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EP pockets a little more change than expected

It’s not all just bunnies and eggs

Excess revenue transferred to maintenance fund

BY PAUL GROESSEL • SUN NEWSPAPERS Christmas comes late.

The city of Eden Prairie took in a little more money than it budgeted for in 2010, which has helped a capital maintenance fund that was expected to have a deficit in five years. The city council and a budget commission are expected to discuss these changes during a meeting Thursday, April 28.

After reconciling end-of-year totals for 2010 with the city auditor, final numbers showed $1.5 million more in revenue than originally budgeted for 2010, according to Sue Kotchevar, the city’s Manager of Finance.

Around $900,000 more than budgeted came from building development revenue, and $600,000 came from Eden Prairie Community Center revenue.

With the development revenue increase, around $2 million was earned on development for 2010, Kotchevar said.

Before the recession, a year of strong development included nearly $3 million in development revenue, Kotchevar estimated.

“We were very pleased with the eco-

Above, Aspen Dzedzej, 2, of Eden Prairie enjoys some bowling during An Afternoon with the Bunny, Saturday, April 23, at the Eden Prairie Community Center. Bowling was one of a few activities, games and crafting the day before Easter.

At right, Evangeline Cubalchini and Kate Cubalchini, 3, of Chanhassen enjoy the afternoon activities, which included an egg hunt, at the Community Center. (Photos by Marc Ingber • Sun Newspapers)

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New Community Center generator could prevent some power problems

BY PAUL GROESSEL • SUN NEWSPAPERS Whether it’s one that just makes the lights flicker or one that causes an evacuation, the city of Eden Prairie is looking to prevent electrical disruptions the Community Center.

To avoid power outages and the problems they cause at the Eden Prairie Community Center, the city is going to install a generator in the building for $334,000.

The money will come from a Capital Maintenance and Improvement fund, according to Parks and Recreation Director Jay Lotthammer.

The generator has been needed for a while, Lotthammer said, and they planned on getting it in 2013, but given generators can last up to 50 years with maintenance and to avoid any problems in the coming years, the generator was moved up on the expenditures list.

So, the Eden Prairie City Council approved the generator installation dur-

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They’d hate to evacuate the building (which happened once), cancel ice-rink time and create other inconveniences because of an extended outage, said Community Center Manager Wendy Sevenich.

“The goal is to keep the facility running at all times,” Sevenich said.

It’s unclear how many outages have occurred in the past few years. A memo from the April 19 meeting says there have been as high as two outages per month, on average.

Xcel Energy’s estimates are a bit lower – although the company couldn’t offer details specifically about the Community Center, they could talk about the area around the Community Center.

Tom Hoen of Xcel Energy’s media relations department said in the area around the Community Center, there were three big outages (lasting longer than five minutes) since 2006, and all of

them were due to weather.

There was a big storm August 2007 resulting in 200,000 customers losing power, Hoen said. Outages in the Community Center area lasted seven hours, he said. There was also a storm in October 2009 and another in October 2010, both knocking out power in the area for a little over an hour.

As for outages less than five minutes (“momentaries”), Hoen would not be specific. He said there were a few in the area going back to 2006. Xcel’s reports weren’t available for review.

The number of outages was just one of the reasons they wanted a generator, Sevenich said. It wasn’t the driving force behind it. The ramifications of one outage can be worth having a generator to keep power running, avoid equipment damage and avoid problems for facility users.

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Just be happy you’re not the squirrel You know when you come home from work and the clocks on your coffee maker, oven and alarm clock are blinking?

It could have been a squirrels’ fault.

That’s right, they don’t just go after birdfeeders. Sometimes they climb into substations or climb poles, make contact with a power line or source and ground themselves.

Animals are one contributor to power outages that last less than five minutes, referred to as or “momentaries” in the utility business, said Tom Hoen with Media Relations at Xcel Energy.

Hoen couldn’t put a number on how often an animal (who’s probably just looking for food) causes one of these momentaries.

“Lets just say they’re a problem,” said Hoen.

And these animals get a shock?

“Oh, they get more than shock,” Hoen said. “The animals in question are no longer with us.”

Storms, accidents or anything that could cause thousands of customers to lose power create extended power outages. And, pinning the exact cause of any outages is sometimes difficult to do, Hoen said.

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EP man allegedly files $11 million in false insurance claims

BY PAUL GROESSEL • SUN NEWSPAPERS An Eden Prairie man has been charged with wire fraud and money laundering after allegedly misusing more than $11 million in insurance policy claims.

Charges were filed Wednesday, April 20, in a Minneapolis federal court.

The following information was provided by the United States Attorney’s Office.

Travis Magdalena Scott, 34, allegedly

struck his business, causing enough damage to claim $9.5 million in damaged property and equipment, the policy limit.

Under his policy, he could choose between receiving the cash value of the property or replacing damaged items.

He initially chose the replacement option, but later told Zurich that he had received new equipment. Based on that false claim, the company sent three checks to Scott, totaling approximately $9.5 million.

For a “business interruption” Zurich

used insurance money to buy three aircraft, a boat and three vehicles. The Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division seized those items and more than $5 million in various bank accounts.

Scott obtained more than $11 million by filing false insurance claims through his business, Security Management Technologies.

On June 1, 2008, a year after he obtained the insurance from Zurich North America, he reported lightning

also paid Scott more than $1.9 million.

That amount was based on a 2007 tax return that Scott falsified and gave to Zurich.

On Nov. 16 of last year, law enforcement executed search and seizure warrants at his home, airport hangar, bank accounts and other property.

Scott could face a maximum of 30 years in prison if he’s convicted. The wire fraud count has a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison; the money laundering count has a 10-year maximum.

Charges indicate woman was texting when she hit motorcyclist

BY MARC INGBER • SUN NEWSPAPERS An Eden Prairie woman has been charged in an alleged texting-while-driving incident that left a motorcyclist seriously injured in Minnetonka last fall.

The accident occurred Oct. 7, 2010, but Amanda Manzanares, 20, wasn’t charged until April 18 in Hennepin County District Court.

She was charged with criminal vehicular operation, two counts of endanger-

damage to the front of Manzanares’ vehicle and that her two children were in the back seat of the car. Neither was injured in the incident.

The police had a digital forensic examiner inspect Manzanares’ cell phone and determined that she sent several text messages between 7:39 a.m. and 7:58 a.m. the morning of the crash.

Additionally, the examination showed she placed calls from the phone at 8:02 a.m. and 8:04 a.m.

ment of a child, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, driving without a valid license and use of a wireless communications device while driving.

According to a criminal complaint: About 8 a.m. Oct. 7, Minnetonka Police received a call regarding an accident involving a motorcycle and a car on Excelsior Boulevard.

The motorcycle driver, an adult male, was seriously injured and was transported to the hospital. Officers observed

Manzanares told officers at the scene that she was not texting or using her phone. She stated that she heard the phone vibrate, indicating she had received a text message. But her phone was on the floor, she said, and she could not reach it.

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BY PAUL GROESSEL • SUN NEWSPAPERS It definitely wasn’t a landslide.

Results from the Eden Prairie School District’s community survey aimed at gauging the feasibility of going out for referendum aren’t too different from last year.

Superintendent Melissa Krull has said the School District would have to make a $5 million to $6 million budget reduction without a referendum.

Even with a referendum (to raise operating funds through a voterapproved tax increase), there would still have to be cuts, staff said during the School Board meeting Tuesday, April 26.

That’s when Don Lifto, a senior vice president at Springsted Inc., presented the survey results. Board members just received the survey results; no action was taken.

The survey asked about an operating levy and continuing the technology levy, which ends in three years, according to Krull.

The survey asked respondents if they’d approve an operating levy at various points in the survey.

The further along the survey went, the more information and details respondents received. So, respondents were asked if they’d approve a referendum when they were given little information, again after they were given more information and finally based on the size of the tax increase.

With little information given, 45 percent favored an operating referendum.

With more information, such as what the district has done to reduce the spending and possible ramifications of not having a referendum, 52.6 percent favored a referendum. For last year’s survey, it was 48 percent and 54 percent respectively.

Factoring in the tax increase, nearly 54 percent of respondents said they would favor the referendum if the property tax increase would amount to $177 per year for a home valued $350,000.

Lifto said given the results, a 4 percent margin of error, what respondents told them during the survey and after running a formula, their recommendation was to go out for a referendum that would raise taxes by $157 for a home valued $350,000.

That amount would bring the district around $3.7 million in additional funds, according to Chief Operating Officer Patricia Magnuson.

As for continuing the technology referendum, 45.6 percent said they would vote for both the technology and the operating referendums, and 27 percent said they would vote for the technology levy only.

The survey involved 401 phone interviews with registered voters living in the school district. Those interviews were completed between March 25 and April 2, according to Lifto. Only 16 people denied taking the survey.

Results are also expected to be posted on the school district website.

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With little information given, 45 percent favored an operating referendum.With more information, such as what the district has done to reduce the spending and possible ramifications of not having a referendum, 52.6 percent favored a referendum. For last year’s survey, it was 48 percent and 54 percent respectively.

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Volunteering is a family activity

BY DEANNA MILLER • GUEST COLUMNIST Years ago I read about a father who made a daily practice of asking his children, “What did you do to help someone today?”

When our son Elliot joined our family I knew that I wanted to instill in him a value for serving others.

As a toddler, Elliot helped with simple tasks, such as setting the table, and we talked about how everyone can do something and how important it is to help others in our family.

During frequent trips to the park down the street, my active 3-year-old would jump, swing and slide, and then put on gloves to pick up trash. Walking home, we talked about caring for neighbors, serving our neighborhood and taking responsibility for things we all enjoy.

When Elliot turned 7, I wanted to find a formal volunteer opportunity with a regular schedule that would work well for Elliot and our family. Elliot is very social and I

wanted a place that was respectful of children and their contributions so that Elliot could be proud of his work and understand the contributions he was making to our community.

Fifteen years ago, I began volunteering at Arc’s Value Village Thrift Store & Donation Center in Richfield, which helps fund The Arc Greater Twin Cities’ programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. I enjoyed the people, the work and the knowledge I was contributing to my community’s health and vitality. I asked if Elliot could come with me for a short time at the start of my volunteer shift until my husband arrived from work to take him home.

As he has gotten older we have increased the amount of time Elliot volunteers. At 7 he was done after about 30 minutes. At 12 Elliot works very independently and is actively engaged for at least two hours each week. His responsibilities vary, but he often

puts things out on the sales floor. Elliot particularly enjoys providing great customer service as he shows people where to find the particular item they want that day or to answer a customer’s question.

It’s a joy to watch my son beam with pride when customers graciously thank him for his help. Several regular customers make a point of shopping at Arc’s Value Village on a day when they know Elliot will be there to help.

Elliot knows that our family believes it is our responsibility to help others outside our family and that he can make many valuable contributions to our family, our neighborhood and our community. Volunteering at Arc’s Value Village is one of our favorite things to do together. Elliot says that having fun and serving someone at the same time makes him happy.

Volunteering is a family value we happily pass along to our son.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR ‘Branding’ or propoganda?

To the editor: The Eden Prairie School District administration hired Risdall McKinney public relations agency to “brand” our schools by creating communications to “remind” people of the greatness of Eden Prairie schools.

However, Risdall McKinney has no previous K-12 branding experience by its own admission and was hired without the prior approval of our elected school board members. What can taxpayers expect to get for this $50,000 investment?

As a marketing professional, I know there is a big difference between “marketing” and “propaganda.” Marketing is about understanding and effectively meeting the needs of

your customer as emphasized by many Eden Prairie parents.

Propaganda better describes communications that are designed to tell residents what to think, feel and do as one school board member stated during a recent meeting.

One objective is to gauge residents’ receptivity to a tax increase to fund operating revenue and capital expenditures like a multi-million dollar

Performing Arts Center.

Really?

Estimating about 200 students left the district through open enrollment at more than $5,000 per student, Eden Prairie has lost in excess of $1 million due to the school district’s failure to understand and effectively address the needs of parents, students and taxpayers.

Rather than raising taxes to make up for this lost funding,

the school board should focus on understanding why parents are selecting other education options for their children and where our school district is falling short. The true essence of marketing is understanding the needs of your customer and meeting these needs better than other available options.

Dan Kitrell Eden Prairie

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The greatest influence on high school students

BY PASTOR JASON BARTHELEMY GUEST COLUMNIST Our student ministry leadership team is often asking, “Who or what are the greatest influences in the life of a student?” What prompts students to think, move or change? Is it the social media through Twitter or Facebook they find themselves connected to? Is it the people they hang out with? Music they listen to? Shows they watch or the advertisements they are bombarded by?

Simply through the lens of observation and conversation, we feel strongly that we have answers to what two of the top influencers are in the life of a student.

Most of the time parents are still the most significant impact on the life of a young person. By God’s design, parents have the incredible responsibility and opportunity using God’s Word, the Church and the community around them to shape, mold and discipline their

children. Students may not want to admit it but they are greatly influenced by their parents. It’s clear that the way a family system deals with conflict, handles stress and expresses emotion will have an effect on the children of that home.

Another top influence on the life of a student is… another student. Students will change their schedule, the way they dress and how they talk based on what other students are doing, wearing and saying. Some students will transition from one friend group to another, taking on the personality of each group as they move.

At the “Dare to Share” student conference last March, we witnessed several students responding to the weekend by sharing their faith with their friends.

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Area man alleges kidnapping, suspect arrested, released

BY PAUL GROESSEL AND MIKE HANKS SUN NEWSPAPERS The Eden Prairie man arrested after a standoff with police at his Eden Prairie home has been released as the investigation into an alleged kidnapping continues.

The 47-year-old Eden Prairie man was reported to have kidnapped a 47year-old Bloomington man at gunpoint sometime Wednesday night or early Thursday morning, according to Bloomington Police Commander Mark Stehlik.

The Bloomington man called police just before 3 a.m. April 21, claiming the suspect “had taken [the victim] from his home at gunpoint,” Stehlik said.

The Bloomington man said he had been forced into the suspect’s vehicle, but managed to escape after struggling with his captor while they were driving through Minneapolis, Stehlik explained.

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Bloomington Police determined the suspect lived in Eden Prairie and contacted the Eden Prairie Police at 3:40 a.m.

Authorities arrived at the suspect’s residence, 7400 Moonlight Lane, Eden Prairie. He refused to come out, and the Eden Prairie SWAT team formed a perimeter around the house, according to Eden Prairie spokeswoman Katie Beal. A negotiator from the Edina Police Department responded as well.

After a standoff, the negotiator was able to talk the suspect out of his home without incident, and he was taken into custody at 9:45 a.m., according to Beal.

No one else was inside the suspect’s home at the time of his arrest, according to Eden Prairie Police.

The suspect was transported to Bloomington for booking; booking charges were second-degree assault with a weapon and kidnapping. He was released later that day without being

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Some of the Eden Prairie High School boys lacrosse team help bag groceries at Kowalski’s Market in Eden Prairie on Saturday, April 23. The boys lacrosse team bagged groceries and raised money for children’s hospitals, in honor of their senior teammate Brady VandenBerghe, who has leukemia.

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Lacrosse team bags groceries for a cause On Saturday, April 23, the Eden Prairie High School boys lacrosse team spent some time at Kowalski’s Market in Eden Prairie, bagging groceries for Kowalski customers to raise money for children’s hospitals and clinics.

The team raised more than $1,500, including a $250 donated by Kowalski’s, and all of it will be donated to the Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota-Hematology and Oncology in honor of teammate Brady VandenBerghe.

VandenBerghe is a senior at Eden Prairie High School and a member of the varsity boy’s lacrosse team. The summer before his senior year, VandenBerghe was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia during a doctor’s visit for a minor injury.

He underwent five rounds of chemotherapy over a seven-month span, endured numerous hospital stays as a result of several life-threatening infections, months of physical therapy and has managed to keep up with his high school classes through it all. He is currently in remission.

EPHS conferences scheduled May 12 Eden Prairie High School parent and teacher conferences for the fourth quar-

ter have been scheduled 4-8 p.m., Thursday, May 12, at Eden Prairie High School, 17185 Valley View Road.

The format will be drop-in only.

Parents may come any time between 4-8 p.m. Teachers will be located on the first and second floors of the main commons area, in alphabetical order. Maps and student guides will be available.

The annual plant sale will be held during this time as well. The students in the Work Based Learning Program have more than 50 varieties of flowers (including hanging baskets), vegetables and herbs.

Gifted and talented meeting set for May 6 The Eden Prairie Council for Gifted and Talented is an all-volunteer parent group offering support for parents of high ability children.

The next EPCGT meeting will be entirely devoted to offering support to parents who may have questions related to their gifted child.

The meeting has been scheduled 9:3011 a.m., Friday, May 6, at St. Andrews Church, 13600 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie.

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Eden Prairie City Council denies Hopkins trash

BY PAUL GROESSEL • SUN NEWSPAPERS To quell community concerns about Hopkins trash being added to the Flying Cloud landfill in Eden Prairie, the Eden Prairie City Council voted April 19 to make sure that wouldn’t happen.

City council members said they’ve heard a lot of feedback since the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency approached the city council in March with the option of adding waste from Hopkins’ landfill to Eden Prairie fall.

The MPCA can temporarily uncover Flying Cloud landfill for maintenance without the city council’s consent — the MPCA plans to do that.

But, under a conditional agreement from the early 1990s, to add waste from another landfill site the city council must approve it with a four-fifths majority.

During the Tuesday, April 19 meeting, Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens added a motion to not allow Hopkins trash into the Eden Prairie landfill. “I would just like this to get put to rest,� she said.

And, it was.

There were four city council members present at the last meeting, and all four voted in favor of not allowing Hopkins trash to be added to the Flying Cloud landfill.

Sherry Butcher Wickstrom was not present at the meeting, but like other city council members and the mayor, she indicated little interest in the option when it was initially presented in a March workshop. Since it was a workshop, they could not vote in favor of or against the proposal.

The MPCA knew it would be an unpopular proposal, but since they plan on opening the landfills for repairs anyway, adding trash from Hopkins to Eden Prairie would reduce their long-term maintenance costs, MPCA representatives said.

The MPCA’s reasoning (put simply): it is easier and cheaper to maintain one landfill rather than two.

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A settlement made in the early 1990s between the city of Eden Prairie and a waste management company requires the four-fifths vote for adding trash from another landfill.

In a normal case, the MPCA could add trash without the city’s consent, but the MPCA can still uncover the landfill for maintenance without the city’s approval.

In the early ‘80s, Browning-Ferris Industries (now under Allied Waste) attempted to expand the Flying Cloud Landfill. The expansion wasn’t permitted, and the landfill was ordered closed in the late ‘80s, City Attorney Ric Rasow said after the March meeting.

Then, BFI attempted to withdraw its permit for landfill expansion. The city didn’t want that. It wanted to continue administrative hearings so the permit would be denied. They wanted that denial part of a legal record.

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The overall site in Eden Prairie is 240 acres. Trash is spread out along 87 acres of that site, and they can consolidate it to 57 acres, according to the MPCA. They also want to re-slope the landfill, which would prevent water from pooling on the surface. They’d also install a new, synthetic cover to the site.

It’s unclear when the MPCA will begin the maintenance, but the City Manager Rick Getschow expects they will notify residents nearby before work begins.

The expected Eden Prairie landfill work is estimated to take 12 months, according to Jeff Lewis of the MPCA. In March, Lewis said they could begin work as soon as this fall, but it depends on if they have the funding by then.

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Brewery’s big idea may bring big changes Rep. Loon chief author of House version of bill that allows cities to issue brewer taproom licenses

BY JONATHAN YOUNG • SUN NEWSPAPERS Surly Brewing Co. calls itself a small business with a big idea — a $20 million idea that would require a change in state law.

At the beginning of February the Brooklyn Center-based craft brewer announced plans to build a $20 million, two-story, 60,000-square-foot destination brewery that would include an event center, a beer garden, a restaurant and a bar. The new brewery would also enable the company to make approximately 100,000 more barrels of beer than it did last year, increasing production by more than 850 percent.

Right now it would be illegal.

Why? According to state law, Surly brews too much beer to sell the product in its brewery. Under current law, brewers that produce more than 3,500 bar-

rels annually can’t be licensed to sell beer onsite. Surly is trying to get the law changed, and it’s making progress.

On April 6, a bill passed the Minnesota Senate Commerce Committee that would allow cities to issue brewer taproom licenses, which would enable companies like Surly to sell their own beer at their breweries.

Under the proposed legislation, a brewer could sell glasses of its own beer at one brewery in the state. It couldn’t sell large, often refillable bottles called “growlers,” cans or bottles of its product. Brewers that produce more than 250,000 barrels a year could not qualify for a taproom license.

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Surly emphasizes that it’s a Minnesota company that would create Minnesota jobs by building the proposed brewery. The company estimates the project would create up to 85 construction jobs and about 150 permanent jobs when it’s finished. It also says the law would help other breweries in the state by giving them the flexibility Surly wants.

Surly’s founder and owner, Omar Ansari, said he could build the destination brewery in other states, such as Wisconsin, where the law already permits the concept. But he doesn’t want to do that.

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The proposed legislation originally met opposition from the Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association, which expressed concern the law would damage Minnesota’s three-tier system.

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EDEN PRAIRIE SENIOR CENTER Thursday, April 28 • Pickleball – 9 a.m.

• Cribbage – 1 p.m.

Friday, April 29 • Bread day – 9:30 a.m.

• Men’s group – 9:30 a.m.

• Line Dance – 11 a.m.

• Party Bridge – 12:15 p.m.

Monday, May 2 • Coffee Klatch – 8:45 a.m.

• Monday shopping – 9:30 a.m.

• Duplicate Bridge – 12:15 p.m.

• Crafting Group – 1 p.m.

• Happy Feet – By appointment Tuesday, May 3 • Bread day – 9:30 a.m.

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• Party Bridge – 12:15 p.m.

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Wednesday, May 4 • Container flowering gardening classes – 9:30 a.m.

• 500 cards – 1 p.m.

• Drivers Safety (8) – 5:30 p.m.

• Walking club – 6 p.m.

Thursday, May 5 • Health Awareness event – 10 a.m.

• Cribbage – 1 p.m.

• Driver’s Safety – 5:30 p.m.

All activities (except Pickleball) take place at the Senior Center.

The Eden Prairie Senior Center is located 8950 Eden Prairie Road.

COMMUNITY BRIEFS Community meeting will focus on STEM The Eden Prairie School Board is hosting a Community Connection session 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, May 3, at the Administrative Services Center Historic Gym, 8100 School Road.

While open to the whole community, the evening is meant to focus on providing district parents of current third and fourth graders with more in-depth information on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).

During the first hour, a panel comprised of Eden Prairie administration and staff, as well as external experts in the field, will discuss the basics of STEM programming and how it will be integrated into Eden Prairie’s grade schools.

The last hour will be a question and answer session on STEM between parents and the panel.

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Event for Prouty Project support scheduled May 7 The Prouty Project has assembled five Minnesota teams, comprising three able bodied people and two people with disabilities on each team, to competitively race through the Colorado Rockies (white water rafting, mountain biking, rappelling, running and zip lin-

ing) this June.

This 13th annual Stretch Expedition is designed to raise awareness and funding to support people with disabilities, break down barriers among people with or without disabilities, drive individual and team stretching and support the inclusiveness of all to higher levels.

The public is invited to come meet the team members 7-10 p.m., Thursday, May 7, at Bearpath Golf and Country Club, 18100 Bear Path Trail, Eden Prairie.

The event will include a silent auction and provide an opportunity to contribute to a community that interconnects ability, disability and possibility.

All proceeds support No Barriers and the Courage Center.

The cost is $40, payable at the event.

Pre-registration is required and available by calling 952-942-2922.

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Grace Church hosts job-hunting workshop Job Search 2011, an all-day workshop that begins 8a.m., Saturday, April 30, at Grace Church, offers in-depth sessions on job search tips and techniques and important networking opportunities.

Additionally, an extended session aligns workshop participants with actual recruiters for one-on-one practice interviews and resume reviews.

The event is open to the public.

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Prairie Lutheran Church spends spring break on mission trip During spring break, April 2-9, Prairie Lutheran Church, 11000 Blossom Road, Eden Prairie, sent 11 people to the Dominican Republic to help children and teachers.

It was an inter-generational trip of families ranging from 13-62 years in age.

Prairie Lutheran has a partnership with the Doulos Discovery School in Jarabacoa, a mountain town.

The Doulos Discovery School is an English immersion school that provides a hands-on education with a strong commitment to train and disciple the chil-

dren of Jarabacoa in the name of Jesus Christ.

During their weeklong visit, the mission team was involved in construction projects on campus, as well as assisting with classroom instruction.

The team also experienced the life of a Haitian coffee farmer. Camping outdoors, they worked alongside nine Haitian laborers picking coffee beans. A highlight of the week was the dedication of the new classroom building funded by Prairie Lutheran.

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Police Explorers place at statewide event The Edina-Eden Prairie Police Explorer Post 925 won four trophies at the 36th annual Minnesota Law Enforcement Explorer Association State Conference April 14-17 in Rochester.

The 23 Explorers, advised by five police officers, took first and third place in “Bomb Scene Search,” third in “Interview and Interrogation,” and fifth in “First Aid.” More than 800 Explorers from agencies around the state competed at the event. Explorers Posts gives young people ages 14 to 20 a chance to explore a career or field they are interested in. (Submitted photo)

COMMUNITY BRIEFS FROM PAGE 13 shop materials. Registration is available online, at atgrace.com/events, or by calling the church. Grace Church is located 9301 Eden Prairie Road.

Info: 952-926-1884.

‘Mister Jim’ at ISM on April 30 Entertainer, guitarist and storyteller “Mister Jim” is performing 10 a.m., Saturday, April 30, at the International School of Minnesota, 6385 Beach Road, Eden Prairie.

The event is free and open to children of all ages.

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Memory loss support group The Memory Loss and Caregiver Support Group meetings will be held 1:30-3:30 p.m., Thursday, May 5, at

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Prairie Adult Care is located in the Victory Lutheran Church, 16200 Berger Drive, Eden Prairie.

Support groups are intended for persons with early stages of memory loss and their caregivers and are facilitated by trained professionals in disease management strategies.

The support groups help caregivers and care receivers learn coping skills and make wise choices for the future.

The discussion groups help individuals connect to community resources, and foster self-esteem in care giving and care receiving. Participants may attend alone or with their family member or friend. Info: prairieadultcare.com.

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The motorcycle driver told police he was driving eastbound on Excelsior Boulevard when a westbound vehicle crossed the centerline and headed toward him. She said the driver’s head was down and that she was not looking at the roadway.

He maneuvered his motorcycle to the outer right lane, but said the driver never looked up and the car struck him. He was thrown from the motorcycle and rolled several times in the roadway.

He sustained serious injuries, including multiple broken ribs, a collapsed lung, abrasions and severe tissue and tendon damage to his foot. He continues to receive medical treatment for his injuries and his bills are more than $300,000.

The most serious charge Manzanares faces is criminal vehicular operation, a felony that carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and $10,000. The other charges are gross misdemeanors and misdemeanors. She is not in custody. Her first court appearance is scheduled for June 2.

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The suspect’s criminal history includes charges of attempted murder, armed violence and criminal sexual conduct in Illinois, Stehlik said.

The suspect’s previous convictions include disorderly conduct, impersonating a police officer, driving while intoxicated, refusing to test and driving after cancellation of his license, according to Minnesota online court records.

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS FROM PAGE 15 Prairie are participating in the following upcoming events: • Pranay Rao, a senior at Eden Prairie High School, has been invited to play in the Seniors Honors Recital presented by the Minneapolis Music Teachers Forum.

The recital has been scheduled 2 p.m., Sunday, May 1, at the Perpich Center for Art Education, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley.

The public is invited to attend, and after the recital an awards presentation and reception will take place.

• Sujay Rao, Lakhshanya Balasubramanian and Madison Ernst are playing in the annual All Honors Minneapolis Music Teachers Forum Recital Sunday, May 15, at Landmark Center Courtroom in St. Paul.

Sujay Rao is an eighth grader from Eden Prairie Central Middle School.

Balasubramanian is a fifth grader at Cedar Ridge School, and Ernst is a ninth grader from Breck School.

• Pranay Rao, Olivia Newgaard, Balasubramanian and Ernst were winners in the Minnesota Music Teachers Association State Music Contest.

The 76th Annual Honors Concert has

been scheduled 7 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at the Minneapolis Convention Center Auditorium in Minneapolis.

Info: 952-934-3425.

Swedish Institute to host concert The American Swedish Institute Male Chorus is presenting its 75th anniversary concert 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 6, in the Fine Arts Auditorium of Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave. S., Bloomington.

Also on the program is the St. Olaf College Viking Chorus. The American Swedish Institute Male Chorus sings traditional, popular, and sacred music in both Swedish and English. Tickets are $10.

Info and tickets: 612-371-3731.

Scouts collect food for the needy April 30 On Saturday, April 30, thousands of Scouts from are communities will participate in the area’s largest door-to-door food collection effort – Scouting for

Food, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The event, sponsored by Golden Plump, is the local Boy Scout’s “Good Turn” for 2011, collecting food donations for needy families.

Last year, Twin Cities Scouts collected more than 300,000 pounds of food, and hope to collect even more this year.

More than 20,000 Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Explorers and their volunteer leaders dropped off 600,000 door hangers starting April 23. The door hangers have instructions on what to do and a coupon from Golden Plump.

On Saturday, April 30, Scouts will return in a door-to-door campaign to collect the food items. All collected goods will be taken to a near-by food shelf for distribution to local families in need.

Residents are encouraged to only donate foods that do not spoil and are in containers that cannot be crushed or broken.

The types of food most needed by the food shelves include canned meats, canned fish, canned meals, soups and stews, chili, meat sauces, peanut butter, and canned fruit and vegetables.

Please, no fresh meat, produce, frozen food or home canned items.

If you are unable to participate on

Saturday, April 30, please take food donations to a local food shelf.

For more information on “Scouting for Food” or other programs of the Boy Scouts of America, contact Northern Star Council at 763-231-7201 or www.northernstarbsa.org.

Ice Revue is May 5-7 Minnetonka’s All Season Skating School and the Lake Minnetonka Figure Skating Club will present the 37th Annual Silver Skates Ice Revue, “Minnesota N’ice” May 5-7 at the Minnetonka Ice Arena.

More than 260 skaters, ranging in age from 3 years to adult, are included in the two-hour performance featuring music, lights, costumes and skating showmanship.

Individual skaters highlighted include 2011 Minnesota State Champion, Sophie Stillman, other 2011 state medalists, Delaney Chough, Katherine Foy and Katie Yockey, and U.S. Figure Skating double Gold Medalist, Brandy Lewis.

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Ruth Emily Oxborough-Goodermont-Juhl celebrated her 90th Birthday on Saturday, April 23rd at her church of 76 years, Oak Grove Presbyterian Church in Bloomington, MN. A life-long resident of Bloomington, Ruth was born April 26, 1921 to Frank and Belle Oxborough.

Granddaughter of Bloomington Pioneer Robert Oxborough, Ruth grew up on the family farm near 90th Street and Knox Ave. Ruth enjoyed her birthday celebrating with her seven children and their spouses, along with eleven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren and numerous friends and relatives.

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS FROM PAGE 18 Williston Road. For ticket information, performance times and more call 952939-8310 or visit lfmsc.org.

‘Mother’s Day Market” at Dunn Bros, May 7-8 Dunn Bros Smith Douglas More House will host the first “Mother’s Day Market” event May 7-8.

The no-admission event is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 7, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 8, at the historic building, located 8107 Eden Prairie Road.

Three rooms inside, the porch and lawn of the 1877 building will be packed with vintage home and garden items, refurbished furniture and upholstered pieces, accessories and all kinds of small gifts.

Info: 952-934-0145.

Friendship Ventures open house is May 1 Friendship Ventures and Ventures Travel, LLC will host an Open House 3-5 p.m., Sunday, May 1, at the Eden Wood Center, 6350 Indian Chief Road, Eden Prairie, located just south of Crosstown Highway 62.

Friendship Ventures, a privately funded nonprofit organization, offers therapeutic and recreation services to nearly 3,000 children, teenagers and adults with developmental and physical disabilities each year.

Families and others are invited to tour the camp, meet staff and learn more about summer resident camp, day camp and other vacation opportunities for children and adults with developmental disabilities.

Friendship Ventures’ camp programs feature activities such as boating, canoeing, nature activities, campouts, fishing, arts and crafts, sing-alongs, dances, hikes in the woods and many other activities, tailored to the individual ability of participants.

Summer camp sessions begin June 12, with traditional and special sessions for children, teens and adults and continue every week through August 12.

Camp and respite care programs are offered at three sites: Camp Friendship near Annandale, Eden Wood Center in Eden Prairie and Camp New Hope near McGregor.

Participants have autism, cerebral palsy, attention deficit disorders, Down syndrome, sight or hearing impairment, physical disabilities or a combination of developmental and physical disabilities.

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Chanhassen American Legion • 290 Lake Drive East • Chanhassen, MN 55317 Tuesday, May 3, 2011 • 7:00 P.M. Presentation CITIZENS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN WATER QUALITY Professors Prezmek Bajer and Ray Newman will update citizens on upcoming summer work and results of winter harvesting of carp and past native plantings.

Mr. David Austin, CH2M HILL, will present and explain the quality of District waters then and now and how infiltration and invasive species controls (carps and plants) together provide an opportunity to restore District lakes and streams.

Messrs Rusty Schmidt and Samuel Geer will provide a combined introductory talk on handson site assessment field session, rain garden design consultations and community tours to equip residents to design rain gardens and a proposed illustration of a neighborhood initiative for the Lotus Lake Watershed.

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Does your child have an advanced comprehension of abstract ideas?

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All are welcome to visit and evaluate if membership in EPCGT would be beneficial.

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State Supreme Court to hear oral arguments The Minnesota Supreme Court has announced that it will hear oral argu-

ments at Eden Prairie High School in Eden Prairie on Thursday, May 5.

More than 800 students are expected to watch oral arguments in the high school auditorium.

The visit is part of a biannual program that seeks to teach students about the work of the state’s highest court.

The justices will hear oral arguments of an actual case, State of Minnesota v.

Melissa Jean Crawley (A09-1795).

Following oral arguments, the justices will answer students’ questions, eat lunch with student leaders and visit classrooms at Oak Point Intermediate School, Central Middle School and Eden Prairie High School.

Since the Supreme Court convened oral arguments in Rochester in 1995, the school visits have been a highlight of the court’s efforts to improve understanding of the judiciary’s work. The Eden Prairie High School visit will mark the 33rd in-school oral argument for the court.

The Minnesota Judicial Branch is made up of 10 judicial districts with 289 district court judgeships, 19 Court of Appeals judges and seven Supreme

Court justices. The Minnesota Judicial Branch is governed by the Judicial Council, which is chaired by Lorie S. Gildea, Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court.

The Minnesota Judicial Branch is mandated by the Minnesota Constitution to resolve disputes promptly and without delay, and it handles approximately 2 million cases per year.

Info: mncourts.gov.

Students on Commissions program applications available Applications are being accepted through 4 p.m., Friday, May 27, for the city of Eden Prairie’s Students on Commissions program.

The program is open to any high school junior or senior who is an Eden Prairie resident. Students from any Eden Prairie public or private schools are welcome to apply.

The goal of the Students on Commissions program is to give stu-

dents an opportunity to participate in local government and to provide students a valuable educational experience.

Seats are available on the following commissions: • Arts and Culture Commission • Budget Advisory Commission • Conservation Commission • Flying Cloud Airport Advisory Commission • Heritage Preservation Commission • Human Rights and Diversity Commission • Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission • Planning Commission Students may apply for a four-month term (a fall term that runs from September through December or a winter and spring term that runs from January through April). Students can also apply for a combined eight-month term.

Each student appointed to a Commission should expect a time commitment of one evening meeting per month for the duration of the appointment.

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St. Mark’s United Church of Christ Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

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Brewery FROM PAGE 12 director of the association, his group has been working with the authors of the bills to address specific concerns.

For example, the original bills did not prohibit beer producers that make more than 250,000 barrels a year from selling beer at their breweries. The current versions of the bill include that prohibition.

“We’ve had robust conversations on this,” Ball said. “We do support [Omar] as we would support any entrepreneur coming into the indus-

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try.”

Surly is, indeed, a newcomer to the industry. It’s only been around for five years, but during that time it has grown explosively. And the results of the legislation it’s pushing could have far-reaching implications in the established industry.

Ball says he hopes the bill can result in a positive resolution for everyone.

Now that the legislation has passed the committees, it will likely make it onto the floors of the house and senate, where its fate will ultimately be decided.

Surly’s Facebook page announced to its fans that there’s “still a ways to

go before it becomes law, but we’re excited the bill will continue through the legislative process.”

Ansari said he is “cautiously optimistic” about the bill being signed into law.

“Every time we meet a hurdle like this, it means we’re that much closer to the finish line,” he said. “It doesn’t mean that something couldn’t come up and stop us, but the closer you get you can see the light at the end of the tunnel.”

The rest of Minnesota’s beer industry and beer lovers will watch with Ansari as Surly’s big idea moves through the legislature in the coming months.

enter in to a relationship with Jesus Christ. They watched 12 friends take that step into a relationship with Jesus Christ. The results of these two events showed us that a student has an amazing ability to not only influence a student to dress, talk or act a certain way but they have the opportunity to motivate their friends to consider life’s most important decisions.

Churches can maximize the power of both of these powerful influences in the life of students. If the family sys-

tem allows for it, an excellent ministry strategy is to come alongside parents as they strive to biblically disciple their sons or daughters. It is also important to challenge students to passionately encourage their friends to be influenced through a growing relationship with Jesus Christ which is the greatest influence any of us, young or old, could be moved by.

Barthelemy is the Senior High Pastor at Grace Church in Eden Prairie.

Generator FROM PAGE 2 Community Center 600,000 times last year, that consistency is important, she said.

“It’s [about] what occurred during those power outages, and we know those power outages will happen again,” Sevenich said. “We’re being proactive and hoping to prevent equipment going down.”

Lotthammer said ice rink compressors and other large equipment can get worn down from power outages.

“Some of the power outages, when the [equipment] come back on, it’s a pretty good jolt to the system. … Even if they don’t get fried or zapped, we know that it’s putting some wear and tear and reducing the life span of those things,” Lotthammer said.

Facilities Manager Paul Sticha said in major outages, when all power to the building is lost, the generator will help get things operating in 10-15 seconds. In other outages that may only knock out one phase of the three-phase electrical system, the generator could help prevent burning out motors in larger equipment, such as a compressor for an ice rink.

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Change FROM PAGE 1 nomic activity last year,” Kotchevar said. “I think it was more about remodel and those sorts of projects, but we were very happy with the development activity.”

Kotchevar said the city also spent about $200,000 less than it expected for 2010.

Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens, who served terms on the city council and as mayor prior to wining the 2010 election, said the city usually tries to budget conservatively.

“Traditionally we have always budgeted very conservatively,” Tyra-Lukens said. “We have not assumed that things are going to go really well. We’ve tried to take a very conservative approach … so sometimes we’ll have a year where we’ll take in more than we anticipated.”

With that increase in revenue came a $1 million transfer from the General Fund into the Capital Maintenance and Improvement fund, which is used for maintenance, equipment replacements and other capital projects that are over $25,000, Kotchevar explained during a February meeting.

At the end of 2010, the General Fund balance was just shy of $21 million, according to Kotchevar, and the maintenance fund balance was $6.7 million.

Much of that fund is meant for road and trail work, Public Works Director Gene Dietz has said, which usually costs between $1.7 million and $2 million per year.

Staff and the city council determined that fund was

‘Traditionally we have always budgeted very conservatively.We have not assumed that things are going to go really well.

We’ve tried to take a very conservative approach … so sometimes we’ll have a year where we’ll take in more than we anticipated.’

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in need of long-term help, since it was projected to have a $710,000 deficit by the end of 2015. That projection was given in February, before the 2010 budget was reconciled. Kotchevar said those projections will be updated soon.

Finding long-term help (funding sources) for that maintenance fund was the first task the city council assigned the Budget Advisory Commission. The BAC was created in 2007 to help oversee finances and the budgeting process with the city council and city staff.

Since the maintenance fund is in need of the most long-term attention and since the $900,000 in development revenue is a one-time increase, Tyra-Lukens said transferring $1 million toward the hurting maintenance fund is a good choice.

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into that fund. … I think it’s a great place for the funds to go,” Tyra-Lukens said.

That $1 million dollar transfer was approved by the city council on Tuesday, April 19, in the consent agenda. The consent agenda contains multiple items meant for city council approval. Rather than voting on each individually, multiple items can be approved with one vote.

The consent agenda usually contains routine items of business, so it generally passes without much discussion, if any at all. That was the case with the $1 million transfer.

Kotchevar and Tyra-Lukens said transferring excess revenue to the Capital Maintenance and Improvement fund has been standard practice. Tyra-Lukens said she helped establish that fund when she first served on the council, and in recent years that fund has been decreasing.

When asked at what point the city council would consider using unexpected revenue for other uses, Tyra-Lukens said the idea is to put one-time revenue increases toward one-time costs, rather than temporarily helping a recurring expenditure or creating only a temporary tax break.

Kotchevar said fund balance information is being updated for an upcoming joint meeting with the BAC and city council. Tyra-Lukens said the city council will look at the transfers and budget information more closely at that time.

The city council’s joint workshop with the BAC has been scheduled 6 p.m., Thursday, April 28, at City Center.

Info: edenprairie.org.

LEGAL NOTICES Foreclosure Notice (Official Publication) NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has been made in the terms and conditions of the Declaration of Hartford Place Courthomes Association, Inc., (hereinafter the “Declaration”) recorded in the office of the Registrar of Titles of Hennepin County, Minnesota as Document No. 2637745, which covers the following property: Unit No. 42, CIC No. 718, Hartford Place Courthomes, a condominium, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Certificate of Title No.: 1179926 Address: 10972 Lexington Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 PIN: 13-116-22-33-0238 THAT pursuant to said Declaration, there is claimed to be due and owing as of March 22, 2011, from Brett Grewing, title holder, to Hartford Place Courthomes Association, Inc., a Minnesota non-profit corporation, the amount of $5,194.00, for assessments, late fees and collection costs, plus additional assessments and other amounts that may have accrued since the date of this notice, including the costs of collection and foreclosure;

THAT prior to the commencement of this foreclosure proceeding, Lienor complied with all notice requirements as required by status; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said lien, or any part thereof; THAT the owner has not been released from his financial obligation to pay said amount; THAT pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 515B.3116, said debt creates a lien upon said premises in favor of Hartford Place Courthomes Association, Inc., as evidenced by a lien statement recorded on October 15, 2010, in the office of the Hennepin County Registrar of Titles as Document No. T4798057; THAT pursuant to the power of sale granted by the owners in taking title to the premises subject to said Declaration, said lien will be foreclosed by the sale of said property by the sheriff of said County at the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, Civil Division, Room 30, 350 South 5th Street, City of Minneapolis, County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, on May 12, 2011, at 10 a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, to pay the amount then due for said assessments, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorney’s fees as allowed by law.

The time allowed by law for redemption by the unit owners, their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of said sale.

DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the owner must vacate the property if the account is not brought current or the property redeemed under Minn. Stat. § 580.23 is November 12, 2011. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday,

then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m.

REDEMPTION NOTICE THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE OWNER, THE OWNER’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. HARTFORD PLACE COURTHOMES ASSOCIATION, INC., Lienor Dated: March 22, 2011 By /s/ Thomas P. Carlson Thomas P. Carlson (024871X) Carlson & Associates, Ltd. 1052 Centerville Circle Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 (651) 287-8640 ATTORNEY FOR HARTFORD PLACE COURTHOMES ASSOCIATION, INC. (Mar 31, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2011) D4 Grewing Foreclosure

Public Notice (Official Publication) NOTICE OF FILING OF

INTENT TO DISSOLVE ASK ANALYTIC SERVICES, INC. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 302A.727, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 28, 2011, a Notice of Intent to Dissolve ASK Analytic Services, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (the “Corporation”) was filed with the Minnesota Secretary of State pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 302A.723.

Pursuant to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes § 302A.727, the following information is supplied to any known or potential creditors or claimants of the Corporation: A. The Corporation is in the process of a voluntary dissolution pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 302A.721.

B. On March 28, 2011, the Corporation filed a Notice of Intent to Dissolve with the Minnesota Secretary of State pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 302A.723.

C. The address of the office to which written claims against the Corporation must be presented is: ASK Analytic Services, Inc. 1701 Orchard Springs Road Bloomington, MN 55425-2553 D. The date by which all claims against the Corporation must be received pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 302A.727, Subd. 2(e), shall be ninety (90) days after the first published notice.

Dated and effective as of March 28, 2011 ASK ANALYTIC SERVICES, INC. a Minnesota corporation By: James L. Kennedy Its CTO

(Apr 7, 14, 21, 28, 2011) D4 Notice of Intent to Dissolve

Public Notice (Official Publication) EDEN PRAIRIE CEMETARY ASSOCIATION Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the Eden Prairie Cemetery Association, Inc., will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. at the Eden Prairie Senior Center, 8950 Eden Prairie Road; for the purpose of electing a director for a three year term and all other business, both old and new, necessary to the operation of the Cemetery.

(Apr 28, 2011) D4 Annual Meeting

Certificate of Assumed Name (Official Publication) MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Hot-Tee Golf Apparel for Women State the address of the principal

place of business.

18674 Ponderosa Court, Eden Prairie, MN 55347 List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name.

Tammy Bauer 18674 Ponderosa Court, Eden Prairie, MN 55347 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

FILED: Apr 14, 2011 /s/ Tammy Bauer, Owner (Apr 28 & May 5, 2011)D4- Hot-Tee Golf Apparel for Women

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How to Publish Your Assumed Name Mail a photocopy of your FILED Certificate of Assumed Name with a check for $60 (additional fee for more than 2 names in Section 3) made out to: Sun Press & News ATTN: Legal Notices 10917 Valley View Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 We will run your notice for two consecutive weeks and provide an affidavit of publication.

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EP Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs.

Minnetonka Where: EPHS, Aerie Stadium 17185 Valley View Road When: 7:30 p.m.

Info: classic lake.org.

Super Speakers Club Where: Supervalu 11840 Valley View Road, When: 7 a.m.

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Mother and Son All Star Evening Where: Community Center 16700 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie When: 6:30-8 p.m.

Info: eden prairie.org.

Concert: Wonderful World of Woody Where: Edinborough Park 7700 York Ave. S., Edina When: Noon Info: 952-8339540

Dodgeball Tournament For Jr and Sr High students Where: Grace Church 9301 Eden Prairie Road When: 6-11 p.m.

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2 Parks, Rec and Natural Resources Commission Where: City Center 8080 Mitchell Road When: 7 p.m.

Info: eden prairie.org.

3 Eden Prairie City Council meeting Where: City Center 8080 Mitchell Road When: 7 p.m.

Info: eden prairie.org.

EP Varsity baseball tournament vs.

Shakopee and Eau Claire Where: Shakopee High 100 17th Ave. W., Shakopee When: 3 p.m.

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4 Job Transition Group meeting Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church 13600 Technology Drive When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Widows Lunch Club Where: Biaggi’s Restaurant 8251 Flying Cloud Drive When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR Eden Prairie’s highly ranked girls and boys lacrosse squads will host Minnetonka in a doubleheader Thursday, April 28, at Aerie Stadium. The girls game begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by the boys game at 7:30.

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Christine Easton Easton scored 15 goals and had six controlled ground balls during the Eden Prairie girls lacrosse team’s victories over Burnsville and Lakeville North. The Eagles are ranked second in the state.

Eden Prairie hosts elite track event

Kyle Geason The former Eden Prairie High School shortstop and present University of Minnesota junior infielder contributed a tworun double during the Gophers’ 4-3 Big Ten Conference baseball loss to Northwestern April 17 at Target Field. The Gophers’ record was 11-15 overall after the defeat.

Ryan Bull The Eden Prairie senior outfielder came through with a three-run double to spark the Eagles to a 10-0, five-inning baseball victory over Bloomington Jefferson April 14 at Round Lake Stadium.

Claire Willeck Willeck pitched a three-hitter as the Eagles softball team defeated Edina 8-1 April 11. She stuck out six.

Kelli Nute The Eden Prairie junior shortstop provided two hits and two RBI as the Eagles defeated Edina 8-1 in Lake Conference softball.

Lizzy Hogan The Eden Prairie senior golfer placed second individually with a 77 in the Minnesota Valley Invite April 11 hosted by Bloomington Jefferson. The Eagles were second in the seven-team tourney.

Eden Prairie junior midfielder Christine Eaton (23) controls the ball while pursued by three Edina defenders. Eden Prairie defeated the Hornets 16-7 in a lacrosse game at Aerie Stadium. (Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer)

Eagle lacrosse squads remain undefeated EPHS girls team is 4-0 while boys post 2-0 record

Michael Sandle The Eden Prairie senior track standout finished first in with a long jump of 21 feet, 1 3/4 inches in the Lake Conference Relays April 15 at the University of Minnesota’s Bierman Stadium. Sandle also placed first in the triple jump (48-1).

Editor’s note: Send nominations for Stars of the Week honors to sports editor Greg Kleven at gkleven@acnpapers.com. Youth, high school, college and adult recreational sports athletes will be considered.

BY GREG KLEVEN • SUN NEWSPAPERS Eden Prairie’s boys and girls lacrosse squad are unbeaten heading into midseason action.

The Eagle girls team has a 4-0 record, including a 16-7 victory over Edina April 21 at Aerie Stadium.

Taylor Uhl and Christine Easton scored five goals apiece for the Eagles.

Each player also had one assist.

Heidi Colford and Anna Johnson scored two goals apiece. Annie Thul and Emma Claire Fontenot contributed one

goal each. Eagle goalie McKenzie Johnson made 12 saves.

Eden Prairie defeated host Wayzata 18-9 April 18. Easton, Greta Colford, Heidi Colford and Fontenot scored three goals each. Thul and Johnson scored twice each. Uhl and Michelle Jamar also scored.

Eden Prairie will host Minnetonka at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at Aerie Stadium.

The Eagles head to Illinois to play Loyola Academy at 5 p.m. Friday, April 29.

Eden Prairie will play Evanston in a day game Saturday, April 30, while on its Illinois trip.

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Aerie Stadium will host one of the state’s elite high school track meets of the regular season Saturday, April 30.

The 27th annual Eden Prairie Booster Invitational begins 9:15 a.m. with an honor guard presentation.

The final event is scheduled to begin at 3:25 p.m. Awards will be presented to girls and boys team champions following that final event.

This year’s meet has attracted an 11team field consisting of Eden Prairie, Andover, Blake, Edina, Farmington, La Crosse (Wis.) Logan, Minneapolis North, Minnehaha Academy, Moorhead, St. Thomas Academy and Wayzata.

Eden Prairie’s boys track team is the defending state Class AA champion.

Admission to the Booster Invitational is free and concession stands will be open.

EP at Austin SB tourney Eden Prairie’s softball squad is headed to the Austin Invitational tournament April 2930 at Todd Park.

The Eagles (2-2) remain on the road to play Minnetonka at 4:15 p.m. Monday, May 2, in Lake Conference action.

Eden Prairie’s long road trip continues with a 4:15 p.m. game at Wayzata Wednesday, May 4.

The Eagles defeated Rosemount 4-3 April 21 and lost 2-0 to Minnetonka April 18.

Eagles at Shakopee Eden Prairie’s baseball team (6-1) will compete in the Shakopee Invitational tournament Saturday, April 30.

The Eagles, defending state Class 3A champions, will play Eau Claire (Wis.) North at 3 p.m. followed by a game against Shakopee at 6 p.m.

– Compiled by Greg Kleven

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Eagle bats boom in baseball doubleheader sweep Eden Prairie scores 25 runs in victories over Grand Rapids, Blake

BY GREG KLEVEN • SUN NEWSPAPERS A mild batting slump ended quickly for Eden Prairie’s baseball team.

The Eagles split a pair of 2-1 Lake Conference games early last week, beating Wayzata and losing to Minnetonka.

Eden Prairie was limited to seven hits in those two games.

But the Eagles’ bats began producing hits during a 7-2 victory over Rosemount April 21.

They followed with a scoring rampage on their northern trip to Grand Rapids last weekend, scoring 25 runs in wins over Grand Rapids and Blake on April 23.

Eden Prairie blanked Grand Rapids

12-0 in five innings and beat Blake 13-3 in six innings. Both games ended early because of the 10-run rule.

Defending state Class 3A champion Eden Prairie improved to 6-1 overall.

“We have struggled a little bit at the plate early in the season,” said head coach Mike Halloran. “We have been striking out too much and hitting the ball in the air too much.

“We had a wake-up call in the loss to Minnetonka. But the guys continue to work hard to get better at-bats.”

Eden Prairie opened last week with a 2-1 triumph over visiting Wayzata.

Eagles pitchers Grant Soderberg, Dylan Frederick and Lance Thonvold combined for a six-hitter.

The win went to Frederick and Thonvold picked up the save.

Danny Blasy hit a solo homer for the Eagles.

“We faced a good pitcher and were not able to get much going offensively,” said Halloran. “We managed only three hits

and were lucky to win the game.”

Minnetonka edged Eden Prairie 2-1 April 20 on the road. The Eagles scored their lone run in the top of the fifth on a sacrifice fly by Thonvold.

Tyler Ruemmele was the losing pitcher despite striking out nine in five innings. Thonvold struck out three in one inning of relief.

Frederick pitched four innings of relief to earn the win in the April 21 game against Rosemount. He struck out five and allowed only one hit. Starter Cameron Mingo pitched three innings, striking out three and giving up two earned runs.

Blasy continued his hot hitting with two hits, including a solo homer, and three RBI. Thonvold contributed two hits and one RBI. Ruemmele delivered three hits in the Eagles’ rout of Grand Rapids on Saturday. Tony Skjefte had two hits and one RBI. Geno Larkin chipped in with

one hit and two RBIs. Thonvold drove in one run with a sacrifice fly. Ryan Bull and Spencer Schierbeck were credited with one RBI each.

Winning pitcher Thonvold gave up two hits in four innings. Reliever Soderberg pitched a hitless fifth inning.

The Eagles used four pitchers in the Blake game – Soderberg, Anthony KingForeman, Evan Reed and Chris Rocheford. Soderberg was credited with the win.

Getting two hits each were Skjefte, Bull, Mingo and Rocheford. Skjefte and Bull drove in two runs apiece.

Eden Prairie will compete in the Shakopee Invitational Saturday, April 30. The Eagles meet Eau Claire North (Wis.) at 3 p.m. and Shakopee at 6.

The Eagles travel to Wayzata for a 4:30 p.m. game Monday, May 2, and host the Trojans the following day at 6:30 p.m.

Eden Prairie will host Minnetonka at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 4.

TAGS gymnastics club places high in state meet Several members of Thompson Academy of Gymnastics in Eden Prairie excelled in the recent state championships.

Level 7 gymnast Lucy Graham medaled with a score of 9.35 on balance beam. Maggie Marinovich had her best all-around score of the season (35.9).

In Level 8 competition, Megan Haug collected medals on vault, beam and all-around. She placed fourth on vault (9.075), seventh on beam (9.075) and

sixth all-around (35.625).

Annika Svendsen earned a medal on vault with a fourth-place score of 8.95. She was third on uneven bars (9.325) and fourth on beam (9.525).

Sophie Rogers won four medals. She was eighth on vault (8.8), ninth on bars (8.675), sixth on beam (9.225) and eighth all-around (35.15).

Karsten Gonzalez picked up two medals with eighth-place scores of 9.05 on vault and 9.225 on floor.

She was 10th all-around (35.5).

At Level 9, Megan Johnson had her best meet of the season, according to the coaching staff, by hitting all four of her events.

Regional qualifiers include Gonzalez, Haug, Rogers, Lauren Stich, Svendsen and Johnson. Results of regional competition April 16-17 in Des Moines, Iowa, were not available as this issue went to press.

– Compiled by Greg Kleven

SHORTS Fastpitch softball camp The Eden Prairie fastpitch program and Minnesota Fastpitch Academy will conduct a rookie softball camp for girls ages 5-8 on Saturday, May 14, and Saturday, May 21, at Miller Park.

Sessions are 10-11:30 a.m. each day.

Cost is $20 per player for both dates.

Players will be introduced to fundamentals of fastpitch softball including pitching, hitting, bunting, throwing and fielding. All participants will receive a bag and practice ball.

Sign up by May 1 and receive an Eden Prairie Logo Sports Bag with new practice ball.

Information: tomvoehl@yahoo.com or support@epfastpitch.com.

Eagle football camp Eden Prairie High School head football coach Mike Grant has announced summer camp dates for area players.

There will be a football camp for third- and fourth-graders June 27-July 1 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Central Middle School.

Fifth- and sixth-graders can attend camp the week of July 11-15 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the EPHS turf fields.

Camp for students entering grades 7 and 8 will be July 11-15 from 9 to 11 a.m.

at EPHS turf fields.

Camp for students entering grades 910 is July 25-29 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the EPHS turf fields.

Registration can be done online at the Eden Prairie Football Association website. Information: 952-975-8101.

EP Booster track meet The 27th annual Eden Prairie Booster Invitational Track and Field Meet will be Saturday, April 30, at Aerie Stadium.

Honor guard presentation is 9:15 a.m. followed by the first event at 9:30. Final event starts at 3:25 p.m.

Awards will be presented to girls and

boys team champions plus individual champions.

This year’s meet field consists of Eden Prairie, Andover, Blake, Edina, Farmington, La Crosse (Wis.) Logan, Minneapolis North, Minnehaha Academy, Moorhead, St. Thomas Academy and Wayzata.

Admission is free and concession stands will be open.

Eagle basketball camp Eden Prairie High School head boys basketball coach David Flom will direct SHORTS: TO PAGE 27

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SHORTS FROM PAGE 26 the Eagle Basketball Camp June 20-24.

The camp’s player-to-coach ratio will be 4-1. Registration and camp information is available at www.eppba.org.

Volleyball camp signup Registration for Eden Prairie’s 2011 volleyball camp is open to girls and boys in grades K-12. Registration is open until June 26. Information is available at www.epvolleyball.com.

Specialty football camps The Eden Prairie High School coaching staff will direct three football specialty camps this summer. There will be quarterback, kicking and receiving camps for players in grades 3-10.

Registration information can be obtained at www.teamgrant.net or on the Eden Prairie Football Association (EPFA) website. Call 952-975-8101 for additional information.

Flag football tourney The first annual Police 7-on-7 Flag Football Tournament is Aug. 13-14 at the Bloomington Kennedy High School turf field.

Registration fee is $350 per team.

There will be 14 players and two coaches allowed per team. Entry deadline is July 15.

Make all checks payable to: AAU FB, P.O. Box 20233, Bloomington, MN 55420.

Lacrosse FROM PAGE 25

Boys stay unbeaten Eden Prairie boys’ lacrosse team is also unbeaten after winning its first two games.

The Eagles (2-0) dominated Edina in a 17-3 victory April 21 at home.

Matt Hugdahl came through with four goals and one assist. Davis Snyder had one goal and four assists.

Chris Moulton scored four goals and had two assists. Jake Woodring scored three goals. Mitch Hugdahl had one goal and four assists.

Brooks Armitage scored twice, while Daniel Thayer and Patrick McFadden had one goal each.

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Ladybug Golf League The Hyland Greens Ladybug Golf League of Bloomington needs new members. The nine-hole league plays Mondays from May 2 until Aug. 22. Tee times are 8 to 9 a.m.

Information: Holly Reynolds (952-9429682) or Mary Jo Dallam (952-881-7032).

Hyland Bloomers There are openings to join the Hyland Bloomers Thursday Morning Ladies Golf League at Hyland Greens course in Bloomington.

The league lasts 16 weeks starting May 5 with the first tee time at 9:48 a.m. each week. Green fees, season-ending luncheon, prizes and season discount card at Hyland Greens are included in the registration fee.

Information: Alice Murphy (612-8696904) or Sharon Taylor (952-888-6463).

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Eden Prairie goalie Jared Klapperich stopped seven shots.

Eden Prairie defeated Wayzata 14-8 April 18. Eagle leading scorers were Matt Hugdahl (two goals, three assists), Snyder (three goals, one assist), Nick Altmann (two goals, two assists) and Mitch Hugdahl (two goals, one assist).

Riley Boehm scored twice. Thayer, Woodring and Armitage had one goal each. Klapperich stopped 10 shots.

“We were happy to pull away from Wayzata and win by six goals against the team that knocked us out of the playoffs last year,” said Eden Prairie head coach Ryan Ward. “I think the depth of our lines wore Wayzata out.”

Eden Prairie will try to keep its unbeaten record intact against visiting Minnetonka at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28.

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• Cut pile: This is one of the most popular types of carpeting. When most people think of carpet, this is what they envision. This carpeting is formed by cutting looped carpet fibers at the top with yarn bundles standing up vertically.

• Berber:Berber has thick, durable loops that are good in high-traffic areas. This carpeting limits footprints and vacuum marks. The downside is that loops

can be snagged and unravel. Also, berber carpeting may trap in dirt.

• Level-loop: Similar to Berber but looser in weave is level-loop. It is also good in high-traffic areas and will not trap dirt as easily as berber.

• Cut and loop pile: This carpeting has a variation of secured loops and cut fibers for added texture.

This will be a medium-durability carpet.

• Textured:Textured carpet has a soft feel and is one of the carpeting styles growing in popularity.

These carpets may have embossed patterns and come in solid colors.

• Saxony: This soft carpet is medium-durability

and will show footprints and vacuum marks.

Saxonies are tightly twisted cut piles that are heatset straight. Saxonies consist of two or more fibers twisted together in a yarn.

• Frieze: A highly twisted cut-pile carpet that is good in high-traffic areas. The short fibers curl in different directions to hide footprints.

• Plush: These carpets are lightly twisted, uniform-colored fibers that are soft and usually found in formal rooms. They will hold footprints and show vacuum marks.

Homeowners looking to revamp their rooms can turn to the versatility of carpeting for many of their needs.

Identify all those pesky springtime pests When the warm weather arrives, people venture outdoors and animals wake up from hibernation. Many insects hatch or revive from winter slumber and can be commonly seen in and around the home.

Once temperatures rise to about 60 F, many insects start their life cycles anew with eggs or larva hatching and winged and webbed creatures rearing their attenaed heads. It can be frustrating for homeowners facing an insect infestation, especially when bugs are found in quantities inside or around the perimeter of the home.

There are many insects one might see in spring.

• Ants: Small black ants, called pavement ants, come out of dormancy and begin to forage for food and nests.

Although pavement ants build their colonies outdoors, they will venture

inside for easy food sources. They can be nuisance pests if not quickly tackled.

Carpenter ants are large, black ants that are found in and around the home.

They build nests and channels in wood, so they can be particularly troublesome to homeowners for the potential structural damage they may cause. If they

are seen in number inside of the home, there already may be an established colony inside of the walls.

• Bees: Bees and wasps may overwinter in home attics or eaves and then come out of dormancy. If a large bee is seen inside of the home, chances are it is a queen looking for a good nesting area in

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Planning your Minnesota Garden can be an easy task when you plan ahead for the work to be done. If this is your first time gardening, we recommend the following steps.

The most important step is to look at your soil to tell what kind you have. Grab a handful of most soil and squeeze it in your hand. If it forms water droplets most likely its holds too much water and needs peat moss, cattle manure, and bacteria (mycorriazae).

We have used peat moss and cattle manure compost in our beds and in the plantings for our customers and find that it amends the soil to help with drainage and nutrients. Another tip would to use the straw or leaves you might have put over your gardens the past season. Turn soil over at least eight inches deep or call us to have it tilled.

The next step is to look at how much sun your garden gets.

Do you have a shade or a full sun garden? The sun’s rays will

change throughout the season with most home gardens. You might have full sun in the spring but as the trees leaf out that spot might become partial shade to full shade by mid season.

I use the date June 20th, the summer solstice for my starting point. That is when the sun is at its highest point of the season. Try to remember back the year before and see what your garden or that area was like mid season. This will determine the plant varieties you should use.

Laying out your garden is all up to you. The most common layout for flowers is to put the tall ones in the back and the shorter in the front. I have seen many variations — it really is what is pleasing to you.

When it comes to planning your vegetables it’s a whole different ball game. Read the information on the packet of seeds you are planting. If you are growing pumpkins you will need a large area, as the vines will spread out as they grow. Planting corn next to carrots will block the sun that the carrots need.

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Home improvement trends that won’t break the bank Faux painting techniques are an economical and innovative way to transform any surface and can complement any decorating style. Dull concrete floors, both indoors and out, can be brought dramatically to life with new trends in latex paint.

Planning and Preparation Before choosing a design, look carefully at your surface and space. Some designs are useful for disguising flaws in a floor. For other designs you may need to patch and smooth flawed surfaces first.

You will also need to think about the traffic in the area you are painting. Is it worth doing an elaborate, time-consuming pattern in a high traffic area? Large, bold patterns may be out of scale for a small room. Equally, small, detailed patterns may get lost in large spaces.

Inspirations for Faux Painted Floors Brick and Stone Brick and stone finishes can add texture and/or color and can be effective indoors and outdoors.

Tiles and Mosaics Faux terra-cotta tiles are a versatile option for porches, patios and dining areas.

The earthy appearance creates a warm, earthy feel and goes well with the rustic Tuscan look and matches many decors.

label. If you are using a pressure washer to clean the surface, do not use on a pressure setting above 1750 psi to avoid damaging the concrete. Remember concrete acts like a sponge. Pressure washing and cleaning in general may trap residual moisture in the concrete. To check for trapped moisture, tape a 12” x 12” piece of 3 mil plastic or aluminum foil tightly on all four edges to the surface. Remove it after 24 hours. If the floor side of the plastic or foil is damp, allow additional drying and then repeat the test. It is very important not to have trapped moisture in the

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Start With the Soil Soil is the foundation for any good lawn or garden. Healthy soil will result in healthy plants and vegetables.

Unfortunately, not all homeowners are lawncare enthusiasts, and first-time homeowners might discover their lawn sand gardens need lots of work. That work should begin with a soil test. Do-ityourself soil kits are available at most major home improvement and lawn and garden centers. For those who prefer to trust a professional, the United States Department of Agriculture has Cooperative Extension System offices in every state and U.S. territory. Such offices provide valuable information to homeowners, and many even provide free or low-cost soil tests. These tests can help homeowners learn more about their soil and what, if anything, they need to do improve its health.

Find the Right Grass Some lawns might be an eyesore because the grass is not the right type of grass for that particular region. If a grass is not a good fit for the region and local climate, it likely won’t thrive or will require considerable and often costly maintenance to stay lush.

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How to create a beautiful lush lawn grass is best for a given region. Learn the ins and outs of caring for the grass, including which types of seed and fertilizer are the best fit, as well as the recommended watering guidelines.

Plant Properly Planting new grass might seem like a big undertaking, but it’s actually quite easy, even for first-time homeowners.

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Because it’s such a high-traffic area, the patio should be protected from wear and tear. Wear and tear on the patio can result from Mother Nature or be a byproduct of all those spring and summer evenings spent relaxing outdoors. Fortunately, there are a handful of ways homeowners can keep their patios looking pristine through the summer party season.

• Stain the concrete. Staining concrete protects it from natural elements, which can cause the color of a patio to peel or flake. Concrete stain penetrates deep and infuses the concrete with a permanent color that’s less likely to fall victim to the elements. Stains are generally solidcolor stains or acid stains. Solid-color stains, as their name suggests, provide a more even and solid look, while acid stains provide a more marble-like appearance. While neither are likely to fade or peel quickly, over time an additional coat or stain might need to be applied to counter natural factors like sunlight.

• Cover the furniture. Patio furniture can vary significantly in price and quality.

Homeowners who picked up a few plastic chairs at the nearby grocery store might not feel furniture covers are worth the investment. For those with more expensive patio furniture, durable furniture covers that can withstand year-round weather are a sound investment. Waterproof and heatresistant fabric is ideal, as the furniture will

Summer can be rough on patios and patio furniture. Homeowners can take several steps to protect their patios from wear and tear.

be vulnerable to spring rains, summer showers and high temperatures during the summer party season. Covers should also fit snugly around the furniture to provide optimal protection.

• Consider retractable awnings.

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Time-saving spring cleaning tips • Wash the blinds. Metal blinds can be removed from the window and taken outside for washing. Use a scouring brush with a mild cleaner and some water to loosen dirt. Hang the blinds on a slanted surface and hose down with the garden hose to clean off the dirt.

• Clean the windows. Use water and dish soap and a sponge to wipe the inside and outside of windows. A rubber-tipped squeegee can be used to remove the excess moisture and provide a nice sheen on the window. It’s less wasteful than using a handful of paper towels.

• Switch fan directions. Ceiling fans set to spin in a clockwise rotation draw air upward and then redistribute the warm that collects at the ceiling.

Clockwise is the ideal direction for the winter, but when spring arrives, it’s time to hit the switch to change the blades to spin counterclockwise. Be sure to thoroughly dust the fan blades first, or you could end up with dust bunnies blowing around the room.

• Replace surface protectors. The small, adhesive pads that are placed on chair legs and furniture to protect against wood floor scratches need to be changed periodically. That’s because dirt can accumulate under the pads and eventually damage the floor.

• Switch the linens. Change out comforters and darker shaded fabrics for lightweight items that bring a fresh, clean feeling that’s perfect for spring.

• Clean the refrigerator. Remove old food and discard and take out other items and place in a cooler. Use a baking soda and water solution to scrub stains and sanitize the shelves and walls of the refrigerator.

• Clean the carpets. Rent a carpet shampooer and thoroughly clean the carpeting. Open the windows and let the crisp spring air help dry the damp carpeting afterwards.

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Few things are anticipated more in spring than the arrival of new leaves on the trees and budding flowers in the garden. A landscape awash with fresh colors can brighten the spirit and make anyone want to head outdoors.

There are many different plants that begin to show their colors in the spring. A number of perennials, annuals and trees begin to flower or show new sprouts come the springtime. Here are some plants that can be planted for springtime enjoyment.

Annuals Looking for first signs of color? Look no further than these wonderful annuals.

• Alyssum: Starting in April, this cascading bounty of tiny flowers offers a sweet aroma that attracts butterflies.

• Dianthus: These vivid flowers also attract butterflies and are often a cottage garden staple.

• Gypsophila: Also known as baby’s breath, these delicate flowers can serve as filler in any landscape. Pink and white varieties are available.

• Impatiens: One of the best-known plants for the garden, these annuals come in scores of colors and can generally tolerate full sun to full shade.

• Larkspur: Belonging to the buttercup family, these flowers bloom in shades of white to violet.

• Pansy: These flowers are some of the earliest spring bloomers, arriving alongside spring bulbs like tulips.

• Petunias: Petunias put on a show of color through the entire season, making them a popular bedding flower.

Perennials These plants will come back year after year and offer spring shows.

• Cherry blossom: The flowers that sprout on cherry trees are some of the first signs of spring. Their pink or white buds are often a spectacle, so much so that towns and cities hold cherry blossom festivals.

• Columbine: These beautiful blooms attract butterflies and can be a nice part of a garden bed.

• Jacob’s ladder: Variegated foliage that is dappled with violet-colored flowers can add a sweet smell and visual interest to the garden.

• Primrose: These flowers come in a variety of shades, making them versatile in any garden. They also tend to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

• Sweet violet: These fragrant flowers are edible as well as attractive. These plants can self-plant, so unless a gardener wants them to spread, they should be kept contained.

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Not every kitchen is equipped with a trash compactor or wine cooler, but many homeowners are seeing the benefits of rethinking what appliances are included in their kitchen layouts and looking beyond the range or dishwasher.

Trash Compactor A trash compactor is a device that can be built into cabinetry or used as a stand-alone appliance wherever there is an available electrical outlet.

Compactors have advantages over traditional garbage pails and bags in the kitchen.

They can hold a week or two of garbage in compressed form, reducing the need to take

out the trash. Plus, they will not become as odiferous as a regular pail. Compactors also take up less space than a garbage pail and can look more aesthetically pleasing in the kitchen.

Many compactors have filters and deodorizing holders inside the compactor. This will eliminate the smell that often results from decomposing foods and other debris.

Trash compactors can be especially handy for individuals who live in an apartment or where space is at a premium in the kitchen.

The compactor will flatten the garbage when a button or lever is pressed, reducing the volume of the trash. It may also be used with plastic and aluminum recylables.

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Wine coolers are growing in popularity as more wine afficionados understand how the flavor of wine can benefit from proper storage. A refrigerator will hold wine bottles and insulate them from outside temperature fluctuations. They will also be handy and ready for use when the time comes.

Drawer Dishwashers Most households are already equipped with a dishwasher, but the majority are a single wash area models. It is well known that for a dishwasher to operate efficiently, the entire washer should be filled before running the cycle. For many people this can take days of dishes sitting soiled in the dishwasher.

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Planting your vegetable garden in rows north to south will give your plants the best exposure to the sun. I put the layout and the plant information in an envelope to review at the end of the season. You would be surprised how much that will help you on your next year’s garden.

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• Plant trees. An eco-friendly way to maintain and add to a patio’s aesthetic appeal is to plant trees around the patio.

Trees can protect the patio from sunlight and ultraviolet radiation while providing some shade for friends and family members who want to spend some quality time outdoors on hot afternoons. In addition, trees can create a serene setting to a patio, adding to its relaxing nature.

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lawns, but most lawns would benefit from a core aeration machine. For first-time homeowners, it might be best to enlist the services of a professional the first time aeration is done to learn the process.

• Spread seed evenly. Grass seed should be spread evenly over all tilled areas. Spreading can be done by hand or by using a seed spreader.

• Add a light layer of soil over the seed. Once the seed has been spread, cover the seeded areas with a light layer of soil. Some soils are treated, and these treated soils provide nutrients that encourage growth.

• Water well but don’t overdo it. The soil around the seed should be moist until the grass has grown in to its desired height. However, avoid overwatering, which can drown the seed and make new

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grass growth impossible.

Fertilize Fertilizer is a friend to lawns, providing the nutrients a lawn needs to grow in thick. When fertilizing, use a spreader.

The type of spreader is up to the homeowners, but know that drop spreaders, which drop the fertilizer directly below the spreader, tend to be more accurate but take more time, while broadcast spreaders, which drop fertilizer in a pattern away from the spreader, are less accurate but cover large areas in a much shorter period of time. Avoid fertilizing the same area twice, and be patient. Fertilizing might seem like a tedious process, but if done correctly, it should lead to a lush lawn.

When fertilizing, it’s best to do so during the fall and spring. The exact time to fertilize depends on the region, but it’s generally best to fertilize between April and early June, and then in the fall between late September and early November.

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SUN CLASSIFIEDS AU TO • E M P LOY M E N T • R E A L E S TAT E

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BY MAIL:

952-392-6888

GARAGE$42 SALES $40 Package Package • 3 line ad • 2 week run • FREE Garage Sale Kit* • Metro Wide Coverage – 318,554 homes

952-941-5431 10917 Valley View Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Attn: Classified

IN PERSON: Visit the Eden Prairie office to place your Classified ad, make a payment, or pick up your Garage Sale Kit.

$44 • 3 lines, 4 weeks, All zones • Additional lines: $7.00 • Merchandise $151.00 or more

price must be in ad, you must call every fourth week to renew.

Private party ads only.

• Includes mnsun.com website • Maximum of 13 weeks

FREE CLASSIFIEDS: One Item for Sale, $100 or Less. Mail or FAX in only Tues. - Thurs.

Friday, Monday, and Call-ins: $7.00 per ad, 1 week, 1 zone

Health & Healing

HOW TO PAY

1500

Professional Services

2040

1505

Selling or Buying Gold & Silver

The Asphalt Company

WANTED US Coins, Currency Proofs , Mint Sets, Collections, Gold, Estates & Jewelery Will Travel. 26 yrs exp Cash! Dick 612-986-2566

LOST: Woman's Diamond Wedding Ring on 4/22-23 in Edina (Our Lady of Grace Church) or Bachman's, Mpls (60th/Lyndale) Reward. Call 952-831-3305

Social Clubs & Events

Bloomington Eagles #3208 Rooms available For Meetings, Parties, Banquets.

We also invite non-profit groups to use our meeting rooms free of charge.

Now offering internet access.

Please call 952-854-3044

Double Exposure Place your classified ad with us and be placed on our Web Site!

952-392-6888

Building & Remodeling

2000

2040

Business Services

100% Guaranteed Asphalt/Sealcoating/Concrete Driveways. Call 952-451-3792 30+ Years Experience Asphalt Paving & Sealcoat Quality Work W/Warranty

LSC Constuction Svcs, Inc 952-890-2403 / 612-363-2218

Classifieds

763-670-0260 15Yrs Exp

WORK! 952-392-6888

theasphaltcompanymn.com

Be your own Boss!

Businesses for sale in Class 9010!

2050

Building & Remodeling

2050

Building & Remodeling

CAPSTONE BROS. CONTRACTING, INC

• Roofing • Siding •INC Windows CONTRACTING,

952-882-8888

Family Owned & Operated

2050

Building & Remodeling

• Window & Door Replacement • Additions • Roofs • Basements • Garages • Decks • Siding

BUILD & DESIGN Over 28 years of Experience Insurance Claims

952-894-6226 / 612-239-3181

FREE ESTIMATES Insured, Bonded & Licensed No. 20011251

Paving & Sealcoating Driveways or Parking lots.

Licensed / Bonded / Insured www.alpineasphalt.com 612-706-8018 Free Ests

2050

Building & Remodeling

CAPSTONE BROS.

Call today for your FREE Inspection!

Radloff & Weber Blacktop, Inc. Driveways & Parking Lots Free Estimates 952-447-5733

Cabinetry & Counters

Sun Newspapers reserves the right to edit, refuse, reject or cancel any ad at any time. Errors must be reported on the first day of the publication, and Sun Newspapers will be responsible for no more than the cost of the space occupied by the error and only the first insertion. We shall not be liable for any loss or expense that results from the publication or omission of an advertisement.

2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

COUNTERTOPS!!

Baths/Kitchs/Bsmts crptry, cer tile, walls Lic 4614 I do My own work 612-968-2311

612-861-6009 Driveways Repairs & Sealcoating. 952-890-9461

2070

3900-3990 4000-4600 9000-9450 5000-6500 7000-8499 9500-9900

SOLID SURFACE

H & H Blacktopping Mickelson's Asphalt

Blacktop & Sealcoating

Sealcoating & Asphalt Repair

Blacktop & Sealcoating

ARTHUR THEYSON CONSTRUCTION WORK GUARANTEED

TheysonConstruction.com

2040

Resid/Comm Paving, Crack Fill, Patching, Excavation.

1-800-535-5727 Lost & Found

We gladly accept VISA, American Express, Mastercard, personal checks, and cash.

Blacktop & Sealcoating

1000-1090 1500-1590 2000-2700 2700-2760 3700-3840

SERVICES & POLICIES

One ad per customer per week. Additional zones are $7.00. Three line maximum. Price must be in ad.

If you had hip or knee replacement surgery between 2005-present and suffered problems requiring a second revision surgery you may be entitled to compensation.

Attorney Charles Johnson

2050

MERCHANDISE MOVER

10917 Valley View Road 952-392-6888

Hip Or Knee

1090

$50

• 3 lines, Runs for 13 weeks, choose 2 zones • Additional lines: $7.00 • For one item priced under $2500,

• 3 lines, 4 weeks, All zones • Additional lines: $7.00 • Private party only

Additional Lines $10.00 Ads will also appear on www.mnSun.com each Wednesday by 9:00 a.m.

• Announcements • Professional Services • Business Services • Education • Merchandise & Leisure Time • Animals • Family Care • Employment • Rentals • Real Estate • Automotive

13 WEEK RUN!

$44

EDEN PRAIRIE

Replacement Surgery

1050

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TRANSPORTATION

• 3 line ad • 2 week run • FREE Garage Sale Kit* • Metro Wide Coverage – 318,554 homes • Rain Insurance – we will re-run your ad up to two weeks FREE if your sale is rained out.

*Garage Sale Kits can be picked up at the Eden Prairie office.

LOCATION

1030

BUSINESS SERVICES

952-392-6888

TO PLACE YOUR AD Ads may be placed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

DEADLINE: Mondays at 3:00 pm* * Earlier on holiday weeks

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www.capstonebros.com Lic. #20609967

danielsonhomeservices.com

Baths-Basements-Drywall Frame-Tile Lic 20444019 Ron 612-720-6525 Decks-Fence-Build/Rpr/Paint Doors, windows /Carpentry Jack 612-719-0490 EGRESS WINDOWS FREE EST YEAR ROUND INS/LIC 651-777-5044

Holmlund & Sons 3rd Gen. Remodeling/Additions Deck/Kitchs/Bath/Windows

Submit your drawing for a bid today and receive 5% off the FREE estimated price.

Limited Time Only.

Fax: 952-881-6443 Email: info@southtownsurfaces.com

2090

Carpet & Vinyl

0%Hassles 100%Satisfaction All Carpet & Vinyl Services Restretch Repair Replace www.allcarpetmn.com

952-898-4444

2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

#1 A+ Cement Work Gaur.

Specializing in Res. Concrete Lic/Bonded/Ins. Ref's 40 yrs Exp Dale 651-230-1505 **A CONCRETE** PRESSURE LIFTING “THE MUDJACKERS” Don't Replace it Raise it!

Save $$$ Walks- Steps- Patios- Drives -Gar. Floorsaprons- Bsmnts- Caulking Ins/bond 952-898-2987

Lic # 8454 612-386-6393

2070

Cabinetry & Counters

Cabinet Refinishing Like New! Reasonable $$ Spring Rates!!!

Expert/22Yrs 952-451-1600

KITCHEN The RENAISSANCE Origina

Refacing, new cabs/counters

25+ Yrs Exp. Owner/Oper

763-586-0701 kitchenrenaissance.com

This space could be yours.

952-392-6888

*Architectural Concrete Work

(952) 431- 9970

The The Original Original

QUALITY SERVICE • Since • 1949

* Driveways * Patios * Sidewalks * Steps *Aprons * Pool Decks * Floating Slabs * * Floors *

The Call 651-246-7662 Origina The

Since 1949

Origina

TWIN CITIES Concrete The Reas.-Fast Friendly BBB Origina

Tear-out -ReplacementsRetain walls- Steps-Walks, Drives- Drain tile- Bsmnt floors - Stamped & Colored 763-229-4508

CONCRETE MASONRY EXCAVATION Repair or new. Gary 651-423-6666

The Origina

• •

We Specialize In:

• LICENSED Driveways • Buckling Walls (MN • Garage Slabs • Foundation Repair • Walks • Aprons • Retaining Walls • Steps • Patios • Drain Tile LICENSED

61

(MN# 20215366) •

BONDED • INSURED

Family Owned 612-824-2769 952-929-3224 Family Owned & Operated

Free Estimates

16B Sun-Current Central – Thursday, April 28, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

A.PIETIG QUALITY WORK 1ST CALL Res/Commercial PATIOS STEPS FLOORS ADDITIONS DRIVES WALKS BRICK BLOCK MASONRY/CHIMNEY WORK DRAIN TILE MC/VISA Bonded Insured BBB Member

952-473-5291 or 920-2395 Cell 612-207-6704 Affordable Concrete & Chimney Work Free Est. & Insured: www.campbellconcrete.net Joe 612-245-4439 (Hopkins)

CONCRETE Licensed, Bonded & Insured Concrete or Brick 60 Years of Pietig Excellence

No Crack Guarantee Steps Walls

Block/Bsmnts/Additions/ Floors/Walks/Drives/Patios /Camp fire pit's/ Expose colored or stamped Mn lic #0004327 30 yrs exp Call Fritz @ F & B Const

952-445-6604 CONCRETE & MASONARY

Steps, Walks, Drives, Patios Chimney Repair.

No job to Sm. Lic/Bond/Ins

John 952-882-0775 Lowell Russell Concrete From the Unique to the Ordinary Specializing in drives, patios & imprinted colored & stained concrete. Int acid stained floors & counter tops. www.staincrete.com 952-461-3710 info@staincrete.com

Tuckpointing/Brick Rpr Free Est. Insured Tim Arlt....952-937-6961

Classifieds

WORK! 952-392-6888

DECKS/PORCHES TWO TEACHER CONST. *Professionals Who Design* And Build Quality 19+ years (BBB) Visit us for photos@ Twoteacherconstruction.com Lic # 20073200 952-472-5670

2140

Doors & Windows

A.L.J. 612-986-3476

Doors Windows Egress New Installs Free Ests.

20+ Years Lic #20631172 Locally owned & operated!

Retaining Walls

Warm Front Windows

Garage Stone Work Brick Pavers Foundations Floors

Vinyl Window Repair Glass, Fogged/Broken, Screens & Operational Svc 25 Yrs Exp. Call Today!!

Dale 952-831-6452 www.egresswindowguy.com 763-544-2775 Mark Johnson Lic.(20396184) Bond/Ins'd

ANY CONCRETE Decorative/Stamped/Driv es/Steps/Walks & Addnts Bormann Construction 612-310-3283

Decks

Colored & Stamped Concrete

Driveways Patios

2130

Local Resident Free Est.

952-835-0393 www.apietigconcrete.com

2110

Chimney & FP Cleaning

SWEEP • INSP. • REPAIR Full Time • Professional Ser. Certified/ Registered / Insured 29 Yrs Exp. Mike 952-933-8005

londonairechimney service.com Decks

2130

DECK DIRTY

Stain & restore it's beauty 1 yr finish warr per spec's.

Deck & Porch repairs. Ins/affordable 612-597-0472

2170

Drywall

Excel Drywall, LLC For All Your Drywall Needs. Free Est. No Job Too Small 30 yrs exp. Ins. 612-382-8980

Alliance Drywall 30 yrs exp. Ins. Edina. Check my lower prices. Rock, text., tape & skim-coat. Free est.

Dan 651-235-7997 PINNACLE DRYWALL *Hang *Tape *Texture*Sand Quality Guar. Ins. 612-644-1879

2180

Electric Repairs

612-501-1093 WHY PAY MORE? Call Signature Electric Service Upgrades, Misc Wiring, Remodeling & More!

Owner/Oper Lic/Bonded/Ins

ALL-WAYS DECKS Decks, Porches - Free Est. SPRING Has Arrived Enjoy the outdoors! allwaysdecksinc.com Jeff 651-636-6051 Mike 763786-5475 Lic # 20003805

763-537-4731 Schoo Electric Small Jobs – Service Changes Prompt Service & Free Ests.

Licensed – Bonded – Insured

Decks 3 & 4 Season Porches

No Job Too Small!!

Pool/Hot Tub Surrounds Jon Dimich Deck Creations

612-418-3677 Lic 20490464

www.jddeckcreations.com

2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

17+ Years Exp L.L.C.

Zick’s Concrete Solutions, I know your Todd Zick (41yr Blmgtn Resident)

952-465-2227

problems...

We’re neighbors!

Specializing In Residential Concrete #1 in Well Pit Steps Patios • Sidewalks • Driveways Exposed Aggregate • Bobcat Work Free Estimates • References • Fully Ins. • Bonded BLOOMINGTON READER’S CHOICE AWARD WINNER!

3 Generations of Concrete Expertise • Garage Slabs • Epoxy Floors • Driveways • Walks • Blockwork LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED • LIC # L303-50172 • Footings • Steps INSTALLATION & REPAIR • Patios SERVING ENTIRE METRO • Overlays

• Wall Repairs • Pavers • Stamped • Colored • Exposed • Decorative • Corefills • Aprons

952-854-0630 • 612-824-8135 www.gjgardnercrete.com

ABLE TO WIRE NOW Kevter Construction Nick 952-201-6956 Lic#CAO4854

Lew Electric: Resid & Comm.

Service, Service Upgrades, Remodels. Old or New Constr.

Free Ests. Bonded/Insured Lic#CA05011 612-801-5364

Master Electrician No Job Too Small Lic#CAO1753 952-239-1189 supertechelectricllc.com TEAM ELECTRIC www.teamelectricmn.com Lic/ins/bonded Res/Com All Jobs...All Sizes Free Est 952-758-7585 10% Off w/ad

2210

Fencing

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Free Est. Ed 763-786-4691 TROYS DECKS & FENCE St Lic # 20581059 Free Est. 651-210-1387

Wooden Fences Build/repair, deck repair Keith 612-839-7655

This space could be yours.

952-392-6888

2230

Flooring & Tile

#1 in Hardwood Refinishing

SANDMAN IS BEST!

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20+ Years In Tiling Free Estimates/Low Prices Excellent References

Call 952-451-1037

2290

Handyperson

Schultz'e Contracting Inc

Lower Level Remodels Wall/Ceiling Repair/Texture Tile, Carpentry, Carpet, Paint. #BC20538329

MDH Lead Supervisor

Dale 952-941-8896 office 612-554-2112 cell “Soon To Be Your Favorite Contractor!”

Regrout, Tile, Painting, Etc. We Do it All • Lowest Rates

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

952-451-3792 R.A.M. CONSTRUCTION Any & All Home Repairs

Above All Hardwood Floors Installation•Sanding•Finishing “We Now Install Carpet, Tile & Vinyl.”

Call 952-440-WOOD (9663)

Concrete Dumpster Service Carpentry Baths & Tile Fencing Windows Gutters Water/Fire Damage Doors Lic•Bond•Ins Visa Accepted

Desperately Need Work!

25+ Years Handyman Work REMODELING & REPAIRS Basement Finish Work Free Estimates

Ceramic & Marble Free Estimates. 40 Yrs Exp. Call Art 612-695-1348 SANDING – REFINISHING Roy's Sanding Service Since 1951 CALL 952-888-9070

2250

Furniture Repair

Call Don @ 952-890-4792 A-1 Work Ray's Handyman

2260

Garage Door

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS Repair /Replace /Reasonable Lifetime Warranty on All Spring Changes www.expertdoor.com

651-457-7776

2270

Gutters

Landscaping

Having a Garage Sale?

Advertise your sale in Sun•Classifieds

Put Mr. Handyman to work for you!

Wall Repair Tile Install/Repair Door Install/Adjust Caulk/Grout Deck Repair/Clean/Stain Locally Owned & Operated Professional, Safe & Reliable

LIC#20633898 Bonded & Insured

612-547-7000 www.mrhandyman.com

2310

Housecleaning

*10% off 1 st Cleaning* BEST CLEANING WE CLEAN YOU GLEAM Prof House & Office Cleaner High Quality, Comm/Res Ref/Ins/Bond. Call Lola 612-644-8432 or 763-416-4611

Retaining & Boulder Walls, Paver Patios, Bobcat Work, Sod, Mulch & Rock.

Ray 612-281-7077 Repair/ Remodel/ Build Insured.

License #20626270

Randy 612-309-5396 Craftsman Inspired Design

Custom Cabs-Water Damage Drywall-Painting-Complete Tile Service.

952-607-7413

HANDYMAN Carpentry, Remodeling, Repair & Painting Services.

I'd love to do it all! 612-220-1565

HOME REPAIR Tile, Glass Block, Masonry/ Concrete, Misc. Home Remedy.

30yrs. Exp “No Job Too Small”

swisstoneconstruction services.com Steve 612-532-3978 Ins'd JMR Home Services LLC Home Remodeling & Repair.

No job too small. Lic# 20636754

763-546-PANE (7263)

A.L.J. 20+ yrs 612-986-3476 Gutters Cleaning Siding Leaf Covers New Install Roofing Doors Windows Lic #20631172 Free Est. Locally Owned & Operated

2280

Dawn's Cleaning Exp & Reliable, Ref's on Request 612-978-8542 Mother/Daughter Cleaning Family Biz. Yrs Exp. Ref's.

Reas Rates. 952-484-3679

2320

Insulation & Weatherproofing

Energy Focus Insulation Attic, Walls, Vents, Ice Dam Control. 35 yrs Exp/Insured Henry 952-884-0307 763-477-2612 ( 30 YRS) www.lewisinsulation.com Old Home Specialists –Walls/ Attics/Venting/Ice Dams

Insulation – Blown In Attics & Walls. Free Est. Contact: Brad 763-221-5717

2350

Jim Cooper, Jr. Landscaping Inc.

Quality Work Since 1983 Member: MNLA,

• Licensed/Insured • FREE Est.

YOUR HOMETOWN LANDSCAPER • Patios, Walks, Retaining Walls • Shrubbery Removal & Replacement • Shrubs, Trees, Perennials Planted • Deco. Rock, Edging, Brush/Buckthorn Clearing • Mulch Installation (Many Varieties) • Complete Landscape Renovation & Design Visit our website:

www.JimCooperJrLandscaping.com

LOWEST PRICES, BEST QUALITY

HARDSCAPES Retaining walls, Fire pits, Paved patios, Water features, Paved walkways & driveways

FREE ESTIMATES We will beat any written estimate by 10-20%

SOFTSCAPES

612-272-3619 612-387-4849

www.adcreativelandscaping.com

Bobcat Work & Black Dirt.

Call Scott 952-890-9461

2290

Handyperson

LetUs Be Your Handyman!

Home Repair: Interior & Exterior Fences, decks, gutters, ceiling/drywall, paint.

Leaks & squeaks and much, much more!

Lawn & Landscape Officer

612-919-1938 952-926-8232

Lawn and Landscape Enforcement Services Landscaping Weekly/Bi-weekly mowing Spring and Fall Cleanups Retaining Walls * Paver Patios Shrub trimming * Bobcat services Snow plowing

Free Estimates visit us online at: www.lawn-n-order.com

LOW PRICES • Pulverized Dirt - $12.50 yd • Black Dirt - $11.00 yd • Decorative Rock Since 1986 • Colored Mulch - $26.50 yd • Mulches 6 miles S. of • Boulders Shakopee on 169 • Retaining Wall Block Mon-Fri 7:30am - 5:00pm • Pavers (starting @ $2.10/sq ft) Sat - Call for Hours • Edging • Poly • Fabrics

952-492-2783 - We Deliver www.hermanslandscape.com

You name it we can do it!

651-653-8887 LANDSCAPE RENOVATION

Impressions **

612-598-2276 6-30 Yard Dumpsters

Call 952-250-5865

S www.MinnLocal.com

#1 All Area Hauling Lg/Sm I haul all rubbish Move, Sr. Disc 612-532-1162 **First

Edging, Mulch, Rock, Plantings

Mulch, Rock, Edging, Sod, Plantings & Irrigation Services

Terry Ingram

Landscaping

RICHTER Landscaping, LLC Retaining Walls, Pavers,

Visit our Web Site:

Hauling

“You Point & It Disappears” A Moving & Hauling Service www.firstimpressionshd.com

Landscaping

www.bestcleaningservices.com

100% Satisfaction Guar!

GUTTER-WINDOW

Jim@JimPane.com

2350

763-218-2353 952-334-9840

Call Joe @ 952-886-3888

Cleaning Since 1990 Cover's & Screening

952-392-6888

No job too small!!

Quality Work @ Competitive Prices!

Free Estimates.

AP HANDYMAN, LLC

REPAIRS DONE IN HOME 35 Yrs Exp. Wood, Upholstery& Recliner.

10Yr guar. on re-gluing Free Est. Pick up & Delivery Jay 952-935-3349

2350

E-Z Landscape

0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!

schultzecontracting.com

952-994-4303 George Elite Repair & Tile

Handyperson

2290

L I C E N S E D Multi-Year Service Award Winner BONDED I N S U R E D www.LetUsService.com

2350

Landscaping

2350

Landscaping

Low Budget Hauling Appliance Pickup/Disposal Sr. Disc.

612-695-1726

WE DESIGN, INSTALL & RESTORE:

• Retaining Walls • Natural Stone Work Edging • Bobcat

• Shrubs • Mulching • Removal

Free Estimates

HAULING Concrete-Brush-Const Debris 2-40yd containers for cleanups

Total Sanitation Service 612-861-2575

2290

Handyperson

HANDYMAN: Home Repairs Electrical, Carpentry. Small to Lrg Jobs. John 612-597-0965

612.869.2454

2100

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

Let Us Increase the Value of Your Home • Landscaping Rock & Mulch • Full Landscape Services • Lawn Irrigation

• Brick Patios, Driveways & Sidewalks • Keystone or Boulder Walls

FREE ESTIMATES • Licensed/Insured

952-943-0127

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952-924-2441 LICENSED • INSURED • MNLA

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2350

Landscaping

2350

Landscaping

2360

Lawn & Garden

2380

Moving, Storage & Shipping

A Local Mover 30+Yrs Exp in Landscaping Designing & Planting Retaining Walls Concrete: Drives & Patios Paver Patios & Drives Drainage Solutions Irrigation Lighting

Robinson Moving

RETAINING WALLS

Household & Office Movers Reasonable Rates ICC 52334 35Yrs Exp Sr. Disc Call 763-566-8955

Water Features & Pavers.

30+ Yrs Exp /Owner Operator

763-420-3036 952-240-5533

2420

Offering Complete Landscape Services

Landscape 2000 Inc.

alandsapecreations.com

Free Ests/Ins 952-446-9707

Ext/Int Painting Reasonable Rates FREE Est. EARL 952-944-7983

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16yrs Exp Owner/Operator Weekly Mowing, Fertilizing, Pruning, Power Rake, Aeration Landscaping. Call 952-406-1229

A fresh new look for 2011!

Landscape Design, Installation, Maintenance & Hardscapes.

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www.greenvalleymn.com

Certified Professional, BBB

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Groundscape Inc. Commercial - Residential Full lawn care Spring & Fall Clean Up, Landscaping svcs, Retaining walls, Sod, Hydroseeding, Rock, Mulch, Pavers, Fences, & more! Free Estimates 763479-6777 or 612-702-6900 Double Exposure Place your classified ad with us and be placed on our Web Site!

952-392-6888

COMPLETE LANDSCAPING: • Interlocking Pavers • Retaining Walls • Sprinkler Systems 15+ years exp. Free Ests/Lic’d/Ins’d

763-441-7575 Fernbrooklandscaping.com

2360

Lawn & Garden

#1 All Area Lawn Cleanups, Sod, Seed, Rock Sr disc. Reas. 612-532-1162 $40 Lawn Aerations

2360

Lawn & Garden

Multi Neighbor Discount

Mark 651-768-9345

SORENSEN LAWN CARE

16 Years of Experience Mowing, Spring and Fall Cleanups Fertilization Aeration / Free Est.

952-884-3200 SorensenLawnCare.com

Beautiful Gardens

Would You Like To Have More Beauty In Your Yard?

We Will Restore or Expand Your Existing Gardens.

Experienced Gardeners Call Linda 612-598-3949

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Organic Fertilizing www.ENVIROLAWN.BIZ

AMP Services Lawn Care Landscaping, Rototilling.

952-292-1714 Insured Call To Book 2011 Lawn Serv.

952.278.0126

Residential & Commercial

Call Now For Weekly Mowing Spring Clean-ups • Fertilization Landscaping, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Shrubs, Mulch, CONCRETE: Driveway, Walks, Steps, Patios

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Steve 763-545-0506

Quality Residential Painting & Drywall Ceiling & Wall Textures H20 Damage – Plaster Repair

Aeration...Overseeding Power Raking...Dethatching Envirolawn 952-888-7623

FREE Estimates

Painting

Over 26 Years of Service 10% Disc. for season contract Insured / Free Estimates Contracts include: Spring Clean Up Weekly Mowing Fall Clean Up

Wall Paper Removal INTERIOR EXTERIOR

A German Craftsman

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Lic/Ins. Free Est. 612-388-2884

Bell Professional Painting 20 yrs serving SW Ext Ptg Best Prices 952-949-0444 Paint Drywall Lic 20444019 Ron 612-720-6525

Weekly Mowing. A Greener Lawn Service. 612-554-4124 Free Ests. Spring Cln-Ups

DAVE'S Painting Int/Ext

Complete Lawn Care &

Weekly Lawn Mowing Ins'd Pete 952-446-9707 Garden Design & Maintenance Services Garden Design & Remodel Plant Installations Containers & Window Boxes Expertise. Creative Designs.

Beautiful Results.

Van Buren Landscape 952-292-7453 GARDEN TILLING

Painting

3 Rooms $175. Paper rem Enamel Refs avail. 952-201-1577

2430

PRO PAPER HANGING Removal, Paint/Plaster Work Guar/Refs/Ins/Free Ests

2470

763-792-2999 Geno's Sewer & Drain

Special $89/with ad!

A RENEW PLUMBING •Drain Cleaning •Repairs •Remodeling •Lic# 004914PM Bond/Ins 952-884-9495

SAVE MONEY - Competent master plumber needs work.

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2490

Powerwashing

DECK CLEANING & STAINING Professional and Prompt Guaranteed Results.

651-699-3504

www.rooftodeck.com Code #78

on LAWN MOWING & FERTILIZING www.fertilawnmn.com Bloomington, MN • 952-884-7331

763.753.3091 www.GreatSod.com

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

Re-roofs Tear-offs BBB Free Est. MC/Visa No Subcontractors Used.

Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586 BLOMQUIST EXT SidingRoofs-Soffit-Fascia-GuttersLic#20172580 763-754-2501 www.blomquistexteriors.com

Since 1978

Licensed • Insured Roofing • Siding Custom Porches/Decks Kitchen and Bath Remodels Finished Basements Room Additions Quality at a Reasonable Price State Lic. ID#20637218

RC EXTERIORS

612-724-2672 Local Owner/Installer. High Quality Work @ Reas. Rates .

Siding & Windows LIFE TIME GUAR. Ins/ Lic. BBB

TOP QUALITY ROOFING FOR LESS $$$$ Two Teacher Construction Re-Roofing - Tearoffs.

Large crew done in a day!

Immaculate clean-ups Ins Lic # 20073200 Ref's

952-472-5670

Tear-offs & New Construction Siding & Gutters Over 17 yrs exp. Free est.

Rodney Oldenburg

ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS • EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE • Hardiplank® Siding • QUICK RESPONSE TIME • HAIL DAMAGE 763-550-0043 • FREE INSPECTIONS 952-476-7601 • STATE LIC# 6793 • ESTABLISHED IN 1984 651-221-2600 www.GatesGeneralContractors.com

612-210-5267 952-443-9957 Lic #20156835 • Insured We Take Care of Insurance Claims Offering the Best Extended Manufacturers Warranty Stump Removal

2600 Right Way Painting Powerwashing, Decks, Staining, & Repairs 612-839-2239

WINDOWS/SIDING

NOVAK STUMP REMOVAL Free Est Lic/Ins 952-888-5123

Family Owned & Operated Since 1949

2510

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

612-802-8100

Shingles /Cedar Shake Reas rates-. 20+ yrs exp. Lic/Ins

RAINBOW ROOFING

Painting

$0 For Estimate Timberline Tree & Landscape.

Spring Discount - 25% Off Tree Trimming, Tree Removal, Stump Grinding 612-644-8035 Remove Large Trees & Stumps CHEAP

Triple Glass for the Price of Double Glass

(651) 644-6900 (952) 920-8888

A Fresh Look, Inc. Interior/Exterior Painting by the Pros Bonded & Insured Free Est. • Senior Discounts

Tree Service

2620

Fast Turnaround SERVING THE Reduce Energy Bills ENTIRE METO AREA Free Estimates MN LICENSE Bank Financing #20316811 Available BONDED • INSURED

Limited Offer

2420

BBB

Why Wait Roofing LLC

qiar

Ins/Bond Lic. #57327-MR Dan 952-465-2926

15% Spring Discount ACCREDITED BUSINESS

Call For Free Estimate www.WesternConstructionInc.com

2490

Powerwashing

2490

Powerwashing

Tree Trimming & Removal.

Lot Clearing. Full Yard Landscaping. Fully Insured.

Call 612-390-0293 Dynamic Tree & Landscaping

2490

Powerwashing

Lic. #20626700

612-825-7316/952-934-4128 www.afreshlookinc.com

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1978

Office: 763-476-8412 Jeff Doyle: 763-228-1656 Chad Doyle: 763-228-1873 www.jdasc.com

An Honest Plumber

TOM'S LAWN SERVICE

CALL NOW FOR BEST PRICING

Lic # 20431519BC

Residential Remodeling

Spring Clean-ups & Aeration New Customers Free Fert.

LAWN REPAIR

Roofing • Siding • Windows

Plumbing

*A One Man Company* Toilets, Faucets, Sm jobs Steve 763-497-2280 Lic#4040

2510

A Family Operated Bus.

952-934-7600

952.442.8857

- Free Estimates - Instant Lawn - Grower Direct - Unmatched Service!

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Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

FREE ESTIMATE S

35yrs Exp. 952-377-4612

Call for a FREE Estimate!

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2510

CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING

Credit Cards Accepted

(Owner/Operator since 1986)

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

Paperhanging

BILL WILL TILL $40/hr., 1 hr min. 651-454-4270

Please Call Matt

2510

Topcoat Painting Free est. Ins. Wall, ceiling, & text. repair. 612-508-2542.

Danielsonhomeservices.com

DAVE'S PAINTING and WALLPAPERING Int/Ext • Free Est • 23 Yrs Will meet or beat any price! Lic/Ins Visa/MC BBB 952-469-6800

952-888-4296

2420

Right Way PAINTING 20 years exp. Degreed Shop Teacher Exteriors & Interior specials including ceilings walls, paneling, windows, fine enameling, kitchen cupboards and basement floors. Wall and wood repair.

Fully insured.

Mention this ad and receive 20% off.

612.839.2239 • 612.866.0949

Snow & Ice Dam Removal Down Spouts Cleared Commercial and Residental

www.sparklewashcmn.com

763-225-6200

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2620

Upholstery & Slipcovers

2630

Affordable Custom Uphols Upholstery – Slipcovers Visa/MC Jan 612-824-7376

Window Cleaning

2660 Certified Arborists

BLUE SKIES

Your Affordable Tree Care Specialist!!

Window Cleaning 14 Yrs Exp Free Est. Insured

952-467-2447 Luke

Call 612-860-5327 Free Ests, Ins'd, Licensed

www.pioneertree.com

612-203-4309

CHIP & CLIP

BUCKTHORN SPECIALIST Tree Trimming & Removals Chip & Haul Any Brush Or Tree Material.

Best Rates.

Chipper Always Available

612-827-7980 A Good Job!!

Window Cleaning 612-529-4444

Immaculate Clean-up!

Tree Removal/Trimming Lot Clearing Free Estimates 952-440-6104

AJ's Tree Service LLC Trimming & Removal Free Estimates & Insured

612-275-2574 Forget The Rest Call The Best!! www.vincestree.com Full Tree & Landscape Services.

Serving The Entire Metro Area. Call 763-954-1063

Parkway Tree Service Quality Work At Affordable Prices!

Trimming/Removal & Stump Removal. Lic/Ins. Free Ests Leo 612-210-0381/952-933-1458 TREE REMOVAL/TRIMMING Shrub Pruning Free Ests Lic'd / Ins'd / 20 Yrs Exp. 952-922-7543 / 763-535-7512

3000

Merchandise Cemetery Lots

3090

Bloomington Cemetery 2 plots, $1,000 each.

651-762-3727 Glen Haven: 2 plots, 2 vaults w/companion headstone. Value $8,990. Asking $6,500/BO. 218-828-3608

Good Things To Eat

3210

Beef Quarters for sale ¼ front ¼ back, steaks & burger. Very well fed & raised. Freezer packed. $1.50 lb hanging weight.

Delivery Extra612-987-1044

Lawn/Garden Equipment

3230

Aarons Lawn Tractor w/mower & bagger. 2 yrs old. $1000/BO. 952-922-3150

Misc.

Wanted

3270

Buying Old Trains & Toys

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

952-933-0200 Polaris Snowmobile & ATV's. Non-working only.

Will pick-up, will pay cash! Call 612-987-1044

Tree Service

2620

Ideal Tree Service 20%

Spring Tree Removal, Tree Trimming High Risk Climbing, Discount Stump Grinding and Storm Clean Up me is the ti

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MN Certified Arborist A+ on Angies List

Quality Work and Low Rates Free Ests Lic’d & Ins’d

DAN WIMMER • (952) 881-2122

Arbor Tech Tree & Landscape, Inc.

• Tree Trimming • Storm Cleanup • Tree Removal • Land Clearing • Stump Removal • And Much More...

FREE ESTIMATES Winter Discounts Senior Discounts Senior Discounts

763-219-7796 Great Service • Affordable Prices Serving the Entire Metro Area LICENSED/INSURED

www.arbor-tech.com

100's of Dolls For Sale 8746 Highwood Way 04/29 (9-4) & 04/30 (9-2) 140+ GARAGE SALES Diamond Path N'brhood

Plymouth, MN

Brooklyn Park

3508

Vendor Sale Fri-Sat 8-6, Sun 9-5. Tupperware, Custom Designed Jewelry, Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef. 9700 Penn Ave N

Eden Prairie

3524

Sat, April 30 (8am - 4pm)

Garage / Sample Sale

Maps available at Garages N. of Cty Rd 42 between Diamond Path & Pilot Knob

Boat & RV Accessories & Misc.

SNOW, RAIN, OR SHINE! Biggest Year Ever! S. of 42,

N. of 46 on Gardenview Highview / Hyland Pt Areas

3506

15 yrs exp.

Thomas Tree Service

Apple Valley

Sat, April 30 (8am-3pm) Sun, May 1 (10am-3pm)

NEW HORIZONS TREE & LANDSCAPING

Fully Licensed & Insured “We take pride in our work”

3503

Garage Sales this week

22nd Lac Lavon N'brhd

Will Beat Anybody's Price!

BIG TREES & STUMPS CHEAP!!

3500

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

Bloomington

12th Annual Giant Kids Stuff Sale! Saturday only, 4/30 (8a-2p) 95+ Families!

Baby & kids clothes, toys, equip. & more! St Stephen Lutheran Church 8400 France Ave. S. Annual Church Sale

St Bonaventure Social Hall 90th St & 10th Ave. May 4 (9-7) & May 5 (9-4) 1/2 price Thur AM($2 bag 12-4)

GARAGE SALES April 28-29 (9-5); April 30 (9-1). 84 th & 13th Ave. So.

Grandpa's Garage Sale!

19 Mission Ln (106th & Nic) Tlz, tackle, hardware, golf clubs & sales samples.

4/28- 4/29 (10a—7p) Huge Multi-Fam Sale!

Furn to dog stuff. 4/27-29 (9-2) 8345 Colfax Ave S Huge Sale - Huge Variety!

April 28 - 29 - 30 (8-5)

8444 1st Ave. South

All Proceeds go to Missions Kick-off Garage Sale Season!

Thursday & Friday, May 5 and 6 (7 am-6 pm) 7550 Washington Ave S. Hwy 169 to Valley View, W to Wahsington, left on Washington

Edina

3525

42 yrs of Accumulation!

Moving: Antiqs, furn., HH, tools, hunting, fishing, yard.

Cash only. 4/28-29 (9-5) 4/30

3547

Maple Grove

Estate Sale Enormous amt. of jewelry! 5/6 (8:3-5:30); 5/7 (8:30-4) 13749 85th Pl. N. www.willmatthill.com

3553

Minneapolis

Garage/Estate Sale Fri & Sat 4/29-30 (9a-5p) 5915 Sheridan South

3554

Minnetonka

Mtka Preschool/ECFE Sale Huge! Baby & Kids items Sat, April 30 (8-12) $ 2 Adm. Mtka Comm. Education Ctr. 4584 Vine Hill Rd. (55331)

Multi-Family Sale 4/29 & 30 (8-5). HH, Furn, Tools 14521 Crestview Lane

Fridley

3529

41st Annual HUGE Sale May 3 - 7 (9 am - ?) Misc!!

373 Mississippi St NE. 70+FAMILY BLOCK SALE Sat 4/30 (8-4) N. of Mississippi St, East of University Ave. Incls. estate/church/moving

ECFE Indoor Garage Sale Sat 4/30, 9-1 6085 7th St. NE

3560

New Brighton

CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH

1900 7th St. NW Huge! 250 + Families!

Presale $3 Adm 5/4 (6:30-8:30); May 5 (9-9); May 6 (9-7); May 7 (9-2:30); & Car wash (9-?). “Leaf” Bag Sale (1-2:30) $5. Accepting Donations: beginning Sunday, May 1st

3561

New Hope

Nbrhd Garage Sales. 04/28 – 05/01 20+ homes. Thur – Sat 8-4 Sun 11-3. Between

4/28-30 (9-6) Scrpbkng, toys, kids cloz, furn, elec. rd Osborne Rd & 73 Ave. Old games 5817 Boone Ave N. Central & Stinson Blvd.

Something for everyone!

Hopkins

3539

Estate/Garage Sale

Furn, toys. misc. 4/28-30 (8-5) Proceeds to Leukemia Society. 2756 Flag Ave N

3565

Plymouth

April 28-29-30 (9-5) 112 Washington Ave N. Moving Sale 4/30-5/1 (8-5) 11823 Shady Oak Drive Good variety–all must go!

40 yrs of accumulation - all must go! Wmns cloz, HH items, HH décor, bowling balls, toys, comforters, lots of misc! 4/28 (10-5); 4/29-30 (9-5). 14145 36th Ave. No.

N'hood Sale! 4/30 (9-4) Rain or Shine! Btwn Hwy Estate Sale: Lots of old 7 & Main St. 20+ sales. items incl old records from 20's. 4/28-30. Th/F 8a5p, Sat 9a-noon. 8522 XeniLakeville Multi-Family 4/28-30 (9-5) um La N. Signs.

Furn, toys/games, HH, dog kennel 9918 Chicago Ave S 4/28-29 (9-3) 4/30 (8-12). InBloomington door play kitch, toys, kids Brooklyn clz sz 3mos-4T, baby accesCenter sories, Schwin 1-wheel hitchhiker. 6666 166th St W. th Estate Sale

3543

3606

3507

3508

Brooklyn Park

HUGE MULTI FAMILY 4/28-30, 9am-4pm 8216 Brandywine Pkwy

3050

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

Huge Sale! 4/28-30, 8a-5p.

4325 Lawndale La N. Antiques, furniture & MORE! Wayzata HS Band Annual Sale 4/30 (8-2) In HS cafeteria, 4955 Peony Ln No. All donations tax deductible and accepted Friday, 4/29 (2:30-7:30). For info & list of possible donations visit: www.wayzata.k12.mn.us

3600

Garage Sales next week

3606

Bloomington

2 Big Sales! 5/4-7 Bikes, toys, baby/kids, furn, gear, HH, Coke-cola collectibles.

98th & 100 th St. - 10th Ave So.

(9-12) 409 Harrison Ave S.

Bethany Academy Sale 4300 W. 98th St 100+ Fam April 29 (3:30-6) $2 Adm. April 30 (8-4) Cash only

1706 Woodbine Lane 4/28 (8a-6p) & 4/29 (8a-5p)

Plymouth

3565

Moving Sale Sat 4/30 (8-3) 21716 Kenrick Ave.

Enter thru gate to back of building. Power tools, compressor, cement tools & mixer, power buggy, scaffolding, hardware, windows, bldg supplies, office & HH furn, HH, bks.

3050

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

MOTHER’S Arts&CraftsDAY Show

BLOOMINGTON Citywide Garage Sales

May 19 - 20 - 21 $27 Registration Fee w/sign $22 Registration Fee no sign

Deadline May 11 For info 952-831-3798 Estate/Moving 5/5 & 5/7 Furn., Florals, des cloz, +

10276 Scarborough Rd. Christ the King Lutheran Children/Maternity FUNDRAISER SALE Fri, 5/6 (10-7); Sat, 5/7 (8-4) Cloz, toys, books, equipment, furniture, and maternity

Come early for best selection!

Thurs 5/12 (8-6); Fri 5/13 (8-3) Patio pots, hanging baskets, annuals & some vegetables

8300 Sheridan Ave. So. Huge variety! Something for all ages! 5/4-6 (8-5) cash only. 10232 4th Ave. South

Eden Prairie

3624

Annual Garage Sale Eden Prairie United Methodist Church 5/4 (5-8) Preview - $5 Adm 5/5 (8:30-7:00); 5/6-7 (8:30-12) $4 Bag sale – Saturday only

15050 Scenic Heights Rd

3606

Bloomington

39 Annual Jefferson Band

Garage Sale Saturday, May 7, 2011 9am - 4pm $2 Admission

Bloomington Jefferson High School 4001 West 102nd Street, Bloomington

April 29, 30 & May 1 Fri 10-9 • Sat 10-6 • Sun 11-4

www.jeffersonbands.org

Heart Promotions 651-438-3815

Excelsior

3683

Bikes • clothes • toys • furniture tools • sporting goods • books electronic items • collectibles, more!

St. Louis Park

Excelsior United Methodist Church

Benilde-St.Margaret's

Gigantic Spring Sale Thurs, May 5 (5-8pm)

Early Bird Sale 8am - 9am $4 Admission

$3 Admission-Thurs. only

Fri, May 6 (2pm-7pm) Sat, May 7 (9am-Noon) BAG SALE - $3/Bag Food Avail - All Days For info: 952-474-5471

3639

Hopkins

Rummage Sale ST JOSEPH'S CHURCH 13 th & Mainstreet Thurs, 5/5 9:30 am - 8 pm Fri, 5/6 9:30 am - 5 pm Sat, 5/7 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Low Prices - No Junk!

SAT, MAY 7 $1/Bag soft goods or 1/2 Price!

3645

Long Lake

RUMMAGE SALE

Calvin Presbyterian Church

Saturday, May 7 FREE admit from 9am - 2:30pm

Huge! High quality/great priced clothing, furn., toys, HH items, electronics, sporting goods, books, more! $5 Bag Sale 1:30-2:30pm Haben Center 2501 Hwy 100

Elmwood NeighborhoodSale Sat 5/7, 9a-3p – W of Hwy 100, N of Excelsior Blvd, S of Hwy 7. Furn, toys, baby, tools, HH, art, music & more

Multi-Family 5/5-7 (9-?)

Furn., records, HH, more 3301 & 3309 Sumter Ave. S. St Louis Park Union Church

3700 Alabama Ave. So. Pre-Sale - 5/4,Wed 12-6pm Admission $3; Sale - 5/5-6 Th-Fri 9-6pm; Bag Sale - 5/7 Sat 8-12pm

3685

177 Glendale Dr. Th, May 5 (9a-7p)- ½price (5-7p) Fri, May 6 (9a-1p) - $3/bag

3647

Maple Grove

Multi-Family: 5/4 (3-7); 5/5 (9-4); 5/6 (9-2). Cty Rd 30 to Troy Ln to 98th Place

3654

Minnetonka

8600 Fremont Ave. So.

Garden Club Plant Sale

Southtown Mall

Penn Ave. & 494 • Bloomington

3626

Genuine American Girl Doll Clothes. May 7. Cash only 12-5. 13400 Orchard Rd

SUMMIT HILL HUGE SALE ST. JOHN'S EPIS. CHURCH Portland Avenue & 60 Kent St Sat., May 7 (9:00am-1:00pm) BAG SALE Mon., 5/9 (9-11am)

3692

Wayzata

35th Annual Plant Sale May 5 & 6 (9-7); May 7 (9-3) Hang baskets, annuals, shrubs, perennials, vegetables, herbs

St Edward's Church 865 Ferndale Rd. North 952-473-2262

3700

Rummage Sale

St. Paul

Leisure

Oak Knoll Lutheran Church

600 Hopkins Crossroad Wed, 5/4 Preview 6-9pm $5 Adm; Thurs, 5/5 (8am-7pm) Fri, 5/6 (8am-3pm) - Bag day $6 per bag Park in West Lot th

Two Family May 4, 5, 6 8-5

hh, crafts, jewelry. Cash only 2240/53 Wildwood Cir

3665

Plymouth

Huge Annual Garage/Bake Sale

West Lutheran High Schl 3350 Harbor Lane N. (55447)

763-509-9378 Pre-Sale: Friday, May 6 (1 -8pm) $2 Adm. per Family Sale: Saturday, May 7 (7am-4pm) No Entry Fee Lots of household & kitchen items, furniture.

5/4-6 (7-6) 14237 43rd Ave N Peace Lutheran Rummage Sale Hwy 101 & Medina Rd Thurs & Fri, May 5-6 (8-6); Sat, May 7 (8-12) All proceeds go to charity

3667

Richfield

Estate/Moving Fri, 5/6, Sat, 5/7 (8-5) Furn., yard, collectibles/antiqs, glassware, crockery. Great stuff! 6741 Thomas Ave

3810

Sporting Goods & Misc

GUN & KNIFE SHOW Apr 30-May 1; Sat 9-5, Sun 9-3 Blmgtn Armory - 3300 W 98th St Adm. $5 763-754-7140 Buy - Sell - Trade crocodileproductionsinc.com

3820

Sports & Recreation

Golf Clubs Complete set. $95.00 Mark 952-303-4465

3900

3970

Agriculture/ Animals/Pets Pets

Long-Haired Chihuahua puppies $300 – 3 females – 2 males. 715-220-1254 chihuahuamom.com

5000

5600

Rentals Rooms For Rent

Move in Special / Furn.

Studio Rooms for Rent Incl. all utils., phone, cable & Internet from $799/mo.

Call Michael 763-227-1567

UM Church of Peace Huge Sale! 5/5-6 (9-5); 5/7 (9-1) 6345 Xerxes Ave. So.

3671

Rosemount

May 5-8 (9-4) Roxy & DC clothing, antiqs, HH & garden. 15574 Cornell Trail

Classifieds

WORK! 952-392-6888

www.MinnLocal.com – Thursday, April 28, 2011 – Sun-Current Central 19B

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community Senior Rentals

5100

Talheim in Chaska Standard Unit Rent based on income.

For 62+ years.

Noon meal available.

Smoke Free Available April 1st

952-361-0310 EHO

9000

Employment

Customer Service Full-time & Part-time positions in Bloomington. Opportunity for advanceHome Health Aide ment. Full benefits, we Residential Care home train, no experience necBloomington area. Smoke- essary. Call 647-839-7922 free, FT or PT nights, and weekends shifts. Multi- DRIVER W/ VEHICLE CUBE VAN Needed! task. Exp preferred. Fax Know the Metro area? resume to: 952-943-2941 Want consistent, solid Home Health Aides work + great commission?

M-F days, 120 miles/day or Spend time with Seniors less. You need acceptable while supplementing your cube van or Sprinter van, income. Seeking HHA's for good MVR, DOT phys, eve, o/n, wknd shifts. Flu- lease vehicle may be availent English + car required. able. Call Jim at Elite Please call: 952-224-5620 to Trans, 763-785-0124 wkdys apply.

8am-4pm for more info.

DRIVERS

W Bloom LL hm, br, ba, kit, ldry, gar, no smk/pets Triage Registered Nurse util inc $585. 952-831-0306 Busy peds clinic in West metro. PT phone triage with benefits. Flexibility a Apartments & must for vac/ill coverage.

Condos For Rent Strong caring work ethic.

Fax resume to Sue: 952-473-7908 Blmgtn: Lrg LL, Apt, 494 & MOA $660+½ gas/elec Help Wanted/ Amenities!! 612-386-5026

6400

9100

Full Time

Hopkins/Mtka Apt seekers Would you rather view

your own backyard from kitchen window? Have own basement with W/D? Be close to shopping, bus, coffee, restaurants?

2BR, N/S, N/P. $725 + dep.

952-546-1564 Richfield

Live Among Friends Upscale Community Indoor Pool, Spa & Sauna Business Center, Game Room, Exercise Facility Washer/Dryer, Ceiling Fans & Fireplaces Underground Parking Included. Near Airport, MOA & Southdale.

1 & 2 BR's $850-$1625 RENT NOW 1 Month Free on Select Units The Oaks on Pleasant 6600 Pleasant Ave

612-259-2700

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Health Care

9050

Roommates Wanted

5800

9100

Appointment Setters Commission Only Great Commission Structure- Can easily make $500 per week We're seeking bright enthusiastic people to tell others about our terrific service and help bring people together. No selling. St. Louis Park area accounting firm offers: Flexible day hrs; FT/PT Professional environment Training & Support For an interview, call Michael @ 952-927-4011

Dynamex is looking for customer-service minded Independent Contractors with their own vehicles to complete both local and out of town deliveries for our customers. Carry your own commercial insurance and all necessary operating requirements.

Sign on Bonus!!!

Fuel Surcharge provided.

Vehicles requirements are: White in color and 2006 or newer.

Dock trucks with operating lift gates only.

Build your own company and be your own boss.

651-746-5945 or stop by 2100 Old Highway 8 New Brighton MN 55112

Make $100K+ a year working as a Sales Rep for our Construction Company, and take the winter off! I have been doing it for over 4 years! Call Bryan 763.244.6679 Wanted: Serious People

ASSOCIATE TRAINEE Real Estate Career Fast Growth Potential Rolland 952-949-4724 Irene 952-949-4759 rsmaagaard@cbburnet.com Coldwell Banker Burnet cbburnet.com EOE

to Work from Home using a computer. Up to $1,500-$7,500 PT/FT www.healthbiz-jcs.com Be your own Boss!

Look for businesses for sale in Class 9010!

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Housekeeper Friendship Village of Bloomington, a continuing care retirement community, has an opening for a full-time housekeeper. Hours are 7:00am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday. Perform general apartment housekeeping duties including vacuuming, dusting, and bathrooms. Experience preferred but not required.

Call (952) 646-9024 to schedule an interview or apply in person at:

Friendship Village of Bloomington 8100 Highwood Drive Bloomington E.O.E.

IMMEDIATE NEED! * BURNSVILLE BRANCH * Looking for a CAREER, NOT just a pay check?

All experience levels encouraged to apply!

Sales Reps: Comp. Base + comm.

Lawn Care Specialists : Hourly + X ½ + comm.

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Required to pass: Drug screen, background and motor vehicle record checks.

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*

2011 FORD ESCAPE XLS FWD

MSRP..................................... $33,955 Moonroof, Backup Retail Customer Cash............ - $1,000 Camera, FWD, Loaded Promo Retail Bonus Cash..... - $1,000 Renewal Cash*..................... - $1,250 Dealer Demo Freeway Discount ................ - $3,707

SALE PRICE

26,998*

2011 FORD MUSTANG GT COUPE PREMIUM

SALE PRICE

$

16,998 *

5.0, Security Pkg, Hid Head Lamps, 19” Wheels, Hood Scoop & Rear SALE Spoiler

MSRP................................. $37,150 Retail Customer Cash...... - $500 FMCC Bonus Cash.......... - $500 Promo Retail Bonus Cash.- $1,000 Freeway Discount ........... - $2,902 Renewal Cash*................. -$1,250

PRICE

$

0% APR FOR 60 MOS. O.A.C.††

MSRP.......................................... $33,525 Retail Customer Cash.............. - $500 Retail Bonus Customer Cash... - $500 Promo Retail Bonus Cash.........- $1,000 Renewal Cash.......................... - $1,250 FMCC Bonus Cash**............... - $1,000 Freeway Discount ................... - $3,277

SALE PRICE

2011 FORD FUSION SE

40 MPG

SALE PRICE

$

18,498 *

25,998*

2011 FORD EDGE SE

30,998*

Auto, Spoiler, Pwr Window & Locks MSRP..................................... $23,630 Retail Customer Cash............ - $500 FMCC Bonus Cash................ - $500 Promo Retail Bonus Cash..... - $1,000 Renewal Cash* .................... - $1,250 Freeway Discount ................ - $1,882

$

ALL NEW DESIGN

31 MPG

MSRP.............................. $28,230 FMCC Bonus Cash ...... - $500 Promo Retail Cash........ - $1,000 Renewal Cash* ............. - $1,250 Freeway Discount ......... - $1,482

SALE PRICE

$

23,998*

*Includes All Factory Rebates To Dealer. Must Currently Lease A Ford/Lincoln Mercury Vehicle To Qual ify. **Must Finance With F MCC. OAC . ***Must Either Be In A Ford /Lincoln/Mercury Lease Or Own A ‘95 Or Newer Ford Explorer, Sport Trac , Freestyle, Taurus X Or Mountaineer To Qualify. †Requires A Trade-In Of A 1995 Or Newer Vehicle. ††0% Apr Up To 60 Mos. In Lieu Of Factory Rebates. Must Financ e With FMCC . O.A.C. Pick A Package Good On Any New Vehicle Purchase. Must Present Ad At Time Of Purchase. All O ffers End 4/30/11

1998 OLDS BRAVADA 2001 CHEVY BLAZER 1999 FORD RANGER AWD, Clean Trade 4x4 SC XLT, Tonneau 2 Dr., Trade-In #110754B

$

3,998

2002 FORD WINDSTAR LX 7 Pass #110769A

$5,998

2002 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Leather, Moonroof #110835A

$

8,998

#2H003A

$3,998

2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4x4, Leather, Roof #110960A

$

6,998

2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED SEL #1H028B

$

8,998

Cover #110388A

$4,998

2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX #110141A

$7,998

2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC, 4x4, XLT #1H024A

$10,998

2001 MERCURY SABLE Sedan, Clean Trade #110577B

$4,998

2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE LS 4x4, New Tires #110481B

$7,998

#110679B

$11,998

#110417A

HWY 35W & 98TH ST. EXIT

1-800-875-5908

$7,998

2005 ACURA TL SDN Leather, Moonroof, Silver

GRAND OPENING COUPON

9700 LYNDALE AVE. S.

$4,998

2003 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 4x4

GRAND OPENING COUPON

2007 FORD TAURUS SEL Sunrf, Leather, 65k Miles #3H008

2001 FORD F150 SC XLT Auto, V8

$12,998

2003 BUICK CENTURY CUSTOM Fresh Trade #110918A

$5,998

2007 FORD FOCUS S Sedan, 5 Spd, #110351A

$8,998

2007 FORD EXPLORER Ironman, RARE EDITION #3H010

$14,998

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22,998

119436B3

13,998

7060B2

2008 Lincoln

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26,998

$

2008 Ford

Navigator

35,997

Edge Limited

28,997

$

R4954A4

2008 Toyota

Highlander

26,997

$

SPORT. P7073A1

2004 Chevy

Focus SES

11,999 20011 Ford

SPECIAL EDITION

Corvette Conv 6K Miles. P7104A3

33,998

$

Mustang

Fusion SE

23,997

10,998

17,997

$

2006 Nissan

MKT 3.7L

35,999

$

2005 Dodge

2008 Ford

Ram SLT QUAD CAB. P7015A11

18,998

$

2008 Ford

27,998

14,997

17,997 2010 Ford

Edge SEL

18,998

$

37,998

$

2007 Lincoln

$

23,997

26,997

$

12,998

12,998

$

2007 Dodge

HANDICAP CONVERTSION

19,998

$

E250

34,999 2007 Audi

DIESEL, 55K MILES!

33,997

$

Q7 Quattro 4.2L. 110491A3

28,997

$

2008 Chevy

2007 Toyota

Cobalt LS SEDAN. 7016CC1

9,998

$

16,997

$

2010 Chevy

Focus SE

13,997

$

39K MILE

Prius Hybrid P7099A3

2009 Ford Sedan. P7062A1

30K MILE

Hightop Luxury Limo Van $ 100855B12

Sprinter 100552A3

Fusion S R4886A12

G8 3026B12

2006 Ford

$

2007 Ford

19K MILES!

2008 Pontiac

Escape 4x4 P71084A

NAV, VISTA, ROOF!

$

18,997

$

2005 Ford

MKX AWD P7009A11

Explorer E.B. R4891A12

13,998

Saleen S-281 CONVT. 6951B11

A4 Quattro 2.0T. 110058A10

Fusion SE

2007 Ford Mustang

Liberty Sport

2007 Ford AWD. R4909A1

25,998

2006 Audi

V6!

$

114642A11

30K MILE

$

2008 Jeep P7057A1

29,998 2008 Ford

14,998

$

ONE OWNER! LIMITED!

$

Ram SLT 4x4 QUAD CAB! 119427A3

4X4!

SUPER CREW!

$

LTHR, MOON

$

2009 Dodge

F150 Lariat 3027B12

Taurus SEL 110322A1

11,998

40K MILES! 4X4

25,998

$

TL/Nav 110036A3

Expedition 110389A2

SL Roadster P7064A1

AUTO!

$

2008 Ford

2003 Mercedes Benz

Frontier XE KING CAB I-4! 110374A2

Fusion

11,997

Flex LTD

32,997

29,999

$

2004 Acura

$

110521A4

NAV!

$

AWD. R4925A1

E500 4Matic 100374C1

2010 Lincoln R4672A11

2011 Ford

2005 NAV! Mercedes

$

37,996

Escape Hybrid R4928A1

2008 Ford

LOADED WITH EXTRAS!

$

19,998

$

2010 Ford

Camry SE

18,997

ROOF, 3RD ROW!

Journey SXT AWD. #L3096A4

MOON!

$

L3100A4

F150 Platinum SUPER CREW! P7105A4

300 HP! 30 MPG

$

COUPE. R4918A1

2006 Ford 7059B4

31,998 2010 Ford

$

R4649A10

2009 Toyota

CREW! DIESEL!

$

2009 Ford

30K MILE

8,997

F350 Lariat R4953A4

34,997

$

2009 Dodge

$

110333A3

4K MILES! ALL OPTIONS!

Explorer LIMITED. 114726A4

Mazda 3

37,997

Town Car

13,998

21,998

$

2005 Mazda

$

2008 Ford

$

LIMITED! 7032B3

PLUS AWD! R4939A1

13K MILES! R4948A4

2006 Lincoln

58K MILE

2010 Ford

38K MILE

Edge SEL

SHELBY GT 500

NAV., DVD, 30K MI!

$

R4929A1

2007 Ford

MUSTANG

$

2006 Ford Crew Cab R4677A11

2007 Ford

2006 Chevy

RARE SPORT LUXURY

$

MORE!

LTHR DVD! AWD!

Traverse LT R4938A3

33,998

$

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