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EP police begin tracking gas station drive-offs BY PAUL GROESSEL SUN NEWSPAPERS Filling up and peeling off, Eden Prairie police have been tracking gas station drive-offs closely. “We’ve always had gas drive-offs, but obviously when gas gets to as high as it is … and with the state of the economy, it just seems to [happen] more and more,” said Sgt. Dennis Paulson with the Eden Prairie Police Department. From January through September, there have been 128 reported drive-offs. Eden Prairie has 15 gas stations. Within the city, the most drive-offs occur at the Holiday gas station, 8051 Flying Cloud Drive, by the Eden Prairie Center. “They’re our No. 1 customer,” Paulson said. It’s next to the mall and next to the highway, making it an attractive drive-off spot, according to police. “Get in, get out and you’re gone,” Paulson said. GAS: TO PAGE 27

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It doesn’t take much for Brody Johnson, dressed as Mario, to cajole some candy from Kitchen store worker Jan Wussow, right, who handed out treats with coworker Judy Pallansch, left, at the Eden Prairie Center during Halloween night Monday. Stores inside the mall gave out candy to a healthy crowd of families that arrived for the event. The city of Eden Prairie helps organize the event every year with the host, the Eden Prairie mall. (Photo by Paul Groessel – Sun Newspapers)

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Domestic abuse is pervasive: BY PAUL GROESSEL SUN NEWSPAPERS If the level and amount of violence inside area homes was moved outside to the visible street corners, “people

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the suburbs, is the most prevalent form of violence in our communities. That message he regularly shares comes on the heels of October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Olson has

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Eden Prairie tutors FRESH-en up After-school program expands this year BY PAUL GROESSEL – SUN NEWSPAPERS An Eden Prairie after-school program has doubled its capacity for aid this year. The program is Friends Reaching Educational Stardom in Harmony, referred to as FRESH, which aims to help any student who needs reading and math help, but it has primarily served students of Somali descent. The program is helpful for those who are learning English or whose parents do not speak English, making help at home difficult, according to Nanette Missaghi, the district’s Integration Program Coordinator. It started in March 2009, serving 50 students in grades 5-12 twice a week, according to a report for the Eden Prairie School Board’s Oct. 25 meeting, when the board received an update about the program. This year they began helping 100 stu-

dents in grades 1-12, based on the number of students in need and the available funding. The program runs 6-8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Oak Point Elementary Media Center. Licensed Eden Prairie teachers tutor the students. They give 30-minute lessons and spend the rest of a session working on specific concerns and homework in small groups. Tutors incorporate standardized test preparation into their lessons and they follow up with classroom teachers to track the students’ performance while they’re in the program, according to the meeting report. This year’s expansion came since the program used only $35,000 of its $50,000 budget last year. During the first two school years, funds were taken from the superintendent’s budget, and this year it will come from the general fund, Missaghi said. Since Missaghi said there are more than 200 students eligible for the FRESH program, School Boardmember Chuck Mueller asked why they hadn’t come forward with a budget proposal

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for $250,000 or whatever it would cost to serve all students who qualified. Missaghi said they wanted to start small with what they could manage, since it was a new initiative and they had have licensed teachers as tutors. Missaghi and Stephen West, executive director of Educational Services, described other logistical and scheduling complexities, such as transportation, conflicts with other after-school activities and coordinating with other tutoring programs outside the district. “I would love to bring a $250,000 budget to you,” West said, but they wanted to start slowly and move up. FRESH initially operated on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but that conflicted with tutoring programs offered by Wooddale and City Hill churches, Missaghi and West said. After meeting with organizers, the district agreed to switch FRESH to Mondays and Wednesdays, which parents supported since it gave their students Monday through Thursday afterschool assistance. It has also started talking with the New American Academy, a program

started by an Eden Prairie math teacher at the beginning of the year. Asad Akliweyd (formerly known as Asad Shane) has said his program, which has volunteer tutors and operates on a low budget, has helped around 200 children since he started it in January. Meeting and organizing with outside tutoring groups has been one of FRESH’s main goals, Missaghi said. They are options parents appreciate. “They’re really pleased this is all available for their students,” Missaghi said. That collaboration fits with the program’s other goals, accelerating student achievement and creating an effective evaluation system. Students have improved because of the program, but the evaluation system could thoroughly track the impact FRESH has in the classroom, Missaghi said. The administration could offer another update about FRESH performance in June, West said, but they are working on a framework that could get the school board results at different points throughout the year.

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Eden Prairie company honored with BBB Integrity Award Boy’s Electric nominated for ethical, reliable work BY PAUL GROESSEL – SUN NEWSPAPERS The Better Business Bureau has given a little extra wattage to a familygrown Eden Prairie business. Boy’s Electric of Eden Prairie has won the BBB of Minnesota and North Dakota’s 2011 Integrity Award, based on the company’s track record for ethical, reliable work. “We’re very, very excited,” said Boy’s Electric owner Kent Boll. The company, which makes residential service calls throughout the metro area, was one of 205 companies in Minnesota and North Dakota that were nominated for the award, separated into three categories determined by company size, according to Dan Hendrickson of the BBB. Boy’s Electric won in the first category, for companies with 1-10 employees. Anyone can nominate a company for the award, Hendrickson said, but the company still has to apply for it. It’s an extensive process. Only 30 companies submitted a formal application for the award, Hendrickson said. “I worry sometimes that it is daunting,” Hendrickson said, but businesses that go through the process know it’s worth the effort. Boll said the application consisted of

a 30-page report, proof of their guarantees on warranties, letters of recommendation from at least three customers, three business partners and community members such as the chamber of commerce. It even had a letter of recommendation from one of its competitors. Even though Harrison Electric Inc. in Plymouth is a competitor, the two companies refer their customers to the other when they are booked or can’t get to a service call, Boll said. It’s not very common in the industry, he said, but it works since they share similar business practices, gained from the same consulting and support company, Clockwork Home Services Inc. Boy’s Electric has four staff members – Boll, his brother, another technician and an office manager. Around six years ago, Boll parlayed his father’s refrigerator and electrical service company, Dr. Dan’s Refrigeration and Electrical, into his own electrical service company. His father still runs the refrigerator service business, now called Dr. Dan’s Refrigeration, in Young America. Boll’s business grew 60 percent in 2010 and has grown 67 percent so far this year, he said. It wasn’t too impacted by the housing market downturn since it just makes service calls for existing homes. The company doesn’t do contract or homebuilding work, he said. Boll said he plans on adding refrigerator repair to his business in 2013.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Paraplegic yoga instructor to speak A nationally recognized paraplegic yoga instructor will speak this weekend at Mall of America in Bloomington. Matthew Sanford’s “Waking Mind and Body” presentations are 1-2 p.m.

and 2:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 at the Mall of America rotunda. Sanford’s presentations will include an introduction to yoga for all abilities as he shares his story of trauma, loss and the transformative work of his nonprofit Mind Body Solutions. A raffle drawing will be held at each session. Info: xr.com/sunday.

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Sure, don’t vote, and see if I care (I do) It’s your right not to vote. No, really, it is. It’s foolish, but you’re well within your rights to stay home on Nov. 8 and not participate in the processes that have a distinct effect on your life. No one’s going to show up at your door and haul you off for avoiding the polls. Everyone knows voting is a pretty darn good thing to do, but apparently that’s not enough to get the unmotivated moving, so here’s hoping this column nudges you off the couch and into the voting box. Break it down however you want – as a nation, state, county or city, we are governed by individuals who are placed into positions of power by a voting process. Without this process, we’d be no better than a lawless

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mob. We rely on that process to ensure we have leadership divined by the people to be the best we can come up with. And, if they’re not the best, at least the people choose our own elected officials. In my mind, they should be chosen by all the people. At least those who can vote. According to George Mason University’s United States Elections Project, about 2,123,369 Minnesotans voted in the 2010 general elections. The project also states that 3,799,328

The changing world of gathering news Maybe it’s my age or perhaps a generational thing that has caused me to notice, but the world of print media seems to be changing considerably from not too long ago. The use of a pen or pencil and a reporter’s notebook is becoming used less to new forms of newsgathering, which requires one to remain knowledgeable and engaged in these techniques. When I began my career in the media in the mid-’90s, most new technology was not available, thus requiring all of us in the field to pick up telephones, get in our vehicles, and travel to destinations near and far. This was in broadcast media, but the gathering techniques were on par with print, mostly. The Internet had not taken hold, and of course it did not yet have the impact on people in the

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way it seems to affect us all in many ways. And even then, my image of a reporter, from old TV shows and movies, was that of a busy man with messy clothes and perhaps a 5 o’clock shadow, and a “press” ID in his hat while wearing a trench coat. In fact, this idea of an “old school reporter” is so outdated that it is now being offered to all as a Halloween costume. It’s not and certainly has not been a representation of what a modern-day reporter looks like. RICCI: TO PAGE 13

Minnesotans were considered eligible to vote that year. Simple math will show that 1,675,959 legally eligible voters decided it wasn’t worth the time. There are those who do not care about the outcomes of elections. Those who feel the process has gone awry or honestly just don’t care about the quality of our roads, the education our nation’s – or more specifically, this city’s – children are getting, or the direction in which our tax dollars are being spent. So if that’s your goal, stay home. Turn on the TV, spend an hour or two with the “real” housewives of who-really-cares and check out of active society. It really doesn’t matter. To you anyway. Apparently 44 percent of Minnesotans don’t care, so at

least you won’t be alone in your apathy. But please, please, please don’t think you can only choose to participate when you feel like it and still be taken seriously. If you choose not to educate yourself on the issues, not to get to know the candidates and ultimately not to vote, please don’t sit back in your La-Z-Boy and complain about how things are going. Again, it’s your right not to vote. And, thanks to the First Amendment – personally, my favorite amendment – it’s your right to grumble and mumble about the sad state of affairs when you couldn’t take the time to exercise your constitutionally protected freedoms. But I don’t want to hear it.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Open letter to school board candidates To the editor: There’s been a lot of talk in the papers recently about the 300 students who left Eden Prairie schools this year. The message I’m getting is these are the children of families dissatisfied with the boundary changes. I’m not sure how many families moved their children for this reason. But, I’d like to challenge the candidates to consider the following. First, we have about 9,500 students in the district. They are still here. Second, we have overcrowding at one school and many empty spots at the others. Third, we haven’t had neighborhood schools for a

long time. Before the boundary changes, certain families have attended Cedar Ridge and Forest Hills from miles away, for example. Fourth, our schools are more diverse than they were 10 years ago. We were greatly imbalanced regarding schools attended by children receiving free or reduced lunch. We’ve had great success. Ninety-five percent of students at EP schools go on to further education. Do I believe we must make great strides in communication and transparency? That’s an obvious yes. Do I think we must continue to close the achievement gap? Without a doubt. Do I think we need to hold our district management’s feet to the fire regarding demanding curriculum, college preparedness, no excuses test results, LETTERS: TO PAGE 12

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Bratrud and Fox for EP School Board To the editor: Observing the actions of the Eden Prairie School Board over the past year, it is apparent there is a need for change. Historically, Eden Prairie has been one of the outstanding school districts in the state. Parents were attracted to our community in part because of our schools’ well-earned reputation. That reputation is at risk. The fact that several hundred parents have chosen to send

their children to neighboring districts, private or charter schools because of the actions of our school board is a wake-up call for all of us. We have an opportunity to choose new leadership for our district at the polls in the coming election. I have known two of the candidates for many years and urge your consideration of Karla Bratrud and Tim Fox. Both Tim and Karla understand the schools should serve parents, not the other way around. They have demonstrated their commitment to education and the success of our students through their involvement in our community for years. Karla has been a volunteer and has actively engaged the district in recent years to bring greater accountability and responsiveness to parent concerns. Tim has previously served on the Board and has a background in business in addition to being a leader in youth ministry at Wooddale church. They both have the skills and the commitment to move our school district toward academic achievement and accountability to the public. Please join me in supporting Tim and Karla. David Hann Eden Prairie Hann is the Republican Senator for state Senate District 42, which represents Eden Prairie and parts of Minnetonka.

Dave Espe for Eden Prairie School Board To the editor: Next week, we will have the opportunity to participate in a very important school board election. The choices we make will affect thousands of Eden

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Tim Fox for Eden Prairie School Board To the editor: I am writing to encourage those voting in the upcoming Eden Prairie

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Kindergarten open house at OLG in Edina Our Lady of Grace Catholic School in Edina is holding a kindergarten open house for children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2012. There are two open house sessions 8:45-10 a.m. and 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at the school, 5051 Eden Ave., Edina. The morning open house is for both parent and child. Children will participate in supervised activities with current kindergartners in the classroom while parents receive a presentation in the church dining room. The evening open house is for parents who were unable to attend the morning session. Information about fall 2012 registration will be available at both. Refreshments will be served. Info: olgschool.net or 952 929-5463.

Bloomington Symphony Orchestra performs in Eden Prairie Nov. 13 The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra is scheduled to present “Optimism and Despair,” the second concert of the 2011-2012 concert season, 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 16515 Luther Way, Eden Prairie. The orchestra will have guest conductor and music director candidate Nobuyoshi Yasuda at the podium. The concert will also feature the orchestra’s concertmaster and Minnesota Orchestra first violinist, Rebecca Corruccini, as soloist. The program, “Optimism and Despair” features Festive Overture and Violin Concerto No. 1, both by Dmitri Shostakovich and Symphony No. 6 “Pathetique” by Piotr Ilych Tchaikovsky. Yasuda is one of four candidates selected by a search committee made up of orchestra musicians, staff and board members, to perform with the orchestra in 2011-2012. A new music director will be appointed beginning with the 2012-2013 concert season.

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Genocide documentary screening is Nov. 7 An award-winning documentary about the Darfur genocide will be shown next week in Richfield. A screening of “The Devil Came on Horseback” is 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, at Richfield High School, 7001 Harriet Ave. S. Former U.S. Marine Capt. Brian Steidle became a witness to genocide in Sudan’s Darfur region. The ongoing conflict has claimed more than 400,000 lives. The film uses Steidle’s photographs of the violence and records his efforts to bring this tragedy to public attention. The screening is sponsored by World Without Genocide, a human rights organization. It is recommended for ages 14 and older. Following the film, World Without Genocide Executive Director Ellen Kennedy will speak about the increasingly volatile situation in Sudan. Info: worldwithoutgenocide.org.

Climate film showing Nov. 7 in Edina The film “White Water, Black Gold” will be shown 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, at Southdale Library, 7001 York Ave. S., Edina as part of the Climate SOS Film Series. The film follows David Lavallee on his three-year journey across western Canada in search of the truth about the impact of extracting oil from the tar sands of Alberta. “White Water, Black Gold” raises questions about the level of environmental damage people are willing to tolerate to feed their oil appetite. Info: 612-965-8284, ClimateSOSFilmSeries@gmail.com, or find “Climate Action Needed Now” on Facebook.

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Toastmasters develops leaders and communicators More than 200 Toastmasters clubs meet weekly throughout the metro area BY MATTHEW HANKEY – SUN NEWSPAPERS A club exists where people can enhance their speaking skills, as well as leadership abilities. These people commit only one hour per week to attend the meetings. This club is called Toastmasters. There are numerous Toastmasters clubs around the metro area, with more than 230 clubs located within a 50-mile radius of the 55122 Eagan Zip Code. Toastmasters International was founded in 1924 and has had more than 4 million members join its ranks. Currently, there are 270,000 members worldwide who meet weekly at 13,000 clubs. Club 3561 is Blues Communications Plus, which meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each Wednesday at the Blue Cross Blue Shield Anoka Room, 3535 Blue Cross

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Account Executive Sonja Tengdin, owner of Scoopy Poo Doggy Doo Pick Up in Edina, is a co-founder of PetPAC, a professional organization for business owners in the growing pet industry. She said her dogs, Bode, left, a 100-pound Bernese Mountain dog, and Gunnar, right, a 76-pound flat-coated retriever, are part of her family. (Photo by Katie Mintz – Sun Newspapers)

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and invites other PetPAC members and companies to connect with dog owners. Morehouse was planning his first annual Howl-oween Party and Dog Adoption Fair Oct. 30 that would also bring in other vendors. “The pet business is a huge industry, but it’s a fairly tight knit industry too,” he said. Tengdin said PetPAC, which meets once a month, aims to become the go-to resource for the pet industry in the Twin Cities. This fall, it is hosting twopart seminar “Growing Your Pet Business” for members and non-members. About 30 attended the first session Oct. 17 with presentations on marketing and promotion from Carolyn Greene of Edina-based Marketing Plus International and Linda Anderson, cofounder of Angel Animals Network, a PetPAC member. The second session Monday evening, Nov. 7, at The Depot Coffeehouse in Hopkins, will feature PetPAC member Patrick Nau of Minneapolis-based Patrick Nau Photography on strategic partnerships. Nau partners with pet supply store chain Chuck & Don’s. Gene Wood, state director of Business Networking International and owner of Life’s Pure Balance, which sells cleaning products safe for pets, will also speak.

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Above, Eden Prairie resident Tom Morehouse opened Lucky Dog Pet Lodge in Bloomington this summer. The PetPAC member said he feels confident the 30,000-square-foot facility, including an 18,000-squarefoot outdoor play yard, will do well. At right, Twin Cities pet owners are finding more ways to pamper their pets, like this lucky dog in daycare at Lucky Dog Pet Lodge in Bloomington. According to the American Pet Products Association, total U.S. pet industry expenditures were estimated at $50.8 billion in 2011. (Photos by Katie Mintz – Sun Newspapers)

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Halloween at Eden Prairie Center Below, Madison Johnson, right, dressed as Minnie Mouse, strolls into the Eden Prairie Center with her mother, Danielle Johnson, for a night of trick-or-treating. Top right, Landon Benson, right, takes a monster break from treat gathering with his mother Lindsey Benson by listening to the guitar duo, the Okee Dokee Brothers. Lower right, the Okee Dokee Brothers, Justin Lansing, left, and Joe Mailander, right, entertain families and shoppers at the Eden Prairie Center Monday during its trick-or-treating event.

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Sparky the Fire Dog shakes hands with Noah Say, dressed as the Green Lantern, during the Halloween event. Eden Prairie firefighters arrived Monday to hand out treats and talk with families. (Photo by Paul Groessel – Sun Newspapers)

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Gas FROM PAGE 1 Paulson said a detective has been working with loss prevention staff at Holiday and checking in with different gas stations in Eden Prairie to see how they can help each other curb driveoffs. Officers are working on tracking the specific number of drive-offs in the city to get a finger on how much of problem it is. Even so, some gas stations don’t report drive-offs because they believe it’s just part of doing business, he said It’s not always a straight forward or simple situation though. When someone does take off without paying, it can be hard to get a physical description of the driver along with the license plate number. And the driver isn’t necessarily the vehicle owner. Sometimes, a driver will say he swiped his credit card but didn’t realize it had not registered, Paulson said. Once in a while, when a gas station is busy, the attendant will get an incorrect description or the wrong license plate of a drive-off vehicle. “That doesn’t happen very often,” Paulson said. “Most of the clerks are trained very well.” Many times, Paulson said, if the department can’t build a case worth prosecuting – since proving intent to steal is difficult – they can only ask the alleged perpetrator to pay the gas station back. For instance, last week, a license plate number appeared on the state

database that was linked to a May drive-off that took place at the Holiday gas station near the Eden Prairie mall, Paulson said. It was off the system for months because the registered owner was arrested for DWI in January and the vehicle’s plates were forfeited, so the plate numbers were not on file. Paulson now has the license plate number after it was re-registered. The gas station manager also provided a description of the car and a description of the driver, Paulson said. However, Paulson also has information that could make it seem like the driver had thought she paid at the pump. So, that will make it difficult to prove she intended to steal, Paulson said. Since it took place in May, he’ll have to go to the registered vehicle owner, say the police department has a description of a driver and vehicle that matches her and her vehicle and ask if she remembers being there at the time. It could be a case where a prosecution can’t occur, and all Paulson could do is ask the driver to speak with the manager and work out a re-payment. “I don’t like necessarily doing that,” Paulson said, “but I may have a real hard time proving that she intended to drive away.” From his standpoint, it’s a preventable crime, and the Eden Prairie taxpayers shouldn’t have to pay for the police officers’ time investigating these lower-priority cases, Paulson said. Pre-pay or pay-at-the-pump could prevent these drive-offs, he said. Holiday gas station representatives could not be reached to comment.

Domestics FROM PAGE 1 on the Domestic Abuse Response Team, known as DART. The unit won the Minnesota Crime Prevention Association’s Team of the Year Award in October 2010 for its services. DART actively works with domestic abuse victims and potential victims to reduce violence in homes. That message is also on the heels of Viking’s defensive back Chris Cook’s felony charge for allegedly strangling his girlfriend at his Eden Prairie residence Oct. 22. In Eden Prairie, Sgt. Dennis Paulson said, from his perspective, there are domestic calls on a regular basis. There is about an arrest once a week and a domestic call of some kind – whether verbal or physical – during every shift, it seems. Specifically, in 2009 there were 370 reports of a domestic situation in Eden Prairie, 95 of which were incidents of domestic violence. Violent incidents increased in 2010. There were 344 reports of a domestic situation in the city, 126 of which were incidents of domestic violence. It doesn’t have to be extreme to be domestic abuse, Paulson said. It could be verbal abuse, a push, a slap, a hit. To further reduce domestic violence, Eden Prairie police, as well as Edina and St. Louis Park, have implemented a lethality screening – questions that officers responding to a domestic call can ask the victim. Bloomington and Richfield, the other two cities Cornerstone serves, plan on

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implementing it, Olson said. Cornerstone hired Olson under a federal grant to coordinate prevention and awareness efforts among the five cities Cornerstone serves, the police departments and judicial system. Paulson, now leading Eden Prairie’s DART, said the lethality screening is meant to measure how much of a real or potential danger someone could be in. The screenings are given when responding to all domestic abuse calls involving intimate partners who live together. The first three of the dozen yes or no questions can trigger the biggest alarms, Paulson said. They ask if a partner has ever used or threatened to use a weapon against the other, if the partner has ever threatened children and if the victim thinks if his or her partner is trying to kill them. They may seem like obvious questions, but the form has created a regimented standard for victims, potential victims, the police department, advocates and the court system. Since Eden Prairie police officers and other departments screen someone in every domestic call, something that could otherwise be missed is accounted for, Olson and Paulson said. Olson offered an example. There was an incident where police responded to a verbal argument at a home. After talking with and screening the woman while the man was gone, police found out she had been in an abusive relationship for years. If the police had not gone through the

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EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY – NOV. 4 THROUGH NOV. 10 FRIDAY

SATURDAY

4 Family Bingo Night Where: Community Center, 16700 Valley View Road When: 6-8 p.m. Info: edenprairie.org.

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5 Free Family Flick: “Happy Feet” Where: Theaters at Mall of America, Bloomington When: 10 a.m. Info: xr.com/moa

MONDAY

6 Roseville Big Band Where: Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina When: 7 p.m. Info: 952-833-9540

TUESDAY

7 Climate SOS Film Series: “White Water, Black Gold” Where: Southdale Library, 7001 York Ave. S., Edina When: 7 p.m. Info: 612-965-8284

Family Storytime Where: Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Drive When: 10:30 a.m. Info: 612-543-6275

8 Election Day Where: Citywide When: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Info: pollfinder.sos.state .mn.us. Family Stortime Where: Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Drive When: 7 p.m. Info: 612-543-6275

Domestics FROM PREVIOUS PAGE screening, they wouldn’t have known. Even though it had not been reported and no criminal action could be taken for the argument, the woman was able

to contact Cornerstone and is now receiving help. The streamlined process also helps in court, Olson said. The standard judicial action for a fifth-degree domestic assault for a first-time offender is to release the defendant, with conditions, until the court hearings or trial begins. In one incident, the judge could see from the lethality screening that the

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9 Job Transition Group meeting Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 13600 Technology Drive When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: standrewlu.org

defendant was at high risk for violently offending his partner, so the judge, under his authority of reasonable cause, was able to hold him in jail and set bail at $30,000. Eden Prairie police have started using the assessment since Olson retired, but they have always referred every domestic abuse victim – regardless of the severity of the incident – to

10 Okee Dokee Brothers Where: Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina When: Noon Info: 952-833-9540.

Cornerstone. Officers also contact Cornerstone after making contact with a victim, so Cornerstone can follow up as well. Olson urges anyone who may be a victim of domestic abuse, or anyone who knows a potential victim, to contact Cornerstone at 952-884-0330 or Day One MN Domestic Violence Crisis Line at 1-866-223-1111.

LEGAL NOTICES 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. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Amazing Athletes of Southwest Metro Principal Place of Business: 18233 Croixwood Ln, Eden Prairie MN 55347 List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if

an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Sarah J. Willard, 18233 Croixwood Ln, Eden Prairie MN 55347 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. FILED: October12, 2011 /s/ Sarah J. Willard, Owner (Oct. 27 & Nov. 3, 2011) D4-Amazing

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an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: TEF INC, 10785 Valley View Rd., Eden Prairie, MN 55344 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. FILED: October 19, 2011 /s/ Lynn E. Fleener, Administrator (Nov. 3 & 10, 2011) D4-ClubTonka

School District 272 (Official Publication) NOTICE OF LOCATION WHERE BALLOTS WILL BE COUNTED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 272 (EDEN PRAIRIE) STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the election judges for Independent School District No. 272 shall count the ballots cast in the School District’s November 8, 2011 general election at the following locations for the polling places and combined polling places specified. COMBINED POLLING PLACE: Immanuel Lutheran Church 16515 Luther Way Eden Prairie, Minnesota COMBINED POLLING PLACE: St. Andrew Lutheran Church 13600 Technology Drive

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Hannah Jeter Jeter, a sophomore at Eden Prairie High, finished second to Wayzata’s Anna French in the Section 6AA girls cross country meet Oct. 26 at Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista. Jeter covered the 4K course in 14 minutes, 47 seconds.

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Section 5 finals set

The state Class AA girls and boys cross country meets will be run Saturday, Nov. 5, at St. Olaf College in Northfield. Eden Prairie’s Hannah Jeter, who finished second to French in the Section 6AA meet, is among the state Class AA contenders. Edina and Eden Prairie are the state boys team qualifiers from Section 6AA. Sophomore Cal Lawton, junior Henry Zurn and seniors Andrew Hansen and Ricardo Reyes are leaders for the Eden Prairie boys. – Compiled by John Sherman

Gray, a Benilde-St. Margaret’s receiver, caught the winning 26-yard touchdown pass from Keaton Studsrud as the Red Knights rallied for a 36-32 victory over Orono in the Class 4A, Section 6 football playoffs Oct. 29.

A capacity crowd is expected to watch the Class 5A, Section 6 football championship game between Minnetonka and Eden Prairie at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at EP’s Aerie Stadium. Players to watch for Eden Prairie are running backs Andrew Larson and Rashawn Fountain, defensive tackle Tyson Reinke and linebacker Drake Michaelson. Minnetonka counters with running backs DeAndre Singleton and DeCeon Schumann and safety Charles Webb. EP coach Mike Grant has had great success against Minnetonka over the years with an 11-1 record.

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Tonka travels to EP

One of the state’s most talented offensive teams, Osseo, will play one of the state’s best defensive teams, Wayzata, in the Class 5A, Section 5 football finals Friday, Nov. 4, at Wayzata High Stadium. Coming off a 21-14 semifinal win over Champlin Park, Wayzata is 9-0 and No. 1 in the state Class 5A rankings. Osseo, which beat Maple Grove 20-14 in the semis, is 9-1 this fall.

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GRANT’S DOMINANCE Eden Prairie High football coach Mike Grant has a career 11-1 record against Minnetonka, the team the Eagles will face in the Section 6 finals Nov. 4 at Aerie Stadium.

Roy McGhee (7) outruns everyone, including the back judge, in the Eden Prairie High football team’s 4820 victory over Edina Oct. 29 at EP’s Aerie Stadium. (Photo by Brian Nelson – Contributing Photographer)

EP ready to defend section title Minnetonka is Eagles’ opponent Friday night BY JOHN SHERMAN – SUN NEWSPAPERS Two teams riding hot streaks will meet for the Class 5A, Section 6 football title at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at Eden Prairie’s Aerie Stadium. Eden Prairie (8-1) will take on Minnetonka (8-2) in an all-Lake Conference final. Eden Prairie smashed Edina 48-20 in the section semifinals Oct. 29 while Minnetonka was equally impressive in dispatching Chanhassen 41-10. Even though his record against Minnetonka is 11-1 lifetime, Eden Prairie head coach Mike Grant is wary of the Skippers. “Minnetonka has the best talent of anybody, year in and year out,” Grant said ear-

lier this week. “They have size and speed this year. It will be hard to figure out a way to beat them.” Eden Prairie has already beaten Minnetonka once this year. During the regular season, the Eagles blanked Tonka 16-0. The Skippers are a high-scoring team, but Eden Prairie’s first-team defense has yielded only one touchdown all season, and that came in the opener against Champlin Park. “When you have a defense as good as ours, it’s everybody,” said Grant. “Tyson Reinke has had an outstanding season in the defensive line and Drake Michaelson is having a great year at linebacker. Ryan Gunderson, one of our corners, has four or five interceptions. Matt Knoff has played very well at safety.” In its game with Edina, Eden Prairie gave up one touchdown on a blocked punt DEFEND: TO PAGE 31

The Eden Prairie High sophomore placed sixth in the Section 6AA boys cross country meet Oct. 26 at Gale Woods Farm. He ran a 5K time of 16:08 in leading the Eagles to state.

Grant Shaeffer Eden Prairie High’s junior quarterback had one of his best games of the season as the Eagles beat Edina 48-20 in the section playoffs Oct. 29 at EP’s Aerie Stadium. Shaeffer completed all four of his passes for 142 yards and two touchdowns.

Kira Zubar Going into next week’s Section 6AA girls swimming and diving meet, Eden Prairie’s Zubar has the state’s second-fastest time in the 500yard freestyle (5:05.43). She is also third fastest in the 200-yard freestyle (1:54.86).

Henry Zurn Zurn’s performance helped the Eden Prairie High boys cross country team earn a state-meet berth with its second-place finish in Section 6AA. Zurn ran a 5K time of 16:17 to place 10th in the section meet at Gale Woods Farm.

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Eagle boys cross country finds way to final day State Class AA meet is Nov. 5 in Northfield BY DAVE PEDERSEN – SUN NEWSPAPERS Senior captain Andrew Hansen can live with finishing one place away from qualifying for the State Class AA cross country meet as an individual because Eden Prairie placed second to qualify for state as a team at the Section 6AA meet last Wednesday. Hansen does not even have to envy junior teammate Henry Zurn, who did secure the 10th and final individual place going to state. Zurn joins sophomore Cal Lawton who placed sixth. The state meet runs Saturday, Nov. 10 at St. Olaf College in Northfield. The girls go at 10 a.m. and boys at 11 a.m. Sophomore Hannah Jeter will represent the Eagle girls after placing second overall at sections. The girls team was third, just missing a trip to state. “Our boys ran one of the most competitive races that Eden Prairie has ran in many years,” said coach Jeff Lindlief. “Every single runner knew exactly what they needed to do for us to qualify. Even so, they barely nudged out Wayzata, which is a testament to the incredible strength and depth of this section.” For Hansen, the disappointment of not making the top 10 is far overshadowed by the joy of the team’s success. There was no way he was going to be left out again. As a sophomore he was an

alternate on the Eden Prairie team that won the state title. He was in the team picture and has the medal, but he longed to be more a part of it by participating. Last season Eden Prairie did not qualify as a team for the first time in eight years. The top three runners last season graduated, leaving the uncertainty about who would be the top seven this season. Four seniors were joined by two juniors and three sophomores, who filled the gaps. “We started the season strong, but did not improve as much as we wanted,” said Hansen. “When we finished third in the conference behind Edina and Wayzata, we knew we had to do better than that to get to state.” At the section meet all of the boys “stepped it up” to post their fastest times ever. The top four scorers placed in the top 13. Following Hansen were senior Ricardo Reyes (13), sophomore Jacob Young (16), junior Ryan Stewart (18) and sophomore Jack Odzer (34). “We all knew what we had to do and spent weeks preparing for the section meet,” adds Hansen. “We knew what strategy it would take. It came down to who wants to go to state bad enough.” Hansen said all the runners trust in coach Lindlief, knowing if they do what he says for workouts and training, the team could reach its goal. “Some teams trapper to be ready for the season, where we train hard in the summer and even harder once the season starts,” says Hansen. “Our focus is

Kyle Anderson (440) of the Minnetonka High boys cross country team holds off Eden Prairie’s Cal Lawton (120) to finish fifth in the Section 6AA meet Oct. 26 at Gale Woods Farm. Both Anderson and Lawton qualified for the state meet, which will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at St. Olaf College in Northfield. (Photo by John Sherman – Sun Newspapers) to peak at the section and state meets.” Coach Lindlief said the section meet was one of the best “team goals” he has seen executed in several years. “We also knew that it was very likely that we could run outstanding and still not qualify,” adds Lindlief. “Regarding state, if the boys run competitively like they did in sections, they have a chance at placing in the top five. This would be an outstanding accomplishment for this group of runners.” Lindlief said Jeter ran one of the fastest times in EP school history on the Gale Woods section meet course.

“She qualified by running an extremely smart and gutsy race on a challenging course,” said her coach. “Hannah just missed being All-State last year as a ninth-grader, but has a very good chance of placing highly in this year’s meet.” Three sophomores paced the Eagle girls at the section meet. Trailing Jeter was sophomores Eryn Stewart (18) and Olivia Dengel (24). Next came seniors Andria Tauer (26) and Carlin Schulz (27), plus ninth-grader Samantha Schnirring (31) and junior Brittany Platt (37).

Return of injured Eagle helps volleyball team fly in playoffs BY DAVE PEDERSEN – SUN NEWSPAPERS The return to action of some injured Eden Prairie volleyball players has helped the Eagles to fly right in the Class 3A, Section 6 tournament. The No. 1 seed Eagles defeated Orono 3-0 last week, advancing to the semifinals against No. 4 Hopkins on Tuesday, after this issue went to press. The section title game is 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 at Edina. The coaches voted to move the final to Saturday, but the logistics could not be worked out. Senior hitter Ellen Piechowski was sidelined with a partial tear of a knee ligament on Oct. 13 during Eden Prairie’s win over Wayzata that clinched the league title and top section seed.

A couple weeks later she returned to help power the Eagles over Orono to open section play. Piechowski had nine kills, six digs and a “remarkable” six service aces. “You don’t see that very often,” said Becker about the six aces out of 20 serve attempts. “When you score aces you are placing the ball well, making it difficult for opponents to move to it. Ellen also has a float serve, like a knuckle ball where it can move on players at the last second.” Becker said he can’t recall seeing six aces in his career. He says it does not happen much these days because players are so good. The coach also was surprised because it was Piechowski’s first match back from the injury. The 5-10 outside hitter is

a six-rotation player who does it all. Piechowski didn’t do any of it last year, missing the entire season with an ACL knee injury, which has happened to both knees in her career. “When you don’t have players in the program, you forget what impact they can have when healthy,” said coach Chad Becker about Piechowski. After losing Piechowski, the team also lost the services of junior hitter/setter Leesa Hulstrand to a concussion suffered at the Eastview tournament Oct. 15. The Eagles lost the next match to Hopkins to end the regular season. Both players were ready to go when EP went against the Royals at sections Tuesday. Against Orono, junior captain Sarah Wilhite powered the offense with 24 kills

and 10 digs for the “double double.” Junior Jamie Cairncross also had 10 digs as the libero. Senior hitter Anna Domalewski added three ace serves and setter Maddie Reese had 31 set assists and six digs. If the Eagles get past Hopkins they will go against either No. 2 Wayzata or No. 3 Minnetonka in the section title match. Both are good teams, but Becker is more leery of Wayzata, which played in the last two state championship matches. “Wayzata has the history and experience playing at a high level,” adds Becker. “Plus, it is hard to beat a team for a third time in a season. We would have to play well against either team to make it to state.”

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Decision to go out for Eagle soccer proves beneficial Blanche leads EP in first varsity season BY DAVE PEDERSEN – SUN NEWSPAPERS Junior forward Natalio Blanche decided not to go out for the Eden Prairie boys soccer team last season because “I felt like I was not ready to play at a level like this.” Blanche was more than ready for the varsity level this year, leading the team in scoring with 17 goals and seven assists. His header scored the winning goal with less than three minutes to play in the Section 2A title game victory over Jefferson. It is the first state tourney trip for the Eagles since 2007. The Eagles (13-3-3) opened the state Class AA tournament last week with a 4-1 victory over Blaine, advancing to the state semifinals against Maple Grove (13-4-2) played Tuesday after this issue went to press. The Crimson upset previously unbeaten and No. 2 seed North High. The state title game is 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 in the Metrodome. The other bracket had unbeaten Eastview against Minneapolis Southwest. Goals against Blaine were scored by junior Chris Hurst, sophomore Abdul Omar, senior Dane Niemira and senior

Defend FROM PAGE 29 and two late rushing touchdowns with its reserves on the field. EP’s offense produced 27 points in the first quarter and by halftime the Eagles were ahead 41-6. “On the second play of our first possession, we scored on a 61-yard pass play from Grant Shaeffer to Zach Hovey,” said Grant. Shaeffer followed up with a 5-yard TD run. Andrew Larson ran 1 yard for another score and Jacob Woodring capped the first-quarter scoring with a 3-yard touchdown. Shaeffer went back to the air in the second quarter, hitting Roy McGhee on a 53yard touchdown pass play. Also in the second quarter, Larson scored on a 35-yard run. Chris Erickson scored on a 2-yard run

Mason Moore. “Natalio came out for a couple days last year and decided not to play,” recalls coach Vince Thomas. “This year he came with renewed vigor. He is very skilled, creative and has a great understanding of the game, instinctively. I like to say great scorers are born not made.” Blanch grew up playing youth soccer in Argentina since he was 5. His family moved to Minnesota three years ago. He played on the Eagle ninthgrade team, but did not feel ready to play varsity as a sophomore, so he didn’t play at all last school season. Blanche played on the U16 Eden Prairie summer club team that placed second in the state tournament at the premier or top level. Teammates who were on the Eagle varsity urged him to come out again. “I decided to see what happens,” said Blanche. “It was a surprise to me that I made varsity because I did not play last year. When I started scoring, I said ‘I could do this’ and it was fun. I don’t make goals by myself. We are a very good passing team.” Blanche works at forward along with some other players who learned the sport in other countries. Omar is from Kenya, junior Roman Derevyanko is from Russia and junior midfielder Medo Youssef is from Egypt.

in the third quarter for Eden Prairie’s final points. Larson led EP’s ground attack, rushing 12 times for 53 yards. McGhee added 45 yards on six rushes and Woodring had 42 yards on six carries. Shaeffer’s passing was a big plus. The junior connected on all four of his attempts for 142 yards. Although the game was a blowout, it didn’t lack drama. “The game got nasty in the second half,” Grant noted. “Edina was called for seven personal fouls.” Edina finished the season 5-5 overall and scored an emotional 38-35 win over Hopkins prior to taking on Eden Prairie. As the Eagles move forward to their game with Minnetonka, Grant said he expects a physical game. “We know that Minnetonka will be well coached,” he said. “[Coach] Dave Nelson has a great staff over there and they always come prepared.”

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• 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.

$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

MERCHANDISE MOVER $44

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

• 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

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

10917 Valley View Road 952-392-6888

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

Counsel & Support Group

www.aaminneapolis.org

952-922-0880 - MPLS www.aastpaul.org 651-227-5502 - St. Paul

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

1500

Professional Services

1505

Selling or Buying Gold & Silver

Buying Coins, Gold, Silver, Paper Money, Proof & Mint Sets Top $ $ $ paid! Experienced, honest.

Andrew 612-770-6578

BUYING Gold, Silver & Platinum, Jewelry & Sterling Flatware, Costume Jewelry, Stamps, All US Coins & Currency

THE MOST CASH PAID!

1505

Selling or Buying Gold & Silver

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

1530

Computer Services

Harmony PC Computer Repair Service in Home. 20 yrs exp. Woman-owned. 651-605-5804 www.harmonypc.us

2050

Building & Remodeling

2000

2040

Business Services Blacktop & Sealcoating

Building & Remodeling

2070

2050

Building & Remodeling

* Home Remodeling/ * Renovation 20+ yrs Ref's & owner on the Job Site! Rob 612-578-4897

Custom Cabinetry Res/Comm 952-881-6026

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

• Window & Door $27,800 Replacement 16’x16’ room • Additions • Roofs addition • Basements Call for details • Garages 28 yrs. exp. • Decks • Siding Insurance Claims

952-894-6226 / 612-239-3181

FREE ESTIMATES Insured, Bonded & Licensed No. 20011251

Hardwood Flooring: Installation, Sanding & Refinishing of Hardwood Floors. Exp. Randy 651-402-1819 Tom Hosek Construction

Cabinetry & Counters

ATLWoodworking.com

EGRESS WINDOWS FREE EST YEAR ROUND INS/LIC 651-777-5044

Mickelson's Asphalt

Driveways Repairs & Sealcoating. 952-890-9461

ARTHUR THEYSON CONSTRUCTION WORK GUARANTEED

TheysonConstruction.com

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

2050

Cabinet Refinishing Like New! Reasonable $$ Hinge Work & Painting. Expert/23Yrs 952-451-1600

KITCHEN RENAISSANCE

I Do All My Own Work! All carpentry, windows, doors, bath, kitch, tile, LL. Repairs or All New. No Job too small. L#2338, ins. bonded. Tom 612-802-3668

The Refacing, new cabs/counters

Origina 25+ Yrs Exp. Owner/Oper 763-586-0701

Building & Remodeling

CONTRACTING, INC

• Roofing • Siding •INC Windows CONTRACTING,

952-882-8888

Call today for your FREE Inspection!

Family Owned & Operated

www.capstonebros.com Lic. #20609967

BUYING

Mark 612-802-9686

952-898-4444

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

The The Original Original

Origina The Origina

Cement, Masonry, The WaterproofingOrigina

**A CONCRETE** PRESSURE LIFTING “THE MUDJACKERS” Don't Replace it Raise it! Save $$$ Walks- StepsPatios- Drives -Gar. FloorsAprons- Bsmnts- Caulking Ins/Bond 952-898-2987

Since 1949 The Origina

2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

QUALITY SERVICE • Since • 1949

Carpet Repairs - Restretch Sales - Installs - 30 yrs exp The Carpet Doctor of MN 763-463-9525 The

2100

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

• •

We Specialize In:

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

(MN# 20215366) •

BONDED • INSURED

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

Free Estimates

CAPSTONE BROS.

Call Jayme 612-490-4785

(not a check, but CASH) for Gold, Silver, Diamonds, Coins, Sterling Flatware, etc. We make House calls and Bank calls. Ref's avail. Same day service. Over 34 yrs in biz. Lic/Bonded buyer. Call for free advice.

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

kitchenrenaissance.com

2050

Carpet & Vinyl

CAPSTONE BROS.

Licensed & Exp'd

Twin Cities TV's #1 Gold Buyer. TOP CASH PAID

2090

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

SERVICES & POLICIES

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

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

13 WEEK RUN!

$44

EDEN PRAIRIE

DRINKING PROBLEM? Alcoholics Anonymous

1090

INDEX

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

1020

BUSINESS SERVICES

952-392-6888

TO PLACE YOUR AD

BY PHONE: BY FAX: BY MAIL:

•

Specializing in: CT CONSTRUCTION Custom Build & Remodel

Design, Create, Inspire.

612-327-7843 ctconstruction.net License #20588723

• Residential Remodeling • Additions • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Basements • Since 1996

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 TWIN CITIES Concrete Reas.-Fast Friendly BBB

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

Affordable Concrete & Chimney Work Free Est. & Insured: www.campbellconcrete.net Joe 612-245-4439 (Hopkins)

(952) 431- 9970

www.minnlocal.com – Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011 – Eden Prairie Sun-Current

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

CONCRETE & MASONARY

Steps, Walks, Drives, Patios Chimney Repair. No job to Sm. Lic/Bond/Ins

John 952-882-0775 Tuckpointing/Brick Rpr Free Est. Insured Tim Arlt....952-937-6961

2110

Chimney & FP Cleaning

2180

Bonded Insured Free Ests Resid, Comm & Service. Old/New Const, Remodels Serv Upgrades. Lic#CA06197 TEAM ELECTRIC

www.teamelectricmn.com Lic/ins/bonded Res/Com All Jobs...All Sizes Free Est 952-758-7585 10% Off w/ad

2230

londonairechimney service.com

2130

Decks

Decks 3 & 4 Season Porches

Flooring & Tile

#1 in Hardwood Refinishing

SANDMAN IS BEST!

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

CSC Windows & Siding GUARANTEED lowest price for energy star glass. Call for your FREE quote

612-767-6301

2170

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 763-537-4731 Schoo Electric Small Jobs – Service Changes Prompt Service & Free Ests. Licensed – Bonded – Insured Lew Electric: Resid & Comm. Service, Service Upgrades, Remodels. Old or New Constr. Free Ests. Bonded/Insured Lic#CA05011 612-801-5364

2230

Flooring & Tile

Exp'd Pro-Handyman $25/hr Russ 612-616-2482

Jim@JimPane.com

HANDYMAN

763-546-PANE (7263) Cleaning Since 1990 Cover's & Screening

952-935-1795 GUTTER CLEANING DECK STAINING 29 yrs Family Owned /Reas./ Ins

Hauling

Carpentry, Remodeling, Repair & Painting Services. I love to do it all! 612-220-1565

Handyman Services Build & Repair Keith 612-839-7655

HOME REPAIR **First

Impressions **

Tile, Glass Block, Masonry/ Concrete, Misc. Home Remedy. 30yrs. Exp “No Job Too Small”

A+ Angie's List 952-474-4355

20+ Years In Tiling

612-598-2276 6-30 Yard Dumpsters

Steve 612-532-3978 Ins'd

Bobcat Work & Black Dirt.

Reasonably Priced!

sandmanjohansson.com low$$

Free Estimates/Low Prices Excellent References

Call 952-451-1037 Above All Hardwood Floors Installation•Sanding•Finishing “We Now Install Carpet, Tile & Vinyl.” Call 952-440-WOOD (9663)

Desperately Need Work! Ceramic & Marble

Free Estimates. 40 Yrs Exp. Call 612-695-1348

Escobar Hardwood Floors & Ceramic Tile Work, llc We offer professional services for your wood floors! Installs/Repair Sand/Refinish Free Ests Ins'd Mbr: BBB Professional w/10 yrs exp.

952-292-2349

SANDING – REFINISHING Roy's Sanding Service Since 1951 CALL 952-888-9070

2250

Furniture Repair

Garage Door

Repair /Replace /Reasonable Lifetime Warranty on All Spring Changes www.expertdoor.com

651-457-7776 Gutters

952-220-8820

GUTTER CLEANING Screening/Covers Ins/25 yrs Sen. Discount

2230

Flooring & Tile

Protect and beautify your floors with a fresh coat of commercial grade finish! Call for an estimate today!

612.222.7650 www.preservewoodflooring.com

Carpentry, Paint & Remodel Exp'd/Lic/Ins. 612-590-1887

LICENSED BONDED INSURED

Total Sanitation Service 612-861-2575

2290

Housecleaning

Professional cleaning w/o paying a high price, honest, dep, reas. exc Ref's Therese 952-898-4616

2320

Insulation & Weatherproofing

763-477-2612 ( 30 YRS) www.lewisinsulation.com Old Home Specialists –Walls/ Attics/Venting/Spray Foam

2350

Landscaping

RETAINING WALLS Water Features & Pavers.

30+ Yrs Exp /Owner Operator

763-420-3036 952-240-5533 Offering Complete Landscape Services

2355

Fall Clean-ups

0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!

Schultz'e Contracting Inc

Lower Level Remodels Wall/Ceiling Repair/Texture Tile, Carpentry, Carpet, Paint. MDH Lead Supervisor

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

schultzecontracting.com

R.A.M. CONSTRUCTION Any & All Home Repairs

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

952-994-4303 George Elite Repair & Tile

LetUs Be Your Handyman! Home Repair: Interior & Exterior Fences, decks, gutters, ceiling/drywall, paint. Leaks & squeaks and much, much more!

You name it we can do it!

612-455-1217 Multi-Year Service Award Winner

www.LetUsService.com

2310

*10% off 1 st Cleaning* BEST CLEANING WE CLEAN YOU GLEAM

Regrout, Tile, Painting, Etc. We Do it All • Lowest Rates A-1 Work Ray's Handyman

www.bestcleaningservices.com

Quality Work @ Competitive Prices! Free Estimates.

Family Cleaning/Fall Window Cleaning. Reas. rates 952-484-3679

Ray 612-281-7077

Painting

952-883-0671 Mbr BBB

Lawn & Garden

A Happy Yard 20% off–New Customers Fall Clean-Up, Snow Plow & Gutter Cleaning 612-990-0945

2420

Interior/Exterior Painting by the Pros Bonded & Insured Free Est. • Senior Discounts

Lic. #20626700 Credit Cards Accepted

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

Right Way PAINTING 20 years exp. Degreed Shop Teacher Exterior/Interior Painting Powerwashing • Decks • Fences Window Glazing & Repairs 2 Year Labor / 10 Year Paint Warranty

612.839.2239 • 612.866.0949 WWW.RIGHTWAYMN.COM

612-802-8100

Quality Residential

Fall Cleanups & Winter Snow Plowing. Tom's Lawn Service Call 952-882-9029 Fall Cleanups, Gutter Clean Aeration & Snowplowing. Sr Disc. Ins'd MC/Visa

Kevin 612-810-2059

Moving, Storage & Shipping

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

2420

A Family Operated Bus.

Ceiling & Wall Textures H20 Damage – Plaster Repair

Wall Paper Removal INTERIOR EXTERIOR 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

Re-roofs Tear-offs BBB Free Est. MC/Visa No Subcontractors Used. Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586

Painting

2430

952-201-4817

Regalenterprisesinc.net

Visit our website Visit www.MinnLocal.com for breaking news

MinnLocal.com for updated local news.

FREE ESTIMATE

Paperhanging

CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING

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

Roofing • Siding • Windows Lic # 20431519BC

35yrs Exp. 952-377-4612

2470

952-934-7600

Since 1978

Plumbing

WINDOWS/SIDING

763-792-2999 Geno's Sewer & Drain

Special $89/with ad!

Family Owned & Operated Since 1949

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

Limited Offer Triple Glass for the Price of Double Glass

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

An Honest Plumber

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

ACCREDITED BUSINESS

Call For Free Estimate www.WesternConstructionInc.com

Master Plumber. Semi retired. Bath remodeler, tile, piping, misc. Lic. #058689PM 651-983-6300 Credit cards accepted.

qiar

SAVE MONEY - Competent master plumber needs work. Lic#M3869 Jason 952-891-2490

2510

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

** BLOMQUIST ** EXTERIORS Siding- Roofs-Soffit-FasciaGutters- Lic#20172580

763-754-2501 www.blomquistexteriors.com

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

Regal Enterprises Inc Roofing, Siding, Windows Gutters. Insurance Work. Since 1980. Lic. 20515711

DAVE'S Painting Int/Ext 3 Rooms $175. Paper rem Enamel Refs avail. 952-201-1577

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

Neighborhood Discount

Re-Roofing & Roof Repairs 30 Yrs Exp Insured - Lic#20126880 John Haley #1 Roofer, LLC. Call 952-925-6156

RAINBOW ROOFING

Painting & Drywall

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

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

Fall Clean-Ups Reas Rates

•Fall Clean-Ups •Snow Plowing Call 952-933-4856

2380

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

*A One Man Company* Looking for work. 30 yrs exp. Call Steve 612-940-5920 Lic#4040

Robinson Moving Painting

Painting

ANDERSON LAWN

952-393-1168 / 952-270-8935

Housecleaning

Prof House & Office Cleaner High Quality, Comm/Res Ref/Ins/Bond. Call Lola 612-644-8432 or 763-416-4611

No job too small!!

& Fall Aeration. Silver Fox Services

2360

2420

Lawn Care

Handyperson

#1 All Area Handyman Lg/Sm - We do it all! Reas, Sr disc. 612-532-1162

2420

2310

alandsapecreations.com

A Fresh Look, Inc.

#1 All Area Gutter Clean; Yd cln-up, Handyman. Sr. disc. 612-532-1162 **

swisstoneconstruction services.com

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

952-451-3792

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS

2270

HAULING

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

REPAIRS DONE IN HOME 35 Yrs Exp. Wood, Upholstery& Recliner. 10Yr guar. on re-gluing Free Est. Pick up & Delivery Jay 952-935-3349

2260

Call Scott 952-890-9461

#BC20538329

Drywall

Excel Drywall, LLC

Handyperson

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

Pool/Hot Tub Surrounds

www.jddeckcreations.com

2290

GUTTER-WINDOW

2280

Jon Dimich Deck Creations

612-418-3677 Lic 20490464

Gutters

2270

JNH Electric 612-743-7922

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

Electric Repairs

2490

Powerwashing

ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS • EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE • Hardiplank® Siding • QUICK RESPONSE TIME • HAIL DAMAGE

• FREE INSPECTIONS • State Lic. #6793 • ESTABLISHED IN 1984

763-550-0043 952-476-7601 651-221-2600

www.gatesgeneralcontractors.com

*A and K PAINTING* Int./Ext Painting/Staining & texturing. Free Est. 952-474-6258 Ins/Bond Major Credit Cards Accepted 3 Interior Rooms/$250 Wallpaper Removal. Drywall Repair. Cabinet Enameling and Staining. 25 yrs exp. Steve 763-545-0506

A German Craftsman

Paint, Plaster, papering 30yrs quality work, Ref's Seasonal Rates. Reliable roosterpainting.com Est. Int/Ext 952-484-4867 Allen's Perfect Painting Ceiling & Drywall Repair BBB Member. Call anytime. Lic/Ins. Free Est. 612-388-2884

BOB’s Commercial and residential pressure washing Decks strip & seal, roof washing, house washing, concrete cleaning and staining. Full exterior washing.

Our job is to make you look good!

763-225-6200

www.sparklewashcmn.com

Eden Prairie Sun-Current – Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011 – www.minnlocal.com

2510

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

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

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

Narrow Access or Backyards. Insured Jeff 612-578-5299

Quality Work At Affordable Prices!

Tree Service

2620

Aggressive Outdoor Services

Snow Plowing Commercial & Residential

Call 952-278-0126

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

BIG TREES & STUMPS CHEAP!!

Reliable • Fully Ins'd • Free Ests

Call 952-933-4856 GOODE SNOWPLOWING “We Stand By Our Name!”

952-888-5885

SNOWPLOWING Comm & Resid Sr. Discounts

Insured

Kevin 612-810-2059

Window Cleaning

2660

Merchandise

Wood Furnace Add on, $550. New! $900 value. St. L. Pk. (952) 920-1255

3050

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

Fall Craft Show

Call The Best!!

www.vincestree.com Full Tree & Landscape Services. Serving The Entire Metro Area. 763-954-1063 BBB Accredited Business

612-529-4444

15% Fall Discount

Tree Service

2620

Tree Trimming & Removal

612-396-9345

15% Summer Discount Tree Trimming & Removal. Lot Clearing. Full Yard Landscaping. Fully Insured. Call 612-390-0293 Dynamic Tree & Landscaping

Senior Discounts

Great Service Affordable Prices

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

Ideal Tree Service 20% Fall Tree Removal, Tree Trimming Discount High Risk Climbing, Stump Grinding and Storm Clean Up

15 yrs exp.

the time NOW is Oaks & to trimlms E

Thomas Tree Service

Immaculate Clean-up! Tree Removal/Trimming Lot Clearing & Stump Removal Free Estimates 952-440-6104

2570

Jim Cooper, Jr.,Inc. LANDSCAPING

Snow Removal

Oak, Birch, Ash, Maple Dry Firewood

3050

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

The

Holly

Dawn Valley Cemetery 1 Gravesite asking $1,500/ best offer. Call 651-688-7342 Dawn Valley in Blmgtn, 2 plots, asking $1,200/BO each. Carol 612-619-4850

Apartments & Condos For Rent

9050

Health Care

DAN WIMMER

3050

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

House Boutique

The Crossing Shopping Center 1964 Rahn Cliff Court, Eagan, MN

Snow Plowing • Snowplowing • Mowing • Fertilizing

Located in the southwest quadrant of Cliff Road and 35E, directly behind Cliff Road Burger King We will be collecting food shelf donations for the Eagan Resource Center. Please bring a nonperishable food or personal hygiene item to donate!

www.fertilawnmn.com Bloomington, MN • 952-884-7331

Offering you handcrafted and carefully selected items for your home and gift giving. No strollers please.

PACKAGE DISCOUNTS!

www.hollyhouseboutique.com THE ULTIMATE BOUTIQUE!

3500

Garage Sales this week Eden Prairie

3524

Huge Estate Sale: 11/3-5 (8-3). HH, Furn, Kit., Cabin Furn, 17400 Frondell Ct.

Edina

3525

Friends of S'dale Library Book Sale - Huge selection! Great prices! Preview for “Friends” Members on 11/3 (5-8). Sale held: 11/4-5 (10-5); 11/6 (12-4) Bag day $5

7001 York Ave. South

3531

RICHFIELD

612-869-1451 Charming one BR apt., quiet bldg., laundry, off-street parking, window A/C. Only $615-625/month 7137 Chicago Ave..

7000

Real Estate

8100

Manufactured Homes

Mobile Homes Lots

For Rent

Quiet community, close to shopping ctr, on bus line. Krestwood Mobile Village 10225 Lyndale Ave S. Bloomington. Call Carol 952-807-5331 or 952-807-5331

9000

Employment

Golden Valley

9020

Business Opps & Info

3609

3150

Fireplace & Firewood

Affordable Firewood OAK & BIRCH, 2 YRS DRIED

4 x 8 x 16. Free delivery & stack. 612-867-6813 FIREWOOD

4'x8'x16” $150 delivered, quantity discounts. Call 320-980-2498

Thursdays & Fridays 10am - 8pm Saturdays & Sundays 10am - 6pm Last Sunday closes at 4pm

Th H ll H

6400

Huge Annual Sale: 11/5 Glen Haven: 2 plots, 2 (8-3), Furn, HH, Toys, Cloz. Now is the time! vaults w/companion headKING OF GRACE Wisconsin entrepreneur stone. Value $8,990. Asking CHURCH has earned a good living $5,000/BO. 218-828-3608 6000 Duluth street from home for 30 years Groveland Cemetery in is NOW expanding Garage Sales and Mtka. Lots available in new 3600 into Minnesota and will next week expanded area. Priced @ share his success secrets $700 & $1200. 952-847-0011 FREE! Burnsville 800-240-8340(24 HR MSG) Lakewood Cemetery, Lot or 800-621-2065 (LIVE) 344, Sect. 52, Grave 4 $2800 or b/o 612-735-0955 Estate Sale: 11/10-12 (9-5)

Quality Work and Low Rates

2011 Nov. 3 - 6 Nov. 10 - 13 Nov. 17 - 20

~ Seasonal Contracts Available ~

Licensed Insured www.jimcooperjrlandscaping.com Free Estimates

Cemetery Lots

Free Ests

(952) 881-2122 • (612) 599-6385

SNOW PLOWING (612) 869-2454

8000 Portland Avenue So. Bloomington, MN 55420 www.paumc.org

Clean Dry Very Nice Oak Fireplace Wood

Lic’d & Ins’d

31st Annual Quality Work Since 1983

items, baked & canned goods Portland Avenue United Methodist Church

FIREWOOD

952-883-0671 Tree Removal BBB Accredited Silver Fox Services

TREE REMOVAL/TRIMMING Shrub Pruning Free Ests Lic'd / Ins'd / 20 Yrs Exp. 952-922-7543 / 763-535-7512

Polaris Snowmobile & ATV's. Non-working only. Handmade holiday décor w/ Will pick-up, will pay free personalizing, silent auction, wooden & needlework cash! Call 612-987-1044

Burial Plot, Glen Haven Memorial Masonic Garden 2 plots avl. Valued $5200. $2000 for both. 651-331-1670

Premier Tree Service

612-275-2574

952-933-0200

Friday, 11/11 (9am-8pm) Saturday, 11/12 (9am-3pm)

2plots Grdn of Tranquility Morningside Mem Grdns. Cn Rpds. $3295 763-331-0752

www.MinnLocal.com

Tree Service

2620

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Hosted by RHS Choral Dept. Free Adm. Raffle Drawings

Visit our Web Site:

Window Cleaning

Misc. Wanted

3270

33rd Annual

3090

612-203-4309 Forget The Rest

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

Over 70 Vendors! Food avail!

3334 142nd St. West Rosemount, MN

15% Fall Discount

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KATHRYN AGER

Senior Kathryn Ager is a 4.0 GPA academic letter student and a member of National Honor Society. She is an Ignite Mentor and a member of Student Government. Kathryn plays Lacrosse and has been named best offensive player twice. She is an active volunteer at her church and for the Feed My Starving Children organization.

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• 3 lines, 4 weeks, choose 2 zones • Additional lines: $7.00 • Merchandise $151.00 or more • Includes mnsun.com website

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Mail order form to: Sun•Classifieds, 10917 Valley View Road • Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Or fax order form to: 952-941-5431 Deadline: Mondays at 3:00 pm - Earlier deadline on Holiday Weeks Note: Newsprint does not fax legibly, you must fax a photocopy of the completed order form below. Please use this order form when placing your Classified ads.

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Grove Coin ... Ranked the Twin Cities Top Coin & Precious Metals Buyer by the Minneapolis Tribune

O L D C O I N S & PA P E R M O N E Y T O O ! EIGHT Things You MUST Know

..... before YOU sell !

1. All dealers do not pay the same price. Whether you are selling the Family Treasures or just some old, broken jewelry, it pays to CHECK and COMPARE. Just call and ask for our gram, pennyweight or ounce prices. 2. Grove Coin is rated the Twin Cities Top Coin & Gold Buyer by the Minneapolis Tribune’s independent survey ..... (Grove Coin payed 8% more than Wixon’s and 32% more than the Gold Guys at the Mall of America). 3. It is RISKY to sell in a Motel ... to someone who will not be here next week ! More often than not, “motel buyers” pay very low prices for gold & silver. 4. Knowledge is the key to accurate, competitive pricing. Grove Coin is a “Full-Service” dealer, well versed in all facets of precious metals, numismatic coins and paper money. 5. We guarantee your visit to Grove Coin will be a pleasant one. Our staff are all experienced numismatists and will assist you promptly with courtesy and respect ..... and your transaction will be strictly confidential.

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As you are probably well aware, the metals markets have been quite volatile lately. Accordingly, we must adjust our buying rates frequently in order to remain competitive. We invite comparison shopping and will gladly provide phone quotes on all items which are bought and sold by weight.

6. Always sell to a dealer who can provide good Bank and Professional References. We are State Licenced and Insured.

Paul C. Runze Professional Numismatist

Items of Special Interest

A Tidbit of History

7. You can get more help on how to best sell your gold or coins by visiting our web site at ..... www.GROVECOIN.com

In about 1074 A.D., eight years after defeating Harold II at the Battle of Hastings, King William I of England (William the Conqueror) issued a silver penny, about the size of a dime, bearing his portrait with a star on either side. In due time, English pennies became known as “stoerlings” from which the modern English currency of Sterling and the tem for fine silver is derived. Some have suggested that the use of stars on the coinage of this period might have represented celestial activity such as the appearance of Haley’s Comet in March of 1066 A.D., the year of the Conquest.

8. At least one very “high-profile” local gold buyer has been know to play games with weights. A high quote means nothing if you don’t get full credit for EVERY gram or pennyweight of gold or silver.

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