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Normandale Exploring the wide world of language options Edina Community Center for Education picks up Healing & where elementary Spanish left off Wholeness serving west metro seniors BY KATIE MINTZ SUN NEWSPAPERS

Edina-based nonprofit provides health, wellness opportunities for mind, body, soul BY KATIE MINTZ – SUN NEWSPAPERS After her son’s death, Evelyn Carlson, 84, said helping others was key to her healing. The Edina woman began playing piano for residents at an assisted living center served by the Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness, where she also takes classes. “They found me a job that I needed and they needed. It was a perfect fit,” she said. “It came along for me right when I needed something to do to get out of my grief and it has helped so much.” The center, located at Normandale Lutheran Church, 6100 Normandale Road, in Edina, has been helping area seniors achieve physical, mental and spiritual health for more than a decade. NORMANDALE: TO PAGE 24A

Edina students, left to right, Sam McKenney, Olivia Rose and Brooke Finkenaur get ready to grab the marker that corresponds to the color spoken in Chinese by teacher Rao FangLi from Shanghai, visible on the screen, Wednesday, Dec. 9, in the media center at Cornelia Elementary School. (Photo by Katie Mintz – Sun Newspapers)

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Bloomington, Edina robberies may be related Photo of Southdale perpetrator released BY KATIE MINTZ AND MIKE HANKS SUN NEWSPAPERS Edina police have released an image

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In Edina, budget cuts meant adios to elementary Spanish curriculum this year, and ni hao to after school language classes. Edina Community Education Services is offering several world languages for elementary students, including a pilot program that connects them live with a teacher in Shanghai, China. Lori Murphy, youth program manager, said Edina Community Education has offered limited after school language programs for a few years. It increased options fol-

of the man who robbed a woman at gunpoint outside Southdale Center, a man suspected of committing two similar robberies in Bloomington. A reward is being offered for information leading to his arrest. According to Edina police, at approximately 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.

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6, a woman was robbed at gunpoint as she got into her vehicle in the parking lot at Southdale. “The suspect approached her with a handgun drawn,” said Edina Public Information Officer Molly Anderson. ROBBERIES: TO PAGE 26A

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An Edina High School sophomore with dance in her genes is now the face of a national dance organization. Sam McNamara was recently named the Federation of Dance Competitions ICON Dancer of the Year. The Federation of Dance Competitions is a nonprofit organization comprised of 13 national competitions across the country to recognize dance excellence. From the competitions, the federation selected 13 dancers as ICON nominees. Sam was the only nominee from hundreds of talented dancers from Minnesota. She received more than 1,100 votes on the Federation of Dance Competitionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Facebook page to secure the title. She will be the face of the federation for the next year, with her picture appearing in advertising and programs, she said. Sam, 15, dances at Victoria Dance Productions in Edina, owned by her mom Victoria McNamara, and is a member of the Edina High School Dance Team. She was nominated for the ICON competition by the BravO! Competition. She dances as a soloist in lyrical and musical theater styles, as well as with teams in jazz, tap and lyrical. She said she loves being on stage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love competing. Even if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t win every time itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun performing for the judges and seeing how you do,â&#x20AC;? said the St. Louis Park resident. Sam has been dancing since she was 3 years old. She entered her first competition at 4. McNamara said Sam followed her big sister Lex, now a freshman at the University of North Dakota, into dance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lex was always dragging her into her dance routines. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been to competition and recitals since the day they were

Sam McNamara, 15, an Edina High School sophomore and St. Louis Park resident, was recently named the Federation of Dance Competitions ICON Dancer of the Year. (Submitted photo) born. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely a full time activity in our household,â&#x20AC;? said McNamara, adding she knew at age 7 she wanted to own a dance studio. Now in its 19th year, Victoria Dance Productions, 7109 Amundson Ave., offers programs for beginners to advanced students in tap, jazz, classical ballet, musical theater, high school dance team prep, pointe, modern, creative movement, dance for athletes and hip-hop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so excited for her. She works very hard. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not always easy being the teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kid,â&#x20AC;? McNamara said. Sam is captain of the senior company DANCER: TO NEXT PAGE

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Homeowners will keep trees in right-of-way Edina City Council also hears budget proposal, talks Southdale TIF BY KATIE MINTZ – SUN NEWSPAPERS The Edina City Council cut back its decision requiring a resident to remove approximately 30 trees planted in public right-of-way. The council voted unanimously Tuesday, Dec. 6, to instead allow Douglas and Jill Benner to trim some of the trees at the corner of Sally Lane and Valley View Road to improve visibility for drivers. The homeowners will now be required to trim the lowest branches of five trees up 8 feet from the ground. The city will analyze sight lines following the work to determine if additional trimming is needed. Mayor Jim Hovland called it an elegant solution. “We’re going to remove obstructions that interfere with the sight lines and we’re going to leave the homeowners in

Dancer FROM PREVIOUS PAGE at Victoria Dance, which was invited to compete in the first World Dance Championships in Dallas, Texas, this summer. The team was one of five chosen from thousands eligible for the honor. Sam said she was excited when she finally heard she was named the ICON dancer. Teammates and friends were spreading the word about the online poll

a position where they continue to retain the bulk of the aesthetic value and the screening value of those trees, and we save them a tremendous amount of money,” he said. “I think this is the kind of solution that we ought to be looking for whenever we can do it.” The council previously supported a staff recommendation in October to remove all of the vegetation in the public right-of-way. The decision was based on a sight line study by WSB & Associates, a transportation engineer firm contracted by the city. At a Tuesday, Nov. 1, meeting, the council voted to delay the required removal of the vegetation based on information provided by another transportation engineer firm contracted by the Benners to review WSB’s study. RLK Incorporated took issue with the methodology used by WSB and also found the rationale for safety was uncalled for, as there have been no recorded accidents at the intersection.

Budget The Edina City Council held a public hearing for the proposed 2012 budget

throughout the week – and trying to reach with the good news. “The voting ended at 5 p.m. [Dec. 5] while I was at dance team. I wasn’t able to go check my phone right away. I found out at 5:30. I got all these texts and calls from my friends and family,” she said. She described Victoria Dance like a big family, and not just because her mom runs it. “We’re always there for each other. It’s so much fun to go to competitions and cheer each other on and be there for each other,” Sam said.

and levy at the Dec. 6 meeting. The council is expected to adopt the budget and levy at its next meeting Tuesday, Dec. 20. The council set the preliminary property tax levy in September at $26.25 million, an increase of 1.79 percent from 2011. The 1.79 percent levy increase will have a slight impact on the median valued home in Edina. Last year, the median home valued at $410,800 paid $1,039 in city taxes. This year, the median home value has gone down to $403,000, and that home will pay $1,067 in city taxes – an increase of $28, or 2.7 percent. City Manager Scott Neal said the 2012 budget maintains city services at the current level, with a few exceptions. The budget adds three new full-time positions, including a facility manager, storm water engineer and economic development director. The latter will be funded by the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority budget and will not use general tax dollars.

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Transient charged in Walgreen’s robbery 26-year-old Alaska man faces felony BY KATIE MINTZ – SUN NEWSPAPERS A 26-year-old transient is behind bars after allegedly robbing an Edina drug store and attempting to flee the area by train. Noah Paul Tolman of Fairbanks, Alaska, was charged Tuesday, Dec. 6, in Hennepin County District Court with one felony count of second-degree aggravated robbery in the Saturday, Dec. 3, incident at Walgreen’s, 6975 York Ave. S., Edina. Tolman was being held in Hennepin County Jail on $50,000 bail at press time. His next court date is Jan. 10. If found guilty, he faces up to 15 years in prison and a $30,000 fine. According to the criminal complaint, Tolman entered the store and handed a cashier a note that said, “I have a gun I’ll shoot the [expletive] out of you if you don’t give me all the money.”

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EDUCATION NOTES Edina middle school teachers honored Two Edina middle school teachers were honored as Teachers of the Year Michelle Terry, a mathematics teacher at South View Middle School, was recognized as the Middle Level Educator of the Year by the Minnesota Middle School Association. She received her award Thursday, Dec. 1, at a luncheon held in her honor at the association’s annual conference. “Michelle is student-centered and passionate about teaching adolescents math, by using the energy and their unique needs to plan and deliver lessons,” South View Principal Beth Russell said. Mary Howe, who teaches Latin at South View and Valley View middle schools, was named 2011 Latin Teacher of the Year by the Classical Association of Minnesota. Founded in 1981, the Classical Association promotes the study of both the classical languages and other aspects of Greco-Roman antiquity in the schools, colleges and

universities of the region. Howe creates scholarly student-centered lessons to motivate and inspire students by making Latin relevant to their daily lives.

Edina STAND hopes for conflict-free camp Students from Edina High School’s STAND chapter, an anti-genocide organization, want to join the ConflictFree Campus Initiative. The students brought Carl Wilkens, an American rescuer during the Rwandan genocide, and a law student involved in the initiative to campus Tuesday, Dec. 6, to raise awareness about the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and to encourage students to take steps to protect innocent civilians from genderbased violence and mass killings. Wilkens talked about the importance of standing up for those who are in danger. In 1994, when the genocide began in Rwanda, Wilkens was the only American to remain in the country and

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because of his efforts, hundreds of people are alive today. After the genocide ended, thousands of the defeated militia fled to neighboring Congo. Today, these militia groups use violence and forced labor to extract gold, tin, copper, and coltan from the Congo. Nearly 6 million people have been killed in the most brutal conflict since World War II. Brianna Kranz, a law student at William Mitchell College of Law, explained to the students that the illegally-extracted minerals are used in all cell phones and computers. The Conflict-Free Campus Initiative, led by Kranz in Minnsota, is one way students can take action. Under the initiative, schools commit to purchasing electronics from companies buying minerals mined under conflict-free conditions. Edina’s STAND members hope to make Edina High School the first high school in the country to join this national program. To date, 68 colleges and universities participate, including Harvard, Dartmouth, Stanford, Yale and the University of Michigan.

Rotary awards Camp Enterprise scholarships Nearly 100 high school students attended Camp Enterprise Minnesota Oct. 27-29 at Camp Ihduhapi near Loretto. The Rotary Clubs of District 5950 and 5960 host the unique opportunity for students to learn about leadership, business and the free enterprise system. During the three-day session, business executives and entrepreneurs shared their experiences with the students. Students focused a majority of their time on a business case study, which culminated in team presentations to a board of directors. At the conclusion of camp, six students were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship based on their entrepreneurial essay, case study work, leadership and participation: Andrew Abraham of Sauk Rapids, Diana Mungu of Eden Prairie, Brent Hanish of Shakopee, Alisha Reilly of River Falls, Wis., Rob Heilig of St. Croix Falls and Haley Smith of New Prague. The Rotary Club of Edina has organized Camp Enterprise since 1980. The educational enrichment project has now grown to involve Rotary Clubs across Minnesota and Wisconsin.

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Ten months later, it’s time to reassess Well, it’s been less than a year since I moved back to Minnesota from Mohave County, Ariz., but I’m starting to see how some people might like one more than the other. Personally, Minnesota is home and always will be the preferred locale, but I can understand how some might like the desert better, I guess. In efforts to illustrate my own train of thought, I’ve laid out a few pros and cons here. Maybe you’ll agree the Midwest trumps all, but then again, maybe not. Just as a note, I know there are differences by region in any state, but since I only lived in one county in Arizona, I’m making observations from just that area.

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Pro: Warm and sunny with palm trees, cactuses, but still has the occasional rain shower to keep things interesting. Con: I don’t care what anyone says, 120 degrees is too hot to handle no matter how “dry” the heat is. And, when it rains, it floods. Like crazy. You’ve never lived until you’ve taken your Chevrolet Corsica off-roading through a flooded out mess of mud where a road used to be. Believe me. Minnesota Pro: Absolutely beautiful summers with abundant out-

door activities. Con: Nine months of freezing temperatures and snow that clogs roads with traffic and, just last week, made me take my life in my hands just to get a gallon of milk.

Politics Arizona Pro: Arizonans are freedom-loving people with a distinct love for the Constitution and the rights therein. Con: Whose interpretation of the Constitution are we talking about? Minnesota Pro: A healthy mixture of more liberal areas near cities are balanced with a more conservative rural out-state area. Con: Balance in political views doesn’t always mean things get done. State shutdown, anyone?

People Arizona Pro: Folks are fiercely independent in the desert. Con: A culture of “Are you out to take something from me?” persists. Minnesota Pro: The Minnesota Nice stereotype is largely true. Most people are polite and will help out however they can. Con: Don’t plan on getting anywhere on time; you’ve still got another 15 minutes of chatting with the gas station attendant about the weather before you can fill up.

Final judgment Minnesota: Home. Arizona: Not home. No matter how it all shakes out, I’d still rather be here than anywhere else.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Pledge to not raise taxes not working To the editor: Rep. Keith Downey and his fellow Republican lawmakers continue to avoid raising state income taxes by shifting the financial burden to the counties and local communities. Despite his ideological pledge not to raise taxes, Mr. Downey voted to eliminate the Market Value Homestead Credit to save the state $261 million. The MVHC used state funds to subsidize the property tax of homeowners. The MVHC was replaced by the Homestead Market Value Exclusion, which reduced the portion of assessed value of homes valued under $413,800, but did not provide any state funds. That portion of the market value of those

homes valued under $413,800 is removed from the property base available for taxing by the counties and local communities. The drop is $7 billion combined for Hennepin and Ramsey counties. Just to fund existing budgets will mean taxing most property owners at a higher rate to make up the difference. The result, which is just now becoming apparent, was an increase of property taxes in Edina and communities statewide. Rep. Downey and his fellow ideologues will deny they raised taxes for that would be a violation of their credo and Grover Noquist’s Taxpayer Protection Pledge. Obviously, to them their pledge refers only to state taxes even though their actions result in raising property taxes at lower levels of government. Bill Layton Edina

Friend perservering out of convictions To the editor: When Harry Truman said, “If you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen,” he was referring to the fact that you shouldn’t take on a job or an issue if you are unwilling to face its pressures or consequences – not that if you don’t like something. For example, wood smoke, you should shut up and hide in your house with your windows and doors closed as a recent writer suggested (“Fireplace change feel-good symbolism,” Nov. 30 Edina Sun-Current). I personally know Julie Mellum, and she has taken on the issue of wood smoke because she understands the health risks associated with

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wood smoke and because she believes that people should be able to enjoy their properties smoke-free and be able to enjoy the parks and public spaces in their communities smoke-free. She is especially sensitive to those people who are at greater risk when exposed to wood smoke such as people with asthma and heart disease, and children and the elderly such as my mother who has lived in Edina for more than 50 years but who now can’t enjoy her beautiful patio on summer evenings and open her windows at night because of the smoke from campfires in her neighborhood. Julie Mellum reflects the best of what Harry Truman meant when he said his famous quote because she perseveres even when the naysayers wish she wouldn’t. Mike Johnson Burnsville

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COMMUNITY NOTES Free seminar at RBC Dain Rauscher Jan. 19 RBC Dain Rauscher, 7650 Edinborough Way, Ste. 800, in Edina will host free seminar on “Re-engineering Retirement” 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19. Ben Bergherr, regional vice president for Allianz Life Financial Services LLC will speak. Appetizers and beverages will be served. To register, contact Cori Paulson at 952-838-7021 or visit EdinaWealthManagementGroup.com.

Edina Feds club gala slated for Jan. 14 The Edina Federated Women’s Club will host its 11th annual Feds Fest Benefit Black & White Gala Saturday evening, Jan. 14, 2012, at the Westin Galleria Hotel, 3201 Galleria, Edina.

COMMUNITY LINE Tickets are $100 and support community causes. The 2012 gala will benefit Amicus/Radius, a national program for girls ages 12-18 who are mandated by the court to participate in a 15-week relationship program. The donation will support approximately 100 girls receiving counseling and restorative justice support services. At Home Group, which assists homeless or precariously housed women, will also benefit from the gala. Money will be used to help develop new program “Women in Business and Medicine.” Since being founded in 1969, Edina Federated Women’s Club has raised nearly $1 million for select charities throughout the metro area in support of the club’s commitment to community service. This year’s benefit will feature live and silent auctions, a wine wall, dinner and entertainment provided by Tony Sandler, part of famed singing duo Sandler & Young. Info: 612-670-3073 (Susan) or email trsbroker@usa.net.

BUSINESS LINE Mark Fincham was recently promoted to vice president at On-Site Hearing Services Inc. in Edina. His responsibilities include financial management, contract negotiations and marketing for On-Site Hearing Services and its parent company, On-Site Care LLC. Fincham joined the company in

2010 as marketing director. An Edina native now living in Eden Prairie, Fincham is a member of the Edina Chamber of Commerce and other professional and community organizations and holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Colorado-Denver.

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Will Jadkowski, 13, of Edina was selected as a store winner in the 2011 Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program. The seventh-grader at Eagle Ridge Academy was recognized for raising over $1,000 to benefit Feed My Starving Children by selling luminaries to residents in the Country Club neighborhood each winter. Will has sold luminaries since 2008 and now

offers kits online at willsluminaries.com. Lauren Herreid of Edina was named to the dean’s list at the Savannah College of Art and Design for fall quarter 2011. University of San Diego student Ellen Rohman of Edina is studying abroad at the University College Cork in Cork, Ireland, this fall.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Downey receives public policy award Rep. Keith Downey, R-Edina, received the 2011 Public Policy Champion award from Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. Downey was recognized for his leadership on the “My Life, My Choices” disability services redesign initiative during the 2011 legislative session. “My Life, My Choices” is a Lutheran Social Service proposal to redirect state disability funding to a family- and consumer-directed model.

Edina native up for conservation award Edina native Karen Eckert, executive director of WIDECAST: Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network, is among 29 conservationists nominated for the biennial Indianapolis Prize, the world’s leading award for animal conservation. Eckert has been widely recognized for her work during the past 30 years to

mobilize citizens and dozens of governments to avert the extinction of the six species of endangered sea turtles. Six finalists for the award will be announced in spring 2012. The winner of the $100,000 prize will be announced in mid-2012. Info: indianapolisprize.org.

Singles All Together potluck Dec. 15 Singles All Together, a singles social group, will have a hors d’oeuvres potluck and dance 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at Colonial Church, 6200 Colonial Way, in Edina. The cost is $2, or free for members who bring a dish to share. The cost for guests is $5. Info: 952-913-7141 or singlesalltogether.org.

Edina Rotary sponsors fellowship winner The Rotary Club of Edina sponsored one of 50 recipients in the worldwide 2011 Rotary Peace Fellowship

program. Rotary Peace Fellows are selected annually based upon their dedication to peace and conflict resolution, community leadership, professional experience and academic achievement. Minneapolis resident Dragana Vidovic, news and legislation associate for World Without Genocide and a survivor of the 1990s war in Bosnia, will use the award to pursue a master’s degree in peace and conflict resolution. Vidovic has participated in many World Without Genocide projects including the film “Children of Genocide: Five Who Survived.” She led discussions at the Guthrie Theater for the play “Heaven” about the Bosnian genocide, is involved in the educational “Tents of Witness” exhibit and also speaks at area colleges. Vidovic graduated with honors from the College of St. Benedict. She currently works for the Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research at the University of Minnesota. She will begin graduate studies at the University of Bradford in fall 2012. She plans to use her background in

psychology to educate people about past genocides in order to prevent future violence and to foster peace.

Yuwa holiday event Dec. 22 in Edina Yuwa’s second annual holiday event is 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, at Edina Country Club, 5100 Wooddale Ave. Enjoy a night of casino games, live music, drinks and food in support of the nonprofit established in 2008 by four Edina High School graduates. Yuwa provides a platform for young women to gain confidence to make a change in their world through team sports. It engages the local population in rural India by developing quality, organized girls football leagues and using them as a platform to promote health, education and improved livelihoods. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 in advance by Dec. 18 at active.com/donate/holiday2011. For more information, or to volunteer at the event, contact tim_deming@yuwaindia.org.

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Better watch out Edina residents, be on the lookout for a Grinch. According to Edina police, an unidentified man made off with a Salvation Army kettle from outside Jerry’s Foods Friday, Dec. 2. At approximately 7 p.m., Edina police received a report that a man grabbed the kettle and stand from outside the store, 5125 Vernon Ave. S., ran through the parking lot and A 15-year-old boy was arrested for theft at Southdale Center after a JC Penney employee observed him leave the store without paying for clothing valued at $40. Nov. 30 – A 32-year-old Bloomington woman was arrested for theft at Southdale Center after JC Penney employees observed her leave the store without paying clothing valued at $328. Dec. 1 – A 30-year-old Eden Prairie man was arrested for driving without insurance on the 5000 block of Vernon

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Why the “Dealer’s Best Price” may not be “Your Best Price” The new car and truck business has become extremely competitive in the last few years. Margins have never been smaller, but advertising low prices just isn’t enough to move the needle anymore. Prices need to be “too good to be true” to stand out. This has caused an epidemic of misleading advertising that, unfortunately, wastes the customer’s time or leaves the honest dealer off many of their shopping lists. How does this happen? Well there are a number of ways to deceptively show an artificially low price. Most prevalent right now is advertising a price reduced by a number of rebates that 99% of shoppers aren’t eligible to receive. The incredibly low price looks like it applies to anyone, but once in the dealership you learn that you, like the majority of people, are not on some list or manifest. Your price is hundreds or even thousands more. General Motors as an example presently has over 20 programs to access niche markets. To show how obscure some of these target groups can be, the USAA Private Offer applies only to USAA members, so basically current or retired military that have purchased USAA insurance, yet the $750 rebate is routine in many advertised prices with little or no disclaimer. While these ads are certainly confusing, probably deceptive, and maybe even illegal, nobody has done much to curb their spread. The Better Business Bureau, State Attorney General, and maybe even the automobile manufacturers will certainly look into them on an individual basis, but their hands seem to be tied because there are a few people who might actually qualify. Ultimately, is this the kind of dealer you really want to enter into a relationship with? The Valley Group of GM Dealers is embarrassed for our industry and frustrated because it’s all so unnecessary. If you visit a Valley Store, the sales person can reference you personally on a factory incentive check website to insure you receive all the rebates and credits available. Then your trade can be estimated with a number of online tools like Kelly Blue Book or NADA. Finally you can view the factory invoice and we can mutually decide on an acceptable profit margin. It’s simple and completely transparent, or in other words “The Valley Way.” Thanks for taking the time, Jim Paul VP/GM Valley Automotive Group

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Public safety FROM PAGE 10A tion. Dec. 2 – A 24-year-old St. Paul man was arrested for giving a false name to police at the intersection of France Avenue South and Southdale Service Road after the vehicle he was driving was stopped for a traffic violation. A burglary was reported at the Edina Highpointe townhome complex on the 5500 block of Village Drive. An unknown person forcibly entered the underground garage and stole tools and vehicle parts valued at $250 from several storage lockers. Eighty-four custom hockey jerseys valued at $8,306 were reported stolen from Gemini Athletic Wear, 7525 Washington Ave. A 23-year-old St. Louis Park man was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia on the 5100 block of southbound Highway 100 after the vehicle he was driving was stopped for a traffic violation. A wreath valued at $25 was reported stolen from the exterior of a residence on the 6100 block of Ewing Avenue South. A package valued at $40 was reported stolen from a front porch on the 4700 block of Upper Terrace. A Salvation Army kettle, stand and cash inside valued at $350 was reported stolen from in front of Jerry’s Foods, 5125 Vernon Ave. S. A cell phone valued at $145 was reported stolen from the victim while he watched a basketball game at the Edina Community Center, 5701 Normandale Road. A 24-year-old Bloomington man was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia on the 3100 block of 76th Street West after the vehicle he was driving was stopped for a traffic violation. A 24-year-old Farmington man in the vehicle was also arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. Dec. 3 – A 20-year-old Eden Prairie man was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and underage

drinking and driving on westbound Highway 62 at Tracy Avenue after he was stopped for a traffic violation. A 59-year-old Minneapolis man was arrested for DWI on southbound Highway 100 at Benton Avenue after officers were dispatched on a report of an erratic driver. Cash and debit cards valued at $28 were reported stolen from by patron at Chuck E. Cheese, 7505 France Ave. S. An unknown person stole the victim’s wallet. The wallet was later recovered and the listed items were missing. A 26-year-old Fairbanks, Alaska, man was arrested for robbery at Walgreens, 6975 York Ave. S., after officers responded to the report of an armed robbery. Dec. 4 – A 42-year-old Minneapolis man was arrested for DWI on the 6600 block of York Avenue South after officers responded to the report of a vehicle blocking the roadway. Property damage was reported at Southdale Center. An unknown person keyed the victim’s vehicle. A 52-year-old Eden Prairie man was arrested for DWI on Highway 212 at Shady Oak Road after he was stopped for a traffic violation.

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at the scene of a vehicle crash on France Avenue at Highway 62. Firefighters checked a malfunctioning carbon monoxide alarm on the 5700 block of Blake Road. There were 15 EMS calls and two false fire alarms investigated. Dec. 2 – A vehicle crash with injuries occurred in the parking lot of an apartment building on the 5300 block of Vernon Avenue. Firefighters were en route to a reported power line arcing when Edina police on the scene found the problem lines were located in Richfield. The Richfield Fire Department was con-

tacted to respond. Edina crews were cancelled. A carbon monoxide alarm was investigated on the 6900 block of Dawson Lane. The chirping was found coming from a malfunctioning smoke alarm. There were 11 EMS incidents and one false fire alarm reported. Dec. 3 – Paramedics and firefighters responded to a vehicle crash with injuries due to slippery roads on Highway 169 at Lincoln Drive. There were seven EMS responses. Dec. 4 – Paramedics responded to eight calls for EMS.

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LIBRARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS Thursday, Dec. 22 • Health Insurance Counseling for Seniors, 10-11 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon, Southdale Library. A certified state health insurance counselor will assist with senior health insurance including enrollment steps, plan choices and lowincome subsidies. Bring your list of prescriptions,

Medicare, supplemental insurance, or Part D drug plan questions. Registration required. Southdale Library, 7001 York Ave. S., Edina, 612-543-5900. Edina Library, 5280 Grandview Square, Edina, 612-543-6325. Info: hclib.org/pub/events.

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16 Edina Boys Swimming & Diving Meet vs. MPLS SW Co-op Where: Art Downey Aquatic Center, 4725 South View Lane, Edina When: 4:30 p.m. Info: 952-848-3814

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17 “The Nutcracker Fantasy” mini-performance by Minnesota Dance Theater Where: Galleria, 69th Street and France Avenue When: 1-3 p.m. Price: Free Info: galleriaedina.com Holiday Stroll Reindeer Sleigh Rides and Carolers Where: 50th Street and France Avenue When: 1-3 p.m. Price: Free Info: 952-922-1524 or 50thandfrance.com

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18 Called to Rock and Edina High School Chamber Singers Performances Where: Galleria, 3510 W. 70th St., Edina When: 2-3 p.m. and 3-4 p.m. Price: Free Info: galleriaedina.com

19 Gifts! Gifts! Gifts! Sale Where: Edina Art Center, 4701 W. 64th St., Edina When: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m Info: edinaartcenter.com

Prior Lake Windjammers Where: Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina When: 7 p.m. Price: Free Info: 952-833-9540

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Edina student Kelly Wu holds her Chinese character up to a webcam for inspection by instructor Rao FangLi, based in Shanghai, China, after school Wednesday, Dec. 9, in the media center at Cornelia Elementary School. The class is pilot program developed by Edina Community Education and fluentPLANET, a local language instruction company. (Photo by Katie Mintz – Sun Newspapers)

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lowing the elimination of elementary Spanish curriculum as part of $2.3 million in budget reductions for the 20112012 school year. About 175 K-5 students are currently enrolled in Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, French and Latin courses that meet for one hour a week after school or on the weekend. Spanish is the most popular. According to Murphy, 144 students are learning Spanish at all six elementary schools. She said for many parents, a second language was important to continue after the cuts. “I’m glad that we have an opportunity to provide an alternative to families,” she said. Mom Krista Maddock, who learned to speak both English and French growing up in Canada, said she also wants her sons Sam McKenney, 8, and Jake McKenney, 6, to be multi-lingual. She enrolled them in a Chinese pilot program at Cornelia Elementary School developed by Edina Community Education and fluentPLANET, a local language instruction company.

Maddock said her family is interested in traveling to and possibly living in China, and sees Chinese as a strategic language to learn. “It’s so important in the world as a country,” she said. She said she was also attracted to the pilot because it utilizes technology. The class is taught over the Internet by instructor Rao FangLi, who lives in Shanghai. Students sit at a table in the school’s media center around a large computer monitor, where they can see and hear Rao by live video feed. She can also see them, and calls on them by name and can even critique their drawings of the Chinese characters. Edina Community Education and fluentPLANET staff monitor the class and distribute learning materials to the students during lessons. Maddock anticipates virtual learning will become more prevalent and believes it’s important for her kids to have the experience early on. Kevin Klett, who runs fluentPLANET with his wife Susie Klett, said the set-up is not a barrier for students. “The kids see it as normal. It’s cool that their teacher is in China at it’s 7

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Christmas Eve Services Saturday, December 24th - 3:30 and 5:00 pm

Christmas Day Sunday, December 25th - 9:30 am

Awaiting a Rebirth of Wonder December 15, 6:00 p.m. Service of Hope and Healing December 18, 9:00 a.m. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pageant 10:30 a.m. Living Waters Worship December 24, 4:00 & 11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Services December 25, 9:00 a.m. Christmas Day Slipper Sunday

Richfield United Methodist Church 5835 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis 612-861-6086 www.richfieldumc.org

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Holy Family Catholic Church

To Know Him and To Make Him Known

5900 West Lake Street, St. Louis Park • 952-929-0113

Bloomington Lutheran Church 952.888.2475

www.bllh.org

CHRISTMAS EVE Saturday, December 24 9:15 pm Pre-service Music 10:00 pm Candlelight Worship Service MESSAGE:

Behold the Lamb of God CHRISTMAS DAY Sunday, December 25 9:30 am Worship Service CHRISTMAS MESSAGE:

Oh, Come, Let Us Adore Him 9350 Portland Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420

Pastor: Father Thomas Dufner

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Christmas Eve . . . . . . 4 pm and 9 pm Christmas Day . . . . . . 9 am and 11 am CONFESSIONS:

Saturday, Dec. 17 . . . . 3:30 - 5 pm Sunday, Dec. 18 . . . . . 8 - 9 am Thursday, Dec. 22 . . . 3 - 5 pm Friday, Dec. 23 . . . . . . 10 - 11 am

Celebrate Christmas with Us! Sunday, December 18 10:00 am “Winter’s Grace” featuring the Sanctuary Choir and 12 Piece Orchestra Saturday, December 24 - 9:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols. 8000 Portland Ave • Bloomington, MN (1 Block South of 494)

952-888-6070

www.paumc.org

Welcomes you this Christmas, and Always! Serving Eden Prairie, Edina and Bloomington

Sunday, December 18 10:00 a.m. Service of Lessons & Carols

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CHRISTMAS MEETINGS OLD APOSTOLIC LUTHERAN CHURCH OF MINNEAPOLIS

Friday, December 23 Monday, December 26, 2011

Portland Avenue United Methodist

ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

11am & 6pm Daily

Saturday, December 24 4:00 p.m. All-Age Christmas Pageant with Holy Communion 10:00 p.m. Candlelight Service with Holy Communion

CHRISTMAS DAY Sunday, December 25 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion

6716 Gleason Road, Edina, MN 55439

Eden Prairie High School Activity Center

(off Hwy 62, corner of Gleason Rd & Valley View Rd.)

17185 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55346

www.stalbansedina.org 952-941-3065

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Saturday, December 24

Childcare provided at 2:00, 3:15 & 4:30 2:00 p.m.—Children’s Choirs, Handbells, Woodwinds 3:15 p.m.—Communion, Brass Choir, Vocal Ensembles 4:30 p.m.—Communion, Adult Choir, Brass Choir 10:30 p.m.—Communion, Adult Choir, Handbell Choir

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Mount Olivet Lutheran Church www.mtolivet.org

Minneapolis Campus

West Campus

5025 Knox Avenue South Minneapolis 612-926-7651P

7150 Rolling Acres Road (Located between Highways 5 & 7)

Sunday, December 18 8, 9:30, 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICES 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 p.m. CHRISTMAS DAY 10 and 11 a.m.

Victoria 952-767-1500 P Sunday, December 18 9:15 and 10:30 a.m. CHRISTMAS EVE 2, 3, 4, and 5 p.m. CHRISTMAS DAY 10:30 a.m.

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Westwood Community Church Dec 24 at 1:00, 2:20, 3:40, 5:00 8:40 & 10:00pm www.westwoodcc.org/christmas 952-224-7300 NW corner of Hwy 5 & 41 Chanhassen

Pax Christi Catholic Community www.paxchristi.com

12100 Pioneer Trail • Eden Prairie, MN 55347 Fr. Patrick Kennedy • 952-941-3150

Christmas Eve, December 24

Christmas at Oak Grove Church Sunday, December 18th 10:45 a.m. “Canticle of Joy” a cantata for Christmas presented by the Chancel Choir and an instrumental ensemble

Saturday, December 24th / Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m. Family Service (No nursery provided; bring entire family to the service) 11:00 p.m. Candlelight Communion Service

Sunday, December 25th 10:45 a.m. Christmas Day Service

Oak Grove Presbyterian Church 2200 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington 952-888-4621 • www.oakgrv.org Inclusive and Multicultural

Mass w/Children’s Liturgy of the Word 4:00pm Christmas Mass (in Nazareth Hall) 4:00pm Christmas Mass 6:00pm Christmas Mass 8:00pm Lessons and Carols 9:30pm Solemn Celebration of Christmas Mass 10:00pm

Christmas Day, December 25 Christmas Masses

9:00am, 11:00am

All are Welcome!

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There Is Something For Everyone This December At RELC! Celebrate the journey to Christmas with weekly Sunday morning worship! The 9:15 – featuring traditional worship with pipe organ and choirs The 10:45 – Casual, contemporary worship featuring interactive Christian Music by ‘The Buzz’

Normandale Hylands United Methodist Church 9920 Normandale Boulevard Bloomington, MN 55437 (952) 835-7585 www.nhumc.net Saturday, December 24

Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Services

North Pole Family Adventure Night

4:00 pm, 7:00 pm with Communion, and 10:00 pm

December 14 • 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Sunday, December 25

Dinner with Santa & Crafts to Make Free Community Event Call for reservations so we can plan space for you!

Nursery provided at 4:00

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December 21 7:00 pm There is always room for you at RELC!

Christmas Eve and Beyond December 24 4:00 pm Candlelight Worship with Children’s Message 9:00 pm Candlelight Service December 25 – “A Worship Service of Carols” 9:15 am January 01 – “A Worship Service of Healing” 9:15 am

RICHFIELD LUTHERAN CHURCH located at the corners of 60th Street and Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis

612-861-2265

www.richfield-lutheran.org

at historic Fort Snelling Site • Hwys 5, 55 & 62 Non-Denominational Christian Worship each Sunday at 11 am

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - 4:00 pm Sermon: “The Christmas Guest” Special Music: Vocal & Instrumental

Sunday, December 25 - 11:00 am Sermon: “What if there was no Christmas?” Rev. Dr. Kenneth L. Beale, Jr. Chaplain Rev. Michael Wallman, Assoc. Chaplain Craig Tennison, Minister of Music

“Where the Veteran is Remembered” For more info call 651-456-4410 www.fortsnellingmcf.org

Handicapped accessible

Pastors: Donavon P. Eslinger, Otis P. Borop

Celebrate The Sounds of the Season with A Festival of Lesson & Carols December 18 during the 9:15 am worship service

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Christmas Eve/Noche Buena—Sat/Sab, Dec 24 Assumption—English 4:00pm/Español 7:00pm St. Bonaventure—4:30pm & 10:00pm St. Edward—4:00pm, 6:00pm & 11:00pm Nativity of Mary—4:00pm & 11:00pm Pax Christi—4:00, 6:00, 8:00 & 10:00pm St. Peter—4:00pm & 10:00pm St. Richard—5:00pm

Christmas Day/Navidad—Sun/Dom, Dec 25

Assumption—English 9:00am Español 11:00am , 1:00pm & 6:00pm St. Bonaventure—8:00am & 10:00am St. Edward—9:30am & 11:00am Nativity of Mary—8:30am & 10:30am Pax Christi—9:00am & 11:00am St. Peter—9:00am & 11:00am St. Richard—9:00am & 11:00am Advent Penance Services/Rito Penitencial: Pax Christi—Sat, Dec 3, 10 & 17, 4:00pm; Mon, Dec 12, 7:00pm St. Bonaventure—Sun, Dec 11, 4:00pm St. Edward (non-sacramental)—Dec 13, 11:00am; Dec 14, 7:00pm Assumption—en Español Mier. Dic 14, 7:00pm Nativity of Mary—Thurs, Dec 15, 10:00am & 7:00pm St. Richard—Sat, Dec 17, 10:00am St. Peter—Sun, Dec 18, 4:00pm

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St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church 5224 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park 952.926.1646 www.stgeorgesonline.org CHRISTMAS EVE

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4:00 pm Family Eucharist 10:00 pm Festival Eucharist

10:15 am Holy Eucharist, Rite 1

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Join us for Christmas Eve Services Sat., Dec. 24 at 3:30, 5:00 & 10:00 pm 1 mile west of 169 off Pioneer Tr. & Bennett

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St. Stephen Lutheran Church CHRISTMAS EVE 3:00 pm

Saturday, December 24 Family / Children Service

5:00 pm

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10:00 pm Candlelight Service with Billy McLaughlin

Sunday, Dec. 25

9 AM Traditional Harp and choir music

10:30 AM Contemporary

Worship Team vocalist and musicians Westwood Lutheran Church 9001 Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park, MN 952-545-5623 / www.westwoodlutheran.org

Sunday, December 18th 8:15 AM â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blueâ&#x20AC;? Christmas Prayers 9:30 & 11:00 AM Lessons & Carols Christmas Eve 3:00 & 4:30 PM Family Services 8:00 PM Candlelight Service 10:00 PM Communion Service Christmas Day 10:00 AM New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day 10:00 AM

CHRISTMAS DAY Sunday, December 25 10:00 am Traditional Service with Coffee Fellowship after Service Visit our website for more Holiday Worship opportunities

All Saints Lutheran Church

www.ststephen.net

15915 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka 55345

8400 France Ave. So., Bloomington 952-831-4746

(Corner of Excelsior Blvd. and Woodland Road)

952-934-3550

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Normandale FROM PAGE 1A It began as a pilot project in 1998 through a collaboration of the church, Fairview Southdale Hospital, Thrivent Financial and Lutheran Social Services. Today it is an independent nonprofit with support from three organizational partners – the church, Fairview and The Colony at Eden Prairie. With help from private and public grants, it provides volunteers, resources, and health and wellness information to allow seniors to age in

their homes. This fall, the organization was invited to the White House to participate in a discussion on community partnerships to achieve better health. “We’re trying to support people staying in the community, not having to move to nursing homes and being able to maintain their independence as long as possible,” said Executive Director Deborah Paone. “Just like you’ve heard it takes a village to raise a child, it also takes a group of people to support an older person as they age.” Carlson has played piano every Monday for about the last two years for residents in memory care at The Colony at Eden

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Prairie. She said she first heard about the Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness when she saw an announcement about a wellness class in the newspaper years ago. She said her favorite class was one on walking, which gave her useful tips to improve her nearly daily walks inside Southdale Center. At one class, the lifelong piano player wound up on the piano bench, and was asked to volunteer. She said she sees a lot of value in the program. “More of us are living longer so we’re all going to be needing services and knowledge that that kind of a program can provide,” Carlson said. “I’m sure you’ve heard there’s a tidal wave of aging people in our community. It’s the fasting growing age cohort in our society,” Paone said. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, approximately 13 percent of Minnesota’s population is over 65. Over the next four decades, the group – which numbers about 40.2 million nationwide – is expected to more than double to 88.5 million nationwide. Paone said one in four Minnesotans will be over the age of 65 and they will need assistance. “There are not really good community support systems set up for these people to age by themselves,” she said. “Unless they go into an assisted living facility or they have great family support, or deep pockets where they can buy a lot of services, it’s quite challenging.” Paone said she has already seen the need for services increase. When she began with the center seven years ago, it served 300 individuals a year. Last year, it served 680 people. Many are first acquainted with the center through its education and wellness opportunities. There are a handful of classes offered at low cost throughout the year including “Matter of Balance,” an interactive eight-week course for people wanting to improve their balance through exercise, and “Better Choices, Better Health,” a series of group sessions designed to help people set goals to improve their health. Both are evidencedbased courses developed by universities. Edina resident Pat Hol went to the balance class after reading about it in the newspapers. She enjoys walking and swimming and wants to maintain her mobility. “I really did want to stay as active as I could,” Hol said. “I’m 87, so anything I can do to keep myself doing all of the things I enjoy doing is what I plan to do.” Hol has lived alone in her home for the last 14 years. She recently attended “Better Choices, Better Health,” where she and other participants created weekly action plans and reported back to the group. “Some wanted to walk further. Others wanted to read more or do different

things. I found that after all these years it was wonderful to actually know something that I was going to do, do it everyday and feel that you had accomplished something that perhaps you had put off just because you hated to think of doing that task for one reason or another,” said Hol, who cleaned out a closet at her and donated music CDs she no longer listens to. For many, wellness events, which also include monthly foot care clinics and T’ai Chi exercise classes, have a social draw. “On flu shot day people come an extra half hour before they want to get their flu shot just to enjoy the party atmosphere. I think that’s really important for seniors because it is really easy to get isolated,” Paone said. The Center for Healing & Wholeness also has a resource coordinator who works one-on-one with seniors and family caregivers to help them find resources through community agencies, county and state programs. Marcia Lowell, 74, began utilizing services after her late mother Adelaide Thompson moved into her Edina home. Lowell, a retired nurse, had a physical therapist visit her house to suggest changes that would help her mother with everyday activities, including a bench and railings for the shower – “all those things that I knew as a nurse but didn’t do until she told me to,” Lowell said. “I can’t imagine them getting them along without them,” she said. “They just are a wonderful bunch.” Her mother passed away at age 99 in May, but Lowell continues to be involved with the organization. She volunteers as group leader for a class on living with chronic illness. “I think it does an awful lot of good for the older person who has nobody to really ask questions to,” said Lowell. Program Manager Patti Hankes said the organization has more than 100 volunteers, primarily from Edina, Bloomington, Richfield, Eden Prairie, Hopkins and St. Louis Park, who help with classes and serve on volunteer care teams. Volunteers provide rides to doctor or salon appointments, assist on trips to the grocery shop and regularly visit seniors in their homes for friendly check-ins. Some seniors receive assistance keeping track of their finances. “If we can help them, then we do,” Hankes said. The Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness is expanding volunteer opportunities in 2012 and seeking leaders for the “Matter of Balance” and “Better Choices, Better Health” classes. It is also launching a health coaching program. Volunteer coaches will provide older adults with encouragement for health and wellness NORMANDALE: TO NEXT PAGE

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Normandale FROM PREVIOUS PAGE behaviors and active listening support. Paone said the center is also seeking grants to expand access to a new online assessment tool it created with the University of Minnesota and Stratis Health. The tool is designed for adult children and provides guidance and links to resources in the community based on information entered about their older loved one. She said partnering with other organizations is important. In September, Fairview Health Systems was invited by the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships to participate in a discussion about how partnerships can improve health outcomes. Fairview invited Normandale to attend as well. “We realize we’re a small organization and we’re never going to be able to serve all people in Edina even, never mind outside of the area,” Paone said. “I think there’s a great, great need for more.” For more information about services offered by the Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness or volunteering, contact 952-929-1697 or healing.normluth.org..

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The Edina Police Department released this image of a man who robbed a woman at gunpoint outside Southdale Center Tuesday night, Dec. 6. A reward has been offered for information leading to his arrest. (Submitted photo) Police Commander Dave Olmstead. As the woman approached her residence on Oregon Curv in southwestern Bloomington she stopped at her mailbox. Since the vehicle that had been following her passed by, she assumed it was a neighbor that had been following her, ROBBERIES: TO NEXT PAGE

Is Water Ruining Your Chimney? The Professionals At AirBroom Minnesota In Excelsior Can Help How does your chimney look? Are the bricks crumbling? Does it have White or Black exterior staining? Are you afraid to use your fireplace because you’re not sure how safe it is? When was the last time you used it? The professionals at AirBroom Minnesota Fireplace and Air Duct Cleaning in Excelsior can restore both your confidence and your chimney. Did you know that water causes more damage to masonry chimneys than fire? Your chimney, unlike other parts of your house, is constantly exposed to the elements. They are generally constructed of brick, mortar, tile, steel, and iron. All of these materials suffer deterioration as a result of prolonged contact with water. Freeze and thaw cycles so familiar here in the Twin Cities cause stress on the chimney. Water that has penetrated expands and contracts. Left unchecked it will cause interior and exterior damage to your home and masonry chimney. Some of the damage that can be caused includes: 1) spalled and broken exterior brickwork, 2) deteriorated masonry and metal firebox assemblies, 3) rusted dampers, 4) decayed mortar, cracked or missing flue liners, and in the worst case scenario damage to adjoining walls, ceilings, and woodwork. There are three main ways to prevent water damage.

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Anderson would not disclose the area of the parking lot where the incident occurred. No one was injured. The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 40 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall and 200 pounds. He was clean-shaven, wearing a dark Claiborne jacket, fedora-style hat and sunglasses. He is believed to be driving a dark fourdoor sedan with Xenon lights, possibly a Honda or Acura. According to Anderson, he took credit cards and a small amount of cash from the victim. Anderson said he attempted to use one of the credit cards that same night at U.S. Bank in Edina. Anderson said officers are reviewing surveillance video from the bank. Edina is also working with the Bloomington Police Department. There is reason to believe that the Edina robbery and two incidents in Bloomington are connected, she said. The Southdale incident occurred about 24 hours after a man robbed a Bloomington woman outside her home. The woman was driving home from the Bloomington Lund’s and noticed that a vehicle was following her from the parking lot, according to Bloomington

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Robberies FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Olmstead explained. As the woman exited her vehicle to retrieve her mail the dark four-door sedan stopped. A man exited the vehicle and approached her aggressively, grabbing her and pushing her in the chest, Olmstead added. The man demanded the womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purse, told the woman to tell him her debit card PIN number and threatened to kill her. The woman gave the man her purse, containing cash and credit cards, and said she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a PIN number. The man then drove off, Olmstead said. The perpetratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s description was similar to that given in the Southdale incident. A third incident may also be connected to the two earlier in the week. At 5:48 a.m. Dec. 8 a Bloomington woman was robbed outside of a Bloomington coffee shop. The woman had pulled into the

Caribou Coffee shop at the intersection of France Avenue and Old Shakopee Road, Olmstead said. The woman noticed a vehicle pull in behind her and park far away from the building. The woman parked near the coffee shop entrance and went inside. Upon returning to the vehicle a man ran up to her, grabbed her arm, pointed a handgun at her and said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Give me your purse if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to die,â&#x20AC;? Olmstead said. The woman yelled for help and attempted to escape from the manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grasp, working her way from the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side of the vehicle to the passengerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side. The man kicked her leg, causing her to fall on her back. He grabbed her purse and fled the scene in a dark vehicle, possibly eastbound on Old Shakopee Road, Olmstead noted. The Edina Crime Prevention Fund is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the apprehension, arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the Edina robbery. Anyone with any information should

Edina police said the man who robbed a woman at gunpoint in the Southdale parking lot was driving a dark four-door sedan with Xenon lights, possibly a Honda or Acura. Police believe the incident is connected to two incidents in Bloomington. (Submitted photo) contact Edina Lt. Mike Nibbe at 952-8261600. Identities of callers may remain confidential. During the holiday shopping season, Anderson advised shoppers to be aware of their surroundings.

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LEGAL NOTICES Public Notice

Public Notice

(Official Publication) MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE Minnesota Limited Liability Company Notice of Dissolution Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 322B

(Official Publication) NOTICE OF SALE AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY PS Orangeco, Inc and/or Shurgard TRS, Inc will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage located at Edina 08309: 4425 West 77th St, Edina, MN 55435. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell at public auction on December 27th, 2011 at 2:00 pm personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items. The name of the person(s) whose personal property is to be sold is as follows: 1137 - Hobson, David; 1204 - Osterberg, Anne; 1208 - Lief, Edward; 2048 - Johnson, Abby; 2163 - Osterberg, Anne; 2204 - Tobin, Deborah; 2418 - Mindrum, Margaret. (Dec. 8, 15, 2011) PS 08309 D1-Edina-Dec27 Auction

Name of Limited Liability Company: Pulte Title Agency of Minnesota, LLC If the Dissolution is approved pursuant to 322B.806 subd 2, the date & place of the meeting where the resolution was approved; and a statement that the requisite vote of the members was received, or that the member validly took action without a meeting - Chap 322B.81 subd 1 (2)(i): Date of Meeting: September 6, 2011 List the place where the meeting was held: Edina, Minnesota 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. /s/ Gary Wilkerson Date: September 9, 2011

City of Edina (Official Publication) ORDINANCE NO. 2011-19 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EDINA CITY CODE CONCERNING CONTROL OF TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES The City Of Edina Ordains:

Section 3. This ordinance is effective immediately upon its passage and publication. First Reading: December 6, 2011 Second Reading: Waived Published: December 15, 2011 Attest Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor (Dec. 15, 2011) D1-Ord2011-19

City of Edina (Official Publication) CITY OF EDINA 4801 WEST 50TH STREET EDINA, MN 55424 Notice of Public Hearing THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION will meet at the Edina City Hall, Council Chambers, 4801 West 50th Street, on Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at 7:00 PM, and will at said time and place consider the following: Preliminary Plat. Refined, LLC. 6109 Oaklawn Avenue. Lots 22 and 23, Block 23, Fairfax, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Generally located east of Oaklawn Avenue and north of Valley View Road. Subdivide one lot into two lots.

Section 1. Subsection 1400.17 of the Edina City Code is amended by adding subdivision 4 to read: No unauthorized person shall regulate or attempt to regulate traffic upon the streets and highways of the city. The Police Chief may approve individuals to direct traffic at specified location and times subject to such training as the Police Chief determines is necessary.

Site Plan. Primrose School of Edina, Minnesota/Children’s Design Group. 7401 Metro Boulevard. That part of Lot 1, Block 1, One Corporate Center to be platted as Lot 1, Block 2, One Corporate Center 2nd Addition. Generally located east of Metro Boulevard and north of Edina Industrial Boulevard. Build school.

BY ORDER OF THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION

Probate Notice

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(Official Publication) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PROBATE/MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION COURT FILE NO. 27-PA-PR-11-1399 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re: Estate of Clayton Jerome Bangs, also known as Clayton J. Bangs, Decedent. Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated June 22, 2006. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Jeffrey A. Bangs, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent's estate.

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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: Golden Property Principal Place of Business: 4501 Washburn Ave S, Mpls, MN 55410 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: Douglas S. Gordhamer, 4501 Washburn Ave S, Mpls, MN 55410; David E. Gordhamer, 3221 Skycroft Dr, Mpls, MN 55418

Section 1. The following described fees of Schedule A to Code Section 185 are amended to read as follows:

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.

SECTION 1100

Contact Name: Lisa M. Ashley Phone Number: 952-897-1707 (Dec. 1,8,15,22, 2011) D1-PulteTitle

All recommendations and objections will be heard at said meeting.

City of Edina (Official Publication) ORDINANCE NO. 2011-17 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA ORDAINS:

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SUBSECTION 1100.03 Sub. 2

1100.03 Sub. 2

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Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent's estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: December 8, 2011 Alonna Warns Registrar

PURPOSE OF FEE/CHARGE Sewer Service: 1. Single Family, Town Houses, Two-Family Dwellings, Apartment building with four or less dwelling units

AMOUNT To and including 1600 cubic feet, $49.28/quarter. From 1601 c.f. & over $3.08/100 c.f.

FILED: November 22, 2011 /s/ Douglas Gordhamer, Co-Owner

2. Apartment building with more than four dwelling units.

$44.35/quarter or $3.08 per 100 c.f. whichever is greater

City of Edina

3. Commercial and industrial buildings, including schools and churches

$49.28/quarter/meter or $3.08 per 100 c.f. whichever is greater

Water Service: 1. Per 100 cubic feet for areas of City, except areas described in #4, 5 and 6 below:

$1.24 up to 3500 c.f. $1.64 3600 to 6500 c.f. $2.58 over 6500 c.f.

(Official Publication) ORDINANCE NO. 2011-11 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EDINA CITY CODE CONCERNING OFF LEASH DOG PARKS THE CITY OF EDINA ORDAINS:

2. Domestic accounts used by commercial and industrial buildings, including schools and churches.

$1.24 Up to 3500 cubic feet $1.64 Over 3500 cubic feet

3. Lawn watering accounts used by commercial and industrial buildings, including schools and churches.

$1.64 Up to 3500 cubic feet $2.58 Over 3500 cubic feet

7. Meter charge

$15.07/quarter for up to 3⁄4 inch meter $20.54/quarter for 1 inch meter $23.43/quarter for 1 1⁄4 inch meter $26.36/quarter for 1 1⁄2 inch meter $42.44/quarter for 2 inch meter $161.18/quarter for 3 inch meter $205.16/quarter for 4 inch meter

Storm Water Drainage Charge

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Section 1. Section 1230 of the Edina City Code is amended by adding subsection 1230.09 to provide as follows: 1230.10 Off-Leash Dog Park. The City Council has established an off-leash dog park at the Van Valkenburg Park. The Park Director may adopt additional rules and regulations for the use of the Park not inconsistent with the City Code. Park users must pay a fee as set forth in Section 185.01 Schedule A of the Code. Section 2. Section 185.01 Schedule A of the Edina City Code is amended by adding the following fee: SECTION

SUBSECTION

1230

1230.10

Section 2. The effective date of this Ordinance shall be for utility billings after February 1, 2012.

Section 3.

First Reading: Second Reading: Published:

Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk

James B. Hovland, Mayor (Dec. 15, 2011) D1-Ord2011-17

PURPOSE OF FEE OR CHARGE Off-leash Dog Park annual pass

$20.56 per quarter pursuant to formula in Subsection 1110.03

First Reading: November 15, 2011 Second Reading: December 6, 2011 Published: December 15, 2011 Attest

Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection.

Attest

AMOUNT $25.00 for residents/$50.00 for non-residents. Additional dogs in the same household are discounted by $5.00 each.

Dated: December 8, 2011 Mark Peterson Court Administrator Roy B. Henline (MN# 142487) Henline Law, PA 7044 East Fish Lake Road Maple Grove Minnesota 55311 Telephone: (763) 767-6200 Facsimile: (763) 757-5665 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE (Dec. 15 & 22, 2011) D1-BangsProbate

Publish Your Legal Notices in the Sun•Current Newspaper Published: Thursday Deadline: 2:00 p.m. Thursday for publication the following Thursday Submit Request to: sunlegals@ acnpapers.com Please include instruction for publication (publication dates, etc.) along with an attachment of the legal notice to be published. (Word documents preferred).

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Publish Your Certificate of Assumed Name Mail a photocopy of your FILED Certificate of Assumed Name with a check in the amount of $60 to: Sun Newspapers ATTN: Legal Notices 10917 Valley View Rd Eden Prairie, MN 55344 We will run your notice for two consecutive weeks and provide an affidavit of publication.

This ordinance is effective immediately upon its passage and publication.

Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk

James B. Hovland, Mayor

(Dec. 15, 2011) D1-Ord2011-11

Questions, call: 952-392-6829

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High-scoring hockey Two high-scoring Lake Conference girls hockey teams will face off when Edina takes on Hopkins at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Minnetonka Ice Arena. Edina’s goal production begins with a line centered by junior Sarah Nielsen. Her wings are junior Liz Trautz and ninth-grader Taylor Williamson. Hopkins has firepower of its own with a top line centered by ninthgrader Corbin Boyd. Her wings are senior Mari Mankey and sophomore Maliya Rodgers. In another Lake Conference girls hockey game at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, Wayzata will play Eden Prairie at Eden Prairie Community Center.

Lake gymnastics Two Lake Conference gymnastics dual meets are set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15. Edina and Eden Prairie will match routines at Eden Prairie High School. Wayzata’s girls will compete against Minnetonka at Minnetonka High.

Dancing at Wayzata The five Lake Conference schools – Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka and Wayzata – will compete in a dance meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at Wayzata High School.

Hornets meet Hawks Edina High’s boys basketball team, led by returning All-Lake Conference players Graham Woodward and Philip DeBerg, will play Chaska in a non-conference game at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at Edina Community Center gym. – Compiled by John Sherman

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Hannah Burns Burns scored a goal and added an assist as the Edina High girls hockey team defeated Wayzata 6-2 in the Lake Conference opener Dec. 6 at Edina’s Braemar Arena.

Three nights, three tough games this week

Dani Cameranesi The Blake School girls hockey forward had two goals and two assists during the Bears’ 6-1 victory over the Minneapolis Novas.

BY JOHN SHERMAN – SUN NEWSPAPERS Head coach Curt Giles said this is an exciting time of year for the Edina High boys hockey team. Over the next two weeks, the Hornets will play in two exceptionally tough invitational tournaments, the Edina Invitational Dec. 15-17 at Braemar, and the Schwan Cup Gold Division tourney Dec. 26-28 at Ridder Arena and Xcel Energy Center. The Edina Invitational is played in a round-robin format. At the Schwan Cup, eight of the state’s best teams will play a straight bracket. “In our tournament, you play three tough games in three nights,” said Giles. “The state champion has come out of this four-team tournament each of the past three years.” In first-round games Thursday, Dec. 15, Elk River will play Eden Prairie at 6:30 p.m. and Edina will play Grand Rapids at 8:30. On Friday, Dec. 16, Grand Rapids will face off with Eden Prairie at 6:30 p.m. and Edina will meet Elk River at 8:30. The final day’s action Saturday, Dec. 17, will begin with Grand Rapids against Elk River at 6:30 p.m. and conclude with Edina playing Eden Prairie at 8:30. “Eden Prairie [last year’s state Class AA champion] is a young team that is playing extremely well,” said Giles. “They’re quietly moving along after losing 12 seniors from last year’s team.” In the Schwan Cup Gold Division, firstround games will be played at the University of Minnesota’s Ridder Arena Monday, Dec. 26. First-round games feature St. Thomas Academy against Holy Angels at noon,

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RED KNIGHTS RULE The Benilde-St. Margaret’s High girls hockey team beat Minnetonka 2-0 Dec. 10 on goals by Anne Arnason and Caitlin Reilly.

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Captain Nick Leer of the Edina High boys hockey team leads the Hornets into the Edina Invitational this week at Braemar Arena. (Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer) Duluth East against Burnsville at 2:30 p.m., Minnetonka against Hill-Murray at 5:30 and Edina against Blaine at 8. The semifinals will be at 5:30 and 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, at Xcel Energy Center, and the championship game is set for 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, also at the Xcel. Edina stands 4-1 overall and has allowed only seven goals through five games with Willy Benjamin and Connor Beaupre alternating in goal. The Hornets used their speed to blitz Anoka 7-2 in a non-conference game Dec. 6. “Anoka is a big, strong team that gave us a physical and mental test,” said Giles. “We played very well as a whole. We have kids who can skate and are very eager to learn.” Connor Hurley scored two Edina goals against Anoka while Miguel Fidler chipped in a goal and two assists. Bo Brauer, Tyler Nanne, Dylan Malmquist and Tim Spicola had the other goals. Matt Nelson and Andy Jordahl were the top playmakers with three assists each and Benjamin earned the win in goal.

Guimont, an Edina High gymnast, posted a 35.725 all-around score in a meet against Hudson, Wis. Guimont had a 9.35 on vault and a 9.1 on uneven bars. The Hornets defeated Hudson 127.175-127.15.

Taylor Halling Halling’s 33.65 all-around score helped the Edina High girls gymnastics team to a victory over Hudson, Wis. She had an 8.75 score in floor exercise.

Connor Hurley Hurley scored two goals as the Edina High boys hockey stopped Anoka 7-2 in a non-conference game. The Hornets stand 4-1-0 going into this week’s Edina Invitational.

Sanjay Lumpkin Lumpkin, a senior forward for the Benilde-St. Margaret’s High boys basketball team, scored 21 points in a 75-49 non-conference victory over Rosemount.

Graham Woodward Woodward, an Edina High junior guard, netted 19 points in the Hornets’ 73-67 non-conference loss Dec. 9 at Park Center.

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Edina skaters down Trojans in penalty-filled hockey game Hornet girls score four times on the power play BY JOHN SHERMAN SUN NEWSPAPERS Girls hockey is supposed to be a non-contact sport, but there was plenty of contact when Wayzata High played Edina Dec. 6 at Braemar Arena. Five of the seven penalties called in the first period went against Edina. It was the reverse in the second period when all four penalties went against Wayzata. Things quieted down in the third period as each team took one penalty. The difference in the game was Edina’s power play as the Hornets scored on four of their seven chances and went on to a 6-2 victory. “It has been a fun year with the power play,” said Edina head coach Laura Slominski. “We have had great puck movement and a lot of different scoring options. The Wayzata game was a challenge for us because of their forechecking.” “Edina has a good power play,” said Wayzata head coach Becky Wacker. “They are all on the same page with their system.” Edina scored two goals in each period, while the Trojans scored one in the first period and one in the second. Early goals by Lizzy Otten and Megan Armstrong put

Edina ahead 2-0 before Kaycie Palesch scored for the Trojans. Midway through the second period, with Edina forcing the tempo, Kelly McGarvey gave the Hornets a 3-1 lead. Carly Noble scored for Wayzata and Hannah Burns scored on the power play for Edina as the second period ended 4-2. Riley Anderson’s power-play goal 3 1/2 minutes into the third period gave Edina a three-goal cushion, and then the Hornets finished the scoring on Taylor Williamson’s goal. “Edina really pressures the puck,” said Wayzata’s Wacker. “We are at the point where we can compete with the big-name schools like Edina and Minnetonka. We just have to believe we can win.” Wayzata has a 6-3 record through nine games. “We have some new young talent this year,” said Wacker. “Our players come to practice and work hard every day.” Edina, which is 6-1-2, recently reshuffled lines to gain more balance. On the top two lines, Slominski has Jane Thotland centering Williamson and Burns and Sarah Nielsen centering Riley Anderson and Liz Trautz. Defensively, the Hornets rely on experience with senior goalie Maddie Dahl and senior defenders Otten, Armstrong and Ali Austin. “We still have a few things to figure out,” said Slominski. “But overall we are playing well.”

Edina senior defenseman Megan Armstrong scored a power-play goal in the Hornets’ 6-2 Lake Conference girls hockey win over Wayzata Dec. 6 at Braemar Arena. (Photo by Brian Nelson – Contributing Photographer)

State-champion Hornet girls place six on All-Lake tennis squad Three ninth-graders included in selections BY JOHN SHERMAN – SUN NEWSPAPERS State Class AA girls tennis champion Edina placed six players on the AllLake Conference team, which was recently selected by the league’s head coaches. Hornets honored are seniors Meghana Vasireddy and Caroline

Ward, juniors Meghan Herring and Morgan Marinovich, sophomore Maddie Boyer and ninth-grader Kelly Reger. Ward was state runner-up in Class AA singles. Reger, who held down a spot in Edina’s singles lineup, is one of three ninth-graders on the All-Lake team. The others are Kelly Yang of Wayzata and Ida Ramic of Hopkins. The other two selections from Wayzata are senior state qualifier Lucia

Solis and junior Caitlin Eichten. Hopkins’ other All-Lake player is senior Alex Johnson. Minnetonka, which qualified for the state team tournament, has three players on the All-Lake team – seniors Maya MacGibbon and Jessa Richards and sophomore Sydney Baldwin. Eden Prairie’s All-Lake players are senior state qualifier Maddie Buxton and senior Allison Malmsten. The following girls were named AllLake honorable mention:

Eden Prairie: senior Cassy Deng and juniors Megan Phillips and Layla Safinia. Edina: senior Julia Povilaitis and ninth-grader Mackenzie Marinovich. Hopkins: seniors Mia Rafowitz and Rachel Sadowsky and sophomore Shelby Benkofske. Minnetonka: senior Libby Kapsner, junior Katie Phillips and ninth-grader Bri Smith. Wayzata: seniors Carol Coutinho and Alissa Heiring.

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Eagles show their stuff during Lake Conference boys swim relays Eden Prairie takes first places in eight events BY JOHN SHERMAN – SUN NEWSPAPERS Eden Prairie High’s boys swimming team won all eight varsity events the Lake Conference Relays Dec. 8 at Edina’s Art Downey Aquatic Center. While no formal team scores were kept, it became crystal clear that the Eagles will be hard to beat in conference dual meets this winter. EP opened with a victory in the 200yard medley relay with Jonathan Leiberman, Maverick Hovey, Spencer Sathre and Brandt Swanson swimming a time of 1 minute, 44.13 seconds. Minnetonka was second with Ryan Current, Noah Busch, Brett Hakes and Trent Youngdahl. Edina finished fourth with Ken Shimizu, Evan Pawlyk, Jackson Lindell and Will

Braun. In the 800-yard freestyle relay, one second separated first-place EP and second-place Minnetonka. Eagle swimmers were Jenia Foster, Mike Solfelt, Michael Hoblit and Bilal Ahmed. Swimming for Tonka were John Seylar, Sam Schilling, Nathan DeFoe and Kendall Dunn. Edina was third with Shimizu, Erik Rehnberg, Pierce Schultz and Andrew Petersen. EP finished 10 seconds ahead of second-place Wayzata in the 4x100-yard medley relay with the team of Bryce Boston, David Harris, Ethan Griffith and Sam Hansen. Boston, Griffin Back, Leiberman and Aaron Greenberg gave EP first place in the 200-yard freestyle relay with a time of 1:29.77. Second place went to the Minnetonka team of Seylar, Ryan Jessen, Ben Snyder and Joe Hanson. In the 400-yard butterfly relay, Eden

Prairie’s winning team consisted of Sathre, Herbie Chen, Greenberg and Foster. Edina placed second with Jackson Lindell, Shimizu, Gunnar Swanson and Braun. EP won the 400-yard backstroke relay with Hovey, Back, Sam Hansen and Dima Foster. Hovey’s split was an incredibly fast 53.40. Minnetonka took second place with Busch, Michael Werley, James Arps and Dan Bielski. Edina placed fourth with Petersen, Erik Rehnberg, Henry Jessen and John Barden. The Eden Prairie 400-yard breaststroke relay of Boston, Solfelt, Zach Corbin and Greenberg finished more than 10 seconds ahead of the field in 4:26.88. Minnetonka placed second with the team of Adam Stettner, Jake Radke, Miles Sebald and Dunn. Edina finished third with Sean Satterthwaite, Pawlyk, Sam Weiss and Jackson Lindell.

EP’s 400-yard freestyle relay of Hoblit, Hovey, Leiberman and Solfelt finished first in 3:18.96. Minnetonka was second with Current, Nick Leaf, Jessen and Bastien Ibri. Edina took fourth place with Shimizu, Swanson, Petersen and Braun.

JV highlights Minnetonka won five of the eight junior varsity relay events and Eden Prairie won the other three. Edina finished third in the 800-yard freestyle relay with Patrick Malone, John Barden, Jack Hiniker and Sam Schooler. In the 200-yard backstroke relay, Edina was third with Sam Satterthwaite, Tanner Cook, Joseph Toth and Jonathan Willett. Edina also took third in the 200yard breaststroke relay with Joe Huff, Ben Scott, Alex Beyerl and Graham Balfany.

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Congratulations to the Edina Peewee B2 Green Team for wining the Star of the North hockey tournament in Grand Rapids, MN. Pictured front row (l to r): Matt Bidgood, Luke Hauritz, Tommy Anderson, Henry Koch, Nelson Komarek, Dario Orr, Jake Stratton. Second row (l to r): Assistant coach Larry Koch, Aaron Frenkel, Tommy Flinn, Patrick Swanson, Mason Dorgan, Cole Knutson, Nick Azar, Tommy Simon, Carter Theis, Jack Grage. Back row (l to r): Head coach Leif Knutson, Liam Lynch, Assistant coach Reed Coil, Max Page, Assistant coach Matt Stratton.

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Congratulations to the Edina 10UA hockey team for their 1st place finish in the Edina Cake Eater Classic Tournament November 25-27. The team played hard and won 5 of 5 games. Pictured (left to right) Seated: Evelyn Adams, Tella Jungels, Allie Lockhart. Kneeling: Sami Lauer, Olivia Swaim, Carolina Bowlby, Alison May, Kendall Olsen, Mallory Uihlein. Standing: Grace Juckniess, Olivia Stattine, Sophia Doll. Seated on net: Annie Kuehl, Alijandra Rahn, Maria Decesare. Not pictured: Liesl Schreiner. Coaches: Tim Kuehl, Matt Lockhart, Nick Olsen, Mark Rahn, Judd Stattine, Donner Stocks.

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The 529 college savings plan: a holiday gift that keeps on giving The holiday season has arrived, and that means grandparents are seeking the perfect gift for their children and grandchildren. Hours spent at crowded shopping malls or perusing online retailers often prove fruitless, and shoppers commonly settle for something that falls short of perfect. While a trendy toy or must-have gadget might prove popular today, perhaps no gift is more universal and enduring than the gift of education. Shoppers can

give that gift by setting up or making contributions to a 529 plan, an education savings plan that has special tax benefits designed to help people save for college. Now more than ever, contributions to a college-savings fund make for an ideal holiday gift. For example, the Project on Student Loan Debt reports that the average student-loan debt increased 24 percent to $23,200 in 2008, up from $18,650 in 2004. Those figures paint a bleak picture

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able and attainable way to save for a loved one’s future college expenses,” said Richard Norman, interim executive director of Ohio Tuition Trust Authority. “Many times, just beginning the process can help families feel like college is a realistic and achievable goal.” One 529 plan that offers a diverse choice of investment options from leading fund managers is CollegeAdvantage, a plan established by the state of Ohio. A CollegeAdvantage 529 plan account is tax-free when used for college expenses and specially designed to make it easy for families to save for the escalating costs of a college education. In addition, anyone can contribute, making it ideal for relatives who aren’t sure what to get for their school-aged special someone this holiday season.

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Helping elderly parents or relatives from afar oday’s families are more geographically diverse than ever before. Whereas it was once common for families to remain in the same city or state for generations, nowadays families routinely spread out across the country if not the world. Thanks to technological advancements that make it easier than ever before to stay in touch, families today can still thrive and stay close even if they live hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away from one another. One issue facing many families that have chosen to spread out is how to help Mom and Dad when they reach the age where they need their adult childrens’ help. While this wasn’t a problem for the families of yesteryear, it is a genuine concern for adults who live far away from their parents. Fortunately there are ways to be there for your elderly parents even when you can’t physically be there for them. • Speak to your parents about what they need. While some parents might not be able to realistically assess their needs, children should speak to their parents when making decisions about their care. Adults who live far away from their parents might not know exactly what Mom and Dad need, so discuss the problems they might be having on a day-to-basis to determine the level of care or assistance they will need.

• Examine finances. Managing money is often difficult for seniors who have had an accident or are dealing with a serious medical condition. Seniors might forget to pay bills or be struggling to manage money with the escalating costs of prescription medications and health care in general. To help avoid missed bills, adult children can utilize online bill paying offered by many banks, wherein bills are automatically paid each month on their due date by simply being deducted from a given account. Adult chil-

dren can also consult a financial advisor to develop a plan that allows seniors access to their money while ensuring it will still be there when they need it. • Research community resources. Many communities provide adequate resources for the elderly who might be incapacitated or otherwise need assistance. Programs such as Meals on Wheels can be a great assistance to long-distance caregivers concerned about their elderly parents. Residents of the United States can consult with the Department of Health and Human Services or visit www.Eldercare.gov and use their eldercare locator to find local agencies designed to help older persons and their families access community-based services including transportation, meal delivery and homecare. • Stay in touch with seniors’ physicians. One way to monitor elderly parents from far away is to keep in frequent contact with their physicians. Discuss the situation with your parents’ physicians in person, and ask to be kept abreast of any changes in their health that might require altering their daily routines or homecare schedules. For additional tips or information on helping elderly parents from afar, visit the U.S. Administration on Aging Web site at www.aoa.gov.

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Helping a parent after the loss of a spouse F ew children, even adult children, are ever prepared enough to help their parent deal with the loss of a spouse. In addition to coping with their own loss of a parent, many adults must find a way to help a parent who just lost the love of their life. The feeling of loss can be even more extreme during the holidays. While it is never easy helping a parent

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and not allow them to spend too much time alone. • Engage your parent as much as possible. When both your parents were still alive, you might not have invited them along to the movies or when taking your own kids to a sporting event. However, engage them in such activities now, as they might not get a chance to do such things otherwise. Another way to engage parents is to talk to them about current events or even books you have been reading. Doing so will help them stay mentally sharp, and you will no doubt benefit as well from their point of view. • Take a trip with your parent. Initially, your parent might be reluctant to travel, especially of he or she had travel plans or dreams with his or her spouse. However, over time your parent will no doubt enjoy the prospect of traveling with the family, and it can be an enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

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Delaying retirement has financial, social benefits The need to save for retirement is something professionals start hearing about from the moment they begin their careers. Whether it’s parents extolling the virtues of retirement plans or employers who encourage their employees to take advantage of their retirement programs, saving for retirement is never far from the minds of professionals. As important as such savings can be, many workers are deciding to delay their retirements. As much as men and women envision retiring to a faraway seaside villa for their golden years, such retirements are not terribly common, and many older workers have begun to recognize the economic and social benefits of delaying retirement. Those undecided about when they want to say goodbye to the office should consider the following benefits to delaying retirement. • Fewer years to worry about financing your lifestyle. Thanks to advancements in medicine and more and more

people living healthier lifestyles, men and women are now living longer than in years past. While living longer, healthier lives is a plus, it does have an effect on retirement. Because people can now expect to live longer, they must ensure their money lasts long enough. By delaying retirement, men and women will have fewer retirement years to finance. • More chances to save money. It might be your dream to retire early, but you could be doing yourself a great disservice by ending your career prematurely. Men and women at or near the end of their careers are often making more money than they ever have, which enables them to save more than they have in the past, especially if children are full grown and supporting themselves. Take advantage of these highsalary years, even if it means working an extra few years. If you do, when you retire you could have substantially more in savings than you would have had you retired early.

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Understand the basics of estate planning W

ith regards to finances, the future is a big part of many people’s financial planning efforts. Be it the kids’ college tuition or the day when retirement finally arrives, financial planning is all about the future. Though college and retirement funds garner the most attention, men and women must also make time for estate planning. Estate planning is the process of arranging for the disposal of an estate and is done to help minimize uncertainty upon an individual’s death. This planning also reduce taxes and additional expenses that might arise if a person passes away without having left a will or another means of disposing of his or her estate. Regardless of the size of an individual’s estate, there’s no reason not to have an estate plan in place. The following are some of the basics of estate planning, which should be a priority for men and women, young and old.

More than just a will An estate plan is more than just a will. Though an up-to-date and specific will is an important element of a good estate plan, there are other elements as well. In addition to a will, an estate plan should assign power of attorney, which gives a person of an individual’s choosing the right to manage that individual’s financial affairs if they are unable to do so themselves. Power of attorney

should be assigned in the case of a person’s death, but also if an unforeseen medical issue arises and a person is no longer capable of managing their affairs. There are two types of power of attorney that are essential to know when estate planning. Springing power of attorney goes into effect when circumstances that the individual specified, such as incapacitation, occur. In order for this to go into effect, the agent designated must typically produce proof of an individual’s incapacitation. Durable power of attorney goes into effect immediately and the agent does not need to prove incapacitation. When choosing an agent to assume power of attorney, individuals need to make this decision wisely, choosing someone they trust who can competently manage their affairs.

Assessing your assets Assets include a host of things, from investment accounts to real estate to retirement savings. Individuals must take careful inventory of all of their assets and determine to whom these assets should go if they die or who should gain control of them if individuals become incapacitated. This means leaving no stone unturned. If there are any questions about specific assets, then legal wrangling or even government taxation upon these assets is likely to take place.

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Many people hear the word trust associated with financial dealings and immediately assume it only applies to the wealthy. Nothing could be further from the truth. A trust enables men and women to put conditions on the distribution of their assets upon their death, including when and how these assets will be distributed. In addition, a trust might just protect these assets from creditors or lawsuits and help any heirs avoid probate court, which can be a costly and tedious process. Though trusts aren’t necessarily for everyone, they also aren’t exclusive to the very wealthy.

Allocation of assets Many people make the mistake of leaving all of their assets to their spouses upon their deaths. While this is wellintentioned, it doesn’t always work out best for men and women with children. Individuals can leave an unlimited amount of money to their spouse upon their death, and that money cannot be taxed. However, when the surviving

spouse dies, if he or she leaves that money to their surviving children, then they are likely going to pay significantly more in estate tax. In addition, when deciding to simply leave all assets to a surviving spouse, this is, in a sense, leaving the difficult decision of asset allocation to the surviving spouse. What’s more, should both husband and wife pass away in an accident at the same time and all assets were left to a spouse, this can make it very difficult, contentious and costly for surviving family members to divide up any assets left behind. Estate planning is something few people will embrace with open arms. But as morbid as estate planning might seem, it’s a necessary step for adults who want to secure their own futures should they become incapacitated or the futures of their loved ones when individuals pass away.

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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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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

Friday, Monday, and Call-ins: $7.00 per ad, 1 week, 1 zone One ad per customer per week. Additional zones are $7.00. Three line maximum. Price must be in ad.

Counsel & Support Group

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

Car Service & Taxi

Driver w/auto. Errands, light duties, appts. $15/hr, 2 hr min. 612-240-2453

1500

Professional Services

1530

1505

Selling or Buying Gold & Silver

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

WORK! 952.392.6888 Air Conditioning & Heating

Computer Services

Andrew 612-770-6578

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

2000

2050

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

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

2010

Air Conditioning & Heating

Tom Hosek Construction

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

Building & Remodeling

* Home Remodeling/ * Renovation 20+ yrs Ref's & owner on the Job Site! Rob 612-578-4897 Baths/Kitchs/Bsmts crptry, cer tile, walls Lic 4614 I do My own work 612-968-2311

Custom Build & Remodel

612-327-7843 ctconstruction.net License #20588723

Cabinetry & Counters

KITCHEN RENAISSANCE Refacing, new cabs/counters

763-586-0701 kitchenrenaissance.com

2090

Carpet & Vinyl

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For your updated local 952-898-4444 news visit us at

www.MinnLocal.com 2050

Specializing in: CT CONSTRUCTION

2070

Carpet & Vinyl

2090

Carpet Installation Repair & Restretch West Metro 952-446-1963

25+ Yrs Exp. Owner/Oper

Business Services

Design, Create, Inspire.

WANTED

Building & Remodeling

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

Building & Remodeling

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

The The Original Original

The Cement, Masonry, Origina The Waterproofing Origina

2050

The Origina

Building & Remodeling

2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

QUALITY SERVICE • Since • 1949

Since 1949

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

ARTHUR THEYSON CONSTRUCTION WORK GUARANTEED

TheysonConstruction.com

2100

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

2100

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

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.

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

2050

www.harmonypc.us

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

Mark 612-802-9686

Sun Classifieds

HOW TO PAY

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

SERVICES & POLICIES

10917 Valley View Road 952-392-6888

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2010

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

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

www.aaminneapolis.org

1095

$50

• 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

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1090

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• 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

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FREE ESTIMATES Insured, Bonded & Licensed No. 20011251

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• Roofing • Siding •INC Windows CONTRACTING,

952-882-8888

Call today for your FREE Inspection!

Family Owned & Operated

www.capstonebros.com Lic. #20609967

(952) 431- 9970

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2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

2230

Flooring & Tile

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

sandmanjohansson.com low$$

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

A+ Angie's List 952-474-4355

952-473-5291 or 920-2395 Cell 612-207-6704

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

Call 952-451-1037

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) CONCRETE & MASONARY

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

John 952-882-0775

2110

Chimney & FP Cleaning

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

londonairechimney service.com

2130

Pool/Hot Tub Surrounds Jon Dimich Deck Creations

612-418-3677 Lic 20490464

www.jddeckcreations.com

2170

Drywall

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

Affordable Repair!

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

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

Garage Door

aacehaulingservices.com Rubbish Removal/Clean-Up Containers for Rent 5-18cu/yds Since 1979 952-894-7470

HAULING Total Sanitation Service 612-861-2575

Handyperson

Prompt Service & Free Ests. Licensed – Bonded – Insured

2290

JNH Electric 612-743-7922

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

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

Fences, decks, gutters, ceiling/drywall, paint. Leaks & squeaks and much, much more!

You name it we can do it!

www.LetUsService.com

HANDYMAN Carpentry, Remodeling, Repair & Painting Services. I 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

2310

Housecleaning st

*10% off 1 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 www.bestcleaningservices.com

R&J Construction

• Decks • Basements • Kitchen/Bath Remod • Roofing & Siding • All Types of Tile Call Ray 952-484-3337

2320

Insulation & Weatherproofing

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

Lower Level Remodels Wall/Ceiling Repair/Texture Tile, Carpentry, Carpet, Paint. #BC538329

MDH Lead Supervisor

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

schultzecontracting.com

Painting

2420

3 Interior Rooms/$250 Wallpaper Removal. Drywall Repair. Cabinet Enameling and Staining. 25 yrs exp. Steve 763-545-0506

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

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

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

Quality Residential

St. Christoper Decorating Int Painting/faux/Rlph Lauren Expert Cabinet Refinishing Wallpaper Installation

Ceiling & Wall Textures H20 Damage – Plaster Repair

Wall Paper Removal INTERIOR EXTERIOR

Old World Craftsmanship/24 Yrs

Allen's Perfect Painting Ceiling & Drywall Repair BBB Member. Call anytime. Lic/Ins. Free Est. 612-388-2884

2510

Plumbing

2470

2420

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

763-792-2999 Geno's Sewer & Drain

*A One Man Company* Looking for work. 30 yrs exp. Call Steve 763-497-2280 Lic#4040

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

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

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

763-754-2501

ACCREDITED BUSINESS

Call For Free Estimate www.WesternConstructionInc.com

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

2570

Anderson Snow Removal Experienced Res/Com Plowing Reliable • Fully Ins'd • Free Ests

GOODE SNOWPLOWING “We Stand By Our Name!”

952-888-5885 Re-roofs Tear-offs BBB Free Est. MC/Visa No Subcontractors Used. Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586

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

Tree Service

Snow & Ice Removal From Roofs. Richfield Resident. Fully Insured. 612-839-2239

SNOW REMOVAL Theyson Const 612-239-3181

Snow Removal Silver Fox Services

952-883-0671 Mbr BBB

SNOWPLOWING Comm & Resid Sr. Discounts

Insured

Kevin 612-810-2059

2620

Tree Service

A Good Job!!

15 yrs exp.

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

Senior Discounts

(763) 550-0043 (952) 476-7601 (612) 221-2600 3500 Vicksburg Lane Suite 400-351 P l y m o u t h , M N 5 5 4 4 7 Lic # 6793

2490

Powerwashing

2490

Powerwashing

Great Service Affordable Prices 2490

Powerwashing

Lic. #BC626700 Credit Cards Accepted

612.839.2239 • 612.866.0949

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

A Family Operated Bus.

2620

*A and K PAINTING*

20 years exp. Degreed Shop Teacher Interior Specials including ceilings, walls, paneling, windows, fine enameling, Kitchen cupboards and basement floors. Wall and wood repair. Fully insured.

Why Wait Roofing LLC

Call 952-933-4856

952-472-5670

General Contractors

Right Way PAINTING

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

www.blomquistexteriors.com

Lic#BC073200

Storm Damage Restoration Roofing ■ siding ■ windows Established 1984

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

2510

Roofs & Driveways

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

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

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

Affordable Basement Finishing by Two Teacher Construct Inc. Professionals you can trust to design & finish your basement. BBB

Painting

A Fresh Look, Inc.

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

Special $89/with ad!

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

Int./Ext Painting/Staining & texturing. Free Est. 952-474-6258 Ins/Bond Major Credit Cards Accepted

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

952-451-7151 Ins/Bonded

WINDOWS/SIDING

Robinson Moving

Painting

An Honest Plumber

A German Craftsman

Paint, Plaster, papering 30yrs quality work, Ref's Seasonal Rates. Reliable roosterpainting.com Est. Int/Ext 952-484-4867

A Local Mover

2420

Plumbing

2470

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

Painting & Drywall

Moving, Storage & Shipping

0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!

Schultz'e Contracting Inc

2420

Triple Glass for the Price of Double Glass

2380

Impressions **

612-598-2276

Home Repair: Interior & Exterior

612-455-1217

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

LetUs Be Your Handyman!

Multi-Year Service Award Winner

Hauling

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

LICENSED BONDED INSURED

35yrs Exp. 612-875-2230

651-457-7776

2280

Handyperson

Work Guar/Refs/Ins/Free Ests

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

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

Lew Electric: Resid & Comm. Service, Service Upgrades, Remodels. Old or New Constr. Free Ests. Bonded/Insured Lic#CA05011 612-801-5364

Any & All Home Repairs

PRO PAPER HANGING Removal, Paint/Plaster

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS

Service Upgrades, Misc Wiring, Remodeling & More! Owner/Oper Lic/Bonded/Ins

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

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

Free Quotes & Ideas

WHY PAY MORE? Call Signature Electric

763-537-4731 Schoo Electric Small Jobs – Service Changes

952-994-4303 George Elite Repair & Tile

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

Decks

Decks 3 & 4 Season Porches

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

Desperately Need Work! Free Estimates. 40 Yrs Exp. Call 612-695-1348

2290

952-451-3792

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

Ceramic & Marble TWIN CITIES Concrete Reas.-Fast Friendly BBB

Handyperson

#1 in Hardwood Refinishing

SANDMAN IS BEST!

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

2290

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

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

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In the Community, With the Community, For the Community Tree Service

Will Beat Anybody's Price! NEW HORIZONS TREE & LANDSCAPING

BIG TREES & STUMPS CHEAP!! Fully Licensed & Insured “We take pride in our work”

612-203-4309

3110

Collectibles & Art

Dept 56 original north pole series. Handpainted porcelain, 21 bldgs, 17 acces. In there originals boxes w/the original Bachman's stickers & prices. Total over $1300. $500 or BO, call 763-545-2716

3150

Fireplace & Firewood

2.5 yrs dried oak & mixed hdwd. 4x6x16, $120; 2/$225 Guarant'd to burn. Free deliv/stack. Serving the area since '85. 952-412-9052

15% Fall Discount

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

2630

Upholstery & Slipcovers

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

2660

Window Cleaning

Ideal Firewood

2.5yr Dried Mixed Hardwood

4' x 8 'x 16” - $120 or 2 for $225 Free Delivery

612-529-4444

3000

Merchandise

3090

Cemetery Lots

1 lot-Hillside Memorial Park $1100 or Best offer. 218-258-5609 Dawn Valley Cemetery 1 Gravesite asking $1,500/ best offer. Call 651-688-7342 Glen Haven in Crystal, garden of the apostles. 1 plot $2500 763-227-6844 Glen Haven: 2 plots, 2 vaults w/companion headstone. Value $8,990. Asking $4,500/BO. 218-828-3608

3020

Auctions

Misc. Wanted

Polaris Snowmobile & ATV's. Non-working only. Will pick-up, will pay cash! Calle 612-987-1044

3320

Snowblowers & Equipment

Honda 1132 Track Snowblower w/ elec start & hd lt. Used 5hrs $2000. 952-240-7792

Agriculture/ Animals/Pets

3900

3970

Pets

Pitt Bull puppies, 12 wks, very affectionate! To good homes, $200. 612-516-8296

952-881-2122 763-381-1269 FIREWOOD

100% Premium Dried Oak 25+ yrs Exp 507-280-7780 www.procutfirewood.com FIREWOOD

Clean Dry Very Nice Oak Fireplace Wood 4'x8'x16” $125 delivered, quantity discounts. Call 320-980-2498

SUN Classifieds

WORK! 952.392.6888

FIREWOOD

Hardwood Mix, 2 years dry. 4'x8'x16” $125; or 2 for $230. Call 612-214-3347

3160 Window Cleaning

3270

Furnishings

Couch, loveseat, chair matching. Tan, microfiber Exc cond! $550 952-843-8138 Newer - Couch $150/BO; Ethan Allen DR Set: hutch, table & 6 chairs $600/BO. 952-928-9077 SOFA: Henredon 3 pc sectional. $500/OBO. 952-881-1381 SteelCase u-shaped desk unit. Like new! Reduced to $600 Plymouth 715-571-1920

3260

Misc. For Sale

Hoover Steam Vac Dual V Carpet Cleaner. Exc cond! Asking $200/BO. 763-566-6215

3270

Misc. Wanted

WANTED Old stereo equip., need not work. Andy 651-329-0515 Buying Old Trains & Toys

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

952-933-0200

3020

5000

Rentals

5100 Senior/Handicapped • Independent Living

2620

Senior Rentals

5100

Talheim in Chaska

6400

Apartments & Condos For Rent

RICHFIELD 612-869-1451

Charming one BR apt., Now accepting quiet bldg., laundry, off-street parking, applications for window A/C. Only $615-625/month 7137 Chicago Ave.. the 1BR waiting list for Senior 62 7000 Real Estate years & older. 8100 Manufactured Homes

952-361-0310 EHO

5600

Rooms For Rent

Move In Special Incl. all utils, phone, cable & Internet. Weekly pay option.

Call for details: Michael (763) 227-1567

For your updated local news visit us at

www.MinnLocal.com

5100

Senior Rentals

RARE OPPORTUNITY Rental Openings • Affordable Rents Based on Income • Secure Building • Elevator • Community Room • Emergency Response Systems Located in Waconia - Convenient to: Shopping • Library • Churches • Parks Clinics • Hospital • Transportation

We pay heat, trash removal & water! To receive an application, or for more information, please call:

952-442-5276 EVERGREEN APARTMENTS 100 West 3rd Street, Waconia

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE • FOR LEASE

Retail or Office LOCATED IN THE SAME BUILDING NEXT TO H. DESIGN SALON

Auctions

Bloomington

9050

PCA needed in Bloomington every Saturday and Sunday 10m-5pm. PCA must be non smoker, at least 25 years of age, and must have a clean driving record. Call Molly with All Home Health at 952-814-7400

AUGUSTANA EMERALD CREST OF VICTORIA PT CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS needed that are motivated and have a passion for geriatric memory care!

Contact 952.856.7510 ext. 200 Sue Help Wanted/ Full Time

A New Career

3034 Lyndale Ave S. Off Lake St • 33 car parking • $14/sq ft 3,000-6,000 sq ft • Available now!

312-886-9480 US General Services Administration

612-875-8292 • 612-875-8282

Help Wanted/ Full Time

9100

We're looking for motivated individuals to join Minnesota's #1 real estate team. We'll provide the training and resources. You bring the desire for personal and financial growth. Together we'll build your real estate career. Call Irene Levy at 952-949-4759 or email: iblevy@cbburnet.com

Help Wanted/ Full Time

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

CUSTOMER SERVICE Drivers AUTOMOTIVE TOOL Full-time OTR,

* * * * *

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9100

RESIDENTIAL LOT FOR SALE 9911 Newton Avenue. For Sale by On-Line Auction. Visit www.realestatesales.gov or call (312) 886-9480 for more information.

9100

Van/ Reefer. Minimum 2 yrs required. Late Model equipment. Regional/ Long haul. Weekend Home time. Competitive wage DOE. Call Nik: 651-325-0307

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MATURE DRIVERS $350 + per wk driving passengers to medical appointments. Clear criminal Background driving rec, neat appearance, Exc. people skills, ability to pass a physical. Leave Msg on Care Cab. Msg Ctr 1-800-437-2094 (Metro area and St. Cloud)

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Sun Patriot Account Executive The Waconia Patriot, Carver County News, and Norwood Young America Times are searching for an experienced Account Executive to take over a quality territory. The qualified candidate will work with existing customers and prospect new business to grow sales in the territory.

Job responsibilities include: • Service existing customers to continue & grow their business • Outbound prospecting from lead lists, customer lists & self-generated lists • Working collaboratively with other Patriot staff, to ensure smooth day to day operations Experience and qualifications: • Minimum 3 years sales experience, (with preference given to experience in a senior sales position) • Excellent verbal & written communication, demonstrated negotiation skills, excellent presentation skills • Previous advertising sales or category experience an asset The Sun Patriot newspapers, magazines, & website have very strong readership, & provide useful, timely news & information. Benefits include paid time off, health & dental coverage & retirement investment plans. Position earnings is a mixture of salary & commission and will be based upon experience. Please send a complete cover letter and resume to: Jason Cole jcole@acnpapers.com

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Company: Best Buy Job Title: Sr. Real Estate Deployment Solutions Systems Analyst Location: Richfield, MN Job Description: Responsible for all systems used by the department and will spend majority time managing 1-2 developers as well as technical support staff in conjunction with development and maintenance of software for the Real Estate Deployment Solutions function. Applying Retail and Real Estate Deployment Solutions knowledge, serve as the lead technical project manager to gather and analyze business requirements, perform business process reengineering and design, develop, test and deploy new capabilities and enhancements to existing capabilities. Responsible for supervising the management and technical support of Real Estate Deployment Solutions systems including Avanti and Prophet 21, an inventory management, demand planning, order processing & management, purchasing and financial system, along with several home grown applications (internal ecommerce site, issue management system, vendor collaboration website, Electronic data interchange (EDI), etc). Develop technical solutions to oversee and support troubleshooting, maintenance and upgrade of home grown and packaged applications. Develop and monitor Web Portals for intranet and extranet and interfaces to ERP system (Oracle). Engage in database architecture using SQL 2008 Database Management and IIS7 web server management. Design and develop new web applications for real estate business using VB6, VBA, VB.net, ASP, ASP.NET-web forms (VB), SQL, LINQ, AJAX. Basic Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer and Information Sciences or Computer Information Systems, plus five years of progressively responsible, post-baccalaureate experience as a business analyst, or systems administrator/analyst developing and implementing process improvements and administering and maintaining a computer management system; three of the five years of experience must have also involved business process reengineering, project management, engaging in database architecture, SQL 2008 database management and IIS7 webserver management, and developing web applications using VB6, VBA, VB.net, ASP, ASP.NET-web forms (VB.Net), SQL, LINQ, AJAX, Prophet 21, Avanti, Oracle Financials, Issue Management System, and Informatica or other middleware tools. To apply, please follow this link: http://www.bestbuy-jobs.com/job/Richfield-Sr_-Real-Estate-Deployment-Solutions-Systems-Analyst-Job-MN 55423/1553364/?utm_source=print&utm_campaign=RSunFADV

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By: Ali Holman, co-owner of www.coreconditioningtraining.com I think we can all agree that eating is fun. Not only is it a way for us to socialize, reward ourselves and comfort ourselves, it also is the one area of fitness where people have the most trouble. Wouldn’t it be great to know that the choices you make are actually helping your fitness program? More importantly, wouldn’t it be even better to banish the word “diet” from your vocabulary? Chances are, if you are embarking on a “diet”, it will have a beginning and an end. The end is usually followed by slowly going back to old habits and ends you right back where you started. With our clients, we really encourage them to focus on a Lifestyle Change with room for “cheat meals” and realistic goals; which inevitably lead to lifelong results and without the emotional roller coaster of a diet.

Core/Conditioning Training’s List of “Fat Burning Foods”

eggs

low-fat dairy

Eggs are high in protein and low in calories. You may have heard all the warnings about eggs and your health: opt for eggwhites for the low-cholesterol, fatburning effect. Eggs also contain the vitamin B-12, a great supplement for breaking down fat cells.

Studies show that women who eat low-fat dairy products (such as non-fat yogurt and low-fat milk) three to four times a day lost 70 percent more fat than low-dairy dieters.

beans

oatmeal

Beans are one of the best sources of protein, fiber and iron. Some of the best beans to ear are: • Navy Beans • White Beans • Kidney Beans • Lima Beans

Oatmeal is loaded with soluble fiber, which helps reduce blood cholesterol by flushing those bad digestive acids out of your system. Skip the flavored oatmeals - you lose out on all the health benefits. If you must sweeten your oatmeal, do so by adding fruit.

olive oil

lean meats

Certain fats are good for you, and your body needs them. Olive oil is one of those “good fats.” It helps you burn fat and keeps your cholesterol down. One ounce of extra virgin olive oil contains about 85% of the daily value for monosaturated fat.

Search for lean meats - chicken (baked, broiled, grilled), fish and turkey - which are all high in protein. It is a good rule of thumb to consume at least one half-gram protein per pound of body weight each day. A chicken breast gets you well on your way, with about 22 grams of protein.

whole grains

interval training

Our body needs carbohydrates, despite what the fad diets tell you. Avoid processed carbohydrates such as white breads, bagles, pastas and white rice and look for whole grains that have not been processed and contain the fiber and minerals your body needs.

Interval training is defined as short, repeated bouts of intense exercise with minimal rest. You can burn major calories and get an all-over workout in less than 30 minutes. When you see people who are “cut,” chances ar they are partaking in interval training.

Check out Ali’s blog for more health & wellness tips!

Go to Minnlocal.com and click on the “Health” tab or check out her website:

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BUSINESS SERVICES

PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM COMPLETELY

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PRIVATE PARTY RATES

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Brianna broke her wrist 3 days into the girls hockey season, but has been to almost every practice just to watch. She is a great teammate with a great attitude. She is a great influence on the younger players. Always positive, upbeat and fun to be around, a true pleasure to coach. She accepts responsibility willingly and always puts the team first. When she returns to the ice, she will be back on defense and become an integral part of the team.

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