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Now, thanks to an $18million investment, theindependent and assisted livingfacility has been expandedto include new memory careapartments and care suites,as well as a transitional careunit, fitness center, and

rehabilitation department forphysical therapy, occupationaltherapy and speech therapy.

In short, this expansionserves the needs, supportsthe wants and contributes tothe dreams of anybody whocomes here, notes campusadministrator Mark Pederson.

Walker MethodistWestwood Ridge continuesto offer spacious apartments,attractive common areas,

a variety of amenities andoptional services such asrestaurant-quality dining,housekeeping, transportation,personal assistance, fitnessprograms, social opportunitiesand a full range of healthservices. And though locatedatop scenic Thompson Hilland surrounded by woods andnature, Westwood Ridge alsohas easy access to the plethoraof businesses on West St. Paulsbustling Robert Street.

A full continuumof care

The recent expansion atWestwood Ridge has createda flagship campus in the eastmetro, allowing more seniorsto remain in their WestwoodRidge homes for as long astheyd like.

Twenty-four secure memorycare apartments provide a warmand safe setting for residentswithout an institutional-likefeel, and the new wing hasa beautiful outdoor garden.Ten care suites are designedaround comfortable and quietliving areas near communityamenities where customers andfamilies can visit and sharemeals.

Additionally, the newMedicare-certified TransitionalCare and Rehabilitation allowspatients to quickly recoverfrom surgery or illness in aserene setting close to homewith quality health care andexceptional therapy services.

The newly expandedcampus demonstrates WalkerMethodists vision of enablingseniors to easily navigate careand living options by providingservices and plans that are easyto understand.

We fiercely protect

customers desire to make theirown choices and fulfill theirwishes; explains Nick Kozel,vice president of marketingand communications, thatswhy everyone who comes herewill experience our mission:Life. And all the living thatgoes with it.

Quality fine diningBecause people stay

healthier with good foodpresented well, culinaryexcellence was a top priority inthe Westwood Ridge campusexpansion.

Under the direction of anexecutive chef, the culinaryteam at Westwood Ridgemakes meals from scratch usingmany fresh and locally growningredients.

Residents have several

dining options including roomservice, dining in the gorgeousdining room with its excellentview, or having a smallergathering in a large privatefamily dining room.

We know that anexcellent food experienceis always important forpeople, regardless of age orcircumstances, Pedersonsays. And restaurant-qualitydining can bring comfort andpleasure.

The executive chefs

exhibition kitchen featuresa vertical rotisserie as thedramatic focal point of thedining room.

This impressive featureis one of only two anywherein the entire metropolitanarea; were thrilled because itdemonstrates our commitmentto top-notch food service,Pederson adds.

For 25 years, seniorsat Walker MethodistWestwood Ridge have

enjoyed the life-enhancing

services, friendly staff andabundant natural beauty thatthe 127-unit West St. Paul

facility has to offer.

The Westwood Ridge culinary team serves a variety of tasty meals, all under the

direction of an executive chef.

An $18 million campus expansion means seniors at Westwood Ridge have more options than ever for a continuum of care.

Call Westwood Ridge at 651-552-7228 todayto find out how this newly expanded campuscan more than meet your health needs. Mention

this ad when you tour and receive a special giftcompliments of our culinary staff.

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The business provides year-roundservice for all your lawn, snow remov-al and asphalt needs, saving you thehassle of calling around to differentcompanies for various services.

And with snow melting and springjust around the corner, nows the timeto start thinking about beautifyingyour yard.

New Leaf Outdoor Services is yourNo. 1 source for spring cleaning, start-ing with setting the scene for a fabu-

lous lawn. Theyll dethatch it, remov-ing dead grass and blowing away allthe debris left from fall and winter.

Through the spring and summer,New Leaf Outdoor Services keeps thesurroundings green with weekly lawncare, sidewalk edging, shrub trimming,fertilizing and weed control.

They even offer summer drivewayservices to keep your asphalt drive intop shape and ensure youve got thebest looking lot on the block.

Thinking of selling your home inthe spring or summer? Getting NewLeaf Outdoor Services out to make

sure your property has that all-impor-tant curb appeal could make thedifference in a recovering real-estatemarket.

Hometown appealMy goal has been and will always

be to provide professional, qualityand reputable services at affordableprices to local homeowners, saysowner Scott Nelson.

His family-owned business hasserved the community for more than20 years, formerly operating underthe name of Scotts Lawn Care and

Snowplowing, LLC. And with thenew name and rebranding, New LeafOutdoor Services hopes customerswill continue to trust them as their

one-stop-shop for all their home careneeds.

Nelson extended his original busi-ness plan installing and maintain-ing asphalt driveways and lots intosnowplowing and lawn care to meethis customers requests. With sixplows and a dedicated crew, New LeafOutdoor Services has great responsetime for plowing customers out when-ever more than two inches of snowfall. And best of all, customers pay aflat $349 rate (avg. driveway) for theentire season.

Even before the business got start-

ed, Nelson had already began honinghis craft. In junior high school, theWest St. Paul native began workingfor his fathers sealcoating company,and he worked as a parking lot striperin the late 70s.

Im still serving the commu-nity that I was born and raised in,Nelson proudly states. I feel a greatsense of loyalty to this community.

New Leaf Outdoor Services hasextended its clientele area now andoffers home care to South St. Paul,West St. Paul, Mendota Heights,Inver Grove Heights, Woodbury,

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Optician Chris Gregg, who hasowned the clinic for 22 years, saysoffering his customers the widestselection of custom eyewear in themetro area is one of the things thatsets his office apart from other eyeclinics.

Gregg has over 3,000 pairs ofglasses on display at Family EyeClinic, including well-knowndesigner names like Prada, Oakley,RayBan, Gucci, Silhouette and a

bevy of others to choose from.Family Eye Clinic also offers

more than 300 types of specialtycontacts lenses, including bifocallenses, seven of which Gregg noteshe invented himself.

If a customer with a set visionin mind still cant find it in hisstore, Gregg has more options. Ifwe dont have it, we can get it,he says. If we cant get it, we canprobably make it from scratch.

Assisting Gregg at Family EyeClinic is optometrist Dr. JohnEllison, who conducts eye exams,

treats eye injuries and dispensesmedication.

Satisfied customers

Gregg says many people havebeen loyal clients for over twodecades.

Customers who started cominghere years ago are now bringingtheir kids in, Gregg says, addingwith a laugh, It makes me feel alittle old!

Others literally make road tripsto get to Family Eye Clinic, he says.

We have people who drive a longways to come here, passing numer-ous eye clinics on their way. Its ahumbling experience when you getsomeone who has driven over twohours to get here.

Hence the name, Family EyeClinic can address eyewear needsfor everyone in the family, Greggnotes. Additionally, the clinic isthe only office this side of St. Paulthat can actually weld any kind ofmetal eyeglass frame, Gregg says.Most places will try to sell you a

new frame, but we can fix it for you

for a lot less.Thats good news for customers

who just cant bear to part withtheir favorite frames, he adds. Ifyouve grown fond of a pair of eye-glasses that are broken and hard tofind or out of production, we canfix them for you.

A world-renown businessOver the years, word of Greggs

expertise has spread, with respectedhealth leaders such as the PhillipsEye Institute and Sister KenneyRehabilitation Institute on his clientlist.

Even celebrities know aboutFamily Eye Clinic, thanks to Greggswide range of fashionable frames andhis work making special-effect pros-thetic lenses.

Remember being chilled by VinDiesels metallic stare in PitchBlack and The Chronicles ofRiddick? That was due to Greggsmirrored contact lenses. Another setof his specialty lenses was purchasedto give Arnold Schwarzenegger anicy, Mr. Freeze glare in 1997sBatman and Robin.

Gregg, who is only one of ahandful of people in the world whomakes these lenses, says they are abig hit at costume parties, and hecan custom make any design.

If somebodys got a pattern ona shirt that theyd like to put on acontact lens, I can do that, he says.Ive done the plaid of a kilt on apair of contact lenses, Ive matchedthe mother of a brides dress for awedding. Ive even done companylogos.

Gregg says with the more intri-cate designs demanded by some

customers, he can spend as long as80 hours meticulously making thelenses.

The amount of time and careGregg and his team spend on mak-ing eyewear for every customersneed is evident from the happy cus-tomers and attentive staff at FamilyEye Clinic. If youre looking for thebest in optics, Family Eye Clinic isthe place to go.

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Stop by Inver Grove Heights Family Eye Clinic on Cahill Avenue, owned by opti-cian Chris Gregg for 22 years.

Inver Grove Heights Family Eye Clinic has a collection of over 3,000 frames formen, women and children in its showroom theres something to fit everyones

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Customers will find an extensive collection of popular brands at Inver GroveHeights Family Eye Clinic.

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Founding owner John E. Trojackhas been practicing estate-planninglaw since beginning his career 36years ago.

Five years ago, Trojackexpanded his office to accommo-date a larger team of trusted help-ers to assist in providing qualityservice to clients. His son, daugh-

ter and son-in-law all work at thefirm, supported by a part-timeemployee, Trojack says.

The office motto is estateplans that work, and Trojackensures that the firm meets cli-ents needs with a variety of wills,trusts, probate, guardianships,conservatorships, healthcaredirectives and powers of attorney.

We take the person all theway through the options, hesays.

Estate planning can be a

daunting task, but families whowork with the John E. TrojackLaw Office, P.A. find valu-able help every step of the way.Trojack and his associates haveperfected a clear, easy processto make sure clients understandtheir options and find what worksbest for them.

First, a counseling-orientedattorney works with you todevelop a plan. With the helpof the experienced Trojack legalteam, clients can go through the

process of growing older with itsmany pleasures grandchildren,retirement and travel with theconfidence of knowing theyreprepared for the future.

Second, there is a commit-ment to continuing maintenanceof a trust and education with theclient. After developing a planfor properties and assets, Trojackcontinues to work with clientsperiodically, updating the infor-mation if changes are needed.

Our clients dont have to

worry once they plan their trustwith us. We schedule regularmeetings to ensure everything isup to date, Trojack says.

Third, Trojack can help clientsto pass on their wisdom as well aswealth. With years of experience,he monitors ever changing legis-lation and helps families managetheir estates. He can help ensureloved ones receive what is meantfor them as easily and smoothlyas possible.

The law office even handlesfinances left in a trust or willthrough an estate-planningchecking account, Trojack says.

Meeting clients needs

A funding settlement coordina-tor from the office will accom-pany clients to the bank to set upaccounts and work with them tocarry out financial responsibilitiesdesignated by their loved ones, headds.

If a client prefers a meeting at hisor her home, Trojack will make thetrip.

I go anywhere a person wantsme to he says.

Trojack recalls a client who wasterminally ill and had no estateplans. When he got the call askingto meet with him, Trojack went tothe mans home in Woodbury andsat at the foot of his bed.

Together they discussed hisoptions, and the client decided tohave a trust written up. He wasdetermined even after Trojackexplained that this is normally along process, taking weeks to puttogether documents and then weeks

more to take care of transferringeverything, from a clients name tothe clients name living trust.

Knowing this is what his clientwanted, Trojack rushed back tothe office and got everything pre-pared within the next few days. Hereturned to the clients home withwitnesses present, and the client

signed the trust.That client passed away in the

following weeks, but everythingwas in order, and distribution to hisfamily members could be made eas-ily.

Taking time to plan ahead

As a lawyer for more than threedecades, Trojack maintains a ser-vice to the greater community byoffering consultation and legaladvice. He presents free monthlyestate planning workshops where alight lunch or dinner is served.

I think its the duty of a law-yer to help people, Trojack says.What may seem small to thecasual observer is really significantto me. I want to see the case frommy clients eyes, because to themits very important.

Some tips Trojack offers are tothink about the future and take the

time to plan. Dont just take whatyou think will be the easy wayout, such as completing your willonline, because something usuallygoes wrong.

You can have multiple willsdone correctly for the price it willtake to have to go to court andredo something that wasnt exactlywhat the client wanted in the firstplace, Trojack explains.

Consult with the experiencedlegal planners at the John E.Trojack Law Office, P.A. - theyre

committed to meeting clientsestate planning goals.

The clients should be able tolook down from heaven and seethat their plan is working out asthey intended, Trojack says.

John E. Trojack Law Office, P.A.:trust for the future

Quality and timely legalservices to help withestate planning arekey at the John E. Trojack LawOffice, P.A., which has servedclients in West St. Paul, InverGrove Heights and South St.Paul for more than 30 years.

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John E. Trojack, founding owner of theJohn E. Trojack Law Office, P.A., hasbeen practicing law in estate planingfor his entire career, starting in 1976.Trojack is admitted to the U.S. DistrictCourt, District of Minnesota; the U.S.Court of Appeals 8th Circuit; and the U.S.Supreme Court. He graduated from theUniversity of Minnesota in 1968 and fromWilliam Mitchell College of Law in 1979.He has been a member of the NationalNetwork of Estate Planning Attorneys

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Since its inception five years ago,Spirit of Hope has thrived thanks toits intense focus on spiritual growthand its welcoming and diverse parishmade up of about 200 families.

Its very much a growing church,but its also a close, relational church,says Deacon Colleen Woodley. Wereally strive to know everyone thatcomes to us and welcome them.

Community members come fromnearly every background in searchof a place where their journeys areaffirmed, their joys are lifted up, andtheir wounds are tended to withutmost care.

The Old Catholic Church is adenomination that honors the modelof the early Church and operates onthe principles of collegiality and con-sensus.

But the Old Catholic Church isanything but old. It is an engagingand uplifting denomination, whichwas born out of the Catholic Churchin the Netherlands. Its growing num-bers across the United States attest to

the fact that many folks are searchingout new ways to express the deepestyearnings of their hearts.

Spirit of Hope invites anyoneand everyone to the table of theEucharist. Its mission is To inviteand inspire all people to live infaith.

We just want to welcome peopleto hear our mission and to join usand experience a place where oursacred Gods grace can be celebratedopenly and joyfully by all people,Deacon Colleen says.

Spirit of Hope Catholic

Community shares St. AnnesEpiscopal Church with two other faithcommunities at 2035 Charlton Roadin Sunfish Lake. Masses are celebrated5 p.m. on Saturdays, and a 6 p.m.Thursday liturgy.

Parishioners can grow spirituallywith education programs and stop bya local coffee shop on Tuesday after-noons to talk with parish clergy aboutanything.

A January celebration marked

founding pastor Fr. Marty Shanahansordination anniversary, and the com-munity has also welcomed the Rev.

Joan Flood, the first woman ordainedto priesthood in the Holy Cross OldCatholic Diocese of the Midwest.Another female deacon Corein Brownpresides at Mass as well.

The Spirited Women of Hopeis another way for women to getinvolved in outreach and social activi-ties. The womens group leads commu-nity service opportunities by support-ing Josephs Coat and Neighbors, Inc.Food Shelf along with other charities.

Spirit of Hope is also now ateaching parish through the UnitedTheological Seminary.

No matter how or why you walk inthe door at Spirit of Hope, its morethan likely that your view of the worldmay change by the time you walk out.

We are committed to offeringhomilies that are relevant, timely anddeeply meaningful, uplifting and chal-lenging as well, says Fr. Marty.

We are an open, afrming & inclusive Catholic Community that welcomes everyone!

www.spiritofhopecatholiccommunity.org | Phone: 651.328.7723

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MASS at 5:00 pm Saturday EveningsWe Are Co-Located At:

St. Annes Episcopal Church

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Weekly Mass Schedule

Thursday: 6 p.m.

Saturday: 5 p.m.

New Summer Schedulestarts June 2nd:

Saturday Mass will move to

Sunday at 6:30 p.m.

Celebrating five years of community and faith

at Spirit of Hope Catholic Community

Anyone who visitsSpirit of Hope CatholicCommunity will find

a vibrant parish rooted in deep

faith and genuine hospitality,with uplifting homilies and joy-ous music to boot.

Fr. Marty Shanahan cuts the cake at the fifth birthdaycelebration.

photos by John LindholmSpirit of Hope Catholic Community celebrates its fifth anniversarywith a large gathering.

Fr. Marty Shanahan, the pastor and founder of Spirit of HopeCatholic Community, shares the celebration with family andfriends.

Deacon Corein Brown, Rev. Joan Flood, Fr. Marty Shanahan, Deacon ColleenWoodley and seminary student Deacon Pam Kern all preside over the Mass cel-ebrating the fifth anniversary.

All are welcome to receive the Eucharist at Spirit of Hope Catholic Communityregardless of their faith background.

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Though the brides father hadlobbied to hold the event at hiscountry club, the bride reports,I knew instantly that ConcordExchange was where I wanted myreception to take place.

I couldnt picture us anywhere

else than in that beautiful space onour wedding day.

Events coordinator JuliannMorris says she hears commentslike that all the time. As soon aspeople walk in the door, theyresold on the place. Thats becauseConcord Exchange, dating back to1887, offers all the grandeur of anhistoric building and all the com-forts and advantages of present-daytechnologies.

During the extensive restora-tion work, the design team carefullyretained all the historic characteris-tics the high ceilings, oak panel

doors and woodwork, and originalfireplaces in every room thatmake Concord Exchange so special.

While the grandeur was pre-served, party hosts have peace ofmind knowing that the building isthoroughly up to date with a newguest elevator, electrical wiring andfixtures, plumbing, and heating andcooling systems.

Affordable eleganceConcord Exchange boasts a

variety of spaces to host private orcorporate functions ranging in size

from intimate gatherings to large-scale events, all at very competitiveprices.

The main banquet area has a bar,fireplaces and balconies where thereare small conversation areas and abirds-eye view of the scene below.Theres an intelligent lightingsystem to spotlight dances, and DJsuse their laptops to present theirmusic, which can be live-streamedthroughout the public spaces.

Off the banquet room on themain level area are a lounge with afull-service bar and a large space for

dining. Tables are set with exquisitechina, glass stemware and candles.We can easily accommodate up

to 700 guests here, and people dontfeel claustrophobic. Youre free tomove around from space to space,Morris says. There are also eightlarge-screen TVs so guests nevermiss a partys big moments.

Concord Exchange has an in-house chef, Craig Duke Lindberg,who prepares any dishes hostswant to serve. Newlyweds have theoption of providing their own wed-ding cake and are not charged a

cutting fee.We try to look for ways to

accommodate our hosts and notmake rules that are difficult,Morris adds.

Concord Exchanges upper levelhas tastefully appointed hotelrooms, which are only available tohosts and their guests. Each guestroom has a fireplace and a two-person whirlpool bathtub.

A look backThe Concord Exchange build-

ings colorful past was shapedby members of the local com-munity and the contributions ofmany. Originally built in 1887and designed by Charles A. Reed,a prominent architect in his era,the Stockyard Exchange buildinghoused some 90 commission firms,banks and cattle brokers offices atits peak in the 1930s and 40s.

In its early days, the buildingalso served as a post office, localgovernment center and social hall.

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Its seven channels serve the cities ofInver Grove Heights, Lilydale, Mendota,Mendota Heights, South St. Paul,Sunfish Lake and West St. Paul.

For more than 25 years, Town SquareTelevision has been committed to cover-ing events in its communities as well ashelping people learn the technology totell their own stories.

We are a local community mediaoutlet that is similar to a local newspaperexcept we use video. In our early days itwas cable TV only, and now with webstreaming, viewers can see our programslive or on-demand from anywhere theycan use the internet, Executive Director

Jodie Miller says.Town Square Television crews cover

numerous events such as graduations,sports, elections, multi-faith services,parades, summer festivals and more. Itproduces local programs, keeps up withthe latest technology, promotes freedomof speech, covers local events and docu-ments local history.

Not only does Town Square

Television produce local shows, it alsoallows volunteers and community groupsto come in to record their own stories.

Half of our shows are producedlocally by our staff and volunteer produc-ers, the other half are produced elsewhereand submitted to our channels. Manyvolunteers and groups submit their pro-grams to us and we are very reliant onthe community to be involved, Millersays.

Last year, Town Square Televisionlogged 1,300 hours of volunteer time,Miller adds.

That equates to about $28,327 worthof volunteer effort leveraged for our mis-

sion, Your Town, Your Stories.In addition to a plethora of volun-

teers, a team of 15 employees works tomake Town Square Television a success.

We have a highly-talented staff whoare very involved in the community.Many of them live in the areas that wecover, so they know this community on apersonal level, Miller says. The averageemployee tenure is 12.75 years, and thetwo longest-serving employees are near-

ing their 24th anniversaries with us.

Coverage and channelsTown Square Television channels are:

Community (Ch. 14) Public Access (Ch. 15) Multifaith Access (Ch. 16) Government (Ch. 18 and 19) Education (Ch. 20) Community Bulletin Board (Ch.

21)Our highest locally-programmed

channel is Multifaith Access 16, Millersays. There is high interest in the faithgroups in our area submitting very diverseprograms such as teen music concerts,Bible studies and Sunday services.

The most popular shows on

Community Channel 14 includeInsight 7, Girl Talk, Amp It Up,Game of the Week and SportsZone.

On its Government channels, TownSquare Television televises and web-streams city council meetings so WestSt. Paul, Inver Grove Heights, MendotaHeights and South St. Paul residentscan keep an eye on local government.

Were one of the last remainingtruly local media sources. We can coverthings more in depth here that peoplecare about: local people, events and his-tory, Miller says. People can usuallyfind a connection to a program that

covers something local in their life.In 2012, about 1,600 programs were

televised on Town Square Televisionchannels. Recently, Town SquareTelevision began LIVE coverage of prepsports in the community, including highschool football, volleyball and soccergames, among others.

Planners are always looking for waysto offer more information.

This year, our Community BulletinBoard has a whole new look. It scrollsthrough our programming schedule aswell as community events, and showsthe weather from the South St. Paul air-port, Miller says.

Additionally, Town SquareTelevision programs have been regionalEmmy finalists and won nationalgovernment programming awardsthrough the National Associationof Telecommunications Officers andAdvisors.

We are very proud that programscan compete at a national level, Millersays. Its our version of the Oscars.

One of Town Square Televisions mostpopular shows is Amp It Up, a programthat invites local bands and artists to thestudio for an interview and to perform.

Its a great opportunity for local

artists to get more exposure, producerShawn Vougeot says. The show is playednot only on our channel (Ch. 14), butits also played back on 14 additionalchannels reaching 60 cities in the metroarea and webstreamed with full episodesonline.

Amp It Ups most recent claim tofame in addition to its 2011 regionalEmmy nomination and 2012 first-place

NATOA Award was when TheVoice finalist Nicholas David was fea-tured on the show in July 2010, before he

became famous.

See yourself on TV?Want to find out how it all comes

together? Consider taking one of themany classes offered, including Introto Community TV, Digital FieldProduction, Studio Production and

Non-L inear Editing.Once people have completed the

appropriate course, they can checkout cameras, tripods, microphones,light kits and batteries to try outtheir skills in the field.

Our classes are inexpensive andit is hands-on training, Miller says.

In 2012, we provided 176 hours oftraining and 6,900 hours of videoproduction equipment between our

cameras, editing suites, studio timeand production truck. For moreinformation, check Town SquareTelevisions website.

Town Square Television is thank-ful for the support and donationsfrom the community.

We want to thank everyone whohas supported us. People dont real-ize that just by purchasing a DVDor taking a class they are support-ing what we do, Miller says with asmile.

Town Square Television:

Over 25 years of telling your stories

Formed in 1987, TownSquare Television is a

non-profit corporationbased in Inver Grove Heightsthat provides local communitytelevision for seven cities.

Produce local programs

Train & support volunteers

Teach affordable video classes

Provide hands-on training

& employment skills

Purchase & maintain state-of

the art studio & equipment

Keep up with technology

Help non-profits tell their stories

Maintain a LOCAL media presence

Cover local events

Promote freedom of speech

Support local business economy

Employ local residents

Preserve & document local history

Nicholas David, finalist on The Voiceperforms on Amp It Up, July 2010.

The Nicholas David episode was #19 of 45 Amp It Up shows produced to date,featuring local bands and musicians.

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The clinic provides services includ-ing electrolysis, laser hair removal,

CoolSculpting and non-invasiveskin treatments that utilize advancedSciton and Lumenis lasers.

We want to give everyday peoplesolutions to their problems. Theseprocedures improve self-esteem andhelp people look their best, saysowner Christina Cairl.

Cairl opened Christina Clinic inArden Hills in 1981 and made themove to Roseville in 2001. The state-of-the-art facility has seven treatmentrooms and serves men, women andeven children. Over the years, theyvetreated patients ranging from age 8

to 90.We have patients who come in formultiple services; hair removal andskin laser treatments are popular,Cairl notes.

For those with unwanted hair,electrolysis is a popular procedure.This safe, permanent hair removaltechnique involves sending heat andcurrent through a probe to destroyhair roots. Electrolysis works best forremoving light-colored hair and ispermanent after a series of treatments,Cairl explains.

The clinic is also one of only a fewclinics in the state to offer laser treat-ments using the new Light SheerDuet Laser System, a comfortableremoval option for dark, thick hair.

Christina Clinic can also help withproblematic skin issues like scars,acne, mild wrinkles, sun damage, ker-atosis and broken capillaries throughskin resurfacing. Fractional resurfac-ing and superficial resurfacing usingSciton skin lasers are popular treat-ments with minimal recovery times.

The clinic can even help patientswith body concerns. CoolSculpting isa great way for patients to eliminateunwanted bulges. This non-invasive,

non-surgical procedure is an alter-native to liposuction. If diet andexercise fail to remove fat deposits,CoolSculpting can freeze that stub-born fat, which is then naturallyeliminated from the body.

We specialize in these non-inva-sive treatments with little downtimebecause they give us great results,Cairl says.

A progressive clinic

Cairl notes that the industryis ever-changing, but Christina

Clinic remains a leader in thefield.

We are really taking it to thenext level and bringing this tech-nology to everybody, she says.Were moving away from basicprocedures toward medical andtechnological treatments.

Cairl says shes proudChristina Clinics offers its clientsthese revolutionary new tech-niques and that she has even triedthem herself, with great results.

I want to make sure the ser-vices will work for my clients,

so I test them out on myself,Cairl says.Christina Clinic also offers

a full line of skin-care items,featuring Dermalogica andNeoStrata products. Beginningwith a Face Mapping analysis,a client can choose variousdegrees of treatment designedto make the skin glow and

reduce signs of aging. Furthertreatments may include peels,waxing and microdermabra-sion.

The clinic also offers gift cer-tificates and now has a specialoffer for a package of five treat-ments.

In addition to nine longtimeemployees, the clinic has twosupervisory medical directors,plastic surgeon James Wire, M.D.in Chaska and dermatologistCharles E. Crutchfield III, M.D.from Crutchfield Dermatology.The staff also includes nationallycertified laser technicians, estheti-cians and electrologists.

Cairl says she believes her staff

can help clients keep their skinlooking great, and help them feelgreat too.

We can help them have anoverall sense of well-being.

Christina Clinic: your bright star for beautiful skin

With more than 30years of experiencein hair removaland skin care, the staff atChristina Clinic does it all.

Owner Christina Cairl and Medical Assistant Teri Palermo-Kelliher use advanced

Sciton skin lasers for skin tightening and resurfacing.

Christina Clinic has a warm, welcoming feel from the moment you enter the door.

Pictured: Office Coordinator Vanna ONeil.

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The goal of the business isquite simple staff membersdiligently work to ensure everycustomer is happy with theirexperience so theyre excitedabout the opportunity to return.

Both new and pre-ownedvehicles are available for pur-chase at Inver Grove Toyota,and quick diagnoses and easilyscheduled service appointmentshelp keep your vehicle runningand in tip-top shape.

A full lineup of options

Interested in a roomy ridecapable of comfortably fittingyour growing family?

How about that sporty car ofyour dreams?

Maybe youd like to test out anew economical hybrid?

Whatever your preference,Inver Grove Toyota has a carthat will fulfill your needs. Staff

who are fully knowledgeableabout the renowned productsbeing offered to customers willhelp find the best fit for you.

If a pre-owned car is yourgoal, a large inventory is avail-able to select your next vehicle.Descriptions, as well as prices,can be found at www.inver-grovetoyota.com.

A welcoming community

Visiting the car center is a funouting for everyone, even thekids!

An entertaining, clean, andsecure play area entices childrenand keeps them busy while youexplore the wide array of automo-bile possibilities.

Creating an environment inwhich your time and experienceis paramount, Inver Grove Toyotaoffers a complimentary shuttleservice to get you to and fromnearby locations while you waitfor the service of your car.

Whether providing safe andreliable transportation to itsneighbors or contributing tononprofit events and area ath-letic teams, Inver Grove Toyotaworks for you and for the com-

munity. Bridge to a Cure andthe Chamber of Commerce GolfClassic are two events in whichthey are involved regularly.

A stop at Inver Grove Toyotais absolutely necessary if youre inthe market for a new vehicle ormaintenance for your current car.Trusted employees will meet yousmiling and create a comfortablesetting to discover the wide rangeof options available on the lot.

Call Inver Grove Toyota at651-455-6000 or stop by the

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Saddled with a three-

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entering its Feb. 9 Classic

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start. The Packers got it

from junior forward Billy

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Brandecker, the teams

leading scorer, helped

South St. Paul to an 8-0

victory over the Spartans

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Brandecker notched

his third hat trick of

the season and added

an assist to record his

highest-scoring game

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The Richfield game

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In 2005, Dzieweczynski moved toa much larger location in Inver GroveHeights atop a hill overlooking theMississippi River Valley. He changedthe restaurants name to Old WorldPizza, a name that the owner feelsmore accurately describes how the pizzais made.

We do things the old-fashionedway, Dzieweczynski says.

Old World did not make the TwinCities Guide of top ten pizza restau-rants by cutting corners like so manynational pizza chains do these days.There is no frozen, pre-molded doughor pre-cut and shredded veggies andcheese used here.

Their pies are made from scratchusing homemade dough, and the sauceand Italian sausage is made in-housedaily. The two different types of moz-zarella cheeses are blended and shred-ded in-house and the fresh, whole veg-gies are hand sliced in the restaurantskitchen.

The end result is worth the extraeffort. A chewy thin crust with a zestytomato sauce and generous amounts offreshly blended, bubbly cheese awaitevery customer along with whateveradditional toppings are chosen.

Old World has a list of over 20 top-pings, ranging from traditional staplessuch as pepperoni and sausage to hotpepper rings, garlic chicken and sau-erkraut. There are also nine specialtypizzas to choose from such as the Topof the Line Pizza; a large weighs inat an astonishing four pounds and isloaded with sausage, pepperoni, mush-rooms, green peppers, onions, greenolives, bacon bits and sauerkraut.

All of our specialty pizzas arepopular, but our best seller is still byfar our sausage pizza, Old Worlds

owner says.All of Old Worlds pizza creations

are available for dine-in, take out ordelivery and are served piping hot.

The 185-seat, 5,800-square-footrestaurant features two large but cozydining rooms that were completelyrenovated when Dzieweczynski tookover the space in 2005.

There are plenty of comfortablebooths and tables where customerscan relax and converse over lunch ordinner. The dining room has floor-to-ceiling windows on one side, floodingthe space with natural light and pro-viding a touch of warmth on a cold,sunny winters day.

In summer, guests can enjoy viewsof the Mississippi River and GertensGreenhouses and Gardens display ofoutdoor plants and flowers from therestaurants patio, which can comfort-ably seat 50.

The family-owned pizzeria hasplenty of space and an efficient andfriendly staff on hand to accommodateparties of up to 80 people in a semi-private dining room.

I have some of the best employeesyou could ever ask for, Dzieweczynskisays. They are key to the whole busi-nesss success.

The owner says that he and hishardworking group of 56 employeeshave hosted grooms dinners, hockeyand swim team gatherings and birth-day parties.

Additionally, Old World providesoff-site catering and can accommodatelarge delivery orders throughout mostof Inver Grove Heights and South St.Paul.

Diners who visit the restaurantover lunch can enjoy the very popu-lar daily pizza buffet from 11 a.m. to1 p.m. There are two full buffet lines

with several varieties of freshly madepizzas and two full salad bars.

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Old World pizza ownerBrian Dzieweczynskihas been in the pizza

business for over 40 years. Hestarted working at the South St.Paul Pizza Factory at 15 yearsold, and he took over the business

just four years later, in 1973.

One of Old World Pizzas two salad bars included in the endless pizza buffet,open every weekday from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m.

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Ive seen the places with the high-pressure, manipulative approach, and its

not for me, Henkels says frankly.

Sales without pressureHenkels, who has worked in a dealer-

ship environment for two decades, saysthe no-pressure sales philosophy revolu-tionized auto sales.

Thats the approach he brings to UsedCars & Trucks for Less in Inver GroveHeights, where car shoppers find it a

refreshing change.We see ourselves in more of a con-

sultant role here, Henkels explains. Itonly makes sense people have theinformation on cars, features and prices attheir fingertips these days, so that high-pressure stuff just turns them off.

Henkels knows autos from the insideout. He started working on cars as amechanic, worked for a while in parts andservice and designed a dealerships onlineprograms before moving into sales. I liketo say Ive gone from the back shop to thefront, he says.

Service withyou in chargeJohn Frantz, service manager, also has

extensive experience 20 years inhis field, and he, too, has seen the effectsof high-pressure tactics.

We just had a young woman in herethe other day after a chain service placehad given her a huge list of things shehad to fix right away on her car, Frantzsays. She was panicked.

With a second look at the car, Frantzput together a prioritized list so the ownercould address the fixes her car needednow and plan for those she could pursue

later.Were glad to offer people a second-opinion estimate, Frantz explains.Knowing were being frank with themabout what they really need takes a lot ofstress out of repairs.

The business service center sells tires,

does oil changes with complimentaryfluid top-off and interior vacuuming and repairs and services all makes andmodels.

Safety-checked on sitePart of General Manager Dan

Petersons mission is to have both salesand service working hand-in-hand for

customers. And nowhere is that such aperfect fit as in checking out the vehiclesUsed Cars & Trucks for Less sells.

We inspect every car that goes to ourlot right here, to make sure theyre safeand meet our standards, Frantz says. Wedont send them out and you dont have

to get information secondhand from someservice center off site.

You have to build trust in this indus-try, and so I want you to know everythingI know about the car youre buying, hecontinues.

Selection no lemons

on the lot

You could drive from one end of thesuburbs to the other before finding a deal-ership that offers the number and qualityof used cars as Used Cars & Trucks forLess does.

A typical dealership has maybe 10,15, 25 used cars on the lot, Henkels says.

We regularly have from 110 to 140.Those cars, he adds, dont come from

the auctions where everything from sal-vaged to hurricane-flooded vehicles tradehands.

Our inventory comes from theHonda dealership next door and theInver Grove and Maplewood Toyotadealerships, he explains. We do not dealin salvaged or frame-damaged vehicles.

Of the vehicles on the lot, Henkelscurrently had 60 for under $10,000 and20 for under $5,000.

Its reliable quality for the lowest pos-sible prices, he notes. This is the timeof year college students and high-schoolstudents start looking for summer jobs,and this is a great place to find a reliable,low-priced car.

Savings and loansUsed Cars & Trucks for Less also offers

financing through a number of providersto fit customers needs and make the pur-chasing process seamless. Good credit,bad credit, no credit we help every-body, Henkels says.

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Most of all, Used Cars & Trucks forLess is committed to serving the area forthe long haul.

Were focused on building relation-ships where customers return to us againand again, Frantz says. Im happy to sellyou one set of tires, but we want to beyour choice into the future.

Henkels agrees, noting that custom-ers who stop in for car service or to lookat the inventory often comment onhow helpful they found the staff. Its a

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Along with a trustedname in the industry, KathHeating, Air Conditioningand Electrical offers top-notchproducts, stellar service and afull electrical shop in-house.

Thanks to customer satis-faction ratings ranging from98 to 100 percent, Kath hasserved the greater Twin Citiesmetro area for almost 70years.

Kath is an industry leader

carrying trusted products as anoted Carrier factory-autho-rized dealer, says managerand master electrician KeithWilliams.

One of the popular Carrierproducts is the InfinityControl, a Wi-Fi enabledtouch screen thermostat. Kathoffers two other models ofWi-Fi thermostats.

Weve seen a huge move-ment to the Wi-Fi, wirelesscommunication thermostats,

says HVAC sales representa-tive Brad Hansen.Customers can control their

thermostat from any comput-er, smartphone or tablet con-nected to the Internet, Hansenexplains. The thermostat sys-tem will also send an emailupdate with a failure or mal-function notice to users.

While on their device, cus-tomers can check out Kathsredesigned website, www.kathhvac.com, offering moreinquiry tools such as detailed

product information, educa-tional videos, service requestforms and even a pre-financ-ing evaluation.

Through Carrier, customerscan get zero percent financingand other rebates. Customerscan also take comfort inknowing that the friendlyoffice staff service coordina-tor Rodney Johansen or officemanager Sue Tubman areready to help.

Tubman goes above andbeyond to ensure custo mersget any rebates available tothem; she even fills out thenecessary paperwork so allcustomers have to do is signon the dotted line.

If we offer a rebate, wemake sure our customers getit, Tubman says.

Clients can also work withsales representatives includ-ing Hansen and Jim Manos tolearn about a 2013 federal taxcredit for installing a high-

efficiency furnace and air con-ditioning unit. The once-in-a-lifetime credit can be appliedretroactively according to thesystem purchased.

Whether youre looking toupgrade to a new system orrepair an old one, you can

always count on the staff atKath. Unlike other companies,Kath does not subcontractwork. It has its own staff ofhighly skilled technicians andexperienced sales representa-tives.

Kath technicians are certi-fied by the North AmericanTechnician Excel lenceProgram and licensed withMinneapolis and St. Paul com-petency cards.

Employees always pull allnecessary permits for every

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And dont feel abandonedduring a winter furnace out-age. Kath provides 24-hour-a-day service during the heatingseason.

Kath Heating, AirConditioning and Electricalis a division of Kath Fuel OilService Co. Inc. Thanks to its

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Cleaning and maintenance keep that system working effective-ly and efficiently so your savings dont drop, Johansen explains.Your furnace is a moving mechanical system just like your carsengine.

Nobody buys a new car and then doesnt change the oil forfive years. Your car needs regular attention to be kept running intop shape, and so do your homes heating and cooling systems.

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As the economic developmentfoundation of the River HeightsChamber of Commerce, ProgressPlus brings together more than 50public and private partners, all ofwhom are dedicated to investingin the development of the localcommunity.

Throughout the economicdownturn, Progress Plus workedwith city officials and develop-

ers to lay groundwork of detailedplans for growth so the area wouldbe ready for business when thetime was right.

In 2012 Progress Plus respond-ed to more than 100 specificrequests for space or sites betweenInver Grove Heights and SouthSt. Paul, notes River HeightsChamber of Commerce chair-man Bruce Bairaktaris. Thats anaverage of a 35 percent increasebetween both communities over2011.

Highlights of 2012

In the past year, Progress Pluswatched its hard work pay off withits most significant developmentsin Inver Grove Heights and SouthSt. Paul since before the recession.

Most notably, in July Targetopened its new 135,000 square-foot store, anchoring the newArgenta Hills retail developmentin Inver Grove Heights.

Inver Grove Heights

Community DevelopmentDirector Tom Link calls the proj-ect a catalyst for growth. Thestore employs more than 130people and has attracted a strongcustomer base already.

Because of Target develop-ment, were seeing housing andretail develop around it, Linkadds.

Also last summer, PawnAmerica opened its new InverGrove Heights location at5300 South Robert Trail. The33,000-square-foot space is thelargest of Pawn Americas 23Minnesota stores.

Progress Plus also worked withRelan, a company that recyclesand repurposes more than 600,000tons of vinyl billboards and ban-ner material each year, to relocatethe business to its new CarmenAvenue location.

Additionally, Progress Plusassisted West Side Transport in

its relocation to South St. Paul.West Side Transport now occu-pies 424 Farwell Ave. with about10 full-time employees at the site.South St. Paul also welcomedBW Systems, a St. Paul-basedmanufacturer of electrical sys-tems, in the newly constructed126,111-square-foot industrialbuilding near BridgePoint BusinessPark.

In 2013, Progress Plus willcontinue to amp up its marketingefforts to attract more businessesto the area. Progress Plus offersonline resources as well, includ-ing property databases searchableby location, price, sale or lease,square footage and type of build-ing. Its website brought more than3,500 page views in 2012, a 23.6percent increase.

Helping smallbusinesses grow

And in an effort to reach outto existing businesses, ProgressPlus recently launched a newprogram, Open to Business,supported by Dakota County,the River Heights Chamber ofCommerce and the MetropolitanConsortium of CommunityDevelopers, to offer free businessconsultations to small businesses,

Were quite excited about it,Link says. It will offer businessesfree technical help for issuessmall businesses face whether

its marketing, getting organized,making a business plan or gettingfinancial advice and small busi-ness loans.

Open to Business sessionsare held from 9 to 11 a.m. everysecond Wednesday of the monthat South St. Paul City Hall andevery third Tuesday of the monthat the Inver Grove Heights CityHall.

Whether reaching out to newpartners or helping to strengthenexisting local businesses, Progress

Plus has proven itself to be a vitalasset to the communities of InverGrove Heights and South St.Paul.

Visit www.progressplus.orgor find them on Twitter andFacebook

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see big changes thanks to Progress Plus

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or more than 20 years,Progress Plus has

played a pivotal rolein the growth of Inver GroveHeights and South St. Paul.

Open to Business, a free program for local businesses, kicked off in Inver Grove Heights last month with a ribbon cuttingFeb. 19. The program also debuted in South St. Paul in February.

Open for BusinessDakota County recently launched a new program,

Open to Business, which offers free consulting

services to businesses and residents in Inver Grove

Heights and South St. Paul. A consultant is available

for walk-in appointments and can help small busi-

nesses with:

Accounting and recordkeeping

Business acquisition

Business start-up Business plan development Cash flow, financial and business analysis

Loan packaging Networking

Operations Strategic planning

Commercial real estate analysis

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On any given day, youll spotpatrons having fun ice skating, swim-ming, exercising, playing pickup bas-ketball games or enjoying coffee withfriends.

The number of classes offered atThe Grove has grown exponentiallysince the center first opened in 2001.

Now we offer pre-school gym andswimming programs during the day,and more fitness classes every-thing from Pilates to personalizedworkouts and lessons of all kinds,

explains Bethany Adams, market-ing and guest services supervisor forthe Inver Grove Heights Parks andRecreation Department.

Many members take advantage ofthe free drop-in classes like Zumba,kickboxing, yoga and Pilates, Adamssays, and a new drop-in class, GroupCycle Spinning, is sure to be a favor-ite. The class meets six days a weekat various times of the day and offers17 cycles.

In addition to new classes, TheGrove also boasts new and improvedportions of its facilities. Over the pasttwo years, The Grove has redone thelocker rooms, remodeled three meet-ing rooms and repainted the fitnesscenter and pools. Additionally, newturf will be installed in the ice arenafrom March to October.

Were really excited about ourupdates, Adams says with a smile.

Relief from the heat

The Grove offers several enter-tainment options for families yearround.

Kids love having the pool is

open for extended hours duringspring and summer breaks, andthe Kids R.O.C.K. (RecreationalOpportunities Catered to Kids) sum-mer program for kids ages 5-12 uti-lizes all The Groves amenities fora guaranteed good time. Betweenfield trips, swimming in the waterpark and large group games likekickball and soccer, Kids R.O.C.K.is the place to be this summer!

The Grove also offers specialsummer membership rates for stu-dents home from college or for fam-ilies who arent members yet want

to utilize the pools, turf and gym.Patrons appreciate the flex-

ible membership options, whichinclude a convenient three-monthminimum rather than an yearlongcommitment. Monthly membershipfees for residents and non-residentsalike are $56 for an adult, $43 fora senior, $76 for a single plus oneand $88 for a household.

But almost anyone can get aprice break through his or herinsurance company. Discounts areoffered through HealthPartners,

UCare Minnesota, Blue Cross/BlueShield of Minnesota and NorthDakota, Medica, Humana andPreferred One. Thats somethingelse that didnt exist a decade ago,Adams notes.

In addition to the use of theswimming pools and exercise facili-ties, memberships include free iceskating and hockey during opentimes on the ice arenas, as wellas discounts on various programsoffered. Programs include swim-ming lessons, learn to skate classes,

specialty fitness classes and birthdayparties.

While Veterans MemorialCommunity Centers offerings haveexpanded in the past twelve years,its clear that its core mission hasbeen constant: to offer fitness andfun for all ages.

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or 12 years, The GroveAquatic and FitnessCenter at Veterans

Memorial Community Centerhas been a hub of activity.

Get in shape with the new Group Cycle class that meets six days a week!

There are many drop-in and specialty classes to choose from at The Grove.

Have some fun with The Groves waterslide!

Swimming lessons at the Aquatic Center are offered for children of all ages.

The Grove offers a wide variety of

opportunities for active seniors.

Not only does a senior membership

include access to all of The Groves

amenities, but there are drop-in classes

designed just for seniors, such as Silver

Splash, Joints in the Pool and yoga, to

name a few.

People in their 60s, 70s and 80s

come here faithfully and have a greattime, says Bethany Adams, market-

ing and guest services supervisor for

the Inver Grove Heights Parks and

Recreation Department. They find

all ability levels in every class, so no

one feels intimidated or left out. Some

people might do their exercises sitting

in chairs, while others stand up.

SilverSneakers classes includ-

ing the new Zumba Gold, where seniors

learn the salsa, merengue and more at a

moderate tempo are free for eligible

Medicare members. SilverSneakers is

the leading fitness program for older

adults with chronic conditions.

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If you want to build it, they will come.Since 1981 Rossbach Construction has quietly

built a reputation for quality. They hire peoplewho love their jobs, they use quality materials andthey stand behind their work. Their level of ser-vice is second to none.

Rossbach Constructions owners WillRossbach and Don Hruby conduct businesswith the understanding that above all else,customer satisfaction is always the first priority.Clients hiring them quickly discover a level ofcustomer service rarely seen in either the newconstruction or remodeling fields.

It starts with your first phone call to RossbachConstruction. You talk to a real live person, not amachine. And then staff makes sure to show upon time for appointments.

Youd be amazed at the tales we get horror stories, really regarding such basicconsiderations found lacking in competitors,says Hruby.

Rossbachs clients not only stay happy, butinformed.

Customers are kept in the loop with schedulesdetailing not just our project start dates, but enddates too, Hruby says.

Thats the kind of service that has earnedRossbach a 99 percent satisfaction rating amongthe customers theyve polled. And customerskeep coming back for more.

Falcon Heights City Council Member PamHarris is one of those repeat customers. Sheshired Rossbach Construction to do several

remodels for her.Rossbach is fantastic, says Harris. I couldnt

imagine using any other construction company.There is no comparison.

The 2007 remodel of her home was soextensive, she says, the only thing left was thefront of the fireplace and the floorboards.

Thanks to that remodel, her house wasfeatured in the Remodelers Showcase and can

be seen in the June/July 2008 issue of MidwestHome magazine.

Harris says the Rossbach bid ranked in themedian price range, so with the trust theydalready built up with her, the hiring decision waseasy.

I knew I could count on them, she says. Ivehad them do many things for me, and I feel safethat I can call them if theres anything I need.

Rossbachs owners know paying attention tothe small jobs conveys the expertise they bring totheir major projects. Their handyman services area no-nonsense way to build brand loyalty among

both old and new clients even if the moneyinvolved is minimal.

Take, for example, the Maplewood womanwho tried in vain to find someone willing to fixher doorknob in the height of the building boom.

After more than a dozen calls in vain, shecalled Hruby, who agreed to come out without amoments hesitation.

The payday for Rossbach was minimal, ofcourse. She actually wasnt even charged. But

bringing in money wasnt the point.She was so grateful for the help that when her

son wanted to build a new home, she told him toseek a bid from the Rossbach team. He did, andRossbach Construction built the home.

Thats how a successful company keeps itsreputation. That and the fact that RossbachConstruction stands behind its work, not for theindustry standard of one year, but for five years.

If you need a doorknob replaced, we cando that, says Hruby. If you want a whole newhouse, we can build it for you. Theres nothing wewont do.

Will and Don also volunteer in their communi-ty. Will has partnered with Habitat for Humanityto build sound housing for those in need of ade-

quate shelter and Don participates in a buildersoutreach program which helps our injured warveterans fix up and maintain their homes. WillRossbach is also the Mayor of Maplewood.

It is this type of dedication and the obviouspride that comes with a job well done that thecompany knows will keep customers coming backfor more, in any kind of economy.

Thats because theyve been around enough to

know their sterling reputation for quality not onlykeeps them going in boom times when shoddyfirms proliferate, but also sees them through

economic rough patches when lesser companiesquickly vanish.We cant stress that enough, says Hruby.

A customer needs to know that their contractorwill be around when a projects done, becausea warranty is only as good as the company thatstands behind it.

Rossbach Construction: from handymanservices to the home of your dreams

A family owned business forA family owned business forover 30 yearsover 30 yearsA Tradition of Excellence!A Tradition of Excellence!

I couldnt imagine using any other construction

company. There is no comparison.

Pam Harris, Falcon Heights City Council memberand Rossbach client

Basement before

Basement After

Before

After

Don Hruby and Will Rossbach

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One million and countingOur 1 million visitor mark was frst reached in 2011,but success is even sweeter now that weve beenable to hold onto it through 2012.

FOREVERBETTERLast year was certainly one for the books.

An abundanceof amenities

Our parks and trails are already the site o dozenso exciting activities, but our newly constructedmountain bike skills course and impressive picnicshelter defnitely upped the ante.

Setting up campin Dakota CountyCampgrounds within our parksystem tallied more usage in 2012than any year pastand generatedrecord-breaking revenue as a result.

WelcomingWhitetail WoodsLast year was spent making plans totransorm 456 acres o rolling hills, woodsand wetlands into the outdoor oasis wecall Whitetail Woods Regional Park.

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Weddings inthe wildA record level o loving cou-ples ocked to ThompsonCounty Park to prove theircommitment to each otherin the Dakota Lodge.

Happy trailsto youWe added 16 miles to theMississippi River RegionalTrail, which will one dayextend 27 miles rom St.Paul to Hastings.

Ringing in recordattendanceThe New Year kicked o with a new record whenmore than 700 people came to Lebanon HillsRegional Park to ring in 2013.

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Van Drake Jewelers has witnessedmany jewelry trends during the 57 yearsthe store has been in the community.

In the 1990s, popular engagementrings had large, raised diamond soli-taires, but now brides-to-be are moreapt to choose classic designs reminis-cent of the 1920s and 30s with smaller,high-quality diamonds and white goldor platinum settings.

What hasnt changed through thedecades, though, is the expertise, wideselection and top-notch customer ser-

vice offered at Van Drake.The veteran staff have all studied

academics in the area of jewelry, saysCraig Ishii, whose family has owned thebusiness since 1981. Were all dedicat-ed to our profession and are accreditedgemologists.

That distinction is important to cus-tomers selecting, appraising or repairingcostly jewelry, he notes.

That sets us apart from someonewho was selling shoes last week andis behind a department stores jewelrycounter this week.

Were the people you can trust. We

are not salespeople pushing items oncustomers; we are consultants helpingour clients meet their needs.

Van Drake is an accredited memberof the American Gem Society, an elite,restricted group that requires high levelsof education, business practices andannual re-certification.

Gemological Institute of America-trained goldsmith Jim Aubol has aworkshop in the back of the store wherehe does meticulous jewelry repairs, ringsizing and stone settings.

People have peace of mind know-ing that their jewelry is never sent awayfor repairs, Aubol says. It all stays

right here.

Making the right choiceCraig suggests browsing the many

showcases in the store, or going onlineto Van Drakes website, where youllfind a wide array of selections for manyoccasions, from designer-styled engage-ment rings to classic anniversary ringsto fashionable gemstone jewelry for allof lifes special occasions.

The store also has a Facebook pagewhere people can stay up to date onnew merchandise, promotions and

contests, or follow them at twitter.com/#VanDrakeJeweler.

One trend in the down economy iscustomers selling gold, sterling silverand platinum pieces they no longerwear or that cant be repaired. Craigsays customers frequently tell him VanDrake offers them the most money fortheir old jewelry.

Van Drake Jewelers also offers watchrepair and watch battery replacement.And every Friday David Buchosky does

jewelry appraisals. He is one of only 20certified gemologist appraisers trainedby the American Gem Society inMinnesota.

Craigs mother, Donna Ishii, hasbeen helping customers find just theright jewelry for over three decades.She says, We show customers differentpieces to help them make their deci-sions, and the different color, qualityand cut of stones if they are unsure.

I like customers to make the right

choice, Donna adds. We have goldand sterling silver pieces in many priceranges, and I ask them what they likeso the piece will be something they willwant to wear.

Sales associate Cathy Ishii smiles asshe adds, When you wear a good pieceof jewelry, it makes you feel on top ofthe world!

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Jewelry styles change overtime. Elegant yellow goldis all the rage, and then it

gives way to the cool sophistica-tion of white gold and platinum.

Left to right, Jim Aubol - gemologist; Donna Ishii - president; Craig Ishii - vice president and registered jeweler; Cathy Ishii - secre-tary and sales associate; and Kyle Ishii - bench jeweler.

Above, Certified gemologist appraiser David Buchosky examines an heir-loom gold ring. He provides appraisal reports based on market prices socustomers can have adequate insurance protection.Right, Goldsmith Jim Aubol does meticulous jewelry repairs, ring sizing and

stone settings at the store. Customers have peace of mind knowing theirjewelry is never sent away for repairs.

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Devoting himself to therare coin and precious

metal trade for well overthree decades, Westerlingscommitment to the cus-tomer is second to none.From their Roseville office,he and his associates offerpurchases and appraisalsfor estates, banks, insurancecompanies and individuals.

My staff and I are dedi-cated to helping peoplepreserve and grow theirwealth, Westerlingexplains. Thats why TheTruman Company offerspersonalized service tai-lored to each individual.

Introduced to the busi-ness by his Uncle Truman, ayoung Roger became enam-ored with coins. This near-ly-lifelong passion encour-aged Westerling to openhis own business under theTruman na me.

Every time he visitedmy family, he gave me a

coin that had an interest-ing history. His hope wasthat I would develop a realinterest in rare and unusu-al coins, and it worked,Westerling says with asmile.

Westerling visitedMinnesota to appraise acollection in 1998, and wasso touched by the welcomehe received he decided tomove both his home and

bu siness to St . Paul . Hecurrently works with about3,000 clients around thecountry.

Westerling is a lifemember of the AmericanNumismatic Associationand holds an A+ rating

with the Better BusinessBureau.His knowledge can reas-

sure people that theyreinsuring or pricing suchitems correctly. Im morethan happy to visit a homeor bank to review a col-lection, Westerling notes.Theres a market foreverything!

Though old coins appre-ciate gradually, precious

metals have undergonedramatic spikes over thepast decade in value,Westerling adds. From 2002to 2013, the value of silverwent up by 668 percent and

gold by 595 percent. Manyof Westerlings customersare currently transfer-ring individual retirementaccount funds from banksto a precious metal IRA.

I honestly think theprices for gold and sil-ver will continue to risethroughout our life-time, while the U.S. dol-

lar declines, Westerlingexplains. Transferring toa precious metal IRA canbe an ex ce ll en t in ve st -ment.

Customers will feelat home in The TrumanCompany office, wherethey might even meetWesterlings pooch, Sonny,and his wife, Donna, aTwin Cities artist whosework is featured through-out the office.

Curious about the worthof a personal collection?Roger Westerling andhis staff at The TrumanCompany are ready tohelp.

The Truman Company: a valuable

source for coins and precious metalsT

rust and confi-dence are key inthe coin industry,

and customers from all overMinnesota and the U.S.have found an extraordinaryguide in Roger Westerling ofThe Truman Company.

This is a look at the variety of coins and pieces in The Truman Companys collection.

With 37 years experience in the field, Roger Westerling can appraise and handle awide range of inventory.

Roger Westerling was introduced to coins at a young age by his Uncle Truman, a

numismatist for whom the company is named. Westerling is as passionate aboutcoin collection as his customers, making them feel right at home when they visit The

Truman Company.

Roger Westerling and his rescue dog Sonny, a fixture at The Truman Company office

in Roseville.

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With award-winningwriters, photographers anddesigners, we have a news-paper people want to pickup and read, Fragnito says.And with a readershipaudited in the high 80th per-centile, we know our adver-tisers messages are gettingthrough.

South-West Review adver-tising representative JeffDimmel agrees.

We work hard to bringthe news that really mattersto our local communities,Dimmel says. Nobody pro-vides better local news cov-erage than the South-WestReview.

Dimmel says that stronglocal news reporting has theadded benefit of offeringexcellent results to the busi-nesses who advertise with theSouth-West Review.

As a newspaper we pro-vide the news and featuresthat people want to read,while our advertisers keepreaders informed about whatthe local business communityhas to offer, Dimmel says.

I enjoy working with thebusinesses in our area to getthe word out about the prod-ucts and services they pro-

vide, he adds.And though many busi-

nesses that advertise withLillie Suburban Newspapersare locally owned and oper-

ated, Dimmel says biggercorporate clients realize thebenefits of advertising witha weekly community news-paper with a seven-day shelflife.

Fragnito adds: Our readersare using our papers to findtheir grocery ads on a weeklybasis. They turn to us againand again.

Lillie SuburbanNewspapers will be here forthe long term, co-publishersJeffery Enright and Ted H.Lillie add. The pair are thethird generation in a familybusiness than began in 1938.

Our reporters, advertisingrepresentatives and manag-ers are familiar faces in ourcommunities, Enright notes.

People from the newspaperare involved in civic activitiesyear-round, from businessassociations to development-planning groups, and aredoing everything from mod-erating political debates tohelping build floats.

Another benefit: the vari-ety of services the newspaperoffers, Enright notes.

We have a full-fledgedprint shop and can producebooklets, flyers, inserts, postcards, door hangers, calen-dars, raffle tickets, newslet-ters, brochures, envelopes,letterhead, invitations, busi-

ness cards and more, heexplains.

Installing high quality digi-tal equipment has recently

allowe