When LeRoy Bendickson is not selling houses, he's likely riding his bike to raise money for the Minnesota chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and recruiting others to do it.
Over 21 years, Bendickson has completed more than 24 rides of 150 miles or longer and has assembled a 250-member team of riders who collectively have raised more than $1 million.
Realtor magazine named him one of five winners of the 2011 Good Neighbor Award, which honors Realtors who are dedicated to strengthening communities through volunteer work and helping those in need. Bendickson received his award Nov. 12 during the National Association of Realtors Conference and Expo in Anaheim, Calif. The award comes with a $10,000 donation to the Minnesota chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and a $2,000 gift card to Lowe's.
The Mahtomedi man is an agent for Edina Realty. He will be featured in the November-December issue of Realtor magazine.
STILLWATER
Liquor store gets new ownersChad Wichmann and Chris Newkirk have taken over as owners of Stillwater Liquor, 1920 Market Drive.
The store carries more than 200 types of domestic, craft and imported beers, along with a variety of wines and liquor. Its hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, call 651-439-4319.
Dance studio moves into new homeValley Dance & Arts Academy has moved, but only a couple of blocks down the street. The center, run by owners Tim and Tibbe Luell, has set up shop in the Valley Ridge mall at 1560 W. Frontage Road, along Hwy. 36 between Northwestern Avenue and Industrial Blvd.
Valley Dance offers performance-based dance, music, theater and all-star cheer classes and competitions. Classes are offered to children 18 months through the teenage years.
