Otogawa-Anschel Design-Build, 1214 42nd Ave. N., was named Contractor of the Year by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry of Minnesota. The award-winning entry was in the category of residential historical renovation/restoration. The project focused on a 1912 Tudor-style home which they restored to its former glory. The firm focuses on older homes in Minneapolis and St. Paul. For info visit www.otogawa-anschel.com or call 612-789-7070.
Ozero Multimedia (OMM), currently composed of partners Deron Parker and Amy Radford, is a creative company that offers unique graphics, 3D animation, web design, music production and recording. The company was established in 1997 in Chicago, moved to New York in 2000, and moved to Camden in July. Parker, the company’s primary graphic artist, has had a love for art since he was a child and brings his knowledge from paper and canvas to the digital world of art and animation. Radford primarily handles OMM’s promotion and development, and both are also multi-talented musicians. OMM is also developing a feature length, 3D animated film to be released in late 2006 or early 2007. OMM is extending their special on web design to Northside residents only until March 15. For info visit http://www.ozeromultimedia.com.
There’s a new real estate agent serving the North Minneapolis area. Tim Hammett has worked for many years in our community as a Crime Prevention Specialist for the Minneapolis Police Department. (He also pens our monthly Crime Prevention column.) Tim recently decided to branch out and get his real estate license. He’s now a licensed agent with Edina Realty, and he’s happy to be working with residents in and around Camden. He’s already helped one family find a home in North Minneapolis, and he’s looking forward to helping many more. If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home in the Camden area, call him at 612-925-7748. Tim will provide a free home security analysis to all qualified customers.
Mereen-Johnson Machine Company, at 44th and Lyndale Ave. N., has been in business in Camden for 100 years, and recently won the 2005 Turnaround of the Year award from the Twin Cities chapter of the Turnaround Management Association, an international nonprofit organization that promotes the corporate-renewal profession.
Papa’s Pizza and Pasta, 42nd and Thomas, is the quintessential neighborhood restaurant. Friends and families gather at Papa’s and enjoy Italian-American pasta and pizza, hoagies and Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches, and owner Mick (Papa) Brogan’s signature Tomato Pie. As Papa says, “Everybody eats when they come to my house.” They now have a web site where you can peruse the menu, beer and wine list, and check out the specials — visit www.papaspizzaandpasta.com.
Dr. Greg Olson, of Northside Chiropractic at 23rd and Lowry, and Doc’s Gym at 42nd and Lyndale, recently increased his knowledge and professional skills at a unique advanced ProSport Chiropractic seminar which provided cutting-edge education for treating injured athletes and increasing their performance. Olson gained skills in treating professional and Olympic athletes in sports like judo, cycling, diving and rodeo. For info call 522-0440.