Custom Built

Playhouse

RAISES FUNDS FOR MAHTOMEDI AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

     Friends and members of the Mahtomedi Area Education Foundation (MAEF) were in for a treat when they arrived at the organization's Sixth Annual Spring Gala at the Prom Center in Oakdale, Minnesota the evening of March 28, 2009.

     A custom playhouse, built and donated by Jason Myrlie, President of J. Carsten Homes, won their hearts as it awaited their bids in the event's live auction.

     The playhouse, valued at $3500, sold in the event's live auction for $3,750. Proceeds from the Annual Gala support the MAEF's mission to: "foster the interest and advancement of public education through community involvement, endowed support, and the promotion of effective teaching and learning for our [Mahtomedi area] students and community."

     Donor J. Carsten Homes builds and remodels fine homes in the NE metro, including Mahtomedi and Stillwater. Additional labor and materials for the playhouse were donated by JL Schwieters Building Supply - framing lumber, windows, roofing materials, and a forklift to lift and place the 3500 lb. playhouse for the event; Krech Exteriors - James Hardie Siding and Shakes, and siding labor; Sherwin Williams of Maplewood - paint; Baxley's Painting - painting labor; Kathy Hanson Interiors - paint color selection and carpet; Maintenance Made Simple - roofing labor; Rider Home Improvements - trailer; Superior Service Solutions - indoor storage of playhouse and trailer.