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A stroke of luck for Rosemount family Child had stroke while in the womb; diagnosis four years later reveals rare cause BY MATTHEW HANKEY SUN NEWSPAPERS Four years ago seems like a lifetime ago for the Sosinski’s of Rosemount. Their first pregnancy went as well as pregnancies can go and the mother and baby were both healthy following the delivery and birth. For Drew and Kiera Sosinski, the next four months were the last “normal” ones of their lives before they received crippling news. Their son Reichen had experienced a stroke while Kiera Sosinski was pregnant. The first indication that something had happened began when Reichen, now 4 years old, began showing lefthand dominance when he was

Where’s the rest of the snow? On Dec. 29, 2010, the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport had 15 inches of snow, according to the National Operational Hydrologic Remote Sensing Center’s website. As of Dec. 29, 2011, there is no traceable amount of snow at the airport. A small amount of snow is shown on the ice-covered Lake Schulze at the Lebanon Hills Regional Park Dec. 28 in Eagan. (Photo by Matthew Hankey – Sun Newspapers)

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Rosemount arts scene is music to our ears BY MATTHEW HANKEY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SUN NEWSPAPERS Since being founded in 2007, the Rosemount Area Arts Council has spread its roots and carved an identity in the city and region. At the Dec. 20 Rosemount City Council meeting, two members of the RAAC Executive Board gave a summary of its 2011 events and spoke about what the public can expect this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not the first one to stand here and talk about the arts in our community,â&#x20AC;? said RAAC Vice Chair Jim Kotz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re fortunate that way. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been to any of our events, you know thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of talent in this area.â&#x20AC;? The mission of the RAAC, a nonprofit, is twofold, Kotz said. First, the RAAC seeks events that a Rosemount citizen, or a portion of

the Rosemount citizens, will enjoy attending. Secondly, the RAAC events empower local artists, Kotz said, which gives them a platform or a stage to further their talents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And, with the two combined together we create a vibrant community,â&#x20AC;? Kotz said. RAAC Development Chair Jeanne Schwartz said the organization sponsored 25 events, 15 of which were free to the public. Many of those events were funded out of the RAAC budget itself, but a few were funded with outside monies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A couple of the larger [events] like the Bluegrass festival was in part funded by the Legacy Amendment funds and we were fortunate enough to have a grant for that event,â&#x20AC;? Schwartz said. In addition to the 25 RAAC events, the organization served more than 4,300 people, most of whom are Rosemount residents or from Dakota County, Schwartz said. However, Schwartz said people traveled from Minneapolis, western Wisconsin and as far away as northARTS COUNCIL: TO NEXT PAGE

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Arts council FROM PREVIOUS PAGE ern Iowa to attend this year’s and past Bluegrass events. “We feel very fortunate about that – to be able to bring new people into our lovely city,” said Schwartz. “Already the Bluegrass Americana Festival…is probably the second or third largest bluegrass event in the region if I’m not mistaken. It’s got quite a following already.” More than 300 artists showcased

their talents in RAAC events in 2011, Schwartz said. A goal of RAAC is to provide an economic spark for Rosemount’s businesses. Schwartz said that after the Dec. 3 Christmas event at the Steeple Center, 20 to 25 people went to a local restaurant and had their Christmas party in Rosemount, rather than at a business in their home suburb. “We try to be very conscious about building a small economic force within Rosemount and as we grow, we hope that that can help this city as well,” said Schwartz.

This small boost to the economy has been a recent talking point among city staff and local businesses, said Mayor Bill Droste. Within the past month, city staff had a business luncheon with local business owners to gain feedback about attracting more people to city retail stores. Droste said three business owners’ feedback dealt with having more RAAC events to bring more people downtown, Droste said. “You are already solving that problem for us, so thank you,” said Droste. The RAAC has scheduled 13 events

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CITY BRIEFS Rosemount railroad quiet zone set for Jan. 6 In response to recently updated quiet zone safety standards from the Federal Rail Authority, the city of Rosemount has installed additional median signs at the 160th Street railroad crossing. According to the FRA, a quiet zone is “a segment of rail line containing one or more consecutive highway-rail grade crossings in which locomotive horns are not routinely sounded.” A concrete median will be installed in spring 2012 and this additional median work will not delay the establishment of the quiet zone. The city has completed the Notice of Establishment, which was mailed to the FRA on Friday, Dec. 16. Barring any further changes required by the FRA, it is anticipated that the quiet zone will become effective Friday, Jan. 6. The city thanks its residents for their patience and understanding during this project. Because the FRA has the authority to update the safety requirements at any time, the process for establishing and maintaining a quiet zone is constantly changing. Info: 651-322-2022.

City of Rosemount receives finance award The city of Rosemount recently received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its comprehensive annual financial report. The certificate is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its

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Apple Valley sets public meetings on roads Apple Valley will be conducting three informational meetings to gain public input on future maintenance of the city’s street system. The city council is seeking public comments to assist in considering three funding options for resolving a $960,000 annual funding gap for long-term street reconstruction projects. The three funding options currently under consideration include: – Implement an adjustment in the Road Improvement Tax Levy in the amount of $960,000. – Implement an adjustment in the Road Improvement Tax Levy in the amount of $300,000 and a Special Assessment Policy to generate the remaining $660,000 per year. – Bridge the short-term funding needs until 2018 using the fund balance in the Future Capital Projects Fund and transition $960,000 to the Road Improvement Tax Levy in coordination with retirement of existing debt levy. This option would minimize large property tax fluctuations to properties. Residents, property owners and business representatives are encouraged to attend one of the meetings listed below. Meetings will be conducted in the Apple Valley City Council Chambers, Municipal Center, 7100 147th St., on the following dates: • Jan. 17: 7:30-9 a.m. • Jan. 18: 3-4:30 p.m. • Jan. 19: 7-8:30 p.m. Info: 952-953-2400 or pubworks@ci.apple-valley.mn.us.

FAITH Hope Church in AV hosting Bible classes Northwestern College in Roseville is offering two free Old Testament Bible classes through the Northwestern College Bible Institute. The classes will be taught at Hope Church in Apple Valley on Saturday mornings Jan. 14 through March 31, 2012. Participants need only pay for text-

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books. The first class, “Old Testament: Walk Through the Bible,” is 8-9 a.m. and the second class, “Old Testament: Foundations of Faith for Modern Believers,” is 9 a.m. to noon. Hope Church is located on the northeast corner of Cedar Avenue and 145th St. W. in Apple Valley and is committed to building up believers through biblical teaching. Registration/Info: nwc.edu/nbi and hopechurchcma.org

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Sending on a (belated) letter Heard enough feel-good Christmas stories? If so, stop reading. This one’ll bore you. If not, well, fasten your seatbelts... A number of weeks ago, I was chatting with my father-in-law on various and sundry topics when the conversation came around to a recent possible mail theft. According to Ron, he’d found some mail open on the side of the road. Some were business mail, some were personal notes. In all cases, the envelopes had been opened and the contents rifled through. The lack of a postmark indicated the letters had never been through the postal system. Being the upstanding citizen

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that he is, Ron contacted the senders of the letters and let them know what he’d found and to be aware that any checks or cash that may have been in them was gone. In the case of one birthday card, the woman who’d sent it informed him it had not contained any money, but thanked him for letting her know. Ron did something special with that card that would likely

elicit a laugh or a confused “huh?” from both the sender and the recipient. Something I’m not going to tell you yet. Kind of ruins it to hear the punch line before the end of the joke, you know? Hang tight. I took in the whole story, we chuckled for a moment and I promptly didn’t think about it again until last week. Then I found an unsent Christmas card lying in the gutter outside the Sun Newspapers office. Clearly this letter had seen better days. Frankly it looked like it’d been run over by at least a few vehicles and was thoroughly dirt-stained. The edge of the envelope had been ripped as though someone might have been looking for money

inside. “Aha,” I thought to myself, “here’s a column topic.” As is the habit of my generation, I used the Internet to find the phone number of the sender, and gave her a call. Not to be anti-climatic, but she didn’t answer. I left a message and as of this writing, I haven’t heard back. But, given the opportunity to both spread post-holiday cheer and add a little playful confusion into somebody’s day, I copied the actions of my father-in-law and tucked a dollar bill into the card, resealed it and sent it on it’s way. Hopefully that brightens one stranger’s day at least for a moment. Or confuses the heck out of them. Both work for me.

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BY DANIEL CALLAHAN AND CHRIS DILLMANN SUN NEWSPAPERS Instead of sticking around

through the cold of January, we’re heading south and west – mostly west though – to San Diego to spend a week in the sun and warm weather while our colleagues and readers suffer through a largely snow-less, but nonetheless cold and unpleasant winter. Not much of an opener is it? No, didn’t think so. In fact, we’re heading to San Diego at the gracious offer of the U.S. Marine Corps to provide our readers with a glimpse into the world of boot camp. (Full disclosure: The Marine Corps is paying for the flight, accommodations and meals while we are in San Diego.) The Corps is hosting the annual Marine Corps Educators Workshop, which provides

educators from around the country with the chance to better understand the experience of their students who enter the service. A number of educators from the area have been chosen and we’re going along to let you all know about their adventure. We’re not just going to write about it when we get back, either. With an opportunity like this, we thought it’d be more fun to give you the chance to follow along and read about our trip on a daily basis. Just check out www.MinnLocal.com and click on the Staff Blogs link. We’ll be updating our blog “Dan and Chris Go to Boot Camp” on a daily basis with photos, anecdotes and even video as we follow along with the participants in both the Marine Corps Educators Workshop and those local recruits heading into their time in boot camp.

But we’re not just interested in learning about present day recruits and their experiences. We also want to hear about yours. If you’re a Marine — active duty, retired, or anywhere in between — we want to hear from you about your time in boot camp. What was it like? What did you learn? Would you do it again? How did the experience change you? We want to know it all. Send your stories to dcallahan@acnpapers.com or type it out, tuck it in an envelope and send it to: D. Callahan Sun Newspapers 33 Second St. N.E. P.O. Box 280 Osseo, MN 55369 We look forward to hearing from you and sharing this experience. Look for more in the Jan. 19 edition of the SunCurrent.

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Rep. Loon receives Legislator of the Year from Municipal group Earns honor second year in a row BY PAUL GROESSEL – SUN NEWSPAPERS The Municipal Legislative Commission named Rep. Jenifer Loon, REden Prairie, Legislator of the Year. It was the second year in a row that she been given the honor from the MLC, a legislative advocacy group comprised of mayors and the city managers from 16 west Twin Cities Metropolitan cities. “I was actually a little bit surprised about getting it again this year,” Loon said. Sen. Julianne Ortman, R-Chanhassen, also received the Legislator of the Year designation. MLC Chair Mike Maguire, mayor of Eagan, said Loon was honored again because of her work to eliminate a market value homestead credit system and replace it with a market value exclusion program. The state used to reimburse cities for a

property tax credit it gave to citizens on their property tax bill. When the state became strapped for cash, it wouldn’t always reimburse cities. There was a period of about eight years where the state didn’t reimburse the city, Maguire said. “Eden prairie hasn’t been getting any money from that credit program for a number of years,” Loon said. For years, Loon, other Legislators and the MLC have pushed to get rid of the credit system. The shift finally occurred late in the 2011 legislative session. Loon was one of the negotiators on a tax committee that pushed the change through. Now, the property tax reduction will automatically take place. Instead of seeing a dollar deduction on the property tax statement, there will be a property value deduction when the property tax is calculated. This deduction affects houses under $413,800, so the tax impact has shifted from high-value homes, commercial and industrial properties.

“So it created a lot of budget challenges. So, this past year Sen. Ortman and representative Loon were instrumental in advocating for and eliminating that … credit,” Maguire said. Maguire said Loon has been a good representative for what the MLC cities work toward and advocate. “She’s proven to be really informed about MLC issues and how it impacts her district,” Maguire said. The 16 communities in the MLC are fiscally responsible and prudent, and they don’t “take kindly” to the state legislature trying to manage municipal budgets, Maguire said; his preference would be letting the state legislators pay attention to the state budget and let the local officials look over their budgets. Loon said the results of a fiscal disparities study is expected in early 2012. The fiscal disparities program that distributes portions property tax revenue from cities with more commercial real estate to cities that are mainly residential. It was enacted in the 1970s, and in 2010

MLC Cities Apple Valley Bloomington Burnsville Eagan Eden Prairie Edina Inver Grove Heights Lakeville Maple Grove Maplewood Minnetonka Plymouth Savage Shakopee Shoreview Woodbury Loon had a hand in getting that program reviewed, to make sure it’s equitable. Her part in commissioning that study was largely the reason the MLC named her Legislator of the Year in 2010.

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Rosemount company earns 2011 Angie’s List award On the heels of celebrating its 63rd anniversary in the Twin Cities, Rosemount-based Northland Water Conditioning Company has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on roughly 5 percent of all the companies rated on the provider of consumer reviews on local service companies. Northland Water Conditioning Company has been serving the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area since 1949. A third generation family-owned and operated business, Northland Water has based its operations on repeat business and word of mouth referrals for more than 60 years. Northland Water sells and services all makes and models of water softeners, and provides home delivery of water softener salt. Angie’s List collects consumer reviews on local contractors and doctors in more than 500 service categories. Currently, more than 1 million consumers across the U.S. rely on Angie’s List to help them make the best hiring decisions. “Our goal is to gain our customer’s trust by providing complete service rather than relying on high-pressure bulk sales,” said Northland Water Owner Bob Androff. “We have been in business for over 60 years. We are in no hurry to sell you a water softener if we can fix your current unit.” Info: northlandwater.com.

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Rosemount resident named UCare quality management director UCare has hired Rosemount resident Russell Sinkler as the organization’s Quality Management Director. Sinkler previously was Director, Client Management, with OptumInsight in Eden Prairie. UCare is the fourth-largest health plan in Minnesota, serving more than 225,000 members across Minnesota and 26 counties in western Wisconsin. In his new position at UCare, Sinkler leads the development, implementation, evaluation and reporting of UCare’s clinical quality improvement efforts in collaboration with UCare’s clinical services leaders. He steers and evaluates

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Firefighter foundation meets funding goal for memorial State capitol memorial could go up October ‘12 BY PAUL GROESSEL – SUN NEWSPAPERS Thanks to firefighters and their supporters statewide, the nearly 200 Minnesota firefighters who have died while on duty will have an appropriate location for a new memorial. The Minnesota Fire Service Foundation announced Wednesday, Dec. 21, that it reached its goal for creating a new memorial at the state capitol that will replace a statute that currently sits inside the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Firefighter organizations from across the state gathered at Chanhassen Fire Department station one to recognize everyone’s contribution. “We’re thrilled to announce today that we have reached our fundraising goal of $600,000 to create the Minnesota Fallen Firefighters Memorial on the grounds of the state capitol,” said Marty Scheerer, Edina Fire Chief and president of the Minnesota State Fire Department Association. “The memori-

al will be completed in time for the commemoration of the National Fallen Firefighter Memorial Week in October 2012. … This was a joint effort by all the firefighters across the state, the business community across the state and the public.” Chanhassen Mayor Tom Furlong said the city lost firefighter Mick Wiborg in 1998, and he thanked those who donated their time, effort and donations for the fitting memorial. “Being a firefighter requires a significant commitment, from the individual as well as their families,” Furlong said on Wednesday. “And, often this commitment leads to multiple generations of … families serving as firefighters. “The department itself often becomes a second family for many of its members. So when any department loses one of its members, all of that department’s members, their families and the entire community often feels the loss, as

though it was one of their own family members.” Some of those family members of perished firefighters were also in attendance Wednesday morning. Mary O’Rourke, daughter of Jim Spillane who died while on duty June 16, 1955, said her father’s name was recently added to the firefighter memorial after a former neighbor contacted her to say her father’s name was not included in a list of Minnesota firefighters who had died in the line of duty. “This has meant a lot to my brother Mike and I, and my family, my kids and my granddaughter,” she said. Her mother became a widow at age 30; Mary O’Rourke was only four years old, and her brother Mike was two years old when their father died, she said. By meeting the Dec. 31 deadline to raise the $600,000, the foundation should be able to open the memorial Oct. 7, 2012, which falls on the national firefighter

‘This has meant a lot to my brother Mike and I, and my family, my kids and my granddaughter.’

memorial week. The statue honors 194 Minnesota firefighters who have given their lives since 1881. The new memorial on state capitol grounds will be larger and more accessible than the statue that currently sits near the baggage claim area at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. It was moved to the baggage claim area about 20 years ago, from a more public and accessible portion of the airport. “It was a good sort of large space, and very public place to have this sculpture,” foundation president and Eden Prairie Fire Chief George Esbensen said when the fundraising effort was underway. After the airport got pressed to have more revenue-generating space and security measures tightened, the sculpture was moved. Now, the foundation can “claim a more sacred ground” for a memorial, Esbensen said, which would be more accessible to the public, on a southern portion of the state capitol property in St. Paul. The memorial would provide enough space for large gatherings and up-close MEMORIAL: TO NEXT PAGE

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Memorial FROM PREVIOUS PAGE viewings of the statue. A new architectural enclosure would house the statue, in the middle of a walking area. That area would be adjacent to a wall listing all the fire departments in Minnesota. The enclosure will be made of weathering steel columns that rust to a certain point, and then the rust will protect the metal, said Glenn Waguespack, the senior architect who led the memorial’s design for architectural firm Leo A. Daly. Each column represents a year when a firefighter died while on duty, Waguespack said, and the names of those who have died will be engraved on the columns. Even though the goal for the memorial has been reached, the fire service is still accepting donations. Those donations will fund education scholarships for firefighters’ children and spouses. To donate or learn more, visit mnfireservicefoundation.org. Contributions can also be sent to: Minnesota Fire Service Foundation c/o Flagship Bank, 7525 Office Ridge Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344.

Chanhassen Mayor Tom Furlong, left, makes opening remarks at the Chanhassen Fire Department Station One Wednesday, Dec. 21, when state-wide fire department groups announced the $600,000 goal was reached for a Minnesota Fallen Firefighters Memorial on state capitol grounds. Firefighters from across the state as well as family members of firefighters who died while on duty were there for the event. (Photo by Paul Groessel – Sun Newspapers)

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS South metro group growing, seeking additional sponsors Some 20 organizations are officially signed on as sponsors, with another 50 considering sponsorship, for a one-day blitz in the south metro area to pack up to 200,000 meals for impoverished children, according to the South Metro Meal Packing team, an affiliate of Feed My Starving Children. The packing will take place Tuesday, Feb. 7, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 13801 Fairview Dr., across the street from Fairview Ridges Hospital. The church will conduct its own FMSC program the rest of the week. The South Metro Meal Packing team was formed to take advantage of a one-day availability of a site centrally located in Burnsville with capacity to accommodate up to 500 volunteers at one time. For now, two shifts are planned from 5-7 p.m. and from 8-10 p.m. With an adequate number of volunteers, up to 100,000 meals can be packed per shift. Sponsors are asked to ensure that funds will be available to cover the cost of the ingredients (24 cents per meal) packed by their respective organizations. During a two-hour period, each volunteer packs about 200 meals, on average, according to FMSC. Thus, a tax-deductible gift of $48 (24 cents multiplied by 200 meals) is needed per volunteer. Sponsoring organizations are encouraged to be creative in how they raise the funds they contribute. Individual contributions are tax deductible and given in

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360 Communities announces change in leadership As a result of a strategic review of the organization and its mission by the board of directors, Mary Ajax’s role as president and CEO of 360 Communities has come to an end, effective immediately. The board of directors established a search committee to select a new leader for the organization. Meanwhile, Jeff Mortensen, leader of strategic development, will serve as the interim president and CEO. Volunteers created 360 Communities 40 years ago to serve the needs of south suburban communities. The board took action to change the organization’s leadership in part to ensure that 360 Communities will be able to continue to fulfill this role in the future. The leadership change will not impact any of the critical services we provide to the many people who depend on 360 Communities, according to officials. 360 Communities officials believe that this transition is an opportunity to challenge the organization’s staff and leadership to transform the work they do and the way in which it delivers services and support to people in area communities.

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Warm weather conditions and sun continue to hinder efforts to build ice outdoor rinks in Eagan. Crews have not given up, but the forecast does not look good for ice in the immediate future. It will likely be after New Year’s before there is enough ice to open the city ice rinks. In the mean time, city officials want its residents to know they can still enjoy the trails and all that the city parks offer. Info: 651-675-5111.

Eagan’s beautiful outdoor park facilities for wedding, family reunion, graduation party and many more events, will soon be available for reservation through a different system. Beginning June 1, park facilities will be available for reservation two years prior to the rental date rather than all dates becoming available on the first business day in January. The reservation process for summer 2012 begins 8 a.m. Jan. 3. Info: 651-675-5500.

Non-Eagan resident Discover Brochure subscription available The Discover Brochure, an Eagan Parks & Recreation Department publication, is mailed four times a year to Eagan residents. This publication includes the spring, summer, summer, fall and winter brochure. Non-Eagan residents may now purchase a yearly subscription for $15. The first mailing will be the 2012 spring/summer Discover Brochure. You can subscribe by filling out a registration form and by calling Eagan Parks & Recreation at 651-675-5500 with Class No. 18368.

Bluegrass Americana Family Night resumes for 2012 For the second year in a row, The Rosemount Area Arts Council will present Bluegrass Americana Family Night the second Thursday of each month January through April. The RAAC sponsors this free event in partnership with Celt’s Irish Pub and Grill and offers a different bluegrass band each month. On Jan. 12, musical group Switched at Birth will perform at Celt’s, 14506 S. Robert Trail, in Rosemount. This activity is funded, in part, by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Info: 952-255-8545.

PUBLIC SAFETY Eagan Citizen Academy accepting applications On Tuesday, Jan. 3, the Eagan Police Department began accepting applications for its 17th annual Citizen Academy. The program started in 1996 and has received tremendous reviews from past academy graduates. The 2012 classes will take place 6-9 p.m. on Thursday evenings from March 1 through April 19 at the Eagan Police Department, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. The program is designed to offer citizens insight into modern day policing through hands-on training conducted by Eagan police officers. Training includes information on department history, a K-9 demonstration, a review of typical police

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Family FROM PAGE 1 3 and a half months old. While this seems an innocuous indicator, hand preference is not normally displayed until an infant is 1 year old. The Sosinski’s took Reichen to Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare in St. Paul where tests confirmed he had a stroke in-utero. Doctors said the stroke occurred sometime in the late second of third trimester of Kiera’s pregnancy. “To us, it was shocking,” said Kiera Sosinski regarding her reaction, as well as Drew’s. “We didn’t even know kids could have strokes.” The stroke resulted in a weakness of the right side of Reichen’s body, which explained his left hand dominance. Kiera said the next few years were a blur of tests and genetic counseling. They were told they would likely never know the cause of Reichen’s stroke. ‘It must have just been a fluke,’ they heard more than once. The Sosinski’s wanted a second child, but were apprehensive that history might repeat itself. They were assured a second pregnancy should be safe. In fall 2010, Kiera became pregnant FAMILY: TO PAGE 16

Reichen Sosinski, 4, far left, and Audrey Sosinski, second from right, sit on Santa Claus’ lap at the Dec. 3 Breakfast with Santa event at the Rosemount Community Center. Reichen had a stroke while his mother, Kiera Sosinski, was pregnant with him more than four years ago. (Photo by Matthew Hankey – Sun Newspapers)

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& The new year is a good time for a fitness fresh start BY ROXI REJALI – CONTRIBUTING WRITER At 304 pounds, Dr. Christopher Balgobin faced a daunting weight-loss challenge. He lost 120 pounds over 10 months by cutting calories and exercising. “My goal was not to lose 120 pounds at the beginning,” he said. “I just wanted to lose 10 pounds a month. Once it started clicking in, I said, ‘Hey, I’m going to keep going with this and let’s see how far I can go.” Over the years, Balgobin saw many overweight children and adult patients at his family medicine practice at the Fairview Cedar Ridge Clinic in Apple Valley and Fairview Farmington Clinic. “I didn‘t feel like I had any credibility to tell a patient to lose weight when I needed to do it myself,” he said. Nowadays, Balgobin feels less hypocritical about advising patients to lose weight and he’s not shy about sharing his story with patients. Exercise has been the key to keeping weight off, replacing fat with muscle on his 215-pound frame. He works out up to six days a week, using elliptical and spinning machines and free weights and

recently taking up taekwando martial arts. “(Exercise) is an addiction,” said Balgobin, 36. “It becomes so ingrained in your life. You feel bad when you miss it.” Millions of Americans will begin 2012 with New Year’s resolutions to lose weight and exercise more. Holiday weight gain may be a good reason to begin a fitness plan. A recent study found that adults gain an average of 1.05 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. While that weight gain may seem insignificant, the 2000 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine concluded that study volunteers didn’t lose the extra weight during the rest of year. That means that the extra weight adds up and accumulates over the years. Exercise can help anyone lose weight and cut the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and certain cancers, according to the Mayo Clinic. Physical activity can also help lift depression, boost energy, reduce stress and promote better sleep. Weight loss is a big motivator to begin an exercise plan, said regional fitness

manager Sean Levesque of the Greater Twin Cities YMCA. Every January, the YMCA’s 22 locations can count on a surge of new memberships and usage by existing members. While most people start strong in January, many lose motivation a few months later, Levesque said. To prevent boredom, the Y offers a wide range of classes ranging from spin classes and step training to less-traditional offerings like yoga, line dancing and water aerobics. “That’s where it’s really important to change up your routine and constantly challenge your body in new and different ways,” he said. He recommends changing routines every two or three months, “to shock your body again and make it readapt and you’ll see results each time you do that.” While some people go to a gym for a workout, others have the gym come to them. Most clients at Warfield Health and Fitness live in the south metro area and sign up for in-home personal training, said owner Thomas Warfield. “As long as you have a space, we have a place that we can work out,” he said.

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Family FROM PAGE 12 again and the Sosinski’s were thrilled with the news. To be safe, Kiera was tested for Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (NAIT), a severe blood platelet deficiency in fetuses and newborns. Kiera was at work when she received the call. She was told that NAIT caused Reichen’s stroke. NAIT is caused by a mismatch between mother and babies platelet types. The mother’s body recognizes the fetus as “not self ” and forms antibodies against the baby’s blood platelets, destroying as many as possible, according to naitbabies.org. Without treatment during a pregnancy, an unborn child with NAIT will likely develop dangerously low platelet levels and start to hemorrhage as a result. This hemorrhaging is most common in the brain, spinal cord or abdomen. NAIT is estimated to occur in one in every 1,000 live births, though experts say this estimate is an understatement, according to naitbabies.org. “But the chance of having a stroke due to it is 20 percent of those,” said Kiera. Needless to say, NAIT is extremely rare. Reichen underwent treatment at a high-risk clinic at United Children’s Hospital. The Sosinski’s were told he was the first patient the clinic had ever treated with NAIT. Kiera said Reichen’s diagnosis was both promising and fearful. She and Drew now had an answer for what caused Reichen’s stroke, but they worried about their unborn child. It was highly possible their second child could have this same disorder. “It’s a diagnosis that affects everything,” said Kiera. “It was a very difficult time in our marriage. It was a very difficult time being parents.” Within a week, the Sosinski’s world had been rocked, but there was little time to reflect. Kiera immediately began undergoing treatment to protect their unborn child from developing NAIT. “On Monday we thought everything was great and by the following Monday, we were in the hospital doing treatments,” said Kiera. “But, it was all worth it.” The timing of Reichen’s NAIT diagnosis potentially saved his unborn sibling’s life. Kiera was more than 15 weeks pregnant when the Sosinski’s received Reichen’s diagnosis. “We were incredibly lucky,” Kiera

From left to right, Rosemount residents Reichen, Drew, Kiera and Audrey Sosinski pause for a photo this fall at Reichen’s daycare facility, the Intergenerational Learning Center in Eagan. Reichen had a stroke in-utero and the Sosinski’s did not know the cause of his stroke until late 2010. (Submitted photo)

said. “They start treatment at 16 risks. It was amazing.” Kiera received treatment of a drug called IVIG, a blood product administered through an IV that raised her blood platelet levels, as well as her unborn child’s. Kiera underwent an ultrasound weekly through her second pregnancy to ensure the unborn child wasn’t bleeding. This past June after 37 weeks of pregnancy, Kiera gave birth to Audrey, a healthy girl who shows no traces of having contracting NAIT. “If we had not discovered NAIT, there is a good chance that she would have either had a more severe stroke or it would have been fatal since the impacts are greater with the second pregnancy since the antibodies already exist,” Kiera said. For Reichen, if the location of his stroke had been in the front of his brain, he could have been severely cog-

nitively damaged. “It depends on where the stroke happens,” said Drew. “It was actually right above his left ear. Location is everything.” Kiera said that strokes during pregnancy are safer than those that occur outside the womb. If an adult had experienced Reichen’s stroke, they would likely be unable to speak, she said. Fetuses and newborns can overcome some of the brain traumas simply because of their brain composition. “If you’re ever going to have a stroke, the best time to have it is in utero,” Kiera said. “And, that just happens because of the brain mapping that happens at a young age.” Drew said he’s thankful Reichen’s NAIT diagnosis potentially prevented Audrey from getting the disease, but sometimes he wishes things could be different.

‘If we hadn’t been blessed with the doctor mentioning NAIT, our life would be very different right now. We’re very happy right now.’

“On the one hand, it was mild,” Drew said. “On the other hand, why couldn’t we have caught it for him, too? You vacillate back and forth. Sometimes you don’t feel so fortunate.” Currently, Reichen is attending daycare at the Intergenerational Learning Center in Eagan. Reichen still experiences tightness in his right calf, but he’s made incredible progress throughout all his treatments. He still has check-ins to make sure he’s progressing at an optimal rate, but not every week as in the past. Next year, he will begin Kindergarten, said Drew. “He’s followed by services through the school district,” Drew said “He’s a little behind on motor skills, but cognitively, he’s meeting all the same milestones as the other kids.” Kiera hopes her story will help other families who are searching for answers to why their child had low platelets at birth or had a stroke in-utero and are not aware of NAIT. “If we hadn’t been blessed with the doctor mentioning NAIT, our life would be very, very different right now,” Kiera said. “We’re very happy right now.” For more information, visit Kiera’s CMYK

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Dakota County musician reemerges nearly 30 years later Aims to lift spirits with ‘positive-thinking songs’ BY MICHAEL RICCI – SUN NEWSPAPERS It has been nearly 30 years since one Burnsville musician received attention for his musical performances. Since, he’s been quietly continuing his music, but his ultimate goal is far different from when it all began. Burnsville resident Ross McLeod appeared on the cover of the Burnsville Current in 1982 for his presence on the local music scene. And after years of raising a family and maintaining his musical interest, McLeod is back on the scene, this time performing “positive-thinking songs that lift the spirit” for audiences at assisted living facilities. He will be performing his Best of the ’30s and ’40s show at the Apple Valley Senior Center 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 14601 Hayes Road. According to McLeod, his Best of the ’30s and ’40s show will feature songs from some of the greats of all time, such as Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Tony Bennett, and others. It will also feature original songs by the vocalist and gui-

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tarist, which are designed to help others feel inspired through the positive messages in his music. “I’ve been doing this since 2005,” McLeod said, adding that he has been booking gigs that are close to home, for the time being. “Now what I am doing is growing my ’30s and ’40s show. I’m booked through December 2012.” Since 2005 McLeod has been entertaining the residents of many assisted living and adult care facilities, usually on his own with guitar and voice only, but his long-term goal is to get into some larger venues to play his brand of inspirationally-themed music, which has been heavily influenced by his father-in-law, John Maddock. “John always nurtured me and encouraged me,” McLeod said. “He really left a mark on people. He went to Heaven a few years ago and asked me to carry on his work.” McLeod started his music career at the age of 6, but it really became more than a hobby as he aged into his early 20s and

began playing venues in the Twin Cities as a member of the RockaDots. It was with this band that McLeod, then 24 years old, entered into a contract with Variety International, a booking agency that represented such bands as Molly Hatchet, The Guess Who, and Doug Maynard. But all of this changed soon after meeting a woman who would later become his wife. “I met my wife, Elizabeth,” McLeod said. “She and her family took me in. I got a day job, and I raised a family. God gave me Elizabeth and He gave me a family.” McLeod may have left the rock music scene behind him, but this didn’t mean he stopped his work entirely as he and Grammy-nominated songwriter Maddock did some work on various projects – all with the same uplifting theme. Their mutual interest and labor was fruitful, as the two men “repackaged” much of Maddock’s material and produced four CDs between 1985 and 2008. “We just hit it off,” McLeod said. “We just started working on his stuff. It was all

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positive thinking [themes] set to music.” McLeod added that he played all the drums, guitar, and bass for such releases as “We Need to Read,” “School is Cool,” and “Santa Loves Sally.” McLeod also sang on “Diamonds in the Rough.” A school supply company distributed all of their educational CD releases to schools and parent groups. Because the 1975 Burnsville High School graduate is now – as he referred to it – a pensioner, he has a little more time to pursue his musical interest of spreading hope and inspiration by way of music. And the audiences so far have been grateful for his shows. “He had our residents along with everyone tapping their toes and really singing songs that were near and dear to many young and old alike,” said Darla Faulk of Seasons at Apple Valley. “He was like a breath of fresh air and just so much fun.” “He is an excellent guitar player,” said Nicole Gorman of Carefree Living, which has locations in Burnsville, Minnetonka, St. Cloud, and Brainerd. “His performance on positive thinking really uplifted the residents.” “He has a good sense of humor and goes out of his way to encourage others with his music,” said Greg Painter of Highview Hills in Lakeville. “He definitely has a gift for making others happy and is a very skilled musician.” Though he wishes to expand the number of locations he performs, as well as the size of each venue, McLeod said he absolutely loves performing for elderly persons. “They are warm and genuine,” McLeod said. “And they remember a time when live music was the thing to do.” Before McLeod can reach another level of venues, however, he needs something that presently he does not have, a sponsor. To acquire one, the musician has some legwork ahead of him. “I would like to bring a band in. Most of these shows I’m doing by myself,” he said. “I’m going to show someone that what I am doing has value, and I’m going to ask them for help. I am working with what I have, but I have plans for doing something bigger.” McLeod made a DVD that he would like to present to officials with PBS, “and show them the value of my father-in-law’s material,” he said. “It has a lot of value, but it needs a little money behind it.” McLeod is also a member of three bands not associated with Maddock’s material: the Radio Drive Dance Band, the Valley Troubadours, and the Plymouth Station Dance Band, which will be performing Saturday, Jan. 14, at Arizona’s Restaurant and Lounge 1244 Canterbury Road, in Shakopee.

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EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY – JAN. 6 THROUGH JAN. 12 FRIDAY

SATURDAY

6 Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe Where: Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, Lebanon Hills Regional Park, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan When: 5-9 p.m. Price: No registration fee, equipment rental rates apply Information: 651437-3191 Forever Wild Family Friday: Sledding Party Where: Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, Lebanon Hills Regional Park, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan When: 7-8:30 p.m. Price: Free, registration required Information: 651437-3191

7 Dueling Piano Trio Where: Bogart’s Place, 14917 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley When: 8:30 p.m. Price: $5 Information: 952432-1515 Beginner CrossCountry Ski Lesson Where: Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, Lebanon Hills Regional Park, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan When: 2-4 p.m. Price: $25/person, registration required Information: 651437-3191

SUNDAY

MONDAY

8 Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Bowling Event (for Veterans) Where: Apple Place Bowl, 14917 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley When: 12-4 p.m. Price: $5 Information: 952895-4400 Parent Child Cross-Country Skiing Where: Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, Lebanon Hills Regional Park, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan When: 2-4 p.m. Price: $15/person, registration required Information: 651437-3191

TUESDAY

9 Teen Writers Group Where: Dakota County Library, Wescott, 1340 Wescott Rd., Eagan When: 4-5:30 p.m. Price: Free Information: 651450-2900 Computer Basics Where: Dakota County Library, Burnhaven, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville When: 2-4 p.m. Price: Free, registration required Information: 952891-0300

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Playing with Letters Where: Dakota County Library, Heritage, 20085 Heritage Dr., Lakeville When: 1:30-2:15 p.m. Price: Free, registration required Information: 952891-0360

Lakeville Liquors Wine Academy: Can You Pass the Smell Test? Where: Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville When: 7 p.m. Price: $20 per person Information: 952895-4640

Storytime for Babies Where: Dakota County Library, Burnhaven, 1101 W County Road 42, Burnsville When: 10:15-11 a.m. Price: Free Information: 952891-0300

Family History on the Internet Where: Dakota County Library, Robert Trail, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount When: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Price: Free, registration required Information: 651480-1200

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Frame Ups with Art Start Where: Dakota County Library, Wescott, 1340 Wescott Rd., Eagan When: 4-6 p.m. Price: Free, registration required Information: 651450-2900 Interviewing Skills Where: Dakota County Library, Galaxie, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley When: 2-3:30 p.m. Price: Free, registration required Information: 952891-7045

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“Shining the Light . . .”

Lutheran Church ofthe Ascension Sunday Worship: 9:00 Christian Education: 10:30 Pastor Don Mulfinger 1801 East Cliff Road, Burnsville 1 block west of Highway13 on Cliff Road

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LEGAL NOTICES Foreclosure Notice (Official Publication) THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 05/05/2003 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $212,000.00 MORTGAGORS: Corey P. Smith and Tanya K. Smith MORTGAGEE: U.S. Bank National Association ND DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 07/02/2003, as Document Number 2072778, in the Office of the County Recorder, Dakota County, Minnesota. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 1, Block 4, Diamond Path Addition, Dakota County, Minnesota. STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 14702 Dunbar Court, Apple Valley, MN 55124 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Dakota TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 01-20500-04-010 LENDER/RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: U.S. Bank National Association ND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association ND TRANSACTION AGENT: None THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $215,469.59 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all preforeclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 01/20/2012 at 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, 1580 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursement allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale.

AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: 12/08/2011 U.S. Bank National Association ND, Mortgagee Dunakey & Klatt, P.C., By Brian Sayer Attorney for Mortgagee, 531 Commercial Street, P.O. Box 2363, Waterloo, IA 50701.

MORTGAGOR: Robert F. Phenix MORTGAGEE: U.S. Bank National Association ND DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 12/09/2004, as Document Number 2274319, in the Office of the County Recorder, Dakota County, Minnesota LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The West 100.1 feet of the East 203.1 feet of Lot 10, Except the South 28 feet thereof, Auditor’s Subdivision No. 38, Dakota County, Minnesota

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 3285 Highway 55, Eagan, MN 55121

(Dec. 8,15,22,29, 2011, Jan. 5,12, 2012) C2-SmithForeclosure

TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 10-03800-10-020

Public Notice (Official Publication) CITATION/PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: SEAN PATRICK MOFFETT AND TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, RESPONDENT(S), GREETINGS: YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear and answer before the District County Court At Law #4 Of Hidalgo County, Texas at the Courthouse of said County in Edinburg, Texas, at or before 10:00 o’clock a.m. of the Monday next after the expiration of 20 days from the date of service of this citation, then and there to answer the petition of ELSA AMELIA CANTU, Petitioner, filed in said Court on the 2nd day of DECEMBER, 2011 against SEAN PATRICK MOFFETT. Respondent(s), and said suit being number F-4510-04-4 on the docket of said Court, and entitled SECOND AMENDED PETITION TO TERMINATE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP. Petitioner prays that citation and notice issue as required by law and that the court enters its orders in accordance with the allegations contained in this petition. Petitioner prays for general relief. Said child(ren) was/were born on/in: LIAM CANTU MOFFETT, MALE, AUGUST 11, 2004 The Court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree which will be binding on you. Said petition was filed in said court by Attorney: MIGUEL “MIKE” LOPEZ, JR., 2007 E. GRIFFIN PARKWAY, MISSION, TEXAS 78572. ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and the seal of said Court at Edinburg, Texas, this 2nd day of December, 2011. Laura Hinojosa, Clerk, District Court Hidalgo County, Texas

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on 07/20/2012.

/s/ Ernesto Cano By: Ernesto Cano, Deputy District Clerk

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None

(Official Publication) THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING,

MORTGAGE: $165,600.00

(Dec. 15,22,29, 2011, Jan. 5, 2012) C2-MoffettCitation

Foreclosure Notice

DATE OF MORTGAGE: 11/02/2004 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Dakota LENDER/RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: U.S. Bank National Association ND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association ND TRANSACTION AGENT: None THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $162,265.53 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all preforeclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 01/27/2012 at 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, 1580 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursement allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on 07/27/2012. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: 12/15/2011 U.S. Bank National Association ND, Mortgagee Dunakey & Klatt, P.C., By Brian Sayer Attorney for Mortgagee, 531 Commercial Street, P.O. Box 2363, Waterloo, IA 50701.

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name: Mark Steege, 2600 Eagan Woods Drive, Suite 455, Eagan, MN 55121

Unit # 454B Bradford Vanhaveren sports equip., bicycles, luggage, furniture boxes of unknown content # 4678196

(Dec. 15,22,29, 2011, Jan. 5,12,19, 2012) C2-PhenixForeclosure

This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed name number 892161-2 originally filed on 5/4/2004

Unit # 504A Mark Sandberg furniture, luggage, boxes of unknown content # 4678197

Public Notice of Auction (Official Publication) The contents of the following storage units will be sold to the public using sealed bids. Sale and viewing will be held at 11:00 AM, on 01/25/12 at the U-Haul Center of Apple Valley, 6895 151st Street W, Apple Valley MN, 55124. Unit number 1125 leased by Stephen Vittum Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due: $1699.40 Unit number 1316 leased by Adam Colon Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due: $189.90 Unit number 1604 leased by Kari Wiles Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due: $604.80 Unit number 1826 leased by Cristina Whitcomb Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due: $529.70 Unit number 2016 leased by Janet Kaul Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due: $259.80 Unit number 2027 leased by Janet Kaul Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due: $579.80 Unit number 2117 leased by Janet Kaul Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due: $579.80 Unit number 2429 leased by Tracy Carey Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due: $1304.50 Unit number 2527 leased by Bruce Denhoed Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due: $389.90 Unit number 2720 leased by Jeannetta Dickens Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due: $249.90 (Jan. 5 & 12, 2012) C2-UHaulJan25Sale

Certificate of Assumed Name (Official Publication) MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE AMENDMENT TO 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. The exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Sage Beacon Partners The address of the principal place of business: 2600 Eagan Woods Drive, Suite 455, Eagan, MN 55121 The name and complete street address

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. FILED: December 16, 2011 /s/ Mark Steege, owner (Jan. 5 & 12, 2012) C2-SageBeaconPartners

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: Sage Beacon Wealth Management Principal Place of Business: 2600 Eagan Woods Drive, Suite 455, Eagan, MN 55121 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: Robert J. Darragh CFP LLC, 2600 Eagan Woods Drive, Suite 455, Eagan, MN 55121 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. FILED: December 16, 2011 /s/ Robert J. Darragh, owner (Jan. 5 & 12, 2012) C2-SageBeaconWealthManagement

Public Notice of Auction (Official Publication) NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on February 17, 2012 at 11:00AM at Acorn Mini Storage, 2935 Lexington Ave. S., city of Eagan, county of Dakota, state of Minnesota, the undersigned Acorn Mini Storage will sell at Public Sale by competitive bidding the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned by:

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Comebacks, surprises, dominant performances – 2011 had it all BY MIKE SHAUGHNESSY SUN NEWSPAPERS One of the most dominant high school teams in any sport performs almost in your back yard. So, too, does Minnesota’s most sought-after basketball prospect in years. And the parade of athletic excellence doesn’t stop there. Today, we look back at people and events that shaped sports in the Sun-Current coverage area in 2011.

Apple Valley, Rosemount boys basketball teams win in St. Cloud

Best in the nation Let’s face it: There aren’t many high school sports in which a Minnesota team can claim to be the nation’s best. One notable exception is wrestling, where Apple Valley earned the “mythical” national championship for the second consecutive year. In 2009-10, the Eagles were designated national co-champions. In 201011, they held the title alone as they topped the InterMat and Amateur Wrestling News national rankings. They won the Clash Duals in Rochester, beating each of their six opponents by at least 18 points. The Eagles also topped a strong national field at the Cheesehead Invitational in Wisconsin and won the Minnesota Christmas Tournament. Nobody could match up with Apple Valley at the state Class 3A tournament as the Eagles won their sixth consecutive championship and 19th overall. Eagles senior Destin McCauley became the fourth wrestler in state history to win five individual titles, and along the way broke state records for career victories and falls. In all, seven Apple Valley wrestlers won individual state titles. Dakota Trom and Brandon Kingsley each won their third. Mark Hall became the third seventh-grader in state history to win an individual champi-

Irish fall to Lakeville North in Schmitz Classic girls hockey final BY MIKE SHAUGHNESSY – SUN NEWSPAPERS

Apple Valley’s Destin McCauley has his hand raised for the final time as a high school wrestler after defeating Rosemount’s Adam Jackson in the Class 3A championship match at 152 pounds. McCauley tied a state record with his fifth individual championship, and he set state career records for victories and falls. (Photo by Mike Shaughnessy – Sun Newspapers) onship (the other two, including McCauley, also were from Apple Valley).

Comeback for the ages Another Burnsville baseball season appeared headed for a disappointing end at Target Field. The Blaze’s potent lineup had been shut down in the state Class 3A title game, and

Burnsville was staring at a 5-0 deficit in the bottom of the seventh inning. The gloom in the Burnsville dugout seemed to perfectly match the clouds and drizzle that night. “I’ll admit it. In the seventh inning, I started to have doubts,” senior catcher Justin Threlkeld said. YEAR IN REVIEW: TO NEXT PAGE

Lakeville North’s girls hockey team won the Louis Schmitz Holiday Classic championship game Dec. 29, but the groundwork for the victory was set a couple of days earlier. The Panthers trudged into their locker room between the second and third periods of a first-round game against Park of Cottage Grove. They were outshooting Park but the game was still scoreless. They knew they were going to hear it from their coaches. “It was really intense,” sophomore forward Alexis Joyce said. “You feel like a dog with its tail between its legs. But we knew [the coaches] were right. We were too selfish, and they said if it didn’t change some of us would be sitting on the bench.” Lakeville North went on to win that game 1-0, then beat Eastview 5-2 in the semifinals and Rosemount 2-0 in the championship game at Schmitz-Maki Arena in Farmington. Rosemount (5-8-2 overall) defeated Sartell/Sauk Rapids 2-0 and Apple Valley 2-1 in earlier rounds of a tournament where South Suburban Conference teams took the top four places. Lakeville North (9-3-1 overall) led the South Suburban at 6-1-1 going into this week’s action. Eagan and Lakeville South, both 5-1-1 in the league, were tied for secROUNDUP: TO PAGE 23

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FROM PREVIOUS PAGE “But this is the most resilient team I’ve ever been on. We’re not quitters.” Then suddenly it all changed. Burnsville scored six runs on five hits in the bottom of the seventh. Junior designated hitter Bo Hellquist, making his second trip to the plate in the inning, hit a two-run single just inside the first-base line to complete the comeback. After losing to Eden Prairie in the 2010 Class 3A championship game, the Blaze had its first title. And with players such as Hellquist and University of Minnesota recruits Matt Stemper and Dan Motl back this spring, Burnsville might be tough to dislodge from the top spot.

Apple Valley sophomore Tyus Jones has already seen a lot of the Northern Hemisphere for someone who won’t turn 16 until spring. In addition to playing a national AAU basketball schedule with his Howard Pulley Panthers team, the sophomore point guard tried out for and made the U.S. National Men’s Developmental Team. He then went with the team to Mexico, where it won the International Basketball Federation Americas Under16 tournament. Apple Valley boys head coach Zach Goring said the Eagles had Jones for only one game of their summer league and tournament schedule. That hasn’t bothered Jones, who is averaging about 30 points a game for the Eagles while college coaching luminaries such as Michigan State’s Tom Izzo watch from the stands.

Soccer standouts Eastview’s boys and Burnsville’s girls each were one victory from becoming state soccer champions. The Lightning’s run to the state tournament had a now-or-never feel to it because the team had 10 players that were not expected back – six seniors and four underclassmen who planned to give up their remaining high school eligibility to train with a club program. Eastview went undefeated in its first 20 games before being tripped up by Eden Prairie 3-1 in the Class AA championship game at the Metrodome. Before 2011, there were three things the Lightning had never done – win its conference, go to the state tournament and beat crosstown rival Apple Valley. Eastview scratched all three off the list this fall. Junior forward Mathew Gweh, who scored 28 goals, was named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America’s All-America team. He was the only Minnesotan to receive the honor. Burnsville was thought to be a year away from contending for the girls championship, but the Blaze arrived ahead of schedule. The team reached the Class AA title game before losing to Wayzata 2-1 after a penalty-kick shootout that reached the sudden-death stage before the Trojans prevailed. Blaze forward Alyssa Blahnik, one of the state’s leading scorers with 34 goals, was a sophomore, as were starters Abby Soderholm and Hannah Keirstead. So, Burnsville might still be a team of the future.

The meaning of team Rosemount has built one of the state’s best boys track and field programs over the last several years. The Irish won the Minnesota State High School League’s Class AA championship in 2008. Last

Comings and goings Burnsville baseball players race from their dugout to celebrate after Bo Hellquist’s two-run single in the bottom of the seventh gave them the state Class 3A championship. (Photo by Mike Shaughnessy – Sun Newspapers) May, they won the state’s other major team championship – the True Team title – for the second time in three years. Andrew Hausmann, now studying and playing football at Harvard University, finished in the top seven in four events at the Class 3A True Team finals, including a victory in the 200meter dash. Shane McCallum, Nathan Rock and Calvin Lehn finished fourth through sixth in the 3,200 meters, pushing Rosemount past Eden Prairie in the team standings.

Eagles can fly Apple Valley completed an unusual double at the state high school track and field meet, winning the boys and girls 4x100-meter relay races. In each case, the relay had to replace an injured runner. Apple Valley’s girls set a state record of 47.53 seconds at the Section 3AA meet, but later in that competition Chanel Miller injured an ankle while running the 300 hurdles. Jordan Sammons filled in for Miller and teamed with Megan Maki, Jaryn Pipkins and Taylor Browning to win the state final in 48.10. The boys relay had even less time to make its adjustments. Herschel Brazell pulled up limping in the state 100 dash final after injuring his calf. He had been the anchor runner on the 4x100 relay. Quinn Hooks moved from the first leg to the anchor leg and Jalen Stewart

moved into the relay. They teamed with Jordan Crockett and Steven Wilson to win in 42.56. “We had to win it for Herschel,” Crockett said.

All-around excellence Frank Veldman, the most versatile male athlete Eastview High School has ever produced, won three silver medals in jumping events at the state Class AA boys track and field meet. That gave him nine state medals in track for his career. He also was a standout in basketball, leading the Lightning to the South Suburban Conference title last season. But his future is in football. Veldman signed with North Dakota State, which is playing for the NCAA Division I championship this week.

Battle for state South Suburban Conference boys hockey rivals Eagan and Apple Valley battled for the Section 3AA championship in March at the State Fair Coliseum. Kyle Bonstrom scored the game’s only goal at 5:39 of the third period and goalie Tommy Bodeker stopped all 18 shots he faced as the Wildcats won 1-0. Eagan went on to finish third in the state tournament, defeating Edina 5-3 in its final game. With returnees such as Michael Zajac, Will Merchant and Eli May, the

Several coaching positions in the area changed hands in 2011. Paul Goetz, who had been head coach of the Eastview girls basketball team since the school opened, stepped down in large part so he could watch his son play basketball at Rosemount. Goetz remains in the Lightning program as an assistant coach, while Melissa Guebert took over as head coach. Kathy Gillen-Melville, architect of the Eagan volleyball program, returned as head coach after three years away from the bench and led the Wildcats to a share of the south Suburban Conference championship. Burnsville head football coach Mark Riggs stepped down and was replaced by longtime Eastview assistant Tyler Krebs. One of Krebs’ first moves was to ask Riggs to remain with the program as an assistant coach, and Riggs agreed. Tracy Cassano led Rosemount to the 2011 state girls hockey tournament but then had her teaching position eliminated because of budget constraints. She is now head coach of the Chaska/Chanhassen girls team while Josh Hoekstra became the Irish’s coach. And one coaching move remains unexplained. Kurt Virgin, head boys basketball coach at Eagan since the school opened in 1989, was removed from that position shortly before the 2011-12 season began. School District 196 has said only that Virgin is on paid administrative leave while a complaint made against him is investigated. Mike Sullivan was named the Wildcats’ interim head coach.

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Roundup FROM PAGE 21 ond. “We’ve have some kids sick, nicked up, and we had a few who couldn’t play in the tournament,” North coach Buck Kochevar said. “So, the kids who were playing got a lot of ice time. I’m sure by the third game in three days they were a little tired, but they worked hard. They had to work hard to win this tournament.” Sophomore forward Christi Vetter, who was named the tournament MVP, scored both of North’s goals in the championship game in the first period. One was on the power play and the other came while the Panthers were killing a penalty. Rosemount had only 17 shots on goal against North’s Dani Dexter but did get some opportunities to get back in the game. Late in the second period senior forward Taylor Sampson had a shot at an open net that hit the crossbar and stayed out. Rosemount beat Apple Valley 2-1 in the semifinals Dec. 28, with ninth-grader Shaniah Anderson scoring the game-winner at 5:34 of the third period. Lakeville North defeated Eastview 5-2 in the other semifinal. Joyce scored twice and ninth-grader Taylor Flaherty had a

goal and two assists. North’s play in the Farmington tournament kept the Panthers on pace toward their ultimate goal, Joyce said. “We’re hoping we can go to state this year,” she said. “We know Lakeville South is still out there. The first time we played them, they tied us with 14 seconds left. “But we’d like to get to state and do pretty well because we were there a couple of years ago and didn’t do well.”

Eagles, Irish impress Apple Valley and Rosemount won their divisions at the Breakdown Granite City Classic boys basketball tournament in St. Cloud. Sophomore guard Tyus Jones had 39 points, eight assists and seven steals as Apple Valley routed Rocori 100-74 on Dec. 29 in the championship game of the Quarry Division. Rosemount 6-foot-8 senior center Matt Nelson had 23 points and 10 rebounds as the Irish defeated St. Cloud Tech 67-46 in the Diamond Division championship game. Organizers brought 12 teams to St. Cloud, separating them into three fourteam brackets for a two-day tournament. Apple Valley (7-1) shot 59 percent against Rocori and had a 56-27 halftime lead. Dustin Fronk added 19 points and Harry Sonie scored 14 for the Eagles.

Rosemount’s victory over St. Cloud Tech was its sixth in a row after the Irish dropped their first two games of the season. In addition to Nelson’s big game, the Irish got 13 points and eight rebounds from 6-5 forward Brandon Forcier. Garrett Goetz scored nine points and Jordan Tumilson and Cole Northwick had eight each for the Irish.

Wildcats win Premier Eagan came back to beat Woodbury 3-2 in the championship game of the South St. Paul Premier Tournament on Dec. 28. The Wildcats outshot Woodbury 46-15 but found themselves trailing 2-0 late in the second period before Derick Kuchera and Nick Kuchera scored 1 minute, 37 seconds apart. Michael Zajac scored the game-winner at 1:03 of the third period. Eagan (8-1 overall) defeated Hopkins 71 and Anoka 8-1 in the first two rounds of the tournament.

Fasching commits to ‘U’ Former Apple Valley High School hockey player Hudson Fasching announced on his Twitter account Dec. 26 that he had verbally committed to the University of Minnesota. Fasching, a high school junior, is playing with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor,

Rosemount’s Kendra Goodrich (21) comes away with the puck in the Louis Schmitz Holiday Classic championship game against Lakeville North on Dec. 29. Lakeville North won 2-0. (Photo by Mike Shaughnessy – Sun Newspapers) Mich. He has 11 points (five goals, six assists) in 22 games for the NTDP Under17 squad. He likely would join the Gophers for the 2013-14 season. One of Fasching’s teammates at Minnesota could be former Apple Valley player A.J. Michaelson, who passed on his final season of high school eligibility to play for the Waterloo (Iowa) Black Hawks of the United States Hockey League. Michaelson committed to Minnesota last spring. Fasching and Michaelson played for Apple Valley teams that reached the state

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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

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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.

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How To Score A Deal: Buy A Car In January

any people believe that the end of the year is the best time to buy a car. Car dealers are trying to meet year-end quotas and get rid of leftover inventory to make room for newer models. While this is sometimes true, one local car dealer is vowing to buck the trend.

“Everybody thinks the best time to buy a car is at the end of the year so that makes January a notoriously slow month for me. That’s a huge problem for me. What happens in January sets the pace and tone for the rest of the year and I want a big kick-off for the New Year to create momentum for the coming months,” explains Jonathan Dworsky, owner of Park Chrysler Jeep. Dworsky isn’t going to let buying trends dictate the success of his business or how he starts the year. Dworsky is going to do whatever it takes to break the trend and start 2012 off with a bang. So he’s created an innovative plan for Burnsville and surrounding area residents to save big at the beginning of the year and not have to until the end of the year to drive the nicer, newer car they really want. “If you didn’t get a nicer, newer car for the holidays and don’t want to wait a whole year to get a great deal, I have good news”, says Dworksy. “I’ve created my Big Kick-Off Bonus Event, making January one of the best times of the year to buy a car. To get the big kick-off I’m looking for we need to sell 150 cars this month and we’re pulling out ALL the stops to make it happen.”

Kick Off The New Year In A Nicer, Newer Car During the Big Kick-Off Bonus Event, Park Chrysler Jeep will pay a minimum of $4,397 for your old car regardless of what it’s actually worth. It doesn’t matter how old your car is, or what kind of condition it’s in or who may miles are on it. During this special sale Park Chrysler Jeep will take your car in on trade and give you a MINIMUM of $4,397. No matter what your car is worth you will get a minimum of $4,397.00 and higher quality cars can be worth much, much more. “This month, we’re not discriminating against ugly, rusted or busted vehicles. As I said, we’re pulling out all the stops to make January an amazing time to buy a car, so we’ll take any car you’ve got and we’ll give you a minimum of $4,397 for it. Age doesn’t matter. Condition doesn’t matter. Mileage Doesn’t matter. Whatever you’re driving, I want. I just need to create momentum for my staff,” raves Dworsky.

Score Big Even A Low Credit Score In addition to the $4,397.00 for any trade, Park Chrysler Jeep management have promised that credit scores will not be the only factor considered when making a decision on who drives away in a nicer, new car this month.

Every customer will be offered a trade-in bonus regardless of past credit history. And if you do choose to buy a nicer, newer vehicle this month, your past credit problems don’t have to stand in your way. “With My For the People® Credit Approval Process we’ll match you with the lender most likely to approve you today. Like a good quarterback we know who to call in and what plays to run for every credit scenario. My guys are Super Bowl caliber players when it comes to matching customers and lenders together,” explained Dworsky.

Why You Win When asked why he would be willing to make such a valuable offer and pay a minimum of $4,397, even for cars that re worth nothing. Dworsky responded, “Momentum. I want to start the year off with a winning streak. It always helps everybody get in a positive frame of mind and that’s important in a business like mine.” “Plus, I believe everyone deserves to drive a nicer, newer car and no one should drive an unreliable car or a car they hate. Who comes out ahead? The customer comes out ahead, and that’s how it should be.”

Some important facts you should know: • It’s completely free to have your personal situation evaluated by the experts at Park Chrysler Jeep and to take advantage of the Big Kick-Off Bonus Event. • Your car will be worth a minimum of $4,397 regardless of age, mileage or condition. • Some vehicles with higher trade values may command much more • Looking’s always free. There’s absolutely no obligation to buy a car when you visit Park Chrysler Jeep. • Because Jonathan Dworsky is a Dealer For The People® there will never be any high-pressure tactics involved. • This offer is good until close of business on January 31st. Or after Park Chrysler Jeep has sold 150 cars. “There are no games here. I believe everyone deserves to drive a nicer, newer car and never be stuck in a car they hate. So come on in, and take advantage of my Big Kick-Off Bonus Event... and get one of the best values of the entire year, even if you’ve had credit problems in the past.” To take advantage of this special offer, visit Park Chrysler Jeep at 1408 W. Hwy 13, Burnsville, MN or call 1-800-513-3470 to schedule an appointment to kick off the new year in a nicer, newer car.

* See dealer for details. Requires bank approval and vehicle purchase at listed price. Not at Park Value Price. On select models. Offers do not combine. Net of all rebates.

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