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Remembering the fallen Eagan, Apple Valley soldiers inspire events

each of these soldiers have created ways to remember them, and share their lives with the public at large.

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Apple Valley High School Senior Jordan Jenkins conducts the wind ensemble at a rehearsal Tuesday, May 3. The ensemble will be performing Jordan’s original piece, “Anthem,” at a concert Wednesday, May 25. (Photo by Jennie Olson • Sun Newspapers)

Apple Valley student premieres original instrumental composition BY JENNIE OLSON SUN NEWSPAPERS Not many high school seniors can say they have composed and published a four-minute-long instrumental piece. Apple Valley High School student Jordan Jenkins managed to do

this while graduating in the academic top 10 of his class at the high school. Jordan’s “Anthem” will be premiered at a concert in the Apple Valley High School Theater 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 25. Jordan, who showed an interest in composition at an early age and

has been involved with music since he was in kindergarten, began arranging tunes for instrumentalist and jazz ensembles at the high school. The jazz ensemble performed one of his arrangements when he was only a freshman. Instrumental Music

Teacher Corey Desens came up with the idea for Jordan to compose a wind ensemble piece in a mentorship program and conduct it his senior year. The high school’s wind ensemble is an auditioned band for students

When a soldier falls on the field of battle, many things follow: the knock on the door that any parent dreads, the folded flag at the funeral, and afterwards, the dreadful silence that marks a part of life forever missing. According to the U.S. Central Command, 5,994 U.S. soldiers have been killed in Iraq and Afghanistan since both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom started. Some of these soldiers came from Minnesota, including Marine Lance Corporal Daniel Olson of Eagan, Army Corporal Conor Masterson of Woodbury and Army 1st Lt. Christopher Goeke of Apple Valley. Following their deaths, parents of

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Local dancers perform original ‘Wizard of Oz’ ballet BY JENNIE OLSON • SUN NEWSPAPERS Apple Valley resident Emily Short has been a ballerina for as long as she can remember. She always practiced walking on her toes as a child, and her parents finally agreed to put her into ballet classes to see how she would do. “I fell in love with the movement and quality and the strength you need to do it,” Emily said of the classical dance form. “I just love it.” Now after dancing for 11 years, she has landed the role of Dorothy in Wizard of Oz – The Ballet, a Twin Cities Ballet production in collaboration with Ballet Royale Minnesota and Envision Academy of the Arts. The production opens May 18 at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. “It’s such a fun production and I’ve never seen it as a ballet before, so I thought it would be interesting,” Emily said. “I was excited to see what they were going to do with it. I think it’s fun for all ages because we have some funny parts in it that the kids would love, and we have real dancing and some really

talented people.” Artistic Director and Owner of Ballet Royale Dance Academy Denise Vogt wrote the adapted ballet several years ago. “It’s based on the original story, the movie, but it has a twist,” Vogt said, adding that she pulled elements from the Oz books, the movie, and her own imagination. “We have a Scarecrow, we have a Tin Man, we have a Cowardly Lion, we go to the Emerald City, and there’s a Wicked Witch, but there’s also a bluebird and a few additional characters.” The music is all classical and has been compiled by various composers. Denise’s husband and Ballet Royale Assistant Artistic Director Rick Vogt said the intention behind that was to avoid having singing or talking in the ballet and because the ballet requires much more music than the movie provides. “I think that’s why it’s not used as a ballet more often, because there is no Wizard of Oz music that you can find without singing,” Denise said, adding BALLET: TO PAGE 11

Rehearsing at Ballet Royale Minnesota are, back row from left, Izzy Bouvet, Nicole Brown, Kelsey Homan, Summer Rajavuori, and, front row from left, Melanie Palmer, Laurel Thompson and Tijen Peterson. (Photo by Jennie Olson • Sun Newspapers)

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COMMUNITY NEWS Poets in the Park The 8th annual Poets in the Park brings a growing urban art form – spoken word or “slam poetry” – Caponi Art Park’s Theater in the Woods. Poets in the Park features a teen spoken word competition and special performances by the New Heist breakdance crew, and spoken word artists Cynthia French

(national slam champion) and Thadra Sheridan. The event will take place 2 p.m. Sunday, May 15, and is free and open to all ages. Teens ages 13-19 are invited to perform and compete for prizes and can register 1:30-2 p.m. at the event. In the event of rain, the poetry slam will meet at the Eagan Community Center. Visit caponiartpark.org for more details.

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Eagan student nets fish art award BY JEFF BARTHEL • SUN NEWSPAPERS Eagan High School senior Jordan Pesik enjoys biology. He hopes to one day have a career in the field of nature and science. An aspiration rooted at a young age. “Ever since he was a small boy he’s had a passion and affinity for nature and the delicacy of it,” said Joe Pesik, Jordan’s father. Mom concurs, tying in a favorite hobby of his as well. “Jordan’s always had a love of nature,” said Lori Pesik, Jordan’s mother. “The first time he went fishing he was four. He’s always had a love for fishing and for fish in general.” Combine this with Jordan’s talent for drawing, and it’s no surprise that he recently was announced as the winner of the 2011 State-Fish Art Contest for students grades 10-12 in Minnesota. The 18year-old, who runs also track, will have fond memories of the day he was notified via e-mail. “I ran a pretty good race and was already feeling pretty good,” said Jordan, who had a meet earlier that day. “Then I came home, found out that I won and became even happier.” The rules for the contest stipulate that the contestant’s artwork must be created in the likeness of a state fish. Minnesota’s fish is the walleye, but Jordan chose to draw a bluegill, Illinois’ state fish. “I chose it because I didn’t think many people would draw a bluegill sunfish,” Jordan said, having noticed there were few bluegill among the winning artwork from last year’s contest - which is posted on the State-Fish Art website. “I felt it was an under-appreciated

fish,” Jordan said. His drawing depicts the bluegill swimming in its natural habitat, weaving among the weeds near the bottom of a lake floor. The fish is complete with all of its features: its thin body, olive green complexion, pointed pectoral fins, vertical bars aligned across its body, yellow underbelly and its distinguishing blue streaks along its lower mouth and cheek, where its gills are located. Detailing the fish’s beauty comes natural to Jordan, as his father can attest to. “He has an interest in the great detail of nature,” Joe Pesik said. “He has a keen eye for the fine detail of fish. From the details of its eyes to the color patterns on their sides and how they transition from top to bottom; the features of the fish from an artistic standpoint. With some of the different angles and the way he depicts them…He amazes me, he’s quite talented with that.” While Jordan Pesik enjoys both art and fishing, he said if he had to pick one or the other he would choose fishing. He simply has a pure appreciation for nature. “I like fishing [more], but I like art as well,” Jordan Pesik said. “Especially drawing nature, because there’s so much beauty that can be seen in nature, much of which people often overlook.” The youth not only has a passion for nature, he does something about it. His family adopted North Lake, in Eagan, through the Adopt-A-River program, a volunteer program offered through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “All three of my boys and I are involved with [Adopt-A-Lake],” Joe Pesik FISH: TO NEXT PAGE

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items like car tires, mattresses and refrigerators. “People are impulsive,” Jordan Pesik said. “They leave their litter around and I think people actually dump their garbage into the lake. I was actually out fishing one day and caught a bag of fertilizer.” For his winning artwork in State-Fish Art Contest artwork for Minnesota, Jordan Pesik has also been invited to attend the national State-Fish Art Expo in Athens, Texas on June 24-25. The Pesiks already have a trip to the Boundary Waters planned for that weekend. Jordan said that while he’d like to attend the Expo, he looks forward to the trip, which will be with his dad, brothers and cousins. His artwork also makes him eligible for five national awards, and his absence will not deter his eligibility for the national awards. A certificate and first-place medallion for winning the state contest will be sent to Jordan following the June event. Jordan’s plans are to graduate from Eagan this spring and attend St. Olaf College in the fall. He hopes to study biology there and examine nature and the environment. In the meantime, Jordan will continue to enjoy his final days of high school, his fishing trips with the family and witnessing nature’s beauty around whichever corner he turns.

FROM PREVIOUS PAGE said. “We’ve fished this lake for numerous years and have really enjoyed fishing on it. Over the years, it’s gotten increased exposure and use, and subsequently there’s been a lot more littering around the shoreline…So we wanted to do something to positively impact that and to preserve it” The program’s purpose is to protect, clean and preserve the state’s lakes and rivers. Participants are given a cleanup kit, bag, gloves and other items to help them with the conservation of nature. Joe Pesik said he goes out to the lake with Jordan and his two brothers, Sam, 16, and Joey, 11. Between the four of them, Joe estimates that, in total, they’ve collected a few hundred pounds of garbage. Jordan Pesik said he enjoys the AdoptA-Lake concept and the opportunity it provides, especially considering his feelings of peoples’ neglect of caring for the environment. “We clean up the garbage along the shores [of North Lake] several times a year,” Jordan Pesik said. “We’re kind of disgusted with how people are so carefree and don’t really think about their actions.” He said he’s seen several kinds of garbage and debris on the lake, ranging from common scraps of garbage to large

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Reflections on a friendly face I knew BY JOSEPH PALMERSHEIM SUN NEWSPAPERS One of my coworkers has a calendar featuring photos and biographies of fallen Minnesota soldiers on his cubicle wall. I’d never noticed it until last month, when I was walking past and saw a picture of Marine Corporal Tyler Fey, who was killed in Iraq in April 2004. I’d known Fey from when we played football at the Academy of Holy Angels. We warmed the bench together, and while I wouldn’t go so far as to say we were friends, but we were definitely buddies. I enjoyed his company during the long Friday nights spent on the sidelines watching other people win gridiron glory. Fey and I lost contact after

high school. I drifted through menial jobs before returning to college, and Fey, who graduated two years after I did, joined the U.S. Marine Corps. In April 2004, while I was in my junior year at St. Cloud State University, Fey was on his second tour in Iraq. He was killed by hostile fire April 4, 2004, in Anbar Province, and is buried at Eden Prairie Cemetery. Fey’s death put a human face on the sacrifices made by our all-volunteer armed forces. He didn’t have to be where he was when he was killed. He could have done anything he wanted, but he chose the Marines, and in doing so, chose to defend the freedoms that I took for granted.

While my feelings toward the perceived iniquities in the run up to the Iraq War have faded with the passing of time, my memories of Tyler Fey have not, and not a week goes by when I do not think of him at least JOSEPH once. I’m sure PALMERSHEIM it is like this Dakota County for all who Managing Editor have known someone who has fallen in the line of duty, and the women I spoke to for this week’s story on Scoops for the Troops spoke eloquently of how lonesome the grieving process can be. While I had the luxury of moving on with my life after Tyler died, I am sure that his family did not. I cannot imag-

ine the awful silence that probably filled the house after the last visitor left, leaving the family to face the prospect of day-in day-out living with a wound that would never fully heal. Wars have a cost. While the euphemisms for conflict may be softened and stripped of meaning (“police action,” armed intervention,” “surgical strike”), the lives put on the line are very real. Our politicians may do their best to hide these true costs, but they are there nevertheless, and hundreds of hearts are wounded for every flag-draped coffin that touches American soil again at Dover Air Force Base. Tyler Fey made the true cost of war real to me. I am proud to have known him.

Lawmakers shouldn’t widen gaps in property tax burdens BY MIKE MAGUIRE AND ELIZABETH KAUTZ • GUEST COLUMNISTS For years, we’ve been told Greater Minnesota communities needed to be specially protected from property tax increases because property taxes hit wallets in their communities harder than in ours. But a report from the Minnesota Department of Revenue shows these long-held assumptions are not true. Homeowners in the Twin Cities metro area pay a 39 percent higher share of their income to property taxes than their Greater Minnesota counterparts. That fact is revealed in the Minnesota Department of Revenue’s “Residential Homestead Property Tax Burden Report” released earlier this year. It’s a myth-buster

of a report, providing hard evidence that property tax burdens in the Twin Cities metro area are more onerous than in Greater Minnesota. This comparison between homeowners with the same income, regardless of where they live, shows that metro area property taxpayers devote 3.19 percent of their income to property taxes compared to just 2.30 percent in Greater Minnesota. As legislators and Governor Dayton grapple with a $5 billion budget deficit, there’s no question cuts will be made. We believe when lawmakers and the Governor make those cuts, they should be mindful of these property tax inequities and do everything possible to make the situation better, not worse. If legislators hold to the out-

dated narrative that’s been spun at the State Capitol for years – that Greater Minnesota can’t afford to absorb any cuts in state programs – they run the risk of widening, not narrowing, the gap. The facts show that Twin Cities area taxpayers actually subsidize the costs of Greater Minnesota services through a variety of ways. And now we know that property tax burdens in the metro area are higher than in outstate. To help educate citizens and legislators about this inequity the Municipal Legislative Commission, a coalition of 16 suburban communities including more than 834,000 residents and 529,000 employees, recently launched a website and educational campaign. You can learn more about it at our new website, PropertyTaxFairness.com. With the legislature set to

adjourn in late May, legislators will be making important decisions over the coming weeks. Take some time and reach out to our area legislators – tell them we need property tax fairness and ask what they’re doing to make it happen. State changes to property tax relief programs and local government aid payments could have a major impact on our disproportionate property tax burdens. Lawmakers should take this opportunity to make things more fair. Mike Maguire is Mayor of Eagan and chair of the Municipal Legislative Commission Board. Elizabeth Kautz is Mayor of Burnsville, board member of the Municipal Legislative Commission, and President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors

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To the editor: I attended a recent town hall meeting at the Wescott Library in Eagan, and was quite impressed with Senator Ted Daleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s respectful, patient and listening-focused approach to the questions asked. We all know about the challenging financial situation we are in and to hear the senator listen to the questions and answer in straight, honest terms was refreshing. Just as Senator Daley said, he will not make promises he canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep with money we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have. In just his first few months in office, Senator Daley has demonstrated heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a leader at the Capitol, and will listen to all of us. Gerry Chapdelaine Eagan

â&#x20AC;˘ Eagan High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hairspray,â&#x20AC;? Eastview High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thoroughly Modern Millie,â&#x20AC;? Lakeville North High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thoroughly Modern Millieâ&#x20AC;? and Lakeville South High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bye Bye Birdieâ&#x20AC;? are among 47 participants in the June 6 SpotLight Showcase celebrating high school student participants in Hennepin Theatre Trustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SpotLight Musical Theatre Program at the Orpheum Theatre. Individual tickets, available for $15, are on sale now in person at the State Theatre Box Office, 805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, 55402, by calling 1-800-9822787 or through HennepinTheatreTrust.org. â&#x20AC;˘ Nearly 20 Lakeville South High School students recently participated in the annual A Vous La Parole French speaking contest Tuesday, April 26, in Coffman Union at the University of Minnesota. The annually held contest recognizes excellence in French speaking skills. The students who participated were Brianna Holmberg, Ryan Underwood, Adam Sanchez, Lexi Halvorson, Jenica

Correction The incorrect cutline ran with the photo â&#x20AC;&#x153;A VIP hair stylingâ&#x20AC;? in our May 5 edition. The people in the photo are Sophia Gomez, 6, and Angela Gomez of Apple Valley, and Beth Clifton, a doll hair stylist at the American Girl store. The Sun-Current regrets the error.

Pospisil, Carrie Schrock, Mackenzie Eckman, Matt Holzer, Aymee Quan, Lauren Sazenski, Dominique Menard, Cynthia Simba, Lauren Lambrecht, Amanda Soderlund, Amanda Bayer, and Maddie Sirouthay. Their teacher is Anne Muske. â&#x20AC;˘ Southview Elementary PTO recently selected Eastview High School student Courtney Driscoll as the winner of its 2011 scholarship.

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New resource center provides more space, choices BY MICHAEL RICCI • SUN NEWSPAPERS The operating model at the new Lakeville Resource Center aims to serve more than food – it also hopes to give its patrons a sense of dignity. The newly opened Lakeville Resource Center, 20730 Holyoke Ave., in the downtown Lakeville mall has already moved to a new space, just two doors down from its former location. The move accommodates food support clients with more efficiency and choices. The food support site, known as The Pantry, opened its doors Tuesday, May 3. Its design is intended to emulate that of a small grocery store, and allows clients to choose food they need. In addition to non-perishables, the Lakeville Resource Center is also able to offer fresh meat and chicken, milk, eggs, cheese, fruits and vegetables. Nancy Wester, communications coordinator for the centers, explained the new concept and its benefits. “We went from a pre-bagged model to a client-choice model,” Wester said. “Whereas we used to just hand them a pre-packaged bag of groceries, they now

can go through the area and pick and choose what they need.” Wester said that the dignity clients could now feel was one motivating factor for the change, along with efficiency. “The food that was donated had to be carried downstairs by volunteers, put on shelves by volunteers, bagged and then brought back upstairs, which was pretty inefficient,” Wester explained. “The food is put on shelves for the clients to choose the foods they want.” One volunteer from Apple Valley, who wished to only be identified by her first name, Cathy, has been helping others for many years and currently volunteers at the Lakeville Resource Center. “I will eventually be helping the client choose the food,” Cathy said, who puts in about eight hours a week at the center. “Probably my faith was one of the reasons [I volunteer here]. I grew up poor, and there was a time my family could have used a food shelf, but there was nothing available. I just want to give back to the community.” Although the Lakeville Resource RESOURCE: TO NEXT PAGE

A volunteer at the Lakeville Resource Center stocked the shelves of the center’s new location just two doors down from its former location. (Photo by Michael Ricci • Sun Newspapers)

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FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Center has just recently begun this client-choice model, Cathy commented on the feedback from the Eagan center. “The feedback from the other food shelf is that they really enjoy it,” Cathy said, referring to clients. “It gives them a sense of dignity. We’re happy to be going to this system.” A client of the resource center, who also wished to be identified by her first name, Kathy, offered her opinion on the new client-choice model. “I think it will be a lot better because there are some things you don’t eat or don’t like,” she said. “This way, I would have my choice.”

But for this Kathy, who is from Apple Valley, the most significant service she has received from volunteers had less to do with the food and more to do with her own life. “The people are very friendly. They are helpful,” she said, adding that they helped her obtain insurance as well as clothing if she needed it. “I think they were very helpful.” The Eagan-Lakeville Resource Center is a nonprofit organization committed to serving those in need and to eliminating hunger in Dakota County. It is the largest food shelf in the county serving Eagan, Lakeville, Burnsville, Apple Valley and Rosemount

COMMUNITY NEWS DARTS volunteers DARTS need volunteers for spring and summer yard chores to address a waiting list of older residents who will need help with their lawn mowing this summer, including six in Burnsville, two in Apple Valley, and two in Farmington and Rosemount. DARTS’ lawn mowing program helps older homeowners who can’t work in the yard

like they used to because of challenging life situations, disabilities, or declining health. Many don’t have family members nearby who can assist them. To sign up or learn more about this urgent volunteer need, contact Mary Richardson at DARTS at 651-455-1560, or by email at mary.richardson@darts1.org. For information on other volunteer opportunities at DARTS, visit darts1.org.

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Local Civil War re-enactors determined to build monument BY MICHAEL RICCI • SUN NEWSPAPERS Though the battles of the Civil War are long over, a battle of a different kind is on the horizon for one newly formed organization. Known as the Minnesota Boys of ’61, the group formed early last year with a purpose of designing and building a memorial to honor the memories of the over 24,000 Minnesota citizen soldiers who volunteered during 1861-1865. Two Lakeville residents, Bill Dalin and Chris Zarn, are among those who are involved in the 150th anniversary effort, at least when they are not elsewhere re-enacting any number of battles that occurred during the nation’s greatest armed internal conflict. According to Dalin, the Minnesota Boys of ’61 is a collection of like-minded Civil War historians interested in getting a monument built in Summit Park in St. Paul between the St. Paul Cathedral and the Minnesota History Center. But as the saying goes, it is easier said than done. “We have a resolution from the legislature. We have the support of veteran organizations,” Dalin said, but added,

“We won’t be able to build it until we fund it.” For this reason, several Boys of ’61 stood post on a blustery day Sunday, May 1, outside a discount store in Bloomington for their first significant fundraiser. In order to make the Bloomington fundraiser and others in the future, the group holds a 501(c)3 designation from the Internal Revenue Service, “It’s tremendously important because it gives us the ability to go out and be here today,” Dalin said, referring to the May 1 fundraiser. “Without a 501(c)3 status, we would not be able to be part of this.” Dalin went on to stress that members of the Boys are all volunteers, people from various walks of life interested in honoring Minnesota’s citizen soldiers. “No one will receive compensation for anything they do,” he said. “Everything is volunteer.” As for the monument itself, Dalin described it as a group of soldiers, each a little larger than full scale, representing units that served from Minnesota. They included 11 infantry regiments, three artillery units, and two sharpshooter companies.

“This group of men will be positioned on top of a large block of Kasota stone that will be engraved with Minnesota on both sides,” Dalin explained. When asked why he and other Boys of ’61 members so strongly desire to realize their goal, Dalin said someone has to preserve the memory of those units. “There is no one left to speak for the men who fought the Civil War, and Minnesota has such an unbelievable history here,” Dalin said. “We need to remember these men for their monumental contribution and sacrifice.” Fellow Boys of ’61 member Zarm feels the same as Dalin, which is why he has been involved in Civil War re-enactments for more than six years. He has a relative who actually served in the Civil War. “His name was Lewis Johnson, and he was with the 6th Minnesota, Company F,” Zarn said. “He was with Sibley and his men. And it was actually part of the Sioux uprising in 1862 at Fort Ridgely down by Fairfax.” Zarn said the basic information has been handed down through the generations, but it wasn’t until Zarn and his father visited a county historical society that the whole story was told. “We actually went down to the

Goodhue Historical Society…and actually found out that he kept a journal everyday of his life, from when he was in the military until the day he died in 1930,” Zarn explained. “I actually have portions of his journal printed off.” One could understand better the determination of these historians and re-enactors after hearing Zarn describe what is actually involved in their re-enactments. “I have experienced the heat exhaustion myself just due to the fact that we are outside in 95 to 100-degree weather,” Zarn said. “And the uniforms that we have are actually taken from original patterns, and they are 100-percent wool. If you don’t take water when you know you need to, that’s when you get into a serious problem.” Looking ahead to the future, beyond the monument project of the Boys of ’61, Dalin said that there were no other goals in the organization’s bylaws other than securing the funds to perpetuate the care of the monument. The Boys of ’61 meet 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month at the American Legion Post 1776, 14521 Grenada Drive, in Apple Valley. For more information about the group and its goal, visit the group online at boysof61.org.

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Ballet FROM PAGE 2 track rather than live orchestration. The Wizard of Oz was originally intended to be in lieu of a spring recital, but after the academy’s annual winter performance of Nutcracker at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, audience support and encouragement let the Vogts to turn the production into a professional performance through Twin Cities Ballet. That decision gave them access to a professional lighting designer, choreographer, set designers and other production elements. “I don’t think anyone is putting on south-of-the-river original productions,” Denise said. “This is a brand new set, brand new costumes, brand new lighting in a brand new facility. It’s extremely unique, and it’s really going to be family-friendly. I think that it’s really going to be a charming show.” “The Wizard of Oz is rarely done as a ballet and it’s never been done as a ballet in the Twin Cities before,” Rick said. “The difference is that ours is an original adapted storyline from the tale. It’s been modified to be put on better as a dance.” The opening scene shows the characters as classmates in a schoolyard with the Wicked Witch as the headmistress. A cyclone then whisks Dorothy off to the City of Oz. In another twist, the Cowardly Lion, played by Lakeville resident Izzy Bouvet, comes to the group as a part of a traveling circus. “It’s very much a creative pioneer,” Rick said. “There really is not that many people who have that type of artistic vision. I can say that about Denise; she’s really the creative driving force behind all of this, and she has the staff and volunteers to make it happen.”

Twin Cities Ballet, Ballet Royale Minnesota and Envision Academy Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota, formerly called the Lakeville City Ballet, is a nonprofit semi-professional dance company that draws dancers from area professional dance companies, dance schools and community residents. The rehearsal space and administrative home is at the Ballet Royale Minnesota, which is the Twin Cities’ only classical ballet academy south of the river. Twin Cities Ballet is the umbrella organization that is putting on the production using Ballet Royale and students from Envision, a District 191 performing arts magnet school.

“We have very high levels of dancers,” Denise said. “If anyone saw ‘The Nutcracker,’ they would know and understand that those doing the main parts are quite wonderful. They’ll be surprised at the level.” Ballet Royale Minnesota is also the resident dance company at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, which is where the Wizard of Oz will be performed. “We’re trying to make this accessible to everyone – both the audience and the dancers,” Rick said. “There are banks of volunteers and hundreds of people involved in each of these major productions. We believe that dance is a performance art, and we give a lot of performance experience for our kids.” Rick and Denise met when they were professional dancers at the Kiel Capitol City Theater Ballet in then-West Germany. Rick is a St. Paul native, and the two ended up in the Twin Cities where Rick became a lawyer, Denise became a pastry chef, and they both taught dance on the side. “We’ve been teaching for 20 years combined,” Rick said. “It wasn’t until we opened Ballet Royale that we began teaching a lot more.” Rick added that it was a confluence of events that pushed them to open the academy. “We had a lot of people approach us who wanted us to start a school, and we had a lot of support from parents who wanted to send their kids there,” he said. “There was just a crying need for this type of thing.” Izzy said she has been dancing under the direction of Denise for approximately 10 years. “I just love performing and thought it would be a really fun thing to do,” Izzy said about her decision to sign up for Wizard of Oz. “We do ‘Nutcracker’ every year, which is original choreography but not an original story. ‘The Wizard of Oz’ is an awesome new thing to see because it’s such a good story.” “We’re having a blast even though it’s a lot of work,” Rick said. “I think it will be hugely successful.” Performances are 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, and Thursday, May 19, at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Tickets range from $15-$22 for adults and $10-18 for children under 12, seniors over 65 and groups of 10 or more. Tickets can be purchased at 800-982-2787, ticketmaster.com or at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center box office.

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Giddyap! Rosemount woman seeing rapid growth in new business BY MICHAEL RICCI • SUN NEWSPAPERS Sadie Simmons never realized that a hobby could become a fast-growing business venture. The Rosemount woman may still be in the early stages of growing Sadie’s Hand Painted Tack, her home-based horse accessory business, but since her first sale, she has been very surprised with how quickly and how many orders are being placed. All of this, however, did not come without a little help from modern technology – Facebook. “One typical picture I will post will reach about 250,000 people,” Simmons said, “And my page itself is seen in 20 different countries and is translated into 19 different languages.” The lifelong art as well as drawing hobbyist started Sadie’s Hand Painted Tack in January 2010 to make a handpainted tack set for her husband, Chris. “I wanted this to last, I wanted it to be rough and tumble,” Simmons noted. “Friends started noticing it, and then my friend instantly wanted some. So I started doing some for my friends. It all just kind of took off from there.”

As time passed, the number of those seeing Simmons’s artwork grew. Eventually, people from outside her circle of friends expressed interest in her work. Now, close to 4,500 people look at her Facebook page and website, and she ships between 6-10 orders per week. With her artistic leanings, combined with a background that includes being a member of the National Art Honor Society in high school and attending the College of Visual Arts in St. Paul for a year-and-a-half, Simmons works with her customers to customize their orders to their likings. “People can customize their tack in any way they want, which people are really starting to enjoy,” Simmons said about customized tack sets. “It’s really starting to hit the horse world in a big way.” The artisan begins with raw leather, unfinished and unstained, along with a conversation with a customer about the design and any other ideas. “Whatever item I’m painting, we’ve worked out all the colors,” she noted. “I HORSE: TO NEXT PAGE

Sadie Simmons takes time to work on one of her custom-painted horse tacks in the backyard of her Rosemount home, which also serves as her place of business. (Photo by Michael Ricci • Sun Newspapers)

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FROM PREVIOUS PAGE have sent them sketches, some ideas, and I just start painting.” Depending on the difficulty of the design and the piece she is working on, she usually completes her handiwork for each order in about one week. “Anything leather I’m pretty open to painting, but I try to stick to tack,” she said, adding she has painted, at least on one occasion, a leather wallet. Since starting her endeavor, she said there is one person in particular she considers as more than a customer, a testament to her hands-on approach. “She is actually from Wyoming, and we correspond almost everyday over email. She sends me pictures of her daughter and her daughter’s tack,” Simmons said. “She has purchased almost every item that she possibly could from me. She just loves it.”

Simmons went on to say how this customer lets her be creative in her painting. “I would have to say that any item I do for her is particularly special for me,” she described. As for her future plans, Simmons is content continuing her retail business for now. She plans on attending next year’s Minnesota Horse Expo in lateApril, which, according to Simmons, is the largest horse-related gathering in the Midwest. “That will be the largest step in showing an abundance of people who I am and what I do,” Simmons explained. “I never imagined that my hobby of doodling in notebooks and other things would turn into a business,” she said. More information on Sadie’s Hand Painted Tack can be found online at sadieshandpaintedtack.com.

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COMMUNITY LINE Apple Valley Apple Valley resident Linda Tetzlaff, a faculty member in English at Normandale Community College, was one of four faculty members who were designated Board of Trustees “Outstanding Educators” by President Joseph Opatz. School of Environmental Studies SADD advisor Kathy Herro and students Miriam Ramirez, Jordan Pinneke, Madysen Moore, and Ericka Bucki were honored with Congressional Certificates of Special Recognition at recent “Star of the North” ceremony at the Lakeville Area Arts Center.

Burnsville Asya Ozdemir, a 16-year-old Burnsville High School junior, is a candidate for the 2011-2012 Miss Minnesota Valley Scholarship Program. Her parents are Suna and Aliviza Ozdemir. Burnsville resident Edward Meehan was named to the dean’s list at Augsburg College. Plans are underway for the 2011 Burnsville High School senior class party. The planning committee is seek-

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Eagan Eagan resident Erica Solmonson, daughter of Brett and Jill Solmonson, was named to the honor roll for the late fall 2010 term at Brown College, Twin Cities. Eagan resident Brian Donahue, son of William and Mary Donahue, was named to the dean’s list for the late fall 2010 term at Brown College, Twin Cities.

Robin Lewis of Eagan presented a project titled “The Role of Agrarianism in the Alternative Food Movement” at the 13th Annual Whitman Undergraduate Conference held on the Whitman College campus Tuesday, April 12. Eagan native and University of Wisconsin-Madison student Nathaniel Anderson recently received the Meyerhoff Undergraduate Excellence Award for academic and service achievements.

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Protect your patio from wear and tear Patios are typically the go-to spot for warm weather outdoor meals. Whether hosting friends or simply enjoying a relaxing meal under the evening sky, homeowners tend to spend as much time as possible on the patio once the weather warms up. Because it's such a high-traffic area, the patio should be protected from wear and tear. Wear and tear on the patio can result from Mother Nature or be a byproduct of all those spring and summer evenings spent relaxing outdoors. Fortunately, there are a handful of ways homeowners can keep their patios looking pristine through the summer party season. • Stain the concrete. Staining concrete protects it from natural elements, which can cause the color of a patio to peel or flake. Concrete stain penetrates deep and infuses the concrete with a permanent color that's less likely to fall victim to the elements. Stains are generally solid-color stains or acid stains. Solid-color stains, as their name suggests, provide a more even and solid look, while acid stains provide a more marble-like appearance.

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Highview Hills residents take part in ‘Art of Aging’ program BY MICHAEL RICCI • SUN NEWSPAPERS Lakeville senior living residents are learning that there is more to art than making a mess. Many residents of Highview Hills are taking part in the Art of Aging program developed by the Minnesota Creative Arts and Aging Network with a general goal of encouraging creative expression by older adults. The program, being led by local artist Anne Krocak and consisting of three instructional sessions, has residents making ceramic memory tiles, but Krocak is one of several who would say the project goes far beyond designing, glazing and painting. Luann Phillipich, a Dakota County Heritage Library employee and member of the Friends of the Lakeville Heritage

Library, is among the many individuals assisting residents with their projects. “It’s a really important way for the library and [Friends of the Lakeville Heritage Library] to give back to the community,” she said. “Many people come together to make this happen. It is a community effort.” Phillipich worked with residents in the Art of Aging program to each make a list

containing dozens of words to elicit memories, the basic inspiration for the content of the ceramic tiles. Minnesota Creative Arts and Aging Network Coordinator Pat Samples said the program provides seniors with an opportunity to tell their stories and leave legacies. “It’s important for older people to tell their stories in a meaningful way,” she said, adding that the network designed and coordinated the event. “We’re doing 23 of these throughout the metro area, and we’re doing eight of those in Dakota County. Greg Painter, Highview Hills activities director, is among the many working closely with residents. He also helped in the preparation of the project and encouraged residents to participate. “Once they see a successful program, they are motivated to participate more frequently,” he said, Resident Art Nielsen, who is from the independent living unit, is one of many taking part in the project. His ceramic tile most prominently features such images as his wife and him, a symbol of their shared faith, a campfire, a pet dog ART: TO NEXT PAGE

Highview Hills independent unit resident Art Nielsen worked on his tile Thursday, May 6, as part of the Art of Aging program. (Photo by Michael Ricci • Sun Newspapers)

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FROM PREVIOUS PAGE and more. “When you get done, it’s supposed to be a symbol of the high points in your life,” the longtime Lakeville resident and former agriculture teacher at the original Lakeville High School said. “The main thing is the two of us at our highest point in our lives.” Nielsen became a Highview resident about a year-and-a-half ago. He spoke quite fondly of his wife, who died in 2006, and how he chose to move into the

residence. “I couldn’t handle all of the work anymore, so I moved in,” Nielsen said, referring to his late-wife’s flowerbed and his physical limitations: a replaced hip, shoulder and two knees. Despite all this, Nielsen maintained humility and a sense of humor about his project, as well as his understanding about one of the project’s goals. “I do a much better job sketching,” he quipped, adding that he used to draw landscape designs. “For me, I think it will be therapeutic.”

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COMMUNITY NEWS Kids garage sale The Apple Valley Community Center will host a kids garage sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 14. Spaces with a 6foot table cost $10, and a 10-foot table costs $15. Children age 7-15 are allowed to sell. Kids age 10 and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Sale of food, beverages and live animals is prohibited. Table set-up begins 8:30 a.m. Registrations will be taken until noon Friday, May 13 (space permitting). Info: 952-953-2316.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Rosemount honored Rosemount has received honorable mention for bicycle friendly facilities and policies in a competition by an advocacy group. The League of American Bicyclists recognizes communities for policies like safety, education, and signing. Rosemount is one of three Minnesota cities to receive the designation this spring. Minneapolis won the organization’s Gold-level recognition. Rosemount is implementing a Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan,

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ABLE repairs approved, long-term fate remains unclear BY JEFF BARTHEL • SUN NEWSPAPERS The cities involved in the ABLE fire training facility are still grappling with a smoldering issue – repair or replace? For now, it looks like the answer is “repair.” The issue was revisited at a Burnsville City Council meeting Tuesday, May 3, where a $40,000 plan for repairs was approved. “Our council approved a repair plan…on a consent [vote],” said Tom Hansen, Burnsville’s acting city manager, the day after the meeting. In January, fire chiefs from the four cities that share ABLE – Apple Valley, Burnsville, Lakeville and Eagan – presented the proposed plans and costs for the repair of the current facility and for the construction of a new one. The costs with those plans, which stem from a 2009 evaluation by AEI Engineers, were $200,000 for repairs, and $1.2-$1.6 million for a new ABLE. Hansen acknowledged this and explained the reduced cost. “The repairs are considerably less than originally planned because a new reinforcing system is being used that is much cheaper than installing new steel,” Hansen said. “The contractor is going to use concrete with stainless steel helix fibers mixed into it. This gives it a strength equal to or greater than standard rebar reinforcement at less cost.”

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Scoops FROM PAGE 1 nection began in 2008, when they discovered that their sons had been buried next to each other at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Marine Lance Corporal Daniel Olson, 20, was killed April 2, 2007, during combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. The Eagan High School grad had enlisted when he was 18. Army Corporal Conor Masterson, 21, was killed April 8, 2007, by an improved explosive device in Afghanistan. Daniel and Conor were killed six days apart. “They are buried head to toe at Fort Snelling,” Olson, an Eagan resident, said. “It was the Sunday before Memorial Day when [Sandy] and I met [at the gravesites]. We exchanged emails, and met a few weeks later at Caribou with photo albums. We’d both just lost someone. It was a connection impossible to get anywhere else.” “When we went out there to see where Conor was going to be buried, Daniel’s gravesite was still new,” Masterson, a St. Paul resident, said. “She and I went over photo albums, and introduced each other to our sons, about their life stories, and about how we were doing.” There were many hard firsts that year, the women said: the first birthdays without their boys around, the anniversaries of the last time they were home or the last phone call, and the empty seat at the Thanksgiving table. Conor and Daniel didn’t know each other, but their birthdays were a week apart, as were their death dates. “All of these things, I looked at Gwen and asked, ‘What are you going to do to breathe through these dates?’” Masterson recalled. “And she said, ‘I don’t know.’” Olson was working part-time at the Ring Mountain Creamery in Eagan, and asked the owner if the women could host an open house. The desire, Olson said, was to give people a non-threatening way to remember. Nearly than $4,500 was raised that first year, and Masterson said she realizes now that it was the first time she had felt happiness since her son’s death. “As we were closing up, I remember the three of us saying, ‘This was a good day,’ and that was a remarkable thing for us to say, because words like that had left our vocabulary,” Masterson said.

A knock on the door, a life forever changed In the movies, when a solider is

killed, the scene is tragically familiar. The Army staff car pulls up to the house, and the chaplain and a few officials begin the long, slow trek up the driveway, as depicted in Steven Spielberg’s 1998 movie “Saving Private Ryan.” In real life, this is what happened to both Olson and Masterson. Olson was working on a project when she heard someone at the door. She wasn’t able to see who it was before she opened it, and when she swung it open, she saw two Marine officers, a chaplain and a police officer. “I just can’t describe what happens, because you know [why they are here],” she said. “I remember digging my fingernails into my leg, trying to wake myself up, because it has to be a dream.” Masterson was downstairs in her Woodbury home on Easter morning when she got the news about her son. Her then-boyfriend answered the door, and, not being familiar with military customs, seemed puzzled as to why they were there. Masterson, who came from a military family, knew better. “I ran upstairs, but I knew [what it meant] the instant he said ‘two military officers,’” she said. “Had I paused downstairs, I probably wouldn’t have gone up. I ran up the stairs, two at a time, and as soon as they said, ‘We need to confirm that you are the mother of…’ that was all it took. And your world changes. In an instant.” After the funeral, when everyone else went back to work, both women confronted a reality that had been forever altered. “I know that I spent the entire first year reliving the memories of the previous year,” Masterson said. “Life had no color,” Olson said. “The first colors I saw were the American flags lined up by the Patriot Guard at another soldier’s funeral. But that first day of Scoops for the Troops was the first day that I felt excited about anything.” “You start to realize that there are more families [going through this], but we still had the first holidays to go through, and all of the first anniversaries,” Masterson said. “Their birthday. There are so many. You count every single day. A year ago today is the day they left, etc. You remember every one of those moments.”

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FROM PREVIOUS PAGE â&#x20AC;&#x153;Daniel wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expressive, but I think heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like that we were taking care of the things he cared about,â&#x20AC;? Olson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a fair amount of Army in my family,â&#x20AC;? Masterson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I served in the reserves, Conorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dad was regular Army, his grandpa is a retired colonel. On his dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side, Conor is fifth-generation military. So we have a fair amount of military history in our family.â&#x20AC;? After one semester in college, Conor called his mom, telling her he was not ready for it, and explained why he wanted to join the military. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think any mother wants their child to go to war,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t thrilled he was joining, but I certainly decided to support him after he told me heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d thought it through. He flourished being a part of something bigger than him.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Daniel never liked school,â&#x20AC;? Olson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think he knew he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want college. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell you what he was thinking. Growing up between two girlsâ&#x20AC;Śhe was deprived. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never gotten in a fight, and I think he needed that.

He just needed to be a full-blown, play with guns [boy]. It seemed good for him.â&#x20AC;? While Scoops for the Troops was started to remember three men who marched off to war and did not return safely, the event has expanded into something larger. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you look at our material for the first year, it is in memory of the three boys,â&#x20AC;? Masterson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The next year, it has already transitioned to being in memory of all our fallen, and all who serve. It transitioned for us. We prominently display our boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pictures, and want other to know about them, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also important to us that all of them are remembered, and that we remember all who serve.â&#x20AC;?

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Randy Goeke said that the foundation â&#x20AC;&#x153;tried to have some fun with the event,â&#x20AC;? and attempted to arrange a parachute jump from Christopherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fellow soldiers in the 82nd Airborne Division. Despite approval from the Apple Valley City Council, Randy Goeke said the plans had to be scrapped when the U.S. Army, he said, decided against the jump for cost reasons. Randy said he stays in touch with soldiers from Christopherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s platoon, and some may visit during the event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was definitely a leader, and a very spiritual man,â&#x20AC;? Randy Goeke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He lives on. I never expected so many people within this foundation to feel this love for him that they always had. They are doing it for him, and they are doing it to heal themselves.â&#x20AC;? The ultimate Frisbee tournament meets 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 28-29. A family fun day will meet 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 28, and a reception and fundraiser will meet 7-11 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at the LaGrand at GrandStay hotel in Apple Valley. The cost is $30 per person to attend. For more information on the upcoming event, go to chrisgoekememorial.com.

high school,â&#x20AC;? said Randy Goeke, Christopherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When he was a kid, we used to toss a Frisbee across the street, but it took hold when he was in high school, and he even formed a team. I think they were called the Ramrods.â&#x20AC;? Goekeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love of the sport will take center stage in during the Christopher Goeke Leadership Foundation Memorial Ultimate Frisbee Tournament May 28-29 at the Johnny Cake Soccer Complex in Apple Valley. The event is being hosted by Apple Valley High School, Christopherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s alma matter, and the Christopher Goeke Memorial Foundation, a nonprofit that seeks to pass on Christopherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadership values to high schoolers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our whole thing is to promote leadership in high schoolers,â&#x20AC;? Randy Goeke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Something just worked for Chris [at AVHS]. He picked up on all the outstanding leadership qualities there, and there are some fantastic leaders there. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what we want to do â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we want people to talk to the students about good leadership skills.â&#x20AC;?

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Composer FROM PAGE 1 in grades 9-12. Jordan elected to take the mentorship class at the high school last fall where he worked under the direction of St. Olaf College Professor of Music Composition Timothy Mahr. Part of the mentor program required a final project for the trimester, so Jordan opted to write the composition as the culmination of his studies. “Because it’s instrumental, he had to come up with 22-25 different parts and instruments,” Desens said. “It’s so many pieces of the puzzle put together to form

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the whole, and to understand what instruments sound good with one another and to make it fit is rare.” Called “Anthem,” Jordan said the piece required quite a bit of conceptual thinking on his part. “I had this concept of the individual against the mass, like George Orwell’s ‘1984,’ so that was the basis from which I wrote the piece,” Jordan said. The composition process was not without its challenges. “The most difficult part about this was writer’s block because I compose in a linear fashion,” Jordan said. “I’ll start writing at the beginning and move to the end. Some composers like to write all around. The troubles I ran into were how to get out of a rut I dug myself into

and adding flow and movement to the composition.” Jordan said Mahr served as an advisor to help him make the piece the best it could be. “I would come to him with ideas, and he would give me suggestions on how to make it work – things like keeping the audience interested throughout the piece, but never trying to change the actual notes,” Jordan said. The class met once a week, with the rest of the week devoted to individual work or meetings with mentors. “The mentorship was good for overall work skills and professional skills,” Jordan said. “You learn a lot about professionalism in the work place and time management.”

“For someone who does not have a lot of experience, to put together the level of piece that he did is mind-blowing to me,” Desens said. “It doesn’t sound like a high school student wrote it at all.” Jordan plans on going to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire next year and double majoring in music performance and political science. Although he plans on continuing composition, it will be as a side project. “Jordan is a dynamic student all around,” Desens said. “He’s graduating in the academic top 10 out of a class of 500, so he’s very intelligent and he’s worked very hard throughout his academic career to be a top-notch student. He’s not just a flash in the pan; he’s true to form.”

LEGAL NOTICES Foreclosure Notice (Official Publication) NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE 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 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has been made in the terms and conditions of the Declaration of The Pennock Place Condominium Association, (hereinafter the “Declaration”) recorded in the office of the Registrar of Titles of Dakota County, Minnesota as Document No. 126559, as amended, which covers the following property: Residential Unit No. RB 207 and Garage Unit No. GB 207 in Condominium No. 57, The Pennock Place Condominium, Dakota County, Minnesota, Certificate of Title No. 150047 Address: 14182 Pennock Avenue, Unit 207, Apple Valley, MN 55124 PIN: 01-57001-05-02 THAT pursuant to said Declaration, there is claimed to be due and owing as of March 22, 2011, from Federal National Mortgage Association, title holder, to The Pennock Place Condominium Association, a Minnesota non-profit corporation, the amount of $6,724.00, for assessments, late fees and collection costs, plus additional assessments and other amounts that may have accrued since the date of this notice, including the costs of collection and foreclosure; THAT prior to the commencement of this foreclosure proceeding, Lienor complied with all notice requirements as required by status; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said lien, or any part thereof; THAT the owner has not been released from its financial obligation to pay said amount; THAT pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 515B.3116, said debt creates a lien upon said premises in favor of The Pennock Place Condominium Association, as evidenced by a lien statement recorded on December 14, 2010, in the office of the Dakota County Registrar of Titles as Document

No. T672691; THAT pursuant to the power of sale granted by the owner in taking title to the premises subject to said Declaration, said lien will be foreclosed by the sale of said property by the sheriff of said County at the Dakota County Law Enforcement Center, Lobby S-100, 1580 Highway 55, Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota on May 26, 2011, at 10 a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, to pay the amount then due for said assessments, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorney’s fees as allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by the unit owners, their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of said sale.

(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: 12/21/2006 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $208,000.00 MORTGAGORS: Eugene E. Sims and Susan M. Sims MORTGAGEE: U.S. Bank National Association ND

DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the owner must vacate the property if the account is not brought current or the property redeemed under Minn. Stat. § 580.23 is November 26, 2011. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m.

DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 01/10/2007 as Document Number 2487037, in the Office of the County Recorder, Dakota County, Minnesota

REDEMPTION NOTICE

STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 173 Kathleen Dr, West St. Paul, MN 55118

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE OWNER, THE OWNER’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE 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 THE PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. The Pennock Place Condominium Association, Lienor Dated: March 22, 2011 By /s/ Thomas P. Carlson Thomas P. Carlson (024871X) Carlson & Associates, Ltd. 1052 Centerville Circle Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 (651) 287-8640 Attorney for The Pennock Place Condominium Association (Apr 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2011) C2 FNMA #207 Foreclosure

Foreclosure Notice

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 1, Block 2, A.E. Rehnberg’s Southview Addition, Dakota County, Minnesota

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Dakota TAX PARCEL 426345001002

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NO.:

LENDER/RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: U.S. Bank National Association ND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank Consumer Finance TRANSACTION AGENT: None THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $216,199.20 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 06/10/2011 at 10:00am

SALE:

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.

of the Director, Purchasing and Transportation Services at the address that appears below.

Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, the premises must be vacated by 11:59 p.m. on 12/10/2011

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 191 ATTN: S. G. Hoiland Director, Purchasing and Transportation Services Administrative Services Center 100 River Ridge Court Burnsville, MN 55337

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: 04/14/2011 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. (Apr 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011) C2 Sims Foreclosure

School District 191 (Official Publication) PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR BIDS TO PROVIDE: Copier and Printer Paper NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids to provide copier and printer paper will be received in the office of Director, Purchasing and Transportation Services until 10:00 A.M. Friday May 27, 2011, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud. Bid documents, including Specifications and Bid Forms will be on file in the offices

Envelopes containing bids must be sealed and plainly marked "Bid to provide Copier and Printer Paper." Bids are to be delivered to:

Bids may not be withdrawn within thirty (30) days after the scheduled time for opening bids without the consent of Independent School District 191. The Board of Education for Independent School District 191 reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any or all bids received. Board of Education Independent School District 191 Burnsville, MN 55337 (May 12, 19, 2011)C3 Paper Bids

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. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: One Vo1ce State the address of the principal place of business. 1151 Orchard Circle, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name. The Voyageur Group, LLC 1151 Orchard Circle, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota

Statutes Section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. FILED: Apr 21, 2011 /s/ Scott Cottington, Chief Manager of The Voyageur Group, LLC (May 12 & 19, 2011) C2- One Vo1ce

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: One Vo1ce The address of the principal place of business: 1151 Orchard Circle, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 The name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name: The Voyageur Group, LLC 1151 Orchard Circle, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name number 42713570002 originally filed on 4/21/2011 under the name One Vo1ce dba The Voyageur Group, LLC. I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. FILED: Apr 25, 2011 /s/ Scott Cottington, Chief Manager (May 12 & 19, 2011) C2- One Vo1ce

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EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY – MAY 13 THROUGH MAY 19 FRIDAY

13 Club O dance for grades 5-8 Where: Eagan Civic Center, 3870 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan When: 7-9 p.m. Price: $5 Information: 651-6755500

SATURDAY

14 Apple Valley Garden Club plant sale Where: Redwood Park Pavilion, County Road 42 and Elm Drive, Apple Valley When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: 952-9972311 Minnesota Scottish Fair and Highland Games Where: Dakota County Fairgrounds, 4008 220 St. W, Farmington When: 9 a.m. Cost: $15 for adults, kids 5 and under free Information: mnscottishfair.org.

ABLE FROM PAGE 21 ty. As for approving a plan for construction of a new fire training facility, Lawell said there are many options to explore and meetings to be conducted beforehand. Seeking assistance outside the four ABLE cities to construct a new facility is a likely scenario. “A long-term solution will come

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15 Nirmala Rajasekar: Sounds and Flavors of India performance Where: Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville When: 2 p.m. Price: $12 general admission, $10 students and seniors Information: 952-9854640

16 Social Networking tools Where: Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan When: 2-4 p.m. Price: Free, registration required Information: http://bit.ly/iJsL3Z

through collaborations with other cities. A lot more discussions will need to be had in terms of the longterm decision on this project,” Lawell said. Lawell explained there a collaboration effort known as HPPP – the High Performance Partners Program. He said the program is like an umbrella organization made up of all the cities in Dakota County. The Dakota Communications Center is an example of a project developed from the part-

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17 Dakota County Public Health immunization clinic Where: Dakota County Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley When: 4-6:30 p.m. Price: $14 Information: 952-8917999

THURSDAY

Homeschool science series Where: Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan When: 1-3 p.m. Price: Free Information: 651-4502900

Barbary Coast Dixieland Jazz Band Where: Galaxie Library, 14395 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley When: 11 a.m. Price: Free Information: 952-8917045

The Caucuses (presentation on region in Europe bordering Iran, Russia and Turkey) Where: Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley When: 4-5:30 p.m. Price: Free Information: 952-8917045

Are you ready to start a business? Where: Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan When: 7-8 p.m. Price: Free, registration required Information: 651-4502900

nership. Lawell pointed out that firefighter training is a necessity for every community and that it’s plausible for cities to combine their efforts. “Maybe into the future ABLE can be expanded [to other cities] and maybe not. A lot more discussions will have to [happen],” Lawell said. Regardless of achieving a collaborative effort or finding other ways to fund a new fire training facility, the Burnsville-located ABLE facility, built

in 1987, will eventually need to be retired and a new facility built to replace it. Part of this is due to the building’s function, according to at least one official. “How many fires can you light in a building before it starts deteriorating?” Lawell said. “It’s been there a long time, these buildings have to have a lifespan, so what are we going to do for the next 20 years? That’s part of the conversation with the HIPP process and for public safety.”

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TIDBIT Burning Up the Track Burnsville will hold an invitational boys and girls track and field meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at Bob Pates Stadium.

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Blaze loses for 1st time, but still in good shape in conference Park upsets Burnsville 1-0 in Eastview tourney championship game BY MIKE SHAUGHNESSY • SUN NEWSPAPERS Burnsville’s day at the Eastview Great 8 softball tournament had far more upside than downside, coach Hillary Hansen said. “We got to play in a tournament format, played a lot of softball and learned a ton,” Hansen said. The downside? The Blaze is no longer unbeaten. Park of Cottage Grove defeated Burnsville 1-0 in the championship game May 7, scoring an unearned run in the first inning. No. 1-ranked Burnsville was 13-1 entering this week’s play. Park’s run scored on a throwing error that Hansen attributed to a miscommunication between fielders. Burnsville was held to five hits. “I’m proud of the way our kids played,” Hansen said. “We’ll go back and clean up a few things. “That was a very good Park team we played. They beat three teams from the section [Saturday], so it was a big day for them.”

After falling behind by a run, Burnsville got runners to second base a couple of times but was unable to bring them around. In the semifinals, Burnsville defeated Maple Grove 1-0 as Kelsey Anderson pitched her fourth consecutive shutout. For the third time in that stretch, she held the opposition to one hit. In the sixth, Laura Nadeau reached first base on a drag bunt and advanced to third on a throwing error. Danielle Wolk singled to score Nadeau. Anderson had seven strikeouts. Anderson got a rare game off when Burnsville played Virginia in the opening round of the tournament. Wolk pitched the first three innings and Shannon Callanan pitched the rest as the Blaze won 11-3. Grove and Abby Harazin hit two-run homers. Harazin and Abby Johnson both were 3-for-4. Lauren Smith drove in two runs. Grove, a ninth-grader, has settled in at third base. “Now the kids ask her, ‘What does it feel like not to be a freshman anymore?’” Hansen said. Burnsville went into this week with a 2 1/2-game lead in the South Suburban Conference. The Blaze had a chance to clinch the title with a victory over Lakeville North on May 9.

Burnsville was to play at Prior Lake on May 11 and will be at the Polar Classic in North St. Paul on Saturday, May 14. The Blaze plays North St. Paul in the first round at 6 p.m. and either North St. Paul or Shakopee at 8. Hansen said the Blaze wouldn’t dwell on its first loss. “There’s no good loss, but we learned a lot,” the coach said. “We’ll lick our wounds and then get back at it.”

food, a gift bag including a tournament T-shirt, and photo bag tag. To obtain a registration form or to sponsor a hole at the tournament, visit the Eagan High School boys golf website eagan.k12.mn.us/loeffler/golf_team/ind ex.html.

June through mid-August. For more information or to register, email BEAT.WomensTennis@gmail.com or call Cathy at 651-303-4332.

Softball notes • Eagan (8-6 overall) took fourth place at the Eastview tourney. The Wildcats defeated Winona Cotter 10-3 in the first round before losing to Park 4-3 and Maple Grove 9-1. • Eastview (6-7) defeated Virginia 11-3 in the seventh-place game of the Great 8 tourney. The Lightning lost to Park 5-2 and Winona Cotter 5-3 in the first two rounds. • Apple Valley (8-6) returned to the weather-delayed Mankato West Invitational last weekend and swept three games. After defeating Rochester Lourdes 8-7 in the first round on May 6, the Eagles beat Mankato West 3-0 and Chaska 4-3 on May 7. Apple Valley will be host of its own four-team round-robin tournament Saturday, with games beginning at 10 a.m.

Eagan’s Jena Holmes swings at a pitch during a game against Maple Grove at the Eastview Great 8 tournament May 7. The Wildcats went 1-2 in the tourney and finished fourth. (Photo by Mike Shaughnessy • Sun Newspapers)

SPORTS SHORTS Junior Golf Classic The 10th annual Wildcat Junior Golf Classic will be Saturday, May 21, at Rich Valley Golf Club in Rosemount. The nine-hole tournament is sponsored by the Eagan High School Boys Golf Booster Club. There will be a 2 p.m. shotgun start. Age groups are boys 10-12, girls 10-12, boys 13-14 and girls 13-14. Each group will play with a member of the Eagan High School boys golf team. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group. Registration fee is $30 if received before May 14 and includes green fee,

BEAT tennis program

The BEAT (Burnsville-Eagan-Apple Valley) women’s tennis program is accepting registrations for its summer leagues. Singles and doubles leagues are planned for players at or above the advanced beginner level. Playing times and days vary. League play will be mid-

G Team enrollment

The G Team, a Twin Cities-based competitive snowboarding team, is accepting registrations for its summer training programs. The program is open to grades K-12. Riders can participate in skateboarding, wakeboarding, trampoline training and mountain biking. Training begins in early June. For more information, contact Kristen Miller at 952-846-4317 or

Kristen@thegteam.com. More information also is available at thegteamcom.

Fish art contest winner Jordan Pesik of Eagan was the winner in the grade 10-12 division of the 2011 State-Fish Art Contest sponsored by Wildlife Forever. State winners will attend the 13th annual State-Fish Art Expo on June 2425 in Athens, Texas. National award winners will be announced at that event. All winning entries can be viewed at statefishart.com.

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Weather heats up; so do Eagles’ bats Notebook: Rosemount boys lacrosse team remains unbeaten BY MIKE SHAUGHNESSY • SUN NEWSPAPERS

Apple Valley’s Kris Goodman slides into third base during the Eagles’ 8-2 victory over Lakeville North on May 5. (Photo by Mike Shaughnessy • Sun Newspapers)

Baseball team wins 4 in a row, takes own tourney BY MIKE SHAUGHNESSY SUN NEWSPAPERS If warm weather helps a baseball carry farther, then the sun arrived just in time for Apple Valley. The Eagles, who sputtered along at about .500 for most of the first half of the season, won four consecutive games last week, a stretch coach Jeremy Hendrickson is hoping will jump-start them. Until last week, the Eagles had not won back-to-back games. “Offensively, we’d been in a rut,” Hendrickson said after the Eagles defeated Lakeville North 8-2 in a South Suburban Conference game May 5. “We had nine extra-base hits all year, and then we got five [against North]. Maybe this means we’ll start swinging the bats better.” Apple Valley (9-6) averaged more than eight runs a game in its four consecutive victories

last week, ending with a 6-4 win over Brookings, S.D., on May 7 in the championship game of the Eagles’ invitational tourney. The extra-base pop continued in the game against Brookings. Senior infielder Kris Goodman drove in the goahead run with a double in the eighth inning. Senior catcher Aaron Gretz tied the game with a two-run double in the sixth. Apple Valley beat Breck 12-5 on May 6 in the opening round of the four-team tournament. Against Lakeville North, Goodman had a home run and three RBI. Doug Parks doubled twice and Gretz hit a triple off the right-field fence. Senior pitcher Josh Johnson held North to five hits and one earned run in six innings. “Josh was very aggressive and went right after the hitters,” Hendrickson said. “And he mixed his pitches well.” Johnson has a 1.52 earnedrun average and opponents are batting .185 against him. Goodman, a University of Iowa recruit, is hitting .390 with a team-high 15 RBI. Gretz, who has signed with Ohio State, is batting .316. Garrett Ganskie

has a .333 average. Hendrickson is in his first season as the Eagles’ head coach, taking over for Al Iversen, who moved to Lakeville South after 10 years at Apple Valley. (Former Minnesota Twin Al Newman initially was named to the Apple Valley job but later withdrew.) Hendrickson assembled a staff heavy on former Apple Valley players. Assistant coaches Tom Buske, Jeremy Chlan and Nick Gretz all starred for the Eagles. “With the experience the coaching staff has, our expectations are high,” Hendrickson said. “But the kids have handled [the coaching change] well, and I know they’re confident. We’re starting to play well now, and our goal is to give ourselves a chance to win the section.” Apple Valley played at South Suburban Conference leader Burnsville on May 9 and will be at Rosemount at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, May 12. Iversen, the former Eagles coach, brings his Lakeville South team to Apple Valley at 4:15 p.m. Monday, May 16.

The surprise team of Minnesota high school lacrosse remained unbeaten when Rosemount defeated Apple Valley 15-10 on May 6. The home-field victory improved the Irish’s record to 80. Rosemount also is undefeated in the South Suburban Conference at 4-0. Rosemount has defeated two of the three other teams from District 196; the Irish also beat Eastview 15-6 on May 3. The team went for a sweep of district foes when it played Eagan on May 9. The Irish took control against Apple Valley (6-3) in the third quarter, scoring five goals and stretching their lead to 12-6. The third quarter also was big in Rosemount’s victory over Eastview as the Irish scored eight times. Matt Weller scored five goals in the Eastview game. Through Rosemount’s first seven games, sophomore Grant Vanoverbeke led the Irish with 24 goals and Weller had 23. Rosemount also has displayed balance; through seven games, six players had 14 points or more. Rosemount will play at Lakeville North at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 13.

SSC baseball race South Suburban Conference baseball’s game of the year – so far, at least – is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. Thursday, May 12, when Eastview plays Burnsville at Alimagnet Park in Burnsville. Burnsville, the third-ranked team in Class 3A, entered this week’s play 10-1 in conference play, while 10th-ranked Eastview was 10-2. Everyone else in the SSC had at least five losses in the league. Burnsville is 12-2 overall, with Eastview 11-4. Burnsville was undefeated last week, beating Eagan 10-9 in eight innings, Lakeville North 10-3, Prior Lake 7-3 and Chaska

11-4. Blaze infielder Matt Stemper was 9-for-11 in the four games with seven RBI. Eastview has kept pace despite losing its projected No. 1 starting pitcher, Ty McDevitt, to a shoulder injury. The Lightning also went undefeated last week, winning three games. Matt Larson had a triple and two RBI in Eastview’s 3-2 victory over Eagan on May 5. Even without McDevitt, the Lightning’s pitching has been solid. Eastview has a team earned-run average of 1.85.

Lions Club award School District 196 has a particular interest in the Downtown St. Paul Lions Club amateur athlete of the year awards to be presented May 17. Three District 196 athletes – Rosemount’s Andrew Hausmann, Apple Valley’s Destin McCauley and Eastview’s Frank Veldman – are among the six male finalists. Hausmann was a 1,000-yard rusher for the Rosemount football team that reached the Prep Bowl last season. He also is a track and field standout and recently won the Minnesota State High School League Triple A Award. He will play football at Cornell University. McCauley is a five-time state individual wrestling champion and wrestled for six state championship teams at Apple Valley. He holds state career records for victories and pins. He currently is training in the U.S. Olympic program and will enroll at the University of Wisconsin in the fall of 2012. Veldman has been an AllState player in three sports – football, basketball and track and field. He is among the state’s top field event performers in track and will play football at North Dakota State. The Lions Club award winner will be announced at a banquet Tuesday, May 17, at the Prom Center in Oakdale.

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Eagan golfers to be tested by upcoming schedule Wildcat girls finished 1st, 3rd in first two conference tourneys BY MIKE SHAUGHNESSY • SUN NEWSPAPERS Eagan finished first and third in the first two South Suburban Conference girls golf tournaments and last week won an invitational in St. Peter. A good start, but head coach Joe Joran cautioned, that’s all it is. He said he expects the Wildcats to be tested even more strenuously in the coming weeks. Actually, it started May 7 when Eagan went to the Alexandria Invitational against the strongest field the Wildcats have seen all season. “We’ll see if we’re legit,” Joran said last week before the Wildcats left for Alexandria. “It’s one of the toughest tournaments in the state. It’s a high level of competition, and it’ll give me a good grasp of where we are.” Eagan won the first SSC tourna-

ment April 21 at Emerald Greens, shooting 348. One week later, the Wildcats were third in the second conference tourney at Crystal Lake. The final two South Suburban tournaments are Wednesday, May 18, at Heritage Links and May 23 at Rich Valley. Joran said the Wildcats probably need to win at least one of the last two SSC tournaments to take the overall championship. He considers Eastview to be the favorite because the Lightning returned its top players from a state tournament team last season. Eagan’s strength? “We have pretty good depth from one through six,” Joran said. “We still have a couple of spots in the lineup we have to sort out, but we really haven’t had a poor tournament all year.” All six of the Wildcats’ varsity players broke 100 at the second conference tournament. The same thing happened at the Cambridge Invitational on April 25, where three Eagan players shot their career-best 18-hole scores. Eagan won that tournament.

Eagan’s top player, senior Jordy Drenttel, shot a career-best 78 and was medalist in the April 21 conference tourney at Emerald Greens. Drenttel was a state tournament qualifier last season. “She shot 84 at St. Peter and wasn’t happy. That tells you she has high expectations of herself,” Joran said. “She’s going to play college golf at Gustavus, which has a very good program.” Shelby Braun, Ellie Rohlf and Mallory Drenttel also have played in every varsity tournament. Braun and Rohlf each shot a career-best 85 in the Cambridge Invitational. Ninth-grader Ina San Jose was junior varsity medalist at the seasonopening Jefferson Invitational and was quickly moved to varsity. She was medalist at the St. Peter Invitational with a career-best 79. Kara Bloom, Erin Klukas and Maddie Carlin also have had some starts in varsity matches. Eastview, which won the second SSC tournament, has at least two players capable of scoring in the 70s consistently. That’s what Eagan has to deal

with as it chases the conference title. “We told the kids they can only take care of themselves,” Joran said. “Golf ’s the only sport where you can’t play defense.” The Wildcats have a match with Apple Valley at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at Valleywood. The next day they will go to the Irish Invitational at Emerald Greens, with play beginning at 2 p.m.

Eastview Invitational The Lightning breezed to the championship of its invitational tournament May 2 at Valleywood, on a day when the temperature might have topped out at 40 degrees. Sara Detlefsen, the Lightning’s No. 1 player, shot 76 and was medalist by four strokes over teammate Kristi Opatz. Apple Valley’s Jessica Reagan finished third with 84. Eastview’s team score of 345 won the event by 51 strokes over runner-up Robbinsdale Armstrong. Maddy Paulsen (94) and Madi Roe (95) also counted toward the Lightning’s team total.

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Tree Service

LUMBER: Approx. 8,000 bd. ft., misc. dimensions, 8', 10', 12' lengths. Call for details & price 763-561-2494

3090

Cemetery Lots

Bloomington Cemetery 2 plots, $1,000 each. 651-762-3727 Burial Plot Avail in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. (Garden of the Apostles). Valued at $2625 will sell for $1400. (715) 839-7570 Glen Haven: 2 plots, 2 vaults w/companion headstone. Value $8,990. Asking $6,500/BO. 218-828-3608

3110

Collectibles & Art

Licensed • Insured Roofing • Siding Custom Porches/Decks Kitchen and Bath Remodels Finished Basements Room Additions Quality at a Reasonable Price State Lic. ID#20637218 Tree Service

2620

3130

Estate Sales

A full house! Many 50's items, vintage - Halloween, books, sheet music & salt, pepper collection. Ducks Unlimited liquor decanters, many HH items, crafts, trunks, collectibles, more! Attic To Basement Sales

Furnishings

BED: Queen/King mattress set, 12” thick, Euro-pillow top, new in plastic. MSRP $799; sell for $350. Can deliv.

www.bedsmn.com Jen 612-424-3419

3210

Good Things To Eat

Beef Quarters for sale ¼ front ¼ back, steaks & burger. Very well fed & raised. Freezer packed. $1.50 lb hanging weight. Delivery Extra612-987-1044

3270

Misc. Wanted

Buying Old Trains & Toys

Ideal Tree Service 20%

Spring Tree Removal, Tree Trimming High Risk Climbing, Discount Stump Grinding and Storm Clean Up me is the ti

NOW Shrubs to trimedges &H

MN Certified Arborist A+ on Angies List

Quality Work and Low Rates Free Ests Lic’d & Ins’d

DAN WIMMER • (952) 881-2122

Arbor Tech Tree & Landscape, Inc.

• Tree Trimming • Storm Cleanup • Tree Removal • Land Clearing • Stump Removal • And Much More...

FREE ESTIMATES Winter Discounts Senior Discounts Senior Discounts

763-219-7796 Great Service • Affordable Prices Serving the Entire Metro Area

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

952-933-0200 Polaris Snowmobile & ATV's. Non-working only. Will pick-up, will pay cash! Call 612-987-1044

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3503

Garage Sales this week Apple Valley

5/13-14 (8-4) Cloz, décor, jewelry, HH, toddler, walk fit shoes. 12898 Garrett Av HUGE Sale: 5/14 (9-4), Electronics, Furn, Toys, Cloz 8135 159th Street West Kids Sale - Sat., May 14 (10am-4pm). Toys, games, books, sports. AV Community Center 14603 Hayes Rd.

LICENSED/INSURED

www.arbor-tech.com

Plymouth, MN

3506

Bloomington

3524

Sale: Fri & Sat 5/13 & 14 (9-4) LOTS ON SALE! 12707 Durham Way

Eden Prairie

8th Annual Relay for Life Sale All Proceeds to American Cancer Society. Thurs & Fri 5/12-13 (8-5); Sat, 5/14 (8-3) 8717 Beard Rd (Located in Shepherd Hills)

HUGE 20 Family Sale Thu-Sat, May 12-14 (8-3p) 8622 French Curve Furn, HH, Elec, Clothes.

Estate/Garage Sale! Lots of Antiques, collectibles, housewares. Thurs May 12 & 13. 8-4. 11101 Xylon Av S

Large Sale! 9868 Linden Dr 5/13-14 (8-1). Name brand cloz & access., HH, suitcases, pics, handcraft & fabric materials, furn & more.

Girl Scout Gar Sale! Sat 5/14. 8-2. HH, furn, toys, crafts. 10600 River Terrace

3525

Edina

Antqs/clocks, tools, '68 Schwinn, HH. 5929 Concord

HUGE Benefit Sale

BeFriender Ministry Thurs & Fri, May 12-13 (8-5)

10204 Nesbitt Ave South Huge Multi-Family Sale 5/12-14 (8:30-5). Local baseball team mission trip fund raiser. Furn., antiqs, bikes, toys, HH, Thomas train table & trains, DVDs, VHS, CDs, Play station 2 & Game Cube games, Play kitchen with foods, Kids cloz. 2174 E. Old Shakopee Rd. (2 blks E of Hwy 77-Cedar Ave)

Special Norman Rockwell Collection 12 Moth- Huge Sale! Fri 9-5, Sat 9-3. er's Day plates ('82-'93) Cloz, toys, exercise equip, w/certif. $170 763-537-4474 hh. 4364 College Hts Circle

3160 Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

Residential Remodeling

Office: 763-476-8412 Jeff Doyle: 763-228-1656 Chad Doyle: 763-228-1873 www.jdasc.com

Building Supplies

May 14-15 (9-5)

15 yrs exp.

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

3060

Merchandise

Minneapolis 5733 39th Ave. South

Thomas Tree Service

2510

3000

5/13 (8:30-3) 5/14 (9-12) Huge Multi-Fam Sale! 5/12 to 5/14 (10a-5p) 5400 Malibu Dr

3529

5/12-14 (9-6) Furn., antiqs, collectibles & misc. HH. Cash only 5671 6th St. NE

St. Louis Park

Pack Rat Back! Unique, antqs, cheap & fun. 5/12-14 (8-5) 3025 Salem Ave S

3589

Victoria

Deer Run Neighborhood Fri, 5/13 (5-9pm); Sat, 5/14 (8am-2pm). Over 40 homes! Hwy 5 to Cty Rd 11, So. to Deer Run Golf Course.

Victoria City Wide Garage Sales Fri, 5/13 (5-9); Sat, 5/14 (8-2) Businesses participating. See: thinkvictoriamn.com victoriatownsquare.com

3600

Fridley

40+FAMILY BLOCK SALE Sat 5/14 (8-4) N. of Mississippi St, East of University Ave. Incls. estate/church/moving

3552

3583

3603

Garage Sales next week Apple Valley

Garage/Plant Sale: 5/18-21 (8-5), perennials, D56 Houses, xmas, & misc HH. 14308 Gladiola Court

3605

Blaine

Mendota Heights

Multi Fam Sale: 5/13 (8-5) 6th annual, 5/19-20, 8a-5p. & 5/14 (8-12). Furn, tools, 8706 Van Buren Str. Lots dolls. 8621 Columbus Ave S Multi Fam Sale: 5/12 & 13 of women's plus sz cloz! (8-5). HH, Kitchen, Cloz, Youth Group Fundraiser Bloomington HUGE GARAGE SALE! Furn, 776 Hilltop Court 5/13 (8-4); 5/14 (8-1)

3606

HH, cloz, toys, small applcs.

Portland Avenue UMC 8000 Portland Ave. South

3507

Brooklyn Center

Multi Fam sale: 5/12-14 (84). Furn, kids items, HH, Misc, 5913 Pearson Drive

3508

Brooklyn Park

N'brhd Sale 5/13-14, 8-5 Something for all! HH, furn, clothes & collectibles. Glen Edin Ln 8915-9157

3516

Coon Rapids

Yard Sale! 80 yrs accumulation. 1354 121st Ave NW 5/14-15 (8-5) Tools, lumber, old stuff, much misc.

3519

Crystal

Fundraiser/Garage 5/12-15 Thurs (8-4), Fri & Sat (7-5) Sun (7-12) 8332 Northern Dr

MULTI FAMILY SALE Fri 5/13 (9-7) Sat 5/14 (8-4) 7916 35th Avenue North Yard Sale-Rain or Shine! Friday, May 13 (9am - 4pm) Crystal Care Center 3245 Vera Cruz Ave. North

3524

Eden Prairie

13th Annual Preserve Garage Sale Sat, May 14 (8:30am - 4pm) 50+ Garages Open! Free maps available beg. May 10 th at Preserve Center 11221 Anderson Lakes Pkwy.

Eden Prairie 952-941-8400 Annual Darnel N'hood Sale! Saturday, 5/14 (8:30-5) Furn., comp. equipment, kids, collectibles, HH, misc. Hot dogs will be served. Off of Flying Cloud & Anderson Lake Pkwy

3561

New Hope

5/12-14 (9-5) Fabrics,2 quilt machine/frame, misc. 8100 Del Dr

3565

Plymouth

Garage Sale Misc hh, Antiques. Thurs 5/12, Fri 5/13

8-5. 2365 Brockton Ln N Jamestown N'brhd: MultiHomes 5/12-14 (8-4) 1 blk W of Zachary off Schmidt Lk Rd

3566

Prior lake

The Wilds N'brhd Sales 90+ Homes Sat, 5/14 (8-3) Food sales-proceeds to charity

SE corner of CR 42 & CR 83

3567

Richfield

Blessed Trinity School Rummage / Bake Sale 5/11 - Presale $1 Adm (5-8p); 5/12 (8a-5p); 5/13 (1-6p); 5/14 (8a-12p) - $5 Bag Day 6720 Nicollet Av. S. (Gym)

3568

Robbinsdale

5 Family. 3840 Crystal lake Blvd. Th-Sat. 5/12-14. 9am-4pm New & Used New housewares, Cloz (Petite to Plus sz.), furn., collectibles, sm. display cases, dolls, misc! 5/13-14 (9am) 4405 & 4409 Beard Ave N.

3571

Rosemount

2421 Overlook Dr. 5/20-21 (8-5). Furn, baby, dishes, adult clz, HH, pottery, etc. Big Sale! 5/19 (8-5); 5/2021 (9-12). Furn., HH, misc. 10031 Colfax Ave. South Garage/Moving: 5/19-21 Variety of HH items MultiHomes: 4th Ave S & 102nd St

3607

Brooklyn Center

BC/BP DFL BIG SALE 7118 Grimes Ave N Fri-Sat 5/20-21 (8a-5p) HUGE 5/19-20 (8-5); 5/21 (92) 2 ponds, furn., much misc! 7230 Newton Ave. N.

3608

Brooklyn Park

2-Fam/5/20-21 (9-5)DLP 46” TV, Mikasa Arabella dishes, furn. 6190 104 Cir N 5/19-20 (9-5). Kids, cloz, Scrapb'king, Burley, HH, etc. 4013 Hollyhock Cir N

3609

Burnsville

HH, toys, baby, antqs, furn, linens, more. 5/20 (10-7) 5/21 (9-3) 13608 Upton Ave S

3619

Crystal

May 19-21 (8-6) Plus size cloz 1 to 5X, HH, antq, collectibles, art glass, misc. 5517 Welcome Ave N

3621

Deephaven

3623

Eagan

Huge Multi-Fam! 5/18-21 (8-5) Hand crocheted 18” doll clothes, lots of good stuff. 1730 Sartell Ave

St. Louis Park

Multi-Family Sale 5/13-5/14 9am-4pm. Baby gear, baby/kid cloz, furn, HH, Toys. 2908 Raleigh ave

3623

Eagan

5/19-21 (7-3) Kids/Adlt cloz toys, HH, décor, Antiqs, books. 3943 Princeton Trl.

Mounds View

Irondale Baseball Comm. Gar. Sales-NB, MV, SV area; 5/19-21. Book w/maps avail. for $2 at Mounds View Comm. Ctr & Super America at Rice Creek/Silver Lk Rd

Huge Sale: 5/19-20 (8-5) 5/21 (8-1). HH, cloz, Furn, 1619 Blackhawk Lk Dr

3658

Lexington Square N'brhd Sat, 5/21 (8-3) 70+ Homes!

Massive Rummage Sale St John's Church 2201 3rd St NE May 19-21

SE crnr of Lexington & Wescott

3624

Eden Prairie

HUGE Multi Family! Off Heritage-7452 Colby Ct Th-Sa (9a-6p) May 19-21

3625

Edina

One day only! 5/19 (8-4) HH, kid items, cloz, Foosball tbl, misc. 4500 W. 42nd St

3629

Fridley

NE Minneapolis

Thur-Fri 9-5; Sat 9-1 Bag Day $3

3661

New Hope

5/19-21 (9-5) Lots of furn! dbl bed, HH, cloz, sewing mach., misc. 4633 Flag Av N

Big Sale! 5/19-20 (8 - ?) Kids cloz, toys, Men's, misc. HH items.

9017 32nd Ave. North Multi-Family: Th & Fri, 5/19-20 (4-8); Sat, 5/21 (8-5); Sun, 5/22 (12-5). HH, kids cloz, furn, toys, more. 4106 Jordan Ave N

5/20-21 (9-5) Tons of boys cloz (sz. 2T-12), HH, X-mas, much more 6549 Lucia Ln

3665

Innsbruck N. Twnhomes 15+ Sales! 5/19-20 (8-5); 5/21 (8-3). Meister Rd & West Bavarian Pass. Must See!

5/18-19 (8-6); 5/20 (8-12) Messiah Methodist Church 17805 County Rd. 6

Multi Family Sale! 5/19 & 5/20. 9-5. Misc hh, 881 & 942 Rice Creek Terrace NE

3631

Golden Valley

Huge Church Rummage Sale: May 20 (5-8) $3 Adm.;

Plymouth

Huge Church Sale

Salesman Samples in figurines, home décor, seasonal items, toys, cloz, shoes, handbags, books. Fri & Sat, May 20-21 (9-4) 10800 41 st Ave North

3667

Richfield

May 21 (8-1) $2 bag sale 12-1

Calvary Lutheran 7520 Golden Valley Rd. 1 blk N, 2 blks E of Hwy 55 & Winnetka (park in N lot)

3636

Hamel

3639

Hopkins

2 Garages – 1 Big Sale! 5/21 (8-5) New, used, antiqs.

333 & 343 Van Buren Av N

3643

Lakeville

The TJMAXX of Garage Sales. 5/19-20 (8-5) 5/21 (8-2) No Junk! Multi-Fam! Furn, Kitch, HH, knk-kncks; pics, cloz-wmn/tn boys, purses, vint jwlry. 16902 Javelin Av

3649

Medicine Lake

Multi family. Huge Sale. 1 day 5/21; 8-3. Peninsula Rd. furn. Toys & more.

3654

Richfield City Wide Garage Sales Thursday - Saturday

5/19-21, 8a-3p Jacuzzi scooter chair, power recliner, designer jewelry, tools, furn, cloz, HH & misc. 812 Hamel Rd. 116/55

Minnetonka

Destination Imagination Fundraiser! Rosemount Multi Fam: 5/19-21 (8-4), Sale! 5/19 & 5/20 (9-5) Furn Middle School Cafeteria, 500+ books, tools, fishing, toys, hh, Xmas, womens Sat, May 14, 9-3. Cash only RR, airline, 1000+ old cloz, 4557 Saddlewood Dr items. 4540 Linwood Lane

3583

3656

Having a Garage Sale? Advertise your sale in Sun•Classifieds

952-392-6888

May 19, 20, 21 FREE Sale List for buyers available starting May 17 at: Richfield Community Ctr., 7000 Nicollet Ave S Richfield Liquor Stores Craig's List & website:

www. richfieldrecreation.com For more information

612-861-9363

3671

Rosemount

Rosemount UMC Sale! 5/25-26 (8-7); 5/27 (8-12) Cloz, toys, HH, furn., more!

14770 Canada Ave. West 651-423-2475

3683

St. Louis Park

Estate Sale 5/19-20 (9-4) 5/21 (8-5) Hutches, china, HH, furn. 5648 W. 25½ St

3700

Leisure

3720

Boats, New & Used

Pontoon boat: 18', 1999, Aurora. 50hp ES Outboard motor, boat cover & Bimini top, $3,300. 952-393-9967

Apple Valley, Rosemount & Eagan Sun-Current – Thursday, May 12, 2011 – www.minnlocal.com

3810

Sporting Goods & Misc

Nodic Track – New $100 952-469-2836

Agriculture/ Animals/Pets

3900

3970

Pets

Brittany Spaniel Male needs loving, caring home 11 mo. Sweet, gentle family dog. $250. 612 747-2020

5000

Rentals

5600

Rooms For Rent

Move in Special / Furn. Studio Rooms for Rent Incl. all utils., phone, cable & Internet from $799/mo. Call Michael 763-227-1567

6400

Apartments & Condos For Rent

Real Estate Auctions

7710

Real Estate Auction Nominal Opening Bids Start at $1,000 2107 Parkside Circle,Cologne 3BR 1BA 984sf+/3405 E Lake St, Long Lake 1BR 1BA 792sf+/4824 53RD St E Unit 504,Mpls 1BR 1BA 722sf+/4153 27TH Ave S, Mpls 2BR 1BA 768sf+/17695 Lake Oak Circle,Lkvlle 3BR 3BA 2,470sf+/9250 La Rivier Ct, Edn Pairie 3BR 2BA All properties sell: 11:30AM Sat., May. 21 at 17695 Lake Oak Circle, Lakeville williamsauction.com/may 800-801-8003 Many properties now available for online bidding! A Buyers Premium may apply. Williams & Williams MN Broker: Dean C. Williams Re Lic RA88426 7120 S. Lewis Ave, Ste 200 Tulsa OK 74136-5401

9000

Real Estate Auctions

9100

7710

Real Estate Auctions

1245 E. Bluff, Shakopee, MN. Bids due by May 18, 2011 at 3:00 pm CST. Call for details

Alliance Bid, Inc. 763-262-5555 800-262-5092

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE • FOR LEASE

EDINA • 494 & FRANCE 140 – 3,000 SF Offices. $12 - $15 PSF Gross Rent

4445 West 77th St. Tom Fletcher

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

CUSTOMER SERVICE DRIVER W/ VEHICLE CUBE VAN Needed! AUTOMOTIVE TOOL Bloomington Co seeks exp'd individual to work as part of our team. Phone & counter sales. Strong communication skills. Automotive background preferred. Great benefits. Fax or e-mail your resume 952-881-6480 hloyd3@gmail.com

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

952-224-5555

Approximately 6400 sq ft of warehouse space, with one dock, private warehouse office and one drive in door. South Blmgtn $3500 per month gross rent. (Includes taxes, insurance, utilities, all operating expenses.) Call 651-414-6055 for details/showing.

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Experienced Cert Med Asst

Know the Metro area? FT Days. X-ray Cert, PhleWant consistent, solid botomy, CPR Cert. Send work + great commission? resume and references to info@tcohr.com M-F days, 120 miles/day or less. You need acceptable cube van or Sprinter van, good MVR, DOT phys, Double Exposure lease vehicle may be availPlace your classified ad with us and able. Call Jim at Elite be placed on our Web Site! Trans, 763-785-0124 wkdys 952-392-6888 8am-4pm for more info.

Picture Yourself Here!

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Prime Location/Shakopee Valley RV Park Sealed Bid Auction

Lic# 86-65

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Employment

Blmgtn: Lrg LL, Apt, 494 & MOA $660 + ½ gas/elec. Assembly Sr. Printed Circuit Amenities!! 612-386-5026 Board Assembly Burnsville Company has 1st shift FT opening for Double Exposure Place your classified ad with us and electronic assembler with be placed on our Web Site! SMD hand soldering expe952-392-6888 rience. Exp with ISO, QS/TS, and 6 Sigma preferred. 7000 Real Estate Analog Technologies Corp 952-894-9228

7710

9100

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

Digi-Key Corporation, located in Thief River Falls, MN, is a rapidly growing global distributor of electronic components, with sales exceeding $1.5 billion annually. We have over 2,400 employees and offer world-class career opportunities, competitive compensation, an outstanding beneﬁts program, and a comfortable, friendly work environment. Share in our success and make Digi-Key part of your future!

Systems Support Specialist Responsibilities: t Manage select server-based applications t Work with end users to develop computer-based solutions to meet evolving business needs t Assist with project implementations t Assist with completion of daily/routine technical work such as system monitoring, user management, backups, documentation, etc. t Respond to calls for system/technical support and troubleshoot system issues t Interact with external vendors as required t Other duties as assigned or required Requirements: t Good fundamental understanding of computer and networking systems t Experience with desktop and server operating systems and applications t Experience with administration of HR systems is preferred t Adaptable to change and unexpected events t Good written and verbal communication skills t An interest and willingness to remain up-to-date on the latest related technologies t Willingness to work additional hours when necessary t Self motivated and able to work independently when that is necessary t An associate-level degree or higher in an IT/MIS or related ﬁeld in addition to relevant past work experience

Ask about our Relocation Incentive! To apply for this or other available opportunities, visit

www.digikey.com/careers Digi-Key is an Equal Opportunity/Afﬁrmative Action Employer.

IMMEDIATE NEED! * BURNSVILLE BRANCH * Looking for a CAREER, NOT just a pay check? All experience levels encouraged to apply! Sales Reps: Comp. Base + comm. Lawn Care Specialists: Hourly + X ½ + comm. Benefits: Paid Training & benefits you'd expect from the US Industry Leader. Required to pass: Drug screen, background and motor vehicle record checks. APPLY TODAY! www.TruGreenJobs.com Further questions, Call 952-351-9298 AA/EOE/M/F/V/D

Open the door to a life of learning.

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Internet/Sales Supervisor Sun Newspapers & the Sun Patriot Newspaper group are searching for a creative & energetic Internet/Sales Supervisor. The qualified candidate will be responsible for three core areas: working with existing sales reps to grow Internet/Online sales, making their own Internet/Online sales calls, & supervising 3-4 advertising sales representatives helping them to improve their print & online sales. The position will report to an Advertising Manager.

Job responsibilities include: • Daily outbound prospecting from lead lists, customer lists & self-generated lists • Regular presentations & proposals to customers & prospects • Strategizing with team members to grow revenues from top accounts & secure new ones to achieve & exceed sales targets • Working collaboratively with sales departments in all company publications & Web sites, plus the business office, creative services, & production departments • Contributing to the success & growth of the sales team in both print & online revenue

Experience and qualifications: • Minimum 5 years sales experience, with at least 2 year in a senior sales role and/or sales management (with preference given to experience with Internet sales) • High computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office, & excellent Internet skills • Excellent verbal & written communication, demonstrated negotiation skills, excellent presentation skills • Previous advertising sales or category experience an asset Our newspapers & websites have strong readership, reach affluent markets & provide useful, timely news & information. Benefits include paid time off, health & dental coverage & retirement investment plans. Position earnings is a mixture of salary & commission & will be based upon experience.

Please send a complete cover letter & resume to: Jason Cole at jcole@acnpapers.com

www.minnlocal.com – Thursday, May 12, 2011 – Apple Valley, Rosemount & Eagan Sun-Current

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Class A Drivers McLane Minnesota, a wholesale grocery distributor is looking for Class A Drivers to join our team Min req: HS or GED, pass drug screen and DOT requirements, Class A CDL with Haz Mat endorsement. 2 yrs exp pre, excellent pay & benefits (401(k) with match, Med, Dental, Vision, Life and Dis), Safety Bonus. Driver's average wage is $55,000/yr in the first year. Please email, fax or mail your resume to: McLane MN 1111 W 5th Street Northfield, MN 55057 Fax: (507) 664-3042 email: mnhr@mclaneco.com

EOE For current openings call 507-664-3070

Electrician- Industrial GAF Materials Corporation, American's largest manufacturer of building products, has an immediate opening for an Electrician in our Minneapolis manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include maintaining plant electrical & instrumentation systems in a manner to insure the productive capability of the plant. You will also install, troubleshoot, inspect, & repair pneumatic, digital, analog, hydraulic & electronic instrumentation. We will rely on you to conduct preventative maintenance procedures on facility equip to ensure the essential care, maintenance & operation of equipment. Exp with AC/DC drives a plus. This is a 2nd shift position (2PM - 10 PM) Monday through Sunday. It also includes on call work when necessary. This position requires a High School diploma or general education degree (GED) & Journeymen or Master Electrician License. We offer a very competitive benefits package. For immediate consideration, fax your resume to (612) 520-8772, or email cgrowe@gaf.com You may apply in person or mail your resume to: GAF Materials Corp 50 Lowry Ave North Minneapolis, MN 55411 GAF is an EEO, drug free workplace.

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

JOIN A WINNING TEAM !

Be a Superstar Flight Attendants

at Sun Newspapers

Mesaba Airlines, is seeking customer service oriented, dependable professionals to join our Minneapolis/ St. Paul, MN based Flight Attendant team. Our employees are proud to provide safe and reliable air transportation serving Delta Air Lines routes.

INSIDE SALES

If you are interested in a fast paced, exhilarating career with Mesaba Airlines as a flight attendant, please join us for one of our: Flight Attendant Information Sessions Wednesday, May 11th 8am & 12pm Tuesday, May 17th 8am & 12pm Wednesday, May 18th 8am & 12pm The sessions will be held at: Hilton Minneapolis/ St. Paul Airport 3800 American Boulevard East Bloomington, MN To apply for this position and the entire job description, responsibilities and requirements please go to our website at www.mesaba.com. Business attire required.

Sun Classifieds Work! Call

(952 ) 392 –

Are you outgoing, positive and self-motivated? Sun Newspapers has an immediate opening for an entry level inside sales professional to join our team. With this position, you will be responsible for using your business development skills to identify and build long-term relationships with new and existing accounts. Duties and Responsibilities: Identify sources of sales leads, prospects and referral sources to build account list Analyzing customer needs and identifying solutions Develop and maintain good business relationships Closing sales over the phone Tracking and achieving/exceeding sales goals Requirements 0-2 years sales and customer service experience Strong persuasive prospecting and interpersonal closing skills Professional communication skills and presence on the phone Energy, self-motivation, enthusiasm, integrity Outstanding organization skills Computer proficiency If you believe you have what it takes to be a superstar, send your resume to:

pmiller@ acnpapers.com

LEAD PRODUCTION OPERATOR SICK, Inc. is a global leading manufacturer of sensors, safety systems & automatic identification products for industrial applications. Whether automating factories or optimizing distribution centers, SICK provides costeffective solutions. We are seeking a motivated self-starting Lead Production Operator that will provide leadership, work direction, & training of fellow production team members. Provide leadership & coaching to production team members by identifying areas of improvement & offering input on performance for all team members. Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 yrs experience in leading or supervising in a production environment, strong professional communication skills, coaching & fostering a team environment. A High school diploma or equivalent is required with 1- 2 yrs experience in an Electro/ Mechanical assembly environment is preferred. Hand soldering experience in a through-hole environment a must! Ability to read & understand work instructions & simple assembly prints. Must have basic PC skills in Windows based software. If you thrive in a fastpaced, team-oriented work environment that offers challenges and the opportunity for growth, we're the place for you! SICK, Inc. is located in West Bloomington and offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits program. Qualified candidates should apply online by following the prompts below and send a cover letter and resume, including salary history/ requirements to be considered. Please reference Production Lead (NL-GUSPLSL1110) for the position you wish to apply for. Visit us at www.sickusa.com

6888

Affirmative Action (AA)/ Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.

to place your ad.

Please No agencies/No telephone inquiries No Relocation

Secure your retirement with U.S. Savings Bonds

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

Journeyman Millworker

Quality Assurance Editor

Foldcraft Co., a 100% employee-owned manufacturer of food service furnishings has an opportunity for a Journeyman Millworker at our Bloomington, MN location.

Local market research firm is looking for detail oriented people to edit mystery shop reports. Excellent spelling, grammar & phone skills a must! Requires minimum of 4 hrs/day & 1 wknd/mo. We offer paid training, flexible hours, & the opportunity to work from home. Pay averages $12-14/hr. Email resume & cover letter to: QEApps@BestMark.com

Required Qualifications: This position requires an individual with a thorough understanding and knowledge in all facets of architectural millwork fabrication, including the set-up and operation of various wood working tools and machines. The incumbent must be familiar with various types of wood and laminates, and have proven experience in reading and interpreting CAD drawings. A minimum of 5 years of experience, along with knowledge of installation requirements and AWI Quality Standards, is a must. Finally, this individual must have the ability to work with and through others in a team environment, be self-motivated to finish assignments independently and according to all specifications, and have a personal drive to be creative and bring solutions to the team. Foldcraft Co. offers competitive wages and bonus plans and a complete benefits package. Foldcraft Co. 615 Centennial Drive Kenyon, MN 55946 Email: humanresources@ foldcraft.com FAX: 507-789-8363 www.plymold.com AA/EOE * If you have applied to Foldcraft Co. within the past 90 days, no need to reapply.

9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

9450

Volunteer Programs

Exchange Students International Student Exchange, ISE, is looking for Area Representatives & Host Families in your area. ISE is a nonprofit organization promoting global awareness since 1982. ISE is looking to find caring, capable people with strong community and family ties. Participants enjoy and learn from the experience of hosting or being a Rep for a foreign exchange student. Learn MORE today by visiting: www.iseusa.com or calling Marion @ 1-888-906-7388

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Automotive

9611

Buick

1995 Buick LeSabre 4dr, tan, 120M, all power, gd tires, $1450/BO 952-927-0085

9667

Pontiac

06 Grand Prix: 4dr, 91K, new tires & batt. Runs & looks great. Lite hail dam on silver paint-hard to see. Black cloth int. 2nd owner. $9150/bo 612-987-1044

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• 3 lines, 4 weeks, choose 2 zones • Additional lines: $7.00 • Merchandise $151.00 or more • Includes mnsun.com website

GARAGE SALES (CGS) $40

• 3 lines, 2 weeks, All zones • Additional lines: $10.00 • FREE Garage Sale Kit available at one of our three offices - Or we can mail it to you for an additional $4.50 • Rain Insurance $2.00 • Includes mnsun.com website

TRANSPORTATION (CTRAN) $44

• 3 lines, 4 weeks, choose 2 zones • Additional lines: $7.00 • Includes mnsun.com website *Includes www.wikimetro.com website

13 WEEK RUN! (CTIL) $50 Merchandise only

• 3 lines, Runs for 13 weeks, choose 2 zones • Additional lines: $7.00 • For 1 item priced under $2500, price must be in ad, must call every fourth week to renew, private party ads only • Includes mnsun.com website • Maximum of 13 weeks

FREE CLASSIFIEDS

One Item for Sale, $100 or Less • Mail or FAX in only Tuesday - Thursday Friday, Monday, and Call-ins: $7.00 per ad, 1 week, 1 zone One ad per customer per week. Additional zones are $7.00. Three line maximum. Price must be in ad.

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TO PLACE YOUR AD

Ads may be placed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. DEADLINE: Mondays at 3:00 pm* *Earlier on Holiday Weeks BY PHONE: BY FAX: BY MAIL:

952-392-6888 952-941-5431 10917 Valley View Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Attn: Classified IN PERSON: Visit the Eden Prairie Classified Office

HOW TO PAY

We gladly accept VISA, American Express, Mastercard, personal checks, and cash.

LOCATION

EDEN PRAIRIE 10917 Valley View Road

SSunERVICES & POLICIES Newspapers reserves the right to edit, refuse, reject or cancel any ad at any time. Errors must be reported on the first day of the publication, and Sun Newspapers will be responsible for no more than the cost of the space occupied by the error and only the first insertion. We shall not be liable for any loss or expense that results from the publication or omission of an advertisement.

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Mail order form to: Sun•Classifieds, 10917 Valley View Road • Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Or fax order form to: 952-941-5431 Deadline: Mondays at 3:00 pm - Earlier deadline on Holiday Weeks Note: Newsprint does not fax legibly, you must fax a photocopy of the completed order form below. Please use this order form when placing your Classified ads.

• Use the grid below to write your ad. • Please print completely and legibly to ensure the ad is published correctly.

• Punctuate and space the ad copy properly. • Include area code with phone number. • 3 line minimum

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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Please fill out completely.

■ Sun•Sailor

Incomplete forms may not run.

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■ Sun•Focus

Arden Hills, Blaine, Columbia Heights, St. Anthony, Falcon Heights, Fridley, Mounds View, New Brighton, Roseville, Spring Lake Park

■ Sun•Current South

Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Lakeville, Rosemount, Savage

■ Sun•Current Central

Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Richfield

■ Sun•Post

Amount enclosed: $________________________ Classification _____________________________ Date of Publication ________________________ Credit Card Info: ■ VISA ■ MasterCard ■ American Express Card # ____________________________________ Exp. Date __________________CID #__________ Name ____________________________________ Address __________________________________ __________________________________________

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In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

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