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LV woman part of effort to help families with Down syndrome children Group of Twin Cities mothers leading charge to raise up to $100,000 for GiGi’s Playhouse BY MICHAEL RICCI SUN NEWSPAPERS A Lakeville woman has realized a mission through her 13-year-old son’s joy. Lakeville resident, and mother of a 13-year-old son with Down syndrome, Danyel Hinson is on a mission – to provide a better life for her son and all families with children dealing with Down syndrome. The mother of three children is part of a group of volunteers that is working to bring the first GiGi’s Playhouse to the Twin Cities

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Around 100 Local 512 union members protested 7 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at the construction site of the new Walmart store at the intersection of I-35 and County Road 70. The union is alleging that a subcontractor is exploiting its workers and that its members are there in support of workers of AME Construction of Wayzata. (Submitted photo)

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of “unskilled” workers as they are set to begin erecting the steel to be used as a frame for a new Walmart store that will be located at the Interstate 35 and County Road 70 intersection in Lakeville. More than 100 Local 512 members descended at the west frontage road BY MICHAEL RICCI – SUN NEWSPAPERS near the 210th street exit 7 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17, in what the union referred to as Usually construction sites lack anyan “area standard picket.” thing that would spark great interest, According to an official with the local but suddenly the site of a new Lakeville W e ae lot k l of y action S u p e r Sunion a v i ngroup, g s ! the Feb. 17 protest was to Walmart location has seen “educate the public about the exploitarecently. tion of the poorly trained laborers who Union groups are protesting and are being paid substandard wages by accusing a subcontractor at the Walmart subcontractor AME Construction of construction site of exploiting its dozens

Wayzata.” The Local 512, which is of the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers, further said that the area standard picket was “in opposition to use underpaid, untrained workers.” One week later, other union members got in on the action by participating in another protest 7 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, Local 512 and members of other trade unions hit the streets near the site of construction literally by picketing just seven days later for the same reason in a WALMART: TO PAGE 14

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Upcoming Heritage Library kids’ programs The Dakota County Heritage Library, 20085 Heritage Dr., Lakeville will host the following upcoming children’s program, which like all programs are free of charge. Books and Beyond: Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!: Families with children of all ages are invited to attend a free program of stories about insects and other creepy crawlers and a related craft presented by the ISD 194 ECFE Advisory Council 10:15-11 a.m. Monday, March 5. Meet the Author and Illustrator of Rudy O’Tooty: Children and adults are invited to celebrate the publication of “Rudy O’Tooty,” the newest picture book about Rudy the amazing puppy, by author Stacy Waibel and illustrator Michelle Gruebele, with a reading and refreshments 7-8 p.m. Monday, March 5. Books will be available for purchase and autographing. Indoor Chalk Art: Children of all ages are invited to help create sidewalk chalk style murals on long paper rolls in the meeting room of the library 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 6. Storytime for 2s and 3s: Children

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Payout is $255,000 to District 191 administrator Tania Chance resigns under separation agreement BY JOHN GESSNER – SUN NEWSPAPERS

School District 191’s recently departed head of human resources took with her nearly $255,000 through a separation agreement between the two parties. Tania Z. Chance, the former executive director of organizational development, is being paid $254,815 under the agreement, which the Burnsville-EaganSavage School Board approved on Jan. 19. Chance, who resigned effective Feb. 1, worked only seven months of a 24month contract period from July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2013. She was employed by the district for 18 months. District officials wouldn’t elaborate on circumstances leading to the agreement. Nine lines of the document, which is public, are blacked out because the district says they are protected by state data privacy law. School Board Chair Ron Hill says he understands that people in the district might be frustrated with the payout and the level of disclosure.

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“We have to follow the law, too,” he said on Wednesday. “Yes, we recognize it is a lot of money,” Hill said. “But again, the decision, the separation agreement, was very carefully weighed, and was made in the best interests of our school district and what we’re trying to do as a district.” The agreement “does not constitute an admission or indication by the School District that it has engaged in any wrongdoing,” the document said. Nor was any disciplinary action taken against Chance during her employment, the district points out. Under the agreement, she resigned on Feb. 1 and was granted a paid leave of absence through Jan. 31, 2012. The agreement said the payout “satisfies any and all obligations that the School District has to Chance, including, but not limited to, salary, sick leave, personal leave, vacation leave, severance pay, insurance benefits, Tania Chance or any other benefits or compensation” due her under contract, district policy or law. Some people in the district say Chance

– a native New Yorker who previously worked as human resources coordinator and director of equity in the Spring Lake Park School District – brought to District 191 a forward manner and ideas on how to upgrade its personnel system. During her tenure there was reorganization and a net staff reduction in the Human Resources Department, Hill said. But some in the district have complained about additional department hires made during her tenure. “We’ve tried to make things more efficient,” Hill said. “We’re trying to incorporate more technology into the human resources function.” “Let’s just say that she made changes in terms of what she thought would be beneficial to the school district,” Hill said. The changes included outsourcing the district’s substitute teaching system to Kelly Services, which increased the “fill rate” in classrooms needing subs from 85 percent to 96.2 percent, according to district spokeswoman Ruth Dunn. Chance is the author of a novel, “SHEgo.” A 2010 YouTube video showing her in various stages of daily life – exercising, sleeping, driving, reading, pouring drinks and even downing a shot

– is described as a “book trailer depicting a fictional character in promotion of the novel.” It apparently rankled some people in the district. “I’ve been asked: Was that (the video) a factor in what transpired here? No. It’s just something that we were aware of,” Hill said. More recently, the district teachers union has charged that the shakeup in human resources has delayed talks on a new teacher contract. “Did that impact negotiations directly? No, not really,” Hill said, noting that both sides agreed to forestall serious talks until after the district’s levy renewal referendum in November. Then the holidays came; now negotiators are meeting regularly, Hill said. Since Chance’s departure, the district’s negotiating team has been led by Stacey Sovine, director of employee relations. Sovine is also currently in charge of the Human Resources Department, Hill said. Officials haven’t decided whether to replace Chance, he said. “We’ll look at (that) in the context of the existing budget” and the structure of the office, he said.

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New Lakeville House district has no incumbent Rep. Holberg’s district moved north into Burnsville BY AARON VEHLING – SUN NEWSPAPERS The redistricting of legislative districts, a decennial occurrence, has left Lakeville with a new House district without an incumbent and has pushed Rep. Mary Liz Holberg of Lakeville into a mostly-Burnsville, less conservative district. “As a senator, I’m very sorry to lose her from my senate district,” said Dave Thompson, who will run for re-election in the new Senate District 58. “I’m a huge fan of hers and admirer of her career and what she’s done as legislator.” Holberg will have to run for re-election in House district 56B, which covers a large chunk of Burnsville from the Lakeville border up to Highway 13, north of the I-35W/I-35E split. The northwest portion of Lakeville is also in her district and encompasses the area surrounding Orchard Lake and south down I-35 to about 185th Street. Will Morgan, a former Burnsville legislator who served 2006-2010 in most

of Holberg’s new district, told Thisweek he intends to run again for a House seat. He had planned to run before the redistricting. he said. The redistricting does not change that. “I’m looking forward to the challenge,” Morgan said. Morgan will have to introduce himself to voters in southern Burnsville and northwestern Lakeville, but is confident. He said his wife used to teach in ISD 196, which covers parts of the House district around Burnsville Center. As for Lakeville, “I’ll go down there and meet some new people,” he said. “I look forward to meeting folks and winning this race.” Most of Holberg’s current district falls in that new, vacant House district 58A. Thisweek tried to reach Holberg for comment for this story, but her legislative aid said the House Ways and Means Committee Chair was busy throughout the day with meetings. Overall, Lakeville will go from representation of one Senate District with two House seats in said district, to three Senators and three House members. In addition to Thompson’s new

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Senate District and the new Senate District 56 in which Holberg’s new House District will reside, the Valley Park area of Lakeville will be under Senate District 57, which is currently under Tara Mack’s representation. Thompson said his district has not changed immensely. “I get the sense there is probably not a dramatic change in the demographics and politics of the district,” he said. However, he will not approach this election with complacency. “I intend to run hard, door-knock and get information out about the issues,” Thompson said. It is not often an entire district is left without an incumbent following redistricting. Speculation abounds as to who is interested in a district that represents the bulk of Lakeville. Thompson declined to comment on potentially interested parties. Some pointed toward Lakeville City Council Member Matt Little, who just announced his bid for mayor last year and who lives in Valley Park. He would have to move further south to be in the new district. “Let there be no doubt,” he told Thisweek. “I’m running to be the

mayor of our city.” Holberg could not be reached to respond to the possibility of her moving to the new, more Lakeville-centric district. Lakeville School Board Member and former City Administrator Bob Erickson, who lives virtually on the border of 56B and the new, vacant district, was another object of speculation. He declined to reply with his intentions, but did indicate on the record that he has received a lot of support for his role on the School Board. Erickson ran against Thompson for state Senate in the 2010 primary. He most recently served on the state commission charged with revamping the state’s integration funding program. In Farmington, Rep. Pat Garofalo’s new House district would expand to more townships south and east, as it follows Thompson’s new district boundaries. Even though his new Senate District 58 mostly follows his current District 36, Thompson said there is danger in being overly presumptive about election outcomes. “Any politician confident about that is confident at their own peril,” he said.

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John Metcalf Junior High School STEM team member Kayla Kruse, left, introduced Sen. Amy Klobuchar, center, to the classroom and her fellow STEM students upon Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s arrival. Fellow ninth-grader, Sarah Somar, right, was among the first to speak directly with Klobuchar about her activity. As part of her Made in America economic tour, Klobuchar visited Metcalf and a Burnsville business Tuesday, Feb. 21. (Photo by Michael Ricci – Sun Newspapers)

Sen. Klobuchar encourages Metcalf STEM students Sixteen students demonstrate activities BY MICHAEL RICCI SUN NEWSPAPERS Congressional delegate attends junior high school for the first time. As part of her ongoing “Made in America” economic tour, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar took time to visit 16 STEM students Tuesday, Feb. 21, John Metcalf Junior High School, 2250 Diffley Road, Burnsville. Klobuchar’s visit to Metcalf was the first of two stops the senator

made in Burnsville accompanied by the city’s Mayor Elizabeth Kautz. The second stop was to R.T. Dygert International, 12121 Nicollet Ave. S., in Burnsville. Klobuchar has visited many businesses and communities since October 2011 to showcase successful economic development, in addition to job creation opportunities, officials said. She met with science, technology, engineering, and math students at Metcalf to discuss and stress the importance of education in these subjects for the future of the Minnesota and the U.S. KLOBUCHAR: TO PAGE 11

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Success was achieved in a matter of minutes I’m a juggler. You wouldn’t know it by a demonstration of my skills, but during a recent Tuesday morning I began the slow journey toward juggling proficiency. I knew years ago that I wanted to learn how to juggle. I was shopping the post-Christmas discounts at a Minnetonka Target store several years ago and discovered a set of juggling balls on clearance. I bought them, not realizing it would be more than eight years before I learned how to use them.

MIKE HANKS Bloomington Community Editor Sure, there were instructions in the box, instructions I never stopped to read, and have long since lost. It took until Feb. 7, 2012, for me to become a juggler, and what better place for me to learn the fine art of juggling than an institution of higher learning.

I attended Success Day presentations at Normandale Community College of Bloomington Feb. 7. The third annual Success Day features workshops, lectures and presentation that center on careers, education, finance, leadership, personal interest and wellness. Success Day is open to the community, not just Normandale students, although they appeared to comprise the majority of attendees I encountered that day. I had intended to start my morning by attending a session about

“brain magic.” I arrived right at 10 a.m., only to find that it was standing room only. I wanted to type notes during the presentation, so I decided I’d run to a different session and return for the afternoon presentation on brain magic. The problem, I would later discover, is that unlike other presentations I had considered, there wasn’t a second presentation of brain magic. It was a one-shot deal. HANKS: TO NEXT PAGE

Sen. Thompson’s ‘Employee Freedom Bill’ right for workers While we citizens work and struggle during these extremely poor economic times, it only makes sense that individuals would like to keep all they earn for obvious reason, and in the past few years, it seems more municipalities are even getting it – keep spending at a minimum. They have been doing this by making difficult but still necessary cuts and by not approving increases in forms of compensation. But if you are like many who just happen to work in a field and happen to be in a union, and you don’t happen to agree with cer-

MICHAEL RICCI Burnsville/Lakeville Community Editor tain views or actions of your respective union, you have little to say when it comes to paying dues, dues that add up to very large sums of money to support those very political activities. To address those in the political sense is not entirely the issue, as there are many union workers who are not too concerned with politics as opposed to choice.

Well, they soon may have the choice to not pay dues for whatever reason they choose. In early February, Sen. Dave Thompson of Lakeville proposed the Employee Freedom Bill at the legislature. Thompson was attacked as being anti-union and another “evil Republican” who is callous as all can be. The author of one letter accused the senator of wanting to “bust unions.” This person also seemed to imply that Thompson’s proposed amendment would leave citizens without the ability to bargain for decent medical benefits and put

them at risk of losing living wages. The facts of the matter are that none of this person’s presuppositions will occur. According to the Center of the American Experiment, if Minnesota has passed Employee Freedom back in 1977, the personal income per household would have been up to $7,700 more per year. But why let solid data run interference when one is trying to advance his ideas rhetorically, without substantiation?

may cause car accidents. Millions of birds and fish suffocate each year by getting their heads stuck in cans or plastic rings. There’re ways to prevent littering. Set an example – DON’T DO IT. Try to pick up one piece of litter every day. Purchase garbage cans with secure lids. Planting flowers beside the street may prevent littering, as people usually don’t like to throw garbage where it is pretty.

Littering is serious business. When people litter, it hurts everything especially our mother Earth. Without mother Earth, we would not exist on this planet. Just think about it. We would be like the people in the movie Wall-e, forced to live in outer space because we chose to litter. Abigail Rousseau, sixth-grader, Falcon Ridge Middle School, Apple Valley

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Will ‘Wall-e’ be our reality? To the editor: Littering is serious business. When people litter, they may not realize all the problems they cause. Littering is illegal and harmful to our environment. It may result in killing or hurting animals and people. Truly there is no reason to litter. According to Green Eco

Services, 75 percent of Americans admit to littering in the last five years. Men, aged 1835, are the biggest offenders. People who smoke and those who eat out twice a week litter a lot. Some people litter because they’re lazy and/or don’t care. Throwing gum wrappers, bottles, or any kind of waste on the ground breaks the law and can result in a fine of possibly $200 or more. Littering can harm or even cause death. Trash on streets

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easier it will be to continue the pattern. I have yet to sustain the pattern much more than 30 seconds, but three weeks ago I couldn’t juggle with any proficiency whatsoever, so I’ve already come a long way. Perhaps one day I’ll learn to juggle clubs, flaming torches of five balls. Perhaps I’ll add spins and other tricks to my repertoire. Only time will tell. For now I’m focused on proficient three-ball juggling, and I have no doubt I will succeed. It took 41 years for me to become a juggler, but better late than never. I’m not sure juggling is what educators have in mind when they discuss lifelong learning, but I had forgotten the joy of pursuing an interest purely for self-fulfillment.

Yuki Seng of Chanhassen, left, attempts to master the art of juggling as instructor Sally Hed coaches her on the techniques of the three-ball pattern during Normandale Community College’s annual Success Day Feb. 7. (Photo by Mike Hanks – Sun Newspapers)

Hanks FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Clearly I could benefit from the secrets of brain magic. Perhaps next year I will be fortunate enough to learn them. Instead I attended a presentation about “The Frog Prince.” Yes, I listened to English instructor Charlotte Sullivan explain the history and evolution of The Frog Prince. I thought it was just a fairy tale. I never gave much thought to the fairy tales we grew up with, or revisit with our children and grandchildren. I knew the stories were old, but I never gave much consideration to their origin. Many fairy tales are transformation tales, stories about two people forming a partnership. But before the partnership happens there has to be some sort of transformation, Sullivan explained. In the case of The Frog Prince, the transformations that occur are physical and emotional. Fairy tales were originally passed down orally rather than in written form, and were changed to emphasize what was important to the storyteller, which often reflected what was important in society. Modern interpretations deviate from the classic story, mirroring the changes in how society views individualism and marriage, Sullivan explained. Much to my surprise, Sullivan filled 50 minutes with ease, and didn’t have time to elaborate on a few points she brought up. What I learned that morning won’t help with my police reporting or my poker playing, but I will never look at a fairy tale the same way. I don’t play poker very often, but math

instructor Mary Daunis helped me better understand how pot odds are calculated in a poker game. The mostly male group of about 25 listened as Daunis explained the mathematical formula behind determining when the odds are in your favor during a game of Texas hold ‘em poker. It’s not complicated, but it’s something you need to practice to become proficient at. I harbor no delusions about becoming a poker professional, so I’m not sure when I’ll be able to put my math skills to the test. I have, however, put my juggling skills to use most days. I’m far from proficient, but computer science instructor Sharon Harvey and her assistant, former Normandale student Sally Hed, gave me a handful of tips and advice that have made me slightly skillful at the classic three-ball pattern. I have heard it suggested that the best way to learn juggling is to start with scarves, as they are light and will float slowly to the ground, allowing you to master the juggling sequence. I have never tried that, but I’m convinced it’s not the best way to learn. Harvey, who has organized a student juggling club at Normandale for 25 years, had us start by juggling balls, but instead of juggling with three balls, we started with just two. The initial exercise is intended as a drill in mastering the art of the toss. Learning the timing and technique of the toss with two balls is the essential skill to master. Understanding and practicing the two-ball toss made the basic three-ball toss far less intimidating, and before the close of that hour I could make several passes of three balls. I reckon juggling proficiency will rely a lot upon muscle memory. The more consistently I throw the balls back and forth, the

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It is all about the book – journaling, bookbinding, collecting, appraising, and illustrating – during the spring Minnesota Mosaic series March 13 through May 23 at Dakota County libraries. As a special highlight, Dr. Michael Wise, one of the world’s foremost experts on the Dead Sea Scrolls, will explain the significance of these ancient treasures 78 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., in Apple Valley. Other programs offer opportunities to make handmade journals with the Eagan Art House, hear about the St. John’s illuminated bible project, learn bookbinding with the Minnesota Center for Book Arts, and meet Laurie Hertzel, books editor for the Star Tribune. There are 12 educational arts and literary events happening this spring. These programs are part of Dakota County Library’s annual Minnesota Mosaic cultural arts series, which is sponsored by the Dakota County Library

A benefit concert for Shriner’s Children’s Hospital will take place 6 p.m. Friday, March 9, Garage Teen Center, 75 Civic Center Parkway, in Burnsville. Radio Disney Next Big Thing finalist Zack Montana will be headlining. Montana has been featured on Disney Channel and Radio Disney. The event will be his first live appearance since the NBT competition. Also on the bill is the Devon Worley Band, who is causing quite a stir in the local music scene. At just 13-years-old Devon is said to have a voice beyond her years. The show is sponsored by Schuler Shoes and Zuhrah Shrine Center. Proceeds go to Shriner’s Children’s Hospital. Tickets cost $10, $8 in advance. Info: bit.ly/zFMCby.

I had the pleasure of speaking with the senator in regard to this very proposed amendment to our state’s constitution. I like it, I support it, and I am glad that someone is advancing the cause. It’s quite simply an issue of choice – not those evil corporations deciding for each and every one of us what air is safe to breathe. Don’t worry, as I did not quite understand how such a link could be made when talking about being forced to do something you do not wish to do. The Employee Freedom Bill would simply create equity among workers regardless of their chosen skill, trade, or field of work. It would mean that employees couldn’t be forced to join a labor union and pay union dues. It’s hard to imagine how one’s mind could interpret such calamity in the event of one’s right to make a simple choice regarding their welfare, and that of their families. In fact, 70 percent of Minnesotans favor the state’s being a freedom of employment state, according to a recently conducted survey by Public Opinion Strategies. This high percentage includes Republicans, Democrats, Independents and union members. (view at bit.ly/w6jwgm) “This does not touch collective bar-

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PUBLIC SAFETY Lakeville Fire Department report, fire safety tips From Feb. 13 to Feb. 19 members of the Lakeville Fire Department responded to 16 calls for service: one mutual aid to Apple Valley for a gas spill, two motor vehicle accidents (one with injuries), seven medicals, one diesel fuel spill, two false alarms and three good intents. Bedroom Fire Safety Tips - All bedroom doors should be kept closed while sleeping. - The doors and walls of your home provide an excellent fire and smoke barrier to protect you in the event of a fire. - When possible, remember to close doors to prevent fire and smoke from entering rooms. - Check windows to make sure they unlock and open smoothly to a full open position. - Never smoke in bed.

Three people recently sentenced for Dakota County crimes Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom recently announced updates in connection with the following individuals: Cassandra Balsimo, 30, of Ramsey County, was sentenced Tuesday, Feb. 21, by Judge Richard Spicer to 180 days in jail, 10 years of probation, and restitution in connection with an automobile crash that took the life of 27-yearold Brenda Del Carmen Perez Lafarga in Eagan Sept. 12, 2010. Balsimo’s blood alcohol level at the time of the crash was approximately .18. If she violates any of the conditions, Balsimo faces 48 months in prison. Balsimo pled guilty on Dec. 12, 2011. to one count of criminal vehicular homicide. Donald Boehmer, 60, of Inver Grove Heights, was sentenced Tuesday, Feb. 21, by Judge Richard Spicer to 180 days in jail, 20 years of probation, and ordered to pay more than $157,725 in restitution in connection with the theft of funds from the International Concatenated Order of the Hoo-Hoo (a Twin Cities fraternal organization) from December 2006 to December 2010 while he served as club treasurer.

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The judge also ordered Boehmer to 40 hours of community work service during the first five years of probation.If he violates any of the conditions, Boehmer faces 51 months in prison. Boehmer had pled guilty Dec. 12, 2011 to six counts of theft by swindle. Michelle Chlan, 27, of Shakopee, pleaded guilty to one count of criminal sexual conduct in the third degree Tuesday, Feb. 21, by Judge Erica MacDonald and was sentenced to 90 days in jail and 15 years of probation for having sexual relations with a 16year-old male student. The encounters took place from June 2009 to July 2010 in Burnsville. Chlan was a para-professional and met this student through her employment at a school in Shakopee. The judge also ordered Chlan to register as a predatory offender and pay restitution. If she violates any of the conditions of release, Chlan faces 36 months in prison. Info: 651-438-4440.

Criminal pays cabbie with invalid credit card, later arrested Lakeville police officers Adam Stier and Josh Berkebile responded to a residence after receiving a call from a cab company regarding a fare that refused to pay. When they arrived on the scene, they spoke with the cabbie, who told them that he had brought the subject to the residence and then he attempted to pay with a credit card that was invalid. The subject then jumped out of the cab and ran up to the front of the house. The officers walked up to the front door after talking with the cab driver and found that the suspect was so intoxicated that he had passed out at the front door of the residence – while standing up. The officers recognized the subject from previous contacts as a person who had been trespassed from the area. The officers woke up the subject and arrested him for multiple charges, including trespassing. The subject was then transported to the Dakota County Jail. Ironically, LPD Sgt. Tim Knutson reported that his team responded to three other calls that night for issues between taxi drivers and their fares.

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CITY NEWS Burnsville City Council amends off-sale liquor ordinance The Burnsville City Council voted on Feb. 21 to allow off-sale liquor establishments to remain open until 10 p.m. Monday-Saturday. The decision amends an existing ordinance that required those establishments to close by 8 p.m. on weeknights. The new ordinance goes into effect on March 1. It also makes Burnsville’s city code consistent with current state

statute that allows off-sale liquor establishments to remain open until 10 p.m. on weekdays. Off-sale liquor establishments will still be responsible to set their own individual hours of operation within these guidelines. Info: burnsville.org.

Burnsville makes video to recruit businesses to community Last fall, the city’s Economic Development department began enhanc-

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Klobuchar FROM PAGE 5 After a few moments of preparation, the 16 students asked their teacher, Sue Borne, final questions about demonstrating their activities, which are part of their curriculum, for their esteemed guest. And in a few final words of encouragement, Borne reminded the students they had been selected by the school’s STEM program’s teachers to serve as ambassadors for the program and their school. STEM ninth-grader Sydney Botz was one of the students who discussed their activity with Klobuchar. Botz explained how she helped to program and build a virtual vehicle, which she said was able to move 20 feet, and she later demonstrated the vehicle to Klobuchar. Also discussing their fluid power arm project were fellow STEM team members Noah Pahl and Phillip Kohler. The fluid power arm concept is used in manufacturing and automated systems. Pahl, who was selected as maintaining the best journal to track data and information for his work on the fluid power arm, received some words of encouragement from Klobuchar. Serious but casually, the senator told Pahl to hold on to his journal as it may aid him after high school, saying, “You never know when you apply to college.” Following one presentation after another in around 45 minutes, Klobuchar addressed the well-prepared STEM students by praising their work and encouraging them to advance in the STEM subjects “to make our country move forward.” “We are really, really impressed,” she said. “We are proud of you.” For Klobuchar, this was the first time she had ever visited Metcalf, but it was on her list of Made in America visits statewide. She stressed the importance of getting students involved in these subjects at the earliest age possible to compete globally in the future. She added that not only will a large workforce in STEM areas benefit society as a whole, but she also said future development of STEMrelated businesses would mean a broad arrange of job possibilities, ranging from those with two-year degrees and up. Klobuchar serves as chair of the Senate subcommittee on competitiveness, innovation and export promotion and has introduced the “Innovate America Act,” a bipartisan effort to promote innovation and boost America’s ability to compete in the global economy. According to Borne, the Metcalf ’s STEM team consists of more than 200 students from grades 7-9, and the 16 selected students worked collaboratively on the activities demonstrated for Klobuchar and other officials. Ninth-grader Kayla Kruse informed the senator what she had learned working on their projects and preparing for the visit. “I learned a lot about time management and public speaking,” Kruse said.

Above, eighth-graders Phillip Kohler, left, and Noah Pahl, right, demonstrated their completed fluid power arm activity. The concept is widely used in manufacturing and automated systems. Klobuchar visited Metcalf and a Burnsville business Tuesday, Feb. 21. (Photos by Michael Ricci – Sun Newspapers)

At right, Sen. Amy Klobuchar viewed a demonstration of a virtual vehicle by STEM team member and ninth-grader Sydney Botz (not pictured). Looking on were Burnsville Mayor Elizabeth Kautz and STEM student Sarah Somar.

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Gigis FROM PAGE 1 metropolitan area. GiGiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Playhouses are Down syndrome awareness and educational centers that provide resources, specialized teaching, and support to individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community. Each is a nonprofit center run by volunteers. There are currently seven playhouses in the U.S. with more planned. Dan Carpenter, executive director of GiGiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Playhouse, which is headquartered in Chicago, Ill., said the group of

more than a dozen Twin Cities women are volunteers in the sense that they are not getting paid, but he indicated that the national office does offer direction as well as support to those in this situation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Playhouses usually start when community groups reach out to us,â&#x20AC;? Carpenter said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was them deciding that they wanted to start a playhouse. I talk with them on a regular basis so they are using the procedures and systems we have set up.â&#x20AC;? Reaching out to GiGiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s was precisely what Hinson did in an effort to find help for her son, an effort that began almost as early as when she and her husband, Shaun, gave birth to

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Anthony, who just started attending Century Middle School in Lakeville. It was at this time that Danyel said that she and Shaun were not exactly prepared for the news. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We found out when he was born,â&#x20AC;? Danyel said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was a wreck. I cried for two days.â&#x20AC;? Danyel added that Anthony was born four months premature and spent a fair amount of time in the neo-natal intensive care unit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When Shaun was in there, Anthony started to cry,â&#x20AC;? Danyel recalled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My husband touched his arm and said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s okay.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? According to Danyel, Shaun fell head over heels in love with his son at that moment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and that she knew the

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Gigis FROM PREVIOUS PAGE to his parents. “Anthony had been afraid of animals,” she said, but that day, he wanted to ride one of the ponies that were at GiGi’s in Chicago during a celebration at the Windy City site. “There was just such an aura of excitement and joy,” she said, adding that Anthony’s loss of his fear of animals was quite surprising. Time passed, but as of a few months ago, Danyel’s wish to find a place where her son can feel comfortable, have friends, and receive the encouragement with regard to developing his social skills, began to materialize. A GiGi’s Playhouse representative called CMS school to inquire about incorporating activity ideas at the school. A quick response by Danyel put her in near immediate contact with a few other mothers in the Twin Cities. One of those women included Minneapolis resident Chris Ackerman. The two first connected a week after Christmas 2011. Ackerman commented on the progress that they have made so far with regard to their effort to bring hope to many families in metropolitan area.

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“Amy and I were connected through a mutual friend in June and met in September,” she said, adding that about a month later the two were able to get a group of women together to get a GiGi’s and then eventually determined who would be the people serving on the initial board. “From there, it has been crazy.” Acker man referred to Amy Jackson, who is a resident of Edina and another person involved in their collective effort to bring a GiGi’s to the Twin Cities. “We have a board of eight members,” Chris said. She added that they have an executive committee that consists of board members and five other moms in the Twin Cities. Their goal is to raise $60,000 to $100,000 to get a GiGi’s in the metro by January 2013. She has been to GiGi’s in Des Moines, Iowa, and Harlem, N.Y., and remains surprised that there is not yet one in the Twin Cities. But these two experiences solidified her convictions to help get one for Twin Cities families. “When we were in Des Moines, it was open,” Ackerman said, adding that they were able to see the playhouse and other children with Down syndrome.

“It was an emotional experience.” After seeing GiGi’s in Des Moines, Iowa, Ackerman knew it could be done in Minnesota. “We can do this,” she said. “Des Moines, Iowa, has three. We have more people here. It’s really amazing we don’t have one yet.” According to Danyel, should the group be able to raise the needed funds to open a GiGi’s in the Twin Cities, she would be the volunteer coordinator, and will be helping to staff it. She said they will be looking at sites this month, one in St. Louis Park in particular, and plan to have all completed by January 2013. The committed families dedicated to brining a GiGi’s Playhouse to the land of 10,000 lakes began fundraising Feb. 25 at Pinstripes, a restaurant in Edina. The next, according to Danyel, is a scheduled 5K run to take place in May this year. But in order to do this, the group still needs much more help. “We need volunteers and donations,” she said. “I want this for my son and every other new mother and family that comes after us.”

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PUBLIC SAFETY Man sentenced in fatal crash case Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom announced that Jeffrey Arthur Martin, 39, of Farmington, was sentenced Wednesday, Feb. 15, to a total of 545 days in jail, 30 days of electronic home monitoring each year for three years, and probation for 13 years by Judge David Knutson in connection with a fatal crash that occurred in Lakeville Christmas Eve 2009 killing

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Local 512 union members lined the streets near the construction site of a new Walmart store in Lakeville. Protests were organized and held twice - 7 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17, and 7 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24. An official with the Local 512 is alleging that AME Construction, a subcontractor for the construction project, is using underpaid and undertrained labor. AME’s president dismissed these allegations. (Submitted photo)

Walmart FROM PAGE 1 multi-trade “Solidarity March.” “We are not criticizing the workers on this job,” said Charlie Roberts, business manager for Local 512, which has made this job site the first to be picketed in Minnesota since the late 1990’s. “We are here to send the message loud and clear to AME’s executives that they are exploiting the workers.” Roberts continued to say that the Local 512 was speaking on behalf of AME employees. “We are representing AME employees,” he said. “We’re trying to get those employees area standard wages that we have established.” Roberts said an area standard wage is the standard rate of pay that the ironworkers have established by doing work in that area, as union members. But AME Construction President Scott Vickerman feels a little differently about the rate of pay of his employees. “They are all paid a very fair wage. The fulltime employees are paid 4060,000 a year with full benefits,” he said, adding the benefits include medical, dental, disability, and 401(k).” Vickerman commented on the safety aspect of his company and some personal notes. “We are all fully OSHA approved. I

feel we are an outstanding company. We treat people fairly,” he said, adding, “We are trying to stay neutral and just do our jobs.” Vickerman referred to OSHA, which is the Occupation Health and Safety Administration, a federal government agency Congress created in 1970. Its mission is “to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.” Roberts, however said that AME employees have the same abilities but haven’t been trained adequately. “They haven’t had the opportunity in an established apprenticeship,” Roberts said. According to Vickerman, all of his workers have to pass tests that all adhere to regulations set forth by OSHA. Roberta maintained that it all boils down to making sure the workers were getting paid the same wage for doing the same work as he and other union members – the area standard wage. Roberts would not say how he or the union learned AME workers were being paid a lower wage, but he said he was certain. “I can assure you they are well underneath wages and benefits we’ve established,” he said. This activity is not common, accordWALMART: TO NEXT PAGE

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Walmart FROM PREVIOUS PAGE ing to Dave Olson, director of Community, Economic Development for Lakeville. He did recall, however, one incident around 2008 at the site of the Brunzwick Zone, 11129 162nd St. W., Lakeville. Olson, though, was quick to add this was entirely a different group and project. Olson said protests like these typically on larger commercial projects. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once in a while if a general contractor is using a subcontractor that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t union,â&#x20AC;? Olson said, adding that he

believes this is a matter of union workers disliking non-union companies. Lakeville Police Chief Tom Vonhof said the protests, when conducted, are usually without incident as all participants know the rules and the protesters participate in peaceful protests as to not generate any calls to the police. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have not received any calls,â&#x20AC;? Vonhof said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re proud of what we make. We live in that communityâ&#x20AC;? Roberts said of the wages that he and his union members receive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obviously we feel that we can [do] a better project at a better price,â&#x20AC;? Vickerman said. He added a more competitive, free market makes this possible.

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Healthy eating focuses on fresh, unprocessed foods BY ROXI REJALI – CONTRIBUTING WRITER Eating well is the foundation of good health. Food is a source of energy, providing essential vitamins and minerals that help the body repair damage to cells and fight disease. But the average American eats too much food and often the wrong kind, loaded with too much fat, salt and sugar. Contributing to the problem are sedentary lifestyles of many Americans who sit all day and don’t get enough physical

activity. National statistics show that 68 percent of adults are overweight or obese, while 17 percent of children and teens are obese. Annual medical costs associated with obesity are estimated at $147 billion. Obesity has become a public-health crisis. Medical studies link poor diets with many chronic killer diseases like heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes. Nutrition experts worry that packaged and processed foods are replacing the whole, fresh foods that

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deliver good nutrition and can prevent disease. Criticism from consumer groups and public-health officials has prompted food companies to change the ways they market and distribute their products. Last year, the American Beverage Association announced that it would add prominent calorie labels to the front of soft-drink cans and bottles produced by its member producers of non-alcoholic beverages. In schools, the ABA pledged to replace full-calorie soft drinks with more low-calorie, smallerportion options. In February, a group of food and beverage companies agreed to reduce portion sizes and offer lower-calorie options of their products. The group includes General Mills, Kraft Foods, Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo and Hershey Company. The voluntary agreement was with the nonprofit Partnership for a Healthier America led by First Lady Michelle Obama. Nutrition experts advise limiting canned, packaged or frozen foods, which often contain trans fats, added salt or sugar. Trans fats are linked to heart disease, sodium is associated with high blood pressure and added sugars provide “empty calories”. Required labels on food packages can

help guide consumers’ food choices. “Nutrition Facts” labels offer information on calories and serving sizes, as well as dietary fiber, calcium, trans fat, cholesterol and sodium. The ingredients list will itemize solid fats, added sugar, whole grains or refined grains. Eating fresh, unprocessed food is the best way to get essential nutrients, said Debra Sheats, registered dietitian and co-chair of the family, consumer and nutritional sciences department at St. Catherine University in St. Paul. “I can take a vitamin C pill, but when I eat an orange I get way more than vitamin C,“ she said. Besides providing natural sweetness, an orange provides fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Fruits and vegetables also contain phytonutrients, compounds that may lower risk for chronic diseases like heart disease and some cancers. “It’s more of a package deal than when I eat gummy bears,” Sheats said. “I’m pretty much consuming sugar and calories, which is great if I need calories but otherwise they’re what we could call an empty-calorie food. They’re really not contributing much to my nutritional needs.”

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Sugar stirs controversy in the nutrition world BY ROXI REJALI – CONTRIBUTING WRITER Sugar has become the bogeyman of the nutrition world. As the nation’s obesity epidemic grows, medical and public health officials have issued a growing number of studies examining links between sugar consumption and health problems. For the first time, the American Heart Association published guidelines that recommended daily limits on added sugar. For most women, that’s no more than 100 calories or about 6 teaspoons per day and

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journal Nature contends that growing global sugar consumption is responsible for the increase in chronic diseases around the world. The Sugar Association called the Nature article “non-scientific and irresponsible.” In a press release, the national trade group of sugar producers acknowledged the serious obesity problem, but said that overconsumption of all foods and lack of exercise was to blame. “To label a single food as the one and only problem misinforms, misleads and confuses consumers, and simply adds to the

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A healthy diet emphasizes nutrientdense foods, including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean meats and low-fat milk and dairy products, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines. Planning ahead can be key to creating healthy meals, said Lindsay Good, registered dietitian and health coach at HealthPartners, a regional network of health care providers. “We live in that go-go-go, fast-paced society,” she said. “Unfortunately, it’s a lot easier to just drive through somewhere rather than plan ahead, to take the time to prepare something.” Young, picky eaters can pose a special challenge, Good said. One way to help kids identify healthy food choices is to ask them to help plan the family menu and bring them along on shopping trips to the grocery store. Parents can also show kids that healthy foods can taste good by adding ingredients like chopped zucchini or broccoli to foods they already like, such as spaghetti. “Try getting them in on the planning process and the cooking process,” she said. “Make it fun for them so they see how this all fits in and works together to come to the food on your plate.”

for men, no more than 150 calories or 9 teaspoons per day. Although added sugar is not directly linked to heart disease, it’s associated with risk factors like obesity, high blood pressure and high levels of triglycerides, according to the 2009 report. In an article “The Toxic Truth about Sugar,” scientists from the University of California, San Francisco sparked controversy by arguing that sugar is a toxic and addictive substance like alcohol or tobacco and should be regulated with taxes, advertising regulations and age-restricted sales. The February article in the science

Fibromyalgia syndrome is chronic disorder which includes widespread muscle pain, fatigue and multiple tender points that affects 3-6 million people in the United State. For reasons that are unclear, more than 90% of those who develop fibromyalgia are women. Fibromyalgia is defined as a history of pain in all four quadrants of the body lasting more than 3 months. Pain in all four quadrants means that you have pain in both your right and left sides, as well as above and below the waist. In addition to pain and fatigue, people who have fibromyalgia may experience; sleep disturbances, morning stiffness, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, painful menstrual periods, numbness/tingling of the extremities, restless leg syndrome, temperature sensitivity and memory problems. Fibromyalgia is caused by a stress-induced change in metabolism and healing. It has a slow, insidious onset, usually beginning in early adulthood. It is very important to diagnose correctly. Unfortunately, fibromyalgia is a chronic condition, meaning it lasts a long time - possibly a lifetime. However, it won’t cause damage to your joints, muscles or internal organs.

The Basics of Fibromyalgia In a person with fibromyalgia, the muscle is unable to completely heal itself. Instead, an abnormally large amount of protein substance builds up in the injured area. It is the protein, coupled with local muscle spasm it creates that creates the muscle ‘knots’ associated with fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia can be difficult to treat. Not all doctors are familiar with fibromyalgia and its treatment, so it is important to find a doctor who is. Fibromyalgia treatment often requires a team approach, utilizing chiropractic care, trig-

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Treating Fibromyalgia with Chiropractic Chiropractic care is critical for those who suffer from fibromyalgia in order to keep the spine and muscles from losing too much movement. Because fibromyalgia causes the muscles to tighten up and lose some of their natural pliability, it results in a global loss of movement in the spine. The loss of movement in the spine results in a neurological reflex that causes the muscles to tighten further. This vicious cycle will continue and over time will lead to increased pain, increased muscle tightness, a loss of movement, more difficulty sleeping and the development of more and more trigger points. The only option is to continually adjust the spine and keep it moving. It is not uncommon for those with fibromyalgia to be adjusted three to four times per month to keep everything mobile and relaxed. The biggest concern in treating people with fibromyalgia is that their muscles have a diminished healing ability. For this reason, chiropractic adjustments are usually modified slightly to be more gentle han normal. This helps to decrease the stress on all of the small supporting muscles of the spine, which can be easily injured. It is important when seeking chiropractic care, to make sure that the doctor is familiar with the muscular changes that occur with fibromyalgia so that they can adjust their treatment accordingly. Contact us today for Chiropractic Care for Fibromyalgia.

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The 13th annual Let’s Get Growing! spring expo is 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 10, Rosemount Community Center, 13885 S. Robert Trail (Highway 3), Rosemount. The event is being hosted by Master Gardeners of Dakota County. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how to work with the surprises of nature while maintaining a coherent and visually pleasing design with keynote speaker Bonnie Blodgett, award-winning garden blogger, columnist and former editor of Mpls. St. Paul Magazine. Attendees will also have the opportunity to take part in one of many classes that are taught by Master Gardeners, horticulturalists and University of Minnesota educators covering the following topics: “Front Porch Container Gardens,” “Totally Tomatoes and Basil,” “New Landscape Shrubs,” “What Will We Do When the Ash Trees are Gone?” “Plant Propagation” and “Shady Characters.” Between classes, participants can browse the Garden Marketplace where vendors will display their art and garden-related products. The cost is $35, and it includes the keynote presentation, all classes and handouts, morning refreshments, silent auction, lunch and, a chance to win a door prize. Registrations can be made by calling 651-480-7700 or online at letsgetgrowing.net.

Dakota County Elks lodge to host March fish fry in Burnsville Officials of the Dakota County Elks Lodge 2832 are inviting community residents to an all-you-can-eat walleye fish fry 5-7 p.m. every Friday in March; Mary, Mother of the Church; 3333 Cliff Road; Burnsville. The walleye will come with a baked potato, coleslaw, rolls, and a beverage. The cost is $13 per person 12 years of age and older, and $5 for those 11 years of age and younger.

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Worship Community of Hope Church Where: 14401 Biscayne Ave. W., Rosemount When: 9 and 10:45 a.m. Price: Free Info: 651-322-5679 Ridge Runners III (Closed A.A. Meeting) Where: River Ridge Center, 14750 Lac Lavon Dr., Burnsville When: 8:30 a.m. Price: Free Info: 952-922-0880

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Teen Police Academy Where: Apple Valley Police Department, 7100 147th St. W., Apple Valley When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Price: Free, registration required Info: 952-953-2706

Searching Public Information Where: Dakota County Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount When: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Price: Free, registration required Info: 651-480-1200

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Rudy O’Tooty Publication Party Where: Dakota County Heritage Library, 20085 Heritage Drive, Lakeville When: 7-8 p.m. Price: Free Info: 952-891-0360

Rosemount State of the City Address Where: 2875 145th St. W., Rosemount When: 11:30 a.m. Price: Free Info: 651-423-4411

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COMMUNITY LINE Burnsville South Dakota State University, located in Brookings, S.D., has announced its list of fall graduates. Candidates for graduation after the fall 2011 session included the following students: Burnsville natives Anne Koepp and William Stitz. Riverland Community College has announced the students whose academic achievement placed them on the 2011 fall president’s and dean’s lists. Among those listed were Burnsville natives Michael Albright, and Nathan Rylander. Minnesota State University – Mankato has announced its academic high honor and honor lists (dean’s lists) for the fall semester. To qualify for academic honors, undergraduate students

must be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours in a semester. Among those listed were Burnsville natives Victor Bakardjiev, Zachary Biggar, Morgan Decker, Katlin Domoradzki, Jillian Dotas, Natalie Feldmeier, Andrew Ferderer, Katie Goulet, Sarah Hopper, Nicklaus Johnson, Cassandra Kaul, Teresa Kenney, Ryan Maxson, Wiam Mustafa, Heather Nelson, Mary Nyarusa, Laura Peterson, Hailey Robb, Courtney Schumacher, Lauren Smith, Anna Stevens, Jamie Stockwell, Joseph Timgren, Leanne Walterson, Dan Wical, Sarah Wiens, and Nicole Willenburg.

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qualify, an undergraduate student must attain a semester 3.50-3.99 grade point average and must complete 12 semester hours of credit. Among those named to the list were Lakeville natives Taylor Parkinson, and Brittany Thompson. Lakeville natives Jason Lien and Nicholas Spoden were two of more than 230 students who completed their undergraduate degree requirements at Bemidji State University and graduated at the conclusion of the 2011 fall semester. Minnesota State University – Mankato has announced its academic high honor and honor lists (dean’s lists) for the fall semester. To qualify for academic honors, undergraduate COMMUNITY LINE: TO PAGE 22

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P & R Household, Collectibles Auction #2

Pride Jet 7 Power Chair, Glass Top Table w/ Matching Chairs, Oak Mantel Clock, JBL Studio Speakers, Trumpet in Case, Remote Car Starter w/ Keyless Entry, Deep Cycle Gel Battery, Rocker/Glider, Mushroom Bird Bath, Dresser w/ 4 Drawers, Fish Tank and Tank Accessories, Salt and Pepper Shakers, Christmas Decorations, Glass Pitchers, Bells, Dishes and Collectible. Log on today to view this auction and bid NOW!!!

Closes March 4

Integra February #119

Sizzling 7’s Dollar Coin Slot Machine, Coins for Slots Machine, Sony Rear Video Projector, Wheelbarrow, DVD and GPS Navigation Kit, Hoover Steam Vac, Microwave Oven, Toaster, Coffee Maker, Ventilating Fan, Treadmill, Electric Knife, Dehumidifier, Chimney Cleaning, Shovels, Fuse box, Hydraulic Spreader, Framed Mirrors, Home Décor, Collectibles, Cleaning Supplies, Tools, Books, Wall Mount Head Boards and much MORE!!!

Closes March 1

VandeKamp Auctions LLC March 1 Auction

Toshiba Flat Screen TV, Mighty Ducks Leather Jackets, Portable Educational Percussion/Xylophone, Stereo System, Umbro Athletic Bag, Video Drawer Towers, Scanner, Polaroid Cameras, Ceiling Fan, Yard Pond, Light House Water Fountain, Noah’s Ark Wall Mirror, Jungle Gym Inflatable, Scale, VHS Movies, Large Variety of DVDs, Household Items, Shelving, Home Décor, Items for at home bar, Bells and much MORE!!!

Closes March 1

Liquidation Warehouse #218

Closes March 1

Gibson SG Robot Electric Guitar, Gibson Epiphone, Ovation Celebrity Idea MPS Electric Acoustic Guitar, Gibson Epiphone SG, Washburn Guitar, Crate Flex wave, Marshall Guitar Head Amp, Behringer Eurolive PA Speaker System, Fender Hot Rod DeVille Amplifier, Body Glove Series Case for 88- Key Keyboards, Wireless Portable PA System, Fender Starcast Packs, Acoustic Packs, Electric Guitar Kits and Much MORE!!!

Closes March 4

Custom Sales & Consignment March Consignments

1985 Harley Davidson Wilde Glide Motorcycle, 1997 Ford Expedition w/ Rebuilt Transmission, Temp Heat LP Heater, American Racing Wheels Aluminum Rims, Robinair Vacuum Pump, Piles of Wood, Portable Shed on Skids, Shovels, Work Lights, Hand Tools, Drill Sets, Nailer, Carpet Dryer, Spray Gun, Modine Heater, Table Saw, 20 Ton Bottle Jack, Beverage Dispenser and more. Log on to www.K-Bid.com today to BID!!!

Closes March 4

We Sell Your Stuff Inc. Auction #16 Coins

Mercury Dimes, Roosevelt Dimes, AU Condition, Beautiful Coin, G Conditions, O Fine, D Fine, P XF, D VF, S VF, PXF, D XF, P Morgan $, Set of Morgan Dollars, Peace $, Silver Bullion, Silver Trade Unit, Fine Silver Bar, One Troy Ounce, Silver American Eagle Bullion, Silver Eagle 9/11 Commemorative, Standing Liberty and more. To get a better look at these coins log on to www.K-Bid.com and bid on these rare COINS!!!

Closes March 4

East Central #16, Chief Joseph Rides to Surrender

This is the Chief Joseph Ride to Surrender by Howard Terpning is one of the most lauded painters of Western art. His art has Passion, Compassion, Devotion and respect for his subject matter, extraordinary talent in palette and brushstroke, an exceptional ability to evoke emotion both in his paintings and from those viewing them— all this and more has made Terpning the "Storyteller of the Native American." Bid NOW!!!

North Auctions Truck and Car Sale Are you looking for a new mode of transportation? Is Red the color that you are looking to drive? 1977 Half Ton Ford Classic 4 X 4, 4 Speed, Manual Transmission, Rebuilt Transmission along w/ Rear End, New Drive Shaft, Runs and Drives, Beefy Tires, Nice Rims and Additional Parts; 2006 Dodge Magnum RT- 5.7L Hemi V8, Power everything, Keyless Entry, Heated Seats, New Tire and more. Log on today to make your BID!!!

Fireplace Mantel Entertainment Stand, Notebook Computer, Apple Ipad, 42” LCD HDTV, Razor Mini Cart, Wicker Storage Chest, Water Fountain Accent Table, 4 Tier Water Fountain Lamp, Kitchen Items, Memory Moving Picture Frame, Freestanding Fireplace, Leather Massage Reclining Chair, Peavey Raptor Back Stage Pack, Jewelry Armoire, Marble Top Table, Indoor/Outdoor Bench, Remote Control Helicopter and much MORE!!!

Closes March 4

GCS New Guitars & Music Equipment Liquidation #2

Closes March 4

LE Windows & Doors

Are you looking for new windows? Do you do a lot of new construction? This auction is for you with variety of windows including: Integrity Crank out Windows, Bay Windows, Picture Windows, Slide Up, Alside Windows, Varities of Energy Star, Tinted Windows, Energy Saver, Fixed Windows, Double Pane and More. Also have 60 Watt Bath Light Bars, Wood Doors with and without glass and much more. Log on to www.K-Bid.com TODAY!!!

Closes March 4

A & J Consignment Sales Jewelry & More Auction #6

Two Swivel Chairs, Lift Chair, Fenton Satin Blue Basket Bowl, Betty Boop Brand Watch, Lucille Ball Watch w/ Genuine Crystals, Marilyn Monroe Watch, Mickey and Minnie Kissing Time Watch, Variety of Necklaces and Bracelets, Lane Cedar Jewelry Box, Desk Lamps, New Disney Princess Fairytale Bath Book, Cinderella Jewelry Box, Picture Frames and much more Jewelry. Log on today at www.K-Bid.com to make your BID!!!

Closes March 5

Allpro Services Fleetwood Motorhome

Are you looking for the ability to travel all over the country? Are you in the market for a new Motorhome? Look at this 1989 Fleetwood Southwind Class A 32’ Motorhome, 454 Engine, 4 KW Onan Generator, Dual Air Conditioning, Tires are in Good Condition, All Appliances are Present and in Working Order, This Motorhome Runs and Drives Great and is waiting for YOU to log on to www.K-Bid.com to make your bid TODAY!!!

Over 121,000 Registered Bidders

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

www.minnlocal.com – Thursday, March 1, 2012 – Burnsville & Lakeville Sun-Current

LEGAL NOTICES 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: Twin Cities Rent 2 Own The address of the principal place of

business: 10565 McCool Court, Burnsville, MN 55337 The name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name: Capital Realty Group, 10565 McCool Court, Burnsville, MN 55337 This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name number 4416430-2 originally filed on 8/17/11 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the in-

City of Burnsville (Official Publication) CITY OF BURNSVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR 2012 Street Reconstruction and Project (12-101) TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Burnsville will meet at their regularly scheduled Council meeting in Burnsville City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, Minnesota, at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, to consider the making of the following public improvements. The estimated cost of the said improvements is $7,281,000. IMPROVEMENT NOS. 12-101 (A, B, C, D, E, F)

TYPE OF IMPROVEMENTS ESTIMATED COST 2012 Street Reconstruction – $7,281,000 Pleasant, Woodland, Wood Park North, Interlachen, 137th Street and Parkwood areas

A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment, and a description of the methodology used to calculate individual assessments for affected parcels, will be available at the hearing. Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvements will be heard at this meeting. The property proposed to be assessed for these improvements and/or improvements previously made benefiting the property is as follows: All parcels and tracts of land in the City of Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota abutting or adjacent to the following streets: City Project No. 12-101A – Pleasant Area Pleasant Avenue from Burnsville Parkway to Travelers Trail West Travelers Trail West from Pleasant Avenue to Pillsbury Avenue City Project No. 12-101B – Woodland Area Nicollet Lane from 136th St West to Timberland Drive Valley High Road from Nicollet Lane to West Terminus Garfield Avenue from Valley High Road to 136th Street West Woodland Drive from Garfield Avenue to Nicollet Lane Grand Avenue from Woodland Drive to 136th Street West Elizabeth Lane from Woodland Drive to southerly cul-de-sac Pleasant Lane from Woodland Drive to 136th Street Wentworth Avenue from Woodland Drive to Valley High Road Ridge Road from Wentworth Avenue to Woodland Drive City Project No. 12-101C – Wood Park North Area Park Avenue South from Evergreen Drive to 143rd Street East including westerly and easterly cul-de-sacs Park Place from Park Avenue South to cul-de-sac 143rd Street East from Portland Avenue to 143rd Court East including northerly and southerly cul-de-sacs 143rd Court East from 143rd Street East to Northerly cul-de-sac 143rd Lane East from 143rd Street East to 11th Avenue 11th Avenue from 143rd Street East to Northerly cul-de-sac (2) Park Avenue South cul-de-sacs from Park Avenue South south of 143rd Street East to their westerly cul-de-sacs Park Avenue South cul-de-sac from Park Avenue South south of 143rd Street East to Easterly cul-de-sac

formation in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

Bituminous Fog Seal1 Bituminous Seal Coat2 Crack Sealing3 Pavement Markings4 Screening Seal Coat Aggregate5 Spray Patching6

FILED: February 9, 2012 /s/ Barron Johnson, Chief Managing Officer

12,000 1,700,000 1,000,000 10,000

Gals SY LF Gals

500 150

Tons Tons

Includes Work in the Cities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan and Shakopee

(Feb. 23 & Mar. 1, 2012) C3-TwinCitiesRent2Own

City of Burnsville

Includes Work in the Cities of Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville, Mendota Heights, Prior Lake, Rosemount, Savage, Shakopee, South St. Paul, and West St. Paul

(Official Publication) CITY OF BURNSVILLE BURNSVILLE, MINNESOTA ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2012 South Metro Cities JPA for Street Maintenance Services (12-303) Bituminous Fog Seal, Bituminous Seal Coat, Crack Sealing, Pavement Markings, Screening of Salvaged Seal Coat Aggregate, Spray Patching NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Proposals will be received by the City Council of the City of Burnsville at 100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, MN 55337, until 11:00 a.m. on Monday the 12th day of March, 2012, for furnishing street maintenance services under a Joint Powers Agreement (Minnesota Statute § 471.59) in the Cities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Elko New Market, Farmington, Lakeville, Mendota Heights, Prior Lake, Rosemount, Savage, Shakopee, South St. Paul, Waconia and West St. Paul utilizing one common Contractor for each service in the following approximate quantities:

Includes Work in the Cities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Elko New Market, Farmington, Lakeville, Mendota Heights, Prior Lake, Rosemount, Savage, Shakopee and Waconia

Includes Work in the Cities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Lakeville, Prior Lake, Savage, Shakopee and West St. Paul

Includes Work in the Cities of Burnsville, Eagan and Savage

Includes Work in the Cities of Lakeville, and West St. Paul Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.questcdn.com or www.burnsville.org/bids. Bidders may download the digital plan documents for $ 20 by inputting Quest project #1892522 on the Questcdn Project Search page or selecting the Engineering/Public Work Bid link and then the project on the Burnsville website. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. Bidders can also view the

City of Burnsville

Bidders may bid on any or all services. All Bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form provided for in accordance with the Contract Documents. No Bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk of the City of Burnsville and endorsed upon the outside wrapper with a brief statement or summary of the work for which the Bid is made. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Bid, to be forfeited as Liquidated Damages in the event that the Bid is accepted and the Bidder fails to promptly enter into a written Contract, provide documentation of the required insurance and/or the required Bonds in accordance with the Instruction to Bidders. Immediately following expiration of the time for receiving Bids, the Bids will be opened and read aloud by at least two officers or agents of the City of Burnsville. The City of Burnsville reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive informalities, and to award the Bid in the best interest of the City. Bids are subject to acceptance and may not be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days. The City Council is tentatively scheduled to consider such Bids on Tuesday March 20, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Macheal Brooks, City Clerk City of Burnsville, Minnesota Published in Burnsville Sun Current on February 23 and March 1, 2011 Published in Finance and Commerce February 23 through March 1, 2011 (Feb. 23 & Mar. 1, 2012) C3-12-303Bids

City of Burnsville

(Official Publication) CITY OF BURNSVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR 2012 Street Rehabilitation and Project (12-102) TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Burnsville will meet at their regularly scheduled Council meeting in Burnsville City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, Minnesota, at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, to consider the making of the following public improvements. The estimated cost of the said improvements is $3,050,000. IMPROVEMENT NOS. 12-102 (A, B, C)

TYPE OF IMPROVEMENTS 2012 Street Rehabilitation – Nicollet, Southcross and Portland areas

ESTIMATED COST $3,050,000

City Project No. 12-101D – Interlachen Woods Area Innsbrook Lane from Southcross Drive West to Geneva Boulevard Innsbrook Circle from Innsbrook Lane to Southerly cul-de-sac Geneva Boulevard from Innsbrook Lane to Westerly cul-de-sac

City Project No. 12-102B – Southcross Drive Area Southcross Drive from Judicial Road to Corporate Center Drive Rosemount Drive from Southcross Drive to Corporate Center Drive Ames Drive from County State Aid Highway 5 to 410’ west and north

City Project No. 12-101E – 137th Street Area 137th Street East from County Road 11 to West End City Project No. 12-101F – Parkwood Drive Area Parkwood Drive from Aspen Drive to 134th Street including easterly cul-de-sac

City Project No. 12-102C – Portland Avenue Area Portland Avenue from I35-E to County Road 42 including (3) westerly cul-de-sacs and (1) easterly cul-de-sac Portland Place from Portland Avenue to Easterly cul-de-sac Portland Mews from Portland Avenue to Easterly cul-de-sac

In conducting said public hearing for making its decision on the proposed improvement, the City Council proposes to proceed under authority granted by Minn. Stat. §§ 429.011 to 429.111.

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL. Macheal Brooks, City Clerk

Published in Burnsville Sun Current on February 23 and March 1, 2012.

(Feb. 23 & Mar. 1, 2012) C3-Proj12-101

Contract Documents at either website free of charge.

(Feb. 23 & Mar. 1, 2012) C3-Proj12-102

(Official Publication) ORDINANCE NO 1257 CITY OF BURNSVILLE, MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO TITLE 3, CHAPTER 1, SECTION 8, SUBSECTION 5(A) OF THE BURNSVILLE CITY CODE REGARDING THE HOURS OF OPERATION FOR OFF-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSES THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURNSVILLE ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 3, Chapter 1, Section 8, Subsection 5(A), of the Burnsville City Code is amended as follows: (A) Hours And Days Of Sale; Intoxicating Liquor: Except as provided in subsection (F) of this section, no sale of intoxicating liquor shall be made after two o’clock (2:00) A.M. on Sunday, nor until eight o’clock (8:00) A.M. on Monday. No on-sale shall be made between the hours of two o’clock (2:00) A.M. and eight o’clock (8:00) A.M. on any weekday. No onsale shall be made after eight o’clock (8:00) P.M. on December 24. No off-sale shall be made before eight o’clock (8:00) A.M. or after eight o’clock (8:00) ten o’clock (10:00) P.M. Monday through Thursday, and before eight o’clock (8:00) A.M. or after ten o’clock (10:00) P.M. on Friday and Saturday, except as provided herein. No off-sale shall be made on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day, December 25; but on the evenings preceding such days, and on July 3 and December 31, if the sale of liquor is not otherwise prohibited on such evenings, offsales may be made until ten o’clock (10:00) P.M., except that no off-sale shall be made or on December 24 after eight o’clock (8:00) P.M. SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective immediately

upon its passage and publication according to law. ADOPTED this 21st day of February, 2012 by the City Council of the City of Burnsville. Elizabeth B. Kautz, Mayor ATTEST: Macheal Brooks, City Clerk (Mar. 1, 2012) C3-Ord1257

City of Burnsville (Official Publication) ORDINANCE NO. 1256 CITY OF BURNSVILLE, MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE BURNSVILLE CITY CODE, BEING THE ZONING TITLE OF THE CITY OF BURNSVILLE Burnsville Training Properties LLC CASE FILE NO. DEV12-0001 The City Council of the City of Burnsville ordains as follows: Section 1. Title 10 of the Burnsville City Code is hereby amended to rezone from I-3 to I-3, PUD, to use an existing building as a recreation and entertainment facility located at14350 Rosemount Drive., in accordance with the Planned Unit Development Agreement on file in the City clerk’s office dated February 21, 2012, for the following described property located within the City of Burnsville, Minnesota: Lot 1, Block 1, Midwest Volleyball Addition Section 2. The zoning map of the City of Burnsville referred to and described in said Title 10, shall not be republished to show the aforesaid rezoning, but the Community Development Director or his/her designee shall appropriately mark the zoning map on file in the city clerk’s office for the purpose of indicating the rezoning provided for in this ordinance and all of the notations, references and other information shown thereon are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this ordinance. Section 3. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication according to law. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED THIS 21st day of February, 2012, by the City Council of the City of Burnsville. Elizabeth B. Kautz, Mayor ATTEST: Macheal Brooks, City Clerk (Mar. 1, 2012) C3-Ord1256

Burnsville & Lakeville Sun-Current – Thursday, March 1, 2012 – www.minnlocal.com

Community Line FROM PAGE 19 students must be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours in a semester. Among

those listed were Lakeville natives Lindsey Baker, Chelsey Ballis, Taylor Barsness, Gabe Bellows, Michael Berger, Michelle Bradley, Emma Brandenburg, Brenna Carda, Calista Carlson, Ryan Cochran, Katelyn Culverson,

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

Jonathan Daly, Rocco DeSylvester, Emily Flavin, Margarett Foley, Mendy Franzini, Paul Ganske, Samuel Glubka, Nicole Hogan, Trevor Johnson, Sarah Kindem, Janell Kremer, Leah Lauer, Kelsey Ann Lundberg, Jacob Mehrhoff,

Noah Paro, Paige Roggenbuck, Jeffrey Stocker, Lisa Stocker, Daniel Stroberger, Ashley Thompson, Troy Throne, Anthony Ulrich, Gina Wellan, Kevin Wisnew, Weston Zarecky, and Shannon Svobodny.

LEGAL NOTICES an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Sandra Oftedahl, 12521 31st Ave S, Burnsville, MN 55337 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. FILED: December 30, 2011 /s/ Sandra Oftedahl, Owner (Mar. 1 & 8, 2012) C3-StageCoachPlus

Foreclosure Notice (Official Publication) NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE 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 Lakeville’s Lake Place Homeowners Association, (hereinafter the “Declaration”) recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Dakota County, Minnesota as Document No. 1914328, which covers the following property: Legal Description: Unit No. 76, CIC No. 330, Lake Place, a condominium, located in Dakota County, Minnesota Property Address: 17074 Eagleview Way, Farmington, Minnesota 55024 PIN: 22-44076-15-076 THAT pursuant to said Declaration, there is claimed to be due and owing as of February 20, 2012, from Troy Dowdell, title holder, to Lakeville’s Lake Place Homeowners Association, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation, the amount of $9,688.80, 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 his financial obligation to pay said amount; THAT pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 515B.3116, said debt creates a lien upon said premises in favor of Lakeville’s Lake Place Homeowners Association, as evi-

denced by a lien statement recorded on April 14, 2010, in the office of the Dakota County Recorder as Document No. 2724786;

in the office of the County Recorder of Dakota County, Minnesota as Document No. 1914328, which covers the following property:

TIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.

THAT pursuant to the power of sale granted by the owners 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 Sheriff’s Office, 1580 Highway 55, in the City of Hastings, County of Dakota, Minnesota on April 18, 2012, 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.

Legal Description: Unit No. 11, CIC No. 330, Lake Place, a condominium, Dakota County, Minnesota

LAKEVILLE’S LAKE PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Lienor

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 October 18, 2012. 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. REDEMPTION NOTICE 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. LAKEVILLE’S LAKE PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Lienor Dated: February 20, 2012 By /s/ Thomas P. Carlson Thomas P. Carlson (024871X) Carlson & Associates, Ltd. 1052 Centerville Circle Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 (651) 287-8640 ATTORNEY FOR LAKEVILLE’S LAKE PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (Mar. 1,8,15,22,29, Apr. 5, 2012) C3-DowdellForeclosure

Property Address: 17093 Eagleview Way, Farmington, Minnesota 55024 PID: 22-44078-15-011 THAT pursuant to said Declaration, there is claimed to be due and owing as of February 20, 2012, from Brian Holman, title holder, to Lakeville’s Lake Place Homeowners Association, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation, the amount of $2,861.50, 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 his financial obligation to pay said amount; THAT pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 515B.3116, said debt creates a lien upon said premises in favor of Lakeville’s Lake Place Homeowners Association, as evidenced by a lien statement recorded on December 12, 2011, in the office of the Dakota County Recorder as Document No. 2835923; THAT pursuant to the power of sale granted by the owners 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 Sheriff’s Office, 1580 Highway 55, in the City of Hastings, County of Dakota, Minnesota on April 18, 2012, 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. 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 October 18, 2012. 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. REDEMPTION NOTICE 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 RESIDEN-

Dated: February 20, 2012 By /s/ Thomas P. Carlson Thomas P. Carlson (024871X) Carlson & Associates, Ltd. 1052 Centerville Circle Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 (651) 287-8640 ATTORNEY FOR LAKEVILLE’S LAKE PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (Mar. 1,8,15,22,29, Apr. 5, 2012) C3-HolmanForeclosure

Foreclosure Notice (Official Publication) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE 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. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 11/18/2004 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $150,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Kathleen A. Arp and Dudley M. Arp, husband and wife as joint tenants MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Provident Funding Associates, L.P. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 12/23/2004 as Document Number 2279132 in the Office of the County Recorder, Dakota County, Minnesota LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 4, Block 1, Wood Park Plat Twelve, Dakota County, Minnesota STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 14306 Portland Avenue S., Burnsville, MN 55337 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Dakota TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 02-84811-01-040 LENDER: Provident Funding Associates, L.P. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Provident Funding Associates, L.P. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Provident Funding Associates, L.P. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN: 1000179-5714110018-0 THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $139,074.98 No action or proceeding has been insti-

tuted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. There has been compliance with all preforeclosure notice requirements of said mortgage and/or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 04/13/2012 at 10:00 A.M. PLACE OF SALE: Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, 1580 Highway 55 Hastings, MN 55033 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fees allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on 10/13/2012 MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: 03/01/2012 Provident Funding Associates, L.P., Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee Dunakey & Klatt, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer and Crystal W. Rink, Attorneys for Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee 531 Commercial Street, P.O. Box 2363, Waterloo, IA 50701. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. (Mar. 1,8,15,22,29, Apr. 5, 2012) C3-ArpForeclosure

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Lakeville North and Minnetonka were in a scoreless battle deep into the third period before Panthers ninth-grader Riley Tousignant scored to give her team the lead. Minnetonka stormed North’s goal for the final four minutes and finally tied the game on Sidney Morin’s rebound shot with 20.9 seconds remaining in regulation time. The Skippers won it at 6:21 of overtime when Amy Petersen charged in from the left wing and lifted a shot over Alexander’s shoulder. Lakeville North didn’t lack scoring chances. On a couple of occasions Minnetonka players swiped away the

A simple formula helped Lakeville North’s Ashley Myers finish sixth in the all-around at the state gymnastics meet. Lower your expectations, and watch your scores go up. If Myers had any goals or expectations for the state meet she wasn’t revealing them, even after it was over. “No, I just wanted to do my best,” she said. Myers, a senior, also finished fifth on floor exercise in the Class AA individual meet Feb. 25 at the University of Minnesota. “We were hoping she would medal,” Lakeville North coach Teri Homan said. “Just being on the podium was great because she worked so hard to get there.” After finishing 16th in the allaround at state two years ago, Myers did not advance in 2011. She said she thought she needed some time away from the sport and took a month off in the summer. “I had to get my skills back, but I thought I could do it” in time for the section meet, she said. Myers was all-around champion at the Section 2AA meet. Through six rotations at state, she was in second place, but she had yet to compete on balance beam, probably the most difficult event to get a good score. She scored 9.2 on beam but dropped to sixth place. “I thought my beam routine was pretty good,” she said. “There were a

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BY MIKE SHAUGHNESSY SUN NEWSPAPERS Lakeville North players roamed the Xcel Energy Center concourse, watching Minnetonka and Roseville warm up for the state championship game – and perhaps envisioning themselves in that position. If the Panthers had been able to hang onto a lead for 20 more seconds, it might have been them playing for the championship. Instead, they were left to ponder what they might be able to accomplish next year. One of the youngest teams in the state Class AA girls hockey tournament, the Panthers finished fourth after giving eventual champion Minnetonka all it could handle in the semifinal round. North held a 1-0 lead until the Skippers tied it with 21 seconds remaining in the third period. Minnetonka then scored at 6:21 of overtime to win it. Lakeville North concluded a 23-7-1 season with a 1-0 loss to Edina in the thirdplace game Feb. 25 at Xcel Energy Center. Even as the Panthers piled up victories en route to their fourth state tournament appearance, questions remained as to whether they could play with state powers such as Minnetonka and Edina, which met in the 2011 Class AA title game. North junior goalie Cassie Alexander said she is convinced the team has answered those questions.

Lakeville North players celebrate after scoring against Roseau in the state Class AA girls hockey quarterfinals at Xcel Energy Center. (Photo by Rick Orndorf – Thisweek Newspapers) “We could see things kind of falling into place toward the end of the year,” said Alexander, who allowed three goals in three state tournament games. “And once we got the first game [a 5-0 quarterfinal victory over Roseau] out of the way, we knew we could play with anybody here.” By placing fourth this year, the Panthers matched the best finish by any Lakeville team in any state high school hockey tournament, girls or boys. Lakeville High School’s girls team also placed fourth in 2004. And it sounded as if they couldn’t wait for the 2012-13 season to arrive. The team’s top nine scorers will return next year, as will Alexander. “We can get stronger, and we can work on our shooting,” North coach Buck Kochevar said. “We’ll do a lot of dry-land training this summer and we’ll be on the ice for five weeks. Then there are things they have to do on their own. We have a group of girls who know what they have to do to get better.” That will start in June, “right after the coach takes a week off to fish,” Kochevar quipped.

A shutout, for openers Junior forward Ashley Kloncz scored

a natural hat trick in North’s 5-0 victory over Roseau in the Class AA quarterfinals Feb. 23. She scored late in the second period with the Panthers already up 2-0 and added her team’s final two goals in the third. Christi Vetter and Dani Sadek also scored for Lakeville North. Sophomore forward Alexis Joyce tied a state tournament record with five assists. Alexander stopped all 15 shots she faced.

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Gymnastics FROM PREVIOUS PAGE few little wobbles, but I stayed on, and that’s the most important thing.” Myers had 9.625 on floor exercise to place fifth. She scored 9.5 on vault for 15th place and 9.575 on vault. Her allaround score of 37.90 was only half a point out of first place. North St. Paul’s Julia Stedman was Class AA champion with 38.40. North junior Ashley Nowicki competed on vault and scored 9.425 to place 18th. Eighthgrader Rachel Okins was 22nd with 9.325. Emma Johnson, also an eighthgrader, finished 24th on balance beam with 8.55. On Feb. 24, Lakeville North finished fifth in the Class AA team competition with a season-high 146.75 points. Roseville won with 149.325, dethroning defending champion Northfield by less than two-tenths of a point. Myers led North in the team competition, turning in the Panthers’ highest individual score in each event and

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scoring 38.00 all-around. Homan said the Panthers “hit” on 17 of their 20 routines in the team competition, meaning that all but three were completed without major errors. “This was probably one of my favorite state meets,” said Homan, who was a longtime Panthers assistant coach before becoming head coach this season. “We hit, we had fun, we were a team. It was really neat to see that.” Myers, who has trained in gymnastics clubs, said the time commitment isn’t that much different at the high school level. What is different, she said, is the emphasis on team competition. “It’s a big part of the sport in high school,” she said, “and I like that.”

Kylie Prouty of Lakeville South finished 22nd on uneven bars at the state Class AA gymnastics meet.

‘This was probably one of my favorite state meets. We hit, we had fun, we were a team. It was really neat to see that.’

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Lakeville South Two Lakeville South gymnasts competed in the all-around at state. Kaila Seurer, a junior, was 18th overall with 36.45. Caylee Alves, also a junior, scored 34.80 to finish 29th. Cougars junior Kylie Prouty qualified for state on uneven bars (22nd, 8.75) and floor exercise (29th, 9.10).

Apple Valley sends 13 individuals to state wrestling tourney Lakeville North has six Class 3A qualifiers BY MIKE SHAUGHNESSY – SUN NEWSPAPERS Apple Valley wrestlers were 12-1 in championship matches at the Class 3A, Section 3 individual tournament last weekend. And that means 13 Eagles will compete in the state tournament this weekend, matching their total from last year. Apple Valley had a section champion at every weight from 106 pounds through 195. It had the section runnerup at 220. And the Eagles’ heavyweight narrowly missed qualifying for state after losing his semifinal match by one point and eventually finishing third. Two of the more eagerly anticipated matches of the Feb. 25 section finals at Eastview High School took place at 152 and 160 pounds. Apple Valley eighth-grader Mason

Manville edged Rosemount senior Adam Jackson in the championship match at 152. Manville and Jackson, both 38-3, were ranked first and second in Class 3A at that weight class by The Guillotine. Jackson also was runner-up at 152 in last year’s state tournament. Both will compete at state this week, meaning a rematch is possible. Apple Valley senior Brandon Kingsley, a three-time state champion, battled past Eastview’s Mitch Rechtzigel 6-4 in the section championship match at 160. Kingsley was ranked first in his weight class and Rechtzigel was fourth. Also seeking a fourth state title is Apple Valley’s Dakota Trom, who pinned Eastview’s B.J. Groskreutz in 2 minutes, 56 seconds in the championship match at 132. Also winning section championships for Apple Valley were Maolu Woiwor at 106, Brock Morgan at 113, Seth Gross at 120, Shamar Williams at 126, Dayton Racer at 138, Mark Hall at

145, Ben Sullivan at 170, Daniel Woiwor at 182 and Paul Cheney at 195. Apple Valley sophomore Trom Petersen finished second at 220 to qualify for state. Burnsville senior Andy Underhill will return to the state tournament after finishing second at 120 in Section 3. Underhill, 33-2, defeated Rosemount’s Adam Hedin in the true second match. Also advancing from Burnsville was senior Harry Bramley, who placed second at 145. First round of the Class 3A individual tournament will be 9 a.m. Friday, March 2, at Xcel Energy Center. Thirdand fifth-place matches will be 5 p.m. Saturday, March 3, followed by championship matches at 7:30. Apple Valley will seek a seventh consecutive Class 3A championship at the state team tournament Thursday, March 1, also at Xcel Energy Center. The Eagles (26-1) wrestle Willmar (20-5) in a quarterfinal match at 9 a.m.

Section 2 meet Lakeville South junior Tom Petersen, the top-ranked wrestler at 195 pounds in Class 3A, will go for a state title this week. Petersen, 27-1, is trying to succeed his brother Zane as a state champion. Zane Petersen, a 2011 Lakeville South graduate, won the Class 3A 215-pound title last year. Tom Petersen defeated Scott Bode of Shakopee 14-12 in the championship match at the Class 3A, Section 2 individual tournament last weekend. Several Lakeville North wrestlers also advanced to state, including Section 2 champions Anton Kalista (160), Tristyn Hanson (170), Aaron Baker (182) and Aaron Almedina (220). Colton Pasvogel (132) and Lucas Westrich (145) advanced to state as section runners-up. Kalista is ranked fifth in Class 3A at 160 and is one of three South Suburban Conference wrestlers in the top five. The other two, Brandon Kingsley of Apple Valley and Mitch Rechtzigel of Eastview, also qualified for state.

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Notebook: Lakeville teams meet again in section hockey final BY MIKE SHAUGHNESSY – SUN NEWSPAPERS Hockey fans in Rochester will see a familiar sight this week – two teams from Lakeville playing for a section championship. Lakeville South and Lakeville North will face each other for the Section 1AA championship for the third consecutive year after each easily won its first two playoff games. Lakeville South is the No. 1 seed, but Lakeville North is the two-time defending section champion. The section championship game is 7 p.m. Thursday, March 1, at Rochester Recreation Center. Lakeville South (19-8) routed Winona 19-0 and Rochester Mayo 7-0 to reach the championship game. Senior forward Alex Harvey had a hat trick and one assist in the Rochester Mayo game. Justin Kloos had two goals and two assists, giving him 95 points for the season. Kloos had 10 points (two goals, eight assists) against Winona in the quarterfinal round. Lakeville North takes a 14-13 record into the section championship game. Lakeville North eliminated Rochester Century 6-1 in the semifinals Feb. 25 as

Hockey FROM PAGE 25 puck just before it was going to cross the goal line. “I thought this game would come down to a bounce here or there,” said Kochevar. “I didn’t bring up the fact that

Even Peterson scored twice. Blake Winiecki had a goal and three assists and Charlie Hayes picked up three assists. Hayes and Connor Hyden scored twice each in the Panthers’ 8-2 victory over Farmington in the section quarterfinals Feb. 23. The winner of the Section 1AA championship game will play in the state quarterfinals Thursday, March 8. The opponent will be determined Saturday, March 3, when the state tourney is seeded.

Blaze reaches section final Burnsville played Edina in the Section 2AA boys hockey championship game for the third time in five years. The teams were to meet at Mariucci Arena on Feb. 29, after this edition went to press. The Blaze got past Prior Lake 4-1 in the semifinals to improve to 17-9-1. Burnsville senior Cory Chapman had a goal and assist against Prior Lake, and goalie Chris Mallon made 29 saves. Chapman, Tanner Barnes and Jake Senta scored two goals each as Burnsville defeated Shakopee 9-0 in the Section 2AA quarterfinals Feb. 23. The Blaze outshot the Sabers 71-7. Minnetonka was the defending champion – the girls knew it.” Said Minnetonka coach Eric Johnson: “I have tremendous respect for Lakeville North. They played with a lot of fight, a lot of passion. Their goalie was incredible tonight.”

Fourth place Edina’s Renee Johnson scored the only

State swimming meet The state Class AA swimming meet will be this weekend at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center. Lakeville North and Lakeville South, which finished second and third at the Section 3AA meet last weekend, will have strong representation at state. In addition to qualifying for state in all three relays, Lakeville North had a section champion in the 200-yard freestyle in senior Trae Schindler. Schindler swam the 200 freestyle final in 1 minute, 45.21 seconds. Hunter Burchfield (200 freestyle and 100 butterfly), Tim Mitchell (200 individual medley), Alex Dahlgren (50 freestyle), Ryan Young (100 butterfly and 100 backstroke) and Nathan Regan (500 freestyle) also qualified for state individually for Lakeville North. Lakeville South sophomore Mitch Herrera was section champion in the 500 freestyle. His time of 4:44.27 won the event by three seconds and was almost 12 seconds below the state qualifying standard. Herrera also was runner-up to Lakeville North’s Schindler in the 200 goal her team would need in the thirdplace game at 9:30 of the second period. “I thought we played OK,” Kochevar said. “When you lose the way we did last night [against Minnetonka in the semifinals], it’s tough to get going the next day.” The Panthers, who also won the South Suburban Conference and Section 1AA titles, had to deal with some injuries in the first half of the season. Kochevar said

freestyle. Also qualifying for state for the Cougars were Travis Meyer (200 freestyle), Evan Ostendorf (diving) and Travis Meyer (100 butterfly). Lakeville South also advanced in the 200 and 400 freestyle relays. Apple Valley’s Andrew France won the Section 3AA championship in the 50 freestyle in 21.60 seconds. He also advanced to state in the 100 freestyle after finishing third in the section finals. The Eagles’ Aaron Olson qualified in the 100 butterfly, and Apple Valley will send a team to state in the 200 freestyle relay. Burnsville junior Ben Albert won the Section 3AA 200 individual medley final in 1:56.84. He is seeded third at state in that event and is the No. 2 seed in the 100 breaststroke, where he was second in the section finals. The Blaze’s Charlie Kollasch will compete at state in the 200 freestyle and 100 backstroke. Burnsville also advanced in the 200 medley relay. State Class AA diving preliminaries are 6 p.m. Thursday, March 1. Swimming preliminaries are 6 p.m. Friday, March 2, with finals scheduled at 6 p.m. Friday, March 3. the team’s continuity improved dramatically when junior forward Megan Skelly returned to the lineup after having concussion symptoms. “We definitely have a lot of potential,” Alexander said. “We had to work hard to get here, and we know we’ll have to work hard to get back.” John Sherman contributed to this story

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Lic. #BC626700

aacehaulingservices.com

Credit Cards Accepted

Rubbish Removal/Clean-Up Containers for Rent 5-18cu/yds Since 1979 952-894-7470

612-825-7316/952-934-4128 www.afreshlookinc.com

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

2310

Housecleaning

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

*10% off 1 Cleaning* BEST CLEANING WE CLEAN YOU GLEAM

Re-Roofing & Roof Repairs – Snow & Ice Removal - 30 Yrs Exp Insured - Lic#20126880 John Haley #1 Roofer, LLC. Call 952-925-6156

Prof House & Office Cleaner High Quality, Comm/Res Ref/Ins/Bond. Call Lola 612-644-8432 or 763-416-4611 www.bestcleaningservices.com

2420

Why Wait Roofing LLC

Painting

Tear-offs & New Construction Siding & Gutters Over 17 yrs exp. Free est. Rodney Oldenburg

*A and K PAINTING* Int./Ext Painting/Staining & texturing. Free Est. 952-474-6258 Ins/Bond Major Credit Cards Accepted 3 Interior Rooms/$250 Wallpaper Removal. Drywall Repair. Cabinet Enameling and Staining. 30 yrs exp. Steve 763-545-0506

612-210-5267 952-443-9957

Quality Residential Painting & Drywall

Tree Service

2620

Ceiling & Wall Textures H20 Damage – Plaster Repair

Wall Paper Removal INTERIOR EXTERIOR

TREE REMOVAL/TRIMMING Shrub Pruning Free Ests Lic'd / Ins'd / 20 Yrs Exp. 651-455-7704

Tree Service

2620 A Good Job!!

15 yrs exp.

Thomas Tree Service Immaculate Clean-up! Tree Removal/Trimming Lot Clearing & Stump Removal Free Estimates 952-440-6104

Window Cleaning

2660

Window Cleaning 651-646-4000

We’re

BIGGER than you think! Sun•Classifieds 952-392-6888

Antiques

New Antique Store!

Picking Thru Time * Vendor Space Available *

507-744-4218 Cemetery Lots

Dawn Valley Memorial Park: 1 Cemetery lot $1,500 + transfer fee. 952-941-1795

For Sale: 4 Lots Glenhaven Good Samaritan Garden $7,000 for all. 320-243-3165 Grandview Park Cemetery, Hopkins, MN. 2 side by side plots, $950 ea. 602-861-8082

3110

Collectibles & Art

Tree Service

2620

3160

Furnishings

Dng Rm Set. $400 or b/o. Tbl, 5 chrs, 2 pc hutch, very good cond. 763-559-0484 Pine Log Handmade Twin Loft Bed $500or OBO 763559-9344.

Misc. Wanted

3270

WANTED Old stereo equip., need not work. Andy 651-329-0515 Buying Old Trains & Toys

1 thru 12/05 issues (118 issues) $175/BO. 952-938-2468

3150

Fireplace & Firewood

952-933-0200

3280

Musical Instuments

Piano player: mahog. Upright. $849 612-377-4715

3700

Leisure

HOT TUB - good condition, 5 person, 2 pump. $980. Call 952-431-6944

3810

Sporting Goods & Misc

GUN & KNIFE SHOW March 3-4 (Sat 9-5; Sun 9-3) Blmgtn Armory Adm. $5 3300 W. 98th St. 763-754-7140

3 Year dry Oak mix, 4x8x16 $119 or 2 for $219. crocodileproductionsinc.com Stored indoors. Free delivPersonal Gun Collection ery & stacked 612-845-0957 for Sale. High quality! Call for pricing. 612-408-0222

Senior Discounts

Great Service Affordable Prices

Plumbing Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

A RENEW PLUMBING •Drain Cleaning •Repairs •Remodeling •Lic# 004914PM Bond/Ins 952-884-9495

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

3160

Furnishings

Authentic, lovely, Amish Oak Rolltop Desk, 25x57x54 $2,350 Must see! 612-750-0499

3050

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

3050

A Family Operated Bus.

Re-roofs Tear-offs BBB Free Est. MC/Visa No Subcontractors Used. Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586

2490

Powerwashing

Storm Damage Restoration Roofing ■ siding ■ windows Established 1984

(763) 550-0043 (952) 476-7601 (651) 221-2600 3500 Vicksburg Lane Suite 400-351 P l y m o u t h , M N 5 5 4 4 7 Lic # 6793

2490

Powerwashing

2490

Powerwashing

Commercial and residential pressure washing Decks strip & seal, roof washing, house washing, concrete cleaning and staining. Full exterior washing.

Our job is to make you look good!

763-225-6200

www.sparklewashcmn.com

Child Care Wanted

Shakopee - FT Nanny Mature, loving Nanny with Infant experience for Twins Beg. 5/15/12 $550 wk

LCHS 651-209-1111 lovingcarehomeservices.com

5000

Rentals

5400

Houses For Rent

LKVILLE RENT2OWN Bad Credit ok. 4Br/3Ba $1850/mo. 612.216.6248

5600

Rooms For Rent

Apartments & Condos For Rent

Apple Valley TH Nr MN Zoo. Avl now 1BR+den, dw, w/d, Grbg disp., Wood burning FP, deck, AC, tuck under gar, wtr & grbg incl $760/mo, $740 dep+ $35 app fee. Connie or Nancy 651-882-8824 Apple Valley TH Nr MN Zoo. Avl 3/1, 2BR, 1BA, D/W, Grbg disp., Wood burning FP, deck, AC, tuck under gar, wtr & grbg incl. Cable ready, $780/mo, $740 dep+ $35 app fee. Connie or Nancy 651-882-8824 AppleValley-2BR Apt, Gar. Small Pets OK w/ Deposit!

Move In Special Incl. all utils, phone, cable & Internet. Weekly pay option.

Call for details: Michael (763) 227-1567

Advertise Here!

This space could be yours

952-392-6888 952-392-6888 5100

Senior Rentals

Boutique Gifts & Crafts

MARCH 14–25, 2012 Located at Applewood Hills Golf Course

Come see our new look! Wider walkways for easier shopping! Weekdays. . . . . . 9:30 am–8:00 pm Saturdays . . . . . 9:00 am–6:00pm Sunday. . . . . . . 10:00 am–5:00 pm For more information call Carrie Staples

612-414-6045 www.LNHDBoutiques.com

9000

Employment

9050

5100

Senior Rentals

You are invited to tour our Model Apartment Home

Please call Cindy at 952-461-1644 or 612-865-6625 to arrange for a personal tour of the model. Market Village 100 J Roberts Way Elko New Market, MN 55054

Health Care

LPNS NEEDED TO COMPLETE OUR TEAM! ACR Homes, a leader in the human service field, is looking for LPNs to perform direct care in residential settings. Variable pay based on shift, competitive benefits and generous 401k. Positions available at our Lakeville home. Call 651-415-9991 for more info. EEO/AA

$875/mo. 507-450-5868

Market Village for 55+ Opening March 1, 2012

11840 60th St. N Stillwater, MN 55082

BOB’s

4200

6400

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

General Contractors

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

Family Care

BR Set: Qn. size, light wood, bkcase hdbrd, triple drssr, 2 nite stands. Mint cond! $400. 952-831-2998

SAVE MONEY - Competent master plumber needs work. Lic#M3869 Jason 952-891-2490

2510

4000

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

Chocolatier Magazines st

Old World Craftsmanship/24 Yrs

2470

3010

Dawn Valley Cemetery 2 plots asking $1,750 each or best offer. 312-927-2060

St. Christoper Decorating

952-451-7151 Ins/Bonded

Merchandise

3090

DAVE'S PAINTING and WALLPAPERING Int/Ext • Free Est • 23 Yrs Will meet or beat any price! Lic/Ins Visa/MC BBB 952-469-6800

Int Painting/faux/Rlph Lauren Expert Cabinet Refinishing Wallpaper Installation

3000

Located in Lonsdale, MN

Lic #20156835 • Insured We Take Care of Insurance Claims Offering the Best Extended Manufacturers Warranty

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Regency Home HealthCare is seeking part time/full time/float/casual; day, eve and night RN/LPN's to provide services to ventilator dependent clients in private homes as well as group settings throughout the metro. Must have great attention to detail, strong problem solving skills, excellent communication and clinical skills. Current MN nursing license and CPR required. If interested please submit online application at www.regencyhhc.com or fax resume attn: Julie @ 651-488-4656. EOE

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Help Wanted/ Full Time

Attn-CDL-A Drivers Dedicated recreational boat hauling, preloaded & secured freight on gooseneck trailers -Deliver to locations in the US & Canada -Excellent pay & benefits -Out 2 weeks at a time -Must have 1yrs of OTR exp., Passport & TWIC Expect the BEST at TMC! Call 800-247-2862 x1 www.tmctrans.com

Drivers Full time Local/Regional Driver. Dock experience a plus. Immediate opening. Pay based on experience. Call Nik: 651-325-0307

Drivers Full-time OTR, Van/ Reefer. Minimum 2 yrs required. Late Model equipment. Regional/ Long haul. Weekend Home time. Competitive wage DOE. Call Nik: 651-325-0307

Open House Wednesday 9am - 11am for the following positions: Forklift/ Warehouse/Machine Operators/Printing/Office Admin/Shipping & Receiving. Call for more info 952-924-9000

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Help Wanted/ Full Time

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Help Wanted/ Full Time

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Director of Nursing St. Lucas Care Center is looking for a compassionate and dedicated RN who has great leadership ability and long term care experience to be the director of our 109-bed skilled nursing facility. This position will lead a team of nurse managers in clinical and operational outcomes. Functions include people management, customer service, clinical assessments, budget responsibilities, and legal compliance. St. Lucas Care Center is a facility which provides a variety of challenging medical specialties which are unique to what most facilities provide, including Transitional Care, Memory/Dementia Care, along with traditional Long Term Care. To email your resume, or for more information contact Sheri Ferguson, sferguson@ missionhealthcare.org Resumes can also be mailed to: St. Lucas Care Center Attn. Sheri Ferguson 500 1st St SE Faribault, MN 55021

Network Systems Coordinator Burnsville-EaganSavage School District

9100

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community Help Wanted/ Full Time

9100

Mechanic/Hydraulic Technician

The Work Connection is seeking reliable, hard-working individuals.

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Plastics Finishers Operators Quality Inspectors

SunSource, the leader in Hydrostatic/Hydraulic Service & Repair is expanding and has a immediate opening for an experienced component repair person in their Savage, Mn location. This position requires a 2 year Vo-Tech education or equivalent experience in a related field. Pay DOQ Resumes will be accepted via e-mail bolson@sunsrce.com

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Nights, Weekend Nights, and Weekend Day shifts (will train on days) Starting at $11/hr

All employees will be trained in the Maple Plain facility and will move to work in Rosemount location after training.

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BECOME PART OF THE TEAM TODAY. CALL OR STOP IN AND SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION. The Work Connection 1111 Highway 25 North Buffalo, MN 55313 763.682.5524

EOE The Work Connection offers Referral Bonus ● Weekly Pay ● Comprehensive Benefit Package

Digi-Key Corporation is a rapidlygrowing global distributor of electronic components located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Along with world-class career opportunities, our employees receive an outstanding beneﬁts program, a comfortable, stable, friendly work environment, and the added beneﬁts of living in a smaller community. Share in our success and make Digi-Key part of your future!

Bilingual Sales & Customer Service Correspondent - Spanish or French

Visit www.isd191.org for more details and to apply

TEST SCORERS

Apple Valley & Shoreview Attend a Recruiting Event in either Apple Valley or Shoreview Visit www.questarai.com, Click on About Us/ Careers to sign up for a Recruiting Event Apple Valley: March 1, 6, 8 at 10am, 2pm or 6pm Shoreview: March 6, 8, 13, 14, 15 at 10am or 1pm Apply to score student responses for state-wide testing programs in reading, writing, math, geometry, algebra, biology, ELL, and alternate assessment. April and May start dates. 4-year college degree required FT day hours available in Shoreview FT day & PT evening hours available in Apple Valley Hours: M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. or 5:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. $13 per hour Bring proof of your degree

Questar Assessment, Inc. Visit www.questarai.com/aboutus/careers to sign up

Position Overview: Process fax, email, and Internet orders, as well as respond to inbound phone calls in Spanish or French and English. Interact with other internal departments on behalf of the customer to provide superior customer service to our Spanish- or French-speaking customer base. Responsibilities: t Respond to inbound telephone calls in English and Spanish or French t Provide information in response to customer inquiries t Enter customer orders using the English language t Other duties as assigned or required Requirements: t Fluent in English and Spanish or French (written and spoken) t High school diploma or equivalent t Excellent communication skills t Good voice quality and tone t Positive attitude t Computer experience - i.e. Microsoft Excel and Word Come join our Sales team, where you can ﬁnd a challenging, rewarding career and help Digi-Key remain a leader in customer service.

To learn more or apply online, visit

DIGIKEY.COM/CAREERS Digi-Key is an Equal Opportunity/Afﬁrmative Action Employer.

Help Wanted/ Full Time

OTG Management Award winning airport food & beverage operator with more than 135 restaurants and eateries We are hiring: FT/PT Cashiers, Host/Hostess, Counter Personnel, and Utility Workers. Please attend one of our open house recruiting sessions held on Wednesday's from 10am-2pm at the Minneapolis - St. Paul Airport, terminal 1, baggage claim area in the office behind carousel's 7 & 8. Please bring resume along and references

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Maintenance Electrician, 3rd Shift

Truth Hardware, North America's leader in designing & manufacturing of quality operating hardware for windows, patio doors, & skylights, is looking for: Maintenance Electrician, 3rd Shift Maintenance Electrician will perform all electrical installations, maintenance and repair of company equipment; perform or assist in the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and plumbing systems. A Independent Class A Minnesota Master Contractor Drivers and/or Journeyman License is required plus 2+ DunX Delivery, a divi- years industrial maintesion of Dunham Express, nance experience preis seeking Independent ferred. Contractor Drivers for its St. Paul, MN location. As Truth Hardware offers a owner of your business, competitive salary and you will share in both the benefit package and is an challenges and rewards of Equal Opportunity Emserving our customer's ployer. Qualified candineeds. You will be directly dates should apply directrewarded for your efforts. ly to: Human Resources, The more you work, the Truth Hardware, 700 W. more you make. You will Bridge Street, Owatonna be ensured steady work & MN 55060 or stable customer stream. careers@truth.com Your vehicle should be 7 years or newer & we strongly suggest a 12 ft Help Wanted/ Mini cube or extended Sprinter. Great customer Part Time service skills & a business aptitude are a must. PoGeneral Office tential annual income before expenses & taxes is Cleaning between $60,000-$68,000 de- Plymouth, Coon Rapids, pendent upon contracted Fridley & Blaine; 5pm-9pm route. Dunham Express & 6pm-10pm. Lakeville 6has set the industry stan- pm-10pm. Mid-City Cleandard since 1951 for on- ing. 8000 University Ave. time, professional deliv- NE. Fridley. 763-571-9056 ery service to businesses in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, North DakoMystery Shoppers ta and the U.P. of Michi- Earn up to $100/day. Ungan. Call 651-256-0070 to dercover shoppers needed learn more about this fan- to judge retail & dinning tastic business opportunity. establishments. No exp req. Call 855-219-4443

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795 Vandalia St St. Paul, MN

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

CPAP Set-Up Technician Seeking applicants for an experienced and motivated CPAP Set-up Technician. Corner Medical currently has 6 locations and is looking to fill this full-time position in our Apple Valley Branch. Applicant must be motivated and capable of multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced environment. Applicant must have a minimum of 2 years CPAP set-up experience and preferably healthcare credentials. If interested, please call 952-388-0500 or go to cornermedical.com and click the contact us page.

Corner

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M O V I E S | D I N I N G | T H E AT E R | E N T E R TA I N M E N T | S H O P P I N G | F E S T I VA L S & E V E N T S Welcome to a new feature in your Sun Current! The NOW SEATING page is brought to you by Paragon Odyssey 15 in Burnsville and the Sun Current. It will include local restaurants and entertainment facilities each week. In addition, you will see brief articles from your local Convention and Visitor’s Bureaus regarding upcoming events in our metro communities South of the River. To advertise on this page, please contact Sharon Buechner at 952-392-6884 or sbuechner@acnpapers.com.

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Help Wanted/ Part Time

JOB FAIR Lancer hosting

9500

9810

Automotive Junkers & Repairable Wanted

Hospitality is a JOB FAIR

application, get an interview & learn more. Enter at Zoo's main entrance. 952.953.0667

PT Work $8/hour. 3-8pm, 3 or 4 days a week and every other Saturday 8am-4pm Perfect Cleaners 2147 Cliff Road. Eagan

Junkers & Repairable Wanted

$225+ for most Vehicles Free Towing 952-818-2585 CASH! For Your Junked

Mar 6th, 3:30 - 6:00 at the MN ZOO for cashiers, cooks & utility. Come, fill out an

9810

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612-861-3020 651-645-7715

9900

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community Vans, SUVs, & Trucks

01 GMC Yukon XLT 1500

AT, 4WD, Red w/grey lthr, heated seats, 230K, very well maint., 1 owner, clean inside/out, no rust, 3rd seat, rear heat/ac. $4500 Mike 612 987 1044

612-805-2692

9820

Motorcycle, Moped, Motor Bike

Motorcycles Wanted! Cash for used & Damaged 651-285-1532

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Inviting All Visual Artists to the 2012 Inaugural Season of the Great Commission Artists! March 3 “Worship in the Potter’s Hands” Spring Collaborative. July 14 “Waterfalls” Summer Collaborative with Paul Oman. Sept. 15 “The Psalms” Juried Exhibit with Creative Arts Performances.

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