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Richfield in 2011: Another year, still here Schools face funding challenges, building projects go forward, residents stand out, the city moves ahead BY ANDREW WIG – SUN NEWSPAPERS

School district pleads for more money, residents say ‘no’ Bad news for district came in November as Richfield residents defeated a levy referendum 2,419 votes to 2,167 that would have buoyed the district’s funds by $416 per pupil. With the defeat, the “c” word again was raised. The district will have to make some “pretty significant cuts over the next two years,” Slotterback said. But exactly how much — or what — will be cut is unclear. “We don’t know where the cuts are going to come from but we’ll make it work,” Slotterback said. The disappointment was made extra painful due to preliminary polling information that suggested Richfield residents favored the paying the $119 per year the referendum would have cost the average home owner. Two separate polls conducted before the referendum “came back with strong support at the $119 level,” noted boardmember Todd

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The new Richfield Community Center boasts almost twice the space of the old city hall, more meeting rooms and a host of community-themed displays. (Photo by Billie Jo Rassat – Sun Newspapers) Nollenberger. “Sixty-four to 65 percent support at that level.” Again, people pointed to the failure as a sign of the times. “A lot of people are still out of work and we still have a

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Richfield schools may soon harness the power of the sun Solar panels would be installed this spring BY ANDREW WIG – SUN NEWSPAPERS The roofs of Richfield schools may soon get a lot more shiny now that the school board has given the initial goahead for plans to install solar panels at three Richfield schools. If an attorney approves the lease agreement and a neutral technical specialist verifies the feasibility of the technology, Richfield’s high school, middle school and STEM school will be outfitted this spring with the solar panels, served by Minneapolis firm Solar Sustology. The school board voted to sign an agreement, pending attorney review, that will cost the district $34,000 after accounting for federal grant dollars and rebates from Xcel Energy. The cost without the financial aid would be $309,000. With the window for the federal

Building and Grounds Supervisor Rus George has been enthusiastic about the panels, which he said would require “little or nothing for maintenance,” and would work during winter.

grant ending at the end of December, the district was forced to act quickly. Due to the narrow time frame, a clause was inserted into the contract that would allow Richfield Public Schools to back out if the district changes its mind after due diligence. The agreement will be subject to final board approval Jan. 23 after a neutral technical expert examines Solar Sustology’s technology. If the report generated by the firm is correct, the district would save about $466,000 in energy costs over the course of 40 years. According to those same numbers, the district would recoup its initial cost in four years. “For the benefits we could get, the costs would be relatively minimal,” said Richfield schools Business Manager Michael Schwartz, who has been in contact with Sustology since just before Thanksgiving. “If the numbers are correct, you do it in a heart beat,” said Boardmember Todd Nollenberger.

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tion has been cut after seven years of hard work and dedication to Richfield Schools,” Huber said. “Unfortunately that’s the world of education as we know it right now.” That world will not likely change in the near future, according to Slotterback, who said the district had cut as much as it could from the nonstaff portion of the budget. “This year we are stuck — and probably in the future — having to find the vast majority of that money out of people,” the superintendent said.

Year in review FROM PAGE 1 Slotterback said he understood those who voted “no” had their reasons. “They had a really difficult choice, and a lot of people who are living right at the edge said, ‘I can’t afford 10 bucks a month.” The district now has its own decisions to make. “I think the voters have spoken,” Slotterback said, “and we’re looking at this very carefully.” On the district website, the superintendent stated the district may have to slash $4 million from the budget over the next two years. But obvious target for those savings is becoming scarce, he added. “I’m not aware of stuff that’s easy to cut anymore.”

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Teacher cuts announced Facing a projected $1.15 million deficit for the 2011-2012 school year, the Richfield School District announced in April that it would be discontinuing the contracts of 12 teachers. In the end four positions were cut. “This is terrible; it’s awful. These are hard working, dedicated employees,” Supt. Bob Slotterback said after the cuts were announced. He blamed in part flat state funding that failed to keep with inflation. KAREL SMITH 612-986-3704

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Don’t wait ‘til New Year’s to make resolutions Self-improvements know no time of year Happy (almost) New Year! Aside from the proverbial party, the second biggest tradition in transitioning to a New Year is the New Year’s resolution. In grade school, I was instructed by my teachers to make a resolution each December for the upcoming New Year. My resolutions were typically family-related: “I will be nicer to my sister” or “I will try to heed my parents instructions before their fifth command.” When those scholastic mandates ceased, so did my yearly resolutions. It’s not that I don’t endeavor to make self-improvements or help others or complete any other altruistic task as a self-satisfacto-

MATT HANKEY Apple Valley/Eagan Community Editor ry exercise. The idea of assigning an arbitrary date to become a better person always struck me as odd in nature. If I needed an uptick in my moral fiber, by God, I got right on it. I understand that with a new year can come a fresh start. I get that. I really do. But, clichés such as “why put off what you can do today?” and “strike while the iron is hot” are actually quite applicable in this instance. I hearken back to the months preceding my impending marriage last year. It had become evident to me that I had not lost any of the 10-15 pounds I gained in

college in the three years since my graduation. With my marriage six months away, I decided it would behoove me to do something about that extra luggage for our photographer’s (and wife’s) sake. I lost five pounds in three months by eating healthier and biking. But, two months before the wedding, my motivation waned and exercising became a chore. But even though I stopped biking, I was proud I made a goal and stuck to it for more than a week or two. The same won’t be true for many New Year’s resolution makers. This didn’t enter my thought process at the time, but waiting until the coming New Year to lose any weight for my wedding would have been worthless. My wedding would have come and gone and I would be likely packing on more pounds, as I’ve been told happens after marriage

(It’s true.) This advice is coming from a chronic procrastinator. As of the date of writing this column, Dec. 22, I have not yet bought my wife a Christmas present. (Does she really need more than one blender?) That was a joke, by the way. I would ask for your suggestions for a Christmas gift for my wife, but I shouldn’t set the precedent of exchanging gifts belatedly. Make goals and make them often. I’m not even suggesting that you shouldn’t make a New Year’s resolution if your heart is set on it. But, realize there are 364 other days a year that are resolution-lonely. The point is, putting off goals or resolutions is good for no one, even if you want to impress your friends and family with the results of the Shake Weight you got for Christmas.

perplexing when one considers its costly, oversized headquarters (why IS there the “excess space” he mentions?), the financial burden it places on smaller stores, the hundreds of employees it has laid off, and the enormous tax subsidy drained from our city’s residents to bring it here. I think it would be helpful if Richfield students could research how Best Buy pulled off such huge tax subsidies to build here (receiving corporate

welfare). Additionally, I think it would be beneficial to provide students with more classes in labor history, labor law and nonviolent training, so that when they move out into the “real world,” they would have the knowledge and skills necessary for organizing, being more in control of their own destinies, and countering such misguided corporate-clone-making proposals. Steve McKeown Richfield

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Keep schools out of corporate hands To the editor: I am writing in regard to the Dec. 15 letter to the editor in which Ernie Lindstrom promotes turning Richfield’s public education over to corporate conglomerates like Best Buy Co (“Partnering with Best Buy could revolutionize Richfield Schools”). With their longer school days

and school years, these “efficient” models of education, he claims, would be a “dream” worth pursuing by other districts. I think most students and their families would instead see this as a nightmare. This type of backward thinking by corporate giants in the early 1900s was the reason our nation had to pass child labor laws. Lindstrom’s notion that somehow the corporate behemoth Best Buy would be suitable to “keep school costs confined to the classroom” is

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Richfield Mayor Debbie Goettell speaks with angry and concerned neighbors gathered in a private home near the old, vacant city garages. Neighbors have protested the proposed project and have made themselves heard at gatherings like this one.

FROM PAGE 4 plans were consecrated in November for the site formerly occupied by Kmart. An L.A. Fitness center will be constructed at the site, which also will feature separate retail buildings for other businesses. In the same area, plans for the vacant Lyndale Garden Center, which has sat empty since 2006, progressed this year as developer Cornerstone Group closed on a sale of the land. Mixed-use plans there call for three buildings and 120 apartment units, with rehabilitation of the site slated for spring and apartments expected to be ready for occupancy in 2013. Plans for redevelopment at the Menards on Nicollet Avenue near Interstate 494 moved forward this month when the city council gave final plat approval for the project that calls for the current store to be torn down, with a two story Menards built in its place. The project will raze the neighboring Jun Bo Chinese Restaurant building to make room. Upon the council’s decision, plans for shutting down the current Menards building were to begin immediately.

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Pillsbury protests Another project, still in its preliminary stages, became the center of notable outcry from some Richfield residents who, amassing more than 200 signatures in protest, believe it will change their neighborhood for the worse as neighboring communities shirk their own city planning responsibilities and pass the burden of providing affordable housing on to Richfield. Opposition to the project calling for

the redevelopment of the former city garages at West 77th Street and Pillsbury Avenue South came to a head in November as the developer took another step toward breaking ground. A proposed 70-unit “workforce housing” complex would replace the vacant city garages and will target lower-income residents as tenants. Neighbors of the city garages gathered multiple times — including as an overflow crowd numbering more than YEAR IN REVIEW: TO NEXT PAGE

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Year in review FROM PREVIOUS PAGE 160 at one community meeting — to voice their displeasure at the project they believe will lower their property values, increase disturbance in the neighborhood and fundamentally alter the area’s character. “The reason why we’re concerned is it basically doesn’t fit the neighborhood,” said Barry LeBlanc, a leader of the project’s opposition. He called the proposed development a “monster complex in the middle of a residential neighborhood.” The conflict has raised for discussion the concept of affordable housing, how communities go about creating it, and how willing residents are to accept condensed dwellings of newcomers. “Build in Edina first,” shouted one member of the overflow crowd that gathered at Emerson Congregational Church in Richfield earlier this month to discuss the plans with developer Ron Clark. Opponents to the Pillsbury project and other similar ones — the Lyndale Plaza project received similar protests — claim other communities, particularly Edina, have taken measures to keep lower income residents out as Richfield has opened its arms.

New center of government Richfield’s newest jewel opened in June. The new 98,000 square-foot, $22.25 million Richfield Municipal Center served as a clear upgrade from the old facility, nearly doubling in space and featuring additional meeting rooms, a larger licensing center and underground parking for Public Safety vehicles. The city of Richfield stated the old building was badly deteriorated and that it failed to meet accessibility and energy efficiency standards. City employees eagerly anticipated the move. “It is a relief and there is a lot of excitement with people being thrilled to move,” Assistant to the City Manager Pam Dmytrenko said prior to the changeover. With the new city offices up, the old municipal building could come down, and — after a long lead and asbestos abatement period — so it did. Demolition on the old city hall began July 19.

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garten through fifth-grade arrangement and the creation of the STEM school. Flood, served as board president last year and spent four years on the West Metro Education Program board. He had chance to see what other districts were doing, and “Richfield was always right there,” he said. “Everything we’ve done, I feel like we were on the cutting edge.” But his tenure on the board ended amid district-wide disappointment following the failure of the November levy referendum. “It was just one success after another,” Flood recalled, “and then the

Two members of the Richfield School Board sat on their last meeting Monday evening, Dec. 19. Saying farewell were Peter Toensing and Tom Flood, in what Supt. Bob Slotterback called a “bittersweet” sendoff. Flood looked proudly back at changes in the district that occurred under his watch. These included the reconfiguration of elementary schools into a kinder-

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“I think Tom and I will be cheering from the sidelines and contribute our 2 cents when necessary.” To Slotterback, a simple statement of gratitude was insufficient to express what the departing boardmembers meant to the district. He noted boardmembers are always on duty in a sense, listening to residents’ questions and concerns — during the “ballgame” or at home over the phone. “It’s not enough,” Slotterback said, “to say thank you for all the time you’ve given.”

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tombstone belonging to John Dolson, a Richfield Native who died during the Civil War and was mistakenly buried among confederate soldiers in North Carolina. The tombstone to be featured at the memorial will read, “John Dobson,” the name mistakenly assigned to Dolson as his body was misidentified. The marker is currently at the Richfield History Center, and has been replaced at the North Carolina cemetery with a corrected tombstone. Further plans for the Honoring All Veterans Memorial call for a prisoner of war memorial bench and a landscaped area reserved for the state and POW

flags. Work on the monument is expected to begin this spring, and will cost the Richfield’s recreation fund about $290,000, which is to be paid back over time with the sale of engravings on the granite tablets.

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Year in review FROM PAGE 8 ing redevelopment projects in the city. The recognition began when the American Public Works Association recognized Public Works Director Mike Eastling as one of 2011’s Top Ten Public Works Leaders. Leading up to the award, Eastling led high profile projects including work surrounding the construction of Best Buy’s new headquarters, the reconfiguration of 77th Avenue from Cedar and Penn avenues, and storm water management throughout the city. Kind words for Richfield’s public works department would keep coming as the American Public Works Association-Minnesota Chapter issued utility specialist Bill LaLonde the 2011 Personnel Award in the maintenance category, an award no other Richfield Public Works employee has won, to the knowledge of Eastling. Chief among LaLonde’s duties is to track the city’s jumble of underground cable and wiring as people with shovels and machines dig into the earth. LaLonde was recognized in particular for his patient nature in dealing with a sometimes-impatient public. He is the one who notifies residents when construction necessitates cuts in services. But recognition was not relegated to grizzled public works veterans. Among others honored in 2011 was 8-year-old Sophi Bromenshenkel, who in June received the Ocean Hero Award from marine conservation organization Oceana.

That same week, Sophi received another national award. This time she wasnamed the Youth Ambassador of the planet by the Wyland Foundation, which educates citizens on the importance of protecting bodies of water and marine life. Sophi caught and released her first shark at the age of four while visiting her uncle in the Florida Keys. Her love of sharks, born that moment, turned into a campaign called Save Sharks with Sophi, which raised $3,500 for shark research and conservation.

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Honoring All Veterans memorial gets set for completion The city of Richfield resolved in September to finish the Honoring all Veterans Memorial, with the city council voting to solicit bids to complete the remainder of the project. Remaining work includes the installation of six approximately 15-foot tall columns, each representing a branch of the US Military. The columns will surround the memorial’s centerpiece, which honors Cpl. Charles “Chuck” W. Lindberg, a longtime Richfield resident and last living member of the group that first raised the American Flag on Iwo Jima, according to Richfield Recreation Services Director Jim Topitzhofer. Other remaining work consists of landscaping, granite finishes on the centerpiece, concrete trails and lighting on the North side of the monument, plus irrigation and drinking fountain additions. Also planned is the installation of the

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and cranberries — on a whole grain roll. After making the first cut, the culinary team was given $1,000 to prepare their recipe, which was scrutinized by nutritionists and chefs, who visited the school in May to taste the sliders and watch the student-chefs in action. For their ingenuity and taste, the students earned a visit to the White House and a meeting with the First Lady.

FROM PREVIOUS PAGE the S.S. Yum Yum raised their paddles on Lake Calhoun as they took the top prize in the 12-and-under division The construction of the boat — using empty single-serving sized milk cartons from the lunchroom — came as part of a fourth- and- fifth-grade science and engineering unit. The group tested various scaled-down designs for buoyancy, stability, speed and maneuverability, settling on a V-hull design. But it was more than trial and error. The students employed math skills in determining that, for instance, each milk carton holds four pounds. With six kids paddling, weighing an average of 60 pounds apiece, they figured it would take 150 milk cartons to remain afloat. The final design included a reinforced hull and 198 cartons total, bolstered by a donation from the Cheesecake Factory of some half-gallon cream cartons, which was the inspiration for the name S.S. Yum Yum.

A culinary conquest, and props from First Lady The name of the dish didn’t faze the judges, and culinary students from South Education Center Alternative, located in

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From left, South Education Alternative students Domnic Lembo, Adeilene Dominguez, chef Todd Bolton, Dolores Popescu and Chris Dykes make “Porcupne Sliders” May 9 for judges in First Lady Michelle Obama’s Recipes for Healthy Kid’s Challenge. (Photo by Billie Jo Rassat – Sun Newspapers) Richfield, rode their “Porcupine Sliders” to the grand prize at the conclusion of First Lady Michelle Obama’s national contest, Recipe for Healthy Kids. The honor was announced in July at the American Culinary federation National

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employees. Voting against the measure were councilmembers Tom Fitzhenry and Fred Wroge, who argued the city would be better served by passing a resolution pertaining to the statewide domestic partnership debate. Gov. Tim Pawlenty vetoed a statewide domestic partnership measure in 2008, leaving it up to municipalities to establish their own such ordinances. The city “shouldn’t pass warm, fuzzy laws,” Fitzhenry said. But local municipalities often blaze the trail for statewide legislation, argued councilmembers Sue Sandahl and Pat Elliot. They pointed to measures like smoking bans that led to statewide laws. Those against the ordinance also wondered whether it would bring unforeseen costs and unanticipated outcomes for the city. Fitzhenry cited an unpredictable “butterfly effect.” Aside from bereavement compensation, registered partners will enjoy other benefits that had previously only been extended to married couples, such as fee reductions at city recreational centers. Private businesses are not obligated to recognize domestic partnerships in establishing employee benefits. Eight couples have so far registered domestic partnerships. Prior to Richfield’s decision, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Edina, Golden Valley and St. Louis Park had already established similar ordinances.

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Voices FROM PAGE 1 “If you don’t understand the system, you can’t navigate the system,” Richfield High School Principal Josh Fuchs told the school board Monday, Dec. 19, at its regular meeting. Voices United is based on a parental education curriculum that has spread into Minnesota, where a number of school districts are using it to help parents help their children work their way through the schools — and into college. Following the initial string of night classes for parents that took place last fall, Voices United will again in February reach out to families of Richfield children, namely minorities, who are underrepresented in college placement. In the past, high schools have typically aided families in the form of financial aid nights or college application nights, but Voices United is different, said Jennifer Jacobs, African American outreach coor-

dinator for Richfield schools. The six-week session will gather parents of children at all grade levels to tell them what they have to do — from the day their child enters kindergarten to the day they graduate — to ensure a lively education and clear a path to college. Meeting for two hours once a week, dinner will be provided as district outreach workers and other parents detail — in English and Spanish — the necessities for academic success. They will start with basics as simple as class schedules, who the counselors are and information about advisory sessions. Parents will then learn about honors and Advanced Placement courses and how to help their children develop a four-year academic plan beginning in ninth grade. The focus then turns to the colleges themselves and their admission requirements. Parents will be reminded for instance, that while Richfield does not require student to take two years of a second language to get in, many colleges do. In last fall’s sessions, this information was alarming for some. “They were like,

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‘Oh my gosh, I’ve got to get my kid in for language right now,” Jacobs said. The classes also will include information on higher education options and the financial aid process. Voices United is still in its infancy as it addresses an achievement gap for which Minnesota is among the highest in the nation, Richfield being no exception. “I know that we’re not doing great at it,” Jacobs said. Seven families enrolled in Voices United last fall for the first round of classes, but Jacobs is hoping for a snowball effect as word spreads. The Minneapolis School District has put 33,000 people through the program in the four years, Jacobs noted. Voices United is only the latest measure in Richfield Schools to close the gap in academic achievement between minorities and white students. One program called beyond diversity trains teachers to examine themselves and recognize how their own biases may affect thier teaching. About half of Richfield teachers have received that training.

The district also is targeting students who will be the first in their family to attend college, plus students of color and those who receive free or reducedprice lunches, with a program called Advancement Via Individual Determination, which focuses on getting those students into higher-level courses in preparation for college. These measures have become necessary as Richfield has become more diverse, Jacobs said. “Richfield is very different than it was 15 or 20 years ago, and it is causing us to look at and change the way we do instruction here.” The old way, “30 kids on a class all facing one teacher,” works no longer, she added, citing projections that say Minneosta will be half composed of non-whites by 2020. “If we don’t educate everybody in the state, we are not going to be well off later.” The spring session for Voices United runs from Feb. 21 to March 27, meeting once weekly from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the RHS media room.

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New Americans are invited to Richfield City Hall’s Bartholomew Room on Tuesday, Jan. 31, where at 6 p.m. the Richfield Human Rights Commission and Volunteer Lawyers Network will provide a legal workshop and advice clinic on landlord-tenant law.

Both rinks at the Richfield Ice Arena will be open New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, for the New Year’s Eve skating party from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be prizes, beverages and snacks. The event costs $4.50 per skater. No discount coupons or passes will be

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30 Storytime: Berenstain Bears Where: Galleria Barnes & Noble, 3225 W. 69th St., Edina When: 11 a.m. Info: 952-920-0633

31 Free Family Flick: “Smurfs” Where: Theatres at Mall of America, Bloomington When: 10 a.m. Info: xr.com/moa

Hispanic Prayer Group Where: Church of the Assumption, 305 E. 77th St., Richfield When: 7 p.m.

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1 Critters Close Up Where: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington When: 3-4 p.m. Info: threeriversparks.org

2 Tap Dance Performers: Rhythmic Feet Where: Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave. When: 7:00 p.m. Info: 952-944-2855 (Joan Davies) Faces of Home for Life Where: Macy’s Court, Mall of America, Bloomington When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Info: xr.com/moa

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3 Special City Council Meeting: Advisory Commission Interviews Where: Richfield City Offices, 6700 Portland Ave. S. When: 6 p.m. Info: cityrichfield.org or 612-861-9700 Public Skate Where: Richfield Ice Arena, 636 E. 66th St., Richfield When: noon Info: 612-861-9350

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Storytime: School Where: Galleria Barnes & Noble, 3225 W. 69th St., Edina When: 11 a.m. Info: 952-920-0633

Rotary Club of Richfield Meets for Breakfast Where: Champps, 790 W. 66th St., Richfield When: 7:15 a.m. Info: richfieldrotary.org

Richfield Optimist Club Meets Where: VFW Post 5555, 6715 Lakeshore Drive, Richfield When: 7:30 a.m. Info: richfieldoptimists.org

Arts and Crafts Where: Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave. When: 9 a.m. Info: 612-861-9385

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LEGAL NOTICES Foreclosure Notice (Official Publication) THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 11/17/2004 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $212,000.00 MORTGAGOR: Elizabeth M. Pumper aka Elizabeth Simmonds MORTGAGEE: U.S. Bank National Association ND DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 01/13/2005, as Document Number 4066061, in the Office of the County Registar, Hennepin County, Minnesota LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 4, Block 3, D. L. Tate’s Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 6920 4th Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Hennepin TORRENS REGISTERED PROPERTY: Torrens Certificate No. 1146027 TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 27-028-24-440103 LENDER/RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: U.S. Bank National Association ND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association ND TRANSACTION AGENT: None THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $230,501.42 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all preforeclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 01/20/2012 at 10:00 a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, 350 South Fifth Street Rm. 30, Minneapolis, MN 55415 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursement allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on 07/20/2012. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: 12/08/2011 U.S. Bank National Association ND, Mortgagee Dunakey & Klatt, P.C., By Brian Sayer Attorney for Mortgagee, 531 Commercial Street, P.O. Box 2363, Waterloo, IA 50701. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. (Dec. 8,15,22,29, 2011, Jan. 5,12, 2012) D2-SimmondsForeclosure

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

described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 11/17/2006 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $214,000.00 MORTGAGORS: Joshua L. Kramer and Blake Otting MORTGAGEE: U.S. Bank National Association ND DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 12/08/2006, as Document Number 8905055, in the Office of the County Recorder, Hennepin County, Minnesota LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 10, Block 2, McCutchan’s Portland Avenue Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota. STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 6636 5th Avenue S., Richfield, MN 55423 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Hennepin TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 27-028-24-410031

pied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on 07/27/2012. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: 12/15/2011

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Dunakey & Klatt, P.C., By Brian Sayer Attorney for Mortgagee, 531 Commercial Street, P.O. Box 2363, Waterloo, IA 50701.

TRANSACTION AGENT: None THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $224,909.51 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all preforeclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 01/27/2012 at 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, 350 South Fifth Street Rm. 30, Minneapolis, MN 55415 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursement allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occu-

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. (Dec. 15,22,29, 2011, Jan. 5,12,19, 2012) D2-OttingForeclosure

School District 280 (Official Publication) MINUTES Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Independent School District 280, Richfield Public Schools The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District 280, Hennepin County, Richfield, Minnesota, was held on Monday, December 5, 2011, at the District Board Room, 7001 Harriet Avenue So., Richfield, MN 55423. The regular school board meeting was called to order by Vice Chair John Easterwood, at 7:00 p.m. with the following members in attendance: Belkengren, Easterwood, Flood, Lamberger and Nollenberger. Absent: Toensing (who joined the meeting shortly after the meeting start). Superintendent Slotterback and Director Michael Schwartz were also present.

REPORTS AND INFORMATION FROM SCHOOL SOURCES 1. Heard United Way Report 2. Heard “Where We Are in Enrollment” Report ROUTINE MATTERS (approved unanimously) 1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 14, 2011 2. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 21, 2011 3. Approved General Disbursements of December 5, 2011 in the amount of $407,331.22 4. Approved Appointment of Nancy Rowley as District Representative to Intermediate School District 287

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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.

1. Approved Final Levy Certification 2011 Payable 2012 Resolution

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PERSONNEL 1. Approved all personnel items as presented OLD BUSINESS 1. Approved Board Policy 109 & 109.1Distribution of Nonschool-Sponsored Materials on School Premises by Students and Employees

2. Approved Adding Two Student Representatives to the School Board

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3. Accepted Five Donations The regular meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. The preceding is a summary of the official minutes, which are on file in the District Office, 7001 Harriet Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota. The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Monday, December 19, 2011. David J. Lamberger, Board of Education Clerk (Dec. 29, 2011) D2-280Dec5RegMin

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SPORTS Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Richfield’s boys swimming team will host North St. Paul in a 6 p.m. Classic Suburban Conference dual meet Thursday, Jan. 5, at Richfield Middle School pool.

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Bear nets 45 points in Richfield hoops victory S

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Richfield High School basketball squads warmed up for their holiday schedules by posting impressive triumphs last week. The Spartans boys basketball squad upped its record to 4-1 with a 103-78 victory over Minneapolis North Dec. 21. Shawn Bear, a 5-8 senior guard, put on a dazzling offensive display as he poured in 45 points to spark the Spartan win. Jared Noonan scored 15 points and Deshawn Jones finished with 14 points. Marcellis Beard chipped in with nine points. Richfield’s girls basketball team improved its record to 6-2 with a 70-30 win over Orono Dec. 22. Junior guard Jessica January displayed her allstate talents during a 27point scoring performance. Other top Richfield scorers were Bry Guyton (10), Hannah Wise (9), Sierra Ford-Washington (8) and Hailey Lindblom (6).

This member of Richfield’s boys hockey team is one of the leading scorers in the metro area. He had six goals and 12 assists for 18 points in the Spartans’ first six games. Richfield’s record was 2-3-1.

Mohab Eid The Richfield swimmer turned in impressive performances at the Woodbury Invitational Dec. 17. Eid won the 500-yard freestyle and placed second in the 200 freestyle. He was also a member of the Spartans’ third-place 200 freestyle relay team.

Jake Bauer The Richfield senior Nordic skier placed second overall in the first Classic Suburban Conference meet of the season. Bauer finished in 12 minutes, 21 seconds on the 4.8K freestyle course.

Andy Petersen The Richfield swimmer won the 100 backstroke at the Woodbury Invitational Dec. 17. Petersen finished third in the 200 individual medley and was a member of Richfield’s winning 200 medley relay team.

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Tyler Martinez came through with two goals to aid Richfield in its 5-4 hockey win over Chaska Dec. 22 at Richfield Ice Arena. Kevin Krohn, Mick Dhein and Sam Schrick scored one goal each for the winners. Assists went to McCoy Jessen, Tim Harris, Jack Stellon (2), Schrick (2), Dhein (3) and Ryan Erickson. John Meyer tended goal for the Spartans and stopped 25 shots. Bloomington Kennedy defeated Richfield 5-2 Dec. 20 at RIA.

The Richfield senior Nordic skier was fourth overall in conference competition with a time of 16:08 on the 4.8K freestyle course at Trollhaugen in Dresser, Wis.

Deshawn Jones Jones scored 20 points as the Richfield boys basketball team defeated Bloomington Jefferson 8164 Dec. 13. Richfield junior Jessica January battles a Minnetonka player for a rebound in early-season action. January scored 27 points to lead the Spartans to a 70-30 victory over Orono Dec. 22. (Photo by Brian Nelson – Contributing Photographer) Dhein scored two powerplay goals for Richfield. Assists went to Schrick,

Stellon, Kevin Ahlstrand and Erickson. Meyer was in goal for

Richfield and made 25 saves. -Compiled by Greg Kleven

Shawn Bear The Richfield boys basketball player came through with 18 points in the Spartans’ 81-57 victory over Minneapolis South Dec. 16.

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Eid sparks Spartans at Woodbury Invitational BY GREG KLEVEN – SUN NEWSPAPERS Richfield swimmers won three races at the Woodbury Invitational Dec. 17. The Spartans won two individual events and one relay title. Woodbury claimed the team championship with 489.5 points. Orono placed second (434) and Park was third (351.1). Stillwater finished fourth (305.5) and Richfield was fifth (288). Tartan placed sixth (233) and Apple Valley was seventh (150.5). The Spartans, coached by Marc Hamren, won the 200-yard medley relay in 1 minute, 43.01 seconds. Members of the relay were Andy Petersen, Max Hamilton, Duncan Pederson and Matt Graham. Mohab Eid won the 500 freestyle (5:09.10) and placed second in the 200 freestyle (1:51.81). “Mohab was under the state cut in the 200 freestyle,” said Hamren. “He was our swimmer of the meet after winning the 500 freestyle with a personal-best time.” Petersen had a winning time of 56.81 in the 100 backstroke. In the 200 individual medley, Petersen finished third (2:07.37). Pederson placed fifth and Hamilton was seventh. Graham contributed a seasonbest time of 23.21 while placing third in the 50 freestyle. Pederson had a second-place, season-best time of 56.49 in the 100 butterfly. Hamilton finished runner-up in the 100 breaststroke (1:04.35). Richfield’s third-place 200 freestyle relay team consisted of Petersen, Pederson, Eid and Graham. The Spartans’ time was 1:33.18. Richfield finished ninth in the 400 freestyle relay (3:58.78). Members of that relay were Eid, Ryder Klopp, Dylan Robinson and Hamilton. Richfield’s next meet is 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, against North St. Paul at the Richfield Middle School pool.

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Stars skate past New Prague for 7-4 Missota victory Mork, Haeg and Bianchi aid winning cause Three players scored two goals apiece to spark Holy Angels to a 7-4 Missota Conference boys hockey victory over New Prague Dec. 10 at Richfield Ice Arena. Frankie Mork, Tony Haeg and Mario Bianchi each had two goals. Andrew Willner scored the other Stars goal. Bianchi and Parker Loving picked up three assists apiece. Haeg had two assists. Getting one assist each were Tyler Lodin, Christian Wise, Tucker Haffner and Marshall Barnes. Holy Angels goalie Will Dupont made 36 saves. Chanhassen edged Holy Angels 6-5 Dec. 15 in another Stars game at RIA.

Aammir Freese had a hat trick for the Stars. Willner and Barnes also scored. Dupont made 34 saves. Benilde-St. Margaret’s defeated Holy Angels 15-2 Dec. 13. Trevor Meador and Bianchi scored the Stars’ goals.

Basketball thrillers Holy Angels won a pair of exciting boys basketball games recently. The Stars topped St. Louis Park 73-71 Dec. 13 as five players scored in double figures. Holy Angels scoring leaders were Danny Sullivan (21 points), Delshon Strickland (12), Sam Keis (12), Jordan Dembley (11) and Charlie Koontz (10). Holy Angels edged Holy Family Catholic 63-61 in overtime Dec. 16. Dembley scored 18 points and Koontz connected for 13. Sullivan had 11 points.

Stars in Schwan Cup The Holy Angels girls hockey squad is competing in the Schwan Cup holiday tournament this week. The Stars were scheduled to play Hudson, Wis., Dec. 28 in a White Division quarterfinal game. Holy Angels will also compete Thursday, Dec. 29, and Friday, Dec. 30, in the second and third rounds of the tournament at Schwan Super Rink at the National Sports Center in Blaine. The Stars had a 1-11 record after losing 11-1 to Orono Dec. 20. Eighth-grader Amanda Navratil scored the team’s lone goal. Sophomore Caroline Riester and junior Maddie Karl shared goaltending duties. Karl had 22 saves while Riester had six saves. – Compiled by Greg Kleven

Holy Angels fall sports athletes earn All-Missota honors Academy of Holy Angels athletes were represented well on various 2011 All-Missota Conference fall squads. The football team finished second in the Missota and seven players were named to the all-conference squad. All-Missota football players from Holy Angels were junior quarterback Sam Keis, senior linebacker T.J. Patrias, senior running back Will Pagel, senior running back/defensive back Michael Price, senior defensive end Brett Pierce, junior linebacker Mikias Alipate and senior defensive back Patrick Harris. Two AHA players received honorable mention – senior offensive lineman Andrew Easton and senior defensive back Parker Bredow. Three Stars girls tennis players earned all-conference awards – senior Grace Quiring and juniors Rachel Schneider and Alexa Snow. Senior Jackie Hartman received all-conference honorable mention. AHA eighth-grader Laura Bagwell gained all-conference honorable mention in cross country. Holy Angels senior Katie Cleary earned all-conference honorable mention in girls swimming. In volleyball, junior middle blocker Sophia Cadle was an honorable mention pick. Holy Angels had four boys soccer players on the all-conference team – senior defenders Jack McIlwain and Ryan Lehrke, junior forward Lucas Ciabattoni and junior midfielder Sam Vanderaarde. Senior forward Tyler Warmack and

sophomore forward Shon Jordan were honorable mention in boys soccer. In girls soccer, senior goalkeeper Danielle Mendez, senior defender Kayla Mulrooney and ninth-grade forward

Bridget Schoffman were all-conference selections. Junior forward Therese Wichman and senior attack Shannon McQuillan received honorable mention. – Compiled by Greg Kleven

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2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

2180

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2230

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2110

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2130

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2250

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2420

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2280

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2290

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Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

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Decks

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2170

Escobar Hardwood Floors & Ceramic Tile Work, llc

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3090

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Cemetery Lots

Glen Haven in Crystal, garden of the apostles. 1 plot $2500 763-227-6844

3160

Furnishings

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

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Misc. Wanted

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

Couch, loveseat, chair Glen Haven: 2 plots, 2 matching. Tan, microfiber vaults w/companion head- Exc cond! $500 952-843-8138 Snowblowers stone. Value $8,990. Asking & Equipment $4,500/BO. 218-828-3608 Newer - Couch $150/BO; Ethan Allen DR Set: Honda 1132 Track Snowhutch, table & 6 chairs blower w/ elec start & hd lt. Collectibles $600/BO. 952-928-9077 Used 5hrs $1850. 952-240-7792

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Dept 56 original north pole series. Handpainted porcelain, 21 bldgs, 17 acces. In there originals boxes w/the original Bachman's stickers & prices. Total over $1300. $500 or BO, call 763-545-2716

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3260

Ideal Firewood

2.5yr Dried Mixed Hardwood

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952-881-2122 763-381-1269 FIREWOOD

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Clean Dry Very Nice Oak Fireplace Wood 4'x8'x16” $125 delivered, quantity discounts. Call 320-980-2498 FIREWOOD

Hardwood Mix, 2 years dry. 4'x8'x16” $125; or 2 for $230. Call 612-214-3347

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Tree Service

Carpet Cleaner. Exc cond! Asking $200/BO. 763-566-6215

Memorial Urns A Custom Beautiful Tribute to Your Loved One Hand Crafted Wood $159 -$279 Simple Serenity Call Jerry at (763) 639-2597 Misc. Wanted

3270

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

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

952-933-0200 Tree Service

2620

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Auctions

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Auctions

Bloomington

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Pets

3970

Chinchillas: 2 females, cage & accessories, $225 for both. 651-334-1842 Pitt Bull puppies, 12 wks, very affectionate! To good homes, $150. 612-516-8296

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A Timeshare in Marriott's Canyon Villas at Desert Ridge, Phoenix, has been made available for rent at at the ideal time of Feb 18 – Mar 3, 2012. $1995 for details call R.C. Johnson at 952-930-9040 NAPLES, FLORIDA 2012 SEASONAL BEACH RENTAL 2 BR/2BA, on the Gulf w/ spect. views. Renovated & nicely appointed, W/D, walk-in shower, pool, elevator. NS/NP. Avail Jan.1 - May 31., 2 mo. Min. Call owner @ (212) 301-3186.

5100

Senior Rentals

Talheim in Chaska Now accepting applications for the 1BR waiting list for Senior 62 years & older.

5600

Employment Health Care

RN - Home Care Program Director Sholom seeks an experienced RN for program development & mgmnt of our Private Duty/Medicare Home Care division (Class A licensure). The ideal candidate will have worked in home care in hands-on & supervisory roles. Medicare Home Care exp pref'd. Current licensure as a RN in the State of Minnesota. Strong computer skills req'd. Submit applications online at: www.sholom.com EOE/AA

AUGUSTANA EMERALD CREST OF VICTORIA PT CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS needed that are motivated and have a passion for geriatric memory care!

Contact 952.856.7510 ext. 200 Sue 9100

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A New Career We're looking for motivated individuals to join Minnesota's #1 real estate team. We'll provide the training and resources. You bring the desire for personal and financial growth. Together we'll build your real estate career. Call Irene Levy at 952-949-4759 or email: iblevy@cbburnet.com

Rooms For Rent EARN FROM HOME!

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

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9100

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312-886-9480 US General Services Administration

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952-361-0310

RESIDENTIAL LOT FOR SALE 9911 Newton Avenue. For Sale by On-Line Auction. Visit www.realestatesales.gov or call (312) 886-9480 for more information.

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Stickley Solid Cherry Octane Fitness Unit model Wood DR Table, w/2 ext. & Q37E, w/electric monitor, table pads, $450. 2 Mahog. like new! $995 612-518-7420 Beds (twin size) w/box. & matt., $150 ea. Exc cond! Agriculture/ 952-897-3589 Leave msg. 3900

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In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT $12.00 PER HOUR TO START. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

Couriers needed to deliver automotive parts for a major supplier between stores. Use your own vehicle (Pickup truck w/ topper, full size SUV or Minivan) and extra income as an independent contractor. Flexible work schedules consisting of day time routes (morning and afternoon MON through SAT) round trip from St. Louis Park, MN. Must have a good driving record. Call 1-800-818-7958to learn more and visit our web site at: www.partsfleet.com

BIOLYPH needs individuals who are conscientious, mature, responsible perfectionists with strong verbal English communication skills to help produce diagnostic tests during the day shift. All training provided. BeneJob Fair Wednesday fits include pd. holidays from 9am-12pm for Food and vacation, health & Production Work. Call 952-924-9000 for more dental ins., & 401(k). Our information work environment is professional, clean, comfortable, smoke-free, quiet and friendly. You will generally be scheduled between 32-40 hrs. per wk. Call 952.936.0990 for a job description & directions. Apply in person Mon-Fri, 9:00-4:00 at 1317 5th St. So., Hopkins

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FT/PT Counselor Direct care; administrate medication, & community activities including transporting. Min. Req. Strong computer & comm. skills, a valid drivers license w/ an acceptable driving record, are able to pass a criminal background check, 18+, & HS Diploma/ GED. Paid Training, Benefits, 401(k), internal growth opportunities! Apply online at www.dungarvin.com! AA/EOE

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Sun Patriot Account Executive The Waconia Patriot, Carver County News, and Norwood Young America Times are searching for an experienced Account Executive to take over a quality territory. The qualified candidate will work with existing customers and prospect new business to grow sales in the territory.

Job responsibilities include: • Service existing customers to continue & grow their business • Outbound prospecting from lead lists, customer lists & self-generated lists • Working collaboratively with other Patriot staff, to ensure smooth day to day operations Experience and qualifications: • Minimum 3 years sales experience, (with preference given to experience in a senior sales position) • Excellent verbal & written communication, demonstrated negotiation skills, excellent presentation skills • Previous advertising sales or category experience an asset The Sun Patriot newspapers, magazines, & website have very strong readership, & provide useful, timely news & information. Benefits include paid time off, health & dental coverage & retirement investment plans. Position earnings is a mixture of salary & commission and will be based upon experience. Please send a complete cover letter and resume to:

Put faith 1 family 2 & an opportunity to earn a great income! 952-474-4682

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9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Biochemist needed w/ Masters* deg or foreign equiv in Biochemistry or Pharmaceutical Sci & 1 yr. exp. *Will accept Bachs deg or foreign equiv in Biochemistry or Pharmaceutical Sci & 5 yrs of progressive work exp in lieu of Masters* deg or foreign equiv & 1 yr. exp. in following job duties: Perform chemical & proteomic techniques for isolating & characterizing multipass transmembrane proteins & nuclear receptors. Investigate enzyme-inhibitor interaction & inhibition mechanisms. Dvlp methods to interrogate proteomes w/in confines of intact cells. Perform chemical & proteomic techniques for isolating & characterizing multipass transmembrane proteins & nuclear receptors. Perform ELISA, SPR & other assay formats for characterization of recombinant proteins. Use HPLC, FPLC, Chromatography, Electrophorestis & Spectrophotometry. Exp as Analytical Chemist is acceptable. Mail resumes to Virtual Matrix Corporation 7200 France Ave S, Ste#324, Edina, MN 55435 Job Loc: Edina, MN

Employer: Best Buy Location: Richfield, MN

Job Title: Finance Manager - Enterprise Capital Evaluation, Real Estate Best Buy Enterprise Services has an opening in Richfield, Minnesota, for a Finance Manager - Enterprise Capital Evaluation, Real Estate. Duties include: Conduct quantitative analyses of information and collect, analyze, and interpret data to support the strategic and operating plans of capital evaluation and corporate real estate initiatives Lead finance team to support financial planning and forecasting processes by providing data and quantifying financial opportunities and risk, and communicate results. Basic Requirement: MBA with a concentration in Finance or Applied Corporate Finance Minimum of two years experience as a financial analyst leading audits and analyzing financial statements for a Fortune 100 company in the consumer retail industry, at least one year of which involved analyzing corporate real estate portfolios To apply please go to http://www.bestbuy-jobs. com/, Keyword search Finance Manager Enterprise Capital Evaluation, Real Estate

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In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

LEAH DeSCHEPPER Leah is a junior at Kennedy who has a 3.971 GPA. She is involved in golf, debate, Ignite Mentor program, concert band, marching band, pep band, symphonic winds, NHS, Science Olympiad, and is the president of Kennedy’s Think Pink Kids Club. She also volunteers for other breast cancer awareness events, her church and Feed My Starving Children. Leah recently was awarded the ExCel Award that is given to one female junior student who demonstrates involvement, leadership and community service. Leah is an outstanding student, who has many talents, and truly has made a tremendous positive impact on Kennedy High School.

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