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State grant Park benches double as memorial will make Location at Bloomington Normandale Lake to stand in memory of homes Bob Kreuscher healthier BY MIKE HANKS SUN NEWSPAPERS

BY MIKE HANKS – SUN NEWSPAPERS A state grant will allow Bloomington officials to better address health hazards in the homes of 150 residents in the coming year. The city was awarded a $50,000 Minnesota Department of Health grant last month. The grant will be used to develop and implement programs that address health hazards frequently found in homes, as well as encourage prevention activities and provide guidance and support to individuals exposed to lead, asthma triggers and other unhealthy conditions within their homes. The grant will not create a new program within the city. It will instead be an extension of services already being provided through the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and Environmental Health divisions of the city, according to Lynn Moore, the city’s environmental health manager. The healthy homes program is “a good fit with a lot of things we already do,” she said. Bloomington will conduct 150 healthy homes assessments through the program. Those assessments will be conducted in

The new benches near the waterfall at Normandale Lake are both practical and a memorial to a longtime Bloomington businessman. Lorri Kreuscher wanted to remember her husband Bob with a memorial. The couple had lived a short walk from the city park for more than 35 years when Bob died of cancer last year. The park was a place where Bob had taken his grandchildren to fish over the years, but the area near the waterfall lacked a place to sit down, Kreuscher said. Kreuscher proposed donating the memorial benches, including landscaping, to the city. “It would be a nice place for other families to enjoy,” she said. With the project approved, the memorial was installed this fall. The landscaping features several decorative boulders,

Temporary wood benches hold the place of granite benches that will be installed at the Normandale Lake memorial site, which looks toward a small waterfall from Normandale Lake. (Photo by Mike Hanks – Sun Newspapers) including one that has a laser-engraved photo of Kreuscher and her husband. The image is engraved into dark stone that was inset into the boul-

der, as the dark stone provides a better image, Kreuscher explained. Kreuscher wanted some sort of photo included in the memorial rather than sim-

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Miss Minnesota walks among us BY MIKE HANKS – SUN NEWSPAPERS Nitaya Panemalaythong spends much of her week in Bloomington, working by day at a reinsurance brokerage firm and attending classes two nights per week at Normandale Community College. And as of last week she has even less free time in her busy schedule. On Nov. 27 she was crowned Miss Minnesota USA 2012 in Burnsville. Being crowned Miss Minnesota wasn’t the culmination of a lifelong dream for Panemalaythong, 26, of Savage. “This was my first pageant, ever,” she noted. Her motivation was financial, and driven by education. Panemalaythong returned to college as a part-time student this fall. She didn’t have to win the crown to earn a scholarship, scholarships are awarded to the top 15 contestants, she said. “That’s what encouraged me, mostly.” But now Panemalaythong is coordinating appearances and speaking engagements into her schedule as Minnesota’s first Asian-American representative to the Miss USA pageant

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All roads lead Bloomington’s Nik Lentz to the ‘Octagon’ Mixed martial arts fighter will make his eighth appearance in the UFC Dec. 10 BY JARED HUIZENGA – SUN NEWSPAPERS With one champion, four former champions and a combined 26 fight night bonus winners on the Dec. 10 Ultimate Fighting Championship card, diehard mixed martial arts fans have something to look forward to. The card will also include a fighter that should appeal to casual fans, the curious and those that take an interest in Minnesota sports and athletes. On that night, Nik Lentz, a Bloomington Jefferson graduate, Plymouth resident and former University of Minnesota wrestler will fight for the

eighth time in the UFC against veteran Mark Bocek at UFC 140. Lentz’s path to mixed martial arts and the UFC started while he was still wrestling at the U. “The coaches were good, but I didn’t like the way they were training me,” he said. “I thought about wrestling internationally and then I talked with my dad about it and we decided to give mixed martial arts a try.” After his first fight, he knew that he’d made the right decision. “All of my natural abilities translated better to mixed martial arts than they did to wrestling,” he said, adding that he’d always “messed around” with martial arts, including judo and Jiu-Jitsu to help him with his wrestling. Soon he gave up wrestling entirely and left college to start training and fighting full-time. Today he trains at The Academy

Mixed martial artist Nik Lentz works on honing his skills Saturday, Dec. 3, at The Academy in Brooklyn Center. Lentz is in the final days of training leading up to his fight with Mark Bocek Saturday, Dec. 10, at UFC 140. Lentz, a Plymouth resident and Bloomington Jefferson graduate, is unbeaten since joining the UFC in 2009. (Photo by Paul Groessel - Sun Newspapers)

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in Brooklyn Center, where the likes of Brock Lesnar, current Bellator heavyweight champion Cole Konrad and former UFC lightweight champion Sean Sherk also train. The decision was one that was supported by his close friends and family members, which, he said, is very important for a new fighter. “The support I got from my family and friends was huge,” he said. “There’s lots of money to be made in fighting, but it takes a long time to get there. “When you start out, you’re literally making nothing, so their support – both emotionally and financially – was huge.” Between 2005 and late 2009, Lentz trained and fought mostly in regional shows, compiling a win-loss-draw record of 16-3-1. But despite the impressive record, he was having trouble making the jump to UFC, which is the premier mixed martial arts organization in the world. “I was trying to get in for a long time, but I didn’t have enough big wins,” he said. “The problem was a lot of the guys that would have been big wins for me would take the fight and then cancel it at the last minute because their trainers viewed me

as too much of a challenge.” Then, two weeks before UFC 103, which was held Sept. 19, 2009, in Dallas, he got a call from the organization offering him a fight against Rafaello Oliveira. Lentz took the fight on short notice and walked away with a unanimous decision victory. Since that first fight, he has won four others and has mixed in a draw and a nocontest. In fact, you have to go all the way back to 2007 to find his most recent loss. Lentz comes into the Bocek fight with an overall professional record of 21-3-2 with 1 no-contest, which came in his last fight against Charles Oliveira in June. That fight, which earned Lentz and Oliveira each a $50,000 bonus for Fight of the Night, originally ended as a submission victory for Oliveira. However, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission later changed the decision to a no-contest after it ruled that Oliveira had hit Lentz with knee to head while he was on the ground – a move that is illegal under unified mixed martial arts rules. Bocek comes into the fight with a record of 9-4, including a UFC record of 54. He has also twice been awarded with Submission of the Night – at UFC 124 last December and at The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale in December 2009. “Mark Bocek is a guy that’s been LENTZ: TO PAGE 23

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To city and school elected officials: Thank you An elected official once apologized to me for not returning a phone call because she was visiting a family member who was battling cancer. The only appropriate response to that is, “What I called about doesn’t really matter. I wish you the best.” Did I say that? No, because I’m some jerk reporter who has to ask some question because I signed up to be on this end of the phone. She didn’t have to be on the other end. And she apologized. Local elected officials are not thanked enough. They spend a lot of time outside of their full-time jobs and away from families. They sort through issues that you don’t have to worry about. The majority of their time is spent doing thankless, unrecognized work. So, thank you. And thank you to your families. They’re paid, but it’s not much. Not in Eden Prairie, anyway. They have to communicate complicated processes without sounding like they’re being wishy-washy or hiding something.

PAUL GROESSEL Eden Prairie Community Editor

They know they might get quoted or misquoted in the newspaper at any time. They answer emails. They sit down for one-on-one conversations with people who want to talk about a concern. I don’t think they get many phone calls from people who want to have coffee just to say thanks or just to shoot the breeze. There’s usually a problem or topic that must be worked out. That goes for the press, especially. A lot of their elected duties are outside of the regular school board or city council meeting. They have subcommittee (or subcommittees) that come with the gig. They go to well-known, well-attended public events and not-so-wellknown events like a ribbon cutting or open house. When they make big decisions or a “what if ” happens, their schedule gets even more

hectic – the city needs to hire a new city manager; the school board needs to hire a new superintendent. Many people don’t even know who is in the respective seat and what the person in that chair is responsible for. That hiring process means finding a search firm, a selection process itself. Then, they have extra meetings with the search firm to set up more meetings to find out what the most important criteria in a candidate should be, and what are the most important functions and priorities of the city or schools before they can weed through all the applicants and choose who they’ll select for the first – first! – round of interviews ... See? You’re falling asleep already. You know what, though – we don’t care. We don’t think about that. We don’t think about what elected officials do on a daily or weekly basis. We don’t think about how much time it takes from their family. We just know where the city council will be when we want to complain about tax rates, our water bill or the city spending

more money than it needed on a lug nut that holds up a sign (which is probably too close to the road under the zoning code) at a public building. And you know what – they’ll let you come tell them about it. They invite it, the crazy people. We can do the same with the school board. In Eden Prairie, board members attend multiple events, are on a couple committees and often spend time looking up supplemental information on certain topics. They set aside times to have anyone come talk to the board about anything school related. No, we don’t have to agree with an elected official. Not every politician is the same; not everyone is as committed as another, and things aren’t always done with great intentions. Honest mistakes do happen. We should ask questions and make sure things are running as they should be. But, at the least, when we do question and pry it’s good to keep in mind how much time they put in and how little they’re recognized before firing off questions. Thanks for doing a thankless job.

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Being in the right place at the right time wasn’t enough for a Bloomington police officer to catch a liquor thief in the act, but it was good enough for another officer to catch the suspect during his getaway. A 47-year-old Brooklyn Center man was arrested Nov. 26, accused of stealing two bottles of liquor from the Cub Foods liquor store at 10522 France Ave. S. It wasn’t completely by chance that an officer crossed paths with the suspect, according to Bloomington Police Commander Mark Stehlik. The liquor store had reported several recent thefts and the officer stopped to survey the area outside the liquor store while on patrol about 5 p.m. During his patrol of the parking lot the officer noticed a tan Chevrolet Impala parked near the liquor store entrance. The vehicle was backed into a parking stall and its engine was idling, Stehlik explained. The vehicle was similar in description to a suspect vehicle from a previous incident, so the officer stopped his car nearby and approached the vehicle on foot. As he did so, he noticed a

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female passenger in the vehicle, who also noticed the officer, Stehlik said. The officer walked past the vehicle to the sidewalk behind it. Stepping several feet away from the vehicle and off to the side, the officer attempted to transmit the vehicle’s license plate information by radio. Before he was able to do so, however, a man ran up to the driver’s door of the vehicle. Upon noticing the man running to the door, the officer yelled at the man to stop and approached the vehicle, Stehlik explained. The man quickly closed the driver’s door and began to pull away before the officer could reach him. The officer then pulled out his baton and struck the passenger’s window on the driver’s side of the car as the vehicle pulled away, shattering the window, Stehlik noted. The officer attempted to pursue the vehicle from the parking lot, but was unable to provide a full license plate number for the vehicle or track it as it headed west on Old Shakopee Road, Stehlik said. Another officer responding to the report was southbound on Xerxes Avenue. He reached the intersection of 110th Street and turned west. As he was turning the suspect vehicle passed his squad car, traveling eastbound on 110th

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The suspect in the armed robbery of a Minneapolis bank that occurred Wednesday has a description similar to that of a suspect in recent bank robberies in Richfield and Bloomington. In the most recent incident, an armed robber entered Central Bank at 2120 Hennepin Ave. S. at about 3:30 p.m., approached the teller counter, showed the teller a gun and demanded cash, according to an FBI news release. He fled after receiving an undis-

Street. The officer turned around and pursued the vehicle. After a short highspeed chase the vehicle pulled over on the 3000 block of Overlook Drive, where the man was arrested without incident, according to Stehlik. A woman and two children – the suspect’s eight-year-old son and two-yearold grandson – were also in the vehicle. The children were seated in the back seat of the vehicle and were not injured by the shattered window, Stehlik noted. A liquor store employee saw the suspect leave with two bottles of liquor, valued at more than $100, concealed in his pants, according to the complaint filed in Hennepin County District Court. Police recovered six bottles of liquor from the vehicle, Stehlik noted. The suspect was charged Nov. 29 with one felony count of fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle. If convicted he faces up to three years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000, according to the complaint. He was also charged with two gross misdemeanor counts of endangerment of a child. Each charge carries a penalty of up to one year in prison and a $3,000 fine.

closed amount of cash, moving westward on foot. The suspect is described as a white male, between 5-foot-10 and 5-foot-11, with a thin to medium build. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, black shoes and a black ski mask. He is suspected of several other robberies in the metro area, according to the FBI, but the agency has not officially connected Wednesday’s robbery with robberies that occurred at First

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COMMUNITY NOTES Normandale to host barbershop chorus

cal guests the Benson Family Singers. Tickets are $15 and available online or by calling 651-631-3768. Info: cityoflakes.org.

A 90-member women’s barbershop chorus will perform holiday music Saturday night in Bloomington. The City of Lakes Chorus “Sounds of the Season” concert is 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave. S. The concert will feature special musi-

Ugandan minister to speak in Bloomington A Ugandan minister who has spoken out against anti-gay legislation in his country will speak in Bloomington this

weekend. Unitarian Universalist Minister Mark Kiyimba will speak at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 10715 Zenith Ave. S. Kiyimba is the founder of the Unitarian Universalist church in Kampala, Uganda. Following the passage of anti-gay legislation Kiyimba spoke out against this bill and mobilized Ugandans to support GLBT rights.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Women’s club meeting features holiday music

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The Bloomington Federated Woman’s Club will feature holiday music during its December meeting. The Dec. 21 meeting begins with a social hour at 11:15 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:45. The Holiday Heralds of the Minnesota Chorale will perform following lunch. The meeting is at Minnesota Valley Country

NOTE-able Singers to perform next week The NOTE-able Singers will host a Christmas concert 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Annual holiday art sale runs through Dec. 21 Bloomington Theatre and Art Center is hosting its annual Gifts in the Gallery through Dec. 21. The annual art sale is in the Inez Greenberg Gallery of Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road.

Items for sale include ceramics, jewelry, silk scarves, blown glass, fused glass, prints, cards and fiber arts. Artists from around the region have been selected to sell their work during the annual holiday sale. Gifts in the Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Info: bloomingtonartcenter.com.

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Jefferson holiday concert is this weekend The Bloomington Jefferson High School music department will present a holiday concert this weekend. The “Season’s Greetings” concert is 7:30 p.m. Friday Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 10, at the high school, 4001 W. 102nd St.

The Concert Choir and show choirs The Connection and The Jive will perform. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, available at the door. Info: 952-806-7600.

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BLOOMINGTON CABLE TELEVISION SCHEDULE There Is Something For Everyone This December At RELC! Celebrate the journey to Christmas with weekly Sunday morning worship! The 9:15 – featuring traditional worship with pipe organ and choirs

The 10:45 – Casual, contemporary worship featuring interactive Christian Music by ‘The Buzz’ The RELC Youth Theater Company presents:

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Monday, Dec. 12 6 p.m. BPD Roll Call: Dec. 9-22 6:30 p.m. Bloomington Today: Dec. 713 7 p.m. Bloomington Chorale: Vivaldi’s Gloria 8:30 p.m. Bloomington Chorale: An Old Time Radio Christmas 10 p.m. Bloomington Rotary: Business Succession Planning – Paul Cronin 10:30 p.m. Cinema Judge: “Anonymous” 11 p.m. Bloomington Human Services Veterans’ Appreciation Luncheon: Barbara Farrell, American Gold Star Mothers

Wednesday, Dec. 14 6 p.m. Cinema Judge: “The Three Musketeers” 6:30 p.m. Bloomington Today: Dec. 1420 7 p.m. Bloomington Chorale: An Old Time Radio Christmas 8:30 p.m. Bloomington Rotary: Business Succession Planning – Paul Cronin 9 p.m. Bloomington Chorale: Vivaldi’s Gloria 10:30 p.m. Olson Middle Morning Show Dec. 14 10:45 p.m. Kennedy Impact: Dec. 14 11 p.m. Jaguar SPOTS: Dec. 14 11:30 p.m. Commission Updates: December

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Awaiting a Rebirth of Wonder December 11, 9:00 a.m. Service of Lessons and Carols 10:30 a.m. Living Waters Worship December 15, 6:00 p.m. Service of Hope and Healing

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Lightweight division Lentz fights in what is arguably the UFC’s most competitive division: lightweight – 155 pounds. Champion Frankie Edgar, who recently defended the title twice against Grey Maynard, headlines the division, which also features No. 1 contender Ben Henderson, Clay Guida, Anthony Pettis, Donald Cerrone, Kenny Florian, Nate Diaz and Sherk. Last fall the UFC made the division even stronger by merging World Extreme Cagefighting, which was also owned by UFC’s parent company Zuffa, into the UFC – Henderson, Pettis and Cerrone were all a part of that merger. When Zuffa purchased WEC in 2006, it eliminated the heavyweight and super heavyweight divisions. Within three years, the WEC’s welterweight, middleweight and light heavyweight divisions were also folded, leaving the WEC with the lightweight division and other divisions for smaller fighters including bantamweight and featherweight. Not only did the merger provide the UFC with an influx of talent in its lightweight division, but it also provided options for lightweights that were fighting in an uncomfortable weight class or were looking for options. Those options included the addition of the bantamweight and featherweight divisions, which had never been a part of the UFC. Several fighters, including Florian and recent Lentz opponents Charles Oliveira and Tyson Griffin made the 10-pound drop to featherweight. When fighters get on a losing streak, Lentz said, things kind of snowballed and some viewed a change as a way to ignite or reignite their career. He, however, has no intention of following the others, and he believes in the long-run it can actually hurt a fighters chances. “There’s no reason for me to drop,” he said. “I’m winning and dropping a weight class isn’t an easy thing to do … it’s ignoring what the actual problem is.” Throughout his career, he has fought at light heavyweight, middleweight and welterweight. But it’s at lightweight, which is more than 20 pounds lighter than his normal “walking around” weight, where he

feels most comfortable and has the greatest chance of success. While others might negotiate about who, when or where they fight, Lentz said he doesn’t do that … when they call and offer him a fight he says “yes.” “I’ve always fought tough guys,” he said. “I just need to keep winning and get onto the pay-per-views. Once that happens you get more notoriety and that’s when the title shots come.” While he wants that, right now he’s in no hurry because once he gets to the top, he plans on staying there for a long time. “Once I get there, I’m not going to want to let it go.” Like many UFC fighters, Lentz is a frequent Twitter user. You can follow him at @NikLentz.

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Pageant FROM PAGE 2 “I didn’t think I was a pageant person,” she said. Her atypical path to the crown began in Thailand. She was born in a refugee camp and moved to Minnesota with her family when she was 1. She has lived in different parts of the state, primarily southern Minnesota, and has lived in the Twin Cities area for the past seven years. Much of her time in recent years has been dedicated to helping raise her eight siblings, creating both a time and financial commitment. With the ability to return to school this fall, she did so on a parttime basis, choosing Normandale for its location and connections to the University of Minnesota. For now Panemalaythong is taking a public speaking and general psychol-

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LEGAL NOTICES City of Bloomington NOTICE OF CITY OF BLOOMINGTON POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY The city of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission, or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Bloomington services, programs, and activities. The city has designated coordinators to facilitate compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as required by Section 35.107 of the U.S. Department of Justice regulations, and to coordinate compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as mandated by Section 8.53 of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations. For more information contact the Human Services Division, City of Bloomington, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, Minnesota 55431, telephone: 563-8700; TDD: 563-8740.

School District 271 (Official Publication) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID No. 92911 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 271 BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA Notice is hereby given by the School Board of Independent School District No. 271 located at Bloomington, Minnesota, that it will receive sealed bids for the following: 2012 Bloomington Public Schools Oak Grove Elementary School Switchgear Replacement Bid No. 929-11 Bids close at 2:00 PM local time on December 22, 2012, at the office of the Purchasing Agent. Educational Services Center, 1350 West 106th Street, Bloomington Minnesota 55431. There is no agent for the receipt of bids other than the Purchasing Agent. Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. The Electrical Project at the Oak Grove Elementary School, 1301 West 104th Street Bloomington, MN 55431, includes the removal of the existing switchgear and the installation of replacement switchgear. PRE-BID WALKTHROUGH: A Pre-Bid Walkthrough will be held on December 8, 2011, 2:30 p.m. Check in at the school office for meeting location. A cashier’s check, certified check or bid bond payable to the Bloomington Public Schools in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid shall be submitted with each bid. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a satisfactory Payment and Performance Bond. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, in triplicate, at the place and time indicated above. They shall be plainly marked for the item to be bid as follows: “OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SWITCHGEAR REPLACEMENT BID NO. 929-11”

and available for inspection at the Minneapolis and St Paul Builders’ Exchange, the F. W. Dodge and Construction Market Data plan rooms, and the National Council of Minority Contractors. Documents are available for pickup on or after November 22, 2011 at Hallberg Engineering, Inc., 1750 Commerce Court, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 PH: (651) 748-1100, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please telephone all requests for documents prior to arranging pickup. The deposit for obtaining the documents will be $100.00. The amount of deposit for one set of documents will be refunded to each bidder who submits a bona fide bid and returns the complete documents in an unmarked condition within ten days after opening of bids. Contractors who do not submit bids will receive a refund of one half of their deposits for documents that are returned within ten days after receipt of bids. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or parts of such bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in bidding. No bids shall be withdrawn subsequent to the opening of bids without the consent of the Board of Education for a period of thirty (60) days after the scheduled time of closing bids. Independent School District No. 271 Bloomington, Hennepin County, Minnesota (Dec. 1 & 8, 2011) D3-Bid929-11

Public Notice of Auction (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE TO BE HELD AT: THE LOCK UP SELF STORAGE 221 American Blvd W. Bloomington, MN 55420 DATE: December 20th, 2011 BEGINS AT 10:00 AM CONDITIONS: All units will be sold to the highest bidder. Bids taken only for each unit in its entirety. Payment must be made by cash, certified check, or money order only. No personal checks accepted. All goods must be removed from the unit within 24 hours. Payment due immediately upon acceptance of bid. Unit availability subject to prior settlement of account. Unit #1017 Ivan Contreras Approx. 10x10 Furniture, Misc. Items Unit #4605 Melvin Heard Approx. 10x10 Furniture, Totes, Electronics, Misc. Items (Dec. 1 & 8, 2011) D3-Dec20Sale

Certificate of Assumed Name (Official Publication) MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Jewelry By Celita

and shall be addressed to Purchasing Agent, Bloomington Public Schools, Educational Services Center, 1350 West 106th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431.

Principal Place of Business: 10300 Rhode Island Circle, Bloomington, MN 55438

Copies of the Drawings, Specifications and other Contract Documents are on file

List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business

under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Lillian C. Miller, 10300 Rhode Island Circle, Bloomington, MN 55438 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: October 28, 2011 /s/ Lillian C. Miller (Dec. 1 & 8, 2011) D3-JewelryByCelita

390 North Garden This notice is published pursuant to Bloomington City Code. Janet K. Lewis City Clerk (Dec. 8, 2011) D3-Fixology

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) NOTICE OF HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Bloomington City Council will meet in the City Council Chambers, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd., on Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, at 7:15 p.m., to hold a public hearing to consider approval of new on-sale intoxicating liquor license applications, as follows: Granite City Restaurant Operations LLC dba Cadillac Ranch All American Bar & Grill 352 South Ave.

Certificate of Assumed Name

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(Official Publication) MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

Janet K. Lewis City Clerk

List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Gandrud Law Principal Place of Business: 5617 River Bluff Drive, Bloomington, MN 55437 List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Gary Gandrud Law Firm, PLLC, 5617 River Bluff Drive, Bloomington, MN 55437

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Noodles & Company 342 South Ave Nordstrom Marketplace Café 2001 Lindau Ln. Perkins Rest. & Bakery #1059 4201 W 78th St Rainbow Foods 2600 American Blvd. W SuperAmerica Station #4180 1280 W. 98th St SuperAmerica Station #4310 9250 Bloomington Ferry Rd SuperAmerica Station #4332 8600 Lyndale Ave. S SuperAmerica Station #4408 1800 E. 90th St Surabhi Indian Cuisine 517 W. 98th St. Tandoor Restaurant 8062 Morgan Cir. Theatres at Mall of America 401 South Ave Tiger Sushi 224 West Market Umbria Gourmet Pizzeria 521 W. 98th St.

1st Wok 415 E. 78th ST A&S Kwik Market 7940 Nicollet Ave. S Bella Cucina 9332 Ensign Ave. S Bloomington Civic Theatre 1800 W Old Shakopee Rd

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Davanni’s Inc. 8605 Lyndale Ave. S

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Dollar Zone 9805 Nicollet Ave. S

Fixology Corp. dba Fixology Jewelry & Watch Repair

Kimson Restaurant 8654 Lyndale Ave. S

(Official Publication) NOTICE OF HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Bloomington City Council will meet Monday, December 19, 2011, 7:15 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd, to hold a public hearing to consider approval of the following OnSale and Off-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License renewal applications:

Bobby and Steve’s Auto World 7920 France Ave. S

(Official Publication) NOTICE OF HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Bloomington City Council will meet in the City Council Chambers, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd., on Monday, December 19, 2011, at 7:15 p.m., to hold a public hearing to consider approval of new precious metal dealer license applications, as follows:

Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area 8800 Chalet Rd

City of Bloomington

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.

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Hyland Greens Golf 10100 Normandale Blvd

Bobby and Steve’s West Bloomington 10740 Normandale Blvd. Chipotle Mexican Grill 322 South Ave. Chipotle Mexican Grill 10629 France Ave. S Cub Foods 8421 Lyndale Ave. S Cub Foods 10520 France Ave. S

Dwan Golf Club 3131 W 110th St. Festival Foods 401 W 98th ST Grand Szechuan 10602 France Ave S Holiday Station Store #245 5401 W Old Shakopee Rd. Holiday Station Store #73 8401 Lyndale Ave. S. Hunan Restaurant 8066 Morgan Cir. Hyatt Place 7800 International Dr.

Wal-Mart #2198 715 E 78th St Zeke’s Place 7700 W. Old Shakopee Rd. Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk (Dec. 8, 2011) D3-LiqLicRenewals

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bloomington to be held on Monday, December 19, 2011, at 7:15 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, the City Council of the City of Bloomington will hold a public hearing to consider an Ordinance Changing Term Limits for City Commissions and Boards, thereby amending Chapter 2 of the City Code to Allow Repeated Terms of Service by City Commissioners and Boardmembers. /s/ Janet Lewis City Clerk (Dec. 8, 2011) D3-TermLimits

List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Linda Nguyen, 5200 W 102nd St #209, Bloomington, MN 55437 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: November 14, 2011 /s/ Linda Nguyen, Personal Trainer (Dec. 8 & 15, 2011) D3-LivejoyfullyNow

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) Notice of Public Hearing 2009-202 Killebrew Drive Pedestrian Bridge and Overlay Project NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Bloomington at its meeting on December 19, 2011 at 7:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, of the Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, will consider making public improvements on and over Killebrew Drive, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.011 to 429.111 (Laws 1953. Ch. 398) as amended. These improvements consist of constructing a pedestrian bridge over Killebrew Drive and milling and overlaying Killebrew Drive between TH-77 and approximately 500-feet east of 24th Avenue South. The estimated cost of City Project 2009-202: Killebrew Drive Pedestrian Bridge and Overlay Project is approximately $4,000,000. MOAC Mall Holdings, LLC has petitioned to be assessed for a portion of the project costs, up to $1,398,000. A special assessment will also be considered for other benefiting properties and a reasonable estimate was mailed to those affected property owners. All estimated assessments will be available at the hearing. Such persons desiring to be heard with reference to the proposed improvements will be heard at this meeting. All of the area proposed to be assessed for various improvements is within the City of Bloomington, County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota. /s/ Shelly A. Pederson City Engineer Department of Public Works (Dec. 8 & 15, 2011) D3-Killebrew

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EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY – DEC. 9 THROUGH DEC. 15 FRIDAY

SATURDAY

9 MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Oxboro Evangelical Free Church, 9431 Nicollet Ave. S., Bloomington Info: 952-881-6956 CONCERT CHOIR & VOCAL ENSEMBLE When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave. S., Bloomington Info: 952-358-8796

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FARMERS MARKET When: 9 a.m. to noon. Where: Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road Info: xr.com/market

POND HOUSE TOURS When: 1:30-4 p.m. Where: Pond Dakota Mission Park, 401 E. 104th St., Bloomington Info: xr.com/pond

WALK WHEN THE MOON IS FULL: TRACKING MOON When: 6:30-8 p.m. Where: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: xr.com/saturday

REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS When: 3-4 p.m. Where: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: xr.com/reptiles

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BLOOMINGTON NOON ROTARY When: Noon Where: Hilton hotel, 3800 American Blvd. E., Bloomington Info: xr.com/bnr

TORO PROSE TOASTMASTERS When: Noon to 1 p.m. Where: 8111 Lyndale Ave. S., Bloomington Info: xr.com/toroprose

BLOOMINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION When: 7 p.m. Where: Educational Services Center, 1350 W. 106th St., Bloomington Info: 952-681-6400

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Cedar Valley Church, 8600 Bloomington Ave. S., Bloomington Info: 952-835-0789

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14 BNI NETWORKING GROUP When: 7-8:30 a.m. Where: Creekside Community Center, 9801 Penn Ave. S., Bloomington Info: 763-416-2608 (Doug) BLOOMINGTON BREAKFAST OPTIMIST CLUB When: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Where: La Quinta Inn, 5151 American Blvd. W., Bloomington Info: xr.com/optimists

THURSDAY

15 CRIBBAGE When: 12:45 p.m. Where: Creekside Community Center, 9801 Penn Ave. S., Bloomington Info: 952-563-4944 LOAVES AND FISHES DINNER When: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Where: Creekside Community Center, 9801 Penn Ave. S., Bloomington Info: 952-948-0746

LEGAL NOTICES the business is or will be conducted: NBS Calibrations Principal Place of Business: 9556 Bloomington Fwy West, Bloomington, MN 55431-2617 List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Northern Balance & Scale, Inc., 9556 Bloomington Fwy West, Bloomington, MN 55431-2617 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 re-

quired 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: November 18, 2011 /s/ Siira B. Gunderson, Esq., Attorney at Law (Dec. 8 & 15, 2011) D3-NBSCalibrations

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Public Notice

(Official Publication) Applications will be accepted by the City of Bloomington until 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2011 for the following position:

(Official Publication) NOTICE OF SALE AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY PS Orangeco, Inc and/or Shurgard TRS, Inc will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage located at Bloomington 34107: 9033 Lyndale Ave S., Bloomington, MN 55420. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell at public auction on December 28th, 2011 at 9:30 am personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items. The name of the person(s) whose personal property is to be sold is as follows: A009 - Johnson, Christina Jo; A026 - Voerding, Philip; A028 - Apland, Lynne; A057 - Lindsey, Wayne; A085 - Mitchell,

Office Support Specialist Starting Salary: $21.22 per hour, plus excellent benefits Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Department, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, or by calling (952) 563-8710. December 8, 2011 issue of Bloomington Sun-Current (Dec. 8, 2011) D3-OfficeSupport

Larry; A129 - Amundson, Craig; A186 Ayoka, Noble; B206 - Willingham, Brenda; B216 - Estuesta, Alan; B228 - Johnson, Latasha; B248 - Olson, Randy; B258 - Briscoe, Richard; B272 - Gylling, Michelle; B283 - Blanchard, Stracia; B306 - Dyer, Latreace; B310 - Harmon, Felicia; B322 - Meade, Crystal; B336 Rodriguez, Carmen; B431 - Edwardson, Daniel; B460 - Cronk, Justin; B462 Samsundar, Chanmatie; C108 - Dobbins, La Mark. (Dec. 8, 15, 2011) PS 34107 D3-Bloom-Dec28 Auction

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR The Bloomington Kennedy/Jefferson wrestling squad will travel to Lakeville South for a 7 p.m. South Suburban Conference match Thursday, Dec. 8. Bloomington will compete in the Northfield Invitational at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9.

Jade Martin Kennedy’s junior basketball standout scored 18 points and surpassed 1,000 career points as the Eagles lost 75-67 in overtime to Wayzata Nov. 29 in the season opener. Martin has committed to attend Georgetown University after graduating from high school.

Becky Plaman Kennedy junior Grant Terrien swims the butterfly leg of the 200-yard individual medley in competition last year. Terrien is a tri-captain along with seniors Aaron Knigge and Drew Schmitz. (File photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer)

Bloomington swimmers are upbeat about season’s prospects Jefferson, Kennedy boys squads must fill personnel holes left by graduation losses BY GREG KLEVEN • SUN NEWSPAPERS Both Bloomington high school boys swimming and diving teams have personnel holes to fill after key graduation losses. Jefferson will try to replace those graduated seniors with large numbers. The Jaguars had 60 swimmers and divers in grades 7-12 come out for the team. Jefferson will rely heavily on four captains. Ben Lundeberg returns as a senior sprint freestyler. Another Jaguar captain is senior butterfly specialist Alex Mundahl. Jefferson’s other two captains are Pat Koob (junior sprint freestyler) and Roth Fricke (junior sprint freestyler/breaststroker). Sophomore Charlie Hynes also

returns as a distance freestyler. “We placed second in section True Team and Section 2AA competition last season,” said Jefferson coach Nate Linscheid. “We graduated a lot of seniors but are looking for help from a large turnout of swimmers and divers who came out for the team. “We looked good in pre-season workouts and hope to do well. Our Section 2AA will be competitive with CretinDerham Hall, Kennedy, Minneapolis South, St. Paul Central and St. Paul Highland Park.” Jefferson’s swimming and diving team travels to Apple Valley for a 6 p.m. meet Friday, Dec. 9.

Kennedy swim outlook Kennedy head boys swimming and diving coach Todd Walsh lost his top sprinter and distance freestylers through graduation. But the Eagle coach is excited about this year’s squad. “We are looking to fill a few holes, but I can’t wait for our season to begin,” said Walsh. “Our guys have been training hard.” Seniors Aaron Knigge and Drew

Schmitz will share the Eagle captaincy along with junior Grant Terrien. “Terrien is returning as our top guy in almost every event,” said Walsh. “He is a fantastic swimmer and has been since he joined our team. “Senior diver Andres Villas is also back and on a mission to dominate that event this year. He is fun to watch perform because he is so talented.” Kennedy is counting on varsity contributions from several other swimmers. Senior Stephen Kindem is returning to swim the sprints. Sophomore Simon Broccard is the team’s fastest swimmer in the 100-yard butterfly. Providing depth in the breaststroke are junior Dave Brazel, Schmitz and senior Andrew Ly. Sophomore Joe Kern, junior Aaron Paskiewicz and Knigge are key distance freestylers for the Eagles. “We have been waiting for this batch of seniors to get to their senior year and emerge,” said Walsh. “I am excited for this season.” Kennedy’s swimming and diving team hosts Eagan at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at Oak Grove Middle School.

The Jefferson goalie made 37 saves during a 4-1 South Suburban Conference girls hockey loss to Eagan Nov. 29.

Kalli McCullen The Kennedy ninth-grade defender scored twice to spark the Eagles to a 32 non-conference girls hockey victory over St. Louis Park Nov. 29. The Eagles improved to 2-4-2.

Jon Lindquist The junior forward scored one goal and added one assist in Jefferson’s season-opening 7-5 boys hockey loss at Eden Prairie Nov. 29.

Kelsey Cline Cline scored one goal in the Jefferson girls hockey team’s 3-0 victory over North St. Paul Nov. 26. The forward added two goals during a 7-1 victory over New Prague Nov. 19. Cline scored a shorthanded goal during the Jaguars’ 2-1 win over Prior Lake Dec. 2.

Brad Hinrichs Hinrichs scored two goals in the Bloomington Kennedy boys hockey team’s 10-3 loss to Northfield Nov. 29 in non-conference action.

Kenisha Bell The Kennedy sophomore guard scored 14 points a 75-67 overtime loss to Wayzata in a non-conference girls basketball game Nov. 29. Bell has verbally committed to attend the University of Minnesota after she graduates from Kennedy.

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Leverenz steps down as Jefferson football coach BY GREG KLEVEN – SUN NEWSPAPERS Bloomington Jefferson is searching for a new head football coach after Jon Leverenz stepped down from that position. Leverenz has been connected with the Jaguar football program for 19 seasons, 11 as head coach. “There is a certain standard we expect all of our student teams to achieve and maintain,” according to a statement issued by the high school. “After careful consideration, coach Jon Leverenz has agreed to step down as head coach of the Jefferson football program.” Leverenz will continue to teach biology at Jefferson High. He will also remain as head boys track coach. “We are grateful to coach Leverenz for his many years of dedicated service to the football program,” said Jefferson principal Steve Hill. “Mr. Leverenz will continue to teach at Jefferson.” Jefferson assistant coaches Steve Lang and Tim Carlson have agreed to lead the football program until a new head coach is selected, according to Jefferson activities director Brian Fell. Lang and Carlson will direct off-season conditioning and workouts. The JHS administration has developed a process to gather feedback from studentathletes, parents, coaches and others to identify the talents and skills that best suit the next JHS head football coach. The search is expected to take up to four months to complete. “We are committed to keeping students, parents, and the JHS community informed throughout the search and selection,” said Hill. Leverenz expressed mixed emotions regarding his departure as head football coach. “I wish our players well next season but feel bad for my assistant coaches if the new head coach brings in his own staff,” said Leverenz. “Next fall will be the first time since fourth grade that I will be out of football as a player or coach. “Not being head coach should allow me to spend more time with my family. I already feel some weight lifted off my shoulders. I will probably take a year off before deciding if I want to get back into football coaching.”

Bloomington Kennedy/Jefferson wrestlers presented head coach Chuck Vavrosky with a banner commemorating his 300th career victory after his team defeated Burnsville Dec. 2. (Photo courtesy of Becky Frey)

Vavrosky celebrates 300th career coaching win Bloomington defeats Burnsville in wrestling season opener BY GREG KLEVEN – SUN NEWSPAPERS The Bloomington Kennedy/Jefferson cooperative wrestling team opened its season with a memorable victory over Burnsville Dec. 2. Bloomington’s wrestlers defeated the Blaze 48-26 as Chuck Vavrosky recorded his 300th career coaching victory. Vavrosky has coached Bloomington wrestlers (mainly Kennedy teams) for 32 seasons. “I couldn’t have achieved 300 wins without the help of many talented Kennedy wrestlers as well as Bloomington Athletic Association, middle school and high school coaches,” said Vavrosky. “I didn’t know how long I would have to wait for my 300th win because we had so many wrestlers

sidelined for our first match against Burnsville.” Vavrosky may have to be at his coaching best this season working with an inexperienced lineup. “It will be quite a challenge for our team this season,” said the Bloomington coach. “But our kids are working hard and we will see what they can do. “We are hoping for breakout years for some of our younger wrestlers.” Last season, Bloomington finished with a .500 record and graduated several good wrestlers from that squad. However, senior Ben Cousins returns at 152 pounds and will serve as team captain. He placed third in the section tournament a year ago, narrowly missing a state qualifying berth. Senior Hugo Felix was a state qualifier last season but didn’t place. He will start the season at 138 pounds. Other returnees are sophomore Johnny Meiers (119), sophomore Zach Bakko (182), sophomore Orhan Azizi (132) and senior Jordan Dodd (195 or 215).

Bloomington had five Jefferson and 35 Kennedy wrestlers come out for the team. Bloomington will wrestle as a cooperative team throughout the regular season. Only Kennedy wrestlers will participate in section team competition. Wrestlers from both schools will compete in the section individual tournament. Bloomington achieved plenty of pins in the triumph over Burnsville. Getting pins were Meiers (119), junior Braedon Rumler (145), junior Cullen Brown (171), junior Charlie Keith (195), junior Kellan Ziebol (215) and sophomore Nick Juberian (heavyweight). Winning by decision were Azizi (132), Cousins (152) and Bakko (182). Bloomington will wrestle at Lakeville South at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8. Bloomington heads to Northfield for a 5 p.m. triangular meet against the host team and Eastview Friday, Dec. 9. The busy schedule continues at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, as Bloomington competes in the Shakopee Invitational.

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Surpassing 1,000 career points Kennedy junior guard Jade Martin drives past a St. Michael-Albertville defender during an 8228 victory in the Breakdown Sports Tip Off Classic Dec. 3 at Hopkins Lindbergh Center. Martin scored 12 points in the win and scored 18 points Nov. 29 as the Eagles lost 75-67 in overtime to Wayzata. Martin scored her 1000th career point in the loss to Wayzata. (Photo by Brian Nelson – Contributing Photographer)

SHORTS Martin nets 1,000 points Bloomington Kennedy junior Jade Martin scored 18 points in her basketball team’s 75-67 overtime loss to Wayzata Nov. 29 and achieved a career scoring milestone in the process. Martin surpassed 1,000 career points. She has committed to play basketball at Georgetown University when she graduates after the 2012-13 school year.

Jefferson fall signees Bloomington Jefferson had five seniors sign college letters of intent recently. Basketball player Brittney Scherber is headed to Bradley University. Sophomore player Lauren Falkanger signed with Fairfield University. Three Jefferson volleyball players also signed letters of intent – Eliza Zachary (Georgia State), Hailey

Bodway (Western Kentucky) and Kelley Wollak (Nebraska-Omaha).

Eagle girls fundraiser Kennedy High School girls hockey players will bag groceries from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Cub Foods story located at 84th St. and Lyndale Ave. Proceeds from that activity will support the Kennedy girls hockey program.

Jon Fisher is honored Bloomington Jefferson and Kennedy diving coach Jon Fisher recently was named Section 2AA Diving Coach of the Year. Jefferson’s girls’ swimming and diving squad received the Academic Silver Award. The Minnesota Swimming and Diving Coaches Association selected the award winners.

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WARM UP!

The Bloomington United U12 Girls team, coached by Melissa Wichman, warm up prior to a game in October. Left to right, Alyssa Felt, Emily Dam, Katie Gallagher, and Shaye Zupan.

BYSC is accepting registrations for Winter Super Soccer Sundays (Kickers), and Winter Training. If you have questions, please contact us at info@bysc.org. Register at www.bysc.org or call us at 952.926.2844.

Gladiators are 2011 6th Grade Football Champs with record of 9-2 and win in the BAA Bowl 6-0 in overtime over the Wolverines. Pictured front row (l to r): Charlie Bedor, PJ Brown, Jayzee Brown, Matt Cole, Grant Mendell, Jack Breen, Brandon Soderberg, Cole Zapko. Middle row (l to r): Martin Smith Jr, Ian Cobb, Isaac Coutier, Brandon Sjostrand, Zach Bahe, Collin McGuire, Aidan McCrory, Allen Ardley, Anthony Klitzke, Russ Bergstrom, John Kosmach. Back row (l to r): Coaches Al Bedor, Martin Smith Sr, Tom Breen and Brian Pearson.

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GARAGE$42 SALES $40 Package Package • 3 line ad • 2 week run • FREE Garage Sale Kit* • Metro Wide Coverage – 318,554 homes

952-941-5431 10917 Valley View Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Attn: Classified

IN PERSON: Visit the Eden Prairie office to place your Classified ad, make a payment, or pick up your Garage Sale Kit.

• 3 lines, 4 weeks, All zones • Additional lines: $7.00 • Merchandise $151.00 or more

price must be in ad, you must call every fourth week to renew. Private party ads only. • Includes mnsun.com website • Maximum of 13 weeks

FREE CLASSIFIEDS: One Item for Sale, $100 or Less. Mail or FAX in only Tues. - Thurs.

Counsel & Support Group

Social Clubs & Events

1505

1530

www.harmonypc.us

Selling or Buying Gold & Silver

2050

Mark 612-802-9686 Air Conditioning & Heating

Building & Remodeling

2050

Building & Remodeling

Business Services

ARTHUR THEYSON CONSTRUCTION WORK GUARANTEED

TheysonConstruction.com

952-894-6226 / 612-239-3181

Specializing in: CT CONSTRUCTION Custom Build & Remodel

Design, Create, Inspire.

Baths/Kitchs/Bsmts crptry, cer tile, walls Lic 4614 I do My own work 612-968-2311

612-327-7843

EGRESS WINDOWS FREE EST YEAR ROUND INS/LIC 651-777-5044

License #20588723

2010

Air Conditioning & Heating

• Window & Door $27,800 Replacement 16’x16’ room • Additions • Roofs Theaddition • Basements Origina Call for details • Garages 28 yrs. exp. • Decks • Siding Insurance Claims

FREE ESTIMATES Insured, Bonded & Licensed No. 20011251

Building & Remodeling

* Home Remodeling/ * Renovation 20+ yrs Ref's & owner on the Job Site! Rob 612-578-4897

2050

Building & Remodeling

2100

Tom Hosek Construction

Computer Services

Harmony PC Computer Repair Service in Home. 20 yrs exp. Woman-owned. 651-605-5804

2000

(not a check, but CASH) for Gold, Silver, Diamonds, Coins, Sterling Flatware, etc. We make House calls and Bank calls. Ref's avail. Same day service. Over 34 yrs in biz. Lic/Bonded buyer. Call for free advice.

2050

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

WANTED US Coins, Currency Proofs , Mint Sets, Collections, Gold, Estates & Jewelery Will Travel. 26 yrs exp Cash! Dick 612-986-2566

Professional Services

Twin Cities TV's #1 Gold Buyer. TOP CASH PAID

Selling or Buying Gold & Silver

HOW TO PAY

ctconstruction.net

• Residential Remodeling • Additions • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Basements • Since 1996

I Do All My Own Work! All carpentry, windows, doors, bath, kitch, tile, LL. Repairs or All New. No Job too small. L#2338, ins. bonded. Tom 612-802-3668

2070

The Origina

KITCHEN RENAISSANCE

Refacing, new cabs/counters

25+ Yrs Exp. Owner/Oper

763-586-0701 kitchenrenaissance.com

2090

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

The The Original Original

Carpet & Vinyl

3900-3990 4000-4600 9000-9450 5000-6500 7000-8499 9500-9900

Since 1949 The Origina

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

2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

QUALITY SERVICE • Since • 1949

The

Origina CabinetryThe & Origina Counters

1000-1090 1500-1590 2000-2700 2700-2760 3700-3840

SERVICES & POLICIES

Friday, Monday, and Call-ins: $7.00 per ad, 1 week, 1 zone

Bloomington Eagles #3208 Rooms available For Meetings, Parties, Banquets. We also invite non-profit groups to use our meeting rooms free of charge. Now offering internet access. Please call 952-854-3044

2010

$44

One ad per customer per week. Additional zones are $7.00. Three line maximum. Price must be in ad.

952-922-0880 - MPLS www.aastpaul.org 651-227-5502 - St. Paul

1505

MERCHANDISE MOVER

• 3 lines, Runs for 13 weeks, choose 2 zones • Additional lines: $7.00 • For one item priced under $2500,

10917 Valley View Road 952-392-6888

www.aaminneapolis.org

1500

$50

• 3 lines, 4 weeks, All zones • Additional lines: $7.00 • Private party only

Additional Lines $10.00 Ads will also appear on www.mnSun.com each Wednesday by 9:00 a.m.

• Announcements • Professional Services • Business Services • Education • Merchandise & Leisure Time • Animals • Family Care • Employment • Rentals • Real Estate • Automotive

13 WEEK RUN!

$44

EDEN PRAIRIE

DRINKING PROBLEM? Alcoholics Anonymous

1090

TRANSPORTATION

• 3 line ad • 2 week run • FREE Garage Sale Kit* • Metro Wide Coverage – 318,554 homes • Rain Insurance – we will re-run your ad up to two weeks FREE if your sale is rained out.

*Garage Sale Kits can be picked up at the Eden Prairie office.

LOCATION

1020

INDEX

952-392-6888

TO PLACE YOUR AD Ads may be placed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. DEADLINE: Mondays at 3:00 pm* * Earlier on holiday weeks

BUSINESS SERVICES

• •

We Specialize In:

• LICENSED Driveways • Buckling Walls (MN • Garage Slabs • Foundation Repair • Walks • Aprons • Retaining Walls • Steps • Patios • Drain Tile LICENSED

(MN# 20215366) •

BONDED • INSURED

Family Owned 612-824-2769 952-929-3224 Family Owned & Operated

Free Estimates

2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

QUALITY WORK 1ST CALL Res/Commercial PATIOS STEPS FLOORS ADDITIONS DRIVES WALKS BRICK BLOCK MASONRY/CHIMNEY WORK DRAIN TILE MC/VISA Bonded Insured BBB Member

952-473-5291 or 920-2395 Cell 612-207-6704 CONCRETE & MASONARY

Steps, Walks, Drives, Patios Chimney Repair. No job to Sm. Lic/Bond/Ins

John 952-882-0775

0%Hassles 100%Satisfaction All Carpet & Vinyl Services Restretch Repair Replace www.allcarpetmn.com

Tuckpointing/Brick Rpr Free Est. Insured Tim Arlt....952-937-6961

952-898-4444

Carpet Installation Repair & Restretch West Metro 952-446-1963

2110

Chimney & FP Cleaning

SWEEP • INSP. • REPAIR

Carpet Repairs - Restretch Sales - Installs - 30 yrs exp The Carpet Doctor of MN 763-463-9525

Full Time • Professional Ser. Certified/ Registered / Insured 29 Yrs Exp. Mike 952-933-8005

2100

2130

londonairechimney service.com

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

Decks

TWIN CITIES Concrete Reas.-Fast Friendly BBB

Decks 3 & 4 Season Porches

Tear-out -ReplacementsRetain walls- Steps-Walks, Drives- Drain tile- Bsmnt floors - Stamped & Colored 763-229-4508

Jon Dimich Deck Creations

Affordable Concrete & Chimney Work Free Est. & Insured: www.campbellconcrete.net Joe 612-245-4439 (Hopkins)

Pool/Hot Tub Surrounds 612-418-3677 Lic 20490464

www.jddeckcreations.com

(952) 431- 9970

DECKS/PORCHES TWO TEACHER CONST. *Professionals Who Design* And Build Quality 19+ years (BBB) Visit us for photos@ Twoteacherconstruction.com Lic # 20073200 952-472-5670

www.minnlocal.com – Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011 – Bloomington Sun-Current

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

2170

Drywall

Alliance Drywall 30 yrs exp. Ins. Edina. Check my lower prices. Rock, text., tape & skim-coat. Free est.

Dan 651-235-7997 PINNACLE DRYWALL *Hang *Tape *Texture*Sand Quality Guar. Ins. 612-644-1879

2180

Electric Repairs

612-501-1093 WHY PAY MORE? Call Signature Electric Service Upgrades, Misc Wiring, Remodeling & More! Owner/Oper Lic/Bonded/Ins

2280

Hauling

**First

Impressions **

612-598-2276

HAULING Concrete-Brush-Const Debris 2-40yd containers for cleanups

Total Sanitation Service 612-861-2575 HAULING JUNK CHEAP!

Family Bus-35 yrs/Quality Work 952-884-6588

JNH Electric 612-743-7922

#1 All Area Handyman Lg/Sm - We do it all! Reas, Sr disc. 612-532-1162

TEAM ELECTRIC www.teamelectricmn.com Lic/ins/bonded Res/Com All Jobs...All Sizes Free Est 952-758-7585 10% Off w/ad

Handyperson

0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!

Schultz'e Contracting Inc

Lower Level Remodels Wall/Ceiling Repair/Texture Tile, Carpentry, Carpet, Paint. #BC538329

MDH Lead Supervisor

Dale 952-941-8896 office 612-554-2112 cell “Soon To Be Your Favorite Contractor!”

schultzecontracting.com

LetUs Be Your Handyman! Home Repair: Interior & Exterior Fences, decks, gutters, ceiling/drywall, paint. Leaks & squeaks and much, much more!

You name it we can do it!

612-455-1217 Multi-Year Service Award Winner

www.LetUsService.com

2310

Housecleaning

*10% off 1 st Cleaning* BEST CLEANING WE CLEAN YOU GLEAM Prof House & Office Cleaner High Quality, Comm/Res Ref/Ins/Bond. Call Lola 612-644-8432 or 763-416-4611 www.bestcleaningservices.com

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

2230

Flooring & Tile

#1 in Hardwood Refinishing

SANDMAN IS BEST! sandmanjohansson.com low$$

A+ Angie's List 952-474-4355

20+ Years In Tiling Free Estimates/Low Prices Excellent References

Call 952-451-1037

952-451-3792 R.A.M. CONSTRUCTION Any & All Home Repairs

Concrete Dumpster Service Carpentry Baths & Tile Fencing Windows Gutters Water/Fire Damage Doors Lic•Bond•Ins Visa Accepted

952-994-4303 George Elite Repair & Tile Regrout, Tile, Painting, Etc. We Do it All • Lowest Rates

Affordable Repair!

Above All Hardwood Floors Installation•Sanding•Finishing “We Now Install Carpet, Tile & Vinyl.” Call 952-440-WOOD (9663)

Carpentry, Paint & Remodel Exp'd/Lic/Ins 612-590-1887

Desperately Need Work! Ceramic & Marble

PRO PAPER HANGING Removal, Paint/Plaster

Free Estimates. 40 Yrs Exp. Call 612-695-1348

Work Guar/Refs/Ins/Free Ests

35yrs Exp. 612-875-2230

Escobar Hardwood Floors & Ceramic Tile Work, llc

HANDYMAN

We offer professional services for your wood floors! Installs/Repair Sand/Refinish Free Ests Ins'd Mbr: BBB Professional w/10 yrs exp.

952-292-2349 SANDING – REFINISHING Roy's Sanding Service Since 1951 CALL 952-888-9070

2250

Furniture Repair

REPAIRS DONE IN HOME 35 Yrs Exp. Wood, Upholstery& Recliner. 10Yr guar. on re-gluing Free Est. Pick up & Delivery Jay 952-935-3349

2260

Any & All Home Repairs

Carpentry, Remodeling, Repair & Painting Services. I love to do it all! 612-220-1565

HOME REPAIR Tile, Glass Block, Masonry/ Concrete, Misc. Home Remedy. 30yrs. Exp “No Job Too Small”

swisstoneconstruction services.com Steve 612-532-3978 Ins'd

R&J Construction

• Decks • Basements • Kitchen/Bath Remod • Roofing & Siding • All Types of Tile Free Quotes & Ideas

Call Ray 952-484-3337

Repair /Replace /Reasonable Lifetime Warranty on All Spring Changes www.expertdoor.com

651-457-7776

Painting

3 Interior Rooms/$250 Wallpaper Removal. Drywall Repair. Cabinet Enameling and Staining. 25 yrs exp. Steve 763-545-0506

2320

Insulation & Weatherproofing

763-477-2612 ( 30 YRS) www.lewisinsulation.com Old Home Specialists –Walls/ Attics/Venting/Spray Foam

2380

Moving, Storage & Shipping

A Local Mover

Robinson Moving Household & Office Movers Reasonable Rates ICC 52334 35Yrs Exp Sr. Disc Call 763-566-8955

2420

Painting

Ext/Int Painting Reasonable Rates FREE Est. EARL 952-944-7983

*A and K PAINTING* Int./Ext Painting/Staining & texturing. Free Est. 952-474-6258 Ins/Bond Major Credit Cards Accepted

Quality Residential Painting & Drywall Ceiling & Wall Textures H20 Damage – Plaster Repair

Wall Paper Removal INTERIOR EXTERIOR

A German Craftsman

Paint, Plaster, papering 30yrs quality work, Ref's Seasonal Rates. Reliable roosterpainting.com Est. Int/Ext 952-484-4867 Allen's Perfect Painting Ceiling & Drywall Repair BBB Member. Call anytime. Lic/Ins. Free Est. 612-388-2884

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

Classifieds

WORK! 952.392.6888

2470

Plumbing

An Honest Plumber

Affordable Basement Finishing by Two Teacher Construct Inc. Professionals you can trust to design & finish your basement. BBB

Ins/Bond Lic. #57327-MR Dan 952-465-2926

Master Plumber. Semi retired. Bath remodeler, tile, piping, misc. Lic. #058689PM 651-983-6300 Credit cards accepted.

Siding- Roofs-Soffit-FasciaGutters- Lic#20172580

Fully Licensed & Insured “We take pride in our work”

Regal Enterprises Inc Roofing, Siding, Windows Gutters. Insurance Work. Since 1980. Lic. 20515711

We Take Care of Insurance Claims Offering the Best Extended Manufacturers Warranty

763-754-2501

952-201-4817 Regalenterprisesinc.net

A Family Operated Bus.

Sun Classifieds

WORK! 952.392.6888

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

qiar

2470

Plumbing

763-792-2999 Geno's Sewer & Drain

Special $89/with ad! *A One Man Company* Looking for work. 30 yrs exp. Call Steve 763-497-2280 Lic#4040 A RENEW PLUMBING •Drain Cleaning •Repairs •Remodeling •Lic# 004914PM Bond/Ins 952-884-9495

2420

#1 All Area Snow Guys Drives/walks/roofs - Yrly rates, Sr disc 612-532-1162 SNOW PLOWING

Reas. Rates/Very Dependable Yearly Contract 612-968-2311

Anderson Snow Removal

From Roofs. Richfield Resident. Fully Insured. 612-839-2239

ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS • FREE INSPECTIONS • State Lic. #6793 • ESTABLISHED IN 1984

• EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE • Hardiplank® Siding • QUICK RESPONSE TIME • HAIL DAMAGE

612.839.2239 • 612.866.0949

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

2630

WORK! 952.392.6888

Fast Turnaround SERVING THE Reduce Energy Bills ENTIRE METO AREA Free Estimates MN LICENSE Bank Financing #20316811 Available BONDED • INSURED

2660

ACCREDITED BUSINESS

Call For Free Estimate www.WesternConstructionInc.com

2490

Window Cleaning

Window Cleaning 612-529-4444

3000

2570

Merchandise Snow Removal

Snow Plowing

Limited Offer Triple Glass for the Price of Double Glass

(651) 644-6900 (952) 920-8888

Upholstery & Slipcovers

Affordable Custom Uphols Upholstery – Slipcovers Visa/MC Jan 612-824-7376

Kevin 612-810-2059

WINDOWS/SIDING Family Owned & Operated Since 1949

15 yrs exp.

Thomas Tree Service

SNOWPLOWING

Powerwashing

• Snowplowing • Mowing • Fertilizing www.fertilawnmn.com Bloomington, MN • 952-884-7331

PACKAGE DISCOUNTS!

2490

Powerwashing

Credit Cards Accepted

20 years exp. Degreed Shop Teacher Interior Specials including ceilings, walls, paneling, windows, fine enameling, Kitchen cupboards and basement floors. Wall and wood repair. Fully insured.

A Good Job!!

Comm & Resid Sr. Discounts

Insured

Lic. #BC626700

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

Serving The Entire Metro Area. 763-954-1063 BBB Accredited Business

Silver Fox Services

Sun Classifieds

Powerwashing

Call The Best!! www.vincestree.com Full Tree & Landscape Services.

952-883-0671 Mbr BBB

763-550-0043 952-476-7601 651-221-2600

2490

15% Fall Discount

Forget The Rest

Snow Removal

www.gatesgeneralcontractors.com

A Fresh Look, Inc.

612-203-4309

Experienced Res/Com Plowing

Snow & Ice Removal

Painting

Interior/Exterior Painting by the Pros Bonded & Insured Free Est. • Senior Discounts

Snow Removal

2570

Call 952-933-4856

Int/Ext Painting Wallpaper removal. 3 rms $250. Jim: 651-698-0840

952-451-7151 Ins/Bonded

Lic #20156835 • Insured

Reliable • Fully Ins'd • Free Ests

Old World Craftsmanship/24 Yrs

NEW HORIZONS TREE & LANDSCAPING

612-210-5267 952-443-9957

www.blomquistexteriors.com

St. Christoper Decorating

Will Beat Anybody's Price!

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

3 Rooms $175. Paper rem Enamel Refs avail. 952-201-1577

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

Why Wait Roofing LLC

Tree Service

2620

BIG TREES & STUMPS CHEAP!!

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

** BLOMQUIST ** EXTERIORS

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

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

952-472-5670 Lic#BC073200

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

2510

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

DAVE'S Painting Int/Ext

Right Way PAINTING

Garage Door

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS

2420

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

2290

Lew Electric: Resid & Comm. Service, Service Upgrades, Remodels. Old or New Constr. Free Ests. Bonded/Insured Lic#CA05011 612-801-5364

Handyperson

LICENSED BONDED INSURED

“You Point & It Disappears” A Moving & Hauling Service www.firstimpressionshd.com

763-537-4731 Schoo Electric Small Jobs – Service Changes Prompt Service & Free Ests. Licensed – Bonded – Insured

Bonded Insured Free Ests Resid, Comm & Service. Old/New Const, Remodels Serv Upgrades. Lic#CA06197

2290

BOB’s 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

Sun Classifieds Work! Call

(952 ) 392 –

6888 to place your ad.

Bloomington Sun-Current – Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011 – www.minnlocal.com

3050

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

Estate Sales

3130

Doll & Accessories, Toys & Bears Fri & Sat, 12/9-10 (10-4); and 12/16-17 (10-4) th

8720 135 St W, Apple Valley

EXCELSIOR

4640 Lakeway Terrace Sat., Dec. 10 (8:30-5:30) Sun., Dec. 11 (8:30-3:30) #'s Saturday at 8am

3090

Lots of antiques! Furniture, many rare books, Silver, dolls, oil paintings

Cemetery Lots

Dawn Valley Cemetery 1 Gravesite asking $1,500/ best offer. Call 651-688-7342 Glen Haven in Crystal, garden of the apostles. 1 plot $2500 763-227-6844 Glen Haven: 2 plots, 2 vaults w/companion headstone. Value $8,990. Asking $4,500/BO. 218-828-3608

www.willmatthill.com MINNEAPOLIS

2611 Benjamin St. NE Fri., Dec. 9 (8:30-5:30) Sat., Dec. 10 (8:30-4:30) #'s Friday at 8am

Planes, trains & automobiles! Vintage, tools, Lionel trains, 2010 Chevy Malibu.

www.willmatthill.com RICHFIELD

7026 17th Ave South

3110

Collectibles & Art

Fri & Sat, Dec. 9-10 (9-5)

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

Sun Classifieds

WORK! 952.392.6888 2620

Tree Service

Fireplace & Firewood

3150

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

3160

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

3270

FIREWOOD

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

Misc. Wanted

WANTED

Old stereo equip., need not work. Andy 651-329-0515

Furnishings

Couch, loveseat, chair matching. Tan, microfiber Exc cond! $550 952-843-8138 SOFA: Henredon 3 pc sectional. $500/OBO. 952-881-1381

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

Furnishings

Thurs - Sat, Dec. 1–3 Thurs - Sat, Dec. 15–17 10 am - 6 pm

Apartments & Condos For Rent

Bloomington

4315 W. 109th Str. Sat 12/10, 10a-5p. 1 day only! Guy stuff, J Deere, Schmidt, W/D, frig, freezer, furn, bar stools, garage ful1, auto manuals. Storm date: 12-17. Make offer! Wardrobe Lady, 651-895-6187

RICHFIELD 612-869-1451 Charming one BR apt., quiet bldg., laundry, off-street parking, window A/C. Only $615-625/month 7137 Chicago Ave..

7000

8100

Real Estate Manufactured Homes

3583

St. Louis Park

Agriculture/ Animals/Pets

For Rent Quiet community, close to shopping ctr, on bus line. Krestwood Mobile Village 10225 Lyndale Ave S. Bloomington. Call Carol 952-807-5331 or 952-807-5331

9000

9050

Pitt Bull puppies, 12 wks, very affectionate! To good homes, $200. 612-516-8296

5000

5005

Employment

Pets

Rentals Vacation Rentals

Health Care

PCA PCA needed in Bloomington every Saturday and Sunday 10m-5pm. PCA must be non smoker, at least 25 years of age, and must have a clean driving record. Call Molly with All Home Health at 952-814-7400

NAPLES, FLORIDA 2012 SEASONAL BEACH RENTAL 2 BR/2BA, on the Gulf w/ spect. views. Renovated & Help Wanted/ nicely appointed, W/D, Full Time walk-in shower, pool, elevator. NS/NP. Avail Jan.1 Customer Service - May 31., 2 mo. Min. Call Local company needs indiowner @ (212) 301-3186. vidual to recruit & interview applicants for jobs. Senior Strong communication skills needed. 35+wpm. No Rentals exp nec. jobs@deltacompanies.com

Tree Service

2620

Garage Sales this week

3970

4' x 8 'x 16” - $120 or 2 for $225 Free Delivery

100% Premium Dried Oak 25+ yrs Exp 507-280-7780 www.procutfirewood.com

3506

3900

Join Us for a Cabin Christmas

FIREWOOD

3500

Downsizing - Indoor sale A little bit of everything! 12/10 (9-4) 3771 Alabama Ave

Ideal Firewood

952-881-2122 763-381-1269

6400

Mobile Homes Lots

3160

Fireplace & Firewood

2.5yr Dried Mixed Hardwood

Snowblowers & Equipment

SteelCase u-shaped desk blower w/ elec start & hd lt. unit. Like new! Reduced to Used 5hrs $2000. 952-240-7792 $600 Plymouth 715-571-1920

Snowblower, wood working & wood carving tools, many books, vintg. cloz, China, dishes, jewelry, Xmas, HH, beautiful furniture & more!

3150

3320

Honda 1132 Track Snow-

FIREWOOD

3160

Furnishings

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

* * * * * GREAT JOB WITH GREAT BENEFITS

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

CUSTOMER SERVICE AUTOMOTIVE TOOL

Bloomington Co seeks exp individual to work as part of our team. Phone & counter sales. Strong $12.00 PER HOUR TO comm skills. Automotive START. NO EXPERIENCE background preferred. NECESSARY Great benefits. Fax or e-mail resume 952-881-6480 BIOLYPH needs individuhloyd3@gmail.com als who are conscientious, mature, responsible perfectionists with strong Drivers verbal English communi- Full-time OTR, Van/ cation skills to help pro- Reefer. Minimum 2 yrs reduce diagnostic tests dur- quired. Late Model equiping the day shift. All ment. Regional/ Long training provided. Bene- haul. Weekend Home fits include pd. holidays time. Competitive wage and vacation, health & DOE. Call Nik: dental ins., & 401(k). Our 651-325-0307 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 General Office job description & direcFull Time Job tions. Apply in person Opportunity Mon-Fri, 9:00-4:00 at 1317 Document Scanning 5th St. So., Hopkins

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

A New Career

Specialist

SideKick, Inc Advanced We're looking for motivated Document Services of Ediindividuals to join Min- na has a current opening nesota's #1 real estate team. for a full time employee to We'll provide the training perform production docuand resources. You bring ment preparation & scanthe desire for personal and ning. Scanning experifinancial growth. Together ence a MUST! M-F 8-5. $10.25-$17.50/hr we'll build your real estate Wage: DOE.Please send resumes career. Call Irene Levy at to email: 952-949-4759 or email: jobs@sidekickinc.com iblevy@cbburnet.com

9100

Senior Discounts

5100

Great Service Affordable Prices

Ideal Tree Service 20% Fall Tree Removal, Tree Trimming Discount High Risk Climbing, Stump Grinding and Storm Clean Up the time NOW is Oaks & to trimlms E

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

Oak, Birch, Ash, Maple Dry Firewood

DAN WIMMER

(952) 881-2122 • (612) 599-6385

Talheim in Chaska

612-201-1352

Retail or Office

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

LOCATED IN THE SAME BUILDING NEXT TO H. DESIGN SALON

952-361-0310

www.lakelodgeandcabin.com

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE • FOR LEASE

EHO

3020

Auctions

3020

Auctions

5600

Bloomington

Rooms For Rent

S. Blgton: In large house, Incl. all Utli, Cbl, TV & Internet. $475/mo. No Lease. Call John 952-948-0788

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Call for details: Michael (763) 227-1567

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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: Jason Cole jcole@acnpapers.com

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BLOOMINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY Bloomington Historical Society UPCOMING EVENTS All events at the Bloomington Old Town Hall, 10200 Penn Ave.S. 952-881-4114 or 952-881-4327 The Bloomington Historical Society

Celebrate the Holidays at the Bloomington Old Town Hall

December 11, 2011 • 2pm FEATURING:

Ross Sutter with Cheryl Paschke & Mara Hart Presenting Traditional Swedish/Scandinavian Holiday Tunes & Costumes

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The performers are well known throughout the region… frequently performing at the Swedish Institute & numerous ethnic festivals and events! Make this a must for your holiday celebration! Questions? Call 952-881-4327 or 881-4114

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DISCOVER ACHIEVE CONNECT GIVE THE GIFT OF CAMP THIS HOLIDAY SEASON YMCA OVERNIGHT CAMPS campicaghowan.org Amery, WI – Lake Wapogasset • Ages 7-15

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KIDS PLAY HERE WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT YMCA SCHOOL RELEASE DAY PROGRAM

• Grades K – 6 The YMCA is here to help families juggle daily life, and that includes school release days. Bring your kids to the Y for fun filled days packed with exciting activities. Your child will enjoy theme-based small group activities geared toward individual interests and ages.

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