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Elementary school boundary questions answered by district

BY MIKE HANKS • SUN NEWSPAPERS The Bloomington Board of Education completed its Elementary Neighborhood School Renewal Program last week with the approval of new elementary school boundaries for the district’s 10 buildings.

The vote ended months of discussion about how to balance the distribution of students within the district’s elementary buildings and mitigate the socio-economic

divide found within them. In addition to new boundary lines, the school board modified transfer policies for the district.

The new boundaries will be in place for the 2011-12 school year. Fifth-grade students during the upcoming school year will be able to return to the school they are attending this year regardless of changes to the boundaries and transfer policies.

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Cops shocked as supsect yanks $6,500 fur coat from underwear

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Arctic angler Max Everett of Bloomington waits patiently for a fish to bite Saturday, Jan. 8, on Medicine Lake in Plymouth.

Max and the others that participated in the family-oriented class learned about ice safety, lures and bait, how to set up a fish house and how to operate an auger. (Photo by Chris Dillmann • Sun Newspapers)

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When questioned about a fur coat she was accused of stealing, a Brooklyn Park woman had a surprise for a Bloomington investigator.

After spending her New Year’s Day weekend in a Bloomington Police Department jail cell, the 46-year-old suspect was interviewed Jan. 3. She was accused of taking a $6,500 fur

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She initially said she didn’t take the coat, but later claimed she had sold the coat prior to being arrested by police, according to the complaint filed in Hennepin County District Court Jan. 4.

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Instead of receiving loan payment, Richfield woman loses purse

BY MIKE HANKS • SUN NEWSPAPERS A 28-year-old Richfield woman expecting payment of a loan she made wound up losing her purse in the parking lot of the Bloomington WalMart.

The woman had loaned $800, made in two separate December transactions, to a man and woman she knows through a mutual friend. She went to Wal-Mart, 715 E. 78th St., in anticipation of being

paid back Jan. 4, according to Bloomington Police Commander Mark Stehlik.

Upon meeting with the duo at approximately 9:30 p.m. in the store parking lot, a man with no known address got inside the woman’s car. Instead of paying the woman, he took her purse containing $16, prescription medication, a Social Security card, credit cards and a Hennepin County-issued unemployment debit card, according to the report.

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Motel scuffle A 25-year-old Minneapolis man was arrested after allegedly assaulting a woman in a Bloomington motel.

The man was arrested Jan. 5 in the parking lot of Days Inn Bloomington West, 7851 Normandale Blvd., on suspicion of assault and robbery of a 22-

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year-old Minneapolis woman who was staying at the motel because her family had recently been evicted from their residence.

The duo began dating in April, but had only seen each other a few times during the past two months when the woman called the man at approximately 3 a.m., asking him to pick her up so she could buy cigarettes, Stehlik said.

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She saw him get into a blue vehicle in the parking lot, leaving his car in the parking lot. At that point she called police.

While being interviewed by police, the woman saw the blue vehicle retur n to the motel. Police questioned and arrested the man, who was found to have $231 and a credit card matching the card reported missing from the woman’s purse, Stehlik noted.

FROM PAGE 2 The man arrived at the motel, but the duo didn’t get very far, as a Bloomington patrol officer stopped them.

The man did not have a valid driver’s license, so they were forced to turn around and park the car in the motel parking lot.

The duo then proceeded to the woman’s motel room.

The woman had told the man she received $260 from her father. The man asked to hold the money, drawing the woman’s suspicion.

When she attempted to leave her hotel room, he grabbed her and began choking her, throwing her around the motel room and hitting her in the face.

The woman eventually freed herself from the man’s grip and went to the bathroom to clean blood off her face.

In the bathroom she realized the cash she had tucked insider her bra was missing, Stehlik said.

The man continued to prevent the woman from leaving the room. He eventually departed.

Robbery?

A reported robbery in east Bloomington is not likely to result in charges, as the victim has been uncooperative with police and told more than one story regarding a Jan. 4 incident.

A 23-year-old Brooklyn Park man claimed to be lost the night of Jan. 4 when a man jumped in his car and took $2,200 from him. Initially the man told police he had stopped along American Boulevard to try to determine how to get to the mall when another man entered his car using the driver’s side rear door. The perpetrator appeared to have exited a vehicle that began driving away, the man told police.

The perpetrator leaned forward, grabbed the steering wheel of the vehicle, causing it to hit a snow bank then took money from the victim’s pocket, all while in the back of the vehicle, the victim told police.

Upon arrival, the victim was able to lead police to the vehicle he claimed the man had been dropped off in, and a police canine officer tracked through the snow a suspect, a 20-year-old Coon Rapids man. He was found hiding in nearby bushes, Stehlik said. The man had $500 at the time of his arrest, Stehlik noted.

A 24-year-old Inver Grove Heights woman driving the vehicle the victim identified was also arrested. The woman claimed to have been at the Mall of America and was lost after exiting the freeway. Upon questioning of the woman and the victim, however, the officer found that both of them had the same person’s phone number programmed into their cell phones, Stehlik said.

The victim told police the following day that he had lied about the circumstances of the incident and told a different story. The man has since been uncooperative with police, and no charges are expected from the incident, Stehlik noted.

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Opat remains county board chair Commissioner Mike Opat, First District, was re-elected chair of the seven-member Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, Jan. 4, at the board’s organizational meeting for 2011.

Opat received six votes, with Fifth District Mike Opat Commissioner Randy Johnson abstaining.

Opat has served five terms as board chair, from 2001 through 2003, and 2009 through 2010.

“I’m honored to have the support of my colleagues to serve as chair,” Opat said.

“Every year brings its unique challenges, and 2011 will be no different.

Hennepin County is up to the task of improving our services, making smart investments and working together to keep the property tax burden as low as possible for our residents.”

Opat, a resident of Robbinsdale, has served on the board since 1993. He represents Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, north Crystal, northwest Minneapolis, north New Hope, Osseo and Robbinsdale.

The board also re-elected Commissioner Mark Stenglein of Minneapolis, Second District, as board vice chair. Stenglein has served

on the board since 1997. His district includes south Crystal, Golden Valley, Medicine Lake, north and northeast Minneapolis, south New Hope, southeast Plymouth and St. Anthony.

He served as vice chair of the board from 2001 through 2002, 2004 through 2006, and 2009 through 2010.

The board also established board committees and selected committee chairs: • Budget and Capital Investment: Stenglein • Public Works, Energy and Environment: Commissioner Peter McLaughlin • Health and Human Services: Commissioner Gail Dorfman • Public Safety and Judiciary: Commissioner Jeff Johnson • Libraries, Technology and General Government: Commissioner Randy Johnson • Intergovernmental Commissioners: Peter McLaughlin, Jeff Johnson The board, acting as the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority, unanimously re-elected Fourth District Commissioner Peter McLaughlin as chair and Third District Commissioner Gail Dorfman as vice chair of the HCRRA. Information: www.hennepin.us.

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T H U R S D A Y, J A N . 1 3 , 2 0 1 1 • B L O O M I N G T O N • V I S I T U S O N L I N E A T W W W . M I N N L O C A L . C O M • © 2 0 1 1 S U N N E W S P A P E R S • P A G E 6

Let’s not take the fun out winter entirely I think we would all agree we have about enough snow for one winter. It’s beginning to become loathsome.

Did you know that the city of Bloomington clears more than 2,000 lane miles of snow after each dump? That’s a lot of PAUL plows, plow drivers, salt, sand WAHL and patience.

Managing Winter is a total bust for an Editor old fogy like myself. When it’s cold and snowy, my joints ache and my nearly bald head gets cold.

But for children, winter is a wonderland of play opportunities. Fortunately, I’m not too old to remember those days.

One of my delights as a child was getting together with the children in our neck of the woods and building snow forts. Some of them were quite elaborate.

Playing on the snow banks and tunneling through them were also highlights of the season.

Not so much today. Bloomington officials have issued danger war nings regarding playing in and around snow

banks. If you’re inside one and a plow comes along, you could be swept away with the plow and that wouldn’t be much fun.

Now I fully understand the need to issue these warnings because, frankly, there are people out there who don’t have much gray matter above the neck. I feel somewhat pained, however, that we’re raining (snowing perhaps) on the parade of winter fun for children.

Another entity recently issued a statement about the dangers of sleds. Well, certainly they can be dangerous, and I know individuals who have been injured in sledding accidents. But what fun would winter be for any child without sledding?

You simply have to use common sense and anticipate what might happen if you, for instance, try to jump a six-foot snow bank on a sled. Oh, wait a minute … that was me. Let’s just say I didn’t stick the landing.

Winter coats are also dangerous if they have strings hanging out of them. I’m sure a dermatologist would tell you that wearing

a knit cap is bad for your follicles. Gloves reduce the dexterity of your fingers, which means you might not be able to respond quickly in case of an emergency or dial 911 on our cell phone. Ice is slippery. Tongues do stick to metal.

While no one suggests putting children deliberately in harm’s way, there has to be some recognition that, with winter part of our world for nearly six months out of the year, we have to make accommodations.

Children cannot be kept cooped inside all winter long just because they might get hurt if they go outside. They might get hurt if they stay inside and mom grows weary of hearing them bicker and argue.

And what about that obesity menace that’s facing our children? Certainly sitting on the couch all winter will do little to help alleviate that situation.

My mother often referred to my scars acquired from winter recreation as “education marks.” In other words, “what did you learn from this experience?”

That which does not kill us makes us smarter.

Seniors must try to become their own ‘fraud squad’

BY BOB RAMSEY • GUEST COLUMNIST We hear a lot today about seniors becoming victims of fraud.

It’s not that seniors are bigger suckers than others. Plenty of younger people get scammed too. It’s just that older folks are targeted because they often have savings set aside, they are a large, growing “market” and many have compromised physical or mental health conditions that make them more vulnerable.

Common scams aimed at seniors include foreign lottery hoaxes, phony charities, bogus home repair contracts and too-good-to-be-true giveaway offers. Of course, scammers are creative and new schemes appear almost weekly.

Unfortunately, they often work because they contain a grain of truth and people want to believe in unbelievable deals.

That’s why part of vital aging and remaining independent is managing your own resources and protecting what’s yours from con artists and sweet-talking swindlers. As it

turns out, God really does help those who help themselves.

We all know the cautions we should follow: Don’t give out personal information, don’t pay for a prize you’ve already “won,” don’t wire money to people you don’t know and don’t rush to buy under pressure. It always pays to exercise the power of the pause.

Four more of my favorite tips: dare to hang up on unwanted calls, don’t let overly friendly strangers into your home, don’t believe a deal is legitimate just because it appears in print or on TV or comes through the mail, and remember, you can’t win a lottery if you didn’t buy a ticket.

It’s also important not to be too embarrassed to report a crime. Being a victim of fraud doesn’t mean you’re foolish. Not reporting it does.

Life’s too short (especially for seniors) to become paranoid; but the old military mantra, “Trust – but verify,” is still sound advice. After all, you’ve worked too long and hard for your money just to give it away to the bad guys.

Today’s seniors have the life experience and elder wisdom to shut down scammers and “trunk slammers” (fly-by-nighters), but they have to become their own “fraud squad” to do it.

The best advice is “when in doubt, check it out.” If you suspect or spot fraud, blow the whistle. Here’s who to call (besides your local police): the Better Business Bureau at 1-800-6466222, the Attorney General’s Office at 1-800-6573767 or the FBI at 612-376-3200.

The truth is that seniors have the power to turn the tables on crooks. The trick is to be smart, be informed, be cautious, be alert and be assertive. Criminals only succeed when the community lets them. Don’t let them. This year, resolve to live fraud-free and show predators it doesn’t pay to mess with today’s breed of seasoned citizens.

St. Louis Park resident Bob Ramsey is a lifelong educator, writer and advocate for vital aging. He can be contacted at 952-922-9558 or by e-mail at joyrammini@comcast.net.

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Public Health Pathways: clearing the air in apartments, parks

BY BRITTANY MCFADDEN • GUEST COLUMNIST Now appearing in a Hennepin County city or neighborhood near you: tobaccofree parks and smoke-free apartment buildings.

As part of Hennepin County’s Statewide Health Improvement Program grant, the Association for Nonsmokers-Minnesota is assisting landlords and city officials in adopting tobacco and smoke-free policies. These policies protect everyone from reducing secondhand smoke exposure to discouraging youth from starting to use tobacco and encouraging tobacco users to quit.

Smoke-free rental housing Since September 2009, 62 apartment buildings in suburban Hennepin County have adopted smoke-free policies for indoor areas including individual apartment units.

Building owners are protecting the health of their residents, cutting down on cleaning costs and reducing the risk of fires caused by cigarettes.

Stoneleigh at the Reserve apartments in Plymouth is among those that implemented the “Live Smoke Free” program this summer.

“Residents love the fact that they are living in a smoke-free property, and the program has generated a lot of positive feedback from our current residents and prospects,” said Amy Hesselgrave, Stoneleigh senior business manager.

“This is a ‘win–win’ program for everyone involved.”

As part of the program, apartment buildings receive free signage and other materials that help them advertise that the building is now smoke free.

“After many years without a policy, I am so grateful we are now a smoke-

GUEST COLUMN free building,” said Kathy Boesen, Housing and Redevelopment Authority managing director for Plymouth Towne Square. “We have received information, building signs and major support as we proceeded with this venture.”

Tobacco-free parks You can also start breathing a little easier in several suburban Hennepin County communities that recently made their park systems tobacco free.

For example, Hopkins and Orono adopted policies this past fall prohibiting the use of tobacco in city parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, picnic areas and other recreational venues. As part of the program grant, both communities are receiving tobacco-free signs to post throughout their park areas to remind visitors of the new policy.

“As the mother of a toddler and a frequent park user, I am ecstatic that the city of Hopkins has taken this step to protect my family from the dangers of secondhand smoke,” said Hopkins resident Kerri Gordon. “It is just another reason that we love living in this community.”

Tobacco-free park policies impact the health of our communities by: • Protecting park users from secondhand smoke. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, there is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke.

• Promoting positive, tobacco-free role modeling to youth by keeping coaches, parents and spectators from using tobacco during recreational events.

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For information on tobacco-free parks, visit www.tobaccofreeparks.org.

To learn more about smoke-free rentals visit www.mnsmokefreehousing.org.

(McFadden is with the Association for Nonsmokers Minnesota and the Hennepin County consulting partner in SHIP tobacco use prevention.)

• Reducing toxic tobacco litter left near playgrounds, beaches and picnic areas. Cigarette butts litter the landscape more than any other item in the world. They pollute our waterways and can poison children and animals that ingest them.

Ten of 126 Minnesota communities that have tobacco-free policies for their park and recreational areas are in suburban Hennepin County: Champlin,

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• Get your name off of junk mail lists. Each year, the average household in the U.S. receives more than 40 lbs. of unwanted, unsolicited mail. Many find junk mail to be a real pain, but it’s sometimes hard to know who to contact to remove your name from a list. Rethink Recycling has compiled resources for getting your name off lists of major marketers, credit companies, and how to register with the Direct Marketing Association’s Mail Preference Service.

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• Reduce toxins in your home.

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• Explore composting. If you don’t already compost, read about it on RethinkRecycling.com.

A green New Year’s resolution is a worthy resolution and one you can stick to. Get your friends, family and kids involved — it’s a great way to spread the word about waste and recycling and to help reduce the waste in our landfills. You can also stop by our website, RethinkRecycling.com, to read more no-waste tips, find information on what you can and cannot recycle, read other people’s green resolutions and share your own on our blog. Here’s to a happy, green 2010.

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BY REV. BRENDAN PRIGGE • GUEST COLUMNIST Why do we wait till the beginning of a new year to make resolutions? Can’t we do that in July?

I guess it has something to do with new beginnings and all that. A year has ended and it’s kind of like starting with a clean slate.

We somehow perceive the new year to be all fresh and clean. If you haven’t made any resolutions yet, I’d like to suggest one.

one who has wronged you, do you really think they care if you’re upset with them? Are they losing sleep at night because they feel so bad about the strain on your relationship? Not likely.

If they cared about how you felt, they wouldn’t have mistreated you in the first place. Don’t allow their malice to become a perpetual presence in your life. Forgive. Let go.

You can’t control them, but you can control yourself. You can put their meanness behind you and look forward.

Forgiving is also pleasing to God. Colossians 3:12 “Forgive as the Lord forgave you.� God forgives those who repent.

Forgiveness.

It goes along with the whole “clean slate� theme. I have to believe that each of us can think of someone with whom we’re not very happy, BRENDAN someone who at best owes us apology and at worst PRIGGE an deserves a punch in the face.

Guest In this new year, why not Columnist save some skin on your knuckles, avoid assault charges and forgive! Why? It pleases God, and it just makes sense.

Let’s start with the latter. It just makes sense to forgive. If there’s some-

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Area residents part of new band with upcoming CD release

BY JENNIE OLSON • SUN NEWSPAPERS Minneapolis resident Stefan Van Voorst has learned that the world is not black and white, as he once believed.

As a musician with years of experience in the Twin Cities music scene, Von Voorst felt it was time to start writing lyrics that spoke candidly about the gray areas of the world.

To fulfill this desire, Van Voorst began a collaboration with several other local musicians: St. Louis Park resident Grady Kenevan from The Drive Back; Lakeville resident Izaac Burkhart from Weaver at the Loom; Minneapolis resident Ian Allison from Down and Above; and Minneapolis resident Justin Sharbono, who toured nationally with Superchick and The Swift.

“I’ve played with these guys on and off in other contexts but never in a solo project like this,” Van Voorst said. “Even though I went into it as a solo

thing, it came out being more of a band thing; it became much more collaborative.”

Kenevan, who began playing the drums in his basement with the radio on in the background, has been in the music scene with his band The Drive Back since he was in high school.

“With The Drive Back, we had three or four different bands that covered other people’s songs, and slowly we started to write some of our own and taking it more seriously,” he said. “I started spending time with Stefan about three years ago, and this project really starts with our friendship; the music is just a plus for us.”

Kenevan said that his energy is going toward Von Voorst’s project now that The Drive Back has slowed down a little.

“What we’re all really attracted to about this band it is that it’s about the music; there’s something behind every song,” Kenevan said. “A lot of guys

only do music because it’s fun.

We’re hoping to make a difference in the way we treat each other and talk to each other in our world.”

For Burkhart, former Weaver at the Loom vocalist, he said that, in addition to the bond and friendship of the new group, his motivation stemmed from his belief in Van Voorst’s messages.

“I like what’s being said in the music and agree with it,” he said. “I’m really drawn toward music that I can believe, that’s not phony and fake.”

“There are things that live in my head and in my heart – specific things with social issues, poverty, pain, broken relationships and dealing with mixed bags of people who have incredible light and incredible darkness that all lives within,” Van Voorst said. “The authentic part is about being honest about that rather than covering it up to make it look better.”

Von Voorst added that for him,

the risk does not lie in being honest but rather in the possibility of being misunderstood.

“If anything is controversial, I don’t perceive it as antagonistic or riling up for the sake of the conflict,” Allison said.

“It’s done in the spirit of, ‘Let’s talk about it.’”

For Van Voorst, the past few years have been about learning to consider perspectives before making judgments. A defining moment for him occurred when he was speaking with a homeless man who was released from jail for breaking and entering.

“In my mind I thought, ‘You shouldn’t have done that,’” Von Voorst said. “He said to me, ‘It was either that or freeze to death.’ I realized that I’ve never had to make that choice.”

Van Voorst said that after that, his views of right and wrong suddenly became more complex.

“A lot of what this whole project is about is conflict,”

Van Voorst said. “It’s conflict between people and within culture, but also within individuals. All of that lives within us as much as among us.”

Their record, “Out Beyond,” will be released on Thursday, Jan. 20, at the Varsity Theater, 1308 4th St. S.E. in Minneapolis.

The title of the album was inspired by a poem written by 13th century poet Jelalud’din Rumi. The lines say, “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field.

I’ll meet you there.”

“I would love to see opposite things begin moving toward each other to celebrate diversity verses letting diversity continue to divide us,” Van Voorst said. “If we really sat down and started to get to know each other and began to talk about these things, we might find other solutions that we haven’t thought of before. For me, that’s where I want to live.”

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Ice Bowl to benefit 360 Communities Pastor seeking laptops for Tanzania Becker said that one reason behind the event is to show that the club appreciates the facilities at the Red Oak Disc Golf Course, which Burnsville Parks and Recreation works to maintain. The Ice Bowl and contributions to the Burnsville Fire Muster are the club’s ways of giving back to the local community.

“We’d also like to grow the sport and invite community members to come and check out the course and try the sport,” Becker said.

Disc golf is similar to “regular” golf but replaces clubs and balls for golf discs and baskets attached to steel poles.

The players count each throw as a stroke until the disc lands in the basket.

“Disc golf has all the appeal of regular golf without the high cost of equipment or greens fees,” Becker said. “Most of the courses are in community parks, and many are free of charge. It’s very accessible to all ages, and it’s fun to go with groups or even pairs.”

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The Ice Bowl will begin 10 a.m.

Sunday, Jan. 23, at the Red Oak Disc Golf Course in Burnsville. The event will benefit 360 Communities, formerly known as the Community Action Council. This year’s goal is to raise $350 and 40 pounds of food for 360 Communities.

According to Tournament Director Terry Becker, Ice Bowls are played across the country from Jan. 1 through Feb. 27 to support local charities. The first Ice Bowl began approximately 25 years ago in Kansas City, Mo., and in the past decade, the tournament has switched its focus from recreation to philanthropy.

“I contacted [360 Communities], and we met and were very excited about the possibilities,” Becker said. “Last year was our first tournament so we didn’t know what to expect, but it came out really well, and we wanted to continue that relationship this year.”

BY JENNIE OLSON • SUN NEWSPAPERS The Rev. Paul Harris, a pastor at Easter Lutheran Church in Eagan, knows the value of education.

He attended Wheaton College, Yale Divinity School and has done graduate work in Germany, the University of Minnesota and Luther College. He taught philosophy at the University of Minnesota and Bethel College before becoming a pastor.

Now, Harris is hoping to help enhance education in other countries by donating laptops three years old or newer to theology students in Tanzania.

In 1997, Harris, along with his wife, Sally, and several other Twin Cities residents, founded Tumaini University in Iringa, Tanzania, under the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania. The university has approximately 3,000 students and is growing by 10 percent each year.

According to Harris, approximately 30 percent of the Tanzanian population is able to go to secondary school and approximately 1 percent is able to go to college.

“It’s exceedingly important for the development of the country to have edu-

cated people,” Harris said. “The impact of that is huge.”

To promote this education, Harris is looking for people to donate used laptops to the school. His goal is to obtain 15.

“When you have a laptop, you have access to the Web, and that opens the whole world to you,” Harris said.

“Students do their research projects and are able to access databases, which is pretty dramatic.”

Harris said that although there are computers at the university, the lines are very long and the wait is not conducive for research. The laptops also make it possible for the students to do research outside of the library.

“Almost all of their research is done in the field, and in Tanzania, 85 percent of the population live in the villages in very remote places without electricity and without running water,” Harris said. “The laptop allows them to record their research and have a lot more efficient use of their time.”

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Richfield couple made a lasting impression upon many

BY MIKE HANKS • SUN NEWSPAPERS He was a larger-than-life character who provided spiritual leadership for many.

His wife was an educator who enjoyed working with children.

Together Verne and Kathie Voss spent the last two decades of their careers working at a Minneapolis church – Verne as the pastor, Kathie as a preschool teacher at the parish school.

The couple, both 70, died last week following a twovehicle collision in Minneapolis. The Jan. 4 crash killed Verne that afternoon. Kathie died from injuries sustained in the accident two days later. A funeral for the couple was held Jan. 11 at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church of Bloomington.

The couple moved to Richfield in the mid-90s, about 10 years before retiring together from Pilgrim Lutheran Church in south Minneapolis.

Since retiring the couple maintained a busy schedule. Verne had long been attracted to law enforcement and may very well have pursued a law enforcement career had he not become a pastor, according to their son Jon, of Bloomington. “That kind of work appealed to him.”

Verne may have been too old to begin a career in law enforcement when he retired from the church five years ago, but he found ways to pursue that interest before and after retirement.

Verne and Kathie Voss

Following his retirement from the church, Verne went to work as a security officer at Mall of America.

He was often assigned a post outside Bloomingdale’s, according to his daughter Kara Stoerzinger of Shakopee.

“He just loved that job,” she said. He may not have been a police officer, but he treated the job as if it was as important, Stoerzinger noted.

Verne was a gun collector who practiced his marksmanship in recent years during Saturday trips to a shooting range. He had a conceal-and-carry permit, and was pictured on his permit wearing his clerical collar.

“He liked to stir the pot,” Stoerzinger said.

Verne was able to combine his career as a pastor and aspirations in law enforcement while living in Richfield.

In 2003 Verne was chosen as one of the inaugural chaplains for the Richfield Police Department. As a chaplain Verne was on duty one week per month, assisting Richfield Police at the scene of a tragedy when called to do so. One of his recent calls was to counsel a family dealing with suicide, according to Brice Eichlersmith, a pastor at Oak Grove Lutheran Church in Richfield. “He was really good at it,” Eichlersmith said.

Like Verne, Eichlersmith signed on as a police chaplain at the program’s inception, noting that chaplains may also be called in to counsel police officers and firefighters following traumatic incidents.

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Voss FROM PAGE 14 Ver ne had experience working with law enforcement as a servant of God prior to signing on with Richfield. He held a similar position years earlier, when he worked as a pastor in Jordan.

Verne’s retirement endeavors included traveling with Kathie. The couple had led several tours of Israel, including archeological digs, and visit-

ed several foreign countries before and after retirement.

“They loved to travel,” Stoerzinger said.

Brain cancer didn’t keep Kathie from traveling, according to Stoerzinger.

Kathie was a spunky lady and “one tough cookie” who had been undergoing chemotherapy treatments during most of the past four years, her daughter said.

Her parents were on their way to the hospital for Kathie’s checkup last week when they collided with a vehicle at the intersection of 46th Street and Portland Avenue.

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Despite Kathie’s two major surgeries during the past four years, the couple had made a down payment on a cruise they planned to take later this winter, Stoerzinger noted.

Kathie’s health rarely slowed her down. She made it a priority to attend sporting events and endeavors her grandchildren were involved in. “Even when she wasn’t feeling well, she would go,” Stoerzinger said.

Photo collections from their trips often included children they encountered, Jon recalled. His mother had “a special place in her heart for children.”

When she couldn’t teach at a school, Kathie found other ways to share her talent with children.

During their years in Jordan, Kathie opened a preschool program in the basement of their home, a rather unique endeavor at the time, Stoerzinger noted.

Pilgrim Lutheran Church held a memorial service Saturday evening. The Vosses joined St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Bloomington, where Stoerzinger works as director of children’s ministry, upon retirement from Pilgrim Lutheran.

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EDUCATION Anderson, Leonard L. L e o n a r d Anderson, age 80, of Bloomington, MN and formerly of Eagle Butte, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 19, 2010 at his home, surrounded by his family.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 21, 2011 at 7:00 PM. This will be in the Clubhouse Building of Devonshire Townhome and Apartments.

The address is: 10310 Devonshire Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431. A light supper will follow the service. The service is open to everyone.

Leonard L Anderson was born November 3, 1930, in Alpena, South Dakota to Vernon “Jim” and Esther (Cunningham) Anderson. He attended elementary and grade school in Green Grass and Eagle Butte, South Dakota.

He served in the Korean War from 1951 – 1952. When he returned to Eagle Butte, SD, he married Muriel L Dupris on May 29, 1953.

Leonard spent most of his life as an overthe-road truck driver and spent all of his home life dedicated to his family.

His life is left to be cherished by his wife: Muriel Anderson of Bloomington, MN; daughters: Joleen (Tom) Squire and Alecia (Lance Kowski) and Karly Neville of Bloomington, MN; his sons: Butch (Anita), Leonard (Charlene) of Eagle Butte SD, Jamie Anderson, Jesse Anderson, Josh Anderson, James Neville of Bloomington, MN. His grandchildren; Jason (Heidi) Squire of Farmington, MN, Shane Anderson, Jace (Brianna) Anderson, Jared (Jeri Lynn) Anderson of Eagle Butte, SD, Christy (John Veit) Anderson, Robyn (CJ Johnson) Anderson and Cali Anderson of Eagle Butte, SD; many great-grandchildren, who fondly referred to him as “papa great”: Dominic and Adelaide Squire, Brandon Anderson, Aaliyah and Arianna Anderson, Kailoni and Austin Johnson, Lenni Dee and Deliohn Anderson.

Leonard was preceded in death by his parents: Esther and Vernon “Jim” Anderson; his beloved daughters: Lori Lea and Karen Kay Anderson; sisters: Beverly Steele and Norma Hertel; one brother; and a greatgrandchild; Dominic Allen Anderson.

Jefferson choirs to host spaghetti dinner Jan. 15 Bloomington Jefferson High School’s show choirs will host their 10th annual spaghetti dinner and silent auction this weekend.

The dinner is 5-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at the school, 4001 W. 102nd St. The event is a major fundraiser to cover travel, training and competitionrelated expenses for the upcoming competition season.

Both the Connection and JIVE show choirs will perform during the event.

The Connection, a 46-member co-ed choir accompanied by a 14-member student band, will perform at 5, 7:15 and 8:30.

The JIVE, an all-female performance group composed of 40 singers and 10 band members, will perform at 6 and 7:45.

The silent auction – featuring tickets for sporting and theatre events, restaurant gift cards and a variety of gift items – is open for bidding 5-8:15.

Tickets are $8 at the door.

Info: 952-806-7600.

Jefferson theater production recognized Bloomington Jefferson High School’s fall musical theater production of “Oklahoma!” earned awards as part of the Hennepin Theatre Trust’s SpotLight Musical Theatre Program.

Jefferson received an honorable mention for its overall performance.

Champlin, June A. Champlin, June A. Age 76 of Cambridge, MN; formerly of Bloomington, MN passed peacefully on January 2, 2011. Loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Preceded in death by her husband, Earl. Survived by daughters, Patricia (Chuck) Hals and Marguarite (Phil) Kulwicki; 3 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sister, Louise Cunningham; many other relatives and friends. Services and interment will be held in the spring, 2011.

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Individual honorable mention awards went to Chelsey Graunke for her performance as Ado Annie, True Benson in a supporting role for playing Ali Hakim and Noah Nieting and Chris Bernard for the parts of Curly McClain and Will Parker, respectively.

Jefferson was among 47 schools statewide competing for recognition in one or more of the award categories.

The SpotLight Musical Theatre Program recognizes individual and group accomplishments in performance and production while encouraging the development of performing arts in the Twin Cities

School district to host information sessions An information session about Bloomington Public Schools’ Early Learners Academy will be held during the next two weeks.

The first session is 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, at Poplar Bridge Elementary School, 8401 Palmer Ave. S. The second session is 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 24, at Westwood Elementary School, 3701 W. 108th St. The Early Learners Academy is designed to meet the needs of working families who want full-day child care and desire an early education experience for children ages 3-5.

The district has three all-day preschool programs, including full year classes at Poplar Bridge, Westwood and Hillcrest Community School, 9301 Thomas Road.

Parents will have an opportunity to meet the Early Learners Academy teachers, tour the schools and classrooms and review the program’s curriculum and activities.

Info: 952-681-6125.

Theater program will present Dr. Seuss tales Homeward Bound Theatre Company will present “Dr. Seuss and Me” Thursday afternoons this month in Bloomington.

Presentations are 3-4:30 p.m.

Thursdays, January 13-27, at Olson Elementary School, 4501 W. 102nd St. Kindergarten through secondgraders will act out their favorite Dr. Seuss stories like “The Cat in the Hat” or “Green Eggs and Ham” for family and friends.

Info: 952-806-8807.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Woman’s club to host refuge manager Jan. 19 The Bloomington Federated Woman’s Club will host the manager of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge next week.

Manager Charlie Blair will speak during the luncheon. The social hour begins 11:15 a.m. and lunch is served 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at Minnesota Valley Country Club, 6300 Auto Club Road, Bloomington.

Reservations for lunch are due by Jan. 14.

Reservations: 952-944-9794.

Church to host speaker on Alzheimer’s care A Bloomington church will host an Alzheimer’s caregiver workshop and dinner.

Guest speaker Jayne Clairmont is a nationally recognized trainer on dementia caregiving. She will demonstrate important approaches that can create a better quality of life for both the person with memory loss and their caregiver.

Workshop attendees will walk away with practical and simple ways to improve their caregiving.

The workshop begins 6 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 27, at Normandale Hylands United Methodist Church, 9920 Normandale Blvd.

Reservations: 952-835-7585.

TOPS to host open house in Bloomington Bloomington’s Taking Off Pounds Sensibly chapter will host an open house next week.

The open house is 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, at Riverside Church, 10201 Nicollet Ave., Bloomington.

TOPS is a nonprofit organization that gives support and encouragement to those working toward a healthier weight and lifestyle through weekly meetings, education, contests and recognition events.

Info: 952-884-1557 (Marj).

MOA plans diaper drive In recognition of national poverty awareness month, “The Biggest Diaper Drive in America” is coming to Mall of America this weekend.

Diaper Drive, a nonprofit diaper bank in Minnesota, will be collecting diapers and

funds to purchase diapers for families in need. The goal is to collect 200,000 diapers.

Diaper Drive accepts disposable and cloth diapers, sizes newborn through adult.

Opened and sealed packages are accepted.

The diaper drive is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 15, in the Mall of America rotunda. The diaper drive will include a diaper-changing contest, children’s entertainment, a seminar for new parents, a baby yoga class, an organic baby food demonstration and family and child portraits.

Info: thediaperdrive.org.

Homeless project speaker Cathy ten Broeke, project coordinator for the Office to End Homelessness in Minneapolis and Hennepin County, will be the guest speaker at a quarterly meeting of the League of Women Voters Council of Metropolitan Area Leagues.

The group will meet 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at Augsburg Library, 7100 Nicollet Ave. S., Richfield.

Ten Broeke’s presentation will examine the program to end Hennepin County homelessness by 2016. Her presentation is 10:30-11:45 a.m.

Info: 612-861-2601 (Lois).

Green Party meets The 3rd Congressional District Green Party will meet 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, at Southdale Library, 7001 York Ave. S., Edina, in the public conference room. On the agenda for discussion is lobbying at the Capitol and Minnesota health care.

The meeting is open to people from all party affiliations. For information, or to coordinate a ride, contact 3rd Congressional District Green Party Chair Allan Hancock at 763-561-9758 or 3rdCDGreenParty@gmail.com.

Mazarol on ‘Roundtable’ Minnesota House District 41B Rep. Pat Mazorol will appear on “Republican Roundtable” in January.

Mazorol, who represents the western portion of Bloomington and the southern tip of Edina, will discuss the 2011 legislative session.

Republican Roundtable is produced by the Senate District 63 Republicans and is hosted by Tim Erlander and Marc Sullivan.

The show airs in Richfield, Edina, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka and Hopkins on cable channel 15 at 12:30 p.m.

Saturdays and 7:30 p.m. Mondays.

It airs in Bloomington on cable channel 16 at 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 5:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

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One cool car You don’t see many convertibles parked outside in the middle of a Minnesota winter, but the Nicholas family eschewed the traditional snowman for a flashy blue convertible that sits in the front yard of their Bloomington home on the 10300 block of Decatur Avenue.

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Schools FROM PAGE 1 The Bloomington School District provided answers to several questions pertaining to the transitions process and procedures for the upcoming school year.

Q. Now that the school board has chosen new neighborhood boundaries, what are the next steps and key dates in the implementation process?

A. All current elementary school parents are receiving a letter this week that identifies their neighborhood school and steps to take if a child wishes to attend a school outside of their attendance area. The latter will require parents and guardians to complete an intra-district transfer request form, including Hillcrest Community School students, intra-district transfers and reassigned students.

Q. Parents who wish to send their children to a school outside their neighborhood school will have to apply for such consideration. What is the application date, and how do parents obtain the application?

A. Applications may be completed online or submitted as a hard copy. The online form will be posted on each of the district’s elementary school web pages.

The Application period begins Friday, Jan. 14 and ends Feb. 18. Applications are not processed on a first-come, firstserved basis, so submitting an application anytime during the transfer application period will ensure it is equally considered along with other applications.

Q. When will parents learn if their child has been approved for an intra-district transfer next fall?

A. Parents will be notified of the transfer decision no later than March 18.

Q. Will intra-district transfers automatically renew or will there be an annual application process?

A. All intra-district transfers must complete the application form this year.

However, once placements are completed, intra-district transfers will not be required to renew or complete an annual application. This year’s step is part of the transition to the new attendance areas.

Q. If a school has more intradistrict applicants than it has space for, how will students be selected?

A. If requests exceed the space available, a lottery will be used to determine final selections. Siblings of fifth-graders who apply to remain at their current school will not receive preferred placement. However, preference is given to transfer applicants who previously attended the school requested.

Q. It is assumed that most students will attend their neighborhood school next year, and intra-district transfers will balance out. Will there be intra-district transfer requests that are denied?

A. There are a few schools that are likely to limit intra-district transfer requests due to space considerations.

Only fifth-grade student requests are assured placement. We anticipate a majority of intra-district transfers will be honored, but space availability will limit placements in some cases.

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Schools FROM PAGE 18 Q. How will the boundary and transfer policy changes affect enrollment at Normandale Hills?

A. The enrollment area for Normandale Hills is expanding to nearly twice its current size. As a result, room will be limited for transfers. We anticipate that some students who have been assigned to Normandale Hills will request to continue intra-district transfers to other schools, which will in turn open seats for existing transfers to request to return. The net difference will not be known until transfer applications are submitted.

Q. How will the boundary and transfer policy changes affect enrollment at Hillcrest Community School?

A. Hillcrest students must apply to re-enroll at Hillcrest, but a lottery will not be used for making placements for next year’s first- through fifth-graders (current kindergarten

through fourth-graders). Any current student requesting to continue at Hillcrest will be granted a transfer.

If there is room, new transfers to Hillcrest may be accepted. For next year’s kindergarten students, however, lottery procedures will be used to assign students. The new transfer policy places limits on the number of students who may transfer to Hillcrest from any one school. The new limits will apply for fall 2011 kindergarten students, including limits on the number of siblings of existing students in schools where the number of students allowed to transfer to Hillcrest has been reached.

Q. Which students are eligible for bus service next fall?

A. Fifth-grade students who choose to attend their current neighborhood school and those newly re-assigned students who live outside the walk-in boundary of one-half mile for elementary schools.

Q. Who do parents contact for additional information?

A. Parents may contact their current school principal for further information.

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RELIGION Torah Academy hosts open house Jan. 17 Torah Academy will host an open house for interested parents on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The event is set 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 17, at Torah Academy, 2800 Joppa Ave. S. in St. Louis Park.

The school offers a Jewish and general studies education for students. All classroom doors will be open. Torah

Tots and the PreK classes will be in session until 1 p.m. Parents may stop by at their convenience or call to schedule a guided tour.

Info: office@torahacademymn.org or 952-920-6630.

Minneapolis Jewish Humor Festival returns The Minneapolis Jewish Humor Festival will return for its second year of

stand-up comedy, short plays, one-person shows, film, visual art, music, and more Jan. 15-30.

The festival includes more than 15 events in two weeks featuring both local and national talent.

Among this year’s participants are stand-up comics Keith Barany and David Harris, New Yorker cartoonist Ken Krimstein, Minnesota Fringe Festival performers Alison Vodnoy, Lacey Piotter and John T. Zeiler, The Shelby Company, Amy Salloway, nation-

al trouble-makers Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad and more.

For a full festival schedule and details on each event, visit sabesjcc.org/arts_humor.htm or call Claire Avitabile at 952-381-3447. For group ticket sales and special deals, call Kaira Hogle at 952-381-3499.

All events take place at the Sabes Jewish Community Center, 4330 Cedar Lake Road S. in St. Louis Park. Tickets range from $5-18, depending on the event.

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RUIZ - O’LEARY Mr. Douglas P. Ruiz of St. Paul, Minnesota and Mrs. Joni L. Zine of Wyoming, Minnesota are pleased to

announce the engagement of their son, Jason D. Ruiz, to Kathryn D. OíLeary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas OíLeary of Chatham, New Jersey.

Jason graduated with honors in 2002 from Edina High School, completed a Post Graduate Year at Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, Connecticut, and, as a member of the AHANA Honor Roll, he graduated in 2007 from Boston College with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Management and Leadership. He is a Credit Analyst for Praesidian Capital in New York, NY. Katy is from Chatham, New Jersey and is also a 2007 graduate from Boston College.

She is a Merchant Buyer for Lord & Taylor in New York, NY. An October 22, 2011 wedding in New Jersey is planned and a Minnesota celebration will follow.

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MEINHARDT - ARNFELT Ron and Kathy Meinhardt are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Patrick Meinhardt to Nicole Arnfelt, daughter of Londa Arnfelt.

Nicole is a 2002 graduate of Owatonna High School and a 2006 graduate of Winona State University. She works for Parasole restaurant company as a sales and events manager.” Patrick is a 2002 graduate from the Academy of Holy Angels and a 2006 graduate of Marquette University. Patrick works at Penske Truck Leasing in sales. They will be married October 1st, 2011 at Our Lady of Grace Church in Edina.

MEINHARDT - CORTELYOU Ron and Kathy Meinhardt are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Kate Meinhardt to Justin Cortelyou, son of Craig and Luanne Cortelyou. Kate is a 2003 graduate of the Academy of Holy Angels and a 2007 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia with a degree in Animal Sciences. Kate is the lead giraffe keeper at the Nashville Zoo in Nashville, Tennessee. Justin is a 1998 graduate of Hempfield Area Senior High School in Greensburg, Pennsylvania and a 2002 graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in the recording arts. Justin is a recording engineer in Nashville, Tennessee. The couple met through eHarmony in September 2009 and will be married in May 2011 in Nashville.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Martin Luther King Day celebration at NHCC North Hennepin Community College is celebrating Martin Luther King in concert with the college’s choral ensem-

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Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00 am Education For All ages 9:45 am Nursery Provided Pastors: Don Eslinger, Otis P. Borop

www.nhumc.net

All are Welcome!

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF PEACE

To List Your

Worship Schedule

St. Alban’s

EPISCOPAL CHURCH

call 952-392-6875

6716 Gleason Road Edina, MN 55439 (952) 941-3065

www.stalbansedina.org Come Grow With Us In Christ

Sunday: 8:00 & 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday: 6:00 p.m.

Join us for a

Martin Luther King Day Community Wide Celebration Worship

Monday, January 17 Noon - 1:00 pm Hosted by

Richfield Lutheran Church 60th Street @ Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis 612-861-2265

www.richfield-lutheran.org

Sponsored by CLARA-Christian Leadership Alliance of Richfield Area

This event is free and everyone is welcome. Theater seating is limited, so arriving early is recommended.

The concert is sponsored by NHCC’s Diversity Council and Student Life.

Information: Sean Davis, Academic Advisor, 763-488-0490; or www.nhcc.edu.

Normandale Hylands United Methodist Church

www.paxchristi.com

SERVICE TIMES

www.richfieldumc.org

Mount Olivet Lutheran Church 50th Street between

songs of praise, followed by the Voices of Inspiration choir, directed by Nerita Hughes. Excelsior, directed by Bobby Joe Champion, will headline with songs from their gospel music catalog. There will also be a meet and greet reception after the concert.

6345 Xerxes Av. So. • Richfield A Place Where You Matter!

Sunday School All Ages 9:00 am Coffee & Fellowship 10 am Worship 10:30 am Nursery Provided Pastor: Rev. Barbara Moore

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www.umcop.com 612-866-0069

8:45 a.m.

Traditional Service

10:00 a.m.

Contemporary Service with Sunday School

Saturdays, 5:00 p.m.

Chapel Service 76th St. at Newton Ave. Richfield, MN 612·866·8449 woodlakechurch.org

HOUSE OF PRAYER LUTHERAN CHURCH “Learn, Grow, Support” Sunday Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School & Adult Education 10:40 AM 6th-12th Grade Music 10:40-11:30 AM Wednesday Evenings Simple Suppers 5:30-6:15 PM Confirmation, God Squad, Music School - 6:30 PM; Adult Bible Study - 6:30 PM

Pastors: Charles R. Carlson, Anne Hokenstad www.house-of-prayer.com P 7625 Chicago Ave. S., Richfield, MN 612-866-8471

ST. RICHARD’S Catholic Church

7540 Penn Ave. So. • Richfield, MN 55423 612-869-2426 www.strichards.com

Masses: Sat 5pm Sun 9 & 11am Wed 12:15pm Thurs/Fri 8am Morning Prayer with Communion: Mon & Tues 8am

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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.

B316 SEVERSON, BRITT: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture; Tools B322 Perry, Gloria: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture B330 Hudson, Avis: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture B382 rodriguez, daniel: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture B401 McCarty, Nicole: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture B402 Mcgee, Rodney: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture B403 Casebolt, Dustin: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture B424 Bridell, Thomas: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture B432 Granger, Brian: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture B473 Bigboy, Patrick: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture B497 Peil, Francisca: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture B502 Nooner, Thomas: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture C105 Pinkosky, Viola: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes C122 Williams, Walter: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture C129 masinda, jana: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture C130 Pesek, Katie: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture (Jan. 6, 13, 2011)d3- blm 34107

Certificate of Assumed Name Public Notice of Auction (Official Publication) Public Storage, Inc. PS Orangeco / BloomingtonLyndale 34107 9033 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420 NOTICE OF SALE AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the personal property listed below will be sold at public auction held on January 27, 2011 at 9033 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420 at 9:30 am. The description of the goods and name of the person(s) whose personal property is to be sold is as follows: A032 Hillard, Kenneth:Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture A036 Land, Dale: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture A068 Hampton, Duane: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture A070 Johnson, Kristin: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture A077 Adams, Ernestine: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture A079 Minehart, Anne: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture A100 Frankhouser, Joshua: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture A129 Amundson, Craig: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture; Tools A136 Koltes, Scott: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture A144 Spencer, Dashay: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture A155 Workman, Richard: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture A177 ROSE, BRIGETTE: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture B206 Willingham, Brenda: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture B218 Major, Sheena: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture B244 BLAYLARK, EDDIE: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture; Tools B254 Kaluwe, Godwin: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture; Tools B276 Melina, John: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture B296 Ryks, Zackary: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture B313 Adams, Danita: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture B315 Henriksen, Leticia: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture

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

State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Big Bottle Liquor State the address of the principal place of business.

9101 5th Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420 List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name.

DT Investment Inc, 9101 5th Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

FILED: Nov 29, 2010 /s/ Daisy Duong, President (Jan 13 & 20, 2011) D3- Big Bottle Liquor dba

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

State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Holen Design State the address of the principal place of business.

10331 Portland Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) Notice of Public Hearing 2011-101 PMP Street Improvement Project NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Bloomington at its meeting on January 24, 2011 at 7:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, of the Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, will consider making street improvements on the streets listed below, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.011 to 429.111 (Laws 1953. Ch. 398) as amended.

These improvements consist of common excavation, storm sewer and appurtenances, watermain and sanitary sewer, concrete curb and gutter, grading, base construction, bituminous resurfacing, and landscaping. The estimated cost of the improvements for the project is approximately $6.9 Million. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment was mailed to the affected property owners and will be available at the hearing. Such persons desiring to be heard with reference to the proposed improvements will be heard at this meeting.

The areas proposed to be assessed for such improvements are the properties abutting to the streets described as follows: STREET

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I-35W Humboldt Avenue S W 106th Street W 82nd Street * Aldrich Avenue S Knox Avenue S E 82nd Street Portland Avenue S Park Avenue S Oakland Avenue S E 81st Street E 83rd Street rd W 83 Street Lyndale Avenue S Grand Avenue S Garfield Avenue S W 82nd Street South Terminus Harriet Avenue S W 82nd Street South Terminus nd Grand Avenue S W 82 Street W 83rd Street W 91st Street Penn Avenue S Russell Avenue S W 92nd Street Penn Avenue S Russell Avenue S Queen Avenue S W 91st Street South Terminus E 93rd Street Oakland Avenue S Chicago Avenue S Oakland Avenue S E 92nd Street E 93rd Street Park Avenue E 90th Street E 96th Street th W 96 Street Lyndale Avenue S West Terminus Aldrich Avenue S W 96th Street South Terminus W 98-1/2 Street Circle W 98-1/2 Street West Terminus W 98-1/2 Street Hyland Greens Drive W 99th Street W 99th Street Hyland Greens Drive Nesbitt Avenue Hyland Greens Drive Briar Road Nesbitt Avenue S Yosemite Circle Yosemite Road West Terminus Yosemite Road W 99th Street Hyland Greens Drive Chalet Road Normandale Lake Drive Mt Normandale Drive (ROW) Halsey Lane Lyndale Avenue East Terminus * Excluding bridge deck.

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 (Jan 6, 13, 2011) D3 2011-101 PMP Street Imp. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name.

Lisa Rinholen 10331 Portland Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name.

Robin E. Adkins 8908 Oakland Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

FILED: Nov 17, 2010 /s/ Lisa Rinholen

FILED: Nov 17, 2010 /s/ Robin E. Adkins

(Jan 13 & 20, 2011) D3- Holen Design dba

(Jan 13 & 20, 2011) D3- Aaah, That Feels Good - Equine Massage Therapy dba

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

State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Aaah, That Feels Good - Equine Massage Therapy State the address of the principal place of business.

8908 Oakland Ave South, Bloomington, MN 55420

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City Council CASE FILE: 9628A-10 APPLICANT: MOAC Mall Holdings, LLC PROPERTY ADDRESSES: 8200 28TH Avenue and 8201 24th Avenue PURPOSE: Interim use permit for 2011 Special Events Series in the CO-2(PD), Commercial-Office Mixed Use (Planned Development) and AR-17, Airport Runway Overlay Zoning District DATE AND TIME OF CITY COUNCIL HEARING: Monday, January 24, 2011 7:15 p.m.

PLACE OF HEARING: City Council

Chambers Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 West Old Shakopee Road 1. HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Submit a letter to the address below expressing your views; and/or 2. Attend the hearing and give testimony about the proposal; and/or 3. Email: planning@ci.bloomington.mn.us Please include case file number when corresponding FURTHER INFORMATION: Julie Farnham, Planner Planning Division Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 West Old Shakopee Road Bloomington, MN 55431-3027 (952) 563-4739 Email: jfarnham@ci.bloomington.mn.us (Jan 13, 2011) D3 php9628A-10

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City Council CASE FILE(S): 6717A-10 APPLICANT: MOAC Land Holdings, LLC PROPERTY ADDRESS: 8000 24th Avenue South LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, Block 1, Mall of America 6th Addition PURPOSE: Interim use permit for 2011 Special Event Series in the CX-2(PD), Mixed Use (Planned Development) Zoning District DATE AND TIME OF CITY COUNCIL HEARING: Monday, January 24, 2011 7:15 p.m.

PLACE OF HEARING: City Council Chambers Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 West Old Shakopee Road HOW TO PARTICIPATE: 1. Submit a letter to the address below expressing your views; and/or 2. Attend the hearing and give testimony about the proposal; and/or 3.Email: planning@ci.bloomington.mn.us Please include case file number when corresponding FURTHER INFORMATION: Julie Farnham, Planner Planning Division Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 West Old Shakopee Road Bloomington, MN 55431-3027 (952) 563-4739 Email: jfarnharm@ci.bloomington.mn.us (Jan 13, 2011) D3 php6717A-10

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Bloomington City Council will meet in the City Council Chambers, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd., on Monday, January 24, 2011, at 7:15 pm, to hold a public hearing to consider approval of a new off-sale intoxicating liquor license application for: DT Investments, Inc. dba Big Bottle Liquor 9056 Lyndale Ave. S This Notice is published pursuant to Bloomington City Code.

Thomas P. Ferber CITY CLERK (Jan 13, 2011) D3 DT Investments Liq Lic

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

By City Council CASE FILE: 3761A-11 APPLICANT: Willette Land LLC (owner) International Design Center (user) PROPERTY ADDRESS: 7951 Computer Avenue PURPOSE: Interim use permit to allow conversion of approximately 11,800 square feet of an existing office and warehouse space to a retail furniture showroom use DATE AND TIME OF HEARING: Monday, January 24, 2011 7:15 p.m.

PLACE OF HEARING: City Council Chambers Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 West Old Shakopee Road HOW TO PARTICIPATE: 1. Submit a letter to the address below expressing your views; and/or 2. Attend the hearing and give testimony about the proposal; and/or 3.Email: planning@ci.bloomington.mn.us Please include case file number when corresponding FURTHER INFORMATION: Julie Farnham, Planner Planning Division Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 West Old Shakopee Road Bloomington, MN 55431-3027 (952) 563-4739 Email: jfarnham@ci.bloomington.mn.us (Jan 13, 2011) D3 php3761A-11

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) ORDINANCE NO. 2011-1 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER TO MnDOT OF CERTAIN EASEMENTS AT 8111 ENSIGN CURVE The City Council of the City of Bloomington ordains as follows: Section 1.

That the transfer of a certain portion of the easements held by the City in the real property at 8111 Ensign Curve is hereby authorized: All of the City’s easements in the following area: That part of Lot 6, Block 2, WEST LINE 1ST ADDITION, shown as Parcel 206A on Minnesota Department of Transportation Right of Way Plat Numbered 27-195 as the same is on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Hennepin County, Minnesota; the title thereto being registered as evidenced by Certificate of Title No. 726115; together with a temporary easement for highway purposes as shown on said plat as to said Parcel 206A by the temporary easement symbol, said easement shall cease on December 1, 2015, or on such earlier date upon which the Commissioner of Transportation determines by formal order that it is no longer needed for highway purposes.

Section 2. That the Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute any documents necessary to accomplish the transfer.

Passed and adopted this 3rd day of January, 2011 /s/ Gene Winstead Mayor Attest: Approved: /s/ Barbara A. Clawson /s/ Sandra Johnson Secretary to the Council City Attorney (Jan 13, 2011) D3 Ord.# 2011-1

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Coat FROM PAGE 1 When told by the investigator that she may be charged with felony theft while in custody – meaning a trip to downtown Minneapolis for booking – the woman produced the mid-length mink coat from under neath her dress.

The woman had been searched by police following her arrest, but the search failed to turn up the coat the woman – who is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 270 pounds – had tucked into her underwear.

The woman was one of two suspects in the New Year’s Eve coat theft. The woman entered the store at the same time as another man, and the two split

up immediately inside the store. The man was talking on a cell phone inside the store, and it appeared to store employees that the duo was attempting to distract store employees, Bloomington Police Commander Mark Stehlik said.

A pillar inside the store helped screen the woman from the view of store employees.

An employee approached the woman, who appeared to be stuffing a coat up her dress while kneeling on the floor. When confronted by the employee, the woman said she had not taken the coat. She lifted the back of her dress to show that she did not have the coat. It appeared to the employee that the woman was not wearing underwear, according to the complaint.

The duo left the store and drove off with another man in a waiting vehicle

outside. Employees were able to provide a vehicle description, including a license plate number, to police. A Bloomington Police sergeant spotted the vehicle near Mall of America and conducted a traffic stop. A hanger from Alaskan Fur Company was found inside the vehicle, but not the coat, according to the complaint.

The trio was arrested, but the two men were eventually released as the woman claimed they had no knowledge of the theft, Stehlik said.

After giving up the coat nearly 72 hours later, the woman told police that she had removed the back of her underwear so that when she lifted the back of her dress it would appear that she was not wearing underwear and therefore had no place in which to conceal the coat, according to the complaint.

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The suspect has at least nine prior felony convictions, and faces one felony charge of theft exceeding $5,000.

If convicted she faces up to 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine.

Searches of female suspects can be challenging for police if there is not a female officer readily available, according to Stehlik. If a female officer is not available from the Bloomington staff, the department may have to request assistance from a female officer of a neighboring city, he explained.

Since there was no suspicion of drugs during the arrest, the search was limited to an external pat down of the woman and use of a handheld metal detector to eliminate the possibility that she had a weapon, Stehlik said.

LEGAL NOTICES City of Bloomington (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

By Planning Commission CASE FILE: 10000F-10 APPLICANT: City of Bloomington PURPOSE: City Code Amendment – Update Subdivision and Platting Regulations DATE AND TIME OF HEARING: Thursday, January 27, 2011 6:10 p.m.

PLACE OF HEARING: City Council Chambers Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 West Old Shakopee Road HOW TO PARTICIPATE: 1. Submit a letter to the address below expressing your views; and/or 2. Attend the hearing and give testimony about the proposal; and/or 3. Email: planning@ci.bloomington.mn.us Please include case file number when corresponding FURTHER INFORMATION: Elizabeth Shevi, Planner Planning Division Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 West Old Shakopee Road Bloomington, MN 55431-3027 (952) 563-8503 Email: eshevi.@ci.bloomington.mn.us (Jan 13, 2011) D3 ph10000F-10

garding the contents of this Request for Proposal should be directed to Larry Tschida, Maintenance Superintendent, (952) 563-8771.

Proposals must be submitted to the Purchasing Agent at 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, Minnesota 55431 no later than 2:00 pm.

CST, Thursday, February 3, 2011. Late proposals will not be considered. Proposals must be clearly identified as “PROPOSAL FOR 2011-2012 ANNUAL CITY-WIDE CURBSIDE CLEANUP COLLECTION” and show the name and address of the submitting firm.

The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any informalities.

CITY OF BLOOMINGTON Beverly Rausch Purchasing Agent (Jan 13, 20, 27, 2011) D3 Curbside Clean-up RFP

Public Notice (Official Publication)

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ANNUAL CITY-WIDE CURBSIDE CLEANUP COLLECTION The City of Bloomington is seeking proposals from qualified residential trash haulers currently licensed in the City of Bloomington for the annual city-wide curbside cleanup collection for all residential single-family through four-plex household units during the Spring of 2011 and 2012.

Copies of this Request for Proposals are available from the office of the Purchasing Office, City of Bloomington phone (952) 563-4758. Questions re-

CONDEMNATION STATE OF MINNESOTA IN DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF HENNEPIN FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 27-CV-10-27379 State of Minnesota, by its Commissioner of Transportation, Petitioner, vs.

Allina Health System, et al., Respondents.

IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN LANDS FOR TRUNK HIGHWAY PURPOSES NOTICE To the Respondents hereinabove named:

You, and each of you, are hereby notified that on February 25, 2011, at 1:30 o’clock PM., or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, before Judge Mary DuFresne, Courtroom 1559, in the Government Center at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, the above named petitioner will present to the above named Court a petition now on file herein for the condemnation of certain lands for trunk highway purposes. A copy of said petition is attached hereto and incorporated herein.

YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED, That at the above time and place the above-named petitioner will also move the court for an order transferring title and possession to petitioner of the parcels described in the petition in accordance with Minn. Stat. §117.042, as of April 1, 2011.

YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED, that all persons occupying the property described in the petition must VACATE THE PREMISES AND MOVE ALL OF YOUR PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM SAID PREMISES ON OR BEFORE APRIL 1, 2011. All advertising signs or devices located on the property being acquired must be removed by April 1, 2011.

YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED, that (1) a party wishing to challenge the public use or public purpose, necessity, or authority for a taking must appear at the court hearing and state the objection or must appeal within 60 days of a court order; and (2) a court order approving the public use or public purpose, necessity, and authority for the taking is final unless an appeal is brought within 60 days after service of the order on the party.

Lori Swanson Attorney General State of Minnesota /s/STEVEN P. LAPIERRE Assistant Attorney General Attorney Registration No. 0301796 Transportation Division 1800 Bremer Tower 445 Minnesota Street St. Paul, MN 55101-2134 Fax No.: (651) 297-1235 Phone: (651) 757-1338 CONDEMNATION STATE OF MINNESOTA

IN DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF HENNEPIN FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT State of Minnesota, by its Commissioner of Transportation, Petitioner, vs.

Allina Health System, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, DRF Southwest Medical Building, LLC, Abbott Northwestern Hospital Foundation, Prudential Holdings, LLC, Northern States Power Company, doing business as Xcel Energy, City of Edina, County of Hennepin, also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest or lien in the real estate described in the Petition herein, Respondents.

IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN LANDS FOR TRUNK HIGHWAY PURPOSES PETITION To the District Court above named the State of Minnesota brings this Petition and respectfully states and alleges: I. That Trunk Highway Legislative Route numbered 393, which has been renumbered 494, and which has been located according to law and designated as a controlled access highway, passes over the lands herein described.

That it is duly covered by Right of Way Plat Order numbered 91248 and Designation Order numbered 28880.

II. That the Commissioner of Transportation deems it necessary that the State of Minnesota for trunk highway purposes obtain a temporary easement in the lands herein described.

It is the intention of the above-named petitioner to move the court for an order authorizing the Court Administrator to accept and deposit in an interest bearing account payments from the petitioner to the court pursuant to Minnesota statutes.

Further, it is the intention of the abovenamed petitioner to move the court for an order transferring title and possession of the parcels herein described, prior to the filing of an award by the court appointed commissioners, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §117.042.

The petitioner reserves its right to recover costs of clean up and testing

and all other damages resulting from the presence of pollutants, contaminants, or hazardous materials on the property described herein, from all potential responsible parties in a separate legal action.

III. That the following described lands in these proceedings taken are situated in Hennepin County, Minnesota; that the names of all persons appearing of record or known to your petitioner to be the owners of said lands or interested therein, including all whom your petitioner has been able by investigation and inquiry to discover, together with the nature of the ownership of each, as nearly as can be ascertained, are as follows: Parcel 506 C.S. 2785 (494=393) 906 S.P. 2776-03 All of the following: A temporary easement for highway purposes in that part of Lot 1, Block 1, BRAEWOOD PARK SECOND ADDITION, shown as Parcel 506 on Minnesota Department of Transportation Right of Way Plat Numbered 27-199 as the same is on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Hennepin County, Minnesota, by the temporary easement symbol; the title thereto being registered as evidenced by Certificate of Title No. 1316220, said easement shall cease on December 1, 2015, or on such earlier date upon which the Commissioner of Transportation determines by formal order that it is no longer needed for highway purposes.

Names of parties interested in the above described land and nature of interest: Allina Health System The Prudential Insurance Company of America

Fee

Mortgage DRF Southwest Medical Building, LLC Claimant of an Interest Abbott Northwestern Hospital Foundation Claimant of an Interest Prudential Holdings, LLC Possible Claimant of an Interest

Northern States Power Company, doing business as Xcel Energy Easement City of Edina Easement County of Hennepin Taxes WHEREFORE, Your petitioner prays that commissioners be appointed to appraise the damages which may be occasioned by such taking, and that such proceedings may be had herein as are provided by law.

Dated at Saint Paul, Minnesota, this 22nd day of November, 2010.

LORI SWANSON Attorney General State of Minnesota /s/STEVEN P. LAPIERRE Assistant Attorney General Attorney Registration No. 0301796 Transportation Division 1800 Bremer Tower 445 Minnesota Street St. Paul, MN 55101-2134 Fax No.: (651) 297-1235 Phone: (651) 757-1338 This instrument was drafted by the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation, Legal and Property Management Unit, M.S. 632 St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 100387 MINN. STAT. § 549.211 ACKNOWLEDGMENT The party or parties on whose behalf the attached document is served acknowledge through their undersigned counsel that sanctions may be imposed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 549.211.

Dated: November 22, 2010 /s/STEVEN P. LAPIERRE Assistant Attorney General Attorney Registration No. 0301796 1800 Bremer Tower 445 Minnesota Street St. Paul, MN 55101-2134 (651) 757-1338 (Voice) (651) 282-2525 (TTY) ATTORNEYS FOR THE PETITIONER (Jan 13, 20, 27, 2011) D3 Allina Health System Condemnation

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EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY – JAN. 14 THROUGH JAN. 20 FRIDAY

SATURDAY

14 ROTARY CLUB OF BLOOMINGTON DAYMAKERS 7:29 a.m.

Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington, 3900 American Blvd. W., Bloomington Info: daymakers.org MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Oxboro Evangelical Free church, 9431 Nicollet Ave. S., Bloomington Info: 952-881-6956

SUNDAY

15 ASIAN NEW YEAR CELEBRATION 10:30 a.m.

Oxboro Library, 8801 Portland Ave. S., Bloomington Info: 952-847-5775

16 POND HOUSE TOURS 1:30-4 p.m.

Pond Dakota Mission Park, 401 E. 104th St., Bloomington Info: xr.com/pond

MASTER GARDENER: CARE OF HOUSEPLANTS 1 p.m.

Oxboro Library, 8801 Portland Ave. S., Bloomington Info: 952-847-5775

MONDAY

RAPTORS IN THE YARD 3-4 p.m.

Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: xr.com/raptors

17 BLOOMINGTON NOON ROTARY Noon Hilton hotel, 3800 American Blvd. E., Bloomington Info: xr.com/bnr BRANDON HEATH PER FORMANCE AND SIGNING Noon to 4 p.m.

Best Buy Rotunda, Mall of America, Bloomington Info: mallofamerica.com

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

18 JEFFERSON BOYS BASKETBALL VS. LAKEVILLE SOUTH 7:15 p.m.

Jefferson High School, 4001 W. 102nd St., Bloomington Info: 952-681-6409 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 8 p.m.

Mt. Hope Lutheran Church, 3601 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington Info: 952-922-0880

19 BLOOMINGTON BREAKFAST OPTIMIST CLUB 7:30-8:30 a.m.

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Rosemount 10 p.m. Bloomington Today: Winter Safety 10:30 p.m. Bloomington Rotary: It’s Not All Black & White – Deborah Pierce and Patti Weber 11:30 p.m. Cinema Judge: “Burlesque” Saturday, Jan. 15 6 p.m. BPD Roll Call: Jan. 14-20 6:30 p.m. Bloomington Today: Winter Safety 7 p.m. Thursday Musical: Dec. 2, 2010 8 p.m. Cinema Judge: “Burlesque” 8:30 p.m. Kennedy Winter Band Concert 10 p.m. Boys Hockey: Jefferson vs.

Rosemount Sunday, Jan. 16 6 p.m. Bloomington HRA: Simple Plumbing Repairs – Home Depot

8 p.m. Cinema Judge: “The Next Three Days” 8:30 p.m. Chamber Governmental Forum: Complying with Federal Health Care Laws 10 p.m. BPD Roll Call: Jan. 14-20 10:30 p.m. Bloomington Today: Winter Safety 11 p.m. Commission Updates: January 11:30 p.m.

Bloomington Schools Volunteer Orientation Monday, Jan. 17 6 p.m. BPD Roll Call: Jan. 14-20 6:30 p.m. Bloomington Today: Winter Safety

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8:30 p.m. Arts in the Parks: Medalist Concert Band 10:30 p.m. Olson Middle Morning Show Jan. 21 11 p.m. Jaguar SPOTS: Jan. 13 11:30 p.m. Commission Updates: January Thursday, Jan. 20 6 p.m. Bloomington Home Improvement Fair: 2010 Color Trend Forecast – Sherwin Williams 7 p.m. Bloomington Home Improvement Fair: Energy Efficient Lighting – Harrison Electric 8 p.m. Commission Updates: January 8:30 p.m. Cinema Judge: “Faster” 9 p.m. Arts in the Parks: Rock It Science 10:30 p.m. NOTE-able Singers: Big City Swing The Bloomington Channel 14 daily schedule starts at 6 p.m. and repeats every six hours for the next 24 hours. Other local channels are BEC-TV 15, 952-681-5900; and BCAT 16, 952-563-4980. More information: cable channel 96, www.TBC14.org or call 952-563-8874.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR Bloomington Kennedy’s girls basketball team will host Rosemount at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, in South Suburban Conference action.

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This is a panoramic photo of Kennedy’s new turf field taken last fall as Eagle athletic teams took advantage of the upgraded facility. (Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer)

New turf fields making positive impression on local scene It was more than a decade ago when Bloomington debated whether Kennedy and Jefferson high schools needed activity centers.

Well, those activity centers were built and proved to be great assets for both GREG schools and the community KLEVEN in general.

Sports Editor I have been around the two activity centers on weekends and can’t believe how much use they get. They have been worth every dollar.

The Bloomington School District and the community got another special gift during 2010. New artificial turf fields were constructed at both high schools.

Construction costs for the two fields were $1.7 million. They were financed through a combination of levy dollars, a contribution by the city of Bloomington,

a grant from Hennepin County and school district funds.

Both turf fields were in operation last September in time for the start of the fall high school sports seasons. And the fields drew raves from athletes, parents, coaches and administrators.

At Jefferson, “the new turf field saw extensive use,” said activities director Brian Fell. “We played lower-level football and soccer games as well as varsity regular-season and post-season games on the field. In addition, our teams practiced on the field when there weren’t games scheduled.

“Feedback has been extremely positive. All users commented on what a nice facility it is.”

Kennedy activities director Kristin Krenz received similar feedback regarding the new field at her school.

“Coaches and players absolutely love playing on the surface,” said Krenz.

“It is ideal for football and soccer games. And our lacrosse team was even able to utilize the field for fall captains practices.

“On rainy days, the surface was safe and playable, unlike many grasssurface fields. We were able to get games and practices in without worrying about the safety of our studentathletes or destroying the playing surface.”

The Richfield-Bloomington Credit Union donated funds to provide scoreboards for the Kennedy and Jefferson turf fields.

Krenz also noted more students and fans came out to watch events at her school’s field.

The turf fields should start generating income as a variety of community groups rent the facilities. They are a valuable addition to the Bloomington sports scene.

Another field project Speaking of field renovations, Kennedy head softball coach Jim Hanson is helping organize a fundraiser to improve softball fields at Kelly Field, specifically Field No. 4.

Hanson is also head of player development for the Bloomington fastpitch program.

Planned improvements include dugouts and a scoreboard. And a long-range plan is to move in the fences from 250 feet to 210 feet.

Kelly’s three softball fields are used by Kennedy High School and Bloomington Athletic Association slowpitch, fastpitch and traveling teams. A few other groups also use Kelly Park fields.

“We are attempting to get a coalition of youth groups that use Kelly Fields to donate funds for improvements,” said Hanson. “We will be attempting to meet with all youth groups before February.”

To contribute toward field improvements at Kelly, call Hanson at 612-269-7653.

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Tara Steinbauer The Bloomington Kennedy High School graduate scored 18 points to lead the University of Wisconsin to a 77-62 Big Ten Conference women’s basketball win over Penn State Jan. 2. The Badgers evened their overall record at 7-7.

Natalia Merrifield The Bloomington Jefferson gymnast ranks first on the metro honor roll in all-around (37.95) and balance beam (9.55). She ranks third in floor exercise (9.6) and fourth on uneven bars (9.4) and vault (9.75).

Cordell LeBeau The Jefferson diver is ranked high on the metro honor roll.

LeBeau has recorded a season-best points total of 354.90 in 11-dive competition.

Jade Martin Martin scored 19 points in the Kennedy girls basketball team’s 6947 victory over Willmar in firstround action at the New LondonSpicer holiday tournament Dec. 29.

Kennedy placed second in the fourteam tourney.

Christina Nelson This Kennedy eighth-grade goaltender stopped 29 shots during the Eagles’ 1-0 loss to Apple Valley Jan. 8 in South Suburban Conference girls hockey action. She gave up one first-period goal and shut out Apple Valley during the final two periods.

K-Cee Winfield The Bloomington Kennedy boys basketball player came through with 17 points as the Eagles defeated Brooklyn Center 62-29 in the Tartan holiday tournament. The Eagles had a 4-3 record after winning one of three tournament games.

(Editor’s note: Send nominations for Stars of the Week honors to sports editor Greg Kleven at gkleven@acnpapers.com. Youth, high school, college and adult recreational sports athletes will be considered.)

Jefferson girls open season with 5-1 record

BY GREG KLEVEN • SUN NEWSPAPERS Another high school Alpine ski season is underway for Jefferson and Kennedy.

Both squads will share the same coaching staff this season. Caryn Jones is Bloomington’s head coach. Her assistant is Tenley Fontaine.

Jefferson must try to replace several talented skiers who graduated last year.

But the Jaguars will rely on 12 returnees and six new racers.

Jefferson’ girls team is ranked first in the state after placing second at last year’s state meet.

Jefferson captains are senior Brenna Murray, senior Jivar Tripp, junior Erin Spong and sophomore Michael Murray.

Kennedy’s Alpine ski team is looking to add more participants. The lone Eagle skier is ninth-grader Matt Swanson.

Jefferson’s girls team got off to an impressive start, going 5-1 record in its first South Suburban Conference meet of the season Jan. 6 at Buck Hill in Burnsville.

The Jaguars’ top girls racer was Murray, who finished second with a tworun time of 45.89 seconds.

Spong finished fifth in 47.83 and sophomore Izzy Iewen placed ninth (50.63).

Other top Jaguar skiers were senior Caitlin Fontaine (11th, 51.61), sophomore Danielle Blais (21st, 55.35) and eighthgrader Annalise Iwen (23rd, 55.92).

Jefferson was 3-4 in the boys conference meet Jan. 6.

Michael Murray was Jefferson’s fastest skier with a second-place time of 43.94.

Jaguar junior Alec Bramer finished 15th (47.21) and seventh-grader Ryan Murray was 25th (53.12) Other top Jefferson skiers were sophomore Adam Wilson (32nd, 54.64), Tripp (34th, 54.80), sophomore Trevor Frosig (45th, 59.56), sophomore Mark

Bloomington Jefferson senior Amanda Tveite competes in the South Suburban Skate Race 2 Jan. 4 at Kenwood Trails in Lakeville. Tveite finished 20th overall as Jefferson placed sixth of eight teams. (Submitted photo) Bresnehan (48th, 61.45) and sophomore Nico Wallace (51st, 66.27).

Kennedy’s Swanson was 50th in 61.76.

Jefferson’s Alpine ski teams will compete in another conference meet at 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 13, at Buck Hill.

Nordic skiing Jefferson’s boys Nordic ski team finished fourth of eight teams in the South Suburban Skate Race 2 at Kenwood Trails Jan. 4 in Lakeville.

Junior Jan Ketterson placed third in 12:49. Jaguar teammate Jacob

Weber, a sophomore, finished 13th (14:19).

Other top Jefferson skiers were senior Anthony Campana (25th, 15:08), senior Alex Eckberg (26th, 15:09) and seventh-grader Zak Ketterson (36th, 15:33).

In girls competition, Jefferson placed sixth of eight teams. Ninth-grader Sydney Bramer came in seventh (16:15) and senior Amanda Tveite finished 20th (17:17).

Ninth-grader Jessica Wachtler placed 30th (17:54) and ninth-grader Alexa Groenke finished 37th (18:34). Ninth-grader Hannah Szafraniec was 40th (18:44).

SHORTS Free fastpitch clinics The Bloomington Fastpitch Association will conduct free softball clinics every Sunday from 4:30-7:30 p.m. through March at the Jefferson Activity Center.

Clinics are open to all Bloomington girls ages 7-18. These clinics will focus on hitting, fielding and baserunning.

Area college and high school coaches will supply instruction. Call Jim Hanson at 612-269-7653 for more information on the clinics.

Taylor stars for Badgers Bloomington native Jordan Taylor netted 20 points to spark the

University of Wisconsin basketball team to a 66-50 Big Ten Conference win over Michigan Jan. 5 in Madison, Wis. Taylor is a starting point guard for the Badgers, who improved their overall record to 12-3.

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Flyers adapted floor hockey team deep in returning talent Top scorers return for South Suburban squad

BY GREG KLEVEN • SUN NEWSPAPERS There is an abundance of talent returning for the South Suburban Flyers adapted floor hockey team.

The Flyers compete in the Physically Impaired (PI) Division. Squad members are student-athletes in grades 7-12 from Eden Prairie, Edina, Bloomington and Richfield.

The South Suburban Flyers were scheduled to open the season in the Team 25 Adapted Floor Hockey Invitational Tournament Jan. 7-8 at Rochester Century High School.

This year’s captains are Eden Prairie seniors Robert Doyle and Sam Rasmussen.

Flyers’ junior players are Rachel Rosenthal and Chris Reichel from Edina, Nick Nieson and Mark McDaniel from Eden Prairie, Karen Kriedler of Richfield and Jessi Bean of Bloomington Jefferson.

The Flyers also hope to get contributions from sophomores Alex Furber (Jefferson) and DeQuan Williams (Kennedy).

South Suburban ninth-grade players are Dan Schmitz (Kennedy) and Callie Johnson (Eden Prairie).

Edina’s Jackson Lowe and Eden Prairie’s Jake Yancy are eighth-grade members of the team.

The team also has four seventh graders, all from Edina – Danny Moffert, Patrick Moffatt, Andrew Spartz and Alexei Dickinson.

“I am very excited about our team,” said Flyers head coach Dan Slinden.

“Kriedler is back after leading us in scoring last season with 45 goals.

“Nieson was tops in assists with 19 and Doyle added 13 goals and 18 assists. Those three players make up our first line and I expect big numbers from that group.”

Furber is expected to be the Flyers’ starting goaltender, according to Slinden. Providing defensive support are Schmitz and Reichel.

South Suburban will count heavily on other returning letter-winners such as Bean, Rosenthal, McDaniel, Rasmussen, Lowe and Yancy.

The South Suburban Flyers will travel to Rosemount to play Dakota United at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13.

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Eagles’ Vaughan captures title at Bi-State Invite Eagle senior wrestler improves record to 18-3

BY GREG KLEVEN • SUN NEWSPAPERS Josh Vaughan is enjoying a productive senior year at Bloomington Kennedy.

Last fall, Vaughan was one of the leading tacklers and rushers for the Kennedy football team as a starting linebacker and running back.

This winter, Vaughan is excelling on the wrestling mat. He has the best record on Bloomington’s high school co-op team.

Vaughan won the 189-pound title at the Bi-State Invitational tourna-

ment Dec. 29-30 in LaCrosse, Wis. He improved his record to 18-2.

Bloomington placed 13th of 19 teams in the tournament with 118.5 points.

Wausau West (Wis.) won the team championship with 286 points and Marshall placed second (220).

Senior Jarod Rau was seventh in the tour nament at 171 pounds.

Junior Ben Cousins finished 10th at 152.

Several Bloomington wrestlers are in the state individual rankings, including Vaughan (sixth), Rau (sixth) and junior Ulises Diaz (seventh).

Rau has an 18-7 record this season while Cousins is 14-7. Diaz is 10-3 at 103 pounds.

The Bloomington Kennedy/ Jefferson wrestling team is 3-6

overall and 1-2 in the South Suburban Conference.

“We are young and inexperienced,” said Bloomington coach Chuck Vavrosky. “And we have been held back by a few injuries.

But we could finish the regular season strong once we get those injured wrestlers back.”

Bloomington is building depth at the lower age groups. The junior varsity team is 11-2.

The Bloomington ninth-grade squad has been beaten only once.

Bloomington will wrestle against host Lakeville North at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, in a South Suburban Conference dual meet.

On Saturday, Jan. 15, the local wrestlers participate in the Pony Stampede team tour nament in Stillwater at 9 a.m.

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Players should bring gloves, bats and gym shoes. The first session is for players in grades 4-8 and will be conducted from 6-7:30 p.m. The second session for players in grades 9-12 is from 7:30-9 p.m.

Winter baseball workouts are organized by the Diamond Club, Kennedy High School’s baseball booster club, in cooperation with the Bloomington Traveling Baseball Association.

Information: www.kennedybaseball.org.

Ellenz to be honored Mike Ellenz of Bloomington will be inducted into the Minnesota USSSA Softball Hall of Fame Friday, Jan. 28, at the Northland Inn in Brooklyn Park.

That induction will be part of the 17th annual U.S. Specialty Sports Association Hall of Fame Banquet. Each inductee will receive a specially designed ring.

For more information on the banquet, contact the Minnesota Recreation Parks Association office at 763-571-1305, ext. 108.

The pre-kindergarten/kindergarten "Eagles" played in the 2010 Summer Kickers program. Pictured front row (l to r): Taylor Larson, Wilson Tinklenberg, Aaliyah Lawrence. Back row: Coach Renee Jackson, Katlyn Anderson, Kerrera Jackson. Not pictured: Philippos Karypis.

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Installs/Repair Sand/Refinish Free Ests Ins'd Mbr: BBB Professional w/10 yrs exp.

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Visit our Web Site:

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Blown–In Insulation Attics & Exterior Walls Contact: Brad 763-221-5717

2380

Moving, Storage & Shipping

A Local Mover

Ray 612-281-7077

Robinson Moving

HANDYMAN Carpentry, Remodeling, Repair & Painting Services.

I'd 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

2420

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

JMR Home Services LLC Home Remodeling & Repair.

612-598-2276 6-30 Yard Dumpsters

Call Joe @ 952-886-3888

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

Call Scott 952-890-9461

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

Total Sanitation Service 612-861-2575 Willie's Rubbish Hauling Garage Cleanouts, Basements, Attics, Houses, Etc. 612-310-5559 612-825-6511

Put Mr. Handyman to work for you!

Wall Repair Tile Install/Repair Door Install/Adjust Caulk/Grout Deck Repair/Clean/Stain Locally Owned & Operated Professional, Safe & Reliable

LIC#20633898 Bonded & Insured

2290

Handyperson

612-547-7000 www.mrhandyman.com

0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!

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MDH Lead Supervisor

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

schultzecontracting.com

Repair/ Remodel/ Build Insured.

License #20626270

Randy 612-309-5396

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Painting

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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

Be your own Boss!

Look for businesses for sale in Class 9010!

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Painting

A Fresh Look, Inc. Interior/Exterior Painting by the Pros Bonded & Insured Free Est. • Senior Discounts

Painting

Escobar Painting & Drywall, LLC We offer professional services for your Painting & Drywall Int/Ext Paint Comm/Res Free Ests Ins'd Mbr: BBB Prof./10yrs 952-292-2349

This space could be yours.

952-392-6888

2510

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2430

Paperhanging

PRO PAPER HANGING Removal, Paint/Plaster Work Guar/Refs/Ins/Free Ests

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

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

Plumbing

2470

763-792-2999 Geno's Sewer & Drain

Special $89/with ad!

2510

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

Ins/Bond Lic. #57327-MR Dan 952-465-2926 SAVE MONEY - Competent master plumber needs work.

Lic#M3869 Jason 952-891-2490

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Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

A Family Operated Bus.

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

RC EXTERIORS

612-724-2672 Local Owner/Installer. High Quality Work @ Reas. Rates .

Siding & Windows LIFE TIME GUAR. Ins/ Lic. BBB

Reasonable rates.

Ins/Lic 612-721-5500

Roofing for LESS $$$ Re-Roofing - Tearoffs. New Const. Large crew done in a day! Immaculate clean-ups Ins Lic # 20073200 Ref's

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952-472-5670

Why Wait Roofing LLC

Family Owned & Operated Since 1949

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

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

Rodney Oldenburg

612-210-5267 952-443-9957 Lic #20156835 • Insured We Take Care of Insurance Claims Offering the Best Extended Manufacturers Warranty

Triple Glass for the Price of Double Glass

Snow Removal

ACCREDITED BUSINESS

Rustic Tree & Landscape Competitive rates, call today for your free estimate!

612-867-6813 ask for Tom

ICE DAM PROS 22 Years Experience

763238-5254 15% Winter Discount ROOF SNOW REMOVAL Premier Tree Service

612-396-9345

20+ Yrs Exp Roof Snow & Ice Removal W/Steam.

Ins'd/Reas Rates/Reliable.

Lic# 20542229 HLS Const., LLC

612-220-3500 612-220-3566

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Powerwashing

2490

Powerwashing

peterdoranlawn.com Call 952-933-6390 BLOMQUIST EXT. Full Service Roofer/Sider

ICE DAM & ROOF SNOW Removal. Fully Insured.

Pudas Landscape & Const.

Local Company 612-423-2227

Ice Dams?

We Steam!

Quick Response - Insured

952-352-9986 www.icegutter.com ROOF SNOW & ICE DAM REMOVAL Chad 952-937-2182 Insured www.myicedams.com ROOF SNOW REMOVAL & ICE DAM STEAMING

Down Spouts Cleared Commercial and Residental

www.sparklewashcmn.com

Regal Enterprises Inc. 952-201-4817 Lic #20515711 regalenterprisesinc.net

Lic#20126880

John Haley #1 Roofer, LLC. Call 952-925-6156

STEAMING AVAILABLE

Snow & Ice Removal From Roofs. Richfield Resident Fully Insured. 612-839-2239

John Wimmer

Snow & Ice Dam Removal

612-226-5819

Roof Snow Removal

ROOF SNOW & ICE REMOVAL

612-860-5327

763-225-6200

A PLOWING SERVICE Resid Driveway Specialist

Roof Snow/Ice Removal 30 Years Exp - Insured

Call For Free Estimate www.WesternConstructionInc.com

Experienced & Insured

Book before 1/31/11 & receive 20% off. Thru 3/1/11.

Roof Shoveling/Steaming.

Snow Removal. 15 Yrs Exp

Insured

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Limited Offer

Credit Cards Accepted

www.mnSun.com 612.839.2239 • 612.866.0949

#1 All Roof, Snow & Ice Remvl. Drvwy. lots. Sr Dis Handyman++ 612-532-1162

ROOF Ice/Snow Removal Lic'd 763-754-2501 Visa/MC

WINDOWS/SIDING

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

BBB

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

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.

Snow Removal

Free Energy Audit TOP QUALITY

Lic. #20626700

Right Way PAINTING

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Insured & Licensed Ice Dam & Roof Snow Removal BBB Free Est. MC/Visa Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586

Roof Snow & Ice Removal

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

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

An Honest Plumber

qiar

DAVE'S Painting Int/Ext

Powerwashing

Plumbing

35yrs Exp. 952-377-4612

3 Interior Rooms/$250 Wallpaper Removal. Drywall Repair. Cabinet Enameling and Staining. 25 yrs exp.

Steve 763-545-0506

Quality Residential

2470

Residential Remodeling

Painting

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

No job too small. Lic# 20636754

2420

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

*A and K PAINTING*

Impressions **

AP HANDYMAN, LLC

952-994-4303 George Elite Repair & Tile

Energy Focus Insulation Attic, Walls, Vents, Ice Dam Control. 35 yrs Exp/Insured Henry 952-884-0307

Steve 612-532-3978 Ins'd

**First

Schultz'e Contracting Inc

20+ Years In Tiling

Insulation & Weatherproofing

Quality Work @ Competitive Prices!

Free Estimates.

sandmanjohansson.com low$$

A+ Angie's List 952-474-4355

2320

SNOW REMOVAL Roofs & Driveways Theyson Const 612-239-3181

Snow Removal

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

PACKAGE DISCOUNTS!

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2570

Snow Removal

SNOWPLOWING Roof Shoveling/Bobcat Work Comm & Resid Sr. Discounts

Insured

2620

Kevin 612-810-2059

Tree Service

Cemetery Lots

3090

Dawn Valley Memorial Park Eden Prairie. 1 lot, $1000/BO

320-762-8111 651-260-1335 Glen Haven, Crystal, MN: 3 lots in Christus Garden.

Retail $2595 ea. asking $750 ea. 218-251-3767 320-676-8944

Estate Sales

Will Beat Anybody's Price!

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NEW HORIZONS TREE & LANDSCAPING

ANOKA ESTATE SALE

BIG TREES & STUMPS CHEAP!!

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

612-203-4309

2630

Upholstery & Slipcovers

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

Custom Drapes, Blinds, Upholstery, Bedspreads 35 yrs. Lake's 952-447-4655

2660

Window Cleaning

Net proceeds benefit the Harland R. Thurston student loan foundation.

1615 South 3rd Ave. Fri. 1/14 (9-6); Sat. 1/5 (10-3) Numbers at 8am Antiques & collectibles, Furniture-large & small, postcards, jewelry, lamps, artwork, Sterling & more.

Go to: www.gentlykept.com for photos & details

Fireplace & Firewood

3150 Firewood

Oak/Birch - Super Dry! 4'x4'x16 inch $95; 2 / $170 Deliv'd & stacked. Satisfaction guaranteed! 612-600-8513

Ideal Firewood

3090

Merchandise

China: Moderne by Harmony House, 12 setting , 95 pcs.

Exc cond! $590 952-843-8138

Comic Books – Superhero 1,000's @ .25 cents each.

Must sell. Carl 612-849-4874

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Misc.

Wanted

Musical Instuments

Baldwin Console Piano w/bench, medium oak fin., built 1980, $800. 952-935-1566

Furnishings

BED: $145 New QUEEN Pillowtop; KING $265; FULL $135. Can deliver.

612-419-2707 Couch, loveseat, chair matching. Tan, microfiber Exc cond! $725 952-843-8138 Reach More Readers Place your classified ad with us and automatically get an ad on our Web Site!

Tree Service

2620

Arbor Tech Tree & Landscape, Inc. • Tree Trimming • Storm Cleanup • Tree Removal • Land Clearing • Stump Removal • And Much More...

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

3280

3160

Cemetery Lots

Tree Service

3260

Misc.

For Sale

952-933-0200

4 plots, hillside near mausoleum. $1,000 each or best offer. 763-234-5523

2620

Sleep Number bed for sale, series 9000. Electric adjustable frame with pillow top. Head board with mirror, and side piers with drawers included.

Works great $2,100.

Call 612-237-1415

Buying Old Trains & Toys

100% Premium Dried Oak 24+ yrs Exp 507-280-7780 www.procutfirewood.com

3000

Room & Board solid cherry Milano Office Armoire, Exc cond! $1200. 4 bookshelves, mahogany, $40 ea.; Oak Lawyer's bookcase w/leaded glass, $100; matching Sofa & loveseat, merlot/tan, $300 ea.; 2 floor lamps, $20 ea. This End Up Table & 4 chairs, $75; Desk & chair, $75. Rattan rocking chair, $75. 952-474-3124

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

612-529-4444

Furnishings

2.5yr Dried Mixed Hardwood

952-881-2122 612-599-6385

Window Cleaning

3160

FREE ESTIMATES Winter Discounts Senior Discounts Senior Discounts

763-219-7796 Great Service • Affordable Prices

3700

Leisure

3740

Fitness Equipment

Treadmill Cadence: gd cond, $50/bo. Nordic Track Pro Digital, clean $50/bo. Can deliver. Mike 612-987-1044

5300

www.arbor-tech.com

Plymouth, MN

W BLOOM LL hm, br, ba, kit, ldry, gar, no pets util inc $625. 952-831-0306

Duplexes/Dbl Bungalows For Rent

Rooms For Rent

W Bloom, M/F, NS, to shr duplex, 2½ ba kit, lndy, AC, gar, bus line, $350 and $450+utils, 612 508-3024 Be your own Boss!

Look for businesses for sale in Class 9010!

6400

Excelsior: 1BR $615-$695, 2BR $790 new carpet, 1 blk to Lake Mtka! Quiet, clean, ht pd, Gar avail. 952-401-3457

Richfield

Live Among Friends Upscale Community Indoor Pool, Spa & Sauna Business Center, Game Room, Exercise Facility Washer/Dryer, Ceiling Fans & Fireplaces Underground Parking Included. Near Airport, MOA & Southdale.

1 & 2 BR's $850-$1625 RENT NOW $50/month January & February The Oaks on Pleasant 6600 Pleasant Ave

612-259-2700 Richfield Newly painted 2BR, quiet bldg, garage. $750. 612-708-8906

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Real Estate Manufactured Homes

Mobile Homes For Sale KRESTWOOD PARK Bloomington. Call Carol 952-807-5331

Employment

9050

Health Care

Live in PCA Needed in Hopkins for client with high personal care needs. Experience preferred. Call Molly: 952-814-7400

Visit our Web Site:

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OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE

IMMEDIATELY

850 sq ft. Owner will help with build out.

Great location!

On Old Shakopee Road, near 35W. Signage included.

952-835-4284 ext. 2

9050

Health Care

Transition Healthcare

LPN for A.L. Experience

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Rentals

Bloomington 2BR, gar, large yard, fin lower level.

Avl 2/1 $950 952-898-7279

5600

Roommates Wanted

5800

9000 5000

Serving the Entire Metro Area LICENSED/INSURED

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

EDINA: 1 or 2 room remodeled office near 494 and 100, 6 panel oak doors, leather sofa, cherry desk, conference table, break room/ kitchen: $425/one or $575/two 612.964.2544

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Marketing

Visual Documentation Developer

Develop strategic, consultative and tactical design documentation for international retail stores. This requires collaboration with Design leaders with the ability to work crossfunctionally with "in country" design teams to ensure brand strategy and Help Wanted/ essence within physical Full Time retail design strategies are captured and communiFT ADMIN ASSIST/ cated internationally. CreCUSTOMER SERVICE Plymouth based small ate well-executed training company seeks sharp, tools and communications quick learner. Excellent that translate concepts written communications. and ideas simply and visuDetailed. Accurate typing ally. Develop a documenapproach that skills. Organized. Can pri- tation oritize. Strong Microsoft bridges language and educational barriers, commuOffice skills.

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To apply, please follow If interested please call this link: Jodi 651-746-5945 http://www.bestbuy-jobs. com/job/RichfieldVisual-DocumentationDeveloper-Job-MN55423/1087080/

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DRIVER W/ VEHICLE Dock/Sprinter/Cube Need great commission & steady work? If you know the Cities, have clean Dock truck, curtainside, Sprinter or 16 cube, good MVR, DOT phys, we want to talk w/ you! Call Jim at Elite Trans. 763-785-0124 weekdays 8am-4pm for more info.

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Retail Cleaners Join KleenMark as we grow! We are seeking motivated, smiling retail cleaners in the following areas: Apple Valley, Burnsville, Cottage Grove, Eden Prairie, Maple Wood, Rogers, Shakopee, Coon Rapids, & Woodbury. Morning (6a-1p) and evening (5/6p-9p) positions available. $8.25/hour to start. If you are detailoriented, please print an application found at: www.kleenmark.com and fax to our Milwaukee office at 414-393-9405.

No resumes. EEO/AA. “Make your mark at KleenMark.”

SALES

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If you would make a good addition to our fast-paced, professional and FUN work environment, please send your resume: Email to:

mkhan@ acnpapers.com Or mail to: Mary Khan Sun Newspapers, Inc. 10917 Valley View Rd. Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Staff Writer The Stillwater Gazette seeks a staff writer to handle writing & photo duties. Strong reporting, photography and Quark Express experience is ideal.

The Gazette is an afternoon daily, Wednesday through Friday, in a beautiful city near St. Paul. This full-time position is a great opportunity for either a smart, experienced reporter familiar with daily deadline pressures or a recent college graduate excited about covering a variety of topics."

As a member of the Sun Newspaper Group, the Gazette offers a competitive salary plus benefits. If you would like to join our fast-paced and professional team, please email your cover letter, resume, references, and writing samples to Publisher, Mark Berriman at mberriman@ acnpapers.com

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9200

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Counterpoint exp.

Flex time in late fall & winter.

Call Andrew 612-685-5478

General Office Cleaning Edina, Circle Pines, Blaine and Minnetonka 5pm-9pm and 9pm-midnight. Apply in person Mon-Fri. 8am-4:30pm.

Mid-City Cleaning.

8000 University Ave. NE. Fridley. 763-571-9056

Life Skills Trainer - PT Caring staff needed PT working with male individuals with/DD into Richfield area. Mon - Fri. 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Experience with DD is required.

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9500

9710

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4 Dunlop winter mud & snow tires on wheels.

245/ 50R/R18. Litely used on BMW “7” Series. 952-831-3257

9810

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Junkers & Repairable Wanted

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Motorcycle, Moped, Motor Bike

9820

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Call 800-488-0386 www.CenturaOnline.com ATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare. Get a FREE Talking Meter and diabetic supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful finger pricking! Call 888-449-1321

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ATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare. Get a FREE Talking Meter and diabetic supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful finger pricking! Call 888-449-1321 Between High School and College? Over 18? Drop that entry level position. Earn what you're worth!!! Travel w/ Young Successful Business Group. Paid Training. Transportation, Lodging Provided. 1877-646-5050.

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Reach over 28 million homes with one ad buy. Only $2,795 per week! For more information, contact this publication or go to: www.naninetwork.com Reader Advisory: the National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the following classifieds. Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer employment but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license ID, or credit card numbers.

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JANUARY BLOWOUT

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OUR LOSS IS WE ARE A+ RATED WITH THE BBB YOUR GAIN! 435 1st Ave. E. in Downtown Shakopee (across from Holiday) 952-884-9555 ‘09 Dodge Nitro ‘02 Toyota Sienna ‘04 Chevy Cavalier ‘09 Hyundai Coupe, custom rims Mini Van LE SUV Sonata GLS w/new tires, 5 speed, 90M 4x4, good miles, runs extremely clean, 88M

and looks like new!

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Mini van, fully loaded, 1-owner, 120K

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‘05 Volvo XC90

‘10 Ford Explorer XLT

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‘10 Chevy HHR LT

$3,995

CD, Loaded, 20M, Cute!

$13,295 ‘09 Hyundai Elantra GLS

BEST REPUTATION IN MINNESOTA!

‘04 Ford F150 Supercab, XLT

4dr, only 38M, black and cute as a bugs ear!

$11,388

5.4L, 4x4, Super Nice, 98M!

$12,999

$13,995

‘07 Saturn Ion 3 Alloys, spoiler, low miles & cute!

$8,999

‘08 Kia Optima LX 36M. Black Beauty

‘05 Ford Taurus Great transportation car, 120K

$10,999

$5,495

‘05 Ford F150 Super Crew XLT

‘06 Nissan Maxima SE Skyroof, 1 owner, 53M, stunning!

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‘06 Toyota Corolla SALE PRICED AT WOW! only 13,000 actual miles,

$16,995 CALL

Well equipped, 34M, Awesome!

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‘09 Chevy Impala LT

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WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES KAWASAKI, 1970-1980, Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000, H2-750, H1-500, S1-250, S2-250, S2-350, S3-400. CASH PAID. 1-800-772-1142 1-310-721-0726

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‘06 Cadillac SRX

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‘05 Toyota Prius

‘02 Toyota XLE

Avenger

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$7,995

$5,995

Your deserve something nice for how hard you work. This is it! 29M

Check out our Automotive Section

38M. w/p roof. Full factory warranty. up to 60M miles!

$4,788

‘10 Dodge

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AWD SUV, Only 82M, Fully Loaded, Premium Wheels, NADA Retail $17,900, Kassick Price

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$25,900 FINANCING FOR EVERYONE!

CARS ‘10 Toyota Corolla LE STARTING Red hot new body style nicely AT… equipped including cruise, 39k miles!

$19,988 $11,850

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PT Cruiser Bright blue, 41M & super cute!

$8,988

‘09 Kia Rondo LX

‘10 Dodge Nitro SUV

Room for all the gear, great MPG, 46M

2WD, 4 dr, SE, only 17M, nicely equipped

$16,888 ‘10 Ford Escape XLT V6, ld’d, includes P. seat & alloys! Only 33M

$11,688 ‘10 Dodge Gr Caravan 5 Dr., SXT, Loaded, Stow ‘n Go, Exc. Cond., Nicely Equipped, 24M

$18,566

$17,999

‘96 Chev Suburban

‘96 Chevrolet

LT, 4x4, Leather, Super Nice, 148M, Don’t miss this one!

Silverado Crew Cab

Long box, diesel, 133K!

$4,788 ‘07 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring, CD, Alloys, 61M

SALE PRICE

$8,250

$6,995

‘03 Ford Ranger Super Cab XLT

CLEANEST CARS IN MINNESOTA!

4.0L, 4x4, 60M. Extremely Nice!

$10,995

W W W. K A S S I C K M O T O R S . C O M Monday - Friday 8:30-6 • Saturday 8:30-5

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In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

JENNA MURPHY

Student

Senior Jenna Murphy ranks in the top 10% of her class, is a member of National Honor Society and member of Student Government.

She also is a Kennedy Ignite Mentor.

Jenna is a half-time post-secondary student at Normandale Community College. She teaches swimming lessons and lifeguards through Bloomington Community Education.

A+

TOMMY PANETTI Senior Tommy Penetti is a member of National Honor Society and a Student Pathfinder.

He also is a leader in Positive Forces for Change, a student service organization, and a second year member of Student Council.

Tommy is Drum Major for the Marching Band, plays in Wind Ensemble and the Connection’s choir band. He is co-captain of the swim/dive team.

A C H IE V E R S of the WEEK SPONSORED BY FREEWAY FORD

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2010 FORD F-150 SUPER CREW 4x4

2011 FORD FOCUS SE PW, PL, & Much More

SALE PRICE

MSRP..................................... $17,995 Ford Customer Cash............ - $1,500 Ford Year End Bonus Cash.. - $1,500 Renewal Cash*..................... - $1,500 Freeway Discount ................ - $1,497

$

ALL NEW 2011 FORD F-150 SUPER CAB 4X4 MSRP...................................... $34,870 Ford Customer Cash............. - $500 Ford Year End Bonus Cash... - $1,000 Renewal Cash* .................... - $1,500 Customer Cash..................... - $1,000 Freeway Discount ................ - $3,882

11,998*

2010 FORD TAURUS Moonroof, Htd & FWD LIMITED Cooled Seats, Cruise,

3.7 L V6, STX, Sync, Fog Lamps, Chrome Steps, 18” Wheels, Trailer Tow Pkg!

Completely Loaded!

SALE $ PRICE

27,988*

2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT FWD MSRP.................................... $25,390 Ford Customer Cash..... ......- $500 Ford Year End Bonus Cash. - $1,500 Renewal Cash* ................... - $1,500 Freeway Discount ............... - $1,890

Dealer Demo SALE PRICE MSRP............................. $37,685 $ Freeway Discount ......... - $6,687

30,998*

4 Cyl, PW, PL, Cruise, Tilt, Sync & Much More

SALE $ PRICE

19,998*

OR LEASE FOR $329 MO.

27 mo. 10,500 miles per year. Includes RCI Renewal Cash* $2500 Total due at signing. Includes tax, title license, Sec. Deposit waived.

MANAGER’S SPECIAL 2010 FORD FUSION HYBRID’S MSRP............................. $30,925 Ford Customer Cash..... - $1,000 Ford Bonus Cash.......... - $1,000 Freeway Discount ......... - $3,427 Moon & tune pkg, drivers vision group, loaded with options

SALE $ PRICE

25,498*

MSRP..................................... $39,680 5.4L, V8, Chrome Step Bars, Sync, Tow Pkg, Pwr Driver Ford Customer Cash............ - $1,000 Seat, Sat. Radio & More!

Ford Year End Bonus Cash.. - $2,500 Renewal Cash*..................... - $1,500 Trade-In Assistance†............ - $1,000 FMCC Bonus Cash **........... - $1,000 $ Freeway Discount ................ - $3,682

SALE PRICE

28,998*

2011 FORD EDGE SE MSRP............................. $27,995 Ford Customer Cash..... - $500 Ford Bonus Cash.......... - $1,000 Renewal Cash* ............. - $1,500 Freeway Discount ......... - $1,497

2011 FORD FUSION SE

Automatic, Snyc, Pwr Moonroof, PW, PL, Cruise, & More MSRP..................................... $24,315 Ford Customer Cash............ - $500 Ford Year End Bonus Cash.. - $1,500 Renewal Cash* .................... - $1,500 Freeway Discount ................ - $2,317

SALE $ OR LEASE FOR $199 MO. PRICE

18,498*

27 mo. 10,500 miles per year. Includes RCI Renewal Cash* $2000 Total due at signing. Includes tax, title license, Sec. Deposit waived.

23,498*

$ SALE PRICE OR LEASE FOR $359 MO. ALL NEW DESIGN

27 mo. 10,500 miles per year. Includes RCI Renewal Cash* $2000 Total due at signing. Includes tax, title license, Sec. Deposit waived.

** Includes All Factory Rebates To Dealer. Must Currently Lease A Ford Lincoln Mercury Vehicle To Qualify. Ford Focus Includes FMCC Bonus Cash. Must Finance With FMCC. OAC **Trade In Any 1996 Or Newer Ford Lm Car, Truck Or Suv. Must Trade In Or Have Lease Expiring By Dec. 31, 2010.

Will Receive $1000 Towards The Purchase Or Lease Of 2010/2011 Ford Super Duty, 2010 Ford F150 Or 2010 Ford Ranger. ***Must Finance With FMCC, OAC. ††0% Apr Up To 60 Mo. In Lieu Of Factory Rebates. Must Finance With FMCC,. O.A.C. Al Offers End 1/31/11

1999 FORD TAURUS #110191A

2,998

1996 FORD F150 SUPERCAB XLT #101169B

$2,998

2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING

2002 NISSAN SENTRA GXE

Convertible #101192B

#101274A

$4,998

2007 SATURN ION Sedan #101255C

7,998

2005 FORD EXPLORER XLT

$4,998

#7G035

$18,998

2005 DODGE MAGNUM RT

2008 TOYOTA COROLLA S Hail Damage, But a Solid

#110567A

Navigation #11G008A

Runner! #110440A

$9,998

$10,998

2008 FORD EXPEDITION 2007 PONTIAC G6 EDDIE BAUER

2003 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4x4

$7,998

4x4 #10G036A

8,998

#100945A

$8,998

2000 CHEVY SILVERADO 2002 FORD 4x4, Ext Cab FOCUS SEDAN Z71 #8G002A

2004 PONTIAC GTO Yellow Jacket, 48k Mi. Sharp #11G016

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$7,998

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$15,998

2001 HONDA ODYSSEY EX

5 Speed #110594A

$4,998

2002 FORD F150 Super Crew King Ranch 4x4 73k Miles #110539A

$14,998

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THE THE COLONY COLONY

Open House E K A C N A P T S A F K A E BR anuary 15 Saturday, J 10am-1pm

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