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Despite withdrawal, Gruggen is willing to serve

In honor of America Resident Gene Ferber helps raise the flag atop the new flagpole at Applewood Pointe at Southtown Oct. 19 as fellow residents look on. Resident Leo Friesen, who emceed the ceremony, pauses during a moment of silence upon the flag’s raising.

Campaign remains suspended in final weeks of election

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BY MIKE HANKS – SUN NEWSPAPERS The campaign remains suspended, but a candidate for the Bloomington Board of Education will accept the seat if elected next month. Judy Gruggen submitted a letter to the Sun-Current Oct. 10 announcing she was withdrawing from the school board race due to a recent thyroid cancer diagnosis. “Now is the time to focus on your health and leave school board to others,” she wrote. Although she was withdrawing from the campaign her name will remain on the Nov. 8 ballot, alongside four other candidates for three seats on the board. Within hours of her announcement she was contacted by supporters who told

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Minnesota loses 7,400 jobs in September New unemployment guidelines have “smoothed” the numbers, Hine said, and under old calculations, the unemployThe state lost jobs in September, but ment percentage would be 6.2 percent. the unemployment rate went down with Over the past year, Minnesota job it. growth has increased by 1 percent, a total That’s right. of 27,700 additional jobs, according to Those two indicators are based on difDEED. In the metro area, job gains have ferent measures, and it’s not the first time increased 1.2 percent in a the two have gone in year. opposite directions when There were also fewer measuring one month, claims for unemploysaid Steve Hine, director ment benefits in of labor market research - Manufacturing: down 3,700. at the Department of - Education and health services: September, with 24,700. In the past two years, Employment and down 2,300. the state has gained Economic Development. - Construction: down 1,900. The unemployment - Professional and business servic- 53,600 jobs, according to DEED. rate dropped to a season- es: down 900. “Essentially, in two ally adjusted 6.9 percent Info: positivelyminnesota.com years we’ve managed to in September, from 7.2 regain a third of jobs lost percent in August. in the recession,” Hine said. Despite the slight decrease in unemIn the last few months, both jobs and ployment, the state lost 7,400 jobs, accordunemployment numbers indicate a ing to DEED. steady but slow improvement, Hine said. Long-term stats show more accurate Each of these indicators can move in trends than one-month data, Hine said opposite directions in any given month, after the September employment inforbut the last four or five months show mation was released Thursday, Oct. 20. BY PAUL GROESSEL – SUN NEWSPAPERS

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BY MIKE HANKS – SUN NEWSPAPERS A 41-year-old Bloomington man picked what seemed to be the right place to steal copper tubing, but he picked the wrong time to do it. The suspect was arrested in the early morning hours of Oct. 16 after a patrol officer observed him on the roof of Aramark, 9600 Aldrich Ave. S., according to Bloomington Police Commander Kevin Herman. It was no accident the officer was checking the building’s rooftop, as the business has been the target of copper theft from its rooftop heating and air conditioning systems in the past, Herman noted. The officer stopped near Aramark at 4:39 a.m. to survey the rooftop using binoculars, according to Herman. He noticed a man wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt KAREL SMITH 612-986-3704

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Question

Maureen Bartolotta

Dick Bergstrom

Nelly Korman

Ricardo Oliva

1. I will fully support and work for passage of levy referendums in Bloomington.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

2. Regardless of my political affiliation, I will lobby legislators for a system of school funding that is equitable, sustainable, predictable and sufficient.

Strongly Agree

Agree

3. I am committed to equalizing educational opportunities for all students in Bloomington regardless of their ethnicity or socio-economic status.

Strongly Agree

Agree

4. I support the idea of dividing the City of Bloomington into a certain number of "election districts"; then electing some School Board members from each "election district" and some on an at-large basis. (This is similar to Rep. Lenczewski's bill - HF 1394 - proposed, but not passed, during the 2009 Legislative Session.)

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Agree

Disagree

5. I believe that test scores should not account for more than 35% of teacher performance evaluations. (The current education law states that 35% of teacher evaluations must come from student test scores).

Agree

6. I believe that all school district employees' salaries should keep up with inflation.

Agree

7. I will work to ensure that school district employees have adequate, affordable health benefits and salaries that are comparable with jobs in the private sector that require similar education and skills.

Agree

8. I support school district employees' rights to form unions, bargain collectively and be disciplined or terminated only for cause.

Agree

Disagree

9. The school board has a responsibility to actively seek out, consider, and act on the recommendations of parents, teachers, and other staff.

Agree

Strongly Agree

10. Please make a statement of no more than 75 words describing your candidacy, the guiding principles you will follow as a member of the Bloomington School Board and/or any other comments you would like to add about the questions listed above.

Maureen Bartolotta

Dick Bergstrom

Nelly Korman

Ricardo Oliva

The board has made some difficult decisions in my 8 years, but I believe that the district is in a strong financial position and the students of Bloomington are more prepared to achieve educational and developmental success because of those decisions. In 2 terms on the board I have served as chair and vice chair. My experience in these leadership positions help me gain a awareness of what the running of a large school district entails.

I was asked the following question. How much time will it take per week to be a school board member. My answer was simple. What ever it takes ! How can you place a measure of time on something as important as our children. I am interested in all 10,300 students in our schools and I will give whatever it takes. Thank you for your interest and remember to vote on Nov 8th.

I am very grateful to be part of Bloomington. Bloomington is a great community with an excellent school district. I am passionate about learning, achievement and education. If elected, I will work very hard for our entire community in a responsible and ethical manner. I will be vigilant in advocating for the well being and stability of all children and I will work hard for all Bloomington residents.

Q.1 Depends on the Levy proposal. Q.5 Test scores are generally a bad method of evaluating teacher effectiveness. Q.6 in general this is true, but we also must be fiscally responsible. Q.7 same as #6. Q.8 Unions yes, bargaining yes, "cause" is too vague. What about ineffective teachers? My philosophy can generally be described as experiential. There is more to life than the three Rs and there should be more to education as well.

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Halloween memories last a lifetime I’m not sure what I thought was going to happen, but I knew my dad was in trouble. It has been more than three decades since I lived in small town, Indiana, and the memories of those early childhood years are a bit foggy at this point in my life. But when I recount some of the most vivid Halloween memories of my life, a trip through the small town haunted house ranks near the top. My childhood memory harkens back to a different era, when haunted houses played by slightly different rules. I still enjoy haunted attractions to this day, and every season I make a point to visit one of the local offerings. And each year I’m reminded of an important rule, “Don’t touch them and they won’t touch you.” That rule didn’t always

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apply. I remember the startling surprise of having somebody briefly grab my ankle as I was walking through the dark in the Indiana haunted house one year. What I remember most vividly, however, is the werewolf who grabbed my dad. I remember nothing else about that haunted house all these years later, but I can still picture the werewolf cage we walked past. With strobe lights flashing, a werewolf started to bend the steel bars holding it at bay. The werewolf was breaking out of its cage and coming at us. It turned out my father was the target.

Not only did the werewolf grab my father, but it tackled him down to the floor. Horrified that dad was being attacked, perhaps never to survive, I ran up behind the werewolf and hit it on the back. I don’t remember what I did next, or how quickly my father escaped the deadly clutch of the werewolf, but we both made it out of the haunted house alive. As I would eventually learn, the werewolf was our neighbor across the street. When he saw my dad, he targeted him, whispering that it was him as tackled dad to the floor. I get a good laugh out of that to this day. As much as I love Halloween, I have never been very clever when it comes to costume party ideas. Richard Hagen of Bloomington shared a

Halloween costume memory I got a chuckle out of: One Halloween, in adult life, I attended a costume party as a window. The last-minute invitation meant using only imagination and materials at hand. I tied clothesline to each end of a window shade, hung around my neck, drawn from neck to knees. Real curtains (with pleats) cloaked my shoulders and fell to my shoe tops, and topped off by a valance made with a flimsy curtain rod threaded through sheer material (in color to match the drapes, of course) and bending it into a crown. I thought this quite innovative, congratulated myself as the top prize was about to be awarded. And who won? Cleopatra. Her wiggles and shimmies were no match for my inanimate get-up. But others consoled me for my panes.

position covers the entire city of Bloomington. This position requires special skills in dealing with a wide range of issues, people and business concerns. In my entire 32 years in Bloomington, I cannot recall a more qualified candidate than Mike Lehmann. Mike’s business experiences are excellent. He truly understands how important a strong business base is to job growth and a successful city. As well, Mike’s personal involvement in many nonprofits demonstrates his sincere care for the individual. He listens carefully to all sides of issues and takes great care to be fair in dealing with all people. We have an opportunity this year to elect a truly well-rounded individual who loves our city and will be a true asset in leading us.

Please vote, with my wife and me, on Nov. 8 for Mike Lehmann. Steve Wirth Bloomington

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Supports Anderson To the editor: I am writing in support of Hans Anderson for mayor of Bloomington and I want to tell you why I am so enthusiastic about his election. Hans is a true leader in every sense of the word. He is an amazing visionary with the ability to inspire those around him into higher levels of doing and thinking. His experience and background with some of the top innovative companies in the world, (Cray Research, Intel and Motorola) as well as being a father and Bloomington resident for the past 38 years, have brought him to the place where he is the right person for mayor of Bloomington. Beyond his skill set, he has a deep level of concern for

Bloomington and ensuring that we have a thriving community. I have heard him say numerous times since he decided to seek the office of mayor that being mayor is not about him but it is about all the residents of Bloomington, the businesses of Bloomington and our community as a whole. If you haven’t yet met and talked to Hans I encourage you to do so because then you will have great confidence in joining me in voting for Hans Anderson as our next mayor of Bloomington. Bob Green Bloomington

Supports Lehmann To the editor: Mike Lehmann is running for Bloomington City Council’s atlarge seat. Unlike the district council positions, the at-large

Supports Korman To the editor: As the parents of three proud Jefferson grads and grandparents of a current Jefferson junior, our family has been active and engaged in Bloomington School District’s academic and extra-curricular activities for more than 38 years. Early on we realized that a dedicated, intelligent, engaged school board is the backbone of a successful school district. We have observed with appreciation the many dedicated board members who give tirelessly of their LETTERS: TO NEXT PAGE

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Letters FROM PREVIOUS PAGE time and effort to support the schools in this vital endeavor. This year we are especially pleased to support Nelly Korman, a candidate for school board whom we believe embodies all the competencies Bloomington residents expect of their school board members. Nelly’s experience as a teacher and school administrator gives her internal insight into the contemporary classroom. More importantly, as the mother of three young children enrolled in Bloomington schools, Nelly acknowledges that the first responsibility of a school board member is to be an advocate for wise stewardship of public funds while ensuring the quality of educational programs that meet the needs of all students. We appreciate Nelly’s interest in developing more collaboration between schools and other community organizations like the library. Everyone in the city has a stake in the educational success of its children. Nelly Korman is an intelligent, articulate, energetic candidate who will join the board as a thoughtful, competent, common sense decision maker. Please join us in supporting her. Gretchen and Gunther Wronka Bloomington

for school board. I know that I for one am still voting Judy Gruggen for School Board. If you vote for her you won’t be disappointed. She will research the issues and address the hard questions. She will work hard for the teachers, students and members of this community. So join me and vote for Judy. Anne Loughrey Bloomington

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To the editor: As a 30-year Bloomington resident, I have never been more impressed by a local leader as I have been by Mayor Gene Winstead. I often refer to him as “the mayor who shows up.” I don’t know how he does it. It seems like no matter the event, time of day or type of weather, if Gene can be there to promote your cause that helps to make our city a great place to live, he will be there. He is a recipient of Normandale Community College’s prestigious Community Connection Award, and for good reason. He is truly a mayor we can all be proud of as he works to connect needs, resources and people in our community. Please join me in supporting Gene for a well-deserved re-election on Nov. 8. Chuck Waletzko Bloomington

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To the editor: Several years ago, I met Judy Gruggen. Immediately I was impressed with her. She is an experienced mother and business professional. When you meet her, you realize there is something about her that is different. Judy is one of those people that doesn’t talk a lot, but when she says something, people stop to listen. She is also the type of person that does what she says she is going to do. I was happy to learn that Judy was running for school board. She is the type of person that you want representing our schools. She is thoughtful, well spoken and does her homework. Recently, I was disappointed to learn that Judy withdrew from the Bloomington School Board race because of health reasons. However, after speaking with her, I found out that while she is not actively campaigning, she is still interested in the position. Again, I am impressed. This is yet another example of the type of person that always does the right thing. Her name will still appear on the ballot

To the editor: The Bloomington League of Women Voters encourages everyone to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 8. We urge voters to prepare for Election Day by visiting the league’s one-stop-shop for election information at vote411.org. Voters can learn about the candidates running for Bloomington mayor, city council and school board. The site also helps voters find their polling place, check voting hours, and learn about absentee and early voting opportunities. Every vote makes a difference. The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership is open to men and women of all ages. Please visit our Bloomington website lwvbloomington.org. Kaye Aho Bloomington Aho is the president of Bloomington League of Women Voters.

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Police auctions: lost, found and put online BY PAUL GROESSEL – SUN NEWSPAPERS Want some stolen property from Eden Prairie? Just go online. When Eden Prairie, Richfield, Bloomington and Edina police department can’t find the owner of items in their possession, they’re considered abandoned property after a while (usually 90 days) and then given to an online auctioneer. The online proprietor is propertyroom.com, where more than a million prospective buyers bid on thousands of items up for auction at any given time. All four departments use the online service, according to officers at each department. If an item is sold, the money comes back to the city and propertyroom.com gets a percentage from the sale. A police department could have those prized and not-so-prized possessions for a variety of reasons – someone calls the police and says a bike has been aban-

doned curbside for three weeks; they obtain stolen items sold to a pawnshop (identified using serial numbers crossed-checked in pawnshop databases), or evidence from an ongoing court case is no longer needed. In all of those examples, the owner cannot be identified. Guns, drugs and other contraband are usually destroyed. Lt. Bill Wyffels of Eden Prairie said the department incinerates computer hard drives, too, in case there is any personal information on them. But, if the abandoned property happens to be money, it’s put into the city’s general fund. It’s usually not a large booty. Recently, $1.32 in change was on Eden Prairie Police Department’s list of abandoned items. It was several lines down from a couple Rolex watches. Wyffels said the $1.32 came from someone’s wallet, obtained after executing a search warrant. The police didn’t know what pocket the wallet came from.

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VOTERS GUIDE Mayoral race Hans Anderson and incumbent Gene Winstead are seeking election as mayor of the Bloomington City Council. The term is four years. The salary is $ 26,400 per year.

Hans Anderson Address: 10256 Scarborough Circle, Bloomington Family: Wife, Linda, 5 children Education: B.S., electrical engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison; M.B.A., business administration, University of St. Thomas Occupation: Semi-retired electrical engineer Years in community: 38 Community involvement: Hans Anderson City budget review presented to the city council, September 2010; educational delivery system changes to Bloomington Jefferson High School; water pressure issues for neighborhood solved with city involvement Information: citizensforhans.com Hans Anderson, 67, has devoted significant time to studying Bloomington’s budget during the past two years, and is concerned that the city cannot sustain its financial course. “I’ve been a problem solver all my life. I’ve been a builder all my life,” Anderson said. He wants to apply those skills to improving city government, he said. “I’m not here to take it apart, I’m here to make it better,” he said. Anderson cites his management successes in the semiconductor industry as examples of how he has successfully led and grown companies. He pledges to apply the same work ethic in his professional career to provide a better understanding of the city’s budget for himself and residents who want to learn more about how the city does business, he explained. “We have a very closed city government,” he said. “Access to information is difficult, at best,” he added. “More attention needs to be paid in the future to that whole process and what we’re using our money for.” According to Anderson, the city’s general obligation bonds have grown from $21 million to $60 million over the past 10 years, and during the past eight years the city’s appropriations have exceeded its revenue six times. Although the city has been well managed, it cannot continue to those trends, he said.

As part of improved access to government Anderson wants to increase the opportunity for taxpayers to provide feedback on city projects. The opportunities provided now are a courtesy more than a process,” he said. “The city needs to do a better job of defining the criteria by which the needs of the community are satisfied to the highest possible degree,” Anderson said. “There are the needs and the things that we want,” he noted. “You can’t do it piecemeal,” he said. It takes an analysis of all components of the budget in order to determine what the city can afford, he explained. “It’s time to address whether or not our plan, our ability to tax people, is in balance with the capacity of the citizens to afford to stay in Bloomington.” The budget analysis should include an examination of the costs the city is paying for shared services, such as public health and inspections to determine if the city is fairly compensated for providing services to its neighboring communities. “I see us continuing to do what we did in the past because that’s the way we do it,” he said.

Gene Winstead Address: 9632 Xerxes Road, Bloomington Family: Wife, Debbie, 3 children Education: University of Minnesota; College of Continuing Education, University of Notre Dame Occupation: Mayor Years in community: 37 Community involvement: Current or past board member of Bloomington Convention and Gene Winstead Visitor Bureau, Bloomington Chamber of Commerce and Regional Council of Mayors Information: winsteadformayor.com Gene Winstead, 61, has served as Bloomington’s mayor for 12 years. He continues to enjoy representing the city and serving its residents as the city’s leader and is seeking re-election to the seat. The challenges of redevelopment facing Bloomington will continue to grow in the coming four years, according to Winstead. Homes and business districts that are now more than 50 years old are starting to show their age, and maintenance and rehabilitation will be an increasing issue in the years to come. “We’ve got more of it aging quicker than we’ve had in the past,” he noted. As the city’s leader, Winstead supports programs that will help homeowners maintain and update their

aging homes. The city already provides programs through its Housing and Redevelopment Authority, and he sees opportunities for the city to provide additional resources to homeowners. As for commercial districts, many of them have become obsolete as shopping and buying trends have changed. Replacing older commercial properties, such as car dealership lots, with mixed-use developments that provide housing with limited retail is a solution to redeveloping outdated commercial properties, according to Winstead. Although the city is open to such redevelopment, it still has to attract developers, and the best way to do that is to maintain a solid, safe, clean community, Winstead said. The city has provided that in the past, and has continued to do so during challenging economic times, he added. As development rebounds, “I think you’re seeing us come out of the blocks quicker than others.” Winstead supports the programs and services the city provides, and the levels at which the services are provided. “I think we’ve reached a balance,” he said. From essential services, such as public safety, to lower-tiered services, such as park maintenance, the city determines the appropriate level for the service, he explained. He supports programs and services that would be categorized as non-essential because they add to the quality of life in Bloomington. He considers the costs associated with those services to be a bargain as they make the city a more desirable place to live, which in turn increases property values, he added. As mayor Winstead is constantly working with the business community to create jobs in Bloomington. From meeting with business leaders looking to expand or move to Bloomington to attending ribbon cutting ceremonies, businesses want to know that the city’s leadership is supportive of their efforts, he explained.

City council Races District 3 Jack Baloga and Russ Burnison are seeking election to the Bloomington City Council District 3 seat. The term is two years. The salary is $12,396 per year.

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2011 SUN NEWSPAPERS VOTERS GUIDE Jack Baloga Address: 7123 Oak Pointe Curve, Bloomington Family: 2 children Education: Bachelor degrees in accounting and business, University of Minnesota Occupation: Retired real estate developer Years in community: 25 Community involvement: 15 years of volunteer service to city boards and commissions; founder of the C-Group, a non- Jack Baloga profit assisting the unemployed; board member of nonprofit organizations Information: jackbalogaforcitycouncil.com Jack Baloga, 65, will draw upon his experience serving on Bloomington commissions and boards as well as his work with nonprofit organizations if elected to the Bloomington City Council. His professional skills in business management and 25 years as a commercial real estate developer will ensure that as a newly elected council member he will quickly become an effective leader for Bloomington residents, he explained Beyond his organizational and business experience, Baloga is running for the city’s District 3 seat because of his “passion to give back to things that touch my life.” Baloga praised the city’s fiscal performance, noting its AAA bond rating from three credit rating agencies, a distinction earned by few cities nationwide. But there are productivity improvements that can be made, he noted. He wants the council to “look at various programs and scale those to the desire of the community in both level of service and quality of service, and hence cost of service,” he said. Drawing upon his real estate development experience, Baloga wants to spearhead a proactive approach to redevelopment of a portion of the city’s housing stock. About 1,000 units in Bloomington have slab-ongrade foundations, which have a life span of about 50 years, meaning they’re approaching the end of their usefulness, he said. The city needs a designated district that brings city resources together to address redevelopment of slab-on-grade homes, he explained. The city is not be at a critical juncture yet, but a plan addressing redevelopment issues for slab-on-grade homes will help the city take a logical approach to maintaining strong, viable neighborhoods, he explained. Baloga is a proponent of city involvement in the Bloomington School District. Beyond meeting with district representatives to discuss issues that affect both units of government, Baloga proposes individual council member involvement in the schools, from participation in school events to in-classroom education about city government, explaining the city’s form of government and how students can become involved in government through volunteer opportunities. Baloga favors improvements to existing parks rather than the acquisition of additional park land, a different philosophy than the city’s current direction, he said. He also supports efforts to spur job growth in

Bloomington through city government and proposes expanding the reach of notifications sent to residents in conjunction with proposals and projects, even though the city already exceeds the statutory requirements for notifying property owners, he noted.

Russ Burnison Address: 4716 Nine Mile Creek Parkway, Bloomington Family: Wife, Patricia, 3 children Education: B.A., marketing and management, University of St. Thomas Occupation: General manager, Freight Brokerage Co. Years in community: 19 Community involvement: 28-year Army National Guard member; petition organizer for Russ Burnison traffic calming at Nine Mile Creek Parkway and Stanley Avenue; member of traffic study group for 84th to 90th streets between France Avenue and Normandale Boulevard Information: russ4citycouncil.com Russ Burnison, 62, has taken an interest in issues that affect him and his neighbors, but he considers himself an outsider who, as the Bloomington City Council District 3 representative, would “give it a different perspective by somebody who hasn’t been on the inside.” Burnison is a quick learner whose professional career has necessitated making quick transitions, including during his time with the Army National Guard. He may consider himself to be an outsider, but he has participated in the policy and decision making process in the past, petitioning for traffic calming measures in his neighborhood and participating in an advisory board aimed at diverting traffic from Nine Mile Creek Parkway, he explained. His candidacy is driven by a desire to continue funding essential city services yet lower taxes by reducing expenditures on non-essential services. “Maybe we can’t afford to do all of those things any more,” he said. He suggests that measured goals and reviews of programs and services should be initiated every two years. He would also like to see better accounting for and reporting of the cost of non-essential services, information that needs to be made available to Bloomington residents. Some city programs may be better served by private charitable groups, he suggested. Burnison isn’t proposing cuts to specific programs or services, but he wants to understand how and why the city conducts its business in looking at ways to lower taxes, including the employee benefit program offered to city employees, he said. Saying that government employee benefit programs have bankrupted cities across the United States, he wants to review the benefits to ensure they are consistent with the private market, he explained, adding that city employees do not contribute toward their health insurance premiums, a policy that is not sustainable. His commitment to lower city spending on benefits includes declining the city’s health care benefits that would be offered to him as a council member, he noted.

As a council member Burnison also wants to analyze the commercial and residential tax bases to determine if they’re comparable to neighboring cities. Given the number of vacant properties in the city, the city needs to find a way to fill them. For commercial properties that could be achieved through tax-rate reductions or easing the restrictions for redevelopment and expansion, he said, citing the example of a business owner that is struggling to pay for the parking and sewer requirements of his company’s retail expansion.

District 4 Incumbent Vern Wilcox is unopposed in seeking re-election to the Bloomington City Council District 4 seat. The term is 2 years. The salary is $12,396 per year.

Vern Wilcox Address: 8900 11th Ave. S., Bloomington Family: Wife, Barbara, 4 children Education: Dunwoody College of Technology, architecture Occupation: Semi-retired construction manager and architectural designer Years in community: 53 Community involvement: Co-chair, Airport Noise Oversight Committee; Vern Wilcox Planning Commission; Bloomington Chamber of Commerce Information: 952-854-1425 Vern Wilcox, 65, is disappointed that he is unopposed for re-election to the council’s District 4 seat. He’d rather see new, qualified candidates step forward to represent his district, and considered retiring from the council had a qualified candidate stepped forward. The 18-year council member represents Bloomington’s east side, a diverse district ripe for new development. Through the years Wilcox has recruited residents in his district to participate in city government, and during the next two years he plans to “actively recruit people from the east side to get involved with their community,” he said. “For eventually, I hope, city council.” In representing a diverse district, where schools showcase students who speak a variety of languages, Wilcox said his next two years will include working to get residents more involved in the school district as well as the city. Although he represents a portion of the city, the decisions made by both the council and the Bloomington Board of Education affect the entire city, and both the city and school district need better participation and representation from his district, he explained. He regularly suggests ways for residents who come to him with concerns to get involved in policy and decision making, and he will continue to do that, he noted.

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2010 SUN NEWSPAPERS VOTERS GUIDE Beyond recruiting residents of District 4 to the school district, Wilcox will push to improve cooperation between the city and school district. Although there is already a sharing of assets, such as athletic facilities, Wilcox wants to increase the sharing of other facilities, opening up Bloomington Civic Plaza and school buildings for additional use, he explained. Wilcox also expects to be heavily involved in planning issues tied to his district, including the early phases of South Loop, the development district bordered by Mall of America and the airport, where 65 percent of projected development in Bloomington is expected. He has no plans to remain on the council during the projected 20-year development of the district, but he plans to be actively involved in the early phases. Wilcox first became involved in city government through his business dealings with the city. As a construction manager, he was frustrated by dealing with the planning commission, and sought a seat on the commission because of it. His tenure on the commission led to the council. “I’m the voice of common sense and compromise,” he has been told. He credits his success to his “ability to work with people to find good solutions to problems.” The keys to that success, patience and compromise, he said.

At-large race Tim Busse and Mike Lehmann are seeking election to the Bloomington City Council at-large seat. The term is four years. The salary is $12,396 per year.

Tim Busse Address: 2909 W. 97th St., Bloomington Family: Wife, Heather, 2 children Education: B.A., urban studies, St. Cloud State University, M.A., management of public and nonprofit agencies, Humphrey School, University of Minnesota O c c u p a t i o n : Communications director for University Services at the Tim Busse University of Minnesota Years in community: 6 Community involvement: Bloomington City Council District 3 representative; Board member of the I-35W Solutions Alliance and 494 Corridor Commission; past board member and club secretary, Rotary Club 9 Information: busseforbloomington.com Tim Busse, 46, was appointed to the council to represent District 3 in the spring. It was an appointment he didn’t consider to be a temporary position. He is now campaigning to remain on the council as an at-

large representative. Busse cites his professional experience as a valuable tool in becoming an effective city council member. He is the communications director for University Services, the operational side of the University of Minnesota. University Services handles several day-to-day facets of the university, such as transportation, public safety and housing. The campus is comparable to a city of 80,000 residents, he explained. “We do many of the things that are analogous to the things that happen here in city hall.” His seven months as a council member have provided valuable insight into city issues he was only familiar with peripherally. He wants to take that insight and represent all residents of Bloomington during the next four years. “This is how I want to serve my community,” he said. Residents have expressed satisfaction with the quality of life in Bloomington, according to Busse. He intends to ensure that the services and programs they appreciate are maintained, he said. Maintaining the quality of Bloomington doesn’t mean there’s no room for improvement, Busse said. Residents have raised concern about the volume of traffic generated by garbage collection in the city, and he’s interested in hearing other concerns and topics that affect residents and neighborhoods, he said. Concerns raised about the aging of the city’s residents and infrastructure are also of interest to Busse. “As people get older, we need to offer more alternatives and options for them to stay in the city,” he said. The city’s efforts to guide redevelopment at the intersection of Penn Avenue and American Boulevard is an example of how the city can respond to the changing needs in the city, according to Busse. The new housing options of the development, which will include condominiums, “gives people a way to stay in a housing unit that is more suitable to the point that they are at in their lives,” he said. It will also be important for the city to adjust its parks and recreation programs and services to adjust to the aging population, he noted. Busse wants residents to remain satisfied with the city services they receive in exchange for their property taxes, noting that the council’s proposed tax levy for 2012 is slightly less than the 2011 levy.

Mike Lehmann Address: 7666 W. 100th St., Bloomington Family: Wife, Sue, 2 children Education: B.E.S. degree, University of Minnesota Occupation: Regional facility development manager for Ferguson Enterprises Years in community: 31 Community involvement: Board member for Twin West Chamber of Commerce; chairman, Twin West Government Affairs Committee; past board member and chairman for Lutheran High School of Minneapolis

Information: lehmannforcouncil.com Mike Lehmann, 60, has been active in state government through his participation in the Twin West Chamber of Commerce, chairing the chamber’s Government Affairs Committee. His interest and passion for the political process has not gone unnoticed by his peers. “I’ve been Mike Lehmann encouraged by some of them to run for office,” he said. His concern about city property tax levies in recent years, however, is what brought his attention to the workings of city government. As neighboring communities were holding their levies, he asked questions about the city’s expenditures and budgeting. “I wasn’t real happy with some of the answers I got,” he said. As a council member Lehmann wants to find ways to keep property taxes from increasing until growth in Bloomington allows for the city’s budget to increase, he said. He is a proponent of zero-based budgeting of the city every four years or for selected departments every year to justify the proposed expenditures in the annual budget. He is also a proponent of bringing in residents for opinions on projects and proposals before the matter comes before the council for a decision. Too often it seems a decision has been reached when a public hearing on an issue comes before the council, according to Lehman. There have been times when what appears to be the foregone conclusion has been delayed or reversed, he acknowledged, but often the process that gets to that point isn’t the best use of time, he explained. Lehmann considers it a failure of the council if they determine something should be implemented but they don’t have a majority of residents convinced of it. He proposes the council should initiate “a longer educational process rather than just implement a decision.” Residents should help shape how redevelopment in the city occurs, according to Lehmann. Residents know what kinds of businesses they want in their nearby commercial districts, and as older portions of the city are redeveloped the council should find ways to spur the development neighborhoods are looking for, he said. He would also like the city to be known for something besides Mall of America, such as a downtown district or a central hub within districts of the city, he explained. Noting the success of the Hiawatha light rail transit line, Bloomington needs to be open to alternate modes of transportation, especially with the changing demographics of the city. Decisions should ensure the city receives the greatest return on such expenditures, although that return is not always measured in dollars, according to Lehmann.

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BLOOMINGTON CABLE TELEVISION Cable Channel 14 TV Friday, Oct. 28 6 p.m. BPD Roll Call: Oct. 28 to Nov. 3 6:30 p.m. BAA Football 2011 Grade 3-4 Championship 8 p.m. BAA Football 2011 Grade 5 Championship 10 p.m. Bloomington Today: Oct. 26 to Nov. 1 10:30 p.m. Continental Ballet Company: Annual Student Recital 2011 11:30 p.m. Cinema Judge: “Bucky Larson: Born to be a Star” Saturday, Oct. 29 6 p.m. BPD Roll Call: Oct. 28 to Nov. 3 6:30 p.m. Bloomington Today: Oct. 26 to Nov. 1 7 p.m. Bloomington Rotary: Oslo Center – U.S. Foundation for Peace and Human Rights 8 p.m. Cinema Judge: “Bucky Larson: Born to be a Star” 8:30 p.m. BAA Football 2011 Grade 6 Championship 10 p.m. BAA Football 2011 Grade 7 Consolation Sunday, Oct. 30 6 p.m. BAA Football 2011 Grade 7 Championship 8 p.m. Cinema Judge: “Our Idiot Brother” 8:30 p.m. Chamber Candidate Meeting: City Council and Mayor 10 p.m. BPD Roll Call: Oct. 28 to Nov. 3 10:30 p.m. Bloomington Today: Oct. 26 to Nov. 1 Monday, Oct. 31 6 p.m. BPD Roll Call: Oct. 28 to Nov. 3 6:30 p.m. Bloomington Today: Oct. 26 to Nov. 1 7 p.m. Chamber Candidate Meeting: City Council and Mayor

8:30 p.m. Bloomington Rotary: 50th Anniversary – Chuck Berg, Rotary District 5950 Governor 10 p.m. Bloomington Rotary: Camp Fire – Marnie Wells, CEO 10:30 p.m. Cinema Judge: “Warrior” 11 p.m. League of Women Voters Candidate Meeting: School Board Tuesday, Nov. 1 6 p.m. League of Women Voters Candidate Meeting: City Council and Mayor 7:30 p.m. Bloomington Today: Oct. 26 to Nov. 1 8 p.m. Kennedy Impact: Oct. 26 8:30 p.m. Jaguar SPOTS: Oct. 26 9 p.m. HRC: Black History Month – Omekongo Dibinga 10 p.m. Bloomington Heritage Days: School of Rock 11:30 p.m. BPD Roll Call: Oct. 28 to Nov. 3 Wednesday, Nov. 2 6 p.m. Cinema Judge: “Contagion” 6:30 p.m. Bloomington Today: Nov. 2-8 7 p.m. Bloomington Rotary: 50th Anniversary – Chuck Berg, Rotary District 5950 Governor 8:30 p.m. Bloomington Rotary: Camp Fire – Marnie Wells, CEO 9 p.m. Chamber Candidate Meeting: City Council and Mayor Thursday, Nov. 3 6 p.m. Planning Commission: Nov. 3 8 p.m. Commission Updates: October 8:30 p.m. Cinema Judge: “Contagion” 9 p.m. BPD Roll Call: Oct. 28 to Nov. 3 9:30 p.m. Bloomington Heritage Days: School of Rock 11 p.m. HRC: Black History Month – Omekongo Dibinga

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Southtown to host trick-or-treating Oct. 29 Scarecrows, pumpkins and a happy witch are among the characters that will appear at Southtown Shopping Center in Bloomington this weekend. The Southtown Halloween Spooktacular is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the shopping center, 7801 Penn Ave. S. Children are invited to wear a costume and trick-or-treat in the shopping centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stores. Southtown will give away trick-ortreat bags for kids to color, temporary tattoos and candy while supplies last. Info: xr.com/southtown.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Church hosts weekly study time for students Hillside Church of Bloomington is offering low-cost meals and childcare to Normandale Community College students on Wednesday evenings. The weekly “Quiet Study” program was launched in September. The meal is served at 6 p.m. and childcare and children’s programs are available starting 6:30 p.m. at the church, 4300 W. 98th St., two blocks west of the Normandale campus. Students may use a church classroom and the church’s Internet for studying. Tutoring is also available upon requests. Dinners should be reserved in advance, and are free to first-time visitors. Reservations: 952-831-5050.

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Reform 2.0 meeting Nov. 3 in Edina Local legislators and House leadership will host a meeting next month to take input as they develop a package of bills designed to help Minnesota operate more efficiently.

The package of bills, called Reform 2.0 is being prepared for the 2012 legislative session, which starts in January. The meeting is 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at Hellmuth and Johnson Law Office, 8050 W. 78th St., in Edina. The public is invited and a signup sheet will be provided to those who wish to offer specific reform ideas to the legislative panel during the meeting. Rep. Keith Downey of Edina, along with Eden Prairie Reps. Jenifer Loon and Kirk Stensrud, will attend. House Majority Leader Matt Dean from Dellwood will also participate. The Edina and Eden Prairie chambers of commerce are co-sponsoring the event and encourage their members to attend and provide ideas from the business community. Much of the discussion during 2011 budget hearings centered on whether the state should reduce spending or increase taxes in order to eliminate a $5 billion shortfall. Proponents say Reform 2.0 introduces the third option of doing more with revenue that already is available.

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28 ROTARY CLUB OF BLOOMINGTON DAYMAKERS When: 7:29 a.m. Where: Hilton Minneapolis-Bloomington, 3900 American Blvd. W., Bloomington Info: daymakers.org MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Oxboro Evangelical Free Church, 9431 Nicollet Ave. S., Bloomington Info: 952-881-6956

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29 CANCER AID AND RESEARCH LUNCHEON When: Noon to 3 p.m. Where: VFW Post 1296, 300 W. 84th St., Bloomington Info: 952-854-1296 PAWS TO READ When: 1-2:30 p.m. Where: Oxboro Library, 8801 Portland Ave. S., Bloomington Info: 612-543-5775

30 PUMPKIN CARVING AND MASK MAKING When: 1-3 p.m. Where: Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Dr., Richfield Info: woodlakenaturecenter.org CREEPY CRAWLIES When: 3-4 p.m. Where: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: xr.com/3rivers

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Gruggen FROM PAGE 1A her, “Legally you can’t withdraw” and “you could still win,” she explained. “I hadn’t thought about it that way,” she said. If elected, Gruggen would have to formally turn down the seat to fulfill her intentions to withdraw, leaving the board to appoint her replacement. When asked by a supporter if she’d be willing to fulfill the term – which begins in January – if elected, she said that as long as her health permitted, “I would happily sit on the school board.” Gruggen anticipates that her treatment and recovery will permit her to

serve on the board should she be elected. “Come January my health issues are supposed to be cleared up,” she said. Despite that, “I’m not actively campaigning,” she noted. Suspension of her campaign has meant Gruggen, a longtime Parent Teacher Student Association member, has not participated in recent candidate forums, and her candidate profile was not included in the Oct. 20 edition of the Sun-Current. Although she hasn’t initiated a lawn sign collection as planned when she announced her withdrawal, her website still featured her announcement of withdrawal as of Oct. 19. Gruggen’s name will appear alongside incumbent Maureen Bartolotta, Dick Bergstrom, Nelly Korman and Ricardo Oliva.

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Forum FROM PAGE 1A “Up to 50 percent of trafficked women are minors,” she said. The forum is intended to raise awareness as well as provide an educational opportunity for professionals to earn continuing educational units. Among the scheduled speakers are law enforcement personnel who have worked on human trafficking cases and representatives of Minnesota-based

service organizations that assist victims of human trafficking. Sgt. John Bandemer, who has managed a human trafficking grant awarded to the St. Paul Police Department by the U.S. Department of Justice, is among the speakers scheduled to participate Saturday. Bandemer has created a multi-disciplinary, multi-jurisdictional task force of law enforcement officers and service providers to investigate human trafficking crimes in the Twin Cities, according to Johnson. Speaking alongside Bandemer will be Ann Quinn of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension,

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Johnson and other members of the who works prostitution cases. She is Bloomington Covenant Church congrealso a task force officer with the gation asked the church leadership for Department of Homeland Security, support of a task force as part of the assigned to investigate sex and labor church mission. With the church’s suptrafficking violations throughout the port, the task force is encouraging peostate. ple to become Representatives of involved in existing local and Minnesota organizations and service organizations organizing the will also speak during the three-and-a- What: Daybreak Human Trafficking Forum forum to promote awareness of the half hour forum. When: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “The focus for this Where: Bloomington Covenant Church, topic, she explained. The task force event is mainly 10150 Xerxes Ave. S., Bloomington holds a small, local,” Johnson said. Info: 952-831-8339 monthly prayer walk Johnson’s motivaat Mall of America tion to organize the as part of its awareness campaign and awareness campaign is a result of her will evaluate the forum in determining learning and researching about how how to continue its outreach, Johnson trafficking occurs. The former nurse, explained. who has worked for Children’s Advance and day-of-forum registraHospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, tion is available. The forum will qualiwas surprised to learn how children fy for three hours of social work conare victims of human trafficking. After tinuing educational credits. A $10 hearing a speaker on the topic and donation per participant is suggested, doing her own research, Johnson real$5 per student. ized, “This is what I need to be doing.”

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Fourth District Court Judge Lloyd Zimmerman has sentenced Yeng Vue of Minneapolis to nine and a half years in prison in connection with a fatal drunken driving crash in Brooklyn Center. The March 5 crash killed Jessica Vallis, 21, of Minneapolis and George Kaffey, 22, of Bloomington. Vue, 21, pleaded guilty Sept. 20 to two counts of criminal vehicular homicide. He received 57 months for each count for a total of 114 months. According to Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom, the Dakota County Attorney’s office handled the case because the mother of one victim works for the Hennepin County Attorney’s office. Backstrom said Vue received the maximum sentence under Minnesota sentencing guidelines. “We’re pleased with the judge’s decision,” he said. “This was an extremely egregious case. Mr. Vue was driving at almost three times the legal limit.” Minnesota’s legal limit for blood alcohol content is .08. A preliminary breath test at the scene of the crash placed Vue’s blood alcohol content at .18. More conclusive results later placed the number at .22.

Backstrom’s office had planned to recommend a lesser sentence but decided against it. “As we further looked at this case and the lack of remorse from the defendant, we felt that we should ask for the longest sentence we could,” Backstrom said. Vue’s driver’s license was revoked in 2010. He also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest from Hennepin County for failure to appear in court to face a DWI charge from July 14, 2010. According to the criminal complaint, a Toyota Camry driving east on 57th Avenue ran a red light and T-boned a Geo Prizm. Both occupants of the Prizm died instantly. A witness pulled Vue from behind the steering wheel of the Camry, which was spewing smoke and flames, and held him until police arrived. Meanwhile the passenger of the Camry walked away from the scene. After waiving his Miranda rights, Vue said in a March 7 statement to a state trooper that he had been drinking beer and hard liquor at a friend’s home in Minneapolis. He said he was driving to his cousin’s house in Brooklyn Center when the accident happened, but the details were difficult to remember.

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Burnsville company launches church fundraising franchise opportunities BY MICHAEL RICCI – SUN NEWSPAPERS A new concept mixing faith and business has one Burnsville company excited about its future and future clients alike. Walsh & Associates, Church Fundraising Specialists, 1601 Highway 13 E., launched a new concept Oct. 12, which will allow franchise opportunities to individuals with the right skills and a passion for their faith. “It is a brand new concept,” said owner Michael Walsh. “There really is nothing like it, and we’re really excited about it.” According to Walsh, his business specializes in working with churches and helping them to obtain the financial means to achieve a variety of goals, considered as a major need. The company has spent about 20 years perfecting this system, which is repeatable, according to Walsh. “I’ve always had an idea that I would like to franchise the business and offer other people the opportunity to do this work without having to start a business from scratch,” Walsh said, adding he wants to see new franchisees “hit the ground running,” for themselves and

the churches they will be serving. “Basically we’re looking for people with business skills, marketing skills, fundraising skills if they have them, people of faith that are active and involved in their own church community and want to combine their passion for their faith with a business,” Walsh said. Walsh summarized the approach that his business will take with churches. Consultants will go in and work with a church over a six-month period of time to help them raise funds for whatever their major need is. “We do everything from putting together all the printed and promotional materials for the effort, helping to recruit and train volunteers,” he said. “Then the volunteers reach out to members of the church and ask them to make pledges, typically over three years.” According to Walsh, there is not other business like this. He added that there are companies that perform the same functions but none that have ever thought to franchise. “We’re looking to sell 12 franchises in different geographical regions throughout the United States, and the person that owns that area, or is the franchisee

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Eagan Police Department hosts K-9 training World-renowned Winnipeg Police Service K-9 Unit helps lead training exercise BY MATTHEW HANKEY – SUN NEWSPAPERS On-duty police officers often have a solitary job, spending much of their time in squad cars. But training exercises allow officers to exchange expertise and work together. The week of Oct. 17-20, police officers and law enforcement personnel from the metro area and beyond convened at the Flint Hills Resources Training Facility in Rosemount for a specialized K-9 training session. One law enforcement unit – the Winnipeg Police Service K-9 Unit – traveled nearly 500 miles to Rosemount for the weeklong training session. One of the world’s foremost units in K-9 training, the Winnipeg displayed its expertise at the session hosted by the Eagan Police Department. The Winnipeg Police Service K-9 unit is

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world renowned in part because it nearly exclusively trains its dogs in “tracking,” the focus of the training session. Tracking is the term for how K-9s follow a suspect’s scent, which will in theory lead the dog and its handler to the suspect. “They have a lot of experience with it and a proven method and I guess that’s why they’re at where they are at,” said Eagan Police Officer Andy Helgerson of Winnipeg’s reputation. Twenty-three police officers from Burnsville, Apple Valley, Bloomington, Plymouth, Minnetonka, Brooklyn Park and West St. Paul among others, as well as 20 K-9s, participated in the training. Helgerson praised Winnipeg’s strategies and said the training proved educational for all the departments involved. The Eagan Police Department practices tracking, but also focuses on other K-9 training aspects, such as criminal apprehension and bomb and narcotics detection. The Winnipeg unit places tracking above all other K-9 training exercises. “When someone runs from committing a crime, we need to follow the scent and find that person,” Helgerson said. “We’re learning a lot of new techniques – sort of a different spin on things. It’s been excel-

lent.” Helgerson said the most important thing he learned is how to work a dog’s leash. It’s an art form, he said. Officers need to recognize when the dog gives a negative behavior. “It’s up to me to work that dog back to where I know he was actively working a track and to work it,” he said. The Winnipeg unit taught that studying the dog’s behavior is vital when tracking. “The best way I can describe this to people, is the dog is taking us from one point to the other,” Helgerson said. “How we get there isn’t as simple as running behind the dog. Scent pools and the odors are going to be moving around.” “You need to learn how to read your dog’s body language and get him motivated to work that track and get his nose on the ground. That’s what it really comes down to.” The law enforcement officers utilized the 750-acre outdoor training area at the Flint Hills Resources Training Facility, though some training had to be done offsite because of scent contamination, said Harry Wickhorst, Flint Hills construction manager. “What they do is they lay a trail for the

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COMMUNITY NOTES Church to host speaker on national security A Bloomington church will host a discussion next week about the Horn of Africa and its impact on national security. Elias Ngeru of Kenya is a University of Minnesota graduate with a degree in global studies. He also participates in the Americorps Program working with the Minneapolis Urban League. He will discuss speak 1:30-3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 10715 Zenith Ave. S. The discussion is presented by Great

Leonard Neumann Neumann, Leonard F., Age 80 of Bloomington, died October 16, 2011. Leonard was born on March 31, 1931, in Grey Eagle MN to Frederick and Hertha Neumann. He attended Oak Haven grade school. In 1946 Leonard attended school at the Morris Agricultural School and graduated in 1949. He farmed with his father until he was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he served until his discharge as a Corporal in 1955. Leonard attended Northrop Aeronautical School in Inglewood, CA from 1956-1958. While in California, he met his beloved wife, Irene Semingson, from Makoti ND. They were married on December 28, 1958, and have made their home in Bloomington for 53 years. Leonard became employed by Northwest Airlines on January 14, 1959, and enjoyed his work at NWA for 42 years until his retirement on June 30, 2001. Preceded in death by his parents and special uncle, Edwin Abeling. Survived by wife, Irene; sisters, Ruth Rahn and Arlene Laurence; sister-in-law, Eleanor Semingson; nephews and nieces, John (Jo) Semingson, Marion (Steve) Brady, Brian (Beth) Rahn, Julee (Pete) Olson, Gregg (Karen) Laurence, Luanne (Jim) Olson, Lynn (Mike) Branch; and great-nephews and nieces, Jessica, Jake, Austin, Abby, George, Ella, Nathan, Caleb, Rebecca, Rachel, Connor, Laura, and Sarah. Leonard's ever-present smile and generous spirit will be missed by all who knew him. Services were held on Friday, October 21st at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 8600 Fremont Ave. So., Bloomington. Interment Bloomington Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Christ the King Lutheran Church. Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226

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Pond ancestor to speak at Pond-Dakota Park A descendant of missionary Gideon Pond will recount stories of Pond’s friendships with the Dakota and frustrations with fur traders Sunday in Bloomington. Jeff Williamson will share stories of his ancestor 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Gideon Pond House of PondDakota Mission Park, 401 E. 104th St. Info: xr.com/pond.

Examining renewable energy policies forum Bloomington will host a forum discussing state and federal policies for increasing renewable energy. The forum is 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, in the council chambers of Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road. Ellen Anderson, chairwoman of the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, will speak on the history of Minnesota’s clean energy laws and how the Public Utilities Commission can lead the way to a clean energy future. Dean Abrahamson, professor emeritus for energy and environment policy at the University of Minnesota, will speak on “Energy Options in a Greenhouse World.” Barbara Freese, author of “Coal: a Human History,” a climate and energy policy analyst and an environmental attorney, will discuss making room for clean energy in a shifting political landscape. Tables with information about renewable energy will be on display at 6:30 p.m. This is the second of two forums on Minnesota’s energy future. Video of the “Keeping Energy Dollars in Minnesota” forum is available online at xr.com/thinkagain. The forums are sponsored by Think Again MN. Info: thinkagainmn.org.

LWV to host genderbased wage gap forum The Bloomington League of Women

Voters will host a presentation about the scope of the gender-based wage gap in Minnesota. The presentation by Patty Tanji, president of the Pay Equity Coalition of Minnesota, is 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Perkins Restaurant, 9805 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington. An optional dinner is available at 6:30 p.m. Tanji will discuss the scope of the gender-based wage gap in Minnesota, whether pay equity applies only to men and women working identical jobs, whether there are pay equity disparities between public and private sector jobs and what can be done to achieve pay equity in Minnesota. A question-andanswer session will follow. Info: info@lwv.bloomington.org.

Federated Women’s Club to host fundraiser The Bloomington Federate Women’s Club will hold its annual scholarship fundraiser this weekend. The fundraiser features a marketplace, style show and luncheon. Registration begins 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Minnesota Valley Country Club, 6300 Auto Club Road, Bloomington. The marketplace opens at 10:30. Lunch is at noon with the style show beginning at 12:45 p.m. Vendors will remain open until 2:30. Tickets are $25 and advance registration is required. Registration: 952-831-5252.

Bloomington church to host bazaar Nov. 5 Redemption Lutheran Church of Bloomington will hold its annual bazaar next month. The bazaar is 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the church, 927 E. Old Shakopee Road. The bazaar features a variety of handmade items and includes a raffle for a queen size quilt with pillow shams. Breakfast rolls, lunch and pie will also be available during the bazaar. Proceeds benefit missions, scholarships and special projects of the church. Info: 952-881-0035

Veterans Day lunch is Nov. 10 at Creekside Bloomington’s Human Services Division will host its annual Veterans Appreciation Lunch next month.

The luncheon is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at Creekside Community Center, 9801 Penn Ave. S. The lunch will feature a presentation by Barbara Farrell, president of the Minnesota chapter of American Gold Star Mothers, a national organization for mothers who have lost a child who was on active duty in the military. The Minneapolis Police Swing Band will provide musical entertainment. Tickets are $3 or less for guests 60 and older and $6 for guests under 60. Veterans and active duty military personnel will receive a complimentary lunch. Reservations are due by Nov. 3. Reservations: 952-563-4944.

Lhotka re-elected EP Optimist president The Optimist Club of Eden Prairie has elected Rockford “Rocky” Lhotka as its president for the 2011-2012 year. Lhotka is currently serving as president for the Optimists’ 2010-2011 year. Other officers elected were Vice President Michelle Wallin of Minneapolis, Secretary Don Affolter of Eden Prairie and Treasurer Gary Lambert of Shakopee. Installation of the Eden Prairie Optimist officers and directors will be held Monday, Oct. 24, at Camp Eden Wood in Eden Prairie. Optimist Lt. Gov. Jim Meyers from Bloomington will conduct ceremonies. Lhotka and his wife Teresa have been residents of Eden Prairie for more than 13 years. He has been an active member of the Eden Prairie Optimists since 2005 and had served as the club secretary for four years. Lhotka is a software architect as well as noted author and speaker. The Lhotkas and their two sons, Tim and Marcus, enjoy the great Minnesota outdoors through camping, fishing and hunting. “As President of the Eden Prairie Optimists, I intend to focus on maintaining and expanding the club’s youth-oriented programs,” Lhotka said. “This year, the Optimists plan to sponsor a 5K run/walk as a fundraiser. This event will give new members an opportunity to immediately contribute to the Optimists’ activities.” The Optimist Club is a civic organization with an emphasis on programs that benefit and recognize the youth of Eden Prairie. The club meets 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Chanhassen American Legion, 290 Lake Drive East, Chanhassen. Visitors are always welcome.

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LEGAL NOTICES Certificate of Assumed Name

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.

(Official Publication) MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Simply Sustainable Gifts.com Principal Place of Business: 11341 Kell Rd, Bloomington, mn 55437 List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Gretchen M. McGraw, 11341 Kell Rd, Bloomington, MN 55437 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the in-

formation in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. FILED: June 13, 2011 /s/ Gretchen M. McGraw (Oct. 20 & 27, 2011) D3-SimplySustain

Certificate of Assumed Name (Official Publication) MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: G4 Coaching + Consulting Principal Place of Business: 11341 Kell Rd, Bloomington, mn 55437 List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate,

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City General/School District Election will be held in the City of Bloomington, Minnesota on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, for the purpose of voting for the following offices: Mayor (All precincts) Council Member at Large (All precincts) Council Member District III (Precincts 11,17,18,19,20,22,28,29) Council Member District IV (Precincts 1,2,3,4,6,31,32) School Board Members - Independent School District No. 271 (Bloomington) (All precincts) School Board Members - Independent School District No. 272 (Eden Prairie) (Precinct 17 only) School Board Members - Independent School District No. 273 (Edina) (Precinct 17 only) School District Questions - Independent School District No. 273 (Edina) (Precinct 17 only) The precinct polling places will be open for voting on election day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the following locations: Precinct 1 Precinct 2 Precinct 3 Precinct 4 Precinct 5 Precinct 6 Precinct 7 Precinct 8 Precinct 9 Precinct 10 Precinct 11 Precinct 12 Precinct 13 Precinct 14 Precinct 15 Precinct 16 Precinct 17 Precinct 18 Precinct 19 Precinct 20 Precinct 21 Precinct 22 Precinct 23 Precinct 24 Precinct 25 Precinct 26 Precinct 27 Precinct 28 Precinct 29 Precinct 30 Precinct 31 Precinct 32

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Building Portland Avenue United Methodist Church Cedar Valley Church Unity South Church Southtown Baptist Church Bloomington Lutheran Church Indian Mounds Elementary School Riverside Reformed Church Nativity of Mary School St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Bloomington National Guard Armory Crosspoint Church Hubert Olson Elementary School Mt. Hope Lutheran Church Westwood Elementary School Normandale Hylands United Methodist Church Peace Lutheran Church The Church of St. Edward’s St. Stephen Lutheran Church Washburn Elementary School Sunrise Park Shelter Normandale Hills Elementary School Community of the Cross Lutheran Church Bloomington Lutheran School Bethany Missionary Church Southwood Center Bethany Missionary Gymnasium Bloomington Fire Station #6 Christ the King Lutheran Church Oak Grove Presbyterian Church St. Bonaventure Catholic Church-Social Hall Oxboro Evangelical Free Church

3815 American Boulevard East 8000 Portland Avenue South 8600 Bloomington Avenue 7950 - 1st Avenue South 2600 West 82nd Street 9350 Portland Avenue South 9801 - 11th Avenue South 10201 Nicollet Avenue South 9901 East Bloomington Freeway 1701 West Old Shakopee road 3300 West 98th Street 9801 France Avenue South 4501 West 102nd Street 3601 West Old Shakopee Road 3701 West 108th Street 9920 Normandale Boulevard South 8600 East Bush Lake Road 9401 Nesbitt Avenue South 8400 France Avenue South 8401 Xerxes Avenue South 9401 Bloomington Ferry Road 9501 Toledo Avenue South 10701 Bloomington Ferry Road 10600 Bloomington Ferry Road 6900 Auto Club Road 4901 West 112th Street 6900 Auto Club Road 8601 Lakeview Road 8600 Fremont Avenue South 2200 West Old Shakopee Road 901 East 90th Street 9431 Nicollet Avenue South

Janet K. Lewis City Clerk To view a sample ballot or for more information, go to www.ci.bloomington.mn.us, keyword: Voting, or call Voter Registration at 952-563-8729. (Oct. 20 & 27, 2011) D3-BloomingtonGeneralElection

LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Gretchen M. McGraw, 11341 Kell Rd, Bloomington, MN 55437 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. FILED: June 13, 2011 /s/ Gretchen M. McGraw

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City of Bloomington

(Official Publication) October 27, 2011 NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION This is to give official notice that the School Board of Independent School District No. 271, Bloomington, Minnesota, has passed a resolution authorizing that the school district general election shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November (November 8, 2011).

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

Sincerely,

Qi’Flo, LLC 8708 Bryant Avenue S Bloomington, MN 55420

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 271

This notice is published pursuant to Bloomington City Code.

Jennifer Hazel Deputy Clerk of Elections

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HENNEPIN COUNTY

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CITY OFFICES

VOTE FOR ONE

SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 272 (EDEN PRAIRIE)

HANS ANDERSON

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

MAYOR

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GENE WINSTEAD write-in, if any

COUNCIL MEMBER

HOLLY PARKER KARLA BRATRUD

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TIM FOX

TIM BUSSE

DEREK A GUNDERSON

MIKE LEHMANN

JOHN ESTALL

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DAVE ESPE

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BILL LAPADAT

DISTRICT III VOTE FOR ONE

KIM ROSS

JACK BALOGA

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RUSS BURNISON

write-in, if any

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LEGAL NOTICES Certificate of Assumed Name (Official Publication) MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: John N. Fox & Associates, A financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Principal Place of Business: 5601 Green Valley Drive, Suite 100, Bloomington, MN 55437 List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business

under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: John N. Fox, 5601 Green Valley Dr. Suite 100, Bloomington, MN 55437

I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

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CITY OFFICES

MAYOR

HANS ANDERSON GENE WINSTEAD

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SAMPLE BALLOT Judge _________

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BLOOMINGTON W-4 P-01

HENNEPIN COUNTY

Judge_________ NOVEMBER 8, 2011

CITY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION BALLOT CITY OF BLOOMINGTON GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

write-in, if any

COUNCIL MEMBER AT LARGE VOTE FOR ONE

TIM BUSSE MIKE LEHMANN write-in, if any

COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT III VOTE FOR ONE

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote, completely fill in the oval(s) next to your choice(s) like this:

JACK BALOGA

CITY OFFICES

MAYOR VOTE FOR ONE

GENE WINSTEAD

SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 271 (BLOOMINGTON) SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER VOTE FOR UP TO THREE

HANS ANDERSON write-in, if any

NELLY KORMAN

Precincts 1,2,3,4,6,31,32 Names are Rotated by Precinct

RUSS BURNISON

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTIONS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 273 (EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS) To vote for a question, fill in the oval next to the word "YES" on that question. To vote against a question, fill in the oval next to the word "NO" on that question.

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 RENEWAL OF EXPIRING PORTION OF REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION The board of Independent School District No. 273 (Edina Public Schools) has proposed to renew the $400.15 per pupil portion of the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization which is scheduled to expire. The school district's actual referendum revenue for any year shall not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 273 be approved?

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION The board of Independent School District No. 273 (Edina Public Schools) has also proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 5.237% times the net tax capacity of the school district. A portion of this new authorization would replace the school district's existing authorization which is scheduled to expire. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $4,500,000 for taxes payable in 2012, the first year it is to be levied. The proposed authorization would be applicable for ten years and the estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $45,000,000. The money raised by the proposed authorization will be used to cover the following costs: - purchase and installation of classroom equipment; - purchase and installation of software and technology equipment; - costs related to server infrastructure and wireless and wired network enhancements;

write-in, if any

SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 273 (EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS) SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER VOTE FOR UP TO THREE

COUNCIL MEMBER

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

To vote, completely fill in the oval(s) next to your choice(s) like this:

VOTE FOR ONE

City of Bloomington

HENNEPIN COUNTY

Judge_________

CITY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION BALLOT CITY OF BLOOMINGTON GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Principal Place of Business: 7630 W 78th St., Bloomington, MN 55439

FILED: September 29, 2011 /s/ John N. Fox, Financial Advisor

Judge _________

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DICK BERGSTROM

YES

- costs related to support and maintenance of technology; and

- costs related to training staff in the use of technology.

BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.

The projects to be funded have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. Shall the capital project levy proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 273 be approved?

AT LARGE VOTE FOR ONE

MAUREEN BARTOLOTTA

MIKE LEHMANN

RICARDO OLIVA

LENY K. WALLEN-FRIEDMAN

TIM BUSSE

JUDY GRUGGEN

BEN RIDER

write-in, if any

COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT IV

write-in, if any

VOTE FOR ONE write-in, if any

YES

SARAH PATZLOFF

Precinct 17 Only

BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

JASON BERGER CATHY CELLA write-in, if any

BLOOMINGTON W-3 P-17 (ISD 273)

write-in, if any

VERN WILCOX

write-in, if any

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LEGAL NOTICES LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Heigl Adhesive Sales, 7630 W 78th St, Bloomington, MN 55439 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. FILED: October 12, 2011 /s/ Casey Heigl, Rep (Oct. 27 & Nov. 3, 2011) D3-HeiglTech

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

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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.

FILED: October 12, 2011 /s/ Casey Heigl, Rep (Oct. 27 & Nov. 3, 2011) D3-Hotmelt.com

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Principal Place of Business: 7630 W. 78th St., Bloomington, MN 55439

List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Heigl Adhesive Sales, 7630 W 78th St., Bloomington, MN 55439 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had

List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Cardprinter.com

registered office address: Heigl Adhesive Sales, 7630 W 78th St, Bloomington, MN 55439 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

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

How to Publish Your Assumed Name Mail a photocopy of your FILED Certificate of Assumed Name with a check for $60 made payable to: Sun Newspapers ATTN: Legal Notices 10917 Valley View Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 sunlegals@acnpapers.com We will run your notice for two consecutive weeks and provide an affidavit of publication.

Dick’s Last Resort of Minneapolis LLC dba Dick’s Last Resort, 402 South Ave. This notice is published pursuant to Bloomington City Code. Janet K. Lewis, City Clerk

FILED: June 15, 2011 /s/ Dustin Heigl, President

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Principal Place of Business: 7630 W 78th Street, Bloomington, MN 55439 List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and

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HENNEPIN COUNTY

Judge_________ NOVEMBER 8, 2011

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BLOOMINGTON W-1 P-07

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CITY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION BALLOT CITY OF BLOOMINGTON GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote, completely fill in the oval(s) next to your choice(s) like this:

CITY OFFICES

VOTE FOR ONE

SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 271 (BLOOMINGTON)

HANS ANDERSON

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote, completely fill in the oval(s) next to your choice(s) like this:

CITY OFFICES

MAYOR VOTE FOR ONE

GENE WINSTEAD

SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 271 (BLOOMINGTON) SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER VOTE FOR UP TO THREE

HANS ANDERSON write-in, if any

COUNCIL MEMBER

MAUREEN BARTOLOTTA RICARDO OLIVA

AT LARGE VOTE FOR ONE

JUDY GRUGGEN

Precincts 7,8,9,10,12,13, 14,15,16,21,23, 24,25,26,27,30 Names are Rotated by Precinct

MAYOR

VOTE FOR UP TO THREE

GENE WINSTEAD write-in, if any

COUNCIL MEMBER

JUDY GRUGGEN

AT LARGE VOTE FOR ONE

NELLY KORMAN

TIM BUSSE

DICK BERGSTROM

MIKE LEHMANN

MAUREEN BARTOLOTTA

write-in, if any

MIKE LEHMANN

NELLY KORMAN

TIM BUSSE

DICK BERGSTROM

write-in, if any

JACK BALOGA

write-in, if any

RUSS BURNISON

write-in, if any

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RICARDO OLIVA

COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT III

write-in, if any

VOTE FOR ONE write-in, if any

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Drop the puck Too early to think about winter sports? Uh-uh. Girls hockey teams will be allowed to start official practices Monday, Oct. 31. Bloomington Jefferson, coached by Mark Stephan, is coming off a 9-17 season. The Jaguars’ season opener is 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, against New Prague at Bloomington Ice Garden. Kennedy plays its opening game a week earlier, taking on Tartan at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at BIG. The Eagles, coached by Dennis Wineberg, were 2-25 last season. Kennedy is playing a modified schedule this year with fewer games against South Suburban Conference teams and more against non-conference opponents. – Compiled by Mike Shaughnessy

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State soccer tourney Four teams from the South Suburban Conference qualified for the state high school soccer tournament that begins this week. Bloomington Jefferson’s boys, who have been part of the state tourney the last three years, fell just short this time. The Jaguars (12-3-4) lost to Eden Prairie 2-1 in the Section 2AA final Oct. 18. Representing the SSC at state are the Eastview boys team and the Lakeville North, Eastview and Burnsville girls teams. The Eastview boys and Lakeville North girls, both of whom are ranked No. 1 in Class AA, are the No. 1 seeds in the state tournament. Eastview plays Rochester Mayo in a Class AA boys quarterfinal game at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at Park of Cottage Grove. Girls quarterfinal games included Lakeville North against Anoka on Oct. 26 at Hopkins High School. A girls state quarterfinal doubleheader at Park of Cottage Grove on Friday, Oct. 28, features Burnsville against Woodbury at 5:30 p.m. and Eastview against Centennial at 7:30.

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VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS Bloomington Jefferson will play host to Eastview or Park of Cottage Grove in the Class 3A, Section 3 volleyball tournament at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. The Jaguars are seeded fourth in the tournament

The Bloomington Sun-Current sports editor is on the mend after having hip replacement surgery Oct. 12. Look for Kleven’s work to return to these pages in a few weeks.

Travon Hearns The Kennedy quarterback passed for 150 yards and two touchdowns in the Eagle football team’s 30-14 victory over Apple Valley on Oct. 19.

Jan Ketterson Ketterson finished second in the boys 5K race at the South Suburban Conference cross country meet Oct. 14. His time was 16 minutes, 10.4 seconds.

Morgan Curry Kennedy quarterback Travon Hearns, pictured in an Oct. 7 game against Jefferson, threw two touchdown passes in the Eagles’ 30-14 victory over Apple Valley last week. (Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer)

Football playoffs offer opportunity for redemption Kennedy and Jefferson look to prove their worth BY DAVE PEDERSEN – SUN NEWSPAPERS High school football teams in Bloomington are looking forward to the section tournament because it offers the opportunity to show their better side. There is not much positive to say about a 61-0 loss, other than to be thankful for a chance to atone for it. That was Jefferson’s situation this week. After being routed by Eastview in the regular-season finale Oct. 19, the Jaguars (1-7) had a chance to get back on the field in a Class 5A, Section 3 playoff game Oct. 25 at Prior Lake (the game took place after this edition went to

press). Jefferson coach Jon Leverenz summarized the Eastview game: “When you fumble on your first offensive play and you fumble a kickoff and drop a punt snap – all that set up scores in the first quarter – you are not going to win,” he said. The coach also noted that “Eastview has some big boys that block well, but we didn’t tackle as well as we have shown in the past. Bryan Alm, Matt Schroeder and Nick Schubert had good games on defense.” The Jefferson-Prior Lake winner takes on third-seeded Kennedy or sixth-seeded Apple Valley in the section semifinals at 7 FOOTBALL: TO PAGE 35A

The Kennedy eighth-grader had a top-20 finish at the South Suburban Conference girls cross country meet Oct. 14. She finished the 4K race in 15 minutes, 51.9 seconds.

Ricky Margarit Margarit, a Bloomington native and Holy Angels graduate, had four receptions for 114 yards in the University of St. Thomas football team’s 49-0 victory over Hamline on Oct. 15. UST is 8-0 after defeating Bethel 23-13 on Oct. 22.

Nicholas Warren Warren caught touchdown passes of 28 and 17 yards as Kennedy defeated Apple Valley 30-14 in a South Suburban Conference football game Oct. 19. Editor’s note: Send nominations for Stars of the Week honors to sports editor Greg Kleven at gkleven@acnpapers.com.

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Jefferson looms as threat in volleyball playoffs Bodway, Scherber back to lead Jaguars in Section 3 BY DAVE PEDERSEN – SUN NEWSPAPERS Bloomington Jefferson probably is the best No. 4 seed in any section volleyball tournament in Minnesota. The Jaguars, who were ranked first in the state in early September and were seventh last week, feature a wealth of talent with seven players who have started for at least three seasons. Of that group, two have started for four years, one has started for five and another is a six-year starter. The trouble was, some of the triedand-true leaders have been kept off the floor because of injuries. Senior Haley Bodway, one of the top hitters in the state the past six years, missed much of this season with an ankle injury followed by a hamstring strain. The team also played the past two weeks without senior Britney Scherber, a four-year starter who was leading the team in digs prior to injuring an ankle. Three of the team’s six defeats

came in the past two weeks. After falling to rival Kennedy for the first time in six seasons, Jefferson lost to Eden Prairie before ending the regular season with a loss to Apple Valley on Oct. 18. But Jefferson’s section opponents might have to be on guard now that Jaguars coach Michelle Grice has said her team will be at full strength for the playoffs. “Though we have had moments throughout the season where we haven’t played our best volleyball, we are emotionally and physically strong entering sections,” said Grice. Jefferson opens play in the Class 3A, Section 3 tournament against either Eastview or Park of Cottage Grove at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at home. If the Jaguars win, they would advance to the semifinals at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, possibly against No. 1 seed Lakeville South. The section championship match is 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Simley High School. Eagan is the No. 2 seed and Lakeville North No. 3. The top four teams in the section all were in the top 10 of the state Class 3A rankings last week. “The gym culture has changed,”

Grice said. “I felt an energy we had been struggling to bring the last couple of weeks. This team lives for section playoffs and the opportunities they present. Though we talked about celebrating the season as it happened, at the end of the day, this team brings a whole new level of investment and intensity when playoffs start. We find self-worth in overcoming adversity.” Grice said the players know they are capable of winning the talentloaded section. The team has victories against Eden Prairie, Blaine, Wayzata, Eagan and Centennial. “We need to utilize all of our instincts and game IQ to earn wins in our section,” said the coach. “The teams we face are great. It will take nothing less than our best to get to state.” Jefferson expects to be a stronger team with Bodway and Scherber back in the lineup. “Haley will make an enormous impact,” adds Grice. “When healthy, she has led our team in passing, kills and blocks. She is the glue in many ways and the team feels confident when she is on the court in large part because of her vocal presence. Her passion for winning and effort is con-

SHORTS BAA registration Bloomington Athletic Association (BAA) is accepting registrations in November for its floor hockey and boys basketball programs. All registration sessions are at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Richfield. Floor hockey registrations will be taken 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8; 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 12; and 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17. Boys basketball registration sessions are 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10; 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15; and 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 19. For more information, visit baaonline.org.

Nordic skiing meeting The newly formed Bloomington high school Nordic skiing team,

which consists of the recently merged Kennedy and Jefferson programs, will hold a kickoff meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, at the Jefferson High School media center. Current and prospective skiers are invited. Girls in boys in grades 7-12 in the Bloomington school district are eligible. Coaches and booster club members will be at the meeting. The meet schedule and team handbook will be distributed. There will be opportunities to join the booster club and purchase spirit wear. For more information, visit jeffersonnordic.shutterfly.com.

Kennedy hockey event The Bloomington Kennedy High School boys hockey booster club will hold a pancake breakfast fundraiser from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Applebee’s restaurant on Lyndale Avenue

South in Bloomington. Tickets are $6 and can be purchased from Kennedy hockey players or at the door the day of the event. Attendees are asked to bring a food donation for Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People.

Jefferson swim event Jefferson High School’s girls swimming team will celebrate its last home meet for Jaguar seniors with a “Pack the Pool Night” Thursday, Oct. 27, when the Jaguars compete against Burnsville in a South Suburban Conference meet. Diving will take place at 5 p.m. at Oak Grove Middle School. Swimming action begins at 6 p.m. at Olson Middle School. All fans wearing Jefferson school colors will be admitted free to the meet. There will be a light buffet for swimmers and fans at the conclusion of the meet.

tagious and it spreads to other players on the court.” Other proven leaders are looking forward to the challenge. Senior Kelley Wollak has started at outside hitter for five seasons and led the team in kills this season. Senior Emily Schadow has started at setter the past four seasons. Eliza Zachary, the team leader in blocks, is a three-year starter at middle hitter. Another three-year starter is senior Ashley Peper at right-side hitter. Junior Cassie Santiago, the starting libero, has played varsity for three seasons. Grice said senior Ivy Sheperd filled a crucial role when taking over for Bodway at middle hitter. Stepping in for Scherber was ninth-grader Molly Rudie, who worked at all six rotations. Senior Brianna Fester-Faue is a serving specialist. “The keys in the playoffs will be strategy, strategy, strategy,” said Grice. “We need to know our opponents inside and out. This is when the game gets fun for me as a coach. We also must focus on our strengths at this time and push hard at what is already working for us to make those skills even better.”

Bloomington inducts 6 into its Sports Hall of Fame BAA, Park & Recreation awards also presented BY JOHN SHERMAN – SUN NEWSPAPERS The annual Bloomington Sports Hall of Fame banquet is one of the highlights of the fall. Prominent citizens and past hall of fame inductees gathered recently at the Knights of Columbus Hall to honor six new members. Don Switzer, a Jefferson High School coach, was inducted posthumously. The other inductees, Marcia Bach, Steve Earl, Jack Evens, Scott Seeker and Milt Sunde were on hand for the ceremonies. Switzer won eight section championships as boys soccer coach at Jefferson High. He started teaching at the school in the fall of 1968, the first year of the Jaguar soccer program. He also coached softball at Jefferson. FAME: TO NEXT PAGE

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Fame FROM PREVIOUS PAGE In 1991, Switzer was inducted into the Minnesota State High School Soccer Coaches’ Hall of Fame. Bach, a 38-year Bloomington resident, supervised the Bloomington Park & Rec volleyball program from 1970-1985. She was the park & rec staff liaison to BAA and developed a tennis program for the city that included tournaments, ladders and lessons. “It is my passion to promote and develop quality tennis programs that create healthy lifestyles in the community,” said Bach. In addition to managing the local tennis program, Bach was the United States Tennis Association’s Northern Section executive director for 16 years. Earl has had an impact on almost every youth sports program in Bloomington. He volunteered his time for girls hockey, girls fastpitch softball, baseball and football. A Bloomington business owner since 1982, Earl spends his spare time running and biking.

Coach Jack Evens was a legend in the Jefferson High School boys basketball program. Evens coached the Jaguars to four state championships and still follows the basketball team, which is now coached by his son Jeff. During his long and successful career at Jefferson, Evens coached NBA players Steve Lingenfelter and Kevin Lynch. Never too busy for the youth of Bloomington, Evens volunteered to give clinics for players in the BAA. Seeker, a 1968 Kennedy High School graduate, has been involved in a variety of youth sports over the years. He has been a Bloomington resident for 59 years and volunteerism became his passion. Seeker supported his own daughters through their BAA and traveling soccer, hockey and softball. In addition to coaching, Seeker served as a BAA softball and baseball umpire for 15 years. Sunde is best known as a former Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman. The 1960 Bloomington High graduate boosted the Bears to football prominence with the help of star halfback Jerry Pelletier. A member of the Fellowship of

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he became a high school coach. In addition to the hall of fame awards, the hall of fame committee honored Kevin Groebner as BAA Volunteer of the Year and Jeff Barnes as the winner of the Parks & Recreation Award of Excellence. Banquet chairpersons for 2011 were Dan Wallerus and Greg Boatman.

He’s a contender Bloomington Jefferson senior Jan Ketterson was expected to be in the running for the boys individual championship at the Section 3AA cross country meet Oct. 26 at the University of Minnesota Golf Course (the meet took place after this edition went to press). Ketterson finished second in the South Suburban Conference meet Oct. 14 and was 39th in last year’s state Class AA meet.

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Photographer: Eric Greene The Bloomington United U14 Boys team played their last league game against Orono on October 8, 2011. Left to right, Front row: Alex Greene, Daniel Reinhardt, Reece Mattson, Jordan Kiehl, Grant Seterstrom, Shawn Burczek. Back row: coach Mike Eckberg, Josh Andrews, Erik Lindgren, Zach Motzko, Sam Johnson, Ismael Farah. BYSC is accepting registrations for Bloomington United Traveling teams for the summer of 2012. If you have questions, please contact us at info@bysc.org. Register at www.bysc.org or call us at 952.926.2844.

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Football FROM PAGE 32A p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the home of the higher seed. Rosemount, the state runnerup a year ago, is the No. 1 seed at 5-3. Kennedy coach Dick Weinberger wants to see what will happen when his team plays its best. Progress was made in a 30-14 victory over Apple Valley last week. “We don’t feel we played up to our potential this year,” said Weinberger about his 3-5 Eagles. “We have one more opportunity to prove that if we play to our potential we have a nice opportunity to advance.” The first step was to try for another victory over Apple Valley when the teams opened the playoffs Oct. 25. The winner advances to play either No. 2 seed Prior Lake or No. 7 Jefferson on Saturday night. “I am not a fan of the idea of playing the same team twice in a row, but it could work out to our advantage,” said Weinberger. “It is a short week, but we are so familiar with Apple Valley that it simplified our preparation. We just had to make a few adjustments. Plus, we gained some confidence.” Weinberger says Kennedy played pretty well last week, but missed on three good scoring opportunities. “We did a better job throwing the foot-

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ball than in past games,” the coach said. “This has been a point of emphasis. When we are better able to execute in the throwing game it gives us more balance between running and passing.” Kennedy players also need to do a better job of tackling to avoid giving up big plays, Weinberger said. Apple Valley’s touchdowns last week came on a 66-yard run and 57-yard pass. Kennedy sophomore quarterback Travon Hearns connected on scoring passes of 28 and 17 yards to senior Nicholas Warren. Junior Arich Juberian scored on a 6-yard run and junior Kris Ashland added a 3-yard touchdown run. A safety rounded out the Eagle scoring. Lexis Jones rushed 27 times for 136 yards and Hearns completed 12 of 22 passes for 150 yards.

Trey Blanchard and his Jefferson teammates hoped to get back on track during the Class 5A, Section 3 football playoffs.

(Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer)

WWP contribution While last week’s Jefferson-Eastview game wasn’t a success on the field for the Jaguars, the team continues to make a positive impact off the field. The Jefferson program raised $3,020 at halftime for the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). “We honored several veterans from the Navy and Marines at halftime, then took a collection for the WWP,” Leverenz said. “Life is more than a game and we are very thankful for the men and women who protect our freedom to play football by serving our country.”

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GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS

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2290

Handyperson

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

Schultz'e Contracting Inc

Lower Level Remodels

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

2350

Landscaping

17+ Years

(41yr Blmgtn Resident)

952-465-2227

problems... We’re neighbors!

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HANDYMAN

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Handyman Services Build & Repair Keith 612-839-7655

HOME REPAIR

Housecleaning

Professional cleaning w/o paying a high price, honest, dep, reas. exc Ref's Therese 952-898-4616

2320

Insulation & Weatherproofing

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

2350

Landscaping

10% off any project over$1000!!! A Change For Your Landscape Fall Is A Great Time For Planting!

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

Experienced in Design, Installation, Maintenance, Pavers, Walls, Drain Tile, Bobcat Serv. MNLA Certified Professional.

Steve 612-532-3978 Ins'd

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Van Buren Landscape Call 952-292-7453

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

LICENSED BONDED INSURED

RETAINING WALLS Water Features & Pavers.

30+ Yrs Exp /Owner Operator

763-420-3036 952-240-5533 Offering Complete Landscape Services

alandsapecreations.com

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

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2310

Housecleaning

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

www.bestcleaningservices.com

2350

Landscaping

2380

Moving, Storage & Shipping

2355

Lawn Care

Fall Clean-ups

& Fall Aeration. Silver Fox Services

952-883-0671 Mbr BBB

2360

Lawn & Garden

A Happy Yard 20% off–New Customers

Fall Clean-Up, Snow Plow & Gutter Cleaning 612-990-0945 A Lawn Service – Clean-Ups, Gardens, Hauling. Cheap Rates. Call Bryan 763-276-0368

Aggressive Outdoor Services

Fall Clean-Ups Call 952-278-0126

ANDERSON LAWN •Fall Clean-Ups •Snow Plowing Call 952-933-4856

Fall Clean-Ups Reas Rates

2420

A Local Mover

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

2420

Painting

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

Robinson Moving

Painting

DAVE'S Painting Int/Ext 3 Rooms $175. Paper rem Enamel Refs avail. 952-201-1577

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

John's Professional Painting Complete Painting Service www.johnsprofessional painting.com 612-227-7123

*A and K PAINTING*

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

2430

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

Paperhanging

Plumbing

2470

An Honest Plumber

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

Master Plumber. Semi retired. Bath remodeler, tile, piping, misc. Lic. #058689PM 651-983-6300 Credit cards accepted. SAVE MONEY - Competent master plumber needs work. Lic#M3869 Jason 952-891-2490

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

** BLOMQUIST ** EXTERIORS

Siding- Roofs-Soffit-FasciaGutters- Lic#20172580

763-754-2501

PRO PAPER HANGING Removal, Paint/Plaster

Work Guar/Refs/Ins/Free Ests

35yrs Exp. 952-377-4612

www.blomquistexteriors.com

612-802-8100

Shingles /Cedar Shake Reas rates-. 20+ yrs exp. Lic/Ins

RAINBOW ROOFING

Quality Residential

2470

Painting & Drywall Ceiling & Wall Textures

Reasonably Priced!

LOW PRICES

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

Zick’s Concrete Solutions, L.L.C. Exp I know your Todd Zick

952-994-4303 George Elite Repair & Tile

2310

Plumbing A Family Operated Bus.

763-792-2999 Geno's Sewer & Drain

H20 Damage – Plaster Repair

Special $89/with ad!

A German Craftsman

*A One Man Company* Looking for work. 30 yrs exp. Call Steve 612-940-5920 Lic#4040

Wall Paper Removal INTERIOR EXTERIOR

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

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

2420

Painting

Right Way PAINTING 20 years exp. Degreed Shop Teacher Exterior/Interior Painting Powerwashing • Decks • Fences Window Glazing & Repairs 2 Year Labor / 10 Year Paint Warranty

612.839.2239 • 612.866.0949 WWW.RIGHTWAYMN.COM

A Fresh Look, Inc.

Re-roofs Tear-offs BBB Free Est. MC/Visa No Subcontractors Used. Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586 Re-Roofing & Roof Repairs 30 Yrs Exp Insured - Lic#20126880 John Haley #1 Roofer, LLC. Call 952-925-6156 Regal Enterprises Inc Roofing, Siding, Windows Gutters. Insurance Work. Since 1980. Lic. 20515711

952-201-4817

Regalenterprisesinc.net TOP QUALITY ROOFING FOR LESS $$$$ Two Teacher Construction Re-Roofing - Tearoffs. Large crew done in a day! Immaculate clean-ups Ins Lic # 20073200 Ref's

952-472-5670

BBB

Turn your car into cash!

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

Lic. #20626700 Credit Cards Accepted

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

Sun•Classifieds 952-392-6888

2490

Powerwashing

Neighborhood Discount

651-457-7776

2100

Handyperson

Total Sanitation Service 612-861-2575

schultzecontracting.com SANDING – REFINISHING Roy's Sanding Service Since 1951 CALL 952-888-9070

2290

HAULING

0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!

Escobar Hardwood Floors & Ceramic Tile Work, llc

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

Since 1986 6 miles S. of Shakopee on 169 ANCHOR BLOCK SALE! Call for Hours

• Pulverized Dirt - $12.50 yd • Black Dirt - $11.00 yd • Decorative Rock • Colored Mulch - $26.50 yd • Mulches • Boulders • Retaining Wall Block • Pavers (starting @ $2.10/sq ft) • Edging • Poly • Fabrics

952-492-2783 - We Deliver www.hermanslandscape.com

952-393-1168 / 952-270-8935 Fall Cleanups & Winter Snow Plowing. Tom's Lawn Service Call 952-882-9029 Fall Cleanups, Gutter Clean Aeration & Snowplowing. Sr Disc. Ins'd MC/Visa

Kevin 612-810-2059

FALL LEAF & FLOWER GARDEN CLEAN-UP. Call 952-292-6979 Lawn Aerations $40

Multi Neighbor Discount

Mark 651-768-9345

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

Our job is to make you look good!

763-225-6200

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In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

2510

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

Snow Removal

2570

Outdoor Services Why Wait Aggressive Snow Roofing LLC CommercialPlowing & Residential

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

612-210-5267 952-443-9957

Call 952-278-0126

Anderson Snow Removal

Experienced Res/Com Plowing Reliable • Fully Ins'd • Free Ests

Call 952-933-4856

GOODE SNOWPLOWING “We Stand By Our Name!”

952-888-5885

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

2560

SNOWPLOWING

Kevin 612-810-2059

LOOK for a new pet

Small Engine Repair

in Sun Classifieds

Call 612-866-3273

Snow Removal

Snow Management Systems

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Snow Plowing Shoveling Snow Blowing Ice Control Salt & Sanding Hauling Bobcat Work Melting

Will Beat Anybody's Price!

NEW HORIZONS TREE & LANDSCAPING

BIG TREES & STUMPS CHEAP!!

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

612-203-4309

24 Hr Service ★ Free Estimates Residential & Commercial

Call Today!

612-961-2375

2600

Stump Removal

Call Jeff for STUMP REMOVAL

15% Fall Discount

Forget The Rest Call The Best!!

www.vincestree.com Full Tree & Landscape Services. Serving The Entire Metro Area. 763-954-1063 BBB Accredited Business

Narrow Access or Backyards. Insured Jeff 612-578-5299

2570

SNOW PLOWING

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

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

FREE ESTIMATE S CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING

Snow Removal

Tree Service

2620

15% Fall Discount

Tree Trimming & Removal

Premier Tree Service

NOVAK STUMP REMOVAL Free Est Lic/Ins 952-888-5123

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

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

The WeatherMaster Inc.

Fast, Friendly & Reliable

TUNE-UP/REPAIR

2510

Snow Removal 1954

Comm & Resid Sr. Discounts

Insured

Snow blowers, Etc. 30 Years Exp. Pick-up/Delivery Avail.

2570

612-396-9345

Snow Removal

2570

Jim Cooper, Jr.,Inc. LANDSCAPING

Quality Work Since 1983

SNOW PLOWING ~ Seasonal Contracts Available ~

Licensed Insured www.jimcooperjrlandscaping.com Free Estimates

(612) 869-2454

Roofing • Siding • Windows Lic # 20431519BC

952-934-7600

Since 1978

qiar

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

Tree Service

2620

2660

Window Cleaning

Glen Haven: 2 plots, 2 vaults w/companion headstone. Value $8,990. Asking $5,000/BO. 218-828-3608

15% Summer Discount

Tree Trimming & Removal. Lot Clearing. Full Yard Landscaping. Fully Insured. Call 612-390-0293 Dynamic Tree & Landscaping

612-275-2574

AJ's Tree Service LLC Trimming & Removal Free Estimates & Insured

952-883-0671 Tree Removal BBB Accredited Silver Fox Services A Good Job!!

15 yrs exp.

Thomas Tree Service

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

Call Now - Fall Trimming

Parkway Tree Service Quality Work At Affordable Prices!

Window Cleaning

612-529-4444

3000

3030

Merchandise

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

Bake, Craft, Granny's Attic Sale: Sat, Nov. 5 (9-3)

Silverlake Pointe Sr. Apts 2701 Cty Rd I, Mounds View

TREE REMOVAL/TRIMMING Shrub Pruning Free Ests Lic'd / Ins'd / 20 Yrs Exp. 952-922-7543 / 763-535-7512

Craft/Boutique Sale 10/29-30 (10-4) Handmade gifts. Cat & Dog protraits (special order). 9918 Chicago Ave S., Blmgtn

Upholstery & Slipcovers

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

3090

Cemetery Lots

2plots Grdn of Tranquility Morningside Mem Grdns. Cn Rpds. $3295 763-331-0752

ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS • EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE • Hardiplank® Siding • QUICK RESPONSE TIME • HAIL DAMAGE

• FREE INSPECTIONS • State Lic. #6793 • ESTABLISHED IN 1984

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

www.gatesgeneralcontractors.com

WINDOWS/SIDING Family Owned & Operated Since 1949

2620

Tree Service

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

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

Oak, Birch, Ash, Maple Dry Firewood

DAN WIMMER

(952) 881-2122 • (612) 599-6385

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

Limited Offer

Senior Discounts ACCREDITED BUSINESS

Call For Free Estimate www.WesternConstructionInc.com

Great Service Affordable Prices

CRYSTAL

10/27-29 (8-5) Oak tbl/cptn chairs, misc. furn, HH, tools & outdoor equipment

Fireplace & Firewood

3150 FIREWOOD

Affordable Firewood OAK & BIRCH, 2 YRS DRIED

4 x 8 x 16. Free delivery & stack. 612-867-6813

FIREWOOD

Clean Dry Very Nice Oak Fireplace Wood 4'x8'x16” $150 delivered, quantity discounts. Call 320-980-2498

3160

Furnishings

Dinec Kit Table & 4 chrs $800. Ethan Allen DR Set 6 chrs & hutch, $1000. Both Exc. Cond. 612-269-9705

SUN Classifieds

WORK! 952.392.6888

Dawn Valley Cemetery 1 Gravesite asking $1,500/ best offer. Call 651-688-7342

New contemp corner cabinet; used leather living room furniture 763-449-0189

Dawn Valley in Blmgtn, 2 plots, asking $1,200/BO each. Carol 612-619-4850

Twin size Craftmatic adjustable bed w/ massage. Good cond. $150 952-937-8759

Misc. For Sale

3260

Fireproof Safe $20 Inside dim: 13 x 9 x 5. 2 keys. Call 952-457-2303

Misc. Wanted

3270

WANTED

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

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

952-933-0200

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

Garage Sales this week

3500

Apple Valley

3503

Moving Sale: Everything must go! 10/27-28 (9-5) Furn., Marble DR set, Crate & Barrel butch. blck tbl/chrs, décor, HH items. 7759 142nd Street (#107)

3506

Bloomington

Estate! 8645 Stevens Av

cups,

furn,

hh,

collecs

crafts/supps. 10/28-10/30. 9-4

3525

Edina

Estate Sale 1165 Black Oak Ln N

10/27 – 10/29, 9-4. Antiques, collectibles, much more. 612-227-1269

www.svendsales.com

Friends of S'dale Library Book Sale - Huge selection! Great prices! Preview for “Friends” Members on 11/3 (5-8). Sale held: 11/4-5 (10-5); 11/6 (12-4) Bag day $5

7001 York Ave. South

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE • FOR LEASE

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE Deeply Discounted Bloomington Sublease Available Immediately (Remaining portion of October Free)

Retail or Office LOCATED IN THE SAME BUILDING NEXT TO H. DESIGN SALON

Two Appletree Square 8011 34th Ave S Ste 160 Bloomington

First floor, 1790 rentable sq ft, $1,500 for 20 months. Full amenity package includes: covered parking, food service, health club, conference room, on-site property management, ample storage, security guard. Call Mike Wright 612-490-6444

Triple Glass for the Price of Double Glass

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

Tree Service

Estate Sales

3130

Burial Plot, Glen Haven Memorial Masonic Garden 2 plots avl. Valued $5200. $2000 for both. 651-331-1670

PACKAGE DISCOUNTS!

2620

Lakewood Cemetery, Lot 344, Sect. 52, Grave 4 $2800 or b/o 612-735-0955

5909 Perry Ave. North

Wood Furnace Add on, $550. New! $900 value. St. L. Pk. (952) 920-1255

3050

Groveland Cemetery in Mtka. Lots available in new expanded area. Priced @ $700 & $1200. 952-847-0011

Appliances

Trimming/Removal & Stump Removal. Lic/Ins. Free Ests Leo 612-210-0381/952-933-1458

2630

Cemetery Lots

3090

To advertise here call

Pam Miller at 952-392-6862

3034 Lyndale Ave S. Off Lake St, 33 car parking. 3,000-6,000 sq ft Available now!

612-875-8292 • 612-875-8282

Approximately 6400 sq ft of warehouse space, with one dock, and one drive in door. South Bloomington $2900 per mo. gross rent. (Includes taxes, insurance, utilities, all operating expenses.)

Call 651-414-6055 for details/showing.

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3525

Edina

Sample Sale: Gifts, Stationary, HH, more! 10/27 (9-5), 10/28 (9-12) 7024 Wexford Rd

3539

Hopkins

3583

St. Louis Park

7000

7400

Real Estate Apartments & Condos For Sale

9000

9050

Employment Health Care

St Louis Park Union Church

3700 Alabama Ave. So. Pre-Sale 10/26,Wed 12-6pm Admission $3; Sale 10/27-28 Th-Fri 9-6pm; Bag Sale, 10/29 Sat 8-12pm

$149,500 (for sale by owner - on cash or conventional loan financing basis). A Unique Value option:

3700

Leisure

3720

Boats, New & Used

'96 Sylvan Sea Monster 16' with trailer. 40hp force, starts/runs, needs water pump, $2,350. 612-529-2977

14' Alumacraft

Fishing Boat w/2 seats, 2 motors on trailer $1500 or best offer. 763-497-4070

Unit tastefully furnished and totally equipped with a full range of new dailyliving items one year ago, all offered as an extra purchase option to meet a unique buyer's needs. Must see to appreciate all aspects. For a personal showing by owner, please call Bill H. at 952-929-7973

8100 3740

Fitness Equipment

Stationary bike, basic Bo Flex, GravityEdge, pilates, & elipitical mach. All good cond! Best offer 952-432-4931

3900

3970

Agriculture/ Animals/Pets

5400

Rentals Houses For Rent

Snow Bird Special! 3BR, 2BA, Kiawah, SC. 30 min to Charleston. Villa few min to beach. 952-545-1235

5600

Rooms For Rent

Move In Special

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

Call for details: Michael (763) 227-1567

5800

Mobile Homes Lots

For Rent

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

Pets

Purebred Jack Russell pups, 6 months, $200 each. 218-879-8171 or 218-879-5183

5000

Manufactured Homes

Roommates Wanted

We’re

bigger

6400

Apartments & Condos For Rent

RICHFIELD

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

Sun•Classifieds

952-392-6888

9100

Assembly & Food Mfg All Shifts Available, Please Call 952-924-9000

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Delivery Drivers

Independent Contractors need reliable covered p/u, Put faith 1 family 2 minivan, or SUV for same & an opportunity to earn a great income! day deliveries. Call 1-800-818-7958 952-474-4682 Mental Health Professional & Family Therapist

Project Turnabout has openings for a Mental Health Professional and a Family Therapist at the main campus in Granite Falls MN. Project Turnabout is an 89-bed residential treatment center, with nursing services and outpatient services located in Granite Falls MN for people that struggle with chemical and gambling additions, as well as a 24-bed transitional house in Marshall and outpatient programs in 4 locations. We have been treating addictions for 40 years in this area. We strive to meet the needs of the communities that we serve with a caring and compassionate staff. The candidate for the Mental Health Professional will be a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPCC), LICSW, or LP with experience in the field of CD. Preference will be given to an LMFT for the Family therapist, Will consider a LPCC or LICSW with experience in the field of CD. The MHP will complete psychometric assessments and the Family Therapist will work with patients and families for the patient care. These positions will be part of a multi-disciplinary team to assist patients in achieving a clean and sober lifestyle. To learn more about us, check our website at www.projectturnabout.org To apply: complete an application/resume and send to Attn: Donna Chmelar, PO Box 116, Granite Falls MN 56241 or email to dchmelar@ projectturnabout.org Call 320-564-4911 for more information. EEO/AA

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Delivered to your door every Thursday

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Help Wanted/ than you 9100 Full Time think. * * * * *

Blmgtn: M, N-smk, drink, drugs to share w/2 males, wireless internet, $525 incl utls & cleaning service, plus more! 612-226-8376

9100

EARN FROM HOME!

Edina Newly Available Updated th Kids Stuff!+ 224 6 Ave N, 2 BR in premier Brookside 10/28-29 (10-3) Toys, cloz, Condo Complex (4360 HH, furn, 16' ext ladder. Brookside Ct., Edina 55436), offering . . . unique features, in a unique building, in a unique location.

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

BIOLYPH's Managing Director is seeking an amazing, organized, intelligent, high energy & service-oriented individual with strong communication skills, capable of understanding & facilitating projects encompassing all operations. Competitive pay, health & dental ins., pd. hol/vac. 401(k), in a friendly, fast-paced environment. Please email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to careers@biolyph.com

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NEW REGIONAL FLEET • Home Weekly • Start at up to .38 CPM • Great Benefits including Health, Vision, Dental and 401K Requires CDL A and 3 months OTR experience. Don’t miss out. Call today!

866-817-9668

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

* * * * *

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

A New Career

We're looking for motivated individuals to join MinGREAT JOB WITH nesota's #1 real estate team. GREAT BENEFITS We'll provide the training and resources. You bring $12.00 PER HOUR TO START. NO EXPERIENCE the desire for personal and financial growth. Together NECESSARY we'll build your real estate BIOLYPH needs Produc- career. Call Irene Levy at tion Assistants who are 952-949-4759 or email: iblevy@cbburnet.com conscientious, mature, re-

sponsible perfectionists with strong verbal English communication skills to help produce diagnostic tests during the day shift. All training provided. Benefits include pd. holidays and vacation, health & dental ins., & 401 (k). Our work environment is professional, clean, comfortable, smokefree, quiet and friendly. You will generally be scheduled between 32-40 hrs. per wk. Call 952.936.0990 for a job description & directions. Apply in person Mon-Fri, 9:00-4:00 at 1317 5th St. So., Hopkins Experienced School Bus and/or Diesel Mechanic St. Louis Park Transportation. Call 952-591-1538 ask for Ann or Larry R.

Experienced tow drivers FT/PT. 612-919-4071 alt. # 952-949-2900

Education

Job Fair New Horizon Academy in Shorewood, 19625 State Highway 7, will be hosting a job fair on Tuesday, November 8 from 10:00am3:00p.m. We are looking for MN Rule 3 qualified Teachers and Assistant Teachers. For more information or directions call Yelena at 952-474-3799. E.O.E.

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Education

Teachers Kinderberry Hill Child Development Center in Minneapolis is accepting resumes for Teachers in their Toddler and Young Pre programs. Candidates must be Teacher qualified under MN Rule 3. A degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education is a plus. For more information or to schedule an interview call Andrea or Kelli @ 612-436-1003 or email resume to minneapolis@ kinderberryhill.com E.O.E.

Full-Charge Bookkeeper

at Burnsville CPA firm to work with clients. Must be proficient in Excel, Quickbooks and experienced with tax return preparation. Organized, precise, detailorientated and a good communicator. Flexible hours. E-mail resume to: hire2500@hotmail.com Job Fair Wednesday from 9am-12pm for Food Production Work. Call 952-924-9000 for more information

Personal care assistant For young man with physical disability. Must lift 85 lbs. Family home in Hopkins. M-F, 9-5pm 952-936-0946 Prewire Specialists, Inc. is currently taking applications & interviewing for full time cable installation positions. This position will include wknd days. Exp is helpful but not necessary. We offer company vehicles, fuel allowance, medical insurance, paid vacation, short term disability & more. Wages (after training) average $800-$1500/wk. Interviews available 9am-3pm, Tue & Fri at 2948 Rice Street, Little Canada, MN 55113 or call our hiring line: 612-919-9837 or email: rdibb@ prewirespecialists.com

Toddler Teacher

FT/PT, experienced toddler teacher needed for a Montessori school in Richfield. Call 612-866-3315

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By: Ali Holman, co-owner of www.coreconditioningtraining.com I think we can all agree that eating is fun. Not only is it a way for us to socialize, reward ourselves and comfort ourselves, it also is the one area of fitness where people have the most trouble. Wouldn’t it be great to know that the choices you make are actually helping your fitness program? More importantly, wouldn’t it be even better to banish the word “diet” from your vocabulary? Chances are, if you are embarking on a “diet”, it will have a beginning and an end. The end is usually followed by slowly going back to old habits and ends you right back where you started. With our clients, we really encourage them to focus on a Lifestyle Change with room for “cheat meals” and realistic goals; which inevitably lead to lifelong results and without the emotional roller coaster of a diet.

Core/Conditioning Training’s List of “Fat Burning Foods”

eggs

low-fat dairy

Eggs are high in protein and low in calories. You may have heard all the warnings about eggs and your health: opt for eggwhites for the low-cholesterol, fatburning effect. Eggs also contain the vitamin B-12, a great supplement for breaking down fat cells.

Studies show that women who eat low-fat dairy products (such as non-fat yogurt and low-fat milk) three to four times a day lost 70 percent more fat than low-dairy dieters.

beans

oatmeal

Beans are one of the best sources of protein, fiber and iron. Some of the best beans to ear are: • Navy Beans • White Beans • Kidney Beans • Lima Beans

Oatmeal is loaded with soluble fiber, which helps reduce blood cholesterol by flushing those bad digestive acids out of your system. Skip the flavored oatmeals - you lose out on all the health benefits. If you must sweeten your oatmeal, do so by adding fruit.

olive oil

lean meats

Certain fats are good for you, and your body needs them. Olive oil is one of those “good fats.” It helps you burn fat and keeps your cholesterol down. One ounce of extra virgin olive oil contains about 85% of the daily value for monosaturated fat.

Search for lean meats - chicken (baked, broiled, grilled), fish and turkey - which are all high in protein. It is a good rule of thumb to consume at least one half-gram protein per pound of body weight each day. A chicken breast gets you well on your way, with about 22 grams of protein.

whole grains

interval training

Our body needs carbohydrates, despite what the fad diets tell you. Avoid processed carbohydrates such as white breads, bagles, pastas and white rice and look for whole grains that have not been processed and contain the fiber and minerals your body needs.

Interval training is defined as short, repeated bouts of intense exercise with minimal rest. You can burn major calories and get an all-over workout in less than 30 minutes. When you see people who are “cut,” chances ar they are partaking in interval training.

Check out Ali’s blog for more health & wellness tips!

Go to Minnlocal.com and click on the “Health” tab or check out her website:

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LUKE WITHERBY

AT H L E T E S of the WEEK SPONSORED BY FREEWAY FORD

Luke is a senior football player who plays Defensive Back for the Kennedy Eagles football team. He has displayed phenominal play and attitude throughout the season and maximizes his ability with great technique and attention to detail. The football team has victories over Eastview and Jefferson this year, and Luke’s great playing ability contributed to these wins. Luke is also successful in the classroom maintaining over a 3.5 GPA.

KENNEDY

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