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Better late than never: Penn & American Phase 1 is coming BY MIKE HANKS • SUN NEWSPAPERS A highly traveled intersection in Bloomington that was once home to two car dealerships has sat vacant longer than anyone anticipated, but it will soon begin taking shape as home to people who live, work and shop in Bloomington.

The Penn & American district at the intersection of Penn Avenue and American Boulevard is not much more than a pair of empty lots at the moment, but groundbreaking for the first of two long-anticipated phases of redevelopment at the busy intersection is slated for next spring.

In November the Bloomington City Council approved the final development plan for what is now phase 1 of the project, the southern parcel and former site of a Mitsubishi dealership. Phase 1 will comprise three multi-unit rental housing developments, with a small retail component at street

level, establishing the streetscape of a new street that already bisects the vacant lots from east to west. The project is a partnership of United Properties and Stuart Development Corporation of Bloomington. United Properties initiated the project several years ago with the pur-

chase of the former Dodge dealership at the corner and the Mitsubishi dealership the following year, according to Keith Ulstad, the senior vice president of retail investment and development for United Properties. PHASE 1: TO PAGE 25

School board to choose from 2 boundary options Public hearings planned Dec. 15 and 18 BY MIKE HANKS • SUN NEWSPAPERS

Train conductor Michael Quist, Bloomington, of the Minnesota Free-mo Modelers, works with one of his model trains Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Wayzata Bay Center. The group is one of the added entertainment attractions throughout the Christmas season at the shopping center. Info: mnfreemo.org. (Photo by Jared Huizenga • Sun Newspapers)

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The Bloomington Board of Education has two maps to consider as it collects final feedback for its plan to redraw the district’s elementary boundary lines, feedback it will collect next week. The board was presented with two recommendations during a Dec. 6 study session. The maps were presented a week earlier than originally scheduled and are similar. The difference between the two: Hillcrest Community School will have a small attendance area under one scenario, no attendance area under the other, as is the case now. The initial timetable called for the recommendation of up

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to three maps at the board’s Dec. 13 meeting. The maps were recommended by the project’s task force, and reviewed by the superintendent to verify they met the task force goals. SCHOOLS: TO PAGE 25

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Rejected purchases at Bloomington Kohl’s results in 2 arrests Suspects attempted to make purchases with stolen credit cards BY MIKE HANKS • SUN NEWSPAPERS A Minneapolis woman who allegedly used a stolen credit card to obtain more than $2,000 in merchandise from a St. Louis Park Target store was arrested in Bloomington after she pressed her luck one more time at a Kohl’s department store. The 26-year-old woman was arrested Nov. 27 in the parking lot of the nearby Target, shortly after her purchase of $135 worth of items from Kohl’s was declined, according to Bloomington Police Commander Mark Stehlik. The woman and her 23-year-old neighbor, who lives in the other half of a south Minneapolis duplex, were arrested for attempting to purchase items from Kohl’s with credit cards identified as stolen. When the credit cards possessed by the women were rejected at Kohl’s, employees were informed one of the cards was stolen, Stehlik said. The store’s loss prevention staff contacted police and followed the women’s vehicle, which included three people who weren’t arrested, to the nearby Target parking lot. Bloomington investigators determined that the 26-year-old woman was connected to three purchases made the previous day at a Target store in St. Louis Park. Transactions totaling about $850, $750 and $510 were made at the store. Two televisions, a video game system, a mobile phone and toys were purchased during the transactions, Stehlik said. A Bloomington investigator identified the 26-year-old suspect as the woman making the fraudulent purchases in St. Louis Park through store security footage, Stehlik noted.

Burglarized again A Bloomington chiropractic office was burglarized for the second time in two weekends. Bloomington Chiropractic, 10607 France Ave. S., was burglarized between Friday evening, Nov. 26, and Sunday afternoon, Nov. 28. The business owner reported the theft of a laptop computer and $100 after discovering the door to the office had been pried open.

A janitorial employee was the last person in the office on Friday and said that there were several people in the common area of the office complex when she departed, according to Stehlik. The office had been burglarized the previous weekend, although there was no sign of forced entry during that burglary.

Arrested again A 71-year-old Bloomington man was arrested for the third time in 10 days after reports of smoke emanating from his apartment. Police were called to the 8800 block of Old Cedar Avenue South Nov. 28 and found evidence of a small fire in the bathroom sink, under the kitchen sink and on the bedroom floor of the apartment, Stehlik said. The remnants of the fire in the bedroom were still smoldering when the Bloomington Fire Department responded to the scene, Stehlik noted. The man’s hands were covered with soot, and a fire marshal said it appeared the fires had been intentionally set. The

man said he was heating a can of water for coffee when the candle he was using flared up, which he tossed in the kitchen sink, according to the complaint filed in Hennepin County District Court. He also told police he suffers from bi-polar disorder, is not on medication and hopes to be civilly committed so that he does not hurt anyone, the complaint noted. He was charged Nov. 30 with one felony count of first-degree arson. If

convicted he faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. The man had been arrested previously for possession of a dangerous weapon, making verbal threats and stalking during a Nov. 19 incident involving his ex-wife at her Bloomington residence. Three days later he was arrested for violating an order for protection by attempting to return to her residence.

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After fleeing police, man arrested for DWI BY MIKE HANKS • SUN NEWSPAPERS A Richfield man with three driving while impaired convictions during the past 10 years is facing a first-degree DWI charge after a low-speed pursuit and confrontation with Bloomington police. The 38-year-old man was charged Nov. 30 in Hennepin County District Court with one felony count of driving while impaired. If convicted he faces 3-7 years in prison and a fine of up to $14,000. The man was arrested following a report of a possible drunken driver Nov. 28 at T.G.I. Friday’s in Bloomington. The man appeared to be intoxicated and refused recommendations to take a taxi home from the restaurant near Bloomington’s Mall of America, according to the complaint. Bloomington Police arrived at the restaurant and determined that the man’s red Chevrolet Blazer was parked in the lot of a nearby restaurant. They observed the man leave the parking area, exit onto Old Shakopee Road and drive westbound toward Highway 77, according to Bloomington Police Commander Mark Stehlik. The man weaved as he drove westbound at approximately 11 p.m. He turned onto the entrance ramp for Highway 77 north and nearly hit a light pole along the shoulder of the road as he made his

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way toward the highway, Stehlik said. Officers following the man attempted to make a traffic stop, but the man ignored them and headed north on Highway 77 at approximately 30 mph, Stehlik noted. The man exited at Killebrew Drive and drove back to the restaurant parking area where the pursuit initially began. In the parking lot the man was instructed by police to exit the vehicle with his hands up. He said he was going to park the vehicle instead and proceeded to do so. He then exited the vehicle and approached officers, ignoring orders to stop and put his hands up, Stehlik explained. Officers forced the man to the ground and eventually handcuffed him, despite his resistance, Stehlik said. The man made threats toward officers before and after his arrest. When the handcuffs were removed for a Breathalyzer test at the Bloomington police station the man raised his fists and made another threat toward officers. He was shot twice with a Taser after disregarding police orders, Stehlik noted. The man never submitted to any tests of his level of intoxication. He was previously convicted for driving while impaired in October 2001, December 2002 and May 2004. His license was canceled at the time of his arrest and his vehicle was impounded, according to the complaint.

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Richfield Bloomington Credit Union opens its Bloomington branch BY NICK CLARK • SUN NEWSPAPERS Pat Brekken has himself a new office, with a fresh view of a community he has helped reinvigorate with its credit union needs. RBCU (Richfield Bloomington Credit Union) opened its new branch at 9550 Lyndale Avenue in Bloomington. It is the unofficial offspring of a 2005 decision to move away from servicing strictly Select Employee Groups (SEG) to anyone and everyone living, working, worshiping, volunteering or going to school in Richfield, Bloomington, Edina, Fort Snelling and the Minneapolis/ St. Paul Airport. And its one that officially signifies the commitment RBCU has made to the communities it serves. “We have a niche, and a focus on these communities,” said Brekken, RBCU’s president. “As the national econo-

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Bloomington from a business perspective, and fortunately, that is basically where we ended up.” The 16,000 square foot location features two floors, with the main branch on the first floor, and a call center and some executive offices on the second – one of which is Brekken’s. The City of Bloomington originally green lighted a 40,000 square foot building, and Brekken said the current building could handle an 18,000-square foot expansion at some point. Either way, it’s a start, and it looks a lot better than the old ICO gas station that used to reside on that corner. “It’s a beautiful building,” Brekken said. “And it gives us a great presence. We put in two new scoreboards at the Bloomington high schools, and people go to those fields and have their kids in school and love their community, and now here we are rising out of the abyss. And we are here to stay.”

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Follow at a safe distance Delivering fresh gift ideas How many times has this happened to you: You’re driving down a snow-covered highway in obviously slipper conditions. You hang back a bit from the car in front of you, giving yourself a barrier, should traffic flow suddenly stop. Within seconds of establishing a safe following distance, someone darts into your lane – into your safety zone. Suddenly you find yourself on the bumper of the person ahead of you. I can’t tell you how many times this has happened to me already this winter driving season. Are drivers totally brain-dead? I didn’t create a safe breaking distance between my car and the car in front of me for you to have a shot at changing lanes. And what’s with people changing lanes at the drop of a hat, anyway? If you’re driving down a two-lane highway and both lanes are moving slowly or stopped, it really doesn’t matter which lane you’re in. But that doesn’t stop the idiots amongst us who still think whatever lane they are in at the time has to be the wrong one and their choice has to be remedied within the next 10 seconds or else their heads will explode. Occasionally, you come across someone who is obviously experiencing their first round of winter driving. You can usually tell by the white knuckles gripping the steering wheel. These folks I’m willing to cut a bit of slack. It’s the life-long residents who have 30 or 40 years of driving and still have no respect whatsoever for Mother Nature when she begins messing with the roadways.

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Sudden movements – stopping, accelerating to fit into a six-foot opening in the opposite lane – are not part of safe winter driving. No amount of horn-honking that I’m aware of can part a weather-congested freeway. Moses may have been able to part the Red Sea, but even he would have a difficult time unclogging snow- and ice-covered roads in Minnesota. And why are people always in a hurry when the weather is the worst? If ever there were people who will understand why you’re late, it’s Minnesotans in the wintertime. Each one of us has, at one time or another, been delayed because of bad roads. No one is going to think less of you for slowing down and matching your driving style to the condition of the road. Really. It’s not a badge of honor to drive like a boor in lousy conditions. Each time a winter storm moves in, the weather folks on radio and television always tack this little caveat to the end of their forecasts: “If you don’t have to drive, stay home.” Yeah, right. Like that’s going to happen. Somehow we’ve gotten the idea that driving is our right, even if the snow is up to your hubcaps and there’s a coating of ice everywhere. Don’t be an idiot driver this winter. Slow down. Be cautious. Driving like the vehicle next to you is carrying your grandmother.

When it comes to gift ideas, it’s hard to find the right fit for each friend and family member. You want to give something that’s unique, fits the recipient’s style and still fulfills a need, but doesn’t break the bank. While I can’t knit an iPad, a luggage set or a coffee machine, knitting can create those small, personal, meaningful gifts. They are not expensive or flashy and you can’t check your email on them, but they show dedication and an attention to detail. I try to brainstorm all sorts of clever gift ideas before we even reach December. There are only so many dishcloths a person wants to receive over the years, you know. So last summer, I made a matching set for a sister-in-law’s Christmas gift: a fuzzy, black hat and a skinny, long, scarf in the same yarn. In early November, I knitted a few cranberry-red coffee cup sleeves – do they become sweaters if you add buttons? – for some of my coffee-addicted relatives. Inevitably, I hit a rut and run out of ideas. Maybe I should get a tie for Dad, but I probably shouldn’t knit one. And back to the ubiquitous dishcloth patterns I go. But Three Rivers Park District sent out an email last week with a few nifty, nonknitted gift ideas: • Gift cards – OK, so maybe a gift card to a favorite restaurant or clothing store is not unique, but I’ve heard that more people are trying to give gifts of activities or experiences rather than gifts of possessions. With a gift card, people can buy rounds of golf or golf lessons, nature and recreation program registrations, and downhill ski or snowboard lift tickets and lessons. Gift cards are available at Park District nature centers and visitor centers, Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area in Bloomington, and Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area in Maple Grove.

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• Forests Forever – This is a good gift for that tree-hugger, going-green, hippie-style relative. (I know I have a few.) I’ve heard of having trees planted in city or regional parks in memory or in honor of someone, and Three Rivers gives you that opportunity, too, starting with a $25 basic tree planting. Forest Forever honorees receive a card and a certificate suitable for framing. Their names also will be placed on the permanent Forests Forever log. • Adopt a Sprinkler Head Cover – I think this could be fun and unique way to honor a golfer in your life. Sprinkler heads (at Baker National Golf Course in Maple Plain and Eagle Lake Golf Center’s Eagle Course in Plymouth) can be engraved with an individual name ($75), family name ($100) or business name ($200). Donors select the sprinkler head’s location, where it will remain for two years. Donations support the Golf Academy of Three Rivers Park District’s youth golf programs. For more information or to adopt a sprinkler-head cover, call 763-694-7670. For more information on these gift ideas, call Three Rivers Park District at call 763-559-9000 or visit threeriversparkdistrict.org. There are plenty of unique and new gift ideas from many different sources, and I wish you happy hunting this season. If it’s true that the joy is in the journey, try to have some fun while shopping, despite the holiday busyness. In the meantime, I still need to figure out how I’m going to finish all my knitting projects before Dec. 25. Wish me luck.

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FIRE REPORTS Fire department called to freeway fire The Bloomington Fire Department responded to two recent vehicle fires, including a van that caught while on the freeway. Firefighters responded to the van fire just before 11 a.m. Nov. 27. The van caught on fire near the junction of Interstate 494 and France Avenue, according to Fire Chief Ulie Seal. “The freeways are dangerous spots for us,” he said. No injuries were reported as a result of the fire and it was contained without further incident, Seal noted. A garage fire reported Nov. 26 turned out to be a vehicle fire inside the garage.

Donate Your Car Firefighters responded to the report of a detached garage fire on the 2300 block of West 111th Street, but found that it was the vehicle parked in the garage that was on fire, according to Seal. There was minor damage to the garage in addition to the vehicle, and it remains unclear as to the cause of the fire. The fire may be the result of an equipment malfunction of the vehicle or a heat lamp in the garage, he noted. It wasn’t errant cooking that caused a kitchen fire on the 9800 block of Humboldt Avenue South, according to Seal said. The Dec. 1 incident appeared to be the result of a malfunctioning dishwasher, Seal said. The damage was contained to the kitchen, he noted.

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Just because school will be in recess much of the latter half of December doesn’t mean students can run amok. Hennepin County has a curfew system set by age for all minors. On weeknights curfew is 9 p.m. for children younger than 12, 10 p.m. for ages 12 to 14, and 11p.m. for ages 15 to 17. On Fridays and Saturdays, curfew is one hour later for each age group. The county curfew regulations are followed and enforced by each city.

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minors be given a warning when out past curfew. While some departments do general periodic sweeps for curfew violators, most are found and cited in the normal course of officers’ work. Historically curfew is meant to prevent delinquent behavior. If minors are required to be home or supervised by a reasonable time, it becomes less likely that they will spend their nights violating laws and regulations involving such activities as drinking, vandalism, assault and theft.

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Normandale Student Showcase is Dec. 10 BY NICK CLARK • SUN NEWSPAPERS The work of around 250 of Normandale Community College students will be on display this week. Normandale will be hosting its Student Showcase from 1-3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10 in the college’s gymnasium. As always, the highlight will be the robotics work put forth by Normandale’s first year engineering students, as they demonstrate in a very unique way what it is they can do. “They create robots that move on their own, and it’s really fun to watch,” said Jami Viergets, a lab assistant in Normandale’s engineering and physics department. “They are very diverse in what they come up with. That is a big part of the show.” The space cleared out in the middle of the gym will provide proof to just how big it is. Around it, rows of work by students from the match, biology, archaeology, physiology, astronomy and physics departments will be in display for visitors to look at and ask questions. Poster boards set up on tables will show most of the work, but the stu-

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The Cremation Society of Minnesota is Minnesota’s largest provider of cremation services. Society members come from all social, religious, and economic backgrounds, finding unity in their mutual attraction of the simplicity of the cremation rite. They choose to dispense with costly and unnecessary pomp associated with conventional funerals, and commit themselves and their families to this dignified disposition at the time of death.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Bloomington AARP meeting slated Dec. 13

Reservations for required. Info: 952-944-9794.

The Bloomington American Association of Retired Persons Chapter 1328 will meet 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, in the Minnesota Room at Creekside Community Center, 9801 Penn Ave., Bloomington. Karin Meier of Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People will describe the workings of VEAP and how they assist the community. Nonperishable food items will be collected for the VEAP Food Bank. Information: 952-831-7702 (Gene).

Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs planning concert

Bloomington Federated Woman’s Club will meet The Bloomington Federated Woman’s Club will hold its monthly meeting 11:15 Wednesday, Dec. 15, at the Minnesota Valley Country Club, 6300 Auto Club Road, Bloomington. The Ding Dong Dollies, a hand-bell ensemble, will perform songs from around the world.

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The Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs will present their annual winter concert 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, 9201 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington. More than 170 young voices in grades 2-12 will sing songs of the season including “Let it Snow,” “Jessye’s Carol” and “Deck the Halls.” Info: 952-563-8572.

Normandale College music groups to perform Normandale Community College will present two concerts this winter. The Nor mandale Concert Band and the Normandale Jazz Ensemble will present a concert featuring a diverse blend of contemporary and

traditional music 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9. The Normandale Concert Choir will present a Holiday Concert featuring seasonal music 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10. Both performances will be in the Lorenz Fine Arts Auditorium at Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave. S., Bloomington. Info: 952-487-8200.

Seeking gifts for seniors Home Instead Senior Care has partnered with Meals on Wheels, Richfield Care Center, Edina Care Center, Nokomis Healthy Seniors and PrairieStone Pharmacies for its annual “Be a Santa to a Senior” program to provide gifts to needy seniors during the holidays. Community members are invited to pick an ornament featuring a senior’s gift request at the following locations: • Home Instead Senior Care, 4445 W. 77th St., Edina • PrairieStone Pharmacy, 7171 France Ave. S., Edina

• PrairieStone Pharmacy, 3945 W. 50th St., Edina • PrairieStone Pharmacy, 6228 Penn Ave. S., Richfield • PrairieStone Pharmacy, 5159 W. 98th St., Bloomington Unwrapped gifts should be retuned to the store with the ornament attached. Two Men and a Truck will store the gifts and bring them to a gift-wrapping party Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Richfield Community Center. Donations of wrapping paper, bows and tapes are also needed. Volunteers will wrap and deliver the gifts to area seniors. Info: 952-929-5695.

‘In Silent Night’ concert The Gar Lockerem Community Choir will present a free Christmas concert 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 8600 Fremont Ave. S., Bloomington. The choir will be directed by Aaron D. Kapaun, and the performance will include songs such as “O Day Full of Grace,” Rejoice, O Virgin” and “Alleluia.” COMMUNITY NOTES: TO PAGE 13

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Unitarian Universalist Nurture Your Spirit

Sunday, Dec. 12 10:30 am

Music Sunday Sonja Johnston, Minister of Music Nursery, Children’s & Teen Programs, 10:30am Minnesota Valley Fellowship 10715 Zenith Ave. So., Blmgtn

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Seniors and boomers see the home as the center of the family Boomers are happy where they live and like what their communities offer, enjoy being near friends and family, and appreciate access to shopping, social opportunities and healthcare, according

to a poll from AARP. Just like previous generations, they plan to stay in their homes and communities. More than eight in 10 Boomers and effectively nine in 10 people 65+

report they want to stay in their current homes for as long as possible, according to the poll released in conjunction with the unveiling of two national contestwinning room makeovers. The makeovers showcase how two of a home’s key rooms can be updated not only to be fresher and more appealing but also to be easier to use. Most Boomers already have a few basic elements in their homes that can help the homes age gracefully with their occupants, the poll reports. Eight in ten Boomers and almost nine in ten Americans over 65 have homes with two of the key elements of comfortable living at any age or ability. Eighty-two percent have a full bath on the main level of their home and 81% have a bedroom or a room on the main floor that could become a bedroom if they were injured or wanted to downsize from multi-floor living. “Far too often a person has to break a leg or contract a serious illness to discover that the home they love could restrict their comfortable lifestyle,” said Elinor Ginzler, AARP Senior Vice President for Livable Communities. “A few tweaks to key rooms and entrances when boomers and empty nesters are already remodeling can make a standard home more user-friendly for anyone at any age or ability.” To prove that point, AARP launched its “Recession Remodel” room makeover contest last year intending to show that even in a recession, bathrooms and kitchens can be updated not only to be more attractive but also to make the home more comfortable and efficient now and in the future. The final makeovers of the winning rooms — a farm house kitchen outside Charlotte, North Carolina and a Snohomish, Washington bath – are being revealed today with before and after photos and videos at www.aarp.org/remodel. Both makeovers employed universal design, a design approach that assures a room or home is easily used by anyone of any age or ability.

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Five steps to create and keep a holiday budget Unless you’re among a select group of people, sitting down and creating a budget does not sound like much holiday fun. Senior citizens and Baby Boomers love to be able to do something special for their children and grandchildren during the holidays. Nevertheless, in tough economic times, the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) advises that taking the time to map out your spending in November will help ease the strain of a holiday financial hangover in January. According to a survey by Consumer Reports, shoppers planned on spending about $699 over the holidays last year, but, in a follow-up survey, admitted to actually spending closer to an average of $811 – 16 percent more than planned. Creating a budget, and being disciplined

enough to follow it, is one of the best ways to avoid overspending during the holidays. “While it isn’t the most festive way to spend an evening, sit yourself down with a calculator and crunch the numbers, because challenging economic times mean that few people can afford to spend with abandon,” said Dana Badgerow, president and CEO of the BBB. “Building a budget and sticking to it over the holidays is the best way to get your new year off to a good start.” Step One: Consider your Income. The first step is to measure how much money is coming in. Add up your monthly salary along with your spouse’s and any child support payments, dividends or interest payments and other sources of income. Especially for a senior citizen on fixed income, this

step is vital. Step Two: Add up regular monthly expenses. Adding up expenses is usually harder than determining your income because there are so many more factors to consider. Start with your rent or mortgage, utilities and credit card payments. Also factor in other expenses for gas and car maintenance, healthcare and groceries. A full list of monthly expenses to consider is available at bbb.org. Step Three: Estimate Extra Holiday Expenses A lot of little purchases have a way of adding up over the holidays and it’s important to consider all of the expenses of the season including: - Gifts - Make an itemized list of everyone you want to buy presents for

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(NewsUSA) - Have you ever wondered about your heritage or ancestry? If so, you’re not alone. Research shows that 78 percent of Americans are interested in discovering their family history. Many families will gather this month for holiday celebrations. This is an excellent time to talk with elderly relatives and record historical information on your family. If you’re ready to uncover the hidden treasures of your family tree, there’s no time like the present to unearth the past. Ancestry.com, a Web site that specializes in aggregating historical records, offers these tips: - Start with what you know. The best place to start your family history journey is with information you already have. Write down what you know about

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Heritage of Edina is proud to present its 5-star senior/assisted living community.

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example is that all nurses are in white, which is something the elderly can relate to and have learned to trust. Some of the employees drive 80 to 100 miles every day round trip to work, and have been doing it for 20 to 30 years. The dedication they have to keep the buildings in good condition and the business office running smoothly is so that the Residents have a wonderful place to live. The nurses who have been here for 15 to 25 years love caring for the Residents and making sure they are all okay. In every department we have directors that have worked here for over 10 years, so they know and understand the Heritage of Edina Creed that was written by Wayne Field, Founder, and the philosophy of “Reverence for Life”. We have received so many letters of “Thanks” from families throughout these many years, complimenting the staff on the good care their loved one was given during the time they spent with us. This is what keeps us all working harder to make the lives of our Residents as happy as possible when they are here.

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town for the holidays, consider the cost of travel including any car maintenance or pet boarding if applicable. - Charitable Donations - The holidays are a time of giving, so budget in how much you plan on donating to a worthy cause. You can learn more about being a savvy donor from the BBB Wise Giving Alliance at bbb.org/charity. Step Four: Revisit, evaluate and revise your budget along the way. Once you’ve added up your income and your expenses, it’s time to compare. If more is going out than coming in, it’s time to go back over your budget and pare down expenses. Consider giving fewer gifts or less expensive ways of entertaining. Last year’s decorations

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are also probably just fine. Once you’ve balanced your budget, revisit it frequently over the holidays to make sure you’re sticking to it. You might find that you over estimated in some categories and underestimated in others. Step Five: Reward yourself. Work into your budget a small reward that you can earn if you meet your goals. If you don’t meet your goals, you can guess where that money is going instead: Paying off your credit card bill in January. More advice on saving money over the holidays is available online at bbb.org/us/consumer-tips-holiday.

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Festival of Carols Dec. 12 The House of Prayer Lutheran Church will hold its annual Festival of

Share your news with our readers Carols 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, 7625 Chicago Avenue South, Richfield. A pre-service holiday concert provided by the Northern Winds Convert Band will be 3:25 p.m. Info: www.house-of-prayer.com.

PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 8600 E. Bush Lake Rd., Bloomington, MN 55438 www.peacebloomington.org 952-944-6510 Pastor Mark Nelson

Christmas Eve Services Friday, December 24th - 3:30 and 5:00 pm

The Sun-Current welcomes news from the community. Please send your information to: Sun-Current, 33 Second St. N.E., Box 280, Osseo, MN 55369. You also may fax your information to us at 763-424-7388. You may e-mail us at suncurrentcentral@ acnpapers.com. Information: 952-829-0797.

As we watch the candles burn so bright, WeÕ re reminded of the star on that first Christmas night. And as we bask in its warmth and glow, We’re reminded of the good folks that we’ve come to know.

Christmas Day Saturday, December 25th - 9:30 am

St. George’s Episcopal Church 5224 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park 952.926.1646 www.stgeorgesonline.org CHRISTMAS EVE

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4:00 pm Family Eucharist 10:30 pm Festival Eucharist

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Regular Sunday Services 8:00 and 10:15 am Education for all ages 9:15 am

Friday, December 24

Church of St. Joseph 1310 Mainstreet • Hopkins, MN 55343 952-935-0111 www.stjoeshopkins.org

Christmas Friday, December 24 4:00 and 10:00 pm Saturday, December 25 8:30 and 10:30 am (No 4:30 pm Mass)

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Saturday, January 1 - 8:00 am

Christmas Creche Display December 11, 2010 through January 9, 2011

Within Our Darkest Night Sunday, December 12 9:00 a.m. Service of Lessons and Carols 10:30 a.m. Progressive Living Waters Service Sunday, December 19 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Services—Children’s Pageant Friday, December 24 4:00 p.m. Family Friendly Candlelight Service 11:00 p.m. Candlelight Service Richfield United Methodist Church 5835 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis 612-861-6086, www.richfieldumc.org

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The Sun-Current Calendar highlights a variety of community events each week. It does not include all community events, meetings or concerts taking place on any given day. Please visit www.minnlocal.com to post your listing to our comprehensive online community calendar. To submit a news brief for consideration, mail it to 33 Second St. N.E., Osseo, MN 55369, fax it to 763-424-7388 or e-mail it to suncurrentcentral@acnpapers.com. The newspaper will not accept submissions over the phone.

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10 ROTARY CLUB OF BLOOMINGTON DAYMAKERS 7:29 a.m. Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington, 3900 American Blvd. W., Bloomington Info: daymakers.org KENNEDY BOYS BASKETBALL VS. COMO PARK 7:15 p.m. Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave. S., Bloomington Info: 952-681-5000

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

HOLIDAY PARTY 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Valley West Shopping Center, 10606 France Ave. S., Bloomington Info: valleywestbloomington.com

CONCERT: NOTE-ABLE SINGERS 2 p.m. Galleria, 69th Street and France Avenue, Edina Info: noteablesingers.org

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13 FAMILY STORY TIME 10:30 a.m. Oxboro Library, 8801 Portland Ave. S., Bloomington Info: 952-847-5775 BLOOMINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m. Educational Services Center, 1350 W. 106th St., Bloomington Info: 952-681-6400

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14 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETING 6:45-7:45 p.m. Oxboro Library, 8801 Portland Ave. S., Bloomington Info: 952-847-5775 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 8 p.m. Mt. Hope Lutheran Church, 3601 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington Info: 952-922-0880

BNI NETWORKING GROUP 7-8:30 a.m. Creekside Community Center, 9801 Penn Ave. S., Bloomington Info: 763-416-2608 (Doug)

CRIBBAGE 12:45 p.m. Creekside Community Center, 9801 Penn Ave. S., Bloomington Info: 952-563-4944

TEEN ANIME CLUB 3:30-5:30 p.m. Oxboro Library, 8801 Portland Ave. S., Bloomington Info: 952-847-5775

JEFFERSON BOYS BASKETBALL VS. CHASKA 7:15 p.m. Jefferson High School, 4001 W. 102nd St., Bloomington Info: 952-681-6409

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businesses. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perfectionist approach to every job and the extent of his skill set have made him one of the best craftsman in the Twin Cities. My other two sons run the painting end of the business and are also professionally trained Artists. Jeremiah attended the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and later studied under the mentorship of the nationally renowned portrait and fresco painter Mark Balma. David similarly was accepted into a full time master apprenticeship program at the young age of 16 at the highly respected Atelier Lack Studio. They followed in the family tradition of mastering a professional craft and skill which they have brought to our company. Between the two they offer 25 years of experience painting interior and exterior homes in the metro area with our family business. A&J Painting takes great pride in our ability to make a true and lasting impression on you. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell you how many letters and calls I have received over the years from customers who just wanted to share with me what a great job we did. We hope to have the opportunity to do so with you as well. We are only a call or email away to offer you a free estimate of our professional services.

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

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

Certificate of Assumed Name (Official Publication) MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Walser Advertising Group State the address of the principal place of business. 4401 American Blvd. West, Bloomington, MN 55437 List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name. Walser Automotive Group, LLC 4401 American Blvd. West, Bloomington, MN 55437 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. FILED: Nov 09, 2010

School District 271 (Official Publication) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID No. 924-11 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 271 BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA Notice is hereby given by the School Board of Independent School District No. 271 located at Bloomington, Minnesota, that it will receive sealed bids for the following: 2011 Bloomington Public Schools Valley View Middle School Electrical Substation Replacement Bid No 924-11 Bids close at 2:00 PM local time on January 12, 2011, at the office of the Purchasing Agent. Educational Services Center, 1350 West 106th Street, Bloomington Minnesota 55431. There is no agent for the receipt of bids other than the Purchasing Agent. Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. The Project at the Valley View Middle School, 8900 Portland Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55420, includes the removal of the existing substation and the installation of replacement substation and switchgear. MANDATORY PRE-BID WALKTHROUGH: A Mandatory Pre-Bid Walkthrough will be held on December 9, 2010, 2:30 p.m. Check in at the school office for meeting location. A cashier’s check, certified check or bid bond payable to the Bloomington Public Schools in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid shall be submitted with each bid. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a satisfactory Payment and Performance Bond. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, in triplicate, at the place and time indicated above. They shall be plainly marked for the item to be bid as follows: “VALLEY VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION REPLACEMENT BID NO. 924-11” and shall be addressed to Purchasing Agent, Bloomington Public Schools, Educational Services Center, 1350 West 106th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431. Documents are available for pickup on or after December 3, 2010 at Hallberg Engineering, Inc., 1750 Commerce Court, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 PH: (651) 748-1100, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please telephone all requests for documents prior to arranging pickup. The deposit for obtaining the documents will be $100.00. The amount of deposit for one set of documents will be refunded to each bidder who submits a bona fide bid and returns the complete documents in an unmarked condition within ten days after opening of bids. Contractors who do not submit bids will receive a refund of one half of their deposits for documents that are returned within ten days after receipt of bids. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or parts of such bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in bidding. No bids shall be withdrawn subsequent to the opening of bids without the consent of the Board of Education for a period of thirty (60) days after the scheduled time of closing bids. (Dec 2, 9, 2010) D3 AFB# 924-11

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Certificate of Assumed Name (Official Publication) MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Astute Realty State the address of the principal place of business. 4801 W 81st Str #101, Bloomington, MN, 55437 List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name. Robert Engstrom Companies, 4801 W 81st Str #101, Bloomington, MN, 55437 Jay Nord 6440 Co. Rd. 110 West, Minnetrista, MN 55364 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. FILED: Oct 19, 2010 /s/ Robert E. Engstrom, President, Robert Engstrom Companies (Dec 2 & 9, 2010) D3- Astute Realty

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) Public Notice City of Bloomington Notice of Lake Aeration System The City of Bloomington is publishing this public notice to inform residents of a lake aeration system located on Lower Penn Lake at approximately 1925 West 86th Street. The aeration system will be begin operation on or around January 3, 2011 and operate continuously until ice-out conditions. Public notice is required of any aeration system, authorized by a permit from the Commissioner of Natural Resources during periods of ice cover on public waters. Warning signs are posted surrounding the area and residents are cautioned to avoid this area due to thin ice and open water. The principal interest of the Department of Natural Resources in lake aeration as a fisheries management technique is winterkill prevention. For further information, contact the City of Bloomington Engineering Division, 1700 West 98th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431, telephone: 952-563-4867; TDD: 952-563-8740. /s/ Shelly A. Pederson, City Engineer (Dec 9, 16, 2010) D3 Lake Aeration Syst.

School District 271 (Official Publication) BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ LIST OF INTENDED PROJECTS PROPOSED TO BE FUNDED WITH AN ALTERNATIVE FACILITIES BONDING AND LEVY PROGRAM PAY 11 LEVY INTRODUCTION State law, as set forth in Minn. Stat. §123B.59, establishes an alternative facilities bonding and levy program for school districts that have: (a) An independent or special school district qualifies to participate in the alternative facilities bonding and levy program if the district has: (1) more than 66 students per grade; (2) over 1,850,000 square feet of space and the average age of building space is 15 years or older or over 1,500,000 square feet and the average age of building space is 35 years or older; (3) insufficient funds from projected health and safety revenue and capital facilities revenue to meet the requirements for deferred maintenance, to make accessibility improvements, or to make fire, safety, or health repairs; and (4) a ten-year facility plan approved by the commissioner according to subdivision 2. (b) An independent or special school district not eligible to participate in the alternative facilities bonding and levy program under paragraph (a) qualifies for limited participation in the program if the district has: (1) one or more health and safety projects with an estimated cost of $500,000 or more per site that would qualify for health and safety revenue except for the project size limitation in section 123B.57, subdivision 1, paragraph (b); and (2) insufficient funds from capital facilities revenue to fund those projects. (c) Notwithstanding the square footage limitation in paragraph (a), clause (2), a school district that qualified for eligibility under paragraph (a) as of July 1, 2007, remains eligible for funding under this section as long as the district continues to meet the requirements of paragraph (a), clauses (1), (3), and (4). Subd. 2.Facility plan. (a) A district qualifying under subdivision 1, paragraph (a), must have a ten-year facility plan approved by the commissioner that includes an inventory of projects and costs that would be eligible for: (1) health and safety revenue, without restriction as to project size; (2) disabled access levy; and (3) deferred capital expenditures and maintenance projects necessary to prevent further erosion of facilities. (b) A district qualifying under subdivision 1, paragraph (b), must have a five-year plan that includes an inventory of projects and costs for health and safety projects with an estimated cost of $500,000 or more per site that would qualify for health and safety revenue except for the project size limitation in section 123B.57, subdivision 1, paragraph (b). (c) The school district must: (1) annually update the plans; (2) biennially submit a facility maintenance plan; and (3) indicate whether the district will issue bonds to finance the plan or levy for the costs. Minn. Stat. §123B.59 also specifies that a school district may levy for alternative facilities bonding and levy revenue to finance the portion of the facilities plans approved by its Board of Education and the Commissioner. A district must notify to the Commissioner that the plan will be funded through levy. A district also must publish a notice of the intended projects and their total estimated cost before it levies for alternative facilities bonding and levy revenue. DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED PROJECTS The Bloomington Public School District #271 intends a series of deferred maintenance, accessibility improvement, and fire, safety, and health repairs projects. These projects will help provide a well-maintained, accessible and safe learning environment for district students, staff and community members who use school facilities. The projects are contained in the district’s 10-year facility plan. Engineers, architects and other specialists were consulted in the preparation of this 10-year facility plan. Consultants, site teams and building & grounds leadership prioritized the projects in this 10-year plan. The following projects are intended to be funding with a Pay 11 alternative facilities bonding and levy program levy. CATEGORY OF INTENDED PROJECT NO. OF SITES AFFECTED Asphalt, Cement Replacement and Repair District Wide Roof Repairs and Replacement 3 Painting, Wall Finishes, Ceiling and Window Treatments 9 Flooring Replacements 10 Casework Repair and Replacements 12 ADA Improvements District Wide Repair and Replace Restroom Hardware and Dividers 12 Walk-In Cooler and Freezer Replacement 1 Site Repair and Replacements 7 Door and Hardware Repair and Replacements 7 Electrical Systems Repairs and Replacements 13 HVAC System Repairs and Replacements 9 Plumbing System Repairs and Replacements 12 Alternative Facilities Administration and Project Management District Wide Auditorium Repair and Replacement of Seating 5 Elevator Repair and Replacement 4 Landscape Repair and Replacement 12 Pool and Systems Repair 3 TOTAL:

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST $ 219,575.00 $ 900,000.00 $ 28,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $ 40,000.00 $ 230,000.00 $ 146,000.00 $ 1,575,000.00 $ 1,130,000.00 $ 109,000.00 $ 129,000.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 11,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $

4,635,575.00

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City of Bloomington (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Bloomington City Council will meet in the City Council Chambers, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Monday, December 20, 2010, 7:15 p.m., to hold a public hearing to consider approval for renewal of Currency Exchange license: MoneyXchange 218 East Broadway This notice is published pursuant to Bloomington City

Code. Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk (Dec 9, 2010) D3 Money Xchange

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Public Notice of Auction (Official Publication) Public Storage, Inc. PS Orangeco / Bloomington-Lyndale 34107 9033 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420 NOTICE OF SALE AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the personal property listed below will be sold at public auction held on December 30, 2010, at 9033 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420 at 9:30 am. The description of the goods and name of the person(s) whose personal property is to be sold is as follows: A001 - Halverson, Shaw: Boxes / Bags / Totes; Furniture A032 - Hillard, Kenneth: Boxes / Bags / Totes; Electronics; Furniture A050 - Goehle, Judie: Boxes / Bags / Totes; Furniture A058 - Sherman, Ralph: Boxes / Bags / Totes; Furniture A101 - Nipper, Timothy: Boxes / Bags / Totes; Furniture A151 - Ross, Kimberly: Boxes / Bags / Totes; Electronics; Furniture B228 - Johnson, Latasha: Cabinets; Boxes / Bags / Totes; Electronics B262 - Thomas, Terri: Boxes / Bags / Totes; Electronics; Furniture B279 - EASLEY, ROBERT: Boxes / Bags / Totes; Furniture B283 - Williams, Tammy: Boxes / Bags / Totes; Furniture B416 - Booth, Dala: Boxes / Bags / Totes; Electronics B428 - Hildreth, Angela: Boxes / Bags / Totes; Furniture B432 - Granger, Brian: Boxes / Bags / Totes; Furniture B497 - Peil, Francisca: Boxes / Bags / Totes; Furniture (Dec 9, 16, 2010) D3-Bloomington 34107

Friday, Dec. 10 6 p.m. BPD Roll Call: Dec. 10-16 6:30 p.m. Wrestling: Kennedy-Jefferson vs. Lakeville 8 p.m. Kennedy Choir Holiday Show 10 p.m. Bloomington Today: Dec. 8-14 10:30 p.m. Bloomington Rotary: Hennepin County Medical Center, Mark Bernhardson 11:30 p.m. Cinema Judge: “Red” Saturday, Dec. 11 6 p.m. BPD Roll Call: Dec. 10-16 6:30 p.m. Bloomington Today: Dec. 8-14 7 p.m. Chamber: Good Morning Bloomington Preparing a World Class Workforce 8 p.m. Cinema Judge: Red 8:30 p.m. Bethany Academy Secondary Christmas Concert 10 p.m. Boys’ Hockey: Jefferson vs. Eden Prairie Sunday, Dec. 12 6 p.m. BAA Football 2010 Grade 3-4 Championship 8 p.m. Cinema Judge: Stone 8:30 p.m. Bloomington HRA: Culturally Sensitive Housing 10 p.m. BPD Roll Call: Dec. 10-16

10:30 p.m. Bloomington Today: Dec. 8-14 11 p.m. School Board Agenda: Dec. 13 11:30 p.m. Bloomington Schools Volunteer Orientation Monday, Dec. 13 6 p.m. BPD Roll Call: Dec. 10-16 6:30 p.m. Bloomington Today: Dec. 8-14 7 p.m. Arts in the Parks: The Ladies of the 80s 8:30 p.m. Bloomington Rotary: Journey For Freedom – Peter Vodenka 9:30 p.m. Bloomington Rotary: Journey For Freedom Part 2 – Peter Vodenka 10:30 p.m. Cinema Judge: “Due Date” 11 p.m. Bloomington Human Services Veterans Appreciation Lunch: Staff Sergeant John Kriesel Tuesday, Dec. 14 6 p.m. Bloomington Chorale: Mass in B Minor – J.S. Bach 7:30 p.m. Bloomington Today: Dec. 8-14 8 p.m. Olson Middle Morning Show Dec. 14 8:30 p.m. Jaguar SPOTS: Dec. 9 9 p.m. Arts in the Parks: Galactic Cowboy Orchestra 10:30 p.m. Bloomington Rotary: My Year in Rotary Youth Exchange – Renan Cordeiro 11 p.m. Bloomington Crime Prevention Association: Grant Awards Ceremony

Wednesday, Dec. 15 6 p.m. Cinema Judge: “Hereafter” 6:30 p.m. Bloomington Today: Dec. 15-21 7 p.m. Bloomington Rotary: Journey For Freedom – Peter Vodenka 8 p.m. Bloomington Rotary: Journey For Freedom Part 2 – Peter Vodenka 9 p.m. Arts in the Parks: The Ladies of the 80s 10:30 p.m. Olson Middle Morning Show Dec. 14 11 p.m. Jaguar SPOTS: Dec. 9 11:30 p.m. Commission Updates: December Thursday, Dec. 16 6 p.m. Planning Commission: Dec. 9 8 p.m. Commission Updates: December 8:30 p.m. Cinema Judge: “Hereafter” 9 p.m. Bloomington Rotary: My Year in Rotary Youth Exchange – Renan Cordeiro 9:30 p.m. Bloomington Crime Prevention Association: Grant Awards Ceremony 10:30 p.m. Cinema Judge: “Due Date”

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Looking down upon the proposed two-phase redevelopment for the Penn & American project in Bloomington shows how mixed-use office and retail buildings may look adjacent to three rental housing developments that will include some retail space at street level. The final development plan for the housing units was recently approved by the Bloomington City Council. Groundbreaking is expected in May. (Submitted graphic)

Phase 1 FROM PAGE 1 The two companies are collaborating on the project because United Companies is primarily a retail and office development company and will be responsible for those components of the project, while Stuart Development will be responsible for the rental housing units within phase 1. Phase 1 will include a large apartment complex parallel to Penn Avenue, comprising 152 units in the eight-story building. Parallel to the new West 80-1/2 Street – the visible street bisecting the empty lots – will be 60 additional apartments in a fourlevel development. The street level space will provide 14,000 square feet of retail space for lease to several tenants, with apartments stacked three levels above. The third building in the project is a four-level townhome project, parallel to the new 81st Street that will extend east from Penn Avenue. The 22 units in the building will be two levels each, stacked in two rows of 11, making it a four-story building. Since its inception, the project has been re-imagined many times. Ulstad estimates there have been about 100 different site plans. Previously the plan was to sell condominiums as part of the development, but that was abandoned three years ago when the market for condominiums dried up, Ulstad explained.

Increasing the office space of the site and incorporating a hotel were two alternatives considered during the revisions. “We think we have struck a balance between what can be delivered and what can be financed,” Ulstad said. United Properties initiated the project, but its maturation has been in conjunction with the Bloomington Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Upon purchasing the Dodge dealership, the company sold the property to the HRA, which in turn has a development agreement with the company. The HRA’s involvement helps facilitate the public assistance typically necessary for redevelopment, according to Regina Harris, administrator of the HRA. Redevelopment comes at a higher cost than starting with an undeveloped site, but that higher cost doesn’t translate to higher lease rates for the finished project. The HRA provides assistance necessary to make projects a market-rate deal, she explained. The phase 1 projects were initially intended to be phase 2. The lack of anchor tenants for the office and retail space on the northern half of the property – a result of the downturn in the economy that delayed the project in the first place – brought about the change in development plans, Ulstad said. The office and retail development plans of the project have yet to be finalized. A preliminary plan has been approved by the city council, but the final

plan remains in limbo. Ideally the start of phase 2 will immediately follow the conclusion of phase 1, and as the housing units go up, that may foster the interest needed to finalize agreements for phase 2 occupancy, Ulstad explained. Ulstad estimates the project is about three years behind its initial timetable, but given the downturn in office and retail development during the past few years, “this project is no different than any other,” he said. When development begins to rebound, the best sites are typically the first to develop, and Ulstad thinks Penn & American fits that description. Brandon Champeau, a development manager for United Properties, agrees. When the market declines, developers walk away from many properties they were eyeing, he explained. United Properties may have had to delay its plans for Penn & American, but abandoning the site was not a consideration, he noted. Upon completion, Penn & American will give Bloomington its first vertically integrated mixed-use development, Harris noted. Ulstad likened the project to the 50th and France district of Edina and Excelsior & Grand in St. Louis Park. The 50th and France district is an organic product that has evolved over many years, he said. Penn & American will be developed similar to Excelsior & Grand, with the goal of growing into a district such as 50th & France, he explained.

Presenting the maps a week earlier allows more time for residents to review the proposals and submit comments online prior to two board hearings on the subject, according to Rick Kaufman, the district’s executive director of community relations. With the map recommendations already in place, the board will turn its attention to related matters at next week’s meeting, revisions to the district’s transfer and open enrollment policies. The policy revisions are intended to help meet the goal of the boundary adjustment project, to keep one school from becoming overcrowded while another school is under capacity. The second reading of the transfer and open enrollment policies is scheduled at a Dec. 20 board meeting. If approved, both policies go into effect immediately, Kaufman noted. The board will also review a revised transfer transition plan that addresses how families with students presently enrolled outside of their home elementary school will be governed under the revised boundaries and policies. The proposal has been to grandfather fifthgrade students next fall and require younger students to apply for an intradistrict transfer, subject to the district’s new guidelines. Parents of students enrolled outside their home attendance area have lobbied to maintain their ability to enroll students elsewhere without being subjected to the new guidelines. “The district embraces parental choice,” Kaufman said. In order to meet the district’s goals, however, “not everyone is going to be happy,” he noted. “We are working hard to find a way to limit the impact.” Overall the project is intended to adjust the distribution of elementary school students within the district’s 10 elementary buildings in an effort to mitigate the socio-economic divide found within them. The board’s decision is scheduled for its Jan. 10 meeting. Maps are available online at bloomingtonschools.info.

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BOYS BASKETBALL SHOWDOWN Bloomington Jefferson makes its season debut at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, when it travels to Eden Prairie for a non-conference boys basketball game. The Jaguars return home to play Chanhassen at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14.

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Alipate back to direct Jaguar offense Jefferson senior guard nears 1,000 career points BY GREG KLEVEN • SUN NEWSPAPERS Two veteran guards are expected to carry a heavy load for Bloomington Jefferson’s boys basketball team this season. Jaguar fans have watched Marcus Alipate handle point guard duties with flair the past three seasons. The 6-foot1 senior averaged 17 points per game last season and earned all-conference honors. “Marcus is about 25 points away from reaching 1,000 during his high school career,” said Jefferson coach Jeff Evens, starting his 15th season. “He directs our offense well from the point guard position and has the ability to drive inside or hit from the outside. “Marcus is a hard-working athlete.” Alipate will share the Jefferson captaincy with 6-1 senior Matt Hovila. “Matt is a shooting guard and plays solid defense,” said Evens. “He started for us last season.” Jefferson will depend on three other seniors for varsity contributions. Senior Kevin Handt is a 6-5 forward while Aaron Larkin stands 6-4 and also plays forward. Adam Witherspoon is a 6-2 guard/forward. Evens expects 6-4 junior forward Ryan Gilmer to earn valuable varsity minutes. “We have about five or six other varsity prospects we are looking at,” said Evens. “We will use our early games to find out who can help us as the season progresses.” Jefferson was 7-18 overall last season. The Jaguars defeated Edina 63-52 in the Class 4A, Section 2 quarterfinals before losing 64-50 to Eden Prairie in the semifinals. The Jaguars will open the 2010-11 season against host Eden Prairie at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10. Jefferson

Kennedy High’s boys basketball program hopes for smooth transition Nick Pocius is new Eagles’ head coach BY GREG KLEVEN • SUN NEWSPAPERS

Bloomington Jefferson’s Marcus Alipate dribbles past a Kennedy defender during action last season. Alipate, a senior, returns at point guard and is close to surpassing 1,000 career points. (Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer) hosts Chanhassen at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14. Jefferson’s coaching staff consists of Evens, Jimmy Williams (varsity

assistant), De Hanuman (junior varsity), Nick Zilka and Tim Carlson (sophomore), and Jake Dammann and Jake Kranz (ninth grade).

There will be a new look on and off the court for Kennedy’s boys basketball team this season. On the sidelines, Nick Pocius takes over the head coaching duties as a replacement for last year’s coach Jared Nuness, who left to accept an assistant coaching position at Baylor University. There will also be many new faces on the Eagle varsity roster. Kennedy’s four captains are 6-foot senior guard Jake Hodgson, 6-3 senior forward Dillon Lee, 6-0 junior guard Rico Gunn and 6-7 junior forward Jake Kohner. The Eagles will also count on 6-6 senior forward K-Cee Winfield, 5-8 senior guard Raphael Cabannis and 5-10 senior center Stephen Davis. Kennedy coach Pocius expects varsity help from 6-7 junior center Cullen Russo and 6-0 senior guard Deshun Patterson. “We are looking closely at a couple of other varsity prospects,” said Pocius. “We have a lot of good athletes and hard workers on our team. “The guys have been doing a lot of conditioning drills and should be in good physical shape.” Pocious wants to utilize his squad’s athleticism. “We will attack the lane hard and try to get to the free throw line as often as possible,” said the Eagle coach. Bloomington Kennedy hosts St. Paul Como Park at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11. Kennedy’s coaching staff consists of Pocious, Larry Brown (varsity assistant), Pat Buchanan (junior varsity head coach), Cory Jefferson (JV assistant), Kris Babler (sophomore head coach), Raheem Simmons (sophomore assistant), Aaron Robinson (ninth-grade head coach) and J.R. Sheets (ninth-grade assistant).

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Bell tolls loudly in Eagle girls hoops win Kennedy standout scores winning basket in victory over No. 1 Red Knights Bloomington Kennedy snapped a two-game losing streak in dramatic fashion at the Breakdown Tip-Off Classic Dec. 4 at Hopkins Lindbergh Center. The Eagles’ girls basketball team pulled out a 51-49 triumph over defending state Class 3A champion Benilde-St. Margaret’s. Kenisha Bell scored the winning field goal in the final seconds. Bell finished with a team-high 18 points. Tonoia Wade collected 15 points and Jade Martin finished with 10 points. Sheridan Reiners added six points to the Eagle victory cause. Kennedy (1-2) opened its season with a 77-65 loss to host Chanhassen Nov. 30. Three Kennedy players scored in double figures – Martin (19), Reiners (16) and Wade (12). Bell finished with eight points. Kennedy lost 61-56 to No. 2-ranked Eden Prairie Dec. 3 at home. Martin and Bell finished with 17 and 14 points respectively. Wade had nine points and Reiners netted eight points. Kennedy will travel to Minneapolis South for a 7 p.m. contest Friday, Dec. 10.

Boys hockey Bloomington Kennedy earned a hard-fought 2-1 boys hockey overtime decision over host St. Louis Park Dec. 4. Andrew Lamere scored a shorthanded goal in the second period for the Eagles in the second period. Tom Hinrichs picked up an assist. St. Louis Park tied the score at 1-1 on a goal midway in the third period. Ryan Kutzler scored the winning goal at 2:50 of overtime on a goal assisted by Matt Benolkin. Goalie Tony Basil preserved the win by making 15 saves. Rochester John Marshall blanked Kennedy 3-0 Dec. 2 in another nonconference game. Robbinsdale Cooper defeated Kennedy 9-2 Nov. 27. Lamere and Sam Merchant scored Kennedy goals. Assists were credited to Kutzler and Benolkin.

Bloomington wrestlers build foundation on state veterans BY GREG KLEVEN • SUN NEWSPAPERS

Bloomington Kennedy’s Kenisha Bell (14) soars high to score on a drive through the Benilde-St. Margaret’s defense during the Eagles’ 51-49 victory in the Breakdown TipOff Classic Dec. 4 at Hopkins Lindbergh Center. Bell scored the game-winning basket. (Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer) Kennedy, 1-2, will travel to Lakeville South for a 7:30 p.m. game Thursday, Dec. 9.

Girls hockey Kennedy’s girls hockey team has a 1-5 record. The Eagles host Rosemount at 2:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at Bloomington Ice Garden. Kennedy’s lone win was a 4-2 triumph over the Minneapolis Novas Nov. 20. Rachel Ganske, Amanda Dusing, Sarah Fredin and Britta Mach scored Kennedy goals. Lauren Hoese picked up two assists. Caitlin Cole, Katie Wells and Fredin had one assist each. Kennedy goalie Kathryn McGaffey made 20 saves.

Kennedy lost 4-2 to Burnsville Dec. 4 as Fredin and Lauren Nelson scored Eagle goals. Kennedy’s other losses were to Holy Angels (2-1), Tartan (3-2), Apple Valley (6-0) and North St. Paul (7-1).

Gymnastics Bloomington Kennedy gymnasts competed in the Simley Invitational Dec. 4. Kelly Jeans placed fourth on vault (8.7) and ninth on floor exercise (8.2) Megan Olson finished eighth on floor (8.25). Kennedy only had three individual entrants and didn’t qualify for a team score in the invitational meet. – Compiled by Greg Kleven

Bloomington’s cooperative high school wrestling team has two state tournament returnees as building blocks. Bloomington, composed of Kennedy and Jefferson high school wrestlers, has a strong upper-weight wrestler in Kennedy senior Josh Vaughan at 189. Vaughan is seeking a return ticket to state, as is Kennedy junior Ulises Diaz. Bloomington will also count on help from Kennedy senior Jared Rau at 171. He placed third in last season’s section tourney. Bloomington head coach Chuck Vavrosky has a huge rebuilding task ahead. There were 19 seniors who graduated from last year’s team, including state 145-pound champion Dylan Ness and Andrew Hermann, fifth at heavyweight. “We graduated a lot of good wrestlers, but I have been impressed by many of our new wrestlers,” said Vavrosky. “We have 16 freshmen out for the team and many are good varsity prospects. “Our young guys wrestled very aggressively in early season competition.” Bloomington opened its dual-meet season with a 37-31 victory over Lakeville South in South Suburban Conference action Dec. 2 at Kennedy High. Kennedy winners were Diaz (103), ninth-grader Johnny Maiers (112), senior Cullen Eidem (130), junior Hugo Felix (135), senior Caleb Miller (140), junior Ben Cousins (160), Vaughan (189) and senior Josh Harris (heavyweight). Bloomington was 1-3 in the Monticello team tourney Dec. 4. The locals defeated New Ulm but lost to St. Francis, Monticello and North Branch. Vaughan was unbeaten at 189 pounds in four tournament matches, improving his season record to 5-0. Bloomington’s other top season records belong to Cousins (4-1), Diaz (41), Rau (3-2), Felix (3-2) and sophomore Nick Lembeck (2-1). Bloomington’s junior varsity team placed first at Monticello. Bloomington will compete in a quadrangular meet at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, at Northfield. Other tournament entrants are Faribault and Eastview. Bloomington’s wrestlers participate in the Delano individual tournament at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11.

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Jaguars net unbeaten girls basketball record

Bloomington Jefferson junior guard Britney Scherber (3) drives for the basket during a 52-45 victory over Sauk Centre in the Breakdown Tip-Off Classic Dec. 4 at Hopkins Lindbergh Center. (Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer)

Jefferson defeats Sauk Centre in Tip-Off Classic for third win

– Britney Scherber (23), Smith (16) and Brooke Fritzlar (10). Jefferson opened its season Nov. 27 with a 94-69 triumph over Duluth East. The Jaguars will travel to Chanhassen for a 7:15 p.m. game Tuesday, Dec. 14.

Bloomington Jefferson girls basketball coach Andy Meinhardt had high expectations for his team entering this season. And the Jaguars have not disappointed their coach. Jefferson has a 3-0 record after defeating Sauk Centre 52-45 in the Breakdown Tip-Off Classic Dec. 4 at Hopkins Lindbergh Center. Megan Scherber led the Jaguar offensive attack with 15 points. Anna Smith contributed 14 points and Allison Riersma finished with eight points. Other Jaguar scorers were Ellen Kokes (6), Britney Scherber (5), Cassie Anderson (2) and Nicole Tobon (2). Jefferson routed Wayzata 72-45 Dec. 2 as three players scored in double figures

Bloomington Jefferson opened its boys hockey season with a 6-3 South Suburban Conference loss to Apple Valley Nov. 30. Jaguar scorers were Austin Hunt, Jack Weiss and Eric Freschi. Assists went to Johnny Roisum, Nick Nielsen and Tim Donohue. Jefferson goalie Eric Fabano made 28 saves. The Jaguars lost 8-1 to Eden Prairie Dec. 4 at the Bloomington Ice Garden. Eden Prairie broke the game open with five goals in the second period to take a 6-1 lead. Ryan Siiro scored the Jaguars’ lone goal with assistance from Donohue. Fabano finished with 20 saves.

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Girls hockey Jefferson has a 2-5 girls hockey record after an 8-1 loss to Eagan Dec. 4. Holly Dietzler scored the Jaguar goal. Jefferson goalie Bailey Plaman stopped 10 shots. Eastview edged Jefferson 4-3 Nov. 30. Cydney Haaland, Elle DeBlieck and Katherine Marek netted Jaguar goals. Kelsey Cline had two assists. Jefferson defeated Northfield 3-2 Nov. 27 as Katie Cavanaugh, Kyle Earl and Erika Beek came through with Jaguar goals. Assists went to Dietzler, Cavanaugh and Cline. Plaman preserved the victory by making 26 saves. Rosemount topped the Jaguars 7-1 Nov. 23. Dietzler scored with help from Cline.

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The pre-kindergarten/kindergarten “Cubs” played in the 2010 Summer Kickers program. Pictured front row (l to r): Mayson Nkomazana, A.J. Wang, Natalie Grube. Back row (l to r): Janiele Stanoch, Jenna Hahn, Lily Benson, Henry Glenzinski, Coach Mandlekosi Nkomazana. Winter “Super Soccer Sundays” for pre-Kindergarten through third-graders begins on Sunday, January 2, 2011. Register now at www.bysc.org. Or call 952-926-2844. BYSC is also currently forming summer 2011 traveling teams for second through eighth graders.

BYSC KICKERS - CUBS

Bloomington Jefferson placed second in the Simley Invitational gymnastics meet Dec. 4. Rosemount was first with 132.35 points while Jefferson finished second (131.60). Jefferson’s Natalia Merrifield took first in all-around with a score of 34.05. She also won vault (9.40) and bars (8.95) and finished seventh on beam (7.65). Natasha Hansen placed second in allaround (33.90), second on bars (8.5) and floor exercise (8.05), and finished eighth on vault (8.3). Christine Koch was fourth as an allarounder (33.35) and finished fifth on vault (8.5) and bars (7.7). She was second on beam (8.35) and third on floor (8.0). Jasmin Mellesmoen was seventh on bars (7.4) and ninth on beam (7.0). Sarah Pertl finished 10th in all-around (28.60). – Compiled by Greg Kleven

SHORTS KHS girls alumni game All present and former Bloomington Kennedy girls hockey players are invited to participate in an alumni game at 9:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 24, at Bloomington Ice Garden. Coffee, hot chocolate and donuts will be served. For more information, contact Dennis Wineberg at den.wineberg@kingcontrols.com or Gretchen Mach at gemach@csbsju.edu.

Winter rec soccer The Bloomington Kickers’ winter “Super Soccer Sundays” program begins Sunday, Jan. 2, and runs through Feb. 6 at Jefferson and Kennedy activity centers. This program is for boys and girls in pre-kindergarten through third grade. Bloomington Youth Soccer Club (BYSC) runs this program. Register online at www.bysc.org or call 952-926-2844. T-shirts will be given to youngsters who are registered by Dec. 6.

Kennedy alumni BB event The 13th annual Bloomington Kennedy High School alumni 3-on-3 basketball tournament is Saturday, Dec. 18. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. Information: Don Johnson (952-8849084).

City hosts national event Bloomington has been awarded an Amateur Softball Association (ASA) national slowpitch tournament for the summer of 2011. Bloomington will host the National ASA Open, Class C and D co-rec slowpitch tournament Aug. 26-28 at Valley View and Dred Scott Fields.

Youth players aid VEAP The Bloomington Jefferson Squirt B Blue boys hockey team has collected 1,300 pounds of food for the Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People (VEAP) food pantry in Bloomington. Each month VEAP distributes food to 7,000 people, including 3,000 children, in Bloomington, Edina, Richfield and south Minneapolis. Charlie Jamieson led the Jefferson Squirt B Blue team with 157 pounds of food collected. (Editor’s note: Please e-mail all Bloomington sports shorts releases to gkleven@acnpapers.com or fax to sports editor Greg Kleven at 763-424-7388. Deadline for releases is noon on Thursday for publication in next week’s Sun-Current.)

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Flooring & Tile

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2470

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2490

Powerwashing

2490

2290

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2620

Tree Service

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2490

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2320

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2570

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2510

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2310

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Moving, Storage & Shipping

2430

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2280

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2320

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2290

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Cemetery Lots

3090

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Thomas Tree Service

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2630

15 yrs exp.

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

2660

Window Cleaning

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

320-762-8111 651-260-1335 Glen Haven, Crystal, MN: 3 lots in Christus Garden. Retail $2595 ea. asking $750 ea. 218-251-3767 320-676-8944

Sales

EDINA ESTATE SALE Dec 12-13-14 (9-6) 4012 KIPLING AVE S

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3000

3050

Merchandise Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

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3090

Cemetery Lots

Firewood

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Ideal Firewood

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FIREWOOD

Hardwood Mix-Solid stack, 2 yrs dry, 4'x8'x16â&#x20AC;? $110; or 2 for $210. 612-214-3347 FIREWOOD OAK & BIRCH

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3160

Furnishings

BED: $145 New QUEEN Pillowtop; KING $265; FULL $135. Can deliver. 612-419-2707

2 Yr Dried Oak Delivered & stacked - $110 4' x 8' x 16â&#x20AC;?

763-218-2353 952-334-9840 FIREWOOD

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2570

Sleep Number bed for sale, series 9000. Electric adjustable frame with pillow top. Head board with mirror, and side piers with drawers included. Works great $2,100. Call 612-237-1415

3260

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China: Moderne by Harmony House, 12 setting , 95 pcs. Exc cond! $600 952-843-8138

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Brooklyn Park

Fundraiser Estate Sale! Lots of items. 7948 Quail Ave N. Dec. 15,16, 17 & 18

3700

Leisure

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Child Care

Bloomington

Lic. Home Daycare has 1 FT Infant/Toddler Opg. 34 yrs Exp. 952-944-3828

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Mature, Lic. RN will provide in home healthcare. Fee negotiable. Jan 612-227-3239

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

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Help Wanted/ Full Time

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Fireplace & Firewood

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Medina HUGE Sample Sale - Christmas Gifts & Decorations Dec. 9-19 Weekdays & Saturdays 9-4; Sundays 11-3 Hwy 55 to So. Cty Rd 115 to Hamel Rd. Left to 3560 Kilkenny Ln.

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Glenhaven Mem. Gardens Couch, loveseat, chair Garden of Good Samaritan matching. Tan, microfiber 4 lots $1000 each / or $3500 Exc cond! $800 952-843-8138 for all. 763-537-8296 Formal Dining/Chrs $350. BR Set 50's $250. Coffee tbl, Estate $50. Steal! 952-835-5289

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Window Cleaning

3150

Needed in Bloomington PT, weekday, daytime hours. Experience preferred. Call Molly @ (952)814-7400

9100

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9100

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Dock Trucks and Cargo Vans Dynamex a national leader in the same day courier industry is in need of Independent Contractors with their 24-26 ft dock trucks w/ lift. Also 2006 or newer white trucks and vans. Work available immediately, Mon- Fri. Must be able to pass back ground and drug screen. Must be able to obtain commercial insurance. Must be able to speak clearly on Nextel. If interested please call Jodi 651-746-5945

ENTRY LEVEL SALES/ MARKETING POSITION Grandma Pants, Inc. a fleece clothing wholesaler across North America is looking for a recent college graduate for entry level sales/marketing. Job entails front end sales/ customer service, order entry, some general accounting, some national tradeshow travelling, office management and organization. Must have Microsoft office skills, excel, excellent customer service and people skills. A willingness to learn, flexible and organized. $30,000 a year salary position. Tentative start date 1/3/11. Email resumes to: erik @grandmapants.com MAIL RESUMES TO: Grandma Pants, Inc. 801 106th Street W, Suite 200A Bloomington, MN 55420 Serious Inquiries Only

Machinist Inspector Monday-Thursday 7am5:30pm 4-10s. Inspect Sheet Metal & Machined parts. EXPERIENCE with blue prints, CMM, Mics, Caliper, Pins & Thread Gages. Dimensional Documentation Required! GREAT BENEFITS & OVERTIME! Richlind Metal Fabricatiors, Inc. 4155 Peavy Rd. Chaska, MN 55318. PH 952-448-4862 FAX 952-448-5437

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Small but growing Eden Prairie medical marketing company needs a full time Marketing Specialist to perform a variety of duties including: media strategy development, media planning/buying, web planning/development and collateral development. Competitive salary, incentive and benefits package. Please send resume with salary requirements to: careers@threewire.com

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Foldcraft Co. A 100% employee-owned, manufacturer of booths, chairs, stools, cluster seating, cabinetry and millwork has the following career opportunities:

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9200

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MECHANIC Burnsville equipment dealer seeks exp mechanic to service underground construction equipment in shop & in field. CDL reqd for field service. Exc benefits. Fax 952-890-4563. Call Kenny at 952-890-6000. ken@trenchersplus.com Medical Records Energetic FT med rec clerk needed @ busy peds clinic in West metro. Must be able to walk/stand/ multitask all day. Exp pref. Fax resume to Julie @ 952-473-7908

9200

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Maintenance/ Janitorial National Management Company is seeking a part time maintenance/janitorial for a new 36 unit elderly housing complex in Bloomington, MN. 18 hours per week. Plumbing, electric, HVAC knowledge necessary. Please fax resume to: 952-881-9813 email resume to: khulbert @ahepahousing.org

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