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Despite objections, schools chief gets new 3-year deal Trio wanted process to precede negotiations BY MIKE HANKS – SUN NEWSPAPERS The opposition insisted it was the process that led to their votes against a three-year contract extension for Bloomington School District’s superintendent. With the same trio opposing the three-year deal that opposed the negotiation process four weeks earlier, the Bloomington Board of Education voted 4-3 to extend Supt. Les Fujitake’s contract during its Oct. 10 meeting. The contract extension carries an annual salary of $180,000, beginning next summer. Fujitake will receive a $4,000 increase in his annual salary under the new deal. Boardmember Mark Hibbs characterized the negotiation as unusual, noting that it was carried out during a board study session rather than in a closed session, per Fujitake’s request. He criticized the timing and execution of the extension, noting that the board was granting the extension more than eight months before the current contract expires. With three board seats up for election this fall

Junior firefighter training Cameron Kurtz, 3, of Bloomington dreams of the day when he will guide a Bloomington fire truck while sitting behind the wheel of a Bloomington Fire Department Station 3 truck. The department’s annual open house was Saturday, Oct. 15, at all six Bloomington stations, featuring educational displays, demonstrations and children’s activities. (Photo by Mike Hanks – Sun Newspapers)

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Practice rounds for roundabouts Residents get ready for 494-169 frontage road intersections BY PAUL GROESSEL – SUN NEWSPAPERS The Minnesota Department of Transportation played caddy for more than 80 people last weekend, helping them prepare for roundabouts that will hit the Interstate 494/Highway 169 interchange frontage roads. Four of six roundabouts in the highway interchange re-construction are expected to open up before the end of the year. For some residents, preparation included a practice round using golf carts. MnDOT used cones and street signs to create a mockup roundabout in the parking lot of Braemar Golf Course in Edina on Saturday, Oct. 15. After learning about roundabouts indoors, visitors had a chance use a golf cart to drive through the mock roundabout, getting ready for the real thing. A few of the visitors who took advantage of the golf-cart warm up round were thankful for the opportunity. “Everybody could use this course,” Dave Jordan of Bloomington said, after

Other roundabout tips from MnDOT: - Yield to drivers already in the roundabouts. - Stay in your lane; do not change lanes. - Do not stop in the roundabout. - Avoid driving next to oversize vehicles. Info: dot.state.mn.us. he and his wife Margit Jordan took a golf cart ride. Dave Jordan said the learning session may be intended for older adults, but young people should be taught how to use roundabouts properly, too. “I think it should be part of driver’s training,” Margit Jordan said. One of the biggest roundabout hurdles is using two-lane roundabouts, which are not as straight forward as onelane roundabouts. MnDOT workers and educated visitors from Saturday’s open house said the driver has to know which lane to be in before entering the roundabout. To go straight or right, use the right lane; to go straight, left or to make a U-turn, use the left lane, according to MnDOT.

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Traffic stop leads to drug arrests in Bloomington BY MIKE HANKS • SUN NEWSPAPERS A late night traffic stop for an equipment violation in Bloomington resulted in five arrests for suspicion of crack cocaine possession. The vehicle was stopped on Normandale Boulevard in the early morning hours of Oct. 10, according to Bloomington Police Commander Mark Stehlik. The driver, a 46-year-old Minneapolis man, was not carrying identification but told the patrol officer that the police were familiar with him, Stehlik

said. The Minneapolis man was one of five occupants inside the Pontiac G6, which did not appear to be registered to any of the occupants of the vehicle based upon the names they gave to the officer, Stehlik explained. A 39-year-old Cottage Grove man told the officer the vehicle was from his auto detailing shop and that he had permission to use the vehicle, Stehlik said. Subsequent investigation determined that was not the case, he noted. The five occupants were ordered out of

the vehicle for further questioning. Inside the vehicle a bong was found on the floor behind the driver’s seat. Further investigation turned up traces of crack cocaine that had been smashed into the carpeting of the vehicle, Stehlik said. All five occupants of the vehicle were arrested on suspicion of fifth-degree possession of cocaine, including a 43-year-old White Bear Lake man, who initially gave a false name and had an outstanding warrant. Also arrested were a 52-year-old Minneapolis man and a 47-year-old

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Student arrested A lost cell phone resulted in a Bloomington Jefferson High School student being arrested and charged with possession of tobacco and second-degree possession of a controlled substance. The 15-year-old student was arrested Oct. 7, a day after a cell phone was found inside the school. In checking the phone for contact information school officials found messages suggesting a student in the school was in possession of a controlled substance, Stehlik said. Upon questioning several students whose numbers appeared in the phone school officials identified the 15-year-old boy as the suspect. A check of his backpack found 114 Adderal pills, which is sometimes prescribed as treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Adderal is a schedule 2 controlled substance, meaning it has a high potential for abuse and has the highest likelihood for abuse among drugs that have an accepted medical use in the United States, Stehlik POLICE: TO NEXT PAGE

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Naked mile A 54-year-old Bloomington man was arrested for indecent exposure after midnight Oct. 8 following reports of a naked man running in the vicinity of the Bethany College of Missions campus. After calling police, residents near the college, 6820 Auto Club Road, found the man hiding on the ground outside a nearby residence and detained him until police arrived. The man, wearing only shoes and a hat, told police “it was a nice night out,” and “he wanted to be more free,” according to Stehlik.

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Oct. 7 after attempting to purchase a watch from Ben Bridge Jewelers at Mall of America, according to Stehlik. The man attempted to establish a line of credit for $10,000 to purchase a watch, but the Texas driver’s license the man produced turned out to be fake, as the license number had too many digits, and the picture on the license appeared to be that of a Hispanic male. The man who filled out the credit application was Asian, Stehlik noted. The man had left the store while his credit application was being processed. When the identification appeared to be fake, Bloomington police were called. As an officer was taking the report the suspect called the store to question the status of his application. He was identified inside the mall and arrested. The suspect was in possession of several cards, including a credit card, with the same name on all of them at the time of his arrest. Although the man initially claimed it was his name, further investigation determined he was giving a false name. He then identified himself by his real name, Stehlik added.

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Disabled employees make valuable contributions BY JUDY LYSNE – GUEST COLUMNIST “Joe has dealt with a list of tasks that has varied by week or day. He is so meticulous that we have him working on computerized machines in the model shop. Engineers request him specifically to help with assembly projects. The labs are so much more productive than they were one year ago because of Joe’s project help.” Wouldn’t we all like to be described that way by our colleagues at work? Over the last two years, Joe has become an integral and trusted member of the team. He was hired through a partnership between his employer and Lifeworks Services, a nonprofit in the Twin Cities that links companies to clients with disabilities. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month,

a time devoted to increasing the public’s awareness of the contributions and skills of American workers with disabilities. Jobs are important to all of us and people with disabilities are no exception. Lifeworks Services consults with employers to identify their specific production and business needs and then matches Lifeworks clients who are right for the jobs. Because every business is unique, we work closely with the employer to develop a solution that matches its need. This year we have worked with 300 companies throughout the metro area, Hastings and Mankato who employ one or more of our clients. People with disabilities can become valuable members of your team, stabilizing highturnover jobs and freeing up highly skilled employees to focus

on other tasks. They are motivated and reliable workers. The benefits, however, go far beyond what would be in the employee’s job description. While earning a paycheck, the person with a disability gains a sense of belonging and accomplishment. Companies tell us our clients positively impact the morale of other employees. The presence of our clients also enhances the diversity of their workforce. As you look around your workplace, you monitor the workflow in each position. Is there a part of the process that you are having difficulty sustaining? What is the work you always mean to get to but don’t? We will work with you to identify where your process could be better maintained by the presence of our clients. After our client joins your workforce, he or she is visit-

ed regularly by a job coach who supports the employee to learn new skills, prioritize the work and add new tasks. Joe, that popular employee I described in the beginning, has changed the place he works. The systems engineering lab took on the monumental task of re-doing the parts area that serves the entire building. The team involved Joe in the process so he could maintain it. A valued employee who happens to have a disability can make a valuable contribution to your organization. Go to lifeworks.org, call 651-365-3730 or contact any nonprofit you know in the community who works to place people with disabilities in our workforce.

continued Bloomington’s long tradition of a disciplined pay-asyou-go government, which plans and budgets for the long term. We should all be proud of our civic leadership and city government. That’s why I’m voting for Winstead this November. Shawn Johnson Bloomington

each of our legislators and governor be staked to an anthill and covered in honey.” I am led to ask: Do you hope that what you write has meaning in other people’s lives? If so, do you really want to advocate a violent response to difficult feelings? Do you want the children around you to learn from your words and grow up with this kind of solution as their method of conflict resolution? Bruce Lehrer Crystal

Lysne, of Bloomington, is president and CEO of Lifeworks Services in Eagan.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Lehmann respects all residents’ views To the editor: Mike Lehmann is a well-qualified candidate for the Bloomington City Council atlarge position. He has resided in Bloomington for more than 31 years and I have been his neighbor for all of my 22 years here. His children graduated from Bloomington schools, he is assisting in the raising of his grandson and he has been an asset to the neighborhood, always willing to help a neighbor in need. He carefully listens to all people and respects their views. I know he has been successful in his various business ventures and he has appeared before the city council as a representative for the neighborhood. He cares for the residents and wants them to be more involved in all of the

important decisions the city makes. Please join me in supporting Mike Lehmann for the Bloomington City Council atlarge seat. Patty Gernbacher Bloomington

City services: top notch, reasonable To the editor: The economy is affecting us all – individuals, families, and government – and we are all adjusting every day. But when I look at what is happening here in Bloomington, I am pleased that despite the extreme challenges presented by this tough economy, the city of Bloomington continues to provide us, its residents, with topnotch services at a reasonable price. Mayor Gene Winstead has

Do words have a meaning To the editor: As a parent, I am always encouraging my child to find non-violent ways of resolving difficult feelings. So as I read the article “We are not as socialist as some may think we are,” and I read the writers response to his difficult feelings, “polite society doesn’t use tar and feathers any longer; but were we still in those halcyon days, I would recommend that

Discern truth before voting To the editor: The city of Bloomington has a long tradition of exemplary municipal government. To uphold that good government tradition, voters are going to LETTERS: TO NEXT PAGE

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Letters FROM PREVIOUS PAGE have to scratch below the surface of each candidate’s campaign literature to discern the truth this year. You will hear some candidates complain that spending is out of control when, in fact, the city’s spending has been essentially flat for the past three years and is budgeted to decline in 2012. Bloomington has the lowest property taxes per household of any major city in Hennepin County. You may read that the city is assuming dangerous levels of debt when, in reality, the city is saving both current and future generations of Bloomington taxpayers money by investing in the maintenance of its infrastructure at a time when unprecedented low interest rates and construction costs will minimize the cost. The city’s fiscal policies are so sound that Bloomington is one of only a handful of cities in the

entire nation with a AAA bond rating from all three rating agencies. In fact, if your city property taxes increase in 2012, it will be entirely due to the state legislature’s decision to eliminate your Market Value Homestead Credit. This November, the heirs to Bloomington’s good government tradition are Mayor Gene Winstead, council members Tim Busse (At-Large) and Vern Wilcox (District 4) and former Planning Commission member Jack Baloga (District 3). A vote for these four will assure at least another two years of sound fiscal policy and quality government services. Steve Elkins Bloomington Elkins is a former Bloomington City Council member and current Metropolitan Council member representing Bloomington.

Korman has passion for Bloomington schools To the editor:

I am excited to write today to encourage Bloomington residents to vote for Nelly Korman for Bloomington School Board. I got to know Nelly from volunteering in the schools together. Her passion for strong Bloomington schools is impressive. I really like that she doesn't just talk about problems, she steps forward and acts. I have been impressed with Nelly as she volunteers in our schools and works to improve the educational quality for all Bloomington kids. She is adept at working with students, teachers and parents. I know she will do a great job for all of us and I hope you will join me in voting for Nelly Korman for Bloomington School Board on Nov. 8. Tracy Harms Bloomington

Baloga is best choice for District 3 seat To the editor: I am casting my vote for Jack Baloga to be my Bloomington City Council rep-

resentative in District 3. I urge you to join me in voting for Jack on Nov. 8. Jack has already served the citizens of Bloomington in several key areas; as a six-year member of the Planning Commission, on the Board of Appeals and Equalization, on the Charter Commission and on the Citizens Parks Master Task Force. This service has given him a firsthand view of the opportunities and challenges facing Bloomington in future years. We need that kind of experience and vision to help Bloomington continue to be a great place to live and work. His knowledge and experience as a senior executive and small businessman, along with his community service will make Jack a valuable addition to our city council. If you have not had the opportunity to meet Jack personally, I urge you to visit his web site at jackbalogaforcitycouncil.com. I’m confident you will agree that Jack is the best choice for District 3. Dan Hallberg Bloomington

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EDUCATION NOTES Kennedy to perform ‘My Fair Lady’ Bloomington Kennedy High School Theatre Company will present “My Fair Lady” next week. The musical tells of how professor of phonetics Henry Higgins (played by Eddie Pribyl) meets cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle (played by Lydia Mwambi) in the market, he bets his friend Colonel Pickering (Ravel Ward) that he could turn her into a duchess within months. After tedious and grueling months of drilling lessons in phonetics and elocution, Eliza is transformed into a beautiful and elegant young lady. When more than one suitor begins to fall for her newly found beauty, the drama heats up. Performances are 7 p.m. Oct. 27-29 and 2 p.m. Oct. 30 in the school’s auditorium, 9701 Nicollet Ave. S. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. A preview performance for seniors is 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26. Tickets for the preview are $3. Tickets for all shows are available in advance and one hour before curtain. Tickets: 952-681-5231.

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Hillcrest to celebrate 20-year anniversary Bloomington’s Hillcrest Community School will host a celebration next week to honor its 20-year anniversary. The theme of the celebration is “Honor the Past, Embrace the Present, and Celebrate the Future.” The celebration begins 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at the school, 9301 Thomas Road. The school will host an open house 5-7 p.m. Thursday for all current and past families, staff and students, including a 6 p.m. program honoring the past accomplishments of the school and introduction to the school’s new “artful learning” focus. “As Hillcrest Community School begins its arts integration model, we want to recognize the past 20 years as an educational choice for our community,” said Hillcrest Principal Paul Schullo. Info: 952-681-5300.

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VOTERS GUIDE Bloomington Board of Education Four people are running for three open seats on the Bloomington Board of Education: incumbent Maureen Bartolotta, Dick Bergstrom, Nelly Korman and Ricardo Oliva. Judy Gruggen withdrew from the race, but her name will remain on the ballot. The term is four years. Each board member is paid $600 monthly.

Maureen Bartolotta Address: 9349 Hyland Creek Circle, Bloomington Family: Husband, Ralph, 2 children Education: B.A., U.S. History Occupation: Part-time community service representative and community volunteer Years in community: 19 Community involvement: Bloomington United for Youth, St. Edward’s Church Information: maureen- Maureen Bartolotta forschoolboard.com Maureen Bartolotta, 57, is an eight-year Bloomington School Board member. Her tenure includes three years as board chairwoman. Her years of experience have allowed her to understand the inner workings of the district. She is seeking to continue applying her knowledge of the district in shaping the district’s policies. District funding is among the challenges the board will face in the upcoming term, according to Bartolotta. “It’s hard to sustain programs if the money isn’t there,” she said. With state cuts to education funding the board will have to answer a difficult question, she said. “How do we continue to do the good work that we’re doing, but with less in our budget? “So far we haven’t had that problem,” she noted. Evaluating programs and reducing expenditures is a recurring challenge for the district. In the past the district has formed a community panel to discuss ideas to reduce expenditures. It’s a discussion the board will consider having again, and one Bartolotta supports. “Outside eyes can see things we don’t see,” she said.

Not all ideas have to be substantial, she noted. If both high schools can be well served by combining extra-curricular activity teams, thereby reducing the coaching costs within the district, she is favor of such measures. “They’re small, but they can add up to good savings,” she said. To help sustain the district’s programs the board must continue to purse several partnerships, according to Bartolotta. In its effort to support early childhood family education, for example, the district received a McKnight Foundation grant for the creation of initiatives to improve literacy, she explained. Grants, partnerships with colleges that provide analysis for the district and community business and nonprofit agency partnerships all play a role in sustaining the district’s programs and services, she said, adding that she supports initiatives to include more members of Bloomington’s senior community in school programs and functions. Bartolotta is satisfied with the end result of the board’s initiative to redraw the elementary school boundaries and revise its open enrollment policy, saying that 90 percent of families were able to send their children to the school of their choice following the revisions. She praised the volunteer committee that steered the initiative. “They really worked hard to do it fairly,” she said. The board compromised in implementing changes that are intended to alleviate overcrowding at some schools, she added, saying the approved changes minimized the impact on district families.

Dick Bergstrom Address: 10025 Girard Ave. S., Bloomington Family: Wife, Gini, 2 children Education: High school diploma, 5-1/2 years of college Occupation: Stay-at-home dad Years in community: 12 Community involvement: Bloomington and Richfield Parent Advisory Council, elementary school lunch server, H.O.M.E. volunteer Dick Bergstrom Information: xr.com/ bergstrom Dick Bergstrom, 51, was invited to attend a Bloomington School Board meeting one year ago as the board was considering changes to the district’s elementary school boundaries. He didn’t find it fair to form an opinion on the board’s performance after one meeting, so he continued to attend them. He began asking questions about the board’s

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processes and found the lack of teamwork among board members, and the disconnect between the board and residents, to be displeasing. When he was asked in December if he was interested in running for the board, he didn’t think he could do any worse. And he welcomes the opportunity to participate in determining the future of the district rather than simply sit back and complain about the end result. “It’s one thing to complain, it’s another to bring a plan,” he said. As a stay-at-home dad after 17 years of employment, Bergstrom is connected to Bloomington’s schools through his sons. As a board member he is willing to listen and learn before making decisions. “I don’t come with a bucket full of answers,” he said. “I don’t know all the questions.” If elected Bergstrom is committed to working with his fellow board members even when there’s disagreement about a course of action, he added. Bergstrom expects to ask many questions in determining the answer to a major question the board will have to answer in the coming year. “How do we do the same with less money? “You manage your wants and needs.” When making decisions, Bergstrom will consider the needs of all students in the district, from the high achievers to those who are underperforming, he explained. The district’s elementary boundary adjustments and open enrollment policy changes “ended up being a politically correct compromise,” according to Bergstrom. The board backed off from some of its proposed changes as a result of feedback from residents, he said. Those who he has spoken with have a different analysis of the end result than the district’s opinion, he noted. He questions what a year of discussions accomplished, and what the boundary changes will lead to. There was an implied question of what comes next for the district, but no plan to address the question. And that’s a topic he would like to address as a member of the school board.

Nelly Korman Address: 9240 Upton Ave. S., Bloomington Family: Husband, Mark, 3 children Education: B.A., linguistics Occupation: Substitute teacher Years in community: 8 Community involvement: Girl Scout leader, Latino Parent Association, Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force, Bloomington Covenant Church Nelly Korman

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2011 SUN NEWSPAPERS VOTERS GUIDE Information: kormanforourschools.com Nelly Korman, 39, has been involved with the Bloomington School District in varying capacities during her eight years as a Bloomington resident. She has provided interpreting and translating service to the district, worked as a paraprofessional and works as a substitute in the district while raising three children attending Bloomington schools. “I am very sensitive to the issues that affect the education of my children and my students,” she said. “The best way for me to give back is through the field that I know, which is education. “I am ready to help, I am ready to be a resource to the community.” Korman sees her experience as a parent and an educator as assets that would benefit the school board. In addition, as an immigrant from Columbia, she would serve as a liaison between the board and the district’s diverse and growing population, she explained. The district needs to improve its communication, according to Korman. As a board member Korman intends to do that by gathering comments and feedback from both district staff and parents, she said. “I think the district has done a very good job at trying to keep the budget in good shape,” Korman said. Finding creative solutions to maintain the district’s programs, as well as assessing programs should the district be forced to make budget cuts, will be challenges Korman anticipates the board will face. In weighing decisions pertaining to budget cuts Korman wants the community involved in deciding where cuts are to be made. Although the focus is on the financial picture when making budget decisions, the board needs to look further into the academic impact of budget decisions, she explained. Korman considers herself to be a researcher who likes to study options in making the right decisions. As a manager for a statewide bilingual initiative in Columbia, she was responsible for oversight of the pro-

gram budget and its approval, she noted. Although the district provided opportunities for parents to be involved in redrawing the elementary school boundaries, there should have been more outreach to the community, particularly toward residents who were unfamiliar with how the district operates due to cultural or language barriers, according to Korman. She would have favored further research and more time for discussion and comment before the decision was made, she said.

Ricardo Oliva Address: 10725 Bush Lake Road Circle, Bloomington Family: Wife, Jennifer, 3 children Education: B.M., contemporary writing and production, Berklee College of Music Occupation: Music teacher, self-employed musician Years in community: 33 Community involvement: Volunteer Bloomington Athletic Association baseball coach Information: facebook.com/ Ricardo Oliva RicOlivaSchoolBoard Ric Oliva’s interest in the decisions made by the Bloomington Board of Education began with the discussions of redrawing the boundaries and adjusting the open enrollment policy for Bloomington’s elementary schools. He participated in the public discussions, realizing, “Instead of just complaining about politics, I wanted to be there. “I wanted my voice to be heard,” he said. “I grew up here and my kids are growing up here,” he added. “I want to continue the legacy of success that we’ve had.”

The 36-year-old music teacher and business owner, who handles contracts and businesses matters for two bands he performs with, wants to preserve the educational opportunities in Bloomington’s schools. “We need to educate the whole child,” he said. Assessments of success shouldn’t be limited to test scores for math and reading skills, he explained. “There’s a lot more to education and life.” His top concerns as a board candidate are tied to the district budget and test scores. Oliva favors budget decisions that preserve programs such as music. “We need to make sure we’re promoting arts,” he said. A well-rounded education is important and he has yet to hear a parent say there’s not a value to arts education or that arts programs should be cut, he explained. He favors budget reductions that preserve the district’s educational programming, such as cutting at the administrative level, he said. He wants to find ways to preserve and enhance the district’s programs and expects that to be a challenge in the coming years. The district’s Adequate Yearly Progress score is insufficient in gauging the success of the district, according to Oliva. He is a proponent of analyzing individual student achievement as a measure of the district’s success, noting that students who move to Bloomington during their education may score lower than students who started in the district. Their test results may show they are on the low end in terms of achievement, but that doesn’t necessarily account for progress the student has made, he explained. “We need to promote those things that are showing what we do well,” he said. Oliva thinks the district changes to neighborhood boundaries and the open enrollment policy were unnecessary. Rejecting open enrollment applications to schools exceeding capacity would have taken care of the problem, he said. He is dissatisfied with the end result of the process and doesn’t see the changes providing the immediate results they were intended to achieve.

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Richfield firefighter died on duty in 1955 But there is no public recognition for James Spillane’s sacrifice BY BILLIE JO RASSAT – SUN NEWSPAPERS The only firefighter that lost his life in the line of duty on behalf of the city of Richfield is not recognized for his sacrifice on the Minnesota State Firefighter Memorial. On June 16, 1955, volunteer firefighter for the city of Richfield James Spillane, 32, died fighting a fire at 6437 5th Ave. The fire was one of two that night set by an arsonist, according to news articles from the time. Spillane was taken from his wife, Florence, and two children, 2-year-old Mary O’Rourke and 4-year-old Michael Spillane. During the fire, Spillane collapsed after suffering from smoke inhalation in the low attic area of the home and was transported to St. Mary’s hospital, but died during transport in the ambulance. Now for Spillane’s selfless efforts, Richfield Fire Chief Wayne Kewitsch is

going straight to the Richfield Historical leading a mission to gain Spillane’s Society and rummaging around through acknowledgment on the Minnesota State old microfilmed news articles to develop Firefighter Memorial. evidence showing “We want to make sure Spillane’s heroics. he and his family are recHe contacted the ognized for the sacrifices family to see about dedihe made on behalf of the cating the new training citizens of Richfield,” room in the Richfield Kewitsch said. Municipal Center, that Kewitsch was the department had approached by the already named after Minnesota Fire Service Spillane. Foundation to help raise Through the social donations to collect media site, Facebook, $600,000 in donations by O’Rourke reached out to Dec. 31 to construct a new the Minnesota Fire memorial on State Capitol Service Foundation, grounds for a larger and stating, “My Dad, James more accessible statue Spillane, was a Richfield than the one that sits near volunteer fireman who the baggage claim area at lost his life on June 16, the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Richfield Volunteer Firefighter James 1955, while in the line of After finding out the only Spillane died in 1955 while on duty. His is duty. He is the only firefirefighter to lose his life honored at the new Richfield Municipal fighter from Richfield in Richfield’s history was Center with a display of a picture of the who has ever died while not on the monument, fallen hero and his original badge. fighting a fire. I hope that his name will be Kewitsch began his quest. (Submitted Photo) included on the memoKewitsch efforts rial that is being planned for the state included researching Spillane’s case,

Capitol. I just found out he’s not listed at all on the current one. He deserves to be honored.” The foundation responded to her post with, “My deepest sympathies to you and your family for your loss. I know that Richfield Fire Chief Wayne Kewitsch is working hard to get your father the recognition he deserves. I am certain James will be included.” The statue honors the 193 Minnesota firefighters who have given their lives since 1881. It was moved to the baggage claim area about 20 years ago, from a more public and accessible portion of the airport, said foundation president and Eden Prairie Fire Chief George Esbensen. Now, the foundation would like to “claim a more sacred ground” for a memorial, Esbensen said, which would be more accessible to the public, on a southern portion of the State Capitol property in St. Paul. To donate or learn more, visit mnfireservicefoundation.org. Contributions to the Minnesota State Firefighter Memorial fundraiser can also be sent to: Minnesota Fire Service Foundation c/o Flagship Bank, 7525 Office Ridge Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344.

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District 3 hopefuls to speak in Bloomington Two potential candidates for the Democratic-Farmer-Labor endorsement in the Third Congressional District will speak at the Bloomington Progressive Issues Forum meeting next week. The program begins 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Davanni’s Restaurant, 8605 Lyndale Ave. S., Bloomington. A dinner social begins at 5:30 p.m. Sharon Sund and Brian Barnes will speak at the meeting. Sund, of Plymouth, is a small business operator and has a professional background in science and technology. With degrees in chemistry, biology and technical communications, Sund previously worked for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Barnes, of Edina, manages global marketing and sales for the marine division of a Fortune 200 company and is an 11-year veteran of the U.S. Naval Reserve. He has served in DFL leadership roles on district and state committees, most recently as associate chair in Minnesota Senate District 44. Info: addiemattson@comcast .net.

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Honor Flights pay tribute to World War II veterans BY SUE WEBBER • SUN NEWSPAPERS Larry Martin enlisted in the U.S. Navy nine days after he turned 17, and he served for three years, nine months and 20 days – from April 18, 1944 to Feb. 7, 1948. Sixty-three years after his discharge - on Oct. 8, 2011 – Martin was in a group of 100 World War II veterans who faced throngs of people in two cities cheering the service they gave to their country. The group of metro area World War II

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Minnesota Pillar. On the return trip, the group sang the hymns of their various branches of the service. The flight touched down in the Twin Cities about 11 p.m. and was greeted by ROTC students and military personnel, a band, coffee and cookies. Along with the military people saluting the veterans as they deplaned in the Twin Cities were family members and friends that the vets didn’t know would be on hand for the return trip. Big band music was played near the baggage claim in their honor as they arrived. Anne Janda of Bloomington, campus director of Village Shores senior community in Richfield, was another of the guardians on the Oct. 8 flight. It was her third trip on an Honor Flight. “It was just great,” she said. “I keep applying to be a guardian. Every time I get home, I make another application. It’s incredible. It’s so well organized, just as smooth as it can be. The camaraderie is delightful. The veterans start off the trip not knowing each other, and it turns out to be just delightful to be in their company.” Veterans who make the trip are told not to bring a thing. The Veterans Administration supplies wheelchairs and oxygen; a doctor and several nurses are aboard the flight. Each flight also has a videographer who takes photos of the group and the memorials and later provides a DVD and CD for each of the veterans. “When they get off the plane, you can’t understand how exciting it is,” Janda said. “I really enjoy seeing the surprise on the veterans’ faces when they first get off the plane and see the crowd of people applauding and the kids holding posters of thanks. There are people in Washington who go to meet those flights every weekend. It’s just so moving.” Janda said she also enjoys hearing the veterans’ stories during the 20-hour excursions. “I just cannot say enough about the Honor Flights,” Janda said. “It’s a great history lesson. It’s a great human lesson. It’s the most humbling thing I’ve ever done. It’s an honor to be involved.” Jerry and Jana Kyser of Roseville are directors of Honor Flight Twin Cities. Info: HonorFlightTwinCities.org, or 651-481-8835 (Jerry and Jana Kyser).

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COMMUNITY NOTES DAR meeting set for Nov. 10 in Edina The Daughters of the American Revolution Monument Chapter, which includes Edina, Bloomington, Hopkins and Eden Prairie, will meet 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, in a private home in Edina. Minnesota State Regent Bonnie Kottschade will speak. Guests and anyone interested in membership are welcome to attend. Info: 952-941-3542 (Dianne Plunkett Latham) or rootsweb.com/~mnmcdar. District 3 hopefuls to speak in Bloomington Two potential candidates for the Democratic-Farmer-Labor endorsement in the Third Congressional District will speak at the Bloomington Progressive Issues Forum meeting next week. The program begins 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Davanni’s Restaurant, 8605 Lyndale Ave. S., Bloomington. A dinner social begins at 5:30 p.m. Sharon Sund and Brian Barnes will speak at the meeting. Sund, of Plymouth, is a small busi-

ness operator and has a professional background in science and technology. With degrees in chemistry, biology and technical communications, Sund previously worked for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Barnes, of Edina, manages global marketing and sales for the marine division of a Fortune 200 company and is an 11-year veteran of the U.S. Naval Reserve. He has served in DFL leadership roles on district and state committees, most recently as associate chair in Minnesota Senate District 44. Info: addiemattson@comcast.net.

Juried art exhibition opens next week The 35th annual Members’ Juried Art Exhibition opens next week at the Inez Greenberg Gallery in Bloomington. The exhibition features original artwork by members of Bloomington Theatre and Art Center from Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Wisconsin. Artwork included in the exhibition will be juried Lyndel King. King is the

director and chief curator of the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota, a position she has held for more than 30 years. King will also select seven works to receive cash awards, including a $300 best of show award. The exhibition is Oct. 27 through Dec. 2 in the gallery of the Bloomington Theatre and Art Center, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road. An opening reception and awards ceremony is 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 1-10 p.m. Sundays. Info: 952-563-8575.

No appointments are needed. Donations are requested but not required for the immunizations. The clinics will be: • Tuesday, Nov. 1 and Tuesday, Nov. 15, 3-5:30 p.m. at the Bloomington Division of Health, 1900 W. Old Shakopee Road. • Tuesday, Nov. 22, 9-11 a.m. at Hennepin County’s Brookdale Service Center, 6125 Shingle Creek Road. • Friday, Nov. 4, 8:30-11 a.m. at Hennepin Health Services Building, 525 Portland Ave. S., Minneapolis. Info: hennepin.us/vaccines or 612348-2884.

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Edina resident Brian Barnes has announced his campaign for U.S. House in the 3rd Congressional District. Barnes currently runs the global marketing and sales for the marine division of a Fortune 200 company. He is a graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, has served 11 years in the U.S. Navy Reserve and earned an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis.

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cement mixture and formed to provide an overhang drip edge. This assures the water will shed helping to prevent erosion in the mortar and brick of the chimneys surfaces. Keeping the crown “watertight” and shedding away from the sponge like masonry elements that the chimney is built of is the most important element to preventing deterioration. At AirBroom Minnesota we use the industry leading line of Saver products to build and repair chimneys. Use of these products allows us to pass on manufacturers material warranties of up to 15 years to our clients. 3) Waterproof your masonry chimney and crown. Most masonry is porous and will absorb large amounts of water. Brick acts like a sponge absorbing water and wicking it to the chimney interior. Products we use are specifically developed for use as waterproofing agents on masonry chimneys. These are vapor permeable – which means they allow the masonry to breath out but not in. This allows water that has penetrated the chimney to escape while preventing additional water from entering from the outside. Non vapor permeable sealers commonly available should never be used because they trap moisture inside actually accelerating deterioration. We use a special permeable sealer with a 10 year consumer warranty to protect your chimney. Doing this before deterioration occurs can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars in future repairs. Water damage to chimneys is usually a slow subtle process. The problem is generally not obvious until it has become quite serious. Although these prevention measures may cost you a few dollars they can save you a lot more by preventing large future masonry repairs. The Hartmann’s at AirBroom Minnesota in Excelsior offer free no obligation repair estimates in the Western Metro area. Call John, Jim, or Lynda today to arrange a free no obligation estimate. Visit us at AirBroomMinnesota.com or call us at 952.545.2254. As a bonus, repair jobs over $750 scheduled with us prior to October 30th receive $100 off when you mention this article.

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Mayor 10:30 p.m. Kennedy Impact: Oct. 5 11 p.m. Jaguar SPOTS: Oct. 5 11:30 p.m. Commission Updates: October

Thursday, Oct. 27 6 p.m. Planning Commission: Oct. 27

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Pony Rides & Petting Zoo 1:00-3:00 pm

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

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Sunday: 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Wednesday: 6:00 p.m.

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Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00 am Education For All ages 9:45 am Nursery Provided

Mount Olivet Lutheran Church 50th Street between James & Knox Ave. So., P Minneapolis 612-926-7651 â&#x20AC;˘ www.mtolivet.org Sunday Mornings 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 am and 12 noon

Sunday Church School 9:00, 10:00 & 11:00 am

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

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CALVARY UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Reverend Thomas Andrews - Pastor

8800 Nicollet Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420

(952) 888-0215 SERVICE TIMES

SUNDAY 10:30 AM . MORNING WORSHIP 6:00 PM . . . . EVENING WORSHIP

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9:30 AM Sunday Worship Sunday, October 9th Join us for Dog Days Celebration-Brats, hot dogs & all the trimmings! Pastors: Charles R. Carlson, Anne Hokenstad www.house-of-prayer.com 7625 Chicago Ave. S., P Richfield, MN 612-866-8471

Hillcrest United Methodist Church 9:30am Sunday Worship & Church School Nursery Available

9100 Russell Ave. So. Bloomington, MN 55431 (2 Blocks W. of Penn on 91st)

(952) 881-8601

CALENDAR Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011

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21 ROTARY CLUB OF BLOOMINGTON DAYMAKERS When: 7:29 a.m. Where: Hilton Minneapolis-Bloomington, 3900 American Blvd. W., Bloomington Info: daymakers.org SKI AND SNOWBOARD EXPO When: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Where: Mall of America, Bloomington Info: mallofamerica.com

22 CLASSIC COUNTRY MUSIC JAM When: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Where: Creekside Community Center, 9801 Penn Ave. S., Bloomington Info: 952-563-4944 THE TONGASS: ALASKAN RAINFOREST When: 2-3 p.m. Where: Oxboro Library, 8801 Portland Ave. S., Bloomington Info: 612-543-5775

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ANTIQUE TOY SHOW When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Knights of Columbus, 1114 American Blvd. W. Info: 612-770-6188

FAMILY STORY TIME When: 10:30 a.m. Where: Oxboro Library, 8801 Portland Ave. S., Bloomington Info: 612-543-5775

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

FOREST PLAY When: 3-4 p.m. Where: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: xr.com/forest

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

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

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

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27 CRIBBAGE When: 12:45 p.m. Where: Creekside Community Center, 9801 Penn Ave. S., Bloomington Info: 952-563-4944 SWEET CHARITY When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road Info: xr.com/event

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WILKERSON – CHRISTENSEN Julie and Dan Wilkerson of Apple Valley, MN are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter Madeline to Nathan Christensen, son of Debra and Jim Kessler of Merced, CA. Maddie and Nate are planning a July 2012 garden wedding in Minneapolis, MN.

GRISWOLD - DONALDSON Molly Griswold and Brian Donaldson were married on June 4, 2011 at the

River Café in Brooklyn, New York. Daughter of Dennis and Cheryl Griswold of Prior Lake, MN, the bride works as a Senior Research Associate at the Police Executive Research Forum, a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to law enforcement research. She is a graduate of Iowa State University and also earned her Master’s degree from American University and her law degree from Fordham University School of Law. Son of Henry and Irene Donaldson of Bloomington, MN, the groom is a skilled analytics expert and a Commander in the Navy Reserves. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Political Science from Northwestern University and his Master’s of Business Administration degree from the University of Rochester. The couple resides in New York City.

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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: Motivate to Graduate Principal Place of Business: 7800 Metro Parkway, Suite 300, Bloomington, MN 55425 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: The Dustin Bower Endowment, 7800 Metro Parkway, Suite 300, Bloomington, MN 55425 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 ca-

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) INVITATION FOR BIDS CITY OF BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Engineer, 1700 W 98th St, Bloomington, MN 55431, up to the time of bid opening, for construction of the: 2011-905 POND MAINTENANCE PROJECT Which consists of: Schedule 1 1. Approximately 2. Approximately 3. Approximately 4. Approximately 5. Approximately

1 20,200 8 90 880

lump sum of dewatering; cubic yards of excavation; each of sediment testing; linear feet of erosion control; and square yards of erosion control.

Add Alternative 1. Approximately 2. Approximately 3. Approximately 4. Approximately

1 1,400 90 235

lump sum of dewatering; cubic yards of excavation; linear feet of erosion control; and square yards of erosion control.

pacities. 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: September 26, 2011 /s/ Dustin Bower, Director (Oct. 13 & 20, 2011) D3-MotivatetoGrad

Public Notice (Official Publication) PUBLIC NOTICE OF RILEY PURGATORY BLUFF CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: CLERICAL SERVICES Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 103B.227, Subd. 5, the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District is soliciting proposals for clerical services for 2011 through 2013 to prepare minutes of regular and special meetings. Written proposals (five copies) should include background and profile information on the firm, along with the specific information as to expertise in watershed district matters, hourly billing rates for 20112013, and names and qualifications of personnel. In addition to the preceding information, please attach a brief docu-

ment outlining a vision for this position in the next two years. Proposals should be sent to:

shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November (November 8, 2011).

Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District c/o Krebsbach and Haik, Ltd. Attn: Coordinator 100 South Fifth Street, Suite 1900 Minneapolis, MN 55402

Sincerely,

Proposals must be submitted by November 30, 2011.

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The Board of Managers will review proposals, reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and otherwise take such action it deems in the best interest of the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District. For further information about Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District, contact Coordinator at (612) 333-7400 or visit: http://www.rileywd.org.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 271 Jennifer Hazel Deputy Clerk of Elections

(Official Publication) October 20, 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

3. Email: planning@ci.bloomington.mn.us Please include case file number when corresponding

(Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING By the Planning Commission CASE FILE(S): 1064E-11 and 1064F-11

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Meadow Woods of Bloomington PURPOSE: Conditional use permit and final site and building plans for a three-story, 67-unit senior catered living addition with services on the Martin Luther Care Campus DATE AND TIME OF HEARING:

(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:

Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the South Conference Room at 1700 W 98th St at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 28, 2011. Plans, Specifications, and Proposal forms are on file and are available from the office of the City Engineer, 1700 West 98th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431, upon non-refundable deposit of a $75. Project documents are also available at the City web site www.ci.bloomington.mn.us, Keyword “Construction Bidding” The complete set of digital bidding documents are available for downloading at no cost using the City e-gram site. Users will need to contact the City at (952) 563-4870 or engineering@ci.bloomington.mn.us for assistance in user account setup. No bids will be considered unless sealed, labeled as a bid for the project, and filed with the City Engineer of Bloomington and accompanied by Bid Security, in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders (to be forfeited as liquidated damages in the event the bid be accepted and the bidder shall fail to enter promptly into a written contract and furnish the required bonds). The Contractor is responsible for the delivery of the bid to the office of the City Engineer. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, to award the contract in whole or in part, and to award to the bidder the City determines is in the City’s best interest. The City of Bloomington hereby notifies all bidders that businesses owned and controlled by minorities or women will be afforded maximum feasible opportunity to submit bids and/or proposals and will not be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, ancestry, handicap, public assistance, marital or national origin. 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. Upon request, the City will attempt to accommodate special needs for this information. Shelly A. Pederson, City Engineer September 12, 2011 (Oct. 6,13,20, 2011) D3-PondMaintenance

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

1. Submit a letter to the address below expressing your views; and/or

City of Bloomington

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

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

2. Attend the hearing and give testimony about the proposal; and/or

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1301 and 1401 East 100th Street

School District 271

PLACE OF HEARING: City Council Chambers Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 West Old Shakopee Road

(Oct. 20, 2011) D3-271GeneralElection

APPLICANT: RDNT LLC (owner) Martin Luther Manor (User)

(Oct. 13 & 20, 2011) A4/D3/D4-ClericalServices

Thursday, November 3, 2011 6:15 p.m.

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

FURTHER INFORMATION: Londell Pease, Planner Planning Division Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 West Old Shakopee Road Bloomington, MN 55431-3027 (952) 563-8926 Email: lpease@ci.bloomington.mn.us (Oct. 20, 2011) D3-1064EF-11

School District 271 (Official Publication) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 271 Bloomington, Minnesota September 12, 2011 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, and there being a quorum present, the Board of Education of Independent School District 271, was called to order by Chair Chuck Walter at 7:00 p.m. on September 12, 2011, in the Community Room at the Educational Services Center, 1350 West 106th Street, Bloomington, Minnesota. Members Present: Chuck Walter, Chair; Melissa Halvorson Wiklund, Vice Chair; Tim Culver, Clerk; Arlene Bush, Treasurer; Maureen Bartolotta, Mark Hibbs (arrived at 7:20 pm) and Jim Sorum. Administration Present: Les Fujitake, Nancy Allen-Mastro, Rod Zivkovich, Eric Melbye, Bruce Pappas, Tom Holton and Rick Kaufman. Attorney Present: David Holman. Moment of Silence in observance of September 11, 2001. RECOGNITIONS—Heritage Days and thinkPINKkids as “Friends.” Proclamation for thinkPINKkids Day in Bloomington September 17, 2011. City of Bloomington Public Health. Tamra Sieve, Director of Adult Programs, ABE Leadership Award. Deb Bunkholt, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and the School Board, 40 years of service. CONSENT ACTIONS APPROVED: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the School Board on August 8, 2011. Personnel Items. Non-Resident Student Attendance Agreements 2010-2011 and 2011-2012. Field trips. Contract with Lutheran Social Service to provide truancy intervention related support services (2011-2012) Contract with Headway Emotional Health Services to provide mental health services to enrolled students with emotional behavioral disorders (2011-2012). Agreement with the State of Minnesota, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, for shuttle bus service for Normandale Community College for 2011-2012. Agreement for pupil transportation services for 2011-2012 with Intermediate District. Occupancy Agreements with the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities on behalf of Hennepin Technical College and Independent School District 271 (AM/PM classes) September 12, 2011 through December 16, 2011. Accepts the annual Success for the Future Legal Notices continued on next page

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LEGAL NOTICES Grant of $69,445 (FY 2012) from the MDE effective 2011-2012 to be used for American Indian Education Programming. Authorizes non-resident tuition rates for the 2011-2012 school year. Accepts reimbursement in the amount of $5,831.00 for the supervision of student teachers. Accepts gifts and donations in the amount of $3,141.00. Receipts and Disbursements as submitted. REPORTS: First days of school highlights. Board Chair reports on closed sessions of the Board regarding superintendent performance for the 4th quarter of 20102011 and the overall summary of the 2010-2011 performance evaluation. ACTION ITEMS APPROVED: Extended Field Trip Applications—Rhythm In Gold and Viva Voce Kennedy High School students travel to Seattle, Washington. Jefferson/Kennedy Debate Team travel to Des Moines, Iowa. Kennedy High School Baseball Team travel to Tempe, Arizona. Awards contract to provide Telephone System Needs Assessment/Schematic Design, Detailed Specifications in the amount of $46,500 to Elert & Associates, Stillwater, Minnesota. Approves the 2011-2012 Salary and Benefit Plan for Independent Salaried Employees 2011-

2012 through June 30, 2015, and directs the Board’s attorney and the Superintendent to develop and present a proposed draft of the contract to accomplish this purpose for the Board discussion at the September 19 Study Session. Final roll call vote: Bartolotta, Bush, Sorum and Walter voted aye. Culver, Halvorson Wiklund and Hibbs voted nay. Motion carried 4-3.

2012—on roll call vote Bartolotta, Bush, Culver, Sorum and Walter voted aye. Halvorson Wiklund and Hibbs voted nay. Motion carried 5-2. Approves the second reading of Policy 510.1 Student Eligibility in Co-Curricular Activities. Approves a modification to the 2009-2012 Superintendent’s Contract with Les Fujitake by amending Section 8 of the contract: The Superintendent will be paid an annual salary of $176,000 for the 2011-2012 school year. This annual salary will continue for the termof the contract unless the parties mutually agree on a modification of the compensation. Each year, the parties will endeavor to agree on the amount of salary by April 1 to take effect the following July 1. The annual salarymay be modified, but not reduced, during the term of this contract. The salary will be paid in twenty-for (24) equal installments during the contract year, and directs the Chair and Clerk to sign the Modification of Contract. Final roll call vote: Bartolotta, Bush, Sorum and Walter voted aye. Culver, Halvorson Wiklund and Hibbs voted nay—motion carried 43. Board accepted the Letter of Intent of Superintendent Les Fujitake to enter a new three-year contract effective July 1,

Committee reports were given. Board members established a Board Study Session on September 19 at 6 pm and a Special Meeting on September 26 at 6 p.m. to take action on Insurance and the Proposed 2011 Payable 2012 Property Tax Levy. A Study Session will follow the Special Meeting.

(Official Publication)

SAMPLE BALLOT

Tim Culver, Clerk

BLOOMINGTON W-3 P-17 273

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS:

CITY OFFICES

MAYOR VOTE FOR ONE

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GENE WINSTEAD

SAMPLE BALLOT Judge _________

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

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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;

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- costs related to support and maintenance of technology; and

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

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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?

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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: 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 re-

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

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City of Bloomington (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING By the Planning Commission CASE FILE(S): 8915CDE-11 APPLICANT: Dar Al-Farooq (owner) Xcel Energy (owner) PROPERTY ADDRESS: 8201 Park Avenue, a portion of 8101 Park Avenue; and 8200 Chicago Avenue PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NO: 8201 Park Avenue – 0202724320086; 8101 Park Avenue – 0202724220008; and 8200 Chicago Avenue – 0202724320087 PURPOSE: 1) A Platting Variance from Code Section 22.03(a)(3) to allow conveyance of a portion of the Xcel Energy Transmission Corridor (8101 Park Avenue) without platting the remainder (Case 8915C-11);

1800 West Old Shakopee Road Bloomington, MN 55431-3027 (952) 563-8926 Email: lpease@ci.bloomington.mn.us

2) Preliminary and Final Plat of Smith Park 3rd Addition (combining 8201 Park Avenue, 8200 Chicago Avenue and a portion of 8101 Park Avenue into one lot)(Cases 8915DE-11) 8915DE-11).

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AT LARGE VOTE FOR ONE

JUDY GRUGGEN

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GENE WINSTEAD write-in, if any

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TIM BUSSE

DICK BERGSTROM

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MAUREEN BARTOLOTTA

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MIKE LEHMANN

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DICK BERGSTROM

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RUSS BURNISON

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LEGAL NOTICES City of Bloomington (Official Publication) Notice of Public Meeting on Business Subsidy Agreement At the November 7, 2011, regular meeting of the Bloomington City Council, at 7:30 p.m., the City Council will be asked to approve a business subsidy agreement for Polar Semiconductor, Inc., to authorize a $225,000 grant from the Department of Employment and Economic Development’s Business Development Public Infrastructure (BDPI) grant program. The grant will facilitate the applicant’s increase of manufacturing capacity thereby creating new jobs. Any person with a residence in Bloomington or who owns taxable property in Bloomington may file a written complaint with the City if the City fails to comply with Minn. Stat. Sections 116J.993 to 116J.995 and no action may be filed against the City for failure to comply with those laws unless a written complaint is filed.

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Off-duty state trooper arrested for DUI BY CHRIS DILLMANN – SUN NEWSPAPERS An off-duty Minnesota State Trooper was arrested for DUI in Shorewood. At approximately 11:38 p.m., Oct. 8, Brian Bammert, 30, was arrested traveling eastbound on Highway 7 near Eureka Road. The South Lake Police Department had been monitoring information through dispatch of a hit-and-run property damage accident in St.

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Free financial planning seminar for seniors offered in Edina The Normandale Center for Healing and Wholeness will offer a two-part

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HOLLY PARKER KARLA BRATRUD

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DEREK A GUNDERSON

MIKE LEHMANN

JOHN ESTALL

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KIM ROSS

JACK BALOGA

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Bonifacius. When the suspect vehicle was pulled over, a SLMPD officer noticed what appeared to be recent damage to the vehicle. After performing field sobriety tests, Bammert was placed under arrested and transported to SLMPD headquarters. Bammert consented to a BCA urine test, the results of which are pending. After, he was booked at the Hennepin County jail on two gross misdemeanor counts of DWI, where he posted a $3,000 bail.

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Tollefson, Dorothy V. age 89 of Bloomington on October 13, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Theodore. Survived by son, Richard (Lisa) Tollefson of Apple Valley; daughters, Debra (James) Koziol of Bloomington and Annette (Mark) Braaten of Savage; grandsons, Paul (Kelly) Koziol, David (Chad Legois) Koziol, Benjamin Braaten and Gary Tollefson; granddaughters, Mariah Braaten and Brianna Tollefson; greatgrandsons, Owen Koziol, Elijah Koziol and baby boy Koziol. Also survived by brother, Earl Hansen; sisters, Grace Tollefson, Betty Werner and Mable Hansen; many other relatives and friends. Funeral Service 11AM, Thursday, October 20, 2011 at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave. S. with visitation one hour prior to service only. Interment Pleasant View Memorial Gardens, Burnsville. Memorials preferred to Martin Luther Care Center, Bloomington. www.GILLBROTHERS.com Bloomington Chapel • 952-888-7771

seminar on finances for seniors. Representatives from Thrivent Financial will present information on financial planning for seniors 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, and Thursday, Nov. 17, at Normandale Lutheran Church, 6100 Normandale Road, Edina. The first session will focus on budget and saving opportunities. The second session will focus on investment planning to help make money last. This is an information session only. Thrivent will not talk about specific products. Those interested in talking with a financial consultant about their specific situation can schedule an appointment after the seminar. The seminars are free. Registration is needed to plan for proper seating. Register by calling 952-929-1697.

Dickey’s Barbeque now opened Oct. 5 in EP; grand opening to come Want a taste of Texas barbeque? It is available in Eden Prairie now that Dickey’s restaurant has opened. The restaurant, 13250 Technology Drive, opened Oct. 5, and a grand opening is expected sometime in November. It is one of more than 25 franchised stores that are part of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurant’s Inc. The restaurants offer ribs, chicken, pork, hot links and brisket, most of which is hickory smoked in a large proprietary smoker. Diners can also select a variety of salads, sides and desserts. Info: Dickeys.com.

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Loaded volleyball section The Bloomington Jefferson, Lakeville South, Lakeville North and Eagan volleyball teams have at least a couple of things in common. All are in the top five of the state Class 3A rankings, and all will be chasing the Section 3 championship later this month. Eagan, Lakeville South, Lakeville North and Jefferson held the top four spots in the South Suburban Conference standings going into this week’s play. Eagan had clinched at least a share of the league title and could win it outright with a victory over Lakeville South on Oct. 18. Jefferson lost to Eagan in an SSC match but defeated the Wildcats at the Eagle Invitational in Apple Valley. The Jaguars lost to Lakeville North in a tournament in Marshall and swept the defending state champion Panthers in an Oct. 6 conference match. Jefferson lost to Lakeville South in an SSC match Oct. 4. The Section 3 playoffs begin Wednesday, Oct. 26, although Jefferson is likely to receive a bye until the quarterfinal round Friday, Oct. 28. – COMPILED BY MIKE SHAUGHNESSY

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Football playoffs The postseason for Kennedy’s and Jefferson’s football teams begins Tuesday, Oct. 25. Both teams are in Class 5A, Section 3. Despite its 2-5 record going into this week’s action, Kennedy had a good chance of opening the playoffs at home if the Eagles could beat Apple Valley in their final regular-season game Oct. 19. Jefferson (1-6) probably is looking at a first-round road game. Rosemount and Prior Lake, both 5-2 last week, were battling for the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye. Rosemount had the tiebreaker advantage because of its 13-6 victory over Prior Lake on Sept. 16. Other teams in Section 3 are Burnsville (2-5), Eastview (2-5) and Apple Valley (1-6). This is the last year Bloomington’s high schools will play in the largest football class for the foreseeable future. In 2012 a new class (6A) will consist of the state’s 32 largest programs. Jefferson and Kennedy will play in Class 5A, Section 3, with Apple Valley, Farmington, Minneapolis Southwest and St. Louis Park.

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Holman, 28, of Bloomington, won the women’s open division at the Historic Riverfront 5K race in Minneapolis, finishing in 19 minutes, 58 seconds.

Alaina Brown

The Kennedy senior outside hitter had 29 digs, eight kills and nine service aces as the Eagles volleyball team defeated third-ranked Jefferson last week. It was Kennedy’s first victory over its crosstown rival since 2006.

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Kennedy’s Heather Bachman (10) and Jordan Norby go up to try to block a shot by Jefferson’s Kelley Wollack in a South Suburban Conference volleyball match Oct. 11. Kennedy won in four sets, earning its first victory over Jefferson since 2006. (Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer)

Kennedy upsets state-ranked Jefferson in volleyball Victory over crosstown rival follows first league win in more than 4 years BY DAVE PEDERSEN – SUN NEWSPAPERS Kennedy volleyball coach Kevin Nelson is getting the program back where he left it six years ago, and the Eagles are producing memorable victories. There was no magical moment greater than the one last week when the Eagles upset district rival Jefferson, ranked No. 3 in Class 3A at the time. Fans can barely remember Kennedy’s last victory over Jefferson in 2006. They will remember the first time Kennedy engraved its name on the Bloomington Battle trophy, which now goes to the winner of the volleyball rivalry. A week earlier, Kennedy earned its

first conference victory in 4 1/2 years, defeating Prior Lake 3-1. The Eagles also finished seventh at the 32-team St. Michael-Albertville Invitational. The surge came after Kennedy tried some different lineups. For example, junior setter Christy Boelter, who had recently been moved up from the junior varsity, came through with 37 set assists against Jefferson. The Eagles were led by senior middle hitter Karin Bull with 14 kills, 17 digs and four blocks. Senior right-side hitter Heather Bachman had 12 kills, seven blocks and three ace serves. Senior outside hitter Alaina Brown had a seasonhigh nine service aces to go with 29 digs and eight kills. The match-ending celebration was just like old times for Kennedy when it produced winning records under Nelson’s VOLLEYBALL: TO PAGE 34A

The Jefferson junior has 10 points (seven goals, three assists) for Team Northeast in the Upper Midwest High School Elite League, a fall league for top hockey prospects.

Ian Janco

Janco, a Jefferson senior, plays defense for Team Northwest in the Minnesota High School Elite League. He had nine points (three goals, six assists) in 15 games.

Sam Aamot

Aamot won two events, the 100yard butterfly and 100 backstroke, in Jefferson’s 118-67 victory over Kennedy in a South Suburban Conference girls swimming and diving meet Oct. 11.

Karin Bull

The Kennedy volleyball player was named to the all-tournament team at the St. Michael-Albertville Fall Classic, where the Eagles placed seventh of 32 teams. Bull also had 14 kills, 17 digs and four blocks in a four-set victory over Bloomington Jefferson on Oct. 12.

Sidney Tikalsky

Tikalsky, a junior running back, scored his first varsity touchdown in the Jefferson football team’s 28-6 loss to Apple Valley on Oct. 14.

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Notebook: Jaguars reach boys soccer section final BY DAVE PEDERSEN • SUN NEWSPAPERS For the fourth consecutive season, Bloomington Jefferson’s boys soccer team advanced to the Section 2AA championship game against Eden Prairie. The game was played Oct. 18, after this issue went to press. Jefferson, ranked fourth in the state, has won the last three section championships. The Jefferson-Eden Prairie winner advances to the state tournament that begins next week. Jefferson opened the section tourney with a 9-0 blowout of Chanhassen Oct. 13. Goalies Will Elfstrum and Matt Yost split time and shared the shutout. Scoring two goals each in the first half were Tyler Anderson and Tyler Tumberg. Mitch Velgersdyk and Charlie Leslie scored in the second half. Charlie Fitch and T.J. LaDuke scored their first career varsity goals in the second half. LaDuke added another goal before the final horn sounded. Elfstrum earned the shutout in a 30 section semifinal victory over Prior Lake Oct. 15. Anderson, Yasin Kayad and Yannick Van Graas scored.

Jefferson’s girls soccer team ended its season with a 1-0 loss to Prior Lake in the first round of the Section 2AA tournament. Cross country honors Jefferson senior Jan Ketterson finished second overall at the South Suburban Conference cross country meet last Thursday to earn all-conference honors. All-conference honorable mention went to senior Joni Weatherhead and sophomore Matt Rosen, both of whom placed 29th in their races. Volleyball beats No. 1 The No. 7-ranked Jefferson volleyball team rebounded from a loss to district rival Kennedy by topping thenNo. 1 Blaine in the third-place match at last weekend’s Eastview tournament. Jefferson also defeated Richfield and Hopkins, while losing to Eden Prairie. The Jaguars were 20-6 with one regulars-season match remaining against Apple Valley Oct. 18. Blaine, which lost its first two matches of the season at the Eastview tourney, dropped to third in this week’s Class 3A ranking. Lakeville South replaced the Bengals in the top spot.

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Bloomington teams fall in South Suburban football Bloomington’s high school football teams had a rough time of it Oct. 14, with Kennedy losing to Lakeville North 35-7 at Bloomington Stadium and Jefferson falling 28-6 at Apple Valley. Apple Valley won for the first time after opening the season with six consecutive losses. Jefferson lost its sixth in a row following a season-opening victory over Burnsville. Jefferson junior Sidney Tikalsky scored his first varsity touchdown on a 1-yard run in the second quarter against Apple Valley. That tied the score 6-6, but it was Apple Valley’s game from there. Apple Valley scored a touchdown to regain the lead in the second quarter and added two more scores in the third. Lakeville North quarterback Trey Heid put on a show against Kennedy at Bloomington Stadium, throwing four touchdown passes and running for one score. The Panthers (7-0 overall, 6-0 conference) clinched at least a share of the South Suburban Conference championship. Kennedy (2-5, 2-4) avoided the shutout when Lexis Jones scored on a 2-yard run in the fourth quarter. It was Jones’ teamleading seventh touchdown of the season. Kennedy went to Apple Valley for its

final regular-season game Oct. 19, after this edition went to press. Jefferson played host to Eastview (2-5) at Bloomington Stadium. Both Bloomington teams will play Class 5A, Section 3 quarterfinal games at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. Section pairings were to be determined Thursday, Oct. 20.

Jaguars recognized Bloomington Jefferson High School’s football program received a WCCO-TV Community Spotlight Award for its work with the Wounded Warrior Project. The team received a $500 check from the law firm of Sieben, Grose, Von Holtum and Carey. The money will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project, which assists soldiers who were injured during service. In 2010, the Jefferson football program raised $1,600 for the project. Jefferson was recognized by the Minnesota Football Coaches Association for its service work. Because of Jefferson’s example, raising money for the Wounded Warrior Project now is being done throughout the South Suburban Conference. – COMPILED BY MIKE SHAUGHNESSY

Kennedy Hall of Fame inductees Bloomington Kennedy High School Athletic Hall of Fame 2011 inductees were honored during halftime of the Eagles’ South Suburban Conference football game against Burnsville Sept. 16 at Bloomington Stadium. From left are Kennedy principal Andy Beaton, hall of fame honorees Mike McKay, Valdy Hrypa and Kent Landreth, along with Kennedy athletic director Kris Krenz. Not pictured were two other hall of fame inductees, Jeanne Arth and Tom Dalheim. (Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer)

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leadership. This is Nelson’s first year back as head coach since leaving in 2005 to get a masters degree. He was varsity coach from 1999 to 2005, taking a struggling Eagle program and helping it become a contender in the Lake Conference. Nelson has been working as the program’s ninth-grade coach, where he said he enjoyed the challenge. When the head varsity position opened this year, Nelson was asked to come back. He said it was not an easy decision, but it helped when Jen Bowman said she would stay on as the varsity assistant. “The talent has been there,” said Nelson about the current Eagle team that has 10 seniors on varsity. “More than anything, this team had to figure out mentally how to win. As soon as they won against Prior Lake, they got rid of the mental blocks and realized they could play. The pieces started to fall in place.” Despite losing the first game against Jefferson 25-23, Nelson said he felt good about it because his players hung in there the whole game and he could see the confidence building. Bull has been a factor on offense at 6foot-3. Nelson said Bull always has been athletic, but is starting to put it all together as a dangerous hitter and blocker. “We are winning because we all work together so well,” said Bull. “Against Jefferson we fed off each other’s energy and kept saying we could do this. Our seniors really wanted it because we were sick of losing to Jefferson.” After losing the first game at Prior Lake, Nelson put in Boelter at setter. Boelter had 36 set assists in the next three games, leading both teams for the match.

Bachman provided nine kills and 25 digs. Bull added six kills and 20 digs. Brown had 22 kills as well as 36 digs, a match high for both teams. Kennedy defeated some standout teams at the STMA tourney Oct. 7-8. In the Eagles’ two-set victory over Coon Rapids, Brown powered the offense with 10 kills on 14 attempts. Bull had a career-high nine blocks. Bachman had eight kills, eight digs and two blocks. Next came a three-set victory over Waconia, one of the top teams in the Wright County Conference. Bull led the team with 11 kills, 11 digs and five blocks. Brown contributed nine kills and 11 digs and Boelter had 25 assists. After losing to Andover and TotinoGrace in close matches, Kennedy defeated Hopkins in three sets for seventh place. Against Grace, Bull led with 12 kills, eight digs and seven blocks. Boelter added 25 assists. Bull led the offense against Hopkins with 10 kills and five blocks and was named to the all-tournament team. Brown added six kills and five service aces. One Kennedy had not had many winning seasons recently is its competition. The Eagles play some of the top teams in the state in their conference and section. Nelson said having Chaska and Eden Prairie leave Kennedy’s section is a relief. That doesn’t mean the Eagles will have an easy time in the postseason. They will play in the Class 3A, Section 3 playoffs, which feature the top two teams (Lakeville South and Eagan) in this week’s state rankings as well as fifthranked Lakeville North and seventhranked Jefferson. With its victory over Jefferson, Kennedy improved to 12-13 with playoffs starting next week. Nelson said the Eagles should have every reason to be optimistic. “If we can beat a team like Jefferson,” Nelson said, “there is no reason why we can’t beat anybody.”

SHORTS Jefferson swim event

Photographer: Andy Atwood The Bloomington United U9 Gold Boys team participated in the MYSA Fall Jamboree on October 1, 2011. Left to right, Front row: Zachary Richard, Johnathan Richard, Sam Atwood, Alex Keaveny, Nicolas Fox, and Brenden Akum. Back row: Emanuel Popoca Santana, Manaf Alnabulsi, coach Kevin Halaska. 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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School is accepting registrations for the winter session of ice skating lessons. Winter session classes start the week of Oct. 25. Lessons are available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Lessons are offered for all ages and abilities. Information: Rene Gelecinskyj at bloomingtonskateschool@yahoo.com. 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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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

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Plumbing

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

612-802-8100

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

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

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

RAINBOW ROOFING

2570

Aggressive Outdoor Services

Snow Plowing Commercial & Residential

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

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

Siding- Roofs-Soffit-FasciaGutters- Lic#20172580

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

763-754-2501 www.blomquistexteriors.com

FREE ESTIMATE S CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING

NEW HORIZONS TREE & LANDSCAPING

BIG TREES & STUMPS CHEAP!!

Anderson Snow Removal Experienced Res/Com Plowing

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

Call 952-933-4856

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Roofing • Siding • Windows Lic # 20431519BC

952-934-7600

Since 1978

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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

Why Wait Roofing LLC ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS • FREE INSPECTIONS • State Lic. #6793 • ESTABLISHED IN 1984

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

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

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Lic #20156835 • Insured

WINDOWS/SIDING Family Owned & Operated Since 1949

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

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

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Tree Service

15% Fall Discount

Premier Tree Service

612-396-9345

Forget The Rest

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

Snow Removal

SNOW PLOWING

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

Powerwashing

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! Trimming/Removal & Stump Removal. Lic/Ins. Free Ests Leo 612-210-0381/952-933-1458 TREE REMOVAL/TRIMMING Shrub Pruning Free Ests Lic'd / Ins'd / 20 Yrs Exp. 952-922-7543 / 763-535-7512

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

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Window Cleaning

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

20% Tree Removal, Tree Trimming Fall High Risk Climbing, Discount Stump Grinding and Storm Clean Up

Quality Work and Low Rates Free Ests

MN Certified Arborist

Upholstery & Slipcovers

612-275-2574

Ideal Tree Service A+ on t is Angies L

15 yrs exp.

Thomas Tree Service

Window Cleaning 612-529-4444

3000

Merchandise

3010

Antiques

Carver & Chaska Occasional Markets DOWNTOWN CARVER

* Mustard Moon * Seasons * The Good Junk Garage * The Vintage Cottage * Ms. Mac's Too Linda's Cellar

Senior Discounts

GOODE SNOWPLOWING “We Stand By Our Name!”

952-888-5885

2490

Powerwashing

Great Service Affordable Prices 2570

2570

Jim Cooper, Jr.,Inc. LANDSCAPING

Snow Removal

Quality Work Since 1983

SNOW PLOWING ~ Seasonal Contracts Available ~

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

Licensed Insured www.jimcooperjrlandscaping.com Free Estimates

(612) 869-2454

Estate Sales

3130

CRYSTAL

5909 Perry Ave. North 10/27-29 (8-5) Oak tbl/cptn chairs, misc. furn, HH, tools & outdoor equipment

3150

Fireplace & Firewood

Thurs (10-5); Fri-Sat (10-4) Antiqs, Vintage & Seasonal

3030

Appliances

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

3050

Our job is to make you look good!

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PACKAGE DISCOUNTS!

3500

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Garage Sales this week Bloomington

Furn, exer equip, HH, cloz, holiday & more. 10/21-22 (8-1) 9532 Yosemite Rd

Brooklyn Center

3507

10/20-21 (9-5) HH, misc., Wmns/Boys/Mens cloz, +

5445 Lyndale Ave. No. Edina

3525

FIREWOOD

Affordable Firewood OAK & BIRCH, 2 YRS DRIED

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

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Furnishings

New contemp corner cabinet; used leather living room furniture 763-449-0189 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 $1,800. Call 612-237-1415 Twin size Craftmatic adjustable bed w/ massage. Good cond. $150 952-937-8759

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

952-933-0200 Polaris Snowmobile & ATV's. Non-working only. Will pick-up, will pay cash! Call 612-987-1044

3330

Special Occasions

PUMPKINS Picked or U pick, Great selection

Hwy. 55, 12 miles W. of 494 knaptons.org 763-479-1184

3050

Giant Sale! HH, furn, 2 oak bunkbeds, toys, Longaberger items, boys & mens cloz. 10/21-22 (7-3). 5945 Ashcroft Ave Moving & Multi-Fam Sale! Furn, toys, HH, cloz. 10/1921 (9-2) 6800 Iroquois Cir

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

Fridley

3529

Huge Garage Sale & Fall Open House Sat., Oct 22 9am - 1pm Banfill Crossing Sr. Apts

8310 University Ave NE Bake sale

Craft sale

Richfield

3567

ST. RICHARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH

Misc. Wanted

WANTED

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

October 20, 21, 22

7540 Penn Ave. South Fri., 10/21 (9-5); Sat., 10/22 (9-Noon) Bag Day

St. Louis Park

3583

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

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Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

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

3090

Cemetery Lots

2plots Grdn of Tranquility Morningside Mem Grdns. Cn Rpds. $3295 763-331-0752 Dawn Valley Cemetery 1 Gravesite asking $1,500/ best offer. Call 651-688-7342

Snow Plowing • Snowplowing • Mowing • Fertilizing

763-225-6200

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

Buying Old Trains & Toys

Lic’d & Ins’d

DAN WIMMER • (952) 881-2122

Snow Removal

Cemetery Lots

3090

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DOWNTOWN CHASKA

2570

Call For Free Estimate www.WesternConstructionInc.com

A Good Job!!

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

Small Engine Repair

2560

Call 612-866-3273

ACCREDITED BUSINESS

952-883-0671 Tree Removal BBB Accredited Silver Fox Services

2630 Tree Trimming & Removal. Lot Clearing. Full Yard Landscaping. Fully Insured. Call 612-390-0293 Dynamic Tree & Landscaping

Tree Service

2620

15% Summer Discount

TUNE-UP/REPAIR

Triple Glass for the Price of Double Glass

2490

15% Fall Discount Tree Trimming & Removal

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

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

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

612-203-4309

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

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

612-210-5267 952-443-9957

Stump Removal

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

Call Jeff for STUMP REMOVAL

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Powerwashing

Will Beat Anybody's Price!

Reliable • Fully Ins'd • Free Ests

** BLOMQUIST ** EXTERIORS

Tree Service

2620

A Family Operated Bus.

An Honest Plumber

2490

Snow Removal

Call 952-278-0126

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

2510

Plumbing

2470

Dawn Valley in Blmgtn, 2 plots, asking $1,200/BO each. Carol 612-619-4850 Glen Haven: 2 plots, 2 vaults w/companion headstone. Value $8,990. Asking $5,000/BO. 218-828-3608 Lakewood Cemetery, Lot 344, Sect. 502, Grave 4 $2800 or b/o 612-735-0955

Saturday, October 22, 2011 8:30am - 3:00pm • Two floors of handcrafted articles • Lunch (Sloppy Joes & Hot Dogs) and ongoing treats • Handmade quilt giveaway: Dahlia Quilt • 1/2 hour door prize drawings for 25¢, starting at 9:30 am • Kids activities - face painting and crafts!

Richfield Community Center 7000 Nicollet Ave.

612-861-9385

Sponsored by the Richfield Community Center, the H.E.L.P. Group, & the Richfield Garden Club Council, Inc.

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Garage Sales next week

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Edina

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

5000

Rentals Rooms For Rent

5600

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

Call for details: Michael (763) 227-1567

5800

Roommates

Wanted Sample Sale: Gifts, Stationary, HH, more! 10/27 (9-5), Blmgtn: M, N-smk, drink, 10/28 (9-12) 7024 Wexford Rd drugs to share w/2 males, wireless internet, $525 incl utls & cleaning service, 3700 Leisure plus more! 612-226-8376

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Boats, New & Used

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

Bloom LL hm, LR, br, ba, kit, ldry, gar, no smk/pets util inc $545. 952-831-0306

6400

Apartments & Condos For Rent

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

3740

Fitness Equipment

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

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

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Agriculture/ Animals/Pets

3970

Real Estate

Pets

Loving home wanted for 2 yr old male Min. Pinscher trained/neut. 612-805-0006

Real Estate Auctions

Real Estate Auction Nominal Opening Bids Start at $10,000 7106 NW 139th Ave., Ramsey 2BR 2BA 1,290sf+/townhome. 7694 N Morgan Ave, Brooklyn Park 2BR 2BA 1,226sf+/207 Hawthorne Rd, East Bethel 2BR 1BA 1,144sf+/7517 84th Ave N, Brooklyn Park 3BR 3BA 1,790sf+/All properties sell: 3:30PM Mon., Oct. 24 at 7694 N Morgan Ave, Brooklyn Park -------------------------------------------1745 W. 140th St., Burnsville 2BR 1BA 1,375sf+/townhome. 8835 Fremont Ave S, Bloomington 3BR 1BA 924sf+/20820 Biscayne Ave W, Farmington 3BR 2BA 1,188sf+/mobile/mnftd home.

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

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Manufactured Homes

Mobile Homes Lots

7710

All properties sell: 6:00PM Mon., Oct. 24 at 1745 W. 140th St., Burnsville williamsauction.com 800-801-8003 Many properties now available for online bidding! Williams & Williams MN Broker: Bradford P. White Re Lic 40225687; Williams & Williams Re Lic RC147414 Tulsa, OK 74136

Sporting Goods & Misc

Schwinn exercise bike model 213, includes fan, like new 952-831-5398 $50.

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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

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE • FOR LEASE

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

Approximately 6400 sq ft of warehouse space, with one dock, private warehouse office and one drive in door. South Blmgtn $3500 per month gross rent. (Includes taxes, insurance, utilities, all operating expenses.) Call 651-414-6055 for details/showing.

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

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Education

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Help Wanted/ Full Time

Education

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT for CUSTOMER SERVICE

BIOLYPH is a biotechnology service provider in Hopkins seeking a customer service oriented Mental Health individual with admin. experience. This individuProfessional & Family Therapist al will facilitate inquiries, clients, draft Project Turnabout has support agreements, openings for a Mental production coordinate logistics, comHealth Professional and a Family Therapist at municate with & between clients & production, tranthe main campus in Granite Falls MN. Project scribe & light phones. Turnabout is an 89-bed Benefits include competiresidential treatment cen- tive pay, health & dental ter, with nursing services ins., pd. hol/vac. 401(k), and outpatient services lo- and a friendly, fast-paced cated in Granite Falls MN environment. for people that struggle Please email cover letter, resume, and salary with chemical and gamrequirements to: bling additions, as well as careers@biolyph.com a 24-bed transitional house in Marshall and Delivery Drivers outpatient programs in 4 locations. We have been Independent Contractors treating addictions for 40 need reliable covered p/u, years in this area. We minivan, or SUV for same strive to meet the needs of day deliveries. Call 1-800-818-7958 the communities that we serve with a caring and compassionate staff. The SNOW PLOW candidate for the Mental OPERATORS Health Professional will Bobcat - Loader - Truck be a Licensed Professional Exp. needed - Evening hrs. Counselor (LPCC), LICSW, W Metro Area 763-498-6660 or LP with experience in the field of CD. Preference EARN FROM HOME! st nd will be given to an LMFT Put faith 1 family 2 for the Family therapist, & an opportunity to Will consider a LPCC or earn a great income! LICSW with experience in 952-474-4682 the field of CD. The MHP will complete psychometExperienced tow ric assessments and the drivers Family Therapist will FT/PT. 612-919-4071 work with patients and alt. # 952-949-2900 families for the patient care. These positions will FedEx home delivery be part of a multi-disci- drivers needed. Must plinary team to assist pa- have 1 year of driving tients in achieving a clean experience within the last and sober lifestyle. 3 years. Tues-Sat. To learn more about us, Val@mvsinc1.com check our website at 612-369-8952. Val www.projectturnabout.org To apply: complete an Machinist – CNC application/resume and CNC Mills, or CNC Lathes. send to Attn: Donna Set-up and operate. Chmelar, PO Box 116, Call 952-929-5005 Granite Falls MN 56241 or email to dchmelar@ projectturnabout.org Call 320-564-4911 for more information. EEO/AA Gramercy Park

Assistant Teachers & Teachers New Horizon Academy in Shorewood is accepting resumes for Assistant Teachers and Teachers in our Toddler program and for a center float. Candidates must have some college credits in Early Childhood Education or related field of study and experience in a licensed program. For more information or to schedule an interview call Yelena at 952-474-3799. E.O.E. HVAC Technician Residential & commercial Competitive wage, health insurance, simple IRA's 5 years experience. Fax resume to 952-442-6287 or email larry@lindhvac.com

Veterinary Technician Seeking Full Time CVT. Requirements are a minimum 5 yrs experience and a positive outgoing personality. Solo small animal practice in Bloomington, MN. Please send covSnow Plow Operators er letter, resume and refneeded: Tractor and/ erences to: or skid steer loader experiedrager@comcast.net ence preferred. Able to work long hours, some shoveling, and have reliable transportation. Burnsville, Eagan, and Shakopee locations. Call 763-428-8560 or fax resume 763-428-8750.

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This space could be yours

952-392-6888

Marketing Manager Cooperative at Lake Shore Drive - Richfield, MN

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

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

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

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.

Luxury senior cooperative (160 units) in Richfield is looking for the right candidate to head up their marketing and sales program. Qualified candidates must have (or be willing to achieve) Real Estate License; strong computer skills to include MS Word, Excel, Publisher, and graphic design skills. Must have sales experience and web site expertise, along with a sincere desire to work with the senior market. This member of staff will develop marketing plans that result in increased sales and established referral sources. We are seeking a self confident, detail oriented and creative professional who reflects pride in their performance and excels at creating confidence and credibility both within the cooperative, and with the general public. People will want to say ‘yes’ to you. Please email resume to Diane at dgilber3@fairview.org

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Help Wanted/ Full Time

Be a Superstar at Sun Newspapers

INSIDE SALES Are you outgoing, positive and self-motivated? Sun Newspapers has an immediate opening for an entry level inside sales professional to join our team. With this position, you will be responsible for using your business development skills to identify and build long-term relationships with new and existing accounts. Duties and Responsibilities: Identify sources of sales leads, prospects and referral sources to build account list Analyzing customer needs and identifying solutions Develop and maintain good business relationships Closing sales over the phone Tracking and achieving/exceeding sales goals Requirements 0-2 years sales and customer service experience Strong persuasive prospecting and interpersonal closing skills Professional communication skills and presence on the phone Energy, self-motivation, enthusiasm, integrity Outstanding organization skills Computer proficiency If you believe you have what it takes to be a superstar, send your resume to:

pmiller@ acnpapers.com

9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

Attention! PT OPENINGS $15 base/appt. No exp. nec. Flex. FT/PT schedules. Customer sales/svc. Work locally. All ages 17+, conditions apply. Call now: Minneapolis: 952-746-8999 Maple Grove: 763-478-9856

9400

Seasonal Hiring

Snow Plow Operators

Prescription Landscape is seeking operators for plow trucks and/or Bobcat loaders. Duties include competent operation of snowplow equipment, snowblowers, and other equipment associated Delivery with snow and ice management, up to and including manual labor, snow shoveling, lifting up to 45 lbs, and other duties as assigned. Must have a valid Carriers Wanted driver's license and clean driving record. We have 2 Routes now available locations to work from - St Paul or Crystal. This is a in seasonal position with opBloomington portunity for year-round Call Harriet - 952-392-6843 employment. We are a and start earning extra drug and alcohol free money today! work environment. To submit an application/resume visit our Experienced website at Sales Administrator www.rxlandscape.com, Manufacturers representafax 651-488-9195, or tive seeking PT candidate email sueleatherman for 15-20 hrs/wk. Candidate @rxlandacape.com. For must have excellent skills in more information call Word, Excel, Outlook, and Sue at 651-379-4713. Powerpoint. A working knowledge of POL and/or SV Harbor a plus. To apply, please email resume to:

petev@vidmarco.com 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

Nursery Assistant Prairie Lutheran Church is looking for a part time nursery assistant for Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Ability to work well with children in a Christian environment required. $10/hour. Contact Kris Kuderer at:

kkuderer@comcast.net if interested, or stop by the church to fill out an employment application.

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Volunteer Programs

Reimbursed Senior Volunteer Positions Senior Corps is seeking volunteers 55+ yrs willing to help others as friendly visitors in their homes & with outings in the community. Tax-free stipend, mileage reimbursement, other benefits.

Contact: 651-310-9447 kate.neuhaus@lssmn.org www.mnseniorcorps.org

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Automotive

9613

Cadillac

9810

Junkers & Repairable Wanted

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9200

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Janitorial Looking for 4-5 Permanent Part-time. Apply: www.leadens.com 763-441-4859

Busy peds clinic in Chaska needs warm, professional, service oriented scheduler for PT; includes 2 Sunday afternoons per month. Fax resume to Karen at:

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$$ WANTED $$ JUNK CARS

Viking Auto Salvage Call 651-460-6166 or get a quote at

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PT exp. tailors for high volume location. Evening hours. Exc. starting pay. Jackie or Lisa (952) 934-1415 Tailors on 79th - Chanhassen

Motorcycle, Moped, Motor Bike

Motorcycles Wanted! Cash for used & Damaged 651-285-1532

9860

Trailers

Utility Trailer with ramp & canoe tree. Price reduced - $700. 651-681-0531

9900

Vans, SUVs, & Trucks

2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 Many options! Good cond! 78M. $10,900. 952-239-1833

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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.

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