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BY PAUL GROESSEL – SUN NEWSPAPERS A 2011 study shows more than half of adult males booked into Hennepin County Jail tested positive for illegal drug use, according to the county sheriff. The Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring Program (ADAM II) found that 68 percent of men booked into the county jail had taken at least one illegal drug prior to their arrest, according to the sheriff ’s office. The federal Office of National Drug Control Policy generates the study, but an office spokesman said it has not made preliminary 2011 results public, so it could not verify the specific numbers the sheriff ’s office has already released. The most popular drug among those entering jail was marijuana, with 53 percent of arrestees having the drug in their system, the sheriff ’s office reported. Even though 1.5 percent of all arrestees had Oxycodone in their system, it’s most prevalent among the

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Prescription drug abuse is on the rise nationwide. A 2011 study shows that 5.6 percent of men 21 years old and younger who were booked into Hennepin County jail had the painkiller medication Oxycodone in their system, the sheriff’s office reported. (Photo by Paul Groessel – Sun Newspapers) youngest in jail. Of men 21 years old and younger booked into jail, 5.6 percent had the painkiller medication Oxycodone in their system prior to arrest, the sheriff ’s office reported. The use of heroin and Oxycodone is

on the rise among young arrestees, according to county sheriff Rich Stanek, while cocaine and methamphetamine use has declined.

Twin Cities restaurant mogul Tony Nicklow has been inducted into the Minnesota Hospitality Hall of Fame. The Minnesota Restaurant Association presented the award to Nicklow Nov. 21 at the Lafayette Club in Minnetonka Beach. “We had an enormous turnout. … There was hardly a dry eye in the audience,” said restaurant association Executive Vice President Dan McElroy. Nicklow has made his mark on the metro area since emigrating from Greece in the early 1960s, arriving with what he said was nothing but the clothes on his back and $3 in his pocket. His restaurant success, going on five decades, is rooted in family.

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EP schools will slow STEM expansion to other grades To ensure STEM is well implemented, Eden Prairie School District staff is going to slow down its planned expansion to other grades. The Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics curriculum change began this year in 19 fifthgrade classrooms. In April, administrators were thinking they could expand STEM into all fifth-grade classrooms, fourth grade and sixth grade during the 2012-2013 school year. According to a Nov. 30 STEM update from administrators, engineering and science components will be introduced to other grades, but not to the extent they had originally planned. Executive Director of Educational Services Stephen West said they are slowing down on the fourth-grade implementation to make sure the STEM process is done right. “Right now, I want to stay focused

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Eden Prairie School Board selects firm for schools’ chief search Final contract expected during Dec. 13 meeting BY PAUL GROESSEL – SUN NEWSPAPERS The Eden Prairie School Board has chosen a search firm to facilitate the hunt for a permanent superintendent. The school board made the final selection, Illinois-based School Exec Connect, during its Nov. 30 meeting. Minnesota associates working with

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School Exec Connect is comprised of former superintendents, and it conducted a superintendent search for the Rochester Public Schools system, which has a diverse community and issues, Parker said. During that Rochester search, one of the firm members went to Rochester for an extra “engagement session with stakeholders,” Parker said, which added confidence to their selection. “We felt they really understood the value of community and staff involvement,” Parker said. A contract hasn’t been worked out, yet. Tuesday’s vote was to extend the offer to School Exec Connect. The final approval is expected at the Tuesday, Dec. 13, meeting. Jon McBroom, who retired June 30 from Shakopee schools after 11 years as its chief, stepped in as interim superintendent Nov. 1 after Melissa Krull’s departure in September. McBroom’s contract runs through June 30, 2012. The main thrust of the superintendent search is expected to begin next year, once the newly elected school board members take their seats. Joining the board for the first time will be Karla Bratrud and Dave Espe, along with reelected members John Estall and Parker.

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

PAUL GROESSEL Eden Prairie Community Editor

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

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

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

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walk.” Bison and wolf sculptures outside the entrance have been huge attractions for photo opportunities for zoo guests, said Minnesota Zoo Director and CEO Lee Ehmke. “It starts to tell that zoo story even as people are waiting in line,” Gibbs added regarding the new sculptures. Secondly, the old theater was converted to the new Penguins of the African Coast exhibit, one of the most popular summer exhibits, said Ehmke. “For most people, the most notable change is the penguin exhibit,” he said. “We’ve never had penguins at the zoo. Kids can climb up on boulders and be nose-to-nose with the penguins on their beach. The penguins are certainly the new focus.” The location of the penguin exhibit, along with the remodeled entrance, has made navigating the zoo easier, Ehmke said. “It’s much clearer what the options are,” he said. “You can go immediately outdoors – left to Discovery Bay, right to the penguin [exhibits]. So, we’re bringing people right to the middle of the zoo.” The third part of the project converted two outdated and empty whale pools to house the zoo’s bird show and host community events. The whale pools had not been used since Discovery Bay opened in 1998, Ehmke said. Gibbs said he couldn’t recall who came up with the idea to re-use the abandoned whale tanks. But, with representatives ZOO: TO PAGE 19

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Milio’s sandwich shop opens in Shorewood Owner hopes for Eden Prairie-type success BY CHRIS DILLMANN – SUN NEWSPAPERS A new but familiar to some sandwich joint has found a home in the South Lake area. Milio’s, located at 23480 Hwy. 7, in Shorewood near Cub Foods, is owned by Vic Moravec and his wife Diane, 17-year Excelsior residents. They have made this their second Milio’s store, opening their first in June 2008, in Eden Prairie. Leaving a 25-year career in advertising, Moravec says it was time for a change. “I thought, ‘I’m working this hard, I might as well work for myself,’” he said. Looking at a large variety of franchises, Moravec says Milio’s was just the fit for him. Struggling the first year to get adjusted, he soon understood this was the right move. His store in Eden Prairie has won store of the year honors the past three years. It’s all about customer service, says Moravec. Knowing their names and what sandwich they eat before they even

walk through the door makes all the difference, especially these days. “I love it all,” he said. “I like talking with the people and actually getting to know them well.” Moravac passes his enthusiasm to his employees. “My employees love to work here,” Moravec said. “When the customer walks through the door they can see that, and it just makes it a happy experience.” Milio’s began in Madison, Wis., in 1989, by founder and president Mike Liautaud. Owners are treated to a 250hour training program, and they get all the knowledge they need to run a successful store, he says. With 47 stores already around the Midwest, 25 additional Milio’s are planned through the next five years in the Twin Cities. Liautaud says it all comes down to what gave them their start. “It was a group of people who grew up with this business,” Liautaud said. “That’s truly the reason we are where we are today.” Moravec too says donating the day-

Owner Vic Moravec and employee and Excelsior resident Geena Flemming of Milio’s opened Nov. 15. (Photo by Chris Dillmann – Sun Newspapers)

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All roads lead Nik Lentz to the ‘Octagon’ Bloomington native will make his eighth appearance in the UFC Dec. 10 BY JARED HUIZENGA SUN NEWSPAPERS With one champion, four former champions and a combined 26 fight night bonus winners on the Dec. 10 Ultimate Fighting Championship card, diehard mixed martial arts fans have something to look forward to. The card will also include a fighter that should appeal to casual fans, the curious and those that take an interest in Minnesota sports and athletes. On that night, Nik Lentz, a Bloomington Jefferson graduate, Plymouth resident and former University of Minnesota wrestler will fight for the eighth time in the UFC against veteran Mark Bocek at UFC 140. Lentz’s path to mixed martial arts and the UFC started while he was still wrestling at the U. “The coaches were good, but I didn’t like the way they were training me,” he said. “I thought about wrestling internationally and then I talked with my dad about it and we decided to give mixed martial arts a try.” After his first fight, he knew that he’d made the right decision. “All of my natural abilities translated better to mixed martial arts than they did to

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literally making nothing, so their support – both emotionally and financially – was huge.” Between 2005 and late 2009, Lentz trained and fought mostly in regional shows, compiling a win-loss-draw record of 16-3-1. But despite the impressive record, he was having trouble making the jump to UFC, which is the premier mixed martial arts organization in the world. “I was trying to get in for a long time, but I didn’t have enough big wins,” he said. “The problem was a lot of the guys that would have been big wins for me would take the fight and then cancel it at the last minute because their trainers viewed me as too much of a challenge.” Then, two weeks before UFC 103, which was held Sept. 19, 2009, in Dallas, he got a call from the organization offering him a fight against Rafaello Oliveira. Lentz took the fight on short notice and walked away with a unanimous decision victory. Since that first fight, he has won four others and has mixed in a draw and a no-contest. In fact, you have to go all the way back to 2007 to find his most recent loss. Lentz comes into the Bocek fight with an overall professional record of 21-3-2 with 1 no-contest, which came in his last fight against Charles Oliveira in June. That fight, which earned Lentz and Oliveira each a $50,000 bonus for Fight of the Night, originally ended as a submission victory for Oliveira. LENTZ: TO PAGE 13

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Lentz FROM PAGE 10 However, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission later changed the decision to a no-contest after it ruled that Oliveira had hit Lentz with knee to head while he was on the ground – a move that is illegal under unified mixed martial arts rules. Bocek comes into the fight with a record of 9-4, including a UFC record of 5-4. He has also twice been awarded with Submission of the Night – at UFC 124 last December and at The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale in December 2009. “Mark Bocek is a guy that’s been around for a long time, but he’s a bit under the radar,” he said. “But he’s a very dangerous opponent and he’s not to be taken lightly.” Lentz said his training camp has gone really well and he’s hoping that as he progresses as a fighter, fans will get to see “the real Nik Lentz.”

Lightweight division Lentz fights in what is arguably the UFC’s most competitive division: lightweight – 155 pounds. Champion Frankie Edgar, who recently defended the title twice against Grey Maynard, headlines the division, which also features No. 1 contender Ben Henderson, Clay Guida, Anthony Pettis, Donald Cerrone, Kenny Florian, Nate Diaz and Sherk. Last fall the UFC made the division even stronger by merging World Extreme Cagefighting, which was also owned by UFC’s parent company Zuffa, into the UFC – Henderson, Pettis and Cerrone were all a part of that merger. When Zuffa purchased WEC in 2006, it eliminated the heavyweight and super heavyweight divisions. Within three years, the WEC’s welterweight, middleweight and light heavyweight divisions were also folded, leaving the WEC with the lightweight division and other divisions for smaller fighters including bantamweight and featherweight. Not only did the merger provide the UFC with an influx of talent in its lightweight division, but it also provided options for lightweights that were fighting in an uncomfortable weight class or were looking for options. Those options included the addition of the bantamweight and featherweight divisions, which had never been a part of the UFC. Several fighters, including Florian and recent Lentz opponents Charles Oliveira and Tyson Griffin made the 10pound drop to featherweight. When fighters get on a losing streak, Lentz said, things kind of snowballed and some viewed a change as a way to

ignite or reignite their career. He, however, has no intention of following the others, and he believes in the long-run it can actually hurt a fighters chances. “There’s no reason for me to drop,” he said. “I’m winning and dropping a weight class isn’t an easy thing to do … it’s ignoring what the actual problem is.” Throughout his career, he has fought at light heavyweight, middleweight and welterweight. But it’s at lightweight, which is more than 20 pounds lighter than his normal “walking around” weight, where he feels most comfortable and has the greatest chance of success. While others might negotiate about who, when or where they fight, Lentz said he doesn’t do that … when they call and offer him a fight he says “yes.” “I’ve always fought tough guys,” he said. “I just need to keep winning and get onto the pay-per-views. Once that happens you get more notoriety and that’s when the title shots come.” While he wants that, right now he’s in no hurry because once he gets to the top, he plans on staying there for a long time. “Once I get there, I’m not going to want to let it go.” Like many UFC fighters, Lentz is a frequent Twitter user. You can follow him at @NikLentz.

awarding 10 points to the fighter they feel won the round and 9 points or fewer to the other fighter. Fighters are judged on components including ring control, striking and aggressiveness. Fights can also end before they reach a decision via submission, knock out or technical knock out. Fighters can verbally submit to the referee or more often they “tap out,” which means that when they’re stuck in a submission hold they physically tap their opponent to let him know they are submitting. Knockouts occur when a fighter is knocked unconscious by an opponent. Technical knockouts occur when a fighter is being hit

with punches, kicks, elbows or knees and can no longer mount a defense. Most organizations operate with a standard set of rules, many of which are in place to protect fighters, including no knees or kicks to a grounded opponent, no “soccer kicks” or stomps to the head of a grounded opponent and no “12-6” elbows.

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What is mixed martial arts? In simplest terms, mixed martial arts is a combat sport that combines elements of wrestling, boxing, kickboxing and different disciplines of martial arts, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, judo, karate and Thai kickboxing (Muay Thai). The UFC is the premier MMA organization in the world and is owned by Zuffa, which also owns and operates Strikeforce. There are other national organizations out there including Bellator Fighting Championship, Shark Fights and Titan Fighting Championships in the United States and Dream in Japan. Fighters are grouped into weight classes. Currently, the UFC has seven primary classes. Fights take place in a ring or a cage, which can vary in design between promotions. The UFC utilizes an eight-sided cage, dubbing it the “Octagon.” Time limits for the fights also vary slightly between organizations, but a typical fight will consist of three 3minute rounds for nontitle and nonmain event fights. Title fights are five 5minute rounds. Recently, the UFC changed time limits on nontitle main event fights to five 5-minute rounds as well. Like boxing, MMA fights are scored on a 10-point must system, with judges

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COMMUNITY NOTES Minnetonka group’s upcoming concerts The Music Association of Minnetonka has several upcoming concerts: Minnetonka Youth Choirs will perform “Sounds of Youth” 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at All Saints Lutheran Church, 15915 Excelsior

Blvd., Minnetonka Minnetonka Youth Choirs will perform the “18th Annual A Child’s Christmas” 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at Wayzata Community Church, 125 E. Wayzata Blvd. The Minnetonka Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Chorus and Youth Chamber Choir will perform “Juletide Concert” 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at Immanuel Lutheran

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Bloomginton school to host concert Dec. 11 Jefferson High School will host a holiday musical performance by the Twin Cities Show Chorus and Minneapolis Commodores. The performance is 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at the school, 4001 W. 102nd St., Bloomington. The concert will feature a variety of traditional and contemporary songs performed a cappella. Tickets are $12 and free for children 5 and younger. Info: tcshowchorus.org.

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

Unitarian Universalist Minister Mark Kiyimba will speak at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 10715 Zenith Ave. S. Kiyimba is the founder of the Unitarian Universalist church in Kampala, Uganda. Following the passage of anti-gay legislation Kiyimba spoke out against this bill and mobilized Ugandans to support GLBT rights. Kiyimba, now a refugee, is touring the United States to spread his message. Info: 952-884-8956.

Community choir to perform Dec. 11 The 54-member Gar Lockrem Community Choir will perform this weekend in Bloomington. The free concert is 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church, 9401 Nesbitt Ave. S. The nonprofit choir provides grants to schools to support music education programs. The choir’s members range from teenagers to singers in their 80s. The group performed Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with the Dakota County Symphony Orchestra earlier this year. Info: 651-777-7657 (Geoff).

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Edina police officer inspires bone marrow registry event Sgt. Steve Stroh is fighting multiple myeloma with bone marrow donation

he underwent an allogeneic bone marrow transplant with cells donated by his brother. According to the National Marrow Donor Program, which operates the Be The Match registry, only 30 percent of patients find a match in their family like Stroh. Everyone else depends on the registry. BY KATIE MINTZ – SUN NEWSPAPERS Molly Anderson, public information officer for Edina, said Stroh, who has The Edina Police Department is askserved Edina for 24 years, inspired the ing community members to open their department to partner with Be The mouths and roll up their sleeves to help Match. others in need. “He’s held many different positions The department will host a bone marthroughout the department and is a sigrow registry and blood drive 9 a.m. to 3 nificant part of our department,” she p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at City Hall, said. “That’s why we 4801 W. 50th St., in Edina. want to do whatever we The event is being can to help. This marrow held in the name of registry helps lots of Edina Sgt. Steve Stroh, people.” who is battling multiple Stroh will be at a docmyeloma, a cancer of the What: Sgt. Steve Stroh Blood tor’s appointment in plasma cells in bone Drive and Marrow Registry Rochester during the marrow. Where: City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St., event, but encouraged Normally, plasma Edina community members to cells help the body fight When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. join the registry. infection by producing Wednesday, Dec. 14 “Please give,” Stroh antibodies. In multiple Price: Free said in a written statemyeloma, plasma cells Info: mbc.org ment. “You could be the grow out of control and one person in a million form tumors in the bone, to match someone who needs that marmaking it hard for the bone marrow to row, the one person to give them hope produce healthy blood cells. and a chance.” Stroh was diagnosed with multiple According to the National Marrow myeloma in 2008, and received a stem cell transplant that year, but has relapsed twice since then. In September, MARROW: TO NEXT PAGE

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The Edina Police Department is holding a bone marrow registry event and blood drive Wednesday, Dec. 14, in honor of Sgt. Steve Stroh, who is fighting multiple myeloma with help from a bone marrow donation. (Submitted photo)

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EP students to perform at Carnegie Hall Two Eden Prairie High School students have been selected to participate in the “2012 American High School Honors Performance Series” at Carnegie Hall in New York in February. Jackson Mullett, a junior, will play trumpet in the Honors Band, while Keeheon Nam, a sophomore, will play clarinet in the Honors Orchestra. The American High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall was established to showcase some of the most talented student performers in high school today. Through an individual nomination and selection process, accomplished students are brought together in New York with peers to comprise the Honors Choir and Honors Instrumental Ensembles. Info: ephsbands.org.

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The Civil War Commemoration Task Force invites Minnesotans to participate in a logo contest and develop an icon to be used in commemorating the war’s 150th anniversary. The task force has been meeting recently to plan events that share Minnesota’s connection with the Civil War. Logo designs must depict both Minnesota and the Civil War. The deadline for submission is 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 30. A task force subcommittee will review the submitted logos and announce a winner Tuesday, Jan. 10. “It will be interesting to see how citi-

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Minnesota Symphonic Winds play Dec. 11 The Minnesota Symphonic Winds will present a festive “Winter Reflections” holiday concert 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at Edina High School’s Leo J. Fick Auditorium, 6754 Valley View Road, Edina. Under the direction of Dr. Timothy Mahr, the band will perform a wreath of seasonal music from a variety of composers and traditions, both new and old. As a special holiday feature, the 90-member adult community band will hold a silent auction both before the concert and during the 30-minute intermission. Concert-goers are invited to stream-line their holiday shopping by bidding on a wide variety of items, including holiday food baskets, gift certificates, CDs, special services, toys, fine artwork and more. Tickets are $6 and available at the door. Children ages 5-12 will be admitted for $3. Children under 5 are free. Info: mswinds.org or 612-567-9463.

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depending on race or ethnicity. Registration involves completing a health history form and giving a swab of cheek cells. Memorial Blood Centers will also conduct a blood drive at City Hall. Double red cell donations, which come from people with type O+, O-, A- or B-, are especially needed. Contact 651-3327172 or jolson@mbc.org to schedule a double red cell donation. To schedule a regular blood donation time, visit mbc.org/searchdrives and use sponsor code 0111.

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

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Christmas Eve/Noche Buena—Sat/Sab, Dec 24 Assumption—English 4:00pm/Español 7:00pm St. Bonaventure—4:30pm & 10:00pm St. Edward—4:00pm, 6:00pm & 11:00pm Nativity of Mary—4:00pm & 11:00pm Pax Christi—4:00, 6:00, 8:00 & 10:00pm St. Peter—4:00pm & 10:00pm St. Richard—5:00pm

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Assumption—English 9:00am Español 11:00am , 1:00pm & 6:00pm St. Bonaventure—8:00am & 10:00am St. Edward—9:30am & 11:00am Nativity of Mary—8:30am & 10:30am Pax Christi—9:00am & 11:00am St. Peter—9:00am & 11:00am St. Richard—9:00am & 11:00am Advent Penance Services/Rito Penitencial: Pax Christi—Sat, Dec 3, 10 & 17, 4:00pm; Mon, Dec 12, 7:00pm St. Bonaventure—Sun, Dec 11, 4:00pm St. Edward (non-sacramental)—Dec 13, 11:00am; Dec 14, 7:00pm Assumption—en Español Mier. Dic 14, 7:00pm Nativity of Mary—Thurs, Dec 15, 10:00am & 7:00pm St. Richard—Sat, Dec 17, 10:00am St. Peter—Sun, Dec 18, 4:00pm

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ADAM II survey methods For years the federal government has contracted ABT Associates to conduct the drug study. It began by surveying people booked into jails in 35 cities and metropolitan areas across the country. Working under the Office of National Drug Control Policy since 2006, 10 cities are canvassed with the drug study, according to Dana Hunt, who has overseen the study for ABT since 2000. The federal government won’t release final numbers until February because the preliminary numbers are based on

two quarters of the year, she said, and final numbers are calculated to represent the entire year. Tests take place within 48 hours of an arrest, since some drugs can leave the body after two days. So, surveys take place while men are being processed or shortly after they’re placed in jail, Hunt said. Men’s identities remain anonymous; their information is replaced with a barcode number on drug test samples and interview responses. Arrestees are asked about use of specific drugs, how they obtained them and other questions. Then they take a drug test to confirm what narcotics are in their system, Hunt said. A lot of men say they are happy to take be interviewed and take part in the study, Hunt said. “Why everybody always says that is – because they’re bored.” Processing can take hours, and there isn’t a lot to do. Plus, surveyors have candy bars. Countrywide, nearly 90 percent agree to participate, Hunt said. But, that doesn’t mean they tell the truth about their drug use. Even though drug-use patterns vary region to region, the admission of drug use is about the same for all regions tested, Hunt said. And, consistently, the more taboo a drug, the more people lie about using it. “[Responses are] quite different by drug, but almost the same everywhere,” Hunt said. Approximately 85 percent of people who tested positive for marijuana admitted to using it in previous 30 days, while approximately 40 percent of recent cocaine and heroine users confessed. Timelines also play into a willingness to admit drug abuse. Respondents are more likely to admit to abusing a drug within a year, but not days. “It’s hard to admit that you used heroine three days ago. It’s hard to admit you used cocaine three days ago. … There’s a wide range of shame associated with the drug use. Or unwillingness to say they did it,” Hunt said. The sheriff ’s office and Lemaitre said results from the studies serve as one component of the multiple resources used to create prevention efforts, policy and enforcement strategy. Full 2011 results are expected in February.

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EPHS JV Wrestling vs. Chanhassen Where: Eden Prairie High School, 17185 Valley View Road When: 5 p.m. Info: classiclake.org

EPHS Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Duluth East Where: Minnetonka High School, 18301 Hwy. 7, Minnetonka When: 11 a.m. Info: classiclake.org

EPHS Varsity Wrestling vs. Chanhassen Where: Eden Prairie High School, 17185 Valley View Road When: 7 p.m. Info: classiclake.org

EPHS Varsity Wrestling vs. Trinity Where: Trinity School at River Ridge, 2300 E. 88th St., Bloomington When: 10 a.m. Info: classiclake.org

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11 AR&LE Singers Where: Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina When: 5 p.m. Info: 952-833-9540 St. Paul Police Band Where: Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina When: 7 p.m. Info: 952-833-9540

12 Gifts! Gifts! Gifts! Sale Where: Edina Art Center, 4701 W. 64th St., Edina When: 5-8 p.m. (daily until Dec. 23) Info: edinaartcenter.com Gifts in the Gallery Where: Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (daily until Dec. 21) Info: bloomingtonartcenter.com

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13 EPHS Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Burnsville Where: Burnsville High School, 600 E. Hwy. 13, Burnsville When: 7:15 p.m. Info: classiclake.org Eden Prairie School Board meeting Where: Administrative Services Center, 8100 School Road When: 6 p.m. Info: edenpr.org

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14 Job Transition Group meeting Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 13600 Technology Drive When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: standrewlu.org Moms ROCK Where: Pax Christi Catholic Community, 12100 Pioneer Trail When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Info: 952-405-7220

15 EPHS Girls Varsity Hockey vs. Prior Lake Where: Eden Prairie Community Center, 16700 Valley View Road When: 7 p.m. Info: classiclake.org Brodini Comedy and Magic Act Where: Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina When: Noon Info: 952-833-9540

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hands-on work. Experts from outside the classroom will also share insights with K-4 students and 5-6 students will work on community projects. Tuesday’s administrative update followed brief presentations from elementary school teachers, who shared the projects, learning techniques and partnerships they have formed as part of the pilot classrooms. Pladson said teachers will receive training in the spring and summer to help prepare for the expansion.

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LEGAL NOTICES Foreclosure Notice (Official Publication) NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in conditions of the following instrument: Declaration of the Lodges at Oakparke Estates Homeowners Association, Inc. (hereinafter “Declaration”). LIENHOLDER: Lodges at Oakparke Estates Homeowners Association, Inc. HOMEOWNER: Lisa Seitz-McMorrow, f/k/a Lisa Seitz. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded in the office of the Registrar of Titles for Hennepin County, Minnesota on October 4, 2000 as Document No. 7363818 (hereinafter “Declaration”), with a subsequent lien statement recorded in the office of the Registrar of Titles for Hennepin County, Minnesota on November 16, 2009 as Document No. T4704596 and subsequent unpaid assessments’ further liens imposed by automatic operation of Minn. Stat. § 515B.3-116(h). ASSIGNMENTS OF LIEN: Not applicable. TRANSACTION AGENT: Not applicable. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: Not applicable. LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Not applicable. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Not applicable. ENCUMBERED PREMISES ADDRESS: 9416 Marshall Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55347. TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 30-116-22-11-0079. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF ENCUMBERED PREMISES: CIC No. 0972 Lodges at Oakparke Estates, Unit No. 207B. AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $11,750.16. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding is now pending at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said lien, or any part thereof. PURSUANT to the power of sale granted by the owner in taking title to the premises subject to said Declaration, the above-described property will be sold by the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: Monday, January 9, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. C.S.T. Minneapolis City Hall, 350 S. 5th Street, Room 30, Minneapolis, MN 55415. SALE INSTRUCTIONS: Public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, to pay the amount then due for said assessments, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorneys’ fees as allowed by law. TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE HOMEOWNER, OR THE HOMEOWNER’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS: Six

(6) months from the date of the sheriff’s sale. HOMEOWNERS RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON DECLARATION: Not applicable. REDEMPTION NOTICE: THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE HOMEOWNER, OR THE HOMEOWNER’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE FORECLOSED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: 11/23/11 /s/ Shawn P. Siders Shawn P. Siders (#0391553) Gall & Siders, PLLC 80 South Eighth Street, Suite 900 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: (612) 568-8731 Fax: (612) 466-3111 (Dec. 1,8,15,22,29, 2011, Jan. 5, 2012) D4-Seitz-McMorrowForeclosure

Public Notice of Auction (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To Be Held At: The Lock Up Self Storage Centers 12995 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Today’s Date: November 17, 2011 Auction Date: December 20, 2011 Begins at: 12:00 PM

Public Notice (Official Publication) State of Minnesota County of Hennepin District Court Fourth Judicial District SUMMONS Larry Lee Johnson, Plaintiff vs. 1FTSF3ISOXEC55110, VIN # Brian Harry Johnson, Defendant and Commissioner of Public Safety, Defendant 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is attached to this summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at: 10770 Linwood Forest Drive, Champlin, MN 55316 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.

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not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. Date: November 21, 2011 Signed: /s/ Larry Lee Johnson Plaintiff pro se Larry Lee Johnson 10770 Linwood Forest Drive Champlin, MN 55316 952-462-3755 (Dec. 1,8,15, 2011) D4-JohnsonSummons

Certificate of Assumed Name (Official Publication) MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE AMENDMENT TO 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. The exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Encore Consignment Boutique The address of the principal place of business: 8022 Den Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 The name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name: Jeneka, LLC, 14789 Blakeney Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed name number 190701 originally filed on April 23, 1997 under the name Encore Consignment Boutique I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the

person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. FILED: November 28, 2011 /s/ Kay M Nordbye, Chief Manager (Dec. 8 & 15, 2011) D4-EncoreConsign

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Breakdown Tip Off Classic Eden Prairie’s boys basketball squad, coached by David Flom, is among the featured teams at this year’s Breakdown Tip Off Classic Saturday, Dec. 10, at Minnetonka High School. The Eagles, ranked seventh among state Class 4A teams, will play 10thrated Duluth East at 11 a.m. in Minnetonka’s west gym. Top-ranked and defending state 4A champion Hopkins will try to show it has the potential to win a fourth straight state title at 6:45 p.m. as it meets fifth-ranked Cretin-Derham Hall in the Minnetonka east gym. Benilde-St. Margaret’s, ranked first in Class 3A, will battle Eastview at 3:15 p.m. in the east gym. Minnetonka concludes the 13-game Tip Off Classic with an 8:30 p.m. game against Buffalo in the east gym. Games begin at 10:30 a.m. and continue all day in both Minnetonka gyms.

College prospects abound The Tip Off Classic features at least 110 college prospects, including at least 35 who are being looked at by Division I schools. Among those potential Division I players are Isaiah Zierden (Benilde-St. Margaret’s), Siyani Chambers (Hopkins), Tyus Jones (Apple Valley) and Andre Wallace (Eden Prairie).

Upcoming events After playing in the Tip Off Classic, Eden Prairie’s boys basketball team hits the road to battle Burnsville at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13. Eden Prairie’s girls basketball squad travels to Prior Lake for a 7:15 p.m. game Thursday, Dec. 8. The Eagles return home to play Chaska at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13. – Compiled by Greg Kleven

Visit us online at minnlocal.com Page 25 Eden Prairie senior forward Jackie Johnson applies defensive pressure on Benilde-St. Margaret’s Alexa Hansen during the Eagles’ 51-50 overtime triumph in the Breakdown Tip Off Classic Dec. 3 at Hopkins High School. The Eagles have a 3-0 record in early season action.

The University of Minnesota senior outside hitter from Eden Prairie contributed 13 kills during the Gophers’ victory over North Dakota State University Dec. 2 in the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament. The Gophers improved to 18-11 overall.

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Jackie Johnson The senior forward scored 21 points, blocked six shots and pulled down nine rebounds as Eden Prairie opened its girls basketball season with a 69-29 non-conference victory over Eagan Nov. 29. The Eagles placed second at state last season.

Eagle girls seek return trip state basketball tourney EP opens with three impressive wins BY GREG KLEVEN – SUN NEWSPAPERS It was a memorable first season for Chris Carr as Eden Prairie’s head girls basketball coach. The former Timberwolves player directed the Eagles to a second-place finish in the 2011 state Class 4A tournament. Eden Prairie had a 25-5 record. The future looks bright for this version of Eden Prairie girls basketball. The Eagles return their two leading scorers from a year ago and have won their first three games. Jackie Johnson is a 6-foot-2 senior forward who averaged 14 points per game as a junior. “Jackie has worked hard since last sea-

son and is tough to guard because of her length and size,” said Carr. “She is not only our leading rebounder and scorer but anchors our defense as well.” Mullaney is back to run the Eagle offense from her guard position. She averaged 12 points per game last season. “Shayne is a great leader and worker,” said Carr. “She is a hard-nosed competitor and our best all-around player.” Johnson and Mullaney will share the Eden Prairie captaincy with 5-8 senior guard Carley Tibbetts, 5-8 junior forward Cassy Saxton and 5-10 junior forward Annie Thul. “We have a young but athletic team,” said Carr. “We should be a more complete team at both ends of the floor than we were a year ago. “We have good depth and potential.” GIRLS BASKETBALL: TO PAGE 27

Derrick LaCombe The Eden Prairie sophomore goalie stopped 38 shots to preserve the Eagles’ 2-1 boys hockey victory over No. 2-ranked Eagan Dec. 3. The Eagles are defending state Class AA champions.

Shayne Mullaney Mullaney, a 5-foot-9 senior guard, came through with 20 points as Eden Prairie edged Benilde-St. Margaret’s 51-50 in overtime at the Breakdown Tip Off Classic girls basketball event Dec. 3 at Hopkins High School. Mullaney is a co-captain of the Eagles along with Jackie Johnson.

McKenzie Johnson The Eden Prairie junior goaltender made 37 saves during the Eagles’ 6-3 girls hockey loss to HillMurray Nov. 29. Angie Heppelmann, Jordan Phillipi and Lauren Boyle scored goals for EP.

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Eagle boys basketball squad hopes to overcome graduation losses EPHS boys basketball team will rely on senior co-captains Mohn, Peterson

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BY GREG KLEVEN – SUN NEWSPAPERS Talk about rebuilding jobs. Eden Prairie head boys basketball coach David Flom must replace 11 seniors from last season’s team that placed second in the state Class 4A tourney. Eden Prairie finished 27-5 after losing to Hopkins in the state finals. Flom will get a good early look at who might fill those personnel holes created by graduation losses. Eden Prairie opened its season on the road against Apple Valley Dec. 6. The Eagles will meet Duluth East at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, in the Breakdown Tip Off Classic at Minnetonka High School. Eden Prairie’s game will be played in the Minnetonka west gym. Eden Prairie enters the season ranked seventh in the state despite those heavy graduation losses. Duluth East is rated 10th. “Our immediate goal is to find depth and play an up-tempo style,” said Flom. “If we play to our potential, we have a chance to do well this season. “Our junior varsity team was 242 last season and we should get help from some of those players.” Eden Prairie’s most experienced players are senior co-captains Sander Mohn and Jordan Peterson. “Mohn is a 6-4 senior wing and our only returning starter,” said Flom. “He is our best defender and shooter. “Peterson will be our low-post scorer and can also hit mid-range shots. Both co-captains are great leaders.” Eden Prairie’s pre-season basketball workouts were hampered somewhat by the absence of five players who were members of the Eagles’ Prep Bowl championship football team. But the Eden Prairie coaches hope the success rubs off on the basketball squad.

Defending state champion Eagles boys hockey earn impressive wins

Eden Prairie’s Sander Mohn attempts to block a Chaska shot during the Class 4A, Section 2 tournament last season. Mohn is the only returning starter back from last year’s Eagle squad that placed second at state. (File photo by Brian Nelson – Sun Newspapers) Flom is scrutinizing a number of players who might fill key roles for this year’s team. Three promising players are 6-0 junior point guard Grant Shaeffer,

6-4 junior post Jack Cottrell and 6-0 sophomore guard Andre Wallace. Eden Prairie travels to Burnsville for a 7:15 p.m. game Tuesday, Dec. 13.

It will rank as one of the most memorable state championship boys hockey games in Minnesota history. That exciting contest took place last March in the Class AA finals as Eden Prairie edged Duluth East 3-2 in triple overtime. Senior center Kyle Rau provided the winning goal as the Eagles claimed their second state title and finished 24-5-2. Rau and his talented senior teammates have graduated. Rau, the 2011 Mr. Hockey award winner, is now skating on the University of Minnesota’s top line. Eden Prairie head coach Lee Smith must replace that skilled senior class. The Eagles return only three players with significant varsity experience from the state championship squad. Smith is molding 13 new players into the Eagle system. Eden Prairie is off to an impressive start with victories over Bloomington Jefferson and secondranked Eagan in its first two games. “We have a long way to go with this young squad, but I am happy with our start,” said Smith. “We hope to compete for Lake Conference and Section 6AA titles and get a chance to defend our state championship.” Eden Prairie (2-0) defeated Jefferson 7-5 Dec. 1 at Eden Prairie Community Center Arena. Steven Spinner, a sophomore center, scored twice in the first period as the Eagles built a 4-2 lead. Junior winger Mason Bergh and senior center Brad Boldenow came through with other EP goals that period. Spinner completed his hat trick in the second period and sophomore defenseman Luc Snuggerud added a goal as the Eagles had a 6-3 advantage. Harry Pajor, a sophomore winger, completed Eden Prairie’s scoring in the third period. Eagle junior goalie Jake Gerdes stopped 20 shots. Eden Prairie, ranked seventh in the state by the Associated Press, knocked off second-rated Eagan 2-1 Dec. 3 at home despite being outshot 39-20. All the game’s goals were scored in the second period. Eden Prairie junior winger Andrew Knudsen and junior center John Sullivan scored with assists from Bergh and Pajor. Eden Prairie sophomore goalie Derrick LaCombe made 38 saves as the Eagles remained unbeaten. Eden Prairie plays Andover at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, on the road. The Eagles will compete in Edina’s tournament Dec. 15-17 against Elk River, Grand Rapids and Edina.

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Prep Bowl finalists garner 14 All-Lake football berths Wayzata leads with

Eden Prairie senior defensive end Melvin De-Souza puts a heavy rush on Hopkins quarterback Andy Wicklund (16) during Lake Conference football action this past season. De-Souza received all-conference honorable mention. (Photo by Brian Nelson – Contributing Photographer)

eight players selected BY JOHN SHERMAN – SUN NEWSPAPERS Prep Bowl finalists Wayzata and Eden Prairie combined to land 14 berths on the 2011 All-Lake Conference football team, which was released earlier this week by Hopkins athletic director Dan Johnson. Eden Prairie had six selections and third-place Minnetonka had five. Wayzata’s all-conference list includes three defensive players and five offensive players. The defenders are senior inside linebacker Ryan Poppitz, senior cornerback Alex Carlson and senior end Kit Snyder. Offensive All-Lake Conference players for the Trojans are senior quarterback and punter Nick Martin, senior running backs Antonio Ford and Erik Roti, junior offensive guard Chandler Wright and senior kicker Tyler Scott. Scott led Wayzata to the Lake Conference title when he kicked three field goals in a 9-0 victory over Eden Prairie. Eden Prairie’s All-Lake contingent

Girls basketball FROM PAGE 25 Eden Prairie displayed that potential during a 51-50 overtime victory over Benilde-St. Margaret’s in the Breakdown Tip Off Classic Dec. 3 at Hopkins High

is led by senior running back Andrew Larson, who rushed for more than 4,000 yards during his three-year high school career. Other Eagle selections are senior offensive tackle Nick Davidson, senior linebacker Drake Michaelson, senior defensive end Anthony King-Foreman, senior defensive back Ryan Gunderson and senior defensive tackle Tyson Reinke. Minnetonka’s all-conference selections are senior free safety Charles Webb, senior center Ramsey Cronen, senior inside linebacker Beau Bates, junior cornerback and running back DeAndre Singleton and junior wide receiver Malcolm Moore. Edina placed four seniors on the allconference team. They are halfback Francisco Hardacker, offensive tackle

Kevin Carroll, inside linebacker Tory Dalbec and tight end Tom Balke. Three Hopkins seniors round out the All-Lake Conference squad. They are wide receiver Andre McDonald, defensive back Tavaughn Blair and wide receiver Alex Hunter. Lake Conference head coaches also made 25 honorable mention selections. Eden Prairie: junior quarterback Grant Shaeffer, senior defensive back Matt Knoff, senior defensive end Melvin De-Souza, junior linebacker Jack Cotrell and junior offensive lineman Tony Yost. Edina: senior quarterback and defensive back Diondre Green, junior quarterback Mark Handberg, junior wide receiver Marley Allison, senior

center Brian Franz and senior wide receiver and defensive back Jake Remes. Hopkins: senior defensive end Brett Bremer, senior linebacker Ian Cochran, senior offensive lineman Austin Jensen, junior quarterback J.T. DenHartog and junior free safety Zac Merie. Minnetonka: senior halfback Rashad Cohen, senior outside linebacker Sam Luetgers, senior quarterback Scott Benedict, junior defensive back KeAndre Singleton and junior defensive tackle Josh Anderson. Wayzata: senior outside linebacker Will Dugan, senior wide receiver Ethan Zeidler, junior defensive back Chris Pierson, junior linebacker Chris Wipson and junior wide receiver Jeff Borchardt.

School. Benilde-St. Margaret’s placed third in the state Class 3A tournament last season. Tibbetts sank the winning free throw with 4.7 seconds left in overtime in the BSM game. Mullaney was the Eagles’ top scorer with 20 points. Saxton had 11 and Johnson

finished with eight. Megan Knoff, a 5-10 junior center, added six points. Eden Prairie earned a 64-35 victory over Apple Valley Dec. 2. Mullaney connected for 23 points and Johnson chipped in with 14. Samantha Trammel, a 6-0 freshman center, scored six points and Tibbetts had five.

Eden Prairie overpowered Eagan 69-29 in the season opener Nov. 29. The Eagles built a commanding 43-9 halftime lead. Johnson finished with 21 points, nine rebounds and six blocks. Eden Prairie will meet Prior Lake at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, on the road. The Eagles host Chaska at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13.

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$50

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

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

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

13 WEEK RUN!

$44

EDEN PRAIRIE

DRINKING PROBLEM? Alcoholics Anonymous

1090

TRANSPORTATION

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

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

LOCATION

1020

INDEX

952-392-6888

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

BUSINESS SERVICES

• •

We Specialize In:

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

(MN# 20215366) •

BONDED • INSURED

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

Free Estimates

2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

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

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

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

John 952-882-0775

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

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

952-898-4444

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

2110

Chimney & FP Cleaning

SWEEP • INSP. • REPAIR

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

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

2100

2130

londonairechimney service.com

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

TWIN CITIES Concrete Reas.-Fast Friendly BBB

Decks 3 & 4 Season Porches

Pool/Hot Tub Surrounds

Jon Dimich Deck Creations

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

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

Decks

612-418-3677 Lic 20490464

www.jddeckcreations.com

(952) 431- 9970

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

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In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

2170

Drywall

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

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

2180

Electric Repairs

612-501-1093

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

2280

Hauling

**First

Impressions **

612-598-2276

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

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

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

JNH Electric 612-743-7922

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

TEAM ELECTRIC

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

Handyperson

0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!

Schultz'e Contracting Inc

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

MDH Lead Supervisor

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

schultzecontracting.com

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

You name it we can do it!

612-455-1217 Multi-Year Service Award Winner

www.LetUsService.com

2310

Housecleaning

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

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

2230

Flooring & Tile

#1 in Hardwood Refinishing

SANDMAN IS BEST! sandmanjohansson.com low$$

A+ Angie's List 952-474-4355

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

Call 952-451-1037

952-451-3792

R.A.M. CONSTRUCTION Any & All Home Repairs

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

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

Affordable Repair!

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

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

Desperately Need Work! Ceramic & Marble

PRO PAPER HANGING Removal, Paint/Plaster

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

Work Guar/Refs/Ins/Free Ests

35yrs Exp. 612-875-2230

Escobar Hardwood Floors & Ceramic Tile Work, llc

HANDYMAN

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

952-292-2349

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

2250

Furniture Repair

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

2260

Any & All Home Repairs

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

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

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

R&J Construction

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

Call Ray 952-484-3337

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

651-457-7776

Painting

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

2320

Insulation & Weatherproofing

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

2380

Moving, Storage & Shipping

A Local Mover

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

2420

Painting

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

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

Quality Residential

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

Wall Paper Removal INTERIOR EXTERIOR

A German Craftsman

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

DAVE'S PAINTING and WALLPAPERING Int/Ext • Free Est • 23 Yrs Will meet or beat any price! Lic/Ins Visa/MC BBB 952-469-6800

Classifieds

WORK! 952.392.6888

2470

Plumbing

An Honest Plumber

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

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

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

952-472-5670

Lic#BC073200

Siding- Roofs-Soffit-FasciaGutters- Lic#20172580

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

Regalenterprisesinc.net

A Family Operated Bus.

Sun Classifieds

WORK!

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

952.392.6888 qiar

763-792-2999 Geno's Sewer & Drain

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

2420

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

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

Anderson Snow Removal

612.839.2239 • 612.866.0949

15% Fall Discount

Forget The Rest Call The Best!!

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

WORK! 952.392.6888

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

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

2630

ACCREDITED BUSINESS

Call For Free Estimate www.WesternConstructionInc.com

2490

Upholstery & Slipcovers

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

2660

Window Cleaning

Window Cleaning 612-529-4444

3000

2570

Merchandise Snow Removal

Snow Plowing

Limited Offer Triple Glass for the Price of Double Glass

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

15 yrs exp.

Thomas Tree Service

Kevin 612-810-2059

Powerwashing

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

PACKAGE DISCOUNTS!

2490

Powerwashing

Credit Cards Accepted

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

612-203-4309

SNOWPLOWING

Lic. #BC626700

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

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

Comm & Resid Sr. Discounts

WINDOWS/SIDING

Powerwashing

BIG TREES & STUMPS CHEAP!!

Silver Fox Services

Sun Classifieds

2490

NEW HORIZONS TREE & LANDSCAPING

952-883-0671 Mbr BBB

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

A Fresh Look, Inc.

Will Beat Anybody's Price!

Snow Removal

Insured

Family Owned & Operated Since 1949

Tree Service

2620

Experienced Res/Com Plowing

www.gatesgeneralcontractors.com

Painting

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

SNOW PLOWING

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

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

Old World Craftsmanship/24 Yrs

2470

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

Snow & Ice Removal

St. Christoper Decorating

Plumbing

Snow Removal

2570

Call 952-933-4856

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

952-451-7151 Ins/Bonded

Lic #20156835 • Insured

Reliable • Fully Ins'd • Free Ests

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

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

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

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

952-201-4817

763-754-2501 www.blomquistexteriors.com

Why Wait Roofing LLC

612-210-5267 952-443-9957

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

** BLOMQUIST ** EXTERIORS

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

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

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

2510

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

DAVE'S Painting Int/Ext

Right Way PAINTING

Garage Door

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS

2420

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

2290

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

Handyperson

LICENSED BONDED INSURED

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

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

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

2290

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

Our job is to make you look good!

763-225-6200

www.sparklewashcmn.com

Sun Classifieds Work! Call

(952 ) 392 –

6888 to place your ad.

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3050

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

Estate Sales

3130

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

8720 135 St W, Apple Valley

EXCELSIOR

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

3090

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

Cemetery Lots

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

www.willmatthill.com MINNEAPOLIS

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

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

www.willmatthill.com RICHFIELD

7026 17th Ave South

3110

Collectibles & Art

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

Dept 56 original north pole series. Handpainted porcelain, 21 bldgs, 17 acces. In there originals boxes w/the original Bachman's stickers & prices. Total over $1300. $500 or BO, call 763-545-2716

Sun Classifieds

WORK! 952.392.6888 2620

Tree Service

Fireplace & Firewood

3150

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

3160

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

3270

FIREWOOD

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

Misc. Wanted

WANTED

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

Furnishings

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

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

Furnishings

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

Apartments & Condos For Rent

Bloomington

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

RICHFIELD

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

7000

8100

Real Estate Manufactured Homes

3583

St. Louis Park

Agriculture/ Animals/Pets

For Rent

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

9000

9050

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

5000

5005

Employment

Pets

Rentals Vacation Rentals

Health Care

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

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

Tree Service

2620

Garage Sales this week

3970

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

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

3506

3900

Join Us for a Cabin Christmas

FIREWOOD

3500

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

Ideal Firewood

952-881-2122 763-381-1269

6400

Mobile Homes Lots

3160

Fireplace & Firewood

2.5yr Dried Mixed Hardwood

Snowblowers & Equipment

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

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

3150

3320

Honda 1132 Track Snow-

FIREWOOD

3160

Furnishings

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

* * * * *

GREAT JOB WITH GREAT BENEFITS

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

CUSTOMER SERVICE AUTOMOTIVE TOOL

Bloomington Co seeks exp individual to work as part of our team. Phone & counter sales. Strong $12.00 PER HOUR TO comm skills. Automotive START. NO EXPERIENCE background preferred. NECESSARY Great benefits. Fax or e-mail resume 952-881-6480 BIOLYPH needs individuhloyd3@gmail.com als who are conscientious, mature, responsible perfectionists with strong Drivers verbal English communi- Full-time OTR, Van/ cation skills to help pro- Reefer. Minimum 2 yrs reduce diagnostic tests dur- quired. Late Model equiping the day shift. All ment. Regional/ Long training provided. Bene- haul. Weekend Home fits include pd. holidays time. Competitive wage and vacation, health & DOE. Call Nik: dental ins., & 401(k). Our 651-325-0307 work environment is professional, clean, comfortable, smoke-free, quiet and friendly. You will generally be scheduled between 32-40 hrs. per wk. Call 952.936.0990 for a General Office job description & direcFull Time Job tions. Apply in person Opportunity Mon-Fri, 9:00-4:00 at 1317 Document Scanning 5th St. So., Hopkins

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

A New Career

Specialist

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

9100

Senior Discounts

5100

Great Service Affordable Prices

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

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

Oak, Birch, Ash, Maple Dry Firewood

DAN WIMMER

(952) 881-2122 • (612) 599-6385

Talheim in Chaska

612-201-1352

Retail or Office

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

LOCATED IN THE SAME BUILDING NEXT TO H. DESIGN SALON

952-361-0310

www.lakelodgeandcabin.com

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE • FOR LEASE

EHO

3020

Auctions

3020

Auctions

5600

Bloomington

Rooms For Rent

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

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

Call for details: Michael (763) 227-1567

3034 Lyndale Ave S. RESIDENTIAL LOT FOR SALE 9911 Newton Avenue. For Sale by On-Line Auction. Visit www.realestatesales.gov or call (312) 886-9480 for more information.

Off Lake St • 33 car parking • $14/sq ft 3,000-6,000 sq ft • Available now!

312-886-9480 US General Services Administration

612-875-8292 • 612-875-8282

6300

Travel Getaways

Snow Bird warm weather rentals. Call Brad for a free consultation on finding your perfect winter rental. 952-392-7776

Delivery Drivers Independent Contractors need reliable large/Full size Van or covered p/u truck for same day deliveries. Call 1-800-818-7958

Handyman- Eagan based nationally franchised handyman co. is now hiring exp. handyman. FT & PT positions. 651-855-8632 Lindsay@callthejack.com

Company: Best Buy Job Title: Sr. Real Estate Deployment Solutions Systems Analyst Location: Richfield, MN Job Description: Responsible for all systems used by the department and will spend majority time managing 1-2 developers as well as technical support staff in conjunction with development and maintenance of software for the Real Estate Deployment Solutions function. Applying Retail and Real Estate Deployment Solutions knowledge, serve as the lead technical project manager to gather and analyze business requirements, perform business process reengineering and design, develop, test and deploy new capabilities and enhancements to existing capabilities. Responsible for supervising the management and technical support of Real Estate Deployment Solutions systems including Avanti and Prophet 21, an inventory management, demand planning, order processing & management, purchasing and financial system, along with several home grown applications (internal ecommerce site, issue management system, vendor collaboration website, Electronic data interchange (EDI), etc). Develop technical solutions to oversee and support troubleshooting, maintenance and upgrade of home grown and packaged applications. Develop and monitor Web Portals for intranet and extranet and interfaces to ERP system (Oracle). Engage in database architecture using SQL 2008 Database Management and IIS7 web server management. Design and develop new web applications for real estate business using VB6, VBA, VB.net, ASP, ASP.NET-web forms (VB), SQL, LINQ, AJAX. Basic Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer and Information Sciences or Computer Information Systems, plus five years of progressively responsible, post-baccalaureate experience as a business analyst, or systems administrator/analyst developing and implementing process improvements and administering and maintaining a computer management system; three of the five years of experience must have also involved business process reengineering, project management, engaging in database architecture, SQL 2008 database management and IIS7 webserver management, and developing web applications using VB6, VBA, VB.net, ASP, ASP.NET-web forms (VB.Net), SQL, LINQ, AJAX, Prophet 21, Avanti, Oracle Financials, Issue Management System, and Informatica or other middleware tools. To apply, please follow this link: http://www.bestbuy-jobs.com/job/Richfield-Sr_-Real-Estate-Deployment-Solutions-Systems-Analyst-Job-MN 55423/1553364/?utm_source=print&utm_campaign=RSunFADV

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Full Time Editor

MATURE DRIVERS $350 + per wk driving passengers to medical appointments. Clear criminal Background driving rec, neat appearance, Exc. people skills, ability to pass a physical. Leave Msg on Care Cab. Msg Ctr 1-800-437-2094 (Metro area and St. Cloud) Now Hiring: Lead Teachers Candidates must be teacher qualified under MN Rule 3 guidelines. Call Barb: 952-941-7817 bnovak@klcorp.com KinderCare LearningCenters

Warehouse Material Handlers (6:00pm-6:00am) IWCO Direct is the fastest growing integrated solutions provider for direct marketers. Our company provides direct marketing campaigns for some of the most recognizable companies in the country and offers print, envelope (printing and converting), promotional plastics, personalization, bindery, lettershop, and Automated Marketing Program (AMP™) services. If you are interested in a career opportunity that offers innovative employee programs and fosters an environment where individuals are encouraged to make a difference, we’d like to hear from you. We are currently seeking Warehouse Material Handlers for our night shift (6:00pm-6:00am). The Material Handler efficiently delivers materials and supplies to department equipment using floor jacks, pallet jacks, high lifts, and/or power jacks. Responsibilities also include: • Utilizing the computerized inventory system to determine location of materials and supplies • Entering material transactions into the system and completing material handling section of paperwork for return of materials to the warehouse • Moving processed material from workstations to the appropriate staging area • Ensuring the accurate repackaging of leftover materials • Assisting with other warehouse duties as assigned • Maintaining a clean and safe work area Requirements include:

Support Staff SEEK Home Inc. provides services to people with DD so they may live in a safe and healthy environment. We currently have PT positions available in our group homes. No experience necessary and training is paid. Please contact SEEK Home at: 763-425-6647

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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.

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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

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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.

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

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

Winter Break Sample Activities: • • • • • • •

Bowling Swimming Museums Indoor Water Parks Sledding Rollerskating & MORE!

27 Locations across the metro area.

612-230-9622

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