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Richfield resident charged in EP after alleged burglaries while out on bail More than 20 suburban cities hit since October BY PAUL GROESSEL – SUN NEWSPAPERS A man allegedly responsible for multiple burglaries since his arrest last June has been arrested and charged again for a burglary Monday, Feb. 6, in Eden Prairie, where police arrested him shortly after watching him in the act. At least 20 burglaries have taken place since October, when Stewart Eugene Pesheck, 43, was released on bail from Anoka County while facing burglary charges, according to police

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A night of family service Forest Hills Elementary students and staff had a wellattended Night of Family Service Thursday, Feb. 9, at the school. Students, parents and staff made sandwiches for the homeless, created cards for sick children and made birthday bags and pet toys for shelters. Families also brought food to donate to People Reaching Out to Other People.

Above, Michael Sandness helps his daughter Chloe Sandness brainstorm their next project. At right, Hannah Campbell helps her sons Chaske Campbell, middle, and Demarco Campbell, right, make a greeting card for a sick child.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Writers Rising Up fundraiser March 31 A fundraiser for the nonprofit Writers Rising up has been scheduled 4-6 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Lifetime Fitness, 6233 Baker Road, Eden Prairie. Contributions are tax deductible. Cost is $5 at the door. Info: writersrisingup.org.

Financial aid awareness event set for Feb. 26 The International School of Minnesota is partnering with Minnesota College Goal to host a Financial Aid Awareness Workshop. The workshop is scheduled 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 at ISM. At 1 pm a financial aid counselor will present an overview of financial aid. After the presentation, college financial aid counselors will be available to assist families with completing the online FAFSA form. Counselors will assist families on a first come, first served basis. Other pro-

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Adoption Weekend recognized at Petco All Petco’s in the Twin Cities area, including Eden Prairie, will be hosting a National Adoption Weekend, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 18-19, right after this year’s Westminster Dog Show. Eden Prairie Petco is located 8020 Eden Glen Road. In the spirit of pet adoption, Petco will also host their monthly Meet the Critters: Rabbits event to celebrate National Adopt a Rabbit Month on the same weekend. A perfect way to celebrate “Leap” Year, rabbit adoption groups will be on site, in addition to the cat and dog shelters, in hopes of placing these furry friends in forever homes.

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EP caucuses have strong turnout BY PAUL GROESSEL – SUN NEWSPAPERS The chairs for both Senate District 42 Republicans and Democrats were pleased with the turnout for their respective caucus Tuesday, Feb. 7 in Eden Prairie. The presidential straw poll is what attracts many caucus goers, but those who attend their precinct meeting can also volunteer to serve within the party, discuss their topics of interest and create motions that, if popular enough, could work their way to a political party’s state convention and become part of the party’s platform. As for the Republican presidential straw poll results, former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum won the state straw poll and the District 42 straw poll. He earned 40 percent of the district’s votes. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was second, with 27 percent of the votes.

All of the Republican candidates made appearances in Minnesota prior to the non-binding caucuses Tuesday, and week-to-week front runners have fluctuated between former U.S. Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich, Santorum and Romney, who often gets attention as the expected Republican nominee. At the national level, many Republicans are concerned about the country’s direction – hence the District 42 Republicans’ strong turnout, according to Papineau. From his personal perspective, Papineau said the Republican presidential candidates need to stop fighting amongst each other – hence the district’s straw poll results. “I think that what you see in the expression in the straw poll is an objection of the in-fighting that’s been going on,” Papineau said. Hopefully Tuesday’s caucus was a message, saying let the Republican Party get down to the issues and focus on what they have and not do this in-fighting and attacking each other, he said.

“I think the caucus process is an interesting process,” District 42 Republican co-chair Marc Papineau said. “It brings a lot of people out. … I think there’s more focus and more enthusiasm this year than I have seen [from other caucuses].” Nearly 1,000 people from the state district showed up for the district’s GOP caucus. With no presidential primary, Democratic caucus attendance was around 500, according to DFL chair Laurie Pryor. “It actually went really well,” Pryor said. “We had a good turnout. About 500 people from our senate district, and you know, so we didn’t have anything contested … so for us the caucus was about gearing up and getting organized for the 2012 campaigns.” But, she thought a couple factors could have kept attendance down. The media attention from the GOP primary candidates and seemingly more media attention for the Republican caucuses could have kept DFL attendance down, she said.

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County lakes close to vehicles; fish houses getting iffy BY BLAZE FUGINA – SUN NEWSPAPERS The first day of spring may not fall officially until March 20, but officials are warning Hennepin County lake users ice is already dangerously thin in many areas. Hennepin County Sheriff Major Darrell Huggett announced all lake access points were closed at a new conference Feb. 9. That means cars, trucks and SUVs are taboo. “It is unsafe for vehicles to drive on the ice, the lakes, rivers and ponds of Hennepin County,” said Huggett said. “Recreational vehicles such as snowmobiles and ATVs will be allowed on county lakes.” Huggett has been overseeing the department’s Enforcement Services Bureau since early January. It includes the patrol and communications division. Owners of vehicles caught on the ice are subject to a misdemeanor citation. Huggett said the early restrictions are due to the unseasonably warm temps this winter which have created inconsistent ice conditions. A sheriff ’s department spokesman said that at least five cars have fallen through lake ice in the past week. Besides Lake

Minnetonka, vehicles have fallen into Medicine Lake in Plymouth, Bald Eagle Lake near White Bear Lake and Lake Riley in Eden Prairie, among others. “This is a very uncommon winter we are having,” said Huggett. “Talking with folks in the community, I want to reiterate that this is something that we haven’t seen ever.” Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek explained the need for barring vehicles this way. “We’ve had freezing and thawing on area ice and area lakes. ” he said. “It’s not worth the loss of life, or serious injury, just to drive on a frozen lake.” The sheriff ’s office had “beefed up” its patrols on the lakes prior to Feb. 9. A number of signboards were posted in the area to announce the unsafe ice conditions. “This is something we don’t want to take a chance on,” said Stanek. “We’ve spoken with the Department of Natural Recourses, and they concur with our decision, and that’s the way it will be.” Huggett also touched on removing fish houses from area lakes. “That’s part of the reason why, at this point, we are not restricting ATVs and snowmobiles,” he said. “I tell everyone

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EP’s call to service for service members Rotarians, Lions seek help with Beyond the Yellow Ribbon project BY PAUL GROESSEL – SUN NEWSPAPERS A ribbon means more when it’s pinned to service. Eden Prairie Rotarians and Lions are hoping residents and organizations will lend a hand to veterans, military service members and their families when they need it. Organizers are in the early stages of getting Beyond the Yellow Ribbon certification for the city. For years, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon has helped communities rally around service members for daily activities or when problems arise. Certified cities meet 16 different criteria to show the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization that there is a network of community leaders and connections that can provide help when something happens. For example, if a furnace breaks down while a spouse is serving overseas, someone can send a repair man out to fix it, possibly for a reduced price or for free. Aide can be as simple as mowing lawns, too. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon cities provide help in many areas – legal, medical, car repair, plumbing, “just about anything anyone would need help with,’ said Bob Danielson, president of the Eden Prairie Noon Rotary and one of the organizers behind the certification effort. He, Noon Rotarians, the A.M. Rotarians and Lions Club have been organizing to get leaders from different facets of the city informed about the voluntary program. Those facets are comprised of the city gov-

ernment, schools, police and fire, business, faith-based organizations, Veteran organizations and providers of social and medical services. “Basically [we are] hitting all these different designated areas of support,” Danielson said. In essence, having at least one representative or contact point from each of those areas makes it easier to solve a service member’s problem when it arises. Danielson said the initiative began last year, when Rotarians were looking for a new service project. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon fit their bill. There are approximately 20,000 Minnesota National Guard and Army Reserve officers in the state, according to a Yellow Ribbon organizer, and there are 46 certified cities in Minnesota, according to the organization’s website. Lt. Adam Kedrowski works for Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, helping cities through the certification process, which usually takes about a year, he said. His coverage area is Scott, Hennepin and Carver counties. He is currently working with 13 cities on their certification. In Eden Prairie, it’s early in the process. Organizers are making contacts and identifying community leaders. “That’s what we’re doing right now,” Kedrowski said, “and trying to identify groups that want to help with effort.” They’re looking to form a committee and a committee chair to lead the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon certification for Eden Prairie, and they’ve scheduled a community meeting for anyone interested in learning more, Danielson said. The meeting has been scheduled 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, in the Heritage Room at Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road.

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Eden Prairie’s registry: A good example to follow Domestic Partner Registry affords some benefits to couples The Eden Prairie City Council is the latest to approve a Domestic Partner Registry that legally enables couples living together and not married to acquire certain benefits. Domestic partners can be any couple, including same-sex and heterosexual couples. After filling out a one-page form and in some cases paying a slight fee, these couples can be eligible for bereavement leave, family leave and insurance benefits at companies that recognize domestic partnerships. The couple must be unmarried and living together, live in the city and be committed to one another to the same extent as married persons are to each other, except for the traditional

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marital status and solemnities. Back in 2008, former Gov. Tim Pawlenty vetoed legislation that would have allowed partners of state, federal and city employees to a have the same benefits reserved for married couples. His veto, however, didn’t prohibit individual cities from approving an ordinance for their own domestic partner registry. Minneapolis, St. Paul, Edina, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, Eagan and Richfield have approved these registries. Rochester, Red Wing and Duluth also have them. The Eden Prairie City Council wrestled with the registry before approving it on second reading, 4-1. One council member, Brad

Aho, said it wasn’t needed, that only nine people in neighboring Edina registered for the benefits and only 2 percent of the cities in the state have adopted it. More to the point, he argued that the ordinance undermines marriage because it infers that any marriage is as equal as the partnership. Councilmember Kathy Nelson said the proposal has nothing to do with the proposed marriage amendment that will be on the ballot in November. “The ordinance,” she said, “does not make a statement in favor of or against any state law, and it is not political.” Another council member, Sherry Butcher Wickstrom, reminded that the city has a Manifesto which encourages diversity. It’s a way of acting and not just talking about diversity, she said. Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens was surprised more people didn’t object to the registry. The pattern in cities where it has been

passed is that most people find the registry reasonable. The mayor struck the right chord when she said: “The ordinance may not affect many people, but we deal with things that affect a small number of people all the time, as well as decisions that face all Eden Prairie residents.” That’s the genius of local government; it is local enough to be concerned about all of its neighbors. This action by the Eden Prairie City Council is to be commended, because it enables citizens to get benefits under the law regardless of their marital status as long as they live together in their community. Other cities should follow Eden Prairie’s example. Don Heinzman is an editorial writer for ECM Publishers. Sun Newspapers welcomes responses to this and any other editorial page commentary. Send to: suneditor@acnpapers.com.

Effective ways to close the achievement gap BY JOE NATHAN – GUEST COLUMNIST “This was monumental,” according to Gary Cunningham, vice president at the Northwest Area Foundation in St. Paul. About 200 educators met last week to learn from some Minnesota’s public schools that have been most effective in closing the achievement gap. They were from district and charter public schools, and they focused on helping students. The African American Leadership Forum (AALF), General Mills Foundation and the University of Minnesota cosponsored the meeting. Cunningham believes “All children will benefit if this continues.” I agree.

Eric Mahmund, co-founder and executive Director of Harvest Prep in Minneapolis, was one of the keynote speakers. Harvest Prep frequently has appeared on lists of Minnesota’s “Beat the Odds” schools. That’s because despite the fact that more than 90 percent of its students are from low-income families, and more than 95 percent are African American, 82 percent of the schools students tested “proficient” in math, and 76 percent tested proficient in reading. Both are above the state average. Mahmoud listed five key gaps in Minnesota. He’s found that “schools can overcome all of them.” • Preparation Gap (too many

youngsters from low income families come to kindergarten with low birth weight, not having heard enough words or encouragement. • Time Gap: Given the preparation gap, many youngsters from low-income families need a longer day and a longer year. • Belief gap. Mahmoud called this “the most important gap.” It’s the belief of some people that students from lowincome families cannot succeed in school. • Teaching Gap – failing to use research based approaches. • Leadership Gap – More leaders needed who know how to overcome other gaps. Mahmoud recalled the 1979 words of the late Harvard Professor, Ron Edmonds:

“How many effective schools would you have to see to be persuaded of the educability of poor children? If your answer is more than one, then I submit that you have reasons of your own for preferring to believe that pupil performance derives from family background instead of school response to family background. … We can, whenever and wherever we choose, successfully teach all children whose schooling is of interest to us. We already know more than we need to do that. Whether or not we do it must finally depend on how we feel about the fact that we haven’t so far.” Bill Wilson is former NATHAN: TO PAGE 8

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I recently wrote how our aging workforce means our states demographic landscape is going to change; fewer workers will be supporting a greater percentage of non-working citizens. How we respond now will go a long way toward telling our future and it is up to us to enact prudent measures to help us not only weather this change, but to thrive. Some of the survey questions pertain to proposals in our Reform 2.0 package. Other questions are more course-of-action driven. It should only take a few moments for you to complete and your feedback would be greatly appreciated; there is a section for general comments and additional topics as well. You can log on to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Stensrud2012Survey to participate in the survey or call my legislative assistant at 651-296-4295 to request a paper version. Kirk Stensrud Eden Prairie Stensrud, R-42A, represents parts of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka in the Minnesota House of Representatives.

FROM PAGE 6 Minnesota Commissioner of the Department of Human Rights and founder of Higher Ground Academy in St. Paul; another “Beat the Odds” school lists. Wilson emphasized the need to respect family culture and to promote high expectations. Wilson was joined by Mary Donaldson, director of St. Paul’s Concordia Creative Learning Academy, in stressing that successful schools with low-income young people must teach arts as well as academics. CCLA also is a “Beat the Odds” school. “This is not just about test prep,” Donaldson pointed out. “It’s about helping prepare youngsters to be active, caring, involved citizens.” Chris Stewart, formerly a Minneapolis (District) Public School

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Supervalu to cut 800 jobs, 200 in Twin Cities Cuts take place at corporate level, not to store staff BY PAUL GROESSEL – SUN NEWSPAPERS Supervalu announced Tuesday, Feb. 7, that it will layoff 800 corporate employees nationwide, including about 200 in the Twin Cities area, according to spokesperson Mike Siemienas. There are Supervalu offices in Eden Prairie, Hopkins, Chanhassen and Stillwater. “These reductions are necessary to help further strengthen and accelerate Supervalu’s business turnaround in a very competitive marketplace,” Craig Herkert, Supervalu’s chief executive offi-

cer and president said in a news release. “While the announcement of a workforce reduction is difficult news to share, due to its direct impact on our associates, these changes will allow us to better connect with customers and put more authority in the hands of people who interact more closely with our customers.” The store level associates will not be affected, Siemienas said; they will be strictly corporate and regional layoffs, and most are expected to take place by Feb. 25, the end of the company’s fiscal year. The reason for reduction is to reduce permanent costs for the business, he said, and they’re necessary to achieve plan for competitive pricing for customers. This is part of a strategy the company has been working on for a year, intended to flatten the organization and remove

redundant positions, he said. Approximately 150 of the positions will be information technology jobs held throughout the country, following a contract to outsource its IT services with Tata Consulting Services, Siemienas said. Those jobs will be outsourced domestically and internationally, Siemienas said. Those losing IT jobs at Supervalu will have an opportunity to apply for the positions under Tata, he said. Early last year, the company began con-

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Fiscal disparities on the menu at State Capitol BY T.W. BUDIG – ECM PUBLISHERS The release of a report on fiscal disparities has pushed the controversial 40-yearold tax base equalization program into the spotlight. Ushered into law by former Anoka County state Rep. Charles Weaver in 1972, the program attempts to equalize tax bases in the seven-county metro area by having the haves share their tax base wealth with the have-nots. “I don’t think you ever could do this again,” said Anoka County Commissioner Dan Erhart of passing such legislation. Under the program, 40 percent of the growth in the commercial/industrial tax base is siphoned off and placed into a regional pool. These dollars are then doled out to recipient localities, those areas with lower tax base growth. The idea behind the program is that it could promote orderly development, provide incentives to work for the betterment of the region as a whole, offer needed funding for communities at their early stages of development, according to the report. Arguably there are winners and losers. In terms of tax rates, the study esti-

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‘Funny Money’ to have audiences smiling, laughing BY PAUL GROESSEL – SUN NEWSPAPERS Trying to make a funny lead is tempting, but futile. That can be left to the city-run theater group, the Eden Prairie Players. They’re taking on Ray Cooney’s play, “Funny Money.” They’d probably think it nice if you were to attend. “This one is a What: “Funny Money” perfast-paced farce,” formed by the Eden Prairie director Stephen Players. Houtz, an Eden Where: Eden Prairie High School Prairie Players reg- Auditorium, 17185 Valley View ular, said. Road. The play’s, and When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17-18 and characters’, conun- Feb. 24-25; 2 p.m. Feb. 26. drums are brought Price: $10 at the door (cash or through a mis- check only); Feb. 17 is “pay what placed briefcase. you can” night. Yes, that story- Info: edenprairieplayers.com line – but it’s not the old, overused kind, Houtz said. The way it evolves is so much more fun

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“Funny Money” Stage Manager Jocelyn Olson, left, and Director Stephen Houtz, right, listen and follow along during a rehearsal at the Eden Prairie Community Center a week before the show’s opening night, scheduled 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at Eden Prairie High School. (Photo by Paul Groessel – Sun Newspapers)

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Play FROM PREVIOUS PAGE than the typical plotline, “because it doesn’t evolve the way we expect it to.” In this British farce an accountant is the one picking up the wrong briefcase on accident and discovers it is filled with money. The accountant plans to keep the illicit cash (so he assumes), and what ensue are poor intentions, mistaken identities and layered lies that get increasingly outrageous – and presumably hilarious. The Players didn’t make any changes to

Cooney’s play. It was written in the 1990s, and Cooney starred in it when it first hit Broadway. Since it takes place in the 90s, cell phones aren’t prevalent in the play. A lot of what happens in the play wouldn’t happen if they had cell phones, Houtz said. After all, a cell phone is not always beneficial. “It makes it easier for our lives but it makes it much more duller in theater,” Houtz said. All the layers and lies made the production challenging, Houtz said, but it has come together well, and the performers have done an excellent job. “It’s been a delight to do,” Houtz said.

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Burglaries FROM PAGE 1 involved in the cases. Pesheck was charged Wednesday, Feb. 8 with one count of second-degree burglary after his arrest in Eden Prairie Monday, but authorities expect to file more charges after sorting through evidence found in his Richfield home that could link him to burglaries in several southwest Twin Cities homes. According to a criminal complaint and police officers involved in the arrest, Pesheck was under surveillance Monday after allegedly burglarizing an Eden Prairie home on Antlers Ridge. He allegedly left his car parked in the driveway, broke into the home, grabbed items from the house and put them into the garage; from there he pulled in his car, loaded it up with stolen goods and then left, the criminal complaint said. After he left, officers found the back door had been pried open and telephone wires to the home cut. Officers then pulled Pesheck over and arrested him. Pesheck was out on bail after his arrest last June, according Det. Dave Carlson of Edina. He was released on bail in early October, and police from multiple agencies have been tracking

Sgt. Mark Elliot with the Bloomington Police Department addresses some history on Stewart Eugene Pesheck, 43, who was arrested Monday in Eden Prairie after he was seen burglarizing a home; police say he’s linked to at least 20 other burglary cases since October, when he was released on bail while facing other burglary charges. (Photo by Paul Groessel – Sun Newspapers) him since a burglary report in early November.

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Eden Prairie police. Last year he ran into authorities in Anoka and Ramsey counties, and he’s had a prior arrest in Edina, Carlson said. In June and September 2011, Pesheck was charged in Hennepin County District Court with two separate felony counts of second-degree burglary. The June charge relates to an attempted burglary in Minneapolis around the same time as the Edina burglaries. According to the criminal complaint, in April, Minneapolis officers published photos from a video caught by a surveillance system at a home where the phone line was cut. Several callers identified the man pictured as Pesheck. One caller said Pesheck was storing stolen goods in St. Louis Park. Edina Police Department officers observed Pesheck at the storage facility. A subsequent search resulted in the recovery of stolen property. Another charge dates back to a 2009 burglary in Maple Grove. According to the criminal complaint, in June 2011, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension notified Maple Grove police that shoeprints found in inside a burglarized home matched the shoes Pesheck was wearing when arrested near the site. In the recent burglaries, police believe he has stolen “thousands, thousands, thousands of dollars” in goods, Paulson said. Much of that was gold and jewelry, and police are still compiling details and totals. Although he afforded bail for his October release, Paulson said the $250,000 bail set after his recent arrest should keep him in custody. “I don’t think he’s going to be going anywhere for a while,” Paulson said.

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Students, staff and families at The International School of Minnesota collaborated recently to make a day full of music. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Music Marathonâ&#x20AC;? led by the Performing Arts team at ISM featured non-stop music from 7:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. Everyone participated in some way to keep the music going and to never let it stop. Groups and individuals sang, plunked keyboards, banged drums and tooted horns throughout the day, and the music celebration culminated with an evening show. Colleen Everitt, Head of Performing Arts, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was amazing to see how much musical talent we have at ISM, in both students and staff ! The extra effort we put in to make music happen

ISM in EP celebrates Chinese New Year The students and staff at The International School of Minnesota have been celebrated the Chinese New Year all last week. Each year, time is set aside for the Chinese celebration with traditional Chinese activities, clothes, food and a one-day Chinese field trip. Students have been learning how to make dragon masks, paper lanterns, write calligraphy and the movements of Tai Chi. Many of these activities are taught by family members of students who attend ISM. The entire school was entertained by an authentic Lion

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17 Play: “Funny Money” Where: Eden Prairie High School, 17185 Valley View Road When: 7:30 p.m. Info: edenprairieplayers.com Family Storytime Where: Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Drive When: 10:30 a.m. Info: 612-543-6275

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18 Play: “Funny Money” Where: Eden Prairie High School, 17185 Valley View Road When: 7:30 p.m. Info: edenprairieplayers.com

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19 Richfield Symphonic Band Where: Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina When: 7 p.m. Info: 952-833-9540

Music: Big City Where: Santorini Taverna, 13000 Technology Drive When: 9:15 p.m. Info: santorinimn.com

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21 Eden Prairie City Council meeting Where: City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road When: 7 p.m. Info: edenprairie.org

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22 Job Transition Group Where: St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 13600 Technology Drive When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: standrewlu.org

23 Bob the Beachmaker Where: Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina When: Noon Info: 952-833-9540

Family Storytime Where: Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Drive When: 7 p.m. Info: 612-543-6275

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Stephen and Mary Munt of Richfield, MN announce the engagement of their daughter Emily Carol Anne Munt to Chad Patrick Dahl, son of Jack and Donna Dahl of Bloomington, MN. Emily received her Bachelor of Science degree in Management form Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN. She currently works downtown Minneapolis as a Category Manager for Retell Partners. Emily currently resides in Minneapolis, MN. Chad attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth for four years and returned home to complete his Bachelor of Science degree in

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COMMUNITY NOTES Students celebrate Presidents Day LearningRx is hosting two special Presidents Day events in one single day. They are free, open to the public and taking place at all LearningRX locations. First Event: Children’s Presidents Day Celebration 10:30am-12:00pm The event is appropriate for ages 6-12 with parent Students all over the metro are invited to celebrate Presidents Day with a unique opportunity to learn more about our leaders through crafts, brainy games, trivia, even a chance to watch students recite all 44 Presidents forward and backward in just 15 seconds. Or, watch kids recite the presidents while jumping on a trampoline or balancing a beanbag on their head. Kids are invited to attend the celebration and enjoy: • The chance to learn first 10 presidents • Crafts like making a George Washington hat • Brainy games • Presidential trivia • A coloring contest • Get your picture taken with George

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Simple is the new rich Boomers should spend more time sitting on the porch BY EMILY HEDGES – CONTRIBUTING WRITER When Ron Timm of Minnetonka gives seminars on how to live simply, he frequently refers to the concept of “empty porches.” He challenges his students to drive down Summit Avenue in St. Paul, or around Lake Minnetonka when it’s beautiful outside and see if anyone is

using their porch. “They’re never sitting out there because they are always working,” he said. “Boomers, especially, are finding that they’re working during the years they expected to be sitting on the porch.” Twenty-two years ago, Timm was one of those executives working long hours with an expensive home on the lake that he never had time to enjoy. That is, until the day he thought he was having a heart attack. Come to find out, he was okay, but the experience left its mark. “When I thought I had a heart attack I started thinking about what is important,” he said.

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BY EMILY HEDGES – CONTRIBUTING WRITER If free to be myself, I would…that was the question that changed Cheryl Stepney’s life. When the 63-year-old Bloomington resident got her results back from the Kolbe Index full of verbs to finish that sentence, she realized that she would never relate to people around her quite the same way again. “I’m a lead, follow or get out of the way person,” said Stepney. “I’m a decision-maker who likes to put two and two together. I’m the one in the group who moves projects along, the one who knows how to get the deliverables done.” Helping clients like Stepney know themselves better is at the heart of why St. Louis Park-based Affiance Financial began offering the Kolbe Index last September. According to Financial Advisor Steve Lear, Kolbe isn’t about cognition, intelligence, personality, or values. “There are other types of tests for that. The Kolbe Index is about how people take action; if they were free to be themselves, how would they do something.” The 36-question assessment reveals the way people operate in four areas: Fact Finding (the way you gather information), Follow Thru (how you arrange and design your environment); Quick Start (the way you deal with risk); and Implementer (the way you handle space and tangibles). After taking the test, the experts at Affiance Financial walk the

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Cheryl Stepney used the Kolbe Index to help change her life and its direction. (Photo by Mike Hanks - Sun Newspapers) client through results that are displayed on a four-color chart with numerical values plotting their location on a spectrum in each of the four areas. “It’s interesting to get scores back. Unlike an IQ test, there are no wrong answers. This is a test to understand yourself better,” said Stepney. What she learned has helped Stepney in the way she relates to clients as a technologist in the computer industry. She now understands how individuals want her to communicate with them. “I can tell now who needs high facts, low facts, and it’s made me more successful,” she said. “When you can interpret through observation how to understand and communicate with clients better, they think you’re a genius.” As Stepney looks at her own future, she sees how the Kolbe Index is key for Boomers trying to decide how to spend the rest of their careers and beyond.

“Boomers want to keep working. Maybe you retire from a job you didn’t like. Now through Kolbe, you can go find a job that fulfills you in your later years,” said Stepney. “It helped me discover what I want to do. I’m realizing I want to set up some charitable activities that make me more well-rounded and happy.” Lear counsels Boomers daily who are contemplating a longer working life for all sorts of reasons. “For Boomers, we can help if they need to work, or want to work for their health and sense of purpose. The biggest gift Kolbe gives is to tell you where you fit in. It can also help a Boomer figure out ‘what’s your next career?’” While Stepney isn’t looking to retire anytime soon, and believes many Boomers feel the same way, she realizes that many don’t have the choice whether or not to look for another career. “For Boomers, whether they call it right-siz-

ing or downsizing, many are being squeezed out. Or companies are using various methods to move to a younger workforce. Some of us Baby Boomers have to face facts, there’s going to be changes,” said Stepney. “That’s the benefit of Kolbe. It tells you what makes you tick, what is your mojo. So if you do make a transition, what are the aspects that are going to make you the happiest.” Finding what makes his clients happy is the challenge for Lear, and achieving what he believes is true success. “We define it as “freedom to be yourself,” and that is the essence of Kolbe. We need to switch our societal definition here. It’s not how many cars you have, or how big your house is, or the clothes you wear. It’s this: do you have the freedom to be yourself ? That’s what we’re after.” Affiance Financial will host a free workshop on the second floor of the Metropoint Tower located at 600 Hwy. 169 South on Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. Space is limited to 50 people. Anyone interested in attending should email penne.swenson@affiancefinancial.com.

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“When you’re on your death bed, no one is going to say, ‘I wish I’d spent another four or five hours every week at the office.’” From that moment on, he wanted to do something different with his life. He started by going back to graduate school, and ended up writing his doctoral dissertation on Exit Strategies from Corporate America Using Voluntary Simplicity Principals. Timm not only read a couple hundred contemporary books on the subject, but also relied on the writing of philosophers hundreds of years old. “Philosophers call it voluntary simplicity,” he said. “It’s about living below your means. It gives you time to enjoy the things that are meaningful.” Timm left his job and opened his own graphic arts business. After 15 years, he decided to close the doors

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expensive one, the bank was suspicious because no one bought a less expensive house. But it permitted her to change her career and get into a different business that she was passionate about.” Another student, a 25year-old woman, already knew she didn’t want to be an undertaker for the rest of her life. She took Timm’s course to figure out how to transition into another line of work. Timm points out to his students all of the options that become possible in life if you reduce the amount you need to live on. “Maybe you work four days a week instead of five, change fields or it gives you more time to go back to school or maybe even retire.” While all ages regularly attend Timm’s seminars, it’s Boomers that come most often.

and pursue two passions, photography and teaching. Since then, he has helped support his family with his photographs, and teaching photography at the college, community education and through one-on-one instruction as a photo coach. He also wanted to spend his life helping others find peace of mind and a better quality of life through reducing expenses. His course, “Living Better on Less” is now offered in communities all over the metro area. “It’s inspirational to teach the course,” said Timm. “I hear lots of interesting stories from people who were about to retire and now can’t afford to, or who lost their jobs, or just decided they had to cut back.” Timm recalls a corporate attorney friend who decided to leave her job for greater peace of mind. “When she sold her house and bought a less

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Simple ... From page 22 “Right now is a perfect storm for Baby Boomers, with jobs, home prices, the stock market and dwindling 401Ks such as they are,” he said. “Boomers are getting older and must start thinking about how to reduce their spending if they want to retire.” Timm points out to Boomers that after retirement they will still require 70-percent of pre-retirement income, which can be a problem for many. His seminar offers practical advice on how to reduce your monthly out-go, and each student receives his 20-page handout with tips on how to live below your means, from saving money on housing, food, entertainment and travel to ways

to get out of credit card debt. So whether the simple living strategies are voluntary or born of necessity, Timm believes they are the key to having a life that is, “outwardly simple and inwardly rich.” He no longer works in an office, and he no longer lives in a lake house. Instead, he and his wife live in a less expensive but lovely home in Minnetonka and rent out the downstairs to live for next to nothing. Hanging on his wall is one of his favorite photographs, two Adirondack chairs with a window box full of blossoms behind them. For Timm that picture embodies the philosophies he shares with the world: voluntary simplicity, live below your means, make time to sit out on the porch. For more information on Ron Timm’s class offerings, go to www.rontimm.com.

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Frans said he believed the fiscal disparity program has merit. “Well, I do,” he said. For one thing, Frans believes the program does serve to lessen potentially zerogain competition for business development. Senate Tax Committee Chairwoman Julianne Ortman, R-Chanhassen, said the fiscal disparity program will probably be more fully addressed next year. “I don’t know if we’re going to do anything this year,” she said. Still, some lawmakers are keenly interested in the program, she noted. And legislation is possible, Ortman indicated. Ortman criticizes the fiscal disparity program on several levels. For one thing, it makes an already complicated property tax system even less understandable, she explained. “Complexity is layered on top of complexity,” she said. Beyond heaping complexity, the program serves to “distort” the property tax

picture, Ortman argued. And she questions why growing cities, such as Chanhassen, are required to share their tax base with older, more established cities. Yet Ortman indicated that simply jettisoning the program is unlikely. “I don’t think that’s an option,” she said. Local communities are counting on fiscal disparity dollars, she explained. Ortman cited a number of potential program tweaks, including looking at the 40 percent commercial/industrial threshold percentage. The fiscal disparity issue is not only financially intricate, but politically intricate as well, she noted. Some of her cities are contributor cities to the program, she said. Others are recipients of fiscal disparity dollars, she explained. Sen. Ray Vandeveer, R-Forest Lake, suggested the program could continue into the future. “I think it would be a very difficult road to remove it,” he said.

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Eden Prairie

Eden Prairie’s girls basketball squad, ranked second in the state (Class 4A), plays host to Hopkins at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, and remains home to battle Minnetonka at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21.

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Jack Klukas The former Eden Prairie High School player scored 28 points to lead Pomona-Pitzer to a 74-68 victory over Redlands in men’s college basketball Feb. 4. Klukas is a freshman forward and has helped his squad to a 12-7 overall record.

Eden Prairie blanks Prior Lake 3-0 in quarterfinals BY GREG KLEVEN – SUN NEWSPAPERS Defense has been a strength for Eden Prairie’s girls hockey team throughout the season. And the Eagles demonstrated that asset in the Section 2AA quarterfinals. Third-seeded Eden Prairie shut out sixth-seeded Prior Lake 3-0 in quarterfinal action Feb. 10 at Eden Prairie Community Center. Eden Prairie improved to 11-11-4. The win sent the Eagles to the section semifinals against second-seeded Chaska/Chanhassen Feb. 14. Winner of that game advances to the Section 2AA finals at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at Bloomington Ice Garden. Top-seeded Edina or fourth-seeded Bloomington Jefferson played in the other section semifinal game. “Our defense starts with McKenzie Johnson in goal,” said Eden Prairie head coach Jamie Grossman. “She has been our varsity goalie since eighth grade. “McKenzie never takes a day off while working hard to improve. Her desire is strong and she puts in a lot of effort. “As a team, we are playing better all-around than we did earlier in the season,” the Eagle coach added. Eden Prairie met Chaska/Chanhassen during the regular season and lost 4-2 after building a 2-0 lead. “We can’t overlook Chaska/Chanhassen in the semifinals,” said Grossman. “We expect a tough game.” Edina is favored to reach the section finals from the upper bracket. Eden Prairie played the Hornets twice during the regular season. Edina defeated EP 4-2 and then tied the Eagles 2-2. Eden Prairie broke open a close

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Maverick Hovey The Eden Prairie High School swimmer ranks high on the metroarea boys honor roll in several events. Hovey is second in the 100yard butterfly (50.82 seconds), third in the 100 freestyle (47.09), seventh in the 500 freestyle (4 minutes, 53.03 seconds), eighth in both the 200 freestyle (1:43.55) and eighth in the 100 backstroke (53.40).

Eryn Stewart The Eden Prairie Nordic skier qualified for state competition with a time of 31 minutes, 45 seconds in pursuit (classic and freestyle races) at the Section 2 meet Feb. 9 at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis. The Eagles placed second as a team.

Joe Vergeront This Eden Prairie Nordic skier is also headed to state after finishing the boys pursuit race in 28:12 at the Section 2 meet last week. Eden Prairie was second in the boys team standings. Eden Prairie senior defender Alison Peluso (8) battles a Prior Lake opponent for the puck as Eagle teammate Josie Olson (13) looks on. The Eagles defeated the Lakers 3-0 in the Section 2AA girls hockey quarterfinal game Feb. 10 at Eden Prairie Community Center. (Photo by Brian Nelson – Contributing Photographer) game against Prior Lake in the quarterfinals with two goals in the third period. Josie Olson scored an unassisted goal. Amy Paulson had a goal assisted by Olson and Michelle Jamar. Jordan Phillippi scored the first Eagle goal in the opening period. Lauren Boyle and Paulson were credit-

ed with assists. Johnson stopped 15 shots to preserve the Eagle shutout. Eden Prairie concluded the regular season with a 6-1 loss to Minnetonka Feb. 2. Angie Heppelmann scored an unassisted goal for the Eagles. Johnson made 35 saves. Eden Prairie had a 3-4-1 Lake Conference record.

Steven Spinner The Eden Prairie boys hockey player scored a hat trick as the Eagles defeated Hopkins 5-3 Feb. 4 at the Hopkins Pavilion.

Sander Mohn Mohn scored 22 points to help Eden Prairie beat Elk River 71-63 Feb. 6 in non-conference boys basketball action. The Eagles improved to 14-5.

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Eagle wrestlers finish sixth at Cannon Falls tourney Eden Prairie finished sixth in the eight-team Cannon Falls wrestling tournament Feb. 4, but was only a few points from placing much higher. Eden Prairie opened the tourney with a 38-30 loss to Rochester John Marshall. J.T. Dedeaux had a pin for the Eagles at 113 pounds. Ben Brancale received a forfeit at 120. Chase Monger won by injury default at 145. Travis Cripe had a pin at 220. Erik Phillips (132) and Matt Gribben (152) won by decision. Eden Prairie defeated MontgomeryLonsdale 39-36 in the consolation semifinals. Dedeaux (113), Ben Brancale (120), Monger (145), Gribben (152) and Cripe (220) pinned their opponents. Melvin De-Souza won by forfeit at 195. Eric Dunn won a decision at 285. In the fifth-place match, Cannon Falls edged Eden Prairie 37-36. Dedeaux decisioned his 113-pound opponent. Ben Brancale had a pin at 120. Omar Marawan received a forfeit at 145. Monger won by fall at 152. Cripe (220) and Dunn (285) received forfeits. Eden Prairie defeated Norwood Young America 39-23 Feb. 9. Christopher Timm had a pin at 106. Nick Schneider followed with a decision at 113. Dedeaux won by forfeit at 120. Ben Matsui pinned his 126-pound opponent. Ben Brancale had a forfeit at 138. Monger won by decision at 152. Gribben added a decision victory at 160. De-Souza won a decision at 182, as did Dunn at 285. – Compiled by Greg Kleven

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Large Eagle delegation heads to state Nordic ski meet Eden Prairie teams place second in Section 2 BY GREG KLEVEN – SUN NEWSPAPERS Eden Prairie’s Nordic ski squads made strong bids for Section 2 team titles but came up short Feb. 9 at Theodore Wirth Park. Eden Prairie’s girls team tied Wayzata for first place. Both teams had 386 points, but the Trojans were awarded the championship and a trip to state by a tiebreaker. Times of the top four scorers from each team were combined and Wayzata won by a minute. In boys competition, Eden Prairie settled for second place with 380 points, nine behind Section 2 champion Minnetonka. However, Eden Prairie will send a large delegation of skiers to the state Nordic meet Thursday, Feb. 16, at Giants Ridge in Biwabik. Six members of Eden Prairie’s girls squad earned state berths along with seven skiers from the Eagles’ boys team. State boys and girls 5K freestyle races begin at 10 and 11 a.m. The 5K classic races start at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. “We are hoping for several top-10 finishes at state,” said Eden Prairie head Nordic ski coach Doug Boonstra. “Our girls squad did a great job, almost beating No. 1-ranked Wayzata in the section meet. We surprised many people with our finish. “And our boys team demonstrated how deep it is by sending all seven varsity skiers to state.” Eryn Stewart topped the list of Eden Prairie’s state girls qualifiers with a second-place overall time of 31 minutes, 45 seconds in the Section 2 meet. Jenna Arvidson was fourth overall (32:20) and Hailey Hildahl placed fifth (32:20). Eden Prairie’s other state girls qualifiers were Beth Schaepe (seventh, 33:27), Brianna Paulsen (13th, 34:47) and Hanna Hoch (14th, 35:02). Eden Prairie also excelled in section boys competition with seven state qualifiers. Joe Vergeront was third overall with a pursuit time of 28:12. Henry Zurn finished fourth (28:14) and Andrew Hansen was eighth (28:22). Mitch Stenoien placed ninth (28:28)

Eden Prairie Nordic skier Beth Schaepe is one of the Eagles’ state qualifiers. She earned her state berth with a seventh-place pursuit finish in Section 2 competition Feb. 9 at Theodore Wirth Park. Six members of the Eagles’ girls team will head to the state Thursday, Feb. 16, at Giants Ridge in Biwabik. Seven EP boys skiers advanced to state. (Submitted Photo) and Jay Grootwassink finished 10th (28:28). Eden Prairie’s other two state qualifiers are Tom Bye (11th, 28:39) and Ryan Stewart (12th, 28:41).

Boys win Lake title Eden Prairie won the Lake Conference Nordic boys team championship Feb. 2 at Elm Creek Park Reserve. The Eagles had 549 points while Hopkins finished second with 545. Eden Prairie’s top finishers were

Ryan Stewart (sixth), Henry Zurn (eighth), Stenoien (ninth), Bye (10th), Vergeront (11th) and Grootwassink (13th). Eden Prairie was second in Lake girls competition with 549 points. Wayzata won the team title with 563. Schaepe led the Eagle skiers with a fourth-place effort and finished ahead of Arvidson (fifth), Eryn Stewart (seventh), Hildahl (eighth), Hoch (15th), Paulsen (17th) and Adrienne Huschke (19th).

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Eagles send trio to state Alpine ski meet The brother-sister duo of junior Jack Post and senior Laura Post turned in medalist performances in the Section 6 Alpine skiing meet Feb. 7 at Buck Hill. Jack Post won the boys championship with a two-run time of 46.45 seconds. Eagle senior Andrew Teaver also earned a trip to the state Alpine meet held Feb. 15 at Giants Ridge in Biwabik. He placed 19th in 50.04 seconds. Section 6 boys team champion Chanhassen and runner-up Edina qualified for state. The top 10 individuals not on the qualifying teams also advanced. Alex Phang and Evan Hynek also scored for the Eagles in the section boys meet. Eden Prairie placed fourth of 17 teams with 328 points. The Eagles finished behind Chanhassen (378), Edina (373) and Burnsville (333). The Eagles’ Laura Post was first in

Eden Prairie senior Laura Post races downhill during a Lake Conference meet at Buck Hill. Post was medalist in the Section 6 girls Alpine skiing meet Feb. 7 at Buck Hill. She earned her third consecutive trip to state. (Photo by Brian Nelson – Contributing Photographer)

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Paint, Plaster, papering 30yrs quality work, Ref's Seasonal Rates. Reliable roosterpainting.com Est. Int/Ext 952-484-4867 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 DAVE'S Painting Int/Ext 3 Rooms $175. Paper rem Enamel Refs avail. 952-201-1577

Int/Ext Painting Wallpaper removal. 3 rms $250. Jim: 651-698-0840 St. Christoper Decorating Old World Craftsmanship/24 Yrs

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

952-451-7151 Ins/Bonded

2430

Paperhanging

A Local Mover

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

2420

Plumbing

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

TOP QUALITY ROOFING

763-792-2999 Geno's Sewer & Drain

FOR LESS $$$

Special $89/with ad! *A One Man Company* 30 yrs exp. Call Steve 612-788-5558 Lic#4040 A RENEW PLUMBING •Drain Cleaning •Repairs •Remodeling •Lic# 004914PM Bond/Ins 952-884-9495

Two Teacher Construction Re-roofing-Tearoffs. Large crew done in a day! Immaculate clean-ups Ins Lic # BC 073200 Ref's

952-472-5670

BBB

Why Wait Roofing LLC

An Honest Plumber

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

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

612-210-5267 952-443-9957

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

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

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

** BLOMQUIST ** EXTERIORS Siding- Roofs-Soffit-FasciaGutters- Lic#20172580

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A Family Operated Bus.

Snow Removal

2570

GOODE SNOWPLOWING “We Stand By Our Name!”

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

Forget The Rest Call The Best!!

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

Allen's Perfect Painting Ceiling & Drywall Repair BBB Member. Call anytime. Lic/Ins. Free Est. 612-388-2884

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

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A Good Job!!

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

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

Upholstery & Accessories European trained upholster. Teresa 952-393-4610

$$$$$$$$ 952-392-6888 Tree Service

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in Sun Classifieds

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651-457-7776

612.839.2239 • 612.866.0949

For Sale: 4 Lots Glenhaven Good Samaritan Garden $7,000 for all. 320-243-3165 Glen Haven: 2 plots, 2 vaults w/companion headstone. Value $8,990. Asking $4,500/BO. 218-828-3608 Grandview Park Cemetery, Hopkins, MN. 2 side by side plots, $950 ea. 602-861-8082

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Tree Service

Ideal Tree Service 20% Winter 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

DAN WIMMER

(952) 881-2122 • (612) 599-6385

General Contractors Storm Damage Restoration Roofing ■ siding ■ windows Established 1984

(763) 550-0043 (952) 476-7601 (651) 221-2600 3500 Vicksburg Lane Suite 400-351 P l y m o u t h , M N 5 5 4 4 7 Lic # 6793

2490

Powerwashing

2490

Powerwashing

Senior Discounts

Great Service Affordable Prices 2490

Powerwashing

Credit Cards Accepted

Right Way PAINTING

Dawn Valley Memorial Park: 1 Cemetery lot $1,500 + transfer fee. 952-941-1795

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

Sell your items in Sun Classifieds

Cemetery Lots

Dawn Valley Cemetery 2 plots asking $1,750 each or best offer. 312-927-2060

Upholstery & Slipcovers

2630

Merchandise

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

15 yrs exp.

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3090

Thomas Tree Service

Painting

A Fresh Look, Inc.

3000

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

Oak, Birch, Ash, Maple Dry Firewood

35yrs Exp. 612-875-2230

Plumbing

612-529-4444

612-203-4309

Any & All Home Repairs

2470

Window Cleaning

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

Work Guar/Refs/Ins/Free Ests

Painting

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

BIG TREES & STUMPS CHEAP!!

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

Window Cleaning

NEW HORIZONS TREE & LANDSCAPING

Turn your unneeded items in to

Tree Service

2620

2660

Will Beat Anybody's Price!

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15% Winter Discount

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

Tree Service

2620

PRO PAPER HANGING Removal, Paint/Plaster

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.

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS

2470

H20 Damage – Plaster Repair

Multi-Year Service Award Winner

MN Lic BC20122701

Tile Drywall Trim Cabinets Doors Windows Baths Flooring Randy 612-281-8930 Carpentry, Remodeling, Repair & Painting Services. I love to do it all! 612-220-1565

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Family Owned & Operated SchlemmerElectric.com 612-296-6000 Sr. Disc

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Service Upgrades, Misc Wiring, Remodeling & More! Owner/Oper Lic/Bonded/Ins

Best Bids, Quality & Service for Over 20 Years!

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

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Collectibles & Art

Chocolatier Magazines

1st thru 12/05 issues (118 issues) $175/BO. 952-938-2468

5000

Rentals

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Senior Rentals

South Mpls: New opportunity to rent a 1BR apartment in an established 55+ building. Convenient 3 Year dry Oak mix, location. Call 612-721-5077 4x8x16 $119 or 2 for $219. Stored indoors. Free delivery & stacked 612-845-0957

3150

Fireplace & Firewood

Talheim in Chaska

3160

Furnishings

Authentic, lovely, Amish Oak Rolltop Desk, 25x57x54 $2,350 Must see! 612-750-0499

NEW 8 pc. Custom Rattan Furniture Set, val. $5,000; asking $1,200. 612-437-5900 Pine Log Handmade Twin Loft Bed $500or OBO 763559-9344. SOFA: Henredon 3 pc sectional. $500/OBO. 952-881-1381

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Misc. Wanted

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

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Houses For Rent

LKVILLE RENT2OWN Bad Credit ok. 4Br/3Ba $1850/mo. 612.216.6248

5600

Rooms For Rent

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

Call for details: Michael (763) 227-1567

Apartments & Now accepting 6400 Condos For Rent applications for Bloomington: 2BR, 1BA, W/D, Excellent Location, the 1BR waiting $850/mo 952-944-5532 list for Senior 62 7000 Real Estate years & older. 8100 Manufactured Homes

952-361-0310 EHO

This space could be yours

952-392-6888 9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

2008 Mobile Home for Rent with option to Buy 3BR, 1BA, $800/mo Krestwood Mobile Village 10225 Lyndale Ave S. Bloomington. Call Carol 952-807-5331

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

952-933-0200

3280

Musical Instuments

Piano player: mahog. Upright. $849 612-377-4715

3320

Snowblowers & Equipment

Yard King 8/27 snowblower, Elec. Start, low usage, $550. Call 763-493-3356

3500

3543

Garage Sales this week Lakeville

ESTATE SALE: Sat 2/18 (8-3) Vintage jewelry, furn, antiques, knick knacks, clothes. 16902 Javelin Ave

3700

Leisure

HOT TUB - good condition, 5 person, 2 pump. $980. Call 952-431-6944

3740

Fitness Equipment

HUGE selection-refurbished ellipticals, treadmills, bikes, weights & more. 30 day $$$ back satisfaction guarantee. 90 day parts warr. Preview pushpedalpull.com/pages/ used-fitness-equipment. Try before you buy at our St. Louis Park warehouse.

CPAP Set-Up Technician Seeking applicants for an experienced and motivated CPAP Set-up Technician. Corner Medical currently has 6 locations and is looking to fill this full-time position in our Apple Valley Branch. Applicant must be motivated and capable of multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced environment. Applicant must have a minimum of 2 years CPAP set-up experience and preferably healthcare credentials. If interested, please call 952-388-0500 or go to cornermedical.com and click the contact us page.

Corner 5100

Senior Rentals

Medical 5100

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING

Call 952-947-0908 P3-Established for over 25 years!

Total Gym XL: Exc Cond!

w/accessories, incl videos. $699/cash. 952-474-4391

3810

Sporting Goods & Misc

Personal Gun Collection for Sale. High quality! Call for pricing. 612-408-0222

Senior Rentals

9000

9050

Employment Health Care

RN-Triage Ped's Clinic PT 5-9pm two shifts/wk + rotate Sat Ams. Phone: 952-278-6950 Fax: 952-278-6947

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

$ Dollars for Driving $ Better than Volunteering Mature drivers earn up to $400+ per week driving passengers to medical appointments in our minivans. Call our confidential info line 24/7

800-437-2094

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Help Wanted/ Full Time

EXPERINCED TOW DRIVERS!

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Community Editors Sun Media is recruiting for FT Community Editors. Our editors write, photograph & maintain close relationships with the communities they serve. A successful candidate must be able to write a feature one moment & effective local government coverage the next & take quality photos to accompany both. Editors also produce online content. Knowledge of AP Style required. Layout experience in either QuarkXPress or Adobe InDesign is preferred, but a desire to learn & implement layout & design skills is required. We offer the opportunity to get a start in journalism or a spot to grow your already started career. Benefits include a 401(k) plan, health, dental, life ins & pd vacation. If you feel like you're up to the challenge, send a cover letter, resume & 3-5 examples of your best work to: dcallahan@acnpapers.com. Sun Media is a division of ECM Publishing.

Senior Rentals

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Senior Rentals

Affordable

rents based on income for qualified adults 62 years of age and better Controlled access entry Elevator Laundry facility on site Community room with kitchen Great location, close to bus line, medical and shopping Computer lab

SOUTH HAVEN APARTMENTS 3400 PARKLAWN AVE EDINA More Information:

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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

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9100

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¡ÚNESE A NUESTRO EQUIPO! Digi-Key Corporation is a rapidlygrowing global distributor of electronic components located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Along with world-class career opportunities, our employees receive an outstanding beneﬁts program, a comfortable, stable, friendly work environment, and the added beneﬁts of living in a smaller community. Share in our success and make Digi-Key part of your future!

Bilingual Sales & Customer Service Correspondent - Spanish Position Overview: Process fax, email, and Internet orders, as well as respond to inbound phone calls in Spanish and English. Interact with other internal departments on behalf of the customer to provide superior customer service to our Spanish-speaking customer base. Responsibilities: t Respond to inbound telephone calls in English and Spanish t Provide information in response to customer inquiries t Enter customer orders using the English language t Other duties as assigned or required Requirements: t Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken) t High school diploma or equivalent t Excellent communication skills t Good voice quality and tone t Positive attitude t Computer experience - i.e. Microsoft Excel and Word Come join our Sales team, where you can ﬁnd a challenging, rewarding career and help Digi-Key remain a leader in customer service.

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Help Wanted/ Full Time

Apprentice Landscape Foreman Established west metro co seeks self-motivated precision-oriented individual to train in hardscapes. 1-3 yrs landscape exp. Knowledge of power tools & bobcat skills essential. Are you motivated to lead crews & jobs? Call Greg: 763-478-2752

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

DunX Delivery, a division of Dunham Express, is seeking Independent Contractor Drivers for its St. Paul, MN location. As owner of your business, you will share in both the challenges and rewards of serving our customer's needs. You will be directly rewarded for your efforts. The more you work, the more you make. You will be ensured steady work & stable customer stream. Your vehicle should be 7 years or newer & we strongly suggest a 12 ft Mini cube or extended Sprinter. Great customer service skills & a business aptitude are a must. Potential annual income before expenses & taxes is between $60,000-$68,000 dependent upon contracted route. Dunham Express has set the industry standard since 1951 for ontime, professional delivery service to businesses in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, North Dakota and the U.P. of Michigan. Call 651-256-0070 to learn more about this fantastic business opportunity.

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My Brothers' Keeper Progressive environmen- needs PCAs Richfield, tal firm has an opening at Mpls and Burnsville area. our St. Louis Park Corpo- Pay rate $9.75/hr. Variety rate office to support the of hours available. Please dept in administrative, call for more information marketing, advertising Jackie (952) 496-0157 and business development PT Accounts duties.

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JUNK& REPAIRABLE Cars/Truck JACK'S AUTO 612-919-2707 OR 763-533-7122

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Req: Bachelors degree in busines or marketing and Open House Wednes- 2 years exp. in a support day 9am - 11am for the role in a corporate envifollowing positions: Fork- ronment. Exc computer skills, Word, Excel,Powerlift/ Warehouse/Machine Operators/Printing/Office point, Access. Screening: Admin/Shipping & Re- Pre-Emp Drug test. We ofceiving. Call for more info fer full benefits pkg and are located on major bus 952-924-9000 line.

Independent Contractor Drivers

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To express interest: submit your resume and salary requirements (a must) to: ARCA, Inc. Human Resources 7400 Excelsior Blvd St. Louis Park, MN 554264517 Fax (952) 930-1802 jobs@arcainc.com EEO Employer M/F/D/V We are an e-verify employer

Eden Prairie manufactur- Runners & Non Runners 612-810-7606 ing company has an immediate opening for a part Licensed/Bonded/Insured www.cash4clunkers.com time Accounts Receivable Clerk. Some office experience required. 10-key $$$ Junk Cars & Trucks skills and working knowl- Call us 1st or Call us Last, but Call US! 612-414-4924 edge of Excel preferred. Please submit resume to: Douglas Corporation Attn: Steve Montbriand 9650 Valley View Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 steven.montbriand@ douglascorp.com

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Seasonal Hiring

Snow Plow Operators

Prescription Landscape is seeking operators for Help Wanted/ plow trucks and/or Bobcat Part Time loaders. Duties include competent operation of CHECK THIS OUT! snowplow equipment, Lead generator, Costco snowblowers, and other associated Eden Prairie & St Louis equipment Park, Are you friendly, with snow and ice manoutgoing, like to chat? I agement, up to and includhave the job for you! Make ing manual labor, snow the hours fit your life as shoveling, lifting up to 45 they are flexible. Hourly lbs, and other duties as aspay, plus commissions. No signed. Must have a valid experience needed, we driver's license and clean train. Call for more info, driving record. We have 2 locations to work from - St ask for Cheri. 763-535-2000 Paul or Crystal. This is a seasonal position with opportunity for year-round employment. We are a drug and alcohol free work environment. To submit an applicaJob Fair!!! tion/resume visit our website at Wanted Retail "Kleeners" www.rxlandscape.com, Part time AM/PM posifax 651-488-9195, or tions available $8.50/hr email sueleatherman Mon-Fri w/ rotating week- @rxlandscape.com. For ends & holidays. Join us more information call on: Sue at 651-379-4713.

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Tuesday, February 22nd from 1:30PM - 3:30PM At the Dakota County Workforce Center 2900 Country Rd. 42 W Suite 140 Burnsville, MN 55337

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Mystery Shoppers Earn up to $100/day. Undercover shoppers needed to judge retail & dinning establishments. No exp req. Call 855-219-4443

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Volunteer Programs

Local Stipend Volunteer Position

The Senior Companion Program is looking for women age 55+ willing to be a friendly visitor to those who are isolated and homebound. Need to commit minimum 15 hours per week, be comfortable driving and working independently. Reimbursement for time, meals, and travel.

Contact Kate Neuhaus 651-310-9447

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01 GMC Yukon XLT 1500

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