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Dayton visits unusual suspects in EP Talks economy, legislative session, Vikings stadium BY PAUL GROESSEL SUN NEWSPAPERS He may be a Democrat, but they invited him, anyway. Gov. Mark Dayton visited Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce members during a luncheon Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Olympic Hills Golf Club to talk about the economy and the role between private industry and government, among other things. The governor provided a recap of four economic summits across the state (with seven more to come), the proposed Viking’s stadium and thoughts on the recent legislative session and state government shutdown. In his state travels, some have said eliminate government at all levels and let the private sector work out economic problems, Dayton said. However, what he discovered during discussions with hospital officials in Fergus Falls serves as an example of how important it is to have good government with success in the private sector, he said. Dayton said hospital executives told him Medicare and further health care in Minnesota has made the difference between many hospital’s solvency and bankruptcy, since they have an increasing number of Medicaid

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Gov. Mark Dayton addresses members of the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce during a luncheon Sept. 14. Dayton talked about Minnesota economic conditions, the proposed Minnesota Vikings stadium and the state government shutdown. (Photo by Paul Groessel • Sun Newspapers) patients. And, for every 10 jobs created in the health care industry, six private-sector jobs are created, he said, anecdotally confirmed by a new Fergus Falls Wal-Mart, which will employ 150

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It may be difficult to compare students’ math scores to previous years, but Eden Prairie students clearly made gains in state reading scores last spring. Results for the Minnesota C o m p r e h e n s i v e Assessments show great gains for many students since three years ago, according to Eden Prairie School District administrators. Reading scores in the district are higher than the state average for all grade levels. All grades tested in Eden Prairie, 3-8 and grade 10, had proficiency levels 84 percent or higher. For specific groups of students, test scores have mostly improved in the past three years. Since 2008, Asian students’ test scores have MCA: TO PAGE 21

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Next Newcomers meeting Sept. 27 Are you new to Minnesota? Participating in Newcomers is a great way to meet new friends, get acquainted with the community and enjoy many activities and special interest groups. The group will meet 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 27, at Dunn Brothers inside the Smith Douglas More House, 8107 Eden Prairie Road. The group meets 10-11:30 a.m., the fourth Tuesday of every month. See the group on arrival, and they will buy your first cup of coffee. Just look for the “Newcomers” sign. There is no need to register. Info: newcomers.com.

Church to host weekly program for caregivers A Bloomington church will host a program for caregivers, beginning in October. University of Minnesota Extension will present the “Powerful Tools” pro-

gram at Normandale Hylands United Methodist Church, 9920 Normandale Blvd. The program is 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 6 through Nov. 10. Topics will include caring for yourself, identifying and reducing personal stress, communicating in challenging situations and mastering caregiving decisions. The course is $10 per session and $25 for course materials. Registration: 952-835-7585.

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hiring commitments. Emerson Process Management, which delivers automation technologies and services to the oil and gas, power, chemical, refining, alternative fuels, life sciences, pulp and paper, and other industries, has about 2,000 employees in Minnesota. Emerson Process Management is a business of St. Louis-based Emerson, a global engineering and technology company with 127,700 workers worldwide.

Digital photography class open to children Bloomington’s Izaak Walton League of America chapter will host a digital photography class for children next month. “Capturing Nature: A Digital Photo Event for Kids Ages 9-15” is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 1, at the IWLA Bush Lake Chapter Grounds, 7515 Izaak Walton Road, Bloomington.

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High school students help collect coats for kids BY JONATHAN YOUNG • SUN NEWSPAPERS Students at Blaine High School will try to collect 500 winter coats for children in need this fall. Each year the Business Professionals of America class (known as BPA) at the high school coordinates a coat drive as part of the Coats for Kids campaign. Pilgrim Cleaners started the campaign 26 years ago to help families who couldn’t afford to buy winter coats. Eighteen years ago, Blaine High School became the first school to officially host a coat drive to support the campaign. Lana Rice teaches BPA at Blaine High School. “The students collect coats before school every day for two weeks,” she said. This year the school’s collection will run Monday, Sept. 26 through Thursday, Oct. 6. “We do it as a class,” Rice said. “It’s not necessarily and assignment. We do a lot of volunteer work through BPA.” Sometimes students go door-to-door asking for coat donations. Some go to garage sales and buy coats or ask for donations. Teachers and students at the

Last year’s BPA class at Blaine High School with the boxes of coats they collected. (Submitted photo) school also donate. At the end of the collection period, Pilgrim Cleaners sends a truck to pick up the coats. Pilgrim then cleans the coats and gives them to local charities for distribution. Rice said the campaign won’t merely make an impact on the children receiv-

ing the coats, however. It will also affect the students collecting them. “It makes them realize that there are a ton of people in need,” she said. She said it also help them to “always remember to give back to the community and volunteer.” Blaine High School is only one of the

schools participating in the Coats for Kids drive. According to Judy Sprague with Pilgrim Cleaners, Blaine High School has often donated more coats than any other school. “We’ve donated over 10,000 coats over the years,” Rice said. The school that collects the most coats this year will win a Subway party. Those who wish to donate coats can drop them off at Blaine High School or another participating school. They can also take them to any of the 25 Pilgrim Cleaners locations throughout the metro now through Saturday, Oct. 8. This year’s campaign is sponsored this year by Pilgrim Cleaners, Sun Newspapers, KARE 11, KFAN and Subway. The charities receiving coats are Sabathani Community Center, Sharing and Caring Hands, Ronald McDonald House of the Twin Cities, Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, STEP, CEAP, Lutheran Social Services and Hope for the City. Those who wish to send a cash donation should sent it to the “Coats for Kids Fund” c/o Pilgrim Cleaners, 3217 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55443.

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After-school program still looking for help BY PAUL GROESSEL â&#x20AC;˘ SUN NEWSPAPERS It has been more than eight months since the New American Academy has opened in Eden Prairie, and despite its continued need for equipment, volunteers and even help paying its rent, the nonprofit after-school program is still managing to assist students struggling in school, particularly students of Somali descent. Asad Shane, a Somalia native and Eden Prairie math teacher, started the academy in Minneapolis and then moved it to Eden Prairieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golden Triangle business area in January. He provided an overview of the academy Wednesday, Sept. 14, to a crowd that packed the office site it rents, 6875 Washington Ave. S. Eden Prairie School Board members, city council members, Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens and the Minnesota Department of Educationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistant commissioner, Rose Chu, were in attendance. Some of them made brief comments, along with several community members who support the program. The group has helped more than 200 students, Shane said. Approximately 170

Assistant Minnesota Department of Education Commissioner Rose Chu, right, addresses a group that gathered to learn about the New American Academy, an after-school group started by Asad Shane, left, an Eden Prairie school teacher. Shane said the group has assisted more than 200 students with school work and other leadership development help. (Photo by Paul Groessel â&#x20AC;˘ Sun Newspapers) of 200 students reported improved test scores after receiving homework help, he said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe these kids are not deficient,â&#x20AC;? Shane said; they just need more engagement.

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Thousands of words, very little reading They say a picture is worth a thousand words. I’m not a photographer, I prove that almost weekly. But sometimes I wish I had spent more than one semester of college learning the finer points of photography, because a good picture is much easier to compose than a 1,000-word story. When I began my journalism career I often heard it said that film is cheap, take plenty of photos. That’s very true, but nonetheless there was a practical limitation to how many photos you could take at any given event. Nowadays the only limitation to taking hundreds of photos at a high school football game or community festival is the size of the memory

MICHAEL HANKS Bloomington Sun-Current Community Editor

card in a digital camera. And if you take enough photos with the right camera and settings, by default you’ll end up with a poetic thousand words in stunning digital magnificence. When I see a great collection of historical photos, I have the utmost appreciation for the work that was involved, as a photographer in the 1950s had technical limitations that the same photographer in 2011 wouldn’t have. So when I had a

chance to see the photos of Irwin Norling, I was highly impressed. Norling’s photos, thousands of them, were compiled into the book “Suburban World The Norling Photos” a few years ago. The photos had been donated to the Bloomington Historical Society years ago, as they depict life in Bloomington, primarily in the 1950s and ’60s. I was loaned a copy of the book a few months ago and thoroughly enjoyed the historic look at Bloomington. Norling was successful for a couple of reasons. For starters he took a lot of great photos in an era when cameras were more labor intensive than their modern day counterparts. But

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Tim Fox, a vote for our children To the editor: I have had the pleasure of observing the positive impact Tim Fox has had on our children during the past decade. I have worked with him in his role as a fellow coach in Eden Prairie youth sports, as well as a volunteer and leader in youth ministries at Wooddale Church. I have seen Tim’s passion and commitment to children (whether in Eden Prairie, St Paul or Guatemala) and it is contagious. Tim’s commitment to others was recently recognized by his employer, 3M, as they recognized Tim as “3M Volunteer of the Year” for 2010. Tim combines a giving attitude with a strong collaborative approach to leadership. Tim is not only focused on getting things done, but getting the right things done in the right way. Tim will bring us years of valuable experience in working with

committees and boards (including the Eden Prairie school board). Not only will he bring strong analytical and process skills that he has honed as an analyst at 3M, but he will bring the focus on transparency and accountability that is needed with our school board and the administration. These are important times for our school district and our children. Tim will make sure that both the administration and the school board are held accountable for developing plans and tactics that are consistent with the agreed upon objectives. He will also foster an open environment where input is properly sought and used in making recommendations. And, all stakeholders will be kept aware of progress. I know Tim Fox will be a positive addition to our school board and I strongly encourage all my neighbors to join me and vote for our kids with a vote for Tim Fox. John Naylor Eden Prairie Naylor is a volunteer for Tim Fox’s election campaign.

his technical skills were only part of the formula. As is noted in the forward of the book, one of the reasons for Norling’s success was the fact that he was there. He wasn’t a professional photographer who chased high paying gigs across the Twin Cities, he was a Bloomington man who tirelessly chronicled life in his hometown. Even if I lived in Bloomington I doubt I’d have access to some of the scenes Norling photographed. Besides community events and happenings, he periodically chased the police cars and fire trucks of Bloomington to the scene of a HANKS: TO NEXT PAGE

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SENIOR CENTER CALENDAR Thursday, Sept. 22 • Pickleball (Pioneer Park) – 9 a.m. • Chair massages – 10 a.m. • Cribbage – 1 p.m. • Canasta – 1 p.m. • Drivers Safety (4 hour course) – 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 23 • Bread day – 9:30 a.m. • Men’s group – 9:30 a.m. • Line dance – 11 a.m. • Partner Bridge – 12:15 p.m.

• Party Bridge – 12:15 p.m. • Bingo – 2 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 26 • Coffee Klatch – 8:45 a.m. • Monday shopping – 9:30 a.m. • Duplicate Bridge – 12:15 p.m. • Crafting – 1:30 p.m. • Pickleball (PP) – 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 27

• Pickleball (Pioneer Park) – 6 p.m.

• Quilting – 9 a.m. • Bread day – 9:30 a.m. • Greeting cards – 9:30 a.m. • Biking club – 10 a.m. • Tai Chi – 10:30 a.m. • Party Bridge – 12:15 p.m. • Cribbage – 1 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 29 • Pickleball (Pioneer Park) – 9 a.m. • Canasta – 1 p.m. • Cribbage – 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 28 • 500 cards – 1 p.m. • Walking club – 6 p.m.

Unless otherwise noted, all activities take place at the Senior Center, 8950 Eden Prairie Road. Info: 952-279-8050.

• Pickleball (Pioneer Park) – 9 a.m.

Faith commentary: ‘Jesus Wept’ BY BRENDAN PRIGGE • GUEST COLUMNIST That’s your memory work for today. The shortest verse in the Bible. Two words, a noun and a verb. What do we learn from them? Well, the occasion here was the death of Lazarus. There are a lot of interesting angles to this story but let’s focus on this one. Jesus cried. Crying usually indicates some kind of deep feeling or emotion. That by itself is worth noting. Jesus has deep feelings and emotions. Jesus experienced empathy and compassion as Mary and Martha grieved the death of their brother, and Jesus experienced his own grief and sadness at the death of that friend. Some people have a strange view of God. They see him as a vengeful old man who looks for opportunities to inflict pain and rejoices in our misery. When you experience pain and sadness God is not happy. He is not laughing. God does not delight in your pain. Jesus wept. God

Hanks FROM PREVIOUS PAGE crime or fire. I’d be able to get a few decent photos at a crime scene or blazing inferno, but Norling’s photos are the work of a guy who knew the police officers and firefighters of the city on a personal level, and was given access to moments most photographers of the 21st century only dream of. Norling’s photos feature a variety of Bloomington events that you’d expect, such as parades and car accidents, yet it’s the people I don’t know from Adam –

wept as his friends grieved and he wept because of his own loss. He empathizes with you as well. God is not your enemy. He’s your friend. Talk to Him through prayer. Of course, God doesn’t just grieve when you grieve, God also rejoices when you rejoice! God is perfectly in tune with you and knows how you feel. I don’t know the logistics of this whole thing. How can Jesus rejoice with me when I’m happy and at the same time be sad with you if you’re sad? I don’t know, but I would hope that God is capable of doing some things that I can’t comprehend. No matter. This verse is further evidence that your savior cares deeply for you and empathizes with you. That’s enough to keep me clinging to Him through faith. The Rev. Brendan Prigge is pastor of Victory Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie. He can be reached at revbprigge@victorylcms.org. such as the grocery store owner, Bloomington Sun columnist and cahiers at a Chinese restaurant – that are as interesting to look at. The old cars, the 1950s era prices on the menu board at the Chinese restaurant and the old-fashioned hats atop a quartet of nurses standing bedside in 1957 are as entertaining to behold. I’m not a Bloomington history buff. I never will be. I’d be hard pressed to read 10,000 words about Bloomington’s history, yet I could spend hours reviewing photos from Bloomington’s past, and the time would fly by. If you have an appetite for nostalgia, get a copy of the book and read Norling’s pictures.

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History comes alive at Bloomington’s River Rendezvous IF YOU GO

BY MIKE HANKS • SUN NEWSPAPERS Little did the loggers, voyageurs, silversmiths and potters of yesteryear know that as they were going about their business more than a century ago, they weren’t merely providing the goods and services necessary for survival, they were also creating history. Their modern day counterparts bring that history to life each year at Pond Dakota Mission Park in Bloomington, in the form of Bloomington’s annual River Rendezvous. For six days each fall dozens of reenactors set up shop on the grounds of the park, with five of those days spent teaching schoolchildren about the ways and means of early Minnesota settlers. Approximately 8,000 students will parade through demonstrations presented by about 50 reenactors participating in the annual event. On Saturday, Sept. 24, the grounds are open to the public for the 18th annual gathering. For Peter Henrikson of Grand Marais, Minn., it’s an opportunity to share his knowledge of timber framing.

What: Bloomington River Rendezvous Where: Pond Dakota Mission Park, 401 E. 104th St. When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 Admission: $6 Info: xr.com/rendezvous Using vintage tools, Henrikson demonstrates how the frame of a house or barn would have been created through mortise and tenon joinery. Crafting timbers that join together to form the frame of a building requires the use of an old-fashioned beam drill, chisels and handsaws. The tools of his trade are not modern day knockoffs, he noted. Beam drills such as Henrikson uses haven’t been manufactured in close to 100 years, he added. Spectators are invited to participate in Henrikson’s demonstration, hand cranking a drill or chiseling a beam. Timber framing is a skill Henrikson RENDEZVOUS: TO NEXT PAGE

Peter Henrikson of Grand Marais, Minn., assists Elenor Erickson of Bloomington with a chisel as she learns timber-framing techniques during the 2010 River Rendezvous at Pond Dakota Mission Park of Bloomington. The 18th annual recreation of life during the 1800s concludes with its public day Saturday, Sept. 24. (File photo by Mike Hanks • Sun Newspapers)

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COMMUNITY NOTES Youth theater classes offered in Bloomington Registration is now open for fall theater classes at Bloomington Theatre and Art Center. Theater teacher Jennifer BinghamMay will lead six-week youth acting classes that will help children explore character creation, speaking skills, improvisation and makeup techniques. The final class period will include a short performance for parents and friends. Youth acting classes are Saturdays, Oct. 15 to Nov. 19. Classes for ages 11-14 are 10 a.m. to noon. Classes for ages 7-10 are 12:30-2:30 p.m. The cost for the sixweek course is $75 for BTAC members, $82 for non-members. BTAC will also host a two-day children’s theater workshop in late October. The “Fall Break Shakespeare” workshop will be led by professional Twin Cities actors and help children explore the stories and characters of William Shakespeare. The workshops are 9 a.m. to noon October 20-21. “Playing with Shakespeare” for ages 7-10 will give children the ability to learn about “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” “Shakespeare Rocks!” for ages 11-14 will expose children to the music of Shakespeare’s language in a fun and physical way. For students ages 15-18, Twin Cities stage combat choreographer Adam Scarpello will assist with “Bard Battle,” an exploration of fight scenes from Shakespeare’s action-packed plays. The cost of the two-day workshop is

Rendezvous FROM PREVIOUS PAGE has spent the past 15 years mastering, and a skill he teaches through courses at North House Folk School in Grand Marais, which offers classes in traditional northern crafts. The challenge in setting up a temporary workshop on the grounds of Pond Dakota Mission Park? “Trying to present a well-rounded view of historical timber framing in 20 minutes,” Henrikson said.

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‘Democratic Visions’ lineup announced Journalist, columnist, author and adventurer Jim Klobuchar shares his perspectives on American politics during the current edition of “Democratic Visions.” In a three-part discussion with host Tim O’Brien, Klobuchar also shares anecdotes about campaigning with his daughter, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar. The real and fictional figures in the satirical work of Star Tribune cartoonist L.K. Hanson are provided human voices by Eden Prairie’s Doug Lind and others from a retreat he calls “The DFL Botanical Garden.” Rounding out the program are Minnetonka City Council candidate Peggy Kvam and incumbent James Hiller. “Democratic Visions” is produced by Eden Prairie, Minnetonka and Edina volunteers for DFL Senate District 42. Segments of the program are posted on the web at dflsd42.org. In Hopkins, Minnetonka, Edina, Richfield and Eden Prairie, “Democratic Visions” can be seen on Comcast Channel 15, 9 p.m. Sundays and 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, and Bloomington Cable Channel 16 carries the program on 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tuesdays and 2 p.m. Wednesdays.

Henrikson was new to River Rendezvous last year. It is an “amazing get together of a whole bunch of people with a lot of skills and knowledge of the early 1800s in Minnesota,” he said. Native American life, early trades and crafts, pioneer life, wilderness skills and the fur trade are among the topics covered through demonstrations and reenactments at River Rendezvous. Tours of the 1856 Pond House at the park site will be given throughout the day. Food will be available for purchase. Parking is available adjacent to the park.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Camp Enterprise open to high school seniors High school seniors are invited to attend Rotary’s Camp Enterprise next month to learn about leadership, business and the free enterprise system. Business executives and entrepreneurs will share their experiences with the students and answer questions about a variety of fields during the three-day camp Thursday, Oct. 27, to Saturday, Oct. 29, at the YMCA Camp Ihduhapi facility on the shores of Lake Independence near Loretto. In addition, students will participate in teambuilding experiences and work on business case studies to present to a board of directors. At the conclusion of camp, five students will each be awarded a $1,000 scholarship based on an essay, case study work, leadership, overall participation, and camp staff and counselor recommendations. Rotarian mentors and staff oversee all of the camp activities. Camp Enterprise of Minnesota has been organized by the Rotary Club of Edina since 1980, which was joined by partner

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NWA History Centre to host speaker Sept. 29 Northwest Airlines history helped Rick Seireeni learn about his father, a captain he never knew. Seireeni will discuss what he learned about Capt. Al Johnson next week at the NWA History Centre in Bloomington. The presentation is 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, at the history center, 8101 34th Ave. S. The Internet led Seireeni to the NWA History Centre and Pete Patzke, who also referred him to the Retired Northwest Pilots Association. Through

Seireeni’s research, tales of his father’s pilot skills and youthful exploits came pouring out of cyberspace. Attendees are invited to share their photographs and stories about Johnson and Seireeni?s mother, Terry McArthur, who was an NWA flight attendant. The cost is $5, payable to NWAHC. It may be mailed to NWA History Centre, 8101 34th Ave. S., Bloomington, MN 55425, Attn: Mary Fryer. The NWA History Centre was established in 2002 to preserve and display the memory of Northwest Airlines. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Info: 952-698-4478.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Wildlife refuge to host activities Saturday Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge of Bloomington will host several events this weekend in observance of National Public Lands Day. National Public Lands Day celebrates the link between Americans and their publicly owned lands. On Saturday, Sept. 24, Americans can help share stewardship responsibilities for their public lands through volunteer activities. In addition to volunteer opportunities, there will be several programs offered at the refuge visitor center. A wildlife and fitness hike is 7-9 a.m. at the Old Cedar Avenue trailhead, 9500 Old Cedar Ave. S., Bloomington. The fast-paced walk will explore the refuge in one of its finest seasons. A buckthorn bust is 10-11:30 a.m. at the Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington. Buckthorn is a plant that destroys habitat by invading the forest and killing other plants wildlife use for food and cover. Volunteers will use saws and loppers to remove buckthorn. Trash pick up to preserve water quality along the Minnesota River is 10-11:30 a.m. at the Lyndale Avenue Trailhead, 11135 Lyndale Ave. S., Bloomington. A class teaching nature photography for beginners is 10-11:30 a.m. at the visitor center. This class will cover basic camera operation and include a trail hike to photograph subjects. Cameras are available for use and photos will be printed after the class. An exploration of the natural history that created the Twin Cities and its public lands is 1-2 p.m. at the visitor center. The history of natural resource conservation in this Twin Cities will also be discussed. A 1 p.m. guided bicycle tour of the refuge begins at the visitor center. A trail bike and helmet are required for the strenuous ride along river valley trails. Two films will also be shown at the visitor center on Saturday. Douglas Brinkley’s biography of Theodore Roosevelt, which examines the life and achievements of the naturalist president, will be shown 10 a.m. to noon. A one-hour film about the different government agencies and community

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Catholic, Buddhist to teach in Edina Good Samaritan United Methodist Church in Edina will hold “Buddhist Spirit, Christian Spirit,” a workshop led by Catholic priest and Buddhist roshi the Rev. Robert E. Kennedy. One of only three Jesuits in the world who answers to the titles father and roshi, or Zen teacher, Kennedy will teach a two-day session 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, and 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct 1, on contemplative prayer. A one-hour meditation experience is optional both days. An overview and public forum will also be offered 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2. There is a suggested donation of $20. The church, 5730 Grove St., encourages advance registration so seating can be planned. Info: good.org or 952-929-0049.

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COMMUNITY NOTES ‘Bag It’ showing Oct. 3 at Southdale Library The Edina Go Green group will host a free showing of the movie “Bag It” 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, at Southdale Library, 7001 York Ave. S., Edina. The movie presents information about plastic bags and containers and the harm they do to people and the environment. Info: EdinaGoGreen@gmail.com.

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23 Football: EPHS vs. Hopkins Where: Eden Prairie High School, 17185 Valley View Road When: 7 p.m. Info: classiclake.org. A Collection of One Acts Performed by the Eden Prairie Players Where: Riley-Jacques Barn, 9100 Riley Lake Road When: 7:30 p.m. Info: edenprairieplayers .com

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A Collection of One Acts Performed by the Eden Prairie Players Where: Riley-Jacques Barn, 9100 Riley Lake Road When: 7:30 p.m. Info: edenprairieplayers.com

Concert: First Memorial John Phillips Sousa Band Where: Edinborough Park Amphitheater, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina When: 7 p.m. Info: 952-833-9540.

Girls Soccer: EPHS vs. Bloomington Jefferson Where: Eden Prairie High School, 17185 Valley View Road When: 1 p.m. Info: classiclake.org.

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26 Girls tennis: EPHS vs. Prior Lake Where: Prior Lake H.S., 7575 150th St. W., Savage When: 4 p.m. Info: classiclake.org.

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27 Eden Prairie School Board meeting Where: Administrative Services Center, 8100 School Road When: 6 p.m. Info: edenpr.org. Volleyball: EPHS vs. Hopkins Where: Eden Prairie High School small gym, 17185 Valley View Road When: 7 p.m. Info: classiclake.org.

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

29 Used Book Sale Where: Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Drive When: 4-8 p.m. Info: 612-543-6275. Volleyball: EPHS vs. Apple Valley Where: Apple Valley High School, 14450 Hayes Road When: 7 p.m. Info: classiclake.org.

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Dayton FROM PAGE 1 the No. 1 tax problem businesses face is property taxes, since the state has shifted the brunt of the tax burden onto businesses, whose property taxes have gone up 75 percent over the last eight years, Dayton said. Overall, state economic health relies on a balance between government expenditures, tax sensitivity and efficiency in government spending – all while ensuring proper education investments are made. "Our future is about the brain power and then the focus of the education of your young people,” so they can be the entrepreneurs and productive employees of the future, he said.

Education funding, legislative session When asked if the state will ever meet its financial obligation to schools (since it has shifted payments to school districts to help balance budgets), Dayton said he wanted to have long-term budget solutions rather than further delaying school aid payments and issuing bonds, repaid through future tobacco sales, to tackle the $5 billion deficit. Those school aid shift and bond sale was part of the compromise Dayton made with legislature to end the shutdown in July. Those solutions are part of the reason, he thinks, that the state’s bond rating was lowered, which could raise the cost of future borrowing. The delayed school aid means many school districts will have to borrow money in the mean time, but Dayton said the $50 increase in per-pupil funding from the state this year and another $50 bump next year should help most districts recoup any costs from borrowing money. Those $50 increases were also part of the July agreement.

Gov. Mark Dayton takes reporters’ questions, mainly about the Vikings’ stadium proposal, after the chamber of commerce speech. Dayton said the Vikings have thus far committed more than $400 million to the Arden Hills stadium proposal, and he speculated it could reach $500 million. (Photo by Paul Groessel • Sun Newspapers) Dayton proposed a more long-term solution, taxing the top two percent of Minnesota earners, who according to a department of revenue analysis, pay a smaller percentage of income than other Minnesotans, Dayton said. Dayton said he was not happy with the compromise, but the shutdown needed to end. “Compromise means agreeing to things you don’t agree with,” Dayton said. When talking about the Republican majority legislature, with many new faces, the governor said he had never met a group of people who thought, “compromise was a weakness and intransigence a virtue.” “… If you're a grown up and you're responsible,” Dayton said. “You make decisions, then you take the responsibilities with the consequences of them, good or bad. And, I can disagree with people,

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before deal making reaches a “crisis point,” she said. “That’s what I’ve taken away from the session,” Loon said.

Vikings stadium proposal When asked about alternative locations for a new Vikings stadium (a “plan b” to the proposed Arden Hills location) Dayton said he is not aware of alternate proposals. He is site neutral and only wants to make sure the Vikings stay in Minnesota, he said. He also doesn’t want to have any of the state’s general fund revenue going into the project. The Vikings have committed $420 million into the Arden Hills site, and Dayton speculated that commitment could reach $500 million for the estimated $1.1 billion project.

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BY GREG KLEVEN • SUN NEWSPAPERS The task gets tougher for No. 1ranked Eden Prairie this week as the unbeaten Eagles open the Lake Conference football schedule. Eden Prairie (3-0) went on the road to shut out Maple Grove 35-0 Sept. 16. The Eagles’ stingy defense has allowed only seven points in three games. But Eden Prairie will face a tough challenge from Hopkins’ spread offense this week. The Eagles will try to celebrate homecoming with a win over the Royals at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, in Aerie Stadium. Hopkins is 2-1 after beating Irondale 39-21 last week. “This will be a critical game for us as far as the Lake Conference and section are concerned,” said Eden Prairie coach Mike Grant. “It is our homecoming and we would like to keep winning. “Our defense will be tested by Hopkins. But linebacker Drake Michaelson and linemen Anthony King-Foreman, Tyson Reinke and Melvin De-Souza have been playing great.” Grant said he also likes the way his revamped offensive line is making progress. “We have all new guys on the offensive line this season, but they have been getting better every week,” said the Eagle coach. “We had a great push from our line against Maple Grove last week.” Eden Prairie’s offensive line features Nick Davidson (left tackle), Justin Schmid (left guard), Tony Yost (center), Adam McPherson (right guard), Dan Urquhart (right tackle) and Zach Hovey (tight end). Eagle senior running back Andrew Larson took advantage of his team’s improved blocking to gain 122 yards on 14 carries against Maple Grove. He also scored three touchdowns on runs of 52, 10 and 28 yards. Larson is on his way to a 1,500-yard rushing season. The Eagle standout

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Eden Prairie senior running back Pramethieus Hines seeks running room during the Eagles’ 35-0 non-conference football win over host Maple Grove Sept. 16. The Eagles have a 3-0 overall record heading into their 7 p.m. homecoming game against Hopkins Friday, Sept. 23, at Aerie Stadium.

The University of Minnesota freshman soccer player scored in the 79th minute during her team’s 1-0 victory over Illinois State Sept. 9 in Normal, Ill. Uhl, an Eden Prairie High School graduate, scored her third game-winning goal and fifth of the season. The Gophers had a 3-4 record after that victory.

Andrew Larson Larson rushed for 113 yards and scored two touchdowns during Eden Prairie’s 35-0 football victory over Bloomington Kennedy Sept. 9 at Aerie Stadium.

Henry Zurn Zurn, a junior, placed fourth overall in the 5K cross country race at the Bauman/Rovn Invitational Sept. 8 at Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista. His time was 16 minutes, 30.1 seconds.

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The Eden Prairie junior cross country runner had a fifth-place time of 15:13.9 on the 4K course at the Bauman/Rovn Invitational Sept. 8.

Neil Wagner Wagner has become the first Eden Prairie baseball player to reach the major leagues. Wagner, a right-handed pitcher, was brought up to the majors by the Oakland A’s at the end of August. Wagner was promoted from Class AAA Sacramento, Calif.

Eleanor Martin The Eden Prairie fourth singles player won 6-0, 6-1 during the Eagles’ 4-3 Lake Conference girls tennis loss to Wayzata Sept. 6. The Eagles had a 7-1 record after last week’s action. has gained 415 yards in three games and scored seven touchdowns. Roy McGhee ran 14 yards for another Eagle score last week. He finished with 70 yards on 11 carries. Connor Johnson caught a 51-yard scoring pass from quarterback Grant Shaeffer. Johnson had three receptions for 93 yards. Eden Prairie had 427 yards of offense while limiting Maple Grove to 192 yards.

Eden Prairie settled the game’s outcome in the first quarter, scoring three touchdowns. The Eagles added one touchdown in both the second and third quarters. Sam Rosol kicked three extra points. Jacob Ibach booted two extra points. Defensively, Eagle junior linebacker Jack Cotrell came through with an interception and returned it to the Maple Grove 14, setting up McGhee’s touchdown run on the next play.

Ryan Gunderson The senior defensive back returned an interception for a touchdown during Eden Prairie’s 35-0 football win over Bloomington Kennedy Sept. 9 at Aerie Stadium. Editor’s note: Send nominations for Stars of the Week honors to sports editor Greg Kleven at gkleven@acnpapers.com. Youth, high school, college and adult recreational sports athletes will be considered.

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Eagles lose in Edina tennis tourney consolation finals EPHS girls have 10-4 overall record Eden Prairie reached the consolation finals of the Edina Invitational girls tennis tournament Sept. 17. The Eagles are 10-4 overall after losing to Rochester Century 4-3. Eden Prairie lost 5-2 to Rochester Mayo in first-round action but bounced back with a 5-2 victory over Breck. “Our consolation finals match with Rochester Century was very close and came down to the last match in which we lost a tiebreaker,” said Eden Prairie coach Karen Berg. Eden Prairie won two of three matches earlier last week. The Eagles defeated Lakeville South 4-3 Sept. 12. Eagle singles winners were Cassie Deng (6-1, 6-0) and Eleanor Martin (5-7, 6-4, 7-6). Eden Prairie was victorious in two doubles matches. Sophie Farmer and Susie Pederson combined for a 6-2, 6-2 win. Ali Horner and Sam Lee won 6-1 and 6-3 in their doubles match. Eden Prairie defeated Delano 6-1 Sept. 13. Singles winners were Maddie Buxton (6-1, 6-4), Allison Malmsten (4-6, 6-3 and 10-3 tiebreaker), Deng (6-2, 6-2) and Martin (6-3, 6-1). Farmer and Pederson had a 6-

Eagle swimmers place third in Minnetonka State returnee Zubar displays talents in first big meet of season BY GREG KLEVEN • SUN NEWSPAPERS Eden Prairie’s young girls swimming team faced its first major challenge of the 2011 season at the third annual Minnetonka Invitational Sept. 10. The Eagles, second in the state last season, finished third of eight teams in the Minnetonka meet with 437 points. Wayzata finished first (598) and Minnetonka was second (459.5). Eden Prairie’s third-place 200-yard medley relay team consisted of Rachel Baker, Emma Novak, Sarah Coolidge and Ellie Suek. The Eagles’ time was 1:54.50. Kira Zubar won the 200 freestyle in 1:54.86. She also claimed first in the 500 freestyle (5:08.20). Suek was second in the 200 individual medley (2:12.10). Coolidge finished fourth in the 100 butterfly (1:01.86). Alyssa Swanson finished third in the 500 freestyle (5:23.67). Eden Prairie’s second-place 200 freestyle relay consisted of Coolidge, Marl Albanese, Logan Back and Zubar. The Eagles’ time was 1:43.28. Suek and Baker placed third and fourth in the 100 backstroke with times of 1:00.70 and 1:02.18. Members of Eden Prairie’s second-place 400 freestyle relay team were Zubar, Albanese, Back and Suek. The Eagles’ time was 3:42.75. “We took 22 swimmers to the Minnetonka Invite and came in third behind Wayzata and Minnetonka,” said Eden Prairie coach Kelly Boston. “Zubar had our best swim of the night, winning the 500 freestyle. “Most of our girls are swimming much faster than they were at this time last year.”

Eagles top Breck Eden Prairie first singles player Maddie Buxton returns a shot during the Edina Invitational girls tennis tournament Sept. 17. The Eagles have a 10-4 overall record. (Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer) 4, 6-2 doubles victory. Horner and Lee won 7-5, 6-3. Eden Prairie lost 7-0 to Edina

7-0 in a Lake Conference dual meet Sept. 15. – COMPILED BY GREG KLEVEN

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University of St. Thomas freshman Bennett Schroeder of Eden Prairie was named the first Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Men’s Golf Athlete of the Week for the 2011 fall season. Schroeder placed fourth in the rain-shortened Edgewood College Invite in Janesville, Wis. He shot a 1-over-par 72 and led his team to a third-place finish. Schroeder played golf for Eden Prairie High School before enrolling at St. Thomas.

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Eden Prairie dominated a non-conference swimming meet against Breck, defeating the Mustangs 69-33 Sept. 7. “This was our first dual meet of the season and our girls won a lot of close races,” said Boston. “It was a fun meet because we had all our swimmers and six divers participating.” The Eagles won the 200-yard medley relay with a combination of Baker, Suek, Bre Thorne and Albanese. Eden Prairie’s time was 1 minute, 54.90 seconds. Thorne claimed the 200 freestyle title in 1:59.73. She added a first in the 100 freestyle (54.83). Zubar took first in the 200 individual medley (2:14.47). Eden Prairie finished 1-2 in the 50 freestyle. Coolidge won the event (25.82) and Zubar placed second (26.14). Eden Prairie diver Mady Gulon finished second with 170.35 points. Swanson was second in the 100 butterfly (1:04.14). Back was runner up in the 500 freestyle (5:27.40) with Emma Novak finishing third in that event (5:34.55). Eden Prairie won the 200 freestyle relay in 1:43.75. Members of that relay were Back, Swanson, Albanese and Suek. Coolidge and Back were 1-2 in the 100 backstroke with times of 1:04.81 and 1:06.44. Suek was first in the 100 breaststroke (1:11.70). Eden Prairie concluded the meet with a winning time of 3:47.78 in the 400 freestyle relay. That relay was composed of Suek, Novak, Back and Baker.

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Eden Prairie runners sweep team titles in Metro Invite Eagle sophomores Jeter, Stewart spark girls championship effort Eden Prairie runners used their home-course advantage at Round Lake Park to sweep the team championships at the Metro Invitational cross country meet Sept. 17. Eden Prairie’s girls squad scored 58 points in the 10-team meet. Moorhead was second (62) and Chanhassen placed third (64). Sophomore Hannah Jeter led Eagle runners with a third-place time of 15 minutes, 12.5 seconds on the 4K course. Eagle sophomore Eryn Stewart was close behind in fourth place (15:14.0). Senior Carlin Schulz finished 10th (15:37.1) and junior Brittany Platt came in 16th (16:00.5).

Eden Prairie sophomore Hannah Jeter competes in the Bauman/ Rovn Invitational Sept. 8 at Gale Woods Farm. Jeter was 17th in that race but finished third in the Metro Invitational 4K race Sept. 17 at Round Lake Park.

Other Eden Prairie varsity runners were sophomore Katherine Vergeront (25th, 16:13.6) and junior Jenna Arvidson (30th, 16:20.3). Eden Prairie’s boys team pulled out the championship by two points over runner-up Moorhead. The Eagles totaled 54 points while the Spuds finished with 56. Chanhassen was third of nine teams with 91 points. Eagle junior Henry Zurn paced his teammates with a sixth-place time of 16:29.7 in the 5K race. Senior Andrew Hansen was seventh (16:32.7) and sophomore Cal Lawton placed ninth (16:43.0). Other Eden Prairie runners were sophomore Jacob Young (14th, 17:03.6), senior Evan Olawsky (18th, 17:13.1), sophomore Jack Odzer (19th, 17:14.8) and senior Joe Vergeront (22nd, 17:19.0). – COMPILED BY GREG KLEVEN

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BAJ volleyball program The Bloomington-based Born Again Jocks (BAJ) is sponsoring a volleyball league for Twin Cities-area players 55 and older. The league is for players of all skill levels. Matches are from 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Bloomington Jefferson High School gymnasium. The season starts Monday, Oct. 2, and runs through April. Kennedy High School will be the site for the second half of league competition. Registration fees are $110 for all seven months or $65 for a half-season. Information: 952-884-2146 (Don Wilkie). Editor’s note: Please e-mail all Eden Prairie sports shorts releases to gkleven@acnpapers.com. Deadline for releases is noon on Thursday for publication in next week’s Sun-Current.

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AU TO • E M P LOY M E N T • R E A L E S TAT E

BY PHONE: BY FAX: BY MAIL:

952-392-6888

GARAGE$42 SALES $40 Package Package • 3 line ad • 2 week run • FREE Garage Sale Kit* • Metro Wide Coverage – 318,554 homes

952-941-5431 10917 Valley View Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Attn: Classified

IN PERSON: Visit the Eden Prairie office to place your Classified ad, make a payment, or pick up your Garage Sale Kit.

$50

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

MERCHANDISE MOVER $44

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

• 3 lines, 4 weeks, All zones • Additional lines: $7.00 • Merchandise $151.00 or more

• 3 lines, Runs for 13 weeks, choose 2 zones • Additional lines: $7.00 • For one item priced under $2500, price must be in ad, you must call every fourth week to renew. Private party ads only. • Includes mnsun.com website • Maximum of 13 weeks

Friday, Monday, and Call-ins: $7.00 per ad, 1 week, 1 zone

10917 Valley View Road 952-392-6888

One ad per customer per week. Additional zones are $7.00. Three line maximum. Price must be in ad.

invites boys K-5th grade to attend their first Pack Meeting Thurs. 9/22 (7-8p) Ridgeview Elementary 9400 Nesbitt Rd. Info for new scouts will be avail. Come meet current scouts & find out about our action-packed year. All are welcome!! For additional info/questions, contact Cubmaster Faith Alt at fjalt@aol.com www.cubpack461.com Hope to see you at Ridgeview!

1505

BUYING Gold, Silver & Platinum, Jewelry & Sterling Flatware, Costume Jewelry, Stamps, All US Coins & Currency Licensed & Exp'd

Call Jayme 612-490-4785

BUYING

WANTED US Coins, Currency Proofs , Mint Sets, Collections, Gold, Estates & Jewelery Will Travel. 26 yrs exp Cash! Dick 612-986-2566

2000

Social Clubs & Events

Bloomington Eagles #3208 Rooms available For Meetings, Parties, Banquets. We also invite non-profit groups to use our meeting rooms free of charge. Now offering internet access. Please call 952-854-3044

1500

Professional Services

1505

Selling or Buying Gold & Silver

Buying Coins, Gold, Silver, Paper Money, Proof & Mint Sets Top $ $ $ paid! Experienced, honest.

Andrew 612-770-6578

2040

Blacktop & Sealcoating

The Asphalt Company Sealcoating & Asphalt Repair

Resid/Comm Paving, Crack Fill, Patching, Excavation.

2040

Business Services Blacktop & Sealcoating

30+ Years Experience Asphalt Paving & Sealcoat Quality Work W/Warranty

LSC Constuction Svcs, Inc 952-890-2403 / 612-363-2218

H & H Blacktopping

612-861-6009

We gladly accept VISA, American Express, Mastercard, personal checks, and cash.

2050

Building & Remodeling

theasphaltcompanymn.com

2050

Building & Remodeling

Baths/Kitchs/Bsmts crptry, cer tile, walls Lic 4614 I do My own work 612-968-2311

2050

Building & Remodeling

2070

* Home Remodeling/ * Tom Hosek Construction Renovation I Do All My Own Work! 20+ yrs Ref's & owner on the Job Site! Rob 612- 578-4897 All carpentry, windows,

763-670-0260 15Yrs Exp

THE MOST CASH PAID!

Personals

Lonely elderly Edina widower seeking companion for Scrabble, checkers & Gin rummy. Interested? Lets talk. 952-922-7450

Selling or Buying Gold & Silver

danielsonhomeservices.com

Baths-Basements-Drywall Frame-Tile Lic 20444019 Ron 612-720-6525 EGRESS WINDOWS FREE EST YEAR ROUND INS/LIC 651-777-5044

doors, bath, kitch, tile, LL. Repairs or All New. No Job too small. L#2338, ins. bonded. Tom 612-802-3668

Cabinetry & Counters

ATLWoodworking.com

Custom Cabinetry Res/Comm 952-881-6026

Cabinet Refinishing CAPSTONE BROS.

CAPSTONE BROS. CONTRACTING, INC

• Roofing • Siding •INC Windows CONTRACTING,

952-882-8888

Call today for your FREE Inspection!

Family Owned & Operated

Like New! Reasonable $$ Hinge Work & Painting. Expert/23Yrs 952-451-1600

2050

Building & Remodeling

Cabinetry & Counters

Sun Newspapers reserves the right to edit, refuse, reject or cancel any ad at any time. Errors must be reported on the first day of the publication, and Sun Newspapers will be responsible for no more than the cost of the space occupied by the error and only the first insertion. We shall not be liable for any loss or expense that results from the publication or omission of an advertisement.

2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

Driveways or Parking lots. Licensed / Bonded / Insured www.alpineasphalt.com 612-706-8018 Free Ests

763-586-0701

kitchenrenaissance.com

Carpet & Vinyl

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

952-898-4444

2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

CONCRETE MASONRY EXCAVATION Repair or new. Gary 651-423-6666

Building & Remodeling

ARTHUR THEYSON CONSTRUCTION WORK GUARANTEED

www.capstonebros.com Lic. #20609967

TheysonConstruction.com

• Window & Door $27,800 Replacement 16’x16’ room • Additions • Roofs addition • Basements Call for details • Garages 28 yrs. exp. • Decks • Siding Insurance Claims

(952) 431- 9970

The The Original Original

QUALITY SERVICE • Since • 1949

952-894-6226 / 612-239-3181

The CT CONSTRUCTION Origina Custom Build & Remodel

Design, Create, Inspire.

Radloff & Weber

Blacktop, Inc. Driveways & Parking Lots Free Estimates 952-447-5733

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

Refacing, new cabs/counters

FREE ESTIMATES Insured, Bonded & Licensed No. 20011251

Paving & Sealcoating

2100

25+ Yrs Exp. Owner/Oper

2050

Mickelson's Asphalt

Driveways Repairs & Sealcoating. 952-890-9461

3900-3990 4000-4600 9000-9450 5000-6500 7000-8499 9500-9900

KITCHEN RENAISSANCE

2090 2070

1000-1090 1500-1590 2000-2700 2700-2760 3700-3840

SERVICES & POLICIES

FREE CLASSIFIEDS: One Item for Sale, $100 or Less. Mail or FAX in only Tues. - Thurs. HOW TO PAY

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

13 WEEK RUN!

$44

EDEN PRAIRIE

Bloomington Cub Scout Pack #461

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

1070

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

612-327-7843 ctconstruction.net License #20588723

Specializing in: The Origina The

• ResidentialOrigina The Remodeling Origina • Additions • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Basements • Since 1996

Since 1949 The Origina

• •

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

Eden Prairie Sun-Current – Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011 – www.minnlocal.com

2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

*Architectural Concrete Work

* Driveways * Patios * Sidewalks * Steps *Aprons * Pool Decks * Floating Slabs * * Floors *

Call 651-246-7662

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 TWIN CITIES Concrete Reas.-Fast Friendly BBB

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)

Block/Bsmnts/Additions/ Floors/Walks/Drives/ Patios /Camp fire pit's/ Expose colored or stamped Mn lic #0004327 30 yrs exp Call Fritz @ F & B Const

952-445-6604 CONCRETE & MASONARY

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

John 952-882-0775

2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

Lowell Russell Concrete From the Unique to the Ordinary Specializing in drives, patios & imprinted colored & stained concrete. Int acid stained floors & counter tops. www.staincrete.com 952-461-3710 info@staincrete.com

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

2130

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

2140

apietigconcrete.com

Free Estimates

2110

Chimney & FP Cleaning

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

londonairechimney service.com Decks

2130

A.L.J. 612-986-3476

Drywall

Excel Drywall, LLC For All Your Drywall Needs. Free Est. No Job Too Small 30 yrs exp. Ins. 612-382-8980

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

ALL-WAYS DECKS Decks, Porches - Free Est. FALL IS COMING Enjoy the outdoors! allwaysdecksinc.com Jeff 651-636-6051 Mike 763786-5475 Lic # 20003805 Decks 3 & 4 Season Porches

Pool/Hot Tub Surrounds

Jon Dimich Deck Creations

612-418-3677 Lic 20490464

www.jddeckcreations.com

2100

Doors & Windows

Doors Windows Egress New Installs Free Ests. 20+ Years Lic #20631172 Locally owned & operated!

2170 952.835.0393

Decks

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

3 Generations of Concrete Expertise • Garage Slabs • Epoxy Floors • Driveways • Walks • Blockwork LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED • LIC # L303-50172 • Footings • Steps INSTALLATION & REPAIR • Patios SERVING ENTIRE METRO • Overlays

• Wall Repairs • Pavers • Stamped • Colored • Exposed • Decorative • Corefills • Aprons

952-854-0630 • 612-824-8135 www.gjgardnercrete.com

WHY PAY MORE? Call Signature Electric Service Upgrades, Misc Wiring, Remodeling & More! Owner/Oper Lic/Bonded/Ins 763-537-4731 Schoo Electric Small Jobs – Service Changes Prompt Service & Free Ests. Licensed – Bonded – Insured

ABLE TO WIRE NOW Kevter Construction Nick 952-201-6956

No Job Too Small!!

JNH Electric 612-743-7922

Bonded Insured Free Ests Resid, Comm & Service. Old/New Const, Remodels Serv Upgrades. Lic#CA06197 Lew Electric: Resid & Comm. Service, Service Upgrades, Remodels. Old or New Constr. Free Ests. Bonded/Insured Lic#CA05011 612-801-5364

TEAM ELECTRIC

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

2210

Fencing

D.W. FENCE Chainlink, wood, vinyl.- Over 40 yrs exp. Free Est. Ed 763-786-4691

Wooden Fences Build/repair, deck repair Keith 612-839-7655

2230 17+ Years Exp L.L.C.

Zick’s Concrete Solutions, I know your Todd Zick (41yr Blmgtn Resident)

952-465-2227

problems... We’re neighbors!

Specializing In Residential Concrete #1 in Well Pit Steps Patios • Sidewalks • Driveways Exposed Aggregate • Bobcat Work Free Estimates • References • Fully Ins. • Bonded BLOOMINGTON READER’S CHOICE AWARD WINNER!

2230

Flooring & Tile

952-994-4303 George Elite Repair & Tile Regrout, Tile, Painting, Etc. We Do it All • Lowest Rates Above All Hardwood Floors Installation•Sanding•Finishing “We Now Install Carpet, Tile & Vinyl.” Call 952-440-WOOD (9663)

Desperately Need Work! Ceramic & Marble

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

Escobar Hardwood Floors & Ceramic Tile Work, llc 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

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

Garage Door

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS Repair /Replace /Reasonable Lifetime Warranty on All Spring Changes www.expertdoor.com

651-457-7776

2270

Gutters

Lic#CAO4854

Built-Rite Fence Company Chain Link, Color Vinyl, All Styles of Wood, Iron 30+ Yrs of Proven Reliability Call For Free Est 952-934-4899

Mention this ad for a 10% Fall Discount!

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

Flooring & Tile

#1 in Hardwood Refinishing

SANDMAN IS BEST! sandmanjohansson.com low$$

A+ Angie's List 952-474-4355

763-546-PANE (7263)

GUTTER-WINDOW

Cleaning Since 1990 Cover's & Screening Jim@JimPane.com 952-220-8820

GUTTER CLEANING Screening/Covers Ins/25 yrs Sen. Discount A.L.J. 20+ yrs 612-986-3476 Gutters Cleaning Siding Leaf Covers New Install Roofing Doors Windows Lic #20631172 Free Est. Locally Owned & Operated

Gutter Cleaning Service

mnguttermaid@ gmail.com or 612-598-1318

2280

Hauling

#1 All Area Hauling Lg/Sm I haul all rubbish Move, Sr. Disc 612-532-1162

6-30 Yard Dumpsters Bobcat Work & Black Dirt.

Call Scott 952-890-9461

2265

Garage Builders

2280

Hauling

**First

Impressions **

Handyperson

2310

612-598-2276

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

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

Total Sanitation Service 612-861-2575

2290

Handyperson

#1 All Area Handyman Lg/Sm - We do it all! Reas, Sr disc. 612-532-1162 0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!

Schultz'e Contracting Inc

Lower Level Remodels Wall/Ceiling Repair/Texture Tile, Carpentry, Carpet, Paint. #BC20538329

MDH Lead Supervisor

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

schultzecontracting.com 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

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

www.bestcleaningservices.com

LetUs Be Your Handyman!

2320

Home Repair: Interior & Exterior

2350

You name it we can do it!

Ray 612-281-7077 Repair/ Remodel/ Build Insured. License #20626270

Randy 612-309-5396

Exp'd Pro-Handyman $20/hr Russ 612-616-2482

Multi-Year Service Award Winner

Be your own Boss! Businesses for sale in Class 9010!

2350

Landscaping

Call Joe @ 952-886-3888

LOOK to Sun•Classifieds 952-392-6888

2265

Garage Builders

Great Time for a New Garage! Call Today for your FREE ESTIMATE

Call 952-451-1037 SANDING – REFINISHING Roy's Sanding Service Since 1951 CALL 952-888-9070

Visit our showroom at: 654 Transfer Rd. 16B, St. Paul www.SusselBuilders.com

Van Buren Landscape Call 952-292-7453

vanburenlandscape.com

RETAINING WALLS Water Features & Pavers.

30+ Yrs Exp /Owner Operator

Offering Complete Landscape Services

alandsapecreations.com

#1 in Customer Service & Professional Design

FREE ESTIMATES

COMPLETE LANDSCAPING: • Interlocking Pavers • Retaining Walls • Sprinkler Systems

763-441-7575

We will beat any written estimate by 10-20%

Retaining walls, Fire pits, Paved patios, Water features, Paved walkways & driveways

www.fernbrooklandscape.com

2360

SOFTSCAPES

612-272-3619 612-387-4849

Lawn & Garden

Mulch, Rock, Edging, Sod,

www.adcreativelandscaping.com Plantings & Irrigation Services

612-919-1938 952-926-8232

Terry Ingram Lawn & Landscape Officer

Lawn and Landscape Enforcement Services Landscaping Weekly/Bi-weekly mowing Spring and Fall Cleanups Retaining Walls * Paver Patios Shrub trimming * Bobcat services Snow plowing

Free Estimates visit us online at: www.lawn-n-order.com

Jim Cooper, Jr. Landscaping Inc.

Quality Work Since 1983 Member: MNLA,

• Licensed/Insured • FREE Est.

YOUR HOMETOWN LANDSCAPER

You need it? We have it!

Fall Is A Great Time For Planting!

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

15+ years exp. Free Ests/Lic’d/Ins’d

HOME REPAIR

No job too small. Lic# 20636754

10% off any project over$1000!!! A Change For Your Landscape

Landscape 2000 Inc.

HARDSCAPES

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

JMR Home Services LLC Home Remodeling & Repair.

Landscaping

Free Ests/Ins 952-446-9707

LOWEST PRICES, BEST QUALITY

HANDYMAN

Steve 612-532-3978 Ins'd

2350

763-420-3036 952-240-5533

30+Yrs Exp in Landscaping Designing & Planting Retaining Walls Concrete: Drives & Patios Paver Patios & Drives Drainage Solutions Irrigation Lighting

www.LetUsService.com

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

swisstoneconstruction services.com

Landscaping

612-455-1217

No job too small!!

AP HANDYMAN, LLC

Insulation & Weatherproofing

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

Fences, decks, gutters, ceiling/drywall, paint. Leaks & squeaks and much, much more!

A-1 Work Ray's Handyman Quality Work @ Competitive Prices! Free Estimates.

Housecleaning

*10% off 1 st Cleaning* BEST CLEANING WE CLEAN YOU GLEAM

LICENSED BONDED INSURED

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

St. Paul 651.645.0331 Minneapolis 612.379.0949

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

2290

• Patios, Walks, Retaining Walls • Shrubbery Removal & Replacement • Shrubs, Trees, Perennials Planted • Deco. Rock, Edging, Brush/Buckthorn Clearing • Mulch Installation (Many Varieties) • Complete Landscape Renovation & Design Visit our website:

www.JimCooperJrLandscaping.com

612.869.2454

LOW PRICES • Pulverized Dirt - $12.50 yd • Black Dirt - $11.00 yd • Decorative Rock Since 1986 • Colored Mulch - $26.50 yd • Mulches 6 miles S. of • Boulders Shakopee on 169 • Retaining Wall Block Mon-Fri 7:30am - 5:00pm • Pavers (starting @ $2.10/sq ft) Sat - Call for Hours • Edging • Poly • Fabrics

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

100% Satisfaction Guar!

Garden Design & Maintenance Services

Garden Design & Remodel Plant Installations Containers & Window Boxes Expertise. Creative Designs. Beautiful Results.

Van Buren Landscape 952-292-7453

Beautiful Gardens Would You Like To Have More Beauty In Your Yard? We Will Restore or Expand Your Existing Gardens. Experienced Gardeners Call Linda 612-598-3949

A Lawn Service – Clean-Ups, Gardens, Hauling. Cheap Rates. Call Bryan 763-276-0368

FALL LEAF & FLOWER GARDEN CLEAN-UP. Call 952-292-6979 Field of Green Lawncare

Resid & Comm Free Ests Fall Aeration/Clean-ups & Wkly Mowing. 952-807-1612

Lawn Aerations $40

Multi Neighbor Discount

Mark 651-768-9345

Visit our Web Site:

www.minnlocal.com S

www.minnlocal.com – Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011 – Eden Prairie Sun-Current

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

2380

Moving, Storage & Shipping

A Local Mover

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

2395

Music Lessons

Flute & piano lessons, EP area. Flute players all levels, begin & inter. piano Call Elaine 612-724-6152

2420

Painting

2420

Painting

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

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

2430

*A and K PAINTING* Int./Ext Painting/Staining & texturing. Free Est. 952-474-6258 Ins/Bond Major Credit Cards Accepted 3 Interior Rooms/$250 Wallpaper Removal. Drywall Repair. Cabinet Enameling and Staining. 25 yrs exp. Steve 763-545-0506

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

Bell Professional Painting 20 yrs serving SW Ext Ptg Best Prices 952-949-0444 Danielsonhomeservices.com

Paint Drywall Lic 20444019 Ron 612-720-6525 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

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

PRO PAPER HANGING Removal, Paint/Plaster

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

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

612-802-8100

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

RAINBOW ROOFING

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

A Family Operated Bus.

952-201-4817

Paperhanging

Work Guar/Refs/Ins/Free Ests Ext/Int Painting Reasonable Rates FREE Est. EARL 952-944-7983

2510

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

Double Exposure Place your classified ad with us and be placed on our Web Site! 952-392-6888

35yrs Exp. 952-377-4612

2470

FREE ESTIMATE S

Plumbing

763-792-2999 Geno's Sewer & Drain

CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING

Special $89/with ad! *A One Man Company* Looking for work. 30 yrs exp. Call Steve 612-940-5920 Lic#4040

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

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

952-472-5670

BBB

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

612-210-5267 952-443-9957 Lic #20156835 • Insured

Roofing • Siding • Windows

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

Lic # 20431519BC

952-934-7600

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

Since 1978

qiar

Snow Removal

2570

ICE DAMS & SNOW? 1954

The WeatherMaster Inc.

Tree Service

2620

Will Beat Anybody's Price! NEW HORIZONS TREE & LANDSCAPING

BIG TREES & STUMPS CHEAP!! Fully Licensed & Insured “We take pride in our work”

Ins/Bond Lic. #57327-MR Dan 952-465-2926 SAVE MONEY - Competent master plumber needs work. Lic#M3869 Jason 952-891-2490

2490

Powerwashing

DECK CLEANING & STAINING Professional and Prompt Guaranteed Results.

651-699-3504

www.rooftodeck.com Code #78

2510

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

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

763-754-2501 www.blomquistexteriors.com

2420

ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS

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

Since 1954 we have been providing homeowners with experience in snow & ice dam removal. Same day service available. Call Today!

612-961-2375

www.gatesgeneralcontractors.com

Fast, Friendly & Reliable

WINDOWS/SIDING

2600

Family Owned & Operated Since 1949

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

Stump Removal

Call Jeff for STUMP REMOVAL Narrow Access or Backyards. Insured Jeff 612-578-5299

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

Tree Service

2620

Limited Offer

Painting

Triple Glass for the Price of Double Glass

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

A Fresh Look, Inc. Interior/Exterior Painting by the Pros Bonded & Insured Free Est. • Senior Discounts

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

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

Snow and ice dams on your roof can cause expensive damage to the interior and exterior of your home. The WeatherMaster Inc. can help!

ACCREDITED BUSINESS

Call For Free Estimate www.WesternConstructionInc.com

2490

Powerwashing

2490

Powerwashing

$0 For Estimate Timberline Tree & Landscape. Summer Discount - 25% Off Tree Trimming, Tree Removal, Stump Grinding 612-644-8035 Remove Large Trees & Stumps CHEAP

Tree Service

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

2630

Upholstery & Slipcovers

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

2660

612-203-4309

Window Cleaning

15% Fall Discount

Window Cleaning 14 Yrs Exp Free Est. Insured

952-467-2447

Premier Tree Service

612-396-9345

Forget The Rest Call The Best!!

www.vincestree.com Full Tree & Landscape Services.

Window Cleaning

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

612-529-4444

15% Summer Discount

612-275-2574

AJ's Tree Service LLC Trimming & Removal Free Estimates & Insured 952-883-0671 Tree Removal BBB Accredited Silver Fox Services A Good Job!!

15 yrs exp.

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

Call Now - Fall Trimming

Parkway Tree Service Quality Work At Affordable Prices!

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

2570

Snow Removal

3000

3010

Merchandise Antiques

Antique Hay Wagon 7 foot Long. Includes Steel Wheels and Spring Loaded Seat. 5 foot wide. $500 or best offer. Makes for great lawn art. Call 952-451-2480

Carver & Chaska Occasional Markets DOWNTOWN CARVER

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

Linda's Cellar September 22, 23, 24 Thurs (10-5); Fri-Sat (10-4) Antiqs, Vintage & Seasonal

2570

Jim Cooper, Jr.,Inc. LANDSCAPING

Snow Removal

Quality Work Since 1983

SNOW PLOWING ~ Seasonal Contracts Available ~

2490

Powerwashing

Lic. #20626700

Licensed Insured www.jimcooperjrlandscaping.com Free Estimates

(612) 869-2454

Credit Cards Accepted

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

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

612.839.2239 • 612.866.0949 WWW.RIGHTWAYMN.COM

BOB’s

2620

Tree Service

2620

Tree Service

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!

Craft & Bake Sale 9/23-24 (8-4) proceeds will

benefit Good in the Hood. 1603 E. 90th Street, Blmgtn St. Mary of the Lake Church

Oct. 1 (10-6) Oct. 2 (9-1) Crafts, product consultants, collectibles, antiques, jewelry, food, and MORE!

105 Forestview Lane, Plymouth 763-545-1442

3090

Cemetery Lots

Bloomington Cemetery 2 plots. $995/BO each. Call 651-762-3727

Dawn Valley in Blmgtn, 2 plots, asking $1,200/BO each. Carol 612-619-4850 Glen Haven: 2 plots, 2 vaults w/companion headstone. Value $8,990. Asking $5,000/BO. 218-828-3608 Glenhaven Garden of Nativity. Lot 93B spaces 1&2 companion marker and 2 vaults. $5K 763-537-8296 Groveland Cemetery in Mtka. Lots available in new expanded area. Priced @ $700 & $1200. 952-847-0011 Lovely Glen Haven – 2 plots, must sell, $1600 ea 952-926-4381 Pleasant View Memorial Gardens, Burns. 4 lots. Call for details 952-888-4941

3130

Estate Sales

EXCELSIOR 4116 White Oak Lane Fri., Sept. 23 (8:30-5:30) Sat., Sept.. 24 (8:30-4:30) #'s Friday at 8am

Hi-quality furnishings incl. Ethan Allen, & Womens cloz

www.willmatthill.com

3150

Fireplace & Firewood

FIREWOOD

Affordable Firewood OAK & BIRCH, 2 YRS DRIED

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

3160

Furnishings

Full sized oak futon in excellent condition. Like new. $195. 952-913-9460 Single Captains Bed 3 drawer, Pine. You pickup. $450 Cash. 763-742-8799 Sleep Number bed for sale, series 9000. Electric adjustable frame with pillow top. Head board with mirror, and side piers with drawers included. Works great $1,800. Call 612-237-1415 SOFA: 3 piece Henredon Sectional sofa. Excellent Condition. $600/OBO. 952881-1381

Senior Discounts

3260

763-225-6200

www.sparklewashcmn.com

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

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

15% Summer Discount

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

3050

BLUE SKIES

Tree Trimming & Removal

Snow Management Systems

An Honest Plumber

2620

Great Service Affordable Prices

Misc. For Sale

Buddybox Galaxy Radio Toshiba AM/FM, Jensen speakers, $450. 952-892-5743

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Misc. For Sale

Antique Hay Wagon 7 foot Long. Includes Steel Wheels and Spring Loaded Seat. 5 foot wide. $500 or best offer. Makes for great lawn art. Call 952-451-2480

Toro Snowblower: Self start, like new, used 20 hrs. $475. Outdoor X-Mas décor. & lights, $20. 763-574-0251

3270

Misc. Wanted

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

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

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

3280

Musical Instuments

Crown Upright Piano Needs tuning. Good cond! $850/BO. 763-544-1236

3330

Special Occasions

PUMPKINS Picked or U pick, Great selection

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

Garage Sales this week

3500

3506

Bloomington

4 Fam Sale 9/22-23 (8-6), hh, furn, cloz, toys, sports items, 10504 Oregon Cir. 9/23-24 (8-4:30) Baseball cards, Husqvarna sewing mach., Craftsman grinder, cloz & misc! 2313 W. 84th St Estate Sale Sat, 9/24 (8-2) 50 yrs of collectibles! HH items, Furn., Hammond organ, Wicker furniture. 9000 Hyland Creek Rd.

3506

Bloomington

Multi-Fam Fundraiser Woodstock Townhouses 9/23-24, 8-3. Cloz, furn, hh, toys. 7577 Landau Drive

3525

Edina

Multi-Family Furn, Cloz, Baby, HH. 9/22-23 (8-4); 9/24 (9-12) 5040 Oxford Ave

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

3561

New Hope

Huge Estate/Garage Sale Tools, some antiqs, and misc HH. Too much to list! 9/22-23 (9-5); 9/24 (8-12)

Thur-Sat 9-4. Furn, an3507 Yukon Ave. North Multi-Family 9/22-24 (8-6) tqs, kids clothes/toys, plus HH, clothes (boys/wmns, more. 4528 West 56th QUALITY ESTATE SALE etc. 10432 Abbott Ave S 9/22 (2-7) 9/23-24 (9-4), DR, BR, sofa, Chrs, glass, chiExcelsior Th 9/22, Sat 9/24 8-4 na, collectibles, 2801 Flag HH, Boys clothes, misc. Ave N, off Medicine Lk Rd. 10342 Rhode Island Circle

3526

3508

Brooklyn Park

Moving Sale! HH, Tools, Yard & Garden, Art Work Thur-Sat 9/22-9/24 (8-5pm) 8807 Stratford Crossing

Southshore Community Center's Indoor Garage Sale feat. Park Lane Appraisals 9/22 (3-7pm) & 9/23 (8- 2pm) 5735 Country Club Rd

3539

Hopkins

Moving Sale: 9/22-24 (9-5), Hand/Power tools, HH, Furn, NB-18mos girls cloz, Yard Sale! 80 yrs accumu- LOTS OFthMISC. 38 17 Ave South lation. 9/24 (8-4) 9/25 (9-2) Tools, lumber, old stuff, Yard Sale 9/22-23 (9-6) 9/24 st Misc. 1354 121 Ave NW (9-12) Cloz, yard items, furn.,

3516

3519

Coon Rapids

Crystal

Huge Kids Sale: Sat 9/24, 8:30 a.m.- 12 noon Crystal Community Center: 4800 Douglas Drive Awesome Kids Stuff! Sold by kids, for kids! Moving Sale: 9/22-24 (9-5) Furn., HH items, cloz, more! 2728 Jersey Ave. No. Multi Fam: 9/22-23 (8-5), HH, Craft, Sew Bks, Antq, Offc, th misc. 38 & Brunswick Av N

Sale: 9/23-24 (9-4:30), Yamaha 1100, Pwer Tools, th Cloz, HH, 6901 47 Ave N

3524

Eden Prairie

9/22-24 (9-6), Downsizing, HH, Books, Cloz, Tools, CD's, 9721 Dorset Lane

3525

Edina

pictures. #7 Manitoba Rd

3543

Lakeville

3563

Orono

Orono Kids Clothing, Toys, Equipment Sale Sizes Infant - Teen Sat, Sept 24 9am-2pm $1 Fee to Shop 9 - 10 Schumann Elemen. School 765 Old Crystal Bay Rd Long Lake, MN

3565

Plymouth

Huge Sale! Cloz, HH, bikes & misc. 9/23 (7-5) 9/24 (7-12) 13100 38th Ave N

3568

Robbinsdale

Quality Sale/No Junk 9/21-22 (9-4), Antq's, HH décor, Lotr., FUN STUFF! Multi-Fam 9/22-23 (8-4) HH, girl/adlt cloz, Stampn Up, P. 20526 Jasmine Path Chef,toys 3659 Orchard Av N

3555

Mound

“2nd Beth's” UBER Estate/Garage Sale Located on Cooks Bay on Lake Minntonka 5301 Bartlett Blvd. Come just for the view. This is the one you won't want to miss!! ½ Price Sunday! Thu-Sun 9/22-9/25 (8a-5p) Details & Photos check out 2ndbethsestate on Craig's List. Look for hot air balloon. Come via land or lake! Docks Available!!

3560

New Brighton

Estate/Household Sale! 9/23 (8-4:30p) & 9/24 (8-4p) 6921 Moccasin Valley Rd

9/22-24 (8:30-6) Some antiqs, furn., kitchen, coll. Dolls, HH. 2970 Valley View Ln.

HUGE SALE: 9/23-24 (8-4), HH, Furn, Children Toys, Cloz, 5321 Interlachen

3561

Huge: 9/23-24 Bike, trailer, kids skiis & R'blades, des. bags... 7609 Stonewood Crt.

9/22-24 (9-6) Tools, toys, Kids cloz, candles, HH, misc. 5817 Boone Ave N.

New Hope

3573

Savage

3583

St. Louis Park

Huge Sale HH, Xmas, TV, cloz. Free cider & donuts. 9/22–9/25, 8-4. 8600 W 25th St

Clearing Out/Cleaning Out Our Storage! Bringing Everything to Our Home for Huge House Sale

Sat., September 24 (8-5) Partial List: New Leather Sofa! New Leather Swivel Rockers! 4 pc. Fabric Sect.! New Porch Swing & Glider! Patio Deacons Bench! Chaise Lounge! 5' Frame Yard Swing! New Fireplace Screens, Tools, Log Holders! & More! PLUS - New Scratch & Dented Damaged New Furniture! Approx. 50 to 75 Boxes From Estate: Glass, China Collectibles, Etc! Bird Music Boxes! Large Set Pfalzgraff! Lenox! HH Items! Dept. 56! 3 Man Rubber Boat! Prints! Antiq. Frames! Lenox China! Toys! Lots of Goodies!!! TERMS: Cash! Good Check! Visa! Master Card! Discover! HELD AT:

4251 Wooddale Ave. South

3600

3606

Garage Sales next week Bloomington

2 FAM GARAGE SALE 8157 Penn Rd 8153 Penn Circle Off Highwood Drive Good Stuff Cheap. 9/30, 8-4. 10/1, 8-12

Don't Miss - BIG: 9/29-30 (7-5) Furn., antiqs, HH, Babies/Kids stuff, Electronics. 8425 Stanley Ave S. Christ the King Lutheran

Turn your car into cash!

CONSIGNMENT SALE Fri, 9/30 (9-6); Sat, 10/1 (8-2) Cloz, toys, books, equipment, furniture, and maternity

8600 Fremont Ave. So.

3612

Chanhassen

612-875-8292 • 612-875-8282

3659

Navarre

Fall Rummage Sale

Good Shepherd Lutheran

3745 Shoreline Dr. 10/5 (4-8); 10/6 (8-8); 10/7 (8-12) - $4 Bag Day

3661

New Hope

Thrift Sale - St Joes Parish 36th & Boone Ave. North Sat, October 1st (8am-4pm) Multi-Family Event HH goods, Kids cloz/toys

3667

Sun•Classifieds 952-392-6888

Approximately 6400 sq ft of warehouse space, with one dock, private warehouse office and one drive in door. South Blmgtn $3500 per month gross rent. (Includes taxes, insurance, utilities, all operating expenses.)

3624

60th & Nicollet Ave South

Moving 9/30-10/1 (9-4) 10/2 (9-12) DVD's, elliptical, HH, mower. 6929 James Ave. S.

10/1 (9-5) Baby/Tddler items, furn., cloz. 7527 Park Ave S.

3683

St. Louis Park

Excelsior United Methodist Church Gigantic Fall Sale

To advertise here call Elizabeth Chandara at 952-392-6876

Fri, Oct. 7 (2pm-7pm) Sat, Oct. 8 (9am-Noon) BAG SALE - $3/Bag Food Available Hwy 7 to Christmas Lk Rd For info: 952-474-5471

952-873-2075 612-644-1753 Golden Retriever/Black Lab mix puppies for sale. Born 6-14-11, 1st shots. 612-756-0216 or 612-756-4653

4000

Family Care Child Care

4100 Bloomington

Garages & Misc

WANTED TO RENT Single garage space, pref Fridley for one vehicle. 763-572-0680

9000

9020

Employment Business Opps & Info

Talk of the State Fair Sorry we couldn't talk to all of you about our FIT and Defy home business opportunities. We will still send you our state fair product sample free. No obligation. 877-246-5035(24 HR MSG) or 800-621-2065 (LIVE)

Retired R.N. has 2 FT/PT Infant Opgs in my Home. Flex hrs. Linda 952-884-5102

Rentals

5100

Senior Rentals

Gramercy Club at Elm Creek - Plymouth/Medina

5200

Classifieds

WORK! 952-392-6888

Townhouse For Rent

Eden Prairie 2br, 1ba, Gar. Spacious LR, New Carpet!

Multi-Fam/Downsizing

88xx Jasmine Ln 612-310-4259

9/30-10/1 (10-6) Furn., vintg., Kids, HH. 3900 Xenwood Ave So. (South of Excelsior Blvd)

5400

3700

Leisure

W. Bloom 3BR, 2BA, Gar Fnshd Bsmt No Pets $1275 320-310-6679 or 320-223-5795

3710

Bicycles & Accessories

5600

Giant Electric Assist Bike, w/batt & charger - like new! $550/BO. 763-544-1367

Boats, New & Used

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

Jon Boat: 10yrs old. 16 ft, 24 H.P., Honda AC Beaver Multi-Family 9/28 (4-7); Tail mtr. 5' x 10' HD Trail9/29-30 (9-6); Designer er. Attached blind – swivel Wmns, Mens, Boys cloz, seats. (Used about 250-300 shoes, HH, gift samples, hours). $3500. Call Paul at misc. 11308 Entrevaux Dr. 952-938-1620 leave message or cell 612-760-9081.

3626

German Shepherd Puppies Czech import line, 6 males.

5900

3 BR Condo, All Upgrades! $1,475/mo plus assoc. fees 763-315-0759 or 763-221-1473 Multi-Family 9/29-30 (12-6); gramercyelmcreek.com

Eden Prairie

Excelsior

Pets

3970

5000

HUGE SALE! Sept. 29 (9-7); Sept. 30 (9-5) – 1/2 price day! Oct. 1 (9-noon) $2 bag day! Richfield Lutheran Church

3619

Multi-Family Moving Sale 9/29, 30, 10/1 (8-4), furn, wall art, glassware, HH, tires, too much more to list. 5106 50th Ave N

Agriculture/ Animals/Pets

3900

Richfield

Moving Sale: 9/28-10/1 (82), Furn, Kitchen Items, Collectibles, 2065 Clover Ct '96 Sylvan Sea Monster 16' with trailer. 40hp force, starts/runs, needs water Crystal pump, $2,350. 612-529-2977

Thurs, Oct. 6 (5pm-8pm) $3 Admission-Thurs. only

3034 Lyndale Ave S.

Minnetonka

Moving Sale: Entire HH -everything goes! 9/29-10/1 (9-5) 15103 Crown Drive

3720

Call 651-414-6055 for details/showing.

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

3654

Children/Maternity

FOR SALE • FOR LEASE

Retail or Office

St. Louis Park

Moving out of Country, 9/29 - 10/1 (8-5), Girls 3T to Everything must go! 9/22- 16, Saws, Furn, HH, Misc. 24 (9-6) 13256 Natchez Ave. 4525 Normandale Hglds Dr

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE SAME BUILDING NEXT TO H. DESIGN SALON

3583

3810

Sporting Goods & Misc

GUN & KNIFE SHOW Sept 24-25 (Sat 9-5; Sun 9-3) Blmgtn Armory Adm. $5 3300 W. 98th St. 763-754-7140 crocodileproductionsinc.com

Shotguns 612-412-3465 Win. 101 12G O/U $800, Mossberg 500 20G Pump $175, Savage 58D bolt ACT 12G $60, Champion 16G SGL sht $50.

Houses For Rent

Rooms For Rent

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

Call for details: Michael (763) 227-1567

5700

Storage

Winter Storage- Priv res & att gar avl for car, boat or jet ski $100/mo. 952-474-1956

5800

Roommates Wanted

Bloom LL hm, LR, br, ba, kit, ldry, gar, no smk/pets util inc $565. 952-831-0306

8200

Farms & Land

8200

Farms & Land

LAND AUCTION 66.9 Acres Hunting/Farmland in Sec. 23 of Sumter Twp, McLeod County, MN • Excellent habitat including lake • Cash Flow from tillable land

Auction: Oct. 1, 2011, 9:30 am at the Glencoe City Center Building in Glencoe, MN Olivia, MN 56277 • 320-523-1050 www.hellergrouplandsales.com rheller31@yahoo.com Gary Hotovec, Auctioneer #6570

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In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

9050

Health Care

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Attention! PT OPENINGS

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

EARN FROM HOME!

Put faith 1st family 2nd & an opportunity to $15 base/appt. No exp. nec. earn a great income! Flex. FT/PT schedules. 952-474-4682 Customer sales/svc. Work

Mental Health Professional & Family Therapist

locally. All ages 17+, conditions apply. Call now: Minneapolis: 952-746-8999 Maple Grove: 763-478-9856

Hair Stylist, Esthetician and Nail Tech

Busy Salon in professional Project Turnabout has building in downtown Biz-2-Biz Interviewing openings for a Mental Richfield, MN. If interestHome Based Health Professional and ed, call 612-869-2154 a Family Therapist at Business mktg experience. the main campus in GranNo home calling. 15+hrs/ HOUSE CLEANERS ite Falls MN. Project wk avail from your home $80-$110/day FT/PT Turnabout is an 89-bed M-F days. $13-$18/hr. 7:20am-3:00pm. We proresidential treatment cenCall 952-252-6000 vide CAR. Burnsville ter, with nursing services infotechmarketing.com Location. 952-432-2134 and outpatient services located in Granite Falls MN for people that struggle with chemical and gamHealth Health bling additions, as well as Care Care a 24-bed transitional house in Marshall and outpatient programs in 4 locations. We have been treating addictions for 40 years in this area. We strive to meet the needs of the communities that we serve with a caring and compassionate staff. The candidate for the Mental Health Professional must be a Licensed Professional People Incorporated is the Counselor (LPCC) or will consider an LICSW with Twin Cities’ largest non-profit experience in the field of dedicated to serving people CD. Preference will be given to an LMFT for the with mental illness. Family therapist, Will consider a LPCC or LICWe have full and part time SW with experience in the positions available in Anoka, field of CD. The MHP will complete psychometric asDakota, Hennepin and Ramsey sessments and the Family Counties. We provide competitive Therapist will work with patients and families for salaries and great benefits. the patient care. These positions will be part of a For a complete list of openings, multi-disciplinary team in to assist patients in please visit our website: achieving a clean and www.PeopleIncorporated.org sober lifestyle. To learn more about us, check our website at: www.projectturnabout.org To apply: email your resume to dchmelar@ projectturnabout.org send your resume/ application to Attn: Donna Chmelar, PO Box Elder Homestead 116, Granite Falls, MN 11400 4th Street North 56241. For more informaMinnetonka, MN 55343 tion call 320-564-4911. EEO/AA

9050

NOW HIRING!

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

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

Delivery Drivers Independent Contractors need reliable covered p/u, minivan, or SUV for same day deliveries. Call 1-800-818-7958

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Housing Specialist needed for an upscale Assisted Living environment in the Richfield area. This is a full-time position responsible for maintaining occupancy. Experience in sales required. Please send your resume to: The Pines, 400 W. 67th St., Richfield, MN 55423. Pines@lanel.com

Join Our Team Crew Leads/Crew Members Needed Prescription Landscape is looking for energetic and motivated persons to join our production teams. We have openings at both locations, Crystal and St. Paul. Job duties include operating mowing equipment, physical labor; up to and including bending, kneeling and lifting up to 45 lbs, and other duties as assigned. Seasonal and year-round positions available. Year-round positions include snow and ice management; plowing, shoveling, etc. Experience helpful but not required, on the job training available. Some positions require a valid and clean driver's license. Pre-employment drug/alcohol testing required. Compensation: $10.00-$15.00 pending experience. For more information visit our web site at: www.rxlandscape.com or email sueleatherman@ rxlandscape.com or phone Sue at 651-379-4713 Double Exposure Place your classified ad with us and be placed on our Web Site! 952-392-6888

9050

Health Care

Maintenance Supervisor Elder Homestead Assisted Living in Minnetonka is looking for a qualified individual for building maintenance. This position is Monday – Friday, Daytime Hours. Qualifications include:

Minimum of three (3) years full-time experience in construction or maintenance of equipment, utilities and buildings preferred; knowledge of state building, plumbing and electrical codes and ordinances. Knowledge of basic machinery and tools. Ability to operate lawn and yard equipment. Ability to work within federal and state regulations, VOANS facility policies and procedures. Ability to relate positively, effectively and appropriately with residents, families, visitors and other facility personnel. Special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working with elderly residents. Boiler’s license required (1st class and above). Knowledge and ability in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, plastering and painting.

Interested applicants please contact: L. Fisher, Human resources Manager @ 763-971-6304 or e-mail resume’ to lfisher@voa.org

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

is coming to Edina Southdale! Herberger’s is opening a new store in Edina and we’re looking for friendly, customer service focused, motivated individuals who share our passion for retail along with a sense of ownership and fun.

JOB FAIR Sept. 22nd - Sept 24th 11:00am - 7:00pm

Sept. 29th - Oct. 1st 11:00am - 7:00pm

Lower Level Community Day Room at Southdale Center. Prior to attending the job fair, apply online at www.herbergers.com and click on Career Opportunities – Store Associate Positions

Positions Available: • Cosmetic Consultant • Shoe Specialist • Sales Associates • Sales Support • And more! Full Time and Part Time Opportunities Available. Herberger’s offers a benefit package you would expect from a retail leader, including an immediate associate discount. Equal Opportunity Employer.

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

KEEP YOUR OPTIONS OPEN! Excellent opportunities open NOW! $.40 a mile/Limited positions $1500 SIGN ON Class A w/ 1 yr exp 800-444-6042 www.hogan1.com Sick of working for someone else? Check us out!! In need of Sprinters and Cube Vans!! Routed work M-F day hours!! Dynamex, an industry leader in the dedicated logistics delivery business has Contractor Driver opportunities. Vehicles requirements are: White in color and 2006 or newer Carry your own commercial insurance and all necessary operating requirements. Sign on Bonus!!! Fuel Surcharge provided. Build your own company and be your own boss. Please call Jodi for more information 651-746-5945 or stop by 2100 Old Hwy 8 New Brighton, MN 55112

This space could be yours.

952-392-6888

Inside Sales Representatives Sun Media is seeking creative, aggressive and self motivated sales professionals to join our sales force. Sun Media publishes 33 local newspapers in the metro area. In addition, we offer a variety of online and special section choices to help our clients strengthen their brand identity. We are the main source for local news, government, schools and information. Position Responsibilities: • Source for new business daily using multiple resources • Make several outbound cold calls each day • Create solutions & packages for existing customers to assist with changing needs • Close new business & follow up to ensure satisfaction and consistent service • Proactively network for new customer contacts with intention of building long-lasting business relationships • Meet weekly, monthly and yearly sales goals • Work out of our Eden Prairie corporate office What you need to be successful as a Sun Media Sales Representative: • The ability to close new business • The ability to sell multiple products and multi-media packages • Excellent time management skills • Excellent interpersonal & communication skills • Proven ability to make solid recommendations in a solution sales environment Sun Media Offers: • Hourly Wage + Commission • 401K • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, HSA • Holidays & Paid Time Off Qualified Resumes to: pmiller@acnpapers.com

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9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

Accounts Collector

Culligan has an immediate opening for a part-time past due accounts collector. Responsibilities include collecting past due accounts, reconciling accounts and assisting the Credit Manager. The candidate will be a self starter with 1+ yrs of collection exp. Working knowledge of windows based programs is a must. Culligan offers a competitive salary, benefits and excellent working conditions. Please apply online at www.culliganwater.com Homemaker/Caregiver for Seniors. Imm op's. Day/Wknds 763-544-0413

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

Deliver/shelf light wt ladies prod. greater metro. apprx. 5/hrs early a.m. 6 days a month. Your car. $50 a day. 952-835-9998 ON SITE PROPERTY MANAGER Needed for 64 unit apartment site. Position includes leasing, resident relations & retention, staff & vendor supervision, & other assigned duties. This is a part time position offering apartment & salary. FAX resume with salary requirements to 612-767-8559 Attn: JD

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

COMMUNITY EDITOR/REPORTER, FT Sun Newspapers is recruiting for a fulltime Community Editor to cover the city of Richfield. Our editors write, photograph & maintain close relationships with the communities they serve. Must be able to write a feature one moment & effective local government coverage the next -- & take photos to accompany both. Knowledge of AP Style req’d. Layout exp (Quark/InDesign) pref’d. We offer the opportunity to get a start in journalism or a spot to grow your already started career. Benefits incl a 401(k) plan, health, dental, life ins & pd vacation. Cover letter, resume & clips or links to clips should be sent to: dcallahan@acnpapers.com

9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

9810

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