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EP city manager search down to three finalists BY PAUL GROESSEL SUN NEWSPAPERS Three finalists for the Eden Prairie city manager job were selected Saturday, Jan. 8, after City Council members and the Rick Getschow mayor interviewed six candidates. The finalists are all current city managers. They are Rick Getschow (Hopkins city manager), Steven Mielke (Lakeville city manager) and Ryan Schroeder (Cottage Grove city manager). Getschow has been the Hopkins city manager since January 2005, and prior to that he

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Final elementary schools map, start times released

(Above) The 2011-2012 City Council: Sherry Butcher Wickstrom, Ron Case, Mayor Nancy TyraLukens, Brad Aho and Kathy Nelson. The 2010 election winners, Lukens, Nelson and Wickstrom, were sworn into office Tuesday, Jan. 4. Nelson retained her Councilmember seat, and Lukens and Wickstrom are returning to previously held posts. (At right) Incoming Eden Prairie Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens talks with Case (middle) and Aho before the group photo was taken. (Photos by Paul Groessel • Sun Newspapers)

The final elementary school boundary map and school start times were released on the Eden Prairie School District website Monday. The final version followed a draft that was released in early October. An administrative task force met last spring and summer to create the draft map, and the School District administration made the final changes.

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• FINAL BOUNDARY MAP – PAGE 16 • SCHOOL START TIMES – PAGE 17 The draft map would have relocated an estimated 1,100 elementary school students district-wide. According to information provided by the School District, the number will remain nearly the same, with an estimated 1,065 students relocating to a new school. SCHOOLS: TO PAGE 17

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Amie Iacono, 29, of Plymouth has been charged with felony-level theft for allegedly stealing a platinum ring and a tennis bracelet from an Eden Prairie home where she worked as a housecleaner. The following details and allegations were in a criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County District Court: On Dec. 10, an Eden Prairie man reported a platinum ring had been stolen from their bedroom about a week earlier, and he also reported a tennis bracelet had been stolen in July. They suspected Iacono, their housecleaner, based on her behavior in early December. Eden Prairie police checked the Automatic Pawn System and determined Iacono had pawned a tennis bracelet July 20 and a platinum ring Dec. 2 at the Pawn America in Hopkins. While being interviewed by an Eden Prairie detective, Iacono admitted to stealing the two pieces of jewelry, which were valued over $1,000. She could face up to five years in prison, a fine up to $10,000 or both.

Repeat DWI offender Alexsandr Naboka, 29, of Minneapolis has been charged with first-degree Driving While Impaired, a felony, after he was pulled over New Year’s Day in Eden Prairie. The following details and allegations were provided in a Criminal Complaint filed in Hennepin County District Court: At 1:49 a.m., Naboka’s car was stopped for various traffic violations. Officers saw him speeding on Highway 5 near Mitchell Road; he crossed the lane divider twice, crossed the fog line once and continuously weaved within his lane of traffic; and, he exited at Prairie Center Drive, failing to come to a complete stop at the red light. The officer approached the vehicle and could smell “an overwhelming odor of alcohol.” Naboka was ultimately placed under arrest, and around 3 a.m. he took a breath test, which recorded a .20 blood alcohol concentration. His driver’s license has a restriction for any use of alcohol or drugs, which invalidates his license. Naboka had been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated on Jan. 9, 2002; Jan. 24, 2002 and July 28, 2003. He could face 3-7 years in prison, a fine up to $14,000 (or both) and a conditional release.

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Hopkins to get a taste of Japanese New Year’s Japan America Society will hold celebration Jan. 16 at Eisenhower BY MARC INGBER • SUN NEWSPAPERS Many Americans – even if they’ve never been to one – are vaguely familiar with Chinese New Year’s celebrations. The Hopkins community will have the opportunity this month to see another culture’s celebration. The Japan America Society of Minnesota will hold its New Year’s celebration, “Shinnenkai,” 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, at the Eisenhower Community Center. The society has been holding the celebration for almost 20 years, but this is the first year it will be held in Hopkins – it is typically held in St. Paul. The society’s executive director Ben van Lierop lives in Hopkins with his family and was familiar with the Eisenhower Community Center. “We wanted a place that would work for us,” he said. “It seemed to be the right situation, so we decided to go for it.” The society’s celebration is one of the biggest Japanese New Year’s celebrations in the metro area. It has drawn between 300 and 500 people in previous years. The family-friendly event is open to the public and will feature live performances, food and contests. It will feature Mochizuki rice pounding – a New Year’s tradition in Japan – art, exhibits, calligraphy, an

If you go The Japan America Society of Minnesota will holds its Shinnenkai New Year’s celebration 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, at the Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Hwy. 7, Hopkins. The event is open to the public. Admission is $17 for adults, $12 for students and seniors, $7 for children ages 6-17 and free for children 5 and under. Family packages are also available. For more information, call 612-627-9357 or visit mn-japan.org.

Oriental bazaar and a karaoke competition. “We want it to be as authentic as we can make it, given the fact we are in Minnesota,” van Lierop said. Though there might be a couple similarities, he said, the Japanese New Year’s celebration is different than the Chinese. He recommended anyone interested in learning more about the culture to attend the event. 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit in both Japanese and Chinese culture. China will celebrate its new year Feb. 14, but Japan begins its new year Jan. 1. The reason Minnesota’s Japan Society holds its New Year’s celebration later in January is because many families travel over the holidays. Saying goodbye to the old year and welcoming the new one is a big deal in Japan, van Lierop said. “Japanese New Year’s is a family-oriented day,” he said. “It’s important in the culture.”

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Eden Prairie schools put science curriculum under the microscope BY PAUL GROESSEL • SUN NEWSPAPERS The Eden Prairie School District administration asserted that student achievement in science is lacking, and the School Board agreed during its most recent meeting. The School Board reviews achievement in science, math, reading and other topics on an annual basis. “We assert the organization is not making reasonable progress toward achieving the Board’s stated results in Science,” stated the administration’s report for the Jan. 4 meeting. The report noted a lack of progress in fifth-grade, eighth-grade and in high school. Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment scores indicated stagnant growth, with all categories of high school students progressing below the expected rate, according to the report. MCAs are used to measure student achievement. Math and reading MCAs are required by the state to measure yearly progress under the federal No Child Left Behind law. Other assessments showed better results for some students but they also showed that an achievement gap still exists with other student groups, according to the administration’s report. “We have work to do, and I think that we just know this,” Supt. Melissa Krull said. She said the amount of science instruction time is inconsistent in elementary schools. Not all students are receiving science instruction from their homeroom teacher, either, she said. Krull said increasing classroom time for science, eliminating the grade 5 transition with the K-6 change, instilling aspects of STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) and reviewing which instructors teach science should help improve science achievement. Boardmember Ranee Jacobus said if it’s determined all elementary teachers would teach science to their homeroom students, rather than a teacher outside the normal classroom, she wanted to make sure the homeroom teachers are getting science training. When Boardmember Holly Parker asked why so few English Language Learners were taking the MCA science test, High School Principal Conn McCartan said students may opt out of ELL program before they get to their biology class, so they’re not counted in the ELL category of MCA results. Some ELL students may also not show up for the test since students take it outside their classroom.

The state doesn’t require students take its science MCA test, unlike the requirement for math and reading. “Is it fair to say kids are skipping the [science] test?” Jacobus asked. “Yes,” McCartan said. McCartan said if they can get more students to sit for the test, they could see a bump in the scores, and he could take more leadership steps to improve the test participation. He later noted that although the MCA test scores are behind when compared to other districts, the SAT and college enrollment examples are on par or better than other districts and the state average. That could highlight a difference in how school districts sequence science courses differently, according to McCartan. When Jacobus asked what things have been done since it was determined last year that reasonable progress was not being made in science, Oak Point Intermediate School principal Chuck Richter mentioned increased writing and vocabulary exercises in fifth- and sixth-grade curriculum to better prepare for the written portion of science tests. Boardmember Chuck Mueller said more weight must be put on science curriculum, and Boardmember John Estall said it would be good to see the enthusiasm and effort put toward science that is put toward the popular music program – a comment that he heard from a parent, he said. To get a clearer assessment of science scores from the administration and to create more incentive for students to sit for the MCA science test, Jacobus proposed an amendment to the motion for accepting the administration’s report. The amendment called for the administration to provide other indicators of science achievement and to create incentives for students (high school students in particular) to take the test. One idea mentioned was making the MCA science test required. Parker said the MCAs have been given for three years, so she expected changes would have been made sooner. Parker also said she didn’t think the administration’s report adequately showed ways science performance could be improved, which was turned into an amendment to have the administration come back March 8 with those improvement steps. The motion to accept the report (along with the two amendments) passed unanimously. Info: edenpr.org.

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MME gets new tennis courts A grant through Hennepin County makes it possible BY CHRIS DILLMANN • SUN NEWSPAPERS Five new tennis courts will be added at Minnetonka Middle School East with a $100,000 check from the Hennepin County’s Youth Sports Grant Visit Program. minnlocal.com The Minnetonka for videos, more School District accept- photos and daily ed the grant Jan. 6 at news updates the school board meeting. Hennepin County’s 6th District Commissioner Jan Callison, who represents the area, was on hand. Both the district’s middle schools only have two existing courts, meaning MME will now have seven courts total. The Youth Sports Grants Programs are used to help facilitate new or improve existing youth facilities throughout the county. “The county has a strong interest in the health of the residents,” Callison said.

“We know we need a population that is healthy, and it starts with junior high and high school. So we see it as an investment in the future of the county.” The revenue for the grants is gathered in part from the sales tax revenue generated by a sales tax ostensibly to help fund the Twin’s new ballpark, Target Field. Grants go to those who can provide projects that represent a need in the community, sustainability of the project, environmental sensibility and community commitment. The grant will be matched by school district funds from long-term maintenance of $400,000 to repave and repair existing courts and construct the new courts. The district says they have seen a high demand of those wishing to play tennis and have the attitude that it will not only benefit students but everybody in the community wishing to use the courts. A similar project is scheduled for Minnetonka Middle School West this summer.

ISM to host bullying panel Jan. 25 The International School of Minnesota will host a panel of bullying experts 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 25, at the school’s Performing Arts Center, 6385 Beach Road, Eden Prairie. This is a free event, and it’s open to the public. Verbal, physical and cyber bullying are issues the panel members will address, and they’ll answer specific questions attendees may have. The panel includes Dr. Walter Roberts, Lynn Miland and Jena Garee. Roberts is a professor of counselor education at Minnesota State University, whose research is in the areas of bullying prevention and school safety. He has written two books focusing on the topic of intervention, titled “Bullying from Both Sides” and “Talking with Parents of Bullies and Victims.” As a parent advocate for the Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights and the parent of a child who was the target of bullying, Miland

can bring both a professional and personal perspective to the issue of bullying. At PACER, Lynn works closely with the organization’s National Bullying Prevention Center, which provides expert advice on bullying prevention for children, teens, schools and communities. Garee is an Eden Prairie-based therapist who holds a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is currently a clinical supervisor leading a team of six in-home practitioners and providing outpatient therapy. Garee has had intensive training around providing an evidence-based treatment, Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy to treat children and adolescents with histories of trauma and who struggle with anxiety, depression and disruptive behaviors. Info: 952-918-1816.

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New school configuration – same tradition of excellence Discussion over the past few months of all that will be new in our schools has been exciting and affirming for some while difficult and MELISSA challenging for KRULL others. Guest The one con- Columnist stant over time has been this: everyone involved – parents, staff, and School Board members – has been advocating for what they honestly think is best for children. Our Continued Excellence through Transformation process will culminate next fall with our schools transitioning from serving students in kindergarten through grade four to serving students through grade six. This week, the new elementary school boundary map that facilitates this transition was shared with families as well as the new school hours for the fall. I do not suggest nor pretend that the journey we have embarked on will be an easy one. But what I also know to be true is this: our dedicated teaching staff, our school leadership teams and our district administration are steadfast in maintaining the will and the capacity to meet every challenge and to overcome every obstacle as we move forward.

I know that as long as we keep our focus on the tasks at hand, and direct our energies toward successfully implementing our Transformation Plan, we will reach our goals. But we want you to know that this transformation is about much more than a change in grade configuration or a new boundary map. Eden Prairie Schools is improving learning conditions for all students. We remain committed to the elimination of barriers to student learning regardless of their level of proficiency. We are well on our way to reaching this goal by focusing on the following. Replicate Success Eden Prairie Schools will phase in, across all sites, some of the successful instructional programs and practices that are currently being used at Forest Hills Elementary School and other schools in the district. This will include school-wide systems for building and sustaining long-term relationships with students and families, extending learning time through enhanced before and after school programming, and using frequent and consistent assessments in reading and math so teachers can make “just in time” changes to instruction for students. Simultaneously, we will phase in newly-defined best

practices that have emerged through the K-6 Ideas and Possibilities Task Force by ensuring that all of our elementary school schedules include a: • 120-minute literacy learning block, • 75-minute math learning block, • 50-minute science learning block • 10 minutes are being added into the student day. This is the equivalent of over four additional days of learning in one year. Eliminate Transitions Eden Prairie Schools will eliminate the grade four to five school transition for students. This carries key benefits in minimizing the achievement regression our students currently experience in this transition as well as strengthening the student and family relationships with our schools over a seven-year period. Balance Schools Eden Prairie Schools will eliminate the isolation of low-income students. By balancing our schools, we intend to provide learning communities that reflect the changing demographics of the city in which we live. At our Spanish immersion school, too, we will pursue multiple strategies to ensure future balance.

Unify the Split-Campus School Eden Prairie Schools will unite the now split Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion School in order to not only sustain the current level of success but also build upon it. Align Preschool Programming Eden Prairie Schools will make an investment in its youngest learners with its Early Childhood Center. A new alignment of preschool programming, as well as offering more classes for more families, will serve as an effective and efficient strategy for providing these students opportunities to best prepare them for learning in our K-6 schools. Our schools are great today, and this work will help ensure that they are even better tomorrow. We must constantly attend to the horizon before us to ensure that we are making the changes necessary to ensure that students have what they need while they are in our classrooms and have what they need to be successful once they graduate. Thank you for continuing to partner with us in the education of your child. Thank you also for joining us as we continue to offer our students the support and guidance they deserve to become successful in our diverse and changing world. Krull is the Superintendent of Eden Prairie Schools.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Technology initiatives To the editor: I am a student at Hopkins High School and wish to say the initiatives that were approved in the November referendum will certainly benefit me.

Increased funding for technology is going to help Hopkins High be a school for the 21st century, and if that means people have to pay a little extra, they should. We students are the future. Would you like the future to be bright?

That is the question, not, “Does Hopkins need iPads?” or “Windows or Mac?” Reid Madden Wayzata LETTERS: TO PAGE 7

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Seniors must become their own ‘fraud squad’ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR BY BOB RAMSEY • GUEST COLUMNIST We hear a lot today about seniors becoming victims of fraud. It’s not that seniors are bigger suckers than others. Plenty of younger people get scammed too. It’s just that older folks are targeted because they often have savings set aside, they are a large, growing “market” and many have compromised physical or mental health conditions that make them more vulnerable. Common scams aimed at seniors include foreign lottery hoaxes, phony charities, bogus home repair contracts and too-good-tobe-true giveaway offers. Of course, scammers are creative and new schemes appear almost weekly. Unfortunately, they often work because they contain a grain of truth and people want to believe in unbelievable deals. That’s why part of vital aging and remaining independent is managing your own resources and protecting what’s yours from con artists and sweet-talking

swindlers. As it turns out, God really does help those who help themselves. We all know the cautions we should follow: Don’t give out personal information, don’t pay for a prize you’ve already “won,” don’t wire money to people you don’t know and don’t rush to buy under pressure. It always pays to exercise the power of the pause. Four more of my favorite tips: dare to hang up on unwanted calls, don’t let overly friendly strangers into your home, don’t believe a deal is legitimate just because it appears in print or on TV or comes through the mail, and remember, you can’t win a lottery if you didn’t buy a ticket. It’s also important not to be too embarrassed to report a crime. Being a victim of fraud doesn’t mean you’re foolish. Not reporting it does. Life’s too short (especially for seniors) to become paranoid; but the old military mantra, “Trust – but verify,” is still sound advice. After all, you’ve worked too long

and hard for your money just to give it away to the bad guys. Today’s seniors have the life experience and elder wisdom to shut down scammers and “trunk slammers” (fly-by-nighters), but they have to become their own “fraud squad” to do it. The best advice is “when in doubt, check it out.” If you suspect or spot fraud, blow the whistle. Here’s who to call (besides your local police): the Better Business Bureau at 1-800-646-6222, the Attorney General’s Office at 1-800657-3767 or the FBI at 612-376-3200. The truth is that seniors have the power to turn the tables on crooks. The trick is to be smart, be informed, be cautious, be alert and be assertive. Criminals only succeed when the community lets them. Don’t let them. This year, resolve to live fraud-free and show predators it doesn’t pay to mess with today’s breed of seasoned citizens. St. Louis Park resident Bob Ramsey is a lifelong educator, writer and advocate for vital aging.

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For the benefit of all, come to ‘Taste’ To the editor: I wear several Eden Prairie hats as resident, father, math teacher, volunteer, husband of a school board member and president of the Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools. Regardless of the hat, it’s been challenging to watch recent school-related events. This letter is written with my FEPS president hat on, and in this role I offer no opinion on these events. Rather, I write to let all know FEPS will offer an opportunity for the entire community to come together in support of teachers and students when it holds the Taste of Eden Prairie on Feb. 26. It feels like a good time for a nonpartisan event that focuses attention on the teachers and

students we all want to support. I write this letter with some trepidation that it might be viewed as opportunistic. My motives are quite the opposite, however. FEPS has experienced tremendous growth over the last three years. I want to see the growth continue. It is my hope that all will recognize that FEPS is a nonprofit, run by a volunteer board that provided nearly $50,000 of support to teachers and students last year. Since its inception, FEPS has independently made grants and commitments totaling roughly $250,000. I invite the entire community to come celebrate and support great teachers and great students at the 2011 Taste of Eden Prairie. Come get a true Taste of Eden Prairie on Feb. 26. Details are available at www.Foundationfor EPSchools.org. Jeff Parker Eden Prairie

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Opat re-elected as county board chair Commissioner Mike Opat, First District, was re-elected chair of the seven-member Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, Jan. 4, at the board’s organizational meeting for 2011. Opat received six votes, with Fifth District Mike Opat Commissioner Randy Johnson abstaining. Opat has served five terms as board chair, from 2001 through 2003, and 2009 through 2010. “I’m honored to have the support of my colleagues to serve as chair,” Opat said. “Every year brings its unique challenges, and 2011 will be no different. Hennepin County is up to the task of improving our services, making smart investments and working together to keep the property tax burden as low as possible for our residents.” Opat, a resident of Robbinsdale, has served on the board since 1993. He represents Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, north Crystal, northwest Minneapolis, north New Hope, Osseo and Robbinsdale.

The board also re-elected Commissioner Mark Stenglein of Minneapolis, Second District, as board vice chair. He served as vice chair of the board from 2001 through 2002, 2004 through 2006, and 2009 through 2010. The board also established board committees and selected committee chairs: • Budget and Capital Investment: Stenglein • Public Works, Energy and Environment: Commissioner Peter McLaughlin • Health and Human Services: Commissioner Gail Dorfman • Public Safety and Judiciary: Commissioner Jeff Johnson • Libraries, Technology and General Government: Commissioner Randy Johnson • Intergovernmental Commissioners: Peter McLaughlin, Jeff Johnson The board, acting as the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority, unanimously re-elected Fourth District Commissioner Peter McLaughlin as chair and Third District Commissioner Gail Dorfman as vice chair of the HCRRA. Information: www.hennepin.us.

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EDUCATION EP School Board elects its officers Shortly before the Eden Prairie City Council would swear in its elected officials, the Eden Prairie School Board nominated its officers on Tuesday, Jan. 4. There was not a School Board election in 2010, but each year the Board elects School Board members for certain offices. The 2011 officers • School Board Chair: Carol Bomben • Vice Chair: John Estall • Treasurer: Chuck Mueller • Clerk: Holly Parker In 2010, Kim Ross was chair; Bomben was vice chair; Parker was treasurer, and Estall was clerk. The School Board also opted to take a five percent reduction in their pay, which was a total of $39,000 last year. The School Board approved a five percent pay cut last year as well. Info: edenpr.org.

Community Education classes in Eden Prairie The following Eden Prairie Community Education classes are taking place at the listed dates and locations. Registration deadline for the listed classes is Feb.1. • Adobe PhotoShop I 6-9 p.m., Mondays Feb. 7 and Feb. 14, at the Education Center, 8040 Mitchell Road. Cost is $89. • Truffles for All Occasions 6-9 p.m., Monday, Feb. 7, at Central Middle School, 8025 School Road Cost is $34. • All that Jazz 6:45-8:45 p.m., Wednesdays, Feb. 9 and Feb. 16, at Central Middle School, 8025 School Road. Cost is $59. • Heart Saver and AED 5:30-9:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 9, the Education Center, 8040 Mitchell Road Cost is $63. • Basic Home Electrical Repair 6-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 9, at Central Middle School, 8025 School Road Cost is $33. •Hula Hoop 6:15-7:45 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 10, at the Education Center, 8040 Mitchell Road Cost is $23. • Red Hot Salsa 7:20-8:20 p.m., Fridays, Feb. 11 through March 11, at Prairie View Elementary, 17255 Peterborg Road Cost is $49.

• Ballroom Sampler 6:15-7:15 p.m., Fridays Feb. 11 through March 11, at Prairie View Elementary, 17255 Peterborg Road Cost is $49. Information: 952-975-6942.

Deadline for Kindergarten Plus program is Jan. 18 Kindergarten Plus, Hopkins Public Schools’ full-day, tuition-based kindergarten program is offered at each school. The deadline to sign up for this option is Jan. 18. Scholarships are available. All kindergarten options have a challenge (gifted and talented) coordinator, Engineering is Elementary curriculum, and wellness and nutrition program. Info: hopkinsschools.org

A.S.K. needs volunteers The Just A.S.K. (After School Kids) program, now in its seventh year at Eisenhower Elementary School in Hopkins, is looking for additional high school or adult volunteers to work with first-, second- and third-grade students on reviewing math and language-based lessons and completing homework assignments. Help is needed from 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the Eisenhower Media Center. Info: 952-988-4331.

Sign up opens for bash Registration is open for Hopkins Education Foundation’s Royal Bash. Royal Bash 2011 will be held Feb. 26 at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest in Minnetonka to celebrate and benefit Hopkins Public Schools. The evening includes dinner, auctions, and dancing. New this year is an online auction available to everyone Feb. 14-24. The foundation is looking for donations of gift certificates, play tickets, sports tickets, electronics, gift baskets or other fun items for the auctions. Info: hopkinseducationfoundation.org.

Blake holds info meeting The Blake School will hold an admissions information meeting 6:45-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at the Blake campus for students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The Blake campus is located at 110 Blake Road S., Hopkins. This event is for families considering enrollment on either Blake’s Lower School campus in Wayzata, or Blake’s Lower School or Middle School campus in Hopkins. Info: 952-988-3420 or blakeschool.org.

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Ridge, Prairie View and the new elementary school, according to information on the district’s website. Under the final boundary map, approximately 80 percent of Cedar Ridge’s future enrollment will consist of students currently in the boundary; and, 89 percent of Prairie View’s future

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BUSINESS State of the City of EP presentation set Jan. 20 The Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the annual

St. Mark’s United Church of Christ Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:55 a.m.

State of the City Luncheon 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 20, at The Garden Room of Eden Prairie, 8080 Mitchell Road. Chamber President Pat MulQueeny will provide an update of the state of the Eden Prairie business community.

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Sunday, January 16 10:30 am “A Theology of Conflict” Rev. David Bredeen Nursery, Children’s & Teen Programs, 10:30am Minnesota Valley Fellowship 10715 Zenith Ave. So., Blmgtn

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tions and expectations for 2011. Costs are $25 for Chamber members and their guests and $40 for nonChamber members. Registration is required. Info: 952-944-2830.

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HOUSE OF PRAYER LUTHERAN CHURCH “Learn, Grow, Support” Sunday Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School & Adult Education 10:40 AM 6th-12th Grade Music 10:40-11:30 AM Wednesday Evenings Simple Suppers 5:30-6:15 PM Confirmation, God Squad, Music School - 6:30 PM; Adult Bible Study - 6:30 PM

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CITY NEWS Applications sought for city commissions Applications are being accepted for 2011-2012 Eden Prairie city commission appointments. There are a number of city commissions to provide opportunities for citizen participation on issues

concerning Eden Prairie and its residents. To serve on a Commission, applicants must live in Eden Prairie, have a desire to volunteer and have time available to serve the community. Applications for 2011-12 commission appointments will be accepted until Friday, Feb. 11. Interviews will be held Tuesday,

Feb. 22, and appointments will be made Tuesday, March 1. Commission terms are typically three years, and the City Council staggers term end dates for continuity. Terms begin April 1 and end March 31 each year, except for the Budget Advisory Commission. No Commission member may be appointed to more than two full con-

secutive terms, except by unanimous vote of the Council. Task forces are assembled and appointed by the City Council on an “as-needed” basis when an issue needs to be further researched and reviewed. Upon completion, a final task force report and recommendations are provided to the City Council. Info: 952-949-8412.

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ENGAGEMENTS

RUIZ - O’LEARY Mr. Douglas P. Ruiz of St. Paul, Minnesota and Mrs. Joni L. Zine of Wyoming, Minnesota are pleased to

announce the engagement of their son, Jason D. Ruiz, to Kathryn D. OíLeary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas OíLeary of Chatham, New Jersey. Jason graduated with honors in 2002 from Edina High School, completed a Post Graduate Year at Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, Connecticut, and, as a member of the AHANA Honor Roll, he graduated in 2007 from Boston College with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Management and Leadership. He is a Credit Analyst for Praesidian Capital in New York, NY. Katy is from Chatham, New Jersey and is also a 2007 graduate from Boston College. She is a Merchant Buyer for Lord & Taylor in New York, NY. An October 22, 2011 wedding in New Jersey is planned and a Minnesota celebration will follow.

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Zachary Yanzer of Brooklyn Center who graduated on December 18, 2010 from St. Cloud State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems. MEINHARDT - ARNFELT Ron and Kathy Meinhardt are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Patrick Meinhardt to Nicole Arnfelt, daughter of Londa Arnfelt. Nicole is a 2002 graduate of Owatonna High School and a 2006 graduate of Winona State University. She works for Parasole restaurant company as a sales and events manager.” Patrick is a 2002 graduate from the Academy of Holy Angels and a 2006 graduate of Marquette University. Patrick works at Penske Truck Leasing in sales. They will be married October 1st, 2011 at Our Lady of Grace Church in Edina.

MEINHARDT - CORTELYOU Ron and Kathy Meinhardt are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Kate Meinhardt to Justin Cortelyou, son of Craig and Luanne Cortelyou. Kate is a 2003 graduate of the Academy of Holy Angels and a 2007 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia with a degree in Animal Sciences. Kate is the lead giraffe keeper at the Nashville Zoo in Nashville, Tennessee. Justin is a 1998 graduate of Hempfield Area Senior High School in Greensburg, Pennsylvania and a 2002 graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in the recording arts. Justin is a recording engineer in Nashville, Tennessee. The couple met through eHarmony in September 2009 and will be married in May 2011 in Nashville.

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Finalists

Interviews continue

FROM PAGE 1 Mielke had been the city manager in Hopkins for 14 years. Schroeder has been the Cottage Grove City Administrator since 1997, and before that was administrator for the city of Ramsey. The other candidates’ names will remain private, and the identities of the final three were not made public until they were considered finalists. Around 100 prospects were considered for the position, Greg Albrecht of M&A Executive Search said last fall.

Next steps in the selection process will include background checks, testing and interviews with a panel or panels of citizen leaders. The candidates will also meet with city staff, and the public will have a chance to visit with them at a meetand-greet type open house. The panel of civic leaders is expected to meet the finalists 9 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 19, during a meeting most likely closed to the public, according to a city representative. The city staff department heads will also meet the candidates Wednesday, which will be closed to the public.

Community members will have a chance to meet the finalists during an open house 3:30-6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 20, in the Cambria Room at the Community Center, 16700 Valley View Road. Final round of interviews with the City Council, which is open to the public, has been scheduled Thursday, Feb. 3. The time has not yet been determined. The City Manager position was open after former City Manager Scott Neal left to become the Edina city manager in November of last year. Neal had been with the city of Eden Prairie since 2002. Info: edenprairie.org.

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Date Night: Dinner’s on Us!* 0211 1-1 Caring Hands LLC: Books/ Files/ Cabinets; Boxes/ Bags/ Totes 0235 Mrosak, Joanne: Bedding/ Clothing; Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Electronics/ Computers 0438 1-1 Caring Hands LLC: Books/ Files/ Cabinets; Boxes/ Bags/ Totes 0441 Fitzhugh, Karen: Bedding/ Clothing; Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Electronics/ Computers 0442 Lick, Terry: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes 0462 Perdulla, Sara: Bedding/ Clothing; Boxes/ Bags/ Totes 0517 Larsen, Amy: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture 0651 Christensen, Mark: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture 0717 Kostetsky, Gleb: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Electronics/ Computers; Furniture 0834 Boubekir, Samir: Bedding/ Clothing; Furniture 0835 Johnson, Kara: Bedding/ Clothing; Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Electronics/ Computers 0848 C. P. I.: Books/ Files/ Cabinets; Boxes/ Bags/ Totes 0866 Hartstein, Ryan: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Electronics/ Computers 1205 Lobzun, Svetlana: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes 1220 Adam, Lindsay: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Electronics/ Computers 1222 Oneill, Michell: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Electronics/ Computers 1225 Peterson, Todd: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture 1227 borgen, rick: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Electronics/ Computers 1240 Kobs, Jeffery: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture 1313 Muse, Yasmin: Bedding/ Clothing; Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture 1321 WINGROVE, LEOLA THOMSEN: Bedding/ Clothing; Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture 1409 Lehmann, Dan: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes 1441 Kobs, Jeffery: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Electronics/ Computers 1625 Lee, Kumia (koo-MY'ya): Bedding/ Clothing; Boxes/ Bags/ Totes 1687 Eaterbuno, Joseph: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Electronics/ Computers (Jan. 6, 13, 2011) d4 -EP East FC Dr 08307

Public Notice of Auction (Official Publication) Public Storage, Inc. PS Orangeco. Inc and/or Shurgard TRS, Inc will conduct sales(s) at Public Storage (formerly Shurgard) located at Shurgard Self-Storage / EP West 08308 7921 Eden Prairie Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55347 NOTICE OF SALE AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the personal property listed below will be sold at public auction held on January 28, 2011, at 7921 Eden Prairie Rd, Eden Prarie, MN at 12:00 PM. The description of the goods and name of the person(s) whose personal property is to be sold is as follows: 1013 Lenarz, Lynn: Bedding/ Clothing; Boxes/ Bags/ Totes 1015 Bultman, James: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture 1206 Sweet, Marissa: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Electronics/ Computers 1316 Kleis, Casey: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Electronics/ Computers 1929 Scott, Mary Ellen: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture 2022 Reynolds, Mellissa: Bedding/ Clothing; Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Electronics/ Computers 2033 Nosova, Ulijana: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Electronics/ Computers 2163 Merkel, Michelle: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture 2246 REYNOLDS, MICHAEL: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture 4104 Duff, Laura: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture 4112 CLEAN-IT GROUP, INC.: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Tools 5131 Miller, Kelvin: Boxes/ Ladder 5257 Church, Kathleen: Bedding/ Clothing; Boxes/ Bags/ Totes (Jan. 6, 13, 2011)d4 - EP-West 08308

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COMMUNITY NOTES Taste of Eden Prairie set for Saturday, Feb. 26 The Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools is once again hosting the Taste of Eden Prairie 6-10 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 26, at Minnesota Vikings Winter Park, 9520 Viking Drive. This year’s theme is Wild West, and food from more than 25 area restaurants will be served until 9 p.m. Cash bars will offer wine, beer and other beverages. The event will also include live music by Midlife Crisis, a silent auction, a raffle, locker room tours and other activities. Tickets will be for sale at all Eden Prairie schools; Kowalski’s, 16500 W. 78th St.; Jerry’s Foods, 9625 Anderson Lakes Parkway and on the Eden Prairie Foundation’s website. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. The event raises funds for the Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools, a nonprofit organization formed in 1998. The group’s mission is to support and enhance the legacy of excellence in Eden Prairie Schools. Proceeds from the Taste of Eden Prairie support teachers and staff that have a direct and measurable impact on student learning. Info: foundationforepschools.org.

Loss and grief series runs through Feb. 10 There are five Eden Prairie churches partnering to offer a series, “Living and Growing Through Loss,” to provide education and support to help individuals involved in the grieving process. Each of the sessions will provide information and presentation of a topic of interest, as well as a time for sharing in small groups. Sharing groups will be available for adults, suicide survivors, young adults (age 20-35), teens (age 13-19) and children (age 8-12). Due to the sensitive nature of the topics and ages of the attendees, telephone interviews will be conducted with parents or guardians of those attending the children’s groups. The Winter 2011 Series will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m. every Thursday through Feb. 10, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 13600 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie. Advance registration for free childcare is requested by calling St. Andrew Lutheran Church one week in advance of each date.

There is no charge to participate in “Living and Growing Through Loss.” A light supper is offered 5:30 p.m. For children’s group registration, call Karen Atkins, 952-466-2685. Programs and Speakers Jan. 13 – “Children Grieve Too; Helping Children Deal with Grief,” presented by Lynn Striker-Prodoehl, Certified Child Life Specialist. Jan. 20 – “Grief: A Natural Disaster of the Heart,” presented by Kris Linner, pastor and grief educator. Jan. 27 – “The Anniversary of the Loss,” by Duane Bjerke, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Feb. 3 – “Loss of a Dream,” Linda Wilson, parent who lost a child Feb. 10 – “Unpacking Grief,” Pastor Rod Anderson, St. Andrew Lutheran Church. Info: Standrewlu.org.

Progressives on the Prairie program Progressives on the Prairie will host its next program, “The Muslim Experience in Minnesota,” featuring Ahmed Tharwat 7-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 27, at Star Bank, 250 Prairie Center Drive, Eden Prairie. Tharwat is the host and producer of the Arab and Muslim American television show “Bel Ahdan” (with open arms), a weekly show that airs on public TV every Saturday. As a regular speaker and contributor on NPR’s “All Thing Considered,” he shares his unique view of the world and American political and social events. Tharwat contributes to area newspapers and has written for national and international magazines, such as “Slate,” “Diversify Inc.” and “Al Jazeera English.” Info: xr.com/epprogressives.

St. Paul orchestra will perform in Eden Prairie Dawn Upshaw will join the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra for a performance in Eden Prairie. Upshaw will perform Folk Songs for Voice and Chamber Ensemble by Luciano Berio as well as Five Hungarian Folk Songs by Béla Bartók. Also on the program will be The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires by Astor Piazzolla, performed by Concertmaster Steven Copes. The performance is 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 21, at Wooddale Church, 6630 Shady Oak Road, Eden Prairie.

The program • Piazzolla: “Summer and Autumn from The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires • Berio: Folks Songs for Voice and Ensemble • Bartók: Five Hungarian Folk Songs for Soprano and Orchestra • Piazzolla: Winter and Spring from The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires Tickets are $10, $25 and $40. Tickets for children are $5. Info: 651-291-1144.

Caregiver support group meeting will be Jan. 20 A Caregiver Support Group meeting has been scheduled at Prairie Adult Care 1:30-3:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 20 The support group helps caregivers learn effective coping skills and make healthy choices for the future. LeeAnn Eiden from Senior Community Services will facilitate the meeting. Free respite care is available with advance reservation in the licensed day center, Prairie Adult Care, for care receivers. Prairie Adult Care is located in the Victory Lutheran Church, 16200 Berger Drive, Eden Prairie. Info: prairieadultcare.com.

LWV hosts discussion on water sustainability The League of Women Voters of Minnetonka, Eden Prairie and Hopkins will host “Minnesota Water Sustainability Framework” 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at Minnetonka City Hall. Dr. Deborah Swackhamer will give the presentation and Minnetonka Mayor Terry Schneider will also offer comments. The discussion will center on how Minnesota’s lakes, rivers and groundwater will be used and sustained in the future. City Hall is located at 14600 Minnetonka Blvd.

Green Party meets The 3rd Congressional District Green Party will meet 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, at Southdale Library, 7001 York Ave. S., Edina, in the public conference room. On the agenda for discussion is lobbying at the Capitol and Minnesota health care. The meeting is open to people from all party affiliations. For information, or to coordinate a ride, contact 3rd Congressional District Green Party Chair Allan Hancock at 763-561-9758 or 3rdCDGreenParty@gmail.com.

Mazarol on ‘Roundtable’ Minnesota House District 41B Rep. Pat Mazorol will appear on “Republican Roundtable” in January. Mazorol, who represents the western portion of Bloomington and the southern tip of Edina, will discuss the 2011 legislative session. Republican Roundtable is produced by the Senate District 63 Republicans and is hosted by Tim Erlander and Marc Sullivan. The show airs in Richfield, Edina, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka and Hopkins on cable channel 15 at 12:30 p.m. Saturdays and 7:30 p.m. Mondays. It airs in Bloomington on cable channel 16 at 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 5:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays.

Square dancing classes Beginner square dancing classes are starting in January in the metro area, hosted by the Minnesota Square Dance Federation. Lessons begin: Tuesday evenings beginning Jan. 11 in Apple Valley Wednesday evenings beginning Jan. 12 in Maple Grove Monday evenings beginning Jan. 24 in Eden Prairie Monday evenings beginning Jan. 24 in St. Paul Weekend programs are set for Jan. 1415 in Maplewood and Feb. 4-5 in Mound. Details are available at: Flyers with details on the website: http://www.squared anceminnesota.com/Lessons/lessons.htm

MLK Day celebration North Hennepin Community College is celebrating Martin Luther King in concert with the college’s choral ensembles, Voices of Inspiration choir, and Grammynominated and Stella Award-winning gospel group, Excelsior, Thursday, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theater. North Hennepin’s Choral Ensembles, directed by Karla Miller, will perform songs of praise, followed by the Voices of Inspiration choir, directed by Nerita Hughes. Excelsior, directed by Bobby Joe Champion, will headline with songs from their gospel music catalog. There will also be a meet and greet reception after the concert. This event is free and everyone is welcome. Theater seating is limited, so arriving early is recommended. The concert is sponsored by NHCC’s Diversity Council and Student Life. Information: Sean Davis, Academic Advisor, 763-488-0490; or www.nhcc.edu.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR The Eden Prairie boys basketball squad faces a challenging non-conference test at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, when it travels to CretinDerham Hall.

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No. 1-ranked Eagles overcome travel problems to post win EPHS boys hockey team edges No. 3 Hill-Murray, 2-1 BY GREG KLEVEN • SUN NEWSPAPERS It is difficult for any HillMurray boys hockey opponent to escape with a victory at the Pioneers’ home rink at Aldrich Arena. But Eden Prairie overcame travel problems and dealt HillMurray a rare home defeat. The top-ranked Eagles earned a 2-1 victory over thirdrated Hill-Murray Jan. 6 to improve their overall record to 9-2. According to Eden Prairie head coach Lee Smith, the team’s bus driver made a wrong turn in St. Paul while headed for Aldrich Arena. The driver tried turning around in the parking lot of a nursing home, but the bus got stuck in a snowbank. Eden Prairie’s players and coaching staff decided to make a 20-minute walk down White Bear Avenue to get to the rink in time for the battle of state Class AA powers. The hike didn’t seem to affect the Eagles as they earned a hard-fought victory. Eden Prairie’s Luc Gerdes broke a 1-1 tie with a goal at 7:14 of the third period. Andrew Knudsen and Ben Boldenow were credited with assists. Kyle Rau put the Eagles ahead 1-0 at 11:37 of the second period, but Hill-Murray scored the tying goal at 5:22 of the third period. “We went into an arena with plenty of tradition and beat a strong Hill-Murray team,” said Smith. “The guys showed a lot of jump and we got excellent goaltending.”

Eden Prairie’s David Rath (25) collides with Edina’s Anthony Walsh (24) during the Eagles’ 3-2 overtime loss in the Edina Holiday Classic. Watching the Edina player take a tumble were Eden Prairie’s Joe Kerker (15) and goalie Andrew Ford. The No. 1-ranked Eagles were 9-2 overall after defeating second-rated Hill-Murray 2-1 Jan. 6. (Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer) Eden Prairie senior goalie Andrew Ford made 26 saves to preserve the victory. Smith said he is proud of the way Eden Prairie has played through a demanding first-half schedule. “I would have to give our squad a B-plus or A-minus grade at midseason,” said

Smith. “We played 10 of our last 11 games on the road against good teams. “The guys have picked each other up. I am proud of our team’s leadership.” The Eagle coach also isn’t spending too much time dwelling on his team’s No. 1 ranking.

“I am satisfied with our team’s play, but our performances have been far from perfect,” said Smith. “We must keep improving because we will be playing in a challenging Section 6AA tournament against such quality teams as Wayzata, Benilde-St. Margaret’s and Minnetonka.”

Eden Prairie will head north to play Duluth East at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at Amsoil Arena in Duluth. Then the Eagles host Holy Angels at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20. Kyle Rau is Eden Prairie’s leading scorer with 27 points. Gerdes ranks second with 10 goals and 10 assists for 20 points.

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Eden Prairie improves to 10-2 overall

MacKenzie Dent The Eden Prairie gymnast ranks high in three events on the metro honor roll. Dent is ranked second in all-around (37.3) and floor exercise (9.625). She ranks fourth on balance beam (9.45).

Eden Prairie, ranked sixth among state Class 4A boys basketball teams, is 8-1 overall. The Eagles beat Chanhassen 59-47 Jan. 7. Conner Nord was Eden Prairie’s leading scorer with 17 points. Jack Klukas had 15 points. Blake Wragge had seven points for the Eagles, and Sander Mohn and Grant Soderberg scored six points each. Eden Prairie will host defending state Class 3A champion St. Paul Johnson in a 7 p.m. non-conference game Thursday, Jan. 13. The Eagles travel to St. Paul to play Cretin-Derham Hall in a 6 p.m. game Saturday, Jan. 15.

David Rath The Eden Prairie senior forward scored five goals to help the Eagles defeat Benilde-St. Margaret’s 8-5 in the quarterfinals of the St. Louis Park Invite boys hockey tournament Dec. 28. Eden Prairie went on to win the championship.

Girls hockey

Kyle Rau Rau, a senior center, scored a hat trick as the boys hockey team defeated Maple Grove 6-0 in the semifinals of the St. Louis Park tourney. Eden Prairie senior guard Morgan Van Riper-Rose (34) drives for a layup in non-conference girls basketball action against HillMurray. Van Riper-Rose led the Eagles in scoring with 20 points during a 67-41 victory over Benilde-St. Margaret’s Jan. 8. The Eagles are 10-2 overall and ranked second in Class 4A. (Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer)

Eagle swimmers place second in Maroon and Gold Invite Eden Prairie demonstrated it is a threat to win the state Class AA boys swimming championship while performing well in one of the biggest invitational meets of the regular season. The Eagles placed second in the Gold Division of the Maroon and Gold Invite Jan. 8 at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center. Eden Prairie was runner-up with 507 points. Minnetonka placed first with 563 points and Edina was third (474) in the 11team Gold Division field. Eden Prairie produced many impressive performances. The Eagles’ 200-yard medley relay team was first with a time of 1 minute, 39.52 seconds. Members of that relay were Maverick Hovey, Mathew Harris, Bryce Boston and Michael Solfelt.

The Eden Prairie swimmer ranks first on the metro honor roll in two events. Hovey has a seasonbest time of 1 minute, 58.52 seconds in the 200-yard individual medley. He also ranks first in the 100 butterfly (52.71).

Boys basketball

Hovey wins two individual titles

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Eden Prairie’s second-ranked girls basketball team continued its winning ways last week. The Eagles defeated Benilde-St. Margaret’s 67-41 to improve to 10-2. Morgan Van Riper-Rose led the Eagle attack with 20 points. Shayne Mullaney finished with 16 points, Jackie Johnson had 10, and Aubrey Davis and Cassie Saxton scored six each. Eden Prairie heads north to play Bemidji at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21.

Eden Prairie’s girls hockey regular season is winding down. The Eagles are ranked eighth among state Class AA teams with a 12-2-2 record. Minnetonka defeated the Eagles 5-3 Jan. 8, dealing them their second loss of the season. Tess Roehl, Lauren McMahon and Amy Paulson scored Eden Prairie’s goals. Assists went to Michelle Jamar, Allie LaCombe, Jordan Phillippi and Alicia Kruse. Eden Prairie has a demanding upcoming schedule. The Eagles will host Eastview at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13. The Eagles remain home to play Buffalo at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15. Eden Prairie will take a short trip to Braemar Arena to play Edina at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18. – Compiled by Greg Kleven

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Second-ranked Eagles top BSM in girls basketball

Hovey was victorious in the 200 individual medley (1:57.18). Harris placed seventh in that event (2:04.45). Solfelt finished fifth in the 50 freestyle (22.47). Sam Gunderson placed eighth in diving with 142.45 points. Hovey added a first-place effort in the 100 butterfly (51.67). Boston was third in that event (52.44) and Jenia Foster finished seventh (55.79). Solfelt came in sixth in the 100 freestyle (49.49). Jonathan Lieberman and Evan Griffith finished fourth and fifth in the 500 freestyle. Boston had a third-place time of 54.87 in the 100 backstroke. Eden Prairie’s Evan Griffith was eighth in the 200 freestyle (1:50.10). Eden Prairie concluded the meet by winning the 400 freestyle relay in 3:15.94. Solfelt, Boston, Lieberman and Hovey swam on the relay. – Compiled by Greg Kleven

Allie LaCombe LaCombe’s hat trick sparked the Eden Prairie girls hockey team to a 6-1 victory over Eagan in the championship game of the Eden Prairie Mid-Winter Meltdown tourney Dec. 30. EP improved its overall record to 11-2-2.

Dylan Stewart The Eden Prairie boys basketball player contributed 34 points in two games during the Eagles’ holiday invitational tourney. Stewart scored 16 points in a 75-64 win over Chaska in the title game after coming through with 18 points during the Eagles’ 74-66 victory over BenildeSt. Margaret’s in first-round action. (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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Floor hockey team deep in returning talent Top scorers back for Flyers squad BY GREG KLEVEN • SUN NEWSPAPERS

Bloomington Kennedy’s Dan Schmitz clears the puck during state adapted floor hockey action last season. (Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer)

There is an abundance of talent returning for the South Suburban Flyers adapted floor hockey team. The Flyers compete in the Physically Impaired (PI) Division. Squad members are student-athletes in grades 7-12 from Eden Prairie, Edina, Bloomington and Richfield. The South Suburban Flyers were scheduled to open the season in the Team 25 Adapted Floor Hockey Invitational Tournament Jan. 7-8 at Rochester Century High School. This year’s captains are Eden Prairie seniors Robert Doyle and Sam Rasmussen. Flyers’ junior players are Rachel Rosenthal and Chris Reichel from Edina, Nick Nieson and Mark McDaniel from Eden Prairie, Karen Kriedler of Richfield and Jessi Bean of Bloomington Jefferson. The Flyers also hope to get contributions from sophomores Alex Furber (Jefferson) and DeQuan Williams (Kennedy).

South Suburban ninth-grade players are Dan Schmitz (Kennedy) and Callie Johnson (Eden Prairie). Edina’s Jackson Lowe and Eden Prairie’s Jake Yancy are eighth-grade members of the team. The team also has four seventh graders, all from Edina – Danny Moffert, Patrick Moffatt, Andrew Spartz and Alexei Dickinson. “I am very excited about our team,” said Flyers head coach Dan Slinden. “Kriedler is back after leading us in scoring last season with 45 goals. “Nieson was tops in assists with 19 and Doyle added 13 goals and 18 assists. Those three players make up our first line and I expect big numbers from that group.” Furber is expected to be the Flyers’ starting goaltender, according to Slinden. Providing defensive support are Schmitz and Reichel. South Suburban will count heavily on other returning letter-winners such as Bean, Rosenthal, McDaniel, Rasmussen, Lowe and Yancy. The South Suburban Flyers will travel to Rosemount to play Dakota United at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13.

SHORTS Leddy aids U.S. team Eden Prairie High School graduate Nick Leddy was a member of the USA hockey team that won the bronze medal in the World Junior Championships last week in Buffalo, N.Y. Leddy, a defenseman, was credited with one assist during the U.S. team’s 42 victory over Switzerland in the thirdplace game Jan. 5. He was one of five Minnesotans on the U.S. team. Leddy is a member of the Chicago Blackhawks organization. Leddy earned All-State and Mr. Hockey honors during his prep career at Eden Prairie. Leddy went on to play at the University of Minnesota before turning pro.

Sorensen aids Badgers University of Wisconsin senior linebacker Blake Sorensen of Eden Prairie started for the Badgers in their 21-19 loss to Texas Christian University in the Rose Bowl Jan. 1 in Pasadena, Calif. The Badgers finished 11-2.

McNaul plays for NU Northwestern University junior linebacker Bryce McNaul was a member of the Wildcats’ football team that lost 45-38 to Texas Tech in the Ticket Bowl Jan. 1 in Dallas, Tex. McNaul, an Eden Prairie

High School graduate, finished the season with 62 tackles, fifth most on the team. He had one sack and one forced fumble during his junior season.

Haake plays in Germany Eden Prairie native and former Bemidji State University basketball player Seth Haake is playing professionally in Germany. Haake signed with a professional organization in Germany called Munchen Basket. He was scheduled to play his first pro game Jan. 8. The Munchen Basket squad competes in the third tier of the organization against other teams in Germany. He is the only American on the team. Haake played for BSU from 2006-10. Haake averaged 18.6 points per game as a senior and finished with 1,202 career points.

Skjefte, Thonvold sign Eden Prairie High School senior second baseman Tony Skjefte and pitcher Lance Thonvold have signed national letters of intent to attend the University of Minnesota on baseball scholarships next fall. Skjefte was one the leading hitters on Eden Prairie’s state championship team last spring. Thonvold was one of the top pitchers in the Lake Conference and excelled in a relief role.

Applying the pressure Benilde-St. Margaret’s boys hockey player Dan Labosky attempts to poke the puck past a Minnetonka goaltender during a 3-2 win earlier this season. Labosky had one goal and four assists to spark the Red Knights to a 10-1 victory over Robbinsdale Cooper Jan. 4. The win boosted BSM’s record to 9-1. Grant Besse scored three goals against Cooper and Jake Horton scored twice. Other scorers were Pat Steinhauser, Christian Horn, T.J. Moore and Tyler Ellegard. (Photo courtesy of Tom Dahlin)

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1615 South 3rd Ave. Fri. 1/14 (9-6); Sat. 1/5 (10-3) Numbers at 8am Antiques & collectibles, Furniture-large & small, postcards, jewelry, lamps, artwork, Sterling & more. Go to: www.gentlykept.com for photos & details

Fireplace & Firewood

3150 Firewood

Oak/Birch - Super Dry! 4'x4'x16 inch $95; 2 / $170 Deliv'd & stacked. Satisfaction guaranteed! 612-600-8513

Ideal Firewood

3090

Merchandise

China: Moderne by Harmony House, 12 setting , 95 pcs. Exc cond! $590 952-843-8138

Comic Books – Superhero 1,000's @ .25 cents each. Must sell. Carl 612-849-4874

3270

Misc. Wanted

Musical Instuments

Baldwin Console Piano w/bench, medium oak fin., built 1980, $800. 952-935-1566

Furnishings

BED: $145 New QUEEN Pillowtop; KING $265; FULL $135. Can deliver. 612-419-2707 Couch, loveseat, chair matching. Tan, microfiber Exc cond! $725 952-843-8138 Reach More Readers Place your classified ad with us and automatically get an ad on our Web Site!

Tree Service

2620

Arbor Tech Tree & Landscape, Inc. • Tree Trimming • Storm Cleanup • Tree Removal • Land Clearing • Stump Removal • And Much More...

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

3280

3160

Cemetery Lots

Tree Service

3260

Misc. For Sale

952-933-0200

4 plots, hillside near mausoleum. $1,000 each or best offer. 763-234-5523

2620

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

Buying Old Trains & Toys

100% Premium Dried Oak 24+ yrs Exp 507-280-7780 www.procutfirewood.com

3000

Room & Board solid cherry Milano Office Armoire, Exc cond! $1200. 4 bookshelves, mahogany, $40 ea.; Oak Lawyer's bookcase w/leaded glass, $100; matching Sofa & loveseat, merlot/tan, $300 ea.; 2 floor lamps, $20 ea. This End Up Table & 4 chairs, $75; Desk & chair, $75. Rattan rocking chair, $75. 952-474-3124

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

612-529-4444

Furnishings

2.5yr Dried Mixed Hardwood

952-881-2122 612-599-6385

Window Cleaning

3160

FREE ESTIMATES Winter Discounts Senior Discounts Senior Discounts

763-219-7796 Great Service • Affordable Prices

3700

Leisure

3740

Fitness Equipment

Treadmill Cadence: gd cond, $50/bo. Nordic Track Pro Digital, clean $50/bo. Can deliver. Mike 612-987-1044

5300

www.arbor-tech.com

Plymouth, MN

W BLOOM LL hm, br, ba, kit, ldry, gar, no pets util inc $625. 952-831-0306

Duplexes/Dbl Bungalows For Rent

Rooms For Rent

W Bloom, M/F, NS, to shr duplex, 2½ ba kit, lndy, AC, gar, bus line, $350 and $450+utils, 612 508-3024 Be your own Boss! Look for businesses for sale in Class 9010!

6400

Excelsior: 1BR $615-$695, 2BR $790 new carpet, 1 blk to Lake Mtka! Quiet, clean, ht pd, Gar avail. 952-401-3457

Richfield

Live Among Friends Upscale Community Indoor Pool, Spa & Sauna Business Center, Game Room, Exercise Facility Washer/Dryer, Ceiling Fans & Fireplaces Underground Parking Included. Near Airport, MOA & Southdale. 1 & 2 BR's $850-$1625 RENT NOW $50/month January & February The Oaks on Pleasant 6600 Pleasant Ave

612-259-2700 Richfield Newly painted 2BR, quiet bldg, garage. $750. 612-708-8906

7000

8100

Real Estate Manufactured Homes

Mobile Homes For Sale KRESTWOOD PARK Bloomington. Call Carol 952-807-5331

Employment

9050

Health Care

Live in PCA Needed in Hopkins for client with high personal care needs. Experience preferred. Call Molly: 952-814-7400

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE • FOR LEASE

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE

IMMEDIATELY

850 sq ft. Owner will help with build out.

Great location! On Old Shakopee Road, near 35W. Signage included.

952-835-4284 ext. 2

9050

Health Care

Transition Healthcare

LPN for A.L. Experience

monitoring staff, must be organized, communication skills, self-motivated, Apartments & excellent customer serCondos For Rent vice. Part-time AMs & PMs, & flexible. Current Bloomington: 1BR Condo MN LPN license in good htd gar & pool, near MOA, standing. Fax resumes: 952-697-4661 650 sq ft, 50 unit complex, EEOC $645 incl ht. 314-724-8842

Rentals

Bloomington 2BR, gar, large yard, fin lower level. Avl 2/1 $950 952-898-7279

5600

Roommates Wanted

5800

9000 5000

Serving the Entire Metro Area LICENSED/INSURED

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

EDINA: 1 or 2 room remodeled office near 494 and 100, 6 panel oak doors, leather sofa, cherry desk, conference table, break room/ kitchen: $425/one or $575/two 612.964.2544

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Marketing

Visual Documentation Developer

Develop strategic, consultative and tactical design documentation for international retail stores. This requires collaboration with Design leaders with the ability to work crossfunctionally with "in country" design teams to ensure brand strategy and Help Wanted/ essence within physical Full Time retail design strategies are captured and communiFT ADMIN ASSIST/ cated internationally. CreCUSTOMER SERVICE Plymouth based small ate well-executed training company seeks sharp, tools and communications quick learner. Excellent that translate concepts written communications. and ideas simply and visuDetailed. Accurate typing ally. Develop a documenapproach that skills. Organized. Can pri- tation oritize. Strong Microsoft bridges language and educational barriers, commuOffice skills. Informal environment. Send re- nicates complex information, and facilitates undersume, cover letter to: standing for all retail deshelley@wtnltd.com sign areas. ASSOCIATE Basic Requirements: TRAINEE Real Estate Career Bachelor of Science in ViFast Growth Potential sual Communications or Rolland 952-949-4724 Graphic Design plus five Irene 952-949-4759 rsmaagaard@cbburnet.com years of post-baccalaureColdwell Banker Burnet ate progressive experience cbburnet.com EOE as an Art Director or Graphic Designer in the Dock Trucks and consumer retail industry working with physical reCargo Vans tail environments; two of Dynamex a national lead- the five years of experier in the same day courier ence must have also inindustry is in need of In- volved working on photo dependent Contractors shoot strategy and execuwith their 24-26 ft dock tion and producing datatrucks w/ lift. Also 2006 or rich illustrations and info newer white trucks and graphics for global envivans. Work available im- ronments; and one year of mediately, Mon- Fri. the five years of experiMust be able to pass back ence must have involved working with global deground and drug screen. Must be able to obtain sign teams on in-country design projects. commercial insurance. Salary: Commensurate Must be able to speak clearly on Nextel. To apply, please follow If interested please call this link: Jodi 651-746-5945 http://www.bestbuy-jobs. com/job/RichfieldVisual-DocumentationDeveloper-Job-MN55423/1087080/

9100

DRIVER W/ VEHICLE Dock/Sprinter/Cube Need great commission & steady work? If you know the Cities, have clean Dock truck, curtainside, Sprinter or 16 cube, good MVR, DOT phys, we want to talk w/ you! Call Jim at Elite Trans. 763-785-0124 weekdays 8am-4pm for more info.

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Retail Cleaners Join KleenMark as we grow! We are seeking motivated, smiling retail cleaners in the following areas: Apple Valley, Burnsville, Cottage Grove, Eden Prairie, Maple Wood, Rogers, Shakopee, Coon Rapids, & Woodbury. Morning (6a-1p) and evening (5/6p-9p) positions available. $8.25/hour to start. If you are detailoriented, please print an application found at: www.kleenmark.com and fax to our Milwaukee office at 414-393-9405. No resumes. EEO/AA. “Make your mark at KleenMark.”

SALES

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Outside Sales Team Sun Newspapers is looking for a self-motivated team player to join our outside sales team. This position will work to generate new business revenue while working with a variety of advertisers. Sales experience a must. If you would make a good addition to our fast-paced, professional and FUN work environment, please send your resume: Email to:

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Staff Writer The Stillwater Gazette seeks a staff writer to handle writing & photo duties. Strong reporting, photography and Quark Express experience is ideal. The Gazette is an afternoon daily, Wednesday through Friday, in a beautiful city near St. Paul. This full-time position is a great opportunity for either a smart, experienced reporter familiar with daily deadline pressures or a recent college graduate excited about covering a variety of topics." As a member of the Sun Newspaper Group, the Gazette offers a competitive salary plus benefits. If you would like to join our fast-paced and professional team, please email your cover letter, resume, references, and writing samples to Publisher, Mark Berriman at mberriman@ acnpapers.com

9200 Reach More Readers Place your classified ad with us and automatically get an ad on our Web Site!

Help Wanted/ Full Time

9100

Help Wanted/ Part Time

9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

ACCOUNTING Pt Opening. Accounting / Bookkeeping A/R, A/P, Gen Led, Tax & Retail, Billing), daily mix of other light Admin. Proficient in Q. Books. Excel & Word. Counterpoint exp. Flex time in late fall & winter. Call Andrew 612-685-5478

General Office Cleaning Edina, Circle Pines, Blaine and Minnetonka 5pm-9pm and 9pm-midnight. Apply in person Mon-Fri. 8am-4:30pm. Mid-City Cleaning. 8000 University Ave. NE. Fridley. 763-571-9056

Life Skills Trainer - PT Caring staff needed PT working with male individuals with/DD into Richfield area. Mon - Fri. 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Experience with DD is required. Ability to pass background check, clean driving record, reliable car needed. $12.50 - $13.50. 1214 hpw to start. Email resume to Matthew Smith – msmith@ reachforresources.org 952-988-4177 MEDICAL SECRETARY PT W/BENEFITS Minneapolis Radiation Oncology has an immediate opening for a PT (20hrs/wk) secretary to work 8a.m.-12p.m. M-F at our St. Francis Radiation Therapy Center in Shakopee. Duties include greeting registering pts., appt. sched., pt chart prep. ans. Phones. Good computer skills and prev. hosp /clinic exp. req'd. Transcr. exp. pref. Exc. benefit package includes health and dental as well as prorated uniform and tuition allow., employer flex and 401(k) savings and profit sharing plans. Please fax applications (avail. online www.mropa.com) or resumes w/references to attn: HR at (952) 915-6091, or email: rcarpenter@mropa.com EOE

9500

9710

Automotive Auto Accessories

4 Dunlop winter mud & snow tires on wheels. 245/ 50R/R18. Litely used on BMW “7” Series. 952-831-3257

9810

Junkers & Repairable Wanted

$ $200 + UP $ JUNK& REPAIRABLE Cars/Truck JACK'S AUTO 612-919-2707 OR 763-533-7122

$$ WANTED $$ Artistic Person to dot JUNK CARS faces on fabric snowmen. Must match sample Viking Auto Salvage EXACTLY. PT in studio/ Call 651-460-6166 PT at home.Aprox. $12/hr. or get a quote at SW MPLS. 612-925-6997 www.vikingautosalvage.com

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In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

9810

Junkers & Repairable Wanted

Runners & Non Runners 612-810-7606 Licensed/Bonded/Insured www.cash4clunkers.com

$150+ for most Vehicles Free Towing 952-818-2585 BIG $$$ FOR JUNK CARS

STRIPPED OK 612-849-0596 CASH! For Your Junked Wrecks or Unwanted Vehicles. Free Tow-Aways Day or Nights. 612-805-2692

Motorcycle, Moped, Motor Bike

9820

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

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Please call 952-392-6888 for business rates.

MERCHANDISE MOVER (CMM) $44.00

• 3 lines, 4 weeks, choose 2 zones • Additional lines: $7.00 • Merchandise $151.00 or more • Includes mnsun.com website

GARAGE SALES (CGS) $40

• 3 lines, 2 weeks, All zones • Additional lines: $10.00 • FREE Garage Sale Kit available at one of our three offices - Or we can mail it to you for an additional $4.50 • Rain Insurance $2.00 • Includes mnsun.com website

TRANSPORTATION (CTRAN) $44

• 3 lines, 4 weeks, choose 2 zones • Additional lines: $7.00 • Includes mnsun.com website *Includes www.wikimetro.com website

13 WEEK RUN! (CTIL) $50 Merchandise only

• 3 lines, Runs for 13 weeks, choose 2 zones • Additional lines: $7.00 • For 1 item priced under $2500, price must be in ad, must call every fourth week to renew, private party ads only • Includes mnsun.com website • Maximum of 13 weeks

FREE CLASSIFIEDS

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952-392-6888 952-941-5431 952-392-6890 952-392-6801

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 BY PHONE: BY FAX: BY MAIL:

952-392-6888 952-941-5431 10917 Valley View Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Attn: Classified IN PERSON: Visit the Eden Prairie Classified Office

HOW TO PAY

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

LOCATION

EDEN PRAIRIE 10917 Valley View Road

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Mail order form to: Sun•Classifieds, 10917 Valley View Road • Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Or fax order form to: 952-941-5431 Deadline: Mondays at 3:00 pm - Earlier deadline on Holiday Weeks Note: Newsprint does not fax legibly, you must fax a photocopy of the completed order form below. Please use this order form when placing your Classified ads.

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‘05 Volvo XC90

‘10 Ford Explorer XLT

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‘10 Chevy HHR LT

$3,995

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$13,295 ‘09 Hyundai Elantra GLS

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‘04 Ford F150 Supercab, XLT

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$11,388

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$12,999

$13,995

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$8,999

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‘05 Ford Taurus Great transportation car, 120K

$10,999

$5,495

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‘06 Nissan Maxima SE Skyroof, 1 owner, 53M, stunning!

4x4, 5.4 V8, 94M, side steps, tow pkg, $14,995 tonneau, black, 1 owner! ‘06 Toyota Corolla SALE PRICED AT WOW! only 13,000 actual miles,

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‘05 Toyota Prius

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$16,888 ‘10 Ford Escape XLT V6, ld’d, includes P. seat & alloys! Only 33M

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$18,566

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$4,788 ‘07 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring, CD, Alloys, 61M

SALE PRICE

$8,250

$6,995

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In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

JENNA MURPHY

Student

Senior Jenna Murphy ranks in the top 10% of her class, is a member of National Honor Society and member of Student Government. She also is a Kennedy Ignite Mentor. Jenna is a half-time post-secondary student at Normandale Community College. She teaches swimming lessons and lifeguards through Bloomington Community Education.

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TOMMY PANETTI Senior Tommy Penetti is a member of National Honor Society and a Student Pathfinder. He also is a leader in Positive Forces for Change, a student service organization, and a second year member of Student Council. Tommy is Drum Major for the Marching Band, plays in Wind Ensemble and the Connection’s choir band. He is co-captain of the swim/dive team.

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27,988*

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25,498*

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28,998*

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2011 FORD FUSION SE

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27 mo. 10,500 miles per year. Includes RCI Renewal Cash* $2000 Total due at signing. Includes tax, title license, Sec. Deposit waived.

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