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December 14, 2012 | Volume 33 | Number 42

Man guilty of plot to murder county attorney

NEWS Once-defeated legislators return Three DFL legislatorselect — Reps. Will Morgan of Burnsville and Sandra Masin of Eagan and Sen. Jim Carlson of Eagan — will be back at the Capitol after winning seats they lost in 2010.

Man convicted of drug charges was James Backstrom’s neighbor by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK

OPINION Toys for Tots deserves gifts

A 49-year-old former Inver Grove Heights man and Rice County Jail inmate was found guilty of conspiracy to commit firstdegree premeditated murder after he tried to hire another man to kill Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom. The court found that John Stephen Woodward,

who is about two years into an eight-year sentence on methamphetamine charges, tried to pay another inmate $10,000 to murder Backstrom. Woodward was acquitted of conspiracy to commit premeditated murder against Dakota County District Judge Rex Stacey, who presided over Woodward’s 2007 drug conviction, according to a Rice County complaint filed in September 2010, and of conspiracy to commit first-degree assault against a witness who testified See PLOT, 18A

U.S. Rep. John Kline, R-Burnsville, relates why the Twin Cities Toys for Tots drive deserves the support of area residents. Page 4A

Retiring Burnsville City Council Member Dan Gustafson is pictured in the Performing Arts Center, a project he championed.

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Dan Gustafson took his Simon Says Give is lumps but leaves smiling 9-year-old’s nonprofit

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Council member retiring after two terms by John Gessner SUN THISWEEK

Dan Gustafson took his lumps during eight years on the Burnsville City Council. His vote for building the city’s $20 million Performing Arts Center made him a target of citizens who opposed the project. Some of those same critics scoffed at his enthusiasm for the Heart of the City downtown redevelopment effort, of which, Gustafson maintains, the PAC is an integral part. Gustafson also filed for bankruptcy in 2010, drawing wide media coverage. But as he prepares to leave the council this month after two terms in office, Gus-

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tafson likes where he and the city are headed. “I just have a positive attitude,” said Gustafson, 60, predicting a resurgence in development that will bring projects to the few remaining vacant parcels in the Heart of the City, including the high-traffic northeast corner of Nicollet Avenue and Travelers Trail. “My agenda when I ran was to help complete the project down there, to get the Performing Arts Center built, to help recruit and develop development in the Heart of the City, and I believe we’ve succeeded See GUSTAFSON, 18A

Most parents aim to teach their children the value of giving, yet few imagine their children will use that Mandi lesson to found a Simon nonprofit organization before age 10. But that’s exactly what one Eagan girl did. At age 9, Mandi Simon is the founder of Simon Says Give, an Eagan-based nonprofit that provides an avenue for area children to

assist children in need. The organization was born out of Mandi’s desire to start a charity car wash to help local children. Soon the idea developed into a much bigger plan to create an organization that enabled children to help others. “I really wanted to give back,” Mandi said. “I thought, if I can help See SIMON, 18A

Holiday magic in Lakeville SimpleGifts, the six-piece music ensemble founded by virtuoso guitarist Billy McLaughlin, comes to the Lakeville Area Arts Center next week. Page 19A

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The long-vacant Menards building on West Highway 13 in Burnsville has been purchased by Fairchild Equipment of Green Bay, Wis.

A loss, but still a good start Eagan’s gymnastics team lost to Rosemount on Tuesday but still is ahead of last year’s pace. Page 13A

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A crew of six Christmas Decor workers and franchisee Melissa Crayford (right) gathered at the Eagan home of Geoff Cleveland’s (right) parents to provide free outdoor Christmas decorating services. The services are provided to military families as a part of the company’s Decorated Families program.

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ing to hum again at the long-vacant former Menards store in Burnsville. Fairchild Equipment, which sells and services forklifts and construction equipment, has bought the 95,400-square-foot building at 3100 Highway 13 W. The Green Bay, Wis.based company will be its largest occupant, with school-bus contractor Durham Student Services and NAPA Auto Parts also renting space. Durham, which this year won the school-bus contract in the BurnsvilleEagan-Savage School District, is already storing its buses in back of the building and using 9,000 square

about 13,000 square feet and is expected to move in May 1. Fairchild will move in in February and occupy about 50,000 square feet, said company owner and President Gary Fairchild. The company paid $3 million for the property, which includes the Liquorville liquor-store building, Fairchild said. The sale was closed Oct. 5. “The mayor was very happy when I bought it,” Fairchild said. The 12-acre property has been vacant for about six years, since Menards moved into a new store next to the old one. MeSee MENARDS, 11A

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Kathy Cleveland understands firsthand the stress of war. Her husband, David, is a decorated Vietnam War vet and her son, Matt, an Army sergeant, will be shipping out to Afghanistan in January to serve his fourth tour in the Middle East. While her son faces combat abroad, the 62-year-old Eagan resident faces her own battle at home. Kathy was diagnosed with leukemia two years ago and continues to struggle with the disease. Yet she continues to hold the family together, said Geoff Cleveland, Kathy’s youngest son.

“She’s the true soldier of this family,” said the Apple Valley resident and substitute teacher. It is her strength that inspired Geoff to nominate his parents to receive services from holiday decorator Christmas Decor’s Decorated Family program, which installs Christmas decorations for free on the homes of military families. Christmas Decor by Greener Grass Systems and the Greenskeepers is a St. Croix, Wis., business that provides landscaping from spring to fall and holiday decorating services in December for high-end homes in the St. Croix River Valley and eastern Twin Cities.

Geoff explained that this Christmas will be a special one for his family because it will be the first time in eight years that he and all three of his brothers will be home for the holidays. Kathy loves to decorate for Christmas and fills her home each year with several Christmas trees of varying sizes, lights, garland and other decorations. However, she and David, 66, struggled to decorate the outside of their home this year because of illness and time constraints. As a result, the home was left with one strand of lights spanning half the front of the roof. See FAMILY, 8A

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Lawmakers return to Capitol Morgan, Carlson, Masin helped swing control to DFL Party by T.W. Budig SUN THISWEEK

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The start of the legislative session will see a wave of new lawmakers who aren’t really new. A double handful of former area lawmakers – legislators with office-holding experience ranging from a couple of terms to decades – will take the oath of office in January with no more fanfare than given the most inexperienced freshmen. They don’t care. “It’s always an honor to serve,” said former Rep. Will Morgan, DFL-Burnsville, a two-termer sent back to the State Capitol after a loss by voters two years ago from the swing-district paradise of Dakota County. He defeated Lakeville Area School Board Member Roz Peterson in a very close race to represent a House district created when new lines were drawn for 2012. District 56B covers a portion of Burnsville and northwest Lakeville. Two former lawmakers from Dakota County also returning are former Sen. Jim Carlson, DFL-Eagan, back after a loss to Ted Daley and two years out of office. Former Rep. Sandra Masin, DFL-Eagan, is also back after a loss to Diane Anderson with legislative directory citing her newly won third term as “nonconsecutive.” Carlson said in a recent news release he is encouraged by the national and state economic news. “Our nation has come a long way in the past four years,” Carlson said. “President Obama’s leadership has kept the nation on its feet and Minnesota is starting to feel

the impact of his efforts.” Carlson was referring to the better than anticipated state revenue numbers released by State Economist Tom Stinson. Carlson is set to serve as a member of the K-12 Education Committee. “Giving our schools the funding they need to function at a high level needs to be a top priority and that starts with paying back the funding shifted from their budgets in recent years,” Carlson said. He said the session will be challenge but offers a great opportunity. “We have the ability to create a balanced and responsible budget that puts our state on the path to longterm fiscal health,” he said. “This means focusing on the state’s future, not just the current budget cycle.” The area legislator returning to the Capitol with the longest legislative history is former Rep. Ron Erhardt. Erhardt, of Edina, ran afoul of Republicans, under whose banner he served for 10 terms in the House, by voting to override former Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s veto of a transportationfinance bill. In a closely watched race, Erhardt, who has often said his stripes may have changed but not his core beliefs, defeated his Republican challenger as a newly minted Democrat. “I’m not going to be vindicative,” Erhardt said of dealing with Republicans. But he may razz House Republicans, who like Senate Republicans are now the minority, from time to time, Erhardt explained. A former Republican

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Most homeowners to pay same or less for District 196 portion of property tax by Jessica Harper SUN THISWEEK

Most homeowners in the Rosemount-Apple ValleyEagan School District will pay less toward the district’s portion of property taxes in 2013. On Dec. 11, the School Board unanimously approved a payable 2013 property tax levy of $73.8 million, which is 2.8 percent less than in payable 2012. The district’s general fund levy — money that is used for operating expenses — was set at $53.4 million, which is a 2.4 percent decrease from 2012. The lower levy is due, in part, to equalization aid the

district received by the state to counter declining property values, Jeff Solomon, finance director for District 196, said in a Sept. 24 meeting. This aid resulted in a $500,000 savings, he said. The district’s debt reduction efforts and efficiencies in managing its facilities also contributed to the lower property tax levy. District 196’s property tax levy has fallen every year since payable 2010 when the levy was $79.3 million. Solomon said he expects most homeowners will pay either the same or less in district taxes in payable 2013. For instance, the owner of an average value home of

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transportation committee chairman, Erhardt will chair the House DFL Transportation Policy Committee. The area lawmaker who has been away the longest is former Rep. Alice Johnson, DFL-Spring Lake Park. Johnson, who served seven terms in the House before retiring with her husband to surf-fish from a retirement home in Texas, is returning to the State Capitol more than a decade after cleaning out her desk. Unsettled local DFL politics brought Johnson back into the fray to defeat Republican Sen. Pam Wolf, RSpring Lake Park, months after Johnson returned from Texas with no intentions of running for anything. “They’d (voters) be shaking their heads in agreement with me,” she said of her campaign pitch that the deliberative process was broken and needed to be mended. Johnson, who served 14 years in the House, feels a certain tentativeness in returning to St. Paul. It’s a big change, she noted. But some of her future Senate colleagues, such as Senator-elect Bruce Anderson, R-Buffalo, and Senatorelect Mary Kiffmeyer, R-Big Lake, are people she served with previously or knows. “I think Democrats are very concerned about that,” Johnson said of pushing the DFL agenda too strongly, of overreaching. “And I think that’s healthy.” The new legislative session begins Jan. 8.

$216,768 can expect to pay $1,066 in the district’s portion of property taxes in 2013, which is $62 less than the previous year. As the district’s portion of property taxes falls, home values continue to slide. The average home value of $232,258 in 2012 is expected to fall by nearly $15,500 in 2013. The public was invited to speak about the tax levy at the board’s meeting Tuesday, but no one did. The School Board is expected to vote on the district’s final budget on Jan. 7. Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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no new apartments Gustafson’s pitch for luxury rentals doesn’t sway council by John Gessner SUN THISWEEK

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Cadette Girl Scouts Troop 51099 of Eagan completed its Silver Award project in November. The three girls, ages 12-14, brought an anti-bullying campaign to Black Hawk Middle and Pilot Knob Elementary schools to complete their Silver Award project. The Silver Award is the highest Cadette Girl Scout award that can be achieved at their age. From left, Ally, Haley, Arunima and troop leader Lisa Sharbo at the troop’s Silver Award ceremony.

Grant may fund study of youth programs by John Gessner SUN THISWEEK

The city of Burnsville, which is studying ways to retool its youth programs, will seek a grant to help focus the effort. The City Council gave the go-ahead at a Dec. 11 work session to apply for a $15,200 grant from Youthprise, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit. The money would be used to hire a consultant to study demographics of Burnsville’s youth and make recommendations on program offerings. City officials have been working with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities on possibly opening its first suburban club in Burnsville. It would include a Kids Feeding Kids program, with a kitchen and dining area that could accommodate 180 children per day. Nearly half of students in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage

School District 191 qualify for free or subsidized school meals. The district’s Burnsville Area Learning Center has said it would offer programs and provide two full-time teachers at the club. The effort is aimed at serving a wider age range of youths, with a nutrition program, than is now served by the city’s GARAGE teen center. The GARAGE has struggled with fluctuating attendance and uncertain funding. It’s unclear whether a Boys and Girls Club site would be in the current GARAGE building in Civic Center Park or in a District 191 building. The district is studying its facility uses, and a building closure could provide a site for the club. Finding a club location is on hold until the district decides what to

do. It would take about $1 million to renovate the current GARAGE site, according to Terry Schultz, Burnsville’s director of parks, recreation and natural resources. Meanwhile, other organizations — District 191 Community Education, 360 Communities and the Minnesota Valley YMCA — have asked to join the discussion about youth facilities. The consultant’s study would include an inventory of all youth programs offered in Burnsville by a range of groups. “We’re in a holding pattern for a location. This is the time” to do such a study, said Council Member Dan Kealey, a prime mover behind the Boys and Girls Club effort.

A majority of Burnsville City Council members reiterated Dec. 11 their support for the city’s long-held goal that 70 percent of housing be owner-occupied. And with home ownership at 66 percent, according to the 2010 Census, that means no new apartments, preferably. The council discussion at a Dec. 11 work session was meant to clarify its position after discussions earlier this year. Council Member Dan Gustafson, who leaves office at the end of this month, made a last-ditch effort to sway colleagues to his position that the council should be open to highend rental housing, which he said would be perfect for remaining vacant land in the Heart of the City. Council Member Dan Kealey agreed. Mayor Elizabeth Kautz and council members Bill Coughlin and Mary Sherry stuck to their 70-30 guns. The city can’t arbitrarily deny permission to build apartments if proposals meet zoning and other requirements. There are some vacant properties in the Heart of the City and in newly created mixed-use districts where rental housing could be built, Community Development Director Jenni Faulkner said. The city does have authority to deny such projects on parcels under contract with the city’s Economic Development Authority,

such as those whose owners want tax-increment financing assistance, according to Faulkner. In fact, the council turned away developer George Sherman when he sought to build senior rentals in the Heart of the City, Kautz said. Gustafson insisted that Burnsville is missing out on a current real estate trend if it doesn’t welcome luxury apartments. Seventy percent of the city’s apartment stock is more than 20 years old, and 87 percent of its rental units go for less than $1,000 a month, he said. The city needs to replenish its rental stock and try to attract more high-income residents, Gustafson said, noting that bondrater Moody’s raised a concern in a recent city rating report about Burnsville’s income demographics. “Our neighbors are all putting up luxury buildings around us right now,” Gustafson said. “They’re going to get those residents and we’re not.” Kealey said the 70-30 ratio is reasonable and Burnsville has done “more than our fair share” to accommodating rental housing – but he wishes the Heart of the City had been designed with a luxuryrental component. “But that’s the only rental project I would be open to” – a multistory, amenityrich building with premium rents, Kealey said. It could attract older Burnsville residents look-

ing to leave their singlefamily homes, he said. “There’s no guarantee that a luxury rental is going to stay a luxury rental,” Coughlin said, adding that Burnsville’s single-family owners have long expressed opposition to more rental housing. “The type of housing you have affects the type of community you have,” Sherry said, adding that her experiences campaigning for office show that homeowners have a “stronger vested interest in their community” than renters. “But we’re talking about a very different demographic,” Kealey said of would-be luxury renters. “It doesn’t matter,” Sherry said. Besides, residents of retirement age looking to ditch their single-family homes already have options, said Kautz, who lives in the ParkCrest on Nicollet building in the Heart of the City. “I live in one of these, and it’s owner – it’s a condo, and it’s luxury,” she said. The city had pegged its homeownership rate at 68 percent before the 2010 Census. But Census figures showed it slipping to 66 percent. A total of 313 single-family homes or townhomes had been converted to rentals since the 2000 Census. John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Toys for Tots is a cause worthy of support by John Kline SPECIAL TO SUN THISWEEK

A record 247 million people around the country shopped during the recent Thanksgiving weekend’s “Black Friday” sales, spending more than $11 billion. In Minnesota, more than 200,000 shoppers were expected to visit the Mall of America with hopes of finding the “perfect” gifts for friends and family. Despite new shopping records, America is in its slowest economic recovery since the Great Depression, and 23 million Americans are looking for work. Unemployment remains near 8 percent nationally and 6 percent in Minnesota – figures that don’t take into account the many who have given up looking for a job entirely. A month removed from the last election, Americans continue to debate – around dinner tables and on these very opinion pages – how we got here and what it is going to take to get our economy moving again. While lawmakers in Washington and around the country debate policies to move our nation forward, we cannot discount the important work being done by everyday Americans to serve

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John Kline those in need. Those of you I have had the good fortune to represent over the years know I have a special place in my heart for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program. Founded in 1947, the effort began when Maj. Bill Hendricks and a group of Marine Reservists in California collected and distributed more than 5,000 toys to needy children. Last year, despite the sluggish economy and strain on reserve forces, Marines distributed more than 16 million toys to more than 7 million children – including 218,000 toys for almost 154,000 Minnesota children. Many of the gifts Toys for Tots provides, such as books, games, and sports equipment, make a significant contribution to the educational, social, and recreation development of these children.

Staff Sgt. Malek Neman of North Branch is overseeing the Toys for Tots Minneapolis warehouse this year. Already, Neman estimates more than 17,000 toys have been donated and are currently housed in his warehouse. “We’re ahead of the game and ahead of what we’ve done in the past,” Neman said. A Missouri boy’s battle with leukemia brought him and his family to Minnesota for world-class treatment. When a giant 4-foot stuffed monkey arrived at the warehouse, Neman knew instantly where it belonged. “We’re going to bring that huge monkey to the boy in the hospital and a bunch of other toys to his ward and try to make their Christmas a little bit better,” he said. Even though collections are ahead of pace this season, the more toys the Marines collect, the more children they can serve. The Twin Cities warehouse is in special need of toys for teenage boys and girls. Neman reports that nail art and One Direction (English-Irish boy band) items are among the top requests for teenage girls, and kendamas (a toy used for the classic cup-and-ball game) are one of this year’s top toys for teenage boys.

Regardless of what you choose to donate, Neman encourages giving with your heart. “Whenever you can help people out, you should,” he said. “It’s more or less your duty to help other people out – if you’re able. That’s how I was raised and that’s what I believe.” If you would like to join me in supporting the Toys for Tots effort, please bring your new unwrapped toys to one of numerous drop-off sites in the 2nd District. The last day for donations is Dec. 19. Please visit one of the following websites to find a drop-off site near you: Dakota, Scott, and Carver counties – http://minneapolis-mn.toysfortots.org Goodhue and Wabasha counties – http://red-wing-mn.toysfortots.org Rice County – http://faribault-mn. toysfortots.org Le Sueur County – http://mankatomn.toysfortots.org John Kline represents Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional district. He and his wife, Vicky, live in Burnsville.

Metro nonprofit offers school supplies to teachers by Don Heinzman SUN THISWEEK

It’s Christmas all year long for over a thousand metro area teachers and staff who receive free school supplies at a novel nonprofit store called Companies to Classrooms. Seven years ago, Cary Weatherby, a Bloomington mother who has business experience, realized companies and corporations needed to get rid of surplus office supplies and inventory that teachers and students could use. She rented some space in Bloomington, and soon companies found it was easier and cheaper to donate their outdated supplies and equipment to Weatherby who began to give them away to teachers. Over seven years “Santa” Weatherby and her volunteer “elves” have given teachers $1.7 million in donated school supplies from pencils to office furniture. During this past year, over a thousand teachers from the Bloomington, Richfield and Shakopee school districts have come to this amazing free store in Bloomington for supplies ranging from pencils, paper and crayons to yoga mats and office furniture.

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As a result, hundreds of students have supplies they otherwise could not afford, and teachers have fewer out-of-pocket costs for their own supplies. (Teachers on average spend $700 a year of their own money for supplies.) Any teacher and staff member can go online (caryclassrooms@comcast.net), request a list of surplus items, put in an order and pick them up at the free store, 8301 Grand Ave., in Bloomington. Weatherby got the idea for this exchange while visiting with Ridgeview Elementary School teacher Debbie Rhode. She offered Rhode some surplus alphabet stickers and she was thrilled to get them. Weatherby then realized teachers needed extra supplies they couldn’t afford. She adapted a model plan that linked

companies with a need to get rid of surplus and used supplies with teachers who needed them. Weatherby has 500 donors and companies on her Christmas list. “I was amazed to see what corporations were willing to give away,” she said, pointing to rows and rows of shelves overflowing with “stuff ” teachers can use. Target Corporation even donated and installed the shelving. At least 100 teachers a week come to the 8,000-square-foot warehouse in Bloomington where they are allowed to select 15 different kinds of items a month for their students. One afternoon, teachers filed in, showed their identification cards and picked up a clipboard to track their selections. Becky Smith of Metro South Bloomington selected pens, scissors, rulers and other supplies to carry out the Under-21 Diploma program. Art teacher Adam Miller of Richfield picked up anything he could find, since he has a very limited budget. Weatherby beamed. “I love this job, because everyone likes us.” She and her husband Scott have two children. She has mostly volunteered her time.

The “Grinch” in this story, however, is financing the operation that this year required up to $60,000. Paying the monthly rent of $5,000 to an understanding landlord is always a challenge, because revenues come from companies, foundations, grants and private donors. Next year, Weatherby dreams of raising $150,000 to pay the rent, and hire a store manager and a volunteer coordinator so that more school district teachers and students can be served. Her Christmas wish: “I hope to find a millionaire with ties to education who understands how many supplies teachers need.” You can find her and her volunteer elves by calling (952) 888-7708 or caryclassrooms@comcast.net. I’m sure I speak for many teachers in wishing Weatherby, her staff, volunteers and donor companies a Merry Christmas for running this free store – a gift that just keeps on giving. Don Heinzman is an editorial writer and columnist for ECM/Sun Newspapers. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

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To the editor: District 196 special education paraprofessionals perform many duties both individually with students and organizationally in the classroom. These paraprofessionals make enormous differences in both kids’ lives and the overall efficiency of the classrooms. I’m writing this letter to encourage both school administrators and personnel to reflect upon their treatment of these invaluable members of the educational system. It seems that far too often they’re not afforded the respect they deserve for the difference they make in special needs classrooms. It wouldn’t take much in the way of additional effort to more properly acknowledge the contribution of both these hard-working, committed individuals in particular … and the special education program overall. After all, it could very well be a child you know they’re working with on a daily ba-

sis. Thanks to each and every one of them for their hard work on behalf of these special kids. JIM EILERS Burnsville

Alert for water testing scam To the editor: Eagan residents should be alert to a water testing scam underway in the community and other nearby cities. Residents have begun to receive phone calls offering free water testing. Some have found green bottles on their doorstep with a request for a water sample. News reports have alerted the public in other cities (http://kstp.com/ article/stories/S2853510. shtml?cat=12196). This is not a city program. Eagan Utilities tests the drinking water many times each week for quality and does not request samples from residents. Please know that Eagan’s water quality meets or exceeds all drinking water standards. Do not respond to these

requests. If a sample is provided or the phone call returned, a solicitor will come to your residence, tell you the water is bad, and aggressively try to sell a water filtration system. Do not let unknown individuals into your home. If someone approaches your residence asking for a water sample, there is no need to engage them. You may close the door and call 911 to ask for a police officer to respond to your neighborhood to determine if the individual has a proper solicitor’s license. JON EATON Eagan Water Utilities superintendent

Correction Sun Thisweek was responsible for two typographical errors in the words “environment” and “front” in District 196 Superintendent Jane Berenz’s quote in the Dec. 7 editorial column “District 196, other school leaders describe education priorities.” Sun Thisweek regrets the errors.

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SUN THISWEEK - Burnsville - Eagan December 14, 2012

Crashes pile up after weekend snowstorm ďż˝ by Jessica Harper SUN THISWEEK

The Twin Citiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first snowstorm in more than a year made for a dangerous drive in Eagan and across the metro. As snow poured down on Eagan between 9:30 p.m. Dec. 8 and 10:30 a.m. Dec. 9 Eagan Police responded to 15 crashes on city streets.

No one was injured in those incidents. During that same period of time, the Minnesota State Patrol responded to 171 crashes on the icy highways in the eastern metro, which includes Eagan. Of those crashes, 22 involved injuries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The causes of these crashes are people driv-

ing too fast, following too closely to other vehicles and not paying attention to driving conditions,â&#x20AC;? said State Patrol Lt. Eric Roeske. Roeske warns drivers to be cautious at all times regardless of weather conditions. Eagan police officer Desiree Schroepfer recommends drivers take the fol-

lowing precautions in slippery conditions: drive slow, break gently to prevent sliding, limit distractions, keep windows and headlights clear and never pass a snowplow.

ate Principal Bill Heim and Guidance Counselor John Soderholm. At Nicollet Junior High, the student council is leading a food drive for the local food shelf. At Eagle Ridge Junior High, student council members are teaming with the Savage Police Department to collect donations for Toys for Tots. The Sioux Trail student council conducted a food and shoe drive right before Thanksgiving.

â&#x20AC;˘ Gideon Pond Elementary: Monday, Jan. 28, at 6:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Vista View Elementary: Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Hidden Valley Elementary: Thursday, Jan. 31, at 6 p.m. Sessions are for parents only, except at Harriet Bishop, Edward Neill, M.W. Savage and Gideon Pond where children are invited to attend. Parents can learn in which attendance boundaries they live by using the District 191 SchoolFinder online at www.isd191.org. Children who will be 5 on or before Sept. 1, 2013, are eligible to start kindergarten in September. Parents/guardians will receive a kindergarten registration packet at kindergarten orientation sessions. Completed packets should be returned to the District 191 Welcome Center, located at the Diamondhead Education Center, 200 W. Burnsville Parkway. Those unable to attend an orientation, can register their student at the Welcome Center between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. For more information, contact the Welcome Center at (952) 707-4180 or welcomecenter@burnsville.k12. mn.us. State law requires that children complete an early childhood screening prior to starting school. This can be done by the school district at no cost to families. Call (952) 707-4100 to schedule an appointment.

Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Education District 191â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorable bond rating continues The financial health of Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 was affirmed by the Aa2 rating it received recently from Moodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Investor Services. A bond rating is similar to credit scores for individuals. Better ratings result in more favorable borrowing rates. Bonds are being sold now for $16.9 million for deferred maintenance over the next two years at Burnsville High School and several other schools as outlined in the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facilities plan approved by the Minnesota Department of Education. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We expect the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial position to remain satisfactory over the near term, supported by sound reserves and conservative budgeting,â&#x20AC;? stated Moodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report. The purpose of Moodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ratings is to provide investors with a system to determine relative creditworthiness of securities being sold.

Students demonstrate holiday spirit of giving Students at schools within Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 are involved in projects to benefit families in need during this holiday season. For example, the student council at Sky Oaks

Elementary raised nearly $1,600 to benefit three families through the Armful of Love program. Using the donated funds, students shopped for gifts and wrapped them. Gift cards will also be donated to 360 Communities for families in need. At Rahn Elementary School, student council members gathered donations for Toys for Tots. They appeared on the 5 p.m. news broadcast on Dec. 10 on KARE-11 at the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection site. At Harriet Bishop Elementary, the student council is having a winter coat/ clothing drive until Dec. 21. Also at Harriet Bishop, Project KIDS School Age Care students and staff recently completed their annual food drive and collected 75 bags of groceries for BrainPower in a BackPack, a student-led service program that supplies weekend food for children in need. At Vista View Elementary, student council members collected coats, snow pants, mittens and gloves during November to keep families warm. Currently, the student council is sponsoring a food drive for the local food shelf. Hidden Valley Elementary is collecting coins for Toys for Tots. At Metcalf Junior High, student council and Junior Fest members are collecting items for the local food shelf. As an incentive, the firsthour class that collects the most food items will win a breakfast cooked by Associ-

District 191 kindergarten orientation The 10 elementary schools in Burnsville-EaganSavage School District 191 have scheduled kindergarten orientations for parents/ guardians whose children will be starting kindergarten next fall. They are: â&#x20AC;˘ Rahn Arts & Technology Elementary: Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 6:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ William Byrne STEM Elementary: Thursday, Jan. 10, at 6:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Sky Oaks Elementary: Tuesday, Jan. 15, at 6:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Harriet Bishop Gifted & Talented Elementary: Thursday, Jan. 17, at 6:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Sioux Trail Elementary: Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 6:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Edward Neill Elementary, Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Marion W. Savage Elementary: Thursday, Jan. 24, at 6 p.m.

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Army officer proves mission possible Mark Weber’s message to his sons – a 224page book

I actually thought as I sought out perspective from others.” Weber says people who keep a journal should define their purpose. He sees his as a way to leave a legacy for his children and as a self-teaching tool where he weaves in the perspective of others, research and cited works to reflect the “social barometer” of the times. “It’s a way of keeping myself honest,” Weber said.

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Mark Weber says death is a powerful motivator. But the completion of his book “Tell My Sons” over six recent weeks is more about living than dying. The Rosemount resident and retired Minnesota Army National Guard lieutenant colonel who has been battling Stage 4 inoperable gastrointestinal cancer since he was diagnosed in June 2010 at age 38 lived up to the old Army slogan, “We do more before 9 a.m. than most people do all day long,” to convert a lifelong of letters and journal entries into a book written as a letter to this three sons. “My collaborator is dumbfounded, which I must admit makes me feel a little giddy,” said Weber. “There’s just something about doing what others say cannot be done. … Even I can’t believe I pulled it off.” “Tell My Sons” was released Dec. 7 and since that time, Weber has honored several interview requests, including an appearance in studio on Minnesota Public Radio, and will speak at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, at the Robert Trail Library in Rosemount. During the Rosemount Area Arts Council event, Weber says he will share an empowering message about how he’s managed to do what he has with life and with cancer, and why he thinks that ability is innate in everyone. “More than anything, it’s a focus not upon dying, but upon living with purpose,” he said. Weber’s book also seems to suggest two things that people can carry on in their own lives – one is talking to their children and grandchildren about their own experi-

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Lt. Col. Mark Weber of Rosemount stands with his family – wife Kristin and sons Matt, Noah and Joshua – after singing “Tell My Father” with Matt during the Army Birthday celebration at the Minnesota History Center. ence and the power of journal and letter writing (often considered lost arts in this digital-based world). While his cancer diagnosis spurred him to undertake the project, it was a letter from his grandfather to his grandmother that confirmed the reason why. The letter, which he found as a 12-year-old while going through his grandmother’s things after her death, showed a gentle, playful side to his grandfather that Weber never saw … until then. It showed to Weber the desire he had for his grandparents to share their experiences and thoughts so he could know them more fully and learn something along the way. The book is Weber’s way of filling in the gap for his sons. “I don’t think any kid wants to hear from their parents,” Weber said. “It seems self-evident that all kids take their parents for granted, present company included.” The book includes stories from throughout his life including a disastrous ice fishing trip with his dad, bullying he experienced at school and his work as the U.S. Army military assistant to the Iraqi chief of defense

after the removal of Saddam Hussein. Weber wrote in the book’s introduction, “I realize I might not even get to share it with you boys, let alone with any grandkids,” but he hopes they will ask questions and find answers or perspective to match. “The kinds of stories that are going to carry life lessons are going to include some embarrassment, bad judgment, and admissions of wrong doing (without a ‘but’),” Weber said. “I don’t know many people who are willing to share with strangers, let alone their own family. And for good and healthy reasons. We can all be rather indelicate with how we use or reference such mistakes in future arguments at home, at work, or with life.” Weber encourages people to share their stories with their children on their own terms. “I think the best way of having discussions with your kids is to recognize two vitally important facts: first, that it’s not a black and white (tell or don’t tell) proposition – you don’t have to share every little painful detail in order to underscore a lesson, nor should you leave

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out the details that make it a lesson,” Weber said. “Second, the idea that using personal examples of human failings is an experiment.” He said such interaction allows children to not only learn more about “where they came from” but also “taste the lessons of history in the most personal way.” While these stories can be revealed through conversations, journals and letters reveal a deeper understanding as they preserve one’s feelings and reactions at the time. Keeping a journal is a challenge for most people who lead busy work and family schedules. Weber says he found inspiration to keep writing by reading his own past entries. The activity reminded him of things he may have forgotten or how important they were months or years later. “Writing helps your own brain figure out what it thinks about something,” he said. “That sounds odd to me, but that’s how it works. … Writing it down helps me articulate what I really mean. I get to be precise with myself instead of just emotional. “It often tells me what a fool I was, which sounds bad until I realize that the only reason I can make such a judgment is because I kept counsel with myself of what

Weber says when he received his cancer diagnosis after a routine physical prior to the start of his assignment working as the military assistant to the incoming Afghan minister of the interior, he started organizing his letters and journals when he thought he would only have months to live. The book borrows its title from the song “Tell My Father” from the musical production of “The Civil War.” The song, which recounts the message a dying Union soldier wanted to have related to his father, was sung by Weber and his son, Matthew, at the Army’s 75th Birthday Celebration in June at the Minnesota History Center where Weber was the keynote speaker. During that speech, he told those assembled he had 17 tumors on his liver, a permanent draining tube attached to his body and recently a feeding tube was removed after he went about four months without food. Infections visit him once or twice per month that he said are often more deadly than the cancer because of his weak immune system. In his recent push to write the book, he fed those stories to David Murray, a Chicago-based writer and editor, who told Weber what stories would work best in the narrative he planned to assemble. “I think we’re all better at what we do when we realize we’re at our best when we work with others,” Weber said. Weber started work each day at 5 a.m. and put in about 12-hour days as he was on one of his better streaks in terms of feeling well enough

to work on it. Still, sometimes he was very sick, including a sepsis attack that hospitalized him, and underwent a dangerous surgery, while he produced a chapter a week. “I felt mostly good, and it’s one of the least ill times of my cancer experience, which tells me that there’s some merit to the credo that a purpose-driven life carries immense power,” he said. “Heavy editing” went in to transforming the letters and journal entries into the narrative with the help of Murray’s candid feedback. “Anyone who says they didn’t need to do (heavy editing) must have written a journal with superhuman insight and patience. Journaling is ugly and messy. It’s the first draft of a rough thought,” he said. The results of that rough draft are stunning to Weber. He’s received praise for the book, which includes a foreword by comedian Robin Williams, from former Secretary of State Donald Rumsfeld, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway and author Mitch Albom.

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Ironman rolling out of Lakeville Bad weather, increased expenses, ridership decline cited by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK

After 13 years, the annual Ironman bike race is rolling out of Lakeville and into Washington County. Jon Ridge, the eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ride director, said the April 28 race will be held in the St. Croix River Valley in 2013 to give riders fresh scenery and routes. In an earlier email message to Lakeville city staff, he also said the last four years have been financially difficult for the Ironman event due to poor weather, increased expenses and a decline in riders. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew we had to make a significant change,â&#x20AC;? Ridge wrote. In an interview, Ridge said Lakeville has been a great community for Ironman to be held and did not discount a return someday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a marvelous 13 years in Lakeville,â&#x20AC;? Ridge said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We usually last 10 years in a community, then sometimes a commu-

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The Ironman bike ride will be moving from its longtime start and finish line at Lakeville North High School to Washington County in 2013. nity might ask us to leave, but in Lakeville, the people kept saying: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Are you coming back next year?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;? Ridge has been running bike rides for nonprofits for 30 years and said he has â&#x20AC;&#x153;never felt a warmer welcome or had a better

partnershipâ&#x20AC;? than from Lakeville officials, including Chamber of Commerce, police, City Council, and officials in the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Public Works and Parks and Recreation departments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of the sudden, we felt like we were a part of

Mader, (962) 890-0045, ext. 247. â&#x20AC;˘ Christmas Masses, 4 and 10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24; 8:30 and 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25. â&#x20AC;˘ Bethlehem, a hands-on Holy Land experience, after 4 p.m. Mass Saturday, Jan. 5, and after 8:30 and 11 a.m. Masses Sunday, Jan. 6, in the Parish Atrium. â&#x20AC;˘ Military Support Group, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, Room 17.

â&#x20AC;˘ Suicide Bereavement Support Group, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, Room 17. Information: Toni, (952) 890-0122. â&#x20AC;˘ March For Life,Tuesday, Jan. 22. Buses leave the church at 11:15 a.m. Call to reserve a seat. Child care reservations must be made by noon Friday, Jan. 18. Information: Jamie Moloney, (952) 890-0045, ext. 234, or jmoloney@mmotc.org.

the Lakeville community,â&#x20AC;? Ridge said. The new ride route will include the communities of Scandia, Stillwater, Afton, Lake Elmo, Marine on the St. Croix and Oak Park Heights, offering â&#x20AC;&#x153;vastly differentâ&#x20AC;? terrain from Lakeville, the group stated in an email blast to its cyclists. All the routes will start from the Washington County Fairgrounds and are between 15 and 100 miles. Riders can choose the length of route that is best for them. For the first time, the event will not include the Minnesota Gran Fondo, a timed event, so organizers can focus on running the Ironman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We remain committed to getting everyone out on their bike and encouraging the next generation of riders,â&#x20AC;? the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s email message stated. Local leaders were told in November of the changes planned.

Lakeville police Capt. John Arvidson in an email thanked Ridge for allowing the city to be a part of Ironman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From our vantage point it appeared each year ran smoother than the previous yearâ&#x20AC;? Arvidson wrote. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was always a pleasure to see so many people enjoying the event.â&#x20AC;? In its 45-year history, Ironman has attracted over 100,000 cyclists of every level with short routes for new riders and families and the more challenging 100mile option. Ironman, started in 1967 with about a dozen participants has grown to include 4,500 to 5,000 riders per year, Ridge said. Adult registration is $30 and children register for $15. Funds raised support the nonprofit organization Hostelling International.

PUBLIC NOTICE The following individuals who were convicted of crime(s) in Dakota County have applied for relief from the Minnesota Board of Pardons. The applications will be considered at the meeting of the board scheduled for December 18th at 1:30 in Room 217 of the Minnesota Capitol Building, St. Paul, MN: - Coyne, Catherine Harassing Phone Calls Date: 5/12/2003 Violation of Order for Protection Date: 7/7/2005 - Savage, Joseph Aggravated Forgery Date: 12/15/1975 Victim(s) of the aforementioned offenders have a right to be present at the meeting and to submit an oral or written statement to the board summarizing the harm suffered by the victim as a result of the crime and making a recommendation to the board as to whether the requested relief should be granted or denied. To submit an oral or written statement or to obtain scheduling information, call the Board of Pardons at 651/361-7178. The meeting is open to the public pursuant to Minn. Stat. Â§471.705 (2008).

Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Religion Events at Mary, Mother planned Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville, has planned the following events: â&#x20AC;˘ Sung Morning Prayer, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, in the chapel. â&#x20AC;˘ Prayerful Yoga, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesdays in the Fireside Room. â&#x20AC;˘ Ecumenical TaizĂŠ Prayer, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20. Information: Keri

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PUBLIC NOTICE

AGENDA EAGAN CITY COUNCIL EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER BUILDING DECEMBER 18, 2012 6:30 P.M.

REGULAR MEETING OF THE ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012 Municipal Center First Floor-Council Chambers 3830 Pilot Knob Road 6:30 P.M. MEMBERS: Chair Thomas Heaney, Vice Chair Mark Filipi, Secretary Dan Piper, Peter Dugan, Mike Supina, Jane Vanderpoel and Andy Jansma All items are tentatively scheduled to appear on the Wednesday January 2, 2013 City Council agenda and there are no items tentatively scheduled to appear on the Tuesday January 15, 2013 City Council agenda unless otherwise noted or continued by the Advisory Planning Commission. All items scheduled Council dates are subject to change. I. II. III. IV.

ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADOPT AGENDA AND APPROVE MINUTES VISITORS TO BE HEARD (10 MINUTE TOTAL TIME LIMIT) PUBLIC HEARINGS New Business A. Diffley Marketplace 2nd Addition Applicant Name: Inland TRS Property Management LLC Location: 1004 & 1008 Diffley Road; Lots 4 and 5, Block 1, Diffley Marketplace 2nd Addn. Application: Planned Development Amendment A Planned Development Amendment allow 5,580 full service restaurant and a multi-tenant retail building. File Number: 26-PA-10-11-12 B. Preferred Eagan Applicant Name: Preferred Eagan LLC Location: 2010 Cliff Road; Lot 3, Block 1, Hadler Park Application: Planned Development Amendment A Planned Development Amendment to expand allowable uses to offices and retail File Number: 31-PA-11-11-12 C. Good Times Park Applicant Name: Good Time Park, Inc. Location: 3265 Northwood Circle; Lot 1, Block 1, Northwood business Park 3rd Addition Application: Planned Development Amendment A Planned Development Amendment to allow an indoor commercial recreation use. File Number: 10-PA-09-11-12 D. Kwik Trip - Dodd Rd Applicant Name: Kwik Trip Inc. Location: 3145 Dodd Rd; Lot 1, Block 1, Kwik Trip Application: Conditional Use Permit A Conditional Use Permit to allow above ground fuel tanks. File Number: 10-CU-09-08-12 E. Dakota Path Applicant Name: Hunter Emerson Location: 1290 & 1310 Cliff Rd; Lot 1, Block 1, Parkview Golf Course, E 1/2 OF NW 1/4 EX N 361.60 FT OF W 760.00 FT THEREOF Application: Rezoning A Rezoning of approximately 80 acres from P, Park to PD, Planned Development. File Number: 34-RZ-08-10-12 Application: Preliminary Planned Development A Preliminary Planned Development of approximately 80 acres for 174 single-family dwelling units and up to 100 multi-family senior dwelling units. File Number: 34-PD-04-10-12 Application: Prelminary Subdivision A Preliminary Subdivision of approximately 80 acres to create 174 single-family lots and 8 outlots. File Number: 34-PS-05-10-12 V. OTHER BUSINESS VI. VISITORS TO BE HEARD (FOR THOSE NOT ON AGENDA) 3244845 12/14/12

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA Project No. 1120 - Nicols Road Street Improvements NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55122, on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a public hearing on the improvements, known as Project No. 1120. The proposed project is in accordance with the preliminary engineering report dated November 20, 2012, prepared by the City Assistant Engineer. The estimated cost of the foregoing improvement is as follows: $435,000. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is described as follows: The area located within the North 1⁄2 of Section 30, and South 1⁄2 of Section 19, lying both North and South of Diffley Road, and East of TH 77 (Cedar Avenue), in Township 27, Range 23, in the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota. All persons who desire to be heard with respect to the question of whether or not the above improvements should be made shall be heard at said time and place. Dated November 20, 2012 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Christina M. Scipioni By: Christina M. Scipioni Eagan City Clerk 3236855 12/7-12/14/12

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA Project No. 1097 - Summer Place 1st & 2nd Street Improvements NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55122, on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a public hearing on the improvements, known as Project No. 1097. The proposed project is in accordance with the preliminary engineering report dated November 20, 2012, prepared by the City Assistant Engineer. The estimated cost of the foregoing improvement is as follows: $105,600. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is described as follows: The area located within the Southwest 1⁄4 of Section 25, lying North of Wilderness Run Road and West of Dodd Road, in Township 27, Range 23, in the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota. All persons who desire to be heard with respect to the question of whether or not the above improvements should be made shall be heard at said time and place. Dated November 20, 2012 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Christina M. Scipioni By: Christina M. Scipioni Eagan City Clerk 3236812 12/7-12/14/12

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA Project No. 1121 - Patrick Addition (Hay Lake Court) Street Improvements NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55122, on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a public hearing on the improvements, known as Project No. 1121. The proposed project is in accordance with the preliminary engineering report dated November 20, 2012, prepared by the City Assistant Engineer. The estimated cost of the foregoing improvement is as follows: $33,200. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is described as follows: The area located within the Southwest 1⁄4 of Section 25, adjacent to Hay Lake Court, in Township 27, Range 23, in the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota. All persons who desire to be heard with respect to the question of whether or not the above improvements should be made shall be heard at said time and place. Dated November 20, 2012 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Christina M. Scipioni By: Christina M. Scipioni Eagan City Clerk 3236819 12/7-12/14/12

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA Project No. 1118 - Dodd Farm (Calvin Court) Street Improvements NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55122, on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a public hearing on the improvements, known as Project No. 1118. The proposed project is in accordance with the preliminary engineering report dated November 20, 2012, prepared by the City Assistant Engineer. The estimated cost of the foregoing improvement is as follows: $23,000. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is described as follows: The area located within the Northwest 1⁄4 of Section 25, adjacent to Calvin Court, in Township 27, Range 23, in the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota. All persons who desire to be heard with respect to the question of whether or not the above improvements should be made shall be heard at said time and place. Dated November 20, 2012 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Christina M. Scipioni By: Christina M. Scipioni Eagan City Clerk 3236869 12/7-12/14/12

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA Project No. 1046 - Old Sibley Highway Street Improvements NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55122, on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a public hearing on the improvements, known as Project No. 1046. The proposed project is in accordance with the preliminary engineering report dated November 20, 2012, prepared by the City Assistant Engineer. The estimated cost of the foregoing improvement is as follows: $55,900. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is described as follows: The area located within the Southwest 1⁄4 of Section 19, lying North of Diffley Road and West of TH 77 (Cedar Avenue), in Township 27, Range 23, in the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota. All persons who desire to be heard with respect to the question of whether or not the above improvements should be made shall be heard at said time and place. Dated November 20, 2012 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Christina M. Scipioni By: Christina M. Scipioni Eagan City Clerk 3236832 12/7-12/14/12

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA Project No. 1100 - Dodd Road Street Improvements NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55122, on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a public hearing on the improvements, known as Project No. 1100. The proposed project is in accordance with the preliminary engineering report dated November 20, 2012, prepared by the City Assistant Engineer. The estimated cost of the foregoing improvement is as follows: $487,800. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is described as follows: The area located within the West 1⁄2 of Section 25, lying South of Diffley Road, and North of Cliff Road, in Township 27, Range 23, in the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota. All persons who desire to be heard with respect to the question of whether or not the above improvements should be made shall be heard at said time and place. Dated November 20, 2012 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Christina M. Scipioni By: Christina M. Scipioni Eagan City Clerk 3236807 12/7-12/14/12

I. II. III.

ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADOPT AGENDA RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS A. RECOGNIZE Gene VanOverbeke, Assistant City Administrator and former Director of Administrative Services, for 31 Years of Service to the City of Eagan B. 2012 Eagan Residential Survey Results IV. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items are acted on with one motion unless a request is made for an item to be pulled for discussion) A. APPROVE MINUTES B. PERSONNEL ITEMS C. APPROVE Check Registers D. APPROVE Eagan Volunteer Fire Relief Association Board Members' Salaries E. ADOPT a Resolution accepting a $270 donation from Commons on Marice F. APPROVE a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Police and the Eagan Police Department G. ADOPT a Resolution accepting a $1000 donation from Wal-Mart H. APPROVE the final financing package for the Eagan Fire Safety Center and related improvements I. APPROVE 2013 Enterprise Fund budgets for Public Utilities (Water, Sewer, Street Lighting, Storm Drainage/Water Quality), Cascade Bay, Community Center, and Fiber Infrastructure (AccessEagan) J. APPROVE 2013 Special Revenue Fund budgets: Housing Fund, DWI Forfeiture Fund, Minnesota Investment Fund (MIF) Revolving Loan Fund, Cable TV Franchise Fees Fund, Cedar Grove Special Services District Fund, and E-TV Fund K. APPROVE Professional Services Agreement with Hoisington Koegler Group for Central Area Small Area Study L. WAIVE adjacent community review/comment period for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 3160 and 3170 Sibley Memorial Highway M. RECEIVE Petition to Vacate Public Drainage & Utility Easement, Lot 3, Block 1 Oaks of Bridgewater 3rd Addition, and Schedule Public Hearing for January 15, 2013 N. APPROVE Amendment to Consulting Engineering Fee Schedule (2013) O. PRESENT Feasibility Report for Project 1029 South Oaks Additions and Schedule Public Hearing (January 15, 2013) P. PRESENT Feasibility Report for 1065 Lexington Way and Schedule Public Hearing (January 15, 2013). Q. PRESENT Feasibility Report for Project 1102 Weston Hills Additions and Schedule Public Hearing (January 15, 2013) R. PRESENT Feasibility Report for Project 1103 Lexington Pointe 8th-12th and Schedule Public Hearing (January 15, 2013). S. PRESENT Feasibility Report for Project 1110 Wilderness Run 2nd & 4th and Schedule Public Hearing (January 15, 2013) T. PRESENT Feasibility Report for Project 1117 Manor Lake/Lakeview Trail and Schedule Public Hearing (January 15, 2013) U. AUTHORIZE application of a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council for a Community Arts Grant V. APPROVE a Resolution to accept a donation of $1,000 from the Dakota Center of the Arts for new studio easels for the Eagan Art House W. APPROVE change of manager for Axel's Bonfire's On-Sale Liquor License . APPROVE Amendments to the AccessEagan non-exclusive network access and use agreement and property owner connection agreements; and approve non-disclosure agreements with MP Nexlevel LLC and Arvig Construction X. APPROVE Amendments to the AccessEagan non-exclusive network access and use agreement and property owner connection agreements; and approve nondisclosure agreements with MP Nexlevel LLC and Arvig Construction V. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 2013 Fee Schedule B. VARIANCE - Paul Devine - A 2 % Variance to the required 20% maximum building coverage for an addition located at 3620 Falcon Way C. WELLHEAD PROTECTION PLAN - Part I D. PROJECT 1088 (Cedar Grove Boulevard - Phase II Street & Utility Improvements) E. PROJECT 1121 (Patrick Addition) Street Improvements F. PROJECT 1120 (Nicols Road) Street Improvements G. PROJECT 1119 (Eagandale Center Industrial Park) Street Improvements H. PROJECT 1118 (Dodd Farm) Street Improvements I. PROJECT 1046 (Old Sibley Highway) Street Improvements J. PROJECT 1100, Dodd Road (Cliff Rd. to Diffley Rd.) Street Improvements K. PROJECT 1097, Summer Place/Summer Place Second Street Improvements VI. OLD BUSINESS VII. NEW BUSINESS VIII. LEGISLATIVE / INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE IX. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY A. CALL TO ORDER B. ADOPT AGENDA C. CONSENT AGENDA 1. APPROVE EDA Minutes 2. AUTHORIZE Preparation of Market Analysis for Former Cedar Grove Credit Union Property 3. APPROVE Access Agreement for Dakota County to Facilitate Environmental Remediation of Certain Properties in the Cedar Grove Redevelopment District D. OLD BUSINESS 1. APPROVE Settlement Agreement for the Acquisition of the former Larson Automotive property at 3955 Cedarview Drive E. NEW BUSINESS F. OTHER BUSINESS G. ADJOURN X. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA A. City Attorney B. City Council Comments C. City Administrator D. Director of Public Works E. Director of Community Development XI. VISITORS TO BE HEARD (for those persons not on the agenda) XII. CLOSED SESSION XIII. ADJOURNMENT 3244985 12/14/12

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA Project No. 1088 Cedar Grove Boulevard -Phase II Street and Utility Improvements NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55122, on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a public hearing on the improvements, known as Project No. 1088. The proposed project is in accordance with the preliminary engineering report dated November 2012, prepared by Bolton & Menk, Inc., Consulting Engineers & Surveyors. The estimated cost of the foregoing improvement is as follows: $3,531,900. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is described as follows: The area located within the North 1⁄2 of Section 19, lying North of Diffley Road and West of TH 77 (Cedar Avenue), in Township 27, Range 23, in the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota. All persons who desire to be heard with respect to the question of whether or not the above improvements should be made shall be heard at said time and place. Dated November 20, 2012 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Christina M. Scipioni By: Christina M. Scipioni Eagan City Clerk 3235745 12/7-12/14/12

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA Project No. 1119 - Eagandale Center Industrial Park Street Improvements NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55122, on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a public hearing on the improvements, known as Project No. 1119. The proposed project is in accordance with the preliminary engineering report dated November 20, 2012, prepared by the City Assistant Engineer. The estimated cost of the foregoing improvement is as follows: $984,700. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is described as follows: The area located within Section 11, lying North of Yankee Doodle Road (CSAH 28), East of Lexington Avenue (CSAH 43), and South of Lone Oak Road (CSAH 26), in Township 27, Range 23, in the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota. All persons who desire to be heard with respect to the question of whether or not the above improvements should be made shall be heard at said time and place. Dated November 20, 2012 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Christina M. Scipioni By: Christina M. Scipioni Eagan City Clerk 3236801 12/7-12/14/12

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF INTENT OPERATE AERATION SYSTEM MCDONOUGH LAKE - LEBANON HILLS REGIONAL PARK The County of Dakota, pursuant to the terms and conditions of a Permit to Lake Aeration System, granted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, hereby gives notice of its intent to operate a winter lake aeration system in the City of Eagan. The system shall consist of an air injection pump. The system shall be in operation on McDonough Lake in the northeast section of Lebanon Hills Regional Park. The period of aeration operation shall be during periods of suitable ice cover commencing on or about January 1, 2013, and ending on or about April 15, 2013. The aeration system may create open water and thin ice conditions. The public is cautioned to stay clear of all areas marked with warning signs on the lake. For further information call 952.891.7992. 3240844 12/14-12/21/12

NOTICE OF INTENT TO OPERATE AERATION SYSTEM HOLLAND LAKE - LEBANON HILLS REGIONAL PARK The County of Dakota, pursuant to the terms and conditions of a Permit for Lake Aeration System, granted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, hereby gives notice of its intent to operate a winter lake aeration system in Eagan. The system shall consist of an air injection pump. The system shall be in operation near the northwest shore of Holland Lake at Lebanon Hills Regional Park. The period of aeration operation shall be during periods of suitable ice cover commencing on or about January 1, 2013 and ending on or about April 15, 2013. The aeration system may create open water and thin ice conditions. The public is cautioned to stay clear of all areas marked with warning signs on the lake. For further information call (952) 891-7992. 3240827 12/14-12/21/12

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible by the Burnsville City Council, 100 Civic Center Parkway, in the Council Chambers on an application to vacate part of the drainage and utility easement in Lot 1, Block 1, WATERFORD 2, according to the recorded plat thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota. All persons desiring to speak on this item are encouraged to attend. For more information concerning this request, please contact the City of Burnsville at (952) 895-4457. Macheal Brooks, City Clerk City of Burnsville 3235773 12/7-12/14/12

NOTICE OF THE CITY OF EAGAN POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status or status with regard to public assistance. Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities will be provided upon advance notice of at least 96 hours. If a notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City of Eagan will attempt to provide such aid. Telephone: (651) 675-5000; TDD: (651) 454-8535. 3244095 12/14/12

UPS worker in Eagan is charged with mail theft every now and then, but progressed to taking packages every day. Nguyen allegedly told investigators he believes he is “a kleptomaniac,” one who has a compulsion to steal. With Nguyen’s consent, investigators searched his vehicle and found five Red Wing shoe boxes, all stolen from the center, according to the complaint. The alleged mail theft isn’t Nguyen’s first run-in with the law. He has a prior conviction of fifth-degree drug possession, and four convictions of driving after suspension between 2005 and 2007. UPS has since fired Nguyen, according to recent reports. If convicted of mail theft, Nguyen could face up to three years in prison. He is scheduled to appear in court at 9 a.m. Jan. 7 in Hastings.

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A UPS worker faces felony charges for allegedly stealing packages from a distribution center in Eagan. Phat Vinh Nguyen, 36, was charged in Dakota County District Court on Nov. 26 with one count of felony mail theft. According to the criminal complaint, a UPS security employee reported to the U.S. Postal Investigation Service in February he suspected Nguyen, an Inver Grove Heights resident, of stealing packages from the customer service area at the distribution center. The security agent set up surveillance, which allegedly showed Nguyen taking packages from the center on three occasions between April 9 and April 16. During an interview with postal inspectors on April 17, Nguyen admitted to taking packages in February, according to the complaint. Jessica Harper is at jessica. He allegedly said he started harper@ecm-inc.com or faceby only taking one package book.com/sunthisweek.

Dakota County receives award A program developed by a six-county collaborative of Adult Protective Services staff from Dakota, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, Steele and Washington counties was recognized with a 2012 Outstanding Service Award by the Association of Minnesota Counties for exhibiting excellence and innovation. The award

was presented at the association’s annual conference Dec. 3 in St. Cloud. The collaborative worked with the National Council on Crime and Delinquency to develop and implement an intake, safety, and strength and needs assessment that met the needs of the APS workers in Minnesota.

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wanted for him knowing what Dad went through.” Christmas Decor launched its Decorated Family program about 10 years ago to assist military families in need, said Melissa Crayford of Christmas Decor. “It’s our way to give back to the community that has supported us,” she said. In addition to loaning and installing Christmas decorations for the Clevelands and other military families, Christmas Decor removes the decorations for free at the end of the holidays. The crew finished working on the Clevelands’ home within two hours, leaving just enough time to surprise Kathy and David as they arrived home from work. Unsure for a moment if he had arrived at the correct home, David looked at the decorations in amazement. Overcome with joy, Kathy hugged Geoff and Crayford. “I love it,” she said. “I can’t thank you enough.”

Within a few weeks of sending the nomination, Geoff’s family was one of two military families in Minnesota selected to receive the free decorating services. Unbeknownst to Kathy and David, a crew of six Christmas Decor workers came to their home on Dec. 6 with lights, garland and festive red bows, which they neatly drew across the home’s trim and shrubbery. Several strands of lights were custom fit to the shape of the ranch-style home’s roof. “It’s pretty cool,” Geoff said. “It’s more than I expected.” Geoff said he hopes the decorations will make Christmas a little brighter for his mother as well as for Matt, who will be home on leave for the holidays. Despite her illness, Kathy focuses her attention on her job as a guidance secretary at Eagle Ridge Junior High School in Savage and on her sons, Geoff said. “She’s always been there for us,” he said. “She supported my brother’s decision to join the Army even though it’s not what she

Jessica Harper is at jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Age 85, of Rosemount, passed away peacefully on December 5th, 2012 at the Augustana Health Care Center. She is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Josie Lynn Anderson; her parents; and her brother, Hilary Chwialkowski. Evelyn is survived by her children, James, Jerald (Teresa), Michael (Julie) and Mary (Patrick) McCoy; her 9 grandchildren, Zach McCoy, Louis Anderson, Trebor Anderson, Kailey McCoy, Jenna Anderson, Josh Anderson, Lauren Anderson, MacKenzie McCoy, and Benjamin Anderson; 3 sisters, Adeline Kurowski, Bernadette Pietruszewski and Diane Shore; nieces, nephews and friends. A very Special thanks to Dakota County Public Health, DARTS and Augustana Health Care Center for all of their wonderful and generous help, care and concern for Evelyn. Her memorial service was held on Monday, December 10 at 11AM in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rosemount. Her burial will take place in the church cemetery at a later date. The family wishes that all memorials be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Arrangements for Evelyn were handled through the Apple Valley Chapel of Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 952-432-2331.

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Age 73 of Elko, MN passed away December 9, 2012. She is preceded in death by her sister; Alice and brother, Robert. Survived by her husband, Jerry; sons, Eric (Jennifer) and Neal (Cheryl); and her grandson, Gavin; sisters, Mary Aspinall and Phyllis (Joe) Zelenski; also by other loving relatives and friends. Memorial Service, will be 11AM Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at Highview Church (26690 Highview Avenue) Farmington. Memorial visitation is one hour prior to the service at church. White Funeral Home Lakeville (952)469-2723 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

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Neighbors step up in New Market fire by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK

Neighbors’ generosity has left a local couple counting their blessings in the midst of devastating loss. Five-thousand miles separated Doug and Dorothy DuSold from their 23-year-old daughter Cass at around 8:30 p.m. Oct. 9, when she narrowly escaped barefoot from their intensely burning New Market Township home. The DuSolds had just landed in Rome for a longplanned vacation when Doug powered his cell phone and it came alive with text and voice messages from concerned neighbors. Leading Dorothy from an airport line, Doug said, “First, nobody was hurt. Second, let’s sit down because it’s bad.” “I never knew a fire could engulf a home that quickly,” said the DuSold’s Livery Lane neighbor Liz Shannon. “There were flames shooting up from the middle of the home and out of the roof.” Next-door neighbor Cherie Browne said they did not know about the fire until Cass knocked on their door and asked them to keep her dog and cat while she and other neighbors searched for the family’s two other cats. Cherie described the fire as “an inferno,” and said she heard glass windows breaking and blowing out from its force. High winds fueled concerns that flames would spread to neighboring homes, all on several-acre lots, and the woods on Livery Lane, in the Ellingboe Estates subdivision, said Elko New Market Fire Chief Todd Friedges, who had called in backup support as he drove to the scene. “I saw a glow in the sky, so I knew we had something big,” Friedges said.

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Flames devoured Doug and Dorothy DuSold’s New Market Township home Oct. 9 when they were out of town. Neighbors cared for their daughter and have gone to extraordinary lengths to help the family recover. He said when he arrived about four minutes after Cass’ 911 call, the back of the home was engulfed and flames were shooting 20 feet in the air. “It was huge,” he said. About 40 to 50 firefighters from Elko New Market, Lakeville, Prior Lake, New Prague and Burnsville would join to battle the toxic smoke and fire in the wind, facing intense heat while dragging hose hundreds of yards up the rural driveway too narrow for trucks to travel. “We were told that the firefighters were running back and forth to their trucks at a pace that had them falling to the ground for rest, all the while dealing with intense heat and toxic smoke,” Doug wrote in a letter to Sun Thisweek. “The fire was extinguished and contained through heroic efforts. We don’t know how to adequately say thank you.”

Doug and Dorothy knew nothing of the intensity of the situation as they franticly arranged reservations on the first flight home. Neighbors had not wanted to tell them too much over the phone and concentrated on comforting the horrified Cass, who with the DuSolds’ consent, spent the night with the Shannons. “Their main concern was their daughter,” Liz said. “Doug said houses are one thing, but I want you first and foremost to please take care of my daughter.” Neighbors already were offering the Lakeville North graduate help and support. “We were all reassuring Cassandra that it would be OK,” said Liz’s husband, Frankie Shannon. “The neighbors began pulling together, making sure she had clothes, was warm and cared for, had money and offered a place to stay so

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she had what she needed.” Sometime during the early morning hours, Cass rescued her family’s second cat in a neighbor’s driveway. Before leaving to a doctor appointment the next morning, Cass was also joyfully reunited with Loki, the family’s remaining cat that she had feared dead. Liz and Cass rushed the frightened, water-drenched animal to the vet, and with oxygen, medical care and a shampoo to get the smoky smell out, Loki is now back to her delightfully cantankerous self. The next day, neighbors brought food and took Cass shopping for clothes and other necessities since she had run out of the house in her pajamas. “She said she didn’t need anything,” Liz recalled. “We said, ‘Sweetie, you have no shoes.’ ” Doug said seeing ashes left of the home they built

them into the Lakeville condominium one of their neighbors offered them. Neighbors also made sure the family had some Christmas cheer. Mike and Cherie Browne hosted the neighborhood’s annual Christmas party last weekend, and each neighbor surprised the DuSolds with at least one special ornament. “These are nice ornaments like you would have collected yourself over the years,” Doug said. Lowell and Carrie Grimm gave them some porcelain bell ornaments that had been in their family for generations. “As opposed to them all being brand new ornaments, we wanted to make sure people understood that ornaments on Christmas trees can be a reflection of family over time,” Lowell said. Despite losing all their possessions, Doug said they are thankful that no lives were lost in the blaze, and humbly grateful for the firefighters’ work and the outpouring of support from their neighbors. “What they have done changes our focus away from the disaster to the blessing of people around you,” Doug said. In his letter, he added, “the people around us have shown us that there are far more valuable things than what we lost in the fire and perhaps the greatest blessing of all is to have your eyes opened to the blessings around us.” The couple is planning to rebuild on the same lot. “Someone said ‘you’re empty nesters – you can go anywhere in the country and live,’ ” Doug said. “We talked about it, and this is the place we want to live. I can’t imagine a better neighborhood.”

in 1995 was “like a kick in the gut,” and they realized everything they owned was in the luggage they were carrying. “When we got back, many neighbors saw us drive up,” Doug said. “They came over and gave us hugs. They asked if there was anything they could do. … There was a lot of conversations, and of course, everyone said we could stay with them. We said the insurance company was taking care of everything.” Undaunted, neighbors purchased a portable storage unit for the family to store any belongings that were salvageable; among the most heartbreaking losses were photos and a baby grand piano Dorothy played. “She is an exceptional piano player,” Frankie said. At first, the DuSolds stayed at a hotel that ac- Laura Adelmann is at laura. cepted pets, but the insur- adelmann@ecm-inc.com or ance company has moved facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Blaze downhill hoping to continue state trips Alpine teams have been on the slopes for weeks by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK

After a weekend full of snow, people across the south metro might have thought it’s time get the skis waxed up for winter. If they do, they might find the Burnsville Alpine skiing team, which has been on snow for weeks thanks to Buck Hill in Burnsville making snow. The weather hasn’t slowed the Blaze’s progression. That’s good news for a program that’s made appearances at state the past couple of years, with the boys team qualifying for state in 2011 and the girls team competing last season. The boys return three members of last year’s South Suburban Conference championship team in Tom Flickinger (who finished 41st at state in February), Jon Garbe and Jack Lindsay. Sam Anderson, Jacob Allen and Jacob Baker are showing improvement, and up-and-coming eighthgraders Alex Mehan and Mason Young give the Blaze depth. The first goal is to win the South Suburban Con-

ference, where Lakeville North, Bloomington Jefferson and Eagan/Eastview all expect to contend. “We welcome the challenge,” head coach Derek Nash said. “I hope that the boys team can qualify for the state meet this year, and follow our girls appearance from last season. It would be a great way to send off our lone senior captain, Tom Flickinger.” The success has led to a bigger lineup with newcomers Quinten Anderson, Kendall Smith, Andrew Peterson, Cole Hansen, Will Schaefers and Trenton Coyne in tow. Kristen Weber, a former captain of the University of Minnesota skiing team from 2006-10, joins the Burnsville Alpine program to coach the girls. “It’s been really fun to join this team and jump right in with my coaching style,” she said. “Derek Nash is an outstanding coach to be working with and together we make a solid coaching team. We’ve been on the snow for almost two weeks now and while the kids have been really anxious to run gates,

the weather has not allowed us to do so, so we’ve been working on improving free skiing and exercising some race drills.” She’s been an assistant coach at Breck and will lead a Burnsville girls team that returns four skiers who competed at state last year. Senior captain Laura Garbe, junior captain Erica Lindsay, Elizabeth Drusch and Maddie Roberts helped the Blaze reach the 2012 state meet. “We are all hoping to be conference champions and have a higher team overall performance at state this year,” Weber said. The Blaze is looking at a long list of skiers to fill the remaining spots, including Emma Baker, Jayna Adams, Jessie Drymon, Linn Wulferding, Callie Fox, Bailey Kuether, Michaela Town and newcomers Taylor Andrie, Sophia Feller, Madelyn Chilton, Fiona Chow and Dianna Tschyuk. The teams begin their season Tuesday with a meet at Buck Hill. Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Nordic skiers thrilled for snow by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK

Few people were more excited to see snow last weekend than cross country skiers. After spending the 201112 season driving to facilities that make their own snow such as Elm Creek in Maple Grove and Trollhaugen in Dresser, Wis., high school Nordic skiers can now compete closer to home. The Burnsville girls Nordic team is as pumped up as anyone after qualifying for state last season, especially with its top skier, Vivian Hett, returning. “I was ecstatic not only to see it snowing outside but to see the ground actually being frozen enough for the snow to stick as well,” Hett said. “It will be really nice not having to drive to places north of us just to ski on fake snow.” Hett has been refining her endurance athletic abilities all year. She finished 16th at the state Class AA girls cross country meet in the fall and 14th in the 3,200-meter run at the state track and field meet in the spring. But skiing is her thing. She finished eighth in pursuit at the state meet last season and 17th in her age group at the USSA Marriott Junior Nationals classic race last March in Utah. Hett “is in great shape and is looking forward to hav-

ing another strong season,” Burnsville coach Chris Harvey said. “She has improved her strength a lot from last year and that will help her ski with more power and efficiency.” Hett’s goal this season is to get into the top five at state, and be an All-American at the Junior Nationals in Fairbanks, Alaska, in March, which would require a top-10 finish in any race. Having a talent like Hett on the roster helps push her teammates. “She sets a great example at practice,” Harvey said. “Our team is fortunate to have a skier of her caliber around.” She leads a loaded roster for the Blaze. Everyone who helped the team qualify and finish sixth at the state Nordic meet last season is back. Four other all-conference skiers – Jordan Horner, Krista Bain, Tori Felton, and Jane Koch – will help lead the charge. “The girls team has set a goal of top three at the state meet,” Harvey said. Snow will only help increase interest in the sport. In 2010-11, snow was abundant and interest spiked. But last year, when athletes spent more time driving to find snow, interest dropped. “The snow should have a big impact on our new ski-

ers this year,” Hett said. “We lost a few new skiers last year from the lack of snow because they were never able to be taught how to actually ski. This year, we have already had all of our new skiers on snow.” Burnsville’s boys team returns Nate Blichfeldt and Sam Porter, who hope to build on their varsity experience from last year. The team has 14 new skiers, which is a lot, according to Harvey. It doesn’t help that the first four weeks of practice were spent on dry land. One meet at Valleywood Golf Course in Apple Valley was already rescheduled to Dec. 20. Without snow, the team lifted weights two to three times a week before school, and did dry-land training in the afternoons. “Cross-training helps out a lot with this sport,” Hett said. “It helps your body to stay fit and relaxed, ready for the winter season. Strength is my weakness. The more I am in that weight room, the more and more it helps me to become a better skier.” With about a foot of snow on the ground, all the training will be worth it. Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Eagan lost its seasonopening gymnastics meet, but the Wildcats didn’t feel defeated. Early-season competitions are about establishing a baseline against which future performances can be measured. The Wildcats’ 136.625-132.125 loss at Rosemount on Tuesday night at least gives them an idea of what is possible with few more weeks of practice. “It’s a very good starting point for us. We scored 124 at the beginning of last season,” coach Shelly Eklund said. “We have some depth this year, and it’s good to know that. We didn’t have a good night on the (balance) beam — we had too many falls — but we have time to work on that.” Eagan has a strong returning all-around gymnast in Katharine (Kat) Torres, who was 10th on vault at the 2012 state meet and 22nd in the all-around. In Tuesday night’s meet at Rosemount, Torres placed first on vault (9.375) and uneven bars (8.75) and was second allaround (34.70). Autumn Myhand, an eighth-grader in her first year on the high school team, scored 34.45 in the all-around to place third. Right now, Torres and Myhand are the varsity’s two all-arounders. The Wildcats’ roster of 27 gymnasts has four seniors – Torres, Emily Swenson, Marin Haugen and Nicole Kruchten – and a half-dozen juniors.

“This is a point we can build from,” Eklund said. “Last year we had a lot of young gymnasts because we lost a lot of seniors from the year before. Now we have some kids with experience as well as a few girls who are in their first year with the high school team.” The Lakeville schools have been among the stronger South Suburban Conference teams in recent years. Rosemount could be an emerging power because the Irish scored more than 136 points Tuesday night despite having two all-conference gymnasts out of their lineup because of injuries. So, the Wildcats have some work ahead if they’re going to be one of the top teams in the league by the end of the season. But, Eklund said, Eagan now has the personnel to at least give it a shot. Eagan returns to competition at 1 p.m. Saturday in a six-team invitational at St. Cloud Tech High School. The next meet – and the last one before the holiday break – is 6 p.m. Dec. 18 at home against Lakeville North. The meet against North will be the Wildcats’ last for almost three weeks. A lengthy holiday break is a tradition in gymnastics, where gymnasts use the time to refine their skills and learn new ones. For many teams, that Photo by Mike Shaughnessy leads to a jump in scores in January, and Eklund said Eagan junior Zoe Lamb competes on the balance beam at a she hopes the Wildcats will South Suburban Conference gymnastics meet at Rosemount experience the same thing. on Tuesday night.

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There have been times in the last decade when Eagan was one of the top 10 teams in the state Class AAA wrestling rankings. That’s the goal again, Wildcats coach Chad Gage said. As for whether Eagan can become known as a wrestling school, “we’ll have to see about that,” Gage said. “There are some strong boys sports here. But we were ranked six or seven years ago, and we’re looking to get back there.” The Wildcats didn’t have an auspicious start to the 2012-13 season, finishing 13th of 14 teams at their season-opening tournament Dec. 1 at Lakeville North. Last weekend was an improvement as Eagan finished sixth of 16 teams at the Jackson County Central Invitational. “We wrestled some teams that are well respected in southwest Minnesota, and we were missing three wrestlers,” Gage said. By “missing three wrestlers” Gage meant that the Wildcats chose not to enter wrestlers at three weights because of some inexperienced competitors. “We’re at a point where we’re still trying to develop kids, and we didn’t want to throw them into the meat grinder right away,” he said. “We have kids who will be wrestling a combination of JV and varsity matches for a while.” The Wildcats, however,

have solid experience at other parts of their lineup, particularly at 285 pounds, where senior Colin Fisher returns after finishing fifth in the state Class AAA meet in March. He won his weight class at the Lakeville North tournament and finished second at Jackson County Central. Eagan senior Kevin Martinez was the Wildcats’ lone weight class champion at Jackson County Central, taking first at 195. “He’s a great kid and one of the hardest workers in our room,” Gage said. Some of Eagan’s other experienced returnees are junior Naser Ali (106), junior Dawit Gebreab (120) and sophomore Victor Tokman (152). Sophomore Joe Dubbels took second at 132 in the Jackson County Central tournament. The team has only four seniors on its roster – Fisher, Martinez, Luke Keller (160) and Dakota Joseph (152). Eagan has 13 wrestlers who are ninth-graders or younger. “I’m really impressed with our freshman class,” Gage said. “There’s a lot of them, which is always a good sign.” That process will continue Saturday at East Ridge High School in Woodbury. “That will be a good test for some of our young kids,” Gage said. “We front-loaded our schedule with individual tournaments so we can get our kids some experience. The team lineup doesn’t take shape until the end of January, so there’s still a lot of time for that.”

Notebook: Eagles, Lightning on display at Tip-Off Classic Both local teams lose their games by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK

The Breakdown Tip-Off Classic has become one of the biggest events on the Minnesota high school boys basketball schedule. The event features top-ranked teams, big crowds and numerous college coaches who come to scout the local players. Apple Valley and Eastview considered it an honor to be invited to play in the Tip-Off Classic on Saturday at Minnetonka High School. On the court, things didn’t go as well as both teams lost their games. Apple Valley, which was No. 1 in the state Class 4A preseason ranking, lost to

seventh-ranked Park Center 72-70. Eagles junior guard Tyus Jones, the subject of a nationwide college recruiting competition, wasn’t far from a triple-double with 20 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Junior forward Dennis Austin had 17 points and a team-high 10 rebounds. Senior guard Harry Sonie scored 12 points. Park Center senior guard Quinton Hooker, who has signed with the University of North Dakota, had a game-high 26 points. Apple Valley returned to Minnetonka High on Tuesday and left with a better taste in its mouth after defeating Minnetonka 82-68 in a non-conference game. Jones had 35 points, Brock Bertram 15 and Dustin

Fronk 14 for the Eagles, 2-1 overall. Defending state Class 4A champion Osseo defeated Eastview 50-40 at the TipOff Classic. Senior center Ben Oberfeld led Eastview with 16 points and senior guard Ryan Lockard had 10. The Lightning dropped to 1-2 overall after losing to Hopkins 80-47 on Tuesday night. Lockard scored 16 points for Eastview.

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cats can run and score. Eagan drubbed Fridley 7745 and St. Paul Harding 8267 in its two games in North St. Paul. Junior guard Michael Gorder had 25 points and senior forward Mark Woodcock scored 22 in the victory over Harding. On Tuesday, Eagan took a step up in competition and came away with a 60-58 overtime victory at Wayzata. Gorder had another big game, scoring 26 points, and senior guard Ryan Johnson added 10.

Matt Vollum, Eagan’s new head boys basketball Power on ﬁre coach, admitted he needed to learn more about his team for Apple Valley as the Wildcats prepared for Apple Valley’s girls hocka two-day tournament last ey team has won six of its week in North St. Paul. first 10 games, and junior He knows now the Wild- forward Erica Power is a big

reason the Eagles are above .500. Power has scored goals in her last four games, including two in the Eagles’ 3-2 upset of third-ranked Edina on Dec. 4. She scored once in a 3-2 loss to Eagan on Dec. 6, had two goals as the Eagles defeated Prior Lake 5-4 on Dec. 8, and scored her team’s goal in a 3-1 loss to Hopkins on Tuesday. She has nine goals and seven assists for 16 points in 10 games. Compton moves up Former Rosemount High School and University of South Dakota football player Tom Compton last week was promoted to the Washington Redskins’ active roster. He had spent the first 13 weeks of the season on the practice squad after being drafted in the sixth round by

the Redskins in April. “Knowing they see me work hard and they think I can handle that position, I’m pretty proud of that,” Compton told the Washington Post. “I’ve gotten so much better at everything. … I’ve gotten better at adjusting to the talent and the speed, and different protections. Just grown by leaps and bounds.” The opening on the 53man active roster was created when defensive back Cedric Griffin, a former Minnesota Viking, was suspended for four games by the NFL for using a performance-enhancing drug. Mike Shaughnessy is at mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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There’s nothing like being needed to coax a coach out of retirement. Eastview was seeking its third head gymnastics coach in three years. Kim Miklya teaches physical education at the high school and coached varsity gymnastics at Apple Valley for 17 years before stepping down in 2002. She said she was not contemplating a return to coaching until she looked at the employment opportunities page on the Minnesota State High School League website and saw numerous openings for gymnastics coaches. “I knew it was going to be very difficult for our administration to find a replacement so late in the game,” Miklya said. So she made a recommendation: herself. Eastview named her to the position in September, and this week Miklya coached in a high school gymnastics meet for the first time in more than a decade. The Lightning’s first meet was Tuesday at Apple Valley, the school Miklya coached to state championships in 1989 and 2001. Miklya said she has been too busy trying to get Eastview ready for its first competition to contemplate the irony of returning to coaching at her former school. She had not been out of gymnastics entirely; since leaving Apple Valley, she helped run the state meet. “It was a decision I needed to discuss with my family,” she said. “It was a hard decision, but this is where I want to be.” The Lightning roster has 10 seniors. Eastview also had a couple of seventhgraders with club experience join the team. Miklya

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Kim Miklya, who guided Apple Valley to two state gymnastics championships, is back coaching a high school team this season – except now it’s at Eastview. said the coaches are still trying to figure out how all the pieces will fit. “Anytime you have the opportunity to have that kind of leadership with 10 seniors, it’s a good situation,” Miklya said. “They know it’s their last year, and I think they want to leave a footprint. It’s a great foundation.” Abby Fouts, Grace Nelson and Hailee Tsurusaki, all seniors, are Eastview’s captains. Miklya said she wouldn’t hesitate to put her three seventh-graders – Kayla Brunner, Kelsey Dolejs and Grace Gall – into varsity competition if they show they’re ready. “They’re what I like to call ‘old souls,’ ” Miklya said. “They know the sport, and they’ve been competing for a while.” Teams are required to use at least one all-arounder in varsity meets. Miklya said the Lightning gymnasts are

training like they’re all allarounders. But, she added, she’s not sure how many will compete in all four events. Brent Anderson, who had been an assistant coach for Miklya at Apple Valley, will be an assistant coach with the Lightning. Other assistant coaches include 2008 U.S. Olympic triple jump qualifier Shani Marks Johnson, who had been a gymnast before switching to track and field, and Cassie Weaver, a volleyball player at Concordia University in St. Paul who had been a Level 10 club gymnast during high school. Two other former gymnasts, A.J. Buckner and Gina Clementi, also are on the coaching staff. Eastview will have its first home meet at 6 p.m. Dec. 18 against Rosemount. Mike Shaughnessy is at mike. shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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It’s not easy building a wrestling program in the shadow of the sport’s behemoth, but Eastview coach Kurt Habeck said he believes his team is making strides. Seven-time defending state champion Apple Valley is just a couple of miles away. Eastview is still looking for its first state title. A positive sign for the Lightning is the interest students have shown in the sport. Eastview has 65 students out for wrestling, 20 of which are ninth-graders or younger. About onethird of them are in their first year of competition. With the postseason not beginning until February, what better time to give them a taste of what high school wrestling is like? “The lineup in February will be a different story, but for now those kids are going to get a chance,” Ha-

beck said of his younger wrestlers. Eastview opened its season by winning three matches at home on Nov. 30. The closest match was a one-point victory over Woodbury. “I thought the kids did a great job all night, and we got a lot of kids involved in matches,” Habeck said. Last week, Eastview defeated Burnsville 45-28 in a South Suburban Conference match, then won two of three matches at the Northfield Duals on Dec. 7. At Northfield, Eastview defeated Bloomington Kennedy 31-27 and Northfield 42-36 and lost to Henry Sibley 51-31. The Lightning has one wrestler ranked in the top 10 at his weight by the Guillotine, a statewide online wrestling publication. Junior Jacob Rukavina is seventh at 145 pounds, although he has competed at

160 and 170 so far this season. He was a state qualifier in 2012. “He trained a lot in the offseason and he’s one of 20 kids we took to the University of Michigan for a team camp,” Habeck said. One of the Lightning’s younger wrestlers, seventhgrader Tony Watts, won his first three matches at 106 pounds. Against Burnsville, Gavin Greenlee (113), George Farmah (126), Alex Lindstrom (132), Casey Dravis (145), Luke Dodd (152), Anthony Munos (160) and Tom Delich (195) won by fall. Eastview wrestled a non-conference match at Farmington on Thursday and will go to a tournament at East Ridge High School in Woodbury on Saturday. Mike Shaughnessy is at mike.shaughnessy@ecminc.com or facebook.com/ sunthisweek.

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Specializing in residential & commercial repairs & maintenance. Fully insured. Lic#20639540

651-815-4147

Locally owned & operated

accept Visa/MC/Discvr.

MZ Services Painting & Drywall 651-338-2499

Bonded • Insured

gardnerconcrete@integra.net Free Estimates

•FREE ESTIMATES •INSURED

Full Interior & Exterior www.ktpainting.com

651-452-4802

Contact Jeanne at

952-392-6875

Deadline: Mondays at 3pm

952-352-9986 www.icegutter.com

Roof Shoveling/Steaming. Snow Removal. 15 Yrs Exp. Rustic Tree & Landscape Competitive Rates, call today for your free estimate! 612-867-6813 ask for Tom

Fully Insured Free Estimates

Roof Snow Removal & Ice Dam Steaming. Insured 612-226-5819

PRE-HOLIDAY DISCOUNT 15% OFF!

Roof Snow/Ice Removal 30 Yrs Exp – Insured Lic#20126880

2470

John Haley #1 Roofer, LLC. Call 952-925-6156

Plumbing

A RENEW PLUMBING •Drain Cleaning •Repairs •Remodeling •Lic# 060881-PM Bond/Ins 952-884-9495 MASTER PLUMBER 20+ yrs. Exp. Bonded, Insured Lic 62398-PM Mark 612-910-2453

Comm./Res. Insured, Senior Discount

612-810-2059

SNOW PLOWING

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

2510

Snow Plowing

Commercial & Residential Dependable – Insured - Exp'd LSC Construction Svcs, Inc Mbr: Better Business Bureau

Free Ests. 952-890-2403

Tree Service

2620

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

952-883-0671 Mbr: BBB Tree Removal Silver Fox Services

* ROOF SNOW & ICE REMOVAL

Roofing Siding Insulation TOPSIDE, INC. 612-869-1177 Licensed * Bonded * Insured 33 Yrs Exp A+ Rating BBB

A Family Operated Business

A Good Job!!

15 yrs exp.

Thomas Tree Service

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

Al's Seasonal Services

Tree Trimming & Removal Insured Call 763-498-9249

Window Cleaning

2660

Fireplace & Firewood

3150 FIREWOOD

2 Years Dried

Oak & Birch - $120 4' x 8' - Delivered.

Quantity discounts.

763-238-5254

FIREWOOD

Affordable Firewood

OAK & BIRCH, 2 YRS DRIED

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

Ideal Firewood

Dry Oak & Oak Mixed 4' x 8 'x 16” - $110; or 2 for $200 Free Delivery 952-881-2122 763-381-1269 FIREWOOD

Mixed Hardwood - 2 yrs dried. 4'x8'x16” for $120; or 2/$220. Delivered & stacked

Call 612-486-2674 Furnishings

3160

QN. PILLOWTOP SET

New In Plastic!! $150 MUST SELL!! 763-360-3829 Couch, loveseat, chair Tan/gold microfiber. Exc condition! $499 952-843-8138 Solid Oak Rnd DR Tbl, 2 lvs., 6 chrs. Exc cond! Asking $350/BO. 612-868-2597

Misc. For Sale

3260

Toro 5200 Blower 20” runs god. $50 Cash 952435-2019 Weight Set w/Bench 90 lbs. Almost new $79 952-431-1192

Roofing/Tear-offs BBB Free Est. MC/Visa

Misc. Wanted

3270

No Subcontractors Used.

Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586

Window Cleaning 651-646-4000

NEED A ROOF?

Dun-Rite Roofing & Siding Co. Locally owned & operated!

952-461-5155

3000

Merchandise Cemetery Lots

3090

www.DunRiteMN.com Lic. 2017781

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

Bloomington Cemetery 2 plots priced at $1200 each Call 952-884-0868

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

Snowblowers & Equipment

3320

Snow thrwr attach, Craftsman #486.24839, $500, cash only, as is. 952-920-1596

YardMan Snowblower

For Sale: 4 Lots Glenhaven Good Samaritan Garden

5.5 hp, elec. start, like new! $350/BO. 952-884-4280

Pleasant View Memorial Regal Enterprises Inc Gardens Burnsville: GethRoofing, Siding, Windows semane Garden, Sect 12-D, Gutters. Insurance Work. Lot 1 & 2 (2 spaces, 2 vaults Since 1980. Lic. BC 51571. & 1 memorial) $1,400/BO.

Check us out online at

$6,500/BO. 320-243-3165

Winter Discounts!

952-201-4817

Regalenterprisesinc.net

605-880-5966 605-886-4884 Tree Service

2620

sunthisweek.com Tree Service

2620

Tear-offs & New Construction Siding & Gutters Over 18 yrs exp. Free est. Rodney Oldenburg

Senior Discounts

Lic #BC156835 • Insured

Painting

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

Good Things To Eat

3210

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

2510

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

2570

Snow Removal

$300* For The Season

Good Things To Eat

3210

Driveway Plowing and Small Parkinglots. *Most Drives 651-592-5748

CAYERING LAWN SERVICE

PREMIUM GULF SHRIMP 13/15 count • $10/lb. Delivery Service Available Call for pick up location

612-384-5485

• Snowplowing

Credit Cards Accepted

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

• Monthly or Per Time Res. & Commercial

Call Tim 952-212-6390

2490

Powerwashing

www.prideoflouisiana.com 2490

Powerwashing

2490

Powerwashing

BOB’s General Contractors Storm Damage Restoration Roofing ■ siding ■ windows Established 1984

Business Services Building & Remodeling

EGRESS WINDOWS FREE EST YEAR ROUND INS/LIC 651-777-5044

LLC

l Interior / Exterior Painting l Texturing l Drywall l Deck Staining l Epoxy Resin Garage Floors l Fine Finishing & Enameling

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

* WANTED *

2050

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612-210-5267 952-443-9957 Great Service Affordable Prices

Lic. #BC626700

US Coins, Currency Proofs, Mint Sets, Collections, Gold, Estates & Jewelry Will Travel. 27 yrs exp Cash! Dick 612-986-2566

2000

Roof Raking

Why Wait Roofing LLC

Sell It, Buy It, Search For It In Sun•Thisweek Classifieds

2420

Ice Dams? We Steam!

Estate Sales

3130

Quick Response – Insured

H20 Damage – Plaster Repair

Paint/Stain/Ceilings. We

Fix It • Replace It • Upgrade It Any Size Project Over 40 yrs experience Ron 612-221-9480 Licensed • Insured

952-500-1088

New Construction

Gary's Trim Carpentry Home Repair, LLC Free Estimates, Insured. All Jobs Welcome 612-644-1153 Carpentry, Remodeling, Repair & Painting Services. I love to do it all! 612-220-1565

Snow Removal

2570

*A and K PAINTING*

Call 612-327-0100

All HOME REPAIR

Painting

Free Quotes & Ideas

Call Ray 952-484-3337

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2420

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Questions? 653-253-9163 1500

651-457-7776

2290

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

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

0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!

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

ARTHUR THEYSON CONSTRUCTION

2100

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS

JNH Electric 612-743-7922

www.plazahomesinc.com 612-812-0773

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

Garage Door

2290

• Sophisticated Home Additions • Elegant Kitchens 35 Years Exp. • Lower Level Expansions Financing Avail. • Porches • Baths • Etc. Excellent Refs. Design & Build Services Lic BC171024 Insured Unmatched Quality Guarantee

TheysonConstruction.com

2260

• Gen. Help & Lic. Elec. • Low By-The-Hour Rates 651-815-2316 Lic EA006385

Specializing In:

EAGAN/ AA

Electric Repairs

2180

2050

East Frontage Road of I 35 across from Buck Hill - Burnsville

BURNSVILLE/SAVAGE

PearsonDrywall.com 35 yrs taping, ceiling repair, remodel 952-200-6303

Trusted Home Builder / Remodeler

Notices & Information

Burnsville Lakeville

Ken Hensley Drywall Hang, tape, knockdown texture, repairs. 30 yrs exp. 612-716-0590

2230

Chimney & FP Cleaning

2110

Drywall Finishing 25+ yrs exp. Call Gene 952-452-1726

PINNACLE DRYWALL *Hang *Tape *Texture*Sand Quality Guar. Ins. 612-644-1879

Cabinetry & Counters

2070

Drywall

2170

It could be yours. Call for details. 952-392-6862

(952) 431- 9970 MN Lic. BC096834

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

Our job is to make you look good!

763-225-6200

www.sparklewashcmn.com

SUN THISWEEK - Burnsville - Eagan December 14, 2012

Agriculture/ Animals/Pets

3900

3970

Pets

Jack Russell/ Beagle Pups. Purebread. 2 mos old, $100. 218-879-8171 or 218-879-5183

4000

Family Care

4100

Child Care

Farmington, Immediate openings (all ages), Licensed, 14 yrs. Experience. Call 651-463-2815 LV: 2 FT opngs. Loving mom/ teacher. Fun & nurturing. 763-807-8538

5000

Rentals

5300

Duplexes/Dbl Bungalows For Rent

AV: LL Duplex 1 lg BR, 1 BA, All appls & utils. inc. Shared: Gar/laundry $800 Avl now. No/smk. 952-432-3269, Aft. 4Pm: 612-207-4867

5500

Rental Information

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women; and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

5800

Roommates Wanted

LV: LL of newer TH, ¾ BA, walk out, $550 include utils, high spd int & cable. No Pets. 612-790-5043

6400

Apartments & Condos For Rent

Apple Valley 2 BR, 1BA, att.gar, W/D, pool $950/mo. Cats OK 612-8044364

7000

Real Estate

7400

Apartments & Condos For Sale

Fgtn: 1 Rm Effic'y Apt. $500/mo. Utls. Included. 952-469-2604

3970

Pets

8100

Manufactured Homes

Apple Valley/Lakeville border: 3 BR, many updates pets OK. $29,900 financing avl. 612-581-3833

Burnsville: Rambush Estates

2200 sq ft Manuf. Home One level living. Living rm + Family rm w/fplc., whirlpool tub in master bath. $1655/mo.

952-890-8440

9000

9020

Employment Business Opps & Info

Advertising Disclaimer Because we are unable to check all ads that are placed in our media, we encourage you to be safe and be careful before giving out any important information such as credit card numbers or social security numbers, when responding to any ad.

9050

Health Care

PCA

PCA positions available in Burnsville for a quadriplegic client. Shifts are 10:30am-4:30pm and 5:30pm-11:30pm, 7 days/week. All ADL's included. Experience and commitment to the job necessary. Call Molly with All Home Health at (952)814-7400.

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

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

800-437-2094

Client Relations Center Coordinator, We are searching for a Client Relations Center Coordinator in our Mendota Heights office. This position requires excellent communication and organizational skills. The preferred candidate will have experience in Customer Service and Administration, and be proficient in both Word and Excel. Financial Services experience is a plus. Please email your resume to: kathy.knutson@nmfn.com

or mail to: Northwestern MutualThe Bohannon Group Attn: Kathy Knutson 1191 Northland Drive STE 150 Mendota Heights, MN 55120

Exp'd LEAD COOK Very competitive wages/hr DOE. 16604 Cedar Ave S. 55068

3970

Pets

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Receiving/Warehouse

Carpenter/Framer

Seeking entry level carpenter. Strong candidate will have some experience framing or other similar carpentry work. Must be comfortable with heights and heavy lifting. Must provide own transportation to south metro area. Call Chris at 612-749-9752

Driver/Warehouse:

Immediate full-time opportunity available with distributor of stainless steel pipe, tube & fittings. Duties include stocking shelves, picking orders, & loading trucks. Local deliveries. Class B license required. Forklift exp. helpful. Apply to: Robert-James Sales, 9601-B Newton Ave South, Bloomington MN 55431.

Drivers

Full-time OTR, Van/ Reefer. Minimum 2 yrs required. Late Model equipment. Regional/ Long haul. Class A CDL required. Weekend Home time. .38 cents/mile starting wage. Call Nik:

651-325-0307

FT position available with great wages & benefits. Clean work environment & convenient Bloomington location. Must be able to lift 75lbs. Fax or email resume to 952-881-6480 hloyd3@gmail.com

Snow removal positions available Equipment Operators CDL Drivers Walk Crew Leaders & Members Call 952-403-9012. Drug Free. Email resumes to: sking@curbsidelawn.com Social Services

Thomas Allen Inc. Full time Primary Program Counselor (South St Paul)

Monday-Friday 2pm-10pm Work with 4 high functioning fun and active clients! 18 yrs or older, background clearance, Driver's lic., clean record, drive up to 50 miles, lift up to 30 lbs, Stand on feet for majority of shift and use stairs, 1 yr exp. with DD, Seizure and Dementia exp. pre'f, Send cover letter/ resume to Angelar@ thomasalleninc.com More OPENINGS at www.thomasalleninc.com AA/EOE

Automotive

Come join our family

EXPRESS LUBE ADVISOR

Schwieters Companies is hiring entry level to experienced finish carpenters. Please call 612-328-3140 to schedule an interview. Top Benefits & Pay: tools/medical/dental/401k www.finishcarpenters.com

Dodge of Burnsville’s highly rated Service Department is looking for a Full-time Advisor for a current opening on our service team. Apply in person.

Now Hiring!

Dodge of Burnsville Warehouse/Packaging/ 35W & Cliff Road Assembly All shifts. Entry level to Help Wanted/ skilled positions available. Email resume to: Part Time jobs@awardstaffing.com Medical Clinic Cleaners, or call (952)924-9000 Bloomington and Chaska, for more info. 15-20 hours per week cleaning and sanitizing after hours Monday through Friday starting at 5:00 PM or 7:00 PM based on locaPurchasing tion. Additional or rotatAssistant ing weekend shifts reFT assistant needed in quired. $10.00 per hour Purchasing Dept. Must and very nice work envihave exp with MS Office, ronments. Apply online at ex comm & organizawww.bweclean.com or tional skills and pleaswww.envirotechclean.com ant phone demeanor. Requires ability to work Appointment Setters ind, multi-task and be Local remodeling co. a self-starter. Position Start immediately. also backs up the recepMake up to $15/hr. tionist. Please email Call Eric 952-887-1613 resume to: Skittams@ jbomeara.com Help Wanted/ No phone calls please. Full Time

9200

9100

Driver Top Pay, Great Benefits • Great pay-$55,000 to $65,000 • Earn more money with more at home time • Work in a stable, secure environment • Medical, dental, vision, life and 401(k) Requirements • Class A drive • High school diploma or GED • Clean driving record & great customer service skills

Repack Selector • Mon. – Fri.

• 6 am start

•$11.10/hr

Full Case Grocery Selector • Mon. – Fri.

Chico the Chi is only 4 pounds. He’s a sweet little 6-year-old that loves to be cuddled! He is an under the covers sleeper but also loves to cuddle up in a kennel too! You can hide Chico in your pocket! Call Carol at 612-202-2646. Adoption fee is $275 which includes a professional dental cleaning! See Chico at the Apple Valley Petco with many other Chihuahuas looking for homes on Saturday from 11-3. Check out last-hope.org for our full dog and cat selection!

9100

• 7 am start

•$13.10/hr

To apply E-mail: mnhr@mclaneco.com or Fax: (507) 664-3042

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Accounting/Payroll/ Benefits Administration Minnesota Ag Group, Inc. has an immediate opening for an Accounting/Human Resources position. Person will perform accounting duties such as bank reconciliations, journal entries & payables. Position responsible for submitting bi-weekly payroll & for benefit administration including 401K, health & dental insurance & flex spending. Recruiting, compliance and safety may also be assigned. Experience in Accounting, HR and/or payroll preferred. Please send resume by Friday, December 28th to Roger Kuznia MN Ag Group Inc. 32907 Northfield Blvd. Northfield, MN 55057

FT Office Administrator Rhino and Infastructure Resources LLC are seeking a full-time Office Administrator. As an Office Administrator, you will be responsible for managing the work flow of the office including: answering phones, calendar management, travel coordination, front desk receptionist, and HR duties. Ideal candidate would possess a high level of patience, organizational skills, and have a proficient understanding of Office Products. Qualified candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills, high level of accuracy and attention to detail, ability to juggle multiple projects and assignments, and strong initiative to operate with minimal supervision. If you meet the above requirements, please send your resume to hr@emailir.com

9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

Godfather's Pizza is accepting applications for Part-Time, Day and Evening Delivery Drivers. Must be available to work weekends. Must be 18 years of age, have a clean driving record and have access to an insured vehicle. Apply in person at: 850 W County Rd 42 EOE

GYMNASTICS COORDINATOR/ INSTRUCTOR

Lakeville Area Public Schools, Community Education Department Apply online at www.isd194.k12.mn.us

Homemaker

needed in Burnsville on Tuesday afternoons. Client has multiple cats and we need someone that can work around that. Call Molly @ 952-814-7400. Market Research Firm: Seeks detail oriented people to edit mystery shop reports online. Excellent spelling, grammar and phone skills a must! Paid online training; flex PT hours; pay averages $12-14 per hour. Requires min of 4hrs/day M-F & 1 wknd / mo. Those fluent in French encouraged to apply. Email resume & cover letter to: QEApps@BestMark.com Newspaper Delivery, Apple Valley /Eagan /Inver Grove, Weekend & Weekday Routes Available. Make $400-$2000 Monthly. Call 651-968-6039

Part Time Weekend Merchandiser

Snyder's Lance has open positions for a PT Merchandiser to merchandise product in grocery stores. Qualified Candidate must have reliable transportation and be able to work every other weekend. Avg 10 hrs/wk, paid mileage/ $11.50/hr. Located in: Apple Valley, Eagan, Rosemount, Burnsville, Lakeville, Bloomington, Stillwater and Maplewood. Apply online only @ www.snyderslance.com/ careers. Reference Job ID - 12730 AA/EOE

Production Floater

Pilgrim Cleaners is looking for someone to work various locations in the Metro area, working in our production plants & occasionally drive a truck. Exp in dry cleaning plants preferred. Duties may include assembling orders, pressing, cleaning, driving a stepvan, etc. Generally a day shift position, M-F, w/ some Sat possible, & hrs vary week to week depending on need. Expect 20-40 hrs/avg. Apply at pilgrimdrycleaners.com PT CNA/Exp PCA Wanted: Hrs will vary. Burnsville. 952-807-5102

PHARMACY TECH Family Fresh Pharmacy is looking for a person to join our team. Experience required & certification preferred. PT flex schedule. Need to be avl. days, evenings & wkends. Wage based on experience. Must be 18 to apply. Apply in person at: Family Fresh Pharmacy 115 Elm Street Farmington, MN 55024 OK to contact Sue:

651-460-6160

9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

LPN Part Time

Last Hope, Inc. (651) 463-8747 Help Wanted/ Full Time

9100

Finish Carpenters

DO YOU WANT A POCKET PET?

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Approximately 20 hours/week. Flexible Hours. Needed to set up meds in 4 residential care homes, in the South Metro. $15/hour CALL FOR DETAILS:

Rob 612-670-1380 Events Assistant PT Arbors at Ridges is Ebenezer’s Assisted Living community located on the Ebenezer Ridges Campus in Burnsville. We are seeking a PT Events Assistant to lead seniors in quality leisure/social activity programs. Candidates must have exp. with seniors of varying cognitive abilities; able to set-up & conduct activities; musical background preferred. Days/Hrs - Tues & Thurs 5:30 – 7:45 pm & every other Fri 5:30 – 7:45 pm, Sat & Sun 12:30 – 4:30 pm. Please fax cover letter and resume to 952-435-6686 Attn: Chantel, or apply in person at:

Arbors at Ridges Assisted Living 13810 Community Drive Burnsville, MN 55337

Or online at www.nashﬁnch.com

9250

Help Wanted/ Full & Part Time

Work from Home, PT or FT, for 27 yr. old Inc. 500 company that has earned the Better Business Bureau Hall of Fame. Flexible hours. NOT MLM. Call Sharon at 612-670-2943 Snow Plow Operators needed Skids & Trucks. Pay DOE 651-248-9177

9400

Seasonal Hiring

Make Extra Holiday $$$! Seasonal Positions. Entry Level. Printing Industry. Starting at $9/ hour. Call (952)924-9000 to apply! Reference Job 500.

9810

Junkers & Repairable Wanted

9400

Seasonal Hiring

Snow Plow Operators

Prescription Landscape is seeking operators for plow trucks and loaders. Duties include competent operation of snowplow equipment, snowblowers, and other equipment associated with snow and ice management. Requirements include: physical labor up to and including bending, kneeling, squatting, lifting up to 50 lbs, snow shoveling, and manage flexible work schedule. We have two locations to work from - St Paul or Crystal as well as seasonal and year-round work available. Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record, pass driver's license and background check, pass drug/ alcohol pre-employment drug test and medical certification physical. Compensation may vary $20-$25 per hour pending experience. To submit an application please visit our web site www.rxlandscape.com

9500

Automotive

9810

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www.crosstownauto.net

612-861-3020 651-645-7715

$225+ for most Vehicles Free Towing 651-769-0857

9820

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18A December 14, 2012 SUN THISWEEK - Burnsville - Eagan GUSTAFSON, from 1A in 2006 and 2007 — Mayor Elizabeth Kautz and former in doing that,” Gustafson council members Liz Worksaid in an interview. “And man and Teresa Daly — as I leave, we know there’s have won the day politically. “People are looking fora hotel out there waiting to ward to the future. People come in.” He said the city is close are tired of the negative,” to a purchase a agreement Gustafson said, pointing to with a hotel developer for his two successful elections city-owned land north of and November’s re-election the PAC — a deal Gus- of Kautz, who widened her tafson said he initiated victory margin from four when he and former Cham- years ago over second-time ber of Commerce President challenger Jerry WillenDaron Van Helden person- burg. The PAC — on track to ally pitched the site to the post an operating loss of still-unrevealed developer. “They came back and $325,300 this year, with a said, ‘You know what? We projected loss of $311,090 want to buy that piece of in 2013 — is hitting preproperty,’ ” Gustafson said. opening forecasts of annual Furthermore, he believes operating losses of up to he and the other council $350,000. After opening in members who cast sup- January 2009, the PAC sufporting votes for the PAC fered steep losses in its first

two years. “Some people have to just accept the fact, whether they like it or not — and some of them don’t like it — that when we built this thing, we said it will never, ever make money,” Gustafson said. “It’s doing everything we said it would do,” including driving business to Burnsville’s refashioned downtown and to other Burnsville businesses. “Did it do it as quickly as we had hoped? Not really, but we didn’t expect we’d be in a recession at that point, either.” Controversy over the PAC has diminished, Gustafson believes. “There’s some out there,” he said. “To be quite frank, I believe I did lose some friends over it. It’s sad. I

wish I hadn’t, but I did. Life goes on. To be honest with you, 99 percent of the people I talk to, and I talk to a lot of folks, seem to have little or no problem with what’s going on down there these days.” Gustafson has said his 2010 bankruptcy was caused by the recession-battered fortunes of a freightforwarding franchise he owned in Eagan. “It was some tough times,” he said. “Unfortunately, when you’re an elected official, pretty much everything becomes public. Millions of people are going through (bankruptcy). I happened to make the papers because of it.” He rebounded to open a Burnsville-based food truck called the Wicked Palate

with his wife, Suzanne. The truck is parked for the winter, and Gustafson said he’s looking for work. “I’ve got 30 years of transportation experience under my belt, eight years of government experience, 10 years of festival organizing,” said Gustafson, a one-time Minneapolis jazz club owner who heads the nonprofit Art and All That Jazz festival, an annual August event in the Heart of the City. He nearly did seek reelection to a third term but withdrew after filing. “The only thing I’m really going to miss is when I see a hole in the ground, I’m not going to know what’s going in there,” said Gustafson, who’s eager to see development spurred by

a new Highway 13/County Road 5 interchange, on which work begins next year, and by soils correction projects in the Minnesota River Quadrant. In November’s council election Gustafson publicly endorsed his successor, Suzanne Nguyen, who was elected along with Council Member Mary Sherry. She had done her homework on city government and will come to the council without biases, Gustafson said. “And, I found out she’s a good jazz singer. I’d call myself an adequate amateur. She actually sang in clubs.”

real. The county provided videotape evidence of Woodward giving Jackson a map to Backstrom’s residence and details about his normal route to work. The plot allegedly was hatched during jailhouse conversations between Jackson and Woodward, who described his previous relationship with Backstrom as “best buddies.” According to the complaint, Woodward allegedly told Jackson how he could do it, giving him the route,

location of the hit and instructions to shoot through Backstrom’s vehicle window. Jackson turned the information over to investigators. Investigators entered as evidence recorded conversations between Woodward and Jackson detailing the plot to murder or seriously maim the female witness. Among the details Woodward discussed with Jackson were where to dispose of the weapon, arrangements for sending re-

maining payments after the murder, and the address of the woman. The complaint states Woodward requested that Jackson beat the woman severely, break her arms with a baseball bat and leave her in the woods. He allegedly told Jackson to do whatever he needed to the woman’s boyfriend if he were to interfere. Third on Woodward’s plan was the murder of Stacey, which was to be in the Sturgis area the following August.

In a statement to employees in 2010, Backstrom said he asked that Woodward’s drug case be prosecuted in Rice County to avoid conflict of interest, noting that he witnessed frequent shortterm automobile traffic in and out of the Woodward house at all hours of the day and night. Backstrom stated at the time: “This has been upsetting to me and my family, as I am sure it has been to the other victims involved. I am grateful for the work of the many investigators from multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, who have been involved in this case and have the utmost confidence in the Rice County Attorney who is pursuing this prosecution.” Sentencing for Woodward is set Jan. 18. The Star Tribune reported that with Woodward’s previous drug convictions, he could be sentenced to

more than 18 years. “I am grateful for the verdict of the Rice County jury today, and I wish to express my appreciation to the Rice County Attorney’s Office for their hard work in obtaining this conviction,” Backstrom said in a written statement that was reported in the Star Tribune. The statement said he would refrain from commenting further until sentencing. The Star Tribune reported that Woodward’s defense attorney said they plan to file a motion asking for a new trial based on the defense being prohibited from telling the jury in closing arguments that Rice County District Judge Thomas Neuville dismissed the charge concerning Stacey.

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children in need. “I thought that if I have a birthday, everyone deserves one day to celebrate themselves,” Mandi said. Dina and her husband, Rich, said they have always aimed to teach their daughter gratitude and charity, but believe Mandi expanded upon that concept on her own. Since its formation, Simon Says Give has collected backpack, birthday bags, books and school supplies for children throughout the Twin Cities. The organization has also adopted families this month for Christmas. All of the organization’s events are primarily driven by local children who collect, organize and distribute many of the items. “This provides a place for kids to be engaged and reach out to other kids,” Dina said. Though many of the nonprofit’s events have so far benefited children in Minneapolis, Dina said she plans to create a greater focus on Dakota County in the coming year.

PLOT, from 1A against him. Prosecutors said that Woodward hired Thomas Ray Jackson to murder Backstrom in December 2010, on the day Jackson was scheduled to be released from prison, and had his wife give an attorney $2,500 as a down payment. Initially, Jackson told the attorney the money was for a truck, but eventually reported the murder-for-hire scheme after he determined Woodward’s intentions were

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are available by calling (952) 985-4640. ‘A Small Town Christmas’ Billy McLaughlin and Simple Gifts will present “A Small Town Christmas” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, at Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Tickets are $28.50 in advance by calling (952) 9854640 or $34 at the door.

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kids at my age now, they can help others with their dreams when they grow up.” Mandi’s mother, Dina, who has previously worked in corporate sales, soon realized her daughter’s idea was a business plan. With Mandi’s concept in hand, Dina, who serves as president of Simon Says Give, created the organization and obtained nonprofit status in May. Though she wasn’t involved in the legal work, Mandi plays a critical role in the organization’s operations. She developed the name — a play on her last name and the game Simon Says — and decides where donations are directed. As with other nonprofits, Simon Says Give is overseen by a board of directors, which is comprised Dina and six members of the area business and educational community. Mandi has carried a deep sense of philanthropy since she was 5 years old, Dina said. While her peers looked forward to receiving birthday gifts, Mandi chose to forgo gifts to collect items and create birthday bags with friends for

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The Eagan Police Department will begin accepting applications for its 18th annual Citizen Academy on Jan. 7. The 2013 session will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, March 7 through April 25. With few exceptions, instruction will be conducted at the Eagan Police Department. The program is designed to offer citizens an insight into modern day policing through hands-on training conducted by Eagan police officers. It is open to Eagan residents or others who work in the city. Applicants must be over the age of 18 and will be subjected to a criminal background check. Applications will be available at the police department or may be obtained online at www. cityofeagan.com/police

(follow the link to “Crime Prevention” located on the left margin). Applications will be accepted until Jan. 31, or until the academy is full. Space is limited to 25 participants. For more information, contact Officer Desiree Schroepfer or Crime Prevention Specialist Jill Ondrey at (651) 675-5700.

Eagan affordable housing gets grant Riverview Ridge, a 27unit CDA townhome development for working families planned in Eagan, will receive part of a $300,000 grant from the Metropolitan Council. The grant will be shared with a 24-unit CDA townhome development planned near Inver Hills Community College in Inver Grove Heights.

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Thisweekend SimpleGifts brings holiday cheer to Lakeville Music group started by virtuoso guitarist Billy McLaughlin to perform Dec. 18 by Andrew Miller SUN THISWEEK

The story of SimpleGifts begins with Billy McLaughlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease. A virtuoso on the guitar whose harp-like â&#x20AC;&#x153;finger tappingâ&#x20AC;? technique launched him into the top 10 on the Billboard music charts, McLaughlin was diagnosed in 2001 with focal dystonia, a neuromuscular disease that rendered him incapable of playing his own music. Not long after, he founded SimpleGifts, the six-member holiday music ensemble thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s set to play the Lakeville Area Arts Center on Tuesday, Dec. 18. SimpleGifts was a way for McLaughlin to continue playing professionally while his solo career dissipated due to focal dystonia, he said of starting the group in 2002. He developed a unique two-finger guitar-playing technique for his role in SimpleGifts, which also

incorporates Celtic whistle, piano, violin and female vocals to present traditional holiday carols and hymns with a modern flair. The group has released four holidaythemed CDs; the latest, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Star Carol,â&#x20AC;? includes classics such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joy to the Worldâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;O Come All Ye Faithful.â&#x20AC;? In addition to SimpleGifts, McLaughlin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a White Bear Lake resident and winner of multiple Minnesota Music Awards â&#x20AC;&#x201C; has been working to revive his solo career, and he released the album â&#x20AC;&#x153;Into the Lightâ&#x20AC;? in 2007. Astonishingly, for his solo work the right-handed McLaughlin taught himself to play guitar left-handed. That feat of wizardry is chronicled in the documentary film â&#x20AC;&#x153;Changing Keys,â&#x20AC;? which aired on PBS in 2010. McLaughlin described learning to play guitar left-handed as â&#x20AC;&#x153;unbelievably frustrating,â&#x20AC;? and a

positive attitude was key. In fact, he taped a fortune cookie saying to the dashboard of his car in 2001 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many people fail because they quit too soonâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and it remains there to this day. SimpleGifts will take the stage of the Lakeville Area Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18. Tickets are $28.50 and can be purchased at www.LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com. More about the band is at www.simplegiftsmusic. net. Andrew Miller can be reached at andrew.miller@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek. ............... Photo submitted

Billy McLaughlin (back left) and SimpleGifts incorporate Celtic whistle, piano, violin and female vocals to present traditional holiday carols and hymns with a modern flair.

theater and arts calendar To submit items for the Arts Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ ecm-inc.com. Books Minnesota National Guard Lt. Col. Mark Weber will read from his book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tell My Sons,â&#x20AC;? at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, at the Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Free. Comedy Tom Clark, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 14-15, and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, at Laugh Lines Comedy at GrandStay Hotel, 7083 153rd St. W., Apple Valley. Tickets available at www.hahatickets.com or by calling (651) 528-8454. Hawaiian Kermit Apio, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, at Laugh Lines Comedy at GrandStay Hotel, 7083 153rd St. W., Apple Valley. Tickets are $20 for the early show, $25 for the late show. Both feature laughs, food and drinks. Late show features free champagne toast at midnight, party favors, music and dancing. Tickets available at www.hahatickets.com or by calling (651) 528-8454. Louie Andersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Baby Boomer,â&#x20AC;? 7:30 and 10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, at Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Tickets range from $29.95 to $101.95 for VIP tickets and a pre-show meet and greet. Purchase tickets at the box office or by phone at (952) 895-4680. Concerts Silver Bells Christmas Show featuring The Diamonds, 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, at Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Tickets range from $51 to $17 for adults, $22 for children 12 and under at the box office, or via Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com. Girl Singers of the Hit Parade Christmas Show, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, at Burnsville

Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Tickets are $19 at the box office, or via Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.

Teen Poetry Jam/Rap Battle from 4 to 5 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Apple Valley Teen Center, 14255 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, (952) 953-2385. Ages 12-18. Dance Free admission. Free snack and Heartbeat Performing Arts writing workshop with Guante. Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 15th anniversary Jewelry Club, 1 to 3 p.m. show, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, Friday, Dec. 14, at the Eagan Art at Eastview High School. Tick- House. Cost: $15 per class. Regets are available at Heartbeat istration required: www.eaganartPerforming Arts Center for $20 house.org or (651) 675-5521. for adults and $18 for children Mystery Art Night at the under 12. Tickets will be $25 at Eagan Art House from 7 to 9 p.m. the door. Information: (952) 432- Friday, Dec. 14. Cost is $25 to 7833. preregister or $30 at the door. Supplies and light refreshments Exhibits provided. Information: www.eaâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Color, Motion, and Land- ganarthouse.org or (651) 675scape,â&#x20AC;? an exhibit featuring the 5521. works of Mary Lingen, Joonja Sample Saturday at the Lee Mornes, and Nanci Yerma- Eagan Art House from 1 to 5 p.m. koff, is on display through Dec. Dec. 15. Pastel painting sampler 15 in the gallery at Burnsville workshop. Supplies provided. Performing Arts Center, 12600 Cost: $20. Registration required: Nicollet Ave. www.eaganarthouse.org or (651) An acrylic painting exhibit 675-5521. by Sue Kemnitz is on display Adult painting open studio through Jan. 30 at Lakeville Area from 9 a.m. to noon the first and Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. third Fridays of the month at the Information: (952) 985-4640. Eagan Art House, 3981 Lexington Ave. S. Fee is $5 per session. Theater Information: (651) 675-5521. Chameleon Theatre Circle Music Together in the Valwill present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Return to the For- ley offers classes for parents bidden Planetâ&#x20AC;? at 7:30 p.m. and their infant, toddler and preDec. 13-15, and 2 p.m. Dec. 16, school children in Rosemount, at Burnsville Performing Arts Farmington, Lakeville and Apple Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Tick- Valley. Information: www.musicets are $20 for adults; $17 for togetherclasses.com or (651) students, seniors, and groups of 439-4219. eight or more. Tickets can be purThe Eagan Art House offers chased at the box office, or via classes for ages 4 through adult. Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 For a complete listing go to www. or ticketmaster.com. eaganarthouse.org or call (651) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Irving Berlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s White 675-5521. Christmasâ&#x20AC;? will be presented Dan Petrov Art Studio in Friday-Sunday, Dec. 14-30, by Burnsville offers oil painting The Playâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Thing Productions classes for beginners, intermeat Lakeville Area Arts Center, diate and advanced skill level 20965 Holyoke Ave. Tickets are painters, www.danpetrovart.com, $13 and can be purchased online (763) 843-2734. at www.lakevilleareaartscenter. Teens Express Yourself com or by calling (952) 985-4640. with Paint, 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at Brushworks School of Art in Workshops/classes/other Burnsville, www.BrushworksS-

family calendar a.m. to noon, Ritter Farm Park, 19300 Ritter Trail, Lakeville. Free, but registration required at www.lakeville-rapconnect. Saturday, Dec. 15 com. Information: (952) 985Christmas in Sugarland, 4600. open house, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Blood drives Church and School, 151 E. The American Red Cross County Road 42, Burnsville. will hold the following blood Activities include skit, songs, drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS cookie decorating, crafts, (1-800-733-2767) or visit redgames, and more. Free. Infor- crossblood.org to make an apmation: www.goodshep.com/. pointment or for more information. Sunday, Dec. 16 â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 14, 12:30 to 5:30 Free practice ACT test, p.m., Easter Lutheran Church 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sylvan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; By the Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Learning, 170 Cobblestone Road, Eagan. Lane, Burnsville. Bring a calcuâ&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 15, 10:15 a.m. to 3:15 lator. Reservations: (952) 435- p.m., Burnhaven Library, 1101 6603. To receive test results, W. County Road 42, Burnsville. parents must be present at a â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., follow-up appointment. Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Helpers Kids Road, Eagan. Cheer Clinic by the Eastview â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 17, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., High School competition cheer Dakota County Regional Chamteam for students in grades ber of Commerce, Unisys, 3199 K-8, noon to 4 p.m., in the Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. gym. Parent performance at â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 18, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 3:45 p.m. Cost: $35, includes Culverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 3445 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary Lane, T-shirt, pom-poms, snack and Eagan. more. Information/registration: â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 19, noon to 5 p.m., www.leaguelineup.com/east- Culverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 17800 Kenwood Trail, viewlightningcheer. Lakeville. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 29 Walmart, 7835 150th St. W., Winter Birds, all ages, 10 Apple Valley. To submit items for the Family Calendar, email: darcy. odden@ecm-inc.com.

theater and arts briefs choolofArt.com, (651) 214-4732. Drama/theater classes for ages 4 and up at River Ridge Arts Building, Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Show Biz Kids Theater Class for children with special needs (ASD/DCD programs), In the Company of Kids 13710 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Broadway Kids Dance and Theater Program for all ages and abilities, In the Company of Kids, 13710 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville (Colonial Shopping Center), (952) 736-3644. Join other 55-plus adults at the Eagan Art House to create beaded jewelry. The Jewelry Club meets on the third Friday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Information: (651) 675-5500. Savage Art Studios, 4735 W. 123rd St., Suite 200, Savage, offers classes/workshops for all ages. Information: www. savageartstudios.com or (952) 895-0375. Soy candle making classes held weekly in Eagan near 55 and Yankee Doodle. Call Jamie at (651) 315-4849 for dates and times. $10 per person. Presented by Making Scents in Minnesota. Country line dance classes held for intermediates Mondays 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St., Farmington, $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. Country line dance classes on Wednesdays at the Lakeville Senior Center, 20732 Holt Ave. Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; Intermediate, 10 a.m.-noon. $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn.gov, (952) 985-4640. Rosemount History Book Club meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Robert Trail Library. Information: John Loch, (952) 255-8545 or jjloch@charter.net.

Shaun Johnson/ Big Band Experience Shaun Johnson, Emmy Award winner and lead vocalist of Tonic Sol-fa, will bring his Big Band Experience to Burnsville Performing Arts Center for a 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, concert. The holiday performance will raise money for Wishes and More, a charity that provides extraordinary experiences for children fighting life-threatening conditions. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the box office and via Ticketmaster at (800) 9822787 or ticketmaster.com.

For more information, visit www.bigbandexperience. com or facebook.com/ shaunjohnsononline.

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763-479-3000 www.K-BID.com Closes Dec. 16

Mildon Brothers Hot Tubs & Swim Spa

2012 12’ Swim Spa, 31 Stainless Steel Jets, 1400 Gallons, 6 Fountains, Underwater Lighting, 2 Swim Pumps & 1 Therapy Pump; 2012 8’ Dynasty, Seats 6 w/a Lounger, Fountain Jets, 425 Gallons & LED Lighting; 1996 6 Person CalSpa Hot Tub, Digital Controls, Cover, 42 Jets & Light; Tiger River Spa, 2 Pumps, 20 Jets & Good Shape; Elite Spa Seats 8 People; Marquis Spa Seats 6 & Wood Exterior. Log on today to BID!!!

Close Dec. 16

We Sell Your Stuff Auction 140

1999 Audi A6Q, All Wheel Drive, Leather Seats & Keyless Entry; 1995 Chevy Camaro, Nice Tires, Six Alpine Speakers & New Paint; 1997 Chevy Silverado, 5 Passenger, New Clutch & Seats are in good shape; 2003 Oldsmobile Alero, Power Locks & Windows & Runs/Drives well; 2007 Princecraft 14Ft. Jon Boat, Mercury 4 Motor & Guide Trolling Motor & 1991 Lakes & Rivers by Crestline Trailer. Log on today to BID!!!

Closes Dec. 17

North Central Services Felling FT20, Snow Plow 2012

2011 Felling Trailer w/ 20 Foot Wood Decking, 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 5 Passenger 4 X 4 Sport Trac, Portable Fish House w/ Drop Down Trailer System & 4 Angling Holes, 1941 Allis Chalmers Tractor, Meyer Snow Plow, 1983 Pace Arrow by Fleetwood, Aluminum Garage Door, Hitachi Rotary Hammer Drill, Boat Tires, Tractor Tires & Split Oak Fire Wood. To make your bid make sure you visit us online TODAY!!!

Closes Dec. 18

WBL December Consignments I

Data East Heavy Barrel Arcade Soldier Shooting Game, 1998 2R 500 Arctic Cat Custom Chameleon Paint, Books, Dearborn Propane Room Heater, Danish Desk w. Pull Out Shelves, Antique Tables, Swivel Barber Shop Mirror, Lawnboy Push Mower w/ Leaf Bag, Johnson Snowmobile Cutter/Sled, Tires, 2002 Suburban 3rd Row Seat, Tools, Hubcaps, Bicycles & More. To take a closer look visit us online & make your bid NOW!!!

Closes Dec. 18

K & C Auctions Minneapolis Ocean Tech 57

Laptop & Desktop Computers Including: IBM Thinkpad, Apple iMac, HP Compaq, Dell & HP Compaq Mini; Uniden Cordless Telephones, LCD Montitors, USB Instant Video Interface, Wireless Plantronics Headsets, Projector, USB Camera, Philips Portable DVD Player, Troy Micro Tuner Secure Toner, Car Tape Deck, Toledo Scale, VHS Camcorder, Printer, International Travel Converter, Canton Subs & Much MORE!!!

Closes Dec. 16

White Feather Trading #20

1999 Dodge Ram Pickup, 2 Door Cab, 4WD, Short Box, Very Clean & In Excellent Condition; 2004 Nissan Pathfinder 4 Door Wagon, Recently Updated Transmission & Alloy Wheels; 1999 Chevrolet Metro Sedan, Great Gas Mileage & New Tires; 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan 3 Door Van w/ All Wheel Drive; 1950’s Child High Chair & Much More. To view these great vehicles online visit us at www.K-Bid.com today & bid NOW!!!

Closes Dec. 17

J.A.X. of Benson Sale #134

1996 Chevrolet Pickup Truck, GM Pick-Up Aluminum Wheels w/ Covers, 1753 UK Half Penny used in Early America, Large Assortment of Collector Coins, Tonka Vehicles, Vintage Dresser, Union Leader Tobacco Can, Pin Ups, Pyrex, Home Décor, Porcelain Dolls, Christmas Décor, Bowling Ball & Bags, Rod & Reels & Much More. Log on today and check out this great auction with unique items by visiting www.K-Bid.com NOW!!!

Closes Dec. 17

A.B.I. Auctions for Business and Industry Auction 32

Dake Corporation 150 tTon Tire Press, American Manufacturing Company Scissor Lift, aHytrol Conveyor Company scissor Lift & Conveyor, Onyx Stealth Floor Burnishers, Welders, Hoists, Industrial Fans, GE, Westinghouse, Dayton & Other Motors, Fluke Ti30 Thermal Imager, Buss Plugs, Air Conditioner Control Panels Including: Hubbell AC Connector, AllenBradley, Westinghouse, Siemens & a whole lot MORE!!!

Closes Dec. 18

December Firearms, Original Artwork & Sporting Auction

Remington Sportsman 58, Winchester Model 100, Ruger Super Hawk, CZ 9 mm W/ Two Clips, Large Variety of Original Painting/Pictures w/ Frames, Assortment of Ducks, Deer Head Mount, Duck Mount, Bafflehead Mount, Burris Landmark Telescope, Statues, Big Chief Snow Shoes, Signed Footballs, Baseballs & Basketballs, Home Décor & Much More. To make your bid make sure you visit us at www.K-Bid.com TODAY!!!

Closes Dec. 19

D.A.M. Lowry, MN Sale 1

1959 Oliver Cleet Track Dozer, 1990 Lincoln Town Car, 1975 Dodge Motorhome, Double Stall out House, John Deere 16 Ft. Cultivator, 18 Ft. Drag w/ Fold Up Wings, Bottom Plow, Allis Chalmers Utility Tractor, Horse Drawn Cultivator, Portable Fish House, John Deere Riding Lawn Mowers & Cultivator, Craftsman Snow Blower, Colt 250cc Snowmobile, Cream Separator, Power Tools, Home Décor & Much MORE!!!

Closes Dec. 16

2000 Chevy Suburban 1500 4 X 4, Power Options, Push Button 4WD, 5.3 Liter V8, Great Conidition & Bonus has a Fresh Oil Change; 2001 Ford Ranger 2WD w/ Reliable 5 Speed Manual Transmission & Gas Savings 2.5 Liter 4 Cylinder Engine, Alpine CD Player, Comes w/ 3 Extra Tires. If you are in the market for a new automobile that are in great condition then do not wait any longer & log on to make your bid TODAY!!! Closes Dec. 17

Christenson St. Paul Estate, China, Silver, Antiques

Closes Dec. 17

Advanced Sales Consignment Auction #33

Closes Dec. 18

D.A.M. Osakis 4040 JD Front Wheel Assist Tractor

• Wheelchairs And Cushions • Scooters • Bath And Shower Aides • Walkers And Accessories • Seat Lift Chairs • Orthopedics And Specialty Pillows • Hospital Beds And Accessories • Aides For Daily Living

Closes Dec. 18

Violin. These are set up and ready to play for your Christmas gatherings. Are you looking for a new hobby? Are you in the market for a new Violin? This auction is featuring Violins all expertly tuned by Violinist Amundson Violin: ¾ Size German Steiner w/ Excellent Wood Selection Circa 1900 comes w/Coffin Case & Bow; Full Size Violins w/Coffin Cases & Bow w/ New Hair. To make your bid on one of these fantastic musical instruments visit us online and get your new Violin before CHRISTMAS!!!

D.A.M. Osakis Commercial Coffee, Espresso & Cappuccino Machine Have you dreamed of opening your very own coffee shop? This auction is here for you featuring a La Cimballi Commercial Cappuccino, Ristretto, Latte & Double Latte Beverage Machine, Recently Serviced & is Ready to Start Brewing, Less than 10,000 Cups Brewed so is basically New. To make your bid visit us at www.K-Bid.com and view this machine in more detail and start your New Inexpensive Business TODAY!!!

Closes Dec. 20

J.A.X. of Benson Sale #135

Rogers Surplus Equipment

1997 Chevrolet 2500 Suburban LT, Henderson Dump Box & Lift, Dual Auger Snow blowers, Poly Spray Tanks, Ace RotoMolt Vertical Poly Tank, Olathe Sweeper, SUV Tailgate Spreader w/ Motor & Controls, Skidsteer Snow Bucket, Berlin Industries Bucket Sander, Snow Wolf 9ft Push Plows, John Deere Mower Deck, Western Icebreaker, Bonnel Push-NPlows & Much More. Log on today to www.K-Bid.com & BID!!!

John Deere 4040 MFW European Year, Early to Mid 80s Horsepower, Rated 100hp Engine, Has a JD 4050 Engine, Minimal Hours on the Hydraulic Manufactured Front Wheel Assist Quad Range Transmission, Wonderful Tires, New Fuel Pump, Muffler, Air Filter, Engine Oil & Filter, 2-6 Volt Batteries, Fuel Cap Operator Manual 3 Point Hitch 1 SCV Purchased w/ Low Hours. To make your bid log on today and bid NOW!!!

Closes Dec. 19

Custom Sales December Trailers

Are you in the market for a new trailer? Do you have tools or sport utilities that you need to travel with? This auction is the one for you as it is featuring some 2013 Cargomate Enclosed Trailers, 2011 Cargomate Factory Holdover, 2006 Pontiac G6, Rounded Top & Sides 2013 Enclosed Trailer, 1996 Polaris Sport & Large Assortment of Truck Rims. To make your bid visit www.K-Bid.com view these items & get yours NOW!!!

Close Dec. 17

Antique Coca-Cola Machine, Di-cast Coca Cola Collectables, Wooden Fishing Lures, Fishing Decoy, Pictures, Oak Rocking Chair, Beer Signs, Glass Lamps, Tools Including Saws, Drill Brace’s & Squares. Collectables Plates, Antique Toys, Hat Boxes, Barbie Dolls, U.S. US Military Items, Furniture, Bedroom Set, Silver Trays & Much More. Visit us online at www.KBid.com to view these auction items & Bid online NOW!!!

Whiteford 14 foot Isuzu Truck, Chrysler 300c, Suburban, Dodge,

1996 14 FT Isuzu NPT Turbo Diesel, Shelving w/Truck & Recently Updated; 2005 Chrysler 300M w/ HEMI Engine, Fast, 22” Rims, Heated Leather, Sun Roof, Updated Parts & 6 Disc CD Changer; 2003 Volvo SUV 7 Passenger SUV, AWD, Leather & DVD Entertainment Center; 1999 Volvo S80 T6, Heated Leather Seats, Daily Driver & Sun Roof; 1999 Suburban 5.7 Vortec that seats 9 & One Ton1996 Dodge Ram. Log on NOW!!!

Closes Dec. 17

Are you looking for some unique pieces for your home? Are you a collector? Check out this auction featuring: German Made Cukoo Clock , Kerosen Lamp, Wall Clock w/ Pendulum & Has Amazing Chimes, Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware, Dishes & Carving Knives, China Cabinet w/ Glass Shelves & Lights, Oak Curio Cabinet w/Mirrored Background, Teapots Vases, Saucers & Much More. Log on today to make a BID!!!

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Empire Wholesale Truck Auction #2

GCS Outdoor Sportsman's Christmas Sale

Stainless Steel Food Dehydrator, Trolling Motor, CLAM Portable Ice Fishing Shacks, Hunting Knives, Instant Garages, Inflatable Boats, Tonneau Truck Covers, Hunting Stands & Blinds, ATV Accessories, Antler Chandelier, Fire pits, Boat Seats, Camping Gear, Pet Accessories, Duck Decoy Weight Retrievers & Much More. Preview the item that you want & make your bid on your new Outdoor Gear online TODAY!!!

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