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NEWS Farmington home damaged in fire A Farmington garage fire and smokey business kept firefighters busy. Page 3A
OPINION ‘Farm bill’ is not just for farmers Legislation many ignore actually has far-reaching implocations for everyone. Page 4A
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A legacy of land Farmington honors first parks director
a volunteer. “She said as long as you’re there, I may as well be, too,” Bell said. Farmington’s by Laura population then Adelmann was about 5,000 SUN THISWEEK or 6,000, Bell Farmington is said; the city had honoring Jim Bell, three parks and no its first parks and trails. recreation direcNow, more tor, by naming the than 20,000 peocity’s newest park ple call Farmingand preserve area ton home, and after him. they have 23 parks Jim Bell Park and open spaces and Preserve is a on over 876 acres 135-acre spread with 45 miles of that includes bastrails to enjoy. ketball and volMost of those leyball courts, picimprovements nic shelters, trails, were accomtrees and ponds plished with Bell’s in northern Farminvolvement. ington and con“A lot of nects three develPhoto by Laura Adelmann things happened opments: Autumn Former Farmington Parks and Recreation Director Jim in those 27 years,” Glen, Fairhill and Bell. Bell said. Meadow Creek The small Third Addition. town had virtually no parks budget, so Bell Those developments were little more than helped the city obtain state and federal a dream when Bell took a job with the city grants to help purchase park land around the in 1973 managing the Schmitz-Maki Arena, Vermillion River and fund the ice arena. where he spent many weekend nights at hockey “It was huge getting that money,” Bell said. games. “Land acquisition before development was a In those early days, his wife, Mary Jo See BELL, 10A (“Toby”) Bell, sold game tickets at the arena as
Council ponders qualities for Little’s replacement New member expected by February by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK
Within weeks, Lakeville City Council Member Matt Little will be sworn in as mayor, leaving vacant his City Council seat. Council Member-elect Doug Anderson will also vacate his seat on the city’s Finance Committee when he is sworn into office in January; his term on that advisory board ends March 31, 2014. How to fill Little’s council seat was briefly discussed at the Nov. 26 City Council work session. City Administrator Steve Mielke said the appointment process can begin after the first meeting of 2013, but suggested council members begin to consider qualities they desire in prospective council member candidates. Mielke said he discussed the topic with Anderson, who approved of the idea of the council coming together around qualities they are looking for before they consider applicants. See REPLACEMENT, 10A
Lakeville City Council plans 2013 levy reduction
With its concert at Orchestral Hall canceled due to the shutdown, Tonic Sol-fa is bringing its holiday harmonies to the Burnsville PAC. Page 16A
SPORTS
Panthers stunned at state Lakeville North football team loses to Eden Prairie in Class 6A Prep Bowl. Page 11A
Truth in Taxation hearing is Dec. 3 by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK
After budget adjustments, Lakeville’s 2013 levy is poised for a 0.1 percent reduction rather than the 2.7 percent preliminary levy increase set in September. The 2013 levy will be proposed Dec. 3 to be reduced from $23,741,633 to $23,093,975. Under the revised levy, property taxes for the city portion of the average $214,800 market value residential homestead property will drop between 1.3 percent and 4 percent, depending on its school district, according to the
city. Commercial and industrial properties valued between $500,000 and $1 million are expected to increase 6.3 percent; taxes would increase by 6.1 percent for a commercial property valued at $100,000, according to city finance documents. Under the preliminary levy, those same commercial properties were projected to each have 6.7 percent property tax increases. The Lakeville City Council is expected to approve the revised levy and budget at its Dec.
3 meeting following the 7 p.m. Truth in Taxation hearing. City Administrator Steve Mielke said the levy reduction is possible because of several budget adjustments and an increased estimate in the number of building permits the city expects next year. The preliminary budget estimated the city would issue 160 building permits in 2013, but based on an uptick in building permit revenue this year, increased interest from developers and developer’s projections that the uptick is not a blip but
a trend, the city is now budgeting for 210 permits to be issued next year. This year, the city is on track to issue 247 building permits. “We’re having a really good year,” Mielke said. With that extra development comes additional work, and Mielke had requested an assistant to be budgeted in 2013. After review by the city’s Personnel Committee, the new budget includes the addition of an administrative services manager See LEVY, 10A
Outreach after the disaster Local families help Joplin survivors by Laura Adelmann
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Before Hurricane Sandy struck the East Coast there was devastation Joplin, Mo., where a catastrophic EF5 tornado destroyed 25 percent of the city, leveling 6,000 buildings including homes, a school and hospital, killing 161 people on May 22, 2011. More than a year later, areas hit by the vortex’s six-mile grasp with winds up to 200 miles per hour still resemble a war zone, and survivors continue the arduous task of putting together what so quickly was ripped apart. “The tornado went through town, and really hit the lower-income areas that had smaller, older homes,” Jane Vandegrift, one of 19 Lakeville-area
Christians who spent Oct. 18-21 (MEA weekend) there lending a helping hand. Most group members were families, traveling the nine-hour trip as a convoy of five vehicles packed with donations and supplies they brought into Ozark country. Miles of stunning scenery of dense trees and hills was abruptly interrupted as the group crested a hill and were met by Joplin’s barren expanse of exposed foundations, downed or barkless trees amidst half-built structures, a sign of resiliency. “It was almost like someone shaved it wide open,” Vandegrift said. During their weekend, the volunteers labored to plant trees in the rocky clay soil, cleaned up de-
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This team of local residents traveled to Joplin, Mo. to help recovery efforts more than a year after a tornado destroyed the city. From left are Nate Vandegrift; Cody Adomat; Jacob Bakken; Jonathan and Abby Saign; Stuart and Stephanie MacDonald; Craig Saign; Jane Vandegrift; Jeannie Saign; Patty and Matt Rehn; Connor, Dave and Meridith Adomat; Dennis Peterson; Bruce, Emily and Abbey Bakken. bris and helped the church they stayed at give away corporate donations that included food, clothes, shoes and blankets. Abby Saign, a Lakeville North High School senior, said interacting with the survivors was “a pretty amazing experience.” She prayed with many
and heard what they had been through; most residents there do not have basements and hid in closets through the destruction. One man survived with his three small children by hiding in a back room as the tornado tore the roof off their home and de-
stroyed it inside. Vandegrift said two elderly women were hiding in a closet, and suddenly a child appeared in it with them, unharmed. Another story involved a man who brought his wife to an inside closet See OUTREACH, 10A
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He also liked the additional amenities available at the Comfort Inn, like the swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center, meeting room and hot breakfasts served to guests. Bhakta, who was named a 2011 Dakota County Tribune Business Weekly Exceptional Businesswoman, said the economy has created a challenging atmosphere for the business, the most difficult time being 2010 when sales were down 50 percent. She said she made it through by concentrating on building relationships, establishing repeat business and focusing on quality services. “Sunny has worked really hard at getting a loyal client base going, and I want to continue to exceed their expectations at all times,� Patel said. He does not plan to make major changes in staff or operations, but wants to build on the business model Bhakta established. “I want to get involved with the chamber and the local community,� Patel said. “I want to be part of something big rather than being isolated.�
The Comfort Inn, Lakeville, is under new ownership. Arpan Patel, owner of Sohan Hospitality LLC, recently purchased the 54room hotel from Sunny Bhakta, a Lakeville resident who has owned and operated the business for seven years. Patel, of Bloomington, previously operated a 48room Super 8 hotel in Jackson, Minn., and said a broker alerted him the hotel would be coming on the market. “He thought it would be a good fit,� Patel said. Bhakta proved to be open and interested in building a positive business relationship. “She’s welcomed me with open arms and an open heart,� Patel said. Bhakta, who owns the Budget Host Inn in Owatonna, took a day off work this week to introduce Patel to chamber members and other business owners in the Lakeville community. The area interested Patel because he said there is more opportunity and the area is more like his hometown of New Jersey. “It’s a different market out here,� Patel said. Laura Adelmann is at laura. “There’s a lot more poten- adelmann@ecm-inc.com or tial here than compared to facebook.com/sunthisweek. southwest Minnesota.�
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City Meetings Monday, Dec. 3 City Council/Truth in Taxation, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 Parks, Rec., & NR., 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 Planning Commission., 6 p.m. Meetings take place at City Hall, 20195 Holyoke Ave., unless otherwise noted. Agendas are available at www.lakevillemn.gov.
Job Openings Part-time Police Records Administrative Assistant The City of Lakeville is accepting applications for a permanent part-time (24 hrs/week) position responsible for providing support to the department and front line customer service to the public. Duties include preparation of reports and citations for court and maintenance of records and filing systems. Two years training and six years of experience or equivalent combination required. Must be proficient in MS Word and data entry and pass an extensive background check. Starting rate as of 1/1/13 is $19.15/hour; some benefits, no insurance. Tentative schedule is Fri., Sat., Sun., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Application deadline is Dec. 7, 2012. For job description and applications, go to www. lakevillemn.gov or call 952-985-4400.
Please donate to Toys for Tots Consider donating a new, unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots Twin Cities program or a nonperishable food item for local food shelves. This collection drive is sponsored by the Lakeville Police Department. Drop items off at these locations through Dec. 18: t t t t
Financial donations / checks will also be accepted. Make checks payable to Toys for Tots Twin Cities. For more information, call 952-985-4833.
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Official snowmobile season begins Dec. 1 The official DNR snowmobile season will begin on Dec. 1. A map and snowmobile ordinance summary can be found on the City website at www. lakevillemn.gov, under Maps of Lakeville. Please note the “no snowmobiling� zone, which covers most of the area east of I-35 to Pilot Knob Road and north of 185th Street to the City border. Maximum speed on City streets is 15 mph. The speed limits along streets and designated trails will be enforced.
Snowmobiles may be driven only along the righthand side of a City street and only in single file, unless otherwise designated. Driving on the boulevard or any other portion of a City street is prohibited. Minnesota Safety Certificate requirements: Any Minnesota resident born after Dec. 31, 1976 must have a snowmobile safety certificate to operate a snowmobile anywhere in Minnesota.
Police Reserve Officers The Lakeville Police Department is accepting applications for Volunteer Reserve Officers to assist with a variety of tasks such as crowd control, traffic control, and assisting Police Officers as needed. Must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, driver’s license with good driving record, and be able to pass a background investigation. Time commitment is approx. 30 hrs/quarter. Application deadline is Dec. 14, 2012. For more information and applications, go to www.lakevillemn. gov or call 952-985-4400. Interested candidates may attend an informational open house on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 2-4 p.m. at the Police Department, 9237 183rd St.
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Local crafters, bake sale, and thrift item sale. Lunch will be available for a nominal fee, provided by Divine Swine Catering. Country Joe pizzas for sale for $12 each. For more information, call 952-985-4622. Sponsored by the Lakeville Senior Citizens organization.
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Farmington home damaged in fire Smoke smell saves clinic from flames by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK
A Farmington home suffered approximately $135,000 in damage after a fire started in the garage Nov. 20. An alert passerby saw the fire, alerted authorities and the occupant, then helped evacuate people and belongings including a dog; a cat was later rescued by two firefighters who found the cat hiding in a basement corner. Farmington Fire Marshal John Powers said the fire started in the garage that was totally destroyed in the blaze.
The fire also destroyed two vehicles parked in the garage. Farmington firefighters received the call at about 8 a.m. and were on the scene 10 minutes later; by 8:15 a.m. the flames were knocked down, Powers said. Lakeville fire crews also responded. Farmington firefighters responded on Monday to an electrical emergency at Family Chiropractic Center, 109 Spruce St. Powers said a tree fell on a power line that caused electrical lines to connect and heat up.
Chiropractor Annie Mickelson said people in the office smelled smoke and called the fire department who responded quickly and resolved the issue. “There was a loud boom in the building,� Mickelson said. “If it was a different day and nobody was there, it could have definitely gone into flames.� Workers were repairing damage to the building’s wiring, and the business plans to reopen Monday. Laura Adelmann is at laura.adelmann@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.
Interchange project may provide soils to help spur redevelopment Burnsville creates soils TIF district by John Gessner SUN THISWEEK
A major interchange project and tax-increment financing may help some Burnsville landowners replace unbuildable soils in the area known as the Minnesota River Quadrant. Up to 300,000 cubic yards of good soil will become available during construction of a new $44 million interchange at Highway 13 and County Road 5, which begins next spring. It could be used to replace up to 800,000 cubic yards of unbuildable peat on land south of Highway 13 and west of Interstate 35W. Tax-increment financing could provide about $2.9 million for soils correction, a fraction of the estimated $12.7 million cost of making much of the property buildable. The City Council approved on Nov. 20 creation of a tax-increment financing district covering 26 parcels on 67 acres in the Minnesota River Quadrant. The city secured special state legislation in 2008 allowing creation of “soil deficiency� districts in the MRQ, a 1,700-acre area of mostly mining, landfill and industrial uses officials hope to see redeveloped in coming decades. “The Ladybird Lane area
(where soil problems are concentrated) is a substantial portion of the new TIF district, but it’s a very small portion of the overall MRQ,� Public Works Director Steve Albrecht said. “But it’s a key location in that it’s right on the corner of 35 and 13.� The coming availability of good soils from the interchange project was the trigger for creating the TIF district now, officials say. Tax-increment financing allows cities to capture future increases in taxes paid on improved property and spend the money to promote development. The city estimates it could generate $13.86 million from the district. The largest share – $5.9 million – is tentatively slated for road and infrastructure projects in the area, with $2.9 million for soils correction, $1.4 million for administrative costs and another $3.7 million in interest if the city sells bonds to fund some project costs. “Any of this increment (revenue) is all predicated on there being development in the future,� Community Development Director Jenni Faulkner said. Landowners would bear the bulk of soils-correction costs, with any TIF contribution going to “set the table to allow private industry to correct those areas,� Albrecht
said. The cost of removing bad soils – in some cases, 20 to 30 feet deep – would exceed what most of the TIF district landowners could make from developing their properties, he said. In the meantime, some landowners are generating income. The Dale Green Co., which sells topsoil, mines soil on MRQ land owned by Astleford. Innovative Landscape Supply operates on another MRQ property, the Rubeko property. The city is in discussions with the owners of both properties and two others on possible soil-mining arrangements requiring interim or longer-range permits, Albrecht said. No redevelopment, in the new TIF district or the larger MRQ, is on the immediate horizon. Vast acreage in the MRQ is consumed by a landfill and a limestone mining quarry. The poor economy has dampened demand for limestone and cut into the generation of garbage, Albrecht said. “I think we’re talking 20 to 30 years on those areas,� he said. John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.
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Area Briefs Downtown Dazzle Day Downtown Dazzle Day will be celebrated Saturday, Dec. 1, in Farmington. Activities include: • Kids Shop at Rambling River Center, 9 a.m. to noon. • Storytime with Mrs. Claus at Dunn Bros, 9 to 11 a.m. • Make holiday ornaments for the Farmington Holiday Tree at Farmington Library, 10:30 a.m. to noon. • Gingerbread house contest and display at Farmington Library, 2 to 3 p.m. • Ugliest holiday sweater contest – vote at participating businesses. Sweaters will be modeled at 5 p.m. by the tree. • Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at the VFW, 1 to 3 p.m. • Horse-drawn carriage rides, 4 to 7 p.m. • Cocoa and cookie tent, 4 to 6 p.m. • Community tree lighting ceremony, 5:15 p.m.
Farmington KCs host breakfast The Farmington Knights of Columbus will host a pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Dec. 2, at Church of St. Michael, 22120 Denmark Ave. Pancakes, French toast, sausage links, and scrambled eggs will be served along with coffee, juice and water. Good-will offerings will be accepted. All proceeds will go towards local charities.
Cookie walk set Dec. 9 The Farmington Yellow Ribbon Network Cookie Walk will be noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St., Farmington. Participants should bring two plates of cookies or holiday treats. In exchange for cookie donations and at least a $5
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donation, participants can walk the cookie walk to select cookies to take home. The organization is expecting to deliver 80 cookie trays to local military families, necessitating more than 3,500 cookies. Cash donations are welcome and will benefit military family support programs. To donate holiday cookies, contact event chair Kara at (651) 4632148.
Farmington author releases juvenile fiction This week, Farmington author Debra Tracy celebrates the nationwide release of her new book for juvenile readers, “Meet the Tanners: Mom, Dad, Drew, Gabby, Joey, Boone, Splash, Indy, Skye, and Ticket to the Top.� Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is available through bookstores nationwide, from the publisher at www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore, or by visiting barnesandnoble. com or amazon.com.
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Pet salon opens in Lakeville A grand opening celebration is planned Dec. 3-8 for Fancy Paws Pet Salon in Lakeville Crossing, 7688 160th St. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3. Also planned is an open house from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. Raffle tickets for salon services and a dog goody basket will be available for $1. All raffle proceeds and a percentage of all Dec. 3-8 sales will go to the U of M Canine Brain Tumor Clinical Trials Program. For more information, visit www.fancypawsmn. com.
Citizen advisory committees Dakota County is currently accepting applications from citizens to serve on the following citizen advisory committees: Dakota-Scott Workforce Investment Board, Community Corrections Advisory Board, Extension Committee, Human Services Advisory Committee, Library Board, Personnel Board of Appeals, Planning Commission, Public Art Citizen Advisory Committee, Special Board of Appeal and Equalization, and Zoning Board of Adjustment. Visit the Dakota County website, www. co.dakota.mn.us/Government/CAC/Pages/default. aspx, for more information about the committees. Dakota County residents interested in serving on a committee can call County Administration at (651) 438-4418 for an application. The application deadline is Dec. 7.
The Farmington Library, 508 Third St., has planned the following events. Call (651) 4380250 for more information. • Wii Games, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3. Ages 12 to 18. • Books & Beyond: Gingerbread Houses, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6. Hear a story and decorate a gingerbread house with ISD 192 ECFE. Registration required. Ages 0 to 6. • Thematic Pop-Out with the Minnesota Center for Book Arts, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. County libraries 8. Fold, cut and transform a sheet of paper into a closed Dec. 7 book. Registration reAll Dakota County quired. Ages 5 to 8. Library branches will be closed on Friday, Dec. 7, for staff training.
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Opinion Farm bill legislation affects us all Among the vital public policy issues postponed until after the election, and now awaiting action by the lame-duck Congress, is the so-called farm bill. We observe that “farm bill” is a somewhat misleading moniker that likely distracts the public and elected officials alike. The fact is that some two-thirds of the dollars spent by farm bill programs in recent years were for nutrition programs, such as the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps. The federal farm bill, directly and indirectly, influences many aspects of life for all of us. We should pay more attention to this debate and weigh in with our federal policymakers. It was disappointing to hear a highly regarded congressman from one of our suburban areas admit that he did not pay much attention to the farm bill as he seemed to
ECM Editorial suggest that this was just a rural issue. In addition to providing food safety nets for needy Americans and supporting school lunch programs, the farm bill has a tremendous influence on what, where, and how crops are grown. It heavily influences what we eat and how our food is processed. It has become among the most critical conservation and environmental issues. In recent years the fastest-growing feature of the farm program has been crop insurance. The crop insurance that farmers have available is far beyond what most of us think of as typical insurance. In addition to insuring against drought, flood or other natural disaster, the typical policy guarantees a yield and a price. This insurance would be unaffordable but for the fact that we pay for more than 60 percent of the
premiums with our federal taxes. With current high commodity prices and risk elimination with crop insurance it is not surprising that grasslands are being plowed up, wetlands being drained and highly erodible marginal lands being planted. At the same time, we are seeing reductions in land set-aside programs like the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) that have done so much for conservation and habitat protection the past quarter century. The effect will be increased water pollution from agricultural runoff of phosphorous, nitrogen and sediment exacerbating everything from the dead zones in the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Winnipeg to algae blooms in our lakes, rivers and streams. One of the major debates pending is whether to make “conservation compliance” a condition of eligibility for the federally subsidized crop insurance. This would require that minimal conservation
standards be adhered to by the farmer in order to afford some protection to water bodies and erodible grasslands. The farm bill that has passed the Senate features conservation compliance as a condition of eligibility for federally subsidized crop insurance. The version that is pending on the floor of the House of Representatives does not contain this critical provision. We believe the Senate approach is much preferable. Most notably, we think it is important that all of us, no matter where we live, become familiar with the farm bill and its implications, and we should insist on the same of our federal elected officials. This editorial is a product of the ECM Editorial Board. Sun Thisweek newspapers and the Dakota County Tribune are part of ECM Publishers Inc.
Saint Nicholas has a history of giving by Paul Jarvis SPECIAL TO SUN THISWEEK
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. And his official name is Saint Nicholas. The feast day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker – who lives eternally in the heavenly realm, and is very, very real – is just around the corner: Dec. 6. In fact, those who come to the St. Joseph Catholic Church’s Mass at 8:30 a.m. on that Thursday should make sure to put their shoes at the entrance of church. Even if you have to go to Mass in your stocking feet, you just might find something in them after Mass. That is, if you’ve been a good and caring disciple. Commercial interests created all sorts of fantastic stories about jolly ol’ St. Nick. But the real stories are not only fantastic, they are quintessentially Christian: stories of self-sacrificing love and care. Historically, we can pinpoint the fact that Nicholas was the fourth century bishop of Myra, a city in Lycia, an imperial Roman province of Asia Minor. (Now in Turkey. The current successor to Bishop Nicholas is the Greek-Melkite Catholic Archbishop Michel Abrass of Antioch, Titular Archbishop of Myra.) As with many of the saints, we are able to capture the relationship which Nicholas had with God through the admiration that Christians have had for him for centuries. The man most Americans know as Santa Claus is said to have been born to relatively affluent Christian parents in Patara in the Roman Empire’s Asia Minor, where he also received his early schooling. He came to Myra to continue his studies. A paternal uncle of his introduced him to the local bishop. The latter is said to have seen potential in the youth and had
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Paul Jarvis him trained for the priesthood under his patronage. Nicholas received his ordination as a priest at an early age. When his parents died Nicholas still received his inheritance, but is said to have given it away in charity. Perhaps the best-known story about Nicholas concerns his charity toward a poor man who was unable to provide dowries for his three daughters of marriageable age. Rather than see them sold into servitude (probably prostitution), Bishop Nicholas secretly tossed a bag of gold through the poor man’s window on three separate occasions, thus enabling the daughters to be married. Over the centuries, this particular legend evolved into the custom of giftgiving on the saint’s feast. It also highlights how the best generosity is done anomously, or without regard for compensation. Please join me in switching, more and more, to the use of “Saint Nicholas” in lieu of “Santa Claus.” Though Madison Avenue and Hollywood have put their materialistic and fantastic spin on the saint, they are indeed the same person. “Claus” or “Klaas” is the Dutch nickname for “Niklaas” or “Nicholas,” and “Santa” is simply Spanish for “Saint.”
Help wanted for job seekers by Joe Nathan SUN THISWEEK
“Help wanted” should not just be a sign located on business storefronts looking for new employees. Many job seekers need help, according to a 2012 study, a point also reiterated by people who responded to my recent column expressing compassion and concern for job applicants. Some who wrote had wise suggestions. Families and schools should do more to help people understand how to apply for a job. One person sent me a Bellevue University study of more than 1,600 U.S. adults. “Nearly Father Paul Jarvis is pastor of “The Historic 40 percent of adults … said they’re not where Church of The Irish” – St. Joseph Catholic they wanted to be in life.” More than 30 perChurch in Rosemount. Columns reflect the cent thought they would “have achieved more by now.” opinion of the author.
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Joe Nathan Greg Meece, director of Newark Charter School in Delaware, wrote: “I couldn’t agree with you more. I receive hundreds of teacher application letters each year. Even teachers have few skills in how to best present themselves in print.” The school now teaches these skills in a seventh-grade business education and techSee NATHAN, 7A
Letters What is the goal of the Norquist pledge? To the editor: Grover Norquist is a lobbyist in Washington D.C. Those signing his socalled “Taxpayer Protection Pledge” have pledged to reject any legislation that would involve any
type of tax increase for anyone. Minnesota U.S. Reps. John Kline, Michele Bachmann and Erik Paulsen have signed this pledge. It is rather clear that those who signed the pledge have become nonthinking puppets for Norquist, rather than representing those who elected them. The “pledge” does not
allow compromise. Recently some signers have publicly renounced their pledge. Perhaps they are worried about their jobs in two years. Online research will reveal the real Norquist and why we should become informed and concerned about his personal life, his activities, and his associates. (Just Google “Grover Norquist.”)
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Just what does he intend to accomplish by getting our elected officials to sign his pledge? The impacts of this pledge are already being seen by the rising deficit and the failure of the pledge signers to compromise on anything. As funding is cut to try to reduce the deficit, our defense will be reduced, education will decline, our infrastructure will decline; thus, the overall standard of living in the USA will decline. I believe his goal and the result of this pledge is to bankrupt and thereby lower the standard of living in the United States. Except for 1987-92, tax rates on the wealthy are lower now than they have been for 80 years. Continuing tax cuts for the wealthy, without increasing revenue, will result in higher deficits. It has been clearly shown that tax cuts for the wealthy have not created the jobs we need. Historically, if the middle class is doing well we can and will buy more, increasing the need for more production and jobs. Money does not trickle down from the wealthy to the middle class; it moves from the middle class up. That has always been the case. When the low/middle income people are doing well, the wealthy also do
very well. Unfortunately the gap between the low/middle class and the wealthy has been widening quickly. Continuing tax breaks for the wealthy will only make the economy worse. The Republicans and Norquist have been trying to sell those of us making less than $250,000 per year that we will be better off if the top 2 percent keep getting richer. This will result in a decline in the standard of living for all of us and will result in a decline in the United States overall. Will Norquist reach his goal? JON CHILDERS Eagan
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our own. Consider, for instance, each person whose home was destroyed by Superstorm Sandy handling their plight individually by themselves. Further, the phenomenon of climate change, we have heard, may exacerbate conditions leading to the size and severity of storms like Sandy, Katrina, and others. Some well-financed campaigns, like those of the tobacco industry which told us cigarettes had nothing to do with cancer, seek to reassure us that there is no proof that carbon emissions by humans cause climate change. The existence of climate change is not often debated anymore. The causes or contributing factors seem to include human activity. I think it’s notable that the Obama administration has spent some money on alternative energy technologies, and was criticized for it by its electoral opponents. Mostly, the issue was not discussed. I think we ignore this issue at our peril. Floods in Duluth and New York City are small examples of that peril.
To the editor: I often enjoy the heartfelt sentiments of readers, and the carefully considered remarks of editorial writers. A couple recent letters were about how we can or should find a way to accomplish great things on our own. One letter even suggested we should wean ourselves off any “dependency on government.” PAUL HOFFINGER I hasten to suggest Eagan there may be some things we aren’t able to handle on
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Women’s conference slated March 14 The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce has set its third annual WomEn’s Conference for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 14, 2013, at Lost Spur Golf and Event Center, 2750 Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan. Early bird registration is $129. For information, contact Jessy Annoni at (651) 452-8978 or jannoni@dcrchamber.com.
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Lakeville Chamber sets December luncheon The Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its December General Membership Luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at Porterhouse Steak & Seafood Restaurant, 11211 205th St. W., Lakeville. Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. Lunch and a program will be at noon. Cost is $25 for members and $40 for nonmembers. Reservations required by Dec. 7. Contact Linda or Michele at info@ lakevillechambercvb.org.
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Small business counseling with SCORE at local libraries Free small business counseling from SCORE, a nonprofit business counseling and mentoring organization, will be offered in December at the Wescott and Heritage libraries on the following dates: • Wednesday, Dec. 5, 5 to 7 p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. • Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2 to 4 p.m., Heritage Library, 20085 Heritage Drive, Lakeville. • Wednesday, Dec. 19, 5 to 7 p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan.
Holiday Gala set Dec. 6 in Burnsville The Burnsville Chamber of Commerce will hold its Holiday Gala, On Peppermint Hill, from 6 to 11 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at Buck Hill Ski Resort, 15400 Buck Hill Road, Burnsville. The evening will include dinner, music, games, giveaways and the announcement of the 2012 Business Person of the Year. Tickets are $40 per person or $300 for a table of eight. Reservations can be made by contacting Maranda at (952) 435-6000 or maranda@burnsvillechamber.com.
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Numbers and years mount for Christmas charity boss Anderson in 31st year at St. James by John Gessner SUN THISWEEK
Numbers? Sue Anderson has numbers. Generosity can’t be reduced to arithmetic, but Anderson – the ever-efficient coordinator of charitable Christmas giving at St. James Lutheran Church – does keep track. Under her guidance, members of the Burnsville church donated $414,688 in cash and gifts from 1987 to 2011, making Christmas a little brighter for 849 needy families and 2,728 individuals. Another impressive total is 31, the number of years Anderson has volunteered with St. James’ holiday program, called Armful of Love. “I was young when I started this,� said Anderson, an energetic 69, “and now I’m not, which is fine. I still truly enjoy it.� Anderson and her husband, Lee, joined St. James in 1977 after moving to
NATHAN, from 4A nology class. “It’s exciting to watch as kids, for the first time in their lives, begin to think of themselves as marketable commodities. When we ask them to create their resumes and they realize they haven’t joined any clubs or done any service projects they start to think about that. When we tell them they can’t list their moms as references they think of that, too.� Resume-writing instruction stresses spelling, organization and design, in addition to producing a video resume. Meece said future instruction will include interviewing skills, dressing for success, doing homework on a job or organization. Gary Gruber, an educator who works with schools around the United States, wrote: “We have not prepared students well or impressed them sufficiently with the importance of clear communication, precision and details. We have become a fast-food text
Burnsville’s North River Hills neighborhood. A special education teacher who retired in 2006, she started volunteering with Armful of Love in 1981 and has been in charge since 1985. Originally, the church directed its Christmas giving to needy church families and families referred through the well-known Armful of Love program run by Dakota County-based nonprofit Community Action Council (now 360 Communities). Located on Williams Drive near the Savage border, the church continues to work with Armful of Love in Dakota County while expanding its reach into Scott and Carver counties. It hung onto the Armful of Love moniker. Gift bags are piling up this week in the secured church room where Anderson and her fellow volunteers – about 35 wrappers and five close assistants – are approaching their busy seasonal peak. Anderson’s passion for Armful of Love is “contagious,� said the Rev. Walt Li-
nation of people who do not appreciate taking time to do things well, practice good grammar or project a more professional stance regardless of one’s job. “That said, as you have noted, there are legions of well-qualified, underemployed and unemployed people who deserve an opportunity.� Susan Abravanel, vice president of education at Youth Service America) in Washington, D.C., said she wanted to put the column up next to a “posted job description.� “I often interview candidates, and many of your comments resonated directly with what I have encountered,� she wrote. “When years ago, I first reached the point where I was interviewing others, I would weed through the submitted applications with incredulity (‘I can’t believe she didn’t read the position posting!’) – or with exasperation as I read paragraph after paragraph that began, ‘I am the perfect person for your job!’ I wanted
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Sue Anderson has volunteered with St. James Lutheran Church’s Armful of Love program for 31 years, most of them as coordinator. chtenberger, St. James’ third lead pastor since she joined the church. “Sue certainly puts her heart and a lot of energy into this ministry,� he said. “That’s what has carried this ministry for those years.� It’s come a long way since Anderson’s early days, when she’d buy gifts at Target for a few families and finish her
work with a small wrapping party at somebody’s house. Her records back to 1987 show annual cash and gift contributions of several hundred dollars growing to well over $20,000 in recent years. “This church, as small as it is compared to a lot of other churches (1,300 members), has totally embraced this program,� Anderson said. “I
to respond, ‘Please, present your credentials and let us decide that.’ � Abravanel said the situation has dramatically deteriorated over the past 10 years. “It is not only because there are fewer jobs to be had, and more people applying for them,� she wrote. “I think what we are seeing in candidates is a reflection (that) schools are not adequately preparing young people for the world of careers and work.� She said the majority of job seekers, especially for entry-level positions, are young people who are looking for their first or second job. “They arrive at our office doorstep filled with their own potential – but without either the skills to envision how that could fit with our needs nor even the understanding that it is something we would be looking for. While the world of work is built around teams meeting organizational missions, the world of these young people has been built around a far more individual-
istic – and out-of-step – process of getting them through to this point, whatever that took.  ‘Whatcha got for me?’ they ask.� Barry Peterson, who works with young people called the column, “short, sweet, and kind.� Please consider helping people present themselves more effectively.  Joe Nathan has spent more than 40 years working with students, schools and families. Reactions welcome, joe@centerforschoolchange.org. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.
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Outlet mall moves forward in Eagan by Jessica Harper SUN THISWEEK
An East Coast developer is one step closer to bringing an outlet mall to Eagan’s Cedar Grove Redevelopment District. On Nov. 20, the City Council approved a proposal to rezone 25 acres of the 35-acre property to a planned development and to preliminarily subdivide 51 acres into two lots and four outlots. By approving the preliminary planned development, the council gave Baltimore-based Paragon Outlet the green light to build a multitenant retail outlet shopping center in Cedar Grove — located between Highway 13 and Cedar Grove Parkway.
“Even though this is a different use than we initially envisioned, I think it will be a good development,” Mayor Mike Maguire said. Plans for the $100 million center call for an outdoor complex that includes a mix of large and small retail stores. Paragon envisions the 408,0000-square-foot mall will have 100 different upscale stores. Cedar Grove won’t be the firm’s first development in the Midwest. It previously constructed an outlet mall in Pleasant Prairie, Wis. Paragon opened two outlet malls this year, in Grand Prairie, Texas, and Livermore, Calif. The
Grand Prairie project is similar in scale to the Eagan project, said Kelvin Antill, development partner for Paragon. At all of Paragon’s outlet malls, a variety of upscale retailers such as JCrew, Sax Fifth Avenue Off Fifth and Tommy Hilfiger reside in those malls. “Many tenants follow us from one project to another,” Antill said. “We feel the key to our outlet projects is in strong tenant relationships.”
its parking structures. The parkway would create an access to the lower-level parking, while the upper level would be accessed from Cedar Grove Parkway. A ramp would connect the two levels from within the structure. “Paragon Parkway will help reduce traffic on Cedar Parkway,” said Salem LaHood, design partner at Paragon. Pointing to Paragon’s recent development in Livermore, Council Member Cyndee Fields Walkability said she supports the plan In addition to build- but has concerns about ing the outlet mall, Para- traffic on opening weekgon hopes to create a new street called Paragon Parkway that will separate the outlet complex from
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Sally Dale Sally Ann Dale passed from the surrounding love of her family to the arms of her Savior on November 18. The strength Sally exhibited during her two year fight with cancer was an inspiration to all. She never lost her warm, welcoming smile, her joyous laughter, or her unconditional love of family, friends and clients. Sally was preceded in death by her mother and father, Anne and Percy Sheeley and is survived by a loving extended family: Husband Steve, sons Jim (Becky) Anderson and Michael (Danyelle) Anderson, daughter Stacy (Brian) Strojny, stepsons Todd (Theresa) Dale, Christopher (Jeni) Dale, brother Jim (Sandra) Sheeley, in laws Jim and Janet Dale, 9 very special grandchildren and countless friends and clients. The family is thankful for the outstanding medical care Sally received, especially from Dr. Joseph Leach (Sally's "Rock"), Bryn Thompson and all the nurses and staff at Minnesota Oncology. Pictures and tributes can be found on Sally's site at caringbridge.com/visit/sallydale. A memorial service will be held on December 2 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Burnsville, MN with visitation from 3-4 and service at 4. Sally firmly believed that providing help to others was far more important than flowers. Please consider remembering her to the Angel Foundation (of Minnesota Oncology), Heartland Hospice, or Feed My Starving Children. "Put a smile on your face and you can get through anything - Smiles Spread" - Sally.
Means USMC Lance Corporal Dale W. Age 23, of New Prague, died 11-18-2012, in Afghanistan. Survivors include, Wife, Andrea; mother, DaleLyn Means; father, John D. Means; sister, JoLyn Means; grandparents, John & Patricia Roy; grandfather, John W. Means. Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, 11 AM Church of St. Patrick at Cedar Lake. Wake was 4 - 8 PM Tuesday. Bruzek Funeral Home, New Prague (952-758-4949).
Karen L. Ames Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma, Great-Grandma & Sister. Age 71 of Burnsville. Karen went home to be with the Lord on November 26, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Karen is preceded in death by her parents Edward & Inez Melby and brothers’ John and Donald. Karen is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Raymond (Butch); her two children, Dale (Carmen) and Sonja (Troy) Savage; her eight grandchildren, Ashley, Nick, Jesse and Brooke Ames and Mason, Maddie, Mariah and Matt Savage; her one great-grandchild, Gabriel Ames; her sister Karol (Bob) Paulus; sister-in-law, Sandy Melby; many nieces and nephews, and other family members and friends. Funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, November 30, 2012 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 13901 Fairview Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 29, 2012 from 3-8 PM at the White Funeral Home, 20134 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville, MN 55044 and one hour prior to service on Friday at church. Memorials preferred to Minneapolis Children’s Hospital and Fairview Hospice. White Funeral Home Lakeville (952) 469-2723 www.whitefuneralhomes.com
James Welton Born Portland, OR January 1, 1921. Died November 20, 2012 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC. Preceded in death by parents Raymond P. Welton and Birdie V. Welton, sister Marie, brother Roy, first wife Maverette Ness, son Timothy Welton, daughter Nancy O’Donnell, second wife Marjorie Page. Survived by sons Richard Welton of North Port, FL and William Mack of Sioux Fall, SD and daughter Kathleen Horn of Knoxville, TN, 12 grand children, 9 great grand children. Member: Zuhrah Shrine Big Brothers, Shriners International 100 Million Dollar Club, Minnesota Valley Shrine Club, Lebanon Lodge 346 AF&AM, Stump Sound Masonic Lodge 0733, Moose Lodge of Topsail Island, Soo Line Historical & Technical Society, Morse Telegraph Club, Soo Line Veteran Employees Assn, Historical Society of Topsail Island, Wilmington Singles Club, Sneads Ferry Senior Center, Presbyterian Church of Apostles (Burnsville, MN), Sneads Ferry Presbyterian Church (NC). Worked for Soo Line Railroad for 40 years beginning as telegraph operator and concluding as Director of Labor Relations. Memorial Service/Masonic Service - Presbyterian Church of the Apostles, 701 East 130th St., Burnsville, MN on December 15th at 10:00 AM. Memorials to Presbyterian Church of Apostles Building Fund or Zuhrah Woman’s Auxiliary. Family Interment private.
Cristian J. Brollier Eagle Scout Cristian J. Brollier of Farmington Boy Scout Troop 119 has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Cristian is the son of Drew & Tammy Brollier. Cristian’s Eagle Scout project was the collection and organization of toiletry donations for the Rosemount Family Resource Center. He achieved his goal of 100 boxes. A December 2nd, 2012, Eagle Court of Honor is planned.
Scarlett Jane Matthews Was born Thursday, October 11th, 2012 at Woodwinds Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches long. Proud parents are Jeremy and Rochelle Matthews of Lakeville. Grandparents are Rich and Jane Matthews of Sartell, Scott Wensmann and Jean Wensmann of Lakeville. Great grandparents are Fred and Norma Demuth of Lakeville and Richard Wensmann of Bay City, WI.
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Farmington Elementary third-graders performed a music program “Go Fish” Nov. 13 to a packed house. The musical took place in the ocean, and students dressed as various fish, representing how it takes all kinds of fish to make the ocean a beautiful place, just as it takes all kinds of people to make the world filled with harmony and color. Teacher Doris McNamara said students decided it would be a dull place if everyone were the same.
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Paragon envisions at its outlet mall in Eagan one to two 25,000 square-foot anchors surrounded by three to four mini-anchors of 10,000 to 15,000 square feet. Pedestrian walkways will connect the shops to one another as well as to a central plaza. Segments of the walkway will be covered by a roof to break up the space. OUTLET, from 8A into the project to encourage people to take public transportation to the mall rather than drive. Jon Hohenstein, community development director, said city officials envision the project as an opportunity for visitors to take the bus between the outlet mall and the Mall of America. Maguire expressed concerns about the mall’s appearance from major roadways.
Buildings will have varying heights, colors and facades to break up spaces, and landscaping and decorative structures will create a visually appealing complex, LaHood said. Although most of the complex will be open, portions will have canopies with skylights, according to the developer’s plans. Paragon intends to begin construction by spring 2013 and open the outlet mall by fall 2014. The project is expected
to bring thousands of jobs and add millions to the Eagan tax base. An estimated 400 constructions jobs and between 1,600 and 2,000 retail jobs are expected, said LaHood. Once finished it will add approximately $84 million to the tax base, according to city officials. Jessica Harper is at jess i c a . h a r p e r @ e c m - i n c. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.
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big key to what we accomplished. … We were able to buy that before all the land was grabbed up.” Another area Bell considers a key Farmington asset is the Vermillion River, one of the state’s best trout streams. “We started it in Farmington,” Bell said. “We were the first ones to stock trout. … The Southern Dakota County Sportsmen were huge in that, and it’s been big ever since. We turned that into one of the premier trout streams.” He was also a key player in bringing Dew Days to the city, the annual summer kickoff celebration that has become a Farmington tradition. Bell dreamed up the bed races idea after discovering a similar event in Hawaii. He still runs the crowdpleasing race that also serves as a fundraiser for local charities. During his tenure, Bell oversaw many changes, including when the city was put in charge of the swimming pool, originally a private enterprise. “People were raising money, then they ran out, so we took it over,” Bell said. He said one of his department’s unofficial policies was to hire as many local college and high school students as possible, giving them work experience and funds for college. One of those hires was Mayor Todd Larson, who congratulated Bell at the Nov. 19 meeting when the council approved the park
name and the $12,390 purchase of five entrance signs for it. “Thank you for your vision,” Larson told Bell. “Thank you for mentoring me from the time I was 12. Thank you for teaching me how to flip a lawn mower seat up so it’s not so hot when you get back.” Council Member Christy Jo Fogarty called it “incredibly appropriate” that the park preserve be named after Bell, the man who “worked so hard to get such a great trail system in Farmington.” Council Member Terry Donnelly called it “a welldeserved honor.” “This is quite an honor,”Bell said. “I’m really humbled by this … This is unbelievable. I never expected such a thing. The park department meant a lot to me, and I hope it means as much to the community as it does to myself and my family.” Bell also complimented the parks staff for their efforts. “I had an unbelievable great staff working with me,” Bell said. The signs are to be installed by next summer. Council Member Julie May’s suggestion to purchase two signs now and wait for the others to spread out expenses was rejected after Parks and Recreation Director Randy Distad said the city is saving on the $1,450 shipping costs by ordering them together. Laura Adelmann is at laura.adelmann@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.
REPLACEMENT, from 1A in as a council member, he will not remain on the FiAnderson could not be nance Committee. reached for comment. Many committee apIn an interview, Mielke pointments end in March, said in the past, coun- and the council would cils charged with filling likely appoint Anderson’s a vacant council seat sift replacement with the oththrough applications then ers instead of holding a invite some for interviews. separate process. He expects the process will take three to five Laura Adelmann is at weeks, so a new member laura.adelmann@ecm-inc. could take oath of office in com or facebook.com/sunFebruary. thisweek. Once Anderson is sworn LEVY, from 1A instead of the more costly director-level position. Mielke said he expects it will be filled by mid-February. Starting salary and benefits total $114,548. The amended budget also includes $9,388 to open Cherryview rink near Dodd Boulevard and 175th Street, one of 11 rinks closed about three years ago when the economy fell; eight rinks are expected to be open next year. During the workshop, council members debated whether to spend for irrigation systems for the Arts Center and Heritage Center. Council members recommended using $14,000 from the construction fund to install irrigation at Heritage Center, with a possibility of using fundraising money or remaining contingency funds to finance it. Mayor Mark Bellows said the Friends of the Lakeville Area Arts Center organization will propose OUTREACH, from 1A
a fountain for the Arts Center property, and if the project advances, should be coordinated with the irrigation work. Most council members said they had not heard about the proposal, and concerns were raised about how fountain maintenance would be funded. Council members recommended the city budget $16,000 for the irrigation system from the building fund, but will consider whether to continue with the project before the bidding the contract next year. “The money is budgeted, a source is identified and you’ll have time to ferret through the fountain and all of the other longterm master plan items in relation to the Arts Center,” Mielke said. “Then you can decide whether or not you wish to do the project.” Laura Adelmann is at laura.adelmann@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.
Saign, called the tornado “one of the most horrific, tragic things anyone could go through,” and said she was struck by the survivors’ courage. “The people there have the courage to go forward,” she said. “They are not looking back, and they have hope in their future.” For more information or to donate, go to www.helpjoplin.com.
and put her on the ground as he held the door. “When the tornado came over, he said he couldn’t hold the door, but someone was helping him hold the door,” Vandegrift said. Those who survived also shared some of the horror they endured. Saign was told that after the storm parents tried to shield their children from seeing people hurt and dy- Laura Adelmann is at laura. ing on the streets. adelmann@ecm-inc.com or Abby’s mom, Janeen facebook.com/sunthisweek.
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Lakeville North seniors Hunter Cobb (8) and Josh Robinson (56) sit dejected after the Panthers lost to Eden Prairie in the Class 6A state final. Derek Fisher (149 yards), Tony Anderson (38 yards) and Charlie Venable (69 yards) fighting for every available inch. “We couldn’t get them,” Vossen said. “If there was a solution, I would have found it. There wasn’t one. They were bigger than us.” The Panthers saved themselves from a shutout with a 13-yard pass to Ben Blake from quarterback Zach Creighton with 1:17 remaining. Creighton had 100 yards passing and 83 yards rush-
ing, but he threw three interceptions. “It’s not the fault of any one person,” Vossen said. “We couldn’t get the ball back to the offense. I think we forced them to punt one time.” Jamiah Newell had troubling finding room to run, totaling 47 yards. Blake had 35 yards receiving and Brandon Morgan had 20. On defense, Jesse Cardenas led the Panthers with 12 tackles. Evan Hink and Kyrel Newell each had nine. Mitch Johnson and Karl
Tigers stumped by Wayzata Farmington girls hockey falls to 1-4 by Andy Rogers The Farmington girls hockey team was in search of a win when the undefeated Wayzata team paid a visit Tuesday. The teams were tied at 1-1 early in the second period thanks to a goal from Farmington’s Michaela Tonsager who was assisted by Bria Donnelly. But Wayzata got the lead back scoring twice more, once off a power play in the second period, to eventually win 3-1. The Tigers had some chances in the third period as several Wayzata players spent time in the penalty box. Wayzata had six minor penalties offering up plenty of power play time. The Tigers peppered Wayzata’s goalie McKenna Lorenz, who had 30 saves, but nothing more got through. Farmington’s Maddie Bowe had 35 saves in the loss. It was the Tigers’ third loss in a row and fourth of the season.
Finkel each had a sack and Alec Larson recovered a fumble. Citing the physical nature of the game, Vossen said Johnson, Larson and Alex Wood appeared to suffer serious injuries against Eden Prairie. “They put everything they had in that game,” Vossen said. “They hit them with all the force they had.” Vossen said he was proud of his team’s performance this season. See FOOTBALL, 12A
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Prior to the Wayzata game, Farmington lost to Hopkins 7-0 on Nov. 20 and 4-1 to Eastview on Nov. 24. Haleigh Zwart got the goal against Eastview with assists from Breanna Raske and Rachael Welzin. The Tigers opened the season with a 5-3 loss to Hastings on Nov. 13. The girls came back strong, scoring three goals in the final period, and the girls rode that to a convincing 7-0 victory against Rochester Mayo
on Nov. 15. Madeline Oines and Grace Vincent each scored twice in the victory against Mayo, and goalie Bowe secured her first shutout. The girls are relying on several returning letterwinners, including seniors Grace Gavin and Haley Doll along with juniors Vincent, Zwart and Shaye Jenrich as well as sophomore Tonsager. The girls will head to winless Owatonna on Saturday.
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Mike Shaughnessy far outweigh the disadvantages. “I think it’s the best thing that’s ever happened for Lakeville sports,” said Andy Berkvam, Lakeville North’s head girls basketball coach and an assistant football coach. Had Lakeville continued with one high school, it might have built a football powerhouse comparable with Eden Prairie and Wayzata, two Lake Conference schools that have won seven of the last eight state largeschool championships. But when Lakeville South opened in 2005, it created more opportunities for students to participate in athletics – and teams from both schools have been able to compete at the highest levels in Minnesota. It’s a win-win, Lakeville North activities director Bob Ertl said. “We’re in the business of finding opportunities for kids,” Ertl said. “What we found is we have coaches at both high schools who are good at recruiting kids and getting them to work hard. That’s been happening at both schools since the split.” Mike Zweber, who was Lakeville North’s head See COLUMN, 12A
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Farmington’s Shelby Klotz (9), Haleigh Zwart (20) and Haley Doll (8) fight for control against Wayzata’s Carly Noble (6) on Tuesday night.
Two schools that traveled different roads wound up at the Metrodome on Friday night to play in the state high school Class 6A football game. Eden Prairie, one of the state’s largest schools, defeated Lakeville North, one of the smallest schools in its enrollment class, 28-7 – proving once again that while numbers do not ensure athletic success, they certainly don’t hurt. By the numbers the Minnesota State High School League uses to assign athletic teams to classes, Eden Prairie had 3,007 students in the top three grades in 2011-12, while Lakeville North – not a small school by any stretch of the imagination – had 1,711. Numbers for the 2012-13 school year aren’t available but likely are not much different. Put another way, Lakeville North lined up in the Prep Bowl against a school that was about 75 percent bigger. But you would have had a difficult time finding anybody from Lakeville who was bemoaning that fact Friday night. Lakeville perhaps could have had one high school the scope of Eden Prairie or Wayzata. “We’d have been a megaschool,” Lakeville North activities director Bob Ertl said. Instead, the district chose to open a second high school. Athletically, coaches and administrators say, the benefits
Tigers hang on to defeat John Marshall by Andy Rogers
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by Andy Rogers The Eden Prairie football team overpowered Lakeville North in the Class 6A Prep Bowl on Friday night at the Metrodome, beating the Panthers 28-7 in the bigschool state final. It was a shock for the Panthers. “To be honest, I thought the scores were going to be flipped; it would be the other way around,” head coach Brian Vossen said. “That’s why it’s tough. They really thought we were the better team, but we were outplayed. They out-physicaled us. They were bigger. They were faster than we thought they were going to be.” The Panthers were up against Eden Prairie’s history, too. Prior to Friday, Eden Prairie was 7-1 in the Prep Bowl games since 1996. The Eagles outgained the Panthers 310 yards to 219 and dominated the time of possession 31:47 minutes to 13:13. On offense, Eden Prairie runners frequently gained more yardage after initial contact, overwhelming the Panther defense unlike any other team this season. “No one has been able to run on us this year,” Vossen said. “This was in no way the outcome we expected. We felt they stuck to their game plan and we just couldn’t slow them down.” The Eagles rarely stopped running, throwing just twice for 1 yard, with big backs
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The Farmington boys hockey team secured its first victory of the season on Tuesday night, defeating Rochester John Marshall 4-3. Grant Hauswirth, Kevin Olund and Jack Erickson gave the Tigers a 3-1 lead after two periods and Olund scored his second midway through the third. Both of his goals were assisted by Erik Holmstrom. Chris Fitzgibbons helped with Erickson’s shot. Austin Krause, who had 15 saves, survived a late rally by John Marshall to earn the victory. The Tigers had a comfortable shots-on-goal advantage at 28-18. Farmington was coming off a season-opening 6-2 loss to Hastings last weekend. The team fell behind Hastings 4-1 early, but according to coach Keith Revels, the Tigers played better as the game went on. “It sounds a bit worse
than it was,” Revels said. “We had a controversial goal called back on the power play in third that would have made it 5-3 with about six minutes to go. It would have made things interesting. Hastings is solid, (with) 13 returners from last year’s section final team.” Revels said goalie Nick Schoening played well against Hastings in his second career start. “We left him hanging with guys open in front a couple times,” Revels said. Olund scored on a power play and newcomer Justin Novak scored his first varsity goal in the loss. “We are young and a work in progress,” Revels said. “We have seven guys in their first high school action ever. We continued to get better as the night went on, something we can build on as we move forward.” Returning to the ice this season is a deep roster with several athletes itching for ice time. Seniors include Austin
Krause, forward John Donnelly, forward Olund, forward Hauswirth, defender Zach Colaw and defender Jordan Lugowski. The junior class features forwards Landon Nielson, Tanner Grubb, Erickson, Dan Block, Chris Fitzgibbons and Dallas Tucker. The defense will get help from Alex Aubrect and Stan Buss. The Tigers also have a long list of sophomores and freshmen who will see varsity time this season. With that healthy list of players, Revels said depth will be the Tigers’ biggest strength. He also said they’re quick and have excellent puck skills, but size might be an issue as well as getting some of the younger players some experience. The Tigers’ home opener is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. Tuesday when Rosemount visits. Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.
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The Lakeville South boys hockey team is coming off its best season in school history after finishing second in the South Suburban Conference, winning the Section 1AA title and finishing third overall in the state tournament. The bad news is that the Cougars relied on several who are now playing hockey at the junior level or college. Few teams will be able to make up for the losses of players such as Justin Kloos, Alex Harvey, Joe Freemark, Charlie Heller and Johnny Wiitala. “With the loss of 10 players from last year’s team, including Mr. Hockey (Kloos), we obviously do not expect to put up offensive numbers like we did last year,” head coach Kurt Weber said. “But we can still be a very good offensive team. We will just need to find our team’s identity. And this can take some time.” Weber hopes to build off last year’s team success and continue a strong tradition of winning teams.
“The players have competed very well in our first three scrimmages, as if they expect us to do well,” Weber said. “That has been encouraging. Last year’s success has taught them a lot and it seems to be carrying forward into this year.” The Cougars have a long list of seniors including goalie Tyler Schumacher along with forwards Mack Farley, Leo Steinmetz and Justin Doeden. Cameron Jackson, who made the all conference honorable mention list last season, is back leading the defense with Drew Byers. “We have a fair number of seniors, many of whom have not played a lot of varsity hockey, at least not in a strong contributing role,” Weber said. “So we will need these guys to step up and fill the roles vacated by graduation. So, early on it will be transition and after a few games we will be reloaded.” Junior Pat Lauderdale is also back on the ice after playing with Team Southeast in the Upper Midwest Elite League along with promising newcomers Nick
Oelrich and Tate Newgard at forward and Dan Swail at goalie. “Our strengths will be our team defense and goaltending,” Weber said. “Offensive scoring could be a strength but I think we will need to develop it as the season moves on.” Weber feels the players just need to find an identity while the coaches figure out everyone’s role. They won’t have much time as the schedule opens up against some of the best teams in Minnesota. The Cougars opened the season on Tuesday with a trip to Edina, the No. 2 ranked team in Class AA, losing 6-1. Nick Swaney scored the goal with assists from Lauderdale and Doeden. Schumacher had 39 saves. Up next is a trip to No. 6 Hill-Murray on Tuesday and a trip to No. 20 Prior Lake on Dec. 8. The team’s home opener is against No. 8 Eagan on Dec. 11.
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The Lakeville North boys hockey team is getting an infusion of young talent this season. “On any given night, we might dress up to 10 sophomores,” head coach Trent Eigner said. “But I like the makeup of our team, the mix of young and old. It’s going to a make us a competitive group.” A group of successful young hockey players join returning players Tristen Hazlett, Connor Hyden, Erik Rutt and Jack Diercks, who all had double-digit points in 2011-12 on varsity. Rutt leads the defensive core with up-and-coming sophomores Jake Sadek, Jack McNeely, Angelo Altavilla. They will play in front of new varsity goalies Pierce Wilson and Ryan Bissonett. “I think it would be unfair to label the goalies as a strength because they’re young, but they’re really good goaltenders,” Eigner said. “I certainly don’t see Andy Rogers can be reached them as a weakness. They’re at andy.rogers@ecm-inc. the real deal.” com or facebook.com/sunOn offense, newcomers thisweek. Nick and Jack Poehling will
provide some reinforcement. A few hockey players were on the football team that played in the state championship game Friday, including Ian Klotz, Hyden, Alex Wood and Alec Larson. Wood would have been one of the Panthers’ top defensemen, but he’s out for the season with an injury suffered during the state football final. Eigner pulled some positives from the fact that several important players were still playing football four days before the first hockey game. “We asked them to take their focus off hockey,” Eigner said. “We were their biggest fans. The flip side is that we got a lot of young kids in the scrimmages that normally wouldn’t have played. Realistically, it’ll be a few weeks before they knock off their rust. They’re competitive kids that are used to winning. They’re a welcome addition.” Eigner is entering his second season as the head coach. The Panthers were 14-14 last season and made it to the Section 1AA final. “The key thing is we had
the opportunity to work through the summer and to get involved with the youth programs,” Eigner said. “The kids have a far better understanding of what we’re after with discipline and work ethic. We also, as a coaching staff, have a better understanding of our strengths and weaknesses.” The Panthers started their journey with a trip to Rochester Mayo on Tuesday, winning 3-0. Rochester Century will pay a visit in the home opener at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The South Suburban Conference opener is at home against Apple Valley on Dec. 8. The schedule also features non-conference games against annual contenders Eden Prairie (Dec. 13), Hill-Murray (Jan. 17), and Duluth East (Feb. 7). “If you look at the strength of the schedule, we’ve beefed it up,” Eigner said. “Now with a younger program, that presents its challenges, and that’s a good thing.” Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.
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FOOTBALL, from 11A “Someone has to lose in a football game,” Vossen said. “Fortunately we’re not a team that has to deal with this very often. We got to win 11 times, and I’d like to think there were 30 football teams that would like to be in the situation. As far as we’re concerned, we’re the secondbest team in the state.” The Eagles opened with an 11-play drive that took nearly five minutes before ending with a 3-yard touchdown plunge by Fisher. A 47-yard kick return by Morgan gave the Panthers some momentum, but an interception on the Eden Prairie 22-yard line stalled the drive. That was as close as the Panthers were going to get in the first half. Grant Shaeffer put six more points on the board with a 5-yard run, capping a 14-play drive that started on the Eden Prairie 4-yard line and took more than six minutes off the clock. In the second half, Eden Prairie continued to pound away with its ground game, going up 21-0 with a nineplay drive topped off by Jacob Woodring’s 5-yard run. Eden Prairie’s Jack Cottrell killed two Lakeville North drives in the second half with interceptions. Anderson scored off 6-yard run with less than four minutes to play. The Panthers got on the board with the Creighton-toBlake connection, but there was little time left. COLUMN, from 11A football coach from 2005 through 2009 (he is still with the program as an assistant coach) said several years ago the school split meant that teams would have room for late bloomers. Before 2005, three middle schools fed into Lakeville High School, and it didn’t take long for students to figure out that if they weren’t one of the best players at their middle school, their chances of playing for the high school varsity were minimal. That resulted in
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Top left: Lakeville North was awarded the second-place trophy in Class 6A. Top right: Lakeville North’s Jesse Cardenas (41) grabs on as Josh Robinson (56) and Mitch Johnson (9) close in against Eden Prairie at state. Middle left: Alec Larson (40) and Josh Robinson (56) tackle Eden Prairie’s Jacob Woodring. Middle right: The Lakeville North football team takes a moment of silence. Bottom left: Lakeville North’s Ben Blake (12) stretches out for extra yards. some potential late-developing athletes dropping football, Zweber said. Ertl was a cross country and track coach at Lakeville North at the time of the high school split and said coaches there were not downcast about it. Everyone knew it would be tougher to field competitive teams because of the loss of enrollment, but it was not seen as an insurmountable problem. “I think a lot of it had to do with the veteran coaches that were still here,” Berkvam said. “(Football coach) Larry
Thompson went to South and took some guys on the staff with him, but we still have a lot of coaches on our staff who learned from Larry.” Case in point: Lakeville North’s two football head coaches since the split – Zweber and current head coach Brian Vossen – both played for Thompson at Lakeville High School. Lakeville North struggled in football after the split, going 1-8 in 2006 while Lakeville South made it to the Prep Bowl that same year. In 2005-
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06, the first year Lakeville South was open, many of the top male athletes in the junior class happened to live in what became South’s attendance area. When they were seniors, they played for a state championship. North pushed aside the wreckage of the 2006 football season and rebuilt. The Panthers have not had a losing season since, going 52-17 over the last six years and reaching the state playoffs four times. “Mike Zweber and Brian Vossen got kids to do things in the offseason, got them into the weight room,” Berkvam said. “They just got kids to work hard, and in football
that’s half the battle.” Eden Prairie, which won its eighth state football championship last week, does many of the same things. It doesn’t succeed by enrollment alone. It should be noted that the Eagles were far from a state power when Mike Grant came over from Forest Lake in 1992 to become head coach. Eden Prairie had joined the Lake Conference a few years earlier, and there was a time when it was considered embarrassing to lose to the Eagles in football. But it also was thought that Eden Prairie football could become something special in the hands of the
right person. Grant was that person, and with the help of a lot of talented, dedicated athletes, built a dynasty. Now he might be asked to help rejuvenate one of the state’s most storied small-college programs, St. John’s. Lakeville North players left the field dejected Friday night after falling just short of their goal of a state championship. But two things were clear. Eden Prairie’s way works for Eden Prairie. And Lakeville’s way works for Lakeville. Mike Shaughnessy is at mike. shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.
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Notebook: Lots of locals in FCS playoff game by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK
There are some Dakota County-related subplots to Saturday’s NCAA football playoff game between North Dakota State and South Dakota State. Several key players on both teams starred at local high schools. One of them is South Dakota State sophomore running back Zach Zenner, who’s among the rushing yardage leaders in college football. The Eagan High School graduate ran for a school-record 295 yards and scored three touchdowns in the Jackrabbits’ 58-10 victory over Eastern Illinois in the first round of the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly known as Division I-AA) playoffs Nov. 24. He goes into Saturday’s game at North Dakota State with 1,998 yards for the season. Former Burnsville High School quarterback Cam Jones is a tight end for SDSU and has played in all 12 of the team’s games this season. Defending FCS national champion North Dakota State had a bye in the first round of the playoffs. The Bison (10-1) are the No. 1 seed in the playoffs and are looking for their second victory over South Dakota State this season. North Dakota State beat South Dakota State (2017) on Nov. 10 as its No. 1-ranked defense held Zenner to 43 yards rushing. Rosemount High School graduate Zach Vraa, a Minnesota Mr.
Football award winner, leads NDSU with 479 receiving yards and is second on the team in receptions with 32. C.J. Smith of Burnsville High School has played in all 11 Bison games at defensive back and has 11 tackles. Offensive lineman and Eastview graduate Zack Johnson has played in nine games. Defensive lineman Alex Enyi of Lakeville North also is on the roster. Kickoff is 3 p.m. at the Fargodome. The winner will play New Hampshire or Wofford in the quarterfinals Dec. 7 or 8.
Coaching news • Melissa Chmielewski will be the new head softball coach at Eagan High School. Chmielewski has coached at the club, high school and college levels and currently is head coach of the Minnesota Sting 18U Elite team. She also was an assistant coach at Fargo North High School, Minnesota State University Moorhead and with the Minnesota Irish 18 Gold team. She played college softball at North Dakota State and twice was named Summit League Player of the Year. She earned a degree in health and physical education at NDSU and a masters in education leadership from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Chmielewski replaces Courtney Dully, who resigned after last season citing a desire to spend more time with her family. Dul-
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While most teams spend the first few weeks of a season figuring out roster spots, roles and regimen, the Lakeville North girls hockey team has had that covered for months. With 97 percent of the scoring back from a team that won the South Suburban Conference and Section 1AA titles and finished fourth at state last season, coach Buck Kochevar has spent his time trying to take his team to the next level. “It’s nice coming into a season where the players understand their role, they understand our philosophy and systems,” he said. “This is a team that has high expectations. We know with those high expectations come all sorts of challenges. Repeating is hard to do, but I truly believe we have the players to get the job done.” The Panthers are loaded with leading scorer Alexis Joyce and second-leading scorer Christi Vetter returning. Ashley Kloncz is another returning forward. Dani Sadek is also back to help after being named all conference last season. Allconference honorable mention players Allie Harvey and goalie Cassie Alexander have put the helmets back on as well. “Cassie Alexander came off her best year ever last year,” Kochevar said. “She was hot at the right time and hopefully that continues this year. She has a great work ethic and attitude. We feel very fortunate to have her back again.” Kochevar also said he likes what he’s seen from newcomers Maddie Mc-
ly, a former EHS player, coached the Wildcats to the 2008 Class AAA state championship. • Apple Valley High School is accepting applications for head football coach, a vacancy created by Mike Fritze’s retirement. Fritze, who also is retiring from teaching this week, was the Eagles’ head coach for 18 years. In his final season, Apple Valley went 8-3 and won the Section 3-5A championship. He also was head boys basketball coach for six years, leading the Eagles to the state tournament twice, before stepping down in 2009. He will continue to serve as an assistant coach in basketball and track and field this school year.
Officiating award Lauren Selby, a University of Minnesota freshman and Eastview High School graduate, last month was named Young Female Referee of the Year by the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association. In addition to playing girls soccer at Eastview, she coached a girls Under-9 team. She also was captain of the track and mock trial teams, worked as a middleschool math tutor and has done volunteer work for numerous organizations. Mike Shaughnessy is at mike.shaughnessy@ecminc.com or facebook.com/ sunthisweek.
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• Gen. Help & Lic. Elec. • Low By-The-Hour Rates 651-815-2316 Lic EA006385 JNH Electric 612-743-7922
Bonded Insured Free Ests Resid, Comm & Service. Old/New Const, Remodels Serv Upgrades. Lic#CA06197 Lew Electric: Resid & Comm. Service, Service Upgrades, Remodels. Old or New Constr. Free Ests. Bonded/Insured Lic#CA05011 612-801-5364
TEAM ELECTRIC
www.teamelectricmn.com Lic/ins/bonded Res/Com All Jobs...All Sizes Free Est 952-758-7585 10% Off w/ad
RANGER ELECTRIC One Man Shop
Resid/comm’l media. Low rates, Lic/ins/bond. Contractors welcome. 10% OFF With This Ad! Lic. EA006190
952-432-4073
Above All Hardwood Floors Installation•Sanding•Finishing “We Now Install Carpet, Tile & Vinyl.” Call 952-440-WOOD (9663)
Escobar Hardwood Floors Carpet & Ceramic Tile We offer professional services for your wood floors! Installs/Repair Sand/Refinish Free Ests Ins'd Mbr: BBB Professional w/12 yrs exp.
952-292-2349
5% Discount With Ad SANDING – REFINISHING Roy's Sanding Service Since 1951 CALL 952-888-9070
TILE WITH STYLE * FLOORS * COUNTERTOPS * SHOWERS * BACK SPLASH * GREAT PRICES * FREE ESTS. BOB 612-298-3553
Garage Door
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Repair /Replace /Reasonable Lifetime Warranty on All Spring Changes www.expertdoor.com
651-457-7776
Specializing in residential & commercial repairs & maintenance. Fully insured. Lic#20639540
651-815-4147
Locally owned & operated JMR Home Services LLC Home Remodeling & Repair. No job too small. Lic# 20636754
Call Joe @ 952-693-1536
R&J Construction
* Decks * Basements *Kitchen/Bath Remod *Roofing & Siding *All Types of Tile Free Quotes & Ideas
Call Ray 952-484-3337 Home Services
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Housecleaning
*10% off 1 st Cleaning* BEST CLEANING WE CLEAN YOU GLEAM
Prof House & Office Cleaner High Quality, Comm/Res Ref/Ins/Bond. Call Lola 612-644-8432 or 763-416-4611
www.bestcleaningservices.com
CLEAN AND SHINE Thorough, rel. cleaning. 14 yrs exp. Outstanding ref's. Dawn or Brett 952-657-5577 Housecleaning Maid Simple, detail oriented, reliable, 20+ yrs exp. Exc. Refs, free ests. Jane 651-252-7224
Lawn Care
2355
CAYERING LAWN SERVICE • Monthly or Per Time Res. & Commercial
Call Tim 952-212-6390
Lawn & Garden
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Fall Clean-ups & Gutter Cleaning. 20 Yrs Friendly Service. Call 651-431-8016
2385
AACE Services - Hauling
Rubbish Removal/Clean-Up Containers for Rent 5-18cu/yds Since 1979 952-894-7470
Miscellaneous
0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!
Status Contracting, Inc.
Kitchens & Baths, Lower Level Remodels. Decks. Wall/Ceiling Repair/Texture Tile, Carpentry, Carpet, Painting & Flooring
MDH Lead Supervisor
Dale 952-941-8896 office 612-554-2112 cell
952-451-3792
R.A.M. CONSTRUCTION Any & All Home Repairs
Concrete Dumpster Service Carpentry Baths & Tile Fencing Windows Gutters Water/Fire Damage Doors Lic•Bond•Ins Visa Accepted
All Home Repairs! Excell Remodeling, LLC Interior & Exterior Work One Call Does it All! Call Bob 612-702-8237 or Dave 612-481-7258
Holiday Special
Professional, Reliable. Plumbing, Painting, Fans, Flooring, Faucets, Ceiling & Caulking, Window Insul Kits & General Repairs.
Call 612-327-0100
All HOME REPAIR
Brick, Concrete, Glass Block, Tile & Misc. Home Remedy. 30yrs. Exp “No Job Too Small”
swisstoneconstruction services.com
Gary's Trim Carpentry Home Repair, LLC Free Estimates, Insured. All Jobs Welcome 612-644-1153 Guy's Custom Woodwork
We Make & Repair
Doors, Cabinets, Mantles, Laminate Countertops, Weatherstripping & Other Projects. Please Visit Us At:
customwoodguy.com
Painting
*A and K PAINTING*
Int./Ext Painting/Staining & texturing. Free Est. 952-474-6258 Ins/Bond Major Credit Cards Accepted
3 Interior Rooms/$250 Wallpaper Removal. Drywall Repair. Cabinet Enameling and Staining. 30 yrs exp. Steve 763-545-0506
Plumbing
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A RENEW PLUMBING •Drain Cleaning •Repairs •Remodeling •Lic# 060881-PM Bond/Ins 952-884-9495 SAVE MONEY - Competent master plumber needs work. Lic#M3869 Jason 952-891-2490
Roofs, Siding, & Gutters
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** ROOFING **
32 Years Experience A+ BBB, Kelly O'Brien (612)721-1239 Lic BC596583
A Family Operated Business
We Take Care of Insurance Claims Offering the Best Extended Manufacturers Warranty Snow Removal
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Driveway Plowing and Small Parkinglots. *Most Drives 651-592-5748 • Residential Plowing • • Senior Discounts • 15 yrs exp 952-994-3102 Pat's Snow Plowing Comm/Res. Sr. Discounts 612-382-5211
SNOW PLOWING
Commercial & Residential Dependable – Insured - Exp'd LSC Construction Svcs, Inc Mbr: Better Business Bureau
Free Ests. 952-890-2403
Tree Service
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651-338-5881
Roofing/Tear-offs New Construction
BBB Free Est. MC/Visa
No Subcontractors Used.
Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586 Call for Fall Discounts
Regal Enterprises Inc Roofing, Siding, Windows Gutters. Insurance Work. Since 1980. Lic. BC 51571.
952-201-4817
Regalenterprisesinc.net
Absolute Tree Service Exper. prof., lic., Ins. Reas. rates.
absolutetreeservicemn.com $0 For Estimate Timberline Tree & Landscape. Fall Discount - 25% Off Tree Trimming, Tree Removal, Stump Grinding 612-644-8035 Remove Large Trees & Stumps CHEAP A Good Job!!
15 yrs exp.
Thomas Tree Service
Immaculate Clean-up! Tree Removal/Trimming Lot Clearing & Stump Removal Free Estimates 952-440-6104
Window Cleaning
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NEED A ROOF?
952-461-5155
3 Days Every Month!
December 6, 7, 8
Thurs (10-5); Fri-Sat (10-4) Antiqs, Vintage & Seasonal Facebook: The Occasional Shops of Carver & Chaska
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50+ Vendors Hand-Made Crafts Favorite Gift Companies
Mount Olivet Church 14201 Cedar Ave. Apple Valley, MN 952-432-4332
Cemetery Lots
3 Lots in Dawn Valley Memorial Park $900 ea or negotiate. Call 952-928-8943
Bloomington Cemetery 2 plots priced at $1200 each Call 952-884-0868 For Sale: 4 Lots Glenhaven Good Samaritan Garden
$6,500/BO. 320-243-3165
Pleasant View Memorial Gardens Burnsville: Gethsemane Garden, Sect 12-D, Lot 1 & 2 (2 spaces, 2 vaults & 1 memorial) $1,400/BO.
605-880-5966 605-886-4884 Computers & Access
Hewlett-Packard Personal Computer w/printer, like new! $200/BO. 763-533-0728
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Estate Sales
To Place Your Sale Ad
Contact Jeanne at
Lic. 2017781
Window Cleaning 651-646-4000
Fireplace & Firewood
FIREWOOD
2 Years Dried
Oak & Birch - $120 4' x 8' - Delivered.
Quantity discounts.
763-238-5254
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Check us out $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ online at 952-846-2000
Sell your items in Sun•Thisweek Classifieds
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Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts
Saturday, Dec. 1st (9-4)
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FIREWOOD
Affordable Firewood
OAK & BIRCH, 2 YRS DRIED
4 x 8 x 16. Free delivery & stack. 612-867-6813
FIREWOOD
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Roofs, Siding, & Gutters
Mixed Hardwood - 2 yrs dried. 4'x8'x16” for $120; or 2/$220. Delivered & stacked
Call 612-486-2674
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General Contractors Storm Damage Restoration Roofing ■ siding ■ windows Established 1984
MZ Services Painting & Drywall 651-338-2499
Solid Oak Rnd DR Tbl, 2 lvs., 6 chrs. Exc cond! Asking $350/BO. 612-868-2597
Tree Service
2620
Tree Service
2620
Full Interior & Exterior www.ktpainting.com
WORK! 846.2000
Lic. #BC626700 Credit Cards Accepted
612-825-7316/952-934-4128 www.afreshlookinc.com Powerwashing
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Machinery & Tools
Misc. Wanted
Buying Old Trains & Toys
STEVE'S TRAIN CITY
952-933-0200
Great Service Affordable Prices Good Things To Eat
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3210
Good Things To Eat
Townhouse For Rent
3 Bdrm 1 ½ Ba townhome 2 car attch. Gar. W/D,new carpet, Central Air, No Pets $1150 952-469-1158 AV Renovated TH! Conv. loc! Walking trls, school Sr. Ctr, 2BR/ 1.5 BA, Fplc., W/D, lg. Kitch, $1200+utils. 651-437-8627
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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 LV: 2 BR, 2 BA, Twin Hm. 2 car gar. Deck lg yd. W/D. All appls. $1000/mo. Avl. Jan. 1. 952-432-1789 On Prior Lk: Upper unit $1495/mo. Lower unit $1295/mo. Elec, gas & water incl. Both 2 BR, 1 BA. No pets/smk. Avl now. 612-499-0697
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Houses For Rent
Downstairs: Avl 12/1 1 BR, 1 BA, No smk/pets parties.$525 952-393-7615
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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.
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Health Care
Social Services
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.
RN Case Manager
International Quality Homecare seeking f/t RN for Case Mngt. Must have strong computer & organizational skills. Also seeking p/t Per Diem LPNs & RNs! To apply: 125 W Main St. New Prague, MN 56071 Fax to HR: 507-252-1985 jobs@alphaiQh.com
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Help Wanted/ Full Time
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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
Tower Tech, Princeton, Local Company is seeking experienced Tower Techs to fill both Foreman and Top hand positions. Pay $16-28/hr. DOE 763-3893253
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
Entry level position for
HVAC Field Testing Technician. HVAC
experience helpful, not required. Will train onsite. Secondary education helpful, not required. EMAIL resume to: Mechanical Data Corporation: mdc@ mechanicaldatacorp.com
Finish Carpenters
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
Now Hiring!
Warehouse/Packaging/ Assembly All shifts. Entry level to skilled positions available. Email resume to: jobs@awardstaffing.com or call (952)924-9000 for more info.
Roommates Wanted
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Musical Instuments
Console Piano Lt. Oak, new ivories. Inc. bench. Nice! $300 651-271-2027
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Apartments & Condos For Rent
Thomas Allen Inc. Program Manager Burnsville
37 hrs/wk Flexible, Benefit Eligible. Overall management of a home serving 4 women with DD, writing and revising programs, assist in overseeing medical needs, monitor meds, hire, train, and supervise staff. Must be a DC with 2 yrs exp. working with DD or a Qualified Developmental Disability Professional with 1 year exp. with persons with DD, Exp w/ behaviors & psych meds pref'd, DL., Clean record, & insurance. Contact: Katya@ thomasalleninc.com Also looking and Primary Counselor in Plymouth or Apple Valley! For MORE openings and info Visit us at www.thomasalleninc.com
Teachers needed!
New childcare opening in Apple Valley hiring lead teachers for all classrooms. Submit resume: Dena@deqofamilycenter.com 952-891-5030
Truth Hardware, North America's leader in designing and manufacturing of quality operating hardware for windows, patio doors, and skylights, is looking to fill the following open position: Production Supervisor
Supervising, planning and organizing the department including responsibility for quality, productivity, efficiency, and employee motivation. Maintain quality standards and process conformance, direct quality improvements in the product and process, coordinate turnaround time of the respective product or process. Maintain department within budget, maintain control on part usage and accurate scrap reporting, maintain accurate labor reporting of all hours within their department. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, 5 + years knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing processes and techniques Truth Hardware offers a competitive salary and benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates should apply directly to: Human Resources, Truth Hardware, 700 W. Bridge Street, Owatonna MN or careers@truth.com
Help Wanted/ Part Time
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PT CNA/Exp PCA Wanted: Hrs will vary. Burnsville. 952-807-5102
Help Wanted/ Full Time
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www.prideoflouisiana.com Pets
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Pets
LOCKET WILL MELT YOUR HEART!
Last Hope, Inc. (651) 463-8747 Powerwashing
Building or Remodeling?
BOB’s
763-225-6200
www.sparklewashcmn.com
Help Wanted/ Full Time
PRODUCTION LINE WORKERS
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Real Estate Apartments & Condos For Sale
Fgtn: 1 Rm Effic'y Apt. $500/mo. Utls. Included. 952-469-2604
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Manufactured Homes
Apple Valley/Lakeville border: 3 BR, remodeled. Pets OK. $27,000 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.
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.
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Help Wanted/ Full Time
1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts Weekend Shifts also Available For immediate consideration, please call the Chaska office to schedule an apt.
(952) 368-4898 1580 White Oak, Ste. 150, Chaska
Repack Selector • Mon. – Fri.
• Mon. – Fri.
www.sunthisweek.com
•$11.10/hr
• 7 am start
•$13.10/hr
To apply E-mail: mnhr@mclaneco.com or Fax: (507) 664-3042
McLane Minnesota / 1111 West 5th Street Northfield, MN 55057 Lobby Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5pm ©2010 McLane Company, Inc. All rights reserved. EOE
Inside Sales Account Executive Join our professional sales team and be proud of the products you represent. Sun Newspapers has an immediate opening for an inside sales account executive at our Eden Prairie location. • Be part of a winning team • Enjoy selling once again • Thrive in a setting where you can succeed • Take advantage of great benefits • Fun/Professional workplace
Send your resume to: Pam Miller at pam.miller@ecm-inc.com
Find a quality builder in Class 2050
• 6 am start
Full Case Grocery Selector
If you are organized, proficient on a computer, have exceptional phone skills and a desire to learn, you have found your next career.
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!
Lakeville
Moving Sale furn, couch, housewares, artwork, etc Dec 1, 8-5. 20750 Kaiser Way
9100
Locket is a cute little Chi that is ready for a home! She is 2 years old, weighs 6 pounds, and is doing super great on housebreaking. Since Locket is so tiny, she would do best in a home with kids age 10 years and older. Call Candy at 952-686-7898 and she can tell you more! See Locket and many other dogs and cats at the Apple Valley Petco this Saturday from 11-3. See our updated selection on www.last-hope.org
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Garage Sales this week
Due to continued growth, our busy client company, located in Shakopee is seeking reliable employees.
Farmington Studio Apt. Heat pd. Gar. avl. No pets. 612-670-4777
Snowblowers 952-890-8440 PREMIUM GULF SHRIMP 3320 & Equipment Snow thrwr attach, Crafts13/15 count • $10/lb. Employment man #486.24839, $500, cash 9000 only, as is. 952-920-1596 Delivery Service Available Business YardMan Snowblower 9020 Opps & Info 5.5 hp, elec. start, like new! Call for pick up location $350/BO. 952-884-4280 Advertising Disclaimer
651-452-4802
Sun•Thisweek Classifieds
Leather hdbrd, nitestands, drssr, $1600. 612-751-0129
Machinist/Mechanic Tools and Tool Boxes $6500 OBO 763-588-8227
612-384-5485 •FREE ESTIMATES •INSURED
DR Set: 40x60 Drk wd table, 3 - 12” lvs, & 6 uphols. chrs. Like new! $450 612-868-4593
3500 Vicksburg Lane Suite 400-351 P l y m o u t h , M N 5 5 4 4 7 Lic # 6793
accept Visa/MC/Discvr.
952-432-2605
Rentals
Home by north Prior Lake Prvt, Furn LL w/BA 2 car Couch, loveseat, chair gar. $550/mo+½ util. prefer mature prof. w/healthy Tan/gold microfiber. Exc lifestyle 612-270-7859 condition! $499 952-843-8138
King Sleigh BR Set:
•Ben's Painting•
DAVE'S PAINTING and WALLPAPERING Int/Ext • Free Est • 23 Yrs Will meet or beat any price! Lic/Ins Visa/MC 952-469-6800
5000
Furnishings
(763) 550-0043 (952) 476-7601 (651) 221-2600
Senior Discounts
Paint/Stain/Ceilings. We
LV: 2 FT opngs. Loving mom/ teacher. Fun & nurturing. 763-807-8538
9050
New In Plastic!! $150 MUST SELL!! 763-360-3829
Wall Paper Removal INTERIOR EXTERIOR
Will meet or beat prices! Int/Ext, Drywall Repair
Child Care
2 FT School year Openings 3-5 yrs old, fncd yrd, 13 yrs exp, 2 licd. providers. N/S, pet free, activities, loving care! Pam 952-469-4631
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Christmas Craft & Gift Market
3090
4100
Family Care
Appliances
Large GE Bottom Freezer Refrigerator, Black. $500 Please call 716-627-5313
3150
www.DunRiteMN.com
Ceiling & Wall Textures
2490
Carver & 4 in Chaska
Deadline: Mondays at 3pm
H20 Damage – Plaster Repair
952.
11 Vintage Shops
within minutes - 7 in
3030
4000
Lakeville
952-392-6875
Dun-Rite Roofing & Siding Co. Locally owned & operated!
Re-Roofing & Roof Repairs – Snow & Ice Removal - 30 Yrs Exp Insured - Lic#20126880 John Haley #1 Roofer, LLC. Call 952-925-6156
Antiques
Vintage Occasional Sales
$300* For The Season
Painting & Drywall
Interior/Exterior Painting by the Pros Bonded & Insured Free Est. • Senior Discounts
Powerwashing
PRE-HOLIDAY DISCOUNT 15% OFF!
Quality Residential
A Fresh Look, Inc.
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Lic #BC156835 • Insured Fully Insured Free Estimates
Merchandise
QN. PILLOWTOP SET
Steve 612-532-3978 Ins'd
Dakota Home Improvement Kitchens, Baths, Bsmts Drywall, Tile & Flooring CC's accept'd 952-270-1895
612-210-5267 952-443-9957
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Statuscontractinginc.com 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Tear-offs & New Construction Siding & Gutters Over 18 yrs exp. Free est. Rodney Oldenburg
Jack's Twin City Painting
“Soon To Be Your Favorite Contractor!”
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l Interior / Exterior Painting l Texturing l Drywall l Deck Staining l Epoxy Resin Garage Floors l Fine Finishing & Enameling
3000
Why Wait 3010 Roofing LLC
952-500-1088
LLC
Roofs, Siding, & Gutters
Painting
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Quality Int./Ext. Work A+ BBB rating 612-501-6449
Handyperson
or Call 612-850-9258
2510
.303 Lee Enfield Carbine. Good condition. Make an offer. Chuck47@q.com
Hauling
#BC679426
Jack of All Trades Handyman
Painting
2420
Fall Clean-Up, Snow Plow & Gutter Cleaning 612-990-0945
GUTTER- CLEANING WINDOW CLEANING 763-JIM-PANE 763-546-7263 Insured * Since 1990 Jim@JimPane.com
2290
Fix It • Replace It • Upgrade It Any Size Project Over 40 yrs experience Ron 612-221-9480 Licensed • Insured
A Happy Yard 20% off–New Customers
Gutters
2280
Home Tune Up
• Snowplowing
GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS
2270
HANDYMAN
Carpentry, Remodeling, Repair & Painting Services. I love to do it all! 612-220-1565
Willing to do: Senior Home Care. Ann 612-616-4999
Flooring & Tile
2230
Handyperson
2290
SUN THISWEEK - Farmington - Lakeville November 30, 2012
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Help Wanted/ Part Time
$15/hour + Commission. Home Improvement company seeking Canvassers to work in our marketing department. Paid training, support, part time 30 hours/wk evenings and weekends. Call Brody
507.469.5865
Client Service Professional
Part-time temp position thru tax season. Duties include answering phones, greeting clients, scheduling appts., & light filing. Call 651-460-2250 or stop by Mon./Thurs. after 2pm for application. 2 positions Exp. Pref., not necessary H&R Block 20700 Chippendale Farmington, MN 55024
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. Newspaper Delivery, Apple Valley /Eagan /Inver Grove, Weekend & Weekday Routes Available. Make $400-$2000 Monthly. Call 651-968-6039
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Help Wanted/ Part Time
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 Reliable HCAs for Rsmt & BV group homes. All hours avl. 651-452-5781
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Help Wanted/ Full & Part Time
Apple Valley, Retail, Elsmore Swim Shop in Apple Valley-looking for part/full time help. Very flexible hours-days, evenings and weekends. $10/hr. Contact swim@wiseswim.com or for more information call Nikki at 952.997.6255 Snow Plow Operators needed Skids & Trucks. Pay depends on Experience 651-248-9177
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Help Wanted/ Full & Part Time
Midwest Veterinary Supply seeks a FT Ware-
house Manager to manage & assist with day-to-day operations. Prior warehouse management, building maintenance and supervisory experience preferred. Medical, Dental, Life, Disability Insurance, 401(k). Apply online at www.candidatelink.com/ MidwestVeterinarysupply
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â&#x20AC;˘ Snow plow drivers & skid loader operators â&#x20AC;˘ Experienced handyman & service workers for year-round work Qualifications include good people skills, good driving record & ability to work alone Parkway Building Services @ 651-322-6877
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Seasonal Hiring
Make Extra Holiday $$$! Seasonal Positions. Entry Level. Printing Industry. Starting at $9/ hour. Call (952)924-9000 to apply! Reference Job 500.
Help Wanted/ Part Time
PT CAREGIVERS Needed every Sunday in Burnsville. 24 Hour Sleepover 8am-8am $170 per Shift Every other Saturday in Eagan 8am-8pm. $10 per hour. CALL FOR DETAILS:
Rob 612-670-1380
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Automotive
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Ford
2009 Focus SE: 4 dr, 4 cyl, Auto., AC, 50K, red/black, clean, Non-smkr, garaged, $10,400. Nice! 952-934-2435
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Volvo
2003 VOLVO XC70 AWD, 79K miles, exc cond, loaded, new brakes maintenance current. $7550. 763-559-1592
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Junkers & Repairable Wanted
$$$ $200 - $10,000 $$$
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Help Wanted/ Full & Part Time
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Help Wanted/ Full & Part Time
Junkers & Repairables More if Saleable. MN Licensed
www.crosstownauto.net
612-861-3020 651-645-7715
The Hilton Garden Inn of Eagan is currently looking for
â&#x20AC;˘ Weekend Room Attendants â&#x20AC;˘ Weekend Cooks â&#x20AC;˘ Morning Servers â&#x20AC;˘ Evening Guest Service Representatives Candidates should be customer service oriented, have a great attitude and should enjoy working with customers.
Please apply in person at: 1975 Rahncliff Court, Eagan, MN 55122. An AA/EEO Employer
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Motorcycle, Moped, Motor Bike
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