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S UN C URRENT B LOOMINGTON ✹ J ANUARY 6, 2011 75¢ Vol. 41, No. 1 In the Community,With the Community, For the Community www.minnlocal.com www.MinnKids.com Minnesota’s single source for local family activities and events Elementary boundaries approved by school board BY MIKE HANKS • SUN NEWSPAPERS After months of planning and debate the Bloomington Board of Education completed the task of redrawing the elementary school boundaries. Last month the board was down to two boundary options recommended by the Elementary Neighborhood School Renewal Project task force, one that tied a small attendance area to Hillcrest Community School and one that left the school without boundaries. With its previous adoption of transfer policies that do not recog- nize an attendance area for Hillcrest, the board unanimously approved new boundaries without an attendance area for Hillcrest during its Jan. 3 meeting. The vote completed months of work intend- ed to balance the distribution of students within the district’s 10 elementary buildings and miti- gate the socio-economic divide found within them. In addition to adjusting the attendance boundaries for the district’s elementary schools, the modified transfer policies are intended to help balance student distribution within the district. Snapshots of 2010 from Bloomington John Seres, 7, of Bloomington feeds a chicken in the backyard of his Bloomington home in September. The Bloomington City Council debated the pros and cons of allowing residents to raise chickens in the city, reaching a verdict in early November. (Photo by Nick Clark • Sun Newspapers) Olson Middle School reading instructor Kelly Killorn spends a moment with sixth-grader Sarah Pertl. Killorn was honored by the International Reading Association in April. (Photo by Paul Wahl • Sun Newspapers) BY MIKE HANKS • SUN NEWSPAPERS The calendar is an instrument commonly used to measure the success, fail- ure, changes and bench- marks of the world around us. It’s an imper- fect tool. A heavily discussed topic across Bloomington during the past several months illustrates the challenge of encapsulating the year that was. The Elementary Neighborhood School Renewal Project aims to adjust student distribution in the Bloomington School District’s elementary buildings. The debate has played out at a series of public meetings. Yet the end result didn’t coincide with the end of 2010. The board was scheduled to determine its elementary school boundaries during a special meeting Jan. 3. And even if the board had made its decision before the close of 2010, the decision isn’t the final word in the saga of redrawing elementary school boundaries, it’s merely the end of a significant chapter. Looking back at the people, events and decisions of 2010 is a lot like looking at vaca- tion photos. The photos capture many memo- ries from a week spent at the cabin, but they don’t tell the whole story. Highlights of 2010 can provide snapshots of a larger story, but they rarely tell the whole story. Here are seven snapshots from 2010: Chicken debate In November the Bloom- ington City Council voted 5-2 to permit chicken coops in the backyards of single- and two-family residential properties, so long as the coops meet a 50-foot lot line setback. The 50-foot setback was a compromise from a proposed ordinance amendment, which would have required a 30-foot setback from lot lines and a 50- foot setback from neighboring homes. A L O O K B A C K A T T H E Y E A R T H A T W A S 2010 SCHOOLS: TO PAGE 17 2010: TO PAGE 2 SPORTS Jaguars take third place at tourney PAGE 19 PREVIEW CARS ON SUNDAYS! NOW OPEN EVERY SUNDAY 10AM-2PM 952-944-5252 • 10100 Viking Drive, Eden Prairie Math Tutoring Experts. I never thought I could do math. Now I know better. Thanks. –Ariella, 5th Grade “ ” www.mathnasium.com Call For A Tour (952) 886-4382 France/Old Shakopee
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Elementaryboundariesapproved byschool boardBY MIKE HANKS • SUN NEWSPAPERS
After months of planning anddebate the Bloomington Board ofEducation completed the task ofredrawing the elementary schoolboundaries.
Last month the board wasdown to two boundary optionsrecommended by the ElementaryNeighborhood School RenewalProject task force, one that tied asmall attendance area toHillcrest Community School andone that left the school withoutboundaries.
With its previous adoption oftransfer policies that do not recog-nize an attendance area forHillcrest, the board unanimouslyapproved new boundaries withoutan attendance area for Hillcrestduring its Jan. 3 meeting. The votecompleted months of work intend-ed to balance the distribution ofstudents within the district’s 10elementary buildings and miti-gate the socio-economic dividefound within them.
In addition to adjusting theattendance boundaries for thedistrict’s elementary schools, themodified transfer policies areintended to help balance studentdistribution within the district.
Snapshots of 2010from Bloomington
John Seres, 7, of Bloomington feeds a chicken in the backyard of hisBloomington home in September. The Bloomington City Council debated thepros and cons of allowing residents to raise chickens in the city, reaching averdict in early November. (Photo by Nick Clark • Sun Newspapers)
Olson Middle School reading instructor Kelly Killorn spends a momentwith sixth-grader Sarah Pertl. Killorn was honored by the InternationalReading Association in April. (Photo by Paul Wahl • Sun Newspapers)
BY MIKE HANKS • SUN NEWSPAPERS
The calendar isan instrumentcommonly usedto measure thesuccess, fail-ure, changesand bench-marks of theworld aroundus.
It’s an imper-fect tool. A heavily discussed topicacross Bloomingtonduring the past several monthsillustrates the challenge ofencapsulating the year that was.The Elementary NeighborhoodSchool Renewal Project aims toadjust student distribution inthe Bloomington SchoolDistrict’s elementary buildings.The debate has played out at aseries of public meetings. Yetthe end result didn’t coincidewith the end of 2010. The boardwas scheduled to determine itselementary school boundariesduring a special meeting Jan. 3.
And even if the board hadmade its decision before theclose of 2010, the decision isn’tthe final word in the saga ofredrawing elementary schoolboundaries, it’s merely theend of a significant chapter.
Looking back at the people,events and decisions of
ington City Council voted 5-2 to permit chicken coopsin the backyards of single-and two-family residentialproperties, so long as thecoops meet a 50-foot lot linesetback.
The 50-foot setback was acompromise from a proposedordinance amendment, whichwould have required a 30-footsetback from lot lines and a 50-foot setback from neighboringhomes.
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Bloomington Jefferson High School students used the sidewalk as their palette for the school’sannual sidewalk chalk drawing competition May 20. Students (left to right) Christina Tren, KellyThurmes and Kelsey Hobbie illustrated a girl’s imagination. (Submitted photo)
The fate of chickens in Bloomingtonrested with Councilmember StevePeterson, who was absent during thecouncil’s first round of deliberationsSept. 27. During that meeting, the coun-cil twice voted 3-3 on amendmentsregarding chicken coop setbacks.
Peterson favored the position ofCouncilmember Amy Grady, who wasopen to a 50-foot lot line setback, a setbackthat will permit approximately 21 percentof homeowners to have a chicken coop.
Bloomington had permitted resi-dents to raise chickens in their yard,so long as coops are at least 100 feetaway from other lots in a residentialdistrict.
That setback, however, allowedless than 1/2 percent of lots in thecity to legally accommodate a chick-en coop.
Although the end result was a com-promise that allows more homeownersto raise chickens in their yard, it meantseveral homeowners who were raisingchickens illegally weren’t going to beable to keep their coop.
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Far East meets MidwestBloomington has had a long relation-
ship with its sister city in Japan, and2010 furthered the bond between the two.
The Bloomington Sister CityOrganization coordinated many activi-ties during an 11-day visit by a delegationfrom Izumi City, Japan. The trips are con-sidered to be cultural exchanges, mean-ing the emphasis on many activities issharing cultural experiences. Thoseexperiences were both educational – suchas a tour of the Bloomington police andfire departments – and recreational. Theschedule makers found time for swim-ming, shopping at Mall of America and anight at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Bloomington Mayor Gene Winsteadled a delegation to Japan in October.
Heritage DaysThe weather couldn’t have been better.Kite enthusiasts, Star Trek fans and
chocolate lovers all have events to calltheir own in Bloomington. But the onething the city didn’t have was a city festi-val – a wide-ranging event meant to bring
Bloomington residents together once ayear for the sake of getting together andcelebrating the past, present and futureof the city.
That changed in September with theinaugural Heritage Days celebrationalong Lyndale Avenue South.
The one-day event drew hundreds ofpeople throughout the day for a wide arrayof activities. Listing everything HeritageDays had to offer is no small task. It mightbe easier to list what Heritage days didn’toffer. There were things to do, things to seeand things to eat.
The first-year effort was ambitious,and only the beginning as far at itsorganizers are concerned.
Mall of America hotelPlans for a 501-room hotel on the
south side of Mall of America will takeshape in 2011.
The 12-story luxury hotel RadissonBlu will include a restaurant, banquetspace and meeting rooms. The hotel willsit between mall anchor stores Macy’sand Bloomingdale’s. A skyway will con-nect the hotel directly to the mall.
The building is proposed at 157 feettall, with 12 floors of hotel space overthree levels of parking. Because the build-ing will be taller than 70 feet, an airport-zoning permit is required for the project.
Penn & AmericanA highly traveled intersection in
Bloomington that was once home totwo car dealerships has sat vacantlonger than anyone anticipated, but itwill soon begin taking shape as hometo people who live, work and shop inBloomington.
The Penn & American district at theintersection of Penn Avenue andAmerican Boulevard is not much morethan a pair of empty lots at the moment,but groundbreaking for the first of twolong-anticipated phases of redevelop-ment at the busy intersection is slatedfor spring 2011.
In November the Bloomington CityCouncil approved the final develop-ment plan for what is now phase 1 ofthe project, the southern parcel andformer site of a Mitsubishi dealer-ship. Phase 1 will comprise threemulti-unit rental housing develop-ments, with a small retail componentat street level, establishing thestreetscape of a new street thatalready bisects the vacant lots fromeast to west.
The phase 1 projects were initiallyintended to be phase 2.
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Elenor Erickson, 6, of Bloomingtonattempts to drill wood the old-fashionedway, without the aid of power tools,during the annual River Rendezvousexhibition at Bloomington’s PondDakota Mission Park Sept. 25. (Photoby Mike Hanks • Sun Newspapers)
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The lack of anchor tenants for the planned office and retailspace on the northern half of the property – a result of thedownturn in the economy that delayed the project in the firstplace – brought about the change in development plans.
Top honorsOlson Middle School teacher Kelly Killorn is a literacy leader,
and her efforts garnered her the Nila Blanton Smith Award fromthe International Reading Association in April. The award includ-ed a $1,000 cash prize.
Like most teachers, Killorn will tell you she receives anaward every day when one of her students overcomes a readingchallenge, but she was excited about the recognition, as well.
Killorn taught for several years in Missouri before coming toBloomington in 2002. She developed a framework for organizingreading strategies. Students are taught to work through each levelof the framework for every reading assignment they are given.
“It’s important that every child leave the classroom with anunderstanding how to read anything in front of them,” Killornsaid.
Visitor center reopensAfter more than 10 months out of commission, the visitor
center at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge reopenedin April.
Much of the $2.6 million dollar overhaul of the building,which debuted in 1989, is not obvious to visitors. The projectupdated heating and cooling systems inside the building,replacing outdated systems.
The updates aren’t meant to attract attention, but the exhibitsinside the visitor center are. The exhibits provide informationabout the different environments found at the wildlife refuge,and they’ve been redesigned in conjunction with the building’soverhaul.
The refuge was established in 1976, providing habitat formigratory waterfowl, fish and other wildlife species. The visi-tor center is one mile east of Mall of America at 3815 AmericanBlvd. E.
Miho Morishita assists Gerry Ascher of Richfield with an origami project at Creekside Community Center inBloomington Aug. 16. Morishita was part of a 10-student delegation from Izumi City, Japan, Bloomington’s sister city.(Photo by Mike Hanks • Sun Newspapers)
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Bloomington communityreflects upon past yearBY MIKE HANKS • SUN NEWSPAPERS
Memories fade, but somethings are hard to forget.
The Sun-Current askedBloomington Mayor GeneWinstead, a Bloomington highschool student and a Bloomington sen-ior citizen to reflect upon memorableevents of the past year.
Winstead chronicled events and hap-penings in the city during 2010. Highschool student Ellie Jaskowiak and sen-ior citizen Beverly Schmidt shared mem-ories of personal experiences during thepast year.
Mayor Gene WinsteadWinstead is beginning his 12th year as
mayor.Now that we have entered 2011, it is a
great time to reflect upon all that hashappened in Bloomington over the lastyear.
With the entire Bloomington CityCouncil, city staff and city employees westrive to do the best job possible for thepeople and businesses that callBloomington home – especially duringdifficult economic times. Although wecontinue to feel the effects of the econo-my, with foreclosures in Bloomingtonremaining constant at 1 percent and theunemployment rate close to 7 percent, asa community we remain strong andsteadfast in our vision for a better future.
In 2010 the city moved closer to itslong-term vision to make Bloomington amore sustainable, safe and competitivecommunity by providing quality servic-es at reasonable, competitive costs andby supporting the property investmentsof residents and businesses. To main-tain an affordable price for city services
the City Council adopted a 2011property tax levy that was adecrease of 0.12 percent from2010, keeping the cost of cityservices for the owner of a medi-
an-valued home of $212,800 at$67.82 per month, the same as 2010.
The city’s budget is aligned withefforts to provide housing alternativesand revitalize commercial areas. Inwhat may be a harbinger that better eco-nomic times lie ahead, a number of newbusinesses, hotels, restaurants, residen-tial housing and academic institutionswere reviewed or constructed in 2010,including senior housing projects atApplewood Pointe Southtown (8100Russell), Nine Mile Creek (Penn and OldShakopee), Founder’s Ridge (BethanyCampus – Auto Club Road); memorycare at Wealshire (10601 Lyndale);Radisson Blu Hotel (Mall of America);CVS Pharmacy (90th and Lyndale);Richfield Bloomington Credit Union(9550 Lyndale); Cowboy Jack’s restau-rant (2801 Southtown Drive); KoppCenter and the Academic PartnershipCenter at Normandale CommunityCollege; and three large industrial build-ing expansions among several otherprojects.
Major district improvements are mov-ing forward, including the South LoopDistrict commercial and employmentcenter just south of the Minneapolis-St.Paul International Airport, and thePenn-American District along PennAvenue and American Boulevard thatwill offer a mix of retail, office and resi-dential spaces, and the rebuilding of theI-494 and I-35W interchange and creationof a bus rapid transit station.
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2011 resolution – channel switch and attitude controlIn the book
“Being Peace” byThich Nhat Hanh,there is an interest-ing idea that mightprovide guidance aswe mush towardsthe New Year 2011.
I am trying tostay grounded. I amhoping for commonsense decision-making. I have noted colleaguestalking about resolutions thatinclude yoga, healthy food con-sumption and more exercise.
Hanh talks about the Buddhainside and the control we eachhave from within. He suggests weshould think about ourselves as atelevision set with many options.
There are people who are stuckon Channel 3 – the sorrowfulchannel. They are always down-beat, complaining, sad andannoyed. They arrive with a “Heyain’t it awful” attitude.
Indeed there are real reasonsto have Channel 3 at the ready.Stuff happens that does not fit
into our work or life plan that isa Channel 3 event.
Just today I mentioned to mydaughter that some are dealtsuch challenging cards. TheVietnamese philosopher, howev-er, believes sometimes in our too-much Channel 3 focus, we missthe other channels that are avail-able and present. It is really likeforgetting all of the colors avail-able to us and only using blue.
There is a Channel 5 thatmay be about focusing on thehere and now. Just stoppingand breathing and being pres-ent is switching to Channel 5.
The other day, I quicklymoved to Channel 5 when I waswashing my hands and delightedin the warm water. Holding my22-month-old granddaughter andsmelling her hair and enjoyingher laughter is pure Channel 5.
I find Channel 5 a mini vaca-tion moment during the workday.I just switch stations and go to a“Happy Place.” I find Channel 5during a traffic jam and think ofthe tulips in Holland.
I am then quite able toswitch to Channel 8, which isabout program directing andproblem solving.
Teaching classes requires a dif-ferent channel. When I run, I flipto a relaxed no brainer channeland listen to my breathing andmy feet crunching on the snow.
Parenting requires a myriadof channels. We spent four dayswith three young children dur-ing the last big snowstorm. Atno time was Channel 5 anoption. We needed to be multifaceted, focused and at the ready.
Recognizing that within isour own channel control isquite empowering.
At times I have longed for achannel changer or clicker touse on others, which allows oneto switch channels from afar.Wouldn’t that be something ifwe could encourage others tocelebrate the oranges, brightreds and greens of their lives?
The truth is we each need topay attention to our own atti-tude and inner channel clicker.
Gail Goodwin said, “as soonas you feel yourself getting stucklike fat congealing on a plate,give yourself a kick.” I am tryingto avoid getting stuck at all costs.
Hanh says first you need tocherish, protect and make lifepossible and then work yourway back to all other issues.
The best way to make life pos-sible is to practice channelswitching and pay attention towonders that surround us andworthy of cherish. This is notabout ignoring sorrow. But it isabout not wallowing in it. Manyin sorrowful states have found theBuddha within to help them notonly survive but celebrate. I amtrying this New Year to use all ofmy channels. I am even consider-ing a cable hook up. 2011 is theyear to keep calm and carry on.
Ada Alden chairs the Childand Family Studies departmentat St. Cloud State University. Alicensed parent educator, shelives in Plymouth. Commentsfrom readers are welcome [email protected].
With over 17 million checkouts, 20 millionwebsite visits and more than 5.5 million librarybuilding visits, 2010 was an extraordinary yearfor library service in Hennepin County.
Hennepin County residents are ready andeager to read, learn, graduate, work andengage. In 2010, the library supported this by:
• Actively supporting school readiness withmore than 2,900 storytimes. Library storytimeis based on the most current early literacyresearch and encourages development of basicpre-reading skills. If you haven’t had a chanceto attend a storytime with your child or grand-child, we look forward to seeing you in 2011.
• Remaining committed to ensure thatevery student in the County graduates fromhigh school. Hundreds of students are assistedby librarians every day at our 41 libraries. Atour nine Homework Hub locations, volunteers
supervised by trained tutors help hundreds ofchildren and teens with their homework. Infact, graduating teens have told us that theywere able to graduate because of the help theyreceived through this program. Our websiteshows locations and hours for Homework Hubas well as volunteer applications.
• Offering programs and classes for cus-tomers of all ages. Career and small businessresources, including free consultations withprofessional career and small business coun-selors, are in high demand. This year morethan 650 free computer classes trained hun-dreds of individuals in new technologies.
There are many reasons to celebrate theyear 2010. New libraries opened inPlymouth and Maple Grove to serve thoserapidly growing communities. In responseto public demand, downloadable eBooksare now available at Hennepin CountyLibrary.
The National Association of Counties(NACo) awarded Hennepin County Library forcollaborating with Xcel Energy to makePowerCheck Energy Meters available for checkout. Minneapolis Central Library openedMondays, thanks to Ballpark sales tax revenue.
Every day, the library connects with thou-sands of library “friends” via social network-ing sites, including Twitter and Facebook.There are more than 6,000 visits each week toHennepin County Library’s own social net-working site, www.Bookspace.org, where youcan find recommendations for books or addyour suggestions for other readers.
Thank you for making 2010 an extraordi-nary year. The staff of Hennepin CountyLibrary looks forward to welcoming you to theLibrary in 2011 as we nourish minds, trans-form lives and build community together.
Lois Langer Thompson is the director ofthe Hennepin County Library System.
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CommunityFROM PAGE 5
In 2010 major transportationimprovement plans for the Hwy. 169 andI-494 interchange were approved withconstruction beginning in the spring.New bike lanes were created along 86thStreet as part of the city’s AlternativeTransportation Plan. Other communityimprovements included the ToroGrandstand at Red Haddox Field thatfeatured a new grandstand, 500 seats anda press box and dugout.
Bloomington residents continued tobe engaged in their community. Thisyear’s National Night Out saw a record372 neighborhood parties. The FarmersMarket exceeded 42,000 visitors;SummerFete attendance topped 40,000;River Rendezvous drew almost 10,000children and adults; and Heritage Daysattendance was 7,000-10,000 people.
This past year in Bloomington was asuccessful one, but it was a difficult eco-nomic year for many. My hope is that2011 improves for everyone. As we lookahead, we will continue to focus ourefforts to ensure that Bloomingtonremains a sustainable, safe, attractiveand viable community.
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Being only 17, I can without a doubtsay that 2010 has been the most impor-tant year of my life thus far. It has beenfull of ups and downs, along with bothhappy and sad memories.
I traveled with my parents on a grandadventure around the Caribbean islandsfor two weeks, learning about the laid-back lifestyle of the Caribbean peopleand dipping my toes in the turquoisewaters of the ocean.
In April, I was honored to be the per-sonal attendant in the gorgeous springwedding of a friend who I have alwayslooked up to.
Almost immediately after schoolended, I was whisked on a plane acrossthe Atlantic, embarking on a pilgrimageto Greece, Italy and Turkey. There I fol-lowed in the footsteps of St. Paul, paidmy respects at the house of the VirginMary in Ephesus and experienced thepure chaos of living out of one suitcasefor three weeks (and having to catch aplane every other day.) This was, with-out a doubt, the most meaningful trip Ihave ever taken, and I grew so much as aperson during this time.
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Sprinkled among my travels were thehours I put in volunteering at theChildren’s Hospital, golf tournamentsand a mission trip to Guatemala.
Now that I am a senior I’m beginningto become more independent and havefinally learned my way around theCommonApp website, the website mostcolleges use for their applications.
Despite some heartbreak anddrama, I have been blessed beyond
belief and couldn’t have asked for abetter year.
Beverly SchmidtSchmidt, 83, has lived in Bloomington
since 1976. She sang professionally inNew York in the 1960s and continues tosing locally.
I’m a really old chanteuse who isstill singing. Sonja, my church minis-ter of music, insists I’ve still got itand I choose to believe her. This pastSeptember, she and her husband cele-brated their 50th wedding anniver-sary with all their family and dearfriends
The event was outdoors, the weatherwas gorgeous and the setting was beauti-ful with individual white tents for theroasted pig, the musicians and guests.Children were gleefully runningaround, old friends and family memberswere greeting one another, and therewas music, music, music from classicalto rock to…me. Ye gads, with so manyyoung musicians present, I wondered,“Can I hook them with my song from the‘30s?”
The joyful, carefree, familial atmos-phere was infectious and gave me confi-dence. I stepped up to the microphone,listened to the piano introduction, took a
good look at the gathering and sang myheart out. I’m happy to say I got a rous-ing response from, I learned later, 180guests.
This aging process has been verykind to me, and I am truly enjoying thissenior ride. Also, being in the midst ofthat diverse, caring community was theheight of happiness. Community, that’swhat it’s all about. Of course, it helps tohave the opportunity to do what I love.Singing in the shower is fun, but it can’tbeat singing for a crowd! I will remem-ber that grand, loving celebration withrelish and pleasure for the rest of mydays.
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Crash takes life of Bloomington womanAn 85-year-old Bloomington
woman died from injuries sustainedduring a Dec. 13 collision inBloomington.
Betty J. Smith died Dec. 21, eight daysafter she was injured in a three-vehiclecollision at the intersection of NicolletAvenue South and 95th Street.
Smith was a passenger in a cardriven by her husband, Robert. TheSmiths were traveling southbound onNicollet Avenue and attempting tomake a left turn onto 95th Street at1:45 p.m. when their vehicle wasstruck twice, first by a SUV travelingnorthbound and then by a car thatalso hit the SUV, according to Sgt.
Charles Gollop, traffic investigationsupervisor of the Bloomington PoliceDepartment.
A vehicle waiting to turn left inone northbound lane of NicolletAvenue may have obscured RobertSmith’s view of oncoming traffic inthe other northbound lane, Gollopnoted.
The collision occurred two daysafter a storm dumped more than afoot of snow across Bloomington.Because roads were still snowpacked, it appeared the third vehiclecouldn’t stop quickly enough to avoidstriking the other vehicles, Gollopsaid.
A garbage container caught onfire last week in Bloomington, butthere was plenty of snow to help putit out.
The Bloomington FireDepartment was called to a homeon the 1200 block of DevonshireCurve Dec. 26. Upon arrival fire-fighters found the fire mostly con-tained, as residents were throw-ing snow onto the burning trashbin, according to Fire Chief UlieSeal.
Although the container hadburned significantly, it did nodamage to the residence, Sealnoted.
Seal was uncertain of thecause of the fire, but said it waslikely accidental, possibly fromhot ashes.
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Shoplifting sprees end with arrestsOne suspect was found to be in pos-
session of $468 in stolen merchandise aswell as a hammer and scissors thoughtto be for use in removing securitydevices, the other suspect had $539 instolen merchandise.
ProstitutionArrests were made in two separate
prostitution incidents last week.A 36-year-old Brooklyn Center man
and a 34-year-old Golden Valley womanwere arrested for prostitution atSheraton Bloomington Hotel, 7800Normandale Blvd.
Police investigated a tip that the duowas using a hotel room to conduct pros-titution and advertising the serviceonline. Following verification of theonline ad and surveillance of the hotelroom an undercover officer arranged ameeting with the woman, who wasarrested following the meeting Dec. 27.
The man, who left the room prior to theoffice’s arrival, was arrested in the hotellobby for solicitation of prostitution.
BY MIKE HANKS • SUN NEWSPAPERS
A pair of holiday shoplifting spreesin Bloomington ended with arrests byBloomington Police.
A 43-year-old Bloomington womanfaces a potential assault charge in addi-tion to charges related to shoplifting fol-lowing a Dec. 17 incident in a Mall ofAmerica parking ramp.
The woman was suspected of stealingitems from Sears at Mall of America.When confronted by a loss preventionofficer inside the store she replied,“touch me and I’ll sue,” according toBloomington Police Commander MarkStehlik.
The woman left the store and was fol-lowed to her vehicle by loss preventionpersonnel, who surrounded her vehiclein an attempt to keep her from leavingbefore police arrived, Stehlik explained.The woman was undeterred however,and backed into one of the loss preven-tion officers, striking him in the knee.She also swerved toward another officeras she pulled away, Stehlik noted.
Although the woman fled beforepolice arrived, vehicle identificationinformation led police to herBloomington apartment several dayslater.
The woman has previously been con-victed for selling stolen goods online,and is known to Bloomington investiga-tors, Stehlik said. She was observed get-ting into a vehicle Dec. 23 in the parkinglot of her apartment building, and fol-lowing a traffic stop she was found to bein possession of a variety of new mer-chandise and a tool used to thwart pricetag security measures, Stehlik said.
Two Minneapolis men were alsoarrested in connection with shopliftingincidents at Mall of America.
The men – 47 an 48 years old – werearrested Dec. 24 after reports that theduo was suspected of shoplifting atVictoria’s Secret.
As a police officer was briefing otherofficers about the suspects, they werespotted entering a Bath and Body Worksstore inside the mall. When questionedby police about what they were buyingat the mall after they exited the store,one of the suspects replied, “Whatmakes you think we are buying any-thing,” Stehlik said.
Upon further investigation the menwere found to be in possession of a vari-ety of merchandise that was identifiedas stolen, including perfumes and otherfragrances, earrings and a DVR systemwith a hole cut in the top of the boxwhere a security device had beenattached, Stehlik explained.
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Hargens,Yvonne M. age 76
of Eden Prairie, MN.Passed away onDecember 25, 2010.Born Feb. 25, 1934 inLitchfield, MN toWilton “Tiny” andViola (Kittleson)Fredrickson. Preceded in death by husband,William “Bill” P. Hargens and parents.Survived by her loving daughter, MaryHargens; sister, Valerie (William) Leipold;the Eiler and Seaquist Families; two veryspecial Dachshunds, Lily & Rose. Yvonnewas a former longtime Director of PublicHealth for the City of Bloomington, activeBoard Member of the Ness ChurchPreservation Foundation and a lifelong GirlScout. Memorial Service, Monday, January10, 2011 at 11:00 A.M., All Saints LutheranChurch, 15915 Excelsior Blvd.,Minnetonka, MN (952-934-3550).Gathering of family & friends Monday from10:00 am. Private Interment.
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A 20-year-old North St. Paul womanwas arrested for prostitution Dec. 29 atHoliday Inn Bloomington-Airport, 1201W. 94th St.
No further details were availableregarding the incident.
Garage burglaryAn open overhead garage door pro-
vided access and incentive to the perpe-trator of a chainsaw theft on the 10000block of Upton Road.
The homeowner observed a manwalking down his driveway toward amini-van, carrying a case, at approxi-mately 6:20 a.m. Dec. 23.
The case contained a chainsaw thatwas taken from the garage, valued at$200, according to the report.
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Police COMMUNITY NOTES
Bloomington AARPmeeting set
The Bloomington AmericanAssociation of Retired Persons Chapter1328 will meet 1:00 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10in the Minnesota Room at CreeksideCommunity Center, 9801 Penn Ave.,Bloomington.
The Bloomington Superintendent ofSchools, Les Fujitake, will give a reporton the Bloomington School System.
Information: 952-831-7702 (Gene).
Bridging receivesEnvironmenal Grant
Bridging Inc. of Bloomington recent-ly received $12,000 from the Xcel Energy
Foundation for promoting environmen-tal education, habitat restoration andpreservation.
Bridging is a non-profit organizationfocused on serving families in transitionto bridge the gap between those whohave and those who have not.
Xcel Energy Foundation recentlygave out nearly $465,000 in grantsthroughout Minnesota.
Financial PeaceUniversity free lesson
Super Saving – the first lesson inFinancial Peace University – will beoffered free to all adults 6:30-8:30 p.m.Tuesday, Jan. 12 at Hope Church, 7132Portland Ave. S., Richfield.
After the class, participants have the
option to sign up for the remaining 12lessons and buy a membership kit.
Info: 612-866-4055.
St. Peter’s ParishMission Jan. 9-11
Father Jim Livingston will be thekeynote speaker at St. Peter’s parish mis-sion 7 p.m. Jan. 9-11 at the church, 6730Nicollet Ave. S., Richfield. The theme of theevent will be Mass as a source of healing.
Childcare will be offered each nightof the event.
Donations are encouraged and willbenefit Volunteers Enlisted to AssistPeople.
Info: 612-866-5089.
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HUNTER – SCHMITZBob and Pauline Hunter of
Minnetonka announce theengagement of their daughterLisa to Anthony Schmitz, sonof Mary and Leo Schmitz ofSpringfield, MN.
Lisa has a Master’s in PublicPolicy from GeorgetownUniversity and is the ExecutiveDirector of a nonprofit PregnancyResource Center in Minneapolis.
Anthony has a Master’s inElectric Engineering from theUniversity of Texas at Dallas andis a Product Engineering Managerfor Cypress Semiconductor inBloomington, MN.
The wedding is planned forApril 30th at the Cathedral ofSt. Paul in St. Paul.
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COMMUNITY NOTES
Holy Angels to hostopen house Jan. 12
The Academy of Holy Angels inRichfield is hosting an open house forprospective students and their familiesnext week.
The open house is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday,Jan. 12, at the Holy Angels campus, 6600Nicollet Ave. S.
The open house is for prospectivestudents and their parents. It featuresan overview of the school’s academicprograms, presentations by teachers,details about technology and theschool’s Project Laptop program andinformation about opportunities forstudents to grow in faith at HolyAngels.
The presentation begins at 6:15 p.m.and includes an optional informationsession about financial aid and scholar-ships at 7:45.
Eighth-graders who apply foradmission to Holy Angels should takea placement exam.
The school will offer the ACTExplore test at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan.15.
Parents are invited to attend afinancial aid workshop that daybeginning at 8:45.
A make-up exam will be offered3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18.
Info: 612-798-2621 (Jesse).
Southdale Library to hostclimate discussion
Residents who were delegates to arecent international conference aboutclimate change will discuss their experi-ence next week in Edina.
Climate Solutions, from Minnesota toCancun and Back Again is 7 p.m.Monday, Jan. 10, at Southdale Library,7001 York Ave. S.
Speakers will include Edina resi-dents Paul Thompson and ValidaPrentice, as well Reed Aronow andAlec Neal. Prentice and Aronow wereyouth delegates to both the 2009Copenhagen conference and the 2010conference in Cancun. Thompson and
FROM PAGE 12 Neal were participants in a cross-coun-try bicycle ride leading to Cancun,spreading information about the issueof climate change in cities and townsalong their way.
Besides reviewing the Cancun confer-ence, the forum will also provide infor-mation about a wide array of actionslocal residents can take to help controlclimate change.
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FreestyleskillsSnowboardersshow off their tricksat the freestyle terrain park at ElmCreek Park Reserve.The winter recre-ation area offers abunny hill for skiersand snowboarders,a terrain park, tubing hill and nearly 18 km ofcross-country trails.
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Investing in EducationRBCU is deeply involved in our local school districts, sports programs and the arts. Over the years, we’ve donated thousands of dollars and countless volunteer hours to the Richfield, Bloomington and Edina school systems. From scholarships, school supplies and scoreboards to educating students about financial planning, RBCU invests in our community’s youth.
Investing in Our CommunityBut our commitment to education doesn’t stop at school. RBCU’s donations help support various organizations in our community, such as the Wood Lake Nature Center, the Richfield Historical Society and Bloomington Heritage Days.
RBCU also sees the value in sustained growth and development in our communities. Our new building, located on 95th & Lyndale Avenue in Bloomington, anchors the growing Oxboro neighborhood. Our newest branch—and future phases—is one of the key components in the revitalization efforts transforming east Bloomington, and we are proud to be a part of this change.
Investing in Our MembersRBCU is different than a typical bank. We put our members first by helping them invest in their own futures. As a not-for-profit business, RBCU’s profits go back to our members in the form of lower rates on loans and higher dividends on saving accounts.
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RBCU Invests to Strengthen CommunityMany of the more than 15,000 RBCU members often tell us how proud they are to bank at RBCU. Still, many people aren’t sure what a credit union is. Simply put, a credit union is like a bank—only better. RBCU offers many of the services you expect to find at a bank, including credit cards, personal
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EDUCATION ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Normandale accredited Normandale Community College is
one of four community colleges acrossthe nation that is now accredited inthree fine arts areas – arts, music andtheatre. The accreditation assures that
organizations provide basic, thresholdstandards and provide professionaldevelopment for leaders of the music,arts and theatre schools. Normandale’sArt Department earned accreditationfrom the National Association ofSchools of Art and Design.
Concerts return Jan. 13Ring in the new year with a classical
music concert by Thursday Musical.The next program in the 2010-11 morningconcert series is 10:30 a.m. Thursday,Jan. 13, in the Schneider Theater of
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Parents still have the option to send theirchildren to an elementary school outsidetheir attendance boundary, but the revisedpolicy limits movement across the city.
In supporting the new attendanceboundaries, Boardmember Chuck Walterchallenged the district to answer a largerquestion — why families opt to send theirstudents to a building other than theirneighborhood school. Ultimately he sup-ported the boundary changes and trans-fer policy because “you just cannot lift abuilding up and move east.”
“A boundary change is one of the mostdifficult aspects of being a board mem-ber,” Boardmember Mark Hibbs said. “Ihave lost a lot of sleep over this process.”
While considering public interest andwhat is best for the district, Hibbs notedthat he needed to rely upon the recommen-dations of the district’s educational leadersin making his decision. “For the good of thedistrict we need to keep moving forward.”
Disappointed that the district is notable to provide additional educationalchoice through an InternationalBaccalaureate magnet school and con-cerned about the concentration of povertyin some schools, Hibbs said the districtneeds to continue working toward provid-ing high quality education for all students.
Boardmember Melissa HalvorsonWiklund called the boundary changes afirst step toward balancing enrollmentsand providing an equitable educationfor all students.
“I hope that work will continue,” shesaid, calling the board’s decision thebeginning of a new phase.
Boardmember Maureen Bartolottasaid that she had considered voting no toboth maps forwarded to the board inDecember, but maintaining the status quowould negatively impact too many stu-dents. Previous boards have allowed theelementary school imbalance to occur andcontinue, according to Bartolotta. Thatmade the boundary decision “ultimately anecessary decision for us.”
Following the meeting, Chairman JimSorum said he was pleasantly surprisedwith the final verdict on the boundaryproposal. “I was surprised that it cameout 7-0,” he said, adding that he expectedsome pushback from board members inresponse to concerns raised by parentsabout the impact of the transfer policychanges and boundary adjustments.
Acknowledging the board could alwaysdo more to involve the community in thedecision, Sorum was satisfied with the out-reach during the process. From includingparents on the project’s task force to host-ing several community discussions andcomments sessions, Sorum believes theboard provided ample opportunity forcommunity involvement in the decision.
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The city of Bloomington does notdiscriminate on the basis of disabil-ity in the admission, or access to, ortreatment or employment in, its ser-vices, programs, or activities. Uponrequest accommodation will be pro-vided to allow individuals with dis-abilities to participate in all City ofBloomington services, programs,and activities. The city has desig-nated coordinators to facilitate com-pliance with the Americans with Dis-abilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as re-quired by Section 35.107 of the U.S.Department of Justice regulations,and to coordinate compliance withSection 504 of the Rehabilitation Actof 1973, as mandated by Section8.53 of the U. S. Department ofHousing and Urban Developmentregulations. For more informationcontact the Human Services Divi-sion, City of Bloomington, 1800West Old Shakopee Road, Bloom-ington, Minnesota 55431, tele-phone: 563-8700; TDD: 563-8740.
City of Bloomington(Official Publication)
Notice of Public Hearing2011-101 PMP Street Improvement Project
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City ofBloomington at its meeting on January 24, 2011 at 7:15 p.m. in the City CouncilChambers, of the Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, willconsider making street improvements on the streets listed below, pursuant to Min-nesota Statutes, Section 429.011 to 429.111 (Laws 1953. Ch. 398) as amended.These improvements consist of common excavation, storm sewer andappurtenances, watermain and sanitary sewer, concrete curb and gutter, grading,base construction, bituminous resurfacing, and landscaping. The estimated costof the improvements for the project is approximately $6.9 Million. A reasonableestimate of the impact of the assessment was mailed to the affected property own-ers and will be available at the hearing. Such persons desiring to be heard withreference to the proposed improvements will be heard at this meeting.
The areas proposed to be assessed for such improvements are the propertiesabutting to the streets described as follows:
STREET FROM TO
W 106th Street I-35W Humboldt Avenue SW 82nd Street * Aldrich Avenue S Knox Avenue SE 82nd Street Portland Avenue S Park Avenue SOakland Avenue S E 81st Street E 83rd StreetW 83rd Street Lyndale Avenue S Grand Avenue SGarfield Avenue S W 82nd Street South TerminusHarriet Avenue S W 82nd Street South TerminusGrand Avenue S W 82nd Street W 83rd StreetW 91st Street Penn Avenue S Russell Avenue SW 92nd Street Penn Avenue S Russell Avenue SQueen Avenue S W 91st Street South TerminusE 93rd Street Oakland Avenue S Chicago Avenue SOakland Avenue S E 92nd Street E 93rd StreetPark Avenue E 90th Street E 96th StreetW 96th Street Lyndale Avenue S West TerminusAldrich Avenue S W 96th Street South TerminusW 98-1/2 Street Circle W 98-1/2 Street West TerminusW 98-1/2 Street Hyland Greens Drive W 99th StreetW 99th Street Hyland Greens Drive Nesbitt AvenueHyland Greens Drive Briar Road Nesbitt Avenue SYosemite Circle Yosemite Road West TerminusYosemite Road W 99th Street Hyland Greens DriveChalet Road Normandale Lake DriveMt Normandale Drive (ROW)Halsey Lane Lyndale Avenue East Terminus
* Excluding bridge deck.All of the area proposed to be assessed for various improvements is within the Cityof Bloomington, County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota./s/ Shelly A. Pederson
City EngineerDepartment of Public Works
(Jan 6, 13, 2011) D3 2011-101 PMP Street Imp.
The purpose of this report is to provide summary 2011 budget information concerning
the City of Bloomington to interested citizens and is published in accordance with
Minnesota Statutes 471.6965. This is only a summary of the indicated budget. The complete
budget may be examined at Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road.
The City Council approved the 2011 General Fund budget on December 20, 2010.
2010 2011
Budget Budget
REVENUES
Current Property Tax Levy 38,780,596$ 37,570,199$
Loss of Market Value Credit (1,195,724) (1,307,075)
Less Delinquent & Abatements (935,944) (855,898)
Delinquent Collections 200,000 200,000
Hotel/Motel Admissions Tax 5,980,000 6,325,000
Business Licenses & Permits 2,000,000 1,550,000
Building Permits & Fees 1,425,000 2,242,000
Court Fines & Forfeits 900,000 1,200,000
Program Income 1,997,207 2,019,351
Intergovernmental Revenue 2,239,013 2,154,032
Interest Earnings 361,856 280,000
Transfers from Other Funds 1,500,000 1,500,000
Police Pension 368,000 313,000
Airport South Revenue 740,304 782,566
All Other 350,195 462,889
TOTAL REVENUES 54,710,503$ 54,436,064$
APPROPRIATIONS
City Council/Com. 549,568$ 527,384$
City Manager 330,118 325,963
Legal 1,112,337 1,132,400
Human Resources 694,254 689,838
Finance 1,030,772 958,177
Police 19,552,055 20,339,481
Fire 2,481,919 2,684,717
Community Develop. 6,116,997 6,195,991
Community Services 8,712,560 8,856,769
Public Works 11,906,382 11,898,966
Technical Service Group 2,403,897 2,404,070
Offset for Est. Unspent (1,827,130) (1,895,647)
Contingency 1,396,774 1,411,350
Transfers Out to Other Funds 250,000 375,000
Other - Unfilled Positions - (1,468,395)
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 54,710,503$ 54,436,064$
SUMMARY BUDGET STATEMENT
CITY OF BLOOMINGTON
(Jan 6, 2011) D3 Summ. Budget
City of Bloomington(Official Publication)
(Jan. 6, 2011)d3- BloomBudget
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Friday, Jan. 76 p.m. BPD Roll Call: Jan. 7-136:30 p.m. Bethany Academy ElementaryChristmas Concert8 p.m. High School Quiz Bowl 2010 –Bloomington vs. Rosemount8:30 p.m. Girls Hockey: Jefferson vs.Northfield10 p.m. Bloomington Today: WinterSafety10:30 p.m. Bloomington HomeImprovement Fair: Building Codes –City of Bloomington Building andInspections11:30 p.m. Cinema Judge: “Harry Potterand the Deathly Hallows”
Saturday, Jan. 86 p.m. BPD Roll Call: Jan. 7-136:30 p.m. Bloomington Today: Winter Safety7 p.m. Bloomington Rotary: Peace HouseAfrica 8 p.m. Cinema Judge: “Harry Potter andthe Deathly Hallows”8:30 p.m. Jefferson Winter OrchestraConcert10 p.m. Boys Hockey: Jefferson vs.Kennedy
Tuesday, Jan. 116 p.m. Chamber Governmental Forum:Complying with Federal Health CareLaws7:30 p.m. Bloomington Today: WinterSafety8 p.m. Valley View Middle Winter ChoirConcert9 p.m. Bloomington Home ImprovementFair: How to use Art Tile in your TileInstallation – Handmade TileAssociation10 p.m. Bloomington’s 7th AnnualWriters’ Festival: This Writer’s Life,Cathy Wurzer11 p.m. Arts in the Parks: BavarianMusikmeisters
Wednesday, Jan. 126 p.m. Cinema Judge: “The Next ThreeDays”6:30 p.m. Bloomington Today: WinterSafety
7 p.m. Bloomington Home ImprovementFair: Finding Space without AddingSpace – Plekkenpol Builders8 p.m. Bloomington’s 7th Annual Writers’Festival: Readings by Authors Part 19 p.m. Thursday Musical: Feb. 25, 201011:30 p.m. Commission Updates: January
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MARK YOUR CALENDARBloomington Kennedy’s girls basketball squad,coached by Percy Wade, will host Lakeville Northat 7:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, in a South SuburbanConference game.
Jaguars claim third-place tourney honors without aceJefferson girls basketballsquad defeats Burnsville57-36 in final round BY GREG KLEVEN • SUN NEWSPAPERS
Bloomington Jefferson’s girls bas-ketball squad finished third in theRichfield Holiday Classic Dec. 27-28despite playing without its leadingscorer.
Junior guard Britney Scherber satout the tourney with an injury.
Jefferson (8-2) lost 65-57 to AppleValley in the first round.
Brooke Fritzlar was the Jaguars’leading scorer with 14 points. AllisonRiermersma was also in double figureswith 11 points. Nicci Roedel and MeganScherber had six points each.
Jefferson rebounded from that defeatto overpower Burnsville 57-36 in thethird-place game.
Three Jaguar players scored indouble figures – Fritzlar (17 points),Megan Scherber (15) and Anna Smith(13).
Jefferson will go to Eagan for a 7:15p.m. South Suburban Conference gameFriday, Jan. 7. The Jaguars return hometo play Prior Lake at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday,Jan. 11.
Boys basketballJefferson split a pair of games in
the Bethel holiday boys basketballtournament Dec. 27-28.
The Jaguars pulled out a 47-46 over-time victory over Minneapolis Rooseveltin the third-place game.
Jefferson’s balanced attack includedMarcus Alipate (11 points), Kevin Handt(10), Kevin Woebke (nine) and MattHovila (seven).
Centennial dealt the Jaguars a 69-50defeat in the first round. Woebke toppedthe Jefferson scoring chart with 11points. Handt and Hovila had nine andeight points respectively.
Jefferson (2-4) will host Eagan at 7:15p.m. Friday, Jan. 7. The Jaguars travel toPrior Lake for a 7:15 p.m. game Tuesday,Jan. 11.
Boys hockeyJefferson’s boys hockey team partici-
pated in the St. Louis Park InvitationalDec. 28-30 hosted by Benilde-St.Margaret’s.
The Jaguars lost twice and tied oncein the tourney. Eden Prairie won thechampionship with a 4-0 victory overMoorhead.
Elk River defeated Jefferson 6-1 inthird-round action. Eric Freschi scoredfor the Jaguars with Nick Nielsen get-ting an assist. Goalie Justin Woodleymade 35 saves.
Jefferson opened the tourney with a4-2 loss to Moorhead. Austin Hunt andColin Herndon scored the Jaguars’goals. Assists went to Nielsen and Hunt.Jefferson goalie Eric Fabano made 30saves.
Jefferson (3-5-1) tied Centennial 3-3 inthe second round.
Ryan Siiro, Nielsen and JohnnyRoisum scored in the Centennial game.Assists went to Freschi, Ian Janco,Hunt, Ben Kruger and Jake Pollock.Fabano stopped 31 shots.
Jefferson will meet Lakeville South at7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, on the road.The Jaguars host Rosemount at 7:30 p.m.Saturday, Jan. 8, at Bloomington IceGarden.
Girls hockeyJefferson lost three hard-fought girls
hockey games in the Burnsville holidaytournament Dec. 28-30.
The Jaguars (7-8) dropped a 4-2decision to Burnsville in first-roundaction.
Kelsey Cline and Elle DeBlieck scoredJefferson goals. Kasey Thayer picked uptwo assists. Erika Beek was creditedwith one assist. Goalie Bailey Plamanmade 26 saves.
Jefferson lost by the same 4-2 score toProctor in the second round. Kylie Earland Grace Mandich scored for Jefferson.Meg Maciej, Cyndney Haaland and
Cline had assists. Plaman stopped 30shots.
Owatonna defeated Jefferson 3-1 inthe final round. Earl scored with thelone Jaguar goal with an assist from
Mandich. Plaman finished with 26 saves.Jefferson hosts Rosemount at 2:15
p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8. The Jaguarsremain home to play Eastview at 7:15p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11.
Bloomington Jefferson sophomore guard Brooke Fritzlar (42) drives past a Sauk Centre opponentduring the Breakdown Tip-Off Classic earlier this season. Fritzlar scored 17 points to lead theJaguars to a 57-36 victory over Burnsville Dec. 28 in the third-place game at the Richfield HolidayClassic. The Jaguars are 8-2 overall. (Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer)
JEFFERSONNOTEBOOK
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Kennedy girls finish second in holiday tourneyEagles lose 56-52 in finalsto New London-Spicer
BY GREG KLEVEN • SUN NEWSPAPERS
Kennedy’s basketball squads compet-ed in a pair of holiday tournaments lastweek.
The Eagle girls basketball teamplaced second in the New London-Spicertournament Dec. 29-30. Kennedy lost 56-52 to host New London-Spicer in thefinals.
Heather Bachman was the Eagles’leading scorer with 12 points. KenishaBell finished with 10 points. SheridanReiners and Tonoia Wade had ninepoints each, and Jasimine Scott addedseven.
Kennedy defeated Willmar 69-47 infirst-round action. Jade Martin connect-ed for 19 points. Wade scored 16 pointsand Reiners chipped in with 14.
Micaela Meredith had eight pointsand Bell finished with six.
Kennedy (4-5) will be home to playLakeville North at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7.The Eagles host Apple Valley at 7:15 p.m.Tuesday, Jan. 11.
Boys basketballKennedy participated in the Tartan
holiday tournament Dec. 28-30 andplaced seventh.
The Eagles lost 53-52 to Rogers inquarterfinal play. Kennedy’s leadingscorers were Rico Gunn (15), CullenRusso (12), Deshun Patterson (nine),Raphael Cabannis (seven) and JacobKohner (seven).
Forest Lake defeated Kennedy 61-53 insecond-round action. Russo contributed13 points and Cabannis had nine.Patterson and Samuel Harris scoredeight points each.
Kennedy rebounded from those twolosses with a 62-29 victory over BrooklynCenter in the final round.
K-Cee Winfield and Cabannis eachscored 17 points. Dillon Lee had 10points and Kohner scored seven.
Kennedy (4-3) will play at LakevilleNorth at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7. TheEagles host Minnetonka at 7:15 p.m.Monday, Jan. 10.
Kennedy travels to Apple Valley for a7:15 p.m. game Tuesday, Jan. 11.
HockeyKennedy’s boys and girls hockey
teams did not play in holiday tourna-ments.
The boys squad (2-7) will meetLakeville North at 7:30 p.m.Thursday, Jan. 6, at Bloomington IceGarden.
Kennedy will travel to Apple Valleyfor a 7:15 p.m. game Saturday, Jan. 8.
Kennedy’s girls hockey team was 1-12entering this week’s play.
The Eagles will go to Apple Valley fora 2:15 p.m. South Suburban Conferencegame Saturday, Jan. 8. Kennedy remainson the road to play Eagan at 7:15 p.m.Tuesday, Jan. 11.
KENNEDYNOTEBOOK
Bloomington Kennedy sophomore guard Jade Martin (13) drives for a layup during an early seasongame. Martin scored 19 points to lead the Eagles to a 69-47 victory over Willmar in theNew London-Spicer holiday tournament last week. Kennedy placed second in the four-team event.(Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer)
STARS OF THE WEEK
Jordan TaylorThe Bloomington native is a start-
ing point guard on the University ofWisconsin men’s basketball team.Taylor had 22 points and sevenassists to spark the Badgers to a 68-60 Big Ten Conference win overMinnesota Dec. 28 in Madison, Wis.Taylor was an All-State high schoolselection at Benilde-St. Margaret’s.
Chad GilmerGilmer, an Augsburg College men’s
soccer player from Bloomington, hasbeen named to the National SoccerCoaches Association of America’sDivision III All-North Region squad asa first-team selection. Gilmer, a sopho-more, played both forward and defensethis for the Auggies last fall.
Heather BachmanThe Kennedy junior center
scored 12 points during the Eagles’56-52 loss to host New London-Spicer in the championship game ofa holiday girls basketball tourna-ment Dec. 30. Kennedy defeatedWillmar 69-47 in the first round.
Brooke FritzlarThe Jefferson sophomore guard
scored 17 points to spark theJaguars to a 57-36 victory overBurnsville Dec. 28 in the third-placegame of the Richfield HolidayClassic girls basketball tournament.
Rico GunnThe Kennedy boys basketball
player connected for 15 points dur-ing the Eagles’ 53-52 loss to RogersDec. 28 in the Tartan holiday tour-ney. The Eagles finished seventh inthe eight-team tourney.
Kylie EarlEarl, a junior forward, scored
Jefferson’s lone goal during a 3-1loss to Owatonna Dec. 30 in theBurnsville holiday girls hockeytournament. She also had a goal ina 4-2 loss to Proctor Dec. 29.
(Editor’s note: Send nominations forStars of the Week honors to sports editorGreg Kleven at [email protected]. Youth, high school, college andadult recreational sports athletes will beconsidered.)
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Chad Gilmer of Bloomington named to all-region college soccer squadAugsburg College men’s soccer
player Chad Gilmer of Bloomingtonhas been named to the NationalSoccer Coaches Association ofAmerica/Performance SubaruDivision III All-North Region firstteam.
Gilmer, a sophomore, is theMinnesota Intercollegiate AthleticConference (MIAC) Player of the
Year and a first-team all-conferenceselection in 2010.
The former BloomingtonJefferson High School player wasused at forward and defense by theAuggies.
Gilmer finished with a team-best eight goals and five assists for21 points. He saw action in 1,696 ofAugsburg’s 2,040 team minutes
(83.1 percent) this season, the sec-ond-most minutes played of anyAuggie.
Gilmer’s eight goals ranked himfifth in the league.
His career point total is ninegoals and five assists for 23 points in36 games (all starts).
Augsburg, coached by GregHolker, finished the 2010 season
with a school-record 16 victories(16-5-1) and the MIAC’s postsea-son playoff championship.
The Auggies qualified for theNCAA Division III playoffs forthe second time in three yearsand finished with 10 or more vic-tories for the fourth time in fiveyears.
– Compiled by Greg Kleven
SHORTS
The first session is for players ingrades 4-8 and will be conducted from 6-7:30 p.m. High school coaches and play-ers will direct that session.
The second session for players ingrades 9-12 is from 7:30-9 p.m. Former col-lege baseball players with help from trav-eling coaches will work with that group.
Winter baseball workouts areorganized by the Diamond Club,Kennedy High School’s baseballbooster club, in cooperation with theBloomington Traveling BaseballAssociation.
Information: www.kennedybaseball.org.
KHS baseball meetingThere will be a Kennedy High School
baseball pre-season meeting for playersand parents from 4-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9,in the school’s cafeteria.
All Kennedy baseball players andtheir parents are asked to attend.
Free fastpitch clinicsThe Bloomington Fastpitch
Association will conduct free softballclinics from 4:30-7:30 p.m. every Sundaythrough March at the Jefferson ActivityCenter.
Clinics are open to Bloomington girlsages 7-18. These clinics will focus on hitting,fielding and baserunning.
Area college and high school coacheswill be instructors. Call Jim Hanson at612-269-7653 for more information.
Herman places secondBloomington native Keri Herman
placed second in women’s slopestylecompetition at the Nike 6.0 freeski-ing event recently at Breckenridge,Colo.
This was the first major freeskiingevent on this season’s Dew Tour.
Herman, who lives in Breckenridge,was second in the 2010 X-Games and 2010European X-Games.
Taylor is honoredUniversity of Wisconsin junior point
guard and Bloomington resident JordanTaylor is a candidate for the 2011 BobCousy Award.
Taylor had 22 points and seven assiststo spark the Badgers to a 68-60 Big TenConference basketball win overMinnesota Dec. 28.
Taylor was an All-State guard atBenilde-St. Margaret’s during his highschool career.
Winter baseball drillsWinter workouts for baseball players
ages 9-18 will be available at theKennedy Activity Center from Januarythrough mid-March.
There is no charge to attend theseworkout sessions.
Players should bring gloves, bats andgym shoes.
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The pre-kindergarten/kindergarten "Dolphins" played in the 2010Summer Kickers program. Left to right, Front row: Braden Ebeling,
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Winter "Super Soccer Sundays" for pre-Kindergarten through third-graders begins on Sunday, January 2, 2011.Register now at www.bysc.org. Or call 952-926-2844. BYSC is also currently forming summer 2011 travelingteams for second through eighth graders.
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BY PHONE: 952-392-6888
BY FAX: 952-941-5431
BY MAIL: 10917 Valley View RoadEden Prairie, MN 55344Attn: Classified
IN PERSON: Visit the Eden Prairie office to placeyour Classified ad, make a payment, or pick up yourGarage Sale Kit.
LOCATIONEDEN PRAIRIE
10917 Valley View Road952-392-6888
SERVICES & POLICIESSun Newspapers reserves the right to edit, refuse, reject or can-cel any ad at any time. Errors must be reported on the first dayof the publication, and Sun Newspapers will be responsible forno more than the cost of the space occupied by the error andonly the first insertion. We shall not be liable for any loss orexpense that results from the publication or omission of anadvertisement.
SUN CLASSIFIEDS
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INDEX• Announcements 1000-1090• Professional Services 1500-1590• Business Services 2000-2700• Education 2700-2760• Merchandise 3700-3840
& Leisure Time• Animals 3900-3990• Family Care 4000-4600• Employment 9000-9450• Rentals 5000-6500• Real Estate 7000-8499• Automotive 9500-9900
13 WEEK RUN!$50
• 3 lines, Runs for 13 weeks, choose 2 zones
• Additional lines: $7.00• For one item priced under $2500,
price must be in ad, you mustcall every fourth week to renew.Private party ads only.
• Includes mnsun.com website• Maximum of 13 weeks
GARAGE SALES TRANSPORTATION
$44• 3 lines, 4 weeks, All zones• Additional lines: $7.00• Private party only
MERCHANDISE MOVER
$44• 3 lines, 4 weeks, All zones• Additional lines: $7.00• Merchandise $151.00 or more
$40 Package• 3 line ad• 2 week run• FREE Garage Sale Kit*• Metro Wide Coverage –
318,554 homes
$42 Package• 3 line ad• 2 week run• FREE Garage Sale Kit*• Metro Wide Coverage –
318,554 homes• Rain Insurance – we will re-run
your ad up to two weeks FREEif your sale is rained out.
Additional Lines $10.00Ads will also appear on www.mnSun.com each Wednesday by 9:00 a.m.
*Garage Sale Kits can be picked up at the
Eden Prairie office.
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Roof Shoveling & SnowRemoval. 15 Yrs Exp.
Rustic Tree & LandscapeCompetitive rates, call today
for your free estimate!612-867-6813 ask for Tom
#1 All Roof, Snow & IceRemvl. Drvwy. lots. Sr DisHandyman++ 612-532-1162
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Call 612-860-5327www.pioneertree.com
SnowRemoval
2570
Powerwashing2490
Tear-offs & New ConstructionSiding & Gutters
Over 17 yrs exp. Free est.Rodney Oldenburg
612-210-5267952-443-9957
Lic #20156835 • Insured
Why WaitRoofing LLC
Offering the Best ExtendedManufacturers Warranty
We Take Care of Insurance Claims
TOP QUALITY Roofing for LESS $$$ Re-Roofing - Tearoffs. New
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Ins Lic # 20073200 Ref's 952-472-5670 BBB
Roofs, Siding,& Gutters
2510
Roof Snow & Ice RemovalReasonable rates.
Ins/Lic 612-721-5500
RC EXTERIORS 612-724-2672
Local Owner/Installer. HighQuality Work @ Reas. Rates .
Siding & Windows LIFETIME GUAR. Ins/ Lic. BBB
A Family Operated Bus.
� � Ice Dam & � �
� Roof Snow Removal �BBB Free Est. MC/Visa Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586
Roofs, Siding,& Gutters
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SAVE MONEY - Competentmaster plumber needs work.Lic#M3869 Jason 952-891-2490
An Honest Plumber Ins/Bond Lic. #57327-MR
Dan 952-465-2926
A RENEW PLUMBING•Drain Cleaning •Repairs
•Remodeling •Lic# 004914PMBond/Ins 952-884-9495
763-792-2999Geno's Sewer & Drain
Special $89/with ad!
Plumbing2470
SnowRemoval
2570
Powerwashing2490
Scofield's Decorating Paint, Removal, Papering,
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We offer professional servicesfor your Painting & Drywall
Be your own Boss!Businesses for sale in Class 9010!
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Be your own Boss!Businesses for sale in Class 9010!
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OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY
850 sq ft. Owner will help with build out.Great location!
On Old Shakopee Road, near 35W. Signage included.
952-835-4284 ext. 2
EDINA: 1 or 2 room remodeled office near 494 and 100, 6 panel oakdoors, leather sofa, cherry desk,
conference table, break room/kitchen: $425/one or $575/two
612.964.2544
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ICE DAMS & SNOW?1954
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Call Today!612-961-2375
Fast, Friendly & Reliable
Snow and ice dams on yourroof can cause expensive damage to the interior and
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Since 1954 we have been providing homeowners with
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Help Wanted/Part Time
9200
HOUSE CLEANERS$80-$100/day
FT/PT 7:20am-3:00pmWe provide CAR.
Burnsville Location.Rebecca 952-432-2134
DRIVER W/ VEHICLEIts an exciting start to2011! Dock trucks, curtain-side docks, vans, pickupsElite Transportationneeds experienced couri-ers with their own vehi-cles NOW to work w/ ourexpanding customer base!Clean veh, good MVR,DOT phys needed. CallJim at: 763-785-0124weekdays 8am-4pm formore info.
Dock Trucks andCargo Vans
Dynamex a national lead-er in the same day courierindustry is in need of In-dependent Contractorswith their 24-26 ft docktrucks w/ lift. Also 2006 ornewer white trucks andvans. Work available im-mediately, Mon- Fri. �Must be able to pass background and drug screen. �Must be able to obtaincommercial insurance. �Must be able to speakclearly on Nextel. If interested please call
Jodi 651-746-5945
Help Wanted/Full Time
9100
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tion guaranteed! 612-600-8513
Fireplace &Firewood
3150
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Friday, Jan. 7 (8-4)Saturday, Jan. 8 (8-2)
#'s 7 am FridayTOOLS – TOOLS – TOOLS!
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BEN COUSINSThis Bloomington Kennedy High School junior is a male nominee for the ExCEL Award. Cousins is a Kennedy wrestler and has been active in many student activities such as National Honor Society and homecoming committee. He is an A honor roll student and donates community service time as a youth wrestling volunteer.
DESIREE (DESI) HARTMANThis Kennedy junior is a female nominee for the ExCEL Award. She participates in soccer, lacrosse and Nordic skiing. The Eagle student has maintained a 4.0 academic average (straight A) while being active as a community volunteer. Desi is a student government, homecoming committee, diversity committee and National Honor Society member.
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Junkers &Repairable Wanted
9810
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Help Wanted/Part Time
9200
Software and Systems EngineeringStinger Ghaffarian Tech-nologies (SGT) is lookingfor software and systemsengineering talent inSioux Falls, South Dakota.SGT, headquartered inGreenbelt Maryland, isthe primary contractor tothe U.S. Geological Survey(USGS) Earth ResourcesObservation and Science(EROS) Center (SiouxFalls, SD). The multidisci-plinary staff, in partner-ship with NASA, usestheir unique expertise inremote sensing-based sci-ence and technologies tocarry out research, dataacquisition, informationaccess and managementand archive preservationto provide satellite groundimagery data to users andscience organizationsaround the world. Formore information aboutSGT Inc. and our currentemployment opportuni-ties, please visit:
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Retail CleanersJoin KleenMark as wegrow! We are seeking mo-tivated, smiling retailcleaners in the followingareas: Apple Valley,Burnsville, Cottage Grove,Eden Prairie, MapleWood, Rogers, Shakopee,Coon Rapids, & Wood-bury. Morning (6a-1p) andevening (5/6p-9p) posi-tions available. $8.25/hourto start. If you are detail-oriented, please print anapplication found at:
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SUBURBAN CHEVROLETSUBURBAN CHEVROLET0 m 6 m
Mark ofExcellenceUSED CAR & TRUCK SELLING EVENT
2005 Acura RLAWD
AT, 4 Dr, Stk#3398PA$16,985
1996 Camero Z28Convertible
2 Dr, Stk#110072B$8,985
2007 VolkswagenJetta Wolfsburg
4 Dr, Manual, Lthr, Stk#3403PA$12,485
2008 Acura TL Type S6-Sp, Nav, Stk#111056A
$26,985
2006 Nissan MaximaSL
Lthr, Loaded, Stk#110590A$13,985
2006 VolkswagenPassat
Lthr, Loaded, Stk#102794AA$10,750
2009 Chevy Malibu2LT
Lthr, Loaded, Stk#110937A$13,295
2007 Honda Civic ATNew Tires, Stk#3526P
$12,785
2003 Dodge Neon SXTSedan
AT, Stk#3413PA$2,985
2007 Chevy ImpalaLTZ
Black, Stk#3402$9,985
2008 CadillacEscalade ESV
Lux, Nav, Stk#3528$41,985
2007 CadillacSRX AWDStk#3496P
$23,985
2008 Saturn Vue I4XE FWD
4 Dr, LT, Stk#3433P$14,485
2005 Toyota SiennaFWD LE
Stk#3497PA$9,985
2007 Volvo XC90AWD 4 Dr I6
Sunrf, 3rd Row, Stk#3521A$24,985
2004 Acura MDXAWD Navi
Loaded, Stk#3488PAB$14,750
2004 Chevy SuburbanZ71
Loaded, Stk#110679A$17,985
2007 Saturn OutlookXR Navi
Dual Moons, Stk#110943A$23,985
2005 Chrysler Town& CountryStk#3499A
$5,985
2004 Chevy TahoeZ71
Loaded, Stk#110562A$17,985
2007 Chevy SuburbanLTZ 4x4
DVD$23,985
2003 Chevy AvalancheCrew 1500
4WD, 5 Dr, Stk#3275PA$15,885
2006 Chevy HHR 2WD
4 Dr, Stk#102777A$8,985
2006 Chevy Impala LT
4 Dr, Stk#102014A$7,485
2010 Chevy MalibuSedan
4 Dr, LTZ, Stk#3462P$19,985
2006 FordFreestyleStk#110184C
$12,885
1998 LincolnContinental 4 Dr
Leather, Stk#110703B$3,450
2006 Mercedes4Matic AWD
4Dr, 3.5L, Stk#110575A$17,985
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix GT
Supercharged, 4 Dr, Stk#3359PA$8,985
2009 SmartcarCpe Passion
2 Dr, Stk#110546B$11,985
2010 Chevy EquinoxAWD LTZ
4 Dr, Stk#3321P$27,985
2008 Chevy Suburban1500 LTZ
4WD, 4 Dr, Stk#3529P$33,985
2010 Chevy Tahoe4WD 1500
4 Dr, LT, Stk#3491P$37,985
2007 Chevy Tahoe4WD 1500
4 Dr, LT, Stk#110983A$27,985
2007 Chevy Tahoe4WD 1500
4 Dr, LT, Stk#111017A$23,985
2008 ChevyTrailblazer LT
4WD, 4 Dr, Stk#3532P$20,985
2010 Chevy TraverseLTZ AWD
4 Dr, Stk#3315P$34,885
2008 GMC YukonDenali AWD
4 Dr, Stk#3480$31,985
2005 Jeep GrCherokee Ltd 4WD
4 Dr, Nav, Stk#110269B$17,985
2004 NissanPathfinder LE
4WD, Platinum, Stk#111023A$11,985
2008 Chevy SilveradoExt Cab
4WD, LT, Stk#3535P$23,985
2007 Chevy Silverado2500HD
Stk#111009A$11,985
2010 Suburban 1500LT
4WD, 4 Dr, Stk#3506$34,985
2007 Dodge Ram1500 SLT Reg Cab140.5", Stk#110581B
$11,985
2007 Dodge Ram MegaCab Laramie
4WD, Diesel, 160.5", Stk#3486PA$26,985
2006 Ford E-450Super Duty DRW
Diesel, Stk#102763A$14,985
1997 Ford F-250 HDSupercab 4WD
138.8" WB, Stk#110171AB$6,985
2006 Ford F-150Supercrew
King Ranch, Stk#3498PA$25,985
2001 Chevy SilveradoExt Cab
4x4, LS, Stk#110093PB$7,985
2006 Ford F250Supercrew XLT
Stk#110992A$19,985
CARS8 MALIBUS from $10,4852 AVEOS from $9,9853 COBALTS from $9,9853 HHRS from $8,9857 IMPALAS from $7,485
SUV’S15 TAHOES from $17,98520 SUBURBANS from $12,9853 TRAVERSES from $26,4853 EQUINOXS from $11,9852 UPLANDERS from $9,985
TRUCKS
7 SILVERADO Ext Cabs from $8,985
4 SILVERADO Crew Cabs from $11,985
1 SILVERADO Reg Cab from $12,985
3 AVALANCHE from $15,885
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OVER 50 GM CERTIFIED VEHICLES IN STOCK!!!
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…because the journey matters
431 Prairie Center Drive • Eden Prairie(Right across from Eden Prairie Mall)
952.828.9500 www.the-colony.org
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