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January 2, 2014 • Volume 129 • Number 44

2013

NEWS

YEAR IN REVIEW

More year in review Rosemount residents inspired, impressed and left indelible impressions on their neighbors in 2013. Some of those people are remembered this week. Page 2A

OPINION Columnists look back on 2013 Don Heinzman and Joe Nathan provide updates and perspective on the topics they addressed in the past year. Page 4A

THISWEEKEND

As one of the early iPad adaptors at Farmington High School, Earth science teacher Julian Buss answers Farmington High School students’ questions during a lab on greenhouse gases. (Photo by Andy Rogers)

Voters at the Hayes Community and Senior Center in Apple Valley cast their ballots Nov. 5, when residents of the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District approved a new operating levy and returned to office all three incumbent School Board members. (Photo by Rick Orndorf)

Farmington School District 196 bids District receives educators farewell, technology upgrade passes levy District earns Innovation Zone distinction by Andy Rogers

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Rosemount’s Steeple Center will be taking on a science-fiction atmosphere next week with a Star Warsthemed family event. Page 14A

SPORTS

The typical student’s backpack is often filled with a textbooks, worksheets, a calculator, notebooks, pens and pencils. Those items were replaced in 2013 with an iPad in the Farmington School District. A one-to-one iPad initiative put a tablet in the hands of every student with a goal of customizing education. High school students started out the year with iPads while middle school and elementary school students received theirs

when school opened in the fall. Students could complete worksheets, take tests, view lectures, read textbooks, interact with fellow students online, and, at times, get distracted by games and social media. Applications such as Kik and Snapchat were banned from the district’s iPads during the year. Teachers were creating their own textbooks using free open source information, and they used Schoology to keep students and parents up to date on the status of their workload. Some classrooms are essentially flipped, where students watch lectures as homework and do the work at school, where teachers can engage the students in the process. See FARMINGTON, 7A

by Jessica Harper SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

In District 196, 2013 was a time of many goodbyes as longtime educators retired and a time of relief with the passage of a new levy referendum. Laura Kay Allen was the first of several retirees in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District this past year. The Apple Valley High School assistant principal stepped down in May after working in education for 35 years. She began her career in 1978 as a physical education teacher at Arlington-Green Isle High School in Arlington. After a year, Allen became a

physical education and health teacher and coach at Valley Middle School in Apple Valley. Allen remained at Valley Middle until 1984 when she moved to Virginia where her husband, Mike, was stationed as a naval officer. A year later the couple returned to the Twin Cities where she earned a master’s in education specialist from the University of St. Thomas. Shortly thereafter, Allen landed an assistant principal position at Park High School in Cottage Grove. Allen returned to her hometown in 1987 as the assistant See 196, 16A

Winners of New ‘choice’ school in Farmington evolving businesswomen Two community forums scheduled award selected SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Hockey action in holiday time The Farmington girls hockey team was in action over the holiday break. Page 10A

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Those curious what the Farmington School District has in mind for a new elementary school next year have a opportunity to learn about the plan next week. Two community forums have been scheduled to discuss the new school’s design. The first one is scheduled from 5-6 p.m. Jan. 7 at Boeckman Middle School, and the second is from 5-6 p.m. Jan. 9 at Riverview Elementary. These sessions will help shape the plans for the new school and allow for questions from community members. Last November, the school began the planning process of a new 100-student elementary school at the District Instructional Services Center that would open in the fall of 2014. It will be open to all students, and the district will likely use a lottery system for applicants. Initially the plan is to house fourth- through sixth-graders in the fall. The goal is to incubate

the district’s strategic plan of customized education on a small scale. Before the holiday break, a 15-member design team comprised of teachers, community members and parents spent five days putting together the information for the upcoming forums. They started with a wide focus with the notion of a new school “driven solely by the district strategic plan,� said Laura Pierce, director of innovative programming. “We have pockets of innovation and creativity at all of our schools. We’re taking our entire plan and implement it fully at one school.� They created a conceptual design, actions for the staff, and methods on how to judge the results. Without giving away too many spoilers, Pierce said they are focused on providing an authentic experience through project-based learning. “Technology is a tool, but it’s all about connective learning; what we teach in a school to what happens in their outside

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life,� Pierce said. Another reason for the lack of a preview is the script isn’t finished. “There’s been lots of conversations but we’re still formulating it,� Pierce said. “It’s been a very purposeful effort by many in the community all the way down to students. Superintendent Jay Haugen said the plan will be cost neutral because the district already has the facilities, technology and staff. The ISC housed Farmington Elementary School students in the fall while the school was being renovated, so the building is structured to house students. Following the community meetings, the organizers will present an updated plan during the School Board’s Jan. 13 meeting. Additional parent meetings are planned for February and March, which is when the registration process could begin. Email Andy Rogers at andy.rogers@ecm-inc. com.

Women represent a wide range of pursuits, backgrounds by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Ten women will be honored with the 2014 Exceptional Businesswomen A w a r d during a re c og n i t i o n ceremony and breakfast Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Lost Spur Event Center and Golf Course in Eagan. This year’s winners in the fifth class of Exceptional Businesswomen are: • Karen DeVaughn, Life Wellness Center, Lakeville and Eagan; • Audrey Aronson Johnson, Johnson Companies, Lakeville; • Diane Lindo, Minnesota School of Beauty, Lakeville; • Lara Kelley, Minne-

sota School of Beauty, Lakeville; • Stacey Marmolejo, Minnesota’s School of Rock, Burnsville; • Kari Mitchell, Charity Events of Minnesota, Rosemount; • Roz Peterson, Cerron Commercial Properties, Lakeville; • Linda Radue, Burnsville Volkswagen, Burnsville; • Jennifer Smith, Innovative Office Solutions, Burnsville; and • Karen Wentworth, HOBO Inc., Lakeville. The award, which has been given by the Dakota County Tribune and Sun Thisweek since 2010, recognizes women who have distinguished themselves in Dakota County business and community efforts. “We are very excited to honor this group of women who have a wide range of business pursuits,â€? said Krista Jech, See AWARD, 11A

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YEAR IN REVIEW

Rosemount residents build, leave behind legacies Lt. Col. Mark Weber inspired legions of people by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Rosemount area residents celebrated and paid tribute to the accomplishments of lives lived to their fullest and lost in 2013. Probably no one had as profound of an impact as Minnesota Army National Guard Lt. Col. Mark Weber, 41, who died June 13 at home with his family at his side. “Mark’s wish to die at home, embraced by love, and a view of his beloved garden was granted to him,� his family wrote on his CaringBridge website. Weber touched the lives of people around the world after he was diagnosed with Stage 4 inoperable intestinal cancer in July 2010 at age 38, went on to finish his self-published book “Tell My Sons� and accepted speaking engagements seemingly whenever he was asked. In his final months even as his health declined, he returned to Iraq where he served as the military assistant to the Iraqi chief of defense in 2005, and he also addressed Army officer graduates at West Point, students at Rosemount High School and veterans and their loved ones at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in St. Paul. Weber’s diagnosis came after he underwent a standard medical exam required for his deployment as the military assistant to the incoming Afghanistan minister of the interior. It was a position that the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, Gen. David

Rosemount resident and Army National Guard Lt. Col. Mark Weber walks off the mound after he threw the first pitch at the April 28 Minnesota Twins game with his The Rev. Paul Jarvis, lead pastor at the Church of St. wife, Kristin, and sons Matthew, Noah and Joshua. (Photo by Wayne Kryduba, Min- Joseph, was back in full swing during Rosemount Lepnesota Twins) rechaun Days in July after he suffered a heart attack in April. (Photo by Rick Orndorf) Petraeus, personally se- much our story inspired lected Weber to serve. them or moved them to Surgery to remove the action,â€? Weber had said. cancer was unsuccessful. “Now I see it as my reWeber said when he re- sponsibility, and to do so ceived his diagnosis and with respect, objectivity thought he would only and humility. It’s a wonhave months to live, he derful feeling to see such started organizing his let- goodness come from such ters and journals. The re- misery, and why wouldn’t sult was “Tell My Sons,â€? it be, considering what I which was released Dec. did in the Army? My mis7, 2012, to critical and sion as a leader is to instill popular acclaim. It was purpose, motivation and picked up by Random direction. Instead of doHouse and re-released in ing that with Army per2013. Proceeds from the sonnel, equipment and book were donated to strategy, I’m doing it with Outward Bound and The my community.â€? Mission Continues. Mark and his wife, He wrote the book Kristin Weber, were honover the course of about ored by Army Gen. Marsix weeks. He said at the tin Dempsey, chairman of time that his collaborator the Joint Chiefs of Staff, The Rosemount High School marching band took its field show from the Metrodome to was dumbfounded that he in an End of Service Certhe streets of Anaheim, Calif., this week for the Tournament of Roses Parade. (Photo could do it. emony Aug. 15, 2012, at by Rick Orndorf) During his speaking the Rosemount National engagements, Weber often Guard. Iraq), Meritorious Ser- thew and twins Noah and ilies food packing event attempted to impart that Dempsey presented vice Medal (fifth award), Joshua. March 2. he was no “Supermanâ€? Mark Weber with the Le- Joint Service CommenMore than 1,400 volbut that anyone can battle gion of Merit Award, and dation Medal, Combat The band unteers streamed into cancer and accomplish Kristin Weber with the Action Badge (for direct The Rosemount area Rosemount Elementary what he has. Minnesota Superior Ci- combat with the enemy), community also rallied and Rosemount Middle “I used to hear flattery vilian Service Award. Airborne and Air Assault around the Rosemount schools to pack 285,120 when people told me how He also received the Badges, among numerous High School marching meals and collect just General Douglas MacAr- others. band, which performed in more than 3,000 pounds thur Leadership Award Weber is survived by the Tournament of Roses of food for 360 Commuin 2002, the Bronze Star his wife and sons Mat- Parade on Jan. 1 in Pasa- nities food shelves. (for combat service in dena, Calif. “We had a great day,â€? The band directors re- said the Rev. Bill Goodvealed in October 2012 win, pastor at Lighthouse the news of Rosemount’s Christian Church and coselection to be one of the leader of the event. “I feel 16 bands among 50 that great; tired but great. I am applied for the 2014 pa- very proud of the whole /ĂŚÂŁ I :A˜— /n[Ă?ĂŚÂ?Ă?žnÂŁĂ? -AĂ?Ă?Ăś S " ÂŻÂ S Ă˜aĂ&#x;Ăź -! rade. leadership team and the 2 /ĂŚÂŁÂŁÂ?ÂŁÂƒ ¨½b !A¡Â˜n Ă?¨ónb !" Since that euphoric volunteers who came out :ÂŒnĂ?ÂŒnĂ? ܨÌĂŒĂ?n AÂŁ AĂłÂ?e Ă?ĂŚÂŁÂŁnĂ? ˜¨¨Â—Â?ÂŁÂƒ Ă?¨ ÂŒÂ?Ă? A ÂŁnĂ´ -/ ¨Ă? ܨÌ Ă?Ü¡Â?[AÂ˜Â˜Ăś night at the band’s award to help.â€? ˜Â?žÂ?Ă? ܨÌĂ? nĂľnĂ?[Â?Ă“n Ă?¨ Ă´A˜—Â?ÂŁÂƒ Ă?ÂŒn e¨Âƒb 2"2 ÂŒAĂ“ Ă?ÂŒn ¡nĂ?|n[Ă? Ó̞žnĂ? nĂłnÂŁĂ? banquet, members spent Teams of 10 people |¨Ă? ܨ̽ Ă?AQ ܨÌĂ? |Ă?Â?nÂŁeĂ“ AÂŁe [¨Âžn Ă?¨ Ă?ÂŒn 2"2 /ĂŚÂŁĂ™:A˜— /n[Ă?ĂŚÂ?Ă?žnÂŁĂ? an estimated 400 hours repacked the meals, which -AĂ?Ă?Ăś AĂ? 2 /ĂŚÂŁÂŁÂ?ÂŁÂƒ ¨½ Â?ÂŁ !A¡Â˜n Ă?¨ón Ă?¨ ˜nAĂ?ÂŁ ž¨Ă?n AQ¨ÌĂ? nĂľ[Â?Ă?Â?ÂŁÂƒ fining their routine and a were provided by St. Ó̞žnĂ? Ă´A˜— AÂŁe Ă?ĂŚÂŁ nĂłnÂŁĂ?Ă“½ ÂŒAĂ? Ă´Â?Ă?ÂŒ 2"2 [¨A[ÂŒnĂ“ AÂŁe žnÂŁĂ?¨Ă?Ă“ ¨ónĂ? A ƒ˜AĂ“Ă“ ¨| Ă´Â?ÂŁnb n£–¨Ü ˜Â?ƒŒĂ? A¡¡nĂ?Â?ĂşnĂ?Ă“b [ÂŒn[— ¨ÌĂ? Ă?ÂŒn ˜AĂ?nĂ“Ă? ƒnAĂ?b AÂŁe Qn similar time dedication to Louis Park-based Impact Až¨£Âƒ Ă?ÂŒn }Ă?Ă“Ă? Ă?¨ Ă?nƒÂ?Ă“Ă?nĂ? |¨Ă? Ó̞žnĂ? nĂłnÂŁĂ?Ă“½ fundraising toward their Lives and will feed Haigoal of about $2,000 per tian refugees living in the /nƒÂ?Ă“Ă?nĂ? Ă´Â?Ă?ÂŒ 2"2 Ă?ÂŒAĂ? ÂŁÂ?ƒŒĂ? AÂŁe n£–¨Ü nĂľ[Â˜ĂŚĂ“Â?Ăłn Â?ÂŁÂŽĂ“Ă?¨Ă?n eÂ?Ă“[¨Ì£Ă?Ă“ band member. Dominican Republic. AÂŁe A [ÂŒAÂŁ[n Ă?¨ Ă´Â?ÂŁ ƒĂ?AÂŁe ¡Ă?Â?ĂşnĂ“ Ă“ĂŚ[ÂŒ AĂ“ A ÂŒnAeÂŽĂ?¨ÂŽĂ?¨n ˜¨¨Â— |Ă?¨Âž !Â?úÌ£¨b ¡AĂ?Ă?ÂŁnĂ? ¨| 2 /ĂŚÂŁÂŁÂ?ÂŁÂƒ ¨½ “When we first start There is still more work /09- ÂŒnĂ?na ôôô½Ă?ÂŁĂ?Ă?ĂŚÂŁĂ´A˜—¯ ½nĂłnÂŁĂ?QĂ?Â?Ă?n½[¨Âž½ marching in the parade, to do. One Rosemount is I know I’m going to feel raising money toward its nervous, worried about goal of $71,000 to help

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Farmington, Rosemount residents getting many new neighbors Real estate market improves in 2013 by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

According to the November 2013 market update from the St. Paul Association of Realtors, the real estate market has improved in 2013 in every measure in both Rosemount and Farmington. In Farmington, closed sales have increased by 16 percent from 2012 to 2013 and the median sales price has increased by 17.8 percent to $192,000. Rosemount’s situation is positive as well. Closed sales have improved by 11.5 percent while the median sales price has improved by 19.5 percent to $215,000. The number of days houses have been on the market has decreased by about a month in both cities. “I would say almost any real estate agent would tell you that the recovery is

faster than they expected this past year,� said Bill Droste, Rosemount mayor and Realtor with Keller Williams. “We’re seeing really good progress and positive turnaround.� The number of houses on the market has also improved by 27.5 percent in Farmington and 5.2 in Rosemount. The number of new homes on the market is not just existing homes, but also new construction. The number of new listings in the area was so low in recent years, that new construction began filling in the gaps in 2013. Droste sees many young families buying the newer homes. “When you marry, it’s time to move out of the house and start your own home,� Droste said. “They’re starting to look again.� The improvement in market values is also inspiring current homeowners to sell and look for an upgrade, and inspiring potential homeowners to invest. Many empty nest-

ers and aging boomers are also getting back into the market, according to Droste. A drop in foreclosures and rise in employment has helped. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development shows the state seasonally adjusted unemployment numbers for November at 4.6 percent. In Dakota County, from January to October, foreclosures decreased from 1,525 in 2012 to 820 in 2013. Still, it’s not nearly the same as it was during 2006 when the average home value peaked at $317,000 in the United States, but it’s good news to homeowners and real estate agents. “Traditionally, housing has been one of the primary drivers when we come out of a recession,� Droste said. “People start buying appliances and contracting out for additional work.� Email Andy Rogers at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

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can attend with or without a parent; but must be potty trained if attending alone. Cost: $49. Registration deadline: Jan. 14. • Free Open Gym on no school days at the Rosemount Community Center. Open gym for children in grades K-5 is 12:30-1:30 p.m. with a parent; open gym for grades 6-12 is 1:30-2:30 p.m. The remaining winter and spring open gym dates are Jan. 20, 24; Feb. 13, 14, 17; March 14, 27, 28. No pre-registration is needed.

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January 2, 2014 DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

by Joe Nathan SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Looking back over 2013, I think Minnesota parents, policymakers, taxpayers and educators sent each other three major, memorable messages about public schools. Column readers sent me more than 1,000 comments in 2013. Your messages helped me reach these conclusions: • We’re willing to put more money into education, especially if it appears that additional funds will have a strong positive impact. • We need to broaden the way we assess students and schools. • Many people are looking for something different than the traditional approach to public education. Let’s take them one by one. First, Gov. Mark Dayton, Minnesota legislators and many local voters were willing to spend more money on education in 2013. For example, the Legislature allocated more than $170 million to help support all-day, every-day kindergarten and fund early childhood education scholarships for students from lowincome families. Moreover, according to the Minnesota School Boards Association, local voters approved 51 of 59 operating levies, and 23 of 26 requests for buildings or other capital expenses. The 86.4 percent local levy approval rate was the high-

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est since the association began keeping track in 1980. Rosemount-Apple ValleyEagan and the Lakeville Area School District were among the communities that passed some form of referendum. Second, we need to broaden the way we assess students and schools. The Legislature responded to concerns about over-reliance on traditional, statewide, standardized tests. Led by people such as state Rep. Carlos Mariani, DFL-St. Paul; Sen. Patricia Torres-Ray, DFLMinneapolis, and Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius, the Legislature eliminated its requirement that students must pass standardized tests in reading and writing before graduating from high school. Legislators substituted a mixture of assessments. Students will be asked to take tests designed to help them understand how close they are to meeting expectations of Minnesota’s post-secondary institutions that offer one-, twoand four-year programs. Students also will be expected to develop plans for what they plan to do after high school.

The Minnesota Business Partnership and Minnesota Chamber of Commerce are very concerned about removing the requirement that students pass tests before they graduate. This change is part of why I think it’s so important, as I wrote recently, for the Minnesota Department of Education to issue an annual report on the number of graduates taking remedial courses on entering colleges and universities. The Legislature requires this be done yearly. But the last report was released in January 2011. There’s also growing discussion among educators about other things that need assessing. Paul Tough, a speaker at the annual Education Minnesota conference in October, explained that successful students develop persistence and what he calls “grit.” Some alternative and charter educators in Minnesota have been talking about how this could be measured. Third, many families are looking for something different than the traditional approach to public education. For example: • Increasing numbers of students are participating in some form of dual credit courses (for high school and college credit). Marisa Gustafson of our (Center for School Change) staff did an analysis of Minnesota Department of Education data. Over the last several years, the number of Minnesota

students taking Advanced Placement courses has increased by 44 percent, those taking International Baccalaureate courses by 70 percent, those taking College in the Schools courses by 14 percent and those taking Post Secondary Enrollment courses by 9 percent. • The number of Minnesota parents sending their children to charter public schools increased again, as it has over the past 20 years. Charter K-12 enrollment grew by more than 2,000 from the 2011-12 to the 2012-13 school year. Meanwhile, the number of K-12 students attending district public schools declined by about 4,800. Most Minnesota K-12 students still attend district public schools. But during the past decade, the number attending charters has increased about 30,000, while the number attending district public schools has declined by more than 40,000. A growing number of districts, including Farmington, Burnsville-EaganSavage, Lakeville and Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan are offering options to their families. Minnesotans seem willing to spend more money on education, but not just for more of the same. Joe Nathan, formerly a Minnesota public school teacher, administrator and PTA president, directs the Center for School Change. Reactions welcome, joe@centerforschoolchange.org. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Service dogs, Sunday sports, trapshooting highlight 2013 by Don Heinzman SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

During the past year, I wrote columns that now need to be updated. Readers may remember the plea to buy 285 of the 1,000 “Rescued Heroes” calendars photographer Paul Sansale and Lynn Sansale donated to raise $15,000 to help a veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder? We said the money would be used to match and train a Minnesota war veteran with a service dog in Florida. Well, readers came through. The 1,000 calendars were sold and a veteran has been found who qualifies for the K-9s for Warriors program, and he will be trained in 2014. This year the Sansales have produced a service dog calendar featuring the dogs and the service members they are helping. Readers can find these new calendars in stores and online at www.RescueDogArt.com. Some of you responded to a column we did on Gary Tonsager, an optician from Elk River, who has collected used

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baseball equipment and sent it to Benin, Africa, where residents there are starting American baseball. Tonsager received $500 from the Elk River Rotary Club to help fund the project, and now Benin residents are playing baseball. In a couple of columns, I was on a mission to stop traveling team sports tournament directors from scheduling games on Sunday mornings. Instead, as a reader suggested, why not save Sunday morning for family time and schedule the tournaments after noon on Sunday? This column got lots of comments, but I’m not sure tournament directors changed the Sunday scheduling. My point was that it’s hard for parents to prevent their kids from playing sports Sunday mornings, fearing there will be

backlash for their kids from the coaches. I also wrote about high school trapshooting teams, the fastest growing team sport in Minnesota. At the end of this year, the league had 3,400 participants on 114 teams. Next year, a state high school trapshooting tournament, sanctioned by the Minnesota State High School League, will be conducted, a first in the nation. Jim Sable, who organized the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League, said that since the league started, no shooter has suffered either an injury or a concussion. Last summer 2,039 high school trapshooters competed in a tournament in Alexandria. One of my favorite columns was about the five free weddings Freshwater Community Church sponsored during Valentine’s week at St. Bonifacius. Pastor John Braland performed the ceremony worth $1,500, complete with service, photographer, wedding cake, printed program and reception. The church members, learning that expense was the biggest reason for cou-

ples not getting married, approved the free weddings. As the year ends, I need to correct something I wrote about Bloomington Kennedy High School observing the memory of John F. Kennedy’s 50th anniversary of the president’s assassination. I wrote that the first high school in Bloomington was named Lincoln High School. The first high school was named Bloomington High School, and it was given the name Lincoln at the same time the second high school was named after John F. Kennedy. I failed to mention some of the illustrious political figures that graduated from Kennedy, including Robert Mattson, former state attorney general and Robert Benedict, who was elected mayor of Bloomington at the age of 23 and became one of the youngest state senators at the age of 26. Don Heinzman is a columnist for ECM Publishers and a member of the ECM Editorial Board. He is at dhein0219@aol. com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters Following logic To the editor: On social media this week, Rep. Pat Garofalo, R-Farmington, posted a simple message: “My policy for the Minnesota’s Budget Surplus. Give it back. Then adjourn. Mission accomplished.” Seems logical I guess. But if it is logical, then it is also logical that when we have a deficit, like we had in many recent years, we ask taxpayers to cover the deficit. I pointed that out to Garofalo, but he was un-

able to agree with me, saying “the (surplus) money belongs to taxpayers” and “the deficit wasn’t by a lack of tax revenue, it was caused by excessive spending.” Regardless of whether it was excessive spending, the bills were passed, the expenses encumbered, and taxpayers became responsible for covering the debts. If I were to follow Garofalo’s logic, I could only say that we have a surplus today, so we didn’t spend enough? That doesn’t seem quite right.

Finance is not always black and white, nor is there only one solution. It is time for legislators to start being more diplomatic and to think outside the party box, not fan the flames of partisanship. STEVE QUIST Farmington

Stop the over spending To the editor: There is a grant for a “greenway” bike trail system in Dakota County to connect to existing green-

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way trails in St. Paul and Hastings. The greenway plan’s cost far exceeds the grant amount for both Lebanon Hills Regional Park and Spring Lake Park Reserve. Does the majority of the public want this spending to occur, and do they have a choice? The wildlife, trees and nature that would be disturbed by this project is very sad. Dakota County claims to be “Forever Wild.” A less invasive and disruptive plan would be to build the bike trails along main roads and going into but not through some of the parks. The personal property and land acquisitions would be lessened if the trails were along main roads. The Minnesota Department of Transportation and Dakota County Parks could work together to create a better transportation system, including bike routes that are safe for people to use as transportation. Park users pay for passes or permits. With the plan to add biking and walking trails (10-12 feet wide) of paved, lighted, year round, plowed and sweeping maintenance, will there be a use pass for bikers and walkers to help pay for these new trails and upgrades? How much of the cost will truly be taxpayer funded? The trails in Lebanon Hills and Spring Lake Park Reserve are proposed to go through the center of the parks or to remote land where it is costly to build and maintain trails. It is not defined how many miles

of trails are required by the American with Disabilities Act and if these are grant requirements or if all parks are required to have paved trails. It is great to have paved trails, but how many miles can or will people with disabilities walk or bike through these parks. The cost of this project does not seem to make sense for the amount it would be used year round and it will bring even more debt. There are more important issues to address like improvement to roads and bridges, etc. PATRICIA LUETH Eagan

Lebanon Hills plan on the right path To the editor: One of the best recreational destinations in the metro area is Dakota County’s Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan. Dakota County has a proposal to make it even better. When we moved to Eagan 30 years ago, we heard about the park’s wonders from our Realtor. He also commented on the county’s commitment to sustaining this important natural resource. The county’s new Master Plan for the park proposes balanced recreational use and preservation of environmental resources. The park plan definitely promotes positive stewardship of these natural gifts. For people of all ages as well as people with dis-

abilities, the plan offers enhanced access, protection of natural space and wildlife habitat, and a year round venue for healthy outdoor activity. My family still enjoys all the park has to offer, and I look forward to visits now with my grandchildren. The public is invited over the next few weeks to get in touch with the county about the plan. Comments are requested by the county and by the Dakota County Board of Commissioners. Dakota County residents should get in touch with county leaders and resoundingly approve the new park plan. SARA GALLIGAN Eagan

‘Getting Prepared’ a must read To the editor: Thank you for allowing Joe Nathan to bring attention to the “Getting Prepared” report (Sun Thisweek, Dec. 27). This eye-popping report should be read by all who care about quality education: voters, educators, education policy makers, parents, and – yes, even students. It is a reality check that every community needs. And, as Nathan points out, the Minnesota Office of Education should not drag its heels. It should follow the law and produce it each year. MARY SHERRY Burnsville

DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE January 2, 2014

Lakeville man driving vehicle in crash that kills a passenger

Suspect charged in Apple Valley Chipotle robbery

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ing a large amount of currency in his pocket – 132 $20 bills totaling Police arrested an $2,640. A shoebox conemployee of Chipotle taining about $5,300 Mexican Grill folwas found near lowing an earlythe garage. morning robbery In a statement of the Apple Valto police, Riley ley restaurant on admitted robDec. 23. bing the restauRichard S. Rirant, but also ley, 22, of Apple claimed he had Valley, has been dumped all the charged with first- Richard S. money from the degree aggravated Riley robbery in a garrobbery in connecbage can outtion with the incident in side another restaurant which he allegedly made near Chipotle, the comoff with nearly $9,000 plaint said. He claimed from the restaurant’s the money police found safe. when they searched him According to the was from the sale of a complaint, Riley entered car and from working. the restaurant at 7638 Police recovered a BB 150th St. W. at about gun – which they de6:40 a.m. wearing a ban- scribed as “a very realdanna over his face and istic looking gun� – near pointed a BB gun re- the restaurant in the sembling a handgun at snow. another employee, sayFollowing his arrest ing “give me the money Riley was booked into before I blow your head the Dakota County Jail off.� in Hastings, where he reSuspicion initially fell mained as of press time on a relative of Riley’s Tuesday with bail set at who had been fired from $30,000. Chipotle in October, If convicted of the based on a description felony robbery charge, of the suspect’s voice he faces a maximum and features provided to sentence of 20 years police by the employee in prison and a fine of who had been robbed. $35,000. His next court But when detectives appearance is scheduled went to the Apple Val- for March 25. ley address provided by Chipotle management, Email Andrew Miller at they encountered Riley andrew.miller@ecm-inc. and searched him, find- com. by Andrew Miller

A Lakeville man was apparently drinking before he was involved in a Dec. 28 rollover crash on I-35 near County Road 2 in Elko that killed, an 18 year-old passenger and hurt another both described as friends, according to a Minnesota State Patrol report. Tyler D. Henry, 29, sustained non-life-threatening injuries after

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Farmington Community Education will offer the following classes. Call 651-460-3200 for more information. • Monday, Jan. 6: Healthy Heart Yoga (ARE). • Tuesday, Jan. 7: Baby Signs Sign, Say and Play (MVE); Healthy Heart Yoga (MVE); Zumba (MVE). • Wednesday, Jan. 8: Fitness Yoga (MVE). • Thursday, Jan. 9: Zumba (FHS). • Saturday, Jan. 11: Winter swim lessons begin (DMS pool). • Tuesday, Jan. 14: Fitness Boot Camp (FHS). • Wednesday, Jan. 15: Adult Fencing (ARE); Youth Fencing (ARE); Metal Clay Jewelry (LSHS – Lakeville). • Thursday, Jan. 16: Introduction to Pressure Canning (FHS). • Monday, Jan. 20: Babysitters Training (MVE). • Tuesday, Jan. 21: Grandmasters of Chess (MVE); LEGO Machines: Catapult & Levers (ARE); Adult, Child and Infant CPR (MVE); Infant and Child CPR (MVE). • Wednesday, Jan. 22: Silver Masters (LSHS – Lakeville). • Thursday, Jan. 23: Celebration Plates (MVE); LEGO Machines: Catapult & Levers (NTE); Grandmasters of Chess (RVE); Youth Kung Fu (DMS); Adult Kung Fu (DMS). • Saturday, Jan. 25: Farmington Community EXPO (FHS), 9 a.m. to noon, free; Sami Bracelets (Elko New Market Library). • Monday, Jan. 27: LEGO Machines: Catapult & Levers (MVE); Warm and Cozy Art Sampler (ARE and NTE); Youth Kung Fu (DMS); Computer Basics for 50+ (MVE). • Tuesday, Jan. 28: Paint and Clay (MVE); Warm and Cozy Art Sampler (RVE); Total Body Band Strengtheners (Clear Lake Ed Center – Lakeville). • Wednesday, Jan. 29: Jumpin’ Jax (RVE); LEGO Machines: Catapult & Levers (RVE); Warm and Cozy Art Sampler (MVE); Hypnosis: Weight Loss and Smok-

the 2005 Honda Civic he was driving was totalled in the 3:32 a.m. crash that killed Jordan R. Huver of Credit River Township, the report stated. Police state that alcohol was also detected in Huver’s system and both she and Henry were reported as wearing their seatbelts; air bags did not deploy, the report said. Henry was transported to Burnsville Ridges Hospital. Police said the other passenger,

Quinten D. Watkins, 26, of Lonsdale, was also injured in the crash and was taken to the Hennepin County Medical Center. The report said Watkins was also wearing a seatbelt and alcohol was detected in his system. The crash remains under investigation. Laura Adelmann is at laura.adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

Hostage-taker sentenced to five years An armed man who took his former girlfriend and another employee hostage Sept. 7 at a Burnsville gas station was sentenced to five years in prison Dec. 27. Authorities described the incident at the Holiday store at Nicollet Avenue and Highway 13 as a domestic crime. Ariel Barnett, 31, of Burnsville, pleaded guilty Dec. 18 to several felonies: two counts of second-degree assault, two counts of kidnapping and one count of being a felon possessing a firearm. “We are pleased to have brought

the defendant to justice for his violent criminal behavior in this domestic-related incident,� Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom said in a news release. “We are also grateful that no one was seriously harmed during this tense standoff.� Barnett brought a sawed-off shotgun into the store and fired into the ceiling, according to the criminal complaint. A customer ran outside. Barnett then ordered his former girlfriend and a male employee to call police because he was taking them hostage and their lives were in

danger. Police arrived and surrounded the store. Officers contacted Barnett by phone, talking him into first releasing the male employee and eventually surrendering. Barnett had been in a seven-year relationship with the woman. They had recently separated after he was jailed in Rice County for 53 days in an unrelated matter. He was sentenced in Dakota County by District Judge Richard Spicer. —John Gessner

Eagan holiday party ends with stabbing What began as a holiday celebration in Eagan this week ended with one woman stabbed and another in jail. Arouna Mahachay, 30, was charged with felony second- and third-degree assault on Dec. 24 for allegedly stabbing a female relative. According to the criminal complaint, several families gathered on Dec. 21 at an apartment on the 4500 block of Slater Road for a holiday party. An argument started between Mahachay and another woman — both of whom had been drinking.

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ing Cessation (MVE). • Thursday, Jan. 30: Paint and Clay (NTE); Warm and Cozy Art Sampler (FES); Emergency Preparedness Workshop (MVE).

Pancake breakfast The Farmington Knights of Columbus will hold a pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Jan. 5, 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. Goodwill offerings will be accepted. Proceeds will go to local charities.

it back. In an interview with police, Mahachay changed her story slightly, saying she was first arguing with her boyfriend, whom she claimed assaulted her. Mahachay said the other woman started to pull her hair so Mahachay picked up the knife and cut her face. No one at the party corroborated Mahachay’s story. If convicted, Mahachay could face up to 10 years in prison for second-degree assault and up to five years for third-degree assault. — Jessica Harper

Stolen vehicle recovered in Lakeville Lakeville police recovMonchamp told police ered a stolen vehicle and the car had been given to seized a bag of marijuana him by another man; Monin a traffic stop Dec. 21 near champ said he was aware Dodd Boulevard and 194th the man had stolen the car Street. from “a lady� when she Patrol officers stopped went to a gas station about the vehicle and arrested David J. five days prior, according to the driver and sole occu- Monchamp the criminal complaint. pant, 37-year-old David J. A search of the vehicle Monchamp of Farmington, after turned up a stolen iPod and a bag a license plate check indicated the of marijuana, the complaint said. vehicle had been reported stolen. Monchamp told police that the

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At one point, Mahachay picked up a 12-inch butcher knife and slashed the other woman across the face, the complaint said. Another partygoer called police, who arrived a short time later. When they arrived, police noticed the victim had a deep gash that appeared to be down to the bone and extended from the right side of her nose to the left side. Police found the bloody knife on a counter and arrested Mahachay. As she was being handcuffed, Mahachay told police the woman threw the knife at her and she threw

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Frozen Apple concerts return to Valleywood

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The Apple Valley Arts Foundation is offering a remedy to the winter blues with its Frozen Apple concert series. Now in its third year, the series held at the Valleywood Golf Course clubhouse will feature some familiar faces this year. The three acts booked so far are all past performers at the Frozen Apple and the nonprofit arts foundation’s summer concert series, Music in Kelley Park. The concerts open Saturday, Jan. 18 with Latin and rhythm and blues music from the David Gonzalez Band, followed Feb. 1 by jazz singer Patty Peterson and her circle of musicians, who perform collectively as Patty Peterson & Friends. Grand Marais-based acoustic artist Michael Monroe, a regular at both the Frozen Apple and Music in Kelley Park series, is set to perform March 1. Monroe, whose music is a blend of folk, jazz and reggae, is keeping busy this winter with his Log Cabin Concerts, which were recently featured on KSTP news in a segment hosted by Jason Davis of “On the Road with Jason Davis.� Admission is free to all the concerts, which run from 6-9 p.m. in the Valleywood clubhouse at 4851 McAndrews Road. Food and beverages, including a full bar, will be available for purchase at each of the performances. There also will be drawings for prizes donated by local merchants. A fourth concert in this year’s Frozen Apple series – tentatively scheduled for Feb. 15 at Eastview High School, with

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Pastor recovers The Rev. Paul Jarvis, pastor at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rosemount, discovered how much of a heart the church’s congregation had after he suffered a heart attack Friday, April 12. Jarvis was at the church when he had to be rushed to the hospital. He underwent a seven-hour emergency cardiac surgery at Fairview Southdale Hospital due to the discovery of an aortic dissection. His procedure included a coronary bypass and replacement of a valve and coronary artery. He was released from the intensive care unit on Sunday, April 21, and was back at the church in a few months. “Father Paul brought a new energy to the congregation – a new energy to all congregants’ approach to our Catholic Christian faith,� said church member Tom Gurney. “I think (his heart attack) made us all realize how lucky we are to have a pastor like Paul Jarvis in our midst. The event brought people even closer together in prayer for Father Paul and our parish.� One of the positive outcomes of the medical emergency, Jarvis said, was it instilled in him an even greater desire to pursue more ecumenical gatherings in the future. He said he received getwell messages and prayers for a speedy recovery from people from all denominations and even a “heart-warming message from a pastor whose denomination’s national leadership still considers Catholic Christians as ‘them,’� he wrote in a column that appeared in the newspaper. “You know, it’s as if I had actually died and gone to heaven. Maybe, just maybe, we needed a 30-year hiatus for the ecumenical spirit to reignite and spread throughout the region. The country.

Rick Schroeder has been fighting fires with the Rosemount Fire Department for the past 16 years. He replaced longtime fire chief Scott Aker in April. Schroeder said the transition from captain to chief has been going well. Schroeder also works in the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office as a sergeant. (Photo by Kristina Ericksen) The world.� Jarvis started his calling at St. Joseph in July 2011. He was officially installed as 15th pastor of the church in January 2012.

Fire chief Rosemount Fire Chief Scott Aker retired in April after working for 31 years for the department, the last 25 of which were as chief. Aker joined the department in 1982 and quickly rose through the ranks. Within a year or so, he was the department’s secretary, then he was elevated to lieutenant, in another couple of years he became a captain, and was elected chief by his peers in 1988. “It was quite an honor,� Aker said. “I did the best that I could.� At the time, there were 35 firefighters making about 140 calls a year. Last year, the department responded to 725 calls, and it has 39 firefighters currently. Aker was replaced by Richard Schroeder, a 15year veteran of the department whose most recent rank was captain. Schroeder is sergeant of investigations with the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office and operated a lawn care business for 15 years. “It’s just a childhood dream fulfilled,� Schroeder said.

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been new to some, the Dakota County Tribune is 129 years old, having been established by Clarence P. Carpenter in March 1884. In the weeks leading up to the change, the staff of Sun Thisweek and the Dakota County Tribune told Farmington and Rosemount readers about the changes in store. Here’s a rundown of what’s happened: • After a four-year run, the Dakota County Tribune Business Weekly was discontinued as a freesubscription newspaper. • The newspaper group attached the Dakota County Tribune name to the new FarmingtonRosemount zone. Farmington was previously paired with Lakeville, and Rosemount was coupled with Apple Valley under the Sun Thisweek banner. • As a result, the newspaper was able to offer very affordable advertising rates in the 13,300 circulation newspaper to Tribune returns Farmington and RoseReaders of this news- mount homes and busipaper noticed a new name nesses. at the top of the front page on March 14 when Email Tad Johnson at the Dakota County Tri- t a d . j o h n s o n @ e c m - i n c. bune replaced the Sun com. Thisweek name. Although it may have

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Julie Singewald, Laura Beem and Jake Cordes recite the Oath of Office in early 2013 after winning seats on the Farmington School Board in 2012. (Photo by Rick Orndorf)

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The Farmington School Board welcomed new members Jake Cordes and Laura Beem to its ranks in early 2013 after winning the election in 2012 along with incumbent Julie Singewald.

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Jon Shoberg was named National Merit Scholar semifinalist. Riverview third-grader Madelyn Price won a $1,000 prize for a gigantic cabbage. Bill Tschida was hired as the new athletic and activities director. Superintendent Jay Haugen was named to president of the Minnesota Association of School Administrators. Email Andy Rogers at North Trail Elementary andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

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Principal Steven Geis was elected to the National Elementary School Principals Association Board and also received the Lincoln Fellowship. In the summer, the School Board and City Council held a combined meeting for the first time in more than five years. The Farmington High School varsity competitive cheerleading team won the Division 1 – Medium Varsity title at the Minnesota Cheerleading Coaches Association state meet. Seventh-grade life science students collected water samples at the Vermillion River as part of a yearlong project to test the water quality.

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The decision was made in early 2013 to move from the Missota Conference to the South Suburban Conference for the 2014-15 school year. The conference determines the majority of Farmington’s athletics and activities opponents throughout the year. With the Missota Conference dissolving, Farmington was accepted into the South Suburban Conference beginning in the 2014-15 school year with neighboring Lakeville, District 196, Eagan and Burnsville districts, which are closer than former Missota schools and similar in size. Goalie scorned Early in the year, Farmington senior goalie Austin Krause, reportedly upset about playing time for himself and his classmates on the boys hockey team, purposely scored on his own net in a late season game. In the video posted on YouTube by a student, Krause can be seen scoring, removing his gloves, raising his middle finger and saluting the bench as he leaves the ice. The video drew national exposure on Deadspin, Yahoo and Sports Illustrated.

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The school district also redrew its boundaries for middle and elementary schools in 2013 for the first time in five years, citing the addition of free, all-day kindergarten as well as unbalanced attendance. Despite the expected push back from the affected neighborhoods, the district put in place a plan that would move approximately 225 students to new schools, except for incoming fifthand eighth-graders, beginning in 2014.

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Big efforts, changes south of the river Plans bring cheers and jeers in 2013 by Jessica Harper and John Gessner SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

There were many stories in 2013 that emerged whose impact was felt throughout Dakota County. Residents became impassioned over green space when Dakota County Parks officials announced plans in June to create 8.5 miles of paved trails in Lebanon Hills Regional Park, a 1,842-acre park in Eagan and Apple Valley. The county’s proposed plan, which has met strong resistance from residents, includes 24.5 miles of unpaved trails, a new paved 6.5-mile connector trail that runs east and west and a 2-mile paved loop around Holland and McDonough lakes. The plan would keep all existing unpaved trails in Lebanon Hills the same, and would add six miles of unpaved trails. In total, the park would have 46 miles of unpaved trails. Parks officials envision the

paved trails would provide fourseason recreation for bicyclists, walkers and skaters. In the latest draft, officials are considering closing the western loop around Holland and McDonough lakes in the winter to allow cross-country skiers to cross the trail. Several opposition groups claim the paved trails will harm the environment and the park’s aesthetics. Some people have voiced their support for the plan, including Margo Imdieke-Cross of the Minnesota State Council on Disabilities who said she believes the new paved trails would allow better access for people with disabilities. County officials and opposition group Save Lebanon Hills Wilderness have held a number of public meetings on the matter.

Change The year kicked off with news that Ruthe Batulis planned to leave the Dakota County Cham- Local officials, including Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire, joined Paragon Outlet Partners during a groundber of Commerce – which serves breaking ceremony Tuesday, June 4, to mark construction of Twin Cities at Eagan, the first major new Eagan, Rosemount and Farming- development within the Cedar Grove Redevelopment District in the city of Eagan. (Photo by Rick Orndorf) See DAKOTA COUNTY, 9A

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See DAKOTA COUNTY, 8A ton – to start a new chapter in her life in Wisconsin. The 62-year-old stepped down as president of the chamber in April to move to her lakefront cabin in Spooner, Wis. With her three sons grown and the chamber running smoothly, Batulis said she felt the timing was right to move to the sleepy town. Batulis came to the DCR Chamber after gaining experience at both the Bloomington and Burnsville chambers of commerce. In 2005, the then Northern Dakota County Chamber expanded to include the former Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce, after which Batulis implemented a re-branding campaign that included a name change for the organization. Batulis was succeeded by Vicki Stute. Stute previously served as president of the Angel Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps adults with cancer and their families. She began her career as a staff member at the South St. Paul/Inver Grove Heights Chamber of Commerce (renamed the River Heights Chamber of Commerce). From there, she held various leadership position including president and CEO at Twin West, Red Wing Area and the St. Paul Area chambers of commerce.

Cedar Grove Plans to redevelop Eagan’s Cedar Grove neighborhood started to come to fruition this past year with the ground breaking of an outlet mall, which spawned other proposed developments in the area. Envisioned as Eagan’s gateway, the redevelopment project spans more than a decade and saw several plans, which were either revised or stalled when the recession hit in 2007. By June the redevelopment of Cedar Grove began to progress with the construction of Paragon Outlet Mall near Highway 13 and Silver Bell Road. Once it opens in August 2014, the 400,000-square-foot retail complex will include about 100 upscale stores, such as Coach, Puma and J. Crew. Within hours of Paragon’s ground breaking, Apple Valley developer Stonebridge Communities submitted a proposal — which was approved by the Economic Development Authority — to purchase a city-owned 4.8-acre parcel in Cedar Grove to build a four-story apartment and retail complex. The City Council unanimously approved preliminary plans in September for the upscale complex — located at 3830 Sibley Memorial Highway near Cedar Grove Boulevard and Cedar

Grove Parkway. In December, Morrissey Hospitality Co., which manages the St. Paul Hotel, announced it plans to build a 123-room hotel next to the mall. The $14 million project is expected to bring in just under $1 million in annual tax revenue. The four-story upscale, limited-service hotel would be a Hilton Hotel’s and Resorts Home2Suites brand and would include a fitness center, sizeable lobby and pool.

Ted Wachter The Eagan community was forced to say goodbye to two of its longtime community leaders this past year. In April, former Eagan City Council Member Ted Wachter died at age 89. Known to many as Mr. Tree, Wachter saw value in preserving green space long before “going green� was considered cool. Wachter, who spent 41 years in public office, had a passion for preservation and creating opportunities for area youth. The Rosemount native was a proponent of preserving old trees and crafted for the city ordinances aimed at preserving old trees and planting new ones. An avid history buff, Wachter was a founding member, chair and resident storyteller of the Eagan Historical Society. He was instrumental in restor-

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Set realistic goals for weight-loss success By Roxi Rejali Contributing Writer

Weight loss and healthy eating go hand-in-hand. While it’s easy to make resolutions, it’s harder to keep them, said registered dietitian Rachael Halvorson.

“Where I think people get into trouble is that they set unrealistic expectations of themselves: ‘For year 2014, I want to lose 100 pounds.’ To be quite honest, it happens on the Biggest Loser (TV show), but it doesn’t happen in a year for the av-

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Tiger wrestlers responding to challenge Farmington 7th, Irish 10th at Rumble on Red tournament by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Farmington has been trying for several years to raise its game in Minnesota high school wrestling. That helps explain the Tigers’ presence in highpowered events such as the Minnesota Christmas Tournament and last weekend’s Rumble on the Red in Fargo, N.D., where Farmington finished seventh in a 69-team field. The week before, the Tigers wrestled in the Minnesota Christmas Tourna-

ment in Rochester for the first time.”We’d been asking for several years if we could get in, and they finally had a spot for us this year,” Tigers coach Chad Olson said. “That’s a tournament where you can have several state champions in the same weight class.” Farmington finished 15th of 33 teams in the Minnesota Christmas Tournament. But the Tigers’ seventhplace finish in Fargo was a watershed moment. They had not finished higher than 27th in three previous trips to the Rumble on the Red. As recently as 2010, Farmington finished 55th of 56 teams at the Rumble on the Red.

“To compete in a tournament of this size and competition and to be in the top seven is amazing,” Olson said. “I received a lot of compliments from other coaches about how much our wrestlers have improved.” The Tigers’ Jamin LeDuc was second at 113 pounds in Fargo, losing 4-3 to Tanner Cole of Owatonna in the championship match. LeDuc, 14-2, defeated Cole in the semifinals of the Minnesota Christmas Tournament, where LeDuc also had a runner-up finish. Farmington’s Joe Hoeve won six of his seven matches at 182 to place third. His last three victories in the tournament

were against wrestlers ranked first, second and fourth in their states. His loss was in the quarterfinals to eventual champion Bobby Steveson of Apple Valley, a junior who already has verbally committed to the University of Minnesota. Taylor Venz went 5-2 and finished fourth at 120. Matt Rustad was sixth at 132 and was 4-3 in the tournament. Eight-time defending state Class 3A champion Apple Valley won the tournament with 343 points, easily outdistancing runner-up West Fargo, which had 187.5. Farmington’s total of 115.5 was 46.5 more than it scored in its previous best Rumble

on the Red finish. LeDuc was the Tigers’ highest individual finisher at the Minnesota Christmas Tournament on Dec. 21-22. Rustad was fifth at 132 and Venz took sixth at 126 Many of the Tigers’ wrestlers have been in 15 or 16 matches over the last three weekends and were ready for a break, Olson said. Farmington at least won’t have to travel to its next tournament because it will be at home at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4. Lakeville North, Bloomington Kennedy, Chatfield, Northfield, Paynesville, Lake City and Milaca are the other teams scheduled to compete.

Holiday roundup: games were everywhere Local teams kept busy during break from classes by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Local sports teams got back to business as usual this week as school and normal practice schedules resume. During the holiday break, a number of them took part in tournaments. Here are a few highlights:

Rosemount The Irish boys basketball team improved to 8-2 with a 72-62 victory over Cretin-Derham Hall at the Catholic Spirit Tournament. Four players scored in double figures for the Irish, led by Logan Halvorson with 16 points. Kyle Kaupa had 13 points, Tyler Hartigan had 12 and Matt Stephenson scored 11. Rosemount went 2-0 in the Catholic Spirit tourney, including an 81-63 victory over Holy Angels in the first round. The boys hockey team, which lost its first six games and seven of its first eight, won three in a row at the Duluth Denfeld tournament. Jake Simonet, Ryan Foley and Lukas Gillett scored in the first 9:04 of the Irish’s 3-2 victory over Cloquet-Esko-Carlton in the final round. Rosemount’s girls hockey team started the season with 13 consecutive losses but broke the streak in the first round of Louie Schmitz Invitational in Farmington, beating Rochester Mayo 4-1.

Apple Valley The boys basketball team improved to 9-1 by drubbing two opponents at the Granite City Classic in St. Cloud. Tyus Jones had 34 points in a 11281 victory over Roseville, with Brock Bertram scoring 14 and Trey Pipkins and Robert Tobroxen scoring 12 each. Gary Trent Jr. had 10 points. The wrestling team easily won the Rumble on the Red tournament last weekend in Fargo, N.D. The Eagles scored 343 points, with West Fargo second with 187.5. Maolu Woiwor (132 pounds), Dayton Racer (152), Mark Hall (170), Bobby Steveson (182), Gable Steveson (195) and Paul Cheney (220) won their weight classes. Hall pinned five of his six opponents.

The Irish finished 10th at the Rumble on the Red tournament and were one of three South Suburban Conference teams to place in the top 10. Apple Valley (first) and Lakeville North (ninth) were the other SSC teams with high finishes in Fargo. Rosemount’s highest individual finisher was sophomore Adam Hedin, who was fourth at 132 and is 16-2 this season. Sophomore Reuben Cephas placed eighth at 106. Next up for the Irish is a dual meet at Shakopee at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3. Email Mike Shaughnessy at mike.shaughnessy@ecminc.com.

Notebook: North, AV in Timberwolves Shootout by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Farmington The Tigers boys hockey team improved to 8-3-1 after winning all three of its games in the Simley holiday tournament. Farmington’s closest game was in the first round against the host school. Third-period goals by Erik Holmstrom, Justin Novak and Tanner Grubb sent Farmington to a 6-3 victory over Simley. Farmington won two of its three games in the Louis Schmitz Invitational at Schmitz-Maki Arena. Farmington (4-9-1 overall) beat Litchfield/Dassel-Cokato 4-3 in the first round, lost to Rochester Century 2-0 in the quarterfinals, then beat Rosemount 4-3 for third place. Ellie Moser scored the game-winner with 29 seconds left against Rosemount. It was her second goal of the game.

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Farmington’s Dani Wright takes a shot as Rosemount’s Alex Sirek defends during a game at the Louis Schmitz Holiday Classic at Schmitz-Maki Arena. Farmington won 4-3 to finish third in the tournament. (Photo by Rick Orndorf)

Burnsville Lindsey Coleman scored two goals as the girls hockey team defeated Proctor/Hermantown 4-0 in its holiday tournament. That brought Coleman to 21 goals and 37 points for the season, and the Blaze improved to 9-5-1. The boys basketball team won both of its games at the Hastings Invitational to even its overall record at 6-6. Ben Nienow had 17 points and Zach Smith 12 in the Blaze’s 57-55 victory over Simley in the second round. In the first round Burnsville earned a 7771 victory over Farmington, a team that had cracked the state Class 4A rankings at No. 10.

Eagan The boys hockey team won the South St. Paul Premier tournament for the fifth consecutive year, beating Hermantown 4-1 in the championship game. Tommy Muck, Jack Jenson and Tony Juricko scored third-period goals against Hermantown, which is ranked second in Class A. Goalie Andrew Lindgren played all three of Eagan’s games in the tournament and stopped 61 of 64 shots. Eagan won two of its three games at Eden Prairie’s holiday girls hockey tournament. After losing to Eden Prairie 5-1 in the first round, the Wildcats beat Roseau 5-3 and Cretin-Derham Hall 4-3 in overtime. Brooke Madsen scored the game-winner against Cretin-Derham and Taylor Ramthun had two goals in regulation time as the Wildcats moved above .500 for the first time this season at 8-7-1.

Eastview The wrestling team finished second in Division 1 at the Bi-State Classic held Dec. 27-28 in La Crosse, Wis. It’s the team’s best finish in the eight years it has attended the tournament. Seven Lightning wrestlers earned places, including Jacob Rukavina (third at 160 pounds) and George Farmah (fourth at 132). Eastview swept three games in the Coon Rapids girls hockey tournament to improve to

Rosemount’s Kate Sullivan (23) tries to elude Michaela Tonsager of Farmington. (Photo by Rick Orndorf) 10-6-1 overall. Natalie Snodgrass scored twice and Ellie Cardinal, Kellie McGahn and Erika Geary had one goal each in the Lightning’s 5-2 victory over Totino-Grace in the final round. The girls basketball team had close games in the final two rounds of the St. Olaf Holiday Classic but won both to improve to 9-0. The Lightning, ranked first in Class 4A, routed Providence Academy 56-11 in the first round before defeating Park Center 65-61 and Holy Family Catholic 6660.

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Bloomington Jefferson 5-1 in its final game. Tristen Hazlett had a goal and two assists in the Bloomington Jefferson game. Lakeville North finished ninth of 69 teams in the Rumble on the Red wrestling tournament in Fargo, N.D. Tristyn Hanson placed third at 195 to improve to 16-2 this season. Lucas Westrich was fourth at 160.

Lakeville South The girls basketball team won two of three games at Roseville’s holiday tournament, including a 71-41 victory over Burnsville in the final round. Maddie Wolkow had 13 points, Katie Quandt 12, Grayson Schroeder 11 and M’Caela Sellers 10 as the Cougars (6-3) beat Spring Lake Park 68-34 in the second round. Haley Ravndalen scored with one second remaining in the second period of the girls hockey team’s 1-0 victory over Edina in the final round of Edina’s holiday tourney. The Cougars went 2-1 in the event and placed fifth. South, 10-5 overall, lost to Stillwater 4-3 in overtime in the first round. A 4-2 victory over Grand Rapids/Greenway in the second round ended a four-game losing streak.

J.P. Macura scored 33 points and Connor Flack had 22 as the boys basketball team defeated Shakopee 84-81 in the championship game of its holiday tournament. Alex Reiland had 15 points and Drew Stewart 14 for the Panthers, who rallied from a sixpoint halftime deficit. Lakeville North improved to 7-1 overall. Lakeville North went 2-01 at the Sports Authority Holiday Hockey Classic in St. Louis Park and placed third. The Panthers, 8-3-1, routed third-ranked Eden Prairie 7-0 in the first round, then tied fourth-ranked Blaine 3-3 in the semifinals. Blaine won a shootout to advance to the championship game (shootout Email Mike Shaughnessy at results do not count against a mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc. team’s record). North beat com.

Two South Suburban Conference teams – Lakeville North and Apple Valley –will be part of the Timberwolves Shootout on Saturday at the Target Center. This year’s event features four high school boys games in advance of a Timberwolves game against Oklahoma City on Saturday night. Lakeville North plays Grand Rapids at 9:15 a.m. in a game that features two players with Division I college futures. North guard J.P. Macura, who has signed with Xavier, leads the state in scoring with a 37.4-point average. Connor Flack (13.6) and Alex Reiland (11.4) also average in double figures for the Panthers, who are 7-1 overall. Grand Rapids junior Alex Illikainen, a 6-foot-9 forward, averages 26 points and 16 rebounds for the Thunderhawks, who are 8-2. The University of Minnesota offered Illikainen a scholarship when he was a high school freshman, and he has since received offers from a number of other schools, including Indiana and Nebraska. It will be a difficult back-to-back for Lakeville North, which plays at Eagan in a South Suburban Conference game Friday night before having to get up early Saturday for the trip downtown. Reigning Minnesota Class 4A champion Apple Valley takes on Blue Valley Northwest of Overland Park, Kan., in the final game of the Timberwolves Shootout at 2:30 p.m. Blue Valley Northwest was 25-0 in 2012-13 and won the Kansas Class 6A championship. One of Blue Valley Northwest’s victories last year was 57-52 over De La Salle in the Timberwolves Shootout. Apple Valley is 9-1 after winning two games at the Granite City Classic last week. Four Apple Valley players – Tyus Jones (28.2 points), Brock Bertram (11.3), Dennis Austin (10.9) and Gary Trent Jr. (10.1) – have scoring averages in double figures. Bertram, the Eagles’ 6-11 sophomore center, also averages nine rebounds a game. This is Apple Valley’s fourth consecutive appearance in the Timberwolves Shootout. Last year the Eagles defeated Robbinsdale Cooper 80-70. Apple Valley will play Eastview at home in a South Suburban game at 6 p.m. Friday before playing at the Target Center. The other high school games at the Timberwolves Shootout are CretinDerham Hall vs. Bettendorf, Iowa, at 11 a.m. and De La Salle vs. St. Rita of Illinois at 12:45 p.m. Tickets for the high school games are $15 at the Target Center box office. Those buying tickets for the Timberwolves game will receive free admission to the Timberwolves Shootout.

All-State Academic football A number of players from Dakota County high schools received Academic All-State recognition from the Minnesota Football Coaches Association. Four players from Eastview were honored – offensive lineman Paul Strey, receiver Dar Nwaudo, defensive back J.J. Grimm and linebacker Jacob Bechstein. Farmington linebacker Nick Ruark and defensive back Kade Kearney also were named Academic All-State, as were Lakeville South running back Mark Ruhl, Lakeville North defensive end Greg Menard and Burnsville quarterback/defensive back Will Reger. Email Mike Shaughnessy mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com.

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ECM Publishers marketing manager. “We are always impressed by the number of women in Dakota County who are leaders in the business community and who are also giving back to others.� This year’s group represents manufacturing, family-run small businesses, teachers, motivators, organizers, innovators and barrier breakers. Nominations were reviewed by a panel of judges from Sun Thisweek, the Dakota County Tribune and ECM Publishers. The newspaper group is organizing the recognition program, which will include a Feb. 20 special print edition profiling the winners and an awards breakfast at Lost Spur Golf & Event Center in Eagan that starts at 8 a.m. Feb. 25 with registration at 7:30 a.m. The event, which has previously been held in Lakeville, Apple Valley and Burnsville, will include a panel conversation with the award winners and a chance to meet past and present Exceptional Businesswomen. “This is the first year we will be having a panel discussion with our winners,� Jech said. “We feel this will be a great way for attendees to learn more about what has made each of these women successful in their endeavors.� A single ticket for the event costs $25. A table of eight may be purchased for $175. Tickets can be purchased online in early January at www.SunThisweek. com/exceptional-businesswomen. Sponsorship packages are available by calling Mike Jetchick at (952) 8462019. Lost Spur and Lakeville Trophy have already signed on as Premier Sponsor and Platinum Sponsor, respectively. Past winners of the Exceptional Businesswomen award have been: Class of 2013: Sharon Hoffman Avent, Smead Manufacturing Company; Ruthe Batulis, Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce; Catherine Byers Breet, ARBEZ Inc.; Jeanne Hutter, Lakeville Convention & Visitors Bureau; Rosealee Lee, Dakota Email Tad Johnson County Technical College; Debbie Mc- tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com.

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2500 PETS

3070 Organizational Notices

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2520 Pet Services

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Buying Old Trains & Toys STEVE’S TRAIN CITY

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3500 MERCHANDISE

952-933-0200 * WANTED *

US Coins, Currency Proofs, Mint Sets, Collections, Gold & 14K Jewelry Will Travel. 30 yrs exp Cash! Dick 612-986-2566

â—† â—† WANTED â—† â—† Old Stereo / Hifi equip. Andy 651-329-0515

4500 RENTALS / REAL ESTATE

3540 Firewood

4510 Apartments/ Condos For Rent

Ideal Firewood

Rosemount, 2 BR Off St. prkg. No Pets. Available NOW. $600 952-944-6808

Dry Oak & Oak Mixed 4’x8’x16� $120; or 2 for $220 Free Delivery. 952-881-2122 763-381-1269

3580 Household/ Furnishings Ent Ctr: Oak, $100. Lighted hutch, $300. Cash only. You haul. 763-535-0159

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5000 SERVICES 5080 Child & Adult Care Lic’d Daycare Provider Fgtn.w/over 20 yrs exp. Immed. opngs for 1 yr & up. Marge 651-344-7335

5140 Carpet, Floor & Tile

Farmington, Beautiful 4 BR, 3 BA Sngl Fam. Home 612-865-7124

Escobar Hardwood Floors Carpet & Ceramic Tile We offer professional services for your wood floors! Installs/Repair Sand/Refinish Free Ests Ins’d Mbr: BBB

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5150 Chimney & Fireplace Services SWEEP - INSP. - REPAIR Full Time - Professional Ser. Certified/ Registered / Insured 29 Yrs Exp. Mike 651-699-3373

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Roy’s Sanding Service Since 1951

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5110 Building & Remodeling

CONCRETE & MASONRY

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5110 Building & Remodeling

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4550 Roommates & Rooms For Rent Lakeville: Rm Shr kit, bath, laundry, fam rm. Inclds utils & cable $470 plus dep. 952-892-6102

5140 Carpet, Floor & Tile

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5210 Drywall

5280 Handyperson

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

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5220 Electrical

Wall/Ceiling Repair/Texture

Status Contracting, Inc. Kitchens & Baths, Lower Level Remodels. Decks.

JNH Electric 612-743-7922

BondedyInsured 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

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5260 Garage Doors

5370 Painting & Decorating

5390 RooďŹ ng, Siding & Gutters

3 Interior Rooms/$250 Wallpaper Removal. Drywall Repair. Cabinet Enameling and Staining. 30 yrs exp. Steve 763-545-0506

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Tile, Carpentry, Carpet, Painting & Flooring #BC679426

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**Mike the Painter Interior/ exterior, Wallpaper, 35 yrs exp, Ins 612-964-5776

5370 Painting & Decorating

5410 Snow Removal

Ben’s Painting

$350* For The Season

Int/Ext, Drywall Repair Paint/Stain/Ceilings. We accept Visa/MC/Discvr.,

952-432-2605 DAVE’S PAINTING and WALLPAPERING Int/Ext • Free Est. • 23 Yrs. Will meet or beat any price! Lic/Ins Visa/MC 952-469-6800

5380 Plumbing

No job too small!! Quality Work @ Competitive Prices! Free Estimates.

Ray 612-281-7077

5170 Concrete/Masonry/WaterprooďŹ ng The Original

SAVE MONEY Competent Master Plumber needs work. Lic# M3869. Jason 952-891-2490

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Roof Snow Removal & Low Pressure Steaming. Insured 612-226-5819

SNOW PLOWING Dependable - Insured - Exp’d

LSC Construction Svcs, Inc Mbr: Better Business Bureau

Free Ests. 952-890-2403

A Good Job!! 15 yrs exp. Thomas Tree Service Immaculate Clean-up! Tree Removal/Trimming Lot Clearing/Stump Removal

Free Ests 952-440-6104

5170 Concrete/Masonry/WaterprooďŹ ng

Buckling Walls Foundation Repair READERS’ CHOICE Wet Basement Repair Awards Wall Resurfacing Garage/Basement Floors

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5420 Tree Care & Stump Removal

Concrete & Waterproofing, Inc.

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Roof Shoveling/Steaming Snow Removal. 15 Yrs Exp Rustic Tree & Landscape Competitive Rates, call

5390 RooďŹ ng, Siding & Gutters

QUALITY SERVICE Since 1949

Driveway Plowing and Small Parkinglots.

Commercial & Residential

5280 Handyperson A-1 Work Ray’s Handyman

612-869-1177 â—†Insured Lic CR005276 â—† Bonded 34 Yrs Exp. A+ Rating BBB

Major Credit Card Accepted

5370 Painting & Decorating

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS Repair/Replace/ Reasonable Lifetime Warranty on All Spring Changes www.expertdoor.com 651-457-7776

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5390 RooďŹ ng, Siding & Gutters

5500 EMPLOYMENT 5510 Full-time Company Drivers Farmington. Class A CDL at least 24 yrs old with 2 yrs experience. Must have current health card and able to pass drug test. Local, 5-6 days a week

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5510 Full-time

Community Habilitation Specialist Rewarding position assisting individuals with intellectual disabilities and sensory impairments in a center based setting in Bloomington. Provide supervision, job skills training, implement programs and track goals, participate in community integration activities and assist with self-care needs. Position requires the ability to lift and transfer individuals to/from wheelchairs. A valid driver’s license and compliance with MVR & Rule 11 background checks required. Ability to obtain a CDL license within 6 months of hire and drug/ alcohol testing required. Driving a Rise van or lift equipped bus is a daily function of the job. Position requires individual to lift and carry 50+ pounds on a regular basis. Position is full-time, M-F with excellent benefits. $11-$12 HR/DOQ with a generous training & benefit package. One year experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and degree preferred. Submit cover letter and resume to Jamie at JMcMahon@rise.org. www.rise.org Equal Opportunity Employer Looking for a job? Check out our Employment Section!

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Class A CDL required. 2 years experience. Drug test required. DOT and company standards must be met. Local routes & routes in 5 state area. Home daily. Salary $18 - $20/hr Full package benefits. Send resume/call/apply in person to: ENDRES SERVICES INC. 13420 Courthouse Blvd. Rosemount, MN 55068 Fax: 651-437-0394 Attn: Bill Email: bfischer@ endresprocessing.com

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5510 Full-time Head Teller Responsible for supervising the day to day operations of the teller area. Candidate must be focused on providing exceptional customer service while performing a variety of duties. Teller experience preferred. Send Resume to: Lakeview Bank 9725 163rd St W Lakeville, MN 55044

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Part-time CNA/Home Health Aides needed at The Rivers Senior Living Community in Burnsville. All shifts available. Apply in person at 11111 River Hills Drive, Burnsville. Looking for a job? Check out our Employment Section!

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PT/FT LPN/CNA

12 Hr Shifts, Nights. The Lodge in Burnsville & Elko, are assisted living specializing in end of life care. Competitive wages, benefits, meals provided if you are a compassionate, individual with a strong work ethic, please call to schedule an interview.

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January 2, 2014 DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Rosemount event harnesses the power of ‘the Force’

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Star Wars Extravaganza is Jan. 11 at Steeple Center will be an assortment of crafts and games related to the science-fiction film. There’s even a “build your own droid� activity station. There also are Star Wars-themed events in the week leading up to the Jan. 11 main event. The Robert Trail Library is hosting a Star Wars scavenger hunt Jan. 6-11, with the idea being to get kids familiar with the library and its services. Young library patrons can stop by the main desk anytime during regular hours to get started on the hunt. And on Jan. 9, Rosemount artist Craig MacIntosh, longtime illustrator of the syndicated comic strip “Sally Forth,� will be hosting a workshop on drawing Star Wars characters. The class starts at 1 p.m. at the Robert Trail Library and those interested are asked to register in advance at the library because space is limited. Admission is free for all the activities. More about the Star Wars Extravaganza is at www.rosemountarts. com.

by Andrew Miller SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Light sabers are optional, though encounters with Imperial Stormtroopers are virtually guaranteed. Ro s e m o u n t ’s Steeple Center will be taking on a science-fiction atmosphere next week with the Rosemount Area Arts Council and the Robert Trail Library teaming up to present Star Wars Extravaganza. The free family event from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, features video game and trivia contests, Lego and action figure displays, character appearances and a costume parade – all centered around the classic George Lucas film set a long time ago in a gal- something for kids the event’s organizand adults of all ages,â€? ers. “The highlight of axy far, far away. “We wanted to have said John Loch, one of the whole thing is the 501st Legion – it’s a volunteer group of fully costumed Stormtroopers.â€? Obituaries The Stormtroopers – and VaÂľ'LFNÂś 'DUUHOO 'HZDQH 8SWHJUDIW der – will beDarth marching 'HFHPEHU 'HFHP in the 1:30 p.m. cosEHU

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The latest production in the Church Basement Ladies musical comedy series is coming to the Burnsville Performing Arts Center next week. “A Mighty Fortress is Our Basement� will be presented at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, in the Burnsville venue’s main hall. Tickets are $30-$40 and can be purchased in person at the Burnsville PAC box office and through Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787. (Photo submitted)

Young actor in ‘Cinderella’

Thirteen-year-old Jillian Jacobson of Burnsville is now appearing on stage in Minneapolis in the Children’s Theatre Company production of “Cinderella,� which runs through Jan. 5. After getting involved in theater at age 6 as an actor with Lakeville-based The Play’s The Thing Productions, Jacobson has been performing regularly with a host of Twin Cities theater groups, including a featured role last October in Chameleon Theatre Circle’s “Ruthless! The Musical.� In “Cinderella,� she joins nine other student-actors in the ensemble, playing both a palace page and a mouse. (Submitted photo by Dan Norman)

theater and arts calendar To submit items for the Arts Calendar, email: darcy. odden@ecm-inc.com. Auditions “Snow White and the Seven or Eight Dwarfs� auditions for youths in grade one and above, Friday, Jan. 3, and Saturday, Jan. 4, by Giant Step Theatre. To sign up for an audition or for more information, email giantsteptheatre@gmail.com with the child’s name, grade level and preference for a Friday evening or Saturday afternoon audition time. Registration fee is $98. Information: LakevilleAreaCommunityEd.net, 952-232-2170. Books Burnsville author Richard Kuehn, 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, Burnhaven Library, 1101 County Road 42 W., Burnsville. Kuehn will sell and sign his new book, “Perfection: The Abandoned Key.� Comedy Adam Ray, featuring Nick Turner, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, and Saturday, Jan. 18, at Mystic Comedy Club in Prior Lake. Mature audiences only. Tickets: $19. Information: mysticlake.com, 952-445-9000. Exhibits Best of Bonnie Featherstone & Friends exhibit will be on display through Feb. 1 in the art gallery at Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Information: 952-895-4685, facebook.com/bonnieandfriends. Winter Art Experience, an exhibit sponsored by the Eagan Art Festival and Eagan Art House, is on display through

February at the Eagan Byerly’s, p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1299 Promenade Place. Infor- 11, at Eastview High School, mation: 651-675-5521. Apple Valley. Tickets available at the box office 30 minutes prior Music to performance or by phone at Cedar, “Human/Nature� CD 952-432-7833 by Jan. 8. release show, Saturday, Jan. 11, “Tarzan,� presented by ChilAmsterdam Bar and Hall, 6 W. dren’s Castle Theater Jan. 17Sixth St., St. Paul. Doors open 19 and Jan. 24-26, at Lakeville at 6 p.m., music at 7 p.m. Ad- Area Arts Center, 20965 Holymission: $7, $10 with pre-order oke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $10 of CD. Ticket link: ticketfly.com/ adults, $8 seniors and children event/447515. 12 and younger; www.lakevilMinnesota Opera Resi- leareaartscenter.com, 952-985dent Artists featuring Victoria 4640. Vargas, mezzo-soprano, and John Robert Lindsey, tenor, 2 Workshops/classes/other p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, Lakeville Winter art classes are open Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke for registration at the Eagan Art Ave., Lakeville. Part of the Cof- House. A class list is at http:// fee Concert Series “Straight from www.cityofeagan.com/images/ the Heart.� Tickets: $15 adults, recreation/EaganArtHouse/ $12 seniors and students; www. Fall_2013.pdf. Information: Ealakevilleareaartscenter.com, gan Parks and Recreation at 952-985-4640. 651-675-5500 or the Eagan Art “Hope is Alive� benefit House at 651-675-5521. concert for St. Jude Children’s Teen Poetry Jam/Rap BatResearch Hospital, 7 p.m. Sat- tle, 4-5 p.m. the first Tuesday of urday, Jan. 18, at the Burnsville each month at Apple Valley Teen Performing Arts Center, 12600 Center, 14255 Johnny Cake Nicollet Ave. Silent auction and Ridge Road, Apple Valley, 952activities begin at 5 p.m. Elvis 953-2385. Ages 12-18. tribute artists Steve and Tommy Adult painting open stuMarcio perform at 7 p.m. Tick- dio, 9 a.m. to noon Fridays at ets: $25 at the box office, by the Eagan Art House, 3981 phone at 800-982-2787 or at Lexington Ave. S. Fee is $5 per Ticketmaster.com. session. Information: 651-6755521. Theater Drawing & Painting (adults The Church Basement La- and teens) with Christine Tierney, dies in “A Mighty Fortress is 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, our Basement,� 2 p.m. and River Ridge Arts Building, Burns7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at the ville. Information: www.christineBurnsville Performing Arts Cen- tierney.com, 612-210-3377. ter, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Tickets: Teens Express Yourself $30 and $40 at the box office, with Paint, 5-7 p.m. Mondays by phone at 800-982-2787 or at at Brushworks School of Art in Ticketmaster.com. Burnsville, www.BrushworksS“A Christmas Carol choolofArt.com, 651-214-4732. Scrooged,� presented by HeartDrama/theater classes for beat Performing Arts Center, 1 ages 4 and up at River Ridge

Arts Building, Burnsville, 952736-3644. Show Biz Kids Theater Class for children with special needs (ASD/DCD programs), In the Company of Kids, 13710 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, 952736-3644. Broadway Kids Dance and Theater Program for all ages and abilities, In the Company of Kids, 13710 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville (Colonial Shopping Center), 952-736-3644. Join other 55-plus adults at the Eagan Art House to create beaded jewelry. The Jewelry Club meets on the third Friday of each month from 1-3 p.m. Information: 651-675-5500. Soy candle making classes held weekly in Eagan near 55 and Yankee Doodle. Call Jamie at 651-315-4849 for dates and times. $10 per person. Presented by Making Scents in Minnesota. Country line dance classes held for intermediates Mondays 1:30-4 p.m. at Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St., Farmington, $5/class. Call Marilyn 651-463-7833. Country line dance classes on Wednesdays at the Lakeville Senior Center, 20110 Holyoke Ave. Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; Intermediate, 10 a.m. to noon. $5/class. Call Marilyn 651-4637833. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn.gov, 952985-4640. Rosemount History Book Club meets 6:30-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Robert Trail Library. Information: John Loch, 952-2558545 or jjloch@charter.net.

family calendar To submit items for the Family Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. Friday, Jan. 3 Forever Wild Family Friday: Fun on the Ice, 7-8:30 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Bring your own ice skates or try out the Visitor Center’s kicksleds. All ages. Free. Registration requested at www.co.dakota.mn.us/ parks. Saturday, Jan. 4 Winter Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to noon, Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. Items for sale include locally produced food items such as honey, jams, sauces, sweet treats, artisan bakery items, strudel, root vegetables and more. Ross Sutter – Animal Folklore, 11 a.m. to noon, Schaar’s Bluff Gathering Center, Spring Lake Park Reserve, 8395 127th St. E., Hastings. Have fun dancing, singing and learning about animals. A Minnesota Legacy Program. All ages. Free. Reg-

istration requested at co.dakota.mn.us/parks.

www. mount Theatre, 15280 Carrousel Way, Rosemount. $5 suggested donation for Rosemount Family Tuesday, Jan. 7 Resource Center. Tickets availCommunity Night – A able at St. Joseph’s parish office; Lunchbox & Snowshoe of contact Patty at 651-423-4402. Healthy Habits, 5-7 p.m., Val- Sponsored by Snyder Orthodonley Natural Foods, 13750 County tics, Apple Valley. Road 11, Burnsville. Free family event that encourages healthy Ongoing habits in the new year. Includes Alpha, 6-8:15 p.m. Monfree tastings and activities. Infor- days, Jan. 13 to March 24 (no mation: valleynaturalfoods.com/ class Feb. 17), Hosanna Church, community/lunchbox-snow- 9600 163rd St. W., Lakeville. Exshoe-healthy-habits-community- plore the meaning of life through night-january-7/. the Christian faith in a relaxed and friendly environment. No Friday, Jan. 10 cost. Register online: www.ho“Beyond the Torah: What sannalc.org. Happens After Moses?â€? with guest speaker Rabbi Norman Blood drives Cohen, during 9:30-11:45 a.m. The American Red Cross Bible study at Mary, Mother of will hold the following blood the Church, 3333 Cliff Road, drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS Burnsville. Information: Julia (1-800-733-2767) or visit redTaube at jtaube@mmotc.org or crossblood.org to make an ap952-890-0045, ext. 236. pointment or for more information. Monday, Jan. 13 • Jan. 7, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., “Mary of Nazareth,â€? private Messiah Lutheran Church, showing, 6:30 p.m. at Rose- 16725 Highview Ave., Lakeville.

• Jan. 7, 2-7 p.m., American Legion, 12375 Princeton Ave., Savage. • Jan. 8, 1-7 p.m., Walgreens, 2200 Highway 13 E., Burnsville. • Jan. 9, 1-6 p.m., Hope Church, 7477 145th St., Apple Valley. • Jan. 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Paideia Academy, 7200 147th St. W., Apple Valley. • Jan. 10, 12:30-5:30 p.m., Easter Lutheran Church – By the Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. • Jan. 10, noon to 6 p.m., Culver’s, 3445 O’Leary Lane, Eagan. • Jan. 11, 10:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville. Memorial Blood Centers will hold the following blood drive. Call 888-GIVE-BLD or visit MBC. org to make an appointment or for more information. • Jan. 8, 8-11:45 a.m., US Federal Credit Union, 1400 Riverwood Drive, Burnsville.

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Thisweekend Visual review

A collection of A&E images from the pages of Sun Thisweek in 2013 Compiled by Andrew Miller

IMAGE INDEX (LEFT TO RIGHT, TOP TO BOTTOM, PHOTOS SUBMITTED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED): AFRICAN PENGUINS AT THE MINNESOTA ZOO (PHOTO COURTESY MN ZOO) | BURSNVILLE SCHOOL OF ROCK MUSICIANS (STAFF PHOTO) | APPLE VALLEY SINGER-SONGWRITER DUSTIN HATZENBUHLER APPEARING ON NBC’S “THE VOICE� | EASTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL ACTORS CUONG DUONG AND JAKE SPEIKERS IN “THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)� (STAFF PHOTO) | PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE CRASH | “THE VOICE� CONTESTANT NICHOLAS DAVID MROZINSKI AT ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL IN ROSEMOUNT (STAFF PHOTO) | JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE ARTIST PHILIP BAUER | ROSEMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND (STAFF PHOTO) | PROMO IMAGE FOR “EXPLORERS OF LIGHT� PHOTO WORKSHOP (PHOTO BY ADAM JONES) | BAGPIPE PLAYERS AT THE MINNESOTA SCOTTISH FAIR IN FARMINGTON | JESSICA LEOUNG OF THE APPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND (STAFF PHOTO) | HEAVY GAMES COMPETITOR AT THE MINNESOTA SCOTTISH FAIR IN FARMINGTON | KETZAL COATLICUE DANCER | CAST OF EXPRESSIONS COMMUNITY THEATER’S PRODUCTION OF “WAGE WARFARE� | SINGER-SONGWRITER JAMES SCHATTAUER | HISTORICAL RE-ENACTORS WITH THE WORLD WAR II EVENT IN FARMINGTON (FILE PHOTO) | PORTRAIT OF NGOC LAN TRAN BY LESLIE BOWMAN | CAST OF CHAMELEON THEATRE CIRCLE’S “COMPLETELY HOLLYWOOD (ABRIDGED)� | “MOMMY & ME WINTER DRESS UP FUN,� PHOTO BY CHRISTIE KROELLS, FIRST PLACE WINNER IN THE LIFESTYLE CATEGORY OF THE ROSEMOUNT PHOTO CONTEST | CAST MEMBERS OF “PSST!� | GUITARIST TOMMY EMMANUEL | CAST OF “OLE & LENA’S FAMILY CHRISTMAS� | TAYLOR RIENTS OF EAGAN IN “DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.� | SHANA EISENBERG AND PHIL GONZALES IN CHAMELEON THEATRE CIRCLE’S “SWEENEY TODD� | BONGO CALF AT THE MINNESOTA ZOO (PHOTO COURTESY MN ZOO)

theater and arts briefs Mystery dinner Coffee concerts theater return Jan. 12 The Rosemount Area Arts Council will host its sixth annual Mystery Dinner Theater on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. Guests are encouraged to dress in Western apparel for the presentation of “The Return of Diamond Jim,� and a costume contest will be held as part of the event. Tickets are $39, which includes dinner, and can be purchased at the arts council’s website, www.rosemountarts.com, and in person at the Steeple Center.

Minnesota Opera resident artists Victoria Vargas, mezzo-soprano, and John Robert Lindsey, tenor, will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, in the first of four concerts in the “Straight from the Heart� Coffee Concert Series at Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students. Call 952985-4640 for information.

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A winning team leaves Within a month of Allen’s retirement, Apple Valley High School bid farewell to a dynamic debate duo who, for the past two decades, have led the school’s debate and speech teams to victory. Pam and Joe Wycoff retired in June after watching their team take its most recent of many national titles. Joe retired from coaching and his role as director of arts and activities at AVHS, while Pam retired from her role as director of the school’s speech and debate programs. Pam already had a winning reputation when she took over Apple Valley’s speech and debate program 24 years ago. Previously, she directed the speech and debate program at Loyola Catholic School in Mankato for 10 years. Under her guidance, it became a Division A champion school. In 1989, Pam was recruited by Apple Valley High School to fill its speech and debate director position. She was unfamiliar with debate at the time, but decided to meet the challenge. Since then, Apple Valley has held the record for

District 196 would have faced another $20 million in adjustments in 2015-16, which is equivalent to approximately 300 teaching positions, according to district officials.

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Apple Valley High School speech and debate director Pam Wycoff, and husband and fellow speech coach, Joe Wycoff retired in June after 24 years and 15 years, Nicole Frovik respectively, at the school. During their tenure, the team has produced 81 state champions and 105 national try his hand in administrafinalists in debate and speech. (File photo) tion and was hired in 2011 The 41-year-old pre- as an administrative assismost state championships and the most state medals viously split his time be- tant. As assistant princiin the history of the Min- tween the high school and nesota State High School Valley Middle School in pal, Bolsoni oversees the school’s operations and League’s state speech tour- Apple Valley. Bolsoni began his ca- collaborates on instrucnaments. As a result, Pam was in- reer in the Rosemount-Ap- tional leadership. District 196 welcomed ducted into the Minnesota ple Valley-Eagan School State High School League District in 1996 as a so- another new administracial studies teacher at the tor in the beginning of Hall of Fame. Joe also has a history School of Environmental the 2012-13 school year with the hiring of Niof nurturing winning Studies in Apple Valley. The job was his first cole Frovik as principal teams. Prior to coaching at AVHS, he was the direc- full-time teaching position of Parkview Elementary tor of speech and debate since earning a bachelor’s School in Lakeville. The 39-year-old Apple at Chesterton High School in history from Gustavus in Chesterton, Ind., where Adolphus in St. Peter a Valley resident grew up in his team won 15 state year earlier. Prior to land- the district, and her father, championships. While ing the job at SES, Bolsoni Mike Egstad, was a social there, Joe was inducted worked as a student teach- studies teacher at Roseinto the Indiana Hall of er at Patrick Henry High mount and Apple Valley high schools. School in Minneapolis. Fame. Shortly after earning Since starting his caJoe and Pam are mema bachelor’s degree in elbers of the National Fo- reer, Bolsoni has earned a rensic League Hall of master’s in education from ementary education from the University of Minne- Augsburg College, Frovik Fame. After teaching and sota and a specialist de- began her career in 1996 as coaching in Chesterton for gree in education leader- an intern at Valley Middle 31 years, Joe took a teach- ship from Minnesota State School in Apple Valley. A year later, she was hired as ing job at Apple Valley University, Mankato. The Minneapolis resi- a teacher at Parkview. High School in 1998 and In 2012, Frovik left joined Pam as a speech dent said he was drawn coach. One year later, the to the School of Environ- Parkview to become the mental Studies, which had magnet coordinator and couple were married. Though Pam retired opened a year earlier, be- instruction assistant at from the speech and de- cause of its unique focus. Glacier Hills Elementary bate programs, she contin- The optional high school School of Arts and Sciues to direct the school’s integrates environmental ence in Eagan. Though she enjoyed her themes into all its studmentorship program. position at Glacier Hills, ies and partners with the Promotions Minnesota Zoo to provide Frovik yearned to once While bidding several real-world learning oppor- again connect with families on a more intimate long-term educators fare- tunities. As one of the school’s level. well, District 196 saw sevBecoming Parkview’s eral others move up within earliest teachers, Bolsoni takes pride in being principal enables her to do their field. In March, Assistant among those who shaped just that, Frovik said. Frovik, who has a masAdministrator Michael the school into its current ter’s degree in education Bolsoni was promoted to state. After teaching for 11 and education adminisassistant principal at the years, Bolsoni decided to tration, had considered high school.

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As District 196 begins a new year, it will continue to face a challenging budget while working to build a new facility. After enduring three years of budget cuts, district officials plan to make $4 million in adjustments to maintenance and operations costs in 2014-15. Though the district continues to endure financial woes, it will receive some relief in 2014 with state funding for all-day, everyday kindergarten programs. While planning for potential adjustments next year, District 196 will also be moving forward with plans to build a 54,076-square-foot, twostory building to house early childhood and adult education programs. The plans were met with some resistance this past year from nearby residents who expressed concerns about traffic. The district’s early childhood and adult learning programs are currently housed in two separate leased buildings on County Road 42 in Apple Valley and Rahn Road in Eagan. In preparation for their lease to expire in August 2014, district officials looked in late 2012 at the feasibility of moving the programs to a new building. Officials say the new center will better accommodate those programs and save money in the long term. The project is estimated to cost $13.5 million. Officials plan to accept construction bids in early January.

In addition to changes in school administration, District 196 saw the passage of a $30 million levy referendum in November. The 10-year levy, which gained 66 percent of votes, will help ease future budget cuts, district officials say. By generating $1,486 per pupil, the levy is a $375 per pupil increase from the previous operating levy, which brought in $20 million annually. The previous levy was set to expire in 2015. Passage of the levy referendum will prevent the district from cutting $6 million from the budget in 2014-15. These cuts would have included cuts to curricular and co-curricular programs, including the Jessica Harper is at jessica. gifted and talented pro- harper@ecm-inc.com or gram, increased co-curric- facebook.com/sunthisweek. ular fees, and the elimination of fifth-grade band.

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