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NEWS City Council sets goals The Farmington City Council spent some time recently to set its priorities for the future.

Read about their goals in this issue.

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April 4, 2013 • Volume 129 • Number 5

FHS students rally support for local food shelf Fundraising for fourth annual Games 4 Change event kicks off

by Theresa Malloy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

OPINION Dayton budget improves The ECM Editorial Board says Gov. Mark Dayton did the right thing when he dropped some tax proposals in his new budget.

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THISWEEKEND

Irish Bolts put to the test

Farmington High School students are gearing up for the annual Games 4 Change that benefits the Farmington Food Shelf.

In student assemblies this week, the Youth Development committee behind the event strummed up excitement with a video, skit and presentation about the highly anticipated event on Friday, April 19.

The message was simple: Farmington has a 3.8 percent poverty rate, and 17.1 percent of students in the district receive free and reducedpriced lunch. This event

is a way to have fun and give back to those needing food in the community, including fellow students.

Senior Darren Beenken, one of the founding Games 4 Change members, said the “competitiveness in tournaments” helps rally students for a good cause.

The annual event began four years ago when students wanted to do a homelessness awareness event in which students spend a night in boxes to raise money. What students realized was that homelessness in Farmington looked more like people struggling to pay See FOOD SHELF, 7A

The Rosemount High School First Robotics team Irish Bolts prepared their machine during the Minnesota North Star Regional qualifying matches March 28-30 at Mariucci Arena, University of Minnesota. The main event was held this week at the University of Minnesota when the team vied against other teams from throughout the region in the Ultimate Ascent, which is played by two competing alliances on a flat, 27by-54 foot field. Each alliance consists of three robots that compete to score as many discs into their goals as they can during a 2-minute, 15-second match. (Photo by Rick Orndorf)

CaringBridge founder steps down to challenge Kline Mike Obermueller again runs for DFL endorsement in 2nd District

by Jessica Harper SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

A spot in the orchestra Two talented high school musicians will be taking the stage with the Dakota Valley Symphony this month.

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SPORTS

Sona Mehring, CEO of CaringBridge, is stepping down from the Eagan nonprofit to run for Congress in the 2nd District.

“CaringBridge is stronger than ever, so I feel the timing is right,” Mehring said. “I feel I can bring an innovative approach that is needed in Washington.”

The 51-year-old Eagan resident said she is confident she can defeat Republican U.S. Rep. John Kline, who has held his seat for more than 10 years.

“Kline is part of the stagnation in Washington,” she said.

“His record is more conservative than (Michele) Bachmann.”

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Mehring said she hopes to change that by taking a collaborative approach.

“We need to bring change to the culture in Washington,” she said. “We need to strengthen the middle class through innovation.

As a business leader, that comes natural to me.”

Mehring, who supports the Affordable Care Act, said she believes her experience running CaringBridge has given her insight into balancing budgets and a understanding of the need for “progressive health care.”

“No law is perfect,” she said.

“But it covers pre-existing conditions, kids are insured until age 26 and more people are able to be insured — those are important steps.”

Mehring, who is the mother of three adult sons, founded CaringBridge 16 years ago from her Eagan home. The organization provides websites that enable friends and family to share information on their loved one’s medical condition. What began

as a side project, quickly took on a life of its own.

By 2002, Mehring decided to quit her consulting career to run CaringBridge full time as CEO. That same year, the organization was incorporated as a nonprofit.

CaringBridge Board chairwoman Janice Aune said she admires Mehring’s ability to found and run a successful organization.

“She has a unique skill set,” Aune said. “She’s built a very fine organization.”

Aune said she is sad to see Mehring leave but is confident CaringBridge can stay strong.

“I feel the organization is on See CHALLENGE, 10A

Spring sports to start soon Lingering snow is delaying start to spring season for many sports teams.

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The Rosemount High School marching band performs during the 2012 Rosemount Leprechaun Days Grand Parade. The band is raising money to help fund its trip to perform in the 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade, which is 5.5 miles long. The Leprechaun Days parade route is only a mile long. (Photo by Rick Orndorf)

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A high note Rosemount choir instructor named 2013 Teacher of the Year finalist

by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Rosemount High School choral instructor Steven Albaugh, one of 10 finalists for the 2013 Teacher of the Year, says he already has his prize.

It happened when he discovered how many times he was nominated

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“It’s really emotional,” he said on Tuesday. “It’s very touching. … The fact that my students and families did that on my behalf without me knowing See ALBAUGH, 11A

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Rosemount High School choral instructor Steve Albaugh is one of 10 finalists for the 2013 Teacher of the Year, which is bestowed by Education Minnesota. (Photo by Rick Orndorf)

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April 4, 2013 DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Public Safety Police: Rosemount woman stabs boyfriend, destroys property

Felony charge follows highway handgun incident

A Rosemount woman is facing felony charges for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend and damaging his truck.

According to the criminal complaint, Ashley Marie Leach, 27, smashed a computer monitor belonging to her boyfriend on March 16 at their home in Rosemount.

He told police he tried leaving and went to his car, when Leach approached the window making a fist. He opened the window to find Leach scratching the paint on his truck. The scratch was so deep that repair estimates were $800 to $1,000.

When he rolled down his window, Leach allegedly stabbed her boyfriend in his forearm twice, the complaint said. He got out of the truck, and she stabbed him in the left rear shoulder below the armpit. The victim suggested Leach stole the knife used to stab him, which was missing.

Leach faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison and $10,000 fine for the criminal property damage charge and up to 90 days and $1,000 for felony domestic assault.

—Theresa Malloy

A Farmington man is facing a felony charge after allegedly pointing a handgun at another driver on Interstate 35E. According to the criminal complaint, Bobby Neal Munn, 42, held the gun and mouthed the word “boom” at the victim while heading southbound on I-35E at Highway 13 in Mendota Heights.

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car responded to a 5:23 p.m. March 17 dispatch call from a driver who reported a man had pointed a gun at him and his wife.

Police located Munn on Interstate 35E in Eagan, where he was observed exiting on Pilot Knob Road.

When a marked Eagan police car came in sight, he turned into the parking lot of a closed Discount Tire store and exited his vehicle with his hands in the air as three squad cars pulled into the lot.

Officers found a

Police: Woman leaves Target with cart of unpaid merchandise A Rosemount woman has been charged with a felony after she allegedly tried to leave the Burnsville Target store with a cart filled with unpaid merchandise totaling more than $800.

Burnsville police were called to the store at 810 County Road 42 W. regarding the theft on March 16.

According to the criminal complaint, employees witnessed 38-year-old Christina Marie Abel placing items into a large purple storage tote and cart. After getting food from the deli, Abel rolled

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Abel admitted stealing the merchandise and signed a written acknowledgement of the theft, the complaint said. Target also provided police with surveillance video of Abel.

Abel has a prior conviction for felony theft and was sentenced in March 2011 to five years probation.

If convicted of the new theft charge, she faces a maximum of 5 years prison and a fine of $10,000.

—Theresa Malloy

.357-caliber Rossi handgun and six hollow point bullets in the vehicle.

Munn told police he was in a driving altercation with the victim and felt threatened, so he put the gun, still in its holster, on his dashboard, intending to get the other driver to “back off.”

Munn denied pulling the gun on anyone or removing it from the holster.

He did say he removed bullets from the weapon because he did not want officers to feel threatened

by a loaded gun.

Munn’s wife was in the car at the time of the incident and told police that her husband had put the gun on the dashboard, but she would not answer questions about whether her husband pointed the gun at anyone.

Munn has been charged with one count of terroristic threats, a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and $10,000 fine.

Email Theresa Malloy at theresa.malloy@ecm-inc.com.

Farmington drug search turns up marijuana and other paraphernalia A search warrant of a Farmington house on the 18000 block of Cedar Avenue turned up more than 94 grams of marijuana.

According to the criminal complaint, Dakota County Drug Task Force agents found a bottle of pink liquid labeled methadone in the top of a dresser drawer with three syringes. Miscellaneous drug paraphernalia was discovered around the living room.

Officers also found two plastic bags and a glass jar with marijuana totaling more than 94

grams.

Michael Marshall Simmons, 26, was one of several men in the room during the search, and he admitted the dresser belonged to him as well as a large sum of cash found in the dresser. Simmons faces felony charges for selling a controlled substance, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years and $20,000 fine.

Simmons was previously convicted of a controlled substance crime in October 2008.

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DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE April 4, 2013

Farmington City Council creates five-year strategic plan Goals focus on economics, financial viability, communication

by Theresa Malloy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The Farmington City Council passed a fiveyear strategic plan at its April 1 meeting and has already started working on its initiatives.

The plan outlines five main goals: ensuring Farmington’s long-term financial health, positioning the city for future economic development, reviewing the use and efficiency of city facilities, maintaining the viability of city liquor operations and continuing communications with residents and partnerships. Each goal has between five and 11 tasks associated with it.

“Now that this plan is in place, it will help guide staff,” City Administrator David McKnight said.

McKnight met with city department heads to explain the goals that will guide their own work in the next five years.

The plan is the result of four council work sessions where council members put their ideas on the table and discussed the feasibility of such goals.

McKnight said a summary of the goals and tasks will be placed on the city’s website in coming weeks. The city plans to publish a progress report monthly and present it to the council regularly.

“Hopefully it will help make the (council’s) decision process a little bit easier,” McKnight said.

Mayor Todd Larson said at the State of the City address last month that the council lacked goals in the past because financial issues left the city “treading in the water.”

The strategic plan can be found online at ci.farmington.mn.us.

Email Theresa Malloy at theresa.malloy@ecminc.com.

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Forum to focus on youth mental health Suicide prevention a component of April 15 event After a long, dark winter many individuals in Minnesota are eager for the bright sun, longer days and warmer temperatures associated with the beginning of spring.

However, for some, spring brings an increase in depression, hopelessness and suicidal risk.

That’s why the Dakota County Healthy Communities Collaborative has organized the first community forum, “When to Worry About Your Child’s Worries,” focusing on mental health needs of children and adolescents, including suicide prevention, April 15 at Crystal Lake Education Center in Lakeville.

“The long winter, colder than average temperatures and snow remaining on the ground all contribute to individuals vulnerable to depression experiencing more intense and prolong symptoms,” said collaborative member Kim Bushman, a licensed psychologist and founder of Water’s Edge Counseling & Healing Center in Burnsville. “When winter lifts and spring starts to reveal itself, people with depression become more vulnerable to suicidal actions.”

Suicide rates in the United States are the highest in the spring, and for every completed suicide, there are 8-15 attempted suicides, according to the American As-

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Ten Dakota County residents age 24 and younger had their lives end through suicide in 2012, according to Shannon Bailey, adolescent health coordinator at Dakota County Public Health Department. In 2008, Dakota County had five completed suicides in individuals age 24 or younger.

AAS identifies suicide as the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. and the third leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 15-24.

The forum is for family members and professionals who want to learn more about suicide prevention and mental health needs of children and adolescents.

The event begins at 5:45 p.m. with pizza for $1 and the opportunity for attendees to talk to mental health resources from Dakota County.

Dr. Andrea Singh from Park Nicollet Clinic will give the keynote address and there will be a panel discussion with several professionals from Da-

kota County.

Collaborative members encourage professionals, parents, grandparents and friends of individuals who may be experiencing depression, suicidal thoughts, excessive worry or other mental health issues to attend.

It is free to those who register in advance by calling Judy Johnson at (952) 232-2355.

The forum is the result of the collaborative’s recent half-day workshop to train professionals throughout the county on the signs of suicide risk, prevention and intervention methods, as well as how to respond to a suicide.

Each person who attended the conference was encouraged to take the information back to their place of employment and local community, in an effort to create a suicide prevention action plan.

The collaborative is a volunteer organization comprised of professionals from the schools, mental health centers, faith communities, primary care clinics, nonprofit organizations and a multitude of Dakota County organizations.

Its goal is to assist children and adolescents in need of mental health services, get connected to the resources available in Dakota County.

This is one of the major barriers to individuals getting the help they need, according to Bushman.

“They simply do not know where to go or what is available,” she said.

“Stigma about mental health is another major barrier. Although mental health illnesses are biologically based illnesses, there still remain many misconceptions and negative images about these illnesses.”

Through sponsorship of several professional and general public events, Bushman said the collaborative is breaking barriers by connecting resources and providing education about mental illness.

In October, the collaborative will be sponsoring the third Mental Health Summit.

Last year over 350 Dakota County professionals from schools, county programs, nonprofit organizations, mental health centers, the faith community, law enforcement and the medical community gathered to learn and connect.

Bushman said the Mental Health Summit has been an amazing opportunity for the professionals of Dakota County to gather, share ideas and learn how they can work together to further the health of all residences of Dakota County.

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April 4, 2013 DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Opinion Governor’s new budget improved, but still needs changes Gov. Mark Dayton’s revised budget is much improved over his initial budget of January 2013.

He dumped the “business-to-business” sales tax that generated a snowstorm of opposition from Edina to Elk River, from Caledonia to Little Falls, and all parts in between. Business-to-business sales taxes hurt a company’s bottom line because in most cases, the extra expense needs to be swallowed and cannot be passed on to the purchaser. The uproar was well deserved. A business-to-business sales tax is not good for Minnesota’s business community. The idea must not be revived.

The proposed property tax rebate to each homeowner has also been dropped.

While it’s hard to complain about a check for $500 with your name on it, this too was not a good idea. Rebates are not based on need and on tax burden. Many of us have legitimate complaints that our property taxes have risen dramatically and are just too high for our modest homes and small businesses. Property tax reform should be on the table but the rebate is not sustainable and therefore not a real solution.

The governor has proposed a tax increase on the state’s top 2 percent of wage earners, raising about $1.1 billion.

Even if he didn’t intend to, Dayton has quieted his critics by dropping the onerous sales tax. Now arguing against the fourth tier tax makes critics appear unwilling to compromise. He might get his additional taxes anyway, losing the battle but winning the war.

Senate and House Democrats have

ECM Editorial also introduced their budget plans. They are similar to Dayton’s version, but they have proposed additional spending and added taxes. The Senate DFL plan includes property tax relief of $400 million, full funding for all-day kindergarten, but no specific tax increases. Some support Dayton’s added tax on the state’s top 2 percent of wage earners. Others have hinted at revisiting the sales tax extensions.

In the House, DFLers have suggested adding a temporary income tax surcharge to the top level, creating a fifth tier on top of the governor’s fourth tier tax increase. They would use the extra money to pay back the school districts, and fund all-day kindergarten, among others.

While we support spending $170 million to fund all-day kindergarten for all children, we urge our state leaders to go slowly on any tax increase or additional spending.

The governor and the DFLers in control of the State House and Senate need to listen to Republicans when they sound alarms over tax increases. Our economy is growing. The unemployment rate is going down. More workers mean more income tax paid into the state’s coffers.

That means more money is coming in without tax hikes.

Legislative leaders need to make every effort to keep any tax increase to a minimum. We’d encourage them to con-

tinue to put plugs into tax loopholes that give unfair advantage to certain sectors, which might raise a few extra dollars. It is likely that some tax increases will be necessary to cover extra funding for education programs. However, any tax increase should be approved after other options are exhausted and then, only to the extent that is absolutely necessary.

When it comes to the overall budget picture, a few matters bubble to the top in any discussion. These should be on the Legislature’s 2013 To Do list: • Education funding for preschool and all-day kindergarten is a priority. Funding needs to be fair to all school districts and equitable to all students.

• The State Capitol building needs dollars for essential structure repair and internal improvements. The Capitol is a state treasure and needs to be preserved for generations of Minnesotans yet to come. This one bonding project must pass this year. Cass Gilbert’s masterpiece, built in 1905, is crumbling. Some $110 million is needed this year to protect and restore the building.

• The Mayo Clinic’s offer to spend $3 billion to make Rochester a world-class destination needs to be accepted, after proper oversight and accountability has been established. We have an unprecedented opportunity to ensure our state has the finest in medical care. While extensive details need to be worked out, we need to make it very clear to Mayo that we are its home base and we intend to work closely with it for the next century or two.

• Money the state owes the school dis-

tricts in the “shift” needs to be paid back as soon as possible, either under the current payback plan or an accelerated one.

• The proposed quarter cent sales tax for metro transit projects has merit.

While it deserves a thorough debate, in the long run, this is probably in the region’s best interest.

As these and many other topics are debated, we ask our legislative leaders to listen to each other, not just talk at each other or worse yet, ignore each other. We ask they drop every political cliché about conservatives or liberals, Democrats or Republicans. We’d rather each elected official ask, “What’s best for my constituents?” and “What’s best for Minnesota?”

10 times over before asking only “What is best for my political party?”

We are buoyed that the economy is recovering. We see the jobless rate dropping well below the national rate. We see houses being built down the street.

We see Wall Street reaching new highs.

On the whole, the state economy is very healthy.

Still, we need to temper our exuberance. Let’s keep our state spending in line and any tax increases to a minimum.

Let’s carefully prioritize our needs versus our wants.

Minnesota has a bright future. May intelligence and compassion take the lead in this legislative session.

This editorial is a product of the ECM Editorial Board. Sun Thisweek and the Dakota County Tribune are part of ECM.

No one goes to more high school games than ECM

by Larry Werner SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Like many, if not most, parents of young athletes, I spent much – probably too much – of my parenting time following my children’s exploits on the athletic fields. My two oldest were soccer players whose games I rarely missed and whose accomplishments engendered an abundance of fatherly pride.

My daughter lost interest in sports during her senior year at Edina High School, but my son remained serious about soccer, hoping he’d get to play in college, which he did. During college visits his senior year, we carried copies of a feature story about Eric written 20 years ago by John Sherman, sports editor of the Edina Sun Current.

John is still writing stories that are being pasted into the scrapbooks of young athletes in the west metro. He is one of about two dozen sports editors at the four dozen newspapers published by ECM, my employer and the state’s largest company of weekly newspapers and community websites.

Since ECM acquired the Sun papers in December of 2011, our company has claimed the distinction of sending more employees to prep sports events than

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Larry Werner anyone except, perhaps, whoever delivers popcorn to Minnesota high schools.

And, many of our sports editors have, like John Sherman, been writing about prep sports for more than 20 years.

We have a few rookies, such as Patrick Slack, who covers five schools in the Little Falls area for our Morrison County Record, and Kat Ladwig, who joined the Forest Lake Times less than a year ago. But at most of our papers, those who cover the teams have seen coaches and athletic directors come and go, and they’re still telling the stories of local heroes in the suburbs and small towns we serve.

Who does the sports writing has remained the same in most of our cities, but how we do it has changed and probably will continue to change. Sherman, Mike Shaughnessy and Andy Rogers in Dakota County, Bruce Strand in Elk River and many other ECM-Sun sports

journalists used to be able to cover games and interview coaches and players for stories that appeared only in the weekly paper. But the Internet’s arrival meant they had to become daily reporters who now post game stories as soon as they have results.

The Internet and the explosion of websites devoted to sports have led to discussion in our company about whether we should change the nature of our coverage in newspapers. Many of our local papers devote most of their space to feature stories rather than extensive coverage of games, while other ECM papers continue to provide the stories of games that might have happened a week before.

In this age of instant information delivered by smart phones, should we assume those who care about high-school sports know who won or lost long before the paper is delivered?

If so, should we be using our precious “news hole” for profiles of players and coaches, stories about interesting and important sports trends such as the current discussion of checking in hockey and reports on key upcoming matchups between schools?

And, more fundamentally, how important is the coverage of prep sports to our readers?

When I was managing ECM’s Sun Thisweek and the Dakota County Tribune, we conducted focus groups to hear what regular readers wanted in their newspapers. Rob Daves, a consultant who has been conducting reader research for as long as Sherman has been covering sports, asked our focus-group participants to rank the subjects we cover – government, the arts, crime, schools and sports.

Sports was ranked last by two groups of readers that, as it turned out, contained few parents of high school athletes. Does that mean the only people who want sports coverage are those whose kids play? I must admit that I stopped attending Edina soccer matches when Eric graduated, even though I still love the sport.

We’ll be getting our sports editors together in June to discuss how we cover what happens in the local gyms, in pools, on tracks and on fields. I’d be interested in hearing from readers about sports coverage in our papers and websites.

Larry Werner is director of news for ECM Publishers. His email is larry.werner@ ecm-inc.com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters The best investment

they reap the benefits for the rest of their lives. And so does our state.

This is why people from all over Minnesota support investment in quality early education. So that all children – regardless of family income or geographic location – have access to quality early learning programs that put them, and our state, on the best path to lifelong success.

As a state, we must provide the necessary resources to help families to choose quality early learning opportunities that pre-

pare their children for lifelong success in school and in life. This will require a significant investment by the state. However, contrasted against the huge cost to all of us when kids aren’t prepared, it’s clear that ensuring every child has the opportunity to attend a quality early learning program is by far the best investment our state can make this year.

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To the editor: One of the crying needs of a state that works is food. In 2011 according to RESULTS, a citizens group working on hunger, nearly 1 in 5 children in the suburban Twin Cities, thousands of our own, were at risk of going to bed hungry every night.

As a teacher, I’m interestJODY DYE ed in the fact that studies Burnsville show children who are regDirector of New Horizon ularly hungry suffer from Academy in Burnsville weakened immune systems, slowed and abnormal growth, and anemia.

Decades ago, our country made ending hunger a Sun Thisweek welcomes letters to the editor. Submitted letters must be no more priority, especially childthan 350 words. All letters must have the author’s phone number and address hood hunger, by creating the Food Stamp Program, for verification purposes. Anonymous letters will not be accepted. Letters reflect now called the Supplethe opinion of the author only. Sun Thisweek reserves the right to edit all letters. mental Nutrition AssisSubmission of a letter does not guarantee publication. tance Program or SNAP. Since then, SNAP has been critical in helping Dakota County low-income families put food on the table and in reducing poverty. The U.S. A division of ECM Publishers, Inc. Census Bureau reports Theresa Malloy | FARMINGTON NEWS | 952-846-2056 | theresa.malloy@ecm-inc.com that SNAP lifted thouTad Johnson | ROSEMOUNT NEWS | 952-846-2033 | tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com sands of Twin City suburAndy Rogers | SPORTS | 952-846-2027 | andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com banites out of poverty in Mike Jetchick | AD SALES | 952-846-2019 | mike.jetchick@ecm-inc.com 2011, nearly half of them Keith Anderson | DIRECTOR OF NEWS | 952-392-6847 | keith.anderson@ecm-inc.com children. I’m frustrated that some politicians in MANAGING EDITORS | Tad Johnson | John Gessner Washington, D.C., want to abandon our commitPHOTO EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick Orndorf PUBLISHER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julian Andersen ment to ending hunger SPORTS EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . .Andy Rogers PRESIDENT . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marge Winkelman in America by drastically SPORTS EDITOR . . . . . . . . Mike Shaughnessy FARMINGTON EDITOR . . . . . . . . .Theresa Malloy cutting or restructuring THISWEEKEND . . . . . . . . . . . . .Andrew Miller SALES MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Jetchick SNAP. This would result in thousands of local fam15322 GALAXIE AVE., SUITE 219, APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124 ilies losing access to these 952-894-1111 FAX: 952-846-2010 vital benefits.

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To the editor: Unfortunately, Minnesota faces myriad education challenges, none of which are easy or inexpensive to solve. But the good news is we know what works: quality pre-kindergarten early learning opportunities.

Access to quality programs before the age of 5 is proven to improve school readiness outcomes for all kids. When kids enter school ready to succeed,

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and Michele Bachman and Sens. Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar know that hard-working Minnesotans don’t want children and families going hungry. Urge them to talk to House and Senate leaders and Agriculture Committee members, telling them to protect SNAP from any budget cuts. We must protect and strengthen SNAP and work harder to end hunger in Minnesota.

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Kline and health care

Kline suggests the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, will penalize everyone by raising premiums, forcing people to drop coverage, and increase taxes on health care companies that produce medical devices. Yes, there will be some need to provide revenue to pay for the expansion of the health care system to all Americans, but it will be done in a reasonable manner.

The Obamacare system is a hybrid of Democratic and Republican ideas.

Democrats want some government involvement to help control costs and ensure that coverage is provided to all citizens.

Republicans want health care delivered only by the private sector and want markets and local control to dominate the system.

Does Kline oppose it simply because it is being offered by Democrats?

Isn’t Obamacare similar to the health care system promoted by Mitt Romney in Massachusetts? Remember, Romney was for it before he was against it.

So, let’s put Kline’s criticisms in perspective.

He has no real interest in making health care available to all Americans.

When it comes to Kline and health care, he will say and do everything to ensure his political and personal health even if it makes lots of others sick.

To the editor: The recent guest column by U.S. Rep. John Kline is typical of the Republican response to any effort to actually address the health care problem in America. With almost 50 million people without access to affordable health care coverage, Kline and his party consistently toe the party line: leave the issue solely to the private sector and let them use the “market” to address the problem.

Health care companies exist to make money through health services.

They have no obligation to insure everyone; just those who can afford to pay premiums.

This has never applied to Kline. As a member of the military and now a member of Congress, he has us taxpayers paying RUTH CARLSON Eagan the premium.

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Gov. Mark Dayton, center, next to a symbolic blue lantern being held aloft in the crowd, poses with autism awareness advocates at the State Capitol. (Photo by T.W. Budig)

Letting their light shine Autism awareness highlighted with insurance legislation

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Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton not only accepted the autism awareness blue lantern Tuesday, April 2, but waved it.

Kammy Kramer, an Eagan mother with two autistic children, was delighted. “It was absolutely beyond imagination, wonderful,� Kramer said of Dayton backing legislation mandating private insurance coverage for children with autism spectrum disorders.

Dayton’s support came on blue-themed World Autism Day, April 2, and at the start of autism awareness month.

According to the administration, one in 110 children in the United States is diagnosed with autism. Dayton has an autistic nephew and knows how the diagnosis affected his sister, he said. “I don’t think anyone knows before their chil-

dren are born what medical treatment they’ll need,� he said of health insurance coverage.

In her emotional comments at a Capitol press conference, Kramer, an autism awareness activist, recalled leaving the doctor’s office a decade ago having learned her young son Elliott was autistic. “I will never forget that day,� she said. Kramer’s youngest child, daughter Ada, is also autistic.

Although expressing thanks for an early diagnosis and a chance for intensive therapy for her two autistic children, Kramer spoke, too, of difficulties.

For a time, her family lost insurance coverage, she said. She spoke of strained marriage relationships, effects on siblings and the life-alternating changes autism brings to families.

In addition to backing the insurance mandate legislation, carried in the Senate by Sen. Chris Eaton, DFL-Brooklyn Cen-

ter, Dayton also urged federal officials in a letter to include coverage for intensive services for children with autism in the essential health benefit category under the Affordable Care Act, including standards relating to health insurance exchanges.

The benefit set should include speech and language therapy, physical and occupational therapy, and other benefits. Advocates maintain requiring private insurers to cover children with autism spectrum disorders only means extending coverage to about 600 children in Minnesota at this time.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota did not immediately respond for comment.

Dayton, in his proposed state budget, establishes an intensive early treatment program in Medicaid for autistic children.

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Area News Lakeville police plan change in tactics

District 192 gets $50,000 Wilderness first Response to threats in large buildings will be multi-layered for Angus property easement aid class

by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Lakeville police have a new, aggressive and rapid response plan to address active incidents of violence, including shootings, at public venues like businesses, schools, churches and City Hall.

Instead of waiting for officers to arrive, forming a perimeter and working to negotiate with a suspect, Lakeville police and firstresponders will enter and seek the threat, Lakeville police Sgt. Jason Polinski told City Council members April 1.

Police will no longer clear an entire building before fire and medical personnel enter to begin treating and evacuating victims, but will create a safety corridor to quickly treat and evacuate viable victims.

Chief Tom Vonhof said lethal violence over the last several years, and particularly response issues at the 1999 Columbine school shooting, sparked the department’s decision to change response procedures.

At Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo., two teenagers killed 13

people and themselves while police had set up a perimeter around the building.

In an interview, Vonhof said Columbine “really highlighted some of the deficiencies in models in terms of the lethality” that resulted from the incident.

Polinski told council members the new response model will save lives by allowing victims to receive treatment or be evacuated quickly and officers will focus on stopping threatening behavior while in progress.

He added that council members should alert police if they observe overly emotional or politically vested individuals who could potentially turn dangerous.

“There’s always precursors to violence,” Vonhof said.

Before killing six people during a 2008 City Council meeting in Kirkwood, Mo., Charles Lee Thorton would have heated arguments with council members, racked up numerous tickets for city code violations, picketed against city officials in busy areas and lost a lawsuit before he walked into the City Hall

meeting with a gun.

Clay Duke was an exconvict with bipolar who lost his insurance coverage for medicine.

He spray painted the wall, then complained about unfair taxes while holding a gun at a school board meeting in Panama City, Fla. Duke fired a gun at some board members from close range, missing all, before a security guard shot him and Duke dropped to the floor then he killed himself.

In an interview, Council Member Kerrin Swecker said she has trust in the police department’s new plans for addressing potentially lethal situations.

“For me, it’s all about planning ahead,” she said.

“They know what’s best, and given the recent events across the United States in the last couple of years, sometimes you have to change your strategy.”

Lakeville police are planning to hold safety training sessions on their updated methods for school and church officials later this year.

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Power line will extend across six acres on southern edge of parcel

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the district’s compensation at $37,900. CapX2020 offered the District $50,000, coming in at about $10,000 per acre.

Board Member Brian Treakle asked at the March 11 session if this property would be used for a school.

He expressed concern about student safety near a high-power utility line.

Superintendent Jay Haugen said no building is likely in this part of the property because it is a flood zone.

The easement was unanimously approved at the March 25 meeting.

Ro s e m o u n t - A p p l e Valley-Eagan Community Education will offer the Wilderness First Aid class on Saturdays, April 20 and 27, and Monday, April 22, at Black Hawk Middle School, 1540 Deerwood Drive, Eagan.

Participants will earn a certification from the American Health Institute that will be valid for three years.

Cost is $70.

Register online at www. district196.org/ce or call 952-431-8777.

District 192 pocketed $50,000 with the approval of an easement of six acres on the Angus property for a new utility line built by CapX2020.

The regional highpower utility line will go from the Dakotas through Minnesota to Wisconsin, bringing renewable energy from wind farms and helping avoid major blackouts like those experienced out East.

CapX2020 represenUniversity of Wiscontatives spoke with board sin-Stevens Point, winter members at a work session March 11. An appraisal of Email Theresa Malloy at 2012 graduate, Elizabeth the property recommended theresa.malloy@ecm-inc.com. O’Brien of Rosemount, B.S., wildlife ecology – research and management.

Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, Fla., fall 2012 dean’s list, Halee District 196 residents support district goals, Novotny of Rosemount. are invited to apply for policies and initiatives.

Shelby Erickson of membership on the DisThe BAC includes nine Rosemount, a junior trict 196 Budget Adviso- resident/parent members, at Iowa State Univerry Council. The district three district employees sity, Ames, Iowa, has is accepting applications and District Office staff. achieved academic rankthrough April 30 for one All members should gen- ing in the top 2 percent licensed staff position erally have, but are not of students in the Coland three parent/guard- required to have, some lege of Design at ISU. ian or other community expertise, understandPurdue University, resident positions. The ing and/or background West Layfayette, Ind., terms of all four posi- in financial matters and fall 2012 graduate, Timtions are three years be- budgeting (i.e., account- othy Zaske of Roseginning July 1, 2013. ing, banking, economics, mount, B.S. The purpose of the etc.).

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4 Change alumni team “It creates this nexus that competes. Already, through the school and new leaders are helping greater community,” expand the event to help Kusch said. people outside of the This year’s event has Farmington community. already drawn more inSophomore Sydney terest than past years.

Bockelmann helped in“It’s awesome to see troduce the idea of sandit grow,” senior Miranda wich making last year.

Larson, another found- The students packed 500 er, said. “It’s a big deal sandwiches that were fronow.” zen for people who came Students behind the to the food shelf. This event described it as lim- year, Bockelmann helped itless, community and launch a shoe drive that togetherness along with runs through April 19. fun, awesome, exciting Students will pack the and competitive. donated shoes for the IoGames 4 Change wa-based nonprofit Soles could be described as its 4 Souls as part of Games own hunger games. The 4 Change. The organizaall-night lock-in includes tion sends shoes around single-elimination tour- the world to places where naments benefitting there is a natural disaster people who are hungry. or to people as a microEverything becomes enterprise project so they a competition: raising can resell shoes to get out money, collecting food, of poverty, Bockelmann floor hockey, dodgeball, said. volleyball and even sandThe students will colwich-making assembly lect any type of new or lines. gently used shoes. They The team that brings will even accept a loose in the most nonperish- shoe without its match. able food wins the eluYounger students and sive prize of a midnight community members can food run from Kusch rally behind the cause to a local restaurant of through shoe donation choice. Those who win boxes at various locations the athletic tournaments around Farmington busi-

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Twenty teams of eight students, with four girls and four boys, must raise at least $20 each to participate. Teams are encouraged to raise more than the basic fee and collect food from community members.

Last year, Games 4 Change collected 2,000 pounds of food and $4,000, which 360 Communities is able to stretch to purchase about $12,000 through its partnerships.

Anika Rychner, 360 Communities lead director of services, came to thank the Youth Development students for supporting their community before the April 3 assembly.

“I am so impressed with what you are able to pull off,” Rychner said.

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She shared with the group that area food shelves run by 360 Communities have seen an overall 18 percent increase in visits last year. The Farmington Food Shelf, located at 510 Walnut St., served more than 1,300 individuals in 2012 with more than 95,000 pounds of food distributed.

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Star watch party Farmington Community Education is offering “Watch the Stars� with Mike Lynch from 8-10 p.m. Friday, April 5, at Meadowview Elementary

School, 6100 195th St., Farmington.

The evening begins with an indoor orientation followed by time outside under the heavens. WCCO Radio meteorologist Mike Lynch will identify the constellations and share some of the stories behind them. Participants will use large reflecting telescopes for close-up views of the planets Saturn, Jupiter and more. For more information or to register, go to farmingtonCE.com or call (651) 460-3200.

Farmington Community Education Farmington Community Education’s spring/summer catalog is now online at www.farmingtonCE. com.

The catalog will be mailed to District 192 residents during the week of April 6 and registration will open at 8 a.m. on April 8 for spring and summer classes.

Youth classes include Sports Camps, ACT Prep, Art, Fencing, Guitar, Video Game Design, Camp Invention, Babysitter’s Training and more.

Adult classes include Gardening, Yoga, Dog Training, Zumba, CPR, Pinterest and more.

Swim lessons at Levi Dodge Middle School are offered in four different sessions beginning June 10 and ending Aug. 8. Information on group, semi-private and adapted sessions is also online or in the catalog.

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Entrants may submit a JPEG photo of their quilt to raac.visualarts@ yahoo.com. Include the name of the quilter, their address, phone number, email address, title of quilt, quilt dimensions, and price (if available for sale).

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Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount, has planned the following programs.

Call 651-480-1200 for more information. • “Meet the Author – Jim Trevis,â€? 6:30-8 p.m.

Tuesday, April 16, at Steeple Center. Adults. • “Basic Design with Paperâ€? with Minnesota Center for the Book Arts, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 23.

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Dakota County Briefs Safe infant sleep training As part of their Sleep On It campaign, the Dakota County Attorney’s Office and Dakota County Community Services Division have developed a series of free training sessions that will remind home day care providers to follow safe sleeping practices for infants. By doing so, providers will not only save lives, but protect themselves in the process.

Sleep On It training sessions will run from 6:308:30 p.m. on the following dates: • Monday, April 29, in room L139 at Dakota County Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley.

• Thursday, May 2, in the Dakota Room at Dakota County Technical College, 1300 145th St. E., Rosemount.

• Monday, May 6, in rooms 110A and B at Dakota County Northern Service Center, 1 Mendota Road W., West St. Paul.

• Thursday, May 9, in room L139 at Dakota County Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley.

The sessions meet the SIDS training requirement for providers, and registration is not necessary to attend.

For more information, call Joan Granger-Kopesky at (952) 891-7458.

Open house set for April 16 for major I-35/35E project The Minnesota Department of Transportation will hold an open house for residents and businesses owners on the upcoming roadwork on Interstates 35 and 35E.

This session will be held from 7:30-9 a.m.

Tuesday, April 16, in the Elko New Market Library, 110 J. Roberts Way, Elko New Market.

A short presentation will begin at 7:45 a.m.

Representatives from MnDOT will be available to answer questions and provide information about the project.

Dakota County challenging businesses to recycle

Public Health Department survey responses sought The Dakota County Public Health Department is seeking help from people who live or work in Dakota County to complete a confidential online survey that asks questions about topics such as access to medical and dental services, disease in the community, the health of babies and children, and environmental issues. No personal health questions are asked.

The survey is part of the Healthy Dakota Initiative, which aims to engage community members in analyzing health-related data and developing strategies to address identified health concerns.

For more information or to take the survey, visit www.dakotacounty.us and search HDI.

Dakota County is challenging businesses to recycle and offering tips on what, how and where they can recycle. KARE 11 TV and Rethink Recycling are also hosting the Great Green Challenge through April 22 and providing weekly highlights of how businesses can reduce waste.

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Health, autism spectrum disorder is an overall term for a group of brain disorders. The term “spectrum” refers to the wide range of symptoms, skills and levels of impairment children with ASD can have, the institute notes.

ASD symptoms vary from mild to severe.

They’re pervasive and not something children outgrow.

“You’re always going to be wired a little differently,” Kramer said. “As I tell my kids, it’s a different way of thinking.”

Kramer views early treatment not only essential but effective.

“It works,” she said.

Eaton, a nurse, has worked professionally with people with autism for years.

“We just didn’t know what it was 20 years ago,”

a sound foundation,” she said. “I know our future is bright.”

In the year leading up to the election, Mehring said she plans to reach out to constituents in the district where she has lived for 30 years.

“I feel that I can relate to them more than a career politician,” Mehring said referring to Kline’s tenure.

Kammy Kramer, an Eagan mother with two autistic children, spoke at a Capitol press conference on Tuesday, April 2, marking World Autism Day. (Photo by T.W. Budig) she said.

But the nephew attends Eaton spoke of with- college and his symptoms drawal, an unwilling- are largely undetectable, ness or inability to com- Eaton said. municate and avoidance Eaton was eager to of eye-to-eye contact as carry the autism legislacommon symptoms of tion, she said. autism.

Like Dayton, Eaton Email T.W. Budig at has an autistic nephew. tim.budig@ecm-inc.com.

Second chance Before she can face Kline, Mehring must compete against Mike Obermueller for the DFL endorsement.

“I’m really excited about the chance to finish what I started,” said Obermueller, who challenged Kline in 2012.

Obermueller lost by 8.1 percent in one of the closest races against the GOP

incumbent in several years.

Mehring and Obermueller said they look forward to engaging in the endorsement process.

“I wouldn’t second guess Mike’s campaign,” Mehring said. “But people are hungry for a new approach with innovative solutions and a fresh option.”

Obermueller said he welcomes the challenge but is primarily focused on beating Kline.

Like Mehring, the 39-year-old Eagan resident blames Kline and fellow Republicans for the gridlock in Washington.

Both candidates hope to focus on rebuilding the middle class, balancing the budget, protecting the Affordable Care Act and Medicare, and finding compromise.

The one-term former state representative added that he plans to focus on

ensuring the district has “quality education.”

“I want to ensure everyone has an opportunity to achieve the American dream,” said the married father of two.

Mehring and Obermueller said they feel a Democratic challenger stands a chance to beat Kline in 2014 as the district continues to shift.

The candidates noted that President Obama won the 2nd Congressional District in 2012.

In the race against Kline, Obermueller said he hopes to take his strategy further than what was possible in 2012.

“We built a positive momentum but sometimes it takes longer for people to get to know you,” he said.

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

& Community gardens a growing trend in Dakota County

BY ROXI REJALI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Linda Brown waits all year to dig in the dirt.

When seed catalogs arrive in January, she dreams of tending her plants in the hot summer months. She grows tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, green beans, beets and herbs in her garden on city-owned land in Burnsville’s Neill Park.

“Everything tastes better when it’s fresh out of the garden,” she said.

Brown, 59, lives in a Burnsville townhouse that doesn’t allow vegetable gardens, so she grows produce in a community garden plot.

“The food, you just can’t beat it. When the cherry tomatoes start coming out and you go to water your garden, and you pop one of those hot cherry tomatoes in your mouth, because it’s hot from the sun—oh, man, it’s just heaven.”

Brown tends her plants in one of 77 garden plots in Burnsville’s Neill and Wolk parks. Gardeners pay a $40 fee per plot, the city tills and fertilizes the soil at the beginning of the growing season, typically in mid-April, said Shellie Krouse, a city employee who administers the program.

It’s up to gardeners to plant, weed and water the plants until the soil is plowed under in late October. The Neill Park site opened in 2009, followed by the Wolk Park site in 2011. Last year, the program was so popular that some applicants had to be turned away, Krouse said.

The Burnsville gardens are part of a growing trend. Last year, Dakota County had 37 community gardens, according to survey data from Gardening Matters, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit that promotes commu-

Garden To Table volunteer Red Sandgren of Eagan hauls compost to community garden plots at Woodhaven Park, Eagan in May 2011. Gardens are a project of Eagan & Lakeville Resource Centers. nity gardens. Statewide, the number of gardens have grown from about 200 in 2008 to 450 in 2012.

Most gardens are located on land owned by churches, cities, schools and nonprofit groups, said Margaret Shields, the group’s outreach coordinator.

A garden at Highland Elementary School in Apple Valley has provided students with hands-on learning. Last year, students grew 200 pounds of produce at a plot located on school property, said principal Chad Ryburn. Some produce was donated to a local food shelf; some went to the school’s cafeteria, so students could sample cherry tomatoes, green pepper strips and zucchini bread made with zucchini from the garden.

“There’s lots of benefits to showing kids about good nutrition and healthy eating,” Ryburn said. “There’s some lessons that can be learned when they’re going through the lunch line and learning where their food comes from.”

Community gardens are a vital link in the food-supply chain at

Eagan & Lakeville Resource Centers. Seventy percent of the food shelf ’s stock is fresh and perishable items like milk, eggs, meat, bread, fruits and vegetables, said Sarah Schmidt, the nonprofit group’s fresh food coordinator.

Many fruits and vegetables are supplied by the nonprofit’s Garden To Table program. Many gardeners are food-shelf clients who complete a free, six-month training program. The program operates 100 community garden plots at five sites, including three Eagan churches, Woodhaven Park in Eagan and Inver Hills Community College in Inver Grove Heights.

“We look at it as a sustainable approach to hunger relief,” Schmidt said. “We want to follow that ‘Teach a man to fish’ idea. We actually train them how to grow their own food and give them the space and the tools to do that.”

The food shelf serves 1,200 families per month, with the number of clients rising 26 percent between 2011 and 2012, Schmidt said. The economic downturn has

the coop’s mission of creating a healthy community, said community relations developer Gary Johnson. To encourage a healthy growing environment, synthetic fertilizers and pesticides are discouraged.

The garden is partly a demonstration project, located near a busy intersection. “People can see that a community garden can be attractive, can be visible, can be a place where people can garden and have a conversation, maybe sit down and have lunch,” he said.

Spreading ideas is also

part of the philosophy at Partnership Garden, where 17 plots are on land donated by the School of Environmental Studies high school in Apple Valley. Partnership Garden founder Pat Schoenecker hopes to create “edible communities” with fruit and nut trees instead of purely ornamental ones.

“It’s a feeling of selfsufficiency to grow your own food and it’s a feeling of connection to nature, which is a primary thing that we think is missing element in our current life,” she said.

fueled the increase.

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BAND, from 1A nia trip. “We have a large percentage of kids whose families are not going to be able to pay for this out of their pockets,� band director Steve Olsen said.

The school wanted to give every marching band student the opportunity to attend, and much of that will hinge on their ability to raise funds. “There is a lot of excitement,� Olsen said. “They are excited about the opportunity.� “The full impact of what we’re going to get to do still hasn’t quite hit yet,� said Jessie Cox, who will be one of the four drum majors of next year’s band. “I know we’ll be performing live in front of millions of people, but it still doesn’t seem real, and it probably won’t until the morning of when we’re all suiting up and loading the buses to head to the parade route,� she said. “But even though it doesn’t seem real, it’s extremely exciting. I personally cannot wait. I’m more excited about the Rose Bowl than I am that next year is my senior year. I know that goes for a lot of my friends, too.�

ALBAUGH, from 1A about it, that was a prize enough, an award enough.

That was kind of special.�

The finalist announcement was made Monday afternoon by Education Minnesota, the 70,000-member statewide educators union.

Albaugh, who teaches students in ninth through 12th grades at the school, was chosen as a finalist from a group of 39 semifinalists by a panel of 25 leaders in the areas of education, business, government and nonprofits. “I’m shocked,� Albaugh said. “I’m incredibly overwhelmed. It is such a huge honor.�

Albaugh was hired to join the staff at Rosemount High School by former principal and current state Sen. Greg Clausen in 2000 after completing graduate

Olsen hopes that excitement carries over to the next two hurdles – fundraising and preparing the show through the 2013 winter months long after the marching band season ends in October.

He’s confident the enticement of performing in one of the premier parades in the world will be enough incentive to propel the students in their efforts and encourage people to give. “This is the Super Bowl for high school marching bands,� Olsen said of the internationally televised parade in Pasadena that is viewed by millions of people in 220 countries.

Tens of thousands of 2014 grandstand seat tickets were sold in just a few hours Feb. 1 when sales started. About 700,000 people watch the parade in person.

Money collected during fundraising events will be placed in a fund to ensure all marching band students can attend the trip, which will also include their own performances at a field show and at Disneyland, visits to area attractions like the Rose Bowl stadium and museums.

Donors contributing $20 or more receive will

receive an official “2014 Minnesota RHS Marching Band Tournament of Roses Parade� window cling. Those donating $50 or more will receive a lapel pin customized for the band’s participation in the Tournament of Roses Parade.

In addition to flat donations, people can make pledge amounts for each mile marched in the parade. The parade route is 5.5 miles long.

The Rosemount Leprechaun Days Grand Parade, which the band has performed in annually for several years, has a route that is only one mile long.

If it were 5.5 miles long, the route would have to go down Chili/Chippendale Avenue to 160th Street/ County Road 46 and loop back around on Highway 3 and end at the Irish Sports Dome, where the band will practice this winter.

The band is expected to practice for more than 400 hours to prepare for the parade, including time spent inside the dome after the marching band season ends in October. “We are confident that we are going to do very well,� Olsen said. “The kids are going to put in a lot of work, effort and time.�

He said the students are going to be working on strength, conditioning and endurance activities because of the parade route length. “They will be performing with no breaks on the parade route,� he said. “That’s the grueling part and the challenge.�

Jessie, a junior who plays the flute, said it is difficult to make a performance perfect because of all the little nuances that have to be attended to. “Everything has to be perfectly in sync, and because you’re working with 200 people who are all different, that can be a real challenge,� she said.

Olsen said the students welcome the challenge whether it be perfecting their performance or raising thousands of dollars to make the trip possible.

Checks can be made payable to: District 196 Foundation - RHS (donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowable by law) and mailed to: RHS Band, 3335 142nd St. W., Rosemount, MN 55068.

Donations can also be made via the band’s website, www.rosemountband. com.

studies at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff and being a choral instructor at Eagan High School from 1995-98 and in his home state of Iowa for several years.

He has helped the Rosemount choral program grow from 210 students in 2000 to 510 students and 13 choirs this year.

During the same time, the choral department added two other staff members – Gina Toso and Laura Sandham. “I’m incredibly humbled because there are so many other phenomenal teachers,� Albaugh said.

Albaugh said the attention he’s received from the award is more about the students and the program they have built. “It’s about the students and how they grow through the music,� he said.

Albaugh said he tries to create an environment where students feel safe and included – from the one who is a soloist to another who simply enjoys being part of the group.

He said he hopes to instill in students confidence and a greater appreciation of life and beauty.

He feels that choral instruction should be viewed as the cornerstone of education because it touches on so many areas, including science, math, art, history, in addition building personal, physical and mental development.

With 13 years at the school, Albaugh said it’s been phenomenal to carry on the tradition of excellence for the first choral program in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District. “Being in this building, it really is a special feel-

ing,� he said. “It is hard to explain. I love Rosemount and love what we’ve been able to build as a choral program.�

There were 135 Teacher of the Year candidates for this program year.

The selection panel meets again May 4 to conduct individual interviews with the 10 finalists and to cast votes for the 2013 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.

The 2012 Minnesota Teacher of the Year, Jackie Roehl of the Edina School District, will announce this year’s honoree at a banquet at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest in Brooklyn Park on Sunday, May 5.

Email Tad Johnson at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com.

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April 4, 2013 DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Sports Irish softball has the pieces in place to improve Team has numerous returning players

by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Rosemount softball coach Tiffany Rose sees a repeat of last year’s 6-13 record as neither desirable nor likely, considering the Irish have 13 returning varsity players.

“This is the third season as varsity players for our seniors,” Rose said.

“They know exactly what to expect from this (South Suburban) conference — good pitching and great hitters. The players know they have to bring their A game every day. They are ready to play and know they can compete.”

The Irish’s season opener April 5 against Eagan already has been rescheduled for April 16 because most fields in the metro

Rosemount infielder Hannah Esselman waits for the throw as an Eagan runner tries to steal second base in a South Suburban Conference softball game last spring. Esselman is one of numerous returnees for the Irish this season. (Photo by Mike Shaughnessy) area still had snow on them this week. The team will try to play their first conference game Monday at Prior Lake.

While some teams have Rosemount has been able been confined to their to simulate full-field congyms or traveled out of ditions while not leaving state to find warm weathSee IRISH, 14A er during spring break,

Nichole Johnson spent a lot of time in the pitching circle for the Rosemount softball team last spring, but this year she is expected to be the Irish’s shortstop. (Photo by Mike Shaughnessy)

Tiger baseball hopes to stay on the upswing Several newcomers looking to replace graduated players

by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Farmington baseball head coach Mike Winters said he hopes to compete for the top-half of what he called an “extremely tough Missota Conference” this spring.

With loaded teams such as Red Wing and Shakopee, the Tigers hope to find a winning combination with eight veterans returning from a 7-13 team.

The team’s leading hitter, Spencer Merle, is back after batting .435. He was also one of the Tigers’ leading pitchers last season, working 23 innings.

He’ll bat third for the Tigers and start in center field when not pitching.

They’ll need his arm a lot this season after losing two of last year’s top pitchers to graduation.

“Pitching will continue to be a work in progress,” Winters said. “We have a few quality underclassmen to do the starting and a variety of upperclassmen to do the finishing.”

Jon Hinks pitched several innings in 2013 along with Kevin Olund, Kyle Mayer, Jordan DeCrook and Johnny Dittman.

They can’t all pitch at once, but they can play other positions. Olund will see time at first, Mayer

in the outfield, Dittman as a utility player/catcher and DeCrook in the outfield. They lead the list of returning veterans along with infielder Jordan Lugowski.

Newcomers are infielder Zachary Spikers, catcher/utility player Bobby Eckert, first baseman Nick Schoening, pitcher/ utility player Parker Holmstrom, outfielder Landon Nielsen, outfielder Ryan Giebel, pitcher/infielder Jordan Beschorner and third baseman/pitcher Jared Lipinski.

Winters sees plenty of athleticism and speed on the team, but the key will be getting some experience for the pitchers and varsity at-bats for the younger players.

The weather hasn’t been forgiving for the Tigers, but the team traveled to Arkansas for four days during spring break for some quality outdoor time.

The Tigers also were scheduled to play St. Cloud Apollo on Wednesday night in the Metrodome.

Thursday’s game at Red Wing was rescheduled for April 10. Farmington’s home opener is scheduled for Tuesday against New Farmington’s Spencer Merle takes a big swing for the Tigers in 2012. He’s one of the team leaders back this spring.

Prague.

(Photo by Rick Orndorf)

Tigers softball loaded up for another run Goal is to get back to state for Farmington

by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Last season was one for the record books in Farmington for softball.

The Tigers won the Missota Conference title and make its second appearance at state in school history in June.

In his second year has head coach, Paul Harrington has seen a invigorated spirit in spring practice.

“There seems to be a different attitude this year, as all the girls are in-tune with making a return trip back to the state tournament again,” he said.

“Last year at this time it wasn’t even on their radar. The girls have come into tryouts with a great attitude and are working hard. It seems like we are a much more cohesive group this season.”

Few positions in any sport matters as much as the pitcher does in softball, which is a strong spot for Farmington. Ashley Betzold is back after leading the team in the pitch-

ers’ circle for years.

She won 17 games last spring with a 1.98 ERA and a varsity pitcher since eighth grade. She’s also a force at the plate hitting .415 during the season along with two home runs at state.

“From her workouts, it is looking like she has picked up some speed, but will know more when the snow finally melts and we get out on the ballfield,” Harrington said. “As always, it is looking like she is swinging a good bat, which will also be a key factor for our success this year.”

Going into this season, Betzlod is the Tigers’ top asset, but she won’t be able to do it on her own.

“As I have said more than once, she gives us a chance to win every time we take the ballfield,” Harrington said. “But in order to win, we still need to give her strong defensive support and hit the ball and score some runs for her.”

The Tigers are stocked with several versatile and speedy players.

One of the key members is Toni Hunsinger, who made the all-Missota conference list a year ago.

“Toni is solid and can play anywhere we put her,” Harrington said. “She can pitch, catch, play outfield or any infield position. She helps make us a little more versatile on defense which makes it a little easier on the coaching staff.”

They are joined by underclassmen Jordyn Keprios, McKenzie Nelson, Molly Berdan, Amber Doyle, and Taylor Yousse who all played a role in the team’s state tournament run in 2012.

The Tigers lost four key members in Taylor Haakana, Brooke Searles, Erin Wurst and Allie Rice to graduation leaving holes in the outfield. Unfortunately, it’s been covered with snow leaving the team scrambling to fill the positions.

“Hopefully the snow melts soon, so we can get outside to hit some flyballs to see what we got,” Harrington said. “We need our younger kids to step up

and earn a spot or some of our veterans to head to the outfield.”

Losing Rice’s power at the plate and catcher’s mitt will be a challenge as well.

“That offensive power is a huge hole which will be difficult to replace,” Harrington said.

But the Tigers are certainly not the only team with some turnover and the desire and goal remains the same: Get back to state.

Harrington will also have a new face helping him out in the dugout this season. He lost assistant coach Trevor Monroe, who is now the head Eastview softball coach, over the offseason.

He replaced Monroe with another veteran coach well known in the south metro Randy Schmitz, who coached several teams to state as the head coach for Lakeville North including runnerup finishes in 2005 and 2001.

Farmington’s Ashley Betzold throws out a pitch during the 2012 season. She’s one of the top returning players Email Andy Rogers at in the Missota Conference this season. (Photo by Andy andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. Rogers)

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Krause mum on County Board plans Pain a daily reality for football Hall of Famer

by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

If Dakota County Commissioner Paul Krause plans to follow on the heels of Joe Harris, who after 32 years retired from the board last year, he is keeping mum on those plans.

“I have no idea what the future holds,” Krause said. “I have to live day-today from now on. I won’t announce until the day comes.”

Krause, of Lakeville, surprised fellow commissioners last year by volunteering to take a twoyear term opened through redistricting, and at that time said that if he won the election he would evaluate whether to seek another term in the 2014 election.

Dakota County Commissioner Paul Krause (left) of Lakeville, a former NFL football player, is not revealing his plans to seek another term on the Dakota County Board. He is also a lead litigant in a lawsuit against the NFL for injuries due to repeated head impacts and concussions from playing professional football. (Photo by Laura Adelmann) Harris announced he would not seek office about 16 months before the 2012 election, stating he wanted to give others time to ready campaigns.

Krause quickly dismissed any possibility of seeking any higher office

IRISH, from 13A home. Rosemount used the Irish Sports Dome regularly during last week’s spring break.

“Some players were missing due to a band spring break and vacations, but it was a good turnout,” Rose said. “It gave the younger players the opportunity to get out of the gym and into a more game-like situation.”

Two of the Irish’s top returning players have pitching experience, but if Rose’s preseason plans work out, both will play full-time at other positions. Sophomore Nichole Johnson did most of the pitching last season and was All-South Suburban Conference, but Rose plans to use her at shortstop this year. Senior Melis-

in 2014.

“I am not looking for another office,” Krause said. “I can guarantee you that right now.”

Health issues The National Football League Hall of Famer is

sa Seldon also has pitched, but the coach likes Seldon’s range in center field.

That leaves the pitching circle open for two eighthgraders, Gabby Sprang and Hailey Martinez. Sprang pitched some innings on varsity last season.

Senior Hannah Esselman, an all-conference honorable mention player last season, is expected to play second base. Another returning all-conference honorable mention selection, sophomore Anna Hinderaker, will be in the outfield.

Other returning players include junior Sarah Jacobs (catcher), senior Meghan Schuster (first base), junior Karly Kirchgatter (third base) and senior Kia Henk (outfield).

Senior Grace Longman,

among 106 retired football players who last year sued the NFL for contributing to brain injuries suffered by the former players.

They allege the NFL omitted and misrepresented the true risks of repeated traumatic brain and head impacts and failed to take appropriate steps to prevent or mitigate the impacts.

A lead litigant, Krause said he suffered numerous injuries and was knocked out at least 10 times during his 16-year football career from 1964-1979.

After getting knocked out during a 1978 game in Detroit, Krause was flown unconscious to a Minneapolis hospital.

“I don’t remember being hit or the game,” Krause said. “It was like getting hit by a freight train.”

He said he suffers frequent headaches and neck aches, shoulder pain, insomnia and irritability

juniors Ericka Tamminen and Sarah Jacobs, sophomore Madi Van Sickle and ninth-grader Nina Kayfes also are likely to see playing time.

Rosemount struggled to score against the better teams in the South Suburban Conference last season.

The conference doesn’t appear to be any weaker this year, so the Irish will have to improve at the plate.

“We hit well in our two scrimmages but there is always room for improvement,” Rose said. “We need to focus on getting bunts down and hitting to the opposite field with runners on base.”

Email Mike Shaughnessy at mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc. com.

The Rosemount City Council appointed Richard Schroeder to a threeyear term as the city fire department’s new chief at its Tuesday meeting.

Schroeder, a 15-year veteran of the department whose most recent rank was captain, is sergeant of investigations with the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office and operated a lawn care business for 15 years.

“His career in law enforcement is valuable to us because I foresee as we have in the recent past that the future will require the police and the fire department to work very closely together, maybe ever more closely,” City Administrator Dwight Johnson said.

Schroeder will replace fire chief Scott Aker, who will work his last day on April 31 after 31 years of service to the community.

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for his long service during a period in which Rosemount grew substantially and the work of fire protection became more demanding and complex.

He became the department’s leader 25 years ago.

“Scott has seen both fire houses built,” Mayor Bill Droste said. “Since Scott retired five years ago as a teacher, he’s been on 90 percent of fire calls.”

Aker thanked the current and previous City Councils for their support, as well as his family.

“It’s been an honor to represent our firefighters in the position of chief,” he said.

A farewell reception for Aker will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. April 26 at Rosemount City Hall, 2875 145th St. W.

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Krause said the lawsuit is an attempt to receive equity for the physical suffering he has been through because of his years with the NFL. He said about 200 retired NFL players from his generation never made the kind of money and benefits football players now receive.

“We never got a lot of pension or health care money,” Krause said.

“The league seems to forget about those 200. They have not really done anything for the guys that are in the Hall of Fame.”

Krause said he has funded and is still paying for his wife’s care without assistance from the NFL. “I want some care for the rest of my life due to the injuries,” Krause said.

“I’m not out for getting some big sum of money.”

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Migraines frequently force him to stay in a darkened room for relief, and his shoulders ache every time he lies down.

“It affects my daily life,” Krause said. “I’m aware of something that is not right. I can’t sleep, there’s irritability and I get frustrated because I can’t think as quickly as I used to.”

Despite the pain, as a county commissioner Krause rarely misses a meeting, owns the 1950sthemed Lakeville restaurant Dairy Delite, and is active in the community.

“I know how to disguise the pain,” Krause said.

For 14 years, Krause was also the primary caretaker for his wife, Pam, who suffered severe brain damage and permanent damage to her left side after a 1995 car accident; she is now in an assisted living

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Powerwashing

2490

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Painting

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2310

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Merchandise

Estate Sales

Apple Valley Moving Sale April 18-19-20 (8-4). Furn., childrens books, misc. items. 14326 Glenda Dr.

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Plymouth Estate Sale, 100 Kingsview La N. 4/12-14, 9a-6p. (494/Carlson Pkwy)

3050

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Child Care

4100

Farmington PT/FT Daycare 2yrs+. Drop in avl.

Kathy (651) 463-3765

5000

5100

Rentals Senior Rentals

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5400

Houses For Rent

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4BR, 3 BA, $1600 /mo. Avl

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3700

Leisure

3720

Boats, New & Used

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Tree Service

6400

Apartments & Condos For Rent

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Tree Service

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Powerwashing

2490

Powerwashing

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8100

Manufactured Homes

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Burnsville: Rambush Estates

1340 sq ft Manuf. Home One level living. Garden tub in master bath.

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8400

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9100

Automotive Sales Burnsville Volkswagen Great opportunity to join the Luther family of dealerships at our new state of the art facility. Significant income potential selling new and used vehicles at the metro's #1 VW dealer in customer satisfaction for the last two years. VW is one of the fastest growing auto companies around.

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Auto sales experience preferred. Call Tim Wilkins or Tom Walsh at 952-8929400 or submit an application online at www.lutherauto.com and click on employment.

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9100

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Driver

Full time position. $13/hr. Benefits. Class B Req. Inquiries call 952-469-1515

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sandwich makers & entry level managers.

Day, night, weekends. 1615 Co. 42. Burnsville 952-435-5400

April 23 4-6:30 pm Senior Discounts

Great Service Affordable Prices 3050

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

3050

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

CANDLEBERRY ON THE LAKES

7499 France Ave. South, Edina (Located on the lower level, between Chuck E. Cheese & Q.Cumbers) Over 80 artists!

HOME DECOR•GIFTS•ANTIQUES

3970

Pets

Pets

3970

WALTER HAS A LOT OF SPUNK! Walter is a 10-yearold long-haired Daschund, but don’t let that fool you! He has a lot of spunk and Dachies can live 14-16 years. His back is great, his housebreaking is almost perfect and he is great with other dogs that are his size. However, cats are his big enemy! Walter is best with kids age 10 and older since he can be lap protective. Adoption fee $150. Call Sue at 612-242-9909 or see him on our website at www.last-hope.org with all of our dogs waiting for homes.

Come to our adoption days on Saturdays from 11-3 at the Apple Valley Petco and Petsmart Eagan to see Walter and many others waiting for homes!

5100

Senior Rentals

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5100

Senior Rentals

Spruce Place Senior Apartments

651-463-2511 2 BRs available

3050

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

3050

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FULL BENEFITS For more information Call (800) 672-0709 Monday thru Friday 8 am - 4 pm To Apply Submit resume to:

Email: hr@brown-wilbert.com or FAX: (651) 842.3493 or Mail to: Brown-Wilbert, Inc. 2280 N. Hamline Avenue St. Paul, MN 55113

Production Manufacturers/ General Warehouse Work in our door shop assembling prehung door units using industry machinery and power tools. Exp in a door shop pref but not required. Qual include ability to lift heavy objects unassisted on a repetitive basis, operation of wood working equip and inventory scanners.

Also hiring for a warehouse product pullers. Qual are same as above. Good oral and written skills and ability to work as part of a team a must.

Pre-employment physical and drug screening required. Interested applicants should mail resume to:

J. B. O’Meara Co. Attn: Bob Benson 12301 Dupont Ave S Burnsville, MN 55337 Or email to: bbenson@jbomeara.com No agencies please

IMMEDIATE NEED! *BURNSVILLE BRANCH*

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Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

River Valley Boutique Spring 2013 Show April 11-21

• RooďŹ ng • Siding • Windows

7400

Real Estate

Job Fair

(8-5) Furn, HH, X-mas, more

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

7000

Mechanic Foreman: Jimmy John's Hiring Advertise your sale with us Diesel Great Pay / Benefits. delivery drivers, cashiers,

Garage Sales

Burnsville Moving Sale 12524 33rd Ave. So. 4/11-12

Screened Black Dirt.

Bobcat & Demolition Work.

6-10-15-20 Yd Dumpsters

Powerwashing

Furnishings

General Contractors

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2490

3160

Storm Damage Restoration Roofing â– siding â– windows Established 1984

Offering Complete Landscape Services

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5300

Family Care

Antiques

Vanity & Chest of Drawers American Walnut veneers on solid. Circa 1920's. Good cond. Call 651-463-2186

3500

30+ Yrs Exp /Owner Operator

Having a Garage Sale?

Lakeville: ECFE Kids' Stuff Sale Sat., 4/20 (8am2pm). $1 adm until 10am; 50% off at 11:15am-1pm; $5 Bag Sale 1:30-2pm.

Kenwood Trail MS 19455 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville www. lakevilleECFEsale.com

Window Cleaning 651-646-4000

New In Plastic!! $150 MUST SELL!! 763-360-3829

763-420-3036 952-240-5533

Don't Want It - We Haul It! Call Scott 952-890-9461

4000

CENTENNIAL LAKES HUGHES PAVILLION

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100% Satisfaction Guar!

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Antique Furniture, Vintage Tonka Trucks, Dinning Room Set, Tools, Toro Lawn Mower, Craftsman Cabinets, Worklights, shop vac & tools, Dishes, Home Decor, Treadmill, Books, Fall & Christmas Decor, LL Bean Breaded Area Rugs, HO Gauge Train Track & Accessories., Infinity Stereo Speakers & Equipment, Clothing, Mens Vintage Schwinn Varsity 10 speed bike, Womens Schwinn Bike, Standing Bike Rack, Stihl gas blower, trimmer & hedger

April 3 - April 14

3130 LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1978

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Edging, Mulch, Rock, Plantings

8628 Langley Ct

Wed., April 10 2-7pm Thurs., April 11 9-5 Fri., April 12 9-3

Pets

ArborBarberMN.com

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Landscaping

RICHTER Landscaping, LLC Retaining Walls, Pavers,

* Quality * Quality *

Agriculture/ Animals/Pets

612-703-0175 Mbr: BBB Trimming, Removal & Stump Grinding.

Deadline: Mondays at 3pm

Housecleaning

Huge Moving 3970 Sale

Thomas Tree Service

3010

Lawn & Garden

2360

3900

Eden Prairie

H20 Damage – Plaster Repair

952-432-2605

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

Ice Dam Removal

* Roofing * Siding

accept Visa/MC/Discvr.

Home Tune Up

* Blomquist Exteriors

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

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

Int./Ext. Painting & Remodeling, 25 yrs, Ins., Ref's. Mike 763-434-0001

Gutters

2270

2510

Lawn Care

2355

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS

Painting

2420

Buck Hill Ski Chalet 15400 Buck Hill Road Burnsville, MN 55306 For more information: Jodi Francisco (612) 247-0600 Janine Kusnierek (612) 532-3255 Email: rivervalleyboutique@gmail.com www.rivervalleyboutique.weekly.com Like us on Facebook!

ALL exp. levels encouraged to apply!

General Laborers & Lawn Care Specialists: Hourly + X 1/2 + Comm.

Benefits: Yr. round/FTPd. training benefits you’d expect from the U.S. Industry Leader Required to pass: Drug screen, background & motor vehicle record checks.

APPLY TODAY! Call Christy to schedule an interview at 612-490-5849 or contact her via email at: christyswecker@ trugreenmail.com or apply online at www.jobs.trugreen.com AA/EOE/M/F/V/D

Client Services Coordinator (CSC1) Great Opportunity South of the River An established security systems integrator is looking for a high energy, professional and dependable candidate who will be the primary point of contact performing dispatching duties for a variety of customer service requests to local and national accounts.

This individual must be multi-task oriented and accustomed to an extremely fast-pace environment.

Candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and proďŹ cient computer skills a must. High school diploma or GED required. Must have a valid driver’s license and pass all security and background checks.

Seasonal • Gift Items • Home Decor • Jewelry and Accessories • Edibles

Submit resume and salary requirements to: VTI Security Attention: Mr. Edwards 401 West Travelers Trail, Burnsville, MN 55337 vti@vtisecurity.com

Credit Cards Accepted • No Strollers Please • We Stock New Items Daily

No Phone Calls Please - EOE

Boat for days & never see the same shoreline! New 1 BR, Kitchen, loft, LR with 11’ cathedral ceiling, large deck ~700 sq. ft., 30 + 50 AMP hookup, R-22, Air/Heat, boat slip, pool, beach, many species of fish. 1 hour from Minneapolis.

Sleeps 6-8, furnished, $89,900.

Lots start at $46,500. $420/year pays for mowing, docks in/ out, trash, water, pool. Nothing to do but relax & have fun!

All lots have lake view & boat slip. Pet/Kid Friendly, Enjoy Card Games, Fire Pit Parties, Wine Tasting, Potlucks Mark 651-270-3226

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DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE April 4, 2013

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Finish Carpenters

Schwieters Companies is hiring entry level to experienced finish carpenters.

Top Benefits & Pay: tools/medical/dental/401k majority of work on west & south side of metro area.

Not required to go to office.

Please call 612-328-3140 to schedule an interview. www.finishcarpenters.com

Anchor Block Company has FT openings for Plant Laborers 1st & 2nd Shift at our Shakopee Plant.

The laborers must maintain clear communications with coworkers for efficient operation.

Call Human Resources for specifics: 952-933-8855.

Or apply via email at: HR@anchorblock.com McLane Minnesota DRIVERS - Class A CDL required. Must meet all DOT requirements. Recent graduates encouraged to apply!!

Full Case Grocery Selectors 7:30 am start, M-F $13.30/hr Maintenance Tech 2pm start M-F wage DOE 2 years exp We are seeking candidates with a good work history and a great attendance record. Must pass drug test, physical screening and background check.

Some positions require additional skills.

If you are interested in joining the McLane Team please email or fax your resume, or stop in to fill out an application.

McLane Minnesota 1111 5th Street West Northfield, MN 55057 Fax (507) 664-3042 mnhr@mclaneco.com EOE/M/F/D

Now Hiring!

Warehouse/ Packaging/Assembly

All shifts. Entry level to skilled positions available. Stop into one of our branches (Bloomington, New Hope or Chaska) Wednesdays From 9-3 for our job fairs.

Call (952)924-9000 for more info.

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theater and arts calendar To submit items for the Arts Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ecm-inc. com.

Books Bob Rueff, author of “Mind Game” and “Endgame,” book signing, 2 p.m.

Saturday, April 6, at Barnes & Noble, 14880 Florence Trail, Apple Valley.

Jim Trevis will discuss his first novel, “Mile of Dreams,” 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount.

“One Yard Wonders” authors Rebecca Yaker and Trish Hoskins, 7-8 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan.

M. R. Tain, author of “Peace, Man,” book signing, 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 20, Jo Jo’s Rise & Wine, 12501 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville.

Call for Artists Savage Juried Art Show – Dates are April 26 to May 31. Entry fee: $15 for one entry, $25 for two entries. Deadline: April 12.

Information/registration: https://www.callforentry. org/festivals_unique_info. php?ID=1014.

Eagan Art Festival – Dates are June 29-30. Juried show. Entry fee: $25. Booth space: $115. Information/ registration: www.eaganartfestival.org or Director@eaganartfestival.org.

Comedy Comedy for Caring, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Features The Second City comedy troupe from Chicago. Sponsored by the Burnsville Rotary. Tickets are $39 and are available at the box office and at ticketmaster.com.

Events M.O.M.S. (Making Our Moms Successful) 11th annual Benefit Community Concert and Silent Auction, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at 12921 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville. Tickets are $10 in advance, or $12 the day of the show. Information: (952) 890-5072, momshis@aol.com or www. momsprogram.org.

Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute’s artAlive! benefit, 8 p.m. Friday, April 26, at Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Ticket information: allinahealth.org/artalive.

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Exhibits The Shrine of the Stations of the Cross, a exhibition of photographs by Dave Kitchel, is on display through April 14 at Rosemount United Methodist Church Gallery, 14770 Canada Ave. Hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.noon Sunday, and during all scheduled evening activities.

A mixed media exhibit

by Lisa Westphal will be on display March 13 through April 30 in the Lakeville Area Arts Center gallery, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Information: (952) 985-4640.

Music Acoustic Guitar Jam, 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, April 5, at the Guitar Shop, 14555 S. Robert Trail, Suite 205, downtown Rosemount. Any level experienced singers and acoustic players are welcome.

Organ recital, 8 p.m. Friday, May 10, at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley. Free.

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Clint Black, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 11, Burnsville Performing Arts Center.

Tickets: $55 at the box office or ticketmaster.com.

Theater “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” by the Chameleon Theatre Circle, April 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. and April 7 at 2 p.m., Burnsville Performing Arts Center’s Black Box Theatre. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for students/seniors at the box office and at ticketmaster.com.

Workshops/classes/other Princess Prep School for girls ages 3-9 on Mondays at Cross of Christ Community Church, 8748 210th St. W., Lakeville. Ages 3-5: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Ages 6-9: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Session 1: April 15-29. Session 2: May 6-20. Cost: $30 per session or both sessions for $50. Information: Karin at berrygood2@charter.net.

Beginning Photography Clinic, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, Rosemount Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. Free. Sponsored

by Rosemount Area Arts Council. Information: www. rosemountarts.com or (952) 255-8545.

“Juggling for Beginners” by Homeward Bound Theatre Company, 3:254:55 p.m. Tuesdays, April

9-23, Christina Huddleston Elementary School, Lakeville. For third- through fifthgraders. Information: Lakeville Community Education at (952) 232-2150.

Teen Poetry Jam/Rap Battle, 4-5 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Apple Valley Teen Center, 14255 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, (952) 953-2385. Ages 12-18.

Teen artist gathering at the Eagan Art House, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 6. Cost: $3. Information: (651) 6755521.

Adult painting open studio, 9 a.m.-noon Fridays at the Eagan Art House, 3981 Lexington Ave. S. Fee is $5 per session. Information: (651) 675-5521.

Teens Express Yourself with Paint, 5-7 p.m. Mondays at Brushworks School of Art in Burnsville, www.

BrushworksSchoolofArt. com, (651) 214-4732.

Drama/theater classes for ages 4 and up at River Ridge Arts Building, Burnsville, (952) 736-3644.

Show Biz Kids Theater Class for children with special needs (ASD/DCD programs), In the Company of Kids 13710 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, (952) 736-3644.

Broadway Kids Dance and Theater Program for all ages and abilities, In the Company of Kids, 13710 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville (Colonial Shopping Center), (952) 736-3644.

Join other 55-plus adults at the Eagan Art House to create beaded jewelry. The Jewelry Club meets on the third Friday of each month from 1-3 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.-noon. $5/class.

Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833.

The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn.gov, (952) 985-4640.

Rosemount History Book Club meets 6:30-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Robert Trail Library. Information: John Loch, (952) 255-8545 or jjloch@charter.net.

Lakeville North graduate to be Bon Jovi roadie Volunteerism earns Morgan Waldorf rare opportunity

by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

A Lakeville North High School graduate’s volunteer work has earned her an opportunity of rock-star proportions.

Augsburg College sophomore Morgan Waldorf, 19, is one of six Minnesota students chosen to work behind the scenes at the April 7 Bon Jovi concert at the Xcel Energy Center.

“I’m really excited to be a part of it,” Waldorf said. “I think it’s a great opportunity because the music business is something I see myself doing in the future, so this is a really good opportunity to see everything that goes on behind the scenes for a really big tour.”

The daughter of Lakeville’s David and Teresa Waldorf, Morgan was selected from a highly competitive applicant pool to participate in the Bon Jovi “Because We Can” Community Service College Campaign based on her exemplary volunteer efforts and community leadership skills.

Waldorf said her family values community service, and helping others has always been a part of her life.

She has been active in the Girl Scouts since she was in kindergarten, and she took on leadership opportunities as she grew.

At Lakeville North, Waldorf coordinated events for young girls, volunteered at Mission Outpost at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Burnsville and worked with organizations including Feed My Starving Children to end hunger.

Waldorf is an active volunteer with Augsburg College’s Campus Kitchen, a program that

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She is also a note-taker for differently-abled students and mentors new college students through the Augsburg Seminar course.

“Augsburg has a long history of community engagement by our students, who understand the important links between education and service,” Augsburg College President Paul Pribbenow said in a news release.

“We are recognized nationally and internationally for this work, and it’s because of the effort of students such as the six who will be at the Bon Jovi concert.”

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in areas like public relations, media, management or ticketing.

A communications major, Waldorf said this opportunity will provide valuable real-world experience as she aspires for a career in the public relations field.

She said she will be helping to assist in set up for a meet-and-greet event, putting together gift bags and checking in fans.

The students will also get tickets to attend the concert.

Waldorf said she has always been “really into” music, and is a fan of alternative and rock bands.

“I’m really thankful that they have this opportunity in place and for letting me be a part of it and gain the experience,” Waldorf said.

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Highlight It Blue, 1-4 p.m. at Tera Photography, 190 River Ridge Circle S., Burnsville. Get blue hair extensions to support United For Autism. No appointment needed. Suggested donation: $15 for one extension, $20 for two. Information: www.facebook. com/HighlightItBlue.

Wednesday, April 10 Eagan Garden Club, 6 p.m. business meeting, 7 p.m. speaker, Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Topic: Shades of Green (hostas).

Friday, April 12 Little Black Dress event for women, 7-10 p.m., Celebration Church, 16655 Kenyon Ave., Lakeville. Guest speaker: Wendie Pett, fitness and nutrition expert.

Entertainment: Holly Berry, flutist. Appetizers and specialty dessert bar, boutique.

Tickets: $25 at www.celebrationchurch.net or (952) 898-7200.

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Sunday, April 14 Lakeville Lions Breakfast Buffet, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Heritage Center, 20110 Holyoke Ave. All-you-caneat pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, doughnuts, beverage. Adults: $8. Ages 4-10: $4. Under 4: Free.

All-you-can-eat Belgian Waffle Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 22120 Denmark Ave., Farmington. Tickets: $6.50 in advance, $7 at the door. Children 5 and under are free.

Call Mary at (651) 460-6141 for tickets. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary.

Blood drives The American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information.

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Thisweekend Slapstick beside the water cooler Lakeville-based Expressions presents stage comedy ‘Wage Warfare’

by Andrew Miller SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

As Minnesotans begin to shed their winter layers of clothing with the arrival of spring, Annie Estes is doing just the opposite.

Estes, of Rosemount, is bundling up for her role in the quirky office-themed comedy “Wage Warfare” presented by Lakevillebased Expressions Community Theater.

In the show she plays the hyper-religious, perpetually chilly Bonnie Little, who as the plot progresses keeps adding items of clothing in an effort to stave off hypothermia.

“By the end of the play I’m basically Eskimo-

like,” she said. “I’m literally wearing a parka and mittens on stage.”

“Wage Warfare,” which runs April 12-21 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, seeks to lampoon the pitfalls, pratfalls, rivalries and acts of sabotage attendant upon working in an office. Estes’ comically over-the-top winter wardrobe – one among many in the show’s litany of wageslave eccentricities.

If it sounds similar to the hit TV show “The Office,” you’re not far off.

“It’s an extremely relatable show if you’ve ever worked in an office,” said director Andy Wilkins of Lakeville. “It’s cubicles, it’s office in-fighting – I

think audiences will find a bit more of a personal connection to their office lives than they’d like to admit.”

The stage comedy’s seven-actor cast also includes Kristen Cash, Alan Davis, Bonnie Rae, Justin Swanson, Allyson Walenta and Kyle Zander.

Show times for “Wage Warfare” are 7:30 p.m.

April 12-13 and 19-20, and 2 p.m. April 14 and 21. Tickets are $14.50 and are available by calling (952) 985-4640 or online at http://ci.lakeville.mn.us under “Lakeville Area Arts Center.”

Clockwise from right: Annie Estes, Kristen Cash, Bonnie Rae and Alan Davis are Email Andrew Miller at among the cast of “Wage Warfare,” which seeks to lampoon the pitfalls, pratfalls, andrew.miller@ecm-inc.com. rivalries and acts of sabotage attendant upon working in an office. (Photo submitted)

theater and arts briefs Fine Arts Festival Inver Hills Community College will host its second annual Fine Arts Festival April 18-20, featuring more than 40 workshops, demonstrations, speakers and performances.

Participants can attend glass fusing, acting and flash fiction workshops; sit as a model in the portrait photo booth; view improv performances, student-directed one-act plays and a student film project; learn how to play steel drums; and more. The event also includes a solo song contest, concerts, and lectures Burnsville High School senior Kristina Butler was one of two winners of the Dakota Valley Symphony’s annual Young Artists’ Competition held in January. She’ll be performing with the local orchestra on April 28. (Photo submitted)

Symphony welcomes young talent to the stage Two talented high school musicians will be taking the stage with the Dakota Valley Symphony this month.

As the winners of the Dakota Valley Symphony’s annual Young Artists’ Competition held in January, Burnsville High School’s Kristina Butler and Eden Prairie High School’s Michelle Gomez each earned a spot in the local orchestra’s April 28 concert at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center.

Butler, a vocalist who will be performing a piece from Mozart’s Exsultate Jubilate at the concert, is also a flutist and has appeared in numerous community and high school theater productions. The Burnsville High senior, who plans to attend St. Olaf College in the fall, credits her growth as a musician to spending the past three summers training at Lutheran Summer Music Academy.

Gomez will be showcasing her talents on the cello at the Dakota Valley Symphony concert. The Eden Prairie High School sophomore started playing at age 5 and has been studying at MacPhail Center for Music since moving to the Twin Cities in 2009.

This summer she will be touring Europe with MacPhail and the Suzuki Association.

Also of note at the April 28 performance, the Dakota Valley Sym-

phony will be presenting new work by composer Victor Zupanc, music director of the Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis.

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This event is free and open to all, however preregistration is required.

For full details and registration information, visit www.inverhills.edu/fafestival.

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