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July 25, 2013 • Volume 129 • Number 21

District shares iPad program progress

NEWS

Teachers see benefits; council plans to report on student advancement soon by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Dakota County Fair returns Inside this edition is a special section devoted to the upcoming Dakota County Fair. The section includes a schedule of events. Inside

OPINION City funding and the state Though levy limits have hindered some area cities’ budgets, many cities stand to benefit from the Legislature’s action in 2013. Page 4A

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Heading ‘under the sea’ The magic of “The Little Mermaid” comes to the stage of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Page 17A

During a joint Farmington City Council and District 192 School Board meeting Monday, Farmington faculty and teachers spoke about progress of the one-to-one iPad initiative. Although most students have only used the tablets for about three months, district employees and school board members shared mostly positive feedback. Charles Duarte, the district’s head of instruction-

al technology, reported that he gathered information by completing staff surveys and student focus groups. Duarte said students felt like they were rarely at a loss while searching for requested information and felt they were given several ways to demonstrate how they learned. They also found they had flexibility, since they had better access to materials. Some students noted the iPads could lead to more distractions by playing games, but said teachers and peers were doing a

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other students questions about homework online at night. “It also allows an outlet for those who never speak up to allow time for a thought and time to write it down,” she said. She also said it’s easier for students to do work from home while out sick. High school science teacher Julian Buss shared his curriculum and talked about creating his own textbooks. He reported the tablets allowed students to self pace and gave See iPAD, 13A

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by Kristina Ericksen SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Rosemount’s new fire chief is living out his childhood dreams. Rick Schroeder was appointed to his new position in April by the department and Scott Aker, who served as fire chief for 31 years. Schroeder says his first few months in his new post have been exciting, though still a work in progress. “It’s just a childhood dream fulfilled,” Schroeder said. Schroeder grew up in South St. Paul where he, like many children, dreamed of a future in firefighting. It was not until he moved to Rosemount 16 years ago that this dream became a reality. Schroeder joined the Rosemount Fire Department and has been committed to public service

Rick Schroeder has been fighting fires with the Rosemount Fire Department for the past 16 years. Replacing longtime fire chief Scott Aker in April, Schroeder says the transition from captain to chief has been going well. Schroeder also works in the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office as a sergeant. (Photo by Kristina Ericksen) ever since. In the past few months, Schroeder has been keeping busy. He answers all available calls while balSee CHIEF, 12A

Above, crowds lined all around the Central Park outdoor rink ready to toss water balloons Tuesday during the Rosemount Leprechaun Days Bathtub Races, which was a fundraiser for One Rosemount Feeding Families. At right, volunteers assembled root beer floats during the Rosemount Family Resource Center Picnic on Tuesday night. Leprechaun Days continues this weekend with the Midsummer Faire, the Grand Parade and fireworks. More photos and information is at www.SunThisweek.com and www.RosemountEvents.com (Photos by Rick Orndorf)

Farmington Relay for Life scheduled for Friday

Farmington native 2nd at state open

A 12-hour event to raise money for American Cancer Society at Boeckman Middle School begins at 6 p.m.

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She said she saved several hours on grading and printing, allowing her to spend more time teaching. “Now I can get papers to kids who need it and get it to them fast,” she said. “They have access to something even when they’re not in school.” She also said she was getting data back quicker on quizzes and tests. While there’s still a place for classroom discussion, online discussion threads allowed for more immediate feedback, even when school wasn’t in session. Students could ask

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good job policing misuse. School Board Member Tera Lee noted that distractions were a problem well before iPads were introduced, it just took on a different form. The staff survey showed that there was a higher level of customization but noted classroom management was more challenging at times and several teachers were still adapting. Spanish language teacher Kim Briske, who was one of the earlier tablet users, reported a reduction in paper usage.

When a Ground Round sign went up last week at the old Blondie’s Tavern location in the Tamarack Ridge Shopping Center, memories of balloons and popcorn reemerged in Farmington. Serving typical American food in a familyfriendly setting, a Ground Round restaurant and

sports bar in Farmington is expected to open in early September. The restaurant will be split in two, with one side having a sports bar feel with several large screen televisions. “It’s charged up for sporting events,” owner Kurt Zeiman said. “The other side has no TVs, and it’s quieter for the See GROUND, 12A

by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Nearly everyone in Farmington knows someone who has been directly affected by cancer. It often takes a community to heal those wounds along with an event like Relay for Life. For the 18th time in Farmington’s history, the American Cancer Society will hold a Relay for Life, which will begin at 6 p.m. Friday and end 12 hours later at 6 a.m. Saturday at Boeckman Middle School. “It’s a little safe haven and refuge for everybody,” said Katy Fischgrabe, the American Cancer Society representative for Farmington’s relay. “Almost everybody knows some-

one who has cancer and has been affected in some way. Anybody from the community is definitely welcome. They can come and participate and walk, watch the ceremony and support the cancer survivors or caretakers.” Participants will camp overnight while taking turns walking the track around in the stadium for 12 hours. Each team is asked to have at least one participant on the track at all times. There are activities throughout the night to engage the participants and spectators, including a survivor dinner starting at 5 p.m., a silent auction running from 5-8:30 p.m., balloon artists, a hula hoop contest and Zumba,

an aerobic group dance class. There will be a ceremony around dusk (9:15-9:30 p.m.) where the track is lined with luminary bags. People can donate $10 for a bag to honor a survivor or memory of a loved one. Survivors and caregivers will lead a silent lap accompanied by a bagpipe player. According to the Relay for Life website, earlier this week the event had 18 teams sign up with 145 participants who have raised more than $20,000. During the opening ceremony, two honorary caretakers, Mauela Edwards and Michelle Brennom, and survivor David See RELAY, 12A

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For the past three weeks, children between the ages of 6 and 12 have spent the day at Dakota City Heritage Village in Farmington for day camp exploring what life was like in the 1900s. Campers learned about life without television, computers, smartphones, air conditioning, fast food, motorized transportation and other technological advantages that fill the daily life of a student on summer vacation. And they loved it. “They really enjoy learning about history,”

educational coordinator Alisa Peterson said. “They get to be in the buildings and do hands-on things. In school today they used the slates and chalk. They get to use the print shop and the blacksmith shop. They really like dressing up in costumes. They’re learning about history in a nontraditional classroom.” For entertainment, campers learned games such as tic-tac-toe and hangman, and they put on a skit to entertain their families on Thursday. They see what it was like to go to school, cook, sew, travel and play more than 100 years ago. This year’s theme was on im-

migration and what it was like to move to America. The dates for next year’s summer camp will be posted online in March. There’s also a teen camp earlier in summer. Dakota City is a fiveacre village located in the Dakota County Fairgrounds featuring 22 buildings along with antique artifacts. There are several events throughout the year that focus on rural life 100 years ago that can be found at www.dakotacity. org. Email Andy Rogers at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

More delays on I-35E expected Motorists will encounter delays in both directions of Interstate 35E between Burnsville and Eagan as crews continue to repair the roadway. Beginning at midnight July 23, one day earlier than expected, crews were to shift northbound and southbound traffic on I-35E between Cedar Avenue and Diffley Road

to the southbound side of the roadway. The roadway will remain singlelane, head-to-head traffic up to the I-35/35W/35E split until the end of July. At the same day and time, the northbound I35E ramps at Cedar Avenue were to close. Motorists should follow the signed detour bypassing the closure.

All work is done as weather permits. Inclement weather could change the schedule. To sign up for the project’s email updates or for more information, visit the project’s Web page at www.dot.state.mn.us/ metro/projects/i35eelkotoeagan.

DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE July 25, 2013

Rosemount teen’s wish comes true at Disney

New principal at Akin Road Former Holy Cross principal hopes to build a community

Boy’s dream comes true thanks to Make-A-Wish by Sarah Allen SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Sam knew that his wish had come true when he looked up at the towering peaks of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom castle. The Rosemount teen explored Florida’s theme parks this past May when Make-A-Wish Foundation and United Healthcare came together to grant his wish. Samuel Zender is a 16-year-old Eastview High School student living with a form of cerebral palsy called holoprosencephaly. United Healthcare sponsored Sam’s wish through its national alliance with Make-A-Wish to support the organization and its mission to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. Make-A-Wish has granted more than 280,000 wishes around the world since 1980 and United Health Group has funded more than 1,250 wishes. “It was amazing, everything they did for us,” said Sam’s father, John Zender. “One of his favorite things to do is go bowling. When they revealed it to him, we were at the bowling alley and they brought in a big wooden box with an Alvin and the Chipmunks cake.” Since the Zenders’ family vacation to Florida in 2001, Sam remembers the southern state as a happy place. Sunny beaches and Walt Disney World rides inspired his wish. “Sam has always been enthralled with that place,” John Zender said. Although Sam can only communicate in short sentences, words could not contain his ex-

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Sam and his family enjoying their trip to Walt Disney World. Starting from the left are Sam’s brother A.J. Zender, Sam’s parents John and Julie Zender and Sam Zender in front. (Photo submitted) citement as he explored the theme parks. Make-A-Wish Foundation provided the Rosemount teen, his parents and his brother A.J. with passes for three days at Walt Disney World, two days at Orlando Studios and a day at Sea World. All sorts of Disney characters from Mary Poppins, Alvin and the Chipmunks and Scooby Doo met with Sam to take pictures and chat. But the highlight of Sam’s visit was his personal meeting with Goofy. When Goofy placed his puffy white gloves on Sam’s arm, he was overcome with wonder. Give Kids the World Foundation worked with Make-A-Wish to provide Sam’s family with a free six-night stay in a 70-acre “storybook” resort from May 26 to June 1. The nonprofit provides children with life-threatening illnesses and their families free stays in the resort. Give Kids the World provided Sam’s family with a villa to stay in, meals, a pool, an arcade and more,

which were all handicapaccessible. Most families do not take into consideration the work and planning it takes to accommodate a wheelchair during vacation stays. But for Sam’s family, it takes a lot of planning, research and money to find places where Sam can get around easily. The fact that Sam was able to roll right into the pool, and virtually anywhere throughout the resort, was a huge relief for his parents. Vacations are a rare expense for the Zender family. Between his account management job at a Minneapolis security company and home Web work, Sam’s father rarely has time to plan getaways. After moving to Rosemount two years ago, the Zenders have been grateful for the support of John’s brother who lives close by. Sam’s parents also have a personal care assistant who helps out at the home. She guides Sam on and off the bus to Eastview High School in Apple Valley.

Cognitively, Sam has a 16-year-old brain, yet he struggles to stand, walk and talk. “It’s got to be a frustrating struggle,” said John Zender, “But he’s a happy guy.” Sam enjoys going bowling, seeing movies, being outside and peoplewatching at the Mall of America. With memories of meeting Goofy in Walt Disney World, taking rides at Universal Studios and seeing leaping whales at Sea World, Sam is full of smiles, and the Zenders say they truly cannot express their gratitude enough for the experience. Email Sarah Allen at dc.intern@ecm-inc.com.

The new Akin Road Elementary principal, Lisa Reichelt, is excited to be aboard. Her first order of business is to meet the staff and families and make sure the staff has the support it needs. “They had a lot of initiatives brought to the tables last year,” she said. “My role is to incorporate them into practice.” With the one-to-one iPad and Innovation Zone initiatives in the district, Reichelt is excited about the possibilities. “With the new innovations and forward thinking by making headways into customized learning, I’m thrilled to be getting on this ship,” Reichelt said. As a leader, she said her biggest goals are to support the staff and build a community. “I want to build a sense of belonging for the families, teachers and staff members,” Reichelt said. “I’ve told my staff, we’re all on the same page and we all just want to do what’s best for the kids. Ultimately we’re here to help the kids grow and learn. And I’m supportive of the staff members out there in the trenches. I need to make sure they have the support

The new Akin Road Elementary principal, Lisa Reichelt. (Photo submitted) they need.” Reichelt is very familiar with the area, living in Lakeville for the past 20 years and teaching in the community for 12. After receiving her administration certificate, she took a principal job with Holy Cross, a private Catholic school, kindergarten through eighth grade, in Webster, for the next seven years. “I really felt I was ready for a bigger challenge, so I went searching for a job at an elementary school,” she said. She said she finds it very easy to connect with kids in the elementary age group. “I’m passionate about teaching kids to read and problem solve using mathematics,” Reichelt said. “I’m passionate about being there at the beginning of their educational journey.” Her position as Akin Road Elementary principal is effective Monday. Email Andy Rogers at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

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July 25, 2013 DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Opinion Local governments urged to spend newfound cash wisely Housing prices are up 17.5 percent. Home sales are up 5.6 percent. Consumer spending is up. Americans are buying appliances at mid-2007 levels. The downside? Consumer debt has jumped 8.3 percent. Could Americans’ pent-up desire to spend money backfire, putting our economic recovery in reverse? Financial gurus urge us to spend below our means, save for a rainy day and curb our exuberance. Minnesota’s cities face a similar quandary – accelerate spending to make up for five years of tight budgets? Or hold the line? Thanks to a generous 2013 Minnesota Legislature, many local governments have much to cheer about. In previous editorials, we urged the Legislature to fund all-day kindergarten and beef up preschool programs. Those steps were essential to address our huge achievement gap and strengthen our education model. Cities, counties and townships will also benefit as the state flows $302 million in additional funds to the local level. Local government aid was redefined, and future allocations stabilized, to the tune of $130 million. While the cities of Apple Valley, Eagan, Lakeville and Rosemount won’t receive any LGA, Burnsville and Farmington will receive $85,825 and $245,317. Cities, counties and townships get an-

other break Jan. 1, 2014, when they become exempt from almost all state sales taxes. That means saving 6.875 percent on all purchases, an estimated $172 million over the biennium. A state-mandated levy limit sets some controls. With a few exceptions (disaster expenses and debt repayment, for example), local governments will be limited to a 3 percent increase in tax rates. That’s troublesome for some cities, including Burnsville and Farmington, which find their planned infrastructure spending hampered by an onerous new limit that accompanied the added aid. While local governments writ large benefit from the extra money, situations do differ from city to city. Still, local governments can choose to spend extra revenues as they wish, or they can choose to hold spending, returning extra dollars to the property owner through reduced taxes. Gov. Mark Dayton and the DFL-controlled Legislature called the sales tax exemption “property tax relief,” but cities are not bound to cut levies in return. Cities are required to publicize how much they paid in sales tax in 2012, but they can spend the funds as they wish, within the bounds of the 2014 levy limit. The Minnesota Center for Fiscal Excellence says the additional funds ($130 million in general aid and $172 million in the sales tax exemption) “create a very

rich environment for spending increases with little, if any, short term property tax repercussions.” Public employee unions will strongly seek a piece of the pie, after several years of zero or very low wage increases, the center warns. “Meanwhile, the most generous and broadly accessible property tax refund programs in the nation become even more generous and accessible, insulating more citizens from more of the cost of operating local governments,” the center says, in a policy paper called “Third Time Is Not a Charm.” These are legitimate concerns. Our local governmental leaders are aware of the cuts they have made to staff and to services. Consumers understand the feeling: It would be wonderful to restore everything to pre-recession levels. Citizens need to become involved today. Cities are now working on 2014 budgets, anticipating the Sept. 15 deadline for preliminary levies. (Cities must deliver a preliminary levy to the county mid-September. That amount becomes the maximum it can levy in 2014. They are allowed to go lower as the final budget is created – and most cities do.) All property owners will get a statement of estimated taxes due around Nov. 1. However, much of the budgeting process has been completed by then, so if you wish to help influence your city’s spending, speak promptly.

Do you think every extra penny should go back to the homeowner in lower property taxes? Do you think your city should restore staff cuts to the police department? Are there fees for park and recreation programs that could be reduced? The great majority of the 250 cities within ECM’s coverage area operate with transparency. They welcome citizen input. Check your city’s website for contact information. Send an email to your mayor and city council. Read your local ECM newspaper. We’ll be reporting the process, from early discussions, to the preliminary levy, to the final budget. Study your property tax statement. Read it thoroughly and learn what each unit of government charges you for its services. Attend your truth-in-taxation hearings in November. Write a letter to the editor with your ideas and concerns. Our economy is better. We feel relief as jobs return, housing rebounds and fiscal tensions ease. Now, think about the needs and wants in your community, and become part of the decision-making process. An opinion from the ECM Editorial Board. Sun Thisweek and the Dakota County Tribune are part of ECM Publishers Inc.

Balance needed in sports scheduling for other activities by Don Heinzman SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

There’s a big juggling act going on in suburban communities as parents try to balance their children’s sports participation with other important family activities. This is particularly the case with parents who have children who play tournaments on weekends. Often parents are forced to choose between either having their kids play ball all-day Sunday or taking them to church and participating in other family activities. Usually, parents choose the tournament play, fearing their children will be penalized for not showing up. Church officials say that until parents boycott Sunday games, nothing will happen. One coach has a simple answer: If you want your children to go to church, don’t have them join the team. Coaches are confident that, given the choice of

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Don Heinzman choosing sports or Sunday activities, parents will choose sports. Those who schedule money-making weekend tournaments contend the ball fields are available on weekends; parents who don’t work on weekends can go to the fields with their children. There are some answers. One coach says he will not schedule a game on Sunday morning, at least leaving the afternoon for ball playing. Tournaments could be scheduled Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The Minnesota State High School League, which regulates high school sports, does not schedule tourna-

ments on Sundays. Privately, some parents will tell you they wish Sundays were free for quality time with all members of the family, particularly the ones who don’t play sports. Parents should check with the coaches to see if, in fact, their children would be penalized for not showing up Sunday, as they decide whether to sign up their children. If enough parents of the skilled players rose up and asked for leniency from the Sunday scheduling, coaches would change the scheduling. An issue related to sports scheduling has come up in Princeton, where the School Board may decide to shift graduation from the traditional Friday night to Sunday afternoon. Why? Because seniors participating in tournaments can barely get back in time for graduation ceremonies on Friday night, possibly missing their ceremonies entirely.

A parent, who objects to the change, said she contacted the High School League and was told they have to schedule tournaments when the fields and the diamonds are available. Sports wins again. This problem doesn’t exist only in Princeton. The High School League Board of Directors should consider changing the schedule when most high schools throughout the state have graduation ceremonies Friday nights. No one questions the value of playing sports as a character- and team-building experience. Without a doubt, sports participation is an opportunity for parents to be involved meaningfully with their children. However, a balanced approach is needed. Don Heinzman is a columnist for ECM Publishers and a member of the ECM Editorial Board.

Letters Jobs fair attracts 700 To the editor: Last week, U.S. Rep. John Kline, R-Burnsville, hosted a career and jobs fair in Eagan. The fair featured more than 60 employers who were hiring and included organizations that provided job search services to job seekers. I would like to publicly thank the more than 700 job seekers and job providers who attended and helped make the event a success. Congressman Kline was pleased to visit with so many in attendance on Monday and he was honored to be able to facilitate interactions between job seekers and private-sector job creators from the health care, technology, financial, and retail industries, as well as educational institutions and service organizations.

We look forward to hosting additional career and jobs fairs in the future. If you would like to be notified about the next jobs fair, visit Kline’s website at http://kline.house.gov and click on the “Contact John” link, or call his Minnesota office at 952-808-1213.

would say this idea is on par with paving paths with asphalt within the park. Make the county commissioner from Eagan aware of your support of a LLR (Lebanon Light Rail). He might even land a newly created position of: County Commissioner of Lebanon Light Rail and Asphalt Trails.

BROOKE DOROBIALA District director for U.S. Rep. John Kline DENNIS FELLING Eagan

Lebanon Hills light rail To the editor: As intelligent persons, with common sense, we know the past is often a way to help predict the future. Based on that general premise it might be a good time to start talks on bringing in light rail to run next to the maze of asphalt trails proposed for the park. Ridiculous idea you say? I

Let’s open Lebanon Hills to all To the editor: I’ve read in these pages several complaints that putting a paved trail across the length of Lebanon Hills Regional Park will somehow ruin the park. I beg to differ; a paved path not only works, it has sev-

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eral benefits. A paved trail would make the park more accessible to people with a number of physical limitations. Since Lebanon Hills is a public facility, wouldn’t that be a good thing? I know from personal experience that the park can comfortably support many different kinds of activities. In the summer, my mountain-bike riding is not impaired by the fact that others are using the park for swimming or hiking. In the winter, my cross-country skiing experience is not destroyed by people who do wintertrail running on the hiking trails. So whatever people do to enjoy Lebanon Hills now, they’ll be able to do when there’s a separate, new, paved trail. Whether people want to walk on dirt trails, ride a horse, or paddle a canoe, a paved path won’t keep people from doing it. As a bonus, the proposed trail would let cyclists travel from the visitors center to points farther west, without having to venture onto Cliff Road. JOHN LaPLANTE Eagan

Concerned about pollution To the editor: The “climate change/ global warming” controversy is a confusing issue for me, and I’m wondering if we could change the subject. I’m concerned about pollution. I don’t know if that’s a hot-button topic right now anywhere in the world, but I’m 40 years old and was raised in an era when the Statue of Liberty was slowly getting eaten away by acid rain, and people

were concerned about the air they breathed. People vehemently tell me that pollution helps the technology sector and improves the quality of life for everyone in the world – especially we Americans. I’m hesitant to state the following because of the potential backlash by my political rivals, but I believe attempting to keep our American air clean is important. When I think of all the factory workers making my cigarettes who have to breathe unclean air before they get to work and after they leave work, empathy sometimes overwhelms me – the stress causing me to smoke more cigarettes per day than usual. I also strongly support clean water. If I’m drinking a beer – or having a vodka – I like to know the water contained within it won’t pollute my body and introduce any foreign chemicals that could alter my body’s chemistry or have damaging longterm side effects. ANDY ALT Lakeville

Walleye, pike face uncertain future To the editor: Envision a news clip of a future governor at the fishing opener landing a bullhead. Recent studies done by the DNR and the University of Minnesota point to a troubling future for Minnesota’s signature cold water fish, the walleye and northern pike. With atmospheric carbon doubling by the end of the century, the baby boomers will leave their children with a North American atmosphere 4 to 11 degrees warmer across winter and summer seasons, according to the International Panel

on Climate Change. Evaporation will lead to at least 8 to 12 inches lower lake levels with average stream and lake temperatures rising 3 to 4 degrees. Again, these are the averages. It’s the seasonal swings that do most of the damage. While the causes of Mille Lacs Lake’s current lowered walleye population is not clear, some of it is already being attributed to higher rates of disease and hooking mortality by fish stressed by higher peak temperatures. The Mississippi River and southern lakes, particularly Lake Pepin, will likely reach high summer temperatures above 84 degrees. Walleye and pike at these temperatures would stop feeding and experience loss in body mass. Warming northern lakes will see a loss of their main prey, the tullibee. Long term, these cold water fish will suffer a losing competition with warm water friendly blue gill, sunfish and bass. Farther south, bullheads may thrive. All of the above pose a major threat to Minnesota’s fishing and tourist industries. With current emissions, Minnesota’s climate and fishing environment will be more like Nebraska. If we continue to ignore climate change nationally and locally, we could be talking Missouri. This is not inevitable. There are proven renewable energy technologies with a fraction of the subsidies now invested in coal and oil. They offer unlimited opportunities to our state in manufacturing, construction and engineering. Besides, do we really want to trade our rod and reels for noodling? KARL FORSBERG Eagan Member of the Minnesota Climate Change Lobby

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Residents give District 196 an A Recent survey indicates voters may pass levy question by Jessica Harper SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

In a recent survey, Rosemount-Apple ValleyEagan School District residents say they are pleased with the district’s performance and may be willing to pass a levy referendum next November. The survey of 400 randomly selected households was conducted by Minneapolis research firm Morris-Leatherman Company between late June and early July and has a margin of error of plus or minus 5 percent. Though participants were selected randomly, surveyors were able to collect an accurate representation of the district’s demographics, said Morris-Leatherman representative Bill Morris, who presented the survey results at the July 22 School Board meeting. District 196 received high grades throughout the survey. An overwhelming majority of participants (90 percent) said they believe the quality of public schools in District 196 is either good or excellent. Of those responses, 36 percent said the quality is excellent. Residents also said they perceive District 196 as fiscally responsible, accountable and trustworthy. When asked about fiscal management, 65 percent said the district spends its money effectively and efficiently, 88 percent said they receive a good value for their investment, and 63 percent said they feel the district views tax increases as a last resort. There were a few dissenters: 25 percent said the district doesn’t spend efficiently, 12 percent said they don’t feel they are getting a good investment, and 27 percent said they feel the district doesn’t view taxes increases as a

last resort. Residents also indicated a high level of trust in their school district with 85 percent saying they trust District 196 will do the right thing. A large majority of participants (83 percent) said they believe the district is doing a good job preparing students for college and careers. Only 9 percent of residents said District 196 isn’t doing a good job. “This district consistently has the highest rating in Minnesota in the past two years,” Morris said. On average, 50 percent of residents believe their school district spends effectively and uses tax increases as a last resort. When asked about their satisfaction with the district’s financial management overall, 6 percent said excellent, 53 percent rated it as good, 23 percent said fair, and 10 percent said poor. These ratings put District 196 among the top three or four school districts in the state, Morris said. On average, 45 percent of residents give their suburban school district a positive rating. “It varies depending upon the district’s financial outlook. Whether they are under water or doing well,” Morris said. Residents were divided on whether District 196 is adequately funded. Of those surveyed, 51 percent said the district is adequately funded and 42 percent said no. They were also split on whether District 196’s property taxes are higher than its neighbors. Of those surveyed, 43 percent described the district’s taxes as very high or somewhat high, while 45 percent said District 196’s taxes are about average. Only 3 percent said property taxes in District 196 are lower than its neighbors.

Morris said these findings indicate the district has a modestly high hostile tax climate, however residents also indicate they may be willing to approve a levy referendum, depending upon the amount and purpose.

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support a new $36 million operating levy with 49 percent supporting or strongly supporting it and 47 percent opposing or strongly opposing the measure. The survey indicated that likely voters are also split on whether they would pass a referendum with 52 percent saying they would and 45 percent saying they wouldn’t. “With a 7 point margin, it’s too close to predict,” Morris said, adding that perhaps residents would be willing to pass a referendum but not at the state cap. Residents indicated they are not only pleased with District 196 as a whole but also highly regard the School Board, superintendent and teacher performance. Of those surveyed, 73 percent gave the School Board a high grade while 71 percent gave the superintendent a positive review. Teachers received the highest grade of 87 percent satisfaction. This is 25 percent higher than the metro average rate of satisfaction. “I’m pleased with the results because it shows we work so hard and it pays off,” said School Board Member Jackie Magnuson. Residents not only see District 196 as a provider of education but also a credible source of information. Of those surveyed, 41 percent cited the district newsletter as its main source of information for District 196 news, while 13 percent cited the local newspaper which tied with the district’s website. “Your information system is one of the finest, if not the best, in Minnesota,” Morris said.

Of those surveyed, 15 percent said they would approve all levy referendums and 64 percent said they would approve some referendums. Another 21 percent were against all levy referendums. “The support for a levy referendum is the highest we’ve seen in a campaign season,” Morris said. A strong majority (82 percent) indicated a willingness to renew a $20 million operating levy, while 58 percent indicated a willingness to pay up to $24 more per month for a new levy referendum. Of those who said they would be willing to pay more, 44 percent said they would be willing to pay up to $14 more per month. Another 34 percent said they were unwilling to pay more in taxes. Residents showed they may be more willing to approve new funding if they know its purpose. Most residents (77 percent) favor using new funding to expand STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programs, while 71 percent support using it to expand college credit courses. Residents were divided on whether to use new money to restore transportation with 59 percent in support and 40 percent opposing. A majority of residents favored property tax increases to fund increased security (70 percent), classrooms and early childhood programs (66 percent), and classroom space and kindergarten Jessica Harper is at jessica. (67 percent). harper@ecm-inc.com or Residents were divided facebook.com/sunthisweek. when asked if they would

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Eagan resident may be state’s first transgender congressional candidate by T.W. Budig ECM CAPITOL REPORTER

Paula Overby believes being a transgender candidate can attract voters outside of the political process, those unmoved by traditional candidates with traditional campaigns. Overby could be the first transgender candidate to run for Congress in Minnesota. A Democrat from Eagan, Overby is collecting signatures for a petition to file as a candidate in the 2nd Congressional District in the 2014 election. “I’m fully committed to this,” she said. Overby is one of three Eagan residents seeking the Democratic endorsement to challenge six-term U.S. Rep. John Kline,

a Republican from Burnsville. Former state Rep. Mike Obermueller, who lost to Kline in 2012, and Thomas Craft are also running. Overby depicts herself as facing “an extreme uphill battle.” Kline has a base of support in the district, Overby said. She views Obermueller as a weak candidate. And a Democratic campaign based on simply criticizing the Republican will not succeed, she said. Instead, Overby, 59, who serves on DFL State Party Central Committee, said to be successful, Democrats must appeal to groups — the young, for instance — who traditionally turn out in low numbers.

“We can defeat John Kline,” Overby said. She views herself an appealing candidate for the politically disaffected. Her candidacy is one of courage, hope, inclusion and steadfastness, she explained. Who else can politically energize these political outsiders? she asked rhetorically. Asked about gender, Overby said she understood that some people find it difficult to understand what transgender means. “It’s not a lifestyle,” she said. “It’s an identity.” Overby is currently undergoing the process of physically becoming female, she said. DFL 2nd Congressional District Chairwoman Sue Moravec said Overby has spoken at some

DFL functions. “She (Overby) has a very compelling story to tell,” Moravec said. “I really like her as a person.” Obermueller is taking Overby’s potential candidacy in stride. People should be able to run for Congress, he said. “I know she (Overby) feels deeply about the issues that are important to her,” he said. Overby helped his campaign last election, Obermueller said. But his is the only candidacy building on momentum gained last election, he said. Only his campaign can gain the funding needed to defeat Kline, Obermueller said. Overby, if her campaign progresses, could be the first trans-

Craft joins race for Democratic nomination by T.W. Budig ECM CAPITOL REPORTER

He has a candor voters will like, said Thomas Craft. A Democrat from Eagan, Craft recently announced his candidacy for Congress. He is vying among fellow Democrats to challenge sixterm Republican U.S. Rep. John Kline in 2014. “I’ve got to be honest; I don’t think he (Kline) represents the district,” Craft said. The district covers the southern metro area. Instead, Kline is intent on climbing the House Republican leadership ladder, Craft said. Born in Little Falls, Craft, 30, attended St. John’s University and holds a master’s degree from the University of Chicago. He spent one year in China studying language and culture, according to his campaign. Craft and his wife, Karolina, have a 3-year-old son and are expecting another child in October. “There’re a lot of young families in the 2nd District,” Craft said. It was fatherhood, and worries about the future awaiting his son, that moved Craft to run, he said. Beyond this, he’s seeking office because Congress isn’t working, Craft

said in announcing his candidacy. Craft will “absolutely” abide by the Democratic Party’s 2nd District endorsement, he said. Like Paula Overby of Eagan, another Democratic 2nd District congressional hopeful, Craft worked on former state Rep. Mike Obermueller’s congressional campaign in 2012. Obermueller, also of Eagan, is again seeking to take Kline on, claiming his campaign has momentum plus the ability to raise campaign funding. Craft contends he has the best chance of defeating Kline. “I think it’s good for the (Democratic) Party,” he said of competition. His candidacy can galvanize younger voters, Craft argued, and better tap into the union vote. Craft’s father, who worked on the railroad, was a union machine operator. He talked of bringing a longer view to Congress, a body in which longer views are measured in terms of news cycle, he explained. He’s willing to work with Republicans, he said. The only thing that irks him, Craft said, is unreasonableness. Craft said he’s willing to put everything on the table in the hunt

for solutions. He intends to push for a constitutional convention, or national gathering, to resolve issues facing the country. Craft looks for more federal investment in jobs, education and infrastructure. He is currently building the foundation of his campaign and is courting delegates. He looks to raise more than $2 million, saying support follows the strongest message. Craft conceded he would be outspent by Kline. But by having a strong message and appealing to young voters and others underrepresented at the polls, he can beat Kline, he argued. “It’s going to be a challenge for us, but we can do it,” he said. Kline won re-election in 2012 with about 54 percent of the vote. That was his lowest winning percentage since 2002, when he first gained office by beating former U.S. Rep. Bill Luther with about 53 percent of the vote. But Kline chalked up some losses before finally unseating Luther in a newly configured district. T.W. Budig can be reached at tim.budig@ecm-inc.com.

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Cuts loom in District 196 without levy referendum, officials say State funding increases expected but provide little relief by Jessica Harper SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The state is also currently working to repay districts for the state aid shift, which is expected to be repaid by September. In addition to repaying shifts, the state has promised to fund all-day kindergarten. “This isn’t new revenue, but it will help district parents,” Solomon said. Solomon noted that the new all-day kindergarten funding will enable the district to lower fees for its program. Officials expect participation in the program will increase from 60 percent of kindergartners to 90 percent as a result. Solomon said he expects, the district will face additional costs associated with higher enrollment in the program. District 196 will also receive a $514,000 increase in special education funding in 2013-14 and a $2.5 million increase in 201415. In addition to funding increases, the state has agreed to simplify the per pupil calculation and restore integration funding.

Recent state funding increases have helped the Rosemount-Apple ValleyEagan School District balance the books this year, but officials say deep cuts are looming without a levy referendum. Officials say they expect the district could face $9.5 million in budget adjustments in 2014-15 and $23.5 million in adjustments in 2015-16. Although the district is expected to receive 1.3 percent increases in the basic funding formula during those years, it won’t cover the shortfall, said Jeff Solomon, finance director for District 196. “Although we are grateful, the increase is still 1 percent below inflation,” Solomon said. A recent citizen survey indicated majority support for passage of a new operating levy referendum (see related story). At the same time, the state has promised to repay a property tax shift imposed on the school district. The Legislature plans Jessica Harper is at jessica. to use a projected $462 harper@ecm-inc.com or million surplus to repay facebook.com/sunthisweek. all Minnesota school districts.

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A Malayan tapir calf was born July 20 at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley. The calf is currently off exhibit with its mother, but can be seen via webcam at http://www. mnzoo.org/animals/animals_liveCam_tapir.asp. (Photo courtesy Minnesota Zoo)

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The annual ProAct Golf Classic fundraiser will be Monday, Aug. 19, at the Hastings Country Club. The 18-hole event begins with registration 10-11:30 a.m., with an early lunch starting at 10:45 a.m. and a shotgun start at 11:45 a.m. Live and silent auctions, a raffle and a gourmet dinner will follow the game. The four-person scramble-style event features golf skill challenges and group photos, as well as prizes for winning teams. The cost is $150 per golfer, which includes lunch and dinner, a golf cart, use of the clubhouse and driving range as well as an offer of one future complimentary round of golf with the purchase of one round at the country club. A portion of the cost is tax-deductible. The price for the dinner only is $35. To register, go to proactinc.org or contact Sheena Henry at 651-289-3149 or shenry@proactinc.org. Sponsorships are also available.

The Metropolitan Council has awarded a grant to Dakota County Parks that will partially fund the purchase a 56-acre property containing a home, sawmill and other buildings constructed in the early 1860s along the base of Schaarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bluff on the banks of the Mississippi River. Dakota County Parks intends to interpret this historic homestead in the future as part of the cultural and natural history of Spring Lake Park Reserve. The site includes the Lee Mill Cave, in which Native American artifacts were found, and the McCarnel Mill, where Spring Lake Flour was milled at the turn of the century.

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Sports Dakota Rev teams shine on big stages Girls Premier squads win two major tourneys moe, Christina Barry, Ellie Peck, Emma Brechlin, Hannah Fuller, Katy Lee, Katie Brumley, Lindsay Hoeppner, Mara Flaherty, Megan Whitney, Melissa Sollie, Rachel Ranke and Stephanie Schaffer. Mia Giorgi, Hannah Marion, Kelly Partington and Jessica Ojala of Dakota Rev’s U14 Premier team were “guest players” for the Revenge at nationals.

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Two Premier-level teams from Dakota Rev Soccer Club took their game on the road recently, with astonishingly good results. The Dakota Rev Revenge won the girls Under-15 Premier group championship at the U.S. Club Soccer National Cup XII finals, winning all four of its games. It’s believed to be the first time a Minnesota team has finished first at that tournament. Last week the Dakota Rev Rampage won the girls U17 championship at the Gothia Cup, a tournament in Gothenburg, Sweden, that bills itself as the “World Youth Cup.” It’s the largest soccer tournament in the world in terms of number of participants (last week’s USA Cup in Blaine is the largest tourney in the Western Hemisphere). The Rampage went 8-0 in the Gothia Cup and allowed one goal the entire tournament. Both Dakota Rev teams had numerous players from Dakota County.

Revenge The Revenge’s trip to the U.S. National Cup started last summer when it won the U14 Classic 1 championship at the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association summer state tournament. That guaran-

Rampage

Dakota Rev Rampage players gather for a team photo at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport before leaving for the Gothia Cup in Sweden, where they won the girls Under-17 championship. (Photo submitted) teed a promotion to Pre“I think we were more ness while playing a chalmier status for 2013, and fit than the other teams,” lenging schedule. The an opportunity for the Re- Revenge coach Bulut Oz- team won six games at a venge to test itself against turk said. “The first 15- tournament in Las Vegas competition from outside 20 minutes of each game earlier this year despite Minnesota. were tough, then we were having only three substiThe team won its di- able to wear down the oth- tutes. vision in the Midwest er teams with our fitness The coach also made Regional League, then and we got some opportu- sure to tell the players took first in the National nities to score. they had a chance to make Cup Midwest Regional “That’s what happened Minnesota soccer history in Chicago. After finish- in our second game there. before the National Cup ing second in its division We got down early; we final. Asked if he was at the USA Cup Weekend were behind 2-0 at half- concerned about putting tournament in Blaine, the time, but we scored three too much pressure on the Revenge went to Aurora, goals in the second half to players, Ozturk said, “not Colo., for the national win.” at all. With the experienctournament not entirely The Revenge beat es this group has had, they knowing what to expect. JASA Costal Surge of know they can be successThe Revenge had never Jacksonville, N.C., 2-0 in ful. When they get on the seen any of the other the championship game field, they’re very relaxed.” teams it was scheduled to Sunday. Revenge players who play at the National Cup. Ozturk, who also participated in the nationIt also was played at a coaches the girls varsity al tournament are Alexis higher altitude, which as it at Lakeville North High Tousignant, Allie Leeman, turned out was to the Re- School, said the Revenge Andrea Medellin, Cassidy venge’s advantage. developed mental tough- Leininger, Chloee Sag-

Schmitz comes close in Minnesota State Open

ers, three from ShattuckMary’s and one from another Dakota Rev team. Rampage head coach Tobbe Thorsell is a native of Sweden who played in the Gothia Cup. ShattuckSt. Mary’s coach Mika Elovaara assisted Thorsell on the trip. The Rampage rolled through group play, defeating two teams from Sweden and one from Germany by a combined 10-0. The team outscored five playoff opponents 161, with the closest game being a 1-0 victory in the semifinals over Cestria Girls FC, an English team. More than 1,500 teams played in the Gothia Cup, and there were 77 in the girls U17 division. The Rampage roster for the Gothia Cup consisted of Apple Valley residents Kellie McGahn, Brianna Lindstrom, Julia Lam, Emily Sutliff and Katie Eaton, Rosemount residents Kaylie Hanson and Paige Wilberding, Leah Schmidt of Eagan, Natalie Muench of Burnsville, Lauren Sherry of Elko, Jamie Rademacher of White Bear Lake, Katlin Ptacek of Owatonna, Emily Eslinger of Wayzata, Emily Graupmann of Excelsior, Ella Stout of Minneapolis, Mackenzie Graybill of Lakeville, Adeline Lust of Northfield and Kennedy Ulrich of Canada.

Not all of the Rampage players’ families could make the trip to Sweden for the Gothia Cup. Those who had to stay home gathered at Al Baker’s restaurant in Eagan, which allowed them to put the live stream of the U17 championship game on the restaurant’s televisions. What they saw was another dominating performance by the Rampage, which defeated LB07, a Swedish team, 2-0 in the final. Kellie McGahn and Mackenzie Graybill scored the Rampage’s goals. McGahn plays high school soccer at Eastview. Graybill, a Lakeville resident, attends Shattuck-St. Mary’s. Current and former players from Eastview, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Lakeville North, Rosemount and Eagan high schools, as well as the School of Environmental Studies, played on Email Mike Shaughnessy at the Rampage. The team mike.shaughnessy@ecmalso had four guest play- inc.com.

All smiles at USA Cup opener

Farmington native ties for second following playoff by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Farmington native Sammy Schmitz, a twotime Minnesota Golf Association Player of the Year, was in a playoff Sunday for what would have been the biggest title of his career. But University of Minnesota golfer Jon DuToit birdied the first hole of the Minnesota State Open playoff to snatch the championship from Schmitz’s grasp Sunday at Edinburgh USA in Brooklyn Park. It was the second time in three years Schmitz finished second in the state open. Schmitz, who plays out of Valleywood Golf Course, broke par all three rounds of last weekend’s tournament, shooting 69, 71 and 68 for a 208 total (8 under par). His final round included a 3-under 33 on the back nine and a 20-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole. Former Elk River High School golfer Clayton Rask, who now plays on various mini-tours, had a one stroke lead with one hole to play in the final round but made bogey and wound up in the playoff with Schmitz and DuToit. Schmitz and Rask both parred the first playoff hole but DuToit, a former Chaska High School player, made a 10-foot putt for birdie and the victory. Because Schmitz and DuToit are amateurs, Rask ended up with the $8,500 firstplace money. Schmitz, who won the MGA Player of the Year award in 2011 and 2012, has been a consistent high finisher in local events. He won the MGA Mid-Amateur in 2011 and the MGA Mid-Players match-play tournament the following year. He played college golf at St. John’s and briefly turned professional and played mini-tours before regaining his amateur status. Another reinstated amateur, Trent Peterson of

Valleywood (and formerly of Eagan High School), finished tied for sixth at 4 under. Several other players with connections to Valleywood also made the cut. Amateur Justin Burleson tied for 26th at 2 over. Tyler Ekenberg, a mini-tour player who competed at Apple Valley High School, also finished in the tie for 26th and won $531.25. Ralph Baxley earned $378 by tying for 36th place at 4 over. Chris Borgen, a teaching professional at Lost Spur in Eagan, tied for 26th. Justin Doeden, a June 2013 graduate of Lakeville South High School, qualified as an amateur and tied for 48th at 6 over. Defending state open champion Ryan Peterson, a two-time state high school individual champion while at Eagan (he tied Trent Peterson for the title one year), struggled to an 80 in the first round but was able to make the cut, finish 7 over for the tournament and earn $275. Many of the best players Minnesota has produced have won the Minnesota State Open. Former champions include Tom Lehman, who won the second of back-to-back titles in 1990. Six years later, he won the British Open.

MGA Amateur Earlier last week, the state’s best amateur golfers gathered for the MGA Amateur Championship at Medina Golf and Country Club. After three days of play in sweltering weather, Sam Matthew of Midland Hills Country Club and the University of North Dakota finished with a 4-under total of 212 to win by one stroke. Trent Peterson, playing in the state amateur for the first time since winning it in 2008, tied for fifth at 3 over. Peterson spent some time as a professional before regaining his amateur See GOLF, 11A

Players from South Metro Futbol Club walk into the National Sports Center stadium during opening ceremonies for the USA Cup youth soccer tournament last week in Blaine. South Metro FC is based in Farmington. (Photo by Jason Olson)

Notebook: Local baseball heating up by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Summer baseball has reached the playoff stage, with big games happening all over the metro area in the coming days. Quarry Point Park in Apple Valley is the site of the state Senior Babe Ruth (ages 16-19) tournament that runs through Saturday. Defending state champion Eastview is the host. The state champion will advance to the Midwest Plains Regional Tournament beginning Thursday, Aug. 1, at Alimagnet Fields in Burnsville. But the state champion won’t be the only Minnesota team participating. On Sunday and Monday, tryouts will be held in Apple Valley for a Metro Senior Babe Ruth League all-star team that will serve as the Midwest Plains Regional host. No players from the state championship team will be selected for the all-star

team. The Midwest Plains Regional winner goes to the Babe Ruth World Series beginning Aug. 15 in Andalusia, Ala. The Metro Senior Babe Ruth League consists of 22 teams from the Twin Cities suburbs. It includes teams representing Lakeville North, Burnsville, Elko, Eagan, Eastview, Apple Valley and Farmington. American Legion, the other baseball outlet for players ages 16-19, is in its Sub-State playoffs this week. Burnsville, the second-ranked team in the state, is the top seed for the Sub-State 5 tournament at Legion Field in Apple Valley and Alimagnet Fields. The Cobras were to play Farmington on Thursday night as the double-elimination tournament began. Farmington defeated St. Paul Park 9-6 on Monday to earn a spot in Thursday’s game. Other games Thursday were to match

Lakeville South against New Prague, Apple Valley against Inver Grove Heights and Rosemount against Woodbury Blue. The championship game will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Legion Field, with a second game if necessary at 4 p.m. The winner advances to the state tournament beginning Aug. 1 in Edina. Several other local Legion teams will be in the Sub-State 6 tournament in Dundas. Eagan, ranked fourth in the state, is the top seed in that tournament, and Eastview and Lakeville North also are in the field. The Sub-State 6 championship game is 1 p.m. Sunday.

AV champs

the Cadet Greco-Roman championship at 160 pounds. After winning his third individual Minnesota high school championship in March, Hall went to Colorado Springs, Colo., to continue his training at the U.S. Olympic Center. He is expected to return to AVHS for the 2013-14 wrestling season, when he will be a sophomore. Seth Gross won the junior national freestyle title at 132 pounds, defeating Kyle Gliva 8-5 in the finals in a match that paired two Minnesota high school champions from 2013. Gross won the Class AAA championship at 132, while Gliva, wrestling for Simley, won the same weight in the Class AA tourney. Gross won nine of his 10 matches in the national tourney.

Two wrestlers from Apple Valley High School won their weight classes at the USA Wrestling Junior and Cadet National Championships earlier Email Mike Shaughnessy at this month in Fargo, N.D. mike.shaughnessy@ecmMark Hall, represent- inc.com. ing Team Colorado, won

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Sports Briefs Farmington 12s win MBT

Farmington native Sammy Schmitz finished second in the Minnesota State Open for the second time in three years. (Photo by Mark Brettingen/Minnesota Golf Association) GOLF, from 10A

cations in Apple Valley and Eagan, with the championship game at Eastview High School. Burnsville Black was undefeated in pool play, defeating teams from Waconia, Mahtomedi and Blaine by a combined 31-0. In the playoffs, Burnsville defeated Shakopee 9-4, Lakeville South 10-2 and Champlin-Dayton 7-0 to reach the championship game. Team members include Mitchell Remarcik, Casey Myers, Tim Urlaub, Keegan Baldwin, Grant Ahcan, Jett Heinen, Toby Jacobson, Max Carlson, Mitchell Drews, Dylan Kiratli, Joe Anderson and Konnor Kirchoffner.

Farmington defeated Chanhassen 3-0 in the 12AAA division final at the Minnesota Baseball Tournaments state championships July 14 at Johnny Cake Ridge Park in Apple Valley. The Tigers were undefeated in pool play, beating Plymouth/Wayzata 8-6, Lakeville North 11-1 and Little Falls 6-3. In the playoffs, they beat Osseo/Maple Grove 10-2, Woodbury 6-2 and Monticello 8-6 before facing Chanhassen in the championship game. Team members are Josiah Needham, Jacob Bormann, Nick Savisik, Riley Polson, Alex Mach, Carter Larimer, Zach Jakubowsky, Brady Ace at Brackett’s Bean, Adam Weed, Jameson Shrum, Alijah Moe Lynn Buri of Lakeville scored a hole-inand Hunter Conrad. Head coach is Kevin Con- one at Brackett’s Crossing Country Club on rad. Assistant coaches are Chad Weed and Char- July 16. lie Savisik, and Mike Moe is the team manager. He used a 4-iron for his ace on the 176yard second hole.

TAGS taking fall signups TAGS Gymnastics is accepting registrations for Fall 1 sessions at its facilities in Apple Valley and Eden Prairie. The session starts Sept. 3. Classes are offered for boys and girls ages 15 months to 17 years. For more information, visit www.tagsgym. com or call 952-431-6445 (Apple Valley) or 952-920-5342 (Eden Prairie).

status. Among players finishing in a tie for 18th at 8 over were Lakeville North High School incoming senior Freddy Thomas and Concordia University incoming junior Adam Petterson, a Lakeville North graduate. Thomas tied for BV Black is state champ second in the state high Burnsville Black defeated St. Michael-Alschool Class AAA tournabertville 2-0 for the 11AAA division title at ment in June. Justin Burleson and the Minnesota Baseball Tournaments state Schmitz, both of Valley- championships July 14. The tournament took place at several lowood Golf Club, were in a tie for 28th at 9 over. Another Valleywood player, J.T. Johnson, tied for 34th at 10 over. Matt Chalberg of Heritage Links in Lakeville tied for 60th at 20 over.

Irish Dome flag football

will participate in scrimmages and skills competitions. The marching band, Blazette dance team and BHS cheerleaders will perform. There will be opportunities to test-drive new vehicles. Local artist Bryce Davidson will draw caricatures. A raffle will be held and Burnsville high school football clothing will be available for sale. Food also will be available. Admission is free.

Berreman earns honor Lisa Berreman, an Eagan native and Dartmouth College senior, was named to the Eastern College Athletic Conference women’s hockey all-academic team for the 2012-13 school year. Berreman was one of five Dartmouth players who received the honor for the fourth time. Players are eligible for the all-academic team if they have a grade-point average higher than 3.0 a 4.0 scale or if they have a GPA above 3.0 over the last three semesters.

The Irish Sports Dome in Rosemount will offer a men’s flag football league this fall LV South fall signups The Lakeville South High School activities through TC Flag Football. League play will be Saturdays from Sept. department is asking students registering for 14 through Nov. 16. For more information fall activities to do so by Aug. 8. Fall activities start Monday, Aug. 12. Stuvisit www.irishsportsdome.com, email sales@ dent-athletes will not be allowed to practice if irishsportsdome.com or call 651-423-0540. eligibility requirements are not completed. The school’s mandatory parent-athleteBurnsville football kickoff coach meeting is 6 p.m. Aug. 12 in the high The Burnsville football third annual “Kick school auditorium. The meeting will cover eliOff Bash” will be 5-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, in gibility requirements and include a speech by Bob Pates Stadium at Burnsville High School. Desiree Larson, track and field coach at the The event will showcase Burnsville High University of North Dakota. School and Burnsville Athletic Club teams as For more information, visit www.lshs.new. they prepare for the 2013 season. The teams rschooltoday.com/.

Valley United marches in at USA Cup

Hegland wins Bruce Hegland of Apple Valley last weekend won the Minnesota Public Golf Association Senior Public Links championship by 10 strokes at Southbrook Golf Club in Annandale. Hegland was the only player to finish under par for the 36-hole tournament. He shot 68 the first day and followed with a 70 for a total of 138, 6 under par. Email Mike Shaughnessy at mike.shaughnessy@ecminc.com.

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ing a blast.â&#x20AC;? Schroeder admits the new job comes with a lot more responsibilities than anticipated but is enjoying his time in both the fire and sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s departments, which he calls â&#x20AC;&#x153;the best of both worlds.â&#x20AC;? While theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re two different mindsets, Schroeder finds he is able to transfer the skills used between the two departments. His experience with emergency management and communication are useful in both workplaces, especially with high-intensity calls. Schroeder says he has to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;the calm of the stormâ&#x20AC;? when responding in order to keep anxiety levels down. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not feeling calm, you have that responsibility to always show it,â&#x20AC;?

Schroeder said. Schroeder also does his fair share of interviewing, testifying, and listening, which help him in his new role of fire chief. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ability to listen to people is a great trait as a supervisor,â&#x20AC;? Schroeder said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have an open door policy and participatory style of leadership. I like to create ownership within the firefighters.â&#x20AC;? In his time as a public servant, Schroeder has put out house fires, delivered babies and intervened after car accidents. But one incident remains in the back of his mind â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a head-on car accident. A driver was trapped in the car unresponsive. Racing against the clock, first responders freed the driver and got him to the

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nomic Development Authority at Farmington. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It broke my heart when Blondieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s closed, but we wanted to get a restaurant up and running again,â&#x20AC;? Zeiman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I grew up with Ground Round, but I hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t heard about it in a long time. If I was going to do a restaurant, I wanted to do a franchise rather than do something independent.â&#x20AC;? Growing on the East Coast, Zeimen had fond memories of visiting the Ground Round with his family. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In one of the studies of Farmington, there was a call for an Applebeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, but I think Ground Round is even better,â&#x20AC;? Zeiman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We feel so many people are driving out of town to find places to eat. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be

the first big franchise in Farmington.â&#x20AC;? Farmington boasts Carboneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizzeria and Sports Bar, along with Long Branch Saloon and Eatery, Celts Pub and the Farmington Steak House. Zeiman said Ground Roundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main competition is chain restaurants in other cities like Rosemount or Lakeville. The Ground Round was a bigger franchise in the 1980s and 1990s, but many have disappeared. There was one at the current Roasted Pear location in Burnsville, but in 2004, Ground Round filed for bankruptcy. Several owners kept it going by forming a co-op franchise. Now there are franchises in Winona, Waconia, Worthington and

Rochester. Expansion into the Twin Cities starts with the location in Farmington. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more opening,â&#x20AC;? Zeiman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re targeting Burnsville and the Bloomington area and working their way up. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re coming back to the Twin Cities. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taking independent investors, but people remember Ground Round fondly.â&#x20AC;? Zeiman is expecting to hire about 95 people. He already has four managers in place, but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accepting applications for other positions at their website at www.groundround.com.

been going through this. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember a time anymore when we werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going through this. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our life.â&#x20AC;? He went through two bone marrow transplants. In the process, he developed a graft-versus-host disease where his marrow fights his own cells damaging his lungs and immune system. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was supposed to last six months, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been three years,â&#x20AC;? Edwards said. Edwards has been Derekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary caregiver throughout his battle. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expecting the speech to be therapeutic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been so long that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been doing this, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind talking

about this,â&#x20AC;? Edwards said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard for me to talk to people who are just starting this process because Derekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey has been so unique. When he was first diagnosed the doctors said this is the cancer to get; thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a 90 percent cure rate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He had a really aggressive strain.â&#x20AC;? Hopeful is a challenging place to be for Edwards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to be really upbeat,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People always say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how you do it.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; It does get hard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I almost donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be hopeful because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too hard to come back to hope. But you do it. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hopeful

again. We think Derek is on a path. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve weened him off the really strong medication,â&#x20AC;? she said. The Relay for Life raises more than $400 million annually nationwide and uses the money for research of every type of cancer as well as providing free information and services to cancer patients and their caregivers. Relay for Life has events in more than 5,000 communities in 20 countries, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.

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them the opportunity to get through material as quickly as they wanted to or to spend extra time on something they didn’t understand. Customizing education is perhaps the biggest goal of having the tablets. “(It’s about) customization of learning, helping different groups learn at their own rate,” School Board Member Brian Treakle said. City Council members expressed that community members often ask them about the cost associated with the tablets. Treakle said the district didn’t use funds that could be used to pay teachers. “By law, it’s two separate funds,” he said. There were also several offsets from other departments by moving off paper to a digital realm. The need for numerous copies of worksheets and tests was cut down drastically. “We’ve been using a half million dollars’ worth of paper annually,” Treakle said. “We’d like to whittle that down to $100,000.” The district won’t need to update textbooks as frequently, if at all, and some teachers have been creating their own textbooks Email Andy Rogers at using free digital material. andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

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Asphalt Driveways Call Scott 952-890-9461

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

2620

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Lawn & Garden

2360

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Painting

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2600

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2470

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Plumbing

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Tree Service

2620

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2350

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Landscaping

2350

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2420

Painting

Window Cleaning

Rich's Window Cleaning Quality Service. Affordable rates. 952-435-7871

3000

3030

Merchandise Appliances

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Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

ART SALE - 50% Off 7/26-27 & 8/2-3 (9a-5p)

3840 Lakeland Ave. N. Robbinsdale, MN 55422 For more info: 612-716-3000

3090

Cemetery Lots

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Estate Sales

BLOOMINGTON

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1536 Aquila Ave. August 1 & 2 (9-5)

Royal Doulton Dansk China Set, Furs, Sleep Number Bed, Natuzzi Leather Sectional & Designer Tables, Great Smalls. CASH ONLY.

Estate/Moving Sale

DECK CLEANING

www.rooftodeckmn.com

2660

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651-699-3504

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2490

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Painting & Drywall

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Painting

2420

7750 Upper 171st St West ROBBINSDALE

Furniture (LR, BR, DR); dishes; flatware, freezer; more! Call 763-533-8458

ST. LOUIS PARK

2310 Rhode Island Ave. So.

7/25-26-27 (9am-5pm)

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WAYZATA ESTATE SALE

3455 Northome Road July 25-26, 9-4; July 27, 9-2.

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QN. PILLOWTOP SET

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3250

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Lic. #BC626700

Furnishings

Medical Supplies

Electric Scooter, like new! Used twice. New $2,100; Now $1,100. 763-571-4792

3970

Pets

Misc. Wanted

3270

Buying Old Trains & Toys

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

952-933-0200

WANTED Old Stereo / Hifi equip.

Andy 651-329-0515

Musical Instuments

3280

Spinet Piano - FREE

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ArborBarberMN.com

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Silver Fox Services

No Subcontractors Used.

Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586

2420

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Tree Service

3500

Garage Sales

APPLE VALLEY 13645 Harwell Path 7/2627th 9am-3pm. HH, furn, antiques & college stuff! Apple Valley 7/26 (10-3), 7/27 (9-2) Furn, many HH items, holiday dĂŠcor. 8746 Highwood Way APPLE VALLEY Moving Sale! 13600 Garrett Ave 7/25-27th 9-5pm Quality furn, antiques, HH, garden tools & more! Bloomington Church Rummage Sale

July 25-26-27, Thurs & Fri (95); Sat (9-12) MN Valley UU Fellowship 10715 Zenith Av S

Bloomington GARAGE SALE Thurs-Fri, July 25-26 (8-5)

5801 West 102nd Street

Bloomington Moving Sale 8/1-3 (9-5) Furn., HH, dĂŠcor, cloz, toys, more! 1343 Park Rd

Multi-Family Sale

One day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sat, Aug. 3 (8-5)

9030 Kell Circle

Bloomingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 Fam Sale! July 25-27; 8-5. Kids & adult cloz, furn, bed & bath. Lots of misc. 9306 Oakland Av S Brooklyn Park

Huge 250 Family Sale!

Family of God Church 7/31 (5-8) $3 Adm.; 8/1 (9-8); 8/2 (9-5); 8/3 (9-12) 8625 Zane Ave. North Brooklyn Center July 24 - 27 Brooklyn United Meth. Church 7/24 (5-8) Pre-sale $3 Adm. 7/25-26 (10-7); 7/27 Sat. 9-10:15 (many items Â˝ price), 10:30-12 ($5 Box Sale) For more info & photos:

www.bumc.org 7200 Brooklyn Blvd.

BROOKLYN PARK 7/257/27; 7am-? Elec Games HH, Holiday, sports, F Cab cloz more. 708 74th Av N Brooklyn Park Church Rummage Sale 7/31 (5-8p) $3 Adm; 8/1 (8-7); 8/2 (8-5) - $4 Bag day & Â˝ Price. 7708 62nd Ave. N. Brooklyn Park MULTI-FAM 8/1-3 (9-5) Furn., HH, Boats, Toys, Tools, Kitchen, Jewelry, Yard. 5309 82nd Ave. N. Brooklyn Park N'brhd Sale 7/25-27 (9-5) HH items, cloz, toys, dishes. Daycare closing - many kids things! 9044 Farnsworth Ct

BURNSVILLE 2700 Wren Ct. 7/26-27 8-4p. Vintage & antqs. Silverplate, Pyrex, quilts, furn. Columbia Heights Multi-Family N'brhd Sales 7/26-27 (9-4) Kids items, cloz, HH items, tools, more! 50Â˝ & 50th Ave. between Jackson & Monroe

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2620

Tree Service

2620

Tree Service

Senior Rentals

N ATTENTIO SENIORS! Senior Discounts

St Philips Luth. Church

Presale 7/31 (5-8p) $5 Adm;

8/1-2 (9-7); 8/3 (9-11:30) Sat - most items Â˝ price & $5/bag for most Cloz. 6180 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley www.splcmn.org

GOLDEN VALLEY Estate Sale â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3831 Bassett Creek Dr. Fri 7:30-6; Sat 7:30-5. Furn, construction material, cloz, toys, books. LAKEVILLE 17160 Hamilton Dr. 8/1-2 86pm. HH, furn, cloz, tools, antiqs, books, sno blower LAKEVILLE 24320 Dodd Blvd Moving Sale! Thurs 7/25 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sun 7/28th 9-4pm.

8/4 (11-5) $5 Presale Adm.; 8/5 (10-8); 8/6 (10-8) half price day, $5 bags of books, other items 25% off; 8/7 (10-6) Bag day $8, $10 & $20 & 50% off other merch.

New Hope Estate / Gift Shop and Garage Sale 7/25-26 (8-5); 7/27 (9-4) New & used items! 4633 Oregon Ave. North PLYMOUTH TOYS, TOYS, TOYS! August 1 & 2 (8-5) 4310 Jewel Lane North Plymouth: Multi-Family 7/24-26; & 7/31 - 8/1-2 (9-5) HH items, furn., books, kids cloz. 12310 26th Av N Richfield Moving Sale 8/1-2 (8-4) lawnmwr, snowblwr, yard tools, furn., LPs, dĂŠcor, HH, more! 6900 12th Av So Richfield: Multi-Family Furn., HH, truck equip., DVD, Wmns. cloz. 8/1-2 (8-5) 7438 13th Ave. South St Louis Park Church â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fundraiser 2941 Rhode Island Ave S 7/27 & 8/3 Boutique

3700

Leisure

3720

Boats, New & Used

Chrysler 17ft, fiberglass open bow-tri hull, Good Cond. *New price $875 612-825-6283

4000

4100

Family Care Child Care

Diane's Daycare - Pilot Knob & 140 St. Apple Valley. Opngs all ages.Call for more info 612-384-2289

5000

5200

3699 Woodland Trail

EAGAN 4858 Sheffield Ln 8/2-3 9-6 Desk, College, TV, micro. Comp, sm appls HH & cloz! Eagan 7/25-27 (10-6) HH, furn., collectibles, tools! Priced to sell! 3074 Timberwood Ct

Rentals Townhouse For Rent

AV TH! 2BR/1.5 BA, Fplc., W/D, lg. Kitch, $1200+utils. 651-437-8627

5400

EAGAN Multi-fam! 1138 Tiffany Pt HH, furn, Adlt/kids cloz. Toys & Misc. 7/24-27 9-5pm

5700

Pets

5100

7600

Townhomes for Sale

AV: Townh Deluxe 4 BR, 3 BA, 2700 s.f. By Owner, $314,000 612-518-0608

7700

Lots for Sale

Lake Traverse- Lvl lot , MN side, Well /septic system & electric. Inc. Back lot w/lrg steel bldg. for up to 8 vehicles & RV Bay.75 frnt ft, $70,000. Owner financing. Phyllis: Dakota Properties: 605 8681813

8100

Burnsville: Rambush Estates

2200 sq ft Manuf. Home One level living. Living rm + Fam rm w/fplc. Whirlpool tub in master bath. $1665/mo.

952-890-8440

8400

Homes for Sale

Crystal- House for sale 4Br, 2Ba $200,000. Call Paul : 609-819-5698

9000

9050

Employment Health Care

PCA's

Regency Home HealthCare is seeking part time day, evening, and overnight PCAs to care for individuals in their homes. Help needed in the Mendota Heights and Hastings areas. Responsible for assisting with client cares, food prep, light housekeeping, and laundry. Must be compassionate, have great attention to detail, excellent problem solving, communication skills, and must have a valid driver's license. If interested please submit online application at www.regencyhhc.com or fax resume attn: Allison @ 651-488-4656. EOE

9100

FT Sheet Metal Installer Wanted Must have 3 yrs exp. in new housing & remodeling. 952-492-2440

Help Wanted/ Full Time

CARPENTER/SIDER Local co. seeks carpenter w/at least 5 yrs exp. for framing, windows, siding, etc. Must have DL, & transportation. Sara 651-271-5834

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Established company seeking self motivated, hard working individuals. Excellent pay. Room for advancement. Immediately start. Call Chris at 612-749-9752

Storage

Castle Rock STORAGE 6X 8 just $39 Outside starts at $29 crstoreandstorage@ yahoo.com 651-463-4343 Self Storage- Inver Grove Heights-8 x 20 units Secure and Dry: 651-983-7796

6400

Lakeville 1BR, 1BA quiet 4-plex, heat & gar included. No pets. Avl. Now $495 952-495-4095

9100

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Boat for days & never see the same shoreline! New 1 BR, Kitchen, loft, LR with 11â&#x20AC;&#x2122; cathedral ceiling, large deck ~700 sq. ft., air/heat, boat slip, pool, beach, many species of fish. 1 hour from Minneapolis. Sleeps 6-8, furnished, $89,900. RV Lots To Own (20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x42â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) start at $39,900. Save money on gas and never make another reservation. All lots have lake views and boat slip. Mark 651-270-3226

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18096 Browns Lake Road, Richmond, MN 56368

Equipment Technician

Employee will be cleaning, inspecting and servicing medical equipment, document and ship broken equipment to required manufacture, computer skills needed, experience preferred but not necessary we will train. Please send resumes to mwinecke@ cornermedical.com FT Children's Ministry Program Coordinator Seeking qualified candidate w/background in Education, Child Development, and Ministry exp. Complete Job description: www.sotv.org Contact nora.petree@sotv.org

Deputy City Clerk/ Executive Assistant Starting Salary: $21.28-$24.63 Salary Range: $21.28-$27.16/hr Applicants must complete an on-line application to be considered. For complete job description and to apply, please visit our website at: www.burnsville.org Closing date for applications is 08/12/13. An AA/EEO Employer

Oasys Technologies Inc. has openings Software Engineer (OS130701) with Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Engineering (any), Technology or related to work on Software Dev using Java/J2EE design, coding, development, UNIX Linux scripting, PGP encryption, testing, Autosys Job Scheduling,creating RPM & promoting RPM package. Involve in scrum meetings. Develop using JSP, HTML, CSS, AJAX, Javascript & JQuery. Web component design& dev. using Struts framework, EJB, JSP & Servlets. Create SQL queries to interact with Database & JDBC for database connectivity. Involve in back end development & deployment of application. Involve in defect fixing & logged. Involve in SIT test scripts. Competitive Salary. Work location is Eagan, MN, Minneapolis-St. Paul metro with required travel to client locations throughout USA. Please mail resumes to Oasys Technologies Inc., 1250 Yankee Doodle Rd, Suite 222, Eagan, MN 55121 or Fax to (651) 234-0099 email to jobs@oasys-corp.com

LOAN PROCESSOR Citizens Bank Minnesota is seeking a skilled and experienced commercial/mortgage Loan Processor in our Lakeville Branch If you are a high-performing person with attention to detail skills this is the position for you. This position will assist lenders by preparing and processing loan documentation, ordering and obtaining any necessary supporting documents, filing recordable documents, inputting and maintaining loans on the Bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s core software, maintaining loan files and renewal documentation and providing service to loan customers. Citizens Bank Minnesota continually receives a 5-Star Superior Rating by Bauer Financial, and has been in the banking business for 137 years. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a trusted financial institution. If you have the ability to multi-task, are self-motivated and would enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this is the job for you. This full-time position offers a competitive wage and full benefits package. Experience preferred but will train the right person.

CNC Machinist-W. Bloomington machine shop looking for CNC Machinist.Fax resume : 952-944-7872

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Apple Valley/Lakeville border: 3 BR, 1 BA 3 season porch, all remodeled, pets OK. $27,000 Call Dona 612-581-3833

9100

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Education

Located in Shakopee, New Hope and Lakeville. Entry level positions available All shifts $8.50-$10 hour. Open House EVERY Wednesday 9-3. No Appt Necessary. Bloomington, Chaska and New Hope office. Call 952-924-9000 for more information.

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9100

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McLane Minnesota, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire-Hathaway, is currently seeking qualified candidates to join our team! McLane, a wholesale grocery distributor, has been in business for over 100 years and continues to grow each year! Our Minnesota location has recently added to our portfolio of outstanding customers and must fill the following positions immediately.

Taher, Inc. is currently seeking a Food Service DiAdministrative asst / rector to work in a K-12 accounting clerk M-F school lunch program lo- Days $12.60/hr. must cated in Montgomery, MN. have previous accountThis person will be re- ing and admin exp, AS sponsible for client and degree pref community relationships, Full Case Grocery budgets, and P&L. Job candidate should be dedi- Selectors 7:30 am Start, M-F $13.30/hr cated, have food production skills, be highly motiCandy Repack Selecvated and have a passion tors 6am Start, M-F for quality service and $11.25/hr have a degree as a Dietician or in Food Service High School Diploma or Management. Please send GED required. We are resume to hr@taher.com seeking candidates with a good work history, great attendance record. Must pass drug screen, physical (if required) and backFraming Carpenters and Window Installers ground check. Some posiAll levels of exp. Work lo- tions require additional cally, no overnight/out of skills. town travel. Positions are If you are interested in FT and benefits eligible. Must have valid D/L, pass joining the McLane Team please email or fax your background check and drug screen. Call our job resume, stop in to fill out an application. line at: 952.380.3720 Or send resumes to: jobs@carpentrycontractors.com

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Teachers & Assistant Teachers New Horizon Academy in Lakeville is accepting resumes for Teachers and Assistant Teachers. Candidates must have some college coursework completed in Early Childhood Education or related field of study. For more information or to schedule an interview call Lori @ 952-469-6659 or email resume to 60@nhacademy.net E.O.E.

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Local Home Care is hiring for FT Medical Billing. An ideal candidate will have exp. in medical billing, strong math skills, good memory for details, proficient in MS Office, able to multi-task, and work efficiently in small office environment. For details and application/resume information, call Community Home Health @ 952-440-3955.

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*$1500 Signing Bonus* McLane Minnesota, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire-Hathaway, is currently seeking qualified candidates to join our team! McLane, a wholesale grocery distributor, has been in business for over 119 years and continues to grow each year! Our Minnesota location has recently added additional customers and must fill team driver positions immediately. If you want home time, a secure paycheck, and make over $60,000, in your first year, apply now. Program runs until August 31st. Drive for the best, drive for McLane!

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CUSTOMER SERVICE BCSI, a business stationery printing company in Burnsville, is looking for an Account Coordinator. We need someone who has graphics/printing education and/or experience with strong communication, organizational and computer skills. Must be detail-oriented, able to work independently and multi-task while meeting deadlines! This is a full-time position, Monday – Friday. Competitive pay and benefits package. Call Stephanie at 952-895-6752 or fax to 952-736-8552 or email at stephanie.havemeier@bsp-mail.com

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is a 148-unit independent and assisted living, memory care and care suite facility for seniors. We have a full time opening for an individual with maintenance/custodial experience to do facility maintenance, apartment repairs and turns. We are looking for a team player to help make our department number one in customer service, maintenance and housekeeping. Duties include apartment turns, carpet cleaning, tile floor cleaning, maintenance and repairs of apartments. Qualified applications will have a good eye for detail, strong mechanical ability, common sense, basic plumbing and electrical knowledge, be selfmotivated and have knowledge of floor care and machines. HVAC background and boilers license a plus.

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OTR CDL ﬂat bed drivers Based in Fridley, MN but drivers are allowed to take their truck home. Highlights: • Signing Bonus. • Home weekly if needed or can run longer for a high income. • Drivers are allowed to take their trucks home. • Excellent Benefits, food and clothing allowance. • We run 2011 and newer well maintained equipment. • We can accommodate one small pet. The company runs paper logs with an excellent safety record. Compensation: After probationary period we offer full benefits including low cost health insurance, food and clothing allowance. All breakdown time is paid on an hourly basis and driving will be pay based on percentage of load. A salary review is completed after 125 days and the first year with the potential for salary increases. Requirements: • Must have a CDL A license with one year of experience. Will consider military driving experience. • Must be able to handle chaining, strapping and tarping flat bed loads. • Must be able to pass a background check and full physical. Contact Pete: psandmann@ctm-truck.com or 763-571-9508

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1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. 1st class condition. $2500 or B/O. 952-546-0907

Dealership Service Dept. needs a highly motivated team player to inspect vehicles, change oil and rotate tires on our Express Oil Change lane. Excellent Pay & Benefits. Dodge of Burnsville

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Trinity Campus Activities Aide - Part-time - PM’s Duties include providing fun and meaningful activities to our residents. Candidates must be dependable, creative and energetic. 55 hrs/PP with e/o weekend. Duties include assisting residents with ambulation, range of motion and dining. Must be a self starter and independent. Experience preferred. Candidates must be on the Minnesota Registry.

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Duties include: preparation, serving and clean up of meals. Candidates must have knowledge of food safety practices, recipe conversion. Previous health care dietary experience preferred. Trinity, a five-star rated facility, offers an outstanding compensation package with scheduled pay increases and a fun & rewarding work place! Apply online: www.sfhs.org/employment EEO/AA

9250

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Swimming Instructors The Family Swim School of Eagan & Lakeville is accepting applications for individuals interested in delivering swim instruction in an ideal teaching & learning environment. Applicants require high energy & a background working with children. Paid training.

Lakeville 952.435.1898 Eagan 651.686.6225

Pizza Ranch®

Apple Valley & Lakeville Looking for friendly people to ﬁll positions.

We’re ﬂexible with student schedules. We have positions available for parents, while your kids are in school. Apply in person today!

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Enhancing the quality of human life through the provision of exceptional healthcare services

Activity Coordinator (Ref. #830) (Long-term Care Center) .5 FTE (40hrs/2wks). Required Qualifications: Eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body; or have 2 years of experience in a social or recreation program within the last 5 years, one of which was full-time in an activities program in a health care setting; or be a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or have completed a training course approved by the state of Minnesota. Licensed or registered if applicable by the state of Minnesota. Preferred Qualifications: Strong communication skills, experience in Geriatrics, familiarity with RAI process, Federal and State regulations, and computer skills; including Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.

Physical Therapist #825/Center for Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

9200

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Only serious applicants should call. Please call 612-816-0568

3-4 PT janitorial positions. Variety of shifts and locations 4:30pm - 1am. apply at www.leadens.com 763-441-4859

Field Technician III (or Higher) Rosemount, MN

JANITORIAL, PT Up to $15/hr. PT days & evenings. Lakeville area. 763-712-9210

All qualified candidates, including minorities, women, veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Equal Opportunity /Afﬁrmative Action Employer

Automotive

• Front Counter • Kitchen Crew • Dishwashers • Delivery Drivers • Etc.

Jim Sellner • Maintenance Director • jsellner@augustanacare.org 14500 Regent Lane Burnsville, MN 55306 Fax: 952-898-7257 I www.augustanacare.org

Minnesota Energy Resources, a subsidiary of Integrys Energy Group, is currently recruiting for a Field Technician III (or higher) for our Rosemount, Minnesota office. This position may be filled at a higher level dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. To view the qualifications for this position and to apply, please visit our website at www.integrysgroup.com no later than July 31, 2013

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

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ter Lutheran Church, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. Information: www.caponiartpark. org. Concerts John Butler Trio, 7:30 Music in Kelley Park fea- p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, in the turing Michael Monroe, 6-9 amphitheater at the Minnep.m. Friday, July 26, at Kelley sota Zoo as part of Subway Park, 6855 Fortino St., Apple Music in the Zoo. Tickets: Valley. Free. Food and bever- $56. Information: www.mnages available for purchase. zoo.com/musicinthezoo. Dave Koz & Friends, 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 26, in the Events/festivals amphitheater at the MinneRosemount Leprechaun sota Zoo as part of Subway Days, July 19-28. InformaMusic in the Zoo. Tickets: tion: www.rosemountevents. $47. Information: www.mn- com/Leprechaun.html. zoo.com/musicinthezoo. Vintage Band Festival, Brian Wilson with Al Jar- Aug. 1-4, Northfield and neardine & David Marks, 7:30 by communities. Information: p.m. Saturday, July 27, in the http://vintagebandfestival. amphitheater at the Minneso- org. ta Zoo as part of Subway MuDakota County Fair, sic in the Zoo. Tickets: $75 Aug. 5-11, Dakota County and $62. Information: www. Fairgrounds, 4008 220th St. mnzoo.com/musicinthezoo. W., Farmington. Information: Cactus Willie, Box- 651-463-8818, www.dakocar Bob and The Drifter, tacountyfair.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, Lakeville Area Arts Center, Exhibits 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakev“Seeing in Watercolor,” ille. Tickets: $15, www.Lakev- an exhibit by the Ginnie AdilleAreaArtsCenter.com or ams Watercolor Group, runs 952-985-4640. through Aug. 1 at Lawshe Q The Clique, 7 p.m. Sun- Memorial Museum, 130 Third day, July 28, as part of Sun- Ave. N., South St. Paul. Inforday Night Music in the Park mation: 651-552-7548. at Nicollet Commons Park, “Lines of New York” 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burns- photography exhibit by Dean ville. Free. Seaton runs throughout July Alison Scott Duo, 7 p.m. at Dunn Bros. Coffee, 1012 Wednesday, July 31, as part Diffley Road, Eagan. Seaton’s of the Wednesday in the “My Minnesota” exhibit will Park Concert Series at Civic be on display throughout AuCenter Park, 75 Civic Center gust. Parkway, Burnsville. Free. John Hiatt and the Com- Theater bo & Steve Earle, 7:30 p.m. “Peter Pan,” July 24-28, Thursday, Aug. 1, in the am- July 31-Aug. 3, Eagan Sumphitheater at the Minnesota mer Community Theatre, EaZoo as part of Subway Music gan High School auditorium. in the Zoo. Tickets: $56. In- Enter lower east lot. Tickets: formation: www.mnzoo.com/ $15 for age 13 and older, musicinthezoo. $10 for children age 12 and Music in Kelley Park younger. Box office open featuring An Evening with from 4-6 p.m., 651-683-6964. MacPhail Jazz, 6-9 p.m. Fri“The Music Man,” 7:30 day, Aug. 2, at Kelley Park, p.m. July 26-27, Aug. 2-3 and 6855 Fortino St., Apple Val- Aug. 9-10; 2 p.m. July 28, ley. Free. Food and bever- Aug. 4 and Aug. 11; Northages available for purchase. field Arts Guild Theater, 411 Empowered, free outdoor Third St., Northfield. Tickets: human trafficking aware- $15 for adults, $10 for stuness concert, 6 p.m. Satur- dents and seniors. Informaday, Aug. 3, Nicollet Com- tion: 507-645-8877, www. mons Park, 12600 Nicollet northfieldartsguild.org. Ave., Burnsville. Rain loca“Disney’s The Little Mertion: Faith Covenant Church, maid Jr.,” 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. 12921 Nicollet Ave., Burns- Friday, Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m. ville. Featuring: Grayshot, Saturday, Aug. 3, and 2 p.m. Ben Rosenbush and The Sunday, Aug. 4, at the BurnsBrighton. ville Performing Arts Center, “Bailes y Musica de Ma- 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsriachi de Mexico” by Los ville. Presented by The Play’s Alegres Bailadores and Ma- the Thing Productions and riachi Flor Y Canto, 6:30 p.m. ISD 191 Community educaSunday, Aug. 4, Caponi Art tion. Tickets: www.ticketmasPark’s Theater in the Woods, ter.com or 800-982-2787. Eagan. Free ($5 suggested donation). Rain location: Eas- Workshops/classes/other

MacPhail Center for Music offers summer camps for students ages 3-18. Information: www.macphail.org or 612-321-0100. 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. Adult painting open studio, 9 a.m. to 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), 952736-3644. 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 651-4637833. Country line dance classes on Wednesdays at the Lakeville Senior Center, 20110 Holyoke Ave. Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; Intermediate, 10 a.m. to noon. $5/class. Call Marilyn 651-463-7833. 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.

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theater and arts briefs Family Fun Tuesdays Caponi Art Park and Learning Center, Eagan, will host local and regional artists on Tuesday mornings throughout the summer as part of its Family Fun Tuesdays series geared toward children ages 3 to 12 with a parent or guardian. All events take place Tuesdays from 10-11 a.m. The events are free, with a $4 per person suggested donation. August schedule: • Aug. 6: Clips, Claps, Clunks with the Minnesota Percussion Trio • Aug. 13: The Adventures of Don Quixote with Paulino Brener • Aug. 20: Roe Fam-

ily Singers: A Good-Time, Old-Time Hillbilly Band • Aug. 27: Dance to the Four Winds with Kalpulli Ketzal Coatlicue A complete schedule and more information is at www.caponiartpark.org/ programs/familyfuntuesdays/.

Car shows and The Flying Elvi Rev it Up Classic Car Weekend at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake will include the 19th annual All Corvette Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 27, and the family-friendly Made in America Car Show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 28. The Flying Elvi skydiv-

ing troupe will jump at 3 p.m. Sunday. The Made in America Car Show also will feature live music by The Whitesidewalls, an outdoor beer garden and fare from six local food trucks. More information is at www.mysticlake.com/revitup13.

B.B. King at Mystic Lake Blues legend B.B. King will take the Mystic Showroom stage at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 27, for $59 and $69 at 952-445-9000 and mysticlake.com.

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tino Night Celebration, 4-8 p.m., Eagan Festival Grounds. Farmers market, entertainment by K-Libre 24, Ticket to Brasil. Friday, July 26 Information: www.cityofeagan. Relay For Life of Farming- com/marketfest or 651-675ton begins at 6 p.m., Robert 5500. Boeckman Middle School, 800 Denmark Ave., Farmington. In- Thursday, Aug. 1 formation: www.relayforlife.org/ Thursday Rockin’ Readfarmingtonmn. ers, 11 a.m. at Nicollet ComOutdoor movie, “Mada- mons Park, 12600 Nicollet gascar,” 7:30 p.m. seating, Ave., Burnsville. An elementary dusk showtime, part of Burns- principal from ISD 191 will read ville’s “Flicks on the Bricks” se- books to children. Books are ries at Nicollet Commons Park geared toward elementary and in the Heart of the City. preschool children. Bob the Beachcomber will Saturday, July 27 perform at noon for the ThursPatio installation seminar, day Rockin’ Lunch Hour con9 a.m., Patio Town, 2801 High- cert at Nicollet Commons Park, way 13 W., Burnsville. Free. In- 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. formation: 952-894-4400. Free. Retaining walls seminar, 10:30 a.m., Patio Town, 2801 Friday, Aug. 2 Highway 13 W., Burnsville. Relay For Life of BurnsFree. Information: 952-894- ville begins at 6 p.m., Burns4400. ville High School Stadium, 600 Plant health diagnostic Highway 13, Burnsville. Inforclinic by the Dakota County mation: www.relayforlife.org/ Master Gardeners, 10 a.m. to burnsvillemn. 1 p.m., Valley Natural Foods, 13750 County Road 11, Burns- Saturday, Aug. 3 ville. Free. Movies in the Park, “ZooRosemount High School keeper,” at dusk at the Central girls soccer alumni game, 4 Park Amphitheater near City p.m., RHS stadium. JV and var- Hall, Rosemount. Bring blansity players against alumni and kets and lawn chairs. Weathcoaches. Information: lvleini- er-related updates: 952-985nger@yahoo.com. 1790, option No. 6.

New Market or by calling JoAnn at 507-210-0118. Reunions Reunion for all 1960s Farmington High School graduates beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at Farmington Carbone’s (former Legion). Just drop by. Ongoing Marriage Encounter weekend, Aug. 17-18, Mt. Olivet Conference and Retreat Center, Farmington. Information: www.marriages.org or 651-454-3238.

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. • July 29, 12:30-6:30 p.m., Elko New Market Library, 100 J. Roberts Way, Elko New Market. • July 30, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fairview Ridges Hospital, 201 E. Nicollet Blvd., Burnsville. • July 31, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Minnesota Zoo, School of Environmental Studies, 12155 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley. • Aug. 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Caribou Coffee, 3868 150th St., Rosemount. • Aug. 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 30 Sunday, Aug. 4 Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Family Fun Tuesday – FlaWindmill Animal Rescue Road, Eagan. menco Para Todos with Fla- Days, Wagner Park, Elko New • Aug. 6, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., menco Espana, 10-11 a.m. in Market. Walk for the animals, Apple Valley Medical Center, the Sculpture Garden at Caponi food, games, theme baskets, 14655 Galaxie Ave., Apple ValArt Park, Eagan. $4 per person silent auction. Sign-up begins ley. donation suggested. Informa- at 8 a.m. Walk starts at 9:30 • Aug. 6, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., tion: 651-454-9412 or www. a.m. Park festivities and games Rosemount High School, 3335 caponiartpark.org. begin at 10:30 a.m. Pledge 142nd St. W., Rosemount. sheets available at www.wind• Aug. 6, 1-6 p.m., RasWednesday, July 31 millanimalrescue.com, at Wind- mussen College, 3500 Federal Eagan Market Fest – La- mill Feed & Pet Supply in Elko Drive, Eagan.

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Acoustic artist Michael Monroe is bringing his sunny blend of folk, jazz and reggae to Apple Valley on Friday, July 26, as part of the summerlong Music in Kelley Park concert series hosted by the Apple Valley Arts Foundation. Admission is free to the 6-9 p.m. concert in the park located at Founders Lane and West 153rd Street, and vendors will offer festival food such as burgers and brats along with wine and beer. This summer’s Kelley Park concerts conclude Aug. 2 with jazz from MacPhail Center for Music’s instructors and students. More information is at Facebook.com/MusicInKelleyPark. (Photo submitted)

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ille-based children’s theater group in 2009. Because licensing for “The Little Mermaid” just recently became available, costumes for the show were hard to come by. Railton ordered many of the seacreature outfits from an Illinois costume company. And to achieve the underwater gliding motion of mermaids and fish, many of the young actors will be in Heelys, or wheeled shoes. Railton scoured eBay for the 20 sets of Heelys needed for the show. “The younger kids seem to take to the Heelys easier,” she said. “The two little seahorses – these girls are whipping around like there’s no tomorrow.” The performances of “The Little Mermaid” are the capstone to The Play’s the Thing’s summer drama camp for youths held this month at Eagle Ridge Junior High in Savage, which included singing, acting and dance instruction. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for children 12 and under, and are available at the Burnsville arts center’s box office and through Ticketmaster (800982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com). More about The Play’s The Thing is at www. childrenstheatretptt.com.

There’s an abundance of sea creatures bound for the stage of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center next month. Local children’s theater group The Play’s The Thing is taking audiences into the magical oceanic deeps with its production of “Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.,” which runs Aug. 2-4. Adapted from the 2007 Broadway musical “The Little Mermaid” – which was based on the 1989 animated Disney film of the same name – the production features popular songs from the original such as the Oscar-winning “Under the Sea” and “Part of Your World.” Audiences also will recognize characters from the original production – the mermaid Ariel (played by Taylor Rients of Eagan), King Triton (Wesley Hortenbach of Burnsville), Prince Eric (Ethan Quist, Farmington) and the evil sea witch Ursula (Olivia Page, Savage). Many of the show’s 70 young actors, ranging in age from 6 to 16, will be taking on the personas of aquatic wildlife. It’s a unique experience for the kids – not many actors can list “manta ray” or “seahorse” on their resumes. “We’ve got fish and fowl, reptiles, frogs, plus the mer-people – it’s just a really interesting mix of characters for the kids, to play” said the show’s director, Dayna Email Andrew Miller Railton, who founded the Lakev- andrew.miller@ecm-inc.com.

Fifteen-year-old Taylor Rients of Eagan plays the mermaid Ariel in “Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.” at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. (Photo submitted)

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Mexican folk dance and music is coming to Eagan’s Caponi Art Park on Sunday, Aug. 4, when the Los Alegres Bailadores dancers and musicians from Mariachi Flor Y Canto play the art park’s outdoor amphitheater. Admission to the 6:30 p.m. concert is free with a $5 suggested donation, and guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to spread on the amphitheater’s grassy slopes. The event is part of Caponi’s Summer Performance Series, which offers theater, music and dance on Sunday evenings through mid-August; the full schedule is at www.caponiartpark.org. (Photo submitted)

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639 people whose hearing and cognitive abilities were tested as part of the BLSA between 1990 and 1994. While about a quarter of the volunteers had some hearing loss at the start of the study, none had dementia. These volunteers were then closely followed with repeat examinations every one to two years, and by 2008, 58 of them had developed dementia. The researchers found that study participants with hearing loss at the beginning of the study were signiďŹ cantly more likely to develop dementia by the end. Compared with volunteers with normal hearing, those with mild, moder-

ate, and severe hearing loss had twofold, threefold, and ďŹ vefold, respectively, the risk of developing dementia over time. The more hearing loss they had, the higher their likelihood of developing the memory-robbing disease. Even after the researchers took into account other factors that are associated with risk of dementia, including diabetes, high blood pressure, age, sex and race, Lin explains, hearing loss and dementia were still strongly connected. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people ignore hearing loss because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such as low and insidious process as we age,â&#x20AC;? Lin says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even if people feel as if they are not affected, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re

The final three 5K events of the MaxaMom Outdoor Adventure Series will be Saturdays, July 27, Aug. 24 and Sept. 28, in Farmington. The 5Ks will begin at 12:30 p.m., departing from and finishing at Cow Interrupted Ice Cream Studio, 342 Third St., Farmington. Parents and their children (superhero attire is encouraged, but not required) will follow a map to adventure. They will receive certificates of completion, prizes from sponsors and refreshments provided by the ice cream studio. Registration is $5 per adult, $1 per child and $10 per family. Information: www. maxamom.com, www. facebook.com/maxamom.

showing that it may well be a more serious problem.â&#x20AC;? Warning signs of hearing loss include difďŹ culty hearing in noisy situations, like restaurants, trouble understanding womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voices, needing to ask people to repeat themselves, problems hearing on the telephone and having to turn the radio and television louder. If you suspect there may be a problem, it is recommended that you get your hearing tested. The research was supported by the intramural research program of the National Institute on Aging

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