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Thisweek Apple Valley-Rosemount JANUARY 21, 2011

VOLUME 31, NO. 47

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New frontiers in flapjacks City Council finalizes

search for new member Three finalists for open Rosemount City Council seat interviewed Wednesday by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

By now, the new Rosemount City Council member has already been named, and the board has begun to focus on tough decisions that lie ahead. On Wednesday night, after this edition had gone to press, Rosemount City Council members were to name the applicant chosen to complete the remaining term of former Council Member Kurt Bills, who was elected state representative in November. Last Saturday, the council narrowed the list of 18 candidates to three finalists: Pamela VanderWeil, Robert Leuth and Matthew Kearney. After interviews on Wednesday starting at 6:30 p.m., an announcement was expected to be made following council discussion. For the latest updates on the decision, visit www. Thisweeklive.com. Rosemount council members dedicated three days to conducting half-hour interviews with each applicant, and during a special session last Saturday narrowed the applicant list by writing down their top five candidates. City Administrator Dwight Johnson compiled the lists to determine the top

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Jensen Petros from Westview Elementary served up some golden brown pancakes using his invention, a modified spatula he calls the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flip Mix All in One,â&#x20AC;? at the District 196 Inventors Fair on Jan. 15 at Eagan High School. Sponsored by District 196â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gifted and Talented Program and intended to encourage creative problem-solving skills, the inventorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fair was open to all fourth- and fifthgraders in the district. At right: Greenleaf Elementary student Osaidelomo Ogbeide demonstrated his invention, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Multi-back Scratcher,â&#x20AC;? to judge Barbara Smith.

vote-getters. Matthew Kearney and Pamela VanderWeil made the top lists of every council member; Leuth was named on all but one list. Other applicants who were named by one or more of the council members as finalists were: Shawn Mulhern, Patrick Staley, William (Bill) Olson, Jamal Abdulahi, Paul Ness and Ryan Johnson. City Council candidate Tim Judy, who came in a close third in the general election, applied and interviewed for the open seat, but was not called back for a second interview. The councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to hold interviews instead of just naming Judy has drawn criticism from some community members. Deb Kaczmarek, a 34-year Rosemount resident, said although the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s process was legal, it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow the peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voices to be heard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think Tim deserved to be appointed. â&#x20AC;Ś He went out there and ran (for office),â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really unfortunate, the people â&#x20AC;Ś had spoken in the election and I like to have peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voices heard.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The voices of the people are too muted in this town,â&#x20AC;? she added.

Kurt Hansen, who lost in his race for mayor in the November election, has also criticized the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s process to fill the open seat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The action they have taken is specifically to avoid having Tim Judy on the council, because heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an independent thinker,â&#x20AC;? Hansen said. In a November work session, then Rosemount City Council members recommended against simply appointing the next-highest vote-getter in the election, stating that the two-year term is a new position with different circumstances. They also emphasized the need to fill the seat based on what is in the best interest of the people, and ensure the appointment process be open to any interested citizen. Members expressed a desire to avoid making any judgment based on political motivations. To determine the appointment, the council held openmeeting candidate interviews, asked each candidate identical questions and invited them to join commissions and informed them of opportunities to become involved in public service. Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

Pond in Lac Lavon Park will help cleanse water in Keller Lake Apple Valley, source of the runoff, will build pond, trail by John Gessner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

A two-acre pond in Burnsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lac Lavon Park will capture runoff from Apple Valley that now flows untreated into Keller Lake. The untreated runoff from 480 acres of Apple Valley neighborhoods helped put the lake, most of which is in Burnsville, on Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impaired-waters list.

The Burnsville City Council approved a joint-powers agreement Jan. 18 under which the city will donate the land and Apple Valley will build the future Whitney Pond. The project, scheduled for this year, is one of several Apple Valley will undertake to help cleanse the water in Keller and Crystal lakes. Both cities are members of the Black

Dog Watershed Management Organization, which in 2003 recommended a stormwater pond to capture pollutants from the Apple Valley runoff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Really, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a win-win,â&#x20AC;? said Burnsville Council Member Dan Kealey, who serves on the watershed organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We get cleaner water in our lake. We donate some land, and they get to pay the bill.â&#x20AC;? The pond will complement the popular Lac Lavon Park, Kealey said. Apple Valley will build a walking trail around

the pond. The pond will remove an estimated 53 pounds of phosphorous a year that now flows directly into Keller Lake. Water flows from Keller Lake to Crystal and Earley lakes, which will also benefit. Excess phosphorous degrades water quality and causes summer algae blooms. Original plans from 2009 called for a 2.6-acre pond that would straddle ApSee Keller Lake, 13A

Benefit set for local teacher battling brain tumor Fundraiser Jan. 30 for Kristie Foreman will feature concert by Peder Eide by Andrew Miller THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Kristie Foreman got some life-changing news last fall. A substitute teacher at Paideia Academy in Apple Valley, Foreman was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor following an MRI scan in September. While surgery less than a week after the diagnosis removed 95 percent of the golfball-sized tumor on the right temporal lobe of her brain, Foreman is now undertaking chemotherapy treatments over the next six months to help shrink and slow the growth of the remaining tumor. Foreman has taken a leave from teaching as she battles the tumor, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s uncertain when sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to return to work. Her husband, Duane, has reduced the hours he works at Yellow/Roadway Trucking to help care for his wife. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just walking by faith,â&#x20AC;? said Duane. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m working the minimal time to take care of her.â&#x20AC;? To help offset medical expenses the Rosemount family has incurred, a benefit fundraiser has been planned for Sunday, Jan. 30, at Eastview High School in Apple Valley, the school where the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two General 952-894-1111 Distribution 952-846-2070 Display Advertising 952-846-2011 Classified Advertising 952-846-2000

oldest children, Adam and Aaron, are enrolled and are involved in the football and wrestling programs. The fundraiser, which runs from 3 to 8 p.m., includes a pasta dinner provided by Stephanoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and a concert by Christian singer-songwriter Peder Eide, along with a silent auction, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities such as face-painting and games, and a raffle drawing for a flat-screen TV. Advance tickets for the benefit are $15 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under and can be purchased at www.kristieforeman.com; tickets will also be available at the door ($20/adults, $10/children). For more information or to pay by check or cash, e-mail Pam Lanhart at pklanhart@ msn.com. Individuals or businesses interested in donating an item for the silent auction can contact Sharon Lebo at matshar@frontiernet.net. The Foreman family provides updates on Kristieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s condition through a Caring Bridge website, www.caringbridge.org/visPhoto submitted it/kristieforeman. Diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in September, Kristie Foreman of Rosemount is undergoing six months of chemotherapy to shrink and slow the growth of the tumor. Andrew Miller is at andrew.miller@ecm- Foreman, pictured with husband, Duane, had been working as a substitute teacher at inc.com. Paideia Academy in Apple Valley; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s uncertain when sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to return to work.

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January 21, 2011 THISWEEK

News Briefs Feng shui class at Robert Trail Library

Religion

program. The library is at Saturday, Feb. 5. Cost: $8 for adults, $5 for 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosechildren (12 and younger) mount. and seniors (65-plus). Christian Heritage Academy is at 17297 Glacier Way, Rosemount, inside Christian Heritage Valley Christian Church. Academy will hold its Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Belgian Waffle Breakfast fundraiser from 8 to 11 a.m. MOMS Club Apple Val-

Jane Petrich of the Feng Shui Institute of the Midwest will teach a feng shui class at the Robert Trail Library from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, in the Westmeath meeting room. This is a Minnesota Legacy

Waffle breakfast fundraiser

MOMS Club meeting

ley-North (Moms Offering Moms Support) will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 27. The club holds monthly meetings for all Apple Valley part-time or full-time stay-at-home moms who live north of 140th Street. For location information, e-mail momsclubapplevalleynorth@yahoo.com.

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Employment help Prince of Peace and Shepherd of the Valley churches have partnered to create the Job Connections Group, which meets from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Tuesdays at Prince of Peace in Burnsville. The free program is â&#x20AC;&#x153;how toâ&#x20AC;? focused. Topics cover the basic elements of job search such as devising a marketing plan, refining resumes, networking to uncover new opportunities, preparing for interviews, and making use of all the available resources. For a list of upcoming topics, go to www.princeofpeaceonline.org/jcg. The Job Connections Group continuously seeks volunteers to join its team. Leaders with human resources and hiring experience are preferred. Those interested should contact John Brumbaugh at

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Community meals at Grace Lutheran Grace Lutheran Church in Apple Valley will serve free community meals on Monday, Jan. 24. Dining hall doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served from 6 to 6:30 p.m. The meals are for senior citizens, single-parent families, families in transition and all others in the surrounding community seeking a healthy meal in a relaxed and fun environment. Although the meals are free, donations are accepted. Grace Lutheran Church is located at the intersection of Pennock Avenue and County Road 42. For more information, call the church at (952) 432-7273.

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Apple Valley

Needles, herbs and ancient traditions Acupuncture clinic opens at County Road 42 & Pennock Avenue

Shauyu Kuo Vilimpoc recently opened Grace Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine in a suite in the commercial complex at the southeast corner of County Road 42 and Pennock Avenue. Born in China and raised in Taiwan, she apprenticed under a traditional Chinese healer in her homeland before immigrating to the United States 30 years ago.

by Andrew Miller THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Grace Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 5; the informational event is free and open to the public. The clinic is located at 7668 W. 150th St., Suite 203, at the corner of County Road 42 and Pennock Avenue in Apple Valley, and is on the Web at www.graceacuclinic.com.

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to noon on Saturday, Feb. 5. Kuo Vilimpoc, a statelicensed acupuncturist who holds a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Oriental medicine, said sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d long dreamed of opening her own traditional Chinese medicine clinic, but put her plans on hold to

raise her two children, who are now adults. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is like my second life,â&#x20AC;? she said with a smile. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my calling, and I get so much joy from it.â&#x20AC;? Andrew Miller is at andrew. miller@ecm-inc.com.

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Shauyu Kuo Vilimpoc is bringing the traditional healing methods of her homeland to Apple Valley. A China native who apprenticed under a traditional Chinese healer before immigrating to the United States 30 years ago, Kuo Vilimpoc recently opened Grace Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine at County Road 42 and Pennock Avenue. Kuo Vilimpoc uses herbal remedies and acupuncture â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the insertion of needles to facilitate the flow of energy through the body â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to treat conditions such as neck and back pain, respiratory and gastrointestinal ailments, and mental-health disorders. Traditional Chinese medicine, she explained, involves addressing the root cause of ailments, not just the symptoms. The approach is holistic, with an emphasis on getting the body in â&#x20AC;&#x153;harmony.â&#x20AC;? Often a treatment will complement, not replace, Western medicine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; such as treatments Kuo Vilimpoc offers for cancer patients. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just to cure disease per se, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really to help the person live a more fulfilled, happy life,â&#x20AC;? she said of traditional Chinese healing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We look at the person as a whole â&#x20AC;&#x201C; when your body is healthy, everything is in harmony.â&#x20AC;? The clinic, whose initial consultation fees range from $50 to $95, is holding an open house from 10 a.m.

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Opinion Thisweek Columnist New dad learns secrets to parenting â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;successâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by Tad Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

About six months ago, I wrote a column in this space detailing that I would be taking a parenting leave to care for our first child. In that column, I wrote about ECM Publishers Inc.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tremendous program that allows a new parent a six-month leave from duties with the company in order to spend this most critical of time with the child. The program, implemented and championed by the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former publisher, Elmer L. Andersen, reflected his values that the early years of parenting are the most important job one could undertake. At the time, I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what to expect of my job performance in this new role. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what demands it might place on me physically or psychologically. I was confident that if hosts

of other moms and dads throughout the history of time could successfully parent, then it should be something I could handle. I survived this past six months due to a large dose of patience, a cooperative baby and getting out of the house as much as possible. Prior to the birth, I attended a set of new-parent classes with my wife offered through Fairview Hospitals. The course material and instructor were very helpful, but there was only so much covered in the time allotted. Most of the information related to preparing us for the birth and days that followed, but not so much about what to expect in successive months. For information about that we turned to a couple of different books on the subject and gathered advice from family and friends who have raised children.

Patience was the one word I kept hearing and reading. That trait has proven to be my most important asset. A n y amount of crying, fussing, or refusal to adhere to a sleep schedule can be overcome with a little patience. I learned fast that Eleanor had simple needs that she communicated in the only way she knew â&#x20AC;&#x201C; crying. There was no need to be frustrated. I just had to determine what she wanted â&#x20AC;&#x201C; usually food, a diaper change or sleep. My â&#x20AC;&#x153;successâ&#x20AC;? in parenting has been due in no small measure to a mostly cooperative baby. Eleanor is quite possibly the happiest baby Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever been around. She shares a smile and giggles with about everyone she meets. I suppose I can attribute this pleasant demeanor to her parents, but I also give a little credit to the fact that I loved to take her places. Caring for a infant can be isolating. The best way to combat

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that feeling is to connect with others. Dakota County has scores of free or low cost groups and activities for the parents of young children. The area has some of the most active Mothers of Preschoolers and similar groups in the metro area. They plan regular and special gatherings throughout the year. Early Childhood Family Education classes are offered through Community Education in each of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s districts. Meeting times, special events and classes are scheduled to be convenient for pretty much everyone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including dads. Dakota Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health and Human Services Department offers education and resources for new parents through its Healthy Families initiative. Dakota Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s libraries have story times and other programs for a range of preschools ages.

Dakota County is a great place for excursions. The Minnesota Zoo, shopping malls (great for winter walking), and parks offer stimulation not only for children, but also parents. The question Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been asked most often since returning to work this week is how do I feel about coming back. My answer: I love spending time with my daughter and I love being part of a great community newspaper. They are distinctly different jobs that are tied for first. Of course, I might change my mind in a few weeks as I long for the afternoon naps of the past six months. Tad Johnson is managing editor for Thisweek Newspapers and the Dakota County Tribune. He can be reached at editor.thisweek@ecminc.com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters Election proved Thompson is not alone To the editor: In the Jan. 7 edition of Thisweek Newspaper, Larry Werner wrote a column addressing an interview I did with MPR from the state Capitol. In his column, Werner makes four points. First, my rhetoric was from the extreme. Second, my position on taxes is extreme. Third, I am unable to moderate my views because of my talk radio background. Finally,

legislators with â&#x20AC;&#x153;goodgovernment sensibilitiesâ&#x20AC;? understand we must raise taxes. First, those of you familiar with me through talk radio, KSTP-TV, and/or my Senate campaign know I respect othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; opinions. I advocate strongly for my beliefs, but I value civility. I behaved no differently on MPR. I encourage you to listen to the interview via podcast, which can be found on the MPR website. You will find Gary Eichtenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interview with me at the 46:30 mark of the Jan. 4, 2011, program.

Second, Werner is correct: I do believe we must balance Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget without raising taxes. But is this position extreme, as he implies? Minnesota has the third highest corporate income tax rate in the nation. Homeowners are being crushed by soaring property taxes. According to the Tax Foundation, Minnesota ranks 12th out of the 50 states in overall tax burden. Conservatives gained majorities in the state House and Senate, running on the promise to restrain government spending and hold the See Letter, 5A

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Courtney Bombardo, 22, a graduate of Apple Valley High School, 2006, passed away suddenly on January 9th, in Oxnard California. Preceded in death by her Grandfather Tom Sellner. Survived by her parents, Judith Bombardo of Apple Valley and James (Bev) Bombardo of Lakeville. Brothers Brandon and fiancĂŠe Aimee, twin brother Christopher, Jeremy Walton and Josh (Xilonen) Walton, Sister Jaime (Jason) Berry, Niece Isabella and Nephew Parker. After graduation Courtney joined the Navy and was stationed in Oxnard CA. She was enthusiastic about serving her country and did two deployments to Afghanistan. She loved music, and photography, was an avid motorcyclist and loved people. Wherever she went, her bright spirit and wit and her expertise for the element of surprise never ceased to amaze people. She had just returned from her second deployment in November and was excited to be with her family and friends. She will be so dearly missed, our hearts are broken. Visitation 5-8pm Monday at White Funeral Home, 14560 Pennock Ave. and also one hour prior to Mass at Church. Mass of Christian Burial 12pm Tuesday, January 17th at St Nicholas Catholic Church, 51 Church St. New Market, MN. Interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery White Funeral Home Apple Valley, MN www.whitefuneralhomes.com

McKay of Lakeville are pleased to announce the marriage of Tiffany Pekarna to Justin McKay on September, 18th, 2010, at the Hope Lutheran church in Minneapolis, Mn. The wedding theme was "Fall In Love". The wedding couple rode in a white horse-drawn carriage through the Eagan Community Center wooded campus to the reception/dance at the Oaks Ballroom. Grandparents of the bride: Mr. and Mrs. Ken Moen, Belle Plaine and Frank Pekarna, Jordan. The couple have planned a 1 month honeymoon in Europe.

Given by God on 11-15-93 Given to God on 1-3-11 On January 3, 2011, our Precious Angel Kayla was taken from us suddenly and far too soon. Kayla loved and was loved by her family and many friends. Kayla was such a beautiful, determined and strong willed girl. She touched the hearts of many with her larger than life personality, and her contagious smile. She was a very talented artist and expressed herself through sketching and painting. She loved listening to music, gymnastics and hanging out with friends; she made friends so easily with her outgoing personality, great sense of humor and her kind and gentle heart. Kayla lived a full life, in her short 17 years. Kayla loved angels and collected many of them and is now surrounded by them in heaven. Our hearts ache. I miss her, we all miss herâ&#x20AC;Śshe is forever 17. With Kayla's passing we remind others that her life is one to be celebrated, although we will miss her everyday. She will always remain forever in our hearts. She will be deeply missed by all of us and will be in our thoughts everyday. You now have your wings Kayla, fly now and be free; and until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of his hand. Love forever and always in our hearts, survived by loving parents, Kevin and Diane Berdan, brother Daniel, sisters Jenna and Kelsey, also many other loving relatives. Preceded in death by Beverly Morris and Arnold Berdan. Funeral Services were held January 8th at Hosanna! 9600 163rd Street W. Lakeville

Letter/from 4A line on taxes. My position is not extreme, it is mainstream. Third, Werner implies that I have failed to â&#x20AC;&#x153;emerge as a moderateâ&#x20AC;? because I have allowed myself to be bound by statements made on radio or TV. I would never do such a thing. I take

Silverness, Myrtle O. age 91 of New Market, MN was born January 19, 1919 in Holt, MN and passed away on January 14, 2011 in Elko, MN. Myrtle is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Arnold; granddaughter, Holly Silverness; parents, Nels & Elizabeth (neeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ellingson) Ness; siblings, Alice (Edmond) Uland, Tilda (Rangvaled ) Olson, Einar Ness, John (Eleanor) Ness, Clara (Oscar) Reirson and Clarence (Joyce) Ness. Survived by her loving children, Eldon, Richard (Kris), Glen (Carol), June Silverness, George (Donna) and Marie (Dale) Jacobs; 11 grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson; brother, Orval (Mildred â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;) Ness, many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service was held 1 PM Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at Christiania Lutheran Church, 26691 Pillsbury Ave., Lakeville, MN a gathering of family and friends was 1hr prior to service at church. Interment Holt Cemetery, Holt, MN.

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Parra-Hilger Mirna Parra Cisneros, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Parra, and Robert K. Hilger, son of Mrs. Sharon Hilger, announce their engagement. A March wedding is being planned. The couple will reside in Burnsville, MN.

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Knudson Martinez Alana Jean Knudson, daughter of Jon and Sheila Knudson of Rosemount, MN, and Mark Manuel Martinez, son of Gonzalo and Dorine Martinez of Burnsville, MN, announce their engagement. Alana is a 2000 graduate of Rosemount High School and a 2005 graduate of MN State University, Mankato. Mark is a 1999 graduate of Burnsville High School and a 2005 graduate of MN State University, Mankato. An August 20th, 2011, wedding is planned at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Apple Valley, MN.

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Kurt Bills honored for service At a Jan. 18 City Hall reception, Rosemount Mayor Bill Droste (right) presented state Rep. Kurt Bills with the Rosemount City Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commendation for his service to the city. Bills served two years as a council member before being elected to the Minnesota House in November. Bills burst onto the political scene in 2008 when he earned the most votes out of a field of 26 council candidates; in that race, the popular Rosemount High School economics teacher campaigned with a budget of $500 and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use a single yard sign. Photo submitted

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the final four in LincolnDouglas. Luke Stuttgen of Apple Valley and Will Cox of Eagan High School were both quarterfinalists. In policy debate, the teams of Kyra Stephenson and Leah Norman of Eagan and Lisa Beard and Matt Stefanko of Rosemount High School both made the final round of eight and were defeated in the quarterfinal round.

Seven other District 196 students qualified to compete at the state tournament but did not make the final round. They are: Kelsey Peterson of Eagan and Ashesh Rambachan and Adithya Balaji of Eastview High School in Lincoln-Douglas, and Nicole Wagner and Kaitlin Engels of Eagan and Wesley Just and Ryan Kirkley of Rosemount in policy. Dance students at Eastview High School in Apple Valley rehearsed Tuesday in preparation for their winter show, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Janet Nation,â&#x20AC;? which features studentand teacherchoreographed dance pieces based on Janet Jackson songs and videos. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Janet Nationâ&#x20AC;? will be presented twice â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at 6 and 7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; on Monday, Jan. 24, at the high school; admission is $5.

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United States, Sweden and Norway; and cherished friends. A memorial service will be held Friday, January 21, at 1 p.m. at St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, 2323 Como Ave., St. Paul. Interment will be private.

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Sports Standings Boys basketball Team

Conference W L Lakeville South 5 0 Eagan 4 1 Eastview 4 1 Burnsville 3 2 B Kennedy 2 3 Apple Valley 2 3 Lakeville North 2 3 Prior Lake 1 4 Rosemount 1 4 B Jefferson 1 4

Overall W L 9 2 10 2 10 2 8 4 7 6 5 7 4 9 4 8 4 9 3 8

Friday, January 21 • Eastview at Prior Lake, 7:15 p.m. • Bloomington Kennedy at Lakeville South, 7:15 p.m. • Lakeville North at Bloomington Jefferson, 7:15 p.m. • Burnsville at Apple Valley, 7:15 p.m. • Eagan at Rosemount, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, January 25 • Prior Lake at Eagan, 7:15 p.m. • Rosemount at Burnsville, 7:15 p.m. • Bloomington Kennedy at Bloomington Jefferson, 7:15 p.m. • Eastview at Lakeville South, 7:15 p.m. • Apple Valley at Lakeville North, 7:15 p.m. Friday, January 28 • Bloomington Kennedy at Eastview, 7:15 p.m. • Lakeville South at Eagan, 7:15 p.m. • Prior Lake at Burnsville, 7:15 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson at Apple Valley, 7:15 p.m. • Rosemount at Lakeville North, 7:15 p.m.

Girls basketball Team

Conference W L Lakeville North 7 0 Eastview 6 1 B Jefferson 5 2 Prior Lake 4 2 B Kennedy 4 3 Eagan 3 4 Rosemount 2 5 Burnsville 2 5 Apple Valley 1 6 Lakeville South 0 6

Overall W L 13 2 12 3 12 3 6 7 7 7 6 9 7 8 5 10 3 10 1 13

Friday, January 21 • Lakeville South at Bloomington Kennedy, 7:15 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson at Lakeville North, 7:15 p.m. • Apple Valley at Burnsville, 7:15 p.m. • Rosemount at Eagan, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, January 25 • Eagan at Prior Lake, 7:15 p.m. • Lakeville North at Apple Valley, 7:15 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson at Boomington Kennedy, 7:15 p.m. • Lakeville South at Eastview, 7:15 p.m. • Burnsville at Rosemount, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, January 27 • Lakeville North at Rosemount, 7:15 p.m. • Eastview at Bloomington Kennedy, 7:15 p.m. Friday, January 28 • Burnsville at Prior Lake, 7:15 p.m. • South Eagan at Lakeville South, 7:15 p.m. • Apple Valley at Bloomington Jefferson, 7:15 p.m.

Boys Hockey Team

Conference W L T Burnsville 7 0 1 B Jefferson 6 1 1 Eagan 5 2 1 Lakeville South 5 2 1 Apple Valley 5 3 0 Eastview 3 4 1 Lakeville North 3 5 0 Rosemount 2 6 0 Prior Lake 1 6 1 B Kennedy 0 8 0

Overall W L T 9 4 1 7 5 2 10 4 1 7 4 1 10 5 0 5 8 1 6 8 1 5 10 0 4 8 2 2 12 0

Saturday, January 22 • Lakeville North at Bloomington Jefferson, 2:30 p.m. • Eagan at Prior Lake, 5:30 p.m. • Lakeville South at Burnsville, 7 p.m. • Apple Valley at Apple Valley, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, January 25 • Burnsville at Wayzata, 7 p.m. • Lakeville South at Eden Prairie, 7 p.m. • Park at Eagan, 7:15 p.m. • Bloomington Kennedy at Farmington, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, January 27 • Prior Lake at Lakeville North, 7 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson at Apple Valley, 7:15 p.m. • Eastview at Bloomington Kennedy, 7:30 p.m. • Eagan at Lakeville South, 7:30 p.m. • Burnsville at Rosemount, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Hockey Team

Conference W L T Lakeville South 12 1 1 Rosemount 10 2 1 Eastview 9 3 1 Lakeville North 8 4 0 Eagan 8 4 1 Burnsville 6 6 0 B Jefferson 3 8 0 Prior Lake 3 9 0 Apple Valley 2 11 0 B Kennedy 0 13 0

Overall W L T 16 2 1 14 4 1 13 5 2 13 5 0 11 7 1 9 10 0 7 12 0 5 14 0 5 15 0 1 17 0

What else can Apple Valley wrestlers achieve? Ranked No. 1 in the nation again, Eagle wrestlers might have reached the pinnacle by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

I guess the next step is finding some international competition for the Apple Valley wrestling team. The Eagles won the Clash Duals earlier this month again in Rochester, which was not just another wrestling meet. Teams from all over the country touch down in southeastern Minnesota to see who may be the mythical national champion. Apple Valley defeated Bettendorf, Iowa, 47-9; Simley 42-20; Carl Sandburg, Ill., 55-9, and Brandon, Fla., 34-16. It’s been called

PRESSBOX the deepest Clash Dual meet ever. The win against Brandon is significant. From 1974 to 2008, the Florida wrestling team won 459 straight dual meets. Winning the Clash goes a long way in determining national rankings and it would be hard for Apple Valley to fall off the No. 1 spot now. A national high school champion is a mythical notation, but all the national polls have Apple

Valley at No. 1. That makes it two years in a row for the Eagles. Coach Jim Jackson said last year would have to be the team’s best season ever with a state team title and seven individual state champions. Topping that number is a tall order. Winning a state team title in 2011 may be a foregone conclusion, but don’t think for a second the Eagles will be relaxing. From a team perspective, it’s probably not a lot of fun to coach or wrestle against the Eagles, but wrestling is also an individual sport where it doesn’t matter

whose name is on the front of the singlet. As for individual accomplishments, in the process of winning the Clash, Destin McCauley broke the record for most wins in Minnesota with 263. McCauley’s high school career has been a wild ride, but his wrestling days are far from over. He will wrestle at the international level in March when he plans to become a resident athlete in freestyle wrestling at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Brandon Kingsley and Steven Keogh also went 6-0 during the Clash. It’s not an

easy thing to do considering there were several top15 ranked wrestlers in the country on the mat. The Eagles have their share of wrestlers in the nation’s top 15. In national rankings, theopenmat.com puts McCauley No. 1 in his weight class, Matt Kelliher No. 3, Keogh No. 5, Brandon Kingsley No. 6, Dakota Trom No. 12 and Jake Waste No. 7. The Eagles also won the Minnewaska Duals last weekend losing just seven matches in four duals. Andy Rogers is at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Guards leading the way in the South Suburban by Andy Rogers

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Guards seem to have taken over in South Suburban Conference girls basketball. Just about every team has a top-flight guard who can score from the perimeter, drive the lane, and defend her counterpart. “It is just the time for the guards,” Apple Valley coach Jeremy Gordon said. “In a few years, I am sure it will go back to posts. Everything seems to go in cycles.” From Eastview’s Alex Beckman and Lakeville North’s Rachel Banham to Apple Valley’s Jordan Sammons and Eagan’s Jess Hart, the scoring has come from the perimeter in the Photo by Andy Rogers South Suburban. Eagan’s Jess Hart goes up for a shot against Apple Valley’s Kati Erb, No. 30, Sydney Schalk, No. 21, and Jaryn Pipkins, No. 20, during a game on Tuesday.

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The Eagles have their own star guard in Sammons, who leads the team in scoring and in several other ways. “She’s a leader on and off the court,” Gordon said. “She elevates the play of everyone around her.” Apple Valley has found itself in several tight situations this year. The Eagles don’t have many marks in the victory column this season, but that might have to do mostly with their schedule. Apple Valley has faced six teams ranked in the top 10 in Class 3A and 4A this season, but that hasn’t brought anyone down. “The girls’ spirits are great,” Gordon said. “We have had a tough schedule, but we don’t make excuses; we keep moving forward and focus on our next opponent.” Gordon feels the Eagles are improving every game. Besides Sammons, there

they’ve lost by just as much. “We are up and down with results,” McDonald said. “We’ve won big and lost big during conference play so far. We’d like to become more consistent with our play.” The Irish have been getting it done with Brooke Stevens and Laura Dennis mixing it up. Elaine Warner, who is coming off an Rosemount injury, plays an important Rosemout guard Rachel role as well. Hoeppner has helped keep the team competitive all Burnsville year. Since starting the season The Irish have been hov- 5-2, the Blaze have found ering around .500 through themselves behind at the most of the season, outpac- end in eight straight games. ing teams such as Apple Eastview, Bloomington Valley and Lakeville South. Jefferson, Shakopee, Eagan, “The girls are playing Bloomington Kennedy and hard and giving good ef- Lakeville North have given fort,” head coach Sam Mc- the upstart Blaze some Donald said. trouble. Like any team, they’d The young team is led by like to see more of the good Jessica Ranke and Jermisha than the bad. The girls have Watson, who are both cadefeated a few teams by pable of putting up doublemore than 15 points, but are several girls trying to keep the Eagles on the winning side of the scoreboard. Destiny Scott, Sydney Schalk, Kati Erb, Jaryn Pipkins, Laurel Kabat, Melissa Swanson and Taylor Dagon “are some of the girls that can and need to step up. We cannot afford anyone to take a night off,” Gordon said.

digit points nightly. The Blaze will try to get back on the winning side of things on Friday when Apple Valley comes to town.

Eastview

Eagan Coach Elizabeth Carpentier has seen a difference in terms of chemistry, mentality and confidence since her Wildcats beat Bloomington Jefferson on Jan. 7. “The girls are believing in themselves, teammates and coaches and are playing with more passion,” Carpentier said. A difficult nonconference schedule helped whip them into shape for conference competition. “This team is starting to understand that by staying the course, hard work pays off,” Carpentier said. “We are making progress, and I sense the excitement amongst the girls. The key is to not be satisfied and to strive to be better.” Jess Hart leads the team in scoring and rebounding. Each night the Wildcats seem to have different players step up. “Teams will try to shut Jess down and if she isn’t scoring, it’s nice to know Lindsey Gonsior, Sammie Delzotto, and Sage Peterson are able to put points up on the board,” Carpentier said. Carpentier doesn’t mind that several South Suburban standouts are guards. “This works to our favor because we have two lockdown defenders in Sage Peterson and Lindsey Micheletti,” Carpentier said. “Another feisty defender has been Bryn Parsons. Off the bench she provides us with a spark on both ends of the floor.”

After starting the season with an 8-0 record the Lightning ran into some trouble against Hopkins, Minnetonka and Lakeville North, which are some of the top teams in Minnesota. The girls have proved to be a step above the rest of the competition in the South Suburban, besting Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Rosemount, Kennedy and Jefferson by double digits. The girls have two guards, Alex Beckman and Jenna Dockter, who are leading the way this year. Dockter had 17 points, including five three-pointers, and Beckman had 11 in Rogers is at the 68-45 win against Rose- Andy mount on Tuesday. Amber andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Alpine teams collide at Buck Hill

Saturday, January 22 • Bloomington Kennedy at Rosemount, 2 p.m. • Apple Valley at Apple Valley, 2:15 p.m. • Eagan at Prior Lake, 3 p.m. • Lakeville South at Burnsville, 3 p.m. • Lakeville North at Bloomington Jefferson, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, January 25 • Prior Lake at Lakeville North, 7 p.m. • Burnsville at Rosemount, 7 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson at Apple Valley, 7:15 p.m. • Eastview at Bloomington Kennedy, 7:15 p.m. • Eagan at Lakeville South, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, January 27 • Owatonna at Owatonna, 5:30 p.m. • Cretin-Derham Hall at Eagan, 7:15 p.m.

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Apple Valley/Rosemount’s Charlie Frahm (left) along with Eastview/Eagan’s Gleason Connor (center) and Cassie Torbenson (right) participated in a meet on Jan. 11 at Buck Hill. The Section 6 meet, which decides who goes to state, is scheduled for Feb. 8. For more pictures, go online at www.Thisweeklive.com.

Wrestlers are pinning down greater success this year Rosemount wins Moorhead Gadberry Duals last weekend by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

A lot has been going right for the Rosemount wrestling team this year. Last weekend, the Irish won the Moorhead Gadberry Duals defeating Fargo

South 34-29, Jamestown 43-29, Brainerd 42-21 and United Clay Becker 53-16. “We have great team chemistry this year,” said Adam Jackson, the team’s top wrestler at 152 pounds. “Guys are there to work and to have fun, of course. We’ve met a lot of our goals up to this point.” The Irish had six wrestlers go undefeated at Moorhead including Dan

Rosa (103), Steve Levine (119), Paul Domier (130), Jackson (152), Josh Francois (160) and Jon Bishop (heavyweight). “The Moorhead trip is always a highlight of the season,” Jackson said. “Last year, we placed third so it was great to come up and battle to a first-place finish.” The Irish also won the Tartan and Kenyon tourna-

ments this season. People are starting to take notice. In the most recent Guillotine state rankings, Jackson was No. 5 at 152, Levine No. 8 at 125, and Domier No. 9 at 130. There are 16 individual wrestlers who advance to state in each weight class, so several Irish wrestlers are thinking about advancing to the Xcel Energy Center. The trouble is they are in the

state’s toughest section with Apple Valley and Hastings. “There are a lot of great wrestlers – all who want to make it past sections,” Jackson said. “However, I believe that if I keep pushing my limits every day I will get past our tough section.” Several other wrestlers feel they have a shot as well, including Francois, Levine and Domier. For some schools, having

a group of good wrestlers is cyclical. Improvement comes by practicing against good teammates every day. “Bottom line is that wrestling is a tough sport, but is also very rewarding,” Jackson said. “I like that it’s all on you. Wrestling teaches you to be accountable.” Andy Rogers is at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

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January 21, 2011 THISWEEK

Thisweekend Local color Photo exhibit at the Burnsville PAC features new and historic images from Dakota County and the Twin Cities by Andrew Miller THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Dakota County residents will recognize many of the historic sites featured in the new photo exhibit at the Burnsville Performing Arts Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gallery. â&#x20AC;&#x153;ARTitecture,â&#x20AC;? presented by the Dakota County Historical Society, shines a spotlight on iconic architecture throughout the Twin Cities, with a focus on south-of-the-river locales. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the old Cedar Avenue Bridge connecting Burnsville and Bloomington, overrun with weeds and covered with rust. A derelict, graffitistrewn railroad bridge in

Inver Grove Heights. The old county courthouse in Hastings, small train stations, one-room schoolhouses, bridges under construction. Thirty of the images on the galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s walls were shot by local photographers Andrew Hill, a graphic designer/photographer from Hastings who runs the photo business Middletown Creative, and Brandon Stengel, an architect by trade who operates Farm Kid Studios. Many of the photos are presented under the rubric â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then and Now,â&#x20AC;? a term Hill uses to denote images in which older photos are

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;ARTitecture,â&#x20AC;? the new exhibit at the Burnsville PACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art gallery, features images of local architecture by Andrew Hill and Brandon Stengel. Many of the images are presented under the rubric â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then and Now,â&#x20AC;? a term Hill uses to denote digitally modified photos such as his image of Target Field in Minneapolis under construction, blended with another photo of a completed Target Field, its stands packed with spectators. re-shot from the same perspective, with the two photos then merged into one. In one such â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then and Nowâ&#x20AC;? image, Hill shot a photo of Target Field in Minneapolis under con-

struction, with cranes and workers on the turf, and blended it with another photo of a completed Target Field on game day, packed with spectators. The exhibit also includes

the Dakota County Historical Society. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many of the buildings featured are places that exhibit visitors will remember from their own pasts, and in some cases the buildings are still in use today.â&#x20AC;? Visitors to â&#x20AC;&#x153;ARTitectureâ&#x20AC;? will see a preview of â&#x20AC;&#x153;John Henry Howe: Architect,â&#x20AC;? a Dakota County Historical Society exhibit scheduled to open this summer at the Lawshe Memorial Museum in South St. Paul. Howe, an architect who worked with Frank Lloyd Wright, designed a number of residences in Dakota County and throughout Minnesota. â&#x20AC;&#x153;ARTitectureâ&#x20AC;? runs through Feb. 26. Gallery hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. To inquire about photos from â&#x20AC;&#x153;ARTitectureâ&#x20AC;? available for purchase, contact the gallery at (952) 895-4685.

a collage prepared by the historical society of new and old images from across Dakota County. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The collage is wide Andrew Miller is at andrew. ranging,â&#x20AC;? said Chad Rob- miller@ecm-inc.com. erts, executive director of

thisweekend briefs â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Peter Panâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

The Burnsville Performing Arts Center will host the timeless classic â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peter Panâ&#x20AC;? presented by The Burnsville Civic Light Opera at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23. Tickets are $15 to $25 for adults, $15 to $20 for seniors, and $15 for students/children. Tickets can be purchased in person at the box office, at ticketmaster.com, or by calling (800) 892-2787.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Wonder Bread Yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; The Lakeville Area Arts Center will host special performances of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Wonder Bread Years,â&#x20AC;? a hilarious one-man show by former

Seinfeld writer Pat Hazell, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, and Saturday, Jan. 22. Anyone who remembers Silly Putty and Sugar Pops will love this salute to baby boomer culture performed by David Mann. Advance tickets are $20 and are available at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. For tickets call (952) 985-4640 or order online at www. lakeville-rapconnect.com.

will be Pete Borchers. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the show. Call (952) 431-1776 or visit www.comedyinfo.com for more information.

Sound Healing Day at Aslan Institute

Native American flutist and sound healer Laura Davida Preves will host World Sound Healing Day from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 14, at Aslan Institute, 4141 Old Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan. The entrance fee is $10. Comedian Scott Hansen For more information, visit will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Comedy With www.aslaninst.com. A Heart Onâ&#x20AC;? at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, at Apple Valley American On display at the LakevLegion Post 1776, 14521 Granada Drive, Apple Val- ille Area Arts Center is an ley. Special comedy guest exhibit of acrylic paintings

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3644. TV-interviewing class for ages 8-14 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, River Ridge Arts Building, Burnsville, (612) 250-8611. Script writing for ages 8 and older from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, River Ridge Arts Building, Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Fairytale adventures program for parents and children, begins in February, River Ridge Arts Building, Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Special needs theater program (autism-DCD), ages 5 and older, Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Join other 55-plus adults at the Eagan Art House to create beaded jewelry. The Jewelry Club meets on the third Friday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Class fee is $3 per person and includes all supplies. Bring any old jewelry you would like to re-make. 3981 Lexington Ave. S., (651) 686-9134. The Eagan Art House offers classes for ages 4 through adult, www.cityofeagan.com/eaganart-

Comedy Dennis Ross with special guest â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oleâ&#x20AC;? at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, and 8 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at the MinneHAHA Comedy Club, 251 W. Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville (lower level of Carboneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s), (612) 860-9388, www. minnehahacomedyclub.com. Tickets are $12.50 (early show) and $9 (late show). On deck for Jan. 28-29: John Deboer with special guest David Goldman. Theater â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peter Panâ&#x20AC;? presented by the Burnsville Civic Light Opera Jan. 21-23 on the main stage at Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $25/$15 adults, $20/$15 seniors, $15/$15 students; available at ticketmaster.com. Information: (952) 895-4685. Classes/workshops Dan Petrov Art Studio in Burnsville offers oil painting classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced skill level painters, www. danpetrovart.com, (763) 843-2734. Teens Express Yourself with To submit items for Thisweekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paint, 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays, winter/ Music Calendar, e-mail: spring and summer at Brushworks editor.thisweek@ecm-inc.com. School of Art in Burnsville, www. BrushworksSchoolofArt.com, (651) 214-4732. Arch Allies, Bogartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nightclub, Drama/theater classes for ages 4 and up at River Ridge Arts 14917 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, Building, Burnsville, (952) 736- (952) 432-1515. High & Mighty (front) and The Pearl (back), 9:30 p.m., Neisenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) 846-4513. Skitzo, Babeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, (952) 469-5200. Good for Gary, Primetime Sports Bar & Grill, 14103 Irving Ave. S., Burnsville, (952) 435-6111. Mark Mraz, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Rudyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Redeye Grill, 20800 Kenrick Ave., Lakeville, (952) 4690711. Stoned Acoustic, 7:30 to 10

p.m., Jo Joâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rise & Wine, 12501 Nicollet Ave., Suite 100, Burnsville, (952) 736-3001. East of Innocence, 8-11 p.m., The Ugly Mug Coffee, Bar and Grill, 18450 Pilot Knob Road, Farming ton, (651) 463-6844.

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house, (651) 686-9134. 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 to 3:30 p.m. at Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St., Farmington, $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 4637833. Beginner country line dance classes on Wednesdays, 5:307:30 p.m., at the Lakeville VFW, 8790 Upper 208th St. $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. Country line dance classes on Wednesdays at the Lakeville Senior Center, 20732 Holt Ave. Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; Intermediate, 10 a.m.noon. $5/class Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn.gov, (952) 9854640.

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by artist Shane Anderson. An artist reception will be held Thursday, Feb. 3, from 6-8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. The exhibition continues through Feb. 15, and may be viewed during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To arrange for evening viewing hours, call the Arts Center office. The Lakeville Area Arts Center is at 20965 Holyoke Ave. For more information call (952) 985-4640.

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Wednesday, Jan. 26 Ten Cent Pistol, Primetime Sports Bar & Grill, 14103 Irving Ave. S., Burnsville, (952) 435-6111.

Thursday, Jan. 27 Jimmy and the Band of Souls, 9:30 p.m., Neisenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) 846-4513.

Friday, Jan. 28

32 Below, Bogartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nightclub, 14917 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, (952) 432-1515. Mr. Bones Band (front) and Snak Attack (back), 9:30 p.m., Neisenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) 8464513. Flashmob, Babeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music Bar, Rockfist (front) and Johnny Holm Band (back), 9:30 p.m., 20685 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, Neisenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 (952) 469-5200. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Free Fallinâ&#x20AC;? A Tribute to Tom W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) 846Petty, Primetime Sports Bar & Grill, 4513. Dave Hudson, 9 p.m. to 12:30 14103 Irving Ave. S., Burnsville, (952) 435-6111.

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THISWEEK January 21, 2011

Keller Lake/from 1A ple Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Keller Park and Lac Lavon Park. Apple Valley neighbors objected to having nearly half of their three-acre park turned into a pond. By contrast, Lac Lavon Park has 69 acres. The Burnsville council agreed to host the downsized pond as long as Ap-

ple Valley took additional measures to mitigate runoff to Keller Lake. The watershed organization wants Apple Valley to remove 64 pounds of phosphorous annually. Over the next five years, the city plans to build a pond as part of drainage improvements accompanying the Cedar Avenue Transitway proj-

ect, increase street sweeping, build an infiltration basin on city parkland or on Valley Middle School property, and install 25 rain gardens in the area that drains into Keller Lake. John Gessner is at burnsville. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON-SALE WINE & 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSES APPLICATION CITY OF APPLE VALLEY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Municipal Center, 7100 147th Street W., on Thursday, February 10, 2011, at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a public hearing on the application of Spoon, Inc., d/b/a/ Spoon, for ON-SALE WINE and 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR SALES LICENSES pursuant to City Code Section 111.22. The business, which will be operated in conjunction with the proposed licenses, is a restaurant located at 14871 Granada Avenue. The officers of the corporation are: Kav Theng, President Van Phi Ngo, Vice President All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard at said time and place. DATED this 13th day of January, 2011. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Pamela J. Gackstetter Apple Valley City Clerk 2482615 1/21/11

CITY OF APPLE VALLEY ORDINANCE NO. 910 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA, AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE APPENDIX OF TITLE III OF THE CITY CODE AND BY ADJUSTING FEES AND CHARGES FOR VARIOUS PERMITS AND SERVICES IN THE CITY The following is the official summary of Ordinance No. 910 approved by the City Council of Apple Valley on January 13, 2011. The Apple Valley City Code is amended by deleting, adding, and adjusting certain descriptions and fees and charges for building inspections and permits, and establishing fees and charges for electrical permits and inspections. A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours in the office of the City Clerk at the Apple Valley Municipal Center, 7100 147th Street W., Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124. 2482640 1/21/11

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 196 Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools Educating our students to reach their full potential

PUBLIC NOTICE

CALL FOR BIDS CEDAR LEARNING CENTER RENOVATION Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the Cedar Learning Center Renovation by Independent School District 196, at the District Office located at 3455 153rd Street West, Rosemount, MN 55068, until 2 pm, February 24, 2011, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Complete instructions on how to obtain Bidding Documents from Engineering Repro Systems can be found at: http:// www.district196.org/District/LegalNotices/ index.cfm. If you should have any questions regarding this bid you may contact the Facilities Department at (651) 423-7706. Art Coulson, Board Clerk Independent School District 196 2483877 1/21-1/28/11

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Notice is hereby given that Requests for Proposals will be received to award a contract for advertising in district owned athletic facilities by Independent School District 196 at the District Office located at 3455 153rd St W, Rosemount, MN 55068 until 1:00 p.m. on February 24, 2011. Complete instructions on how to obtain proposal documents can be found at: http://www.district196.org/District/ LegalNotices/index.cfm The School Board of Independent School District 196 reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any informality in Request for Proposal process. Art Coulson, Board Clerk Independent School District 196 2483930 1/21-1/28/11

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