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‘We have to fix this’ Flooded Apple Valley residents promised action from city by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Rows of sandbags couldn’t keep some Apple Valley homes from flooding after torrential downpours filled reservoir ponds on Aug. 13. Some residents on and around Upper 163rd Street, just east of Cedar Avenue, were horrified as rains drove water levels so high, it exploded reservoir banks. Water rushed into yards and began filling basements, marking the third time in a decade that many homeowners in the area have suffered flooding from the storm water overfilling city-built ponds. In addition, some Apple Valley businesses off 145th Street had flooded parking lots, inconveniencing customers and employees.

APPLE VALLEY Lia Montesinos-Ess, fitness technician at Curves for Women, was on her way to work when her front hood was suddenly under water, and her car stalled on 145th Street. She ended up swimming out of the vehicle, which was rendered useless from the water and had to be towed away. Heartbeat Dance Studios owner Deb Lysholm said flooding in the area has been a problem for years, and the water has damaged the parking lot. “My studio becomes like an island,� Lysholm said, adding that she worries about her business’ wood floors and the building’s lower-level furnace and air conditioning units.

“We have to fix this. It’s terrible,� said City Council Member Tom Goodwin, referring to the city’s “Galaxie Pond,� the large storm water pond connected by culverts to other nearby basins, which likewise filled and flooded the homes. “What the city’s doing is they’re using our property and our basements for storm management,� said Bob Nelson, who five years ago ripped out the back wall of his house, completely rebuilt it and sealed it up to save it Photo submitted from flooding again. Last week, Apple Valley residents on and around Upper 163rd Street saw water rush into “This time the water yards and begin filling basements, marking the third time in a decade that many homelapped up, but hardly any owners in the area have suffered flooding from the storm water overfilling city-built ponds. See Flooding, 19A

White Castle opens in Apple Valley Grand jury indicts City leaders tout long-awaited burger joint on Cedar Avenue as economic asset by Andrew Miller THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The wait is over. Apple Valley has its White Castle. The fast-food chain with its signature Slyder burger and ubiquitous “What You Crave� marketing campaign opened Sunday, Aug. 15, at the former location of Boston Market at 15101 Cedar Avenue. City officials and business leaders touted the new restaurant as an asset to the commercial district at Cedar Avenue and County Road 42. “It’ll be a draw,� said City Council Member John Bergman, who actively campaigned to bring White Castle to Apple Valley following the announcement of Boston Market’s closing two years ago. “My understanding is once they open, they never close.� Ed Kearney, president of the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce, said the restaurant’s popularity among fastfood consumers will create a “spillover effect,� drawing residents of surrounding communities to the city. Factor in the relative paucity of White Castles in Minnesota (Apple Valley’s is the 17th), combined with the already high traffic flow at County Road 42 and Cedar

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Wayne Olsen of Apple Valley, a World War II veteran who says he’s been enjoying White Castle burgers since the 1940s, was presented with the first Slyder off the grill at the newly opened restaurant on Cedar Avenue. Olsen is pictured with City Council Member Ruth Grendahl. Avenue, and you’ve got a winner. “This business corner, this is one of the two busiest corners in all of Minnesota with 78,000 cars daily,� Kearney said. The Columbus, Ohiobased company, which bills itself as “the first fast-food

hamburger chain ever� as well as the first to sell a billion hamburgers, announced its plans to open an Apple Valley location more than a year ago, and the buzz had been building. “During construction, we had people coming through every five minutes and asking

when it was going to open,� said Robert DeYoung, White Castle’s regional director of restaurant operations. Wayne Olsen of Apple Valley, who was on hand for the restaurant’s ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Aug. 13, numbers himself among the restaurant’s legions of devoted customers. A World War II veteran, Olsen says he’s been a fan of White Castle burgers since the 1940s, back when the burgers sold for a nickel. As city leaders waited in line to sample the Slyders following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, White Castle management presented Olsen with the first burger off the grill at the new restaurant. The verdict? “They still taste the same,� Olsen said with a smile as he munched on the inaugural Slyder. The Apple Valley location is the second White Castle in Dakota County and only the third south of the river, with restaurants at 4515 S. South Robert Trail on the Inver Grove Heights/West St. Paul border, and at 8011 Old Carriage Court in Shakopee.

Burnsville man in Rosemount shooting Conviction could lead to life sentence without parole by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

A Dakota County grand jury has indicted Jonas Gerald Grice, 27, in the July 12 murder of a 22-year-old Apple Valley man at a Rosemount car wash. Grice, of Burnsville, was indicted Monday, Aug. 16, on one count of first-degree premeditated murder and one count of seconddegree intentional murder in the shooting death of Anthony Adam Hartman. According to the criminal complaint, Hartman and his friend were at a car wash on Canada Avenue West when Grice tried to pick a fight with Hartman’s friend. After Hartman confronted Grice, witnesses reported hearing two gunshots, and called Rosemount police, who found Hartman dead at the scene. Andrew Miller is at andrew. Police issued descripmiller@ecm-inc.com.

ROSEMOUNT tions of the shooter, and two days after the event, Grice’s parents accompanied him as he turned Jonas Gerald himself in to Grice Burnsville Police. On Tuesday, Aug. 17, Dakota County Judge Mary Theisen set Grice’s bail at $1.5 million without conditions and $1 million with conditions. A mental competency hearing was scheduled, and his next court date was set for Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. in Hastings. The first-degree murder conviction could lead to life in prison without parole. Laura Adelmann is at dceditor@frontiernet.net.

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Is a Dakota County Fair tradition billed as family fun actually putting youngsters at risk of severe injury? After witnessing the fair’s popular Mutton Bustin’ competition Aug. 14, a Prior Lake father and Mighty Mites hockey coach was so disturbed, he wrote a complaint letter and suggested improved safety measures. In his letter, Rory Johnson, 31, described crowds cheering as children ages 4 to 6, wearing helmets, took turns clinging to an adult sheep as the animal raced around to get the child off its back. “I witnessed one kid,

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Apple Valley Cheerleaders hold car wash fundraiser

Call for entries for zoo’s scarecrow contest

The Apple Valley High School Cheerleading Booster Club will hold its third annual car wash fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at Raising Cane’s Restaurant (corner of Cedar Avenue and County Road 42). A $5 donation per car wash is requested. The car wash will be held rain or shine.

The Minnesota Zoo’s third annual Scarecrow Contest, “Scarecrow Alley,� is open for entries. The contest is open to individuals or groups and is free to enter. All scarecrows must be family-friendly and have an animal theme. Up to 50 entries will be accepted on a first-come, firstserved basis and will be on display at the zoo’s Wells Fargo Family Farm Sept. 25 through Oct. 31. Contest rules and entry forms are available online at mnzoo.org. Online entry forms must be submitted by Sept. 17.

Granny car wash slated Aug. 27 Centennial House, an assisted living center for the elderly in Apple Valley, will hold a Granny Car Wash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27. All donations collected will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Centennial House is at 14625 Pennock Ave.

Zoo hosts Tiger Tracks run The Minnesota Zoo will host its third annu-

al Tiger Tracks 5K and Kids’ Run on Saturday, Aug. 28. All proceeds from the run support the zoo’s conservation programs. The run will start at the Puma Pavilion, weave into the zoo, and proceed around the Northern Trail. The race course has been certified. Schedule of events: • 7 a.m., registration opens • 8 a.m., 5K run begins • 8:45 a.m., Kids’ Run begins (distance options are a half mile and one mile) • 9 a.m., zoo opens Pre-registration fees are $25 for the 5K and $15 for the Kids’ Run (must register by Aug. 27). Race day registration is $30 for the 5K and $20 for the Kids’ Run. The fee includes admission to the zoo, T-shirt, and refreshments. Prizes will be awarded.

To register or volunteer for Tiger Tracks, visit www.mnzoo.org.

Arthritis Foundation classes offered Centennial House of Apple Valley will host Arthritis Foundation classes. To kick off the program, a speaker from the North Central Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation will make a presentation from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13. Two Arthritis Foundation classes will begin the week of Sept. 20. • AF Exercise Program, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Sept. 20 to Nov. 11. Cost is $16. • AF Self-Help Program, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 22 to Oct. 27. Cost is $10. The AF Self-Help book may be

borrowed or purchased for $20. For more information or to register for classes, contact Janis at (952) 8912711, ext. 301. Centennial House is at 14625 Pennock Ave.

Art Madness set Nov. 6 The Eastview Community Foundation will host its third annual Art Madness fundraiser from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at The Barn at Spirit of Brandtjen Farms in Lakeville. The event will feature a silent auction of photography, jewelry, sculpture and artwork. Participating artists range from students from the Eastview community to professional artists. In addition to the silent auction there will be entertainment throughout

the evening. This year attendees are asked to bring five nonperishable items, which will be made into a sculpture of food to be donated to a local food shelf. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at www.evcf. org. Proceeds will benefit academics, arts and athletics at the 10 schools in the Eastview community: Greenleaf, Diamond Path, Thomas Lake, Oak Ridge and Highland elementary schools, Falcon Ridge, Scott Highlands and Black Hawk middle schools, Dakota Ridge School and Eastview High School. Individuals interested in donating art can contact Sue.Spaniol@ Eastview Community Foundation.org or (612) 695-4999, or Molly.Wellik@Eastview Community Foundation.org.

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Rosemount council: Draft bike plan unrealistic City likely to pick from smorgasbord of plan ideas by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

During an Aug. 11 work session, Rosemount City Council members expressed concerns about the $25,000 bike and pedestrian draft plan consultants developed for the city to encourage active living. Council Members said the plan, funded through a Blue Cross Blue Shield grant, doesn’t include enough practical tools and actions the city could realistically employ. Concerns included the plan’s suggestions to put bike-only lanes in the middle of low-volume streets, while creating “road diets� by widening, reducing or

eliminating vehicle lanes to create space for bikers. In addition, the plan suggested slowing speed limits to 30 miles per-hour on numerous major roads in the city, including County Road 42, Highway 3, McAndrews Road, Shannon Parkway, Connemara Trail, Dodd Boulevard, Bonaire Path, Chippendale Avenue and Biscayne Avenue. The draft also suggested numerous “traffic calming� elements to slow traffic and reduce space and options for drivers. Suggestions included speed bumps, extending curbs at intersections to reduce lane widths, adding center islands to narrow roads and placing barriers diagonally across an intersection to block certain movements. In addition, the draft

plan suggested building informational kiosks, public showers, trail heads with vehicle parking, rest areas with benches and water and visible bike racks. Council members criticized the plan for not including costs, and for suggesting trail plans that appeared to cross through a lot of private property. Questions were also raised regarding how parking would be maintained if all sidewalks were widened to five feet and roads re-striped to add bike-only lanes next to vehicle lanes on streets. “Trying to create bigger walkways just doesn’t seem feasible, particularly on 145th. I don’t think we’re going to knock down all the buildings and squeeze 10 feet out of there,� Council Member Jeff Weisensel

said. Rosemount Mayor Bill Droste questioned the draft plan’s recommendation to create a walk-bike advisory commission, hire a pedestrian and bicycle coordinator and dedicate funding for operation and maintenance of the system.

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MOPS applications Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is now taking applications for the 2010-11 school year. The group meets bimonthly on Thursday mornings. The theme for next year will be “Momology� and the group will discuss the science and art of mothering. The group is open to all mothers with children ages

birth to kindergarten. Child care is provided. Meetings include hot brunch, speakers, crafts and other outside opportunities for fellowship. For information: e-mail sotvmops@yahoo. com, visit sotv.org, or call (952) 985-7383 and leave a message.

tificate of blessing. Pets of all sizes and types are welcome. Snacks for both pets and humans will follow the service. Grace Lutheran is located at 7800 W. County Road 42, Apple Valley.

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Epic Bible Study will be offered at St. Joseph Church, 13900 Biscayne Ave. W., Rosemount. This 20-week DVD study will be a journey through the Catholic Church’s 2,000-year history. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning the week of Sept. 26. Register at www.stjosephcommunity.org or call Patty at (651) 423-4402.

The Friday Mornings Out program at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, has openings for the 2010-11 school year. The program is for children ages 2 to 5. Class time is 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, contact Susan at (952) 985-7354 or susan. mitsch@sotv.org.

Blessing of the animals The Blessing of the Animals service at Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25. All are invited to bring their pets for the annual service and parade of the animals. Each pet will receive a cer-

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Seniors Apple Valley The following activities have been planned by the Apple Valley Seniors. All activities are at Hayes Community and Senior Center (14601 Hayes Road), except as otherwise noted. For more information, call (952) 953-2345. Monday, Aug. 23: Morning stretch, 10 a.m.; bridge, 12:45 p.m.; pool, 1 p.m.; Happy Stitchers, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24: Quilting bees, 9 a.m.; “hand and foot� card playing, 1 p.m.; cribbage, 1 p.m.; Tuesday

Painters, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25: Diaper sewing, 9:15 a.m.; morning stretch, 10 a.m.; Velvet Tones practice, 10 a.m.; Write Your Life Story, 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26: Knitters and crocheters, 9:30 a.m.; line dancing, 10 a.m.; Mystic Lake bus, 11:55 a.m.; duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m.; 500, 1 p.m.; pool, 1 p.m.; hardanger, 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27: Morning stretch, 10 a.m.; Q-Chicks (ladies pool), 1 p.m.

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Dakota County Commissioner Paul Krause said Tuesday, Aug. 17, that a massive public bill is coming and local officials aren’t even talking about it. Krause told officials with the Minnesota Auditor’s Office he was worried about how metro area leaders are eagerly building light rail, but have no idea how to fund its operations and maintenance. “We can only subsidize so much of this. Sooner or later some of this maintenance is going to be huge, and really there are no dollars set aside for it. That’s a worry to me,� Krause said. He suggested more bus rapid transit systems should be developed, a less expensive, more flexible alternative to light rail. Krause’s comments were offered during a meeting between Dakota County commissioners, Minnesota Valley Transit Authority officials and state auditors, who are analyzing metro area transit operations and costs. Auditors are investigating transit in the Twin Cities because of some legislators’ concerns that transit gov-

the power of the Met Council, an unelected body appointed by the governor. “The Met Council is trying to create new guidelines for buses. They want to control the entire bus,� Gaylord said, explaining that some opt-outs rely on advertising to help subsidize costs. She said the Met Council wants to mandate the colors of buses and the advertising that can appear on them. Commissioner Liz Workman emphasized the need for better system coordination so people can have an easier time figuring out their commute. County Administrator Brandt Richardson said the complexity of funding is a barrier to creating transit, and also promoted the development of BRT. “I don’t think the region can afford a collective light rail wish list,� Richardson said. Auditors are planning to complete the report by January and anticipate discussing its conclusions with legislators, who may develop policies based on its information and recommendations.

ernance is repetitive, inefficient and leaves gaps in transit service. In Dakota County, officials seemed to confirm those concerns. Commissioners said some bus routes are operated by the Met Council, others by MVTA. Funding comes through many sources, as well. Cedar Avenue Bus Rapid Transit is still short about $18 million, and has been funded from over 20 different sources, each with varying loads of red tape. “We have had to beg, borrow and steal from anybody who’ll give us a buck,â€? said Krause. “We really don’t know if we’re going to have any more or not.â€? Commissioner Kathleen Gaylord said that the real source of funding transit becomes property tax payers. She echoed Krause’s concerns regarding the impending reality of operating and maintaining all the transit systems in the region. “There is growing concern ‌ that there may not be enough funds to cover the kinds of infrastructure we’ve built,â€? she said. Commissioners also cited concerns that local governance is being lost due to

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in the use of its resources in support of the student achievement,� he said. Treakle is a native Minnesotan and graduated from Richfield Senior High School in 1989. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in accounting from St. Cloud State University in 1994. He is currently a senior buyer/ planner for Hawkins Inc. in Minneapolis. Treakle was appointed a member of the School Dis-

trict 192 Citizens’ Finance Committee. He and his wife Mary have lived in Farmington for the last 9 years and have two children in the school system, a first-grader at Akin Road Elementary and a Wee Tiger at Meadowview. Treakle will launch his school board campaign website at www.BrianTreakle.com. Contact him at BrianTreakle@gmail.com.

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Counties going through redesign to provide services by Don Heinzman THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Counties are joining the parade of governmental entities to provide services more efficiently in what they call a “redesign.” The Association of Minnesota Counties realizes counties won’t have the dollars to do all they are doing now. If they don’t come up with a new way of delivering services, the Minnesota Legislature, strapped for funds, will. County, city and school officials understand the state will continue to give them less money and taxing local property will be harder. As a result, those in the metropolitan area are ahead of the game and have been cutting expenses and cooperating with local governments for years. Most people do not realize the many services county government provides. Unless they have a zoning problem, need to pay a fine, go

to court or directly get help from Human Services, they probably haven’t stepped into a county courthouse. The three biggest expenditures in most counties are public safety, health and human services and highways and bridges. In addition they provide for emergency services, court facilities, planning, voting, assessing property, and jail service, among others. The counties in Minnesota really are arms of state government. They collect funds and pay for mandated state services, accounting for 75 percent of the operating expenditures. Counties are asking to do more with less, in addition to figuring how they streamline services and save taxpayers dollars. With this in mind, the asso-

ciation is discussing eight highpriority initiatives “to improve the governance, transparency and flexibility of large, ingrained government.” Some of the areas are waters governance, planning and zoning regulations, authority and implementation of services, redesigning child support services, revenues, ownership of Minnesota roads, redesigning state’s law enforcement and metropolitan governance. In the Twin Cities metropolitan area, county officials are already tightening their belts by spending less, not filling positions, raising fees, and in some cases combining departments. In fact, county officials have been adopting new ways of doing things at less cost for years. Dakota County has been leading the way with cutting-edge technological changes while main-

taining the lowest tax rate in the state. It succeeded in getting cities in the county to have a joint dispatch system. It’s a leader in sharing equipment with other cities and services with other counties. It has cut 60 positions from its budget, despite the higher demand for county human services during tough times. Sherburne County is combining its public health and social services departments and conferring with cities to share use of expensive specialized equipment. Morrison County has combined its auditor and treasurer departments and has 12 to 15 unfilled positions. Fees have not been raised and there is no plan to raise property taxes for 2011. Anoka County is meeting officials in cities, towns and school districts to see what services can be combined to save money. The Human Services Department is

meeting with neighboring county departments to see how services can be combined. Anoka County has not given a general wage approval the last two years and has 136 positions either open or unbudgeted. Critics will say there’s more fat to cut out, but are at a loss to explain where that is in the budget. County administrators and commissioners are budgeting with less state aid in mind, and it appears they already are tightening their belts as the recession refuses to surrender. Don Heinzman is chairman of the ECM Publishers Inc. Editorial Board. Thisweek Newspapers and the Dakota County Tribune are part of ECM. He is at don. heinzman@ecm-inc.com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

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Aggressiveness nothing new for political veteran Dayton by T.W. Budig THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

A current Republican Party television ad portrays DFL gubernatorial candidate Mark Dayton as “erratic.” That may be accepted or dismissed, but what cannot be argued is that he’s aggressive. And this aggressiveness isn’t new. Reporters noted during Dayton’s last years in the Senate, in his weekly press calls, that Dayton had sharpened his rhetoric. His appearance at Game Fair in Ramsey over the weekend was a small study in forceful campaigning. By way of setup, Republicans, with some legitimacy, view outdoor sports – shooting, hunting, catching bluegills – as their rightful preserve. One Republican campaign worker in a recent Minnesota House race explained how they stopped at homes with hunting dogs, ATVs and bass boats in the yard. These tend to be the homes of Republicans or conservatives, it was explained. Democrats tend to live in leafy settings with homes set back from the road, it was further pointed out. They didn’t bother stopping there. At any rate, Dayton didn’t seem cowed in the least when appearing at a candidate forum over the weekend at Game Fair – a festival of glossy hunting dogs, guns, tackle, outdoor lore and marketing. While all the candidates – Republican gubernatorial candidate Rep. Tom Emmer,

Independence Party candidate Tom Horner – said they’d continue the Governor’s Deer Opener, Dayton proposed a Governor’s Pheasant Opener as well. Dayton agreed with Emmer and Horner that wolves should be taken off the endangered species list and be managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources – Emmer called for a hunting season. Dayton expressed support for the state’s mourning dove hunting season. He expressed support for the sandhill crane hunting season, though Emmer’s support was more savory, the man from Delano explaining that not only had he hunted sandhills but that they were quite tasty. No explanation was offered by anyone on exactly how to fit a crane into the oven. When talk turned to gun owner rights, Dayton detailed a small arsenal of guns he personally owns: two .357-magnums loaded, kept under lock and key; a 9 mm pistol; a 12-gauge shotgun. This may not be the kind of recital one would expect from a guy whose early political activism earned him a spot on President Richard Nixon’s enemies list. As it might be expected, the National Rifle Association came up. Emmer questioned Dayton’s earnestness on Second Amendment issues by noting that Dayton had received a rotten grade as senator from

the NRA. Dayton exhibited a moment of what might pass as senatorial wrath in heatedly explaining the bad NRA grade stemmed from a vote on so-called cop-killer bullets. These are bullets capable of penetrating body armor – bullet-proof vests – and understandably a concern for people wearing badges. As governor, he would protect law enforcement from cop-killer bullets “and at the same time support the rights of every law-abiding Minnesotans to bear arms – to possess firearms like I do – use those for lawful purposes.” “And to insinuate otherwise is just, just untrue,” said Dayton, hunting for words. An applause-o-meter measured the applause Dayton received from the crowd gathered in the Game Fair tent as almost identical to the applause Emmer received at the end of the forum after delivering his closing remarks. It might have been wondered whether it was cooked sandhill on the breeze or crow. Emmer has long proven himself an aggressive lawmaker in debate on the House floor, and he’s an aggressive candidate. But there’s more one than aggressive candidate in the field. There are at least two. T.W. Budig reports on politics and government for ECM Publishers. He can be reached at tim.budig@ecminc.com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

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Letters Thanks to audiences, It’s just a county sponsors fair To the editor: We just wrapped up the 31st year of the Wednesday in the Park summer-long concert series at Civic Center Park in Burnsville. On behalf of School District 191 and the city of Burnsville, we extend a huge thank you to everyone who attended the concerts. Some $1,000 in food and cash donations were received this summer. All donations go back into our community and help those who have fallen on difficult times. Wednesday in the Park concerts would not be the success that they are without the generous support of local businesses that give in so many ways, such as Byerly’s of Burnsville, Cornerstone Copy Center, Thisweek Newspapers and the Pepsi Bottling Co. of Burnsville. Volunteers are also at the core and heart and soul of Wednesday in the Park. To the many volunteers from the Burnsville Senior Center, Burnsville Community Television and ISD 191 Community Education, a heartfelt thank you goes out to each and every one of you. If you didn’t get to attend a concert this summer, put it on your “must do” list for next summer. You’ll also be able to see performances from this season played back throughout the year on Channel 14, Burnsville Community Television. These shows are ticket-quality performances offering a wide range of music genres. From the Elvis Experience and children from around the world singing Songs of Hope to the inspirational sounds of Sara Renner and the Elements and the rhythmic sensations of La Banda Nueva, there truly is something for everyone at the Wednesday in the Park concert series. NORM KUNSELMAN Wednesday in the Park and ISD 191 Adult Continuing Education coordinator

knows how much. More faulty and costly decisions made by the elite few? Priceless. To the editor: For everyone else, there’s Surprised to find so many categories of photo entries always the next election. in this year’s Dakota County Fair Art Show with no blue TIM IVERS ribbon winners, I was told Burnsville by a couple of the helpers in the art building that “if the judge doesn’t feel any of the entries are worthy of a blue ribbon, he doesn’t have To the editor: to award any.” I was taken In a recent appearance aback by this explanation together, all three candidates and replied, “This is a simple for governor talked about county fair, not a professionour need to invest in early al art show.” learning programs. MeanCome on. The judges while, a friend who teaches should loosen up and lightat a public school in the en up a little. We are merely south metro area has been amateurs. If the photo is the told to expect classes of 40 best in its category, shouldn’t students per room. There it be awarded a first place was a day when that might blue ribbon and not a sechave worked with particularond place red? ly well-behaved young peoHaving entered photos ple, and as I recall, it wasn’t a in the fair off and on for great success even then. Canthe past 35 years, I’ve even didates seem to have gotten noticed they’ve stopped the message that investments awarding fourth-, fifth- and in education, particularly for sixth-place and honorable younger students, can yield mention ribbons in each inwell more than the cost of dividual category, too. the investment itself. I think it’s time to get Researchers in business some new judges for our areas have also pointed to county fair next year who investments in transportasee it as amateur art and not tion to facilitate activity in judge quite so much on a business, employment, and professional level. other areas affecting each of us. We owe it to ourselves to RENEE KIRCHNER listen for how the candidates Farmington will implement these notions. Two of the three candidates agreed that it’s important to find ways to have upper-income earners pay To the editor: An automated water sys- the same kind of overall tax tem installed on light stan- rates, as a percentage of our dards along Nicollet Avenue income, as the rest of us. Candidates who support and Burnsville Parkway, now no longer seen, is cost- the idea of further downsizing government may not be ing who knows how much. Flower baskets lining in touch with these needs for those same streets that have education and transportanow virtually vanished cost tion. They may say it’s best to reduce government to who knows how much. Hand-laid brick lining help struggling small busithe Parkway, now vanished, nesses, a major source of is costing who knows how jobs. But that has been the philosophy of our state govmuch. Colored concrete slabs, ernment for at least the last installed at intersections on seven years, and we might those streets and commonly ask, “Are we better off ?” referred to by area bus drivers as “Burnsville’s rumble PAUL HOFFINGER strips,” now vanished from Eagan the Parkway, have cost who

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August 20, 2010 THISWEEK

Sports Standings

Demo derby destruction Soccer: Irish aiming

for the back of the net

Racing Saturday, August 14 NASCAR Whelen All American Series at Elko Speedway

by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The Irish girls soccer team plans to kick the ball around with a little more determination this season. Instead of being satisfied with last year’s 12-win season, Rosemount would like to build on that record. “We can do that by staying healthy and creating the chemistry that existed last season which made 12 wins a reality,” coach Kevin Adams said. In 2009, Rosemount was fifth-best in the Lake Conference. In 2010, the Irish are shooting for a top three spot. “We also would like to get to the section final after making it to the semifinal last year against Eastview,” Adams said. “We had our chances to win that game but did not convert on opportunities in crunch time.” The close loss has the Irish motivated to take another shot at the goal “They feel unfinished business was left at Eastview last fall,” Adams said. The Irish have 10 returning players who remember the game all too well. Top players Shade Pratt, Ashley Wettstein and Mel Simonson hope to improve on the last year’s 2.3 goals per game average this season. “We should have consistency and leadership and more speed this year collectively and more threats offensively,” Adams said. The Irish may have some issues when their opponent takes control. Rosemount will have a new goalie replacing four-year player Katie Berkopec. “Replacing this experience and leadership is not easy and developing chemistry in the back will be key,” Adams said.

NASCAR Super Late Models Fast Qualifier Matt Goede New Germany 13.831 seconds (97.607 mph) Semi Feature 15 laps 1. Matt Goede New Germany 2. Donny Reuvers Dundas 3. Jason Schneider New Market 4. Bryan Roach Goodhue 5. Adam Royle Lonsdale Feature Rained Out Big 8 Sportsman Fast Qualifier Doug Brown Prior Lake 14.739 seconds (91.594 mph) Heat 12 laps 1. Nick Barstad Prior Lake 2. Tom Kamish Farmington 3. Doug Brown Prior Lake 4. Travis Stanley Prior Lake 5. Ryan Kamish Bloomington Feature Rained Out Genz Ryan Thunder Cars Fast Qualifier Brent Kane Lonsdale 15.812 seconds (85.378 mph) Feature #1 25 laps 1. Daryl Blohm Elko 2. Brent Kane Lonsdale 3. Ted Reuvers Dundas 4. Jack Paulson Faribault 5. Conrad Jorgenson Lakeville Feature #2 15 laps (Rain Shortened) 1. Conrad Jorgenson Lakeville 2. Brent Kane Lonsdale 3. Daryl Blohm Elko 4. Jack Paulson Faribault 5. Ted Reuvers Dundas Click Club USA Legends Fast Qualifier Dirk Henry Sauk Center 16.078 seconds (83.966 mph) Heat #1 10 laps 1. Bryan Syer-Keske Lakeville 2. Luke Hommerding Alexandria 3. Shon Jacobsen East Bethel 4. Max McNamara 5. Dirk Henry Sauk Center Heat #2 10 laps 1. Matt Ostdiek Lakeville 2. Jon Lemke Shakopee 3. Todd Tracy Belle Plaine 4. Tim Brockhouse Webster 5. Pat Zandstra Buffalo Click Club USA Challenge Series 40 laps 1. Tim Brockhouse Webster 2. Shon Jacobsen East Bethel 3. Max McNamara 4. Bryan Syer-Keske Lakeville 5. Jon Lemke Shakopee Dicks Sanitation Power Stocks Heat 10 laps 1. Josiah King Lakeville 2. Dillon Sellner Farmington 3. Rob Schnickels Elko 4. Taylor Goldman Minnetonka 5. Paul Hamilton Hastings Feature 20 laps 1. Eric Campbell Shakopee 2. Josiah King Lakeville 3. Rob Schnickels Elko 4. Jason Novak Farmington 5. Chris Sjulstad Northfield

Photos by Rick Orndorf

The Dakota County Demolition Derby featured 21 CW-80 cars and seven compact cars smashing into one another on August 13 during the county fair. Drivers from Farmington, Rosemount, Inver Grove Heights, Apple Valley, Cannon Falls, Hampton, Hastings, South St. Paul, Prescott and Red Wing gave their cars a good beating, much to the delight of onlookers.

Super Hornets Heat 10 laps 1. Aaron Hopkins Burnsville 2. Zach Schelhaas New Prague 3. Brandon Elmer Minneapolis 4. Kevin Anderson Shakopee 5. Norm Grabinger Medford Feature 15 laps 1. Aaron Hopkins Burnsville 2. Kevin Anderson Shakopee 3. Zach Schelhaas New Prague 4. Brandon Elmer Minneapolis 5. Norm Grabinger Medford

Rosemount boys

Football

The Rosemount boys soccer team had an up and down season in 2009. After starting the schedule 6-6, including a four-game winning streak, the Irish hit a tough spot, losing their final six games. If the Irish have any plans on getting some revenge, they’ll have to do it with some fresh faces. “We are a young and inexperienced team,” coach Mike Floersch said. “We graduated nine of 11 starters. It will take us a few games just to figure out our lineup.” Rosemount will have some experience and talent on its side with midfielder Esti Fairchild back on the soccer field. Other senior midfielders, Sam Temple and Dalton Cunningham, will also be following the ball all over the field.

Thursday, Sept. 2 • Lakeville North at Eastview, 7 p.m. • Bloomington Kennedy at Rosemount, 7 p.m. • Burnsville at Bloomington Jefferson, 7 p.m. • Prior Lake at Apple Valley, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3 • Lakeville South at Eagan, 7 p.m.

Volleyball Thursday, Aug. 26 • Prior Lake at Owatonna, 7 p.m. • Lakeville South at Northfield, 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m. • Faribault at Prior Lake, 7 p.m. • Lakeville South at Rochester Century, 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30 • Prior Lake at Chaska, 7 p.m. • Visitation at Lakeville South, 7 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson at Holy Angels, 7 p.m. • Rosemount at Faribault, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31 • Stillwater at Eagan, 7 p.m. • Woodbury at Burnsville, 7 p.m. • Apple Valley at Wayzata, 7 p.m. • Bethlehem Academy at Lakeville North, 7 p.m. • Eastview at Shakopee, 7 p.m.

Girls Tennis Friday, Aug. 20 • Apple Valley at Stillwater, 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 23 • Owatonna, Eden Prairie at Lakeville North, 9 a.m. • Minnetonka at Apple Valley, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug.. 24 • Orono at Burnsville, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25 • Rosemount at Monticello, 9 a.m. • Lakeville North, Lakeville South tournament, 9 a.m. • Eagan at Wayzata, noon Thursday, Aug. 26 • Apple Valley at Duluth East, noon • Bloomington Kennedy at Rosemount, 3:30 p.m. • Eagan at Lakeville South, 3:30 p.m. • Eastview at Lakeville North, 3:30 p.m. • Henry Sibley at Bloomington Jefferson, 3:30 p.m. • Burnsville at Prior Lake, 3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27 • Rosemount at Hastings, 9 a.m. • St. Louis Park at Lakeville South, 1 p.m. • Prior Lake at Simley, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28 • Bloomington Jefferson at Richfield, 9 a.m. • Rosemount at Northfield, 9 a.m. • Lakeville South at New Prague, 9 a.m. • Apple Valley, Eagan at Henry Sibley, 9 a.m. • Lakeville North at Northfield, 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 30 • Shakopee at Lakeville South, 9 a.m. • Simley at Eastview, 9 a.m. • Edina at Eagan, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31 • Bloomington Jefferson at Bloomington Kennedy, 9 a.m. • Apple Valley at Lakeville North, 9 a.m. • Lakeville South at Eastview, 9 a.m. • Prior Lake at Eagan, 9 a.m. • Rosemount at Burnsville, 9 a.m.

Sports Briefs DCTC hosting Minnesota Kickoff Classic at Ames Soccer Complex The Blue Knights of Dakota County Technical College are hosting the inaugural Minnesota Kickoff Classic Sept. 3-5 at the Ames Soccer Complex on the DCTC campus in Rosemount. Four men’s and 12 women’s teams from around the nation will be participating in the three-day soccer tournament. DCTC’s new soccer complex was developed through a partnership

with the city of Rosemount and Ames Construction. The complex features three full-sized adult soccer fields, including a championship field, that can be subdivided into six youth soccer fields.

Kyle Malin golf scramble benefit Sept. 18 The Kyle Malin Golf Scramble Benefit is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Sept. 18 at Heritage Links Golf Club in Lakeville. U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kyle Malin, a 2002 Farmington graduate, was a three-sport

in Class AA, winning almost every game during the regular season. During the first month of action, the Wildcats won eight games and tied with Park of Cottage Grove and Eden Prairie. Eastview handed Eagan its first loss of the season in late September and Apple Valley defeated Eagan 6-0 four days later. The Wildcats won their next seven games up to the Section 3AA finals, where a familiar foe, Apple Valley, sent Eagan packing with a 4-0 loss. Eagan might have some trouble writing a similar story again this season. “(We have) a lot of depth, but we’re not that experienced,” coach Kurt Virgin said. The players who scored 86 percent of the team’s goals last year have since graduated, including the top seven scorers. The top returning players include defensemen A.J. Albers and Tyler Burger along with midfielders Ben Kasper, Gustavo Pliego and Eric Baily. The strength will lie in the team’s last line of defense at goalie with Derrick Mora and Austin Stoesz who split time in the net in 2009. Both were a big reason Eagan had six shutouts in 2009.

Burnsville girls Replacing Lauren DiGregorio, who graduated last spring as one of the top players in Blaze history, won’t be easy in 2010. DiGregorio scored 28 of the team’s 49 goals last season. Burnsville had a remarkable season in 2009, especially through the month of September when they started 10-1-2. Burnsville finished the season with a 2-3-2 run, losing to Edina in the Section 2AA semifinals. Although the team was senior-heavy in 2009, the Blaze will see many familiar faces on the soccer field this year. “With the long tradition here expectations are always high,” coach John Soderholm said. The team’s second-leading scorer, midfielder Bailly Drayton, has laced up her cleats for another run around the soccer field. Jenny Stover will join her in the midfield and Maraya Johnson will lead the way at forward. On defense, the top returning player is Tristan Walczak. The Blaze will be prepared for playoffs with a strong conference schedule featuring favorites such as Eagan, Rosemount and Eastview. “There are no easy games,” Soderholm said.

athlete in high school and qualified for the state wrestling tournament in 2000 and 2002. He served three tours in Iraq and deployed to Afghanistan in June. While on patrol on July 14, Malin was severely injured by an improvised explosive device and lost both legs in the explosion. Malin is in Walter Reed Hospital and has undergone many operations for his wounds; he still has many surgeries before he can be fit with prosthet- Eagan boys ics and released from the Few teams in Minnesota hospital. Malin and his had as good a season as wife Alicia have two sons, Eagan did in 2009. Andy Rogers is at ages 3 and 5. The Wildcats were one andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. See Sports Briefs, 8A of the top-ranked programs

South Suburbanites dodged some dominating tennis balls by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Girls tennis teams in the South Suburban Conference missed out on some serious serves when they left the Lake Conference this year. For a little while, area girls teams were set to play Edina, a school that’s won 28 state titles, for the right to a conference title. Eden Prairie and Minnetonka also boast perennially powerful teams in girls tennis. Winning the Lake Conference title would have been a ridiculous feat if it would have stayed that way. Eden Prairie, Edina, Wayzata, Minnetonka and Hopkins decide who wins the Lake Conference title from now on because most of the other teams took their tennis rackets and went closer to home in the South Suburban Confer-

PRESSBOX ence. Not that they couldn’t handle it. Several of the state’s top tennis players populate the southern suburbs. As a team, though, there really hasn’t been an equal to Edina in girls tennis in Minnesota. Lakeville North won the Lake Conference title a year ago. With most of their players back this year, they could very well earn another conference trophy in the South Suburban. Eagan will be right with them. They have a young, yet accomplished group. Their singles players will challenge just about everyone they face. Lakeville South has

as the No. 10 seed. They will face the Minnetonka Saints at the same time on the adjacent field at Alimagnet. The tournament runs all weekend and next at Alimagnet, the Apple Valley Legion field and Quarry Point Park in Apple Valley.

quality players back as well. They’ll make Eagan and Lakeville North work for position as the queens of the South Suburban Conference. Eastview always seems to be competitive and sends someone to state every year. Rosemount and Burnsville both lost a lot to graduation, but their coaches know how to make opponents sweat. Rosemount qualified for state last year, so they know how to play when it matters most.

in his age group. He also set a Central Zone record time in the 50 butterfly – besting a time that had been in place since 1988. As a team, the Storm took fifth place out of 68 teams in the state and broke 99 team records out of a possible 240 swim events. They had four individual state champions: Ryan Husband, Regan Smith, Heskin and Brianna Alexander.

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The Burnsville Bulldogs 35-and-older baseball team will defend its North Star Classic Baseball League state title this weekend. The team earned the No. 3 seed in the AA bracket. The Bulldogs will face Monticello at 6:15 p.m. on Friday at Alimagnet Field. Andy Rogers is at The Apple Valley A’s will andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. also play in the AA bracket

The Storm swim club finished up its spring/summer with some record-breaking news. Marshall Heskin set a new state record in the 50yard fly with a time of 28.53 seconds in the 11-12 age group at the state meet. It puts him fifth in the country

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Bobcats to state Burnsville Bobcats (17-9 overall) will play in the Minnesota Baseball Association Class B state tournament this weekend in Bird Island. The Bobcats finished second in the Section 5B championship behind Savage. They enter the tournament as the B seed. They are scheduled to play Winsted at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. With a victory the team will play at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 28 in Willmar.


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Girls tennis: Rosemount aiming for upper reaches in state by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Rosemount’s Virginia Norder made plenty of racket last year on tennis courts throughout the metro. As an eighth-grader, she helped Rosemount qualify for the Class AA state tournament and she advanced on her own in the singles competition. Both forays into the state tournament ended in the first round, but Norder envisions many more trips to come. She’s been playing a few hours every day since state last year with a goal of getting back to the University of Minnesota Baseline Tennis Center. Her first step is finding her way in the new South Suburban Conference, then winning the section tournament. “I’d just like to play the best I can play,� Norder said. “I improved a lot since last year.� Although she qualified for the state singles tournament as an eighth-grader, she feels more mature as a freshman. “I understand the game a lot more,� Norder said. “I’m more stable mentally. I’ve made leaps and bounds in my maturity.� She’s also improved on her speed, court awareness, serve, and ground strokes. She’s hoping to avoid a match like last year’s Section 3AA singles championship. She lost to sophomore Meredith Lawrence from Visitation, who Norder defeated 6-0, 6-1 during the regular season. Norder still qualified for state after finishing second in the section, but this year she would like to be the champion. The team also qualified

for state last season, but unfortunately for Rosemount, several of Norder’s teammates have since graduated. While the singles lineup is solid, the doubles lineup is rebuilding. No. 2 singles player Sara Fesser is back along with No. 3 Kirsten Hoffmann and No. 4 Alison Baker. Doubles player Makayla Newberry has also returned to the court, but the rest of the doubles slots will be filled by last year’s junior varsity players such as Heather Castner and Megan Harrington.

sophomores with varsity experience. Elizaveta and Varvara played second and third singles last season and qualified for the state tournament as a doubles team. For doubles, Chelsea Eaton and Hilleary Reinhardt are this year’s senior captains. Danielle Fischer and Jenny Rudnicki are returning players with varsity experience. The challenge will lie in filling the rest of the doubles lineup where few players have varsity experience.

Lakeville North Lakeville North girls tennis will aim its racket for a new benchmark this season: a South Suburban Conference title. The girls went 11-0 last regular season, winning the Lake Conference title, and they will have many of the same girls leading the way in 2010. Top singles player Lisa Hall is back at No. 1 along with Sarah Lindstrand at No. 2. The top doubles team of Cassidy Parkinsons and Maddie Lindstrom has also returned to the court. Other returning players include Hannah Hughes, Liz Minneman, Maddie Tweed, Gretchen Hoffman and Tatum Holland. The only varsity losses to graduation last spring were No. 3 singles player Taylor Parkinson and Sam Menz from the doubles lineup. Coach Trish Staehling said the team has depth and versatility. She figures the Panthers’ main competition for a South Suburban title will be Lakeville South, Eagan, and Rosemount.

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Based on the strength of the singles lineup, Eagan should be one of the top teams in the new South Suburban Conference. Last season Eagan finished second in the Lake Conference, losing just three regular season matches to Eden Prairie, Wayzata and Lakeville North. The Wildcats also had an eventful Section 3AA tournament, beating Eastview and Prior Lake. From that group, Eagan will have seven returning players with varsity experience. “Returning players competed well last year in singles,� coach Scott Nichols said. “We have two senior captains that will add great leadership on and off the court. (But we have added) many new doubles players to the lineup.� Sophomore Danielle Donahue is back as the No. 1 singles player. She was an all-conference player last season and has been the most valuable player for Eagan for the past three seasons. Andy Rogers is at Elizaveta and Varvara andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. Zelenina are returning

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Amber Renee Stamm and Bryan Peter Frandrup are happy to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Amber is a 2002 graduate of Sentinel High School of Missoula, MT. Amber is a Design Consultant for Builders Carpet Design Center in Burnsville. Bryan is a 1994 graduate of Randolph High School and a 1998 graduate of Concordia College, Moorhead. Bryan is a Commercial Banker for Highland Bank in Minnetonka. A September 17th, 2010 wedding is planned in Prior Lake at the Wilds Golf Course with reception and dance to follow. The couple currently resides in Rosemount.

Sara Buszmann, daughter of Craig and Clarine Buszmann of Burnsville, and Brian Elliott, son of Timothy and Barbara Elliott of Rapid City, South Dakota, announce their engagement. Sara is a 2004 graduate of Lakeville High School and a 2009 graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato. She is a registered nurse at Immanuel St. Joseph’s Hospital in Mankato. Brian is a 2004 graduate of Stevens High School in Rapid City and a 2008 graduate of Minnesota State University Mankato. He is a construction project manager at The Bainey Group in Plymouth. An August 28, 2010, wedding is planned at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savage.

Forms for birth, engagement, wedding, anniversary and obituaries announcements are available at our office and online at www.thisweeklive.com (click on “Announcements� and then “Send Announcement�). Completed forms may be e-mailed to class.thisweek@ ecm-inc.com or mailed to Thisweek Newspapers, 12190 County Road 11, Burnsville, MN 55337. If you are submitting a photograph along with your announcement, please only submit photographs for which you have the right to permit Thisweek Newspapers to use and publish. Deadline for announcements is 5 p.m. Monday. A fee of $25 will be charged for the first 5 inches and $5 per inch thereafter. They will run in all editions of Thisweek Newspapers. Photos may be picked up at the office within 60 days or returned by mail if a self-addressed, stamped envelope is provided.

Donations of money, silent auction items, and raffle prizes are appreciated. Hole sponsorships are available and will include dinner and entertainment for two for each business sponsorship. For more information, call Byron Olson at (763) 300-5825 or (952) 469-3075.

Tigersharks Swim Club registration Tigersharks Swim Club is holding tryouts for the upcoming fall and winter sessions. The club is made up of swimmers from Farmington, Rosemount, Apple

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Valley and Lakeville. Registration is scheduled for 6-7 p.m. on Sept. 1 and 2 at the Levi Dodge Middle School (formerly Farmington Middle School West) pool.  The fall session is from Sept. 7 through Dec. 5, and the winter session will run Dec. 6 to March 6. Novice level swimmers have three different eight-week novice sessions starting Sept. 7, Nov. 1 and Jan. 3. The fees are $105/session with practices up to three days per week. Visit the website at www. tigersharksswimclub.com for more information or contact coach Dion Erbes derbes@yahoo.com.

4/6/27- 8/22/09 Though your smile is gone forever and your hand we cannot touch, we still have many memories of the one we loved so much. We think of you in silence, we often speak your name, now all we have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake with which we’ll never part, God has you in His keeping, we have you in our heart.

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Andrew Robert Griffith of Eagan, Minnesota, has earned the highest advancement award the Boy Scouts of America offers to Scouts, the Eagle Scout Award. Griffith will be recognized at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Sunday, August 22, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Thomas Becket Catholic Church. Griffith is a member of Troop 458 of Eagan, is one of approximately 2 percent of all Boy Scouts who attain the Eagle rank, according to Scout Master Pete Gorski. Candidates must successfully complete a service project that benefits a community, religious institution or school. Griffith chose to construct a walking path and do landscaping at the elementary school he attended, Red Pine Elementary in Eagan. Candidates must also earn 21 merit badges. Griffith also participated in several service projects, many hours of community service and numerous nights of camping, including a high adventure trip to Philmont Boy Scout Reservation in New Mexico. Griffith has served as Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Librarian, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Junior Scout Master. Griffith is a member of St. Thomas Becket Catholic Church and is a junior at St. Thomas Academy. He is the son of David and Deb Griffith of Eagan.

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Age 46, of Chanhassen passed away peacefully on July 21, 2010. Survived by loving husband, Gary; parents, Carl & Dixie Larson; brothers, Jeff (Robyn) and Jay (Pam) Larson; also by loving nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. Jennie was born in Denver, CO, on November 14, 1963, and moved to Burnsville, MN, as a small child. She attended Gideon Pond Elementary, Nicollet Jr. High and graduated with honors from Burnsville High School in 1982. She was confirmed and nurtured in her faith at River Hills United Methodist Church and involved in many activities including women’s softball (with dad as her coach). She graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science degree and in 1994 with her Masters Degree in Education. She taught mathematics at Nicollet Junior High School for 22 years and also coached girls track for many years. She always had a great desire for her students’ success not only in the classroom, but in the arena of life. She loved being married to the love of her life, Gary. They lived i n C h a n h a s s en a n d at t ended Westwood Church. She touched the lives of family and many friends, students and co-workers over the years. Funeral services were held on Sunday, July 25, 2010, at River Hills Church in Burnsville. Visitation was held at White Funeral Home in Apple Valley.

Philip J. Cutting Philip J., age 62, of Apple Valley, died unexpectedly August 14, 2010 of a heart attack. Preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Clara Mae Cutting; and sister, Janet Marie. Survived by loving wife of 40 years, Jody; son, Doug (Laura); 3 grandchildren, Mason, Max and Matthew; sister, Darlene (Chuck) Tucker; brother, Luther "Corky" (Mary) Cutting; nieces, nephews and friends. Phil was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother who was a friend to all. Memorial service Thursday, August 19, 2:00 PM in Henry W Anderson Mortuary, 147th and Garrett Ave, Apple Valley with a gathering of family and friends starting at 12:30 on Thursday. Memorials to the family. Henry W Anderson 952-432-2331 obit.HenryWAnderson.com

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Age 64, of Lakeville, formerly Burnsville and Minneapolis, passed away on July 29, 2010. Born in Minneapolis in 1946, after graduating from Minneapolis Roosevelt he entered the U.S. Marine Corp., and married Barb in 1968. He worked for US West Dex for 30 years. Kip was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, godfather and friend. His life reflected his strong character and work ethic. He loved and gave back in so many ways. He was active in Burnsville Legion Baseball (BA 191), Hope Chest News, LifeSource (Organ & Tissue Donation) and in the lives of his grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents Evald and Frances Peterson, Brother Charles and Terry Burken (his lung transplant donor). He is survived by his wife, Barb, daughter Tracy (Cory LaVigne), son Chris (Cheryl Urbaniak), grandchildren; Caysie, Trevor, Connor, Landon, Brooks & Delaney, sisters Marjorie Zoesch and Bernice (Darrell Baltzer), and numerous family and friends. Celebration of Life Service was held on Tuesday, August 3rd at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Burnsville. In lieu of flowers, donations will be distributed by the family to Hope Chest, LifeSource, and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. The family is deeply thankful for the care he received at the University of Minnesota Hospital and lung transplant clinic.

Robert M. Osterhaus Robert M. Osterhaus age 49, of Burnsville, MN passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 7, 2010 is survived by his loving wife Joanne (Rodeen) and three loving children, Melissa 19, Michael 17, and Christopher 15. Bob was devoted to his family and known for his wit and humor. Bob worked for Farmland Foods for many years, was an avid sports fan and wildlife enthusiast. He loved being a part of Apple Valley Youth sports – from coach, to tournament director to bleacher Dad. He delighted in watching dance performances, band concerts and tennis tournaments equally. Bob is survived by his parents, Don and Mary Osterhaus of Prairie de Chien, WI; siblings, Diane (Thomas) Neefe of La Crosse, WI, John (Tina) of Eastman, WI, David of Sterling, IL, Rodney (Lori) of Dalton, WI, Greg (Stephanie) of Burnsville, MN and Brian (Emily) of Oregon, WI. He will be missed by his father-in-law, Barney Rodden of La Grange, IL, sister-in-law, Mary Beth Costello (Kevin), Park Ridge, IL, brother-in-law, Jack (Vicki) Rodden of La Grange, WI; Jackie Osterhaus of Paynesville, MN; 15 nephews; 5 nieces, family, friends and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 11, from 4-8 PM at the White Funeral Home, 14560 Penncok Ave., Apple Valley, MN 55124. Funeral Service will be Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 11AM at the Church of the Risen Savior 1501 CR 42 E. Burnsville, MN. Visitation one hour prior to Mass at Church. White Funeral Home Apple Valley 952-432-2001 www.whitefuneralhome.com

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A. Russell Ostlie Was born July 10, 1922 on the farm located in the northeast quarter of section 19 in Eureka Township, Lakeville, to the parents of Adolph Ludwig and Mabel Annettie (Hammer) Ostlie. Russ was the second of three boys born into this family. He was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith at Christiania Lutheran Church. He attended the local rural school district and completed school up until the 8th grade. On December 30, 1943 he married Iola Mardell Johnson and in their first years of marriage lived in a small home at the bottom of the hill of where Russ grew up. Russ and Adolph farmed together while living on the same land and purchased land together when they could. In approximately 1953, Russ and Mardell purchased the Christ Christensen farm in section 31 of Eureka Township and moved from their tiny home at the bottom of the hill to a home that could accommodate their growing family. Four children were born to Russ and Mardell, Wynn Russell, Richard Edwin, Thomas Ray, and Joan Marvel. Russ was a crop and livestock farmer all of his life, but also worked for Green Giant for several years to make ends meet. Russ was a life member of Christiania Lutheran Church and enjoyed his coffee time at the "farmers table" either before or after he attended the church service. Russ was a farmer at heart and everything he did revolved around the farm. Helping his children with their farming operations or assisting neighbors with harvest or other tasks were not uncommon for him. He enjoyed his farm equipment and even had one of the first tractors his family purchased, a 1938 Huber completely refurbished. He enjoyed taking it to the Dakota County Fair and exhibiting it in the tractor parade. Besides farming, Russ enjoyed some traveling with his wife before her death in 1986. He often reminisced about how many states that their car had been through. Family was important to Russ and though he did not verbally convey it often, he was proud of his children and grandchildren. He will be truly missed. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law: Wynn and Pat of Farmington, Richard and Carol of rural Lakeville, Tom and Karen of rural Lakeville; his daughter and son-in-law Joan and Jack Eckdahl of rural Lakeville; seven grandchildren and spouses: Jason Ostlie of rural Lakeville, Julie and Jerry Fish and son, Michael of rural Elko, Bryan and Jane Ostlie and son, Jack of Farmington, Jim and Laura Ostlie and children Lilly and Riley of Paynesville, Jill Eckdahl of Farmington, Emily Eckdahl of Bloomington, Joe and Melinda Ostlie of Lonsdale; his sisters-in-law: Marvel (Loren) Peterson, Ruth and Aletta Ostlie. He was preceded in death by his wife Mardell in 1986, brother's Edwin in 2003 and Ray in 2008. Russ passed away at the Three Links Care Center in Northfield, on Monday morning, August 9, 2010, at the age of 88. Services were held on Friday, August 13, 2010, at Christiania Lutheran Church in rural Lakeville with Rev. David Mesaros officiating. Interment was at East Christiania Cemetery. Visitation was on Friday at the church. Arrangements are Benson & Langehough Funeral Home of Northfield.

Wilbert “Skee� Reimer Wilbert “Skee� Reimer, age 93 of Becker, formerly of Burnsville died August 6, 2010 at the New River Medical Center of Monticello. There was a Memorial Service on Thursday August 12, 2010 at the Faith Lutheran Church of Becker. Private interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery of Minneapolis. Funeral arrangements were with the Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel of Monticello. Skee was born in Goessel, Kansas on April 23, 1917. He worked for Honeywell for 32 before his retirement. He was a longstanding member of the Orchard Rangers Saddle Club and the Caballeros. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; daughter Mary (Marvin) Sims; grandchildren Marvin III, Shannon, Nicole; great grandchildren Devin and Logan; sister Elsie Unruh; and nieces and nephews.


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Rustle up some quarters and start stretching those flipper fingers. There will be no shortage of pinball machines at this year’s Minnesota State Fair. Pinball On A Stick, a 30game pinball arcade that is the brainchild of Farmington resident Brian Millard, returns to the fair this year in space next to the Butterfly House on Dan Patch Avenue. With 30 games – 22 of which are from Millard’s personal collection – it will be the largest pinball arcade in Minnesota during the run of the fair Aug. 26-Sept. 6. This is the second year Millard and friend Ryan Marincovich have operated the arcade, and it’s not intended as a money-making venture. The duo gets volunteer help from about a half dozen Twin Cities-area pinball enthusiasts, and the idea is to bring in enough money to cover expenses. Their primary objective is to share their love of pinball with the public. “It’s really just for the love of the game and love of the State Fair,� said Millard, whose home arcade boasts more than two dozen of the classic coin-operated

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Brian Millard of Farmington, above, is teaming up with friend Ryan Marincovich to offer Pinball On A Stick, a 30game pinball arcade, at the State Fair this year. amusements. “My wife thinks I’m insane,� Millard said jokingly of his passion for all things pinball. Last year, turnout at Pinball On A Stick was better than expected. Millard relates that on the first night of the fair, he and Marincovich planned to do some basic maintenance work on the games – but had to sit and wait because all of the pinball machines were in use. So what’s the draw? “It’s the nostalgia – where else are you going to go and play 30 pinball machines?�

said Vince Birdsley of Prior Lake, who maintains the Pinball On A Stick website, www.pinballonastick.com. “I got e-mails after the fair last year and heard from pinball people,� Birdsley added. “Some hadn’t been to the fair in 10 years, but came five times in 12 days last year just to play pinball.� The mix of machines available for play at Pinball On A Stick runs the gamut of pinball history from the past half century, from classics such as Sky Jump, a 1974 Gottlieb game with a skydiving theme, to the

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Twin Cities-area pinball enthusiasts Jason Sheard and Dave Lehmann helped get a Pirates of the Caribbean game in working order on Sunday in preparation for the opening of the Minnesota State Fair next week. newest machines put out by the industry, including Wheel of Fortune and Pirates of the Caribbean. Fittingly, the walls of Pinball On A Stick are adorned with the sides of old pinball machine cabinets – to which have been glued huge wooden sticks. There are even several of

theater and arts calendar To submit items for the Arts Calendar, e-mail: eagan. thisweek@ecm-inc.com. Auditions Auditions for “Mame,â€? “A Christmas Carolâ€? and “Peter Panâ€? will take place on the Burnsville Performing Arts Center’s Main Stage on Aug. 24 and 25. Children’s auditions will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Adult auditions will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Information: (952) 895-4680. Events The Art and All that Jazz Festival will be held Aug. 20-21 at Nicollet Commons Park and the Burnsville Performing Arts Center in the Heart of the City, Burnsville. Information: www. burnsvilleartjazz.com. Colleen Raye’s Musical Tribute to Patsy Cline will come to the Burnsville Performing Arts Center at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. Tickets will be on sale ($18/ adults, $16/students) beginning at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 6, at ticketmaster.com or at the box office. Comedy “Times are Tough ‌ Laughing is Easyâ€? comedy showcase presented by the MinneHAHA

Comedy Club at 9:30 p.m. Aug. 20 and 21 at Jensen’s Supper Club, 3840 Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan. Comedian Tammy Nerby headlines with special guest Elaine Thompson. Admission: $12.50. For reservations log onto www.minnehahacomedyclub.com or call (612) 860-9388. Classes/workshops Brushworks School of Art in Burnsville will offer Summer Teen Drawing and Painting from 5 to 7 p.m. on Mondays throughout the summer. Register at www. BrushworksSchoolofArt.com or call (651) 214-4732. Brushworks School of Art in Burnsville offers Family Friday Art Day on Aug. 27. Cost: $60 per family of four. For information and to register: www.BrushworksSchoolofArt.com or call (651) 214-4732. Brushworks School of Art offers visual art classes at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Array Color Mixing, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sept. 23-24. Register online at www.BrushworksSchoolofArt.com or call (651) 2144732. Join other 55-plus adults at the Eagan Art House to create beaded jewelry. The Jewelry Club

Friday, Aug. 20 Dream of the Wild, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Jo Jo’s Rise & Wine, 12501 Nicollet Ave., Suite 100, Burnsville, (952) 736-3001. Joyride, 9:30 p.m., Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) 8464513. Spooky Poodle, Babe’s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, (952) 469-5200. Key West Rejects, 9:30 p.m., McKracken’s Pub, 3120 W. Highway 13, Burnsville, (952) 2770197. Scottie Miller, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Rudy’s Redeye Grill, 20800 Kenrick Ave., Lakeville, (952) 469-0711. Mike Swenson, 8 to 11 p.m.,

The Ugly Mug Coffee, Bar and Grill, 18450 Pilot Knob Road, Farmington, (651) 463-6844. Larry Johnson on keyboards, 7 to 11 p.m., Chateau Lamothe, 14351 Nicollet Court, Burnsville, (952) 435-7709.

Saturday, Aug. 21 Nikki & Jim, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Jo Jo’s Rise & Wine, 12501 Nicollet Ave., Suite 100, Burnsville, (952) 736-3001. Steel Orchid, 9:30 p.m., Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) 846-4513. Jaded, 9:30 p.m., McKracken’s Pub, 3120 W. Highway 13, Burnsville, (952) 277-0197. Michael Loonan, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Rudy’s Redeye Grill, 20800 Kenrick Ave., Lakeville, (952) 469-0711. Minnesota Songwriters As-

of both worlds,� Millard said of Pinball On A Stick’s proximity to Boettcher’s arcade. “Dad sits in here and plays pinball, and the kids go next door and play the Chuck E. Cheese ticket games.� Andrew Miller is at andrew. miller@ecm-inc.com.

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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. The Eagan Art House is located at 3981 Lexington Ave. S. For more information, call (651) 686-9134. In The Company of Kids Creative Arts Center presents the Fairytale Adventures Program, a music-based based dance program for parents and children. Newborns to age 3 welcome with parent or caregiver. Call (952) 736-3644 for more information or visit www. cokartscenter.com. Register now for summer classes at the Eagan Art House. Classes are offered for all ages from age 4 through adult. A variety of schedules and course offerings are available. For a complete listing visit www. cityofeagan.com/eaganarthouse. For more information, call the Eagan Art House at (651) 6869134. 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. Cost is $5 per class. Call Marilyn at (651) 463-7833. Beginner country line dance classes on Wednesdays, 5:307:30 p.m., at the Lakeville Senior Center, 20732 Holt Ave. $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages. For class and registration information, visit www.lakevillemn.gov or call the Arts Center office at (952) 985-4640. DanceWorks Performing Arts Center’s Let’s Dance program will hold a “First Friday� dance event on the first Friday of each month. Latin/swing/ ballroom class from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by a two-hour “practice session� from 7 to 9 p.m. The lesson is free. The “practice session� is $12 per family (high school students are free) or $7 per person. A partner is not needed to participate. The monthly event is at DanceWorks Central, 20137 Icenic Trail, Lakeville. Call (952) 432-7123 to reserve a spot or visit www.danceworksmn. com.

sociation Showcase, 8 to 11 p.m., The Ugly Mug Coffee, Bar and Grill, 18450 Pilot Knob Road, Farmington, (651) 463-6844. Larry Johnson on keyboards, 7 to 11 p.m., Chateau Lamothe, 14351 Nicollet Court, Burnsville, (952) 435-7709.

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the oversized ornaments hanging from the ceiling of the arcade. Like last year, Millard has worked out a deal with buddy Kris Boettcher, who runs a video arcade at the fair, to house Pinball On A Stick in space adjoining Boettcher’s arcade. “We’ve really got the best

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Two Guys Duo, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Jo Jo’s Rise & Wine, 12501 Nicollet Ave., Suite 100, Burnsville, (952) 736-3001. Concentual, 9:30 p.m., Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) 846Jambo Joe Bones, Enjoy! 4513. Restaurant, 15435 Founders SmithTown, Babe’s Music Lane, Apple Valley, (952) 891- Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave., Lakev6569. ille, (952) 469-5200. Mo Jo Fever, 9:30 p.m., McKracken’s Pub, 3120 W. Highway 13, Burnsville, (952) 277-0197. The Nines, 9:30 p.m., NeisMark Mraz, 9 p.m. to 12:30 en’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 a.m., Rudy’s Redeye Grill, 20800 W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) 846- Kenrick Ave., Lakeville, (952) 4513. 469-0711. Junk FM, Babe’s Music Bar, Larry Johnson on key20685 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, boards, 7 to 11 p.m., Chateau (952) 469-5200. Lamothe, 14351 Nicollet Court, Dirty Word, 9:30 p.m., McK- Burnsville, (952) 435-7709. racken’s Pub, 3120 W. Highway

Burnhaven Library 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, (952) 891-0300 Social Networking for adults from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24. Basic Internet knowledge is required. Take a whirlwind tour of blogs, wikis, podcasts, TV downloads, photo sharing sites, social networking sites and more. This class will be a demonstration only – no accounts will be created in the class due to time limitations. Registration required. Microsoft Excel 2007 for adults from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word or equivalent. This class covers the basics of using Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software through the example of a family budget. Registration required. Galaxie Library

14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley, (952) 891-7045 Anime and Manga Club for teens from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23. Wescott Library 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan (651) 450-2900 Teen Advisory Groups (TAGs) from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24. Barnes and Noble Fischer Marketplace, 14880 Florence Trail, Apple Valley, (952) 997-8928 Book signing and discussion of “Still Standing – The Story of SSG John Kriesel� by Staff Sgt. John Kriesel and Capt. Jim Kosmo at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. Kriesel lost both of his legs and his two best friends when an IED exploded beneath his Humvee while he was serving in Iraq in 2006.

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Cactus Willie, Boxcar Bob & The Drifter to perform at Lakeville Area Arts Center

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Cactus Willie, Boxcar Bob & The Drifter will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. The performance will include a blend of folk, country, rock, and bluegrass music. Their style has been likened to the Kingston Trio and acoustic folk groups of the 1950s and ’60s. Tickets are $12 and are available at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Advance purchase is recommended. For tickets or additional information, call (952) 985-4640.

family calendar Saturday, Aug. 21 Car wash fundraiser by the Apple Valley High School Cheerleading Booster Club from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Raising Cane’s (corner of Cedar Avenue and County Road 42), Apple Valley. $5 donation per car wash. Amur Leopard Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Minnesota Zoo. Enjoy a day filled with animals, crafts, music and face painting while learning about the importance of preserving these big cats. Information: www.mnzoo.org. Chemo In, Cancer Out ~ Benefit for Lisa Thompson from 3 to 7 p.m. at JR’s Bar & Grill in Burnsville. Silent auction, bake sale, door prizes and raffles; $10 donation will include spaghetti pie dinner and free tap beer. Call Shawna at (612) 860-0410 with questions. Movie in the Park – “The Princess and the Frog,� begins at dusk, Central Park Amphitheater, Rosemount. Bring blankets and lawn chairs.

Tuesday Evenings in the Garden: Sandcast Leaves with Joyce Clarine, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the garden at UMore Park, 1605 160th St. W. (County Road 46), Rosemount. Create a sandcast leaf with a unique, natural design. Fee: $25. Questions or to register by phone, call University of Minnesota Extension: (651) 4807700.

Have a Heart fundraiser for Keilee-Rae (Piha) Miller from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Brunswick Zone, 11129 162nd St. W., Lakeville. Bowling, silent auctions and raffle prizes. Pizza, soda, beer and wine will be sold. Live music by Patty Peterson and DJ Turtleneck. For raffle tickets or more information, e-mail kmayer1201@ gmail.com.

Wednesday, Aug. 25 Eagan Market Fest from 4 to 8 p.m. at Central Park’s Festival Grounds at the Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway. Entertainment: Power of Twang (old country).

Tuesday, Aug. 31 Caponi Art Park’s Family Fun Tuesday – Children’s Stories from India with Zawaahir Mistry, 10 to 11 a.m., 1220 Diffley Road, Eagan. $2 suggested donation. Information: (651) 454-9412.

Friday, Aug. 27 Granny car wash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. hosted by Centennial House, 14625 Pennock Ave., Apple Valley. All proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.

Ongoing The American Red Cross will sponsor the following blood drives. Type O negative and type B negative blood donations are especially needed. For more information, call 1 (800) 448-3543 or 1 (800) Saturday, Aug. 28 Tiger Tracks 5K and Kids’ GIVE-LIFE or visit www.redRun at 8 a.m. at the Minnesota crossblood.org. • Aug. 21, 10:15 a.m. to 3:15 Zoo in Apple Valley. InformaTuesday, Aug. 24 p.m., Burnhaven Library, 1101 Open house from 5:30 to tion: www.mnzoo.org. Summer Spectacular Car W. County Road 42, Burnsville. 7:30 p.m. at Rising Stars Preschool, 115 Elm St., Suite J, Show from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Farmington, (651) 463-4001. Dakota County Fairgrounds, Thisweek Newspapers acTour the new preschool while Farmington. Sponsored by the cepts submissions for calyour child enjoys some crafts Southern Cruzers Car Club. endar events in Apple Valley, Craft fair, swap meet, car corral Burnsville, Eagan, Farmand activities. Caponi Art Park’s Family with two motorcycle classes. ington, Lakeville and RoseFun Tuesday – Ketzal Coatli- Show cars/motorcycles: $10/ mount by fax at (952) 846cue: Aztec Dance and Drums pre-registered, $15 at the gate. 2010, by e-mail at reporter. or with Ketzal Coatlicue Aztec General admission: $5 per thisweek@ecm-inc.com Dance Troupe, 10 to 11 a.m., person, children ages 12 and by phone at (952) 846-2034. 1220 Diffley Road, Eagan. $2 under free with a paid adult. Deadline for submissions is suggested donation. Informa- Information: www.thesummer- 5 p.m. Monday. spectacular.com. tion: (651) 454-9412.

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groups calendar To submit an item for the Groups Calendar, send it by e-mail to reporter.thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

tion is available to those with no driving privileges. Snacks are served afterwards. For more information contact Keith Support at (651) 319-7569 or e-mail rip. Reformers Unanimous, a director@consultant.com. faith-based addictions/treatRosemount AA schedule ment program with over 750 is as follows: Sunday – 8 a.m., chapters in the United States, Step – Closed – No Smoking; meets locally every Friday at 9:30 a.m., Step – Closed; 6:30 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, p.m., Topic; Monday – 6:30 14400 Diamond Path W., Rose- p.m., Women’s Topic Closed; 8 mount. The program addresses p.m., Big Book; Tuesday – 10 gambling, pornography, alco- a.m., Step; 6 p.m., Step; 8 p.m., hol, drugs, prescription abuse, Youth Step; Wednesday – 7:30 eating disorders, and more, p.m., Step – Closed; Thursday and is open to the public for – 8 p.m., Step; Friday – 6:30 the working/function addict, p.m., Youth; 8 p.m., Step; Satthe chronic addict, and family urday – 9:30 a.m., Grapevine; members. Attendance is free, 8 p.m., Speaker. Meetings are and onsite daycare is provided. at 14555 S. Robert Trail (RoseReformers Unanimous hosts a mount Plaza – lower level). For Kidz Club which teaches mor- more information, call (651) als and values to children in 423-3622. grades 3-6. Local transportaBurnsville Women’s Ala-

thisweekend briefs Family Fun Tuesdays Tickets for ‘Mame’ at Caponi Art Park on sale Caponi Art Park’s Family Fun Tuesdays program is geared toward children ages 3-12 with a parent or guardian; child care and school groups should call for space availability and fees. Events take place Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Sculpture Garden and a $2 per person donation is suggested. The upcoming schedule includes: • Aug. 24, Ketzal Coatlicue: Aztec Dance and Drums with Ketzal Coatlicue Aztec Dance Troupe • Aug. 31, Children’s Stories from India with Zawaahir Mistry Caponi Art Park is at 1220 Diffley Road, Eagan. Call (651) 454-9412 for more information.

Tickets are now on sale for the Burnsville Civic Light Opera’s Nov. 5-7 limited engagement of “Mame� at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Orchestra tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $15 for students. Balcony tickets are $15 for adults, seniors and students. Additional service charges and handling fees may apply. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com and at the PAC box office, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. For more information, call the box office at (952) 8954680.

Men’s chorale begins rehearsals

Dakota Valley Symphony to hold auditions The Dakota Valley Symphony will hold auditions at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Orchestra openings include all strings, especially principal viola and string bass players, as well as percussionists. The orchestra’s upcoming 25th anniversary season will feature works from Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 to Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite, and a performance with world-class pianist Roberto Plano. The orchestra will be joined by the symphony chorus and soloists in December for Handel’s Messiah. Singers interested in auditioning for solos in this concert are also encouraged to audition on Aug. 24. For more information, visit www.DakotaValleySymphony.org and fill in the online contact form or call Jan Abraham at (952) 432-0493.

The Minnesota Valley Men’s Chorale will begin rehearsals at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23, at Grace Lutheran Church, 7800 W. County Road 42, Apple Valley. All men are invited to join; no audition is needed. The Shamrock Film FesThe repertoire includes tival, taking place Oct. 7-9 secular, sacred, show tunes, in Rosemount, is looking and spirituals. Rehearsals are for short film entries. Visit on Monday nights in prepawww.shamrockfilmfest.com ration for three concerts in for more information or call November. The choir is di(952) 583-4577. The sub- rected by Steven O. Boehlke. Musicians Cyril Paul mission deadline is Sept. 27. For more information, visit and the Calypso Monwww.mvmcsings.org. archs will bring the energy of Carnival time and the Caribbean to Caponi Art Park’s Theater in the Woods at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22. Paul, a native of Trinidad, West Indies, will lead the five-member ensemble of drums, guitar, keyboard, congas and electric bass in an energetic performance of Caribbean music. The performance in the Theater in the Woods amphitheater is free and open to the public. A Carnivalinspired children’s art activity will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Ice cream from Ring Mountain Creamery will be for sale. A $4 per person suggested donation helps to make the program possible. Caponi Art Park is at ! 1220 Diffley Road, Eagan. " #" $ %&' Visit www.caponiartpark. org or call (651) 454-9412 � for more information.

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Eagan woman is state’s School of Rock impresario Stacey Marmolejo, 50, will open third School of Rock location on Oct. 2 in Burnsville by John Gessner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

School of Rock story The School of Rock story – which is said to have inspired the 2000 “School of Rock� movie starring Jack Black and has been the subject of a film documentary and many articles – began in 1998 in Philadelphia. Rocker Paul Green and his band had a following among local teens. “They started hanging out where the band was rehearsing, and he started giving lessons and tips to them,� Marmolejo said. “Then he started formalizing the lessons. He has this concept that taking music lessons and never playing a gig is like going to basketball practice every day and never playing a game.� Green found club owners

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Twin Cities School of Rock students played a concert at the former Trocaderos Event Center in Minneapolis. willing to provide performance venues for his students and began franchising the School of Rock concept in 2004. Marmolejo, whose former job as vice president of marketing for Californiabased Affinity Media allowed her to travel, visited both coasts looking for performance and instructional opportunities for her son, Nate, a piano and guitar player then in his teens. She met with Green and School of Rock’s thenCEO, Joe Roberts. Sold on the concept, Marmolejo was waiting when the state approved School of Rock franchising in 2006. “In St. Paul, I went into an old warehouse that had no other tenants at the time we moved in,� she said, describing her first school, in Lowertown, which has been expanded since opening in September 2006. “It was a place where the bricklayers union taught guys to lay tile. So it’s all these different mish-mash designs all over the place from the floor to the walls. In my opinion, it had great character and sort of that rock’n’roll vibe.� To finance the venture, Marmolejo remortgaged her house, tapped her sav-

ings and kept her job, contributing part of her salary each month. “I probably had $400,000 into St. Paul over a two-year period, and the start-up costs,� she said. She hired professional musicians as instructors. “And nights and weekends, I’d be over there answering phones and scrubbing toilets and whatever it took to get the job done,� Marmolejo said. “The payback was the kids and the parents.� To launch her second location, at 6585 Edenvale Blvd. in Eden Prairie,

Marmolejo secured a Small Business Administration loan through Business Bank of Minnesota. The bank is also helping to finance the Burnsville school, located near Burnsville Center, but Marmolejo said she needs less help this time because cash is flowing at her other locations. “St. Paul is more profitable than Eden Prairie, and Eden Prairie has just come into profitability,� she said. “It takes about two, two and a half years; that has been our experience.�

Between the two schools, Marmolejo employs 22 part-time music teachers and six full-time staffers, including a director of operations and a music director. The two schools give 220 lessons a month to a student body numbering around 190. Burnsville will be the na- John Gessner is at burnsville. tion’s 60th School of Rock. thisweek@ecm-inc.com. Owner Sterling Partners has ambitious plans to add another 250 company-owned and franchise schools over the next five years. Founder Green sold last +, $- $"$+ - .

Stacey Marmolejo of Eagan is Minnesota’s School of Rock impresario. She owns two franchises of the storied rock’n’roll academy for kids and is opening a third in Burnsville on Oct. 2. But it wasn’t a failsafe business model that lured her away from a job in marketing, which Marmolejo finally left in January to concentrate on her schools. To win customers she was banking on an emotional connection, the kind of buzz her own son felt years ago after attending summer music camp and performing in a camp-ending concert. “When I first saw (School of Rock) it wasn’t so much about my career, because I know nothing about music,� said Marmolejo, 50. “I was just looking at my son and knowing how he felt when he got off that stage that day. I knew there had to be other kids just like him, and I knew there were no places in the Twin Cities like it.� Marmolejo’s Schools of Rock in St. Paul and Eden Prairie each offer three seasons of instruction, each with its own concert finale. Students, ages 8 to 18, get weekly individual lessons and a weekly three-hour group rehearsal. At the new Burnsville school, located at 13400 Buck Hill Road, Marmolejo will add a Kindermusik program for children ages 6 months to 7 years.

December to Sterling, a private-equity firm whose holdings include Sylvan Learning Centers, Marmolejo said. “All musicians talk about not selling out to the man. Well, Paul sold out to the man,� Marmolejo said, adding that Sterling has brought welcome upgrades to School of Rock’s business systems. Her son, now 21, is now a “struggling� but eager professional musician in Los Angeles, said Marmolejo, who can’t wait for the next crop of students. “Most of these kids, they’re not your jocks, they’re not your academicians,� she said. “They’re musicians first and foremost, but the school band didn’t always do it for them, so they haven’t found that outlet. ... When they come to School of Rock, they see other kids just like them and think, ‘I’m not weird, I’m not awkward.’ � For more information about the Burnsville School of Rock, call Kristen Beckman, director of operations, at (952) 934-7625. A grand opening is set for Oct. 16 from 2 to 5 p.m. Mayor Elizabeth Kautz has been invited to perform an honorary guitar-smashing ceremony.

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Dakota County Salsa showdown at the fair County fairgoers compete in popular salsa contest by Kara Hildreth THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Fairgoers and foodies gathered on a sweltering evening to take part in a popular food contest. It was a salsa showdown. Even though popular television chef Bobby Flay did not make an appearance to take on the culinary talents of Dakota County chefs, many county fairgoers did. The salsa contest drew a huge crowd the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 11, in the food and horticulture building at the Dakota County Fairgrounds in Farmington. Olive Hupf, who has been the fair’s superintendent of foods for 10 years, served as master of ceremonies. She said the salsa contest continues to be the most popular event, with growing interest each year. Other fair food contests cover the sweet and savory spectrum. Dakota County home chefs enter tried-and-

true recipes in the pie, dairy, chocolate and barbecue categories. “People love their salsa; we had a good crowd and there were a lot of people watching it all,� Hupf said. Each year Hupf said she cannot anticipate the popularity of the food contest entries like barbecue, which has not had a good turnout in recent years. But the salsa competition continues to heat up. “Salsa is such a big one, and this year it was so unbelievable,� Hupf said. Adults and budding child chefs brought bowls of their favorite batch of homemade salsa recipes to share, along with their favorite chips to sop up the fresh culinary concoctions. Twenty-one different recipes took center stage while spectators quietly watched the salsa judging, sitting in the 100-degree heat on the indoor picnic benches.

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One young girl prepped her beloved salsa alongside her parents. A young boy emptied his canning jar of salsa into a sombreroshaped serving dish. Each entrant carefully garnished his or her dish and primped the presentation area with placemats and Tex-Mex colors. Farmington City Council Member Christy Jo Fogarty returned to volunteer in the salsa contest as the sole judge as she has done for many fair seasons. “Christy does an excellent job, and one person said they couldn’t see by the look on her face whether she liked the salsa or not because she had such a poker face – she did not let anything out,� Hupf said, smiling. Fogarty wiped her brow many times from the sweltering August humidity and the spicy punch from the salsa samples she tasted. Each recipe was different. Some classic recipe ingredients were from a garden harvest of diced tomatoes and jalapenos, while other surprising salsa versions included chopped radish, papaya, peaches and nectarines. After a first- and two second-place ribbons were awarded, fairgoers gathered around the tables on stage to personally sample the salsas. First place was awarded to Farmington resident Terry Droubie. There was a tie for second place, with ribbons going to Lisa BoruckiVukelich-Chamuel and Minh Tui, both of Burnsville. Each salsa recipe will be posted after the fair on the fair website at www.dakotacountyfair.org. Kara Hildreth is at farmington.thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

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Above: Farmington City Council Member Christy Jo Fogarty judged the salsa contest Aug. 11 at Dakota County Fair. Twenty-one entrants competed while a crowd of spectators took part in a standing-room-only salsa showdown. To see a slideshow of the salsa contest, visit www.thisweeklive.com. Below: First place in the salsa showdown was awarded to Farmington resident Terry Droubie (right). Olive Hupf (left), Dakota County Fair superintendent of foods, acted as master of ceremonies while Christy Jo Fogarty, Farmington City Council member, judged the salsa recipes.


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Survey shows little support for levy by Kara Hildreth THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

When Farmington voters head to polls in November, they will not vote on whether to invest in city parks via a levy because survey results showed a lack of support. Ron Vine of Leisure Vision presented community survey results of 623 residents at an Aug. 9 joint City Council, Parks Commission and Planning Commission workshop. The community survey asked residents about their personal and family park and facility usage, customer satisfaction, park needs, and city parks and recreation priorities. “The survey was a way of asking without having people vote on it,� said Randy Distad, director of Farmington parks and recreation. “We know now that –first of all – people like to use the trail system and our neighborhood parks, and they like those to be maintained,� Distad said.

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city campgrounds. But 65 percent wanted more paved walking and biking trails, while 50 percent said neighborhood parks priorities were the most important. “Paved trails are most important in all demographic groups except for households with children under 10 years, of which playgrounds are one of the first priorities,� Vine said. Residents said the highest ranked city park programs are the farmers’ market, youth sports programs, adult fitness and special events.

Financial support Regarding financial support, the survey found 59 percent of respondents would support maintaining trails and neighborhood parks. Fifty percent said they have no use for outdoor sports facilities. Residents ranked top financial priorities as completing connections for existing trails, pedestrian bridges, underpasses, neighborhood park playgrounds, and outdoor aquatic facilities. Sixty-four percent reported they would contribute some dollars toward upgrades, but 34 percent said they would not put any additional money toward park or trail improvements. “It would be extremely difficult to pass a referendum today,� Vine said.

Twenty-five percent of residents rated the quality of city parks and facilities as excellent. Fifty-four percent rated the quality as good. When asked if residents have a specific need for parks or facilities, results showed: • 85 percent need paved walking and biking trails; • 71 percent need small neighborhood parks; • 51 percent want more Survey feedback natural areas; Mike Haley, chair of the • 53 percent need park Parks and Recreation Complaygrounds; mission, said the survey was a • 25 percent support more good barometer. youth baseball facilities. “We did learn a lot, and it was very clear trails are very Unmet needs important, and that we need Top categories for unmet to repair, maintain, connect needs are natural areas, off- and build new,â€? Haley said. The commission needs leash dog areas, a nature center, an outdoor pool, paved to determine the minimum walking and biking trails, a it can spend to make repairs municipal golf course and and improvements.

“We have to see if there is something that will cost them (taxpayers) $1 or $2, rather than $10 or $12, and sell that,� said Haley. The city has about $125,000 in its parks improvement fund, Distad said. Trail repair and improvement could mean filling in cracks in the park pathways or sealcoating some paths and trails. Jerry Ristow, Farmington resident and former mayor, said 12 to 14 years ago the city conducted a similar survey and the results came back with similar sentiments on taxpayers’ priorities and wishes. “So we funded more playground equipment,� Ristow said, adding he would like to see the Rambling River Trail upgraded and maintained. The city owns 42.8 miles of paved trails, 1.2 miles of nature trail, and a quarter mile of various boardwalk, Distad said. John Franceschelli, Planning Commission member, said he thought the community survey did not ask residents about what they do for recreation when there is no green grass in the winter. “The survey does not go far enough; it does not do us justice,� Franceschelli said, adding that he thinks the survey was a waste of taxpayers’ money. “Our people do not sit inside when the snow falls. They are snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing,� Franceschelli said. Leisure Vision will provide additional analysis of survey questions in the next year at no charge. Discussion will continue between commission members and the City Council to determine what direction to take on park and trail upgrades.

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Construction on ‘hometown heroes’ plaza under way Funds still needed for statue of military veteran by Erin Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Work has begun on a plaza honoring police, fire and military personnel from Eagan, but organizers are still seeking funds to complete it. The Eagan Lioness Club and American Legion Post 594 are spearheading the project, which they hope to have finished in October. The plaza is meant as a tribute to those who serve and a memorial for those who have died while serving. It will also be used for future Memorial Day services, which have typically been held outside of City Hall. It is planned as a circle of brick pavers divided into three sections for military, police, and fire. Life-sized bronze statues will depict each of the three groups, as will three flags at the center of the circle. The city recently donated land at Central Park for the plaza, and organizers have received $100,000 in funding so far, courtesy of the state bonding bill. But they are still about $50,000 short of purchasing the bronze statue of the soldier, said Margo Danner of the Eagan Lioness Club. “To have it by October would be ideal,� she said. “We just need the community to come together for the rest of it. I think it will be pretty special.� Some Eagan businesses have said they will contribute, but organizers are asking residents and local organizations to consider donating, as well. “We’d like to go out to the community and make this a special, inspirational plaza,� she said. Those who contribute Kara Hildreth is at farming$2,000 to $5,000 will get speton.thisweek@ecm-inc.com. cial recognition, such as brick

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Eagan’s tribute/memorial plaza for soldiers, police officers and firefighters is expected to be completed in October, but donations are still needed for a life-sized bronze statue of a soldier. pavers with their names on Box 211192, Eagan, MN, them. All who contribute will 55121. All contributions are be named in a booklet recog- tax deductible. nizing donors. For more information, Contributions can be sent visit the Eagan Lioness webto the Eagan Tribute Fund, site, www. Eaganlionessmn. c/o Eagan Foundation, P.O. lionwap.org.

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Plus for a limited time only, receive your first months rent FREE when you move in by July 15th. Enjoy large units, lots of closets, some vaulted ceilings, quiet friendly neighborhood, outdoor pool, playground, grills and picnic area. Located conveniently in Apple Valley near schools, bus & shopping. NO PETS! Call to schedule an appointment to view a unit M-F. Applicants must have good credit & clean public record.

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Lake Marion: Furnished Cabin � ��� � ��� �� ��������� $750+ utils. Avl. 9/8. 952-469-2554

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Has 1 & 2 BR’s Avail. for Immediate Move-In. Special Price of $600-$700/mo

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Colonial Villa Apartments

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Manufactured Home! 3BR, 2 BA, 1700 sf! Fplc! Storage shed. W/D Hookups

Rambush Estates Call Jean

952-890-8440 Manufactured Home! Split 3BR, 2 BA, storage shed. W/D, Rambush Estates Call Jean

952-890-8440 Casas en venta

Lo tenemos para usted hoy, hogares baratof; $6,000 Llamenos hoy mismo 952-435-7979 Por favor de tener alguien que puede traducer.

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FGTN: 3BR, 2BA, 3car Gar, $1100/mo. Avl now No Pets 651-463-4825

Manufactured Home! $685 per month Look & Lease Beautiful 1BR with W/D hookups, & Microwave!

952-435-7979 Gorgeous! 1600 sf, 4 BR

Mobile Home Look & Lease

Whirlpool Tub! Dishwasher, New carpet, new vinyl

Manufactured Home! 2BR, 2 BA, WD/Microwave in home!

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Rambush Estates Call Jean

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952-890-8440 3BR, 2 BA Avl 9/1 Manufactured Home Look & Lease W/D hookups, & Microwave!

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Newer! LV: 2 BR,

Mobile Homes Look & Lease DW too! Great counter space! W/D hookups!

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LV: 1200 sq ft Storage Space. Private entrance. $600/month. Elec & Heat avl. Call Jean

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Modular/ Mfg For Sale LV: 1984 2 BR, Newly remodeled. $6,000 to own or $750 a month to rent.

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CRYSTAL LAKE GOLF COURSE & BANQUET FACILITY

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PT/FT Banquet Servers, Snack Bar/Beverage Cart Staff and a Banquet Cook YR positions.

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Travel Agent Now hiring full time leisure travel agent 2+ years experience. Flexible hours, south of the river locations.

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PT Dental Assistant (RDA) 3-4 days per week, new grads welcome Must be cheerful, energetic, a team player & people oriented!

Eagan Office Ask for Judy

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PCA’s Needed For Special needs Children & Adults in Southern suburbs. Will train

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SEASONAL Positions

City of Apple Valley General labor positions available in our Utilities (up to 3 months) and Streets Division (up to 10 months). $9.97/hr. minimum age 18. Valleywood Golf Course Food & Beverage Attendant , S e p t e m b e r November 2010 (weather permitting). $7.25/hr. Minimum age 18. Please see website at: www.cityof applevalley.org for job postings, qualifications and application information.

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Dakota County Poems by a ‘cantankerous coot’ Lakeville’s Ron Runeborg publishes first book of poetry by Andrew Miller

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Ron Runeborg spends a lot of time late at night in the Whine Cellar – the name he’s given the basement bedroom of his Lakeville home where he does much of his writing. It’s in the Whine Cellar that Runeborg assumes the persona of poet Bragi Stringbreaker – bard to the King of Dementia, selfstyled “cantankerous coot,� crafter of rhyming verse on love and heartache, life and death, sanity “and all its wondrous variations.� Ask him where his poetic inspiration comes from, and Runeborg will tell you that your guess is as good as his. “I’ll be standing on the deck of my house having a smoke and I’ll get a line – it just comes to me. I truly don’t know where any of this stuff comes from,� said Runeborg, 57, who works as a dispatcher/driver at ECM Publishers in Burnsville. “I count a lot of Muses, but I don’t know who they are.� Runeborg published his first book of poetry, “Songs

of Bragi Stringbreaker, King’s Bard,� earlier this year. The poems, and the character of Bragi, grew out of a fantasy novel Runeborg started writing in the early 1990s as part of National Novel Writing Month. “I wrote a novel that I never finished – I call it ‘Tolkienesque’ – and Bragi was one of the characters. He was the bard of the group,� he said. With encouragement from his wife, Linda, and friends in a writing group on the social media website LiveJournal, Runeborg decided to publish his poems, not as a commercial enterprise, but as a way to encapsulate his creative work from the past five years. “I put this book together for myself – to put it on my shelf and go ‘Ta dah!’ – and to entertain the people around me, � said the former rock radio DJ who also hosted the shortlived “Thisweek Open Mic� podcast a few years ago

IN BRIEF Ron Runeborg’s book of poetry, “Songs of Bragi Stringbreaker, King’s Bard,� is available for purchase ($10.50) at www.lulu. com/spotlight/donnick cottage. The author can be contacted at bragi@ rjruneborg.com. on Thisweek Newspapers’ website. The urge to put words to paper didn’t subside with the publication of his first book. Runeborg is now turning his attention to publishing a book of short stories titled, “Bragi’s Great Big Book of Little Bitty Stories.� “It’s a hobby, it’s a labor of love,� he said. “I dropped out of high school – I am not an academic and there’s no academia in what I do – but I’m always writing, every day. I don’t watch much television, I don’t drink, I don’t go to bars.� Runeborg said he has no

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Ron Runeborg, a dispatcher/driver at ECM Publishers in Burnsville, self-published his first book of poetry, “Songs of Bragi Stringbreaker, King’s Bard,� earlier this year. He donned the garb of Bragi Stringbreaker – the persona through which the poems were written – for this photo. aspirations of topping the bestseller lists with his writing. In fact, he has a joke he tells about his literary legacy: Sometime after his

death, there will be a copy of his book of poetry sitting in the bottom of a box in the rafters of a garage somewhere. “Which means I’ll be

immortal,� he said with a laugh. Andrew Miller is at andrew. miller@ecm-inc.com.

Former PTO treasurer gets 30 days in jail, probation for theft Oak Hills elementary PTO coffers repaid after woman used cash for football tickets, hotels, spa treatments by Derrick Williams THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The former treasurer of Oak Hills Elementary School’s parent-teacher organization was sentenced to 30 days in jail and seven years of probation for stealing more than $54,700 from the PTO’s coffers. Lisa Bostic Miller was sentenced Wednesday, Aug. 18, by Judge Caroline

Lennon. Miller, 45, pleaded guilty to one felony count and one misdemeanor count of swindling June 21. Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom said he is happy the case is closed. “We are pleased to have a resolution for the community of Lakeville and

the children and staff of this elementary school,� he said. Miller served as the PTO’s treasurer from May 2007 through May 2009. According to the criminal complaint, Miller began raiding the PTO’s bank account shortly after she lost her job in the banking industry in October 2008.

among other questionable purchases. According to a Lakeville Police Department search warrant, Miller was the only person with a debit card linked to the group’s account during the period when a number of “suspicious transactions� occurred. She also requested the PTO’s annual financial audit, scheduled for

last May, be postponed, the document said. The money has been paid back, but wasn’t until she was aware of a police investigation, according to the Dakota County Attorney’s Office.

parents of alumni and 61 to maintain some services percent from those with- but there will still have to 16 that the results are out children. be $8 million in budget ad“outstanding.� justments and reductions, He said the district was Less than a dollar according to previous litin a good position based The $515 per pupil op- erature from finance direcon the numbers, but he erating levy would cost tor Jeff Solomon. Without cautioned board members the average taxpayer in the the levy, $24 million in adthey should not “want to district less than a dollar justments will be in play. rest on your laurels.� The school board mema day (i.e., $280 a year), said superintendent Jane bers’ unanimous vote is Empty nest gap more a recognition of Berenz. When the respondents If the levy does not the state cornering them, were broken down into pass, Berenz said, the dis- many of them said, than three groups, parents of trict will have to cut as any desire to increase taxes students, parents of alum- many as 200 jobs, look on residents in the district ni and non-parents, the at increasing the student- during a time of economic numbers show that the to-teacher ratio and even recession. “We are forced into the middle group was actually cutting co-curricular acthe least supportive of the tivities and some transpor- local option by the state,� said board vice chairperlevy. tation offerings. A tad more than 74 per“Nothing is safe,� son Rob Duchscher. “We cent of parents support a Berenz said at the school can’t tax ourselves out of debt, but in our position levy increase compared to board’s Aug. 16 meeting. 49 percent support from The district’s finan- we have no choice (but to cial staff are assuming put an operating levy on the state will cut funding the ballot).� Another school board to schools by 7.5 percent (or $16 million). The state member echoed that sentiprovides the bulk of the ment. “This is an occasion district’s funding. So if the $15.4 million where we have to try to levy does pass, the ad- outguess what the state ministration will be able will do to us while trying to offer the best education

we can,� said board member Bob Schutte. “I am hoping the (7.5 percent) cut the board is anticipating (from the state) is the accurate representation.� Board member Art Coulson talked about the cost of 65 cents per day for a taxpayer with an average home value of $238,000. “We recognize people and businesses are struggling,� Coulson said, “but it is a small price to pay.� The state’s proposed $6 billion budget deficit for the biennium comprises nearly a fifth of the total state budget, according to the office of state economist Tom Stinson. This is a catalyst for the school board to prepare for the worst, while trying to maintain its role as a provider of quality education. With a look of frustration, Schutte said, “I never cease to be amazed by the position we’re put in by the state.�

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Dakota County Community cleans up after tornado strikes Farmington Neighborhood comes together after twister by Derrick Williams and Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

It was a tornado, not straight-line winds, that damaged more than 120 homes in northern Farmington during the early morning hours of Friday, Aug. 13. That news came as no surprise to residents who live near 193rd Street West and Pilot Knob Road, one of Farmington’s worst hit neighborhoods. “People heard a freight train,� said Kerry Rustan, alluding to the sound a tornado emits as it approaches. Rustan had a tree tossed through his house by the twister, he said. He also lost some apple trees from his yard, one of which landed in a neighbor’s yard nearly 500 feet away, he said. Rustan said he knew the storm was more serious when he heard a loud bang around 3:30 a.m. “We didn’t get a chance to run into the basement,� he said. His house lost power soon afterward. Though the siren didn’t go off until 45 minutes later, Rustan said he doesn’t blame those in charge. “It happened so fast,� he said. In all, the tornado damaged 124 homes – 13 so badly, they’re uninhabitable, Farmington Police Chief

FARMINGTON Brian Lindquist said. There were no injuries, Lindquist said. “In my 13 or so years here, we’ve had a few events that resulted in tree loss, but never a tornado,� Lindquist said. And in the immediate aftermath of the storm, Lindquist said he and people from the National Weather Service incorrectly thought the damage was caused by straight-line winds. “I was up in a chopper that morning to look at the damage,� Lindquist said. “Everything on the ground, to me, and others who came to the same conclusion, was that it appeared like straight-line winds.� But the NWS two days later concluded the damage was caused by a tornado. After sending out a survey team to look at the destruction, the NWS made the determination that, based on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, the tornado was an EF-1 twister with winds topping out at more than 105 mph, according to Lisa Schmit, a meteorologist with the NWS. Neighborhoods hit hardest were immediately east and west of Pilot Knob Road between 193rd Street, Embry Avenue, Euclid Path and 190th Street. Lindquist said it was pretty apparent right away that the storm had exacted a heavy toll in Farmington. “We first received a call

at 3:34 a.m. Officers arrived two minutes later, and that’s when I got a call that I should come down to take a look,� Lindquist said. “Right away we start checking to make sure people are all right.� By daybreak, Rustan said, the whole neighborhood was out helping one another with the task of cleaning up. People were out as early as 5 a.m. to chop up the felled trees that essentially shut down 193rd Street, Rustan said. The trees were only part of the damage. Several houses lost windows, siding and even roofs. Garages collapsed on themselves. Glass and wood shavings from cut-up trees littered the streets. As neighbors came together, at least one local business joined in, as well. Old Chicago in Apple Valley delivered free pizzas to help the community members while they worked to clean everything up. One of the managers lives in the neighborhood. The American Red Cross was on the scene immediately after the tornado to assist residents. “It is phenomenal that everyone is OK,� said Farmington Police Sgt. Jim Constantineau. “We are very pleased that it was only property damage – that can be rebuilt, and trees can be replanted – and nobody got hurt, and that was huge.� Rustan said he was pleased with the city’s response to the damage. Public Works had been bringing

Photo by Derrick Williams

More than 120 homes were damaged, 13 of which were destroyed, by an early morning tornado that struck Farmington on Friday, Aug. 13. The neighborhood along 193rd Street West, east of Pilot Knob Road, where this house is located, was among those hit hardest. dumpsters out all day and the police and fire departments were on the scene immediately before 5 a.m. Schmit said the tornado

touched down just west of Meadowview Elementary School, located on 195th Street, and tracked northeast for 2.6 miles.

Kara Hildreth contributed to this report. Email Derrick Williams at: lakeville.thisweek@ecm-inc.com

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City officials and business leaders were on hand Aug. 13 at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new White Castle on Cedar Avenue in Apple Valley. From left are: Robert DeYoung, White Castle’s regional director of restaurant operations; Ed Kearney, Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce president; Apple Valley Mayor Mary HamannRoland; and City Council Member John Bergman.

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PUBLIC NOTICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 196 Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools Educating our students to reach their full potential CALL FOR BIDS Printer Toner Cartridges and Maintenance/Repair Services Notice is hereby given that BIDS will be received to award a contract for purpose of purchasing printer toner cartridges and maintenance/repair services by Independent School District 196 at the District Office located at 3455 153rd St W, Rosemount, MN 55068 until 1:00 p.m. on September 8, 2010, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Complete instructions on how to obtain Bidding Documents can be found at: http://www.district196.org/District/LegalNotices/ index.cfm A Bid Bond, Certified Check or Cashiers Check in the amount of 5% of the total bid price, made payable to Independent School District 196, must be submitted with the bid. The School Board of Independent School District 196 reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in bidding. Art Coulson, Board Clerk Independent School District 196 2311443 8/20-8/27/10

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