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City readies for ballot recount on Monday Supporters urged candidate Tim Judy to request recount

by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Rosemount will hold an election recount Monday, Nov. 22, in response to a request from City Council candidate Tim Judy, who lost to incumbent Mark DeBettignies by 26 votes in the Nov. 2 election.

Judy filed the written request for the recount with the city on Nov. 15, two days before the

state’s seven-day deadline.

The recount of all 9,162 ballots cast will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the council chambers at City Hall and is likely to be completed by 4:30 p.m., said City Clerk Amy Domeier, who is also the city’s recount official.

Each candidate is allowed to have six witnesses present during the recount to oversee the process, but only Domeier and election

judges may touch ballots.

Costs for holding the recount, which include judge salaries and staff time, will be paid by the city because the margin was within one half of 1 percent of votes cast.

Domeier said she didn’t yet know the total price tag.

Judy’s wife, Kathy, said his supporters were disappointed that he had come so close in the elec-

tion, and strongly urged him to file for the recount.

DeBettignies said he was not surprised by Judy’s request. “It is his right, Tim ab s o l u t e l y,�

Judy DeBettignies said.

All seven Rosemount precincts will be part of the recount, and absentee ballots will be counted first.

Ballots have been kept sealed

in boxes and securely stored at Rosemount City Hall since they were counted election night.

City Council members will hold Mark a special meeting DeBettignies Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 5 p.m. to canvass the recount results.

Laura Adelmann is at laura.adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

‘Just a glimpse’ Man sentenced for taking lewd photos Lakeville man gets 90 days for ‘photo shoot’ scheme at government center in Apple Valley

by Aaron Vehling

the girl under the guise of “Garcia.�

He purchased clothes for A Lakeville man was senher, but told her via e-mail tenced Nov. 15 to 90 days in exchanges that the clothes jail for attempting to lure a were provided by the adver16-year-old girl into a “modtising agency. He asked her eling� photo shoot last year. about her comfort level with Sunil Jaigobin Ramlall, posing in certain attire and 38, pleaded guilty to use of Ramlall indicated that some of it did a minor in a sexual performance, which is a felony. He at- not require a bra.

On Nov. 17, 2009, Ramlall sent the tempted to get the girl to pose at the Dakota County Western Service girl an e-mail (continuing the Garcia Center in Apple Valley on Nov. 23, front) asking if she was comfortable 2009, according to the county At- with her mother accompanying her to the shoot or if her mother would torney’s Office.

The criminal complaint gives the “interfere with her freedom?� In response, the girl asked Ramlall what following account: On Nov. 9, 2009, Ramlall, who his role was with the company. Unwas a Hamline University associate der his pseudonym, he wrote that he professor at the time, approached worked with “different resorts, etc. in the 16-year-old girl in a coffee shop the Caribbean to do their magazines, brochures and TV commercials.� in Lakeville.

On Nov. 23, 2009, the teen and He told the girl she would be a “good model.� He then told her he her mother met Ramlall at the Westhad a friend named “Jason Garcia,� ern Service Center for a photo shoot. who sought models for tourism me- Ramlall did not have any photographic equipment in the conference dia campaigns.

When she seemed interested, room other than a disposable Kodak Ramlall handed her his official film camera and his iPhone.

The girl’s mother was present iniHamline business card and told her tially while the girl changed into the “Garcia� would contact her.

From a free e-mail account he ac- provided clothing, but remained in cessed via his iPhone and his work the hallway through most of the seslaptop, Ramlall communicated with sion.

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Photo by Rick Orndorf

Students in Apple Valley High School’s Dance Tech 1 class rehearse the piece, “Get Up, Shake, Jam� on Wednesday morning in preparation for the dance department’s fall show titled “Just a Glimpse,� which was held Nov. 18 in the AVHS theater.

Ramlall directed the girl to take on several different poses, during which he snapped photos with the disposable camera. Once the teen changed into clothes that revealed her body explicitly, Ramlall used his iPhone to capture shots that focused on the girl’s pelvic and chest areas.

During this time, he was reportedly inclined toward lifting her skirt and examining her.

Following the shoot, Ramlall indicated via e-mail exchanges with the girl that he wanted to see her socially. He made several attempts to get her to go out with him.

The girl started to sense that something was awry and on Dec. 10, 2009, confronted Ramlall about his unprofessional requests.

The e-mail exchanges ended and the girl went to the police.

A couple weeks later, an officer from the Apple Valley Police Department took a statement from Ramlall, who at the time denied any lascivious intentions.

He said he did know someone involved in advertising, but set up the fake e-mail account to assuage the girls fears that the whole proposal was predicated on a fabrication.

Ramlall also admitted that it was See Photos, 16A

City council grants door-to-door Rosemount council license to man with criminal past to appoint member to finish Bills’ term

Salesman has worked in city for a year without incident

by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Rosemount City Council members scolded and warned a man with past misdemeanor convictions before authorizing him to continue as a licensed door-to-door salesman in the city.

After hearing the reasons behind 29-year-old Daniel Charles Smith’s criminal convictions from 2006 and 2008, Rosemount City Council members voted 4-1 during a special meeting Nov. 16 to reverse the city’s denial of his solicitor license.

Due to an oversight, last year Smith was licensed to sell cable door-to-door in the city, despite his misdemeanor convictions for harassment and stalking (reduced from terroristic-threat charges in a plea agreement).

But this year, he was flagged and his application denied.

Citing the fact that he has had no problems or complaints, he requested an appeal.

Smith’s boss, Aaron Goings, attended the meeting with Smith and vouched for Smith’s character and work ethic.

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Smith explained his 2006 conviction, violating a harassment restraining order, was due to a situation with a girlfriend who, after they broke up, refused to return furniture and electronics he’d temporarily stored at her house.

She refused to return his belongings and then placed a restraining order against him.

He said charges for violating the restraining order were because he’d repeatedly called her seeking his belongings. “I tried to recover things I owned, worked for and paid for,� Smith told the council.

In September 2007, Smith said, his younger brother, who then was 16, was assaulted by two older youths Smith estimated were 19 at the time.

After learning of what happened, Smith said he joined others to confront one of them at his house, but only the young man’s sister was home.

According to Rosemount Police Chief Gary Kalstabakken, Smith and the others came in the house,

Decision saves taxpayers $10,000

by Laura Adelmann

children in the district using a program that provides a backpack To save thoufilled with food for sands of dollars, them to eat during Rosemount City weekends has douCouncil members bled, said council will appoint, rather member Kim Shoethan have citizens Corrigan, a teacher. elect, a new member “Money is very to complete Kurt tight. That’s all peoBills’ remaining Kurt Bills ple talk about,� she two-year term. said.

Bills was elected Board members also reDistrict 37B state representative in the Nov. 2 general jected an option to simply appoint the next-highest election.

During a Nov. 10 work- vote-getter in the recent shop, City Council mem- election, stating that the bers said they didn’t want two-year term is a new to spend $10,000 to hold a position with different cirspecial election to fill Bills’ cumstances.

Interested candidates seat considering the economic climate, even though will be able to apply and the cost was included in the go through a public interview process, the details of city’s 2010 budget. “It would be very hard which will be finalized at to justify spending $10,000 the council’s Dec. 7 meetto fill a seat for less than ing. two years,� Rosemount Laura Adelmann is at laura.

Mayor Bill Droste said.

The number of school adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

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pushed her, threatened to slit someone’s throat and said they know where she lives and sleeps.

Smith said he greatly regrets his actions and was wrong to confront either the youth or his sister, but was trying to defend his family.

Goings called Smith his most hard-working employee who has never had any complaints against him.

He said Smith has been honest and open about his past since he was being considered for the job with See Salesman,16A

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November 19, 2010 THISWEEK

Apple Valley Newly opened senior-housing complex already fully occupied CDA accepting applications for Cobblestone Square waiting list

by Andrew Miller THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

There’s no shortage of demand for senior housing in Apple Valley.

The Dakota County Community Development Agency reports that its newest seniorhousing facility, Cobblestone Square, is already fully occupied.

Construction on the 60unit, $5.9 million seniorhousing development at 15847 Emperor Ave. near Cobblestone Lake, was completed in June, and a dedication ceremony and open house was held Nov. 1.

Cobblestone Square is the third development for seniors in Apple Valley opened by the CDA, which offers fixedrent and sliding-scale rent for adults ages 55 and up through its “affordable senior

housing� program.

In Apple Valley, the CDA has also opened the 60-unit Cortland Square and the 50unit Orchard Square, both located on the 7300 block of 157th Street West just off of Cedar Avenue.

While Cortland Square and Orchard Square offer sliding-scale rents, with residents paying one-third of their annual income, Cobblestone Square is one of the CDA’s fixed-rent sites, with one-bedroom apartments set at $550 per month and twobedroom apartments at $673 per month.

Though Cobblestone Square is already fully occupied, those interested in residing there can still submit applications to the CDA and be put on a waiting list. Applications can be obtained by

calling (651) 675-4440.

Cobblestone Square is the CDA’s 23rd senior-housing facility in Dakota County.

Another residential development for seniors, Thompson Heights, is now under construction in South St. Paul, according to Sara Swenson, the CDA’s assistant director of administration.

The CDA plans to break ground on its first affordable senior-housing development in Farmington, to be located in the city’s Vermillion River Crossings area, next spring, Swenson said.

More information about the Dakota County CDA’s senior housing program is at www.dakotacda.org.

Andrew Miller is at andrew. miller@ecm-inc.com.

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Above: Public officials on hand for the Nov. 1 dedication ceremony of Cobblestone Square included, from left, Apple Valley City Council members John Bergman, Sharon LaComb, Mayor Mary Hamann-Roland and Tom Goodwin; Dakota County Commissioner Will Branning; state Rep. Phil Sterner; and county commissioners Liz Workman and Joe Harris.

Moonlit Mushroom makes its mark Years in the making, album by Apple Valley High School grads set for December release

The 2006 Apple Valley High School graduate sings and plays guitar, bass, keyboard and drums on “When the Sky Turns Green,� a 12song, psychedelia- and electronica-tinged rock LP by his band Moonlit Mushroom.

by Andrew Miller Scavio, who earned a deTHISWEEK NEWSPAPERS gree in audio recording from After high school, Mike Hennepin Technical College Scavio’s musical talents took and has worked for Sonica on “one-man-band� dimen- Studio in Plymouth, was also sions. responsible for recording, ed-

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Working in a recording studio has its perks, Scavio said. “I was able to mix all my songs at the studio for free,� he said.

Scavio is joined on the album by longtime friend Mitch Siefert, a 2005 Apple Valley graduate who plays drums on several of the album’s tracks. “When the Sky Turns Green� has been years in the making. Scavio and Siefert met as students at Valley Middle School in the early 2000s, and became fast friends when they both began attending School District 196’s Cooperative Area Learning Program, a school for expelled students.

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by Scavioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite artists â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nine Inch Nails and Radiohead â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;When the Sky Turns Mitch Siefert, who plays drums on Moonlit Mushroomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greenâ&#x20AC;? was made with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;When the Sky Turns Green,â&#x20AC;? designed the albumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cover art. hope that some of the songs will attract the attention of bage and foul liquids. ed: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The world is spinning filmmakers for use in movie Siefert said the cover art is out of control without any soundtracks or TV commer- a visual representation of the end in sight, but in the midst cials, Scavio said. of the destruction and hopealbumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s title.

Siefert, who earned a deâ&#x20AC;&#x153;When the Sky Turns lessness we construct beautigree in art from the Univer- Greenâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; what does it mean? ful mosaics out of shrapnel sity of Wisconsin-Madison â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a little bit of an apoc- and shattered dreams.â&#x20AC;? and is now working toward alyptic vision,â&#x20AC;? Siefert said. his teaching certificate, de- â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you see a green sky, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Andrew Miller is at andrew. signed the albumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cover art, not good â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tornado time.â&#x20AC;? miller@ecm-inc.com. a tripped-out apocalyptic In an e-mail, Siefert addlandscape strewn with gar-

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Breakfast is made easier at Eagle Ridge Junior high school receives $3,000 grant to encourage participation in breakfast program

by Jessica Harper THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Despite its nutritional importance, many children continue to skip breakfast – something one local school hopes to change among its students.

Eagle Ridge Junior High in Savage has recent-

ly put together a campaign to encourage students to eat breakfast at school.

“Our hope is to increase participation quite a bit,” said Roxanne Williams, food service director for School District 191.

This is a trend that is already starting to pop up.

To date, about 70 students (10 percent) eat breakfast regularly at Eagle Ridge.

Last year, the school didn’t reach this participation rate until May, said Julie Kronabetter, assistant food service director.

“We are hoping this pat-

tern continues to grow,” she said. “Ideally, we’d like every student to participate on the Eagle Ridge site.”

One way the school is trying to achieve this is by setting up meal carts near its entrances.

“This will make it more accessible for students who don’t have a whole lot of time,” Kronabetter said.

Additionally, students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch will be offered free breakfast as a part of the initiative, she said.

Those who pay full price

for lunch will pay $1.40 for breakfast.

Eagle Ridge is also enticing students to participate in its breakfast program by providing various incentives such as prize drawings.

In addition to encouraging students to eat breakfast, the campaign is aimed at teaching students about the health benefits of breakfast, said Williams, who also has a background in clinical dietetics.

Recent studies have shown students who eat breakfast tend to perform better in school and have a

healthier body weight.

Eagle Ridge Junior High’s campaign was made possible by a $3,000 grant from the Child Nutrition Fitness Initiative Breakfast program, sponsored

by General Mills Foodservice and the National Dairy Council.

Eagle Ridge was one of 42 schools in the nation to receive a grant from the program, which was open to schools enrolled in the Fuel Up to Play 60 program.

The Fuel Up to Play 60 program encourages children to improve their nu-

trition and physical activity and is sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the National Football League, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The program, which has been integrated in physical education and health classes, goes hand-in-hand with the school’s breakfast campaign, Williams said.

“Kids don’t only need breakfast, they also need activity,” she said.

E-mail Jessica Harper at: jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com

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Holberg gets Ways and Means; Garofalo, Gerlach also new chairs Republicans announce committe chairs for upcoming session

by T.W. Budig THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

More than a dozen area lawmakers will chair House and Senate committees when the Minnesota Legislature convenes in January.

Republican House and Senate leaders on Wednesday, Nov. 17, announced the committee chair lineup for the 2011-12 legislative session. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pleased with the list,â&#x20AC;? said Senate Majority Leader-elect Amy Koch, R-Buffalo.

Holberg, Davids gain chairs In the House, Rep. Mary Liz Holberg, R-Lakeville, and Rep. Greg Davids,

R-Preston, will chair the House Ways and Means and Taxes Committee, respectively. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are committed to making sure we have a transparent, efficient process,â&#x20AC;? said Holberg at a Capitol press conference. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we did in two weeks what didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen in 40 years,â&#x20AC;? she said of crafting budget bill symmetry between the House and Senate.

Holberg said she was â&#x20AC;&#x153;completely convincedâ&#x20AC;? the deficit-plagued state budget could be balanced without raising taxes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s compromise in certain areas,â&#x20AC;? said Holberg, speaking after the press conference. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the taxes issues is one where I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see it happening,â&#x20AC;? she said.

tee assignments, Rep. Linda Runbeck of Circle Pines will chair the Property and Local Tax Division, Rep. Pat Garofalo of Farmington will chair the Education Finance Committee, and Rep. Sondra Erickson of Princeton will chair the Education Reform Committee.

Erickson, re-elected after losing election two years ago, indicated her committee would be guided by basic principles such as empowering parents rather than government. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, absolutely,â&#x20AC;? she said of being able to work with the teachers union, Education Minnesota. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is my profession.

I look forward to working with them. And, I hope theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll put our students No. 1,â&#x20AC;? she said.

ka, a chiropractor by profession with a legislative focus on health care, will chair the Health and Human Services Finance Committee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very excited â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be very tough,â&#x20AC;? he said of crafting a budget with a lower budget target than currently projected.

But the growth in health and human services spending is unsustainable, explained Abeler.

What they want to do is get spending under control, and then work on ensuring the vulnerable have good health care into the future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I comfort myself with that idea,â&#x20AC;? said Abeler.

Hackbarth to chair energy, natural resources

Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee.

Rep. Bruce Anderson of Buffalo will chair the Veterans Service Division, with Rep. Joyce Peppin of Rogers chairing the Government Operations and Elections Committee.

House Majority Leaderelect Matt Dean of Dellwood will chair the Rules and Legislative Administration Committee.

In the Senate, Sen. Claire Robling of Jordan will chair the Finance Committee.

Sen. Chris Gerlach of Apple Valley will chair the Commerce and Consumer Protection Budget and Policy Committee.

Vandeveer to lead government, elections

Sen. Warren Limmer of Maple Grove will chair the Judiciary and Public Safety, Budget and Policy Committee.

Koch explained the chairperson process as focusing on the mission â&#x20AC;&#x201D; seniority was not the ultimate factor, Senate leaders indicated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need a gavel to be a leader,â&#x20AC;? said House Speaker-designate Kurt Zellers, R-Maple Grove, of opportunities for leadership outside of chairing a committee.

Zellers reported that many members of the House Republican caucus took the attitude that they would serve where deemed best.

Indeed, Holberg said that was her approach.

Other area lawmakers Sen. Ray Vandeveer of who will be chairing com- Forest Lake will lead the E-mail T.W. Budig at: mittees include Rep. Tom Local Government and tim.budig@ecm-inc.com Rep. Jim Abeler of Ano- Hackbarth of Cedar who Elections Committee. will lead the Environment,

Runbeck, Garofalo, Abeler to chair health, Erickson named chairs human services In other House commit-

Dakota County Hunger Awareness Costco to open in Burnsville Nov. 23 Day: Skip a meal Help the Nonprofit Network of Dakota County (NNDC) make Nov. 24 Hunger Awareness Day. Skip a meal on this day before Thanksgiving and reflect on the problem of hunger in Dakota County, then donate what you would have spent to benefit local food shelves in Dakota County.

To make a donation, visit www.nndcmn.org and click on the donation link.

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Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 14050 Burnhaven Drive, Burnsville, two blocks north of Burnsville Center.

The Burnsville warehouse will offer name-brand and private-label merchandise. It will feature a variety of specialty departments, including a gas station, bakery, meat, produce, deli, rotisserie chicken, optical department, one-hour photo, pharmacy, tire center, hearing aid center, food court, and wine and liquor. Members also can save on Costco services such as travel and auto buying.

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Dakota Electric dispatched all available crews as the outages began rolling in Saturday morning.

The restoration process involved clearing trees that had collapsed and fallen on power lines due to snow. Only after trees were removed could crews restring line and restore

power. In some instances, new poles had to be set as well.

By Saturday night, fewer than 2,000 members were without power.

Work continued through the night and into Sunday, with power restored to the last members by 5 p.m.

Sunday. The hardest-hit areas were Apple Valley, Eagan, Lakeville, Inver Grove Heights and Burnsville, although outages were reported in many other cities and townships as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Restoring power from

a storm of this nature is a very labor-intensive job,â&#x20AC;?

Dakota Electric spokesman Joe Miller said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We cannot just flip a switch and restore everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s power. Our crews are down numerous side streets, in backyards and around the service territory, manually reconnecting wires to restore everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s power. Our members were very patient during this outage, and we are thankful for their understanding.â&#x20AC;?

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Property owners or qualified relatives who want to classify property as homestead that was not classified as homestead in the past must apply with the Dakota County Assessorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office to receive homestead status for property taxes payable in 2011.

For an application form, contact Dakota County Assessing Services, (651) 4384200, print a form at www. dakotacounty.us or visit the service desk in the atrium area of the Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley; or the Northern Service Center, One Mendota Drive, West St. Paul; or the Assessing Services Department in the Administration Center, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings.

Give Where You Live campaign begins Give Where You Live, the CAP Agency annual fundraising campaign, continues through Jan. 31.

The agency helps people in Scott, Carver, and Dakota counties meet their basic needs and plan for a better future.

Checks can be mailed to the CAP Agency, 712 Canterbury Road S., Shakopee, MN 55379.

Credit card donations can be made online at www.capagency.org or by calling (952) 496-2125 (ask for the fiscal department).

Donations to the CAP Agency are tax-deductible.

Campaign donations benefit local families through services such as the agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Transitional Housing, Food Shelf, Meals on Wheels, Senior Dining and Emergency Services programs.

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The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM. Board Members Present: Dan Cater, Deb Clark, Jill Lewis, Kathy Lewis, Tom Ryerson, Vicki Roy, Vanda Pressnall, Veronica Walter. Board Members Absent: None. Administrators Present: John Christiansen, Nicolle Roush, Melissa Schaller, Dan Hurley. Good news reports were presented. The following Consent Agenda items were approved: minutes, personnel, bills to be paid, investment report, petty cash report, and wire transfers. Recommended actions approved: Lease with Apple Valley Business Center; Assurance of Compliance Report; Clerical Contract for 2010-2012; Program Assistants' Contract for 2010-2012; Temporary Employment Agreement; Resolution Approving St. Cloud State University Student Teachers; Terms and Conditions of Employment for Mental Health Professional for 2010-2011.

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Melissa is a 2003 graduate of Apple Valley High School and a 2007 graduate of the University of St. Thomas. Joey is a 2002 graduate of Prior Lake High School and a 2006 graduate of the University of St. Thomas. Melissa is currently working on her masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree through Saint Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University and she is teaching at Prior Lake High School. Joey is currently working for The Outdoor GreatRoom Company and is a sales manager for the eastern United States.

Joey and Melissa will be getting married on December 4, 2010, at the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas.

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Echo Park students donate for deployed soldiers Students at Echo Park Elementary in Burnsville are gathering items for packages to send to deployed military members.

Students can donate items, write letters or draw pictures that will fit in boxes supplied by the Postal Service. The donation deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 30. Echo Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Student Council will then package the items.

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Rosemountâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retail growth, location and development plans make it a great place to locate a 70room hotel.

Those findings, according to an October market study conducted by Hospitality Marketers International for the city, were presented to the Rosemount Port Authority on Nov. 17.

While a possibility of locating a hotel near U.S. Highway 52 and County Road 42 was considered, the 5.85-acre southwest corner at Highway 3 and County Road 42 was preferred.

Among the reasons for the site preference was its proximity to local businesses travelers would want to visit such as restaurants and stores such Walgreens and

the Holiday gas station and convenience store.

In contrast, the Highway 52 site is in a remote location and it would be more likely that travelers would drive a little longer to be closer to amenities than stop in that area.

Visitors who may want to stay in Rosemount include Flint Hills business people visiting the refinery, families of students at Dakota County Technical College, people visiting for family reunions and teams in town for tournaments.

The type of hotel envisioned would be mid-range, with about 70 rooms, some of which would be suitestyle.

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Family and friends are invited to attend. The couple requests no gifts please.

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Among the possible type of hotel brands that could fit, she said, are Best Western, Days Inn and Country Inn. Lindquist said she will be making initial contacts, sending out copies of the market study to interested parties and see what kind of feedback the city receives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll talk to property owners and brokers in the immediate area so they can be marketing the site also,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

Chicks For A Cause plan Toys For Tots benefit Chicks For A Cause will hold a fundraising benefit for Twin Cities Toys For Tots from 4 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 9, at the Rosemount Community Center, 13885 S. Robert Trail.

This charitable shopping event will feature beauty, fashion, accessories, food, home decor and more from women-owned Minnesota

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A silent auction will benefit Twin Cities Toys For Tots. Bring a toy and receive discounts from participating companies. Admission

is free. Events for children will be offered including an appearance by Santa.

For more information, visit www.chicksforacause. org.

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Gordon G. VanKleek, age 79, of Rosemount, passed away on November 9, 2010, after a courageous battle, from complications of Multiple Sclerosis. Preceded in death by infant daughter Sharon Louise, parents William and Clara, and brothers William and Ronald. He is survived by wife of 56 years, Mari, and daughters Yvonne (Greg) Polanski, Kara (Steve MuĂąoz) and grandsons Jacob and Adam Polanski, sisters Lucille Gaisbauer, Audrey (Curt) Johnson, Valerie (Gene) Bartyzal and many nieces and nephews.

Gordon worked at Flint Hills Refinery for 35 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing until it became too difficult. Gordon was truly a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Handymanâ&#x20AC;? having built his first home and a lake home.

He had a very soft heart and did not want to be a burden to others.

He will be missed by all.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, November 13, at 11:00 a.m., at the Rosemount United Methodist Church. The family would like to thank everyone that attended the visitation and/or memorial service and for their donations that will be donated to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Minnesota.

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ISD 191 (BurnsvilleEagan-Savage) Adult Community Education will offer the following baking classes at Burnsville High School, 600 E. Highway 13, Burnsville. To register online, go to www.communityed191.org. For more information, call ISD 191 Adult Community Education at (952) 707-4110. â&#x20AC;˘ Adult and Child Bake and Take: Each adult/ child pair will take home 10 dozen homemade treats.

Choose from two classes: Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m. to noon, or 1 to 4 p.m. Cost of each class is $55 per pair, which includes all fresh food ingredients. â&#x20AC;˘ International Cookies: Learn the special techniques used in making international cookies. Bring containers for safe transportation home. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 6 to 9 p.m. Cost is $39. â&#x20AC;˘ Indian Appetizers with Masala Chai Tea: Learn to make unique and delicious snacks and a classic Indian tea. Thursday, Dec. 2, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $49.

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Opinion Guest Columnist Thanksgiving’s lesson: Build community

by Greg Konat EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, 360 COMMUNITIES

The first Thanksgiving was about people from different cultures and backgrounds coming together to share, care about each other and create community. I imagine they learned from each other and thought about ways they could help one another thrive in this bountiful country. The backdrop for Thanksgiving 2010 provides us with a similar opportunity as the Pilgrims and Native Americans had nearly 300 years ago. How do we live together and help one another achieve our dreams and thrive?

Today, many people face an uncertain future. I have heard it called the “new reality” – we are experiencing layoffs, partial or no health care, home foreclosures, hungry families, business closings, children ill-prepared for learning and government service reductions.

For example, did you know Dakota County has seen a 90 percent increase in people whose income is below poverty since 2008? Female-head-of-household families that live below poverty levels have increased by 166 per-

cent. Here at 360 Communities, we’ve seen an increase of 17 percent in total people who utilize our emergency resources. Yet, funding from organizations we’ve relied on in the past has decreased. If you are not careful, one could feel overwhelmed and powerless with the current state of affairs.

The antidote for feeling powerless and overwhelmed is community involvement. As community members, we cannot afford to draw back into private life and leave the community’s destiny in the hands of others – look where that has gotten us. Your life learning and talents need to be shared to help rethink and redesign the way organizations respond to social and economic conditions. We cannot afford to do things the same old way, nor can we afford to do nothing.

360 Communities is committed to building stronger communities.

Our board of directors continues to look at the statistics and trends, and is concerned about our community’s future if the negative trends continue. Board members insist on proactive measures to ensure strong communities and

healthy families, with each community member having a sense of belonging, opportunity, hope and contributing to the well-being of others.

Other entities are also realizing we need an innovative solution to address the challenges in our communities. For example, The Commission on Service Innovation was created by the 2010 Legislature to “look at new ways to deliver all government services” (Nonprofit News, fall 2010 edition).

The commission is partnering with nonprofits and others to realign service delivery by region and proximity, “advocating that services need to be reflective of community needs.”

360 Communities believes the answer lies within one resource we have an abundance of: humans who care for one another.

A strong community is made up of individuals who are committed to one another and join forces to influence the future of our communities.

We have created a model that brings individuals together to speak about their convictions and desired outcomes; analyze data on current conditions, best practices and current research; and

evaluate return on investment and probability of success that leads to the establishment of one to three clear and measurable goals.

At this point, more community members are engaged and form planning groups to develop strategies and action plans that align existing resources and efforts with the stated goals.

We are confident that shared leadership that mobilizes community members is how we will strengthen communities. It’s not about creating more programs; it’s about leveraging community strengths and aligning the abundance of resources that already exist on the priorities the community selects. 360 Communities delivers increased levels of leadership capacity and commitment, and creates new habits where community members own and address issues that impact their daily lives. We know that people want to be engaged in their community, but they either don’t know how or they have not been asked to get involved.

By working on a problem you’re passionate about solving, you can directly impact the community. Paul Rogat Loeb, author of “Soul of a Citizen,” wrote of

the personal value of community involvement: “It gives a sense of purpose, pride, and service; teaches new skills; shows how to confront daunting obstacles; and experience new worlds. It offers a sense of camaraderie and builds powerful friendships, partnerships and even romance.” Now is the time to engage. If not now, then when? If not you, then who?

Working together is powerful.

We must connect and work collectively to impact the future of our communities. If you would like to participate in this communitybuilding effort, we welcome you.

Call us at (952) 985-4005.

Since 2008 Greg Konat has been executive vice president of 360 Communities, a nonprofit human services agency that, in its words, “uses community engagement to positively shape the future of our communities.” Konat has been recognized as a community builder and neighborhood organizer over his more than 30 years in public administration. He has worked as community development director and city manager in Burnsville and as Physical Development Division director for Dakota County.

Letters Thanks for the support To the editor: I enjoyed meeting many people during the course of the campaign. I appreciate the support of the voters to elect me as your next state representative of House District 38A. It will be an honor and a pleasure to represent you in St. Paul.

I am grateful to my volunteers for all of their hard work. Thank you for all that you did to help me with my campaign.

I have met many people who are struggling in this tough economy. I care about the direction our state and country are going. I will work hard to promote policies that will improve Minnesota’s job climate. Feel free to contact me with any ideas you have to improve our government. Together, we can get our economy moving again with thoughtful policies that promote job growth and a better Minnesota.

DIANE ANDERSON Representative-elect Eagan

Why I voted against the District 196 levy To the editor: I am a District 196 resident with one child in the school system and another one on the way. I voted against the district levy this month because more money is not the answer to improving our schools.

Speaking of the levy’s defeat, Superintendent Jane Berenz said, “We always

knew it was the community’s decision. We’re going to have an ongoing conversation with the community as to what type of district they want.”

With this statement, she implies that those who voted against the levy do not expect an excellent district.

Nothing could be further from the truth.

I expect an excellent school district. But I do not expect teachers and administrators to enjoy over three months of vacation while I get four weeks. I do not expect teachers and administrators to be able to retire as early as 55 with a pension guaranteeing nearly full pay when I will be lucky to retire at 65 with any sort of pension.

I do not expect teachers and administrators to contribute next to nothing for their medical care when our family spent over $15,000 in out-of-pocket medical expenses so far this year and is already set to increase 9 percent next year.

Earlier, Superintendent Berenz indicated she was making the “tough decision” to go to voters to ask for more money. I disagree.

The tough and necessary decisions will come when she confronts the unions and administrators about their bloated pay and benefits that have far outpaced those of the private sector.

Bringing teacher and administrator pay and benefits to “market” would bring savings without layoffs, savings without increasing class sizes and savings without cutting one program.

Until the truly tough issues are addressed, I will

continue to vote against any additional levy increase.

DAVID SCHULTZ Burnsville

Best of the best?

To the editor: A few weeks ago your sportswriter discussed the highly competitive nature of the sports conferences in this south-of-the-river area.

He opined that in the end, the state tournament should be for the best of the best.

My observation is that the winning team does not necessarily reflect the best of the best. The purpose of Minnesota State High School League programs is to provide educational opportunities for students.

Coaches are required by the MSHSL Code of Ethics for Coaches, among other things, to incorporate the principles of beneficence/ producing good into their coaching philosophies and actions.

They are also required to “keep the competitive nature of the sport in perspective by remembering the priorities of students are to learn new skills, be able to play and have fun.”

The emotional well-being (and physical well-being, of course) of the student athletes is required to be placed above any personal desire to win.

Of what I know about coaching this fall season, I would say that the girls soccer program in Rosemount should be considered for best of the best. The varsity coach had four seniors playing JV and his coaching of them included telling all of

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them that he wished he had four spots open for sectionals so that he could pull them all up. He collaborated with them on the method for selecting the ones who did get pulled up and played those JV seniors in the sectional game.

Another program that should be considered for the best of the best is the boys soccer program at Shakopee.

The varsity coach has established a Senior Recognition Night, which includes pulling up all senior JV players to play the game and giving them all playing time. This coach also asks his players to evaluate him after the season so that he can improve his coaching practices for the next season.

more specifically, the White House takes the side of a few nations south of here to sue the state of Arizona?

If I understand this correctly, these nations have a problem with Arizona because it wants to protect its borders against illegals and more violent criminals.

It boggles the mind to have to contemplate that we the American people are being sold down the river.

The White House appears to be engaged in wanting us to become part of a world government. We, on the other hand, believe that our sovereignty should not be sacrificed to the ambitions of a minority of leftmotivated agitators.

That these above-named nations have the audacity DEBORAH N. DEWALT to sue this country, particuBurnsville larly given their political makeup, is audacity exponentiated.

Given their political and ideological structure their complaint is understandTo the editor: able; however, it says an What does one say when awful lot about our present the federal government or, White House that it takes

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their side.

It is so unbelievable that one must ask the question, At what point does it become treasonable to engage in this type of un-American behavior? Have we the people lost our sense of pride and sovereignty to tolerate this atrocity? Where does our present White House want us to wind up?

I like to believe that the majority of Americans – natural born or naturalized – want to be governed by what the Constitution stands for. Our founding fathers never envisioned the already-present socialism.

However, there is a very determined push by the far left to enslave the American people considerably more. It is time for all of us to make it very clear to our “leaders” that there can be no more ignoring the Constitution and that the damage must be reversed.

H.B. JANDEWERTH Eagan

Thisweek Columnist Failed school levy referendums signal a property tax revolt

by Don Heinzman THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

There is a property tax revolt brewing in communities surrounding the Twin Cities, judging from results of failed school property tax levy referendums.

Voters in many communities resoundingly defeated tax levy referendums posed by school districts strapped for funds due to under-funding by the Minnesota Legislature.

One example is in Elk River, the state’s ninth largest school district, where voters barely approved renewing an existing levy by 59 votes and crushed the request for $200 per student.

In Forest Lake, voters defeated the referendum for $10 million for 10 years by 12,557

to 7,351, and they defeated a capital bond levy for $24 million by a vote of 12,751 to 7,155.

The North Branch school district defeated three questions for support where the school board said failure to approve them would result in loss of extracurricular activities including sports by a 2-to-1 margin.

Voters in the Rosemount-Apple ValleyEagan district rejected a $15.4 million tax increase, prompting the superintendent to comment, “There is a surge of anti-tax sentiment.”

The levy referendum is the only one where voters can say no to an increase in funding through the property tax. The city, the county and even the Legislature do not See Heinzman, 10A

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Thisweekend An old-fashioned Christmas Dakota City hosts two weekends of holiday events

by Andrew Miller THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Dakota City Heritage Village is getting into the holiday spirit next month with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christmas in the Village.â&#x20AC;?

Visitors to the 1900sera living-history site on the county fairgrounds in Farmington can take horsedrawn trolley rides, visit with Santa and partake of a host of nostalgic holiday activities and crafts projects at the annual family-oriented event, which runs from 1 to 8 p.m. Dec. 4-5 and 1112.

The villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general store will play host to a German-themed holiday display, featuring traditional food, dress and tree decoration, while Christmas sing-a-longs will be held in the village church. Crafts projects will be offered in

the schoolhouse, print shop and library.

As at past â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christmas in the Villageâ&#x20AC;? events, families can visit with Santa in the Town Hall, and Mrs. Claus will be in the villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s post office to offer assistance as children write letters to Santa.

Those looking to do a little Christmas shopping will find gifts such as oldfashioned candy and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little House on the Prairieâ&#x20AC;? books in the gift shop; Lakeville author Gordon Fredrickson will be selling his Christmas books in the villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s depot; and the blacksmith shop, in addition to metal-working demos, will have small gift items for sale.

Refreshments such as hot chocolate, ice cream and pie will be available in the drug store.

New to the event this

music calendar Teresa Peterson, 8 to 11 p.m., The Ugly Mug, 18450 Pilot Knob Road, Farmington, (651) 463-6844.

Larry Johnson on keyboards, 7 to 11 p.m., Chateau Uncle Chunk, 9:30 p.m., Bo- Lamothe, 14351 Nicollet Court, gartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nightclub, 14917 Garrett Burnsville, (952) 435-7709.

Ave., Apple Valley, (952) 4321515.

No Name Jazz, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Jo Joâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rise & Wine, 12501 Pop Rocks, 9:30 p.m., BoNicollet Ave., Suite 100, Burns- gartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nightclub, 14917 Garrett ville, (952) 736-3001.

Ave., Apple Valley, (952) 432Rock It Science (front), Lady 1515.

Luck & Black Rainbow (back), Audio Circus, 9:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m., Neisenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Bar McKrackenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub, 3120 W. Highand Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Sav- way 13, Burnsville, (952) 277age, (952) 846-4513.

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Sweet Siren, Babeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music Mr. Peabody (front) and Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave., Lakev- Jaded (back), 9:30 p.m., Neisille, (952) 469-5200. enâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 Retrophonic, 9:30 p.m., W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) 846McKrackenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub, 3120 W. High- 4513. way 13, Burnsville, (952) 2770197.

Eclectic Collective, PrimeUndefined Purpose, Babeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time Sports Bar & Grill, 14103 Irving Ave. S., Burnsville, (952) Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, (952) 469-5200.

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Saturday, Nov. 20 Big Bob and the High Rollers, 9:30 p.m., Bogartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nightclub, 14917 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, (952) 432-1515.

Classic Jazz, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Jo Joâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rise & Wine, 12501 Nicollet Ave., Suite 100, Burnsville, (952) 736-3001.

High & Mighty (front) and Mr. Bones (back), 9:30 p.m., Neisenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) 846-4513.

Johnny Holm, 9 p.m., McKrackenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub, 3120 W. Highway 13, Burnsville, (952) 277-0197.

Friday, Nov. 26 Jacklaugh & Third Supply, 9:30 p.m., Bogartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nightclub, 14917 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, (952) 432-1515.

Two Guys Duo, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Jo Joâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rise & Wine, 12501 Nicollet Ave., Suite 100, Burnsville, (952) 736-3001.

Rockfist (front) and Space Monkeys (back), 9:30 p.m., Neisenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) 846-4513.

Rock It Science, Babeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, (952) 469-5200.

Wasted Talent, 9 p.m., McKrackenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub, 3120 W. Highway 13, Burnsville, (952) 277-0197.

Larry Johnson on keyboards, 7 to 11 p.m., Chateau Lamothe, 14351 Nicollet Court, Burnsville, (952) 435-7709.

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As at past â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christmas in the Villageâ&#x20AC;? events, youngsters will have a chance to spend some Andrew Miller is at andrew. face-time with Santa, and, in the living-history villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s post office, they can write letters to Santa with the assistance of Mrs. Claus. miller@ecm-inc.com.

Chameleon presents â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The 1940s Radio Hourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Chameleon Theatre Circleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;The 1940s Radio Hourâ&#x20AC;? will be performed Dec. 3-19 at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville.

The musical tells the story of the final broadcast of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcadeâ&#x20AC;? on the New York radio station WOV in 1942.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for students/seniors. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, via Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.

ing the Season,â&#x20AC;? at 2 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 4, at Lakeville North High School.

The program includes a medley of holiday songs, festive seasonal dances including those featured in the traditional â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nutcrackerâ&#x20AC;? ballet, a bell choir, and a bit of drama to top it off.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. A $2 per ticket discount will be given on the day of the show in exchange for a food donation for the food bank.

Tickets can be purchased at DanceWorks/HealthWorks, 17470 Glacier Way, (952) 432-7123.

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To submit items for Thisweekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music Calendar, e-mail: editor.thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

Roger Holmes and Rockerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lament, 8 to 11 p.m., The Ugly Mug, 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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4. Unequivocally detestable 5. Senior oďŹ&#x192;cer 6. Adult male swan 7. A lyric poem 8. Broadcasted on TV 9. Finger millet 10. Roman satyr 11. The least desirable portion 14. Princess of Colchis 15. Emerald month 21. Medical moniker 23. Possessed 24. Mongolian capital __ Bator 25. Issue forth 26. Tobacco 28. Court game 29. One who hoards money 30. Small brown songbirds 31. First Chinese dynasty 33. Intersect to form a cross 37. Scottish tax 41. A citizen of Bangkok 44. Face coverings 46. Sir James Whyte and Shirley Temple 47. Atomic # 58 49. Chadic 50. Segments of a circle 51. The distribution of playing cards

65. Language of the deaf 66. Consequently 67. Kill a dragon (var. spel.)

CLUES DOWN 1. County in China 2. Ancient name for Syria 3. Restaurant clean up person

New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve with Louie Anderson Comedian Louie Anderson will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Laugh Out Loud New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eveâ&#x20AC;? at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville.

Andersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s material relates stories about growing up in Minnesota, being one of 11 children and dealing with an alcoholic father.

Tickets range from $29.95 to $99.95 and can be purchased in person at the box office, via Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.

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VIP treatment from more than 30 companies, unique gifts. Food and beverages while you shop.

Special discounts and prizes. Information: http://premierevents. weebly.com.

To submit items for the Arts Calendar, e-mail: eagan. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

Comedy Laura Park with special guest Hugh Moore will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, and at 8 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at the MinneHAHA Comedy Club, 251 W. Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville (lower level of Carboneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s), (612) 860-9388, www.minnehahacomedyclub. com. Tickets are $12.50 (early Tuesday, Nov. 23 Holiday lighting ceremony show) and $9 (late show). On at 5:30 p.m. at Pioneer Plaza deck for Nov. 24, 26-27: Michael in Lakeville sponsored by the Thorne with special guest Jodi Downtown Lakeville Business Maruska.

Association. Entertainment by Theater â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thoroughly Modern Milthe Lakeville North High School Now and Then Singers. Compli- lie,â&#x20AC;? presented by Lakeville North High School, performs at 2 and mentary refreshments.

7:30 p.m. Nov. 20. Tickets are assigned seating with prices of Ongoing The American Red Cross $9/adult, $7/senior citizen (55+), will sponsor the following and $5/student or child. Purchase blood drives. For more information, call 1 (800) 448-3543 or 1 (800) GIVE-LIFE or visit www. redcrossblood.org. â&#x20AC;˘ Nov. 26, 1 to 6 p.m., Bruns- Burnhaven Library wick Zone XL, 11129 162nd St. 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, (952) 891-0300 W., Lakeville.

Burnhaven Library is closed â&#x20AC;˘ Nov. 26, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Caribou Coffee, 14638 Cedar for remodeling through late April 2011.

Ave., Apple Valley. â&#x20AC;˘ Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Martha & Mary Episcopal Farmington Library Church, 4180 Lexington Ave. S., 508 Third St., Farmington (651) 438-0250 Eagan.

Wagginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tales for ages 5-10 â&#x20AC;˘ Nov. 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20. Read aloud to a Road, Eagan. therapy dog.

Holiday Ornament Craft for Thisweek Newspapers accepts submissions for cal- all ages from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturendar events in Apple Valley, day, Nov. 20. Paint wooden ornaBurnsville, Eagan, Farming- ments for display on the holiday ton, Lakeville and Rosemount tree in downtown Farmington. by fax at (952) 846-2010, by Program provided by the Dakota e-mail at reporter.thisweek@ Valley Arts Council. ecm-inc.com or by phone at (952) 846-2034. Deadline for Galaxie Library submissions is 5 p.m. Monday. 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley, (952) 891-7045 Wagginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tales for ages 5-10 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20. Read aloud to a therapy dog.

Wii Games for ages 12-18 from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20.

Baby Storytime for babies up to 24 months and their caregivers

tickets at LNHStheatreTickets@ gmail.com.

Classes/workshops Brushworks School of Art offers fine arts classes for teens and adults. Register online at www.BrushworksSchoolofArt. com or call (651) 214-4732.

Join other 55-plus adults at the Eagan Art House to create beaded jewelry. The Jewelry Club meets on the third Friday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Class fee is $3 per person and includes all supplies. Bring any old jewelry you would like to re-make. The Eagan Art House is located at 3981 Lexington Ave. S. For more information, call (651) 686-9134.

The Eagan Art House offers classes for ages 4 through adult.

For class and registration information, visit www.cityofeagan. com/eaganarthouse or call at (651) 686-9134.

Soy candle making classes held weekly in Eagan near 55

and Yankee Doodle. Call Jamie at (651) 315-4849 for dates and times. $10 per person. Presented

by Making Scents in Minnesota.

Country line dance classes held for intermediates Mondays 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St., Farmington. 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 VFW, 8790 Upper 208th St. $5/class.

Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833.

Country line dance classes on Wednesdays at the Lakeville Senior Center, 20732 Holt Ave. Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; Intermediate, 10 a.m.-noon. $5/class Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833.

The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages.

For class and registration information, visit www.lakevillemn.gov or call the Arts Center office at (952) 985-4640.

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family calendar Saturday, Nov. 20 Pancake breakfast with Rainbow the Clown by the Eagan Knights of Columbus and Auxiliary from 8 to 10 a.m. at Applebeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 1335 Town Centre Drive. Cost is $5, children under 4 eat free. Applebeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is handicap accessible.

Holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rosemount United Methodist Church, 14770 Canada Ave., Rosemount, (651) 423-2475. Bake shop, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s store (9 a.m. to noon), coffee shop, variety of vendors and more.

Holiday classic boutique from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Faithful Shepherd Catholic School, 3355 Columbia Drive, Eagan. More than 60 vendors and a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book fair. Complimentary coffee and cider. Information: www. fscsmn.org or Jeanette Wells at (651) 503-3750.

Photos with Mrs. Claus for families and their pets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Windmill Animal Rescue, 350 Main St., Elko New Market, (952) 461-2765. No appointment needed. The $25 donation includes a CD of all photos and four 4x6 prints. Proceeds will go to the care of the animals. Cats live at the shelter so take that into consideration when bringing your pets.

Bazaar and bistro from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Heritage Lutheran Church, 13401 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, (952) 322-2102. Treats, crafts, cards, jewelry and more.

Turkey bingo from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Church of St. Michael, 22120 Denmark Ave., Farmington. Sloppy joe dinner, 5:30 p.m.

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from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. or 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.

Mondays, Nov. 22 and 29.

Storytime for ages 4-6 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23.

Anime Club for ages 12-18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23.

Movies for Kids from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30.

Heritage Library 20085 Heritage Drive, Lakeville (952) 891-0360 Wagginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tales for ages 5-10 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20. Read aloud to a therapy dog.

C is for Cookie Storytime for all ages from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23.

Storytime for ages 2-3 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24.

Make a Book Craft Program for ages 5-12 from 4 to 4:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 30.

Robert Trail Library 14395 S. Robert Trail Rosemount, (651) 480-1210 Wagginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tales for ages 5-10 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Satur-

day, Nov. 20. Read aloud to a therapy dog.

Savage Library 13090 Alabama Ave. S.E., Savage, (952) 707-1770 The Picturing Minnesota Nature Photography Exhibition is on display through Nov. 28.

Wescott Library 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan (651) 450-2900 Movies for Kids for all ages from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 22.

Storytime for ages 2-3 from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. or 11 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 23 and 30.

Jo Joâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rise & Wine 12501 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville (952) 736-3001 Book signing by Martin Bracewell of Savage, who writes under the pen name M. R. Tain, from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 4. He will be signing his time-travel novel, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Normal,â&#x20AC;? in which a teenage girl awakens in the year 1965 and meets her late grandmother, who is the same age as she is.

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

Miscellaneous An ESL conversation class for those who have at least an intermediate level English proficiency is held every Monday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 501 Highway 13 across from Burnsville High School. We spend time discussing confusing American sayings, customs, and language. We also offer time in conversation one on one with a personal tutor. All are welcome. For more information, contact Martha at (952) 8912782.

Support Spirited Grace cancer support group meets the third Tuesday of each month from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. at Church of the Risen

Savior, 1501 E. County Road 42, Burnsville. Information: (952) 431-5222.

TOPS Chapter #388 Burnsville, a weight loss support group, meets 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at St. James Lutheran Church, 3650 Williams Drive, Burnsville. For information, call Lois at (952) 8942929 or Gina at (952) 431-4690.

TOPS Chapter #658 Burnsville meets from 9 to 9:30 a.m.

Fridays at Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 1801 E. Cliff Road, Burnsville. Call (651) 292-8625 for more information.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets on Mondays from 5:45 to 7 p.m. at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 3930 Rahn Road, Eagan. Information: Cathy at (651) 452-5253.

First Place Weight Management meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays at

Faith Covenant Church, 12921 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville. For more information, contact Carol Olinger at (952) 894-1469.

Overeaters Anonymous 12step program meets at 9 a.m.

Saturdays at Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church, 14401 Pilot Knob Road, Apple Valley. Contact Becky at (952) 423-1527 or for more information visit www. oa.org.

Overeaters Anonymous 12-step program meets at Faith Covenant Church, 12921 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville. Contact (952) 890-3110, ext. 13.

Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step program meets at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Faith Covenant Church, 12921 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville. Contact (952) 890-3110, ext. 13.

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Sports Standings

Irish roll on to state semifinal

Football Thursday, November 11 • Rosemount 24, Lakeville South 14 Friday, November 19 • Rosemount vs. Brainerd, 8:15 p.m., Metrodome, Minneapolis Friday, November 26 • Rosemount/Brainerd winner vs.

Mounds View/Wayzata winner, 7 p.m., Metrodome, Minneapolis

Rosemount football beats Lakeville South 24-14 in quarters

by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Volleyball Thursday, November 11 • Lakeville North def. East Ridge, 2520, 25-21, 25-13 Friday, November 12 • Lakeville North def. Centennial 25-14, 25-14, 25-14 Saturday, November 13 • Lakeville North def. Wayzata 25-13, 25-18, 25-13

Girls Swimming Friday, November 19 • Class AA state meet, University of Minnesota Saturday, November 20 • Class AA state meet, University of Minnesota

Girls Hockey Team Rosemount B Kennedy Lakeville South Lakeville North Eastview Prior Lake B Jefferson Eagan Burnsville Apple Valley

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Saturday, November 20 • Burnsville at Hastings, 2 p.m.

• Prior Lake at Warroad, 2 p.m.

• Minneapolis Novas at Bloomington Kennedy, 2:15 p.m.

• Tartan at Apple Valley, 2:15p.m.

• Lakeville South at Farmington, 3 p.m.

• Chaska at Bloomington Jefferson, 7:15 p.m.Ice Garden • Park at Eagan Ice, 7:15p.m.

Tuesday, November 23 • Prior Lake at Lakeville South, 5:30 p.m.

• Burnsville at Lakeville North, 7 p.m.

• Bloomington Jefferson at Rosemount, 7 p.m.

• Apple Valley at Bloomington Kennedy, 7:15 p.m.

• Eagan at Eastview, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, November 26 • North St. Paul at Bloomington Jefferson, 3 p.m.

• Eastview at Maple Grove,. 5:30 p.m.

• Northfield at Bloomington Kennedy, 7:15 p.m.

The Rosemount Irish found new ways to win a football game in the state quarterfinals last week.

The team had scores through the air, on kickoff returns and via field goals in a 24-14 victory against Lakeville South on Nov. 12 at Griffin Stadium in St. Paul.

It was the team’s first field goal and kickoff return for a touchdown this season. For a team that has focused on the run all season long, the Irish also found their way down the field and into the endzone by passing for what ended up as the winning touchdown.

The victory means Rosemount is one game away from playing in the Class 5A state final. The Irish will play Brainerd at 8:15 p.m. on Nov. 19 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

“We worked so hard in the offseason and all those two-a-days in the summer – it just feels awesome to get there,” offensive tackle Joe Bjorklund said.

The Irish have already had one of their best seasons ever, going 11-0 with two victories against their biggest rivals.

“I told the guys we have the chance to beat Eastview and Lakeville South twice,” Rosemount head coach Jeff Erdmann said. “That’s a big thing for our pro-

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Rosemount’s Tony Prostrollo, No. 13, closes in on Lakeville South’s Matt Heller in the Class 5A quarterfinals on Nov. 11. Rosemount won 24-14 and will play Brainerd at 8:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. gram.”

Beating Eastview in the section final was particularly satisfying because they lost to Eastview last year in the section final.

South was a different story. The Cougars beat Rosemount 17-14 in the state semifinals in 2006.

“We had the lead going into the fourth quarter and we let the game slip away,” Erdmann said.

While the last two games were against familiar teams, Brainerd will

pose a different set of challenges. Brainerd is a bit of an unknown, playing just one game against a metro team this year.

Like Rosemount, Brainerd is also undefeated. The Warriors upset perennial powerhouse Eden Prairie in the quarterfinals last week 13-10.

Like Rosemount, Brainerd likes to run. Running back Jordan Hayes and quarterback Mitchell McLain could get the ball in their hands just about

Swimmers looking for a spot on the podium

by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

All high school swimmers dream of finding themselves smiling on the podium at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center at the state meet.

All it takes is a top-eight finish in your favorite event. Easier said than done.

One awkward flip turn or a misplaced breath can throw off your stroke heading into the final stretch.

Several area girls will give it a shot on Friday and Saturday at the Aquatic Center.

Apple Valley The Section 2AA meet on Nov. 12 proved to be an exciting one for the Eagles.

Apple Valley had 26 out of the 38 lifetime best times, qualifying two relays and four individuals and finishing sixth overall.

“Our individual qualifiers (Kate Wright and Delaney McDonald) are strong, experienced swimmers in their best events,” head coach Scott Pearson said.

Wright will race in the 50yard freestyle after coming in second in the section meet and first in the 100 freestyle.

McDonald finished in third place in the 200 individual medley and fourth in the 500 freestyle. Her times were also good enough to qualify.

“Delaney has had her eye on state all year — she will be fun to watch,” Pearson said.

They’ll both swim in the 200 freestyle and 400 freestyle relays.

“The girls all swam well but not to their total potential,” Pearson said. “I’m hoping to surprise a few teams at state.”

They’ll have teammates Mariah Grant and Steph Bierman swimming with them.

Eastview The Lightning reached some high marks at the Section 2AA meet, coming in fifth.

“We had a great taper and improvement at the section meet with 96 percent of the girls getting personal bests at the meet,” head coach Mark Tollefson said.

Kayla Hutsell is hoping for a nice spot on the podium when it’s all done. She qualified in the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke.

“Kayla should do very well at the state meet, and our goals

for her are to improve upon last year’s times and finishes,” Tollefson said.

Last year she was third in the butterfly and sixth in the 100 backstroke.

The 200 freestyle relay of Kristin Podratz, Leah Anderson, Katharine Hamand and Kelsey Deinhammer will give their front crawl a try at state as well.

Mackenzie Hanegraaf’s diving scores at sections were good enough to put her up there with the state’s best.

“Mackenzie, along with all of our divers, took some big leaps forward, and we will have one of the best diving crews around for years to come,” Tollefson said. “Two reasons for that: No. 1 is Steve Schiltz, our diving coach, and No. 2, the girls have a great work ethic and want to get better.”

Eagan The Wildcats will have a healthy contingent of swimmers at state this year.

Erica Bucki qualified in the 500 freestyle and 200 individual medley again this season.

Nichole Stevens will join her in the 200 IM as well as the 100 breaststroke. MacKenzie Heller will test her butterfly at state.

“I actually think all of our swims have a chance to make the top 16 in the state meet,” head coach Steven VanDyne said.

VanDyne feels Stevens has a good chance at the top eight again for the breaststroke. She finished seventh last year.

“I would not count out any of our swimmers or relay of stepping it up another notch and making it in the top eight,” VanDyne said.

The 200 medley relay swimmers will also make an appearance at state, with some good times to back them up.

It caps off a positive season for the Wildcats. Eagan came away with a tie for third in the South Suburban Conference, with a record of 6-2-1.

“We came together as a team and had a lot of fun in the process,” VanDyne said.

“This season’s success was not about one individual, but rather about a team that wanted to accomplish something.

“Each night it was someone else’s turn to step it up and help the team to another victory.”

Rosemount

this busy at the state meet.

“The teams performance at the section meet by far exceeded anything I expected,” coach Tami Carlson said.

Beth Wenman qualified in the 200 individual medley and the 100 backstroke. Her teammate Elyse Griffith will join her in the backstroke, and they will combine efforts in the 400 freestyle relay with Teija Normandeau and Claire Tolan.

Wenman broke the pool record and the Rosemount High School record in the 100 backstroke.

“We also had some great drops in times from other girls that didn’t qualify for state,” Carlson said. “You really couldn’t explain the emotions us coaches went through.

It was one of the best sections meets we have ever seen.”

The relay needed to drop nine seconds from its prelim time to make a state qualifying time, so it was a long shot.

“As the meet was going along and the great swims the girls were having, we thought, ‘Wow this has a possibility of making it,’ ” Carlson said.

“They were very focused mentally, and physically they had trained very hard all season and they made it happen.”

The Irish struggled to find some depth this season, which led to unfavorable dual meet matchups, so the positive returns at sections gave the team a boost.

Burnsville The Blaze have a strong list of swimmers with big goals going to state.

Anne Elling won the 200 IM and the 100 butterfly in Section 2AA. Last year she was 12th in the butterfly at state and 14th in the IM. This year her times put her up with the top five in both events.

Teresa DiGregorio will also show off her ability in the 100 butterfly and the 100 breaststoke. Alexis Dobrzynski will join her in the breaststroke.

Dobrzynski, DiGregoiro, Elling and Natalie Simon were part of a second-place 200 medley relay that qualified for state at sections.

Elling, Simon, DiGregorio and Chelsea Thompson helped qualify the 400 freestyle relay for state.

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team they’ve played.

To win, the Irish will need to slow down their offense better than they did against South to make it a comfortable win. The Irish were out-gained 349 yards to 247 against South, but the score is what mattered.

“We had more mistakes this game and they came out prepared,” Bjorklund said. “But we just had more determination. We never give up no matter what happens.”

South scored first, but Rosemount countered with a 96-yard kickoff return by Tony Prostrollo and a Andrew Hausmann 15-yard run. Late in the second half, South tied it up at 14, but a few big passes by Kevin Larson and the Irish were back ahead 21-14.

“There’s some guys we thought we could take advantage of in their secondary,” Erdmann said.

A field goal in the final two minutes by Logan Lindberg, his first of the year, tipped the scales in Rosemount’s favor.

Larson went 5-for-8 for 101 yards and ran for 40 yards. Hausmann led the rushing attack for 79 yards.

Although South got its yards, the Irish held the Cougars to 14 points thanks to three interceptions – one by David Morgan and the other from Colton Crow.

every snap and they don’t usually stop until they score. The quarterfinals were only the second time all year Brainerd was held under 20 points in a game.

They were ranked No. 7 in the final coaches poll and they’re making their second consecutive and eighth overall appearance at state.

Coming out of Section 8-5A, the team had to beat Buffalo and Moorhead to qualify for state. Eden Andy Rogers is at Prairie was the only metro andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

This stage in state football is anyone’s game

by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

There’s a rule I like to follow when writing about high school sports: Never assume anything.

I break that rule from time to time and it always causes problems.

After the winning state quarterfinal game against Lakeville South, I asked Rosemount football head coach Jeff Erdmann how he felt going into the semifinal. At the time Rosemount’s opponent was unknown. Eden Prairie and Blaine weren’t going to play for another 21 hours.

But conventional wisdom was that Eden Prairie was going to win.

Lakeville South players and coaches were asking Rosemount players to beat Eden Prairie during the postgame handshake. Irish players were talking redemption. They remembered losing to Eden Prairie 13-10 in 2009, in a game they felt they should have won.

My question to Erdmann was, despite the fact that Eden Prairie is a perennial powerhouse, they have one loss and Rosemount doesn’t. So do you necessarily feel like the underdog?

I’ve asked stupid questions before and I’ll do it again. Erdmann laughed and said Rosemount is on the weak side of the bracket. He praised Eden Prairie’s coaching staff and players.

I’m sure he didn’t want to give out any bulletin board material for Eden Prairie.

I’m also sure Rosemount would never go into a football game thinking it was going to lose.

The trouble is, Eden Prairie lost to Brainerd the next day.

Now conventional wisdom is that Rosemount is the favorite to win on Friday night. Brainerd is an outstate team that didn’t have to beat

PRESSBOX Eastview, Burnsville and Lakeville South twice.

Never underestimate the power of an outstate team that feels like it’s been disrespected.

Never assume anything.

Volleyball exposure Lakeville North’s Milan Mader knows a thing or two about volleyball. After winning the state title last weekend with Lakeville North, an ounce of lament came out of the coach about the history of volleyball in Minnesota.

One thing that always disappointed him is the fact that there isn’t varsity male volleyball. He felt that girls volleyball would only receive more exposure if it had a male counterpart. “(Volleyball) generates no interest in television coverage,” Mader said.

“Volleyball is a great game to watch.

Volleyball doesn’t have that luxury and neither does gymnastics.”

It’s a difficult proposition in today’s high school athletic market where schools are looking to cut back, not expand.

All things being fair, the counterpart to volleyball is football, and the state football finals are shown on television.

And he’s right, volleyball is a great game to watch. I had a newfound respect for high school volleyball once I started covering teams in the area.

They’re barking out plays, diving for balls and smashing them over the net. It’s intense. It has become one of my top four favorite sports to watch.

Andy Rogers is andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

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Sports Briefs Jeremy Hendrickson to coach Eagle baseball

seasons.

He is also a football coach at Apple Valley and works as a hockey offiApple Valley High School has an- cial around the metro area. Hendricknounced that Jeremy Hendrickson son is employed by District 196 as an has been hired as the head baseball adaptive physical education teacher, working with special needs students. coach for the varsity team.

He takes over a spot that was once given to former Minnesota Twin Al Newman, who stepped down earlier this month.

The Storm swim club will be startHendrickson, a graduate of Al- ing its 14-week winter swimming bert Lea High School and Minnesota and diving session beginning Nov. State, Mankato, has been the head 29. Registration is available online at junior varsity baseball coach and var- www.mnstorm.org or at the first week sity assistant coach for the past six of practice.

Storm swimming session begins Nov. 29

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Driver safety program for teens, parents Toys for Tots drop-off at IMAX Theatre Eagan winter Allstate Insurance has educating teen drivers and The Great Clips IMAX through Dec. 16. adult sports partnered with the non-profit their parents. The program Theatre at the Minnesota Guests who donate a new BestPrep to bring its driving will cover texting and talk- Zoo in Apple Valley is now a or gently used unwrapped opportunities safety program, â&#x20AC;&#x153;100 Deadliest Days â&#x20AC;&#x201C; saving lives and money through safe driving,â&#x20AC;? to Apple Valley on Monday, Dec. 6. The free event will be held from 6:45 to 8 p.m. at the Redwood Community Center, 311 150th St. W. Allstate Insurance agent Greg LeVon will lead the interactive program aimed at

ing while driving, insurance Toys for Tots drop-off loca- toy will receive $2 off admiscosts, vehicle crashes, safe tion and is accepting new or sion to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Harry Potter and the driving and Minnesota laws. gently used unwrapped toys Deathly Hallows: Part 1.â&#x20AC;?

An officer from the Apple Valley Police Department will also be in attendance to answer questions.

Seating is limited. RSVP to Laura Marvin at lmarvin@bestprep.org no later than Wednesday, Dec. 1.

Eagan Parks and Recreation is gearing up for the winter adult sports leagues beginning in January 2011.

The following leagues will be available in the winter session: â&#x20AC;˘ Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s broomball is available on Sunday and Monday evenings at Rahn Park. â&#x20AC;˘ Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5-on-5 basketball is set for Sunday and Wednesday evenings at the Eagan Community Center. â&#x20AC;˘ Co-ed recreational unofficiated volleyball leagues are available on Wednesday evenings at Black Hawk Middle School. â&#x20AC;˘ Officiated volleyball leagues are available on multiple nights. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Volleyball is set for Tuesday evenings at Black Hawk/Dakota Hills Middle School. Friday evenings you also have the opportunity to participate in co-ed volleyball at the Black Hawk/Dakota Hills Middle School/Eagan Community Center. â&#x20AC;˘ Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boot hockey is available on Saturday mornings at Goat Hill Park.

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Heinzman/from 6A have to get voter approval to increase taxes.

In Minnesota, 43 of 77 levy referendums passed but only 30 passed both questions.

People will argue that all politics is local and other issues, besides raising property taxes, were at play in the election.

One, of course, was the turnout of the more conservative voter, who believes schools have enough money if they wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give the teachers and administrators such good salaries and benefits.

Without a doubt, the economy played a major part in these referendum defeats, but by and large, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a revolt against raising property taxes to fund public services.

This is a huge message to those who govern.

Legislators must realize that the days are over when people will tolerate freezing taxes at the state level, forcing costs of government down to school boards, city councils and county boards.

Their only source of increasing revenues is raising fees and property taxes.

The next Legislature, with Republicans in control, will reduce local government aids and property tax relief aid even more if not entirely to balance the state budget, and that will cause property taxes to go up even more.

Mark Dayton, who would raise taxes on the income of the wealthy, has been saying that for every dollar lost in state aid, property taxes go up 67 cents. That is the measure used by the Minnesota Tax Division.

Under Gov. Tim Pawlenty, the battle cry was no new state taxes, and as a result taxes on property went up from $4 billion to $7 billion.

School tax levy referendums have been the main driver of that increase. In 2008, total property taxes were $7.2 billion and climbing.

Still, Minnesota nationally ranks 30th in percent of personal income that goes to property taxes and 21st in the per capita income tax bite.

School districts face the toughest challenge because most of their income comes from the state Legislature, and for the last three years local school districts have had no increase in state aid.

The bottom line is local units of government will have to do more with less and people are going to get fewer services.

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@ecminc.com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

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November 19, 2010 THISWEEK

Lakeville Benefit Sunday for cancer- Better living through literature stricken Lakeville family Silent auction features paraphernalia signed by Joe Mauer

by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Making your way in this world is wrought with challenges, and sometimes those challenges compound to test the limits of the human condition, as one Lakeville family knows.

Sisters Sara Taylor, 33, and Natalie Curwick, 43, were diagnosed with cancer within seven months of each other. Curwickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s husband, like so many others across the nation, has been out of work for several months.

Curwickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diagnosis was first: Doctors found in February that she had Stage 3 malignant melanoma.

In September, Taylor, a nurse at Fairview Ridges in Burnsville, learned she had â&#x20AC;&#x153;triple negativeâ&#x20AC;? breast cancer, what Taylor said doctors told her was â&#x20AC;&#x153;an aggressive, faster growing kind of breast cancer.â&#x20AC;?

The pairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, Shirley, is spearheading a benefit and silent auction to help her offspring cover medical expenses. She said it was bad enough to discover one daughter was facing an aggressive form of cancer, but to hear that both were stricken was just too much. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t breathe,â&#x20AC;?

Shirley Taylor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I started hyperventilating.â&#x20AC;?

The benefit and silent auction runs from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 21, at the Apple Place Bowling Center, 14917 Garrett Ave., in Apple Valley. The cover charge is $5, which gets you access to some fun entertainment and silent auction opportunities. There will be Texas Holdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;em Poker, in addition to a DJ and bowling.

Apple Place is donating the space and the DJ is donating his time, Shirley Taylor said.

The Taylor family has managed to garner some prized merchandise for the silent auction.

Attendees will be able to bid on a baseball signed by Twins catcher Joe Mauer.

Wells Fargo donated a jersey signed by Minnesota Wild forward Pierre-Marc Bouchard. There will be plenty of Mary Kay prod-

ucts donated by a sales lady friend of Shirley Taylor.

The Vikings have donated pink cleats worn by wide receiver Sidney Rice.

Babeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in downtown Lakeville donated $100 in gift certificates and Applebeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s followed suit with $80 worth of gift cards.

That two of her relatively young children would both get such merciless forms of cancer not only hits Shirley Taylor emotionally, but it violates an established order within her family. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no cancer in my family of any kind,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My great aunt lived to 105.â&#x20AC;?

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the cancer treatment took on her body.

To add to the anxiety is the possibility of a recurrence. Melanoma of this variety is notorious for its return rate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We live with the constant worry her cancer will come back even more aggressively,â&#x20AC;? Taylor said.

Common conditions Seven months to the day of her sisterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diagnosis, Taylor herself learned she had breast cancer.

Taylor noticed a lump on her chest and decided to have it checked out. She was focused on helping her sister, so she was unprepared for a certain phone call. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was stunned,â&#x20AC;? Taylor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was not ready for what the doctor had to say.â&#x20AC;?

Thoughts of her parents shot through her mind. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How could this be happening? I knew this would hit my parents hard,â&#x20AC;? Taylor said.

A 33-year-old single mother, Taylor commanded the vivaciousness of youth.

She had just finished up a registered nurse (RN) certification and was ready to hop into a new career. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What was I going to tell my 8-year-old daughter? She already knew more about cancer than she should,â&#x20AC;? Taylor said.

Since September, Taylor has undergone chemotherapy. This is followed by surgery to remove the tumor. A month of radiation follows this. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Losing my hair was hard and painful,â&#x20AC;? Taylor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My daughter was afraid to see me without hair and is struggling to deal with all this.â&#x20AC;?

As the family endures pervasive challenges, it is trying to remain positive about the future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know with our strong faith in God and the power of prayer, we will get through this,â&#x20AC;? Taylor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help and support, we will win. We will be survivors.â&#x20AC;?

Sara Taylor wrote a short story about hers and Curwickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience discovering their afflictions. The following is based on her reflections: Curwick first felt a lump in her armpit in December 2009. Initially, doctors thought it was a cyst and treated it with antibiotics, but it did not go away.

In February 2010, after doctors discovered it was melanoma, Curwick went under the knife so surgeons could remove 21 lymph nodes. She had to sustain a daily IV drip and six months worth of stomach shots every other day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never been so close to someone with cancer,â&#x20AC;?

Taylor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Her diagnosis hit our family hard.â&#x20AC;?

As the Curwicks struggled to make ends meet while raising two teenage daughters, Curwick went on disability. Cancer treatments can be extremely debilitating, Taylor said.

Today, Curwick is in remission, but on the heels of a treatment that cost her financially, physically and emotionally. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My sister was so strong through it all,â&#x20AC;? Taylor said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and we knew she could win her battle with the support of family, friends and coworkers.â&#x20AC;?

Curwick, who used to work at HealthPartners, is still unable to work full time E-mail Aaron Vehling at aaron. because of the intense toll vehling@ecm-inc.com.

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by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

You may have read her books or know her from the OneBook OneLakeville Committee. Or perhaps she was your teacher at one point. Regardless, as it stands, Loretta Ellsworth is a subtle iconoclast.

The modest, profoundly polite Lakeville-based author has figured out a way to earn an income doing what she loves: writing novels aimed at the young adult crowd. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year I made as much as I did as a teacher,â&#x20AC;?

Ellsworth said. Those royalties and advances may not be of J.K. Rowling proportions, but they are enough to support a middle-class lifestyle.

With a new book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unforgettable,â&#x20AC;? coming out in 2011 (in Asia as well as the United States), this pattern looks to persist.

But forget the idea of slow days peppered with sporadic writing that yield major returns. Professional authors are in essence independent contractors and thus have no income guarantees unless they are producing.

Her writing has led her into speaking engagements in classrooms and for business organizations and to the hometown of the author of her favorite book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;To Kill a Mockingbird.â&#x20AC;?

So in addition to writing, Ellsworth spends much of her time making revisions to her manuscripts and traveling the country speaking to organizations and classrooms about her books (and topics related to them). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any way you can connect with readers is a good thing,â&#x20AC;? Ellsworth said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;School visits are one way.

I talk about the writing process and let them know it is a career option.â&#x20AC;?

Ellsworth was a middle school Spanish teacher at St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Savage until 2007, when she left to focus on writing novels and to pursue a masters in childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s writing from Hamline University in St. Paul.

But a sizeable income from writing is a new thing for Ellsworth. She published her first book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Shrouding Woman,â&#x20AC;? in 2002. Her first advance was $6,500.

That first book nearly came together despite itself.

Ellsworth was raising four children and teaching parttime. On top of that, she was researching and writing.

She would often find her writing time limited to 15-minute spurts, she said.

Once she completed the book, she set forth on a mission to get it published.

In addition to its 2002 hardcover print run,

what various editors and publishing houses want in a manuscript. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They send the manuscript to the editors,â&#x20AC;? Ellsworth said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(My agent) happened to know an editor at Henry Holt (a publishing house) who would like â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Shrouding Woman.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;?

At that point, the necessary powers liked the book and bought it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had to do many more revisions before it was finally published,â&#x20AC;? Ellsworth said.

Loretta Ellsworth To stay connected with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shroudingâ&#x20AC;? received a pa- her audience when she is not perback treatment in 2007 traveling to attend speakand was published in hard- ing engagements, Ellsworth maintains a website and cover in Japan in this year.

Facebook and Twitter pages.

A young voice When Ellsworth sat down Public speaking to write â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shrouding,â&#x20AC;? she Three years ago, Ellshad not yet decided to write worthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;In Search of for the young adult crowd, Mockingbirdâ&#x20AC;? was released. â&#x20AC;&#x153;but the voice that came out was an 11-year-old girl,â&#x20AC;? she It was not long before teens and adults alike embraced said.

To make her teenage and it.

The story, about a young early 20s main characters â&#x20AC;&#x153;To Kill a Mockingbirdâ&#x20AC;? believable, Ellsworth said she draws on her experience fan who travels to Alabama as a teacher and as a moth- in search of that bookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s auer. She looks within as well. thor (Harper Lee) was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;I still rely on my own labor of love for Ellsworth.

Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cultural contribution youth,â&#x20AC;? she said.

But to write for young is Ellsworthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite book.

Some English teachers adults with a youthful voice around the country have inis not an act of mimicry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t write down to cluded Ellsworthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book in teens,â&#x20AC;? Ellsworth said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But their curriculum as a comyou do include a bit more panion piece to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mockingfocus on plot and charac- bird.â&#x20AC;? As an added bonus, Ellsworth will travel around ter.â&#x20AC;?

This maxim allows for the country to these schools authors of young adult nov- to speak to students about els to witness their work be- both â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mockingbirdâ&#x20AC;? books.

To research this book, coming popular with older Ellsworth actually put hercrowds. self in her lead characterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of my fans are in footsteps and traveled to their 20s,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Monroeville. The southern Alabama town is the home Writing business A publishing company of Lee and the inspiration will calculate that figure for the fictional town of based on â&#x20AC;&#x153;the percent of Maycomb, in which Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s profits that they think they story takes place.

In that town sits a musewill makeâ&#x20AC;? off the book, um dedicated to the seminal Ellsworth said.

This â&#x20AC;&#x153;payment for poten- work of American literature tialâ&#x20AC;? functions as a quasi- and the author herself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a replica of the loan. courthouse from the movie,â&#x20AC;?

Any royalties earned on the sale of books goes Ellsworth said.

After Ellsworthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mocktoward paying off the adingbirdâ&#x20AC;? was released, the vance, she said. So if Ellsworth were to receive a Monroeville Rotary invited $100,000 advance from her her back to speak to its publisher, she would have to members. She has spoken at earn that much in royalties events across the South â&#x20AC;&#x201D; before she saw any income and the entire country â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as a de facto stand-in for Lee, above that number.

A literary agent gets 15 who is notoriously reclusive.

Ellsworth said her fampercent of a writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s earnings as a fee for the success- ily has been supportive of ful sale of a manuscript. It her forays into publishsounds like a bit much â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ing. Her children are older how hard is it to sell a book now, so they often are her to an editor at a publishing â&#x20AC;&#x153;first reads.â&#x20AC;? Her husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house, anyway? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but they steady job has provided her are an essential component with some security to purof the process, Ellsworth sue her dream. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no formula to said. this,â&#x20AC;?

Ellsworth said about â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big publishing houses writing success. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Learn your wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t accept un-agented craft and concentrate on materials,â&#x20AC;? she said.

In 2002, Ellsworth found writing the story you want an agent in Chicago who to tell.â&#x20AC;? had connections with publishing center New York E-mail Aaron Vehling at aaron.

Visit City. She encountered her vehling@ecm-inc.com.

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Farmington Library celebration links art, history, generations

Facebook fans select name for zooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dolphin calf

Memory art at Farmington Library, Dec. 4

by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

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Facebook fans of the Minnesota Zoo have selected â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taijahâ&#x20AC;? as the name for the zooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s female Atlantic bottlenose dolphin calf born July 17 to mom Allie and dad Semo. Taijah, described as â&#x20AC;&#x153;spunky, inquisitive, bold and sassyâ&#x20AC;? by zoo officials, made her public debut to zoo guests on Oct. 19. She is now about 60 pounds, 4 feet long, and very curious about her surroundings. A total of 1,833 votes were submitted on Facebook for the final name. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taijahâ&#x20AC;? received 687 votes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maraisâ&#x20AC;? received 637 votes, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sealieâ&#x20AC;? received 509 votes.

A community celebration at the Farmington Library will link art, history and generations as seniors share their memories in a unique way.

Residents of Trinity Care Center in Farmington, most over age 85, recently spent three days creating books and memory art, shaping and glazing tiles that reflect the important people, places and moments in their lives.

Their efforts were guided by Anne Krocak, an award-winning artist, who held the in-house art camp as part of the Art of Aging project, a series of residencies that have been held at senior housing sites since June and will continue until this May. The Farmington seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creations will be on display at the library, and a special recognition for them will take place there during the Dakota Valley Arts Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holiday show from 10:00 a.m. to

2:00 p.m. on Dec. 4.

The event will feature the seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; art work, include music and refreshments, and from 11:00 until noon, a program will recognize the seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; accomplishments and allow them to discuss the significance and meaning of their projects.

Farmington Library Manager Mary Scheid told the Farmington City Council during its Nov. 15 meeting that it was an amazing process to watch the seniors creating their art work.

Almost none of the residents had ever worked with clay before, and many had to overcome doubts about their artistic abilities.

The free program is scheduled to coincide with Farmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Dazzle Days, which will feature a snow sculpture competition, horse-drawn trolley rides, hot cocoa, bonfires and Christmas caroling.

At Farmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rambling River Center, chil-

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Gearn, who operated Gearn Industries Inc., a cattle feed mill business, was the only person on board, according to reports.

THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

An airplane that left Lakevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Airlake Airport on Wednesday, Nov. 10, crashed in northern Iowa, killing the pilot.

Geary D. Gearn, 67, of Hereford, Texas, died in the crash near Milford, Iowa, a town just south of the Min-

Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

Airplane that left Lakeville crashes in northern Iowa

by Derrick Williams

dren will be able to get their secret holiday shopping done, with volunteers on hand to guide them in their selections and wrap the presents.

Gifts are priced from $1 to $6.50; children should work with parents to create and bring a list of names and how much to spend on each person.

There will be specials at all stores, and Santa Claus will be on hand; a Christmas tree lighting will take place at 5 p.m.

A family holiday movie matinee will also be shown at the library before the tree lighting ceremony.

The art residencies are paid for by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency, and through taxes collected by Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment, a tax increase Minnesota voters passed in 2008 that included a provision for the arts and cultural heritage preservation.

The weather was overcast with light rain and light wind at the time of the crash, according to reports.

The investigation into the crash is being investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board.

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Dakota County Wilson: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lost 100 percent confidence in the administration to provide objective informationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

After months of hearing citizens question city staff about how Farmington funds are managed, one council member is going public with concerns about how the city operates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Frankly, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lost 100 percent confidence in the administration to provide objective information to council,â&#x20AC;? said Farmington Council Member Steve Wilson, whose term ends this year.

City Administrator Peter Herlofsky refused to comment on Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s statement, because he said he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to get into an argument with a council member in the newspaper. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to respond,â&#x20AC;? Herlofsky said.

Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comment came the day after a Nov. 15 three-hour meeting, much of which was spent reviewing a franchise fee proposal to tax citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; utility bills to raise $400,000 annually.

The money is needed, say

city officials, to fund seal coating projects.

But Wilson is opposed to the proposal, noting there is no requirement that money be spent only on project costs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Residents should be aware that by setting up this fund, we got confirmation from the city attorney that the money can be used for any other purpose. So, setting up the fund is inherently dangerous when thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no trust the city is going to be accountable for it,â&#x20AC;? Wilson said.

Historically, seal coating has been funded through a 50 percent assessment to citizens, with the other half paid through the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s road and bridge fund.

But now, the fund has been depleted, and franchise fees (additional taxes on utility bills) is the new method staff is promoting to pay for seal coating projects.

Questions about what happened to money in the road and bridge fund have yet to be fully answered.

In October, former Mayor Jerry Ristow said at one time millions were in the fund and questioned where the money went.

Other citizens have

echoed those questions and asked about other city finances as well.

One of the most vocal citizens questioning budget practices and opposing franchise fees has been Farmington cement contractor Colin Garvey, who has publicly accused the city of attempting to set up a slush fund with the franchise fee money.

In an interview Tuesday, Garvey said he absolutely agrees with Wilson in his questioning of the city administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s information. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I ask my questions, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never gotten the same answer twice. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re giving an accurate answer, it should never change, right?â&#x20AC;?

Garvey said.

Herlofsky said there has always been an effort by staff and council to reach common financial objectives for the city, and he blamed the economy for causing the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fiscal challenges. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some of the best laid financial plans have not worked out as anticipated â&#x20AC;Ś everyone is trying to make up for that,â&#x20AC;? Herlofsky said.

Finding the right way to fund city services has not been easy.

Herlofsky said seal coating can be funded through franchise fees, the general levy or assessments.

While Wilson has said he opposes franchise fees and would vote against them, the council has continued to explore the option so streets can be maintained and to avoid more costly repairs.

At the meeting, a new version of a flat fee structure, revised just hours prior, was presented.

But, after multiple questions about the franchise fee were raised, the issue was again tabled until the Dec. 6 meeting.

Wilson voted against bringing the issue back, and Council Member Terry Donnelly was absent.

Part of the reason given to revisit the issue was because of the numerous concerns about franchise fees raised by Jeff Thielen, a Farmington cabinet shop owner who has followed the issue closely.

He again questioned how the fee would be fairly assessed across all properties.

The flat fee proposal would cost residences $336 and businesses $1,344 on average over seven years, according to City Engineer Kevin Schorzman, who has

said the fees would likely rise in the future.

Thielen also raised concern about government handing the power to tax to an unelected and unaccountable utility company.

Council Member Julie May also raised concerns about how the money would be spent.

She said she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know franchise fees would be used to pay staff salaries, and said all salaries should come from the general fund, so city spending is open and transparent.

As a result of the questions, the percentage of seal coating funds historically used for administrative fees will be presented at the Nov. 22 workshop.

Wilson and May emphasized that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t blame City Finance Director Teresa Walters, a newer employee, for the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget and finance situation.

Wilson said Walters has been working hard to decipher the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past budget practices amidst the 2011 budget process.

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Planning pay increases for Farmington police three years in advance in an uncertain economy stopped City Council members from forwarding a staff-negotiated contract with police sergeants on Nov. 15.

Farmington council members tabled action on a renegotiated salary contract with police sergeants, citing long-term budget concerns.

The council action will also affect the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contract negotiations with Farmington patrol officers, who were within two weeks of reaching the same settlement terms.

Under the sergeant unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed resettlement, the contract is extended two years, and a scheduled 3.5 percent salary increase for 2011 would instead be split in half and paid over two years.

Then in 2013, the sergeants would receive another 1.75 percent raise.

Photos/from 1A he who purchased clothes for the girl and that none of the clothes was provided by an agency.

He told police that he deleted the photos of the girl from his work laptop because he felt â&#x20AC;&#x153;disgustedâ&#x20AC;? with his behavior.

When police conducted a

Salesman/from 1A Front Line Marketing and was hired in August 2009.

After his convictions, Smith successfully completed anger management classes and complied with his probation requirements.

Rosemount city code bans solicitor licenses to applicants who within five years have been convicted of any form of actual or threatened physical harm against another person.

But, according to City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, council members were also to consider Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Criminal Offenderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rehabilitation Act, which doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow anyone to be disqualified from pursuing a licensed occupation because of a prior criminal conviction unless the crimes directly relate to the position

that past raises have covered annual health insurance premium increases.

For this proposal, negotiations were primarily conducted through e-mail. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nobody voted against it. â&#x20AC;Ś We thought it was a reasonable compromise with the city,â&#x20AC;? Sauter said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just felt it was the right thing to do. With the private sector struggling and the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not doing well either â&#x20AC;Ś if it saves somebodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job, we were more than happy to do it.â&#x20AC;?

At the meeting, Council Member Christy Jo Fogarty said the contract changes appeared to be fair. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I understand your concerns, that the council wants long-term cuts to make future budgeting easier, but at the same time, I think these are pretty fair increases,â&#x20AC;? Fogarty said to May, adding, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m inclined to approve it.â&#x20AC;?

But Mayor Todd Larson agreed with May, noting that the contract guarantees police sergeants will have received years of consecutive pay increases.

Council Member Steve Wilson seconded the motion to table the issue.

Council Member Terry

forensic evaluation of Ramlallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s computers on June 24, 2010, they found multiple images of the teen wearing a variety of outfits. There were some traditional runway-style photos, but there were also ones that honed in on inappropriate areas.

In addition to a jail sentence, Judge Mary Theisen ordered Ramlall to pay a

fine of $300 and restitution.

On top of that, Ramlall must register as a predatory offender, serve five years probation, undergo a psychological evaluation and enter and complete sex offender treatment. All other charges were dismissed.

sought.

Council Member Kim Shoe Corrigan said while age 26 seemed old to be doing these types of things, she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see Smith as a threat to others.

However, she warned that if heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s granted a license this year it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean it will be renewed again next year.

Mayor Bill Droste and Council Member Mark DeBettignies agreed; DeBettignies noted that while Smith showed poor judgment, neither of the incidents involved strangers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The job youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done,â&#x20AC;? he said, noting it is difficult constantly dealing with people who often are angry that a salesman is at their door. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not easy to refrain from anger like that. I commend you on that,â&#x20AC;? he

said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stay on that path.â&#x20AC;?

Council Member Jeff Weisensel was the lone vote against reinstating Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license.

While he complimented Smith for his ability to control himself while working, he cited concern about the couple of times heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;gone off.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes, off-activities do indicate issues that may come up with issues in the work environment,â&#x20AC;?

Weisensel said.

Council Member Kurt Bills emphasized to Goings that his company would lose his license in the city if Smith was involved in any such incident. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe you believe in your man, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m banking on it,â&#x20AC;? Bills said.

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Donnelly was absent from the meeting.

Farmington Human Resources Director Brenda Wendlandt said if the city does not reach agreement with the police, the issue will be decided in binding arbitration, because police are not allowed to strike. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That does not change my decision,â&#x20AC;? May said.

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Farmington staff first presented the proposal to the council as part of the consent agenda, where typically routine items or issues discussed in workshops are passed in one motion.

But Council Member Julie May pulled the item from consent for discussion and stated her concerns. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spreading the increase out over two years is one thing, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re talking about a third year,â&#x20AC;? she said, urging caution in planning for a 2013 raise, considering the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s looming bond payments.

In addition, May said approving pay raises for one group of Farmington employees could potentially negatively affect other union negotiations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All departments should be evaluating cuts and expenses. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure on the surface this really constitutes a cut. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think it does,â&#x20AC;? May said.

In an interview, Farmington police Sgt. Bob Sauter said the department has worked with the city to make concessions because of budget concerns.

Last year, police gave up some of their uniform allowance, he said, adding

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Despite agreement, local police pay decision may be up to arbiter Council worried contract proposal is shortsighted

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teresaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doing a good job of digging into the entire financial pictures, and she is trying to do a really excellent job of â&#x20AC;Ś laying out the financial situation that council has to address,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Recently during meetings, Walters has said she is working on a detailed report and history of the road and bridge funds and how they were used in an effort to answer citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; questions.

Wilson said there are many questions about the city process that need to be answered before the council should make any decision on franchise fees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Like any other proposal that involves taxing residents, I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only reasonable for the council to understand if the way weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re actually doing seal coat administratively is the most effective way to do it,â&#x20AC;?

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Franchise fee vote delayed amid continued questioning