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Apple Valley | Rosemount December 21, 2012 | Volume 33 | Number 43

The Feelin’ nearly ‘The Voice’

OPINION 360 boosts achievement 360 Communities knows it takes more than just parents to help children find success in school. Page 4A

Graduation rate dips in the state Minnesota has lost its lofty standing in the U.S. with regard to its four-year high school graduation rate. Page 4A

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Devoted to dance Apple Valley’s Heartbeat Studios is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a special dance performance at Eastview High School. Page 17A

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Singer with Rosemount connections places third in NBC show by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK

Those who watch the reality singing contest phenomenon known as “The Voice” on NBC certainly know Nicholas David, who was this season’s third-place winner as announced Tuesday night. But they probably don’t know his last name is Mrozinski and he’s a 1995 eighth-grade graduate of St. Joseph Catholic School in Rosemount and an Eagan High School graduate. It could be said that his gigs playing Nicholas piano at several St. David Joseph school talent Mrozinski shows helped prepare him for one of the biggest talent shows in the world. “(He) was a reflective, humble student who was very gifted in terms of talents which included music and drawing,” said Tom Joseph, principal at St. Joseph. “I remember saying to myself when I would see Nick play the piano at talent shows that he has all the makings of a professional musician. What I really noticed was that he put his whole heart and soul in to his playing.” That heart and soul was on display during the 2012 season of “The Voice,” where Nicholas performed such numbers as Jerry Lee Lewis’s “Great Balls of Fire” merged with Jimi Hendrix’s “Fire,” “Play that Funky Music,” and “Lean On Me.” Nicholas was true to his nickname The Feelin’ during his performances as they were highlighted by “You Are So Beautiful,” which he dedicated to his fiance and children, and a duet of “Cruisin’ ” with Motown legend Smokey Robinson on the final night. “I believe that Nicholas has fared so well on the show because he is a multi-talented performer who is humble, gracious and, most importantly – shows love and respect for his

Liquor license in question at Spoon by Andrew Miller SUN THISWEEK

Joseph who sent a photo of themselves with a huge banner that read: “Nicholas David, Good Luck. We’re behind you all the way!” “Nick was very talented,” said

An Apple Valley restaurant’s liquor license is in question over public safety concerns involving violent incidents and unlicensed security guards at the restaurant’s “nightclub events.” The Apple Valley City Council last week opted not to renew Spoon’s oneyear liquor license, instead granting the Asian fusion restaurant located at 14871 Granada Ave. a provisional, one-month liquor license that will expire at the end of January 2013. The council’s decision came after the city’s top police and fire officials reported a litany of troubling activities at Spoon including large fights and unruly crowds. Apple Valley police Chief Jon Rechtzigel said that since May 2011 police have responded to at least eight incidents that occurred during nightclub music events at Spoon that were organized by third parties. At one such event in September, Rechtzigel said, police observed four unlicensed “security guards” consuming alcohol while carrying loaded handguns. The security guards were not employees of Spoon. While on the scene, Apple Valley officers defused three separate fights that broke out.

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Nicholas David Mrozinski, who finished in third place during the 2012 season of “The Voice” on NBC, belts out a song during his appearance at the Mall of America in Bloomington. family,” Joseph said. “I believe that he has a strong faith in God which is reflected in his values and his strong commitment to his family.” Nicholas earned legions of fans, including more than 36,000 on his Facebook page, and students at St.

Comedy for a cause Bogart’s comedy showcase is benefit for Tim Yeager of Apple Valley by Andrew Miller SUN THISWEEK

Eagles ﬂy high over Hopkins The Apple Valley boys basketball team defeated Hopkins 73-64 on Tuesday night. Page 12A

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Tim Yeager is undergoing chemotherapy after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last summer. Yeager is unable to work because of the aggressive chemotherapy regimen, and his wife, Lori, is helping to care for him in addition to working full-time at Walmart.

Cancer is no laughing matter, but Jason Jones is harnessing the power of comedy to help make a difference in the lives of those battling the disease. Jones, a former WCCO radio host who now produces his Comedy Night showcases around the Twin Cities, recently brought his troupe of performers to Bogart’s Place in Apple Valley for a night of comedy, magic and music to help defray medical expenses for cancer survivor Tim Yeager. Yeager, of Apple Valley, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last summer and is now undergoing chemotherapy. Yeager is unable to work because of the aggressive chemotherapy regimen, and his wife, Lori, is helping to care for him in addition to working full-time at Walmart.

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The Dec. 9 benefit at Bogart’s Place was produced by former WCCO radio host Jason Jones, right, and featured performances by magician Magic Brad, left, and Sherlonda Clarke. “They are in that catch-22 of much art’s Place featured comics Sherlonmore in medical expenses and much da Clarke, Paul Dillery and Dean less in income to make it all work with Johnson; magician Magic Brad; their living expenses,” Jones said. See COMEDY, 10A The Dec. 9 benefit show at Bog-

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Site opens across from City Hall by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK

Options for Rosemount commuters going to and from Minneapolis and St. Paul each day quietly have increased in recent years, but a visual recognition of the changes officially opened this month.

The 102-parking stall Rosemount Transit Station opened Dec. 10 across the street from City Hall and had a grand opening ceremony Tuesday. For the past few years, commuters have trekked to the Rosemount Community Center to ride Minnesota Valley Transit Authority Routes 476R and 478. Those routes will run out of

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runs to the 157th Street Station on Pilot Knob Road and the Apple Valley Transit Station, will also begin and end at the 15540 Burnley Ave. location. To complete the project that started in September, MVTA partnered with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the city of Rosemount, the Dakota County CDA and the Met-

ropolitan Council. MVTA is the public transportation provider for the businesses and residents of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Rosemount and Savage, and provides service to the Lakeville Cedar Park & Ride. Tad Johnson can be reached at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Student leader Trevon Farland-Cherry of Cedar Park Elementary (left) was among 17 students recognized during the Midwest Dairy Council’s Fuel Up To Play 60 event at the Dec. 9 Vikings-Bears football game at Mall of America Field in Minneapolis. Program advisor Patricia Banwart (right) accompanied Farland-Cherry. Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by National Dairy Council and the NFL. The students appeared on the field before the game, and ran out of the tunnel and through the Vikings ship just before kickoff. During the game, there was a special announcement recognizing the students and program advisors from Fuel Up to Play 60 and their enthusiasm for encouraging peers to make healthy, active decisions.

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Boy Scout Troop 293 of Apple Valley will hold an open house for prospective Scouts and their parents from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, at Community of Christ Church, 5990 134th St. W., Apple Valley. Boy Scouting is open to all boys who are age 11, or who have completed the fifth grade. Boys need not have been involved in Cub Scouting to join. For more information, contact Paul Chellsen, scoutmaster, at (612) 5974468, chellsen@charter. net, or visit www.troop293. org.

Community meals at Grace Grace Lutheran Church in Apple Valley will serve free community meals on Mondays, Jan. 7, 14 and 28. Dining hall doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served from 6 to 6:30 p.m. The meals are for senior citizens, single-parent families, families in transition and all others in the surrounding community seeking a healthy meal in a relaxed and fun environment. Although the meals are free, donations are accepted. Grace Lutheran Church

is located at the intersection of Pennock Avenue and County Road 42. For more information, call the church at (952) 432-7273.

Children’s concert in Burnsville Presbyterian Church of the Apostles in Burnsville will host “A Musical Meander with Jeff and Paige” from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27. The concert will feature original child-friendly nature songs led by the Colorado-based duo of Jeff and Paige. Paige Doughty is formerly of Apple Valley. The free concert will include audience participation. It is suitable for ages 2 to 92. The church is located at 701 E. 130th St., Burnsville, between Nicollet Avenue and County Road 11.

Educators honored as Exceptional Teachers TIES Exceptional Teachers were recognized at the TIES 2012 Education Technology Conference at the Minneapolis Hyatt Regency on Dec. 11. The teachers were chosen by their superinten-

dents for the award, which recognizes teachers who model the best practices in their classroom and engage students in learning. Honorees include: • Cara Slattery and Carla Staffa of the BurnsvilleEagan-Savage School District; • Ana Clements and Shanna Gibas of the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District; • Sheri Brown and Andrew Hilliard of Lakeville Area Public Schools; and • Aaron Evans and Taylor Thomas of Intermediate School District 917.

Kindergarten Plus inclement weather reminder ISD 196 Community Education reminds parents of the procedures for Kindergarten Plus during inclement weather: • Two-hour late start: Kindergarten Plus will be held. Buses will arrive to pick up students two hours later than normal and the school day will end at the normal time. No before school age care (SAC). • Schools closed: Kindergarten Plus is canceled. No before or after school age care (SAC).

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Pat Garofalo, others propose electoral reform Bill would give electoral votes to popular vote winner Legislators emphasized that the U.S. Constitution does not As 10 selected electors of the need to be changed to make the Minnesota Electoral College popular vote process possible. Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton were about to cast votes for president and vice president, a DFL and former Gov. Tim Pawlenty both said that in order to state senator and a Rehave this legislative voting publican state representachange made, it required tive explained their plans bipartisan support. In to lead a bipartisan effort 2010, administrative electo join the National Popution reform was achieved lar Vote agreement. by changing the state priThe 2013 legislative mary election date and by session will mark the third making campaign reform. consecutive time that a Garofolo Garofalo emphasized bipartisan movement has been attempted to reform the that this bill would declare the Electoral College by utilizing candidate with the most votes the winner, and every vote would popular vote. District 45 Sen. Ann Rest, have equal value. “It’s good for the state and DFL-New Hope, and District 58B Rep. Pat Garofalo, R- good for the nation,” Garofalo Farmington, appeared at a press said. He added that the bill has conference Monday to explain broad support of DFL and Retheir intent to use previous bill publican legislators. National Popular Vote backlanguage in making another Naers say the most important contional Popular Vote bill attempt. Rest is chief author in the sequence of the current state Senate. Garofalo and District winner-take-all system is that 46B Rep. Steve Simon, DFL-St. presidential candidates have no Louis Park, are co-authors on reason to pay attention to the concerns of voters in states where the House side. Pat Rosenstiel of the National they are comfortably ahead or Popular Vote movement intro- hopelessly behind. Rest and Garofalo pointed out duced the subject, saying the organization is a California non- that during the 2012 presidential profit advancing interest in the election, candidates for president popular vote. Currently, presi- and vice president held 253 postdential and vice presidential can- convention campaign events in didates must gain 270 electoral just 12 states. The other 38 states had no events. Advertising costvotes to clinch election. The National Popular Vote ing $939.4 million was concenbill would award Minnesota’s 10 trated in the same 12 states. State winner-take-all statutes electoral votes to the candidate for president who wins the most have permitted candidates to popular votes in all 50 states. win the presidency without winThe law would take effect when ning the most popular votes nastates representing 270 or more tionwide in four of 57 elections, electoral votes pass the National proponents said. A shift of about 214,733 votes in 2012 would have Popular Vote bill. The model bill has passed in elected Mitt Romney despite 31 legislative chambers and in President Obama’s nationwide eight states, amounting to 132 lead of more than 4.7 million electoral votes. “We are almost votes. The current system is broken, halfway there,” Rosenstiel said. It is possible that 2016 could Garofalo said. Fixing it would be an election using the National preserve the Electoral College, he Popular Vote model, Rosenstiel said. With the new legislation, evsaid. “The idea of using the popu- ery vote in every state will matlar vote is one whose time has ter, Rest and Garofalo said. Recome,” Rest said. “Every single counts would also be less likely vote is valued the same as every under the National Popular Vote, proponents said. other vote.”

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Lucy Buckner of Burnsville was one of 10 presidential electors assembled at the Capitol on Dec. 17 to cast Minnesota’s ballots in the Electoral College.

Minnesota’s Electoral College includes Dakota County woman Elector Buckner marched on Washington in ’63 by John Gessner SUN THISWEEK

Lucy Buckner has come full circle, as she likes to say — from the March on Washington in 1963 to the Minnesota Capitol rotunda in 2012. The Burnsville resident, who marched as a teenager nearly 40 years ago, was one of 10 presidential electors assembled at the Capitol on Dec. 17 to cast Minnesota’s ballots in the Electoral College. The electors, all DFLers who ran for their posts and were selected through their party’s convention system, each cast public ballots for Barack Obama as president and Joe Biden as vice president. It was a chance to make history and to do something different in politics after decades of Democratic activism, said Buckner, 67. She was an Obama delegate at both of his winning Democratic National Conventions. The thrill isn’t gone for Buckner as Obama approaches inauguration to a second term. “Oh, my goodness, I’m still

filled with that,” Buckner said hours after returning from the Electoral College ceremony. “And I’m still 110 percent supportive of President Obama.” Raised in Akron, Ohio, Buckner was just out of high school when she and a friend drove to D.C. for the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. “It was during the days of the Afro hairstyle, and I wore a wig,” Buckner recalled, laughing at the memory. “And that was not the place to wear a wig — not during those days and not at a civil rights event.” Buckner went on to work for the Ohio Bell Telephone Co. and later Xerox Corp., where she was the first African-American woman customer representative for the Akron-Cleveland territory and served on a board to recruit minority employees. Buckner also broke racial and gender ground, she said, when she founded a hardwood pallet company in Atlanta, Ga. She was a delegate to the 1980 Democratic National Convention. “I was campaigning for Walter Mondale and President Carter and Walter Mondale had been to my home in Ohio,” Buckner said.

“I took him through my neighborhood.” While living in Atlanta, she witnessed the 1986 Democratic congressional nomination battle between civil rights heroes Julian Bond and Rep. John Lewis. “Congressman Lewis got in,” Buckner said. “He and I were very close because we went to the same church. That kept me in the political arena when I moved to Georgia.” Buckner came to Minnesota in 2005 and to Burnsville in 2011. She serves as affirmative action officer for the 2nd Congressional District DFL Party organization. Her loyalty to Obama is unbowed. Even among the DFL electors, there was a little secondguessing of the president during a pre-vote meeting on Dec. 17, Buckner said. “Don’t just stand here and say what he hasn’t done,” she said. “He didn’t make those kinds of promises. He said he would do his best.” Charlie Thomas of Lakeville was an alternate elector.

John Gessner can be reached at john. gessner@ecm-inc.com.

Burnsville officials seeking proposals for PAC management by John Gessner SUN THISWEEK

Burnsville is seeking proposals for a new management contract for the city’s Performing Arts Center. The current contract is held by VenuWorks, an Iowa-based manager of theaters, arenas and convention Centers. VenuWorks has managed the PAC since it opened in January 2009. The company will seek the contract again, said PAC Executive Director Brian Luther, a VenuWorks employee. The company’s current two-year contract expires at the end of next year. The city issued a request for proposals from management companies last week.

The request stipulates a new contract period of up to five years, said Heather Johnston, Burnsville’s chief financial officer. City staff will have a recommendation for the City Council by July 2, leaving time for a transition if the council chooses a new management company, Johnston said. At least one council member is seeking increased marketing punch in coming years. Council Member Dan Kealey said at a Dec. 11 council work session that more needs to be spent on marketing the center and advertising events – and the extra money should come from the management company, not the taxpay-

ers. Proposals from suitors should give some idea of their approach to marketing. “We have a place in the RFP where we ask how they will allocate their resources,” Johnston said. The city itself allocated too little for marketing in the early days of the PAC, which opened during the recession, Kealey said. He praised Luther as the best of the facility’s three managers since 2009, and said steady improvement has been shown in the PAC’s annual operating loss. “I know Brian is doing everything he can with the tools he has,” Kealey said. “I want to give him better

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tools.” The PAC suffered steep losses in its first two years. Now it’s hitting pre-opening forecasts of annual operating losses of up to $350,000. It’s on track to post an operating loss of $325,300 this year, with a projected loss of $311,090 in 2013, according to VenuWorks. “It was never envisioned that this thing would ever break even,” though that remains a laudable goal, said Council Member Dan Gustafson, the council’s li-

aison to the PAC’s advisory committee. Marketing budgets have improved, and VenuWorks now has money – through an “angel fund” – to stage its own shows at the facility, which typically operates on rental fees paid by artists and promoters who book the main stage or smaller black-box theater. It also accommodates meetings and events. The PAC has “progressed and progressed” after its “slow start,” Gustafson said.

The council originally hired VenuWorks under a three-year contract and added two more years after a review, City Manager Craig Ebeling said. VenuWorks – which had done some pre-construction consulting on the PAC under its previous incarnation, Compass Facility Management – was initially hired through a request-for-proposal process, Ebeling said. The new RFP is online at the city’s website, www. burnsville.org.

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Opinion 360 addresses basic needs, supports school success by Anika Rychner SPECIAL TO SUN THISWEEK

During the holiday break, there are many Dakota County students who will enjoy themselves at home surrounded with comforts of food and family. But some children are not so fortunate. For a variety of reasons, a break from school can mean long hours home alone with little food in the house or supervision. That is why 360 Communities plays an important role in supporting families both inside school and inside the home. 360 Communities Partners For Success family support workers, located in 27 schools in seven school districts, team with educators to identify at-risk students and support them not only academically, but holistically. Farmington Area Public Schools Superintendent Jay Haugen says the program provides a much-needed resource in removing barriers to school success that exist beyond school walls. “Ninety percent of a child’s life up until graduation is actually lived outside of school, so that has a major impact on the success of kids,” Haugen said. “And if outside of school they don’t get a lot of help with their homework, if they don’t have a lot of good, deep conversations, if they don’t get enough sleep, if they don’t get enough to eat, if they don’t get medical care or dental care – all those things have a significant impact on the learning that happens inside of school. Our schools can take care of what happens in that 10 percent, but we don’t have a lot of impact on the 90 percent. And that’s why we really need someone that helps us with the 90 percent. And for us, that has been Partners

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Anika Rychner For Success.” Ensuring that a family’s basic needs are met is an important component of a child’s success in school. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 16.7 million children in the U.S. were at risk of hunger in 2011. According to research conducted by Share Our Strength, children who arrive at school hungry may display an inability to concentrate, have poor academic performance and experience headaches and stomach aches. This is a problem we can all help to address. If a family is supported and connected with the most basic needs and have a sense of connection to the larger community, the entire family can thrive. The strength of 360 Communities lies in those human interactions – those are the building blocks of community. Because 360 Communities has a network of five food shelves in Dakota County, two family resource centers and two domestic violence shelters, PFS Family Support Workers are well-positioned to address the barriers to success in school. A family support worker can act as a representative for all of 360 Communities’ programs and can quickly connect families to the basic resources they need. In addition, family support workers are extremely knowledgeable about other resources that

exist in the community and work closely with other agencies to connect individuals when needed. Most importantly, they can help forge relationships and build trust between families and school and with their community as a whole. While teachers and family support workers partner together with parents to set educational goals with their children, often family support workers uncover other basic needs, such as food. That’s why 360 Communities family support workers and food shelf volunteers work hand in hand to help families address basic needs. Lakeville Family Support Worker Nikki Johnson met Susan and her 7-year-old daughter when they moved into the school district in the fall. A teacher referred the family to Nikki because the little girl had shared that their electricity was going to be shut off. Susan came to Minnesota for a temporary nursing job she hoped would become permanent. Unfortunately, when that did not happen, she became unemployed. Recognizing the emotional and financial the stress she was under, Nikki worked to connect her with support. She placed a food order for her at the food shelf at Messiah Lutheran Church in Lakeville, one of the network of five 360 Communities food shelves in Dakota County. After her visit, Susan called Nikki to share what a meaningful experience she had at Messiah Lutheran. She had been nervous and uncomfortable walking into a food shelf for the first time. But food shelf volunteer, Pam Johnson, put her at ease. The food had already been packed and was ready for her. Pam talked with

Susan and listened to her story. Susan said she began to cry and that is when the volunteer offered her a hug – a simple act of kindness, but one that was so needed by a mother who felt so isolated and stressed. The guests at our food shelves are not the only ones who benefit from these connections. Pam says engaging people on a sincere and human level is an important part of why she likes to give back to the community by volunteering at the food shelf. “The thing about the people who come here is that somebody is everybody and everybody is somebody,” Johnson said. “It can be any of us at any time.” The need in our community for food and other basic resources has never been greater. 360 Communities recognizes and responds to those needs every day. But we take it a step further. We help ensure that children and families needs are met holistically. And for children, that means a healthy, safe and stable home life and a successful school experience. You can support our work in a variety of ways. To find out more about 360 Communities Partners For Success or about how you can build connections in your community through our food shelf locations in Apple Valley, Burnsville, Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount, please visit 360Communities.org. Anika Rychner is lead director of services for 360 Communities, a nonprofit that engages communities to prevent violence, ensure school success and promote long-term self-sufficiency. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Minnesota ranks 29th in high school graduation? by Joe Nathan SUN THISWEEK

Startling, stunning and shocking! Those are three words I heard constantly as Minnesotans have started to discuss a new federal report. It shows Minnesota is tied with several other states, ranking 29th in the U.S. for high school graduation. Our overall rate was 77 percent. Iowa ranked first with 88 percent. Wisconsin and Vermont tied for second. They graduated 87 percent on time. We’re used to thinking of ourselves as in the top four or five. Not true now, according to the latest figures published by the U.S. Department of Education. They showed the percentage of students, overall, and broken into various categories, for students who entered high school four years ago in the school year 2007-08 and should have graduated four years later, in the 2010-11 school year. One of the most surprising statistics involves white students. Minnesota is tied with Arkansas and Maine for 24th. Eightyfour percent of our white students gradu-

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Joe Nathan ated from high school in four years. Many others, including our neighbors, did better. South Dakota’s white student graduation rate was 89 percent. Iowa and North Dakota had 90 percent. Wisconsin’s four-year graduation rate for white students was 91 percent. Many states also are doing better in graduating students of color. Minnesota has one of the nation’s largest gaps between white and African American, white and Hispanic/Latino, and white and American Indian/Native American students. In Minnesota, only 42 percent of Native American students, 49 percent of African American and 51 percent of Hispan-

ic/Latino students graduated in four years. Wisconsin reported 75 percent of Native American students, 64 percent of African American, and 72 percent of Hispanic/Latino students graduate on time. Forty-five states have higher graduation rates of African American students than Minnesota. Seventy-two percent of Minnesota’s Asian-Pacific students graduated in four years. That also is a lower figure than in many other states, but the gap is not nearly as wide as for other racial groups. Enough numbers, right? To view the report, go online at http:// www2.ed.gov/documents/press-releases/ state-2010-11-graduation-rate-data.pdf. The U.S. Department of Education says the statistics are based on data provided by state departments of education and that the numbers are preliminary. Perhaps there will be adjustments. Nevertheless, we can’t be complacent. These statistics don’t tell us what to do. They do suggest an urgent need to examine what we are doing. That does not

mean we should be getting into a blame/ shame game. Whether a person advocates more money, high quality early childhood, extended school year, chartered public schools, character education, greater use of technology and personalized learning, more respect for educators, etc., I think this is not a time for finger pointing. It’s a time for careful pondering. What are the most important steps forward? Research and experience do not suggest any single solution. In coming weeks, I’ll discuss possible priorities for the 2013 Minnesota Legislature, for community groups, educators, unions, families, students and others who care about the state’s future. But for today, I’d urge readers to consider these statistics. Joe Nathan, formerly a Minnesota public school teacher and administrator, directs the Center for School Change. Reactions welcome, joe@centerforschoolchange.org. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

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U.S. Rep. John Kline, chair of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, said at one of his last public appearances To the editor: (Red Wing Library, FebruA guest column from ary 2011), he feels no great U.S. Rep. John Kline exmotivation to advocate for horts us to give donations funding the Special Educato a military association tion which Congress has that distributes toys. A more mandated for our schools. meaningful act of holiday As a result, property taxes, charity would be to support BETTY FEDDE which most hurt retirees livprograms endangered by Eagan ing on fixed incomes, have the fiscal cliff that help keep risen faster than inflation. low-income people out of Research experts tell us poverty. The deficit-reduc- Kline should do we need to invest more in tion initiative he supports education at both the state more for K-12 comes at exactly the wrong and federal levels. There season to keep low-income education must be a fairer way to pay Minnesotans employed and To the editor: for preparing our children able to survive. The recent ECM Edito- for the leadership they will Deficit hawks like Kline rial on education highlights would like us to cut food an important element in take on in future years. Part stamps and unemployment building our economy and of that funding could come benefits and restrict tax creating our future. It also from income taxes, a procredits that benefit low- has relevance to our prop- gressive method that lets Support for education income families. He hasn’t erty taxes, which have risen those who can afford it, pay said anything about reduc- precipitously over the last a larger share but we need from the House Commiting the generous tax deduc- decade. Second District to look at many avenues to tee on Education and the fund education. Workforce would be a weltions that benefit the top 2 come change and as the new legislature is sworn into office, they have the opportunity to adopt policies that move our state forward. Let A division of ECM Publishers, Inc. them know that education is Andrew Miller | APPLE VALLEY NEWS | 952-846-2038 | andrew.miller@ecm-inc.com important to you. Contact Tad Johnson | ROSEMOUNT NEWS | 952-846-2033 | tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com Kline and your local legislaAndy Rogers | SPORTS | 952-846-2027 | andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com tors. Mike Shaughnessy | SPORTS | 952-846-2030 | mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com percent of upper-income Americans, who pay a lower rate of tax than the rest of us. That might endanger the hefty campaign contributions these wealthy folks give their friends in Congress. True generosity in a season of giving should include those who most need it first.

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Invest in public education To the editor: A recent letter from a successful legislative candidate talks about a Stanford University study that found that income levels are a major factor in determining success for students. In America, land of the free and home of the brave, success is supposed to be available to all those who work hard for it. In Minnesota we produced a miracle of

cooperation some decades back, in which our state’s education infrastructure became the envy of the other states. The success of this system was independent of the wealth of the families of students. But people invested money into it. They were rewarded with the academic excellence of many students, and the work ethic of Minnesota citizens combined with this academic success to make the state See LETTERS, 5A

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Caponi Art Park has successful year in 2011 To the editor: As we approach the end of the year, the board of directors and staff of Caponi Art Park and Learning Center express our thanks to everyone who helped to make 2012 such a successful year. We could not have provided our arts and cultural programs to the community without you. This year Caponi Art Park celebrated its 20th anniversary as a nonprofit and opened its gates to 18,000 visitors who explored acres of woods dotted with sculptures. Hundreds of volunteers assisted with 29 cultural events presented to the community free of charge. Our staff and interns provided tours to 65 organized groups, teaching people of all ages about the beauty of nature and the power of art. Caponi Art Park also continued an outreach program that provides educational arts activities free of

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Prevent U.S. from going over fiscal cliff To the editor: Right now, we are not Democrats, Republicans or Independents. We are simply “Americans,” and as Americans we must stand up for what is best for our country at a critically important time. For far too long, a “fiscal cliff ” has loomed over the U.S. The issue is serious, and CEOs across the nation are working together to encourage Congress to demonstrate that principled compromise is alive and well in this country. Many employees of Frontier Communications live in Minnesota. I have

asked them, and I ask all who read this piece, to reach out to their congressional members and support bi-partisanship resolution of the economic issues that demand immediate attention. As we all know, our country is capable of great things; when the cause demands it, we can work together on any issue. The time is long overdue for Congress to do just that. I am proud to be part of a campaign led by CEOs across the country to encourage Congress and the administration to do the right thing. We are asking our elected officials to work together to prevent the significant negative economic, employment and social consequences of going over the fiscal cliff and the resulting across-the-board tax hikes and dramatic spending cuts scheduled to take occur on Jan. 1, 2013. A failure to act will be devastating to the U.S. economy and will harm future generations. Our country will be diminished, as well as our standing in the world. The United States, once a proud leader, will be perceived as unable and unwilling to put its own house in order. Unfortunately, Congress has achieved very little over the past few years. Partisan politics, rhetoric and pettiness have stalemated many issues. If this inaction continues, the U.S. economy, which is only starting to recover from a terrible economic crisis, will fall back into recession. It is imperative our elected officials join forces and come up with a balanced solution that will include revenue growth and spending reductions. Thank you and God bless America.

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mance and business strategy for Aetna’s national Eagan-based Blue Cross accounts division. Before he joined and Blue Shield has Aetna in 2010, named Michael J. Guyette held leadGuyette as its new ership positions at president and CEO. Blue Cross and Blue Guyette will take Shield of Florida over the duties of for eight years, inpresident and CEO cluding senior vice on Jan. 7, according president for the to a company news Michael Guyette company’s diversirelease. fied business unit. “I look forward to leading Blue Cross dur- He also served as chief sales ing a time of unprecedented officer and group vice presichange and opportunity in dent for its national busithe health care industry,” ness unit. “I’m glad to be back with Guyette said. Scott Lynch, who had a well respected Blue Cross been president and CEO on plan,” Guyette said. He said he admires the an interim basis, will remain senior vice president and company’s commitment to the local community. chief legal officer. Guyette said he is excited Lynch has been running the nonprofit health insurer to return to the Midwest. since the departure of for- He previously lived in Oklamer CEO Kenneth Burdick. homa. “Minnesota has so much Burdick was hired as CEO in January but stepped to offer,” said Guyette who down in July after the board has a wife and three chilof directors became aware dren. His children, whose of concerns related to age ranges from 11 to 17, whether there had been ad- look forward to playing equate disclosure of some winter sports in the Twin anticipated business activi- Cities, Guyette said. He previously held a ties. An internal investigation variety of senior sales and of the matter concluded marketing positions with that Burdick hadn’t com- Independence Blue Cross/ mitted any illegal actions, AmeriHealth Inc. in Philabut his lack of disclosure delphia and Houston. He broke company policy and also worked for Prudential management expectations. Healthcare and Continental Guyette said his pri- Insurance in various Texas mary goals as CEO of Blue and Oklahoma markets. In 2010, Guyette served Cross in Minnesota are to ensure the insurer is pre- as chairman of the Consorpared for upcoming health tium of Health Plans, a cocare reform, strengthen the alition of 21 Blue Cross and company’s three- to five- Blue Shield plans founded year plan and create stable in 1994 to promote the leadership by spending time Blues system as a carrier with employees and the of choice for national accounts. community. Guyette has a bachelor’s Prior to joining Blue Cross in Minnesota, Guy- degree in finance from the ette served as president of University of North Texas national accounts for Aetna in Denton and an MBA in Hartford, Conn., where from Villanova University he was responsible for over- in Villanova, Pa. seeing operational perforby Jessica Harper SUN THISWEEK

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Eagan remodeler B2 Build Design assisted in a remodeling project that appeared on the Rachel Ray Show in November. The project consisted of a free kitchen remodel for a New Brighton family. The family received new appliances, custom cabinets, counter tops, a kitchen table and other amenities. weeks of my life,” Schweich said. “We usually spend five weeks planning.” Once finished, the kitchen had new appliances, custom cabinets, counter tops, kitchen table and a new stairway leading to the room. “The most rewarding part was being there when the homeowner saw it,” Schweich said. “It was awesome seeing the excitement in her and her family.” Photo submitted

Jessica Harper is at jessica. Prior to the remodeling project assisted by B2 Build Design, harper@ecm-inc.com or face- the Canfields’ New Brighton kitchen was small, cramped, book.com/sunthisweek. had limited counter space and few cabinets.

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Jacobs promoted at Chu Vision Carrie Jacobs of Burnsville has been appointed executive vice president of operations at Chu Vision Institute in Bloomington. Jacobs has more than 10 years of experience at Chu Vision and earned the Certified Ophthalmic Executive designation in 2011. In her new position, Jacobs will manage a team of 25 employees and managers while also leading efforts in marketing, research and health record management.

Insider Training ‘Nutrition Scholars’ Rosemount-based Insider Training’s Workplace Wellness will present “Nutrition Scholars,” a fourweek education-centered nutrition program, beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8. Class participants will be educated on individual metabolism including current dietary and lifestyle habits. In addition, participants will use Nutritional Training Programs as learning tools in a weekly group class hosted at the Dakota County Regional Chamber office. The cost of the program is $110 per individual (10 percent discount for chamber members/organizations). For more information or to register, contact Chris Dixon at (612) 4321021 or email chrisd@insidertrainingfitness.com.

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ticipated, however, because of a major snowfall the day of the event, Jones said. Those unable to attend the benefit can still donate to Yeager’s medical fund by going online to Jones’s website, www.jasonscomedy. com, and clicking on the “Donate” button. “One-hundred percent of contributions will go directly to Tim via PayPal,” Jones said.

and singer-pianist Trey Grimm, a regular performer at the Double Ditty’s Piano Bar events at Bogart’s Place. Yeager’s friend Bob Hinkle of Eagan had asked Jones to help produce the show after attending a similar comedy-showcase benefit Jones had produced in Mankato. Yeager’s sisters and other friends also helped organize the show, selling tickets and rounding Andrew Miller can be reached up silent auction items. at andrew.miller@ecm-inc.com Turnout at Bogart’s or facebook.com/sunthisweek. proved to be less than an-

MVTA salutes outgoing board members The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority saluted three outgoing members of its board of directors: Will Branning, Wally Lyslo and Joe Zanmiller. Branning served as the representative from Dakota County since 1997 and previously served as the Apple Valley representative. Lyslo joined the MVTA board in 2000, serving as the “at-large” commissioner or alternate during that time. The “at-large” position was

established to create equity for the cities of Apple Valley, Burnsville and Eagan when funding for transit came from the property tax. In 2012, the board adopted an amended Joint Powers Agreement that added Dakota and Scott counties to the board as “parties” and eliminated the “at-large” position. Zanmiller was appointed to the board in 2011 as the “at-large” alternate selected by the city of Rose-

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MVTA award Minnesota Valley Transit Authority was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. The award was presented for the MVTA’s comprehensive annual financial report. An Award of Financial Reporting Achievement has also been awarded to MVTA finance officer Lois Spear for the role she played in preparing the award-winning report. The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and to motivate potential reading of the CAFR. SPOON, from 1A At another event on Oct. 27, police responded to a riot-like scene involving 20 to 30 people. “It was a rather unruly crowd, several arrests were made, force was used by officers,” Rechtzigel said. “I would also add we had to call on some of our neighboring agencies for mutual aid. … We had quite a few squad cars down there.” There have also been reports of gang activity. In May, the city’s police department learned from Minneapolis police that a known criminal gang had planned a hip-hop event at Spoon. Addressing the council, Rechtzigel asked that Spoon’s liquor license either not be renewed or that it only be renewed with “strict conditions imposed.” “What’s been most disturbing here is just the nature of the calls – this is just something we’ve never seen before,” he said. “We’ve had great concern.” Fire Chief Nealon Thompson told the council that Spoon has had a total of 27 fire code violations in the past two years. Among the repeat violations, Thompson said, are obstructed exits and improperly maintained exit signs, as well as allowing crowds that exceed the maximum occupancy of the building. Michael Padden, legal counsel for Spoon, said that the restaurant’s owners have agreed to no longer have a nightclub format, and will no longer host hip-hop events. He noted that the planned May 2012 hip-hop event involving a criminal gang was ultimately canceled by Spoon after police spoke with restaurant coowner Kav Theng. Padden also told the council that Spoon losing its liquor license would have dire consequences for the restaurant. “The reality is, if that liquor license is not sustained, they really can’t sustain the business,” he said. The council opted for a one-month liquor license that is, in the words of Council Member Tom Goodwin, “a very short leash.” The council voted 3-2 in favor of the one-month license, with council members John Bergman and Clint Hooppaw opposed. “None of us want to see anybody go out of business,” Goodwin said of supporting the measure, “but this is their last chance.” The council plans to discuss conditions of a longerterm liquor license for the restaurant in the coming month. Andrew Miller can be reached at andrew.miller@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Nicholas David Mrozinski received recognition from Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire and Council Member Cyndee Fields during his performance at the Mall of America in Bloomington.

Announcements Photo by Tony Nelson, Mall of America

Nicholas David Mrozinski greets the legions of fans who showed up that the Mall of America in Bloomington this month to see him perform.

Roots While the St. Joseph talent show helped spur Nicholas’s interest in music, another source is the accordion playing of his grandfather at St. Joseph spaghetti suppers, according to his family, which moved to Eagan when he was a child. Nicholas, a 32-year-old St. Paul resident, said his grandparents were a great source of musical inspiration. He said in a documentary on his website that it was their encouragement to “never stop playing the piano” when he was 9 years old that kept him going. His parents, Jennifer and David, gave Nicholas a lot of options as a child and he gravitated to the piano and then voice lessons. They said after his first lesson, it was apparent that there was something spe-

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LeAnn Mansour, music specialist at St. Joseph, who taught Nicholas for one year. “He was very tall and towered over the other students but was always mellow showing respect at all times to the teachers and staff.” His choir teacher at Eagan High School, Steve Albaugh, said Nicholas had his break-out moment performing Billy Joel’s “Piano Man” in Encore – Eagan’s annual review show. “I just remember his fellow students gathering as large groups off the side of the stage to watch him perform every show,” said Albaugh, Rosemount High School’s choir teacher. “He was a huge hit with the students, as well as the crowd. “I thought at that age – as a high school student – that he showed a great deal of musical promise. He was already very musical and open to creative suggestions.” His talent and his personality captured the show’s scouts at an audition earlier this year in Chicago. Nicholas drove his family to the Windy City for the open call for singers and his version of “Stand By Me,” made such an impression on one of the show’s coaches, Cee Lo Green, that he was selected for Team Cee Lo. Nicholas advanced to the final three among 64 contestants. Although he didn’t nab the show’s top prize – a recording contract – Nicholas has the keys to a new car and visibility that’s second to none. While he’s recorded five CDs and performed countless gigs around the Twin Cities, it is possible that a record company could sign Nicholas to a recording contract based on his loyal following, many of whom chimed in that he should have been the winner. “I am not surprised as to his success,” Albaugh said. “He was very humble throughout the entire process and I believe America responds well to those that place the power and love of music ahead of the love of themselves. … I certainly cannot take credit for where he is, but I am thrilled that he did so well on the show. A tribute to personal perseverance and a love of family and faith.” “I think that ‘The Voice’ is a compelling show because the contestants are treated with respect by the coaches and encouraged through positive feedback and, there is some strong bonding that takes place between the contestants that is wholesome to see,” Joseph said.

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cial. He describes The Feelin’ toward music as being able to pour himself into it and have it be genuine. He looks for inspiration in stories and melodies that are already there as it sometimes comes in multiple tunes or just words. His band mates say Nicholas is able to speak to people in different ways through his singing with so much soul and they don’t know what Nicholas would do if music what wasn’t part of his life. His early teachers say he probably would have turned to art. “Nick also had a real gift to draw,” Joseph said. Nicholas competed each year in the “Keep Christ in Christmas” poster contest at St. Joseph and at least one year received a top

award. “Because his artwork was very impressive, I asked him to design the cover for our annual Christmas program bulletins,” Mansour said. “His work was very tasteful and he did not disappoint.” The Mrozinskis had an extensive attachment to the school in the ’80s and ’90s as they attended the church that confirmed Nicholas. Nicholas’s father Dave served on the School Committee, and two of his younger siblings – Matt and Natalie – are St. Joseph graduates. More about Mrozinski is at www.thefeelin.com. Tad Johnson can be reached at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Water Treatment Facility Expansion City of Apple Valley, Minnesota SEH No. APPLE 118533 City Project No. 2012-108 Notice is hereby given that sealed Bids will be received by the City of Apple Valley until 10:00 AM CST, Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at the Apple Valley Municipal Center at 7100 West 147th Street Apple Valley, MN 55124 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for the furnishing of all labor and material and all else necessary for the construction of the Apple Valley Water Treatment Facility Expansion. Major components of the Work include: * 6.5 MGD concrete filter expansion * Two new concrete backwash holding tanks * 12,000 square foot garage/shop expansion * A vehicle wash bay expansion * Demolition * Process pumps * Chemical feed systems * Process piping, fittings, and valves * Process instrumentation and controls * Concrete and brick masonry * Tip-up precast walls (wash bay) * Precast ceiling * Steel trusses * Electrical * Standby Generator * Mechanical * HVAC * Painting * Water Main * Sanitary Sewer * Storm Sewer * Site Work * Landscaping * Bituminous Driveway Bids shall be on the form provided for that purpose and according to the Bidding Requirements prepared by Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., dated December 12, 2012. The Bidding Documents may be viewed at http://www.sehinc.com Digital copies of the Bidding Documents are available at http://www.sehinc.com for a fee of $40. These documents may be downloaded by selecting this project from the BIDDING DOCUMENTS link and by entering eBidDocTM Number 2369286 on the SEARCH PROJECTS page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952.233.1632 or info@questcdn.com. Paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from Docunet Corp. located at 2435 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441 (763.475.9600) for a fee of $300. Minimum General Contractor Qualifications: The Bidder shall have experience of successfully completing work on at least three (3) water treatment plant facilities. Of these, the Bidder must have experience of successfully completing work on at least two (2) of these projects in the last 7 years as a General Contractor involving gravity or pressure filters or a lime softening water treatment plant, where the capacity of the facility was equal to or greater than 5 million gallons per day, and where the work experience includes: earthwork, demolition, concrete, piping, process equipment, welding, coating applications, mechanical HVAC systems, electrical, instrumentation, and control work. Pre-Bid Conference: A pre-Bid conference will be held at 10:00 AM CST on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the Water Treatment Plant located on 6442 West 140th Street in Apple Valley, Minnesota. Representatives of Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss the Project. Bidders of concrete, process piping, mechanical, electrical and painting work are strongly encouraged to attend and participate in the conference. This Work shall be subject to minimum wages and labor standards in accordance with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, State Prevailing Wages for Highway and Heavy Construction. Bid security in the amount of 5 percent of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bids shall be directed to the City Clerk, securely sealed and endorsed upon the outside wrapper, "BID FOR APPLE VALLEY WATER TREATMENT FACILITY EXPANSION - CITY PROJECT NUMBER: 2012-108." Owner reserves the right to retain the deposits of the three lowest Bidders for a period not to exceed 60 days after the date and time set for the opening of Bids. No Bids may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the date and time set for the opening of Bids. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract in the best interests of the Owner. Pamela J. Gackstetter City Clerk City of Apple Valley, Minnesota 3243567 12/14-12/21/12

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Sharla Beth (Tauer) Norlander Sharla (Tauer) Norlander, 43 formerly of Burnsville passed away on December 5, 2012 at Fairview University Medical Center in Minneapolis following a brief illness. Forever loved, Sharla will be deeply missed by her husband, Bruce; children, Alexsandra and Joseph; mother, Sandra Tauer of Burnsville; brother, Darren (MaryJo) Tauer of Prior Lake; sister in law, LuAnn (Mike Stone) Tauer-Stone of Shakopee; parents in law, Dennis and Patricia Norlander of Duluth; brothers in law, Dave Norlander of Bloomington, Mark (Dawn) Norlander of Prior Lake, Steve Norlander of Duluth, Paul (Kristin) Norlander of Duluth; many nieces and nephews and friends. Sharla is preceded in death by her father, Michael Tauer and brother, Ron Tauer. Visitation was held on Friday December 7, 2012 from 4:00-8:00 p. m. at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee. The Celebration of Life Service was Saturday December 8, 2012 at Living Hope Lutheran Church in Shakopee. Sharla was laid to rest at Valley Cemetery in Shakopee next to her father, Michael and brother, Ron. Full notice appeared last week. Arrangements by Ballard Sunder Funeral and Cremation Services, Shakopee. www.BallardSunderFuneral.com

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Barb & Jay Wright 50th Wedding Anniversary The children of Barb and Jay Wright happily announce their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married in Chisago City, raised their children in Stacy and have resided in Eagan for the past twenty years. Their two children and three grandchildren live in the area. Their love and commitment is an inspiration and we congratulate them on their golden anniversary.

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Hager - Pearson Debbie and Mike Hager of Eagan, MN, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Heidi Anne Hager to Christian Steven Pearson, son of Sheryl and Steven Pearson of La Crosse, WI. Heidi graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Christian will graduate in the spring of 2013 and continue on to medical school. A July 2013 wedding is planned.

� Julie Ann Leidner Age 53, of Eagan, passed away on Dec. 17, 2012. Julie loved her career at the Cub Foods in Eagan as an assistant deli manager, and playing with kids at the nursery of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. Julie is preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Johnson and infant sister. Survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Donald; sons, Bradley and Brian. A Memorial Service will be held 11 AM Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at the Shepherd of The Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd., Apple Valley with a gathering of family and friends on Thursday, 12/20 from 4-8 PM at the White Funeral Home, 14560 Pennock Ave. Apple Valley (952 432 2001) and 1 HR prior to service at church. Memorials preferred to the Minneapolis Children’s Hospital. www.whitefuneralhomes.com

In Memory Dan H. Miller Who passed one year ago on December 21, 2011, in Scottsdale, Arizona, at age 89. He was preceded in death by wife Marlys Miller in 2005 and son Spencer in 1981. He earned the Bronze Star for his service in the Pacific during WWII. Dan and Marlys were extremely devoted to each other and to their friends. They are survived by daughter Ann Meyer.

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Sports Snowstorm comes at good time for Nordic skiers Acton, Hedblom among District 196’s top competitors by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK

There’s been one change that might make it more difficult for ISD 196 teams to dominate South Suburban Conference Nordic skiing: The cooperative was asked to form two boys and two girls teams. “When the coaches got together at the end of last season, the majority of them asked if we would do this,” ISD 196 coach Brian Abery said. “We understood. I’m recruiting from among 8,000 students” at Apple Valley, Eagan, Eastview and Rosemount high schools. In regular-season competition, Eagan will have its own boys team and Eastview will have its own girls squad. The remaining schools on both sides will ski un-

der the ISD 196 name, and they all will train together. The change does not affect postseason competition as the Minnesota State High School League already requires the four schools in the cooperative to split up for section meets. There are two other Nordic skiing cooperatives in the South Suburban Conference – Bloomington Jefferson/Kennedy and Chaska/ Chanhassen (the latter competes in the SSC because no other Missota Conference schools have Nordic programs). The schools chosen to go it alone were the ones “that had sufficient numbers to race seven to 10 legitimate varsity skiers,” Abery said. The change shouldn’t be a problem for the ISD 196 program and might actually be beneficial in the long run, the coach added. “The only inconvenience is for the people who do the timing for our meets,” Abery said. “As a coach, instead of 10 varsity ski-

ers, I can race 20. Hopefully, the opportunity to race at the varsity level will convince more kids to come out for the team.” So would having snow on which to race. The last few years, metro-area Nordic teams have been forced to scramble to find places to ski, usually congregating at places that have snow-making capability. “Last season we spent more time on snow in our races than we did in practice,” Abery said. So the Dec. 8-9 storm that deposited as much as a foot of snow on the metro area was a welcome sight for skiers. Some of that snow has since melted, but enough was left for the South Suburban Conference teams to have a 5-kilometer freestyle meet Dec. 12 at Valleywood Golf Course in Apple Valley. Eagan won the boys team competition, with Bloomington second and ISD 196 third. Burnsville was the first-place girls team, while Eastview took third and

ISD 196 finished fourth. In each race, two skiers separated themselves from the pack. Bloomington’s Zak Ketterson won the boys race in 12 minutes, 21.6 seconds, about five seconds faster than Eagan senior Nick Acton. Abery said Acton fell while trying to pass another skier, which perhaps cost him a chance to finish first. In the girls meet, Burnsville junior Vivian Hett finished first in 13:47.6, edging Sonja Hedblom of ISD 196 by about three seconds. Eagan took four of the top seven places in the boys meet. Following Acton were junior Josh Podpeskar (fourth), senior Ryan Larson (seventh) and junior Jacob Edmond (seventh). ISD 196 junior Rhett Carlson led his team with a third-place finish. “We have some kids who have come a long way since last year,” Abery said. “Rhett Carlson was finishing in the teens last year, and

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A lingering back injury put Tyus Jones on the bench after only a few minutes, but it gave other Apple Valley boys basketball players a chance to show a capacity crowd what they could do. The Eagles overcame a nine-point halftime deficit to defeat Hopkins 73-64 on Tuesday night in their home opener. Senior guard Dustin Fronk had a game-high 27 points, including five three-point baskets, for Apple Valley. Jones, the junior guard who has a 29.7-point scoring average, attempted to play but was shut down after five minutes. It is not known when he will return to the lineup. That put senior Harry Sonie at point guard and the senior responded with 15 points, seven assists and three rebounds. Junior forward Dennis Austin had 18 points and eight rebounds. Freshman center Brock Bertram and junior forward Robert Tobroxen grabbed nine rebounds each. Apple Valley and Hopkins were first and second in the state Class 4A preseason rankings. Apple Valley improved to 3-1 overall while Hopkins, which won three consecutive state championships from 200911, dropped to 4-2. The Eagles will play Bloomington Kennedy at home in their South Suburban Conference opener Friday at 7:15 p.m. Then they’ll be off until the Granite City Classic in St. Cloud on Dec. 28-29. Apple Valley will play

last week he was third.” ISD 196 skiers Hedblom and Roxanne Holt were second and third in the girls race. Eastview was led by ninth-grader Margie Freed, who skied at the state meet for Simley last season. Freed place fifth in the Dec. 12 freestyle race. Freed is part of an influx of young skiers on the Eastview girls team. “Eastview probably isn’t going to challenge Burnsville this year,” Abery said. “But after this year I think they’ll be a top team in the conference and section.” The SSC teams were scheduled to compete in a classic race Wednesday at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. At 3:30 p.m. Friday, the ISD 196 program is scheduled to host a duathlon – consisting of a 2.7K freestyle and classic legs – at Valleywood Golf Course.

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Teams are measured as much by what they overcome as what they achieve. In the Rosemount boys swimming team’s case, the thing to overcome was a rare home-pool conference loss. After losing to Eagan in their first South Suburban Conference dual meet, the Irish came roaring back with an 89-73 victory over Burnsville last Friday. “They were very upset” after the 94-92 loss to Eagan, Rosemount coach Tami Carlson said. “It was the first time we’d lost a conference meet in something like four years. They came to the coaches and asked if they could do harder workouts.” But Carlson doesn’t want her team to overreact to one dual meet. Noting that the Irish already hold 10 practices a week during the season, she chose not to ramp up their workload. “It’s definitely not a question of work ethic,” the coach said. “They’re very Photo by Rick Orndorf hard workers. But we lost Apple Valley’s Dustin Fronk tries to split two Hopkins defenders during the eight swimmers and one diver from last year, and Eagles’ 73-64 victory Tuesday night. Fronk scored a game-high 27 points.

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cludes Apple Valley, a fourtime champion of the event. The Eagles will face Arrowhead Union of Wisconsin in their first match Dec. 28. Wrestling fans hoping for a showdown between Apple Valley and St. MichaelAlbertville (which won last weekend’s Minnesota Christmas Tournament) won’t get it because STMA won’t be at the Clash. The field does include the top two teams in Minnesota Class AA, Simley and Kasson-Mantorville, the No. 1-ranked team in Illinois’ top two enrollment divisions, and national power Brandon, Fla. Apple Valley’s girls hockey team returns to the Farmington holiday tournament and will play Park of Cottage Grove in a first-round game at 5 p.m. Thursday at Schmitz-Maki Arena. The girls basketball team will play Rochester John Marshall in a first-round game at the Rotary US Bank Holiday Classic in Rochester at 2 p.m. Thursday.

The boys hockey team will return to the Schwan Cup tournament on Wednesday. Apple Valley plays South Suburban Conference rival Prior Lake in a Silver Division quarterfinal at 12:30 p.m. at the Schwan Super Rink in Blaine. The tournament will continue Thursday and Dec. 28 with all games played at the Schwan Super Rink except the championship game, which will be at Ridder Arena at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 28. Apple Valley returns to the Granite City Classic at St. Cloud Apollo High School on Dec. 28-29. The Eagles take on St. Cloud Tech at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 28 before facing defending state Class 4A champion Osseo at 8:15 p.m. Dec. 29. Eastview Eastview’s girls basketMany of the nation’s top high school wrestling pro- ball team, which went undegrams will return to Roch- feated in its first six games, ester for the Clash Duals on will play a holiday tournaDec. 28-29. That group in- See TOURNEYS, 13A

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Rough and tumble Eastview’s Mike Stillings (3) and Apple Valley’s Calvin Leong go into the boards during a South Suburban Conference boys hockey game Tuesday night at Apple Valley Sports Arena. Christian Smith scored a power-play goal with 1:47 remaining to give Apple Valley a 3-2 victory. Apple Valley is 2-4 overall and 1-2 in the conference, while Eastview is 4-3 overall and 2-2 in the league.

High school competition picks up again next week by Mike Shaughnessy

they were a big chunk of the team. Obviously, we’re still hoping to do well this year, though.” The graduation losses included four swimmers who won a state championship in the 200-yard medley relay, setting a Class AA meet record in the process. Returnees included senior Andrew Urness, who qualified for state in the 200 and 500 freestyle races, and senior Sheldon Hatlen, who finished seventh in the 100 freestyle. Hatlen had been specializing in sprint freestyle races but Carlson said he could branch into other events such as the 100 breaststroke. There’s a lineup vacancy in the breaststroke because of the graduation of Jacob Stern, who won the Class AA championship in the event last March. There are plenty of spots for other swimmers to step in and help. One who has done so is senior Kyle Bodine, who took second in the 50 and 100 freestyle races against Burnsville. Urness (200 freestyle),

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Eagle swimmers focusing on relay success AV strong at top of lineup by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK

Apple Valley sent one relay to the state boys swimming meet last season. The Eagles want to try to get three relays there this year, and coach Mike McManus said he likes how his athletes are thinking. “It’s one of their goals to get all three relays to state,” said McManus. “As a coach, that tells me something about their priorities. It’s natural to want to improve as an individual, but to (get three relays to the state meet) you have to improve individually as well as a group.” To McManus, that says

the Eagles are team-oriented. Now, how about that goal of sending three relays to state? Is it realistic? “We don’t have enough depth to beat the top teams in our conference,” the coach said. “We’re probably one swimmer away. But between now and the section meet, we’ll be looking for someone who could help us get those three relays to state.” The Eagles have plenty of strength at the top of their lineup. Seniors Seth Berry, Andrew France and Jackson Scholberg, along with junior Derek Olson, went to the 2012 state Class AA meet in the 200-yard freestyle relay and finished 12th. France reached the championship heat in the 50 freestyle and placed sev-

enth. “Jackson and Derek were a huge surprise last year,” McManus said. “They were 24 seconds (in the 50 freestyle) last year and all of a sudden they were at 22.” Olson made that jump as a sophomore last season and McManus is looking for similar progress from some of the Eagles’ young swimmers this year. About 60 percent of Apple Valley’s roster consists of sophomores or younger. One swimmer who might be ready to make that move is Aaron Olson, a sophomore who won two events (100 butterfly and 100 backstroke) as the Eagles defeated Eastview 98-85 in a South Suburban Conference meet last week. Aaron

Olson has been with the Eagles since seventh grade and is on track to be the first six-year varsity swimmer McManus has coached. McManus moved France off the 50 freestyle in the Eastview meet and Derek Olson won that event. France switched to the 200 individual medley and 100 breaststroke, winning both events. France’s strongest events last year were sprint freestyle races, but McManus said he’s open to using him elsewhere. “He’s asked me, ‘Are we locked into the 50 (freestyle)?’ ” McManus said. “I told him we’re not locked into anything. Right now sprints are probably the See EAGLES, 13A

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Last week Eagan lost to Lakeville North, meaning the Irish still could earn at least a share of the South Suburban title if they win the rest of their conference meets. “That’s going to be tough,” Carlson said. “Lakeville South looks like a strong team, too. But we’ll try.” Rosemount plays host to

Bloomington Jefferson in a South Suburban meet at 6 p.m. Friday at Rosemount Middle School. The Irish have one meet scheduled over the holiday break – at Edina on Dec. 28.

son at 7:30 p.m. Friday in its final game before the holiday break. The Lightning returns to action Jan. 5 at home against Lakeville South. Eastview’s wrestlers head to La Crosse, Wis., for the Bi-State Classic starting at 10 a.m. Dec. 29.

North, isn’t in the field this year. The boys basketball team goes to a tournament at the University of St. Thomas beginning Thursday. The Irish will play Providence Academy in a quarterfinal game at 4:45 p.m. In girls basketball, the Irish head to Grand Rapids for a two-day tournament beginning Thursday. They play the host school at 6 p.m. Thursday followed by Duluth Denfeld at noon Friday. The wrestling team goes to the Rumble on the Red in Fargo, N.D., on Dec. 2829, and the gymnastics team will have a non-conference meet against Farmington at home at 6 p.m. Dec. 28.

Sam Kendall (50 freestyle), Ian Gardiner (100 butterfly), Hatlen (100 freestyle) and Noah Peterson (500 freestyle) took first places in individual events against Burnsville. Rosemount had an 89-35 lead in that meet before swimming exhibition in the final three events. TOURNEYS, from 12A

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Rosemount’s Garrett Goetz goes through three Benilde-St. Margaret’s defenders on his way to the basket during a non-conference boys basketball game Tuesday night. Goetz scored 22 points for the Irish, which lost 47-45 and are 1-4 overall.

NOTEBOOK, from 12A defending state Class 4A champion Osseo on Dec. 29 at the St. Cloud tournament.

EV girls unbeaten Eastview’s girls basketball team improved to 7-0 after routing Burnsville 70-31 in a South Suburban Conference game Tuesday night. The Lightning, ranked second behind Hopkins in Class 4A, is the only team in the SSC that is undefeat-

ed overall. Eastview is one of three teams that are 2-0 in SSC games; Bloomington Kennedy and Apple Valley are the others. Sophomore guard Madison Guebert scored 25 points to lead Eastview. Mikaela Wilson, Tyra Johnson and Kari Opatz had 12 points each for the Lightning, which held the Blaze to nine second-half points. Georgi Donchetz (nine points) and Katrina Mogren (eight) led Burnsville, which is 0-5 overall and 0-2 in league play.

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Eastview’s record includes victories over defending Class 2A state champion Providence Academy and defending Class 3A champion DeLaSalle. It also has defeated Park of Cottage Grove, last season’s Section 3-4A runner-up. The Lightning’s tough early schedule continues at 7:15 p.m. Friday when it plays at sixthranked Lakeville North.

ment at St. Olaf College in Northfield starting at 3 p.m. Thursday, when the Lightning faces Mayer Lutheran. The team plays Owatonna at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 29 and closes the tourney with a game against Holy Family Catholic at 4:50 p.m. Dec. 29. The boys basketball team won’t play in a holiday tournament but does have a couple of non-conference games lined up, including one at 7 p.m. Dec. 29 against Austin, the secondranked team in Class 3A. Eastview will be one of three South Suburban Conference teams playing at the Farmington girls hockey tournament Dec. 27-29. The boys hockey team will play at Bloomington JefferEAGLES, from 12A

easiest events (to earn a state medal) but we’re open to other things.” Carson Scholberg, a sophomore, is the only diver on the roster but has already posted some lifetimebest scores, the coach said. Mike Shaughnessy is at mike. McManus said he was shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com or impressed with his swimfacebook.com/sunthisweek. mers’ conditioning at the start of the season. Swim-

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The boys hockey team takes a trip north to the Duluth Denfeld tournament beginning Thursday. Two other teams from the metro area, St. Louis Park and Buffalo, also will play in the tourney. Rosemount’s girls hockey team joins South Suburban Conference rivals Apple Valley and Eastview at the Farmington tournament that runs Dec. 27-29. Mike Shaughnessy is at mike. The tournament’s defend- shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com or ing champion, Lakeville facebook.com/sunthisweek. mers who did not compete with clubs during the high school off-season came back and were putting up lifetime-best times, he said. Those who did train and compete with clubs were close to the times they were swimming at the end of the last high school season. The Eagles will hold their annual invitational meet Dec. 29 at Valley Middle School. Eight teams, includ-

ing Lakeville North and Lakeville South, will compete in the event that begins at 10 a.m. for diving and 3 p.m. for swimming. The True Team scoring format will be used, which means teams can have multiple entries in each event and use their entire rosters. Mike Shaughnessy is at mike. shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Comm./Res. Insured, Senior Discount

Lic. #BC626700

2510

Quick Response – Insured

Roof Snow/Ice Removal 30 Yrs Exp – Insured

952-883-0671 Mbr: BBB Tree Removal Silver Fox Services Al's Seasonal Services

Tree Trimming & Removal Call 763-498-9249

Insured

Window Cleaning

2660

General Contractors

Toro 5200 Blower 20” runs god. $50 Cash 952435-2019

Misc. Wanted

3270

Buying Old Trains & Toys

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

952-933-0200

Polaris Snowmobile & ATV's. Non-working only. Will pick-up, will pay cash! Call 612-987-1044

Snowblowers & Equipment

3320

YardMan Snowblower 5.5 hp, elec. start, like new! $350/BO. 952-884-4280

Storm Damage Restoration Roofing ■ siding ■ windows Established 1984

(763) 550-0043 (952) 476-7601 (651) 221-2600

2620

Tree Service

2620

Bonded • Insured

gardnerconcrete@integra.net Free Estimates

Window Cleaning 651-646-4000 Good Things To Eat

3210

Tree Service

612-824-2769 952-929-3224 Family Owned & Operated

Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586

Cemetery Lots

3090

NEED A ROOF?

3500 Vicksburg Lane Suite 400-351 P l y m o u t h , M N 5 5 4 4 7 Lic # 6793 READERS’ CHOICE

No Subcontractors Used.

Merchandise

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

Credit Cards Accepted

Concrete & Waterproofing, Inc. • Buckling Walls • Foundation Repair • Wet Basement Repair The Origina • Wall Resurfacing • Garage/Basement Floors

BBB Free Est. MC/Visa

3000

Roof Raking

Interior/Exterior Painting by the Pros Bonded & Insured Free Est. • Senior Discounts

2510

New Construction

2570

A Fresh Look, Inc.

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

Roofing/Tear-offs

Lic #BC156835 • Insured

SAVE MONEY - Competent master plumber needs work. Lic#M3869 Jason 952-891-2490

651-815-4147

Senior Discounts

Good Things To Eat

3210

PREMIUM GULF SHRIMP 13/15 count • $10/lb. Delivery Service Available Call for pick up location

612-384-5485 Great Service Affordable Prices

Building or Remodeling?

www.plazahomesinc.com 612-812-0773

2490

Powerwashing

www.prideoflouisiana.com 2490

Powerwashing

2490

Powerwashing

BOB’s

Lic. BC609967

Commercial and residential pressure washing Decks strip & seal, roof washing, house washing, concrete cleaning and staining. Full exterior washing.

Roofing • Siding • Windows www.capstonebros.com

•FREE ESTIMATES •INSURED

Specializing in residential & commercial repairs & maintenance. Fully insured. Lic#20639540

• Sophisticated Home Additions • Elegant Kitchens 35 Years Exp. • Lower Level Expansions Financing Avail. • Porches • Baths • Etc. Excellent Refs. Design & Build Services Lic BC171024 Insured Unmatched Quality Guarantee

952-882-8888

A Family Operated Business

Fully Insured Free Estimates

Jack of All Trades Handyman

Locally owned & operated

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

*10% off 1 Cleaning* BEST CLEANING WE CLEAN YOU GLEAM

Quality Int./Ext. Work A+ BBB rating 612-501-6449

Rubbish Removal/Clean-Up Containers for Rent 5-18cu/yds Since 1979 952-894-7470

Painting

2420

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

QUALITY SERVICE Since 1949

Licensed

Housecleaning

Carpentry, Remodeling, Repair & Painting Services. I love to do it all! 612-220-1565

Flooring & Tile

The Original

651-457-7776

Status Contracting, Inc.

Drywall Finishing 25+ yrs exp. Call Gene 952-452-1726

2230

Repair /Replace /Reasonable Lifetime Warranty on All Spring Changes www.expertdoor.com

2310

Kitchens & Baths, Lower Level Remodels. Decks.

3-D Drywall Services 36 yrs-Hang • Tape • Spray • Painting 651-324-4725

2180

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS

0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!

Drywall

2170

2100 Building & Remodeling

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

2110

Garage Door

2260

DAGGETT ELECTRIC

Accountants & Tax Svcs

St. Christopher Decorating

2050

Carpet & Vinyl

2090

It could be yours. Call for details. 952-392-6862

(952) 431- 9970 MN Lic. BC096834

Find a quality builder in Class 2050 www.sunthisweek.com

Our job is to make you look good!

763-225-6200

www.sparklewashcmn.com

SUN THISWEEK - Apple Valley - Rosemount December 21, 2012

3700

Leisure

3720

Boats, New & Used

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

Agriculture/ Animals/Pets

3900

Burnsville: Rambush Estates

2200 sq ft Manuf. Home One level living. Living rm + Family rm w/fplc., whirlpool tub in master bath. $1655/mo.

952-890-8440

9000

Employment

Pets

3970

Jack Russell/ Beagle Pups. Purebread. 2 mos old, $100. 218-879-8171 or 218-879-5183

4000

8100

Manufactured Homes

Family Care Child Care

4100

Farmington, Immediate openings (all ages), Licensed, 14 yrs. Experience. Call 651-463-2815 LV: 2 FT opngs. Loving mom/ teacher. Fun & nurturing. 763-807-8538

5000

Rentals

5500

Rental Information

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women; and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

9020

Business Opps & Info

Advertising Disclaimer Because we are unable to check all ads that are placed in our media, we encourage you to be safe and be careful before giving out any important information such as credit card numbers or social security numbers, when responding to any ad.

9050

Health Care

RN/LPN's

Regency Home HealthCare is seeking part time and full time; day, eve and night RN/LPN's to provide services to ventilator dependent clients in group settings throughout the metro. Seeking help in the Hastings, Burnsville, and Cottage Grove area. Must have great attention to detail, strong problem solving skills, excellent communication and clinical skills. Current MN nursing license and CPR required. If interested please submit online application at www.regencyhhc.com or fax resume attn: Julie @ 651-488-4656. EOE

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Driver/Warehouse:

Immediate full-time opportunity available with distributor of stainless steel pipe, tube & fittings. Duties include stocking shelves, picking orders, & loading trucks. Local deliveries. Class B license required. Forklift exp. helpful. Apply to: Robert-James Sales, 9601-B Newton Ave South, Bloomington MN 55431.

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

9100

Recruitment and Retention Coordinator FT Home Instead Senior Care

Purchasing Assistant

FT assistant needed in Purchasing Dept. Must have exp with MS Office, ex comm & organizational skills and pleasant phone demeanor. Requires ability to work ind, multi-task and be a self-starter. Position also backs up the receptionist. Please email resume to: Skittams@ jbomeara.com No phone calls please.

Receiving/Warehouse FT position available with great wages & benefits. Clean work environment & convenient Bloomington location. Must be able to lift 75lbs. Fax or email resume to 952-881-6480 hloyd3@gmail.com

Is looking for an individual that can help lead our efforts in recruiting and retaining the BEST CAREGivers in our industry! Qualifications include strong presentation, telephone and follow up skills. Ability to multi-task is a must! Experience hiring and retaining parttime employees preferred. Send resume, references, and salary requirements to:

vitaly.salo@ homeinstead.com

or fax to 952.882.9301

9200

Come join our family

EXPRESS LUBE ADVISOR

Dodge of Burnsville 35W & Cliff Road This space could be yours

Help Wanted/ Part Time

Appointment Setters Local remodeling co. Start immediately. Make up to $15/hr. Call Eric 952-887-1613

Automotive

Dodge of Burnsville’s highly rated Service Department is looking for a Full-time Advisor for a current opening on our service team. Apply in person.

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Billion dollar manufacturing company looking for motivated individuals to establish new accounts. Need home office/good communication skills. Great income, bonuses & car allowance. 507-332-7551 JANITORIAL $15/hr. Saturday & Sunday evenings: 2 hrs/day. Lakeville. 763-360-9901

952-846-2000 9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Accounting/Payroll/ Benefits Administration Minnesota Ag Group, Inc. has an immediate opening for an Accounting/Human Resources position. Person will perform accounting duties such as bank reconciliations, journal entries & payables. Position responsible for submitting bi-weekly payroll & for benefit administration including 401K, health & dental insurance & flex spending. Recruiting, compliance and safety may also be assigned. Experience in Accounting, HR and/or payroll preferred. Please send resume by Friday, December 28th to Roger Kuznia MN Ag Group Inc. 32907 Northfield Blvd. Northfield, MN 55057

Exp'd LEAD COOK

5800

Roommates Wanted

LV: LL of newer TH, ¾ BA, walk out, $550 include utils, high spd int & cable. No Pets. 612-790-5043

6400

Apartments & Condos For Rent

Farmington Studio Apt. Heat pd. Gar. avl. No pets. 612-670-4777

7000

Very competitive wages/hr DOE. 16604 Cedar Ave S. 55068

Finish Carpenters

Schwieters Companies is hiring entry level to experienced finish carpenters. Please call 612-328-3140 to schedule an interview. Top Benefits & Pay: tools/medical/dental/401k www.finishcarpenters.com

Now Hiring!

Real Estate

Warehouse/Packaging/ Assembly All shifts. Entry level to Apartments skilled positions avail& Condos For Sale able. Email resume to: Fgtn: 1 Rm Effic'y Apt. jobs@awardstaffing.com or call (952)924-9000 $500/mo. Utls. Included. for more info. 952-469-2604

Maintenance Asst/Painter Ebenezer Ridges Campus is seeking a FT Maintenance Asst/Painter. Schedule is 32 hrs/per wk M-F, with on call every third week & rotating holidays. Candidates should have previous painting & maint experience & work well with seniors. Boiler License desired but not required. Contact Bruce at 952-898-8436 or apply in person.

8100

Apple Valley/Lakeville border: 3 BR, many updates pets OK. $29,900 financing avl. 612-581-3833

Pets

3970

Turn your unneeded items in to

$$$$$$$$ Sell your items in Sun•Thisweek Classifieds

952-846-2000

3970

Pets

GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE! George knows how to survive! He is a 4-5 year old, fully housebroken mix that really enjoys cuddles. He needs a fenced-in yard because he has some husky stubbornness! George is best with an experienced owner and is learning to really appreciate having a human tell him what to do. He is neutered and current with shots. Adoption fee: $175. Call Angela at 651-451-7603 or see him at our adoption day on Saturday from 11-3 at the Apple Valley Petco.

Last Hope, Inc. (651) 463-8747 5100

Senior Rentals

N ATTENTIO ! S R SENIO

5100

Senior Rentals

Spruce Place Senior

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Dakota County CDA seeks an accounting professional to serve as lead accountant, reporting to the Finance Director. Responsibilities include: Perform complex accounting duties in support of agency financial operations, including the preparation, maintenance and control of funds, allocation of income and expense, analysis of programs and accounts, and the development of reports and financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Assist in the preparation and monitoring of budgets. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration w/ Accounting emphasis; knowledge of GAAP, audit standards and practices, governmental fund accounting and reporting standards. 3 years of increasingly responsible professional governmental accounting experience and CPA/CMA certification desired. Starting salary $52,900 - $58,000/year DOQ. To be considered you must complete an application and supplemental questionnaire available on-line at www.dakotacda.org or directly at 1228 Town Centre Drive, Eagan, MN 55123. This position will remain open until filled. EOE

Driver

Repack Selector • Mon. – Fri.

• 6 am start

•$11.10/hr

Full Case Grocery Selector • Mon. – Fri.

• 7 am start

•$13.10/hr

To apply E-mail: mnhr@mclaneco.com or Fax: (507) 664-3042

Apartments

651-463-2511 2 BRs available

Production Floater

Pilgrim Cleaners is looking for someone to work various locations in the Metro area, working in our production plants & occasionally drive a truck. Exp in dry cleaning plants preferred. Duties may include assembling orders, pressing, cleaning, driving a stepvan, etc. Generally a day shift position, M-F, w/ some Sat possible, & hrs vary week to week depending on need. Expect 20-40 hrs/avg. Apply at pilgrimdrycleaners.com PT CNA/Exp PCA Wanted: Hrs will vary. Burnsville. 952-807-5102

Substitute Teachers

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District Visit www.isd191.org for more details

PHARMACY TECH Family Fresh Pharmacy is looking for a person to join our team. Experience required & certification preferred. PT flex schedule. Need to be avl. days, evenings & wkends. Wage based on experience. Must be 18 to apply. Apply in person at: Family Fresh Pharmacy 115 Elm Street Farmington, MN 55024 OK to contact Sue:

651-460-6160 Or online at www.nashﬁnch.com

9250

Help Wanted/ Full & Part Time

9500

Work from Home, PT or FT, for 27 yr. old Inc. 500 company that has earned the Better Business Bureau Hall of Fame. Flexible hours. NOT MLM. Call Sharon at 612-670-2943

9810

9999

Automotive Junkers & Repairable Wanted

$$$ $200 - $10,000 $$$ Junkers & Repairables More if Saleable. MN Licensed

www.crosstownauto.net

$225+ for most Vehicles Free Towing 651-769-0857

Make Extra Holiday $$$! Seasonal Positions. Entry Level. Printing Industry. Starting at $9/ hour. Call (952)924-9000 to apply! Reference Job 500.

9820

Prescription Landscape is seeking operators for plow trucks and loaders. Duties include competent operation of snowplow equipment, snowblowers, and other equipment associated with snow and ice management. Requirements include: physical labor up to and including bending, kneeling, squatting, lifting up to 50 lbs, snow shoveling, and manage flexible work schedule. We have two locations to work from - St Paul or Crystal as well as seasonal and year-round work available. Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record, pass driver's license and background check, pass drug/ alcohol pre-employment drug test and medical certification physical. Compensation may vary $20-$25 per hour pending experience. To submit an application please visit our web site www.rxlandscape.com

Sell It, Buy It, Search For It In Sun•Thisweek Classifieds

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9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

Events Assistant PT Arbors at Ridges is Ebenezer’s Assisted Living community located on the Ebenezer Ridges Campus in Burnsville. We are seeking a PT Events Assistant to lead seniors in quality leisure/social activity programs. Candidates must have exp. with seniors of varying cognitive abilities; able to set-up & conduct activities; musical background preferred. Days/Hrs - Tues & Thurs 5:30 – 7:45 pm & every other Fri 5:30 – 7:45 pm, Sat & Sun 12:30 – 4:30 pm. Please fax cover letter and resume to 952-435-6686 Attn: Chantel, or apply in person at:

9999

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Snow Plow Operators

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Week of December 16, 2012 Central South North Metro

HELP WANTED - DRIVERS

HELP WANTED - SALES

MISCELLANEOUS

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December 21, 2012 SUN THISWEEK - Apple Valley - Rosemount

theater and arts calendar

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To submit items for the Arts Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ ecm-inc.com. Comedy Hawaiian Kermit Apio, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, at Laugh Lines Comedy at GrandStay Hotel, 7083 153rd St. W., Apple Valley. Tickets are $20 for the early show, $25 for the late show. Both feature laughs, food and drinks. Late show features free champagne toast at midnight, party favors, music and dancing. Tickets available at www.hahatickets.com or by calling (651) 528-8454. Louie Andersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Baby Boomer,â&#x20AC;? 7:30 and 10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, at Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Tickets range from $29.95 to $101.95 for VIP tickets and a pre-show meet and greet. Purchase tickets at the box office or by phone at (952) 895-4680.

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Eleven-year-old Calonna Carlisle of Lakeville, left, is making her debut on the Minneapolis Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stage this winter as a Whoville resident in â&#x20AC;&#x153;How the Grinch Stole Christmas,â&#x20AC;? which runs through Dec. 30. Carlisle is a sixth-grader at Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Etoile Du Nord French Immersion School in St. Paul and takes music lessons at MacPhail Center for Music in Apple Valley. She is pictured with fellow â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grinchâ&#x20AC;? cast members Natalie Tran and Noah Deets.

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Christmasâ&#x20AC;? will be presented Friday-Sunday, Dec. 14-30, by The Playâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Thing Productions at Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Tickets are $13 and can be purchased online at www. lakevilleareaartscenter.com or by calling (952) 985-4640.

Workshops/classes/other Teen Poetry Jam/Rap Battle from 4 to 5 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Apple Valley Teen Center, 14255 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, (952) 953-2385. Ages 12-18. Free admission. Free snack and writing workshop with Guante. Teen artist gatherings at the Eagan Art House from 3:30 to 5:30 Thursdays, Jan. 3, Feb. 7 and March 7, and from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 5, Feb. 2 and March 2. Cost: $3. Information: (651) 675-5521. Adult painting open studio from 9 a.m. to noon the first and third Fridays of the month at the Dance Eagan Art House, 3981 Lexington Heartbeat Performing Arts Ave. S. Fee is $5 per session. InCenterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 15th anniversary formation: (651) 675-5521. show, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, Music Together in the Valat Eastview High School. Tickets ley offers classes for parents and are available at Heartbeat Per- their infant, toddler and preschool forming Arts Center for $20 for children in Rosemount, Farmingadults and $18 for children under ton, Lakeville and Apple Valley. 12. Tickets will be $25 at the door. Information: www.musictogetherInformation: (952) 432-7833. classes.com or (651) 439-4219. The Eagan Art House offers Exhibits classes for ages 4 through adult. An acrylic painting exhibit For a complete listing go to www. by Sue Kemnitz is on display eaganarthouse.org or call (651) through Jan. 30 at Lakeville Area 675-5521. Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Dan Petrov Art Studio in Information: (952) 985-4640. Burnsville offers oil painting â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our Burnsvilleâ&#x20AC;? exhibit by classes for beginners, intermethe Burnsville Historical Society diate and advanced skill level chapter of the Dakota County painters, www.danpetrovart.com, Historical Society will be on dis- (763) 843-2734. play Jan. 3-31 in the gallery at Teens Express Yourself Burnsville Performing Arts Cen- with Paint, 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays ter, 12600 Nicollet Ave. at Brushworks School of Art in Burnsville, www.BrushworksSTheater choolofArt.com, (651) 214-4732. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Irving Berlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s White Drama/theater classes for

ages 4 and up at River Ridge Arts Building, Burnsville, (952) 7363644. Show Biz Kids Theater Class for children with special needs (ASD/DCD programs), In the Company of Kids 13710 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Broadway Kids Dance and Theater Program for all ages and abilities, In the Company of Kids, 13710 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville (Colonial Shopping Center), (952) 736-3644. Join other 55-plus adults at the Eagan Art House to create beaded jewelry. The Jewelry Club meets on the third Friday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Information: (651) 675-5500. Savage Art Studios, 4735 W. 123rd St., Suite 200, Savage, offers classes/workshops for all ages. Information: www. savageartstudios.com or (952) 895-0375. Soy candle making classes held weekly in Eagan near 55 and Yankee Doodle. Call Jamie at (651) 315-4849 for dates and times. $10 per person. Presented by Making Scents in Minnesota. Country line dance classes held for intermediates Mondays 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St., Farmington, $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. Country line dance classes on Wednesdays at the Lakeville Senior Center, 20732 Holt Ave. Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; Intermediate, 10 a.m.-noon. $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn.gov, (952) 985-4640. Rosemount History Book Club meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Robert Trail Library. Information: John Loch, (952) 2558545 or jjloch@charter.net.

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Max Mayleben and Morgan Baumbach, both of Farmington, are among the cast of 30 youth actors in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Irving Berlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s White Christmas,â&#x20AC;? which runs weekends through Dec. 30 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. The holiday musical presented by Lakeville-based childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theater group The Playâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Thing Productions is inspired by the iconic 1954 film â&#x20AC;&#x153;White Christmasâ&#x20AC;? starring Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney, and features classic songs such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blue Skies,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;How Deep is the Oceanâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Love a Piano.â&#x20AC;? Tickets are $13 and are available at the door or in advance at www. LakevilleAreaArtsCenter. com.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 26, 3 to 8 p.m., Carmike 15 Cinemas, 15630 Cedar Ave., Apple Valley. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 26, noon to 5 p.m., CulThursday, Dec. 27 verâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 15225 Galaxie Ave., Apple Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concert â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Mu- Monday, Jan. 7 Valley. sical Meander with Jeff and â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 26, 2 to 7 p.m., Good Open house for prospecPaige,â&#x20AC;? 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., tive Boy Scouts, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Shepherd Lutheran Church, 151 Presbyterian Church of the Apos- at Community of Christ Church, E. County Road 42, Burnsville. tles, 701 E. 130th St., Burnsville. 5990 134th St. W., Apple Valley. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 26, noon to 6 p.m., For ages 2 to 92. Free. Informa- Hosted by Troop 293 of Apple Brunswick Zone XL, 11129 162nd tion: (952) 890-7877. Valley. Information: Scoutmaster St. W., Lakeville. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Paul Chellsen, (612) 597-4468, Saturday, Dec. 29 chellsen@charter.net, or www. Minnesota Zoo, School of EnviWinter Birds, all ages, 10 troop293.org. ronmental Studies, 12155 Johnny a.m. to noon, Ritter Farm Park, Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley. 19300 Ritter Trail, Lakeville. Free, Blood drives â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 27, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., but registration required at www. The American Red Cross will St. James Lutheran Church, 3650 lakeville-rapconnect.com. Infor- hold the following blood drives. Williams Drive, Burnsville. mation: (952) 985-4600. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 29, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767) or visit redcrossblood. Sprint Lakeville, 17713 Kenwood Saturday, Jan. 5 org to make an appointment or for Trail, Lakeville. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Toy Story 3â&#x20AC;? movie, 10 a.m. more information. â&#x20AC;˘ Jan. 3, 2 to 7 p.m., St. John to noon, recital hall, Farmington â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Baptist Catholic Church, 4625 High School, 20655 Flagstaff Walmart, 7835 150th St. W., Ap- W. 125th St., Savage. Ave. Free. Concessions sold dur- ple Valley. ing 20-minute intermission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by Farmington Area Community Education.

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The story of Heartbeat Studios begins with Deborah Lysholm selling everything she owned. After escaping an abusive marriage, Lysholm sold her home and all of her possessions in 1996 to buy the property in Apple Valley that would become

Heartbeat. “I literally sold everything – I didn’t even own a fork,” said Lysholm, a dancer since age 4 who had been teaching dance classes through School District 196 Community Education prior to opening her own studio. She and daughter Kristin Freya opened their dance studio in 1998. There were some lean years initially as Lysholm brought her dream to reality. “I secretly lived in the studio for three years,” she

said. “I slept on the lobby sofa. Cardboard boxes in the closet became my dresser.” What began as a small dance studio, Lysholm said, has blossomed into a full performing arts center, and now offers acting, piano and voice lessons in addition to its array of dance classes. The studio serves about 500 students each year. Heartbeat is celebrating its 15th anniversary this month with a Jan. 5 performance at Eastview High School.

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In addition to Heartbeat’s students, the show at Eastview features four professional tap dancers Lysholm has worked with over the years. They are: Guillem Alonso from Spain, Yukiko Misumi from Japan, Jason Samuels Smith of New York City and Dianne Walker of Boston. Part of the success of Heartbeat, Lysholm said, has been the relationship building with other dance studios around the globe. Heartbeat has “sister studios” in Barcelona, Milan

and Geneva. And over the years Lysholm has taken groups of her students to perform at venues in Japan, Spain and England. Highlights of her 15 years at Heartbeat, she said, include studying under tap legend Gregory Hines, and staging a dance adaptation of “Star Wars” with the blessing of George Lucas. The best part, though, has been watching her students develop. “The main reason I’m in business is to provide a place to build self-esteem

and self-confidence,” she said. “Many of my students now are the kids of former students. I call myself a ‘studio grandma.’ ” The 15th anniversary performance at Eastview is at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5. Tickets are on sale at the dance studio and also will be available at the door. More about Heartbeat is at www.heartbeat-studios.com. Andrew Miller can be reached at andrew.miller@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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