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Celestain, 45, of Apple Valley, arrested in police sting by John Gessner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

A former Burnsville resident who murdered her 3-yearold daughter in 1998 and then tried to kill herself is one of three women charged last week after a prostitution sting in Burnsville. Tysann Yvette Celestain, 45, of Apple Valley, was charged with two counts of prostitution after being arrested March 23 at a Burnsville motel. Also arrested March 23 at the Days Inn were Tayana Marsha Hudson, 22, of Plymouth, and Cymbre Nicole Ford, 23, of St. Paul. Both were charged with two counts of prostitution. Celestain, who lived in Burnsville at the time, pleaded guilty in July 1998 to seconddegree murder in the Jan. 16 death of her daughter, Jaylyn. She was sentenced to 18 years in prison.

Celestain gave her daughter a sleeping pill and suffocated her. Celestain then swallowed sleeping pills and rat poison and put a plastic Celestain bag over her head, but the suicide attempt wasn’t working and her boyfriend was due home soon, according to an account in the 1998 femicide report published by the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women. She then cut her wrist with a knife, crawled out a window of her townhome and walked through the snow to a nearby garage, where police found her huddled and bleeding. She said she had intended to kill herself but didn’t want to leave Jaylyn motherless. Her boyfriend found the girl when he arrived home. Celestain was arrested March 23 in an afternoon sting

by the Burnsville police Street Crimes Unit. An officer called in response to ads on backpage.com and Eros.com, according to complaints filed in Dakota County District Court. In each of the three cases, the women agreed to meet the officer for an hour of “outcall” service in the officer’s room at the Burnsville Days Inn. In each case, the officer went into the bathroom after he and the women agreed on a price for sex, according to complaints, and it was then that an arrest team entered the room. Ford has a previous arrest and active warrant for prostitution in Dakota County, the complaint against her said. John Gessner is at burnsville. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

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Rosemount High School held a military swearing-in ceremony May 11 in the school’s Student Center. The program included local dignitaries, inspirational speeches, a dedication to two soldiers who recently died in wars and were Rosemount alumni, and an official swearing-in of students who have made commitments to the military. The high school also inducted 14 members into their “Seniors Serving our Country” hall of fame. For more photos, go online to www.ThisweekLive.com.

Carlson turns into Titan

Here come the penguins

Company officials say employees, locations will remain

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Knock, walk & roll Cancer society fundraiser asks people to seek donations, stroll and have fun by Tad Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Last year, nearly three Minnesotans were diagnosed with cancer every hour – about 68 every day. As the number of people being affected by cancer climbs each year, new research and treatment methods are advancing so a cancer diagnosis isn’t a death sentence. Funding for that new research is fueled by the American Cancer Society’s most successful fundraiser – Relay for Life. With the relay coming June 24 and 25 to Rosemount High School’s Irish Stadium, event organizers are seeking participants, donations and volunteers. Participating is as easy as knocking on neighbors’ doors to collect donations, General 952-894-1111 Distribution 952-846-2070 Display Advertising 952-846-2011 Classified Advertising 952-846-2000

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walking around the track and rolling out the barrel of fun the night of the event. “We are all there for one purpose, and that is to end cancer,” said Dawn Michelsen, who is chairing the event along with Joan and Jenna O’Rourke. “We combine this mission with a lot of fun.” Twenty-six teams and 131 people have signed up to participate as of Monday. More are encouraged to do so to help the effort of reaching a fundraising goal of $35,000, which is on par with past years. “Not only would forming a team help raise money for the American Cancer Society to continue its life-saving research, but it’s also a really fun night,” said Maggie Beekman, ACS community relations, Midwest Division. “Imagine camping with a group of friends in a big field, with great food options, live music, entertainment and the rest of your community is there joining you in doing something really great.” The committee is working hard to line up entertainment, games, competitions, food and even an appearance by some Min-

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After the sale of Carls son Tractor & Equipment tto Titan Machinery Inc. cclosed on Monday, officcials with both companies say customers won’t notice much of a difference. While the name of Carlson’s two locations in Rosemount and Rogers will change over to Titan, the West Fargo, N.D.-based company is retaining all of the Carlson employees and is expected to add some, according to Rich Carlson, longtime owner of the local company with Ron Carlson. “We will still be working here,” Rich Carlson said on Tuesday. “We are all staying with the company. We are here to help keep doing what we’ve always been doing. Hopefully, we will be doing it better

than before. (Titan is) in it for the long haul. We will take it as far as we can.” He said Titan is looking to add employees in the parts and service departments, which Carlson said has been a primary focus for both companies over the years. “That makes it pretty secure for the employees here,” Carlson said of Titan’s past record of acquiring locally owned dealerships to expand its network, which includes 83 dealerships in North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska and Wyoming. See Titan, 12A

IN BRIEF For more information about the Rosemount Relay for Life from 6 p.m. June 24 to 5:30 a.m. June 25 at Rosemount High School’s Irish Stadium, go online to www.relayforlife.org/ rosemountmn or e-mail rflrosemount@yahoo.com. nesota Vikings cheerleaders. Event organizers also plan to maintain the tradition of serving pizza and ice cream at midnight. “It is truly one of the biggest community events in Rosemount that helps give back to our friends, family members and loved ones,” Michelsen said. Last year, more than 40 cancer survivors walked the traditional first lap to open the event. Michelsen said they hope to have 50 survivors this year. “I think that cancer survivors are the most remarkable and brave people I know,” Beekman said. “I hope that the reason why we get great participation from them is because they feel appreciated and that they know they are the backbone of why we do this fundraising event. It’s the survivors who give us hope and make us want to fight every day for a cure.”

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The Rosemount Relay for Life will return again to Rosemount High School’s Irish Stadium on June 24 and 25.

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In one of the new partnerships the local relay has formed, The Pond indoor hockey arena has issued a Hockey Team Challenge. Local hockey teams are encouraged to form relay teams for a chance to win a Skate with the Pros at the Pond; team entrance to the Hockey Rocks pro game, concert and activities with a private meet-and-greet with the players; or an autographed hockey prize. To find out how to register a team, go to the website address listed in the In Brief box.

For people who are unable to participate in the relay but would like to help, volunteers are needed for set up in the hours prior to the start and “especially” for cleanup at 5 a.m. May 24, according to Michelsen. People and businesses can give back by donating a silent auction item or breakfast items. Examples of silent auction items are gift cards, prize baskets, electronics and weekend hotel stays. Relay organizers are planning a breakfast menu of coffee, juice and rolls for par-

ticipants when the event is complete. People interested in volunteering for the event should plan to attend the next committee meeting at 6:30 p.m. June 7 at Fireside Grill in the Rosemount Market Square Mall on County Road 42. A Team Captain and Bank Night Meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. right after that meeting. Another team meeting for T-shirt distribution, bank night and silent auction dropoff will be June 23. Tad Johnson is at editor. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.


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Rosemount Council to etch fate of home tattoo parlors Connecting investors, entrepreneurs Planning Commission forwards recommendation to not further regulate businesses IN BRIEF

The Rosemount Planning Commission went against a city staff recommendation that suggested the city should prohibit body art home businesses. If the City Council were to agree with the commission, state law would continue to regulate body art businesses under a 2010 law that allows body art businesses – tattoos and piercings – to be operated in a home. State law allows cities to enact more restrictive ordinances. The cities of Eagan and Lakeville prohibit such businesses, and the cities of Apple Valley and Burnsville are reviewing their ordinances. At issue was whether businesses offering tattoos and piercings in a home are so fraught with hazards or negative impacts to neighborhoods that they should only operate in a retail com-

Do you have an opinion on this issue? Go online to comment on this story at www. T h i sw e e k L i v e. c o m / Rosemount. mercial building. Most of the commission members didn’t see a problem with body art businesses being at home. “If they are following the rules, I don’t have a problem with it,� said Commission Member Vanessa Demuth during the April 26 meeting when the recommendation was discussed. Commission Member Kyle Irving agreed, saying there are more hazards involved with in-home child care than an adult (18 is the age required for a person getting a tattoo) choosing to pay for body art. “I don’t see a need to

regulate this at all,� he said. Commission Member Wade Miller said there is enough regulation in the current law to prevent a nuisance. Commission Chair Valerie Ege expressed interest in banning body art businesses from homes. She said she learned that whether the business is in a home or retail setting, it needs to follow requirements such as over 800 hours of training, earn and post a license for operation, and be subject to annual audits and spot checks. With body art businesses in homes, the city would only find out if there are violations after it is too late, Rosemount Senior Planner Eric Zweber said. The Rosemount City Council will take up the issue at a future meeting.

Paige Henke of Rosemount High School places third at DECA competition in Orlando, Fla. by Jessica Harper THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Finding investors is often the hardest part of starting a business, especially in rural areas. But one local teen found a way to easily connect entrepreneurs and investors online – an idea that earned her a national award. Rosemount High School senior Paige Henke took third place earlier this month at the national DECA competition in Orlando, Fla. DECA is an international association for students interested in finance, marketing, hospitality and management. “I’m really excited,� Henke said. “It was my goal Tad Johnson is at editor. to make it in the top three, and it’s nice to finally see it thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

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happen.� Approximately 200 students from across the globe competed in the event from April 28May 4. Henke’s 10-page Paige plan for her mock Henke online business, called Ideal Investments, would enable entrepreneurs and venture capitalists to network and advertise online. Entrepreneurs would pay to advertise and to be included in a list on the website. Venture capitalists would pay a membership fee to get updates on potential investments. Henke estimated that her venture would need about $30,000 in start-up costs. Henke was judged on her plan, business model, and a 10-minute presentation. “Students are judged on how practical their plan is and whether investors would realistically get their money back,� said Ryan Harrison, marketing teacher and DECA advisor at Rosemount High school.

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Apple Valley City seeking $1.4 million in Met Council grants by Andrew Miller THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The city of Apple Valley is seeking nearly $1.4 million in grants from the Metropolitan Council for projects that include trail connections, a fiber-optic conduit for businesses and acquisition of land for senior housing. The city has until July 15 to submit its final applications to the Met Council for the Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) grant program, which has $9 million available. Grants for which the

city is seeking LCDA support include: • $174,800 for sidewalk and trails connecting the Central Village district to the Apple Valley Transit Station; • $600,000 for land acquisition in the Cobblestone Lake neighborhood for future senior housing, and $300,000 to complete a restroom/kiosk building, performance stage and trail connections in Cobblestone Park; • $120,000 for installation of a fiber-optic conduit along the business corridor between Pilot

Knob Road and Flagstaff Avenue; and • $171,300 for improvements to the Time Square Shopping Center, including creation of “gathering spotsâ€? and sidewalk connections to the Cedar Avenue corridor. The City Council OK’d the grant requests, which were prepared by city staff, at its May 12 meeting in order to meet the Met Council’s preliminary application deadline of May 20. Cities receiving LCDA grants for 2012 will be notified in December, accord-

ing to Bruce Nordquist, Apple Valley’s community development director. LCDA grants Apple Valley received in 2010 include: • $60,000 to retain a consultant to assist with zoning and design along the Cedar Avenue corridor, and • $50,000 to hire a consultant for a market analysis for the recently closed Hanson Concrete Plant site. Andrew Miller is at andrew. miller@ecm-inc.com.

Police probe black bear sightings Apple Valley police responded to three reports of black bear sightings the evening of Wednesday, May 11. A juvenile black bear was reported in the residential area between Galaxie Avenue and Pilot Knob Road, south of 140th Street and north of 145th Street. Officers who responded to the area were unable to locate the bear, but did locate bear tracks, leading them to believe the sightings were credible. Other than the three initial reports, Apple Valley police had received no additional reports of bear sightings as of May 18 when this edition went to press.

These were not the first black bear sightings in Dakota County this month. During the week of May 1, the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office responded to two calls involving the sighting of a black bear in Eureka and Empire townships. Police advise residents who observe a bear to call 911, informing the dispatcher of the bear’s location and direction of travel. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, if you see a bear you should not approach it. Instead, back away slowly, go inside and wait for the bear to leave. —Andrew Miller

districts and communities are welcome. Bring a towel, sunscreen, lock for a locker, snacks, beverages (no glass containers) and money for concessions. The pre-registration admission cost is $7 per person through 10 p.m. on June 6. Pre-registration takes place

at the Apple Valley Community Center, 14603 Hayes Road, or by phone at (952) 953-2300. Admission is $10 the day of the event. The party is sponsored by the Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, contact Bill Bird at (952) 953-2316.

Apple Valley Briefs Ash trees being removed along Cedar Avenue Trees lining the boulevards from 160th Street to 147th Street in Apple Valley will be removed beginning May 18 as part of the construction along Cedar Avenue in preparation for bus rapid transit. Trees on the southbound boulevard will be removed first, followed by the northbound boulevard. Approximately 90 percent of the trees being removed are ash trees, considered at risk for emerald ash borer infestation. When construction is complete along Cedar Avenue, trees will be replaced with a variety of tree species (excluding ash trees) to prevent future disease outbreaks. For almost every tree removed two will be planted, along with 1,300 shrubs and 1,960 perennial plants. Dakota County worked closely with Apple Valley

and Lakeville officials to develop the replacement landscaping plans. Landscaping is one of the last steps in the construction process as Cedar Avenue is prepared for bus rapid transit in 2012. For more information about the Cedar Avenue construction project, visit www.dakotacounty.us and search Cedar Avenue.

Bike Friendly Apple Valley ride is set

German class offered for seniors The Hayes Community and Senior Center in Apple Valley will offer an introduction to German class from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 7 through July 15. The instructor is a Germany native who has been a German instructor for many years. Bring a notebook and pen; all other necessary materials are included in the course fee. Cost is $15 for senior center members and $18 for nonmembers. For questions or to sign up, call (952) 953-2345 or stop in at 14601 Hayes Road from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

work from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at the Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center, 14421 Johnny Cake Ridge Road. The party will include a rock climbing tower, swimming, water slides, lazy river and a DJ. Students from all school

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The Bike Friendly Apple Valley community bike ride will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 12. The 12-mile ride will start and end at Kelley Park, Founders Lane and 153rd Street West, Apple Valley. Refreshments will be provided. The registration deadline is June 8. Cost is $3 per person or $5 per family. Helmets are required for all riders. Students who have Contact Valley Bike & Ski just completed grades five to register at (952) 432-1666 through nine are invited to or www.valleybikeandski. celebrate their year of hard com.

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Opinion Guest Columnist Civic leaders tackle challenges of changing schools by Greg Konat

fers us opportunity to create world-class classrooms that prepare kids to work in a global economy. Diversity is a gift we need to leverage.�

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It’s the time of year when school kids are thinking about one thing: summer break. But while the students are getting ready for a vacation, we at 360 Communities – with the help of some amazing local leaders – are working harder than ever to improve the quality of education and student readiness in our county. We’ve watched the trends over the years, and there have been more and more students entering kindergarten who are not really ready to learn. Another significant trend is that the demographics of our Dakota County students are changing. “On the one hand, the changing face of our schools brings new challenges, as we try to figure out how to meet individual needs of children coming from all over the world with various backgrounds, prior learning and unique expectations,� said Randy Clegg, superintendent of School District 191. “On the other hand, it of-

Different needs, different approaches In 2009, 360 Communities convened a group of community leaders who selected three key areas of our community to improve. Education is one of those key areas. We’re not developing a lot of new programs or raising a bunch of money – we’re involving community members who are passionate about education and have expertise in these areas. We’re aiming to use resources that already exist. For example, Vicki Roy, Kittie Alexander and their team of volunteers are working to adapt a program from Mankato called Ready for Kindergarten. With this program, parents consult a professional three times a year to get training and materials to use

with their children, to get them ready for school. Another 360 Communities initiative to support students and families is our Family Support Worker program. “We identify kids who are not doing well in school, or those who are at risk of not doing well, and develop a relationship with the families to help them support their child,� said Ben Kanninen, senior director of school success at 360 Communities and former superintendent of District 191. “There are some parents who don’t know how to prepare a child for school, or are in a situation where they can’t. A family support worker will sit down and develop a family learning plan, which outlines the issues around performance in school and sets some goals with the family to address those issues – homework help, reading to children, or other things. It’s all about developing a trusting relationship that connects family to school.�

in reaching out to the Somali community and opening a dialogue about educational success. Earlier this spring, the group planned a dialogue between Somali families and school staff, including Superintendent Clegg. The school district provided childcare during the meeting and transportation for those who needed it, while several Somali parents telephoned every Somali family with a child in the high school – twice. More than 125 families showed up. “To say it was a success would be an understatement,â€? said Tom Taylor, a community member who was crucial in this effort. â€œIt was amazing.â€? Before that meeting, some of those parents didn’t even know they could talk to the superintendent. Our effort is all about developing relationships.

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You can see that 360 Communities is working very hard to help our students develop to their full potential. But we need everyOpening a dialogue one’s help, whether or not you We have also had great success have kids in school. After all, as

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Community should have zero tolerance for bullying

Thoughts on newspaper’s ‘space’ dilemma

by Joe Nathan THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Educators like Timothy Conboy, Dan Bodette and Jeffrey McGonigal are urging families to talk with youngsters about bullying. Judging from a statewide survey involving thousands of Minnesota sixth-, ninth- and 12th-graders, this is an issue for a lot of young people. Here’s what educators are suggesting, and here’s what the survey found. Last year, more than 70 percent of Minnesota’s sixth-, ninth- and 12th-graders responded (voluntarily) to a survey from the Minnesota Department of Education. More than half of Minnesota’s sixthgraders, more than one-third of ninthgraders, and more than one-quarter of 12th-graders reported they had been bullied or excluded from activities by other youngsters, within the last 30 days. Conboy, assistant principal at Rosemount High School, says bullying is abusive verbal, physical, emotional, coercive, or exclusionary treatment of an individual or group by another group or individual with greater physical or social power over a period of time. He said bullying begins in third grade, peaks in middle school, and diminishes throughout high school. “Victims of bullying often do not report bullying for fear that interventions will only make matters worse,� he said. “Victims often erroneously assume that school authorities are aware of the bullying and simply choose to do nothing. In fact, school officials erroneously assume that they have an awareness of the types of things that are happening in their buildings but this is far from the reality of what really takes place.� Conboy says school is not the only place bullying occurs. It is happening in churches, schools, workplace, neighborhoods, and via social media and electronic communication. “All matters of name calling and harass-

ment are certainly not considered bullying,� he said. True bullying is illegal and is a violation of school policies, according to Conboy. “Victims, or parents on behalf of the victims, should always report bullying to law enforcement or school authorities,� he said. “School consequences for bullying may range from an administrative conference to an expulsion depending on the circumstances.� Bodette, director of the School of Environmental Studies in Apple Valley wrote: “It comes down to the old saying ‘treat others the way you would want to be treated.’ Parents have to say to their children that bullying in any format is not acceptable. We have zero tolerance for bullying in our school.� McGonigal, principal at Coon Rapids High School, urged conversations with teenagers, and recommended a well-done “You-Tube� video on the Internet. “Let youngsters know you have the right to check on cyber communications and will ask questions,� he said. “Without establishing a parental role, teens will close out their parents in this world that has so many potential dangers.� Last week we shared a video and brochure school-wide produced by Josten’s called “Pause Before You Post.� In addition the school e-mailed home a link (jostens.com/students/students_cp_pause_before_you_post.html) for parents so they could follow-up with the topic at home. Lasting less than two minutes, this video would be great for youngsters to watch with a parent. The problem is real. Parents can help solve it. Joe Nathan, a former public school teacher and administrator, directs the Center for School Change at Macalester College. He welcomes reactions, jnathan@macalester. edu. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

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To the editor: I have a suggestion that would kill two birds using one stone regarding your “spaceâ€? dilemma. Quit writing your own opinions. 1. Your opinion piece last week used one-third page of space that could’ve been dedicated to news stories in which your customers might actually be interested. 2. You alienate your readers, some of whom own small businesses and would advertise them in your paper, when you call logical people like Dave Thompson wacko. You yourself are causing this damage to your own paper. Crawl out from behind your posh desk and actually take the pulse of those of us working three or four jobs/family and trying to raise our kids within the cold confines of ‌ reality. I guarantee your readership would go up. Really. I guarantee it. MARK BELLILE Lakeville

Clegg points out, “The children in school today will be the ones to care for our medical, social and mechanical needs in the future. “This is a call to action for our whole community,â€? he said, “not just the schools, churches, youth groups, but all of us working together. This is a way to regain a sense of community identity, as people working together, shoulder to shoulder, for a common good.â€? To learn how you can help 360 Communities’ effort to keep our education system strong, visit 360Communities.org or email Greg Konat at gkonat@360Communities.org. Greg Konat is executive vice president at 360 Communities. He is recognized as a community builder and neighborhood organizer over his 30-plus years in public administration. Prior experience includes community development director and city manager in Burnsville, and physical development division director for Dakota County. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

classes cut, clustering of special education services across the district, Vale closed and a district School Board mission statement that states one of its goals is “to represent the interests of all children.� Now, head over to the district office and it’s another world. Fresh paint, new furniture (mahogany, no less), new carpeting, new large, flat-screen TVs on the walls for the district administration and hiring on the rise. No cutting back here. Who’s paying for all this remodeling and hiring? You are. Our kids are. Our community is paying the price. All of this was approved by the School Board in District 191 and the message, contrary to the one on the district website, seems to be: “To represent the interests of the children after the staffing is increased at the district administration and they redecorate their offices.� Let the School Board members in District 191 know our community has priorities and the priorities are the kids. End of discussion. Contact them today at www.isd191.org.

years old), he asked me for ID. I thanked him for asking. He looked at my driver’s license and said, “I see you’re from Minnesota.� I responded in the affirmative. He went on to say his mother was moving to Minnesota. I told him that she would enjoy the beautiful green trees, green grass, all the lakes, and Minnesota’s nice people. He said that he didn’t like the reason she was moving there. I told him that I was sorry to hear that (thinking maybe she was coming for medical attention, etc.). I asked him if he was free to share. He hesitated a moment and then said, “She is getting married and the two of them decided to move to Minnesota and live off welfare.� I stood there speechless. The woman next to me waiting to check out tapped me on the shoulder and said, “I’m from Wisconsin. We have the same thing going on in our state.� Why can’t they stay in their home state and work with their state officials to receive their welfare and Medicare checks? This is not fair to the taxpayers of Minnesota. The Arizona state capitol building and 20 other government buildings have been sold because of the state’s $3.5 billion deficit. Please do not let this happen in our state.

Not everyone feeling the ‘pain’ in District 191

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To the editor: Teacher layoffs, support staff cuts, program cuts, considering closing an elementary and a junior high school, Community Ed

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Leadership change at Community Ed District 196 Director Jim Brandl to retire at end of school year

Long-time department employee Khia Bruse-Brown to become director

by Jessica Harper

Education program that served 32 children. The program grew over After only three years as the years: In 2007, the director of ComBrandl’s budget was munity Education $7.2 million, and in the Rosemountthe program served Apple Valley-Eagan about 1,300 chilSchool District, Jim dren. Brandl will retire. In 2008, Brandl reBrandl, 62, said tired after serving 28 he plans to retire years as director. in June to focus on Jim Brandl That same year, he other goals such as became District 196’s intertraveling with his family. “It has been a pleasure im and then full-time Comseeing how well orchestrat- munity Education director, ed this district is,� he said. replacing Ram Singh. The district had grown “It has become one of the substantially since Brandl best districts in the state.� Brandl started his career left 30 years earlier, but he three decades ago as a sub- was up for the challenge of stitute teacher in District overseeing a department in 196, spending much of his such a large, growing disclassroom time at Rose- trict. Brandl said his favorite mount Middle School. He switched to the district’s part of the job has been inCommunity Education de- teracting with a vast array partment in 1975, serving as of people. “Every day is different,� coordinator for five years. In that position, Brandl he said. Implementing change is worked closely with the adult basic education pro- often the most challenging part of the job as people gram. “I admire the obstacles settle into their routines, these students have over- Brandl said. Once retired, Brandl, a come to get their GEDs,� he Shakopee resident, said he said. He left the position in plans to catch up on some 1980 to become director of reading and take a road Community Education for trip out west with his wife Lynda, who retired last year Wayzata Public Schools. When he signed on, Way- from the Hopkins School zata Public Schools had District. They plan to spend nine adult enrichment programming but no Community months touring Utah, GlaEducation department to cier National Park in Monspeak of – it was his task to tana, and visiting their son, Paul, in Seattle, Wash. start one. That first year in Wayzata, he handled a budget of E-mail Jessica Harper at: $100,000 for a Community jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

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Deb and Bruce Berkebile of Rosemount, MN, and Deb and Dave Tackmann of Eau Claire, WI, announce the engagement of their children, Aubrey Berkebile and John Tackmann. Aubrey has a bachelor’s degree from Winona State University and is pursuing her master’s degree in elementary education from UW-River Falls, WI. She is a special education paraprofessional in the Oakdale, MN, school district. John has a bachelor’s degree from Winona State University and is pursuing a master’s degree from St. Mary’s University, Winona. He is a high school science teacher and a coach at St. Croix Central High School, Hammond. A June 11 wedding at Bethel Highlands Lutheran Church, Hudson, WI. is planned.

Danielle Marie Evenson daughter of Marc and Cyndi Evenson of Burnsville and David Erick Erickson son of Roger and Lisa Erickson of Moorhead, MN announce their engagement. Danielle is a 2003 graduate of Burnsville High School and a 2007 graduate of the University of Minnesota. She is employed by Flint Communications in Fargo, ND and is currently working on a masters degree in Business. David is a 2003 graduate of Moorhead High School and a 2007 graduate of the University of St. Thomas with a degree in Business Entrepreneurship. He is self employed in Fargo/Moorhead. A July 30th wedding is planned at the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas in St. Paul. They will make their home in Moorhead, MN.

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The 17th annual Dick Hanson Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament will tee off at noon Monday, June 27, at Legends Golf Club in Prior Lake. The tournament raises money for scholarships given to graduating high school

seniors and current teachers who want to further their education in teaching. To register, make a donation, or sponsor part of the event, contact Sam Girouard at (952) 808-8814 or visit www.hansonscholarshipfund.org.

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Daniel Peterson, son of David & Peggy Peterson and Kevin Eskuri, son of Bob and Sue Eskuri , have achieved the highest rank that can be attained by Scouts, the rank of Eagle Scout. Daniel and Kevin are members of Troop 111-Lakeville (the 14th and 15th young men to become Eagles from Troop 111 since 2007). Daniel and Kevin performed separate Eagle projects involving extensive landscaping and interior acoustical improvements to Glory-to-Glory Christian Center of Lakeville. Our thanks to Brian Quinlan, Russ Matthys and Pastors Dean & Cheryl Engleman for their assistance in coordinating both projects. A joint Eagle Court of Honor will be held at the Troop's sponsor, St. John's Lutheran Church of Lakeville, on Saturday, May 21, 2011.

demographics.� Prior to pursuing a caAfter working in com- reer in community education 12 years ago, munity education Bruse-Brown set for more than a deout to become a cade, Khia Bruseteacher after earnBrown was proing her bachelor’s moted last week to degree in elementadirector of Comry education from munity Education Southwest State in the RosemountApple Valley-Ea- Khia Bruse- University in Marshall, Minn. gan School Dis- Brown “I soon decided trict. Bruse-Brown will start that was not the path to her new position July 1, re- take, but I wanted to be in education,� she said. placing Jim Brandl. After an internship at “Being director is something I’ve always wanted Roseville Area Schools, to do,� she said. “I like the Bruse-Brown realized that community education was big picture.� Bruse-Brown was cho- the way to go, and earned sen for her experience a master’s in community within the district, said Su- education from the Uniperintendent Jane Berenz. versity of St. Thomas. Bruse-Brown stayed at “Knowing Khia, and knowing her ability to es- Roseville Area Schools tablish relationships within for eight years as a comthe district and community munity education program ... we felt she was the right manager before heading to District 196. choice,� Berenz said. Bruse-Brown said next Bruse-Brown has served as the Community Educa- year she plans to focus on tion learning services man- navigating the department through upcoming tranager since 2007. In that role, she has been sitions as the district atresponsible for the Learn- tempts to meet the needs ing Services Center, youth of changing demographservices, adult programs ics. “We need to find out and Kindergarten Plus, what they are looking for,� among other programs. Bruse-Brown played an she said. Bruse-Brown lives in integral role in establishing the district’s all-day kin- Cottage Grove with her husband, Courtney, and dergarten program. “I love the people in two step-sons, Courtney District 196,� she said. Jr., 8, and Kendall, 9. “It’s a thriving community that will continue to grow E-mail Jessica Harper at: in population and within jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

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John & Sharyn Elstad of Lakeville, MN are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Casey Lynn Elstad to Elias Lee Hildreth, son of Lisa Hildreth of Monroe Center, IL and Kelly Hildreth of Rockford, IL. Casey is a 2002 graduate of Lakeville High School. She attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education. She is currently a pre-school teacher in Schiller Park, IL. Elia s is a 2 0 0 0 gr a d u a t e o f Stillman Valley High School. He also attended Southern Illinois University and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Aviation Management. He is currently a pilot with SkyWest Airlines based in Chicago, IL. The couple will wed on July 29th in an outdoor ceremony at Trellis Gardens in Stillwater, MN, to be followed by a reception in Lakeville, MN. Following their honeymoon, the couple will be relocating as Elias begins F-16 training for the Air National Guard 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth, Minnesota.

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As a teen, Joe Meyer dreamed of becoming a daily sports reporter – like his idol, Pat Reusse of the Star Tribune – rather than follow in his father’s footsteps as a junior high school teacher. But after teaching in Africa for a few years, Meyer decided to follow a career path in education – one that led him to the BurnsvilleEagan-Savage School District, where he was recently named Teacher of the Year. The Eagle Ridge Junior High teacher received the honor earlier this monthfrom the Burnsville Education Association. “I was floored,� Meyer said of the award. “Eagle Ridge has some great teachers. ... There’s some great teachers in this district too.� Meyer’s career began 23 years ago when he taught English in Botswana while serving in the Peace Corps. “I was intrigued by the opportunity and wanted to try something different,� he said of his decision to join the Peace Corps. Meyer joined the corps shortly after graduating in 1987 with a bachelor’s in

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Honest-1 Auto Care, 525 Diffley Road, Eagan, will offer Eagan’s military veterans and active personnel free oil changes or a $25 gift certificate to be put towards repair work or maintenance service. In observance of Memorial Day, active military members as well as veterans who visit Eagan’s Honest-1 Auto Care between May 23 and June 4 will receive a gift certificate for their choice of either a free oil change or $25 off their next service or

mation, call the Eagan Art House at (651) 675-5521.

repair work. To receive a certificate, military personnel should present an Active, Retired or Dependent military ID card or DD214 discharge certificate.

Peer support group A NAMI Connection peer support group for adults recovering from mental illness meets weekly in Eagan. The group meets at 7 p.m. Mondays (except the third Monday) at Advent Methodist Church, 3495 Lexington Ave. S., Eagan. For more information, contact Cristina at (651) 283-4821, or call NAMI at (651) 645-2948.

Summer art classes Register now for summer art camps and classes at the Eagan Art House. Classes are available for all ages from 4 through adult including a wide variety of youth and teen summer art camps. For a complete listing, go to www.eaganarthouse.org. For more infor-

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Living-history organizations will portray German, American, Canadian, British and RusAndrew Miller is at andrew. sian soldiers at the World War II re-enactment May 21-22 at Dakota City Heritage Village. miller@ecm-inc.com.

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“School House Rock Live! Jr.,� based on the 1970s children’s public television program, will perform at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. May 26 and 7:30 p.m. May 27-28 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Tickets for the May 26 matinees are $7 for students and $9 for adults; evening performances are $8 for seniors/students and $10 for adults. “School House Rock Live! Jr.� is presented by The Play’s the Thing Productions in cooperation with School District 191 Community Education. Tickets will be available at the door and by reservation by calling (952) 4693099.

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Burnsville’s Music in the Park series will be 7 p.m. Sundays, June 19 through Aug. 14, in Nicollet Commons Park in the Heart of the City. Food and beverage sales will be provided by Milio’s. Schedule: June 19, School of Rock Road Crew; June 26, Lee Engele; July 3, The Space Hazards; July 10, Melody and The Dramatics; July 17, Time Turners; July 24, Lingua Luna; July 31, Q The Clique; Aug. 7, Crack in the Dam; Aug. 14, Alison Lund and the Queen of France. Sponsored by the city of Burnsville, King and Companies, Creative Color and School of Rock. More information is online at www.burnsville.org/index. aspx?NID=746.

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Dakota County’s Simple Steps program will hold a kickoff event from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at the Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Participants will be able to take a guided walk along park trails, view a Nordic pole walking demonstration, get ideas for healthy snacks and keeping children active, and learn how to paddle a kayak or a canoe. Free refreshments will be available and those who sign up for the free Simple Steps walking program will receive a prize. For more information about Simple Steps, visit www.dakotacounty.us and search Simple Steps. Visit the Simple Steps Facebook page by searching Dakota County Simple Steps.

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Minnesota author Julie Kramer will talk about and read from her work at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, at the Burnhaven Library in Burnsville. Kramer is a journalist and an award-winning author of the Riley Spartz mystery series: “Stalking Susan,� “Missing Mark,� and “Silencing Sam.� A fourth title, “Killing Kate,� is due out in July. Kramer will discuss her dual careers as journalist and novelist: how to write fiction and how to cover the news. Book clubs are invited as well as individual readers, and aspiring authors are also welcome. Attendees may bring books to be signed or purchase them at the event. The Burnhaven Library is at 1101 W. County Road

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Zoo in Apple Valley will host free family activities from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 21, in celebration of the opening of “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides an IMAX 3-D Experience.� Activities will include a special photo opportunity with Capt. Jack Sparrow, free Broadway Pizza for the first 300 people and Pirates of the Caribbean trivia and prize wheel. For more information, visit www.imax.com/minnesota.

42, Burnsville. For more information, visit www.dakotacounty.us/library or call (952) 891-0300.

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Guests at Dakota City Heritage Village this weekend will get a frontlines look at infantry combat in Nazi Europe, minus the death and destruction. The guns will be real, the ammo will not, during the mock battle featured at the World War II living-history event. As for the battle’s outcome, the fix is in. “Everybody cheers when the Americans win,� said event coordinator Jon Boorom, who will be fighting on the side of the Soviets in the Axis-versus-Allies skirmish set in the European Theater during the final months of the war. More than 20 livinghistory organizations will portray American, Brit-

ish, Canadian and Russian soldiers at the event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. In addition to combat re-enactments, there will be soldier camps, weapons and parachute demos, military vehicle displays and talks by World War II veterans. New to the event, now in its second year, is a hangar dance on Saturday night. Professional swing dance instructors Bill and Shannon Butler will give a free dance lesson at 7 p.m., followed by the dance at 8 p.m. in Dakota City’s fire barn. Also new this year is a 1940s fashion show, along with “homefront� historical displays by the Lakeville and Rosemount histori-

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Sports Standings Baseball Team

Conference W L Eastview 13 2 Burnsville 12 3 Apple Valley 10 5 Eagan 9 6 Lakeville North 8 7 Prior Lake 7 8 B Jefferson 5 10 B Kennedy 5 10 Lakeville South 4 11 Rosemount 2 13

by Andy Rogers Overall W L 15 3 13 5 12 6 12 6 9 9 10 8 6 12 7 11 6 11 3 14

Saturday, May 21, 2011 South Suburban Conference showcase • Rosemount vs. Eagan at Alimagnet Park, 11 a.m. • Lakeville North vs. Eastview at Alimagnet Park, noon • Apple Valley vs. Prior Lake at Alimagnet Park, 2:30 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson vs. Bloomington Kennedy at Alimagnet Park, 4 p.m. • Lakeville South vs. Burnsville at Alimagnet Park, 6 p.m. Monday, May 23 • Farmington at Lakeville South, 4:15 p.m. Friday, May 24 • Section 3AAA tournament, high seed

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

Conference W L 13 0 10 3 8 3 7 6 7 6 6 7 5 8 4 9 3 9 1 12

Overall W L 16 1 16 3 10 8 10 7 10 8 11 9 10 10 8 12 5 10 5 13

Thursday, May 19 Section 3AAA tournament • No. 9 Rosemount at No. 8 Lakeville North, 4 p.m. • No. 10 Simley at No. 7 Apple Valley, 4 p.m. • No. 11 Bloomington Kennedy at No. 6 Eagan, 4 p.m. Monday, May 23 • No. 5 Lakeville South at No. 4 Eastview, 4 p.m. • North/Rosemount winner at No. 1 Burnsville, 4 p.m. • Apple Valley/Simley winner at No. 2 Bloomington Jefferson, 4 p.m. • Kennedy/Eagan winner at No. 3 Park, 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 25 • Section 3AAA final four, Eagan

Boys Lacrosse Team

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

Overall W L 11 1 6 5 8 2 5 4 5 6 7 4 4 8 4 6 4 6 1 9

Friday, May 20 • Eastview at Prior Lake, 7 p.m. • Lakeville South at Eagan, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21 • Burnsville at Lakeville South, 9:30 a.m. • Bloomington Kennedy at Prior Lake, 2 p.m. • Rochester Mayo at Lakeville North, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 25 • Section 3 first round, at high seed.

Girls Lacrosse Team

Conference W L 8 0 5 2 5 2 4 2 4 3 1 6 1 5 1 5 1 5

B Kennedy B Jefferson Apple Valley Lakeville North Burnsville Lakeville South Eagan/Rosemount Eastview Prior Lake

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Overall W L 13 0 8 2 9 3 7 4 6 6 4 6 4 6 3 6 2 9

Friday, May 20 • Lakeville South at Eagan/ Rosemount, 5:30 p.m. • Lakeville North at Eagan, 7:15 p.m. Monday, May 23 • Section 3 first round, at high seed.

Boys Tennis Tuesday, May 17 • Burnsville 6, Rosemount 1 • Apple Valley 7, Simley 0 • Lakeville North 5, Austin 2 • Winona 6, Lakeville South 1 Thursday, May 19 • Burnsville at Eastview, 3:30 p.m. • Apple Valley at Eagan, 3:30 p.m. • Lakeville North at Rochester Century, 4 p.m. Friday, May 27 Section 3AA doubles • Tanner Raymond, Sam Hoyt (Apple Valley) vs. Stuart Hatlen, Sean Hatlen (Rosemount), 9:30 a.m., Lakeville Lifetime • Jeff Smith, Ben Eckstein (Eagan), vs. Erik Schwen, Jacob Elliot (Park) 9:30 a.m., Lakeville Lifetime • Zach Biggar, Nick Lesser (Burnsville), vs. Dan Falkenberg, Rachit Kshetrapac (Eastview) 9:30 a.m., Lakeville Lifetime • Dane Johnson, Craig Cosick (Apple Valley) vs. A. Housh, T Bretzman(St Thomas), 9:30 a.m., Lakeville Lifetime • Matt Baker, Will Holcomb (Rosemount) vs. Alex Rachner, Lucas Lindstrom (Rosemount), 9:30 a.m., Lakeville Lifetime • Brendan Hollidge, ZachEkstein (Eagan) bye • Aaron Larson, Sam Cychosz (Eastview) bye Section 3AA Singles • Dan Scislow (Apple Valley) vs. Pete Johnson (Simley, 8 a.m., Lifetime Lakeville • Dominic Ollhoff (Roemount) vs. Eastview 2, 8 a.m., Lifetime Lakeville • Drew Nichols (Eagan) vs. Matt Kamman (Henry Sibley) • Ermi Asfaw (Burnsville) vs. B Hickey, (St. Thomas), 8 a.m. Lifetime Lakeville • Nishaan Pal (Eastview), vs. Mark Collins (South St. Paul) 8 a.m., Lifetime Lakeville • Bradey Radamacher (Eagan) vs. Brian Borscheid (B Kennedy) 8 p.m., Lifetime Lakeville • Matt Bettes (Apple Valley) bye • Will Biernat (Eastview) bye • Nazhone Wilkins (Burnsville) bye

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BEYOND THE BOXSCORE

It’s easy to lose focus during a baseball game. At first there’s so much anticipation during every pitch, but without a payoff every few innings, the mind starts to wonder as the outfielder starts picking dandelions. There’s one guy who never loses focus: The catcher. Catchers are especially important. Just look what happens when Joe Mauer has been out of the Minnesota Twins lineup. The Twins’ struggles aren’t that simple, but you want someone good behind the plate playing catch with the pitcher. That’s where many of the top South Suburban Conference players find themselves. Behind the plate, wearing a mask, throwing their bodies in front of wild pitches and calling the plays. “It’s a hard position but I like being in the game for every pitch,” Lakeville North catcher Austin Strait said. “It helps me stay focused and learn the umpire’s strike zone.”

That may be why guys like Burnsville’s Justin Threlkeld hits all those home runs. But is it really that tough? Mauer is a big guy who sits on his knees for two hours a day. Man is not meant to sit like that for long. “It’ not too tough,” Apple Valley’s Aaron Gretz said. “I don’t have to play every day and it’s only seven innings.” The real challenge is maintaining a chemistry with all the pitchers. “It’s tough remembering all the pitches for eight different pitchers,” Strait said. Catchers are the first players on the mound when a pitcher needs some help and he’s the last guy to get dressed to play. Playoffs can go at a grueling pace compared to the regular season. Often, it’s the team with three or four quality starting pitchers that go the farthest.

Blaze earn top seed in playoffs Burnsville softball team begins Section 3AAA tournament with a better record than last year by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Thanks to a near perfect regular season record, the road back to the state tournament is a little easier for the Burnsville softball team. The Blaze will begin defense of the Section 3AAA title Monday hosting the winner between No. 9 seed Rosemount and No. 8 Lakeville North at 4 p.m. With the No 1 seed, there are many reasons to believe a healthy Burnsville squad is the team to beat in Section 3AAA. The team won the South Suburban Conference title after spending the season ranked No. 1 in the state. The Blaze enter sections with a better record than they did last year while scoring on average five runs per game, which is two more than last year. The increased run production is likely due to the fact that a rule change moved the pitcher’s mound three feet further away from the plate this year. “The girls are seeing the ball really well,” coach Hillary Hansen said. “They have more time to react and it’s made a big difference.” The girls spent many hours during the offseason swinging the bat to make sure they were ready for another title run. “They got a taste of what that championship felt like, and they’re working really hard to get back there,” Hansen said. “They’ve built off their experience from last year. Kelsey (Anderson) is pitching better, and one through nine is a quality at-bat. Things are looking really good.” Anderson has improved from last year’s state title run with one of the lowest ERAs in the metro. “She’s mixing up her pitches really well,” Hansen said. “She added a drop ball, and she’s getting those ground-ball outs. She gives us a chance every game.” The Blaze have nine players with a batting average above .300. Anderson leads the team with a .411 batting average and 14 RBI with just three strikeouts in 56 at-bats. She also has a 14-1 record with a 0.73 ERA with 150 strikeouts. Kelly Grove leads the team in doubles with 10 and in runs scored with 12. Section competition should prove to be tough.

No. 3 seed Park of Cottage Grove is the only team to beat Burnsville in more than a year. Park got the win May 7 at the Eastview tournament. “It was a good time to lose,” Hansen said. “Better then than in playoffs. It showed us things we can work on. We made some adjustments.” No. 2 Bloomington Jefferson and No. 4 Eastview are solid squads. “(Eastview) is on a roll right now,” Hansen said. “I’d put them in that top mix of the group. And Eagan has that championship experience. There’s still a few girls from that championship team a couple years ago.”

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Teams with the best catchers will find the Section 3AAA playoffs a little easier. The Section 3AAA playoffs are scheduled to begin on May 27. The prize for winning the section is a spot among the top eight teams in the state. If you win there, you’ll play at Target Field in the state finals. Burnsville knows what that’s like. The South Suburban Conference leader will have a better record entering the Section 3AAA playoffs than last year when they finished second in the

mount have all qualified for state in the past five years with records around .500 during the regular season. Lakeville North and South won’t have top seeds in the section, but they know they can hang with them. North defeated Eastview and South defeated North, twice. One team to watch out for is St. Thomas Academy. The team didn’t play any South Suburban Conference teams, but they did win nine of 10 as of Tuesday. The prep school should get one of the top seeds, but they’ll go in as a bit of an unknown. The first two rounds of the section tournament are now single elimination, which doesn’t sit easy with many coaches. Good teams lose all the time in baseball. In 2002, New Ulm lost in the first round as the No. 1 seed in their section, but went on to win the Class AAA state title. That couldn’t happen today.

state. Several teams have really hit their stride in the past two weeks. Eastview has won 10 of 12. Apple Valley won seven straight from May 4-16. Eagan’s record might not be as strong, but the Wildcats won eight of 11. All three loesses were by one run. Every coach is well aware that the section champion doesn’t always come from Andy Rogers is at the top three seeds. Eagan, andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. Apple Valley and Rose-

Burnsville lacrosse out to prove it’s better than its record by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Entering the season, several coaches pointed to Burnsville as one of the lacrosse teams to beat in the South Suburban Conference this spring. With a 5-6 record, the season has been filled with more downs than ups. “It wasn’t what we hoped it would be,” senior attacker Neal Pester said. “We had high hopes, but we just couldn’t capitalize. Things go our way when we show up to play.” The good team showed up to play on Tuesday as the Blaze beat conference-leading Eastview 10-9. The Blaze held a one-to-two goal lead through most of the game but when Eastview tied it up at 8-8 with less than five minutes remaining, the sidelines got tense. “We have the ability to open up games quickly,” head coach Jessie Schelitzche said. “You get nervous but I knew the guys would make good decisions.” Two goals by Pester later and everyone relaxed. “We worked off the ball to get that open shot,” Pester said. “It was a team effort.” With playoffs beginning on Wednesday, Burnsville knows it’s do or die right now.

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Burnsville’s Brian Atkinson, No. 4, chases after Eastview’s Sam Schovanec, No. 10, in Burnsville’s 10-9 win on Tuesday. “We’re really streaky,” Schelitzche Said. “It really depends on what team shows up. It all depends on how focused we are.” The players aren’t ready for their lacrosse season to be over. “We’ll be ready,” Pester said. Andy Rogers can be andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

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Eagan If there’s a coach who knows the pressure of playoff softball it’s Eagan’s Courtney Dully. She’s coached several No. 1 seeds since 2005. It’s not easy to get to the top, but the Wildcats won the state title in 2008. This season has presented a new set of challenges. The Wildcats’ record stepped back from last year, which isn’t all that surprising considering Sarah Moulton, who was one of the top high school softball players in Minnesota during the past decade, graduated in 2010. Moulton had 28 wins and 327 strikeouts as the No. 1 starter for the University of Minnesota this spring. She was joined by fellow classmate Bree Blachette in a Gopher uniform. With several new players, the Wildcats won eight of 10 during a stretch from April 13 to May 7, which included an 11-8 win against highly-ranked Bloomington Jefferson. Kyndra Beekman, Morgan Haus, and Jena Holmes are key starters returning from the 2009 team that won the consolation title along with Ciara Rivera, Caitlin Johnson, Abby Brinkmeier and Dana Holmes. Johnson and Brinkmeier are batting over .400. Haus and Dana Holmes are batting over .300. Haus (3.08 ERA) and Rivera (4.24) have split time on the mound for a combined 10-8 record.

Rule changes alter softball landscape Single-elimination playoffs and pitching distance have transformed the softball world by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

One recent rule change in Minnesota varsity softball has lit up the scoreboard, while another is making several coaches nervous as the playoffs begin. First, the distance between the plate and the pitcher’s mound was increased to 43 feet for 2011. The rule change aimed to level the playing field between hitters and pitchers, who have recently been dominating the game. “I like the 7-5 games a lot more than the 1-0 ones from seasons past,” Eastview coach Mike Haugh said. “You actually get to do a lot more coaching during a game, a lot more strategizing. “The only really dominant pitcher we saw all year was Kelsey Anderson from Burnsville. I think she’d be effective from 50 feet.” Many teams welcomed the rule change. “Those teams with great pitchers reaped the benefits as well, but games were less often dominated on the mound,” Apple Valley coach Carla Christiansen said. “It had to be more interesting for the fans as they really saw players putting the ball in play, and fielders needed to show their defensive skills.” The second rule change Andy Rogers is at is that the first few rounds andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. of the section playoffs are

now single elimination. The Section 3AAA tournament is scheduled for May 19-June 1. This year it’s a single elimination bracket until the final four. “Doesn’t seem right to me that a team could have an amazing regular season but one bad play could finish the year,” Haugh said.

Lightning storm

5 seed Lakeville South at 4 p.m. The winner will be one of the final four teams in Section 3AAA.

Eagles swoop Apple Valley had several different roster configurations when the season started with a new pitcher and several returning players playing different positions. The girls went 10-10 with four losses coming against Burnsville and Bloomington Jefferson, two conference favorites. From May 4-14, the team won six of seven, which included winning the Mankato West tournament. The Eagles closed the season with an 11-1 loss to Burnsville on Monday, but the Eagles have been able to shrug off losses. “We were a bit inconsistent in our play at times and that showed in our overall record,” Christiansen said. “Although, even with some tough losses, they are a resilient team and fun to coach.” Apple Valley was awarded the No. 7 seed. The girls played No. 10 Simley on Thursday after this edition went to press. With a win, the Eagles would play at No. 2 seed Bloomington Jefferson at 4 p.m. Monday.

Eastview has been in a second-tier mix with Eagan, Apple Valley, Lakeville South and Prior Lake below top-ranked Burnsville and Bloomington Jefferson through much of the season. Lately the Lightning has been playing lights out winning five of its last six games. “I don’t think it is out of the question that Eastview knocks out one of the powerhouse teams,” Haugh said. Eastview is on pace to hit .333 as a team led by Sam Kane (.368 batting average, 14 RBI), Kelly Meyer (.421, 15 RBI), Ari Hipolito (.541), Melissa Barry (.365) and Julia Luciano (.469). Pitcher Paige Palkovich (8-4 with 76 strikeouts and 2.12 ERA) has improved over the course of the season. Eastview will host a playoff game for the first time in years on Monday. With the No. 4 seed, the Andy Rogers is at Lightning will welcome No. andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.


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Water main flushing begins Rosemount city crews will begin flushing water mains on Monday, May 23. The procedure may cause temporary discoloration of the water supply. The city flushes the water system each spring to keep pipes in good condition and to check for problems with water mains and fire hydrants. The procedure is expected to be complete around June 10.

A side effect of flushing the system is that water may briefly appear brown because of minerals. Consumers who notice discoloration should avoid doing laundry until they have flushed their own pipes by letting their faucets run for a few minutes until the water is clear. Call the Public Works Department at (651) 3222022 with questions or concerns.

River Valley Church is seeking host

families for Chinese students River Valley Church in Apple Valley is seeking 1015 families to host Chinese students ages 13-17 from July 17-27 through the church’s Global Project. The program is especially in need of families able to host male students. A host family’s primary expenses and responsibilities are to provide meals

and transportation. Most weekdays students will be dropped off at the church, 14898 Energy Way, Apple Valley, for classes and scheduled activities. May 31 is the deadline for applications. Those interested in learning more may email globalproject@rivervalley.org.

District 196 recognized for financial reporting excellence For the ninth year in a row, District 196 was selected to receive the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) Interna-

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Rosemount Mayor Bill Droste said it is great for the employees and the 58-yearold company to find a buyer. He said the purchase of the business might be a growth opportunity for the city and Titan if it seeks to grow the business. “For them to find a buyer, a publicly traded company and multi-state is the best thing for their employees,� Droste said. Carlson said it has become harder to be an independent company in their industry since the downturn in the economy has so negatively affected construction work. The company has provided heavy, medium, and light construction equipment, heavy-duty land clearing equipment, wood and waste processing equipment, and aggregate processing equipment. He said discussions with Titan began almost a year ago and became more specific about six months ago as they started talking about franchise contract

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Carlson has had a presence in Rosemount since 1956, when founder Clifford Carlson moved the company there three years after starting it in Hastings. The business added the Rogers location in 2000. When Carlson Tractor was founded, it served the agricultural community but quickly changed over to a more contractor-focused company. Carlson designed and assembled some of the first four-wheel drive, high-lift forklifts; a machine that proved popular with large Twin Cities masonry contractors. For more information about the 31-year-old Titan, go online at www.titanmachinery.com. Tad Johnson is at editor. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed Bids will be received by the City of Apple Valley, Minnesota, in the Apple Valley Municipal Center 7100 147th Street West, until 10 A.M., CST, Thursday, June 16, 2011, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for the furnishing of all labor, materials, and all else necessary for the following: City Project 2011-102 (SAP 186-115-007), Garden View Drive Street Improvements 2,910 2,890

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Remove Curb and Gutter Remove Concrete Walk or Driveway 31,200 SY Remove Bit Pavement 20,000 CY Common Excavation 23,000 TN Select Granular Borrow 16,000 TN Cl 5 Aggregate Base 9,600 TN Bituminous Mixture 2,910 LF Concrete Curb and Gutter 2,890 SF Concrete Walk or Driveway 12 EA NMC Loop Detector 6'x6' 0.3 AC Seeding 15,700 LF Pavement Markings With related items Bidders desiring Bidding Documents may purchase them by check for a non-refundable fee of $45 from the City of Apple Valley, 7100 147th Street West, Apple Valley, MN 55124. Contact Penny Stewart at (952) 953-2588 to place an order. The Bidding Documents may be seen at the office of the City Engineer, 7100 147th Street West, Apple Valley, MN. Direct inquiries to Engineer's Project Manager Colin Manson at (952) 953-2425. Bid Security in the amount of 5 percent of the amount of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to retain the deposits of the 3 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 further reserves the right to award the Contract to the best interests of the Owner. Pamela J. Gackstetter, City Clerk City of Apple Valley, Minnesota 2615786 5/20-5/27/11

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CITY OF APPLE VALLEY NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Apple Valley has contracted with MDI Auctions, a vendor of K-BID Online Auction, to conduct a public sale of a 1999 Sterling Vacuum/Jet Truck. The truck will be posted on K-BID’s website at www.K-BID.com beginning May 13, 2011. Bidding will close on June 1, 2011. The truck will be sold as is, to the highest bidder once the reserve has been met. The truck will be available for inspection on the date specified on K-Bid’s website at the Central Maintenance Facility, 6442 140th Street W., in Apple Valley, located approximately one-half mile east of Galaxie Avenue on the south side of 140th Street W. DATED this 12th day of May, 2011. /s/ Pamela J. Gackstetter City Clerk 2615570 5/20/11

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA, AMENDING TITLE XV, CHAPTER 150 OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED “BUILDINGS, CONSTRUCTIONâ€? BY ADDING SECTION 150.06 REGULATING COMPLETION DEADLINES FOR EXTERIOR WORK The City of Apple Valley ordains: Section 1. Section 150 of the Apple Valley City Code is hereby amended by adding Section 150.06 to read as follows: § 150.06 COMPLETION OF EXTERIOR WORK (A) Exterior work authorized by a building permit issued in accordance with the Minnesota State Building Code must be completed within the specified days set forth below from the date of issuance of the building permit or within the timeframe set by the Building Official at the time the permit is issued, whichever is greater. Exterior work includes work on all exterior parts of a structure or building, including but not limited to roofs, doors, windows, siding, and stairs, and work on exterior structures including but not limited to retaining wall, accessory building (sheds, detached garages), deck, and fence. Exterior work authorized by a building permit issued in accordance with the Minnesota State Building Code must be completed within the specified days from the date of issuance of the building permit as follows: (1) Buildings or structures on single family residential property: * Roofs, siding, replacement doors & windows 180 days * Accessory structures 180 days * New construction 365 days * Addition to primary home 365 days * Retaining walls 180 days (2) Building or structures on multi-family residential property: * Twin home exterior work Same deadlines as single family * Quad home exterior work 365 days * Building with more than 4 units: As determined by Building Official (3) Buildings or structures on commercial or industrial property: * Building exterior work As determined by Building Official *Exterior structures other than primary building 365 days (B) Upon a showing by the permit holder or property owner that there has been an unavoidable delay in completion of the exterior work, the Building Official, in the Official’s reasonable discretion, may grant one extension for the completion of the exterior work for a period not to exceed 180 days. (C) Failure to complete all exterior work authorized by a building permit within the specified timeframe, including any extension granted, is a violation of this Chapter. (D) Notwithstanding the completion deadlines, a permit shall expire 180 days from date of issuance if there is no substantial work completed under the permit as provided in the Minnesota Building Code. If no work has been completed under a building permit as of its expiration date, then the completion deadline for said work under a new permit shall be as set forth above. (E) This Section shall apply to any exterior work for which a building permit was issued on or after the effective date of this Section. Any exterior work for which a building permit was issued prior to the effective date of this Section shall be completed by May 1, 2012, unless another time was set by the Building Official at or after the time of the issuance of the permit. If exterior work has been completed or in progress without the issuance of a building permit, the completion timeframe dates set forth herein do not apply and the Building Official shall have the sole authority to determine a completion and code compliance date. Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication. PASSED this 12th day of May, 2011. /s/ Mary Hamann-Roland, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Pamela J. Gackstetter, City Clerk 2615232 5/20/11

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed Bids will be received by the City of Apple Valley, Minnesota, in the Apple Valley Municipal Center 7100 147th Street West, until 10 A.M., CST, Thursday, June 16, 2011, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for the furnishing of all labor, materials, and all else necessary for the following: Project 2011-108, Sanitary Lift Station 2 Replacement 1

LS Demolition of Existing Can Type Lift Station LS Lift Station and Valve Vault Including Pumps, Valves, Piping, Electrical 660 SY Remove Bituminous Pavement 40 LF Salvage and Reinstall Fence 1 LS Clearing and Grubbing 850 CY Common Excavation 100 LF Furnish and Install DIP Sanitary Sewer 360 TN Aggregate Backfill 750 TN Aggregate Base Class 5 330 TN Bituminous Mixture For Paving 490 LF Concrete Curb and Gutter 825 SY Seeding With related items 1

Bidders desiring Bidding Documents may purchase them by check for a non-refundable fee of $45 from the City of Apple Valley, 7100 147th Street West, Apple Valley, MN 55124. Contact Penny Stewart at (952) 953-2588 to place an order. The Bidding Documents may be seen at the office of the City Engineer, 7100 147th Street West, Apple Valley, MN. Direct inquiries to Engineer's Project Manager Colin Manson at (952) 953-2425. Bid Security in the amount of 5 percent of the amount of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to retain the deposits of the 3 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 further reserves the right to award the Contract to the best interests of the Owner. Pamela J. Gackstetter, City Clerk City of Apple Valley, Minnesota 2616573 5/20-5/27/11

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ORDINANCE NO. 917 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA, AMENDING TITLE XI CHAPTER 111 OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED “ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGESâ€? BY AMENDING SECTION 111.04 DESIGNATING THE HAYES COMMUNITY AND SENIOR CENTER AS AN ON-SALE MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE AND DELETING REQUIREMENT OF SURETY BOND FOR MANAGER & EMPLOYEES The City Council of Apple Valley ordains: Section 1. Chapter 111 of the Apple Valley City Code is hereby amended by changing Section 111.04 to read as follows: § 111.04 LOCATION AND OPERATION; EMPLOYEES. (A) The municipal liquor store shall be located at suitable places in the city as the Council determines by motion. However, no premises upon which taxes or other public levies are delinquent shall be leased for municipal liquor store purposes. (B) The municipal liquor store shall be in the immediate charge of a liquor store manager selected by the Council, and paid compensation as fixed by the Council. The manager shall operate the municipal liquor store under the Council’s direction, and shall perform such duties in connection with the store as may be imposed upon the manager by the Council. The manager shall be responsible to the Council for the conduct of the store in full compliance with this chapter and with the laws relating to the sale of liquor or beer. (C) The Council shall also appoint additional employees as may be required for the store, and shall fix their compensation. All employees, including the manager, shall hold their positions at the pleasure of the Council. No minor shall be employed in the store. (D) The Council shall have the right to establish additional off-sale municipal liquor stores and shall have the right to establish one or more on-sale municipal liquor stores, including Valleywood Golf Course and Hayes Community and Senior Center, and at other locations in the city as it may, from time to time, by motion, determine. Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication. PASSED this 12th day of May, 2011. /s/ Mary Hamann-Roland, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Pamela J. Gackstetter, City Clerk 2615642 5/20/11


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Rosemount High School’s Claire Holtz took first place at the Poets in the Park teen poetry slam held May 15 at Caponi Art Park in Eagan. The annual poetry slam is a collaboration between the art park and the School of Environmental Studies in Apple Valley; SES students Stephanie Schenk and Kaitlin Engels organized the slam for their senior project. In addition to teens performing their own poetry, this year’s event featured spoken-word artists Thadra Sheridan and Cynthia French, a national poetry slam champion.

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Girl Scout Junior Troop 51474, fifth graders at Greenleaf Elementary in Apple Valley, present Principal Michelle deKam Palmieri with a check for $250 to purchase books for the CARES (cooperation, assertion, responsibility and empathy and self-control) program at Greenleaf. The graduating fifth-grade girls wanted to present the school with a gift to benefit all students at Greenleaf.

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Rebuilding after the fire Badly damaged by a fire from a faulty heating unit, Ansari’s in Eagan is preparing to open again this summer by Erin Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

It was a freezing cold February day when the owners of Ansari’s Mediterranean Grill and Lounge in Eagan watched their dream go up in smoke. Firefighters battled extreme temperatures and icy conditions as they tried to put out a fire that had erupted overnight, caused by a malfunctioning rooftop HVAC unit. While the shell of the building remained intact, the fire caused major damage to the restaurant’s restroom area, and the dining room and bar areas were heavily damaged by smoke and water. The owners knew right away they wanted to rebuild, said Ramsey Ansari, one of five brothers who run the restaurant along with their father. “It’s been a very long four months here,� he said. “Everybody’s getting anxious to get back in there.� The restaurant’s loyal customer base also encouraged them to rebuild, he said. “We got tons of customer support. They were telling me, ‘Don’t go anywhere,’� he said. Rebuilding the restaurant has given the owners an opportunity to make some

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Ansari’s Mediterranean Grill and Lounge in Eagan is in the process of being rebuilt after sustaining heavy damage from a fire Feb. 9. The fire marshal has determined the fire was caused by a malfunctioning HVAC unit in the roof. improvements, he said. almost a brand-new restauThe restaurant, a former rant, which is exciting,� he Baker’s Square, opened in said. 2009 after a major remodel. Amazingly, a 110-year“After we remodeled old bar from the torn-down the first time, I said I never Leamington Hotel in Minwanted to do it again,� An- neapolis – once a political sari said. “And now I find hot spot that included sevmyself doing it again, so eral presidents among its I’m back to square one.� guests – survived the fire. The majority of the resAnsari said he anticitaurant’s tables, chairs and pates the restaurant will be booths needed replacing, able to open its doors by the the walls were torn down, end of June or in early July. and the bathrooms were “It’s been a long process, gutted. but it’s getting there,� he The remodel will include said. “I’m looking forward larger restrooms, a raised to feeding the community ceiling, new walls with ex- again.� tensive wood trim, and a Ansari’s is located at larger patio that will wrap 1960 Rahn Cliff Court. around the front of the building. Erin Johnson is at eagan. “It’s going to look like thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

Armed robbery in Hampton under investigation The suspect in a May 13 armed bank robbery in Hampton may have left the scene in a white, mid-size Chrysler style car, according to a release from the Dakota County Sheriff’s Department. The sheriff’s office and the Minneapolis FBI are seeking the public’s help in tracking down the suspect to robbed Merchants Bank at about 9:45 a.m. The suspect reportedly brandished a handgun and

demanded money from a bank employee. The suspect is described as a white male wearing a ski mask, blue jeans, and a blue windbreaker style jacket. The suspect fled on foot from the bank toward Highway 52 with an undisclosed amount of money. A search of the area was conducted by deputies from Dakota County with assistance of a canine officer from the Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office, a helicopter

from the Minnesota State Patrol, the Farmington Police Department, and the Eagan Police Department. The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding the robbery is asked to call the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office at (651) 438-4720 or the Minneapolis Office of the FBI at (612) 376-3200. To see a photo of the suspect, go online to www. ThisweekLive.com.

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Students at District 196’s Parkview Elementary School reaped the benefits of winning a school-breakfast participation contest when a chef from General Mills prepared a healthy breakfast for the school May 18. Parkview increased its breakfast participation 4 percent during the challenge. The aim of the contest was to show how important eating breakfast is to children’s health and being ready to learn each day.

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