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Apple Valley | Rosemount June 1, 2012 | Volume 33 | Number 14

Aggressive tactics led to bail bond agent ban Agents restricted from public areas in Dakota County Jail by Laura Adelmann Sun Thisweek

Nonprofit names new CEO Burnsville resident Sal Mondelli was named the new CEO of 360 Communities this week. Page 3A

Opinion Legislative shortcomings The 2012 legislative session delivered on some promises but fell short in some significant ways. Page 4A

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Dakota County Jail officials have restricted bail bond agents from public areas of the jail after their arguments and aggressive sales tactics fueled myriad complaints. Some bail agents say the changes have dramatically reduced their income and question why all were targeted when a few caused the problems. Jail officials say the new restrictions banning bail agents from the jail lobby and in-custody courtroom have solved problems, improved the public jail environment, and they have no plans to change. Bail bond agents for

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years crowded into Dakota County’s in-custody courtroom and increasingly began aggressively competing for business, Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows said. “Over the years, there have been many complaints,” Dakota County Jail Lt. Jodi Rolloff said. Tension grew to the point of fighting over clients, according to Dakota County Jail Cmdr. John Grant. He said bond agents would arrive to the jail hours before a newly-arrested inmate’s first scheduled court appearance and approach their friends or relatives as they entered the jail lobby trying to sell them bail bonds.

Most of the chairs in the cramped in-custody courtroom were filled with bail agents working to generate clients, he said. Jennifer Ahlberg, a bonding agent for 25 years, said the business has become highly competitive because what was a handful of bond companies have blossomed into about 40 different ones, all competing for fewer bonds being issued. Competition is particularly fierce in Dakota County courts, because they typically set high bail amounts, Ahlberg said, and county residents tend to have the money, making them a better insurance risk. Bail bond agents work on commission, and some-

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Bail bond agents help inmates post bond to be released from the Dakota County Jail while their case is pending, but after numerous complaints, some from jail staff, the agents are no longer allowed to linger in the jail area seeking clients. times establish relationships with attorneys who recommend them to their clients, said Teresa Cover, a bail bond agent who works in Dakota County. Ahlberg and Cover, competing bail agents, said another female bond agent who frequented the jail lobby was “overzealous” in her

pursuit of clients, in part by wearing suggestive clothing and allegedly flaunted herself to attract attention and commissions. Cover and a Dakota County correctional officer who asked not to be identified, said the agent’s outfits See agents, 5A

Honoring those who served

Apple Valley man pleads guilty to manslaughter by John Gessner Sun Thisweek

Eastview through to the final four

Eastview has another shot at its first section baseball championship. Page 10A

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Dark fiction with a bright future Released last week, “The Chessman,” Apple Valley author Jeffrey Burton’s latest crime thriller, has been receiving big buzz. Page 8A

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An Apple Valley man who fatally shot a friend with a gun he thought was unloaded pleaded guilty May 23 to second-degree manslaughter. Derrick Wallace Dahl, 22, accidentally shot Benja- Derrick Dahl min Allen Hanson, 22, in the head last July 23 at a home on East Crystal Lake Road in Burnsville. Wallace, Dahl and a third man who lives at the home were handling firearms kept there when Dahl pointed a .45-caliber handgun at Hanson and fired. He admitted to police he’d pulled the trigger but said he didn’t know the gun had been reloaded after being emptied. Dahl is expected to avoid prison under a plea agreement with the Dakota County attorney’s office. Sentencing guidelines call for 48 months, but the prosecution agreed to stay the prison term, County Attorney James Backstrom said. Dahl is expected to get 90 days in jail and 10 years’ probation at his sentencing on July 26, Backstrom said. “I agreed to the downward departure because this was an unintentional act of negligence,” Backstrom

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Lowell Huber (second from right), American Legion Post 1776 commander, and Gorda Olson (second from left), Auxiliary president, were escorted by Boy Scouts as they placed a flower memorial at the base of the monument in Apple Valley’s Veterans Park during the Memorial Day program May 28. The hour-long ceremony hosted by Post 1776 featured a rifle salute and music by the Velvet Tones and the Scott Highlands Middle School Band.

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Members of the Rosemount Vietnam Veterans of America participated in the Memorial Day ceremony at Central Park on Monday. A large gathering attended the event. Eagan resident Maj. Kristen Auge, of the Rosemount-based 34th Infantry Division of the Red Bulls, was the featured speaker. More photos are at SunThisweek.com.

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Candidate Bills talks budget Relay honors Rosemount resident officially files for U.S. Senate by T.W. Budig Sun Thisweek

State Rep. Kurt Bills, RRosemount, gave a simple assessment to his children about running for U.S. Senate after formally filing for office May 29 in St. Paul. “It’s all just work from here,” said Bills, the Republican-endorsed U.S. Senate candidate, leaving the Secretary of State’s Office after finishing the paperwork.

Bills is attempting to defeat Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar. In taking questions from the media, Bills, 42, cited the federal budget proposal by Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, as the budget platform for his candidacy. “It’s a solid plan,” said Bills, a high school economics and government teacher at Rosemount High School, of the Paul proposal. “We

need to start putting forward solutions.” The Paul proposal, among other provisions, calls for the elimination of four federal agencies – the departments of Commerce, Education, Energy and Housing and Development. Some of the functions of these departments would continue. See bills, 7A

cancer survivors by Tad Johnson Sun Thisweek

This year’s Rosemount Relay For Life organizers had a goal of including 20 survivors at the June 22-23 event. With more than 100 saying they would attend so far, it is a bitter testimony to how pervasive cancer has become, but it is also sweet in that there are so many cancer survivors will-

ing to celebrate and give back. “We love our survivors,” said Myrna Sens, Rosemount’s survivor chairperson. “The large number this year is both a good and sad thing. Good that we have tracked so many people who have survived and sad that there are so many who ever had to go See relay, 6A

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Salute to the Yellow Ribbon

Pizza Ranch coming to Apple Valley this year by Andrew Miller Sun Thisweek

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At the open house Tuesday celebrating Apple Valley’s designation as a Yellow Ribbon city, Mayor Mary HamannRoland, left, thanks Bruce Folken for all his hard work as chair of the Yellow Ribbon steering committee. The event at the Hayes Community and Senior Center included refreshments, door prizes, information tables for veterans and their families and sign-up information for volunteers interested in helping the local Yellow Ribbon group continue to reach out to military families in the community. For more information, visit Facebook.com/applevalleyyellowribbonnetwork.

spaces. The new restaurant will be the first free-standing Pizza Ranch in the metro area, according to city planner Tom Lovelace. Pizza Ranch has other strip mall locations in Lakeville and Champlin. The Apple Valley restaurant will employ approximately 110 people in part-time positions, Peterson told the council. A “fast casual” restaurant chain founded in 1981, Pizza Ranch has about 170 restaurants in nine states, mostly in the Midwest. In addition to pizza, its menu offers chicken, a salad bar and a pizza-and-chicken buffet.

Pizza Ranch has announced plans to open an Apple Valley location later this year. The popular Iowa-based pizza chain has received approval from the Apple Valley City Council to build a restaurant at the northeast corner of Pilot Knob Road and 157th Street in the city’s Cobblestone Lake neighborhood. Dan Peterson, Pizza Ranch operating partner, said the company hopes to have the restaurant open for business by Nov. 1. Construction plans for the restaurant at the 1.4acre site near SuperTarget and Quarry Point Park call for the creation of a Andrew Miller can be reached 7,000-square-foot building at andrew.miller@ecm-inc.com and a parking lot with 102 or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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360 Communities selects new CEO Sal Mondelli brings business, arts, nonprofit experience

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Rosemount man honored before Indy 500 Ben Kopp’s mother gave tribute to her son who died while serving in Afghanistan by Tad Johnson Sun Thisweek

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After nearly five months of searching, Burnsvillebased nonprofit 360 Communities has selected a new chief executive officer. It was announced Wednesday that Burnsville resident Sal Mondelli will lead the organization that offers more than 50 services to Dakota County residents in need, including five food shelves, two shelters for domestic violence victims, child care resource and referral programs, learning readiness programs and immigrant services. Mondelli, who recently became board chairman of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, which has posted losses since it opened, is no stranger to challenges. He will be charged with steering 360 Communities in a new direction after its board removed Mary Ajax from the post in December 2011. Ajax’s departure came on the heels of four top 360 Communities employees leaving or losing their jobs during what Ajax described in November 2011 as a time of budget retrenchment. Mondelli will lead an

organization that had set a $4.3 million budget for the 2011-12 fiscal year, according to a previous report. He said he was encouraged by friends at a weekly lunch group to apply for position. “They thought I would be pretty good at it with my background and leadership experience,” Mondelli said. “I am at a point in my life where I want to make a difference, especially in this community.” Mondelli, who started in his new role May 29, has been a CEO of growth and startup companies as well as a business unit executive at IBM Corp. He said he’s had experience “fixing things that are broken” at companies and organizations, but didn’t view 360 as a turnaround but a “growth opportunity.” That growth can’t happen without partnerships, and Mondelli said his work with the YMCA and the Fairview Ridges Hospital may be helpful in that regard. One of the areas in which he plans to concentrate is communications, both internally and externally, he said.

Sal Mondelli As part of that effort, he will be talking with donors. “Donors want to know that their dollars are being spent wisely,” Mondelli said. He said if 360 Communities can demonstrate that it can do that better than others, “than we are an attractive alternative.” In addition to being board chair at the arts center, Mondelli is a board member of Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, the Greater Minneapolis YMCA, Silicon Informatics and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Minnesota. Mondelli has a master’s degree in systems manage-

Prior to the start of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, Cpl. Benjamin S. Kopp of Rosemount was honored by his mother during a video tribute that was shown to the crowd and the worldwide audience watching the event on television. “I just miss his company every day … every day,” Jill Stephenson said during the video that showed footage of her at Arlington National Cemetery. “He was proud of his uniform, proud of his service, proud of his country, and I’m proud of him and all of the fallen heroes we remember this Memorial Day.” Kopp graduated from Rosemount High School in 2006, enlisted in the U.S. Army and became a Ranger. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning, Ga., and served two tours in Iraq. Kopp was serving his first tour in Afghanistan when he was shot on July 10 in Helmand Province after he had saved six of his fellow Rangers.

He died July 18, 2009, at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He was 21. “He wanted to be put in harm’s way to protect our freedom,” Stephenson said in the video. As an organ donor, Kopp’s heart was transplanted during a successful surgery for Judy Miekle of Winnetka, Ill. His liver and kidneys went to a man in the Washington, D.C., area. In addition to the major organs, he also donated bones, skin and tissue. It is estimated that Kopp saved or enhanced the lives of 60 people. To honor Kopp’s memory, the Ben Kopp Memorial Bike Run is being organized from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 14 with its start and ending point at Post 1776 American Legion, 14521 Grenada Ave., Apple Valley. Registration for the motorcycle ride begins at 9 a.m. and leaves at 11 a.m. Funds raised by the nonprofit Post 1776 American Legion Riders will be donated to the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Unit at the Minneapolis Veter-

Cpl. Benjamin Kopp ans Administration Hospital. Last year’s event raised $10,000. At 6 p.m, there will be a silent auction, for which donations of cash, gift cards and merchandise is being sought. More information can be obtained online at www. benkopp.org/Ben_Kopp_ Memorial_Ride.html or by contacting Mark Ceminsky, director of the Post 1776 American Legion Riders, at b75@msn. com or (612) 819-1334, or Rick Olsen, second vice, Post 1776 American Legion Riders, co-chair of the ride, at Rwolsen777@ yahoo.com or (612) 9103246; or Stephenson, cochair of the ride, at Iambenkoppsmother@gmail. com or (612) 868-7446. Tad Johnson can be reached at tad.johnson@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Mixed grade for 2012 legislative session From the standpoint of suburban and outstate communities, the 2012 legislative session on major issues was disappointing. Even the Vikings stadium plan approval, the centerpiece of the session, ignored a good suburban location in Arden Hills and an opportunity for major economic development in the northern region. Little was done to provide tax relief for suburban and outstate communities that lost $320 million in local government aid a year ago. Except for an increase of $50 per pupil unit to help pay interest cost on school borrowing, per pupil funding remains flat. School boards are borrowing money to operate, since $2.7 billion was delayed to balance the state budget in 2011. With no new local government aid and flat revenue for schools, look for property taxes to go up. The colleges and universities received no additional aid, and tuition increases have been announced. Jobs was the battle cry during the session. Passage of the stadium plan and the

ECM Editorial $496 million bonding bill will bring more jobs to Minnesota. Although most of the jobs will be temporary, they can serve as a bridge to better times for the construction industry, which sorely needs it. The governor, however, vetoed a Republican tax plan that could have brought more jobs by eliminating property taxes for business as well as tax credits for businesses that hire the unemployed. The bonding bill will bring new public buildings to three suburban communities: a $7 million Dakota County Technical College Transportation and Emerging Technologies Lab renovation in Rosemount, a $1 million addition to the Bio-Science and Allied Health unit at Anoka-Ramsey Community College in Coon Rapids and a $4 million asset preservation unit at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley. On the down side, $25 million to begin planning for the Southwest corridor light rail line was not in the bonding bill, despite

strong support from that area’s major businesses. Republicans like buses. One brightener was the creation of better oversight and management of the school trust lands. Although annual revenues from the trust center, around $2.1 million, is not big, the potential is great. Passage of the law was led by Rep. Denise Dittrich, DFLChamplin. The human services bill championed by Rep. Jim Abeler, R-Anoka, included $5.9 million for personal care attendants, restored half of the funding of group home care for low needs clients, allowed $4.7 million for those receiving dialysis and cancer treatment in emergency medical assistance and allowed the disabled adults to live in independent apartments. Suburban and outstate areas will get economic assistance through the surprising gambling bill. Mystic Lake Casino in Scott County and the Grand Casino in Mille Lacs County will be able to offer simulcast off-track betting. Canterbury Park in Shakopee and Running Aces Harness Park in Columbus

will be able to expand the number of poker tables from 50 to 80 and betting limits from $60 to $100. Owners contend these changes will allow higher racing purses and bring more business to the area. One blot on the session was the closed conference committee where the final deal on the Vikings was reached during the closed meeting by conferees walking in and out during the session to avoid rules on meetings. It clearly violated the spirit of the law and the “transparency” they boast about. Conference committees are usually open to the public. Unexpected bipartisan support on the stadium and bonding bill enabled the Legislature to adjourn on time and avoid a shutdown. We can only wish that this spirit could continue in the next session. This editorial is from the ECM Editorial Board. Sun Thisweek Newspapers and the Dakota County Tribune are part of ECM Publishers Inc.

Letters Final Exit Network responds To the editor: This is in reference to the recent indictments of five members of the Final Exit Network by the Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom (May 11 edition). Mr. Backstrom has portrayed FEN as a group of callous individuals who encourage and assist individuals to commit suicide. Nothing could be further from the truth. FEN is a nationwide nonprofit all-volunteer organization that works completely in compliance with the laws of each state. We have come together from disparate backgrounds with one goal: to educate the public on right-to-die issues. We never, under any circumstances, suggest, encourage or assist any individual to commit suicide. We provide information on the full range of choices available to individuals if and when they are faced with intractable pain or terminal illness. Two over-zealous prosecutors have preceded Mr. Backstrom in this misguided and vindictive effort to malign our organization. In Arizona, the jury found one defendant not guilty of the felony charges; two other elderly FEN members agreed to plead guilty to misdemeanors to avoid trials. In Georgia, the state Supreme Court completely threw out the charges against four FEN volunteers; the court agreed with FEN that dissemination of information is a protected First Amendment right. As to the depiction of FEN as an organization that disregards the wishes of family, needlessly inflicting pain on them – this, too, is a complete fabrication. FEN’s policy is to en-

courage individuals who contact us to also contact their families and obtain their understanding and support for their intent to exit. In most cases, this outreach is successful. In some rare cases, family members prefer their own solutions – confinement in a nursing home or mental institution and a prolongation of suffering – over the patient’s own choice as a competent adult. In those cases, FEN’s role is to protect the right of the individual to make their own autonomous decision. FEN is composed of individuals who are life-affirming and – like most people – wish to continue to enjoy their lives for as long as possible. But we side firmly with the right of individuals to decide when that enjoyment is no longer possible, and in those cases to decide that a death with dignity is the most fitting way to end a life well lived. Wendell Stephenson President, Final Exit Network

Backing Hamman-Roland To the editor: My dad was the veterans service director of Dakota County for 30 years until he retired last year. He worked hard and maintained relationships with the county commissioners and them with him. In fact, he would complain to me (a staunch Democrat) that I was ruining his Republican relationships and that he might lose all his Republican allies because of me. However, we were both dismayed with the rise of the Tea Party in neighboring counties that caused massive cuts to county aid that actually caused a fellow veterans director to resign and break down in tears. A well-known disabled veter-

an and partisan Republican activist with no secondary education and limited experience in government and social programs was her replacement. Which is why I am writing about my concern about the upcoming election in the county commissioner race. Frankly, I should not be getting involved and this is not a RepublicanDemocrat issue as I asked a well-known moderate Republican if he was planning to run in another open seat. This is about making sure our county is secure while still balancing the budget. And that our libraries are open almost every day, that we don’t have to travel to Hastings for county work, to keep county jobs that will in turn support local businesses, and veteran services, law enforcement, and the county judicial systems are not hurt by anti-govern-

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ment radicals like they have been in other counties. Which is why I am saying this bluntly since this is race is too important to make a mistake: Support Mary Hamman-Roland next November for county commissioner and not Tea Party activist Chris Gerlach. William Cory Labovitch South St. Paul

Take this first step and good things will come To the editor: Guest columnist Ibrahim Hirsi’s resume (“Recent college graduates step into the abyss,” Sun Thisweek May 25) indicates that many of his articles have been published by various newspapers in which he describes all the things that go wrong when people do not have decent jobs and salaries. To Hirsi I say: “Welcome to the real world.” As a college graduate in 1948 and a ton of high level experience in World War II and civilian life I took tests which indicated my preeminence in several different fields. Unfortunately, no jobs, so I took one that paid very little but gave me a chance to show that I could add to any employer’s bottom line. It didn’t take long for employers to recognize that I was money in the bank so my compensation skyrocketed. Take that first little step and good things will come. FRANKLIN WICKER Lakeville

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Graduates should work to find work To the editor: I read Ibrahim Hirsi’s guest column of May 25 with alarm. What is the University of Minnesota teaching their students – arrogance? Are they teaching that graduates should be “rewarded” ad infinitum solely for the “extra effort” of graduating? Do graduates really believe that the “White House” is the singular entity in our society that “creates” jobs – and that it functions exclusively for “aspiring recent graduates”? Do graduates not expect to provide a service, fulfill a need or create a product? Do graduates who complain that they have low paying jobs and are “competing with people who never set foot in a college or university,” not understand the concept of equal pay for equal work? If Mr. Hirsi thinks that only college graduates have the ability to “think critically” and “make good choices in life,” and that he is an example of those qualities, I tremble for our country. Diana Bratlie Lakeville

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pensed the chicken to its eternal destination. Now I have nothing against chickens and I don’t particularly favor dogs either, but the article points out that the chicken “enticed” the dog to slide under the fence and the dog’s instincts took over. My bemusement comes at the charging of the dog’s owners with a dangerous dog label. My wonderment comes from the use of my tax dollars in the salaries of the Dakota County chief deputy, time to discuss this at a Dakota County Board meeting, time by the sheriff to hand deliver a notice to the dog’s owners, the involvement of a Public Services and Revenue Division deputy director to settle this matter. The article goes on to tell us that the chickens were allowed to roam free, the dog was on the other side of the fence until it found a way under, and because this dog took matters into its own paws, it was to be charged with being a dangerous animal. The county has amended its dangerous dog policy to allow owners 14 days to appeal a notice of a determination to declare their dog dangerous. Really? All this over a roaming chicken and a dog. We have lost sight of what the purpose of these agencies are to serve. They should not be abused in this manner. I want the chicken owners to reimburse tax dollars for this action. I want my money back.

To the editor: It was with bemusement and wonderment that I read the story of Hazel the dog and the chicken (May 25). PATRICIA OLSON Seems Hazel took matters Burnsville into her own paws and dis-

“Farmington couple takes reins of family business” in the May 25 Sun Thisweek incorrectly stated the business is located in the Equicare building. It is located in the Equitare building, and its purchase was only partially financed by deferring compensation. Sun Thisweek regrets the errors.

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agents, from 1A included thigh-high boots and mini skirts; once she came to write a bond wearing a bikini top and shorts. “Her dress was offensive to most females,” Cover said. Rolloff said jail staff also complained about the bond agent’s clothing. “They were like, look what she’s wearing out there,” Rolloff said. “They didn’t think it was right that they come to jail looking like that. We don’t even allow our visitors to come to the jail like that; they have to be appropriately dressed to come to the jail to visit inmates.” Cover said the agent’s actions were “graphic” and caused increasing tension among the agents. Rolloff said she did not know the purpose for the dress, but it is “common practice” in some jails for some bond agents to offer kick-backs or reduced rates to inmates who distribute their business cards to other inmates. She said she does not think that kind of soliciting was occurring in the Dakota County Jail. Ahlberg said she has heard of bail bond companies using inmates to solicit business for them, but “it’s very illegal.” “Do I think it was happening in Dakota County with this certain company?” she said. “Yes. I just think bondsman get to know people … maybe a correctional officer will say their name.” Agents like Ahlberg and Cover who said they work to follow the rules grew frustrated with the activities of some other agents. Over time, tension grew and agents increasingly struggled to compete; some would interrupt each other during conversations with potential clients, Grant said. “A bail bond agent would be talking to someone, and another would butt right in and say: ‘If you need a good bail bond agent, use me,’ ” Grant said. “So the two bail bond agents would get into a verbal argument. Basically, there were fights over clients.”

Bellows said the situation was “getting out of hand.” In the jail lobby, agents sat on tables and chairs, offering information and bail bond services to those who appeared to be an inmate’s relative. Grant said his parents were solicited in July 2009 when they arrived to witness Grant’s swearing-in ceremony in the jail. “They thought it was funny,” Grant said. “I said you have to be kidding me.” An official complaint was filed with the Minnesota Judicial Branch in 2011 against a bail bond agent, said John Kostouros, director of court information. Kostouros said after an investigation, the complaint was dismissed because they were unable to corroborate its claims. Statewide, his agency received six complaints against bond agents regarding incidents in Minnesota courts in 2010 and eight complaints in 2011. Prior to that, the agency did not have a complaint system, he said. No complaints specific to Dakota County have been reported to the Minnesota Department of Commerce, but the department stated since 2010, it has investigated allegations of bail bond agents paying inmates to refer business, failure to report criminal proceedings, unlicensed activity and providing incorrect or misleading information on application, according to the department. To address issues at the Dakota County Jail, Grant said they held meetings with the bond agents and initially restricted them from the in-custody courtroom. Complaints slowed, but eventually revived, until about six months ago, when Dakota County officials restricted bail bond agents from the jail lobby or courtroom. Agents may go to the jail to meet clients who have contacted them by phone and made an appointment, Bellows said. Stew Peters, owner of Guaranteed Freedom Bail Bonds, said the ban has cost him about half his business.

He expressed frustration that the county punished everyone for the actions of a few. “The Sheriff’s Office and jail administration were unwilling to do their due diligence to find out who was creating the problem and have their license pulled,” Peters said. “Instead, they blanketed the entire industry … as if we all were causing problems.” Some bail bond agents have established the Minnesota Professional Bail Bond Association to seek better bail bond conditions. According to the website, www.mnpbba.com, they are fighting to secure court appearances with bail bonds instead of state-funded pretrial release programs and promoting professionalism in the bail bond industry. The organization seeks to demonstrate how helpful bonding companies are and work toward consistent bond reinstatement conditions in all Minnesota counties. It is seeking mandatory testing and continuing education classes for bond agent licensing and renewal. Bellows said there are good bond agents who have developed strong, positive ties with county jail administration. “There are some good people in there,” Bellows said. “They are like used car salesmen, just trying to make a living, but the environment can be tough,.” He said in making the restrictions, their concern was not for the bail bond agents, but for the visitors. “Citizens going through the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office have a right not to be approached for this kind of stuff,” he said. The changes that have happened over the last six months to a year, he said have “been pretty good.” “When I get complaints, I direct resources,” Bellows said. Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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District 196 Community Education classes District 196 Community Education will offer the following classes. To register or for more information, call (651) 423-7920 or visit www. district196.org/ce. • Family Knitting, 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays, June 4-11, at Yarn Garage, 2980 145th St. W., Rosemount. Fee: $39; $29 additional adult; $10 additional child. • TRX Total Body Sus-

pension, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 5-26, at Bodyblast Studio, 2020 Silver Bell Road, Suite 26, Eagan. Fee: $59. • Twig Furniture Workshop and Lunch, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at McNeely Farm near Red Wing. Fee: $129. • Youth Tennis Lesson Program, ages 5 to 7, 9 to 9:30 a.m., $52; ages 7 to 9,

9:30 to 10:10 a.m., $59; ages 9 to 12, 10:10 to 10:50 a.m., $59. Mondays-Thursdays, June 11-21, at Scott Highlands Middle School, 14011 Pilot Knob Road, Apple Valley. • Parkview Junior Instructional Series, ages 8 to 14, 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 12-Aug. 28, at Parkview Golf Course, 1310 Cliff Road, Eagan.

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over the year for the society, typically about $50,000 each year. It plans to reach its fundraising goal by collecting team contributions, concession sales and the silent auction. Sens said the silent auction will be bigger and better this year. The auction includes such items vacation and sports packages, gift baskets, donated services and much more. Individuals and businesses may donate items by contacting relay organizers. The relay also will raffle off a lawn mower, which has been painted purple and declares “Mowing Down Cancer” and was donated by Sears of Rosemount. Volunteers are needed for set up in the hours prior to the start at 6 p.m. June 23 and cleanup after it ends at 5 a.m. June 24 at Rosemount High School’s Irish Stadium. There is still time for people to participate, and the public is invited to any or all of the event. For more information about the relay, go online to www.relayforlife.org/rosemountmn or email rflrosemount@yahoo. com.

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through the process.” The large contingent of cancer survivors will kick off the night-into-day walking event not long after a 6 p.m. opening ceremony. “There really is a good reason for us to continue funding for research and services,” said Sens, who was a member of the Apple Valley relay committee from 2000-07 and is in her first year with the Rosemount crew. “The newly diagnosed are encouraged by the number of survivors and it gives them hope for their own future.” When the relay starts, one or more members of each team of eight to 15 people will continuously walk around the track until the next morning. The participants raise money, which goes to the American Cancer Society for research, education and caregiving support, by seeking pledges and selling luminaria bags that people can personalize in tribute to a loved one touched by cancer. The luminaries are lighted after night falls and a ceremony takes place to honor those who have lost their cancer battles. “This is a very emotional Tad Johnson can be reached time and one of reflection at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com for many who are there,” or facebook.com/sunthisweek. Sens said. The Rosemount relay has raised thousands of dollars

said. “It think it’s reflective of the significant danger associated with mishandling firearms. But it was not an intentional act on Mr. Dahl’s part.” The three men, former Apple Valley High School classmates, were handling guns that had been removed from locked storage at the Burnsville home, where the third man lived with his parents, according to Backstrom. Dahl initially told police he hadn’t been in the downstairs kitchenette that night where Hanson, who died the next day, was shot. Dahl eventually admitted to pointing and shooting the gun. “He said that all three of them had earlier been pointing the empty guns at each other, just playing around,” the criminal complaint said. Dahl was originally charged with second-degree manslaughter, reckless discharge of a firearm in a municipality, intentionally pointing a gun at another and recklessly handling a gun. He told police it was the first time he’d handled a gun, the complaint said. John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

on consumption and not “savings.” Advocates have long her For instance, in educaalded a flat tax as allowing tion, the federal Pell Grant taxpayers to complete their program would continue at tax returns on the back of a 2008 funding levels under postcard. the proposal. “Clearly something we The Paul plan calls for can look at doing,” Bills said of the flat tax proposed by American economists Robert Hall and Alvin Rabushka. Paul’s budget proposal freezes foreign aid funding at $5 billion – Israel would receive about half of the amount. Bills indicated he did not understand why the U.S. borrows from China in order to give money to other countries. The Paul proposal would have the U.S. running a federal government surplus within five years, according to Paul. “We can’t solve debt with more debt,” Bills said. Bills indicated that he has not signed a no new tax pledge, but is considering it. He expressed hope that Photo by T.W. Budig presumptive Republican Seven-year-old Hayden Bills inspects the Secretary of State’s Office as his dad, Rep. Kurt Bills of Rosemount, presidential candidate Mitt files as a candidate for U.S. Senate. Bills, the Republican- Romney would campaign in Minnesota. endorsed U.S. Senate candidate, filed for office May 29. He invited the former bills, from 1A

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As a television camera watches, Rep. Kurt Bills, R-Rosemount completes the paperwork of filing for U.S. Senate. Shepard, have filed for U.S. Massachusetts governor to House. “stand next to the bus,” re- “You will never be at the Senate. ferring to Bill’s official cam- apex of all knowledge,” Bills Klobuchar is expected to receive the DFL Party said. paign school bus. Bills, though suggest- Bills, with his wife Cindy endorsement at the party’s ing that on some issues he and their four children gath- state convention in Rocheswould not budge, indicated ered around him, explained ter on Saturday. a willingness to compromise that he would not be cam- Bills indicated he expecton other issues. paigning alone this summer. ed Klobuchar to advance a “You don’t come here “We look forward to it as federal budget agenda. to be a dictator,” he said of a family,” he said of touring T.W. Budig can be reached at serving in the Minnesota Minnesota. Legislature. So far two other can- tim.budig@ecm-inc.com or Bills is a freshman mem- didates, Democrats Dick facebook.com/sunthisweek. ber of the Republican Franson and Jack Edward

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Thisweekend Apple Valley author’s latest crime novel is receiving big buzz by Andrew Miller Sun Thisweek

Jeffrey Burton’s journey into darkness is starting to pay dividends. The Apple Valley author’s new novel, “The Chessman,” is a crime thriller about a serial killer who’s hunting his own copycat. Upon completing the manuscript Burton received an advance from his publisher, San Francisco-based MacAdam/Cage, which released a hardcover edition of “The Chessman” last week. One has to ask: What does someone who writes about murder, secret government plots and gory crime scene i nve s t i g at i o n s do with an advance? Purchase a collection of human skulls, perhaps? Maybe pay for a trip to visit the grave site of Edgar Allan Poe? “I bought Twins season tickets,” Burton said with a laugh. “The Chessman” is a dark novel whose publication has been filled with bright omens. It’s already received reviews in the New York Journal of Books, Midwest Book Review and Suspense Magazine. Publishers Weekly gave the novel a “starred” review, listing it among the best new books for the week of May 21. And Burton is eagerly

awaiting the release of the German-language edition of “The Chessman,” as the rights to the novel have been purchased by a German publisher for release in that country. While his writing often delves into

inspiration from his favorite mystery authors, such as Michael Connelly and Harlan Coben. And he logged long hours at his computer doing research for “The Chessman,” digging though websites on the FBI, criminal investigations, and the various geographical locations featured in the book to give his novel a true-to-life tone. “My hat is off to authors pre-Internet – they had to live in the library,” said Burton, who does his writing at night and on weekends as he’s employed at Health Partners as a designer of computer-based training courses. “ T h e Chessman” is Burton’s third book of fiction. In 2005 he published the short story collection “Shadow Play,” and his debut novel, “Sleuth Slayer” – a crime thriller co-written with his father, Bruce Burton – came out in 2008. “The Chessman” is available through online booksellers such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. More about the author is at www.JeffreyBBurton. com.

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the grim and horrorfilled elements of human nature, Burton relies on meticulous research, and a lifelong love of detective novels, to inform the more macabre aspects of his fiction. His real-world experience with blood-spattered crime scenes, he admits, is somewhat limited. “I’ve been a bookworm my entire life,” he said, Photo by Michael Crouser “and in the last decade I’ve sort of focused in on mys- Andrew Miller can be reached “The Chessman” is Jeffrey Burton’s third book of fiction. In 2005 he published the short tery novels.” at andrew.miller@ecm-inc.com story collection “Shadow Play,” and his debut novel, “Sleuth Slayer” – a crime thriller co Burton’s writing draws or facebook.com/sunthisweek. written with his father, Bruce Burton – came out in 2008.

arts calendar To submit items for the Arts Calendar, email: darcy. odden@ecm-inc.com. Books Larry Millett will be at the Apple Valley Barnes & Noble store, 14880 Florence Trail, from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 16, to sign copies of “Once There Were Castles: Lost Mansions and Estates of the Twin Cities.” Information: (952) 9978928. Camps The Allegro Choral Academy is now accepting registrations for its “Pitch Perfect” Summer Singing Camp June 18-21 at St. John’s in Lakeville for children ages 6 to 11. Find information and registration materials at www.allegroca.org or (952) 846-8585, artisticdirector@allegroca.org. Comedy

Darlene Westgor with special guest Shannan Paul at 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 1, and Saturday, June 2, at MinneHAHA Comedy Club, 1583 E. First Ave., Shakopee (lower level of Dangerfield’s), (612) 860-9388, www.minnehahacomedyclub. com. Tickets: $13. Concerts Feist will perform with The Low Anthem at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2, in the amphitheater at the Minnesota Zoo as part of Subway Music in Zoo. Tickets: $45. Information: www. mnzoo.com/musicinthezoo. The First John Philip Sousa Memorial Band will perform at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 3, at Caponi Art Park’s outdoor amphitheater. A $5 per person donation is suggested. The performance will be canceled in the event of poor weather. Information: www.caponiartpark. org.

Dance DAdance will present “The Three Bonnies” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 8, at Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Tickets are $26 for adults, $19 for seniors and $16 for students and can be purchased at the box office or via Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com. Exhibits Children’s Art Festival exhibit is on display through June 2 at Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Free. Information: (952) 8954685. World Travel Photography exhibit by artist Becqi Sherman will open June 2 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Information: (952) 985-4640.

ville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Free. Information: www.dakotacounty.us/ library. Farmington Dew Days runs June 13-16. Information: http://farmingtondewdays.com. The International Festival of Burnsville will take place from 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 16, in Nicollet Commons Park, Burnsville. The free festival will feature a variety of cultural dance and musical performances, ethnic food, cultural exhibits, and children’s activities. Information: www.intlfestburnsville.org.

Theater The Chameleon Theatre Circle will present “A Chorus Line” at 7:30 p.m. June 1-2, 7-9 and 14-16 and at 2 p.m. June 3, 10 and 17 at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Tickets are $20 for adults; $17 for students, Festivals I Love Burnsville Week will seniors, and groups and can be be celebrated June 2-9. Infor- purchased at the box office or mation: www.burnsville.org/in- via Ticketmaster at (800) 9822787 or ticketmaster.com. dex.aspx?NID=742. Rhythm & Words Family Music and Book Festival will Workshops/classes be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Music Together in the ValSaturday, June 9, at the Burns- ley offers classes for parents

and their infant, toddler and preschool children in Rosemount, Farmington, Lakeville and Apple Valley. Information: www.musictogetherclasses. com or (651) 439-4219. The Eagan Art House offers classes for all ages. For a complete listing go to www. eaganarthouse.org or call (651) 675-5521. Dan Petrov Art Studio in Burnsville offers oil painting classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced skill level painters, www.danpetrovart. com, (763) 843-2734. Teens Express Yourself with Paint, 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at Brushworks School of Art in Burnsville, www.BrushworksSchoolofArt.com, (651) 214-4732. Drama/theater classes for ages 4 and up at River Ridge Arts Building, Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Special needs theater program (autism-DCD), ages 5 and older, Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Join other 55-plus adults at the Eagan Art House to create beaded jewelry. The Jewelry Club meets on the third Friday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m.

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Fee is $3 and includes all supplies. Bring any old jewelry you would like to re-make. 3981 Lexington Ave. S., (651) 6755500. 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. Beginner country line dance classes on Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Lakeville VFW, 8790 Upper 208th St. $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. Country line dance classes on Wednesdays at the Lakeville Senior Center, 20732 Holt Ave. Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; Intermediate, 10 a.m.-noon. $5/ class. Call Marilyn (651) 4637833. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn.gov, (952) 985-4640.

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family calendar To submit items for the Family Calendar, email: darcy. odden@ecm-inc.com.

Celebration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the LeDuc Historic Estate, 1629 Vermillion St., Hastings. Learn about heritage varieties and planting container gardens. Free. Pre-purchase an EarthBox container for $40 to plant your own container garden at the event. Call (651) 437-7055 or email Leduc@ co.dakota.mn.us to purchase. Information: www.dakotahistory. org. Citizens Climate Lobby meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. Speaker via phone link will be former Congressman Bob Inglis, R-South Carolina, author of the “Raise Wages, Cut Carbon Act” of 2009. Information: Paul Hoffinger, (651) 882-0671. Ducktails & Bobbysox/ Back to ’50s - ’60s from 4 to 9 p.m. at Rosemount American Legion, 14590 Burma Ave. Car and hot rod show. Music, games, root beer floats and more. Information: (651) 4233380.

Friday, June 1 Summer Spectacular Fundraiser + Night of Music & Fun by the Moms and Neighbors organization from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 1, at Carbone’s in Rosemount. Music by The Prospects begins at 8:30 p.m. Includes silent auction and raffle. Proceeds will be donated to families in need in District 196. Summer Fresh Friday Film, “Fresh,” 6 to 8 p.m. at Valley Natural Foods, 13750 County Road 11, Burnsville. Information: (952) 891-1212, ext. 221. Forever Wild Family Friday: Forty Shades of Green, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Lebanon Hills Visitor Center – Discovery Room, Lebanon Hills Regional Park, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Listen to music by the Forty Shades of Green band around the campfire. All ages. Free. Registration required. Information: http://www.co.dakota. mn.us/LeisureRecreation/Coun- Monday, June 4 Lakeville Boy Scout Troop tyParks/Calendar. 263 birthday party celebration for its 20th year from 5 to 8 Saturday, June 2 Free women’s car care p.m. at McGuire Middle School clinic from 9 to 11 a.m. at H&H cafeteria followed by a Court of Automotive, 21480 Keokuk Honor from 8 to 9 p.m. All forAve., Lakeville. Information: Re- mer Scouts and their parents becca@hh-automotive.com or are invited. Information: Mike Cole, (952) 292-4668, or Mark Rebecca at (952) 469-1520. Heritage Harvest Garden Andres, (612) 207-6673.

Tuesday, June 5 Family Fun Tuesday: Jump, Sing, and Explore: Discovering the Natural World with MacPhail Center for Music, 10 to 11 a.m. at Caponi Art Park, Eagan. Free. A $4 donation is suggested. Information: www.caponiartpark. org. Information session on public school online, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Best Western Nicollet Inn, 14201 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Hosted by the tuition-free, K-12 online program MTS Minnesota Connections Academy. Prospective parents and students invited. Speak with faculty, learn about the curriculum, technology tools, and the enrollment process. RSVP to www. connectionsacademy.com or call (800) 382-6010. Thursday, June 7 Thursday Rockin’ Readers at 11:15 a.m. at Nicollet Commons Park, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Hidden Valley Principal Jon Bonneville will read to children for 20 minutes. Kidz Dance will perform at noon for the Thursday Rockin’ Lunch Hour concert at Nicollet Commons Park, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Free. Friday, June 8 Outdoor movie, “Zoo Keeper,” 7:30 p.m. seating, dusk showtime, part of Burnsville’s “Flicks on the Bricks” se-

ries at Nicollet Commons Park in the Heart of the City. Saturday, June 9 Eagan LakeFest, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blackhawk Park, Eagan. Free fishing (equipment provided, no license needed), natural resource booths, children’s art, music and more. Information: www.cityofeagan. com or (651) 675-5300. Wild Plants for Health & Good Eating, 10 a.m. to noon, Ritter Farm Park, 19300 Ritter Trail, Lakeville. For all ages, families encouraged. Many “weeds” actually can be very important sources for good nutrition and great health. Cost: $5 per person or $15/ per family. Blood drives The American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. • June 1, 3 to 8 p.m., Carmike 15 Cinemas, 15630 Cedar Ave., Apple Valley. • June 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kowalski’s Market, 1646 Diffley Road, Eagan. • June 4, 1 to 6 p.m., Prince of Peace Church, Christian Life Center, 13901 Fairview Drive, Burnsville. • June 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Uponor, 5925 148th St. W., Apple Valley.

theater and arts briefs Family Fun Tuesdays Caponi Art Park and Learning Center, Eagan, will host local and regional artists on Tuesday mornings throughout the summer as part of its Family Fun Tuesdays series geared toward children ages 3 to 12 with a parent or guardian. All events take place Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. The events are free, with a $4 per person suggested donation. June schedule: • June 5: Jump, Sing, and Explore: Discovering the Natural World with MacPhail Center for Music • June 12: Cheremosh! Ukrainian folk dance ensemble

• June 19: Carnatic music of South India with Nirmala Rajasekar and the Naadha Rasa Ensemble • June 26: Open Eye Figure Theater’s “The Amazing Cow Boat” puppet show A complete schedule and more information is at www. caponiartpark.org/programs/familyfuntuesdays/.

Handbell choir to perform The Wesley Bell Ringers, a group of 33 high school students from Christ United Methodist Church in Salt Lake City, Utah, will play their nearly 200 handbells in concert at 7 p.m. Friday, June 15, at River Hills United Methodist Church, 11100 River Hills Drive, Burnsville.

The concert is part of the 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the event choir’s 47th annual concert of poor weather. tour.

International Concert, craft Festival on Father’s The International Festival of Burnsville will be 3 Day to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 16,

The Minnesota Sinfonia returns to Eagan’s Caponi Art Park at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 17, for its annual Father’s Day Summer Pops Concert. Craft supplies will be on hand before and during the performance for children and families to create a snaking community sculpture. The event is free, with a $5 per person suggested donation. The performance will be rescheduled for July

at Nicollet Commons Park, 12600 Nicollet Ave. The event will feature food and vendor tents. Cultural displays, dancers, musicians and other entertainers will highlight the city’s diverse population and traditions. Tickets are available at Burnsville City Hall or at the festival. For more information, visit www.intlfestburnsville.org or call Margo Swanson at (612) 308-9038.

Dinosaurs come alive at Minnesota Zoo The Minnesota Zoo is taking on a prehistoric feel this summer with its new exhibit, “Dinosaurs!” The exhibit on the zoo’s Northern Trail features 15 massive animatronic dinosaurs, including Tyrannosaurus Rex, Brachiosaurus and others. It runs through Sept. 3 and cost is $4 in addition to regular zoo admission. “The zoo celebrates the diversity of life, and no time period better illustrates our earth’s fantastic array of life than the Jurassic Period, when dinosaurs dominated the planet,” said zoo director Lee Ehmke. “We expect the accurate, active and awesome replicas of the great extinct reptiles – encountered in the beautiful setting of the zoo’s 485 acres of forest, lakes and grassy hills – will be enormously popular.” The dinosaurs, which were built by a team of engineers and artists with Texas-based Billings Productions, are made of steel and a “skin” material composed of a special urethane compound that protects them from inclement weather. Each dinosaur is fitted with its own “electronic brain” to control movement and sound. More about “Dinosaurs!” is at www.mnzoo.org. —Andrew Miller

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Section baseball final four is set Burnsville, Eastview, Lakeville North, Eagan to play for 3AAA title

by Mike Shaughnessy Sun Thisweek

In professional baseball you almost never see a team with a nine-run lead put on a squeeze play because that often leads to harsh words from the opposition, not to mention a brushback pitch or two. It’s different in high school baseball, particularly in the playoffs where reducing wear and tear on pitchers is paramount. So with the bases loaded in the fifth inning and Eastview leading Lakeville South by nine in a secondround Section 3AAA playoff game Monday afternoon, Lightning coach Tom Strey called for the squeeze. His son Patrick put down the bunt and a run scored – the final run of the Lightning’s 10-0, five-inning victory. By ending the game in the fifth inning by the 10run rule when it had the chance, the Lightning saved its pitchers a couple innings of work, which could help when the final four phase of the section tournament starts Friday at Alimagnet Park in Burnsville. “Once you’re in the playoffs, you have to save your pitching,” Tom Strey said. “Al (Lakeville South coach Al Iversen) is a veteran coach, and he understood what we were doing. In fact, he told me he called it from the dugout. If the situation was reversed, I think he would have done the same

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Eastview catcher Ryan Reger tags out Lakeville South’s Will Lundquist at the plate during the Lightning’s 10-0 victory in a Section 3AAA baseball playoff game Monday afternoon. thing, and I would have understood.” The victory sends Eastview (16-5) to the double-elimination phase of the section tournament, where it will play Lakeville North (15-5) at 5 p.m. Friday at Alimagnet Park. Burnsville (19-2) plays Eagan (11-10) at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Three games will take place at Alimagnet Park on

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Eagan’s Maddie Gourley (left) and Apple Valley’s Jaryn Pipkins run the girls 200-meter preliminaries at the Section 3AA meet Tuesday. Eagan finished third in the South Suburban Conference meet last week.

Saturday at noon, 2:30 and 5 p.m. Two teams will remain after Saturday’s final game, and they will meet for the section championship at 7 p.m. June 5 at Alimagnet. If a second championship game is needed, it would be 7 p.m. June 6. The top four seeds in Section 3AAA made it past Monday’s quarterfinal round. No. 1 seed and

defending state champion Burnsville dispatched Simley 14-6, No. 3 seed Lakeville North edged St. Thomas Academy 5-4 and No. 4 seed Eagan defeated Park of Cottage Grove 9-4. Eastview, the No. 2 seed, has won nine of its last 11 games. “When you get to Alimagnet (for the section final four) it’s definitely a lot

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Apple Valley boys edge Rosemount by 2 points Sun Thisweek

A third-place finish in a track and field event isn’t always something that draws cheers, but for Apple Valley’s boys, it was huge. The Eagles held a sixpoint lead over Rosemount in the team standings at the South Suburban Conference championships, which meant that if the Irish won the 4x400-meter relay, the final event, Apple Valley would have to finish fourth or higher to hang on to the team title. Jalen Stewart, Jacob Borman, Jordan Charles and Alex Brandel took third in the event, giving the Eagles enough points to hold off defending conference champion Rosemount, which won

the 4x400 at the conference finals May 23 at Burnsville High School. Apple Valley scored 127 points to Rosemount’s 125. Eastview was third with 88. Relays were key to Apple Valley’s victory. The Eagles’ DaShawn Lewis, Quinn Hooks, Patrick O’Neil and Steven Wilson set a conference record of 43.48 seconds in winning the 4x100. Apple Valley set the previous record last year in the first South Suburban Conference championships. Stewart, Charles, Dom McDew-Stauffer and Wilson won the 4x200 in 1 minute, 31.08 seconds. The Eagles were second in the 4x800 in 8:16.52 with Tyler Roberts, Luke Tansey, Nick Hughes and Brandel.

different,” said Eastview shortstop and captain Scott Nelson. “People tend to be more uptight. But I love it. I think it’s a lot more fun.” Eastview pushed its lead over Lakeville South to 5-0 with a four-run third inning, then added five more in the fifth to end the game. Four Mike Shaughnessy is at mike. Lightning players – Aus- shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com or tin Hebig, Quinn Trusty, facebook.com/sunthisweek. Brennan Espinda Banick

Apple Valley senior Kevin Davis runs the 110-meter hurdles at the Section 3AA preliminaries Tuesday at the University of St. Thomas. Davis won the South Suburban Conference championship in that event last week.

Eagles hold on for SSC track title by Mike Shaughnessy

and Evan DeCovich – had two hits apiece, and Hebig, Espinda Banick and Patrick Strey drove in two runs each. DeCovich pitched a five-inning two hitter with eight strikeouts. After Monday’s game, Tom Strey wouldn’t name a starting pitcher for Friday’s matchup with Lakeville North. DeCovich seems an obvious choice because he leads the team in victories (five), complete games (four), earned-run average (1.32) and innings (42 1/3). But he has had at least six days’ rest before each of his starts and if he pitches Friday it will be on three days’ rest. Still, he’s all but certain to start one of Eastview’s games this weekend, with Trusty (26 innings) and Patrick Strey (23 1/3 innings) also likely to see time on the mound. Eastview is still seeking its first trip to the state tournament. The Lightning has been to the section final four several times recently but has yet to get past that stage. “No. 1, you see some good teams there,” Tom Strey said. “Year in and year out, it’s one of the toughest sections in the state, and the team that wins it often has been one of the favorites to win the state championship.”

Eagles senior Mitch Hechsel was conference champion in the 400 in 50.56 seconds. Another senior, Kevin Davis, won the 110 hurdles in 15.79. Charles leaped 45 feet, 6 1/4 inches to win the triple jump. McDew-Stauffer was runner-up to Lakeville South’s Tom Ryan in shot put and discus. Rosemount’s Charlie Broback, Chandler Dye, Kyle Johnson and Tegan Overbey won the 4x400 relay in 3:28.43. The Irish also had strong performances in distance events. Dye won the 1,600 in 4:30.27, with Calvin Lehn and Nathan Rock finishing third and fifth. Lehn and Rock were second and third to Burnsville’s Cole O’Brien in the 3,200.

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Rosemount senior Stephen Sawyer runs the boys 110-meter hurdles at the Section 3AA track and field preliminaries Tuesday at the University of St. Thomas. Last week, the Irish finished second to Apple Valley by two points at the South Suburban Conference finals.

Johnson was runner-up in the 400 and the 800. Rosemount senior Darrell Hunt was conference long jump champion at 21-3 1/2. Eastview senior Leandre Kennedy was one of the top sprinters at the conference championships, winning the 100 dash in 11.63 and taking second in the 200. Lightning junior Ryan Lockard was second in the long jump, less than 1 inch behind Rosemount’s Hunt. The Eastview 4x100 relay of Jahkye McClarron, Eric Krupke, Alexander PearsonSuker and Kennedy finished second in a time (43.83) that was faster than the previous conference record.

pion Lakeville South dominated at the South Suburban Conference championships, winning the girls team title by more than 70 points over Prior Lake. Apple Valley was fifth overall but had a memorable performance in the pole vault, where senior Emily Bonewell, junior Hannah Linder and senior Kelsey Harms took the top three places. All cleared 10-6, as did the fourth-place finisher, Eastview’s Allie Funk. Bonewell and Linder had to participate in a jump-off to determine the conference champion, and Bonewell won. Apple Valley’s Megan SSC girls meet Maki, Haille Schliesing, State True Team cham- Jaryn Pipkins and Amanda

Sonneburg won the 4x200 relay in 1:47.63. Eastview finished seventh in the girls team competition, led by junior Erica Bestul, who won the 800 in 2:22.26. The Lightning also was second in the 4x400 relay with Kathryn Eaton, Cecelia Rivera, Bestul and Melita Ware. Rosemount senior Natalie Busher was the conference triple jump champion at 37-0 3/4. She also took third place in the high jump. Madeline Phillips was second in the 300 hurdles for the Irish, who were eighth in the girls team standings. Mike Shaughnessy is at mike. shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Notebook: State opponent’s lineup choice bothers Eagan coach Rochester Mayo boys tennis team has highly-ranked girl by Mike Shaughnessy Sun Thisweek

Eagan boys tennis coach Scott Nichols chose his words carefully because he has a daughter who plays the sport. The bottom line: The Wildcats’ opponent in the

state Class AA boys team quarterfinals next week probably will have a girl in its lineup, a decision that has been criticized by some other coaches, including Nichols. Rochester Mayo won last year’s state title with 12-year-old seventh-grader

Ingrid Neel playing second and third singles. The Spartans play Eagan in this year’s quarterfinals at 2 p.m. June 5 at the University of Minnesota Baseline Tennis Center. Neel isn’t just any player – she’s one of the nation’s top-ranked competitors in

her age group. She won all three of her singles matches in last year’s state boys team tourney. The only way she won’t play against Eagan next week is if she isn’t healthy; a back injury slowed her this season and caused the Spartans to move her from the singles

lineup to No. 2 doubles. Nichols emphasized he has no problem with Neel personally. But he said if a school has boys and girls tennis teams, he believes the boys team should not be able to augment its lineup by adding exceptionally talented girls. Because she

chose to play for the boys team, Neel cannot play girls tennis at Mayo. “It’s a sore subject with me,” said Nichols, who also is the Eagan girls tennis coach. “My daughter is a 12-and-under USTA (U.S. See Notebook, 11A

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Eagles reach section final

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Eastview’s Kerrigan Hoshaw pitches against Burnsville in a Section 3AAA softball playoff game Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Rick Orndorf

Apple Valley’s Liz Hermes makes a quick change of direction near the Bloomington Jefferson goal during a Section 3 girls lacrosse semifinal game Tuesday. The Eagles won 9-8 and played Lakeville North for the section championship Thursday night. notebook, from 10A Tennis Association) player. She’ll be a seventh-grader in the fall, and she might have a chance to play girls varsity tennis for me.” Having his daughter try out for the boys team hasn’t been considered, Nichols said. The other side of the argument is that Neel, who at 13 is the USTA Northern Section’s top-ranked girls 18-and-under player, might have little competition in varsity girls tennis, and competing on a boys team is better than not playing high school tennis at all. Nichols said there are other girls who could have helped boys tennis teams if they chose that route, but doing so would have weakened the girls teams they played for. “Two years ago when we lost to Eden Prairie in the state championship match, Danielle Donahue was the No. 1 singles player on our girls team,” said Nichols. “She probably would have

been the fourth-best player on the boys team. I’m not saying we would have beaten Eden Prairie (Eagan lost 6-1 in the 2010 Class AA final), but she would have made us a stronger team. “I’d be all for a co-ed season because that way my son and daughter could play on the same team. But until we get that, I think they should be separate.”

Lacrosse awards The Minnesota Minute Men and Minnesota Swarm will announce the Mr. and Ms. Lacrosse winners, as well as the Mr. and Ms. Goalie selections, at a banquet at 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Crowne Plaza Riverfront Hotel in St. Paul. The seven Mr. Lacrosse finalists include two players from the South Suburban Conference – Eastview attackman Jacob Heppner and Rosemount attackman Matt Weller. Ms. Lacrosse finalists include Apple Valley midfielder Hannah Segar and Eagan midfielder Simone Haugen.

Tickets for the banquet are $35 and can be purchased online at minnesotaminutemen.com. Weller and Eastview junior attackman Ryan McNamara also were among seven Minnesota players to earn All-America status from the state boys coaches association. Weller, McNamara, Lakeville North midfielder Charlie Hayes, Apple Valley defender Blake Broberg and Apple Valley midfielder Mike Mahre also were named first-team All-State by the boys coaches association. Eagan midfielders Cullen Willox and Scott Pescheret, along with defenseman Calvin Lamb, were second-team All-State, as was Lakeville North goalie Grant Wilson. Eagan defenseman Nick Holmin and Lakeville North defenseman Pat Mines are thirdteam All-State.

Lightning rally 60 feet short Softball team falls to Burnsville 2-1 in section tourney by Mike Shaughnessy Sun Thisweek

As often is the case in playoff games, once it’s over one team quickly packs its gear and leaves while the other sticks around, posing for photos and speaking with well-wishers. Only this time the team that won was the one hustling to catch its bus. Burnsville held off Eastview 2-1 in a Section 3AAA softball elimination game Tuesday afternoon and Eagan High School and needed to be back less than 24 hours later to face Bloomington Jefferson for the championship. The section final was still in progress when this edition went to press. Eastview, meanwhile, took over the diamond for an elaborate ceremony to say goodbye to the seven seniors on the team. The underclassmen, grouped by age, waited at each base as the seniors circled the bases one last time for the LightMike Shaughnessy is at mike. ning before finally greeting shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com or the coaches at home plate. facebook.com/sunthisweek. “We’re graduating some people with a lot of heart,” said Nicole Newton, one of

the Eastview coaches. “The seventh inning (Tuesday) is what softball is all about – we had the tying run at third base with two out. Burnsville’s a great team. They’ll always be competitive as long as Hillary (Hansen, the Blaze’s head coach) is there. But we fought hard.” Samantha Weinberg, whose homer in the fifth inning produced Eastview’s run, led off the seventh inning with a single and moved to second on Kara Sjostrom’s sacrifice bunt. Marissa Leners then ran for Weinberg and moved to third on a groundout. A foul popup to the catcher ended the game. Weinberg is one of seven seniors on an Eastview team that finished 13-9 and knocked off the section’s No. 2 seed, Lakeville North, during the playoffs. Also graduating are Paige Palkovich, Ariana Hipolito, Alyssa Besch, Sophie Albright, Meredith Crocker and Sophie Runing. Palkovich, who pitched and played shortstop for the Lightning, will join the University of Minnesota softball team

next year. Eastview also has a promising future with ninthgraders such as Sjostrom, outfielder Melissa Barry and Kerrigan Hoshaw, the starting pitcher Tuesday against Burnsville. Newton is one of several Eastview assistant coaches who managed the varsity program on an interim basis following the resignation of former head coach Mike Haugh over the winter. The coaching situation for 2013 has yet to be finalized, although Newton said she anticipates she and her colleagues will remain involved with the program. The players seemed not to be bothered by the changes. “All of the coaches on staff have been here for a while,” Newton said. “The players knew us, on and off the field. I’m sure there was a learning curve for them, but they did a great job with it.” Mike Shaughnessy is at mike. shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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The Eagan and Lakeville resource centers will kick off summer with Hope Speaks – a one-day food and fund drive – from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, June 11. Hope Speaks is a supplemental summer food program sponsored by the resource centers for families with children. There are two ways to participate: • Hold a food and fund drive and have volunteers deliver on Monday, June 11: The Pantry in

Eagan at 3904 Cedar Grove Parkway or the Lakeville Pantry, 20730 Holyoke Ave., Suite 139. • Spread the word. Individuals may bring their donations to the Eagan or Lakeville food shelf, or make an online donation at www.eaganrc.org on Monday, June 11. Each dollar donated can purchase $10 worth of food. To donate online, or view a list of kid-friendly foods and other support materials, go to www.eaganrc.org.

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Rosemount Briefs Robert Trail Library teen programs Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount, has planned the following teen programs. Call (651) 480-1200 for more information. • Saturday, June 2, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Volunteen training. Applications can be picked up at the library, or downloaded from the library website. • Monday, June 11, Summer Reading starts. • Wednesday, June 13, 2 to 3 p.m., All Tressed Up. Work with a professional beautician to learn curling iron, flat iron, and other hairstyling techniques.

Bring a curling iron or flat iron. Registration required. • Monday, June 18, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Steampunk Mystery Mayhem: An Interactive Mystery. Use brainpower to solve mysterious happenings and dastardly deeds at the library. Registration required. • Wednesday, June 20, 2 to 3 p.m., Meet the Medical Examiner. Dr. Lindsey Thomas will present a slideshow of her most interesting cases and offer advice on how to pursue a CSItype career. • Monday, June 25, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Recycled Sweater Pouches with Eagan Art House. Create pouches from old sweaters. Embellish with needle felting and beads. Supplies

provided. Registration required. • Thursday, June 28, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Teen Group. Wii, games. Discuss programs for January-May 2013.

Rosemount Parks and Rec Rosemount Parks and Recreation will offer the following programs. Register online at www. ci.rosemount.mn.us/parks or call (651) 322-6000 for more information. • ECO-Zone Camp – An Adventure in Ecology Exploration, ages 6 to 9, 1 to 3 p.m. June 25-28 at Central Park. Wear comfortable walking shoes, apply sunscreen and bring a water

bottle each day. Cost is $25. • Skateboard Camp, ages 7 to 12, 9 a.m. to noon June 25-28 at Rosemount Skate Park. A skateboard and helmet are mandatory. Kneepads, elbow pads and wrist guards are highly recommended. Cost is $96. • Cool Girls Art School, ages 5 to 11, 10 a.m. to noon June 25-28 in Room 204, Rosemount Community Center. Bring a white T-shirt, beverage, nut-free snack and your favorite girly CD. Cost is $94. • Movie in the Park, dusk, Saturday, June 23, at Central Park Amphitheater. See “Dolphin Tale.” Free. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Weather-related updates: (952) 985-1780, option No. 6.

Input sought for Highway 52/County Road 66 plan Area residents, commuters and business owners are invited to get information and provide feedback on plans to construct a reduced conflict intersection at Highway 52/County Road 66 in Vermillion Township, just north of Hampton. The new design aims to eliminate the most dangerous movements at the existing intersection while maintaining full access in all directions using U-turn lanes and turn lanes. The new intersection is scheduled for construction in summer 2013. The open house will be held Tuesday, June 5

from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Vermillion City Hall, located at 105 Main St. Those attending will be able to view the project’s layout and design, take home informational materials and ask questions directly to MnDOT engineering and design staff. To request an ASL or foreign language interpreter, or other reasonable accommodation, call Janet Miller at (651) 366-4720 or 1-800657-3774 (Greater Minnesota), 711 or 1-800-6273529 (Minnesota Relay), or send an email to janet.rae. miller@state.mn.us at least one week in advance.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED PUBLIC BUSINESS SUBSIDY IN THE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Apple Valley Economic Development Authority will meet at the Municipal Center, 7100 W. 147th Street, on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting is to hold a public hearing on a proposed public business subsidy pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 116J.993 to 116J.995. Said hearing relates to a proposed business subsidy for Time Square Shopping Center II, LLC, the beneficiary, for the purposes of supporting building and site renovations to be made to Time Square Shopping Center at 7525-148th Street W., and 7530 and 7540-149th Street W. Specific terms and obligations for the proposed business subsidy are detailed in a draft public business subsidy agreement between the City and the beneficiary, a copy of which will be available for review at the City Offices during business hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that these proceedings are instituted by the Apple Valley Economic Development Authority. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard at said time and place. DATED this 25th day of May, 2012. /s/ Stephanie Marschall Stephanie Marschall, Deputy City Clerk 3034100 6/1/12

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED PUBLIC BUSINESS SUBSIDY IN THE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the AppleValley Economic Development Authority will meet at the Municipal Center, 7100 - 147th Street W., on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at 5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting is to hold a public hearing on a proposed public business subsidy pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 116J.993 and 116J.995. Said hearing relates to a proposed business subsidy for Stream International, Inc., the beneficiary, for the purposes of substantially renovating approximately 19,600 sq. ft. of existing tenant space in the Time Square Shopping Center, located at 7530 and 7540-149th Street W. Specific terms and obligations for the proposed business subsidy are detailed in a draft public business subsidy agreement between the City and the beneficiary, a copy of which will be available for review at the City Offices during business hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that these proceedings are instituted by the Apple Valley Economic Development Authority. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard at said time and place. DATED this 25th day of May, 2012. /s/ Stephanie Marschall Stephanie Marschall, Deputy City Clerk 3034135 6/1/12

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Martin McCormick Kristal Irene Martin and Ryan Michael McCormick were married May 4, 2012. Kristal is the daughter of Loren and Linda Martin, Lakeville, MN. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the Univ. of Sioux Falls, and is employed with Iron Mountain, Bloomington. Ryan is the son of Michael and Margaret McCormick, Crosslake, MN. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the U of M-Duluth, and is Sales Manager at Apple Ford, Shakopee. The wedding was held at The Wilds Golf & Country Club in Prior Lake, with Reverend Paul Marzahn officiating. A reception at The Wilds followed the ceremony. The newlyweds reside in Prior Lake.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED PUBLIC BUSINESS SUBSIDY AND SUBMISSION OF MINNESOTA INVESTMENT FUND APPLICATION IN THE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Municipal Center, 7100 - 147th Street W., on June 14, 2012, at 7 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting is to hold a public hearing pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 116J.994, Subdivision 2, relative to the submittal of an application to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for Minnesota Investment Fund loan funds on behalf of Stream International, Inc. A copy of the application will be available for review at the City Offices during business hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that these proceedings are instituted by the Apple Valley City Council. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard at said time and place. DATED this 25th day of May, 2012 /s/ Stephanie Marschall Stephanie Marschall, Deputy City Clerk 3034169 6/1/12

PUBLIC NOTICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 196 Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools Educating our students to reach their full potential CALL FOR BIDS Dairy Products Notice is hereby given that BIDS will be received for Food and Nutrition Services' Dairy Products by Independent School District 196 at the District Office located at 3455 153rd St W, Rosemount, MN 55068 until 9:30 a.m. on June 8, 2012, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Complete instructions on how to obtain Bidding Documents can be found at: http://www.district196.org/District/LegalNotices/ index.cfm. If you should have any questions regarding this bid you may contact the Food and Nutrition Department at (651) 683-6959. Joel Albright, Board Clerk Independent School District 196 3025232 5/25-6/1/12

PUBLIC NOTICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 196 Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools Educating our students to reach their full potential CALL FOR BIDS Wireless LAN Cabling Infrastructure Notice is hereby given that BIDS will be received for the purpose of securing a contract for installation of Category 6e cabling for a wireless LAN infrastructure by Independent School District 196 at the District Office, 3455 153rd Street West, Rosemount, MN 55068, until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. Complete instructions on how to obtain Bidding Documents from Elert & Associa t e s c a n b e f o u n d a t : http://www.district196.org/District/LegalNotices/ index.cfm. If you should have any questions regarding this bid you may contact Sandi Parr at (651) 705-1221. Joel Albright, Board Clerk Independent School District 196 3025254 5/25-6/1/12

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Age 94, of Park Rapids, MN passed away peacefully on May 18, 2012 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living. Hilda was born on June 11, 1917, in Colome, SD to Jacob and Matilda (Kahler) Schamber. As a young woman, Hilda worked on her parents' farm in SD and helped care for her younger siblings. On June 28, 1947, she was united in marriage to Robert McCarthy in Luverne, MN. She was a homemaker who loved to make German dishes and sing German songs. She shared the love of baseball with her husband and was a huge Minnesota Twins fan. Hilda's outlook on the world was always with a smile on her face. Everyone she saw was always greeted with a hearty smile, a smile she carried to the very end. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; grandsons, Tracy and Brandon Hale; stepson, Damon McCarthy, Sr.; 3 sisters; 3 brothers. She is survived by daughters, Peggy Hale of Houston, TX, Judy (Kaj) Granholm of Nevis, MN; 4 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; 3 stepgrandchildren; 4 step great grandchildren; 3 sisters; 1 brother. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on June 5, 2012 at Methodist Church in Plankinton, SD with the Rev. Atkins officiating. Visitation will be held two hours before services at the church. Interment will be in Mitzpah Cemetery followed by a luncheon at the church. Memorials may be made to Dementia Care Foundation, 69531 213th St., Darwin, MN 55324.

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Six-year-old Chloe Rousseau was all smiles as she planted flowers May 4 at Greenleaf Elementary in Apple Valley as part of a community service project undertaken by Daisy Troop 55500. A Black Hills spruce tree and other flora were planted by the first-year Daisy troop, which is made up of kindergartners and first-graders at the school. The girls used proceeds from their Girl Scout cookie sales to fund the service project.

Children’s garden camp A snack will be served. The cost of the camp is $5 per child. Scholarships are available. Minnesota Farmers Union and Dakota County Farmers Union will present the program. Preregistration is requested by June 8. To register, contact Dori Klein at (507) 843-4560 or ddklein@sleepyeyetel.net.

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Pahl’s Market, 6885 160th St. W., Apple Valley, will host “Gardening for Kids Day Camp” for children ages 5 to 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 15. Campers will tour the facilities, watch demonstrations and plant a seedling that they will be able to take home. Other activities will include games and crafts.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Municipal Center, 7100 147th Street West, on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting is to hold a public hearing for a proposed subdivision of an existing platted lot. Said hearing relates to property generally located at the northeast corner of Foliage Avenue and 152nd Street West, and legally described as: Lot 2, Block 1, HILLCREST ACRES FOURTH, Dakota County, Minnesota, according to the recorded plat thereof, on file and of record in the Office of the Dakota County Recorder. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that these proceedings are instituted upon the petition of AutoZone and Vermillion State Bank. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard at said time and place. DATED this 25th day of May, 2012. /s/ Stephanie Marschall Stephanie Marschall, Deputy City Clerk 3034068 6/1-6/8/12

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Members of the Rosemount rifle squad fired a salute during the American Legion and VFW’s Memorial Day ceremony at Central Park on Monday, May 28. Specialist Max Bryan, of Sarona, Wis., played Taps at the event. More photos are at SunThisweek.com. mondelli, from 3A

metro,” said Peter Diessner, chair of the 360 Communities board of directors. “The role we play in our community has never been more important, and we believe that Sal’s drive and business expertise will help us continue to fulfill our important mission to the community.” Since Ajax left, Jeff Mortensen, 360’s leader of strategic development, has served as interim president and CEO. More information is online at www.360communities.org.

ment from the University of Southern California and a bachelor’s degree in political science from the U.S. Naval Academy. 360 Communities, formerly Community Action Council, was founded 40 years ago. To carry out its mission, it uses research to identify trends, strengths and vulnerabilities, and works with community partners to build and implement action plans. “From its beginning more than four decades ago, 360 Communities has evolved to help meet the Tad Johnson can be reached changing needs of the com- at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com munities across the south or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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A 17-year-old Eagan girl was hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon in Crow Wing County. Elizabeth M. Prokop was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd following the accident at about 4 p.m. on Highway 371 near Barbeau Road. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Prokop was a passenger in a Dodge Caravan driven by Ralph D. Michels, 53, of Apple Valley, that was traveling south on Highway 371. A Honda Accord driven by 34-yearold Tyler D. Tanner of Blackfoot, Idaho, was “following too close” when traffic slowed, and Tanner’s vehicle rearended the utility trailer being hauled by Michels’ van, the State Patrol said. Both vehicles suffered severe damage in the crash and had to be towed from the accident scene. The State Patrol had no information on the extent of Prokop’s injuries. Neither of the drivers suffered any apparent injuries. Road conditions were wet on Highway 371, a divided blacktop roadway, at the time of the crash. Alcohol is not believed to have been a factor. —Andrew Miller

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