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August 17, 2012 | Volume 33 | Number 25

Many Minnesotans to revere

A new life blooms

Paideia hires new director

Dakota County woman overcomes barriers to leaving her abusive relationship

Apple Valley charter school gains a new director who has a background in New York public schools. Page 5A

by Tad Johnson Sun Thisweek

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Lightning hope for repeat The Eastview girls soccer team hopes its season ends indoors at the state tournament in November. Page 14A

Area thespians performed at the Dakota Chautauqua tent show at the Dakota County Fair, which ran from Aug. 6 to 12 at the fairgrounds in Farmington. The players offered their “Minnesota Bits of Trivia,” which was portrayed through song, comedy and narrative by a cast of nine actors/singers/musicians. Crowds gathered in Farmington for the fair, which experienced mild weather for most events. More photos from the fair are at SunThisweek.com.

Former principal wins Senate primary Greg Clausen will face Pat Hall in general election by Tad Johnson Sun Thisweek

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Local man spins mermaid tales Lakeville actor to tell the stories of mythical creatures in Mermaid Cove at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Page 10A

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Former Rosemount High School principal Greg Clausen won Tuesday’s DFL Senate District 57 primary with an unofficial vote total of 1,456 to 395 over Mike Germain, a twotime general election DFL candidate in the Apple Valley-Rosemount area, according to Dakota County election returns. Clausen will face Republican candidate Pat Hall, a pastor and former insurance agent and Rosemount Police chaplain, in the general election for the open seat that has been held by Republican Chris Gerlach since 2004. The primary comes a few months after the DFL endorsement convention when Clausen sought the nomination in making his first appeal to delegates. Clausen, an Apple Valley resident, won endorsement on the second ballot over Germain after narrow-

Germain by 8 percentage points in 2006 and 19 in 2010, announced in February that he would not seek re-election. Germain campaigned mostly through a doorknocking campaign, posting yard signs and maintaining a Facebook page, which garnered 82 likes. Clausen also engaged in a door-knocking campaign, posted yard signs, placed ads in local media and had a campaign Facebook page with 182 likes. He also gathered up endorsements from Minnesota AFL-CIO, AFSCME Photo by Tad Johnson Council 5, Education MinSenate District 57 DFL candidate Greg Clausen greets nesota and the Minnesota people along the Rosemount Leprechaun Days Grand Police and Peace Officers Parade route in July. Clausen is a former Rosemount High Association, among others. School principal and Apple Valley resident. Boundaries for Senate District 57 include ly missing the 60 percent of resident, is known to voters Rosemount, Apple Valley, votes needed on the first since he had twice had run Coates and a portion of ballot. Clausen earned it on against Gerlach. Lakeville. the second ballot. Clausen gathered up 79 The primary race could percent of the votes Tues- Tad Johnson can be reached at have been close since Ger- day night. tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com or main, also an Apple Valley Gerlach, who defeated facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Rosemount Council field trimmed to four motorist to Miller, Ellefson eliminated from Rosemount race by Tad Johnson ago, did not file for re-election. cop: ‘Catch Weisensel, who has been on the Council and, by extension of The field of Rosemount City Counme if you can’ cil candidates was pared from six to City the Port Authority, since 2008, was a Sun Thisweek

by Andrew Miller Sun Thisweek

Police say a Rosemount motorist brazenly declared his intention to flee a traffic stop before doing just that. “Catch me if Allen J. Hoff you can” is what 35-year-old Allen J. Hoff allegedly told the patrol officer who pulled him over just after midnight Aug. 3 in Lakeville. Hoff has been charged in Dakota County District Court with fleeing police, a felony, in connection with the incident. According to the criminal comSee hoff, 8A

four after Tuesday’s primary election. Incumbent Jeff Weisensel and current Planning Commission member Vanessa Olson Demuth were the clear top two vote-getters with 607 and 557 votes, respectively, while Joe Kurle and Joseph Zanmiller were third and fourth, respectively, with 285 and 284 votes, according to Dakota County’s unofficial results. They advance to the Nov. 6 general election when they will vie for two, four-year terms. The two candidates who were left on the outside looking in were Wade Miller and Maila Ellefson with 194 and 152 votes, respectively. The terms of current council members Matt Kearney and Weisensel expire at the end of the year. Kearney, who was selected to fill former Council Member Kurt Bills’ term two years

member of the Planning Commission from 1997-2004. Demuth is currently serving in her second appointed term on the Rosemount Planning Commission and the Board of Appeals and Adjustments. Kurle, who has been active in leadership at his church, is a past City Council candidate. Zanmiller has served on the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority Board since 2011. Voters selected two candidates in the primary and will do the same on the general election ballot. The candidates responses to Sun Thisweek’s primary election questionnaire on online at SunThisweek.com. Tad Johnson can be reached at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

When Mary moved into her house a few years ago, she planted some flowers. Each spring they bloom and she rejoices in the day to come free from the yelling, screaming and the abuse she suffered at the hands of her former husband. It’s been nearly a decade since the abuse started and it took Mary several years to finally leave her husband. It’s been several more years to put her life back together for herself and her children. “I appreciate every day,” Mary said. “People take so many things for granted.” After she left her husband and the abusive relationship behind, Mary went back to school to earn a degree in which she can help victims of domestic abuse in some way. “I never thought any of this would be possible,” she said. “I have a new self-confidence, feeling complete and am free to make my own choices.” But that wasn’t always the case. After she was the victim of domestic abuse the first time, it took her several years to finally break free of the relationship with her husband because of the many obstacles she saw in the way. When the abuse started, she convinced herself it was a one-time occurrence, but it kept happening every time he was drunk and their children were out of sight. She feared what leaving her husband would do to her children – then elementary to high school aged – how she would support them financially and emotionally, and she feared leaving him might drive him to worse violence. Mary’s story is similar to that of Woynshet Woldemariam, who was shot and killed by her estranged husband outside her Apple Valley apartment building on July 14. They both left their abusive husbands, went back to school and had placed their life on a new track with many possibilities. The recent murder of Woldemariam has led to an increase in calls to 360 Communities domestic violence prevention programs, including several from women of African descent. Woldemariam, known as Winnie to her friends, was an Ethiopian immigrant and naturalized citizen who worked as a nurse. She had broken ties with her husband after the relationship turned violent and had turned her life around, including volunteer work with 360 Communities. Despite the horrific end to her life, the incident is See Mary, 7A

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Three challengers enter Apple Valley council race by Andrew Miller Sun Thisweek

Three Apple Valley residents have filed to run against incumbents Tom Goodwin and Ruth Grendahl in the City Council election. Michael Holsten, Wilma Ruppert and Nicholas Stepka filed their paperwork before the Aug. 14 deadline to run for the two four-year council seats that will be on the ballot in the November general election. Stepka, a wireless sales consultant and president of his townhome’s homeowners association, last ran for

city office in 2010; he was among 10 candidates vying for two seats on the Apple Valley council in the election that was won by Clint Hooppaw and incumbent John Bergman. Ruppert, a logistics team leader at a Burnsville aerospace company, is making her first bid for City Council. She has experience serving on the Dakota County Human Services Advisory Committee and the CAP Agency board of directors. Holsten did not immediately return a call seeking information about his candidacy.

There is no primary election for council seats, and all those who filed for office will be on the ballot for Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 6, unless they filed an affidavit of withdrawal by Aug. 16. The current City Council terms of Goodwin and Grendahl expire on Dec. 31. Newly elected council members will begin their terms in January 2013. Andrew Miller can be reached at andrew.miller@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

‘Ding dong ditch’ ends in alleged assault Farmington man denies punching boy by Tad Johnson Sun Thisweek

Many people have played the game of “ding dong ditch” in their younger days. But the game of ringing a doorbell and then running away before an occupant can answer a door allegedly turned into an assault by a fed-up Farmington resident. David Brad Dykhuizen, 45, was charged with thirddegree assault in Dakota County District Court on Wednesday stemming from his alleged May 4 encounter with a juvenile male who rang Dykhuizen’s doorbell and then ran away. The boy said he was running along a fence line with at least one other “ding dong ditch” conspirator

after ringing Dykhuizen’s doorbell when he was tackled and then thrown into the fence. According to the boy, Dykhuizen punched him in the rib area four or five times, then picked him up by the hair and dragged him out to the street. As a result of the alleged fracas, the boy says he suffered a separated shoulder. The boy alleges that Dykhuizen told him that if he “ding dong ditched” again, he would find him and beat him even worse. Dykhuizen denied that he punched the boy, but that he chased after him, grabbed him and the boy fell to the ground and into the fence. He said he pulled the juvenile into the street

to advise him that the neighborhood was fed up with his antics. After he said his house was targeted once that night, he was waiting for the “ding dong ditchers” outside his garage at about 10:15 p.m. when they rang his doorbell again. He gave his account to a Farmington police officer on the day following the assault after the officer, who had a description of the alleged suspect, drove down 169th Street where the juveniles said they were playing their game. Tad Johnson can be reached at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Business Briefs Apple Valley Mayor Mary Hamann-Roland has been reappointed by the Metropolitan Council to serve on the Livable Communities Advisory Committee. She has agreed, for a second year, to serve as chair of the committee. The LCAC is charged with evaluating proposals and making funding recommendations to the Met Council for grant awards made under the Livable Communities Demonstration Account of the Livable Communities Act, and this year, for the first time, grant awards for the LCDA Transit Oriented Development grant category. The committee begins its evaluation of LCDA applications next month and will make its recommendations to the Community Development Committee in December.

NACR opens training facility in New Jersey Eagan-based solutions integration expert NACR has opened a new, dedicated training facility at 246 Industrial Way, Eatontown, N.J. It is part of the NACR Center of Excellence for Learning and Development, which provides opportunities for customers to build their administrative, technical, and applications proficiency by leveraging NACR resources and expertise.

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July 30 through Aug. 3 at Dakota County Technical College in Rosemount. Swenson and Sisco spoke about crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing and its use in radiant heating and cooling, plumbing and fire sprinkler systems. They also showed the girls how to make ProPEX connections — and even how to make hula hoops with the tubing.

Twins executive to speak at DCR chamber awards Kevin Smith, executive director of public affairs for the Minnesota Twins, will be the speaker for the 2012 Dakota County Regional Chamber Business Excellence Awards celebration from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, at the Lost Spur Golf and Event Center, 2750 Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan. Each year the DCR Chamber hosts the Business Excellence Awards to honor member businesses and business leaders in the community. This year’s theme is “Be Green, See Success.” The DCR Chamber will recognize businesses that are committed leaders in environmental safety, conservation and sustainability. Tickets are $30 per person, which includes a full breakfast. For more information or to register, call Jessy Annoni at (651) 2889202.

Home Instead sponsors contest for caregivers The Home Instead Senior Care network, which has a location in Burnsville, is sponsoring a cruise contest for family caregivers. Residents of Minnesota are invited to nominate deserving family caregivers – or themselves – for the opportunity to win a free cruise. The five-night, six-day Caregiver Cruise is scheduled for Feb. 25 to March 2, 2013, on the Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas. The cruise will set sail from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., with stops in Labadee, Haiti, and Falmouth, Jamaica. In addition to the cruise, the winning recipient and guest will receive 40 hours of free care from a Home Instead Senior Care professional care giver for their senior loved one while they are away. Submit nominations and vote by Sept. 15 at http:// cruise.caregiverstress.com/.

‘Play with a Purpose’ class at toy store ABC & Toy Zone, a family-owned teacher resource and toy store at 14003 Grand Ave. S., Burnsville, will host a new parent/child learning class called “Play with a Purpose.”

Girls learn about career opportunities Steve Swanson and Wes Sisco of Apple Valleybased Uponor were invited to speak at TXT 2012 (short for Teens eXperiencing Technical education,) a week-long exploration camp for girls promoting technology and science held

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Offered Thursdays from 7 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 to 11:30 a.m., the classes give parents ideas on how to challenge children’s minds and build their social, emotional and intellectual skills while having fun. Topics change weekly. The classes are free and registration is not required. All ages are welcome. For more information, call (952) 892-7666 or visit www.abctoyzone.com.

Lakeville chamber bowling tourney set Sept. 18 The Lakeville Area Chamber Foundation will hold its third annual Foundation Bowling Tournament on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at Lakeville Brunswick Zone XL. Activities funded through the tournament have included the Career Jamboree, registration fees for Best Prep summer business camp, College Financial Planning Night, career portfolios for high school students, Leadership Lakeville program, prom week activities and mock car crash, teacher appreciation breakfasts and other business education activities. For more information, call the Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce at (952) 469-2020.

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Good parents, teachers don’t let children bully others by Larry Werner Sun Thisweek

Recently in this space, I talked about the problem of bullying and shared my experience with bullies who used their power to mistreat my three children, who are now adults. I also mentioned some of the stories that have run in our newspapers about efforts by school districts to devise policies to protect students from bullies. And I invited readers to e-mail me with their experiences. I received only a few emails. But one was so compelling, I met with the writer, who told me about the effects bullies have had on her son, who is now a young husband and father. I agreed to protect the identity of the young man, but I received permission from his mother to tell his story because it illustrates the point I made in the headline on my column: “The pain inflict-

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ed by bullies can last a lifetime.” Recalling his days in elementary school, when older students made fun of him on the school bus and kicked his lunch tray from his hands in the cafeteria, the woman said her son told her at the time: “Every class needs a nerd. I guess I am that nerd.” She and her husband complained to the teacher, who said: “What happens in the lunchroom and playground are out of my control; that is my break time.” The principal, likewise, said there was nothing he could do, even though that principal was a

friend of hers. On the advice of a therapist, the parents switched their son to another school. It helped some, “bought some time,” as she put it, but by junior high, the boy fell into friendships that revolved around drug use. He spent three years in “deep addiction,” his mother said, and dropped out of high school. After a few DUIs, he got help, has been sober for 10 years and has a loving wife and children. “However, he is a man who is without trust,” the mother said of her adult son. “He is a loving father, husband, son and brother; yet, he won’t let anyone else into his life. He is fearful of authority. He stopped laughing a very long time ago.” She said her son learned from his bullying experience to trust no one and that when you let your guard down, you get hurt.” She recalled a poem she had read in a

women’s magazine from a mother to a child’s teacher. The mother in that poem wrote to the teacher that she had dressed her son in clean clothes, packed his lunch, loaded him up with school supplies and waved goodbye as she put the smiling boy on the school bus. The poem concluded with this question to the teacher: “What will you send home to me?” She concluded her e-mail to me with this statement: “Thank you for this opportunity to express the pain I’ve felt ever since I put my little boy on the bus all those years ago.” Larry Werner is director of news for ECM Publishers. He is a former Lakeville resident and general manager/editor of Sun Thisweek. His e-mail is larry.werner@ecminc.com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Canterbury Park, Mystic Lake agreement offers new beginning for horse industry by Jeff Hilger

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When someone doesn’t tell the full story, you need to call them out. Even when it is your local newspaper. ECM Newspapers missed the boat with its early August editorial attacking the recent purse enhancement agreement between Canterbury Park and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community. It is important that people understand the facts behind this agreement, which most of the leaders of Minnesota’s horse groups strongly support. The agreement does three things. Most importantly, it provides $75 million in purse increases over the next 10 years. It will more than double purses at Canterbury Park, bringing this track to top 25 status in the country. Second, it creates a marketing partnership between the two groups, a partnership that is no different than any other sponsorships that other horse tracks have with groups like Pepsi or AT&T. Finally, Canterbury Park will no longer

support a Racino bill. After 15 years and millions of dollars spent to pass Racino at the Minnesota Legislature, is anyone surprised that Canterbury Park is ready to walk away from this endless and expensive battle? Is anyone surprised that the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community wants Canterbury Park to walk away? The idea of using gambling revenues to increase horse purses is not new. Many states supplement purses with slot machines or card rooms like the card club at Running Aces. The difference with this agreement is that it involves revenue from existing casinos, which means no new law or regulation was needed. The Minnesota Racing Commission reviewed the agreement and determined that it would greatly improve Minnesota’s horse industry without affecting the integrity of Minnesota horse racing. ECM’s main concern is that Running

Aces was left behind. But Running Aces and Canterbury Park have never been close allies in the Racino debate, primarily because Canterbury Park has been focused on improving the horse industry while Running Aces has been focused on improving its bottom line. For several years, Running Aces refused to support Racino bills favored by Minnesota’s horse industry because the track’s private owners would not get enough of the take from the slot machines. I have personally been involved in conversations with Running Aces about Racino legislation. From the beginning, they have been honest with me — they are more interested in adding new casino games to Running Aces than improving harness racing. The problem is not leaving Running Aces behind, because they have always been running a different race. In contrast, Canterbury Park has focused on improving the horse industry and jumped at the chance to more than double racing purses. Under the agreement with

the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, not a dime of casino revenue goes into the pockets of Canterbury Park’s shareholders. All proceeds from this agreement will go to purses or improved marketing. Frankly, I am not sure that Running Aces would accept this deal if it was offered to them today. Running Aces has a decision to make. If their goal is Racino revenue for the bottom line of track owners, they should keep plowing ahead. After all, maybe 15 years has not been long enough to wait for Racinos. But if our most important goal is to improve Minnesota’s horse industry, Running Aces needs a different approach. One that puts racing purses and investment in breeding first. Jeff Hilger is president of the Equine Development Coalition of Minnesota. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters Clausen is an outstanding leader To the editor: Greg Clausen is an outstanding educator and leader. He’s now running for the Minnesota Senate – offering his marvelous skills and experience for another level of public service. His wisdom, insight and dedication to young people are unsurpassed. He is a superb problemsolver, bringing compassion and excellent listening to the table to find common ground and achieve positive results. I’ve known Greg for over 25 years and in working with him have come to know that he is a person of his word. Please join me in voting for Greg Clausen on Nov. 6. Margaret Gohman Rosemount

A puzzle and key To the editor: The challenges described on previous editorial pages include our state’s aging (and retiring) workforce, the chance to consolidate some local services between municipalities and school districts, and continuing

increases in medical expenses, education costs, and a downward trend in average incomes. These very factors may be opportunities for us to design our state smarter, without making life harder. The wealth, if you will, of talented, retired people can be a community asset we might well find ways to use. The ability of local units of government service to collaborate and share seems like an idea whose time has come. And the challenges of spiraling expenses for health and schools while we make less money stand as stimuli to all our creative juices. In redesigning Minnesota, we can shift our tax policies to reflect the values of equality, we can continue to create new, accessible ways to be healthy, and develop our futures in ways not limited to accumulation of wealth in the hands of the lucky few. The picture is a both puzzle and key. Paul Hoffinger Eagan

It’s about changing lives To the editor: As a literacy tutor with the Minnesota Reading Corps, I can’t wait to get to school in which I tutor. How often can a person claim that?

After I left my job to complete my bachelors’ degree, I took a leap of faith and quit. I finished my degree then earned my master’s in public and nonprofit administration and went searching for my next “calling.” With the Minnesota Reading Corps, I was intrigued to find a program that focused on literacy and is the largest state AmeriCorps program in the country with proven results in impacting literacy. Shortly after becoming a tutor, my sister was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. The prognosis was bleak. We sat together at chemo sessions, scheduled a family reunion, and had sleepovers. We talked about my new tutoring position. She asked every day about the kids, she loved to hear about their successes. My sister passed away in December. I knew that I was where I should be and blessed with time to listen and share stories. My work became even more meaningful as I realize the impact literacy has. I am able to make a difference in young people’s lives that is critical for long-term success and altering their lives’ trajectories. The joy that I receive from seeing a student’s self esteem rise fills me. They become excited about their growth. I can still see their

eyes light up and the smile beam across their faces as they see their own progress. I also believe my sister smiles with them. This year has been unforgettable! That’s why I felt compelled to sign up for another year of service. Minnesota Reading Corps is recruiting more

than 1,000 tutors in Dakota and Scott counties. If you are looking for a way to give back, do something meaningful, are in between jobs, or just graduating … consider becoming a literacy tutor (or math tutor with Minnesota Math Corps). When you see the impact on students every day, a year of

service is worth the commitment. For details about the opportunities, go to www. MinnesotaReadingCorps. org or www.MinnesotaMathCorps.org. Colleen Callahan Shakopee

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Paideia Academy welcomes new director they’re always trying new things,” Sun Thisweek she said. “It can be messy. Some things Marci Levywork and some Maguire brings a things don’t. I will background in the be able to use my New York public experience from school system to LevyNew York to help her new role as di- Maguire incorporate the rector of Paideia Academy in Apple Valley. successful educational con After seven years teach- cepts as they are needed at ing at the high school lev- Paideia Academy.” was el, she recently served for Levy-Maguire two years as principal at named director at PaidQueens Metropolitan High eia Academy following a School in New York City. national search, and she “New York is at the logged her first day at the forefront of education and K-8 public charter school by Andrew Miller

in July. Having grown up in a family of educators – her father was an elementary school principal and her mother began her career as a teacher – Levy-Maguire attended the Teachers College of Columbia University, where she earned a master’s degree in science education. She spent several years providing professional development for teachers before her move to high school teaching. On the wall of LevyMaguire’s office at Paideia Academy is a whiteboard

Nonprofit seeks volunteers DARTS is seeking volunteers one day a week to support its transit fare recording duties at its office in West St. Paul. DARTS is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization that serves older adults. Volunteers would help with tabulating fares and

sorting fare tickets. Volunteers are needed either Thursday or Friday for a couple hours during business office hours. To volunteer or for more information, contact Barb Tiggemann, (651) 455-1560 or barb.tiggemann@darts1. org, or visit www.darts1.org.

that’s occupied by the school’s mission statement, which is to “challenge and inspire learners by providing a rigorous, contentrich, classical education incorporating languages, music and the arts while nurturing positive character development.” “I was very happy to see character development as part of the school’s mission,” she said. “Many schools lose sight of character development and focus on test scores, for example. “Of course we will work

on all aspects of education, including helping students to meet or exceed standardized tests. However, people have to remember that schools are communities and that one aspect of a school is to teach students how to operate in a community as happy adults.” More about the Paideia Academy is at PaideiaAcademy.org. Andrew Miller can be reached at andrew.miller@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Eagan man killed in South Dakota crash An Eagan man died Saturday in a motorcycle crash in South Dakota. Maksim Deminov, 41, was heading east on Highway 14 just east of Blunt shortly after 2 p.m. when his motorcycle came behind a pickup

pulling a farm tractor, according to a report by the Capital Journal of Pierre, S.D. The driver, Quanna Hager, 52, of Blunt slowed to take a left turn and Deminov attempted to pass. The motorcycle

then collided with the trailer, according to the report. The South Dakota State Patrol is investigating the incident. —Jessica Harper

Apply for fall hunt Hunters who wish to participate in controlled deer hunts at Dakota County Parks must submit an application by Monday, Oct. 10. Applications are available online at www.dakotacounty.us, search “hunting.” Archery hunts are scheduled at various hours and dates in Lebanon Hills Regional Park and in the western section of Spring Lake Park Reserve. Lebanon Hills Regional Park will be closed until noon on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Nov. 5 through Nov. 21. The western portion of Spring Lake Park Reserve will be closed all day on Nov. 3-5, 10-12, and 17-19. A shotgun hunt will be held at Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Nov. 17-25. The park will be closed during this time. The rugged terrain at Miesville includes limestone bluffs, steep hills and dense thickets and being familiar with the area will be helpful. For more information, visit www.dakotacounty.us and search “hunting.”

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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) 953-2586 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 David Bennett at (952) 953-2490. 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 3116180 8/17-8/24/12

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CITY OF APPLY VALLEY ORDINANCE NO. 934 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA, AMENDING TITLE XI, CHAPTER 117 OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED “PAWNBROKERS AND PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS” BY AMENDING SECTIONS 117.05 AND 117.09 REGULATING BOND REQUIREMENTS FOR PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS The City Council of Apple Valley ordains: Section 1. Chapter 117 of the Apple Valley City Code is hereby amended by changing Section 117.05 to read as follows: § 117.05 EXECUTION OF APPLICATION. If application is by a natural person, it shall be signed and sworn to by such person; if by a corporation, by an officer thereof; if by a partnership, by one of the general partners; if by an incorporated association, by the operating officer or managing officer thereof. If the applicant is a partnership, the application, license and bond, if required, shall be made and issued in the name of all partners. Any false statement in an application shall result in denial of the application. Section 2. Chapter 117 of the Apple Valley City Code is hereby amended by changing Section 117.09 to read as follows: § 117.09 BOND REQUIRED. At the time of filing an application for a pawnbroker license, the applicant shall file a bond in the amount of $10,000 with the City Clerk. The bond, with a duly licensed surety thereon, must be approved as to form by the City Attorney. Said bond must be conditioned that the licensee shall observe the ordinances of the city in relation to the business of pawnbroker, and that the licensee will account for and deliver to any person legally entitled thereto any articles which may have come into the possession of the licensee as pawnbroker or in lieu thereof such licensee shall pay the person or persons the reason value thereof. Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication. PASSED this 9th day of August, 2012. /s/ Mary Hamann-Roland Mary Hamann-Roland, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Pamela J. Gackstetter Pamela J. Gackstetter, City Clerk 3118395 8/17/12

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED REPLAT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 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, September 5, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting is to hold a public hearing on the replatting of two existing platted lots into one (1) lot and conditional use permits for motor fuel sales and car wash operations in the “RB” (Retail Business) zoning district. Said hearing relates to property located at 7501-75 145th Street West, and legally described as: Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, BOR-NEL, 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 Kwik Trip, Inc. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard at said time and place. DATED this 10th day of August, 2012. /s/ Pamela J. Gackstetter Pamela J. Gackstetter, City Clerk 3118500 8/17/12

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CITY OF APPLE VALLEY ORDINANCE NO. 933 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA, AMENDING TITLE XI, CHAPTER 111 OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED “ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES” BY AMENDING SECTIONS 111.24 AND 111.28 REGULATING BOND REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN ALCOHOL LICENSES The City Council of Apple Valley ordains: Section 1. Chapter 111 of the Apple Valley City Code is hereby amended by changing Section 111.24(A) to read as follows: § 111.24 EXECUTION; GRANTING LICENSES. (A) If application is by a natural person, it shall be signed and sworn to by the person; if by a corporation, by an officer thereof; if by a partnership, by one of the general partners; if by an incorporated association, by the operating officer or managing officer thereof. If the applicant is a partnership, the application, license and insurance policy shall be made and issued in the name of all partners. Any false statement in an application may result in denial of the application. Applications shall be filed with the City Clerk. * * * Section 2. Chapter 111 of the Apple Valley City Code is hereby amended by changing Section 111.28 to read as follows: § 111.28 LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED. (A) All applicants for any type of intoxicating liquor, 3.2% malt liquor or wine license to be issued or renewed must, as a condition of the issuance of the license, have general liability insurance providing a minimum coverage of $500,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. (B) All applicants for any type of intoxicating liquor, 3.2% malt liquor, or wine license to be issued or renewed must, as a condition of the issuance of the license, demonstrate proof of financial responsibility with regard to liability imposed by M.S. § 340A.801. Proof of financial responsibility may be given by filing one of the following: (1) A certificate that there is in effect for the license period an insurance policy or p o o l pr o v i d i n g m in i mu m c o v e ra g e o f $300,000 combined single limit per occurrence; (2) A bond of a surety company with the minimum coverages as provided in division (B)(1) above; or (3) A certificate of the Commissioner of Management and Budget that the licensee has deposited with the Commissioner of Management and Budget $300,000 in cash or securities which may legally be purchased by savings banks or for trust funds having a market value of $300,000. (4) This division does not prohibit an insurer from providing the coverage required by this division in combination with other insurance coverage. (C) A liability insurance policy required by this section must provide that it may not be canceled for: (1) Any cause, except for nonpayment of premium, by either the insured or the insurer unless the canceling party has first given a 60-days notice to the city, in writing, addressed to the City Clerk, of intent to cancel the policy; (2) Nonpayment of premium unless the canceling party has first given a ten-day notice to the city, in writing, addressed to the City Clerk, of intent to cancel the policy; and (3) In the event of a policy cancellation, the insurer shall send written notice to the City Clerk the same time that a cancellation request is received from or a notice is sent to the insured licensee. (D) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter regarding suspension of licenses, if the insurance or other evidence of financial responsibility lapses during the term of any on-sale licenses issued under this chapter, then the lapse shall act as an automatic suspension of the license. Notice of cancellation of liquor liability insurance or other evidence of financial responsibility shall serve as notice to the licensee of the impending suspension. If evidence of compliance with the financial responsibility requirement is not presented to the City Clerk or other licensing authority before termination is effective, the license shall be deemed suspended immediately upon lapse. (E) Divisions (A) and (B) do not apply to on-sale 3.2% malt liquor licensees who by affidavit establish that they had sales of less than $25,000 of 3.2% malt liquor for the preceding year, or off-sale 3.2% malt liquor licenses with sales of less than $50,000 of 3.2% malt liquor for the preceding year, or to holders of on-sale wine licenses with sales of less than $25,000 of wine for the preceding year. Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication. PASSED this 9th day of August, 2012. /s/ Mary Hamann-Roland Mary Hamann-Roland, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Pamela J. Gackstetter Pamela J. Gackstetter, City Clerk 3115351 8/17/12

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The biggest challenge domestic abuse advocates often face is convincing victims that the most important thing is to end the abuse. “We have to break down the barriers,” said Ann Sheridan, director of violence prevention for Burnsvillebased 360 Communities. The domestic abuse victim this newspaper interviewed, Mary (not her real name), said she went to 360’s Lewis House several times after nights when she had been beaten, hit with furniture and threatened with a weapon before she had the fortitude and evidence she needed to file for an order for protection and charges against her husband. Sheridan said victims often think of all the reasons they can’t leave rather than

focusing on the positives that can result from exiting an abusive relationship. “I thought all about the 100 reasons I couldn’t leave,” Mary said. “I could never see a way out.” Sheridan said the sooner 360 Communities can be involved through its confidential services, the more it can help prevent future violence. It is estimated that one in every four women will be the victim of domestic abuse, which crosses all racial and socioeconomic categories. “It can happen to anyone, but it doesn’t have to,” she said. “I think people don’t want to believe it. There are a lot of abusive people out there.” The nonprofit is equipped to intervene and support families and victims by obtaining an order for protection, sorting out options for housing and employment, caring for children’s emotional and educational needs, and much more. “There is a lot of reminding them that the abuse is not their fault,” said Sheri-

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Dakota County Commissioner Will Branning, pictured at right, was recognized for his many years of service and leadership Aug. 9 at the Minnesota Workforce Council Association Conference. Branning, an Apple Valley resident who has represented Dakota County District 7 (precincts 1, 2, 4-9 and 11-16) since 1997, was recognized for his many years of advocacy on behalf of the local workforce system. Branning served on the National Association of Counties’ Workforce Committee, and chaired both the Greater Metro Workforce Board and the Minnesota Workforce Council Association. From left: Mark Phillips, commissioner of the Department of Employment and Economic Development, Jane Oates, assistant secretary for the Department of Labor, and Branning. hoff, from 1A plaint, the officer stopped Hoff’s vehicle on Cedar Avenue near Upper 164th Street after a license plate check showed the registered owner had a cancelled driver’s license. Hoff pulled over and provided the officer with his license information. After running the information through the computer in his squad car, the officer approached Hoff’s vehicle again, at which point Hoff made his impudent “Catch me” challenge and then

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drove off at a high rate of speed, the complaint said. The officer gave chase and radioed for backup. Police located Hoff’s vehicle a short time later, unoccupied. Hoff was arrested later that morning at his home. As he was being transported to the police station, Hoff allegedly stated that he “ran from the cops” because he was drunk and didn’t want to go back to prison. Following his arrest Hoff was booked into the Dakota County Jail, where he remained as of Monday, Aug.

13. Bail was set at $80,000. If convicted of the one count of fleeing police, Hoff faces up to three years in prison and a $5,000 fine. He’s also charged with driving after cancellation, a gross misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and a $3,000 fine. His next court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 27 in Hastings. Andrew Miller can be reached at andrew.miller@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty is doing just fine, his supporters say. On the short list of many national pundits as a possible vice presidential candidate, Pawlenty was passed over again when Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney – like Arizona U.S. Sen. John McCain four years ago – picked somebody else. Romney, whom Pawlenty has heavily campaigned for, selected budget hawk and Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan. Pawlenty immediately signaled support. “I am excited about a Romney-Ryan ticket and look forward to doing all

I can to help them win this election,” he said in a statement. Appearing on ABC’s This Week on Aug. 12, Pawlenty insisted he hadn’t been supporting Romney because he thought he would be vice president. “I’m not disappointed I didn’t get something I didn’t expect,” said Pawlenty, a former Eagan City Council member and state representative. Former Pawlenty chief of staff and commissioner Dan McElroy, president/CEO of Hospitality Minnesota, said Pawlenty indicated weeks ago the Romney campaign should look at other vicepresidential contenders. “He’s a young kid,” said

McElroy of Burnsville and former longtime legislator from the area. “He’s enormously talented. … And he’s busy.” Pawlenty has growing ties to the private sector as a corporate board member. If Pawlenty decides to enter public service again, that would be great, McElroy said, noting Pawlenty has already made a huge contribution. “I want whatever Tim wants,” McElroy said. Hennepin County Commissioner and Minnesota Republican National Committee member Jeff Johnson expects Pawlenty to reenter public service. “I don’t think he’s done,” said Johnson, who served in

the Legislature during the Pawlenty years. Pundits in Minnesota view the U.S. Senate race in 2014, when Democratic U.S. Sen. Al Franken faces reelection, as an opportunity for Pawlenty. Pawlenty would be a strong U.S. Senate candidate, Johnson believes, or he could join the Romney administration. Former Republican U.S. Sen. Rod Grams in recent days has been privately saying he thought Romney would pick Ryan. He wouldn’t have been surprised had Pawlenty gotten the nod, explained Photo by Rick Orndorf Grams, but Ryan brings Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty greets Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney to the stage during a campaign stop See pawlenty, 19A in February at Freightmasters in Eagan.

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Thisweekend Latest role finds Lakeville actor among the mermaids Andy Wilkins featured at Renaissance Festival’s new Mermaid Cove latest in what has been a busy year in theater for Wilkins, a 2003 Lakeville High School graduate who works as a voiceover artist and copy writer for a Bloomington ad agency. This month he’s also serving as director of “The Odd Couple,” which is being presented by community theater group Expressions on the stage of the Lakeville Area Arts Center. And 2012 also saw Wilkins’ silverscreen debut. “House of Ghosts,” a camp-horror film shot in the Twin Cities, had Wilkins playing a spiritmedium leading a seance-like scene, complete with crystal ball. The film from cult director Christopher Mihm premiered in May. More about Mermaid Cove and the Renaissance Festival is at www. renaissancefest.com.

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Andy Wilkins has been brushing up on mermaid lore. It’s research for the 27-year-old Lakeville actor’s latest role, which will see him portraying the salty sea captain Jonas Fairweather and recounting oceanic adventures at this year’s Renaissance Festival. The storytelling sea captain is a featured part of Mermaid Cove, the new family-friendly attraction at the annual festival in Shakopee, which this year runs weekends Aug. 18 to Sept. 30. Adorned in a Royal Navy-like costume, Wilkins will tell the tale of how he met the mermaid Ambrosia as guests watch the exotic female sea creature twirl and flip her tail of shimmering scales in a pool of water nearby. The role marks Wilkins’ first time performing at the Renaissance Festival, which he’s been attending reli-

giously since early childhood. “I usually go a couple times a year,” he said. “My parents began Andrew Miller can be reached at andrew. taking me when I was 5 or 6, and I miller@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/ try to go at least once every year.” sunthisweek. Andy Wilkins The Renaissance Festival gig is the

Cancer free, Lakeville musician gives back with benefit concert Third annual Jug Jam set Aug. 19

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This past June marked three years since the end of Iris Bouvet’s battle with breast cancer. The Lakeville resident is throwing a party to celebrate the anniversary, and to raise money for a medical fund through the Fairview Foundation that helped Photo submitted cover her treatment costs. Iris Bouvet is receiving a hand from her son, J.P., in staging this year’s Jug Jam breast cancer The third annual Jug Jam fundraiser. J.P., a 2007 Lakeville South High School graduate who earlier this year was crowned breast cancer fundraiser champion in the national Guitar Center Drum Off, will be performing with his band The Super runs from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, at Family of Pilots at the event. Christ Lutheran Church in Lakeville. It features food and musical entertainment

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by local bands. “It’s a way to give back, but it’s really a celebration,” said Bouvet, who’s organizing this year’s Jug Jam with friends Sue Linden, Carla Maslonka and Lauren Iannaci. “We want to have a good time.” Bouvet, who endured months of chemotherapy and underwent a double mastectomy, had genetic testing that insurance didn’t cover during her battle with breast cancer. Fortunately, her doctor, Dr. Barbara Bowers of Fairview Southdale, has a medical fund to cover that, and money raised through Jug Jam will be donated to the fund to help other women who find themselves in that situation. It’s no wonder the fundraiser took the form of a concert, considering Bouvet’s background in music. She’s a former music director at Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Burnsville, plays the electric bass, and has lent her music skills to

local theater groups such as Chameleon Theatre Circle and Eagan Summer Community Theatre. Bouvet’s son, J.P., will be performing with his band The Super Pilots at the event. A 2007 Lakeville South High School graduate who earlier this year was crowned champion in the national Guitar Center Drum Off, J.P. is joined in the Super Pilots by guitarist and Apple Valley High School alumnus Mike Linden, along with two of their classmates from the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Also on the fundraiser concert’s list of acts are The Anderson Brothers, made up of siblings Ryan and Aaron Anderson, vocal group The Nice Girls, and singer-songwriter Wade Linkert. Admission to the all-ages event is $10 for adults, $5 for students, and includes a “taco in a bag” meal. For more information about Jug Jam, contact Iris Bouvet at ibouvet@mac. com. Andrew Miller can be reached at andrew.miller@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Canvas & Vines tickets on sale Tickets are on sale for Canvas & Vines, the annual Burnsville Convention & Visitors Bureau fundraiser set from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. The evening will include wine, craft beer, food, art, music and a silent auction. Admission is $35. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. Call (952) 895-4690 for more information and to purchase tickets, or visit www.canvasandvines.com.

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

Thursday, Aug. 23 Thursday Rockin’ Readers – Sioux Trail Principal Taber Akin, 11:15 a.m., Nicollet Commons Park, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Free. Thursday Rockin’ Lunch Hour – Bob the Beachcomber, noon, Nicollet Commons Park, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Free.

Saturday, Aug. 18 Open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Lexington Pet Clinic, 4250 Lexington Ave. S., Eagan. Bouncy house, tours of the clinic, animals from Sea Life Aquarium, Koi Club, face painting, Wags and Whiskers, and prizes. Dogs welcome. Free. Information: www.lexingtonpet- Friday, Aug. 24 Outdoor movie, “Casaclinic.com. blanca,” 7:30 p.m. seating, dusk showtime, part of Burnsville’s Sunday, Aug. 19 Open house from 1 to 5 p.m. “Flicks on the Bricks” series at at the Lutz Railroad Garden, Nicollet Commons Park in the 2960 Egan Ave., Eagan. Free. Heart of the City. Trains will not run if raining. InSaturday, Aug. 25 formation: (651) 454-3534. Free Movie Night – “Amaz- Kids & More Back-toing Love: The Story of Ho- School Sale from 8 a.m. to sea,” 6 p.m. at Hope Church, 5 p.m. at Ames Arena, 19900 7477 145th St. W., Apple Valley. Ipava Ave., Lakeville. Clothing No cost, but a free-will offering from infant to adult, toys, books, will be taken. Popcorn provided. home decor, sports equipment, Information: www.hopechurchc- and more. Free parking and admission. Drawing to win a prize ma.org or (952) 431-6500. package worth over $200 Saturday only. Information: http:// Tuesday, Aug. 21 Family Fun Tuesday – Z www.treasurehuntsales.com/. Puppets Rosenschnoz’s “The Pet vaccination clinic from Comical Misadventures of Mr. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Windmill Punch” Puppet Show, 10 to 11 Feed and Pet, 350 Main St., a.m. in the Sculpture Garden at Elko New Market. Discounted Caponi Art Park, Eagan. $4 per fee. No appointment needed. microchipping, person donation is suggested. Vaccinations, Information: (651) 454-9412 or heart-worm testing and more. Additional health care prodwww.caponiartpark.org. Tuesday Evenings in the ucts available. Pets must be on Garden – Harvesting the Herb leashes or in carriers. A portion Garden with Shari Mayer, of the proceeds will be donated 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the garden at to Windmill Animal Rescue. InUMore Park, 1605 160th St. W. formation: (952) 461-2765. (County Road 46), Rosemount. For a fresh garden taste all win- Sunday, Aug. 26 ter long, learn how to gather, Kids & More Back-todry and store herbs. Fee: $10. School Sale from 9 a.m. to Questions or to register by 2 p.m. at Ames Arena, 19900 phone, call University of Minne- Ipava Ave., Lakeville. Discount sota Extension: (651) 480-7700. Day, with many items half price. Information: http://www.treasurehuntsales.com/. Wednesday, Aug. 22 Eagan Market Fest, 4 to 8 10th anniversary celebrap.m., Eagan Festival Grounds. tion for Arbors at Ridges and Farmers market and blues con- Ebenezer Child Care Center, cert featuring Jeff Ray & Hur- 4 to 6:30 p.m., 13810 Commuricane Harold and Cool Dispo- nity Drive, Burnsville. Free food, sition along with free kids’ art, games for all ages, prizes and family games and more. Infor- live Big Band entertainment. Inmation: www.cityofeagan.com/ formation: (952) 898-8419. marketfest or (651) 675-5500.

theater and arts calendar ville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Tickets are $20 for adults; $17 for students/ seniors; $17 for groups of eight or more. Tickets are available at the Comedy Mark Poolos with special box office, ticketmaster.com or by guest Justin Caesar at 8:30 calling (800) 982-2787. p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, and Saturday, Aug. 18, at MinneHAHA Workshops/classes Comedy Club, 1583 E. First Ave., Allegro Choral Academy is Shakopee (lower level of Dan- currently accepting registrations gerfield’s), (612) 860-9388, www. for its 2012-13 season for stuminnehahacomedyclub.com. dents in second to eighth grade. Classes available in Rosemount Tickets: $13. and Lakeville. Early bird discount if registered before Aug. 24. RegConcerts The 4onthefloor with Char- istration information: http://www. lie Parr, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. allegroca.org/ or nmarschall@al18, Subway Music in the Zoo, legroca.org. Minnesota Zoo amphitheater, Intermediate digital phoApple Valley. Cost: $20. Tickets tography workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 18, available at ticketmaster.com. Monroe Crossing, 6:30 p.m. at Caponi Art Park, Eagan. Free, Sunday, Aug. 19, at Caponi Art $5 suggested donation. RegistraPark, 1220 Diffley Road, Eagan. tion required. Information: www. Suggested donation: $5. Rain lo- caponiartpark.org or (651) 454cation: Crossroads Church, 4100 9412. Lexington Way, Eagan. Informa- Adult painting open studio tion: www.caponiartpark.org or from 9 a.m. to noon the first and third Fridays of the month at the (651) 454-9412. Summer Salon chamber Eagan Art House, 3981 Lexington concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. Ave. S. Fee is $5 per session. In25, at Presbyterian Church of formation: (651) 675-5521. the Apostles, 701 E. 130th St., Music Together in the ValBurnsville. Suggested donation: ley offers classes for parents and $20. Information: (952) 890-7877 their infant, toddler and preschool children in Rosemount, Farmingor www.ChurchApostles.org. The Suburbs with Magno- ton, Lakeville and Apple Valley. lias, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. Information: www.musictogether30, Subway Music in the Zoo, classes.com or (651) 439-4219. Minnesota Zoo amphitheater, The Eagan Art House offers Apple Valley. Cost: $34. Tickets classes for all ages. For a complete listing go to www.eaganartavailable at ticketmaster.com. Little Feat with Tom Fuller house.org or call (651) 675-5521. Band, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. Dan Petrov Art Studio in 2, Subway Music in the Zoo, Min- Burnsville offers oil painting nesota Zoo amphitheater, Apple classes for beginners, intermeValley. Cost: $34. Tickets avail- diate and advanced skill level painters, www.danpetrovart.com, able at ticketmaster.com. (763) 843-2734. Teens Express Yourself Exhibits/art shows A botanical art exhibit by The with Paint, 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays Great River Chapter of Botanical at Brushworks School of Art in www.BrushworksSArtists is on display through Sept. Burnsville, 16 at the Lakeville Area Arts Cen- choolofArt.com, (651) 214-4732. ter, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Informa- Drama/theater classes for ages 4 and up at River Ridge Arts tion: (952) 985-4640. Pilgrims and Passages, a Building, Burnsville, (952) 736joint exhibit featuring art by An- 3644. thony Donatelle and Jon Reischl, Special needs theater prois on display through Sept. 8 in gram (autism-DCD), ages 5 and the gallery at Burnsville Perform- older, Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. ing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Join other 55-plus adults at Ave. For more information, call the Eagan Art House to create (952) 895-4676 or visit www. beaded jewelry. The Jewelry Club meets on the third Friday burnsvillepac.com. Summer art show by local of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. artist Amie Kieffer from 4 to 8 p.m. Information: (651) 675-5500. Aug. 17-18 at 3245 145th St. W., Savage Art Studios, 4735 Rosemount. The outdoor show W. 123rd St., Suite 200, Savwill include about 60 original piec- age, offers classes/workshops es; many will be for sale. Informa- for all ages. Information: www. savageartstudios.com or (952) tion: AK@AmieKieffer.com. 895-0375. Soy candle making classes Festivals Art and All That Jazz Fes- held weekly in Eagan near 55 tival, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, and Yankee Doodle. Call Jamie Aug. 18, Nicollet Commons Park, at (651) 315-4849 for dates and Burnsville. Free admission. In- times. $10 per person. Presented formation: www.burnsvilleartjazz. by Making Scents in Minnesota. Country line dance classes com. Burnsville Fire Muster runs held for intermediates Mondays Sept. 5-9. Information: www. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St., Farmburnsvillefiremuster.com/. ington, $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. Theater Expressions Community The- Country line dance classes ater will present “The Odd Cou- on Wednesdays at the Lakeville ple” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17-18, and Senior Center, 20732 Holt Ave. 2 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Lakeville Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; IntermediArea Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke ate, 10 a.m.-noon. $5/class. Call Ave. Tickets are $12 and can be Marilyn (651) 463-7833. ordered at www.lakeville-rapcon- The Lakeville Area Arts Cennect.com or by calling (952) 985- ter offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn.gov, (952) 4640. The Chameleon Theatre 985-4640. Circle’s 13th annual New Play Festival will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at the BurnsTo submit items for the Arts Calendar, email: darcy. odden@ecm-inc.com.

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Mystery author at bookstore event 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. • Aug. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wings Financial Credit Union, 14985 Glazier Ave., Apple Valley. • Aug. 17, 2 to 8 p.m., Carmike 15 Theatres, 15630 Cedar Ave., Apple Valley. • Aug. 18, 10:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville. • Aug. 20, 1 to 6 p.m., Rasmussen College, 3500 Federal Drive, Eagan. • Aug. 20, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Minnesota School of Business, 17685 Juniper Path, Lakeville. • Aug. 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Unisys, 3199 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. • Aug. 21, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 10970 185th St. W., Lakeville. • Aug. 24, noon to 5 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 7800 W. County Road 42, Apple Valley. • Aug. 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Westview Elementary School, 225 Garden View Drive, Apple Valley. Ongoing Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS), a national Christian nondenominational program for mothers with children birthkindergarten, will meet twice a month from September through May at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Burnsville. MOPS moms need not be members of the church to join. The group offers participants a way to connect with other moms, form friendships, seek parenting advice, and learn more about Christian life. Registration is being accepted and onsite day care is provided for a small fee on a first-come, firstserved basis. Information/registration: (952) 898-9356 or email MOPS@princeofpeaceonline. org.

Apple Valley author Jeffrey Burton will be signing copies of his latest novel, “The Chessman,” at Once Upon a Crime Mystery Bookstore this weekend. The book-signing event runs from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at the bookstore located at 604 W. 26th St. in Minneapolis. “The Chessman,” a crime thriller about a serial killer who’s hunting his own copycat, is Burton’s third book of fiction. In Jeffrey Burton 2005 he published the short story collection “Shadow “Sleuth Slayer” – a crime Play,” and his debut novel, thriller co-written with

his father, Bruce Burton – came out in 2008. Publication of “The Chessman” in May generated buzz nationally, with the novel receiving reviews in the New York Journal of Books, Midwest Book Review and Suspense Magazine. Publishers Weekly listed “The Chessman” among the best new books for the week of May 21. More about the author is at www.JeffreyBBurton. com. —Andrew Miller

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tary sandwich and drink (while supplies last) before the show. Dinner will be served in the lobby begin The Chameleon Theatre Circle has partnered with ning at 5:30 p.m. Segue Productions to present “Steel Kiss” Sept. 7-9 at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Caponi Art Park and Ave., Burnsville. Perfor- Learning Center in Eagan mances will take place at will host the Society for Anachronism’s 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 7-8 and Creative 2 p.m. on Sept. 9. Tickets annual Medieval Fair from are $13 for adults and $10 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, for students, seniors and Sept. 30. groups. Tickets can be pur- The park’s woods will be chased at the box office or transformed into a mediby calling (952) 895-4680. eval village with authentic pavilions, costumes, music, art, cooking, weaponry and interactive demonstrations. New this year will be a coin-making demonstra The IMAX Theatre at tion and Angora goats and the Minnesota Zoo in Ap- rabbits at one of the pavilple Valley will host Family ions. Night on Monday, Aug. Admission is free, with 20. a $5 per person suggested Guests who purchase donation. The event will one adult admission be held rain or shine, and ($9.75) to the 6:30 p.m. will only be canceled due showing of “Born to Be to severe weather. ParkWild” will receive one free ing will be available in the child’s admission to the park’s main lot at 1220 movie and a complimen- Diffley Road, as well as

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the Lexington-Diffley Athletic Field lot. Signs will be posted. More information is available at www.caponiartpark.org/programs/medievalfair.

Chorale has new director Russell Adrian has been appointed as artistic director of the South Metro Chorale effective July 1 He holds a master’s degree in choral conducting from the University of WisconsinMadison. Chorale rehearsals begin Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. at Hidden Oaks Middle School in Prior Lake. Those interested in auditioning should call Adrian at (316) 2175525 or email director@ southmetrochorale.org. Auditions are currently being scheduled for Aug. 25. SMC’s first concerts with Adrian are Dec. 8 and 9. For details, visit: www. SouthMetroChorale.org.

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Minnesota Twins player Brian Duensing and his wife, Lisa, joined Siri Freeh, Miss Minnesota 2012, along with Marney Gellner of Fox Sports, guests and volunteers for a pancake breakfast at the Chart House Restaurant for local nonprofit Cheerful Givers’s annual fundraiser on Aug. 11. From left: Karen Kitchel, Siri Freeh, Margie Black, Tiana Rossow, Mykl Roventine, Marney Gellner, Brian Duensing, Lisa Duensing, Jodi Trost.

Christy Ellen Phillips, daughter of Thomas & Mary Kay Phillips of Burnsville, and Michael Lee Pietruszewski, son of Terry & Betty Pietruszewski of Strandquist, announce their engagement. Christy is a 2001 graduate of Burnsville High School and a 2005 graduate of UW-Stout. Michael is a 2000 graduate of Stephen/Argyle High School and a 2005 graduate of Bemidji State University. An August 25th wedding is planned at Mary Mother of the Church in Burnsville.

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DeWayne & June Scheer 40TH Anniversary DeWayne and June Scheer will be celebrating their 40th Wedding Anniversary on August 19th. They currently reside in Burnsville. They have been blessed with 3 children: Kristel (Aaron), John and Julie and 2 grandchildren; Danielle and Mali. Happy 40th Anniversary Dad and Mom! We love you and are so proud of you!

Brenner - Voelker Brittney Carol Brenner, daughter of Steve and Kathy Brenner of Burnsville, and Kirk Allen Voelker, son of the late Robert Voelker and Sharon Voelker of Faribault, MN announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Brittney is a Burnsvillle High School graduate and will be transferring to Brigham Young University in Idaho. An August 25th wedding is planned at the MN St Paul Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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think anyone would understand her problem. Sheridan said overcoming fears of how to provide for children under a singleparent household is difficult to overcome. She said there are many options for closing the income gap, including child support, financial aid and scholarships for education and job placement. One of the difficulties some abuse victims face is they are not currently employed or do not have the training needed to enter the workforce. “Once we get more information we can kind of guide them in the right direction,” she said. Sheridan describes the work with immigrant populations on the issue of domestic abuse as requiring special effort. The nonprofit is working on translating many of its brochures into different languages and has interpreter services available. Aside from the language barrier, there are several cultural differences that pose challenges. Those cultural barriers include religious views, seeking help seen as a sign of weakness or overcoming traditional subservient roles. In some instances, a marriage separation or one that ends in divorce is viewed with disdain for religious or cultural reasons. In some of these maledominated societies, women fear reporting their husband to authorities. “They don’t want to get their husband in trouble,” Sheridan said. She said there also is fear of interacting with the criminal justice system because of the language barrier. Some undocumented women fear they will be deported if the police are involved. There is a provision of the federal Violence Against Women Act that allows undocumented women who are the victims of abuse a work permit to remain in the United States. Some minority women who are victims of abuse are trapped since they are unable to communicate in English but their husbands are and are the ones communicating with police.

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the damage inflicted by abuse whether that entails just talking to them about how it is not their fault, how they can keep themselves safe or even scheduling time with a trained psychologist. Sheridan said it takes about a year before victims can get their lives back in order. “A lot of it is just knowing they can break through it,” Sheridan said. “It takes a lot of energy out of them.” She said the best part of it is the victims are now living on their own and not dependent on someone else. Mary said the first night she spent away from her home was on the floor of a dwelling that was empty except for the bare mattress upon which she slept with her daughter. “I told her we were going to be OK now that we were gone,” she said. “It was a cool feeling to know that we were gone. … It’s a whole new world for me.”

Putting one’s life back together after breaking free from an abusive relationship doesn’t happen overnight, Sheridan said. Among the first steps is finding housing. Lewis House in Eagan and Hastings offers temporary housing for victims. While people are at Lewis House, advocates work to find them a safe and affordable place to live. They help them coordinate retrieving their belongings or going back to their home if that is the case. Food shelf services can help them if needed. The services of 360 Communities also tends to the emotional side. Support groups meet regularly for both women and children who have been victims of abuse. Children’s Support Group for young people who have been abused is a safe place for them to talk Tad Johnson can be reached about their experiences. at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com Advocates work closely or facebook.com/sunthisweek. with children to overcome

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Help turn back the tide of domestic abuse by Tad Johnson Sun Thisweek

It is reported that one in four women will be the victim of domestic abuse in their lifetime. Burnsville-based 360 Communities’s domestic abuse services work with more than 2,500 victims annually – that’s nearly seven victims per day. Local residents can help turn back the tide of domestic abuse by reporting incidents of possible domestic abuse. Officials at 360 Communities understand that neighbors or family members are apprehensive about reporting abuse for fear of retribution or a whole host of other reasons. But they say the important message to remember

that is domestic abuse needs to stop. Domestic violence is preventable and early intervention is critical, according to 360. Neighbors or family members of a person who they know or think is being abused can call 360’s confidential line at (952) 9855300 learn how to detect domestic violence and how to respond by providing the appropriate resources that will reduce and eliminate the violence. In addition to allowing abuse to continue, there is a cost associated with ignoring this problem. Lost productivity and earnings due to intimate partner violence accounts for almost $1.8 billion each year, according to the American Institute on Do-

mestic Violence. Intimate partner violence victims lose nearly 8.0 million days of paid work each year; the equivalent of more than 32,000 full-time jobs and nearly 5.6 million days of household productivity. More information about 360’s Violence Prevention service and information on presentations is at (651) 244-9823 or online at www.360communities.org. Those who are in an abusive relationship (sexual, physical, mental or emotional) should immediately contact Eagan Lewis House at (651) 452-7288 or Hastings Lewis House at (651) 437-1291. Tad Johnson can be reached at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Lightning girls’ goal still the Metrodome Soccer team believes it has talent to make up for graduation losses by Mike Shaughnessy Sun Thisweek

excellent summer on the girls side, including an Under-16 Premier team that finished second in the top division at the USA Cup. “There’s a lot of talent, and in Dakota County, they start them young,” said senior Anhthu Huynh, the Lightning’s starting goalkeeper. On Tuesday afternoon, Eastview’s girls were in their second day of tryouts. “We’ve seen players coming to practice willing to give 110 percent,” senior Taylor Heppner said. “Practice isn’t always fun, but working hard there is what gets you ready for the season.” Another key returnee is junior forward Kellie McGahn, who scored seven goals last season. Eastview lost only once in nine conference games last season, but four ties against league opponents dropped the Lightning to fourth place. “But we were able to play with all the other teams,” Chasse said. “We tied (conference champion) Lakeville North and beat Burnsville.” Now the Lightning will attempt to prove it’s the team to beat in the South Suburban. Eastview opens its season at home against Roseville at 5 p.m. Thursday. The non-conference schedule also includes a home game against defending state Class AA champion Wayzata at 1 p.m. Aug. 30. The first conference game is at home against Eagan on Sept. 4.

Every high school soccer team starts its season outdoors, but Eastview’s girls believe they have what it takes to finish it indoors. “We’d like to get to the dome this year,” said senior midfielder Kayla Tuthill, one of the Lightning’s captains. She was referring to the Metrodome, where the state tournament semifinals and finals take place. Last year the Lightning was one victory short of going to Minneapolis after losing to Centennial 1-0 in the Class AA quarterfinals in Cottage Grove. It ended a 13-3-4 season; all three of Eastview’s losses were 1-0. Eastview was one of three South Suburban Conference teams to reach the state tournament. The others, Burnsville and Lakeville North, finished second and fourth. The conference “definitely will still be competitive,” senior midfielder and captain Melisse Chasse said. “But a lot of the teams were older last year and lost a lot of seniors. Most of the teams this year are going to use some young players.” That includes the Lightning, whose graduation losses from last season included its top three scorers and all seven of the players who were All-South Suburban Conference or received honorable mention. But help could be on the way for Eastview. Dakota REV, a soccer Mike Shaughnessy is at mike.shaughclub that has a number of players nessy@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/ from Eastview High School, had an sunthisweek.

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Eastview girls soccer players compete in an intrasquad scrimmage Tuesday afternoon. The Lightning was one of three South Suburban Conference teams to qualify for the 2011 state tournament.

Eagle Rosemount girls believe they have talent to compete tennis in Irish soccer season starts next week up north by Mike Shaughnessy Sun Thisweek

High school girls soccer players are more skilled than ever, and that makes Kevin Adams’ job tougher. Official practices started Monday, and the first task for coaches such as Adams is to evaluate the talent and assign players to teams. With more girls playing high-level club soccer, the task of choosing teams is more difficult than ever, said Adams, who is starting his sixth season as the Rosemount girls’ head coach. “The speed of the game is much faster,” Adams said. “You’re looking for kids who work hard and make things happen. We need kids who can play fast, but they also have to under-

stand the game well enough to make quick decisions, like seeing the space they need to get to before it’s even there.” Teams have to play fast just to keep pace in the South Suburban Conference. Rosemount went 115-2 overall last season but was unable to finish higher than fifth in the powerful South Suburban, which sent three teams to the state Class AA tournament. But in the 2011 regular season the Irish beat Burnsville, a team that ended up playing for the state championship, and tied Eastview, another state tournament qualifier. “We were encouraged,” Adams said. “Our team right now is holding its own against the top teams in the conference.”

Senior forward Hannah Halterman led Rosemount in scoring with 12 goals and four assists last season. Also returning is senior Kate Mallory, the Irish’s starting goalkeeper. Outside midfielder Marisa Knott and forward Kaylie Hanson each had four goals last season. Senior midfielders Jana Elliott and Jenny Dean also return. The Irish will have to fill in with some new players in front of Mallory. Sydney Newton, a senior, is the only returnee on defense. Several spots in the lineup will be filled by players new to varsity soccer, but Adams said those players should have the ability to help the Irish. “We have the talent to play a

lot of different ways,” he said. “In certain games, we might have three forwards up front. Other games, we might have two up front and more in the midfield. Each and every game, the way we play might be different, depending on the opponent, and we can do that because the girls understand the game.” The Irish will be hosts of a sixteam scrimmage at 9 a.m. Saturday at Rosemount High School. They go north to open the regular season with games Aug. 24 at Cloquet and Aug. 25 at Hermantown.

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If you’re looking for another chance to watch Tyus Jones play basketball, there’s another one coming up next week. The Apple Valley High School junior was named to the Under Armour Elite 24 event to be held Aug. 24-25 at the Venice Beach Courts in Los Angeles. A dunk contest will be held Aug. 24, with a game to be played the following day. ESPNU will air the both the dunk contest and game, with the broadcast starting at 6 p.m. each day. The event features 24 of the nation’s top high school basketball players, selected by ESPN based on their performances in AAU tournaments and national summer camps. ESPN ranked Jones second in the class of 2014. It’s been a busy summer for Jones, who helped USA Basketball win the Under-17 world championship. He also played

Twelve seniors from last season gone; two singles players return by Mike Shaughnessy Sun Thisweek

One thing is for certain about the Apple Valley’s girls tennis team – there won’t be as many seniors on the courts for the Eagles as there were last year. “We lost 12 seniors from last year, so we’re kind of rebuilding,” said Krista Pawlicki, the Eagles’ second-year Mike Shaughnessy is at mike. head coach. “But we’ve seen a lot of shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com or face- improvement in our younger players. About half of our kids played some book.com/sunthisweek. competitive tennis in the off-season, and the other half played with friends or families.” The Eagles started tryouts Monday, the first day high school teams could have coach-supervised workouts. The team’s first competition is Friday at the Pony Invitational in Stillwater. Pawlicki said she planned to take 12 players to the varsity matches in Stillwater as she tries to identify her strongest lineup. Three girls saw significant playing Game will air on ESPNU next week time on varsity last season: senior Britney Kocken, ninth-grader Mia Davis for the Howard Pulley fielder Jaci Spencer of Early season cal soccer teams will play and sophomore Malini Wijesinghe. Panthers, an elite AAU Waterloo, Iowa, was the their first regular-season Davis and Wijesinghe are the Eagles’ program that traveled to offensive MVP. Other events games on Aug. 23, with top two singles players, while Kocken several national tourna- Irish players named to the High school fall sports one of the featured games was in the doubles lineup last year. ments. all-tournament team were practices started Monday, being the Centennial girls Kocken is a captain along with se He has been offered catcher/infielder Shaye and some local teams will playing at Burnsville at nior Carli Howells, a first-year varsity scholarships by numer- Barton of Prior Lake and test their games against 5 p.m. It’s a rematch of player. ous Division I college outfielder/first baseman/ outside competition as schools that played in the “In Stillwater, we’ll have three programs but has not yet pitcher Hailey Monroe, soon as this weekend. state Class AA semifinals matches and we’ll use two or three difannounced his choice. who played for Farming- Apple Valley’s an- last season. ferent lineups,” Pawlicki said. “By Friton High School in the nual four-team boys socday, we’ll have a better idea of who our Irish take second 2012 state Class AAA cer scrimmage begins at Bandits in top 12 players are and where they’ll 9 a.m. Saturday. Eagan, playoffs The Minnesota Irish softball tournament. play.” with new head coach Under-14 softball team Valley Athletic Association and The Eagan Bandits Alan Merrick, will be finished second in the Sikich is AV other local programs are helping Eaone of the teams at that men’s amateur baseball USSSA Fastpitch World softball coach gles players develop their games. That’s team has reached the scrimmage. Series last month in needed because the high school season Chris Sikich will be the “super section” level of Also on Saturday, Rockford, Ill. is barely two months long. Pawlicki The Irish, coached by new head softball coach Lakeville North, the top- the state Class B playoffs. said the Eagles will have played almost at Apple Valley High The Bandits take on Cold ranked team in Class Eastview High School half of their regular-season matches School. He has been in Spring at 8:30 p.m. FriAAA volleyball, will hold head softball coach Trevbefore school opens Sept. 4. or Monroe, started slowly the program for six years, scrimmages at its gym day at Red Wing Athletic “We’re rebuilding, but we’re also the last two as junior varPark. starting at 7:30 p.m. Apwith a 0-3 record in pool working toward the goal of being more play. The team found sity head coach and var- ple Valley also will have Two teams from the competitive in our conference,” Pawlsity assistant coach. He four-team Red Wing volleyball scrimmages its stride in bracket play icki said. “We have some talented playreplaces Carla Christiansuper section – Duluth Saturday. where it went 5-2, with ers with good attitudes who work very both losses coming to sen, who resigned in June On Monday, Lakev- and Red Wing also are hard. This is a good place to be right to spend more time with competing – will qualify ille North will be host eventual champion QC now.” her family. for the state tournament of a girls varsity tennis Dreamers Illusion of Il Sikich, a work experi- tournament at 9 a.m. that begins Aug. 24 in St. linois. Mike Shaughnessy is at mike.shaugh Irish infielder Nina ence and career explora- Apple Valley’s girls soc- Cloud and Cold Spring. nessy@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/ Kayfes of Rosemount tion program teacher at cer team holds a six-team sunthisweek. AVHS, also has coached Mike Shaughnessy is at scrimmage at Johnny High School was the in the school’s boys hockmike.shaughnessy@ecmCake Ridge Park at 3 tournament’s defensive MVP. Irish pitcher/out- ey program for 10 years. p.m. Tuesday. Many lo- inc.com or facebook.com/ sunthisweek.

Notebook: Jones named to play in high school hoops showcase by Mike Shaughnessy

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Seniors Pickleball courts to open in Rosemount Senior citizens in Rosemount have found an exercise that is fun and a way to meet new neighbors and friends. It is called Pickleball. Pickleball is a game for all ages and is similar to tennis, table tennis and badminton. The city of Rosemount has been working with a group of senior citizens and have installed six pickleball courts and equipment at Claret Park. The number of players has grown to approximately 25 to 40 in just three months, and there will be a Grand Opening for the courts at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, during which there will be demonstrations and free lesson, along with free hot dogs, pop and water. The courts are at 15130 Claret Avenue (behind Cub Foods on 42 and Shannon Parkway in Rosemount). Voluntary food donations to the Rosemount Community Resource Cen-

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Business ter foodshelf will be collected. For more information, contact Terry Taylor at (612) 749-3600.

Rosemount seniors The following activities are sponsored by the Rosemount Parks and Recreation Department and the Rosemount Area Seniors. For more information, call the Rosemount Parks and Recreation Department at (651) 322-6000. Monday, Aug. 20 – Bridge, 9 a.m., Do Drop Inn; 500, 1 p.m., DDI. Tuesday, Aug. 21 – Coffee, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rosemount Cub; Bid Euchre, 9 a.m., DDI; Crafts, 1 p.m., DDI. Wednesday, Aug. 22 – Card Bingo, 1 p.m., DDI. Thursday, Aug. 23 – Advisory Board, 9 a.m., DDI; Cribbage, 1 p.m., DDI. Friday, Aug. 24 – Euchre, 9 a.m., DDI; Lunch Out, 11:30 a.m., Applebee’s in Rosemount; Bowling, 1 p.m., Apple Place in Apple

Valley. • Wabasha Street Caves and Twin Town Tacky Tour, Wednesday, Sept. 19. Leave the Rosemount Community Center at 10:15 a.m. Lunch at Joseph’s Grill (on your own), followed by a 45-minute walking tour of the Wabasha Street Caves. Then back on the bus for a tour of the tackiest places in St. Paul and Minneapolis. The bus will return to the Rosemount Community Center at 4:15 p.m. Cost is $39, includes transportation and the fee for both tours. Registration can be done online at www.ci.rosemount.mn.us or at the Rosemount Parks and Recreation office. • Tuesday, Oct. 2, Amish tour and lunch at the Harmony House. The bus will leave the Rosemount Community Center at 8:45 a.m. and return at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $43, includes transportation, lunch, guided tour and gratuity. Register at the Rosemount Parks and Recreation office; deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 11. The Rosemount Area Seniors “Do Drop Inn” is open to senior citizens 9

a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. The room is located in the Rosemount Community Center and allows seniors a place to stop by and socialize during the week.

Driver improvement classes for seniors The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will offer 55plus driver-improvement courses on the following days: • 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 20 and 21 (eight-hour firsttime course), Kowalski’s, 1646 Diffley Road, Eagan. • 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 10 (eight-hour first-time

course), Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. • 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 10 (four-hour refresher), Lakeville Senior Center, 20732 Holt Ave., Lakeville. • 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 15 (four-hour refresher), Lakeville Senior Center, 20732 Holt Ave., Lakeville. • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 15 (eight-hour first-time course), Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St., Farmington. The courses are open to the public; however, preregistration is requested. The fee for the four-hour refresher is $20; the eighthour course is $24. For more information or to register, visit www.mnsafetycenter. org or call 1-888-234-1294.

USP has iPad app for catalog USP Structural Connector, Burnsville, now has its complete catalog of hangers, anchors, and connectors available for iPads through its new “USP Catalog iPad Application.” With the USP iPad app, users can find any USP product, along with application illustrations, installation instructions, fastening schedules, and can also load ratings. Connectors for plated truss connectors and engineered wood products are also included. The USP iPad app (version 1.5.1) can be downloaded from the iTunes App Store. Simply search for USP.

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pawlenty, from 9A Washington experience. “Tim has been a good guy – a smart kid,” Grams said. Grams, who believes Romney will beat Democratic President Barack Obama unless something “weird” happens, sees Pawlenty’s immediate future as serving in the Romney administration, perhaps as secretary of agriculture or human services. “His (Pawlenty’s) eyes are on the campaign, and I think that’s where his focus is,” Grams said.

Overlooked again The national punditry long ago pinned the label of charisma-challenged on Pawlenty, and even Pawlenty supporters do not grow lyrical in describing the strengths of the two-term governor. “He’s not a man who’s larger than life,” said Rep. Jim Abeler. R-Anoka, shortly after Pawlenty declared his short-lived presidential candidacy on a baking rooftop in Des Moines, Iowa, last summer. Pawlenty perhaps would not mind being seen as the Maytag repair man of politician – knowledgeable, competent, right tool in hand, explained Abeler, who served with Pawlenty in the state House of Representatives. Pundits suggested one of the strongest assets Pawlenty could have brought to the Romney ticket was finite stage presence – an assurance that he would not outshine Romney. A Washington Post-ABC News poll conducted Aug.

8-12 showed 14 percent of conservative Republicans held “strongly favorable” views of Pawlenty prior to the Ryan pick. Bill Hillsman, of Northwoods Advertising, a firm that has produced iconic campaign ads for Paul Wellstone and Jesse Ventura, said Pawlenty’s son-of-a-truckdriver, blue-collar image seemed unconvincing – a son of a truck driver would never have meekly stood down from running for the U.S. Senate because the Bush White House placed a call, he argued last summer. “I think the real problem for Pawlenty is there’s not a lot there,” Hillsman said. Critics have found Pawlenty’s explanation of his conservative roots, considering his upbringing in Democrat-leaning South St. Paul and the union ties among his siblings, a little puzzling. In his campaign book, “Courage to Stand,” Pawlenty expresses a certain a mystification. “Why I became a conservative so early on is anyone’s guess, but my steadfast views were on display immediately through the course of those kitchen-table debates with my dad or others,” Pawlenty wrote. In his book, Pawlenty chronicles the harsh impact the closure of the once thriving stockyards of South St. Paul had on his family and city, the early loss of his mother to cancer, the joys of playing hockey and of family. One tie Pawlenty had to the Romney campaign, other

than his active support that has him traveling the country as a Romney surrogate, is the friendship his wife, Mary Pawlenty, has reportedly struck with Romney’s wife, Ann Romney. National media have reported that Mary Pawlenty, a former judge, and Ann Romney are genuinely fond of one another. His wife may have played a role in another perceived strength for Romney. In his book, Tim Pawlenty speaks of his wife, an evangelical Christian, as helping him understand the ongoing, dynamic relevance of Scripture to life. While raised a Catholic, Pawlenty was drawn to Mary Pawlenty’s religious views and church, Wooddale Church in Eden Prairie. His evangelical credentials were seen as politically useful to Romney – a means of pacifying the uneasiness some evangelicals may have felt in voting for a Mormon. Ryan is Catholic. As for carrying his home state for Romney, Pawlenty never broke the 50 percent threshold in his gubernatorial elections – 44 percent in 2002, about 47 percent in 2006 – and political watchers in Minnesota consider it highly improbable he could have delivered the state for Romney. Another story about Pawlenty and the Romney pick is online at www.SunThisweek.com. Tad Johnson can be reached at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Avoid traffic take bus to State Fair Minnesota Valley Transit Authority buses will run to the State Fair Aug. 23 through Sept. 3 weekdays (except Labor Day) from Burnsville High School and the Burnsville Transit Station. Buses will depart on the hour from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Buses will leave the State Fair to return to BTS and Burnsville High School, every 60 minutes (on the hour) from noon to midnight. Rest rooms are available at the

Burnsville Transit Station, but not at Burnsville High School. On Saturdays, Sundays and Labor Day, buses will operate to/from the State Fair from the Burnsville and Eagan transit stations. Buses will leave BTS, as well as the Eagan Transit Station at Pilot Knob and Yankee Doodle Roads, every 30 minutes from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Buses will return to BTS and ETS every 30 minutes from noon to midnight.

Round-trip fare is $5 cash for all riders age 6 and older; fares are free for children 5 and under. Exact fare is required in the form of dollar bills and/or coins. Advance purchase tickets are available through Aug. 21 from www. metrotransit.org. Individual tickets can be purchased for $4 (value $5); a group of four tickets can be purchased for $15 (value $20). These tickets can be used on the MVTA State Fair Express buses.

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Sports Sign of autumn Photo by Mike Shaughnessy

Eastview football coach Kelly Sherwin supervises practice Tuesday, the second day of official fall workouts. The Lightning is preparing for its season opener Aug. 30 at home against Burnsville.

Countdown to kickoff has begun Eastview football players go through practice

Tuesday afternoon. High school football teams in the South Suburban Conference will play their season-opening games Aug. 30 and 31. Photo by Mike Shaughnessy