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Sen. Gerlach relishes Commerce Committee gavel Apple Valley Republican new chair of free market-oriented Senate Committee by T.W. Budig ECM CAPITOL REPORTER

Sen. Chris Gerlach has the gavel of a committee he relishes. “It’s a lot of topic areas I enjoy – it’s a whole range of things,” the Apple Valley Republican said of the Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. Gerlach is the new chairman of the 15-member committee. The committee oversees a range of topics, from lesser-known business complexities to better-known areas such as auto insurance and liquor sales. Gerlach points to auto insurance as a major topic for the committee this legislative session. Sen. Paul Gazelka, RBrainerd, is carrying several pieces of legislation dealing with no-fault insurance. “He’ll be doing some battle with trial attorneys – that’s usually the setup there,” Gerlach said. Gerlach shares Gazelka’s concern that no-fault insurance in Minnesota has failed to deliver the savings promised when adopted back in the 1970s. “I think that will lower automobile insurance rates for just about everyone in the state,” Gerlach said of Gazelka’s legislation. Another car insurance

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Sen. Chris Gerlach, R-Apple Valley, is the new chairman of the Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. It’s a committee Gerlach believes fits him. bill the committee will explore has been dubbed “No Pay, No Play.” Currently, about 15 percent of Minnesota motorists drive without car insurance, Gerlach explained. “Even though it’s against the law, they are,” he said. “No Pay, No Play” may be one means of correcting this, he explained. Under the bill, uninsured motorists who get into crashes will still have some coverage. But they would no longer

be able to sue for damages such as pain and suffering, Gerlach explained. “That’s sort of a challenge to Minnesota residents out there, that you’re not going to be allowed to flaunt the law and cash in down the road,” he said. Gerlach views the two mandates of his committee, commerce and consumer protection, as anything but mutually exclusive. “What we’ve got to do is figure out where the balance point is,” Gerlach said.

“We have to decide what’s appropriate for the government to get involved in,” he said. “Where you draw that line on restraint is going to be the difference between Republicans and Democratic, conservative and liberals,” Gerlach said. Asked about the role of the Attorney General’s Office in consumer protection, Gerlach said that there always has been a “tug of war” between whether the lawsuit model or enforce-

ment model is the best. “In some cases, one is better than the other,” he said. Legislative commerce committees, at least under Republicans, prefer the regulatory actions of the Commerce Department to legal action by the attorney general in consumer protection, Gerlach explained. “And maybe a little less governing through press conference and lawsuits,” he said. Where does Minnesota stand in terms of welcoming business compared with neighboring states? “Depending on what statistics you look at, you can argue the case either way,” Gerlach said. But Gerlach views the loss of Delta Air Lines, formerly Northwest, and other historic companies as indications the state is struggling. Taxes aren’t the only factor in where business locates, “but it’s a significant factor,” he said. “If your bottom line doesn’t work, you’re going to find a location where it does.” Gerlach views his committee as something of a band of brothers in terms of marketplace philosophy. “It’s a pretty free-market committee,” he said. Generally, committee members See Gerlach, 12A

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District 196 officials recommend $3.5 million in cuts by Jessica Harper THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Officials in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District are looking to cut $3.5 million from the district’s budget for next school year. The recommendations include eliminating approximately 48 full-time equivalent positions, removing high school figure skating and increasing fees by $10 for all high school sports and fine arts. The staff cuts could be a combination of layoffs and attrition, said Tony Taschner, communications director for District 196. A recently approved retirement incentive could prevent some layoffs since it resulted in a higher than average number of retirements, he said. Raising activity fees could result in steep fees for some popular sports, Taschner said. For instance, hockey and football fees would be raised to $185. Additionally, district officials are considering reducing transportation services by increasing eligible See Budget, 12A

Eastview book club sends a message:

REAL MEN READ Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page is club’s first guest speaker by Jessica Harper THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

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Rosemount man killed in Afghanistan A military policeman from Rosemount died last weekend in an attack in Afghanistan. The Department of Defense announced on Feb. 28 that Spc. Andrew C. Wilfahrt was killed the previous day when insurgents attacked his unit in Kandahar province using a homemade bomb. Wilfahrt, 31, graduated from Rosemount High School in 1997. Rosemount High School Principal John Wollersheim described Wilfahrt as “a good student who was involved in choir and marching band.” Wilfahrt enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2009 and was deployed last year. He belonged to the 504th Military Police Battalion, 8th Military Police Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. —Jessica Harper General 952-894-1111 Distribution 952-846-2070 Display Advertising 952-846-2011 Classified Advertising 952-846-2000

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Real Men Read. That is not only the name of one Eastview High School book club, but also the message its founder hopes to send to male students. The club was created two years ago by social studies teacher Todd Beach to boost readership among male students. “We already had a book club but not many boys were joining,” Beach said. “I decided it may be due to the books being selected.” Unlike the school’s general book club, Real Men Read offers literary genres aimed specifically at male audiences. “I aim to find books boys want to read,” he said. “I don’t want it to feel like homework.” Students then choose from a list which book they want read and discuss that month.

Although the club is comprised of mostly male students, females are also welcome. Approximately 15 students, mostly juniors and seniors, attend each monthly meeting, Beach said. However, more students will often join the club when it discusses more popular books, he said. For instance Dan Brown’s “Angels and Demons” attracted about 40 students a few months ago. The club’s latest book, “All Rise: the Remarkable Journey of Alan Page” by Bill McGrane attracted approximately 15 students – both male and female – who discussed the biography Feb. 25 with guest speaker Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page. Focus on the journey, not the destination was the recurring theme of the discussion. “One message I’d like

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Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page met with members of Eastview High School’s book club to discuss his biography, “All Rise: The Remarkable Journey of Alan Page.” them to take away from this is the notion of seeking excellence in education – one way to do that is by reading,” said Page, the club’s first guest speaker. Page spoke about his experiences as a pro football player with the Minnesota Vikings from 1967 to 1978 and his thoughts on how the sport has changed, both positively and negatively, since then. Page also shared how he transitioned into his current

career as a judge. He told of the bigotry he faced while pursuing a juris doctorate from the University of Minnesota Law School in the late 1970s. “They thought of me as just a dumb football player, meaning just a dumb black football player,” he told the students. Yet he never gave in, working his way up to the state Supreme Court, which he joined after being elected to an open seat in 1992.

Eastview junior Zane Larwood said he was inspired by Page’s drive to overcome obstacles and by how he never looks negatively on the past. “The lesson I took away from this is to work hard and not take everything too seriously, except what you want to do,” Larwood said. The club’s next literary adventure will be “The Innocent Man” by John Grisham. E-mail Jessica Harper at: jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com

Massage business owner facing criminal charge found dead City officials’ debate over massage therapy ordinance continues by Andrew Miller THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The owner of an Apple Valley massage business that had been the subject of a prostitution investigation was found dead Monday in his Eagan home. Andy Ming-Lueng Kor, 55, the owner of iMassage at 7540 W. 149th St., had been charged last week in Dakota County District Court with one count of “disorderly house” following the police investigation. Yin Hsin Chu, Kor’s wife and the co-owner of the business that opened in October, was charged with disorderly house along with one count of prostitution. Police did not release details of Kor’s death but foul

play was not suspected. Kor’s death sounded a grim note in a months-long effort by Apple Valley officials to thwart prostitution rings from hiding behind a facade of massage therapy.

Stopping prostitution Concerns about massage businesses being fronts for prostitution have been on public safety officials’ radar for some time. A massage parlor that opened in October in a home on Garden View Drive caused an uproar among neighboring residents who alleged the business was a front for a prostitution service. Police investigated the business, located about a

block from Westview Elementary School, and it has since closed. The Apple Valley City Council is now looking to revise an ordinance it approved in December that regulates massage businesses by requiring licensing and background checks. Following council approval of the ordinance, city staff mailed notices about the new regulations to 37 people and businesses involved in massage therapy in the city, and feedback received – including concerns that some provisions would be harmful to business – prompted the council to reexamine it. “We do want this to be workable for the business owners in town,” Council Member Clint Hooppaw said. Central to the debate is

a 90-day residency requirement for massage therapists, which was written into the original ordinance. Police Capt. Michael Marben said the regional residency provision will help prevent human trafficking – in which women from other countries are brought to prostitution dens for sex work, typically for 30 to 60 days, then moved to other locations. “We feel the 90-day residency requirement would act as essentially a barrier to prevent this type of activity from occurring in our community,” said Marben, explaining the position of the city’s police department. Council Member Tom Goodwin expressed uncertainty as to the fairness of the residency requirement – if other types of businesses

don’t need their employees to establish residency, why should massage therapy businesses? “If the city of Apple Valley hired someone to come and work for ‘em from Colorado, they wouldn’t have to wait 90 days,” Goodwin said. Mayor Mary HamannRoland said the intent of the ordinance is to stop prostitution, not to create challenges for legitimate practitioners of massage therapy. “The goal is public safety, but also (to) make sure there’s balance for business,” Hamann-Roland said. “We’re getting there.” The City Council is set to review and possibly vote on the ordinance revisions at its March 24 meeting. Andrew Miller is at andrew. miller@ecm-inc.com.

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Augustana plans expansion of Apple Valley campus Augustana Health Care Center of Apple Valley has planned an expansion of its senior-housing and longterm care facilities at 147th Street and Garrett Avenue. Expansion plans call for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;continuum of careâ&#x20AC;? campus that includes additional nursing home space and senior housing on vacant

in September, according to City Planner Thomas Lovelace. The construction would be broken into phases, with a goal of four to seven years for completion. The first phase of construction would involve a two-story, 40-unit â&#x20AC;&#x153;transitional careâ&#x20AC;? facility attached to the existing nursing home,

according to planning documents submitted to the city. Additional expansion would include a four-story, 64-unit assisted-living facility, with 32 units designated for dementia care; a four-story, 40-unit senior apartment building; and a four-story, 124-unit independent-living facility with a town center

and wellness center. The Apple Valley City Council reviewed Augustanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planning documents for the campus expansion on Feb. 24, and city officials anticipate Augustana will submit a formal application for a building permit in the next six weeks to two months, said Apple Valley

Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an urgency to moving forward because they (Augustana) have a funding commitment for phase one,â&#x20AC;? Nordquist said. Westwood Professional Services Inc. is listed as the engineer on the project. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Andrew Miller

Zoo hosts â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bear Birthday Bashâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

The Minnesota Zoo is hosting two days of bearthemed activities March 5-6 to celebrate the birthdays of its three grizzly bears â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Haines,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kenaiâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sadieâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who are turning five years old. Each day at 10 a.m. of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bear Birthday Bashâ&#x20AC;? the three bears in the Russiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grizzly Coast exhibit will be served a special birthday treat by zoo staff, and guests will receive a bear bookmark. Craft activities at the Tropics Plaza and a Berenstain Bear costumed character mingling with zoo guests near the gift store are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.

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It has the ring of â&#x20AC;&#x153;too good to be true,â&#x20AC;? but there really is no catch. The Better Energy program open to Apple Valley homeowners offers $400 in energy-saving products and services for a $20 co-pay. Apple Valley is one of eight cities throughout the state chosen for the program, which seeks to help residents reduce their energy use and expenses. The program includes free workshops and $20 customized home energy consultations. More than 500 Apple Valley households have already taken advantage of Better Energy, or be., which was launched in the city in fall 2009. Homeowners can get involved by attending one of two free workshops scheduled this month and next â&#x20AC;&#x201C; on March 15 and April 14 at the Hayes Community and Senior Center. These will be the fourth and final round of workshops offered in Apple Valley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really the last chance for homeownersâ&#x20AC;? to participate, said Ashley Robertson, a community organizer for the nonprofit Center for Energy and the Environment, which is administering the program. At the workshops, residents will learn simple ways to lower energy use in the home â&#x20AC;&#x201C; things like taking shorter showers, washing clothes in cold water and more, Robertson said. While attending one of

the workshops, homeowners can sign up for a $20 customized home visit in which a consultant will install low-flow shower heads, test for air leaks and install CFL bulbs, among other energy-saving features. This service has about a $400 value, according to CEE. The consultant will also provide information on financing, incentives and rebates that homeowners may be able to obtain for additional energy-saving projects. In addition to the services, homeowners will receive 12-month updates on their energy-reduction progress. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a nonprofit and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not trying to sell you anything,â&#x20AC;? said Robertson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just want people to save energy.â&#x20AC;? Townhome and condo owners are excluded from the in-home services due to association bylaws and issues with adjacent units, Robertson said. In Apple Valley, Better Energy is a collaboration between city government, CEE, CenterPoint Energy and Dakota Electric through a grant from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund. More information about the program is at www.beapplevalley.com. Andrew Miller is at andrew. miller@ecm-inc.com.

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Free, two-hour workshops through Apple Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Better Energy program will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, and Thursday, April 14, at the Hayes Community and Senior Center, 14601 Hayes Road. Residents are asked to RSVP for the workshops by contacting Ashley Robertson at (612) 335-5869 or a ro b e r t s o n @ m n c e e. org.

191. In addition to garage sale participants, the group will also provide rental space to organizations/ businesses that normally sell through home parties (limited to one representative per business brand) on a first-come, first-served basis. The Burnsville Seniors will offer a sloppy joe lunch for purchase and coffee and rolls/bars will be available from the Campus Cup.

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Foundation 191 will host its second indoor garage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at the Diamondhead Education Center, 200 W. Burnsville Parkway. General admission to the event is free and open to the public. Vendors can reserve a space online at www.communityed191.org for $30 (space only) or $35 (space plus table and two chairs). Proceeds from table sales will benefit Foundation

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Opinion ECM Editorial

Time has come to renegotiate gaming compact Members of the ECM Publishers Editorial Board recently listened to representatives of two sides to the racino question in Minnesota. While there is a growing desire to have slot machines at two Minnesota race tracks, we believe the interests of the state and the Indian tribes would be served best by renegotiating the compact that would allow the state to share in casino revenues. Dick Day, a former state senator who is a lobbyist for Racino NOW, based in Eagan, presented that groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan for racinos at Canterbury Park in Shakopee and Running Aces Harness Park in Columbus. Having slot machines at Canterbury and Running Aces, where cards have been legal since 1999, would add to revenue for the state and help the horse industry here, Day said. Twelve other states have racinos, the closest being Iowa and Indiana, and Dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estimate was that a racino at Canterbury would add $200 million to state revenue during each two-year budget cycle. John McCarthy, executive director of the Minnesota Indian Gaming Association, visited with the board and offered reasons why MIGA, which represents 9 of

11 Minnesota tribes, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think a racino is a good idea. Revenue at tribal casinos will be lessened, McCarthy said, and once gambling is expanded, he said, there will be no turning back because more gambling will be inevitable. McCarthy also said that expanding gambling will cost the state more than it generates. Members of the editorial board had lively discussions after both presentations and agreed Day and McCarthy had both made strong arguments. They came up with the idea that during these difficult economic times there may be a way to increase revenue as future governors and legislators seek to find ways to balance the budget. That is to renegotiate the compact with Indian tribes that would allow the state to share in revenue from tribal casinos. There are precedents for that throughout the country as some states have decided that they should share, or share more than previously, in casino profits. For example, in 2007 in New Mexico, 11 tribes renegotiated a gaming compact with the state to share between 9.25 and 10.75 percent of slot machine revenue, depend-

ing upon the size of the facility. Previous to that the tribes shared 8 percent. The deal is good until 2045 and the estimated total revenue increase is $1 billion. In 2009 the state of California signed a new compact with the Habematolel Pomo Tribe, good through 2030, that gives the state 15 percent of annual net win revenues. Last year in Florida, a renegotiated compact with the Seminole Indian Tribe gave the tribe exclusive rights to table games, and the right to operate slots at all of it casinos, in exchange for $1.2 billion over the next five years. In Connecticut the negotiated agreements with Indian tribes call for the tribes to voluntarily pay the state a percentage of gambling revenue in exchange for the state agreeing to maintain tribal monopoly over certain types of gambling. Renegotiating compacts hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been without controversy. In Washington, a state that receives no revenue from tribal gambling, the governor killed a compact in 2005 that might have meant as much as $140 million per year for the state. That governor, and her party, had received more than $1 million in contributions from tribes.

In Washington, unlike Minnesota, the annual revenue of tribal casinos is known. It was $1.34 billion in 2007. There can be no argument that some Minnesota tribes, because of gaming revenue, have contributed greatly to the economy and to the quality of life in their areas. Tribes have made donations to many schools, groups and causes, as well as creating many jobs and the resulting payroll. Still, rightly or wrongly, some in Minnesota have criticized the tribes for their constant expansion of gambling, and for not sharing their revenue as tribes do in 22 other states. So, it would silence some of their critics and also be a public relations windfall for the tribes if they renegotiated the gaming compact that came into being with Gov. Rudy Perpich in office. And it would help the state as it seeks to find ways to balance the budget in years ahead. The time has come to renegotiate the compact. Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note: This editorial is a product of the ECM Editorial Board. Thisweek Newspapers and the Dakota County Tribune are part of ECM Publishers Inc.

Letters Wardlow is making an impact To the editor: Rep. Doug Wardlow is making an impact at the state Capitol. As promised during his campaign, he is working on

legislation to encourage job creation. Wardlow is coauthoring House File 1, a bill that will streamline environmental permitting and soon will be on the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desk. He is chief authoring legislation that will reduce the

number and cost of frivolous class action lawsuits on Minnesota job providers. Wardlow is working on several other pieces of legislation as well. We are pleased we are being represented by a man who is taking an assertive

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role in the Legislature as he earnestly strives to move Minnesota forward with a stronger economy based on our foundersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; principles. His fresh ideas certainly are refreshing. Also as pledged, Wardlow is holding weekly â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dialogue with Dougâ&#x20AC;? office hours at the Wescott Library, and is posting his House floor votes on final passage of legislation on Facebook and Twitter. Though Wardlow is a freshman legislator, he is performing more like a senior legislator, and that is a good thing for Eagan and for Minnesota. FREDRIC and STEPHANIE GROTH Eagan

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To the editor: When we cast a vote, we are delegating someone to vote for us, conscientiously represent our views, and report back to us about what that representation has looked like. This can take the form of well-publicized public meetings, listening sessions, or occasions when voters can hear about the results of work in legisla-

tive session and hearings or other work on behalf of constituents. Benefits of this kind of rapport with the voters include a level of community awareness of issues and of the values behind the votes of the elected representatives. Failure to hold those public reporting or listening sessions, and inadequate discussion of the values behind the work of a legislator, lower the awareness of voters and demonstrate a lack of respect for the voters. I have a bone to pick with local legislators in this regard. PAUL HOFFINGER Eagan

Bill is an assault on air, water quality To the editor: Minnesotans voted for many things in November, but they certainly did not vote for more asthma attacks, more contaminated drinking water, and more threats to Minnesota national parks and wildlife areas. Unfortunately, that is exactly what U.S. Rep. John Kline helped bring upon Minnesota by voting for the outrageously anti-environ-

mental House leadershipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funding bill (H.R. 1). Passed under cover of night Saturday, Feb. 19, this bill endangers the health of Minnesotan children, elderly citizens and other vulnerable populations by blocking the Environmental Protection Agency from doing its job and cleaning up coal-fired power plants and other large sources of dangerous carbon dioxide pollution. It also puts Minnesotansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; drinking water and waterways at risk of sewage and urban runoff pollution by cutting funding for water infrastructure. For Minnesota, this means a funding cut of over $76 million, which would not only harm our health and environment but is estimated to cost our state over 2,400 jobs. I am dismayed that Kline voted to abandon our core environmental and public health programs. It is now up to Sens. Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar and President Barack Obama to help defeat the biggest assault on our air and water in recent history. JESSICA BUCHBERGER Field associate, Environment Minnesota Eagan

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Patricia Graney, of Burnsville (formerly of Lakeville) passed away peacefully February 25, from complications related to a catastrophic fall. Loving mother and beloved grandmother, Patricia will be greatly missed by daughter Ann Graney Hoffmann, son-in-law Tom, and grandchildren, Matt & Cora as well as cherished friends, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tottieâ&#x20AC;? and Ruth. A proud graduate of Clarke College, Dubuque, IA, Pat was an administrator at the University of MN in Microbiology for many years and loved working with the entire department. Upon retirement, she relished her role as grandma and spent many hours with her grandchildren. Pat had varied talents including sewing, knitting and crochet. Although she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t particularly like horses, she cherished being â&#x20AC;&#x153;Annâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Momâ&#x20AC;? and was an extraordinary horse show mom. She was always sharp, opinionated and loved politics and current events. She had lived for several years at The Rivers in Burnsville and dearly loved her friends and the Rivers staff. Special thanks to Dr. Soper and the nurses of the Critical Care Unit at Fairview Ridges for the compassion and kindness. Mass of Christian Burial was 11 AM, Tuesday March 1, 2011 at All Saints Catholic Church, 19795 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville with visitation 4-7 PM on Monday February 28 at White Funeral Home, 20134 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville and one hour prior to Mass at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be donated to Clarke College in Debuque, IA. White Funeral Home Lakeville 952-469-2723 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

Age 85, of Lakeville, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away on February 22, at his h o m e i n Lakeville surrounded by his loving family. He served his country in the Pacific during WWII in the United States Navy. Harold retired from the Grand Rapids Middle School after 29 years of teaching. He is preceded in death by his parents, Chris and Anna Christiansen; siblings, Lydia (Rev. Alvar) Walfrid, Herman (Frieda), Mary (Bob) Scanlan, Gordon (Bess), Art (Eleanor), Margaret (Roy) Anderson and great-granddaughter, Selah Abraham. Harold is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Agnes; children, John, Sandy (Mike) Olson, Steven (Mary), Karen (Dave) Schneck, Nancy (David) Otterness and Robert (Connie) Christiansen; 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Also by many other loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held Saturday, February 26, 2011 at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church, 8250 202nd Street, Lakeville.Arrangements by White Funeral Home, 20134 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville. A guest book at www.whitefuneralhomes.com White Funeral Home Lakeville 952-469-2723

Timothy â&#x20AC;&#x153;Timâ&#x20AC;? Robert Churchill Churchill, Timothy "Tim" Robert, age 62, of Apple Valley, MN, passed away February 21, 2011. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Elizabeth, and his brother Tom. Tim graduated from Hermantown High School in 1966 and a two-year technical computer course in Duluth in 1969. He worked in Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota IT services for twenty years. He was currently employed as a data analyst at Health Partners, Bloomington, MN. Tim enjoyed traveling, photography, personal computers, other technology, geography, astronomy, bird watching, and movies. He was a loving, generous partner and brother, and a loyal friend who will be missed by all who knew him. Survived by his significant other, Jeannine Churchill, sisters Connie (Harold) Fournier of Minneapolis and Cathy (Wayne) Ranslem of Nebraska, uncle Harvey Churchill of Florida, and many cousins, nieces and nephe ws, and friends. A Re me mbrance Open House will be planned in the spring or summer. Memorials preferred to the Park Nicollet Foundation, American Heart Association, or a charity of the donor's choice. Cremation arrangements by the Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, Apple Valley, MN.

John W. Mahowald John Wayne Mahowald born May 19, 1954, in Farmington, MN, died Feb 5, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. Graduated from Lakeville High School in 1973. Married Nov, 1978 Ellen Sollie (div). Employed at North Star Concrete in Apple Valley, MN for over 20 years. John enjoyed fishing and pheasant hunting. Preceded in death by parents, Phyllis and Jim, brothers, Jeff and Paul. John is survived by three sons, Scott, Andrew (Sara) and Joseph Mahowald, two granddaughters, Addyson and Brooklyn, Elko-New Market, MN. Sisters Carol (Jim) Storlie, Rosemount, Janet (Jack) Carlson-Eagan, Judy Mahowald-South St. Paul, Paula Meyer-St. Louis Park, brothers Tim, Farmington, Jim (Nancy) Lakeville, Billy (Deena), Farmington, MN. Nine nephews and twelve nieces. Funeral services were held at All Saints Catholic Church, Lakevillle, MN on Friday Feb. 25. Interment will be at All Saints Cemetery.

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Boquist, Marie R. age 85 of Apple Valley passed away on 2/13/11. Preceded in death by husband Harold; Parents John & Louise Legatt; daughter Barbara Jo; siblings Bernice, Jack & Walter Legatt, Jeanette Maurer, Bernard â&#x20AC;&#x153;Budâ&#x20AC;? Legatt. Survived by children Jack (Pam), Mary (Larry) Larocque, Bill, Sharon (Jeff) Sabatini, Michelle (Brian) Western, Doug (Stephanie), Dave, Bernadette Schnaible, Jim (Mary), Janet (Leon) Grothe & Mark Boquist. 15 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren. Memorial Mass 11AM Friday, February 25, 2011 at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church, 13900 Biscayne Ave. Rosemount, MN. Gathering of family and friends Thursday from 5-8pm at White Funeral Home, 14560 Pennock Ave. and also one hour prior to Mass at church. Interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery. A special thanks to everyone at Augustana Apple Valley who became her second family. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Augustana Health Care Center, Apple Valley, MN White Funeral Home Apple Valley 952-432-2001 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

Kevin and Jeanette Waggoner of Lakeville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey, to Ryan Rosin, son of Kevin and Cindy Rosin of St. Bonifacius. Lindsey is a 2003 graduate of Lakeville High School and a 2007 graduate of St. Cloud State University. She is a CPA employed by Eide Bailly, LLP as a senior Audit Associate. Ryan is a 2002 graduate of Waconia High School and a 2007 graduate of St. Cloud State University. He is an Assistant Manager at Enterprise Rent-A-Car. A May 21st wedding is planned at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Lakeville, followed by a honeymoon in the Rivera Maya.

Karen Jean McNeil McNeil, Karen Jean age 72 of Apple Valley passed away unexpectedly on 2/26/11. Preceded in death by Parents Raymond & Victoria Stanek. Survived by loving husband Bob. Children Staci (Steve) Mehrman & Kathy (Frank) Rusnacko. Grandchildren Chase, Ella, Cole & Tate. Brother Wayne Stanek. Funeral Service 2pm Thursday, March 3rd at White Funeral Home, 14560 Pennock Ave. Visitation one hour prior to service. White Funeral Home Apple Valley 952-432-2001 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

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Sports Standings Boys basketball Team

Conference W L Eagan 14 3 Eastview 14 3 Lakeville South 12 5 Apple Valley 12 5 B Kennedy 9 8 Lakeville North 9 8 Burnsville 7 10 Rosemount 3 14 Prior Lake 3 14 B Jefferson 2 15

Overall W L 21 4 20 4 17 8 16 9 14 11 11 14 12 12 6 19 6 19 4 19

Friday, March 4 • Bloomington Kennedy at Eagan, 7:15 p.m. • Lakeville South at Burnsville, 7:15 • Bloomington Jefferson at Eastview, 7:15 p.m. • Apple Valley at Rosemount, 7:15 p.m. • North Prior Lake at Lakeville North, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 • Section 3AAAA quarterfinals, high seed Saturday, March 12 • Section 3AAAA semifinals, 6 p.m., 8 p.m. at Skoglund Arena, St Olaf, Northfield Friday, March 18 • Section 3AAAA, 7 p.m., at Skoglund Arena, St Olaf, Northfield

Girls basketball Team

Conference W L Lakeville North 18 0 Eastview 14 4 B Jefferson 12 6 B Kennedy 12 6 Prior Lake 12 6 Apple Valley 7 11 Eagan 7 11 Rosemount 4 14 Burnsville 4 14 Lakeville South 0 18

Overall W L 24 2 20 6 19 7 16 10 15 11 11 15 10 16 9 17 7 19 1 25

Wednesday, March 2 • Lakeville South at Lakeville North, 6 p.m. • Park vs. Eagan at Lakeville North, 8 p.m. • Burnsville at Eastview, 6 p.m. • Rosemount vs. Apple Valley at Eastview, 8 p.m. Saturday, March 5 • Lakeville South/Lakeville North winner vs. Eagan/Park winner, 6 p.m. at Skoglund Arena, St Olaf, Northfield • Eastview/Burnsville winner vs. Apple Valley/Rosemount winner, 8 p.m. at Skoglund Arena, St Olaf, Northfield Friday, March 11 • Section 3AAAA finals, 7 p.m. Skoglund Arena, St Olaf, Northfield

Boys Hockey Team

Conference W L T Burnsville 15 1 2 Apple Valley 13 4 1 Eagan 12 4 2 B Jefferson 12 4 2 Lakeville South 12 5 1 Lakeville North 7 11 0 Prior Lake 5 11 2 Eastview 5 11 2 Rosemount 3 15 0 B Kennedy 0 18 0

Overall W L T 17 4 4 18 6 1 17 6 2 14 8 3 15 8 1 10 14 1 8 13 4 8 16 2 6 20 0 2 23 0

Wednesday, March 2 • Burnsville vs. Edina, 6 p.m., Mariucci Arena, Minneapolis Thursday, March 3 • Eagan vs. Apple Valley, 7 p.m., Coliseum, St. Paul Thursday, March 10 • Burnsville/Edina winner, Eagan/ Apple Valley winner, at Class AA state quarterfinals, Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul Friday, March 11 • Class AA semifinals, 4 p.m., Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul Saturday, March 12 • Class AA consolation finals, noon, Mariucci Arena, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

Girls Hockey Team

Conference W L T Lakeville South 15 1 2 Rosemount 14 3 1 Lakeville North 13 5 0 Eastview 12 5 1 Eagan 10 6 2 Burnsville 8 9 0 Prior Lake 6 12 0 B Jefferson 5 12 0 Apple Valley 3 15 0 B Kennedy 0 18 0

Overall W L T 21 2 2 19 5 1 19 6 0 16 7 2 14 9 2 11 13 0 8 17 0 9 16 0 6 20 0 1 24 0

Thursday, February 24 • Eidna, 6, Rosemount 0 Friday, February 25 • Lakeville South 3, Rosemount 2

Julia Wolter ninth all around Eagan gymnast fifth best in the floor exercise at the state gymnastics meet by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

While Eagan narrowly missed out on qualifying as a team, the Class AA state gymnastics meet still featured several Wildcat scores. Julia Wolter finished her gymnastics career at Eagan with a ninth-place finish in all-around. She scored 37.725 in the individual state meet Feb. 26 at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Her best event score came in the floor exercise where she scored 9.6. It got her a spot on the podium, putting her in fifth place. She was 17th in vault with 9.5 and 13th in beam with 9.2. She scored 9.425 in bars. Her teammate Katie Palluck also received some high marks. She placed seventh in bars with 9.55 and 25th in floor with 9.025. Eagan finished second as

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Eagan’s Julia Wolter performs her beam routine at the Class AA individual gymnastics state meet Feb. 26. For more pictures of Wolter and her teammate Katie Palluck in action at state, visit www.ThisweekLive.com. a team in the Section 3AA meet Feb. 18, just missing on a chance to compete as a team at state. Park of Cottage Grove scored 147.825, while Eagan notched 146.625.

Park finished in third place with 149.825 in the state team competition. Northfield won with 150.40. Photo by Rick Orndorf

Andy Rogers is at Eagan’s Katie Palluck performs her floor routine at the Class AA state gymnastics meet last Saturday. andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Irish hockey 0-2 at state Rosemount girls lose to Edina, Lakeville South at state by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

after about 14 minutes of play, but tied the game by the end of the second period while taking advantage of the power play. South scored a shorthanded goal with about two minutes left, sealing the win. Against South, Amanda Comstock and Allison Micheletti each scored a goal. Rachel Kelly and Keandra Goodrich had assists. In the two state tournament games, goalie Caitlin Dantzscher had 56 saves. Rosemount’s season ended with a 22-7-1 record. It was the team’s first trip to state.

The Rosemount girls hockey season ended with two losses at the Class AA state tournament last weekend. The Irish lost to eventual state runner-up Edina, 6-0, in the quarterfinals Feb. 24. Rosemount led the shots on goal total through two periods with 24. “We just couldn’t get that puck to go in,” head coach Tracy Cassano said. “Unfortunately, that’s hockey.” In the consolation semifinals, Rosemount faced a Photo by Rick Orndorf familiar foe in South SuburRosemount’s Sarah Tollefson, No. 33, fights for position against Edina in the Class AA ban Conference champions Andy Rogers is at quarterfinals Feb. 24. Rosemount lost the game, 6-0, and went on to lose to Lakeville South, Lakeville South. 3-2, on Feb. 25 in the consolation semifinals. For more photos, visit www.Thisweeklive.com. The Irish trailed, 2-0, andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Sports Briefs VAA soccer registration open Valley Athletic Association is currently taking registrations for summer soccer at vaasports.org. The age groups range from age four through 12th grade. The cost is $45 before April 1 and $50 after. The season is twice a week from May 16 through July 16. E-mail communi-

tysoccer@vaasports.org with Center in St. Paul. any questions. Apple Valley had 12 champions and one runner-up in Section 3AAA on Saturday at Park of Cottage Grove. Seth Gross (103 pounds) Jordan Kingsley (112), DaThe Apple Valley wres- kota Trom (125), Mark Hall tling team will send a wrestler (130), Matt Kelliher (135), in nearly every weight class to Brandon Kingsley (140), Dan the individual wrestling state Woiwor (145), Destin Mctournament on Friday and Cauley (152), Steven Koegh Saturday at the Xcel Energy (160), Jake Waste (171), Matt

Eagles send wrestler in nearly every weight class to state

Heschel (189) and Corbin Farrell (215) were Section 3AAA individual champions. Zach Marten was runner-up at 285. All 13 will participate at state beginning Friday. Several other area schools were able to squeak through Apple Valley’s dominance to send a few wrestlers of their own. Eagan is sending three individuals to state. Mitch

Johnson won the Section 3AAA title beating Apple Valley’s Marten 1-0 in the heavyweight final. Jonas Gabreab (130) and Bob Rada (189) were runners-up in their weight classes. Burnsville’s Andy Underhill qualified in 119 and Rosemount’s Adam Jackson will wrestle at 152. Both were runners-up in the section.

Success at state swimming is all in the mind by Andy Rogers

touch the side of the pool before anyone else during When swimmers get to the Class AA finals Saturthis point of the season, day. there’s not much they can do to prepare for the state Apple Valley finals. The Eagles spent many Swimmers have been ta- strokes this year working on pering for a few weeks, rest- their relays and it worked. ing up for a big splash at The 200-yard freestyle, 400 state. freestyle and 200 medley The Aquatic Center at relay qualified for state. All the University of Minneso- three relays’ seed times are ta, the site of the Class AA final-worthy. state meet this weekend, is Nathan France also known as one of the fastest has some of the top times pools in the state, but that in the 50 freestyle and the helps everyone. 100 breaststroke. He broke The biggest factor, or down a big mental barrier barrier, separating the this season. boys from their potential is “He is so much calmer locked between their ears. this year about his swim“It’s more of a mental ming and it has showed in preparation than anything,” his times — all lifetime bests Eastview coach Mark in all his swims,” McManus Tollefson said. said. Coaches spend more It rubbed off on his time helping swimmers vi- younger brother Andrew, sualize their race than swim who qualified individually this time of year. in the 50 freestyle. “Kind of like Chevy With the 200 freestyle, Chase in (the movie) ‘Cad- 400 freestyle and 200 medley dyshack’ where he says: ‘See relay qualifying, McManus the ball. Be the ball,’ ” Apple said there’s a healthy benefit Valley head coach Mike Mc- of having your teammates Manus said. “We go with: share the race. See the swim. Be the swim.” “It helps to have teamSeveral area swimmers mates around you when are hoping to clear their there is a high level of stress, minds, limit their stress and and they will be looking to THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

(Nathan) as their leader in medley and 100 butterfly. all of this,” McManus said. Keith Krawza also earned “He is the guy that has been the right to dive at state. there and done that.” “This group of guys has been such fun to work with, Burnsville as they are focused and A couple of younger ready to work their butts swimmers lead the list of off without question,” head coach Christopher Morgan Blaze qualifiers for state. As a sophomore, Ben Al- said earlier this year. “I am bert really jumped onto the proud to wear their colors.” scene this season. He won the 200 individual medley Eastview in Section 3AA, which also The Lightning went got him a spot at state. He’ll through a rebuilding phase also swim in the 100 breast- this season after watching stroke. 25 swimmers graduate from He’s joined at state by the program in the past two classmate Charlie Kollasch years. in the 100 backstroke. “That was a difficult situThey will join Erik Kol- ation with a lot of holes left lasch and Justin Clem in the in our lineup,” Tollefson 200 medley relay. said. “It took us until about Eagan halfway through the season The Wildcats continued until the holes started to fill, their school record-break- which led to a refreshing exing run at the Section 3AA perience in the Section 3AA finals,” he said. meet on Feb. 25. “We had great time The 200 and 400 freestyle relays broke school records drops,” Tollefson said. “On and both won at the section the prelims day we had a few mistakes, but the boys meet. Zach Bonifacio broke the stepped up and had a great school record in the 50 free- section finals.” The medley relay swam style and qualified in the 100 fast enough to qualify and butterfly. The Wildcats weren’t so did Garrett Runing (200 done there. Rob Miller will and 500 freestyles) and Ryan race in the 200 individual Thompson (200 individual

and 100 breaststroke). “I think we can return all of our swims to the finals or consolation final at state,” Tollefson said. Runing has one of the top times in the 200 freestyle, and Thompson is solid in the breaststroke.

Rosemount

have a chance to win it all,” Wegner said. “Ultimately, I am hoping they finish top two at state.” Edina, Eden Prairie and Minnetonka also have fast medley relay crews, but Rosemount has been saving up for this moment. “They’ve been working on improving their swims for that race all season,” Wegner said. The relay isn’t the only hope for a gold medal Saturday. The 200 and 400 freestyle relays have championship final potential (top eight). Jake Stern is seeded second in the 100 breaststroke and fifth in the 200 individual medley. Luke Dowel is seeded third in the 100 butterfly and would like to make the finals in the 50 freestyle. Conor Manning is gunning for the championship final in the 50 freestyle. David Baker (100 freestyle) and Andrew Urness (500 freestyle) are final hopefuls. Daniel Monaghan has put up top 20 diving scores this season.

With a long list of qualifiers, a top-five finish isn’t out of the question for the Irish at state. “I told the guys they went from a bunch of nobodies to a bunch of somebodies,” coach Patti Wegner said. “Hopefully, we can pull off some more great surprises at the state meet. … I mostly am concerned about us as individuals and swimming fast times, rather than our team point total.” All three relays qualified, but the medley relay stands out above the rest. In 2009, Rosemount set a state record in the 200 medley relay with a time of 1 minute, 34.26 seconds. Although it will be tough to beat this year, the Irish have another foursome anxious for a medal. Rogers is at “I know the guys have Andy some pretty lofty goals for andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. it, and I do agree that they

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Grand jury charges unintentional murder in Burnsville shooting death A Dakota County grand jury has indicted a Burnsville man for unintentional second-degree murder in the shooting death of a houseguest at a football gathering on Jan. 23. The grand jury declined to indict Robert Michael Thomas, 46, for intentional second-degree murder. The county attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

office originally der charges carry charged Thomas penalties of up to 40 with second-degree years in prison. murder with intent The grand juryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to kill. Instead, the indictment, returned grand jury indicted Feb. 25, includes him for second-deother new charges: gree murder while second-degree manThomas committing secondslaughter, intendegree assault. tional discharge of That charge doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t al- a firearm and endangering lege intent to kill. Both mur- another and reckless dis-

charge of a firearm in a municipality. The grand jury also declined to indict Thomas on a charge of first-degree premeditated murder. Thomas is accused of killing 38-year-old James Edward Koenig of Burnsville with a single shotgun blast inside Thomasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; townhouse at 14046 Plymouth

Ave. S. A noisy altercation between the two men allegedly began after Thomas discovered Koenig had Thomasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 13-year-old son take photos of him shirtless. Thomas deemed the pictures inappropriate, according to the criminal complaint. Thomas was holding the single-shot weapon and or-

dering Koenig to leave when Koenig came toward him, according to complaint. Thomas then allegedly shot him in the chest. Both men had been drinking while watching the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears in the NFC championship game. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; John Gessner

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March 4, 2011 THISWEEK

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Criminal minds As the federal government and as state governments engage in heated debate over how exactly to balance the budget, May of-

Comedy for Caring Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famed Second City will provide entertainment during Comedy for Caring, the Burnsville Rotaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual community fundraising event, to be held at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville. A pre-show party will include live and silent auctions, complimentary appetizers and a drink, and the sounds of Real Big Band, an 18-piece jazz ensemble. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $35. VIP seating with a cast meetand-greet is $75. Tickets are available at the box office, ticketmaster.com or (800) 982-2787.

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wars.â&#x20AC;? To solve both issues, he said, the government should send to Afghanistan â&#x20AC;&#x153;all our murderers, rapists and felons with a big pile of E-mail Aaron Vehling at aaron. guns and knives.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Rapper) Ghostface vehling@ecm-inc.com. Killah wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be scared

Monkees tickets on sale March 4

and $79. Contact the box office at (952) 496-6563 or go to mysticlake.com for Tickets will go on sale at more details. 11 a.m. Friday, March 4, for the July 1-2 shows by The Monkees at the Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater in Apple Explore what sets MinValley. Original Monkees members Davy Jones, Micky nesota apart from the other Dolenz and Peter Tork have 49 states through author reunited for a 45th anniver- appearances, history prosary tour. Tickets are $65 grams, musical performancand $77.50 and are available es and writing workshops at all Ticketmaster locations, this spring at Minnesota by calling (800) 745-3000 and Mosaic programs at the Daonline at Ticketmaster.com. kota County Library. Upcoming events: â&#x20AC;˘ Curator Patrick Coleman discusses Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first explorations, Tuesday, A 7 p.m. show has been March 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m., added to the Dakota Val- Robert Trail Library, 14395 ley Symphonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dynamic S. Robert Trail, Rosemount, Duos concert on March 20 (651) 480-1200. â&#x20AC;˘ Wild Minnesota: Bearin the Black Box Theatre at Proofing Your Camp, Satthe Burnsville Performing Arts Center. The previously urday, March 19, 1 to 2:30 scheduled 2 p.m. concert is p.m., Farmington Library, 508 Third St., Farmington, almost sold out. Tickets are $15 for (651) 438-0250. â&#x20AC;˘ Prairie, Lake, Forest: adults, $12 for seniors and Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s State Parks $5 for students. Tickets can be purchased in person at author presentation, Thursthe box office and via Tick- day, March 24, 7 to 8:30 etmaster at (800) 982-2787 p.m., Heritage Library, 20085 Heritage Drive, or Ticketmaster.com. Lakeville, (952) 891-0360. For more information visit www.dakotacounty.us/ library and search Mosaic.

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Mystic

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at the Mystic Showroom in Prior Lake. Tickets are $59

BVAS Art FĂŞte exhibit opens The Burnsville Visual Arts Society (BVAS) will kick off its 29th annual Art FĂŞte with a free opening reception and awards ceremony from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhibit will feature the artwork of more than 70 BVAS artist members. The exhibit will run through April 16 at the arts center. BVAS received a $5,000 Community Arts Grant from Metropolitan Regional Arts Council to help fund the event.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Emperorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New Clothesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Emperorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New Clothesâ&#x20AC;? presented by The Playâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Thing Productions and ISD 191 will perform at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 4 and 5, and at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at Hidden Valley Elementary School, 13875 Glendale Ave., Savage. Tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for children and are available at the door.

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 196 Rosemount-Apple ValleyEagan Public Schools Educating our students to reach their full potential CALL FOR BIDS 2011 FIRE ALARM UPGRADES CEDAR PARK, PARKVIEW, AND ROSEMOUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Notice is hereby given that BIDS will be received for Fire Alarm Upgrades by Independent School District 196 at the District Service Center Annex (Facilities Department), 14445 Diamond Path West, Rosemount, MN 55068, until 2 p.m., March 25, 2011 at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Complete instructions on how to obtain Bidding Documents can be found at: http://www.district196.org/District/LegalNotices/ index.cfm. If you should have any questions regarding this bid you may contact the Health and Safety Supervisor Kerry Hudgens. Art Coulson, Board Clerk Independent School District 196 2518144 2/25-3/4/11

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Capt. Colin E. Robertson, U.S. Army, of Apple Valley, deployed to Afghanistan on Feb. 10 as a member of the 4th Battalion, 70th Armored Capt. Colin Re g i m e n t . E. Robertson His unit is based at Camp Holland in Uruzgan Province north of Kandahar in the southern part of the country. Robertson is a 2002 graduate of Apple Valley High School and a 2006 graduate of West Point. He previously served a 2007-08 tour of duty in Iraq.

Grace Lutheran Church in Apple Valley will serve free community meals on Mondays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28. Dining hall doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner from 6 to 6:30 p.m. The meals are for senior citizens, single-parent families, families in transition and all others seeking

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a healthy meal in a relaxed and fun environment. Although the meals are free, donations are accepted. Grace Lutheran Church is located at the intersection of Pennock Avenue and County Road 42. For more information, call the church at (952) 432-7273. SouthCross

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED OFFICIAL MAP AMENDMENT IN THE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the City Municipal Center, 7100 147th Street W., on Thursday, March 24, 2011, at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter possible. The purpose of the meeting is to hold a public hearing pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 462.359 on a proposed amendment to the City Official Map adopted in Section 17.1 of the City of Apple Valley, Minnesota Code of Ordinances. The proposed Official Map amendment relates to the establishment of the alignment of future 147th Street West on property generally located at 6550 150th Street West and legally described as follows: The East 1â &#x201E;2 of the Southwest 1â &#x201E;4 of Section 26, Township 115 North, Range 20 West, Dakota County Minnesota; with the street right-of-way alignment legally described as follows: A 100.00 foot corridor for street purposes over, under, and across that part of the North 20.00 acres of the east half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 115, Range 20, Dakota County, Minnesota, the centerline of said corridor is described as follows: Commencing at the northwest corner of said east half of the Southwest Quarter; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 52 seconds East, assumed bearing along the west line of said east half of the Southwest Quarter, 799.83 feet to the point of beginning of the centerline to be described; thence North 73 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East, 101.63 feet; thence northeasterly and easterly 583.57 feet along a tangential curve concave to the southeast having a radius of 2045.00 feet and central angle of 16 degrees 21 minutes 01 seconds; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 01 seconds East tangent to last described curve 655.87 feet to the east line of said east half of the Southwest Quarter and said centerline there terminating; and A 100.00 foot corridor for street purposes over, under, and across that part of the east half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 115, Range 20, Dakota County, Minnesota, lying south of the North 20.00 acres, thereof, the centerline of said corridor is described as follows: Commencing at the northwest corner of said east half of the Southwest Quarter; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 52 seconds East, assumed bearing along the west line of said east half of the Southwest Quarter, 799.83 feet to the point of beginning of the centerline to be described; thence North 73 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East, 101.63 feet; thence northeasterly and easterly 583.57 feet along a tangential curve concave to the southeast having a radius of 2045.00 feet and central angle of 16 degrees 21 minutes 01 seconds; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 01 seconds East tangent to last described curve 655.87 feet to the east line of said east half of the Southwest Quarter and said centerline there terminating. The sidelines of said corridor are to be prolonged or shortened to terminate at said east and west lines of the east half of the Southwest Quarter. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that these proceedings are instituted by the action of the City Council. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard at side time and place. DATED this 10th day February, 2011. /s/ Pamela J. Gackstetter Pamela J. Gackstetter, City Clerk 2509172 2/25-3/4/11

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doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change; the idea of how monopoly or pure competition fit into the marketplace,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The more barriers we break down, the more free enterprise we have, the better weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to positioned for competition, the better our industries are going to be, the more jobs theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll create, and the more weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be put on the path of economic growth,â&#x20AC;? said Gerlach. Gerlach, a military veteran, is a businessman. To view some of the Gerlach interview, visit www.ThisweekLive.com.

donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like â&#x20AC;&#x153;fencingâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; attempts at fencing competition out of the marketplace through government action, he said. Committee members tend to view the marketplace through the lens of free enterprise and free markets, Gerlach said. Asked whether nostalgia for bygone decades â&#x20AC;&#x201C; often heard at the state Capitol â&#x20AC;&#x201C; invites phony comparisons, Gerlach said the world is indeed ever changing. But certain things donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change are some basic economic T.W. Budig is at tim.budig@ principles: laws of supply ecm-inc.com. and demand; human nature

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Met Council appointments include Wulff, Chavez by Tad Johnson & Aaron Vehling

appointment was announced. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Excited to THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS continue the work. I look forward to Gov. Mark Dayton meeting my new colintends to re-appoint leagues.â&#x20AC;? current District 16 When Wulff was apMetropolitan Council Member Wendy Wendy Wulff pointed to the council by Republican Gov. Wulff to her seat on the regional planning board Tim Pawlenty in April 2009, and newcomer Steven Chavez she was required to vacate the seat on the Lakeville City to District 15. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am very excited,â&#x20AC;? Wulff Council she had held since said on Wednesday when the 2002.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to continue to do the best possible job for the region that I can do,â&#x20AC;? Wulff said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have targets or anything before I got there.â&#x20AC;? As the District 16 appointee, Wulff represents most of central and southern Dakota County, including Lakeville, Rosemount, Farmington and Apple Valley. Chavez, an attorney, is a lifelong resident of District 15 who has served on the Eagan

Planning Commission, along with multiple advisory committees and task forces dealing with housing, health, aging, transportation and minority issues. District 15 includes Burnsville, most of Eagan, Inver Grove Heights and South St. Paul. After a five-day review period, required by statute, the two will be appointed to the council Monday, March 7.

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ing shifts. The state has withheld $68 million in funding over the past two years, according to district officials. As a result, the district had to impose $10 million in budget adjustments for the 2008-09 school year and $15.3 million for the 201011 school year. Focus meetings will be held on March 8 and 9 to allow residents and employees to discuss the current recommendations with district officials. School Board members are expected to review the recommendations at their March 14 meeting before they vote on it March 28.

service distances by onehalf mile for all students. Although District 196 will likely face cuts next school year, officials will be able to avoid cutting another $5 million by using federal education jobs funding that became available last year. Total proposed budget adjustments for the 2011-12 school year will total $8.5 million, based on the assumption that state officials will cut education funding by 3.5 percent. This will be the third consecutive year the district will face budget reductions, which officials say are due to years of flat state fund- E-mail Jessica Harper at: ing combined with account- jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com.

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