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Park-and-ride construction delayed by archeological find by Jessica Harper THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

A historical artifact will delay plans for future transportation in Rosemount. The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority had hoped to begin construction on a park-and-ride this year – ahead of its 2013 schedule – but that likely won’t happen due to an archeological dig. “It’s disappointing that it will delay the project but if artifacts of value are found, that needs to be resolved,” Rosemount Mayor Bill

Droste said. Remnants of 1880s pottery and other debris were found on the site by the Rosemount Area Historical Society, which asked to dig around the site when the city bought it. “It’s nothing of interest – just broken glass and crockery,” said Maureen Geraghty Bouchard, a member of the historical society. “It was a typical find in an old outhouse.” Since federal funds will pay for much of the $2.4 million project, though, it

must comply with the National Historical Preservation Law, which requires a professional review of land where artifacts are found. The Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Cultural Resources Unit will hire an archeologist to study the site. This will push construction of the park-and-ride to 2012. Liz Abel, a historical archeologist with MnDOT’s Cultural Resources Unit, said the site piqued the unit’s interest due to the

volume and age of the artifacts. The unit is most interested in a portion of the site off of Burnley Avenue near the railroad where a tenant house once housed people riding the rails. The building burned down in the 1880s. “For Minnesota, this is fairly early,” Abel said. Excavation of the site will likely begin in early May, she said. “We are not expecting it to be particularly long,” Abel said. “This is not

something that can permanently halt the (park-andride) project.” A house currently stands on another portion of the site, but the Cultural Resources Unit determined it is not of historical significance. This will need to be verified by the Minnesota State Historical Preservation Office. The park-and-ride has been a touchy subject for Rosemount. The city, which is a member of the MVTA charter, considered withdrawing its

membership in 2009 unless the MVTA agreed to build a Rosemount station. The MVTA responded by adding express services between Rosemount and downtown Minneapolis and extending another afternoon route south of Eagan with a stop in Rosemount. The Rosemount station is expected to have 100 parking spaces and an indoor walking area. E-mail Jessica Harper at: jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com

Rosemount grad a star at Frozen Four Time right for new

Valleywood clubhouse? by Andrew Miller THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

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The University of Minnesota-Duluth’s J.T. Brown (right), a 2008 Rosemount High School graduate, fights for the puck in the NCAA Frozen Four semifinal game against Notre Dame on April 7 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Brown, who helped UMD claim the Division I national title, was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player. More about Brown and other area high school alumni who competed in the Frozen Four can be found on Sports, 7A.

major economic downturn. That was in 2009; this week, the city’s Valleywood Clubhouse Task Force Committee is asking the council to approve a $5,000 fee for an architect to create a schematic design for a new clubhouse. If OK’d, the architect’s design would take three to four weeks to complete, and then a final design and budget would be set, Parks and Recreation Director Randy Johnson wrote in a memo to the City Council. Once a budget is finalized, the council would determine if the clubhouse project is to proceed, according to Johnson. The council was scheduled to vote on the $5,000 architect’s fee at its meeting Thursday, after this edition went to press.

The Apple Valley City Council is revisiting a proposal to build a new clubhouse at Valleywood Golf Course. It’s no secret the clubhouse at the city-run, 18-hole golf course has seen better days. Two years ago, members of the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee reported that the clubhouse, built in 1976 by students at Dakota County Technical College, was long past its useful life, with both structural defects and potential environmental problems. While the parks committee contended that a new clubhouse would drive revenue increases in food, beverage and merchandise sales, City Council members were reluctant to sign off on a big-dollar project for a Andrew Miller is at andrew.millrecreation facility in the throes of a er@ecm-inc.com.

Longtime principal retires from Westview Elementary School Karen Toomey of Westview Elementary in Apple Valley says farewell after 20 years in district by Jessica Harper THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Every weekday afternoon, Principal Karen Toomey smiles and waves to students at Westview Elementary in Apple Valley as they head home. Come the end of the school year, Toomey will say goodbye to her students for the last time. Toomey, 54, is retiring this year after a 20-year career in the RosemountApple Valley-Eagan School District. “I am leaving with very fond memories,” she said. “Whoever replaces me will be in good hands.” Toomey said she decided to retire after serving as

Karen Toomey principal for 16 years to free up time to care for her aging father in Bloomington and to spend more time with her husband, Terry Condon, who is a retired MnDOT accounting supervisor. Toomey came to the dis-

trict in 1991 as the coordinator of special education services. Toomey said her younger brother, Dan, who is deaf and has autism, inspired her to pursue a career as a special education teacher. Her first job was in 1978 at a Montana school district, after graduating with a bachelor’s in special education from Montana State University in Bozeman, Mont. Five years later, Toomey took a job with a school district in Hawaii. Toomey said she never imagined she would become a principal, but tried her hand at it when asked to become principal at an el-

ementary school in the district. “I liked it, and from there, it kind of happened,” she said. Toomey said that though she enjoyed the Hawaii weather, she hated being so far from family and friends who lived in the Midwest. Toomey said she intended to work for District 196 temporarily but ended up staying for two decades. “I guess things just fell into place here,” she said. After just a few years in the district, Toomey accepted the position as principal of Westview Elementary in 1995. The job has become more demanding in recent

years due to state funding cuts, she said. “It can often be challenging to produce a high-quality learning environment with limited budgets,” she said. But the children make the arduous work worthwhile, she said. Toomey said her favorite part of the job is the opportunity to build relationships with students and their families. “I love watching them learn new things and being part of that process,” she said. Once retired, Toomey said she hopes to not only spend more time with family, but also more time en-

gaged in her hobbies. An avid hiker, Toomey enjoys trekking across mountains in Glacier National Park in Montana, which is near her hometown. She said her most challenging feat was hiking through the mountains of New Zealand. Toomey said she plans to continue her global travels during her retirement years. “I don’t know where yet, but my goal is to travel every continent,” she said, adding that she has so far visited all seven continents except Africa and Antarctica. E-mail Jessica Harper at: jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com

Residents define sustainability for future UMore development Goals include green jobs, senior housing and a cultural center, as well as renewable energy by Jessica Harper THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Senior housing, a cultural center and new jobs – these are just a few of the features Rosemount residents hope to see in a planned development on the outskirts of the city. Resident gathered with General 952-894-1111 Distribution 952-846-2070 Display Advertising 952-846-2011 Classified Advertising 952-846-2000

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officials from various public entities April 7 at the Rosemount Community Center to discuss sustainablity goals for the community the University of Minnesota plans to create at its Outreach, Research and Education (UMore) Park near County Road 42 and Highway 52. Rosemount resident Joe Gubbels said he loves the idea of a sustainable community. “They have some great ideas,” he said. The university plans to develop its 5,000-acre property, which is currently used for agricultural research, over the next 30 years. However, it could take longer, said Charles Muscoplat, vice president of statewide

strategic resources for the university. The university plans to partner with a developer, who will invest in building the community. Once finished, the development will include the same amenities as most small cities such as housing, schools, public facilities, and commercial, industrial and retail buildings, as well as parks and trails. Prior to construction, the university intends to draw revenue from mining gravel on the location. Gubbels, who works in senior housing development, said he hopes the community will include senior housing. “Long-term care will be

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Doug Mensing, a specialist with Applied Ecological Services, which is consulting with the University of Minnesota on its plans to develop a sustainable community at UMore Park, discussed with residents April 7 how water, soil and wildlife can be protected while the 5,000-acre property is being developed. important, especially with concerned that if the propthe growing senior popula- erty is developed, Rosemount residents will lose tion,” he said. the opportunity to learn From farm to city about agriculture. “It’s important for kids Rosemount resident Robin Hrbeky said she is to know about farm-to-

table,” she said. “We need to keep our youth in the area instead of losing them across the country.” Other residents said they were concerned about traffic See UMore, 16A

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Remembering the Holocaust Grace Lutheran to hold Yom HaShoah remembrance events May 1 and 4 by Andrew Miller

explained Matthews, citing Darfur, Rwanda and Bosnia Though the grisly Nazi as contemporary examples war atrocities depicted in of the genocidal acts shown the film “Einsatzgruppen: in “Einsatzgruppen.� The April 14 film event, The Death Brigades� oca collaboration becurred more than a tween the church half century ago, it’s and St. Paul-based a film with a mesnonprofit World sage that remains Without Genocide, relevant today, says is part of the ongothe Rev. John Mating interfaith diathews, senior pastor logue at the church at Grace Lutheran Matthews led by Matthews, Church. a board member The film, which was screened at the Apple of World Without GenoValley church on Thursday, cide who did post-graduate tells the story of the Nazi work in Holocaust studies killing squads that followed in Jerusalem. The church will also hold Germany’s military forces through Eastern Europe, a Holocaust remembrance, killing Jews in every town called Yom HaShoah, at its regular worship services the army invaded. “In this day and age this at 8:45 and 10:15 a.m. Sunstuff continues to happen,� day, May 1, and 5:45 p.m. THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

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Book program recognized

alent in Brazilian society. People of all ages can observe the demonstration and sample class, but class participants must be age 10 to adult. Observers and participants must call ahead to reserve a spot. Heartbeat is at 7661 W. 145th St. For more information, call (952) 432-7833.

One Book, One Rosemount has won a Local Government Innovation Award, which recognizes outstanding cities, counties, and schools in Minnesota that demonstrate results in improving local services. The award was presented April 13 by the Humphrey School’s Public and NonThe Rosemount Knights profit Leadership Center in of Columbus will host a Minneapolis. fish fry supper from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 15, in the social hall of St. Joseph’s Church, 13900 Biscayne Ave. W., Rosemount. A freeHeartbeat Studios in Apple Valley will host a free will offering will be taken. demonstration and sample class of capoeira from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 16. Capoeira is a combination of dance, martial art, The following activities theatrics and acrobatics have been planned by the dating back to the 16th cen- Apple Valley Seniors. All tury, and nowadays is prev- activities are at Hayes Com-

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Wednesday, May 4. One thing Matthews said he hopes people take away from the interfaith dialogue events is that, in small ways, “ordinary citizens can make a difference.� For example, people can call 1-800-GENOCIDE, a hotline run by the Genocide Intervention Network that enables callers to lobby their elected officials on Darfur issues. The church is located at the southwest corner of County Road 42 and Pennock Avenue. For more information about the Holocaust remembrance services, contact the church at (952) 432-7273.

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munity and Senior Center (14601 Hayes Road), except as otherwise noted. For more information, call (952) 953-2345. Monday, April 18: Morning stretch, 10 a.m.; bridge, 12:45 p.m.; pool, 1 p.m.; Happy Stitchers, 1 p.m.; yoga, 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 19: Quilting bees, 9 a.m.; mystery lunch (pre-registration required), 12:20 p.m.; “hand and foot� card playing, 1 p.m.; Tuesday Painters, 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 20: Yoga, 9:45 a.m.; morning stretch, 10 a.m.; Velvet Tones practice, 10 a.m.; dominoes, 1 p.m.; mah jongg, 1 p.m.; watercolor painting class, 4 p.m. Thursday, April 21: Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m.; 500, 1 p.m.; pool, 1 p.m.; hardanger, 1 p.m.; recreated cards, 1 p.m. Friday, April 22: Morning stretch, 10 a.m.

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Rosemount seeking views on economic development The city of Rosemount is asking for a helping hand from its citizens and business owners on the subject of economic development. They are invited to a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, to discuss current and potential initia-

tives to create more jobs in the community. The discussion will take place during a special meeting of the Rosemount Port Authority, the group that guides economic development policies for the City. Members of the City Council

and Planning Commission are also expected to attend. The meeting will take place in the council chambers at Rosemount City Hall, 2875 145th St. W. It is expected to end around 7 p.m.

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Burnsville High School’s Envision Academy will close at the end of the school year as a result of declining enrollment. The arts magnet program is based at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center in the Heart of the City.

Burnsville High School’s Envision Academy will close THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

After only two years, Envision Academy at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center will close at the end of the school year due to lagging enrollment. “It’s disappointing, especially for the students involved,� said Dave Helke, principal of Burnsville High School. “It was a great program.� The Burnsville-EaganSavage School District had hoped the magnet program would draw nearly 100 students, but only 40 enrolled this year. That is 26 fewer students than the previous year. The program was projected to have only 38 students next school year, Helke said. The academy was one of several magnet programs launched in 2009 as part of a state-mandated plan to reduce racial imbalances between the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage district and the nearby Lakeville school district, which was 25 percent less diverse than District 191. The idea of magnet

schools is to create a more integrated education experience by, for example, attracting white students from Lakeville and students of color from Burnsville to Envision Academy. The program enables students to take music, dance and theater classes at the Performing Arts Center in Burnsville and all other courses at Burnsville High School. By studying at the PAC, students are given an opportunity to work with professionals and arts groups such as the James Sewell Ballet. The district pays $135,000 to lease space at the PAC, and $90,000, which is reimbursed by the state, to transport students to and from the academy. Staffing Envision costs $170,000 more each year – which is covered by state and local funding – than it would if students attended Burnsville High School full time. All four instructors at the academy will be let go at the end of the school year, Helke said. Helke said he is unsure

why the program lacked sufficient interest. “I don’t know if it was the wrong design, or not the right time ... or if our marketing didn’t get the right niche,� he said. “It’s hard to pinpoint it down.� While designing the program, some School Board members suggested that it would attract more students if the academy were a permanent fixture in the Heart of the City, with students attending arts classes at the PAC and academic classes in leased commercial space nearby. Although students will no longer be able to take classes at the PAC, music and arts programs are abundant at Burnsville High School, Helke said. “We are still committed to supporting and developing quality programming here at the high school in music and theater, and plan to do a lot more in media arts with our TV studio,� he said. E-mail Jessica Harper at: jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com

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the lane in the median and construction of a median barrier. Road resurfacing on southbound I-35W from Burnsville Parkway to Highway 13 is planned for April to October. The $635,000 project is part of the MnPass extension project. Signs along I-35W will be replaced from Burnsville Parkway to Interstate 494 in Richfield. The $450,000 project is scheduled for April to October. Drainage structures along I-35W will be rehabilitated or replaced from Black Dog Road to 90th Street in Bloomington. The $295,000 project is sched-

uled for September and November. Farmington Microsurfacing of Highway 50 to Highway 13 is planned in Farmington and several townships. The $1.1 million project is scheduled for May and June. Savage A new interchange will replace the at-grade interchange at Highway 13 and Highway 101. The $19 million project was begun in March. Construction is scheduled to continue through June 2012. During construction, drivers can get updates by calling 511 or visiting www.511mn.org.

Several south metro road projects are part of the nearly $900 million in construction the Minnesota Department of Transportation has planned for 2011. Eagan An overlay and concrete pavement repair are scheduled for Interstate 35E from Lone Oak Road in Eagan to West Seventh Street in St. Paul. The $7.3 million project is scheduled for July to November. Burnsville Extension of a MnPass Smart Lane northbound from the I-35W/I-35E split to Burnsville Parkway is scheduled for July to October. The $12.7 million project includes construction of

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Lage - Isabella Jessica Lage, daughter of Tom and Claire Lage of Apple Valley, MN and Bennett Isabella, son of Mike and Val Isabella of Burnsville, MN, announce their engagement. Jessica is a 2002 graduate of Apple Valley High School and a 2006 graduate of The College of Saint Benedict. She earned a degree in Elementary Education and Science. Bennett is a 2001 graduate of Apple Valley High School and a 2008 graduate of Marquette Dental School in Milwaukee, WI. He is currently a dentist at Dakota Dental Clinic in Apple Valley, MN. A May 14th, 2011 wedding is planned at Risen Savior Church in Burnsville.

Gary & Margaret Porter of Lakeville and Steve & Erin Duckworth of Lakeville are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Carly Porter & Zach Duckworth. Carly is a 2005 graduate of Lakeville High School and a 2009 graduate of the University of St. Thomas. She received her bachelor’s degree in marketing and entrepreneurship. Carly is currently employed at the University of St. Thomas Admissions Office and is working on her MBA. Zach is 2005 graduate of Lakeville High School and a 2009 graduate of the University of St. Thomas. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and entrepreneurship. Upon graduation, Zach commissioned as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and is currently serving as an Infantry Platoon Leader. He will deploy the summer of 2011. He is currently employed with Edina Realty as a Realtor. An April wedding is planned at the University of St. Thomas.

Thomas J. "Jerry" Hughes

Jeanette A. Machacek

Age 79, of Burnsville, formerly of De Graff, MN, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at the North Memorial Residential Hospice in Brooklyn Center. A devout man of faith, Jerry was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savage and a resident of Burnsville for over forty years. Deeply devoted to his wife Anne, he was the father of 8 children, 18 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He shared his love of music with others, performing in hundreds of concerts in Minnesota and throughout the world. With Anne at his side, Jerry also performed for residents in local nursing homes and continued to entertain others even after Anne's death in 2008. Jerry brought music and laughter to our family gatherings and holidays, and was without question, the leader of our band. Eternally reunited with Anne in heaven, we will miss his gentle smile, his contagious laughter, and his wisdom, but his song will live in our hearts forever. Jerry is preceded in death by his wife Anne and brother Michael. He is survived by children Daniel (Liz), John (Julie), Teresa (Tom), Melinda, Mike (Marianne), Steve (Shelly), Patricia (Bob), Chris (Michelle), and sisters Mary Ellen (Phil), Isabella (Stan) and brother Frank (Bonnie). Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, April 11, at 10 AM, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4625 W. 125th St., Savage. Interment St. John the Baptist Cemetery. Visitation was at the CHURCH Sunday from 5-8 PM, with a Rosary Service at 7:30 PM. Visitation was also on Monday from 9-10 AM. Memorials preferred to the Alzheimer's Association-Minnesota/North Dakota Chapter, 4550 W. 77th St., Suite 200 Minneapolis, 55435. Arrangements through McNearney Funeral Home, 1220 E. 3rd Ave., Shakopee, MN 55379, 952-445-2755. www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com

Age 75, of Savage, died Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at her residence surrounded by her sons. She was born in Green Isle, MN, August 6, 1935, the daughter of Guy and Margaret (Smith) Hert. Jeanette and Elmer Machacek were married September 27, 1958, in Veseli, MN. She had been employed by Cub Foods as a cashier, and United Parcel Services in the customer service department. Jeanette was currently a member of the Prior Lake V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Post 6208 and a member and past president of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary in Savage. She enjoyed playing bingo, and collecting coins for her grandkids. Survivors include her 3 sons, Jim of Savage, Bill and wife Jane of Eagan, Tim and wife Katie of Burnsville; 3 grandchildren, Erin, Joe, and Jack. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer; son, John; parents; brothers, Francis and Billy. Special "Thanks" to friends, Dory, Sharon, and Marvel; and Park Nicollet Hospice. Visitation was Saturday, April 9 from 12-2 PM, followed by Funeral Services at 2 PM, all at St. James Lutheran Church, 3650 Williams Drive, Burnsville. Officiating at funeral service will be Pastor William Nordmark. Interment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements through McNearney Funeral Home in Shakopee, 952-445-2755. www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com

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Kurt F. Schneider "The Man Down on the Corner", age 88 of Rosemount, passed away April 7, 2011. Kurt served his country during WWII at Tinian, Saipan and during the Occupation of Japan. Kurt was known to many as the fellah perched atop his scooter at the intersection of Highway 3 and 124th Street. They may have seen him hundreds of times, but probably didn't know his name. Kurt would always say "It beats sitting around and watching TV all day." Kurt was born in Germany. His family settled in Rosemount when he was just a toddler, and he's lived there all his life. Kurt was a star quarterback in his time as a member of the Rosemount High School football team. After graduating in 1942, he was inducted into the school's football hall of fame. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946 stationed in the South Pacific with Rosemount's 34th Division. After working for his father in the shoe business until the late '50's Kurt worked at Corrigan Electric in Rosemount among other places. Kurt enjoyed being active hunting fishing and going to football games. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Betty Ann; children Paul (Ann) Schneider and Linda (Jeff) Johnson; also by his canine friend, Buster. Funeral service was held Monday April 11, 2011 at the White Funeral Home, 901 3rd St., with visitation was on Sunday (4/10) from 4-8 PM and one hour prior to service. Memorials will be donated to Prolife Across America. A special thank you to the staff at Trinity Care Center in Farmington. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. White Funeral Home, Farmington 651-463-7374

Robert Ellison Lynn ‘Captain Bob’ Age 76 of Burnsville, passed away on April 4, 2011 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis, MN. Bob retired from Northwest Airlines in 1990. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ellison and Beulah (nee’ Lewis) Lynn. He is survived by loving wife of 53 years, Ann (nee’ Rykken) Lynn; children, Roberta (Mark) Niver, Barbara (Marc) Minguet and Debora Blowers; grandchildren, Grant, Blake and Bryce Niver, Celine, Nicole and Christopher Minguet, Andrew, Jonathan, Elliot and Amanda Blowers; brother James ‘Mike’ (Linda) Lynn. Captain Bob was a former Northwest Pilot and served his country as a Naval Aviator in the U.S. Navy. Memorial Service was held on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the White Funeral Home, 14560 Pennock Avenue, Apple Valley with visitation 1 hour prior to service at the Funeral Home. White Funeral Home Apple Valley 952-432-2001

William G. Darsow

Margaret Gjerning

Age 87 of Farmington, passed away on April 8, 2011. William served his country in the United States Army and was a member of the Farmington American Legion. He is preceded in death by wife of 60 years, Virginia; brother, Oney Darsow; sisters, Elna (James) Veschucio, Aurelia Groth and Sylvia Lee. Survived by loving children, Marcella (Ludwig) Ohmann, Marlene (Gene) Hensel, Maxine (Howard) Storlie and Rodney Darsow; sisters, Verna Artwohl and Doris Darsow; 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will took place on Monday, (4/11), at 12 noon at Trinity Lutheran Church, 600 Walnut Street, Farmington. Visitation was 2 hrs prior to service at the church. Interment, Farmington Lutheran Cemetery White Funeral Home, Farmington 651 463 7374

Age 85, of Farmington passed away on April 11, 2011. Margaret is preceded in death by husband, Harold and sister, Dorothy (Arnold) Volkert. Survived by loving children, Karen (Dan) Whittier, Dale (Nancye) Gjerning and 2 great grandchildren and sister, Harriet Fossum. Funeral service 11AM, Friday, (4/15) at Farmington Lutheran Church, 20600 Aikin Rd, Farmington with visitation prior to service at church. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. White Funeral Home Farmington 651 463 7374. www.whitefuneralhomes.com

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Ann Joan Peterson January 31, 1934 - April 4, 2011. Ann Joan Peterson, age 76 of Lakeville, passed away on April 4, 2011. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Quinn; parents and her sister, Carol Dyer. Ann is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Arlyn; children, Kenneth Dedie, Debra Bittle, Lynette Fredrickson, Larry (Dorine) Peterson, Thomas Peterson, Terry Peterson and Richard Peterson, 19 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren; siblings, Meriel Freiman and Arlene Krall. Funeral Service was held Friday (4/8) at Christiania Lutheran Church, 26691 Pillsbury Avenue, Lakeville with visitation (4/7) at the White Funeral Home, 20134 Kenwood Trail (Cty Rd. 50), (952-469-2723) and 1 hour prior to service at church. Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis. White Funeral Home Lakeville 952-469-2723 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

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Catherine M. Eilen Catherine M. Eilen age 85 of Hampton, passed away on April 9, 2011. At the Trinity Care Center in Farmington. Catherine cooked the hot lunch meals at St. Mathias School for many years while also catering many weddings. She also was a part time assistant clerk at the Hampton post office for many years. She took pride in her beautiful garden, and was so proud of her flowers. She is preceded in death by parents, John and Elizabeth Eilen; sister, Theresa Eilen and brother, Ralph Eilen. Survived by sister, Mary Lou (Leo) Holzmer; sister in law, Betty Eilen and special niece Linda (Charles) Smith and many nieces and nephews, Mass of Christian Burial was held 11 AM Tuesday (4/12) at St. Mathias Catholic Church in Hampton, MN with visitation 1 hr prior to Mass at Church, Interment Church Cemetery. On line condolences at: www.whitefuneralhomes.com White Funeral Home Farmington 651 463 7374

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At the Apple Valley Rotary, civic life lives by Larry Werner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

There’s been a lot of talk in recent years about the decline in civic life. The idea is that we are pulling away from social and civic contacts into cocoons from where we communicate almost exclusively through the Internet or texting, watch movies in home theaters and absorb the opinions of our favorite cable commentators rather than getting involved with people in the community who might think differently. This trend is troubling to those of us who publish newspapers because civic life is at the heart of what we do. We cover the school boards, the city councils and the

local activities and report on what we see and hear. Because our readers are interested in these events, advertisers buy space to reach those readers – who are also potential customers. I was given a chance to talk about the connection between civic life and newspapers Wednesday morning by some folks whose weekly gathering is proof that some still get their kicks from personal contact and community involvement. At Enjoy! restaurant, the Apple Valley Rotary meets weekly for fellowship, networking and fundraising for local causes. Over a hearty breakfast, the Rotarians kick in dollar “fines” for missing meetings or in grati-

tude for a daughter’s engagement or a grandchild’s birth. More dollars go into the pot when members can’t answer questions posed by the “fine master.” (Who’s older: Barry Bonds or Brad Pitt?) Following updates on the club’s car raffle, a speaker gets 30 minutes to share. On Wednesday, I got to talk about the idea that newspapers and Rotary clubs have a common interest in preserving the notion of civic life. If people don’t care about what’s going on in their communities, they don’t join groups like Rotary, don’t read local newspapers, and civic life suffers from lack of involvement and lack of information. Turns out, I was preaching to

the choir. Bill Tschohl, the real estate agent who invited me to speak, said he joined Rotary because he likes the opportunity it gives him to be involved, and he said some nice words about his many years of advertising his listings in Thisweek. Tom Goodwin, a member of the Apple Valley City Council, said he has to read our paper to get the straight scoop on what’s happening locally. In these times when we’re fighting for advertising revenue with a half dozen other papers and websites in Dakota County, it’s good to hear there are people out there who appreciate the local newspaper and the role it plays in community life. And it’s good to know that in Apple Valley and the other cities we serve, Rotary members gather

to pledge the flag, discuss community and raise money for local causes. It would make me feel better if more of those at the Rotary meeting – and more of those who read what we write – were a little younger. “It’s a generational thing,” one of the Rotarians said about the declining interest in news and civic life. (And speaking of age, the answer is Brad Pitt. He’s a year older than Barry Bonds.) Larry Werner is editor and general manager of the Dakota County Tribune and Thisweek Newspapers. He can be reached at larry. werner@ecm-inc.com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Guest Columnist Weather radios can be essential during storms by Jim McDonald EAGAN POLICE CHIEF

Ever struggle with what to buy the person who has everything? I would wager most people do not have weather radios in their homes and businesses, but in my estimation, these novel little contraptions are just as essential as a smoke alarm or carbon monoxide detector. Yes, you too can get criticized by that special person for gifting one of the most practical and moderately inexpensive items on the market. For about $50 you can get reliable and up-to-theminute information day or night on disasters and significant weather events occurring in our community. Why the push? It seems like every year our city gets hammered with some form of storm damage. In my 23 years with the city,

I can think of many homes throughout the community that have suffered from water, wind and lightning damage due to severe storms. In my career, never has the city experienced damage from a tornado. Through all the noteworthy weather events I have experienced as a police officer in this city, only one life was lost. In my estimation, with all the wind damage and flooding that occurred throughout the years, all of us are very fortunate that we have not lost more lives, nor for that matter, had anyone severely injured. No doubt weather forecasting has become more sophisticated where meteorologists can literally determine with pinpoint accuracy when and where a storm will strike. However, what has been neglected is an update to a notification

system that is antiquated and clearly misunderstood. Let me explain. Everyone is aware of the sirens that are set off the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. They are referred to as “outdoor warning sirens,” and were originally designed during the Cold War in the early 1950s as a way for officials to notify the populace of a pending nuclear attack. I think many of us remember participating in air raid drills while we were in school along with the associated public service announcements regarding civil defense preparation. Upon hearing the sirens, we were programmed to turn to a news source and receive information on what protective measures should be taken. Because we no longer have the constant reminders of a potential air raid,

we have come to associate the sounding of the sirens as a pending severe weather event. Upon hearing the sirens, we should make no assumptions and immediately seek a media outlet to determine the nature of the activation. Once more definite information is obtained from an appropriate news source, we can make a more informed decision regarding our safety. It is important to note, siren noise was never designed to be heard while we are indoors. The outdoor warning siren system is just what the name suggests. It is a system that is sounded to alert people who are outdoors of an imminent threat. Upon hearing the siren, we need to tune into a news source for direction. Not counting monthly tests, during the 2010 storm season the city’s 12 sirens

were activated six times. It seems every storm season the police department receives complaints regarding the activation of the city’s siren system. Some residents maintain the system is overused creating a “boy who cried wolf ” association with the warning, while others wished we would have been more aggressive in activation because their home was damaged while the sirens were sounding. Considering the idea sirens are designed to reach people who are outdoors, what happens in the middle of the night when we are sleeping and may not hear the activation? For this reason, I am suggesting the use of a weather radio. These devices can be set to function like an alarm clock and can be customized to sound for any type of warning issued by the National

Weather Service. With Severe Weather Awareness Week wrapping up this week, I wanted to take the opportunity to provide some background on the weather warning system the city relies upon along with some of its challenges. Please take the time with your family or employees to participate in drills to ensure you are prepared for a weather emergency. No system is infallible, but having a weather radio along with proper safety measures in place is the best way to ensure your safety. More information related to severe weather alerts is located on the police page at www.cityofeagan.com. Look for the link to “Warning Sirens.”

from the streets of Rosemount and impounding them is not only a simple act of kindness, but also animal control, which is in the best interest of the city.

appointment, especially with constituents. Upon further inquiry I learned that an unexpected, unavoidable conflict occurred in his schedule that day that precluded him from attending the meeting. Wardlow is one of the most accessible representatives at the Capitol. He is available for “walk-in” appointments each Saturday morning at the Eagan Wescott Library. Few, if any other state representatives do this. My question is, if their issue of concern was so important, why did they not reschedule? Better yet, why did they not come to the library to speak with Wardlow there? Many have taken advantage of this opportunity from both sides of the

political spectrum. Apparently this group preferred to disparage Wardlow in the paper rather than make another attempt to see him. I am proud that Doug Wardlow is our state representative and pleased with his performance, part of which is the fact that he is not only accessible but approachable as well.

196. Ironically, the letterwriter complains about the lack of objectivity of a supporter of integration in the school district. I think it’s a classic case of the pot and the kettle. We might as well ask the ghosts of Orval Faubus or Lester Maddox if they thought integration might be a good cause to fund in the states of Arkansas or Georgia in the ’50s or ’60s. Disagreement about the necessity and value of programs is to be expected, and there are authorities on those values whom it is good to consult. But if we wanted to get an objective opinion about the value of a specific program, it might be good to ask somebody who did not have the goal of defunding government until it was small enough to drown in a bath tub.

is going to struggle when it comes to learning the material. Often these students may fail. Tenure allows me to hold these students accountable and assign the grade reflective of their work. It allows what I practice not to be held hostage by the politics that take place in St. Paul every day. With a five-year evaluation cycle and standardized assessments used to evaluate my value as a teacher, it is absolutely ludicrous that student attendance not be a cornerstone. How can teachers teach the students who frequently miss school and improve their test scores? No. 1 ACT scores in the nation, some of the best scores in the world in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, excellent graduation rates, and teachers sharing best practices. Minnesota teachers are excellent. Thanks to the alternative licensure bill that was signed into law, I could be replaced by someone with limited training and education when it comes to teaching kids, someone who sees teaching as a fall-back job until that person can “find something better.” It took me seven years of experience teaching and a master’s degree to earn a salary of $40,000 a year. If a five-year evaluation cycle is put into effect I know in five years the amount of my salary will be what I am truly evaluated on. Is that what is best for kids?

Jim McDonald is the city of Eagan’s chief of police.

Letters Impounding stray cats is in best interest of city To the editor: As a Rosemount resident, I am disappointed with the recent Rosemount City Council decision to discontinue paying for impounding stray cats. These stray cats are mainly abandoned pets that do not possess the adaptations to survive outdoors, particularly in the winter. Stray cats also can be carriers of many zoonotic diseases and can become a public health problem. Ignoring this issue for what is really a small amount of money will not make it go away. Removing stray cats

CHRISTINE LANPHEAR Rosemount

Why disparage Rep. Wardlow instead of meeting with him? To the editor: The letter in your paper from the AFSCME group stating that Rep. Doug Wardlow would not meet with them struck me as quite odd. Wardlow is a very responsible and conscientious individual who would never purposely miss a scheduled

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Vikings stadium: What are the longterm benefits? To the editor: In response to Chris Tubbs’ letter of support for the Vikings stadium in the April 8 edition of Thisweek – yes, there’ll be a lot of jobs created. But, afterwards, how many will still be on the payroll? Let’s hire teachers, policemen, firefighters, and workers to improve the infrastructure. These jobs will be more permanent than those of stadium builders. As the saying goes, “Let’s look five minutes down the road.” Seems as if our vision is myopic. PHYLLIS PETER Apple Valley

The pot and the kettle To the editor: A Burnsville reader recently wrote a letter congratulating an extremely conservative legislator from Farmington for his supposed “courage” in suggesting we must cease spending government money for integration in School District

JANICE R. SLAMA Eagan

Republicans wrong about education To the editor: I recently completed my post-graduate work in education at the University of St. Thomas and have a background in education. I’m someone you would think a lawmaker would want to hear from – not the case where I live and work. The current legislation produced by these lawmakers is a travesty to education. Continuing contract law, commonly known as tenure, allows me to teach not only content, but citizenship and integrity as well. For example, when a student misses my class excessively in a 50day trimester, the student

TODD KARICH Lakeville Teacher in Farmington School District 192

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Sports Standings Baseball Team

Conference W L Burnsville 2 0 Rosemount 1 0 Eastview 1 0 Apple Valley 1 0 B Jefferson 1 1 Eagan 1 1 B Kennedy 0 1 Lakeville South 0 1 Prior Lake 0 1 Lakeville North 0 2

Overall W L 2 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 2

Monday, April 18 • Eastview at Burnsville Eastview, 4:15 p.m. • Prior Lake at Bloomington Kennedy, 4:15 p.m. • Eagan at Bloomington Jefferson, 4:15 p.m. • Lakeville South at Lakeville North, 4:15 p.m. • Rosemount at Apple Valley, 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 • Minneapolis South at Bloomington Jefferson, 4:30 p.m. • Duluth Central at Burnsville, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 • Bloomington Kennedy at Eastview, 4:15 p.m. • Apple Valley at Lakeville South, 4:15 p.m. • Lakeville North at Eagan , 4:15 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson at Prior Lake, 4:15 p.m. • Rosemount at Burnsville, 4:15 p.m. Thursday, April 21 • Bloomington Kennedy at Wayzata, 4:15 p.m. • Edina at Lakeville South, 4:15 p.m. • Eden Prairie at Rosemount, 4:15 p.m. • Hopkins at Prior Lake, 4:15 p.m. • Eden Prairie at Rosemount, 4:15 p.m. • Lakeville North at Minnetonka, 6:30 p.m.

Softball Team

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

Overall W L 3 0 3 0 1 0 2 1 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 2

Monday, April 18 • Burnsville at Eastview, 4:15 p.m. • Lakeville South at Lakeville North, 4:15 p.m. • Rosemount at Apple Valley, 4:15 p.m. • Eagan at Bloomington Jefferson, 4:15 p.m. • Prior Lake at Bloomington Kennedy, 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 • Hill-Murray at Rosemount, 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 • Bloomington Kennedy at Eastview, 4:15 p.m. • Rosemount at Burnsville, 4:15 p.m. • Apple Valley at Lakeville South, 4:15 p.m. • Lakeville North at Eagan , 4:15 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson at Prior Lake, 4:15 p.m. Thursday, April 21 • Bloomington Kennedy at Wayzata, 4:15 p.m.. • Edina at Lakeville South, 4:15 p.m. • Hopkins at Prior Lake, 4:15 p.m. • Eden Prairie at Rosemount, 4:15 p.m. • Lakeville North at Minnetonka, 4:15 p.m.

Rosemount’s J.T. Brown helps UMD win national title Teammates Jake Hendrickson, Aaron Crandall help bring the Frozen Four title to Duluth

Photos by Rick Orndorf

Jake Hendrickson and J.T. Brown (top left) take in the action from the bench. Nick Larson (top right) makes a hit and Hendrickson (bottom) takes a shot during the NCAA semifinals on April 7 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Rosemount’s J.T. Brown, Burnsville’s Jake Hendrickson and Lakeville’s Aaron Crandall helped the University of Minnesota-Duluth win the Division I national title on Saturday at the NCAA Frozen Four. Brown had an assist in the 3-2 overtime victory against Michigan in the finals at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. He also had a goal and an assist when UMD defeated Notre Dame 4-3 in the semifinals on April 7. For his efforts he was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Frozen Four. Apple Valley also had representation in Nick Larson, who had an assist for Notre Dame in the semifinal loss. Larson grew up in Apple Valley and played for St. Thomas Academy. Brown graduated from Rosemount in 2008 when he was a finalist for Mr. Hockey. Hendrickson led Burnsville to state as a junior in 2007. Lakevilleborn Crandall helped St. Thomas win state in 2006. Brown had 16 goals and 21 assists this season and Hendrickson had one goal and four assists. Crandall played in 16 games with a .894 save percentage. Another Rosemount graduate, 2008’s Luke McManus, was on UMD’s roster this season.

Sports Briefs Eagan baseball used equipment sale May 7 There will be a used equipment sale fundraiser for American Legion, Senior Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle baseball teams in Eagan from noon to 4 p.m. on May 7 in the Eagan High School parking lot. People can bring used baseball or other sporting equipment to donate or consign (50/50 split) from 11 a.m. to noon. Any leftovers will be donated to inner city youth sports programs. Items up for sale include bats, gloves, pants, spikes, helmets, in-line skates, balls, bikes and catcher’s gear. Call Kevin Nagel at (612) 702-2327 with questions.

Apple Valley gymnastics coach resigns The Apple Valley High School athletic department announced the resignation of Amy Meitz as the head gymnastics coach. Meitz has led the Eagle gymnasts team since the 2002-03 season. She coached 11 state qualifiers who won three state championships, two state runners-up, one third place and one fourth place. Her teams finished in the top five in the conference three times and the top five in the section four times.

Registration open for North volleyball camps Registration for summer volleyball camps at Lakeville North is open at www. Lakevillenorthjuniors.com. Girls from all schools are welcome to attend. There is a youth camp for grades 3-8 from July 11-14 and a high school camp July 18-31 at Lakeville North. Questions can be sent to lnhsvbboosters@charter. net. The registration deadline is May 20.

Andy Rogers is at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Boys Lacrosse Tuesday, April 19 • Lakeville North at Bloomington Kennedy, 5:30 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson at Eastview, 6 p.m. • Burnsville at Rosemount, 7 p.m. • Eagan at Apple Valley, 7:30 p.m. • Lakeville South at Prior Lake, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21 • Bloomington Jefferson at Benilde-St. Margaret’s • Holy Angels at Burnsville, 5:30 p.m. • Rosemount at Simley, 6 p.m. • Prior Lake at Blake, 6 p.m. • Apple Valley at Eastview, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse Tuesday, April 19 • St. Louis Park at Bloomington Kennedy, 5:15 p.m. • EHS / RHS at Apple Valley, 5:30 p.m. • Owatonna at Prior Lake, 6 p.m. • Burnsville at Bloomington Jefferson, 6 p.m. • Blake at Lakeville North, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 • Minneapolis Washburn at Bloomington Kennedy, 5:15 p.m. • Prior Lake at Visitation, 6 p.m. • Mahtomedi at EHS / RHS, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21 • Lakeville North at Bloomington Kennedy, 5:15 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson at Eastview, 5:30 p.m. • Apple Valley at Mounds View, 6:30 p.m. • Lakeville South at Prior Lake, 7 p.m. • Shattuck St. Mary’s at Burnsville, 7 p.m.

Boys Tennis Monday, April 18 • Minnehaha Academy at Bloomington Kennedy, 3:30 p.m. • Owatonna at Lakeville North, 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 • Eagan at Rosemount, 3:30 p.m. • Burnsville at Bloomington Jefferson, 3:30 p.m. • Bloomington Kennedy at Apple Valley, 3:30 p.m. • Lakeville North at Lakeville South, 3:30 p.m. • Eastview at Prior Lake, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 • Bloomington Jefferson at Eden Prairie, 3:30 p.m. • Bloomington Kennedy at Simley, 3:30 p.m. • Henry Sibley at Burnsville, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21 • Bloomington Kennedy at Burnsville, 3:30 p.m. • Apple Valley at Lakeville South, 3:30 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson at Eagan, 3:30 p.m. • Rosemount at Eastview, 3:30 p.m. • Prior Lake at Lakeville North, 4 p.m. Friday, April 22 • Apple Valley at Edina, 4 p.m.

Baseball: Teams refining their games for May Several teams still figuring out their lineup as the 2011 baseball season opens by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

One thing every varsity baseball player knows this time of year is not to get too excited or too down. By mid-May, just about every team in the south metro has a legitimate chance at qualifying for state. Last year Burnsville was second in the Lake Conference and second in the state. That isn’t always the norm. In 2009, Eagan had an 11-9 record during the regular season, but won seven of

eight to qualify for state. In 2008, Rosemount qualified after going 9-10 during the regular season. In 2006, Apple Valley finished third in the Lake Conference and finished the regular season 10-8. The Eagles went on to win the state title. “That is hard to tell (who’s the favorite) for every year a team gets hot or a team finally puts it all together and makes a great run,” said Lakeville South coach Al Iversen, who was the coach of the state championship Apple Valley team. Many teams use this time to figure out their lineup and shake off the winter cobwebs. “Games in April really

don’t matter,” Eagan coach Rob Walsh said. “The whole key to high school baseball is the section tournament.”

Burnsville Fresh off a trip to the state tournament in 2010, the Burnsville baseball team looks like it picked up right where it left off. The Blaze started the season by beating Lakeville North 10-0, Eagan 11-5 and Prior Lake 12-2. Still, head coach Mick Scholl knows everything could be different a month from now. “(The goal) is to get better each day, practice, game, month,” Scholl said. “To be a better baseball team in May than we are right

now.” It helps when six starters who played in the Class AAA state title game are back in the lineup. Justin Threlkeld, who made the Class AAA alltournament team, is back behind the plate at catcher. Derek Johnson, Matt Stemper, Brian VanderWoude and Dan Motl, who all played in the state finals, and Quinn Johnson, who got the team there as the winning pitcher in the semifinals, are back. In the absence of last year’s seniors Brandon Peterson, Tom Sherman and Jacob Threlkeld, players such as Andy Lieser and Tyler Hill will see more at bats. So far the mix has been

successful, but Scholl knows it’s not going to be easy to get back to the state finals. “They’re all good,” he said when asked who the favorites are in the South Suburban.

Eastview The Eastview baseball team hasn’t had a losing season since 2007 and it doesn’t look like that’s going to change in 2011. Coach Tom Strey feels the Lightning have the right combo of pitching depth and experience to go far. The trouble lies in whether it will mix well together. “Our goal is to compete for the conference and section championship,” Strey See Baseball, 9A

Softball: Another highly competitive year in south metro South Suburban Conference has produced several state champions in the past decade by Andy Rogers

Haugh said. “With the mound back to 43 feet, the If you’re searching for teams with the best defense a preseason favorite to win might just come out on the Class AAA state soft- top.” ball title, look south of the Apple Valley river. Last season had its share In the past eight years, teams that make up the of challenges for the Eagles, South Suburban Confer- but with an experienced ence have won the state title lineup back they hope to six times, including Burns- find themselves on the winville (2010, 2005 and 2004), ning side. Three-year starter and Rosemount (2006), Eagan (2008) and Eastview (2003). last year’s all-conference Several teams have a honorable mention desiggoal of contending right up nee Loryn Charbonneau is back at pitcher. She’s joined to early June in 2011. “I think the South Sub- by fellow all-conference urban Conference is wide honorable mention teamopen this season. Just mate Lynsi Havens at first about every game on the base. They’ll have catcher schedule is a good match- Kas Tomlinson and batup,” Eastview coach Mike ter Mal Michaluk back on THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

their side. “We have strong team chemistry,” coach Carla Christiansen said. “We have all upperclass players with a desire to work hard and put in extra time.” Christiansen likes the team’s ability to handle the ball in the outfield and run the bases, and will look to newcomers such as Emily Kieser, Haily Capserson, Kati Erb and Julia Gerlach for the open spots. “We have many players who have been around the varsity for a year waiting for this opportunity to be a starter (and) now is their chance,” Christiansen said. The team’s early schedule features some of the early favorites in Class AAA

– Bloomington Jefferson, Lakeville North, Burnsville and Edina. The Eagles hope to catch their stride at the Mankato Loyola Tournament this weekend.

Rosemount The Irish were in the mix last season with most of their losses coming against the top teams in Class AAA such as Eagan, Burnsville, and Hastings. The softball team hopes to build off that momentum with five returning players. Rachel Hoeppner and Ali Fromme make up a potent pitching and catching duo that has become the most important combination in the high school game.

They’ll also have the powerful bats of veterans Fromme and MaKayla Newberry with them along with leadoff batter Paige Cero to help manufacture some runs. Outfielder Melissa Seldon will take some pressure off Hoeppner if Rosemount gets into a long week of games. One of the bigger concerns for coach Tiffany Rose is the fact that the mound has been moved back to 43 feet from the plate. Pitchers haven’t had much time on the field to practice due to the lingering snow in late March. “The weather has not been nice and games are See Softball, 11A

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Thisweekend ‘The Story of Music, Stories from Home’

Calendars can be found online at www. ThisweekLive.com

Free music/spoken word event is April 18 at Lakeville arts center

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Gary Holthaus and Lauren Pelon have teamed up to present “The Story of Music, Stories from Home.� Pelon will play a variety of ancient and modern instruments and Holthaus will read from his poems and essays at the 7 p.m. Monday, April 18, event at the Lakeville Area Arts Center.

by Andrew Miller THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Lauren Pelon has a treasure trove of instruments to choose from for her performances. The Red Wing musician’s repertoire of music from the first century to the present has her playing instruments ranging from the commonplace (guitar, penny whistle, dikon). The recipient of a 2011 synthesizer) to the obscure Arts Tour Minnesota grant and tough-to-pronounce (ocarina, doucaine, psalmo- has teamed up with poet

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Gary Holthaus to present “The Story of Music, Stories from Home� at sites throughout the Midwest this year. The free program will be presented at the Lakeville Area Arts Center at 7 p.m. Monday, April 18. Pelon will play a variety of ancient and modern instruments, and Holthaus will read from his poems and essays at the event sponsored by the Lakeville Area Historical Society. Pelon and Holthaus met while both were living in Alaska and have been presenting programs together since 1989. They premiered their current version of “The Story of Music, Stories from Home� at the Jon Hassler Theater in Plain- Andrew Miller is at andrew. view, Minn., in September miller@ecm-inc.com.

theater and arts briefs Dinner and a movie Master poetry class night at IMAX in Eagan The Great Clips IMAX Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley will host Dinner and a Movie Family Night on Monday, April 18. Guests who purchase one adult admission ($9.50) to the 6:30 p.m. showing of “Born to be Wild 3D� will receive one free child’s admission to the movie and a complimentary sandwich from Subway in Apple Valley (while supplies last) before the show. Sandwiches will be served in the lobby beginning at 5:30 p.m.

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‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.’ ISD 191 Community Education & The Play’s the Thing Productions are offering “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.� Summer Musical Theatre Camp for children ages 7-17 at Eagle Ridge Junior High School in Savage July 11 through Aug. 10, with performances on the main stage of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center Aug. 11-13. To register or for more information visit www.communityed191.org or call (952) 707-4150.

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Burnsville author Robert E. Emmick will be at Dunn Bros Coffee from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 16, to sign copies of his book, “How to be Your Own General Contractor: The Easy-to-Follow Guide for Completing That Home Project.� Dunn Bros is at 1603 County Road 42 W., Burnsville.

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against Eagan on April 11. Ganskie. Hendrickson feels his Eagan knocked Eastview said. “(My concern is) over- out of the playoffs last sea- team is strong on the deall team chemistry.� fensive front and can put son. The pitching rotation of runs on the board, but the Ty McDevitt, Tom Jerle and Apple Valley questions are found on the Adam Moorse looks to be The Eagles will have a mound. one of the best in the con- new head coach this seaPitchers Josh Johnson, ference if not in Class AAA. son in Jeremy Hendrickson, Nate Reagles, and Tate ErMcDevitt will use the South but he’s far from new to the ickson will try to keep the Suburban Conference to program. He’s been a junior Eagles in games in 2011. refine his game as he plans varsity baseball coach and “(We’d like to) finish in to attend the University of varsity assistant coach for top three of the conference Minnesota in the fall to play the past six seasons at Ap- and compete for a section baseball. title,� Hendrickson said. ple Valley. They’re joined by experiThe Eagles started their He’ll lead a potent crew enced infielders David Bar- which hopes to compete for season with a 3-2 win ry and Alex Knop, who will both the South Suburban against Bloomington Jefalso see time on the mound. Conference title as well as ferson on April 7, but lost Matt Larson, Taylor the Section 3AAA title. to Lakeville North 9-6 on Branstad, Stu Daly and Leading the list is Ohio April 11. Matt Galloway have spent State recruit Aaron Gretz plenty of varsity games in at catcher along with Kris Eagan the outfield already and Goodman at shortstop and The Wildcats are relythey’re ready for some more. Steve Maxwell in the out- ing on some inexperienced The Lightning started field. They’ll get some help players in 2010, but coach the season with a 7-1 vic- from up-and-comers Casey Rob Walsh is excited about tory against Lakeville South Killebrew, Michael Berens, their potential. on April 7 and a 10-4 win Cory Brock and Garrett “If the approach is right Baseball/from 7A

‌ I think we can progress rapidly,â€? Walsh said. The Wildcats have mixed in about 23 players during the first week of games trying to find the right mix. “We have five guys that are playing extremely well, and now it’s all about finding the next six or seven,â€? Walsh said. Returning varsity players include pitcher Charlie Conkel, shortstop Ryan Burmeister, catcher Tommy Bodeker, second baseman Eric Peterson, and third baseman Brady Loew. Several other newcomers are looking for a spot on the team as well, such as first baseman Ben Fischer, infielder Shay Sward and Mike Marsh among others who are adjusting to the pace of a varsity game. Aside from Conkel, Eagan is going to rely on pitcher Adam Gibis and

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on the pitching mound, and pitcher Joe Waite is back for his third year on varsity. Newcomer Jordan Tumilson will be called upon to pitch. The Irish started the season with wins against Bloomington Kennedy and Woodbury, but turned around and lost to Eastview 6-0 and Bloomington Jefferson 6-2. The team played four games before it logged its second outdoor practice, which has led to some early defensive struggles, but Swansson isn’t worried. “Once we get outside and play it will come around,� Swansson said. “I’m more worried about the strikeouts and hitting.�

Kevin Kunik to throw a lot of innings in 2011. The Wildcats beat Prior Lake in the season opener on April 7, but lost to Burnsville the following day 11-4 and to Eastview 10-4 on April 11.

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The Irish were seniorheavy in 2010, which means they’ll be looking for a new identity in 2011. “They get along and they’re very coachable,� head coach Chris Swansson said. “Our biggest strength is depth. We have a couple guys competing for every spot.� The Irish will rely on the veteran experience of pitcher Andrew Nelson and Jon Bishop. The infield remains Rogers is at secure with Matt Foley at Andy second and Lucas Haase at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. short. Tony Prostrollo will see time in the outfield and

Golf Guide 2011

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Hooking them while they’re young Area golf courses have numerous opportunities for youth players by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

When summer vacation hits, kids across Minnesota are left with idle hands. Many golf course professionals and staffers would like to fill those hands with golf clubs. Sure it helps build a customer base for the long term, but there’s a certain joy in watching a young golfer figure out their swing. “There’s something about a bunch of kids out on the golf course, it kind of warms our heart,� Valleywood PGA professional and general manager Jim Zink said. “We remember what it was like. It’s a great experience for young kids to keep your own score and count the strokes.� In some cases, golfing is not as popular as it used to be with young folks. Every Monday morning during the summer, Valleywood offers a youth league for 10- to 16-year-olds. Last summer they had about 150 kids, but eight years ago they were up to 270. “The thing is we don’t have a limit,� Zink said. “If kids want to play we’ll get them out there.� Golfing can be intimidating for any novice. A shank onto a different fairway with the foursome quickly approaching can cause some serious anxiety. A little instruction goes a long way. There’s a lot to know between getting the proper equipment to finding the right stroke. “It’s very important for kids to get properly fit

for clubs at an early age so they don’t develop bad habits,� director of golf at Southern Hills in Farmington Nate Cardin said. “Also, they should participate in camps and clinics to properly learn technique and etiquette.� Another popular option for courses is offering a parent/child lesson. “We want to get kids out together with their parents while the kids hopefully will grow up to be loyal customers,� Zink said. Several area golf courses have junior leagues throughout the summer as well as discounted days with an adult. Here are just a few examples: Like many courses, Emerald Greens Golf Course in Hastings allows kids under 13 play for free with a paid adult after 3 p.m. on Sundays. They are also hosting a PGA Junior/Beginner Tour event on July 22. The junior golf program by PGA Golf Professional Barry Wallin is open to boys and girls grades first through eighth. There are lessons throughout the weekdays during summer for beginners new to golf, intermediate golfers returning to the course, and advanced lessons to prepare for high school and beyond. There are also parent/child lessons on Saturday. The Summit Golf Club in Cannon Falls has a parthree course ideal for kids, families and beginners with a discount if they are with a paying adult. Heritage Links in Lakev-

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days. Cardin teaches a clinic/camp on Mondays from 8-10 a.m. for about 10 weeks. There is also a parent/child golf night four Sundays in July where kids and parents play nine holes. The junior league at Parkview Golf Club in Eagan features range balls and nine holes of golf for 12 weeks including a card for 2-for-1 green fees and range balls. The course is also hosting the a PGA Junior tournament on Friday, July 1. There are weekly camps Monday through Thursday morning all summer except for July 5. There is also an instructional series during the weekday afternoons. In Apple Valley, Valleywood offers a program for four-year-olds up to a junior golf camp as well Photo by Rick Orndorf as the Monday morning junior league. They offer Lakeville’s Bobby Thomas played at the high school state a parent/child lessons and tournament last year as an eighth grader. youth also play free with an adult after 1 p.m. on Sundays. The Apple Valley Golf Course offers junior rates Monday through Friday before 4 p.m. The junior league at Birnamwood Golf Course in Burnsville runs from Monday and Wednesday for nine weeks starting June 13 for youth entering grades third through 10th. The final tournaments are Aug. 10 and Aug. 15. There will also be a free golf clinic June 4 for all junior league participants.

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Burnsville City Briefs Craft sale and book Easter Bunny fair set April 16 arrives at Augustana Regent at Burnsville Center Burnsville will host a craft sale and book fair from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Augustana’s The Power of Spiritual Care. Augustana is at 14500 Regent Lane, Burnsville; for more information, call (952) 898-1910.

The Easter Bunny is available for visits and photos through April 23 in Macy’s Court at Burnsville Center. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday

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11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visits with the Easter Bunny are free and reservations are not required. All visitors will receive a coloring sheet with coupons from Burnsville Center businesses. Photo packages start at $20 with a free $10 gift card from Shutterfly. For more information, visit www.BurnsvilleCenter. com.

Man vandalizes All Saints altar during Mass Off-duty police officer, parishioners restrain man who threw liquid, yelled ‘I hate Christians’ by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

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South Dakota parishioner and was sought to renot familiar to him. strain Fay, but Wilson said that Fay fought back, on Saturday evening said Lakeville Pothe archdiocese gave lice Chief Thomhim permission to as Vonhof. The reconsecrate the criminal com- Steven Fay altar, which he did plaint only idention Sunday morning fies the off-duty officer by before Mass. the initials “J.G.� Wilson said the event “The man took a swing was shocking, and that (at the police officer),� most property crimes inVonhof said. volving churches he has After J.G. was able to encountered have cenrestrain him, Fay slipped tered on stolen property, out of his jacket and made not vandalism. a run for it, the complaint “By all accounts, it’s a said. Parishioners stepped disturbed man,� he said. in to assist J.G. with reFay has been in the straining Fay. Dakota County Jail since According to the com- Saturday. He is being plaint, while the parish- charged with one count ioners were holding him of second-degree criminal down, Fay yelled, “I hate damage to property. Christians.� Father Thomas Wilson E-mail Aaron Vehling at aaron. said the man was not a vehling@ecm-inc.com.

Dakota Electric election results are in Winners have been announced in the April 11 election for the Dakota Electric Association board of directors. In District 1, incumbent Ron Swagger of Burnsville won with 4,000 votes, defeating David Jones and Ruthe Batulis. In District 2, incum-

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ken of Eagan won with 1,772 votes, defeating Jerry Brown, Joan Volz, Leo Nicolai, Buzz Anderson, William Frandrup, Victor Yermishkin and David Leckey. The seat was open with the retirement of Ray Nicolai, who served for 27 years.

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Softball/from 7A getting postponed,� Rose said. “We could play three or four games a week and that extra distance might be tough for the pitchers.� The South Suburban Conference figures to be anything but a breeze, but Rose feels this team is ready to contend. “We hope to finish in the top half of the South Suburban Conference and make the final four of the section tournament,� Rose said.

Burnsville When you win the state

tournament, every opponent likes to use you as a measuring stick. “I know they’ll be playing with a target on their back,� head coach Hillary Hansen said. “Every team is going to come out and really want to beat them.� Many teams list Burnsville as one of the teams to beat again in 2011. One reason could be the fact that pitcher Kelsey Anderson is back. “She was a big part of our success last year,� Hansen said. “This year the girls have come out so far and scored a bunch of runs.� Leading the scoring

charge has been center fielder Meghan Lehnan. A healthy Lauren Smith, who was out last year due to injury, has provided a big boost in the lineup. “She brings a lot of experience to the game,� Hansen said. Other experienced players who played in the state tournament last year include Danielle Wolk, Abby Harazin, and Laura Nadeau; they have brought a sense of confidence to the team. Kelly Grove, Megan Threlkeld, Abby Johnson, Haleigh Droege and Erica Belter will see their roles in-

crease this season. “We have a lot of team speed this year and they’ve been hitting really well,� Hansen said. “We had some jitters in our first game against Lakeville North, but the steps forward they’ve taken since then is really impressive.� Burnsville will be considered the team to beat until someone else proves otherwise, but they’re more concerned about how they’ll play in May. “It’s about playing our game and (taking) care of the details,� Hansen said. “It’s about learning right now. Make the mistakes

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now so we don’t make them play along with infielders Megan Glockner and Soagain.� phie Williams. Eastview “We would like to inWith five seniors, a solid crease the team batting avpitcher and a potent batting erage over last year,� Haugh lineup, the Lightning plan said. “Each player has some on being in the mix for the individual goals, but as a team we have made it our conference title. Pitcher Paige Palkovich goal to compete for the conis back as the team’s lead- ference title.� Eastview has taken the ing hitter with catcher Kelly first steps toward that goal Meyer to throw to. “Palkovich is a very lev- by defeating Lakeville South el-headed pitcher and great 2-0 in the season opener on April 7 and Eagan 8-1 on competitor,� Haugh said. With five seniors, the April 11. Lightning will also have Rogers is at experience on their side. In Andy the outfield, Sam Kane and andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. Alyssa Besch are ready to

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April 15, 2011 THISWEEK

Community

A front seat to history Eagan resident celebrates 100 years of a remarkable life by Erin Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

She has lived through seven wars, 17 presidents, the Great Depression and the Great Recession, Pearl Harbor and Sept. 11. Carole Newman has seen a lot in her lifetime, which as of April 10 has spanned an entire century. But she had a front seat to history on Nov. 22, 1963, when she was part of President John F. Kennedy’s motorcade the day he was shot and killed. “I was six cars back,� she said. Newman said she was with a group that was picked for security to sur-

round the president. “I remember all the excitement and the sadness and all the terrible business of what went on,� she said. Friends and family gathered last week at Newman’s assisted living home in Eagan to celebrate her remarkable life with a surprise party, for which Newman donned a tiara. “They made a lot of fuss. I forgot about it, and all of a sudden they had a party,� she said. Newman is described by her caretakers as an active, humble, “wonderful� person who likes to help out around the house. When asked how she made it to 100 with her health intact, Newman said, “I never smoked and I never drank, I always ate good food, and I kept myself in a happy mood.� Born in New Jersey in

1911, Newman headed out to California with her aunt after graduating high school and enrolled at UCLA. While attending college, Newman got a job at Northrop Aircraft Incorporated, which has since become Northrop Grumman, a global security company. “I learned everything about an aircraft from beginning to end,� she said. “I always liked flying. My two brothers were pilots. So that’s what I studied.� Two years into her schooling, she saw an advertisement by the U.S. Air Force that offered to pay for students to get their degrees in engineering. “So I did,� she said. “I was the only woman. The rest were men, and they gave me a bad time.� After college, Newman worked on pilot instrument

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Carole Newman shows off one of her many paintings, a hobby she continues to indulge in after turning 100 years old last week. grow up,� she said. “I like a book that’s really good, and not like most of them are today. They use a lot of swear words, and I don’t like that.� She and her husband were avid golfers who would hit the links after church every Sunday, and Newman still loves to watch golf on TV. “And I was always interested in music,� she said. “Classical.� She is also passionate about painting. Her group home is dotted with examples of her art, something she con-

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN THE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY 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, May 4, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting is to hold a public hearing on a proposed conditional use permit for an approximately 3,800 square foot athletic training facility in a “BP� (Business Park) zoning district. Said hearing relates to property located at 5708 - Upper 147th Street, Suite 104, and legally described as follows: Lot 1, Block 2, Valley Business Park NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that these proceedings are instituted by Tim Parkos, Elite One Sports Performance, LLC., the petitioner, and Valley Business and Industrial Park, LLC, the building owner. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard at said time and place DATED this 8th day of April, 2011. /s/ Pamela J. Gackstetter City Clerk 2572219 4/15/11

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN THE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Municipal Center, 7100 West 147th Street, on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting is to hold a public hearing on an amendment to an existing Planned Development Agreement to allow a sidewalk connection from the Seasons at Apple Valley apartment site located in zoning district “PD-507� (Planned Development) to a trail in Kelley Park. Said hearing relates to property located at 15359 Founders Lane, and legally described as follows: Lot 1, Block 2, The Legacy of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, according to the recorded plat thereof on file at the Office of the Dakota County Recorder. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that these proceedings are instituted by the property owner Regent at Apple Valley, LLC. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard at said time and place. DATED this 8th day of April, 2011. /s/ Pamela J. Gackstetter City Clerk 2572286 4/15/11

PUBLIC NOTICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 196 Rosemount-Apple ValleyEagan Public Schools Educating our students to reach their full potential TEMPERATURE CONTROL UPGRADE Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the Echo Park Elementary School Temperature Control Upgrade by Independent School District 196, at the Facilities and Grounds Office located at 14445 Diamond Path West, Rosemount, MN 55068, until 11 a.m., April 29, 2011, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Complete instructions on how to obtain Bidding Documents from Engineering Repro Systems 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 Facilities Department at (651) 423-7706. Art Coulson, Board Clerk Independent School District 196 2572352 4/15-4/22/11

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Rosemount-Apple ValleyEagan Public Schools Educating our students to reach their full potential CALL FOR BIDS 2011 Masonry and Waterproofing Rehabilitation Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the 2011 Masonry and Waterproofing Rehabilitation by Independent School District 196, at the Facilities and Grounds Office located at 14445 Diamond Path, Rosemount, MN 55068, until 10 a.m. local time on April 28, 2011, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Complete instructions on how to obtain Bidding Documents from SRI Consultants, I n c . c a n b e f o u n d a t : http://www.district196.org/District/LegalNotices/ index.cfm. If you should have any questions regarding this bid you may contact the Facilities Department at (651) 423-7706. Art Coulson, Board Clerk Independent School District 196 2563390 4/8-4/15/11

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Dakota County Annual People’s Fair returns to Lakeville Celebration of diversity enters its 13th year by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The 2010 Census Bureau numbers indicate Lakeville’s non-white residents comprise 11 percent of the population, an increase from 6 percent in 2000. So it may seem as if diversity is in its nascent stages in Lakeville; but it is not. Since 1999, Lakeville public schools and area businesses have sponsored the People’s Fair, a celebration of the city’s many diverse groups of people. The event celebrates its 13th year from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on April 19 at Lakeville North High School. Featuring the diverse musical, culinary and artistic creations of both local students and an array of guests, the People’s

Fair is designed to “present diversity in a positive light,� said Renee Brekken, enrichment and marketing director for Lakeville public schools Community Education. “There’s also an educational component (to it),� said Brekken, who is spearheading the event along with a committee of community members. “People are able to learn about people and groups different from themselves.� Students from all of District 194’s schools are involved, as are community members and guests, Brekken said. The Duniya Drum and Dance group, led by master drummer Fode Bangoura, will perform its West African rhythms. Mu Daiko Taiko, a group that performs Japa-

nese drumming worldwide, will offer its brand of rhythmic persuasion. Two local dance schools will also contribute to the entertainment. Holly’s Centre Stage Dance and the South Metro Dance Academy will each put on a performance sourced in the diverse expressions of humanity. The culinary offerings will cover a variety of cultures, including Mexican, Chinese and Italian.

Student involvement Students in the Lakeville public schools are a large part of the equation. Brekken said students in the schools have been working on artwork and preparing musical performances that speak to the various cultures of Lakeville.

For example, Lakeville North’s Massed Choir will sing and students from Christina Huddleston and Cherryview elementary schools will perform their own drum recitals. The diversity isn’t just ethnic: Special Delivery is a choir consisting of people with special needs. English Language Learner (ELL) students from Kenwood Trail Middle School submit posters representing their countries of origin for display, Brekken said. “The posters will have facts about their countries of origin and say maybe what they miss or liked best about their countries,� she said. Vendors will also be on site selling various African and Hmong jewelry and arts and crafts.

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The Mu Daiko Taiko Drummers will be among the groups performing at Lakeville’s 13th annual People’s Fair, a celebration of the diversity in Lakeville. Brekken said many lo- pan and Teresa’s. cal businesses have donated The event is free. door prizes, including Applebee’s, Brunswick Zone E-mail Aaron Vehling at aaron. XL, Cosa Nostra, Sawa Ja- vehling@ecm-inc.com.

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Junior Girl Scout Troop 51474, fifth-graders at Greenleaf Elementary in Apple Valley, sponsored the April 9 Pop Tab Challenge, their community service project for the Ronald McDonald House. More than 400 scouts from Eagan, Apple Valley and Rosemount turned in more than 1.5 million tabs (over 950 pounds) for the event at Greenleaf. More than 215 cans and five large boxes of dry goods were also donated for area food shelves. Special guest Ronald McDonald awarded prizes.

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Burnsville High School’s Envision Academy will close by Jessica Harper THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

After only two years, Envision Academy at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center will close at the end of the school year due to lagging enrollment. “It’s disappointing, especially for the students involved,� said Dave Helke, principal of Burnsville High School. “It was a great program.� The Burnsville-EaganSavage School District had hoped the magnet program would draw nearly 100 students, but only 40 enrolled this year. That is 26 fewer students than the previous year. The program was projected to have only 38 students next school year, Helke said. The academy was one of several magnet programs launched in 2009 as part of a state-mandated plan to reduce racial imbalances between the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage district and the

UMore/from 1A congestion caused by construction and the addition of approximately 25,000 to 30,000 people once the development is complete. Muscoplat tried to put residents at ease by noting that several traffic studies are underway to address that issue.

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community center or a cultural center ... � he said. Muscoplat said he believes potential employers will also be attracted by Rosemount’s current “secret weapon� – DCTC – which provides a training facility and an educated work force.

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Burnsville High School’s Envision Academy will close at the end of the school year as a result of declining enrollment. The arts magnet program is based at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center in the Heart of the City.

time. Helke said he is unsure All four instructors at why the program lacked sufthe academy will be let go at ficient interest. the end of the school year, “I don’t know if it was E-mail Jessica Harper at: Helke said. the wrong design, or not the jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com

that include networks for both cars and bicycles. The goal is to make UMore a “walk-able� community, Bodette said. Rain gardens will be planted along the streets to collect storm water, preventing it from polluting nearby ground water systems and streams. Dan Schultz, director of Rosemount Parks and Recreation, said he is glad the university’s plans aim to prevent water pollution during and after construction. All amenities within the community will be built using sustainable materials, supported with renewable energy such as solar or wind, and done so without disturbing ground and other water sources. “Not polluting the water from the beginning is being good stewards of the land,� Schultz said.

will remain undeveloped. A nature corridor will be integrated into the community to allow wildlife to safely cross between the developed and undeveloped properties, Muscoplat said. Schultz said he hopes native species can also be restored at the nature preserve. Other smaller developments have been built across the globe. Sonoma Mountain Village in Rohnert Park, Calif., for instance, is a $1 billion sustainable community built on 175 acres in Sonoma. The developers remodeled existing warehouses into 1,892 townhomes and condos, 182,500 square feet of retail space and 289,000 square feet of office space. Each home and office is retrofitted with solar panels

Dan Bodette, principal of the School of Environmental Studies in Apple Valley, said he would like to see a cultural and heritage center at the center of the community. “It is important to respect our early settlers – from the Native Americans, who were the first, to early Irish settlers,� he said. Bodette said he would also like to see the plans include a senior center and health care centers. “Access to good health care is important,� he said. The plan also calls for sustainable transportation Preserving wildlife Another 4,000 acres such as low-carbon buses, light rail and “green streets� called Vermillion Highlands

and other green features. The UMore Park community will be the largest sustainable community development ever created as a single project. Once UMore is fully developed, the property that lies within the Rosemount

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right time ... or if our marketing didn’t get the right niche,� he said. “It’s hard to pinpoint it down.� While designing the program, some School Board members suggested that it would attract more students if the academy were a permanent fixture in the Heart of the City, with students attending arts classes at the PAC and academic classes in leased commercial space nearby. Although students will no longer be able to take classes at the PAC, music and arts programs are abundant at Burnsville High School, Helke said. “We are still committed to supporting and developing quality programming here at the high school in music and theater, and plan to do a lot more in media arts with our TV studio,� he said.

$170,000 more each year – which is covered by state and local funding – than it would if students attended Burnsville High School full

Ron Thomas, president of Dakota County Technical College in Rosemount, said he believes the development will attract ecofocused companies from across the globe. “I look forward to creating the finest sustainable community in the world,� he said. Thomas added that he believes it is essential for the university to brand UMore to attract potential employers, residents and tourists. “It needs to become a destination whether it is a

nearby Lakeville school district, which was 25 percent less diverse than District 191. The idea of magnet schools is to create a more integrated education experience by, for example, attracting white students from Lakeville and students of color from Burnsville to Envision Academy. The program enables students to take music, dance and theater classes at the Performing Arts Center in Burnsville and all other courses at Burnsville High School. By studying at the PAC, students are given an opportunity to work with professionals and arts groups such as the James Sewell Ballet. The district pays $135,000 to lease space at the PAC, and $90,000, which is reimbursed by the state, to transport students to and from the academy. Staffing Envision costs

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