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MnDOT to close I-35E for one month

Lakeville boy makes a wish Cody Metz was able to meet several Minnesota Timberwolves and travel with the team to Oklahoma City for a road game. Page 3A

Major road projects mean summer of headaches for drivers

OPINION ECM to focus on education

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Nicholas David Mrozinski, who placed third in the recent season of NBC-TV’s “The Voice,” performed with the St. Joseph School choir during a performance Thursday, Jan. 17, at the Rosemount church.

‘The Voice’ star shares his ‘gifts’ St. Joseph School students sing with alumnus by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK

Symphonic splendor Italian pianist Roberto Plano joins the Dakota Valley Symphony for its “Grieg Meets Verdi” concert at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Page 17A

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Irish go on to True Team state Rosemount’s boys swimmers and divers won big in section competition. Page 10A

Nicholas David Mrozinski went back to the place where it all started last week. The third-place winner on the recently wrapped-up season of NBC-TV’s “The Voice” sang on Thursday, Jan. 17, for students and community members at St. Joseph Church and School, where Mrozinski attended from kindergarten through eighth grade. Students at the school were dazzled by Mrozinski who took a trip down memory lane with former staff, took questions and accepted gifts from current students, and sang some songs solo and with the school choir. Mrozinski told the students how he valued the school for giving him a God-centered foundation, from which his music, passion and compassion would emerge. “Everyone left that performance walking on air,” said the Rev. Paul Jarvis, pastor of the church. Mrozinski, who grew up in Eagan and graduated from Eagan High School in 1999, was invited to the school by its Student Support Team. The team, which is comprised of 13 eighth-graders, thought a visit by an alumnus as talented at Mrozinski would help them “celebrate the spirit of the school.” Jarvis says that spirit is dis-

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Students at St. Joseph School in Rosemount became big fans of alumnus Nicholas David Mrozinski as he became one of the top three finalists on NBC-TV’s “The Voice.” cerning one’s gifts from God, and developing them by re-gifting God-given giftedness to others. “It was here where he learned the Godly way of listening, of discerning God’s will, of discerning one’s God-given giftedness,” Jarvis said. “The beauty of it is, when one gives them away – and not to just one’s friends and family, but to all – one becomes more skilled and gifted in the giftedness.” Mrozinski has become a folk hero of sorts around the halls of St. Joseph as “watching parties” formed as he progressed in the

competition. Jarvis said with each win, people were pleased but not surprised, especially those teachers who knew him and his talent as a student. “They were continually awed every time he sang or picked up a guitar or sat before a piano,” he said. “In all our hearts, and for anyone who watched the competition, Nick was the one with both compassion and passion.” Tad Johnson can be reached at tad. johnson@ecm-inc.com or facebook. com/sunthisweek.

This summer, Interstate 35 commuters will see road closures, detours and lane reductions as $20 million in bridge and road repair projects stretching from Elko New Market to Eagan begin in May and will include a one-month closure of the flyover bridge at the Burnsville-Lakeville border. “It is going to be a very busy summer,” Nicole DanielsonBartelt, Minnesota Department of Transportation senior transportation engineer, told the Lakeville City Council at its Jan. 22 meeting. Closures of Lakeville area’s only north-south state highway begin in May when MnDOT will start redecking the 35E flyover bridge over 35W. “It is probably one of the most difficult bridges in the metro-area to work on, because it has impacts to both 35E and 35W,” Bartelt said. I-35E will close for a month from County Road 42 to the 35E/35W split as the flyover bridge deck is torn down and replaced. I-35W will close May 4 from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. as workers remove the deck. It will then reopen. MnDOT’s official detour during I-35’s month-long closing is I-494 to 35W, many commuters will likely use Cedar Avenue as an alternate route. Those drivers will have to pay attention in early June because once 35E southbound reopens, Cedar Avenue will close for two weeks as Dakota County completes pavement work on that corridor. Once that work is completed, likely mid-June, 35E will be reduced to a single lane in both directions for 30 days with some short-term ramp closures that are yet to be determined as MnDOT completes road work. Around June 10, Scott County plans to build a roundabout at County Road 29 and County Road 46, right next to I-35 as well, that will be a full

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A weekend of winter fun is in store at Apple Valley’s Mid-Winter Fest Feb. 2-3. Now in its 36th year, the annual celebration hosted by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department features family-oriented activities throughout the weekend at the Apple Valley Community Center, Valleywood Golf Course and other sites throughout the city. New events this year include a treasure hunt for youths at the Apple Valley Teen Center and a concert at the community center by the Southview Singers, a 50-student choir from Apple Valley’s Southview Elementary. The medallion hunt, a File photo perennial festival favor- Guests at the 2011 Mid-Winter Fest enjoyed horse-drawn hayrides at Valleywood ite, returns this year for Golf Course. At this year’s festival the golf course is playing host to a concert by teams of sleuths to search singer-songwriter Michael Monroe in Valleywood’s new clubhouse. out a medallion hidden in one of the city’s 50 parks. Clues will be posted at the Minnesota Valley In-Fisherman Club the Apple Valley Community Center was a popular draw at last year’s festival; throughout the weekend Feb. 2 and 3, it returns this year to Lac Lavon Lake, and the finder of the medallion wins with equipment provided for guests to $250. Last year’s medallion was discovgive the winter sport a try. ered in the playground area at Quarry The community center will take on Point Park by Corey Bixby of Farminga family carnival atmosphere Saturday ton. See MID-WINTER, 12A An ice-fishing demonstration hosted by

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It’s about this time of year that the “winter blahs” manifest themselves. The recent spate of bitter cold temperatures and howling winds may have exponentially incited a greater need for people to check out the Family Fun Festival from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Rosemount Community Center and Ice Arena. “The winter Family Fun Fest has seemed to evolved into a chance for neighbors to catch up with each other while the kids have a blast participating in the activities,” recreation supervisor Lisa Maurer said. “The best part of this event is that everything is free.” The festival, which used to be held outdoors in sometimes freezing circumstances, has been revived since moving inSee FAMILY, 12A

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An Eagan man who died in a house fire Sunday has been identified. Police identified the man on Jan. 22 as 33-yearold Rodger Allen Yarusso Jr. Yarusso died and two others were injured when their four-unit townhome, located at 1527 Aspen Drive near the Yankee Doodle Road and Interstate 35E interchange, caught fire. The complex was fully engulfed in flames when Eagan police and fire crews arrived just after 6 a.m. Jan. 20. Officers located two men lying on the ground outside the townhome who were conscious but injured after jumping from a second-story window, Eagan officials said. Both men were transported to Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Yarusso was found dead inside. A Hennepin County coroner determined Yarusso died from smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide poisoning. Several

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Rodger Allen Yarusso Jr., 33, died and two others were injured when their four-unit townhome, located at 1527 Aspen Drive near the Yankee Doodle Road and Interstate 35E interchange, caught fire on Sunday. pet snakes were killed in the fire. Yarusso’s pet dog went missing after the fire. Eagan Fire Chief Mike Scott speculated the dog may have died in the blaze and is buried under debris. Residents of adjacent

units were evacuated as Apple Valley and Mendota Heights fire crews assisted the Eagan Fire Department in extinguishing the blaze. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by

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Staff changes at local eye clinics Barbie Herr has been named optical team leader at the Rosemount Eye Clinic. She has been with the clinic more than three years and has been in the optical industry for 19 years as an ABO-certified optician. Heidi Brooke has been named public relations director for the Rosemount and Yankee (Eagan) eye clinics.

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Rosemount Eye Clinic is hosting a “like us” campaign on Facebook through Feb. 26. For each “like,” $1 will be donated to One Rosemount Feeding Families. The clinic’s goal is 1,026 likes, which will result in feeding 19 families. Staff will participate in packing food for the One Rosemount Feeding Families event on March 2. Update on Yankee Eye Clinic in Eagan also is hosting a Robert Street “like us” Facebook camTransitway paign. For each “like,” Joe Morneau, transit $1 will be donated to 360 specialist at the Dakota Communities. County Department of Transportation, will give Blue Cross an update on the Robert Street Transitway Alterna- building sells tives study at the Dakota in Eagan County Regional ChamA 10-story Eagan buildber of Commerce’s The ing owned by Blue Cross Buzz from 7:30 to 8:30 and Blue Shield of Minnea.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at sota has a new owner. DARTS, 1645 MarthaThe Waterview Office ler Lane, West St. Paul. Tower at 1200 Yankee Free, but registration is Doodle Road was sold required. Contact Jessy to Fleetpark LLC in DeAnonni at (651) 288-9202 cember after being on the or jannoni@dcrchamber. market for more than a com for information. year, said Jim McManus,

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Lakeville teen granted Timberwolves wish Cody Metz meets Kevin Love, other NBA players by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK

A Lakeville teen forced to endure pain and medical procedures most of his life recently experienced a dream come true thanks to Make-A-Wish and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Cody Metz, 16, met his favorite basketball player, Timberwolves forward Kevin Love, and attended the Jan. 8 home game where he and his parents, Rob and Carol Metz, enjoyed behind-the-bench seats for warm-ups then watched the game from a suite with 15 of Cody’s closest friends. Surprise visitors to their suite included Timberwolves cheerleaders, team mascot Crunch and Love, who appeared bearing a sports bag filled with gifts that included one of his jerseys. Cody also met other basketball greats he admires, including Ricky Rubio and Derrick Williams. The family traveled on the team plane with players to the Jan. 9 game in Oklahoma City, spending the whole day with the team, then sitting behind the bench during the game. “It means a lot,” Cody said of his experience with the team and the players who went out of their way to make him feel welcome. “For some big guys like that to take time out for a kid who has problems, that meant a lot to Cody,” Carol said. Cody’s wish reflected his passion for the Timberwolves and the sport he has focused on to help fight the unrelenting headaches and nausea that have intensified followed lifethreatening surgery Nov. 8, 2007, to remove a rare tumor, initially deemed inoperable because it had grown from his spinal column into his brain stem. “They had to … break off the top two vertebrae to get at it,” Carol said. “Then it’s right at the center for everything in

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Opinion Our editorial focus will be on education There’s evidence that the education system in Minnesota needs to be examined and strengthened. The task of improving it is always evolving with the goal of providing the best education possible for all students. The state constitution says a general and uniform system of public schools should be established through taxation or otherwise to secure a thorough and effective system of public schools throughout the state. The editorial board of this newspaper, comprised of Publisher Julian Andersen, President Marge Winkelman, editors and three lay members, has decided the top priority of the 2013 editorial agenda is to provide the best possible education for our students at all levels. Accordingly, we will focus on specific concerns, recommending and urging passage of targeted legislation this session. We will publish a series of editorials on education, and our Capitol reporters and local editors will be encouraged to update readers on the latest information and the effect of proposed laws on local

ECM Editorial school systems. After the session we will follow up on laws that are passed. Why is this a high priority? While we once thought Minnesota’s educational system was among the country’s top 10 by most measures, a startling U.S. Department of Education study shows this is no longer true. The study revealed that Minnesota tied for 29th in the country for graduation of students who entered high school in 2007 and should have graduated in the 2010-11 school year. The data show that Minnesota’s overall graduation rate was 77 percent, compared with top-ranked Iowa’s 88 percent. Wisconsin and Vermont tied for second with 87 percent. Even more surprising is that 84 percent of Minnesota’s white students graduated from high school after four years, ranking the state 24th. Another concern is the state’s poor ranking comparing white students’ graduation rates to those of minority groups. Only 42 percent of Native

Americans, 49 percent of AfricanAmericans and 51 percent of Hispanic/ Latino students graduate in four years. This gives Minnesota one of the largest graduation gaps in the nation. Minnesota schools have a good record of preparing some students for college. The ACT college entrance scores of Minnesota students who take the tests are high and in some years lead the nation. Recent math and science tests of Minnesota’s fourth-grade and eighthgrade students showed rankings in the top 10 among 63 countries. Yet the number of Minnesota high school students who must take remedial reading, writing and math tests upon entering Minnesota public colleges and universities nears 40 percent. Our editorial board will have as its highest goal backing programs that will improve the system, boost the graduation rate and narrow the achievement gap. We will examine funding to allow every kindergarten student to attend an all-day, everyday program. Another goal will be to target programs that will

enable all students to learn better, particularly minorities. We will focus on school choice and making more vocational-technical subjects available. The board also will take a position on the need for the federal and state governments to fully fund special education so millions of school districts’ operating funds now used to subsidize local special education programs can be used for needs of regular-ed students. When the federal government mandated special education programs at the local level, it promised to fund 40 percent of the cost. Today it funds less than half of that 40 percent. A new system of funding education now making its way through the Legislature will be another important consideration. Our editorial board in its focused editorials and reporting is committed to making sure all students have the educational opportunity to reach their potential and become successful citizens. An opinion from the ECM Editorial Board. Sun Thisweek and the Dakota County Tribune are part of ECM Publishers Inc.

360 Communities appreciates community support for survivors of abuse by Ann Sheridan SUN THISWEEK

A recent University of Minnesota report says that by their 40s, about one-third of Minnesota women have experienced intimate partner violence. More than a quarter of female college students in Minnesota reported being a victim of intimate partner violence, according to the University of Minnesota Humphrey School’s Center on Women and Public Policy’s “Status of Women & Girls in Minnesota” (2012). These are troubling statistics, and at 360 Communities, we recognize that addressing violence against women and supporting survivors of abuse takes more than 360 Communities Lewis House domestic violence shelters. It takes community: community awareness, community engagement, and cross-sector community partnerships. Fortunately, we have an abundance of these efforts taking place in Dakota County. Individuals, companies and government agencies are more engaged with our domestic violence shelters than ever – providing referrals, volunteering time with our staff and residents, and donating food, money, clothing and much more. The 360 Communities Lewis House staff is bolstered each day

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Ann Sheridan by inspirational acts of support from the community. Here are just some of the recent ways people have shown their commitment to supporting survivors of domestic abuse: • Alert community members recognized signs of abuse with their neighbor and drove the woman to our shelter. • Teens from two local schools took the initiative to raise awareness of teen dating violence, domestic violence, and sexual assault within their schools. • A supervisor at Wal-Mart recognized domestic abuse signs with one of her employees and connected her with Lewis House. • A local business held a holiday work party and its 70 employees used part of the time to walk to our shelter and sing Christmas carols to the shelter residents. • A high school football team regularly visits Lewis House to read to kids. • Police continue to be strong partners

in the fight against domestic violence. Officers are taking more time to understand victim’s stories, and in return, the victims are collaborating with police. • A Burger King in Eagan continues to collect donations for Lewis House at its drive-through window. • Members of a church quilting group regularly donate blankets to our shelters. • A mother brought her 9-year-old twins to Lewis House so they could donate some of their birthday gifts as a way to give back. These acts provide residents of Lewis House a sense of hope and belonging – that there are people outside of our shelter walls that wish them well and have an interest in them healing and starting new lives. The support and services that Lewis House staff and volunteers provide are greatly enhanced by the generosity of the community. In fact, it would not be possible to do this work without it. You can support the valuable work of Lewis House advocates in Eagan and in Hastings as they help survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault through the difficult process of rebuilding their lives. If you are inspired to contribute in your own way, call (651) 4527288. If you would like to volunteer at

one of the shelters, visit 360Communities.org and fill out our volunteer interest form. Please consider attending the upcoming 28th annual Domestic Abuse Awareness Luncheon on Feb. 15, 2013 at Brackett’s Crossing Country Club in Lakeville. The cost is $30 per person and all money raised will support violence prevention and intervention work at 360 Communities. There will be two guest speakers on hand to share their experiences with domestic violence: Metro Transit Police Chief John Harrington and survivor Leigh Block. You can find out more or register by visiting 360Communities.org. Ann Sheridan is director of violence prevention at 360 Communities. 360 Communities aims to prevent violence, ensure school success and promote long-term self-sufficiency. 360 Communities Lewis House offers a safe haven for women and children. In addition to meeting immediate needs, advocates provide emotional support, resources and court advocacy. 360 Communities Sexual Assault Services provides free, confidential support 24 hours a day to survivors of sexual assault. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters Encourage homeschooling To the editor: It was really heartwarming to read Paula Gajewski Mickelson’s guest column (Jan. 18) on bullying in schools and how widespread the problem is. I completely agree that this is a huge problem and I have a great solution for her. Encourage homeschooling. Just think about it. The public schools are run by the biggest bullies of them all — American government at all levels. Want to see some real bullying? Try not paying your taxes. By encouraging homeschooling, we can move kids away from real bullies — people who run public schools. At home, the kids will be in a caring environment where the people who truly love them, their parents, will give them the best education possible.

Plus, the student-teacher ratio would be fantastic. Mickelson also says that two-thirds of school shooting perpetrators had experienced bullying. By moving a large proportion of our student population to homeschooling, we may prevent kids from turning into murderers. In addition, we spread the kids out into homes, where it would be very difficult for any potential shooters to shoot more than a brother or sister at most. Another benefit is that many of these homes have weapons to defend themselves (unlike public schools), and citizens would be able to stop the shooter before they did too much damage. We also learn that bullying causes depression and suicide in many high school teens. In a recent press conference President Barack Obama said, “If there is even one life that can be saved, then

we’ve got an obligation to try.” Although I probably should not be quoting the guy who is the biggest bully of all (just ask the Americans and Pakistanis he has killed with drones), he is right. That is why I would like to join with Mickelson in calling for the end of bullying on all levels. Take your kids out of the schools that are run by bullies and are populated with bullies. Give them the love and education they deserve. HAL CRANMER Lakeville

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and ice is melting dramatically in the Arct ic at the other end of the globe. Climate change affects us in areas where “normal” weather is more extreme and that means us, in Minnesota. I have noticed how much winter has changed in the past 25 years by how many days I cannot go cross-country skiing. And I see it in brown mountainsides out west where

“evergreens” are no longer green. A south metro group called Citizens Climate Lobby, including Lakeville Friends of the Environment, will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at Galaxie Library in Apple Valley. It is reaching out to members of Congress and Rep. John Kline about fragile environments such as pristine trout streams like the

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Opinion Give to the people who are always there for you by the Rev. Paul Jarvis SUN THISWEEK

It’s 1:58 a.m. Saturday, early early morning or late late night. I just returned home from an emergency visit to a hospital. The family of a patient was concerned that their loved one might be dying in the next few days. And so they naturally called their priest. I, of course, spent more time with the family – talking with them and counseling them and praying with them – than I did with the comatose patient. I have a hard time imagining the president of a national charity or the management of some nonprofit cultural institution or the chair of a political party visiting a hospital patient past midnight. If at all. Then again, that type of self-sacrificing service is why I and most other clergy went into “church work” or ministry. When there’s a problem within a marriage or with a troubled teen … when someone needs a reference for college … when a recovering alcoholic needs to do their Fifth Step … when extremely busy parents need someone to help pass on the faith to their kids … when someone burdened by guilt needs an ear to confess to … when someone wants to get married in the church … when someone is lonely and requires a visit or a social network … when a firsttime volunteer needs someone to mentor them in a service project … when a Boy Scout needs an idea for his Eagle Scout project … when a family needs to grieve in a healing way … when a friend needs a fund raiser for mounting bills… when a parent wants their kids educated in not just the 3 Rs, but to be immersed in the fourth R of religion through a pa-

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Rev. Paul Jarvis rochial school … when new parents want to initiate their children in the way of God … when empty nesters want to really delve into Sacred Scripture … when some doubting young adults need to ask some tough questions … when a young child dies … when a soldier comes home handicapped … when disaster strikes … Well, I could go on. But you know where I am going with this. You know the usual answer to the question, “Where do they go?” And it of course is “Their parish.” Or their congregation or temple or masjid. I bring up all this because I just read a fantastic opinion piece by Ken Stern in the Star Tribune: “Know how to make that year-end charity count.” You can read it at www.startribune.com/opinion/ commentaries/185110771.html. Stern lists five things to remember when deciding upon which charity or nonprofit to support. 1) Charities that principally serve the poor. 2) Donors should reward charities with low overhead. 3) Tax incentives are critical to charitable giving. 4) Nonprofits are not profitable. 5) It is easy to find a good charity to support. You name the parish or congregation or temple or masjid, and I can virtually guarantee you that a significant portion of their budgets as well as the funds from their special collections support local

food shelves and aid agencies, as well as many international relief efforts. Members of parishes and congregations and temples also provide innumerable volunteers for great organizations like Loaves and Fishes, Caring and Sharing Hands, Goodwill stores, Salvation Army centers, Dorothy Day centers, etc. Trust me, there is no organization with a lower overhead than the typical church or temple. After all, church staffers and parochial school teachers are well known to be paid significantly lower than the norm for their expertise and experience. In the Catholic world, most of what is done within or through a nonprofit faith community is done by the active 7 percent of its membership. At St. Joseph in Rosemount, for example, that’s about 140 households. And then there are those one-third of any Catholic parish who are periodically helping out with volunteering in events and a growing number of ministries. That’s more than 600 households at St. Joseph. Though it is true that the American Red Cross president made in excess of a $1 million in total compensation in 2010, the typical Catholic priest in this region makes a salary a little more than than $20,000/year. Yep, their housing and health insurance are paid for. But remember this, they have no home equity at the end of their productive work lives – which is the typical American’s primary source of retirement savings. It’s also my experience that the typical priest works way past normal retirement age for Americans: 65. I know I plan to die with my priestly boots on. Believe me, no one works in the church or temple – whether as clergy or lay ministers – for the salary.

Rosemount Seniors The following activities are sponsored by the Rosemount Parks and Recreation Department and the Rosemount Area Seniors. For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at (651) 322-6000. Monday, Jan. 28 – Bridge, 9 a.m., Do Drop Inn; 500, 1

p.m., DDI. Tuesday, Jan. 29 – Coffee, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rosemount Cub; Bid Euchre, 9 a.m., DDI. Wednesday, Jan. 30 – Water Color Painting, 9 a.m., DDI; Velvet Tones, 10 a.m., Apple Valley Senior Center. Thursday, Jan. 31 – Crib-

As Stern suggests, it is indeed very easy to find the most important charity in your life, throughout your life, and is there for you at the most important moments of your life. But it seems that this nonprofit is like the air we breathe. There. But often unnoticed. Until it is gone. In the past eight-plus years of my priesthood, I can think of just two deceased people who’ve remembered either their parish or their parochial school in their estate planning. When I read the obituaries of faithful members, I read how various health research nonprofits are mentioned as preferred recipients of memorials … but rarely do I read someone remembering their parish or parochial school … their temple or their masjid. Even though millions nationally support worthy and much-needed organizations like cancer research nonprofits and cultural institutions … and even though churches and temples are really only supported by hundreds of households. If that. If only the dollar equivalent of a single funeral flower arrangement were gifted as a memorial to the faith community hosting the deceased’s funeral celebration, the church or temple would be greatly helped. Read Stern’s article. And if you are a member of a faith community, then I know for sure which is the best place to make your contributions. Just follow Stern’s advice. The Rev. Paul Jarvis is pastor of St. Joseph Parish and School in Rosemount. More is at www.stjosephcommunity.org. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

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Kiersten Rustad and Christopher Wolf, both of Apple Valley, will tour Minnesota in March with the Minnesota State University Moorhead concert choir. Rustad is a music performance major and Wolf is a biology major at MSUM. The choir will participate in a March 11 morning workshop at Rosemount High School.

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Comments are being accepted through Feb. 20 for an environmental review of Flint Hills Resources’ proposed construction of two storage spheres, a rail loading rack, and an expanded rail car staging area at its Pine Bend refinery in Rosemount. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has prepared an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the proposed project. The EAW reviews how a proposed project could affect the environment. The Flint Hills Resources refinery processes crude oil from western Canada. Products generated at the refinery include gasoline, diesel fuel, heating oil, jet fuel, petroleum coke, asphalt and elemental sulfur. The proposed changes would allow Flint Hills to store and distribute refinery-grade propylene that the refinery already generates. The project would not result in an increase in the refinery’s crude oil processing capacity. If approved, construction would take place between approximately April 2013 and September 2014. The MPCA also ex-

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The Rosemount Knights of Columbus Council 5569 will hold a pancake breakfast from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, in the social hall at St. Joseph’s Church, 13900 Biscayne Ave. W., Rosemount. The menu will include pancakes, ham, sausage links, scrambled eggs, coffee, juice and water. Free-will offerings will be accepted. All proceeds will benefit charitable causes.

Parks and recreation programs Register for the following Rosemount Parks and Recreation program online at www.ci.rosemount. mn.us, at the parks and recreation office, or call (651) 322-6000 for more information. • ART-Rageous Art Day, ages 3-1/2 to 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, at Rosemount Community Center. Presented by Abrakadoodle. Work on fun projects like: Blue dog watercolor, clay horses/fish and a duct tape iPod holder or clutch. All supplies included. Cost is $63. Registration deadline is Feb. 11. • Mixture Madness, ages 3-1/2 to 6, 1 to 2:15 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 28 through March 14, at the RCC. Explore the world of chemistry by mixing together safe ingredients to make magical crystals, gooey slime and some creative mixtures of your own. Cost is $34. Registration deadline is Feb. 21. • Sloppy, Gooey, Slimes, grades K-5, 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Feb. 8, at the RCC. Explore the properties of a polymer by making and experimenting with different slimes, including a slime that will glow. Cost is $20. Registration deadline is Feb. 1.

Robert Trail Library programs Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount, has planned the following programs. Call (651) 480-1200 for more information. • Handcrafted Creatures with the Textile Center, 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5. Registration required. Adults. • Valentine Crafts, 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7. All ages. • Tin Ornaments with ArtStart, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8. Materials supplied. Registration starts Jan. 25. Drop-ins fine. Youth. • Avoiding Fraud, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11. Presented by FINRA. Adults. • RAAC “Meet the Author” Steven Derfler, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19. Derfler, an archaeologist and educator, will discuss “Israel’s Pharaoh.” Adults. • Special Delivery Singers, 7 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21. The singers will present standards, television theme songs, a sing-along, and a surprise. Adults.

Rotary hosts open house The Rosemount Rotary Club will host an open house from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at Fireside Restaurant in Rosemount. Free and open to the public. Free appetizers. Discover new opportunities to get involved in the community. Learn more about Rosemount Rotary and its members. The event invite can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/473668752678739/.

pects to place the refinery’s air emissions permit on public notice at a later date. The draft air permit will also be open for public comment for 30 days. The MPCA may make changes to the draft air permit based on input received during the EAW public comment period and/or on new information gathered as part of the agency’s own review of the project. Part of the purpose of the EAW is to help the MPCA determine whether an Environmental Impact Statement, a more indepth environmental review, is needed. The EAW must be completed before the MPCA can issue final permits for the project. Comments on the EAW must be submitted in writing by 4:30 p.m. Feb. 20 to Steve Sommer, MPCA, 520 Lafayette Road N., St. Paul, MN 55151-4194, by email to steve.sommer@ state.mn.us or by fax to (651) 297-2343. To request a copy of the draft EAW or to inquire about the environmental review process, call Sommer at (651) 757-2746. The documents are also posted online at the MPCA’s EAW and EIS webpage.

Citizens Climate Lobby to meet Dr. Martin Tresguerres of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography will speak Saturday, Feb. 2, by national conference call at the Citizens Climate Lobby meeting at Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley, on the topic of “Ocean Acidification – Can Corals Cope?” Tresguerres is currently working with a four-year grant from the National

Science Foundation to study the effect of ocean acidification on coral. He’ll share some preliminary findings from that study. Action planning and discussion will start at 11 a.m. Tresguerres will speak at noon. For more event information, call Deb Nelson at (952) 250-3320.

Concordia band to perform The Concordia College band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road,

Apple Valley. The concert is open to the public. A free-will offering will be accepted. For more information, call the church at (952) 432-6351.

Dakota Dental’s Apple Valley dentists, Dr. Shelley Wakefield and Dr. Bennett Isabella, along with their staff, will provide free dental care to children Feb. 1, as part of Give Kids a Smile Day. The program provides no-cost dental care for children in low-income homes. Services at Dakota Dental will include preventative oral health care, fluoride treatments, cleanings and sealants, and restorative services such as fillings. In addition to Give Kids a Smile Day, the dental clinic participates in events during the month of February in recognition of Children’s Dental Health Month. The dentists speak to school, parenting and church groups and other organizations within the community to advocate for proper oral health care and wellness. Individuals interested in receiving free dental services through the Give Kids A Smile program should be 18 years or younger and need to have a parent or legal guardian accompany them. Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling (952) 431-5774. Scheduling a presentation for a classroom or youth group may also be arranged by calling this number.

Rotary Club gives dictionaries Fifteen members of the Rotary Club of Apple Valley presented free 524-page dictionaries to more than 1,800 third-grade students in District 196. The club covers 15 elementary schools in Apple Valley, Eagan and Burnsville. It also provides dictionaries to about five churches in the school district that teach third-graders. The Rosemount Lions club covers the schools in Rosemount. Each of the dictionaries costs about $2 and the Rotary Club spends approximately $4,000 annually on the project. Funds for the project come from the annual sale of car raffle tickets, which raised $34,000 last year. The Rotary Club meets Wednesdays at 7 a.m. at Enjoy restaurant in Apple Valley. For more information, contact David Kingsbury at (952) 432-4388.

Spirit of Life Valentine cabaret Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church, 14401 Pilot Knob Road, Apple Valley, will present a Valentine Cabaret at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by members and friends of the church, including members of the church choir, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults or $10 for children ages 6 to 11. Children under age 6 are admitted free. Tickets or further information may be obtained by calling the church office at (952) 423-2212. The cabaret is a fundraiser for the church’s Youth Group, which will participate in a mission trip to Middleton, Ohio, in July.

New Sociables to meet Feb. 4 New Sociables, a social club for all women living south of the Minnesota River, will meet at 9:15 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, at Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church, 14401 Pilot Knob Road, Apple Valley. Ann Sheridan of 360 Communities and the Lewis House will be the guest speaker. The club welcomes women who are new to the area, who are recently retired or interested in making new friends. For further information call Becky at (952) 236-7122 or Joan at (651) 485-7778.

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Farmington Billiards owner Dan Rider plays on the snooker table he recently added to the pool hall at 933 Eighth St. It is a 1945 Brunswick Anniversary table refinished by one of Rider’s friends, and what he says is the only snooker table in the south metro area. Rider, 66, has been playing pool since college and bought the business in January 2010. He loves the challenge of the game and the opportunity to meet new people at his pool hall.

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At Farmington Billiards, the pool tables draw people in, but it’s owner Dan Rider’s warm welcome that keeps them coming back. Rider and his wife, Barb, bought Farmington Billiards, 933 Eighth St., in January 2010, when Rider was looking for a way to spend his retirement. At that time, he was working for the Sara Lee Coffee and Tea Plant in St. Louis Park. He would work at the pool hall until 1 a.m., then get up at 5:30 a.m. to go to his other job. When the plant closed in February 2012, Rider found himself in that retirement phase he had first envisioned two years earlier. For Rider, owning Farmington Billiards was a natural progression. A love of math led Rider to earn a college degree in mathematics, and pool played into those strengths.

“I’ve been playing pool since college,” the 66-year-old Rider said, “and I used to run pool leagues in southern Minnesota. I like the geometry of it, the strategy of it. It’s a sport you can play all your life. My goal is to be at the national tournament in Vegas and competing when I’m 100.” When he heard Farmington Billiards was for sale, he thought the place was a natural fit. The game catered to his mathematics prowess, and the customers fit his friendly personality. Regulars Joe and Karen McCauley of Farmington play there several nights each week. Karen said it makes a difference when the owner greets you at the door. Every time his front door opens with a ding, Rider makes sure he greets the customers, whether they are regulars like the McCauleys, or first-timers. The McCauleys’ friends, Tony

and Carol Malbury, also play at Farmington Billiards regularly because of the atmosphere. “I appreciate Dan’s zest for trying to get people in here and promote the game of pool,” Carol said. Leagues play Sunday through Thursday nights, with tournaments on Friday and Saturdays. Leagues have summer, fall and winter sessions. Spots are still available every night in the winter session, which just started a few weeks ago. Since Rider bought the business, he has been building up the leagues, bringing in players from as far away as Mankato and Owatonna. Recently, people drove from New Prague to play on the new 5-foot by 10-foot snooker table, a 1945 Brunswick Anniversary table. Rider’s friend refinished the table and was looking for a place where it would be appreciated. Rider offered to put it at Farmington Billiards, where it could draw in interested customers. He said his is the only snooker table on the south side of the metro. “We just keep trying to build the business,” Rider said. Much of his marketing comes

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Health care exchange bill moves through Legislature Supporters say it can be passed by March 31 by T.W. Budig SUN THISWEEK

Insurance health care exchange legislation cleared its first legislative committee with Democratic leaders wanting the complex bill signed by the governor and out the door by the end of March. A Senate committee on a party-line vote advanced on Thursday, Jan. 17, Sen. Tony Lourey’s exchange bill, touching off a flurry of committee hearings in the Senate on the state’s alternative to a federal insurance exchange. The House is expected to hold its first exchange committee hearing next week. Minnesota is one of 18 states that has conditional approval from the federal government to launch its own insurance exchange. Speed is part of the bargain. Because insurance companies must be allowed six months to prepare products to sell in the exchange, a one-stop marketplace where consumers can browse for the best buy, the state exchange must be state law by the end of March. Enrollment is scheduled to begin Oct. 1, with plan coverage starting the first of the year. The exchange is expected to serve more than a million Minnesotans. Lawmakers flatly say they need to bone up on the legislation. “I think other than (Republican Rep.) Jim Abeler and a couple of others … (who) have worked on this for a long time, I would wager most people don’t have a clue,” said Rep. Jerry Newton, DFL-Coon Rapids. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman James Metzen, DFLSouth St. Paul, held up a diagram of the workings of the exchange — a diagram at a distance resembling the guts of a computer — as evidence of complexity. Does he fully understand it? “I don’t, but I’m learning,” Metzen said after the committee hearing. “I think we can do a thoughtful, good job in the time frame we have.” Minnesota Exchange Director April ToddMalmlov appeared before two Senate committees, detailing the form and function of the exchange. “It’s not just a $110 million website,” she told one committee, referring federal grants for developing the exchange. The exchange is ushering in fundamental health insurance reform, she ex-

plained. Todd-Malmlov depicted the exchange as providing consumers with apples-to-apples comparisons of insurance products, with “navigators” to assist them, all with hightech access. Consumers can browse among “gold” or “silver” plans. Eligibility for a given plan can be confirmed in as little as 30 minutes on the exchange, she explained. Individuals and people on Medical Assistance will make up the bulk of the 1.3 million Minnesotans the exchange is expected to serve. “The exchange is there to make things simple for people,” Todd-Malmlov said. All Americans, under the federal Affordable Care Act, must have health insurance. The exchange budget is estimated at $40 million to $50 million a year. The entity is proposed to fund itself by collecting 3.5 percent of total premiums for individual market and small group market health benefit plans sold through the exchange. By federal law, the exchange must be self-funding by 2015. Legislation calls for the creation of a seven-member board of directors to operate the exchange. Sen. Dave Thompson, R-Lakeville, an exchange critic, likened the proposed board to a “Met Council on speed.” He expressed concern over insufficient legislative oversight. This concern has been voiced by others. “I favor a lot of detail (in the legislation),” said Abeler, former Republican House Health and Human Services Finance Committee chairman. Abeler is working with Democrats on the exchange in the spirit of crafting the best bill possible. But he believes the current proposal has basic flaws. “This is set up to be so simplistic you don’t even have to think about,” Abeler said. All that technology costs a lot of money. “I think we can do it for much less,” Abeler said. But Abeler, like other Republicans and Democrats, agrees the state is much better off designing its own exchange than having a bureaucrat in a Washington cubicle pulling the wires. Health care consultant Dr. Roger Kathol, president of Cartesian Solu-

tions of Burnsville, served on Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton’s health care exchange task force. He views the proposed exchange as a proper public/private partnership. It makes sense the government is involved, as so many exchange customers will be people on government health care programs, Kathol noted. “Some do, some don’t,” he said of lawmakers wanting more control. Kathol views the proposed board model as offering stability. One worry for task force members, he indicated, was that exchange funding would be raided by lawmakers during times of state budget woes. Getting the exchange up and running is a challenge. “It’s a massive undertaking just to put the infrastructure together,” Kathol said. Other criticisms of Lourey’s bill includes concerns over conflict of interest provisions for board members. Some find them too stringent, chasing away professionals with indepth, timely knowledge of the health care industry. “This just seems to be eliminating a class of people,” Thompson said in committee. Other criticisms were voiced by the health care industry. “There’s something for everyone to love in this bill — even you, Sen. Thompson, I believe,” Lourey, DFL-Kerrick, said in committee. But Lourey conceded there was also something to hate. Republicans in the Senate State and Local Government Committee — the first committee to advance an exchange bill — cautioned against hastiness. “I think it’s moving way too fast,” said Sen. Bruce Anderson, R-Buffalo Township. Sen. Dan Hall, RBurnsville, agreed. “It takes some time to digest it,” Hall said. Sen. Bev Scalze, DFLLittle Canada, said discussions had been going on for almost two years. “It’s time that we take actions on this,” she said. On a party line vote, the bill passed the committee. House Commerce Committee Chairman Joe Atkins, DFL-Inver Grove Heights, is carrying the House health care insurance exchange bill. T.W. Budig can be reached at tim.budig@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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10A January 25, 2013 SUN THISWEEK - Apple Valley - Rosemount

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Five in a row for Irish swimmers Rosemount repeats as section True Team champion by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK

Before last weekend’s Section 3AA boys True Team swimming meet, Rosemount coach Tami Carlson said her team’s goal was to get to the state finals, one way or the other. If the Irish didn’t get there by winning the section, Carlson said they would be happy with a wild-card spot. It turned out they didn’t need to use the back entrance because they went in through the front door. Rosemount not only won the section title Saturday in Prior Lake, it won going away.

Then again, that’s not unusual for the Irish at the section True Team meet, which they won for the fifth consecutive year. Rosemount placed first in a field of eight South Suburban Conference schools at the section meet and finished more than 150 points ahead of runner-up Lakeville South. The Irish will return to the state Class AA True Team meet –where they finished third last season – at 6 p.m. Jan. 26 at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center. True Team events are designed to showcase a team’s depth, but Rosemount also got an out-

standing individual performance from senior Sheldon Hatlen, who won two events and anchored two winning relay teams. Hatlen won the 50yard freestyle in 22.02 seconds and the 100 freestyle in 48.51. Rosemount’s 200 freestyle relay team of Kyle Bodin, Andrew Urness, Sam Kendall and Hatlen won by more than one second in 1:30.00. The same four swimmers won the 400 freestyle relay in 3:19.38. Daniel Monaghan had a second-place finish in diving with 374.95 points. Other top-five finishers for the Irish were Urness

in the 200 freestyle (third, 1:49.51), Kendall in the 200 individual medley (third, 2:07.99), Ian Gardiner in the 200 IM (fifth, 2:09.29) and Noah Peterson in the 500 freestyle (fifth, 5:08.25). The Irish had a particularly strong performance in the 200 freestyle, where their four teams all placed in the top 15 (of 32 relays) and scored 196 points.

highest finish at the meet, a fourth place in the 500 freestyle in 5:06.21. Drew Reinhardt, another eighth-grader, was ninth in the 100 butterfly. Tom Schutte finished ninth in the 500 freestyle, Erik Nelson placed eighth in the 100 backstroke and Noah DeSutter was ninth in the 100 breaststroke. Eastview’s top relay finish was 10th in the 200 medley race.

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Apple Valley

The Lightning finished sixth of eight teams at the Section 3AA True Team meet with 701.5 points. Eighth-grader Sam Pekarek had the team’s

Andrew France’s second place in the 50 freestyle was the highlight of the Section 3AA True Team meet for Apple Valley, which finished sev-

enth of eight teams. France’s time of 22.19 was 17 hundredths of a second behind Rosemount’s Sheldon Hatlen. Apple Valley’s Seth Berry finished 10th in the event. Eagles junior Carson Scholberg finished 10th in diving. Apple Valley’s highest relay place was fourth in the 200 freestyle with France, Berry, Jackson Scholberg and Alex Perkins finishing in 1:32.35. Mike Shaughnessy is at mike.shaughnessy@ecminc.com or facebook.com/ sunthisweek.

Eagles wrestlers trying to build for late run Getting healthy a goal for No. 2-ranked Apple Valley by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK

For one of only a few times in the last two decades, Apple Valley’s wrestling team is a pursuer, not the pursued. A run of injuries and illnesses have set back the Eagles as the team seeks an eighth-consecutive state Class 3A championship. Its is now second in the state rankings (behind St. Michael-Albertville) and 28th in the InterMat national rankings.” Coach Dalen Wasmund said the Eagles are hoping for two things – get healthy and build toward another state tournament run. “We’ve had some guys who have been sick or hurt,” the coach said. “We didn’t perform the way we wanted at the Clash and the Cheesehead Invitational, and I’m sure there was some disappointment. But we still wrestled well; we have to remember that.” Wasmund said the coaches recently have tried to push up the intensity level in practices. It’s not that intensity was a problem, but “we’re trying to make the point that it’s a little more important for them to be on their game now,” Wasmund said. It appeared as if the message was received. The Eagles beat Eastview 57-9 in a South Suburban Conference match Friday, then on Saturday went to a four-team round-robin tournament in Ellsworth, Wis., and won all three of their matches. “All three teams we wrestled there (Hudson, Ellsworth and Wausau West) were ranked in Wisconsin, and we won all three matches decisively,” Wasmund said. “Zach Chytka beat a No. 1-ranked kid from Wausau West.” Chytka also won his match at 113 pounds against Eastview last Friday. The Eagles won 12 of the 14 matches against Eastview, and one of the most eagerly anticipated was Mark Hall’s 20-7 victory over Jacob Rukavina at 160. Hall is ranked first in Class 3A at 152, while the Lightning’s Rukavina is sixth at 160. Rukavina is one of the few opponents Hall hasn’t pinned this season. Hall, a ninth-grader and a two-time MinneSee EAGLES, 11A

Neighbors collide

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Dan Rosa of Rosemount battles Alex Lindstrom of Eastview in a 120-pound match at the Eastview Lightning Invite wrestling tournament on Saturday. Rosa won the match and went on to take first in the weight class. Sam Moeller (170) and Payton Otterdahl (220) also won their weight classes for the Irish. Eastview was third and Rosemount fourth in the team competition, which Shakopee won.

Lightning scorches basketball opponents EV girls have won five in row after their only loss by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK

Instead of sending them into a funk, it appears that a loss has inspired Eastview’s girls basketball players. Since losing at Bloomington Kennedy Jan. 2 – the only defeat of the season for the No. 3-ranked Lightning – the team has won five in a row, all by at least 19 points. Eastview, 16-1 overall, routed Bloomington Jefferson 80-31 on Tuesday night behind 31 points from senior forward Tyra Johnson, who made five of her seven three-point attempts. She also had five rebounds. Sophomore guard Madison Guebert added 18 points. Sophomore forward Hana Metoxen had 11 points, seven assists and five rebounds. “It’s not so much that the Kennedy game fired them up,” Eastview coach Melissa Guebert said. “Keeping them fired up isn’t a problem. I think it was the realization that it’s the little things, the things they hear about over and over at practice, that determine whether you win tough games.” Tuesday’s game the sixth time this season Eastview has held an opponent under 40 points. The Lightning improved to 8-1 in the South Suburban Conference, one game behind Kennedy. The Lightning had a week without a game since beating Lakeville South 75-46 on Jan. 15. Guebert (24 points), Johnson (22) and Metoxen (15) combined for 61 points. “I really try to be careful about singling kids out because that can come back to bite you with the team, but it’s hard not to

recognize what Tyra’s been doing,” Melissa Guebert said. “She’s had some really big games lately, and last year we weren’t asking her to score a lot. In the Jefferson game, Tyra worked so well with Hana Metoxen in the high-low that Hana had seven assists.” For those wondering about an Eastview-Kennedy rematch, it’s scheduled Feb. 15 at Eastview. The Lightning’s next game is 7 p.m. Friday at home against Eagan. Eastview goes to Burnsville for another South Suburban Conference game at 7 p.m. Jan. 29.

Boys basketball The boys basketball team’s three-game winning streak ended with a 43-37 loss at Bloomington Jefferson Tuesday. Eastview dropped to 7-7 overall and 2-4 in the South Suburban Conference. Sophomore guard Drew Guebert scored 15 points for the Lightning. Jefferson was able to hold Eastview center Ben Oberfeld to four points. Oberfeld went into the game averaging more than 15 points. Oberfeld had 25 in the Lightning’s previous conference game, a 6056 victory over Lakeville South on Jan. 15. Eastview played host to Bloomington Kennedy on Thursday and will go to Eagan at 7 p.m. Friday.

Girls hockey Eastview took a threegame unbeaten streak into its South Suburban Conference game with leagueleading Lakeville North on Thursday. The Lightning, 8-112 overall, shut out Prior Lake 5-0 on Jan. 17 as See EASTVIEW, 11A

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Eastview’s Hana Metoxen (31) defends against Lakeville South in a 76-45 win on Jan. 15. Metoxen was the team leader in rebounds (8) and assists (3) while scoring 15. Madison Guebert was the top scorer with 24 and Tyra Johnson added 22. Eastview has now won five in a row since falling to Bloomington Kennedy on Jan. 2. The last victroy came against Bloomington Jefferson 80-31 on Tuesday.

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Briefs A’s looking for players The Apple Valley A’s 35-and-over baseball team is looking for new players, preferably with college or professional experience. The team plays from late May to August in the North Star Classic League. For more information contact Dr. Brian Betts at (612) 363-6769 or Mike Skora at (952) 334-9759 or visit www.nscbl.com.

Collegiate Clash in Rosemount The Rosemount boys hockey Blue Line Club is hosting the “Collegiate Clash” hockey game between the Hamline University and Gustavus Adolphus College men’s teams at 7 p.m. Feb. 1 at Rosemount Community Center. Tickets are $7 in advance or $8 at the door. Children 5 and under will be admitted free. Tickets are available from players and at all Rosemount boys hockey games. For tickets or more information, e-mail Teri Frank at teri.frank@charter.net.

AVHS boys hockey hosts Valley Youth Night The Apple Valley boys hockey team will celebrate Valley Youth Hockey on Thursday, Feb. 7, at AVHS Arena. Youth hockey players are encouraged to come watch the Eagles face off against Photo by Rick Orndorf Woodbury. The puck drops for JV at 5 p.m., and varsity at 7 p.m. AVHA Youth Eastview’s Zach Habeck tries to tie up Evan Kluck of Wayzata in a 113-pound match Hockey players should wear their team jersey to the game. at the Eastview Lightning Invite wrestling tournament Saturday. Habeck went on to There will be special activities and door prizes. After the game, youth players can finish sixth in the weight class. Eastview finished third in the team competition, won by meet the boys high school team, take pictures with their favorite players and receive Shakopee, and had one individual champion – Jacob Rukavina at 160. a signed team photo.

All tangled up

Eagan boys hockey team continues to roll by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK

Eagan retained its lead in South Suburban Conference boys hockey with a 5-2 victory over Lakeville South on Tuesday night, but the celebration was muted, to say the least. The fact that the Wildcats won might have been the only thing coach Mike Taylor was happy about. “It was OK the first period,” he said. “It was not OK the second and third periods. We got up, and then I thought we got selfish and lazy. We’ll address that in practice (Wednesday).” It could be the sign of EAGLES, from 10A sota state champion, has steamrolled most of his opponents this season. His only loss this season was against Brian Murphy of Glenbard North (Ill.) at the Cheesehead Invitational earlier this month in Wisconsin. Murphy is second at 152 in the InterMat high school national rankings; Hall is third. Daniel Woiwor, who’s ranked first in Class 3A at 160, also has had a consis-

a team trying to keep its foot on the accelerator as it seeks a third consecutive state tournament appearance, because Eagan is hardly slumping. Through Tuesday night, Eagan was 13-1-1 in its last 15 games, and had 66 shots on goal in the loss. Forward Cullen Willox, one of the Wildcats’ captains, agreed with his coach’s assessment of Tuesday’s performance. “It wasn’t one of our best games,” Willox said. “We need to work harder, and I think we’ll have a little more intensity in practice.” Added intensity will

be helpful as Eagan (143-1 overall, 10-1 SSC) has games coming up against its closest pursuers in the league. The Wildcats play Burnsville, the South Suburban’s second-place team, at home on Jan. 29 before going to Prior Lake on Feb. 2. They played at Rosemount on Thursday in a game that took place after Sun Thisweek’s presstime. Eagan was never in danger of losing Tuesday night’s game. The Wildcats jumped to a 3-0 first-period lead, out-shooting the Cougars 16-4, and led by at least three goals the rest of the way.

But in the third period Eagan made two clumsy turnovers in its defensive zone that led to scoring opportunities for Lakeville South. The Cougars didn’t convert on either one but Taylor had seen enough, calling timeout to remind his players of their defensive responsibilities. Willox scored twice for the Wildcats while Zach Glienke (the South Suburban’s leading scorer with 42 points), Nick Wolff and Max Elsenheimer had one goal each. Tommy Muck, Jesse Gabrielle and Zach Schultz each had two assists. If the Wildcats finished

Tuesday’s game a little flat, it might have been from investing a lot of emotion into Saturday’s appearance at Hockey Day Minnesota in Grand Rapids. Eagan, the first South Suburban Conference team to be invited to the event, drubbed Hibbing/ Chisholm 9-2 on an outdoor rink at Pokegama Lake. Glienke had a fivepoint game with a hat trick and two assists. Jack Jenson had two goals and one assist. “The ice was very fast and the boards were more lively,” said Willox. “And then we had the cold and wind (the windchill tem-

perature was well below zero). But we had to try to treat it like any other game.” Or any other open skate at Goat Hill Park. Willox said the Eagan players regularly gather on Sundays for a pickup game at the local park, and sometimes even after practice if the Wildcats don’t have a game for a few days. With their outdoor record at 1-0, the Wildcats have taken it back inside in their drive to return to the state’s most celebrated indoor rink – Xcel Energy Center, for the state tournament.

tently strong season, Wasmund said. A highlight was Woiwor’s championship at the Cheesehead Invitational, where he won by major decision in the title match. Apple Valley continued to roll through its South Suburban Conference matches. The Eagles improved to 6-0 in the league with their victory over Eastview last week. Its Feb. 7 home match against No. 3-ranked Prior Lake likely will decide the con-

ference title. Until then, they have several more opportunities to get sharp – and perhaps more important, to get healthy. Apple Valley wrestles at home against Bloomington Kennedy on Jan. 31 and goes to tournaments in Fergus Falls (Jan. 26) and Robbinsdale Armstrong (Feb. 2).

EASTVIEW, from 10A

day night, but a 2-2 tie extended the Lightning’s unbeaten streak to four games. The team has gone 7-1-1 in its last nine games to improve to 11-6-1 overall. The Lightning will play at Burnsville at 5 p.m. Saturday. The Blaze is second in the South Suburban Conference behind Eagan and is ranked 10th in Class AA.

Eastview was fifth in the South Suburban at 5-4-1 after tying Lakeville North on Tuesday. Kevin Wobschall and Ryan McNamara scored for the Lightning, and goalie Zach Driscoll made 30 saves.

goalie Kaitlyn Pellicci made nine saves. Liz Palmi and Natalie Snodgrass scored two goals each. Eastview plays at Burnsville at 3 p.m. Saturday.

Boys hockey

Eastview couldn’t pick up a victory against Mike Shaughnessy is at Lakeville North on Tuesmike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Sidney has been one of the top gymnasts for Apple Valley High School over the past two seasons. Selected to the 2012 South Suburban AllConference team, she is performing at that level once again this season. In the team’s last meet versus Lakeville North, earned top scores in the meet on both the bars and the beam. She also finished 2nd in the All-Around point totals. Sidney is the daughter of Dan and Sheila Bethke.

Michael tied the Eagan school record for points scored in a game. He scored 39 points on Friday, January 18th in a win vs. Lakeville South. He shot 15/22 (2 point FG), 1/3 (3 point FG) and 6/6 (Free Throws). He tied the scoring record, which was set in 2001 by Luke Anderson. In breaking the scoring record he also broke the FG Made record by making 16. Michael is a first year varsity player and is averaging 22.7 points per game in helping his team to a 74 start.

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12A January 25, 2013 SUN THISWEEK - Apple Valley - Rosemount

MID-WINTER, from 1A

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with face painting, inflatable jumpers, balloon animals and mini golf. Other activities at the community center that day include a reptile show, ice carving, bingo, youth pie-eating contest, and a community bonfire and marshmallow roast. Valleywood Golf Course hosts a Mid-Winter Fest event on Saturday evening with a 6 p.m. concert by singer-songwriter Michael Monroe, whose performance is part of the Frozen Apple concert series sponsored by the Apple Valley Arts Foundation. The Apple Valley Teen Center is playing host to an array of youth-oriented activities. On Friday, Feb. 1, the venue will hold a dance party for teens with disabilities; the treasure hunt and middle school “DJ dance party” are planned Feb. 2 and a Super Bowl party Feb. 3. A Mid-Winter Fest button is required for all events. This year’s button, which was designed by Apple Valley High School 11thgrader Michael Richardson, is $2 in advance of the festival and is available at the Apple Valley Community Center, Valleywood Golf Course, City Hall, teen cen-

doors a few years ago to the Community Center and Ice Arena. Rosemount Parks and Recreation organizers are expecting up to 400 people this year, which far exceeds numbers when the event was held outdoors. “We expect our numbers to be similar to year’s past but are thrilled when people attend one of our special events for the first time,” Maurer said. No registration is needed for this all ages event. One of the big draws is the free skating time in the Ice Arena. Maurer said about half of attendees bring their own skates to the 6:15-7:15 p.m. ice time. Skate rental is not available. With all of those guests expected, volunteers are still needed to help greet people, work at game stations, serve refreshments or hand out goodie bags. Maurer said she likes to have at least two people at each of the 12 game stations, which include such activities as a bean bag toss, Lollipop Tree or the new “Plinko” board made famous by the TV game show “The Price Is Right.” “Because we see a lot of the same faces each year, we try to add new games or inflatables to change it up a bit for the kids,” Maurer said. Maurer said since 2009 a “wonderful” group of students, who were then Girl Scouts, have assisted Parks and Recreation staff with the event. But more help is needed. The event will include three inflatable play areas, an obstacle course for older youths, a temporary tattoo station, and music by the Alpha Bits, which will be performing upbeat music for children from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Those interested in volunteering should contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (651) 3226000. The department is seeking a business or organization sponsor to grow the event in coming years. Those interested should contact the department.

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A community bonfire and marshmallow roast at the Apple Valley Community Center are among the many family events at this year’s Mid-Winter Fest. ter, city sports arenas and all municipal liquor stores. Buttons are $3 at the door. The local Lions Club is hosting a spaghetti dinner in conjunction with the festival Thurs-

day, Jan. 31, at the Apple Valley American Legion, 14521 Granada Drive. A full Mid-Winter Fest schedule, along with registration forms for snow softball and the other

sports tournaments, is at www. cityofapplevalley.org. Andrew Miller can be reached at andrew.miller@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Gov. Mark Dayton released his 2014-2015 budget on Tuesday and said he is keeping his promise to increase funding for education every year he is governor. He said there will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;no excuses, no exceptions.â&#x20AC;? The governor outlined his plans to make major investments in education and to offer new initiatives for a stronger economy and what he called a fair tax system. These investments are aimed at what Dayton calls a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Budget for a Better Minnesota.â&#x20AC;? Department of Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius and Director of the Minnesota Office of Higher Education Larry Pogemiller were two of Daytonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest cheerleaders. Both said the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newly framed budget may reflect the largest dollar increase for education in the history of Minnesota. Cassellius said she is optimistic that the Legislature will see the value of the budget and the return on the investment in education as being worth that

investment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It focuses on all kids; these increases are significant in getting kids ready for school and in making sure that all kids cross the finish line,â&#x20AC;? Cassellius said. The governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget invests in early education scholarships and provides access to all-day kindergarten for 85 percent of Minnesota kindergartners. The budget also increases K-12 funding by $52 per student. In a media gathering following Daytonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget announcement, Cassellius said early learning is the key to everything. It is the key to being successful beyond kindergarten and in post secondary education, she said. He said an increase in higher education funding will prevent tuition increases, will support research and innovation and will align higher education course work and classrooms with the jobs of the future. The budget also includes a 25 percent increase in state student aid to help middle class families afford higher education.

The governor said the school funding shift that helped balance the state budget last session will be paid back under a fouryear plan. The plan is to pay back $1.6 billion this biennium, leaving $1.1 billion to be repaid. More than $640 million is allocated toward education spending: â&#x20AC;˘ $118 million in new school funding, including $52 in new money for every student, â&#x20AC;˘ $125 million in special education funding, â&#x20AC;˘ $92 million in early learning, including $44 million in Early Childhood Scholarships for 11,000 young children and other help for families to afford child care â&#x20AC;˘ $40 million for optional all-day kindergarten, providing access for 46,000 students, â&#x20AC;˘ $80 million for the Minnesota State Grant program, the largest increase in 25 years, â&#x20AC;˘ $80 million for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System and $80 million for the University of Minnesota, â&#x20AC;˘ $10 million for teacher evaluation,

â&#x20AC;˘ $8.9 million for English Language Learning, â&#x20AC;˘ $4.5 million for Regional Centers of Excellence to help the most struggling schools â&#x20AC;˘ $1 million for school bullying prevention, â&#x20AC;˘ $1 million for emergency preparedness for schools, law enforcement and community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that education is absolutely crucial to better job opportunities, higher incomes and more fulfilling lives for Minnesotans today and for their children and grandchildren of the future,â&#x20AC;? Dayton said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;yet we have consistently cut state funding for higher education and K-12 over the last 10 years.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to put our money where our beliefs are, and where we know we can get results. â&#x20AC;Ś Some people will say that we cannot afford to make these additional investments to improve our public education. I say that we cannot afford not to make them. A well-educated, productive workforce has been, and continues to be, our key advantage in attracting new and ex-

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made available for 2013 and $3 million is slated for 2014. To date, 460 children have received scholarships of up to $4,000. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to make sure every single child gets a great startâ&#x20AC;? in education, Cassellius said. Investing in early learning and all-day kindergarten will help narrow the achievement gap, she said. Howard Lestrud can be reached at howard.lestrud@ ecm-inc.com or facebook. com/sunthisweek.

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Ideal Firewood

Dry Oak & Oak Mixed 4' x 8 'x 16” - $120; or 2 for $220 Free Delivery 952-881-2122 763-381-1269

Furnishings

3160

QN. PILLOWTOP SET

New In Plastic!! $150 MUST SELL!! 763-360-3829 Couch- Queen Sleeper, 2 matching chrs. Exc. Cond $700. 952-894-5758

Painting

Powerwashing

Credit Cards Accepted

612-825-7316/952-934-4128 www.afreshlookinc.com

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Boats, New & Used

Chrysler 17ft, fiberglass open bow-tri hull, Good Cond. *New price $875 612-825-6283

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3950

Agriculture/ Animals/Pets Horses & Livestock

Black & Red beef cows, bred black, Ivemec poured on vacc., $1325 each. Call 320-746-1405. Herd of beef cows, black, bred Charolais, vacc., pored and wormed, big cows. Call 320-220-5501

4000

4100

Family Care Child Care

AV Opngs: Mimi's International Daycare. Military Discount 651-242-8566

5000

Rentals

Apple Valley 1 BR, 1 BA, Private furnished 4 room suite in private home. $595/MO + utilities. No Smoking /no pets. Prefer adult female. Available Feb 1st. 952-953-4317 or email hartds@aol.com

952-933-0200

Polaris Snowmobile & ATV's. Non-working only. Will pick-up, will pay cash! Call 612-987-1044

Pets

3970

2490

Powerwashing

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Pets

PHIL IS SWEET! Phil is a Foxhound mix about 35 lbs, and he is as sweet as you can get!! He is 2 years old but acts like an old man and loves the recliner! See Phil by calling Kim at 952-270-5541 or see him and many other dogs at the Apple Valley Petco this Saturday from 11-3. See all our dogs that are updated daily at www.last-hope.org!

Last Hope, Inc. (651) 463-8747 Senior Rentals

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Senior Rentals

Spruce Place Senior Apartments

651-463-2511 2 BRs available

2490

Powerwashing

accept Visa/MC/Discvr.

Lic. #BC626700

Leisure

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

Paint/Stain/Ceilings. We

952-432-2605

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Buying Old Trains & Toys

Great Service Affordable Prices 2490

5.5 hp, elec. start, like new! $350/BO. 952-884-4280

Misc. Wanted

3270

H20 Damage – Plaster Repair

•Ben's Painting•

YardMan Snowblower

Stanley DR Set, 9 pcs., Exc cond., $500. 2 sofas – $40/BO. Desk - $30/BO. 952-540-6419

Senior Discounts

Painting & Drywall

Will meet or beat prices! Int/Ext, Drywall Repair

Snowblowers & Equipment

Solid Oak Rnd DR Tbl, 2 lvs., 6 chrs. Exc cond! Asking $350/BO. 612-868-2597

N ATTENTIO SENIORS!

Quality Residential

Wall Paper Removal INTERIOR EXTERIOR

3320

2 Years Dried

Tree Service

2620

Roofing/Tear-offs

Prof House & Office Cleaner High Quality, Comm/Res Ref/Ins/Bond. Call Lola 612-644-8432 or 763-416-4611

Cemetery Lots

3090

Pine trestle table, veneer top, 32x48, 2 benches, $250, Cash Only. 952-926-4425

Housecleaning

*10% off 1 st Cleaning* BEST CLEANING WE CLEAN YOU GLEAM

612-210-5267 952-443-9957

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

651-815-4147

Professional, Reliable. Plumbing, Painting, Fans, Flooring, Faucets, Ceiling & Caulking, Window Insul Kits & General Repairs.

Tear-offs & New Construction Siding & Gutters Over 18 yrs exp. Free est. Rodney Oldenburg

LLC

Jack of All Trades Handyman

Locally owned & operated

Why Wait Roofing LLC

2570

Fix It • Replace It • Upgrade It Any Size Project Over 40 yrs experience Ron 612-221-9480 Licensed • Insured

Interior/Exterior Painting by the Pros Bonded & Insured Free Est. • Senior Discounts

MN Lic. BC096834

DAVE'S PAINTING and WALLPAPERING Int/Ext • Free Est • 23 Yrs Will meet or beat any price! Lic/Ins Visa/MC 952-469-6800

SAVE MONEY - Competent master plumber needs work. Lic#M3869 Jason 952-891-2490

Specializing in residential & commercial repairs & maintenance. Fully insured. Lic#20639540

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

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MDH Lead Supervisor

A Fresh Look, Inc.

(952) 431- 9970

Painting

Ceiling & Wall Textures

Don't Want It - We Haul It! Call Scott 952-890-9461

2290

2420

Dale 952-941-8896 office 612-554-2112 cell

SANDING – REFINISHING Roy's Sanding Service Since 1951 CALL 952-888-9070

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS

gardnerconcrete@integra.net Family Owned & Operated

0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!

3 Interior Rooms/$250 Wallpaper Removal. Drywall Repair. Cabinet Enameling and Staining. 30 yrs exp. Steve 763-545-0506

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Bonded • Insured

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952-292-2349

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2290

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Concrete & Waterproofing, Inc. The Origina

Expert Cabinet/Trim & Window-Wood Refinishing

PINNACLE DRYWALL *Hang *Tape *Texture*Sand Quality Guar. Ins. 612-644-1879

EGRESS WINDOWS FREE EST YEAR ROUND INS/LIC 651-777-5044

Building & Remodeling

2070

Cabinetry & Counters

Mark J Haglund CPA LLC 2438 117th St E. Suite 201 Burnsville 952-646-2444

Sell your items in Sun•Thisweek Classifieds

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Most contractors who offer to perform home improvement work are required to have a state license. For information on state licensing and to check a contractor's license status, contact the MN Dept. of Labor and Industry at 651-284-5069 or www.dli.mn.gov

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Rental Information

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise â&#x20AC;&#x153;any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.â&#x20AC;? Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women; and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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Apartments & Condos For Rent

Farmington Studio Apt. Heat pd. Gar. avl. No pets. 612-670-4777 RENTS START AT 1 BR $690 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2BR $790 $150 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT Rosewood Manor 14599 Cimarron Ave. Rosemount 651-423-2299

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Real Estate

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Manufactured Homes

Apple Valley/Lakeville border: 3 BR, many updates pets OK. $29,900 financing avl. 612-581-3833

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Employment

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Business Opps & Info

Advertising Disclaimer Because we are unable to check all ads that are placed in our media, we encourage you to be safe and be careful before giving out any important information such as credit card numbers or social security numbers, when responding to any ad.

Health Care

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ENCORE Senior Home Care

Hourly & Live-In Caregivers Needed! Great positions in Prior Lake and Eden Prairie 952-426-1371 or employment@encorecare.com

PCAs

Regency Home HealthCare is seeking both part time/full time; day, evening and night PCA's to care for clients in their homes throughout the metro. Seeking help in Mendota Heights, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Blaine, and Big Lake. Responsible for all client cares, light housekeeping and food prep. Must be compassionate, reliable, have great attention to detail, excellent problem solving and communication skills. If interested please submit online application at: www.regencyhhc.com or fax resume attn: Julie @ 651-488-4656. EOE.

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Help Wanted/ Full Time

Customer Service, Maple Grove, We are a fast paced growing company looking for self motivated and independent people. Desired qualifications are: 40wpm, great written and verbal communication skills, strong computer knowledge. We offer 401k, medical, and PTO. Please email resume to mjansons@repoinc.com for further consideration. mjansons@repoinc.com Framing Carpenters, Twin City Metro, Hiring framing carpenters for full time residential. Must be hardworking and self motivated. At least 1 year exp preferred. 40-47hr weeks. 14-20hr. Email exp level and desired pay. Steve@schmidtindustriesinc.com Our continued growth requries more company drivers/owner operators tohaul flatbeds, step decks, RGN'S, both regional & OTR. Contact John for more info. 763-856-4000 jpndaran@sherbtel.net

Visit www.sunthisweek.com for updated news.

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Help Wanted/ Full Time

Parts & Operations Manager, Eagan MN, Multistate distribution company serving the agricultural industry seeks to employ an individual with excellent organizational and communication skills. Must have a strong ag fertilizer equipment background, supervisor experience, and be detailed orientated. jfunkhouser@davisequip.com Job Fair, We're hiring Production Team Members! Join us on February 6th from 1-4pm for Foldcraft's on-site job fair! We are located at: 1800 West 94th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431. To be considered for these positions complete the online applications at www.waymar.com/careers.

Adults-Earn Your HS Diploma or GED Test Prep!

Learn in class or online, 24-7. Like District 196 ABE on Facebook. Email ABE@district196.org or call 952-431-8316.

CPAP Set-Up Specialist

Apple Valley/Bloomington area. Experience necessary. Email resumes to:

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Class "A" CDL Delivery Drivers

McLane, the world's leading provider of grocery supply chain solutions and a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, is looking for experienced and dependable Class "A" CDL Delivery Drivers for our Northfield, MN location. McLane provides excellent pay & benefits -401(k) with match, Medical Dental, Vision, Life and Disability, Safety Bonus. Driver's average wage is $60,000/yr in the first year. Qualifications: Must possess a valid Class A CDL license Have at least 50K verifiable miles Customer service skills If interested in the CDL Class A Driver position contact: McLane MN 1111 W 5th Street Northfield, MN 55057 Lobby hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm (507) 664-3038 Hollie for more information Fax: (507) 664-3042 email: mnhr@ mclaneco.com

FT - Admin. Asst. $16-$20 per hr. plus benefits. karin@ learnersedgeinc.com FT. Infant Teacher & FT. Toddler Teacher Small Christian Childcare seeking fun loving teachers to work with Infants and toddlers in Burnsville Email resumes to: ecc@riverhillsumc.org

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McLane is a drug-free environment. EOE, M/F/D/V Jimmy John's Hiring delivery drivers, cashiers, sandwich makers & entry level managers. Day, night, weekends. 1615 Co. 42. Burnsville 952-435-5400

952-895-0423

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Immediately hiring for a large food production company located in Shakopee 1st shift starting at 5am no weekends. Pay is $8/ hr. No experience needed!! Apply today at

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Duties include receiving, storing, shipping and building loads. Must be able to operate a forklift. Other daily distribution yard duties as required. Must have high school equivalent. Please send resume to: Boise Building Material, 8714 215th Street W. Lakeville, MN 55044 or fax to 952-469-2692 or E-mail to JudyNorman@bc.com Boise is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Community Editor Editor Sun Newspapers (ECM Sun Group), publishers of community newspapers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, has an opening for a community editor. The editor will be based in the Osseo office & cover the city of Eden Prairie. The beat includes general reporting, government news, features, religion, seniors, & business news. Quark or InDesign experience preferred. The successful candidate will have a degree in journalism or related area, & experience reporting for a newspaper in an internship or professionally. Entry level, full time with benefits, including 401(k).

Mail or e-mail cover letter & writing clips to: Dan Callahan, Sun Newspapers 33 2nd St. N.E., Box 280 Osseo MN 55369 E-mail applications may be sent to dan.callahan@ecm-inc.com. ECM Publishers, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

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Office Administrator, Burnsville, Duties include: Set up and manage file systems, organize multiple projects, assist field managers. Answer phones, customer service. Qualifications: Capable of organizing and manging multiple projects, computer skills. Knowledge of quickbooks and mac systems a plus. Understanding of bookeeping and accounting basics. 15-20 hrs per week to start, flex. schedule. Sumbit Resume to Bob@ronel.net, or Fax to 952-895-1914

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Community Assisted Living is looking for FT & PT Houseaides to work in our residential homes taking care of 5/6 Seniors in Farmington & Apple Valley. We have openings on Evenings and Awake Overnights. All shifts include E/O weekend. Previous direct care experience is preferred. Call 952-440-3955 for application address. Looking for Leaders Now! Sara Blaine Designer Jewelry. Beautiful prdts! Trnk shows, gen.comm. Great oppt. Call Patricia: 612-7995892/612-396-4510 for appts. PT CNA/Exp PCA Wanted: AM & PM hrs. Burnsville. 952-807-5102

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theater and arts calendar To submit items for the Arts Calendar, email: darcy. odden@ecm-inc.com. Auditions Expressions Community Theater will hold auditions for the office comedy “Wage Warfare” at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, and Tuesday, Feb. 5., at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. If required, callbacks will be 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7. Information: JAndrewWilkins@gmail. com or (612) 293-0173. Exhibits An acrylic painting exhibit by Sue Kemnitz is on display through Jan. 30 at Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Information: (952) 985-4640. “Our Burnsville” exhibit by the Burnsville Historical Society chapter of the Dakota County Historical Society will be on display Jan. 3-31 in the gallery at Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. “Cars, Crowds, and Family,” a photographic glimpse into the life of a local racing family, is on display at Dunn Bros., 20700 Chippendale Ave. W., Farmington. Music Erin Aldridge, violin virtuoso, and Beth Gilbert, piano, 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, at Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Part of the Highview Hills Coffee Concert Series. Tickets are $14.50 adults, $12 seniors and students, (952) 985-4640. “The Legend of Johnny Cash” performed by Philip Bauer, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at Lakeville South High School. Sponsored by the Lakeville Area Arts Center and the Lakeville Rotary. Tickets range from $23.50 to $28.50 online at www.LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com and at the arts center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Theater Rosemount Area Arts Council’s fifth annual Mystery Dinner Theater, “Rock ’n’ Roll Forever,” 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Rosemount’s Steeple Center. Tickets are $39 and are available at www.rosemountarts.com.

Workshops/classes/other “Writing Fiction for Teens: Character and Voice,” 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at Heritage Library, 20085 Heritage Drive, Lakeville. Teen fiction writers Loretta Ellsworth and Janet Graber will discuss innovative ways to create fullyfledged characters with authentic voices that readers will root for. Free, but registration required at www.dakotacounty. us/library or (952) 891-0360. Registration is open for spring classes at MacPhail Center for Music. Classes begin the week of Jan. 28 and run through June 9. Information: www.macphail.org or (612) 321-0100. Teen Poetry Jam/Rap Battle from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Apple Valley Teen Center, 14255 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, (952) 953-2385. Ages 12-18. Cost: $3 in advance (register at www. cityofapplevalley.org), $2 each per group of 10, $4 at the door. Teen artist gatherings at the Eagan Art House from 3:30 to 5:30 Thursdays, Feb. 7 and March 7, and from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 2 and March 2. Cost: $3. Information: (651) 675-5521. Heavenly Moves Home School Ballet will begin a 10week series of classes for ages 3-9 at 2:30 p.m. Fridays beginning Feb. 8 at Footsteps Dance Studio in Burnsville. Information: berrygood2@charter.net. Princess Prep School – Lakeville will begin a sevenweek session for ages 3-9 at 4:30 p.m. Mondays beginning Feb. 4. Information: berrygood2@charter.net. Adult painting open studio from 9 a.m. to noon the first and third Fridays of the month at the Eagan Art House, 3981 Lexington Ave. S. Fee is $5 per session. Information: (651) 6755521. Music Together in the Valley offers classes for parents and their infant, toddler and preschool children in Rosemount, Farmington, Lakeville and Apple Valley. Information: www. musictogetherclasses.com or (651) 439-4219. The Eagan Art House offers classes for ages 4 through adult. For a complete listing go

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to www.eaganarthouse.org or call (651) 675-5521. Dan Petrov Art Studio in Burnsville offers oil painting classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced skill level painters, www.danpetrovart. com, (763) 843-2734. Teens Express Yourself with Paint, 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at Brushworks School of Art in Burnsville, www.BrushworksSchoolofArt.com, (651) 214-4732. Drama/theater classes for ages 4 and up at River Ridge Arts Building, Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Show Biz Kids Theater Class for children with special needs (ASD/DCD programs), In the Company of Kids 13710 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Broadway Kids Dance and Theater Program for all ages and abilities, In the Company of Kids, 13710 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville (Colonial Shopping Center), (952) 736-3644. Join other 55-plus adults at the Eagan Art House to create beaded jewelry. The Jewelry Club meets on the third Friday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Information: (651) 675-5500. Soy candle making classes held weekly in Eagan near 55 and Yankee Doodle. Call Jamie at (651) 315-4849 for dates and times. $10 per person. Presented by Making Scents in Minnesota. Country line dance classes held for intermediates Mondays 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St., Farmington, $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. Country line dance classes on Wednesdays at the Lakeville Senior Center, 20110 Holyoke Ave. Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; Intermediate, 10 a.m.noon. $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn.gov, (952) 985-4640. Rosemount History Book Club meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Robert Trail Library. Information: John Loch, (952) 255-8545 or jjloch@charter.net.

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Prizes and Meatballs, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 13900 Biscayne Ave., Rosemount. Free admission. Friday, Jan. 25 Pasta dinner offered until 7 p.m. Lakeville KCs Free Throw is $7 for adults, $5 for ages Championship, 5:30 to 8 p.m., 3-12, free for ages 0-2; family auxiliary gym, Lakeville North cap set at $25. Silent auction High School. Boys and girls and raffle tickets available at an ages 10 to 14 can register on- additional cost. Cash or check site for the competition. Infor- only. All proceeds benefit St. mation: Rick Peterson, (952) Joseph School. Information: 457-1381. https://www.facebook.com/ events/236993279767217/. Saturday, Jan. 26 Farmington Community Saturday, Feb. 2 EXPO, 9 a.m. to noon, FarmKick-off Party for Team ington High School. Informa- In Training (TNT), benefitting tion: (651) 460-3200. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Chili supper, 5:15 p.m. Society, 9:30 a.m., Crowne in the Mary Center at Mary, Plaza Hotel and Suites – MinMother of the Church, 3333 Cliff neapolis Airport, 3 Appletree Road, Burnsville. Tickets: $5 Square, Bloomington. RSVP: per person, $20 per family max- http://www.teamintraining.org/ imum; children under 3 are free. mn/firsttimehere/tellmemore or Tickets sold in the Parish Office. (763) 852-3042. Walk-ins welInformation: (952) 890-0045. come. “Tangled” movie, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 to noon, recital hall, Farmington Let’s Freekeh for Dinner: High School, 20655 Flagstaff Discovering Health Through Ave. Free. Concessions sold Freekeh, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Valley during 20-minute intermission. Natural Foods, 13750 County Children must be accompaRoad 11, Burnsville. Bonnie nied by an adult. Sponsored by Matthews, author of “30 Ways Farmington Area Community to Freekeh,” will share ways Education. to incorporate freekeh into Citizens Climate Lobby meals. Cost: $20 for members meeting, 11 a.m. at Galaxie of a Twin Cities food co-op and Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., $23 for nonmembers. Register Apple Valley. Dr. Martin Tresonline at http://www.eventbee. guerres of the Scripps Institucom/event?eid=902262405, in tion of Oceanography will speak store or by calling (952) 891- by national conference call on 1212, ext. 221. the topic of “Ocean Acidification – Can Corals Cope?” All Thursday, Jan. 31 are welcome. Information: Deb Spaghetti dinner by the Nelson at (952) 965-8284. Apple Valley Lions Club, 5 to 8 Youth Ice Fishing Conp.m. at the Apple Valley Ameri- test, noon to 2 p.m., Valley can Legion, 14521 Granada Lake Park, 16050 Garrett Path. Drive. Cost: $8 for adults, $5 Prizes will be awarded to youth for children ages 5-12, free for ages 13 and under for differchildren under 5. ent fish categories. Participants

need to bring their own fishing equipment and bait. Register the day of the contest. Free. Sponsored by Lakeville Knights of Columbus. Sunday, Feb. 3 “Super” pancake breakfast by the Farmington Knights of Columbus, 9 a.m. to noon at Church of St. Michael, 22120 Denmark Ave., Farmington. Menu: pancakes, French toast, sausage links, scrambled eggs, coffee, juice and water. Goodwill offerings accepted for DARTS. Blood drives The American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. • Jan. 25, noon to 6 p.m., Hosanna Lutheran Church, 9600 163rd St. W., Lakeville. • Jan. 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. • Jan. 30, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Apple Valley Medical Center, 14655 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. • Jan. 31, 1 to 7 p.m., Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. • Feb. 4, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Park Nicollet Clinic, 14000 Fairview Drive, Burnsville. • Feb. 4, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 3930 Rahn Road, Eagan. • Feb. 4, 1 to 7 p.m., Berean Baptist Church, 309 E. County Road 42, Burnsville. • Feb. 5, 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley.

Friday, Feb. 1 Give Kids a Smile event, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Park Dental Farmington, 511 Elm St., Farmington. Free dental care for children ages 2-15. Patients will be seen by appointment only. A parent or legal guardian must accompany them for the duration of the appointment. Families interested in coming in for dental care should call to schedule an appointment at (952) 303-7028. Family Fun Night with

MOVIES | DINING | THEATER | ENTERTAINMENT | SHOPPING | FESTIVALS & EVENTS Get out and enjoy eagan this weekend Lebanon Hills Regional Park is awaiting your arrival! Lebanon Hills is the largest park in the Dakota County Park System, encompassing approximately 2,000 acres near Cliff Road between Johnny Cake Ridge Road and Dodd Road. The park features nearly 15 miles of groomed trails for cross-country skiing and ski-skating. The park also features 12 miles of trails for winter mountain biking and over 14 miles of nature trails where one can hike or snowshoe, and pets are also

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Enjoy some rocking’ good times in Apple Valley with a music tribute to Van Halen, a hard rock band that gained fame in the 1970s with lead singer David Lee Roth. School of Rock, Burnsville, will present “The Music of Van Halen” Saturday, Jan. 26 and Sunday, Jan. 27 at Bogart’s Place, located in the Apple Place Bowl, located at 14917 Garrett Avenue in Apple Valley. Popular Van Halen music originals include “Eruption,” “Runnin’’ with the Devil,” “Jump,” and “Panama.” Tickets for the event

are available for $5 if purchased in advance from the performers, or can be purchased at the door for $10. Music is scheduled to begin at noon with the Eden Prairie School of Rock’s performance of the bands AC/DC and Pink Floyd. For more information, call (952) 898-7625.

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Thisweekend Fab Four event in Burnsville Jan. 26 Beatles fans will want to be sure not to miss the The ultimate tribute band, the Fab Four, take the stage at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center on Jan. 26. The Fab Four is called the quintessential Beatles tribute band, credited for its stunning attention to

detail and flawless renditions of each Beatles song, that some audience may believe they have been transported back in time to a real Beatles concert. The live performance takes the audience on a trip through every stage of the Beatles’ music ca-

reer, and includes costume, hairstyle and sound changes from each major Beatles era. Tickets are $37 at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center box office and at Ticketmaster.com or available by calling (800) 982-2787.

David Haas and Lori True A concert to benefit Music Ministry Alive! Friday, February 1 – 7:30 p.m. Mary, Mother of the Church – 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville General Admission Tickets: $15 in advance / $20 at the door Seniors (65+) and Students (21 & under): $7 in advance / $14 at the door Tickets available at Mary, Mother of the Church and St. Patrick’s Guild, 1554 Randolph Ave., St. Paul Photo submitted

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ping some guest talent for the show. Italian pianist Roberto Plano will be joining the symphony for a performance of Edvard Grieg’s “Piano Concerto in a minor, Op. 16.” This is a reunion of sorts – Plano, a finalist in the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, also performed with the Dakota Valley Symphony at its 25th anniversary concert at the Burnsville venue in 2011. The “Grieg Meets Verdi” concert’s second piece, Giuseppe Verdi’s “Requiem,” will see the symphony joined by CORO, an ensemble of Twin Cities vocal soloists, as well as Hymnus, a New Praguebased community choir.

theater and arts briefs Celebrate Black History month at libraries Dakota County libraries will celebrate February as Black History Month with the following programs, which are open to all ages. • Drum Fun and Vocals, Too – Leonard King Jr. highlights the chronology of rhythm development commonly referred to as jazz, blues, R&B, and gospel Saturday, Feb. 2, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville. • The Twin Cities Community Gospel Choir – Enjoy the soulful interpretation of the AfricanAmerican gospel tradition with this choir that creates community across boundaries Saturday, Feb. 16, 11 a.m. to noon, Galaxie Li-

brary, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. These programs are funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. For more information, visit www.dakotacounty. us/library or call (651) 450-2900.

In addition to the Wall of Wine drawing, there will also be a silent auction before the performance and during intermission as a fundraiser for the symphony, which is a nonprofit, all-volunteer arts organization. Tickets for the concert range from $5 to $16 and are available at the Burnsville arts center’s box office and through Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com. More about the Dakota Valley Symphony is at www.dakotavalleysymphony.org. —Andrew Miller

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