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February 8, 2013 | Volume 33 | Number 50

‘The most giving person I’ve ever known’

NEWS Skateville, hometown singer team up

Slain Apple Valley native remembered as kind-hearted cop, dedicated mom

by Andrew Miller Starting Feb. 19, the SUN THISWEEK Burnsville roller rink will Heather Watkins be strictly ballroom one Hirsch wants people to night a month through remember the kind and inMay. Page 3A tensely driven person her sister was. Her sister, Kathryn “Michelle” Walters, knew OPINION she wanted to be a police even before her Elections matter officer freshman year at Apple … so why all the Valley High School, and when as an adult she appointments? signed on with the MetroColumnist Don politan Police Department Heinzman points out in Las Vegas, she brought pitfalls of political a big heart to the job. appointments. Once, Watkins Hirsch Page 4A recalled, Michelle was involved in the arrest of a woman accused of steal-

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ing milk. When the woman told her she needed the milk to feed her kids, Michelle drove off in her squad car, returning a short time later with a supply of milk for the woman she’d purchased with her own money. “That’s just who she was,” said Watkins Hirsch, of Savage. “She wore her heart on her sleeve. She was the most giving person I’ve ever known.” Watkins Hirsch and her siblings celebrated Michelle’s life – and the life of Michelle’s 5-year-old son Max – at a memorial service Feb. 1 at Klecatsky’s Funeral Home in Eagan.

The mother and son were killed Jan. 21 in their Boulder City, Nev., home at the hands of Hans Walters, Michelle’s husband and Max’s father. According to the police account of the incident, Hans Walters, a Las Vegas police lieutenant, fatally shot his 46-year-old wife and their child and set fire to the home before turning the gun on himself. Many questions remain as to what triggered the grisly incident and the truth may never be known, Watkins Hirsch said. In the aftermath of the See MEMORIAL, 12A

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Kathryn “Michelle” Walters, a 1984 Apple Valley High School graduate who went on to a career in law enforcement, was killed Jan. 21 in her Boulder City, Nev., home. According to the police account, Walters’ husband fatally shot her and their 5-year-old son before turning the gun on himself.

‘No Wrong Door’ bill builds safety network for juvenile victims Editor’s note: This story is the second installment in a Sun Thisweek series on human trafficking that began last week. All the stories are at www.SunThisweek.com. by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK

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Minnesota is leading the way nationally to establish a program to rescue juvenile sex trafficking victims. State law was changed in 2011 to recognize teens sold for sex as victims, but a lack of options has often left them grouped with criminals. Beaten or brainwashed into pimp loyalty, most teen sex trafficking victims police rescue would run from shelters, said police Sgt. John Bandemer of the St. Paul Human Trafficking Task Force. To be kept safe, the young victims police encounter usually end up in juvenile detention. New legislation being carried by Sen. Sandy Pappas, DFL-St. Paul, and Rep. Susan Allen, DFL-Minneapolis, would establish the nation’s first comprehensive statewide network to provide secure shelter and targeted, culturally appropriate services to juvenile sex trafficking victims. Based on the Minnesota Public Safety Office of Justice report “No Wrong Door: A Comprehensive

A century of Hollywood history is getting condensed in a major way in Burnsville-based Chameleon Theatre Circle’s new comedy. Page 17A Photos by Andrew Miller

Above: Eight-year-old Michael Pipkorn shares a laugh with Apple Valley Mayor Mary HamannRoland following the youth pie-eating contest held Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Apple Valley Community Center. The contest was among the host of winterthemed activities for kids and adults on offer last weekend at the city’s annual Mid-Winter Fest. More photos from the festival can be found online at www.SunThisweek.com.

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Eagles put on a show The Apple Valley boys basketball team wins big on a big stage. Page 10A

At right: Winter hats and gloves were in order for pitcher Glen “Char” Partington and other players competing in the MidWinter Fest snow softball tournament held Saturday at the Hayes Park ball fields.

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Rosemount resident will compete in Mrs. Minnesota International pageant by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK

Lisa Thomas has mostly been behind the scenes at pageants in which her daughters have been involved. Now the Rosemount resident for the past 10 years and former Burnsville resident will take to the spotlight in the Mrs. Minnesota International competition the weekend of St. Patrick’s Day. Both of Lisa and Ted Thomas’s daughters – Dianna and Julie – were title holders for the National American Miss in 2003 as the Miss and Junior Teen Queens. To participate in the

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Approach to Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Youth,” released in January, the $13.5 million bill would establish a connected structure of services, resources and a safe-house escape system that could break bonds and change lives. The bill designates funds for construction or remodeling to provide safe shelters and resources. It provides training programs for workers such as health care providers and hotel staffers who may encounter sexually exploited children but not recognize the signs of control and bravado or fear and misplaced loyalty. “One of the problems is that these girls don’t often see themselves as victims,” said Patty Wetterling, Sexual Violence Prevention Program director at the Minnesota Department of Health. “It’s ‘My boyfriend, my boyfriend takes care of me.’ They don’t see … it’s just part of the sickness of the whole setup.” Human bodies provide traffickers with a constant revenue stream, said Suzanne Koepplinger, executive director of the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center. She said selling child rape is more profitable to the manipulative and abusive traffickers than dealing drugs that can only be

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pageant, Thomas filled out an application, along with several other area women, and sent her entry to the Judging Committee. “I was thrilled to hear I was their selection as Mrs. Rosemount,” Thomas said. To learn more about the pageant, visit the website www.mrsminnesota. com. Thomas took some time out recently to answer some questions for Sun Thisweek. Following are her responses. What work are you involved in currently? Until recently, I was employed at Blue Cross

Blue Shield of Minnesota as a learning and development consultant. I now work as a spokesperson and judges coordinator for National American Miss. Also, I model for Wilhelmina Minneapolis and teach at Premiere Modeling School. While at Blue Cross, I was a member of The Heart of Blue Council, receiving an award for my volunteer efforts as a mentor with Hope for Tomorrow. I was also honored to receive The Hero Award during my employment. Photo submitted Currently, I am a spokesperson for the Minnesota Rosemount resident Lisa Thomas received her Mrs. Rosemount sash from Rosemount Mayor Bill Droste durSee PAGEANT, 13A ing a recent City Council meeting.

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One Rosemount Volunteer and Resource Fair is March 2 by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK

One Minnesota survey found that volunteering can help people live longer, increase community engagement and reduce crime. If the simple act of giving of one’s time can do that, then the One Rosemount Volunteer and Resource Fair at Rosemount Middle School Cafeteria from 10:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 2, should have plenty of activity. The fair is part of the One Rosemount Feeding Families program that aims to have a global and local impact on hunger when it is hoped 1,200 people will pack 286,120 meals to send to Haitian refugees in the Dominican Republic and when there will be a food shelf drive for 360 Communities Rosemount Resource Center.

The fair aims to match people looking for volunteer opportunities with those organizations recruiting volunteers and allow groups to let the community know about the great work they are doing. There is no cost for organizations to participate in the fair or for people to attend. “We know that most people start volunteering because they are asked by a friend to join a group,” said Donna Gainor, Volunteer and Resource Fair co-leader. “So consider this your invitation to start volunteering. We also encourage people to bring a friend who might not be engaged in a current volunteer role to find an opportunity that best suits them.” Surveys have shown that the volunteer rate in Minneapolis and St. Paul exceeds that in Dakota

County, and there is anecdotal information that many of the same volunteers are serving with more than one nonprofit in Rosemount. Those from the general public planning to attend the Volunteer and Resource Fair are encouraged to carpool and use the shuttles that will be operating from the high school parking lot to the middle school. The only requirement for groups participating in the fair is that at least one representative of their organization is there during fair hours. Fair participants will be encouraged to bring volunteer application forms, informational handouts and display materials. Organizations will not be allowed to sell any goods at the event. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis, and must be received

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The One Rosemount Volunteer and Resource Fair will be held from 10:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 2, in the Rosemount Middle School Cafeteria.

by Saturday, Feb. 16, to guarantee your space. Limited space is available. Set-up for participating organizations is Friday, March 1, from 6-7 p.m.

and/or Saturday, March 2, from 9:15-10:15 a.m. Organizations will be provided at least one table and two chairs. For more information

about the fair, go to www. onerosemountfeedingfamilies.com.

fourth Tuesday on an asneeded basis. More information on the duties and responsibilities of each can be found at www.cityofapplevalley. org. Residents interested in serving may pick up an application at the municipal center. Application forms are also available at www. cityofapplevalley.org/index.aspx?NID=94. Applications are due by Feb. 13. For more information, contact Pam Gackstetter, city clerk, at (952) 953-2506 or email info@ ci.apple-valley.mn.us.

Rosemount Community Center, 13885 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Keynote speaker Lynn Steiner will share her expertise in using northern natives effectively in the home landscape, including plant selection and care. Classes will be taught by Master Gardeners, horticulturalists and University of Minnesota educators covering the following topics: “Blueberries: Secret Super Fruits,” “Made in the Shade,” “Keys to a Sustainable Lawn,” “Sensory Gardens,” “Flower Power,” “Healthy Soils for Great Gardens,” “Welcome Wildlife,” and “Salad Bowl.” Garden-related art and products will be for sale in the Garden Market Place. Admission is $35, which includes keynote presentation, all classes and handouts, morning refreshments, silent auction,

lunch and a chance to win door prizes. Register by calling (651) 480-7700. For more information on the speakers and vendors, visit http:// blog.lib.umn.edu/mgweb/ dakota.

Tad Johnson is at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com.

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High Five is a new beginning in former Primetime space Live-music venue under new ownership by John Gessner SUN THISWEEK

A foursome of regulars at the old Primetime Sports Bar and Grill in Burnsville liked it so much they – you guessed it – bought the place. Primetime closed a year ago this month, ending a run of more than six years as a live-music venue with a spacious stage and dance floor and its share of police calls. The bar, located in the Burnhill Plaza strip mall north of County Road 42 and east of Irving Avenue, remained closed until midSeptember, when the new owners unveiled High Five Bar and Grill. They say they want to attract a more mixed-age crowd than Primetime pulled in and repair the spotty reputation some people still have of the place. “So far, we’ve had very good luck with everybody,” said co-owner Chad True, 42, of Burnsville. “The crowds we’re looking for are those we set out to get. We just need more of them.” They’ve added country bands to the mix and recently opened for lunch in

an effort to broaden High Five’s appeal. True’s partners – childhood friends who graduated together from Apple Valley High School – are Rob Trewick of Farmington, Patrick Mooney of Apple Valley and Brett Anderson of Prior Lake. Before buying the bar, they’d meet there and sometimes talk about how they’d run the place if they were in charge. “Me and the other three owners – I’m 50 percent and the other three make up the other 50 percent – we were regulars here for happy hour. ... We never saw the kind of shenanigans going on at night. We loved the place,” True said. To manage High Five the partners hired 26-year-old Dave Sperling of Burnsville, who had worked at Primetime since it opened in October 2005 and managed it for the last year and a half. Sperling said he had hoped to make changes at Primetime and broaden its clientele, but its “stigma” and reputation as a hardrock bar made that impossible. “He knows this business,” True said, “and he

has contacts with the right groups and promoters. He was the first thing we solidified when we got the OK, that he would manage.” The establishment – previously owned by Rich Povlitzki, who had a falling-out with the building’s management, True said – is larger than the stripmall storefront might suggest. Covering nearly 15,000 square feet, it has a top capacity of 900 for concerts, True said. “Best sound and lights south of the river, definitely,” True said. The club sold out for a Jan. 19 appearance by Seattle hard rockers Candlebox. It drew about 700 for a touring Garth Brooks tribute band and about 700 to a mixed martial arts fight, Sperling said. True said High Five tries to book one country band and one rock band per weekend. Primetime’s all-rock, all-the-time persona – and some of its extreme drink specials – helped cement its reputation, according to True and Sperling. “I did witness a couple of those evenings,” said

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From left are High Five co-owner Chad True, co-owner Patrick Mooney, manager Dave Sperling and co-owner Brett Anderson. True, who has worked in retail management, property management and information technology, and is now a part-time leasing agent and caretaker at the Provence Apartments in Burnsville, where he lives with his wife and their two children. “We didn’t want that kind of thing. I wanted a place where a 35-yearold couple wouldn’t be afraid to come out and enjoy a good country show.”

The new owners have made improvements, including enlarging the dance floor, recarpeting, brightening up the lighting and raising a section of the floor that sports eight pool tables, restaurant seating and arcade games. “We’ve got an original Frogger over there and a Ms. Pac-Man,” Sperling said. “It’s a retro arcade.” True readily admits that police were at Primetime

“more than they should have been” and that the old reputation is hard to shake. “That establishment died,” Sperling said. “That era is over. And this is the beginning of something completely new and different.” John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Skateville, hometown singer team up to offer ballroom dancing by John Gessner SUN THISWEEK

Skateville isn’t strictly for skating. Starting Tuesday, Feb. 19, the venerable Burnsville roller rink will be strictly ballroom one night a month through May. Skateville and Burnsville singer Tim Patrick are teaming up to bring ballroom dancing to Burnsville. Patrick and his Blue Eyes Band will provide the music. Skateville, a fixture in the community since 1970, will provide the dance floor and the ambience. “I’ve been wanting to do this for eons,” said Skateville manager Florance Adams, who’s worked there for 22 years. “It’s been in the back of my mind for many, many years because of this beautiful floor. We’ve got 14,000 square feet of hardwood maple floor. I think I was just waiting for the right person to come along, and it happened to be Tim.” Ballroom dancing will be held the third Tuesday of the month — Feb. 19, March 19, April 16 and

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Tim Patrick and his Blue Eyes Band will provide the music for ballroom dancing Feb. 19, March 19, April 16 and May 21 at Skateville in Burnsville. May 21. There will be a $10 cover charge. Patrick and his band will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. Ballroom dance lessons will be available from 6-7 p.m. for a fee. With the generous size of the Skateville floor, Patrick hopes to bring in up to 10 instructors, giving dancers an à la carte of les-

sons — from beginner to advanced and waltz to foxtrot. If the ballroom series is successful, Patrick and Adams plan to resume it in September. Either way, they’ll take the summer off because Skateville isn’t airconditioned. “There’s really no place like (Skateville) in the

whole Twin Cities, and nobody’s really doing something like this,” Patrick said. “I thought, ‘It’s so close to my home, why not do this?’ It’s a great opportunity.” Adams said the idea was suggested by one of her regulars at Skateville’s active older adult session on Monday nights. The man is a ballroom dance instructor and a fan of Patrick and his band, she said. He suggested the venue to Patrick, who then met with Adams. “It is good for both of

the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. “We do Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett. And a lot of Michael Buble,” the modern-day Canadian singer, Patrick said. “But we’re now starting to do our own originals, and they’re being received quite well.” Between his band gigs — including a residency at the Eagles Club in south Minneapolis the first Friday of the month — and solo shows at senior living facilities, Patrick said he performs two or three times a week. If the ballroom series is successful, Patrick hopes to bring in other bands. The Twin Cities has a healthy big band scene, “and I have my eye on a couple of them.” He also hopes to bring in high school jazz bands to take the stage when his Blue Eyes Band takes a break. The Hill-Marry jazz band is scheduled for April 16, courtesy of a Blue Eyes Band member who teaches at the Maplewood school. More information on the Feb. 19 debut and Patrick’s other upcoming shows is at timpatrickmusic.com.

us, because it’s exposure for Skateville and for him,” she said. “This is the first time this has ever been done here.” Patrick, 60, a teacher at White Bear Lake’s alternative high school, has developed a second career since testing his vocal chops in public nine years ago at the Nye’s Polonaise Room piano bar in Minneapolis. He’s recorded three CDs, two with the 10-piece Blue Eyes Band he formed in 2009. Patrick and the John Gessner can be reached band performed a Valen- at john.gessner@ecm-inc. tine’s Day show last year at com.

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Opinion Elections matter — so why all the appointments? Elections matter. So why are we seeing a flurry of appointments to city councils and school boards? It’s because appointing someone to a vacancy is an easy way out with little cost, and there are no election campaigns. The appointment process takes the decision away from the voters and leaves it up to a board or council of five to seven members. There are some pitfalls with this process. There’s less accountability to the people who didn’t elect the appointee. There’s a chance of cronyism. Sitting council members could appoint a friend of the council, one they could manipulate, and worse, one whose vote they could be sure of on certain decisions. It’s a good deal for the appointees. They don’t have to campaign and go door to door to hear the people’s views. There’s no campaign cost for the appointee.

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For just showing an interest and a willingness to be interviewed, the appointee will get visibility and a salary. This latest rash of appointments is caused by people on boards and councils being elected to different offices. You’ll note there are special elections for vacant state legislative positions. Appointments to offices are happening in Elk River, Lakeville, Mound, Princeton, the Anoka-Hennepin School District and the Bloomington School District. This is not to suggest that appointees are not qualified; they are just coming to

the table with neither a public mandate nor scrutiny. No doubt they’ll fill the bill, because local government is supposed to be nonpartisan. There was concern in Elk River when the council announced that it chose the appointment route because it would save the election expense. It also added that probably there would be a small turnout, around 300 or so for the Ward 1 vacancy. Some in the city argued that even a small turnout is better than a council of five members, four of whom don’t live in Ward 1, picking the council member. To Elk River’s credit, the council decided on a plan to involve the voters in Ward 1 before making the appointment. They’ve asked the local Citizens League to run a candidates forum on a Saturday morning where the candidates will be on display and answer questions. The idea is to enable the residents of Ward 1 to tell the council members whom they prefer. This is a model other cities should follow.

That’s better than the situation in the Bloomington School District, where it took eight rounds of voting to appoint a consensus pick, after half the board failed to appoint a former board member. Apparently, personal agendas and preferences got in the way of reaching an easy decision. The real problem with the appointment process is the winner is not beholden to the voters of the district, but to the appointing body. As they say, the democratic process is messy. Sometimes it’s expensive and doesn’t always bring out a big turnout. But it lives up to the principle that this is a government of the people, by the people and for the people, unless the winner is appointed. Don Heinzman, an ECM columnist and former editor of the Elk River Star News, can be reached at don.heinzman@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Sales tax increases are a bad deal for Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton unveiled his $38 billion budget proposal last month to mixed reviews. The lack of excitement for his plan is rooted in one simple fact: He is proposing a big tax increase on the middle class in order to pay for billions of dollars in new government spending. Taxing those who are barely making ends meet is hardly making Minnesota “better.” His plans to “lower the rate” and “broaden the base” are marketing slogans. This is a middle class tax increase to grow Minnesota government. During the 2010 campaign, Dayton repeatedly attacked proposals to increase the sales tax. He described the sales tax as inherently “regressive” and insisted

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Rep. Pat Garofalo that the sales tax expansion would hit low- and middle-class Minnesotans hardest. Unfortunately for Minnesota families, the governor has now changed his tune completely. Under the governor’s tax increase, Minnesotans will pay more for haircuts, over-the-counter medication and gym

memberships. My wife and I have tried to teach our teenage daughter (a soccer player) about financial responsibility by having her save her own money to pay for her soccer camps. Dayton’s proposal even raises taxes on these soccer camps. Simply put, this is a bad deal for Minnesota families. Dayton is putting a pinch on families by raising over $6 billion in sales taxes over the next four years. Worse, the governor’s proposal will send jobs to Wisconsin, North Dakota and other states that are waiting with open arms to help these businesses relocate. This sales tax increase will also mean billions in additional taxes for small businesses across the state.

These tax increases have real impacts on the bottom lines of businesses – many of which are already reeling from the federal tax increases that were passed earlier this year. It’s time for the governor to heed his own warnings about the hurtful nature of the sales tax on working families. A budget for a better Minnesota is a budget that creates prosperity and jobs for all Minnesotans – not one that hurts working families and puts thousands of jobs at risk.

Rep. Pat Garofalo, R-Farmington, is the state representative for House District 58B. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

With strong options, state’s charter law ranked No. 1 Minnesota educators, students, parents and policy-makers received another honor last week: The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools ranked our state’s charter law as No. 1 in the country. Thanks to a strong law, suburban and rural, as well as urban Minnesota families have high quality options, including district and charter schools. Most Minnesota families continue using district public schools. But research by our Center for School Change found that over the last decade, the number of Minnesota students enrolled in charters increased by almost 30,000, while the number of students attending district schools declined by more than 40,000 students. Whether their preference is a Montessori elementary, or junior-senior high, a classical academy that teaches Latin, an arts-focused high school, a project-based school promoting “hands-on” learning, Chinese immersion, or an online school, Minnesota’s charter law has helped create new options for families throughout the state. Gov. Mark Dayton and Education

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Joe Nathan Commissioner Brenda Cassellius have wisely recommended that districts and charters spend more time learning from each other, and less time debating which is better, district or charter public schools. Both kinds of public schools vary widely. Here are examples of what Minnesota’s charter law has helped produce: Minnesota New Country in Henderson offers a “project-based” hands-on approach that attracts seventh through 12th graders from more than 30 miles. Ridgeway in southeastern Minnesota offers families with elementary students the opportunity to keep students with the same teacher for two years. Eagle Ridge Academy, a K-12 charter in Eden Prairie, isn’t necessarily “better” or “worse” than the district schools. It

provides a “classical” education for families, as well as a single building to which families can send all their children, if they choose to do so. The Main Street School of Performing Arts in Hopkins offers a smaller, more arts-focused option to larger suburban high schools. Some students and families prefer the larger high school, some prefer a small, more focused school. Partnership Academy in Richfield works with mostly Spanish-speaking students and families, once again, in a smaller setting than area public schools. Trio/Wolf Creek, Edvisions Off Campus, and Minnesota Virtual High School provide online learning programs for families throughout the state. Northern Lake Academy and Lakes International Charters in Forest Lake are different from Forest Lake Public Schools. The district also has just received an award from the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School for its collaboration with charters. Minnesota is learning that district and charter public schools, like colleges and universities, can simultaneously compete

and cooperate. It’s not one or the other. It can be both. Our Center runs several programs in which district and charter leaders and teachers are learning with and from each other. While pleased that Minnesota’s ranked No. 1, Al Fan, director of the Minnesota-based Charter School Partners, commented, “We must do a better job of utilizing the charter model to create great schools for all Minnesota kids.” Eugene Piccolo, executive director of the Minnesota Association of Charter Schools, said: “Our law is a dynamic document that we work to refine as the charter school movement evolves, and strives to achieve the purposes and goals of public charter schools.” His organization provides a list and map, plus other information about charters at www. mncharterschools.org/directories. Joe Nathan, formerly a Minnesota public school teacher, directs the Center for School Change. Reactions welcome at joe@centerforschoolchange.org. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

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To the editor: Recent letters have given interesting responses to proposals from the governor, and to information from the fiscal analyst for the Minnesota House of Representatives who was at a public meeting recently with several legislators. A letter from one reader suggests the meeting was slanted because there were suggestions to increase some programs rather than specific proposals to cut spending. Likewise, a letter from a Republican legislator accuses the governor of proposing tax increases on “the wealthiest 2 percent” which she says will hurt 92 percent of businesses in the state, and would therefore damage employment in Minnesota. But while the fiscal analyst confirms increases in state tax receipts over time, he also showed that taxes have declined over the same time as a percentage of the state’s economy. Many of us would have thought this tax decline should result in a stronger economy. But, while Minnesota has not seen unemployment as high as in many states, we are still hurt by a damaging recession, unlike when taxes were a higher percentage of the economy, the state’s

total product of goods and services. I challenge the idea that reduced taxes always and inevitably help the economy. I agree with economists about our public schools. I suggest we might need increased spending on our schools to benefit our future economy. Rather than a knee-jerk mistrust of government spending, I encourage solid economic analysis of potential benefits from public spending. We hear too much about how it is bad, and too little about how it can really make a positive difference.

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ture. Extra revenue came in last year so most of the school shift was paid off. We need to give credit to our Republican legislators for paying off most of the school shift. According to Bill Marx, the chief fiscal analyst for the Minnesota House of Representatives, our state spent $35.2 billion over the last two years. Marx is nonpartisan and works for both political parties. This includes the $1.3 billion used to repay the entire accounting shift from the 2011 budget plus part of the previous accounting shift for the schools. I believe Dayton and the DFL legislature should keep spending at the same level as in the 2011 budget. There is no need to raise taxes when estimated revenue for this budget is $600 million higher than revenue from the last two years. Any tax reform should be designed to cut taxes and not to raise more money for government to spend. Now is the time to contact your legislators and the governor to tell them we do not want our taxes raised. We need to stop these tax increases which are going to hurt Minnesota’s economy and hurt our family budgets.

To the editor: The governor has been talking about a state budget shortfall over the next two years between estimated revenue of $35.8 billion and projected spending of $36.9 billion, according to Minnesota’s current tax rates. Gov. Mark Dayton’s budget plan is to significantly raise our taxes to cover the $1.1 billion difference. Minnesota’s economy really improved in the two NICK PARIS years the Republicans were Burnsville in control of the Legisla-

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Public Safety Man sentenced to nearly 14 years in Eagan prostitution bust A St. Paul man will Baymon pleaded guilty spend nearly 14 years in Oct. 5 to promotion of prison for assisting in the prostitution of minors. prostitution of two teenAs part of his plea deal, age girls at an Eagan hoBaymon testified against tel. his codefendant, BranGiorgio Jovan Baydon Barnes. mon, 25, was sentenced Baymon According to the crimiin Ramsey County Disnal complaint, Baymon trict Court on Jan. 31 to 166 posted a listing on Backpage. months in prison. He received com with explicit photographs credit for 134 days served. and cell phone numbers of two

girls, ages 16 and 17. After Baymon told the girls about their ad on Backpage. com, men began visiting an Eagan hotel room for sex in exchange for money. Police arrested the two men while tracking the girls, one of whom was a runaway. The girls told police Baymon and Barnes forced them into prostitution. Baymon has several previous

convictions including seconddegree assault with a dangerous weapon in 2008 and felony domestic assault in 2010. Barnes pleaded guilty Jan. 14 to promoting prostitution of minors. His sentencing hearing is March 1. Both men were initially charged with engaging in sex trafficking of minors, and two counts of promoting prostitu-

tion of minors. An Elko man was also arrested for meeting the girls for sex at the hotel after responding to the online ad. Mickey Albert Cupkie, 36, pleaded guilty in September to four counts of engaging in prostitution with a minor. Cupkie is scheduled to be sentenced Feb. 28 in Ramsey County District Court. —Jessica Harper

Eagan man faces prison for attempt to film teen nude Eagan man charged for An Eagan man faces up to two years in prison for trying to film a 15-year-old girl taking a shower. Robert Zieper, 51, pleaded guilty Monday in Dakota County District Court to felony interfer-

ence with privacy against a minor. According to the criminal complaint, Zieper drilled a hole in a tissue box cover and placed his cell phone inside to record a 15-year-old relative undress before taking

a shower. The girl noticed a light coming from the box and found the phone inside. She noticed the phone was running a mobile application that allowed live video to stream to a personal computer.

The following day, the girl reported the incident to her mother, who then called police. Zieper’s sentencing hearing is April 9 in Hastings. —Jessica Harper

Apple Valley woman pleads guilty to health care fraud An Apple Valley woman pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to defrauding both her employer and Medica. Lori Jo Mueller, 48, had been charged in January with one count of wire fraud and one count of health care fraud. She pleaded guilty to both counts. In her plea agreement, Mueller admitted embezzling approximately $840,000 from her employer, Maple Grove-

based Edelweiss Home Health Care, between June 2006 and June 2012, using the funds for personal use. As vice president of operations at the company, Mueller used her access to the corporate checking account to issue payments to herself. Additionally, between March 2010 and June 2012, Mueller defrauded the nonprofit health insurance company Medica out of more than $630,000 by “double bill-

ing” health care claims – seeking reimbursement for services provided by Edelweiss Home Health Care’s nursing staff from more than one insurance provider. In one instance, Mueller billed both Medica and Minnesota Medicaid for services provided to one client, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. The double-billing resulted in a double-payment to Edelweiss Home Health Care, with Medicaid be-

ing the proper payer and Medica the overpayer. The U.S. Attorney’s Office filed charges against Mueller following an investigation by the FBI and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-Office of Inspector General. For her crimes, Mueller faces a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison. A sentencing date has not been set. —Andrew Miller

alleged death threats An Eagan man faces felony charges for threatening to kill a utility worker for having her radio too loud. Daniel Thomas Drobac, 32, was charged by the Dakota County Attorney on Jan. 22 with felony terroristic threats. According to the criminal complaint, Drobac threatened to kill a woman working on a utility box because her radio was loudly relating information about a previous night’s basketball game, which he had recorded and was watching on television. The woman called 911, and when officers arrived they found a kitchen knife in the snow about 10 feet from the woman’s tent set up around the utility box. Officers allegedly no-

ticed marks in the snow indicating the knife skidded across the top of the snow from the direction of Drobac’s home. Drobac was arrested. During a police interview, Drobac said he was watching a Gophers basketball game that he recorded the previous evening. He allegedly said he became upset when he heard the woman’s radio because she was listening to a station that was discussing the outcome of the game he was watching. Drobac admitted to yelling out his window but said he believed he just told her to turn the radio off and denied throwing a knife out his home. Drobac has no prior criminal history. —Jessica Harper

Metro freeway congestion in the Twin Cities increased slightly last year Twin Cities metropolitan area freeway traffic congestion showed a slight increase between 2011 and 2012, from 21 percent to 21.4 percent overall. Many factors affect congestion levels, including the health of the local economy, population growth, gas prices, transit ridership and vehicle miles traveled. “Our study shows that congestion levels appear to be holding their own in the metro area over the past year. We have not seen a significant change in congestion between 2011 and 2012,” said Scott McBride, district engineer for the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s eight-county Metro District. MnDOT’s strategy for addressing and managing congestion includes operational tools such as overhead electronic message signs, ramp metering and real-time travel information including www.511mn.org and www.mndot.gov. MnDOT’s active traffic management is an advanced system of cameras, loop detectors, ramp meters, a freeway service patrol, changeable message signs and other traveler information systems that help increase traffic flow and capacity and trip reliability, while decreasing incidents and travel time. MnDOT seeks high returns on improvement investments. Such projects improve flow by relieving bottlenecks on freeways and arterials, improving geometric design and addressing safety hazards. Some enhance capacity by adding short auxiliary lanes, and others focus on system management. In some cases, flexible design principles are used to optimize the use of available pavement and right of

way. In addition, MnDOT operates two MnPASS Express Lanes on I-394 and I-35W. These provide a congestion-free travel option for those driving alone who are willing to pay, those who ride express transit, or those who are in carpools. They can move people more reliably, reduce peak travel demand, improve the flow

of traffic in adjacent free lanes, and enable greater speed and reliability for transit. MnDOT and the Metropolitan Council plan to add lanes to the MnPASS system in the Twin Cities metro area. In some locations, new general purpose lanes may be needed to provide lane continuity or to complete an unfinished segment of the highway system. An

example is the extension of Highway 610 in Maple Grove. Several projects underway are aimed at addressing congestion on highways throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area. These include the recently completed Highway 169/I-494 interchange reconstruction project (www.dot.state.mn.us/ m e t ro / p ro j e c t s / 1 6 9 / ) ,

the I-694/Highway 10/ Snelling Avenue North Central Project (www. dot.state.mn.us/metro/ projects/694expand/) and the auxiliary lane addition to westbound I-494 between I-35W and Highway 100 (www.dot.state. mn.us/metro/projects/ i494richfield/). “MnDOT continues to work closely with the Metropolitan Council

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Bill seeks to punish data privacy breaches Lakeville legislator among those backing bill Lakeville, a legislator with expertise in data privacy, Rep. Sarah Anderson is pursuing legislation to said she could meet some- stop the abuse. “We’re really, really one in a coffee shop and not know he or she was the tired of it,” said Holberg, speaking at a Capone who wrongitol press conferfully obtained her ence Jan. 23. personal informaHolberg and tion. Sen. Scott Dibble, “UnfortunateD F L - M i n n e ap ly, I was one of the olis, have drafted 5,000 people in the legislation taking state of Minnesota,” said Ander- Rep. Holberg a number of steps not only to punish son, R-Plymouth, of the improper access public employees wrongto Minnesota Driver and fully accessing the state Vehicle Services records database but to spread by a former Department “sunshine” and greater of Natural Resources em- scrutiny on cases where it occurs. ployee. Under the legislation, Disgusted by repeated examples of public em- a public employee who ployees violating data acquires or accesses priprivacy law, a group of vate data in a manner not lawmakers, including Rep. explicitly allowed by law Mary Liz Holberg, R- could be found guilty of a by T.W. Budig SUN THISWEEK

gross misdemeanor if the action occurs repeatedly. In cases of accessing multiple data subjects, they could be found guilty if they do it once. “I think it will take a change of culture,” Holberg said. Beyond possible penalties, Holberg and Dibble’s legislation requires state agencies in which data practices violations occur to publish a report on the facts and findings of investigation. This must at least include a description of the data accessed or acquired, the number of individuals whose data was accessed or acquired, the name or names of responsible parties and the final disposition of any disciplinary action. In cases where no disci-

plinary action took place, the reasons must be given. Holberg believes the “good actors,” the government officials who honor and follow data privacy law, support stronger actions against public-employee data-privacy abusers. They don’t want their agency sporting black eyes, Holberg said. Government agencies often want more access to information. But if they can’t protect the data they have, granting greater latitude becomes problematic, Holberg explained. “The time is right,” Holberg said, adding that she expects data privacy legislation to pass the Legislature this year. The public, when it learns more of the scope of data privacy abuse, will take concerns to lawmak-

ers, Holberg believes. “This is not the end of it,” she said. As for the DNR incident, it’s her understanding that the case was uncovered by an investigation looking into a different matter, Holberg explained. Most of the 5,000 residents whose data was wrongfully accessed were women, she said. “Maybe there were some (men),” Holberg said. According to media reports, the DNR is sending notification letters to the 5,000 people whose data has been compromised. The DVS information accessed included names, addresses, photos, and other information. Local government officials may have had their awareness of the data privacy abuse problem

heightened, Holberg explained, by the big money settlements individuals have won in recent cases. It’s just frustrating that cases of public employees wrongly accessing private data continue to occur, Holberg said. Holberg expressed puzzlement over the laggardness of the government in protecting its own data. This legislation is not an attempt to limit the rightful access of information by law enforcement officials, she said. Undercover law enforcement officials are given great protections in state data privacy law. T.W. Budig can be reached at tim.budig@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Lakeville ups advocacy for third lane on I-35 by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK

Lakeville officials on Monday agreed with City Council Member Doug Anderson that widening Interstate 35 while it is closed for repairs this summer makes sense, and are trying to build a lastminute coalition to make it happen. Although realizing that change is unlikely because of tight funding, the city is advocating for a fast track of a third lane on I-35 from County Road 50 to County Road 70. Anderson, who recently also urged the state to develop alternative routing options instead of completely shutting down I-35 this summer, said the city needs to be more aggressive in seeking a third lane

and encouraged them to form coalitions to get the road widened. “As I understand it, this particular project is not even in the state’s longrange plan and that’s concerning to me,” Anderson said at the Feb. 4 council meeting. Council members agreed, and Mayor Matt Little directed staff to develop a plan that identifies potential advocates, such as Dakota County, and describes avenues to achieve funding for a third lane. Council Member Colleen LaBeau said it “seems foolish” and expensive to resurface this summer and then in a few years add a third lane instead of doing the projects together. City Administrator

Steve Mielke said the state is moving up the project using federal funding specifically earmarked for maintenance but there is no money earmarked for construction. The state’s road repair projects stretch from Elko New Market to Eagan, begin in May, and will include a one-month closure of the flyover bridge from County Road 42 to the 35E/35W split as the flyover bridge deck is torn down and replaced. Mielke said the Federal Highway Administration has “pointed out” that traffic levels along I-35 in Lakeville warrant additional lanes, but state funding has not been allocated to install those third lanes in both directions through Lakeville.

Closing the road is anticipated to cause many headaches, and Minnesota Department of Transportation officials have worked to inform cities along the corridor of their plans. MnDOT is also working with Dakota County and the Metropolitan Council to coordinate construction schedules. LaBeau noted that the City Council’s involvement in planning the project was merely to disseminate information about it. Mielke acknowledged the concerns about the impact closing the city’s primary north/south highway will have on the community. “We all know, whether we’re a commuter or not,

that if it just spits on the highway, we have backup going through Lakeville,” Mielke said. “And that’s not just bad for commuters and for transit riders, it’s bad for business and our industrial park and our office park suffer as a result.” Todd Bornhauser, Lakeville Chamber of Commerce executive director, said I-35 road closures and the roundabouts planned for construction this summer will have a “real big impact” on everything from tourism and trucking to employees being able to get to work on time. He said businesses can stagger delivery times, keep informed of the projects and help employees navigate different routes

to work. Bornhauser was encouraged by MnDOT’s communication efforts that include a March 28 open house about the I-35 and I-35E projects from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Lakeville Water Treatment Facility, 18400 Ipava Ave. A luncheon meeting between MnDOT and the business community is being planned for midMarch. “We’re seeing some good signs with MnDOT,” Bornhauser said. “And their communications director lives locally, so I think that’s going to have a positive impact for us.” Laura Adelmann is at laura.adelmann@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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their quality practices. In 2009, Coca-Cola Refreshments became ISO 9000 certified. ISO provides a set of international guidelines for quality control. In both 2009 and 2010, the Eagan facility won the CocaCola North America President’s Award for Quality Excellence. Bob Killeen Sr. was a longtime labor representative who previously served on the Workforce Investment Board. He was a leader at recognizing the importance of quality practices and worked diligently to advance the use of quality processes. The Dakota-Scott Workforce Investment Board oversees employment programs and WorkForce Centers in Dakota and Scott counties including sites in Burnsville, Shakopee and West St. Paul.

Member Appreciation Month begins at Burnsville co-op Valley Natural Foods will celebrate 35 years as a Burnsville cooperative business by holding Member Appreciation Month in February. Valley Natural Foods opened its doors in September 1977 in Lakeville. In 1978 the store relocated to Nicollet Avenue in Burnsville. In 1989, a fire destroyed this location and the coop relocated to Grand Avenue in Burnsville five months later. Sales grew exponentially at this location over the next 11 years. In 2000, Valley Natural Foods purchased land at its current location, 13750 County Road 11, and in 2008, the store expanded to almost 17,000 square feet with 10,500 square feet for retail.

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Wedding & Special Events Fair at GrandStay GrandStay Hotel & Conference, 7083 153rd St. W., Apple Valley, will hold its Wedding & Special Events Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17. Vendors will showcase ideas for weddings, birthdays, reunions, anniversaries, banquets and more. Donations of canned food will be collected at the event for The Eagan & Lakeville Resource Centers. Information: (952) 953-6111.

TPT partners with Mackin for kids’ writers contest Twin Cities Public Television (tpt), in partnership with Mackin Educational Resources, Burnsville, and other organizations, is sponsoring its first PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest for children in kindergarten through third grade. From Jan. 26 to March 29, children in the tpt viewing area may submit their entries to Twin Cities Public Television in St. Paul. Local winners will be announced at a celebration on April 20. Four educators or librarians who submit the winning students’ stories to tpt will receive $125 in books or other media from Mackin. Winners will be featured in the May issue of MN Parent Magazine as well as on air. These student winners will go on to compete in the national contest. The top 12 will receive prizes and have their winning stories featured on www.pbskids.org/writerscontest.

Coldwell Banker collects pillows for Credit union’s Bridging blood drive The Coldwell Banker Burnet Foundation is planning to successful make “sweet dreams” by collecting new pillows for Bridging. Bridging provides furniture and household goods to families transitioning out of homelessness and poverty. The organization distributes 240 pillows to more than 75 households every week. New pillows can be dropped

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Education of Eagan, Eagan High plication form can be obSchool, nominated to the tained at Southview ElU.S. Air Force Academy. ementary, ISD 196 high schools or at www.disApple Valley High trict196.org/sv (link to the School will present District 196 Southview PTO homep“Broadway 2013: Twilight Zone” at 7 p.m. Feb. 22-23 debaters qualify age). Applications must be received by Friday, March and March 1-2, and at 2 for national 29. Submit completed app.m. Feb. 24 and March 3 plication and essay to: in the high school theater. tournament Nine students will rep- s o u t h v i ew p t o s c h o l a rFeatured artists include: Drew Sidora, Jimmy Cliff, resent District 196 in the ship@gmail.com. Gordon Lightfoot, The debate events at this year’s Platters, Glenn Miller, Van National Forensic League District 196 Morrison, Benny Carter, Speech and Debate TourCommunity Ed Leann Rimes, Paul Simon, nament. In Lincoln-Douglas de- classes plus music from Broadway shows “Hairspray,” bate, the national qualifiDistrict 196 Commu“Oklahoma” and “Hair.” ers are Miriam Kelberg of nity Education offers a vaThe box office will be Apple Valley High School, riety of classes. Visit www. open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nurry Goren of Eagan district196.org/ce for the Feb. 13-28. Tickets also High School and Ryan list of offerings. will be sold one hour prior Mather of Eastview High to each performance. Call School. In public forum de- College news (952) 431-82088 for ticket bate, the qualifying teams information. St. Cloud State Univerare Maxwell Minkser and sity, fall 2012 dean’s list, Sophia Callahan, and Al- from Apple Valley – Laura Area students exandra Rosati and Mollie Bakker, Ryan Krebs, Jonominated Clark of Eagan, and Ryan seph Peters, Abby Reesen, McGuire and Lindsey Mallory Spindler. to service Wanberg of Eastview. University of Wisconacademies Additional qualifying sin-Madison, fall 2012 U.S. Sen. Al Franken, events will be held this dean’s list, from Apple D-Minnesota, and/or U.S. spring for the speech por- Valley – Michaela Brause, Rep. John Kline, R-Burns- tion of this year’s national Weng Chao, Vincent ville, nominated the fol- tournament, which will be Cheng, Stephanie Colelowing high school seniors held in June in Birming- man, Abigail Crane, Sara to U.S. Service Academies. ham, Ala. Devitt, Daniel Falken• Emily Kilen of Apple berg, Zachariah GhaffariValley, Eastview High Southview Nikou, Erin Gottesleben, School, nominated to the Joy Hartl, Zachary JohnU.S. Naval Academy and Elementary son, Paige Kelly, Sarah West Point. Kleven, Ze Li, Matthew scholarship • Noah Pehrson of ApSouthview Elementary Mraz, Alisa Petersen, Miple Valley, Trinity School PTO will award a schol- chael Prairie, Kelsey Rethat River Ridge, nominated erford, Brian Rush, Troy to the U.S. Naval Acad- arship to one graduating Spencer, Kalin Stenhaug, District 196 senior who atemy and West Point. Reid Thompson, Chris• Jacob Christina of tended Southview Elemen- topher Tramonte, Abigail Burnsville, Burnsville tary. This year, the schol- Yung. High School, nominated arship is being matched University of Minnesoto West Point and the U.S. by the Paul Rice family. ta Duluth, fall 2012 dean’s Merchant Marine Acad- Rice was the first principal list, from Apple Valley – at Southview Elementary. emy. Alissa Edgren, Benjamin • Abigail Fouts of For 2013, the scholarship Brumm, Joseph Burger, award will be $2,000. This Eagan, Eastview High Katie Cheney, Courtney School, nominated to the award is not limited to col- Driscoll, Gina Holtgrave, U.S. Naval Academy and lege-bound students but Keeley Koch, Kaitlyn Lethe U.S. Merchant Marine can also be used for any ininger, Alexis Littrell, post-secondary training or Academy. Matt Ploenzke, Emily • Zachary Desmond of education at an accredited Shea, Colleen Swenson, institution. Eagan, St. Thomas AcadThe scholarship will Emily Young. emy, nominated to the University of Wisconbe awarded based upon U.S. Naval Academy and sin-Eau Claire, fall 2012 the U.S. Merchant Marine a completed application dean’s list, from Apple form and an essay explainAcademy. Valley – Erin Callahan, • Ryan Motzel of Ea- ing the significance of the Katelyn Derricott, Jordan gan, St. Thomas Acad- student’s years at South- Gilbertson, Rachel Hauemy, nominated to the view, future educational gen, Abby Meyer, Grant U.S. Naval Academy, West plans, hopes for the future, Mueller, Alicia Swanson, Point, and U.S. Merchant grammar, and writing Cody Thompson, Taylor style. Marine Academy. The scholarship ap- Vossen. • Hannah Wilken Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, fall 2012 dean’s list, from Apple Valley – Joshua Alland, Brett Beattie, Rachel Bratek, Caitlin Brown, Ashley Eland-Smithburg, MINNESOTA NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION Hannah Ericksen, Eric 2011-2012 BETTER NEWSPAPER CONTEST Flaming, Rebecca Guenther, Maria Hannasch, Madison Humpfer, Joseph Malicki, Jonathan Miles, Lindsey Ruszczyk, Katherine Scheidler, Erica Schiebel, Matthew Schul, Kevin Stoll, Bryan Sullivan. Baylor University, Jessica Harper | Reporter Waco, Texas, fall 2012 dean’s list, Ty Groskreutz Laura Adelmann | Reporter of Apple Valley. Andrew Miller | Reporter Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, fall 2012 SunThisweek graduate, from Apple Valley – Maria Hannasch, Social Issues Feature B.S., construction engineering, summa cum “Teens battle against addiction.” laude, and B.S., German; from Rosemount – Matthew Stockman, B.S., finance. 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Members of District 196’s Dakota Valley Show Choir performed excerpts from the Broadway musical “Newsies” on Feb. 3 at the Eastview High School Performing Arts Center. The show choir is a new glee-esque extra-curricular program for students in fifth through seventh grade.

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For the first time, middle and elementary school students in the Rosemount-Apple ValleyEagan School District can learn to sing and dance much like their favorite stars from the television show “Glee.” A new program called Dakota Valley Show Choir was created earlier this year by three district choir teachers who were frustrated by recent cuts to arts in District 196 middle and elementary schools. “We wanted to give kids another opportunity to get them excited for music,” said Jim Cox, choir director at Eagan High School. Cox created and directs the program with his wife, Megan, who is a part-time choir director at Black Hawk Middle School and Eastview High School choir director Kari Douma.

The program is open to students across the district in fifth through seventh grade. In its first year, the program consists of 80 students. They recently performed excerpts from “Newsies the Musical” on Feb. 3 at Eastview High School; the Broadway musical is based on the New York City newsboys strike in 1899. Jim Cox said he hopes the program will encourage students to love music and be a part of the creative process in a noncompetitive way. “I think competitions are great but it’s equally profound when those competitors can work together for a common goal,” he said. Leading up to the concert last weekend, students trained for two hours at a time the three previous Sundays. The performance at Eastview concluded the program for the year.

At each practice they learn choreography, vocals and work with 10 high school students who serve as mentors. Black Hawk sixthgraders Nellie Benton and Kirsten Akey said they enjoy learning from the older students. Benton said she likes that the show choir provides an opportunity to meet students from other schools who are within her age group. Both girls have been involved in area dance and choir programs and said their love for music pushed them to join the show choir. The choir teaching trio hopes to continue the program next year. “We hope it takes off,” Jim Cox said. “It’s been very fun for the kids and directors.” Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Sports AV freshman excels on big stage Bertram helps basketball team drub Wisconsin opponent by Mike Shaughnessy

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On a veteran basketball team such as the Apple Valley boys, it’s tough for a ninth-grader to get playing time unless he’s a special talent. Saturday night, Brock Bertram showed a capacity crowd why he’s a big part of the Eagles’ present and future. Because many eyes were glued to star guard Tyus Jones, it might have seemed as if Bertram had a quiet game – until you looked at the scoresheet, which showed the 6-foot10 freshman center with 16 points, five rebounds and four blocks in the Eagles’ 81-60 victory over Madison (Wis.) Memorial. It was the final game of seven in the annual Border Battle at Prior Lake High School. The event matches Minnesota teams against Wisconsin teams. This year, Minnesota teams won all seven games. Bertram said it’s probably the biggest stage he’s played yet. “It’s good for me to get used to these big crowds,” he said. “It was a physical game, too. They’re a very good team and came at us strong.” Bertram’s size gives the Eagles a dimension they haven’t had for a while. “(Last) week was a big week for him,” Apple Valley coach Zach Goring

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Apple Valley defenders Tyus Jones (21) and James Horton (33) converge on Shareef Smith of Madison Memorial. said. “He was really go- Spartans’ defense, scor- nine rebounds and three ing after the basketball, ing 26 points on 8-for-11 assists. going and snatching it, shooting from the field “They came out in and not just using his size. (he also made all six of his somewhat of a differ“He’s come up in our free throws), along with ent defense, where they traveling system. He nine assists, six rebounds weren’t guarding our played on our eighth- and five steals. When bigs,” Goring said. “And grade traveling team that Madison Memorial took our bigs, Dennis and played at a high level. He advantage of an Apple Brock, move the ball well. had a good summer of Valley lull in the second We were able to get a lot AAU ball at a high level. half and cut the lead to 10 of layups.” We needed that 6-10 kid points, Jones hit a couple With Apple Valley, inside. We’ve been so of three-pointers to end when the ball goes into small and now it seems the rally. the low post, it doesn’t like we have a plethora of “It’s tough when you necessarily mean a shot is them.” have a big lead and the soon to follow. The Eagles Madison Memorial air’s a little bit out of the want their post players to (15-3) had been ranked balloon,” Goring said. be able to pass effectively second in Wisconsin’s “What we’re trying to do when the defense sags. large-school class last is continue to play hard “We’ve been working week. But Apple Valley and we got away from on it,” Bertram said. “Me took control early and led that a little.” and Dennis have a lot of by as many as 24 points in Bertram shot 8-for-11. chemistry.” the second half. Junior forward Dennis Jones sliced up the Austin had nine points, See EAGLES, 11A

Wednesday was the first day high school senior athletes in several sports, including football and soccer, could sign with colleges. National Signing Day was busy as usual at local high schools. Two Eastview football players, defensive lineman/running back A.J. Stockwell and tight end Keynon Phillips, were among those signing a National Letter of Intent. Stockwell will go to the University of North Dakota, which competes in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision. Phillips signed with Minnesota-Duluth, which won NCAA Division II championships in 2008 and 2010. Matthew Gweh, the leading scorer for an Eastview boys soccer team that reached the 2011 state Class AA championship game, signed a Division I National Letter of Intent with High Point University in North Carolina. Gweh currently is a member of the Minnesota Thunder Academy program. Eastview High School on Wednesday also recognized senior Ryan McNamara, who signed last fall to play lacrosse at Marquette. McNamara was the leading scorer for Eastview’s state championship team last spring.

At Burnsville, seniors Tiana Khamvongsa and Natalie Muench signed with Division I women’s soccer programs. Muench, a defender, will play for Nebraska and Khamvongsa, a midfielder, is going to North Dakota. As juniors, they helped lead Burnsville to second place in the 2011 state Class AA tournament. Eagan senior Danielle Anderson signed with Minnesota to run track and cross country. Anderson finished fourth in the 2012 state Class AA cross country meet. The previous spring, she was second in the 3,200 meters at the state track and field meet. Also signing at Eagan High School were Kat Torres, who will compete in track and field at Hillsdale College in Michigan, and Jabri Guy, who will play football at Rochester Community and Technical College. Apple Valley High School had five seniors sign National Letters of Intent on Wednesday. Jordan Charles (University of Minnesota), Jaryn Pipkins (Dartmouth) and Hannah Linder (Sioux Falls University) will compete in track and field in college. Two Apple Valley football players signed with Division II schools See NOTEBOOK, 11A

Eastview offense diversifies Third-ranked Lightning girls show off scoring balance by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK

At the beginning of the girls basketball season Eastview had one proven scorer and a nagging concern about developing other offensive threats. But that problem is so 2012. In 2013, the Lightning has become an explosive team with balanced scoring. On Feb. 1, thirdranked Eastview defeated Lakeville North 73-55 for its eighth consecutive victory and seventh game in a row with at least 69 points. Tenth-ranked Lakeville North built its reputation on strong defense, but when Eastview coach Melissa Guebert was asked if she was surprised her team put up 73 points against the Panthers, she said no. “We’ve been doing this for a while,” she said. “We’ve been playing well, and we’ve scored 40-45 points in a half quite a few times.” While Lakeville North had two players – Taylor Stewart and Simone Kolander – score all but six of its points, Eastview had four players reach

double figures. Senior forward Tyra Johnson led the Lightning with 19. “We know Lakeville North’s a well-coached team that’s going to give you a tough game,” Guebert said. “But right now our kids have a lot of confidence in each other. They’re making one more pass to find that player who’s open, and when they find her there’s a good chance she’ll score.” Johnson is perhaps the most obvious example of the scoring balance Eastview has developed. She’s second on the team in scoring with a 17.4 average (sophomore guard Madison Guebert averages 21.5), about 11 points more per game than she averaged last year as a Lightning reserve. “We lost some big seniors from last year’s team, so we knew some other players would have to step up,” said Johnson, who scored a career-high 31 points against Bloomington Jefferson on Jan. 22. “We’ve been in the gym a lot, and the weight room. “Now we have great balance, and it’s hard for other teams to stop us.” One other player also

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Eastview’s Jalen Reynolds (10) and Ben Oberfeld try to cut off Rosemount’s Sean Kalinowski during a South Suburban Conference boys basketball game Tuesday night. The Lightning won 68-64 as Oberfeld scored a game-high 20 points.

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Eastview’s Ericka Schlosser (4) brings the ball upcourt against Lakeville North’s Taylor Stewart during a Feb. 1 South Suburban Conference girls basketball game won by the Lightning 73-55. averages in double figures 18 points, Metoxen 14, for the Lightning – soph- senior guard Mikaela Photo by Rick Orndorf omore forward Hana Wilson 11 and senior Metoxen, who’s scoring forward Hannah Ruszc- Robert Hapke of Apple Valley qualified for the state Alpine skiing meet by finishing 10th in the Section 6 meet 10.9 points a game. Madison Guebert had See EASTVIEW, 11A Tuesday at Buck Hill.

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Rosemount wrestlers could crack state rankings Irish have won 16 of last 17 matches by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK

Despite winning 16 of its past 17 dual meets, Rosemount remained out of the state Class 3A wrestling rankings – but maybe that’s about to change. After the Irish won a tournament Saturday in Blaine, including a victory over 10th-ranked Coon Rapids, showing up in The Guillotine’s state Class 3A rankings appears to be a legitimate possibility. The statewide wrestling publication, which ranks teams through 12 places in each of the three enrollment

classes, is scheduled to release its updated rankings Friday. Being ranked would be a big deal for Rosemount, which like all South Suburban Conference teams has to live in the sizable shadow cast by national powerhouse Apple Valley. “It’s been a long time since we’ve been ranked, and it would be good for the program if we were,” coach Brett Larson said. “We’ve kind of been on the border the last couple of years. We started 0-4 this year, but we’re 16-1 since. “When we started 0-4, we lost to four top-ranked teams, including Apple Valley and Prior Lake. We had to wrestle them some-

time, and it just happened to be early in the year.” Rosemount defeated Blaine 42-33, Coon Rapids 31-30 and Detroit Lakes 39-30 to win the Blaine tournament Saturday. The Irish and Coon Rapids actually finished tied at 30-30 but Rosemount was awarded the deciding point on the first tiebreaking criterion of matches won. Rosemount had eight victories to Coon Rapids’ six. Trailing Coon Rapids 24-13 with five matches remaining, the Irish took the lead with four consecutive victories by Kouta Sugii (170 pounds), Sam Moeller (182), Craig Syzmanski (195) and Payton Otterdahl (220).

The score was tied at 24-24 when Otterdahl took the mat for his match, and the Rosemount junior knew the pressure was on. The Irish were going to forfeit the 285-pound match because they have no heavyweight wrestler. That meant Otterdahl had to pin his opponent for Rosemount to win the dual meet, and he did so in 2 minutes, 19 seconds. “We’d seen Coon Rapids at the Eastview tournament (in January), so we knew it would be a close match,” Larson said. “But it was a match we thought we could win.” Dan Rosa (120), Adam Hedin (132), Kwame Owusu (138) and Grant Jackson (152) also won

their matches against Coon Rapids. In addition to not having a heavyweight, the Irish also were short two starters at the Blaine tournament because of illnesses. Those individuals were back at practice Monday. With the Section 3AAA team tournament coming up Feb. 15 at Henry Sibley High School, Rosemount is as healthy as it’s been all season. Hedin, a ninthgrader, returned to the lineup recently after missing time because of an injury. Rosemount closes the regular season at home against Eagan at 7 p.m. Thursday. Larson said he expects the Irish to receive the No. 2 seed in the sec-

tion team tournament behind defending state champion Apple Valley, currently ranked second in Class AAA. “We knew coming into the season we had two seniors, Rosa and Moeller, who would be very solid,” Larson said. “Both of them have won 30 matches. But we’ve also had eight or nine other guys who have wrestled tough when we needed them to, and they’re another reason why we’ve had a good season.” Mike Shaughnessy is at mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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New football coach has roots in AV program Clendening was former Eagles captain by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK

Apple Valley High School kept it in the family by appointing Chad Clendening as the fourth head football coach in school history. Clendening played two years of varsity football for the Eagles before graduating in 1989. He was a captain his senior year, and in 2000 returned to the program as an assistant coach. He became defensive coordinator in 2009 and now succeeds Matt Rauh, Paul Miller and Mike Fritze as head coach. “I hope I didn’t get hired just because I’m from Apple Valley, and I don’t think that’s the case,” he said. “I hope it’s because of the knowledge I have of this program and the passion I have for it.” Clendening takes over at a time when the program could be on an upswing. After struggling through five consecutive losing seasons, the Eagles were 8-3 in 2012 and reached the state playoffs for the first time in 19 years. Fritze, who had been the Eagles’ head coach for 18 years, retired

EAGLES, from 10A Apple Valley (18-1 overall, 11-0 conference) extended its winning streak to 17 games by beating Eagan 86-52 on Tuesday night and holds a two-game lead in the South Suburban Conference. The Eagles also might return to No. 1 in the Class 4A rankings after current No. 1 Park Center lost to Osseo on Tuesday. The Eagles will play Eastview at 7:45 p.m. Friday in the second half of a girls-boys varsity doubleheader at Apple Valley High School.

at the end of the season. Last season Apple Valley played in Class 5A, the second-largest of the Minnesota State High School League’s seven enrollment classes for football. For Apple Valley, it meant it went from being one of the smallest schools in its class to one of the largest. It also helped to have upperclassmen that were determined to end the streak of losing seasons, Clendening said. “As coaches, we knew there was some talent and chemistry,” Clendening said. “And we had a group of seniors that expected to have success.” This fall, the Eagles could have as many as 80 juniors and seniors. That group is expected to include several returning starters, including the quarterback and the entire offensive line. Clendening is a physical education teacher at Valley Middle School. Many schools consider it preferable to have the head football coach teach in the high school building, but it is not yet known whether that will be the case with Clendening.

He met last week with the players and booster club. A public meet-andgreet with the new coach is planned, with the date to be determined. When contacted by Sun Thisweek Newspapers last week, Clendening was just starting to assemble his staff. He said he is not yet sure if he will keep the defensive coordinator’s duties or turn them over to someone else. Clendening said he would ask other coaches for advice about that. Clendening played football at Augsburg College before pursuing his teaching and coaching career. “Football meant a lot to me,” he said. “I was never the best player on my team, but I loved the game, and I hope I can pass that on to the players.” Clendening’s first game as Apple Valley head coach will be Aug. 29 when the Eagles play at Hopkins. Mike Shaughnessy is at mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

“They’ve answered the bell,” Goring said. “We’re getting every team’s best shot, which we expected. It’s a long year. “As a coach, I’d like for them to play hard all the time and make the right plays. We’re trying to make it perfect, and that’s what we’ll always do.”

ing 16.4 points a game this season. A three-year varsity starter, Fronk is one of five boys basketball players in school history to score 1,000 career points. Jones became the school’s career scoring leader in a game last month against Lakeville North. No. 2 on the list is Tom Schalk, Fronk hits 1,000 currently a sophomore Apple Valley senior forward at William & guard Dustin Fronk Mary. scored his 1,000th career point during the Eagles’ Mike Shaughnessy is at 80-70 victory over Lakev- mike.shaughnessy@ecminc.com or facebook.com/ ille South on Jan. 29. Fronk scored 21 points sunthisweek. that night and is averag-

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NOTEBOOK, from 10A that have signed with the University of Minnesota. in the Northern Sun InLet’s Play Hockey will tercollegiate Conference. announce five finalists on Linebacker/running back Feb. 14, with the winner Dom McDew-Stauffer being named at a banquet will play for St. Cloud Feb. 24 at St. Paul RiverState, and linebacker Centre. James Horton is going to Wolfe is the only South Concordia University in Suburban Conference St. Paul. player to make the list of Rosemount forward Ms. Hockey semifinalists, Hannah Halterman ac- although Lakeville North cepted a Division I wom- goalie Cassie Alexander en’s soccer offer from is a semifinalist for the North Dakota. Two of Senior Goalie of the Year her teammates with the Award. Irish signed with Division II schools. Goalkeeper Awards for Kate Mallory will go to Scanlon Concordia (St. Paul) and Apple Valley High midfielder Molly Buck School teacher and coach will play for MinnesotaChuck Scanlon has been Crookston. busy picking up awards lately. Ms. Hockey On Feb. 1, he was insemiﬁnalist ducted into the Bemidji Eagan forward Megan State University Hockey Wolfe is one of 10 semifi- Hall of Fame. Scanlon, nalists for the Ms. Hock- already a member of the ey Award given annually school’s athletic hall of by Let’s Play Hockey to fame, played for Bemidji the state’s top high school State’s 1972-73 NAIA senior. championship team. Wolfe had 45 points On Saturday, he re(24 goals, 21 assists) de- ceived the Lifetime spite missing four Eagan Achievement Award at games in midseason while the Sanneh Foundation’s playing for the U.S. team Gala 4 Goals. Scanlon in the world Under-18 is the winningest high tournament. She helped school soccer coach in lead the Wildcats to a Minnesota history with share of the South Subur- 541 victories. His teams ban Conference champi- have won nine state chamonship and the No. 1 seed pionships. in the Section 3AA playThe Sanneh Foundaoffs. She’s also one of five tion is run by St. Paul Ms. Hockey semifinalists native Tony Sanneh, who

EASTVIEW, from 10A zyk nine in the Lakeville North game. Melissa Guebert said she thought the Lightning could have done a better job defensively against Stewart, an Illinois State University recruit who scored 33 points in the Feb. 1 game. At the same time, the coach was confident that Stewart and Kolander by themselves could not overcome the Lightning’s balance. “We knew Lakeville North would bring a lot of aggression, especially

on defense, but I think we handled it well,” Johnson said. The Lightning was 19-1 overall and 11-1 in South Suburban Conference play going into Tuesday night’s game at Rosemount. Eastview will play host to Apple Valley at 6 p.m. Friday in the first game of a girlsboys varsity doubleheader. Bloomington Kennedy (12-0 in SSC games) and Eastview have made it a two-team race in the conference. Lakeville North was third in the league at

played for several teams in Major League Soccer and appeared in 43 games for the U.S. men’s national team. The foundation’s goal is to use soccer and other sports to help prepare at-risk youth for success.

College notes Drake University basketball player Joey King, a 2012 graduate of Eastview High School, was named Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week. Last week he had 12 points and five rebounds in an overtime victory over Indiana State and 10 points on 4-for-4 shooting against Southern Illinois. The freshman forward is averaging nine points and 3.9 rebounds in conference play and 7.4 points and three rebounds against all opponents. Gustavus Adolphus men’s hockey player Adam Smyth, a Burnsville native, was named Athlete of the Week by the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The junior had six points on two goals and four assists in a two-game weekend sweep of Hamline. Smyth leads his team with 18 points. Mike Shaughnessy is at mike.shaughnessy@ecminc.com or facebook.com/ sunthisweek. 8-4 going into this week’s play. That means a Feb. 15 game between Eastview and Kennedy at Eastview could help determine who wins the conference title, or if it will be shared. Kennedy defeated Eastview 57-49 on Jan. 2. “We’re trying to take it one game at a time, but obviously they’re a team we’d like to play again,” Johnson said. Mike Shaughnessy is at mike.shaughnessy@ecminc.com or facebook.com/ sunthisweek.

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Eastview High School was one of 10 schools that participated in the 2013 South Suburban Conference Treble Choir Festival held Feb. 5 at Eagan High School. The Eastview Women’s Chorale (pictured) performed “Gia il sole dal Gange” and “Sililiza” under the direction of Kari Douma. Each participating choir was critiqued by guest clinicians during the event.

VICTIMS, from 1A sold once. The bill creates a national model for a coordinated response system to help minor girls escape the sex slavery system that is ruthlessly controlled and can traffic them around the world. “In some trafficking circles, there’s organized crime, there’s international organized networks involved; in some, it’s local gangs,” Koepplinger said. “Sometimes, it’s families.” Bandemer said the system has gone online and is everywhere, from small towns to large cities, including cities in Dakota County. Lewd online ads entice johns with headlines like “2 beautifull (sic) ladys (sic) in Apple Valley” stating “both want to play,” and “Katy Ka-Boom!” announcing she was “back in Eagan.” Her ad included a disclaimer that stated “Any $ exchanged is for time & companionship only. Anything else that might occur is a choice between 2 consenting adults of legal age and is not a contract nor a request to be contracted for in any manner. This is not an offer of prostitution. Calling me constitutes acceptance of these terms and insures (sic) that you lawfullu (sic) agree thjat (sic) you are not any type of or involved in any way nor affiliated with any type of law enforcement agency.” Various ads posted

featuring scantily clad females all claiming to be at least 18 offer to meet at the Lakeville Walmart or Burnsville Center or at a home off of Cedar Avenue in Lakeville. In 2005 and 2006, Lakeville police conducted undercover sting operations at the truck stop off of County Road 70 and I-35. According to police reports, four trafficking victims and four traffickers were arrested, including one trafficker who escaped detection by using a stolen Illinois driver’s license of a trucker he resembled. Although someone appeared in court and pleaded guilty to the prostitution charge, Lakeville police investigated and requested the plea be vacated. Trafficking victims included women from Apple Valley, Minnetonka, Byron and Shakopee. Under the legislation, a full-time statewide human trafficking director would oversee and coordinate the system from the Department of Health. Six regional specialists, two in the metro area, and 14 outreach workers, all funded through grants, would coordinate the local response to help trafficking victims. The model is also a result of Minnesota’s 2011 Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Youth Law, which in part requires a first-time diversion by 2014 for any 16- or 17-year-old who has been exploited by

prostitution. It is a victim-centered response championed by local officials, including Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom, who supported passage of the Safe Harbor Act. “If we recognize that children who have been prostituted or who have prostituted themselves are actually victims of sexual exploitation and abuse, not offenders of delinquent acts, we can help them,” Backstrom wrote to legislators in March 2011. The new bill defines how that promised help could happen. Jeff Bauer, chief lobbyist for the Safe Harbor Act, said regional specialists would know of local shelters and how to get victims there or determine if they should be relocated for safety reasons. He said outreach workers would be placed in existing organizations across the state “to make sure we’re reaching every child that we possibly can.” Bauer added that a 2012 cost-benefit study conducted by University of Minnesota researchers determined the state will save $34 for every dollar invested in the No Wrong Door model, primarily in the areas of public health and corrections. “If you’re only concerned about Minnesota’s budget, this is still a really smart investment,” he told advocates gathered at Dakota County’s Northern Service Center Feb. 4 for a Minnesota Human

After high school – Michelle graduated from deaths, Watkins Hirsch AVHS in 1984 – she served took exception to news ac- a stint in the Army before counts merely referring to enrolling in the police her sister as a “victim” in academy in Las Vegas. the incident, because her After signing on with sister was so much more to Las Vegas police, she apeveryone who knew her. peared multiple times Growing up on the TV show in Apple Valley, “Cops” – even Watkins Hirsch making an appearrecalled, Michelle ance on the “Cops: had her sights set Too Hot for TV” on a career in law special – but some enforcement at an of her proudest early age. While atmoments came as tending Apple Val- Max Walters a community volley High School, unteer, Watkins Michelle did ride-alongs Hirsch said. with Apple Valley patrol Michelle spent more officers to get an inside than 10 years volunteering look at life on the beat. with child cancer groups, The ride-alongs were ar- helping to run two Las ranged by her father, Mike Vegas summer camps for Watkins, an Apple Valley child cancer patients. As firefighter who was friends a counselor at one camp, with many on the city’s po- she was known as “Wonlice force. der Woman,” donning the

attire of the female superhero for the amusement of campers. She gave up police work to focus on family life following the birth of Max. Born in February 2007, Max would have celebrated his sixth birthday on Saturday, Feb. 9. Following the memorial service Feb. 1, Michelle and Max were buried at Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota Heights. The mother and son were interned near the burial plots of Michelle’s parents, Mike and Elizabeth. “The one positive thing from all of this is they were buried next to my mom and dad,” Watkins Hirsch said. Andrew Miller can be reached at andrew.miller@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Patty Wetterling, Violence Prevention Program director with the Minnesota Department of Health, was among hundreds of advocates attending the Minnesota Human Trafficking Task Force meeting Feb. 4 at Dakota County’s Northern Service Center. Wetterling’s son, Jacob, was 11 in 1989 when he was abducted by a masked gunman. His fate remains unknown. Trafficking Task Force meeting, adding that he hoped he’d have support for the proposal on moral grounds alone. Koepplinger said there is a growing awareness and response to human trafficking, and a local group of churches is helping to inform, equip and educate the community during a Freedom Weekend event Feb. 16-17. The multi-day event begins with presentations by trafficking experts who will present information about the horrors of hu-

man trafficking happening around the world and locally. Presentations are from 9 a.m. to noon at Hosanna! Church, 9600 163rd St. W., Lakeville, on Saturday, Feb. 16. Experience a day in the life of a trafficking victim from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17, at International Out Reach Church, located on the north side of Destiny Christian Church at 12119 16th Ave. S., Burnsville. The event ends with a showing of the award-winning documentary “Nefar-

ious, Merchant of Souls” from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 17 at Community of Hope Church, 14401 Biscayne Ave. W., Rosemount. The hard-hitting film exposes the evils of sex slavery around the world and includes interviews with a former human trafficker. For more information, go to www.freedomweekendmn.com.

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Burnsville Lakeville

A Vision for You-AA Thursdays 7:30 PM A closed, mixed meeting at Grace United Methodist Church

If you want to drink that's your business... if you want to STOP that's ours.

East Frontage Road of I 35 across from Buck Hill - Burnsville

Call

Alcoholics Anonymous

EAGAN/

Minneapolis: 952-922-0880

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St. Paul: 651-227-5502

3600 Kennebec Drive (2 nd Floor) Eagan, MN (Off of Hwy 13)

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•Sundays 6:30pm

(Men's) & 8pm (Mixed)

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Recovery International

•Tuesdays 6:30pm & 8pm (Mixed)

Self-help organization offers a proven method to combat depression, fears, panic attacks anger, perfectionism, worry, sleeplessness, anxiety, tenseness, etc. Groups meet weekly in many locations. Voluntary contributions.

Dona: 612-824-5773

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Questions? 653-253-9163

South Suburban Alanon

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Professional Services

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Selling or Buying Gold & Silver

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Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

The Original

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Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

QUALITY SERVICE Since 1949

Concrete & Waterproofing, Inc. We Specialize In:

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• Buckling Walls • Foundation Repair • Wet Basement Repair The Origina • Wall Resurfacing • Garage/Basement Floors Licensed

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Business Services

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2050

Building & Remodeling

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2070

Cabinetry & Counters

Expert Cabinet/Trim & Window-Wood Refinishing

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952-451-7151

2090

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Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

CONCRETE & MASONARY

Steps, Walks, Drives, Patios Chimney Repair. No job to Sm. Lic/Bond/Ins

John 952-882-0775

2110

Chimney & FP Cleaning

SWEEP • INSP. • REPAIR

Full Time • Professional Ser. Certified Registered / Insured 29 Yrs Exp. Mike 651-699-3373

londonairechimney service.com

2170

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2180

Electric Repairs

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Flooring & Tile

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We offer professional services for your wood floors! Installs/Repair Sand/Refinish Free Ests Ins'd Mbr: BBB Professional w/12 yrs exp.

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Hauling

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

2290

Handyperson

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No job too small!!

Quality Work @ Competitive Prices! Free Estimates.

Ray 612-281-7077

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Carpentry, Remodeling, Repair & Painting Services. I love to do it all! 612-220-1565

A RENEW PLUMBING •Drain Cleaning •Repairs •Remodeling •Lic# 060881-PM Bond/Ins 952-884-9495

Home Tune Up

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

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

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

Re-Roofing & Roof Repairs – Snow & Ice Removal - 30 Yrs Exp Insured - Lic#20126880 John Haley #1 Roofer, LLC. Call 952-925-6156

Jack of All Trades Handyman

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

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651-815-4147

Locally owned & operated

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Housecleaning

Painting

2420

Dirty Deeds Cleaning Come home and feel the difference. 952-210-8303

No Subcontractors Used.

Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586

3000

Merchandise

3090

Why Wait Roofing LLC 3130

612-210-5267 952-443-9957 Lic #BC156835 • Insured We Take Care of Insurance Claims Offering the Best Extended Manufacturers Warranty Snow Removal

2570

SNOW PLOWING

Commercial & Residential Dependable – Insured - Exp'd LSC Construction Svcs, Inc Mbr: Better Business Bureau

Free Ests. 952-890-2403

Tree Service

2620

20+ Yrs Experience Roggenbuck Tree Care, LLC. Licensed-Bonded-Insured Call (612)636-1442 952-883-0671 Mbr: BBB Tree Removal Silver Fox Services Al's Seasonal Services

Tree Trimming & Removal Call 763-498-9249 We Accept Credit Cards

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Cemetery Lots

Estate Sales

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5533 Hyland Courts Dr.

Furn., Antiqs, Housewares

LV: 19108 Inndale Dr Feb 14, 15 & 16th. 10AM4PM. Leather sofa w/recliners, leather recliner & chair, end tables, lamps, triple dresser, dining tables & chairs. Bar stools, Hoverround chair, stair lift, impact drill, scroll & radial arm saws & more. To Place Your Sale Ad

Pine trestle table, veneer top, 32x48, 2 benches, $250, Cash Only. 952-926-4425 Solid Oak Rnd DR Tbl, 2 lvs., 6 chrs. Exc cond! Asking $350/BO. 612-868-2597 Stanley DR Set, 9 pcs., Exc cond., $500. 2 sofas – $40/BO. Desk - $30/BO. 952-540-6419

3270

WANTED: We Buy Used Gaylord Boxes & Bulk Bags & other Recyclables. Drop Trailer / Baler Programs provided. Call 888-243-4711

3320

952-392-6875

3150

Fireplace & Firewood

FIREWOOD

2 Years Dried

Oak & Birch - $120 4' x 8' - Delivered. Quantity discounts.

763-238-5254

Ideal Firewood

Dry Oak & Oak Mixed 4' x 8 'x 16” - $120; or 2 for $220 Free Delivery

952-881-2122 763-381-1269

3160

Furnishings

QN. PILLOWTOP SET

New In Plastic!! $150 MUST SELL!! 763-360-3829

2620

Tree Service

Painting

2420

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

Int/Ext Comm/Res 952-997-6888 10% Off Timeless Painting & Fine Finishing 10+ yrs. Of Professional Experience. Interior & Exterior. Jack Rother 612-390-9578

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

General Contractors Storm Damage Restoration Roofing ■ siding ■ windows Established 1984

(763) 550-0043 (952) 476-7601 (651) 221-2600

Painting & Drywall Ceiling & Wall Textures

H20 Damage – Plaster Repair

3500 Vicksburg Lane Suite 400-351 P l y m o u t h , M N 5 5 4 4 7 Lic # 6793

2490

Powerwashing

2490

Powerwashing

BOB’s Commercial and residential pressure washing Decks strip & seal, roof washing, house washing, concrete cleaning and staining. Full exterior washing.

Our job is to make you look good!

763-225-6200

www.sparklewashcmn.com

Snowblowers & Equipment

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

3700

Leisure

3720

Boats, New & Used

Contact Jeanne at

Deadline: Mondays at 3pm

Misc. Wanted

Polaris Snowmobile & ATV's. Working & nonworking, any cond. Will pick-up, will pay cash! Call 612-987-1044

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

4000

Family Care

4100

Child Care

Lakeville, infant/prschl openings avail in lic daycare, 16 yrs exp, Candi at 952-469-4576 AV Opngs: French Immersion Mimi's International Daycare 651-242-8566

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2620

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Window Cleaning 651-646-4000

Bloomington Cemetery Plots priced at $1200 each Call 1-954-850-5223

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

Furnishings

Bedroom Set oak Q sz contemp $400. DR set, oak, leaf 4 lthr chrs $400 952-926-3206

Tree Service

Senior Discounts

Great Service Affordable Prices 3970

Pets

3970

Pets

WILL YOU TAKE ME HOME AND LOVE ME?

Credit Cards Accepted

4 Seasons Painting

Powerwashing

BBB Free Est. MC/Visa

3160

Lic. #BC626700

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

Quality Residential

Window Cleaning

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

*A and K PAINTING*

2490

New Construction

A Fresh Look, Inc.

Painting

Roofing/Tear-offs

Fully Insured Free Estimates

Gary's Trim Carpentry Home Repair, LLC Free Estimates, Insured. All Jobs Welcome 612-644-1153

Int./Ext Painting/Staining & texturing. Free Est. 952-474-6258 Ins/Bond Major Credit Cards Accepted

2230

Int./Ext. Painting & Remodeling, 25 yrs, Ins., Ref's. Mike 763-434-0001

R.A.M. CONSTRUCTION Any & All Home Repairs

Lew Electric: Resid & Comm. Service, Service Upgrades, Remodels. Old or New Constr. Free Ests. Bonded/Insured Lic#CA05011 612-801-5364 www.teamelectricmn.com Lic/ins/bonded Res/Com All Jobs...All Sizes Free Est 952-758-7585 10% Off w/ad

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

2660

A Family Operated Business

952-432-2605

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

2420

TEAM ELECTRIC

accept Visa/MC/Discvr.

MDH Lead Supervisor

Bonded Insured Free Ests Resid, Comm & Service. Old/New Const, Remodels Serv Upgrades. Lic#CA06197

2260

MN Lic. BC096834

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

2100

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

(952) 431- 9970

Status Contracting, Inc.

Kitchens & Baths, Lower Level Remodels. Decks.

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

•Ben's Painting•

0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!

Direct Solutions LLC For all your home remodeling & repair needs. Ests. Derrick 952-237-2750

952-898-4444

Painting

2420

Dakota Home Improvement Kitchens, Baths, Bsmts Drywall, Tile & Flooring CC's accept'd 952-270-1895

Escobar Hardwood Floors Carpet & Ceramic Tile

Bonded • Insured

Handyperson

2290

0%Hassles 100%Satisfaction All Carpet & Vinyl Services Restretch Repair Replace www.allcarpetmn.com

www.MinnLocal.com

612-824-2769 952-929-3224 Family Owned & Operated

1510

Hi, I’m Kiki! I sure hope the rest of my life goes better than it has been lately. I am a sweet, loveable and pretty girl who has had it pretty tough. I am 12 years old and had a home for a long time. Then my family let me out of the house and I got lost. I was out on my own with no claws for months until I found my way back home, only to ﬁnd I had been replaced by a younger cat! We did not get along and my family decided to keep the youngster and took me to the clinic to be put to sleep. Thank goodness the folks at the clinic knew me and what a sweet girl I was and thought I deserved better so they contacted Last Hope to try to ﬁnd me a good home. I’m a calm, quiet girl and a real people cat. I love to snuggle up next to you and will jump into your lap for pets when I get to know you a little. I am a delight to be around, and really want someone to love who will love me back. I am healthy, vaccinated, spayed, microchipped and declawed. I have many good years ahead of me. Would you let me share them with you? For more information contact foster mom Judy at 952-492-2331 or weidtje@gmail. com. Adoption fee $50. All our cats and dogs are spayed/neutered unless too young. See all of them at www.last-hope.org or come to the Apple Valley adoption day from 11-3 this Saturday at Petco to see all our cats and dogs looking for homes.

Last Hope, Inc. (651) 463-8747 5100

Senior Rentals

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5100

Senior Rentals

Spruce Place Senior Apartments

651-463-2511 2 BRs available

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5000

5100

Senior Rentals

talheim

in chaska apartments

First-floor Apartment. Handicap Unit, Using a Walker or Wheelchair For 62+ years. Smoke Free Campus.

Available 4/1/2013. Call today to schedule a tour!

952.361.0310 5200

Townhouse For Rent

LV Compl. Remod. 3 BR, 2 BA, TH. Bkgrd Credit chk req. pd for by applicant. $1350 W/D 612-490-6292

5300

Duplexes/Dbl Bungalows For Rent

Rsmt 2 Bdrm Duplex 2 car gar. $850/mo. Credit chk. 612-251-0063

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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 “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.” 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.

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, and Burnsville. 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: Stephanie @ 651-488-4656 EOE.

Regency Home HealthCare is seeking part time & full time day/eve/overnights RN/LPN's to provide services to ventilator dependent clients in private homes throughout the metro. Seeking help in White Bear Lake, Coon Rapids, Cottage Grove, Plymouth. Must have great attention to detail, strong problem solving skills, excellent communication and clinical skills. Current MN nursing license and CPR required. If interested please submit online application at www.regencyhhc.com or fax resume attn: Stephanie @ 651-488-4656 EOE

Apartments & Condos For Rent

AV- 1BR, 1BA, Private, Furnished 4 room apt. in my home. $595 per month, plus util, NP, NS, Avail 2/1 952-953-4317, or email: hartds@aol.com Eagan 1 BR Furn. Apt w/awesome view. $800 inc. utils, WiFi, 40” flat screen tv. 651-454-7179

SEE IT... LOVE IT... LIVE IT!!!

Come in to Lakeville Court TODAY for great specials! 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Rent Starting At $912 880 sq. ft., heat, water, sewer & trash removal PAID. ALL NEW: range w/selfcleaning oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, counter tops, maple cabinets, flooring, paint and neutral accent wall, Controlled entrance and private single stall garage w/opener. 3 Bedroom Townhomes Available Rent Starting at $986 1226 - 1383 sq. ft., water, sewer & trash removal PAID. ALL NEW: range w/selfcleaning oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, counter tops, maple cabinets, flooring, paint and neutral accent wall and attached private single stall garage w/opener. Call today to schedule your personal tour or visit www.sandcompanies.com

Lakeville Court Apartments & Townhomes 20390 Dodd Blvd Lakeville, MN 55044

952-469-1009

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7000

8100

9020

Help Wanted/ Full Time

LPNs Thomas Allen Inc. Burnsville Work with a FUN team! Mon-Fri 6am-8am and/or E/O weekend 9am-3pm or Temporary Mon-Fri (48wks) with option to stay on call, valid driver's lic, clean record, Must have LPN lic. and degree. Experience in a group home setting or with DD preferred, Work in an exciting home with 4 fun women! To Apply: Chriso@ thomasalleninc.com (no phone calls please)

Help Wanted/ Full Time

9100

Machine Operators, Apple Valley, Uponor makes homes and commercial environments comfortable, safe and healthy. These positions set-up, adjust and operate extrusion or packaging equipment. Email your resume for prompt consideration human.resources@uponor.com FRAMING Carpenters, Twin cities, Hiring for residential framing. Hard working and self motivated. Send your level of FRAMING experience and desired hourly pay. Job sites across the twin cities area. 40+ hour weeks steady year round. 12-20hr d.o.e. Steve@schmidtindustriesinc.com

Expanding Our Team Park Chrysler Jeep has pioneered a unique, customer-focused TEAM SALES approach and is in need of expanding its sales staff. This is a great opportunity for individuals with good people skills willing to learn Park’s way of treating customers. Paid on-the-job training plus paid vacations, 401K and full-benefits program. No Sunday hours. A good driving record is a must. This one hour Park Chrysler Jeep seminar can start your new career. Call (888) 865-5490 to pre- register.

SEMINAR DATE

Tuesday, Feb. 12th, 6:30 PM All seminars are held at Park Chrysler Jeep 1408 Highway 13 Burnsville, MN 55337 If unable to attend, send resume to Mike Choe. mchoe@parkchryslerjeep.com

BANKING Bank of the West is seeking a Financial Services Consultant in Lakeville, MN to foster the growth of relationships within the bank through the sale/service of consumer loan and deposit products for new and existing customers. The qualified candidate will review and complete consumer loan applications with customers, participate in selling and cross-selling products and assist the branch in meeting goals by generating new business. Requires 1-2 years of banking related experience and a High School diploma or equivalent combination of training and experience. For immediate consideration, visit www.bankofthewest.com, click on ‘Careers’, search under ‘Lakeville, MN’ and apply to Req. ID #41386. Bank of the West and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers. Bank of the West Community Focused Banking

Driver Top Pay, Great Benefits • Great pay-$55,000 to $65,000 • Earn more money with more at home time • Work in a stable, secure environment • Medical, dental, vision, life and 401(k) Requirements • Class A license • Clean driving record & great customer service skills

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Full Case Grocery Selector • Mon. – Fri.

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ASPHALT CONSTRUCTION LABORER Plehal Blacktopping, Inc. is expanding operations & has openings for asphalt laborers. Skid loader & asphalt experience a plus. Class "A" - CDL driver license a plus. Competitive compensation, w/benefits of Health, Dental, Life & 401K. Please apply in person at 13060 Dem Con Drive,Shakopee, MN 55379 Diesel Truck Mechanic Randy's Environmental Services has an immediate opening for a qualified diesel ,heavy truck mechanic at our Burnsville location. Must have Experience! Randy's Environmental Services is one of the largest, fastest growing,independently owned waste companies in the country. Great Working Conditions! Call Now! 612-919-2303 Ask for Paul 12620 Vincent Ave S. Burnsville, MN EOE - jobs @RandysSanitation.com Education

Kinderberry Hill Child Development Center is accepting resumes for a school nurse for our Eden Prairie location. Ideal candidate will have a RN license. Keep your evenings and weekends free. Hours are m-f from 7-1. For more information or to schedule an interview call Heidi @ 952-345-8012 or Email resume to edenprairie@ kinderberryhill.com. E.O.E. Education

Toddler Teacher Kinderberry Hill Child Development Center in Eden Prairie is accepting resumes for a Toddler Teacher. Candidates must be teacher qualified under MN Rule 3 guidelines. We offer 401K, health, dental and life insurance plus more. For more information or to schedule an interview call Heidi @ 952-345-8012 or email resume to edenprairie@ kinderberryhill.com. E.O.E.

Schwieters Companies is hiring entry level to experienced finish carpenters. Please call 612-328-3140 to schedule an interview. Top Benefits & Pay: tools/medical/dental/401k www.finishcarpenters.com

FT Infant Teacher

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Community 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.

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Anchor Block Company has a FT opening for a 2nd Shift Plant Laborer at our Shakopee Plant.

This position will adjust cubing equipment as needed during manufacturing. The laborer must maintain clear communication with coworkers for efficient operation. Apply via email:

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Parcel - Dock - Flatbed Vehicles Needed

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Nursing Assistants-PT, Augustana Health Care Center of Apply Valley, has a need for PT NARs, all shifts. Must have MN NAR Certification. Min. starting rate is $12.35 per hr. If interested, email, fax or mail your resume to HR, Augustana Apple Valley, 14650 Garrett Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124. Fax: 952-236-2510, email: tlberndt@augustanacare.org. Visit our website at www.augustanacare.org/jobs. PT Help Wanted: Donna's Cleaning 1-2 days / wk. Transp. necess. So. Metro 952-892-6102 Reliable HCAs for Rsmt & BV group homes. Wkend hours. 651-452-5781

Retail/Clerk PT evenings & Weekends for responsible adult. Apply in person:

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Church Custodian, Savage, PT, responsible for cleaning & general maintenance. 10-15 hours/week; flexible per church schedule. Send resume to Glendale UMC, 13550 Glendale Rd, Savage MN 55378 glendalechurch@msn.com KNOW ASL? Teach & Care for young woman with ASD. 952-894-1115

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PT LIQUOR STORE SALES CLERK City of Apple Valley Municipal Liquor Store #1 has part-time Sales Clerk opening. 10-20 hours a week, evenings and most Saturdays. $10.56/hr. Duties include customer service, stocking shelves and cooler. Operate cash register, lifting liquor and beer cases, and general cleaning.

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Trinity Campus LPN or RN – PT - Evenings

Join our friendly team of meter readers helping Dakota Electric Association bring energy, comfort and conveniences to customers in the Dakota County area. We seek a customer-focused individual to record meter readings on a hand-held device, monitor and change-out meters, disconnect/reconnecting service at commercial and residential accounts for members transferring in and out of Dakota Electric Association’s service territory or for collection reasons and more. Previous experience in reading utility meters, truck driving or delivery service or work related to using maps for finding specific locations is preferred.

We are looking for a creative, energetic professional with excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills who has a passion for serving seniors. Candidate must have a current MN license & CPR.

NAR – PT or FT We are seeking nursing assistants to serve in our LTC facility. Duties include assisting residents with their daily grooming, dining needs, ambulating and transferring residents. Candidates must be on the Minnesota Registry.

Requirements: HS diploma or equivalent. Must possess a valid MN driver’s license and have a good driving record, willingness to enroll in tech course after hire, ability to read maps, work outside in all weather and have good interpersonal skills.

Please apply online at: www.sfhs.org/employment Or at: Trinity Campus

The hours for this position are: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, from approximately April 15th to October 15th; and from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, typically October 16th to April 14th. To be considered for this position, please apply

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Enhancing the quality of human life through the provision of exceptional healthcare services

Imaging Quality Coordinator (Ref. #728) (Diagnostics/Imaging)

The beat includes general reporting, government news, features, religion, seniors, & business news. 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.

1.0 FTE (80hrs/2wks). Current certification by the ARRT. Must maintain compliance with continuing education requirements set forth by the ARRT. Additional experience in Mammo, MRI, and/or CT preferred.

Entry level, full time with benefits, including 401(k).

1.0 FTE (80hrs/2wks). Current MN RN licensure. Current BLS/CPR. Valid MN Driver’s License. One to three years of experience preferred

Mail or e-mail cover letter & writing clips to: Joseph Palmersheim, Sun Newspapers 33 2nd St. N.E., Box 280 Osseo, MN 55369

Clinic CMA/LPN (Ref. #721/664) (FamilyHealth Medical Clinics)

E-mail applications may be sent to joseph.palmersheim@ecm-inc.com

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Acupuncturist (Burnsville, MN): Perform acupuncture treatment on patients. Master's in Acupuncture, Oriental Medicine, or related. MN licensed. Resume to: Lifetree Clinic, 14585 Grand Ave. S, #206, Burnsville, MN 55306

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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Finish Carpenters

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Real Estate

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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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ECM Publishers, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

Career Opportunities Make a Better Career Choice with BTD.

Please apply within or online to: Human Resources 21673 Cedar Ave. Lakeville, MN 55044 Phone: 866-562-3986 Fax: 952-469-2140

www.btdmfg.com All employment offers are contingent on the successful passing of drug screening and pre-employment physical.

BTD will train the right candidates who enjoy working as a team with great work ethics and believes in safely producing quality work. Learn the skills of Maufacturing (Hand and Robot Welding, Material Handling, Toolmakers, and Tooling Designers). Related mechanical and shop experience preferred but not required. Graduation from high school (or equivalent). The applicant must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

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.7 FTE (56hrs/2wks) (#721). Casual Call (#664). Current LPN/CMA certification. Current BLS/ CPR. Valid MN Driver’s License.

Coffee Shop (Ref. #703) (Nutrition Services) .6 FTE (48hrs/2wks). Excellent customer service skills and retail food experience preferred. Will work alternate weekends and holidays. Please visit www.northfieldhospital.org for further details and to complete an online application! Northfield Hospital & Clinics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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theater and arts calendar library or (651) 450-2900. Apple Valley High School will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Broadway 2013: Twilight Zoneâ&#x20AC;? at 7:30 p.m. Comedy Feb. 22-23 and March 1-2, and Tracy Morgan will perform 2 p.m. Feb. 24 and March 3 at at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March the high school theater. The box 20, at Burnsville Performing office is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Feb. 13-28. Tickets also sold Tickets are $49.50 and are on one hour prior to performances. sale at http://tinyurl.com/TM- Information: (952) 431-8208. organPAC. Information: www. South Metro Choraleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s burnsvillepac.com. Cabaret 2013 will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 2, and Exhibits 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cars, Crowds, and Fami- at Lakeville Area Arts Center, ly,â&#x20AC;? a photographic glimpse into 20965 Holyoke Ave. Tickets the life of a local racing family, is can be purchased at (952) 985on display at Dunn Bros., 20700 4640 or tickets@southmetroChippendale Ave. W., Farming- chorale.org. Information: southton. metrochorale.org. A youth art exhibit will Velvet Tones, the senior be on display from Feb. 25 to adult community chorus of March 10 at the Lakeville Area Apple Valley, will present its anArts Center, 20965 Holyoke nual Spring Festival of Music Ave. An opening reception will at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 3, at be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Mon- Eastview High School, 6200 W. day, Feb. 25. Information: (952) 140th St., Apple Valley. Free. 985-4640. Theater Music Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Castle TheDakota Valley Symphony ater will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jack Frostâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grieg Meets Verdiâ&#x20AC;? concert, at 2 and 7 p.m. Feb. 8-10 at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, Burnsville Performing Arts Cen- 20965 Holyoke Ave. Tickets are ter, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Tickets available at www.childrenscasrange from $5 to $16 at the box tletheater.com, by calling (952) office and through Ticketmaster 985-4640 or at the door. at (800) 982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com. Workshops/classes/other Twin Cities Community Teen Poetry Jam/Rap Gospel Choir will perform Sat- Battle from 4 to 5 p.m. the first urday, Feb. 16, 11 a.m. to noon, Tuesday of each month at ApGalaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie ple Valley Teen Center, 14255 Ave., Apple Valley. Free. Infor- Johnny Cake Ridge Road, mation: www.dakotacounty.us/ Apple Valley, (952) 953-2385. To submit items for the Arts Calendar, email: darcy. odden@ecm-inc.com.

Ages 12-18. Teen artist gathering at the Eagan Art House from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7, and from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 2. Cost: $3. Information: (651) 675-5521. 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 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),

theater and arts briefs 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.

family calendar To submit items for the Family Calendar, email: darcy. odden@ecm-inc.com. Saturday, Feb. 9 Valentine Cabaret by the Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church, 6 to 9 p.m., 14401 Pilot Knob Road, Apple Valley, (952) 423-2212. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for children 6-11, children under age 6 are free. Dinner, dessert, drinks at 6:30 p.m.; entertainment at 7:30 p.m. Mardi Gras Bingo by the Rosemount Knights of Columbus, 6 p.m., St. Joseph Church Social Hall, 13900 Biscayne Ave. W., Rosemount. Family fun. Bingo winners take home a frozen turkey or ham. Homemade jambalaya, hot dogs, soda and chips for sale.

will offering accepted. Tuesday, Feb. 12 SES Environmental College and Career Fair, 6 to 8 p.m., School of Environmental Studies, 12155 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley. Arena-style â&#x20AC;&#x153;fairâ&#x20AC;? in which colleges and environmental organizations provide information about their organizations and offer college/career guidance to students. Intro to Hypnosis for Weight Loss, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Aslan Institute, 4141 Old Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan. Free. Information: (763) 2183231, www.hypnosisminneapolis.com/events/introduction-tohypnosis-for-weight-loss/.

Sunday, Feb. 17 Free practice ACT test, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sylvan Learning, 170 Cobblestone Lane, Burnsville. Bring a calculator. Reservations: (952) 4356603. To receive test results, parents must be present at a follow-up appointment.

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. â&#x20AC;˘ Feb. 9, 10:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville. â&#x20AC;˘ Feb. 11, 1 to 6 p.m., ChrisFriday, Feb. 15 tus Victor Lutheran Church, Sunday, Feb. 10 Eagan West MOMS 7510 Palomino Drive, Apple Benefit concert for Ma- Club meeting for full-time Valley. rie Sandvik Center, 4 p.m., and part-time stay-at-home â&#x20AC;˘ Feb. 11, 2 to 7 p.m., Leoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Highview Christiania Lutheran moms. Information: www.ea- South, 16375 Kenrick Ave., Church, 26690 Highview Ave. ganwestmomsclub.org; email Lakeville. W., rural Farmington, (952) momsclubeaganwest@gmail. â&#x20AC;˘ Feb. 11, 2 to 7 p.m., Lemay 469-2722. Variety of vocal and com for more details about the Lake Apartments, 3005 Eaganmusical performances. Free- meeting. dale Place, Eagan.

â&#x20AC;˘ Feb. 12, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 10970 185th St. W., Lakeville. â&#x20AC;˘ Feb. 13, noon to 5 p.m., Round Bank, 3380 Vermillion River Trail, Farmington. â&#x20AC;˘ Feb. 14, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., St. Martha & Mary Episcopal Church, 4180 Lexington Ave. S., Eagan. â&#x20AC;˘ Feb. 15, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Quello Clinic Ltd., 14000 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville. â&#x20AC;˘ Feb. 15, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Easter Lutheran Church â&#x20AC;&#x201C; By the Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. â&#x20AC;˘ Feb. 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Everest Institute, 1000 Blue Gentian Road, Eagan. â&#x20AC;˘ Feb. 15, noon to 5 p.m., Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, 3035 Denmark Ave., Eagan. â&#x20AC;˘ Feb. 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. â&#x20AC;˘ Feb. 18, 1 to 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus, Church of St. Joseph, 13900 Biscayne Ave. W., Rosemount.

Evening of art and dance The Lakeville Area Arts Center, in conjunction with Ballet Royale Minnesota, will present the interactive â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Evening of Art and Danceâ&#x20AC;? at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15. It will feature a collaboration of local visual artists and choreographers sharing interpretations of selected pieces of artwork. The visual artists and choreographers will present and discuss the meaning behind the pieces, followed by a variety of dances choreographed by the inspiration and influence of the featured artwork. A complimentary coffee hour will be held following the program to meet the artists and dancers. Tickets are $12 and are available online at www. LakevilleAreaArtsCenter. com or at the arts center at 20965 Holyoke Avenue. For tickets or additional information, call (952) 985-4640.

New play contest The Chameleon Theatre Circle is seeking entries for its 14th annual New Play Contest. Plays must be original works that have never been produced. All styles and genres are welcome. The winning plays will be showcased in a concert-format festival in September. All shows submitted will automatically be placed on the slate of shows in consideration for the 2014-15 season. Submission guidelines and an entry form can be found at www.chameleontheatre.org/newplay.

Learn to play ukulele A free ukulele workshop for ages 13 and older will be offered from 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Rosemount United Methodist Church, 14770 Canada Ave. W., Rose-

mount. Dave and Gary Bartig will teach the fundamentals of picking the ukulele. Reserve a loaner instrument (or bring your own) by calling (952) 388-8652 or by email at rosemountarts@gmail.com by Feb. 28. A free Bartig Boys concert will follow the workshop at 5:15 p.m. Preregistration is required at rosemountarts@ gmail.com. If child care is needed, include the ages of the children so appropriate staff can be hired. The event is a collaboration between Rosemount UMC and the Rosemount Area Arts Council.

Teen author series begins Feb. 9 Teen authors will come to the area for a free series of talks sponsored by The Metropolitan Library Service Agency and the Legacy Amendment in partnership with Burnsville-based Mackin Educational Resources and other organizations. Teens Know Best offers eight opportunities to meet the authors at the Twin Cities events. The author appearances will take place on Saturdays beginning Feb. 9 with Jay Asher and concluding on April 13 with Barry Lyga. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also Steve Brezenoff on Feb. 16, Lauren Myracle on Feb. 23, Jordan Sonnenblick on March 9, Neal Shusterman on March 16, Andrea Cremer on March 23, and Tamora Pierce on April 6. All TKB sessions are an hour and a half â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 to 2:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and offer opportunities for teens to hear, meet, and be inspired by authors writing just for them. The Teens Know Best sessions are free, geared toward the young adult reader, and open to the public. To learn more about the Teens Know Best event or CEUs visit www.melsa. org/tkb.

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Thisweekend ‘Hollywood’ comes to Burnsville Chameleon Theatre’s new comedy opens Feb. 15 Hollywood history is getting condensed in a major way in Chameleon Theatre Circle’s latest production, “Completely Hollywood (abridged).” The show, which opens next Friday (Feb. 15) at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, will see four actors from the local theater group delivering a rapid-fire comedic blitz through 187 films and 100 years of Tinseltown history. “Completely Hol-

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Switched at Birth – including Mark Briere, left, and Rick Anderson – are set to perform Thursday, Feb. 14, at Celts Pub in downtown Rosemount as part of the free-admission Bluegrass Americana Family Night series. A partnership between Celts and the Rosemount Area Arts Council, the series offers a bluegrass concert the second Thursday of each month, January through April. The Switched at Birth concert runs from 7 to 9 p.m. More information is at www.rosemountarts.com.

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