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Apple Valley www.SunThisweek.com NEWS Boy Scout honors brother For his Eagle project, an Apple Valley scout collected books to donate to Children’s Hospital in memory of his young brother who died. Page 2A

OPINION Don’t pave paradise

May 17, 2013 | Volume 34 | Number 12

Sobriety High closing

Apple Valley siblings star in ‘Rock of Ages’

Charter school has campuses in Burnsville, Coon Rapids by John Gessner SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

some – it’s comforting to have my brother with me on the road,” said Megan McHugh, who spoke with Sun Thisweek by phone Monday as the tour bus for the “Rock of Ages” cast was en route from Tennessee to Illinois. “It’s a really good time be-

James Hinze of Farmington said he “always hung around the bad crowd” and abused all kinds of drugs and alcohol. After emerging from treatment two years ago, he found good friends, good counsel and continuous reinforcement at his new school, Sobriety High’s Alliance Academy in Burnsville. “It’s good, because I can relate to pretty much everybody here because we’re all fighting the same fight,” said Hinze, 16. “Whenever, like, something happens, I can always come to these people at school and they help me, unconditionally.” Hinze’s sophomore year, which concludes June 7, will be his last year at Alliance Academy, which opened in 2004. Money problems are forcing Sobriety High to close both of its campuses, in Burnsville and Coon Rapids. “I heard about the school closing, it must have been like two weeks ago,” Hinze said. “And I was devastated, because this school has been my life for, like, two years.” The charter school campuses are closing because they’ll be a combined $400,000 short of the funds needed to hold school next year, said Paul McGlynn, Sobriety High’s executive director and a former teacher at the Coon Rapids site. “The issues are financial, really,” he said. “We’ve had lower enrollment and less cash flow due to that lower enrollment. We’ve struggled with maintaining our

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Eagan resident explains why a proposal to pave trails in Lebanon Hills Regional Park is a bad idea. Page 4A Danny and Megan McHugh joined the “Rock of Ages” tour in August of last year, and they’ll be performing with the show through the end of the summer. (Photos submitted)

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At left: In “Rock of Ages,” Danny McHugh plays glam rocker Joey Primo, while his younger sister Megan is cast as social activist and protester Regina.

Flute, harp, coffee This year’s Coffee Concert series in Lakeville concludes with a performance by the Bell’ Alma Duo. Page 19A

Popular musical’s Midwest tour brings Eastview graduates to Minneapolis May 17-19 by Andrew Miller SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

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A career in theater is a dream Danny and Megan McHugh are chasing together. The Apple Valley siblings cut their teeth in the performing arts while students at Eastview High School, and both went on

Coming in from off the bench The section softball tournament sounds like fun to an Eastview player who sat out last year because of a back injury. Page 13A

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Budget adjustments in district’s future Board considers fall levy referendum by Jessica Harper SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District will likely face budget adjustments in the next two years due to state funding shortfalls, officials say. The amount of adjustments will depend upon state funding over the next three school years, said Jeff Solomon, finance director for District 196. Funding for K-12 education has increased by 5 percent since 2008, which is less than inflation, according to the Minnesota Department of Education. State funding accounts for the largest portion of the District 196’s revenue. The Minnesota House is currently considering a proposal to increase K-12 funding by 2 percent in 2013-14 and in 2014-15, which would amount to $104 per pupil or $3.2 milSee BUDGET, 10A

to earn musical theater degrees at the University of WisconsinStevens Point. Their stage talents now find them on tour with “Rock of Ages,” the Tony-nominated rock ‘n’ roll musical that will be playing May 17-19 at the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis. “Touring with Danny is awe-

Equine therapy program in jeopardy Majestic Hills owner struggles to provide services for children, veterans by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

A nonprofit therapeutic ranch in Dakota County dedicated to providing free or low-cost therapy for injured veterans and disabled children is in need of rescue. “We need funding badly,” said Kim Howard, owner of Majestic Hills Ranch near Lakeville. “This is a very expensive venture, and we’d like to keep our services going.” Howard founded the therapeutic riding program in 1997 after witnessing the transformation a therapeutic riding program had on her granddaughter, Jackie, who suffered numerous life-threatening illnesses before she died five years ago at 19. Jackie was born with a disease that affected her airway and was only expected to live three to four years. At 6, she was diagnosed with lung cancer and endured chemotherapy treatments that caused intense muscle pain, leaving her unable to walk or lift her legs. Numerous failed therapies later, at Howard’s suggestion, Jackie tried therapeutic horse riding and the change was immediate. The excitement of riding the horse helped her ignore the pain, her smile returned and there was dramatic physical improvement. “After riding for a few days, she was rollerblading and riding her bike,” Howard said. “She was riding her horse quite a bit every day,

Amar Fossum-Alanzi, 15, of Burnsville, rides a therapy horse at Majestic Hills Ranch. (Photo submitted) and then she started to walk.” Howard bought Majestic Hills with hopes of helping other children going through similar challenges and in 2010 expanded the ranch to provide free “Heroes on Horseback” programs for veterans suffering physical and/or emotional effects from their service. Just being at the rolling 106acre ranch with chirping birds, fresh breezes and blooming flowers brings a mental calm and clarity for veterans, many who suffer posttraumatic stress disorder, Howard

said. Trained volunteers help riders onto the animals and closely monitor them as the horses are gently led and controlled throughout the experience. Riders gain confidence and strength, stretching muscles, while improving balance and coordination, helping riders to focus and develop social skills. “Their sense of self esteem improves,” Howard said. “Riding See MAJESTIC, 12A

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Local Scout’s Eagle project keeps brother’s memory alive For the service project required to earn his Eagle Scout award, Jimmy Erickson collected more than 1,500 used books as a donation for Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis. Along with the service project’s practical value, there was also a symbolic one. Jimmy’s baby brother, Jack, was a frequent patient at Children’s Hospital prior to his death from a rare chromosome disorder, and spina bifida, in December 2005. Jack was seven days shy of his third birthday. “Jack went in for surgery practically every three months, and I spent a lot of time at Children’s Hospital,” said 12-year-old Jimmy of Apple Valley, a member of Boy Scout Troop 205 and a seventhgrader at Falcon Ridge Middle School. Jimmy, in fact, also has

Jimmy Erickson been a patient at the Minneapolis hospital – he had his tonsils removed there – and the Erickson family continues to volunteer at Children’s, wrapping Christmas presents each holiday season for the young patients. Jimmy’s older brother, Andrew, also undertook an Eagle Scout service project with baby brother Jack in mind. Last spring, Andrew

organized the Fun Run/ Walk for Chromosome 18, which was held on the track at Eastview High School to raise money and awareness for the nonprofit Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society. For his own Eagle project, Jimmy set up collection boxes in his neighborhood and enlisted the help of his classmates at Falcon Ridge. He set up a drop box for used books at the school during the month of April, and recorded a video promo for the book drive that was aired as part of the school’s morning announcements. He delivered the first of several batches of books to the hospital last week. “The people at the hospital helped make it comfortable for us (while Jack was a patient there). I wanted to do something for them,” Jimmy said. —Andrew Miller

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Apple Valley Mayor Mary Hamann-Roland and City Council members were among dignitaries who gathered May 7 to dedicate one of five recently installed Yellow Ribbon signs in Apple Valley. Also present were members of the Yellow Ribbon Network, the city manager, police and fire chiefs, and American Legion, Veterans Administration, Boy Scouts of America representatives and community residents and leaders. The signs are located at the entrance to the city on the north and south borders on Pilot Knob Road, Cedar Avenue at the south border and County Road 42 at the east and west borders. The Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network has about 40 members and meets monthly at the Apple Valley American Legion. For additional information about the group, visit the Facebook page at AppleValleyYellowRibbonNetwork or email AVYellowribbon@gmail.com. (Photo submitted)

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Public Safety Burnsville woman guilty of threats, extortion by mail A federal court jury on May 8 found a 49-year-old Burnsville woman guilty of mailing threatening letters and letters meant to extort money. The jury convicted Deborah Mae Carlson of 12 counts of mailing threatening communications. Carlson was indicted Nov. 22, 2011.

Evidence presented at trial proved that on eight separate occasions, Carlson sent threatening letters to an individual, according to a news release from the U.S. attorney’s office in Minnesota. The letters were mailed in 2010 on March 1, March 11, April 5, April 13, April 20, April

27, May 3 and May 24. All contained threats to injure that individual. Carlson also sent a threatening letter to a second person. Moreover, she mailed letters to various businesses in the first individual’s name. Those letters, which demanded money, were sent to the store manager of

the Eagan Target store on April 14, 2010; the store manager of the Valley Buick Pontiac GMC dealership in Apple Valley on April 15, 2010; and the Scott Lake Veterinary Center in Prior Lake on April 17, 2010. Carlson faces up to 10 years in federal prison on each threat count and a total of 24 years on

Police chase on County Road 42 ends in arrest A Bloomington man is facing criminal charges following a police chase on County Road 42 in Apple Valley earlier this month. Police say 21-yearold Vlade N. Jones had a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.18, more than twice the legal limit, when officers took him into custody in the early hours of Saturday, May 4. The criminal complaint gives the following account: At about 2:10 a.m. May 4, an Apple Valley officer observed Jones’ SUV speeding and running a red light on westbound County Road 42. When the officer activated his

emergency lights to stop the vehicle, the SUV continued on at a high rate of speed. At one point, near the County Road 42 and Cedar Avenue intersection, the SUV moved into the right lane, activated its right turn signal and appeared to be coming to a stop on the shoulder, but then abruptly moved back into the left lane and accelerated rapidly away. Eventually, after turning off of 42 onto southbound Pennock Avenue, the SUV drove into the parking area of an apartment complex at a high rate of speed, “causing several pedestrians to scat-

ter to avoid being hit,” the complaint said. The vehicle came to a stop, and Jones was taken into custody. Arresting officers noted that Jones smelled of alcohol and his speech was slurred, but field sobriety tests were not administered because “Jones was irate and swearing and yelling at officers,” according to the complaint. However, Jones provided police with a breath sample, which showed a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.18. As he was being transported to Apple Valley police headquarters, Jones “continued to kick and

bang his head against the window and other objects in the squad car,” the complaint said. Jones has been charged with fleeing police in a motor vehicle, a felony punishable by up to three years in prison and a $5,000 fine, along with two misdemeanor counts of DWI, which each carry a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. His next court appearance is scheduled for June 4 in Hastings. Jones remained in custody in the Dakota County Jail as of noon Monday. —Andrew Miller

Man gets jail time, probation in attempt to film teen nude An Eagan man received 30 days in jail and two years of probation for attempting to film a 15-yearold girl taking a shower. Robert Zieper, 51, was sentenced on May 7 in Dakota County District Court. Zieper has the possibility of work release if he is deemed eligible.

Upon his release, Zieper must follow the terms of his probation, which include abstaining from alcohol, submitting random drug tests and having no contact with anyone under age 18 or with the victim. Prosecutors say Zieper, who pleaded guilty in February, drilled a hole

in a tissue box cover and placed his cell phone inside to record a 15-yearold 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 vid-

eo to stream to a personal computer. The following day, the girl reported the incident to her mother, who then called police. Zieper has no prior criminal history aside from traffic violations. —Jessica Harper

Sheriff issues warrant for man accused of soliciting minor The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office issued a warrant for the arrest of 21-year-old Andrew William Alich after he failed to show up for his hearing on May 6 related to two charges of soliciting a minor to engage in sexual conduct. The Detroit Lakes man

admitted to police that he asked a 14-year-old girl to have sex with him via an electronic conversation in October 2012, according to the criminal complaint. Farmington police retrieved the conversation from the Farmington minor where Alich asks the child to have sex with him

or send a nude photo in order to have him contact a mutual acquaintance for her. Alich faces two counts of solicitation of a minor to engage in sexual conduct. Each count carries up to three years of jail time and a $5,000 fine. The Dakota County

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Man charged in spree of Eagan burglaries A Minneapolis man has been arrested and charged in connection to a string of Eagan burglaries. Stephen Daniel Gifford, 48, was charged by the Dakota County attorney on May 3 with three counts of third-degree burglary and first-degree criminal damage to property, all felonies, for allegedly breaking into several Eagan businesses. According to the criminal complaint, on the night of April 30, Gifford broke into three businesses on Rahncliff Road and stole about $150 from each. Gifford broke a glass door at each business to gain access, and broke the window of a fourth business but didn’t enter. Police were called at about 11 p.m. and found Gifford walking near Cliff Road and Scott Trail. Officers attempted to talk to Gifford but he ignored their commands and was arrested. Officers noticed Gifford had several scratches on his hands and pieces of glass on his shirt and in his shoes. Officers found $97 in cash and a large amount of change in his pockets. The business owners told police it would cost about $550 to replace each broken glass door and window.

In an interview with police, Gifford said he drank about seven glasses of beer at a local bar and then walked home. Gifford said he has traumatic brain injury from a motor vehicle accident and when he drinks, he “does stupid things.” He said he has burgled in the past but said he didn’t remember doing it that evening. Gifford also said he had been released from prison two week earlier and was staying at a hotel until he could find transitional housing for his traumatic brain injury. Gifford has a lengthy criminal history that spans to 1986 and includes nearly 20 burglary convictions. If convicted of the latest charges, Gifford could face up to five years in prison for each count. —Jessica Harper

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Opinion Expensive, outdated plan for Lebanon Hills will pave paradise by Maryann Passe

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Just a two minute walk into Lebanon Hills Regional Park leaves the city behind. It is a rare park where you can find isolation and a sense of wilderness without having to drive for hours. This 1,400-acre minimally developed woods and wetlands, right on the edge of the populated Twin Cities, is valuable green capital for Dakota County. By next year city life will encroach into this parkland. A 7.5 mile trail will be plowed and paved right through the middle of it. More paved trails, buildings, and parking lots are part of Dakota County Park’s proposed 10-year master plan for Lebanon Hills, a plan that will pave this paradise and turn it into just another urban park. This plan, focused on built infrastructure, is outdated and redundant. Dakota County needs a plan with vision for the kind of park we need into the future – one that maximizes Lebanon Hills’ green assets in creative and innovative ways. The proposed plan was initially de-

veloped almost 15 years ago. Since then many things have changed: • There’s been a tremendous increase in park amenities and trails built throughout the immediate area and the entire Twin Cities. • There’s been a lot of green space lost in Dakota County’s urban center: Carriage Hills Golf Course, Diamond Path Horse Ranch, and soon Parkview Golf Course. • Over the past five years Lebanon Hills has become known as the Twin Cities’ destination hiking park. (Best Hiking Park in the Twin Cities - City Pages Best of 2013 issue (April 2013) and No. 1 Hiking Destination in the Twin Cities – WCCO’s CBS Minnesota website. This reputation is known and growing precisely because the park does not have any paved trails cutting through its prime hiking area. Cities around Lebanon Hills are now crisscrossed with paved trails. Only a

1.2 mile section is needed to connect an existing off-road trail to the same two endpoints of the proposed 7.5 mile trail through the park. Less than a half mile away is the High Line greenway trail. Building paved trails cost $185,000 per mile. Repaving costs, scheduled every 20 years, are $75,000 per mile. Our tax dollars are paying for all of these trails. By 2030 Dakota County is expected to have a population of half a million people. Healthy, beautiful, minimally developed green space will be an ever more valuable asset in our increasingly crowded county. Lebanon Hills Master Plan should look to the future by: • Prioritizing funding away from built infrastructure. These are costly, often redundant, and degrade. Put these same dollars into woods and wetland restoration. Environmental investments appreciate over time with minimal long-term maintenance costs. • Building the park’s programming (classes and events) to bring people into the park. Lebanon Hills has shamefully few programs and staff for a park of its size. Personal nature experiences are necessary for our own health and the

long term health and preservation of the park. If people know the park they will care for it. • Providing more than trails for disabled visitors. Visitors of all abilities deserve to experience the unique space and sense of wilderness of Lebanon Hills. The master plan should be innovative in this area. Lebanon Hills Master Plan should maximize both our tax dollars and the park’s unique green capital by visioning a park for the future. Now is the time to recognize the value of this rare asset. Adjacent neighborhoods, cities and Dakota County will reap economic and quality-of-life benefits if we do. What will be our legacy for Lebanon Hills Regional Park, paradise or pavement? Send your comments to planning@ co.dakota.mn.us. A final open house with the Dakota County Parks Department on the proposed plan will be held sometime in early June. Maryann Passe is an outdoor and travel writer from Eagan. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Paideia, Seven Hills students win awards in statewide writing contest by Joe Nathan SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Tarek Selim, Cy Alexander and Maya Morgan recently earned honors in a statewide Minnesota charter public school writing contest that attracted more than 2,200 entries. Youngsters were asked to describe their best day in school. Whether you’re a parent or an educator, I think you’ll learn a lot by asking this question at the end of the year. Cy and Tarek, first-graders at Paideia Academy in Apple Valley, wrote unusually long, detailed essays for their age. Cy tied for second in the division with an essay that began, “One day my friend and Max and I noticed that all the teachers had longer fang teeth than normal. ‘We have to do something! Our school is being run by vampires. ...’ “At recess we determined to save the school. Before the last bell, the whole school gathered. ... The principal spoke:

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‘You probably noticed something different about your teachers today. We are vampires.’ All the kids screamed. ... Then all of the teachers reached into their mouths and pulled out the whole top row of their teeth. April Fools!” Tarek wrote the best day of school “is the first day of any grade because you get a new teacher. ... You never know if your teacher might be a creature. ... Most of the time it’s a human being. If you have a class pet, it might be a ‘drabit’ which is a combination of a dragon and a gerbil.” Maya Morgan, a first-grader at Seven Hills Classical Academy in Bloomington

won a third place for a detailed description of a field trip she went on. (Editor’s note: Maya’s text is unchanged from how she originally wrote it.) She wrote, in part, “I liked the (field trip) because we made glowdow. I was nrves (nervous) when we went there. But I’m not nerves any more.” The top winner in the K-2 division, by a St. Paul second-grader, contained a surprise. Vincent Smith Jr. believes his best day in school was when “I got suspended for punching a classmate. I had not been behaving well in school. I have been rude. I have been talking and fighting instead of working.” He continued, “Getting suspended got me thinking. My dad is in prison, but he often calls me. He is good, but he did something bad. I figured I was the same. I am good, but I do bad things. Being bad is not cool. The day I got suspended was my best day because it helped me change. Now I stay away from trouble. I

have become a role model. It feels great to be a leader and not a follower.” Finally, Denisse Sanchez, a Minneapolis 10th-grader, was awarded first place among high school students. She wrote that formerly, “I hated school and had all F’s.” Then she and her English class read an essay by James Baldwin. It reminded her that “Mom and David never finished high school and now are living the life of poverty. ... I want something bigger and better in life. ... The only way to do that is to get an education.” TCF Foundation cosponsored the writing contest and provided cash awards for the best essays. To see humor, honesty, insight and courage, read the winning essays at www.centerforschoolchange.org. Joe Nathan, formerly a Minnesota public school teacher and administrator, directs the Center for School Change. Reactions welcome at joe@centerforschoolchange. org.

Letters Pastor thrilled with gay marriage vote To the editor: On May 9, I was impressed with the civil, respectful discourse of our representatives at the Capitol while debating the marriage equality bill. It’s obvious that, despite differences of deep conviction, our legislators have an even deeper commitment to the common good. As the pastor of an open and affirming congregation that welcomes all families, I was also thrilled at the outcome of the vote. Couples in my congregation who have had to go to other states to marry will finally have their marriages recognized here at home. Couples who have been married here can finally get a Minnesota license. Couples who decide to marry in the future can ask me to sign their license, which I will gladly do. It’s important to recognize there is strong church support for GLBT families. Too often, families and individuals hear that there’s no place for them at Christ’s table unless

they become people they are not. They hear no Christian blessing for their relationship. They are told their love is sinful. Let me be clear: at Spirit of Joy in Lakeville, and at hundreds of congregations around Minnesota and thousands around the country, Christ’s table is open to all, no exceptions. There is no inherent sin in being gay or straight. We are all God’s beloved children, and in acts of inclusion and affirmation we stand with those who are wrongfully excluded and marginalized. Pastorally speaking, I’m looking forward to all married couples having the same standing in our culture as they already have in our church. DAVID COBB Lakeville

Opposes trail plan at Lebanon Hills park To the editor: As a resident of Eagan since 1994, I feel fortunate and blessed to live close to one of the most gorgeous parks and trails. My family and I have traveled to many different parks and trails in the country. While many of our destinations

are quite beautiful, we always say: “Yes, but it is no Lebanon Hills.” My family and I have used various trails, beaches, boating and quiet picnic areas that Lebanon Hills offers. We are never tired of the breathtaking natural views no matter what the season. Lebanon Hills is a place for me and so many others to go and “get lost” in the quiet beauty of nature. I have spent countless days walking each trail finding peace and a sense of contentment. On more than one occasion, I have fallen to my knees and wept over the sheer beauty of the natural setting. Even on days when the parking lot is full, it seems as though you can walk for miles without bumping into another soul. This must have been the original intention of the planners, and, for that, I am grateful. When I read a recent article about the proposed changes to Lebanon Hills I was saddened and heartbroken. I often embrace change; however, the change to pave over Lebanon Hills does not seem necessary. My husband and I are avid bike riders and we feel so fortunate to be able to have access to numerous bikes

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trails within minutes of our house in Eagan. We do not feel adding pavement/ bike trails to Lebanon and disrupting the natural landscape is worth the investment. The money used to add the unnatural pavement would be better spent by enhancing the bridges and the wooden picnic areas throughout the park. Adding pavement near Schulze Lake Beach seemed unnecessary, as the functional trail already existed. It obviously also took away from the splendor of the shoreline. I encourage the county to reconsider going forward with the plan to add pavement to the most beautiful park and do your part to keep Lebanon Hills a “Forever Wild” park. CHERI HAHN Eagan

Invest for accountability To the editor: A recent editorial about the value of early childhood education was answered by a reader who had the opinion that it’s really up to parents to provide the early stimulation young minds need. As a teacher, I fully agree that encouragement and support by Mom and Dad is invaluable all through school and beyond. However, most two-parent families have two working parents, and single parents must work to survive as well. I believe the data about the return on investment in early education shows its accountability. Higher likelihood of success in life, reduced involvement with the criminal justice

system, estimates of return ranging from double to 16 times the initial investment, make early education highly recommendable. Whether by scholarship or government programs like Head Start, children deserve the early education to kickstart their brilliance. Young people in my classrooms have helped convince me that kids perform better with early childhood education. Elected representatives should fund it progressively, using a higher tax incidence on upper-income earners. The warning that all tax increases hurt middle-income families doesn’t take into account the ability to target the incomes of those who can afford it. LARRY KOENCK Eagan

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the facts get in the way of a good agenda. It’s too bad Newbauer was so busy drinking the Kool-Aid that he completely missed the fact that fat cat radicals, such as Al Gore and Michael Moore, have profited immensely and are laughing all the way to the bank. As soon as the truth was no longer “convenient,” a mere change in slogan to global cooling sufficed. What’s next, global trending? Yes, it was. That’s not good science, that’s called good marketing. Just follow the money. The PC police and the progressive movement have caused our country to lose its way. Big government has slowly taken over huge portions of the U.S. economy as most stood idly by or actively promoted the loss of many of our freedoms. I’m tired of the pointless and ridiculous commentary of the uninformed, as well as the mudslinging of the agenda driven hypocrites, many of whom don’t fact check … yet they vote. Rather than thanking Bills (one of the best teachers District 196 has ever had) for having the courage and willingness to sacrifice so much to run for office with the hope of waking people up from their hazy slumber, Newbauer chose to chastise him publicly by parroting the same old same old, and for what purpose? My guess is he hopes that anyone who read it will automatically believe it is true, just because it was in the paper. Perhaps if “global warming” is repeated enough, people will swear it’s the gospel truth.

To the editor: The so-called “embarrassing position” that U.S. Senate candidate Kurt Bills has regarding global warming as professed by Dan Newbauer in his recent letter is actually backed by many great scientific minds that have investigated and come to their own conclusions regarding global warming. However, their research and reports weren’t put on the front page of mainstream papers. Bad science, which gave the “wished for” (aka more profitable) conclusions, was propagated instead. The scandal and cover up were discovered but not widely reported. One might have to do some homework to uncov- KATHLEEN ROGERS er the truth, but don’t let Rosemount

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Junior Master Gardeners sprouting up in Eagan by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The future of the Junior Master Gardener Program was in doubt last year when a large-scale gravel mining operation at UMore Park was approved. Because a portion of the University of Minnesota’s research crops needed to be moved from the north side of County Road 46 to the south side, the junior gardeners plot was removed at the Master Gardeners Education and Research Display Garden. “Last year we knew it was going to go away,” said Lakeville resident Dee McManus, vice chairperson of the Master Gardeners. “We weren’t sure what was going to happen with it.” But the program will sprout again, since it’s being transplanted to the Eagan YMCA. Dakota County Master Gardeners helped the YMCA establish a community garden last year. So, to return the favor, the YMCA is integrating the junior program into its offerings at the 900-square-foot garden. “They have the kids and they have the garden,” McManus said. “It fell right into their planning.” “The goals of the Junior Master Gardener program align with the mission of the Y in promoting healthy living and fighting childhood obesity,” said Mike Lavin, Eagan Y ex-

deners who are doing more in the community than ever. From May to July, Master Gardeners will hold Plant Health Diagnostic Clinics to help identify plants and insects and to diagnose common plant diseases. People can bring in a weed or ornamental plant, fruit, vegetable, tree sample, shrub sample turf sample or an insect for identification and recommendations for cultural control. Clinics are from 6-8 p.m. unless otherwise specified and will be held in various locations throughout the community. The schedule may change to include additional dates. More information is at http://blog.lib. umn.edu/mgweb/dakota. • May 25, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Valley Natural Foods in Burnsville. • June 11, July 9, Aug. 6 and 20 at the University of Minnesota Extension Office in Farmington. • June 25, July 23 and Aug. 13 at the Burnhaven Library in Burnsville. The late winter this year postponed the Master Gardeners Plant Sale, which has been moved to June 1 from 9 a.m. to noon. On sale will be perennials, annuals, fruits and vegetables, including heirloom tomatoes and More programs shrubs. People are encourThe partnership is in aged to arrive early for the line with the Master Gar- best selection. The sale ecutive director. “It is a great opportunity for kids in Dakota County to learn about gardening from the experts and experience the excitement of harvesting and eating the vegetables they grew. This is a perfect opportunity to teach kids how much fun it actually is to eat healthy.” Last year, the YMCA’s Community Garden provided produce for the food shelf and depended on community volunteers for planting, tending and harvesting of crops. In addition to that, Junior Master Gardeners will learn about various plants, the environment and the community service. McManus said most youths who have been part of past programs often know very little about gardening from the outset. “They are very excited about going and picking weeds, but that wanes by the end of summer,” McManus said. Youths ages 8-13 are encouraged to apply for the up to 12 spots. Registration can be done online at ymcatwincities.org or in person at the Eagan Y. The program will run from June 11 to Aug. 27. For more information, contact Karen Roberts at 651-683-4717 or karen. roberts@ymcatwincities. org.

The Junior Master Gardener Program is moving this summer from Rosemount to Eagan, where students will plant their crops at the Eagan YMCA. (Photo submitted) will be held regardless of rain at the Master Gardeners Research and Display Garden in Rosemount. For more information or to request an application to become a master gardener in Dakota County, contact Peggy Madden, Master Gardener support staff member, at 651-4807700 or margaret.madden@co.dakota.mn.us.

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the nursery where many plants are stored. McManus said the long-term goal is to move the Master Gardeners to Whitetail Woods Regional Park, which will be located south of County Road 46 west of Vermillion Highlands.

As for the master gardeners space in Rosemount, also removed were the peony, iris and herb gardens. There is still plenty of room to roam, as the iconic University of Minnesota “M” logo flower garden remains along with the rain and sustainable Email Tad Johnson at gardens, other plots and tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com.

Mock crash is sobering reminder during prom season by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

It’s a special time of the year for high school students. It is the season for elaborate proposals, corsages, limousine rides, perfect dresses, dinner reservations, dancing and memories. It can be a wild time for high school students during prom season. But, how wild, exactly? Behind all the excitement stand anxious parents and the watchful eyes of safety officers. “Kids are having a great time, but kids will be teenagers,” Rosemount High School dean of students Drew Storley said. “You want them to think carefully; make sure it stays a celebration and not something else.” Prom, homecoming and graduation are annual causes for celebration, but they can be magnets for trouble. So school districts and communities have taken steps to make sure these events are remembered with smiles.

Crashing the party One of the most effective methods of teaching young people about their

own safety is showing them what happens when things get out of control. Rosemount High School was the site of a mock crash Thursday in the school parking lot where juniors and seniors witnessed what happens when alcohol mixes with driving. It involved two cars, one carrying a parent and child, and another filled with Rosemount students dressed for prom. Police and an ambulance were called to help who they could before making arrests. Perhaps one of the more effective reminders is that the cars used were destroyed in accidents caused by drinking and driving. A helicopter airlifts one of the students away while a funeral home comes to gather the fatalities. All of the juniors and seniors were 50 feet from the action. There’s also a program for ninth- and 10th-graders featuring three speakers whose lives have been affected forever by drivingrelated accidents, along with a panel discussion. Several of the speakers have had a family member or someone close to them

“My stress level has gone down to a zero! I feel much more confident!”

die in an alcohol-related accident, but two spoke about distracted driving and the importance of wearing a seat belt. “You have a lot of kids that say it will never happen to me because I don’t drink, but we try to show them that one quick decision can change a life,” Storley said. Rosemount holds the event every other year so every student will experience the presentation before graduation. “It’s pretty powerful stuff,” Storley said. “Some kids don’t realize how powerful it is. We always have special ed services and counseling services available. Everybody has different circumstances. For some it might hit a little to close to home.”

long it takes for the emergency services to respond. They see in movies and TV, the ambulance arrives right away. They’re seeing it drawn out in real time and seeing their peers involved.” Storley has been helping organize prom at Rosemount for 17 years.

“I almost never have anything negative,” he said. “I’ve never had to recognize any discipline issue. The kids have built up this moment as the end-all, be-all event of the year, so they’re not going to take any risks.” Rosemount’s prom once again will be at the Great

Hall in St. Paul. Grand march begins at 5:30 p.m. and dancing starts at 8:30 p.m. About 30 adults will be present as chaperones in addition to the on-staff security.

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Education School meal prices to rise in District 196 by Jessica Harper SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Parents and students in District 196 can expect school meal prices to rise. The Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District unan-

imously approved a proposal to increase daily lunch prices by 10 cents and breakfast by 5 cents at all district schools. The increase is being made to meet federal requirements. The Federal Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, which was enacted in

response to childhood obesity, requires public schools to meet new nutrition guidelines and aims to equalize the price of school meals across all districts. Although the act aims to ensure no child goes hungry, a number of families have

stopped participating in the school meal program due to rising prices, said Wendy Knight, district food and nutrition coordinator. District schools have served 1,400 fewer meals per day this school year since the price in-

crease was imposed last year. Last year’s increase was also made to meet federal requirements. Jessica Harper is at jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com or facebook. com/sunthisweek.

Five area schools earn top Newsweek ranking Five schools in the Sun Thisweek and Dakota County Tribune coverage area were among the top 1,206 public high schools ranked from 2011-12 data received from nearly 2,500 schools that self-reported results for Newsweek’s 2013 America’s Best High Schools list released May 6. Newsweek invited 5,000 schools to participate.

The rankings for the schools and their composite Newsweek scores were: • No. 302 – Eastview High School, 3.34. • No. 452 – Eagan High School, 3.25. • No. 769 – Lakeville South High School, 3.11. • No. 983 – Rosemount High School, 3.03. • No. 1206 – Apple Valley

High School, 2.92. The ranking aimed to determine those schools that “have proven to be the most effective in turning out college-ready graduates.” Schools received a composite Newsweek score based on graduation rate; college acceptance rate; the number of students enrolled in Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and

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Advance International Certificate of Education courses; AP, IB, and AICE testing frequency and average scores; and SAT and ACT scores. Following are the schools’ results in graduation percentage, college-bound percentage, average ACT score and average AP test score. • Eastview – 99, 92, 24.3, 4.1. • Eagan – 97, 94, 24.9, 3.7.

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Fairview Ridges Hospital, Burnsville, awarded scholarships to graduating students from 10 area high schools. The Medical Staff Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership. The scholarships, which can be used for any post-secondary educational program, were presented at a breakfast honoring the students and their parents on May 9. Pictured, left to right, seated: Blair Kelly, Apple Valley High School; Alivia Lind, Farmington High School; Brianna Kozemzak, School of Environmental Studies; Sarah Davidson, Burnsville High School. Standing: Jessica Vanderscoff, M.D.; Pete Toensing, M.D., Fairview Ridges chief of staff; Aimee Song, M.D., chief elect. Scholarship recipients not pictured: Kasey ah Pook, Eagan High School; Kelly Bryant, Eastview High School; Nicholas DeGrood, Lakeville North High School; Audrey Lane, Lakeville South High School; Eric Nagarajan, Prior Lake High School; Natalie Hillerson, Rosemount High School. (Photo submitted)

Kathleen Klima of Apple Valley was recognized as a top student during “An Evening of Excellence” at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Klima was chosen for recognition by the Sociology and Archaeology Department. She will be teaching in Miami with the Teach for America program after graduation May 19. Jennifer Corcoran of Apple Valley has received the 2013 Student Leadership Award from the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences Alumni Society. University of Nebraska-Lincoln, spring graduates, from Apple Valley – Allison Elizabeth Benner, B.J., journalism; Kari Janson, B.S., business administration; Philip Kapalka, B.S., business administration. Minnesota State University, Mankato, spring graduates, from Apple Valley – Jonathan Alland, B.S., finance; Nicholas Bauler, B.S., urban and regional studies; Ethan Blomquist, B.S., automotive engineering tech.; Khang Bui, B.S., information technology; Michael Davis, B.S., community health; Eric Diep, B.S.E., general engineering; Andrew Dziekan, B.S., law enforcement, magna cum laude; Jacob Edwinson, B.S., law enforcement, magna cum laude; Kristin Haberman, B.S., community health; Chenin Holtzworth, B.S., nursing, magna cum laude; Vineeta Lall, B.S., nursing; Jennifer Lang, M.S., communication disorders; Kimberly Lawrence, B.S., elementary education, cum laude; Lucas Martin,

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Local pet grooming salon has ‘shear’ success Groomingdale’s has expanded to three cities south of the river by Theresa Malloy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Since opening in Eagan in 1988, Groomingdale’s Pet Salons has grown and expanded making it a leading dog salon in the area. Owner Jennifer Rohde said what makes the business strong is that, “We’ve got the most talented people, I think, in our industry.” “We have seen an increase in more families having multiple pets, and I take care of them like a regular family member,” Rohde said. “They come in really regularly.” She even has loyal clients who moved out of state and will bring their pets back for an appointment when they come back into town. Along with her husband Bruce Rohde, the couple own and manage the three locations in Farmington, Eagan and Lakeville.

The Farmington couple took over ownership from founder Cheryl Richardson about six years ago. Richardson still works at the Lakeville location as a groomer. Bruce keeps his day job, but the two work as a team. “We work on it all the time, but we love it,” Jennifer said. Jennifer used to work as a groomer before becoming an owner. She started raising Yorkies and realized how quickly their hair grows. She decided to see if bathing dogs could turn out to be something that she loved. Every day she said she is “excited to see our amazing staff and all our great dogs.” At its ribbon cutting celebration at the Farmington location at 18450 Pilot Knob Road on Friday, May 11, Mayor Todd Larson, Economic Development Authority mem-

bers Geraldine Jolley, and Steve Wilson, and city staff joined in the celebration. Groomingdale’s will host its final ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. Friday, May 17, at its Lakeville location. Free nail trims for pets will be offered on the Friday of the ribbon cuttings and the Saturday following. People can enter a drawing for free pet grooming with a grand prize drawing for one year’s worth of free grooming, and one free grooming from each salon location. Patrick Nau Photography will provide a free sitting and an 8-by-10 color photograph of clients’ freshly groomed pets. For more information, visit the website at www. home.groomingdalesmn. Groomingdale’s Pet Salons celebrated its 25th anniversary with a ribbon cutting at its com. Farmington location Friday, May 10. Owners Bruce and Jennifer Rohde were joined Email Theresa Malloy at by Groomingdale’s staff, Mayor Todd Larson, city staff and Farmington Economic theresa.malloy@ecm-inc.com. Development Authority members Geraldine Jolley, and Steve Wilson. (Photo by Theresa Malloy)

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The Fantastic Sam’s at 2075 Cliff Road in Eagan will celebrate its first anniversary with specials on haircuts, color, highlights, conditioning treatments and waxes starting Monday, May 20, through Nelson elected Thursday, May 23. A percentage of all life director for proceeds from the fourday event will be donated association to the Eagan Resource Shawn Nelson, presiCenter food shelf. Call dent of Burnsville-based 651-379-0697 for infor- New Spaces, has been mation. elected a life director of the National Association of Home Builders. Patio Town To be eligible as a offers free NAHB life director, members must have served as seminars Patio Town, 2801 High- a voting director for 10 way 13, Burnsville, will years, have attended at offer free seminars on least two board meetings building paver patios and annually as well as receive a recommendation from retaining walls. their local association

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Memorial Day weekend at Belzer’s Jeff Belzer Chevrolet Dodge Kia in Lakeville is celebrating its grand re-opening in May with a “Bun-Believable” Dine and Drive event Memorial Day weekend. The dealership will serve free hot dogs to all customers throughout the weekend. On Saturday, May 25, K-TWIN will broadcast live from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Attendees can enter to win prizes like a television, Kindle Fire, restaurant gift certificate and event tickets.

Dakota Electric Association, Farmington, was awarded the Outstanding Program Participation Award by the Peak Load Management Alliance. The award recognizes Dakota Electric’s “success and ability to achieve a Credit union significant amount of customer participation and rewards youth load reduction.” financial literacy More than 47,000 DaBurnsville-based US kota Electric members Federal Credit Union participate in its off-peak took part in National program.

Credit Union Youth Week in April by celebrating youth financial literacy all month long. Youth Week, a Credit Union National Association-sponsored event, was held April 2127. US Federal made this a month-long event with giveaways, youth account opening bonuses, prize drawings and a coloring contest. A total of 151 new youth memberships were opened in April with more than $282,000 made in deposits to youth accounts, making this year the most successful Youth Month at US Federal.

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Business Calendar To submit items for the Business Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce events: • Tuesday, June 4, 7:30-9 a.m., Chamber Coffee Connections, IMAX Theatre, 12000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley. Burnsville Chamber of Commerce events: • Wednesday, May 22, 3-7 p.m., opening day, Innovative Office Solutions, 151 E. Cliff Road, Burnsville. Free. RSVP required at http://innovativeos. com/rsvp. Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce events: • Thursday, May 23, 8-9 a.m., Farmington Coffee Brew HaHa, Park Dental, 511 Elm St., Farmington. Information: Jessy Annoni at 651-288-9202. • Tuesday, May 28, 7:30-

8:30 a.m., Rosemount Area Business Council, Paul Eggren - State Farm Insurance, 14450 S. Robert Trail, Suite 204, Rosemount. Information: Jessy Annoni at 651-288-9202. Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce events: • Friday, May 17, 10-11 a.m., ribbon cutting, Groomingdale’s Pet Salons, 17673 Kenwood Trail. • Monday, May 20, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Chamber Golf Classic Tournament, Brackett’s Crossing Country Club, 17976 Judicial Road. Sold out. • Thursday, May 30, 10 a.m., ribbon cutting/office move, Finish Line Wellness, 4401 Eagan Drive, Savage. • Wednesday, June 5, 7:308:30 a.m., Morning Brew, Edward Jones, 20730 Holyoke Ave.

Pawn America’s Rixmann is Entrepreneur of Year finalist Brad Rixmann, founder and CEO of Burnsvillebased Pawn America, was named a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2013 program in the Upper Midwest region. The award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Rixmann was selected from a pool of nominees by a panel of independent judges. Awards will

be presented at a gala on June 13 at the Marriott City Center hotel in Minneapolis. He is among 19 other Minnesota business leaders who were selected as finalists for the award. Now in its 27th year, the Entrepreneur of the Year program has expanded globally to recognize entrepreneurs in more than 140 cities and more than 50 countries throughout the world. Regional award winners go on to compete at the national level. The awards are sponsored and produced by Ernst & Young LLP.

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Alex Daley and Matt Scott of Eagan hope to bring soccer fields to impoverished communities across the world through their nonprofit, Dribble Daily. (Photo by Jessica Harper)

Eagan residents to dribble across America Duo hopes to bring soccer to youths by Jessica Harper SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

years as a unique way to raise money for a cause. As Dribble Daily began to take shape, Daley and Scott decided to take on the challenge for their own nonprofit. They said they hope their journey will raise awareness for soccer, in addition to raising money for Dribble Daily. Daley and Scott hope to complete the trip on a shoestring budget by sleeping in a tent or with host families. A van will follow them on their journey carrying supplies. The group will begin at the Minnesota/Canadian border and will end at the Iowa border. Daley and Scott said they hope to travel an average of 20 miles per day. The two men have trained for their upcoming trip for more than a month but know it will be a trying feat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Putting our bodies through that level of fatigue and stress is the biggest challenge,â&#x20AC;? Scott said. Both men have backpacked across Southeast Asia and are no strangers to strenuous walks. Each day, the group will make a video of Daley and Scott doing soccer ball tricks, which will be posted on the Dribble Daily website and social media. Local residents are encouraged to join the Eagan natives as they pass their different communities. Daley and Scott said they hope to visit several inner city communities during their trip across the nation, including Compton, Calif. They hope to connect with community advocates and sponsors to help make it possible. As they begin their journey, Daley and Scott continue to seek donations and corporate sponsors. Daley and Scott said they hoping to raise as much as possible but arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seeking a set dollar amount. Fans can follow Daley and Scott on their journey and watch daily videos on Facebook and twitter @ Dribble Daily. For more information or to make a tax deductible donation, visit dribbledaily.org.

Two Eagan residents hope to accomplish a feat few others have â&#x20AC;&#x201C; dribble a soccer ball across America, all while raising money for charity. Alex Daley and Matt Scott plan to begin their journey across Minnesota on May 21 in advance of their dribble across America this fall. The University of St. Thomas graduates will take an estimated 21 days to complete the 420 mile trip across the state. Their goal isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t to break a world record, but to raise money for their nonprofit, Dribble Daily, which provides soccer fields and gear for disadvantaged children across the world. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope to be a catalyst for change,â&#x20AC;? Daley, 23, said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The government canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it alone. The private sector needs to step up and do it.â&#x20AC;? The organization is the brain child of Daley, Scott and fellow St. Thomas graduate Mike Valesano who set out to create social change in impoverished communities through the game of soccer. Scott and Daley drew their inspiration from a trip to Nepal in the spring of 2012. The Eagan High School graduates met with children from a nearby boarding school and were inspired to create a soccer field and purchase equipment for the school with donations they gathered. From there, Dribble Daily was born. The organization aims to create rooftop soccer fields and community gardens in inner city communities to battle childhood obesity and promote healthy living. Daley, a former college soccer player and avid fan, and Scott said they believe soccer could also help bring the community together. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soccer transcends racial, ethnic and cultural barriers,â&#x20AC;? Scott, 24, said. Daley and Scott oversee the organization full time and are currently working to create soccer fields in inner city communities in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Scott and Daley hope to achieve their goal by partnering with local government entities, neighborhood groups and nonprofits. Jessica Harper is at jessica. They had thought harper@ecm-inc.com or about dribbling across the facebook.com/sunthisweek. nation for the past three

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At the wheel for 13 years Dakota County Technical College President Ron Thomas to turn over the keys of this economic engine by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

There probably is no greater local economic engine than Dakota County Technical College. The man behind the wheel of that vehicle for the past 13 years will hand over the keys not long after this weekend’s spring graduation ceremony when emotions will be running higher than usual. College President Ron Thomas, who will know many of the graduates by name along with their stories of perseverance, will emphasize those handshakes and hugs a little more, knowing that his last day is approaching fast. “I’ve enjoyed every day of it,” Thomas said on Tuesday. “It was a difficult decision. The college is doing exceptionally well. I felt it was time to start to open the next chapter of my life.” The Lakeville resident since 1999 doesn’t know what exactly that next chapter will entail, but he’s sure it will include more trips with wife Ann to see their two sons Trent and Kalen and their families in Arizona and Washington, respectively, along with visiting his daughter, Taylor, a recent Northwestern University graduate working with the Poynter Institute in Florida. His role as father and grandfather extended to his college family, too, as he consistently went out of his way to talk to students in formal and informal settings. “That’s the greatest part of the job. That’s when you really know what’s going on,” Thomas said in reference to discovering ways the college can better meet the needs of its graduates. With a third of its stu-

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Whether through customized training, internships or school-to-work programs, the college is cooperating with more than 200 businesses, educational institutes and community groups. In an effort to meet the needs of its students, whose average age is 32, the college has created an estimated 130 new programs in the past 10 years. Thomas said that is reflective of the college’s philosophy – to respond to employment needs and turn out highly-skilled workers. Among those new programs were the establishment of the IT Training Center in Eagan (1999) and Partners in Higher Education in Apple Valley (2003). One year later, the Entrepreneurship/Small Business program expanded at the Partners’ site and the two-year Nanoscience Technology program was launched. “When they go out into the job market, they are well prepared,” Thomas said. “When our students are ready to graduate, they are fine-tuned for the workplace.” The college has been able to fulfill its role by having outstanding faculty and staff, according to Thomas. “This is a great college,” he said. “It is well respected through the state, region and the U.S.,” Thomas said. Thomas said he is leaving the college a better place than when he found it 13 years ago. That’s a legacy all those who have been touched by the college can appreciate.

dents with some college experience or a college degree, he has learned much from the returning veteran, the out-of-work electrician and the stay-athome parent who doesn’t want to stay at home anymore. Through those conversations, he has helped the college focus on its mission to provide education for employment. Thomas sums up the college’s efforts in one word – opportunity. He said the partnerships that have been formed during the past 13 years have strengthened the college’s ties with Dakota County. “I knew we had more opportunities out there,” he said of when he came to DCTC after serving as president of Coffeyville Community College in Coffeyville, Kan. Aside from giving employment opportunities to the estimated 5,000 forcredit students and 6,500 in specialized training, the college has partnered with businesses and industries to identify areas in which the college can provide training to current or future employees. Those partnerships Email Tad Johnson at have been forged with tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com. such companies as Uponor, Thomson Reuters and General Motors.

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signed into law by Gov. Mark Dayton on Tuesday. Garofalo stressed the importance of the amendment offered by Rep. David FitzSimmons, R-Albertville, on â&#x20AC;&#x153;civil marriageâ&#x20AC;? going onto the bill as a reason for his vote. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For me I was a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;noâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; vote on the bill, until Rep. FitzSimmons offered his religious freedom amendment to protect churches and faith-based organizations,â&#x20AC;? Garofalo said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And ultimately, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what moved me to a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;yesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; vote.â&#x20AC;? That provision, Garofalo said, was his â&#x20AC;&#x153;price for voting â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;yes.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The lawyers say this is strongest religious freedom legislation in the nation,â&#x20AC;? Garofalo said. FitzSimmons, with a go-ahead from House bill author Rep. Karen Clark, DFL-Minneapolis, a lesbian lawmaker, successfully amended the bill to insert the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;civilâ&#x20AC;? in references to marriage. FitzSimmons, who voted for the bill, said the addition of the word was to make plain that what happens in the courthouse and what happens in a church, synagogue, or mosque in

terms of marriage are two different things. Clarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legislation contained a provision stating religious organizations, associations or societies have sole control over their doctrine and that a licensed or ordained minister cannot be fined, penalized or subject to civil liability for refusing to solemnize a marriage for any reason. FitzSimmonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; provision was not enough for other area Republicans in the House or Senate to vote yes. Sen. Dan Hall, a volunteer police and fire department chaplain in Burnsville, a former volunteer chaplain at the Capitol and the founder and former CEO of the nonprofit Midwest Chaplains, said the legislation could spark civil disobedience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fool yourself today,â&#x20AC;? Hall said of thinking the vote ended the same-sex marriage debate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This document will split our schools, our churches, our towns, our counties, our state,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will hurt businesses and confuse children, more than any single issue has ever done since the Civil War.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;People ask me, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sen.

Hall, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you want to be on the right side of history?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The truth is, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m more concerned about being on the right side of eternity,â&#x20AC;? Hall said. Rep. Pam Myhra, RBurnsville, said children have a right to have a mother and father. Another Republican representative who has figured prominently in the gay-marriage debate has been Mary Liz Holberg of Lakeville. For a time, Holberg carried the amendment legislation while then-Sen. Michele Bachmann carried it in the Senate. Anti-amendment advocates at rallies once wore Tshirts with photos of Holberg and Bachmann on the front. Asked whether conservatives were on the wrong side of history in regard to same-sex marriage, Holberg questioned it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the wrong side. I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on the side of the majority of Minnesotans,â&#x20AC;? she said prior to last Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vote. Holberg carried the amendment the first time because she chaired the House Civil Law Com-

mittee and was concerned about perceived judicial activism. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But others wanted to take up the banner, and that was fine with me,â&#x20AC;? Holberg said. The marriage debate has been emotional. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were threats on my familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allowed to be outside the Capitol alone,â&#x20AC;? Holberg said. Republicans were spit on in the Capitol corridors after passing the amendment two years ago, she said. But she would temper her comments, Holberg said, by adding she has had conversations with Sen. Scott Dibble, DFL-Minneapolis, Senate marriage legislation bill author. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And many of those bad things he suffered as well. So I think the bad behavior occurs on both sides on the issue,â&#x20AC;? Holberg said. When asked if she thought the state would legalize same-sex marriage prior to the vote, Holberg said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think Minnesota is there yet. I really donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.â&#x20AC;?

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per average daily membership in 2003 to $1,035 per pupil in 2013, according to the Minnesota Department of Education. District 196 officials are considering asking voters to raise the levy referendum once again. The School Board approved on May 14 a proposal to consider asking voters this November to renew or approve a new levy of up to $1,666 per pupil, which is the state cap. The board made this decision to ensure they have the option to pursue a levy referendum next fall. The Legislature is considering a proposal to freeze levy referendum, which would prevent districts who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t declare their intent prior to May 31 or June 30 from seeking a referendum election.

The School Board can decide to ask for less than the state levy referendum cap but not more. Although the levy referendum has risen in District 196, the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s portion of property taxes on the average valued home has dropped from $1,288 in 2006 to $1,066 in 2013 due to falling home prices and tax relief efforts. Even if voters approve an increased levy, the district will be forced to make budget adjustments of up to $6 million in 2014-15 and up to $18 million in 2015-16. These adjustments would be a combination of cuts, fee increases and wage freezes. Solomon noted that the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s repayment of the K-12 funding shift imposed for several years will

do little to help the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial picture. The district would face deeper adjustments of up to $23 million in 2014-15 and up to $19 million if voters deny a levy increase. Budget woes are not new to District 196, which has made $34 million in adjustments since 2009. Although the district didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make new adjustments in 2012-13 and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t plan to in 2013-14, it continues to impose its four-year pay freeze. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think we can expect to make no pay increases much longer,â&#x20AC;? Board Member Rob Duchscher said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It encourages employees to migrate out of the district.â&#x20AC;?

lion in District 196. The Senateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposal is for a 1 percent increase in 2013-14 and no increase in 2014-15. The 2013-14 increase would amount to a $52 per pupil or $1.6 million more in funding for District 196. For planning purposes, district officials expect the Legislature will pass a 1 percent increase for both years. While state funding has lagged behind, local levy referendums have grown in recent years throughout Minnesota to make up the difference, Solomon said. The districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s levy has risen from $535 per pupil in 2003 to $1,042 per pupil in 2013. On average, school levies have increased from $352

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in student population is a function of some students returning to substance abuse, according to McGlynn. The Burnsville campus, located in rented office space at 12156 Nicollet Ave., has 23 students but has had as many as 45 in past years. Money troubles forced Sobriety High, which was started in 1989 in Edina, to close its Maplewood and Edina campuses after the 2009-10 school year. McGlynn said closing of the Burnsville and Coon Rapids campuses will leave only two sober high schools in the Twin Cities: Insight Recovery School, run by the White Bear Lake public schools, and P.E.A.S.E. Academy, a charter school in Minneapolis’ Dinkytown area. “It is a crisis to a small number of people,” McGlynn said. “I think there used to be as many as 22 years ago. But it’s been dropping over the last 10 years, more pronounced, I’d say, in the last five.”

Treatment-based referrals are the source of most of Sobriety High’s students, McGlynn said. Hinze, who attended Farmington’s Dodge Middle School, said he was ordered into treatment by his parents. “They just got sick and tired of me stealing from them and doing all this stuff,” said Hinze, who came to Alliance Academy his freshman year. “I can pretty much talk to anybody here: any teachers, any students,” he said. “It’s not like a mainstream school. The teachers here actually have an opportunity to get to know you, and they care about you.” Afraid of falling back into his old ways, Hinze plans to attend P.E.A.S.E. Academy next year instead of Farmington High School. It’s about a 40-minute bus ride from his stop in Apple Valley, he said.

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as a career.” The McHugh siblings joined the “Rock of Ages” tour in August of last year and will be performing with the show through the end of the summer. As for their plans after “Rock of Ages,”

both Danny and Megan McHugh plan to move to New York City to pursue musical theater there. “Always together,” Megan said of the siblings’ bond.

MAJESTIC, from 1A

that affects every joint in her body. “Riding helps with the arthritis,” Gansen said. “It’s a great way for me to get my body moving and not have an impact.” She described numerous transformations in children and veterans that she has witnessed from the therapies available at the ranch. “It’s amazing what goes on there,” Gansen said. “There’s nothing like – either a veteran or a kid – seeing the look on their face, the pure joy they have, when they’re able to make a horse do what they want.” While running the programs are Howard’s passion, the expense is getting too much for her to handle. She estimated costs at about $350,000 annually. In addition to programming costs, expenses mount for repairs, maintenance and veterinary and farrier bills, while hay has recently tripled in price. A long-held dream to build an indoor arena so the ranch can operate year-round and raise more revenue has yet to be realized, and funds are needed for it. Howard said she has for years contributed a signifi-

cant amount, but can no longer afford the expense. “I have been funding the ranch personally for quite some time,” she said. “I just don’t have the funding to continue at that level. We will have to cut back on programs if we don’t get funding.” Howard said she is worried that if donors do not come forward, the ranch will close. “The next point is selling the ranch,” Howard said. “I haven’t wanted to do it. I’ve hung on like a pit bull, but I can’t do it any more.” Gansen said if the ranch were closed, it would be a “serious disservice to our veterans. “Our veterans are not getting the help they need all the time,” Gansen said. “This is a program that can help individuals dealing with things like posttraumatic stress (disorder), suicidal thoughts and alcoholism. If it wasn’t there, when there is not a positive place for them, all that’s left is the negative.” For more information about donating or volunteer opportunities, go to www.majestichillsranch. org.

makes them feel involved.” The programs have helped children and young adults struggling with challenges, including autism, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, attention deficit disorders, cancer, vision and hearing impairments, abuse survivors, Down syndrome and paraplegia. There is something transforming about riding and connecting to the horses, said Larry Johnson, Majestic Hills Ranch board member and Army veteran. Johnson said he has witnessed veteran shut-ins suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder open up and regain the sense of camaraderie with others, often lost while battling the effects of physical pain and emotional trauma. “Therapy at the hospital is work,” Johnson said. “They come out to the ranch and it becomes a joy.” Army National Guard veteran Heather Gansen, 30, said she started as a children’s program volunteer at Majestic Hills Ranch, but then entered the Heroes on Horseback program herself for a debilitating form of arthritis

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Lightning softball player had extra-long wait for sections Hanegraaf sat out last season because of back trouble by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The softball playoffs haven’t started yet for Eastview High School, but Mckenzie Hanegraaf already knows she will enjoy them more than she did last year. That’s because she will step out of the dugout and onto the field, instead of off the field and into the dugout. Hanegraaf was a spectator as the Lightning finished third in the 2012 Section 3AAA tournament. Two back surgeries cost Hanegraaf her sophomore season. She played this season with no ill effects and helped the Lightning to a 10-4 record and the No. 2 seed in the section tournament. Eastview earned a first-round bye in the playoffs and advanced to the double-elimination portion of the tourney. The Lightning will play Apple Valley or Rosemount at 4:30 p.m. Friday at Dred Scott Fields in Bloomington. The section tournament runs through May 28 at Dred Scott.

Eastview’s Melissa Barry steals second base ahead of the throw to Eagan’s Blair Blanchette during the a South Suburban Conference softball game won by Eastview 2-0 on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Mike Shaughnessy) Hanegraaf, a junior captain, splits time between pitcher and first base and is one of three pitchers available to the Lightning. Eastview coach Trevor Monroe said he wouldn’t hesitate to use any or all of them. Hanegraaf said she’s up for whatever Monroe decides. “I know it will be a lot more fun than sitting on the bench and keeping the (score)book,” she said.

A stress fracture in a vertebra required the first back surgery. Pins were inserted to stabilize the area. Shortly before softball season was to start, Hanegraaf had more discomfort and a second procedure was done, this time to remove the pins. That washed out her 2012 season, but Hanegraaf said she has had few problems with her back since. Monroe said he has

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Eastview’s Mckenzie Hanegraaf puts the ball in play during the Lightning’s 2-0 victory over Eagan on Saturday. Hanegraaf has returned to the Eastview lineup after sitting out last season because of two back surgeries. (Photo by Mike Shaughnessy) tried to keep his team from focusing too much on its record – but still, it’s pretty good. Eastview, ranked ninth in Class AAA, has a one-run loss to No. 1 Lakeville North and a one-run loss to No. 2 Maple Grove. Monday, the Lightning lost 4-2 to Prior Lake on a walk-off homer in the bottom of

the seventh inning. The victory allowed the Lakers to jump over Eastview into second place in the South Suburban Conference. “One fly ball to left field isn’t going to define our season,” Monroe said. “The wind was blowing pretty hard to left. If not for the wind we have a

chance to catch it because we’ve got a good defensive team.” Although Eastview has a fairly young team, expectations were high based on last year’s playoff finish. Monroe said there’s a danger in being fixated on results. See SOFTBALL, 14A

Record conceals Eagles’ capabilities Baseball team below .500, but has beaten North, Eastview by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Opponents who yawn at the Apple Valley baseball team’s 5-7 record might want to take note of some of the teams the Eagles have beaten, such as South Suburban Conference leader Lakeville North and defending state Class AAA champion Eastview. Of course, that begs the question of why the Eagles are below .500 if they have victories over highly regarded opponents. Blame it on the ups and downs experienced by teenage athletes in a shortened season, Eagles coach Jeremy Hendrickson said. “Some days our pitching hasn’t been what we needed it to be and other days our hitting hasn’t been there,” Hendrickson said. “Then we have days like last Friday, when we beat Lakeville North in what was almost a perfect game for us.” Apple Valley beat Lakeville North 7-1 last Friday as Dusty Varpness pitched a complete game, holding the Panthers to five hits. “He didn’t strike out a lot of guys, but he didn’t walk many, either,” Hendrickson said. “He was around the plate the whole game.”

Apple Valley midfielder Nicole Van Beek (15) controls the ball against Bloomington Kennedy on Tuesday in a girls lacrosse match between the two South Suburban Conference schools nicknamed the “Eagles.” Kennedy’s Eagles won 12-9 and Apple Valley dropped to 4-4 overall. (Photo by Rick Orndorf) Apple Valley forward Katie Moynihan (right) battles a Bloomington Kennedy player for possession during a South Suburban Conference girls lacrosse game Tuesday. (Photo by Rick Orndorf)

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Golfers throughout Minnesota had to wait impatiently for spring to arrive. Now, Eastview boys coach Mark Wanous has to deal with another waiting game – waiting for all his players to show up with good scores in the same tournament. The Lightning has had four players break 80 in a tournament at one time or another this season, but going into Tuesday’s South Suburban Conference tourney at Brackett’s Crossing had not had more than two shoot in the 70s in the same event. “We thought a good goal would be to finish in the top half of the conference,” said Wanous, whose

team finished fifth and sixth in the first two SSC tournaments. “We’ve only played four tournaments, where at this time last year we’d already played 12. But everybody’s in the same boat.” Plus, some of the rounds Eastview has played have been in miserable weather. Last weekend at the Detroit Lakes Northwest Classic, a 36hole event, teams endured wind and rain the first day and 35-40 mph winds the second day. Eastview finished seventh of 11 teams in that tournament. The Section 3AAA tournament is less than two weeks away, with the first round scheduled for May 28 at Goodrich Golf Course. “We have to take advantage of all the prac-

tice time we can get at Valleywood,” Wanous said. “There isn’t much room for off-days now.” The Lightning has “some young kids, and some veterans,” the coach said. “It’s a good mix. And it’s a group with a lot of ability.” Senior Kirby McPhee came close to reaching last year’s state tournament, losing in a playoff for a qualifying spot from Section 3. He has been one of the Lightning’s top players this year with a 76 at Creeksbend in the SSC season opener and a 79 at Perham Lakeside in the first round of the Detroit Lakes tourney. Alex Reller, also a senior, shot a career-best 71 (1 under par) last week at Bunker Hills in the Coon

Rapids Invitational. Reller finished third individually, and Eastview shot a season-low 311 to finish sixth of 22 teams. Sophomore Adam Callies shot 77 at Bunker Hills. Jayson Gouette, another sophomore, shot 75 – seven strokes below his previous seasonbest – at Perham Lakeside. Senior Brady Kelley and sophomore Matt Kratz also are playing regularly on varsity, and senior Alex King has seen time in the varsity lineup. Wanous said one of the disadvantages of the shorter season is it gives junior varsity players less time to make a run at varsity spots. The Lightning’s top seven is likely to remain the top seven See GOLF, 14A

Sophomore infielder Cole Johnson had two hits and two RBI, and senior first baseman Andy Ostapowycz also had two hits. The Eagles had another well-pitched game from Noah Ford in a rematch Saturday against North, but the offense couldn’t get going and Apple Valley lost 2-1. Apple Valley likely won’t have a chance to win the South Suburban title, but the Section 3AAA playoffs – which begin May 24 – offer a chance for a fresh start. “That is kind of nice,” Hendrickson said. “The games we’ve won and the close games we’ve had tell the guys we have a chance to beat anybody in our section.” The Eagles are averaging about 3.5 runs a game and Hendrickson said he would like to see more from the offense. Ostapowycz and Doug Parks have been the most consistent hitters. “Right now, Andy would be our MVP,” Hendrickson said. “He’s playing great defense and he’s made some real improvement at the plate. This has been a really nice season for him.” Parks, a third-year starter, has hit a couple of homers and is the biggest

power threat in the lineup. “He had the proverbial sophomore slump last year but is hitting the ball hard this year,” the coach said. Dustin Fronk, who joined the baseball team late after helping the basketball team win the state championship, has settled in as the leadoff hitter and left fielder. Senior Brady Arthur and junior Jamil Dunbar have added depth to the pitching staff, something the Eagles will need is they are to make a deep run in the section playoffs. Apple Valley has a split doubleheader against Burnsville on Friday, with the first game at 4 p.m. at Apple Valley High School and the second at 7:30 at Alimagnet Park in Burnsville. The Eagles close the regular season Monday with a doubleheader at Rosemount starting at 3 p.m. The fifth through 12th seeds in Section 3AAA will play single-elimination games May 24, with the winners advancing to the double-elimination portion of the section tournament beginning May 27. Email Mike Shaughnessy at mike.shaughnessy@ecminc.com.

Notebook: Rosemount aims for True Team track championship by Mike Shaughnessy and Prior Lake are in SUN THISWEEK the girls meet. Lakeville DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE South is defending girls The weather has final- Class AAA True Team ly heated up, and so too champion. has the high school track Rosemount last won and field season. the boys True Team Several South Subur- championship in 2011. ban Conference schools The Irish won their will send teams to the eighth section True Team state Class AAA True title in nine years last Team finals Friday at week in Apple Valley. Stillwater High School. One event to watch All of the SSC schools for the Irish boys is the are gearing up for the 4x100-meter relay, where conference champi- Preston Webb, Tray Ashonships Tuesday and by-Phan, Grant Jackson Wednesday at Eagan and Tegan Overbey ran High School. a school-record 42.9 Rosemount will try for seconds in the section a fifth consecutive top- meet. It’s also the fastthree finish at the Class est reported time in that AAA True Team finals. event in Minnesota this SSC members Lakeville season. South, Lakeville North See NOTEBOOK, 14A

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from guys taking good at bats, making plays in the field, that kind of thing,” Swansson said. “And the pitchers have to throw strikes. We played 18 innings in our doubleheader against Eagan. We had one pitcher who threw 8 1/3 innings and one who pitched nine. Both were below 100 pitches, which tells you they threw strikes.” Jake Schulze remains the Irish’s No. 1 starting pitcher. Luke Dahl, a sophomore, also has thrown consistently well, Swansson said, and Ben Smith, Alex Hassebroek and Nick Seipel have given the Irish innings. Dahl pitched a complete game Monday against defending state Class AAA champion Eastview even though he wound up with a 4-3 loss. Only two of Eastview’s runs were earned. Swansson said the Irish have had hitting contributions throughout the lineup. Jordan Turner, the leadoff hitter, is batting close to .400 and senior catcher Anthony Winter was at .385. Seipel had eight RBI in the Jefferson doubleheader, while senior Danny Farris has hit about .650 in Rosemount’s last six games. Rosemount plays a doubleheader at South Suburban Conference leader Lakeville North at 3 p.m. Friday. The Irish are home against Apple Valley in a doubleheader at 3 p.m. Monday, May 20, and close the regular sea-

son at home against Simley at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday. After the Irish limped to a 5-16 record last season, the Lakeville North doubleheader, in particular, could show them just how much progress they have made. “That’s going to be a big test, especially against a team that could be the No. 1 seed in our section,” Swansson said.

“We try not to look so much at wins and losses, but how we’re playing,” he said. “One thing we can control is our effort, and one thing we realize is it’s a team effort. It’s not just one player or one position.” The players also had to get used to an almostnew coaching staff. An interim staff coached the Lightning last year before Monroe was named permanent head coach last summer. Monroe, a teacher at Eastview High, is a former head baseball coach at Rosemount and a former softball assistant at Farmington. He also has coached youth fastpitch teams in the Minnesota Irish program. “Most of us knew who he was,” Hanegraaf said. “A bunch of us played against teams that he coached (in the summer). “It was kind of cool to start over with a new staff. Our old coaches were phenomenal, but starting

question of how to make best use of limited practice time. Although Wanous said, “I’m sure the kids would like to be on the course or the driving range,” he has directed them to the practice green for short game work. Particularly in this shortened season, the teams with the sharpest short games are the ones most likely to advance to the state tournament. And that’s a goal the Lightning, which last qualified for

state in 2011, still considers realistic. Eastview will compete in the Dakota County Invitational on Saturday at Emerald Greens. The Lightning plays in the final South Suburban Conference tournament at Inverwood in Inver Grove Heights on Tuesday before going to Brainerd for a two-day event.

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Sweeping doubleheaders can do all kinds of good things for a baseball team’s record – and its psyche. The revamped South Suburban Conference schedule has resulted in numerous doubleheaders. Last week, Rosemount played two, twice. The Irish swept Eagan and Bloomington Jefferson and moved above .500. Rosemount was 7-6 overall and 7-5 in the South Suburban Conference going into Wednesday’s game against Bloomington Kennedy. “The schedule all of us are playing tests how much pitching you have,” Rosemount coach Chris Swansson said. “In a normal season, you’d use your top pitcher at the beginning of the week and sometimes at the end of the week. This year teams have to use a lot more pitchers.” Last week Rosemount beat Eagan 7-6 and 2-1, then swept Bloomington Jefferson 14-11 and 9-5. Pitching helped keep the Irish in the games, and they also showed an ability to come back. In their first game at Jefferson, they trailed 11-5 before coming back to win. In the first game of the Eagan doubleheader the Irish fell behind 6-0 in the first inning before coming back to win in 11 innings. The comebacks “come GOLF, from 13A for the rest of the season, even though players such as freshman Jake Reller (Alex’s younger brother) have played well for the JV team. Eastview’s players and coaches traveled to Arizona over spring break in late March, which seems like a long time ago considering the Minnesota weather kept them indoors for several weeks after they returned. Now, it’s a

Scoreboard dedication Rosemount High School will have a new scoreboard at its varsity baseball field, and it will be dedicated between games of Monday’s doubleheader against Apple Valley. It will be dedicated in honor of former Irish coach Craig Kusick, and Kusick’s number (44) will be on the new scoreboard. Kusick, a former Minnesota Twins player, coached in Rosemount’s baseball program for 23 years, including 13 as the head varsity coach. His teams reached the state tournament seven times, including six years in a row from 1993-98. In 2004, he was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome, a condition that can result in leukemia. He died in September 2006 at age 57. Email Mike Shaughnessy at mike.shaughnessy@ecminc.com.

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NOTEBOOK, from 13A The Class AAA True Team finals begin at 4 p.m. Friday, with the awards ceremony scheduled for 9:15. The South Suburban meet features the state record holder in the pole vault – Lakeville South’s Lee Bares, who cleared 15-9 in the Section 1AAA True Team meet. Other top athletes include Eagan senior distance runner Danielle Anderson, Eastview jumper Ryan Lockard, Eagan sprinters Jake Gourley, Maddie Gourley and Emerald Egwim, Rosemount hurdler Rachel Schow and Lakeville South hurdler Shania Burns. Competition at the South Suburban championships begins at 3:30 p.m. both days.

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fresh is fun, too.” Hanegraaf is hitting about .500 and belted a walk-off homer in the 11th inning of Eastview’s 2-1 victory over Bloomington Jefferson. That might have been the Lightning’s biggest victory of the regular season. Center fielder Courtney Wissbaum was batting above .400, while Melissa Barry moved from the outfield to take over at shortstop. Both are sophomores, as are starting third baseman Julia Luciano and catcher Kara Sjostrom. Ninth-graders Jamie Reynolds (designated player) and Hailey Monroe (left field). Kerrigan Hoshaw, another sophomore, has seen a lot of time in the pitching circle and likely will be the starter in the playoff opener. Catcher Emily Larson, outfielder/pitcher Marissa Leners, and infielders Rachel Young and Christie Seaberg are the seniors on the roster. With such a wide range

of ages on the roster, Hanegraaf said the Lightning’s biggest improvement might be off the field, rather than on. “Our team chemistry is much better,” she said. “We’ve had some battles in the past, but we’ve gotten stuff together off the field. We all talk, we’re together as a team and there are no cliques.” That means Eastview can place its undivided attention on playoff opponents. Somewhere along the way, the Lightning could face No. 1-seeded Lakeville North. Last week North edged Eastview 4-3 in a South Suburban game. “We had the bases loaded with two outs but couldn’t get them in. We played very well against them,” said Hanegraaf, sounding line someone who’s aching for another chance.

Students from Apple Valley, Eagan and Eastview high schools are among the finalists for the St. Paul Downtown Lions Club awards, given annually to top amateur athletes. Apple Valley senior Jaryn Pipkins is a fourtime all-conference athlete in track and field and is three-time allconference in basketball. She will compete in track and field at Dartmouth College. Eagan’s Danielle Anderson, a University of Minnesota recruit, has won multiple state medals in track and cross country. She led Eagan to second in the state Class AA cross country meet last fall. She also was second in the 3,200 meters in the 2012 Class AA girls track and field meet. Eastview senior Ryan McNamara helped the Lightning win the state

boys lacrosse championship last year. He also was a member of the Eastview team that qualified for the 2013 state Class AA boys hockey tourney. He will play lacrosse at Marquette University. The St. Paul Downtown Lions Club established the award in 1943. Since 1988, it has named one male and one female winner. Previous winners include baseball hall of famer Dave Winfield, Heisman Award winner Chris Weinke, Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer and U.S. Olympic women’s hockey standout Natalie Darwitz. This year’s awards will be presented Tuesday, May 21, at the Prom Center in Oakdale.

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Painting, Roofing & Siding Will beat any written estimate. Call now for Spring Discounts up to 30% off. Free est. 612-490-7602

612-210-5267 952-443-9957 •FREE ESTIMATES •INSURED

Full Interior & Exterior www.ktpainting.com

651-452-4802

2470

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

R&J Construction * Decks * Basements *Kitchen/Bath Remod *Roofing & Siding *All Types of Tile Free Quotes & Ideas All Home Repairs! Excell Remodeling, LLC Interior & Exterior Work One Call Does it All! Call Bob 612-702-8237 or Dave 612-481-7258

••Handy Man•• 612-865-2879 Lic #BC638227 Insured

Plumbing

A RENEW PLUMBING •Drain Cleaning •Repairs •Remodeling •Lic# 060881-PM Bond/Ins 952-884-9495 SAVE MONEY - Competent master plumber needs work. Lic#M3869 Jason 952-891-2490

YOU CALL - WE GO! Master Plumber Res/Comm Plumbing Mike 651-755-1449

2490

Powerwashing

DECK CLEANING

& STAINING Professional and Prompt Guaranteed Results.

651-699-3504

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Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

* Roofing * Siding Gutters * Soffit/Fascia

TOPSIDE, INC. 612-869-1177 Licensed * Bonded * Insured 33 Yrs Exp. A+ Rating BBB

A Family Operated Business Roofing/Tear-offs New Construction

BBB Free Est. MC/Visa No Subcontractors Used. Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586

2420

Stump Removal

2600

Al & Rich's Low Cost Stump Removal, Portable Mach. Professional tree trimming & removal. ◆ ◆ 952-469-2634 ◆ ◆

Call Jeff for

Stump Removal Narrow Access Backyards Fully Insured

Jeff 612-578-5299 NOVAK STUMP REMOVAL Free Est Lic/Ins 952-888-5123 STUMP GRINDING Free Ests. Best $$. Ins'd Brett 612-290-1213

Tree Service

2620

651-338-5881 Absolute Tree Service Exp'd. Prof., Lic., Ins'd. Reasonable Rates. absolutetreeservicemn.com

PAUL BUNYAN TREE SERVICE, INC. Tree Trimming & Removal Insured 952-445-1812

paulbunyantreeserviceinc.com

Painting

$0 For Estimate Timberline Tree & Landscape. Spring Discount - 25% Off Tree Trimming, Tree Removal, Stump Grinding 612-644-8035 Remove Large Trees & Stumps CHEAP

20+ Yrs Experience Roggenbuck Tree Care, LLC. Licensed-Bonded-Insured Call (612)636-1442

612-275-2574

AJ's Tree Service Trimming & Removal Free Estimates & Insured

Painting

2420

A Fresh Look, Inc. Interior/Exterior Painting by the Pros Bonded & Insured Free Est. • Senior Discounts

Landscaping

Let Us Increase the Value of Your Home • Brick Patios, Driveways & Sidewalks • Keystone or Boulder Walls

Lic. #BC626700

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

• Landscaping Rock & Mulch • Full Landscape Services • Lawn Irrigation

FREE ESTIMATES • Licensed/Insured

952-890-4334 • 651-482-0088

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952-451-3792

Lic #BC156835 • Insured We Take Care of Insurance Claims Offering the Best Extended Manufacturers Warranty

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

Statuscontractinginc.com

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

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

Credit Cards Accepted

“Soon To Be Your Favorite Contractor!”

www.mdconcrete.net

londonairechimney service.com

Why Wait Roofing LLC

2510

Concrete Dumpster Service Carpentry Baths & Tile Fencing Windows Gutters Water/Fire Damage Doors Lic•Bond•Ins Visa Accepted

SWEEP • INSP. • REPAIR

Int./Ext. Painting & Remodeling, 26 yrs, Ins., Ref's. Mike 763-434-0001

All Your GREEN Needs:

Handyperson

• Stamped Concrete • Standard Concrete • Fire Pits & Patios • Driveways • Athletic Courts • Steps & Walks • Floors & Aprons

Chimney & FP Cleaning

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

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

17yrs Exp Owner/Operator Weekly Mowing, Fertilizing, Pruning, Power Rake, Aeration Landscaping. Call 952-406-1229

20+ Yrs Exp

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

H20 Damage – Plaster Repair

Lawn & Garden

2360

Painting

Engelking Coatings, LLC Painting, Staining, Coatings 20+yrs exp. Int/Ext. Ins'd www.engelking coatings.com Mark 612-481-4848

2510

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

• Patios • Rock • Mulch • Plantings • Skid Work • Draintile •Ret. Walls etc.

2420

One Ap Lawn Fertilizer Shipped to your door! allamericanlawncare.com

TEAM ELECTRIC

Wall/Ceiling Repair/Texture Tile, Carpentry, Carpet, Painting & Flooring

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

MN Lic. BC096834

Drywall

Status Contracting, Inc.

2110

(952) 431- 9970

2170

Kitchens & Baths, Lower Level Remodels. Decks.

Bonded • Insured

Free Estimates

Decks, Porches - Free Est. SPRING IS HERE! Enjoy the outdoors! allwaysdecksinc.com Jeff 651-636-6051 Mike 763786-5475 Lic # 20003805

2290

0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!

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Decks

info@staincrete.com

Awards

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

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

952-461-3710

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

CONCRETE & MASONRY

www.staincrete.com

We Specialize In:

The Origina

2130

ALL-WAYS DECKS

FREE Estimates

Closed Topic

Find a meeting:

1060

2040

It could be yours. Call for details. 952-392-6862

952-492-2783 16586 Johnson Mem. Dr. Jordan, MN 55352 Mon-Fri 7:30am - 6:00pm Saturday 8:00am - 3:00pm

LOW LOW PRICES

General Contractors

• Pulverized Dirt - $12.75 yd • Concrete Edging Starting at $1.29 ea. • Rock Engraving • Colored Mulch $28.00 yd • Bagged Mulch $3.00 2cu. yd

STORM DAMAGE RESTORATION

See website for all varieties. Exp. 5/31/13 Limit one per customer.

- We Deliver www.HermansLandscape.com

2360

Lawn & Garden

Yard 1OFF Each of Mulch

2360

Lawn & Garden

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1978

Mowing • Fertilizing Weed Control Landscaping

READERS’ CHOICE

Awards

Voted #1 Lawn Care Company by Sun Readers

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www.fertilawnmn.com Bloomington, MN • 952-884-7331

ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS

FREE ESTIMATES Lic # 6793

(763) 550-0043 • (952) 476-7601 (651) 221-2600 3500 Vicksburg Lane Suite 400-351 • Plymouth, MN 55447

*Free Estimates

16A May 17, 2013 SUN THISWEEK - Apple Valley Tree Service

2620 A Good Job!!

15 yrs exp.

Thomas Tree Service Immaculate Clean-up! Tree Removal/Trimming Lot Clearing & Stump Removal Free Estimates 952-440-6104

ArborBarberMN.com 612-703-0175 Mbr: BBB Trimming, Removal & Stump Grinding.

Silver Fox Services Tree Trimming/Removal & Stump Grinding.

Fully Licensed & Insured BBB Accredited “A” Rating Registered W/Dept of Agriculture. 16+ Yrs Exp. No Job Too Big or Small

Free Estimates 952-883-0671 612-715-2105

2660

Window Cleaning

Rich's Window Cleaning Quality Service. Affordable rates. 952-435-7871

3500

Garage Sales

Apple Valley 456 Reflection Rd. 5/23 – 5/25, 23-24th 9-5p, 25th 9-1pm Furn, kids, mower, & HH Bloomington 5/16-17 (9-5), 5/18 (9-3). Elvis mem., cds, jewelry, tv tbls, bks, tlz, HH. 3525 Canterbury Dr. Bloomington HUGE FUNDRAISING GARAGE SALE Corner of 96th & Vincent Thu. May 16 8am-6pm Fri. May 17 8am-6pm Sat. May 18 9am-5pm (Sat. $5/bag after 1pm) ALL proceeds go to help Minnesota Boxer Rescue Bloomington Huge Sale! 10325 Zinran Ave S, May 15-17 (9-5) Bloomington Huge Sale! 9825 Aquila Rd, 5/16-18(8-5). HH,L&G, sport goods, clz, sno blwr, misc. Bloomington Huge Sale! Don't Miss!

5/16-18 (7-4) Cash only 10828 Vincent Ave. So.

Window Cleaning 651-646-4000 3000

Merchandise

3010

Antiques

Bloomington May 16th 8-5. May 17th-18th 9-5. Snow blower, tiller, power shovel and pilates machine, hobby, collectibles, HH, LPs, ext. ladder, propane tanks, more. 1404 East 96 th Street Bloomington Multi-Family

5/15-16-17

(Wed-Fri) Plants, Coca-Cola, & misc. 100 th St. & 10th Av.

Bloomington, West

Vintage & Antique Sales Antiques, furn., decorator Historic Downtown Carver

7 Vintage Shops

Open 3 Days Every Month! Thurs (10-5); Fri-Sat (10-4)

May 16, 17, 18

Facebook: The Occasional Shops of Carver

Appliances

Hi-efficiency, Whirlpool Cabrio gas dryer, bisque, 4-5 yrs old, just like new. $450. 952-933-0261

3110

Collectibles & Art

N. Rockwell Mother's Day Plates (12) 1982-1993, certif. & boxes. Best offer 763-537-4474

3130

Estate Sales

COON RAPIDS 13148 Vintage St. NW 55448

Thurs - Fri, 5/16-17 (9-4) and Sat, 5/18 (9-4) Entire household, completely overloaded! 612-227-1269 www.svendsales.com

ROSEVILLE 2672 Galtier Street Friday, May 17 (10-4) Saturday, May 18 (10-3) #'s at 9:30 am Go to: www.gentlykept.com for photos & details

ST. LOUIS PARK

2400 France Ave. South May 16-17-18 (8-5) Oriental rugs, HH items, lawn/garden equip & furn WAYZATA

1022 East Gardner Street May 16-17-18 (9-5) Huge Estate & Antique Sale! Furniture, glassware & much more. No clothes.

3160

Furnishings

QN. PILLOWTOP SET New In Plastic!! $150 MUST SELL!! 763-360-3829 Like new Queen Bed set w/dresser, mirror, nite stands. Like new $750. Sm. Kitchen table w/4 chrs $175. Ent. Ctr. for 55” TV room for DVD, pics, plants $400 new, asking $225. 763-443-2731 Side Chairs (2) Never used! Designer fabric. Paid $800, Ask. $550/BO. 612-437-5900 Stickley large Cherry Corner Desk, $900. Oak Table, Round, 52”, $350. Solid oak chairs (4), $400. 952-927-6619

Wall Unit w/shelves, desk, drawers & cupboard. Finished all sides for room divider. Good condition! $250/BO. Call 952-942-0259

3260

Misc. For Sale

2009 Yamaha Scooter Like New! 16 miles! $2200. 651-347-8603 4 Pc Bed Set $300, Hall Tree $151, Bookcase $151, Qu Hideabed like new $200. B/O 952-423-2382 Lawnboy Push Mower w/ bag & extra blade, $75. Well maintained 952-545-1179

Rattan Sofa, Loveseat w/Ottoman & Rocker $575 651-454-6940 Weber Q220 Portable Gas Grill w/cart & access. $199/bo 952-898-5482

3270

Misc. Wanted

WANTED Old Stereo / Hifi equip.

Andy 651-329-0515

3280

Musical Instuments

Bundy Alto Saxophone, made in USA by Selmer. Exc. cond. $550. Call after 5pm. 952-835-7972

2620

Plymouth moving sale! 5/ 23-25, 9:30-5. 14086-53rd Av N. Furn, stove, HH misc.

Eden Prairie Huge Multi-Family Sale 5/16-17 (8-5); 5/18 (8-12)

One Day Only Sat 5/18; 8-4

Tree Service

items and great misc!

yrd tools, Men/Wmn cloz, HH. 5706 Colfax Ave. No. Brooklyn Park

N'brhd Sale 5/17-18, 8-5 Something for everyone! HH items, cloz, collectibles Glen Edin Ln 8915-9157

clothing. 1305 Forest Cir Burnsville Mega Garage Sale & Flea Market, Weekends 10a-4p at: Buck Hill Ski Area

ALL HH FURNISHINGS EVERYTHING

GOES!!

www.behivestatesales.com

Crystal Yard Sale-Rain or Shine! Fri., May 17 (9:30am - 4pm)

Crystal Care Center 3245 Vera Cruz Ave. North

Deephaven Multi-Family 5/23-24 (8-4) HH items, furn., & much more! 4680 Old Kent Rd. EAGAN 1319 St. Andrew Blvd. 5/16-18th 8:30-4:30pm Furn. Toys, collectibles & more

Burnsville: 1, 2 & 3 BD

Plymouth

Farmington Multi-Family Sale 5/16-17th 8am-5pm, 5/18 8am-noon. 18725 Easton Avenue & 18551 Edgewood Ct. Infants, kids, adults, HH items, Furniture & toys! Fridley Innsbruck N. Twnhome N'brhd Sales! 5/16-17 (8-5); 5/18 (8-3) Meister Rd & West Bavarian Pass. Must See!

FREE Sale List for buyers available starting May 14 at: Richfield City Hall 6700 Portland Ave. Richfield Community Ctr., 7000 Nicollet Ave S Richfield Liquor Stores Craig's List & website:

www. richfieldrecreation.com For more information

612-861-9363

7330 Lyric La NE. Lots of baby/kids, cloz & toys, ++

Golden Valley Days Church Rummage Sale May 16 (4:30-8:30) $3 Adm.; May 17 (9-5); May 18 (8-12) $3 Bag sale day &½ off Non-bag items

Calvary Lutheran 7520 Golden Valley Rd. 1 blk N, 2 blks E of Hwy 55 & Winnetka (park in N. lot)

HOPKINS 5th Annual Plant Sale Hennepin County Master Gardener. Sat. 5/18 (9a-2p) Hopkins Pavilion 11000 Excelsior Blvd.

Lakeville Huge Sale! Wed. May 28 – Sat. June 1, 86pm. Loads of Vintage items & antqs. Collectibles, coins, furniture, lots of HH items, jewelry, boxes of new beading supplies, new floral argmnts, Ertl diecast collectible banks, antq. Typewriter, wood bed frames & misc. No junk, no Kids stuff! Don't Miss! LV 16370 Harvard Dr. (1 mi. W. of Cedar off Griffon Trail)

Robbinsdale Multi-Family Garage/Plant Sale 5/23-24 (8-6) 5/25 (8-12) 4548 Grimes Ave. No. Rosemount

Rosemount UMC Sale! May 23-24 Thurs (8-7); Fri (8-12). Cloz, toys, furn, HH & more! 651-423-2475 14770 Canada Ave. West Savage – HUGE SALE! St Mary Magdalene Church

14225 Quentin Ave. Nice variety of items! 5/30 (4-8); 5/31 (8-5); 6/1 (8-12) Sale in church, food & drinks

St Louis Park Annual Neighborhood Sale Sat, 5/18 (8-4) 22nd Lane (Cedar Lk Rd & Hwy 169)

Sale! 25+sales: Sat 5/18, 8-3. Map & info on Browndale FB pg. Excelsior & Wooddale by Miracle Mile.

Victoria City Wide Garage Sales Fri, May 17; Sat, May 18 See:

victoriatownsquare.com

3700

Leisure

3720

Boats, New & Used

14' Jon Boat, 5 HP mtr & trl, many extras. $1195, Cash only. 952-831-6997

1978 18ft Crestliner, console steering, 50hp Force motor, trailer w/perm license Flooring replaced, new seats, 2 batteries & gas tanks $1850/BO 612 518-8384

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

3900

3970

Agriculture/ Animals/Pets Pets

Lakeville

Moving sale! 5/18-19; 10-5

3970

DO YOU HAVE THE LOVE FOR JEWELL?

(9-5) 4521 Ridgeview Dr.

Eagan Moving/Garage Sale Furn & misc HH. May 16-18; 9-4

3630 Widgeon Way EAGAN Multi Fam Estate-Gar Sale A lot of great Stuff! May 17-18; 8-3. 949 Trillim Ct Eagan Multi-Family 5/15 (8-8); 5/16-17 (8-5) TV's, jewelry, more! 1730 Sartell Ave.

2620

Tree Service

Jewell is a Shih Tzu that weighs 15 pounds and came to us from a puppy mill. She is now playing with toys and running around with the fosters’ own dog. She is 6-7 years old and was shaved down because of mats. She loves to cuddle with women but is still afraid of men. You can see her at our adoption days on Saturdays at the Apple Valley Petco or the Burnsville Petco from 11-3 or call Suzanne the foster at 612-599-4524 to learn more and meet her during the week. See all our dogs that are updated daily on www.last-hope.org

Last Hope, Inc. (651) 463-8747

Great Service Affordable Prices

Help Wanted/ Full Time

9050

Health Care

Dispatch/Office Burnsville Location

5100

We buy Houses! Any area, any condition. Cash or terms. 612-719-4414

7400

Apartments & Condos For Sale

1 BR $625 800 SF, DW, AC, large balcony, Garage $40mo Brookside Apartments 16829 Toronto Ave. SE, Prior Lake MN 612-824-7554

8100

Manufactured Homes

Burnsville: Rambush Estates 1340 sq ft Manuf. Home One level living. Garden tub in master bath. W/D in home. $1285/mo.

952-890-8440

Check us out online at

sunthisweek.com 7100

Commercial Properties Space

Da-ran Inc. is a small family ownded OTR trucking company lloking for a few good drives. The gass may be greener. Call or email John at 612-710-9155 john@daraninc.com

Carpenter/Framer

Seeking entry level carpenter. Strong candidate will have some experience framing or other similar carpentry work. Must be comfortable with heights and heavy lifting. Must provide own transportation to south metro area. Call Chris at 612-749-9752

Bloomington Co seeks exp individual to work as part of our team. Phone & counter sales. Strong comm skills. Automotive background preferred. Great benefits. Fax or e-mail resume 952-881-6480 hloyd3@gmail.com

7100

Commercial Properties Space

Office Space for Rent

Help Wanted/ Full Time

The City of Burnsville is currently accepting applications for the position of:

Administrative Services Director Salary Range: $106,964-$124,000 per year, DOQ Position provides leadership & direction for all Administrative Services activities including: Finance, IT, Communications, Community Svcs & City Clerk. Applicants must complete an on-line application to be considered. For complete job description and to apply, please visit our website at: www.burnsville.org Closing date for applications is 5/31/13.

CUSTOMER SERVICE AUTOMOTIVE TOOL

Perfect for professional office, small business office, artist or craft studio. Three large rooms: 557 sq.ft., 609 sq.ft.,& 817 sq.ft. $550 - $800/room or $1950 for all 3. Convenient St. Louis Park location (corner of Hwy 100 & Minnetonka Blvd) Call:952-926-1646

9100

Only serious applicants should call. Please call 612-861-6425.

9100

An AA/EEO Employer

IMMEDIATE FULL TIME OPENINGS AT GENPAK, a fast-growing Lakeville, MN flexible packaging company. FOLDER GLUER MULTI-WALL OPERATORMust have 1-3 years experience as a Folder/ Gluer Operator I. Must be willing to work overtime as needed. Significant overtime may be required during busy periods. FLEXO PRINTING PRESS OPERATORExperienced on Wide-Web Flexographic Printing Press. Qualified candidates must have experience running 8-10 color state-of-the-art flexo press.

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Competitive pay and benefits. E-mail resume and cover letter to slehmann@genpak.com

Inside Sales Account Executive Join our professional sales team and be proud of the products you represent. Sun Newspapers has an immediate opening for an inside sales account executive at our Eden Prairie location. • Be part of a winning team • Enjoy selling once again • Thrive in a setting where you can succeed • Take advantage of great benefits • Fun/Professional workplace If you are organized, proficient on a computer, have exceptional phone skills and a desire to learn, you have found your next career. Send your resume to: Pam Miller at pam.miller@ecm-inc.com

Senior Rentals

5100

OUTSIDE SALES ECM-Sun Media Group is currently looking for Outside Sales Executives with at least 1-2 years related experience in sales. Experience in a print or media industry is a plus. The Outside Advertising Sales Executive is responsible for establishing and maintaining profitable relationships with customers on behalf of the company and actively prospecting for new accounts and maximizing sales potential with existing customers. We seek the following qualities: • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Good math skills • Self-motivated and problem-solving

www.last-hope.org

N ATTENTIO ! S R SENIO Senior Discounts

9100

3970

Eagan HUGE! Antiqs, HH, furn., glasswr. & more! 5/17-18

Eagan Mallard Pond N'brhood Multi-Family 5/17-18 (8-5) Antiqs., furn., cloz, samples. Behind Kowalski's (Diffley & Johhny Cake)

Townhomes - wash/dryer, attach gar., fireplace, central air, storage, dogs OK. $875-$1250. 952-746-5941

ST LOUIS PARK Browndale N'hd 16 Annual

4100

SE crnr of Lexington & Wescott

Help Wanted/ Full Time

9100

Boxer Puppies: AKC Reg. 17857 179th Trl W. Snow- born March 4. Many colEagan blwr, Patio Set, Furn, HH ors. Tails/dews/shots/vet 1598 'B' Clemson Dr. 5/24 ck'd, $500. 651-399-8949 10-6:30pm, 5/25 9:30-2pm. Minnetonka Huge Moving Sale! Antq, 5/26 10-1pm. Lots of stuff! HH, yard/tlz, many free 4000 Family Care Eagan items. Cash only. 1900 Ver1775 Turquoise Trail 5/16 non Dr S. 5/16-18 (9-5) Child -18th 9-5pm. HH, Ant sew New Market/Elko mach, cloz, crib & toys Care Multi Family/Estate Sale Eagan Furn, HH, cloz, toys, more BV: Christian Day Care 613 Atlantic Hills Dr. 5/17 - 5/16-18 (9-5) 411 Carter St. Infant Opngs Cliff/River 5/18 10 – 4pm. Photos on Hills FT/PT 952-895-5431 estatesales.net Antiques! Plymouth Chelsea Woods Annual Farmington Fun LovEagan Sat, 5/18 (8-4) Townhouse ing! Lic'd. Ages 2 +. PreEHS Girls Hockey Community - Vicksburg & school prog. Theme days. Garage Sale Cty Rd 6 GREAT STUFF! Kelly 651-460-4226 Eagan Civic Arena Park- 20+ Families. Follow signs LV: Lic. Daycare All Ages, ing Lot, Pilot Knob Rd & Activities, Food Prog. 21+ Wescott Sat, May 18th, 8-3 Plymouth Bikes, Scooters, Clothes HUGE N'brhd Sales! HH, Years Exp. 952-431-3826 Furn., vintg., artwork, antqs HH, Books, Games, Toys & more! 5/16-17 (9-6), 5/18 Rentals Eagan (9-?) Dunkirk & 40th Ave 5000 Estate Sale: Furn., HH, cloz, some toys, microwv., Pets Pets counted cross-stitch kits. 5/16-18 (8-4) 3955 Mica Trl

EAGAN Lexington Square N'brhd Sat, 5/18 (8-3) 70+ Homes!

9100

6400

Lakeville 19058 Inca Ave (1 blk E. of Burnsville Ipava @ 190th St.) 5/16-18th Perennial/Garage Sale! 5/22- 5/24th 9am. Aspen & 8-4pm. HH, kids, & misc! 130th Furn, HH, cloz, misc. Lakeville Christiania Church Sale Crystal 26691 Pillsbury Ave. 2 Family - Moving 5/17-18 Fri. 5/17 7am-6pm, (8-4) Furn., HH, tools, & Sat. 5/18 8am-1pm. more! 7000 38th Ave. No. Lakeville Crystal Estate Sale 5/17-18th 9-4p BABY SALE 5/16-17 (8-5) 16689 Illinois Ave. Furn, 5/18 (8-1) Girl cloz, toys, & HH, lots décor, & more! furn. 5237 Florida Ave. No. CRYSTAL Estate Sale! 5924 Madison Lake Road. Sat–Mon, 9-5.

Employment

Richfield City Wide

Road & Mendelssohn

BURNSVILLE

9000

5700

Burnsville Golden Valley 2404 Highland View Ave. Kings Valley N'brhood 5/17-18th 8-5pm. HH, décor, Annual Garage Sales yd/garden & collectibles! 5/16-18 (9-5) Kings Valley May 17 & May 18 (8am-5pm) HUGE sale furn, home decor

Townhouse For Rent

5600

Golden Valley Bloomington: 100th Str & 1300 Angelo Dr 5/16-17 10th Av. 5/15-17, 8a-5p. Col- (9-4) tools, furn, HH, Sportlect's incl Coke, misc HH! ing goods, books, art Brooklyn Center Multi-Fam 5/18 (8-3) Furn,

5200

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• Able to identify and meet customers’ needs and requirements • Identifies prospects, customers, and referral sources

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• Develops and maintains relationships with customers

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Apartments 2 BRs available

Boat for days & never see the same shoreline! New 1 BR, Kitchen, loft, LR with 11’ cathedral ceiling, large deck ~700 sq. ft., 30 + 50 AMP hookup, R-22, Air/Heat, boat slip, pool, beach, many species of fish. 1 hour from Minneapolis. Sleeps 6-8, furnished, $89,900. Lots start at $46,500. $420/year pays for mowing, docks in/ out, trash, water, pool. Nothing to do but relax & have fun! All lots have lake view & boat slip. Pet/Kid Friendly, Enjoy Card Games, Fire Pit Parties, Wine Tasting, Potlucks Mark 651-270-3226

• Strong persuasive and interpersonal skills • Able to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue sales goals • Show tact, sensitivity, and professionalism with customers at all times • A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance The Outside Sales Executive is in contact with current and prospective customers. EXCELLENCE is a must for this challenging opportunity. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits program‚ medical, dental, 401K, life insurance, holidays, and paid time off. Please send your resume to: jeremy.bradfield@ecm-inc.com

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CONSTRUCTION Established garage door company is looking for experienced installers and service techs to add to it's field crew. The right candidate will have a good work history, and driving record. We offer paid vacation, paid holidays, health, dental, and disability insurance, and a 401K program with company match. Contact Dwight or Mike @ 952-895-7300 or greatgaragedoor@att.net End Dump Drivers - Farmington, Must have Class A CDL, current health card, clean driving record, must pass drug test,local 5-6dys a wk 651-423-5388

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Schwieters Companies is hiring entry level to experienced finish carpenters. Top Benefits & Pay: tools/medical/dental/401k majority of work on west & south side of metro area. Not required to go to office. Please call 612-328-3140 to schedule an interview. www.finishcarpenters.com

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McLane Minnesota, a McLane Minnesota wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire-Hathaway, is Now Hiring Experienced currently seeking qualiCDL A Drivers *$1500 Signing Bonus* fied candidates to join our team! McLane, a wholeMcLane Minnesota, a sale grocery distributor, wholly-owned subsidiary has been in business for of Berkshire-Hathaway, is over 100 years and contincurrently seeking quali- ues to grow each year! Our fied candidates to join our Minnesota location has reteam! McLane, a whole- cently added to our portfosale grocery distributor, lio of outstanding cushas been in business for tomers and must fill the over 119 years and contin- following positions immeues to grow each year! Our diately. Minnesota location has reFull Case Grocery Secently added additional customers and must fill lectors M-F 7:30 am start team driver positions im$13.30/hr mediately. If you want Selectors (Candy/GMP) home time, a secure pay- M-F 6:00 am start check, and make over $11.25/hr $60,000, in your first year, Cooler/Freezer apply now. selectors- M-F 5:30 am Program runs until start $.35 extra May 31 st. premium/hr

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Appointment Setters Local remodeling co. Start immediately. Make up to $15/hr. Call Eric 952-887-1613 Assistant Property Manager Responsible, under the direction of the Property Manager, for all phases of the property operations, and to act as main point of contact in the absence of the Property Manager. Performs a variety of administrative/clerical duties and has primary responsibility for the collection and post of all income due to the property. Demonstrates knowledge of Fair Housing and other legal issues and local ordinances as they affect the property's operations. (p.gingrich@aol.com) BP Station in Eagan looking for part-time cashiers. 2-10 p.m. 2-3 days per week & e/o weekend. Will train. 651-452-0988

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PT TELLER Provincial Bank, located near downtown Lakeville, is looking for an individual with great customer service skills and availability to work approximately 15-20 hrs/wk. Hours are flexible but typically require 2 or 3 afternoons a week w/alternate Saturdays. Excellent opportunity for local college students. Pick up an application at our office or email gnicol@ provincialbank.com

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Castle Rock Tree Service â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Needed FT & PT truck driver. Full time labor & equipment operator. Call: 651-463-2268.

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Sales HOME IMPROVEMENTS $1,000 Hiring Bonus!! Custom Remodelers is a Twin City based multi-million dollar home improvement company. Due to an over abundance of leads, we are in need of 2 more sales people for our siding and window divisions. QualiďŹ cations: â&#x20AC;˘ Willingness to learn â&#x20AC;˘ Highly motivated â&#x20AC;˘ Career oriented â&#x20AC;˘ Sales experience preferred but not required. We offer: â&#x20AC;˘ Qualified appointments â&#x20AC;˘ Paid training â&#x20AC;˘ Trip incentives â&#x20AC;˘ $100K potential If you are seeking a change to a strong, reputable company, Call Mike Ryan at 651-784-2646

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Books Book signing by JoAnn Deveny, author of “When Bluebirds Fly: Losing a Child, Living with Hope,” 1-3 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Barnes & Noble, 14880 Florence Trail, Apple Valley.

Workshops/classes/other Get On the Grid, networking party for part-time musicians, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 19, Icehouse, 2528 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis. Admission: $7. Information: www.rockandrolltherapyroom.com/. Introduction to Digital Photography, 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 8, Caponi Art Park, Eagan. Ages 10 and older; youth under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: $5. Information: www.caponiartpark.org/programs/ photoprogram. Zumin’ 4 Christ for women, 9:30-10:30 a.m. June 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27. Cost: $30. (Girls ages 6 and up free with paying adult.) Child care for $2 a child could be provided, if needed. Cross of Christ Community Church, 8748 210th St. W., Lakeville. Information: Karin at berrygood2@charter. net. God’s Praising Princess Camp, June 25-27, 2-3:15 p.m. (ages 3-5, $40), 3:30-5:30 p.m. (ages 6-10, $60). Cross of Christ Community Church, 8748 210th St. W., Lakeville. Information: Karin at berrygood2@charter.net. Teen Poetry Jam/Rap Battle, 4-5 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Apple Valley Teen Center, 14255 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, (952) 953-2385. Ages 12-18. Adult painting open studio, 9 a.m. to noon Fridays at the Eagan Art House, 3981 Lexington Ave. S. Fee is $5 per session. Information: 651-675-5521. Teens Express Yourself with Paint, 5-7 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, 952-7363644. Show Biz Kids Theater Class for children with special needs (ASD/DCD programs), In the Company of Kids 13710 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, 952-736-3644. Broadway Kids Dance and Theater Program for all ages and abilities, In the Company of Kids, 13710 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville (Colonial Shopping Center), 952736-3644. 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 1-3 p.m. Information: 651675-5500. Soy candle making classes held weekly in Eagan near 55 and Yankee Doodle. Call Jamie at 651315-4849 for dates and times. $10 per person. Presented by Making Scents in Minnesota. Country line dance classes held for intermediates Mondays 1:30-4 p.m. at Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St., Farmington, $5/class. Call Marilyn 651-4637833. Country line dance classes on Wednesdays at the Lakeville Senior Center, 20110 Holyoke Ave. Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; Intermediate, 10 a.m. to noon. $5/class. Call Marilyn 651-463-7833. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn.gov, 952-9854640. Rosemount History Book Club meets 6:30-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Robert Trail Library. Information: John Loch, 952-255-8545 or jjloch@charter.net.

Dance Danceworks 2013: Power, Strength, Move! 7:30 p.m. May 16-18, Apple Valley High School Theater. Tickets: $7 adults, $5 students. “Dance through the Decade,” Eastview High School spring dance show, 7:30 p.m. May 18-19 at the Eastview Performing Arts Center. Tickets: $7 adults, $5 students.

The Mouldy Figs, a Twin Cities jazz band specializing in 1950s-era, Chicago-style jazz, will perform 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, May 23, at Apple Valley’s Galaxie Library as part of the ongoing Silver Tea concert series, geared to adults 55 and older. Admission is free, and more information is www.dakotacounty.us/ library. (Photo submitted)

‘What Did You Say?’ author speaks up Monique Hammond at Robert Trail Library on May 21 by Andrew Miller SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Hearing loss was a gamechanger for Monique Hammond. Monique Unexpectedly, Hammond in a matter of just four hours in September 2005, Hammond went totally deaf in one ear. “I was teaching a class and at one point I thought, ‘Gee, I can’t hear so well,’ ” recounted the Minneapolis resident and registered pharmacist. “By 7 p.m. I was totally deaf in my left ear.” As a result of her hearing loss – which she says was brought on by a combination of loud music at a church fundraiser she attended the previous day, as well as a virus – Hammond experienced buzzing, vertigo and loss of balance. Simple tasks in her daily routine became impossible challenges. “I call it a life-changer and a career-ender – within a matter of four hours, my life changed,” she said. “I haven’t worked as a pharmacist since then.” Hammond will be sharing her story – and her research into hearing loss – at Rosemount’s Robert Trail Library at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, as part of the “Meet the Author” series spon-

sored by the Rosemount Area Arts Council and the library. Her book, “What Did You Say? An Unexpected Journey Into the World of Hearing Loss,” chronicles her hearing-loss ordeal and the research she undertook to understand it. Her hearingloss work earned her a governor’s appointment to the Commission for Deaf, Deafblind and Hard-of-Hearing Minnesotans, a state board on which she served from 2006 to 2012. Hammond’s talk at the Robert Trail Library will be geared to the general public, she said. “I never go anywhere without talking about noise-induced hearing loss and its prevention,” she said. “Loud-noise exposure – noisy toys, the loud surroundsound systems, the woofers in the cars – it’s 100 percent preventable and it’s a plague going through

Events/festivals World War II Weekend, May 18-19 at Dakota City Heritage Village, 4008 220th St., on the fairgrounds in Farmington. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Admission: $5 with a nonperishable food item for the local food shelves or $7 without a food item. Children 5 and younger are free. Information: www.dakotacity.org. Holz Farm Spring Festival, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 19, Holz Farm, 4665 Manor Drive, Eagan. Entertainment, food, games, demos and more. Concessions and some activities require a purchased ticket. Information: www. cityofeagan.com. I Love Burnsville Week, June 1-8. Information: www. ci.burnsville.mn.us/index. aspx?NID=738. Rhythm & Words Family Music and Book Festival, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. For children ages 10 and younger and their parents. Free. Exhibits Children’s Art Festival, featuring art by District 191 elementary students, May 9 to June 8, Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Information: 952-895-4685. Music “From Ragtime to Rock” by the Twin Cities Bronze handbell choir at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road in Apple Valley. A free-will offering will be collected. Paul Renz Quartet, jazz performance, 8 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Rosemount’s Steeple Center. Tickets: $15/adults, $10/students at the door. Organ and piano recital by Karissa Dennis, 7 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at Farmington Lutheran Church, 20600 Akin Road. Songs will range from Bach to Bumble Boogie. Free-will offering will be taken. Information: 651-463-4100 or www.farmingtonlutheran.com.

society.” Admission is free to the Robert Trail Library event. More about Hammond and “What Did You Say?” is at www.what-didyou-say.net. Email Andrew Miller andrew.miller@ecm-inc.com.

Theater “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” by Chameleon Theatre Circle, 7:30 p.m. May 17-18 at Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Tickets: $20 for adults, $17 for students and seniors. Tickets are available at the box office and at Ticketmaster.com. “The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet,” 7 p.m. Friday, May 17, and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Christian Life School, 6300 212th St. W., Farmington. Tickets: $8 for adults, $5 for students, available at the door or school office.

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Knights of Columbus Hall, 1114 American Blvd., Bloomington. Tickets: $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Raffle tickets: Saturday, May 18 $5. Proceeds will go to Heroes Open house by the Lakev- on Horseback, Eagle’s Healille Police Department, 9 a.m. ing Nest and Wounded Warto 1 p.m., 9237 183rd St., rior Project. Information: info@ Lakeville. Tours and displays, southmetrobluestarmoms.org. McGruff the Crime Dog and more. Free. Sunday, May 19 Plant sale by the Apple ValFree practice ACT test, ley Garden Club, 9 a.m. to 1 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sylvan p.m., Redwood Park Pavilion at Learning, 170 Cobblestone County Road 42 and Redwood Lane, Burnsville. Bring a calDrive in Apple Valley. culator. Reservations: 952-435Family Fun and Fitness 6603. To receive test results, Day, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Nicollet parents must be present at a Junior High School, Burnsville. follow-up appointment. Sponsored by the Burnsville girls track and field team. Pre- Wednesday, May 22 register at www.blazegirlstrack. Job fair, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., com. Registration opens at hosted by Minnesota School of 9:30 a.m. the day of the event. Business, 17685 Juniper Path, Free. A free-will offering will Lakeville. Full-time, part-time be accepted on behalf of the and volunteer positions availAmerican Cancer Society. able at 25 organizations. Free Cat Claw Clipping Clinic by Feline Rescue Inc., Saturday, May 25 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Chuck and Patio installation seminar, Don’s Pet Food Outlet, 1254 9 a.m., Patio Town, 2801 HighTown Centre Drive, Eagan. All way 13 W., Burnsville. Free. Incats and kittens must be transformation: 952-894-4400. ported in a carrier. Donations Retaining walls seminar, appreciated, www.felinerescue. 10:30 a.m., Patio Town, 2801 org. Highway 13 W., Burnsville. Blue Star Bash for Wound- Free. Information: 952-894ed Warriors, 7 p.m. to midnight, 4400. To submit items for the Family Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com.

Ongoing Kids & More Sale, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 16-18, Ames Arena, 19900 Ipava Ave., Lakeville. Free admission. Information: www.TreasureHuntSales.com. Citywide garage sale, Elko New Market, May 16-18. Information: www.ci.enm.mn.us. “Grace’s Attic” community outreach/mission rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 6-7 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 8, Grace United Methodist Church, 15309 Maple Island Road, Burnsville. Buck-a-bag starts at noon on Saturday. 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. • May 20, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Minnesota School of Business, 17685 Juniper Path, Lakeville. • May 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Everest Institute, 1000 Blue Gentian Road, Eagan. • May 28, 2-7 p.m., Hampton Fire Station No. 2, 5265 238th St. E., Hampton.

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Take the ethereal sounds of flute and harp, add a big cup of coffee, and you’ve got the final performance in this year’s Coffee Concert series at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. The Bell’ Alma Duo – featuring Kathy Kienzle and Michele Frisch – are set to take the arts center stage at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19. The duo is a partnership between two accomplished Twin Cities musicians – Frisch is principal flute with the Minnesota

and insights on the pieces they’ve chosen to perform. This year’s Coffee Concert series opened in January and has seen shows by violinist Erin Aldridge, the Vecchione/Erdahl Duo, and Mary Ellen Childs’ Crash percussion ensemble. “The last concert of our season has developed into quite a party,” said Rolf Erdahl, who, with wife Carrie Vecchione, has been organizing the series since 2007. “We announce the coming 2013-14 season, offer door prizes including CDs and tickets to the next season, and have a great reception spread to accompany the music,” he said of the season finale. Tickets for the Bell’ Alma Duo show are $14.50 for adults, $12 for students and seniors, and are available The Bell’ Alma Duo is Kathy Kienzle (left), principal harp with the Minnesota Orchestra, and Michele Frisch, online at www.LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com. principal flute with the Minnesota Opera Orchestra. (Photo submitted) More about the Bell’ Opera Orchestra, Kienzle after playing together for Dance,” was recorded at complimentary coffee and Alma Duo is at www.fluteis principal harp with the many years and have re- Orchestra Hall in Minne- refreshments in the series’ harpduo.com. Minnesota Orchestra. leased three CDs, the most apolis in 2011. informal cabaret setting, Frisch and Kienzle recent of which, “Bella As with all the Lakev- with the musicians pro- Email Andrew Miller at founded the group in 2004 Danza: Music of the ille concerts, there will be viding some background andrew.miller@ecm-inc.com.

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Studio 4 Dancers recital Studio 4 Dancers, a Burnsville dance studio, will present its annual recital June 1 and 2 at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Tickets for “You Raise Me Up” are $12.50 for Saturday, June 1, performances at 3 and 6 p.m. Sunday, June 2, performances at noon and 6 p.m. are $15 for adults and $12.50 for ages 12 and younger. Tickets can be purchased at the box office and via Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com.

Symphony’s season on tap The Dakota Valley Symphony has announced its 2013-14 season. All performances will be held at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. • Oct. 13: Afternoon at Pops: Latin Rhapsody with Nachito Herrera and Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” • Dec. 13: Handel’s “Messiah” • Feb. 9, 2014: Four Choirs Festival with Angela Hanson performing Ahmed Aden of Eagan was the winner of this year’s Caponi Art Park teen poetry slam. The 10th annual event, which was held at Eagan’s Wescott Library instead of the art park because of inclement weather, saw 15 young poets sharing their work with an audience of about 80 people Sunday, May 5. Other top finishers were Emily Miller of Farmington, second place, and Moti Begna of Apple Valley, third place. (Photo submitted)

Science: Sound with the Science Museum of Minnesota • June 18: Stories from the Laughing Chair with Jerry Blue • June 25: Reptiles and Amphibians from Dodge Nature Center A complete schedule and more information is at www.caponiartpark. o rg / p rog r a m s / f a m i ly funtuesdays/.

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Savannah Lim and Chris Neiner, seniors at Burnsville High School, have been chosen to participate in the Spring Honors II Recital at MacPhail Center for Music on May 17. Neiner and Lim are piano students. Neiner will perform “Polichinelle” and Lim will perform “Prelude in G-sharp minor,” both composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff.

Michael Matone’s Rat Pack will return to the Burnsville Performing Arts Center stage in “Salute to the Rat Pack & The Legends of Las Vegas!” Saturday, Oct. 19, at 8 p.m. Tickets will go on sale at 11 a.m. Friday, May 24. Prices range from $29 to $49; children’s tickets are $20. Purchase tickets at the box office or via Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com.

Caponi Art Park and Learning Center, Eagan, will host local and regional artists on Tuesday mornings throughout the summer as part of its Family Fun Tuesdays series geared toward children ages 3 to 12 with a parent or guardian. All events take place Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. The events are free, with a $4 per person suggested donation. June schedule: • June 4: Jump, Sing, and Explore: Discovering the Natural World with MacPhail Center for Music • June 11: Wonders of

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