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Eagan woman killed Pond in Lac Lavon Park will help in weekend crash cleanse water in Keller Lake Amanda Jo Lynch was hit after being ejected from vehicle by Erin Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

A 25-year-old Eagan woman was killed Jan. 15 when she was hit by another vehicle after being ejected from her SUV on Interstate 494 in Plymouth. According to the State Patrol, Amanda Jo Lynch was still alive after she lost control of her vehicle, which hit the median, flipped, and ejected her onto the left lane of northbound I-494. But a passing motorist failed to stop in time for

Lockheed workers learn fate Company will lay off 100 fewer workers than planned

traffic that had slowed near the crash and swerved into the left lane, running over Lynch and killing her. Lynch had been traveling southbound on I-494 near Bass Lake Road at the time of the crash. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It appears she wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wearing a seatbelt and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why she was ejected out of the vehicle,â&#x20AC;? said Lt. Eric Roeske of the State Patrol. Lynchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2-year-old daughter, Baylee, was secured in a child safety seat See Crash, 13A

Apple Valley, source of the runoff, will build pond, trail by John Gessner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

A two-acre pond in Burnsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lac Lavon Park will capture runoff from Apple Valley that now flows untreated into Keller Lake. The untreated runoff from 480 acres of Apple Valley neighborhoods helped put the lake, most of which is in Burnsville, on Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impaired-waters list. The Burnsville City Council approved a joint-powers agreement Jan. 18 under which the city will donate the land and Apple Valley will

build the future Whitney Pond. The project, scheduled for this year, is one of several Apple Valley will undertake to help cleanse the water in Keller and Crystal lakes. Both cities are members of the Black Dog Watershed Management Organization, which in 2003 recommended a stormwater pond to capture pollutants from the Apple Valley runoff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Really, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a win-win,â&#x20AC;? said Burnsville Council Member Dan Kealey, who serves on the watershed organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We get cleaner water in our lake. We donate some land, and they get to pay the bill.â&#x20AC;? The pond will complement the popular Lac Lavon Park, Kealey said. Apple Valley will build a walk-

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An eventful time for infrastructure Osmundson oversaw treatment plant, Burnsville Parkway reconstruction, interchange planning by John Gessner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Who knew such a green and innovative idea would become such a headache? Construction of Burnsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surface-water treatment plant, which delivers displaced water from a riverfront mining quarry to your tap at home, is one of Bud Osmundsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s notable achievements as the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public works director and engineer. But the goodwill behind the long-sought project â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which so impressed state legislators they coughed up $5.5 million to help build it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; was briefly buried beneath an avalanche of complaints about the waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taste and smell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a lot of mad people,â&#x20AC;? said Osmundson, who is retiring at the end of January. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And with e-mail today, people can get pretty brave when they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to talk to you face to face.â&#x20AC;? Osmundson came to Burnsville in June 2005 after heading public works for six years in Prior Lake and for eight years in Rosemount. His time in Burnsville saw the treatment plant

by Erin Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Employees at Lockheed Martin in Eagan learned last week whether they would be laid off or transferred to another facility. The company ultimately laid off fewer employees than originally expected. It had planned to eliminate 350 jobs, but chose instead to transfer 100 of those positions. A total of 750 employees were offered transfers, and 250 were told they will be let go, said Lockheed spokesperson Peggy Mullikin. The bulk of employees offered transfers are engineers, while the majority of employees being laid off are in general administrative positions, Mullikin said. Employees who were offered transfers will have until Jan. 31 to make their decision. If they choose not to move, they will be laid off, she said. Lockheed announced in November it will close its Eagan facility by 2013 as a cost-saving measure to help See Lockheed, 13A

ing trail around the pond. The pond will remove an estimated 53 pounds of phosphorous a year that now flows directly into Keller Lake. Water flows from Keller Lake to Crystal and Earley lakes, which will also benefit. Excess phosphorous degrades water quality and causes summer algae blooms. Original plans from 2009 called for a 2.6-acre pond that would straddle Apple Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Keller Park and Lac Lavon Park. Apple Valley neighbors objected to having nearly half of their three-acre park turned into a pond. By contrast, Lac Lavon Park has 69 acres. The Burnsville council agreed to See Keller Lake, 13A

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Elizabeth Sabel of Northview Elementary School in Eagan showed her â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wuggieâ&#x20AC;? to judge Kevin Samsel during the School District 196 Inventors Fair, held Saturday, Jan. 15, at Eagan High School and Dakota Hills Middle School. The fair, sponsored by the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gifted and talented program, was open to all fourthand fifth-graders. For more photos, go online at www.ThisweekLive.com.

Bud Osmundson built, Burnsville Parkway rebuilt and funding for a long-awaited interchange at Highway 13 and County Road 5 nearly secured. A proclamation read at the Jan. 18 City Council meeting credits Osmundson with â&#x20AC;&#x153;strong leadership in infrastructure management and design,â&#x20AC;? which has had â&#x20AC;&#x153;a major and direct impact on improving the quality of life for Burnsville residents and businesses.â&#x20AC;? Osmundson, 56, plans to replace some of his working hours with volunteering, woodworking and golf. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that time,â&#x20AC;? the See Osmundson, 14A

Parks director honored for getting women up and running Juli Seydell Johnson wins national sports award for starting beginners running club for women in Eagan by Erin Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

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Each Wednesday evening beginning in March, about 30 women of all ages and sizes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and for a wide variety of reasons â&#x20AC;&#x201C; gather at a local Eagan park for one specific purpose: to learn to run. Some want to lose weight, others have dreams of completing a marathon. But they all come to learn in a supportive, nonthreatening environment led by Juli Seydell Johnson, Eaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director of parks and recreation. While the class, as well as a more advanced running club, are offered through the Parks and Recreation Department, Johnson founded the groups and volunteers her free time to lead them. The class has proved wildly pop-

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ular. Often filling within the first three days of registration, the first class offered in 2009 had a limit of 25 women; 75 signed up. Since then, the city has added a second class to accommodate demand. For her efforts in helping women unleash their inner athlete, Johnson is being honored with a Breaking Barriers award from the National Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Foundation and the Minnesota Coalition of Women in Athletic Leadership. The award, part of the National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Feb. 1, celebrates those who strive to provide athletic opportunities for girls and women of all races, all ages, and all levels of ability. Johnson, a self-taught runner, said she started the class because

she struggled as a beginner and could have used some support and encouragement herself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have such a passion for running. I felt like I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have much help when I started 10 years ago and I thought I could use my experience to help people,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I can make the learning curve shorter for other people, so much the better.â&#x20AC;? Since she began in 2002, Johnson has completed more than 25 marathons, including the prestigious Boston Marathon, for which she had to qualify. But she counts among her favorite running moments the 2009 Minneapolis Marathon she ran with her then 14-year-old son, Nate, and the 2010 Minneapolis Half Marathon she ran with her 13-year-old daugh-

ter, Karina. Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love of running is infectious, as those who have taken her class will tell you. One of her favorite parts? The crowds of cheering fans at races. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not too often in your adult life you get to have people cheer for you,â&#x20AC;? she said. She also loves that running is so accessible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can do it right outside your door,â&#x20AC;? she said. The fact that the class has been overwhelmingly popular since it was first offered â&#x20AC;&#x153;tells me thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a real need out there, just a real desire to try it,â&#x20AC;? she said. Part of what makes it so popular is the supportive, welcoming environment; the class is limited to just See Director, 14A

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Burnsville â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Purple CPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; adopts color of cancer fight Burnsville accountant uses business to raise funds for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network by John Gessner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Tax season is always busy for Nancy Marian, a Burnsville accountant. This one is also therapeutic. Through her newly launched tax and accounting business, Marian is working to raise funds to fight pancreatic cancer â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the disease that killed her mother in 2008 and has shown possible manifestations in two of her three sons. Through the Passion Partners program of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Marian is donating 20 percent of the fee she receives whenever a customer files tax returns online through a link on her company website. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Actually, this has been a really tough year for me,â&#x20AC;? Marian said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just to do something positive with the situation is really helping me.â&#x20AC;? In December 2009, Mar-

ianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son Evan, now 15, was found to have pre-cancerous tumors on his pancreas. Her son Jacob, 18, had a similar diagnosis in July 2010. The diagnoses confirm the presence of multiple endocrine neoplasia Type 1, a rare genetic disorder that causes tumors in the endocrine glands and in the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine. The disorder caused the pancreatic cancer that killed Marianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, Ruby Bauer, in 2008. Marian herself has been diagnosed with growths on her parathyroid glands. Her mother died the same year Marian and her husband, Jeffrey, moved to Burnsville from Columbus, Ohio, to answer Jeffreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s call to become head pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Burnsville. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a tough year between moving and losing my mom,â&#x20AC;? Marian said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It all

kind of happened at once.â&#x20AC;? Her motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pancreatic cancer had metastasized and was called inoperable, but she survived for seven years. The other family membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; slow-growing, precancerous growths will be closely watched. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Usually if you have a precancerous tumor, they just go in and take it out,â&#x20AC;? Marian said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just more complicated, because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the pancreas, and the pancreas is a tough place to do surgery. ... Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of this balancing act, knowing when the surgery is appropriate. They want to catch it before it becomes cancer. They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to go in and mess around when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not. So weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a wait-and-watch.â&#x20AC;? Already active with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, whose signature color is purple, Marian signed up as a Passion Partner and adopted the color for her own firm, which can

be found online at www.purplecpa.com. The Duluth native, who earned an accounting degree in 1984 from the University of North Dakota, has many years of tax and accounting experience. During the 2009 tax season, after moving to Burnsville, Marian worked as a tax preparer for Heimdal Tax and Financial Service in Lakeville. During the 2010 season she worked for Enestvedt and Christensen in Burnsville. Her purplecpa.com site links to Drake Software, which provides the online tax forms. Marian has contracts with Drake to host and promote its tax service and with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, which gets a cut of her online filing fee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve kind of said Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to celebrate if I hit a thousand dollarsâ&#x20AC;? in proceeds for the cancer network, Marian said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that will take

Photo by John Gessner

Nancy Marian is raising money to fight pancreatic cancer through her home-based Burnsville business, Marian Tax and Accounting Services. about a hundred people, if I can get a hundred people to John Gessner is at john.gesscome through my site and ner@ecm-inc.com. use that tax service.â&#x20AC;?

Dakota County Local seniors invited to enter pageant by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

In a culture that idolizes youth comes a refreshing opportunity for senior citizens to take center stage. Women age 60 and up are invited to enter the Ms. Minnesota Senior America Pageant, which will be held at 3 p.m. on April 20 at Mystic Lake Casino and Hotel. The event will include a talent contest, evening gown competition, interview and opportunity for each contestant to share her personal â&#x20AC;&#x153;philosophy of lifeâ&#x20AC;? with the audience so judges can have insight into each ladyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inner beauty. State pageant directors

Heather Aarre and Michelle Roddie, who both work at Media Relations in Burnsville, said women who compete in the pageants are fun, engaging and inspiring. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These ladies retire, but they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t slow down. They go after their passions and teach themselves new things,â&#x20AC;? said Aarre. Many contestants have never entered pageants when they were younger, including the 2009 state winner Mary Lou Phipps of Bloomington. Phipps encouraged women to enter, declaring that everyone has a talent they can demonstrate. While Phipps performs

tap dancing, others have recited poems, demonstrated quilts and played piano. One woman brought the house down by pantomiming to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Proud Maryâ&#x20AC;? dressed as Tina Turner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She had a wig and the whole bit,â&#x20AC;? Phipps said. It costs $185 to enter, but many contestants gain sponsors through family members or local businesses. Contestant applications are due by Feb. 28 and are available at www.msminnesotasenior.com or by calling Heather Aarre at (612) 7987237.

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Mary Lou Phipps of Bloomington, center, won the title of Ms. Minnesota in the 2009 Laura Adelmann is at laura. senior pageant. adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

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Apple Valley

Needles, herbs and ancient traditions Acupuncture clinic opens at County Road 42 & Pennock Avenue

Shauyu Kuo Vilimpoc recently opened Grace Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine in a suite in the commercial complex at the southeast corner of County Road 42 and Pennock Avenue. Born in China and raised in Taiwan, she apprenticed under a traditional Chinese healer in her homeland before immigrating to the United States 30 years ago.

by Andrew Miller THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Grace Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 5; the informational event is free and open to the public. The clinic is located at 7668 W. 150th St., Suite 203, at the corner of County Road 42 and Pennock Avenue in Apple Valley, and is on the Web at www.graceacuclinic.com.

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to noon on Saturday, Feb. 5. Kuo Vilimpoc, a statelicensed acupuncturist who holds a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Oriental medicine, said sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d long dreamed of opening her own traditional Chinese medicine clinic, but put her plans on hold to

raise her two children, who are now adults. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is like my second life,â&#x20AC;? she said with a smile. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my calling, and I get so much joy from it.â&#x20AC;? Andrew Miller is at andrew. miller@ecm-inc.com.

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Shauyu Kuo Vilimpoc is bringing the traditional healing methods of her homeland to Apple Valley. A China native who apprenticed under a traditional Chinese healer before immigrating to the United States 30 years ago, Kuo Vilimpoc recently opened Grace Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine at County Road 42 and Pennock Avenue. Kuo Vilimpoc uses herbal remedies and acupuncture â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the insertion of needles to facilitate the flow of energy through the body â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to treat conditions such as neck and back pain, respiratory and gastrointestinal ailments, and mental-health disorders. Traditional Chinese medicine, she explained, involves addressing the root cause of ailments, not just the symptoms. The approach is holistic, with an emphasis on getting the body in â&#x20AC;&#x153;harmony.â&#x20AC;? Often a treatment will complement, not replace, Western medicine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; such as treatments Kuo Vilimpoc offers for cancer patients. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just to cure disease per se, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really to help the person live a more fulfilled, happy life,â&#x20AC;? she said of traditional Chinese healing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We look at the person as a whole â&#x20AC;&#x201C; when your body is healthy, everything is in harmony.â&#x20AC;? The clinic, whose initial consultation fees range from $50 to $95, is holding an open house from 10 a.m.

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Opinion Thisweek Columnist New dad learns secrets to parenting â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;successâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by Tad Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

About six months ago, I wrote a column in this space detailing that I would be taking a parenting leave to care for our first child. In that column, I wrote about ECM Publishers Inc.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tremendous program that allows a new parent a six-month leave from duties with the company in order to spend this most critical of time with the child. The program, implemented and championed by the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former publisher, Elmer L. Andersen, reflected his values that the early years of parenting are the most important job one could undertake. At the time, I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what to expect of my job performance in this new role. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what demands it might place on me physically or psychologically. I was confident that if hosts

of other moms and dads throughout the history of time could successfully parent, then it should be something I could handle. I survived this past six months due to a large dose of patience, a cooperative baby and getting out of the house as much as possible. Prior to the birth, I attended a set of new-parent classes with my wife offered through Fairview Hospitals. The course material and instructor were very helpful, but there was only so much covered in the time allotted. Most of the information related to preparing us for the birth and days that followed, but not so much about what to expect in successive months. For information about that we turned to a couple of different books on the subject and gathered advice from family and friends who have raised children.

Patience was the one word I kept hearing and reading. That trait has proven to be my most important asset. A n y amount of crying, fussing, or refusal to adhere to a sleep schedule can be overcome with a little patience. I learned fast that Eleanor had simple needs that she communicated in the only way she knew â&#x20AC;&#x201C; crying. There was no need to be frustrated. I just had to determine what she wanted â&#x20AC;&#x201C; usually food, a diaper change or sleep. My â&#x20AC;&#x153;successâ&#x20AC;? in parenting has been due in no small measure to a mostly cooperative baby. Eleanor is quite possibly the happiest baby Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever been around. She shares a smile and giggles with about everyone she meets. I suppose I can attribute this pleasant demeanor to her parents, but I also give a little credit to the fact that I loved to take her places. Caring for a infant can be isolating. The best way to combat

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that feeling is to connect with others. Dakota County has scores of free or low cost groups and activities for the parents of young children. The area has some of the most active Mothers of Preschoolers and similar groups in the metro area. They plan regular and special gatherings throughout the year. Early Childhood Family Education classes are offered through Community Education in each of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s districts. Meeting times, special events and classes are scheduled to be convenient for pretty much everyone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including dads. Dakota Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health and Human Services Department offers education and resources for new parents through its Healthy Families initiative. Dakota Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s libraries have story times and other programs for a range of preschools ages.

Dakota County is a great place for excursions. The Minnesota Zoo, shopping malls (great for winter walking), and parks offer stimulation not only for children, but also parents. The question Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been asked most often since returning to work this week is how do I feel about coming back. My answer: I love spending time with my daughter and I love being part of a great community newspaper. They are distinctly different jobs that are tied for first. Of course, I might change my mind in a few weeks as I long for the afternoon naps of the past six months. Tad Johnson is managing editor for Thisweek Newspapers and the Dakota County Tribune. He can be reached at editor.thisweek@ecminc.com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters Election proved Thompson is not alone To the editor: In the Jan. 7 edition of Thisweek Newspaper, Larry Werner wrote a column addressing an interview I did with MPR from the state Capitol. In his column, Werner makes four points. First, my rhetoric was from the extreme. Second, my position on taxes is extreme. Third, I am unable to moderate my views because of my talk radio background. Finally,

legislators with â&#x20AC;&#x153;goodgovernment sensibilitiesâ&#x20AC;? understand we must raise taxes. First, those of you familiar with me through talk radio, KSTP-TV, and/or my Senate campaign know I respect othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; opinions. I advocate strongly for my beliefs, but I value civility. I behaved no differently on MPR. I encourage you to listen to the interview via podcast, which can be found on the MPR website. You will find Gary Eichtenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interview with me at the 46:30 mark of the Jan. 4, 2011, program.

Second, Werner is correct: I do believe we must balance Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget without raising taxes. But is this position extreme, as he implies? Minnesota has the third highest corporate income tax rate in the nation. Homeowners are being crushed by soaring property taxes. According to the Tax Foundation, Minnesota ranks 12th out of the 50 states in overall tax burden. Conservatives gained majorities in the state House and Senate, running on the promise to restrain government spending and hold the See Letter, 5A

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Courtney Bombardo, 22, a graduate of Apple Valley High School, 2006, passed away suddenly on January 9th, in Oxnard California. Preceded in death by her Grandfather Tom Sellner. Survived by her parents, Judith Bombardo of Apple Valley and James (Bev) Bombardo of Lakeville. Brothers Brandon and fiancĂŠe Aimee, twin brother Christopher, Jeremy Walton and Josh (Xilonen) Walton, Sister Jaime (Jason) Berry, Niece Isabella and Nephew Parker. After graduation Courtney joined the Navy and was stationed in Oxnard CA. She was enthusiastic about serving her country and did two deployments to Afghanistan. She loved music, and photography, was an avid motorcyclist and loved people. Wherever she went, her bright spirit and wit and her expertise for the element of surprise never ceased to amaze people. She had just returned from her second deployment in November and was excited to be with her family and friends. She will be so dearly missed, our hearts are broken. Visitation 5-8pm Monday at White Funeral Home, 14560 Pennock Ave. and also one hour prior to Mass at Church. Mass of Christian Burial 12pm Tuesday, January 17th at St Nicholas Catholic Church, 51 Church St. New Market, MN. Interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery White Funeral Home Apple Valley, MN www.whitefuneralhomes.com

McKay of Lakeville are pleased to announce the marriage of Tiffany Pekarna to Justin McKay on September, 18th, 2010, at the Hope Lutheran church in Minneapolis, Mn. The wedding theme was "Fall In Love". The wedding couple rode in a white horse-drawn carriage through the Eagan Community Center wooded campus to the reception/dance at the Oaks Ballroom. Grandparents of the bride: Mr. and Mrs. Ken Moen, Belle Plaine and Frank Pekarna, Jordan. The couple have planned a 1 month honeymoon in Europe.

Given by God on 11-15-93 Given to God on 1-3-11 On January 3, 2011, our Precious Angel Kayla was taken from us suddenly and far too soon. Kayla loved and was loved by her family and many friends. Kayla was such a beautiful, determined and strong willed girl. She touched the hearts of many with her larger than life personality, and her contagious smile. She was a very talented artist and expressed herself through sketching and painting. She loved listening to music, gymnastics and hanging out with friends; she made friends so easily with her outgoing personality, great sense of humor and her kind and gentle heart. Kayla lived a full life, in her short 17 years. Kayla loved angels and collected many of them and is now surrounded by them in heaven. Our hearts ache. I miss her, we all miss herâ&#x20AC;Śshe is forever 17. With Kayla's passing we remind others that her life is one to be celebrated, although we will miss her everyday. She will always remain forever in our hearts. She will be deeply missed by all of us and will be in our thoughts everyday. You now have your wings Kayla, fly now and be free; and until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of his hand. Love forever and always in our hearts, survived by loving parents, Kevin and Diane Berdan, brother Daniel, sisters Jenna and Kelsey, also many other loving relatives. Preceded in death by Beverly Morris and Arnold Berdan. Funeral Services were held January 8th at Hosanna! 9600 163rd Street W. Lakeville

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Silverness, Myrtle O. age 91 of New Market, MN was born January 19, 1919 in Holt, MN and passed away on January 14, 2011 in Elko, MN. Myrtle is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Arnold; granddaughter, Holly Silverness; parents, Nels & Elizabeth (neeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ellingson) Ness; siblings, Alice (Edmond) Uland, Tilda (Rangvaled ) Olson, Einar Ness, John (Eleanor) Ness, Clara (Oscar) Reirson and Clarence (Joyce) Ness. Survived by her loving children, Eldon, Richard (Kris), Glen (Carol), June Silverness, George (Donna) and Marie (Dale) Jacobs; 11 grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson; brother, Orval (Mildred â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;) Ness, many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service was held 1 PM Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at Christiania Lutheran Church, 26691 Pillsbury Ave., Lakeville, MN a gathering of family and friends was 1hr prior to service at church. Interment Holt Cemetery, Holt, MN.

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my responsibility as a public servant very seriously. I will advocate and vote only for those things I believe to be in the best interests of the state of Minnesota and my constituents. I am a proud supporter of limited, constitutionally constrained government. That has nothing to do with my previous occupation.

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O'Donnell, Gerald A. of Apple Valley passed away peacefully at his home on January 10, 2011 at the age of 79. Gerald and Carol raised their family in the Minneapolis, MN area where Gerald worked in the diesel industry for more than 40 years. He took great pride in his work and had many accolades to his credit. He had an innovative mind and the ability to create his ideas into practical use. Gerald - Jerry or O'D to his friends - enjoyed golfing, fishing, and travel especially after retirement in 1993. Family was always very important to Gerald and he was an active parent and grandparent. Never lacking in good advice, he was often consulted and would be ready to help in any way he could. Gerald was a giving, genuine person and will be greatly missed by all those his life touched. Preceded in death by his grandson, Nicholas and great-grandson, Isaiah. Survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Carol; children: Michael (Marilyn), Carrie, and Kelly O'Donnell; grandchildren: Ryan (Jenny), Erin, Josh, Jeffery, Jacob, Joseph, and Marah; step granddaughters: Raegan (Richard) Walker and Nicole Pederson; great-grandson: Isaac; step great-grandchildren: Colton and Ella; sisters: Pat (Ray) Hennessy and Bea (Jack) Rawls; also by other loving relatives and friends. Funeral Mass, 11 AM Saturday, January 15, 2011 at C hurch o f t h e Rise n Savior (CR 42) Burnsville. Visitation from 5 - 8 PM Friday at White Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Interment: Lebanon Cemetery, Apple Valley, MN.

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Kurt Bills honored for service At a Jan. 18 City Hall reception, Rosemount Mayor Bill Droste (right) presented state Rep. Kurt Bills with the Rosemount City Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commendation for his service to the city. Bills served two years as a council member before being elected to the Minnesota House in November. Bills burst onto the political scene in 2008 when he earned the most votes out of a field of 26 council candidates; in that race, the popular Rosemount High School economics teacher campaigned with a budget of $500 and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use a single yard sign. Photo submitted

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State debate tourney results Three District 196 students were among the eight finalists in Lincoln-Douglas and two, two-person teams from the district were finalists in policy at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s State Debate Tournament held Jan. 14-15 at the University of Minnesota. Jon Slater of Apple Valley High School made

the final four in LincolnDouglas. Luke Stuttgen of Apple Valley and Will Cox of Eagan High School were both quarterfinalists. In policy debate, the teams of Kyra Stephenson and Leah Norman of Eagan and Lisa Beard and Matt Stefanko of Rosemount High School both made the final round of eight and were defeated in the quarterfinal round.

Seven other District 196 students qualified to compete at the state tournament but did not make the final round. They are: Kelsey Peterson of Eagan and Ashesh Rambachan and Adithya Balaji of Eastview High School in Lincoln-Douglas, and Nicole Wagner and Kaitlin Engels of Eagan and Wesley Just and Ryan Kirkley of Rosemount in policy. Dance students at Eastview High School in Apple Valley rehearsed Tuesday in preparation for their winter show, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Janet Nation,â&#x20AC;? which features studentand teacherchoreographed dance pieces based on Janet Jackson songs and videos. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Janet Nationâ&#x20AC;? will be presented twice â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at 6 and 7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; on Monday, Jan. 24, at the high school; admission is $5.

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United States, Sweden and Norway; and cherished friends. A memorial service will be held Friday, January 21, at 1 p.m. at St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, 2323 Como Ave., St. Paul. Interment will be private.

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Sports Standings Boys basketball Team

Conference W L Lakeville South 5 0 Eagan 4 1 Eastview 4 1 Burnsville 3 2 B Kennedy 2 3 Apple Valley 2 3 Lakeville North 2 3 Prior Lake 1 4 Rosemount 1 4 B Jefferson 1 4

Overall W L 9 2 10 2 10 2 8 4 7 6 5 7 4 9 4 8 4 9 3 8

Friday, January 21 • Eastview at Prior Lake, 7:15 p.m. • Bloomington Kennedy at Lakeville South, 7:15 p.m. • Lakeville North at Bloomington Jefferson, 7:15 p.m. • Burnsville at Apple Valley, 7:15 p.m. • Eagan at Rosemount, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, January 25 • Prior Lake at Eagan, 7:15 p.m. • Rosemount at Burnsville, 7:15 p.m. • Bloomington Kennedy at Bloomington Jefferson, 7:15 p.m. • Eastview at Lakeville South, 7:15 p.m. • Apple Valley at Lakeville North, 7:15 p.m. Friday, January 28 • Bloomington Kennedy at Eastview, 7:15 p.m. • Lakeville South at Eagan, 7:15 p.m. • Prior Lake at Burnsville, 7:15 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson at Apple Valley, 7:15 p.m. • Rosemount at Lakeville North, 7:15 p.m.

Girls basketball Team

Conference W L Lakeville North 7 0 Eastview 6 1 B Jefferson 5 2 Prior Lake 4 2 B Kennedy 4 3 Eagan 3 4 Rosemount 2 5 Burnsville 2 5 Apple Valley 1 6 Lakeville South 0 6

Overall W L 13 2 12 3 12 3 6 7 7 7 6 9 7 8 5 10 3 10 1 13

Friday, January 21 • Lakeville South at Bloomington Kennedy, 7:15 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson at Lakeville North, 7:15 p.m. • Apple Valley at Burnsville, 7:15 p.m. • Rosemount at Eagan, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, January 25 • Eagan at Prior Lake, 7:15 p.m. • Lakeville North at Apple Valley, 7:15 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson at Boomington Kennedy, 7:15 p.m. • Lakeville South at Eastview, 7:15 p.m. • Burnsville at Rosemount, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, January 27 • Lakeville North at Rosemount, 7:15 p.m. • Eastview at Bloomington Kennedy, 7:15 p.m. Friday, January 28 • Burnsville at Prior Lake, 7:15 p.m. • South Eagan at Lakeville South, 7:15 p.m. • Apple Valley at Bloomington Jefferson, 7:15 p.m.

Boys Hockey Team

Conference W L T Burnsville 7 0 1 B Jefferson 6 1 1 Eagan 5 2 1 Lakeville South 5 2 1 Apple Valley 5 3 0 Eastview 3 4 1 Lakeville North 3 5 0 Rosemount 2 6 0 Prior Lake 1 6 1 B Kennedy 0 8 0

Overall W L T 9 4 1 7 5 2 10 4 1 7 4 1 10 5 0 5 8 1 6 8 1 5 10 0 4 8 2 2 12 0

Saturday, January 22 • Lakeville North at Bloomington Jefferson, 2:30 p.m. • Eagan at Prior Lake, 5:30 p.m. • Lakeville South at Burnsville, 7 p.m. • Apple Valley at Apple Valley, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, January 25 • Burnsville at Wayzata, 7 p.m. • Lakeville South at Eden Prairie, 7 p.m. • Park at Eagan, 7:15 p.m. • Bloomington Kennedy at Farmington, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, January 27 • Prior Lake at Lakeville North, 7 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson at Apple Valley, 7:15 p.m. • Eastview at Bloomington Kennedy, 7:30 p.m. • Eagan at Lakeville South, 7:30 p.m. • Burnsville at Rosemount, 7:30 p.m.

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Conference W L T Lakeville South 12 1 1 Rosemount 10 2 1 Eastview 9 3 1 Lakeville North 8 4 0 Eagan 8 4 1 Burnsville 6 6 0 B Jefferson 3 8 0 Prior Lake 3 9 0 Apple Valley 2 11 0 B Kennedy 0 13 0

Overall W L T 16 2 1 14 4 1 13 5 2 13 5 0 11 7 1 9 10 0 7 12 0 5 14 0 5 15 0 1 17 0

What else can Apple Valley wrestlers achieve? Ranked No. 1 in the nation again, Eagle wrestlers might have reached the pinnacle by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

I guess the next step is finding some international competition for the Apple Valley wrestling team. The Eagles won the Clash Duals earlier this month again in Rochester, which was not just another wrestling meet. Teams from all over the country touch down in southeastern Minnesota to see who may be the mythical national champion. Apple Valley defeated Bettendorf, Iowa, 47-9; Simley 42-20; Carl Sandburg, Ill., 55-9, and Brandon, Fla., 34-16. It’s been called

PRESSBOX the deepest Clash Dual meet ever. The win against Brandon is significant. From 1974 to 2008, the Florida wrestling team won 459 straight dual meets. Winning the Clash goes a long way in determining national rankings and it would be hard for Apple Valley to fall off the No. 1 spot now. A national high school champion is a mythical notation, but all the national polls have Apple

Valley at No. 1. That makes it two years in a row for the Eagles. Coach Jim Jackson said last year would have to be the team’s best season ever with a state team title and seven individual state champions. Topping that number is a tall order. Winning a state team title in 2011 may be a foregone conclusion, but don’t think for a second the Eagles will be relaxing. From a team perspective, it’s probably not a lot of fun to coach or wrestle against the Eagles, but wrestling is also an individual sport where it doesn’t matter

whose name is on the front of the singlet. As for individual accomplishments, in the process of winning the Clash, Destin McCauley broke the record for most wins in Minnesota with 263. McCauley’s high school career has been a wild ride, but his wrestling days are far from over. He will wrestle at the international level in March when he plans to become a resident athlete in freestyle wrestling at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Brandon Kingsley and Steven Keogh also went 6-0 during the Clash. It’s not an

easy thing to do considering there were several top15 ranked wrestlers in the country on the mat. The Eagles have their share of wrestlers in the nation’s top 15. In national rankings, theopenmat.com puts McCauley No. 1 in his weight class, Matt Kelliher No. 3, Keogh No. 5, Brandon Kingsley No. 6, Dakota Trom No. 12 and Jake Waste No. 7. The Eagles also won the Minnewaska Duals last weekend losing just seven matches in four duals. Andy Rogers is at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Guards leading the way in the South Suburban by Andy Rogers

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Guards seem to have taken over in South Suburban Conference girls basketball. Just about every team has a top-flight guard who can score from the perimeter, drive the lane, and defend her counterpart. “It is just the time for the guards,” Apple Valley coach Jeremy Gordon said. “In a few years, I am sure it will go back to posts. Everything seems to go in cycles.” From Eastview’s Alex Beckman and Lakeville North’s Rachel Banham to Apple Valley’s Jordan Sammons and Eagan’s Jess Hart, the scoring has come from the perimeter in the Photo by Andy Rogers South Suburban. Eagan’s Jess Hart goes up for a shot against Apple Valley’s Kati Erb, No. 30, Sydney Schalk, No. 21, and Jaryn Pipkins, No. 20, during a game on Tuesday.

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The Eagles have their own star guard in Sammons, who leads the team in scoring and in several other ways. “She’s a leader on and off the court,” Gordon said. “She elevates the play of everyone around her.” Apple Valley has found itself in several tight situations this year. The Eagles don’t have many marks in the victory column this season, but that might have to do mostly with their schedule. Apple Valley has faced six teams ranked in the top 10 in Class 3A and 4A this season, but that hasn’t brought anyone down. “The girls’ spirits are great,” Gordon said. “We have had a tough schedule, but we don’t make excuses; we keep moving forward and focus on our next opponent.” Gordon feels the Eagles are improving every game. Besides Sammons, there

they’ve lost by just as much. “We are up and down with results,” McDonald said. “We’ve won big and lost big during conference play so far. We’d like to become more consistent with our play.” The Irish have been getting it done with Brooke Stevens and Laura Dennis mixing it up. Elaine Warner, who is coming off an Rosemount injury, plays an important Rosemout guard Rachel role as well. Hoeppner has helped keep the team competitive all Burnsville year. Since starting the season The Irish have been hov- 5-2, the Blaze have found ering around .500 through themselves behind at the most of the season, outpac- end in eight straight games. ing teams such as Apple Eastview, Bloomington Valley and Lakeville South. Jefferson, Shakopee, Eagan, “The girls are playing Bloomington Kennedy and hard and giving good ef- Lakeville North have given fort,” head coach Sam Mc- the upstart Blaze some Donald said. trouble. Like any team, they’d The young team is led by like to see more of the good Jessica Ranke and Jermisha than the bad. The girls have Watson, who are both cadefeated a few teams by pable of putting up doublemore than 15 points, but are several girls trying to keep the Eagles on the winning side of the scoreboard. Destiny Scott, Sydney Schalk, Kati Erb, Jaryn Pipkins, Laurel Kabat, Melissa Swanson and Taylor Dagon “are some of the girls that can and need to step up. We cannot afford anyone to take a night off,” Gordon said.

digit points nightly. The Blaze will try to get back on the winning side of things on Friday when Apple Valley comes to town.

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Eagan Coach Elizabeth Carpentier has seen a difference in terms of chemistry, mentality and confidence since her Wildcats beat Bloomington Jefferson on Jan. 7. “The girls are believing in themselves, teammates and coaches and are playing with more passion,” Carpentier said. A difficult nonconference schedule helped whip them into shape for conference competition. “This team is starting to understand that by staying the course, hard work pays off,” Carpentier said. “We are making progress, and I sense the excitement amongst the girls. The key is to not be satisfied and to strive to be better.” Jess Hart leads the team in scoring and rebounding. Each night the Wildcats seem to have different players step up. “Teams will try to shut Jess down and if she isn’t scoring, it’s nice to know Lindsey Gonsior, Sammie Delzotto, and Sage Peterson are able to put points up on the board,” Carpentier said. Carpentier doesn’t mind that several South Suburban standouts are guards. “This works to our favor because we have two lockdown defenders in Sage Peterson and Lindsey Micheletti,” Carpentier said. “Another feisty defender has been Bryn Parsons. Off the bench she provides us with a spark on both ends of the floor.”

After starting the season with an 8-0 record the Lightning ran into some trouble against Hopkins, Minnetonka and Lakeville North, which are some of the top teams in Minnesota. The girls have proved to be a step above the rest of the competition in the South Suburban, besting Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Rosemount, Kennedy and Jefferson by double digits. The girls have two guards, Alex Beckman and Jenna Dockter, who are leading the way this year. Dockter had 17 points, including five three-pointers, and Beckman had 11 in Rogers is at the 68-45 win against Rose- Andy mount on Tuesday. Amber andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Alpine teams collide at Buck Hill

Saturday, January 22 • Bloomington Kennedy at Rosemount, 2 p.m. • Apple Valley at Apple Valley, 2:15 p.m. • Eagan at Prior Lake, 3 p.m. • Lakeville South at Burnsville, 3 p.m. • Lakeville North at Bloomington Jefferson, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, January 25 • Prior Lake at Lakeville North, 7 p.m. • Burnsville at Rosemount, 7 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson at Apple Valley, 7:15 p.m. • Eastview at Bloomington Kennedy, 7:15 p.m. • Eagan at Lakeville South, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, January 27 • Owatonna at Owatonna, 5:30 p.m. • Cretin-Derham Hall at Eagan, 7:15 p.m.

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Apple Valley/Rosemount’s Charlie Frahm (left) along with Eastview/Eagan’s Gleason Connor (center) and Cassie Torbenson (right) participated in a meet on Jan. 11 at Buck Hill. The Section 6 meet, which decides who goes to state, is scheduled for Feb. 8. For more pictures, go online at www.Thisweeklive.com.

Wrestlers are pinning down greater success this year Rosemount wins Moorhead Gadberry Duals last weekend by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

A lot has been going right for the Rosemount wrestling team this year. Last weekend, the Irish won the Moorhead Gadberry Duals defeating Fargo

South 34-29, Jamestown 43-29, Brainerd 42-21 and United Clay Becker 53-16. “We have great team chemistry this year,” said Adam Jackson, the team’s top wrestler at 152 pounds. “Guys are there to work and to have fun, of course. We’ve met a lot of our goals up to this point.” The Irish had six wrestlers go undefeated at Moorhead including Dan

Rosa (103), Steve Levine (119), Paul Domier (130), Jackson (152), Josh Francois (160) and Jon Bishop (heavyweight). “The Moorhead trip is always a highlight of the season,” Jackson said. “Last year, we placed third so it was great to come up and battle to a first-place finish.” The Irish also won the Tartan and Kenyon tourna-

ments this season. People are starting to take notice. In the most recent Guillotine state rankings, Jackson was No. 5 at 152, Levine No. 8 at 125, and Domier No. 9 at 130. There are 16 individual wrestlers who advance to state in each weight class, so several Irish wrestlers are thinking about advancing to the Xcel Energy Center. The trouble is they are in the

state’s toughest section with Apple Valley and Hastings. “There are a lot of great wrestlers – all who want to make it past sections,” Jackson said. “However, I believe that if I keep pushing my limits every day I will get past our tough section.” Several other wrestlers feel they have a shot as well, including Francois, Levine and Domier. For some schools, having

a group of good wrestlers is cyclical. Improvement comes by practicing against good teammates every day. “Bottom line is that wrestling is a tough sport, but is also very rewarding,” Jackson said. “I like that it’s all on you. Wrestling teaches you to be accountable.” Andy Rogers is at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

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January 21, 2011 THISWEEK

Thisweekend Local color Photo exhibit at the Burnsville PAC features new and historic images from Dakota County and the Twin Cities by Andrew Miller THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Dakota County residents will recognize many of the historic sites featured in the new photo exhibit at the Burnsville Performing Arts Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gallery. â&#x20AC;&#x153;ARTitecture,â&#x20AC;? presented by the Dakota County Historical Society, shines a spotlight on iconic architecture throughout the Twin Cities, with a focus on south-of-the-river locales. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the old Cedar Avenue Bridge connecting Burnsville and Bloomington, overrun with weeds and covered with rust. A derelict, graffitistrewn railroad bridge in

Inver Grove Heights. The old county courthouse in Hastings, small train stations, one-room schoolhouses, bridges under construction. Thirty of the images on the galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s walls were shot by local photographers Andrew Hill, a graphic designer/photographer from Hastings who runs the photo business Middletown Creative, and Brandon Stengel, an architect by trade who operates Farm Kid Studios. Many of the photos are presented under the rubric â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then and Now,â&#x20AC;? a term Hill uses to denote images in which older photos are

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;ARTitecture,â&#x20AC;? the new exhibit at the Burnsville PACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art gallery, features images of local architecture by Andrew Hill and Brandon Stengel. Many of the images are presented under the rubric â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then and Now,â&#x20AC;? a term Hill uses to denote digitally modified photos such as his image of Target Field in Minneapolis under construction, blended with another photo of a completed Target Field, its stands packed with spectators. re-shot from the same perspective, with the two photos then merged into one. In one such â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then and Nowâ&#x20AC;? image, Hill shot a photo of Target Field in Minneapolis under con-

struction, with cranes and workers on the turf, and blended it with another photo of a completed Target Field on game day, packed with spectators. The exhibit also includes

the Dakota County Historical Society. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many of the buildings featured are places that exhibit visitors will remember from their own pasts, and in some cases the buildings are still in use today.â&#x20AC;? Visitors to â&#x20AC;&#x153;ARTitectureâ&#x20AC;? will see a preview of â&#x20AC;&#x153;John Henry Howe: Architect,â&#x20AC;? a Dakota County Historical Society exhibit scheduled to open this summer at the Lawshe Memorial Museum in South St. Paul. Howe, an architect who worked with Frank Lloyd Wright, designed a number of residences in Dakota County and throughout Minnesota. â&#x20AC;&#x153;ARTitectureâ&#x20AC;? runs through Feb. 26. Gallery hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. To inquire about photos from â&#x20AC;&#x153;ARTitectureâ&#x20AC;? available for purchase, contact the gallery at (952) 895-4685.

a collage prepared by the historical society of new and old images from across Dakota County. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The collage is wide Andrew Miller is at andrew. ranging,â&#x20AC;? said Chad Rob- miller@ecm-inc.com. erts, executive director of

thisweekend briefs â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Peter Panâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

The Burnsville Performing Arts Center will host the timeless classic â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peter Panâ&#x20AC;? presented by The Burnsville Civic Light Opera at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23. Tickets are $15 to $25 for adults, $15 to $20 for seniors, and $15 for students/children. Tickets can be purchased in person at the box office, at ticketmaster.com, or by calling (800) 892-2787.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Wonder Bread Yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; The Lakeville Area Arts Center will host special performances of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Wonder Bread Years,â&#x20AC;? a hilarious one-man show by former

Seinfeld writer Pat Hazell, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, and Saturday, Jan. 22. Anyone who remembers Silly Putty and Sugar Pops will love this salute to baby boomer culture performed by David Mann. Advance tickets are $20 and are available at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. For tickets call (952) 985-4640 or order online at www. lakeville-rapconnect.com.

will be Pete Borchers. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the show. Call (952) 431-1776 or visit www.comedyinfo.com for more information.

Sound Healing Day at Aslan Institute

Native American flutist and sound healer Laura Davida Preves will host World Sound Healing Day from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 14, at Aslan Institute, 4141 Old Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan. The entrance fee is $10. Comedian Scott Hansen For more information, visit will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Comedy With www.aslaninst.com. A Heart Onâ&#x20AC;? at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, at Apple Valley American On display at the LakevLegion Post 1776, 14521 Granada Drive, Apple Val- ille Area Arts Center is an ley. Special comedy guest exhibit of acrylic paintings

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3644. TV-interviewing class for ages 8-14 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, River Ridge Arts Building, Burnsville, (612) 250-8611. Script writing for ages 8 and older from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, River Ridge Arts Building, Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Fairytale adventures program for parents and children, begins in February, River Ridge Arts Building, Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Special needs theater program (autism-DCD), ages 5 and older, Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Join other 55-plus adults at the Eagan Art House to create beaded jewelry. The Jewelry Club meets on the third Friday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Class fee is $3 per person and includes all supplies. Bring any old jewelry you would like to re-make. 3981 Lexington Ave. S., (651) 686-9134. The Eagan Art House offers classes for ages 4 through adult, www.cityofeagan.com/eaganart-

Comedy Dennis Ross with special guest â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oleâ&#x20AC;? at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, and 8 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at the MinneHAHA Comedy Club, 251 W. Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville (lower level of Carboneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s), (612) 860-9388, www. minnehahacomedyclub.com. Tickets are $12.50 (early show) and $9 (late show). On deck for Jan. 28-29: John Deboer with special guest David Goldman. Theater â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peter Panâ&#x20AC;? presented by the Burnsville Civic Light Opera Jan. 21-23 on the main stage at Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $25/$15 adults, $20/$15 seniors, $15/$15 students; available at ticketmaster.com. Information: (952) 895-4685. Classes/workshops Dan Petrov Art Studio in Burnsville offers oil painting classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced skill level painters, www. danpetrovart.com, (763) 843-2734. Teens Express Yourself with To submit items for Thisweekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paint, 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays, winter/ Music Calendar, e-mail: spring and summer at Brushworks editor.thisweek@ecm-inc.com. School of Art in Burnsville, www. BrushworksSchoolofArt.com, (651) 214-4732. Arch Allies, Bogartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nightclub, Drama/theater classes for ages 4 and up at River Ridge Arts 14917 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, Building, Burnsville, (952) 736- (952) 432-1515. High & Mighty (front) and The Pearl (back), 9:30 p.m., Neisenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) 846-4513. Skitzo, Babeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, (952) 469-5200. Good for Gary, Primetime Sports Bar & Grill, 14103 Irving Ave. S., Burnsville, (952) 435-6111. Mark Mraz, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Rudyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Redeye Grill, 20800 Kenrick Ave., Lakeville, (952) 4690711. Stoned Acoustic, 7:30 to 10

p.m., Jo Joâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rise & Wine, 12501 Nicollet Ave., Suite 100, Burnsville, (952) 736-3001. East of Innocence, 8-11 p.m., The Ugly Mug Coffee, Bar and Grill, 18450 Pilot Knob Road, Farming ton, (651) 463-6844.

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house, (651) 686-9134. Soy candle making classes held weekly in Eagan near 55 and Yankee Doodle. Call Jamie at (651) 315-4849 for dates and times. $10 per person. Presented by Making Scents in Minnesota. Country line dance classes held for intermediates Mondays 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St., Farmington, $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 4637833. Beginner country line dance classes on Wednesdays, 5:307:30 p.m., at the Lakeville VFW, 8790 Upper 208th St. $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. Country line dance classes on Wednesdays at the Lakeville Senior Center, 20732 Holt Ave. Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; Intermediate, 10 a.m.noon. $5/class Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn.gov, (952) 9854640.

music calendar

by artist Shane Anderson. An artist reception will be held Thursday, Feb. 3, from 6-8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. The exhibition continues through Feb. 15, and may be viewed during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To arrange for evening viewing hours, call the Arts Center office. The Lakeville Area Arts Center is at 20965 Holyoke Ave. For more information call (952) 985-4640.

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a.m., Rudyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Redeye Grill, 20800 Kenrick Ave., Lakeville, (952) 4690711. Temporary Stringband, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Jo Joâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rise & Wine, 12501 Nicollet Ave., Suite 100, Burnsville, (952) 736-3001. The Letdowns, 7-11 p.m., The Ugly Mug Coffee, Bar and Grill, 18450 Pilot Knob Road, Farmington, (651) 463-6844.

Wednesday, Jan. 26 Ten Cent Pistol, Primetime Sports Bar & Grill, 14103 Irving Ave. S., Burnsville, (952) 435-6111.

Thursday, Jan. 27 Jimmy and the Band of Souls, 9:30 p.m., Neisenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) 846-4513.

Friday, Jan. 28

32 Below, Bogartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nightclub, 14917 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, (952) 432-1515. Mr. Bones Band (front) and Snak Attack (back), 9:30 p.m., Neisenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) 8464513. Flashmob, Babeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music Bar, Rockfist (front) and Johnny Holm Band (back), 9:30 p.m., 20685 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, Neisenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 (952) 469-5200. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Free Fallinâ&#x20AC;? A Tribute to Tom W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) 846Petty, Primetime Sports Bar & Grill, 4513. Dave Hudson, 9 p.m. to 12:30 14103 Irving Ave. S., Burnsville, (952) 435-6111.

Saturday, Jan. 22

Additional Calendars can be found online at www.ThisweekLive.com

THISWEEK January 21, 2011

Dakota County

Eagan Briefs

Wicklund reaches the end of the Appalachian Trail Lakeville man completed the 2,178-mile hike on Dec. 19 by Aaron Vehling

Lockheed/from 1A the company stay competitive. Employees offered transfers will be moved to facilities in Owego, N.Y., Manassas, Va., and San Diego.

Summer work at Cascade Bay

Home show vendors

Cascade Bay is now accepting applications for summer positions, which begin in May and end in early September. For job descriptions or to obtain an application visit www.cascadebay.com or call (651) 675-5500.

The Eagan Civic Arena is preparing for its 12th annual Home and Leisure Show from March 11-13. To become a vendor, visit www.eagancivicarena.com for show and registration information, or call (651) 675-5528.

Service News

THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Well, he did it. The last time Thisweek spoke with Freeman Wicklund of Lakeville, he was less than a week away from completing a 2,178-mile hike along the Appalachian Trail, which extends from Georgia to Maine. He said in the original Thisweek story that he anticipated a Dec. 20 finish. So people have wondered: Did he make it? Wicklund finished a day earlier, nine months to the day after the start of his trek. Friends whom he had met in Kent, Conn., held a party for him to celebrate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was fantastic to see several of my friends in Kent and several hiking friends who came to celebrate my completion of the hike,â&#x20AC;? Freeman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a big vegan dinner. I am vegan, so that was really appreciated.â&#x20AC;? The party, hosted by Dick and Charlotte Lindsey, with whom Wicklund stayed for a handful of weeks while he recovered from a foot injury, was a special experience for Wicklund. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We told trail stories and had a wonderful time,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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Navy Seaman Apprentice Amy C. Novak, daughter of Sally Anderson of Farmington and Kevin Grass, of Burnsville, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training and was

meritoriously promoted to her current rank at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Novak is a 2010 graduate of Rosemount High School.

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improvements accompanying the Cedar Avenue Transitway project, increase street sweeping, build an infiltration basin on city parkland or on Valley Middle School property, and install 25 rain gardens in the area that drains into Keller Lake.

host the downsized pond as long as Apple Valley took additional measures to mitigate runoff to Keller Lake. The watershed organization wants Apple Valley to remove 64 pounds of phosphorous annually. Photo by Aaron Vehling Over the next five years, John Gessner is at burnsville. Freeman Wicklund of Lakeville recently completed a hike along the entirety of the Appathe city plans to build a thisweek@ecm-inc.com. lachian Trail, which extends from Georgia to Maine. pond as part of drainage The Lindseys gave him forested expanses and iso- and love that helped me along during my hike.â&#x20AC;? a large Appalachian Trail lated mountain peaks. He wants to help peo- Crash/from 1A Wicklund said he has poster that everyone at the trustworthy.â&#x20AC;? party signed. They also been growing sprouts, ple by building sustainable She would bring Baylee gave him a Kent-made, planning an organic gar- homes and growing organ- inside the vehicle and was into the restaurant on her hand-crafted watering can den, harvesting and pre- ic gardens. not injured, he said. days off, he said, and she â&#x20AC;&#x153;The trip was a wonparing wild edibles, utilizin the shape of a bird. The driver of the other talked about her daughter It was â&#x20AC;&#x153;such an awe- ing public transit to end derful experience,â&#x20AC;? Wick- vehicle, a 51-year-old Elk all the time. some finish to a great ad- his personal car use, and lund said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It opened my River woman, was also not â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was a great mothâ&#x20AC;&#x153;going through all my eyes to new possibilities injured. venture,â&#x20AC;? Wicklund said. er,â&#x20AC;? he said. Since arriving home, stuff, paring down my pos- and ways of living that I Road conditions were a A memorial fund has heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had a renewed focus sessions so I can live more am looking forward to ex- bit slippery that day, Roeske been set up in Lynchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ploring in the coming days said, but authorities are still name at Gateway Bank in on personal sustainability simply.â&#x20AC;? Wicklund said that and years ahead.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the type of resilience and investigating what caused Mendota Heights, he said, creative perseverance on when he gets more settled Lynch to lose control of her and a memorial service is which he had to rely while he will start â&#x20AC;&#x153;paying for- E-mail Aaron Vehling at aaron. vehicle. scheduled for Lynch at 5:30 hiking alone through long ward all of the kindness vehling@ecm-inc.com. Lynchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death is a great p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, at Holoss, said Randy Cooper, sanna Lutheran Church in owner of Cooperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar in Lakeville. The first group trans- affect 100 employees. The to 26 weeks. They will also Eagan, where Lynch worked An upcoming benefit ferred will be 378 employ- rest of the layoffs will be be offered a number of out- as a bartender and server. is also being planned by ees in avionics products and staggered over the next two placement services, includShe had been with Coo- friends and family to be aviation mission systems, years. ing job fairs and help with perâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for six years, he said. held at Cooperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, he said. who will go to the Owego Those employees are resume writing, she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was certainly a very facility in June. being offered a severance loving, caring person,â&#x20AC;? he Erin Johnson is at eagan. The first round of layoffs package of one weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pay Erin Johnson is at eagan. said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was a very hard thisweek@ecm-inc.com. will begin March 15 and for each year of service up thisweek@ecm-inc.com. worker, very loyal, and very

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January 21, 2011 THISWEEK

Burnsville Briefs Burnsville High School career fair is Feb. 1 More than 100 area adults will be available to discuss their professions at the 17th annual career fair from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, in the cafeteria of Burnsville High School, 600 E. Highway 13. The event is free and open to the public. Pilots, physicians, business owners, teachers, mechanics, musicians and many other profession-

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School, 11100 River Hills Drive, Burnsville, will hold registrations for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-old classes for the 2011-12 school year at the beginning of February. Families who have previously been in the program can register from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1. New families can register from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2. For more information, call (952) 890-2557 or email mstrain@riverhillsumc.org.

utes for Previous Meeting of Jan. 10, 2011. 3. Public Hearing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CBL & Associates Management, Inc., for a PUD Amendment for signage at the Burnsville Center located at 901 County Road 42 West. 4. Public Hearing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stephen Ryter (Arbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) for a Planned Unit Development Amendment for a restaurant remodel

located at 14221 Grand Avenue South. 5. Adoption of the 2011 Work Plan 6. Other Business: a. Feb. 14, 2011 Planning Commission Meeting Cancelled b. Planning Commissioner Updates c. Sign Ordinance Update 7. Adjournment

als will share information about career pathways with students and their parents. In addition, mini-workshops on career-related topics will be presented by the Dakota County Workforce Center. For more information, contact Marcia Sexton at msexton@burnsville.k12. mn.us or (952) 707-2339.

Registration at River Hills Nursery School begins River

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Agendas Burnsville Planning Commission Following is the agenda for the 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, meeting of the Burnsville Planning Commission at Burnsville City Hall. 1. Adoption of Agenda. 2. Consider Approval of Min-

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF THE CITY OF EAGAN POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status or status with regard to public assistance. Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities will be provided upon advance notice of at least 96 hours. If a notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City of Eagan will attempt to provide such aid. Telephone: (651) 675-5000; TDD: (651) 454-8535. 2475885 1/21/11

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 196 Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools Educating our students to reach their full potential

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Public Sale: SS MNRI, LLC doing business as Simply Self Storage intends to enforce its lien on certain personal property belonging to the following, at the facility. The sale will take place (unless otherwise withdrawn) on Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 on or after 10am at the Simply Self Storage location at 4025 Old Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan, MN 55122. Phone 651-894-5550. This public sale will result in the goods being sold to the highest bidder. Certain terms and conditions apply. K. Shannon #162 Mattress, kids toys, speakers A. Schindeldecker #830 Motorcycle, stereo equip, tools T. Deutsch #229 TV, exercise equip, tools, shop vac E Stately #167 Scooter, motorcycle, fishing equip G. Mahler #131a Desk, table, misc boxes G. Mahler #532 Table, end tables, misc boxes Crowne Plaza #128-130 Stage lights, rest equip, pizza oven P. Schumaker #109a Fishing equip, wagon, boxes 2467876 1/21-1/28/10

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA Project No. 1041 - Hills of Stonebridge Street Improvements NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55122, on Tuesday, February 1, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a public hearing on the improvements, known as Project No. 1041. The proposed project is in accordance with the preliminary engineering report dated December, 2010, prepared by the City Engineer. The estimated cost of the foregoing improvement is as follows: $523,100. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is described as follows: Northeast 1â &#x201E;4 of North 1â &#x201E;2 and the South 1â &#x201E;2 of North 1â &#x201E;2 and North 1â &#x201E;2 of Southwest 1â &#x201E;4 of South 1â &#x201E;2 of Section 24, lying North of Diffley Road (CSAH 30), South of Wescott Road, East of Lexington Avenue (CSAH 43), and West of Dodd Road, Township 27, Range 23, in the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota. All persons who desire to be heard with respect to the question of whether or not the above improvements should be made shall be heard at said time and place. Dated January 4, 2011 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Mira Broyles By: Mira Broyles Deputy Clerk 2475814 1/14-1/21/11

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District 194 School Board Proceedings This is a summary of the Independent School District No.194 Regular Board of Education Meeting on Tues, December 14, 2010 with full text available for public inspection on the district website at www.isd194.k12.mn.us or District Office at 8670 210th Street W., Lakeville, MN 55044 The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. followed by pledge of allegiance. All board members and administrators were present. The following Consent Agenda items were approved: minutes of the meetings on November 16, 18, 23, 30 and December 7; resignations, leave of absence requests, employment recommendations; payment of bills and claims subject to annual audit; authorization to release checks; alt facilities change orders; Memorandum of Agreement ISD 917 with Bloomington; American Indian Resolution; donations; field trips. Reports presented: Community Education Advisory Council update; Gifted Program update; budget adjustment update; 2011-12 calendar draft. Recommended actions approved: Certification of 2010 payable 2011 tax levy; round three alternative facilities projects. Adjournment at 8:43 p.m. 2479032 1/21/11

CALL FOR BIDS CEDAR LEARNING CENTER RENOVATION Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the Cedar Learning Center Renovation by Independent School District 196, at the District Office located at 3455 153rd Street West, Rosemount, MN 55068, until 2 pm, February 24, 2011, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Complete instructions on how to obtain Bidding Documents from Engineering Repro Systems can be found at: http:// www.district196.org/District/LegalNotices/ index.cfm. If you should have any questions regarding this bid you may contact the Facilities Department at (651) 423-7706. Art Coulson, Board Clerk Independent School District 196 2483877 1/21-1/28/11

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA Project No. 1042 - Bridle Ridge 1st Addition Street Improvements NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55122, on Tuesday, February 1, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a public hearing on the improvements, known as Project No. 1042. The proposed project is in accordance with the preliminary engineering report dated December, 2010, prepared by the City Engineer. The estimated cost of the foregoing improvement is as follows: $512,000. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is described as follows: Northwest 1â &#x201E;4 of Section 24, lying North of Diffley Road (CSAH 30), South of Wescott Road, West of Dodd Road, all in Township 27, Range 23, in the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota. All persons who desire to be heard with respect to the question of whether or not the above improvements should be made shall be heard at said time and place. Dated January 4, 2011 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Mira Broyles By: Mira Broyles Deputy Clerk 2475835 1/14-1/21/11

PUBLIC NOTICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 196 Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools Educating our students to reach their full potential REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Advertising in District Owned Athletic Facilities Notice is hereby given that Requests for Proposals will be received to award a contract for advertising in district owned athletic facilities by Independent School District 196 at the District Office located at 3455 153rd St W, Rosemount, MN 55068 until 1:00 p.m. on February 24, 2011. Complete instructions on how to obtain proposal documents can be found at: http://www.district196.org/District/ LegalNotices/index.cfm The School Board of Independent School District 196 reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any informality in Request for Proposal process. Art Coulson, Board Clerk Independent School District 196 2483930 1/21-1/28/11

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA Project No. 1043 - Blackhawk Pond Street Improvements NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55122, on Tuesday, February 1, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a public hearing on the improvements, known as Project No. 1043. The proposed project is in accordance with the preliminary engineering report dated December, 2010, prepared by the City Engineer. The estimated cost of the foregoing improvement is as follows: $243,700. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is described as follows: Northwest 1â &#x201E;4 of Section 21 , lying North of Deerwood Drive, South of Blackhawk Park, East of Riverton Avenue, West of I-35E, Township 27, Range 23, in the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota. All persons who desire to be heard with respect to the question of whether or not the above improvements should be made shall be heard at said time and place. Dated January 4, 2011 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Mira Broyles By: Mira Broyles Deputy Clerk 2475845 1/14-1/21/11

women and aimed at true beginners. Training starts out slow, with intervals that even the most sedentary couch potato could handle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; such as two minutes running, two minutes walking, repeat four times â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and moves up from there. A group of five or six volunteers, all of whom began in Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first class, help keep runners motivated and offer encouragement. And Johnson awards each runner with a congratulatory sticker at the end of each class. By the end of the eightweek class, runners are typically able to complete a 5K race. Once theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve finished the class, the now-runners can move on to the running club, which also meets Wednesdays and includes beginner and veteran runners. Those who have taken the class are devotees of Johnson and her enthusiasm for running, and see both the class and club as supportive social networks. Lisa Black, of Eagan, said Johnson creates a positive environment that encourages women to try something new and ask questions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She has opened up her life and shares her own successes and disappointments to help all of us continue to grow,â&#x20AC;? she said. Black and Rosemount resident Christa Spaeth were just two of the people who nominated Johnson for the Breaking Barriers award. Spaeth took the class last spring and said it was instrumental in getting her into running and keeping her going. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had never run before,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Juliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incredible encouragement right from the first class got me hooked immediately. Juli was there every week continuously encouraging me and others in the class every step of the way.â&#x20AC;? Johnson gets just as excited when talking about her students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are so awesome,â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; she said, adding that she loves being there when her students are running their first race. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just about cry because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so proud of everyone.â&#x20AC;? Johnson said she is thrilled to be able to provide this class to the community, and encourages anyone who ever wanted to run to give it a try. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just really wanted to share this with other women,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was embarrassed when I started, too. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just got to go out and try it.â&#x20AC;? The city will be offering two classes beginning this spring, with the first class starting March 16. Details will be included in the summer Parks and Recreation brochure, which comes out mid-February, and on the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, www. cityofeagan.com.

Employment help Prince of Peace and Shepherd of the Valley churches have partnered to create the Job Connections Group, which meets from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Tuesdays at Prince of Peace in Burnsville. The program is very much â&#x20AC;&#x153;how toâ&#x20AC;? focused. Topics generally relate to the basic elements of job search such as: devising a marketing plan, refining resumes, networking to uncover new opportunities, preparing for interviews, and making use of all the available resources. For a list of upcoming topics, go to www.princeofpeaceonline.org/jcg. The Job Connections Group continuously seeks volunteers to join its team. Leaders with human resources and hiring experience are preferred. Those interested should contact John Brumbaugh at JBrumba742@aol.com.

Military family support group Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville, facilitates gatherings of the Military Family Support Group for family and friends of service members from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the

Osmundson/from 1A Shakopee resident said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You just know it when the time comes. You need to get away from it.â&#x20AC;? He recalled four or five tense months after the treatment plant began operating in July 2009. As residents and the council demanded action to remove a musty taste and odor from the water, Osmundson, his staff, a consultant and a team of citizen taste-testers scrambled for solutions. Officials settled on a system of carbon treatments, one right at the quarry and one at the plant, Osmundson said. The problem was caused by algae in the quarry reservoir, and the complaints of 2009 werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t repeated in 2010, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The whole idea is great, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s won six awards, some national awards,â&#x20AC;? Osmundson said of the plant, which also provides some of Savageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water and kept Burnsville from having to drill an 18th well in an area with stressed groundwater supplies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come a long way since it was first built in terms of making

second and fourth Mondays of the month. The gatherings are designed to comfort and support spouses, parents, siblings and friends of service members currently on active duty in the armed forces. Besides sharing their stories and support, this group fills shoeboxes with necessities for service members. For more information, call Maggie Sonnek at (952) 890-0045 or e-mail msonnek@mmotc.org.

(952) 432-7273.

Chili supper and contest Mary, Mother of the Church in Burnsville will host its annual Chili Supper and Contest beginning at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22. All are welcome to attend the supper and to enter the contest. Chili contest registration closed Tuesday, Jan. 18. Tickets are $5 with a family maximum of $20 and can be purchased by calling (952) 890-0045. For more information, contact Maggie Sonnek, (952) 890-0045, ext. 232, or e-mail msonnek@ mmotc.org.

Community meals at Grace Lutheran Grace Lutheran Church in Apple Valley will serve free community meals on Monday, Jan. 24. Dining hall doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served from 6 to 6:30 p.m. The meals are for senior citizens, single-parent families, families in transition and all others in the surrounding community seeking a healthy meal in a relaxed and fun environment. Although the meals are free, donations are accepted. Grace Lutheran Church is located at the intersection of Pennock Avenue and County Road 42. For more information, call the church at

Teen Challenge choir to perform The Presbyterian Church of the Apostles, 701 E. 130th St., Burnsville, will host the Minnesota Teen Challenge Choir in a free performance on Sunday, Feb. 13, at the 10:30 a.m. service. The event is open to the public and all are welcome. Child care is available. For more information, call (952) 890-7877.

sure the water tasted better. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re never going to quit working on that.â&#x20AC;? The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts to move the needle on the Highway 13-County Road 5 project, which will replace a congested signalized intersection with a grade-separated interchange, accelerated under Osmundson. Now 90 to 95 percent of the funding for the $40 million project is secured, Osmundson said. Dakota County will run the project, beginning with land acquisition this fall and construction in 2013, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just kept pushing Dakota County and MnDOT, telling them how good a project it was,â&#x20AC;? Osmundson said, noting that funding has come from a host of local, state and federal sources. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It got more and more support. We got support from lots of different people, including Scott County.â&#x20AC;? Reconstruction of Burnsville Parkway from Aldrich Avenue to Parkwood Drive â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the largest local road project in city history â&#x20AC;&#x201D; was done this past construction season.

Drivers and businesses felt the effects of the disruption. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We predicted it would take another two months of construction than it did,â&#x20AC;? Osmundson said, adding that the project took 65 working days to complete. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought it went extremely well. Yes, it was a pain to a lot of people, but we did it in as short a time as you could possibly do it.â&#x20AC;? The city also expanded its maintenance facility on Osmundsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s watch. He oversaw replacement of the radio-controlled system that monitors Burnsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water system with a fiberoptic network that could be a source of revenue if businesses want to rent space on it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually been a lot of talk of that lately,â&#x20AC;? Osmundson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got tons of people talking to us all the time.â&#x20AC;? Assistant City Engineer Ryan Anderson will fill Osmundsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position while the city seeks a permanent replacement. John Gessner is at burnsville. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

Dakota County Briefs Wedding Expo set Jan. 23 in Burnsville

ways to cope. The workshop, taught by experienced parents, is presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness Nicollet Inn-Burnsville, (NAMI) of Minnesota. formerly the Holiday Inn, will To register, call (651) 645host its inaugural Wedding 2948. Expo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23. In addition to Nicollet Inn wedding package information, the expo will feature 23 Good Shepherd Luthervendors to help couples with an School in Burnsville will various wedding needs such as music, photography, centerpieces and more. The event will include wine and food tastings as well as a 2:30 p.m. fashion show. The price to attend the expo is $5, but if a guest RSVPs for the event on the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook page at A Progressive www.facebook.com/nicolleChristian Community tinn, admission will be free. Nicollet Inn is located at Sunday Worship Hour 14201 Nicollet Ave. S., Burns10:30 AM ville. Adult Education 9:30 AM (Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Education For more information, call during Worship) (952) 646-3609. spiritofjoymn.com

Good Shepherd open house

host an open house from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, for families with children who will be in 3and 4-year-old preschool through eighth grade in fall 2011. The school is located on the campus of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 151 E. County Road 42. For more information, call (952) 953-0690.

Workshop on childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behavior

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Challenging Behaviors, a free workshop for parents, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at Brackettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Country Club, 17976 Judicial Road, Lakeville. Parents can learn about the causes of their childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s challenging behavior, parenting Erin Johnson is at eagan. strategies, how to locate resources and information, and thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

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