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Residents give Eagan high marks Survey: Most satisfied with city government, leery of taxes, want more retail by Jessica Harper SUN THISWEEK

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Eagan residents believe it too, as its resident satisfaction rate places Eagan second among metro cities surveyed by Decision Resources. A 2012 survey released on Dec. 18 shows that Eagan residents are highly satisfied with most aspects of the community including quality of life, local government and city services. “We made sure to be in line with recent census

data when representing the population,” said Bill Morris, president of Decision Resources, an independent marketing and research firm that conducts the biennial survey. The results placed Eagan second in the metro in terms of satisfaction among residents. Edina ranks first in satisfaction. City officials use the survey, which has a margin of plus or minus 5 percent, as a

performance review for the City Council and a guide for the city’s annual budget, said Tom Hedges, Eagan city administrator. Of the 400 households polled, 97 percent of Eagan residents said they believe the city has a high quality of life. Of those who gave a high rating, 54 percent described Eagan’s quality of life as excellent, which is a 7.4-point increase from 2008, Morris said.

Residents’ opinion on quality of life in Eagan has fluctuated over the past 10 years but has consistently remained high, he said. Eagan’s elected officials and employees received high marks from residents.

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Singer with Eagan, Rosemount connections places third in NBC show by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK

Those who watch the reality singing contest phenomenon known as “The Voice” on NBC certainly know Nicholas David, who was this season’s third-place winner as announced Tuesday night. But they probably don’t know his last name is Mrozinski and he’s a 1995 eighthgrade gradu- Nicholas ate of St. Mrozinski, Joseph Cath- eighth grade olic School in Rosemount and an Eagan High School graduate. It could be said that his gigs playing piano at several St. Joseph school talent shows helped prepare him for one of the biggest talent shows in the world. “(He) was a reflective, humble student who was very gifted in terms of talents which included music and drawing,” said Tom Joseph, principal at St. Joseph. “I remember saying to myself when I would see Nick play the piano at talent shows that he has all the makings of a professional musician. What I really noticed was that he put his whole heart and soul in to

Burnsville passes moratorium by John Gessner SUN THISWEEK

Plans for a Value Village thrift store in Burnsville were upended Dec. 18 by a 3-2 City Council vote for a moratorium on new thrift stores. Moratorium backers say land-use issues raised by the Value Village proposal show a need to review standards for thrift stores, which aren’t fully addressed in current zoning codes. The moratorium is for up to 12 months, though officials say the review will take probably half that time. But The Arc Greater Twin Cities, a nonprofit seeking to open its fifth Value Village store in the former Ultimate Electronics building at 14232 Burnhaven Drive, says the moratorium dooms the Photo by Tony Nelson, Mall of America project. Nicholas David Mrozinski, who finished in third place during the 2012 season of “The Voice” The Arc — which rents on NBC, belts out a song during his appearance at the Mall of America in Bloomington. its other store locations but his playing.” such numbers as Jerry Lee On Me.” is seeking to buy the BurnsThat heart and soul was Lewis’s “Great Balls of Nicholas was true to his ville building — won’t boron display during the 2012 Fire” merged with Jimi nickname The Feelin’ dur- row money for the store season of “The Voice,” Hendrix’s “Fire,” “Play that See STORE, 13A See SINGER, 8A where Nicholas performed Funky Music,” and “Lean

Woman goes to Electoral College Blue Cross names CEO Elector Buckner marched on Washington in ’63

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Lucy Buckner has come full circle, as she likes to say — from the March on Washington in 1963 to the Minnesota Capitol rotunda in 2012. The Burnsville resident, who marched as a teenager nearly 50 years ago, was one of 10 presidential electors assembled at the Capitol on Dec. 17 to cast Minnesota’s ballots in the Electoral College. The electors, all DFLers who ran for their posts and were selected through their party’s convention system, each cast public ballots for Barack Obama as president and Joe Biden as vice president. It was a chance to make history and to do something different in politics after decades of Democratic activism, said Buckner, 67. She was an Obama delegate at both of his winning Democratic National Conventions. The thrill isn’t gone for Buckner as Obama approaches inauguration to

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of directors became aware of concerns related to whether there had been adequate discloMichael sure of some Guyette anticipated business activities. An internal investigation of the matter concluded that Burdick hadn’t committed any illegal actions, but his lack of disclosure broke company policy and management expectations. Guyette said his primary goals as CEO of Blue Cross in Minnesota are to ensure the insurer is prepared for upcoming health care reform, strengthen the company’s three- to fiveyear plan and create stable leadership by spending time with employees and the community. Prior to joining Blue Cross in Minnesota, Guyette served as president of national accounts for Aetna See GUYETTE, 7A

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City seeks management proposals for PAC VenuWorks will throw hat in ring by John Gessner SUN THISWEEK

Burnsville is seeking proposals for a new management contract for the city’s Performing Arts Center. The current contract is held by VenuWorks, an Iowa-based manager of theaters, arenas and convention Centers. VenuWorks has managed the PAC since it opened in January 2009. The company will seek the contract again, said PAC Executive Director Brian Luther, a VenuWorks employee. The company’s current two-year contract expires at the end of next year. The

city issued a request for proposals from management companies last week. The request stipulates a new contract period of up to five years, said Heather Johnston, Burnsville’s chief financial officer. City staff will have a recommendation for the City Council by July 2, leaving time for a transition if the council chooses a new management company, Johnston said. At least one council member is seeking increased marketing punch in coming years. Council Member Dan Kealey said at a Dec. 11 council work session that

more needs to be spent on marketing the center and advertising events – and the extra money should come from the management company, not the taxpayers. Proposals from suitors should give some idea of their approach to marketing. “We have a place in the RFP where we ask how they will allocate their resources,” Johnston said. The city itself allocated too little for marketing in the early days of the PAC, which opened during the recession, Kealey said. He praised Luther as the best of the facility’s three managers since 2009,

and said steady improvement has been shown in the PAC’s annual operating loss. “I know Brian is doing everything he can with the tools he has,” Kealey said. “I want to give him better tools.” The PAC suffered steep losses in its first two years. Now it’s hitting pre-opening forecasts of annual operating losses of up to $350,000. It’s on track to post an operating loss of $325,300 this year, with a projected loss of $311,090 in 2013, according to VenuWorks. “It was never envisioned that this thing would ever

break even,” though that remains a laudable goal, said Council Member Dan Gustafson, the council’s liaison to the PAC’s advisory committee. Marketing budgets have improved, and VenuWorks now has money – through an “angel fund” – to stage its own shows at the facility, which typically operates on rental fees paid by artists and promoters who book the main stage or smaller black-box theater. It also accommodates meetings and events. The PAC has “progressed and progressed” after its “slow start,” Gustafson said.

The council originally hired VenuWorks under a three-year contract and added two more years after a review, City Manager Craig Ebeling said. VenuWorks – which had done some pre-construction consulting on the PAC under its previous incarnation, Compass Facility Management – was initially hired through a request-for-proposal process, Ebeling said. The new RFP is online at the city’s website, www. burnsville.org. John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Ames Construction honored District 194 focuses on security Task force to be formed

Giant company still headquartered in Burnsville by John Gessner SUN THISWEEK

Working on projects from gravel roads in Burnsville to the Denver International Airport, Ames Construction has vaulted to national prominence over the last half century. Today Ames has offices in five states. But the family-owned civil and industrial general contracting firm has maintained its Burnsville headquarters from the beginning. In honor of the company’s 50th anniversary, Mayor Elizabeth Kautz declared Dec. 17-24 Ames Construction Week in Burnsville. Company founder and President Richard Ames and his brothers Raymond (“Butch”) and Ron, also company executives, attended the Dec. 18 City Council meeting at which Kautz read a proclamation honoring the company. The silver-haired founder recalled when Burnsville’s Nicollet Avenue was a gravel road with a single farm on it and a filling station at Highway

13. “I think Ames built Nicollet Avenue three times,” Richard said. The former laborer for the Volden Highway Construction Co. launched his own business, then called Richard J. Ames Excavating, in 1962. He purchased and renovated a Caterpillar D8 tractor. Brother Raymond signed on in 1963, and the company changed its name to Ames Construction Inc. The headquarters is still south of County Road 42 at 2000 Ames Drive. The company has been an “expert and reliable” builder of infrastructure in Burnsville and plowed snow in the city for many years, the proclamation said. Ames still works close to home. It recently won the bid to rebuild the Highway 13/County Road 5 interchange in Burnsville. The much-anticipated project will begin in the spring and take two seasons to complete. Ames projects also include the Crosstown/Interstate 35W interchange

and the Central Corridor Light Rail Project, both in the Twin Cities. But the company’s vast portfolio has included projects such as the Denver airport, the Intermountain Power Plant in Utah and the High Savery Dam in Wyoming, the proclamation noted. The company has annual sales of about $800 million. The company and the Ames family have been generous benefactors in Burnsville and Lakeville. They donated the sculpture that sits at the corner of Burnsville Parkway and Pleasant Avenue and “made very significant contributions to the construction of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center,” the proclamation said. Their “generosity has been extended to numerous other civic groups for many years, including Rotary and other service organizations,” it said. Ames has published a book about its 50-year history.

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Weeks before the Connecticut elementary school shooting, Lakeville Schools Superintendent Lisa Snyder was taking steps to address safety concerns at Lakeville’s elementary and middle schools. “There is not sufficient security in my eyes,” Snyder said, noting both high schools have a staffed security desk at the entry, while the elementary and middle schools rely on signs directing visitors to check in at the office. Snyder noticed those security issues soon after starting with the district in August 2011, she said, calling it ironic that weeks before the horrific event that would dominate the news, Snyder met with district parents who expressed concerns about school security. Following the meeting, the district began a security needs analysis. The Newtown, Conn., shooting in which 20 school children and seven adults were killed has expanded the scope of Lakeville’s school John Gessner can be reached safety analysis. at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com Snyder has asked all Disor facebook.com/sunthisweek. trict 194 principals to evalu-

ate their school’s security practices and systems, and the district will form a task force within two weeks to make school security recommendations to the School Board. She said she expects the recommendations will be considered by the School Board within four to six weeks. Some of the task force members may include parents. “I’ve gotten probably 50 emails over the weekend from parents wanting more information or wondering if they can help,” Snyder said. Some were from police officers and others who had security or other related expertise. “Safety is always our number one priority,” Snyder said. Richard Oscarson, principal of Eastview Elementary agreed, but noted over the past decade, his school has made changes in response to staffing cuts that affect school security. He said several times a day, the main office is closed for short periods of time and the one person in the school’s health office takes on the additional duty of checking in visitors. Another concern is that the

classrooms in Eastview and Oak Hills elementary schools were designed to foster a community learning concept and do not have doors. Oscarson said he believes all classrooms at every school should have doors and a staffed security desk to monitor visitors throughout the day. Snyder said monitoring may be able to be provided with security cameras and a buzz-in system operated by an office secretary; visitors would have to check in at the office. Lakeville School Board Chair Judy Keliher called school safety “critical” for student learning and said there may be state funding the district could tap into to implement the recommendations. “In some cases, we may not need to spend,” Keliher said. “Maybe it would just be additional training of staff or a change of practices. So, it’s just going to take a little time for us to determine what needs to be done.”

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Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Eagan/Burnsville Briefs Burnhaven Library events Burnhaven Library, 1101 County Road 42 W., Burnsville, has planned the following events: • Based on the Book, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8. For January, read “Cold Comfort Farm” by Stella Gibbons; join us to watch the movie and stay for a short discussion afterwards. Bring a bag lunch to eat while watching. Popcorn will be provided. • Minnesota photographer and author Doug

Ohman, 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12. Ohman will talk about his photography and the books he’s created. • Burnhaven Book Discussion Group, 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15. The group will discuss “In the Bleak Midwinter” by Julia Spencer-Fleming. • Omiyage Envelopes with the Textile Center of Minnesota, 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18. These envelopes can be used as tiny bags or reusable gift holders. Registration required beginning Jan. 4. For more information,

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Opinion 360 addresses basic needs, supports school success by Anika Rychner SPECIAL TO SUN THISWEEK

During the holiday break, there are many Dakota County students who will enjoy themselves at home surrounded with comforts of food and family. But some children are not so fortunate. For a variety of reasons, a break from school can mean long hours home alone with little food in the house or supervision. That is why 360 Communities plays an important role in supporting families both inside school and inside the home. 360 Communities Partners For Success family support workers, located in 27 schools in seven school districts, team with educators to identify at-risk students and support them not only academically, but holistically. Farmington Area Public Schools Superintendent Jay Haugen says the program provides a much-needed resource in removing barriers to school success that exist beyond school walls. “Ninety percent of a child’s life up until graduation is actually lived outside of school, so that has a major impact on the success of kids,” Haugen said. “And if outside of school they don’t get a lot of help with their homework, if they don’t have a lot of good, deep conversations, if they don’t get enough sleep, if they don’t get enough to eat, if they don’t get medical care or dental care – all those things have a significant impact on the learning that happens inside of school. Our schools can take care of what happens in that 10 percent, but we don’t have a lot of impact on the 90 percent. And that’s why we really need someone that helps us with the 90 percent. And for us, that has been Partners For Suc-

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Anika Rychner cess.” Ensuring that a family’s basic needs are met is an important component of a child’s success in school. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 16.7 million children in the U.S. were at risk of hunger in 2011. According to research conducted by Share Our Strength, children who arrive at school hungry may display an inability to concentrate, have poor academic performance and experience headaches and stomach aches. This is a problem we can all help to address. If a family is supported and connected with the most basic needs and have a sense of connection to the larger community, the entire family can thrive. The strength of 360 Communities lies in those human interactions – those are the building blocks of community. Because 360 Communities has a network of five food shelves in Dakota County, two family resource centers and two domestic violence shelters, PFS Family Support Workers are well-positioned to address the barriers to success in school. A family support worker can act as a representative for all of 360 Communities’ programs and can quickly connect families to the basic resources they need. In addition, family support workers are extremely knowledgeable about other resources that exist in the com-

munity and work closely with other agencies to connect individuals when needed. Most importantly, they can help forge relationships and build trust between families and school and with their community as a whole. While teachers and family support workers partner together with parents to set educational goals with their children, often family support workers uncover other basic needs, such as food. That’s why 360 Communities family support workers and food shelf volunteers work hand in hand to help families address basic needs. Lakeville Family Support Worker Nikki Johnson met Susan and her 7-year-old daughter when they moved into the school district in the fall. A teacher referred the family to Nikki because the little girl had shared that their electricity was going to be shut off. Susan came to Minnesota for a temporary nursing job she hoped would become permanent. Unfortunately, when that did not happen, she became unemployed. Recognizing the emotional and financial the stress she was under, Nikki worked to connect her with support. She placed a food order for her at the food shelf at Messiah Lutheran Church in Lakeville, one of the network of five 360 Communities food shelves in Dakota County. After her visit, Susan called Nikki to share what a meaningful experience she had at Messiah Lutheran. She had been nervous and uncomfortable walking into a food shelf for the first time. But food shelf volunteer, Pam Johnson, put her at ease. The food had already been packed and was ready for her. Pam talked with Susan and

listened to her story. Susan said she began to cry and that is when the volunteer offered her a hug – a simple act of kindness, but one that was so needed by a mother who felt so isolated and stressed. The guests at our food shelves are not the only ones who benefit from these connections. Pam says engaging people on a sincere and human level is an important part of why she likes to give back to the community by volunteering at the food shelf. “The thing about the people who come here is that somebody is everybody and everybody is somebody,” Johnson said. “It can be any of us at any time.” The need in our community for food and other basic resources has never been greater. 360 Communities recognizes and responds to those needs every day. But we take it a step further. We help ensure that children and families needs are met holistically. And for children, that means a healthy, safe and stable home life and a successful school experience. You can support our work in a variety of ways. To find out more about 360 Communities Partners For Success or about how you can build connections in your community through our food shelf locations in Apple Valley, Burnsville, Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount, please visit 360Communities.org. Anika Rychner is lead director of services for 360 Communities, a nonprofit that engages communities to prevent violence, ensure school success and promote long-term self-sufficiency. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Minnesota ranks 29th in high school graduation? by Joe Nathan SUN THISWEEK

Startling, stunning and shocking! Those are three words I heard constantly as Minnesotans have started to discuss a new federal report. It shows Minnesota is tied with several other states, ranking 29th in the U.S. for high school graduation. Our overall rate was 77 percent. Iowa ranked first with 88 percent. Wisconsin and Vermont tied for second. They graduated 87 percent on time. We’re used to thinking of ourselves as in the top four or five. Not true now, according to the latest figures published by the U.S. Department of Education. They showed the percentage of students, overall, and broken into various categories, for students who entered high school four years ago in the school year 2007-08 and should have graduated four years later, in the 2010-11 school year. One of the most surprising statistics involves white students. Minnesota is tied with Arkansas and Maine for 24th. Eightyfour percent of our white students gradu-

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Joe Nathan ated from high school in four years. Many others, including our neighbors, did better. South Dakota’s white student graduation rate was 89 percent. Iowa and North Dakota had 90 percent. Wisconsin’s four-year graduation rate for white students was 91 percent. Many states also are doing better in graduating students of color. Minnesota has one of the nation’s largest gaps between white and African American, white and Hispanic/Latino, and white and American Indian/Native American students. In Minnesota, only 42 percent of Native American students, 49 percent of African American and 51 percent of Hispan-

ic/Latino students graduated in four years. Wisconsin reported 75 percent of Native American students, 64 percent of African American, and 72 percent of Hispanic/Latino students graduate on time. Forty-five states have higher graduation rates of African American students than Minnesota. Seventy-two percent of Minnesota’s Asian-Pacific students graduated in four years. That also is a lower figure than in many other states, but the gap is not nearly as wide as for other racial groups. Enough numbers, right? To view the report, go online at http:// www2.ed.gov/documents/press-releases/ state-2010-11-graduation-rate-data.pdf. The U.S. Department of Education says the statistics are based on data provided by state departments of education and that the numbers are preliminary. Perhaps there will be adjustments. Nevertheless, we can’t be complacent. These statistics don’t tell us what to do. They do suggest an urgent need to examine what we are doing. That does not

mean we should be getting into a blame/ shame game. Whether a person advocates more money, high quality early childhood, extended school year, chartered public schools, character education, greater use of technology and personalized learning, more respect for educators, etc., I think this is not a time for finger pointing. It’s a time for careful pondering. What are the most important steps forward? Research and experience do not suggest any single solution. In coming weeks, I’ll discuss possible priorities for the 2013 Minnesota Legislature, for community groups, educators, unions, families, students and others who care about the state’s future. But for today, I’d urge readers to consider these statistics. Joe Nathan, formerly a Minnesota public school teacher and administrator, directs the Center for School Change. Reactions welcome, joe@centerforschoolchange.org. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters Kline falls short on charity To the editor: A guest column from U.S. Rep. John Kline exhorts us to give donations to a military association that distributes toys. A more meaningful act of holiday charity would be to support programs endangered by the fiscal cliff that help keep low-income people out of poverty. The deficit-reduction initiative he supports comes at exactly the wrong season to keep low-income Minnesotans employed and able to survive. Deficit hawks like Kline would like us to cut food stamps and unemployment benefits and restrict tax credits that benefit lowincome families. He hasn’t said anything about reducing the generous tax deductions that benefit the top 2

percent of upper-income Americans, who pay a lower rate of tax than the rest of us. That might endanger the hefty campaign contributions these wealthy folks give their friends in Congress. True generosity in a season of giving should include those who most need it first. BETTY FEDDE Eagan

Invest in public education To the editor: A recent letter from a successful legislative candidate talks about a Stanford University study that found that income levels are a major factor in determining success for students. In America, land of the free and home of the brave, success is supposed to be avail-

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with successful students and a growing economy. They even prescribe more education investment, at all levels, for a better economy. As a public school teacher, I can see that more teachers and fewer students per class can make it less frustrating for students and teachers alike. It’s time we re-invested in an excellent public education system. LARRY KOENCK Eagan

Art Park has successful year To the editor: As we approach the end of the year, the board of directors and staff of Caponi Art Park and Learning Center express our thanks to everyone who helped to make 2012 such a successful year. We could not have provided our arts and cul-

tural programs to the community without you. This year Caponi Art Park celebrated its 20th anniversary as a nonprofit and opened its gates to 18,000 visitors who explored acres of woods dotted with sculptures. Hundreds of volunteers assisted with 29 cultural events presented to the community free of charge. Our staff and interns provided tours to 65 organized groups, teaching people of all ages about the beauty of nature and the power of art. Caponi Art Park also continued an outreach program that provides educational arts activities free of charge to 1,100 low-income and under-served youth in Dakota County and the surrounding area. In addition, the Art Park expanded its photography program to include a family portraiture day this fall, as well as two hands-on

workshops, the photo contest, and a public exhibition of the winning photos this January at the Eagan Community Center. It was an exciting year, and our staff will keep busy this winter planning our 2013 season. Thank you again to our volunteers, donors, sponsors, and visitors for making the 2012 season a success! The time, dedication, and hard work of volunteers as well as financial support by donors and visitors add to the park’s natural beauty and ensure that we can continue offering accessible arts and cultural programs to the community free of charge. See you at Caponi Art Park on May 1! JENNA STRANK Communications coordinator, Caponi Art Park and Learning Center

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Eagan remodeler in spotlight for good deeds by Jessica Harper SUN THISWEEK

An Eagan builder received some national attention last month after being contacted by a national celebrity for a remodeling project. B2 Design Build assisted famed remodeler Carter Oosterhouse in a charity remodeling project in early November, which appeared on the Rachel Ray Show on Nov. 13. “We felt it was a great thing to do for a family in need,” said B2 Design co-owner Bruce Schweich. “I’ve always wanted to do something like this since I do most of my work in Dakota County.” The show’s producers had selected a New Brighton family to receive a free kitchen makeover worth $100,000 and asked B2 Design owners Schweich and Bart Ikens to help due to the company’s reputation and location. The two men immediately agreed and

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Prior to the remodeling project assisted by B2 Build Design, the Canfields’ New Brighton kitchen was small, cramped, had limited counter space and few cabinets. gathered a team of volunteers. The homeowner, Tara Canfield, is a mother of eight children, most of whom have special needs. She had started to remodel her kitchen but ran out of funds. The space was outdated, had little counter and cabinet space and was cramped

for the large family. The team had only five weeks to give the kitchen a complete makeover. “It was the most intense weeks of my life,” Schweich said. “We usually spend five weeks planning.” Once finished, the kitchen had new appliances, custom cabinets, coun-

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Eagan remodeler B2 Build Design assisted in a remodeling project that appeared on the Rachel Ray Show in November. The project consisted of a free kitchen remodel for a New Brighton family. The family received new appliances, custom cabinets, counter tops, a kitchen table and other amenities. ter tops, kitchen table and a new stairway leading to the room. “The most rewarding part was being there

Eagan police seeking information on road-rage incident

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quire the city to put up at least $500,000 of its own money. The cost of the 40-stall expansion is estimated at $1.3 million. The deck was built to allow expansion on the west side, according to the city. A hotel proposal, increased attendance at arts center events and increased leasing of space in the Heart of the City are driving the need for the added spaces, said a city staff re-

Police are seeking the public’s help in solving a Dec. 15 road-rage incident in Eagan that left a 62-yearold man with numerous injuries. The incident began just before 6 p.m. Saturday when the victim, who was driving a small black car, honked his horn at a darkcolored SUV while driving on Cliff Road toward Pilot Knob, police say. While they were stopped, an argument started be-

by John Gessner SUN THISWEEK

Citing increased demand, Burnsville officials are seeking to expand the Heart of the City parking deck adjacent to the city’s Performing Arts Center. The City Council voted Dec. 18 to apply for a $250,000 project grant from the Dakota County Community Development Agency. The Redevelopment Incentive Grant would re-

port. The city is negotiating with a hotel developer to sell city-owned land north of the arts center. The city would use landsale proceeds and tax-increment financing funds to provide the two-to-one match for the county grant, the report said. John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Student turns teacher High school senior to propose engineering curriculum by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK

A Lakeville North High School senior not only went to the head of an engineering class, as a junior he taught it. He is also proposing a 20-page scope-andsequence document for a new engineering and robotics curriculum option the Lakeville School Board will soon consider. Colton Mehlhoff, 18, grew up an inventor, encouraged by his parents who designated a spot in the pantry for his essential project gear: tape, wire and popsicle sticks. “He was always building stuff from as far back as I can remember,” Colton’s father Dick Mehlhoff said. “He always had his hot glue gun and was taking stuff apart.” In elementary school, Colton joined a FIRST LEGO League club, led by Scott McDowell, a systems engineer at Lockheed Martin and parent of Colton’s Oak Hills Elementary classmate Merrissa McDowell. Colton, Merrissa and their group built and programmed robots to enter competitions that are to complete tasks on a themed play area. They have continued to compete over the years and gained notoriety as team “Fish in the Boat,” not only for the moniker, named after a robot that refused to travel straight during an ocean-themed competition, but for their success in numerous competitions. The robotics program fed Colton’s drive to innovate, and he eagerly dove into the program.

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Lakeville North High School senior Colton Mehlhoff, right, with team Fish in the Boat members Crystal Huynh and Erin Mitchell, both 16, and their team coach and mentor Scott McDowell, a systems engineer with Lockheed Martin. By seventh grade, Colton was mentoring younger students and volunteering at FLL tournaments, including as tournament director. In high school, Colton founded FIRST Tech Challenge, a graduated version of FIRST LEGO League, and also helped establish two FLL teams at Oak Hills Elementary, helped train their coaches to lead the teams and last December directed a team of six in a regional FIRST LEGO League tournament. By Colton’s junior year, 2011, millions in school funding cuts eliminated two high school industrial technology teaching positions. The Century Middle School teacher sent to replace them knew nothing

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never met anyone quite like Colton, calling him “really something special.” “He was truly leading the learning in the classroom and doing a fine job,” Snyder said. Lakeville North Principal Marne Berkvam said it was very hard to find a substitute teacher who can come in mid-year to teach such high-skill classes, but she did not realize the class’ main teacher was a student until she dropped into the classroom and found Colton at the teacher’s desk. “I stepped inside, and he answered a student’s question then proceeded to say to me … ‘How may I help you?’ ” she laughed. Colton is no longer teaching the program but has the same passion to introduce younger students to the world of engineering. He is proposing an engineering/robotics program

be established for every level at Lakeville Schools, elementary, middle and high school, by aligning the award-winning FIRST robotics program into curriculum offerings. Snyder called his initiative “incredible” and said the document is being brought before the district’s curriculum coordinator and principals before being considered by the School Board. While Colton would prefer the program be included in the standard curriculum, it may also be offered as an extracurricular option. “He has such a deep passion for this and a love of children and for teaching children,” Snyder said. “It’s just contagious watching him with those kids.” Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Eagan man gets probation for possessing child porn by Jessica Harper SUN THISWEEK

An Eagan man received probation after pleading guilty to felony charges related to downloading nearly 1,000 images of child pornography. Jonathan Paul Haag pleaded guilty on Dec. 3 in a Dakota County Court to three of eight counts of possession of pornographic work involving minors. He was sentenced that day by District Judge Thomas Pugh to five years probation and ordered to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet for 60 days. Under the terms of his probation, Haag, 23, must follow a list of conditions including registering as a sex offender, providing a DNA sample, refraining from having contact with persons under 18, refrain-

ing from possessing pornography of any kind, and complying to random audits of his computer and Internet service. He was also ordered to pay a $250 fine. Haag was arrested in 2011 following a sting operation by the Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force that uncovered 710 computer files containing child pornography on Haag’s home computer. The task force investigation was aimed at uncovering online file-sharing networks that contain images of child pornography. Officers traced several images to an IP address belonging to Haag and conducted a warranted search of his home, where they seized his computer. A forensic analysis of

the computer’s hard drives and electronic media revealed nearly 1,000 images and videos involving children ages 10 to 14, according to the criminal complaint. Some of the images depicted sex acts between children and adults. During a police interview, Haag admitted to possessing 1,000 files containing child pornography. He was charged by the Dakota County Attorney in May with eight counts of possession of pornographic work involving minors. Haag is one of three Eagan men to be charged this year following the task force’s 2011 investigation. Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Sen. David Hann began sensing trouble while watching the early returns from the East Coast on election night. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney was under performing, and as the top of the Republican ticket began taking on water, Hann began worrying whether the political buoyancy needed to keep the Minnesota Senate Republicans in the majority was ebbing, too. “I’ll be the first to admit I was surprised,” said Hann, the new Republican Senate Minority Leader. Hann now leads a trimmed caucus into a political arena in which Democrats can do largely what they want. Other than for the bonding bill, Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton and the Democratic-controlled Legislature can either invite Republicans into the bargaining room or slam the door shut. With control of both houses and the governor’s office, it’s their call. “He hasn’t called me yet. And I’m not waiting for the phone to ring,” Hann said of early overtures from Democratic Senate Majority Leader-designate Tom Bakk, DFL-Cook. Senate Republicans are not victims of circumstance, Hann said. The caucus had a good story to tell — a state budget turnaround without raising taxes, he argued — but failed to communicate clearly and didn’t begin trying early enough. “If the state budget

forecast occurred a month before it did, it may have made a difference (in the election),” Hann said of the November forecast, released in early December, showing extra revenue this spending cycle buying down the school funding shift by half but projected a $1 billion future deficit. Hann expressed disbelief that anyone could look at the last forecast and fault Republican leadership. “I am proud of what we did,” he said. “We are handing the new majority a budget situation that’s far more favorable than they left us.” Although the election was not kind, Republicans represent many Minnesotans, he said. And these voters deserve active, vocal representation. Hann envisions his caucus as a “check” on Democratic ambitions. “Our job is to make the arguments, not to win the votes on the floor,” Hann said. “We know we’re not going to pass legislation — we know we’re not going to win the votes. … But we can make the arguments.” This does not mean slinging mud. “I have never made any of these things in my political life personal,” Hann said. Senate Republicans “absolutely” can regain the majority when the Senate comes up for election in four years, Hann believes. In winning the Senate two years ago Senate Republicans broke a drought for the caucus lasting nearly 40 years. One indicator Senate Republicans are on track will

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Democratic Senate Majority Leader-designate Tom Bakk gives Republican Senate Minority Leader David Hann a clinical look at a recent joint appearance at the State Capitol. Senate Republicans recently voted to have Hann lead their election-shorn caucus. be if House Republicans retake the majority in 2014, Hann said. “(But) these things are hard to gauge,” he said of a resurgence. Looking back one last time, Hann placed less emphasis on the impact of the proposed marriage and photo ID amendments on the election outcome than have other Republicans. “I think it’s probably the case that in some races those amendments may have made a difference,” he said. “It depends on the districts.” Instead, Hann points to the presidential race, the failure of Minnesota Republican U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Kurt Bills, as root causes of defeat. “To me, that was the sin-

gle largest dynamic,” he said. the suit brought to close as speedily and publicly as posLawsuit sible. A settlement could put While Senate Republicans say they left a brighter a cloak of secrecy over the budget picture, they left a Senate, he argued. “We’ve got nothing to messy lawsuit. The suit was brought by hide,” Hann said. “I think he (Bakk) runs former Republican communications director Michael a huge risk if he settles with Brodkorb of Eagan who was that kind of suggestion beinvolved in an affair with ing out there,” Hann said, former Republican Senate referring to allegations that Majority Leader Amy Koch. other state senators had enHann urged Senate Dem- gaged in affairs with Senate ocrats not to settle the suit, staff without the staffers being fired. but to fight it. Media reports have the “The fact is, as an employer, the State Senate took current cost of the lawsuit to actions that were perfectly the state at $200,000. appropriate and were right,” Hann said. “And then we T.W. Budig can be reached tim.budig@ecm-inc. got into a lawsuit which we at com or facebook.com/sunbelieve is frivolous.” Hann insists he wants thisweek.

Report suspicious activity, police urge after recent burglaries After three recent burglaries in southern Burnsville, the Police Department is asking all residents to watch for and report any suspicious behavior in their neighborhoods. The burglaries, beginning Thursday, Dec. 13, were in the areas of West Park Drive, Westcliffe

Drive and Earley Lake Place. Officers believe they took place between 6 and 6:30 p.m., and that the burglar or burglars first rang door bells to see if anyone was home. If no one came to the door, they then broke glass to gain access through patio doors or windows, police said.

Police urge residents to report suspicious activity immediately by calling 911. To improve security, police said residents may also: • Lock ground floor windows and doors. Leave shades and/or blinds closed. Leave exterior lights on.

• Keep overhead garage doors down, and both exterior and interior service doors locked. • Place lights and radios on timers to create the appearance of activity within the home. • Remove jewelry from master bedroom before leaving town.

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Legislators call for electoral-vote reform Bill would give state’s electoral votes to national popular vote winner by Howard Lestrud SUN THISWEEK

As 10 selected electors of the Minnesota Electoral College were about to cast votes for president and vice president, a DFL state senator and a Republican state representative explained their plans to lead a bipartisan effort to join the National Popular Vote agreement. The 2013 legislative session will mark the third consecutive time that a bipartisan movement has been attempted to reform the Electoral College by utilizing popular vote. District 45 Sen. Ann Rest, DFL-New Hope, and District 58B Rep. Pat Garofalo, R-Farmington, appeared at a press conference Monday to explain their intent to use previous bill language in making another National Popular Vote bill attempt. Rest is chief author in the Senate. Garofalo and District 46B Rep. Steve Simon, DFL-St. Louis Park, are coauthors on the House side. Pat Rosenstiel of the National Popular Vote movement introduced the subject, saying the organization is a California nonprofit advancing interest in the popular vote. Currently, presidential and vice presidential candidates must gain 270 electoral votes to clinch election. ELECTOR, from 1A ing those days and not at a civil rights event.” Buckner went on to work for the Ohio Bell Telephone Co. and later Xerox Corp., where she was the first African-American woman customer representative for the Akron-Cleveland territory and served on a board to recruit minority employees. Buckner also broke racial and gender ground, she said, when she founded a hardwood pallet company in Atlanta, Ga. She was a delegate to the 1980 Democratic National Convention. “I was campaigning for Walter Mondale and President Carter

The National Popular Vote bill would award Minnesota’s 10 electoral votes to the candidate for president who wins the most popular votes in all 50 states. The law would take effect when states representing 270 or more electoral votes pass the National Popular Vote bill. The model bill has passed in 31 legislative chambers and in eight states, amounting to 132 electoral votes. “We are almost halfway there,” Rosenstiel said. It is possible that 2016 could be an election using the National Popular Vote model, Rosenstiel said. “The idea of using the popular vote is one whose time has come,” Rest said. “Every single vote is valued the same as every other vote.” Legislators emphasized that the U.S. Constitution does not need to be changed to make the popular vote process possible. Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton and former Gov. Tim Pawlenty both said that in order to have this legislative voting change made, it required bipartisan support. In 2010, administrative election reform was achieved by changing the state primary election date and by making campaign reform. Garofalo emphasized that this bill would declare the candidate with the most votes the winner, and every vote would have equal value. “It’s good for the state and good for the nation,” Garofalo said. He added that the bill has broad support of DFL and Republi-

can legislators. National Popular Vote backers say the most important consequence of the current state winner-takeall system is that presidential candidates have no reason to pay attention to the concerns of voters in states where they are comfortably ahead or hopelessly behind. Rest and Garofalo pointed out that during the 2012 presidential election, candidates for president and vice president held 253 post-convention campaign events in just 12 states. The other 38 states had no events. Advertising costing $939.4 million was concentrated in the same 12 states. State winner-take-all statutes have permitted candidates to win the presidency without winning the most popular votes nationwide in four of 57 elections, proponents said. A shift of about 214,733 votes in 2012 would have elected Mitt Romney despite President Obama’s nationwide lead of more than 4.7 million votes. The current system is broken, Garofalo said. Fixing it would preserve the Electoral College, he said. With the new legislation, every vote in every state will matter, Rest and Garofalo said. Recounts would also be less likely under the National Popular Vote, proponents said. Authors of the legislation said they expect it to be introduced early in the 2013 session.

and Walter Mondale had been to my home in Ohio,” Buckner said. “I took him through my neighborhood.” While living in Atlanta, she witnessed the 1986 Democratic congressional nomination battle between civil rights heroes Julian Bond and Rep. John Lewis. “Congressman Lewis got in,” Buckner said. “He and I were very close because we went to the same church. That kept me in the political arena when I moved to Georgia.” Buckner came to Minnesota in 2005 and to Burnsville in 2011. She serves as affirmative action officer for the 2nd Congressional District DFL Party organi-

zation. Her loyalty to Obama is unbowed. Even among the DFL electors, there was a little second-guessing of the president during a prevote meeting on Dec. 17, Buckner said. “Don’t just stand here and say what he hasn’t done,” she said. “He didn’t make those kinds of promises. He said he would do his best.” Charlie Thomas of Lakeville was an alternate elector.

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Halverson named vice chair of Elections Committee State Rep.-elect Laurie Halverson, DFL-Eagan, has been appointed to serve as vice chair of the Elections Committee for the 2013-14 biennium. Halverson also will serve on the Health and Human Services Finance and Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy committees. “It is a privilege to be

asked to serve as vice-chair of the House Elections Committee,” said Halverson. “An efficient elections system is the key to an informed and empowered public and I look forward to ensuring our system works on behalf of the citizens of Minnesota. “In speaking with residents of Eagan, it’s clear that health care concerns

rank as a top priority. Serving on the Health and Human Services Committee, as well as the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee, will allow me the opportunity to voice the concerns of District 51B as we address the many pressing issues surrounding the cost and quality of health care.” The legislative session is scheduled to begin Jan. 8.

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Nicholas David Mrozinski received recognition from Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire, right, and City Council Member Cyndee Fields, between them, during his performance at the Mall of America in Bloomington. tion earlier this year in tion. He said in a docuSINGER, from 1A Chicago. Nicholas drove mentary on his website ing his performances as his family to the Windy that it was their encourthey were highlighted by City for the open call for agement to “never stop “You Are So Beautiful,” singers and his version of playing the piano” when which he dedicated to his “Stand By Me,” made such he was 9 years old that fiance and children, and an impression on one of kept him going. His parents, Jennifer a duet of “Cruisin’ ” with the show’s coaches, Cee Lo Motown legend Smokey Green, that he was selected and David, gave Nicholas a lot of options as a child Robinson on the final for Team Cee Lo. Nicholas advanced to and he gravitated to the pinight. “I believe that Nicho- the final three among 64 ano and then voice lessons. Although They said after his first las has fared so well on contestants. the show because he is a he didn’t nab the show’s lesson, it was apparent multi-talented performer top prize – a recording that there was something who is humble, gracious contract – Nicholas has special. He describes The Feeand, most importantly – the keys to a new car and shows love and respect for visibility that’s second to lin’ toward music as being able to pour himself into it his family,” Joseph said. “I none. While he’s recorded five and have it be genuine. believe that he has a strong He looks for inspiration faith in God which is re- CDs and performed countflected in his values and less gigs around the Twin in stories and melodies his strong commitment to Cities, it is possible that a that are already there as it record company could sign sometimes comes in mulhis family.” Nicholas earned legions Nicholas to a recording tiple tunes or just words. His band mates say of fans, including more contract based on his loyal than 36,000 on his Face- following, many of whom Nicholas is able to speak book page, and students chimed in that he should to people in different ways through his singing with at St. Joseph who sent a have been the winner. “I am not surprised as so much soul and they photo of themselves with a huge banner that read: to his success,” Albaugh don’t know what Nicholas “Nicholas David, Good said. “He was very humble would do if music what Luck. We’re behind you all throughout the entire pro- wasn’t part of his life. cess and I believe America His early teachers say the way!” “Nick was very talent- responds well to those that he probably would have ed,” said LeAnn Mansour, place the power and love turned to art. “Nick also had a real music specialist at St. Jo- of music ahead of the love seph, who taught Nicho- of themselves. … I cer- gift to draw,” Joseph said. Nicholas competed las for one year. “He was tainly cannot take credit very tall and towered over for where he is, but I am each year in the “Keep the other students but was thrilled that he did so well Christ in Christmas” postalways mellow showing on the show. A tribute to er contest at St. Joseph and respect at all times to the personal perseverance and at least one year received a a love of family and faith.” top award. teachers and staff.” “I think that ‘The Voice’ “Because his artwork His choir teacher at Eagan High School, Steve is a compelling show be- was very impressive, I Albaugh, said Nicholas cause the contestants are asked him to design the had his break-out moment treated with respect by the cover for our annual performing Billy Joel’s “Pi- coaches and encouraged Christmas program bulleano Man” in Encore – Ea- through positive feedback tins,” Mansour said. “His and, there is some strong work was very tasteful and gan’s annual review show. “I just remember his bonding that takes place he did not disappoint.” The Mrozinskis had fellow students gather- between the contestants ing as large groups off the that is wholesome to see,” an extensive attachment to the school in the ’80s side of the stage to watch Joseph said. and ’90s as they attended him perform every show,” the church that confirmed said Albaugh, Rosemount Roots While the St. Joseph Nicholas. High School’s choir teachNicholas’s father Dave er. “He was a huge hit with talent show helped spur the students, as well as the Nicholas’s interest in mu- served on the School sic, another source is the Committee, and two of his crowd. “I thought at that age – accordion playing of his younger siblings – Matt as a high school student – grandfather at St. Joseph and Natalie – are St. Jothat he showed a great deal spaghetti suppers, accord- seph graduates. More about Mrozinski of musical promise. He ing to his family, which was already very musical moved to Eagan when he is at www.thefeelin.com. and open to creative sug- was a child. Nicholas, a 32-year-old Tad Johnson can be reached gestions.” tad.johnson@ecm-inc. His talent and his per- St. Paul resident, said his at sonality captured the grandparents were a great com or facebook.com/sunshow’s scouts at an audi- source of musical inspira- thisweek.

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Harriet Bishop team earns District 191 chess title Elementary students who share an enthusiasm for chess competed in the annual chess tournament in District 191 on Dec. 15 at Metcalf Junior High. Harriet Bishop Gifted and Talented Elementary School earned its first district championship title. The school also has the biggest chess club in the district with more than 60 members coached by teacher Jessica Perry. Runner-up was the team

from Sioux Trail Elementary, coached by teacher Mark Kleven, while third place went to the Sky Oaks Elementary team coached by teacher Scott Nemetz. Zander Gorton, a sixthgrader at Harriet Bishop, was the new district individual champion, while Jackson Reichert, a sixth-grader from Rahn School of Arts & Technology, placed second. The beginner tournament was won by Jacob

Westerlund, a third-grader from Sioux Trail. Grade level awards went to: Grade 6, Noah Helke at William Byrne; Grade 5, Jake Schouten at Hidden Valley; Grade 4, Sage Magras at Sky Oaks; Grade 3, Eric Gorton at Harriet Bishop; Grade 2, Caige Oxendale at William Byrne; and Grade 1, Sameer Bhatia at Harriet Bishop. In addition to Harriet Bishop earning its first district championship, there were other “firsts.” This was the first time that a secondgrader cracked the top five. This was Gavin Kellen from William Byrne. It was also the first time that three siblings placed in the top 10. They are Makayla, Brooke and Tyler Haddorff from Sioux Trail. District 191 is one of the few school districts in Minnesota with a chess team at every elementary school. In addition, all fourth-grade students have the opportunity to learn chess during the school day from a chessmaster through a residency Photo by Rick Orndorf sponsored by Community Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 students Education and PTO organicompete in the districtwide chess tournament using an zations. oversize board and pieces.

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Local businesses are invited to participate in the inaugural Eagan High School STEM Career Fair from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26. Businesses owners and staff who work in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math are encouraged to set up a display and talk informally to students about career options with a STEM-focused curriculum. The program is hosted by the

EHS FIRST Robotics Team 2220. Students from District 196 schools and surrounding area robotics teams will attend. There is no cost to business owners to display their products and materials. Interested business owners seeking more information, or to register, can go to http://team2220.org/events/upcoming-and-past-events/stem-careerfair.

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TIES Exceptional Teachers were recognized at the TIES 2012 Education Technology Conference at the Minneapolis Hyatt Regency on Dec. 11. The teachers were chosen by their superintendents for the award, which recognizes teachers who model the best practices in their classroom and engage students in learning. Honorees include:

More than 100 high school students from across the Twin Cities participated in a program from BestPrep called Classroom Plus. The program offers Career Day events, which bring students into major local corporations where they are exposed to a variety of career fields and gain an awareness of professional skill building. During each Classroom Plus Career Day, students visit stations where they are able to ask questions of professionals representing areas such as marketing, sales, human resources and law. The rotations at each station last approximately 20 minutes and give students a chance to experience the business world firsthand by asking questions about topics such as schooling and training required, as well as salary range expectations. At the conclusion of the program students share their perceptions of what they think it would take to be successful in each of those career. Students from Lakeville North and Burnsville high schools attended a Dec. 14 program hosted by U.S. Bank in Richfield.

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Religion Children’s concert in Burnsville Presbyterian Church of the Apostles in Burnsville will host “A Musical Meander with Jeff and Paige” from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27. The concert will feature original

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EAGAN, from 1A city is headed in the right direction, while 5 percent said the city if off track. Not only are Eagan residents highly satisfied with their local government, but they also are more informed than most in the metro, according to the survey. Of those polled, 57 percent of Eagan residents said they believe they are informed about city government, which is 29 points higher than the metro average of 28 percent. Of those who say they are informed, 95 percent approve of the Eagan City Council. The survey found even higher satisfaction with city employees. More than 80 percent of residents said they are satisfied with city services. Eagan’s police and fire departments received the highest grades of 96 and 97 percent satisfaction, respectively. As a result, Eagan departments have among the highest rates of satisfaction in the metro, Morris said. “What a positive affirmation of the professionalSTORE, from 1A without knowing if its plan will ultimately be approved, said its attorney, Steven Mayeron. And the building’s seller is unlikely to wait for the moratorium period, Mayeron said. “With the moratorium in place, we would not be able to close on the purchase of that property,” he said. The Arc sought “host approval” from Burnsville for the St. Paul Port Authority to issue up to $2 million in revenue bonds for purchase and renovation of the building, located south of County Road 42 and west of Burnsville Center. After passing the moratorium the council approved the bonds, an apparently meaningless gesture. They would be good for the Burnhaven Drive site only, City Attorney Joel Jamnik said. City staffers had initially raised concerns about parking of semi trailers at the store and the potential for donation drop-off lanes to stack traffic back into the street. The council tabled the bond request at its Dec. 4 meeting so staffers could meet with The Arc officials. The Arc agreed to enclose the semi trailer parking area and provided an on-site stacking plan for cars in the drop-off lanes. But the zoning ordinance doesn’t specifically address used-goods processing that occurs at thrift stores. Two other Burnsville thrift stores — Unique and Salvation Army — have drop-off functions that never came under city review because they weren’t part of the original plans, Community Development Director Jenni Faulkner said. Those stores do “the best they can do with the space that they have,” she said. Any new zoning codes would apply to the current stores only if they applied for expansions or new land uses, Jamnik said. Possible restrictions on clustering and spacing of thrift stores could also emerge from the moratorium. Thrift stores are a “relatively new” type of retailing that’s growing more popular, and a review of standards is in order, said Council Member Mary Sherry, who was joined by Mayor Elizabeth Kautz and Council Member Bill Coughlin in voting for the moratorium. “One of our three thrift stores (in Burnsville) is not well-kept and I find it very disturbing, and it is in that area,” Sherry said, referring to Unique, located at 14308

ism that Tom (Hedges) and staff bring to the city and its citizens,” Mayor Mike Maguire said. Eagan residents have expressed satisfaction with their community in each survey since it was first conducted in the 1990s, Morris said.

Taxes, development Some Eagan residents (17 percent) said they believe the city doesn’t have any challenges to address. This is a 4 point increase from 2008. Eagan’s percentage of optimists is higher than the Twin Cities’ average of 6 percent. “These are people who will follow you through thick or thin,” Morris said. Most residents noted a few challenges they believe the city needs to face. Of the issues listed, traffic, growth and taxes were among residents’ highest concerns. Taxes has fallen down the list from 20 percent of residents raising the issue in 2008 to 10 percent in 2012.

Burnhaven Drive. Burnsville is an aging city that must protect the appearance of its vital County Road 42 retail corridor, Kautz said, adding that both Unique and Salvation Army have had congestion problems at their drop-offs. “It’s the standard and quality of that whole retail area that we’re looking at,” the mayor said. Another point of contention is the loss of property-tax revenue if the Ultimate Electronics building goes to a nonprofit. The Arc Greater Twin Cities, whose stores raise funds to help people with developmental disabilities, says it will pay the city annually in lieu of property tax collections. Such arrangements are common in the United States but relatively new among nonprofits, and agreements with nonprofits haven’t been court-tested in Minnesota, Jamnik said. “I just can’t give you a guarantee that it’s enforceable,” he told the council. Mayeron insisted that a payment contract between the city and The Arc would be enforceable. “We have means, and we have integrity,” said Lisette Schlosser, chief financial officer for The Arc Greater Twin Cities. Coughlin, a lawyer, wasn’t satisfied. “To me it is a tax-roll issue,” he said, adding that the city would be “at some level at the mercy of what your organization chooses to pay or not to pay.” Council Members Dan Gustafson and Dan Kealey voted against the moratorium. Kealey said The Arc had answered every concern, from the semi trailers and car stacking to the payment in lieu of taxes. “This is a very businessunfriendly decision for us to make,” he said, adding that the Value Village store plan is superior to existing thrift stores in Burnsville. A moratorium could send a chilling message to businesses considering Burnsville, Chamber of Commerce President Bill Corby told the council. Even if there were a tax loss, the city and surrounding businesses would benefit from filling the vacant Ultimate Electronics building, he said. Kautz tartly replied that a single council action doesn’t overshadow the council’s business-friendly record. John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Thirty-five percent of residents cited the city’s greatest challenges as keeping property taxes low but responsible. This has been a consistent view among residents since 2005, Morris said. Although residents expressed concern about Eagan taxes, 49 percent said they would accept a property tax increase to maintain city services. More than half of residents surveyed said they would be willing to pay more in property taxes if it would help support new development. A larger portion of residents (67 percent) said they support financial incentives to spur development in the city. Commercial and residential development con-

tinues to be important to Eagan residents, most of whom (81 percent) said they believe the city should be involved in development efforts. When asked what amenities are needed, 44 percent of residents said clothing stores, 28 percent said retail stores, 27 percent said entertainment venues, and 31 percent said restaurants. Maguire noted that he expects residents’ concerns for a lack of clothing stores will largely be addressed by a planned outlet mall in the Cedar Grove Redevelopment District. Most residents said they believe family sit-down restaurants, buffets and upscale dinning are missing in Eagan.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PROJECT NO. 1113 - NORVIN OAKS NEIGHBORHOOD STREET REVITALIZATION 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 Wednesday, January 2, 2013, 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. 1113. The proposed project is in accordance with the preliminary engineering report dated December 11, 2012, prepared by the City Assistant Engineer. The estimated cost of the foregoing improvement is as follows: $34,500. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is described as follows: The area located within the Southwest 1⁄4 of Section 31, lying South of Cliff Road (CSAH 32), West of Cedar Avenue Freeway (TH 77), 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 December 11, 2012 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Christina M. Scipioni By: Christina M. Scipioni Eagan City Clerk 3247821 12/21-12/28/12

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PROJECT NO. 1098 - WEXFORD/ WEXFORD 2ND NEIGHBORHOOD STREET REVITALIZATION 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 Wednesday, January 2, 2013, 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. 1098. The proposed project is in accordance with the preliminary engineering report dated December 11, 2012, prepared by the City Assistant Engineer. The estimated cost of the foregoing improvement is as follows: $167,100. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is described as follows: The area located within the North 1⁄2 of Section 28, lying South of Diffley Road, West of Pilot Knob Road, 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 December 11, 2012 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Christina M. Scipioni By: Christina M. Scipioni Eagan City Clerk 3247664 12/21-12/28/12

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PROJECT NO. 1104 - OAK RIDGE FAMILY HOUSING (CLEMSON DRIVE) NEIGHBORHOOD STREET REVITALIZATION 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 Wednesday, January 2, 2013, 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. 1104. The proposed project is in accordance with the preliminary engineering report dated December 11, 2012, prepared by the City Assistant Engineer. The estimated cost of the foregoing improvement is as follows: $70,000. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is described as follows: The area located within the Northwest 1⁄4 of Section 28, lying South of Diffley Road (CSAH 30) East of Johnny Cake Ridge Road, 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 December 11, 2012 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Christina M. Scipioni By: Christina M. Scipioni Eagan City Clerk 3247702 12/21-12/28/12

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PROJECT NO. 1112 WENZEL FIRST ADDITION DEERWOOD PONDS NEIGHBORHOOD STREET REVITALIZATION 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 Wednesday, January 2, 2013, 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. 1112. The proposed project is in accordance with the preliminary engineering report dated December 11, 2012, prepared by the City Assistant Engineer. The estimated cost of the foregoing improvement is as follows: $215,800. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is described as follows: The area located within the South 1/2 of Section 21, lying North of Diffley Road (CSAH 30), West of Pilot Knob Road (CSAH 31), 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 December 11, 2012 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Christina M. Scipioni By: Christina M. Scipioni Eagan City Clerk 3247794 12/21-12/28/12

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PROJECT NO. 1107 PARK CENTER DRIVE NEIGHBORHOOD STREET REVITALIZATION 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 Wednesday, January 2, 2013, 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. 1107. The proposed project is in accordance with the preliminary engineering report dated December 11, 2012, prepared by the City Assistant Engineer. The estimated cost of the foregoing improvement is as follows: $58,400 The area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is described as follows: The area located within the Southeast 1⁄4 of Section 30, lying North of Cliff Road, West of Cliff Lake Road, 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 December 11, 2012 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Christina M. Scipioni By: Christina M. Scipioni Eagan City Clerk 3247736 12/21-12/28/12

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NOTICE OF INTENT OPERATE AERATION SYSTEM MCDONOUGH LAKE - LEBANON HILLS REGIONAL PARK The County of Dakota, pursuant to the terms and conditions of a Permit to Lake Aeration System, granted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, hereby gives notice of its intent to operate a winter lake aeration system in the City of Eagan. The system shall consist of an air injection pump. The system shall be in operation on McDonough Lake in the northeast section of Lebanon Hills Regional Park. The period of aeration operation shall be during periods of suitable ice cover commencing on or about January 1, 2013, and ending on or about April 15, 2013. The aeration system may create open water and thin ice conditions. The public is cautioned to stay clear of all areas marked with warning signs on the lake. For further information call 952.891.7992. 3240844 12/14-12/21/12

ORDINANCE NO. 1285 CITY OF BURNSVILLE, MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE BURNSVILLE CITY CODE, BEING THE ZONING TITLE OF THE CITY OF BURNSVILLE WALSER AUTOMOTIVE GROUP CASE FILE NO. DEV12-0032 The City Council of the City of Burnsville ordains as follows: Section 1. Title 10 of the Burnsville City Code is hereby amended to allow a three lot subdivision to be known as Walser Second Addition in accordance with the Amended Planned Unit Development Agreement on file in the City clerk's office dated November 5, 2012, for the following described property located within the City of Burnsville, Minnesota: Walser Addition, Lot 1, Block 1 Section 2. The zoning map of the City of Burnsville referred to and described in said Title 10, shall not be republished to show the aforesaid rezoning, but the Community Development Director or his/her designee shall appropriately mark the zoning map on file in the city clerk's office for the purpose of indicating the rezoning provided for in this ordinance and all of the notations, references and other information shown thereon are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this ordinance. Section 3. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication according to law. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED THIS 5th day of November, 2012, by the City Council of the City of Burnsville. _______________________ Elizabeth B. Kautz, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________ Macheal Brooks, City Clerk 3252398

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In 2008, residents saw a growing need for senior housing and care facilities, which is no longer a major concern among residents, according to the latest survey. Unlike some other cities in the metro, crime has never been a large concern among residents, according to the survey. A lack of affordable housing was a great concern among residents in previous surveys, but that concern has nearly dropped off in 2012. Residents’ source of information has also changed considerably since 2008 with the city’s newsletter at the top of the list. Of those surveyed, 41 percent said

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO OPERATE AERATION SYSTEM HOLLAND LAKE - LEBANON HILLS REGIONAL PARK The County of Dakota, pursuant to the terms and conditions of a Permit for Lake Aeration System, granted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, hereby gives notice of its intent to operate a winter lake aeration system in Eagan. The system shall consist of an air injection pump. The system shall be in operation near the northwest shore of Holland Lake at Lebanon Hills Regional Park. The period of aeration operation shall be during periods of suitable ice cover commencing on or about January 1, 2013 and ending on or about April 15, 2013. The aeration system may create open water and thin ice conditions. The public is cautioned to stay clear of all areas marked with warning signs on the lake. For further information call (952) 891-7992. 3240827 12/14-12/21/12

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Sharla Beth (Tauer) Norlander Sharla (Tauer) Norlander, 43 formerly of Burnsville passed away on December 5, 2012 at Fairview University Medical Center in Minneapolis following a brief illness. Forever loved, Sharla will be deeply missed by her husband, Bruce; children, Alexsandra and Joseph; mother, Sandra Tauer of Burnsville; brother, Darren (MaryJo) Tauer of Prior Lake; sister in law, LuAnn (Mike Stone) Tauer-Stone of Shakopee; parents in law, Dennis and Patricia Norlander of Duluth; brothers in law, Dave Norlander of Bloomington, Mark (Dawn) Norlander of Prior Lake, Steve Norlander of Duluth, Paul (Kristin) Norlander of Duluth; many nieces and nephews and friends. Sharla is preceded in death by her father, Michael Tauer and brother, Ron Tauer. Visitation was held on Friday December 7, 2012 from 4:00-8:00 p. m. at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee. The Celebration of Life Service was Saturday December 8, 2012 at Living Hope Lutheran Church in Shakopee. Sharla was laid to rest at Valley Cemetery in Shakopee next to her father, Michael and brother, Ron. Full notice appeared last week. Arrangements by Ballard Sunder Funeral and Cremation Services, Shakopee. www.BallardSunderFuneral.com

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Barb & Jay Wright 50th Wedding Anniversary The children of Barb and Jay Wright happily announce their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married in Chisago City, raised their children in Stacy and have resided in Eagan for the past twenty years. Their two children and three grandchildren live in the area. Their love and commitment is an inspiration and we congratulate them on their golden anniversary.

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Hager - Pearson D ebbie and M ike H ager of Eagan, MN, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Heidi Anne Hager to Christian Steven Pearson, son of Sheryl and Steven Pearson of La Crosse, WI. Heidi graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Christian will graduate in the spring of 2013 and continue on to medical school. A July 2013 wedding is planned.

� Julie Ann Leidner Age 53, of Eagan, passed away on Dec. 17, 2012. Julie loved her career at the Cub Foods in Eagan as an assistant deli manager, and playing with kids at the nursery of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. Julie is preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Johnson and infant sister. Survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Donald; sons, Bradley and Brian. A Memorial Service will be held 11 AM Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at the Shepherd of The Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd., Apple Valley with a gathering of family and friends on Thursday, 12/20 from 4-8 PM at the White Funeral Home, 14560 Pennock Ave. Apple Valley (952 432 2001) and 1 HR prior to service at church. Memorials preferred to the Minneapolis Children’s Hospital. www.whitefuneralhomes.com

In Memory Dan H. Miller Who passed one year ago on December 21, 2011, in Scottsdale, Arizona, at age 89. He was preceded in death by wife Marlys Miller in 2005 and son Spencer in 1981. He earned the Bronze Star for his service in the Pacific during WWII. Dan and Marlys were extremely devoted to each other and to their friends. They are survived by daughter Ann Meyer.

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December 21, 2012 SUN THISWEEK - Burnsville - Eagan

Sports First round goes to Wildcats in boys hockey Eagan edges Burnsville to take first place in South Suburban Conference by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK

Eagan went out Tuesday night determined to make a point – not just to Burnsville but to the Wildcats’ doubters. They wanted to show the Blaze they still were the team to beat in South Suburban Conference boys hockey. And they wanted to show everybody they were still formidable after losing several core players from last year’s state tournamentqualifying team. Point made, on all fronts. Senior forward Cullen Willox scored twice and Zach Glienke had three assists as Eagan won 4-2 on Tuesday night at Burnsville Ice Center. The victory leaves Eagan alone in first place in the SSC at 4-0. There still are 13 games remaining – including one more against Burnsville – on the conference schedule, something Eagan’s coaches and players were quick to note. Still, there was something special about this game for the Wildcats. “Burnsville’s definitely our biggest rival in the conference,” said Eagan defenseman Will Peterson, a senior captain. “The two of us are usually at the top of the conference standings, so it’s a big two points.” Peterson’s power-play

goal in the second period put Eagan (5-2 overall) in front to stay. The road victory was important to a team that’s trying to develop new stars after graduating four players who signed National Letters of Intent with Division I college programs. “We know there are people who think we can’t be as good as we were last year, and that motivates us,” Peterson said. “It was a challenge to our kids,” said Eagan assistant coach Todd Carlson, who served as head coach Tuesday night while Mike Taylor attended to family matters in California.”They’re not just leftovers. They’re not an afterthought.” Although Burnsville dropped to 4-3 overall and 3-1 in the conference, Blaze coach Janne Kivihalme said he did not believe the team played poorly. “Eagan has a very authoritative forecheck, but I thought our breakouts were pretty good,” Kivihalme said. “We were able to get out of our zone better than we did against Lakeville North (a 3-2 Burnsville overtime victory on Saturday), and I thought our intensity was better tonight than it was against Lakeville North.” Line matchups are worth

watching in big games, and the Wildcats thought they got the better of those Tuesday night. “They were trying to match their first line with our third line,” Peterson said. “I thought we handled that well. Then our first line played a lot against their second line, and we got some goals.” Eagan’s Jesse Gabrielle and Burnsville’s Joe Berg traded goals 1 minute, 10 seconds apart early in the first period. It stayed 1-1 until Peterson’s goal at 5:43 of the second period put the Wildcats in front. Willox scored both of his goals in the third period – giving him a team-high eight for the season – to extend Eagan’s lead to 4-1. Burnsville’s Tyler Sheehy scored with 4:59 to play and the Blaze peppered Eagan’s goal in the final minutes. But Wildcats goalie Andrew Lindgren and Eagan’s defense held firm. “We wanted to stay out of the penalty box because Burnsville’s power play scores something like 50 percent of the time,” Peterson said. “We were able to kill all our penalties, and that was big. “We’re still looking to play a complete game. In some games we’ve been a little slow in first period.

Rough and tumble

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Top: Eagan goalie Andrew Lindgren makes a glove save in traffic during the Wildcats’ 4-2 victory at Burnsville on Tuesday night. Right: Eagan defenseman Tommy Muck (right) tries to deflect a shot by Burnsville’s Adam Schweitzer. When we start playing stronger in the first period, we’ll be a lot closer to a complete game.” Which is something Eagan might need when it plays Burnsville again Jan. 29 at Eagan Civic Arena.

Blaze’s Albert setting fast pace in pool State breaststroke runner-up leads Burnsville swimmers by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Eastview’s Mike Stillings (3) and Apple Valley’s Calvin Leong go into the boards during a South Suburban Conference boys hockey game Tuesday night at Apple Valley Sports Arena. Christian Smith scored a power-play goal with 1:47 remaining to give Apple Valley a 3-2 victory. Apple Valley is 2-4 overall and 1-2 in the conference, while Eastview is 4-3 overall and 2-2 in the league.

Local teams will keep busy through holidays High school competition picks up again next week by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK

The holiday break doesn’t necessarily mean time off for local high school sports teams. Many of them pick it up again in the days following Christmas. Here’s a summa-

ry of where they are headed: at Ridder Arena. The Gold Division Burnsville bracket also includes Class The Blaze will play in the AA powers such as Edina, top bracket of the Schwan Minnetonka and Duluth Cup boys hockey tourna- East, as well as defendment. Burnsville’s first Gold ing Class A champion St. Division game is 2:30 p.m. See TOURNEYS, 15A Wednesday against Blaine

Coaches often don’t want athletes to project too far into the future, preferring that they concentrate on the next competition. But Burnsville boys swimming coach Andrew Michelson doesn’t mind talking about what he would like to see Ben Albert do two months from now. Based on the way Albert performed last season and at the start of this season, a state championship could be within reach. Albert finished second in the 100-yard breaststroke at the state Class AA finals last March and was the only underclassman in the top five. “He’s a quiet kid. He doesn’t say a whole lot. But he’s really going for the 100 breaststroke this year,” Michelson said. Albert wasn’t with the Blaze for the first couple of weeks of the season because he was swimming in the U.S. Junior Nationals in Tennessee. He swam a time of 58.05 seconds in the 100 breaststroke at Junior Nationals, about a half-second faster than his second-place time in the 2012 Class AA meet. Albert swam his first high school meet of the season last Friday and had a Burnsville High School pool record of 59.26 in the breaststroke. The previous

record was held by Thomas Elling, a Blaze state champion in the breaststroke and individual medley who now swims for Columbia University. Albert became the first swimmer to crack 1 minute in the event at Burnsville’s pool. The Blaze lost 89-73 to Rosemount, last year’s South Suburban Conference champion, after opening its season with a 94-76 victory over Bloomington Kennedy. “We had close meets with Kennedy the last couple of years,” Michelson said. “Against Rosemount, we swam some of our kids in different events. During the swimming season kids tend to do the same two or three events over and over, and we wanted to see what they could do in some offevents.” The Blaze also returns senior Charlie Kollasch, who finished 14th at state in the 100 backstroke last season. Senior Shane Harrison, sophomore Izaak DavisonKerwood and eighth-grader Ryan Dobrzynski also will be among the team’s top swimmers. Twenty-five of the 34 swimmers on Burnsville’s roster – and they’re all swimmers; the team doesn’t have divers – are ninthgraders or younger, the result of recruiting Michelson and some of the older team

members did at the junior high level last year. “We spent every Friday for two months going to different junior highs and talking to kids,” Michelson said. “I spent probably 10 hours on the phone talking to parents. Without that, we probably would have had nine or 10 guys on the team last year.” Albert also won the 200 individual medley in the Rosemount meet, while Kollasch took first in the 100 backstroke and second in the 200 freestyle. Kollasch, Albert, Davison-Kerwood and Adam Jarnigan teamed to win the 200 medley relay, and Davison-Kerwood, Dobrzynski, Albert and Kollasch won the 400 freestyle relay. Burnsville will be at home against Eagan at 6 p.m. Friday, meaning the Blaze will see two of the South Suburban Conference’s best teams – Rosemount and Eagan – before the holiday break. “Rosemount and Eagan obviously are strong teams,” Michelson said. “Teams like (Bloomington) Jefferson, Apple Valley, Eastview and us are in a similar situation. We all know we can beat each other. It just depends on how we swim that night.” Mike Shaughnessy is at mike. shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Snowstorm comes at good time for Nordic skiers Acton, Hedblom among ISD 196’s top competitors by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK

There’s been one change that might make it more difficult for ISD 196 teams to dominate South Suburban Conference Nordic skiing: The cooperative was asked to form two boys and two girls teams. “When the coaches got together at the end of last season, the majority of them asked if we would do this,” ISD 196 coach Brian Abery said. “We understood. I’m recruiting from among 8,000 students” at Apple Valley, Eagan, Eastview and Rosemount high schools. In regular-season competition, Eagan will have its own boys team and

Eastview will have its own girls squad. The remaining schools on both sides will ski under the ISD 196 name, and they all will train together. The change does not affect postseason competition as the Minnesota State High School League already requires the four schools in the cooperative to split up for section meets. There are two other Nordic skiing cooperatives in the South Suburban Conference – Bloomington Jefferson/Kennedy and Chaska/ Chanhassen (the latter competes in the SSC because no other Missota Conference schools have Nordic programs). The schools chosen to go it alone were the ones “that had sufficient numbers to race seven to 10 legitimate varsity skiers,” Abery said. The change shouldn’t be

a problem for the ISD 196 program and might actually be beneficial in the long run, the coach added. “The only inconvenience is for the people who do the timing for our meets,” Abery said. “As a coach, instead of 10 varsity skiers, I can race 20. Hopefully, the opportunity to race at the varsity level will convince more kids to come out for the team.” So would having snow on which to race. The last few years, metro-area Nordic teams have been forced to scramble to find places to ski, usually congregating at places that have snow-making capability. “Last season we spent more time on snow in our races than we did in practice,” Abery said. So the Dec. 8-9 storm that deposited as much

as a foot of snow on the metro area was a welcome sight for skiers. Some of that snow has since melted, but enough was left for the South Suburban Conference teams to have a 5-kilometer freestyle meet Dec. 12 at Valleywood Golf Course in Apple Valley. Eagan won the boys team competition, with Bloomington second and ISD 196 third. Burnsville was the first-place girls team, while Eastview took third and ISD 196 finished fourth. In each race, two skiers separated themselves from the pack. Bloomington’s Zak Ketterson won the boys race in 12 minutes, 21.6 seconds, about five seconds faster than Eagan senior Nick Acton. Abery said Acton fell while trying to pass another skier, which perhaps cost him a chance to

finish first. In the girls meet, Burnsville junior Vivian Hett finished first in 13:47.6, edging Sonja Hedblom of ISD 196 by about three seconds. Eagan took four of the top seven places in the boys meet. Following Acton were junior Josh Podpeskar (fourth), senior Ryan Larson (seventh) and junior Jacob Edmond (seventh). ISD 196 junior Rhett Carlson led his team with a thirdplace finish. “We have some kids who have come a long way since last year,” Abery said. “Rhett Carlson was finishing in the teens last year, and last week he was third.” ISD 196 skiers Hedblom and Roxanne Holt were second and third in the girls race. Eastview was led by ninth-grader Margie Freed, who skied at the state meet

for Simley last season. Freed place fifth in the Dec. 12 freestyle race. Freed is part of an influx of young skiers on the Eastview girls team. “Eastview probably isn’t going to challenge Burnsville this year,” Abery said. “But after this year I think they’ll be a top team in the conference and section.” The SSC teams were scheduled to compete in a classic race Wednesday at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. At 3:30 p.m. Friday, the ISD 196 program is scheduled to host a duathlon – consisting of a 2.7K freestyle and classic legs – at Valleywood Golf Course. Mike Shaughnessy is at mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

SUN THISWEEK - Burnsville - Eagan December 21, 2012

Racing up the ice

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Tyler Sheehy of Burnsville heads up the ice during the Blaze’s 4-2 loss to Eagan on Tuesday night.

Notebook: Apple Valley’s Jones sits, Eagles still win by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK

A lingering back injury put Tyus Jones on the bench after only a few minutes, but it gave other Apple Valley boys basketball players a chance to show a capacity crowd what they could do. The Eagles overcame a nine-point halftime deficit to defeat Hopkins 73-64 on Tuesday night in their home opener. Senior guard Dustin Fronk had a gamehigh 27 points, including five three-point baskets, for Apple Valley. Jones, the junior guard who has a 29.7-point scoring average, attempted to play but was shut down after five minutes. It is not known when he will return to the lineup. That put senior Harry Sonie at point guard and the senior responded with 15 points, seven assists and three rebounds. Junior forward Dennis Austin had 18 points and eight rebounds. Freshman center Brock Bertram and junior forward Robert Tobroxen grabbed

nine rebounds each. Apple Valley and Hopkins were first and second in the state Class 4A preseason rankings. Apple Valley improved to 3-1 overall while Hopkins, which won three consecutive state championships from 200911, dropped to 4-2. The Eagles will play Bloomington Kennedy at home in their South Suburban Conference opener Friday at 7:15 p.m. Then they’ll be off until the Granite City Classic in St. Cloud on Dec. 28-29. Apple Valley will play defending state Class 4A champion Osseo on Dec. 29 at the St. Cloud tournament.

EV girls still unbeaten Eastview’s girls basketball team improved to 7-0 after routing Burnsville 70-31 in a South Suburban Conference game Tuesday night. The Lightning, ranked second behind Hopkins in Class 4A, is the only team in the SSC that is undefeat-

ed overall. Eastview is one of three teams that are 2-0 in SSC games; Bloomington Kennedy and Apple Valley are the others. Sophomore guard Madison Guebert scored 25 points to lead Eastview. Mikaela Wilson, Tyra Johnson and Kari Opatz had 12 points each for the Lightning, which held the Blaze to nine second-half points. Georgi Donchetz (nine points) and Katrina Mogren (eight) led Burnsville, which is 0-5 overall and 0-2 in league play. Eastview’s record includes victories over defending Class 2A state champion Providence Academy and defending Class 3A champion DeLaSalle. It also has defeated Park of Cottage Grove, last season’s Section 3-4A runner-up. The Lightning’s tough early schedule continues at 7:15 p.m. Friday when it plays at sixthranked Lakeville North.

Thomas Academy. Championship game in the Gold Bracket will be 8 p.m. Dec. 28 at Ridder Arena. Burnsville’s annual girls hockey tournament begins Thursday at Burnsville Ice Center. The Blaze’s opening game in the four-team, round-robin tournament is 7 p.m. Thursday against Owatonna. The team will play East Ridge at 7 p.m. Dec. 28 before closing the tourney against Proctor at 2 p.m. Dec. 29. The Burnsville girls basketball team will go to an eight-team tourney in Roseville beginning Thursday. Roseville, which is seventh in Class 4A, is the highestranked team in the field. Burnsville will play Farmington in a openinground game at the two-day Hastings Invitational boys basketball tournament on Thursday night. The Blaze wrestling team will make its first-ever appearance at the Clash Duals in Rochester on Dec. 28-29. The event attracts many of the national’s top-ranked teams; this year schools from Illinois, Florida and California are among those attending. Apple Valley is a four-time champion at the Clash. Burnsville will wrestle six matches over two days. The Blaze’s first match is against Brandon, Fla., the top-ranked team in Florida’s largest enrollment class. Prior Lake and Simley, ranked first in Minnesota’s Class AA, also are in Burnsville’s bracket.

Eagan

The boys hockey team will defend its championship at the South St. Paul Premier Tournament starting Wednesday when it faces North St. Paul in a 6 p.m. game. Hermantown, last year’s state Class A runnerup, might be the biggest obstacle in the Wildcats’ path to another South St. Paul title. Eagan’s girls hockey Mike Shaughnessy is at mike. team is part of a loaded shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com or field at the Eden Prairie facebook.com/sunthisweek. Mid-Winter Meltdown,

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Apple Valley The boys hockey team will return to the Schwan Cup tournament on Wednesday. Apple Valley plays South Suburban Conference rival Prior Lake in a Silver Division quarterfinal at 12:30 p.m. at the Schwan Super Rink in Blaine. The tournament will continue Thursday and Dec. 28 with all games played at the Schwan Super Rink except the championship game, which will be at Ridder Arena at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 28. Apple Valley returns to the Granite City Classic at St. Cloud Apollo High School on Dec. 28-29. The Eagles take on St. Cloud Tech at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 28 before facing defending state Class 4A champion Osseo at 8:15 p.m. Dec. 29. Many of the nation’s top high school wrestling programs will return to Rochester for the Clash Duals on Dec. 28-29. That group includes Apple Valley, a fourtime champion of the event. The Eagles will face Arrowhead Union of Wisconsin in their first match Dec. 28. Wrestling fans hoping for a showdown between Apple Valley and St. MichaelAlbertville (which won last weekend’s Minnesota Christmas Tournament) won’t get it because STMA won’t be at the Clash. The field does include the top two teams in Minnesota Class AA, Simley and Kasson-Mantorville, the No. 1-ranked team in Illinois’ top two enrollment divisions, and national power Brandon, Fla. Apple Valley’s girls hockey team returns to the Farmington holiday tournament and will play Park of Cottage Grove in a first-round game at 5 p.m. Thursday at Schmitz-Maki Arena. The girls basketball team will play Rochester John Marshall in a first-round game at the Rotary US Bank Holiday Classic in Rochester at 2 p.m. Thursday.

Eastview’s girls basketball team, which went undefeated in its first six games, will play a holiday tournament at St. Olaf College in Northfield starting at 3 p.m. Thursday, when the Lightning faces Mayer Lutheran. The team plays Owatonna at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 29 and closes the tourney with a game against Holy Family Catholic at 4:50 p.m. Dec. 29. The boys basketball team won’t play in a holiday tournament but does have a couple of non-conference games lined up, including one at 7 p.m. Dec. 29 against Austin, the secondranked team in Class 3A. Eastview will be one of three South Suburban Conference teams playing at the Farmington girls hockey tournament Dec. 27-29. The boys hockey team will play at Bloomington Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. Friday in its final game before the holiday break. The Lightning returns to action Jan. 5 at home against Lakeville South. Eastview’s wrestlers head Mike Shaughnessy is at mike. to La Crosse, Wis., for the shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com or Bi-State Classic starting at facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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She also led the Tigers to a 126.04122.075 dual meet win over Red Wing winning three of four events and accumulated 34.825 total points in the process to claim the all-around title. The talented senior won the vault with a mark of 9.125, the beam with 8.5 and floor exercise with a score of 9.275. She also finished in 2nd place in the uneven bars with a 7.925.

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Maintenance Asst/Painter Ebenezer Ridges Campus is seeking a FT Maintenance Asst/Painter. Schedule is 32 hrs/per wk M-F, with on call every third week & rotating holidays. Candidates should have previous painting & maint experience & work well with seniors. Boiler License desired but not required. Contact Bruce at 952-898-8436 or apply in person.

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To submit items for the Arts Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ ecm-inc.com. Comedy Hawaiian Kermit Apio, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, at Laugh Lines Comedy at GrandStay Hotel, 7083 153rd St. W., Apple Valley. Tickets are $20 for the early show, $25 for the late show. Both feature laughs, food and drinks. Late show features free champagne toast at midnight, party favors, music and dancing. Tickets available at www.hahatickets.com or by calling (651) 528-8454. Louie Andersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Baby Boomer,â&#x20AC;? 7:30 and 10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, at Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Tickets range from $29.95 to $101.95 for VIP tickets and a pre-show meet and greet. Purchase tickets at the box office or by phone at (952) 895-4680.

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Eleven-year-old Calonna Carlisle of Lakeville, left, is making her debut on the Minneapolis Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stage this winter as a Whoville resident in â&#x20AC;&#x153;How the Grinch Stole Christmas,â&#x20AC;? which runs through Dec. 30. Carlisle is a sixth-grader at Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Etoile Du Nord French Immersion School in St. Paul and takes music lessons at MacPhail Center for Music in Apple Valley. She is pictured with fellow â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grinchâ&#x20AC;? cast members Natalie Tran and Noah Deets.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;White Christmasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in Lakeville

Christmasâ&#x20AC;? will be presented Friday-Sunday, Dec. 14-30, by The Playâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Thing Productions at Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Tickets are $13 and can be purchased online at www. lakevilleareaartscenter.com or by calling (952) 985-4640.

Workshops/classes/other Teen Poetry Jam/Rap Battle from 4 to 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. Free admission. Free snack and writing workshop with Guante. Teen artist gatherings at the Eagan Art House from 3:30 to 5:30 Thursdays, Jan. 3, Feb. 7 and March 7, and from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 5, Feb. 2 and March 2. Cost: $3. Information: (651) 675-5521. Adult painting open studio from 9 a.m. to noon the first and third Fridays of the month at the Dance Eagan Art House, 3981 Lexington Heartbeat Performing Arts Ave. S. Fee is $5 per session. InCenterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 15th anniversary formation: (651) 675-5521. show, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, Music Together in the Valat Eastview High School. Tickets ley offers classes for parents and are available at Heartbeat Per- their infant, toddler and preschool forming Arts Center for $20 for children in Rosemount, Farmingadults and $18 for children under ton, Lakeville and Apple Valley. 12. Tickets will be $25 at the door. Information: www.musictogetherInformation: (952) 432-7833. classes.com or (651) 439-4219. The Eagan Art House offers Exhibits classes for ages 4 through adult. An acrylic painting exhibit For a complete listing go to www. by Sue Kemnitz is on display eaganarthouse.org or call (651) through Jan. 30 at Lakeville Area 675-5521. Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Dan Petrov Art Studio in Information: (952) 985-4640. Burnsville offers oil painting â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our Burnsvilleâ&#x20AC;? exhibit by classes for beginners, intermethe Burnsville Historical Society diate and advanced skill level chapter of the Dakota County painters, www.danpetrovart.com, Historical Society will be on dis- (763) 843-2734. play Jan. 3-31 in the gallery at Teens Express Yourself Burnsville Performing Arts Cen- with Paint, 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays ter, 12600 Nicollet Ave. at Brushworks School of Art in Burnsville, www.BrushworksSTheater choolofArt.com, (651) 214-4732. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Irving Berlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s White 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), (952) 736-3644. Join other 55-plus adults at the Eagan Art House to create beaded jewelry. The Jewelry Club meets on the third Friday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Information: (651) 675-5500. Savage Art Studios, 4735 W. 123rd St., Suite 200, Savage, offers classes/workshops for all ages. Information: www. savageartstudios.com or (952) 895-0375. 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) 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) 985-4640. Rosemount History Book Club meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Robert Trail Library. Information: John Loch, (952) 2558545 or jjloch@charter.net.

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Max Mayleben and Morgan Baumbach, both of Farmington, are among the cast of 30 youth actors in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Irving Berlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s White Christmas,â&#x20AC;? which runs weekends through Dec. 30 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. The holiday musical presented by Lakeville-based childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theater group The Playâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Thing Productions is inspired by the iconic 1954 film â&#x20AC;&#x153;White Christmasâ&#x20AC;? starring Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney, and features classic songs such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blue Skies,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;How Deep is the Oceanâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Love a Piano.â&#x20AC;? Tickets are $13 and are available at the door or in advance at www. LakevilleAreaArtsCenter. com.

family calendar To submit items for the Family Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ ecm-inc.com. Thursday, Dec. 27 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concert â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Musical Meander with Jeff and Paige,â&#x20AC;? 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., Presbyterian Church of the Apostles, 701 E. 130th St., Burnsville. For ages 2 to 92. Free. Information: (952) 890-7877.

ing 20-minute intermission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by Farmington Area Community Education. Monday, Jan. 7 Open house for prospective Boy Scouts, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Community of Christ Church, 5990 134th St. W., Apple Valley. Hosted by Troop 293 of Apple Valley. Information: Scoutmaster Paul Chellsen, (612) 597-4468, chellsen@charter.net, or www. troop293.org.

Saturday, Dec. 29 Winter Birds, all ages, 10 a.m. to noon, Ritter Farm Park, 19300 Ritter Trail, Lakeville. Free, Blood drives but registration required at www. The American Red Cross will lakeville-rapconnect.com. Infor- hold the following blood drives. mation: (952) 985-4600. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767) or visit redcrossblood. Saturday, Jan. 5 org to make an appointment or for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Toy Story 3â&#x20AC;? movie, 10 a.m. more information. to noon, recital hall, Farmington â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., High School, 20655 Flagstaff Walmart, 7835 150th St. W., ApAve. Free. Concessions sold dur- ple Valley.

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The story of Heartbeat Studios begins with Deborah Lysholm selling everything she owned. After escaping an abusive marriage, Lysholm sold her home and all of her possessions in 1996 to buy the property in Apple Valley that would become

Heartbeat. “I literally sold everything – I didn’t even own a fork,” said Lysholm, a dancer since age 4 who had been teaching dance classes through School District 196 Community Education prior to opening her own studio. She and daughter Kristin Freya opened their dance studio in 1998. There were some lean years initially as Lysholm brought her dream to reality. “I secretly lived in the studio for three years,” she

said. “I slept on the lobby sofa. Cardboard boxes in the closet became my dresser.” What began as a small dance studio, Lysholm said, has blossomed into a full performing arts center, and now offers acting, piano and voice lessons in addition to its array of dance classes. The studio serves about 500 students each year. Heartbeat is celebrating its 15th anniversary this month with a Jan. 5 performance at Eastview High School.

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In addition to Heartbeat’s students, the show at Eastview features four professional tap dancers Lysholm has worked with over the years. They are: Guillem Alonso from Spain, Yukiko Misumi from Japan, Jason Samuels Smith of New York City and Dianne Walker of Boston. Part of the success of Heartbeat, Lysholm said, has been the relationship building with other dance studios around the globe. Heartbeat has “sister studios” in Barcelona, Milan

and Geneva. And over the years Lysholm has taken groups of her students to perform at venues in Japan, Spain and England. Highlights of her 15 years at Heartbeat, she said, include studying under tap legend Gregory Hines, and staging a dance adaptation of “Star Wars” with the blessing of George Lucas. The best part, though, has been watching her students develop. “The main reason I’m in business is to provide a place to build self-esteem

and self-confidence,” she said. “Many of my students now are the kids of former students. I call myself a ‘studio grandma.’ ” The 15th anniversary performance at Eastview is at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5. Tickets are on sale at the dance studio and also will be available at the door. More about Heartbeat is at www.heartbeat-studios.com. Andrew Miller can be reached at andrew.miller@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Deborah Lysholm (right), who founded Heartbeat Studios in 1998 with daughter Kristin Freya, said the best part of owning the studio has been watching her students develop. “Many of my students now are the kids of former students,” she said. “I call myself a ‘studio grandma.’ ”

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