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Teens battle against

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Synthetic marijuana dangers shift to Internet Drug has disappeared from tobacco shop shelves in Dakota County

Blaze begin defense of title The Burnsville baseball returns several key members off last year’s state championship team. Page 14A

Teens take comfort in sober school

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Meg Chevalier will never forget the night her brother brought her home from a late-night drug binge. The Dakota County teen had lived away from home for some time and quickly felt ashamed upon seeing the disheartened look upon her mother’s face. It was then, at age 15, she hit rock bottom. “It hurt to see what I was

doing to her,” Chevalier said. “My mom is so important to me. She’s always been supportive of everything I did.” Though she remained at the bottom for a short time, Chevalier attempted to get sober on her own during her sophomore year of high school. Soon temptation became too great and Chevalier relapsed several times. Many of her friends at

For parents concerned about the prospect of their kids trying synthetic marijuana, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is that, at least in the south metro area, it appears the drug is no longer available at File photo tobacco shops, gas staApple Valley Police Officer tions, or “head” shops. The bad news: Illegal Mike Eliason testified at or not, synthetic mari- the state Capitol last year juana is still available on- in support of legislation outlawing the sale and line. possession of synthetic See Synthetic, 7A marijuana.

school also abused substances, making sobriety nearly impossible. Chevalier, now 17, decided to start over by enrolling in Alliance Academy, a public charter school that provides a sober environment for teens who struggle with drugs and alcohol. “I found exactly what I was looking for in this See Treatment, 6A

Youth drug trends: Meth use declines; pot, heroin on the rise by Laura Adelmann

Lakeville violin virtuoso returns Seventeen-year-old musical prodigy Chad Hoopes is returning to his hometown April 29 for a concert at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Page 3B

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For four years, one Dakota County juvenile sustained his prescription drug addiction by raiding other people’s medicine cabinets. People don’t realize that the bathroom is the one room in a house that gives people complete privacy to snoop, to gather, to take, says one Dakota County chemi-

trend in Dakota County that officials say is a leading cause for the rise in heroin addictions among young adults. Past-year use of prescription pain killers was reported by 6.3 percent of MinCarol James nesota 12th-graders in 2010, Falkowski Backstrom according to a January 2011, National Institute on Drug cal health social worker. Prescription drug abuse Abuse report. among teens is a growing Those types of prescrip-

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Paragon envisions one to two 25,000-square-foot retail anchors surrounded by three to four mini anchors of 10,000 to 15,000 square feet. Pedestrian walkways will connect the shops to one another as well as to a central plaza. Segments of the walkway will be covered by a roof to break up the space.

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our population takes pills every day for one reason or another,” Falkowski said. “Children growing up are very used to seeing pill-taking. They see parents and relatives take pills, they may have siblings on medication. They see kids in grade schools line up at lunch time at the nurse’s office to take See Drugs, 13A

No rock, just concrete, from amphitheater site

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tion narcotics, like Oxycontin and Vicodin, are highly addictive opiates that produce a placid euphoria. Youths who try them may not realize their inherent danger, said Carol Falkowski, Minnesota Department of Health drug abuse strategy officer, because they have grown up in a pill-popping culture. “Eighty-five percent of

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(EDA) on April 3 unanimously approved a preliminary concept plan by Baltimore-based Paragon Outlet Partners to build a 400,000-square-foot retail complex on approximately 35 acres in the Cedar Grove See Cedar Grove, 2A

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There will be no rock coming from the former site of a proposed outdoor concert venue in Burnsville. But there will be concrete. The City Council voted unanimously April 3 to allow concrete storage and crushing in the same dormant limestone quarry that has twice been proposed for use as an amphitheater. The quarry, which sits alongside the Minnesota River west of Interstate 35W, is part of the McGowan family land holdings that include the former Freeway Landfill and the current Freeway Transfer Station, a collec-

tion facility for household and construction wastes. The applicant, Quarry Property LLC, plans to separate concrete from the transfer station and store it in the bottom of the quarry. A mobile crusher from Minneapolis Concrete Recyclers will periodically come in and break down the material. It will be sold for use in construction projects. Because the site is in the river floodway, the city is requiring that the pile not exceed 6,000 tons and that the concrete be removed before a predicted flood. The city is also limiting the noisy crushing from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, with only three 10-day periods allowed during openwindow season from June 1 to Nov. 1. Storage and crushing are allowed as an interim use until 2019. The noise issue evoked

memories of the massive citizen uprising that helped crush a 1999 amphitheater proposal from the Minnesota Wild hockey team and concert promoter Rose Presents. Protesters on both the Burnsville and Bloomington sides of the river tore into the project over noise and nuisance worries that Burnsville insisted had been sufficiently answered. Burnsville’s City Council approved the project 4-1, with the late Council Member Charlie Crichton in dissent. The city of Bloomington and a citizen group called the Bloomington Amphitheater Coalition sued Burnsville, saying it unlawfully certified an environmental assessment worksheet for See Concrete, 8A

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Cedar Grove/from 1A redevelopment area. “I’m encouraged by the project,” said Mayor Mike Maguire. “... It has the opportunity to really put Eagan on the map in a different way than it is now.” The development firm already has major outlet centers underway in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and near San Francisco, which it expects to complete in August and November, respectively.

It also operates a retail and entertainment complex in the Orlando market. Cedar Grove — located near Highway 13 and Silver Bell Road — would not be the firm’s first development in the Midwest. It previously constructed an outlet mall in Pleasant Prairie, Wisc. “The outlet business has been hot,” said Kelvin Antill, development partner for Paragon. “The key to our success has been tenant

relationships.” Plans for the Cedar Grove center calls for an outdoor complex that includes a mix of large and small retail stores. Paragon envisions one to two 25,000 square-foot anchors surrounded by three to four mini anchors of 10,000 to 15,000 square feet. “We try to change the scale of buildings to create focal points,” said Salem LaHood, design partner at Paragon.

Pedestrian walkways will connect the shops to one another as well as to a central plaza. Segments of the walkway will be covered by a roof to break up the space. “We will try to create a public space that connects residents with the retail center,” LaHood said. Bike racks, benches and mass transit will also be incorporated into the project. The plan retains five acres for possible develop-

ment for other uses, such as restaurants and coffee shops. Paragon intends to integrate the regional architectural style into the project, LaHood said. Though the developers describe the center as a walkable development, the project includes several large parking lots and a multi-level parking structure. EDA members expressed some concerns over that aspect, but were

pleased to hear the center itself will be walkable. Representatives of the firm were quick to note that they intend to provide space for retail shops to shield the parking ramp from the nearby neighborhood. “I think this will bring a new opportunity in the metro and bring jobs and businesses,” EDA Member Cyndee Fields said. A project this size and scope typically has $100 million in investments and creates 400 construction jobs, LaHood said. Upon completion, such a project is expected to bring 1,500 to 2,000 retail jobs. EDA member Meg Tilley expressed concern over a lack of green space in the plans, but Antill assured her and other EDA members Paragon will incorporate planters and other green elements. Though he favors the concept, Maguire emphasized that any project in the area must create a “sense of place.” Paragon’s plans are still in their infancy. The firm anticipates the development process will take between 12 and 18 months. Construction would likely take another 15 months before the center could be occupied. The next step is for a real estate agreement to be prepared for Paragon to purchase the property from the city. The city of Eagan purchased about 80 percent of the properties in the redevelopment area between 2002 and 2007 Though there are still several steps before the plan can come into fruition, the approval of the preliminary concept plan enables the development team to refine its project before submitting a final plan. The council and planning commission also intend to host several public hearings for residents to discuss the proposal prior to a final vote. The footprint will still leave 16 acres that could be developed for residential, office, hospitality or other uses. EDA members expressed some concern about whether an outlet center would compete with a recently proposed 515,000-square-foot retail development at the Lockheed Martin site. In prior conversations with city staff, Mary Bujold of Maxfield Research stated that the outlet market is substantially different from the traditional retail proposed by CSM. A recent study by the independent research firm found that Eagan will have a strong demand for new retail over the next 10 years. Additionally, traffic analysis determined this type of retail center would not require substantial improvements, said Jon Hohenstein, economic development director for Eagan. Maguire said he would like city staff to review that study prior to any final decisions. Paragon representatives said they do not feel the center would be in competition with the Mall of America either. Rather, they said, a new outlet center would complement the megamall. Though Paragon’s project is different from earlier concepts for Cedar Grove, EDA members agreed that Paragon’s plans would create a walkable compact development with unified design elements. The council has said it is committed to the principles of higher density, walkability, transportation, and mixed-use development for the area. As indicated in previous plans, the city plans to create a three-acre park across from Cedar Grove Parkway near Nicols Ridge. The park’s trail is set to be built this year from Rahn Road to the transit station on Nicols Road. Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Kara Laudon making her voice heard Singer-songwriter back from South by Southwest tour by John Gessner Sun Thisweek

Singer-songwriter Kara Laudon of Burnsville started learning guitar and writing songs at 13. Singing solo to an audience was another matter. At a friend’s suggestion, Laudon, now 21, successfully auditioned to sing the featured song during the homecoming assembly in her senior year at Burnsville High School. Nailing “Collide” by Howie Day in a packed gym began a confidence-boosting process that set in motion a fledgling career. “I think people were a little bit surprised,” said Laudon, who is studying vocal performance at McNally Smith College of Music in St. Paul and plans to finish her bachelor’s degree next year. “But hearing positive feedback from friends and stuff kind of made me more comfortable with the idea of singing in front of people. “From there I started to play at little coffee shops and stuff, kind of diving into it slowly. Now I think I’ve gotten to the point where I’m comfortable with it, and that’s what I hope to do forever.” Laudon is just back from her first tour — a state-by-state caravan with two other McNally

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Kara Laudon, 21, of Burnsville, is a budding singer-songwriter who recently returned from a tour of high schools that culminated in a visit to the South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas. Smith performers that led to the famed South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas. Performing individually, the trio was part of an all-star Minnesota lineup at the Rock the Cause Day Party at Austin’s Liberty Bar on Saturday, March 17.

Party sponsors included 89.3 The Current. McNally Smith music-business students planned and promoted the event. The road-trippers — Laudon, alternative violinist David Gerald Sutton and hip-hop artist Danami — played early on a bill that

included Minnesota stalwarts such as the Honeydogs, Pink Mink and Night Moves. “Seeing our names on the set list with all those bands, it was just crazy,” Laudon said. “I was like, ‘Are you sure my name’s supposed to be on there?’ It was kind of surreal, but really cool.” Equally memorable for Laudon were performances the trio gave at mostly arts-themed high schools on the way to and from Austin. Selected for the trip through auditions and Smith McNally faculty recommendations, the performers visited schools in Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee and Chicago, Laudon said. The musicians also chatted with students about making a life in music. Laudon, who plays guitar and piano and played percussion in the BHS Concert Band as an underclassman, revealed her initial reticence to sing in public. She joined the school’s all-girls Bel Canto choir only as a senior. “I was telling the students that this is something I’m still getting used to doing,” Laudon said. “It takes practice, and it gets a little easier each time. I still have a little bit of stage fright in me.” But her voice is sweet and pure, and her music is influenced by singer-songwriters such as Ingrid Michaelson, Sara Bareilles and Meiko. “I’m sure (confidence) is something that she personally struggles with,” said Rachel

Holder, Laudon’s personal vocal instructor for her first year and a half at McNally Smith. “However, it’s not always something that her teachers see as an issue because her attitude is always so positive. I don’t really see it as an issue for her because she’s willing to do absolutely anything. She’s been performing since she started school (at McNally Smith). She’s one of the students who immediately started to do her own thing and started getting gigs right away.” Through school, Laudon has expanded her singing palate — tackling everything from nativelanguage Brazilian music to funk and musical theater — which has broadened her own songwriting, Holder said. “Her voice is very smooth,” the instructor said. “It’s very warm and engaging. She can have a conversational kind of style that’s very relatable, very lyrical.” Overcoming obstacles is a recurring theme in her music, said Laudon, whose first digital EP, “Worth Fighting For,” was released in 2011. “I try to write some upbeat tunes that can make people feel good,” she said. “It’s just kind of whatever is inspiring me at the moment.” John Gessner can be reached at john. gessner@ecm-inc.com or facebook. com/sunthisweek.

Firefighters decorated for response to plant fire, explosion Sun Thisweek

Burnsville firefighter/ paramedic Shawn Hill found lethal concentrations of carbon monoxide while testing the air above the coal bunkers at Xcel Energy’s Black Dog Power Plant. He immediately ordered the evacuation of nearby plant employees. It was Sept. 21, 2010, a day Burnsville firefighters will never forget. They were called to respond to a fire in one of the plant’s large coal bunkers, which are 70 feet tall and 50 feet wide. After ordering the evacuation, Hill saw a massive fireball erupt a level above him, right where his four other crew members had been standing. He called “mayday” into his radio — a rarely used warning of a life-threatening emergency — and went to check on his colleagues and help them out of the building. “On Sept. 21, 2010, Firefighter/Paramedic Hill saved many lives and prevented further injury through his actions that day,” Fire Chief B.J. Jungmann said April 3 while awarding Hill the Medal of Honor, the Burnsville Fire Department’s highest award. In a ceremony before the City Council, about two

dozen Fire Department members were honored for their actions that day. “The explosion blew the fire crew several feet from the location (where) they were initially standing, which could have been lethal since they were operating on catwalks at least 60 feet above the plant floor,” Jungmann said, reading a narrative of events. “The explosion tore apart the west wall of the plant and

caused extensive damage to the interior of the plant.” The four crew members on the sixth floor, where the fire was suspected, were among the first to enter the building. The deafening explosion blew them off their feet. One landed 8 to 10 feet below, suffering a knee injury that would require surgery and months away from work. Unsure if another blast was coming and not know-

ing whether everyone in the building had survived, they relayed critical information triggering a total plant shutdown and evacuation and ordering more firefighters to the scene. The Medal of Valor went to those men: Capt./paramedic Bill Schaetzel, fire motor operator/paramedic Steve Boardman, and firefighter/paramedics Tom Hale and Matt Ostendorf. Commendation Bars of

Meritorious Action were awarded to Capt./paramedic Paul Young; fire motor operator/paramedics Jeff Gutzwiller, Scott Hanlon, Kully Hauser and Terry Ritchie; firefighter/ paramedics Mike Andrews, Brian Carlson, Kyle Engen, Tim Finley, Jamie Gerard, Dan Hale, Andy Hamlin, Mike Klarich, Chris Knettel, Jayson Knutson, Andy Leach and Ryan Paradowski; and firefighter/inspector

Jan Trom. “In the hours after the explosion, these firefighters operated inside the plant and also directed activities to extinguish the remaining smoldering fires, knowing it was their job to be there, but also unsure if subsequent explosions would occur,” Jungmann said. John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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We’ve settled into our new home in downtown Apple Valley by Larry Werner Thisweek Newspapers

Shortly after 4 p.m. on March 29, I was greeting guests at a chamber of commerce party we threw in the atrium of the building we had moved the newspaper into a couple weeks earlier. Bruce Nordquist, director of community development and planning for the city of Apple Valley, congratulated me on our decision to move from Burnsville to the Shops on Galaxie building. “You’re a visionary,” Nordquist said with his characteristic overstatement and enthusiasm. “You’ll love it here. There are 57 restaurants within a half mile of this building. I counted them.” By the time the party began last Thursday, I was feeling more like a punching bag than a visionary. Over the last two months, we have merged Thisweek Newspapers with the Sun Current papers to create Sun Thisweek while moving our entire operation from our longtime home in Burnsville to the Central Village area of Apple Valley. At the same time, we’ve had to make some major changes in our distribution system and our technology to accommodate the acquisition of the Sun papers by ECM Publishers, our parent company. But Nordquist’s comment about the choice of this Apple Valley location for our headquarters got me to thinking about an interview I did several years ago with

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Bruce’s boss, Mayor Mary Hamann-Roland. At the time, I was writing for the Star Tribune and doing a story about her plans for a new walkable downtown where people can work, live and play without having to get into their cars. In her conference room, the mayor showed me a map with lines drawn where office buildings, restaurants, a park and multi-family housing would be built on what had been a pumpkin patch. HamannRoland was jumping on a trend known as “new urbanism” that was being embraced by other suburban communities, including Burnsville, where her friend, Mayor Elizabeth Kautz, had built her “new downtown,” known as Heart of the City. For years, Apple Valley officials had referred to the commercial cluster adjacent to Cedar Avenue and County Road 42 as “downtown.” As anyone who has driven through that intersection knows, there’s nothing “walkable” or “pedestrian-friendly” about that busy place. So Apple Valley

officials had embarked on turning a pumpkin patch along Galaxie Avenue, a couple blocks south of 42, into a place that feels more like a downtown. Readers of this newspaper might recall we’ve done several stories on the fact that the Central Village has been slow to develop. The building in which I am writing this column has seen several tenants fail after opening their businesses with great hope. And as I look out my office window, I can see empty plots of land where apartments and townhouses were to have been built by now. The Great Recession got in the way of the big plans Hamann-Roland and Nordquist had for this place. But now that the economy is improving, the prospects for Central Village are improving. Our building, which had dropped to about 40 percent occupancy, is more than 80 percent occupied. An apartment building planned to our west will connect by trail to the new Bus Rapid Transit line on Cedar. There’s talk of another development to our north that will wrap around the lovely Kelley Park where concerts are held in a bandstand on summer Fridays. And my staff enjoys walking along the sidewalks of Central Village to some of those restaurants or grabbing a bite at the Valley Diner, which, along with the Kami Japanese steak house, is in the Shops of Galaxie building.

Readers of this space know I’m a downtown guy. There’s something magical about the vitality of working in a place that offers the variety that downtowns do – retail, restaurants, workplaces and gathering spots such as Kelley Park. As our lease was headed for expiration in Burnsville, I began to look at space in downtowns, including Burnsville’s Heart of the City and downtown Lakeville, one of my favorite places to hang out. We got the best deal in Apple Valley, and we’re happy to be here. Last Thursday, about 150 businesspeople enjoyed food from Kami and Valley Diner and music from a talented performer known as Rockin’ Woody. Many of the folks who came to our party said they had never been to the old pumpkin patch that is becoming a downtown. If you’re in the neighborhood, stop by. I can recommend the food at Kami, Valley Diner and a few of the other restaurants I’ve tried in our new neighborhood. It will take me a while to try all 57 of them. It’s a difficult job, as they say, but someone has to do it. Larry Werner is editor and general manager of Thisweek Newspapers and the Dakota County Tribune. He can be reached at larry. werner@ecm-inc.com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters A pickle in a candy wrapper

by our founders, to restrict the powers of centralized governments? Have we also forgotten that during the To the editor: 20th century more citizens It’s the patriots who prowere killed by their own tect the Constitution, right? governments than by any Well, the super-patriots other source? in Minnesota think that Of course, those who betheir Constitution is so brolieve that giant inefficient ken that they need to give it bureaucracies will accoma mega-dose of fixing up. modate the needs of each How about a “Right to family may want to move to Work” Amendment to fix countries that exercise even the jobs situation? Don’t we more power so that they all like the right to work? may be enslaved like all but But when you unwrap that the top 1 percent. candy bar, you will find a Meanwhile, those who sour pickle that amounts to believe in personal freedom union busting. would be prudent to sup How about a “Voter Phoport my state Rep. Wardto-ID” Amendment to weed low, U.S. Rep. John Kline, it, and the bullying continout all those people who ues. and Sen. Ted Daley. vote twice? Unwrap that Bullying should not be one and you find a thinly- Raymond A. Larson a part of school or any stuRICHARD IFFERT veiled attempt to disenfran- Eagan dent’s life. The damage it Eagan chise many of the 200,000 causes is completely avoidMinnesota voters who don’t Against able if the bullying is rehave a Minnesota driver’s liStop bullying ported and dealt with prop‘soft tyranny’ cense or equivalent. To the editor: erly. With better education A photo ID law would To the editor: have caught the single I recently had the privi- Bullying – a problem in about bullying there can known instance of voter lege of attending a town high schools, junior highs, be a change in the schools. impersonation in Minneso- meeting in which state Rep. and elementary schools – If this problem continues, ta history. Sure, there would Doug Wardlow, R-Eagan, is not only an issue in the students will continue to be be the collateral damage of spoke with great passion schools, but also outside of hurt. If teachers, parents, and disenfranchising the thou- in defense of our Constitu- the classroom. According to the Ameri- students are better educated sands who could not pro- tion. duce a photo ID. But that He truly understands can Society for the Preven- about the effects of bullywould be good since most how the Constitution pro- tion of Cruelty to Children, ing, maybe a change could of them would vote for tects and guarantees our an estimated 160,000 stu- come from it. School should dents refuse to go to school Democrats if we let them. individual liberties. He also each day for fear of physical be about education, not social media and gossip. One thing that these two realizes how quickly this and verbal abuse from their candy bars have in common guaranty deteriorates in the is that they are both manu- form of a soft tyranny, as peers. This bullying can CLAIRE D’AGOSTINO factured by the American Alexis de Tocqueville wrote cause depression, anxiety, Burnsville Legislative Exchange Coun- in his 19th century treatise irritability, shame or aggrescil. ALEC consists of a “Democracy in America” sion in students. Kline has facts bunch of corporations that and of which Wardlow Bullying has taken on a whole new appearance on gas-price write corporation-friendly spoke so eloquently. legislation for which they This soft tyranny, in the through cyber bullying. blame wrong recruit stooges in public of- form of regulations, rules, Through social networks fice to introduce their inter- and taxes, eventually gov- such as Facebook and Twit- To the editor: ests as legislation. Another erns our every decision and ter, students are constantly My first thought when of ALEC’s creations is the act, stifles the human spirit, being bullied. Gossip and reading U.S. Rep. John column (Sun “Stand Your Ground” law. destroys free will, and robs rumors can spread from the Kline’s halls to the student’s social Thisweek, March 30) is to My daddy always taught us of our moral being. me that was a good thing. How can we so easily ig- network pages in seconds. inquire as to whether Cindy You will recognize it as the nore the safeguards of our Because cyber bullying hap- looked into mass transit or shoot-if-you-feel-scared liberty, tediously designed pens outside of school, stu- carpooling. I am a bit surdents are reluctant to report prised a single mother could law that they have in Florquit her job no matter what the cost of gas is. As to lowering gas prices, we need to establish the facts. Sun Thisweek welcomes letters to the editor. Submitted letters must be no more than 350 On March 7, USA Today words. All letters must have the author’s phone number and address for verification purposes. reported the U.S. is producAnonymous letters will not be accepted. Letters reflect the opinion of the author only. Sun Thisweek reserves the right to edit all letters. Submission of a letter does not guarantee ing more oil than ever. We publication. are using less oil. Vehicles are more fuel-efficient. In his recent article in the Wall Street Journal “Move Over, OPEC-Here We Come’ Ed Morse said, “The United States has become the John Gessner | BURNSVILLE NEWS | 952-846-2031 | john.gessner@ecm-inc.com fastest-growing oil and gas Jessica Harper | Eagan NEWS | 952-846-2028 | jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com producer in the world, and Andy Rogers | SPORTS | 952-846-2027 | andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com it is likely to remain so for Mike Shaughnessy | SPORTS | 952-846-2030 | mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com the rest of this decade and Mike Jetchick | AD SALES | 952-846-2019 | mike.jetchick@ecm-inc.com into the 2020s.” Fuel is now Managing Editors | Tad Johnson | John Gessner the top U.S. export. In 2011 Associated Press reported America was on pace to Publisher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julian Andersen Photo Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick Orndorf ship out more gasoline, diePresident. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marge Winkelman Sports Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andy Rogers sel, and jet fuel than anyGeneral Manager/Editor. . . . . . . . . Larry Werner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Shaughnessy thing else. Burnsville/District 191 editor . . . John Gessner Sales Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Jetchick In 1981 when prices skyEAGAN/District 196 Editor. . . . . . . Jessica Harper Office Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ellen Reierson rocketed at the pumps oil Thisweekend Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Miller was slightly more than $200 a barrel. I just checked, as 15322 Galaxie Ave., Suite 219, Apple Valley, MN 55124 of today oil is $103 a barrel 952-894-1111 fax: 952-846-2010 yet gas prices are at all time www.SunThisweek.com | Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday highs. ida and many other states. Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed it for Minnesota in March 2012, but these zombies have a way of reappearing as amendments on the November ballot. Yet, really, is there anything wrong with corporations trying to disenfranchise voters with the photo ID thing? After all, corporations are the real people in our national constitution, aren’t they? By the way, ALEC’s patsies have at least five other pickles in the mix (Senate files 149, 373, 429, 530, 1236). If you have any questions, just ask your Republican senator or Representative.

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How can Kline complain about Obama’s energy policies if we are exporting more, using less, and the price of gas at the pump cannot be traced to extreme prices for a barrel of oil? Our last two presidents recognized that there are no quick fixes to reduce high oil or gasoline prices. In 2008 President George W. Bush said that “if there was a magic wand to wave, I’d be waving it” to lower prices. I think Kline should consider joining our senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken who are sponsoring legislation aimed at reigning in oil speculators. As to Solyndra, it was partly backed by the Walton family (think Wal-Mart) and received loans from the Bush and Obama administrations. So its funding was bipartisan. The economy tanked, which cut demand, and Solyndra found itself unable to compete with subsidized Chinese companies. Now its bankruptcy is being used as a platform to attack Obama’s energy policy. Nika Davies Apple Valley

Schools are crumbling

their classrooms. We also have heating and air conditioning problems in the landscape horticulture part of the building, where students have to sit in 50 degree lectures. Bathrooms on the north side of the building are also very old and are very inefficient compared to the bathrooms on the south side of our campus building that have sensors and modern efficient designs. For the past decade, we have backlogged $775 million of HEAPR requests that haven’t been funded by the state of Minnesota. In fact, the state has never fully funded HEAPR. So to at least keep up, we need to fully fund MnSCU’s $110 million request and “Fix it First.” MICHAEL DOYLE Minneapolis

Daley’s support of racino appreciated To the editor: I’d like to thank state Sen. Ted Daley. As a Rosemount resident and horse owner, I applaud Daley for his efforts to get racino legislation passed in 2012. Minnesota needs jobs and to pay back the school funding shift. Jobs and education should be the priorities at the Capitol and racino would assist with those areas. Daley knows that Racinos will generate millions in revenue and thousands of jobs in the construction, hospitality and agricultural industries, as well as give a much-needed boost to the state’s floundering equine industry. I encourage Daley to keep up the good work as an advocate for Racino. With his support, we are inching closer to finally reaping the benefits that this important bill will offer Minnesotans and communities in every corner of the state.

To the editor: Many Minnesota twoyear colleges and universities are dealing with crumbling school infrastructures. They need money to maintain and fix plumbing, roofs, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical systems of the schools’ buildings. Fixing these assets should be an even greater priority than building new buildings and that is why fully funding the Minnesota State College and University system’s $110 million Higher Education Assets Preservation and Replacement request should be the first funding priority for the Legislature. At my school, Dakota County Technical College, Dana and Mary Lou our welding department Werner and all of the auto pro- Rosemount grams have such poor ventilation that all the fumes seep into the cafeteria from

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Ecolab announced in January it was restructuring in response to an $8.3 billion acquisition of Naperville, Ill.-based Nalco Holding Co. The company said at the time it would cut about 500 jobs from its 39,000-employee global workforce.

Ecolab cuts 50 IT jobs in Eagan by Jessica Harper Sun Thisweek

Ecolab Inc. laid off 70 information technology employees last week in St. Paul and Eagan. Of the workers receiving pink slips, 50 are at the Eagan campus, which has 925 employees. The cuts were made as the St. Paul company looks to reconfigure its IT operations due to its recent merger. The company has consolidated a number of software and hardware configurations in an effort to boost efficiency. “Ecolab is looking to refocus its projects, procedures and roles to better support our growth,” said Roman Blahoski, spokesman for Ecolab. Ecolab announced in January it was restructuring in response to an $8.3 billion acquisition of Naperville, Ill.-based Nalco Hold-

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Ecolab Inc. laid off 70 information technology employees last week in St. Paul and Eagan. Of the workers receiving pink slips, 50 are at the Eagan campus, which has 925 employees. ing Co. The company said at the time it would cut about 500 jobs from its 39,000-employee global workforce. “We are close to achieving our 500 target,” Blahoski said. Ecolab intends to cut 110 jobs worldwide, and leave other positions vacant to meet its goal, Blahoski said. Employees at the Eagan and St. Paul campuses were notified of the layoffs Thursday, March 29. The company has ap-

proximately 2,400 employees in the Twin Cities. The laid-off workers represent 20 percent of Ecolab’s Twin Cities IT workforce and 3 percent of Ecolab’s overall Twin Cities workforce. The company expects

$75 million in savings from the merger this year and ongoing savings of $250 million a year. Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Treatment/from 1A school,” said Chevalier, who has been sober for 16 months. While attending the Burnsville school, Chevalier found a network of supportive sober friends, which she says has been key to her sobriety. “It’s like a family here,” she said. “Unlike my old friends, they genuinely care and support my sobriety.” It’s this network, along with her family, that keeps her on the path to recovery, Chevalier said. “When I feel cravings, I realize I would give up my sober family that I have grown to love so much,” she said. Chevalier’s sentiments are not unique. Recent studies have shown that students who attend sober high schools after treatment are more likely to stay on the path to recovery. If sent to a traditional high school, 80 percent of teens struggling with addiction will relapse in the first 90 days, according to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University. By comparison, the center found that 70 percent of students who attend a recoverybased high school like Alliance, will graduate sober. Since it opened in 2003, Alliance Academy has struggled to stay afloat financially due to delayed state aid, and

relies on volunteers in addition to full-time employees. The sober school plans to host a fundraiser for the public to join at 2 p.m. April 21 at 12156 Nicollet Ave. in Burnsville. For more information, contact Lisa Westholder at (715) 651-4297. Alliance Academy is just one of many organizations looking to combat growing rates of drug use among teens. In recent years, school officials have seen increasing incidents of prescription drug use and persistent rates of heroin use. Heroin use was on the rise about three years ago, but has since leveled off, said Debbie Bolton, school social worker and assistant executive director of Alliance Academy. Counselors at River Ridge Treatment Center have seen similar trends. Krista Pugsley, a counselor at the Burnsville treatment center, said she is seeing many teens experiment with harder drugs at a faster rate. “Most start with pain killers and move up to heroin,” she said. “Once they use opiates they seem less reluctant to use heroin.” Pugsley said she has seen some instances of synthetic drug use among teens entering treatment, but not much. Officials at Alliance Academy noticed the same trend. Though area teens at Alliance are experimenting with synthetic drugs, few consider

it to be their drug of choice, Bolton said. “A lot have been experimenting with it, and it’s hard to test, so many continue to use it,” she said. However, school officials request a special, costly test for students they suspect are using synthetic drugs.

Pot use increases Marijuana has been a popular drug among teens for years, and use in Dakota County is on the rise. “Currently rates of marijuana use have been the highest since the ’90s,” said Shannon Bailey, adolescent health coordinator for Dakota County. The 2010 Minnesota Student Survey, which is used by county officials to track substance abuse by teens, indicated that marijuana is the among the most popular substances among teens, second to alcohol. That study showed few instances of prescription drug and heroin abuse among teens — about 1 to 3 percent of ninth- and 12-graders. Dakota County Public health has taken several steps to prevent substance abuse in teens, Bailey said. In addition to typical PSAs and efforts at high schools, Dakota County Public Health has worked to prevent substance abuse among teens by hosting forums for parents. Its latest forum is set from 6 to 8:30 p.m. May 9

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at Henry Sibley High School in Mendota Heights. Email Ann Lindberg at ann.lindberg@isd197.org for more information or to RSVP. Officials at Alliance have seen similar trends in marijuana use, and credit the uptick, in part, to changing attitudes. Judi Hanson, director of community and family outreach at Alliance, said she has noticed parents who smoked marijuana when they were teens in the 80s, sometimes view the drug as a harmless plant. But Hanson is quick to point out that today’s marijuana is often more dangerous than it was 20 to 30 years ago. Unlike the marijuana of yesteryear, current marijuana is often laced with harsher substances and contains much higher levels of THC. “A lot of kids think its no big deal,” Hanson said.

Gateway drug But studies have shown most addicts begin with marijuana. Carol Flugaun is one of the many parents who saw her teenage son become hooked on marijuana and alcohol. Flugaun said she first suspected her son, Tyler Novacek, was abusing drugs and alcohol after seeing discussions between him and his friends about the subject. A short time later, he was expelled from school. Though she found herself surrounded by red flags, Flugaun said she struggled with denial. “I thought that maybe it was a phase,” she said. But upon finding a half empty bottle of wine in her son’s bedroom, Flugaun decided to send Novacek to

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issues. Though she has a supportive mother, Chevalier said she found it hard to reach out for help. “I didn’t learn to cope in healthy ways,” she said. “I closed off my feelings because I didn’t like to feel vulnerable.” Chevalier said her selfdestruction began with selfmutilation in middle school. Chevalier’s struggle is common among teens and young adults who abuse drugs and alcohol. Individuals who suffer from major depression are 4 percent more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Those with schizophrenia are at greater risk, 10 percent more likely, than people of normal mental health. Even teens who don’t battle clinical mental health issues struggle emotionally upon getting sober, Bolton said. “Many discover they don’t like themselves, but it’s awesome to see them come out on the other side,” she said. Therapy and medication has helped Chevalier manage her depression, yet she said, it will always be a struggle. Today, Chevalier’s future is a bright one. She is on track to graduate this year and plans to attend college. As for teens who continue to struggle with addiction, Chevalier has the following words of advice: “Don’t think there’s no way out or that you’re too far in. There’s always hope.”

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treatment. Once Novacek completed treatment, his mother sent him to Alliance Academy in hope the school would help him stay on track. “I feel that they have my back here,” she said. “I don’t think I would have a son without them.” Today, Novacek, a senior, is on track to graduate from Alliance Academy. Flugaun advises all parents who suspect their child is abusing drugs or alcohol to do the same immediately. According to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, one out of 70 teens are in need of treatment. “It may take multiple tries for them to stay sober, but never give up,” she said. Bailey suggests that parents set clear rules, stay in tune to their children’s behavior and friends to help keep them away from drugs and alcohol. “This means doing the hard work to monitor your children and their friends – and what they are doing online,” Bailey said. Chevalier’s drug addiction too began with marijuana. She began smoking pot in ninth-grade and quickly moved on to hallucinogens and huffing – a habit she often supported by stealing. “I’m an all or nothing person so once I started to give up my morals, I figured why not use,” she said. Marijuana is often the hardest thing for teens to quit due to its mild reputation, Chevalier said. “A lot of kids won’t admit they have a problem with pot,” she said. Chevalier said she turned to drugs to deal with depression and other mental health

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Meyer of Eagle Ridge is finalist for state Teacher of the Year Joe Meyer, a language arts teacher in Burnsville-EaganSavage School District 191, is one of 10 finalists in the 2012 Minnesota Teacher of the Year program sponsored by Education Minnesota. Meyer teachers eighth and ninth grades at Eagle Ridge Junior High in Savage. A selection panel of 22 leaders in education, business, government and non-profits select-

ed the finalists from a group of 34 semifinalists. There were 111 Teacher of the Year candidates for 2012. The panel will meet again May 5 to conduct individual interviews with the finalists and to cast votes for the 2012 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. The winner will be announced at a Sunday, May 6 banquet at The Northland Inn in Brooklyn Park.

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Synthetic drugs first came on the radar of state officials about 15 years ago when raves were popular, but “it has really taken off as a social phenomenon in the last few years,” said Carol Falkowski, drug abuse strategy officer with the Minnesota Department of Human Services. “More and more people are using them.” Falkowski pointed to statistics from the Hennepin Poison Control Center to emphasize that the threat of synthetic drugs is growing. In 2010, the center handled 28 incidents involving synthetic marijuana; in 2011 the number of incidents jumped to 149. Bath salts incidents logged by the center in 2010: five. In 2011: 144. “There are signs at the national level this is not subsiding, and I have no reason to think we’re any different,” Falkowski said. “These synthetic drugs are a whole new ball game. The Internet plays a key role in the retail marketing of these substances, and the whole area of Internet law is an emerging one.” The availability of synthetic drugs on the Internet may obscure the dangers involved in using them. Synthetic marijuana can produce coma, hallucinations, heart irregularities, depression and other severe health problems in abusers, officials say. And unlike bath salts or

District 56B Republicans will try again to endorse Local Republicans will try again April 26 to endorse a candidate for the state House of Representatives seat in the new District 56B. Candidates Terry McCall of Burnsville and Roz Peterson of Lakeville battled to a four-ballot draw on March 17. In razor-close balloting at the inaugural Senate District 56 Republican convention, neither candidate came close to gaining the 60 percent needed for endorsement. Another hung convention on

“research chemicals” such as the synthetic hallucinogen 2C-E, which tend to attract hardcore drug users, synthetic marijuana appeals to young, novice users, Falkowski said. “Because it’s something that’s sold as legal and harmless on many websites, teenagers may be inclined to try it,” she said. Eliason illustrated the “nudge, budge, wink, wink” conspiratorial mentality surrounding the sale of synthetic marijuana when he testified before a state House committee in January of last year. Eliason told legislators he’d recently visited a website selling K2-coated gumballs that labeled the product “not for human consumption.” “I’m still trying to figure out who’d chew a gumball that’s not fit for human consumption,” Eliason said with a note of irony. At the same House committee hearing, Rep. Tara Mack, R-Apple Valley, spoke on behalf of a family in her district whose 16-year-old son abused synthetic marijuana for about nine months. The parents became aware when noticing “very dangerous and scary behaviors in their son,” Mack said. “It’s disturbing to hear what individuals and families go through when they’re involved with this drug,” she said.

April 26 would leave both mulling whether to move on to a primary contest in August. The Republican nominee will in November face former state Rep. Will Morgan, a Burnsville DFLer who served two terms and was unseated by Rep. Pam Myhra in 2010. The endorsing convention will be held at the Diamondhead Education Center/Burnsville High School Senior Campus, located south of Burnsville Parkway and west of Nicollet Avenue. Registration is at 6:30 p.m.

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District 56B, under new political boundaries that will take effect next year, includes south Burnsville and extends north into east central Burnsville. The Lakeville portion of the district includes only the Orchard Lake area. McCall is a longtime Republican activist and chair of the 2nd Congressional District Republicans. Peterson is a Lakeville Area School Board member and chair of the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce. — John Gessner

up to five years in prison and a fine. As state officials work to curtail the synthetic drug problem with new laws, Falkowski said the burden of prevention is on parents, schools and communities. Falkowski’s advice to parents seeking to dissuade their kids from synthetic marijuana and other drugs: “Talk early, talk often.”

In the past two weeks, both the Minnesota House and Senate approved bills that strengthen penalties for selling synthetic marijuana. If put into law, the legislation would increase the penalties for selling the drug from a gross misdemeanor to a felony, punishable by

“Dangers lurk online – I think they need to point that out early and point it out often,” she said. “Just because it’s found online doesn’t mean it’s safe or legal or good for you.” Andrew Miller can be reached at andrew.miller@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Legislation was passed in Minnesota last year that outlaws sale and possession of synthetic marijuana, along with recreational drugs sold as bath salts and “research chemicals.” Not long after the legislation was passed, synthetic marijuana – often marketed under names such as K2, Spice and Yucatan Fire – began disappearing from retail venues in Dakota County. Prior to the drug being outlawed, “we had stores selling it in Savage, Burnsville and Apple Valley,” said Apple Valley Police Officer Mike Eliason, a past president of the Minnesota Juvenile Officers’ Association who testified at the state Capitol last year in support of legislation outlawing synthetic marijuana. “Right now I don’t know of any places that are selling it in the south metro,” he said. “If kids are buying it, they’re buying it on the Internet.” During an interview with Sun Thisweek on Monday, Eliason did an Internet search to underscore the ease with which synthetic marijuana can be purchased. In a matter of seconds, he’d turned up a website with K2 on offer. “$23.95 a gram, $39.95 for three grams,” he said, reading from the website. “You get a discount the more you buy. And you can use Visa or MasterCard.”

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the project without requir ing a more extensive en vironmental impact state ment. A Dakota County dis trict judge upheld Burns ville’s action in 2002, but the Minnesota Court of Appeals overturned the rul ing in August 2003. The ap peals court said an EIS was mandatory under state law because the facility could hold 20,000 or more peo ple. Burnsville had insisted the facility was designed to hold no more than 19,500, which it had made a stipula tion of approval in Septem ber 2000. The city didn’t appeal the ruling, and the Wild and Rose Presents dropped the project. Years later, Bloomington also has a thing or two to say about the concrete op eration. It asked Burnsville to force Quarry Properties to prepare an EAW, even though state law doesn’t re quire one for the project. “As you know, the pro posed concrete crusher would be located directly across the Minnesota River from several single fam ily homes in Bloomington,” Mayor Gene Winstead wrote in a letter to Burns ville. “The proposed crusher may negatively impact those homes, especially through noise and dust.”

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One Bloomington resi dent – prominent amphithe ater foe Jim Wolf of 2261 Overlook Circle – spoke against the project during a March 26 public hearing before the Planning Com mission. No Burnsville resi dents spoke. The Burnsville council attached a number of con ditions to its approval, in cluding a stipulation that noise from the operation not exceed 65 decibels, a state standard, at any resi dential property line within or outside Burnsville. Council Member Dan Kealey reacted tartly to Bloomington’s entreaties. “If we get a complaint from a resident from Bloomington, what obliga tion do we have at all to re spond?” he asked. “Being a good neighbor. That’s all,” Mayor Elizabeth Kautz replied. “Well, we were too good during the amphi theater project,” Kealey said. “They’ve played all their credits, in my opinion. They’ve used up all their credit bank, so they don’t have any credibility here.” Burnsville is obligated to investigate any potential violations of the condi tions, regardless of where the complaint comes from, Community Development Director Jenni Faulkner said. Mike McGowan of Quarry Properties said he’s concerned about getting “numerous phone calls for no reason” because of the past controversy. Council Member Mary Sherry, who reviewed the amphitheater as a thenPlanning Commission member, said she’s familiar with the site. “It is a pit,” Sherry said.

“It really is deep down there. ... I think the noise is not likely to be a problem.” The nearest home is more than 3,000 feet from the location of the crusher, which will be of a size that generates 45 decibels when measured from 3,072 feet, according to a city staff re port. Noise right next to the crusher will be 99 decibels – comparable “to the op eration of an industrial size wood planer,” the report said. Homeowners across the river knew about Burns ville’s long history of river front industrial uses when they moved in, Sherry said. “I think the burden of proof should be on the complainer,” she said. One of the proposed ap proval conditions required Quarry Properties to post a $10,000 security to ensure proper removal of the con crete. The council expanded the condition to include noise abatement. The crusher that Minne apolis Concrete Recyclers will use carries a permit from the Minnesota Pollu tion Control Agency and, according to the agency, has “little to no dust emission,” the staff report said. The McGowan quarry was first proposed as an amphitheater in 1989 by the family itself. Despite Burns ville’s efforts to tie a guaran tee that the project would be built to concurrent approval of the Freeway Transfer Station, the project wasn’t delivered. Instead, the fam ily paid the city under terms of a letter of credit it had posted. John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Florian G. Kraft Age 85, of New Prague passed away peacefully on March 23, 2012. Preceded in death by his previous wives, Ann and Fran; Daughter, Bev; and grandchildren: Matthew and Corey. Survived by his wife, Dorothy Efta; children: Ken (Marianne), Duane (Brenda), Robert (Cyndi), Judy (Don) Fedder, Tom (Mary), Mary Jo (Ron) Hiner,Terry (Rose), Lori (Jeff) Doerr, and Lisa (Frank) Marek; 12 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; also by 10 wonderful step children, step grandchildren, and their families. Mass of Christian burial, was held 11am Monday, March 26th 2012 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Jordan. He was loved and will be missed by all.

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Tech time may be needed for diploma Bill would require students to have digital learning by T.W. Budig

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Rep. Pam Myhra, R-Burnsville, chats with a House colleague minutes after seeing her bill on digital technology education pass the House on March 30.

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When Rep. Pam Myhra watches pre-kindergartners methodically working with their parents’ iPads or smart phones, she sees possibilities. “The potential is really quite amazing,” Myhra said of the digital world’s impact on education. Myhra, R-Burnsville, who serves on the House Education Finance Committee, saw her legislation requiring high school students to take at least one course with a digital technology component pass the Republican House on March 30 on a 96-32 vote. “Digital learning is so exciting,” said Myhra, speaking off the House floor. It’s a means of tailoring learning to students, allowing them to move at their own speed, she explained. Myhra describes her bill, a graduation requirement for high school seniors beginning in 2017, as flexible. School districts are allowed to shape the requirement to fit their school districts, she explained. This could mean “blended” coursework involving digital and more traditional

forms of education. “It doesn’t have to be a virtual course,” said Myhra, referring to online learning. Myhra’s bill evoked lengthy debate on the House floor. Some lawmakers argued the bill failed to recognize that school districts vary in terms of technology. “You’re basically setting up another achievement gap,” said Rep. Michael Nelson, DFL-Brooklyn Park. But other lawmakers, such as Rep. Gene Pelowski Jr., DFL-Winona, holding aloft a smart phone on the House floor, argued the digital revolution could not possibly be ignored. Rep. Bob Dettmer, RForest Lake, who serves on the House higher educa-

tion committee, said digital technology has already profoundly affected higher education. “We need to follow this in K-12,” he said. Myhra, too, indicated that in the race between digital technology and education it was education straining to keep up. Myhra has been working on a handful of bills this session. “This is one of the key ones,” she said. The legislation is destined for conference committee with the Senate. T.W. Budig can be reached at tim.budig@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Eagan man pleads guilty to child porn possession by Jessica Harper Sun Thisweek

An Eagan man admitted in court last week to downloading hundreds of images of child pornography. Eric Andrew Hanson, 23, pleaded guilty March 26 to four counts of child pornography possession. Hanson was arrested in 2010 following a sting operation by the Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force that uncovered 645 images and 92 videos of child pornography on Hanson’s computers and external hard drives. The task force’s 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 Hanson and conducted a warranted search of his home where they seized his desktop computer and an external hard-drive. During a police interview at Hanson’s place of work, Hanson admitted to downloading at least 50 videos and images of child pornography. A forensic examination of Hanson’s laptop, desktop computer and external hard drives uncovered more than 700 images and videos involving primarily boys ages five to 15.

Some of the images depicted sex acts between children and adults. The images were sent to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which identified 134 images and 17 videos as containing known victims of child sexual abuse. Hanson was charged Sept. 15 with four counts of possession of pornographic works involving minors. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for May 29. Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has been made in the terms and conditions of the Declaration of Lakeville's Lake Place Homeowners Association, (hereinafter the "Declaration") recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Dakota County, Minnesota as Document No. 1914328, which covers the following property: Legal Description: Unit No. 76, CIC No. 330, Lake Place, a condominium, located in Dakota County, Minnesota Property Address: 17074 Eagleview Way, Farmington, Minnesota 55024 PIN: 22-44076-15-076 THAT pursuant to said Declaration, there is claimed to be due and owing as of February 20, 2012, from Troy Dowdell, title holder, to Lakeville's Lake Place Homeowners Association, a Minnesota non-profit corporation, the amount of $9,688.80, for assessments, late fees and collection costs, plus additional assessments and other amounts that may have accrued since the date of this notice, including the costs of collection and foreclosure; THAT prior to the commencement of this foreclosure proceeding, Lienor complied with all notice requirements as required by status; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said lien, or any part thereof; THAT the owner has not been released from his financial obligation to pay said amount; THAT pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 515B.3-116, said debt creates a lien upon said premises in favor of Lakeville's Lake Place Homeowners Association, as evidenced by a lien statement recorded on April 14, 2010, in the office of the Dakota County Recorder as Document No. 2724786; THAT pursuant to the power of sale granted by the owners in taking title to the premises subject to said Declaration, said lien will be foreclosed by the sale of said property by the sheriff of said County at the Dakota County Sheriff's Office, 1580 Highway 55, in the City of Hastings, County of Dakota, Minnesota on April 18, 2012, at 10 a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, to pay the amount then due for said assessments, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorney's fees as allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by the unit owners, their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of said sale. DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the owner must vacate the property if the account is not brought current or the property redeemed under Minn. Stat. § 580.23 is October 18, 2012. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. REDEMPTION NOTICE THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE OWNER, THE OWNER'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: February 20, 2012 LAKEVILLE'S LAKE PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Lienor By /s/ Thomas P. Carlson Thomas P. Carlson (024871X) Carlson & Associates, Ltd. 1052 Centerville Circle Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 (651) 287-8640 ATTORNEY FOR LAKEVILLE'S LAKE PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION 2949839 3/30-4/6/12

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Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools Educating our students to reach their full potential CALL FOR BIDS Wireless LAN Infrastructure Notice is hereby given that BIDS will be received for the purpose of securing a contract for a wireless LAN infrastructure by Independent School District 196 at the District Office, 3455 153rd Street West, Rosemount, MN 55068, until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. Complete instructions on how to obtain Bidding Documents from Elert & Associa t e s c a n b e f o u n d a t : http://www.district196.org/District/LegalNotices/ index.cfm. If you should have any questions regarding this bid you may contact Sandi Parr at (651) 705-1221. Joel Albright, Board Clerk Independent School District 196 2962241 4/6-4/13/12

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF EAGAN APPLICANT: Neil Hetherington, Homeowner REQUEST: A Variance of 8.7 feet to the required 30 foot setback for a deck. LOCATION/LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, Block 1, Oakwood Heights Third Addition TIME OF HEARING: City Council Meeting: April 17, 2012 at 6:30 pm PLACE OF HEARING: City Hall Council Chambers, 3830 Pilot Knob Road ANY QUESTIONS: C a l l t h e P l a n n i n g Department at (651) 675-5685 or contact Sarah Thomas, t h e P l a n n e r a t ( 6 5 1 ) 675-5696 or sthomas@cityofeagan.com with the following information: DEVELOPMENT NAME: 903 Oakwood Heights Circle CASE #: 26-VA-02-02-12 2963787 4/6/12

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PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held on April 17, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible by the Burnsville City Council, 100 Civic Center Parkway, in the Council Chambers to consider official map for future Cliff Road West, located east of Dupont Avenue and south of Cliff Road. All persons desiring to be heard on this item are encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact the City of Burnsville at (952) 895-4490. Macheal Brooks, City Clerk City of Burnsville, MN 2958786 4/6-4/13/12

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ULTRA HIGH ZONE BOOSTER STATION AND WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS CITY PROJECT NO. 1054 CITY CONTRACT NO. 11-05 FOR THE CITY OF EAGAN DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the City of Eagan at the office of the City Clerk until 10:30 a.m. CST, Friday, May 4, 2012, at the Eagan City Hall located at 3830 Pilot Knob Road and will be publicly opened and read at said time and place by representatives of the City of Eagan. Said proposals for the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction, complete in-place, of the following approximate quantities: This project includes, but is not limited to: * Two high service pumps * One fire pump * Electrical systems * Heating, ventilation, and dehumidification systems * Instrumentation and controls * Process piping, valves, fittings, and appurtenances * Site work including paving and underground piping * Pressure reducing valve station The bids must be submitted on the Proposal Forms provided in accordance with the Contract Documents, Plans, and Specifications as prepared by WSB & Associates, Inc., 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55416, which are on file with the City Engineer of Eagan and may be seen at the office of the Consulting Engineers or at the office of the City Engineer. Complete digital Proposal Forms, Plans, and Specifications for use by Contractors submitting a bid are available at www.questcdn.com . You may download the digital plan documents for a nonrefundable fee of $25.00 by inputting Quest project #1981113 on the website's Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. An optional paper set of Proposal Forms, Plans, and Specifications may be obtained from the Consulting Engineers, WSB & Associates, Inc., 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55416, for a nonrefundable fee of $100.00 per set, check payable to WSB & Associates, Inc. Bids will only be accepted from Contractors who purchase digital or paper Bidding Documents as specified above. Each bid proposal shall be accompanied by a bidder's bond naming the City of Eagan as obligee, a certified check payable to the Clerk of the City of Eagan or a cash deposit equal to at least five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, which shall be forfeited as liquidated damages to the City in the event that the bid be accepted and the bidder fails to enter promptly into a written contract and furnish the required bond. The City Council reserves the right to retain the deposits of the three lowest bidders for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days after the date and time set for the opening of the bids. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date and time set for the opening of bids. Payment for the work will be by cash or check. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and technical proposals, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and further reserves the right to award the contract to the best interests of the City. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL s/s Christina M. Scipioni City Clerk Eagan, MN PUBLISHED IN THE: Eagan Sun This Week: April 6, 2012 and April 13, 2012 Finance & Commerce: April 6, 2012 and April 13, 2012 2963188 4/6-4/13/12

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED EASEMENT VACATION CITY OF EAGAN DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE City Council of the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the City Hall, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55122, on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 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 vacation of public drainage and utility easements lying over and across the following described property in the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota: Commencing at the most westerly corner of said Lot 1, Block 1, Oakwood Heights 3rd Addition, thence South 68o 54' 40" East a distance of 80.43 feet, thence North 00o 04' 06" East a distance of 10.00 feet to the point of beginning, thence continuing North 00o 04' 06" a distance of 174.00 feet, thence South 89o 55' 54" East a distance of 79.67 feet, thence North 00o 04' 06" East a distance of 7.62 feet, thence North 68o 55' 54" West a distance of 62.51 feet, thence South 46o 05' 17" West a distance of 53.75, thence South 00o 04' 06" West a distance of 166.81 feet, thence South 89o 55' 54" East a distance of 17.00 feet to the point of beginning and there terminating. Description of drainage and utility easement to be vacated: Under and across Lot 1, Bock 1, Oakwood Heights 3rd Addition, Dakota County, Minnesota. Dated: March 20, 2012 /s/ Christina M. Scipioni Christina M. Scipioni, City Clerk Dakota County, Minnesota 2951395 3/30-4/6/12

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF EAGAN APPLICANT: Gregory P. Stewart, Homeowner REQUEST: A Variance of 25 feet to the required 30 foot setback for a deck. LOCATION/LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, Block 1, Oakwood Heights Third Addition TIME OF HEARING: City Council Meeting: April 17, 2012 at 6:30 pm PLACE OF HEARING: City Hall Council Chambers, 3830 Pilot Knob Road ANY QUESTIONS: C a l l t h e P l a n n i n g Department at (651) 675-5685 or contact Sarah Thomas, the Planner at (651) 675-5696 or sthomas@cityofeagan.com with the following information: DEVELOPMENT NAME: 901 Oakwood Heights Circle CASE #: 26-VA-01-02-12 2963776 4/6/12

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 11/18/2004 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $150,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Kathleen A. Arp and Dudley M. Arp, husband and wife as joint tenants MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Provident Funding Associates, L.P. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 12/23/2004 as Document Number 2279132 in the Office of the County Recorder, Dakota County, Minnesota LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 4, Block 1, Wood Park Plat Twelve, Dakota County, Minnesota S T R E E T A D D R E S S O F P R O P E R T Y: 14306 Portland Avenue S., Burnsville, MN 55337 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Dakota TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 02-84811-01-040 LENDER: Provident Funding Associates, L.P. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Provident Funding Associates, L.P. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Provident Funding Associates, L.P. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN: 1000179-5714110018-0 THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $139,074.98 No action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. There has been compliance with all preforeclosure notice requirements of said mortgage and/or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 04/13/2012 at 10:00 A.M. PLACE OF SALE: Dakota County Sheriff's Office, 1580 Highway 55 Hastings, MN 55033 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fees allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on 10/13/2012 MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: 03/01/2012 Provident Funding Associates, L.P., Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee Dunakey & Klatt, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer and Crystal W. Rink, Attorneys for Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee 531 Commercial Street, P.O. Box 2363, Waterloo, IA 50701. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 2949806 3/30-4/6/12

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CITY OF BURNSVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM Notice is hereby given that the Parks and Natural Resources Commission of the City of Burnsville will meet at their regularly scheduled meeting in Burnsville City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, Minnesota, at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 7, 2012, to hold a public hearing on the City of Burnsville's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP). The City's SWPPP is part of the requirements of a federal storm water permit program that is administered by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The overall goal of the program is to reduce the amount of sediment and pollution that enters surface and ground waters. The public meeting will include a presentation of a draft annual report that addresses each of the best management practices that make up the City's SWPPP. Staff will also summarize goals and activities completed during the past year. Residents will be given an opportunity to provide written or oral comments on the City's SWPPP. A copy of the City of Burnsville's SWPPP will be available for review at Burnsville City Hall - 100 Civic Center Parkway and on the City's website www.burnsville.org. The City will consider all comments and make reasonable adjustments to the SWPPP as part of the final annual report that will be submitted to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency by June 30, 2012. For more information concerning this meeting, please contact Jeremy Strehlo at (952) 895-4457. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL. Macheal Brooks, City Clerk Published in Burnsville Sun ThisWeek on April 6 and April 13, 2012. 2962257 4/6-4/13/12

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NOTICE OF THE CITY OF EAGAN POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status or status with regard to public assistance. Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities will be provided upon advance notice of at least 96 hours. If a notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City of Eagan will attempt to provide such aid. Telephone: (651) 675-5000; TDD: (651) 454-8535. 2953999 3/30-4/6/10

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has been made in the terms and conditions of the Declaration of Lakeville's Lake Place Homeowners Association, (hereinafter the "Declaration") recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Dakota County, Minnesota as Document No. 1914328, which covers the following property: Legal Description: Unit No. 11, CIC No. 3 3 0, L a k e P l a c e , a c o n d o m i n iu m , Dakota County, Minnesota Property Address: 17093 Eagleview Way, Farmington, Minnesota 55024 PID: 22-44078-15-011 THAT pursuant to said Declaration, there is claimed to be due and owing as of February 20, 2012, from Brian Holman, title holder, to Lakeville's Lake Place Homeowners Association, a Minnesota non-profit corporation, the amount of $2,861.50, for assessments, late fees and collection costs, plus additional assessments and other amounts that may have accrued since the date of this notice, including the costs of collection and foreclosure; THAT prior to the commencement of this foreclosure proceeding, Lienor complied with all notice requirements as required by status; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said lien, or any part thereof; THAT the owner has not been released from his financial obligation to pay said amount; THAT pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 515B.3-116, said debt creates a lien upon said premises in favor of Lakeville's Lake Place Homeowners Association, as evidenced by a lien statement recorded on December 12, 2011, in the office of the Dakota County Recorder as Document No. 2835923; THAT pursuant to the power of sale granted by the owners in taking title to the premises subject to said Declaration, said lien will be foreclosed by the sale of said property by the sheriff of said County at the Dakota County Sheriff's Office, 1580 Highway 55, in the City of Hastings, County of Dakota, Minnesota on April 18, 2012, at 10 a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, to pay the amount then due for said assessments, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorney's fees as allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by the unit owners, their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of said sale. DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the owner must vacate the property if the account is not brought current or the property redeemed under Minn. Stat. § 580.23 is October 18, 2012. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. REDEMPTION NOTICE THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE OWNER, THE OWNER'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. LAKEVILLE'S LAKE PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Lienor Dated: February 20, 2012 By /s/ Thomas P. Carlson Thomas P. Carlson (024871X) Carlson & Associates, Ltd. 1052 Centerville Circle Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 (651) 287-8640 ATTORNEY FOR LAKEVILLE'S LAKE PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION 2949953 3/30-4/6/12

PUBLIC NOTICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 196 Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools Educating our students to reach their full potential DAKOTA HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM REPLACEMENT Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the Dakota Hills Middle School Building Automation System Replacement by Independent School District 196, at the Facilities and Grounds Office located at 14445 Diamond Path West, Rosemount, MN 55068, until 2 p.m., April 19, 2012, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Complete instructions on how to obtain Bidding Documents can be found at: http://www.district196.org/District/LegalNotices/ index.cfm. If you should have any questions regarding this bid you may contact the Facilities Department at (651) 423-7706. Joel Albright, Board Clerk Independent School District 196 2953914 3/30-4/6/12

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This is a summary of the Independent School District No.194 Regular School Board Meeting on Tues, March 13, 2012 with full text available for public inspection on the district website at www.isd194.k12.mn.us or District Office at 8670 210th Street W., Lakeville, MN 55044 The meeting was called to order at 8:02 p.m. followed by pledge of allegiance. All board members and administrators were present. Public Comment: Erick Piper, 17693 Lake Oak Circle, spoke about LSHS music program. Consent agenda items approved: minutes of the meetings on February 21, 28 and March 6; payment of bills and claims subject to annual audit; donations; and fieldtrips. Consent agenda discussion: Following discussion, resignations, leave of absence requests, employment recommendations was approved. Reports presented: Enrollment study. Recommended actions approved: Non-affiliated employment agreements, 2011-13 was tabled to allow time for further discussion. Adjournment at 10:36 p.m. __________________________________ This is a summary of the Independent School District No. 194 Special Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 with full text available for public inspection on the district website at or 8670 210th www.isd194.k12.mn.us Street W., Lakeville, MN 55044 The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. All board members and cabinet members were present. Agenda additions: Hiring of LSHS Boys' Lacrosse Head Coach Discussions: City presentation on marketing efforts and ISD 194 partnership; city update on 210th street and Holyoke intersection; Ames arena fencing and possible future parking expansion; enrollment study and budget assumption; non-affiliated recommendation. Actions approved: Hiring of LSHS Boys' Lacrosse head coach. Meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m. 2958632 4/6/12

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Across party lines, Dakota County elected officials stood together to join the community in supporting military families, March 30. Gov. Mark Dayton and U.S. Rep. John Kline along with Richard C. Nash, the adjutant general of the Minnesota National Guard, recognized Dakota County and several of its cities as Yellow Ribbon entities during a proclamation ceremony at Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Lakeville. Dakota County commissioners and Apple Valley, Burnsville and Lakeville mayors and council members were among those presented an official proclamation from Dayton signifying their status as an official Yellow Ribbon entity. Yellow Ribbon networks

support military members and their families in a variety of ways, such as providing child care, helping families move or doing household chores. “You are modeling behavior of how to support military members and their families,” said Nash. “I sincerely appreciate all that you do.” Dayton said Minnesota soldiers are being deployed multiple times, and the stress of not knowing if they would live through the day takes a toll. “Thanks to leadership of the National Guard, it has become a national program,” he said. “Thank you to all of you, who are the people who have made these awards a reality in your communities. I just can’t tell you how important they are and how needed they are.”

Kline said America’s military members need help of the community to be reintegrated with their family and neighbors. All credited the Minnesota National Guard for getting the Yellow Ribbon Network going here and across the country. Kline said that it won’t work without people in the community to provide the services, and help. “I am so proud of these communities…who have stepped up and get organized and make sure that when our soldiers come back, they are not only welcomed, but they’re helped to get reintegrated,” Kline said. “Thank you for making it possible.” Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Youth minister charged with stealing from church Mertes served at Mary, Mother by John Gessner Sun Thisweek

The former youth minister of a large Burnsville church is accused of stealing more than $8,000 by depositing about 40 checks written to the church into his personal accounts. John Glenn Mertes, 40, of Burnsville, was charged

March 27 with felony theft by swindle. Mertes was the youth minister at Mary, Mother of the Church for at least a decade, said Maggie Sonnek, communications coordinator for the East Cliff Road church, which has about 7,000 parishioners. The church fired Mertes in February, Sonnek said. It was a “tough decision, but it had to happen,” she said. Armed with evidence

that the checks had gone into Mertes’ accounts, Burnsville police investigators questioned him on Feb. 23, according to the criminal complaint in Dakota County District Court. After first denying he’d wrongfully deposited checks, Mertes was shown a spreadsheet record of the 40 checks, according to the complaint. See Mertes, 19A

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Joann Montgomery has learned that it takes small steps to travel a distance in life. Once a methamphetamine addict, the 36-yearold single mother of two daughters now has a home and a full-time job. She credits the Burnsville-based MOMS Program with helping her build sorely needed life skills once she’d kicked her drug dependency. “I didn’t think I could do it,” said the Burnsville resident, who came to MOMS four years ago. “And I’m at the point now where I’m able to enroll my children in sports and extracurricular things. It’s very exciting to be that parent and to be living a great life.” Based at Faith Covenant Church in Burnsville, MOMS has been helping single mothers in Dakota County build stable lives for more than 20 years. The program is now being expanded to include Scott County, and organizers hope to double the number of women enrolled from 10 to 20. An annual benefit concert for the MOMS Program has become a key fundraiser and a Faith Covenant tradition. The 10th annual benefit concert will be held Saturday, April 14, at the church, 12921 Nicollet Ave. S. A silent auction begins at 5:30 p.m., with music at 7. The performers are Clocks and Clouds, Halland’s Paradigm, guitarist Elgin Foster and the Minnesota Police Pipe Band. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 the day of the show. Concerts are organized each year by Foster, a Savage resident who attends Faith Covenant and is on the MOMS board of directors. Featuring mostly acoustic performers, the concerts have drawn up to 300 people to the church’s sound-friendly sanctuary. Last year’s show and auction raised nearly $10,000, Foster said – a decent chunk of the MOMS Program’s $90,000 budget. Foster was inspired to launch the concert series,

which has featured guitar luminaries such as Dean McGraw and Dan Schwartz, after hearing a sermon by the late Rev. Ross Foley. The former head pastor of Faith Covenant, who died six years ago, had urged listeners to share their distinctive gifts with the community. This year’s concert will reprise the annual playing of “Amazing Grace,” Foley’s favorite song, by the Police Pipe Band. “If it wasn’t for Ross’ sermon, the benefit concert really wouldn’t have gotten started,” Foster said. “We just kind of give him a little nod by playing ‘Amazing Grace.’ ”

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Montgomery, who relocated to the Twin Cities from northern Minnesota, entered 15 months of drug rehabilitation at Teen Challenge, a program for teens and adults, when she was 29. “I was a mom on meth,” said Montgomery, whose daughters are now 8 and 11. She and her youngest daughter’s father had sobered up on their own, but Montgomery returned to drugs while watching him die of melanoma. “When I went back, I went back really hardcore,” said Montgomery, whose oldest daughter’s father had died previously. “I’m glad my family intervened. Because if they hadn’t, I would be in jail or maybe dead at this point. That was seven years ago.” A church friend recommended she check out the MOMS Program. Montgomery was paired with a mentor who helped her set goals, such as getting her finances in order and getting her oldest daughter into counseling to help her cope with the loss of her father. “That was huge,” Montgomery said. “A couple months into the program we sat down again to review my goals. At that time we looked over what I had accomplished. I just sat and John Gessner can be reached cried because I really felt at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com like somebody was patting or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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me on the back and saying I had done a really good job.” MOMS was launched in 1990, an outgrowth of a Faith Covenant-based program to build a network of Christian foster homes and provide sliding-fee child care. MOMS has assisted 105 women and their families since its inception. “Each of our moms in the program has to have a goal plan,” whether it’s finishing a GED or writing a resume and sharpening job skills, said Jane Palmer, the program’s executive director. “Her mentor walks alongside her,” Palmer said. Moms attend bimonthly meetings on topics such as budgeting and setting boundaries for their children. MOMS also has a resource center to connect participants with other forms of help. The program is a nonprofit separate from Faith Covenant, although the church helps fund it and many of its members donate their own money. Other supporting churches are Christ Fellowship in Eagan, Shepherd of the Valley in Apple Valley and Restoration Covenant in Apple Valley. “Moms can be in our program from one to five years,” Palmer said. “We know that to finish an education, to get a sustainable wage, those things take time.” For moms in a pinch, there is also material assistance, such as gasoline cards, a food shelf and Christmas gift-buying. Montgomery said her mentor has even driven her daughter to lacrosse practice. “The extra hand was very helpful,” she said. MOMS is a Christian program that serves women regardless of their faith, Palmer said. “I think they’re just there to be the hands and feet of Jesus,” Montgomery said. “They’re not cramming it down your throat. ... Wherever that person is, they’ll try to meet them there.”

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Drugs/from 1A pills. It’s part of the culture.” Apple Valley High School resource officer Michael Eliason said some teens use their own prescription drugs to get high. “We had one case this year where the kid was grinding up his Adderall and snorting it,” Eliason said. There were no charges filed, but his parents were advised to bring the student in for a chemical health assessment. “He’s just taking it a different way, so there’s not much you can do,” Eliason said. “It’s his prescription.”

Heroin connection Once addicted to prescription drugs, powerful cravings can lead to smoking or injecting heroin to find the same high without need of doctors or pharmacies. Chase, 22, a recovering addict formerly of Rosemount, said his drug use in high school escalated rapidly and included prescription drugs, marijuana, ecstasy and cocaine. What started as weekend recreation overtook his life, pulling him from his family and toward friends who used. “In the drug world, it’s like drugs are pretty much your whole life,” Chase said. “Pretty soon the only thing you talk about is getting high and being high. The only thing you think about is where you can get more with your drug-addict friends.” The day after graduation, he used $300 of gift money he’d received on cocaine, snorted most of it in his car at a nearby townhouse complex. He was later pulled over and arrested for possession of the small amount left. Chase later pawned the laptop he’d been given for college so he could purchase drugs. Partying was his priority in college, and he failed his first semester, dropping out after his parents refused to continue the loan. He had long decided never to inject a drug or smoke methamphetamine, his threshold of what he considered an addict. His lowest point was freebasing heroin. “That was the worst experience of my life,” said Chase, who has completed treatment and is pursuing a drug counseling degree to help others find their way out. The types of cases Chase is likely to encounter in Minnesota are changing. The state Health Department reported that from January to June 2011, metro treatment admissions for heroin and other opiates topped those for marijuana. “That’s unprecedented … in the Twin Cities,” Falkowski said. Over 3 percent of those heroin/opiate admissions were minors, according to the MDH January 2012, Drug Abuse Trends report. Minnesota’s teenagers are using heroin at a higher rate than in other states. According to the Minnesota Student Survey, 1.4 percent of Minnesota 12thgraders had used heroin in the past 12 months in 2010,

higher than the 0.9 percent national rate. Falkowski believes heroin’s allure is partly due to Minnesota’s cheap yet potent supply of Mexican heroin. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency reported last year that Mexican “black tar” heroin available in the Twin Cities was as little as 25 cents per pure milligram, the cheapest of 21 cities studied. One Dakota County social worker said heroin addiction is particularly problematic among suburban young adults, most of whom abused prescription drugs as teens. The social worker, who asked her name not be used to protect her clients, said one juvenile she knows regularly bought and used heroin in public restrooms in an Apple Valley retail store. She said the bathroom is very isolated in a corner and is a perfect spot for such activity. Long-term use of heroin leads to mental and physical problems that include sweating, insomnia, impaired vision, as well as lung, liver, kidney and brain damage, seizures and even death. Once addicted, users keep taking heroin not only to get high, but to avoid intense, painful withdrawal symptoms that include stomach cramps, vomiting and fever.

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The type of heroin available in Minnesota is extremely potent and dangerous, said Dakota County Drug Task Force Cmdr. Dan Bianconi. “What was 50 percent pure four or five years ago is now 70 percent to 90 percent pure, now,” Bianconi said. Chase said he used heroin after smoking marijuana with a friend who “talked him into doing it” even though he was scared. “He’s like, ‘It’s not that bad,’” Chase said. “And, he was willing to share it for free.” Bianconi said users often are given their first high for free, then once they are

frequently used illegal drug in America,” but said people wrongly often dismiss it as harmless. Backstrom called pot “America’s most dangerous illegal drug” in a June 15, 2010, paper blasting the movement to legalize marijuana. In an interview with Sun Thisweek, Backstrom said: “There’s a common perception that marijuana is no different than alcohol … but the simple truth is that it’s dangerous and destructive.” A January 2011 Drug Enforcement Agency report stated 79 percent of the nation’s adolescent treatment admissions involved marijuana as the primary or secondary substance. In the 17 years as Apple Valley High School resource officer, Eliason said the popularity of other drugs including ecstasy, cocaine and methamphetamine has waned, but marijuana is a constant.

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are almost 26 times more likely to use another illegal drug than teens who never smoked marijuana. According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, youths ages 12 - 17 who smoked marijuana were 85 times more likely to use cocaine than those who did not. Money raised through marijuana sales finances crime, gang and drug-dealer activities, Backstrom noted, and he advocates additional controls on it. “We need to recognize the threat it represents and continue our efforts to control it, prevent our youth from starting to use it, aggressively enforce our laws against those who illegally cultivate, distribute and possess it, and effectively treat those who have become addicted to it,” he said.

“There’s becoming a social acceptance to pot,” Eliason said. Dakota County Community Corrections Deputy Director Jim Skoivil, agreed, stating marijuana is the drug he is “most concerned about,” because of its cancer-causing properties, mind-altering effect on young growing minds and bodies, and how it often leads youth toward escalating crime. “But as a society, we’ve rationalized marijuana so well,” he said. Like heroin, Bianconi said, the marijuana smoked today is an extremely potent high-grade drug compared what was available 20 or 30 years ago. Backstrom said THC levels have increased from 1 percent in the 1970s to an average of over 13 percent today. He also cited studies showing teens who smoke pot at least once a month

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hooked, the bargains end. After smoking the heroin, Chase said everything started spinning and he felt “like a big shot.” Craving more drugs, he and some friends drove to Minnetonka to rob an alleged drug dealer rumored to have $2,000 and drugs stashed in his bedroom at his parents’ Minnetonka home. As the victim slept, Chase and his friends searched in vain for the stash. Frustrated, they woke up the alleged dealer, who started fighting and screaming. “We tried to suffocate him and make him pass out so he would stop screaming,” Chase said. The boy’s brother ran in, calling 911. Chase’s friends fled but were caught and arrested. Chase evaded police until the next day when officers knocked on the door of his home. In court-ordered treatment, Chase and his roommate found they had a lot in common, including families dedicated to their rehabilitation. The roommates played chess late into the evening, sharing laughs and future plans. “His family owned a bar,” Chase said. “They were well-off. He had everything set for him. All he had to do was get clean and he’d have college paid for.” Chase successfully completed treatment and left. His friend’s new roommate was being treated for heroin addiction. Within a month, Chase’s friend, who had never tried heroin, overdosed on the drug and died. “I know how deadly heroin is,” Chase said. “It puts people in graves or institutions.”

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Burnsville baseball plans on staying ablaze State champions returning several key players

team to beat. “I feel like we’ll be the same, maybe even better,” Hill said. “Most of the team last year was juniors and we worked really well together. We just need to keep the errors down and the walks to a minimum — keep working on the little things and we’ll just keep getting better.” The team had plenty of fun over spring break with a trip to Arizona. The players could already see an improvement from 2011. “It was kind of ugly last year in Arizona,” Motl said. “We do a drill where you have to get 21 outs in a row — you can’t let the ball touch the ground. Last year we missed it like seven times in a row. This year we I think started out getting 21 outs straight, twice.” The biggest concern heading into the season is who will throw strikes for the Blaze. Quinn Johnson, who went 7-1 last year, has graduated. Adam Lambrecht, 9-0 in 2011, is out for the season after undergoing ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, also known as Tommy John surgery. He was injured playing fall baseball at the University of Minnesota. Johnson and Lambrecht accounted for 16 of the team’s 24 victories last season.

by Andy Rogers Sun Thisweek

When asked who is the team to beat in 2012, baseball coaches across the south metro say “Burnsville.” When pressed to name a few others, they repeat, “Burnsville.” It’s no surprise, considering the Blaze enters the season as the defending state champion with a healthy chunk of the lineup intact. “After winning state there’s a lot of excitement, but we’re just like any other team,” senior Matt Stemper said. “We know we have to work hard to get back there. We want to win. Winning is fun. We want to get back to state, but we have a tough section. It’s the toughest in the state.” “We have a little bit of added pressure being state champ, but we’re a relaxed team,” senior Dan Motl said. The Blaze will have to make up for a few injuries and losses to graduation, but with a core group of Motl, Stemper, Tyler Hill, Brian VanderWoude and Bo Hellquist returning, Burnsville wants to be the

Photo by Andy Rogers

Burnsville’s Matt Stemper practices taking grounders earlier this week. “That’s a really big blow for us,” head coach Mick Scholl said. The Blaze will hand

the ball to VanderWoude, who got a save in the state semifinals last year, along with Hellquist, a lefty who

throws in the mid-80s. Tyler Hanson and newcomer Aaron Rozek Jr. also are expected to pitch. “They’ve pitched for us in traveling and done a great job and I’m sure they can carry it over to varsity,” Motl said. The pitchers will be throwing to someone new as well. Kolten Kenly, a newcomer from Arkansas, is in competition with T.J. Pigeon to take over for Justin Threlkeld at catcher. But maybe the Blaze pitchers can relax a little, knowing that new bats take away some of the opponents’ offensive potential. They also have some experienced players to back them up in the field. “If our kids throw strikes, even with these new bats, you don’t have to be perfect, you just have to be good,” Scholl said. “Our infield, I haven’t seen it this good ever.” The Blaze will also be playing with Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution (BBCOR) bats, which are designed to reduce the “trampoline effect” of the previous bats. Multiple home runs might be a thing of the past. “We’ve got to play the game the right way,” Scholl said. “We’re not going to be able to rely on those big innings we’ve had in the past.

Balls that may have gone over the fence, might go in or get caught, so it could make a big difference for us.” Burnsville scored six runs in the seventh inning to beat Maple Grove in last year’s state championship game. This year, the players realize their style might have to change with the times. “We’re looking to stretch out the hits into doubles and use our speed to our advantage,” Hill said. The Blaze would like a repeat of everything that happened in 2011, with conference, section and state titles. The first order of business is the conference, but Scholl wasn’t picking a favorite. “They all can be good,” Scholl said. “Heck, Bloomington Kennedy got to state last year with a 7-13 record and won (the consolation title). Seldom does the best team in the conference advance. You need a lot of luck, and it’s the team that’s playing the best at the end that goes on. “We have a long way to go.” Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Eagan wants to make Sans ace pitcher, Blaze’s high expectations remain up ground in SSC Burnsville softball reloading for another run

Wildcats girls track team returns three state qualifiers

by Andy Rogers Sun Thisweek

by Mike Shaughnessy Sun Thisweek

Eagan has had its moments in girls track and field – such as sending three athletes to the 2011 state meet – but when it comes to the South Suburban Conference, the Wildcats have been running in the middle of the pack. A group of 104 athletes might have a chance to change Eagan’s fortunes in the league, coach Rob Graham said. “We’ve been fifth or sixth the last couple of years,” Graham said. “The goal, of course, is to move up. We’d like to reach the top third. And if you’re in the top four or five in our conference, usually that means you’re in the top 10 in the state.” Teams that finish near the top in the South Suburban meet typically have two or three athletes in the finals of a number of events. That’s where Eagan is trying to go. Distance runners are the Wildcats’ strongest group, led by one of the state’s top performers, junior Danielle Anderson. Anderson has earned AllState recognition in two sports, finishing eighth at the Class AA cross coun-

try meet last fall and seventh in the 3,200 meters at the 2011 state track meet. Seniors Alanna Stangl and Libby Jacoby, both captains, also are part of the distance group. So is junior Elizabeth Frick, an All-State cross country runner in 2010. Graham said Eagan’s sprint group might be the deepest and most talented he has coached. Sophomore Emerald Egwim is back after qualifying for state last year. “There are an awful lot of good sprinters in the state,” Graham said. “For Emerald to make it to state as a freshman tells you she is tremendously talented.” Egwim missed qualifying for the state finals by about one-tenth of a second. By the end of the season she had started to refine her technique in the 200, showing marked improvement in her starts and on the turn, Graham said. Senior Abby Zenner is a sprint captain. Seniors Jessica Rupp, Breanna Flicek, Rachel Gagne and Haley Seiberlich also are likely to contribute in sprints, as is sophomore Shivani Srikanth. Junior Alanna Lopez

was an all-conference hurdler last year. Junior Kat Torres, a state-qualifying gymnast, also hurdles. In addition to running hurdles races, they also are expected to strengthen Eagan’s sprint relays, Graham said. Junior Kelsey Doucette was a state qualifier in the high jump last year. Seiberlich, Flicek, sophomore Sammi Toepfer and senior Lauren Praska also are part of the jumping group. Senior captains Sarah Schuetz and Emily Foertsch lead the shot put and discus throwers. Eagan also has a couple of eighth-graders that Graham said could contribute immediately. Maddie Gourley is one of the area’s top sprinters in her age group, the coach said, and Olivia Mitchell has performed well in long sprints and middledistance races. The Wildcats’ outdoor season opener is 3:45 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at Apple Valley. Mike Shaughnessy is at mike.shaughnessy@ecminc.com or facebook.com/ sunthisweek.

The Burnsville softball team has spent the better part of the past decade ranked in the top 10 in Class AAA, winning state titles in 2004, 2005 and 2010. No matter who graduates and who comes in, the expectations are always the same. “‘The Tradition Continues’ is our little motto,” senior Danielle Wolk said. “We’re just trying to do our best. It’s a new year, we’ll see how it goes – one pitch at a time.” The success in the past decade has rubbed off on this year’s players. “I felt so honored as being part of the program coming up as a sophomore when we won the state title,” senior Abby Harazin said. “You really realize how hard you work and how hard the coaches push, that there’s a reason for that. We try to be the best team in the state. We’re known to be a good ballclub.” The 2012 version of the Blaze will miss a key part of its success for the past three seasons. The team’s ace, Kelsey Anderson, has graduated, leaving a vacancy in the pitching circle. Anderson was named the 2011 Gatorade Minnesota Softball Player of the Year and Ms. Softball, but now she’s throwing for Winona State University.

“(Our new pitchers) are going to be consistent and throw strikes,” assistant coach Jen Burke said. “Are the (opponents) going to hit the ball a little more? Yes. You don’t get a Kelsey Anderson every year. “It’s a new year. If you do (try to replace her), you set yourself up for failure.” One thing the team can expect is more balls to be put in play, so the Blaze has turned its gaze toward improved defense. “We’ve really got to push ourselves on defense and make the plays,” Wolk said. “We still have our hitters and we still have our speed. We’re going to have to play more defense.” The players have already put an emphasis on defense after the pitching rubber was moved back three feet in 2011. “It was honestly with Kelsey, strikeout, strikeout, strikeout,” Harazin said. “But even last year with Kelsey, we saw a lot more balls on defense. It will be a totally different game this year.” Abby Johnson will pitch this season with some help from Erica Belter and Shannon Callanan, after Callanan recovers from an injury. The players and coaches have full confidence in Johnson’s ability to step in. “She’s got a good head on

her shoulders,” Burke said. “She’s pitched a lot when she was younger. I think she’s anxious to show what she can do.” Burnsville didn‘t just lose Anderson. Lauren Smith and Megan Lehnen, two other key components on a 19-win team, also have graduated. But several core play – Laura Nadeau, Megan Threlkeld, Callanan, Belter, Johnson, Wolk and Harazin – make up another potent lineup ready to contend with Bloomington Jefferson, Eastview, Eagan, Lakeville North and all the other powerhouse programs in the south metro. The early spring thaw has been a pleasant surprise with the team practicing outdoors for weeks now. “We’re not so worried about seeing the ball off dirt for the first time instead of watching it bounce around in a gym,” Burke said.”We’re able to practice a little more in the field this year.” The players are hoping it stays that way. “It’s been so good in March. We’ve never really had this,” Harazin said. “We’re worried that we might pay for it in April with rainouts.” Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Fifth-ranked Eastview deep in pitching Baseball team looking to make run at SSC title by Mike Shaughnessy Sun Thisweek

Eastview has built a reputation as a baseball team with strong pitching and solid defense. That isn’t expected to change this season. In fact, coach Tom Strey said it had better not change if the Lightning expects to contend for South Suburban Conference and section championships. “If we do those things well, we’ll be in every game,” Strey said. In 2011 the Lightning

was 16-8 and reached the Class 3A, Section 3 final before losing to eventual state champion Burnsville. Burnsville and Eastview were first and fifth in the preseason state Class 3A rankings. The Lightning, which opened the regular season Wednesday at Apple Valley, is deep in returning pitchers. Seniors Adam Moorse, Evan Decovich, Quinn Trusty and Chris Narum are expected to see time on the mound. Patrick Strey, the head coach’s son, is a potential late-inning option. Cameron Hall, another senior, pitched a lot of innings for Eastview’s American Legion team last

summer. If there’s one thing for which the Eastview program has become known, it’s developing pitchers. Several recent Lightning pitchers have gone on to throw for college programs. “We’ve been fortunate,” Tom Strey said. “We have a good youth program, and a lot of kids have been dedicated in the off-season. “We’re in a good situation with our pitching. It’s going to be a senior-dominated group.” The Lightning also will have experience at a number of other positions. Starting catcher Ryan Reger returns to work with the pitching staff. Decovich will play

first base when not pitching. Seniors Austin Hebig (second base), Scott Nelson (shortstop) and Patrick Strey (third base) are returning regulars. Hall, Narum, Trusty and senior Brennan EspindaBanick will play outfield. The Lightning practiced during spring break last week in St. Pete Beach, Fla. The week before, the team was able to practice outdoors in Minnesota thanks to unseasonably warm March weather. “We scrimmaged Maple Grove (last year’s state Class 3A runner-up) while we were in Florida, as well as some other teams,” Strey said. “We had the lineup

semi-settled before we went there, but there are always going to be surprises. We tell the kids it’s a process. As we go through the year, we might have some kids moving to different positions.” An unknown factor is the effect of less-lively bats mandated for use in high school baseball this season. Eastview teams tend to rely on contact over power, and Strey said he’s assuming that making good contact will be even more important this season. So, too, will players who know how to run the bases. “Overall, we have some decent speed,” Strey said. “We don’t have any burners, but we have four or five kids

who run well.” After opening the season against its crosstown rival, the Lightning returns to conference play at 4:15 p.m. Monday at Rosemount. Eastview plays home games against Lakeville South on April 11 and against nonconference opponent Eden Prairie on April 12. Burnsville is favored to win the South Suburban Conference, but “in that conference, everyone has a couple of pitchers that are good,” Strey said. “So we kind of beat up on each other throughout the year.” Mike Shaughnessy is at mike. shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Eastview’s King ready to take on Missouri Valley Senior closes high school basketball career with all-star appearance by Mike Shaughnessy Sun Thisweek

Whether he wanted to or not, Joey King has had to move on from Eastview’s loss in the state Class 4A boys basketball quarterfinals last month. Last weekend, a week after the Lightning’s season ended, King suited up for the Minnesota High School All-Star Basketball Series in St. Cloud. He will graduate in about two months and plans to be in Des Moines, Iowa, a week after that to start summer workouts with his new team at Drake University. King, who averaged

about 24 points and six rebounds a game in his senior season, led the Lightning to a 28-2 record, a South Suburban Conference co-championship and the school’s second state tournament appearance in three years. He also was a finalist for the Mr. Basketball award that last week went to Hopkins guard Siyani Chambers. But the season had a bitter ending as the Lightning, a team with state championship aspirations, lost to Eden Prairie 75-68 in overtime in the Class 4A quarterfinals. Eden Prairie guard Grant Shaeffer hit three three-pointers in the final 50 seconds of the second half to send the game to overtime, then scored 15 of his team’s 18 points in the extra five minutes. A week later, it was clear the loss still stung. A frown

formed on King’s face and he said, “that was a disappointment,” when asked about it last weekend during the high school all-star series. His other memories of Eastview basketball are far more positive. After transferring from Eagan to Eastview and becoming eligible to play for the Lightning varsity midway through his sophomore year, King was a go-to scorer. But to hear him describe it, he had height but not much else. “I was a bit of a stick,” he said. “My speed wasn’t what it needed to be. But in our program, I got stronger and faster.” He was indoctrinated into Eastview’s style of inyour-face defense, which could serve him well in college basketball. In all-star

Photo by Bill Jones

Eastview’s Joey King takes the ball to the basket in the Minnesota High School AllStar Basketball Series on March 30 in St. Cloud. games such as last weekend’s, however, defense goes

out the window. “I’m so used to the Eastview style,” King said. “Running the fast break, I’m not so used to that, but it was fun to have all these great players around me.” King played for the Maroon All-Stars, who lost to the Green All-Stars 112101 in the first round of the four-team, two-day series March 30 at St. Cloud State University. The event moved to Macalester College the next day and Maroon beat Gold 105-90 for third place. King verbally committed to Drake last summer and signed with the Bulldogs in November 2011. He described it as an easy choice. “I played at their team camp last year,” King said. “They called me two weeks ahead of time and said they were going to watch all my

games. “Then they offered me a scholarship. They were the first school that was straight-up with me, told me the truth and said, ‘You’re our guy.’ I really liked that.” King is 6-foot-9, but is not exclusively a low-post player. He has shooting range extending beyond the three-point arc, and he is likely to be a wing in a college offense. “They said I’ll have an opportunity to do that,” he said. “I’ll definitely have a chance to play (as a true freshman). The Missouri Valley (Conference) is tough, but I’m not scared of that. I’m going to take it as a challenge.” Mike Shaughnessy is at mike. shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Depth a plus for Blaze tennis Eagan softball looking to Burnsville golf anxious for first meet by Andy Rogers Sun Thisweek

Boys tennis With an influx of new talent, the Burnsville boys tennis team expects 2012 to be as exciting as ever. The Blaze have had some high-quality state-caliber players come through the program in the past few years in Nazhone Wilkins and Mya Smith-Dennis, but they have since graduated. While the Blaze might not be as top heavy, coach Ben Stapp is encouraged by the Blaze’s early-season practices. “The team looks great, even with the loss of Na-

zhone, who will be coaching for us this season,” Stapp said. “I think we will be a deeper team overall.” ‘ Nick Lesser and Ermi Asfaw will take over in the top to singles spots. “Both have improved significantly,” Stapp said. The Blaze also got an influx of talent when seventh-grader Floyd Penners moved to town. He could step in at No. 3 singles. Jan Splittgerber, a foreign exchange student from Germany, is in the mix for doubles and may fit well as a No. 4 singles player. For doubles, senior Matt Deering “has the biggest serve in the world,” accord-

ing to Stapp, and Peter Hsu remains a consistent player with the racket. Stapp was impressed with Caleb Robb’s improvement over the offseason and his eighth-grade brother, Noah, is on the cusp of making the varsity lineup. Ben Bergland will most likely round out at third doubles.

Girls golf

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Sports Briefs New AVHS volleyball coach hired Apple Valley High School this week named Shelly Lundin its new varsity volleyball coach. She replaces Gordy Hagert, who stepped down in February after coaching the Eagles for two years. Lundin, the wife of Minnesota Wild defenseman and AVHS graduate Mike Lundin, has been on the Eagles’ coaching staff since 2009. She also has coached at the club level in Virginia and Washington state as well as at the University of South Florida. She was a four-year starter at the University of Maine, where she earned All-America East Conference honors twice. She was a three-time scholar-athlete award winner and served as team captain. She graduated with a degree in kinesiology and physical education.

Eastview’s Palkovich up for award Eastview High School senior Paige Palkovich is one of six finalists for the St. Paul Downtown Lions Club Female Athlete of the Year award. Palkovich, who has signed with the University of Minnesota to play softball, has been a key part of Eastview softball and basketball teams the last four years. She helped the basketball team finish fourth in the state Class 4A tournament in March. The Lions Club award was established in 1943. Previous winners of the male athlete award include Paul Molitor, Dave Winfield and Joe Mauer. Eagan native and U.S. Olympic hockey player Natalie Darwitz is a previous winner of the female athlete award. This year’s awards will be presented May 15 at the Prom Center in Oakdale.

J.T. Brown debuts with Tampa Bay

J.T. Brown, a 2008 Rose-

mount High School graduate, signed a free-agent contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning after completing his junior season with the University of Minnesota-Duluth men’s hockey team. Brown, a key player on UMD’s 2011 NCAA championship team, signed a two-year entry-level contract worth a reported $1.85 million plus incentives. He was expected to play in the final five regular-season games for Tampa Bay, which would complete the first year of his contract. He had no points but seven shots on goal in his first two games for the Lightning. Brown had 47 points (24 goals, 23 assists) for UMD this season. The Bulldogs reached the regional finals. He helped lead Rosemount to a 20-win season and section championship game appearance in 200708.

For more information, call Donna Beckman at (952) 423-5152 or Paula Hissam at (952) 894-7454.

One player each from Eagan, Apple Valley and Eastview were named to the South All-Star team for the 39th annual Minnesota High School All-Star Football Game on June 30 at TCF Bank Stadium. Eagan quarterback Drew Bauer, Eastview offensive lineman Zack Johnson and Apple Valley offensive lineman Zach Martens will be teammates on the South squad. They are among eight South Suburban Conference players selected for the game, the most of any conference in the state.

Valley Natural Foods will hold its second Run for Hope 5K scheduled for 8 a.m. May 12 at 13750 County Road 11, Burnsville. The route starts on McAndrews Street East and turns off into residential areas. Last year’s event attracted more than 170 participants and raised $5,500 for Hope for Tomorrow Mentoring, a local organization that works with middleschool students in Burnsville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Lakeville, Bloomington and White Bear Lake. Registration is $28.25 per person (including $3.25 for processing fees). Register before April 20 to be guaranteed a T-shirt in your size. To register for the event or for sponsorship information, visit www.runforhope5k.com.

TAGS opens summer camp registration TAGS Gymnastics is taking registrations for its nine-week summer session and summer camps. Classes are offered for boys and girls ages 15 months through 17 years. The session runs June 11Aug. 17 (closed July 2-6) and offers unlimited makeup classes. A variety of summer camps are also offered for ages 3-17 in May, June, July and August. TAGS South is in Apple Valley off Johnny Cake Ridge Road and County Road 42. For more information, call (952) 431-6445.

bounce back from .500 season

While some teams might celebrate a .500 season, Eagan’s softball squad is looking to bounce back after finishing 10-10 last year. The Wildcats, who were state Class 3A champions in 2008 and consolation champions the following year, have plenty of offense and several pitching options as they try to challenge for the 2012 South Suburban Conference title. The Wildcats’ 6-7 conference record tied them for fifth place in the South Suburban last

year. Junior infielders Abby Brinkmeier and Kendra Callister are two of the top returning players from an Eagan team that lost in the second round of the Class 3A, Section 3 playoffs last season. Brinkmeier, an allconference player, is back at shortstop after batting .413 with 13 RBI and eight steals last year. Callister, who plays third base, batted .270 with 15 RBI and was honorable mention allconference. Madison Haus (.333), Blair Blanchette (.283) and Ciara Rivera (.259) also were in the Wildcats’ lineup. Blanchette is a returning catcher, and the Wildcats have several pitchers who

could throw to her. Rivera had a 3.83 earned-run average in 84 innings last year, and Haus had a 2.70 ERA in 57 innings. Ninth-grader Kierstin Anderson-Glass also could see some innings for the Wildcats. Other players on the varsity roster include senior outfielders Emily Moulton and Rachel Moe along with ninth-graders Gretchen Nelson, Jenna Bromen and Lydia Braun. They open their 2012 season at home against Burnsville at 4:15 p.m. Monday.

Sports Bar, 251 W. Burnsville Parkway. Ticket prices are $13 for adults, $10 for students, $8 for kids 10 and younger, or $40 for a family

of four (two adults and two students or children 10 and younger). This fundraiser benefits the Burnsville girls lacrosse

program. For more information, contact Pat LaValle at (952) 454-4040 or email patlavalle@gmail.com.

Brinkmeier, Callister lead Wildcats’ attack by Mike Shaughnessy Sun Thisweek

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Valley Natural Foods 5K Football allstars selected May 12

Women’s league seeks players The Parkview Golf Course women’s 18-hole golf league is seeking new members. League play is Wednesday mornings at Parkview Golf Course, 1310 Cliff Road, Eagan. The league will hold a preseason meeting at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, at the Parkview clubhouse.

Blaze sets lacrosse fundraiser The Burnsville girls lacrosse team is hosting an all-you-can-eat brunch from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 15 at Carbone’s Pizza and

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I’m pleased that we are taking this first step.” With strong programs from Eastview, Eagan, Rosemount and Lakeville North, VanWyngarden hopes the Blaze can slide in somewhere into the middle mix at South Suburban Conference meets.

Thompson lead a group of returning letterwinners along with sophomores Mackenzie Kaplan, Hailey Peterson and Cally Cavine. The Blaze also have a pair of eighth graders in Jenna and Maria Graves who could crack the lineup. “All of these girls played summer golf, so they should be much improved from last season,” coach Alan VanWyngarden said. “We still have a long ways to go to compete for conference and section championships.

Head coach Larry Opatz is concerned about shooting low scores on a consistent basis, but anyone who plays golf shares that concern. Still, the Blaze need more than four golfers to compete in the conference, so finding that fifth score will be important. Opatz said his goal for the team is to finish in the middle of the conference.

Boys golf

The Blaze have three talented seniors strapped in for 2012. Luc Reiners, Evan Munyon and Kyle Greiger make up a potent scorecard for Burnsville. Sophomore Alex Uloth is also a low-shooting golfer anxious for another round.

Photo by Andy Rogers

Burnsville’s Matt Deering takes a swing during practice earlier this week.

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Alanon & 8pm (Mixed)

•Friday 6:30 (Mixed) & 8pm (Mixed)

•Saturdays 8pm (Open) Speaker Meeting Questions? 651-253-9163

1080

Tickets

Sect. 102, row 11, 10 games; 2 seats w/access to Metro. Club, $640. 952-224-8940

1500

1501

Professional Services

Selling or Buying Gold & Silver

* WANTED *

US Coins, Currency Proofs, Mint Sets, Collections, Gold, Estates & Jewelry Will Travel. 27 yrs exp Cash! Dick 612-986-2566

2100

• 3 lines, 4 weeks, All zones • Additional lines: $7.00 • Merchandise $151.00 or more

price must be in ad, you must call every fourth week to renew. Private party ads only. • Includes mnsun.com website • Maximum of 13 weeks

Building & Remodeling

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

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

UNIQUE DESIGNS

Custom Remodels, Repairs, Makeovers

Exp'd Pro 612-616-2482

2090

Carpet & Vinyl

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

2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

952.835.0393

Decorative/Stamped/Drives

apietigconcrete.com

Steps/Walks & Additions Bormann Construction

612-310-3283

Free Estimates

CONCRETE & MASONARY

GARAGE FLOOR RESTORATION

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

Mak garagee old look nﬂeoors again! w Only product tough enough for Minnesota winters!

Durable, Long-Lasting Sparta-Coat

John 952-882-0775

Dave's Concrete & Masonry 35 yrs exp. Free ests. Insd. Colored & Stamped, Driveways & Steps, Sidewlks, Patios, Blocks, & Flrs. New or replacemnt. Tear out & removal. Will meet or beat almost any quote! 952-469-2754

651-780-9031

RIVARD CONCRETE Quality Comes First - We Do It All! DRIVEWAYS, STEPS, SIDEWALKS AND APRONS Also Stamped and Colored Exposed Aggregate

Daymar Construction Concrete: • Driveways • Sidewalks • Steps • Patios • Exposed Aggregate

Family owned - Serving the Twin Cities metro area for over 30 years!

651-780-9031

New and Replacement Free Estimates www.daymarconst.com 952-985-5477

2110

Lowell Russell Concrete From the Unique to the Ordinary Specializing in drives, patios & imprinted colored & stained concrete. Int acid stained floors & counter tops. www.staincrete.com 952-461-3710 info@staincrete.com

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

Muenchow Concrete LLC Driveways, Patios, Garage Floors, Steps, Walks, Block Foundations. New & Replace Light Excavating. Family bus. Since 1975. 952-469-1211

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

2040

Chimney & FP Cleaning

SWEEP • INSP. • REPAIR

londonairechimney service.com

2130

Decks

2040

Blacktop & Sealcoating

• Commercial • Parking Lots • Private Roadways • Residential • Commercial Sealcoating & Stripping • Industrial

Repair • Resurface • Replacement Serving the Entire Metro Area

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

Residential • Commercial

200 OFF

Any job over $2000

100 OFF

Any job over $1000

2180

Escobar Hardwood Floors & Ceramic Tile Work, llc We offer professional services for your wood floors! Installs/Repair Sand/Refinish Free Ests Ins'd Mbr: BBB Professional w/10 yrs exp.

952-292-2349

Electric Repairs

DAGGETT ELECTRIC

• Gen. Help & Lic. Elec. • Low By-The-Hour Rates 651-815-2316 Lic EA006385 JNH Electric 612-743-7922

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

2260

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

Garage Door

Repair /Replace /Reasonable Lifetime Warranty on All Spring Changes www.expertdoor.com

Lew Electric: Resid & Comm. Service, Service Upgrades, Remodels. Old or New Constr. Free Ests. Bonded/Insured Lic#CA05011 612-801-5364

651-457-7776

TEAM ELECTRIC

www.teamelectricmn.com Lic/ins/bonded Res/Com All Jobs...All Sizes Free Est 952-758-7585 10% Off w/ad

2230

2270

Gutters

763-546-PANE (7263)

Flooring & Tile

Above All Hardwood Floors Installation•Sanding•Finishing “We Now Install Carpet, Tile & Vinyl.” Call 952-440-WOOD (9663)

Sell It, Buy It, Search For It In Sun•Thisweek Classifieds

2280

Hauling

2130

Decks

CUSTOM DECKS New & Replacement John Ford Construction Cedar and Maintenance-Free Materials

Browse our Website johnfordconstruction.com

2050

2100

651-308-3599

WORK GUARANTEED • Window & Door $27,800 Replacement 16’x16’ room • Additions • Roofs addition • Basements Call for details • Garages 28 yrs. exp. • Decks • Siding Insurance Claims

Owners on job site FREE ESTIMATES

2100

Matt 952-985-5516 www.mdconcrete.net

The The Original Original

Lic. BC637392

FREE ESTIMATES Insured, Bonded & Licensed No. 20011251

Trusted Home Builder / Remodeler Specializing In:

• Sophisticated Home Additions • Elegant Kitchens 35 Years Exp. • Lower Level Expansions Financing Avail. • Porches • Baths • Etc. Excellent Refs. Design & Build Services Lic BC171024 Insured Unmatched Quality Guarantee

www.plazahomesinc.com 612-812-0773

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

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

QUALITY SERVICE • Since • 1949

952-894-6226 / 612-239-3181

Since 1949

• •

We Specialize In:

• LICENSED Driveways • Buckling Walls (MN • Garage Slabs • Foundation Repair • Walks • Aprons • Retaining Walls • Steps • Patios • Drain Tile

LICENSED

(MN# 20215366) •

BONDED • INSURED

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

Patios- Drives -Gar. FloorsAprons- Bsmnts- Caulking

Ins/Bond 952-898-2987

*Affordable Concrete Work

* Driveways * Patios * Sidewalks * Steps *Aprons * Pool Decks * Floating Slabs * * Floors *

Call 651-246-7662

Having a Garage Sale? Advertise your sale with us

952-846-2000

Family Business-35 years Licensed. 952-884-6588

2290

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

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

www.bestcleaningservices.com

Handyperson

Housecleaning, Wkly, biwkly. Prof., Exp., Dependable. Lisa 952-484-7317

0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!

Lower Level Remodels

Wall/Ceiling Repair/Texture Tile, Carpentry, Carpet, Paint. MDH Lead Supervisor

Dale 952-941-8896 office 612-554-2112 cell “Soon To Be Your Favorite Contractor!”

schultzecontracting.com

THE CLEAN TEAM

Making homes shine since 1994. Honest, Reliable, Detailed. Rena: 763-545-8035

2350

Landscaping

100% Satisfaction Guar!

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

952-451-3792

RICHTER Landscaping, LLC Retaining Walls, Pavers,

Edging, Mulch, Rock, Plantings

Call 952-250-5865

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

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

AB LANDSCAPING Spring clean-ups, Landscape design, shrub & hedge trimming Call Al 952-432-7908

Brick, Concrete, Glass Block, Tile & Misc. Home Remedy. 30yrs. Exp “No Job Too Small”

Steve 612-532-3978 Ins'd

Excell Remodeling, LLC Complete Remodeling Interior & Exterior One Call Does it All! Bob 612-7028237 Dave 612-481-7258 Gary's Trim Carpentry Home Repair, LLC Free Estimates, Insured. All Jobs Welcome 612-644-1153 HANDY MAN Skilled, Christian, Honest, Affordable 612-590-7555

HANDYMAN

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

Jack of All Trades Handyman is now

available to perform, painting, flooring, door & window work plus other handyman projects in your home or business! 651-815-4147 Lic#20639540 Locally owned & operated

R&J Construction

• Decks • Basements • Kitchen/Bath Remod • Roofing & Siding • All Types of Tile

E-Z Landscape

Retaining/Boulder Walls, Paver Patios, Bobcat Work, Sod, Mulch & Rock. Decks & Fences

Call 952-334-9840

Landscapes by Lora

Call us for all your landscaping needs! 612-644-3580 landscapesbylora.com Modern Landscapes •Retaining Walls •Paver Patios •Design & Installation 'Committed to Excellence' 612-205-9953 modernlandscapes.biz New Customer Special 1st Mowing is FREE!! Full Service Lawn Care • Weekly Mowing • Spring Dethatching Visit our website at www.gmlawnsnow.com Gary at 612-490-7712 GM Lawn & Snow Care Paver's Plus Landscaping 10% Off Special! Paver Driveways, Patios & Walkways Retaining Walls Decks & Fences (612) 644-4836

RETAINING WALLS Water Features & Pavers.

Free Quotes & Ideas

30+ Yrs Exp /Owner Operator

Call Ray 952-484-3337

763-420-3036 952-240-5533

STEVE'S HANDYMAN Carpentry, Drywall, Painting Doors, Windows, Tile Misc Repairs 30 Yrs. Exp. 651-452-4007

alandsapecreations.com

2360

Offering Complete Landscape Services

Lawn & Garden

FREE Estimates

952.278.0126

Residential & Commercial

CALL NOW FOR ALL YOUR LANDSCAPING NEEDS!

Design, Retaining Walls, Boulders, Rock, Mulch & More.

CONCRETE: Driveway, Walks, Steps, Patios

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1978

Mowing • Fertilizing Spring & Fall Cleanup Landscaping Snowplowing

**A CONCRETE**

Save $$$ Walks- Steps-

HAULING JUNK CHEAP!

Housecleaning

Free Estimates

PRESSURE LIFTING

“THE MUDJACKERS”

Rubbish Removal/Clean-Up Containers for Rent 5-18cu/yds Since 1979 952-894-7470

swisstoneconstruction services.com

2130

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

AACE Services - Hauling

Jim@JimPane.com

www.sunthisweek.com

Free Estimates

2310

Hauling

All HOME REPAIR

6-10-15 Yard Dumpsters Bobcat Work & Black Dirt Don't Want It - We Haul It! Call Scott 952-890-9461

Decks

2280

� GUTTER-WINDOW �

Cleaning Since 1990 Cover's & Screening

3900-3990 4000-4600 9000-9450 5000-6500 7000-8499 9500-9900

SERVICES & POLICIES

#BC538329

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS

1000-1090 1500-1590 2000-2700 2700-2760 3700-3840

Sun Thisweek reserves the right to edit, refuse, reject or cancel any ad at any time. Errors must be reported on the first day of the publication, and Sun Thisweek will be responsible for no more than the cost of the space occupied by the error and only the first insertion. We shall not be liable for any loss or expense that results from the publication or omission of an advertisement.

Schultz'e Contracting Inc

Building & Remodeling

ARTHUR THEYSON CONSTRUCTION

TheysonConstruction.com

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

Flooring & Tile

Present coupon after you receive your bid. Not valid with any other offer or discount.

952-496-3977 • 952-445-5215 www.jbtblacktopping.com

2050

2230

Drywall

Blacktop & Sealcoating

Family Owned & Operated for Over 40 Years All Work Guaranteed*

Building & Remodeling

2170

PearsonDrywall.com 35 yrs taping, ceiling repair, remodel 952-200-6303

ANY CONCRETE

Since 1971

2050

We gladly accept VISA, American Express, Mastercard, Discover, personal checks, and cash.

American Concrete Design, LLC Call For Free Estimates We Take Pride In Our Work 651-235-1546

952-447-5733

Don't Replace it Raise it!

Classes

Pilates! Precision and Flow Pilates Studio. Currently taking new students. Private Sessions and small group classes available. www.precisionandflow pilates.com 320-420-5394

1505

Radloff & Weber

� 952-898-4444

Twins Season Tickets

$44

Friday, Monday, and Call-ins: $7.00 per ad, 1 week, 1 zone

Picture Your Beautiful, New Driveway

Thursdays 7:30 PM A closed, mixed meeting at Grace United Methodist Church

EAGAN/BURNSVILLE /SAVAGE AA

MERCHANDISE MOVER

One ad per customer per week. Additional zones are $7.00. Three line maximum. Price must be in ad.

1000 Announcements 1510

Cats, Kittens, Dogs & Pups!

$50

• 3 lines, Runs for 13 weeks, choose 2 zones • Additional lines: $7.00 • For one item priced under $2500,

• 3 lines, 4 weeks, All zones • Additional lines: $7.00 • Private party only

FREE CLASSIFIEDS: One Item for Sale, $100 or Less. Mail or FAX in only Tues. - Thurs. HOW TO PAY

INDEX • Announcements • Professional Services • Business Services • Education • Merchandise & Leisure Time • Animals • Family Care • Employment • Rentals • Real Estate • Automotive

13 WEEK RUN!

$44

Additional Lines $10.00 Ads will also appear on sunthisweek & minnlocal.com each Wednesday by 9:00 a.m.

sunthisweek.com minnlocal.com

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TRANSPORTATION

• 3 line ad • 2 week run • FREE Garage Sale Kit* • Metro Wide Coverage – 318,554 homes • Rain Insurance – we will re-run your ad up to two weeks FREE if your sale is rained out.

Apple Valley, MN 55124

Apple Valley Petco

BUSINESS SERVICES

952-846-2000 or 952-392-6888

TO PLACE YOUR AD Ads may be placed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. DEADLINE: Display: Tuesday 4 pm* Line Ads: Wednesday 12 pm* * Earlier on holiday weeks

WEBSITE:

classifieds

CAPSTONE BROS.

READERS’ CHOICE

Awards

Voted #1 Lawn Care Company by Sun Readers

www.MinnLocal.com

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

CONTRACTING, INC

• Roofing • Siding • Windows

• Professional Applications • Kill those nasty weeds • Guard against disease and insects

952-882-8888

• Control Crabgrass • Lawn Aerating • Hydroseeding • Sprinkler Installation • Mole Control Serving the area for over 24 years!

Call today for your FREE Inspection! Family Owned & Operated

www.capstonebros.com Lic. #BC609967

(952) 431- 9970

952-492-3005

2nd Generation Company… 3rd Generation Customers

Sun Thisweek April 6, 2012

2420

Lawn & Garden

2470

Painting

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

$40 Lawn Aerations

Multi Neighbor Discount

Mark 651-768-9345

16 Yrs Exp. Wkly Mowing Serving South Metro SORENSEN LAWN CARE Free Ests 651-454-6100

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

16yrs Exp Owner/Operator Weekly Mowing, Fertilizing, Pruning, Power Rake, Aeration Landscaping. Call 952-406-1229

Jerry's Painting Interior Exterior & Texture 952-607-1009/612-636-9501

www.greenvalleymn.com

St. Christoper Decorating

Affordable Local Lawn Care Fertilizing & Weed Control Programs, Weekly Mowing, Full Service Maint. Insured & Licensed. Call 952 440 6900

Old World Craftsmanship/24 Yrs

Int Painting/faux/Rlph Lauren Expert Cabinet Refinishing Wallpaper Installation

952-451-7151 Ins/Bonded

Plumbing

A RENEW PLUMBING •Drain Cleaning •Repairs •Remodeling •Lic# 060881-PM Bond/Ins 952-884-9495 Plumbing, Heating & AC

New Remodel & Repair 952-492-2440 lic. 59502PM SAVE MONEY - Competent master plumber needs work. Lic#M3869 Jason 952-891-2490

2490

Powerwashing

DECK CLEANING & STAINING

Professional and Prompt Guaranteed Results.

Weekly Mowing & Spring Clean-Ups

www.rooftodeck.com Code #78

�651-699-3504

•FREE ESTIMATES •INSURED

Any Other Outdoor Needs. Call 952-278-0126 aggressiveoutdoorservices.net

Dependable

Full Interior & Exterior www.ktpainting.com

2510

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

651-452-4802

Great Service

JOE'S LAWN SERVICE

952-500-1088

Commercial & Residential �Dethatch �Clean-up �Mow �Aerate �Fertilize Reas Rates/Free Ests/Insured

952-894-9221

GARDEN TILLING

LLC

BILL WILL TILL $40/hr., 1 hr min. 651-454-4270

Green & Black LLC

Full Lawn Maintenance Svc

•Irrigation Install• Repairs • Patios • Walls • Driveways Licensed Insured Nate 651-356-9193 Hampton's Lawn Care Dethatching, Wkly Lawn Mowing/Trimming Reasonable Rates Residential/Commercial 651-423-3042

TOPSIDE, INC. 612-869-1177 Licensed * Bonded * Insured 32 Yrs Exp. A+ Rating BBB

2350

Re-Roofing & Roof Repairs 30 Yrs Exp Insured - Lic#20126880 John Haley #1 Roofer, LLC. Call 952-925-6156 Roofing * Siding Gutters * Soffit/Fascia

Landscaping

- We Deliver -

2420

Painting

2420

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

TOM'S LAWN SERVICE Call 952-882-9029

Lic. #BC626700

Weekly Lawn Mowing spring cleanup & dethatching. call Kevin 952292-4874

Credit Cards Accepted

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

Painting

2510

“George's Painting” *Int/Ext Quality Work!* Lowest $$ 651-829-1776

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

*A and K PAINTING*

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

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

Family Owned/Operated — 30 Years Experience 952-469-5221 | www.allsonsexteriors.com MN License # BC 639318 | Lakeville, MN 55044

Painting & Drywall Ceiling & Wall Textures

•Ben's Painting•

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

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

Int/Ext, Drywall Repair Paint/Stain/Ceilings We accept Visa/MC/Discvr

952-432-2605

2490

Powerwashing

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

Tree Service

612-275-2574

AJ's Tree Service

Powerwashing

2490

3270

Cemetery Lots

Buying Old Trains & Toys

3110

3280

Collectibles & Art

'91 World Champion MN Twins – Bobbleheads, full set (26). New – in original pkg., $599. Call 952-927-0788

3130

15 yrs exp.

Thomas Tree Service

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

Absolute Tree Service Exper. prof., lic., Ins. Reas. rates. 651-338-5881 absolutetreeservicemn.com

NORTHWAY TREE SERV. Trim/Removal, brush chipping, stump grinding. Ins'd. Terry 952-461-3618 TREE REMOVAL/TRIMMING Shrub Pruning Free Ests Lic'd / Ins'd / 20 Yrs Exp. 651-455-7704

2660

Window Cleaning

952-933-0200

Fri, April 6 (8:30-5:30) #'s Friday at 8am

Sat., April 7 (8:30-4:30)

Eclectic Antique & Vintage Sale! Unique furn., RedWing pottery, model car collections

www.willmatthill.com EDEN PRAIRIE

4/13-14 (9-4) 4/15 (10-3) Quality furn. and access. in a beautiful home!

Dorothy Burns

3160

Furnishings

Garage Sales this week

Couch, loveseat, chair Tan, microfiber, Solid Exc cond $499. 952-843-8138

3667

Apple Valley

Glasstop tbl, furn, tools, HH, more! 4/12-13 (9-5); 4/14 (9-

12) 7333 Russell Ave. So.

3700

Call JP at 651-695-3783

3810

Huge Sale 4/12 – 4/13, 9-5. 60 yrs of treasures, furn, hh, gardn,vintage, Tonka toys, mangle. 9312 12th Ave S.

Brooklyn Center

3970

cond! $250/BO 952-423-1303

3260

Misc. For Sale

COURT RESOURCESSAVE! Bkrptcy Debt Relief $860* Divorce/Custody $570* Civil/Criminal DUI start $165* *court fees additional 763-792-4940, 218-828-4483 Elec. Wheel Chr, Walkers, Bedside commodes, Hospital bed, 6” toilet seat w/side loc. Price to Sell. 612-269-2977

3270

Misc. Wanted

� � WANTED � � Hifi/stereo equip., HAM, & misc. old electronics. Andy 651-329-0515

$3 per person Pre Sale: beautiful, bro & sis, orange 4/13 (5-9pm) Sale: 4/14 (9- tabby cats, together only to 2pm) 4/15 (9-2pm) $2 per bag a special loving home. All tests/shots/spay/neut. $75 for both. Vet. refs. req'd. Burnsville Call Jerry 952-888-9524

3609

Big Redecorating Sale! Tue.- Sat. Apr. 10-14, 9-5pm 15506 Fremont Ave. Lots furn, couches! Rugs, HH Legos! Lots lots more!

3643

Sell your items in Sun•Thisweek Classifieds

952-846-2000

sale.com

Tree Service

Cemetery Lots

Glen Haven: 2 plots, 2 vaults w/companion headstone. Value $8,990. Asking $4,300/BO. 218-828-3608

3050

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

Ideal Tree Service Tree Removal, Tree Trimming

5100

High Risk Climbing, Stump Grinding and Storm Clean Up

ng 20% Sopurint Disc www.idealtreemn.com

Quality Work and Low Rates Free Ests

Lic’d & Ins’d

DAN WIMMER

(952) 881-2122 • (612) 599-6385

3050

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

3050

www.sparklewashcmn.com

EG:Reasonable Prices 2.5+ & summer care, 10 yrs Exp. FT/PT 651-330-8167 Farmington M,W,F Daycare 2yrs+. Drop in avl. Kathy (651) 463-3765 Farmington: Lic'd 10 yrs exp! Opngs. Inf-Schl. Age. MVES. 651-463-4918

4300

Home Health Care Providers

PCA 11 Yrs Exp. 1 to 1 in your home, overnights available 952-435-3152

5000

5200

Rentals Townhouse For Rent

FGTN: 2 BR, 1-1/2 BA, 2-lvl TH, appls, gar. Avail 5/1 $850mo+util. Call 651-463-4921

Prior Lake 2BR, attached garage, pets OK. $950/mo. Includes Sewer & Water Avl 4/1! 952-440-4112

3970

Pets

Senior Rentals

5100

Senior Rentals

April 11 - April 22

Weekdays 9 - 8:30 Weekends 9 - 5

Market Village for 55+ Opened March 1, 2012

CENTENNIAL LAKES HUGHES PAVILLION 7499 France Ave. South, Edina

(Located on the lower level, between Chuck E. Cheese & Q.Cumbers)

Please call Cindy at 952-461-1644 or 612-865-6625 to arrange for a personal tour of the model.

Over 80 artists! HOME DECOR•GIFTS•ANTIQUES

CLOSED MONDAYS, TUESDAYS & EASTER SUNDAY

763-225-6200

Child Care

CANDLEBERRY ON THE LAKES

Wednesday, March 14 thru Sunday, April 15, 2012

Our job is to make you look good!

4100

You are invited to tour our Model Apartment Home

SPRING & SUMMER SCHEDULE

No strollers allowed. Handicap accessible.

Family Care

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

Hours: Wed thru Fri 10am-8pm • Sat 10am-6pm • Sun12pm-5pm

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

4000

Last Hope, Inc. (651) 463-8747

Powerwashing

BOB’s

651-246-5776

Check out our website at www.last-hope.org

Great Service Affordable Prices

Fgtn: Fri. 4/6- Sat., 8-6 20215 Dunbar Ave. MOVING SALE! Tools, antiq. & reg furniture, dish sets, PA system, household

PIT BULL / GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES Born on Jan. 31. Females & males. $100 ea. Cute & playful!

HOWEY’S GOT “PERSONALITY”

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

April 18- April 29 NEW LOCATION FOR SPRING! Buck Hill Ski Chalet 15400 Buck Hill Rd. Burnsville Hrs: 10am- 7:30pm Mon-Fri 10am – 6pm Sat., 10am-4pm Sun. Credit cards accepted, no strollers please.

Pets

Howey is a 3-yearold Jack Russell with personality! He loves to sleep right next to you! Call Alisha locally at 218-2900107 to see Howey or come to our adoption day to see him and other dogs as well at Petsmart in Eagan or the Apple Valley Petco on Saturday from 11am-3pm

Lakeville ECFE Kids' Stuff Sale, Sat, 4/21, 8am2pm Kenwood Trail MS, 19455 Kenwood Trail; $1 adm until 10; 50% off at 11:15-1 pm; $5 Bag sale 1:30-2pm www.lakevilleecfe

2620

Tree Service

Turn your unneeded items in to

$$$$$$$$

Lakeville

Senior Discounts

River Valley Boutique Spring 2012 Show

Pets

St. Alphonsus Parish Hunter green, fabric. Exc. Peeka & Boo, 2 sweet & 7031 Halifax Ave N.

Merchandise

• Seasonal Gift Items • Home Décor • Jewelry & Accessories • Edibles

Agriculture/ Animals/Pets

3900

Window Cleaning 651-646-4000

3050

Sporting Goods & Misc

Personal Gun Collection for Sale. High quality! Call for pricing. 612-408-0222

Simmons Loveseat

2620

3000

Boat Services, Storage & Slips

Come Boat the Mississippi www.watergatemarina.net Slips available for all sizes Plenty of water!

Bloomington

3607

Leisure

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6 Families – One Street Durham Way 4/12-14th 8-6p Pilot Knob/D Path

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Richfield

Don't Be Left Aground

4/13-14, 9-4. 14146 Ensley Ct. Kids cloz NB-5T strollers, carseats toys, HH

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Plymouth

Moving: 4/14 (8-2) Kid & adult cloz, toys, yard tools, furn., snowblower, HH items. 3010 Kimberly Ln N

Garage Sales next week

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BR Set: Qn. size, light wood, bkcase hdbrd, triple drssr, 2 nite stands. Mint cond! $400. 952-831-2998

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Farmington

Fgtn: Fri. 4/6- Sat., 8-6 20215 Dunbar Ave. MOVING SALE! Tools, antiq. & reg furniture, dish sets, PA system, household.

Minneapolis

Textile Center Garage Sale! Apr 14th Fundraiser (8-4) New Event Location U of MN Reuse Ctr, 883 29th Ave SE, MPLS 612-436-0464

Piano player: mahog. Upright. $849 612-377-4715

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#'s 8am 4/13

Musical Instuments

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BLOOMINGTON

9800 Elliott Ave South

952-334-9840

A Good Job!!

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

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Estate Sales

Set of 4 Tables sofa, coffee & 2 end tbls. Exc. Cond. $100 Loretta 952-846-0143

Tree Removal & Trimming. Landscaping. Ins'd/Lic'd

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Misc. Wanted

Grandview Park Cemetery, Hopkins, MN. 2 side by side plots, $950 ea. 602-861-8082

Pine Log Handmade Twin Loft Bed $500or OBO 763559-9344.

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

2490

3090

Trimming & Removal Free Estimates & Insured

3090

Quality Residential

Will meet or beat prices!

Stump Removal

Painting

A Fresh Look, Inc.

Spring Clean-ups & Aeration New Customers Free Fert.

Wall Paper Removal INTERIOR EXTERIOR

2600

www.hermanslandscape.com

Swede Outdoor Services

H20 Damage – Plaster Repair

We Take Care of Insurance Claims Offering the Best Extended Manufacturers Warranty

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

952-492-2783

Comm & Resid Lawn & Snow Call Peter 612-810-9374

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REILAND'S GROUND MAINTENANCE, LLC Comm. & Res. Lawn Mowing & Trimming, Spring/Fall Clean-Up, Dethatching, Aerating & Shrub Pruning. Insured. “Offering over 20 years of professional experience in the field.” Contact Len at 952-237-9132 or len@reilandsgroundmain tenance.com

Tear-offs & New Construction Siding & Gutters Over 17 yrs exp. Free est. Rodney Oldenburg

A Family Operated Bus.

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Houses For Rent

Farmington, 3BR, 2BA, 1500sq. ft. Nice yard. Pets possible for additional charge. $1300/month. 651398-5473

5500

Rental Information

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

5600

Rooms For Rent

Lkvl by 35E & 160 th, Wlkout bsmt to pond Avail. Imdly. Rick 612-366-4580

6400

Apartments & Condos For Rent

AV–Palomino East Apt.

Blowout special,

2BR, 2BA , Avail immed. W/D in unit. Free cbl $99 dep Call David 952-686-0800

Farmington 1BR. On site Laundry. No pets. $595 612-670-4777 Rosemount: 2 BD Off St. pkg. Includes heat & water. NO PETS. Available NOW. $600. 952-944-7983

7000

Real Estate

7400

Apartments & Condos For Sale

Eagan

Set back in a secluded area of Eagan. Beaut. landscaping, 55+ co-op unit, 2BR, 2BA. Reduced! Easy access to trails & Eagan Comm Ctr. 651-994-6778 Farmington 1BR Apt. Avl 5/1. $595/mo. $500 Security Month to month lease. 651-274-2837 Fairview Apartments Farmington RENTS START AT 1BR $685 $250 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT Rosewood Manor 14599 Cimarron Ave. Rosemount 651-423-2299

9000

Employment

9010

Business for Sale

Small Plastics Co. For Sale!

Operate full or part time.

Move to your area. 563-872-4671

9020

Business Opps & Info

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9050

Health Care

Med Records/Reception PT 5-9 pm. Two eves/wk and rotate Sat ams Peds office/Burnsville. Phone: 952-278-6950 Fax: 952-278-6947

RN / LPN

Edina Derm clinic. Staff/ triage nurse. Flexibility and clinic experience mandatory. Mon - Fri. E-mail resume: Ritababco@gmail.com or fax to 952-915-6100

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

***DRIVERS*** LOCAL DRIVERS HOME EVERYDAY

Tractor-trailer drivers needed for a Private Fleet delivery operation based in Burnsville, MN for Bridgestone/Firestone. Driver will make daily hand deliveries within a regional area. Physical work required. Rate of Pay: $0.4025/mi for delivery/ local peddie $0.4175/mi after 1 year $19.35/hour – local $800 weekly minimum guarantee Health Insurance with Dependent Coverage & Dental, Life Insurance, Vision coverage, & Prescription card. 401k Pension Program Paid Holidays & Vacation Home every night Monday thru Friday work week Applicants must be over 24 yrs old, have a minimum 2 yrs tractor-trailer exp within the last 3 yrs, & meet all DOT requirements. Contact: CPC Logistics, Inc. at 1-800-914-3755 or email resume to: b.kriel@callcpc.com

Adults-Prepare for the GED Test! Learn

from home online, 24-7. Like District 196 ABE on Facebook. Email ABE@district196.org or call 952-431-8316. Castle Rock Bank is currently accepting applications for a full-time bilingual (Spanish) teller position. Previous teller experience is required. Please contact either Eric or Dave Nicolai at 651-463-4014 Construction Company looking for PROFESSIONAL Sales Reps! Job is salary based w/ commission & very attainable wkly & monthly bonuses. Only respond if you desire to make $75,000.00+ a yr! Call Bryan at 763.244.6679 DRIVER/WHSE NEEDED FT to deliver cabinetry and work in a warehouse environment. Good driving record req. Knowledge of the Twin Cities area helpful. Warehouse exp. Preferred. Health benefits, 401K & 2 weeks pd vacation. Immediate start. Apply in person at: DIVERSIFIED DIST., INC. 11921 Portland Ave. So., Ste A., Burnsville, MN 55337 (952)808-9646 Dry Cleaning Plant Manager, Farmington, Must have strong attention for details, honest, hardworking, neat, quick learner, able to work as a team player. Apply at: Total Care Cleaners 949 - 8th Street Farmington, MN 55024 651460-3340

Open House from 9am to 11am on Wednesday for Food

Manufacturing. All skill levels & warehouse/Forklift. Call for more info 952-924-9000

HOUSE CLEANERS

$80-$110/day FT/PT 7:20am-3:00pm. We provide CAR. Burnsville Location. 952-432-2134

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Join Our Team Crew Leads/Crew Members Needed

Prescription Landscape is looking for energetic and motivated persons to join our production teams. We have openings at both locations, Crystal and St. Paul. Job duties include operating mowing equipment, physical labor; up to and including bending, kneeling and lifting up to 45 lbs, and other duties as assigned. Seasonal and year-round positions available. Year-round positions include snow and ice management; plowing, shoveling, etc. Experience helpful but not required, on the job training available. Some positions require a valid and clean driver's license. Pre-employment drug/alcohol testing required. Compensation: $10.00-$18.00 pending experience. For more information visit our web site at: www.rxlandscape.com or email sueleatherman@ rxlandscape.com or phone Sue at 651-379-4713

9100

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

Executive Assistant/ Deputy City Clerk Regular Full-Time Starting Salary: $20.86-24.15/hr, DOQ Salary Range: $20.86-26.62/hr

Closing date for applications is 04/16/12. Applicants must complete City of Burnsville Employment Application in order to be considered. For complete job description and to apply online, visit the website at: www.burnsville.org or call 952-895-4475 for information.

An AA/EEO Employer Wanted Exp. Landscape Laborer Call 952-461-2579

Manufacturing

5 Summer Students to do various tasks in a manufacturing atmosphere to include anything from painting to gardening to piece work. Pay is $10.00 per hour with an end of summer bonus. Qualifications are: minimum 18 years old and currently attending school. Hire date is May to Sept. Apply at:

careers@ anchor-plastics.com

Now Hiring Foldcraft Co., a 100% employee-owned, foodservice furnishings manufacturer is seeking energetic, qualified candidates for the following positions at our Bloomington, MN location: 1st Shift ProductionSewing 1st Shift Production-general (cabinetry, warehouse, upholstery) Staff/Job Cost Accountant Account Manager To learn more about these opportunities, and how to apply, visit our website at www.plymold.com and click on our News and Events tab. NOW HIRINGCompanies desperately need employees to assemble products from your location. No selling, any hours. $500 weekly potential. 1-985-646-1700 Dept. MN-1077

Production Support Specialist

Seeking dependable energetic person w/positive attitude to work with other team members in a clean, naturallight office environment. Successful candidate must be able to work w/various data sets within MS Word & Excel, perform mail merges and have data entry skills. Attention to detail is critical. Other duties include light paper assembly and the use of office printing equipment. FT position, M-F, 8:30 am-5pm. Solid benefit offerings. Must have AA/AS or equivalent work experience. Apply online at: www. medimedia.com/ careers.aspx Scale Operator Lakeville, Operate truck scale at aggregate mine pit. FT Seasonal. Will train. EOE/AA. Submit resume. FAX: 952-937-6910 or E-mail: cnelson@ midwestasphalt.net

Help Wanted/ Full Time

9200

Burnsville Sparks Youth Wrestling K-6 coach for the 2012-13 season. Please contact – Jason O'Brien at 612-240-6614 or Sam Sand at 701-320-0104 with interest or further questions. CARQUEST Distribution Center, Lakeville We are looking for PT auto parts handlers to work in our distribution center. 20-40 hours per week between the hours of 9:00 am and 7:00 pm. Must be willing to work weekends, and be able lift up to 50 lbs. www.carquestcareers. com or call 952-322-6735

Fantasy Gifts Part time sales clerks Evenings and weekends at our Lakeville, St. Louis Park and Coon Rapids locations. Applications at all locations or email resume to helpwanted@ fantasygifts.com Godfather's Pizza has immediate openings for

Part-Time, Delivery

Apply in person at: 850 W County Rd 42 or online at www.godfathers.com (specify Burnsville location)

SAVE THE CHILDREN AMBASSADORS F/T & P/T Selected candidates will promote the Save the Children Sponsorship Program in MALL OF AMERICA. Complete training & flex schedules. Ideal for students, business-minded individuals & mothers w/ kids in school. Must be articulate & outgoing, w/strong resilience & commitment to the cause. $13.50/hour to start w/ rapid promotion oppty's; benefits after 3 mo's; & regular incentives. Apply at: donorworx.com EOE

EOE

Mystery Shoppers

Earn up to $100/day. Undercover shoppers needed to judge retail & dinning establishments. No exp req. Call 855-219-4443

NAR VARIOUS SHIFTS

We are seeking nursing assistants to serve in our 65-bed skilled nursing facility. Duties include assisting residents with their daily grooming, dining needs, ambulating and transferring residents. Candidates must be on the Minnesota Registry.

COOK PT PM

City of Elko New Market

Summer Seasonal

Public Works Position

The City of Elko New Market is accepting applications for a summer seasonal maintenance worker in the Public Works Department. The position will be responsible for assisting in the maintenance of the City streets and storm sewers, water and sanitary sewer systems, parks, buildings and other City property. Minimum qualifications include a valid Minnesota Class D Drivers License and must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Preferred qualifications include Experience in the operation of lawn maintenance equipment, medium and light equipment, and general property maintenance and groundskeeping. The position will be scheduled 30-40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, daytime hours. Starting salary is $10.00 to $12.00 per hour, depending upon qualifications. City application required. For a copy of the application materials, contact the City of Elko New Market at (952) 461-2777 or visit the city web site at www.ci.enm.mn.us Submit completed application to the City of Elko New Market, 601 Main Street, P.O. Box 99, Elko New Market, MN 55020. Completed application packet must be received by 4:00 p.m., April 20, 2012.

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Duties include: preparation of meals from scratch & supervising dietary staff in the absence of the Director. Candidates must have knowledge of food safety practices, diet modifications & recipe conversion. Previous longterm care experience preferred.

9050

Health Care

9050

Health Care

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

RN House Supervisor (Ref. #556) (.3 FTE)

.3 FTE (24hrs/2wks). Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN), current MN RN license, current BLS/CPR. Current or obtain within the first 6 months - ACLS, PALS, NRP/ STABLE and Basic Electronic Fetal Monitoring. Preferred skills/experience: 5 years current experience in hospital clinical practice and management and/or leadership experience, ability to relate to physicians and other healthcare professionals and the ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks.

Cancer Care & Infusion Center Care Navigator (Ref. #554) (Cancer Care & Infusion Center) (.5 FTE)

.5 FTE (40hrs/2wks). BSN required, Current MN RN licensure, preferred experience in outpatient care coordination in oncology and one to two years experience in care navigation.

Clinical CMA/LPN (Ref. #566/548) (FamilyHealth Medical Clinic-Lakeville & Farmington) (.5 FTE & .9 FTE)

Seasonal Outdoor Work April to July

Employee Discount Flexible Hours

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GENERAL LABORERS

$11-$12 Hourly (DOQ) + X½ O.T. Benefits: Paid Training & benefits you would expect from the United States Industry Leader Required to Pass: Drug Screen, Background & Motor Vehicle Record Check

Automotive

9810

Junkers & Repairable Wanted

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9820

Motorcycle, Moped, Motor Bike

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9850

RVs, Nonmotorized Campers

20' Shasta pull behind. Real nice shape. Must see. Loaded! $5500 952-435-5684

9900

Vans, SUVs, & Trucks

01 GMC Yukon XLT 1500

AT, 4WD, Red w/grey lthr, heated seats, 230K, very well maint., 1 owner, clean inside/out, no rust, 3rd seat, rear heat/ac. $3800 Mike 612 987 1044

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Further investigation showed the check had been endorsed by Mertes and deposited into his account through an ATM, the complaint said. A part-time accountant for the church who was familiar with Mertes’ handwriting confirmed it was his endorsement, the complaint said. On Feb. 8, an investigator executed a search warrant on Mertes’ personal bank records. He determined some 40 checks written to the church had been deposited into Mertes’ accounts from August through December of 2011. An investigator spoke on March 14 with Mertes’ wife,

who was also listed on the accounts. She said her husband handled all the finances and deposits, and “the only thing she ever used was a debit card.” Mertes was arrested March 28 and released on bond with conditions. He is excluded from the church and prohibited from taking a job involving financial transactions. A court hearing is scheduled for July 9. The charge carries up to 10 years in prison and a fine of $6,000 to $20,000. John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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