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April 20, 2012 | Volume 33 | Number 8

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Photo courtesy of Alan Merrick

Alan Merrick (6) plays in a Minnesota Kicks game against the New York Cosmos at Metropolitan Stadium in the 1970s. The Cosmos’ roster included worldwide stars such as Pele (10) and Giorgio Chinaglia (9). Merrick, a longtime soccer coach and trainer in the Twin Cities area, was named Eagan High School boys head coach last week.

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Former Kicks player will be boys team’s head coach

Eagan lacrosse beats Benilde The Eagan boys lacrosse team ended the Red Knights’ nearly two-year long winning streak with a 10-9 victory. Page 15A

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Alan Merrick’s first United States residence was an apartment in Eagan. Thirty-six years later, things have come full circle as he returns there to coach high school soccer. “I’m very familiar with Silver Bell Road,” he said with a laugh. Eagan High School hired him for his soccer back-

ground, not for his familiarity with city’s geography. Merrick, a longtime player, coach and trainer – as well as a Minnesota resident since 1976, when he arrived from England to join a professional team called the Minnesota Kicks – will be head coach of the Wildcats boys soccer program. He has coached professional and college club teams, but not a high school

team. So, why now? “It’s very simple – I’ve never done it before,” said Merrick, 61, who now lives in Lakeville. “I’ve coached high school kids and have been involved in high school soccer as a parent, but I’ve never had the opportunity to be involved with every aspect of coaching a high school team. I suppose you could say it’s something to cross off the bucket list.”

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He will be only the second head boys soccer coach Eagan High School has had. Kurt Virgin coached the Wildcats for 22 years, but retired from teaching and coaching in January while School District 196 officials and Eagan police investigated his handling of money from youth sports programs he ran. Merrick said EHS girls soccer coach Mark Obarski

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District 191 looks for millions in savings

Young dancer enters spotlight Apple Valley eighthgrader Maggie Selner has a starring role at the Minnesota Dance Festival in St. Paul next month.

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Though he does not have exact estimates, Scott predicts the hybrid will save the department on fuel costs. Last year, the department spent $24,000 on fuel due to rising gas prices.

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“Anything we can do to keep the cost down is good,” Scott said. At 20 miles per gallon, the department’s Silverado See Fire Truck, 21A

A shortened school calendar with longer school days is front and center in the debate over proposed budget cuts in BurnsvilleEagan-Savage School District 191. The administration’s proposed 2012-13 budget is based on a calendar that cuts school days from 172 to 155 and adds 36 minutes to each day. Though some Minnesota school districts have gone to four-day weeks to save money, calendar proposals in District 191 are unlike any other school calendars in the state, said Lisa Rider, executive director of business services. Two are being considered. One spreads many of

the nonschool days across the year, mostly on Mondays, and would eliminate what is now the last week of school, ending the year in May. The other would eliminate the last week of May and the first week of June from the school calendar, while concentrating remaining nonschool days mostly in blocks of two or three throughout the year. Changing the school calendar may prove controversial, but administrators say it came up through a budget-development process that involved 18 district administrators, input from 130 staffers and more than 200 anonymous staff suggestions submitted through See Budget, 21A

Search for missing Burnsville man continues Moreno-Pacheco, 61, has dementia

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The Eagan Fire Department put into service a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid for its fire marshal thanks to a $36,000 donation from Gopher Resources, an Eagan-based recycling company.

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by Jessica Harper Though it’s painted red, Eagan’s latest fire truck bears a new color — green. The fire department put into service this month a hybrid pickup truck thanks to a $36,000 donation from Gopher Resources, an Eagan-based recycling company. “It’s nice to get a hybrid — at no cost to the taxpayers — to see if it’s the right direction,” Fire Chief Mike Scott said. The full-size 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid serves as the Eagan fire marshal’s response vehicle, which carries the department’s fire investigation tools. It also features rear passenger seats to provide a place for witnesses to sit during on-scene interviews.

mentioned the opening in the boys program and said it was something Merrick might want to consider. “I agreed with him,” Merrick said. “I thought it would be good to try it.” He also is coach of the University of Minnesota men’s club team, which has several players from the southern suburbs. He

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As of Wednesday morning, the search continued for a Burnsville man who was last seen at around 6:30 a.m. Sunday, April 15.

Lorenzo Moreno-Pacheco, 61, does not speak English and suffers dementia from a head injury, according to Burnsville police. He is 5-foot-6, 150 pounds, with a heavy black mustache, and he walks with a limp. He was last seen in the area of Burnsville Parkway near the Savage border. Moreno-

Pacheco lives on the 14700 block of West Burnsville Parkway in one of the two mobile home parks there. To the south are heavily wooded areas in Burnsville’s Cam Ram Park and Scott County’s Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve. Numerous agencies have been involved in the search

for Moreno-Pacheco, who may have been wearing black pants and a red shirt, or a light-colored shirt with a red stripe, when he went missing, said Burnsville police Sgt. Rory Bochniak. “It’s sketchy,” Bochniak said. “He’s got no money on See Missing, 3A

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Trumpeter’s idol doesn’t disappoint Bobnick toured with Doc Severinsen by John Gessner

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Mark Bobnick listened to Doc Severinsen constantly while growing up in Burnsville. Bobnick’s father kept the legendary trumpeter and “Tonight Show” bandleader in frequent rotation on the family turntable. At 34, Bobnick is old enough to have watched the final years of “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.” He idolized Severinsen while learning trumpet himself and becoming a star of the Burnsville High School band department. Now, fresh off a 10-state concert tour as a member of Severinsen’s band, Bobnick is happy to report that proximity to the 84-year-old legend only enhanced his regard. “He stayed in all the same hotels as us, rode the same buses as us,” said Bobnick, the son of Dick and Hilery Bobnick of Burnsville. “He was with us 24/7. He was one of the nicest men I’ve ever met.” Bobnick was part of a Twin Cities-based crew – four trumpet players, three trombonists and a pianist – that backed Severinsen on his “Once More With Feeling” big-band tour in February and March. Bobnick said he did 14 concerts with Doc and the band over 17 days. The two will be reunited on April 22 at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis, where Bobnick will rejoin alumni from the Minnesota Youth Symphonies at their 40th anniversary concert. Severinsen is on the bill as guest artist. “Given the fact that he’s one of the top classical and jazz trumpet players of all time and he’s basically a living legend, spending 17 days

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Trumpeter Mark Bobnick, right, was photographed on tour with his idol, Doc Severinsen. with him was just amazing,” Bobnick said. Bobnick has turned some heads himself in his music career. He played in the prestigious Minnesota Youth Symphonies for five years after auditioning in 1991. The 1996 Burnsville High graduate won the band department’s Louis Armstrong and John Philip Sousa awards and made the All-State band program his junior and senior years. He earned his bachelor’s degree in music education at the University of Minne-

sota and his master’s in jazz at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y. Next came a detour to West Point, where Bobnick served not as an Army cadet but as a trumpeter with the West Point Band’s Jazz Knights ensemble. “There was an opening,” said Bobnick, who served as an Army staff sergeant from June 2003 to October 2007. “It’s a premier jazz ensemble, one of the Army’s premier bands. You audition and go to basic trainSee Bobnick, 3A

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Bobnick, from 2A ing. They paid my entire student loan amounts. It was a great experience, being in New York and traveling.” After returning to the Twin Cities, Bobnick taught high school at the St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists from 2008 to 2011. He taught classroom music, music theory, music history and jazz history while also directing small student groups that included a jazz combo. “One of the joys of that was we won the Eau Claire Jazz Festival in 2011 and 2010,” Bobnick said. These days he’s working as assistant store manager and The Trumpet Shop manager at Schmitt Music in Brooklyn Center. Bob-

nick and his wife, Tina, live in Mounds View with their 17-month-old daughter Olivia and daughter Regan, who was born this month. Bobnick can be seen around town playing with the Power of 10 band and others. His credits include the Chanhassen Dinner Theater Orchestra, the Jazz MN Big Band, the Cedar Avenue Big Band and the Wolverines Big Band. Bobnick is so connected and respected, the Severinsen gig fell into his lap. “Doc has had a very strong relationship with musicians in the Twin Cities for a very long time,” Bobnick explained. Severinsen knows Michael Nelson, a member of the Hornheads horn section – which has recorded and toured with Prince – and a top regional

booking agent. When Severinsen asked Nelson to assemble a brass section for his tour, one of the players Nelson called was Bobnick. “He (Severinsen) said it was one of the greatest bands he’s ever played with,” Bobnick said. “The night he said that, I’ll never forget it.” The “Once More With Feeling” tour was indeed portrayed as Severinsen’s farewell to the road, Bobnick said. “It supposedly is,” he said. “But he said numerous times, ‘Why don’t we do this again, and I’ll call you all next year?’ ” John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Missing, from 1A him. He’s got no identification. They’re not exactly sure what he was wearing.” Moreno-Pacheco has a wife and a children, and they’re “frantic,” Bochniak said. “They’re obviously concerned and looking. ... They’re staying in touch with the Police Department.” It’s also unclear whether Moreno-Pacheco was dressed for the chilly days earlier in the week. “That’s not a good thing for somebody with his health problems,” Bochniak said.

A search begun on Sunday at around 8:30 a.m. was suspended at 6 p.m. because of approaching bad weather. Searchers included Burnsville police, the Hennepin County K-9 Unit, the sheriff’s departments in Dakota and Scott counties, Three Rivers Park District rangers and Burnsville’s Mobile Volunteer Network. Burnsville police resumed the search the following morning. Neighborhood residents, State Patrol helicopters and even searchers on horseback from a private club have also been involved, Bochniak said.

A tip led to another search of Cam Ram Park Tuesday night, which turned up nothing, Bochniak said. A photo of Moreno-Pacheco has been widely circulated. “We’re still heavily involved in this and using all the resources we can,” Bochniak said. Anyone with information is asked to call Burnsville police detective Christi Carpenter at (952) 895-4592. John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Merrick is local hero who, like soccer, doesn’t get respect he deserves by Larry Werner Sun Thisweek

Our newspapers were filled with good stories last week, but a brief on the sports page caught my eye. The headline read: “Merrick named to coach Eagan boys soccer.” Mike Shaughnessy, one of our two sports editors, found out that Alan Merrick would be succeeding longtime Eagan coach Kurt Virgin, who resigned abruptly after an investigation was launched into his handling of finances for camps he ran. On today’s front page, you can read more about Merrick and enjoy a photo of him playing with Pele, perhaps the greatest soccer player of all time. We were going to place Mike’s story inside the paper, on the sports pages, but Managing Editor Tad Johnson and I decided to give it more prominent display after talking about what the story represents: It’s a story about a longtime Dakota County resident who made a name for himself in a sport – soccer – that is played by more Dakota County youths than any other sport. In other words, it’s the kind of story you expect from your community newspaper. As I’ve mentioned in this space before, I spent the middle part of my career as an editor at the Star Tribune. I

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argued futiley in news meetings that the newspaper should give more attention to soccer, the sport my children played, which is how I fell in love with “the world’s game.” But the metro daily measures the value of sports stories by the number of people who pay to attend games. And a lot more people pay to see the Vikings and Twins than paid to see the Minnesota Kicks, the professional team Merrick played for, or the Minnesota Strikers, the indoor team Merrick later coached, or, currently, the Minnesota Stars, the pro team that plays at the National Sports Center in Blaine. But if editors allocated space in their papers by the number of participants in sports, soccer would get a lot more attention than it does, and we’d be reading less about the football, baseball and basketball teams and their endless demands for new taxpayer-financed facilities. I must confess that despite my love of soccer, I spend a lot more time watching our hapless Vikings, Twins, Wolves and

Wild than I do watching soccer. And I’m aware that few things can affect the Star Tribune’s circulation more than a good run by one of its big pro sports teams. Remember the Homer Hanky from the World Series years? That was a promotion that came out of the Strib’s marketing department. Here at Sun Thisweek, we deliver newspapers free to the vast majority of the homes in Farmington, Lakeville, Apple Valley, Rosemount, Burnsville and Eagan. So we don’t have to worry about what sells newspapers. But we do spend a lot of time talking about offering papers that contain stories about local people, places and events. Alan Merrick now lives in Lakeville. For years, he lived in Apple Valley and his daughter was a star with a soccer club called Bangu that featured top players from the cities we serve. Several months back, we met with the owners of a company called School Space Media. The company sells ads on electronic signs erected at high school sports venues. You’ve probably seen them at basketball and football games and track meets. The company decided to enter that business after doing some research that showed more people attend school sports than attend all the local pro games combined. So the Alan Merrick story is our kind

of story at Sun Thisweek. He’s a Dakota County resident who starred professionally and has coached locally in a sport boys and girls play in numbers that exceed any other parcipation sport. It’s true that the Kicks and Strikers failed as businesses, but the Eagan Wildcats will be on the pitch next fall providing good sport for players and good entertainment for the soccer moms and dads of Eagan. And in July, thousands of soccer players from south of the river will spend a hot week at the National Sports Center in Blaine for the USA Cup, the largest youth soccer tournament in the country. Now you’ve got my reasons for putting the Alan Merrick story on the front page. It’s a good story about a local man who will be coaching a team in the largest participation sport. I might not have been able to get soccer stories on the front page of the Star Tribune, but at a community newspaper, we measure the worth of stories by their effect on local communities rather than tickets sold at Target Field or the Metrodome. Skol Vikings! Larry Werner is editor and general manager of Sun Thisweek and the Dakota County Tribune. He can be reached at larry.werner@ecm-inc.com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Residents urged to participate in National Day of Prayer by Sharon Auldrich Special to Sun Thisweek

On May 3, thousands of National Day of Prayer observances will be held across the nation. From morning sunrise services in the Virgin Islands to setting-sun evening concerts of prayer in Hawaii, a huge wave of prayer will flow across this nation. A great variety of events mark this day. Small groups of individuals gather around flagpoles, early-morning prayer breakfasts are held and huge state capitol gatherings all honor the fact we have the freedom to gather and pray. This year will mark the 61st annual National Day of Prayer. It was instituted by a unanimous joint resolution of the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President

Guest Columnist Harry S. Truman in 1952. In 1988 President Ronald Reagan and the Congress amended the law to designate the first Thursday in May as the day for the annual national observance. This act of Congress is intended to allow all people of faith to pray to the God of their understanding. It allows people of all theological and philosophical views to organize and participate in activities that are constant with their own beliefs. All who wish to pray for this nation are encouraged to do so in any way deemed appropriate and respectable.

As a state coordinator, I have volunteered to work with the National Day of Prayer Task Force. It works to prepare theme materials and give unified direction for those who wish to plan events consistent with the Judeo-Christian expression of prayer. All the NDP task force people who work hard to organize events are volunteers who pay for the related costs out of their own pockets. They do this out of love and respect for this country that has a history of being birthed in prayer. The very first act of the First Continental Congress in 1774 was for all 55 delegates to kneel in prayer. It lasted two hours, and they read the entire 35th Psalm. This prayer time gave them the strength

and courage to go on and make decisions that would set the course and process of forming this new nation. Our nation was birthed in prayer, and I believe it will continue to be a strong nation only if faithful people who believe the God of the Bible will pray! God still hears and answers prayer. Please do not assume the privilege of having a National Day of Prayer will always be here. We see privileges and rights being taken away at an alarming rate. Please look for NDP observances in your area and join in, or if there are none planned, then please plan one. Sharon Auldrich of Burnsville is the Minnesota state coordinator for the National Day of Prayer.

Letters Correction Due to incorrect information provided to Sun Thisweek, it was reported that Burnsville City Manager Craig Ebeling had not been in contact with some local legislators regarding the proposed voter ID bill. After the story ran March 23, Ebeling wrote the newspaper and said he has been in contact by email and through conversations with Rep. Pam Myhra, R-Burnsville, regarding the bill.

School scheduling proposal is disturbing To the editor: As parents of two students in District 191, we find the proposed alternative schedules in the School

Board’s proposed budget for 2012-13 and onward disturbing. The alternative schedules remove 17 days from the school calendar. These days are replaced with extra minutes added to each of the 155 school days that remain. One proposal calls for basically every other Monday off. The other has the school year ending before Memorial Day. The driving force behind these alternative schedules is solely budget cuts. The district, however, lists various positives to support the proposals beyond solely reducing the budget, for example: it provides extra days to go to a museum, have family time, to participate in community education programs, or for teenagers to work. To be sure, these are all good things, but it would seem that it is what eve-

nings and weekends are for. It is far more likely that the younger children will be home (perhaps unsupervised) on these weekdays off, watching television or playing video games. With current unemployment rates such as they are, it also seems unlikely that many of the teenagers will be filling more time off with extra employment. We send our children to school to get a good education. Unless the School Board has comprehensive studies that show children still thrive with an alternative schedule, why would we be willing to let our children be the test case? We should have scholarly evidence that it won’t negatively affect students’ academic performance, before such a change is ever implemented. Are there studies that address how it could affect other items such as athletics?

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We just passed our last levy referendum. Why are we the only large district in the area considering such a schedule change? We, as parents and longtime residents of Burnsville, are concerned how this change will affect students, our district, and our community. The district has said it will respect input and is asking people to provide it. Let the School Board know how you feel at one of its listening sessions as posted on the district website. PETER and DOROW Burnsville

order for state Sen. Ted Daley, R-Eagan, on his unanimous endorsement last weekend to be on the ballot as our conservative candidate this fall. His thoughtful leadership and dedication to the community make me very proud that he is representing Eagan and Burnsville at the Capitol in St Paul. His background as a CPA and business leader will help us to continue to grow jobs and strengthen our economy and to provide a more prosperous MONICA state for all of us. I appreciate his willingness to be so available to constituents so they can discuss concerns with him at in-district “Talk To Ted” hours at the Wescott Library.

Vote no on the marriage amendment

To the editor: If passed, the marriage amendment ballot question threatens my religious beliefs. As a Unitarian-Universalist, I believe marriage is a fundamental freedom. I believe marriage is based on love, respect, commitment, and spiritual connection with a partner. Some of you recall how you felt when your parents rejected your choice of whom to marry. Now imagine how you would feel if the state government told you whom you could or could not marry. We can all agree that marriage is about love. I have heard some folks say that government should get out of the way of people’s personal freedoms. Here is your opportunity – vote no on the marriage amendment.

Bob Cannella Eagan

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It’s worthwhile Burnsville to volunteer in Debate over community To the editor: speedway National Volunteer Week (April 15-21) recog- should be fair

nizes the importance of volunteering. I am one of those volunteers with the organization Kids ’n Kinship. It serves the communities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount. It is a friendship mentoring program matching adult volunteers with children 5-16 in need of a supportive relationship. We meet with our mentees weekly with activities which are fun for both. Four times a year all the mentors and mentees meet Bill Randall together: for swimming Eagan and basketball and lunch at the Burnsville YMCA; for rollerskating; for bowling; and at the beautiful YMCA Camp Streefland. Other times free tickets are available to the Twins, To the editor: theater and concerts. Congratulations are in

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My mentee and I have attended several plays, attended a Twins game, and a University of Minnesota gymnastic meet. Right around home, we have cooked meals together, biked, cross country skied, played disc golf, had fun at a water park and read several books. Throughout Kids ’n Kinship’s 40 years it has matched over 2,000 children with adults. At this time the organization needs 14 women to mentor girls and 27 men to mentor boys. This is a very worthwhile experience for me. I have learned how one young girl can overcome one obstacle after another with her positive attitude. I encourage you to join us and call Kids ’n Kinship, (952) 892-6388, www.kidsnkinship.org.

To the editor: I always hear the negative impacts of everything, from politics to the anti-Minnesota Speedway Park petitions. I would like the positives of the speedway proposed to be built in Elko New Market put alongside the negatives of the speedway and let the people decide by a vote. Most of all be equal on both sides, print the facts from both sides and be fair. One-sidedness, blame and pointing fingers need to stay elsewhere, not in Elko New Market. Mark D. Halvorson Elko New Market

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Edward Wallin, age 54, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 18, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward D. and Ruth (Ecklund) Wallin and brother Mark Wallin. Ed was survived by his brother, David J. Wallin; who recently passed on April 13th, 2012; sister, Sheryl Wallin; nephew, David A. Wallin. Uncles, aunts, cousins and many friends. A funeral service was held 11 AM Thursday, March 22, 2012 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 20165 Heath Ave., Lakeville. Interment was at Lakeville Grove Cemetery.

Age 60 of Chanhassen, formerly of Farmington/Lakeville area. John went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 9th, 2012 after a very courageous battle with brain cancer. Preceded in death by father James Edwin and father-in-law Harry Walter. Survived by wife, Carol, daughters, Tanya (Aaron) Golle, KC Harmer and step-daughter Stacey (Dan) Vanella and their mother JoEllen, mother Austa, sister Holly (Doug) Jorgenson, brother Jim (Kathy) Harmer, niece Wendy (Dan) Kooda and her family, nephews Adam (Amy) Harmer, Bart (Nicole) Harmer, Rob (Julie) Jorgenson, Chad (Jessie) Harmer and their families. Also survived by extended family; mother-in-law Marian Walter, sisters-in-law Janet (David Wanner) Walter, Mary (Richard) Strand and brother-in-law Mike (Jennifer) Walter and their families. As well as many other relatives, many, many dear friends and last, but not least, his beloved Lab, Jessie. A special thank you to Dr. Trusheim and his entire staff at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, our girls in the Infusion Center and Allina Hospice for all of the care they provided to not only Dad, but our entire family. A celebration of John's life will be held on Sunday, May 6 at 1pm at the Harmer farm in Lakeville.

Thomas G. Hammang Age 78, of Burnsville passed away on April 14, 2012. Survived by loving wife Mary, children Tom (Faith) Hammang, Bradley (Patti) Hammang, Renee (Rich) Capuzzi, David (Renee) Hammang, and Daniel Hammang. Step Children Nicole (Dan) Smith and Jason (Lindsay) Phillips. 11 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren. Funeral Service was held 11AM Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at St. James Lutheran Church, 3650 Williams Dr. Burnsville, MN. Visitation was 5-8pm Tuesday, April 17 at White Funeral Home, 12804 Nicollet Ave. S. and also one hour prior to service at church. Interment, Acacia Park Cemetery, Mendota Heights, MN. White Funeral Home Burnsville 952-894-5080 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

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Sieleni - Malecha Christine Elizabeth Sieleni and Justin Joseph Malecha were married November 5, 2011. Christine is the daughter of Thomas and Gretchen Sieleni of Inver Grove Heights, MN. A 2004 graduate of Simley High School and earned a degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. She is employed by Golden Valley Golf and Country Club as a Catering and Sales Manager. Justin is the son of Dennis and Pauline Malecha of Lakeville, MN. A 2004 graduate of Lakeville High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. He is co-owner of “Outdoor Innovations” (landscapes/lawn maintenance/snow removal). The wedding was held at All Saints Catholic Church in Lakeville, Mn., followed by a reception and dance at the Mendakota Country Club in Mendota Heights, MN. The couple honeymooned near Superior Shores, MN, followed by a trip to Hawaii.

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Eldon G. “Gary” Burdick Age 87, of Burnsville, passed away on April 15, 2012. Eldon is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; son, David; siblings, William, Louise and Millie. He is survived by his loving daughters, Susan (Matthew) Hedge and Dawn Burdick; grandchildren, Benjamin, Nicholas and Isabelle; siblings, Virginia ‘Ginny’ Moore and Robert (Dodie) Burdick. A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 27, 2012 at 1:45 PM at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, please meet in assembly area # 5 at 1:30 PM. White Funeral Home Burnsville 952 894 5080 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

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Bruneau Phillips Phil and Kelly Bruneau of Lakeville are pleased to announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter Marlow to Andrew Phillips, son of Janet and the late William Phillips of Darnestown, Maryland. Marlow, a 2005 graduate of Lakeville High School, received her BSN at the University of Virginia and is presently a nurse at Duke Hospital in Durham, NC. Andrew graduated from Stanford University with a major in the Classics and is presently working on a Masters of Commerce at the University of Virginia. The couple plans to reside in San Francisco after their July wedding.

coached the Minnesota Strikers indoor and outdoor teams in the 1980s. Merrick has been director of soccer development at the National Sports Center in Blaine and has worked with a number of local clubs, including the Lakeville Soccer Association. He continues to run his own soccer training company, called Kicks Best. Merrick, who was named to the Eagan position last week, was scheduled to meet with Wildcats players and parents on Wednesday. He has not yet hired a staff because he is still talking with last year’s assistant coaches. “I’m new to the program,” he said. “I have not seen Eagan’s players play. I have to learn about the players, and they have to learn about me. But I’m coming in with no preconceived notions.” He said his basic soccer philosophy is “attack with four and defend with six.” Beyond that, the Eagan players’ abilities will dictate the style of play. Because he was a defender during his playing career, Merrick said he understands that some will assume that he will coach a rigid, conservative style. He said he hopes to prove that assumption to be incorrect. “I believe offense comes from good defense, and I want us to play some exciting soccer because I think that should be an integral part of the high school game,” he said. As he started his coaching career, Merrick made tapes of games he pulled in from all over the world on an old satellite dish. He said he still has them and refers to them frequently. “They were games from England, Germany, South America,” he said. “As I watched them, I saw how great players tried to score goals, and I’ll try to bring that to our high school players. I think we can show them aspects of the game they haven’t seen before.” Merrick played three games for England’s Under-17 national team in 1968, then played on two professional clubs before joining the Kicks. Merrick played for the Kicks from 1976 to 1979, and again for 12 games in 1981. The team was runner-up in the North American Soccer League in 1976. During the Kicks’ heyday in the late 1970s, the team drew large crowds to Metropolitan Stadium for home games. The league also gained a high profile as top players came to the United States to play in the summer (the NASL season coincided with the off-season for many of the world’s best leagues). Merrick wanted to see what it was like. He moved into an Eagan apartment building that housed a number of Kicks players. Before long, he decided he wanted to stay. “I was coming over for three months and had no intention of staying in the U.S.,” he said. “I came over with two children, ages 3 and 1. It was going to be a vacation for my family and a working holiday for me. “After six weeks, I called my agent and told him I was going to stay in America. I called my real estate agent and told him to sell my house.” He’s spread his soccer knowledge in Minnesota ever since. Mike Shaughnessy is at mike. shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS MULTI-SITE BITUMINOUS REPAIRS LAKEVILLE, MINNESOTA 55044 Independent School District #194 will receive single prime sealed bids for the Multi-Site Bituminous Repairs until 2:00 p.m. local time on May 3, 2012 at the Independent School District #194 District Office, 8670 210th Street West, Lakeville, Minnesota, 55044, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidding documents, including the Proposal Form, Drawings and Specifications, will be on file at the Offices of the Architect, Wold Architects and Engineers, 305 St. Peter Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102. (651) 227-7773; at the Minneapolis Builders Exchange; Builders Exchange at St. Paul; McGraw Hill Construction/Dodge Plan Center; Reed Construction; iSqFt Plan Room (Brooklyn Center); and from American Reprographics Company at www.e-arc.com. This project includes: Crack fill, sealcoat, and repair of existing bituminous parking surfaces at multiple facilities throughout the School District. American Reprographic Company, 2007 E. 24th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 722-2303, facsimile (612) 722-3745, will provide complete sets of the Bidding Documents to prospective bidders and subcontractors. The copies will be available about April 16, 2012. Both a deposit check in the amount of $70 and a non-refundable check in the amount of $30 made out to "Independent School District #194" for each set ordered are required or Bidding Documents may be ordered via the internet at www.ersdigital.com and clicking on the PlanWell icon, then the Public Plan Room icon, select “Multi-Site Bituminous Repairs”. The following information must accompany the deposit: Company name, mailing address, street address, phone and facsimile numbers and type of bidder (i.e. General, Subcontractor to General, or other). A refund of $70 will be sent to prime contractors who submit a bid to the Owner and subcontractors for each set (including addenda) returned to American Reprographics Company in good condition within ten (10) calendar days of the award date, subject to the conditions of AIA Document A701. Returns will not be given if the plans are returned to the Architect's Office. Make proposals on the bid forms supplied in the Project Manual. No oral, telegraphic or telephonic proposals or modifications will be considered. Submit with each bid, a certified check or acceptable bidder's bond payable Independent School District #194 in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Performance Bond. Bids may not be withdrawn within thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of opening bids, without the consent of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to accept any bid or to reject any or all bids, or parts of such bids, and waive informalities or irregularities in bidding. The Owner requires Substantial Completion of the project on or before August 17, 2012. Board of Education Independent School District No. 194 8670 210th Street West Lakeville, Minnesota 55044 Kathy Lewis, Clerk Publish: April 20, 2012 & April 27, 2012 2980503 4/20-4/27/12

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF EAGAN APPLICANT: Allison Kern, NLD Eagan LLC REQUEST: A Variance of 40 feet to the required 50 foot right of way setback, to allow construction of a new building. LOCATION/LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, Block 1, Town Centre 70 Fifth Addition TIME OF HEARING: City Council Meeting: May 1, 2012 at 6:30 pm 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: S h e r w i n W i l liams CASE #: 15-VA-03-04-12 CITY OF EAGAN Christina Scipioni - City Clerk 2981070 4/20/12

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CITY OF BURNSVILLE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE A Public Hearing will be held on May 8, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible by the Burnsville Economic Development Authority (EDA), 100 Civic Center Parkway, in the Council Chambers regarding the sale of EDA owned land located at the southeast corner of Cliff Rd. and River Ridge Boulevard (Lot One, Block One, Cliff River Ridge). All persons desiring to speak on this item are encouraged to attend. For more information concerning this request, please contact Skip Nienhaus, Economic Development Coordinator at the City of Burnsville at (952) 895-4454. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Macheal Brooks, City Clerk City of Burnsville, Minnesota 2980000 4/20/12

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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. 2981091 4/20/12

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS MULTI-SITE FLOORING REPLACEMENT LAKEVILLE, MINNESOTA Lakeville Area Public Schools (ISD #194) will receive single prime sealed bids for the Multi-Site Flooring Replacement until 2:00 p.m. local time on May 2, 2012 at the District Office, 8670 210th Street West, Lakeville, Minnesota 55044, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidding documents, including the Proposal Form, Drawings and Specifications, will be on file at the Offices of the Architect, Wold Architects and Engineers, 305 St. Peter Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102. (651) 227-7773; at the Minneapolis Builders Exchange; Builders Exchange at St. Paul; McGraw Hill Construction/Dodge Plan Center; Reed Construction; iSqFt Plan Room (St. Paul, MN); and from PlanWell at www.e-arc.com. This project includes: Removal and replacement of existing carpet and VCT flooring at multiple facilities throughout the School District. American Reprographic Company, 2007 E. 24th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 722-2303, facsimile (612) 722-3745, will provide complete sets of the Bidding Documents to prospective bidders and subcontractors. The copies will be available about April 16, 2012. Both a deposit check in the amount of $70 and a non-refundable check in the amount of $30 made out to "Lakeville Area Public Schools (ISD #194)" for each set ordered are required or Bidding Documents may be ordered via the internet at www.e-arc.com and clicking on the PlanWell icon, then the Public Plan Room icon, select Multi-Site Flooring Replacement. The following information must accompany the deposit: Company name, mailing address, street address, phone and facsimile numbers and type of bidder (i.e. General, Mechanical or Electrical Subcontractor to General, or other). A refund of $70 will be sent to prime contractors who submit a bid to the Owner and subcontractors for each set (including addenda) returned to American Reprographic Company in good condition within ten (10) calendar days of the award date, subject to the conditions of AIA Document A701. Refunds will not be given if the plans are returned to the Architect's Office. Make proposals on the bid forms supplied in the Project Manual. No oral, telegraphic or telephonic proposals or modifications will be considered. Submit with each bid, a certified check or acceptable bidder's bond payable to Lakeville Area Public Schools (ISD #194) in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Performance Bond. Bids may not be withdrawn within thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of opening bids, without the consent of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to accept any bid or to reject any or all bids, or parts of such bids, and waive informalities or irregularities in bidding. The Owner requires Substantial Completion of the project on or before August 17, 2012. Independent School District No. 194 8670 210th Street West Lakeville, Minnesota 55044 Kathy Lewis, Clerk Publish: April 20, 2012 & April 27, 2012 2980796 4/20-4/27/12

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This is a summary of the Independent School District No. 194 Special Board of Education Retreat on Friday, March 23, 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 1:03 p.m. All board members and Superintendent Snyder were present. The Board toured the model classrooms at CLEC. Discussions held: Board self evaluation process; communication methods/strategies; district strategic visioning; work of leadership groups; restructuring and realignment of leadership systems; district-wide survey questions; CLEC next steps; and budget assumptions, 2011-13 non-affiliated contracts. Meeting adjourned at 5:37 p.m. ____________________________________ This is a summary of the Independent School District No.194 Regular School Board Meeting on Tues, March 27, 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 7:02 p.m. followed by pledge of allegiance. All board members and administrators were present. Consent agenda items approved: minutes of the meetings on March 13 & 20; resignations, leave of absence requests, employment recommendations; payment of bills and claims subject to annual audit; wire transfers and investments as presented; donations; and fieldtrips. Consent agenda discussion: Following discussion, medical insurance contract renewal was approved. Reports presented: Gifted update; NWEA update; iLearn 194 update; key work of school boards discussion. Recommended actions approved: 2011-13 Non-affiliated employee agreements; compensation adjustments to address findings of non-affiliated study; resolution relating to $12.3M general obligation tax anticipation certificates of indebtedness, series 2012A; resolution providing for the sale of general obligation school building refunding bonds, series 2012C. Adjournment at 9:26 p.m. 2973645 4/20/12

CITY OF BURNSVILLE BURNSVILLE, MINNESOTA -ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS -

2012 Street Reconstruction Projects (City Project No. 12-101) Wood Park North Area (12-101C) Interlachen Woods Area (12-101D) 2012 Street Rehabilitation Projects (City Project No. 12-102) Southcross Area (12-102B), (SAP 179-113-028) Portland Area (12-102C), (SAP 179-101-016) 2012 Cliff Road Surfacing Cliff Road Overlay (12-309) 2012 Phosphorus Reduction Project 143rd St/Park Avenue (12-314) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed proposals will be received by the City Council of the City of Burnsville at 100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, MN 55337, until 1:00 p.m., on Tuesday the 1st day of May, 2012, for the making of the following described local improvements under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, said proposal for the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction, complete in place of the following approximate quantities: 16,000 7,200 800 110 17 313 8 8,800 56,000 31,900 7,400 7,000 43,100 490

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The bids must be submitted on Proposal Forms provided in accordance with the Contract Documents, Plans and Specifications as prepared by the City Engineer, which are on file with the City Clerk and may be obtained at the office of the City Engineer. Digital copies of the Contract Documents can be obtained at www.questcdn.com or www.burnsville.org/bids. The QuestCDN project number for the Portland area and related construction projects is #1919211. Bidders can download the Contract Documents for $20 by searching for the project on the QuestCDN website's Project Search page or selecting the Engineering/Public Work Bid link and then the project on the Burnsville website. 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. Bidders can also view the Contract Documents at either website free of charge. No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk of the City of Burnsville endorsed upon the outside wrapper with a brief statement or summary as to the work for which the bids is made and accompanied by a cash deposit, certified check, bid bond, or cashier's check payable to the City of Burnsville in the amount of five percent (5%) of the amount of bid, to be forfeited as liquidated damages in the event that the bid is accepted and the bidder shall fail to promptly enter into a written contract and furnish the required bond. The City of Burnsville reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, and to award the bid in the best interest of the City. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days. Immediately following expiration of the time for receiving bids, the City Clerk and engineer will publicly open bids in the City Hall. The Council will consider such bids in the Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 8th, 2012. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Macheal Brooks, City Clerk City of Burnsville, Minnesota Published in the Burnsville Sun Thisweek April 13th and April 20th, 2012 Published in the Finance & Commerce on April 6th and 13th, 2012 2966730 4/13-4/20/12

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MULTI-SITE WALL FINISH PROJECT Lakeville, Minnesota Independent School District #194 will receive single prime sealed bids for the Multi-Site Wall Finish Project until 3:00 p.m. local time on May 2, 2012 at the District Office, 8670 210th Street West, Lakeville, Minnesota, 55044, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidding documents, including the Bid Form, Drawings and Specifications, will be on file at the Offices of the 7773; at the Minneapolis Builders Exchange; Builders Exchange at St. Paul; McGraw Hill Construction/Dodge Plan Center; Reed Construction; iSqFt Plan Room (St. Paul, MN); St. Cloud Builders Exchange; and from American Reprographics Company at www.e-arc.com. This project includes: Vinyl wall covering removal, substrate preparation and repainting of existing surfaces at multiple facilities throughout the District. American Reprographics Company, 2007 E. 24th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 722-2303, facsimile (612) 722-3745, will provide complete sets of the Bidding Documents to prospective bidders and subcontractors. The copies will be available about April 16, 2012. Both a deposit check in the amount of $70.00 and a non-refundable check in the amount of $30.00 made out to "Independent School District #194" for each set ordered are required or Bidding Documents may be ordered via the internet at www.e-arc.com. The following information must accompany the deposit: Company name, mailing address, street address, phone and facsimile numbers and type of bidder (i.e. General, Subcontractor to General, or other). A refund of $70.00 will be sent to prime contractors who submit a bid to the Owner and subcontractors for each set (including addenda) returned to American Reprographics Company in good condition within ten (10) calendar days of the award date, subject to the conditions of AIA Document A701. Refunds will not be given if the plans are returned to the Architect's Office. Make bids on the bid forms supplied in the Project Manual. No oral, telegraphic or telephonic bids or modifications will be considered. Submit with each bid, a certified check or acceptable bidder's bond payable to Independent School District #194 in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Performance Bond. Bids may not be withdrawn within thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of opening bids, without the consent of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to accept any bid or to reject any or all bids, or parts of such bids, and waive informalities or irregularities in bidding. The Owner requires Substantial Completion of the project on or before July 6, 2012 (Cherry View Elementary), July 27, 2012 (Lakeview Elementary) and August 17, 2012 (Lake Marion Elementary). Board of Education Independent School District No. 194 8670 210th Street West Lakeville, Minnesota 55044 Kathy Lewis, Clerk Publish: April 20, 2012 & April 27, 2012 DISTRICT # 194 2980823 4/20-4/27/12

Education District 196 students win all but one spot at state speech qualifier Students representing the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District captured 38 of the 39 state tournament qualifying spots at the Section 3AA tournament held April 10 at East Ridge High School. These students will be competing for medals at the State Speech Tournament for Class AA schools to be held Saturday, April 21, at Chanhassen High School. Eastview High School was named Section 3AA team champion and Eagan High School placed second.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS LAKEVILLE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND TENNIS RESURFACING 21135 JACQUARD AVENUE LAKEVILLE, MINNESOTA 55044 Independent School District #194 will receive single prime sealed bids for Lakeville South High School Track and Tennis Resurfacing until 2:00 p.m. local time on May 1, 2012 at the ISD #194 – District Office 8670 210th Street West, Lakeville, Minnesota 55044 at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidding documents, including the Proposal Form, Drawings and Specifications, will be on file at the Offices of the Architect, Wold Architects and Engineers, 305 St. Peter Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102. (651) 227-7773; at the Minneapolis Builders Exchange; Builders Exchange at St. Paul; McGraw Hill Construction/Dodge Plan Center; Reed Construction; iSqFt Plan Room (St. Paul, MN); and from PlanWell at www.e-arc.com. This project includes: Repair and resurfacing of the existing track and tennis courts at Lakeville South High School. American Reprographics Company, 2007 E. 24th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 722-2303, facsimile (612) 722-3745, will provide complete sets of the Bidding Documents to prospective bidders and subcontractors. The copies will be available about April 16, 2012. Both a deposit check in the amount of $70 and a non-refundable check in the amount of $30 made out to " Independent School District #194" for each set ordered are required or Bidding Documents may be ordered via the internet at www.e-arc.com and clicking on the PlanWell icon, then the Public Plan Room icon, select Lakeville South High School Track and Tennis Resurfacing. The following information must accompany the deposit: Company name, mailing address, street address, phone and facsimile numbers and type of bidder (i.e. General, Mechanical or Electrical Subcontractor to General, or other). A refund of $70 will be sent to prime contractors who submit a bid to the Owner and subcontractors for each set (including addenda) returned to American Reprographics Company in good condition within ten (10) calendar days of the award date, subject to the conditions of AIA Document A701. Refunds will not be given if the plans are returned to the Architect's Office. Make proposals on the bid forms supplied in the Project Manual. No oral, telegraphic or telephonic proposals or modifications will be considered. Submit with each bid, a certified check or acceptable bidder's bond payable to Independent School District #194 in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Performance Bond. Bids may not be withdrawn within thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of opening bids, without the consent of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to accept any bid or to reject any or all bids, or parts of such bids, and waive informalities or irregularities in bidding. The Owner requires Substantial Completion of the project on or before August 3, 2012 Independent School District No. 194 8670 210th Street West Lakeville, Minnesota 55044 Kathy Lewis, Clerk Publish: April 20, 2012 & April 27, 2012 2980746 4/20-4/27/12

PUBLIC NOTICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 196 Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools Educating our students to reach their full potential ROSEMOUNT MIDDLE SCHOOL UNDERGROUND PIPING REPLACEMENT Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the Rosemount Middle School Underground Piping Replacement by Independent School District 196, at the Facilities and Grounds Office located at 14445 Diamond Path West, Rosemount, MN 55068, until 10:00 a.m., May 4, 2012, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. This project includes: Replace existing underground heating piping. 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 2979902 4/20-4/27/12

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS LAKEVILLE NORTH HIGH SCHOOL ROOF REPLACEMENT Lakeville North High School 19600 IPAVA AVENUE LAKEVILLE, MINNESOTA 55044 Lakeville Area Public Schools (ISD #194) will receive single prime sealed bids for the Lakeville North High School Roof Replacement until 2 p.m. local time on May 3, 2012 at the District Office, 8670 210th Street West, Lakeville Minnesota 55044, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidding documents, including the Proposal Form, Drawings and Specifications, will be on file at the Offices of the Architect, Wold Architects and Engineers, 305 St. Peter Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102. (651) 227-7773; at the Minneapolis Builders Exchange; Builders Exchange at St. Paul; McGraw Hill Construction /Dodge Plan Center; Reed Construction; iSqFt Plan Room (St. Paul, MN); and from Plan Well at American Reprographics Company at www.earc.com. This project includes: Complete tear-off and re-roof of a portion of Lakeville North High School Roof with 90-mil fully adhered EPDM. American Reprographics Company, 2007 E. 24th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 722-2303, facsimile (612) 722-3745, will provide complete sets of the Bidding Documents to prospective bidders and subcontractors. The copies will be available about April 16, 2012. Both a deposit check in the amount of $70 and a non-refundable check in the amount of $30 made out to “Lakeville Area Public Schools (ISD #194)” for each set ordered are required or Bidding Documents may be ordered via the internet at www.e-arc.com and clicking on the PlanWell icon, then the Public Plan Room icon, select Lakeville North High School Roof Replacement. The following information must accompany the deposit: Company name, mailing address, street address, phone and facsimile numbers and type of bidder (i.e. General, Mechanical or Electrical Subcontractor to General, or other). A refund of $70 will be sent to prime contractors who submit a bid to the Owner and subcontractors for each set (including addenda) returned to American Reprographics Company in good condition within ten (10) calendar days of the award date, subject to the conditions of AIA Document A701. Refunds will not be given if the plans are returned to the Architect’s Office. Make proposals on the bid forms supplied in the Project Manual. No oral, telegraphic or telephonic proposals or modifications will be considered. Submit with each bid, a certified check or acceptable bidder’s bond payable to Lakeville Area Public Schools (ISD #194) in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Performance Bond. Bids may not be withdrawn within thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of opening bids, without the consent of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to accept any bid or to reject any or all bids, or parts of such bids, and waive informalities or irregularities in bidding. The Owner requires Substantial Completion of the project on or before August 17, 2012. Independent School District No. 194 8670 210th Street West Lakeville, Minnesota 55044 Kathy Lewis, Clerk Publish: April 20, 2012 & April 27, 2012 2980613 4/20-4/27/12

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CRYSTAL LAKE EDUCATION CENTER IMPROVEMENTS 16250 Ipava Avenue Lakeville, Minnesota Independent School District #194 will receive single prime sealed bids for Crystal Lake Center Improvements until 2:00 p.m. local time on May 1, 2012 at the Independent School District #194, District Office, 8670 210th Street West, Lakeville, Minnesota 55044, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidding documents, including the Proposal Form, Drawings and Specifications, will be on file at the Offices of the Architect, Wold Architects and Engineers, 305 St. Peter Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102. (651) 227-7773; at the Minneapolis Builders Exchange; Builders Exchange at St. Paul; McGraw Hill Construction/Dodge Plan Center; Reed Construction; iSqFt Plan Room (St. Paul, MN); Albert Lea Builders Exchange; Builders Exchange of Rochester, and from PlanWell at www.e-arc.com. This project modifications includes: Interior improvements to the Crystal Lake Education Center, including new interior finishes, mechanical, electrical, doors and door hardware, minor space reorganization. American Reprographics Company, 2007 E. 24th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 722-2303, facsimile (612) 722-3745, will provide complete sets of the Bidding Documents to prospective bidders and subcontractors. The copies will be available about April 16. Both a deposit check in the amount of $70.00 and a non-refundable check in the amount of $30.00 made out to "Independent School District #194" for each set ordered are required or Bidding Documents may be ordered via the internet at www.e-arc.com and clicking on the PlanWell icon, then the Public Plan Room icon, select Crystal Lake Center Improvements. The following information must accompany the deposit: Company name, mailing address, street address, phone and facsimile numbers and type of bidder (i.e. General, Mechanical or Electrical Subcontractor to General, or other). A refund of $70.00 will be sent to prime contractors who submit a bid to the Owner and subcontractors for each set (including addenda) returned to American Reprographics Company in good condition within ten (10) calendar days of the award date, subject to the conditions of AIA Document A701. Refunds will not be given if the plans are returned to the Architect's Office. Make proposals on the bid forms supplied in the Project Manual. No oral, telegraphic or telephonic proposals or modifications will be considered. Submit with each bid, a certified check or acceptable bidder's bond payable to Independent School District #194 in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Performance Bond. Bids may not be withdrawn within thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of opening bids, without the consent of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to accept any bid or to reject any or all bids, or parts of such bids, and waive informalities or irregularities in bidding. The Owner requires Substantial Completion of the project on or before August 3, 2012. Independent School District No. 194 8670 210th Street West Lakeville, Minnesota 55044 Kathy Lewis, Clerk Publish: April 20, 2012 & April 27, 2012 DISTRICT #194 2980786 4/20-4/27/12

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Sun Thisweek April 20, 2012

Programmed to succeed

Photo by Jessica Harper

The Eagan High School robotics team will compete April 26-28 in the national FIRST Championship in St. Louis, Mo., after finishing among the top high school robotic teams in the state.

Eagan robotics team advances to national tournament by Jessica Harper Sun Thisweek

Eagan High School has proved once again it is among the best in the state in robotics. Members of its robotics team, 2220 Blue Twilight, will compete April 26-28 at the National FIRST championship in St. Louis, Mo. for the second time in three years. “It’s quite an accomplishment to be returning,” said Jim Lynch, adviser of the Eagan team. The team qualified for the national tournament after receiving high scores at the regional FIRST competition last month at the University of Minnesota. The national organization, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), was founded in the East Coast by an inventor and entrepreneur who wanted to inspire young

people to pursue science, according to its website. Blue Twilight is comprised of 61 members, which makes it one of the largest teams in the state. Each team member plays an integral part by either writing grants, giving presentations or designing, building or programming the robots. Its robot, Antares, held its own as an offensive player during the rebound rumble, a basketball-like game designed by FIRST. “We put a lot of pushing power and torque into it as we focused on the end game,” said EHS sophomore Christine Le. Le said she decided to join the team after competing in the FIRST Lego competitions in middle school. “I like the whole atmosphere,” she said. “It’s intense competition but we still work well with other teams.” Teammate Marshall

Mueller said he too enjoys the sport’s competitive nature. But it was the sophomore’s love for engineering and design that enticed him to join the team. In addition to finishing among the state’s top teams, Blue Twilight received the Engineering Inspiration Award. The award recognizes teams that demonstrate exceptional respect and appreciation for engineering and engineers within their school and the community. Eagan High School formed the robotics team during the 2006-2007 school year. At the time, Minnesota had only a handful of teams, which has since grown to 154 across the state. The student-led program is funded almost entirely by corporate sponsorships.

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Left: Eagan High School sophomore Christine Le repairs the team’s robot, Antares, during the regional FIRST Robotics competition last month at the University of Minnesota. The team will go on to compete in national tournament next week in St. Louis, Mo.

Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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April 20, 2012 Sun Thisweek

Mature Lifestyles

Workshop aims to show everyone has a story to tell Participants to turn oral histories into timeless tales by Emily Hedges Special to Sun Thisweek

Remember a time you were embarrassed, or a time you failed? What job did you love? What was your best friend like? Helping memories emerge that might not have seen the light of day in decades, or ever, is the purpose behind the city of Eagan’s new workshop, Life Stories: Memories into Memoirs. “We’re not trying to write whole life stories. It’s about capturing memories,” said David Coward, storyteller, genealogist and librarian who will teach the workshop. “None of us is here forever. Our stories will continue to live if they are in writing.” Coward has worked in public and academic libraries for over 20 years, the last five years with the Dakota County Library system at the Wescott branch in Eagan. He is primarily a children’s librarian but has a passion for storytelling for all ages. “Children are regularly given the opportunity to hear and tell stories, but adults are not,” Coward said. “I approached Loudi (Rivamonte, recreation supervisor for the City of Eagan), and her enthusiasm was infectious.” Rivamonte knew from surveys and feedback that residents, especially seniors, would be open to a workshop like this. “Many people have no idea where to start. They have collections of things, with no idea how to go from oral to written, or written to oral,” she said. Finding the right prompt is the way to get someone talking. This is how Coward hopes to help students access specific memories and find a particular story to tell. “Most folks already re-

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David Coward, storyteller, genealogist and librarian will teach a class on storytelling in Eagan. member this and that story from Grandma. I want to encourage the ones you haven’t heard before,” he said. “How many have ever been asked, ‘Grandma, tell us about your life?’ It’s better to start with, ‘Tell me about the home you grew up in,’ ” for example. Coward already teaches a two-hour basic course with the library on how to use online resources to uncover family history and genealogy. “The census figures and other documents are like the skeleton, with names, places and dates, etc.,” he said. “The stories are the part

that flesh it out and bring our ancestors to life.” The structure of the workshop will be informal. “I want to create a space where folks can tell their stories in a safe setting. The intent of the course is to get people comfortable with it,” said Coward. The two-part workshop will begin May 14 when participants are encouraged to recall and share story images. Coward will then ask students to take those ideas and comments received during class home and put them into writing to be shared See workshop, 9A

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Lakeville Seniors The Lakeville Senior Center is located at 20732 Holt Ave. Senior center inquiries can be directed to Linda Walter, senior coordinator, at (952) 985-4622 or lwalter@lakevillemn. gov.

What papers to keep, what not to keep

Penny Springer will give a presentation at 10 a.m. Friday, May 4, on what papers are important to keep and what papers can be discarded. Sign up by April 23. Cost: two punches.

Men’s golf

The Lakeville Senior Center’s men’s golf league plays at Gopher Hills in Miesville on Wednesday mornings May 2 through Oct. 17. Golfers must be members of the Lakeville

Senior Center and pay a $5 league fee at time of registration. Cost per round of golf (including cart) is $20 plus tax. Regular golfers and subs are needed. Carpooling is available. Golfers usually lunch at King’s Place in Miesville after their golf game. Sign up at the senior center or call (952) 985-4622 for more information.

Shredding event

A shredding event will be held Friday, May 18, at the senior center. Cost is $5 per person.

Driver safety classes

An eight-hour driver improvement course will be offered by the Minnesota Highway Safety and Research Center from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on April 23 and

24. Cost is $24 per person. Call 1-888-234-1294 to register.

Medica information meeting

A Medica representative will be at the senior center at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 26, to answer questions.

Pacific Northwest wine cruise & tour

This cruise and tour will be Sept. 13-22. Visit Vancouver, Nanaimo and Victoria in the province of British Columbia. Tour wineries in San Francisco, the Napa Valley, Monterey and San Diego. Prices start at $2,679. Call the senior center for more information.

Aging and wellness expo set The Elder Resource Association-South of the River will hold its Spring Aging and Wellness Expo from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 26, at Burnsville City Hall, 100 Civic Center Parkway,

Burnsville. The event is free. Exhibits will include free health screenings, information on caregiver resources, giveaways, door prizes and more. There will be an “Ask

the Expert Panel” from 4 to 5:30 p.m. featuring experts in funeral planning, law, Medicare and VA benefits. For more details, visit www.erasouth.org/expo. html.

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those who have a story they want to pass on, it’s a way to connect with those who have gone before us.” These stories are what give meaning to life, although he knows that appreciation for family history sometimes takes years to acquire. “A lot of people get discouraged because they think no one cares. I love this quote from my son: ‘I know it’s interesting, Dad. I’ll be getting interested in about 30 years,’ ” Coward said. The two-day workshop will be May 14 and 21, 9:3011:30 a.m. in the Eagan Community Center Lone Oak Room. The cost is $3 per person for refreshments.

Register by May 9 by calling (651) 675-5500. Space is limited to 15 students. For anyone interested in learning how to begin basic genealogy research, Coward will present the free class, “Family History on the Internet” on April 24, 2-4 p.m. at the Wescott Library. Registration begins April 10. Call (651) 450-2900 for more information. On April 25, he will be the guest speaker at a potluck from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Eagan’s Municipal Center, Eagan Room, where he will answer questions on genealogy resources, his class offerings and the importance of storytelling.

during the May 21 class. For anyone who is hesitant to register because they’ve never written creatively before, Coward encourages them to give it a try. “We try to meet everyone at their particular area of need,” he said. “I hope we do get people who have never written before. The only skill required is remembering.” While some people might want to write with the intention of becoming a best seller, Coward says that is not most people’s goal. “Our stories are our gift to the future,” he said. “For

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Food company expansion approved New tower, odor control planned by John Gessner Sun Thisweek

It’s onward and upward for Quality Ingredients Corp., a Burnsville foodprocessing business planning to expand. The company gained City Council approval April 17 to exceed height limits for a second tower it plans to build. The council approved a conditional use permit allowing a 67-foot building addition, which exceeds the 45-foot height limit for buildings zoned I-3 (office and industrial park). QIC is located south of County Road 42 at 14300 Rosemount Drive. The company’s primary

business is converting wet food ingredients and food blends into powders used by other food companies to add nutritional value, delivery systems, flavor or color to their products. The new tower will add drying capacity for the powders. The addition, which totals 1,600 square feet, will be on the northwest corner of the building. QIC has been in Burnsville since 1987. It expanded in 1997 and now has a 52,000-square-foot building. Its existing drying tower is about 49 feet high. The conditional use permit will also bring that tower into compliance with the zoning ordinance. Bob Freemore, general programs director for QIC, said the company hopes to add about 20 jobs with the

expansion. Along with the project, the company plans to install a thermal oxidizer to eliminate odors from the drying process. “Certain odors emitted by products processed at QIC have been problems for the surrounding area, both commercial and residential neighbors,” said a city staff report. As Council Member Dan Kealey put it, on days when the wind’s just right, some neighbors say it “smells like Cheetos in their house.” Neighbors will welcome the new odor control, Kealey said. John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Maguire challenges Carlson endorsement by Jessica Harper Sun Thisweek

Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire announced on April 18 he is contesting the DFL endorsement of Jim Carlson in the new Senate District 51. Maguire filed an official challenge Wednesday with the Minnesota DFL requesting party officials to vacate the March 24 endorsement of Jim Carlson. Maguire said the party should hold a primary in August to determine who will challenge Sen. Ted Daley, R-Eagan, in the November election. Carlson, who was unseated in 2010 by Daley, contended with Maguire for the endorsement in a highprofile campaign. “This endorsement was made under false pretense,” Maguire said in an interview with Sun Thisweek. “There is no evidence it was mischief or voter tampering but some human error was involved.” Maguire’s challenge follows last week’s discovery

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by local party officers that some delegate votes were not counted at last month’s DFL convention. Responding to delegate concerns convention organizers and party officers discovered a series of vote counting errors and failures to report or count votes cast for Maguire in each of the convention’s first three ballots. The official count in the fourth round of ballots gave Carlson 200 delegate votes, or 60 percent of the ballots. Maguire took 133 delegate votes, or 40 percent. “It’s an unfortunate cir-

cumstance for everyone involved,” Maguire said. “Those errors changed the dynamics of the convention. ... We want to ensure the process has integrity.” When asked whether he believes a primary will tip the votes in his favor, Maguire said: “We believe that we’re the DFL’s strongest candidate to beat Ted Daley and that voters want a new choice. This is an opportunity for them to demonstrate that.” Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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New retailer hopes to get Eagan running by Jessica Harper Sun Thisweek

Eagan native Brandon Fox has been an avid runner for years and has completed several marathons. Now the 24-year-old looks forward to sharing his love for the sport as manager of the Running Room, which is set to open next month in Eagan’s Promenade Shopping Center. “I’m excited to bring such a great place to Eagan,” he said. A grand opening celebration May 9 will include a 5K run/walk to benefit the Eagan and Lakeville Resource Centers, which is the largest food shelf program in Dakota County. Frank Shorter, a 1972 Olympic Marathon Gold Medalist and member of the U.S. Olympic, Distance and Track and Field halls of fame, will be in attendance that day. Attendees can also meet John Stanton, founder of the Running Room and the author of eight books. Part retail store and part training center, the Running Room provides gear and free programs for all activity levels, including a walking group. Fox said he believes the Running Room will complement other businesses in Promenade by providing something different that will attract people to the area. “People can come here to buy their gear or run with a group, and then stop at

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Eagan native Brandon Fox is eager to share his love for running as the manager of the Running Room, which is set to open May 9 in Eagan’s Promenade Shopping Center. A grand opening celebration is set for May 9. Starbucks or Panera for a bite to eat,” he said. Prior to becoming manager of the Eagan location, Fox worked as an assistant manager at the Running Room in Apple Valley. He said he most enjoys being around employees who are enthusiastic about the sport. The family-owned company was founded 27 years ago by Stanton, an avid runner who wanted to provide resources for runners. Stanton wasn’t always an athlete. The former food industry executive had spent years being inactive and noticed he was getting out of shape. “When I participated in a 2K, it was a wake up call,” he said. Shortly after the race,

Stanton began running every morning to lose weight. Soon he fell in love with the sport and began entering marathons and a triathlon. He opened his first store in 1984, and today he owns 115 Running Room locations in Canada and the United States. “Our success is in getting people running who perhaps thought they couldn’t be athletes,” Stanton said. Though the Running Room faces much competition from big box retailers and sporting goods stores, Stanton said the business has created a niche that makes it stand out from the rest. “You can find lots of products elsewhere but we have a friendly knowledgeable staff who are all runners themselves,” he said. While the recession has hit many other businesses in the industry, the Running Room has continued to thrive, Stanton said. “People are looking for an inexpensive stress relief and running gives them that,” he said. Though he declined to provide exact figures, Stanton said the company has remained profitable and continued to grow in the recession. The Running Room has opened five stores in the past three years alone, he said. Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Thisweekend Young dancer enters the spotlight Apple Valley eighth-grader to play lead role in Minnesota Dance Festival children’s ballet ing role in “The Ballet School,” one of the featured Dancing since the age productions at the Minnesoof 3, Maggie Selner is step- ta Dance Festival May 4-5 at ping into the spotlight this the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul. month. The Apple Valley eighth- It will be Selner’s third grader has landed the lead- time performing with her by Andrew Miller Sun Thisweek

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peers from Classical Ballet Academy at the annual dance festival, but it’s her first starring role there. And she’s been logging long hours for her role in “The Ballet School,” part of a trilogy written and choreographed by her Classical Ballet Academy instructor Andrew Rist. Leading up to the festival she’s been putting in 20-hour weeks in the studio. “I love the rehearsals with

my friends. It’s a challenging part to learn, but that doesn’t bother me,” said the 13-year-old homeschooler, who plans to attend high school at Chesterton Academy in Edina starting in the fall and hopes to one day become a ballet instructor. The success Selner has found on the stage has been a decade in the making. She started taking ballet classes 10 years ago at a now-defunct dance studio in Burns-

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Thirteen-year-old Maggie Selner of Apple Valley will be making her third appearance at the annual Minnesota Dance Festival next month when she stars in “The Ballet School.” role. “It’s a lot of endurance. ville. “She took to it right away If you can do that part, you and loved to perform,” Sel- can do anything.” ner’s mom, Brenda, said of To catch Selner in “The her first dance classes at age Ballet School” or for in3. “Half the kids were cry- formation about other Minnesota Dance Festival ing, but she loved it.” Selner scored her first big performances, visit www. part last December, when summerdancecamp.com. she played Clara in “The Nutcracker” at St. Paul’s Andrew Miller can be reached O’Shaughnessy Theater. at andrew.miller@ecm-inc. “You’re pretty much com or facebook.com/sunon stage the entire perfor- thisweek. mance,” she said of the Clara

theater and arts calendar To submit items for the Arts Calendar, email: darcy. odden@ecm-inc.com.

Camps The Allegro Choral Academy is now accepting registrations for its “Pitch Perfect” Summer Singing Camp June 18-21 at St. John’s in Lakeville for children ages 6 to 11. Find information and registration materials at www.allegroca.org or (952) 8468585, artisticdirector@allegroca. org. Comedy Adam Norwest with special guest Linda Aarons at 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 20, and Saturday, April 21, at MinneHAHA Comedy Club, 1583 E. First Ave., Shakopee (lower level of Dangerfield’s), (612) 860-9388, www. minnehahacomedyclub.com. Tickets: $13. Concerts The Minnesota Valley Men’s and Women’s Chorales will “Sing into Spring” with their concerts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 20, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rosemount, and Saturday, April 21, at Grace Lutheran Church in Apple Valley. Tickets are avail-

able at the door or from any chorale member for $5. Three local handbell ensembles will present “Bell Fantasia” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 27, at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Bells of the Lakes, the St. Olaf Handbell Choir and the Northern Lights Ringers will perform. Tickets range from $15 to $25 and can be purchased at the box office, at Ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 982-2787. South Metro Chorale will present “All Creation Sings” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4625 W. 125th St., Savage, and at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 29, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 20165 Heath Ave., Lakeville. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors. Purchase tickets by phone at (612) 386-4636 or email tickets@southmetrochorale.org. Information: www.southmetrochorale.org. Violin concert by Chad Hoopes, Minnesota Public Radio’s Artist in Residence, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Tickets range from $24 to $29 and are available at the arts center and online at www.lakevillemn.gov. Lorie Line’s “Live In The Sunshine” performance, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, at Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Tickets are $39 and are available at the arts center or by calling (952) 985-4640. Exhibits An exhibit of oil paintings by artist Holly Stone is on display through April 17 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Information: (952) 9854640. Poetry In celebration of National Poetry Month, Caponi Art Park and Learning Center is hosting a poetry performance workshop, “Frankenstein: Bring Your Words to Life,” on Monday, April 30, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Call (651) 4549412 to register. Theater The Chameleon Theatre Circle will present “True Love” at 7:30 p.m. April 20-21, 23, 2728 and at 2 p.m. April 29 at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. General admission tickets are $20 ($17 for seniors, students, audio description and ASL patrons) in person at the box office, via Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or www.ticketmaster.com. Expressions Community Theater will present “Mama Won’t Fly” at 7:30 p.m. April 20-21 and at 2 p.m. April 22 at the Lakeville Area Arts Centers, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased by calling (952) 985-4640. Burnsville High School Theatre Guild will present “Willy Wonka” at 7:30 p.m. April 19-21 and 26-28 and at 2 p.m. April 22 at Mraz Center, Burnsville High School, 600 E. Highway 13, Burnsville. Tickets are $8 for students, $9 for seniors, and $10 for adults. Tickets can be reserved

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Thisweekend theater and arts briefs Comedy for Caring is at BPAC The Second City Laugh Out Loud Tour will provide entertainment during Comedy for Caring, the Burnsville Rotary’s annual community fundraising event, to be held at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. S. Tickets are $36 orchestra and balcony; $75 VIP meet and greet. Tickets are available at the box office, ticketmaster.com or (800) 982-2787. In addition, an online auction will run April 1427 atwww.BiddingForGood.com/BurnsvilleRotary.

‘Wizard of Oz The Ballet’ is May 11-13 Twin Cities Ballet will perform “Wizard of Oz The Ballet” May 11-13 at Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600

Nicollet Ave. S. Tickets range from $12 to $26 and are available at the box office, via Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com. Group discounts are also available. Performances will be 7 p.m. Friday, May 11; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, May 12; and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 13. Visit www.TwinCitiesBallet.org or call (952) 452-3163 for more information.

Chorales to perform two concerts The Minnesota Valley Men’s Chorale and the Minnesota Valley Women’s Chorale will perform spring concerts Friday, April 20, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 13900 Biscayne Ave. W., Rosemount, and Saturday, April 21, at Grace Lutheran Church, 7800 W. County Road 42, Apple Valley. Both concerts are at 7:30 p.m. Singers in The Minnesota Valley Men’s Cho-

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Author-musician Eric Manos will be at Barnes & Noble, 1291 Promenade Place, Eagan, at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 22, to read from and sign copies of his recent book for children, “The Little Guitar.”

will include mural painting, a snaking community sculpture, and craft scavenger hunt. Caponi Art Park celebrates 20 years of art and nature in 2012. This year’s open house will also serve as an informal celebration of the 20th anniversary. Cake will be served and an exhibition of images from the art park’s history will be on display. In the event of severe weather, the event will be canceled. Weather-related announcements will be made via the park’s website (www.caponiartpark. org), e-newsletter, and Facebook page. The art park is open Tuesday through Sunday, May through October.

Caponi Art Park reopens May 1

‘Kara, Lost’ up for book award

rale High School Festival will also perform at the Saturday evening concert. Admission is a suggested donation of $5. Tickets are available at the door. For more information, visit www.mvmcsings.org or www.mvwcsings.org.

‘The Little Guitar’ book signing Eagan

To celebrate its seasonal reopening, Caponi Art Park will hold a free, family-friendly open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 5. Children’s art activities

Eagan author Susan Niz’s debut novel “Kara, Lost” has been named a finalist in the 2011 Midwest Book Awards for Literary Fiction. The winners will be announced May 9.

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Now in its 20th year, Music in the Zoo returns this summer with three months of concerts in the Minnesota Zoo’s outdoor amphitheater. Canadian indie rocker Feist (above) opens the concert series on June 2; also among the 30 or so acts booked this summer are Rufus Wainwright, David Gray, Barenaked Ladies and the B-52s. The full schedule can be found online at www.suemcclean.com/zoo. Tickets, ranging in price from $24 to $67, go on sale April 30 at all Ticketmaster locations.

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CALENDAR, from 12A online at www.MrazCenterTickets.com or purchased at the door. Easter Community Theatre will present “Godspell” at 7:30 p.m. April 19-21 and at 1 p.m. April 22 at Easter Lutheran Church - On the Hill, 4200 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for students and seniors and are available at easter.org/godspell or by calling (651) 452-3680. Lakeville South High School will present “The Wizard of Oz” at 7 p.m. April 20-21, 26-28 and at 2 p.m. April 28 in the school auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students/seniors. Ticket sales begin April 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the LSHS Commons, 21135 Jacquard Ave. Information: (952) 232-3322. “Ole & Lena’s 50th Wedding Anniversary and Vow Renewal” performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 11, and Saturday, May 12, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Tickets are $15. Call (952) 985-4640 for information.

Workshops/classes Music Together in the Valley offers classes for parents and their infant, toddler and preschool children in Rosemount, Farmington, Lakeville and Apple Valley. Information: www.musictogetherclasses.com or (651) 439-4219. The Eagan Art House offers classes for all ages. For a complete listing go to www.eaganarthouse.org or call (651) 675-5521. Dan Petrov Art Studio in Burnsville offers oil painting classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced skill level painters, www.danpetrovart.com, (763) 843-2734. Teens Express Yourself

with Paint, 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at Brushworks School of Art in Burnsville, www.BrushworksSchoolofArt.com, (651) 214-4732. Drama/theater classes for ages 4 and up at River Ridge Arts Building, Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Special needs theater program (autism-DCD), ages 5 and older, Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Join other 55-plus adults at the Eagan Art House to create beaded jewelry. The Jewelry Club meets on the third Friday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Fee is $3 and includes all supplies. Bring any old jewelry you would like to re-make. 3981 Lexington Ave. S., (651) 675-5500. Savage Art Studios, 4735 W. 123rd St., Suite 200, Savage, offers classes/workshops for all ages. Information: www. savageartstudios.com or (952) 895-0375. Soy candle making classes held weekly in Eagan near 55 and Yankee Doodle. Call Jamie at (651) 315-4849 for dates and times. $10 per person. Presented by Making Scents in Minnesota. Country line dance classes held for intermediates Mondays 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St., Farmington, $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. Beginner country line dance classes on Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Lakeville VFW, 8790 Upper 208th St. $5/ class. Call Marilyn (651) 4637833. Country line dance classes on Wednesdays at the Lakeville Senior Center, 20732 Holt Ave. Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; Intermediate, 10 a.m.-noon. $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn.gov, (952) 985-4640.

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Friday, April 20 Kids consignment sale by From Yours To Mine from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Ames Arena, 19900 Ipava Ave., Lakeville. Admission: $2 (free admission with donation of nonperishable food item). Saturday, April 21 Seventh annual pancake breakfast by Boy Scout Troop 455 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Rosemount American Legion, 14590 Burma Ave. W. Menu: all-you-caneat pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee. Tickets are $5 at the door. Children age 5 and younger eat free. There will also be a bake sale and prize raffle. Patrick Eagan Park cleanup by the Friends of the Eagan Core Greenway from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet in the main parking lot behind the Eagan Art House, 3981 Lexington Ave. Children are welcome. Bring gloves. Garbage bags provided. Refreshments will be served afterward. Information: (651) 6867006, www.eagancoregreenway. org. Kids consignment sale by From Yours To Mine from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ames Arena, 19900 Ipava Ave., Lakeville. Many items half off. April Extravaganza Fundraiser by Sobriety High School of Burnsville from 2 to 5 p.m., 12156 Nicollet Ave S., Burnsville. Silent auction ends at 4:30 p.m., live auction from 4:30 to 5 p.m. Includes games and food as well as student performance and involvement. Free admission. Information: Judi Hanson at (612) 328-3973. Steak and shrimp feed by the Rosemount Knights of Columbus at 6 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church Social Hall, 13900 Biscayne Ave. W., Rosemount. Freewill offering accepted. Sunday, April 22 DIY Bridal Workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at The Garden of River Ridge, 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. A number of do-it-yourself ideas for weddings will be demonstrated at the free event. Information: (612) 788-7575. Tuesday, April 24 Senior Housing Options program by the Lakeville Senior Resource Coalition from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Dakota County Heritage Library, 20085 Heritage Drive, Lakeville. Learn about the current levels of senior care, including less expensive care options, financing possibilities, enlisting support for caregiving duties and how to get paid for your services. Free and open to the public. Wednesday, April 25 Third annual Sexual Assault Awareness Walk by 360 Communities at the Lewis House, 4345 Nicols Road, Eagan. Open house at 7 p.m., walk at 8 p.m. Bring a candle and a flashlight for back-up in case of rain or wind. Thursday, May 3 Lakeville National Day of Prayer from noon to 1 p.m. at Lakeville City Hall, 20195 Holyoke Ave. Saturday, May 5 Spring Fling family fundraiser from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Primrose School of Lakeville North, 9711 163rd St. W., Lakeville. Families attending can enjoy food, bouncers, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, crafts, silent auction, and carnival games. Proceeds will support local charities. Information: www.primroselakeville.com or (952) 435-8885.

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Saturday, May 12 Plant sale by the Eagan Garden Club from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Holz Farm Park, 4669 Manor Drive, Eagan. Perennials, annuals, and hanging baskets will be on sale. Proceeds benefit gardens at Trapp Farm Park, Cedar Pond Park, Wescott Library, and Holz Farm. Saturday, May 19 Dakota Gardeners perennial sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Community of Christ Church, 5990 134th St. Court, Apple Valley. Blood drives – The American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. • May 1, 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., Messiah Lutheran Church, 16725 Highview Ave., Lakeville.

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Wildcats make a strong statement Boys lacrosse team beats two-time defending state champ

by Mike Shaughnessy Sun Thisweek

Benilde-St. Margaret’s has won the last two state high school boys lacrosse championships, and there is no shortage of contenders to the Red Knights’ throne. One of those teams walked on to the Red Knights’ field last weekend and did something nobody had done for almost two years – beat them. “This kind of sets the tone for our season,” Eagan midfielder Scott Pescheret said following the Wildcats’ 10-9 victory at BSM on April 14. “We know we’re a good program. We thought we had the ability to win this game, but it means a lot to go out and do it.” The Eagan victory broke BSM’s 24-game winning streak dating to the 2010 season. At the same time, the Wildcats were careful not to attach too much significance to their second game of the season. “We’re trying not to peak in April. We have a lot of tough games left,” Eagan coach Bob Felter said. “But this was a great game. The kids were really good.” With the Wildcats likely to have to go through Eastview and Rosemount – and perhaps others – to

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and junior attackman Mike Kukulski had hat tricks against BSM. Senior Calvin Lamb, who has signed to play lacrosse at St. Leo University in Florida, leads the Eagan defense. Seniors Nick Holmin, Mitch Chrastil, Cody Grovenstein, Zack Block and junior Andrew Markland also return on defense. Goalies Lucas Petersen and Luke Westrum are returning goalies. Felter describes himself as an offense-oriented coach, but said defense will be a strength of this year’s Eagan team. A key point in the BSM game occurred when the Wildcats killed a 2-minute nonreleasable penalty in the third quarter, then scored four consecutive goals to turn a 5-4 deficit into an 8-5 lead. “That was something, wasn’t it?” Felter said. “I love my defense.” Eagan routed TotinoGrace 13-2 in its season opener. The Wildcats played Apple Valley on April 19 and will play host to Burnsville in a rematch of last year’s Section 3 championship game at 7:30 p.m. Monday.

Eagan sophomore Max Eisenheimer played strong defense Eagan’s Connor Simpson tries to maneuver away from a and scored three goals in the Wildcats’ 10-9 victory over Benilde-St. Margaret’s defender. two-time defending state boys lacrosse champion Benildenor Simpson and junior not to be a problem. St. Margaret’s. “It was a bit of a sur- midfielder Cullen Willox. get to the state tourna- ter said he already knows prise, but it was a good Pescheret, an All-State ment this spring, they the players had good skill, way to start the season,” player last season, also is needed to put in the time so he decided to test their Pescheret said of the fit- Eagan’s faceoff specialin the off-season. Pescher- commitment. One of the ness test. “We were all in ist. Sophomore midfielder Max Eisenheimer is a riset said they did that, usu- first activities when prac- good shape.” tice started in late March The Wildcats return ing star; he had 16 goals ally as a group. four players who scored last season and scored Eagan had plenty of was a 2-mile run. returnees from a team Felter said he wasn’t more than 20 goals last twice in last weekend’s Mike Shaughnessy is at mike. that went 13-3 in 2011 going to cut anybody who season – Pescheret, senior victory at Benilde-St. shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek. and reached the Section 3 didn’t finish in the pre- attackman Dan Bausman, Margaret’s. championship game. Fel- scribed time, and it proved junior attackman Con- Simpson, Eisenheimer

Grogan celebrates with Gopher skaters Although she couldn’t play, being on ice after national title game was special Notebook by Mike Shaughnessy Sun Thisweek

Next stop for Alyssa Grogan: The White House? Yes, at least for a day. After winning the NCAA Division I championship last month, the University of Minnesota women’s hockey team has been making a tour of various celebrations. It’s customary for the president to invite National Championship teams to the White House, and Grogan said in an email to Sun Thisweek Newspapers that the Gophers are hoping to make the trip this summer. The Gophers defeated Wisconsin 4-2 in the national championship game in Duluth. Although Grogan wasn’t on the ice during the game – a severe concussion suffered during practice in November 2010 ended the goalie’s playing career – she was allowed to suit up and sit on the bench. After the game, she joined the Gophers’ celebration. “As a Minnesota kid it meant a ton to win a national title as a Gopher,” said Grogan, an Eagan native. “Given what I’ve been through with my injury it meant the world to me to see how much the team valued me being there with them and that made the moment all that much sweeter.” The injury set back Grogan’s academic schedule, but she’s on track to graduate in spring 2013. She’s studying business marketing and education with a public relations emphasis and also is pursuing a management minor. Grogan also said she will be working at several hockey camps this summer and is finalizing plans for her own goalie camp in Eagan.

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Eagan native Alyssa Grogan returned to the net for the final 9.8 seconds of a University of Minnesota women’s hockey game in February. She had been out since October 2010 because of a concussion.

Athena Awards

Apple Valley’s Kelsey Harms, Eagan’s Alanna Stangl, Eastview’s Erica Anders and Rosemount’s Laura Dennis were among those honored at the 18th annual St. Paul Area Athena Awards banquet Wednesday in Oakdale. The Athena Award is presented to a school’s top senior female athlete. Harms is a four-time letter-winner in volleyball and a three-time all-conference athlete in track and field. She qualified for state in the pole vault last spring. She will attend Gustavus Adolphus College. Anders has earned 13 letters in three sports – swimming, gymnastics and track. She has been a state meet participant in diving, a five-time honorable mention all-state performer in gymnastics and a school record holder in track. Stangl, who will attend the University of Minnesota, has a combined 13 letters in cross country, hockey and track. She has run in the state cross country meet four times and played in the state hockey tournament three times. She also has been all-state in track. Dennis has four letters each in cross coun-

try and track, as well as two in basketball. She is a two-time state qualifier in cross country and also has been all-state in track. Dennis will attend the University of Minnesota - Duluth.

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Carla Stock recently was named head gymnastics coach at Apple Valley High School. Stock was head coach at Prior Lake for 11 years and spent six seasons in Eagan as assistant coach and head coach. She is a guidance counselor at Valley Middle School in Apple Valley. Previously, she was a peer leader in the School District 196 Q-Comp program and taught physical education at Rosemount High School and Valley Middle School. Apple Valley athletic director Pete Buesgens said the previous gymnastics coach, Ashley Horton, resigned after last season to pursue an advanced degree in education. Mike Shaughnessy is at mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Burnsville’s Nate Kopetzki (27), chases down Rosemount’s Trent Woodcock on Tuesday.

Tough schedule leads to rough start for Blaze Burnsville boys lacrosse falls to Rosemount 18-9 by Andy Rogers Sun Thisweek

With several new starters, the Burnsville boys lacrosse team has been welcomed to the South Suburban Conference by some of the best teams in the state. The result has been a few early losses. The Blaze fell to Rosemount, last year’s South Suburban Conference champion and ranked No. 5 in the state, 19-8 on Tuesday. Charlie Fredericks, Christian Rhinevault, Jake Senta, Dyllon Dunsworth, Nate Kopetzki, Garrett Weiss, Blake Gillund and Kyle Kappel scored for the Blaze, but it wasn’t enough. The team was coming off a 7-7 tie against Edina on April 13 in which Weiss scored three goals and Kappel had two. The Blaze opened with a 13-6 loss to two-time defending state champion Benilde-St. Margaret’s on April 12. Kappel had two goals. The Blaze will head to Eagan for a game on Monday.

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The Blaze lost 11 seniors to graduation last spring, including Logan Lofthus, Megan Killmer and Tristyn Walczak. The trio helped the team finish fourth in the South Suburban Conference with a 5-3 record. Losing half the team hurts, but the Blaze does have one of the top younger players in the league in Samantha Vikstrom. Also back are senior captains Megan Koski, Megan Carson, Briita Nelson, Madison Maas and Alexa Pearson. “Because of the talent the players bring this season, they are constantly pushing each other to be better,” head coach Sarah Windhorst said. “That drive is going to be one of our greatest strengths.” Another year of continuity with the coaching staff should help, too. “Now that I have been with the program for a year, the players are more used to my style of coaching and

know what I expect from them,” Windhorst said. “This makes for more effective practices. Last season we struggled in the beginning and turned it around to have a strong second half, but I am hoping we can be more consistent this year.” Many of last season’s star players were on defense, leaving a rebuilding effort on that side of the field. Scoring 15 goals in a game, as the Blaze did in a victory against Shattuck-St. Mary’s in the season opener April 12, will help. The girls fell 21-9 to Minnetonka on Tuesday.

Badminton

The Blaze badminton team went 1-1 during a home triangular on April 12. The girls defeated St. Paul Como Park 6-1 but lost to Edina 4-3. Rachel Raden, Camille Benson, and Raven Klein each went 2-0 during the competition. Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Several state competitors back for Blaze track

Distance, jumps and hurdles are strengths for Blaze boys by Andy Rogers Sun Thisweek

The Burnsville boys track and field team has some key athletes back and is hoping to hear a number of names called up to the podium at the Class AA state meet in June. Antony Odera, who placed 11th at state in 2011 in the long jump with a 21foot, 2 3/4-inch leap, would like to go farther in 2012. He’s also competing in the high jump, triple jump and 400-meter dash. “Anthony would like to get back to state and be in the top five in both the long and triple jumps,” Burnsville head coach Jon Shelden said. “He is a great competitor who is self-motivated and an all-around great kid.” Another athlete who has plans to compete at Hamline University in June during the Class AA state

meet is senior Cole O’Brien. He competed at state as a ninth- and 10th-grader, but suffered a season-ending injury last season. “We are looking for him to return to form in the 1,600 and 3,200,” Shelden said. Joining O’Brien in the distance events is Abdul Salan. Other hurdlers and jumpers include Jordan Huus, Andrew Herkenhoff and Tom Flickinger. Add it all up and the Blaze are stacked in the hurdles, distance and jumping events. A few other events have veterans back, including sprints with Ben Gillies, Chris Behnke, Josh Christopherson and Lavonte Sudberry. The throwers will have Zach Gigstad returning. Many young athletes such as Faysal Mahmoud (middle distance) and Brett Shepley (jumps and 400) will be counted on for points

in 2012. “We hope to get stronger as we go, but it will be a learning process for many of our young athletes,” Shelden said. “We have a very talented conference and we hope to progress through the season and develop our young guys to improve our overall team depth. The weight room has improved our overall strength and team speed.” On the girls side, Vivian Hett, an accomplished three-sport endurance athlete, will continue to run distance events for the Blaze with hopes of getting back to state. Lateeka Thompson is one of the top shot put throwers in the state. She finished sixth in that event at state last season. Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Summer trip sets up Eastview for success Boys lacrosse team shows off its firepower

by Mike Shaughnessy Sun Thisweek

It’s not cheap to send a high school lacrosse team out of state to play in summer tournaments, but Eastview’s boys are getting the payoff this spring. The Lightning won its first two games, including a come-from-behind victory over then-No. 2-ranked Minnetonka, and established itself as a contender for the state championship. Eastview coaches and players said a trip to the eastern United States last summer set the stage for what’s happening now. “It definitely helped,” said senior attackman Erik Gage. “We had high expectations anyway because we worked together the whole off-season.” Eastview’s summer traveling team, the Eastview Grizzlies, journeyed last summer to play three tournaments. Tim Roche, the Lightning’s varsity head coach, said it was the first non-all-star team from Minnesota to make such a trip. Coaches, parents and players were so pleased with the results that a similar trip is planned this summer. “We knew we might get our butts handed to us, playing all those good teams from out East,” Roche said. “But it was a great experience, and we now know we have a lot of kids who can play. “We’ve never had this kind of depth in our program before. We’ve got 25, 26 good players.” The off-season work also might have instilled some hunger in the players. Minnesota high school lacrosse practices started the last week of March, which also was Eastview High School’s spring break. Usually, coaches have to accept the idea of players missing practices while on spring break. Not so with the Lightning. “Not one kid who’s on the varsity or junior varsity missed a practice,” Roche

said. Eastview showed off an explosive offense in its first two games, scoring 30 goals. Junior attackman Ryan McNamara, who Roche calls the state’s best player, had six goals and three assists in Eastview’s 16-15 overtime victory over Minnetonka in the Lightning’s season opener April 12. Jacob Heppner also scored six goals against Minnetonka, including one that tied the game 15-15 with 30.5 seconds remaining. Gage scored the game-winner in overtime with McNamara assisting. “We knew Minnetonka was a good team, but we thought we’d be able to score some goals against them,” Gage said. Eastview also defeated Wayzata 14-7 on April 14, with McNamara scoring five goals and Heppner four. Sophomore Tanner Hamill also is seeing some playing time at attack. The Lightning has a veteran defense with seniors Nick Cates, John Schweich, Billy Lawrence and Shane Keneaely. Andrew Koenen earned the victory in goal in each of the team’s first two games. Eastview’s next game is 7 p.m. Tuesday at home against South Suburban Conference opponent Prior Lake. The first week in May could tell a lot about the Lightning playoff chances as it plays SSC powers Eagan and Rosemount and former state champion Blake in a five-day span.

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years of varsity experience. “And some of them have been playing lacrosse together since they were sixth-graders,” coach Lauren DeZellar said. A couple of players, senior midfielder Shannon Field and senior defender Delaney McKay, got their introduction to youth lacrosse on boys teams. “I remember it was a lot of hit ’em, get the ball and run,” Field said. “I enjoyed switching to the girls game and learning about the finesse you needed to play it.” “When we went to girls lacrosse, we at least had an idea of what we were supposed to do,” McKay said. The younger players on Eastview’s roster also seem to know what to do. Sophomore Julia Young and ninthgraders Megan McNamara and Christine Leikvold scored three goals each in the victory over Wayzata. “Our young players all have a lot of talent,” senior forward Amara Peterson said. Numbers also are increasing in the Eastview program, with 41 girls on the varsity and junior varsity teams. That eliminated the need for “bubble” players – girls who had to be available for possible duty in both the varsity and JV games. Minnetonka, fifth in the LaxPower.com Minnesota computer rankings, broke a 4-4 tie against Eastview by scoring five consecutive goals to open the second half. “We weren’t as aggressive as we were in the first half, and we talked about that,” said DeZellar, who also pointed out to her players that there were times when they competed almost evenly with one of the state’s topranked teams. “If we do the things we’re supposed to, we know we’re a good team,” Peterson said.

Eastview’s girls lacrosse team split its first two games, losing to Minnetonka 14-7 on April 12 and beating Wayzata 15-5 on April 14. The Lightning, which is in its fourth season on its own after the Eastview-Apple Valley girls lacrosse co-op dissolved, believes it is close to being able to compete with the state’s best teams. Several Mike Shaughnessy is at mike. of Eastview’s core players shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com or are seniors with at least three facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Lakeview Bank honors community builders Legacy Awards earned by student, volunteer and businesswoman

by Aaron Vehling Sun Thisweek

Lakeview Bank honored Boden Silberg, Ed Delmoro and Linda Peterson in this year’s Legacy Awards. The sixth annual event on Thursday, April 12, recognized a high school student, community volunteer and businessperson who give of themselves to better their community. “We felt it was important to find and recognize people in our community who go above and beyond in virtually everything they do,” said Tom Mork, CEO and president of Lakeview Bank. Winners are selected after an in-depth process, Mork said. After people are nominated through a form on Lakeview’s website, the bank notifies suitable nominees, who are asked to write an essay. A committee consisting of Lakeview bank employees and customers selects a semifinal round of nominees who excel at the bank’s core beliefs: integrity, honesty, professionalism, service, attitude and respect. Mork said all of those are

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written into the bank’s charter. “We’ve had these from the day we started,” he said. After that process is completed, a group of past Legacy winners chooses the finalists for each category. This year’s panel consisted of Lakeville Mayor Mark Bellows, Rotary president and Dakota County Tribune Exceptional Businesswoman Sheila Longie and Kelsey Weisensell, who won the award as a senior in high school and is now a nurse at Mayo Clinic.

Bo Silberg Bo Silberg is a senior at Rosemount High School, where his teammates voted him best lineman and football player of the year. He earned those accolades through hard work, determination, and fo-

cus – and by creating gaping holes for his football team’s backfield, according to the bank. Linda But it is the Peterson whole man who defines Silberg. “Yet, even as he intends to pursue playing football at a collegiate level, Bo possesses a passion for helping others rarely seen in a young man his age. “In addition to holding down a part-time job, he regularly volunteers at the Lewis House for abused women and children, where through simple acts of kindness he finds joy in turning frowns into smiles and replacing fear with trust,” his award bio says. Inspired by caring for his double-amputee stepfather for 15 years, Silberg will start his pursuit toward a nursing degree next fall at Jamestown College in North Dakota. According to his award bio, Silberg has contributed to his community in a number of ways: National Hon-

or Society, volunteering with football and basketball camps and running to raise money for breast cancer research. He has achieved this while taking college prep classes and maintaining a high GPA.

Ed Delmoro Ed Delmoro of Burnsville has been as active in retirement as he was when he worked in sales for the Soo Line Railroad for 42 years. Since 1995, according to his award bio, Delmoro’s retirement saw him starting up a career in public service, creating Burnsville’s popular lighting event and he has raised more than $30,000 annually to keep it going for the past 13 years. Around that time, Delmoro brought the Saturday morning farmers market to the city. For his dedication to Burnsville, he has received three Community Builders Awards. To add to his service, Delmoro was involved in the Heart of the City design-review committee and has been involved with the Burnsville Community Foundation, American Le-

gion Youth Baseball Association-191 and Fairview Ridges Ambassadors. Delmoro’s wife, Linda, to whom he was married to for 41 years, died of ALS in 2007. In her memory, Delmoro’s $1,000 Legacy Award will be made to the ALS Association. In describing his wife, Delmoro wrote in his essay, “If everyone could have a marriage like ours was, there would be no divorces.” Delmoro and his wife raised three daughters, who now give him a combined eight grandchildren. “In a nutshell,” Delmoro wrote, “I plan to just keep doing what I’m doing.”

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Despite this, the family pooled their remaining money together and opened a salon. In its initial incarnation, Beau Monde was five people in a 1,300-squarefoot space. Peterson has raised money for a number of causes, including Special Olympics, Whole Learning School, Down Syndrome Association, American Cancer Society, St. Joseph’s Children’s Home, St. Thomas Academy and Toys for Tots. She has indicated that she will donate her $1,000 Legacy Award to Mary Jo Copeland’s Caring and Sharing Hands and Feed My Starving Children. Twenty years later, Peterson’s husband is healthy. They have raised two children: Sam, a senior at Eastview High School, and Austin, a junior at St. Thomas Academy in Mendota Heights. Regarding her coworkers, Peterson wrote that “We are one big family that supports each other.”

Linda Peterson owns and operates the 6,300-squarefoot Beau Monde Salon in Burnsville, employing nearly 100 independent contractors. To get here, Peterson and her family had to overcome some severe hurdles. According to her award bio, her husband, Mike, faced a stage-four melanoma diagnosis in 1992, but Aaron Vehling can be reached the family had no life or at aaron.vehling@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek. health insurance.

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Hybrid has nearly twice the fuel efficiency as the Dodge Dakota it replaced. But at $36,000, the hybrid’s purchase price is $10,000 more than a standard truck. Earlier this year, the fire department applied for federal funding for a new emergency response vehicle but was denied. Representatives at Gopher Resources became aware of the department’s desire to go green while visiting Eagan’s Fire Safety Center during its open house. The center is the nation’s first Green Globes certified fire station and features several green features. Upon hearing the department’s struggle to obtain funding for a hybrid vehicle, Gopher Resources stepped in to help. The truck isn’t Eagan’s first hybrid in the city’s fleet. Its police, water utilities and code enforcement departments each have one hybrid vehicle. Scott said the fire department, which keeps its vehicles for approximately 10 years, will look at purchasing more hybrids if the Silverado proves to be cost effective.

the district’s website. “This is exactly what we asked people to come forward with — out-of-the-box thinking, creative thinking,” Rider told the School Board at an April 12 workshop, a week after the budget proposal was unveiled. Public-comment sessions on the budget began Wednesday night at the Burnsville High School Senior Campus. Sessions will also be held Thursday, April 26, at 7 p.m. at Rahn Elementary in Eagan, and Tuesday, May 1, at 7 p.m. at Savage City Hall.

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$6 million reduction The modified calendar would save $776,000 in a package of reductions totaling about $6 million. The proposed 2012-13 budget is $108 million, but would have been about $114 million if costs were simply carried forward, Rider said. The proposal cuts slightly more than $2 million from the current budget of $110 million. Faced with years of stagnant state funding, little prospect for sizeable increases and declining enrollment, the district is eying nearly $14 million in savings over the next three budgets. With costs continuing to rise by $3 million to $3.5 million annually, current

spending is “unsustainable,” Superintendent Randy Clegg said. The proposed 2012-13 budget would claim a total of 26 full-time positions among teachers, administrators, clerical and custodial staff and educational assistants, Clegg said. It includes free full-day kindergarten (to be funded through compensatory funding tied to low-income students) and maintains the current average elementary class sizes, according to the district. The budget would increase walking distances for elementary students from one mile to 1.5. It calls for a 5 percent cut in funding for sports in grades nine through 12 and no cut for nonsports cocurricular activities. It remains to be seen whether, and how much, board members will dip into general-fund reserves to cushion the cuts. Projections show a $9.9 million unassigned fund balance in 2012-13. That’s

about 9 percent of the general fund. District policy says the district will maintain an 8 percent balance. The board in past years has frequently waived the policy and dipped into reserves to cushion budget cuts. The policy is waived “almost every year,” Board Chair Ron Hill said. “That is not a number that is locked in anywhere.” The district has restored its fund balances to an “alltime high” in recent years, said Hill, who seemed to be leading the charge for a discussion of tapping the fund balance next year. “The community absolutely will, and rightly so, have a hard time accepting any reduction” in district services, Hill said.

Modified calendar The extra 36 minutes are within teachers’ contracted eight-hour days. Cost savings come largely from transportation, utilities, custodial services and a reduction in substituteteacher hours.

The district would maintain the same number of instructional hours. “The real rationale to do this is because you get cost savings, quickly,” Clegg said. But there can be other benefits, he said. Districts with modified calendars show less absenteeism among students and staff, he said. Professional development and curriculum work would no longer interfere with the school day. The district would eliminate its five late-start professional days, Clegg said. Drawbacks include he greater consequence of a student missing a day of school, Clegg said. Some children may have a hard time adjusting to a longer school day. Teachers may have trouble in pacing their instruction to fit the new calendar. Community Education and the district’s secondary Area Learning Center are considering programs to offer students

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on the nonstudent days, Clegg said. A mentorship program with local businesses is one possibility. “This could open up the door for a lot of different opportunities,” he said. Chris Lindholm, assistant superintendent for teaching and learning, stressed the research-proven importance of teachers working together, outside the classroom, to improve student performance. The nonstudent days would be “17 days when teachers are working together as collaborative teams,” he said. Clegg said that in Colorado, 34 percent of school districts have four-day calendars. “Modified academic calendars are not new. They’ve been around literally for 40 years,” starting as a response to the 1970s energy crisis, Clegg said. John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Senator Daley runs for re-election Eagan legislator reflects on voting record, key issues by Jessica Harper Sun Thisweek

State Sen. Ted Daley, REagan, confirmed this week he will indeed defend his seat this November. “I will continue to work hard ... listen to the concerns of my constituents and take what they say back to St. Paul,” he said. Daley said he is confident he will defeat the DFLendorsed candidate, former Sen. Jim Carlson, in the general election. The first-term senator took Carlson’s seat in 2010 in a large Republican sweep locally and throughout Minnesota. Daley said he is proud of his record over the past two years and plans to focus on many of the same issues. The Eagan resident has advocated for job growth and government spending reform. Daley points to recently passed regulation reform as one of the ways he has helped businesses free up funds to grow jobs. Not only does Daley want to help increase employment for the general population, but also for military veterans. The National Guard officer said he supports a recent proposal to allow private employers to instill a veteran preference when hiring. Though he supported delaying state aid payments to public schools last session, Daley said he believes the state must repay districts at a faster rate. Shifts in state aid and property tax revenue over the past decade have left school districts struggling to pay their bills. As a result, many school districts including the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District have been forced to borrow millions to balance their books. Officials at District 196 predict the district will spend approximately $100,000 for borrowing by the end of 2013. Daley voted in favor of a recent bill that would have repaid school districts using contingency funds, but it was vetoed by Gov. Mark Dayton, who preferred the districts be repaid using new tax revenue. “I think (supporting the bill) was the right thing to do,” Daley said. “I don’t think schools should have to borrow – the state should.” Though he has declined to sign a no-tax pledge, Daley said he does not think raising taxes is the right way to fund schools. Dayton and other Democrats defended their position by stating that using contingency funds would have put the state deeper into debt later on. Pointing to the state’s recent $1.3 billion surplus – one that he credits Republican policies with creating – Daley said he believes the state is in a position to repay school districts. “We had a record deficit, which was the largest in the history of Minnesota given to us by a DFL legislature,” he said. “Things are brighter and looking better now.” In addition to reinstating funding levels, Daley said he has pushed to better Minnesota’s education system by passing teacher performance evaluations and alternative teacher licensing, which allows professionals to teach under an alternative license. “They aren’t a silver bullet, but each element helps the big picture,” Daley said. The father of four said he believes legislators must focus on outcomes, not just funding when reforming K-12 education. When asked about the recent constitutional amendments passed by the Republican majority, Daley described them as thoughtful decisions but not a key issue in his campaign. “Any time we make a change to the constitution, it must be done with careful consideration,” he said. Daley said he believes

the majority of vot Others say the bills ers favor a voter ID will prevent lowlaw, which he said income and elderly will prevent voter citizens from voting. fraud. Opponents Daley notes that a have noted that supprovision was added porters of the bill to provide free ID have been unable to Ted Daley to those who cannot provide evidence of afford a driver’s livoter fraud in prior elec- cense or other form of identions. tification.

“Our intention is to ensure everyone has the right to vote and that no one’s vote is disenfranchised,” he said. If passed by voters, the amendment would go into effect July 2013. Daley also voted in favor of the controversial marriage amendment, which

would define marriage as between a man and a woman. When asked if he thought such an amendment would be redundant considering state law already prohibit gay marriage, Daley said no. “This takes it out of the hands of the Legislature

and lets the people of Minnesota make the decision instead of activist judges,” he said. “I think Minnesotans are thoughtful and caring, and will make the right decision.” Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.