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360 advances its mission Over the past few weeks, 360 Communities new president and CEO Sal Mondelli has seen opportunities to strengthen the nonprofit’s efforts. Page 4A

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Zombies in love Eagan teen-fiction author Emily Shore sees publication of her debut novel, the postapocalyptic zombie romance “Flesher.” Page 10A

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July 13, 2012 | Volume 33 | Number 20

Children with disabilities find strength

Eagan resident Nathan Grater, 11, rolled a bowling ball down a ramp during Eagan’s Parks and Recreation’s adaptive bowling program Sunday. The program provides sports opportunities to children with disabilities. Grater and the other handful of children who bowled at Cedarvale that evening often are unable to play in mainstream sports due to their disabilities.

Eagan recreation program offers variety of sporting opportunities by Jessica Harper Sun Thisweek

Eleven-year-old Nathan Grater was focused as he approached the lane at Cedarvale Bowling on Sunday evening. He grinned and clapped as the ball struck the pins – a spare. At a glance, it seems like a typical night at the Eagan bowling alley, but for the handful of children playing that night, it’s much more. It’s a moment to feel included. Grater and his teammates are part of Eagan Parks and Recreation’s adaptive recreation program, which provides sports for children with disabilities. The noncompetitive program offers a variety of

activities such as bowling, basketball, fishing and yoga and is open to children who have all kinds of disabilities. “Our goal is to work with youth and help them develop self-esteem, social skills and motor skills while participating in a sports environment,” said Kerry Phillips, Eagan recreation supervisor. Helping children build these skills is the job of Mark Meinhardt, who has coached adaptive sports for the past four years. “It’s a lot of fun working with these kids,” he said. “They will surprise you.” About 25 to 30 children participate in the program

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Eagan day care provider charged in infant’s death by Jessica Harper Sun Thisweek

An Eagan woman faces felony charges in the death last August of an infant at her inhome day care. Beverly Anne Greenagel, 64, was charged July 10 with two counts of seconddegree manslaughter, a felony, and one count each of endangerment of a child, neglect of a child and interference with a

Greenagel called police Aug. 18, 2011, after finding 3-monthold Dane Joseph Ableidinger unconscious and not breathing in her home. When police and paramedics arrived, they attempted to resuscitate the boy but soon determined he Beverly Greenagel was dead. death scene, all gross Greenagel first misdemeanors. told police she laid According to the criminal complaint, See Greenagel, 3A

These designs are under consideration for Burnsville’s new city logo. The City Council ordered further tweaks by the designer.

New logo, entrance signs planned in Burnsville by John Gessner Sun Thisweek

Calling it dated may be kind. Burnsville’s longtime city logo, a representation of water and trees, is in for an update. The city plans to keep the green trees and blue water but in a new design that will eventually grace a variety of city property, from its website and printed materials to park signs and city vehicles. The new logo will also appear on a series of entrance monument signs the city plans to install along major thoroughfares in coming years. The entrance sign project and the need to replace a number of aging park signs prompted the review. The logo comes from a 1976 flag-design contest the Burnsville

Runners beat the heat Apple Valley Freedom Days and Lakeville PanO-Prog runners defied high temperatures during their competitive runs. Page 12A

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Jaycees held as part of the city’s U.S. Bicentennial celebration. The city adopted the logo in the early 1980s. “To be honest, the logo is a little visually outdated,” sporting “that ’70s look and feel,” Communications Coordinator Marty Doll said at a July 10 City Council work session. The work session became a design charrette as council members mulled options for the logo and city entrance signs. They rejected one of three logo designs developed by Greg Preslicka, a graphic artist in Savage. It has a Christmas-tree look. But council members kept two under consideration, asking for See Burnsville, 8A

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Smoothie Cycle owners Laura Whipple, left, and April Huntsinger used peddle power to make their fruit smoothies at the Northeast Minneapolis Farmers Market.

Moms peddle pedalpowered refreshment Healthy smoothies on tap at traveling cycle stand by John Gessner Sun Thisweek

April Huntsinger is an avid cyclist who completed the 100-mile Minnesota Ironman Bicycle Ride in May. Laura Whipple is a marketing executive with UnitedHealth Group. Both are moms who value fruit, fitness and wellness. Blend their interests with a shot

of take-the-plunge adventurism and you have Smoothie Cycle, a traveling smoothie stand that operates entirely on pedal power. Huntsinger and Whipple, neighbors in Burnsville’s West Buck Hill neighborhood, opened the business in June with a test run during a year-ending event at Orchard Lake Elementary School in Lakeville, which both their children attend. “We made 400 smoothies in about two hours, which was a great See Smoothies, 3A

Funfest honors military heroes Photo by Rick Orndorf

Zuhrah Legion of Honor motorcade included a military veteran as did several floats during the Eagan July 4th Funfest parade, which carried a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon theme. The theme honored Eagan’s recent recognition as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon city. More photos are on Page 19A or at SunThisweek.com.

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Burnsville accident brings criminal vehicular charge by John Gessner Sun Thisweek

A 29-year-old woman who had allegedly been drinking is charged in a July 7 Burnsville crash that left a man seriously injured. Maria Elena Case, Golden Valley, is charged with criminal vehicular operation resulting in great bodily harm-gross negligence. Police were called at about 9:08 a.m. July 7 to Cliff Road East and Nicollet Avenue South, where it appeared that a black pickup truck and a silver car had been in a crash. The driver of the car was injured and unable to get out. The driver of the truck was uninjured. There was another vehicle, a maroon Saturn driven by Case, in front of the injured man’s car, according

to the criminal complaint. The driver of the pickup told police he was eastbound on Cliff in the left lane approaching Nicollet when he saw the silver car get rear-ended. He said he was unable to change lanes because there was a car next to him and he hit the silver car, which had been pushed into oncoming traffic. The pickup driver and another witness identified Case, who was sitting on the corner, as the driver of the Saturn. Police said she had a “glassy stare and slurred speech” and said she’d been involved in the accident. Case “stated she was traveling westbound on Cliff Road but couldn’t remember what happened after that,” the complaint said.

A portable breath test indicated a blood-alcohol reading of .287, the complaint said. Case said she was heading home to Golden Valley from a friend’s house. Asked if she’d been drinking, she said she’d been “a sober driver the night before,” the complaint said. The injured man was left with broken bones in his back, a pin in his knee, a dislocated hip and no feeling in his left foot, the complaint said. The charge carries a penalty of up to five years in prison and/or a fine of $3,000 to $10,000.

John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Eagan off-sale liquor hours extended by Jessica Harper Sun Thisweek

Eagan businesses can extend the hours they sell offsale liquor thanks to a recent ordinance amendment. The Eagan City Council on July 3 unanimously approved an ordinance amendment that allows establishments to sell off-sale liquor — alcohol that is sold to be consumed off-site — between 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. Monday through Sat-

urday. The change goes into effect immediately. “This is an option, not a mandate,” said Mayor Mike Maguire. “Establishments can choose to sell off-sale liquor later or not.” The city’s ordinance previously permitted establishments to sell off-sale liquor between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Eagan off-sale liquor es-

tablishments were surveyed prior to the council vote and nine of the 14 businesses to respond indicated they favor extended hours. Several neighboring cities have adopted similar ordnances, which according to a survey conducted by Eagan officials have been without issue. Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Eagan Briefs Summer dance showcase Fred Astaire Dance Studio’s students and staff will present their annual Summer Showcase on July 14 at Henry Sibley High School. The Eagan dance studio’s show incorporates the rou-

tines into a storyline, like a musical, but with dance instead of song. This year’s show, titled “Fred’s Pirates Can Dance,” tells the tale of a group of pirates driven to find an infamous treasure. Tickets are available at the studio (1975 Seneca Road, Suite 700, Eagan)

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in advance for $15. Tickets are $20 the day of the show. Call (651) 451-6300 for information.

Eco tour for seniors Eagan residents ages 55 and older can participate in an eco tour Wednesday, Aug. 1, to learn how local agencies invest in the environment. Lunch and transportation to all locations are included as part of the tour. The cost is $6. Stops on the tour will include the Eagan Civic Arena, Kedem Garden and Nursery in Hastings, and Kowalski’s Market in Eagan. The program will run from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet at the upper level of the Eagan Community Center at 1501 Central Parkway. Wear walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Register online at www. cityofeagan.com, class No. 19103, or call (651) 6755500. Registration deadline is July 24.

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Greenagel, from 1A the child down in a crib for a nap at around 3:30 p.m. that day, but she allegedly changed her story several times, according to the complaint. In one version, she said there was a blanket in the crib with the boy and in another she said there wasn’t a blanket. In other stories, Greenagel allegedly told police she laid Ableidinger on a blanket on the floor. Her stories were also allegedly inconsistent on whether she laid the boy on his stomach or his back.

Smoothies, from 1A test drive for our production speed,” Whipple said. Since then they’ve brought Smoothie Cycle to Antlers Park Beach in Lakeville and to Lakeville’s Main Street for the Pan-O-Prog festival that wrapped up last weekend. Smoothie Cycle has a standing engagement Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Northeast Minneapolis Farmers Market, and will visit the Burnsville Fire Muster in September. The partners know a good idea when they see it and have yet to breed imitators, in the Twin Cities, anyway. Smoothie Cycle peddles the only pedal-powered smoothie in town, according to Whipple. “It’s a popular concept in England and in Australia,” said the 41-year-old married mother of two children, ages 7 and 11. “I actually saw it for the first time in England when I was there traveling abroad for business. We decided we could bring it here. “The bike blenders themselves actually come from a place in Berkeley called Rock the Bike. They started by making pedal-powered speaker amps for rock concerts. They make all kinds of pedal-powered things now, blenders being one of them.” The women cemented their partnership at a neighborhood happy hour, said Huntsinger, a stay-home mom with an accounting background. “I just want to keep it fun, and I’m fine with staying small,” said the married mother of two children, ages 8 and 9. “Mainly I feel like our best venue so far has been the farmers market. That draws people that are looking for healthy products.” The smoothie cycles are stationary bikes — both kid-sized and adult-sized — with blenders powered by friction from the rear tire. It takes only about 30 seconds to mix a smoothie, Whipple said. Customers are free to do it themselves or leave the work to the proprietors. “You don’t have to be an athlete to pedal a smoothie,” said Whipple, senior

State child care licensing regulations require providers to lay infants on their backs in a crib that is free of loose blankets and pillows to prevent incidences of sudden infant death syndrome. Police spoke with a 12-year-old girl at the home who said Greenagel placed the boy on a blanket on the floor and that Greenagel told her to tell police he was in a crib. In the bedroom where Ableidinger was found, officers discovered a blanket that had a blood stain pattern that resembled nostrils

and a mouth. They also noticed similar stains on a shirt Greenagel wore that day. Both items were analyzed by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, which determined the stains were Ableidinger’s blood. Greenagel allegedly admitted to moving the blanket from a crib where police initially saw it and placing it in a closet. Greenagel has operated a licensed in-home day care since 1976 and was licensed to care for 12 children without assistance, but the

vice president of marketing for UnitedHealth Group’s Optum division. “We use no electricity,” said Huntsinger, who does most of the accounting and a lot of the logistical work, including securing needed licenses. “We don’t plug in. A lot of these other vendors have to have generators and plug in. We don’t have to plug in anywhere. We work out of coolers.” The coolers are stocked with all-natural yogurt, frozen fruit and juice. “And we’re careful to use products that don’t have preservatives or high-fructose corn syrup or any additives,” said Whipple, who’s occupationally aware of the childhood-obesity problem and hopes to engage children in making healthy choices.

The smoothies come in strawberry, strawberry banana, tropical blend and mixed berry. With the recent heat the partners have added a strawberry lemonade flavor, Huntsinger said. “We had to deviate from our 100 percent juice” practice, she admitted. “We had to use lemonade. But we were buying the high-quality version, with real sugar.” Whipple said she and Huntsinger are “well on our way” to turning a profit by the end of summer. Information and upcoming engagements are on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/smoothiecycle.

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workers to remove pillows from infant cribs. A county worker also reported in 2007 that Greenagel placed an infant on the floor for a nap, which violates licensing requirements. The Dakota County medical examiner sent a sample of Ableidinger’s blood for genetic testing to the Minnesota Genetic Arrhythmia Center to determine whether his death was caused by a genetic disease. The tests were negative for any illness or disease, according to the complaint. Given the absence of disease and the fact the child was placed face down on a blanket, the medical

examiner concluded that Ableidinger’s death was “probable positional asphyxia.” Greenagel made her first court appearance on July 11, and bail of $75,000 was set by Dakota County District Judge Jerome Abrams. Her next court appearance is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. July 30 in Hastings. If convicted, Greenagel could face up to 10 years in prison for each manslaughter count, and up to a year in prison for each gross misdemeanor count. Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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facility had 20 children at the time, according to the complaint. Her child care license was suspended immediately after Ableidinger’s death and later revoked by Dakota County, which Greenagel is challenging in civil court. Greenagel had been advised several times by county licensing workers to change her sleeping arrangements for children in her care, according to court records. In 1999, she was advised in a letter from Dakota County that infants must sleep in a crib or a wooden portacrib, and in 2002 she was reminded by county

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Opinion

July 13, 2012 Sun Thisweek - Burnsville - Eagan

360 Communities: Growing hope, support in Dakota County by Sal Mondelli Special to Sun Thisweek

Since joining 360 Communities, I have spent the majority of my time meeting with members of the community, volunteers, funders, and governmental agencies. The message has been consistent: You do great work, your employees and volunteers are fully committed to the mission, but since you changed your name, I’m not sure what it is you really do or where you are headed. Let me offer my thoughts on those subjects. Our organization continues to provide hope and support to people by engaging communities to prevent violence, ensure school success and promote long term selfsufficiency. We assist more than 15,000 individuals and families in any given year by operating 11 programs in over 40 locations in Dakota County. This includes five food shelves, two women’s shelters, and school success programs that focus on early childhood reading. I believe 360 Communities has a tremendous opportunity for growth. Some of our programs address thousands of people, others less than 100. Our goal will be to expand the reach of our programs that are having the greatest impact and to identify

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potential partnerships that will extend our reach in others. In the months before my arrival, 360 Communities staff initiated a strategic assessment examining who we serve and where our work fits in the larger Dakota County community. This will help us gain insight for both the near and longer terms. We will finish that effort in the next few months. 360 Communities cannot and should not try to be everything to everyone. Do not look for us to expand with more programs until we have agreed that we are doing everything to grow programs with the highest impact and the largest need. While we already make a positive difference in thousands of lives every year, there is still much unmet need, which means there is an opportunity for growth. For ex-

ample, one school district currently has 28 percent of the K-3 population (about 1,200 students) not meeting reading proficiency levels. With current funding we are working with 7 percent (about 300 students) with great reviews from the teachers, and improvements from the students. That means we are only addressing 25 percent of the total that we could with additional funding. We can have an even greater impact there, so it makes sense to do that first before starting something new. Growth through innovation 360 Communities recently helped facilitate the Redesigning MN workshop that included more than two dozen community members representing multiple constituents in Dakota County. The purpose of the project is to address how the delivery of public and social services needs to be restructured in light of reduced tax revenues. This is being precipitated by the large number of “baby boomer” retirements. In short, the current model is unsustainable, and even with massive budget cuts, will not be able to meet the needs of the public. I was fortunate to take part in these diverse discussion groups and hear the variety of perspectives on the future of Dakota

County. The event was filmed by TPT and is scheduled to air on Aug. 17. I hope you will watch. The Redesigning MN project aligns well with our convening work underway in Burnsville, Eagan, Lakeville and Rosemount. Community leaders from across sectors are participating in these efforts to look at challenges in their communities and invent new solutions. My first few weeks at 360 Communities have reinforced what I am hearing from stakeholders – we are an organization that makes a difference. Please know that we will continue to move forward with this important work, while keeping an eye on creatively addressing the demographic shifts in our communities. As we move forward, growing this organization will require partnerships, innovation, efficiency and care. We can and need to do this together. Sal Mondelli is president and CEO of 360 Communities, a nonprofit devoted to preventing violence, stabilizing families in crisis, and ensuring that students succeed in school. He can be reached at smondelli@360Communities.org. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters Behind the Badge worth your time To the editor: Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the Behind the Badge workshop at Burnsville City Hall. It was a very informative and relaxing way to spend a day. The program is designed to inform senior citizens about some of the pitfalls of modern technology and the dangers of some actions we may take. We observed the methods used in keeping us safe and how they detect clues to help solve crimes committed against us. We were warned of the dangers of sharing too much information over the phone or the Internet and the schemes we must avoid. We learned invaluable information on measures we can take in our homes. Special emphasis was given in the safe disposal of lighted cigarettes. Many fires have started here in Burnsville when people think they can put a lit cigarette into a pot with potting soil. Bad idea. This is the worst place to put a lit cigarette. Sooner or later, the potting soil, which has some paper content, will ignite and can then do a lot of damage. Officer Ben Archambault with his dog, Echo, and Officer Brian Hasselmann with his dog, Razor, demonstrated a drug search when the dogs found a “stash” of drugs in the room. We also saw how these dogs can pursue and disable a suspect in his tracks. We were invited to tour the mobile crime lab which is a truck maintained by the Burnsville Police Department and available to other Dakota County Law Enforcement departments under a grant from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Burnsville may not have

the sophisticated equipment we see on television crime shows, but our dedicated police and fire department personnel can do a commendable job with the equipment they have or for more detailed analysis send it to St. Paul. The city of Burnsville offers this workshop every spring, so, if I have tweaked your interest, keep watching in the paper or the brochure sent out by the city to keep apprised of events and dates and sign up, as reservations are required. It is well worth your time. PEG FINK Burnsville

Health care as a basic human need; Minnesota can do better To the editor: Former Sen. Dave Durenberger’s guest column about prospects for the Affordable Care Act, was interesting, thought-provoking and timely. Those who thought the Supreme Court would strike down the law have had a dose of reality. And a telling statistic, as Durenberger notes, is that “The new law expands insured coverage to 30-32 million uninsured.” This represents a reduction of uninsured people by 67 percent. Soon, the law, most of which goes into effect in 2014, eliminates the major reason for bankruptcies in our country – for these 30 million people. This is no small factor, as was noted in the startling impact of poverty in the previous week’s issue. For us to beat poverty, and strengthen the middle class, we must answer basic needs like health care. Further, businesses see the prospect of improvement in

their bottom lines, once major challenges are handled, such as our country’s health care needs. However, in Minnesota, our health care needs are still unmet as 250,000 Minnesotans will still be left out, even with the ACA. A whole different future opens up when a hard-working family, who sees static or falling wages, can count on some stability in their health and family finances. Let’s hope that the next step is a single-payer health care system for Minnesota because it will cost less, it covers more, and you choose your physician: http://muhcc.org. Our willingness as a country to establish the necessary elements of an economy that works well for citizens can make the difference we all need for prosperity.

The proposed amendment doesn’t try to change their personal life or their personal choices or desires, so what’s the big fuss? The amendment shouldn’t and doesn’t bother their routine at all. They had and have the freedom to choose their way of life and good luck to them. Our society has a whole gamut of unions, contracts, legal papers for property ownership, financial, etc., and that’s a choice to pick a partner but that doesn’t constitute a marriage. Call it a union or a relationship or whatever you choose, but it’s not a marriage. Kanitz should keep loving Sherry and Barb and keep researching the proposed amendment.

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can or should please all, not the dreams of the quixotic, the foolish, and the uninformed? This unelected challenger surely is all of the above? When Kline’s voting records are examined, we find that he is our ideal representative. Kline’s successful fight to remove pork from all legislative acts has made him most respected by his peers as well as citizens. Likewise, his efforts at reducing worthless but onerous regulations as well as taxes have been invaluable at saving jobs and small businesses. These measures have succeeded despite the costly attempts of the opponents of good government to thwart his attempts. If a candidate thinks that he can please all of the people all of the time, he might first check his assumed popularity with his relatives and RN, then re-examine reality.

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RICHARD IFFERT Eagan

To the editor: There are letters in the paper every week, arguing for one position or another on the proposed amendment to the Minnesota constitution that would limit the freedom to marry to opposite gender couples. I know and love many gay and lesbian people whom this amendment would really hurt. But I’m not going to pose an abstract argument to try to convince you to vote one way or another. That’s because my friends are humans, and as such, they are made in God’s image. They are not abstract ideas. Each is God’s creation and is worthy of respect. Here’s what I propose: Between now and Election Day, have conversations with people about this proposed amendment. Tell your story and listen to others. Seek to understand; ask questions. Try hard not to let your “inner pundit” out. When we do that, something new is created: community, compassion, deep relationship. Our democracy is strengthened. It’s easy to spout off opinions and demonize those we disagree with. To tell stories and really listen to others is a courageous, countercultural thing. And perhaps the only way the world can be changed.

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Kline is an ideal Benefiting from representative Daley’s work To the editor: Just what manner of man is this who sees himself as perfect in all things? I note that a person from Minneapolis, who is largely unknown, has filed to run in a primary against a very honorable congressman, John Kline. This is to occur despite Kline’s increasing popularity and the unanimous endorsement that he received at the Republican Convention. Is it possible that someone believes that elected officials can please all of the people all of the time? The myth that someone can please everyone is quickly shattered when elected officials must vote on bills laden with riders that often contain opposing philosophies. Is this notion that an elected official

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To the editor: While we’re still unraveling everything that was done, or not done, during the last legislative session, we are already hearing calls for the state to hire more people to help cope with the economic slowdown. And to pay for these added employees we again hear the call for new taxes. Thankfully, the Republican majorities were able to shoot down plans for tax hikes in the last session and we are already seeing the benefits. We now have a balanced budget, and we can start to pay down the debt the state has. Sen. Ted Daley, R-Eagan, is committed to standing fast and holding the line on taxes. He deserves the support of all who want to see a strong Minnesota economy that will benefit everyone. Fran Laufle Eagan

Relationship does not equal marriage To the editor: Your Sun Thisweek of July 6 had some letters to the editor that spiked comment in me. The “other side of the coin” so to speak. I don’t know how anyone can get so mixed up in their thinking over the proposed marriage amendment. I keep reading Veda Kanitz’s letter and think she should do more research on the real issue. Her letter states that Sherry and Barb are two beautiful “children of the universe” in a beautifully committed relationship, but I say that is what it is. It’s a relationship, but not a marriage.

ELIZABETH SCHREINER Lakeville

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year olds, people just becoming citizens, college students and senior citizens. They smile when they know that property taxes will be raised on the middle and lower income earners. They smile when they know that they will be receiving loads of money, like Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, to try to retain their seats. They smile when they know homeless shelters are shutting down. They smile knowing unions are being attacked (even though Doug Wardlow’s father, Lynn, was a teacher who received union pay and benefits). They smile knowing that women’s rights are being taken away but not men’s. Women can be placed in jail for taking care of herself but nothing can happen to men. How fair is that? Do you know what would put a frown on their face - voting them all out of office and electing the following: Jim Carlson for state senator, Laurie Halvorson and Sandra Masin for state representatives, and Mike Obermueller for Congress. DFL we care and we are there. Julie Swanson Eagan

Enough of this poop To the editor: We live on a corner lot in Burnsville and pay extra on our water bill for street lights and snow removal on the sidewalk, so that the dog owners can walk their dogs. It’s a shame these individuals walk their dogs so they can defecate on someone else’s grass and not their own. Yesterday one even pooped at the end of our driveway, where my wife had to clean it up before she even went to work. Guess what, this is because of one of those dog owners who never carry a bag and are just too good or too lazy to pick up their dog’s poop. Guess what, we know who you are and shame on all of you – you should not expect us to clean up after your dogs. You are a public nuisance and abusing your neighbors. It’s about time our Burnsville law enforcement officers start asking dog walkers to see their used or unused bag and start enforcement. Better yet raise the price of dog licenses and use the proceeds to hire someone to clean up the dog poop on the boulevards and people’s front yards left by the dog walkers. If we wanted to clean up dog poop, we would have a dog of our own.

To the editor: What has Republican state Sen. Ted Daley, Rep. Doug Wardlow, Rep. Diane Anderson and U.S. Rep. John Kline smiling and pumping their fists in the air in celebration? They smile when they vote against marriage inequalilty. Tom Goyette They smile when they Burnsville can surpress the vote for 18

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Once more, Burnsville council holds line on its own pay by John Gessner Sun Thisweek

The Burnsville mayor and City Council members will go without a raise next year. They agreed at a July 10 work session to keep their salaries at levels set in 2007, the last time Burnsville’s elected officials voted themselves an increase in base pay. Council members added a stipend of $35 for certain “extra” meetings, payable beginning in 2009, but removed the stipend from their

salaries in 2011. “We haven’t had a raise in a long time, but that’s OK,” Mayor Elizabeth Kautz said. “That’s not why we do this job.” The mayor is paid $1,000 a month and council members $700 — “pretty close to the middle of the pack” among comparable metroarea cities, said Heather Johnston, Burnsville’s chief financial officer. “It looks like other cities have given themselves a raise, because we’re behind

the average now” compared with nine other similar cities, Council Member Dan Kealey said. Council members are also eligible to participate in the city’s health and dental plans and receive the same health insurance contribution as part-time city employees working 20 hours per week, according to a city staff report.

Licensing requirement dampened vendor turnout Sun Thisweek

After a subdued opening last weekend, a new swap meet in Burnsville is likely to get a fuller complement of vendors this weekend. It appears that Stop, Swap and Shop (The Marketplace) at Buck Hill will get a temporary reprieve from a city licensing provision that prompted many vendors to pull out of opening weekend. The provision requires all vendors at the meet to obtain transient merchant licenses, which carry a $50 application fee and police background checks. The meet’s owners, Vaughn and Jennifer Wallace of Lakeville, and some Burnsville City Council members had thought when the council approved the meet in May that only some secondhand-goods resellers would need individual permits separate from the meet’s permit. They thought only resellers dealing in reportable goods that the city tracks for theft — such as jewelry, precious metals and electronics — needed separate resellers’ licenses. In fact, city ordinance requires transient merchant

licenses for all the vendors. Why should a grandma selling self-made beaded jewelry need a license and a police background check? Council Member Dan Gustafson asked at a July 10 work session. Council Member Dan Kealey said he also thought only resellers dealing in reportable items would need separate licenses. Council members quickly agreed to relax the ordinance requiring all the vendors to have individual permits. A vote is expected at next Tuesday’s council meeting. But that leaves this weekend. Officials said they’ll try, within the confines of the law, to accommodate the swap meet by not enforcing the ordinance. City Attorney Joel Jamnik

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wasn’t at the work session and couldn’t be reached by phone when city staffers called. Gustafson, who has been vocal about correcting the license issue, said the swap meet’s opening weekend drew only nine of the 40 vendors originally registered. The ordinance may require transient merchant licenses for longstanding events whose vendors have never obtained them. They include junk markets at the Touch of Home consignment store and art sales at the Art and All That Jazz Festival, Community Development Director Jenni Faulkner said. John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Misdemeanor alleged in fatal crash Driver’s car killed two alongside I-35W by John Gessner Sun Thisweek

A driver whose vehicle veered off the freeway and killed two roadside workers in Burnsville last October has been charged with one misdemeanor count of careless driving. Kirk Edward Deamos, 22, of Raymore, Mo., will make his first court appearance on July 25 in Hastings. Court documents say Deamos wasn’t speeding, under the influence of alcohol or using a cell phone when his 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 GT left the road at approximately 12:33 p.m. Oct. 13 while headed northbound on Interstate 35W. Deamos lost control of the car just south of the McAndrews Road overpass. It careened into the ditch, killing electricians Craig Carlson, 47, of Ramsey, and Ronald Rajkowski, 44, of St. Joseph. They were working for Egan Co., a subcontractor on a project to extend the MnPASS toll lane system through Burnsville.

“Our deepest sympathy is extended to the families of Craig Carlson and Ronald Rajkowski for their great loss,” Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom said in a July 9 news release. Deamos had left his home in Missouri at 4 a.m. that morning to visit his girlfriend, who was attending the College of St. Benedict in Collegeville. After being ticketed for speeding that morning in Iowa, Deamos said he used cruise control to stay within the speed limit, according to the criminal complaint. Approaching the area where his vehicle left the road, Deamos slowed from 70 mph to 60 because of cement barriers in place. The speed limit remained 70 in the area, which wasn’t a designated construction zone, according to the State Patrol. Deamos told the patrol that he wanted to disengage his cruise control while driving through the area and briefly looked down at his steering wheel to press the

correct button. When he looked up, he thought he was too close to the temporary concrete barrier and steered right, braking at the same time, the complaint said. The car turned further right than he expected, so Deamos steered back to the left, “then back to the right again, all the while applying the brakes,” the complaint said. The car struck a pole and then continued to slide, striking the electricians. Traffic cameras showed that Deamos was traveling at the speed of surrounding traffic, and a witness said his car didn’t appear to be speeding, the complaint said. Phone records showed he wasn’t using his phone at the time of the crash. The sentence for careless driving is up to 90 days in jail and/or a fine of $300 to $1,000. John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Inspection fees will get another look ‘Good’ landlords may get a break by John Gessner Sun Thisweek

Some Burnsville landlords are objecting to the size of proposed fees under a new program of mandatory inspections. They have the attention of City Council members, who agreed at a July 10 work session to consider a reworked fee structure that rewards owners for keeping up their properties. Council members agreed in May to have the city inspect all rental units every three years and common areas of multifamily buildings annually. The owners of rental housing would pay annual fees for the inspections — charges of $130 per building and another $20 per unit under the current plan to cover unit inspections, Community Development Director Jenni Faulkner said. One apartment owner said the proposed fees will cost him $4,000 a year, even though his property is im-

peccably maintained and not the source of problems in Burnsville. Gerald Frisch, the owner of Park Place Apartments at 301 and 501 E. Burnsville Parkway, said he doesn’t object to inspections and some level of fee. “I’m happy to be here” in Burnsville, said Frisch, who was invited to comment at the work session by Mayor Elizabeth Kautz. “I just don’t want to be penalized for something we don’t do, and other people are causing the problems.” Frisch and the owner of The Pines of Burnsville are among those who have called her with objections, Kautz said. Frisch suggested that if a certain percentage of the units come up clean, inspections be suspended for the rest of the property, costing landlords less. That didn’t fly with City Manager Craig Ebeling, who insisted that all units should be inspected. A system like Frisch suggested would be an “administrative nightmare,” Ebeling said. Officials rejected a “tiered

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system” favoring landlords with good track records in May, worried it would be “complicated and overwhelming,” Faulkner said. A few metro-area cities with mandatory inspections and fees do have tiered systems. The council directed city staffers to consider ways to keep fees lower for wellkept properties. One way might be to lower the basic inspection fees and impose progressively higher fees for reinspection of units with code violations. “I don’t want to penalize the good operators,” Council Member Dan Kealey said. Staffers said they’ll work with owners and report back in August. The city expects to add about 3.5 building inspector positions for the program, as well as a half-time fire inspector. The council has licensed rental properties since 2005 but kept the program free of fees and mandatory inspections until after the Country Village Apartments debacle. In January, the council revoked the license of the 138-unit west Burnsville complex, which was beset by mold, sagging ceilings, pest infestations and other problems. With the buildings empty of residents who were forced to move, owner Lindahl Partnerships has commenced mass repairs and is now seeking a provisional rental license to reoccupy. The application was set for council consideration July 3, but Lindahl asked that it be continued until city reinspection of the units is finished. Now another Burnsville complex has generated complaints and triggered a city investigation, said Faulkner, who didn’t name the complex. John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Burnsville girls vie for Miss MN Valley crowns

Alissa Jones of Burnsville will be one of six queen candidates in the Miss MN Valley-Queen of the Seasons program. She is the daughter of Teresa Lebaron and Keith Jones. Jones will be a sophomore at Apple Valley High School. Skye Davis of Burnsville

will be one of three princess candidates in the Miss MN Valley-Queen of the Seasons program. She is the daughter of Yvette and Andy Davis. Davis was the 2009 Junior Ambassador for Big Lake, Minn. She attends Valley Middle School. The 2012 Miss MN Val-

ley Scholarship Program coronation will be at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 6, at Cross of Peace Lutheran Church, 1506 Wood Duck Trail, Shakopee. Admission is $5. For more information, go to www.missmnvalley.org.

Agendas Eagan Advisory Parks Commission Following is the agenda for the 7 p.m. Monday, July 16, workshop of the Eagan Advisory Parks Commission at Eagan Municipal Center, Eagan Room.

Workshop: 6 to 6:55 p.m., Confer- VI. Consent Agenda A. Minnesota Valley Transit ence Room 2 A & B • 2012-2013 Goal Develop- Authority 3rd Addition ment – Healthy Living Resolution VII. Development Proposals VIII. Old Business Implementation IX. New Business A. 2013-17 Capital ImproveAgenda I. Call to Order and Pledge of Al- ment Plan X. Other Business and Reports legiance XI. Communications II. Adopt Agenda III. Approval of Minutes of Regu- XII. Round Table XIII. Adjournment lar Meeting of May 14, 2012 IV. Visitors to be Heard V. Director’s Update

Seniors Driver improvement classes for seniors The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will offer 55plus driver-improvement courses on the following days: • 5 to 9 p.m. July 17 and 18 (eight-hour first-time course), Burnsville Senior Center – ISD 191, 200 W. Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville. • 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 18 and 19 (eight-hour firsttime course), Gramercy Park Cooperative/Eagan Community Center, 1669 Yankee Doodle Road, Eagan. • 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 21 (eight-hour first-time course), The Rivers, 11111 River Hills Drive, Burnsville. • 6 to 10 p.m. July 23 (four-hour refresher), Burnsville Senior Center – ISD 191, 200 W. Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville. • 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug.

6 (eight-hour first-time course), Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. • 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 6 (fourhour refresher), Burnsville Senior Center – ISD 191, 200 W. Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville. • 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 8 and 9 (eight-hour first-time course), Burnsville Senior Center – ISD 191, 200 W. Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville. • 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 13 (four-hour refresher), Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan.

• 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 13 and 14 (eight-hour firsttime course), Hayes Community and Senior Center, 14601 Hayes Road, Apple Valley. • 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 13 (four-hour refresher), Burnsville Senior Center – ISD 191, 200 W. Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville. The courses are open to the public; however, preregistration is requested. The fee for the four-hour refresher is $20; the eighthour course is $24. For more information or to register, visit www.mnsafetycenter. org or call 1-888-234-1294.

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This is the design for city entrance monument signs favored by most City Council members. Burnsville, from 1A Preslicka to tweak the designs. One is a more traditional representation of the treesand-water theme and the other more abstract. Council Member Dan Kealey favored the “asymmetrical swoop” of the latter. “No. 1 (the traditional design) looks more civic. Three (the abstract design) looks more fashionable, trendy. ... The private sector might go with a look like that.” Council Member Dan Gustafson said No. 3 is a better symbol of change and progress. Council Member Mary Sherry wasn’t so sure about embracing “trendy.” “I don’t see that as water,”

This is Burnsville’s current logo, developed in 1976 and adopted in the early 1980s. she said of the logo’s blue streak. “I saw it as wind, because the trees are bending.” No. 1 looks spiky, as though being “jolted with

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electricity,” Kealey said. Council members suggested softening the spikes in No. 1 and making No. 3 look a bit more “civic.” Mayor Elizabeth Kautz said it’s important for the new logo to represent deciduous as well as evergreen trees, reflecting the city’s mix. The logo would be replaced over time, leaving the city with two logos. Water towers won’t be repainted for another 15 to 20 years. Newer city vehicles will be on the road for up to a dozen years with the current logo. More permanent items such as granite tee signs at Birnamwood Golf Course and the large logo on the front of City Hall aren’t even on a replacement schedule yet.

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Council members settled on a traditional design for monument signs the city plans to install at entrances to the city. Signs are planned for Highway 13, Interstates 35W and 35E and County Road 42. Plans call for one installation every two years, in conjunction with road projects, at a cost of up to $50,000 per sign. Annual funding of $25,000 began with the 2012 budget. The first sign is planned for the city’s eastern entrance on Highway 13, which is undergoing a major resurfacing project. Most council members preferred a brown sign with an arched sign cap on top and a base with a limestone veneer. Two other options developed by Kimley-Horn and Associates employed concrete sign bases – one of them with a wavy contour on top and stainless-steel trees behind the sign. The arch in the chosen design is reminiscent of the arched roof of the Burnsville Ice Center and the arches on the Burnsville Parkway bridge over I-35W, Kautz said. And the limestone reflects the riverfront limestone mining quarry in Burnsville, she said. Kealey favored that design in a “runaway.” “It’s very classy, traditional,” Kautz said. Council Member Bill Coughlin said the design appears dated and wasn’t his top choice, but it does reflect the city. Council Member Mary Sherry was a vigorous dissenter, who called the design “dated and dowdy.” “I didn’t see the bridge. I didn’t see the Ice Center. I just saw dated,” said Sherry, who joked that the sign should carry a notice of her objections. “In very fine print,” City Manager Craig Ebeling said, laughing. John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Medical examiner eager for 2013 move After 25 years, Dakota County coroner office will move from Hastings by Laura Adelmann Sun Thisweek

After years of planning, Dakota County commissioners, meeting as a committee, passed a resolution July 10 verifying the county’s intention to approve a threeyear contract with Hennepin County for its medical examiner services starting next year. After 25 years at Regina Hospital in Hastings, Dakota County Medical Examiner Lindsey Thomas and her staff will move into the Hennepin County facility next year, and Thomas will become assistant medical examiner. Dr. Andrew Baker will become Dakota County’s medical examiner. Thomas said she is happy with the changes and never aspired to be chief medical examiner. “I’m totally for it,” Thomas told Sun Thisweek. “It’s so great. It really is the best long-term solution … for the shortage of forensic pathologists. In the future, it no longer makes sense to have a state like Minnesota with lots of little medical examiner’s offices.” Thomas said regionalizing will allow better collaboration of cases and keep her small office from being Photo submitted “totally vulnerable” if one Dakota County Medical Examiner’s Office is outgrowing person leaves. available space at the Regina Hospital basement in Hastings. She said there is a na- This storage closet is nearly filled to capacity with records. tional shortage of forensic pathologists, and when her assistant forensic pathologist, Dr. Susan Roe, moved �� back to her home state of Texas it was challenging for �� the remaining staff. �� Lindsey said Regina �� Medical Center has been �� a good home for the office �� and wonderful to work with, but the department has outgrown available space and ��

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Thisweekend Zombie romance novel is just the beginning for young Eagan author Emily Shore sees publication of debut novel ‘Flesher’

Botanical art on display An exhibit by the Great River Chapter of Botanical Artists is on display at the Lakeville Area Arts Center gallery through Sept. 16. The exhibit is open for viewing Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The arts center is at 20965 Holyoke Ave. For more information, call (952) 985-4640.

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This summer brought good news for Emily Shore. In June, the 25-year-old Eagan teenfiction author saw publication of her debut novel, “Flesher,” a post-apocalyptic zombie romance that’s now available on Amazon. It’s the first in what Shore hopes will be a long list of published works. She recently completed “The Legend of the Last Bookkeeper,” a novel inspired by Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451” that examines what the world would look like without books. “The Legend of the Last Bookkeeper” is the latest in a whole host of paranormal romance and science fiction novels she’s written and is now looking to have published. Her website, www.emilybethshore.com, gives a rundown of the writing projects she’s completed since committing to a career in writing. “I think I was a born writer,” said Shore, who was home-schooled through high school and went on to earn a creative writing degree from Metro State University in St. Paul. “I started writing as a young girl – I would try to write short stories but I’d always end up writing a full-length book.” She’s now working on her next novel, “Serenity,” a story about a future Earth where girls are put on display as artwork. Shore, who works part-time at Barnes & Noble in Apple Valley, took time to talk to us about her writing rituals, her strategies for dealing with writer’s block, and how a book by Stephenie Meyer gave her laryngitis. At what point in your life did you know you wanted to be a writer? Ever since I learned to read and write. I credit my mother for giving me a healthy dose of literature at a young age. The first hours of every morning were dedicated to reading countless chapters of countless books. It was love at first sight. What is your writing strategy? Do you have any writing rituals? My writing strategy is to write no fewer than 1,000 words a day. No ritual other than stapling my pants to the chair and refusing myself any other pleasure other than writing those 1,000 words. If I didn’t have a part-time job, which required the use of my hands, I would write 3,000 words a day. However, I tried that once, and though I gained a 90,000-word book in one month, I also gained a temporary case of carpal tunnel, which I have no desire to repeat. Describe your writing room. This would depend on whether you mean inside my house or outside. My ideal writing room, if money and time were no object, would be any coffee shop first thing in the morning. I thrive in a crowded, chaotic, and above all cacophonic atmosphere in order to

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Teen-fiction author Emily Shore, who works part-time at Barnes & Noble in Apple Valley, commits to writing 1,000 words each day. “If I didn’t have a part-time job … I would write 3,000 words a day,” she said. “However, I tried that once, and though I gained a 90,000word book in one month, I also gained a temporary case of carpal tunnel, which I have no desire to repeat.” write. The more noise, the better. And the fragrances of coffee only serve to heighten my senses. Inside my house, my writing room is my office, which my husband and I specifically designed. It is entirely themed around books, art, and writing. What’s on your writing desk? In addition to my laptop and desktop computer, my desk is entirely writer-themed with a typewriter adorning the back of it as well as a writer’s quill and ink bottle. On my desk, I also keep two framed photos of my book covers, which always serve as a reminder to keep writing. How do you get past writer’s block? If you had asked me this a couple months ago, I would have proudly declared that I never get writer’s block. However, I recently started writing in an unknown and particularly difficult genre for me, and I found myself subsequently stuck. I discovered the answer to writer’s block in one of my defining character traits: persistence. I journeyed to a local coffee shop, researched the basis for

my writer’s block (which happened to be plot structure at the time), and I stayed there for four hours until I had hashed out a worthy plot. I give most of the credit to Caribou Coffee’s hot cinnamon spice tea for this. And Google. What are you reading right now? Since I work at a bookstore, I constantly see new titles added to shelves. I’m always on the lookout for any compelling teen read since it’s the audience for which I write. I can read a number of books at one time without getting too scatterbrained. My favorite title on my reading list would have to be “Daughter of Smoke and Bone” by Laini Taylor. What was the last truly great book you read? “The Host” by Stephenie Meyer. Stunning character development, a wholly original idea, compelling emotional substance. I literally got laryngitis reading this aloud to my husband on a camping trip. Since then, it has become my ultimate choice for a “trapped on a desert island” book. “Blood Red Road” by Moira Young is another book notable and worthy of merit, which I found most stirring. “Warm Bodies” by Isaac Marion, the last. Which authors have inspired you? The all-powerful, paid-by-the-word Charles Dickens. The sheer genius of J.R.R. Tolkien. The seductive yet simple power of Gaston Le Roux. The pure romanticism of Jane Austen. The morbid attractiveness of the Grimm Brothers. The descriptive allure of Daphne du Maurier. And yes, even the emotional complexes of Stephenie Meyer. Andrew Miller can be reached at andrew. miller@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Mystery writers Marilyn Jax and Jim Proebstle will stop in Apple Valley on Saturday, Aug. 11, as part of their Mystery Writers Book Tour. The two will sign books and answer questions from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Apple Valley Barnes & Noble, 14880 Florence Trail. Jax, who resides in the Twin Cities, will debut her third novel, “Sapphire Trails,” at the event. Proebstle, who is from the Chicago area, will sign copies of “Fatal Incident,” a World War II historical fiction story of conspiracy and espionage based on a true Minnesota story.

Art and All that Jazz Festival The ninth annual Art and All that Jazz Festival will be held from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, in Nicollet Commons Park in Burnsville. The lineup includes The Dakota Combo, noon to 1:30 p.m.; Hot Swing Combo, 2 to 3:30 p.m.; Charanga Tropical, 4 to 5:30 p.m.; The Super Pilots, 6 to 7:30 p.m.; Randy Brecker, 8 to 10 p.m. More information is at Burnsvilleartjazz.com.

Family and Friends Day at Dakota City The second of three Family and Friends Fun Days at Dakota City Heritage Village will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 13. The final event will be Aug. 24. Dakota City is located at 4008 220th St. W. on the fairgrounds in Farmington. Visitors should stop at the Dakota City office in Ahlberg Hall to purchase tickets ($5) and meet a tour guide. Costumed guides will lead the tours, which will begin every hour with the last tour beginning at 2 p.m. Each tour will last 90 minutes and include stops in eight buildings where costumed villagers will be on hand. For more information, visit www.dakotacity.org.

Dakota City seeks fair demonstrators Dakota City Heritage Village is seeking demonstrators who can show 1900s crafts and skills during the Dakota County Fair Aug. 6-12. Crafts might include woodcarving, embroidering, knitting, spinning and weaving. For more information, call Dakota City at (651) 460-8050.

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Children’s theater performs ‘Cinderella’

To submit items for the Family Calendar, email: darcy. odden@ecm-inc.com.

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Children’s Castle Theater will present “Cinderella: When Castle Meets Country” at 7 p.m. July 13-14 and 2 p.m. July 14-15 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. While the sweet and magical story of Cinderella (Tyra Jaramillo) and her two snobby stepsisters (Brielle Franke and Claire Vietti) remains intact, audiences who seek a little less “fairy tale” will find themselves laughing along with the side story of the Prince (Grant Uline) as he attempts to fulfill his lifelong dream of letting country bumpkin commoners into the castle. From front left are case members Jayna Carlson, Josie Carlson; back row: Brielle Franke, Tyra Jaramillo, Claire Vietti. Tickets are $10 adults, $6 senior citizens, $8 children ages 10 and under, and can be purchased at the door or by calling (952) 985-4640.

theater and arts calendar To submit items for the Arts Calendar, email: darcy. odden@ecm-inc.com. Comedy Bob Larson with special guest Jeff Pfoser at 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 13, and Saturday, July 14, at MinneHAHA Comedy Club, 1583 E. First Ave., Shakopee (lower level of Dangerfield’s), (612) 860-9388, www.minnehahacomedyclub. com. Tickets: $13. Concerts Marc Cohn with Rebecca Pidgeon, 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 13, Subway Music in the Zoo, Minnesota Zoo amphitheater, Apple Valley. Cost: $46. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com. Marc Cohn with Alison Scott, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 14, Subway Music in the Zoo, Minnesota Zoo amphitheater, Apple Valley. Cost: $46. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com. Minnesota Sinfonia will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 15, at Caponi Art Park’s outdoor amphitheater, Eagan. A $5 per person donation is suggested. Information: www.caponiartpark. org. Music in Kelley Park featuring Michael Monroe from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 20, at Kelley Park, 6855 Fortino St., Apple Valley. Free. Food and beverages available for purchase. Lyle Lovett & His Acoustic Group, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 21, Subway Music in the Zoo, Minnesota Zoo amphitheater, Apple Valley. Cost: $56. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com. Exhibits Botanical art exhibit by The Great River Chapter of Botanical Artists at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Information: (952) 985-4640. Festivals Rosemount Leprechaun Days runs July 20-29. Information: www.rosemountevents. com/Leprechaun.html. Theater Eagan Summer Community Theatre will present “Cinderella” in the Eagan High School auditorium, 4185 Braddock Trail, at 7:30 p.m. July 13-14, 18-21, 2528, and 2 p.m. July 15, 22 and 28. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors 62-plus and children under 12. To purchase tickets, call (651) 683-6964 between 1 and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or purchase online at www.eagan.k12.mn.us/. Workshops/classes Mystery Art Night will be offered Fridays, July 20 through Aug. 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Eagan Art House. All supplies will be included and light refresh-

ments will be served. Cost per class is $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Register at www.eaganarthouse.org. Call (651) 6755521 for information. 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) 6755521. 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) 7363644. 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.

Thursday, July 19 Music in the Parks – Kid Power With Rachael, 10 a.m. at Central Park Amphitheater, Friday, July 13 Outdoor movie, “Yogi Bear,” Rosemount. Free. Weather line: 7:30 p.m. seating, dusk show- Call (952) 985-1780 option 6 to time, part of Burnsville’s “Flicks find out if a performance has on the Bricks” series at Nicollet been cancelled. Commons Park in the Heart of Thursday Rockin’ Readers – Gideon Pond Principal Kristine the City. Summer Fresh Friday Film, Black, 11:15 a.m., Nicollet Com“The Miracles of Greens: How mons Park, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Greens and Wild Edibles Can Burnsville. Free. Save Your Life,” 6 to 8 p.m. at Val- Thursday Rockin’ Lunch ley Natural Foods, 13750 County Hour – Kidz Dance, noon, Road 11, Burnsville. Information: Nicollet Commons Park, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Free. (952) 891-1212, ext. 221. “The Great Grill-Out,” 6 to 8 p.m. in Market Plaza, downtown Saturday, July 14 Movies in the Park, “Puss Lakeville. Sponsored by the in Boots,” at dusk at the Central Downtown Lakeville Business Park Amphitheater near City Hall, Association. Free. Hot dogs and Rosemount. Bring blankets and brats will be served. Entertainlawn chairs. Weather-related up- ment by The Blue Drifters and dates: (952) 985-1790, option No. the Southern Cruzers classic car display. Information: www.down6. townlakeville.com. Sunday, July 15 Open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 21 at the Lutz Railroad Garden, Food drive for Dakota Coun2960 Egan Ave., Eagan. Free. ty food shelves from 9 a.m. to Trains will not run if raining. Infor- noon at Saints Martha & Mary Episcopal Church, 4180 Lexingmation: (651) 454-3534. ton Ave. S., Eagan. Requested items: Canned food, peanut butTuesday, July 17 Family Fun Tuesday – Irish ter, dry goods, personal hygiene music and dance with the O’Shea Irish Dancers, 10 to 11 a.m. in the Sculpture Garden at Caponi Art Park, Eagan. $4 per person donation is suggested. Information: (651) 454-9412 or www.caponiartpark.org. Tuesday Evenings in the Garden – The Digital Eye with Jo Anne Sabin, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the garden at UMore Park, 1605 160th St. W. (County Road 46), Rosemount. Create better photos of your garden and its wildlife with just a few digital photo editing techniques. Fee: $10. Questions or to register by phone, call University of Minnesota Extension: (651) 480-7700.

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items, cooking oil, flour and baking items. Cash donations encouraged. 30th anniversary celebration by AMVETS Post 1, Mendota, at the Mendota VFW on Highway 13 beginning at 2 p.m. Program at 3 p.m., pig roast and live music from 4 p.m. to midnight. Beer, fun, friends. All welcome, especially veterans and their families. Information: (651) 688-7408. 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. • July 13, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Easter Lutheran Church – By the Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. • July 13, 1 to 6 p.m., American Family Insurance, 400 Third St., Farmington. • July 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nelson Chiropractic, 14321 Nicollet Court, Burnsville. • July 17, 1 to 6 p.m., Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 14980 Diamond Path, Rosemount. • July 18, 2 to 7 p.m., Lady Katherine Fitness Studio, 4178

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Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. • July 19, 1 to 6 p.m., Brunswick Zone XL, 11129 162nd St. W., Lakeville. • July 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sprint Lakeville, 17713 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville. Reunions Lakeville High School Class of 1972 will hold its 40th reunion at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at the home of Bruce and Pat Zweber, 387 Maple Island Road, Burnsville. Information: Mary Boegeman Johnson at MBoegemanJ@yahoo.com or Mary Ann Knox at MaryAnnKnox@visi. com. Burnsville High School Class of 1992 will hold its 20th reunion from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Hyatt Regency, downtown Minneapolis. Tickets are $50 in advance or $65 at the door. To register and purchase tickets, visit https://reunionmanager.net/class_members/registration.php?class_id=124786 or contact Kelly Bruce Regan at kelbel070@gmail.com or Bob Hayes at bobhayes37@yahoo. com with questions.

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Wednesday, July 18 The Importance of Water, for children, 1 to 2 p.m. at Valley Natural Foods, Burnsville. Kids will discover why drinking “0” sugary drinks is best for overall health and nutrition. Free. Register for the class 32 hours in advance in the store, at (952) 891-1212, ext. 221, or online at www.eventbee. com/v/valleynaturalfoods/boxoffice. Eagan Market Fest, 4 to 8 p.m., Eagan Festival Grounds. Farmers market, classic car show, concert with The Rockin’ Hollywoods, $1 root beer floats, oldies trivia, free kids’ art, family games and more. Information: www.cityofeagan.com/marketfest or (651) 675-5500.

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Cactus Willie, Boxcar Bob and The Drifter will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. The performance will include a blend of folk, country, rock, and bluegrass music. Comedian Charlie LeBlanc will open for the trio with stories of Cajun life in Baton Rouge, La. Tickets are $14 and are available at the arts center. Advance purchase is recommended. For tickets or additional information, call (952) 985-4640.

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Challenging the state’s best golfers Setting up tournament courses is fun for MGA official by Mike Shaughnessy Sun Thisweek

The most scrutinized individual at next week’s Minnesota Golf Association Amateur Championship won’t be playing. If conditions are too difficult at the tournament that starts Monday at Hastings Country Club, Doug Hoffmann will hear about it. If they’re too easy, and the tournament turns into a birdie-fest, Hoffmann will hear about that, too. Hoffmann, an Apple Valley resident who has been with the MGA since 1998, is used to it by now. One of his duties as the organization’s tournament director – his favorite part of the job, he said – is setting up the courses for MGA championships. “When do I know I got it right?” Hoffmann said, repeating a question. “I guess it would be when players tell me they thought the setup was challenging but fair. “I ended up in the MGA-

PGA Cup in May (a one-day series of matches between the state’s top amateurs and professionals) when a player had to withdraw at the last minute. I played all 18 holes on a course (Windsong Farm) I set up and had a number of players come up to me and ask, ‘Did you like your own setup? Did you get a little taste of your own medicine?’ But after playing it, I wouldn’t have changed a thing.” At golf tournaments such as last month’s U.S. Open, the course setup is almost as big a topic of conversation as the competition itself. The U.S. Golf Association has long been accused of wanting to, as Hoffmann called it, “preserve par.” Or, to put it another way, to keep the winning score as close to even par as possible. The winning score at this year’s U.S. Open was Webb Simpson’s 1 over par – one year after Rory McIlroy demolished tournament records

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for lowest 72-hole score (268) and lowest total under par (16 under). At last weekend’s U.S. Women’s Open, only two players broke par for the tournament. Hoffmann’s goals are a little different. “It doesn’t bother me at all if someone shoots 66 on a course I set up, as long as he played well,” he said. “What I wouldn’t want to see if somebody slop it around and shoot under par.” The last four winners of the MGA Amateur have finished under par and Hoffmann said last week he believes a winning score of about eight to 10 under is likely at Hastings Country Club, where the 54-hole tournament will take place Monday through Wednesday. “Some people want the winning score to be 5 over,” he said. “On some courses, that would be OK. On others, it wouldn’t be a good idea.”

Hastings Country Club will play at 6,730 yards, relatively short for top amateur players, and its three par-5s could be reachable in two shots (another par-5 is being shortened by 10 yards and will play as a 465-yard par4). Hoffmann is working with several employees and members at Hastings Country Club to set up the course. Aside from converting one par-5 to a par-4, the biggest change will be reversing the nines. The 18th hole now will be a 160-yard par-3 – it’s unusual but not unprecedented for tournaments to end on a par-3 – but is preceded by several challenging par-4 holes. “It’s a balance,” Hoffmann said. “I’ll have my ideas, but at the same time it’s an advantage to work with a group that sees the course all the time.” The course lost about 40 trees after heavy thunderstorms went through Da-

kota County several weeks ago. Hoffmann said only one of the lost trees would have affected how a hole was played. Of bigger concern was last week’s heat, which forced the club to water the course heavily. That had the course playing softer than Hoffmann would prefer, but there still was time to get the course firmer for the tournament. By Wednesday afternoon, if birdies are possible but not plentiful, and players aren’t barking at him about the course being too difficult, Hoffmann will be able to relax.

for players 30 and older – the MGA Mid-Players, a match-play tournament, and the Minnesota Public Golf Association Mid-Amateur. Other players with local ties include Scott Bodelson of Southern Hills, Corey Schommer of Brackett’s Crossing, former Lakeville North High School player Adam Petterson, who plays out of Northfield Golf Club, Patrick Vincelli of Brackett’s Crossing and Ryan Strusz of Fountain Valley. Many former state amateur winners were players who turned professional shortly thereafter. The most Locals in state recent winner who is in this year’s field is Adam Dooley, amateur who won the tournament in Among the favorites in 1999. this year’s MGA Amateur is Spectator admission is Apple Valley resident Sam- free. my Schmitz, the 2011 MGA Player of the Year. He fin- Mike Shaughnessy is at mike. ished fifth in last year’s shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com or state amateur and this year facebook.com/sunthisweek. has won two tournaments

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Eagan third baseman Collin Olstad has the tag waiting for Apple Valley’s Garrett Ganskie, who was out trying to steal third base during Tuesday night’s American Legion baseball game at Legion Field in Apple Valley. Eagan won 5-3. Both teams will be pool-play hosts in the Gopher Classic tournament that begins Friday. Eagan’s games will be at Eagan High School and Apple Valley’s games will be at Legion Field.

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Sports Briefs Burnsville golf team offers youth lessons Burnsville High School boys golf team members are offering $5 golf lessons for girls and boys ages 5-15 at the high school soccer fields. Lessons will be 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays from July 12 through Aug. 9. Parking is available in the lot east of the football field. Proceeds will support the boys golf team. For more information, call 612-418-1180.

BAC football registration Registration for the 2012 season of Burnsville Athletic Club football is now open for boys and girls interested in playing tackle (grades 5-8) or flag (grades 1-12)

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football. The fee for tackle football is $200. The fee for flag football is $75 for grades 1-4 and $100 for grades 5-12. A limited number of scholarships are available for families with a demonstrated financial need. For more information, contact Brad Schiller at BACCommissioner@ hotmail.com. To register, go to www.burnsvillefootball. com.

Seeking nominations for basketball hall of fame The Minnesota High School Basketball Hall of Fame, a new venture featuring some of the most prominent names in Minnesota high school basketball, is

Eagan’s Dan Holzer delivers a pitch during an American Legion baseball game against Apple Valley on Tuesday night. The Patriots won 5-3. Eagan will be one of the host sites for pool play in the Gopher Classic tournament, which starts Friday. Eagan’s poolplay games will be at Eagan High School.

seeking nominations for its inaugural class of inductees. The Hall of Fame plans to promote high school basketball and the values of wholesome competition and sportsmanship, both for boys and for girls by recognizing outstanding players, coaches, teams, officials and other contributors from the beginning of high school hoops more than 100 years ago to the present day. Basketball fans may submit nominations to Bill Bentson at webentson22@ yahoo.com, Ron Haggstrom at rchaggstrom@yahoo. com or Kevin Anderson at kja8067@gmail.com. Teams and players are subject to a waiting period of 10 years, while coaches and other contributors must have a career consisting of at least 15 years.

Freedom Days run held despite sweltering heat by Mike Shaughnessy Sun Thisweek

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Kyle Economy was the winner of the PanO-Prog four-mile race Saturday running the course in 21 minutes, 29 seconds. The second-place finisher was Joey Brenner and third was Gunnar Dancer. There were 358 runners participating in the four-mile race. Alec Olson won the one-mile race.

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Joyce Bourassa won the women’s fourmile Pan-O-Prog race Saturday in 23 minutes, 59 seconds. She was followed by Katie Dolan in second and Laura Roach in third. In the one-mile race, Kaytlyn Laron defeated Baourassa by two seconds with Dolan coming in third.

Adam Lippold of Elko and Kate Tavakley of Burnsville were winners in the five-mile race at the Apple Valley Freedom Days Run on July 4, and Sam Swanson and Hannah Olson won the twomile races. On a sweltering morning, 190 runners – 122 males and 68 females – completed the five-mile race. The two-mile race had 177 finishers, 81 males and 96 females. Lippold won the men’s five-mile race in 28 minutes, 22 seconds, which was 29 seconds faster than runner-up Seth Rosvold of Apple Valley. Erik Rosvold, also of Apple Valley,

was third in 29:38. Completing the top five were Jason Mansour of Apple Valley (30:37) and Luke Gross of St. Paul (30:58). Tavakley finished the women’s five-mile in 35:41, which also was the 17th-fastest time overall. Alicia Traut of Apple Valley was second in 36:34, and the rest of the top five consisted of Lisa KreskyFriffin of Farmington (38:03), Krista Clatterbuck of Lakeville (38:35) and Tracey Thompson of Lakeville (40:50). Swanson ran 11:30 in the men’s two-mile race with Jason Schultz of Lakeville in second place, 10 seconds behind. Brett Jones was third in 11:50. Two Eagan residents, Pat-

rick Silgen (11:56) and Eric Thompson (12:03) were fourth and fifth. Olson, a Richfield resident, ran the women’s two-mile in 12:32 and finished 1:10 ahead of the runner-up, Maricia Pacheco of Farmington. Ellen Jesmok of Eagan was third in 14:00, Alyssa Cowan of Faribault took fourth in 14:20 and Mallory Stach of Savage was fifth in 14:38. Complete results from the Freedom Days races are available at www.mtecresults.com. Mike Shaughnessy is at mike.shaughnessy@ecminc.com or facebook.com/ sunthisweek.

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Alvin C. Sukohl Age 84 of Lakeville passed away on July 2, 2012. Preceded in death by brother Marvin Becker. Survived by wife of 60 years, Mae; children Bonnie (Terry) Heim, Vickie (Butch) Hoffman, Randy (Tammy) Sukohl, Tommy (Tracy) Sukohl and Kerri (Mike) Aurzada; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorial Visitation Thursday, was July 5, 2012 4pm-7pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 417 South Minnesota St., New Ulm, MN. Rosary was at 5PM and prayer service starting at 7PM. Funeral Service Friday, was July 6, 11AM at All Saints Catholic Church, 19795 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, MN. Visitation 1 hour prior to Mass at church. Internment All Saints Cemetery. White Funeral Home Lakeville (952)-469-2723 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

Age 68 of Lakeville passed away on July 3, 2012. Preceded in death by son Jeff Anderson. Survived by husband Gerald “Ole” Storlie. Step Children Jason, Chris, and Nicole Storlie, brothers Robert and Steve Jahn. Memorial Service was held 11AM Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at White Funeral Home, 20134 Kenwood Tr. Visitation was one hour prior t o s e r v i c e . White Funeral Home Lakeville 952-469-2723 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

Jerrold Joseph Hall Died prematurely at 20 weeks on July 6th, 2012. Loved by his parents Dave and Betsy Hall and his 6 siblings, Jacob, Emma Jules, Blaise, Naomi, Georgia and Sistine. A private graveside service was celebrated by Father Thomas Wilson at All Saints Catholic Cemetery on July 10th. Special thanks to our family and friends for all the prayers and support.

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EXTRACT OF MINUTES OF MEETING OF SCHOOL BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 191 (BURNSVILLE-EAGAN-SAVAGE) STATE OF MINNESOTA HELD: JUNE 21, 2012 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 191 (Burnsville-Eagan-Savage), State of Minnesota, was held in said school district on June 21, 2012, at 6:30 o'clock p.m., for the purpose, in part, of establishing dates for filing affidavits of candidacy for the 2012 school district general and special elections. The following members were present: Currier, Hill, Schmid, Sweep, Teiken & VandenBoom and the following were absent: Luth Member Teiken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING DATES FOR FILING AFFIDAVITS OF CANDIDACY

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 191, State of Minnesota, as follows: 1. The period for filing affidavits of candidacy for the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 191 shall begin on July 31, 2012 and shall close on August 14, 2012. An affidavit of candidacy must be filed in the office of the school district clerk and the $2 filing fee paid prior to 5:00 o'clock p.m. on August 14, 2012. The affidavit of candidacy must state whether the person is filing for one of the four year terms or to fill the vacancy in term expiring January 5, 2015. 2. The clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of said filing dates to be published in the official newspaper of the district, at least two (2) weeks prior to the first day to file affidavits of candidacy. 3.The clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of said filing dates to be posted at the administrative offices of the school district at least ten (10) days prior to the first day to file affidavits of candidacy. 4. The notice of said filing dates shall be in substantially the following form: NOTICE OF FILING DATES FOR ELECTION TO THE SCHOOL BOARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 191 (BURNSVILLE-EAGAN-SAVAGE) STATE OF MINNESOTA

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Born on August 14, 1969 in Minneapolis, MN, Amy Ann was the beloved daughter to parents, David and Trudy (Fischer) Affolter. She was the younger of two children. Amy’s childhood years were spent in Jordan, active in the school plays, choir, cheerleading and volleyball. Amy graduated from Jordan High School in 1987. Furthering her education, Amy attended St. Cloud State and Brown Institute. Her first job was selling radio ads at a country western radio station KAUS in Austin, MN. Later on, she moved into sales and became a leader in the sales industry. Most recently, Amy held a position in the recruiting industry with The Right Staff in Edina. A life time passion for music, especially country, Amy enjoyed Karaoke and singing. She loved the time spent with family and friends at the cabin and attending niece, Haley’s dance recitals. In her free time, Amy loved writing poetry and swimming with the dolphins. A resident of New Market, Amy passed away unexpectedly, at the young age of 42, at her home on Tuesday, July 3, 2012. Amy will be truly missed for her happy and care free personality, especially that infectious laugh. Her greatest joy was to make others happy and she wants to be remembered for this quality. In Amy’s words, “Do not be sad for I am with God and one day we will be together again. She also stated, “Thanks mom and dad for showing me how to be a loving, caring and trusting person.” Forever loved, Amy will be deeply missed by parents, David “Shorty” and Trudy Affolter of Farmington; brother, David “Woody” (Tammy) Affolter of Cannon Falls; niece, Haley Affolter; nephew, Brandon Bjorklund; grandma, Delores Fischer of Bloomington; many other loving relatives and friends. Amy is preceded in death by her grandparents, Marcell Fischer, Howard and Helen Affolter. Pallbearers for Amy will be Kevin Affolter , Trent Laughridge, Jack Laughridge, Troy Laughridge, Frank Marino Jr. and Joe Radermacher. Ushers for Amy’s service will be Stan Affolter and Mike Olson. The visitation was on Sunday, July 8 from 4-8 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home 104 West First Street, Jordan, MN and was on Monday from 9:30-11:00 at the church. The Celebration of Life Service was held on Monday, July 9, at 11 a.m. at Hope Lutheran 201 Hope Avenue, Jordan, MN. Reverend Scott M. Peterson officiated. Amy will be laid to rest at a private service. Memorials are preferred and will be distributed in Amy’s memory by the family. The Affolter family is served with honor, care and compassion by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Jordan Chapel.

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50TH Anniversary Dick & Mona Reid Dick & Mona celebrate their 50th today, July 14th. They have lived in Eagan their entire married life. Their 2 children & 3 grandsons also live in Eagan. Wishing them many more. Congratulations!

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STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) SS COUNTY OF DAKOTA ) I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of Independent S c h o o l D i s t r i c t N o . 1 9 1 (Burnsville-Eagan-Savage), State of Minnesota, hereby certify that the attached and foregoing is a full, true and correct transcript of the minutes of a meeting of the school board of said school district duly called and held on the date therein indicated, so far as such minutes relate to establishing dates for filing affidavits of candidacy, and that the resolution included therein is a full, true and correct copy of the original thereof. WITNESS MY HAND officially as such clerk this 21st day of June, 2012. Jim Schmid School District Clerk 3078140 7/13/12

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Congratulations Amy Post Of Ashland, Oregon (formerly of Apple Valley) recently passed her Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) Alpine Level 3 exam and now holds the highest level of certification of a ski instructor in the USA. This summer, Amy is starting a Masters of Science of Environmental Education program at Southern Oregon University. Amy is a 2001 graduate of the School of Environmental Studies and a 2005 graduate of Pacific Lutheran University. She is the daughter of John and Jane Post of Boise, ID (formerly of Apple Valley).

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Nicole Aimee Balts, daughter of Dale & Sandy Balts of Apple Valley, MN and Thomas Alan Suek, son of Jeff & Jane Suek of Savage, MN announce their engagement. Nicole is a 2006 graduate of Apple Valley High School and is employed by UGL Services as a marketing/graphic design assistant. Tom is a 2002 Home School graduate and is employed as a building engineer for the W Hotel in Minneapolis. A Fall wedding is planned at Christian Life Church in Farmington.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the period for filing affidavits of candidacy for the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 191 shall begin on July 31, 2012, and shall close at 5:00 o'clock p.m. on August 14, 2012. The general election shall be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. At that election, three (3) members will be elected to the School Board for terms of four (4) years each. A special election will be held in conjunction with that general election. At that special election, one (1) individual will be elected to fill a vacancy in the term of school board member expiring January 5, 2015. Affidavits of Candidacy are available from the school district clerk, 100 River Ridge Court, Burnsville, MN 55337. The filing fee for this office is $2. A candidate for this office must be an eligible voter, must be 21 years of age or more on assuming office, must have been a resident of the school district from which the candidate seeks election for thirty (30) days before the general and special election, and must have no other affidavit on file for any other office at the same election. The affidavits of candidacy must be filed in the office of the school district clerk and the filing fee paid prior to 5:00 o'clock p.m. on August 14, 2012. Dated: June 21, 2012 BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD Jim Schmid School District Clerk Independent School District No. 191 (Burnsville-Eagan-Savage) State of Minnesota The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Schmid. On a roll call vote, the following voted in favor: Currier, Hill, Schmid, Sweep, Teiken & VandenBoom and the following voted against: None whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

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Adaptive, from 1A each summer, which has dropped slightly as older children age out of the program. Phillips said she hopes more families will join as the city works to raise awareness.

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The program has been a positive experience for Nathan, who has autism. Over the past four years he has played adaptive bowling, basketball and soccer through Eagan Parks and Recreation. “He likes to be able to get

out and do things with other kids who are at his pace,” his mother, Debbi, said. Eagan’s adaptive sports are a mainstay for 9-yearold Ben Wilmes, who has Down syndrome. Wilmes is a member of the bowling team and for

the past three years has played on Eagan’s adaptive basketball and T-ball teams. His mother, DeAnn, said she has noticed the program has helped Wilmes build social skills and self-esteem. “He often wants to be independent and go out to

do things with others,” she said. “This allows him to do that.” Though she likes the programs currently offered, DeAnn said she hopes the city will add dance and gymnastics to its programming. For more information on

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Eagan’s adaptive recreation programs visit http://www. ci.eagan.mn.us/live/article. aspx?id=40280 or call (651) 675-5500. Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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CITY OF BURNSVILLE BURNSVILLE, MINNESOTA -ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS -

AGENDA EAGAN CITY COUNCIL EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER BUILDING JULY 17, 2012 6:30 P.M.

Washburn Avenue South Railroad Crossing Improvement Project (City Project No. 11-105) 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 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday the 31st day of July, 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: 4,000 2,500 4,100 1,800 2,100 590 900

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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 WSB & Associates, Inc., 701 Xenia Avenue, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55416, which are on file with the City Clerk of Burnsville and may be seen at the office of the Consulting Engineers or 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 Washburn Avenue South Railroad Crossing Improvement Project is #2138123. Bidders can download the Contract Documents for $25 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. An optional paper set of Proposal Forms, Plans, and Specifications may be obtained from the Consulting Engineers, WSB & Associates, Inc., 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55416, for a nonrefundable fee of $75.00 per set, check payable to WSB & Associates, Inc. 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. Monday, August 6, 2012. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Macheal Brooks, City Clerk City of Burnsville, Minnesota Published in the Burnsville Sun This Week July 6th and 13th, 2012 Published in the Finance & Commerce on July 6th and 13th, 2012 3069380

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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF BURNSVILLE BURNSVILLE, MINNESOTA -ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS -

Terrace Oaks Lift Station Removal and Gravity Sewer to Sodomka Lift Station Improvement Project (City Project No. 12-315) 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 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday the 31st day of July, 2012, for the making of the following described local improvements, said proposal for the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction, complete in place of the following approximate quantities: 860 1 0.3 40 1 0.2

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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 WSB & Associates, Inc., 701 Xenia Avenue, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55416, which are on file with the City Clerk of Burnsville and may be seen at the office of the Consulting Engineers or 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 Terrace Oaks Lift Station Removal and Gravity Sewer to Sodomka Lift Station Improvement Project is #2138136. Bidders can download the Contract Documents for $25 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. An optional paper set of Proposal Forms, Plans, and Specifications may be obtained from the Consulting Engineers, WSB & Associates, Inc., 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55416, for a nonrefundable fee of $75.00 per set, check payable to WSB & Associates, Inc. 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. Monday, August 6, 2012. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Macheal Brooks, City Clerk City of Burnsville, Minnesota Published in the Burnsville Sun This Week July 6th and 13th, 2012 Published in the Finance & Commerce on July 6th and 13th, 2012 3070913

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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 31st day of July, 2012, for the making of the following described local improvements, said proposal for the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction, complete in place of the following approximate quantities: Hydrant Storz Adaptors Hydrant Storz Nozzles

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 Quest CDN project number is 2130146. 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. Monday, August 6, 2012. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Macheal Brooks, City Clerk City of Burnsville, Minnesota Published in the Burnsville Sun Thisweek: July 13 and 20, 2012 Published in the Finance & Commerce: July 10 and 17, 2012 3075992

Move, from 9A have had equipment problems. “Our (six) coolers are literally held together with duct tape,” Thomas said. “On days we have more than six bodies, it’s not a pretty picture.” Hennepin County proposed and drafted a cooperative agreement and requested Dakota County officially resolve the county’s intention before it begins remodeling some offices to accommodate the additional employees.

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ORDINANCE NO. 509 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAGAN, MINNESOTA, AMENDING EAGAN CITY CODE CHAPTER FIVE ENTITLED "BEER, WINE AND LIQUOR LICENSING AND REGULATION" BY AMENDING SECTION 5.53 REGARDING HOURS OF OFF-SALE LIQUOR SALES; AND BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE EAGAN CITY CODE CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 5.99. The City Council of the City of Eagan does ordain: Section 1. Eagan City Code Chapter Five is hereby amended by changing Section 5.53 to read as follows: Sec. 5.53. Hours and days of liquor sales. Except as otherwise provided in section 5.54, no on-sale liquor sales shall be made after 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, nor between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on Monday through Saturday. No off-sale liquor sales shall be made: 1. On Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day, December 25; 2. Before 8:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. on Monday through Saturday; or 3. After 8:00 p.m. on December 24. Section 2. Eagan City Code Chapter 1 entitled "General Provisions and Definitions Applicable to the Entire City Code Including 'Penalty for Violation'" and Section 5.99, entitled "Violation a Misdemeanor" are hereby adopted in their entirety by reference as though repeated verbatim. Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its adoption and publication according to law. ATTEST: CITY OF EAGAN City Council /s/ Christina M. Scipioni /s/ Mike Maguire ______________ _______________ By: Christina M. Scipioni By: Mike Maguire Its: City Clerk Its: Mayor

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2012 Storz Hydrant Improvement Project (City Project No. 12-316)

EACH EACH

ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADOPT AGENDA RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS A. RECOGNITION of July 4th Funfest B. RECOGNITION the City of Eagan for being one of the first cities in Minnesota to achieve Step III of the GreenStep Cities Program IV. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items are acted on with one motion unless a request is made for an item to be pulled for discussion) A. APPROVE MINUTES B. PERSONNEL ITEMS C. APPROVE Check Registers D. APPROVE a Contract Extension with Design Nine for continuing consulting on conduit/fiber installation and authorize a funding transfer E. ADOPT a proclamation recognizing Tuesday, August 7, 2012, as "National Night Out" in the City of Eagan F. APPROVE Final Subdivision and Final Planned Development for Nicols Ridge 5th Addition G. AWARD Contract 12-11 Citywide Trail Improvements H. APPROVE Resolution Designating No Parking on Blue Gentian Road (South side - TH 55 to Blue Water Road) and Blue Water Road (Both sides - Blue Gentian Road to TH 55) I. APPROVE On-Sale Liquor and Sunday License for Andiamo Italian Ristorante, Inc., DBA Andiamo Italian Ristorante, 1629 Lena Court V. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. VARIANCE - Eagan Car Club - A Variance of 12.5 feet to the required 50 foot structure setback from the Hwy 3 right-of-way line B. VACATE Public Service Road Easement, Lot 2, Block 1 Cedar Industrial Park C. VACATE Public Drainage & Utility Easement, Lot 2, Block 1 Northwood Business Park 3rd Addition VI. OLD BUSINESS VII. NEW BUSINESS VIII. LEGISLATIVE / INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE IX. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY A. CALL TO ORDER B. ADOPT AGENDA C. CONSENT AGENDA 1. APPROVE EDA Minutes 2. AUTHORIZE submittal of Redevelopment Grant Program application to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development to assist with development of a public parking structure in the Cedar Grove Redevelopment Area. 3. AUTHORIZE submittal of a Livable Communities Act (LCA), Transit Orientated Development (TOD) Grant to the Metropolitan Council to assist with development of a public parking structure in the Cedar Grove Redevelopment Area. 4. RECEIVE Cedar Grove Redevelopment Traffic Study Update from SRF Consulting D. OLD BUSINESS E. NEW BUSINESS 1. PUBLIC HEARING to Consider a Purchase Agreement between Paragon Outlets Eagan LLC and the EDA for Approximately 29 Acres of Property in the Cedar Grove Redevelopment District F. OTHER BUSINESS G. ADJOURN X. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA A. City Attorney B. City Council Comments C. City Administrator D. Director of Public Works E. Director of Community Development XI. VISITORS TO BE HEARD (for those persons not on the agenda) XII. CLOSED SESSION XIII. ADJOURNMENT 3080319 7/13/12

Date Ordinance Adopted: July 3, 2012 Date Ordinance Published in the Legal Newspaper: July 13, 2012 3078265 7/13/12

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The three-year contract begins Jan. 1, 2013, and states that barring a catastrophic event, the county would pay a maximum of $1.09 million next year for the services. The cost could be reduced if other counties that have partnered with Dakota County for the medical examiner’s office would also move to Hennepin County. Those counties are Chisago, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston and Scott. County Administrator Brandt Richardson stated in a board memo that the other

NOTICE OF FILING DATES FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 194 LAKEVILLE STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the period for filing affidavits of candidacy for the office of board of education of Independent School District No.194 shall begin on July 31, 2012, and shall close at 5:00 o'clock p.m. on August 14, 2012. The general election shall be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. At that election, three members will be elected to the Board of Education for terms of four (4) years each. Affidavits of Candidacy are available from the school district clerk, 8670 210th Street W., Lakeville, Minnesota 55044. The filing fee for this office is $2. A candidate for this office must be an eligible voter, must be 21 years of age or more on assuming office, must have been a resident of the school district from which the candidate seeks election for thirty (30) days before the general election, and must have no other affidavit on file for any other office at the same primary or next ensuing general election. The affidavits of candidacy must be filed in the office of the school district clerk and the filing fee paid prior to 5:00 o'clock p.m. on August 14, 2012. Dated: July 10, 2012 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION /s/ Kathy Lewis Board of Education Clerk 3079730 S 7/13/12

counties, including Scott, are considering Hennepin County as well. State law mandates counties provide medical examiner services by a certified forensic pathologist. According to the county, the medical examiner’s office investigates all human deaths that are sudden, unexpected, unnatural, violent, suspicious, or unattended by a physician. Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF EAGAN DATE/LOCATION OF HEARING: Advisory Planning Commission Meeting: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 a t 6 : 3 0 p m , C i t y Hall Council Chambers, 3830 Pilot Knob Rd DEVELOPMENT/APPLICANT: Minnesota Valley Transit Authority 3rd Addition/Beverley Miller LOCATION/LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 3600 Blackhawk Rd

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�� REQUEST(S): Preliminary Subdivision A Preliminary Subdivision to create two lots upon approximately 16 acres. File Number:17-PS-02-06-12 Conditional Use Permit A Conditional Use Permit to allow for off-site parking. File Number:17-CU-04-06-12 Variance A Variance to the minimum 25% green space requirement to permit approximately 23% greenspace for proposed Lot 1. File Number:17-VA-04-06-12 QUESTIONS: Call the Planning Department at (651) 675-5685 or contact Pam Dudziak, the Planner at (651) 675-5691 or pdudziak@cityofeagan.com with the above information. CITY OF EAGAN Christina M. Scipioni - City Clerk 3080037 7/13/12

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NOTICE OF THE CITY OF EAGAN POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status or status with regard to public assistance. Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities will be provided upon advance notice of at least 96 hours. If a notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City of Eagan will attempt to provide such aid. Telephone: (651) 675-5000; TDD: (651) 454-8535. 3078665 7/13/12

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Lic. BC609967

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

All HOME REPAIR

651-457-7776

FREE ESTIMATES Insured, Bonded & Licensed No. 20011251

Hauling

2110

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

952-894-6226 / 612-239-3181

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2290

Chimney & FP Cleaning

Ken Hensley Drywall Hang, tape, knockdown texture, repairs. 30 yrs exp. 612-716-0590

952-469-2754

GUTTER- CLEANING WINDOW CLEANING 763-JIM-PANE 763-546-7263 Insured * Since 1990 Jim@JimPane.com

www.mdconcrete.net

Dave's Concrete & Masonry

35 yrs exp. Free ests. Ins'd. Colored & Stamped, Driveways & Steps, Sidewalks, Patios, Blocks, & Flrs. New or replacement. Tear out & removal. Will meet or beat almost any quote!

Gutters

Lowest Prices In Town! Same Day Service. Free Ests 651-705-6726

3-D Drywall Services 36 yrs-Hang • Tape • Spray • Painting 651-324-4725

952-469-1211

The Original

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

John 952-882-0775

Specializing in drives, patios & imprinted colored & stained concrete. Interior acid stained floors and counter tops.

Driveway Specialist

Owners on job site 952-985-5516

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Serving the area for over 24 years!

952-492-3005

2nd Generation Company… 3rd Generation Customers

2420

Painting

2420

Painting

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

Rooﬁng • Siding • Windows 952-882-8888

www.capstonebros.com

Lic. #BC626700

(952) 431- 9970 MN Lic. BC096834

Credit Cards Accepted

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

Sun Thisweek - Burnsville - Eagan July 13, 2012

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2510

Painting

952-500-1088 LLC

l Interior / Exterior Painting l Texturing l Drywall l Deck Staining l Epoxy Resin Garage Floors l Fine Finishing & Enameling Fully Insured Free Estimates SAVE 15% ON EXTERIOR PAINTING

2470

Lindemann Plbg. Htg. and Air Inc. 30+ years of Remodel and Repair Lic #059914-PM 952-486-3323 MASTER PLUMBER 20+ yrs. Exp. Bonded, Insured Lic 62398-PM Mark 612-910-2453

612-210-5267 952-443-9957 Lic #BC156835 • Insured

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

Your Local Rooﬁng Specialist

55 ,

612-414-0308 Lic20635383

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Stump Removal

Narrow Access or Backyards. Insured Jeff 612-578-5299

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

Powerwashing

2620

DECK CLEANING & STAINING

Professional and Prompt

Tree Service

651-338-5881

Guaranteed Results.

Absolute Tree Service Exper. prof., lic., Ins. Reas. rates.

�651-699-3504

www.rooftodeck.com Code #78

2510

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

Call Jeff for STUMP REMOVAL

SAVE MONEY - Competent master plumber needs work. Lic#M3869 Jason 952-891-2490

absolutetreeservicemn.com

PAUL BUNYAN TREE SERVICE, INC.

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

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

* Roofing * Siding

Gutters * Soffit/Fascia

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

Tree Trimming & Removal Insured 952-445-1812

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

AJ's Tree Service

Trimming & Removal Free Estimates & Insured A Good Job!!

15 yrs exp.

Thomas Tree Service

Roofing/Tear-offs New Construction

BBB Free Est. MC/Visa

No Subcontractors Used.

Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586

Majestic Remodlers LLC

Roofing •Siding •Gutters Ins. Claim Expert

Merchandise

11 Vintage Shops

within minutes - 7 in

Carver & 4 in Chaska 3 Days Every Month!

July 19, 20, 21

Thurs (10-5); Fri-Sat (10-4) Antiqs, Vintage & Seasonal Facebook: The Occasional Shops of Carver & Chaska

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Cemetery Lots

2 Plots, Dawn Valley, Sec 5 Blk 6, Lot 31, Graves 3 & 4. Ret: $5,600, Sale $4,000 or BO. Call 651-490-7777

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

Al & Rich's Low Cost Stump Removal, Portable Mach. Professional tree trimming & removal. ◆ ◆ 952-469-2634 ◆ ◆ TREE REMOVAL/TRIMMING Shrub Pruning Free Ests Lic'd / Ins'd / 20 Yrs Exp. 651-455-7704

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Window Cleaning

Lic. #BC004723

Curt at 612-363-7510

NEED A ROOF?

952-461-5155

www.DunRiteMN.com Lic. 2017781

Summer Discounts Avl!

Window Cleaning 651-646-4000

Regal Enterprises Inc Roofing, Siding, Windows Gutters. Insurance Work. Since 1980. Lic. BC 51571.

952-201-4817

Regalenterprisesinc.net

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

www.sunthisweek.com

This space could be yours

952-846-2000 2510

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

FREE ESTIMAT ES

ROEN ROOFING Inc.

• All types of Roofing • Seamless Gutters • Siding • Masonry • Insurance Claims Fully Insured • References • Lic #BC626353

952-442-1002 • 612-875-7747 (cell) www.RoenRoofing.com

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

(763) 550-0043 (952) 476-7601 (651) 221-2600 3500 Vicksburg Lane Suite 400-351 P l y m o u t h , M N 5 5 4 4 7 Lic # 6793

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Tree Service

2620

Tree Service

Senior Discounts

Great Service Affordable Prices 2490

Powerwashing

2490

Powerwashing

cloz & gear, car seats, furn, books, HH 10814 Toledo Cir

Estate Sale! 7/13-14 (8a4p) Furn, computer, elec., tools & more! 6103 105th St. Cash Only! July 13-14 (9-6), Mens Mtn Bike, Desgn Cloz, HH, Jewelry. 8209 Zenith Ave So Moving 7/12-14 (9-5) Antiqs, yard tools, kids cloz, HH. 8721 Bryant Ave So. Moving Sale: 7/13-14 (8-5), Furn, Woodworking tools, misc items. 5789 Hyland CT

3507

Brooklyn Center

3508

Collectibles & Art

MN STAMP EXPO July 20, 21 & 22

Fri 10-6; Sat 10-5; Sun 10-4 Crystal Community Ctr. 4800 Douglas Dr. North

952-431-3273

Brooklyn Park

Estate Sale: 7/12-14 (9-6). Indoor/Outdoor Furn, HH, Waterfowl Prints, Area Rugs, Wall Hangings, Hunting Items, 5200 76 th Place North. Cash Only

www.stampsminnesota.com

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3120

7/13-14 (9-5) Adult/kid cloz, lots of toys, HH. Most $1 or less. 4324 Colorado Ave N.

Computers & Access

Xerox Phaser 7700 Black Toner Cartridges Retails $325/ea Will take $200/ea OBO 952-846-2065

3130

Estate Sales

DEEPHAVEN 18810 Heathcote Drive Sat., July 14 (8:30-4:30)

3524

Crystal

Eden Prairie

Estate Sale: 7/12-13 (8-5); 7/14 (8-3) Furn., décor, books, kitch./housewares, cloz. 7402 Bittersweet Dr

3525

Edina

Sun., July 15 (8:30-3:30)

7/13-14 (9-4) Multi-family 416 Jackson Ave. S. See our Craigslist Ad for list.

www.willmatthill.com

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PLYMOUTH 4340 Brockton Lane No. 7/13-14 (9-5); 7/15 (10-3)

7/12-13 (8am-6pm). MultiFamily! 9130 61 1/2 Ave N. Furn, elec. & lots more!

#'s at 8 am

Large house full of quality antiques, furniture, Persian rugs, and tools.

Call Jeanne 952-392-6875 Deadline: Mondays at 3pm

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Furnishings

Antique Maple Bedroom Set, 5 pieces $500 952-894-1271

3565

New Hope

Plymouth

7/12-13 (8am-5pm) Multi - Family Sale 12825 46th Ave N

3568

Robbinsdale

Bob's Sale 3965 Hubbard

Antique White Wicker Rocker very nice $75 952953-9621

July 12-13-14 (8-5) Chairs,

Bar Chair Stools (pair) Paid $200 sell $80 Apple Valley 952-432-0923

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Custom Designed Spanish Dining Table, w/ carved chairs & matching hutch. $500 952-890-5997 or 612-554-5702

3701 Quebec Ave S. Sat., 7/14 (7-3), Sun., 7/15 (9-2). HH, collect., tools & tent.

Custom Upholstered Furn, Sofa, 2 chrs, end tbl, minichest, side tbl w/2 benches. $699 for all. 952-983-0452

Misc. For Sale

Antique Hay Wagon

7 foot Long. Includes Steel Wheels and Spring Loaded Seat. 5 foot wide. BEST OFFER! Makes for great lawn art. Call 952-451-2480 COURT RESOURCESSAVE! Bkrptcy Debt Relief $860* Divorce/Custody $570* Civil/Criminal DUI start $165* *court fees additional 763-792-4940, 218-828-4483 Gun Safe $75.00. Approx 1' x 1' x 5' B'ville 952-200-7381

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Misc. Wanted

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

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

952-933-0200

Garage Sales this week

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MN License # BC 639318 | Lakeville, MN 55044

7/13-14 (8:30-5) Baby/kid

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Family Owned/Operated — 30 Years Experience 952-469-5221 | www.allsonsexteriors.com

Bloomington

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

For Sale: 4 Lots Glenhaven Good Samaritan Garden $7,000/BO. 320-243-3165

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Dun-Rite Roofing & Siding Co. Locally owned & operated!

3506

Lutheran Church of the Master - 1200 69th Ave N Preview: Wed, 7/11 $2 Adm (5:30-7:30); Sale 7/12-13 (8-4); 7/14 $2 Fill a Bag (9-Noon) Proceeds benefit camp scholarships

To Place Your Sale Ad

612-275-2574

A Family Operated Business

3000

Antiques Why Wait 3010 Roofing LLC Vintage Occasional Sales

Randy’s Residential Improvements, LLC

Plumbing

A RENEW PLUMBING •Drain Cleaning •Repairs •Remodeling •Lic# 060881-PM Bond/Ins 952-884-9495

2490

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

Apple Valley

July 12, 13 & 14th 8:305pm 8542 Holland Ave Die cast cars 400-600 seals. Collection. Shelving storage units, Teakwood furn.

3506

Bloomington

Dressers, Tables & misc.

St. Louis Park

ESTATE ITEMS, China, glass, hh, misc. Sat. July 14th, 9-3. 1648 Utah Drive Moving Sale! 7/12 (8a-8p) 2400 Rhode Island Ave S. No early sales.

3600

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Garage Sales next week

9824 Pleasant Ave. So. Multi-Family 7/20 (9-5); 7/21 (8-1) Baby stuff,toys, wt. bench, Mns cloz, misc HH. 10915 Harrison Ave. S.

Brooklyn Center

July 25 - 28 Brooklyn United Meth. Church 7/25 (6-9) Pre-sale $3 Adm. 7/26-27 (10-7); 7/28 (9-10:15). Sat. - ( many items

½ price), 10:30-12 $5 Box Sale

www.bumc.org

for more information

7200 Brooklyn Blvd.

3608

Brooklyn Park

7/19-20 (8-6) & 7/21 (8-12) Adlt/kid cloz, HH, toys, Hol. items 6324 92nd Trl N

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Farmington

Fundraiser: 7/21 9-5pm. 709 Elm Fgtn. HH, books, furn. Antqs. & much misc.

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Lakeville

Lakeville, 7/19-20, 8-5 17452 Hibiscus Ave. appliances, lights, furn, fr drs, blinds, HH, pool, cab hdwr, kit sink, cloz & more

7/12-13 (9-6) Oak r'kng chr, kids bookcase, bks & toys, TV, sleeping bags, HH, misc. 8201 Chowen Ave So.

Visit www.sunthisweek.com for updated news.

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Pets

SIMON SAYS: “I’M HANDSOME”

Simon is a 4-year-old neutered, very large, sweet, Applehead Siamese. As you can see from his picture he is a handsome, handsome, handsome boy! He is very laid back and doesn’t require much to make him happy. He is fine with other cats but would love to be the king of YOUR household. He would make a great companion for someone who would like a cat around to keep life interesting. If you’re looking for a sweet, laid back big fellow who is super well behaved and a joy to have around, with the bonus of having strikingly handsome good looks then this is your guy. For more information on Simon, contact Jenny at 952-457-1572 or jbrisbois. brisbois@yahoo.com. Adoption Fee is $125.00, cash only.

Last Hope, Inc. (651) 463-8747 2490

Powerwashing

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

Our job is to make you look good!

763-225-6200

www.sparklewashcmn.com

Minnetonka

Antqs, furn, music, men's cloz & misc. 7/19-20 (9-5) 14617 Idylwood Rd

3665

Plymouth

4 Family Moving, Kids, & Estate Items 7/19-21 Thurs & Fri (8-5); Sat. (9-1)

2715 Fountain Lane

3668

Robbinsdale

Robin Childcare/Olivet Methodist Church Rummage Sale: Fri: July 20th (9-5). Sat: July 21st (9-2). 43rd and Chowen Ave N

3676

Shorewood

MULTI GARAGE SALES 7/19-21, 8a-5p, 5 homes in Shorewood Pond, Eureka Dr. to Park Lane. Just N. of Jct. MN #7 and Eureka Dr. Furn., antiq. glass; bikes, sports equip..

3700

Leisure

3810

Sporting Goods & Misc

Lasso Golf Game. $10 Call 952-432-1706

Agriculture/ Animals/Pets

3900

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Pets

American Eskimo Dog, F, 9 yrs, spayed, white/tan, 25 lbs., all shots. To good home, $100. 952-922-2617

Free Kittens!

Assorted, mostly yellow! 6-10 Weeks

Males & Females

952-469-5155

Peeka & Boo, 2 sweet & beautiful, bro & sis, orange tabby cats, together only to a special loving home. All tests/shots/spay/neut. $75 for both. Vet. refs. req'd. Call Jerry 952-888-9524

4000

Family Care

4100

Child Care

Farmington PT/FT Daycare 20mos+. Drop in avl. Kathy (651) 463-3765 LV Daycare Design Lic/Exp 2+ Ex. rate, Curric. H! Memb. 952-432-8885

5000

Rentals

5200

Townhouse For Rent

T.H. In Apple Valley, 2BR, 2BA, $1095 Corner unit, Avail 8/1, Garage, W/O Patio to Huge Yard. Call Terri at 612-868-0469

5300

Duplexes/Dbl Bungalows For Rent

Rsmt 2 Bdrm Duplex 2 car garage $900/mo.

612-251-0063

Bloomington

7/19-20 (8-5) 7/21 (8-1) Furn, cloz, HH & misc.

3607

3654

5400

Houses For Rent

Apple Valley: Immaculate 3BR, 3 BA, Porch, Gazebo, dbl Attached Gar, Lrg Deck on Pond. Lrg BR's & BA's. NS, No drinking. $1500+ Utli. Avail 8/1. 763280-2198

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Rental Information

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

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Rooms For Rent

Apple Valley: College/ Young Adults. House on pond. 4 season porch, close to bus. Lrg BR's & BA's. $550+ Ulti. Avail 8/1 763-280-2198

5900

Garages & Misc

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Apartments & Condos For Sale

1 BR $625/800 sf 1A/C. & 2 BRs, 2BA $825/1100 sf, 2 A/C's Deluxe Apartments, lg balcony + dishwasher. Brookside Apartments 16829 Toronto Ave. SE, Prior Lake MN

7500

Duplexes/Dbl Bungalows For Sale

RSMT 2-BRs 1 BA 2 car attch gar, deck, vault A/C $1075 651-690-5132

8100

Manufactured Homes

Lakeville: For Rent!

Newer 2 BR, 2 BA

Manufactured Home Full amenities in kitchen Starting at $865

9050

RN/LPN's

Lakeville: For Rent! Starting $800 per month

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

CNC Programmer

Bloomington manufacturer seeking Advanced CNC Programmer position in our CNC Dept. 7-3:30pm MF. Qualified individuals will be responsible for programming various types of CNC machines. Proficient in Virtual Gibbs required. Send resume w/ salary to: lee.narup@ fmscorporation.com

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Financial Planner Asst., Eagan, FT, lic. Opt., Mtg prep, client comm., admin. Must be detail oriented with strong computer skills heidi.m.henderson@ampf.com

2 BR, Manufactured Home No shared walls!

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Carpenter/Framer

Regency Home HealthCare is seeking part/full time; day, eve and night RN/LPN's to provide services to ventilator dependent clients in private homes as well as group settings. Seeking nurses in Maple Grove, Plymouth, Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Roseville, Maplewood, Woodbury, St. Paul and Blaine. Must have great attention to detail, problem solving, excellent communication and clinical skills. If interested please submit online application at www.regencyhhc.com or fax resume attn: Julie @ 651-488-4656. EOE

9100

952-435-7979

9100

Health Care

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Printing Industry

Entry Level Positions available $9.00+ Hour. Call 952-924-900 for more information.

Call Tanya 952-435-7979

W/D Hookups!

Lakeville:

Manufactured Home For Sale $8000 952-435-7979 2 BR, 1 BA.

9000

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Employment Business Opps & Info

Advertising Disclaimer Because we are unable to check all ads that are placed in our media, we encourage you to be safe and be careful before giving out any important information such as credit card numbers or social security numbers, when responding to any ad.

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Health Care

Homecare Nurses Int'l Quality Homecare seeking P/T & F/T nurses for private duty nursing w/clients living in Apple Valley& Roseville.

Be a Program Director. Be a Leader.

To apply: Ph: 507-252-8117 Fax: 507-252-1985 Sutter.Leslie@ alphaiQh.com

Do you have a desire to lead people and work with adults with developmental disabilities and/ or a mental illness diagnosis?

PCAs

Regency Home HealthCare is seeking part-time day, evening and night PCAs to care for a clients at our Mendota Heights, Assisted Living Home, as well as in private homecare settings in the Burnsville/Apple Valley and Lakeville areas. Responsible for all client cares. Must be compassionate, have great attention to detail, excellent problem solving and communication skills. If interested, please submit online application at www.regencyhhc.com or fax resume attn: Julie at 651-488-4656. EOE. PT CNA Wanted Hrs will vary. Must be flexible BV location. 952-807-5102

Having a Garage Sale? Advertise your sale with us

952-846-2000

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Opal Services has a Program Director position available overseeing the management of 5 residential group homes located in West St. Paul and South St. Paul. This individual will have a daily office in Eagan.

Be Appreciated.

Opal provides: competitive salary ranging from $40,000 to $47,000 based on experience plus an excellent benefits package. Qualified candidates must have either: 4yr degree in a related field, 2yrs ft work exp. w/ like clients & 1yr supervisor exp. in a group home setting; or 2yr degree in a related field, 3yrs ft work exp. w/ like clients & 1yr supervisor exp. in a group home setting; or a diploma in community-based DD services, 3yrs ft work exp. w/ like clients & 1yr supervisor exp. in a group home setting. Interested? Email your resume and cover letter to jobs@opalhomeservices.com All qualified applicants are required to fill out an application packet which can be obtained on our website www.opalhomeservices.com or by stopping by to complete an application at 4635 Nicols Road, Suite 100, Eagan, MN 55122; 651-454-8501 EOE.

at The Minnesota Workforce Center 2900 W County Road 42 Burnsville, Mn 55337

RECRUITMENT FAIR Wednesday July 18th 9:00am-2:00pm

We are accepting applications for many positions in the Lakeville area. positions are available:

Machine Operations, Assembly, Production, Printing, Manufacturing

Bring proof of employment eligibility & must be able to pass a background check. Resumes if available. We have several immediate openings

Near 169 & Crosstown: Single car garage/storage $75/mo. Dave 612-859-3600

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Real Estate

7100

Commercial Properties Space

STRUCTURAL STEEL FABRICATOR Eagan - $20+/hr DOE - temp to hire GENERAL LABOR Lakeville - $9+ / hr

APPLE VALLEY, Office Condo for sale, Open House July 25th & Aug 17 th Noon to 3:30PM, 14843 Energy Way, 612-296-5642 Burnsville/Cliff Road Warehouse Space 2000 sf w/office. 10' overhead door. 612-889-9162

PUNCH PRESS - exp required Lakeville - $10 / hr LANDSCAPE / HARDSCAPE South Metro Area - $10 - $12+/hr retaining walls, patio pavers, planting, laying sod Visit www.valleystaffinginc.com to see many other positions available!

BV/Cliff Road single offices starting at $160/mo. utils. Incl. 612-889-9162

Lakeville 952.469.5050

Shakopee 952.445.1180

Faribault 507.332.9041

Hastings 651.346.1270

Call an office near you!

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

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July 13, 2012 Sun Thisweek - Burnsville - Eagan

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Help Wanted/ Full Time

CARSTENSEN CONTRACTING INC. Mechanic, Pipestone, MN, 5+ years experience as a mechanic, with a focus on diesel engines and heavy equipment. Working knowledge of all tools, equipment, and vehicles such as gas and/or diesel, manual and automatic transmissions, electronics, vehicle suspensions and braking systems. Travel required to perform certain job functions. Competitive Wage & Benefits Package. Kelly 507-825-2026 kwosje@ccimn.net

Drivers

Full-time OTR, Van/ Reefer. Minimum 2 yrs required. Late Model equipment. Regional/ Long haul. Weekend Home time. Competitive wage DOE. Call Nik: 651-325-0307

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Irrigation Technicians

Landscape Management company seeking Irrigation Tecs for both its locations, Crystal and St Paul, MN. Requirements include basic knowledge of underground sprinkler systems; including parts, service and repair for a variety of systems. Experience helpful. Other requirements include ability to perform manual labor; including bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs, work independently and/or supervise crew of 2-4 crew members. Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record, pass a driver's license and background check, drug/ alcohol pre-employment test, and medical certification physical. Compensation: $18.00-$22.00 per hour pending experience. To apply visit our web site at www.rxlandscape.com

Finish Carpenters Schwieters Companies is hiring experienced & entry level finish carpenters. Please call 612-328-3140 to schedule an interview. Benefits: tools/medical/ dental/401k. www.finishcarpenters.com

OTR Flat Bed Driver. $1200 sign on bonus. Out for 10-14 days. Late model equipment. Full benefits. Drivers can take their truck home. Allow one small pet. Commercial Transload of MN, Fridley, MN. Pete: psandmann@ ctm-truck.com or 763571-9508

Grounds Maintenance Crew Leads

9200

Landscape Management company seeking Crew Leads for its St Paul location in grounds maintenance. Job duties include ability to operate mowing equipment, physical labor; up to and including bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs. and other duties as assigned. Additional requirements include basic knowledge of turf care, tree, shrub, and flower maintenance, leadership, and organization skills. Experience helpful. Seasonal or yearround positions available. Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record, pass a driver's license and background check, drug/alcohol preemployment test, and medical certification physical. Compensation: $12.00-$18.00 per hour pending experience. To apply visit our web site at www.rxlandscape.com

Lead Carpenter

To join strong Construction Co. Need reliable person who takes pride in workmanship. 3-5 yrs experience in framing upper level homes. Read detail blueprints & able to supervise & train 3-4 carpenters. Manage site safety. Call Chris at 612-749-9752

Office

Help Wanted/ Part Time

Enjoy working with Children? The nation's leader in school photography wants you!

For over 75 years, Lifetouch National School Studios has been "capturing the spirit of today and preserving the memories of tomorrow" with photography. As the largest employee-owned photography company in the United States, Lifetouch fosters a team spirit within the organization that attracts talented and dedicated individuals. Currently, we have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, highly motivated Seasonal Photographer. health & dental insurance available employee stock ownership program No experience needed. High school diploma required. Must use your own vehicle. Employment is contingent upon background check and driving records check. For more information please call or email:

(763) 416-8627 denise.hochstedler@ lifetouch.com

Help Wanted/ Part Time

9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

Manufacturers representative seeking PT candidate for 15-20 hrs/wk. Candidate must have excellent skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint. A working knowledge of POL and/or SV Harbor a plus. To apply, please email resume to:

petev@vidmarco.com

EXPRESSLUBE TECH/S Fast-paced Lakeville Dealership looking to fill Express Lube Tech positions. Experience preferred, but will train. Clean driving record required. Serious applicants only, stop in and fill out application. Jeff Belzer's Chevrolet Dodge â&#x20AC;˘ KIA 21111 Cedar Ave Lakeville, MN 55044

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Eagan ambassadors and princesses dove head first into bowls of ice cream on July 4 in an effort to be the first to finish as Eagan’s July 4th Funfest’s Brain Freeze winner.

Eagan’s July 4th Funfest’s car show struggled with a low attendance due to the sweltering heat, but featured a handful of fun rides.

Fun at July 4th Funfest Photo by Rick Orndorf

2012 grand marshal Pat McDonald waved from his car during Eagan’s July 4th Funfest parade. Photo by Rick Orndorf

The Eagan Fire Department Color Guard opened the parade on July 4 during Funfest.

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The Eastview High School marching band showed its talent during Eagan’s Funfest Photo by Rick Orndorf Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire rode his signature bike followed by the Eagan City Council parade July 4. in the July 4th Funfest parade.

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Data Sales Co. founder Ron Breckner, left, and his son, Robert, stand in front of an old IBM 3420 tape drive on display in the Burnsville headquarters of the company, which is in its 40th year of business.

Big business, local roots Data Sales Co. celebrates 40 years of tech success by John Gessner Sun Thisweek

A few museum pieces are on display in the sleek, modern lobby of Data Sales Co. in Burnsville. Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Robert Breckner points out the IBM 3420 magnetic tape drive, a bulky data-storage machine introduced in 1970. “There are still companies that are running them, believe it or not,” Breckner said. “We’ve had a couple of movie studios call us to use them as props for scifis.” Data Sales, a homegrown company that began its 40th year of business in May, has one foot planted in the technologies of old and the other marching toward the newest hardware solutions. Still family-owned, Data Sales is now a full-service business technology company that still deals in used and refurbished IBM products. Family patriarch and Data Sales Chairman Ron Breckner, 75, started out as

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an IBM salesman in 1961 after graduating from the University of Minnesota. “There were computers even then, though they were large for what they did,” Ron Breckner said. “That was the era of the 1401 system, followed by the System/360 and System/370, followed by PCs.” Breckner sold the big mainframes throughout the Midwest, from offices in Omaha, Kansas City and St. Louis, where he was branch manager. “Honeywell was the main competitor of IBM at that point in time,” said Ron, who works part time these days. “CDC (Control Data Corp.) was emerging, with (William) Norris at the controls. It got to be a battle. IBM won, in my opinion. ... There’s a lot of companies that still use mainframes. They’re ones that process tremendous quantities of data.” He left IBM in 1969 and worked for a couple of companies that resold used IBM equipment. “Then I decided there’s more money to be made if you keep it yourself and call your own shots,” said Ron, whose May 1973 launch of Data Sales Co. was in the basement of his home on Penn Avenue in Burnsville. “We were kind of like used-car salesmen in a way,” Ron said, explaining that sales were often of products that had become obsolete to the original users. Ron, who now lives in Prior Lake, and about 10 other dealers were charter members of the Computer Dealers Association, said Robert Breckner, one of four Breckner children, all of whom work in the family business. “He actually was a frontrunner in establishing an IBM used recertified market where there was none,” Robert said. “He knew the product. He knew he customers. He

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knew the maintenance procedures. He knew the configurations. He knew it all,” Robert said. Beginning with the family basement, Data Sales had four Burnsville locations before constructing a 180,000-square-foot building on the northwest corner of Burnsville Parkway and County Road 42. “We were one of the first (businesses) in this area,” said Robert, a 1982 Burnsville High School graduate who still lives in Burnsville. “We were one of the first ones to develop in the Southcross industrial park area back in 1991. It’s a great location — easy access to 35, a beautiful view of Sunset Pond.” The Burnsville headquarters is 70 percent warehouse, technical operations and fleet garage and 30 percent office space. Data Sales also has a 30,000-squarefoot location on Scottsdale, Ariz., and sales offices in Houston, Cleveland, Detroit, Los Angeles and Scottsdale. The company employs nearly 100 people in Burnsville and about a dozen in Scottsdale. Robert, the youngest Breckner sibling, was an American Airlines pilot before being lured back into the family business in 1992. The oldest, Paul, is president and CEO of Data Sales. The other two, Jane and Bill, work at the company’s Scottsdale location. Their mother, Judy, is company secretary, Robert said. “It’s been a wonderful ride,” he said. “We’ve just always been a very close family. Ron has always been kind of the glue for everybody. There was a lot of opportunity, and it was fun.” Data Sales still buys and sells IBM tape drives and disc drives and is one of the top suppliers of used parts back to IBM, Robert said. But the business has eclipsed its IBM-reseller roots. It began leasing business technology equipment 30 years ago. “The biggest part of our business going forward is equipment leasing,” Robert said. “The real growing area is companies providing services over the Internet. ... We’re providing lease financing for all their infrastructure that they use to support service over the Internet.” Other Data Sales specialties include customized IT technical services, equipment refurbishment, IT recovery and nationwide shipping of IT products through its fleet of eight semi trucks. To celebrate its 40th anniversary in May 2013, the company is planning a year of special events and corporate activities, including a community-service campaign. The Data Sales Gives Back campaign is providing employees with 400 company-paid hours to volunteer on behalf of local nonprofits. More information on Data Sales Co. is at www. datasales.com. John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.