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Science scores stay above state average in District 196 Fifth-graders performing better than last year, eighth-graders and high school students’ scores are slightly worse by Jessica Harper THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Students in the RosemountApple Valley-Eagan School District once again exceed the state average in science test scores. The percentage of District 196 students who were scored as proficient or better on the science portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments-Series II is higher than the statewide average, according to results released on Aug. 12 by the Minnesota Department of Education. The standardized test assesses whether students are proficient in reading, math and science. The science portion is given to students in fifth and eighth grade, and in high school. With 56.6 percent of fifthgraders meeting or exceeding state standards, District 196 outperformed the state average of 46

percent. The district’s fifth-graders also performed better in 2011 than in 2010, when 53.4 percent of its fifth-graders met or exceeded the standards. The district’s two science and technology magnet schools both did exceptionally well on the test. At Cedar Park Elementary, 57.8 percent of students met or exceeded the science standards. This is a great improvement from four years ago when 36.3 percent of students at the school did so. Glacier Hills Elementary students also made great strides with 73 percent of students meeting or exceeding the standards in 2011. Four years ago, 52 percent of Glacier Hills students met or exceeded the standards. Administrators and teachers within these schools will be shar-

ing their techniques with others in the district to help boost achievement districtwide, said Steve Troen, director of teaching and learning. Eighth-graders and high school students in the district also performed better than the state average, but fewer of these students met or exceeded the standards in 2011 when compared with the previous year. Slightly more than 46 percent of eighth-graders in District 196 met or exceeded the standards in 2011, which is 3 percentage points lower than the year before. Students still scored better than the state average of 46 percent. The percentage of high school students in the district fell as well from 66.9 percent of students who met or exceeded the standards in 2010 to 64.7 percent in 2011. See District 196, 16A

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Gas from chemical in sewer drain caused explosion, city says Public meeting on incident is Sept. 12 City officials think an explosive gas ignited by a basement water heater or furnace caused a July 8 explosion in a sanitary sewer line in northeast Burnsville. The gas likely came from an unknown chemical that entered the system through a sewer drain at a home or business, officials said in an Aug. 25 news release. “It is suspected that the gas from this unidentified chemical traveled through the sanitary sewer system and entered the basement of a nearby home through a dry sewer trap,� the release said. “City officials believe the flame from a gas water heater or furnace then ignited the gas, which traveled back through the sanitary sewer system.� In the wake of the investigation by public works, fire

and police officials, the city will hold a community meeting to answer questions about the incident on Monday, Sept. 12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at River Hills United Methodist Church, 11100 River Hills Drive. The explosion blew off three manhole covers on West River Hills Drive in the area of Ridgewood Court. About 100 homes were evacuated for eight hours after the explosion, which was reported at 1:35 p.m. Crews have frequently monitored gas levels in the sanitary sewer system in the River Hills area since the explosion. So far, there have been no new unordinary readings. Based on those results, and a robotic camera investigation of nearly two miles of sanitary See Explosion, 16A

A sign of the times Lakeville man cites unemployment, foreclosure in child abandonment that led to his arrest in Calif. by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Owning a home and holding a good job that pays well enough to afford it all are among the Cross cornerstones of the American Dream. But what happens when a person loses those? The home, the one that was to bring equity and house a family, enters foreclosure. The job, the source of income behind all of this, dissipates into the ethers of recession. Sometimes the obliteration of a certain way of life can push people to extremes of desperation, as apparently was the case with Steven Alexander Cross, 60, of Lakeville, who was arrested Monday afternoon in Cambria, Calif., on charges that he abandoned his 11-yearold son with a neighbor in Lakeville and fled town. “This is an unusual and disturbing case,� said Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom, “the likes of which we simply haven’t seen before.� Backstrom said his of-

Photos by Vista View Elementary (above) and Rick Orndorf

Vista View Elementary principal Susan Risius (left) is joined by other staff members to practice their ROAR p r o g r a m PHOTOS introduction ONLINE For more photos, for the go online to first day thisweeklive.com of school. The practice kicked off a preparation week for teachers. ROAR stands for respectful, on-task, achieving, and responsible. At right: Neill Elementary third-grade teacher Suzanne Hayden assigns supply cubbies in preparation for the school open house Aug. 31.

fice has dealt with parents under stress and a threat to their children, “but it is rare for someone to pack up and leave the state like this.� Unemployed architect Cross, in a letter to his son, cited this dissolution of the American Dream as the motive behind his decision to leave his son. According to court reports, the letter to his son read: “If this paper is wet it’s because I am crying so bad. You know your dad loves you more than anything. This economy got (illegible) there are no jobs for architects so I have to go because the sheriff (sic) will take the house July 27. “There will be no more for me. Some good news is your mother is alive. Though I do not think it is for the best. Give these letters to (the neighbor). Do not open them. I hope they get to give you a chance. There are many great years ahead for you. Not so for me.� In addition to the loss

Larry Werner, editor and general manager of Thisweek, shares some thoughts on crime coverage in a column on page 4A. of his home and a lack of income, Cross also faced about $25,000 in judgments against him, according to court records.

Abandonment On the morning of July 18, Cross was gone and his son was – note in hand and crying – was at the doorstep of neighbors John and Joanne Pahl, who called the Lakeville Police Department a couple hours later when it was clear that Cross was really gone. The Pahls declined to offer Thisweek any comment on the case. Cross’s son had letters to the Pahls as well. In them, Cross asked the family to take guardianship of his son. With $1,000 in his pocket, Cross was driving westward toward San Luis Obispo County on the Central Coast of CaliforSee Times, 14A

‘The Rabbit’ returns to Minnesota State Fair

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plies to many of his sculptures. The material he uses, and the figure he’s creating, often seem to melt into one another. “When people think I didn’t touch it,� said Caponi, founder of the Caponi Art Park in Eagan, “I know it is a success.� This style is evident in his granite sculpture, “The Rabbit,� which is currently on display at the Minnesota State Fair. The 90-year-old Eagan resident is among 38 prominent Minnesota artists who were asked to display their

work in a special exhibit for the 100th anniversary of the fair’s Fine Art Exhibition. The exhibit runs through Sept. 5. Caponi carved “The Rabbit� in 1949 while he was finishing his master’s at the University of Minnesota and mentoring at Macalester College. The piece earned first prize at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and was entered into the Fine Arts Exhibition of the 1949 Minnesota Territorial Centennial State Fair. Stone was rarely used by

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local artists at the time, and Caponi taught himself how to carve directly into the medium. Though they may appear ordinary to the untrained eye, Caponi is fascinated by the beauty and potential of stones. Each time Caponi has worked with the medium, he finds something new, such as a fossil or a mineral deposit. “It’s always an adventure,� he said. Whether he’s using stone or bronze, Caponi tries to See Caponi, 16A

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“The Rabbit,� a granite sculpture by Tony Caponi, is on display in a special exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair in celebration of the fair’s Fine Arts Exhibition’s 100th anniversary. The exhibit runs until Sept. 5 when the fair closes.

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Local officials to race against hunger Fundraiser promises a unique way to help those in need by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

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Rosemount Mayor Bill Droste and Eagan Council Member Meg Tilley will race against other Twin Cities-area officials in the Mayor’s Cup Race for Hunger event on Sept. 9 at Raceway Park in Shakopee. Mayors and elected officials, including Farmington Mayor Todd Larson and Lakeville City Council Member Matt Little, will compete in 10-lap features. The winner will walk away with a two-foot tall trophy, bragging rights and a shoo-in for next year’s competition. A portion of money raised from tickets sold will support local food shelves. Discounted tickets are $10 if purchased from those participating in the race before the event and $12.50 if purchased at the park. Children ages 12 and under get in free. Farmington’s food shelf use has tripled since last June, said Kris Akin, a Farmington Food Shelf coordinator. She said food shelf use is up by 28 percent in the 360 Communities network and since September of 2010, the Farmington Food Shelf has been serving 84 families per month. “Our community is wonderful, and donations always seem to come when the need is the greatest,� she said in an email, mentioning that local gardeners

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www.clickclubusa.com. During the trial runs, Larson estimated he reached speeds of about 65 mph. “It felt a lot faster,� Larson said. “It’s such a short track and the walls are there. When you corner, you’re like one mile per hour away from spinning out. You’re barely in control, but not out of control.� Westside Skydivers will be part of the opening ceremonies, jumping from 24,000 feet with an American flag and landing in the center of the racing track. “It’s such a great kickoff,� Barlau said. Alexandra Tilton, a 17-year-old classical singer from Plymouth, will sing the National Anthem. Alumni players with the Minnesota Northstars will also be available for photo opportunities with guests. Gates open at 5 p.m., time trials start at 6 p.m. and opening ceremonies start at 7:30 p.m. There will also be a race featuring local media personalities, including Jessica Harper with Thisweek Newspapers. Harper will be driving in a race against other media teams, including television stations KARE, FOX, KSTP and WCCO. To purchase tickets from Harper, email her at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com.

donate fresh produce. Mayor’s Cup event coordinator Denny Barlau said many Dakota County residents are relying on food shelves to help feed their families in this struggling economy. “I deal with all the food agencies, and there’s a lot of proud people out there who have lost their jobs and they can’t afford to feed their families without using the food shelves,� he said. “That’s why I’m on such a mission. There’s nothing worse than having a bunch of hungry kids.� Barlau said cash raised from the Mayor’s Race will allow the food shelves to stock up on meat, milk and eggs, protein-rich foods that typically aren’t raised during canned food drive events. Larson added the Race for Hunger is a unique, fun way to fund raise. A few weeks ago he and others in the race took some trial runs around the track. Mayors and elected officials showed their competitive spirit in videos that can be viewed by clicking on “The Mayor’s Cup� tab at Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

Marching band festival Sept. 10 at Eastview

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Eastview High School will host its annual Marching Band Festival on Saturday, Sept. 10. A record 19 bands from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa are scheduled to ap-

pear this year in the competition event. From District 196, Rosemount will be competing in Class AAA and Eastview will be performing in exhibition.

The festival will be held in the Eastview stadium beginning at 5 p.m. Tickets will be available at the gate ($8 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, and preschool children get in free).

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Eagan man hospitalized in critical condition after motorcycle crash by Tad Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

A 61-year-old Eagan man was in critical condition after the motorcycle he was driving crashed at about 8:35 a.m. Aug. 25 on Interstate 35E north of its junction with Highway 13, according to the State Patrol.

Peter G. Warren was seriously injured when he lost control of the 2007 Yamaha Road Star he was driving when the traffic ahead of him was stopping on the six-lane divided roadway. No other vehicles were involved in the crash. Minnesota Department of Transportation crews are

resurfacing 5.25 miles of I35E during a six- to sevenweek project this summer from Lone Oak Road to the Mississippi River. Road conditions at the time of the crash were reported as dry.

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Eagan man accused of brutalizing daughter by Jessica Harper THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

An Eagan man faces felony charges after his 11-month-old daughter was taken to the hospital with numerous broken bones and bleeding around her brain. Derek Dell Schindler, 31, was charged by the Dakota County Attorney’s Office on Aug. 22 with two felony counts of malicious punishment of a child. According to the criminal complaint, Schindler and the child’s mother took the girl to a pediatrician to examine a leg that had been swollen for two weeks. An X-ray revealed that the girl’s leg was fractured and the pediatrician advised the couple to take their daughter to Children’s Hospital in Burnsville. A witness told police that in the parking lot, the couple began to argue over whether to take the child to the hospital.

Despite the tacted police and mother’s pleas to social services, who take their daughalso interviewed the ter to the hospital, couple. Schindler refused Both parents deand the family drove nied harming the home, according to child. the complaint. The girl’s mother Derek After arguing Schindler said she has previfurther, Schindler ously noticed marks agreed to drive the family to on the child but whenever the hospital. she asked Schindler about A series of scans at the them, he would say the child hospital revealed the girl was fine and didn’t need not only had a fractured medical attention. leg, but also nine healing rib Schindler said he refused fractures and blood in her at first to take the girl to the brain – injuries that doctors hospital because she was determined are consistent “moving (her leg) fine� and with abuse. thought he could treat it at A nurse practitioner home. spoke with each parent The girl was released separately, and learned that from the hospital in June Schindler was the child’s and placed in foster case. sole care provider while the Schindler is scheduled to mother was at work. appear in court on Sept. 19. At one point, Schindler He could face up to five allegedly said he heard a years in prison if convicted. pop when he leaned over to prevent the family cat from E-mail Jessica Harper at: jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com. jumping on her. Hospital officials con-

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mission is to respond to the city’s environmental goal by making recommendations to the council on local environmental sustainability and energy conservation strategies for the city’s residents, businesses and municipal operations.

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Crime is not our first (or second) priority Larry Werner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

In today’s edition, Lakeville Editor Aaron Vehling recounts the sad story of a troubled man who left a note for his 11-year-old son that Dad was overwhelmed and was leaving town. That story, covered extensively by virtually all of the metro and community media, has provoked a discussion in our newsroom about the role crime news should play at Thisweek Newspapers. What obligation do we have to tell you about all the terrible things that go on in Dakota County? As the news staff will point out, I am the one who is asking why we didn’t get a particular crime story first. I’m the one who sends links daily to our community editors for crime stories other media have. But it’s time for a confession: In my 42 years as a journalist, I’ve never liked crime news. Early in my career, while working the night shift at a newspaper

in Louisville, Ky., I was sent to the scene of a murder. The body was gone from the inner-city apartment where the murder had taken place, and so were the police. But the apartment door was open, and I went in. As I looked at the blood on the carpet and reflected on the fact that someone had died a violent death here, a man walked in. He was the father of the murder suspect. I could sense his anguish that his boy had done something evil. That encounter has never left me over 40 years of writing about crime and assigning reporters to crime stories. Behind those stories are family breakdowns, mental illness, chemical dependency and economic desperation. Consider this comment posted on ThisweekLive.com after Aaron reported the story of the abandoned Lakeville boy: “So the police and authorities are looking for a destitute man

who left his son so they can prosecute him and throw him in jail, further traumatizing the kid.� It was one of three comments posted by readers who said it is clearly wrong for Steven Cross to have left his son, but “the media� should consider the economic circumstances that lead people to do bad things. Life isn’t as simple as crime headlines suggest. Every week we write about parents abusing children, friendly gatherings turning violent when someone drinks too much, marital disputes escalating into assaults. Not only are we covering these stories, but so are the TV stations and metro papers that have discovered Dakota County and want to find news here. We can’t ignore the ugly things that happen in Lakeville, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Rosemount and Apple Valley. But we have to be careful we don’t present you with a distorted picture of life in our cities.

A former editor of mine said it was his goal to publish a front page that gave a fair summary of what was happening in the community. If we spend too much time covering crime, we might not be reflecting daily life as it’s being lived. “Honors pile high for leader in field of developmental disability,� read a headline in last week’s Thisweek Burnsville-Eagan. John Gessner, our Burnsville editor, told the story of Colleen Wieck, a local resident who has spent 30 years as executive director of the Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities. Jessica Harper, our Eagan editor, told you about Kristen Capel, who will become the first female lead pastor of Easter Lutheran Church. And Aaron Vehling wrote a nice profile of retiring Lakeville City Engineer Keith Nelson. Those are stories we enjoy writing more than the stories about crime. They are stories that more accurately reflect life here than

stories about bad things happening to Dakota County people. Tad Johnson, our managing editor, said crime news is his third priority. First is government news, which includes what our city councils and school boards do. Second is the broad category of “human interest,� which includes stories about the people, places and events that constitute the fabric of community life. Third, he said, is crime. We can’t ignore it, but we don’t plan to let it dominate our front pages or our website. If we do, Thisweek will be acting more like a visitor to the community than a neighbor. And we like being neighbors, as this newspaper company has been since 1884. Larry Werner is editor and general manager of the Dakota County Tribune and Thisweek Newspapers. He can be reached at larry. werner@ecm-inc.com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters Wardlow is not right for the times To the editor: A recent letter writer suggested that state Rep. Doug Wardlow, R-Eagan, is right for the times. He is so right that he doesn’t waver from positions, even when they impede respectful dialogue essential to the democratic process. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but legislators are not elected simply to block discussion and efforts at compromise.

Each side needs to give and take to achieve a meaningful solution. Wardlow is exactly the kind of legislator who led to the government shutdown. He didn’t bend on his positions of hobbled government, draconian debt reduction, and no taxation on those most able to contribute to revenue for the state. Gov. Mark Dayton had requested a small increase on the richest few who could contribute, originally asking for increases

on the top 2 percent. Then, when people like Wardlow wouldn’t budge, he reduced it to the top 1 percent; then to the top .3 percent (those making over $1 million a year). Still there was no movement from Mr. Wardlow. So, the ultimate compromise was reached after 22,000 public workers lost their jobs for a few weeks. And Wardlow’s solution: Don’t tax the wealthiest in the state, just borrow money through a $500 million bonding program (plus

interest payments) and borrow another $700 million from the schools (beyond the $1.2 billion Mr. Pawlenty borrowed from the state’s children last year). The result: property taxes continue to rise, schools need to borrow money or raise levies – so the no-taxincrease promise – hogwash. So, Wardlow borrowed his way to compromise; not fiscally responsible and took educational dollars from our children; not morally responsible. To borrow a phrase, Mr. Wardlow is so right, he is wrong. He is exactly the kind of candidate that needs to be removed from office and replaced with someone who will actually do the right thing – listen, contemplate, and responsibly compromise. BETTY FEDDE Eagan

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To the editor: While driving 150 miles around the metro area each day on my job, I notice that smokers have their windows rolled down some and their cigarettes hanging out the windows. Cigarettes are expensive. Smokers should realize they would get more value out of their purchase if they would close the window and get all the more smoke and nicotine captured in their lungs. Then their cigarette smoke wouldn’t float back to my car, which is behind them at the stop light. I don’t want to breathe their smoke. BOB CRAWFORD Apple Valley

Neighbors helping neighbors To the editor: Heartbeat Studios Performing Arts Center and Bogart’s Place in Apple Valley would like to thank the following businesses for their generosity in donating gifts and services for the silent auction held during the “Disaster Blasterâ€? fundraising event held Aug. 13 13 to help north Minneapolis tornado victims: AV Diamonds and Gold, Westwood Sports, Paul’s Cedar Tire and Auto, Minnesota Vikings, Sola Sophia Salon, Tires Plus, Athena’s Treats and Treasures, Petco, and the Gilbert Family. Heartbeat and Bogart’s also donated gift certificates. One-hundred percent of all money raised was donated to the American Red Cross, specifically designated to help our neighbors to the north. Our thanks also goes to the incredible dancers, singers, and break dance battle participants for a thrilling night. DEBORAH LYSHOLM Heartbeat Studios

What if the middle class disappears?

the rest of us pay. In addition, federal tax laws feature some tax breaks that benefit the wealthy that include capital gains, mortgage interest and other nice breaks. The fact that upper income folks still pay a large percentage of total tax revenues is a measure of how large our income gap has grown during the last decade, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Would-be friends of the millionaires try to convince us that I’m trying to take the money away from the “job-creators.� Yet the preferential tax cuts for the wealthy under President George W. Bush, and by millionaire-protectors at the state level, shifted billions to the already-wealthy. These shifts have also been accompanied by fewer jobs, not more, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And except for the very rich, their salary levels have declined as well, per the 2010 census. Our swiftly growing income gap is the legacy of the misplaced income-protectionism by the friends of millionaires. These selfappointed income-shifters also agitate for reduced government oversight and regulation, when de-regulation gave us bank failures, housing foreclosures, and our current recession. As a result, the pattern of income in our country is polarized more than ever, with a disappearing middleincome group. Another friend of mine recently said it best. He asked “if we lose the middle income earners, who will buy the services and products of upper-income business-people?�

To the editor: It’s ironic to read a distortion of my points in a letter that complains about the fact those points are seeing print. In this case, the Republican defender of the poorlittle-rich-folks argues that the top 1 percent of earners pay more than the bottom 50 percent combined. Yet the Minnesota Revenue Department’s tax incidence study shows that this is still a smaller percentage PAUL HOFFINGER of their incomes than what Eagan

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Dakota County Participants can learn about travel requirements for U.S. citizens and apply for a U.S. passport on national Passport Day, Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dakota County Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. U.S. citizens must present a valid passport book when entering or re-entering the United States by air. Those wanting a passport must bring a driver’s license, certified birth certificate (no copies) and payment for fees. Information on the cost and how to apply for a U.S. passport is available at www.travel.state.gov. A check or money order is required for State Department fees. Dakota County fees can be paid by check, money order or cash (no credit cards). U.S. citizens may also obtain passport information by phone, in English and Spanish, by calling the National Passport Information Center toll-free at 1-877-487-2778. For more information, visit www.dakotacounty.us and search “passport day� or call (952) 891-7577.

Chamber to honor ‘Today’s Heroes’ Job Creators to be recognized; Thomson technology expert is keynote speaker by Tad Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce will recognize Job Creators: Today’s Heroes during its Sept. 22 Business Excellence Awards breakfast. Over the summer months people were able to nominate businesses that created new jobs over the past year and a half during one of the country’s most difficult economic times. The chamber focuses its annual Business Excellence Awards program on a different “success� each year.

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This year’s theme will set the 2011 honorees in a rare class - those who added jobs as the nationwide and state unemployment rate has budged little in the past year. The featured speaker will be Rick King, chief officer for the professional division of Thomson Reuters in Eagan. King is recognized regionally and nationally as an expert on broadband, according to his company bio. He chaired Minnesota’s Ultra High-Speed Broadband Task Force, which delivered a landmark report and statewide goals that were adopted by the state Legislature. King serves on Minnesota’s Science and Technology Authority Advisory Council and on the U.S.

Chamber of Commerce’s Telecommunication and eCommerce Committee. King was honored as Minnesota’s 2008 Technology Executive of the Year by the Minnesota High Tech Association and was named to Computerworld’s Top 100 Leaders in IT in 2007. The breakfast, which is $25 per person, will be from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at City View Banquet Center at the Lost Spur Golf Course, 2750 Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan. To register online, go to www.dcrchamber.com. For more information, contact the DCR Chamber, 1121 Town Centre Drive, Suite 102, Eagan. Tad Johnson is at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com.

Adult added to list of measles cases by Tad Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

break of the disease is occurring. A second case was found in a 15-month-old child who came down with the disease after visiting the family of the first child. Both children were hospitalized, but only the first one remained there as of Wednesday and was last reported in critical condition, according to the Minnesota Health Department. Two health care facilities in Dakota County are part of the state’s investigation, as workers and others who may have been exposed were being tested this week. For more on this topic, see the previous story posted online at www.ThisweekLive.com.

The report of measles cases in Dakota County is no longer restricted to the young. A 43-year-old woman is the third case in the county. It was confirmed Aug. 25 through public health follow-up of exposed persons, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. The woman has an unknown vaccination history and contracted the measles after she was exposed to the first Dakota County case in a health care setting. The first two cases were found in babies who were not vaccinated against measles. The first child, a Dakota County 1-year-old, became sick in early August after a Tad Johnson can be reached trip to Kenya, where an out- at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com.

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The end of an era in Burnsville came crashing down this week when demolition of the Valley Ridge Shopping Center in Burnsville was half done by Wednesday. On one side of the center crews in huge front loaders carved up the asphalt of the old parking lot, while on the other end a pair of backhoes crunched up the main building. Changing times brought this center to its current fate. The center was known as Jet Plaza when it opened in 1963. Through the many years and owners, it was given an addition and named the Valley Ridge Shopping Center in the 1970s. It may have been an old center of commerce but now it will be a center of housing for seniors built by Presbyterian Homes.

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ville Parkway, Burnsville. The brunch will feature an all-you-can-eat buffet including scrambled eggs and pancakes. Beverages will be available for purchase.

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Sports Standings Football Friday, September 9 • Prior Lake at Bloomington Jefferson, 7 p.m. • Burnsville at Rosemount, 7 p.m. • Lakeville South at Eastview, 7 p.m. • Lakeville North at Apple Valley, 7 p.m. • Bloomington Kennedy at Eden Prairie, 7 p.m. Friday, September 16 • Edina at Lakeville North, 7 p.m. • Apple Valley at Lakeville South , 7 p.m. • Eastview at Eagan, 7 p.m. • Burnsville at Bloomington Kennedy, 7 p.m. • Rosemount at Prior Lake, 7 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson at Minnetonka, 7 p.m.

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Conference W Lakeville South 0 Prior Lake 0 B Jefferson 0 Lakeville North 0 Rosemount 0 B Kennedy 0 Eagan 0 Burnsville 0 Apple Valley 0 Eastview 0

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Overall W L 4 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1

Tuesday, September 6 • Owatonna at Lakeville North, 7 p.m. • Rosemount at New Prague, 7 p.m. • Eastview at East Ridge, 7 p.m. • Chaska at Burnsville, 7 p.m. • Eagan at Stillwater, 7 p.m. • Wayzata at Bloomington Jefferson, 7 p.m. • Prior Lake at Faribault, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, September 8 • White Bear Lake Area at Eagan, 7 p.m. • Stillwater at Apple Valley, 7 p.m. • Edina at Prior Lake, 7 p.m. • Eastview at Eden Prairie, 7 p.m. Friday, September 9 • Eastview, Lakeville North, Burnsville at Marshall tournament, 5 p.m. • Lakeville South at Apple Valley Aerie Challengetournament, 5 p.m. Saturday, September 10 • Lakeville South at Apple Valley tournament, 9 a.m. • Eastview, Lakeville North, Burnsville at Marshall tournament, 9 a.m. • Eagan at Shakopee tournament, 9 a.m.

Boys Soccer Team Eastview Burnsville Lakeville North Eagan Lakeville South B Jefferson B Kennedy Apple Valley Prior Lake Rosemount Worthington

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Friday, September 2 • Lakeville North at Owatonna • Minnehaha Academy at Apple Valley, 5 p.m. Saturday, September 3 • Prior Lake at East Ridge, 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 6 • Burnsville at Rosemount, 5 p.m. • Eagan at Prior Lake, 5 p.m. • Lakeville North at Apple Valley, 5 p.m. • Bloomington Kennedy at Bloomington Jefferson, 5 p.m. • Eastview at Lakeville South, 8 p.m. at Lakeville North Thursday, September 8 • Apple Valley at Challenge Cup at NSC in Blaine, • Bloomington at Kennedy Eastview, 5:30 p.m. • Rosemount at Lakeville North, 7 p.m. • Lakeville South at Eagan, 7 p.m. • Prior Lake at Burnsville, 7 p.m. Saturday, September 10 • Owatonna at Eagan, 1 p.m. • Rosemount at Hastings, 1 p.m. • Chaska at Lakeville South, 3 p.m., at Lakeville North • Eastview at Northfield, 3 p.m. • Wayzata at Prior Lake, 3 p.m. • Apple Valley at Challenge Cup in Blaine

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Conference Overall W L T W L T Eastview 0 0 0 3 0 0 Eagan 0 0 0 3 0 0 Lakeville North 0 0 0 2 0 0 Lakeville South 0 0 0 2 0 1 B Kennedy 0 0 0 2 0 1 B Jefferson 0 0 0 2 1 0 Rosemount 0 0 0 2 1 0 Prior Lake 0 0 0 2 1 0 Burnsville 0 0 0 1 1 0 Apple Valley 0 0 0 1 2 0 Friday, September 2 • Lakeville North at Owatonna • Faribault at Lakeville South, 2 p.m. • Chanhassen at Burnsville, 3 p.m. Tuesday, September 6 • Eastview at Lakeville South, 6 p.m., at Lakeville North • Burnsville at Rosemount, 7 p.m. • Lakeville North at Apple Valley, 7 p.m. • Bloomington Kennedy at Bloomington Jefferson, 7 p.m. • Eagan at Prior Lake, 7 p.m. Thursday, September 8 • Rosemount at Lakeville North, 5 p.m. • Lakeville South at Eagan, 5 p.m. • Prior Lake at Burnsville, 5 p.m. • Apple Valley at Bloomington Jefferson, 7:30 p.m. • Bloomington at Kennedy Eastview, 8 p.m. Saturday, September 10 • Prior Lake at Chanhassen, 1 p.m. • Henry Sibley at Rosemount, 1 p.m. • Lakeville North at Blake School, 2 p.m. • Chaska at Lakeville South, 5 p.m., at Lakeville North • Duluth East at Eastview, 5 p.m. • Hastings at Apple Valley, 7 p.m.

Girls soccer: Keepers keep scores low Wildcats on the prowl for a repeat trip to state by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The Eagan girls soccer team is off to another solid start after losing just two games a year ago. The Wildcats finished last year with a 16-2-4 record and won the Section 3AA title despite fending off injuries and several close games against its South Suburban Conference foes. A key reason for the success was the fact the team limited teams to 0.7 goals per game. The good news for Eagan is the biggest reason for the low scores returns. Keeper Kristen Knutson is back in goal for her fourth year starting. She’s joined by two of the best defenders in the south metro – Jess Hart and Sarah Lochner. The goal is to qualify for the state tournament. In 2010, the team lost in the first round to Mounds View. Coach Mark Obarski praises the team’s speed and varsity experience, but he knows the road won’t be easy with section foes like Apple Valley, Park, Eastview and Rosemount. To contend, the girls will need to replace much of their scoring from a year ago after the team’s top three scorers graduated. The offensive punch is expected to come from Kaleigh Solheim, Katie Peterson, Lindsey Micheletti, Marissa Ganskie, Elllie Schroer, Angela Lacroix and Jess Hart. “We will need to continue to develop in the area of goal scoring, as I think this will be a challenge for us,” Obarski said. Eagan won its season opener 6-0 over Rochester Mayo and defeated Owa-

tonna 3-0. The biggest test came Tuesday against another highly-ranked team in Woodbury. Eagan continued its shutout streak, winning 2-0.

nesota trip to open the season, the Irish defeated Cloquet 4-0 and Hermantown 3-1. During the team’s home opener on Tuesday, Rosemount lost 2-1 against Shakopee. `

Apple Valley Last year’s runner-up in Section 3AA hopes to do one better this year and go to state. To do that, Apple Valley girls soccer team will need to replace 39 of the 49 goals it scored last season with three returning varsity starters. “We have many shoes to fill,” coach Keith Randa said. “So far, we have shown that we can move the ball OK, but will need to become a team and develop some identity.” Keeper Lauren Hoeppner surrendered just 18 goals last season with six shutouts. She’ll get some help from defenders Taylor Matua and Megan Nichols. Megan Maki and Anna Edgren will be called upon to score along with Laurel Kabat and Juilia Lam. “We have good leaders who have shown the ability to get players on board as we start,” Randa said. “Our younger players are eager to prove themselves on the field and to their teammates. We seem to have average ball skills, which should help us move the ball.” The Eagles lost to Owatonna 3-1 in their season opener and to one of the top-ranked teams in Class AA, Stillwater, 2-1. Against Farmington on Tuesday, Apple Valley got back on the winning track with a 2-0 victory.

Rosemount The strength of Rosemount’s game lies in its defense. Keeper Kate Mallory returns after going 11-5-4 with 11 shutouts last season.

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Eagan’s Hunter Froyum, No. 11, works her way around Woodbury’s Rachael Gaffney in a 2-0 win on Tuesday. Woodbury was the only team to give Eagan a regular season loss last year.

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Apple Valley’s Stephanie Syverson, No. 5, fights for the ball against Farmington’s Kelli Harstad, No. 10, on Tuesday. Defenders Mel Simonson, Shannon Carroll, Jackie Kemnic and Allie Hawkins will help her keep the strong record going. “We should be strong defensively and will need to find a collective scoring mentality,” coach Kevin Adams said. Shade Pratt, the leading scorer from 2010, who scored more than half the team’s goals, has since

The Lightning lost several leaders to graduation last spring, but every year the team seems to reload. One of the team’s top players for the past two years has laced her cleats for one last varsity year. Leah Nesheim leads a group of seniors that includes Paris Sanders, Katie Tharp, Taryn MacMillan and Kayla Huff. They hope to return the team to state for the first time since 2008. “We lost a lot of fantastic kids and soccer players last year,” coach David Harem said. “They were warriors on the field and brought a strong work ethic to the team. We are hoping that this group, although younger, can emulate that attitude and get better every day.” Underclassmen Melisse Chasse (2010 rookie of the year), Kellie McGahn and Kayla Tuthill will provide a boost. “This is team is very fast and likes to attack,” Harem said. “We have some girls that can absolutely fly down the field and create scoring chances out of nothing.” Eastview will have a new keeper this season, Anhthu Huynh, who has helped the team to two shutouts already. She helped beat Roseville 8-0 and White Bear Lake, one of the preseason top 10 teams, 3-2 in double overtime to open the season. On Tuesday, Eastview moved to 3-0 with a 3-0 victory against Coon Rapids.

graduated. Hannah Halterman will lead the attack along with Maddie Phillips and Jenny Dean. “I expect more balanced scoring in 2011,” Adams said. “We need to use our speed and play fast as the South Suburban Conference will be a talented conference and a lack of quick touches and possession will Andy Rogers is at be detrimental.” andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. During a northern Min-

Irish soccer taking Cross country: Highly ranked it one kick at a time teams running strong by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

It’s been a few years now since the Rosemount boys soccer team has had a record above .500, and this year the Irish would like to take a few steps toward getting there. First the players have to get on the same page. While the team will face several of the top teams in the state, the biggest personal obstacle is finding a lineup that clicks. Several players are hitting the field for the first time together. While many play club soccer during the summer, they don’t play together. “We are young and inexperienced,” head coach Mike Floersch said. “We have only seven seniors in the whole program so there will be a sharp learning curve hopefully as the younger players learn to play at the higher level.” Blake Fitzel, Mike Koziol and Esti Fairchild will lead a team that won four games last season and averaged 0.6 goals per game. His goal is to finish the season with about a .500 record and more importantly continue to improve. “We have young players who seem to be very coachable,” Floersch said. The Irish won their season opener, besting First Baptist 6-0, but lost to Cloquet (CEC) last weekend 3-0. On Tuesday the Irish lost to Shakopee 3-0.

day. “We’ve got a good group of boys,” coach Bill Toranza said. “We’re fairly young, but they’re hard working.” They have a veteran at nearly every spot, including forward Eduardo Perez, defender Quinn Franti and keeper Daniel Nimtz. Other returning players – Jesse Beane, Logan Reimer, Scott McNulty, Louis Garcia and Mauricio Mendoza – hope to keep the Blaze in contention for a top spot in the South Suburban Conference. “Eagan is looking like the team to beat,” Toranza said. “It’s pretty open so we’re going to go fight for it.” While the offense looks strong, the defense will probably decide how far the team gets. “It’s a pretty new setup,” Toranza said. “We need to work out the bugs there.”

Eastview

Eastview is another team eyeing a top spot in the conference. With Brennan EspindaBanick, Joe Karam, Michael Bonderud, and Samuel Ruelas back, Eastview is hoping for one of its best seasons in years. “(We have) positive, hard-working, coachable young men,” coach Scott Gustafson said. “We hope to finish in the top three of the South Suburban Conference.” So far they’ve looked like a contender, beating Roseville, Cretin-Derham Hall Burnsville and Coon Rapids by a comBurnsville has a strong bined score of 9-1 to kick lineup full of veterans. So off the season. far the team has upset CenRogers is at tennial 4-3 in the opener, Andy tied with Shakopee and de- andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. feated Hopkins 2-0 on Tues-

Burnsville boys expect to be even faster after finishing fourth at state in 2010 by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The Burnsville boys cross country team had a thrilling 2010, finishing fourth overall at state, and the team expect to run even faster this year. “We have a goal of doing better than we did last year,” coach Jeff Webber said. The team’s top two runners are back, although neither is expected to be in full form immediately. Cole O’Brien, one of the top varsity distance runners in the state, is coming off a knee injury. He finished second last year at the Class AA boys state cross country meet as the only junior in the top five. He injured his knee during the track season before the South Suburban Conference championships. Abdullahi Salan has returned after placing 29th at state last season. His workload has been decreased as he is in the midst of observing Ramadan, which involves fasting. “I expect him to be an all-state runner by year’s end.” Webber said. Sean Wong is also back in running shoes after helping the team last season. To replace some of the times lost to graduation, Ali Ahmed is a runner to watch. “He needs more experience, but could be a state qualifier on his own,”

Webber said. Faysol Mahmoud could also provide some important times. The girls team relied on several young runners in 2010 who are all a year older and more experienced. Vivian Hett leads the way after qualifying for state last season. She joins Jane Koch, Jordan Horner, Lisa Ranft along with seniors Sierra Adrian, Rissa Lane and Laura Comee back on the trail.

Apple Valley The Eagles boys team have a core of Alex Brandel and Nick Hughes who were both honorable mention in the South Suburban Conference last season. The rest of top seven have since graduated, so the Eagles will look to Robinson Ewald, Jack Crippes, Liam Tyler and Luke Tansey to give the team a boost. ‘We have a good core of hard working individuals, over 50 in grades nine through 10,” coach Roland Greeno said. “(The) concern is to gain experience for those new to running at the varsity level.” The girls team has a strong senior class including all conference member Alexa Nelson who joins Madison Ihrke, Kaitlin Hattouni, Abby Singleton, Shanni Moorse and Natalie Webb, who will set the pace for other returning runners, Meredith Jones and Rouaa Abasher. “We have a strong core of senior leadership with a passion for distance running,” coach Raedi Zimmer said. “They’re good role models with positive attitudes for underclassmen.”

Major fall cross country meets • Rosemount Invitational, 9 a.m., Sept. 2, at Rosemount High School • Dakota County Classic, 3:30 p.m. Sept. 2, at Eagan • Lakeville Apple Jack Invitational , 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Aronson Park in Lakeville • Eagle Invitational, 10 a.m., Sept. 24 at Apple Valley High School • Roy Griak Invitational, 11:30 a.m., University of Minnesota • Chaska Invitational, 3 p.m. Oct. 4. at Chaska Golf Course • South Suburban Conference meet, Oct. 14 at Eagan • Section meet, Oct. 26-27 • Class AA state meet, Nov. 5

Eagan The Wildcat girls team has three girls with state meet experience including Danielle Anderson who took 23rd at state and seventh at the Class AA state track meet in the 3200. Elizabeth Frick was 14th in the state last season and Alanna Stangl went to state her freshmen and sophomore years. Newcomer Anna Van Wyk should help after keeping pace with the top girls in practice. “We are looking forward to a great season, and I am excited about how the team is looking so far,” coach Lisa Langenhahn said. “Our main goal is to make it to state.” Sidney Spier leads the boys team after finishing 53rd at the Class AA state meet. He’s joined by Nick Vecellio and Nate Johnson who also ran varsity on a senior-heavy squad last See Cross Country, 8A


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Pair of Lakeville lacrosse players compete in Germany

first girls lacrosse team from Minnesota to travel and compete at the international level.

Lakeville North’s Lauren Storhoff and Lakeville South’s Abby Ness were part of the Minnesota Lakers squad participating in the U17 girls lacrosse tournament in Hannover, Germany Aug. 8-13. They played teams from Wales, Canada, England and Scotland. It was the

Bobcats place second at state The Burnsville Bobcats finished second at the state Class B Amateur Baseball Tournament last weekend. Burnsville lost to Sauk Rapids 12-1 in the state finals in Glenco on Aug. 28. Leading up to the fi-

nals, Burnsville defeated Mankato 5-3, Savage 6-0, Miesville 3-2 and Moorhead 2-1. Chad Eul hit .458 in the tournament with two doubles, a home run and eight RBI. Rob Weins hit .421 and Zach Harazin hit .350. Pitcher Casey Jacobsen went 2-1 in three appearances with 21 strikeouts in 25.1 innings with a 0.36 ERA. Grant Larson went 2-0 with a 0.96 ERA.

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Swimming: Focus on cutting times Eagan hoping to shore up depth in several events by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

some of the younger girls step forward and help fill those holes,� coach Mark Tollefson said. “We should be a team in the middle of the conference and hope to have multiple state qualifiers and a few relays qualify as well.� Leah Anderson, Sophie Runing, Erica Anders and Elens Nelson will lead the team as senior captains. Anderson was part of the 200 freestyle relay that finished 13th at state in 2009 along with another returning swimmer Kristin Podratz. Kelsey Deinhammer was also part of the 2009 state swim meet in the 400 freestyle. Emily Kilen, Erica Bestul, Rachel Marsh, Evelyn Johnson and Kenzie Hanegraaf also have varsity experience.

Like many swimming programs, the goal for the Eagan girls team is to continue to finish each event faster than the last and advance as many girls to state as possible. Three fourths of the 200-yard medley relay that placed 12th in the state return – Kenzie Heller, Nicole Stevens and Sonja Hedblom. Heller also qualified for state in the butterfly, and Stevens in the breaststroke. The Wildcats also return experienced swimmers Maddie Hayes, Rachel Gagne and Ashley Gaertner. Coach Steve VanDyne feels the Wildcats have several promising top level swimmers, but when it comes to duals, the No. 2 and 3 swimmers will need to step up. “We’ll do good up front Rosemount Beth Wenman and Elyse in most events, but will lack some depth in the freestyle Griffith will lead the Irish team after swimming in the events,� he said. 100 backstroke at the Class AA state meet in 2010. Eastview They will be joined by Kayla Hutsell, one of returning members Claire Eastview’s best swimmers Toland and Teija Normanin school history, graduated deau. this spring. “We are looking to build “We will need to have

upon last year and improve individual times,� coach Tami Carlson said. “We are hoping to create more depth and become a stronger team.�

Apple Valley Delaney McDonald, the Eagles’ leading swimmer who helped the team place 15th at state last season, is back for another lap. McDonald qualified in the 200 individual medley, 500 freestyle and swam a leg of the 200 and 400 freestyle relays last season. She’s joined by Steph Bierman and Kate Wright, who swam with McDonald in the relays.

Burnsville With Anna Elling and Teresa DiGregorio back on the Blaze, expectations are high for 2011. Elling was fifth last season at state in the 100 butterfly, and Teresa DiGregorio was sixth. Another swimmer with state experience, Alexis Dobrzynski, rejoins them for another swim on an otherwise young team. Andy Rogers is at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Lakeville South athletic events are rescheduled due to poor field conditions by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

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Several athletic events for the next two weeks will be played at different locations because the Lakeville South stadium field has been deemed unplayable for varsity events. Out of concern for the safety of the players, games have been moved to Lakeville North High School. The stadium field at Lakeville South is scheduled to reopen Sept. 16. Field preparations for the fall season were not successful due to weather conditions, according to the school. The delayed use of the stadium will allow for

improved conditions for the remainder of the season. The middle of the field had several bare spots and new grass has yet to take hold. Football head coach Larry Thompson expressed some concern during preseason practice that there was too much exposed sand for the athletes to play. After attempting to play on the field during the Meet the Cougars football kickoff event as well as the boys soccer alumni game last week, school officials decided to sod the field on Friday. “It was obvious to us our summer field prep was not successful,� Lakeville South athletic director Neil Strader said. “It was not safe for athletes. In order to give our field the opportunity to grow back, we’ll need two to

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Eastview Several members off one of the best teams in the south metro are back for the Lighting. Ken Hoffmann, David Salter, John Donlan, Nick Oelke and Dan Spika helped the Lightning finish third in the South Suburban Conference last season. “Once again we will have a very competitive conference and section with three of us already ranked in the top 10 (Rosemount No. 4, Eastview and Burnsville tied for nine),� coach Tom Sharp said. Anne Ferguson, Eastview’s 2010 top runner from the girls team, has since graduated, leaving Courtney Conroy and Lindsey Schoenecker to lead the way for underclassmen Ellie Cardinal, Jenna Brandel and Brooke Haesmeyer.

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The Irish boys, ranked No. 4 in the preseason poll, and girls, No. 12, both have high expectations for 2011. “Both the girls and boys teams expect to be competitive at the conference, section, and state levels,� coach Chris Harder said. Tori Grund leads the girls team with Thana Hussien, Laura Dennis, Taylor Rambo and Taybri Irving. The boys team is led by Nathan Rock along with Chandler Dye, Calvin Lehn, and Trevor Capra, “There are always surprises, so you never know who will step up by the championship portion of the season,� Harder said. “We have another strong senior class to take their place. Andy Rogers is at We have some top end tal- andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. ent up front and plenty of depth.�

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Thisweekend Festival shines spotlight on emerging playwrights Chameleon Theatre Circle hosts its 12th annual New Play Festival Sept. 10 in Burnsville by Andrew Miller THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Expect no pyro or other special effects – or even any sets or costumes – at Chameleon Theatre Circle’s New Play Festival. Think of it as theater without frills. The all-day, free-admission festival on Sept. 10 at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center features the winning entries in Chameleon’s New Play Contest, all of them staged “readers’ theater� style. “Actors will mostly be reading from scripts, and there won’t be sets and costumes for the most part,� explained Andrew Troth, festival coordinator. “But all the plays have been rehearsed and prepared with the goal of presenting a lively and en-

IN BRIEF The New Play Festival runs from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 in the Black Box Theatre at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Admission is free and guests may come and go throughout the day. More information is at www.chameleontheatre.org. gaging performance, and showing off the qualities of these scripts that made them the winners of our annual contest.� The day includes two 10-minute plays (“The Buffer� by Mike Allegra and “Curse the Darkness� by Patrick Gabridge); two oneacts (“Sense & Insensibility� by Dan Borengasser and “The Watch� by Trace Crawford) and three full-length plays (“Grandma’s Little Helper� by Kris Bauske, “Noir(ish)� by Evan Guil-

ford-Blake, and “The Commission� by David Clow). Guests may come and go throughout the day, though Chameleon provides incentive to stick around, serving refreshments at regular intervals. As for the plays themselves, there should be something for everybody. “Ultimately, the festival is for anyone who likes good stories,� said Troth. “We do this every year because we think theater matters, and we want to provide

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Actors perform a staged reading of “Thornsâ€? by Eagan playwright Michael Peroz, at Chameleon Theatre Circle’s New Play Festival in September 2010. From left: Joshua Abell, Matthew Goinz, Therese Walth, Jason Poirier, Crystal Cossette and Laura Bidgood. This year’s festival runs Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. acknowledgment and encouragement to the people who are creating new work in our favorite art form.â€? The festival will include five-minute previews of the six shows in Chameleon’s upcoming season, includ-

ing “We Gather Together,� a winning play at last year’s festival that Chameleon has opted to stage as a full production. (“We Gather Together� debuts at the Burnsville arts center in November.)

Audience members who remain for the close of the festival will get to vote on their choice for the Best of Festival award.

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County� is vthe name of a new community art exhibit on display at the Dakota County Western Service Center in Apple Valley through December. The exhibit features a mix of paintings, drawings and photography. The works of art were created by 26 Da-

kota County artists. The exhibit is located in the hallway between the Galaxie Library and the Western Service Center atrium. Viewing hours are 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.

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theater and arts briefs Symphony seeks ‘Fatal Incident’ author signs books musicians Jim Proebstle, author of “Fatal Incident,� a historical fiction novel about a World War II tragedy with Minnesota ties, will be signing copies of his book from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at Barnes & Noble, 14880 Florence Trail, Apple Valley. His novel is based on the true story of an Army Air Transport Command plane that went down in an uncharted section of the McKinley Range during World War II.

Photography exhibit at area libraries

The Dakota Valley Symphony kicks off its season with an Oct. 9 performance of American classics. Rehearsals start Sept. 1 and the group is seeking musicians, especially string players and percussionists. The symphony is also seeking vocalists for the rest of the season’s performances. The chorus begins its season with rehearsals for “Amahl and the Night Visitors� on Oct. 4. To arrange for an audition, contact director Stephen Ramsey at sjramz@ gmail,com, or fill out an online contact request at DakotaValleySymphony.org.

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Five by Design’s Club Swing will premiere at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Lorie Carpenter-Niska, Kurt Niska, Terrence Niska, Michael Swedberg, and Sheridan Zuther are the creative talent behind Club Swing. Spanning three decades, the show highlights the importance of historic preservation in communities throughout the state. Tickets range from $22 to $29 and are available at the box office, (800) 982-2787 or www.ticketmaster.com.

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dren’s theater performance opportunities  in the Farmington and Burnsville-Eagan-Savage school districts. Sign-ups for “The Legend of Sleepy Hollowâ€? are available through ISD 191 community education by calling (952) 707-4150 or online at www.communityed191.org. Auditions are Thursday Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Metcalf Junior High School in Burnsville and all who sign up are guaranteed roles. Rehearsals are Saturdays with performances Oct. 28 and 29. Sign-ups for “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderlandâ€? are available through Farmington community education by calling (651) 460-3200 or online at www.farmingtonce. com. Auditions are Thursday Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. at Boeckman Middle School and all who sign up are guaranteed roles. Rehearsals are Saturdays with performances Nov. 11 and 12.

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Eagan Kline to host Career & Jobs Fair on Monday, Sept. 19 in Eagan With the national unemployment rate at 9.1 percent and the state’s unemployment now up to 7.2 percent, Minnesota U.S. Rep. John Kline, R-Lakeville, will host a Career and Jobs Fair from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 19 at the Eagan Community Center.

The career and jobs fair is free and open to the public. “I am pleased to host a jobs fair that will provide direct assistance to Minnesotans who are among the 14 million Americans looking for a job,� Kline said in a press release. “I encourage

constituents of the 2nd District to attend this event and share the information with anyone they know who is struggling as they navigate the uncertain economy. I hope my career and jobs fair provides new opportunities to put Minnesotans back to work.�

Scheduled to attend Kline’s career and jobs fair are several dozen privatesector employers who currently have job openings in a wide variety of fields including the health care, technology, financial, and retail industries. Employment assistance

organizations and a variety of educational institutions are also scheduled to attend. Last year, more than 750 Minnesotans attended Kline’s Career and Jobs Fair. For more information, visit Kline’s website at http://kline.house.gov or

e-mail Sally Bryant in his Burnsville office at Sally. Bryant@mail.house.gov. In his fifth term in Congress, Kline is the chairman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee. He also serves on the House Armed Services Committee.

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Teachers & Assistant Teachers

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HHAs/CNAs

Live-in & hourly positions available! Make $160/day as a Live-in HHA, or $12.50-$14/hour on an hourly schedule. CNA/HHA experience required!

Baywood Home Care 651-699-5070 763-546-8899 Production Fabricators

Work in our door shop assembling prehung door units using industry machinery and power tools. Exp in a door shop pref but not required. Qual include ability to lift heavy objects unassisted on a repetitive basis, operation of wood working equip and inventory scanners. Interested applicants should mail resume to:

Farmington

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TEAM PERSONNEL

651-460-4344

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J. B. O'Meara Co. Attn: Bob Benson 12301 Dupont Ave S Burnsville, MN 55337 Or email to: bbenson@jbomeara. com

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Carpenter/ Framer

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Experienced Line Cook/ Cocinero Wanted Wage varies upon experience. Please apply in person at:

Ole Piper

16604 Cedar Ave S, Rosemount, MN 55068

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CLERICAL

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Stylist -Chair Rental

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Linda Rae Berg, age 56 of Lakeville, passed away on Aug 26, 2011. Linda retired from Fairview Health Systems after 25 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Mary Leonard; brother-in-law, Jim Breslain. Survived by her loving husband of 27 years, William 'Bill' Berg; children, Kevin and Lauren Berg; siblings, Kent Leonard and Sharleene Breslain also nieces, nephews and many friends. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 AM Tuesday (8/30) at the Church of The Risen Savior, 1501 Co. Rd. 42, Burnsville, visitation was on Monday from 3-9 PM at the White Funeral Home, 12804 Nicollet Ave. S. also 1 hr. prior to Mass at church. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to the Children's Home Society and Family Services. on line condolences at www.whitefuneralhomes.com

Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Dear Friend, Age 52 On August 22, 2011 after a short battle with cancer, of South St. Paul, formerly of Lakeville. Preceded in death by parents Melvin & Arlene and niece Anya. Survived by wife Jill (nee Sobaski); daughters Anna & Meg; siblings Kim (Joe), Penny, Sandy, John (Julie), Mel (Kelly), Sherry (Jim), Russ (Sarah; mother & father-in-law JoAnn & Kenny Sobaski; many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends. Memorial Service Monday, August 29th. 11:00 a.m. at CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5th Avenue South @ Douglas St., SSP. Family will greet friends Monday 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. at CHURCH. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred. Arrangements English-Meeker & Kandt Funeral Home www.kandt.org 651-455-5352

(March 17, 1923 August 19, 2011) Lindell Roy, Allan age 88 of Apple Valley, went to his eternal rest and Master on Aug. 19, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gustav and Alfrida Lindell; survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Elaine; children, Robert (Delphina Souza), Charlotte (Rick) Green, Barb (Bob) Behan, Richard (Janice Anderson) and Ralph (Mona Selim) Lindell; 10 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Allan will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Allan (yes he went by his middle name) was born March 17, 1923 , in St. Paul, MN. He was the only child of Alfrida Charlotta (nee: Berglund) and Bror Gustav Lindell, immigrant Swedes that came to America to escape the terrible famine that gripped Sweden. Allan worked for the railroad for over 30 years, interrupted only by his military service in the U.S. Army during WWII. Early in his career he saw the railroad transitioning from steam locomotives to diesel electric locomotives, so he took the initiative to take home study courses in electronics from DeVry Institute. As his career progressed he moved his family roughly every 6 years, going to St. Paul, MN, westward to Staples, MN, up to East Grand Forks, MN, then southward to Moorhead, MN, then back to Staples, and finally over to Superior, WI, where he retired as the foreman of Locomotives. Allan loved fishing (he even made time for some fishing on his honeymoon), canoeing, camping, family vacations and reunions, bowling, and doing home improvements. He sang in the church choir, was active in Gideon’s Bible Society, but most of all he loved his wife and family. A special thank you to the Centennial House Staff in Apple Valley, the St. Jude Hospice Program and the pastoral care staff at Grace Lutheran Church. Funeral Services will be held 11 AM on Thursday (8/25) at Grace Lutheran Church, 7800 Co. Rd. 42., Apple Valley with visitation on Wednesday from 5-8pm at the White Funeral Ho me , 1 4 5 6 0 Pennock Ave., Apple Valley (952 432 2001) also 1 hr prior to Service at Church. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery, St. Paul.

Carlos Reynolds McKee Age 83 of Eagan, MN. Passed away on August 23, 2011. Survived by wife, Melody; son, Robin; daughters, Carla, Darcy and Laurel; grandchildren, Sean, Shannon, Scott, Melissa, Kristin, Ariel. Carlos served our country as a U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer for 22 years. Employed by Munsingwear for 15 years and D.C. Brown Inc. for the last 22 years. Memorial service will be held at 10 AM Saturday, August 27th at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 3930 Rahn Rd., Eagan 55122.

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Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary Judy and Don Tatge of Lakeville had their 50th Wedding Anniversary on August 26, 2011. A week-long celebration at Clear Lake, Iowa was hosted by their sons, Steve, Scot, and Shawn, their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandson. The week was busy with lots of boating, fishing, and swimming. The week ended with the couple being honored at dinner at the Northwestern Steakhouse with anniversary cake served afterwards and then a night of music at the Surf Ballroom. It was a great privilege for the family to be able to celebrate their parents’ Golden Anniversary together!

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Ruth and Bob Campbell, of Grosse Pointe Park, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Ann Frost Campbell, to Alexander Scott Passon, son of Carla and Scott Passon of Lakeville, MN. An October wedding is planned in Minneapolis, MN. Campbell graduated from Grosse Pointe South High School in 2004 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication from the University of Michigan in 2008. She is a marketing analyst with Target in Minneapolis. Passon earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from the University of St. Thomas in 2007 and is a 2003 graduate of Lakeville Sr. High. He is currently a buyer for Target.

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The pristine views of the Pacific along historic Highway 1, the ever-pleasant weather and golf courses such as Pebble Beach, not to mention a wealth of highquality universities, draw people from all over to the area Cross was staying. Efforts by police to track Cross via his credit cards and bank accounts led nowhere. There was no activity on any accounts. About a week after he left, in a library in Carmelby-the-Sea, a city whose

mayor was once Clint Eastwood, Cross sent an ex-girlfriend an email in which he outlined his despair. By this point he was sleeping on the streets: “I had to walk away from (his son). So awful the house is gone ‌ I drove to Carmel with nothing. I sleep on the street ‌ “Please call (Cross’s son) and see if he picks up his cellphone at this number please if so send me a message I probably only have a couple days ‌ No one I called would help me ‌ I didn’t know what to do. I

am scared and hopelessly depressed but (the child) needs to know I did my best to get to (sic) graduate from grade school and I love him. Please do this for me ‌ Here is the number. You know I love you too. Please if he answers write me a note.â€? Lakeville Police Chief Tom Vonhof told Thisweek Newspapers last week that he had notified law enforcement agencies in the area that Cross was at-large. He added that there was a high probability Cross was destitute at this point. It turned out that though he was nearing the realm of the destitute, reports indicate that Cross had gotten a job at a local deli. He told KSBY, a San Luis Obispo-area TV station, that he got the job to set up a college fund for his son. “I didn’t want him to remember his dad as homeless,â€? he said. On the way to his shift on Monday, Aug. 29, Cross’s minivan – adorned with Minnesota plates – garnered the attention of a sheriff’s deputy. This led to Cross’s arrest and subsequent booking into county jail. Court records showed that Cross was judged to be the father of the boy,

according to the criminal complaint for the case. The court awarded him sole legal and physical custody in 2001. The mother was largely not involved. She was awarded visitation rights, but they were suspended in 2002 after a year in which she apparently did not exercise her right to see the boy. According to news reports, the mother contacted the Dakota County Attorney’s office Wednesday morning, but her involvement in the case is unknown. Cross will face a judge in California, Backstrom said, but his office will engage in the extradition process to bring Cross back here. Backstrom said that his office is pressing extradition, despite the offense’s gross misdemeanor classification, because of “the extremely serious nature of this case.� Once he appears in court, Backstrom said, Cross can waive extradition to Minnesota, which means a Dakota County deputy goes out to California to retrieve him. This would take about a week at most. If Cross contests the extradition, then both Gov. Mark Dayton and California Governor Jerry Brown must get involved by signing

off on the extradition. This process, which also involves the attorneys general offices of each state could take 90 days. It appears the latter option is unlikely, because Cross told KSBY that he intends to fight the charges once he returns to Minnesota. Backstrom thinks Cross’s return is pivotal for the son, too. “We think it’s important to have (Cross’s) input in the child protection proceedings,� Backstrom said. Backstrom said: “Our primary concern is for the welfare of this boy.� The boy is currently in the custody of Dakota County child protection services. He was placed immediately into a temporary foster home with subsequent temporary placement with a relative, Backstrom said. “A permanent replacement will hopefully be made within six months,� he said. Under Minnesota law, a gross misdemeanor can mean up to a year in jail and $1,000 fine. Dakota County offers services for those undergoing economic stresses such as foreclosures. The Dakota County Community Development Agency provides free foreclosure counseling to help homeowners who are in or nearing foreclosure with referrals to additional resources and, in some cases, financial assistance. Aaron Vehling is at aaron.vehling@ecm-inc.com and www. facebook.com/thisweeklive.

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Eagan utes later, and just after 9 a.m., a fourth hijacked flight, targeted for Washington, D.C., was forced down into a field in Pennsylvania by passengers who fought off the hijackers. “We’re asking Eagan residents to take a moment to remember these Americans and individuals from more than 70 other countries who perished,� said Eagan City Administrator Tom Hedges. At City Hall, an Eagan Police squad car and Fire vehicle will be parked beneath a banner adjacent to Pilot Knob Road which

says, somberly, “Eagan Remembers.� At 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, representatives of Eagan Police, Fire, and American military will present a memorial wreath at the Tribute and Memorial Plaza at Eagan’s Central Park. There will be no speeches or formal presentation, but “Taps� will be played in honor of the innocent who lost their lives, the valiant first responders who died, and the brave Americans who fought the hijackers rather than allow a plane to hit the nation’s capitol.

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District 196/from 1A District 196 high school students still exceeded the state average of 53.8 percent. The district will be reworking some curriculum to help students meet these and new statewide standards, Troen said. “We are planning on rolling out a new curriculum that has STEM (science technology, engineering and math) integrated into all grades,� he said. Although the scores of eighth-graders and high school students have fallen over the past year, all grade levels have improved on the science test since it was first required four years ago, Troen said. The percentage of fifthgraders who met or exceeded the standards rose from 43 percent in 2007 to 56.6 percent in 2011. During this time, stuCaponi/from 1A maintain the medium’s integrity rather than create something entirely new. “I’m always suspicious of people who find beauty only in museums,� he said. “There’s so much natural beauty.� Much of Caponi’s work is influenced by nature and his early childhood in Pretare, Italy, a tiny village in the Apennine Mountains on the Adriatic coast. When Caponi was 15 years old, his family moved to the United States. Caponi moved to Minnesota in 1946 to study at the Walker Art Center School

Explosion/from 1A sewer, officials concluded the explosion resulted from a one-time chemical discharge. The Fire Department is reminding residents of the importance of disposing hazardous chemicals properly. Many household chemicals can be harmful if not used, stored and dis-

dents stayed ahead of the state average, which rose from 39 percent in 2007 to 46 percent in 2011. Eighth-graders and students in high school followed suit with 6 percent and 7 percent gains between 2007 and 2011. As in fifth grade, District 196 students in these grades scored well above the state average each year. For instance, the percentage of high school students in District 196 who met or exceeded the standards was 57.3 percent in 2007. The state average during that time was 42.7 percent. District officials expect that the recent change to a middle school schedule will help boost student achievement this school year. The School Board unanimously passed a proposal in January to shorten class periods in the middle schools to enable students

to focus more time on core studies such as math and science. “It’s an ongoing focus,� Troen said. “We are making sure we are aligning to the standards,� he said. The MCA II also tests students in reading and math. Students in grades three through eight are tested on their reading and math skills, while 10th- and 11thgraders are tested only in reading and math, respectively. These results determine whether schools have met Adequate Yearly Progress under requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act. District officials said they expect to receive the 2011 reading and math results by September.

and later at the University of Minnesota, where he earned a master’s. Shortly after graduating from the U of M, Caponi became a professor at Macalester College in St. Paul. He led the college’s art department for 42 years and was the driving force in creating the Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center there. Under his leadership, Macalester’s art department became among the top 14 in the nation. Caponi has spent the past 40 years creating and overseeing the Caponi Art Park and Learning Center in Eagan.

The park features 60 acres of rolling wooded hills, a sculpture garden, an outdoor amphitheater and several miles of walking paths. The nonprofit is dedicated to making art and nature easily accessible to the public. Caponi opened the park in 1987 for tours and activities for schools and other organizations. The park began offering free activities and performances for the public in 1994.

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ing a home. However, without frequent use of plumbing in an area, water may evaporate from the drain trap and break that seal. This can be resolved by periodically pouring a quart of water into all sinks, showers/tubs and floor drains. — John Gessner

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