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Wally Potter named Pan-O-Prog parade grand marshal Lakeville Historical Society member says being active in community is what ‘keeps wheels going’ by Derrick Williams THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

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Wally Potter likes people. He also likes history. And Lakeville – he loves Lakeville, he says. “I like being a part of this community,â€? Potter, 75, said. “It’s wonderful here. And to look back and see how Lakeville’s grown from the gravel roads that were here when we came in 1971, to what it is now ‌ it’s surprising, when you think about it, to see how fast it’s grown. And I’ve been a part of that. I like that.â€? Photo submitted For the better part of Wally Potter The B-25 bomber Miss Mitchell flew 135 missions in World War II and was managed by former Lakeville resident nearly 40 years, Potter has Ray Ostlie, who died a two years ago. The aircraft will be on hand during Lakeville’s Pan-O-Prog celebration. been active in the community he loves. And people have noticed. That’s why he was selected to be this year’s Pan-O-Prog parade grand marshal. “I’m not sure why they selected me,â€? Potter joked. “It’s probably because too many people know me.â€? At first, Potter wasn’t too sure about the honor. “I was flattered, but I figured there were more people more deserving than me,â€? Potter said. “So I told them I would think about it.â€? Eventually, it was Potter’s five children who nudged him into accepting the role. th Annu by Derrick Williams al “They told me I ought to do this, that I 44 THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS deserve it,â€? he said. Miss LakevLakeville Parks and Recreation Direclakeville ille is always tor Steve Michaud said Potter has been popular during instrumental in the community for a Pan-O-Prog. number of years. She’ll headline “If we had hundreds more of Wally events, pose for Potter, we’d have a better community,â€? oodles of phoMichaud said. “He’s a great guy and a tos with adoring good community person.â€? young girls, and Potter is currently the treasurer of the even sit prominently Lakeville Historical Society and a member JULY 4-10, 2010 in the Grand Parade to of St. John’s Lutheran Church. He’s also on cap off the week-long festithe Lake Marion Homeowners Association and val. helps get the buoys on and off Lake Marion each year. But she may have company this He’s also a CAMP volunteer with the state, taking wayear from another lady. ter samples and sending them in for testing, and up until Miss Mitchell is going to be Photo submitted a few years ago, was active with the Lakeville Area Arts a pretty big part of Lakeville’s The B-25 bomber Miss Mitchell flew 135 missions in World War II and was Center. Pan-O-Prog celebration this year. managed by former Lakeville resident Ray Ostlie, who died two years ago. He’s also been active with the Lakeville Senior Center She’ll signify the start of the The aircraft will be on hand during Lakeville’s Pan-O-Prog celebration. and Lakeville Art Festival. parade and cruise night festivities “I enjoy knowing what’s going on,â€? Potter said. “If She’s a 53-foot-long B-25 by doing a flyover of both events, LAKEVILLE you’re going to live here, as far as I’m concerned, be part bomber. and when she’s not in the air, she’ll of it.â€? “She’s a pretty big deal though,â€? be at Airlake Airport, probably For Potter, the past few months haven’t been easy. kiddie tractor pull or pet show said Jim Gilmore, 52, one of Miss posing for oodles of photos with Two months ago, his wife, Ardyce, died. might be tough for Miss Mitchell, Mitchell’s pilots. adoring fans. “I’m trying to stay busy,â€? Potter said. “And being active See Bomber, 5A Headlining events like the though. See Potter, 9A

Restored WWII bomber to highlight Pan-O-Prog events World War II aircraft to be on hand for viewing, rides

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Board adopts balanced budget District looks ahead School district to make $378,034 in program cuts at facility needs and revenue enhancements to overcome projected deficit by Kara Hildreth THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The Farmington School Board adopted on Monday, June 28 the 2010-11 budget making $378,034 in staff reductions and revenue enhancements to balance the budget. It was a 5-to-1 vote with Board Member Tim Burke casting the dissenting vote. In March, Jeff Priess, the district finance director, proposed budget adjustments for the 201011 school year to cover a projected $120,000 deficit. In April there was a public budget hearing and a citizens finance meeting in June to answer questions and concerns. Priess said there will be a projected fund balance of nearly $2.9 million to address needs that will come up in the next school year. “We have mentioned we will be monitoring enrollment throughGeneral 952-894-1111 Distribution 952-846-2070 Display Advertising 952-846-2011 Classified Advertising 952-846-2000

DISTRICT 192 out the summer,� Priess said. Currently, the district projects to have about 82 students fewer at the elementary level. “Historically, there will be students coming into the district over the summer, but what we do not know is those families and students who decide to leave at the end of school year do not always let us know and we could be counting those,� Priess said. The projected 2010-11 budget shortfall was primarily due to two factors – continued flat state funding that contributes to more than 80 percent of the district’s revenue and student enrollment not growing at the same rate as a few years ago. Student enrollment was 6,405 for the 2009-10 school year and projections for next year put the student body at around 6,556.

Enrollment for 2011-12 is expected to be 6,747. For the past two months, parents have implored the district to lower its class size targets in the elementary schools, which are used to guide staffing levels in the budget. Parents were particularly opposed to class size target increases for second grade, which will rise from 20-25 students to 26-30. Fourth-grade targets are proposed to increase from 25-28 students to 25-30. Parent Laura Beem asked the board to consider adding the cost of six elementary teachers in an effort to lower class sizes. “Please, I implore you to amend the budget to add the cost of these teachers,� said Beem. The board did not act on Beem’s request, but a final decision to amend the budget could See Budget, 17A

Cunningham Group hired to facilitate committee for $44,500 by Kara Hildreth

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Planning for future building needs for Farmington schools lies at the foundation of a new study. Less than a year after the new Farmington High School welcomed students, the Farmington School Board decided one of its goals in 2010 is to outline future building needs for up to 10 years. “We’re not talking about wholesale changes,� said Superintendent Brad Meeks. “We’re talking about quality and equitable facilities that support student learning. “It could mean finding ways to bring in natural light, ensuring key spaces can be used flexibly, or establishing the house concept at all elementary schools,� Meeks said. “This is about what we can

do to make sure our schools are serving students the best they can.� Cunningham Group Architecture was hired to facilitate the study at a cost of $44,500. “They are committed to helping us through the facilities planning process, but they are not committed to the construction,� Meeks said. Top priorities of the study will be building safety features and technology needs, Meeks said. The planning committee’s vision will be to address how to best meet the physical and virtual educational spaces that support flexible teaching and learning environment. See District 192, 11A

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Farmington Local education foundation looks to build membership Foundation seeks members to form stronger group to support schools by Kara Hildreth THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The Farmington Area Education Foundation wants to build a stronger base of membership to support educational programs so students can achieve excellence.

The foundation started in 1999 with 20 volunteer members and the nonprofit officially launched in 2000. Today, the foundation has only four board members who can serve two threeyear terms. “We are looking for

good-hearted people to raise money for kids,� said Glen Anderson, foundation president and board chair. “We would like to get somewhere from nine to 15 members.� The foundation seeks membership from parents,

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projects that promote and The Farmington enhance excellence in our Area Education Founschools,� Anderson said. dation has a new webBesides seeking donasite at www.supporttions and hosting fundfarmingtoneducation. raising activities, Anderson org. said the foundation’s intent Those interested in is to promote a spirit of joining the foundation community involvement, may call Glen Anderenthusiasm and support son at (651) 400-0069 or for the public schools and e-mail him at supportencourage parents, grandfarmingtoneducation@ parents, faculty and alumni gmail.com. to volunteer and participate. The foundation works educational programming, closely with the Farming- equipment or technology. ton School District and “It is fun and neat to see each year hosts the an- the look in the kids’ eyes nual Partners in Educa- and get those thank you tion recognition dinner notes from kids and teachand celebration ceremony ers – that is priceless when to honor school retirees, all the hard work actually give students scholarships and award grant money for See Foundation, 17A

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Selection for 911 call center leader delayed by Tad Johnson and Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The Dakota Communications Center Executive Committee aimed to have the 911 call center’s new director in place by now, but the added time will result in a more informed decision. The committee had hoped to name a successor for Executive Director Kent Therkelsen at its June 17 meeting, but it appears that selection will be made July 7. The selection would be forwarded to the DCC Board of Directors for consideration at its July 15 meeting when it will be made public. At that meeting, the board could abide by the recommendation, select an-

other candidate or restart the process. Scheduling conflicts in setting meeting times with the finalists to conduct a leadership assessment and background checks analysis are the main reasons for the delay. Therkelsen’s last day on the job was June 30. He announced his retirement last year. He said the interim director will be Lakeville resident Diane Lind – current DCC operations director and one of the three finalists. The other two are: Russell Sinkler, a Rosemount resident who was director of Minneapolis’ emergency communications center from 1981 to 1984, and now is a senior client

business executive at an Eden Prairie communications firm. John Dejung, a public safety communications director in Madison, Wis., and former director of 911/311 in Minneapolis until May 2009. Therkelsen is confident the transition time with Lind at the helm for a week and whoever is the permanent replacement will be smooth. He said he had much time to prepare a transition outline for his successor. Therkelsen said Lind has worked with him side-byside in preparation for the DCC opening in 2007 and since that time. He has said the next director would be responsible for overseeing the DCC’s

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move into next-generation 911, which will focus on improving system operations as more people use wireless phones to make emergency calls. Therkelsen will be entering the business world with the newly incorporated Kent Therkelsen and Associates. His first client is the city of Minnetonka. He’s subcontracted with Springstead Inc. to help the city plan for future public safety needs.

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Opinion Thisweek Columnist A moderate Republican reminds us of better days by Larry Werner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

It might not be intentional, but Ed Kearney, president of the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce, has been bringing some controversial speakers to membership lunches at Enjoy! restaurant. A few months back, former state Sen. Dick Day entertained the faithful with the message he’s delivering in his new position as lobbyist for a racino at Canterbury Park racetrack. Day believes a little more gambling is the answer to the state’s budget deficits. And last week at Enjoy!, Ed introduced a speaker who is bold enough to argue that moderation is what we need in these polarized times. We heard from a former Republican governor that it will probably take a combination of taxes and expense reductions to get our state out of the mess it’s

in. Former Gov. Arne Carlson unloaded on the Legislature in general, on Democrats for their eagerness to raise taxes and – most energetically – on his own Republican Party for its knee-jerk reluctance to deal with a budget deficit that has put Minnesota in a financial crisis. Carlson, as some of you might recall, was elected our 37th governor in 1990 and re-elected in 1994. He was known as a moderate who spoke his mind as governor and previously as state auditor and as a legislator. Over the past year or so, he has been highly critical of Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty for not facing up to the state’s deficits by doing such things as borrowing from the schools, making accounting shifts and closing his mind to any new taxes to deal with billions in deficits that will face the next Legislature.

But his fundamental message was that the current political system is dysfunctional in that it leaves no room for finding common ground. Carlson could have talked about the way he worked with Democrats to solve a state financial crisis or other problems when he was governor. But he chose to recall that Democratic President John F. Kennedy sought advice from his Republican predecessor, Dwight D. Eisenhower, when he was dealing with the Cuban Missile Crisis in the 1960s. What we need in Minnesota and in our nation, Carlson said, are leaders who have “a moral compass,” not political rhetoric that “demonizes individuals” rather than seeking solutions. “We are not attracting the best and the brightest to public service,” Carlson said. “Demonize the messenger. Trivialize the issues.” Making it clear that Pawlenty,

who shares his political party, is among his targets, Carlson said: “Postponing the tough decisions is not political leadership.” He cited the cooperation between Democratic President Bill Clinton and Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich as another example of the type of collaboration that’s needed today both nationally and in our state. These comments from the Republican former governor reminded me of governors who led my home state of Michigan when I was growing up there. Moderate Republicans William Milliken and George Romney, father of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, worked with Democrats in a state, like Minnesota, dominated by Democrats. But as we head into another gubernatorial election, we have a campaign shaping up between Tom Emmer, an extreme right Republican, and one of three very liberal Democrats – Mark Day-

ton, Margaret Anderson Kelliher and Matt Entenza. And our governor, who kicked the budget issue to the next governor and Legislature, has taken his no-taxes message and anti-Democratic rhetoric to the national stage as he runs for the Republican nomination for president. Forgive me if I felt a tinge of nostalgia while listening to our former Republican governor counsel leaders to find common ground. “We have to emphasize the courage to do right, not to be the agent of our own ambition,” Carlson said. “History has rewarded those who have made the tough choices.” Larry Werner is editor and general manager of Thisweek Newspapers and the Dakota County Tribune. He can be reached at larry.werner@ecm-inc.com.

Letters Politicians need perspective To the editor: I partly agree with Larry Werner’s June 3 editorial “I like coffee shops and polite political discourse.” We ought to restore honesty, civility, tact, common sense and enlightenment in our political discourse. In the wake of the BP oil spill, most civilized people see how stupid the “drill, baby, drill” slogan is and how much damage can come from deregulation, a small powerless government and corporate tax cuts. Businesses exist to make profit and the goods or services provided are the means to make that profit. If they pay no taxes, they will make more profit without the need for more goods, services or jobs. If there is no regulation for the common good, there will be more profit at everyone else’s expense and to everyone’s detriment. If we let our government become too weak to control and regulate in our name, profit-driven companies, corporations or even foreign governments will run us. The problem with Mr. Werner’s editorial is that he portrays the purveyors of this damaging philosophy as just “nice guys” with a different perspective. In reality these guys deliberately choose dominance and suppression of our democratic freedom. Unable to make worthwhile contributions they incite discontent, inflame people and undermine our elected administration and civilized way of life. Our U.S. representative, John Kline, not only abetted the lies about “weapons of mass destruction,” but he constantly pushes to continue these costly wars. Consequently, we have amassed nearly $15 trillion of national debt and in Lakeville the school district has to cover a $21.2 million budget shortfall because our supporting federal tax dollars are being squandered.

By order of the obstructionists Kline simply casts his perpetual “nay” vote for most righteous initiatives. As we read of the desperate Gulf Coast fishermen committing suicide I remember Mr. Kline saying: “Since when is making a profit a bad word in America?” This is not a “nice guy” and I don’t want someone like that as part of my government.

As I spoke to him, he wanted to acknowledge the many active troops giving and sacrificing for us. A nice way to show our appreciation is by offering the universal sign of “thanks.” I hope we all realize that no matter when these men and women were at war, they all deserve our heart-felt thanks. To our precious sons and daughters, past and present: Thank you and God bless you and your families.

JOE NIEDERMAYR Lakeville

KATIE NYE Apple Valley

To all of our veterans

Holberg serves the people well

To the editor: A while ago, I attended the Flying Blue Angels performance in Eau Claire, Wis. It was awesome to watch such talented pilots. While I was there, I noticed a man wearing a vest that indicated he was a Vietnam veteran holding a child’s hand. I wasn’t quite sure what I was going to say when I approached him, but I knew the only thing I could say was “thank you.” As I shook his hand and looked into his eyes, I saw a tear which reflected the one in mine. Thank you, sir, for putting your life on the line in a war so many didn’t believe in. And when you returned from the hell you experienced I know you did not receive the proper respect and appreciation that you and so many other veterans deserved. I am very sorry for that. I was around during that time and lost two friends of our family in that war. It touched me deeply. Whether you enlisted or your number came up, please know that there are so many of us who lived through that time and are grateful for your sacrifices. May your lives be blessed in a special way. Last week, just two days after writing the above, spoke to a man whose license plate noted him as a “Pearl Harbor Survivor.”

To the editor: On June 23, Minnesota’s nonpartisan House Public Information Services office released a listing of selected new laws passed during the 2010 legislative session. Of the nine laws highlighted, it is worth noting that Lakeville’s Rep. Mary Liz Holberg was the House sponsor of one of them (H.F. 3023, C.H. 240). The legislation she authored will help ensure the accuracy of an individual’s criminal record as collected and reported by private entities. We elect public officials to represent our own community’s interests while working with others to find common ground and promote the common good. By sponsoring legislation like the example highlighted here, Holberg shows she is doing just that. Her colleagues would seem to agree, as this legislation passed both the House and Senate with unanimous support. Through accomplishments like this, Holberg has demonstrated the experience, leadership, and results we should look for in a candidate for public office. On Nov. 2, let’s re-elect Mary Liz Holberg as our state representative for House District 36A. JIM GUTTMANN Lakeville

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Thisweek Columnist Research, educators: Limit computer time, promote reading & active learning this summer by Joe Nathan THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Recent startling studies about children and computers make it even more important that we listen to educators’ advice about families’ activities this summer. Many young people love their technology. But lots of time on a computer does not produce the positive results in school that come from activities many educators are suggesting. Marne Berkvam, principal of Lakeville North High School, recommends, “Set a goal of supporting your local libraries. If you have a library card, awesome. If you don’t have one, visit them today and see all the wonderful summer books available. Sign up for the ACT or SAT question of the day. This will increase your brain power and vocabulary. “Don’t underestimate the power of crossword puzzles. You can do them anywhere with your friends; the pool, beach, coffee shop, front porch, bonfire – the options are endless. The goal each summer is to keep your mind engaged and these are all short and quick ways to challenge those neurons.” Ben Kusch, principal at Farmington High School, urges families to “very simply: Read. Read. Read.” John Beal, Lakeville’s Cherry View Elementary principal who is retiring after 36 years, suggests, “Parents can continue the learning for the summer by participating in the summer library programs at Heritage Library, signing up for enrichment classes with our Community Education Department, participating in one of the many recreational activities sponsored by the Lakeville Parks and Recreation Department, and by making travel an experience to expand their learning during the summer.” Scott Douglas, principal at Lakeville South High School, wrote, “It is important families model and support reading year around. Parents can engage children by conducting current event conversations or book talks at the dinner table, in the car or while relaxing. Reading books, newspapers or electronic publications and discussing content supports the importance of reading as a lifelong skill.”

But, can’t young people read and explore while they use computers and smart phones? Yes, but ... . A Kaiser Foundation study release earlier this year involving more than 2,000 youngsters ages 8-18 around the country found that youths who spend more time with media report lower grades and lower levels of personal contentment. “Children whose parents make an effort to limit media use – through the media environment they create in the home and the rules they set – spend less time with media than their peers.” You can read a summary of the report at www.kff.org/entmedia/upload/8010. pdf. A study of North Carolina students in grades 5-8 found that spending more time on a home computer produced “modest but statistically significant and persistent negative impacts on student math and reading test scores. Further evidence suggests that providing universal access to home computers and high-speed Internet access would broaden, rather than narrow, math and reading achievement gaps.” These researchers acknowledged “it is possible that computer and Internet access improves important skills that are not directly measured by standardized tests in math or reading.” Their study is at http://papers.nber.org/papers/w16078. No one is suggesting that families eliminate electronics. However, as Erin Talley, principal of Otsego Elementary School, suggests: “Turn off the television and reduce screen time; choose activities that engage the mind and body.” Along with reading books, whether it’s a hike, a canoe trip, or an excursion to the science museum or historical society, getting out and being active should be an important part of a young person’s summer. Joe Nathan, a former public school teacher and administrator, directs the Center for School Change, Humphrey Institute, University of Minnesota. He can be reached at jnathan@umn.edu. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.


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Lakeville Residents, businesses happy, but weary of taxes, surveys say by Derrick Williams THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Two recent studies commissioned by the city of Lakeville may raise more questions than answers in terms of policymaking. But generally, news is good for a city that has made cuts in recent years in order to make ends meet. The city has few negatives, according to Bill Morris of Decision Resources Ltd., the company that conducted a residential and a business survey and presented the results to the City Council during a work session on June 28. Morris said 40 percent of the 400 people randomly called for the residential phone survey between May and June said there is nothing they disliked about the city. “That’s four times higher Bomber/from 1A

percent of residents and 68 percent of businesses would oppose tax increases to maintain city services at their current level. At the same time, 63 percent of residents said they would oppose service cuts in order to lower taxes. The business community was split. And that points to the fine line the City Council must walk, Mayor Holly Dahl said. “The services provided by the city – people like and value them. That goes to the quality of life for the people here. But at the same time, people are telling us to be very judicious with the dollars,� Dahl said. “Prune if necessary, but don’t take away the services we’re getting. That’s what they’re saying, I think.� City Administrator Steve Mielke said the two surveys –

a new plane, and the bestlooking aircraft on the base, he went with Miss Mitchell, like Miss Minnesota,� Gilmore said. Years after the war, Ostlie was instrumental in restoring the current Miss Mitchell, which is now just one of 34 B-25s flying today, Gilmore said. Miss Mitchell’s most famous mission came in August of 1944 when its pilot, Lt. Max Bell, earned the Distinguished Flying Cross while flying Miss Mitchell on a bombing raid to destroy bridges in Nazi-occupied Italy. The plane was heavily damaged by antiaircraft fire but successfully destroyed the target and returned to base, according to the Commemorative Airforce. The restoration of Miss Mitchell was completed in 1993, just in time to become the only civilian aircraft ever to fly over Arlington National Cemetery when the aircraft was part of the funeral services of Jim Doolittle, the architect of the “Doolittle Raiders� – a team of 16 B-25s that took off from an aircraft carrier in the Pacific Ocean

and bombed Tokyo, Japan, shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Gilmore said the event at Airlake Airport is free of charge and other World War II vehicles will be on hand in addition to a Blackhawk helicopter. “We raised donations to make it free. We want people to come out and see this aircraft and at the same time, touch a piece of history and honor and thank our veterans,� Gilmore said. For those with an interest to fly in Miss Mitchell, $400 will get you a seat on the aircraft. “These events that we do – all those funds keep the aircraft flying and museum open in South St. Paul,� Gilmore said. “We’ll keep flying as long as people want to go up.� For more information about Miss Mitchell or the Commemorative Airforce, visit www.cafmn.org. To secure a seat on the bomber for a ride, call Gilmore at (612) 685-4506. E-mail Derrick Williams at: lakeville.thisweek@ecm-inc. com

a residential and business survey – will be used as tools for both the City Council and city staff. “They’ll be part of the decision-making process,� Mielke said. “They’ve been used in the past to help guide decisions.� Mielke said the surveys have been done biannually in the past, but last year were skipped because of budget constraints. The $30,000 price tag for both studies comes from the Cable TV Fund, not the general fund, Mielke said. Mielke said the survey results are still preliminary and the full report will be completed by Decision Resources in the next few weeks, but said the results are reaffirming. “I think it’s really pleasing to know that people like

the community they live and do business in,� Mielke said. “They like to be here and want to be here. Because they’re happy they don’t want things to change To me, the message is: Be careful with the money.� Overall, the surveys pointed out that the city gets high marks from both the business and residential community in the area of services and how they’re provided, Mielke said. “But as we look to improve areas, we need to be sensitive to the fact they aren’t anxious for a tax increase,� he said. Dahl said the survey results also point to a need for better communication. “We need to do more educating so people understand exactly where their tax money is going and how we need to use it,� she said. “As we move forward, that’ll be really im-

portant.� The residential survey had a margin of error of 5 percentage points, Morris said. It also matched the demographics of the sample against the demographics of the community, he said. The business survey was given to 294 randomly selected businesses located in Lakeville, Morris said. The full survey results will be presented during a future City Council meeting. E-mail Derrick Williams at: lakeville.thisweek@ecm-inc.com

Ryt-way Industries acquires three companies Ryt-way Industries LLC, a contract packager of dry food products headquartered in Lakeville, has acquired from Cameron Holdings the three companies of Cloud Packaging Solutions, Cloud Equipment Company and Toll Packaging. Cloud Packaging Solutions, based in Des Plaines, Ill., is a leader in high-speed, flexible film contract packaging. Cloud Equipment Company, based in Des Plaines, Ill, is a manufacturer of high-speed packaging equipment for packet, pouch, and thermoforming applications. Toll Packaging, based in Gibson City, Ill., is a leader in mid-speed, flexible packaging systems for both pet and human foods.

Gilmore, owner of Lakeville’s Devine Swine Catering, is a volunteer pilot with the Minnesota Wing of the Commemorative Airforce. The volunteer group, based in South St. Paul, will be showcasing Miss Mitchell during Pan-O-Prog from July 9-11, and even taking people into the skies aboard the famous bomber. “It’s the chance of a lifetime to go up in the aircraft,� Gilmore said. Gilmore said the aircraft has strong ties to Lakeville. Miss Mitchell served in the 12th Air Force, 57th Bomb Wing in Corsica, Sicily, and Italy during World War II. The aircraft and her crew flew 135 missions. The aircraft’s crew chief was a Lakeville resident named Ray Ostlie. “He was kind of the boss of the plane,� Gilmore said. When Ostlie and the crew were assigned to the brand new aircraft, they had to decide on a name and nose art for the B-25 Mitchell Bomber, Gilmore said. “(Ostlie) wanted it to be classy, and since it was

than the average among other cities across the metro area,� Morris said. “It’s a record for us. We’ve never seen it before.� Morris also said 85 percent of business owners and managers find Lakeville’s business climate to be good or excellent. In addition, 98 percent of residents said the quality of life in Lakeville is positive. “These are really amazing numbers,� Morris said. But that doesn’t mean Lakeville residents are without concerns. And that’s where the survey results could cause policy problems for city leaders. “It’s a moderately hostile tax climate in the city,� Morris said. “People see the city as having somewhat high to moderately high taxes.� The survey suggested 57

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Farmington City settles litigation with Exchange Bank developers by Kara Hildreth THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The city of Farmington will pay $21,500 to Exchange Bank building owners to settle a lawsuit brought against the city. The City Council voted 4 to 1 to approve the terms of a settlement agreement Monday, June 21, with building owners Hosmer Brown III and Hosmer Brown IV of 2004 Real Estate Company. Council Member Christy Fogarty cast the dissenting vote voicing her frustration in dealing with the Browns for years while she served on the council and the Farmington Economic Development Authority. The Farmington EDA also voted to approve the settlement agreement Monday, June 28. Funds for the $21,500 will come from the League of Minnesota Cities

Insurance Trust. The dispute centered on the city saying that the 2004 Real Estate Company did not follow through on its agreement that it would renovate the late 1800s Exchange Bank building, which many had regarded as an eyesore. In November 1998 the Browns purchased the building from the city’s Housing Rehabilitation Authority for a dollar and promised to make interior building improvements and upgrades in less than two years. Some renovation work was completed and a few businesses opened in the corner building at Third and Oak streets. Ten years later, the city said the Browns had not fulfilled the purchase agreement obligation to complete the renovations. In 2008 the

Roundbank holds school supply drive

council laid out deadlines by which work was to be completed and extended those deadlines many times. In June 2008 the city’s Economic Development Authority reclaimed the building’s deed and record with Dakota County. The city also drew upon the $80,000 letter of credit that accompanied the deed, but later decided to reverse its actions. In August 2009 the 2004 Real Estate company filed a lawsuit against the city and the EDA questioning the city’s right to take back the deed and draw on the letter of credit, in addition to other complaints. After months of closed meetings, both sides agreed on a settlement. City officials said that the settlement will be less of a liability to the municipality than taking the case to court. “Finally they have the 1998 agreement done with,� said Peter Herlofsky, city administrator. “There are very few people from 1998 in the city who had anything to do with it and the council has changed.� “We did our best to work with the Browns to resolve it, and now it is finally done,� Herlofsky said. “The exchange of funds is the end of litigation and it is a way of finally resolving it so there are no more costs,� Herlofsky said.

Roundbank, Roundbank Insurance Agency and Investment Solutions will hold their second annual school supply drive July 6 through Aug. 27. Each week different school supplies will be featured on their Facebook page, website and in the lobby of each location. For more information, call (651) 463-8300.

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Community Education offers Extreme Electronix

Farmington School District 192 has been made aware of recent door-todoor solicitations made in Farmington neighborhoods involving college-aged students suggesting a list of books to parents that they claim are recommended by Farmington teachers. Parents should be aware the school district is not affiliated with any doorto-door sales of educationrelated materials. The solicitation attempts have been reported to the Farmington Police Department.

The Youth Enrichment League will teach the Extreme Electronix day camp for students in first through fifth grades from July 19-23 in morning and afternoon sessions at both North Trail Elementary and Meadowview Elementary. Students will learn to build a siren, a fan, a doorbell and many other electronic circuits. Students will build 20 to 30 electronic projects to explore the basic aspects of electricity, including ohms, amps, voltage, and open and closed circuits. For more information or to register, call (651) 4603200.

Summer camp offers Passport to Spanish

Phantom Regiment Drum Corps to perform concerts

Farmington Community Education will offer a new youth day camp called PassKara Hildreth is at farming- port to Spanish for kindergarten through fifth grade ton.thisweek@ecm-inc.com. youths on July 19-22 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 3 p.m. at Meadowview or North Trail media center.

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Farmington will play host to the Phantom Regiment Drum Corps as the group practices for the upcoming Drum Corps International Summer Tour in July. The public is invited to a free concert to hear the Phantom Regiment Drum Corps at Boeckman Middle

School at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 15, at 7 p.m. Friday, July 16, and at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 17. The Phantom Regiment will perform at a competition at TCF Bank Stadium at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 17. Tickets for the drum corps competition are available online at www.dci.org.

Farmington pool open in afternoon on Fourth of July The Farmington city outdoor pool will be open July 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. The city pool will have open swim from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. through Aug. 22. The pool offers a small drop slide, diving bay with one- and three-meter diving boards, wading pool, umbrellas, chaise lounge chairs, picnic tables and open lockers. Outdoor pool events for middle school youth include: Swim ‘N Jam from 8 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 14 Back to School Bash from 8 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19 Residents are invited to the free Celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 28 at Evergreen Knoll Park next door to the pool. Farmington Parks and Recreation offers an American Red Cross Swimming & Water Safety Program with swim instruction and water safety skills for a variety of skill levels. For more information about outdoor pool events and programs, visit the city website at www. ci.farmington.mn.us or call the pool at (651) 463-3450.

U.S. representative to host Career & Jobs Fair in Inver Grove Heights U.S. Rep. John Kline, RLakeville, is hosting a free Career and Jobs Fair from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday, July 12 at Inver Hills Community College in Inver Grove Heights. Scheduled to attend Kline’s career and jobs fair are several dozen private-sector employers who currently have job openings in a wide

DAKOTA COUNTY variety of fields including the health care, technology, financial, and retail industries. Service organizations and a variety of educational institutions are also scheduled to attend. The fair includes breakout sessions focusing on interview skills, effective resume writing, and other

tips for job seekers. Businesses interested in participating should contact Justin Streiff in Kline’s Minnesota office at (952) 8081213. There are no fees associated with participating. The event will be held in the Fine Arts Building, 2500 E. 80th St., Inver Grove Heights. Parking is available in the Fine Arts parking lot.

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Thisweekend The band is back in town Cedar Avenue returns to Apple Valley for July 9 concert by Andrew Miller THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

When it came time to name their band, Jesse Mathews and Kyle Wachter paid homage to their hometown. The Apple Valley natives named their pop-rock band Cedar Avenue after the north-south thoroughfare that runs through the city. It has more of a ring than the name Mathews gave his short-lived first band, Playing On A Thursday. “I had a dinky garage band that I sang in – we played only one show, and it was on a Thursday,� said Mathews, 26, a 2002 Eastview High School graduate who sings and plays guitar in Cedar Avenue. The Minneapolis-based band, which released its debut full-length CD “Someday Soon� late last year, is set to perform Friday, July 9, in Apple Valley as part of the summer-long Music in Kelley Park concert series. The Kelley Park concert

IN BRIEF Cedar Avenue is set to perform on Friday, July 9, as part of the free, summer-long Music in Kelley Park concert series hosted by the Apple Valley Arts Foundation. The Cedar Avenue concert runs from 6 to 9 p.m. in the park located at Fortino and 152nd streets near Enjoy! restaurant; opening bands are Blue Sky Canopy and Ferris. The full Music in Kelley Park schedule is at www.applevalleyarts.org. is a homecoming show of sorts for the band, which regularly performs at highprofile Twin Cities venues such as the Fine Line Music Cafe, the Varsity Theater and First Avenue. Mathews and Wachter, who plays bass, are joined in Cedar Avenue by fellow Eastview High School alumnus Shawn Burtis, a drummer Mathews met when both were members of the Eastview drumline. Rounding out the quartet is Mathews’ wife, Derrin, a California native who sings and plays keyboard in the band.

Cedar Avenue got its start shortly after Mathews enrolled at Westmont College, a Christian liberal arts college in Santa Barbara, Calif. Mathews and Wachter, who remained in Minnesota, began e-mailing audio tracks they’d created back and forth and building up a song repertoire. Things began falling into place for the group when Mathews moved back to Minnesota after college. With a bachelor’s degree in religious studies, he signed on as a youth pastor at a Northeast Minneapolis church, where he lives on

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Minneapolis-based pop-rock band Cedar Avenue has roots in Apple Valley – bassist Kyle Wachter, left, guitarist/vocalist Jesse Mathews and drummer Shawn Burtis attended Eastview High School together. The three guys are joined by Mathews’ wife, Derrin Mathews, who sings and plays keyboard in the band. the second floor. The band uses an auxiliary room at the church as its rehearsal space. Cedar Avenue has logged Midwest tours as an opener for national acts such as Augustana, A Fine Frenzy,

and Graham Colton, and the 10-song CD “Someday Soon� was recorded at Blackwatch Studios in Norman, Okla., and released in November 2009. More about the band is at www.cedaravenuemusic.

com. “Someday Soon� is available for purchase on the band’s website and through iTunes and Amazon.com.

ers. Each student will be placed in a band coached by a MacPhail teaching artist in preparation for a final performance for family and friends at First Avenue/7th St. Entry in Minneapolis. Kids Rock Camp is for children ages 10-13, singers as well as students who play the guitar, bass, drums and keyboards. Students must bring their own instrument and amps to camp. The registration deadline is July 12. To learn more or to register, call Melissa Falb at (612) 767-5438 or go to www.macphail.org/catalog_ summer.html.

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sic with Willow Brae • July 13, A Day in the Life of a Minnesota Voyager with Dance Revels Moving History • July 20, Stories from the Plains: American Indian Tales and Music with Cochise Anderson • July 27, A Northern European Festival of Music with Ross Sutter Caponi Art Park is at 1220 Diffley Road, Eagan. Call (651) 454-9412 for more information.

Andrew Miller is at andrew. miller@ecm-inc.com.

thisweekend briefs Holiday festivities continue at Caponi Art Park

on the Moon 3D� will receive one free child’s admission to the movie and free pizza from Broadway Pizza in Apple Valley (while supplies last) before the show. Pizza will be served starting at 5:30 p.m.

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for Music’s Kids Rock Camp will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. July 12-16 at the school’s Apple Valley site, 14750 Cedar Ave. The camp is designed for young musicians who want to improve their playing skills and learn how to collaborate with fellow rock-

books calendar songs and music.

p.m. Thursday, July 8. Kids ages 4-17 can sign up to sell their crafts Galaxie Library priced for less than $2. Sellers 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Val- must register in advance. ley, (952) 891-7045 Royal Guard for ages 6 and Legos and Duplos at the Li- older from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. Fribrary for all ages from 1:30 to 3 day, July 9. Fully-costumed Rep.m. Wednesday, July 7. naissance characters teach about Duct Tape Art for all ages history through entertaining storyfrom 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 8. telling. Royal Guard for ages 6 and older from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Robert Trail Library Friday, July 9. Fully-costumed Re- 14395 S. Robert Trail naissance characters teach about Rosemount, (651) 480-1210 history through entertaining storyBOOKcrobatics for all ages telling. from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Thursday, July 8. Free ticket required. Heritage Library Power Tool Sculpture for 20085 Heritage Drive, Lakeville teens from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, July (952) 891-0360 9. Registration required. Chapters: “Countdown� by Harry Potter Jeopardy for Ann Fine and “Long Gray Nor- teens from 2 to 3:30 p.m. SatFarmington Library ris� by Malachy Doyle for ages urday, July 10. Registration re508 Third St., Farmington 5-10 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tues- quired. (651) 438-0250 day, July 6. Art Detective for ages 7-10 Art Detective for ages 7-10 Savage Library from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednes- 13090 Alabama Ave. S.E., SavJuly 6. Explore the art of Salvador day, July 7. Explore the art of Sal- age, (952) 707-1770 Dali and Henri Rousseau and cre- vador Dali and Henri Rousseau Celebrity Storytime at 10:30 ate a masterpiece of your own. and create a masterpiece of your a.m. Tuesday, July 6, with Library Registration required. own. Registration required. Director Vanessa Birdsey and dog Wii Games for teens from 3:30 Handmade Journals for teens Jean Luc. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 6. from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July StoryClay Teller Maureen Ten Penny Tunes for all ages 7. Create a journal with the Eagan Carlson for all ages at 10:30 a.m. from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, July Art House. Registration required. Thursday, July 7. 9. An introduction to traditional Craft Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 Sing, Play, Learn with

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Burnhaven Library 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, (952) 891-0300 Baby Storytime for babies up to 24 months and their caregivers from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 6. Meet the Author: Stacy Waibel for ages 3 to 8 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 7. Waibel, author of “Rudy Gets a Transplant� and “Rudy’s Checkup,� reads from her books, shares the stories behind them, and talks about life with Rudy, the cute poodle. ArtStart ScrapMobile: ArtScrappers for ages 3-12 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 10. Make-and-take craft program. Registration required.

Caponi Art Park’s Family Fun Tuesdays program is geared toward children ages 3-12 with a parent or guardian; child care and school groups should call for space availability and fees. Events take place Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Sculpture Garden and a $2 per person donation is suggested. The upcoming schedule includes: • July 6, Jig, Pipe and Harp: Irish Dance and Mu-

donation for Eagan’s 150th anniversary food drive. Caponi Art Park is at 1220 Diffley Road, Eagan. For more information, call The Fourth of July cel- (651) 454-9412 or visit ebration is set to continue at www.caponiartpark.org. Caponi Art Park in Eagan with a Patriotic Festival presented by the Dakota Valley Summer Pops Orchestra at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 11, The Great Clips IMAX in the Theater in the Woods amphitheater. A patriotic- Theatre at the Minnesota themed children’s activity Zoo in Apple Valley will will take place from 5:30 to host “Dinner and a Movie Family Night� on Monday, 6:30 p.m. The concert is free, but July 19. Guests who purchase one a $4 per person donation is suggested. Bring a blanket adult admission to the 6:30 or folding chair. Patrons are p.m. showing of “Magnifiencouraged to bring a food cent Desolation: Walking

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45. Insane females 48. Northeast by North (abbr.) 49. Figures with triangular faces 50. N. American republic (abbr.) 51. Old Faithful CLUES DOWN 1. Painter Vincent Van ____

music calendar To submit items for Thisweekend’s Music Calendar, e-mail: editor.thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

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Wednesday, July 7 Jambo Joe Bones, Enjoy! Restaurant, 15435 Founders Lane, Apple Valley, (952) 8916569.

To submit items for the Arts Calendar, e-mail: eagan. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

Performances Performances of “Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids,� presented by The Play’s the Thing Neptune Cocktail, Babe’s Productions and Farmington Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave., Community Education, will be held Friday, July 2, at 1 p.m and Lakeville, (952) 469-5200. The Feelin’ (piano bar). 9:30 7 p.m. at Boeckman Middle. p.m., Ansari’s Mediterranean School, located at 800 Denmark Grill and Lounge, 1960 Rahncliff Ave. in Farmington. Tickets cost $9 for adults and $7 for children Court, Eagan, (651) 452-0999. and are available at the door or by calling (952) 469-3099. Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids is the Urban Jazz Experiment, musical production adapted from 7:30 to 10 p.m., Jo Jo’s Rise & the 1967 Walt Disney film “The Wine, 12501 Nicollet Ave., Suite Jungle Book.� 100, Burnsville, (952) 736-3001. Giant Step Theatre will presGel, 9:30 p.m., Neisen’s ent “Tom and Huck: An AdBig Toe and the Jam, 9:30 Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. venture� at Lakeville Area Arts p.m., Neisen’s Sports Bar and 123rd St., Savage, (952) 846- Center Friday, July 2, 1:30 and 7 p.m.; and Saturday, July 3, 2 Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, 4513. GB Leighton, Babe’s Music and 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 at the (952) 846-4513. Larry Johnson on key- Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave., Lakev- Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., and at Lakeville boards, 7 to 11 p.m., Chateau ille, (952) 469-5200. Michael Loonan, 9 to 12:30 Area Schools Community EduLamothe, 14351 Nicollet Court, p.m., Rudy’s Redeye Grill, 20800 cation, 8755 Upper 208th St. Burnsville, (952) 435-7709. Kenrick Ave., Lakeville, (952) Remaining tickets can be pur469-0711. chased at the door for $8. Larry Johnson on keySecond Stage Theatre ComOpen mic, 9 p.m., Bogart’s boards, 7 to 11 p.m., Chateau pany will present the musical “TiPlace, 14917 Garrett Ave. S., Lamothe, 14351 Nicollet Court, tanic� at the Burnsville PerformApple Valley, (952) 432-1515. Burnsville, (952) 435-7709. ing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., at 7:30 p.m. July 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24 and at 2 p.m. July 18 and 25. Tickets are $20/

adults, $15/seniors and students; matinee tickets are $15 and $10, respectively. Reserve tickets on line at www.ticketmaster.com or Classic Jazz, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Jo Jo’s Rise & Wine, 12501 Nicollet Ave., Suite 100, Burnsville, (952) 736-3001. Zebra Mussels, 9:30 p.m., Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) 846-4513. Jack Laugh, Babe’s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, (952) 469-5200. Larry Johnson on keyboards, 7 to 11 p.m., Chateau Lamothe, 14351 Nicollet Court, Burnsville, (952) 435-7709.

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purchase at the door the evening of the performance. Classes/workshops MacPhail Kids Rock Camp for ages 10-13 will be held July 12-16 from 1 to 4 p.m. at MacPhail’s Apple Valley site, 14750 Cedar Ave. Registration deadline is July 12. To learn more or to register, call Melissa Falb at (612) 767-5438 or go to: http:// www.macphail.org/catalog_summer.html The Hayes Community and Senior Center in Apple Valley will offer a four-week Watercolor Painting Series from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays, July 8-29. Cost is $65. Call (952) 953-2345 for more information or to sign up. Brushworks School of Art in Burnsville will offer Summer Teen Drawing and Painting from 5 to 7 p.m. on Mondays throughout the summer, starting June 14. Register at www.BrushworksSchoolofArt.com or call (651) 214-4732. Brushworks School of Art in Burnsville offers Array Color Mixing for everyone – in oil or acrylic – with professional artist Frank Wetzel, Aug. 5 and 6. Register www.BrushworksSchoolofArt. com or call (651) 214-4732. Brushworks School of Art in Burnsville offers Family Friday Art Day on July 23 and Aug. 27. Cost: $60 per family of four per session. For information and to register: www.BrushworksSchoolofArt.com or call (651) 2144732. Brushworks School of Art offers visual art classes at the

Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Mini Masters, paint like Monet (July 15) and Picasso (Aug. 12). Drawing the Performing Arts Center Inside & Outside with professional artist Eric Menzhuber on July 22, 29 and Aug. 5. Fairy Art for ages 5-11, Aug. 12, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Art Around the World in America for youth on Aug. 12-13, 10 a.m. to noon. All supplies included with registration. Register online at www.BrushworksSchoolofArt. com or call (651) 214-4732. 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. Class fee is $3 per person and includes all supplies. Bring any old jewelry you would like to re-make. The Eagan Art House is located at 3981 Lexington Ave. S. For more information, call (651) 686-9134. In The Company of Kids Creative Arts Center presents the Fairytale Adventures Program, a music-based based dance program for parents and children. Newborns to age 3 welcome with parent or caregiver. Call (952) 736-3644 for more information or visit www. cokartscenter.com. Register now for summer classes at the Eagan Art House. Classes are offered for all ages from age 4 through adult. A variety of schedules and course offerings are available. For a complete listing visit www. cityofeagan.com/eaganarthouse.

For more information, call the Eagan Art House at (651) 6869134. 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. Cost is $5 per class. Call Marilyn at (651) 463-7833. Beginner country line dance classes on Wednesdays, 5:307:30 p.m., at the Lakeville Senior Center, 20732 Holt Ave. $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages. For class and registration information, visit www.lakevillemn.gov or call the Arts Center office at (952) 985-4640. DanceWorks Performing Arts Center’s Let’s Dance program will hold a “First Friday� dance event on the first Friday of each month. Latin/swing/ ballroom class from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by a two-hour “practice session� from 7 to 9 p.m. The lesson is free. The “practice session� is $12 per family (high school students are free) or $7 per person. A partner is not needed to participate. The monthly event is at DanceWorks Central, 20137 Icenic Trail, Lakeville. Call (952) 432-7123 to reserve a spot or visit www.danceworksmn. com.

The South Metro ATV Club meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Gander Mountain, 16861 Kenyon Ave., Lakeville. Information: (952) 4572226. Knit ’N’ Nibble Social Knitting Group meets the first Saturday of every month at 9:30 a.m. at Baskets On Occasion, 3348 Sherman Court, Suite 104, Eagan MN 55121. Meet new friends who share your passion for knitting and crocheting. For more information contact Mary at (651) 994-8392, e-mail basketlady52@hotmail.com or visit www. basketsonoccasion.com. The Rotary Club of Rosemount meets at noon Fridays

at the American Legion in Rosemount. Rotary is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders. Members provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world (www.rotary.org). Join us in helping improve the life of our community. Information: www.rosemountrotary.org. Faithful Readers Women’s Book Club meets on Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., at Faith Covenant Church, 12921 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville. For more information, call Diane Caucutt at (952) 4317705.

groups calendar To submit an item for the Groups Calendar, send it by e-mail to reporter.thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

Family MOMS Club of Lakeville meets at 10 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Trinity Evangelical Free Church, 10658 210th St. W., Lakeville. Information: e-mail momsclublakevillemn@yahoo.com. Rosemount Chapter of MOMS club (Moms Offering Moms Support) is a non-denominational, nonprofit organization supporting part-time and full-time stay-at-home moms. The group

maintains a monthly calendar of events for moms and kids alike. Go to www.freewebs.com/rosemountmomsclub for more information. Miscellaneous The Experimental Aircraft Association EAA Chapter 25 Minneapolis/Lakeville meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month in Lakeville at Airlake Airport hangar 34A or as announced. Info at www.eaa25. org. This group includes pilots, airplane builders, and anyone interested in aviation.

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Graphic design company moves to Farmington Lakeville company moves into former city-owned Elm Street building by Kara Hildreth THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

An exterior building remodel began this week on a former city-owned building that will become the new home for AK Performance Graphics and Design. Entrepreneur Adam Kurth decided to relocate his business from a leased space on Heron Way in Lakeville next to the Buckboard Restaurant into a larger 4,300-square-foot building off Elm Street in downtown Farmington. Kurth purchased the city-owned storage building May 24 that is east of Subway restaurant off the main drag in town for $185,000. In 2009, the Farmington Economic Development Authority issued a Potter/from 1A is helping.� Michaud said the community, any community, benefits from people like Potter. “People like (Potter) add to the quality of life and most of the time they do it without any recognition,� Michaud said. “Lake Marion is used by thousands of people and they don’t know an ordinary citizen put out those buoys or spent hours volunteering on boards or with centers to make the quality of life we have better.� Potter, his wife and children moved to Lakeville in 1971 after having lived in

IN BRIEF AK Performance Graphics and Design will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. More information is on the website at www.ak-mn. com. request for proposal to sell the property with the stipulation that the owner make interior and exterior improvements, according to Tina Hansmeier, economic specialist for Farmington. When asked what attracted him to relocate his graphics business, Kurth said “I drive through Farmington every single day and Eagan’s Cedar Grove area for a few years. Potter was part owner of a commercial heating and ventilating business. He said he and Ardyce began looking around for more land and settled on Lakeville, buying a tract of land on Lake Marion. “We had a chance to buy on the lake and once we moved, the kids, it was like they were turned loose in a candy store when we moved out here,� Potter said. “It just worked for us.� A little more than 10 years ago, with the kids out of the house, Potter said he divided up much of the property he had and sold it, then built a home closer to

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I saw this building was for sale.� “We really want to make the building inspiring for people to see and love where they work,� he said. AK Performance Graphics started in 1998 in a small garage in Eva Beach, Hawaii, to create custom bike graphics for friends. In 2001, Kurth moved to Minnesota to continue to learn about the sign industry. After growing his business for two and a half years in Lakeville, Kurth will move his office staff of four to Farmington where he plans to create two more jobs when he opens in August. Making a home in Empire Township with his wife, Naomi, and one daugh-

us growing and I base my growth on word-of-mouth and repeat business,� he said. One loyal business client is Ford Motor Company. AK designed 15,000 Tshirts to show off at the premiere of the new 2010 Ford Mustang. Celebrity clients have included Pat and Kevin Williams of the Minnesota Vikings. The company also designed graphics for a Minnesota Twins car to help the Twin Cities Courage Center. “We do a lot of work for Miracles of Mitch, a Minnesota-based organization that helps families with children who have terminal cancer,� Kurth said. Other well-known client work includes designing two vehicles for skateboard pro volved,� he said. “I feel if Tony Hawk’s foundation people are able to do it, to and Chip Foose, a worldbe active, that’s what keeps the wheels going in a community.� Potter plans to ride in the parade with one of his granddaughters. The Pan-O-Prog parade starts at 5:30 p.m. on July 10. For more information about Pan-O-Prog, visit www.panoprog.org. ter, Kurth, 38, said, “I will be only four minutes away from the shop and I will be gaining 1,500 more square feet.� AK Performance Graphics and Design creates outdoor and indoor signs, vehicle graphics, yard signs, screen printing and embroidery for businesses and corporations. “We cater to Fortune 500 companies and our neighbors with businesses that have only one employee,� Kurth said. “Our business philosophy has been simple from day one – that is to give the best product we can produce and best service we can do and the rest will take care of itself,� Kurth said. “Relationships have kept

renown car designer from TV show “Overhaulin’.� Wearing several entrepreneurial hats as business owner in charge of all aspects of sales and marketing, Kurth said he keeps busy with work and family and also serves in the United States Navy reserves. “I love my job and it is a treat to go to work with my staff and be creative,� Kurth said. Kurth said he is anxious to meet residents and fellow business owners so he can get busy building new relationships and partnerships in the community. “At the end of the day, it is absolutely all about relationships you have between your staff and clients – that is your entire existence,� said Kurth.

the lake. Around the same time, Potter became active with the Lakeville Historical Society. “I’m just interested in the area and the history of the area, I guess,� Potter said. “After being here as long as I have, I could see things disappearing.� But service to the community isn’t something he’s done only for Lakeville. Potter said when he was in Eagan, before moving to E-mail Derrick Williams at: Lakeville, he was active with lakeville.thisweek@ecm-inc.com his church, Mount Calvary, and even helped with the fire department in Eagan, where he’s an honorary fire All dwellings advertised chief. in this newspaper “I’ve always been inare available on an equal opportunity basis. We will not knowingly accept any advertisements that violate Federal or Minnesota laws dealing with discrimination in housing.

Kara Hildreth is at farmington.thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

Twin Cities residential construction remains stable 341 units during the month of June, 2010. Year-to-date, permits are 62 percent higher, units are 53 percent higher, and value is 49 percent higher than at this time in 2009. “The Federal Stimulus home buyer tax credits, which expired for new contracts at the end of April, has created a degree of uncertainty in the housing market,� said Builders Association of the Twin Cities 2010 President Gary Aulik. “Did the credits stimulate buyers that otherwise wouldn’t have purchased? Did buyers who would have bought later this year move

their purchase ahead to take advantage of the credits? “While both of these are likely true, it remains to be seen by how much. And with mortgage rates remaining at all-time lows while prices have stabilized, there are still plenty of reasons for Twin Cities families to buy now,� Aulik said. Minneapolis led the metro in building activity for the month with 57 units permitted. Woodbury followed with 31 units, Maple Grove had 27 units permitted, followed by Blaine with 23 and Savage with 15.

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on his land, it would comprise about half of their 14acre property. “I’d have to virtually abandon eight acres of my property if I let my daughter build a house,� Majeski said. “This is significantly affecting my life.� He said all the land he’s worked so hard to maintain and use would quickly return to wild, thick brush. According to Minnesota Property Rights Watch (www.mnpropertyrightswatch.org), a Farmington organization focused on the issue, rural governments in Dakota County have recently been required to adopt the new buffer standards or they would lose their permitting authority. All Dakota County townships except Eureka adopted the standards. “We’re concerned about property rights,� said Eureka Town Board Chair Brian Budenski. “We haven’t approved it because it’s too restrictive.� So far, the township has retained its permitting au-

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Tom and Marlene Majeski spent years clearing thick brush around the Vermillion River that meanders through their eastern Dakota County yard. The result is a picturesque and manicured setting that they often enjoy for walks, entertainment and recreation. But the couple is concerned about losing their property rights due to new Vermillion River watershed rules that mandate restrictive and permanent buffer zones around bodies of water. The rules are triggered if they follow through with their desire to split two acres off their 14-acre Vermillion Township property so their daughter and son-in-law can build a home there. Under the new watershed rules, a lot split would mandate a 300-foot wide buffer zone (about 150 feet on each side of the river) that permanently restricts their access to their property, similar to a conservation easement, but

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Tom and Marlene Majeski are opposed to Dakota County’s new 150-foot water setback rules, which would ban them from entering about half their 14-acre property, on which they spent years taming back thick brush, as shown on the right. without compensation. The property owner also must pay numerous costs for following the mandates, including inspection and monitoring, erosion and sediment control, buffer strip landscaping in accordance with the rules, and the cost of remedying damage resulting from noncompliance with the permit or rules. With local government

approval, property owners may use a 10-foot strip of land to periodically access and maintain native vegetation in the buffer zone. To clear, grade or seed the buffer area, property owners would first need an approved Wetland Replacement Plan or an approved Stream Restoration Plan. Tom Majeski said if the buffer zone were established

thority. But County Commissioner Joe Harris, a member of the Vermillion River Watershed District Joint Powers Board, said the rules are needed to protect rivers, lakes and streams. Harris credited the Majeskis for being good stewards of the land, but said if the rules are bent for some people, it will set a precedent for others to seek the same kind of exemptions. “I see it every day. People build in the flood plain, their home and buildings are washed down the river and we as taxpayers have to turn around and pay for it again,� Harris said. He added that federal rules and regulations on properties in the flood plain have been in place for decades. “Their so-called property rights were taken away a long time ago by the federal and state governments,� Harris said. According to meeting minutes of a May 2009 public hearing in Eureka Town-

ship, numerous residents spoke out against the rules, including Mark Parranto of Lakeville. He called the ordinance “the single largest power land grab by an unelected body that he has ever seen.â€? Scott County Commissioner Tom Wolf, also a Vermillion River Watershed District Joint Powers Board member, said in some cases the rules may be too restrictive and they should seek a variance. “I’m supportive of (the rule), but if someone has extenuating circumstances ‌ like if it renders your land completely worthless, then we need to revisit the rule,â€? Wolf said. However, he added that people should be discouraged from building in the flood plain, noting that some areas in the flood plain may appear dry during parts of the year, but at snow melt or after a significant rainfall, flooding can occur. Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

Miss Lakeville contestants to vie for crown, scholarship The 44th annual Miss Lakeville Scholarship Pageant will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 7 at Lakeville South High School, 21135 Jacquard Avenue. Eleven contestants will vie for the crown in this year’s pageant with the winner earning a $2,000 scholarship. A silent auction fundraiser begins at 6 p.m. in the commons with more than 125 items up for bidding, including a 42-inch HDTV, Sony Blue-ray disc player, Wii console, gift baskets, Apple i-Touch, hotel gift certificates and more. Payments may be made by cash or check. Admission at the door in-

LAKEVILLE cludes a Pan-O-Prog button and is $10 for adults and $8 for senior citizens and children (10 and under). A coronation reception will be held in the commons immediately following the pageant. The candidates, their ages, sponsors, parents names and schools follow: Kelly Abrahamson, 20; Brackett’s Crossing Country Club; Jon and Lisa Abrahamson; University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Brooke Brandt, 17; Apple Auto Group; Dave Brandt and Lisa BrandtBishop; Lakeville North High School

Karlee Callender, 21; Coldwell Banker/Troy Friedges; Troy and Traci Friedges and Dan Callender; Normandale Community College Jenna Diercks, 19; Lakeville Lions Club; Todd and Jayne Diercks; Bethel University Katy Gunderson, 21; Porterhouse Steak and Seafood; Mark and Cory Gunderson; University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Taylor Kappenman, 17; Minneapolis Gun Club; Russ and Lisa Kappenman; University of St. Thomas Courtney Monahan, 17; Best Buy Lakeville; Bill and Christine Monahan; Lakeville South High School

Kelly Brooke Abrahamson Brandt Jaycee Nelson, 19; Korba Insurance; Jon and Lisa Nelson; University of St. Thomas Courtney T i f f a n y Monahan Payne, 18; Lakeville Women of Today; Brent and Renee Payne; University of North Dakota

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Church to hold Blessing of Animals on Aug. 7 River Hills United Methodist Church in Burnsville will hold a Blessing of the Animals at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7. The service is open to

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Age 89 of Lakeville MN, passed away on June 27 at her home. Norma was preceded in death by husband Sidney and sisters Laura Shipiro, Eleanor Henderson, Aggie Leidner, Vernice Thompson and brother Lloyd Wick, and is survived by sister Irene Lundquist. She is also survived by son Delano (Jenny) Tonsager, daughters Marianne (Mel) Erickson, Susan (Greg) Klotz, Betsy (Jerry) Zimmer, 14 grandchildren and 24 great grandkids. Funeral services will be held at Christiania Lutheran Church, 26691 Pillsbury Ave, Lakeville. MN. Friday July 2 funeral at 2:00 PM with visitation one hour prior.

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 - 6:00pm Agenda 1 Consent Agenda 1) Approve Minutes from June 7, 2010 2) Approve May 2010 Treasurer Report 3) Approve June 2010 Developer's Escrow Report 4) Approve Year to Date Building Permit Report 2 Resident Open Forum 3 Old Business 1) Update on cable television 2) Update on City of Savage Joint Powers Agreement 3) Update on Prior Lake fire contract 4) Update on Territory projects 5) Stonebridge update 6) Monterey Heights / South Passage CSTS update 4 Park Report 5 Clerk's Report 1) Newsletter 2) Meeting with Scott County on August 2nd 3) Mediacom Utility Permit 6 Treasurer's Report 1) Transfer funds 2) CD renewal 7/17/10 3) Budget plan 4) Insurance for parks 5) Update on Anchor Bank electronic deposit 6) Update on CSTS emergency service billing 7 Road Report 1) Update on Hills of Credit River resident meeting 2) Road repair projects update 3) C r a c k f i l l i n g a n d s e a l c o a t i n g update 8 New Business 1) NPDES 2) Mowing 3) County highway project-Savage 4) Proposed County Nuisance Ordinance 9 Review and Pay Bills 2248213 7/2/10

Family Calendar Friday, July 2 Apple Valley Freedom Days runs through July 4. Information: www.avfreedomdays.com. Eagan’s Funfest runs through July 4. Information: http://www.eaganfunfest.org/. Friday Nights Music in the Park featuring Michael Monroe, 6 p.m. to dusk at Kelley Park, Fortino and 152nd streets, Apple Valley.

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The facilities plan in 2004 ended up in a referendum in fall 2005 that was approved by voters. “Most of the facilities plans are now completed except for the sixth elementary school,� Meeks said. It will most likely be more than five years before an additional elementary building is needed in Farmington schools. The next step will be for Cunningham Group representatives to schedule building site visits. A full report on the facilities study will be given to the Farmington School Board on or before Oct. 1. “A big part of the facility study is about equity to make sure all neighborhoods have equal opportunity and equipment and instructional methodology,� Meeks said.

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Committee work began in April with a committee of 40 parents, students, residents, district staff members and administrators. Four principles that emerged from the April meeting were to address needs to enhance teaching and learning, technology, environment and community. One example of integral use of technology is now found at the new high school where each classroom has a ceiling-mounted projector. “The plan is to get those projectors in all of the schools because it is a basic tool for teaching, like document cameras or Smart Boards,� Meeks said. When asked how the potential enhancements will be paid for, Meeks said: “I don’t see this leading to a Kara Hildreth is at farmington.thisweek@ecm-inc.com. referendum.�

This is a summary of the Independent School District No.194 Regular School Board Meeting on Tues, June 8, 2010 with full text available for public inspection on t h e d i s t r i c t w e b s i t e a t www.isd194.k12.mn.us or District Office at 8670 210th Street W., Lakeville, MN 55044 The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. followed by Pledge of Allegiance. All board members and administrators were present. The following Consent Agenda items were approved: minutes of the meetings on May 25 and June 1; resignations, leave of absence requests, employment recommendations; payment of bills and claims subject to annual audit; alt facilities projects; non-public school transportation contracts; 2010-11 milk bids awarded to Hastings Cooperative Creamer Co, Hastings, MN; donations and field trip. Reports presented: November levy election update; 2011 Lakeville arenas board budget; ESEA consolidated grant application; first reading Policy C-95 Fund Balance ; Superintendent summative evaluation. Recommended actions approved: Jim Skelly was appointed as ISD 917 board representative; Jan-June 2011 school board meeting dates. Adjournment at 8:29 p.m. 2241580 7/2/10

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Anna Lardy, daughter of David and Cara Lardy of Savage, and Patrick Abbe, son of Bruce and Joan Abbe of Burnsville, announce their engagement. Anna is a 2003 graduate of Burnsville High School and a 2007 graduate of the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science degree in education, Anna teaches science at Eagle Ridge Junior High in Savage and coaches fall dance team for Prior Lake and competition season for the Burnsville Blazettes. Patrick is a 2002 graduate of Burnsville High School and a 2006 graduate of the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Management. Patrick is a Senior Account Representative at Aon Benfield, a Reinsurance Brokerage firm in Minneapolis and coaches for the Buck Hill Ski racing team. A July wedding is planned at St. Mary’s in Shakopee. The couple will reside in Lakeville.

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was born May 8, 2010 in Montgomery, Alabama to Heather and Eric Mahowald. She weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. She was welcomed home by her big brother Evan. Grandparents are Sue and Clayton Johnson of Grand Forks, ND and Maureen and George F. Mahowald of Lakeville. Great-Grandparents are George A. and the late Merel Mahowald of Lakeville, and John and Roseleen Miller of Rice Lake, WI.

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Luverne Erick Joecks died Friday, June 18, 2010, at the New Richland Care Center in New Richland, Minnesota. He was 91 years, 9 months and 18 days of age. Luverne is survived by his daughter Ann (Robert) Norrbohm of Eden Prairie; daughter Brenda (Gary) Rathai of Lakeville; son Timothy (Paulette) Joecks of Winona; grandchildren: Jeff (Stacy) Hedberg, Scott (Shannon) Hedberg, Jamie Hedberg; Terra Rathai (Brad Ranum), Anthony Rathai, Mandi (Jerome) Fehn, Angela Tudor; great-grandchildred: Rylee, Jordyn and Ethan Hedberg; Kendall and Cole Hedberg; Sawyer and Zola Ranum. He is also survived by his sister Leona (Orville) Collins, brother Kenneth (Leola) Joecks, brother Dale (Judy) Joecks, and numerous nieces, nephews and their families, and his friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta, in 1995 and his parents.

Proud parents, Noah and Ciara Brix, announce the birth of their beautiful daughter, Esmae Natasha Brix, on April 1, 2010. She was born at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, weighing in at 9 lbs. 2 oz. Excited grandparents are Ricardo and Susan Lugo and Dennis and Kathy Brix, all of Burnsville.

Friday, July 9 Friday Nights Music in the Park featuring Cedar Avenue, 6 p.m. to dusk at Kelley Park, Fortino and 152nd streets, Apple Valley.

Ongoing The American Red Cross will sponsor the following blood Sunday, July 4 drives. For more information, call Lakeville’s Pan-O-Prog festival (651) 291-4607 or 1 (800) GIVE-LIFE. runs July 4-10. Information: www. • July 2, 3 to 8 p.m., Eagan Companoprog.org. munity Center – Funfest, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. Donors will Tuesday, July 6 receive a coupon for a free pint of Caponi Art Park’s Family Fun Culver’s custard. Tuesday – Jig, Pipe and Harp: Irish • July 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Great Dance and Music with Willow Brae, Clips IMAX Theatre at the MN Zoo, 10 to 11 a.m., 1220 Diffley Road, 12000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley. DoEagan. $2 suggested donation. Infor- nors will receive an “Eclipseâ€? movie mation: (651) 454-9412. poster. • July 3, 2 to 7 p.m., Eagan ComWednesday, July 7 munity Center – Funfest, 1501 CenEagan Market Fest from 4 to tral Parkway, Eagan. Donors will 8 p.m. at Central Park’s Festival receive a coupon for a free pint of Grounds at the Eagan Community Culver’s custard. Center, 1501 Central Parkway. Enter• July 6, 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., Messitainment: 7 Cats Swing Band. ah Lutheran Church, 16725 Highview Wednesday in the Park – Will Ave., Lakeville. Hale and the Tadpole Band, 7 p.m., • July 8, 1 to 6 p.m., Hope Church, Civic Center Park, Burnsville. 7477 145th St., Apple Valley. • July 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eagan Thursday, July 8 Fire Department, 3795 Pilot Knob Music in the Parks – Sticks and Road, Eagan. Donors will receive a Tones, 10 a.m., Central Park Amphi- coupon for a free pint of Culver’s custheater, Rosemount. tard. Downtown Farmington Farm• July 10, 10:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., ers’ Market – Local Business Night Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road,

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Lenore Schmidl 85, passed away June 12th at home after a prolonged illness; “May the road rise up to meet her.� She was preceded in death by her mother, father and brother. She will lovingly be remembered by her sister Mary Isabel and her children, Paul (Maria), Edward, Steven, Mary Claire (Asp), John Gregory (Rita), Mark (Diane) and Laura (John) Barton as well as by her 21 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Prior to living in Canton, OH, Lenore lived in Apple Valley, MN by spent the majority of her life in Park Forest, IL. She was retired as secretary from the Park Forest Public Library. A memorial service will be held at St. Lawrence O’Toole Catholic Church in Matteson, IL on July 10th at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Salon open: Walk-ins are fine, but drive-throughs discouraged by John Gessner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

There’s a deep tire mark in the carpet of the reception area at Syndicut for Hair salon in Burnsville. It was left by a Toyota Corolla that crashed into the salon June 23, its wheels still spinning as it came to a halt. But most things are returning to normal at the 24-year-old salon in the Wood Park Shoppes at 14600

10th Ave. S. New brick has been laid in the base of the wall, which the driver, an 83-year-old woman, busted through, later claiming her accelerator was stuck. A new front door has been installed. The salon’s owners, Brent and Michelle Halliday of Lakeville, are awaiting new windows. In their place is a sheet of plywood announcing that

DAKOTA COUNTY the salon is open – “Walk-ins Welcome, Drive Throughs Discouraged.� “People are coming in chuckling,� said Beverly Halliday, Brent’s mother, who works part time at the front desk. “You’ve got to look at the bright side. No one was hurt.� The mishap occurred just before noon, when only

Brent Halliday and receptionist Brenda Schull were inside. Schull was sitting at the reception desk when she saw the car coming, Beverly Halliday said. “It just kept coming, and she jumped up finally and ran,� Halliday said. It would have missed Schull anyway, Halliday said, though she might have been showered with flying glass. Thankfully, the children’s

play table in the reception area was unoccupied. “One of our clients brought in some little plastic hard hats for everybody to wear in case of future accidents,� Halliday said. “Everybody’s got one on their work station now.� Inside the salon, which employs eight stylists and four receptionists, new carpet and a new desk will be installed, Halliday said. The

building is owned by Traiser Co. The total tab for the damage and the driver’s insurance liability are still being worked out, Halliday said. Police have said they don’t expect to issue citations in the case. The salon reopened at noon the following day, Halliday said. John Gessner is at burnsville. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

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Plus for a limited time only, receive your first months rent FREE when you move in by July 15th. Enjoy large units, lots of closets, some vaulted ceilings, quiet friendly neighborhood, outdoor pool, playground, grills and picnic area. Located conveniently in Apple Valley near schools, bus & shopping. NO PETS! Call to schedule an appointment to view a unit M-F. Applicants must have good credit & clean public record.

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Includes Heat: 1 BR Apt Home $700 DW. Great Space! ‘Look & Lease’

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$685/mo. Look & Lease Beautiful 1BR with W/D hookups, & Microwave Manufactured Home.

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Lo tenemos para usted hoy, hogares baratof; $15,000 Llamenos hoy mismo 952-435-7979 Por favor de tener alguien que puede traducer.

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‘Look & Lease’ LV: Newer! 2 BR, Mobile Homes DW too! Great counter space! W/D hookups!

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Storage For Rent

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LV: 1200 sq ft Storage Space. Private entrance. $600/month. Elec & Heat avl.

Newer 3 BR Manufactured Home! W/D,

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$1150 per mo.

Modular/ Mfg For Sale

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Roommates/ Rooms For Rent

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Real Estate For Sale

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July 2, 2010 THISWEEK

Sports South passing team heading to Florida for national tourney by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

While the fall football season is far from most people’s minds, for Lakeville South it’s front and center. Lakeville South won the Minnesota Vikings 7-on-7, touch-football passing tournament on June 12. Lakeville South beat Minnetonka in triple overtime to advance to the July 9-11 nationals tournament in Tampa, Fla., where the team will compete against representatives from the other NFL franchises. Lakeville South won the tournament last year as well, and nationals was held in Minneapolis. Following a group of roundrobin games against other NFC teams, Lakeville South seeded for playoffs, which go all the way to a Super Bowl. The tournament will feature some of the best football players in the country. “A lot of the teams are allstar teams from their area,” varsity coach Larry Thompson said. “We even played some allstar teams in Minnesota like Rochester and Brainerd.” Last year eight of the 12 players representing Washington had signed on to play Division I. But Thompson says the fact that all his players are from the same school and play in the same system helps.

Lakeville South went 5-4 at the national tournament last year, so he knows they can compete. It’s different than the 11-on11 tackle football played during the fall. This format features a quarterback and receivers going up against a secondary. They have four downs to go 20 yards on a 40-yard field. A touchdown gives the team seven points, and an interception three. The quarterback doesn’t have to deal with a rush, but he has four seconds to throw. “I think the nice thing about it is you work on the passing,” Thompson said. “Defense and secondary works on covering the pass. “It’s not as realistic. There’s no rush, but everything else has been beneficial.” The only thing Thompson is nervous about is that it’s 80 degrees Fahrenheit here in Minnesota, while in Florida it could be 110 degrees and humid. “We talked to our trainer to figure out some special hydration techniques,” Thompson said. “The thing is that teams from Miami, Jacksonville and Carolina are used to it.” Playing football isn’t the only thing Lakeville South players will do. At night the players are divided up into groups to participate in games and role-playing exercises about making positive deci-

sions in life. “They meet a lot of different people from all over,” Thompson said. Last year, when the Vikings hosted the national tournament, star offensive guard Steve Hutchinson gave a talk to the players about recruiting. Other team members like Adrian Peterson along with owner Ziggy Wilf and coach Brad Childress made appearances throughout the tournament. This year the players can expect similar sightings from Tampa Bay Buccaneers players and staff. The South team features seven incoming seniors and five incoming juniors. Players were chosen based on the depth chart for the varsity team, though Thompson stressed that it’s preseason. Thompson raved about the play of incoming junior quarterback Mitch Leidner. He has Matt Heller, DJ Hillier, Adam Ruhl, Caleb Seger and Devon Bzoskieto to throw to. Trent Bertamus plays both defense and offense. He joins Ethan Miller, Matt Mehlhorn, Donny Mattia, Matt Zellmer and Alex Continenza on defense. “We have some pretty good receivers and the defense is doing a pretty good job. They’re getting better,” Thompson said.

Time flies when you’re having fun by Pat Rupp THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

TIGER TALK with British Petroleum and real estate as enviable employers. To make a long story short, what started out as a lark back in 1985 and turned into a quarter of a century of fun and fond memories has come to an end. Thisweek is making some more consolidations and this old gray-beard got caught up in the shuffle. In the fall, the coverage of Tiger sports for Thisweek will go to the capable Rogers, a veteran who has his own history with Farmington. The parting was amicable just like all of my dealings with Thisweek. Johnson, Rogers, Kara Hildreth and photo-genius Rick Orndorf were especially helpful during my tenure here. I feel a little bit Brett Favre-like as I have written words to this extent once before, but they remain pertinent. To all of the Farmington High School athletes, coaches, athletic administrator Jon Summer and his right arm Karen Donnelly, a sincere “thank you” for all you have done to help make my job a pleasurable and rewarding experience. To the readers of my many words, I have appreciated your input and support over the years. Farmington has a special place in my heart and will always be my home-away-from-home. Adios for now.

Three years ago as I brooded over the recent loss of my 22-year part-time “career” covering Farmington High School sports, the phone rang at my suburban Minneapolis palatial estate. On the other end of the line was Thisweek Newspapers managing editor Tad Johnson with an offer I couldn’t refuse. It was essentially an invitation to resume covering Tiger sports with a couple of perks: (1) summers off, and (2) no office hours. Talk about having your cake and eating it, too. At the time of the offer Thisweek was in the process of moving to a separate Farmington edition and things couldn’t have been rosier … before the effect of the economic meltdown set in, that is. After a year the new Farmington edition reverted to its shared status with Lakeville, but thankfully, Johnson and other decision makers at Thisweek opted to keep me on board while the publication’s other sports guy, Andy Rogers, covered the other six schools in the circulation area. Obviously, the volume of sports coverage suffered a little as there was only so much room in a pared-down paper covering three high schools. Still, with the ever-expanding website as a back-up, most bases remained covered. That was true again this past year Pat Rupp is sports writer for Thisweek but as I have come to learn, a news- Farmington. paper these days ranks right up there

As years pass, competitive spirit never subsides by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

At the end of every varsity athletic season, the same thought crosses my mind: For many of these seniors, this could very well be the peak in their team-sportplaying careers. Sure, nearly everyone will continue participating in their sports to some degree. They will shoot hoops at the local gym and lace up their skates for a spin at a nearby rink. Some will enter the college ranks for their sport. A few may one day coach or play professionally. But in the end, competitively speaking, this is the highest level most will attain. While their lives in athletics will likely continue, that competitive edge is a hard thing to leave behind. I’ve

PRESSBOX been there. For those who still need to feed that desire, thankfully, this isn’t a new phenomenon. There are many long-established avenues to compete in city leagues, club sports, and nonvarsity college sports. Somewhere along the way I chose dodgeball to fuel my competitive fire. I retreated from the ever-popular Minnesota adult pastime of softball for a less serious endeavor where you don’t have to buy things if you strike out. Every Thursday night in Lakeville during the fall and winter for the past five years, I’ve played dodgeball with

six of my good friends in a league organized through the Lakeville Parks and Recreation Department. Although there’s no one else watching and no newspapers are there to cover the action, it fulfills that test of strength that can be lacking as an adult. Like any sport, dodgeball is aggressive, but the only person who can really get you down is yourself. Although it’s primarily an activity for grade school playgrounds, plenty of 20-, 30- and 40-year-old adults play every week. Appropriately, the venue that hosts our league is a middle school. The game pits two teams of six people each using only six dodgeballs. Just in case you forgot the rule, once you

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are hit, you go the sidelines. If someone on your team catches a ball, you can reenter. Although grade school had its moments, no one is trying to recapture the feeling of that playground bully. The people just want to play a game, break a sweat and talk about it afterward. As you would imagine in a sport where the object is to hit someone with a ball, players tend to use their outside voices to playfully tease each other during the flurry of action. Despite its childish roots, there is more strategy to dodgeball than one would imagine. Successful squads implement such tactics as “ball management” and they know that good catching skills can turn a game in their

favor. Seasoned players also know that the closer you are to your target, the less time a foe has to dodge. While newer teams tend to argue without knowing the rules, veteran players operate on the honor system and willingly exit the game at the slightest graze of the ball. Regardless of how aggressive people may seem, it’s never personal. If anything, these players are merely throwing the ball at the stress they have accumulated throughout the week. Everyone shakes hands at the end. Although the league is co-ed, the percentage of females is in the single digits. The ones who compete earn plenty of respect. A few members of my team were on baseball or swimming squads in col-

lege. A few other primarily play video games. Injuries throughout the season include broken fingers and worn out shoulders. Like most people, the only reason I continue to play is to be with my friends. I never remember the scores 10 minutes after the game. The memory of league championships fade very fast. While not every community recreation department offers dodgeball, there is likely a sport on their slate to fit your needs. No matter what you play, the camaraderie, fun and exercise will keep you young.

“It wasn’t my best finish but it gets harder in the upper age groups,” Peter said. “I was one of the younger guys out there this year.” He looks up to his brother Paul because he takes it really seriously. “He helps me with some tricks,” Peter said. “I see what I need to do to be accomplished like he is.” “We really relate to the same things,” Paul said. “He is really good. I help teach him; I like watching him progress.” They both have dreams of snowboarding at the X Games and making the U.S. national team. “My goal is to make the Olympic team in four years,” Paul said.

They both got their start with the G-Team at Hyland Ski & Snowboard Area in Bloomington. It’s not a mountain like you find in Colorado with bigger jumps and longer runs, but they can still train. The tow ropes make for a quick turnaround to try new things. This summer, Paul and Peter will train at Mount Hood, Ore., but otherwise they will spend their time wakeboarding, which is as close to snowboarding as anything else. “I hope to play a lot of golf with my dad and brother and some basketball with my friends,” Paul said.

Andy Rogers is at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

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Paul Brichta recently made the USASA Rookie Team and qualified for nationals in New Zealand.

by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The favorite method of travel for Burnsville’s Brichta family is on a snowboard, and it’s taken them all over the world. Brothers Peter and Paul Brichta have become two of the most accomplished snowboarders in their age group in the country. Paul, 18, made the UnitBeing able to ed States of America Snowhave that camaboard Association Rookie raderie is great.” Team last spring and One of recently qualified for his favorite ridnationals in New Zeaing partners is his land in August. It’s the brother Peter, 14, next step toward his who attends Apgoal of making the U.S. ple Valley High Snowboarding Team. School. He’s “The rookie team been snowboardis a pipeline for young ing since he was athletes to progress 8 years old and through to the grand following in his prix and X Games,” brother’s grooves Paul said. “Hopefully Submitted photo S ever since. In I’ll be making it onto Peter Brichta is following in his P early April, he the U.S. team.” bbrother’s tracks to become one of the finished seventh He spends much of ttop snowboarders in his age group in the in slopestyle and his time in Steamboat, eighth in the halfColo., training and going pipe in the 14-15 to college. He graduated He’s been going up and “I really like riding with from high school early with down mountains for more friends and doing tricks,” age group at the USASA hopes of taking his snow- than a decade and he has no Paul said. “I like riding with Nationals in Copper Mounboarding to the next level. plans to stop anytime soon. people my own ability level. tain, Colo.

Andy Rogers is at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.


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Education District 192 students show upward trend on tests questions get easier. In math, average Farmington scores were a full grade level above the national average in grade 5 and were at least two grade levels above average in grades 6-8. In reading, average Farmington scores were a full grade level or more above national averages in grades 5-9. Test results also showed more average growth among most Farmington students compared to the national averages. This is the fourth year District 192 has used the NWEA tests in reading and math and across nearly every

Religion Celebration Church ESL classes offered English as a Second Lanholds ’50s party guage (ESL) classes are now Celebration Church in Lakeville will hold its second annual ’50s Block Party from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 24. The event will feature two live bands – The Good News Brothers & Company and Shastablvd – a classic car show, a live radio remote and family-oriented events including a dunk tank, face painting, prizes, concessions, games and a watermelon-eating contest. Admission is free but a suggested $2 donation to help cover expenses is appreciated. The church is at 16655 Kenyon Ave., Lakeville. Call (952) 898-7200 for more information.

being offered from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays at Trinity Evangelical Free Church, 10658 210th St., Lakeville. Experienced teachers for both beginner and intermediate classes help students improve on grammar, vocabulary, and everyday use of the English language. Students will practice writing, reading and speaking English in everyday situations they would encounter in the marketplace, at work or with friends and family.

grade level, average spring scores have risen each of the last four years. Sharon Davenport, district data and accountability coordinator, said improvements are due to a number of factors combined, including the adoption of a new, consistent math curriculum for grades kindergarten through eighth grades four years ago, as well as coordinated professional development for teachers. A greater focus on collabFoundation/from 2A oration among schools and creation of a district math pays off,� Anderson said. specialist position are also to “Our issue right now is credit, Davenport said. building on our membership because no one thought about building but back in 2006 many of the members’ terms were up and that left The classes are free and open only two people,� Anderson to the public. said. For more information, The time commitment call the church office at (952) can be as much or as little as 435-5548. a person decides to devote, according to Anderson. The foundation gave $10,876 in grants for the 2010-11 school year at its Farmington Lutheran Partners in Education celChurch will host a concert ebration. The grants covered purwith singer and songwriter Gary Randall at 7 p.m. Friday, July 9 at Farmington Lutheran Church, 20600 Akin Road, in Farmington. A freewill offering will be taken and ice cream will be served.

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chasing a digital microscope web camera, electronic book readers and African drums. The foundation awarded a $600 grant for a district early childhood special education program that supports an early intervention home learning program. The Farmington Area Foundation also awards the Robert Watson Memorial Scholarship annually. Robert Watson is a Farmington High School alum. The board reviews grant applications in the spring to see what projects the foundation can fund and also reviews potential scholarship applications.

THISWEEK July 2, 2010 17A school year. Fees will be increased by $10 across the board or will be $145 at the high school, $100 at the middle school, and $195 for hockey. • Transportation department will collect about $35,000 in projected revenue from bus fees that are projected to affect about 129 students. • The Family Support Workers department will gain $18,000 from collecting on a levy authority from Intermediate School District 917 that provides funding for Family Support Workers or 360 Communities.

The foundation does not compete with Parent Teacher Organizations that solicit donations from parents. Its main goal is to look at corporations and alumni groups and other untapped areas, Anderson said. Anderson said the board needs individuals who can help with fundraising efforts, plan the annual dinner and celebration and make fundraising contacts with companies and alumni. “Serving is a nice way to feel good when the work is done and know that the work makes a difference,� Anderson said.

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Results from District 192’s spring Northwest Evaluation Association testing show Farmington students in grades second through ninth achieved above national averages in both reading and math. In many cases, average Farmington scores were more than a grade-level above national averages. The computerized NWEA, an assessment that adjusts to the level of the student taking the exam asks a student a more difficult question when a student gets an answer right. When a student answers incorrectly, the test

be made closer to the start of school in the fall. District officials have said that the class size targets are guidelines and larger than expected class sizes will be dealt with individually. Program areas cut in the final budget include: • $111,426 cut in special education for reducing a special education coordinator position. • $81,059 cut from district technology support staff by moving work done by phone specialist to the district administrative services director.

• $45,000 cut from food service operations and transfer responsibilities to district management. • $17,000 reduction in educational assets to reduce a full-time hall monitor at the high school. • $51,899 staff maintenance reduction at the Instructional Service Center and work will be absorbed by existing staff assigned to the District Service Center. Revenue enhancements include: • The athletics program will gain $18,650 in athletic fees that have not been changed since the 2006-07


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