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Local cereal makerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eventual expansion moves forward Malt-O-Meal employs more than 200 people in Lakeville and wants to hire more by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

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Malt-O-Meal employs 200 people at its Lakeville campus, which it plans to expand over the next several years. Because of a recent Planning Commission decision, it will be allowed to develop into a conservation easement provided the company makes certain compromises to its design.

After a discussion that lasted until nearly midnight, the Lakeville Planning Commission voted Feb. 17 to recommend the City Council allow Malt-O-Meal to eventually expand its campus within a conservation easement to the north side of its property at 20802 Kensington Drive. The recommendation centers on future construction of an office building,

parking areas and stormwater treatment basins within the conservation easement. The plan calls for compromise. Malt-O-Meal would have to maintain a 50-foot setback for parking, and a 100foot setback for buildings, on the north end. Malt-OMeal must plant 25 white pines (or similar species) at a minimum height of 20 feet, in addition to engineering lighting that would not spill See Expansion, 12A

Teens: Cigarettes more harmful Farmington man turns than marijuana, alcohol reggae band promoter Survey of Lakeville students reveals some progress, but the battle with popular media to get students off cannabis persists by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

First the good news: Lakeville teens are overwhelmingly averse to smoking cigarettes. Now for the bad: The teensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; preferred alternatives are marijuana and alcoholic beverages. This is according to a survey conducted by Judy Johnson, school community prevention specialist, and Elaine Korsch, ALC social worker/district chemical intervention specialist. The two women presented the findings to the Lakeville School Board at its Feb. 22 meeting. The 2010 Minnesota Student Survey, conducted annually since the late

1980s every three years, shows that 75 percent of all sixth-, ninth-, and 12thgrade students who took the survey feel that a person who smokes cigarettes (one or more packs a day) causes one a great deal of harm. However, only 59 percent feel that drinking alcohol (five or more drinks once or twice a week) causes one a great deal of harm and 58 percent feel that smoking marijuana (once or twice a week) causes one a great deal of harm. Johnson attributes the lopsided findings to a combination of successful anti-smoking efforts and national efforts to legalize marijuana, both in the me-

dicinal sense and all-out, such as Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s failed Proposition 19.

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After the construction industry dried up, Jim Dupont found refuge in the music heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always loved by Laura Adelmann

Johnson finds the acceptance of marijuana disturbing for many reasons, but she said that adolescence is â&#x20AC;&#x153;a scary time to introduce chemicals into the developing brain.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a connection between marijuana use and mental illness,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kids tend to use (it) to self-medicate.â&#x20AC;? According to the survey, more than 30 percent of 12th-graders admitted to any marijuana use in the past year (this includes smoking bongs, joints and pipes, and eating brownSee Cigarettes, 13A

Senior housing plans advance in Lakeville by Aaron Vehling

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A laid-off Farmington painter has reinvented himself as a reggae band promoter. Just a few years ago, Jim Dupont, 41, worked in the thriving painting business. At one time, he even employed three crews, but as the housing market declined, so did the work. Dupont witnessed former suppliers taking financial hits, material costs rising, friends losing jobs and the industry turning upside down. Like that of many others, Dupontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job hunt has so far yielded little fruit, although he continues to put effort into the search. The process is exhausting, but the situation was made worse with that sometimes depressing chore as his only focus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I was laid off, I was going crazy. The boredom was enough to kill me,â&#x20AC;? Dupont said. The husband and father of two found a

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Nate Reimnitz (left) and Jim Dupont, both of Farmington, have developed a website to promote reggae music. bright spot in reggae music, a genre heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always loved, but one that he said has always been overlooked and under-appreciated. As a longtime reggae fan, he had many See Reggae, 12A

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A rite of passage in St. Paul Roy Wilkins Auditorium will host the District 194 graduation this year by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

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Hosanna Lutheran Church in Lakeville plans to connect a 93-unit senior life cycle complex to its existing property on County Road 46. It is one of two senior housing complexes that will go before the City Council for approval in March. and memory care. This is Hayes, a longtime Hosancalled â&#x20AC;&#x153;life cycle housingâ&#x20AC;? na member and key memin development parlance. ber of the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s site planning team. Hosanna The 93 total units conOriginal designs called sist of 22 independent-livfor this 93-unit complex to ing apartments, 47 assistsit adjacent to but separate ed-living and guest suites from the current Hosanna and 24 memory-care units. buildings. The new design There would be undercalls for a connection to ground parking. facilitate programming On top of that, future and travel between the plans for the facility intwo sites without exposure to the elements, said Jim See Housing, 13A

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TICKETS Distribution: Lakeville North 419 students x 2 = 838 complimentary tickets 2762 tickets for purchase at $4.00 per ticket = $11,048.00 200 handicap tickets Lakeville South 441 students x 2 = 882 complimentary tickets 2718 tickets for purchase at $4.00 per ticket = $10,872.00 200 handicap tickets nessing the rite of passage. Last year, the Board directed Lakeville North principal Marne Berkvam and Lakeville South principal Scott Douglas to bring the celebration home after years at the Target Center.

Process: May 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Conduct a senior mailing with complimentary tickets. Process to purchase up to eight additional tickets will be explained. May 9-20 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Family members may purchase up to 8 additional tickets in the Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office. May 23-27 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Family members may purchase tickets beyond total of 10 allotted To hold it at home would have cost more than half the $33,000 price tag for the den of the Timberwolves. That savings came with a steep cost: space. At Lakeville South, stuSee Passage, 12A

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Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no need to worry about the extended familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s absence at graduation this year. After hearing from hundreds of students either in public comments or in a written petition, the Lakeville School Board voted to hold this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebrations at Roy Wilkins Auditorium in downtown St. Paul. The choice was instigated by a local family that researched the cost and availability of the venue. Since the fall, students have spoken up at board meetings, indicating the futility of holding the ceremony at the high schools. One student said that it would have negative effects on blended families and others have said it would prevent important extended family members from wit-

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Two proposed senior housing developments in Lakeville are a step closer to reality owing to the Planning Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Feb. 17 vote to send approval recommendations for both to the City Council. One of the housing units, Kingsley Shores Senior Living Facility, would be located â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as its name suggests â&#x20AC;&#x201C; on the shores of Lake Kingsley near the Chart House restaurant. The other is a facility connected to Hosanna Lutheran Church on County Road 46. Lakeville has a relatively young population, but as it ages the need arises for housing services to complement the different steps of aging. About 5 percent of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population is 65 years old or older, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and that will only increase. Both facilities accommodate this with a variety of levels of care, from independent-living apartments to assisted living

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Holberg, Hall sponsor â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hannahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Law,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; named for 4-year-old who died after choking on a grape by John Gessner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

using CPR. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This law is just common sense to me,â&#x20AC;? the freshman senator said, a framed photo of Hannah nearby. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anyone who looks at this face would say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s do something.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;? Hannahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents, Justin and Jenna Kozitza, spoke at the news conference. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had to go through in the last six, seven months is just unbelievable,â&#x20AC;? Justin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard being here. It brings out a lot of emotions. But weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still here.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hannahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lawâ&#x20AC;? would require teachers and assistant teachers to complete CPR training within 90 days of starting work, unless theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve completed the training in the previous three years. The training would have to be repeated every three years. The four-hour training costs about $60, Hall said. The bill applies only to state-licensed child care, not county-licensed home care, Holberg said. Many national childcare chains already required CPR training for their teachers, and parent demand would likely widen the practice even without the law, Holberg said. The center Hannah attended, the Golden Heart Child Care Center, was fined $1,000 for negligence, according to Holberg.

Emotion gripped Ron Edlund of Lakeville as he talked about his granddaughter, Hannah Kozitza. The 4-year-old died last June after choking on a grape at a North Mankato child-care center. With only one staff member at the center trained in CPR, Hannahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family is left wondering whether quicker intervention from a nearby teacher could have saved her. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never know,â&#x20AC;? Edlund said at a state Capitol news conference Tuesday. Two south metro lawmakers have sponsored a bill that requires all teachers and assistant teachers in state-licensed child-care centers to be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including CPR for infants and children. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Mary Liz Holberg, R-Lakeville, and Sen. Dan Hall, R-Burnsville, passed out of a House committee Tuesday and was introduced in the Senate. Holberg said the lobbyist for Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licensed daycare association told her the group wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t oppose the bill. Holberg, who represents District 36A, agreed to sponsor the bill in the House after getting a call from Edlund, one of her constituents. Hall, who represents District 40, is a former John Gessner is at burnsville. first aid instructor who thisweek@ecm-inc.com. said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s saved two lives

This is a summary of the ISD 192 Regular School Board Meeting on Monday, January 24, 2011 with full text available for public inspection on the District website at www.farmington.k12.mn.us or District Office at 421 Walnut Street, Farmington, MN 55024. Chair Lee called the meeting to order. M e m b e r s S i nge w a l d , Le e , M c Kni ght , Treakle, Sauser, Burke and Superintendent Meeks were present as well as other staff and community members. Superintendent Meeks shared the good news. No public comments were made. The following Consent Agenda items were approved: January Claims and Accounts, Certified Employments, Certified Leave of Absences, Non-Certified Employments, Non-Certified Resignations, 1/10/11 School Board Meeting Minutes, Grant Application, and the Pay Equity Report. Recommended Actions Approved: AXA Pacific Insurance Company/Phoenix Wordwork & Interiors, Ltd Petition and Application for Deposit of Funds, Safe Route to Schools Joint Powers Agreement, Resolution Providing for the Sale of Aid Anticipation Certificates, and the 2011 Facilities Projects. Policies discussed: Policy # GDI - Staff Transfers, Policy #IMDB - Flag Displays and Policy #BBAAB - Board Member Reimbursement. Board members shared their remarks. Adjournment at 7:12 p.m. ------------------------------------------------This is a summary of the ISD 192 Special School Board Work Session on Monday, January 24, 2011 with full text available for public inspection on the District website at www.farmington.k12.mn.us or District Office at 421 Walnut Street, Farmington, MN 55024. Chair Lee called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Members Sauser, Lee, McKnight, Singewald, Treakle, Burke, and Superintendent Meeks were present as well as other administrators and staff members. Dr. Christine Weymouth, Mr. Caleb Drexler Booth, and David Stoll gave an overview of the District Instruction Support Programs and guiding questions for Teaching and Learning. Mr. Drexler Booth and Mr. Stoll spoke regarding the Response to Intervention and the District's instructional supports for Tiers I, II, and III. Tier I Classroom Instruction - Ms. Nika Summer, Ms. Kristin Scherman, Mr. Jason Berg, Ms. Jenny Huling, Ms. Monica Miller, Ms. Sue McGlauchlen, Ms. Sherry Hermoza, Ms. Fiona Keel, and Ms. Amy Kipke spoke regarding classroom interventions and experiences. Tier II Classroom Instruction - Ms. LaVonne Bertucci, Ms. Adrianna Henderson, Mr. Andy Schalm, Ms. Kerry Beton, Ms. Kari Simonson, and Ms. Sherry Hermoza discussed Title I services, Minnesota Reading Corps., and interventions that are being implemented daily. Tier III Classroom Instruction - Ms. Lisa Thompson, Ms. Molly Smith, and Ms. Kristi Huettl spoke regarding the gifted and talented program offerings. Ms. Jami Duncan, Ms. Connie Orman, Ms. Anna Braun, and Ms. Gail Halverson spoke about special services offered to special needs students. Adjournment at 6:05 p.m. 2516187 2/25/11

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to each person wearing St. Pattyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day green. The tickets will allow guests to have a chance to win one of 14 $50 gift baskets provided by the shops. The baskets will be on display in the post office corridor that evening. All prize drawings will be announced at 8:30 p.m. at Mainstreet After Hours and posted there and at Babeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that evening and the following day on the DLBA website at www.downtownlakeville. com. For more information, visit www.downtownlakeville. com or e-mail dlba@frontiernet.net.

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Two south metro lawmakers unveiled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hannahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lawâ&#x20AC;? Tuesday at a state Capitol news conference. From left are House sponsor Rep. Mary Liz Holberg, R-Lakeville; Senate sponsor Sen. Dan Hall, R-Burnsville; and Justin Kozitza, father of Hannah Kozitza, who died last June after choking on a grape at a North Mankato child-care center.

The Retail Committee of the Downtown Lakeville Business Association (DLBA) will sponsor Ladies Night from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10. The theme will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wearinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of the Green.â&#x20AC;? There is no charge to attend and shops will be offering refreshments and special sales and promotions. Game cards can be picked up at any of the participating retailers. By visiting all of the shops, attendees will be eligible to win a basket of gift certificates from participating stores. Retailers will run special ticket sales and an additional 10 tickets will be given

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Opinion Thisweek Columnist Government shouldn’t budget like most Americans by Tad Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

With the release of Gov. Mark Dayton’s budget last week, the rhetoric about spending will certainly ratchet up as the 2011 legislative session progresses. As Minnesotans listen to the debate, they should challenge some of the platitudes. One of the things people are likely to hear is that government should live within its means just like taxpayers do. Although I agree that government should create balanced budgets every year, and pay for as little through bonds as possible, politicians shouldn’t be using American adults as the measuring stick for government. If politicians want government to run like most households, it wouldn’t have a budget, it would rack up mountainous debt and it would largely ignore its finances. Fifty-seven percent of American adults report that they don’t have a household budget, according to a 2009 study commissioned by the nonprofit National Foundation for Credit Counseling.

Although the findings are more than a year old (the new study is due out soon), they are consistent with the past two years. Following are a few findings from the interviews with American adults: • 58 percent say they don’t keep close track of their spending, • 32 percent say they have no savings, which is an even higher rate (48 percent) among Generation Y (generally ages 21-30), • 26 percent, or more than 58 million adults, admit to not paying all of their bills on time, • 23 percent report making a late credit card payment or missing one altogether, • 6 percent say they have credit card debt in excess of $10,000 or more from month to month, • 13 million adults reported they have debts in collection, are seriously considering filing for bankruptcy, or have already done so within the past three years. Many American adults know they aren’t doing a good job of tracking their finances. Forty-one percent of U.S. adults gave themselves a letter

grade of C, D or F regarding their knowledge of personal finance. Eighty percent said they would benefit from professional advice. I am no paragon of virtue when it comes to finances. I am in the majority of those who don’t have a budget, although I have met with a financial adviser who has helped me “save until it hurts” (in his words) into retirement accounts, 401K plans and savings for emergency purposes. I applaud the minority of those who have a budget. One thing the survey didn’t ask is if they follow that budget, but one is left to make that assumption. These are the people the politicians are referring to when they are speaking of government belttightening. So how do we move more Americans into that category? To start, the National Foundation of Credit Counseling has a free budget worksheet on its website at www.nfcc.org under the Consumer Tools button. The University of Minnesota Extension has pulled together contacts for a number of resources regarding personal finance at

its website www.extension.umn. edu/ResourceManagement. There people can find links to information and courses regarding financial management, such as Money Smart Families from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Rosemount Family Resource Center. Other current course offerings are in Andover, Blaine and Shakopee if people don’t mind the drive. Extension also offers an online course for $25 called Invest NOW: Money in Retirement (www.extension.umn.edu/FinancialSecurity/invest-now). Dakota County has a host of resources and courses related to personal finance at www. co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/ CaringFor/PersFinance. The Dakota County Community Development Agency (www. dakotacda.org) regularly offers Home Stretch Home Buyer Education courses for a $15 registration fee. I have taken the course. It is a great way to learn to budget for the move from a rental into homebuying. It should be expanded into a course for repeat homebuyers looking to move into a larger home. If everyone were required to

take such a course, I’m sure many of the foreclosures of the past few years could have been avoided as many people bought more home than they could afford. Although it is free, most people (64 percent, according to the survey) haven’t pulled a credit report for themselves in the past year. It might be like a splash of cold water in your face, but the credit report gives people insight into how potential creditors view them as a risk. Seeing the number might also motivate people to find ways to improve it. For the 80 percent of people who say they could benefit from professional advice, there are many financial advisers in Dakota County who can help people manage money and plan for the future. It is counter to most people’s nature to ask for help, but assistance is only a phone call away. If enough people make the call, then my least favorite political slogan may finally have merit. Tad Johnson is managing editor of Thisweek Newspapers. He is at editor.thisweek@ecm-inc. com.

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Fast-track, alternative teaching licensure should be scrutinized by Don Heinzman THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The rush in the Minnesota Legislature to make it easier for private sector subject experts to teach in Minnesota schools prompts the question: What’s the problem? The problem, according to surveys of school leaders in Minnesota, is not enough excellent teachers, particularly in math and science. Both the Minnesota Senate and Minnesota House of Representatives have passed bills for fasttrack alternative paths to getting a teaching license in Minnesota. Proponents say experts with “real life” experiences should be able to get a teaching license in a shorter time period to improve education of students in Minnesota. Gov. Mark Dayton has shown some support for a measure with

bi-partisan support, but has not said he will sign it. The 55,727 teachers in Minnesota who have invested time and money to get a four-year teaching degree and have passed a test to get a license are understandably concerned about their futures, should this measure become law. Education Minnesota, the teachers union, is wary and believes anyone from the private ranks who wants to get a teaching license through a fast-track alternative route ought to have a degree in the subject they want to teach. The problem isn’t that Minnesota needs better teachers in all grades and subjects. The problem is not enough Minnesota high school graduates with an interest in science and mathematics are becoming teachers. The answer

is simple. They can make more money as scientists and mathematicians in the private sector than they can teaching in the public school system. Until a way can be found to offer math and science graduates better wages, they are not going into the teaching profession. High school principals can’t offer a starting math and science teacher more money because the offer is determined by the single salary schedule which determines teacher pay and starting salaries. Teachers advance up the schedule based on years they’ve taught and additional college credits they’ve obtained. A way should be found to offer qualified teachers more money to teach critically short subject areas. For example, the University of Minnesota does not pay the same wages to English and medical school faculty. The average starting pay for a

licensed teacher with a four-year degree is $31,532, while the average salary for a Minnesota teacher is $48,489. The research shows how difficult it is to fill critical teaching positions. A survey of school superintendents taken by the Department of Education shows that the hardest positions to fill in order are: teachers of chemistry, physics, mathematics, special education (emotional behavior disorder) earth and space science, special education (learning disabilities) English as a Second Language, sixth- and eighth-grade science, and special education (developmentally disabled). Evidence shows why there is a shortage. In the year 2008, only 14 physics graduates became teachers, 205 in chemistry, 1,724 in mathematics. There is no shortage of elementary, middle school and high

school social studies, physical education and English teachers. In fact there is a surplus in those areas. Instead of shaking up the licensing of teachers in all high school subjects, the Legislature should target the law to encourage chemists, physicists and mathematicians in the private sector to use alternative, fast-track licensure pathways to enable them to teach in Minnesota schools. More thought should be given to this alternative licensing bill to be sure the real problem is addressed. Don Heinzman is chairman of the ECM Publishers Inc. Editorial Board. Thisweek Newspapers and the Dakota County Tribune are part of ECM. He is at don. heinzman@ecm-inc.com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

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‘Better Schools’ plan based on principles we can all get behind by Brad Meeks SPECIAL TO THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Over the past month, Gov. Mark Dayton has unveiled a seven-point plan to improve education and a budget proposal aligned with supporting that goal. While details of this effort will be known in the weeks and months ahead, it is hard to disagree with the principles in the plan. The research is clear that investing in early childhood education pays dividends long-term and that the achievement gap must be lowered for all students

in our state. Who would disagree that students should be able to read by third grade or that testing should be used to measure individual student success rather than aggregate school building success? In Farmington we not only agree with these principles but we already have strong programs in place to work on these initiatives. A key element of Dayton’s agenda is to invest in early childhood education, a defined area of strength for Farmington Schools. Our schools offer choice for parents to meet the needs of their kindergarten students and

numerous preschool and early childhood education options through our advanced Community Education department. In fact, our Wee Tigers preschool has over 400 enrolled, and in excess of 600 students take part in our Stepping Stones and Kid Connection programs. Students in these programs benefit from efforts that are aligned to ensure school readiness and build a strong foundation within each student for school success. When it comes to measuring student achievement, Dayton has advocated better testing and assessments that lead to better results for students. Farmington

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has adopted a “growth model” approach to measure achievement of each individual student in addition to the mandated state testing. This approach provides more meaningful data to help teachers personalize their approach to improving achievement. It is clear that the best way to improve student achievement is one student at a time. The seven-point plan redefines the role of the Department of Education as key supporter for students and makes bold statements to ensure the processes used to monitor achievement are fair and valuable in their approach.

As the discussion evolves in St. Paul regarding the governor’s education plan, the challenge facing the legislature will be to prepare and fund a plan that achieves the goal of “taking what is good and making it better.” There is no doubt that the programs are in place to help Farmington students benefit from such an approach. Brad Meeks is superintendent of Farmington Public Schools. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

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Miss Farmington Pageant to implement changes

Parental rights is topic of session by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Organizers expect moves will attract more contestants

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The annual Miss Farmington Pageant will include some changes in 2011, such as removal of the requirement to perform in a talent competition. competition) discourages some girls from applying and competing, because maybe their talent is soccer or hockey, and you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really do that on the stage,â&#x20AC;? Fogarty said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not everyone can sing and dance. And, really ultimately what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for in Miss Farmington is someone who is a great representative of our community, who is confident and outspoken and a good speaker. Whether or not she can tap dance is kind of irrelevant.â&#x20AC;? Instead of a talent competition, older Miss Farmington contestants will pick a topic they care about, a platform, and speak about it for 90 seconds during the competition. For the first time, the Miss Farmington title winner will have the opportunity to compete with 50 other pageant winners to become Miss Queen of the Lakes at the Minneapolis Aquatennial. Because of this opportunity, a new requirement was added, that candidates must be 18 by July 15, 2012. Candidates will also be judged on fashion and formal wear segments, interview and their answers to an on-stage question. Junior Miss Farmington candidates will compete in formal wear, fun fashion and have to answer an interview question with the judges. They will also answer an on-stage question, but they will get the list of possible questions before the compe-

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Miss Farmington Pageant contestants may have fewer reasons for stage fright this year. Under new program requirements, contestants in the age 17-19 bracket will no longer be required to perform in a talent competition. Other changes are also slated for the traditional pageant event held during Dew Days, this year scheduled from June 15-18. For the first time, a third age bracket of competition will be added to complement the Miss and Little Miss Farmington categories: Junior Miss Farmington for girls in sixth through eighth grade. The competition is eliminating its past practice of only taking the first people who apply to fill the limited number of available spots. Instead, a lottery system will be held for all three age brackets , with applications being accepted March 1 to April 1. Last year, all spots filled within hours, automatically eliminating those who were not able to be in line when registration opened. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not fair; not everyone was getting a fair chance,â&#x20AC;? said Christy Jo Fogarty, Miss Farmington Pageant chair, a Farmington City Council member and former Mrs. Minnesota. Under the new system, 12 names will be drawn to determine contestants in the older two age groups, and 15 names will be drawn for those who will compete for the Little Miss Farmington title, open to girls in second through third grades. The decision to cut the older contestantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; talent competition will allow the pageant to more closely reflect the ultimate goal of the competition: to find Farmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next great ambassador. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We think (the talent

tition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will be a little easier for them to do on stage, because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be familiar with the questions,â&#x20AC;? Fogarty said. Little Miss Farmington candidates will compete in formal wear, fun fashion, be interviewed by judges and make a poster about themselves. Applications will be accepted from March 1 to April 1 and will be available at City Hall, in local school offices and online at www. dewdays.com. The pageant kicks off Dew Days at 7 p.m. June 15 at Boeckman Middle School, 800 Denmark Ave. Dew Days planning is still under way; events scheduled so far include the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Big Wheel race, bed races and a Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Jazz Brunch. The grand parade is at 4 p.m. June 18 and follows the kiddie parade, which starts at 11 a.m. Dew Days is an annual event sponsored by CEEF, Castle Rock Empire Eureka Farmington Enhancement Group.

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Hawthorn Path, Lakeville. The 85-minute documentary explains concerns regarding governmental interventions over parental authority, and includes interviews with people who say theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve experienced such problems. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The average American â&#x20AC;Ś is completely oblivious to whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already happening to parental rights in our courts across the country. Â We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford to have our heads in the sand any longer,â&#x20AC;? Deming said.Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to educate ourselves, rise up, and do our part to re-establish and then preserve those same fundamental rights our parents and grandparents had when they were raising us and the generations that came before us.â&#x20AC;? For more information, visit www.parentalrights. org. Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

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A Farmington mom says parental rights are threatened by increasing government controls, and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organized an event to raise awareness and encourage others to get involved. Jean Deming, a homeschooling parent of four, cited concerns about a push for the United States to adopt the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Already adopted in most countries and supported by President Barack Obama, the treaty, Deming said, may seem harmless, but has dangerous implications for families. She explained that although the treaty promotes minimal health standards and protecting children from sex trafficking and other forms of abuse, it also gives children the â&#x20AC;&#x153;right to be heard,â&#x20AC;? by seeking govern-

mental review of parental decisions. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;in the best interest of the child principleâ&#x20AC;? would impose governmental oversight over parental decisions, she said. She said the law gives young people the right to choose their own religion and requires parents to provide them opportunities to practice whatever it is. Children would also have a legally enforceable right to leisure, according to Deming, who questioned the definition of â&#x20AC;&#x153;leisure.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is going on a bike ride OK-enough leisure, or will those 18 internationalists in Geneva say I need to provide my children a trip to Disney World every five years?â&#x20AC;? she asked. To raise awareness of parental rights, Deming has organized a public showing of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Childâ&#x20AC;? at 6:30 p.m. March 18 at Minnesota Valley Lutheran Church, 16075

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Our wonderful wife and mother went to be with her Lord suddenly on February 14, 2011. Jan was the epitome of love, courage and enduring faith. Her walk with the Lord set an example for her family and friends. She enjoyed spending summer days at the pool, boating on the lakes up north, driving the golf cart while her family played, and a good cup of coffee. Jan was born on August 22, 1961 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Morley and Alma Anderson. She met her husband, Randy Saby, at Bloomington Assembly of God Church and they wed in May of 1989. Shortly thereafter they started a family where they reside in Lakeville, Minnesota. She was so proud of her family as they were the center of her life and she was the center of theirs'. There was no better mother and friend. Jan is survived by her husband Randy; two children, Lauren and MacLain; father, Morley Anderson; three brothers, Jeff (Lisa) of Tustin, California, Doug (Susan) of Rosemount, and Dave of Seattle, Washington; In-laws, Marvin and June Saby of Clarkfield; brother and sister in-law, Paul and Stephanie Saby; and several nieces and nephews. Jan was preceded in death by her mother, Alma Anderson, and her grandparents. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Cedar Valley Church in Bloomington, MN. Interment was held in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Burnsville, MN.

Craig Howard Scott, age 52 of Rosemount and formerly of Cannon Falls, died unexpectedly of heart complications on Wednesday evening, February 16, 2011 at the San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown, Texas while on a racing trip with his son Dustin. Craig was born on August 30, 1958 in Farmington, the son of Howard and Geraldine â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gerriâ&#x20AC;? (Wille) Scott. He married Colleen Lundell on December 10, 1977 at St. Ansgarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church in Cannon Falls. In 1989 Craig founded his own trucking company Cobra Transportation. Considered a mechanical genius, Craigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garage was open 24 hours a day to all. Craig loved racing, riding motorcycles, snowmobiling, farming and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren Keiser and Isabelle. Although he lived a short life, he did more and experienced more than many people do in 100 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Gerri Scott; and father-in-law; Wayne Lundell. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Colleen; daughter, Jennifer (Marcus) Scott-Derickson and son, Dustin Scott, all of Rosemount; two grandchildren, Keiser and Isabelle Derickson; brother, Kevin (Sallie) Scott of Hampton; sisters, Bonnie Scott-Johnson of Cannon Falls and Sandra (Kevin) Wood of North Branch; mother-in-law, Ione Lundell of Cannon Falls and her family; and nieces, nephews, loving family and friends. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at First English Lutheran Church, 511 W. Belle St., Cannon Falls, with Pastor Phillip Ruud officiating. Interment followed at the Cannon Falls Cemetery. Visitation was be held on Monday, February 21 from 5-8 p.m. at Lundberg Funeral Home in Cannon Falls. There was also a visitation at the church on Tuesday from 1-2 p.m. Active pallbearers will be John Meyer, Time Kreitz, Mike Hernke, Mark Lundell, Randy Thompson, Mike Paschke and Mitch Pettersen. Honorary pallbearers are all his fellow racers and the crew at Cobra Transportation. Arrangements by Lundberg Funeral Home in Cannon Falls. On-line condolences may be directed to www.lundbergfuneral.com

Age 97, of Farmington, passed away peacefully on Feb.15, 2011. Rose was born on June 22, 1913 in the small mining town of Tollerburg, CO where her father set dynamite for blasting. She was one of eleven children born to Joseph and Anna Wertin. When still a baby her family moved to Wathena, KS to farm. Rose graduated from high school in 1931. She attended Business College, and then worked as a bookkeeper. Rose married Richard Beyer on October 16, 1937, and they began their married life in Beatrice, NE. They also spent several years in Fergus Falls, MN before moving to Farmington in 1951. Richard and Rose instilled a deep faith in their eight children. The daily rosary was an important part of their life as was Sunday Mass celebrated as a family. In retirement they attended daily Mass. Rose taught herself to cook after she was married and her baking and cooking skills were outstanding. The memory of her Christmas baking; a numerous variety of cookies and candy, home-made cinnamon rolls, banana bread and cinnamon bread, is one of her precious gifts to her family. Gardening was one of Roseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passions. She always had big vegetable gardens surrounded by flowers, raising enough to freeze and can for the family. She gardened into her 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on a smaller scale but still with flowers surrounding her home and her garden. Rose also loved to sew and made most of the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing when they were young. In later years she made many beautiful, colorful quilts that are still treasured by her family. Rose is remembered for her wonderful, caring personality full of charm and laughter. She taught her family compassion, charity and tolerance for others. What a role model she has been for her family! Rose was preceded in death by husband, Richard; son, Ray; daughter, Roberta Bany; siblings, Anne Urbanski, Mary Blanchard, Kate Kline, Bill, Henry, Francis, George, Joseph, John and Marvin Wertin . She is survived by daughters, Rita (Don) Corrigan and Rose (Robert) Turek; sons, Richard (Mary Rita), Ronald (Kathy), Roger (Diane), Rex Beyer (life partner Nick Meyer); daughter-in-law, Janet Beyer-Gilbertson and son-in-law, Mark Bany; 23 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was Monday (2/21) at St. Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church, 22120 Denmark Ave., Farmington. Interment church cemetery. White Funeral Home Farmington 651-463-7374 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

age 59 of Eagan, passed away peacefully on 2/16/11 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Zirbel & Charlotte Englebert Zirbel. He is survived by Brenda, his loving wife of 39 years, and his children Justin (Maren) & Jenna Zirbel, grandchildren Renna, Ella & Maya, sisters Gloria (Charles) Boulais & Julie Odynski, brothers William Robert (Suzanne) & James (Kathy) Zirbel, and many other devoted relatives & friends. Fran was born December 22, 1951, in Green Bay, WI. When he was a young boy, his family moved to Aberdeen, SD. He graduated in 1969 from Aberdeen Central High School, Aberdeen, South Dakota. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in San Diego, CA from 1971-1975, serving as a class E5 radioman. He married Brenda Jane Rea in Aberdeen, South Dakota on December 22, 1971. After his honorable discharge from the Navy, he and Brenda returned to Aberdeen where he graduated from Northern State College in 1977. Their son Justin was born November 21, 1977, and daughter Jenna followed on September 30, 1985. Fran worked for many years as a manager at Cabinets Universal in Aberdeen, South Dakota. In 1986, the family moved to Eagan, MN. Fran worked at Cabinetree before starting his own design and remodeling business, Cabinets Etc. of Burnsville in 1989. For 20 years, Fran took great pride in designing and building beautiful kitchens, bathrooms, and other areas of the home, not only creating functional living spaces, but creating areas where families come together. For many people, he started as their kitchen designer and ended up as their friend. Fran loved to hunt and fish, especially alongside his son, brothers, father and friends. He delighted in his three granddaughters and spending time with his family, especially up north by the lake. He loved to tell jokes, help anyone in need, and bring laughter to the world. His quick wit and generous heart will be immensely missed by all who knew and loved him. Fran lived fully with and courageously fought lung cancer the last 20 months of his life. Franâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funeral service will be held at 1pm on Saturday, February 19, at Peace Church, 2180 Glory Drive, Eagan, MN. Visitation will be held from 5-8pm on Friday, February 18, at White Funeral Home, 12804 Nicollet Ave. South in Burnsville, and also one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, on Tuesday, February 22, at 11:30am.

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Megan Haenszel, daughter of Brian and Annette Haenszel of Eagan, and Jesse Chlebeck, son of Dave and Terri Chlebeck of Seattle (formerly of Eagan), were married on December 18, 2010 at St. John Neumann Church in Eagan. Megan and Jesse are 2004 graduates of Eagan High School and 2008 graduates of The College of Idaho. The couple currently lives in Boise, Idaho. Jesse is in his third year of Medical School at the University of Washington and Megan is an Executive Assistant at a beer and wine distributor.

Congratulations! Lindsey Andersen was awarded a Juris Doctor degree from William Mitchell College of Law on Saturday, January 15, 2011. Lindsey is the daughter of Doug and Ann Andersen of Apple Valley. She is a 2004 graduate of Apple Valley High School, and a 2008 graduate of Drake University.

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NOTICE OF EUREKA TOWNSHIP ANNUAL TOWN MEETING AND ELECTION Notice is hereby given that Eureka Township, Dakota County, Minnesota will, on Tuesday, March 8, 2011; conduct its Annual Town Meeting and Election of Town Officers. In case of bad weather, the Annual Town Meeting and Election may be postponed until the following Tuesday, March 15, 2011. The election polls will be open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, at which time the voters will elect: One (1) Town Supervisor Seat 1 - 3 year term One (1) Town Supervisor Seat 2 - 3 year term The Annual Meeting will commence at 8:15 pm to conduct all necessary business prescribed by law. The Annual Election and Meeting will be held at the following location: Eureka Town Hall 25043 Cedar Ave Board of Canvas will meet on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 7:00 pm in the Eureka Town Hall. Nanett Sandstrom Clerk of Eureka 2/18/11 & 2/25/11 2509063 2/18-2/25/11

DOCUMENT 00-1113 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS City of Elko New Market Wagner Park Shelter Elko New Market, Minnesota comm. no. 3.2008132.00 14 February 2011 Owner: City of Elko New Market 601 Main Street Elko New Market, Minnesota 55020 Contact Mark Nagel 952-461-2777 Architect: BWBR Architects 380 St. Peter Street, Suite 600 St. Paul MN 55102 Contact Steven Erickson 651-290-1935 Sealed Bids will be received by the Owner until 10:00 AM, March 8, 2011. Bids submitted after that time will be returned unopened. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. A single bid will be received for all construction. Bids may not be withdrawn or modified within 60 days after Bids are opened. The Owner's intent of award or judgment will be announced within that period. Documents are on file for examination at the Builders' Exchanges of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Austin, Mankato, La Crosse, Rochester, the McGraw Hill Construction Data in Minneapolis, Reed Construction Data in Minneapolis, the National Association of Minority Contractors Plan Room, and at the Architect's office. Bidding Documents are available in complete sets only from: Engineering Repro Systems 2007 East 24th Street Minneapolis MN 55404 612-722-2303 Orders: mpls.orders@ersdigital.com Information: info@ersdigital.com Planwell: planwell_admin@ersdigital.com Prime Contract Bidders may obtain up to 3 complete sets of Bidding Documents at a non-refundable deposit of $50.00 per set. Other interested parties may obtain complete sets of Bidding Documents at a non-refundable cost of $50.00 per set. In addition to deposit or purchase cost, there is a non-refundable shipping charge of $10.00 per set of documents. Make all checks payable to BWBR Architects. Submit separate checks for deposits and for non-refundable charges. Deposits will be forfeited if documents are not returned in usable condition within 30 days after Bids are opened. A Bid Security in the amount of 5% of the maximum Bid amount, including Alternates, is required. The Bid Security shall be a bid bond or certified check, payable to the Owner. The successful Bidder shall furnish Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond in full amount of the Contract prior to execution of the Contract. The Owner may make investigations as deemed necessary to determine the qualifications and ability of the Bidders to perform the work. Policies regarding equal employment opportunity apply to this project. The Owner reserves the right to reject Bids in whole or in part, and to waive bidding informalities or irregularities. END OF DOCUMENT 2514362 2/25/11

PUBLIC NOTICE New Market Township Annual Meeting and Election The Citizens of the Township of New Market in the County of Scott and State of Minnesota, who are qualified to vote at General Elections are hereby notified that the Annual Township Election and Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 in the New Market Township Hall, 8950 230th St. E., Lakeville, Mn., located at the corner of Cty Rd 29 and Cty Rd 91. Voting hours are from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. To be elected are one (1) Supervisor for a term of three (3) years and one (1) Treasure for a term of two (2) years. Township Question - Five Member Board Shall Option A, providing for a five-member town board of supervisors, be adopted for the government of the town? Absentee Voter Information: To obtain an absentee ballot application contact the Township Clerk at 952-461-1920. Voters can also vote at the County Government Office Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Saturday March 5, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The Annual Meeting will be held at approximately 8:30 PM for the following purposes: To levy money for the annual Township budget and to do any other business proper to be done at said meeting. In case of inclement weather, the Annual Election and Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at the same time and place. LeRoy Clausen Township Clerk 2503614 2/18-2/25/11

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The Farmington Knights of Columbus Council 2400 will host a pancake breakfast from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 6, at the Church of St. Michael, 22120 Denmark Ave., Farmington. Pancakes, sausage links, and scrambled eggs will be served along with coffee, juice and water. A free-will The Church of St. Mi- offering will be accepted. chael in Farmington will All proceeds will go towards host a fundraising breakfast local charities.

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Annual Town Meeting and Election of Officers Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Credit River Township, in the County of Scott, State of Minnesota, that the Annual Election of Town Officers and Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. The Election will be held at the Credit River Town Hall at 18985 Meadow View Blvd. Polls will open at 7:00 am and close at 8:00 pm to elect the following town officers: Supervisor Seat C for a three (3) year term Supervisor Seat E for a three (3) year term Treasurer for a two (2) year term Also on the ballot will be the question: Shall Option B, providing for the appointment of the clerk and treasurer by the town board, be adopted for the government of the town? The Annual Meeting will commence at 8:30 pm on March 8, at the Legends Club, located at 8670 Credit River Blvd., Prior Lake, MN 55372 to conduct all necessary town business as prescribed by law. If inclement weather should occur on the above scheduled date, the Annual Meeting and Election would be held on the third Tuesday in March at the above scheduled times and places. Cathy Haugh (/s) Township Clerk Credit River Township 2511423 2/18-2/25/11

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THISWEEK February 25, 2011

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Sports Standings Boys basketball Team Eagan Eastview Lakeville South Apple Valley B Kennedy Lakeville North Burnsville Rosemount Prior Lake B Jefferson

Conference W L 12 3 12 3 12 3 10 5 8 7 8 7 5 10 3 12 3 12 2 13

Overall W L 19 4 18 4 17 6 14 9 13 10 10 13 10 12 6 17 6 17 4 17

Tuesday, Feb 22 • Lakeville South at Bloomington Kennedy, 7:15 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson at Lakeville North, 7:15 p.m. Friday, Feb 25 • Lakeville North at Apple Valley, 7:15 p.m. • Lakeville South at Eastview, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Mar 1 • Lakeville North at Rosemount, 7:15 p.m. • Eagan at Lakeville South, 7:15 p.m. Friday, Mar 4 • Lakeville South at Burnsville, 7:15 • Bloomington Jefferson at Eastview, 7:15 p.m. • North Prior Lake at Lakeville North, 7:15 p.m.

Girls basketball Team

Conference W L Lakeville North 17 0 Eastview 13 4 B Kennedy 12 5 B Jefferson 11 6 Prior Lake 11 6 Apple Valley 7 10 Eagan 7 10 Rosemount 4 13 Burnsville 3 14 Lakeville South 0 17

Overall W L 23 2 19 6 16 9 18 7 14 11 11 14 10 15 9 16 6 19 1 24

Friday, February 25 • Apple Valley at Lakeville North, 7:15 p.m. • Eastview at Lakeville South, 7:15 p.m.

Boys Hockey Team

Conference W L T Burnsville 15 1 2 Apple Valley 13 4 1 Eagan 12 4 2 B Jefferson 12 4 2 Lakeville South 12 5 1 Lakeville North 7 11 0 Prior Lake 5 11 2 Eastview 5 11 2 Rosemount 3 15 0 B Kennedy 0 18 0

Overall W L T 17 4 4 18 6 1 17 6 2 14 8 3 15 8 1 10 14 1 8 13 4 8 16 2 6 20 0 2 23 0

Thursday, Feb. 24 • Winona at Lakeville South, 7 p.m. • Owatonna at Lakeville North, 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 • Winona/Lakeville South winner vs. Farmington/Rochester John Marshall winner, 11:30 a.m., Rochester Rec Center • Lakeville North/Owatonna winner vs. Rochester Century/Rochester Mayo winner, 5:30 p.m., Rochester Rec Center. Friday, March 4 • Section 1AA finals, Rochester Rec Center

Girls Hockey Team

Conference W L T Lakeville South 15 1 2 Rosemount 14 3 1 Lakeville North 13 5 0 Eastview 12 5 1 Eagan 10 6 2 Burnsville 8 9 0 Prior Lake 6 12 0 B Jefferson 5 12 0 Apple Valley 3 15 0 B Kennedy 0 18 0

Overall W L T 21 2 2 19 5 1 19 6 0 16 7 2 14 9 2 11 13 0 8 17 0 9 16 0 6 20 0 1 24 0

Thursday, February 24 • Lakeville South vs Hill Murray, 1 p.m. Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul Friday, February 25 • Edina/Rosemount winner vs Lakeville Suth/Hill Murray winner, 6 p.m., Xcel Energy Center • Edina/Rosemount loser vs Lakeville South/Hill Murray loser, Ridder Arena, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Saturday, February 26 • Class AA finals, 7 p.m. Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul • Third-place game 4 p.m. Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul • Consolation final, noon, Ridder Arena, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

Farmington Boys Basketball Team Chaska Shakopee New Prague Chanhassen Red Wing Farmington Northfield Holy Angels

Conference W L 10 1 8 3 7 4 7 4 5 6 3 8 3 8 1 10

Overall W L 19 4 14 9 17 6 11 11 13 10 9 14 4 18 5 18

Friday, Feb 25 • Farmington at New Prague, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Mar 1 • Chanhassen at Farmington, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Mar 4 • Farmington at Red Wing, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball Team Farmington Shakopee New Prague Chanhassen Red Wing Chaska Northfield Holy Angels

Conference W L 10 3 10 3 10 3 10 3 6 7 4 9 1 12 1 12

Overall W L 21 3 20 5 18 7 16 8 15 8 10 15 8 16 5 20

Friday, Feb 18 • Northfield at Farmington, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb 22 • Farmington at Chaska, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb 25 • New Prague at Farmington, 7:30 p.m.

Boys Hockey Team Holy Angels New Prague Farmington Red Wing Chanhassen Northfield Shakopee Chaska

Conference W L T 12 1 1 10 3 1 7 7 0 7 7 0 5 9 0 5 9 0 5 9 0 4 10 0

Overall W L T 16 8 1 13 11 1 13 12 0 9 17 0 11 13 1 10 15 0 7 18 0 6 17 2

Thursday, Feb 24 • Farmington at Rochester John Marshall, 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 • Farmington/John Marshall winner vs. Winona/Lakeville South winner, 11:30 a.m., Rochester Rec Center.

Photo by Andy Rogers

Lakeville South’s Morgan Fritz-Ward, No. 11, scores in the Section 1AA final Feb. 18 in Owatonna.

Cougars feel like they have something special Senior-laden girls hockey team nets another trip to state by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

For the second time in three years, the Lakeville South girls hockey team is playing in the Class AA state tournament. It’s something that’s been on the players’ minds since they fell one game short a year ago. “I’ve been waiting for this all year,” goalie Chelsea Laden said. “We’ve been talking about this every day.” The Cougars earned a high rank and won more games than most teams in Minnesota, losing just twice during the regular season. Of all the teams at state, including the Class A teams, only Minnetonka has more wins than South. Still, the season wasn’t full of high fives and easy victories.

“We struggled a lot and won a lot of games we shouldn’t have won,” head coach Perry Wilkinson said. “We kept it together and played well when we needed to.” The girls were favored to win Section 1AA, but if anything that made them feel more uneasy. Last year, they were the No. 1 seed, but fell short in the final. “We had a ton of pressure, at least the coaches did,” Wilkinson said. “What happened last year was always in the back of our mind.” The Cougars couldn’t forget about it, so they used it as motivation. “We tried to put it out of our minds, but we couldn’t,” forward Morgan FritzWard said. As the No. 1 seed, the Cougars beat No. 3 Farmington, 6-2, in the Section 1AA final Feb. 18 in Owatonna. After a slow start, FritzWard tied the game at 1-1 with an assist from Anna-

beth Smith. The Cougars never trailed again. FritzWard ended up with a hat trick. Mara Post had two goals and an assist and Ari Reid scored the other goal. Haleigh Zward and Krystal Baumann scored the goals for Farmington. Laden had 17 saves for Lakeville South, while Farmington’s Jessica Erchul had 22. “I had it easy,” Laden said. “I’m so proud of the girls.” Players could tell right away that this wasn’t going to be a repeat of last year’s final. “The locker room was definitely different,” Laden said. “We weren’t all uptight. We knew we just have to get it done.” With the weight off its shoulders, South feels like it can go out and play. South played Hill Murray in the state quarterfinals at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. The state tournament features a consolation round

and a third-place game, so the team is guaranteed at least two games. In 2009, the girls went 0-2, losing to Stillwater and Eagan. This year, they would like to see what it’s like to celebrate at the tourney. “I think we have something special,” Wilkinson said. Most team members know what it’s like to play at state. Current members on the 2009 state tournament roster are Laden, Reid, Post, Dani Buehrer, Sam Moore, Tori Bailey, Darby Lindgren, K.K. Naasz and Kelli Burstein. Fritz-Ward sat out her sophomore year because of transfer rules. “We’re going to follow those veterans as far as they’ll take us,” Wilkinson said. Tournament experience may be the team’s biggest weapon. “It’s the same old hockey game,” Wilkinson said. “It’s brighter lights, but they’ve done this hundreds of

times.” What’s it going to take to win? “Just don’t give up and a lot of practice,” Fritz-Ward said. “It’s our focus and discipline that sets us apart from other teams.” Fritz-Ward has a teamhigh 27 goals and 34 assists. Moore has 40 assists and scored 23 times. Post added 25 goals and 18 assists. Any state-caliber team has a top goalie and South is no different. Laden, who is one of the five finalists for Let’s Play Hockey Senior Goalie of the Year Award, has a .929 save percentage, but she’s quick to deflect any praise. “Coaches have told me that I carry the team on my back a lot, but the girls carry me,” Laden said. With a win against Hill Murray, South would play either Rosemount or Edina at 6 p.m. Friday. Andy Rogers is at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Lake-Liners reach new heights at Target Center by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

with where we placed and how our season went this year,” assistant coach Gena Buckley said. They also had their highest-ever high kick score with their “Top Gun” routine at the Section 1AAA meet Feb. 12 at Bloomington Kennedy. High kick has some fierce competition in the section with state qualifiers Eastview, Apple Valley and Faribault taking three of the top four spots at state.

The Lakeville North dance team’s motto this season was “soar to new heights,” and that’s exactly what it did. Using their Bon Jovi mix routine titled “Hopes and Dreams,” the LakeLiners finished seventh in the state jazz meet last weekend at Target Center in Minneapolis. Seventh was the team’s highest finish ever. The dancers would have liked to make the fiRogers is at nal round (top five), but Andy Photo by Rick Orndorf “we are beyond happy andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. The Lakeville North dance team performs at Target Center on Feb. 19. The Lake-Liners finished in seventh place. For more pictures, visit www.Thisweeklive.com.

Sports Briefs Wrestlers go down to the wire in Section 2AAA For the first time since 2006, the Lakeville North wrestling team advanced to the second round during the team section tournament. Both Lakeville North and Lakeville South had tight quarterfinals matches that came down to tiebreakers in Section 2AAA in Chanhassen on Feb. 19. As the No. 6 seed, Lakeville North defeated No. 3 Chaska/Chanhassen 34-33 using the criteria of who had the most falls (4-3). Brent Gothmann, Lucas Westrich, Tom Hanson, Anton Kalista, Aaron Baker, Ben Krynski and Aaron Almedina got the wins. In the next round, No. 2 seed Shakopee put an end to North’s run winning 55-15. Westrich, Hanson and Kalista got the points. It was the first time since 2006 Lakeville North won a first-round match in the team section tournament.

Lakeville North beat Farmington 47-30 on Feb. 18, 2006, in Section 1AAA. No. 4 seed Lakeville South lost to No. 5 Bloomington Kennedy 3433 using the criteria of most first match points (14-11). South’s points came from victories by Dalton Peterson, Nick Foss, Austin Britnell, Kyle Fatturi, Eric Hensel, Zane Petersen and Corey Myers. No. 8 Farmington also lost in the first round to No. 1 seeded Prior Lake 78-4. Carl Elmer was the only victor for the Tigers. All three teams will participate in the Section 2AAA individual tournament on Saturday at Prior Lake. The top two wrestlers in each weight class will move on to state on March 4 at the Xcel Energy Center. Farmington’s Elmer is the top ranked wrestler in the section at 140 pounds. For Lakeville South, Hensel (171), Tom Peterson (189) and Zane Petersen (215) are the favorites.

North’s Zach Goldberg is variety of race condition tops at 125. experiences to draw upon, as Ben does, the negative effect they have on the performance is minimal,” Heilman said. “They favor a skier like Ben.” Saxton has skied in sevLakeville North junior Ben Saxton was the fast- eral races outside of the est Nordic skier at the state state this year including the meet last weekend in Bi- National Championships in Rumford, Maine Jan. 5-9. wabik. As a junior, he’ll have the He skied the freestyle and classic races in a combined opportunity to defend his time of 29 minutes, 5.7 sec- state title next year. Until onds, nearly 10 seconds fast- then he’ll run for the Panther track and cross country er than any other skier. Saxton was in fifth place teams. “He dedicates training after the freestyle race 18 year-round to continuous seconds behind the leader. “We was feeling the pres- strength and endurance and sure of having a target on his skill development through back being the one everyone multiple sports that complewas chasing all season and ment each other,” Heilman he was expected to win,” his said. His teammate Lewis coach Rich Heilman said. He went from being the Kunik wasn’t far behind at hunted to the hunter in the 17th place and Danny Hanclassic race and passed ev- son was at 69th. Lakeville South’s Jake eryone to win. The course was icy, but it was the same Panzer finished in 24th. For the girls, Lakeville for everyone. “When a skier is very North finished sixth overall, confident and has had a three points behind Min-

Saxton wins state Nordic title

neapolis South. Michelle Ferguson was the fastest Panther coming in fifth. Amanda Wilson was 35th, Amy Ferguson 57th, Nicole Naatjes 68th, Sara Nelson 100th, Cassie Nickisch 110th and Julia Bodnaruk 113th. For Lakeville South, Maggie Singer was 95th and Jane Kirby 106th. Saxton will be racing in the Junior Olympics Races at Theodore Wirth Park in March with Michelle Ferguson and Kunik.

Lakeville North baseball hosts pancake breakfast Lakeville North baseball is hosting an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 12, at Applebee’s, 18404 Kenrick Ave., Lakeville. Cost is $5. There will be raffles, silent auctions (including Joe Mauer-autographed items and Twins tickets) and more.

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friends in bands, and he attended many of their shows. His interest drove him to â&#x20AC;&#x153;get creative,â&#x20AC;? and he began taking pictures and videos at the events, hopeful that he could help bands promote their work, build appreciation for his favorite music and perhaps turn his passion into a business venture. When he thought he had enough material, Dupont started JamsSpace.com with the help of website programmer Nate Reimnitz, a 21-year-old Farmington High School alumnus. JamsSpace.com is an online, commercial-free reggae rock music station continuously streaming music from a repertoire of about 1,100 titles by bands Dupont most enjoys. Dupont relies on his own appreciation of and experience with the genre to decide which bands he includes on the site. JamsSpace.com users can listen to singles or albums free, and can purchase the music using an iTunes icon. Dupont and Reimnitz collect 5 percent of the sales, but revenues gener-

ated so far are still under $100, not enough for iTunes to send the first paycheck. But, Dupont is encouraged about the possibilities online radio offers. Listeners from around the world have been tuning in to JamsSpace.com; they are located in six continents and from over 1,000 cities worldwide. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All from my front porch in Farmington,â&#x20AC;? Dupont marveled. At first, he worried nobody would come to the site. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I equated it to running on the front steps naked â&#x20AC;Ś what if nobody cares?â&#x20AC;? Dupont said. Facebook proved to be a great tool for gathering fans, and he has watched the number of visitors to his site grow; in a recent month, unique visits almost doubled from about 2,000 visitors to 3,800, he said. One of the goals in building JamsSpace.com is to keep content fresh and offer quality music, and also connect bands and fans. He and Reimnitz meet regularly to collaborate, and are working to build awareness of the music, develop a strong fan following, and improve the site.

For example, Reimnitz is now tinkering with ways to allow users to play the music from their phones, eliminating the need for an iPod. One day, Dupont hopes to broadcast live from concerts he has helped promote. Recently, he arranged a show at the Cabooze bar in Minneapolis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had 250 people there with three weeks notice,â&#x20AC;? Dupont said. Still, Dupont hopes the site will begin bringing in some much-needed income; his wife is a homemaker, and they have gone from living in a $500,000 home to renting a small house and struggling to pay the bills. Dupont said he wants to begin selling ad space on JamsSpace.com, but is somewhat hampered in his efforts because reggae music includes an opposition to capitalism. JamsSpace.com visitors do prove to be consumers. When an apartment listing publication purchased a banner ad, it received 5,000 hits, Dupont said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My job is to find our next sponsor.â&#x20AC;?

Expansion/from 1A over into the neighboring homes. Linda Fisher, spokeswoman for Malt-O-Meal, said the company plans to scale back its parking plan to meet the 50-foot requirement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the Planning Commission was very thorough and very thoughtful in their decision,â&#x20AC;? she said in an interview with Thisweek. Malt-O-Meal and the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planning department originally sought a vacation of the 155-foot easement, which has been in place since the mid1990s to serve as a buffer between single-family homes to the north and the former New Morning Windows factory to the south. The easement was an obstacle to potential expansion. The Planning Commission denied the application for vacation and instead discussed the compromise with Malt-O-Meal officials for several hours.

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The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aspirations center on an expansion of its office facilities within the Fairfield Business Campus Laura Adelmann is at laura. over the next several years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will provide us with adelmann@ecm-inc.com. the opportunity to expand in the future,â&#x20AC;? said Paul Holzhueter, Malt-O-Meal vice president of business development, at the meeting. Malt-O-Meal opened its Lakeville office at 20802

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dents were limited to three tickets for a family plus a couple more for an overflow room with a television. At Lakeville North the limit would have been two. The cost for holding the ceremony at Roy Wilkins is abut $11,000 with a $7,000 cost to bus people to the venue. The site can hold al-

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Kensington Blvd., in February 2010. The company relocated 120 administrative and technological research employees from its Northfield and Minneapolis offices to the former Hearth and Home Technologies building in Lakeville. This and the New Morning Windows site would comprise the campus. The move allowed the company to segregate manufacturing from administration, Fisher said at the time. Recently, the company completed a remodeling of its current office facilities, providing space for an additional 100 employees â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in addition to the current 200 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to be hired or relocated over the next several years, Holzhueter said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a $20 million payroll in Lakeville,â&#x20AC;? he said. The company hired landscape architect Stephen Mastey to develop an arboreal screen to ensure that the homes to the north of the campus would not suffer negative aesthetic effects from two-story office building that Malt-O-Meal could construct. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We aim to enhance the existing forest by strategic placement of large white pines, so in the winter we can add great year-round screening,â&#x20AC;? Mastey said at the meeting.

homes north of the conservation easement have consistently expressed opposition to vacation of the easement â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and to the potential construction of a two-story building. Jim Reiter, one of those residents, said a two-story building would impede his backyardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s view. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People in the office building could be looking at my swimming pool,â&#x20AC;? Reiter said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I never would have built this property if I had known there would be development there.â&#x20AC;? Malt-O-Meal hosted two neighborhood meetings in the past six months to address the concerns of Reiter and his neighbors, who do not want to see a heavily trafficked office park in their backyards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very committed to being good neighbors ... and compromise is something neighbors do,â&#x20AC;? Fisher said. To allow for development within the conservation easement (but without vacation), the City Council is required to provide written consent with its vote. It is expected to vote on this in March. Ultimately, Malt-O-Meal is pleased with the outcome of the vote. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a complicated situation,â&#x20AC;? Fisher said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and I think the commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision was very fair to both sides.â&#x20AC;?

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E-mail Aaron Vehling at aaron. vehling@ecm-inc.com.

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most 4,000 people, a number much more amenable to hosting nearly 900 graduating seniors. Students get two free tickets. Additional tickets cost $4 apiece. The projected $22,000 from ticket sales would cover operating expenses. School Board Member Kathy Lewis said this was a nice alternative to having it

in Lakeville. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you have a community ceremony, you have to be able to allow the community to attend,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It makes very little sense to hold it in the community if no one from the community can attend.â&#x20AC;? E-mail Aaron Vehling at aaron. vehling@ecm-inc.com.

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Cigarettes/from 1A ies). That is up a few percentage points from 2007. For ninth-grade marijuana use, it was around 10 percent in 2007 and dropped a few percentage points in 2010. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a challenge for us,â&#x20AC;? Johnson said.

Alcohol More than 50 percent of 12th-graders drank alcohol in the past year, according to the survey. This is down a few points from 2007. About 20 percent of ninth-graders drank alcohol in that same amount of time, down almost 10 percent from 2007. The percentage of sixth-graders stayed flat at less than 5 percent. The survey also delineated by gender cases of binge drinking.

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will be a great example of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family caring for one another.â&#x20AC;? Bohline said a 2009 survey of Hosannaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s congregation found that 75 percent of people considered ministry with and for seniors an important initiative.

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of 12th-graders used cigarettes in the month running up to the survey, according to the results. This is down from nearly 25 percent in 2007. Use among ninth-graders is up from 2007, but only slightly and still under 10 percent. The numbers get more troubling, Johnson said, when you look at the other forms of tobacco. She passed around to the School Board samples of flavored cigars, some that smelled like candy and various sweet delicacies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no surprise who theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re targeting,â&#x20AC;? Johnson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attractive marketing.â&#x20AC;? Attractive enough to chip away at some of the stigma surrounding cigarettes. About 31 percent of 12th-graders reported

City Council has debated cutting that funding, a move instigated by Mayor Mark Bellows. Bellows, who is a pastor and therapist at a recovery church, opposes the expenditure for numerous reasons, including questioning the viability of the method of prevention the position represents and if it is even the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job to be involved in such things. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a philosophical discussion about what services are ours (the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s),â&#x20AC;? Bellows said, adding that it seems like a superfluous expense at a time when the city needs to focus on the basics. There is no consensus among the council as to whether or not to kick in the money beyond June. Johnson said that among the next steps for address-

smoking cigars in that month prior to the survey, Johnson said. To add to the complexity of the situation, 23 percent of 12th-graders reported using some form of smokeless tobacco, such as chew. Twelfth-grade male use of ecstasy, cocaine and hallucinogens has been cut in half or more since the 2007 survey. Among girls, whose use was already significantly less than their male counterparts, use has dropped very slightly; except for ecstasy consumption, which ticked up a point from 4 percent in 2007 to 5 percent in 2010.

Budgets The city of Lakeville funds a portion of Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position â&#x20AC;&#x201C; about $19,000. As part of an effort to cut expenses, the

theater, library, lounge, craft/hobby room and dining area. There would be underground parking, in addition to some surface-level stalls Kingsley would share with the Chart House. The property, said Lakeville Planning Director Daryl Morey, actually consists of two lots: one for the senior facility and the other for future office use. A 100-foot buffer between the shore and the facility would be created through the deeding of property to the city. Klamath Trail would be widened to improve a right-turn lane. Lakeville is already home to one continuumof-care senior facility. Highview Hills went up in 2009, offering the first assisted- and memory-care facilities in Lakeville. Highview Hills, located at Highview Avenue and County Road 50, is a 225,000-square-foot facility that offers 75 independent, 44 assisted-living, and 24 memory-care units.

E-mail Aaron Vehling at aaron.vehling@ecm-inc.com.

The Kingsley Shores facility would be located on land adjacent to the Chart House and developed by Southview Senior Living Management. Frank Schoeben, former Chart House owner and current owner of the property on which the facility would sit, told the Planning Commission the project has been a handful of years in the making. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been working with the city for six-anda-half years on trying to make this a reality,â&#x20AC;? he said. Kingsley Shores would include 101 units total, including 23 independentliving, 46 assisted-living and 32 memory-care units. But it does not stop there. It would also have E-mail Aaron Vehling at aaron. a fitness center, salon/spa, vehling@ecm-inc.com.

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clude a 7,000-square-foot, 397-seat chapel and classrooms. The facility would be operated in conjunction with Ebenezer Management Services, an affiliate of Fairview Hospital. Hayes told the Planning Commission there is â&#x20AC;&#x153;significant demandâ&#x20AC;? for the facility, which is to be completed by 2012 should the City Council approve it. Hosannaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lead pastor, Bill Bohline, said in a letter to the congregation last fall that the housing facility at Hosanna is designed to be attached to the west end of the 115,000-squarefoot church building. The church and the facility will share a covered drop-off and entryway and other services, such as a cafeteria, bank, and general store, he wrote. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There will be countless opportunities for intergenerational ministries with our Hosanna children visiting and entertaining the residents and the residents coming our way for worship, study, or to volunteer,â&#x20AC;? Bohline said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It

Johnson and Korsch said that less than 20 percent of 12th-grade boys said they consumed five or more drinks in a row in the two weeks before the survey. This was down more than 10 percent from 2007. The girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; numbers stayed flat from 2007 to 2010 at a little more than 20 percent. Johnson attributes some of the reduction to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social host ordinance, which holds adults accountable for hosting alcohol-laden parties. She said that other helpful factors are Students Against Drunk Driving, the mock car crash at the high schools and collaborations between the Lakeville Police Department and Lakeville Liquors.

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Thisweekend Film fest puts studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work on the big screen IMAX Theatre plays host to District 196 Film Festival on March 5 IN BRIEF The District 196 Film Festival runs from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 5, at the Great Clips IMAX Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley. The event is open to the public and tickets are $5 at the door. Doors open at 7:45 a.m. Photo submitted

All but one of the nearly four dozen entries received the green light to be screened. Because submission guidelines barred films that glamorize drug use, violence or other outrĂŠ behavior, â&#x20AC;&#x153;one film is not going to make it because of inappropriate material,â&#x20AC;? Hubbard said.

Rosemount High School 12th-grader Dominic Ollhoff edits â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chopsticks of Fury,â&#x20AC;? his submission in the District 196 Film Festival. A panel of judges that includes an independent film producer and a professional animator will evaluate the films, and a firstand second-place winner will be named in each category, with prizes such as

thisweekend briefs Chicago to perform Comedy club Comedian Warren B. at Mystic Lake Hall with special guest Ryan Legendary rock band Chicago will take the Mystic Showroom stage for an 8 p.m. performance Friday, May 13. Tickets are available for $59 and $69. Call the box office at (952) 496-6563 or go to mysticlake.com for more details.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Little Shop of Horrorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; The Prior Lake Playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2011 spring musical, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Shop of Horrors,â&#x20AC;? will open at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 11, at Twin Oaks Middle School, 15860 Fish Point Road S.E., Prior Lake. Additional performances will be March 12, 18-19 and 25-26 at 7:30 p.m. and March 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door approximately one hour before each performance. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and students, and $6 for children 12 and younger. For more information, visit www.plplayers.org.

Remington will perform at 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 4, and at 8 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at the

MinneHaHa Comedy Club, 1583 E. First Ave., Shakopee. Tickets are $13 for the early shows and $10 for the late show. Call (612) 8609388 or visit www.minnehahacomedyclub.com for information.

The Lakeville Area Arts Center will celebrate Youth Art Month from Feb. 22 to March 15 with an exhibition of art by students in grades one through 12. Schools located within the city of Lakeville are participating including District 194 schools, Parkview Elementary and All Saints. The exhibit will include more than 100 pieces of artwork. The exhibit can be viewed 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. The Arts Center is at 20965 Holyoke Ave. For more information, call (952) 985-4640.

the first-ever District 196 Film Festival is at www. District196.org/rhs/filmfestival.

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Best Buy gift cards going to the top amateur auteurs. What can audience members expect? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be some giggles, but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s some deep ones, too,â&#x20AC;? Hubbard said. More information about

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not every day young filmmakers get to gauge an audienceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reaction to their work, much less have their creations projected onto a gargantuan, larger-than-life screen. The District 196 Film Festival will offer just that on Saturday, March 5, with screenings of more than 40 student-made films at the Great Clips IMAX Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley. The festival is a partnership between the IMAX and The Digital Film Factory, a film and video career development course offered at Rosemount High School by teachers Mark Hubbard and Jim Norris. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Part of the reason to

do this is to give students the experience of seeing an audience respond to their films,â&#x20AC;? Hubbard said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To see the audience laugh at the right spots, cry at the right spots â&#x20AC;&#x201C; hopefully not boo â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that is the ultimate film production experience.â&#x20AC;? All middle and high school students in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district were eligible to submit films, and the call-forentries drew submissions that run the gamut â&#x20AC;&#x201C; narrative short films, stop-motion animation, music videos and more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good, broad cross-section,â&#x20AC;? including a batch of experimental films submitted by dance students at Apple Valley High School, Hubbard said.

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by Andrew Miller