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Thisweek Farmington-Lakeville MAY 27, 2011

VOLUME 32, NO. 13

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Helicopter crashes into Lake Marion Pilot aimed for water to avoid collateral damage by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

A helicopter crashed into the north side of Lake Marion, near Orchard Trail in Lakeville, at about noon on Tuesday, May 24. The pilot, operating a helicopter contracted by the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD), was spreading pesticide on a nearby swamp when he encountered problems, said Mike McLean of the MMCD. When it became clear that a crash was imminent, the pilot aimed the Bell 47 helicopter craft toward the lake to minimize harm to the neighborhood, according to Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows and McLean. Richard Artes, who has lived on Lake Marion for 27 years, said he heard a â&#x20AC;&#x153;big whoosh soundâ&#x20AC;? while he was on the

Rossan, of Michigan, survived the crash but suffered a back injury and was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center, Bellows said. Before that, as Rossan was swimming toward the shore, he yelled out to Artes and a neighbor that his back hurt and it was tough to swim. Artes said neither he nor his neighbor was in physical shape to swim out to Rossan, but they tried to lure him in with some two-by-fours they had lying around. After about three or four minutes, Artes said, a group of wake-boarders showed up in their boat. Photo by Aaron Vehling Trevor Pearson, 27, of This is all that could be seen of a helicopter the Metropolitan Mosquito Control Dis- Bloomington was drivtrict contracted to spread pesticides on Tuesday, May 24. The pilot, 35-year-old Kevin ing the boat. He and five Rossan, purposely crashed it into the north side of Lake Marion to avoid collateral friends were wakeboarddamage. ing when they saw the hephone with his daughter. merged helicopter â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with 35, struggling to main- licopter go down. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was falling,â&#x20AC;? Artes said he ran out- only its blades showing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; tain himself in the water side and saw the sub- and pilot Kevin Rossan, behind his yard. See Helicopter, 19A

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Herlofsky led city through difficult time Departing Farmington administrator: Some public criticism â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;unfairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Development and the economy were booming when Farmington City Adm i n i s t rat o r Peter Herlofsky began his tenure with the city in 2006. After unexpectedly resigning from Herlofsky his post in March, Herlofsky will serve his last day leading the city May 31. When he started, Farmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future looked promising: The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tumultuous lawsuit with the Farmington School District regarding the location of Farmington High School had been resolved, and both sides were meeting to see the project was built. See Herlofsky, 20A

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Thomas Murray, 5, smiled after receiving stickers from a Farmington firefighter after a fire at his home in Farmington. The firefighters had also given him a hat and teddy bear, which he clung to for hours afterward.

Michaela Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, 17, was comforted by her mother, Kathleen Kaikkonen, after learning her beloved pet bearded dragon perished in the blaze that occurred at their home on Upper 182nd Street on May 23.

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Smoke and flames tore through the roof of Kathleen Kaikkonenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farmington home May 23.

Woman, grandson escape burning home Electrical problems suspected as cause of Farmington fire by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

A grandmother clutched her grandson and escaped her burning Farmington home, May 23. As soon as Kathleen Kaikkonen realized her

house, located at 479 Upper 182 St., was on fire, she grabbed 5-year-old Thomas Murray, the grandson she was babysitting, and ran to a neighborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home. A handyman was working on the electrical outlets at Kaikkonenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home at the time of the fire also escaped without injury, but the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pet bearded dragon perished in the blaze.

A pregnant cat is thought to have survived by escaping through the garage. Lakeville and Farmington firefighters responded to the fire after receiving a report of smoke in the attic of the home, located at 5479 Upper 182 St., at about 10 a.m. Todd Kindseth, the Farmington Fire Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rescue assistant

chief, said firefighters were forced to break through thick insulation and sheetrock to reach the source of the fire. Eventually, they extinguished it, but left behind a gaping hole in the roof. The home also was damaged by water and smoke. Most people who lived in the home were at work See Fire, 20A

Lakeville municipal liquor study progresses Consultant recommends phases dependent on council aspirations by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Lakeville will take a phased approach to its study of municipal liquor stores. Earlier this year, the City Council voted to conduct the study into the liquor op-

erations, which earn more than $1 million a year in profit and are set to expand in the next couple years. City staff chose Shenehon Company over such familiar names as Ehlers and Springsted. Not only was Shenehonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $56,500 bid the lowest of the four who submitted them, but it also offered something the others did not: a phased approach. Brenda Visnovec, the director of Lakevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s liquor

operations, said that Shenehon realized the nearly $60,000 bid would be hard for the city to swallow, so it decided to split the process into phases. At a council work session on Monday, May 23, Visnovec presented the options. Phase 1, which would cost $25,000, consists of an analysis of economic impacts, comparisons of liquor operations to licensed private stores, among other

things. If the results led the City Council and staff toward staying in the liquor business, then Shenehon would execute Phase 2A. That would involve comprehensive financial analyses, siting studies and legislative review, among other things. This portion would cost $11,750. But if they decided that it would not be worth investSee Liquor, 18A

About 200 seniors turned out Monday, May 23, to learn about the proposal to house both the senior center and the historical society in the former police station on Holyoke Avenue.

Old police station proposal premieres before seniors Some called for a new Lakeville facility while others wondered why it seems theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re being left behind by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The plans for a possible Lakeville Senior Center and Historical Society moving to the old police station on Holyoke Avenue made their debut in front of the senior community at mid-day Monday, May 23. About 200 seniors showed up at the Lakeville Area Arts Center downtown to see the plans, commiserate and ask questions of Parks and Recreation Director Steve Michaud and the Historical Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wally Potter. The gathering was also the city governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way to ascertain the probability of raising money from the community to support the move. But as Michaud and Potter carried on their presentation, the questions came out in full-force and the event became something of a discussion about a variety of topics: intergenerational obligations, advocacy, spending and concerns about the future of the Senior Center. At one point during the Q-and-A session, one man stood up and asked how seniors can advocate for what he considered a small gift to a population that lived for years in the city, giving time, talents and money. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re asking for something for people whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been giving for all these years,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What can we do to make people understand?â&#x20AC;? Though the event was not intended to feature any elected officials, Council Member Matt Little was present. He responded to the question. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(To advocate) you can come (to a city council meeting) and say youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve built this city and we owe you respect,â&#x20AC;? Little said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you support this move â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t support this move â&#x20AC;&#x201C; come and say that.â&#x20AC;? See Station, 19A

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Young performers from the Playâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Thing Productions rehearse their moves and songs in preparation for performances of â&#x20AC;&#x153;School House Rock Live! Jr.â&#x20AC;? at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 27, and Saturday, May 28, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;School House Rock Live! Jr.â&#x20AC;? is presented by The Playâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Thing in cooperation with ISD 191 Community Education. Tickets are $8 for seniors/students and $10 for adults. Tickets will be available at the door and by reservation by calling (952) 469-3099.

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The official kickoff to Farmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second-annual Soybean Festival began May 19 with 13-year-old Aundreya Edwards of Farmington dumping soybeans on Mayor Todd Larsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head. Edwards, a candidate in the Junior Miss Farmington Pageant, was selected for the position of chief bean-dumper through a random drawing that included dozens of online applicants. The May 21 festival featured bands, vendors, face painters and a parade. While it rained elsewhere, all was clear during the event, which drew a crowd of about 100 people. The event is sponsored by the Farmington Business Association.

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SECTION 00 03 00 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS General Construction ISD #917 Culinary Arts Classroom Remodeling Rosemount, Minnesota Intermediate School District #917, invites lump sum bids for the construction work for the remodeling of the Culinary Arts Classrooms located at 1300 145th. Street East, Rosemount, Minnesota in accordance with bidding documents prepared by MLA Architects, Inc. PROJECT SCOPE The project consists of remodeling the existing classrooms, relocating/replacing existing equipment and installing additional new equipment. This work includes general, mechanical and electrical construction. The project is anticipated to commence June 20, 2011 with Substantial Completion by August 24, 2011. BID DATE All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "ISD #917 Culinary Arts Classroom Remodeling" and arrive at Intermediate School District 917 1300 145th Street East, Rosemount, MN 55068, attention Barb Schmitz on or before Tuesday, June 14th 2011 at 2:00 PM. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. PLACE OF OPENING Bids will be received and opened at the ISD 917 Board Room EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS Bidding documents may be examined at MLA Architects Inc.12 Long Lake Road, Suite 17 St. Paul, MN, Dolejs Associates Inc. 1624 N. Riverfront Dr. Mankato, MN 56001 and at the following builder's exchanges: Minneapolis Builders Exchange, Minneapolis, MN Saint Paul Builders Exchange, Saint Paul, MN Construction Market Data, Minneapolis, MN Rochester Builders Exchange, Rochester, MN Bidding documents will be available on June 1st 2011. PROCUREMENT OF DOCUMENTS Copies of Bidding Documents may also be obtained from the office of the Architect, 12 Long Lake Road, Suite #17, St. Paul, MN 55115 in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders, upon making a deposit by check in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00) made payable to ISD #917. Documents requested to be delivered will be sent by United Parcel Service (UPS) upon receipt of the deposit check and a separate non-refundable check of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) made payable to MLA Architects. PRE-BID MEETING/SITE INSPECTION A pre-bid meeting/walk-thru will be held on Tuesday June 7th 2011 at 10:00 AM on site, ISD 917 (Dakota Cty Technical College Bldg) 1300 145th. Street East, Rosemount, MN. Upon arrival, please ask for Barb Schmitz or Nicolle Roush from the District Business Office. BID SECURITY Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid security of 5% of the maximum amount of the bid in the form of a Surety Bond, certified check, cashier's check. The successful prime contract bidder shall furnish Performance and Payment Bonds in the full amount of the contract. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, accept any bid, waive informalities in bids submitted, and waive minor discrepancies in bidding procedures, as it deems to be in its best interest. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) calendar days immediately following the date of receipt of bids. Direct communications regarding issues on this project to Mark Lenz/ Raj Dhital at MLA Architects Inc. Tel. (651) 770-4442. END OF SECTION 00 03 00 2620853 5/27-6/3/11

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Notice to Proposers Desktop Computer Purchases for Farmington Area Schools Independent School District 192 (ISD 192), Farmington Area Public Schools is seeking proposals for Desktop Computers. Sealed proposals: Proposer will deliver one (1) original and two (2) copies to the following address: Place: Technology Department Farmington Area Public Schools 800 Denmark Avenue Farmington, MN 55024 Time: June 10, 2011 No later than 2:00 PM CDT Proposals received after the noted time will not be considered. Please clearly mark the envelopes as follows: "SEALED PROPOSAL FOR COMPUTER PURCHASES" A pre-proposal conference will be held at the Boeckman Middle School, 800 Denmark Avenue Farmington, MN 55024 at 11 AM CDT on Monday, June 6, 2011. Complete specifications can be received by contacting Karen Parker by email at kparker@farmington.k12.mn.us or by phone at 651.463.5039. The Farmington School District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to accept the proposal considered most advantageous to the Farmington School District. 2623332 5/27-6/3/11

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Farmington students celebrate prom

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Farmington High School prom couples loaded into their limousine after walking in the school gym for the grand march (right) before prom on May 21. For more photos go online to www.ThisweekLive.com.

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Floyd D. Squires

Marion E. Kelly

Age 89 of Lakeville, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on May 22, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond & Armina; brother, Marlin; sister-in-law, Bernadine Squires; and brother-in-law, Joe Bond. Floyd is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Louise; children, Ron, Delia (Tony) Juaire, Mike (Malea) and Tim Squires; grandchildren, Josh and Abby Juaire and Tammy Squires; also by siblings, Harold Squires and Shirley Bond; sister-in-law, Karen Squires; many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was Thursday, May 26, at All Saints Catholic Church, 19795 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Interment Elizabeth Ann Seton Cemetery, Hastings, MN. Floyd loved to be in the outdoors. White Funeral Home Lakeville 952-469-2723 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

Marion E. Kelly, age 92 of Rosemount, passed away May 20, 2011. Marion is preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward Kelly; son, Michael & daughter-in-law, Patricia Kelly; parents, Everest and Elizabeth Tousignant; siblings, Luella Fisc h e r, Le o To u sig n a n t , B et t y (Harris) Lawrence, Julia (John) Kelly, Raymond, Irene and Edwin Tousignant; brother-in-law, Roman Moeller. She is survived by her loving children, Bill (Lois) Kelly, Grace (Kim) Eul; grandchildren, James Herlitz, Lori Wagner, Jennifer Waldroff, Christine (Dana) Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Arrigo, Chad Eul and Cory Eul; 10 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great- granddaughter; also by sister, Mary Alice Moeller; sisters-in-law, Sylvia Perron, Lucille and Kate Tousignant; many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Tuesday (5/24/11) at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church, 13900 Biscayne Ave. W., Rosemount with visitation on Monday from 3-8 at the White Funeral Home, 14560 Pennock Ave., Apple Valley and 1 hour prior to Mass at church. Interment church cemetery.

65, of Apple Valley, passed away Monday. He was born January 26, 1946 in Red Wing to Sigurd and Olga (nee Borgschatz) Hendrickson. Stanley is survived by his wife of 36 years Penny, daughters Dawn (Joe) Turenne and RaeAnn (Alan Knutson) Hendrickson, son Paul, grandchildren Cole, Ben, Cooper, Emily, and Natalie, sisters Marie (Chuck) Butler and Irene (Larry) Gag, and many other relatives and friends. Stanley was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth. Stanleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passions were gardening, bowling, softball, and Guys Time Out at church. He will be forever loved and treasured. Funeral Services are scheduled for 11 AM Friday, May 27 at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 14980 Diamond Path, Rosemount. Visitation was held 5-8 PM Thursday, May 26 at the Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Avenue, Apple Valley (952) 432-2331, and 1 hour prior to services Friday at the church. Interment will be in Lebanon Cemetery, Apple Valley. Memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org/involved/donate/ donateonlinenow/index

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Luke Joseph Benedict

Born January 14, 2011 to Leah and Ryan Benedict of Farmington Hills, MI at Henry Ford Hospital, West Bloomfield, MI. Mckayla weighed 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and was 20.5â&#x20AC;? long. Grandparents are Velma and Ronald Theisen of Lansing, MI and Kathy and Lewayne Benedict of Burnsville.

Born March 8, 2011 to Sara and Evan Benedict of Burnsville at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital, St. Paul. Luke was 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and was 19.5â&#x20AC;? long. Grandparents are Pearl and Dennis Whelan of Browns Valley, MN, and Kathy and LeWayne Benedict of Burnsville.

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Jakub Ryszard Benedict Born August 2, 2010 (Grandpa Benedictâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday) to Kasia and Erik Benedict of Burnsville, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville. Jakub weighed 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and was 21.5â&#x20AC;? long. Big brother is Matthew age 5.5. Grandparents from Poland were here for Jakubs birth along with Aunt Magda, Kasias sister. Grandparents are Malgorzata and Ryszard Banasik of Poznan, Poland, and Kathy and LeWayne Benedict of Burnsville. Great-grandmother is Teresa Banasik of Poznan, Poland.

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McCaughan Nelson Bethany & Luke Nelson announce that they were married on May 20, 2011 at the Hamline United Methodist Church in Saint Paul, MN. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Peter Boelke of Hamline UMC, Rev. Dr. Larry D. Johnson, uncle of the Bride, and Bishop Sally Dyck of the United Methodist Church Minnesota Annual Conference. Bethany is the daughter of Paul and Susan McCaughan of Osakis and granddaughter of Marilynn Johnson, also of Osakis. Luke is the son of Louis and Jean Nelson of Lakeville. Amanda McCaughan, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. Elizabeth Connolly, friend of the bride, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids included: Amanda Lunemann, Tess Cruse, Grace Dennison, and Rachel Wagener, friends of the bride. Eric Nelson, brother of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen included the Bride's brother, Ryan McCaughan, and friends of the groom: Desmond Merkwan, Josh Forsman, Robert English and Collin Braun. Alisha Colby, cousin of the bride, and Brian Manly, friend of the groom, served as liturgists for the ceremony. Ushers included: Nick Cruse, Ben Connolly, Oren Robashkin, and Jon Salmon. Flower girls were Larken Colby and Isabella Johnson. Ring Bearer was Carson Bloedel. A reception and dance followed at Christo's Union Depot in Saint Paul. The newlyweds honeymooned in New Orleans and currently reside in Kimball, MN. The Bride is a 2002 graduate of Osakis High School. She graduated from Hamline University in 2005 and Luther Seminary in 2010, where she received her Master of Divinity. Bethany is currently a Chaplain Resident at the Veterans Affairs Health Care System in St Cloud. The Groom is a 2002 graduate of Lakeville High School. He also attended Hamline University, graduating in 2006. Luke received his Master of Divinity from Claremont School of Theology in Claremont, CA. Luke currently is serving as the pastor of Kimball United Methodist Church and Zion United Methodist Church of South Haven. An open house reception in celebration of their marriage will be held at the Willow Creek Park in Kimball, MN on Saturday, June 4, 2011 from 1-3pm.

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Cusick - Timm Angela Cusick and Adam Timm announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Angela is the daughter of Bruce and Ramona Cusick of Apple Valley. She graduated from Apple Valley High School in 2005, and from Inver Hills Community College in 2008 and is a special education teaching assistant at St. Paul Public Schools. Adam is the son of Becky and Dean Zweber of Jordan, and Jody and Jane Timm of Lakeville. He graduated from Jordan High School in 2004, and is a mechanic at Twin City Truck in Roseville. A wedding is planned for July 22, 2011 at The Grand in Northfield.

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Laura Nelsen, daughter of Greg and Lynne Nelsen of Burnsville, MN, and Michael Haffield, son of Sue Haffield of Two Harbors, MN, and Doug Haffield of Wrenshall, MN, announce their engagement. Laura is a 2004 graduate of Burnsville High School and a 2008 graduate of Augsburg College. Mike is a 2002 graduate of Two Harbors High School and a 2009 graduate of the University of Phoenix. A fall wedding is planned.

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Klang - Kalmi Susan Klang of Rosemount announces the engagement and upcoming marriage of her daughter, Brittany Klang, to Patrick Kalmi of St.Paul. Brittany is a 2002 graduate of Rosemount High School, a 2006 graduate of The College of St. Benedict, and a 2011 graduate of The University of Minnesota Medical School. In June, Dr. K l a n g w i l l b eg i n h er F a m i l y Medicine Residency at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Patrick is a 2002 graduate of Nashwauk-Keewatin High School, a 2006 graduate of St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University, and a 2011 graduate of St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University with a Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Education. Mr. Kalmi is employed as a chemistry teacher at Eagan High School. A June 11, 2011 wedding is planned at Lumen Christi Catholic Church in St. Paul.

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Opinion ECM Editorial Cuts and revenue needed to balance the state budget As the Legislature heads to a special session, there must be a compromise on behalf of Minnesotans who have indicated in polls they agree to spending cuts and an increase in revenues. Gov. Mark Dayton has agreed to spending cuts of $1.8 billion that will be painful, particularly for less fortunate citizens. He also has cut his taxing plan from $3.3 billion to $1.8 billion, taxing 2 percent of high-income earners. In addition he has agreed to withdraw an increase in property taxes for properties worth at least $1 million. Republican legislative leaders insist that $3 billion in spending cuts must be made and no new revenues

should be raised. A new budget has to be in place by July 1 to avoid a shutdown in state government. The latest Star Tribune Minnesota Poll shows 67 percent of respondents agree with the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s solution to cut spending and raise revenues. One way or another, Minnesotans will pay more taxes, either with 2 percent of high-income-earners paying more income taxes, or a greater percentage of local property taxpayers paying more due to a loss of state aids to local governments. While the message has been mainly about increasing taxes, the projected spending cuts by the Legislature and the governor are very

real and will hurt. Dayton said he is willing to negotiate the $1.8 billion in cuts with the Legislature. With K-12 education accounting for nearly half the total budget, the biggest hit will come from health and human services, which is a third of the budget. Republicans propose cutting $1.6 billion from health and human services, twice as much as the governor wants to cut. Democrats agree that funding for the poor and disabled faces deep cuts, even under the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan. Both sides agree to shift $1.4 billion in payments to school districts to another year. This requires districts to borrow money to meet expenses and pay the interest out of

the operating fund. Dayton, agreeing with the Senate plan, would increase the K-12 education per-pupil formula by $50 in fiscal year 2012 and another $50 in fiscal year 2013. Republicans would cut $800 million in local government aid, leaving it up to the cities and counties to cut local expenses and raise property taxes. Dayton would cut local government aids by less than that. Republicans would cut $411 million from higher education. College presidents say they would have to raise tuition. The governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan calls for cutting higher education by $200 million less. The Republican budget calls for

cutting transportation funding by $189 million, compared with the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $62 million. Transit officials say the Republican plan will result in higher bus fares and fewer routes. Even before the latest poll results were published, the ECM Editorial Board agreed that a combination of spending cuts and increased revenues is essential to achieving a desired balance while protecting the interests of all Minnesotans. This editorial is a product of the ECM Editorial Board. Thisweek Newspapers and the Dakota County Tribune are part of ECM Publishers Inc.

Guest Columnist At the Capitol, a historic competition of values by Lori Sturdevant SPECIAL TO THISWEEK

My historical irony sensor goes off whenever I hear Republican legislators lecture Gov. Mark Dayton about how best to spur business and improve the state economy. Maybe they forget that the governor is a Dayton. Of Daytonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. His dad and uncles built the department store their grandfather founded in 1902 into a regional retailing behemoth. They more or less invented the enclosed shopping mall and more or less built the Nicollet Mall. Then they created Target. Yes, Dayton is a DFLer who is proposing to raise taxes on high-end earners. But just by listening to Bruce Dayton at the dinner table, he likely learned more before the age of 12 about how to succeed in business than most people ever learn. The budget battle that has hung up the 2011 session is sometimes characterized as government vs. business. Dayton, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s said, wants to â&#x20AC;&#x153;grow government,â&#x20AC;? while the GOP Legislatureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget would shrink government programs to avoid raising taxes on â&#x20AC;&#x153;job creators.â&#x20AC;? Presumably so theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be inspired to create jobs. Presumably good-paying ones. Presumably here. And presumably, the budget cuts and ensuing local property tax increases that the Republicans prefer instead wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hurt businesses at all. If that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough presuming to strain

credulity, allow an amateur historian one more poke at the GOP story line: I see the state budget quarrel not as government vs. business, but as the product of two long-competing American ideas about how businesses succeed and what citizenship requires. This fight isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just DFL vs. GOP. In American history, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New England vs. Virginia. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yeoman farmers and merchants vs. landed gentry. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s town-meeting governance vs. an oligarchy of aristocrats. In latter-day Minnesota, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Elmer Andersen vs. Tim Pawlenty â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both Republican governors. Pawlenty is a lawyer-politician by profession, and sufficiently probusiness to win ample campaign support from that quarter. Andersen actually was a businessman. He built two little Minnesota companies, H.B. Fuller and ECM Publishers, into large ones. Pawlenty held that the best thing for business was to constrain state spending, reject higher state taxes and castigate local governments for raising property taxes to make up for only about half of the deep state aid cuts he signed into law. Andersen believed that businesses exist to benefit their customers, employees and communities as well as their owners, and that taxes spent wisely to shore up the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shared human and physical capital were good for business. Pawlentyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thinking is in sync with the national Republican Party today â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so much so that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s increasingly being seen as a top-tier

GOP presidential candidate in 2012. His official candidacy announcement was Monday. Andersenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ideas run longer and deeper in Minnesota, back to the New Englanders who arrived at the Falls of St. Anthony in the 1850s and the Scandinavians who followed them, through the mid-20th century Republican Party and forward to Dayton and todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DFL Party. They help explain why Dayton is trying to avert GOP-backed spending cuts for higher education, health care, transit and the rest. In his view, those things are essential ingredients for prosperity. He said about as much in an interview last week: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never been a low-tax state. Our success has been a balance, with responsible use of our resources to create a world-class education system, a highway system, a public transit system ... â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as if employees of businesses donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter to these folks,â&#x20AC;? he said of his GOP sparring partners. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They care about the owners. But they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recognize that the owners canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get very far without good, productive employees who can get to work, and are healthy, and who are well-educated and whose kids are being well-educated.â&#x20AC;? Daytonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest offer to the Legislature (at this writing) asks the top 2 percent of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s earners â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and no one else â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to pay higher income taxes to fix the state budget. Republicans say thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a job-killer because it zeroes in on successful entrepreneurs and would send them packing. Daytonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usual re-

ply invokes tax fairness. He notes that the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top earners pay a smaller share of their incomes in state-pluslocal taxes than other people do. (State and local government finances are too intertwined to be fairly measured separately.) Last week, there was more to Daytonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rationale: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The people who are well-off in our society now are really well-off,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the last decade, while a lot of peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jobs were disappearing, the rich and the superrich did extraordinarily well. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why you can raise $1.5 billion by raising taxes on 2 percent of the people, because thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much money there. ... â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think you can appeal to their enlightened self-interest. If we have a state thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s falling apart, an education system thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crumbling, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not in their interests. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to raise taxes for the sake of raising taxes. I raise taxes as an alternative to draconian cuts.â&#x20AC;? Bruce Dayton used to tell his son that without customers who were able to spend, Daytonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s would have failed. The son sees government as a necessary contributor to the equipping of people for citizenship and selfsufficiency â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so they can be customers. Lori Sturdevant is a Star Tribune editorial writer and columnist and has been the editor or co-author of six books, including â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reach: The Autobiography of Elmer L. Andersen.â&#x20AC;? This is reprinted with permission of Star Tribune. Published May 21, 2011.

Letters Military analogy was wrong one To the editor: As I prepare to welcome my Marine son back from his seven-month deployment from a combat zone along the Afghanistan/Pakistan border in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, I am perturbed and dismayed over letter writer Veronica Walterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comparison of teachers as â&#x20AC;&#x153;soldiers on the groundâ&#x20AC;? in our schools. She would be correct in making the analogy that teachers are on the front line of education, but that is where the military analogy comes to an abrupt halt. Teachers are not â&#x20AC;&#x153;the

end all be allâ&#x20AC;? of our society as she portrays them to be. They are not putting their lives on the line during their yearly nine-month deployment in the classroom. There are no pressure plate-triggered IEDs hiding in the streets leading to the schools, they need not worry about whether the vehicle pulling up to the front door is laden with explosives, when walking in the parking lot at the end of the school day teachers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to keep a round in the chamber of their M4 rifle in case an insurgent should attack them. Ms. Walter doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t receive orders for 60 days from the school superinten-

dent to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;outside the wireâ&#x20AC;? with her fellow teachers hunting down the Taliban, or sleeping on the ground in the rain with sand ticks crawling on her, waking up at 0200 and putting on her NVGs to go on watch. I could go on, but my point has been made. I am sure Ms. Walter (and most of her peers) is a very capable educator. I admire her passion for her profession. However, I do not need a mental â&#x20AC;&#x153;slap upside the headâ&#x20AC;? from her or anyone else to realize that the â&#x20AC;&#x153;soldiers on the groundâ&#x20AC;? are not teachers, but those soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines who put their lives on the

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line to protect my freedom and liberty. Once you have had a person you care about in harmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way, your perspective changes. Please extend the courtesy to the parents, spouses, sons and daughters of those who serve in the military to refrain from such analogies in the future. BILL FISCHER Farmington

Justice threatened To the editor: Sen. Dave Thompson asked in a statement published in this paper what was better than allowing the public to vote on a constitutional amendment that would prohibit gay marriage. Well, we can tell him whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;justice.â&#x20AC;?

damental importance for all individuals. This ruling reflected the fact that in America, majority vote for any reason, religious or otherwise, does not decide citizen privileges and rights. We believe the people of Minnesota know this better than many of our political and religious leaders do. We, therefore, also believe that when they vote on this amendment they will say so by resoundingly defeating it. We count it a privilege to serve a church where most, if not all, of its members will be among them. JAN and JOY LINN Co-pastors Spirit of Joy Church Lakeville

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And that is what this vote he so proudly supports threatens. He and those like him claim that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want some activist judge to decide who can and cannot be married. But that is precisely who should decide. Apparently they have forgotten that assuring equal protection under the law is the role of the judiciary. What is more, those who say marriage is not a right contradict a 1978 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, which declared that â&#x20AC;&#x153;decisions of this Court confirm that the right to marry is of fundamental importance for all individuals.â&#x20AC;? The court did not say marriage was of fundamental importance to straight people only. It ruled that it was a right that was of fun-

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Lakeville

Local woman charged in fatal crash in Eureka by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

A Lakeville woman has been charged with careless driving for her alleged role in the death of a motorcyclist in a crash last October in Eureka Township. Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom charged Donna May Rollins, 77, with careless driving and failure to yield (both misdemeanors) in connection with a crash that happened on Oct. 16, 2010. The crash killed Ricky

Dean Ball, 62, of Lakeville, and injured his 61-year-old wife, Nancy. Backstromâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office alleges that Rollins made a left turn into a driveway and collided with Ricky Ballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motorcycle, forcing Nancy Ballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motorcycle to hit the passenger side of the Rollins vehicle. The impact caused the motorcycling couple to each fly off their respective vehicles. Ricky was pronounced dead on the scene, and Nancy was transported

to Regions Hospital for treatment of severe injuries. Backstrom said that because no alcohol or drugs were involved in the crash, gross negligence was unprovable. The misdemeanor offenses were the maximum he could charge Rollins with under Minnesota law, despite the death and injuries that occurred. Aaron Vehling is at aaron.vehling@ecm-inc.com and www. facebook.com/thisweeklive.

Lakeville Education

Otterson to lead Lakeview Elementary Peter Otterson has been named principal of Lakeview Elementary School beginning July 1. Otterson began his career in 1993 at Westview Elementary School as a Chapter 1 teacher and taught fifth grade from 1995-97. He taught fourth grade from 1997-2004 and served as summer school coordinator in 2003 at Red Pine

Elementary School. Otterson served as the dean of students at Valley View Middle School from Peter 2004-06. In Otterson 2006 he was named principal of the Moreland Arts and Health Sciences Mag-

net School. Otterson received his bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in elementary education from Concordia University in 1993; a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in elementary education from St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University of Minnesota in 1998; and principal licensure in K-12 administration from St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University of Minnesota in 2004.

Randell Voas Scholarship awarded Community input inaugural Ran- ward a healthy lifestyle of for superintendent dellThe Voas Scholarship was fitness, academics, service awarded to Eden Prairie and family, the qualities

search sought Community members are invited to attend a public forum for the school board to gather input about the Lakeville Area Public Schools superintendent search on Thursday, June 2, at Kenwood Trail Middle School beginning at 5:30 p.m. Members of the community are also encouraged to visit the district website at www.isd194.k12. mn.us and complete the survey posted under the Superintendent Search link. Contact Tony Massaros at (952) 2322010 with questions concerning the process.

High School senior Aaron Bartnik. Bartnik was among an outstanding field of applicants, who all shared qualities similar to those of Maj. Randell Voas of Lakeville, who was an Eden Prairie High graduate. Voas was killed when his Osprey aircraft crashed in Afghanistan on April 9, 2010. The $2,000 scholarship is designed to inspire young people to work to-

for which Voas is most remembered. Funding for the award comes from contributions and registration fees from Randyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Run 5K Fun Run/ Walk. The inaugural walk took place in July 2010 and the second annual run is planned for Saturday, July 23. For more information, visit www.randysrun.com and Randyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Run Facebook page.

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Farmington

Akin Road Elementary principal to leave district After 23 years in Farmington, Bergman will work in Edina by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Forsaking familiarity for new challenges, Akin Road Elementary Principal Karen Bergman is leaving the Farmington School District after 23 years. On July 1, Bergman will begin a new chapter as principal of Countryside Elementary School in the Edina School District. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m at the point in my career, that if Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to make a move, now is the time to do it,â&#x20AC;? Bergman said in an interview. She also said she considered the many changes going on in Farmington School District as confirmation that she should make the transition now. In March, Farmington Superintendent Brad Meeks announced his resignation. Soon after, District Finance Director Jeff Priess announced he would be leaving the district June 10, and District Human Resources Director Linda Goers left her position April 1. Last week, Bergman sent a letter to district parents explaining her plans and

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Farmington schools. One is now in New York attending culinary school and the other is in Colorado seeking a golf course management degree. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re both living their dreams. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a wonderful thing to see,â&#x20AC;? Bergman said. Bergman will remain living in Farmington, and described working in Edina schools as a professional challenge she is eager to take on. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Finding whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outside Farmington is exciting, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of scary, too,â&#x20AC;? Bergman said. She said the most difficult part of switching to another district is saying goodbye to the people she has worked with for so long. In her letter, Bergman said sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been fortunate to begin and end her career at Akin Road Elementary, adding, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The students I have spent time with, the families I have met along the way, and the staff I have been privileged to work with all hold a very special place in my heart.â&#x20AC;?

noting that the process to appoint her replacement has already begun. Bergman started her career in the district in 1988, serving as a fifth-grade teacher for nine years at Akin Road Elementary. She then worked for five years as the curriculum director and in 2002 opened Meadowview Elementary as a principal, a role she held for four years until moving back to Akin Road Elementary as the principal. In that time, her twin Laura Adelmann is at laura. boys, now 20, attended adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

Farmington receives 29 applications for city administrator position

Council to indicate their candidate preferences by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Farmington Mayor Todd Larson and Brenda Wendlandt, city human resources director, will meet today to review applications for the next city administrator. Wendlandt said the city has received 29 applications, some from people living outside of Minnesota.

Once the applications are reviewed to ensure candidates meet the minimum requirements, copies of their applications will be sent to the full Farmington City Council. Wendlandt said she expected the council to receive them later this week. Each member is to list his or her top picks and Wend-

landt will compile that information for the board to determine whom to invite for interviews. Council members are expected to discuss their preferences at the June 6 meeting. Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

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Ken LaCroix, the consultant leading the Farmington School District Superintendent search process, addressed questions at a May 23 community forum about the search process.

Four applications received so far for open position by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Two small, but engaged, crowds of Farmington School District staff and citizens turned out at two community forums focused on the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s superintendent search, May 23 and 24. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People like whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening with their children in Farmington schools. They like the education their children are getting, and they want things to be more positive,â&#x20AC;? said Ken LaCroix, the consultant leading the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s superintendent search process. He said those gathered asked questions about the hiring process and cited characteristics theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to see in a superintendent. Reflecting the School Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s previously stated opinions, those in attendance said theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like the next superintendent to be a good communicator who is capable of bringing unity to the district, LaCroix said. The position opened in February, when the school board came out of closed ses-

sion to announce theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d accepted Superintendent Brad Meeks resignation. Under a separation agreement, Meeks may stay with the district until Aug. 31 and help train his successor. Selecting that person has been a primary focus of the board, and LaCroix said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already received four applications for the job. He added that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contacted 21 qualified people regarding the opening, and about six said they are interested in applying. About three or four said no, and the rest are thinking about applying for the job, LaCroix said. Of those who said no, LaCroix said most had personal reasons for turning down the opportunity, including family situations and geography. However, a few said they were concerned about the negative publicity the district has received in the past few years regarding some issues between the board and Meeks. But LaCroix said he considers the position of leading

Farmington Schools â&#x20AC;&#x153;a gem,â&#x20AC;? because the district is growing and financially solvent. The districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s application deadline is June 17, after which LaCroix will work with the School Board and the advisory committee to determine first-round candidates to interview June 22 and June 23. A third night, June 25, has been reserved for candidates with scheduling conflicts. From those interviews, two or three applicants will be selected for second interviews, which will last all day and include one candidate at a time. The candidate will tour buildings, meet staff and the community and interview with the board again. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The second interview is more of a dialogue with the candidate and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very candidate-specific to see how their needs fit with the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs,â&#x20AC;? LaCroix said. It is hoped the candidate will be named by the first part of July.

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Remembering our fallen heroes Local residents gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country by Jessica Harper THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The word hero is often said carelessly to recognize an athlete or movie star. But on Memorial Day, we remember our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true heroes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we too often take for granted. Here is a look at a few local citizens who gave their lives in the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Randell Voas A career soldier, U.S. Air Force Major Randell Voas of Lakeville served 19 years in the military, which included service in South Korea and Iraq.

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Ben Kopp Ever since he was a young boy, Cpl. Benjamin Kopp dreamed of becoming a soldier like his greatgrandfather, Leroy Rogers, who served during World War II. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ben admired him greatly and wanted to grow up to be just like him,â&#x20AC;? Benâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, Jill Stephenson, said. Friends and family describe Ben as someone who was very patriotic throughout his life. In addition to his country, Ben loved fishing, camping and hanging out with friends. An only child, he made friends easily. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ben was someone who everybody loved, and who loved his country, family and friends,â&#x20AC;? Jill said. Friends describe him Ben Kopp as someone who was extremely loyal and caring. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was the best friend ever,â&#x20AC;? said 23-year-old Jenny Boll, who knew Ben since middle school. As a teen, Ben supported her during a particularly difficult time in her life, she said.

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was stationed. He was never able to see his children receive their diplomas. Randy was killed on April 9, 2010 when his Osprey Aircraft crashed in Afghanistan. He was 43. After his death, Voasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family and friends established the Randell Voas Scholarship Award, which provides scholarships to Eden Prairie High School seniors who share qualities similar to Randyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. These are just five of the many men and women who have given their lives for their country in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. This Memorial Day, we honor them and many others who have died in these and past conflicts.

The Apple Valley American Legion has organized a Memorial Day Observance at 11 a.m. Monday, May 30, at Veterans Park behind Post 1776 Club. The ceremony is to remember and honor servicemen and women who have died. It will include units from the Legion, Sons of the American Legion, Legion Auxiliary, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Civil Air Patrol and music by the Scott Highlands Middle School Band and the Velvet Tones. All citizens are welcome to participate. People are reminded to bring lawn chairs. For more information, call Lloyd Cybart at (651) 332-2352.

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More information about M i f ti b t the event, including registration materials, is at www.chrisAn Ultimate Frisbee tour- goekememorial.com. nament and fundraiser reception hosted by the Christopher Burnsville Goeke Leadership FoundaMemorial Day Ceremony tion will be held Memorial in Bi-Centennial Park at the Day weekend in Apple Val- corner of Nicollet and 130th ley. The events are in honor of in Burnsville at 9:30 a.m. Christopher Goeke, a 23-year- Monday, May 30. Participants old Apple Valley native killed include the Civil Air Patrol in July 2010 while serving with Valley Composite Squadron, the U.S. Army in Afghanistan. Mayor Elizabeth Kautz, and Funds raised through the bugler Craig Sylvester. ReUltimate Frisbee tournament freshments will be served at May 28-29 at Johnny Cake City Hall following the cerRidge Park and the reception emony. The event is sponsored May 28 at LaGrand confer- by the Sweet Sioux Garden ence center will be used by the Club and the Blue Star Mothfoundation to establish a col- ers. lege scholarship fund. The reception will feature Farmington food, music, raffles and a silent The Farmington VFW and auction. American Legion will observe A parachute jump origi- Memorial Day: nally planned for May 28 has â&#x20AC;˘ On Friday, May 27, at 1 been canceled. p.m. Rambling River Center,

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Raymond H. Wicklund Stationed in Texas, Guam U.S. Army â&#x20AC;˘ Northfield

Randell D. Voas Killed in Afghanistan U.S. Air Force â&#x20AC;˘ Lakeville

William J. Tegeder Jr. World War II veteran U.S. Army â&#x20AC;˘ Mpls/Golden Valley

Robert M. Tegeder World War II veteran U.S. Army â&#x20AC;˘ Mpls/Apple Valley

Clare B. Tegeder World War II veteran U.S. Army â&#x20AC;˘ Mpls/Duluth

H. Loren Smith World War II veteran U.S. Army â&#x20AC;˘ Waterville

Daniel Olsen Killed in Iraq 2007 U.S. Marines â&#x20AC;˘ Eagan

Neil R. Nord Vietnam veteran U.S. Army â&#x20AC;˘ Apple Valley

Glenn D. Krejce Vietnam veteran U.S. Army â&#x20AC;˘ Lakeville

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Memorial Day 2011 â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was always there for me and never judged me,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was like that to all his friends.â&#x20AC;? Ben graduated from Rosemount High School in 2006, and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Army where he became a Ranger. After boot camp, Ben was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning, Ga., and served two tours in Iraq. Ben was proud to fulfil his life-long goal of becoming an Army Ranger. Ben had hoped that after finishing his duty in the Army, he would work for the CIA or FBI and move by the ocean to settle down â&#x20AC;&#x201C; get married, have children and so forth, said friends and family. Ben was never able to achieve those goals. He was serving his first tour in Afghanistan when he was shot in Helmand Province. Ben died July 18, 2009 at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He was 21. Though she misses him terribly, Jill said she is proud of the sacrifice Ben made for his country. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He continues to give me reasons to be proud of him,â&#x20AC;? she said. Andrew Wilfahrt

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The military was the last place Spc. Andrew Wilfahrtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family thought heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d go after graduating from Rosemount High School in 1997. After high school, Andrew was indecisive about a career path and bounced from job to job. Then he did some soul searching for six months in Central America, mostly traveling alone. At one point he was invited to join an orchestra in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. In his spare time, Andrew would study everything

from physics to Latin to mythology. His passion, however, was musical composition. His family still has numerous boxes of Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scores and recorded compositions. Upon returning home, he took a few more low-paying jobs until enlisting in the U.S. Army at age 29. This decision took his family by surprise, considering he was openly gay and a peace activist, his mother, Lori said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He thought about it for a long time,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think he thought he could spread peace and good will in the Army.â&#x20AC;? Andrew was a compassionate person who always fought for the underdog, Lori said. It was his caring and witty nature that attracted many friends, she said. Andrew saw the military as an opportunity to make friends and be a part of a group that worked for a greater cause, Lori said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are proud of him for serving his country, for rebuilding his life in his mid-twenties and seizing his own future â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for always doing what was right and what would make someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day easier, even if it was just spending a few minutes to talk to someone he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know,â&#x20AC;? she said. Andrew was assigned to the 504th Military Police Battalion, 8th Military Police Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, Schofield Barracks based in Hawaii. At first, Andrew didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell his unit he was gay, but after basic training he came out to several comrades, who accepted him regardless of his sexual orientation. In 2010, he was deployed to Afghanistan were he was killed on Feb. 28 when insurgents attacked his unit in Kandahar province using a homemade bomb. He was 31. After his death, Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family received letters filled with glowing remarks from his comrades, many of whom said Andrew changed them for the better. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He is deeply missed by his entire platoon,â&#x20AC;? wrote 1st Lt. Brandon LaMar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seeing all the faces of the soldiers crying should show you just how much Cpl. Andrew Wilfahrt meant to us all. We will never forget him and are honored to have served with such an out-

standing person.â&#x20AC;? That year, the company built a new living site for an incoming unit and named it COP Wilfahrt (COP stands for Combat Out Post). These are just three of the many men and women who have given their lives for their country in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. This Memorial Day, we honor them and many others who have died in these and past conflicts. E-mail Jessica jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com

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Lakeville A Memorial Day observance will be held from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Monday, May 30, at Aronson Park, 8250 202nd St. W. Prior to the ceremony at Aronson Park, brief ceremonies including the color guard and

â&#x20AC;˘ St. St Joseph J h â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 100 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Rosemount â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:15 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Lebanon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Rich Valley â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:45 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Pine Bend â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:05 a.m. A free lunch will be served Mendota Heights at the Rosemount American 2010 Memorial Day servic- Legion following the visits. es will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30, at Acacia Park Eagan Cemetery, 2151 Pilot Knob The city of Eagan will Road, Mendota Heights. The conduct its first Memorial cemetery can be reached at Day Observance at the new (651) 452-1555. Tribute Plaza in Eaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Central Park at 2 p.m. May Rosemount 30. The plaza was dedicated At the Rosemount Veterans last October to remembering Memorial in Central Park at and recognizing military, po2893 145th St. W., Rosemount, lice and firefighters for their the American Legion Post 65, service. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event is VFW Post 9433 and Vietnam being organized by the Eagan Veterans of America Chapter American Legion and Eagan 492 will host a Memorial Day Lioness Club. The principal Ceremony at 8:45 am. Mon- speaker will be Sen. Ted Dalday, May 30. ey of Eagan. After the ceremony, the For more information, group will visit five area cem- call call Tom Mullon at (651) eteries to honor veterans: 683-9880 Lakeville L k illllee North N th h High Hi h School Sh l band will be held at area cemeteries. The list of cemetery stops can be found online at www.ci.lakeville.mn.us.

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William â&#x20AC;&#x153;Billâ&#x20AC;? Hoffbeck Vietnam veteran U.S. Army â&#x20AC;˘ Lakeville

Patrick J. Donnelly U.S. Navy Lakeville

Mel Henry U.S. Army Lakeville

Vernon B. Lorentson U.S. Air Force Lakeville

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Theodore J. Yost U.S. Army Lakeville

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Thisweekend Jamminâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for a cause Breast cancer survivor Iris Bouvet hosts second Jug Jam fundraiser concert June 5 in Lakeville by Andrew Miller

to celebrate for me than to be immersed in music and Iris Bouvet has reason to surrounded by family and celebrate. This June will be friends,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just two years sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been cancer- going to be such a good party.â&#x20AC;? free. Bouvet, who endured The Lakeville resident is throwing a party to mark months of chemotherapy and underwent a the anniversary, double mastectomy, and to raise money had genetic testfor a medical fund ing that insurance through the Fairview didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cover durFoundation that ing her battle with helped cover her breast cancer. treatment costs. Fortunately, her The second Jug doctor, Dr. Barbara Jam runs from 2 to 6 Iris Bouvet Bowers of Fairview p.m. Sunday, June 5, at Family of Christ Luther- Southdale, has a median Church in Lakeville. It cal fund to cover that, and features food, performances money raised through Jug by local bands, and a jam Jam will be donated to the session led by Bouvetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son fund to help other women J.P. thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open to anyone who find themselves in that who cares to bring an in- situation. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no wonder the fundstrument along. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no better way raiser took the form of a THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

concert, considering Bouvetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s background in music. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a former music director at Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Burnsville, plays the electric bass and has lent her music skills to local theater groups such as Chameleon Theatre Circle and Eagan Summer Community Theatre. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also active in Good News Big Band, an 18-piece jazz and swing group thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s featured at Jug Jam. Also on the fundraiser concertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list of acts are The Anderson Brothers, made up of siblings Ryan and Aaron Anderson, and vocal group The Nice Girls. Another cancer survivor, Jill Wagemen, will be selling her artwork at the event, as will jewelry-maker Meghan Bostel. The first Jug Jam, held

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The Good News Big Band, an 18-piece jazz and swing group, is among the groups set to perform at Jug Jam. The event also features a jam session open to anyone who brings an instrument. last June, drew about 175 people and raised $2,500 for the medical fund, according to Bouvet, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organizing this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event with friends Sue Linden, Carla Maslon-

ka and Lauren Iannaci. Admission to the all-ages event is $10 for adults, $5 for students, and includes a â&#x20AC;&#x153;taco in a bagâ&#x20AC;? meal. For more information

about Jug Jam, contact Bouvet at ibouvet@me.com. Andrew Miller is at andrew. miller@ecm-inc.com.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Beauty and the Beastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Summer concerts in Eagan

Family Fun Tuesdays StringWerks at Caponi Art Park concerts

Led by the Pan Asian Arts Alliance, local Asian American & Pacific Islander arts groups will come together to host the Pan Asian Dance Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 29, at Burnsville Performing Arts Center, The day-long dance event will feature the top talents from local Pan Asian dance troupes and a final performance from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., with $5 admission, to celebrate May Pan Asian Heritage Month. A total of 22 dance troupes will compete for the Best Asian Traditional Dance and Best Modern Dance titles. Each group will perform two dances to showcase their talents. Dances will be judged by cultural relevance, choreography, technical skills, group cohesion, costumes and appearance, and overall impression. Judges will be Natalie Chung, Julie Kerr-Berry and Pei Shen. For ticket information, contact paaa@amamedia.org, (612) 376-7715 or www.panasianartsalliance. org.

Giant Step Theatre will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beauty and the Beastâ&#x20AC;? June 23, 24, 25, 30 and July 1 at Lakeville North High School, 19600 Ipava Ave. Performance times are 1:30 and 7 p.m. except on Saturday, June 24, when performances are at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are available for $6 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, Holyoke Avenue at 210th Street, and at Lakeville Area Schools Community Education, 8755 Upper 208th St., downtown Lakeville. Remaining tickets can be purchased at the door for $8. Groups of 15 or more can e-mail giantsteptheatre@yahoo.com for information on group sales. Auditions for actors grade three and older (2011-12 school year) will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 3 and 4. To schedule an audition time, send the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name, grade level and preference for a Friday evening or Saturday afternoon audition to giantsteptheatre@ yahoo.com.

Caponi Art Park and Learning Center, Eagan, will present a series of family-friendly outdoor concerts throughout the summer on Sunday evenings in Caponi Art Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theater in the Woods. Schedule: â&#x20AC;˘ June 19, 7:30 p.m., Minnesota Sinfonia. â&#x20AC;˘ July 10, 6:30 p.m., Dakota Valley Summer Pops Orchestra. â&#x20AC;˘ July 24, 6:30 p.m., Sumunar Indonesian Gamelan and Dance Ensemble. â&#x20AC;˘ Aug. 7, 6:30 p.m., Voice of Culture West African Drum and Dance. â&#x20AC;˘ Aug. 21, 6:30 p.m., Bill Evans New Orleans Jazz Band. A $4 per person donation is suggested. More information is available at www.caponiartpark.org.

Caponi Art Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 June schedule includes: â&#x20AC;˘ June 7, Jump, Sing and Explore: Discovering the Natural World with MacPhail Center for Music. â&#x20AC;˘ June 14, Latin American Folkloric Music: Musica, Lengua y Cultura Performance with Leo and Kathy Lara. â&#x20AC;˘ June 21, A Midsummer Dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dream: Magical Stories with Maren Hinderlie. â&#x20AC;˘ June 28, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Adventures of Juan Boboâ&#x20AC;? Puppet Show by Open Eye Figure Theatre. Caponi Art Park is at 1220 Diffley Road, Eagan. For more information, call (651) 454-9412 or visit www.caponiartpark.org.

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the Burnhaven Library in Burnsville. Kramer is a journalist and the author of the Riley Spartz mystery series: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stalking Susan,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Missing Mark,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Silencing Sam.â&#x20AC;? A fourth title, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Killing Kate,â&#x20AC;? is due out in July. Kramer will discuss her dual careers as journalist and novelist: how to write fiction and how to cover the news. Book clubs are invited as well as individual readers, and aspiring authors are also welcome. Attendees may bring books to be signed or purchase them at the event. The Burnhaven Library is at 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville. For more information, visit www.dakotacounty.us/library or call (952) 891-0300.

The StringWerks Adult Chamber Ensemble and La Beau Musica will present its spring concert at 7 p.m. Friday, June 3, at Hidden Valley Elementary Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Performing Arts Center, 13975 Glendale Ave., Savage. Featured works will include â&#x20AC;&#x153;Carnival of the Animalsâ&#x20AC;? by Camille Saint-Saens. This concert is free and open to the public. StringWerks, Burnsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youth orchestra program, will present its spring concert and silent auction at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 5, at Burnsville High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mraz Center, 600 Highway 13, Burnsville. The silent auction will begin approximately 30 minutes prior to the concert. Proceeds will benefit the StringWerks scholarship and music funds. This concert is free and open to the public. The 17th annual Eagan A $3 donation is suggested. Art Festival with the theme Youth In Art will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 25, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at Minnesota author Ju- Central Park in Eagan. Preview the activities lie Kramer will talk about and read from her work at planned for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fam7 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, at ily-friendly, free event at www.eaganartfestival.org.

Eagan Art Festival slated June 25-26

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Faith Fest concert Faith Fest, a free outdoor music concert hosted by Faith Church in Farmington, will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 18. The event will feature bands Remaliah, Farsighted and more to be added. Food will be available. Faith Church is at 710 Eighth St. on the Highway 3 frontage road. For more details, call (651) 460-6110 or log on to Facebook Group Pages: The Connection, and Faith United Methodist Church, www.faithinyourheart.org.

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Dakota City Heritage Village in Farmington took on the trappings of a war zone during the World War II re-enactment event held last weekend. The two-day event was highlighted by a staged battle between American and German soldiers outside the villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s depot; other features included a hangar dance, weapons and parachute demos, military vehicle displays and talks by World War II veterans. More photos from the event are at ThisweekLive.com. Photo by Rick Orndorf

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Sports Standings Baseball Team

Conference W L Burnsville 15 3 Eastview 13 2 Apple Valley 11 5 Eagan 10 6 Lakeville North 10 7 Prior Lake 8 8 B Jefferson 6 10 B Kennedy 5 10 Lakeville South 4 11 Rosemount 3 13

Overall W L 17 3 14 6 13 7 13 7 11 9 11 9 7 13 7 13 7 13 4 15

Friday, May 27 • Rosemount at Lakeville South, 4:15 p.m. • Henry Sibley at Lakeville North, 4;15 p.m. Monday, May 30 • Lakeville South/Rosemount winner at Burnsville, 4:15 p.m. • Lakeville North/Henry Sibley winner at St. Thomas Academy, 4:15 p.m. Friday, June 3 • Section 3AAA quarterfinals, Alimagnet Park in Burnsville

Softball Team

Conference W L Burnsville 13 0 B Jefferson 10 3 Eastview 8 5 Lakeville South 7 6 Eagan 7 6 Prior Lake 6 7 Apple Valley 5 8 Lakeville North 4 9 Rosemount 3 9 B Kennedy 1 12

Overall W L 16 1 16 3 10 8 10 7 10 8 11 9 10 10 8 12 5 10 6 13

Thursday, May 19 • Rosemount 2, Lakeville North 1 Monday, May 23 • Eastview 12, Lakeville South 2

Boys Lacrosse Team

Conference W L Rosemount 8 1 Eastview 7 2 Eagan 7 2 Burnsville 6 3 Prior Lake 5 4 Apple Valley 5 4 B Jefferson 3 6 Lakeville South 2 7 Lakeville North 2 7 B Kennedy 0 9

Overall W L 12 1 7 6 10 2 7 6 7 6 9 4 4 9 4 8 5 7 1 12

Wednesday, May 25 • Lakeville South at Lakeville North, 5:30 p.m. • Farmington at Eagan, 7 p.m. Friday, May 27 • Eagan/Farmington winner vs. Prior Lake/Rochester Century winner at high seed • Lakeville North/South winner at Eastview Wednesday, June 1 • Section 3 semifinals Friday, June 3 • Section 3 finals at Lakeville North, 7 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse Team

Conference W L B Kennedy 8 0 B Jefferson 6 2 Apple Valley 6 2 Lakeville North 5 2 Burnsville 5 3 Eagan/Rosemount 3 5 Lakeville South 1 6 Eastview 1 5 Prior Lake 1 5

Overall W L 13 0 10 2 10 3 8 5 7 6 6 6 5 7 3 8 2 11

Monday, May 23 • Lakeville South 15, Owatonna 10 • Burnsville 17, Prior Lake 5 • Bloomington Jefferson 20, Farmington 8 • Rochester John Marshall/Lourdes 19, Eastview 10 • Apple Valley 10, Rochester Mayo 2 • Eagan Rosemount 11, Park 5 • Lakeville North 20, Rochester Century 1 Wednesday, May 25 • Eagan/Rosemount at Lakeville North, 7:30 p.m. • Lakeville South at Bloomington Kennedy, 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 31 • Section 3 semifinals at high seed Thursday, June 2 • Section 3 finals at high seed

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

Conference W L 10 4 9 5 8 6 8 6 8 6 8 6 3 11 2 12

Overall W L 14 6 12 7 10 6 8 9 9 9 11 8 4 16 5 12

Saturday, May 28 • Farmington at Section 1AAA tournament

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

Conference W L 13 1 10 4 10 4 7 7 7 7 6 8 2 12 1 13

Overall W L 16 0 15 5 11 9 8 12 10 10 10 10 5 15 4 16

Wednesday, May 25 • Northfield at Farmington, 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 25 • Farmington/Northfield winner vs. Faribault/Rochester Century/Hastings winner, 5 p.m. Todd Park in Austin

Boys Lacrosse Wednesday, May 25 • Farmington vs. Eagan, 7 p.m. at Burnsville High School

Girls Lacrosse Monday, May 23 • Bloomington Jefferson 20, Farmington 8

Spring playoffs! Check us out online at www.thisweeklive.com for up-to-date scores and reaction

Cougar boys golf in the midst of best season yet Panthers hoping to make fourth straight appearance at state tournament in June by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

With a deep roster comprised of golfers who love to compete year round, the Lakeville South boys team is having its most successful season since the school opened. The Cougars have had flashes of brilliance in the past six years, but they’ve never had this kind of depth, which led to a second-place finish in the South Suburban Conference behind Eastview. Their best finish in the Lake Conference was fifth. “The success we are having this season isn’t a surprise to me,” head coach John Cochrane said. “We are a tight-knit group of golfers who care about how everyone else is playing.” With Brandon Mader and Justin Doeden leading the way while averaging in the mid 70s, South feels like this is just the beginning. “(Mader is) the consummate team player, and he never puts himself above anyone,” Cochrane said. “He leads by example on and off the golf course. He’s a little guy who everyone looks up to.”

With the Section 1AAA tournament next on the schedule, the Cougars are aware the team’s season could continue deep into June, but it’s not going to define them. “We don’t really have any goals for sections,” Cochrane said. “We just want to continue to improve. These boys are going to play in many tournaments in their career that are a lot bigger than the section tournament.” Cochrane figures their main competition will come from Owatonna, Winona, and Lakeville North, who have won the past three Section 1AAA titles. The tournament is scheduled for June 2 and 6 at Bellwood Oaks in Hastings. “I see a very strong team at South for years to come,” Cochrane said. “It’s taken six years to get the South golf program to where it is right now.”

as, all averaging in the upper 70s. All three were key members of past state tournament teams, but the trouble this year has been a consistent No. 4 scorer. “We’ve gone through seven, eight guys for that last three spots,” head coach Steve Sabetti said. “We’re trying to find the right combination. I don’t know who will be on the section team yet.” The Panthers have won three tournaments this season, but their scores have wavered between 293 and 320. “We’ve got a big gap between our highs and lows,” Sabetti said. The Panthers have advanced to state three years in a row with contributions from Petterson and both Thomas brothers. Sabetti isn’t counting out a repeat appearance. “Honestly (the section) could go a lot of ways,” SaLakeville North betti said. “There’s not an The Panthers placed overwhelming favorite. Our fourth in the South Sub- goal is to peak on Thursday. urban Conference thanks You never know. It’s golf.” to their top three players, Rogers is at Adam Petterson, Freddy Andy Thomas and Bobby Thom- andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Tiger track outleaping nearly all the competition Nadia Lorencz one of the best long, high and triple jumpers by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The Farmington girls track and field team is eager to show how far it can jump with the Section 1AA meet at Lakeville South fast approaching. Several athletes would like to extend their seasons beyond June 4 to the Class AA state meet June 10-11 at Hamline University in St. Paul. If the True Team Section 1AAA meet is any indication, Farmington could improve upon its 40th-place finish at state in 2010. Nadia Lorencz has become one of the best young jumpers in the state of Minnesota. “Nadia is an exciting athlete who possesses a lot of raw talent and athletic ability,” Farmington head coach Tom Hart said. “We have set some goals for the remainder of the season and she is striving to reach them.” She began the season with a nagging hamstring injury and couldn’t compete until April. Since then it’s been one jump after the other. Although Farmington didn’t advance beyond the Section 1AAA True Team meet, she put up some of her best times and distances of the year. Her 18 feet, 5.5 inch leap in the long jump puts her up at the top of the list in Minnesota. The jump would have won the state title last year. She’s one of the leaders in the 100 hurdles (16.18 seconds), triple jump (36’5”) and high jump (5’). She’s not the only athlete excited for the Section 1AA meet. Alyssa Parco is one of the premier hurdlers in the metro, clearing the 300 hurdles in 46.65 at the True Team section meet. Last season she finished seventh at state. Erin Hickey’s long jump (17’1.75”) and triple jump (34’5.24”) abilities have also launched her into the upper echelon of athletes. “Parco and Hickey are great athletes to have in our program and I would be wrong to say that our team has influenced each other to work hard and be the best they can be each day at practice,” Hart said. The two also make up

part of the 4x400-meter relay with Izzie Ferm and Maria Kiminski, who have one of the fastest times in the metro. “They are as fast as some of the previous teams, but are looking to go faster as the championship seasons approach,” Hart said. The Section 1AA meet is scheduled for June 2 and 4 at Lakeville South High School. The Missota Conference championships were on Thursday.

Boys track With a young lineup, the Tigers have had some holes in their lineup in 2011. “With that said, it has been fun to watch the seniors step up and also watch the young guys having success,” coach Brian Helmstetter said. One event that is solid with no holes is the jumping unit. Sam Hanson hit a school record high jump of 6’7” early this season, but has had injuries that have bumped his season off schedule. He should be ready for the section meet on June 2. Zach Wyatt has made the most of his senior season with consistent jumps in the high (6’2”), triple (40’plus) and the long (20’-plus) jump. Justin Hett has never been far behind in either long or triple jump. Tyler Grubb has also had some early season injuries, but he’s taking seconds off of his times each week in the 400, 200 and 100. “He is a talented athlete that I have high hopes for in the conference meet,” Helmstetter said. “He isn’t quite to last season form yet, but seems to be peaking at the right time.” Thrower John Schimmel has kept Farmington’s history of solid shot put (more than 51’) and discus (125’) distances alive. Tyler Lerbackken leads the distance runners, averaging 51 seconds in the 400 and 2:07 in the 800. Although Farmington has relied on many freshmen to get the points this season, they haven’t disappointed. “Our freshmen have been breaking a lot of our freshmen records which is a good sign for the future as our numbers are high in the lower grades,” Helmstetter

said.

Girls lacrosse Although the Farmington girls lacrosse team’s season ended on Monday with a 20-8 loss to Bloomington Jefferson in the Section 3 playoffs, the girls are already excited about 2012. “I think many of our players will be doing some summer and fall lacrosse which is going to help, but a lot of our athletes are in other sports and that really helps them to stay in shape and ready to compete,” head coach Dan Pickens said. One-goal losses dominated the season for the Tigers. They lost five games – including two in overtime – by one goal, leaving many frustrated players wondering when their luck was going to turn. The good news is Farmington girls lacrosse doesn’t have any seniors leaving the team this spring. “We are learning and building character from these losses,” Pickens said. “The girls will move on, but don’t forget the feeling of losing like that. “They will be able to draw on those feelings next season.” Playing close games wasn’t the norm in 2010, which featured a number of blowouts. “It is a huge moral victory to be in all of our games,” Pickens said. “We were a door mat last year, losing by an average of 10 goals a game. Now we are right in every game until the very end.” Ally Midboe, Adrienne Jolicoeur and Haley Bradshaw kept the team competitive. “They have been kind of taking turns having big games, and the couple of times they have all played well at the same time we were able to put up big numbers,” Pickens said. “They are our rock, but we couldn’t do it without anyone on the team.” Midboe and Jolicoeur will be back quarterbacking the offense. Bradshaw didn’t start playing lacrosse until last year, so “it is incredible how far she has come considering she was a rookie last year and now she is one of the top players in the state,” Pickens said.

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Lakeville North’s leading scorer Kacie Waagbo, No. 14, looks for an outlet in the team’s first-round match against Rochester Century on Monday in the Section 3 tournament. The Panthers won 20-1.

Panther lacrosse overcomes its youth Despite split, young North girls lacrosse earns No. 2 seed in section by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

A varsity lacrosse team composed of mostly sophomores and freshmen rarely equals winning. The game requires strength to pound through defenses and disrupt the opposition’s scoring chances. It’s not an easy task when opponents are mostly two years older. That didn’t stop the Lakeville North girls lacrosse team from earning the No. 2 seed in Section 3. It’s the same seed last year’s combined Lakeville team received that featured several seniors and qualified for state. Since 2010, the team split in two, one at South and the other at North. The majority of players from the state tournament team are Panthers, but they don’t comprise the entire roster. “We had to find people to fill those shoes,” head coach Kate Leavell said. “We had to bring up some eighth-graders, and there’s some 10th-graders playing for the first time. It’s been an interesting year. I really had no idea that we were going to end up with the second seed after the power house we had last year.” Most of the junior varsity team from 2010 went to South, leaving North with a shallow lineup. “We only have five starting returners, so we weren’t sure how we were going to do,” Leavell said. “We don’t have any leeway. This past week we had a couple illnesses and we had a couple losses. We have just enough players to play.” The Panthers went 8-5 during the regular season, relying on sophomores

Hannah Koloski (48 goals, 26 assists) and Lauren Storhoff (25, 14), ninthgrader Kacie Waagbo (42, 39) and eighth-grader Logan Dobratz (12, 10). Senior Nora Vee managed the goal with a .604 save percentage. She was the only senior besides Bree Hall on the roster. The rest are sophomores and ninth-graders, including sophomore defenders Emily Engelhart and Taylor Christianson who were on the combined team a year ago. North won its firstround game against Rochester Century 20-1 on Monday. If the top two seeds meet in the final, North will get another shot at No. 1 Bloomington Kennedy. “I think if we can keep everyone healthy, I like our chances, ” Leavell said. “We had the lead a few times, but we lost in overtime. We’re ready for a rematch.”

Cougars Members of last year’s combined Lakeville team, sophomore Abby Ness and senior Alicia Lang, led Lakeville South to a 5-7 record and a No. 8 seed in the playoffs. The girls won their first-round game 15-10 over Owatonna on Monday, putting them in the quarterfinals against topseeded Bloomington Kennedy. The Cougars had defining wins against Rochester John Marshall, Eastview, Farmington, Owatonna and Rochester Mayo with one-goal losses to Prior Lake and Burnsville. Andy Rogers is at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

North fourth, South fifth at True Team state by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

jump, and she was third in the 100-meter dash and second in the long jump. Second-place finishes went to Emily Pratt in the 100 hurdles, Emma Erickson in the discus, Nicole Naatjes in the pole vault and Jennifer Svobodny in the shot put. The 4×100 relay was third-quickest. Taylor Perkins got fourth in the 3200. For South, Morgan Pieri won the high jump competition, leaping two inches higher than anyone else. Caraline Slattery and Shaina Burns both tied for fourth. Burns also placed fourth in the 300 hurdles.

The Lakeville North girls track and field team finished fourth at the Class AAA True Team state meet on Friday at Stillwater Area High School. Lakeville South placed fifth. South entered the meet as a wild card team and finished ahead of four other section winners. South had 22 season-best performances and 17 personal bests in its first appearance at state. The true team format favors depth as every athlete’s finish counts. First earns 27 points and 27th receives one. Rogers is at For North, Angelica Andy Andy Rogers is at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. Anyaogu won the triple andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

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A former Eagan City Council member, state representative and Minnesota two-term governor prominently touted his Dakota County roots when announcing Sunday, May 22, that he was seeking the Republicansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2012 presidential endorsement through a You Tube video. Tim Pawlenty, born on Nov. 27, 1960, in South St. Paul to Eugene and Virginia Pawlenty, told viewers that he grew up in a â&#x20AC;&#x153;blue collar townâ&#x20AC;? and that his father was a truck driver and his mother died when he was a teenager. As the first in his family to attend college, Pawlenty said he knows the American dream because â&#x20AC;&#x153;I lived it.â&#x20AC;? Having lived in Eagan since moving there after his marriage in 1987 to Mary Anderson, many local people have watched the rise of Pawlentyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s political star from his appointment to the Planning Commission in 1988 and his election to the City Council in 1989, the Minnesota House in 1992 and Minnesota governor in 2002 and 2006. Tom Egan, current Dakota County commissioner, said that while professionally Pawlenty started out as a prosecuting attorney, there was little doubt in his mind that he really aspired to higher political office. When Pawlenty was on the council and Egan was mayor, Eagan was the fastest growing city in the state. He said the issues before the council often created clashes between developers and angry constituents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Courtesy, patience, courage and perseverance were essential and Pawlenty possessed those qualities,â&#x20AC;? Egan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He added a calm and articulate voice to the City Council. From what I have observed, Pawlenty carried these same qualities forward to his service in the state legislature.â&#x20AC;? Egan said Pawlenty had another attribute: He could be persuaded to change his mind if the argument were compelling enough. Egan recalled a time when he was able to convince Pawlenty of voting in favor of a mixed-use development with what Pawlenty called an â&#x20AC;&#x153;eloquent argument.â&#x20AC;? Egan said he saw this same willingness to be persuaded by worthy projects when Pawlenty was governor, citing examples such as the Northstar Commuter Rail and alternative energy programs. While those qualities have served Pawlenty well through the years, Egan says it is the former governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intelligence that may help him succeed in his presidential campaign. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pawlenty will be one of the smartest if not the smartest candidate for president and has a very interesting and, by most standards, a successful story to tell,â&#x20AC;? Egan said. Longtime Eagan City Administrator Tom Hedges said it will be Pawlentyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confidence in his own ability and his commitment to America and making it a better community that will help him most. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to be

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Partners in Education Award winners announced

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The Farmington Area Education Foundation has announced recipients of its Partners in Education Award along with programs and staff that will be supported through its grant program. The following have been named Partners in Education for 2011: â&#x20AC;˘ Volunteer of the Year: June Johnson â&#x20AC;˘ Community Partner of the Year: Mike Burville,

Burville Law Office â&#x20AC;˘ Distinguished Alumna: Julie McKnight â&#x20AC;˘ Bill Patterson Distinguished Staff Member Award: Dr. Steven Geis The Farmington Area Education Foundation also funded nine projects totaling $10,031 that will be used to improve educational opportunities for students in the years to come. Grant recipients for 2011 include:

â&#x20AC;˘ Dodge Middle School, Charlie Weise/Natalie Olson, CMP music/texts, $1,350. â&#x20AC;˘ North Trail Elementary, Pam Tycer, raised bed garden, $400. â&#x20AC;˘ North Trail Elementary, Martha Pederson, iPad, $700. â&#x20AC;˘ Dodge Middle School, Amy Kipke, e-readers, $458. â&#x20AC;˘ Farmington High School, Rick Younker, responders, $2,400.

â&#x20AC;˘ Farmington High School, Counseling Department, iPad, $1,000. â&#x20AC;˘ Farmington High School, Jenni Guite, iPad, $1,000. â&#x20AC;˘ Akin Road Elementary, Nicole Roach, Flip cameras, $1,250. More information about the Farmington Area Education Foundation is at www.supportfarmingtoneducation.org.

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Weaver views Pawlentyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legacy as enduring. Former Republican state senator Bill Belanger, who served Bloomington and Burnsville, said the only thing that emerges of Pawlentyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legacy is his â&#x20AC;&#x153;No New Taxâ&#x20AC;? stance. Minnesota DFL State Party Chairman Ken Martin of Eagan commented recently on a national media story in which Pawlenty is reported as indicating he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know exactly why he was running for president. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew Tim Pawlen-

ty didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bring much to the table in terms of leadership, accomplishments or vision â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and with this admission heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proven that he knows it too,â&#x20AC;? Martin said.

double-digit state general fund growth. So ingrained is the idea among Democrats, among the â&#x20AC;&#x153;chattering class,â&#x20AC;? that increasing taxes is normal, they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t comprehend someone unwilling to do so, Pawlenty explained. Pawlenty said Democrats think he has an ill motive or mental defect because he wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t raise taxes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would say to you respectfully, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bunch of crap,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always had these (conservative) positions.â&#x20AC;?

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On top of that, the most credibile option is using a third party. Tensions are high in the community over political issues and having an outside party do the work is a pressure release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are parts we can do,â&#x20AC;? Mielke said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but my concern about having staff do it is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;will it be acceptedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;?â&#x20AC;? Mayor Mark Bellows, a vehement proponent of the study, said an objective, unbiased Phase 1 is key. Questions still persisted about the $25,000 bill for Phase 1. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes $25,000 is a lot of money,â&#x20AC;? Mielke said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but if it buys answers and community support, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth it.â&#x20AC;? Swecker said that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no guarantee it could buy support: People have their minds made up already.

president of the Minnesota Taxpayers League, called Pawlenty â&#x20AC;&#x153;a steady hand at the wheel.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Governor Pawlenty was a great caretaker for the state of Minnesota,â&#x20AC;? Krinkie said recently. Former Pawlenty chief of staff and Minnesota Business Partnership Executive Director Charlie Weaver recently praised his former bossâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fiscal conservatism. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In a nutshell Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d say he reinstated fiscal sanity,â&#x20AC;? Weaver said.

ing millions of dollars to maintain the liquor monopoly, this would trigger Phase 2B, which would consist of a valuation of assets, and a transition plan, among other things. This phase would cost $23,000. Council Member Matt Little questioned the Phase 1 portion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seems like Phase 1 is very simple,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It seems to me we could save the $25,000 by having staff run the numbers.â&#x20AC;? Council Member Kerrin Swecker agreed with Little. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a hard time spending $25,000,â&#x20AC;? she said. City Administrator Steve Mielke countered that the study was worth it to put to rest the viability question once and for all.

Time as governor In an interview last November, Pawlenty insisted he stood out among Minnesota governors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m the first true fiscally conservative governor in that regard the state has had, in the modern history of the state,â&#x20AC;? Pawlenty said of refusing to continue a pattern of

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maybe,â&#x20AC;? Bellows said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;it could unite the council.â&#x20AC;? Swecker wondered if the study had to be conducted this year, given the current state of the economy. Bellows countered that the city already plans to spend $2.8 million on land for a new store next year. Mielke summed up the situation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to have a full grasp of the situation before we make our next moves,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put this business on hold for four or five years.â&#x20AC;? The City Council will vote on the study at an upcoming meeting. E-mail Aaron Vehling at aaron. vehling@ecm-inc.com and www. facebook.com/thisweeklive.

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Rossan flew the aircraft from his location over Lake Marion about one-eighth mile and set it down in 12 to 15 feet of water. Artes said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never seen anything like the crash happen in the time heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lived in his house, but â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do hear a lot of helicopters flying overhead.â&#x20AC;? Bellows said the accident remains under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board.

Pearson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As we were turning around, we saw the helicopter â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;pitchingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and then crash into the water. Everybody heard it.â&#x20AC;? Then, Pearson said, he and his friends set forth toward the crash site. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Pearsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two friends) Justin and Josh hopped into the water and stabilized (Rossan),â&#x20AC;? Pearson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We gave him the surfboard so he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t moving around.â&#x20AC;? As soon as they got a good handle on the pilot, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the three of us took him to shore and waited for the police.â&#x20AC;?

Several local law enforcement agencies responded to the scene, including the Dakota County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office and the Lakeville Police Department. McLean told reporters at a press conference that Rossan had just reloaded the helicopter with pesticide about 20 minutes before he crashed. The pesticide, called methoprene, mimics mosquito hormone and has a 30-day timed release. Scotts Helicopter of Le Sueur, Minn., owns and operates the helicopter. The craft was about 50 feet in the air at the time of engine failure, Bellows said.

Aaron Vehling is at aaron.vehling@ecm-inc.com and www. facebook.com/thisweeklive.

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Keep it around A plan to allow expansion of the Senior Center and Historical Society into the vacant former police station building has been discussed for months. The 17,000-square-foot site would allow for the Historical Society to have a nicer space for its inventory and the Senior Center at least 2,000 more square feet to host its 216 monthly programs, among other things. The current sites for each organization are either falling apart (in the case of the Historical Society) or just too small to accommodate a plethora of programming (in the case of the Senior Center). Another concern in the crowd was another option â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not to remodel the police station or even remodel the current senior center, but something else altogether: No Senior Center at all. Doreen Machin, who is an active Senior Center member and secretary to Senior Center board president Ted Billy, said she was concerned about Mayor Mark Bellowsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; idea to decentralize the Senior Center and move all programming to the various churches in the city. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we did that,â&#x20AC;? Machin said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Senior Center (organization) wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t grow.â&#x20AC;? Machin said that ar-

rangement would result in people going to neighboring citiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; senior sites. She also said that there is an economic and social value to bringing everyone together in the same place. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It brings in business,â&#x20AC;? she said. Others asked about selling both the police station and the current senior facility and constructing a nice new building akin to those in Northfield and Apple Valley. Michaud said the money isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t available to do that, but the police station site is amenable to future expansion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know the demographics in our community and the United States are changing,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The population is aging.â&#x20AC;?

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The $260,000 the Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) spent to fund the existing Senior Center would be reinvested in the new site, Michaud said. The City Council and even staff have been skeptical overall of the ability to raise that number in the near-term. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hoping the City Council will allow us a year or two to raise the money,â&#x20AC;? Michaud told the crowd. He added that a bridge loan would allow the city to get started on remodeling the police station (once the existing senior center is sold) to take advantage of the favorable bid climate. As seniors left the Arts Center auditorium, many signed a petition imploring the city council to pursue the proposal. The City Council will discuss this issue further at its June 27 work session, when Michaud and Potter will have a more comprehensive report on the spirit of interest surrounding the proposal. To share your opinion on this matter, you can write a letter to the editor of Thisweek Newspapers for publication, comment on this story online or post your thoughts on our Facebook page.

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As reported previously in this newspaper, Michaud and Potter estimate the total cost of the proposed project at $1.1 million. Potter, a retired businessman, used his wealth of knowledge to solicit some favorable bids that have kept that number low. Most of that would be covered by the Senior Center organization, some city infusions and the sale of the existing Senior Center building. Fees would be increased some, but the city would need about $278,000 E-mail Aaron Vehling at aaron. in donations from the com- vehling@ecm-inc.com and www. munity to cover the balance. facebook.com/thisweeklive.

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or school when the fire occurred, but several came to the scene when they learned of the fire. Michaela Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, 17, said she has lived in the home her whole life. She said their electricity has been cutting out lately, they suspect the wiring was not installed properly when the house was built in the 1980s. Farmington Fire Marshal John Powers said work-

Herlofsky/from 1A â&#x20AC;&#x153;I looked at it as an opportunity to improve the relations and maybe help the public relax a little bit,â&#x20AC;? Herlofsky said. City officials were looking toward the future, and the development outlook was strong. Plans were beginning for the new City Hall that would be built in 2008. The space, now with large areas of it empty, was planned so it would be able to accommodate city activities well into the future. Herlofsky said the goal was to ensure another new building wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be needed for at least 50 years, possibly even 200 years. Eventually, millions in bonds were issued for Vermillion River Crossing, a distinctive 40-acre property near downtown that promised to spur commercial and residential development. Then the economy shifted, development virtually stopped and city budget issues became significantly more challenging. In an interview, Herlofsky cited managing the budget as one of the biggest challenges he faced while leading the city. He said criticism leveled at city officials for the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lack of a big-box retailer has been unfair. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a lot of talk since Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been here about why donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t we have a Target, why donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t we have a Walmart. Even rumors that

ers with Dakota Electric twice were at the home this month and determined the electrical problems were not due to external issues with the lines. Powers said the official cause of the fire is still under investigation, and they are waiting for an insurance adjuster to arrive and examine the home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re battling North Minneapolis for insurance adjustors,â&#x20AC;? Powers said, referring to the extensive tornado damage that occurred

May 22 in that area. Powers said an electrical engineer was to be brought in by Monday to help determine if the actions of the handyman, who was not a licensed electrician, had anything to do with the fire. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to determine if his actions did start the fire. â&#x20AC;Ś If they did, it could open up neglegence on that claim,â&#x20AC;? Powers said.

say the city didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let Target develop here. None of that is accurate,â&#x20AC;? Herlofsky said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t determine where the Target or a Walmart locates, the companies do.â&#x20AC;? He predicted there will be a larger retailer in the city at some point, likely after the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corporate limits grow. Recently, many businesses have been talking to city officials about locating in Farmington, and the Dakota County Community Development Agency broke ground in Vermillion Crossing for a senior housing complex. However, Herlofsky said the associated costs and changes necessary for accommodating a big-box retailer in Farmington, such as adding roads, would change the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s character. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always tried to say if a big-box came here and we had the traffic and associated costs, the same people who said I want the convenience of everything closer to home are going to be complaining they wrecked our community,â&#x20AC;? Herlofsky said. Despite the challenges heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faced, Herlofsky described himself as an upbeat person who has worked hard to encourage staff and recognize city workers for a job well done, such as the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s snowplow crew. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can really feel good when you can tell somebody you did a good job,â&#x20AC;? Herlofsky said. In the future, Herlofsky said he sees Farmington building upon its unique at-

tributes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think (Farmington has) got something here. Somehow people feel that even farming isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t compatible with housing and commercial. Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it really?â&#x20AC;? he said. He said he enjoys seeing farm fields from his Farmington home and watching crops grow every year. He also noted how many unique restaurants the city boasts, as opposed to just chain stores. For the future, Herlofsky said the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic development would be bolstered by working with the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current businesses. For his own future, Herlofsky isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t counting out working again, but has not announced whether he has another job lined up. He said he plans to remain in Farmington and enjoy time with his family and grandchildren. He has high praise for the city employees and officials who have worked hard for the city. As for his own contribution, Herlofsky is more humble. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m passing through. I hope that I have contributed and added some value,â&#x20AC;? he said. The city will host a reception in Herlofskyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honor on his last day, Tuesday, May 31, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Farmington City Hall.

Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com

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