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Lakeville asks for a lot It’s just the beginning in a new superintendent Public, district staff and students get very specific in their quest for an ideal leader by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Take a second to think about what type of person should lead Lakeville’s public school system. Would a high-quality superintendent be a financial guru? An expert communicator? An empowering leader for his or her staff ? Someone open to ethnic, economic and cultural diversity? A tech savvy executive? Add to those some humility and a bouillabaisse of personable, compassionate, ethical and approachable traits and what exists is just a portion of what a variety of local stakeholders indicated in recent focus groups that they want in a new superintendent. School Exec Connect

(SEC), the district’s superintendent search consultant, interviewed a large swath of people e a r lier this month, including teachers, staff, students, business leaders and community members. Bob Ostlund has been SEC’s sort-of “identity investigator,” scouring the district’s 83-square-mile boundary for every bit of information that could help SEC recruit the leader that the community not only wants, but what it deserves. In addition to those focus groups, the research included an online survey, which about 350 people took. Ostlund laid out the

results before the School Board at its meeting on Tuesday, June 14. All of the aforementioned qualities factored into people’s desires in a leader. The most cited traits, however, were financial intelligence and communication skills. “The number one response in the survey was someone who understands the business side of education,” said Ostlund, who himself is a former superintendent. “A majority of those (respondents) were parents.” But where respondents agreed on finance, they disagreed on the policy expectations. “Some list finance as number one because of a concern about a lack of funding,” Ostlund said. See Superintendent, 7A

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Trevor Lachance performed for fellow graduates and guests at commencement ceremonies for Farmington High School’s Class of 2011 in the school’s gymnasium on June 10. More photos on Page 13A.

A Lakeville celebration

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In an effort to help visitors to downtown find parking, the city of Lakeville installed new road signs. The “way-finding” project was funded by a grant from Dakota County, said city administrator Steve Mielke.

Six will vie for Farmington city administrator position Finalists include two Farmington residents by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Six finalists, including two Farmington residents, have been selected for interviews to become Farmington’s next city administrator. The candidates are: • Farmington resident Brian Anderson, who is the city administrator of Newport; • Bart Fischer, assistant city administrator and economic development director of Chaska; • Dave McKnight, a Farmington resident, former city council member and administrator of Mendota Heights; • Ron Moorse, govern-

ment affairs consultant, city of Afton; • Bruce Messelt, Lake Elmo city administrator; and • Samantha Orduno, city administrator in Dayton. Those candidates were selected by Farmington City Council members from a pool of 14 applications. Each candidate will be interviewed by the city council and a committee of staff members June 24 at City Hall starting at 9 a.m. The public is invited to meet the candidates June 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. at City Hall in the expansion space area upstairs.

Three finalists will be announced at a special Farmington City Council meeting on June 29 at City Hall, and those individuals will be invited for a final interview July 11. At that meeting, the name of the board’s top candidate will be announced, but a background check will be performed before he or she will officially be offered the position. Farmington Human Resources Director Brenda Wendlandt said the background check will take Farmington police about one week to complete. Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

Photos by Aaron Vehling

Situated somewhere at a precipice between happiness over accomplishments and sadness over the uncertain road that lies ahead, seniors from Lakeville North and Lakeville South High School celebrated their commncement ceremonies at Roy Wilkins Auditorium in downtown St. Paul. Lakeville North students (above) showcased pride in their achievements at a ceremony that saw more than 4,000 give commencement speaker Zack Nelson a standing ovation over his heartwearming story of great loss and sweeping recovery. During the Lakeville South commencement ceremony (below), students shared a moment during what could be one of the defining achievements of their lives. More photos on Page 12A.

New program eliminates Lakeville’s 2011 levy limits City officials assure residents that state-sponsored plan won’t be a blank check for municipal expenditures by Aaron Vehling

formance assessment pro- plowing, street maintegram could yield the City nance and the quality of Voluntary participation of Lakeville some more public safety. In exchange for in a state-administered per- levying power. The Lakeville participation, the City Council voted city receives a levy General 952-894-1111 last week to apexemption for Distribution 952-846-2070 Display Advertising 952-846-2011 prove the city’s 2011 and 14 cents Classified Advertising 952-846-2000 participation in the per person (in the 2010 Minnesota population) from Legislature-created the LGA program. Steve Mielke Lakeville currently program. A city governreceives no LGA ment’s performance is funds. The reimbursement assessed using a special would be less than $1,000. performance metric and The levy exemption is & !""'! ! $ resident surveys that look the most important part at such city services as because if the legislature THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

were to impose a “hard levy” on the city, it could affect the city’s ability to make street improvements, said City Administrator Steve Mielke. “(The program is) worthwhile and would provide some benefit down the road,” Mielke told the City Council last week. City finance director Dennis Feller said the eliminated levy limits for 2011 are an insurance policy, not a move to tax exponentially. “If (the Legislature)

were to redefine the amount that cities can levy, this would give the city council the ability to establish a levy it feels comfortable with,” Feller said. As the Legislature pushes more of the tax burden onto local governments, a more restricted levy limit could hinder simple city functions such as maintenance and roadwork. For example, the Market Value Homestead Credit is a state-mandated levy that cities collect and then receive a credit from

the state. Or, at least, they are supposed to receive a credit from the state. However, Feller said, it has been “all but eliminated for Lakeville.” For proof that the city is not looking toward anything beyond covering its bases, Feller pointed out that the city currently levies below its limit, which is $24,562,538. The current levy is more than $520,000 below that, he said. “A good example is last year,” Feller said. “Even See Performance, 7A

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Farmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Dew Days celebration: Many styles of fun Throwback events, new features, all part of 2011 festival THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Farmington is bristling with excitement as the 2011 Dew Days celebration is in the midst of its June 15-18 run. Kicking off the he annual communityitywide festival wass the popular Miss Farmington Pageant on Wednesday at Boeckman Middle School. For the first time, the Miss Fa r m i n g t o n title winner will qualify to compete at the Minneeapolis Aquatennial nial for the Miss Queen een of the Lakes title. Several teen-centered events were scheduled at the Farmington Library this week along Thursday events that included a Family Fun Day carnival at the CVS Pharmacy and Flavors of Farmington at the Rambling River Pavilion. Friday through Sunday on Oak Street in front of the Farmington Bakery area, visitors will be able to try their skill on a Segway obstacle course. Ken Smith, owner of

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Opinion Thisweek Columnist Education can be well-rounded if voters protest and approve levies by Don Heinzman THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Parents are paying more and higher fees for their students who want to play athletics, compete in debate, play in the band and perform in a school play. This raises the question: Do todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s graduates have the quality education they deserve? To the credit of the high school administrators, exceptions are made for some students who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford the fees, and it appears that so far the fees have slightly affected participation. The day may be coming, however, when public schools can only afford to offer a basic, no-extras education to students. Across the nation parents are paying fees not only for co-curricular activities but for supplies, alge-

bra workbooks and even registration fees. Some educators say it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fair for taxpayers to pay for the extras some school districts offer. School districts are facing cuts in their operating budgets because of declining enrollment, increasing costs and no increases in state for the last four years, except for funding special education. In Minnesota, the state legislature by law must fund an adequate education for K-12 students. That word adequate, however, is subject to interpretation. Some will argue that offering an array of arts courses or advanced science classes to only a few takers is no longer sustainable. As school districts look for

funds, they are charging higher fees for their kids to play high school sports, to be in student government, to be in the class play and to participate in debate. This is a serious trend, because students with parents of modest means cannot afford the fees. The public school system, which guarantees equal opportunities for all students, is becoming elitist. Parents are saying they would rather pay for special courses and activities than not have the offerings at all. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy for parents with the money to say. There are exceptions to the fees for those students on free and reduced lunches. Booster clubs in some districts are supplementing athletic budgets. A study conducted by the Minnesota State High School League

shows increases in fees are slightly reducing the number of students participating in the leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sports and activities. Students who could profit the most from having special courses or being on teams are the most threatened. Raising fees and cutting extracurricular activities are coming at a time when the research says the best predictor of future success for students is their involvement in extracurricular activities. One example of raising fees is Lakeville where the school board has increased the fees to help make up a projected two-year budget deficit of $15.2 million. Next year, it will cost a Lakeville high school student $600 to play hockey, $215 to participate in debate, $135 to be in the fall play and

$250 to be in the chess club. The school board in Lakeville chose the route of raising the fees after parents came up with solutions to fund activities the board had planned to cut. Increasing fees is understandable for a board that also has approved cutting 100 full-time equivalent staffing positions in Lakeville schools. Equal opportunities for all students to get a well-rounded education can only come when parents protest to their school boards, as was the case in Lakeville, and when voters approve new tax levies. Don Heinzman is chairman of the ECM Publishers Inc. Editorial Board. Thisweek Newspapers is part of ECM. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

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Counterpoint: Bridging gap to dental care for poor patients by Matthew Vaillant THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

As a Lakeville resident, a practicing dentist who works to treat Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s underserved residents, and a member of the board of trustees of the Minnesota Dental Association, I feel compelled to respond to an article published in the June 3 Thisweek. This article outlined the new career path of Farmington City Council Member Christy Jo Fogarty as a midlevel dental therapist, and I believe Ms. Fogarty should be commended for her dedication to helping the underserved in our community. Unfortunately, this article misrepresents numerous facts. The article discusses both the midlevel dental therapist and the advanced dental therapist, and describes the Minnesota Dental

Association as being opposed to them. This is a misrepresentation of the facts. The truth is that legislation was introduced for dental therapists by Rep. Kim Norton, which the MDA did support. Compromise language between the two proposed pieces of legislation was finally adopted by the 2009 Legislature. This language added a public safety provision, which addressed the MDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long-held principles for appropriate education, scope of practice and supervision for these new midlevel dental providers. With regard to the development of a new member of the dental team, Ms. Fogarty stated that she believed the Minnesota Dental Association and American Dental Association â&#x20AC;&#x153;saw it as threatening livelihoods.â&#x20AC;? This could not

be further from the truth. With a graduating class of seven students, the new midlevel therapists do not pose a threat to the livelihoods of Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dentists. The MDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s key opposition to other proposed legislation was strictly about ensuring patient safety and creating an integrated member of the dental team. While Ms. Fogarty will work with our most vulnerable populations in her new health care role, the dental professionals of her community have already been doing so for the duration of their careers. The dental profession works tirelessly to find solutions to the barriers to care facing many Minnesotans and regularly does charitable work. I worked to open a free clinic in the community in which I practice, and this month I am col-

laborating with others to begin the process of opening a second one. And every year my colleagues and I reduce our individual fees by tens of thousands of dollars so we can see Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most vulnerable and underserved. And I can say categorically that these patients are some of the most challenging and often require a greater level of expertise than the average patient population. The MDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motivations during the legislative process were to find a solution that would provide our residents with quality care in a safe manner. Unfortunately, the motives of our organization were unfairly put into question by a Farmington public official and this article, and we were not given credit for insisting that the new mid-level providers be trained at an accredit-

ed dental school and be required to have their patients come from the underserved targeted population. While I applaud Ms. Fogarty for her dedication to the underprivileged in our community, and her willingness to enter a new profession to provide care to them, workforce is just one piece of the barriers-to-care puzzle. Access to dental care is a complex problem for families who are economically disadvantaged, have disabilities, live in remote areas, face cultural and language barriers, or have difficulties navigating government programs. The MDA will continue to work toward meaningful solutions to this multifaceted problem. Matthew Vaillant is a practicing dentist and board member of the Minnesota Dental Association.

Letters Mental health at risk if state shuts down To the editor: Legislative leaders and Gov. Mark Dayton are trying to reach a deal to avoid a government shutdown. For people in the mental health community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; children and adults who live with a mental illness, family members and providers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; their decisions will have a huge impact. The omnibus health and human services bill that was

vetoed by the governor contains huge cuts to mental health grants â&#x20AC;&#x201C; some were cut as much as 50 percent. Over the past few years weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen how these services keep people out of the hospital and save money. Negative changes were also proposed to key Minnesota health care programs that help people with mental illnesses obtain needed treatment and medications such as MinnesotaCare and Medical Assistance. A government shutdown

presents huge problems to providers who are already facing a payment delay for the month of June thanks to legislation passed last year, and if a shutdown occurs some may close their doors due to serious cash flow issues. Nearly everyone knows someone who has a mental illness. Is denying access to care and dismantling the mental health system truly the road we want to take? NAMI asks legislative leaders to recognize the

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Take Bible seriously, not literally To the editor: Loving God and loving your neighbor as yourself are the two great commandments we are given to do while on this earth. That is why Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m vehemently against a constitutional amendment to define marriage as between one man and one woman. This is clearly an amendment that will deny justice to same sex couples and equal protection under the law. I for one will be happy to reject this amendment and will encourage all others who love God and their neighbors to do likewise. In his June 10 letter, Ken McCarney quotes Leviticus 18:22: â&#x20AC;&#x153;You shall not lie with male as with a woman, it is an abomination.â&#x20AC;? Leviticus 25:44 also states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. This will not please either my Canadian or Mexican friends. Leviticus 11:6-8 says that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean. Can

I still play football if I wear gloves? If I take the Bible literally I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get my hair trimmed around my temples as is expressly forbidden in Leviticus 19:27. My point is this: Rather than taking the Bible literally, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s take it seriously. We can aspire to its message of love for God and others by showing justice, equality, empathy and understanding to all of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children. I encourage you to vote against this amendment which discriminates against the LGBT community. STEVE KOESTNER Lakeville

Art and All That Jazz appeals for help To the editor: As August approaches, the Art and All that Jazz Festival finds itself financially underfunded for the first year since its inception in 2004. What began as a small gathering, highlighting local artists and musicians has grown to a nationally recognized family event. The music and art festival attracts over 15,000 people from all areas of the country to Burnsville. Over the years, we have presented national recording jazz artists Nick Colionne, Greg Adams from Tower of Power, Larry Carlton, Mindi Abair, and Jesse

Cook to name a few. The organization and the festival itself are composed entirely of volunteers from the community with no paid positions. Volunteers who want nothing more, then to present a great festival for the city. The event has always depended on the generosity of our corporate sponsors and a small percentage of food and beverage sales, but the changing economy and priorities for our corporate sponsors have reduced the amount of money available. While we have retained some of our sponsors, others have made a decision this year to no longer participate. Our concerted efforts to replace these sponsors have been largely unsuccessful and we are now being forced to make a decision as to whether or not we can continue. We now have a need to reach out to the community through this letter in order to save Art and All that Jazz. If you value the continuation of this event, and you are interested in being a corporate sponsor or becoming an individual contributor to keep your festival alive through these challenging times, please go to our website at www.burnsvilleartjazz.com and make a donation. THE 2011 ART AND ALL THAT JAZZ BOARD A 501C3 Minnesota coporation

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Dakota County County seeks input on road construction project THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Dakota County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation are hoping residents will help determine the best plan for closing a portion of Highway 13 for construction next year. Representatives from the county, MnDOT and city of Burnsville will be hosting an open house from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23 at Burnsville City Hall, 100 Civic Center Parkway. Area residents, business owners and commuters can review and provide comments on a new interchange at state Highway 13 and County Road 5. The $27 million construction project is scheduled for the fall of 2012 and will consist of tearing down the existing signal at the intersection and building a bridge that would enable County Road 5 to cross over Highway 13. Construction costs will be split three ways with $9.6 million from the federal government, $17.5 million from the state and $800,000 from Dakota County and Burnsville. Other roadway improvements required for the project will cost $10.6 million, which will be split among the coun-

ty, city and countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Development Agency. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a need to separate the intersection because the signal is failing,â&#x20AC;? said John Sass, transportation project manager for Dakota County. A recent corridor study found crash rates at the intersection are higher than average when compared to similar intersections. The intersectionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crash rate ranks third in the state, according to a recent MnDOT study. It is also listed as 21 among the top 200 most expensive crash sites. In addition to improving safety, the new interchange will relieve congestion at the intersection and improve the flow of nearby freight traffic, according to county officials. Three construction staging options will be presented at the meeting. One option being considered by officials is a full closure of Highway 13 between Washburn Avenue and I-35W in Burnsville. This is the most cost effective option. It would also limit construction to three months and enhance safety for workers, Sass said. However, a full closure could present problems. This would have the great-

Music, art festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future in doubt Art and All that Jazz may fold after seven year if funds arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t raised by Tad Johnson

local musicians and artists and drew about 2,000 people. The following year, the event worked with Smooth Jazz 103 FM and attendance grew dramatically. The best years have drawn about 15,000 people to the free events. This year, the event is planning to have a concert Friday with The Super Pilots, Dave Weckl and Mike Stern. Regular tickets are $25 to $35 and the cost to see the show and attend a VIP event is $150. The free Saturday show in the park is planned to have Randy Brecker and the Jack Brass Band. Fifty art and food vendors filled up the festival grounds last year. The event is an economic boost for Burnsville, according to Gustafson, a Burnsville City Council member. He said many people come from out of the area to attend and stay in hotels and spend money in local restaurants and bars. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since it is a two-day thing, they come and stay for the whole event,â&#x20AC;? Gustafson said. He added that people come to the event from all over the country. Gustafson, a former Burnsville Convention and

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The future of Art and All that Jazz, an annual Burnsville festival since 2004, is in doubt. Dan Gustafson, event founder and lead organizer, said the nonprofit 501(c)3 committee is down about $30,000 in sponsorship donations this year and will decide within the week whether the event will go to only one day or be cancelled for 2011. Originally scheduled for Aug. 19 and 20 at Burnsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Performing Arts Center and Nicollet Commons park, the festival ran into financial difficulties when one of its major sponsors was unable to give $20,000 this year. Gustafson is appealing to businesses and individuals in an effort to replace the $30,000 gap. If half of that is able to be replaced, he said the event would likely keep its Saturday schedule in 2011. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would be heartbreaking,â&#x20AC;? Gustafson said of losing the festival. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was a vision I had in 2004 when they first opened the park. When I looked around, I thought what a cool place for a jazz festival.â&#x20AC;? That year the festival E-mail Jessica Harper at: came together with mostly jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com est impact on local businesses since drivers would need to take major detours. To complicate matters, the most logical detour â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Interstate 494 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is expected to be under construction between France and Cedar avenues. Another option would be to reduce Highway 13 to a two-lane road between the same intersections. This would stretch construction time to over a year and a half, Sass said. The third option would be to allow four lanes of traffic on the same stretch of road. The option would take the longest to complete â&#x20AC;&#x201C; possibly two years of construction. Both options would also prohibit left turns and require the bridge to be constructed in two stages, Sass said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With more staging and traffic control thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also always more concerns for the safety of workers,â&#x20AC;? he said. The last two options would require fewer detours and better access to area businesses. In any option, County Road 5 would be closed for an extended period of time.

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The Minnesota Zoo has issued a statement explaining why a Mexican gray wolf was shot and killed, rather than tranquilized, after the animal escaped its exhibit Wednesday morning and began wandering the zoo grounds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wolves are potentially dangerous wild animals. As such, the zooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trained and licensed animal escape team is authorized to shoot if there is a potential danger to people (guests or staff),â&#x20AC;? the zoo said in the statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The large number of guests on site and the location of the animal made todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deci-

Visitors Bureau board member, said some hotels are booked solid for the weekend with many people choosing them for accommodations. In the past, the festival has worked with local hotels to offer stay packages for event attendees. Aside from sponsorships, the other revenue generators for the event are artist booth fees and a percentage for food and beverage sales. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coming down to crunch time for food vendors, musicians, and artists, who are part of a juried art fair, to make their decisions on events they will undertake this summer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are looking at ways to reduce the costs in different areas,â&#x20AC;? Gustafson said. One area the festival can save money is in the amount it pays for musical acts. Cutting back to one day would reduce that outlay and the festival could contract with cheaper acts. But Gustafson said that would hurt attendance. In the past, the event has required tickets to attend. But ticket sales significantly hurt attendance and in turn food and beverage sales. The year after it went back to a free festival, food and beverage sales quadrupled, according to Gustafson. To find out how to donate to the festival, go online to www.burnsvilleartjazz.com.

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Farmington

Gov. Dayton names Farmington teacher to state teaching board

Superintendent candidate interviews start next week Candidate names to be announced Monday by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The Farmington School Board plans to identify on Monday the top five or six candidates the board will interview for the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s superintendent position. Search consultant Ken LaCroix said about 20 applications were submitted from impressive candidates. Tomorrow morning, board members will review the applications together and identify, without revealing names, which candidates they would like to interview. LaCroix will contact those selected, and the names of the candidates who indicate they are willing to continue in the process will be revealed Monday. During a June 13 special meeting regarding the su-

perintendent search process, board members discussed questions they intend to ask the candidates during firstround interviews. Questions for those selected for second interviews will probably be more candidate-specific, LaCroix said. The candidates will also be interviewed by a 13-member advisory committee. Because those committee members are not elected officials, those interviews will be conducted in closed meetings. Interviews conducted by the School Board, scheduled for June 22-23, will be open to the public. School district employees who are on the advisory committee are: Dodge Middle School Principal Chris Bussmann; Meadowview

Elementary kindergarten teacher Sara Copenhaver; Boeckman Middle School teacher Lynda Ihlan; district secretary Lori Jensen; Farmington High School Principal Ben Kusch; Meadowview Elementary Principal Jon Reid and Farmington High School teacher Jon Stock. Parents on the committee are Amee Christensen, Jill Liebers and Karen Record. Farmington community members selected for the committee are John Guist, pastor of Middle Creek Vineyard Church, and Inver Grove Heights City Administrator David McKnight, a former Farmington City Council member. Laura Adelmann is at dceditor@frontiernet.net.

Farmington students making measurable academic progress Tests show Farmington students rise above national norm by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Farmington School District students are showing consistent, measurable progress in academic achievement, according to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Measures of Academic Progressâ&#x20AC;? testing results. Since 2007, students in Farmington schools have taken the computerized, nationally normed test in the spring and fall. The results allow teachers to plan instruction to target studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs, then chart their progress at the beginning of the school year and at its conclusion. According to MAP test

results presented to the Farmington School Board on June 13, reading and math academic achievement for Farmington students in grades 2-9 are on an upward trend. And, although some classes tested behind their peers in the fall, by spring all reporting class results had surpassed the national norms. Farmington second graders jumped from below the norm by nearly 7 points in reading to almost 3 points above it by this spring. In math, most grades started and ended above the national norm, with Farmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seventh-grade class increasing its results from

eight points above the norm to nearly 11 points above the national average. The district intends to continue administering the test to students, and plans to use the testing results to make curriculum decisions in the future. Farmington board members were pleased with the high test scores. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so proud of the students,â&#x20AC;? said Board Chair Tera Lee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know everyone worked really hard. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to see positive results from all that hard work.â&#x20AC;? Laura Adelmann is at news. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

School Board reverses vote to cut job Action taken to avoid district workers being spread too thin by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The Farmington School Board reversed on Monday part of its unexpected March 28 vote that eliminated four district jobs to reinstate one of those positions for the 2011-12 school year. Under the new resolution, the district will retain a finance position charged with tracking student enrollment, demographic and achievement data. That job and three others had been cut in March to follow the recommendations of a Baker Tilly study that focused on saving the district money. In the study, it was determined that the work of the finance position could be

distributed to other district staff members. At the June 13 meeting, Board Chair Tera Lee said the position needed to be reinstated because some key administrators have been lost from the central office and keeping the position would avoid staff being spread too thin. Board Member Tim Burke said they knew key administrators were leaving the district at the time of the vote and questioned why the board passed the resolution in the first place. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have had to go through all this pain and disruption created for the person losing their job,â&#x20AC;? Burke said. Board Member Julie McKnight questioned why

Burke would raise the issue, asking if he pulled the item just to â&#x20AC;&#x153;scold the School Board.â&#x20AC;? Lee said the district was in a transitional period when they passed the resolution in March, and werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t 100 percent certain what they were going to do at that time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Essentially, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re taking your advice and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to keep (the position) another year,â&#x20AC;? Lee said to Burke. The resolution passed on a unanimous vote. Other positions that remain cut for next year are a human resource specialist, director of administrative services and a technology support technician. Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

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He has worked in Farmington schools for nine years, previously teaching Mike Larson third grade at Akin Road Elementary and first grade at Glacier Hills Elementary in Eagan. The Minnesota Board of Teaching determines teacher licensure requirements and their license renewals; it also reviews teacher conduct complaints. In addition to his classroom experience, Larson has served two years on the policy development committee for Education Minnesota. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an honor to represent the teachers, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at the elementary, high school, middle school or early education level,â&#x20AC;? Larson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to ensure we put the best teachers in the classroom.â&#x20AC;? Larson will remain teaching at Farmington Elementary while attending the monthly board meetings.

A Farmington Elementary School teacher has been appointed to the Minnesota Board of Teaching by Gov. Mark Dayton. Mike Larson, of Lakeville, was named to the board as a classroom teacher representative June 10 and began his four-year term immediately. Larson has taught second grade at Farmington Elementary for about six years, and is also vice president of the Farmington Education Association, the local teachers union. This marks the first time Larson has applied for a position on the teachers board. He said he was inspired to do so by his family and because he has an understanding of what children need to be successful in the classroom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What I want to accomplish is making sure that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re putting students first,â&#x20AC;? he said. Larson earned his bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from Concordia College in Moorhead and a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University in Laura Adelmann is at news. thisweek@ecm-inc.com. Winona.

Farmington superintendent Meeks not selected for job by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The job hunt will apparently go on for Farmington School Superintendent Brad Meeks, who was a finalist for a superintendent position in Pennsylvania but was not selected. The State College Area School Board announced June 13 it hired Robert J. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell as its new superintendent. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell is an assistant superintendent in Pennsylvaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hempfield School District. A news release notes Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience in curriculum research and development, competitive grant writing and strategic planning. Meeks, who resigned from his position in February, may remain with Farmington schools until Aug. 31, according to a separation agreement with the district. In the weeks following Meeksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; surprise resignation, several other high-profile district employees resigned,

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO 195th STREET EAST TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Town Board of Credit River Township, Scott County, Minnesota, will meet at the Credit River Town Hall at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 11, 2011 to consider a proposed improvement to 195th Street East with a bituminous overlay on 195th Street East from County Road 68 to Judicial Road, all said improvements located within Credit River Township pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 420.011 to 429.111. The area proposed to be assessed for said project are all those properties abutting or having access to said road, all located in Credit River Township. The estimated cost of the improvements is estimated in the feasibility report to be $179,400. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvements will be heard at this meeting. Dated: June 6, 2011 __/s/______________________ Cathy Haugh Clerk, Credit River Township 2649937 6/17-6/24/11

School Board of Independent School District 196 will hold a public hearing on the proposed establishment of a fee for extended-time programming. The public hearing will be held Monday, July 11, as part of the School Board's regularly scheduled 6 p.m. meeting at Dakota Ridge School. District administration is recommending the establishment of hourly fees for students not enrolled in District 196 who would like to participate in extended-time programming such as summer school. Under the proposal, hourly fees would be $4.60/hr. for elementary school, $4.21/hr. for middle school, and $5.96 for high school. June 2011 2647072 6/17/11

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Gladys Hood Hot Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Antiques Gladys Hood, age 84 from Lakeville passed on December 21, 2010. Survived by sons Robert Charles "Jake" Hood (Kathleen Sakry) James Stephen "Jim" Hood (Patrica) Adopted daughter Julie Clark of California. A celebration of life will be held at Hot Sam's Antiques June 26th from 2:00 - 6:00 pm.

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50th Wedding Anniversary Open House Duane and Mary Eich of Farmington will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at St. Michael's Church in Farmington on Sat., June 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. The couple were married on June 24, 1961 in Adrian, MN. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. The couple requests no gifts, please.

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Fundraiserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal is adaptive bike for Lakeville boy H e a l t h Wo r k s the form of an adapFitness for Women tive bike which costs in Lakeville will $2,400. sponsor a fundraiser All women, from disguised as Zumba teens to seniors, are classes from 6 to 8 invited to participate p.m. Tuesday, July in the Zumba class 19, to raise funds Ryan Kane fundraiser. Zumba for an adaptive bike takes simple exercise for an 11-year-old Lakeville moves and combines them boy. with Latin music. Ryan, son of John and The cost to attend this Luann Kane, was born with fundraiser is $10 per percerebral palsy. He continues son. Refreshments will be to undergo various thera- served following classes. pies and surgeries. His parHealthWorks Fitness for ents are working to provide Women is located at 17470 some summertime relief in Glacier Way, Lakeville.

Superintendent/from 1A â&#x20AC;&#x153;Others are concerned about how funds are being used.â&#x20AC;? On the communication side, people emphasized a need for someone who can distill the vast complexities of school-related matters into bits and pieces of easily-digestible information. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is something that came up a lot,â&#x20AC;? Ostlund said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We noticed in the focus groups that there are a lot of different perceptions of the same issues.â&#x20AC;? Local business leaders also saw communication as key, which did not surprise Ostlund. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first thing they brought up is that they want a visible, engaged commu-

Performance/from 1A though the city had excess (levy) capacity, the city council actually lowered the tax levy.â&#x20AC;?

Performance areas In February 2011, the Council on Local Results and Innovation, the body created by the Legislature to administer the program, released a standard set of 10 performance measures designed to aid residents, taxpayers and state and

Grand re-opening slated at Lakeville Target Optical Dr. John Ellison, who practices inside of Lakeville Target Optical, is hosting a grand re-opening June 24-25. Ellison is a licensed optometrist who specializes in general health eye exams and refractions for glasses as well as contact lens fits. Eye exams are available on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Most insurances are accepted. Exams may be booked online at targetoptical.com or by calling (952) 898-2541. The Lakeville store is at 18275 Kenrick Ave.

nity leader,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is important. A superintendent is always a key person in the community.â&#x20AC;? All of this data will help SEC find the best group of candidates for the superintendent position, Ostlund said, but he asked the board to also â&#x20AC;&#x153;keep these in mind as you analyze candidates in July.â&#x20AC;? Board Member Roz Peterson praised the trough of data. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The information gathered is invaluable,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do think we can learn a lot from the information that was gathered.â&#x20AC;? Current superintendent Gary Amoroso is finished on July 1 after 10 years with the district. He will head the Minnesota Association of

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local elected officials in determining how effective city government actually is. The citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; survey looks at such things as how safe people feel in their city and the quality of city services such as snowplowing, road conditions, drinking water and parks and recreation services. The rest of the report would consist of data on police and fire response times, the percent change in the taxable property

market value, the operating cost per million gallons for water services and the number of sewer blockages. Feller said implementing these performance measures would be â&#x20AC;&#x153;extremely simple.â&#x20AC;? Many of these are already part of the budget, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not burdensome to comply this year.â&#x20AC;?

Schedule The schedule is quite rapid from here on out: â&#x20AC;˘ July 11 - SEC presents six candidates to the board. â&#x20AC;˘ July 12 (all day) - The board interviews the candidates, thus narrowing the pool to two or three candidates. â&#x20AC;˘ July 20/21 - The community, staff and students interview those remaining candidates. â&#x20AC;˘ July 21 - The board chooses the finalist. â&#x20AC;˘ July 22- 29 - Contract negotiations. â&#x20AC;˘ Early August - The new superintendent starts.

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Family of Christ Lutheran Church ELCA Summer Worship 9:30am

Nursery available East of 1-35 on 185th Lakeville Pastor Lon Larson 952-435-5757 www.familyofchrist.com

Cross of Christ Community Church

â&#x20AC;&#x153;A place to discover God just as you areâ&#x20AC;?

8748 210th St. West In Downtown Lakeville on the corner of Holyoke and 210th Street Ph: 952-469-3113 www. crossofchristchurch.org Sunday Morning Schedule

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

Worship Service: 10:30AM Education: 9:30AM Nursery Available

Wednesday Eve 6:30 PM YOUTH REVOLUTION

All Saints Catholic Church

19795 Holyoke Avenue Lakeville, Minnesota 952-469-4481

Weekend Mass Times Saturdays at 5:00 pm Sundays at:

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Chicks - Lewis Kathi and Drew Chicks and Kellie and Ken Lewis both of Lakeville, MN announce the engagement of their children, Kiya Chicks and Mitchell Lewis. Kiya is a 2007 graduate of Lakeville North and recently completed an associates degree from Normandale College. Kiya will be pursuing a degree in Histotechnology at Argosy University in the fall. She is currently working at Mackin. Mitchell is a 2006 graduate of Lakeville North and a 2010 graduate from Minneapolis College of Art and Design with a Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Graphic Design. Mitchell is currently self employed and doing free lance work. An August 7th wedding is planned at the St. Paul college club in St. Paul, MN.

To submit an announcement Forms for birth, engagement, wedding, anniversary and obituaries announcements are available at our office and online at www.thisweeklive.com (click on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Announcementsâ&#x20AC;? and then â&#x20AC;&#x153;Send Announcementâ&#x20AC;?). Completed forms may be e-mailed to class. thisweek@ecm-inc.com or mailed to Thisweek Newspapers, 12190 County Road 11, Burnsville, MN 55337. If you are submitting a photograph along with your announcement, please only submit photographs for which you have the right to permit Thisweek Newspapers to use and publish. Deadline for announcements is 5 p.m. Monday. A fee of $50 will be charged for the first 5 inches and $10 per inch thereafter. They will run in all editions of Thisweek Newspapers. Photos may be picked up at the office within 60 days or returned by mail if a self-addressed, stamped envelope is provided.

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Lakeville Area Community Ed classes Sign up for the following classes at www.LakevilleAreaCommunityEd.net or call (952) 232-2150 for more information. â&#x20AC;˘ Favorite Artist Dance Party, grades K-5, June 2023. â&#x20AC;˘ Engineering: Crazy Gears and Wheels, grades

K-3, June 20-23. â&#x20AC;˘ Roller Coaster Physics, grades 4-7, June 20-23. â&#x20AC;˘ LEGO X Olympic Decathlon, grades K-2, June 27-30. â&#x20AC;˘ First Aid for Children Today, ages 5-8, MondayThursday, June 27-30.

Heritage Library childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs slated The Heritage Library in Lakeville will host the following childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs: Crayola Fun Day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Children of all ages are invited to explore their artistic side with Crayola crayons, markers and colored pencils from 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. Monday, June 27. Many project ideas and a variety of color-

ing sheets and blank paper will be available. The Mammoth Academy Chapters and a Craft â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Children ages 5 to 12 are invited to listen to a chapter book about the school adventures of ancient mammoths and make a mammoth craft project from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 28.

Kids on Canvas: Renoir â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Children ages 8 to 12 are invited to register for Kids on Canvas: Renoir, a handson art program from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 1. Children will explore the work of the French artist and have a chance to create their own masterpiece in this program presented by

Abrakadoodle. To register, visit www.dakotacounty.us/ library and click on events calendar or call the library at (952) 891-0360. Registration begins June 17. These library programs are free. For more information, call (952) 891-0360.

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South Suburban Alanon & Alateen

Abraham Low Self-Help Systems

South Suburban Alanon

Farmington AA

DONATE YOUR VEHICLE to St. Martin's Way

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Alanon Mtgs

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Tuesdays 7:15-8:30 pm

All Saints Catholic Church

19795 Holyoke Ave Lakeville, MN �� Concurrent Alateen Meeting Ages 12-17 Contact (Alanon) Kathy: 952-956-4198 (Alateen) Kevin: 651-325-6708

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EAGAN/BURNSVILLE/SAVAGE AA 3600 Kennebec Drive (2nd Floor) Eagan, MN (Off of Hwy 13)

Meeting Schedule

• Sundays 6:30pm (Men’s) & 8pm (Mixed) • Mondays 6:30pm & 8pm (Mixed) • Tuesdays 6:30pm & 8pm (Mixed) •Wednesdays Noon (Mixed) & 8pm (Mixed) • Thursdays 6:30pm Alanon & 8pm (Mixed) • Friday 6:30 (Mixed) & 8pm (Mixed) • Saturdays 8pm (Open) Speaker Meeting

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$ WANTED JUNK CARS $ Viking Auto Salvage (651)460-6166

$$ $75 - $7500 $$

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1999 Pace-Arrow Vision �� $49,500 952-469-4594

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2009 Chev Impala LS �� Ron 952-891-2035

2006 Merc Grand Marq Only 4,110 mles! New car cond! $ 13,800

612-750-2797

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Fgtn: Effic Apt �� $410 Avl. 6/1 lv msg. 507-789-5813 Farmington � � � �� 612-670-4777

Apts & Condos

Farmington

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651-775-6050

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Organizational Notices Burnsville Lakeville

A Vision for You-AA Thursdays 7:30 PM A closed, mixed meeting at

Grace United Methodist Church East Frontage Road of 35W across from Buck Hill - Burnsville

Organizational Notices If you want to drink that’s your business...

If you want to STOP that’s ours. Call

Alcoholics Anonymous Minneapolis: 952-922-0880 St. Paul: 651-227-5502

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Motorcycles Newfoundland pup for sale, F/shots, $700 Parents are AKC certified. 651-353-4087

Closed Mixed Meetings Mon, Wed, Thurs at 8 PM Open Meeting 2nd Sat.

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Houses For Rent ��

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AV: DAYCARE SALE 6/22 5-8 & 6/23 9-12 5038 142ND PATH WEST

Garage & Estate Sales

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AV: 6/17-18 9-4 �� 15661 Highview Circle �� BV � Garage/Estate Sale �� 11115 Zebulon Pike Ave. LV Evergreen Community Church - Lakeville � � � �� Garage Sale June 22-25 �� Garage Sale Hours: �� Wed, June 22 4p - 8p �� Thurs, June 23 9a - 5p �� Fri., June 24 9a -7p �� Sat., June 25 7a - 10a 1/2 Price Sale BV: 13509 Pleasant Lane (The corner of Cty Rds 5 � �� & 46 in Lakeville) DON'T MISS THIS SALE!! 16165 Kenwood Trail, LV

Lakeville: 17797 Icon Tr June 22-23, 9-5pm. �� FREE PIANO! �� EG: MOVING SALE! �� 1126 Tiffany Drive

Farmington: 6/16-6/18 8-6pm. 19817 Deerbrooke Path (Btwn Hwy 3 & Akin, on 195th St.) �� Cloz $1 pc!! ��

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Dry Fertilizer w/Cross Auger. $3000

952-440-6713

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952-440-6713

Household BEDS BEDS 952-882-0595 �� All New With Warranty DELIVERY AVAILABLE

Guns Professional Firearms Training

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TH, Dbls Duplexes

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FGTN 3 BR, 1.5 BA TownH � �� 651-895-0257 Aft 5pm

AV/LV Border: �� 612-581-3833

Mobile Homes

LV: Twin Hm Avl July 1. �� 952-435-3446

Real Estate For Sale

Houses For Rent Newer! 2 BR,

Rent starting at $799 W/D in units!

952-435-7979 Roommates/ DW too! Great counter space!

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Rooms For Rent

New Market House For Sale! �� 612-817-8486

FGTN: � �� ROSEMOUNT- �� 651-270-5951 �� LV: 7 mi So. of McStop� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �� $325 Call for details �� 612-245-8073 952-469-3732

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Storage For Rent VIRBLAS STORAGE �� 651-437-3227

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Child & Adult Care

Waste Control

Cleaning

AV �� 952-432-3882 BV: Christian Day Care �� FT/PT. 952-895-5431

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“FREE cleaning service” When you purchase two services at R. price. Commercial, residential and window cleaning

We Haul Rubbish - � �� 952-894-7470. www.aace haulingservices.com

952-261-6552

www.Libertycleaningmn .com

Farmington FT/PT �� Kathy (651) 463-3765 LV� �� 952-985-0628 LV: LL Design as Daycare Lic/Exp/Oak Hills, 22mo + Curric. Sue 952-432-8885

Melissa’s Housecleaning �� 612-598-6950 Professional Cleaning �� Therese 952-898-4616 Rich’s Window Cleaning �� 952-435-7871

LV/AV: �� 952-891-1130 �� Rsmt/AV/LV: �� Lisa 952-994-0719

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Ken Hensley Drywall

Ranger Electric

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Constructive Solutions, LLC Custom Cabinetry & Decks, Additions, Siding, I n t e r i o r T r i m . T o d d R o o f i n g , W i n d o w s & 952-891-4359 Doors 612-810-2059 www.constructivesolutionsllc.com Lic#20637738 Insured Visa/MC TROYS DECKS & FENCE �� 651-210-1387

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Decks & Outdoor Structures New, Replace, Repair Home Repairs-Inside & Out 952-738-1260/952-905-0963 Member BBB ��

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CUSTOM DECKS New & Replacement John Ford Construction

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�� johnfordconstruction.com 651-308-3599 Free estimates Lic 20637392

Michael DeWitt Remodeling

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AUTOS WANTED �� BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES �� ELECTRONICS �� EMPLOYMENT �� HELP WANTED �� MISC. FOR SALE ��

Don’s Handyman Service �� 952-882-0257

�� REAL ESTATE �� TIMESHARES �� WANTED TO B UY �� Reader Advisory: the National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the following classifieds. Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer employment but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license ID, or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it is illegal to request any money before delivering its service. All funds are based in US dollars. 800 numbers may or may not reach Canada.

VALLEY CEMENT CO. �� 651-463-2442

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Gary’s Trim Carpentry & Home Repair, LLC �� 612-644-1153

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PRESSURE LIFTING “THE MUDJACKERS” Don’t Replace It! Raise It! Save $$ Over Replacement Walks, Steps, Patios, Drives, Gar/Bsmt Flrs, Aprons,Caulk Bond/Ins. 952-898-2987

Painting & Decorating “George’s Painting”

**Int/Ext, Quality Work!** �� 651-829-1776

Dave’s Painting & Wallpapering LLC

Int/Ext, and remodeling! Free est, 29 yrs exp. Will meet or beat any price. Refs/Ins. 952-469-6800 BBB Member

Ben’s Painting

HANDY MAN �� 612-590-7555

Low Prices-Price Matching HIGH STANDARDS Accept Credit Cards Interior & Exterior Customs Custom Wood Finishes Drywall & Texture Family owned business Over 30 Yrs Exp. Free Ests.

South Metro Home Improvements Inc.

952-432-2605

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R&J Construction

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• Decks • Basements • Kitchen/Bath Remod • Roofing & Siding • All Types of Tile Free Quotes & Ideas

Call Ray 952-484-3337 Excell Remodeling, LLC �� Bob 612-702-8237 Dave 612-481-7258 First-Rate Handyman LLC �� 952-380-6202

�� MATT DIEHL CONSTRUCTION

Concrete & Masonry

Handyman

952-432-4073

Classes

Call THE CLEAN TEAM �� 952-431-4885

Electrical & Plumbing

Muenchow Concrete LLC

Driveways, Patios, Garage Floors, Steps, Walks, Block Foundations. New & Replace Light Excavating. Family bus. since 1975.952-469-1211

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Wolf Painting

“Where quality is not an endangered species”

Dun-Rite Roofing & Siding Co.

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

952-461-5155

612-232-7080

www.DunRiteMN.com ��

• Seamless Gutters • Siding •Roofing

Concrete & Masonry

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Windows & Doors

Owned for 50 years!

Lowell Russell Concrete

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From the unique to the ordinary Specializing In: •Driveways •Patios •Stamped Colored & Stained Concrete •Acid Stained Interior Floors & Countertops minnesotaconcrete.com

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Why Wait Roofing LLC

Gerry 952-292-5548

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Dave’s Concrete & Masonry

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Dakota Home Improvement Basements, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Tile, Flooring, Decks & Repairs. 952-270-1895

C.S.I Concrete Services Inc.

Deck Rejuvenation

Offering best extended manufacturers warranty! �� Member BBB FREE ESTIMATES

Rodney Oldenburg Cell #612-210-5267

952-443-9957

952-469-2754

Lic ID 20156835

Wood Finishing

All Types of Repairs

Jack’s Twin City Painting Interior or Exterior – “We Do It All, At a Great Price!” Call 612-501-6449 or email twincitypaint@yahoo.com Engelking Coatings, LLC �� Mark 612-481-4848

Jerry’s Painting

�� 952-894-7537/ 612-636-9501 Custom Window �� Lake’s Interiors 952-447-4655

• JOAN LAMBERT• �� 612-270-4900

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�� Al & Rich’s Low Cost Stump Removal, Portable Mach. Prof tree trimming & removal. 952-469-2634

Anderson Bobcat Srv. �� 952-292-7600

Absolute Tree Service

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NORTHWAY TREE SERV. �� Terry 952 461-3618

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Affordable Landscapes

LANDSCAPING BOBCAT WORK 952-894-7097 Gifford Bobcat/Tree Farm �� 952-461-3717

Hedlund Irrigation ��

651-460-3369

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Modern Landscapes

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Touch of Grass, Inc.

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Full Services Include: 3 Spring/Fall Clean-Ups 3 Gutter Clean-Ups 3 Hedging & Shrub Care 3 Sod Installation 3 Tree Trimming

First Mowing Free!

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THISWEEK June 17, 2011

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Sports Standings

Four events lead Tiger track to fourth at state

Baseball Friday, June 3 • St. Thomas 5, Eastview 3 • Burnsville 11, Eagan 3 Saturday, June 4 • Burnsville 6, St. Thomas 2 • Eastview 8, Eagan 4 • Eastview 8, St. Thomas 1

Farmington girls track has best finish ever at state by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Tuesday, June 7 • Burnsville 10, Eastview 0 Thursday, June 16 • Burnsville vs. Bemidji at Class AAA state tournament, 10 a.m. Midway Stadium, St. Paul Firday, June 17 • Bemidji/Burnsville winner vs. Rochester Century/Eden Prairie winner, Class AAA semifinals, noon, Midway Stadium, St. Paul • Bemidji/Burnsville loser vs. Rochester Century/Eden Prairie loser, Class AAA consolation semifinals, Siebert Field, Universtiy of Minneosta • Class AAA consolation final, 3 p.m. Dick Siebert Field, University of Minnesota, • Third place game, 5 p.m. Midway Stadium, St. Paul Tuesday, June 21 • Class AAA state final, 6 p.m. Target Field, Minneapolis

American Legion Baseball • State American Legion coaches and media baseball poll, June 12 Teams

Total points/1st place votes

1. Eden Prairie 134 2. Burnsville 116 3. Maple Grove 81 4. Coon Rapids 65 5. Eastview 52 6. Stillwater 49 7. Forest Lake 38 8. Excelsior 33 9. Rochester A’s 31 10. Maplewood 23 11. Eagan 20 12. Tri-City Red 15 13. Bemidji 12 Bloomington Gold 12 15. Rochester hawks 11 16. Fergus Falls 10 Lino Lakes 10 18. Alexandria 7 North St. Paul 7 20. Grand Rapids 6 Mankato National 6

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The Farmington girls track and field team spent a significant amount of time on the podium at the Class AA state track and field meet last weekend. In four events, the girls took home two silvers, a bronze and finished fourth in another event leading to a fourth-place finish as a team with just six girls. It was the highest place ever for the team at state. “We really came after it and we wanted to show what we’re made of,” senior Erin Hickey said. Most of the other programs had more than 10 who qualified, but the events the Tigers ran in finished high enough to nab fourth. “I couldn’t ask for more,” head coach Tom Hart said. “They ran personal records. It’s just four events, and they’re young. The goal is to return next

year and do really well.” Nadia Lorencz scored 20 of the team’s 34 points. She earned the silver medal in the 100-meter hurdles. She improved by three spots after the preliminary round. She also finished in second place in the long jump. “It’s awesome to see,” Hickey said. “She’s got such a bright future. I’m looking forward to coming back and watching her in the future to see where she goes.” Alyssa Parco was third across the finish line in the 300 hurdles. Parco joined with Hickey, Isabelle Ferm and Maria Kiminski in the 4x400 relay, which turned out to be the surprise of the meet for the Tigers. The girls cut five seconds of their preliminary time after coming into state ranked eighth. “It’s a huge drop,” Hart said. “Being able to be with the best and race

with them helped them get there. They were really mentally tough.” One of the biggest motivators was the crowd of athletes and fans on hand. “We weren’t expecting that at all,” Kiminski said. “With all the other teams there, they really pushed us.” Hickey also realized this was her last moment on the high school track team. “My motivation was this was my last race,” she said. “I just wanted to do well at the end.” Hearing Farmington’s name over the loud speaker coming in fourth place was a thrill. “It was worth all the hard work,” Ferm said. On the boys side, SamPhoto by Rick Orndorf uel Hanson placed 14th in Farmington’s Nadia Lorencz takes one giant leap in the the high jump. long jump at the Class AA state meet June 11 at Hamline University in St. Paul. She finished second in the long jump Andy Rogers is at and 100-meter hurdles. To view more photos, check out andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. www.Thisweeklive.com.

Boys Lacrosse Friday, June 3 • Burnsville 13, Eagan 11 Tuesday, June 7 • Benilde-St. Margaret’s 11, Burnsville 10 Thursday, June 9 • Burnsville vs. White Bear Lake, 6 p.m. Chanhassen High School

Racing NASCAR Whelen All American Series at Elko Speedway Saturday June 11, NASCAR Super Late Models Fast Qualifier Jacob Goede Carver 13.802 seconds (97.812 mph) Semi Feature #1 10 laps 1. Matt Goede New Germany 2. J. Goede 3. Bryan Roach Goodhue 4. Joel Theisen Maple Grove 5. Chad Walen Prior Lake Semi Feature #2 10 laps 1. Dan Fredrickson Lakeville 2. Donny Reuvers Dundas 3. Adam Royle Lonsdale 4. Jonathan Eilen Hampton 5. Mark Lamoreaux Bloomington Feature 40 laps 1. Fredrickson 2. J. Goede 3. Royle 4. M. Goede 5. Roach 6. Reuvers 7.Walen 8. Steve Anderson Lakeville 9. Lamoreaux 10. Brian Johnson Lakeville Big 8’s Fast Qualifier Dylan Moore Northfield 14.941 seconds (90.355 mph) Heat 1 8 laps 1. Doug Brown Prior Lake 2. Travis Stanley Prior Lake 3. Jon Lemke Shakopee 4. Tom Kamish Farmington 5. Ryan Kamish Bloomington Heat 2 8 laps 1. Moore 2. Lawrence Berthiaume Rogers 3. Darren Wolke Belle Plaine 4. Jonny Hentges Jordan 5. Todd Kamish Farmington Feature 25 laps 1. Moore 2. Berthiaume 3. Wolke 4. Hentges 5. Lemke 6. Stanley 7. Tom Kamish 8. R. Kamish 9.Joe Neisius Rosemount 10. Todd Kamish Thunder Cars Heat 1 8 laps 1. Doug Brown Prior Lake 2. Jason Novak Farmington 3. Adam Wiebusch Shakopee 4. Brent Kane Lonsdale 5. Dillon Sellner Farmington Heat 2 8 laps 1. Ted Reuvers Dundas 2. Mike Homan Coon Rapids 3. Dan Weber Shakopee 4. Kyle Kirberger Princeton 5. James Lindgren Apple Valley Feature 25 laps 1. Brown 2. Reuvers 3. Kane 4. Wiebusch 5. Scott King Lakeville Mini Stocks Heat 1 8 laps 1. Tom Sibila Chaska 2. Jason Heitz Waconia 3. Pat Wells Faribault Heat 2 8 laps 1. Zack Schelhaas New Prague 2. Aaron Hopkins Burnsville 3. Jack Purcell Bloomington Feature 15 laps 1. Purcell 2. Schelhaas 3. Brandon Elmer Minneapolis 4. Hopkins 5. Heitz Flat Track Motorcycles Heat 7 laps 1. Josh Koch Cedar 2. Curtis Wise St. Paul 3. Cody Wyatt Wyoming Feature 7 laps 1. Koch 2. Wise 3. Wyatt 4. Cole Fealy Stanchfield 5. Kevin Walter Osceola, WI Spectator Drags 1. Justin Otterholt Shakopee 2. Mark Goddard Apple Valley Outlaw Drags 1. Curt Barfknecht Elko 2. Joe Culver Elko

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Lakeville North’s Nicole Naatjes won the Class AA state pole vault title at the state meet at Hamline University in St. Paul. To view more photos of Lakeville track in action, check out www.Thisweeklive.com.

Pole vaulters bring home the gold Lakeville South’s Lee Bares and North’s Nicole Naajtes win state pole vault titles by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

There’s a lot of room for error in pole vaulting. There’s the initial sprint, then perfect pole placement followed by elaborate body contortion all while trying to power over several feet in the air. An event where a helmet is required is serious business. Two athletes in Lakeville know it well. Lakeville North’s Nicole Naatjes and Lakeville South’s Lee Bares were Class AA state champions last week at Hamline University in St. Paul. Most state champions work for years in their respective events, but a year ago Bares’ experience with pole vaulting primarily involved watching the Olympics. A natural athlete trained in gymnastics, Bares picked up pole vault during the winter at the track and field club Team Fuzion in Burnsville. “When he came out this spring he had some basics,” Lakeville South coach Jonathan Gilmer said. His gymnastics background helped with body awareness and technique and he progressed quickly. Just a month ago his personal record was 13 feet, something he accomplished at the True Team Section Meet on May 11. He kept raising the bar about six inches per week to eventually clear 15 feet at state, good enough for a state title. Near the end of the season, pole vault coach Erik Nygren felt he was ready to try the largest and longest pole that South has. After clearing 13-11 at the Section 1AA meet,

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Lakeville South’s Lee Bares was awarded the gold medal for his performance in the pole vault at state last weekend. To view more photos, check out www. Thisweeklive.com.

(10th in the 3200). For Naatjes, it came down to a jumpoff with Mankato East’s Alex Miller in the finals. The height started at 12 feet, but they both missed it. When Miller missed 11-9, Naatjes got excited. “I told myself, I cleared this before and I can do it again,” she said. Naatjes came into the state meet seeded 11th, but she admitted her pole vaulting routine was in a slump. “I haven’t been vaulting up to my potential because my form was pretty bad,” Naatjes said. “I was ranked pretty low, but I knew if I had a good day I could perform pretty well.” Her final jump was nearly a foot higher than her section total, but early at state her first few jumps weren’t quite there. “The few before I was slowing down,” she said. “I was chickening out at the last part. It made it harder to invert. I just psyched myself out and did it.” The key was to relax. She spent most of the week thinking about state, but when she got there she settled down. Naatjes’s finish helped North place fifth at state with 33 points. They were helped by Jennifer Svobodny (fourth in the shot put), Angelica Anyaogu (fifth in the long jump), Emma Erickson (fifth in the discus), the 4x100 relay (seventh) and Emily Pratt (eighth in the 110 hurdles) . For North boys, Jake Weber placed 12th in the discus.

Nygren moved him to a 14-6 pole, which permitted him to clear another footplus at the state meet. He continued to improve even at the state meet. His placement was off at first as he was adjusting to the new size, but by the end he cleared 15 feet. He is the first Lakeville South boy to win a state title in track and field. As a sophomore, he has a chance to win two more. For South, Nick Bachinski finished in 22nd in the 110-meter hurdles and Ben Kuhr was seventh in the discus. The girls placed 16th as a team thanks to Morgan Pieri (second in the high jump), Shaina Burns (sixth in the 300 hurdles), Kaytlyn Larson (seventh in the 1600), Jordyn Thorton (seventh in the discus), McKell Andy Rogers is at Anderson (ninth in the pole andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. vault) and Andrea Brekken

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Lakeville North’s Joel Oxton plays through the rain at the Class AAA State Golf Tournament on Wednesday at Bunker Hills in Coon Rapids.

Lakeville North sixth at state Panther’s Bobby Thomas ties for 23rd with a two-day score of 152 by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

and Adam Petterson was one stroke behind him tied for 31st. Troy Heid finished in 54th place, Joel Oxton 60th and Mike Oberg 75th. For Lakeville South, Justin Doeden tied for 28th with 153 and Brandon Mader shot a 155, good enough for 36th. Ellen Rager from Lakeville South also participated at the Class AAA state golf tournament on Tuesday and Wednesday. Her final results were unavailable at presstime.

In the team’s fourth straight state appearance, the Lakeville North boys golf team finished sixth at the Class AAA state tournament with a score of 618 on Wednesday at Bunker Hills Golf Course in Coon Rapids. The team was one stroke behind fifth-place Eastview and 26 behind the winners Rogers and Wayzata. Bobby Thomas was the team’s top golfer coming in 23rd with a two-day score Rogers is at of 152. Freddy Thomas was Andy a stroke behind him at 153 andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Sports Briefs TAGS summer registration open TAGS Gymnastics is taking registrations for the nineweek summer session which runs through Aug. 12. Gymnastics classes are available for boys and girls ages 2-17 with unlimited make-ups for missed classes during the summer session. A variety of gymnastics and tumbling camps for all abilities are offered. For more information go to www.tagsgym.com or contact the gym, TAGS South, Apple Valley, at (952) 4316445.

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Lakeville seniors graduate

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Lakeville North and South high schools held their 2011 commencement ceremonies on Friday, June 10, at Roy Wilkins Auditorium in downtown St. Paul. Lakeville North students (above) were all smiles after the ceremony, which included an address by senior speaker Zack Nelson (above, left). Lakeville South, which had a similar program to North, featured senior speaker Dylan Slinger (above, right) and two chorale numbers as part of the ceremony. The Concert Chorale (below) sang â&#x20AC;&#x153;Walkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Down That Glory Roadâ&#x20AC;? before an audience of about 4,000 people.

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Allen Berg, right, was one of 374 Farmington High School seniors to graduate on June 10. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pictured receiving his diploma from School Board members Brian Treakle and Julie McKnight.

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Student council president Emily Severson delivered the senior reflection at the start of graduation ceremonies for Farmington High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Class of 2011.

Many Farmington graduates, including this Harry Potter fan, added a personal touch to their mortar boards.

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Several best-selling teen authors will discuss books and writing at Dakota County libraries as part of the teen summer reading program. M.T. Anderson, a National Book Award winner and author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Feedâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing,â&#x20AC;? will talk about his books from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, at the Wescott Library in Eagan and from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Galaxie Library in Apple Valley. Laurie Stolarz, best-selling author of the Blue is for Nightmares and Touch se-

ries, will visit from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at the Burnhaven Library in Burnsville and from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Heritage Library in Lakeville. Twin Cities author Swati Avasthi will discuss her debut novel â&#x20AC;&#x153;Splitâ&#x20AC;? from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 27, at the Farmington Library. Best-selling author of fantasy books for teens Tamora Pierce will discuss her books

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Now in its 17th year, the free-admission event includes a juried fine-art show with displays by 100 artists, a community art project, food concessions and hands-on art activities for kids and adults throughout the weekend. Artists will showcase a variety of work including jewelry, pottery, photography and even garden ornaments, and all the art is for sale. An awards ceremony at which the Best in Show winner will be announced is set for 4 p.m. Saturday, June 25. The featured artist for the 2011 festival is Craig Richardson, a former Eagan resident, who creates wood vessels and wall hangings with inlays of turquoise and other media. Richardson was named the featured artist by the Eagan Art Festival jury. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They selected his work because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful as

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