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Hundred-degree temperatures and brutal humidity could have derailed Pan-O-Prog, Lakeville’s largest annual celebration, which ran from July 1 through 8. But it didn’t. Officials report that most events had about as many people as last year. Preliminary estimates point to tens of thousands of attendees. Heat was not initially factored into the comprehensive planning

the Pan-O-Prog Committee undertook this year, but committee president Sheri Stolp said she was pleased with turnout. “What was interesting was how many people came out anyway,” Stolp said. “We anticipated low numbers, but were fairly close to par.” The parades and Cruise Night were packed. The smaller events, in general, were as busy as ever. The petting zoo, which featured an alligator, was a hit, Stolp said. As was

the bird-house construction event. Stolp said attendance was not uniformly “close to par.” “Beer, Brats and Bingo had fewer people,” she said. The fireworks on July 4 did, too, as did a few other mid-week events. Stolp said she figures the heat – a prohibitive 101 degrees – played a part in that. The heat helped at least one event. See Pan-o-prog, 17A

Crowning achievement

360 advances its mission Over the past few weeks, 360 Communities new president and CEO Sal Mondelli has seen opportunities to strengthen the nonprofit’s efforts. Page 4A

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Lakeville roundup: E. coli causes beach closure Century Middle School principal takes new job by Aaron M. Vehling Sun Thisweek

A local lake is off-limits to those looking to get out of the heat, and a principal of a Lakeville middle school has taken a new position. E. coli bacteria have caused the closure of Valley Lake Beach again this year. Re-testing of the water samples will occur daily until the levels are acceptable for public swimming, city officials said in a statement. The city advises people not to go in the water. Last summer, the city had to close Valley Lake’s and Antlers Park’s beaches because of the same bacteria outbreak. At the time, Parks and Recreation Director Steve Michaud attributed much of the problem to excessive heat and the accumulation of animal waste, among other things. Check Lakeville’s website for updates on the situation.

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Zombies in love Eagan teen-fiction author Emily Shore sees publication of her debut novel, the postapocalyptic zombie romance “Flesher.” Page 8A

Emily Healy (middle) was crowned Miss Lakeville 2012 at the 46th Annual Miss Lakeville Scholarship Pageant at Lakeville South High School on July 10. Healy is sponsored by EMS Partners Inc. The 2nd Lakeville Princess is Lisa Hall (left) and the 1st Lakeville Princess is Joylyn Gorence (right). More photos from the event are at SunThisweek.com.

Farmington could trim public safety budgets School resource officers could lose funding Sun Thisweek

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Tournaments highlight event Almost 60 teams participated in Lakeville’s Pan-O-Prog softball tournament. Page 10A

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After 25 years, Dakota County coroner office will move from Hastings by Laura Adelmann Sun Thisweek

Building improvements include an expanded brick storefront, 14-foot ceilings, a full bar and 1,000-square-foot dining area. Behind the restaurant is a new fenced outdoor patio dining area built to accommodate up to 28 people. Endres said they had planned to add a dining area and expand for the last five years, but the economy forced them to wait. “We feel that the economy is starting to loosen a little bit,” Endres said, who added they worked closely with Vermillion Bank to make the expansion possible. Pizza Man Bar and Grill’s menu

After years of planning, Dakota County commissioners, meeting as a committee, passed a resolution July 10 verifying the county’s intention to approve a three-year contract with Hennepin County for its medical examiner services starting next year. After 25 years at Regina Hospital in Hastings, Dakota County Medical Examiner Lindsey Thomas and her staff will move into the Hennepin County facility next year, and Thomas will become assistant medical examiner. Dr. Andrew Baker will become Dakota County’s medical examiner. Thomas said she is happy with the changes and never aspired to be chief medical examiner. “I’m totally for it,” Thomas told Sun Thisweek. “It’s so great. It really is the best long-term solution … for the shortage of forensic pathologists. In the future, it no longer makes sense to have a state like Minnesota with lots of little medical examiner’s offices.” Thomas said regionalizing will allow better collaboration of cases

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Farmington Police Chief Brian Lindquist and Council Member Julie May discussed at a July 9 budget workshop whether the city should continue to fund a school resource officer after the Farmington School District cut its funding for the officer’s salary. City Administrator Dave McKnight is also pictured.

PizzaFarmington wasbusiness just the beginning expansion proves successful by Laura Adelmann Sun Thisweek

Judging by customer reaction, a take-out pizza business’s renovation in downtown Farmington could be described as a transformation. “One of our regular customers came in, opened the door and said ‘Can you tell me where Pizza Man moved to?’ ” said Ed Endres, one of the owners of the restaurant now called Pizza Man Bar and Grill. This summer, Endres and his business partner Phylicia Schindler, both of Farmington, expanded the menu and oversaw significant interior and exterior building upgrades. Since adding the dine-in option,

Aaron Vehling can be reached at aaron.vehling@ecm-inc.com or facebook. com/sunthisweek.

Medical examiner eager for 2013 move

by Laura Adelmann To avoid sharp property tax increases, Farmington City Council members debated cuts to the $10.09 million draft of the 2013 budget at a July 9 workshop. Farmington City Administrator Dave McKnight’s 2013 draft budget shows a net tax levy of $9.1 million, a $590,400 increase from 2012. Council members and McKnight plan budget cuts to reduce the levy increase and discussed the possibility of a 3 percent increase next year. The council discussed in a June budget workshop a desire to keep the levy flat, but a fire truck purchase that added about $127,000 to the budget and refined budget-

Century Middle School Principal Catherine Gillach resigned last month to accept a position as principal of Schroeder Middle School in the Grand Forks School District. Lakeville School Board President Judy Keliher said the incident in May involving students taking inappropriate photos and shooting videos of each other did not play a role in the move. Instead, she said, Gillach had been pursuing a position to be closer to family. “It was a personal decision,” Keliher said.

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The exterior of Pizza Man Bar and Grill has been remodeled to include more brick, upgraded siding and lighting. Endres said business has increased 40 percent, and the staff has grown from 14 people to 23.

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Pan-O-Prog 2012 brings community together

Photo by Rick Orndorf

The Lakeville South High School Marching Band entertains thousands at the Pan-O-Prog Grand Parade on July 7. The parade was held under blue skies and moderate temps with a running time of more than two hours.

Photo by Aaron Vehling

Friday night, July 6, saw classic cars from around the area at Pan-O-Prog’s Cruise Night. Exotic, ultra-modified conveyances were a part of the parade and classic cars abounded along downtown’s main drag, Holyoke Avenue. About 375 vehicles participated, a drop of one-third compared to last year.

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Anita Miller, originally of Lakeville, poses with her creations: A series of paintings of 23 Marines from the Lima Company who were killed while on active duty in Iraq in 2005. The paintings have been touring the country since 2008 and made a stop at the old Ace Hardware building in downtown Lakeville.

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Jacob Meeker won first place in the five-year-old category during the tractor pull competition July 5 at the Southfork Shopping Center during Pan-O-Prog.

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Local pets were on display at Pan-OProg’s Pet Show on July 5. This dog was in the patriotic mood.

A ‘Special’ kind of Olympics

Lakeville church’s fundraising event to feature beatboxing by Aaron M. Vehling Sun Thisweek

A church in Lakeville is looking to mix beatboxing and fellowship in order to raise money for Special Olympics. Evergreen Church, 16165 Kenwood Trail, will hold a fundraising concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 14, featuring the vocal stylings of an a capella group backed with the intensity of vocal percussion. Modern beatboxing came out of the projects of Brooklyn, N.Y., in the early 1980s. Hip-hop practitioners would manipulate percussion and vinylscratching sounds using their mouths while a partner would sing or rap over the beat.

Over time its influence spilled over into the pop music sphere, partially thanks to Justin Timberlake (who beatboxed with boy band ‘NSYNC and in his solo work). Julia McClellan is a singer and an avowed beatboxer. Ten years ago, said Julia’s mother, Sally, Julia befriended a boy named Brandon Wittrock, who has cerebral palsy. Julia got involved with Special Olympics, helping Wittrock prepare for his participation in the track events. After volunteering for years, Julia, on the advice of a singing coach who asked her: “What are you going to do with your talent?” decided to leverage it to help Special Olympics.

She has compiled a cadre of performers to help put on the fundraising concert – singing coach Andy Miller; her brother, John; Jon McNelis; Kristine Hildrebrand; Maria Percoraro and Louis Camacho. Another of Julia’s brothers, Dan, designed the promotional materials. The group will sell their CDs for $5 at the event. Tickets are $12 or $22 per family. Proceeds from the event will be directed toward helping families participate in the Special Olympics’s dozens of athletic events. Aaron Vehling can be reached at aaron.vehling@ ecm-inc.com or facebook. com/sunthisweek.

Mayor seeks public comment changes Farmington liquor store issue spurs consideration

by Laura Adelmann Sun Thisweek

Farmington Mayor Todd Larson wants more options for elected officials to hear citizen feedback at council meetings. City policy allows citizen comment on items not on the agenda, and residents are invited to speak at public hearings, but bans citizen comment for issues on the agenda. Larson said he may ask for a policy change to allow

resident input on agenda items after citizens complained they could not offer comments at the July 2 meeting regarding moving the city liquor store. Current policy makes him feel between a rock and a hard place, he said, because if he allows public comment when there is no public hearing scheduled, people who did not attend complain because they did not know there would be an opportunity to speak.

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360 Communities: Growing hope, support in Dakota County by Sal Mondelli Special to Sun Thisweek

Since joining 360 Communities, I have spent the majority of my time meeting with members of the community, volunteers, funders, and governmental agencies. The message has been consistent: You do great work, your employees and volunteers are fully committed to the mission, but since you changed your name, I’m not sure what it is you really do or where you are headed. Let me offer my thoughts on those subjects. Our organization continues to provide hope and support to people by engaging communities to prevent violence, ensure school success and promote long term selfsufficiency. We assist more than 15,000 individuals and families in any given year by operating 11 programs in over 40 locations in Dakota County. This includes five food shelves, two women’s shelters, and school success programs that focus on early childhood reading. I believe 360 Communities has a tremendous opportunity for growth. Some of our programs address thousands of people, others less than 100. Our goal will be to expand the reach of our programs that are having the

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greatest impact and to identify potential partnerships that will extend our reach in others. In the months before my arrival, 360 Communities staff initiated a strategic assessment examining who we serve and where our work fits in the larger Dakota County community. This will help us gain insight for both the near and longer terms. We will finish that effort in the next few months. 360 Communities cannot and should not try to be everything to everyone. Do not look for us to expand with more programs until we have agreed that we are doing everything to grow programs with the highest impact and the largest need. While we already make a positive difference in thousands of lives every year, there is still much unmet need, which means there is an opportunity for growth. For example, one

school district currently has 28 percent of the K-3 population (about 1,200 students) not meeting reading proficiency levels. With current funding we are working with 7 percent (about 300 students) with great reviews from the teachers, and improvements from the students. That means we are only addressing 25 percent of the total that we could with additional funding. We can have an even greater impact there, so it makes sense to do that first before starting something new. Growth through innovation 360 Communities recently helped facilitate the Redesigning MN workshop that included more than two dozen community members representing multiple constituents in Dakota County. The purpose of the project is to address how the delivery of public and social services needs to be restructured in light of reduced tax revenues. This is being precipitated by the large number of “baby boomer” retirements. In short, the current model is unsustainable, and even with massive budget cuts, will not be able to meet the needs of the public. I was fortunate to take part in these diverse discussion groups and hear the variety of perspectives on the future of Dakota

County. The event was filmed by TPT and is scheduled to air on Aug. 17. I hope you will watch. The Redesigning MN project aligns well with our convening work underway in Burnsville, Eagan, Lakeville and Rosemount. Community leaders from across sectors are participating in these efforts to look at challenges in their communities and invent new solutions. My first few weeks at 360 Communities have reinforced what I am hearing from stakeholders – we are an organization that makes a difference. Please know that we will continue to move forward with this important work, while keeping an eye on creatively addressing the demographic shifts in our communities. As we move forward, growing this organization will require partnerships, innovation, efficiency and care. We can and need to do this together. Sal Mondelli is president and CEO of 360 Communities, a nonprofit devoted to preventing violence, stabilizing families in crisis, and ensuring that students succeed in school. He can be reached at smondelli@360Communities. org. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Impact of Obamacare is not felt by everyone by Don Heinzman Sun Thisweek

Joel Myhre of the Fergus Falls Daily Journal has it right. Most of us have not been interested in the Affordable Health Care Act (Obamacare), because we personally haven’t felt it. We aren’t affected because we have health insurance and aren’t all that concerned for the 36 million or so who don’t have it. We are pretty sure the law isn’t going to do anything to our health insurance plan, except insurance premiums are going to go up. So what’s new? Since we have health insurance and no doubt will have it by 2014, we won’t have to pay a tax (penalty) for not having it. Only those who don’t have health insurance will pay the tax, and that’s about 10 percent of the country. The law, declared constitutional by the

some cases our employers are having us pay more for health insurance plans, but that’s been going on before last year. Sun Thisweek So what’s continuing since the law Columnist wasn’t struck down? If you have children with pre-existing Don Heinzman health conditions, insurance companies no longer can deny you insurance. The insurance companies no longer can U.S. Supreme Court, has been in effect for put a cap on how much coverage we can a year. have. So far, most of us haven’t been denied If you are a retiree and on Social Secoverage. We have our same doctors, and curity, that doughnut hole, the gap in the the federal government hasn’t told us we Medicare drug coverage charge, is shrinkcan’t have them. ing. You already received a $250 discount Our medical care hasn’t suffered. We’ve and the new law will require drug compabeen able to go to our same hospitals and nies to give a 50 percent discount on brandpay the high costs like we’ve always done, name drugs, and eventually that doughnut knowing they are higher to pay for those hole will be closed. who come to hospital emergency wards Thanks to the new law, your children with problems and no money. under 26 can continue to stay on your We are paying higher co-pays and in health insurance plan.

A company with fewer than 50 workers will not have to worry about the mandate. We are told most small businesses have fewer than 50 employees. And, we’re told if anyone will have trouble buying health insurance in 2014, the state is setting up an exchange for those folks to shop around and get the best deal. Myhre speaks for a lot of us. “I don’t doubt the health care bill is important. I’m sure there is some good in it. I’m sure there is some bad in it. But for myself, until it hits my wallet or affects the quality of my health care, feigning interest in it has been difficult.” Don Heinzman is a member of the ECM Editorial Board. Sun Thisweek and the Dakota County Tribune are part of ECM Publishers. Heinzman can be reached at don. heinzman@ecm-inc.com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters Tell your story To the editor: There are letters in the paper every week, arguing for one position or another on the proposed amendment to the Minnesota constitution that would limit the freedom to marry to opposite gender couples. I know and love many gay and lesbian people whom this amendment would really hurt. But I’m not going to pose an abstract argument to try to convince you to vote one way or another. That’s because my friends are humans, and as such, they are made in God’s image. They are not abstract ideas. Each is God’s creation and is worthy of respect. Here’s what I propose: Between now and Election Day, have conversations with people about this proposed amendment. Tell your story and listen to others. Seek to understand; ask questions. Try hard not to let your “inner pundit” out. When we do that, something new is created: com-

munity, compassion, deep relationship. Our democracy is strengthened. It’s easy to spout off opinions and demonize those we disagree with. To tell stories and really listen to others is a courageous, countercultural thing. And perhaps the only way the world can be changed. Deb Stehlin Lakeville

Relationship does not equal marriage

Sherry and Barb are two beautiful “children of the universe” in a beautifully committed relationship, but I say that is what it is. It’s a relationship, but not a marriage. The proposed amendment doesn’t try to change their personal life or their personal choices or desires, so what’s the big fuss? The amendment shouldn’t and doesn’t bother their routine at all. They had and have the freedom to choose their way of life and good luck to them. Our society has a whole gamut of unions, contracts, legal papers for property ownership, financial, etc., and that’s a choice to pick a partner but that doesn’t constitute a marriage. Call it a union or a relationship or whatever you choose, but it’s not a marriage. Kanitz should keep loving Sherry and Barb and keep researching the proposed amendment.

To the editor: Your Sun Thisweek of July 6 had some letters to the editor that spiked comment in me. The “other side of the coin” so to speak. I don’t know how anyone can get so mixed up in their thinking over the proposed marriage amendment. I keep reading Veda Kanitz’s letter and think she should do more research on the real issue. ELIZABETH SCHREINER Her letter states that Lakeville

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Photo ID for voting To the editor: Boarding a plane. Purchasing a house. Getting married. Opening a savings account. Seeing a doctor. Obtaining government benefits. Driving a car. Cashing a check. Michelle Obama’s book signing. What do all these events have in common? A photo ID is required, but, no, it is not required to vote. When I hear the baseless arguments of those who oppose voter ID, I wonder if common sense left them. They cite extreme examples of how this will keep the elderly, the disadvantaged, students, frequent movers and others from voting. This is ludicrous. Contrary to their claims, a simple requirement of a photo ID is not a huge barrier erected by Republicans to suppress voting rights. Voting is a great privilege. Those who take voting seriously will not be inhibited by this requirement, especially when it’s provided free of charge. Those with dishonorable intentions will be negatively affected. There is no voter fraud? Why are there so many voter fraud convictions? Why were thousands of postal verification cards returned as ‘undeliverable’? Why do many deceased people remain on voter rolls? Why have NAACP, ACORN, and other liberal organizations been caught submitting fraudulent registrations? What’s stopping anyone from ‘vouching’ for multiple strangers, especially when offered an incentive? No, there is no voter fraud. I urge everyone to vote ‘yes’ for the Voter ID amendment. Its passage will ensure election integrity and be a small step in stopping those who are robbing us of our liberty. It will increase public confidence and result in increased voting participation. The amendment includes provisions

for everyone’s legitimate vote to count. Those who move frequently can obtain a renewal slip showing their current address in the precinct. Those who reside in temporary shelters can obtain a document from the shelter administrator to establish their residence.There is provisional ballot allowing individuals to cast votes and furnish required documentation before the vote is counted. These measures will ensure that no one’s vote is diluted, that only eligible individuals vote, and that everyone votes only once. Photo ID will not suppress voting, but enhance election integrity. Alexandra Matyja Prior Lake

Health care as a basic human need; Minnesota can do better To the editor: Former Sen. Dave Durenberger’s guest column about prospects for the Affordable Care Act, was interesting, thought-provoking and timely. Those who thought the Supreme Court would strike down the law have had a dose of reality. And a telling statistic, as Durenberger notes, is that “The new law expands insured coverage to 30-32 million uninsured.” This represents a reduction of uninsured people by 67 percent. Soon, the law, most of which goes into effect in 2014, eliminates the major reason for bankruptcies in our country – for these 30 million people. This is no small factor, as was noted in the startling impact of poverty in the previous week’s issue. For us to beat poverty, and strengthen the middle class, we must answer basic needs like health care. Further, businesses see the prospect of improvement in their bottom lines, once ma-

jor challenges are handled, such as our country’s health care needs. However, in Minnesota, our health care needs are still unmet as 250,000 Minnesotans will still be left out, even with the ACA. A whole different future opens up when a hard-working family, who sees static or falling wages, can count on some stability in their health and family finances. Let’s hope that the next step is a single-payer health care system for Minnesota because it will cost less, it covers more, and you choose your physician: http://muhcc.org. Our willingness as a country to establish the necessary elements of an economy that works well for citizens can make the difference we all need for prosperity. ELLEN MSN Eagan

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Don’t speed in Cedar Avenue construction To the editor: Concerning construction on Cedar Avenue. There is going to be a big bang on Cedar Avenue at 140th Street. Despite the 35 mph signs during construction on Cedar, traffic comes south at 50 to 55 mph across 140th Street. Very often heavy trucks still go through the intersection after the light has turned red for three or four seconds. I’ve traveled through there several times a day since construction started and have never seen the presence of police. If the police gave out double fines for speeding through that construction area, the fines might pay for most of the construction. BOB CRAWFORD Apple Valley

Chaska man allegedly assaults paramedics

Suspect said to have crashed car while severely drunk

hicle, he fell face first into altercation with the paracattails in the ditch. When medics occurred. A 43-year-old Chaska the officer issued Miller According to the Daman has been charged with verbal commands, Miller kota County Attorney’s allegedly assaulting para- did not respond. When Office, Miller has prior asked questions he would drunken driving convicmedics in mumble. tions. In January 2009 he Lakeville in A witness at the scene was convicted in New York May after a said he came across the of operating a motor vedrunken car crash and stopped to see if hicle with .08 percent alcocrash on InMiller needed assistance. hol or more in his blood. terstate 35. When the witness ap- Miller, who was homeless, He was proached the vehicle, he was jailed in Carver Counbooked into the Dakota Julian Miller noticed Miller passed out ty until the state of Minin the driver’s seat with nesota requested a warrant County Jail in late June, where he re- his foot on the gas, which so he could be brought to mains awaiting his next caused the engine to rev, Dakota County. the complaint said. The Miller faces charges court hearing. Lakeville police offi- witness removed the keys of fourth-degree assault, cers found Julian Roger from the ignition before which carries a maximum of two years in prison; secMiller in his car, which police arrived. had gone off the highway The officer on the scene ond-degree driving while and crashed into a barrier did not ask Miller to per- impaired (with a test refusfence in the ditch at about form field sobriety tests on al), which carries a maxi1:16 p.m. May 2, according the side of the road because mum of one year in jail; to the criminal complaint. of his apparent condition, and third-degree driving Miller had a blood-alco- the complaint said. After while impaired, which has hol level of .26, more than his breath test, Miller was a maximum penalty of one transported to the Lakev- year in jail. three times the legal limit. When Miller was sent ille Police Department by ambulance to Fairview where he refused a urine or Aaron Vehling can be reached at aaron.vehling@ecm-inc. Ridges Hospital in Burns- blood test. ville, he allegedly punched Afterward, he was sent com or facebook.com/suna female paramedic in the to the hospital, when the thisweek. face with a closed fist and choked a male paramedic who was trying to assist �� her, the complaint said. �� Police noted swelling on the female paramedic’s face and red marks around her eye. In addition to the choking, the male paramedic allegedly received a �� punch to his right bicep. �� When Lakeville police �� found Miller’s car, it was �� 50 feet off the road in the �� ditch. When the officer asked Miller about the crash, Miller was alleged to have said, “I’m sorry,” according to the criminal complaint. �� According to the com�� plaint, an officer noticed �� that Miller reeked of al�� cohol and noticed his eyes � �� were bloodshot and watery, �� and he spoke with “ex�� tremely slurred” speech. �� As Miller exited his veby Aaron M. Vehling Sun Thisweek

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Woman who harassed Belzer family wins appeal by Aaron M. Vehling Sun Thisweek

A 26-year-old Lakeville woman sentenced last year because she stalked the Belzer family will not have to serve a year in jail, the Minnesota Appeals Court ruled this week. After serving three months in jail of a 12-month sentence, Kaley M. Hennessy was released. A condition of the early release was that she not violate probation. Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom appealed Hennessy’s release. He said she did violate her probation when she impersonated Belzer family members and did not directly en-

ter treatment when she was furloughed from jail. The appeals court upheld Hennessy’s release, saying the district court punished her with additional jail time for violating her probation. Hennessy harassed Jamie Belzer, 31, and her family members, in addition to impersonating them on various websites. Hennessy took over email accounts of Belzer and Belzer’s motherin-law, Gloria, a former Eureka Township supervisor, in addition to commandeering Facebook profiles and signing up Belzer for services such as child care and setting up online profiles on dating and medical services

sites and impersonating Belzer on Craigslist and even porn sites. The Belzer family is prominent in Lakeville. In addition to running a successful car dealership, family members have been involved in several community organizations. Hennessy still has to serve her other sentence expectations: 40 years of probation and a stayed sentence of six-and-a-half years in prison should she violate court orders. Aaron Vehling can be reached at aaron.vehling@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Police: Employee at UPS stole pills, annotated swimsuit issue Surveillance footage shows employee tampering with package

D. Johnson of Farmington was charged June 19 with A man who was em- theft and drug possession, ployed at UPS in Apple Val- both felonies, in connection ley is accused of tampering with the February incident with a mom’s care package at the UPS store at 15050 Cedar Ave. to her son. Nineteen-year-old Jesse The mom contacted by Andrew Miller Sun Thisweek

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Apple Valley police Feb. 28 to report that the package she’d brought to the UPS store had been received by her son attending college in Iowa, but that some items were missing, and another item had been altered. The mom had included a T-shirt, cookies, magazines and two bottles of her son’s prescription Adderall in the package. When it arrived, the 60 Adderall pills See UPS, 12A

Moms peddle pedalpowered refreshment Healthy smoothies on tap at traveling cycle stand

by John Gessner Sun Thisweek

April Huntsinger is an avid cyclist who completed the 100-mile Minnesota Ironman Bicycle Ride in May. Laura Whipple is a marketing executive with UnitedHealth Group. Both are moms who value fruit, fitness and wellness. Blend their interests with a shot of take-theplunge adventurism and you have Smoothie Cycle, a traveling smoothie stand that operates entirely on pedal power. Huntsinger and Whipple, neighbors in Burnsville’s West Buck Hill neighborhood, opened the business in June with a test run during a year-ending event at Orchard Lake Elementary School in Lakeville, which both their children attend. “We made 400 smoothies in about two hours, which was a great test drive for our production speed,” Whipple said. Since then they’ve brought Smoothie Cycle to Antlers Park Beach in Lakeville and to Lakeville’s Main Street for the Pan-O-Prog festival that wrapped up last weekend. Smoothie Cycle has a standing engagement Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Northeast Minneapolis Farmers Market, and will visit the Burnsville Fire Muster in September. The partners know a good idea when they see it and have yet to breed imitators, in the Twin Cities, anyway. Smoothie Cycle peddles the only pedalpowered smoothie in town, according to Whipple. “It’s a popular concept in England and in Australia,” said the 41-year-old married mother of two children, ages 7 and 11. “I actually saw it for the first time in England when I was there traveling abroad for business. We decided we could bring it here. “The bike blenders themselves actually come from a place in Berkeley called Rock the Bike. They started by making pedal-

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Smoothie Cycle owners Laura Whipple, left, and April Huntsinger used peddle power to make their fruit smoothies at the Northeast Minneapolis Farmers Market. powered speaker amps for rock concerts. They make all kinds of pedal-powered things now, blenders being one of them.” The women cemented their partnership at a neighborhood happy hour, said Huntsinger, a stay-home mom with an accounting background. “I just want to keep it fun, and I’m fine with staying small,” said the married mother of two children, ages 8 and 9. “Mainly I feel like our best venue so far has been the farmers market. That draws people that are looking for healthy products.” The smoothie cycles are stationary bikes — both kid-sized and adult-sized — with blenders powered by friction from the rear tire. It takes only about 30 seconds to mix a smoothie, Whipple said. Customers are free to do it themselves or leave the work to the proprietors. “You don’t have to be an athlete to pedal a smoothie,” said Whipple, senior vice president of marketing for UnitedHealth Group’s Optum division. “We use no electricity,” said Huntsinger, who does most of the accounting and a lot of the logistical work, including securing needed licenses. “We don’t plug in.

A lot of these other vendors have to have generators and plug in. We don’t have to plug in anywhere. We work out of coolers.” The coolers are stocked with all-natural yogurt, frozen fruit and juice. “And we’re careful to use products that don’t have preservatives or highfructose corn syrup or any additives,” said Whipple, who’s occupationally aware of the childhood-obesity problem and hopes to engage children in making healthy choices. The smoothies come in strawberry, strawberry banana, tropical blend and mixed berry. With the recent heat the partners have added a strawberry lemonade flavor, Huntsinger said. “We had to deviate from our 100 percent juice” practice, she admitted. “We had to use lemonade. But we were buying the high-quality version, with real sugar.” Whipple said she and Huntsinger are “well on our way” to turning a profit by the end of summer. Information and upcoming engagements are on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/smoothiecycle. John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Thisweekend Zombie romance novel is just the beginning for young Eagan author Emily Shore sees publication of debut novel ‘Flesher’

Botanical art on display An exhibit by the Great River Chapter of Botanical Artists is on display at the Lakeville Area Arts Center gallery through Sept. 16. The exhibit is open for viewing Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The arts center is at 20965 Holyoke Ave. For more information, call (952) 985-4640.

by Andrew Miller Sun Thisweek

This summer brought good news for Emily Shore. In June, the 25-year-old Eagan teenfiction author saw publication of her debut novel, “Flesher,” a post-apocalyptic zombie romance that’s now available on Amazon. It’s the first in what Shore hopes will be a long list of published works. She recently completed “The Legend of the Last Bookkeeper,” a novel inspired by Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451” that examines what the world would look like without books. “The Legend of the Last Bookkeeper” is the latest in a whole host of paranormal romance and science fiction novels she’s written and is now looking to have published. Her website, www.emilybethshore.com, gives a rundown of the writing projects she’s completed since committing to a career in writing. “I think I was a born writer,” said Shore, who was home-schooled through high school and went on to earn a creative writing degree from Metro State University in St. Paul. “I started writing as a young girl – I would try to write short stories but I’d always end up writing a full-length book.” She’s now working on her next novel, “Serenity,” a story about a future Earth where girls are put on display as artwork. Shore, who works part-time at Barnes & Noble in Apple Valley, took time to talk to us about her writing rituals, her strategies for dealing with writer’s block, and how a book by Stephenie Meyer gave her laryngitis. At what point in your life did you know you wanted to be a writer? Ever since I learned to read and write. I credit my mother for giving me a healthy dose of literature at a young age. The first hours of every morning were dedicated to reading countless chapters of countless books. It was love at first sight. What is your writing strategy? Do you have any writing rituals? My writing strategy is to write no fewer than 1,000 words a day. No ritual other than stapling my pants to the chair and refusing myself any other pleasure other than writing those 1,000 words. If I didn’t have a part-time job, which required the use of my hands, I would write 3,000 words a day. However, I tried that once, and though I gained a 90,000-word book in one month, I also gained a temporary case of carpal tunnel, which I have no desire to repeat. Describe your writing room. This would depend on whether you mean inside my house or outside. My ideal writing room, if money and time were no object, would be any coffee shop first thing in the morning. I thrive in a crowded, chaotic, and above all cacophonic atmosphere in order to

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Teen-fiction author Emily Shore, who works part-time at Barnes & Noble in Apple Valley, commits to writing 1,000 words each day. “If I didn’t have a part-time job … I would write 3,000 words a day,” she said. “However, I tried that once, and though I gained a 90,000word book in one month, I also gained a temporary case of carpal tunnel, which I have no desire to repeat.” write. The more noise, the better. And the fragrances of coffee only serve to heighten my senses. Inside my house, my writing room is my office, which my husband and I specifically designed. It is entirely themed around books, art, and writing. What’s on your writing desk? In addition to my laptop and desktop computer, my desk is entirely writer-themed with a typewriter adorning the back of it as well as a writer’s quill and ink bottle. On my desk, I also keep two framed photos of my book covers, which always serve as a reminder to keep writing. How do you get past writer’s block? If you had asked me this a couple months ago, I would have proudly declared that I never get writer’s block. However, I recently started writing in an unknown and particularly difficult genre for me, and I found myself subsequently stuck. I discovered the answer to writer’s block in one of my defining character traits: persistence. I journeyed to a local coffee shop, researched the basis for

my writer’s block (which happened to be plot structure at the time), and I stayed there for four hours until I had hashed out a worthy plot. I give most of the credit to Caribou Coffee’s hot cinnamon spice tea for this. And Google. What are you reading right now? Since I work at a bookstore, I constantly see new titles added to shelves. I’m always on the lookout for any compelling teen read since it’s the audience for which I write. I can read a number of books at one time without getting too scatterbrained. My favorite title on my reading list would have to be “Daughter of Smoke and Bone” by Laini Taylor. What was the last truly great book you read? “The Host” by Stephenie Meyer. Stunning character development, a wholly original idea, compelling emotional substance. I literally got laryngitis reading this aloud to my husband on a camping trip. Since then, it has become my ultimate choice for a “trapped on a desert island” book. “Blood Red Road” by Moira Young is another book notable and worthy of merit, which I found most stirring. “Warm Bodies” by Isaac Marion, the last. Which authors have inspired you? The all-powerful, paid-by-the-word Charles Dickens. The sheer genius of J.R.R. Tolkien. The seductive yet simple power of Gaston Le Roux. The pure romanticism of Jane Austen. The morbid attractiveness of the Grimm Brothers. The descriptive allure of Daphne du Maurier. And yes, even the emotional complexes of Stephenie Meyer. Andrew Miller can be reached at andrew. miller@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Mystery writers Marilyn Jax and Jim Proebstle will stop in Apple Valley on Saturday, Aug. 11, as part of their Mystery Writers Book Tour. The two will sign books and answer questions from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Apple Valley Barnes & Noble, 14880 Florence Trail. Jax, who resides in the Twin Cities, will debut her third novel, “Sapphire Trails,” at the event. Proebstle, who is from the Chicago area, will sign copies of “Fatal Incident,” a World War II historical fiction story of conspiracy and espionage based on a true Minnesota story.

Art and All that Jazz Festival The ninth annual Art and All that Jazz Festival will be held from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, in Nicollet Commons Park in Burnsville. The lineup includes The Dakota Combo, noon to 1:30 p.m.; Hot Swing Combo, 2 to 3:30 p.m.; Charanga Tropical, 4 to 5:30 p.m.; The Super Pilots, 6 to 7:30 p.m.; Randy Brecker, 8 to 10 p.m. More information is at Burnsvilleartjazz.com.

Family and Friends Day at Dakota City The second of three Family and Friends Fun Days at Dakota City Heritage Village will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 13. The final event will be Aug. 24. Dakota City is located at 4008 220th St. W. on the fairgrounds in Farmington. Visitors should stop at the Dakota City office in Ahlberg Hall to purchase tickets ($5) and meet a tour guide. Costumed guides will lead the tours, which will begin every hour with the last tour beginning at 2 p.m. Each tour will last 90 minutes and include stops in eight buildings where costumed villagers will be on hand. For more information, visit www.dakotacity.org.

Dakota City seeks fair demonstrators Dakota City Heritage Village is seeking demonstrators who can show 1900s crafts and skills during the Dakota County Fair Aug. 6-12. Crafts might include woodcarving, embroidering, knitting, spinning and weaving. For more information, call Dakota City at (651) 460-8050.

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Children’s theater performs ‘Cinderella’

To submit items for the Family Calendar, email: darcy. odden@ecm-inc.com.

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Children’s Castle Theater will present “Cinderella: When Castle Meets Country” at 7 p.m. July 13-14 and 2 p.m. July 14-15 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. While the sweet and magical story of Cinderella (Tyra Jaramillo) and her two snobby stepsisters (Brielle Franke and Claire Vietti) remains intact, audiences who seek a little less “fairy tale” will find themselves laughing along with the side story of the Prince (Grant Uline) as he attempts to fulfill his lifelong dream of letting country bumpkin commoners into the castle. From front left are case members Jayna Carlson, Josie Carlson; back row: Brielle Franke, Tyra Jaramillo, Claire Vietti. Tickets are $10 adults, $6 senior citizens, $8 children ages 10 and under, and can be purchased at the door or by calling (952) 985-4640.

theater and arts calendar To submit items for the Arts Calendar, email: darcy. odden@ecm-inc.com. Comedy Bob Larson with special guest Jeff Pfoser at 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 13, and Saturday, July 14, at MinneHAHA Comedy Club, 1583 E. First Ave., Shakopee (lower level of Dangerfield’s), (612) 860-9388, www.minnehahacomedyclub. com. Tickets: $13. Concerts Marc Cohn with Rebecca Pidgeon, 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 13, Subway Music in the Zoo, Minnesota Zoo amphitheater, Apple Valley. Cost: $46. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com. Marc Cohn with Alison Scott, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 14, Subway Music in the Zoo, Minnesota Zoo amphitheater, Apple Valley. Cost: $46. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com. Minnesota Sinfonia will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 15, at Caponi Art Park’s outdoor amphitheater, Eagan. A $5 per person donation is suggested. Information: www.caponiartpark. org. Music in Kelley Park featuring Michael Monroe from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 20, at Kelley Park, 6855 Fortino St., Apple Valley. Free. Food and beverages available for purchase. Lyle Lovett & His Acoustic Group, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 21, Subway Music in the Zoo, Minnesota Zoo amphitheater, Apple Valley. Cost: $56. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com. Exhibits Botanical art exhibit by The Great River Chapter of Botanical Artists at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Information: (952) 985-4640. Festivals Rosemount Leprechaun Days runs July 20-29. Information: www.rosemountevents. com/Leprechaun.html. Theater Eagan Summer Community Theatre will present “Cinderella” in the Eagan High School auditorium, 4185 Braddock Trail, at 7:30 p.m. July 13-14, 18-21, 2528, and 2 p.m. July 15, 22 and 28. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors 62-plus and children under 12. To purchase tickets, call (651) 683-6964 between 1 and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or purchase online at www.eagan.k12.mn.us/. Workshops/classes Mystery Art Night will be offered Fridays, July 20 through Aug. 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Eagan Art House. All supplies will be included and light refresh-

ments will be served. Cost per class is $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Register at www.eaganarthouse.org. Call (651) 6755521 for information. Music Together in the Valley offers classes for parents and their infant, toddler and preschool children in Rosemount, Farmington, Lakeville and Apple Valley. Information: www.musictogetherclasses.com or (651) 439-4219. The Eagan Art House offers classes for all ages. For a complete listing go to www.eaganarthouse.org or call (651) 6755521. Dan Petrov Art Studio in Burnsville offers oil painting classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced skill level painters, www.danpetrovart. com, (763) 843-2734. Teens Express Yourself with Paint, 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at Brushworks School of Art in Burnsville, www.BrushworksSchoolofArt.com, (651) 214-4732. Drama/theater classes for ages 4 and up at River Ridge Arts Building, Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Special needs theater program (autism-DCD), ages 5 and older, Burnsville, (952) 7363644. Join other 55-plus adults at the Eagan Art House to create beaded jewelry. The Jewelry Club meets on the third Friday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Fee is $3 and includes all supplies. Bring any old jewelry you would like to re-make. 3981 Lexington Ave. S., (651) 675-5500. Savage Art Studios, 4735 W. 123rd St., Suite 200, Savage, offers classes/workshops for all ages. Information: www. savageartstudios.com or (952) 895-0375. Soy candle making classes held weekly in Eagan near 55 and Yankee Doodle. Call Jamie at (651) 315-4849 for dates and times. $10 per person. Presented by Making Scents in Minnesota. Country line dance classes held for intermediates Mondays 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St., Farmington, $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. Beginner country line dance classes on Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Lakeville VFW, 8790 Upper 208th St. $5/ class. Call Marilyn (651) 4637833. Country line dance classes on Wednesdays at the Lakeville Senior Center, 20732 Holt Ave. Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; Intermediate, 10 a.m.-noon. $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn.gov, (952) 985-4640.

Thursday, July 19 Music in the Parks – Kid Power With Rachael, 10 a.m. at Central Park Amphitheater, Friday, July 13 Outdoor movie, “Yogi Bear,” Rosemount. Free. Weather line: 7:30 p.m. seating, dusk show- Call (952) 985-1780 option 6 to time, part of Burnsville’s “Flicks find out if a performance has on the Bricks” series at Nicollet been cancelled. Commons Park in the Heart of Thursday Rockin’ Readers – Gideon Pond Principal Kristine the City. Summer Fresh Friday Film, Black, 11:15 a.m., Nicollet Com“The Miracles of Greens: How mons Park, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Greens and Wild Edibles Can Burnsville. Free. Save Your Life,” 6 to 8 p.m. at Val- Thursday Rockin’ Lunch ley Natural Foods, 13750 County Hour – Kidz Dance, noon, Road 11, Burnsville. Information: Nicollet Commons Park, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Free. (952) 891-1212, ext. 221. “The Great Grill-Out,” 6 to 8 p.m. in Market Plaza, downtown Saturday, July 14 Movies in the Park, “Puss Lakeville. Sponsored by the in Boots,” at dusk at the Central Downtown Lakeville Business Park Amphitheater near City Hall, Association. Free. Hot dogs and Rosemount. Bring blankets and brats will be served. Entertainlawn chairs. Weather-related up- ment by The Blue Drifters and dates: (952) 985-1790, option No. the Southern Cruzers classic car display. Information: www.down6. townlakeville.com. Sunday, July 15 Open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 21 at the Lutz Railroad Garden, Food drive for Dakota Coun2960 Egan Ave., Eagan. Free. ty food shelves from 9 a.m. to Trains will not run if raining. Infor- noon at Saints Martha & Mary Episcopal Church, 4180 Lexingmation: (651) 454-3534. ton Ave. S., Eagan. Requested items: Canned food, peanut butTuesday, July 17 Family Fun Tuesday – Irish ter, dry goods, personal hygiene music and dance with the O’Shea Irish Dancers, 10 to 11 a.m. in the Sculpture Garden at Caponi Art Park, Eagan. $4 per person donation is suggested. Information: (651) 454-9412 or www.caponiartpark.org. Tuesday Evenings in the Garden – The Digital Eye with Jo Anne Sabin, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the garden at UMore Park, 1605 160th St. W. (County Road 46), Rosemount. Create better photos of your garden and its wildlife with just a few digital photo editing techniques. Fee: $10. Questions or to register by phone, call University of Minnesota Extension: (651) 480-7700.

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items, cooking oil, flour and baking items. Cash donations encouraged. 30th anniversary celebration by AMVETS Post 1, Mendota, at the Mendota VFW on Highway 13 beginning at 2 p.m. Program at 3 p.m., pig roast and live music from 4 p.m. to midnight. Beer, fun, friends. All welcome, especially veterans and their families. Information: (651) 688-7408. Blood drives The American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. • July 13, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Easter Lutheran Church – By the Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. • July 13, 1 to 6 p.m., American Family Insurance, 400 Third St., Farmington. • July 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nelson Chiropractic, 14321 Nicollet Court, Burnsville. • July 17, 1 to 6 p.m., Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 14980 Diamond Path, Rosemount. • July 18, 2 to 7 p.m., Lady Katherine Fitness Studio, 4178

Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. • July 19, 1 to 6 p.m., Brunswick Zone XL, 11129 162nd St. W., Lakeville. • July 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sprint Lakeville, 17713 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville. Reunions Lakeville High School Class of 1972 will hold its 40th reunion at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at the home of Bruce and Pat Zweber, 387 Maple Island Road, Burnsville. Information: Mary Boegeman Johnson at MBoegemanJ@yahoo.com or Mary Ann Knox at MaryAnnKnox@visi. com. Burnsville High School Class of 1992 will hold its 20th reunion from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Hyatt Regency, downtown Minneapolis. Tickets are $50 in advance or $65 at the door. To register and purchase tickets, visit https://reunionmanager.net/class_members/registration.php?class_id=124786 or contact Kelly Bruce Regan at kelbel070@gmail.com or Bob Hayes at bobhayes37@yahoo. com with questions.

Cactus Willie, Boxcar Bob & The Drifter

Wednesday, July 18 The Importance of Water, for children, 1 to 2 p.m. at Valley Natural Foods, Burnsville. Kids will discover why drinking “0” sugary drinks is best for overall health and nutrition. Free. Register for the class 32 hours in advance in the store, at (952) 891-1212, ext. 221, or online at www.eventbee. com/v/valleynaturalfoods/boxoffice. Eagan Market Fest, 4 to 8 p.m., Eagan Festival Grounds. Farmers market, classic car show, concert with The Rockin’ Hollywoods, $1 root beer floats, oldies trivia, free kids’ art, family games and more. Information: www.cityofeagan.com/marketfest or (651) 675-5500.

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Cactus Willie, Boxcar Bob and The Drifter will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. The performance will include a blend of folk, country, rock, and bluegrass music. Comedian Charlie LeBlanc will open for the trio with stories of Cajun life in Baton Rouge, La. Tickets are $14 and are available at the arts center. Advance purchase is recommended. For tickets or additional information, call (952) 985-4640.

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Pan-O-Prog softball tournament honors Eddie Wallin K2 Bath and Design wins 59-team event; MVP trophy honors former Lakeville man

by Andy Rogers Sun Thisweek

Lakeville’s Pan-O-Prog softball tournament honored one of Lakeville’s favorite sons this year. Organizers put together an MVP plaque dedicated to Eddie “the Can Man” Wallin, who died unexpectedly this spring. Wallin was known for being a loquacious can collector who rode through Lakeville on his bike and was a fan of the annual softball tournament for years. His loss inspired David Marsh, a yearly participant in the tournament, to talk with Pan-O-Prog softball tournament director Tarik Yumusaklar about the idea of an MVP plaque in honor of Wallin. “Pan-O-Prog brings out a ton of Lakeville people,” Yumusaklar said. “It seems almost like a huge reunion at times. Most of the guys there grew up with Eddie in Lakeville so there was always some good ribbing and fun throughout the weekend. Anyone that has played in that tournament just a couple years knew of Eddie.”

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Marcus Stark was the most valuable player of the PanO-Prog softball tournament this year.

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K2 Bath and Design won this year’s Pan-O-Prog softball tournament. They got permission from the head of the Lakeville Parks and Recreation department to post the plaque at Aronson Park. They will add a name every year. “He was a staple at the tourney year in and year

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out picking up cans,” Yumusaklar said. “We thought it would be a good way to honor him.” Marcus Stark of the winning K2 Bath and Design team will be the first name engraved on the plaque after

he was named MVP of the tournament. TP Athletics was second, Southside Knockouts third and the Minnesota A’s were fourth. The Pan-O-Prog softball tournament isn’t a walk in

the park. The tournament is currently the largest single bracket USSSA tournament in the state. The tournament brought in 59 teams, more than double its total from six years ago.

Teams came from all over the metro such as Farmington, Rosemount, Burnsville, Apple Valley and, of course, Lakeville, as well as teams from Rochester, Faribault and Owatonna. Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Lakeville’s Knippenberg has wild June Catcher for class A state champs helps East Metro team win all-star game by Andy Rogers Sun Thisweek

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Joyce Bourassa won the women’s fourmile Pan-O-Prog race Saturday in 23 minutes, 59 seconds. She was followed by Katie Dolan in second and Laura Roach in third. In the one-mile race, Kaytlyn Laron defeated Baourassa by two seconds with Dolan coming in third.

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Mitchell Knippenberg’s cerebral approach to baseball led him to some great heights in the past few months. The Lakeville resident caught for the Metro East team at the Lions All-Star Tournament in Chaska in late June, an event that features the top 80 seniors in the state. His team won the tournament, beating the Southern All Stars 23-9, the Northern All Stars 4-2 and the Metro West All Stars 7-6. Coming from St. Agnes, a Class A school from St. Paul, Knippenberg was playing with and against the big-school players and Division I baseball prospects, but he wasn’t fazed thanks to his time spent playing with Lakeville programs when he was younger. “When I went to Lakeville I played against all those guys from Burnsville and Eden Prairie,” Knippenberg said. “I hadn’t played them in three-four years, but it wasn’t as weird as you would think.” Looking for a smaller school and a change of scenery, Knippenberg transferred from Lakeville North to St. Agnes, a private Catholic school, after his freshman year. He wasn’t expecting baseball greatness. Knippenberg was named All-State a few weeks ago for his work with the St. Agnes baseball team, which went 23-6 and last month won the Class A state championship. He had two RBI, two stolen bases, and five putouts in a 6-0 win over Lac qui Parle Valley in the state final at Target Field in Minneapolis. As the team’s captain, catcher and co-MVP with a .480 batting average during the season, Knippenberg was the maestro behind the catcher’s mask. “(The seniors) knew at the end of last year that this would be a big year,” St. Agnes baseball head coach Mike Streitz said. “Mitch was the driving force behind a lot of what we did. He helped organize a lot of off-season workouts. Having him was like having another coach.” St. Agnes wasn’t the favorite to win the Class A title despite being ranked No. 5 when playoffs began. The Aggies earned the No. 2 seed in the Section 4 tournament

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St. Agnes’ Mitch Knippenberg takes a swing at the Class A state baseball tournament in June. in May but went on to defeat top-seeded West Lutheran, which came in with a 19-1 record. The Aggies felt a little jilted when they got the No. 2 seed. “We were (West Lutheran’s) only loss,” Streitz said. “We thought that should mean something. Every day we play 2A schools and they’re playing single A. We were under the radar a bit, but we liked it that way.” St. Agnes finished sixth in the 12-team Tri-Metro Conference that features mainly Class AA teams, one level above St. Agnes. Streitz said the competition level helped the Aggies immensely. “We faced better pitching and hitting every day,” Streitz said. At state, St. Agnes defeated previously undefeated New York Mills 1-0, Blackduck 7-0 and Lac qui Parle 6-0 to win the Class A title. “No one gave us a prayer there, but we knew in our hearts we were pretty good,” Streitz said. Sophomore pitcher Jack Fossand won

the quarterfinal and final game for St. Agnes with Knippenberg catching every pitch. Playing in a venue such as Target Field can be a bit intimidating for anyone. “I try to keep my teammates from not getting too high or too low and keep them from throwing balls they wouldn’t normally throw,” Knippenberg said. “My first at-bat, I admit I was nervous, but we still really wanted to win that game.” Knippenberg’s baseball career isn’t over. He made the decision to play for Luther College in Iowa a few weeks ago. “That’s the one hard part about picking a college when you’re into a sport. You can’t just look at the teams, you have to look at the academics and the campus,” he said. For now he’s playing on a Lakeville team in the Metro Baseball League and for a St. Agnes RBI League team. Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Notebook: Nation’s largest Legion baseball tourney keeps growing Several local sites will have Gopher Classic games

by Mike Shaughnessy Sun Thisweek

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Kyle Economy was the winner of the PanO-Prog four-mile race Saturday running the course in 21 minutes, 29 seconds. The second-place finisher was Joey Brenner and third was Gunnar Dancer. There were 358 runners participating in the four-mile race. Alec Olson won the one-mile race.

The largest American Legion baseball tournament in the country just got bigger, and a number of teams from Dakota County will be involved. Play begins July 13 at the Jim Hanus Gopher Classic, which this year expands from 66 teams to 84. Teams are coming from 10 states and three Canadian provinces, and seven of them – Apple Valley, Eastview, Burnsville, Lakeville North, Lakeville South, Eagan and Rosemount – are from Dakota County. Pool play games are sched-

uled for July 13-15 at 14 sites throughout the metro area including Legion Field in Apple Valley, Alimagnet Park in Burnsville, Fredrickson Field in Elko, and Eagan High School. Five games are scheduled per day at each site from Friday, July 13, through Sunday, July 15. A full schedule is available at www.tricitybaseball.org/gopherclassic.htm. After pool play, 14 bracket champions and two runnersup enter a single-elimination tournament to decide the champion. Those games will be July 16-17, with the championship game scheduled for 2

p.m. July 17 at Veterans Field in Minnetonka. Coon Rapids defeated Eastview 7-5 in last year’s Gopher Classic championship game. Coon Rapids is back to defend its title. Eastview has many of the same players that won the state high school Class AAA championship last month. Also in the Gopher Classic field is Bemidji, which lost 1-0 to Eastview in the high school Class AAA title game.

USA Cup On the subject of big, the largest youth soccer tourna-

ment in North America, the USA Cup, begins July 13 at the National Sports Center in Blaine. It’s actually two tournaments – a weekend event that runs July 13-15 and the weeklong event that is scheduled July 17-21. A number of local teams are expected to participate. Tournament schedules and other information are available at www.usacup.org. Mike Shaughnessy is at mike. shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Lakeville North football camp starts July 23

The Lakeville North High School football staff is sponsoring a camp for athletes entering grades 3-8 and practice for athletes entering grades 9-12. All activities will be July 23-26. Camp for grades 3-6 will run from 1 to 4 p.m. The cost is $90. Camp for grades 7-8 also will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Equipment checkout information can be found on the Lakeville Football Association website. The cost is $90. Grades 9-12 will go

from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $40 for ninth- and 10th-graders and $50 for 11th- and 12th-graders. Varsity players received equipment at the beginning of the summer. Ninth- and 10th-grade players who have been lifting at school during the summer will receive their equipment at 10

Seeking nominations for basketball hall of fame The Minnesota High School Basketball Hall of Fame, a new venture featuring some of the most prominent names in Minnesota high school basketball, is seeking nominations for its inaugural class of inductees. The Hall of Fame plans to promote high school basketball and the values of wholesome competition and sportsmanship, both for boys and for girls by recognizing outstanding players, coaches, teams, officials and other contributors from the beginning of high school hoops more than 100 years ago to the present day. Basketball fans may submit nominations to Bill Bentson at webentson22@ yahoo.com, Ron Haggstrom at rchaggstrom@yahoo. com or Kevin Anderson at kja8067@gmail.com. Teams and players are subject to a waiting period of 10 years, while coaches and other contributors must have a career consisting of at least 15 years.

a.m. on July 18. The camps will be held at Lakeville North High School. For more information, visit www.ihigh. com/lakevillenorthfootball/ or www.lakevillefootball.org/ or contact Chad Pothen at (952) 232-3694 or cjpothen@isd194.k12. mn.us.

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Police: Driver who caused crash on Pilot Knob was drunk Lakeville woman had bottle of vodka in purse, was talking on cell phone

Police say a 23-yearold Lakeville woman was drunk and talking on her cell phone when she rearended another vehicle on Pilot Knob Road in Apple Valley last month. The resulting three-vehicle crash left two cars totaled, including hers. According to Apple Valley police, the woman was driving north on Pilot Knob Road, just south of County Road 42, around 3:30 p.m. June 20 when her Acura sedan rear-ended a Chrysler Sebring stopped

at a red light. The collision triggered a “chain reaction” crash, with the Sebring then rearending a Hyundai Elantra also stopped at the light. Both the Acura and the Chrysler Sebring were totaled, and the Hyundai Elantra suffered rear-end damage, police said. The woman behind the wheel of the Acura was arrested and transported to a St. Paul medical facility, where she was treated for alcohol intoxication. No injuries were initially

reported in the accident, though the woman who was arrested began complaining of injuries after she was taken into custody. A one-liter bottle of vodka, nearly three-quarters empty, was found in the woman’s purse, police said. Police did not release the woman’s name because criminal charges have yet to be filed. Apple Valley police are awaiting toxicology test results from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Appre-

hension to determine the woman’s blood-alcohol level at the time of the crash. Once the test results come in, the incident report will be forwarded to the Dakota County Attorney’s Office for possible criminal charges, an Apple Valley police spokesman said. The woman suspected of causing the crash has two prior convictions for driving under the influence, in 2007 and 2008, according to police. —Andrew Miller

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Emilee Shearer, 2011 Miss Farmington, will represent the city in the Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lake Scholarship Program this month. Shearer, the daughter of Cary and Holly Shearer, just completed her reign as Miss Farmington. “I am honored to be the person who will be kicking off the new relationship between the Farmington Royalty and the Aquatennial Ambassador Organization. The Farmington Royalty Organization has really grown this past year. The experiences and support this wonderful organization has provided this past year is exceptional. You can never imagine how much you could grow as a person within an organization like this one. I am looking forward to ups, from 6A were gone, and the copy of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue she’d included had handwritten notes commenting on the female models. Police and the UPS store manager reviewed surveillance footage from the day the package was sent.

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Emilee Shearer will represent Farmington in the Minneapolis Aquatennial July 13-21. spending time with the Aquatennial Ambassador Organization and sharing

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said. The Aquatennial runs July 13-21 in Minneapolis.

According to the criminal complaint, the footage shows Johnson, the employee who handled the transaction with the woman, bringing the items to the store’s packaging area, writing the notes that were later found attached to the magazine, and tossing an item away from the package before sealing it.

On Feb. 29, Johnson agreed to meet with Apple Valley police and give a statement. He admitted writing the notes that were attached to the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, explaining that his actions were a “teenage guy thing” and not a “good choice,” the complaint said. Asked about the missing

Adderall, Johnson stated he did not take it and requested to speak with a lawyer. If convicted of both felony charges, Johnson faces a maximum of 15 years in prison and $30,000 in fines. Andrew Miller can be reached at andrew.miller@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Alvin C. Sukohl Age 84 of Lakeville passed away on July 2, 2012. Preceded in death by brother Marvin Becker. Survived by wife of 60 years, Mae; children Bonnie (Terry) Heim, Vickie (Butch) Hoffman, Randy (Tammy) Sukohl, Tommy (Tracy) Sukohl and Kerri (Mike) Aurzada; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorial Visitation Thursday, was July 5, 2012 4pm-7pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 417 South Minnesota St., New Ulm, MN. Rosary was at 5PM and prayer service starting at 7PM. Funeral Service Friday, was July 6, 11AM at All Saints Catholic Church, 19795 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, MN. Visitation 1 hour prior to Mass at church. Internment All Saints Cemetery. White Funeral Home Lakeville (952)-469-2723 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

Age 68 of Lakeville passed away on July 3, 2012. Preceded in death by son Jeff Anderson. Survived by husband Gerald “Ole” Storlie. Step Children Jason, Chris, and Nicole Storlie, brothers Robert and Steve Jahn. Memorial Service was held 11AM Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at White Funeral Home, 20134 Kenwood Tr. Visitation was one hour prior t o s e r v i c e . White Funeral Home Lakeville 952-469-2723 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

Jerrold Joseph Hall Died prematurely at 20 weeks on July 6th, 2012. Loved by his parents Dave and Betsy Hall and his 6 siblings, Jacob, Emma Jules, Blaise, Naomi, Georgia and Sistine. A private graveside service was celebrated by Father Thomas Wilson at All Saints Catholic Cemetery on July 10th. Special thanks to our family and friends for all the prayers and support.

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Balts - Suek Amy Ann Affolter Born on August 14, 1969 in Minneapolis, MN, Amy Ann was the beloved daughter to parents, David and Trudy (Fischer) Affolter. She was the younger of two children. Amy’s childhood years were spent in Jordan, active in the school plays, choir, cheerleading and volleyball. Amy graduated from Jordan High School in 1987. Furthering her education, Amy attended St. Cloud State and Brown Institute. Her first job was selling radio ads at a country western radio station KAUS in Austin, MN. Later on, she moved into sales and became a leader in the sales industry. Most recently, Amy held a position in the recruiting industry with The Right Staff in Edina. A life time passion for music, especially country, Amy enjoyed Karaoke and singing. She loved the time spent with family and friends at the cabin and attending niece, Haley’s dance recitals. In her free time, Amy loved writing poetry and swimming with the dolphins. A resident of New Market, Amy passed away unexpectedly, at the young age of 42, at her home on Tuesday, July 3, 2012. Amy will be truly missed for her happy and care free personality, especially that infectious laugh. Her greatest joy was to make others happy and she wants to be remembered for this quality. In Amy’s words, “Do not be sad for I am with God and one day we will be together again. She also stated, “Thanks mom and dad for showing me how to be a loving, caring and trusting person.” Forever loved, Amy will be deeply missed by parents, David “Shorty” and Trudy Affolter of Farmington; brother, David “Woody” (Tammy) Affolter of Cannon Falls; niece, Haley Affolter; nephew, Brandon Bjorklund; grandma, Delores Fischer of Bloomington; many other loving relatives and friends. Amy is preceded in death by her grandparents, Marcell Fischer, Howard and Helen Affolter. Pallbearers for Amy will be Kevin Affolter , Trent Laughridge, Jack Laughridge, Troy Laughridge, Frank Marino Jr. and Joe Radermacher. Ushers for Amy’s service will be Stan Affolter and Mike Olson. The visitation was on Sunday, July 8 from 4-8 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home 104 West First Street, Jordan, MN and was on Monday from 9:30-11:00 at the church. The Celebration of Life Service was held on Monday, July 9, at 11 a.m. at Hope Lutheran 201 Hope Avenue, Jordan, MN. Reverend Scott M. Peterson officiated. Amy will be laid to rest at a private service. Memorials are preferred and will be distributed in Amy’s memory by the family. The Affolter family is served with honor, care and compassion by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Jordan Chapel.

Nicole Aimee Balts, daughter of Dale & Sandy Balts of Apple Valley, MN and Thomas Alan Suek, son of Jeff & Jane Suek of Savage, MN announce their engagement. Nicole is a 2006 graduate of Apple Valley High School and is employed by UGL Services as a marketing/graphic design assistant. Tom is a 2002 Home School graduate and is employed as a building engineer for the W Hotel in Minneapolis. A Fall wedding is planned at Christian Life Church in Farmington.

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budget, from 1A ing changes may not allow that goal. McKnight said he has implemented a conservative budget that more accurately reflects current permit and other revenue. He also adjusted department budgets to anticipate recurring human resources costs that were previously excluded. In a council memo, McKnight said the city also has several challenging budget issues to navigate, including about $80,000 in increased expenditures and reduced revenue totalling about $354,000, in part because of an anticipated reduction of fiscal disparities. As proposed, Farmington’s 2012 $3.8 million police department budget is expected to rise by about $108,000 next year, primarily because of the accounting changes McKnight implemented. The proposed police budget also incorporates a $35,000 cut for a staff change to part-time and eliminates the vacated community services officer position for a savings of $27,000. Police Chief Brian Lindquist said that position’s responsibilities, included animal control, ordinance violations and child car seat safety installation. Those will be assigned to other employees. The police budget also anticipates the Farmington School District’s $72,000 cut in 2013 that paid about 75 percent of

the approximate $100,000 salary, benefits and training for one of the two remaining school resource officers. Council members debated whether the city should pick up that cost. Farmington Mayor Todd Larson said as a parent he would like to see school resource officers in the schools, and Lindquist opposed the option to cut the school resource officer from the city’s budget. “I’m a firm believer that two is the magic number (of officers) at the schools,” Lindquist said. “They’ve already said no to that,” Council Member Julie May said of the school board’s funding cut. May noted the school district’s support for school resource officers led the city to help fund the positions in the first place, now that they have reduced funding for them, the city should make the cuts. She also advocated for the police department to cut one planned vehicle purchase and another police position of Lindquist’s choosing. Lindquist said he treats the budget like its his own wallet and has established an efficient employment model that works well and keeps officers safe. He said if a call comes from the schools, without an SRO there to manage the issue, someone from the department would have to respond, reducing resources and ultimately affecting officers’ safety.

nections that likely prevented problems. She said that connection is why many school districts kept DARE, a drug-use prevention program, even when everyone knew it did not work. Lindquist whispered to McKnight, then told council members he and McKnight will review other options to make cuts the council wants to see, which may include offering early retirement to an officer. McKnight said early retirement only works if the position is not replaced. Some of the police department expenditures were also scrutinized by some council members. May questioned department policies for weapons and equipment purchases, and asked for a list of those items the department has purchased. Council Member Terry Donnelly questioned the request, and Fogarty said she did not want to see the list. Council Member Jason Bartholomay questioned the annual $700 uniform allowance given to police officers. Lindquist said officers are not required to turn in receipts to show how the money was spent. “Whatever they do with that is between them and their tax accountants,” Lindquist said, adding officers are expected to have a proper uniform that meets the city’s standard. Bartholomay said the city does not know how the money was spent. See budget, 18A

He also advocated for shielding officers, who work around the clock, from worry about losing their jobs. “I don’t want them coming to work thinking about their job’s in jeopardy,” Lindquist said. “I want them coming to work thinking about making traffic stops and responding to domestics and being safe.” May said worrying about job loss is not an uncommon feeling in this economy. “Money has to come from somewhere,” May said, “and you said yourself your department can’t be untouchable and just hang the public safety umbrella over it.” Lindquist said they have “done as much streamlining as can possibly be done and still provide the best service.” He said one officer injured or an in-the-line-ofduty death will cost more than the city could save in the next 10 years if half the department was eliminated. Council Member Christy Jo Fogarty changed her stance taken at the June budget workshop when she said she did not want the police chief “to bring me any convincing evidence of why we need to raise the levy to keep all of his officers.” Instead, she argued in favor of keeping school resource officers. Fogarty said her husband, a police officer, used to be an SRO in another district, and he made con-

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50TH Anniversary Dick & Mona Reid Dick & Mona celebrate their 50th today, July 14th. They have lived in Eagan their entire married life. Their 2 children & 3 grandsons also live in Eagan. Wishing them many more. Congratulations!

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Congratulations Amy Post Of Ashland, Oregon (formerly of Apple Valley) recently passed her Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) Alpine Level 3 exam and now holds the highest level of certification of a ski instructor in the USA. This summer, Amy is starting a Masters of Science of Environmental Education program at Southern Oregon University. Amy is a 2001 graduate of the School of Environmental Studies and a 2005 graduate of Pacific Lutheran University. She is the daughter of John and Jane Post of Boise, ID (formerly of Apple Valley).

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DAVE'S PAINTING and WALLPAPERING Int/Ext • Free Est • 23 Yrs Will meet or beat any price! Lic/Ins Visa/MC BBB 952-469-6800 Engelking Coatings, LLC Painting, Staining, Coatings 20 yrs exp. Int/Ext. Ins'd www.engleking coating.com Mark 612-481-4848 Exterior Painting The old way, brush & roller. Many yrs exp. Free Ests. Teacher. Low Rate, Ins. Fred Kelson 651-688-0594 Jerry's Painting Interior Exterior & Texture 612-636-9501/ 952-607-1009 Painting Int/Ext., Sheetrock Repair, Staining, pressure washing, decks/fences. Since 1992. Jerry's Remodeling LLC 952-447-3587 Stuart's Painting Interior/Exterior 612-483-7247

Quality Residential

Painting & Drywall Ceiling & Wall Textures

H20 Damage – Plaster Repair

Wall Paper Removal INTERIOR EXTERIOR CHEAP IS GOOD Good & Cheap Is Better!! Call STOA's Painting Free Est 612-716-7349

2350

•FREE ESTIMATES •INSURED

Full Interior & Exterior www.ktpainting.com

651-452-4802

Be your own Boss! Look for businesses for sale in Class 9010!

2350

Landscaping

Home Tune Up

Fix It • Replace It • Upgrade It Any Size Project Over 40 yrs experience Ron 612-221-9480 Licensed • Insured

Jack of All Trades Handyman

Specializing in residential & commercial repairs & maintenance. Fully insured. Lic#20639540

FREE Estimates

952.278.0126

Residential & Commercial

CALL NOW FOR ALL YOUR LANDSCAPING NEEDS!

Design, Retaining Walls, Boulders, Rock, Mulch & More.

CONCRETE: Driveway, Walks, Steps, Patios

LOW PRICES

651-815-4147

Locally owned & operated Ron's Handyman Service

We do it for you! 952-457-1352

Housecleaning

*10% off 1 st Cleaning* BEST CLEANING WE CLEAN YOU GLEAM

www.bestcleaningservices.com

CLEAN AND SHINE Thorough, rel. cleaning. 14 yrs exp. Outstanding ref's. Dawn or Brett 952-657-5577

2350

• Pulverized Dirt - $12.75 yd • Black Dirt - $11.25 yd • Decorative Rock Since 1986 • Colored Mulch - $27.00 yd 6 miles S. of • Bagged Mulch - $3.00/bag Shakopee on 169 • Mulches Mon-Fri 7:30am - 5:00pm • Boulders Saturday 8:00am - 2:00pm • Retaining Wall Block • Pavers (starting @ $2.10/sq ft) • Edging • Poly • Fabrics

952-492-2783

- We Deliver -

www.hermanslandscape.com

2360

Landscaping

E-Z Landscape

Retaining/Boulder Walls, Paver Patios, Bobcat Work, Sod, Mulch & Rock. Decks & Fences

Call 952-334-9840

Lawn & Garden

• Professional Applications • Kill those nasty weeds • Guard against disease and insects

2360

CLEANING & REPAIRS Serving Area for 26 Years Jim 651-699-3373

2130

Decks

Lawn & Garden

• Control Crabgrass • Lawn Aerating • Hydroseeding • Sprinkler Installation • Mole Control

Gifford's Bobcat Service Auger•Backhoe•Level Bar Concrete/Asphalt remov. Flex hrs. 952-461-3717 Modern Landscapes •Retaining Walls •Paver Patios •Design & Installation “Committed to Excellence” 612-205-9953 modernlandscapes.biz

Decks

952-261-9241

2360

Wall/Ceiling Repair/Texture Tile, Carpentry, Carpet, Painting & Flooring

Prof House & Office Cleaner High Quality, Comm/Res Ref/Ins/Bond. Call Lola 612-644-8432 or 763-416-4611

952-292-2349

Large Shade Trees!

Low Low Prices! 20-30' Tall w/5-8” trunks. Many Maple Varieties, Lindens & Oaks. Near You at 250th & Dodd So. of Lakeville!

Kitchens & Baths, Lower Level Remodels. Decks.

Escobar Hardwood Floors Carpet & Ceramic Tile

5% Discount With Ad

2420

Landscaping

Status Contracting, Inc.

2310

We offer professional services for your wood floors! Installs/Repair Sand/Refinish Free Ests Ins'd Mbr: BBB Professional w/12 yrs exp.

2350

612-644-3580

0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!

Above All Hardwood Floors Installation•Sanding•Finishing “We Now Install Carpet, Tile & Vinyl.” Call 952-440-WOOD (9663)

2270

Lic. BC609967

AACE Services - Hauling

All HOME REPAIR

651-457-7776

FREE ESTIMATES Insured, Bonded & Licensed No. 20011251

6-10-15 Yard Dumpsters Bobcat Work & Black Dirt Don't Want It - We Haul It! Call Scott 952-890-9461

2290

Chimney & FP Cleaning

Repair /Replace /Reasonable Lifetime Warranty on All Spring Changes www.expertdoor.com

952-894-6226 / 612-239-3181

2280

Hauling

2110

Ken Hensley Drywall Hang, tape, knockdown texture, repairs. 30 yrs exp. 612-716-0590

952-469-2754

GUTTER- CLEANING WINDOW CLEANING 763-JIM-PANE 763-546-7263 Insured * Since 1990 Jim@JimPane.com

www.mdconcrete.net

Dave's Concrete & Masonry

35 yrs exp. Free ests. Ins'd. Colored & Stamped, Driveways & Steps, Sidewalks, Patios, Blocks, & Flrs. New or replacement. Tear out & removal. Will meet or beat almost any quote!

Gutters

Lowest Prices In Town! Same Day Service. Free Ests 651-705-6726

John 952-882-0775

Family business since 1975.

The Original

• Stamped Concrete • Standard Concrete • Fire Pits & Patios • Driveways • Athletic Courts • Steps & Walks • Floors & Aprons

3-D Drywall Services 36 yrs-Hang • Tape • Spray • Painting 651-324-4725

Specializing in drives, patios & imprinted colored & stained concrete. Interior acid stained floors and counter tops.

Driveway Specialist

Owners on job site 952-985-5516

2270

Serving the area for over 24 years!

952-492-3005

2nd Generation Company… 3rd Generation Customers

2420

Painting

2420

Painting

A Fresh Look, Inc. Interior/Exterior Painting by the Pros Bonded & Insured Free Est. • Senior Discounts

Rooﬁng • Siding • Windows 952-882-8888

www.capstonebros.com

Lic. #BC626700

(952) 431- 9970 MN Lic. BC096834

Credit Cards Accepted

612-825-7316/952-934-4128 www.afreshlookinc.com

Sun Thisweek - Farmington - Lakeville July 13, 2012

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Painting

952-500-1088 LLC

l Interior / Exterior Painting l Texturing l Drywall l Deck Staining l Epoxy Resin Garage Floors l Fine Finishing & Enameling Fully Insured Free Estimates SAVE 15% ON EXTERIOR PAINTING

2470

Lindemann Plbg. Htg. and Air Inc. 30+ years of Remodel and Repair Lic #059914-PM 952-486-3323 MASTER PLUMBER 20+ yrs. Exp. Bonded, Insured Lic 62398-PM Mark 612-910-2453

612-210-5267 952-443-9957 Lic #BC156835 • Insured

We Take Care of Insurance Claims Offering the Best Extended Manufacturers Warranty

Your Local Rooﬁng Specialist

55 ,

612-414-0308 Lic20635383

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Stump Removal

NOVAK STUMP REMOVAL Free Est Lic/Ins 952-888-5123 STUMP GRINDING Free Ests. Best $$. Ins'd Brett 612-290-1213

Powerwashing

2620

Professional and Prompt

Tree Service

651-338-5881

Guaranteed Results.

Absolute Tree Service Exper. prof., lic., Ins. Reas. rates.

�651-699-3504

www.rooftodeck.com Code #78

absolutetreeservicemn.com

PAUL BUNYAN TREE SERVICE, INC.

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

Re-Roofing & Roof Repairs 30 Yrs Exp Insured - Lic#20126880 John Haley #1 Roofer, LLC. Call 952-925-6156

* Roofing * Siding

Gutters * Soffit/Fascia

TOPSIDE, INC. 612-869-1177 Licensed * Bonded * Insured 32 Yrs Exp. A+ Rating BBB

Tree Trimming & Removal Insured 952-445-1812

paulbunyantreeserviceinc.com $0 For Estimate Timberline Tree & Landscape. Spring Discount - 25% Off Tree Trimming, Tree Removal, Stump Grinding 612-644-8035 Remove Large Trees & Stumps CHEAP

AJ's Tree Service

Trimming & Removal Free Estimates & Insured A Good Job!!

15 yrs exp.

Thomas Tree Service

Roofing/Tear-offs New Construction

BBB Free Est. MC/Visa

No Subcontractors Used.

Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586

Majestic Remodlers LLC

Roofing •Siding •Gutters Ins. Claim Expert

11 Vintage Shops within minutes - 7 in Carver & 4 in Chaska 3 Days Every Month!

July 19, 20, 21

Thurs (10-5); Fri-Sat (10-4) Antiqs, Vintage & Seasonal Facebook: The Occasional Shops of Carver & Chaska

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Cemetery Lots

2 Plots, Dawn Valley, Sec 5 Blk 6, Lot 31, Graves 3 & 4. Ret: $5,600, Sale $4,000 or BO. Call 651-490-7777

Immaculate Clean-up! Tree Removal/Trimming Lot Clearing & Stump Removal Free Estimates 952-440-6104

Al & Rich's Low Cost Stump Removal, Portable Mach. Professional tree trimming & removal. ◆ ◆ 952-469-2634 ◆ ◆ TREE REMOVAL/TRIMMING Shrub Pruning Free Ests Lic'd / Ins'd / 20 Yrs Exp. 651-455-7704

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Lic. #BC004723

Curt at 612-363-7510

NEED A ROOF?

952-461-5155

www.DunRiteMN.com Lic. 2017781

Summer Discounts Avl!

Window Cleaning 651-646-4000

Regal Enterprises Inc Roofing, Siding, Windows Gutters. Insurance Work. Since 1980. Lic. BC 51571.

952-201-4817

Regalenterprisesinc.net

Sell It, Buy It, Search For It In Sun•Thisweek Classifieds

www.sunthisweek.com

This space could be yours

952-846-2000 2510

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

FREE ESTIMAT

ROEN ROOFING Inc.

• All types of Roofing • Seamless Gutters • Siding • Masonry • Insurance Claims Fully Insured • References • Lic #BC626353

952-442-1002 • 612-875-7747 (cell) www.RoenRoofing.com

July 20, 21 & 22

Fri 10-6; Sat 10-5; Sun 10-4 Crystal Community Ctr. 4800 Douglas Dr. North

952-431-3273

General Contractors

(763) 550-0043 (952) 476-7601 (651) 221-2600 3500 Vicksburg Lane Suite 400-351 P l y m o u t h , M N 5 5 4 4 7 Lic # 6793

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Tree Service

2620

Tree Service

Senior Discounts

Great Service Affordable Prices 2490

Powerwashing

2490

Powerwashing

Moving 7/12-14 (9-5) Antiqs, yard tools, kids cloz, HH. 8721 Bryant Ave So. Moving Sale: 7/13-14 (8-5), Furn, Woodworking tools, misc items. 5789 Hyland CT

3507

Brooklyn Center

Brooklyn Park

Estate Sale: 7/12-14 (9-6). Indoor/Outdoor Furn, HH, Waterfowl Prints, Area Rugs, Wall Hangings, Hunting Items, 5200 76 th Place North. Cash Only

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3120

7/13-14 (9-5) Adult/kid cloz, lots of toys, HH. Most $1 or less. 4324 Colorado Ave N.

Computers & Access

Xerox Phaser 7700 Black Toner Cartridges Retails $325/ea Will take $200/ea OBO 952-846-2065

3130

Estate Sales

DEEPHAVEN 18810 Heathcote Drive Sat., July 14 (8:30-4:30)

3524

Crystal

Eden Prairie

Estate Sale: 7/12-13 (8-5); 7/14 (8-3) Furn., décor, books, kitch./housewares, cloz. 7402 Bittersweet Dr

3525

Edina

Sun., July 15 (8:30-3:30)

7/13-14 (9-4) Multi-family 416 Jackson Ave. S. See our Craigslist Ad for list.

www.willmatthill.com

3561

PLYMOUTH 4340 Brockton Lane No. 7/13-14 (9-5); 7/15 (10-3)

7/12-13 (8am-6pm). MultiFamily! 9130 61 1/2 Ave N. Furn, elec. & lots more!

#'s at 8 am

Large house full of quality antiques, furniture, Persian rugs, and tools.

Call Jeanne 952-392-6875 Deadline: Mondays at 3pm

3160

Furnishings

Antique Maple Bedroom Set, 5 pieces $500 952-894-1271

3565

New Hope

Plymouth

7/12-13 (8am-5pm) Multi - Family Sale 12825 46th Ave N

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Robbinsdale

Bob's Sale 3965 Hubbard

Antique White Wicker Rocker very nice $75 952953-9621

July 12-13-14 (8-5) Chairs,

Bar Chair Stools (pair) Paid $200 sell $80 Apple Valley 952-432-0923

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Custom Designed Spanish Dining Table, w/ carved chairs & matching hutch. $500 952-890-5997 or 612-554-5702

3701 Quebec Ave S. Sat., 7/14 (7-3), Sun., 7/15 (9-2). HH, collect., tools & tent.

Misc. For Sale

Antique Hay Wagon

7 foot Long. Includes Steel Wheels and Spring Loaded Seat. 5 foot wide. BEST OFFER! Makes for great lawn art. Call 952-451-2480 COURT RESOURCESSAVE! Bkrptcy Debt Relief $860* Divorce/Custody $570* Civil/Criminal DUI start $165* *court fees additional 763-792-4940, 218-828-4483 Gun Safe $75.00. Approx 1' x 1' x 5' B'ville 952-200-7381

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Misc. Wanted

� � WANTED � � Hifi/stereo equip., HAM, & misc. old electronics. Andy 651-329-0515 Buying Old Trains & Toys

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

952-933-0200

Garage Sales this week Apple Valley th

Storm Damage Restoration Roofing ■ siding ■ windows Established 1984

July 13-14 (9-6), Mens Mtn Bike, Desgn Cloz, HH, Jewelry. 8209 Zenith Ave So

www.stampsminnesota.com

3503

MN License # BC 639318 | Lakeville, MN 55044

Estate Sale! 7/13-14 (8a4p) Furn, computer, elec., tools & more! 6103 105th St. Cash Only!

3110

3500

Family Owned/Operated — 30 Years Experience 952-469-5221 | www.allsonsexteriors.com

cloz & gear, car seats, furn, books, HH 10814 Toledo Cir

3508

Collectibles & Art

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Dun-Rite Roofing & Siding Co. Locally owned & operated!

7/13-14 (8:30-5) Baby/kid

Grandview Park Cemetery, Hopkins. 2 side by side plots, $950 ea, or BO. 602-861-8082

For Sale: 4 Lots Glenhaven Good Samaritan Garden $7,000/BO. 320-243-3165

Custom Upholstered Furn, Sofa, 2 chrs, end tbl, minichest, side tbl w/2 benches. $699 for all. 952-983-0452

Window Cleaning

3506

Bloomington

Lutheran Church of the Master - 1200 69th Ave N Preview: Wed, 7/11 $2 Adm (5:30-7:30); Sale 7/12-13 (8-4); 7/14 $2 Fill a Bag (9-Noon) Proceeds benefit camp scholarships

To Place Your Sale Ad

612-275-2574

A Family Operated Business

Merchandise

MN STAMP EXPO

Narrow Access or Backyards. Insured Jeff 612-578-5299

DECK CLEANING & STAINING

2510

Tear-offs & New Construction Siding & Gutters Over 17 yrs exp. Free est. Rodney Oldenburg

Call Jeff for STUMP REMOVAL

SAVE MONEY - Competent master plumber needs work. Lic#M3869 Jason 952-891-2490

3000

Antiques Why Wait 3010 Roofing LLC Vintage Occasional Sales

Randy’s Residential Improvements, LLC

Plumbing

A RENEW PLUMBING •Drain Cleaning •Repairs •Remodeling •Lic# 060881-PM Bond/Ins 952-884-9495

2490

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

July 12, 13 & 14 8:305pm 8542 Holland Ave Die cast cars 400-600 seals. Collection. Shelving storage units, Teakwood furn.

3506

Bloomington

Dressers, Tables & misc.

St. Louis Park

ESTATE ITEMS, China, glass, hh, misc. Sat. July 14th, 9-3. 1648 Utah Drive Moving Sale! 7/12 (8a-8p) 2400 Rhode Island Ave S. No early sales.

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Garage Sales next week

9824 Pleasant Ave. So. Multi-Family 7/20 (9-5); 7/21 (8-1) Baby stuff,toys, wt. bench, Mns cloz, misc HH. 10915 Harrison Ave. S.

Brooklyn Center

July 25 - 28 Brooklyn United Meth. Church 7/25 (6-9) Pre-sale $3 Adm. 7/26-27 (10-7); 7/28 (9-10:15). Sat. - ( many items

½ price), 10:30-12 $5 Box Sale

www.bumc.org

for more information

7200 Brooklyn Blvd.

3608

Brooklyn Park

7/19-20 (8-6) & 7/21 (8-12) Adlt/kid cloz, HH, toys, Hol. items 6324 92nd Trl N

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Farmington

Fundraiser: 7/21 9-5pm. 709 Elm Fgtn. HH, books, furn. Antqs. & much misc.

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Lakeville

Lakeville, 7/19-20, 8-5 17452 Hibiscus Ave. appliances, lights, furn, fr drs, blinds, HH, pool, cab hdwr, kit sink, cloz & more

7/12-13 (9-6) Oak r'kng chr, kids bookcase, bks & toys, TV, sleeping bags, HH, misc. 8201 Chowen Ave So.

Visit www.sunthisweek.com for updated news.

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Pets

SIMON SAYS: “I’M HANDSOME”

Simon is a 4-year-old neutered, very large, sweet, Applehead Siamese. As you can see from his picture he is a handsome, handsome, handsome boy! He is very laid back and doesn’t require much to make him happy. He is fine with other cats but would love to be the king of YOUR household. He would make a great companion for someone who would like a cat around to keep life interesting. If you’re looking for a sweet, laid back big fellow who is super well behaved and a joy to have around, with the bonus of having strikingly handsome good looks then this is your guy. For more information on Simon, contact Jenny at 952-457-1572 or jbrisbois. brisbois@yahoo.com. Adoption Fee is $125.00, cash only.

Last Hope, Inc. (651) 463-8747 2490

Powerwashing

BOB’s Commercial and residential pressure washing Decks strip & seal, roof washing, house washing, concrete cleaning and staining. Full exterior washing.

Our job is to make you look good!

763-225-6200

www.sparklewashcmn.com

Antqs, furn, music, men's cloz & misc. 7/19-20 (9-5) 14617 Idylwood Rd

3665

Plymouth

4 Family Moving, Kids, & Estate Items 7/19-21 Thurs & Fri (8-5); Sat. (9-1)

2715 Fountain Lane

3668

Robbinsdale

Robin Childcare/Olivet Methodist Church Rummage Sale: Fri: July 20th (9-5). Sat: July 21st (9-2). 43rd and Chowen Ave N

3676

Shorewood

MULTI GARAGE SALES 7/19-21, 8a-5p, 5 homes in Shorewood Pond, Eureka Dr. to Park Lane. Just N. of Jct. MN #7 and Eureka Dr. Furn., antiq. glass; bikes, sports equip..

3700

Leisure

3810

Sporting Goods & Misc

Lasso Golf Game. $10 Call 952-432-1706

Agriculture/ Animals/Pets

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Pets

American Eskimo Dog, F, 9 yrs, spayed, white/tan, 25 lbs., all shots. To good home, $100. 952-922-2617

Free Kittens!

Assorted, mostly yellow! 6-10 Weeks

Males & Females

952-469-5155

Peeka & Boo, 2 sweet & beautiful, bro & sis, orange tabby cats, together only to a special loving home. All tests/shots/spay/neut. $75 for both. Vet. refs. req'd. Call Jerry 952-888-9524

4000

Family Care

4100

Child Care

Farmington PT/FT Daycare 20mos+. Drop in avl. Kathy (651) 463-3765 LV Daycare Design Lic/Exp 2+ Ex. rate, Curric. H! Memb. 952-432-8885

5000

Rentals

5200

Townhouse For Rent

T.H. In Apple Valley, 2BR, 2BA, $1095 Corner unit, Avail 8/1, Garage, W/O Patio to Huge Yard. Call Terri at 612-868-0469

5300

Duplexes/Dbl Bungalows For Rent

Rsmt 2 Bdrm Duplex 2 car garage $900/mo.

612-251-0063

Bloomington

7/19-20 (8-5) 7/21 (8-1) Furn, cloz, HH & misc.

3607

3654

Minnetonka

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Houses For Rent

Apple Valley: Immaculate 3BR, 3 BA, Porch, Gazebo, dbl Attached Gar, Lrg Deck on Pond. Lrg BR's & BA's. NS, No drinking. $1500+ Utli. Avail 8/1. 763280-2198

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Rental Information

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women; and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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Rooms For Rent

Apple Valley: College/ Young Adults. House on pond. 4 season porch, close to bus. Lrg BR's & BA's. $550+ Ulti. Avail 8/1 763-280-2198

5900

Garages & Misc

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Apartments & Condos For Sale

1 BR $625/800 sf 1A/C. & 2 BRs, 2BA $825/1100 sf, 2 A/C's Deluxe Apartments, lg balcony + dishwasher. Brookside Apartments 16829 Toronto Ave. SE, Prior Lake MN

7500

Duplexes/Dbl Bungalows For Sale

RSMT 2-BRs 1 BA 2 car attch gar, deck, vault A/C $1075 651-690-5132

8100

Manufactured Homes

Lakeville: For Rent!

Newer 2 BR, 2 BA

Manufactured Home Full amenities in kitchen Starting at $865

9050

RN/LPN's

Lakeville: For Rent! Starting $800 per month

Seeking entry level carpenter. Strong candidate will have some experience framing or other similar carpentry work. Must be comfortable with heights and heavy lifting. Must provide own transportation to south metro area. Call Chris at 612-749-9752

CNC Programmer

Bloomington manufacturer seeking Advanced CNC Programmer position in our CNC Dept. 7-3:30pm MF. Qualified individuals will be responsible for programming various types of CNC machines. Proficient in Virtual Gibbs required. Send resume w/ salary to: lee.narup@ fmscorporation.com

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Financial Planner Asst., Eagan, FT, lic. Opt., Mtg prep, client comm., admin. Must be detail oriented with strong computer skills heidi.m.henderson@ampf.com

2 BR, Manufactured Home No shared walls!

15A

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Carpenter/Framer

Regency Home HealthCare is seeking part/full time; day, eve and night RN/LPN's to provide services to ventilator dependent clients in private homes as well as group settings. Seeking nurses in Maple Grove, Plymouth, Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Roseville, Maplewood, Woodbury, St. Paul and Blaine. Must have great attention to detail, problem solving, excellent communication and clinical skills. If interested please submit online application at www.regencyhhc.com or fax resume attn: Julie @ 651-488-4656. EOE

9100

952-435-7979

9100

Health Care

Printing Industry

Entry Level Positions available $9.00+ Hour. Call 952-924-900 for more information.

Call Tanya 952-435-7979

W/D Hookups!

Lakeville:

Manufactured Home For Sale $8000 952-435-7979 2 BR, 1 BA.

9000

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Employment Business Opps & Info

Advertising Disclaimer Because we are unable to check all ads that are placed in our media, we encourage you to be safe and be careful before giving out any important information such as credit card numbers or social security numbers, when responding to any ad.

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Health Care

Homecare Nurses Int'l Quality Homecare seeking P/T & F/T nurses for private duty nursing w/clients living in Apple Valley& Roseville.

Be a Program Director. Be a Leader.

To apply: Ph: 507-252-8117 Fax: 507-252-1985 Sutter.Leslie@ alphaiQh.com

Do you have a desire to lead people and work with adults with developmental disabilities and/ or a mental illness diagnosis?

PCAs

Regency Home HealthCare is seeking part-time day, evening and night PCAs to care for a clients at our Mendota Heights, Assisted Living Home, as well as in private homecare settings in the Burnsville/Apple Valley and Lakeville areas. Responsible for all client cares. Must be compassionate, have great attention to detail, excellent problem solving and communication skills. If interested, please submit online application at www.regencyhhc.com or fax resume attn: Julie at 651-488-4656. EOE. PT CNA Wanted Hrs will vary. Must be flexible BV location. 952-807-5102

Having a Garage Sale? Advertise your sale with us

952-846-2000

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Help Wanted/ Full Time

Opal Services has a Program Director position available overseeing the management of 5 residential group homes located in West St. Paul and South St. Paul. This individual will have a daily office in Eagan.

Be Appreciated.

Opal provides: competitive salary ranging from $40,000 to $47,000 based on experience plus an excellent benefits package. Qualified candidates must have either: 4yr degree in a related field, 2yrs ft work exp. w/ like clients & 1yr supervisor exp. in a group home setting; or 2yr degree in a related field, 3yrs ft work exp. w/ like clients & 1yr supervisor exp. in a group home setting; or a diploma in community-based DD services, 3yrs ft work exp. w/ like clients & 1yr supervisor exp. in a group home setting. Interested? Email your resume and cover letter to jobs@opalhomeservices.com All qualified applicants are required to fill out an application packet which can be obtained on our website www.opalhomeservices.com or by stopping by to complete an application at 4635 Nicols Road, Suite 100, Eagan, MN 55122; 651-454-8501 EOE.

at The Minnesota Workforce Center 2900 W County Road 42 Burnsville, Mn 55337

RECRUITMENT FAIR Wednesday July 18th 9:00am-2:00pm

We are accepting applications for many positions in the Lakeville area. positions are available:

Machine Operations, Assembly, Production, Printing, Manufacturing

Bring proof of employment eligibility & must be able to pass a background check. Resumes if available. We have several immediate openings

Near 169 & Crosstown: Single car garage/storage $75/mo. Dave 612-859-3600

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Real Estate

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Commercial Properties Space

STRUCTURAL STEEL FABRICATOR Eagan - $20+/hr DOE - temp to hire GENERAL LABOR Lakeville - $9+ / hr

APPLE VALLEY, Office Condo for sale, Open House July 25th & Aug 17 th Noon to 3:30PM, 14843 Energy Way, 612-296-5642 Burnsville/Cliff Road Warehouse Space 2000 sf w/office. 10' overhead door. 612-889-9162

PUNCH PRESS - exp required Lakeville - $10 / hr LANDSCAPE / HARDSCAPE South Metro Area - $10 - $12+/hr retaining walls, patio pavers, planting, laying sod Visit www.valleystaffinginc.com to see many other positions available!

BV/Cliff Road single offices starting at $160/mo. utils. Incl. 612-889-9162

Lakeville 952.469.5050

Shakopee 952.445.1180

Faribault 507.332.9041

Hastings 651.346.1270

Call an office near you!

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CARSTENSEN CONTRACTING INC. Mechanic, Pipestone, MN, 5+ years experience as a mechanic, with a focus on diesel engines and heavy equipment. Working knowledge of all tools, equipment, and vehicles such as gas and/or diesel, manual and automatic transmissions, electronics, vehicle suspensions and braking systems. Travel required to perform certain job functions. Competitive Wage & Benefits Package. Kelly 507-825-2026 kwosje@ccimn.net

Drivers

Full-time OTR, Van/ Reefer. Minimum 2 yrs required. Late Model equipment. Regional/ Long haul. Weekend Home time. Competitive wage DOE. Call Nik: 651-325-0307

9100

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Irrigation Technicians

Landscape Management company seeking Irrigation Tecs for both its locations, Crystal and St Paul, MN. Requirements include basic knowledge of underground sprinkler systems; including parts, service and repair for a variety of systems. Experience helpful. Other requirements include ability to perform manual labor; including bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs, work independently and/or supervise crew of 2-4 crew members. Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record, pass a driver's license and background check, drug/ alcohol pre-employment test, and medical certification physical. Compensation: $18.00-$22.00 per hour pending experience. To apply visit our web site at www.rxlandscape.com

Finish Carpenters Schwieters Companies is hiring experienced & entry level finish carpenters. Please call 612-328-3140 to schedule an interview. Benefits: tools/medical/ dental/401k. www.finishcarpenters.com

OTR Flat Bed Driver. $1200 sign on bonus. Out for 10-14 days. Late model equipment. Full benefits. Drivers can take their truck home. Allow one small pet. Commercial Transload of MN, Fridley, MN. Pete: psandmann@ ctm-truck.com or 763571-9508

Grounds Maintenance Crew Leads

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Landscape Management company seeking Crew Leads for its St Paul location in grounds maintenance. Job duties include ability to operate mowing equipment, physical labor; up to and including bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs. and other duties as assigned. Additional requirements include basic knowledge of turf care, tree, shrub, and flower maintenance, leadership, and organization skills. Experience helpful. Seasonal or yearround positions available. Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record, pass a driver's license and background check, drug/alcohol preemployment test, and medical certification physical. Compensation: $12.00-$18.00 per hour pending experience. To apply visit our web site at www.rxlandscape.com

Lead Carpenter

To join strong Construction Co. Need reliable person who takes pride in workmanship. 3-5 yrs experience in framing upper level homes. Read detail blueprints & able to supervise & train 3-4 carpenters. Manage site safety. Call Chris at 612-749-9752

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Manufacturers representative seeking PT candidate for 15-20 hrs/wk. Candidate must have excellent skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint. A working knowledge of POL and/or SV Harbor a plus. To apply, please email resume to:

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EXPRESSLUBE TECH/S Fast-paced Lakeville Dealership looking to fill Express Lube Tech positions. Experience preferred, but will train. Clean driving record required. Serious applicants only, stop in and fill out application. Jeff Belzer's Chevrolet Dodge â&#x20AC;˘ KIA 21111 Cedar Ave Lakeville, MN 55044

Newspaper Delivery, Apple Valley /Eagan /Inver Grove, Weekend & Weekday Routes Available. Make $400-$2000 Monthly. Call 651-968-6039 PT Choir Director, Glendale UMC in Savage, 4-6 hours/wk Sept-May; send resume to glendalechurch@msn.com 952-894-5394

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KNOW ASL? Active, love to teach & help young woman with ASD? 952-894-1115 Eagan/BV

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PROGRAM MANAGER $30,000/yr + benefits

Opportunity to manage In-Home Services, Supported Employment and independent Living Skills Services for adults and children with developmental disabilities and mental illness. Responsibilities include: supervision and training of staff, creating and implementing outcomes, creating ISP Support Plan and Risk Management Assessment and Plan for clients, and ensuring licensing regulations are met and maintained.

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Lead Maintenance Technician

Experienced Sales Administrator

Now Hiring / Training School Bus Drivers Openings in Burnsville, MN Apply Between 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2pm In Person: Burnsville High School 600 E Hwy 13, Burnsville, MN 55337 Or Call: 612-323-8039 Or Apply Online: www.durhamschool services.com No Experience Required Training Provided Benefits Available

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Employee Benefits Assistant

Sm Burnsville co. is seeking a self-starter for 25-40 hrs, to manage benefit and COBRA admin for sml and lrg groups. Highly organized, positive attitude, ability to meet deadlines and excellent problem solving skills. PC exp. w/emphasis in Excel. Send Resumes to: nancy@ jmwmarketing.us

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Automotive

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Perform receptionist/switchboard responsibilities which includes operating a switchboard console, greeting visitors, various administrative duties and maintaining records. July through September but could be extended. Position requires telecommunications skills and general office experience. Please send resume to Boise Building Material, 8714 215th Street W., Lakeville, MN 55044 or fax to 952-469-2692. Boise is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Swimming Instructors The Family Swim School of Eagan & Lakeville is accepting applications for individuals interested in delivering swim instruction in an ideal teaching & learning environment. Applicants require high energy & a background working with children. Paid training.

Lakeville 952.435.1898 Eagan 651.686.6225 Trinity Campus is seeking: Duties include assisting residents with their daily grooming, dining needs, ambulating and transferring residents. Long-term care and Memory care facilities. Candidates must be on the Minnesota Registry.

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Transportation Employment Schmitty & Sons is a full-service transportation company now hiring for:

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Saturn

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Motorcycle, Moped, Motor Bike

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RVS, Motorized

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The Fun Fair featured a water slide called the “Hippo,” which Stolp said was “the perfect thing to have.” The weather also did not stop all the sporting events and runs from happening. Despite all the activity amid the heat wave, Police Chief Tom Vonhof’s said there were “very few heat-related calls.” As Sun Thisweek covered the various events, a reporter noticed that while attendance was robust at Cruise Night, Friday, July 7, the number of participant cars was down from 2011. Typically, that attraction features about 600 cars, but this year police counted about 375, Vonhof said, attributing that to classic cars’ intemperate response to heat and reports of severe weather in the area. An overnight cooling allowed for a pleasant Saturday. “We had a great turnout at the (Grand) Parade,” Stolp said. A car show in Hastings was cancelled in advance because of the heat of the preceding week, Stolp said, so a number of car enthusiasts entered their vehicles in the Saturday, July 8, car show in Lakeville. “We had 53 cars parked on Holyoke (downtown),” she said. “That was a record.”

The headlining musical act at Babe’s this year was the Gear Daddies, who had a couple hits in the early 1990s. “They drew huge a crowd,” Stolp said. “A lot of people from all around the state came to that.” Downtown businesses received more exposure than they do at any other time during the year. Downtown Lakeville Business Association Director Judy Tschumper did her own informal survey of Pan-O-Prog’s effect on revenues. “It was a good Pan-O-Prog for them,” Tschumper said. “There were waves of people coming in. It was a good event for retailers overall.” Main Street Coffee Cafe and After Hours Wine Bar owner Tracy Hummelgard said Pan-O-Prog was good for the beverage side of her business. Lining downtown were food and beverage stands, offering up everything from standard summer festival fare such as fried foods and ice cream to a key partner in the battle against heat: water. Stolp credits some of PanO-Prog’s success to the committee’s decision to take a sort-of Disney approach to the festival, focusing on two of that company’s key approaches to maintaining a positive user ex-

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perience: clean environs and a rapid-fire response to customer service. “We introduced the role of a Lakeville ambassador as part of the volunteer committee,” she said. These ambassadors, many of them Boy Scouts, she said, worked to keep festival grounds clear of litter and even helped lost children find their parents. “It is interesting how Lakeville pulls together for the good of community,” Stolp said. Crime reports were few and far between at Pan-O-Prog. “It was probably one of the quietest ones I can remember in recent memory,” Vonhof said of the event, adding that a midweek Fourth of July holiday and the heat played a role. Even the major events, which had good-sized crowds, did not play host to many issues. Historically, Vonhof said, Pan-O-Prog has not had too many incidents of criminal activity. At the end of a night of alcohol consumption, reports of assaults and detox cases did occur, but it was never a huge percentage given the thousands of people who attend the event, he said. This year, though, even those incidents were rare, if not nonexistent. Much of the Police Department’s time and labor with re-

gard to Pan-O-Prog is spent on logistics. “We have supervisors who are experienced in handling these major events,” Vonhof said. “A lot of it is moving large volumes of traffic, getting people where they need to go.” Vonhof said his team typically begins planning in January for the event. It could take awhile to fully assess the economic impact of Pan-O-Prog, but Stolp said she was pleased with how things went. In contrast to some other Lakeville events, the weather has been kind to Pan-O-Prog in one way. “Historically,” Stolp said, “it has never rained on parade day.” A pact Mother Nature upheld this year – at least downtown, where the Grand Parade occurs. SunThisweek.com features several photo galleries from the festival. Check them out, or share your own on the Facebook page at facebook.com/ sunthisweek. Aaron Vehling can be reached at aaron.vehling@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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pizza man, from 1A now includes hamburgers, meatloaf, chicken tenders, barbecue wings, pizza, chicken alfredo and spaghetti, salads and calzones. “I’m happy to see any business expand in Farmington,” said Farmington Mayor Todd Larson, also the Economic Development Authority chair. “Pizza Man has been a staple of downtown for quite some time, and it’s nice to see not only the building expanding, but his menu expanding.” Endres said it has been a fun project to work on and city staff has been helpful. “It gives us great pride to be part of the town,” Endres said. “They have really supported us.” Farmington City Council Member and former EDA Chair Jason Bartholomay said the restaurant expansion is a great example of how businesses can thrive in Farmington with hard work and dedication. “In my opinion, it is these successes that will bring more development to Farmington,” Bartholomay said. Pizza Man Bar and Grill’s grand opening is Saturday, July 21. Laura Adelmann is at laura.adelmann@ecm-inc.com or facebook. com/sunthisweek.

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budget, from 13A But Lindquist said giving officers a uniform allowance has simplified the process, saved the city about $6,000 annually and solved the recurrent problem of depleting funds available to replace contaminated or torn uniforms before yearend.

Fire budget While discussions with Lindquist primarily focused on personnel, council members expressed concern about equipment and maintenance needs of the fire department when meeting with Fire Chief Tim Pietsch and Fire Marshal John Powers. McKnight is proposing the fire department budget increase from $790,259 to about $955,746 in 2013 and $1.04 million in 2014. The budget proposes spending $37,000 in 2013 and $40,500 in 2014 for the repairs to Fire Station No. 1, at 21625 Denmark Avenue. It also includes funding for various trucks and equipment that has not operated well or is breaking. Fogarty said the city has been putting off mainte-

coroner, from 1A and keep her small office from being “totally vulnerable” if one person leaves. She said there is a national shortage of forensic pathologists, and when her assistant forensic pathologist, Dr. Susan Roe, moved back to her home state of Texas it was challenging for the remaining staff. Lindsey said Regina Medical Center has been a good home for the office and wonderful to work with, but the department has outgrown available space and have had equipment problems. “Our (six) coolers are literally held together with duct tape,” Thomas said. “On days we have more

nance items for years across the budget and cannot keep doing that anymore. Next year, the department is proposing to purchase a new chief’s vehicle, a truck in addition to the new fire truck purchased in 2012, for a total of about $272,000 in capital equipment, Larson said. Pietsch said the department has several trucks that have caused problems. A 1991 brush truck with about 17,000 miles on it that was retrofitted from a two-wheel drive to fourwheel drive has had constant problems with the retrofit parts, he said. “We’ve blown the drive shaft out of it, we’ve lost axles,” Pietsch said. “It’s been nothing but trouble.” A 2001 chief’s Ford Expedition has about 100,000 miles on it and is rotting out. “The day I rode with you, I thought my foot was going to go through the floor,” Bartholomay told Powers. Other equipment needs include replacing a leaking tank and air bags for lifting. Fogarty said she is concerned about the budget and does not want to say yes to more funding. She

expressed worry about the consequences of saying no to budget requests that involve public safety. “I don’t want to say no to equipment that next year is going to cost a life,” Fogarty said. “That’s my greatest fear with both these departments is saying no and then ultimately it’s a huge sacrifice.” McKnight said he, Pietsch and Powers will further refine the fire department budget and return for council input. The council agreed to hold another budget work session July 23, either after or in place of the scheduled Economic Development Authority meeting because planned presenters are not able to attend. McKnight said other budget issues remaining for council discussion include the senior center, ice arena, pool and liquor store budget. The council will meet Monday, July 16, in executive session to discuss union negotiations.

than six bodies, it’s not a pretty picture.” Hennepin County proposed and drafted a cooperative agreement and requested Dakota County officially resolve the county’s intention before it begins remodeling some offices to accommodate the additional employees. The three-year contract begins Jan. 1, 2013, and states that barring a catastrophic event, the county would pay a maximum of $1.09 million next year for the services. The cost could be reduced if other counties that have partnered with Dakota County for the medical examiner’s office would also move to Hennepin County. Those counties are

Chisago, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston and Scott. County Administrator Brandt Richardson stated in a board memo that the other counties, including Scott, are considering Hennepin County as well. State law mandates counties provide medical examiner services by a certified forensic pathologist. According to the county, the medical examiner’s office investigates all human deaths that are sudden, unexpected, unnatural, violent, suspicious, or unattended by a physician.

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