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www.SunThisweek.com News Budget and more at forum Farmington candidates talked taxes and other topics at a Farmington forum Sept. 27. Page 3A

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Lakeville School Board candidates face off Technology, funding common themes by Aaron M. Vehling Sun Thisweek

Four of five candidates for three seats on the Lakeville School Board presented their cases for election Tuesday night at a Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce-sponsored forum. Incumbents Bob Erickson and Judy Keliher and challengers Jennifer Harmening, the former PTO president of the former

Crystal Lake Elementary, and Terry Lind, a former educator in the district, showcased a number of policy positions and opinions, but largely agreed that when it comes to Lakeville’s schools, change is good. Fifth candidate Bader A. Alossaimi did not attend the forum, held at City Hall, though in the past he has also championed change. One theme was adapting education to the 21st century using technology and other innovations while keeping the fiscal belt tight. The district needs to be

“educating for jobs that don’t even yet exist,” Keliher said. “We’ve already saved tens of thousands (of dollars) not having to purchase printed textbooks that will be outdated in a couple of years.” iLearn, the district’s online learning initiative, was a popular program among the candidates. “I fully support iLearn,” Harmening said, adding that with elementary classes of 30 or more students technology can open windows to customized learning, which would

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help teachers handle diverse learning styles in such large classrooms. Erickson pointed out that the district now has wireless access throughout the schools and funds two technology positions with

literacy funds from the state. The two people are in charge of much of the district’s effort to use more technology in the classroom.

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MacDonald cites personal reasons by Laura Adelmann Sun Thisweek

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The Lakeville South High School S.A.D.D. students sponsored a mock crash and rescue in the school parking lot on Oct. 3. The event was a vivid reminder of the dangers of drinking and driving. Emergency responders from the Lakeville Police and Fire departments and the Minnesota State Patrol assisted in the day’s events.

Lakeville finds buyer for former Senior Center Rosemount-based church to buy the downtown facility

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The Lakeville City Council voted to sell the old downtown Senior Center building for $345,000 at its Oct. 1 meeting. The city had received an offer about a week before from Rose Mountain Spiritual Community Center of Rosemount. About $230,000 will go toward paying down the cost of the Heritage Center project and the rest will go toward paying off a block

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ue, Mielke said. The buyer is expected to close on the place within the next 90 days, Mielke said, adding that there are two contingencies: The buyer will have the property inspected, and if something troublesome is found can walk away (likewise, he said, the city could walk away as well); and, as a church or religious organization, Rose Mountain must acquire a conditionaluse permit. This would take a couple of months.

Mielke said he does not expect anything to go awry with the deal. The Heritage Center, which houses the Lakeville Senior Center, the Lakeville Area Historical Society and the Lakeville Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization, opened last week. Aaron Vehling can be reached at aaron.vehling@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Conflict contributing to river pollution Dakota County pulls out of Minnesota River Board

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grant from Dakota County that helped fund the initial Senior Center project in the early 1980s. That money, said City Administrator Steve Mielke, will go back into Lakeville’s account with the Dakota County CDA for future CDA-eligible projects. The building’s final “asis” sale value matches an appraisal from about eight months ago. There was negotiation surrounding the sale price, but the parties settled at the appraised val-

Farmington School Board candidates Anthony MacDonald has dropped out of the race, but his name will still appear on the Nov. 6 ballot. Citing personal reasons, MacDonald said he is no longer seeking office, but may consider running again in the future. “It’s too Anthony late to pull MacDonald my name off the ballot,” MacDonald said. “So right now, I’m just not actively campaigning.” MacDonald, a 2010 Bethel College graduate in business management, had supported the district’s individualized learning focus, but expressed concerns about the cost of providing each student with an iPad. Farmington School Board candidates actively seeking office are Eric Bartosh, Laura Beem, Rob Carpentier, Jake Cordes, John Guist and Julie Singewald. There are three open seats on the Farmington School Board. Incumbents Tim Burke and Julie McKnight are not seeking re-election. Singewald has served on the School Board since 2009. Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Pollution in the Minnesota River upstream from Dakota County is so appalling that the county is pulling out of the organization charged with cleaning it up. The action is meant to send a message to legislators that the Minnesota River Board is so dysfunctional it is unable to fulfill its mission to clean the river. Despite Dakota County Commissioner Tom Egan’s

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pleas to reconsider, commissioners voted 5-2 to leave the Minnesota River Board joint powers organization. Egan is the county’s current representative on the board and next year’s River Board chair. Most commissioners have served on the River Board and experienced the early-morning meetings – filled with finger-pointing, disagreements and controversy – which are held hun-

dreds of miles from Dakota County in inconvenient corners of the state. Minnesota River Board members argue about the board’s governance structure, where resources are directed, fees each entity pays and who is to blame for the river’s high pollution levels. “Some say the problem is soil erosion caused by development,” said Egan. “Others say it’s the industrial development that is occurring

in southwest Minnesota, others say it’s farming or best management practices. Nobody can agree on anything.” The river flows through 15,000 miles of southcentral Minnesota through 38 counties, but only 23 of them are dues-paying members of the joint powers agreement to oversee the river’s environmental health. Only a northwest portion of Dakota County

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is included in the basin, but based on the county’s population annual dues are $2,500. Money was not the primary concern from commissioners who said they want meetings to result in action for cleaning the river. Instead, Egan said he leaves meetings frustrated because “nothing but conflict occurred.” The arguments are simiSee pollution, 21A

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The Lakeville Area Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, at the Main Street Manor, 8725 209th St., Lakeville. Speaker Barbara Sautner will talk about bearded irises. Upcoming meetings and topics: • Nov. 12 – Make your own Christmas centerpiece. The club will provide container, floral foam and Christmas greens. Member cost to be determined. • Dec. 10 – Christmas party with potluck dinner at 6 p.m. • Jan. 14 – Ground covers. • Feb. 11 – Bromeliads. For more information, call Lori at (612) 968-4953.

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The community is invited to an open house for the new Heritage Center in Lakeville on Sunday, Oct. 14. The building will be open for tours from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will also be a fundraising waffle breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon and a recognition program at 1:30 p.m. Built through a public/private partnership between the city senior center members, the Lakeville Area Historical Society and Lakeville Yellow Ribbon, the facility is being funded through these organizations as well as gifts and donations from the community.

Kranz named to Haunted Forest U’s homecoming volunteers More than 100 voluncourt Katie Kranz, Miss Lakeville 2009 and a 2009 graduate of Lakeville North, has been named to the Homecoming Royalty Court at the University of Minnesota. She is one of five queen candidates. Royalty will be present during events throughout Homecoming week and will participate in a variety of activities. Royalty coronation will take place at the Ski-U-Mania event on Saturday, Oct. 13, before the Homecoming football game.

Autumn boat cruise Thrivent Financial, Dakota Valley Associates will sponsor an autumn cruise on the St. Croix from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at St. Croix Boat & Packet Co., 525 S. Main St., Stillwater. The free paddle boat cruise will include a lunch buffet and two complimentary beverages. A cash bar will be available. This event is a fundraiser for the Eagan & Lakeville Resource Centers. For tickets, RSVP by Oct. 8 at (651) 493-8883 or dakotavalleyassociates@ gmail.com.

teers are needed to help with the Haunted Forest Festival. Interested volunteers should call (952) 9854610 to receive a volunteer packet with full details. Completed packets need to be returned to Lakeville Parks and Recreation by Oct. 12.

Teacher of the Year nominations Nominations for the 2013 Teacher of Year are open through Nov. 15. Nominations can be submitted online at www. educationminnesota.org. Eligible nominees must: • Teach in a public or nonpublic pre-K through 12th-grade school. • Hold a baccalaureate degree and a Minnesota teaching license. • Have completed three years of teaching by the nomination deadline. • Intend to teach during the 2013-14 school year. Anyone may nominate a teacher. Self-nominations are also accepted. For more information or to receive a nomination form, call (651) 292-4822.

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Budget a hot topic at Farmington forum City Council candidates face off by Laura Adelmann Sun Thisweek

Farmington’s City Council candidate forum Sept. 27 delved into city issues that one mayoral candidate appeared unprepared to discuss. Incumbent Mayor Todd Larson and challenger David Pritzlaff, both wearing suits, delivered verbal punches at each other while tackling issues with depth and knowledge of local government. But political newcomer Jerry Wear, wearing a hooded sweatshirt, laughed nervously and mumbled quick answers, often stating, “I don’t know,” and ending his answers well before his allotted time was up. Wear said he was running for mayor to do something about taxes instead of just complaining about them, but offered no details about how he would address the problems. Larson and Pritzlaff, meanwhile, sparred over economic development, city debt and taxes. City Council candidates Doug Bonar and incumbent Terry Donnelly offered opinions and ideas about topics presented; council candidate Kirk Zeaman did not attend the forum due to a scheduling conflict. Candidates were not given the questions before the forum, but were told they would have time for an opening and closing statement. All candidates except Wear had comments prepared, some written, for the

forum’s opening and closing. Pritzlaff, a City Council member from 2005 to 2009, said he is running for mayor to reduce the city’s debt and to reign in spending to help attract new businesses and build the tax base. A business owner, Pritzlaff said taxes have risen and the city’s debt has increased by about $1 million since after he was in office, calling the city’s situation evidence of fiscal irresponsibility. He also noted that Farmington has the highest tax capacity rate of any city in Dakota County. The tax capacity rate is the rate applied to properties to raise the amount of money needed to fund the city, county and school district budgets. Farmington’s total tax capacity rate is 1.5 percent; the city portion of that is 0.63 percent. Competing with surrounding cities to attract businesses is difficult, Pritzlaff said, because other cities have lower tax capacity rates. Apple Valley’s tax rate is 0.44 percent, Northfield’s is 0.5 percent and Rosemount is 0.47 percent. “When you put Farmington at .63 percent, we don’t stand a chance of attracting new businesses here,” Pritzlaff said, adding that in 2010 the city’s tax capacity rate was .44 percent. Larson said the council is working to address the budget, calling it “as sound now as it has ever been,” and noted the council’s cost-cutting measures that have included reducing city staff. He said previous City

Councils have made decisions that increased the debt, including incurring expenses from the high school lawsuit, funding the bridge at Vermillion River Crossings, and building City Hall and the First Street parking garage, which Larson called an unneeded $9 million expense. Pritzlaff, Larson said, voted for all those things. “So for him to sit here and say that I’m the reason for all this is ludicrous,” Larson said. Pritzlaff said he voted for the Vermillion River Crossing in 2005 because at the time it was a small risk because “everybody was just going on and on about commercial development,” and developers assured them of ”things that didn’t go to plan.” Once expected to produce a strong commercial area east of downtown, development of Vermillion River Crossing halted abruptly about five years ago when construction dropped off. Many lots remain vacant, but the Dakota County Community Development Agency just built a 66-unit senior housing complex in the development, near a medical clinic and a McDonald’s restaurant. If elected, Pritzlaff said he would work with new developers to form partnerships with other entities to lower or waive Vermillion River Crossing assessments or roll them into another aspect of the project so the area would look inviting for new businesses. Donnelly said one of Farmington’s biggest problems is the debt that oc-

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Farmington mayoral candidates David Pritzlaff, Todd Larson (incumbent) and Jerry Wear listened to questions posed during a Sept. 27 candidate forum. Also at the forum were City Council candidates Doug Bonar and incumbent Terry Donnelly. Candidate Kirk Zeaman did not attend due to a scheduling conflict. curred during the develop- a business-friendly environ- of a road to “show off ” the area west of Pilot Knob ment boom times, including ment. about $2 million in assess- Bonar, a member of the and County Road 50 to new Development businesses that would also ments at Vermillion River Economic Agency, called increasing bring jobs. Crossing. “Everyone thought the the commercial tax base a Pritzlaff said that in 2010 revenue stream would never “tremendous challenge” for the city’s general fund was stop,” Donnelly said. “It this and future councils to $9.2 million, and now it’s stopped. But the bills still address, but suggested some $10.1 million. have to be paid; unfortu- ideas to help bring business- He said the city needs to lower its debt, be more fisnately, the taxpayers are the es to Farmington. “I am a firm believer we cally responsible and build ones stuck with the tab.” He advocated for respon- can be a niche in this market the fund balance up. sible fiscal policy to reduce by choosing to be what our Wear said new businesses city expenses, and to bring neighbors are not,” Bonar need to “show up” to help cut property taxes, the budthe tax rate down and at- said. He said he would con- get needs to be cut where it tract new businesses. Donnelly said he oppos- tinue working with Grow can be, and “stuff like that.” es giving tax incentives or Farmington, a local busi- The forum can be viewed “giveaways” to attract new ness group, to entice Farm- on the city’s website, www. or businesses. The payoff isn’t ington residents to buy ci.farmington.mn.us, good, and giving incentives local, and suggested the seen on cable public access puts the city in competition city re-explore the original Channel 16 through Monwith neighboring cities that Vermillion River Crossing day, Nov. 5. have more resources than concept. He added the area Voters will elect a mayor would be a great location and two council members at Farmington, he said. “That’s not something we for a data center, as part of the general election Nov. 6. want to get into, a bidding Dakota County’s dark fiber Laura Adelmann is at laura. war with our neighbors to network project. the west and to the north,” Larson proposed the city adelmann@ecm-inc.com or Donnelly said, adding the begin working on another facebook.com/sunthisweek. city needs to appreciate and phase of the industrial park retain the businesses al- and advocated for the city ready in the city and create to install the first 100 feet

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Amendment 1 Recognition of marriage solely between one man and one woman

Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to provide that only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in Minnesota?

Passage of marriage amendment Amendment aims at protecting would suppress freedom the institution of marriage Richard Carlbom, campaign manager for Minnesotans United for All Families, looks at his parents and sees their marriage as a testimony to love, commitment and responsibilty. Their marriage, he says, is also a sign that the married couple will be in each other’s lives forever. Carlbom, a gay man originally from North Branch, wonders why Minnesota is keeping him and his partner from having the same sense of security that his parents have. The Editorial Board of ECM Publishers Inc. joins Carlbom, Minnesotans United for All Families and more than 500 organizations in opposing the proposed marriage amendment, which seeks to define marriage in our state constitution as a union between a man and a woman and would limit the freedom of same-sex couples to marry. The key word here is freedom. America was not founded on the principle of oppression. America was founded on the principle of freedom. Passing the amendment would place limits in our constitution on the freedom of same-sex citizens. It would erect a barrier to continuing the discussion of same-sex marriage, for today’s voters and for future generations of Minnesotans who might want to reopen the debate. Voters would, in fact, be making choices for those future generations. Voters would be telling many of their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren that marriage won’t be an option for them. That’s not freedom, that’s oppression, and we are concerned what message that sends the world about our state. What kind of Minnesota do we want to present to the world? The implications of that message may reach farther than we realize. We believe the marriage amendment, if passed, would limit the ability to recruit and retain top talent. Minnesota companies such as General Mills and St. Jude Medical have spoken out against the amendment, saying it would hurt their ability to recruit and hire a diverse group of employees. We are also concerned about making rash decisions. Americans once limited

ECM Editorial the voting rights of women and AfricanAmericans. Times change. Moral climates change. Just like our views changed on the voting rights of women and African-Americans, some day the majority of Minnesotans might find it acceptable that same-sex couples marry. Perhaps they already do. Why stifle the conversation with an illconsidered constitutional amendment that serves only one point of view? The group Minnesota for Marriage supports the amendement and believes that same-sex marriage deprives a child of an opportunity for the best environment to grow up in. Children do best when they are raised by a mother and a father, the group states. While we found this a compelling point, we believe children will thrive in environments in which they are loved by two parents, regardless of the gender make-up of those parents. We think it’s important that people love whom they wish to love, and have an opportunity to marry whom they wish to marry. It’s a simple case of treating people with the same kind of respect with which you would want to be treated. But at the end of the day, this isn’t a debate solely about marriage. It’s a debate about law and governance, and we think it’s wrong that the question is on the ballot at all. There is already a law on Minnesota’s books defining marriage as an act between a man and a woman. That means that today, without any amendment being approved or disapproved, Minnesota does not legally recognize or sanction same-sex marriages. That will not change regardless of how Minnesotans vote on the marriage amendment. If the amendment fails, same-sex couples will still not be allowed to legally marry in Minnesota. For these reasons we oppose the marriage amendment. This is a product of the ECM Editorial Board. Sun Thisweek Newspapers is part of ECM Publishers Inc.

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by Chuck Darrell Special to Sun Thisweek

The debate over the definition of marriage has unfolded across America for several years and is the subject of the proposed amendment on the November ballot to preserve marriage in Minnesota. But what is the debate really about, how does it affect society, what’s at stake – and who should decide? What’s at stake are two competing definitions of marriage. One definition – advocated by gay marriage activists – defines marriage as the union of any two people regardless of gender. The other definition, contained in the amendment and reflective of the collective understanding of virtually every nation throughout recorded history, is that marriage is the union of one man and one woman. Why has virtually every society defined marriage as the union of one man and one woman? The answer can be summarized in one word: children. Protecting the interests of children is the primary reason that government regulates and licenses marriage. Marriage is the most pro-child institution we have – and the only institution that connects children with their parents. Marriage between a man and a woman protects and promotes the well-being of children by allowing the child to benefit from being loved and raised by both her father and mother. Marriage says to society: For every child born, there is a recognized mother and father, accountable to the child and each other. One of the objections against the marriage amendment is that it’s unnecessary because same-sex marriage is already illegal in Minnesota. This is a short-sighted argument that ignores the fact that marriage is currently under assault in our state Legislature and our courts. In the 2009-10 legislative session, five bills were presented to redefine marriage. A prominent legislative leader, state Sen. John Marty, publicly promised to redefine marriage at the earliest opportunity and introduced legislation last session to do just that. Even more troubling is a lawsuit pending in Hennepin County. Same-sex couples are demanding that the county registrar issue marriage licenses to them and that Minnesota judges invalidate our marriage laws – putting marriage on trial in Minnesota. This is exactly the type of lawsuit that led to the imposition of same-sex marriage in Iowa, California, and Massachusetts. The answer to these threats is the Marriage Protection Amendment. The amendment secures our traditional definition of marriage as the union of one man and one

Editorial Response woman into our state constitution where it is safe from meddling by activist judges and politicians. If this pending lawsuit or legislation succeed in redefining marriage in Minnesota there will be profound consequences for religious organizations, individuals, and small businesses. Those who don’t agree with this new definition of marriage as a genderless institution existing for the benefit of adults – not children – will be treated under the law like racists and bigots, and will be punished for their beliefs. This is already occurring. Religious groups who have refused to make their facilities available for same-sex couples have lost their state tax exemption. Religious groups like Catholic Charities in Boston and Washington, D.C., had to choose between fulfilling their social mission based on their religious beliefs or acquiescing to this new definition of marriage. They were forced to close their charitable adoption agencies. Whenever schools educate children about marriage they will have no choice but to teach this genderless institution. In Massachusetts, kids as young as second grade were taught about gay marriage in class. The courts ruled that parents had no right to prior notice, or to opt their children out of such instruction. More importantly, shifting the focus of our marriage laws away from their interests in children and onto the desires of the adults involved in a same-sex relationship, will result in profound long-term consequences. Such a paradigm shift says to children that mothers and fathers don’t matter – any two parents will do. What the election really comes down to is this: Who should decide the definition of marriage in Minnesota? We believe it should be you – the voters. Our opponents think that judges and politicians know better than voters and they should be free to redefine marriage when it suits them. Our opponents are fond of saying that they are engaging in a conversation with voters about the proper definition of marriage in Minnesota. But the only way to ensure that voters always have control of that conversation – indeed, of ensuring that voters are even included in the conversation – is to pass the marriage protection amendment. Vote “Yes” on the Marriage Protection Amendment on Nov. 6. Chuck Darrell is director of communications for Minnesota for Marriage.

Letters Roz Peterson’s fiscal failures To the editor: Let’s face it: It’s an election year so talk is cheap and truth is hard to find. All I’ve heard about Roz Peterson, the Republican candidate for the District 56B House seat, is that she’s a champion of education reform and fiscal responsibility. Let’s look at her record. It’s true that Peterson served on the Lakeville School Board for six years, but the results of service show more of the status quo and a lack of positive results. During her service she voted to close an elemen-

tary school when it wasn’t completely necessary, to raise student fees for cocurricular activities, to cut almost 100 teachers and to cut arts programs. Many class sizes are now over 40 kids per teacher. And don’t forget that huge buyout she voted to authorize for the retiring superintendent. How many kids did that educate? Now the district is looking at yet another multimillion-dollar budget cut this year and next. This is not fiscal responsibility in action. I’m not sure if sending Peterson to St. Paul would make that mess any worse. But, I’d hate to find out. Vote “no” on Roz Peterson’s

fiscal failures. AMY CLARK Lakeville

Protecting my pocketbook To the editor: Do not let Will Morgan, DFL candidate for the District 56B House seat, fool you; he wants to raise our taxes. Before he left office, he left no stone unturned searching for things to tax. He voted to take away the mortgage interest deduction. Morgan even voted for not allowing us to deduct our property taxes from our income taxes. He voted to increase tax-

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es on each and every home purchased in Dakota County – right in the middle of the housing crisis. But he didn’t stop there. He also voted to tax music downloads and home heating fuel purchased during the winter months. I cannot afford to have Will Morgan back in the Legislature – his record speaks for itself. LISA SCHNEEGANS Lakeville

Erickson cares To the editor: You hear a lot about School Board Member Bob Erickson’s public finance skills. I want to express my appreciation for his contributions beyond the traditional board responsibilities. Erickson responded to a need I brought to him regarding a co-curricular athletic fee. My son won’t soon forget the assistance Erickson provided to our family. He truly has the best interests of our kids at heart. I’m reaching out to the Lakeville community to reelect Bob Erickson. TAMMY BRATTEN Lakeville

Garofalo defied constituents To the editor: Remember now that our

I would like a president who has the skills to succeed and will focus on such things as job training programs, not the president we have, who has plenty of charm with golf and basketball skills. I would like a president who will cut the deficit, reduce discretionary spending and consolidate agencies, not Obama, who doubled our debt and added more government employees. (That’s taxpayer-paid employees.) I would like a president who is a champion for small business and will reform health care and taxes, not a president who says “you didn’t build that.” I would like a president who will curtail the unfair trade practices of countries like China and open new DICK TOWNSEND markets. Farmington Mitt Romney as president will give us the hope and change we all expected from the now-failed Obama Romney is policies. Remember, Obama the right man said if he couldn’t turn the To the editor: economy around by his first It is extremely important term, he should be a onewe elect the right man for term president. Let’s hold president this November. him to that. I would like to see a president who wants to NANCY THOMPSON make us energy indepen- Burnsville dent by increasing our energy resources (and approving Keystone), not Barack Obama, who has made gas prices higher and uses our tax money to subsidize Brazil’s oil drilling. election season is upon us, Pat Garofalo, Republican candidate for the House seat in District 58B, has chosen to repeatedly go against the constituents who elected him to office. He was perhaps the only Republican in the entire south metro area to vote for both the Twins and Vikings stadiums. He puts his own agenda ahead of those who elect him. Perhaps he is confused about which party he should belong to? Our tax dollars are very stretched, and people are still losing their homes. Investing our money in stadiums for millionaires to play in is perhaps not the wisest use of the taxpayers’ money in our hard times. Remember, you get the government you vote for.

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192 School Board candidates support district plans

Some question iPad initiative

by Laura Adelmann Sun Thisweek

Farmington School Board candidates approve of the district’s focus toward individualized learning, but during a Sept. 27 forum, some voiced concerns about the district’s iPad initiative. Candidates addressing questions during the forum were Eric Bartosh, Laura Beem, Rob Carpentier, Jake Cordes, John Guist and incumbent Julie Singewald. Farmington parent Anthony MacDonald has dropped out of the race, although his name will still appear on the ballot. He was not at the forum. Farmington is among the first districts in Minnesota to plan to provide iPads to every student and incorporate them into classroom use. Currently there are almost 2,500 iPads in use at the district, and plans are

for all students to have one by the end of this school year. The project is estimated to cost the district a total of $2.8 million over four years, according to district spokesman Jim Skelly. Funds for the devices are to be generated from existing resources available for capital or facilities and not available to fund teacher salaries, he said. Equipment leases include the iPad 2, a protective case and $50 per device for application software and carts needed to make the program work, Skelly added. The district plans to make incremental payments for the devices, with $646,700 going toward the project in 2012-13 and $965,626 annually in 2013 and 2014. During the 201516 school year, the district will spend $318,927 on the

devices. At the forum, candidates agreed with the district’s new focus on customized learning, although Singewald, Bartosh and Carpentier expressed concern about whether the costs of providing the devices is sustainable. Singewald, a health laboratory manager, also said she did not want teachers to feel like iPads were locking them into one teaching tool. Carpentier, a teacher for 20 years with expertise in collective bargaining, expressed concern the device could be misused by students who may prefer gameplaying to studying. Bartosh said the district has three years to see how the program works, noting while students need to be familiar with technology no matter their career path, he wants to make sure the district will be able to sustain

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the program financially. Cordes, a 2010 Farmington High School graduate and college student, said he supports iPads, stating students need to be comfortable with technology to enter today’s workforce. The device’s versatility was emphasized by Guist, a church-planting pastor and information technology professional who succeeded in school despite an undiagnosed learning disability. He said the iPads can help teachers reach students in a variety of ways. Beem said iPads would help ensure children receive customized learning, and allow teachers to see how each student is progressing. Other classroom topics were discussed as well. Bartosh, a teacher and coach with experience in the financial services industry, emphasized the connection between learning and ac-

tivity, and said he supports keeping physical education as part of the curriculum in all levels, K-12. He also said he supports more college-in-the-classroom opportunities that give high school students a chance to gain college credit in the public schools before paying for those same credits in college. Like Bartosh, Cordes spoke in favor of earlychildhood education and all-day kindergarten options. Cordes said smaller classroom sizes in grades K-3 are important for students to get a strong educational foundation. District budgeting was also a concern to candidates, as districts are expecting more financial challenges in the coming years. Candidates expressed excitement about the district’s new strategic plan, and said

the district’s goal to improve schools could serve as a magnet for more families seeking educational excellence. Beem said her 20 years of experience in accounting, budgeting and finance would help her address upcoming financial issues the district will face as resources are likely to decline. She advocated for keeping spending focused on classrooms, stating that although some high-level administrative positions have been eliminated in the district, she thinks “non-essentials” still remain in the budget. Carpentier suggested a city and school district committee be formed to work on improving Farmington’s tax base by attracting development and filling foreclosed homes. See school brd, 7A

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�� Mark J. Bluemke Age 26 of Waconia passed away Tuesday September 25, 2012 in New Germany. Memorial Service held Saturday September 29, 2012 - 10:30 am Westwood Community Church (3121 Westwood Drive), Excelsior with Rev. Dave Trautmann officiating; a gathering of family and friends Friday 5-8 pm Johnson Funeral Home (141 First St. East), Waconia and at the church 1 hour prior to the service. Mark was born on May 12, 1986 in Waconia, MN the son Joseph F. and Nancy L. (Zellmann) Bluemke. Mark was a godly man. Church was a big part of his life. Mark loved his cars, motorcycles, music, hunting, fishing, golfing and especially his friends. He was always there for them. Mark enjoyed watching the Minnesota Viking and going to school. He had a very witty and intellectual side to him. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Earl and Esther Zellmann, Harvey and Laura Petzel; uncle Kenneth Bluemke. Mark is survived by his loving family; mother Nancy Zellmann of Chaska; father Joseph Bluemke of Burnsville; sisters Jennifer (John) Taft of Golden Valley, Tricia (Neil) Furman of Waconia; nieces Bryn Taft, Makena Furman; aunts and uncle Joan and Dave Schroeder of Watertown, Agnes Bluemke of Waconia; other relatives and many friends. Arrangements with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia. www.johnsonfh.com

Theresa Rogalla Stunkel Beisel Age 49, of Prior Lake passed on September 29th, 2012 from AML Leukemia. She was a Lakeville 1st grade teacher at Oak Hills Elementary. She was a local watercolor artist and enjoyed painting everything from barns to her children. She was happily married to her soul mate, Dave Beissel, for 8 short years. They enjoyed traveling all over together. She was survived by Dave; her three children, Victoria Stunkel, Kailey Otting, and Tyler Stunkel; sister Tracy Anderson, and brother Tom Rogalla; and her parents Bob and Dorothy Rogalla. She passed peacefully surrounded by family in her home. We would like to invite her students, family, and friends to services at Hosanna! Lutheran Church in Lakeville on Saturday October 6th, 2012. Visitation is at 10AM, funeral at 11AM. A luncheon, provided by the family, will follow.

June E. Larson Age 80 of Lakeville, formerly of Bloomington passed away on September 29, 2012. Loving wife, mother, and friend. Preceded in death by twin sister Jean Sackette. Survived by husband Kenneth; children, Kathy (Bruce) Koehler and Kevin (Shari) Larson; grandchildren Katie and Michael and great grandson Michael. Memorial Service 2PM Saturday, October 6, 2012 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 20165 Heath Avenue Lakeville, MN. Gathering of family and friends 1 hour prior to service. White Funeral Home Lakeville 952-469-2723 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

Lester W. Carlson Went home to be with his Lord on September 23, 2012 at the age of 94. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers- Don, Art & Cliff and 2 wives - Evelyn & Marion. Les proudly served in the army's 99th Infantry Battalion-Separate during WW2. Les is survived by his best friend & loving wife of almost 13 years CarolAnn, daughter Mary and many relatives and friends.

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Dakoda ‘Cody’ Louis-Dupay (August 23, 1994 - September 21, 2012) Louis-Dupay, Dakoda J. “Cody” age 18 of Farmington passed into the hands of God on 9/21/12. Survived by parents Rebecca and Andrew; siblings Andrew and Lillyanne; girlfriend Ally Williams; father Nick Dupay. Also by loving grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins and many friends. Cody was a 2012 graduate of Farmington High School, an accomplished varsity wrestler, assistant coach at Northfield Gymnastics Club and was set to ship out on September 23rd as a proud enlistee into the US Marine Corps. The lives you touched will never be the same. Be at peace Dakoda. Funeral Service Thursday 11AM at Hosanna! Lutheran Church 9600 163rd St. Lakeville with luncheon following service. Visitation Wednesday, September 26, 2012, 4-8pm at White Funeral Home, 901 3rd St. and also one hour prior to service at church. In lieu of flowers or gifts, Dakoda's family would also encourage memorial donations be given online at www.suicide.com White Funeral Home Farmington 651-463-7374 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

David Harold Stoa Passed from this world September 26, 2012 at his home in Lakeville, MN after a long battle with cancer and heart failure. Born May 9, 1946 to Harold and Arline (Hove) Stoa in Albert Lea, MN. He graduated from Albert Lea Senior High in 1964. Served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. Resided in the Lincoln, NE area after service in the Navy. Spent his last years in Lakeville, MN. Survived by 3 children, Julie, Kris, Jason; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, Harlan, Steven and Larry; 3 sisters, Gayle, Janet and Martha. Many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Preceded in death by parents. Graveside services at Ft Snelling Friday, October 12 at 10:30 a.m. White Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Age 89 of Lakeville, passed away September 22, 2012. Born January 9, 1923 to Samuel and Elise Barnes in Lebanon Township; attended District 17 country school and Rosemount high school. Worked at Mayo Clinic in Rochester and Continental Machines in Savage. Enjoyed and valued time spent with family, friends and neighbors, travelling and walking when she was able, birdwatching, flower gardening, baking and needlework. Preceded in death by parents, sisters, Dorothea (Cederblade), Verna (Luckman), Eva, Nettie and brothers Frank, Karl, William, Emil, Edwin, and Bob. Survived by sister Elizabeth (Phillips), brother Raymond Barnes, many nieces, nephews, great -nieces, great-nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held October 7th, 1-4p.m. at Highview Hills Senior Living in Lakeville. Interment Lebanon Cemetery, Apple Valley, MN.

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Rosemount business offers DanceFit program Rosemount-based In sider Training Inc. and Shift Fitness and Massage are partnering to host DanceFit “80s and 90s Pop” starting Oct. 13 through Dec. 8. The eight-week program fea tures music from the 1980s and 1990s. Cost is $200. For more information, contact Chris Dixon at (612) 4321021 or visit www.insider trainingfitness.com/Danc eFit.

school brd, from 5A Guist, who said he is good at bridging the gap between diverse groups, said if elected he would rely on experts like Beem when examining the budget to make hard decisions that come with being a board member. All candidates emphasized the need to focus district resources on the classroom and attracting and retaining quality teachers. Beem said if cuts are needed, they should be made on the administrative side, and Cordes, who cited his history in the district and current understanding of what works in the classroom, said raising taxes should only be considered as a last resort. Candidates agreed teacher layoff decisions should not be made on the basis of economics, meaning salary

level should not determine whether or not the district sheds a particular teacher. Guist said teachers who have served in the district for a long time deserve consideration, noting that in Farmington schools some staff were cut from one place where they were gifted and serving well to another place where they were not used to the best of their abilities. “That to me is sad,” Guist said. “That means you have people who aren’t really as good as the person who was moved was. I find that troubling.” Carpentier, a teacher for 20 years, said legislation will require the district work with the teachers union and administration to negotiate tenure, and said he has experience in such negotiations. Beem said it is important

to keep experienced teachers in the district, but they should be evaluated based on performance measures to ensure they are still adding value to the district. Singewald said the district should be aware of the domino effect line-item budget cuts have on other district programs, and suggested seeking revenuegenerating grants instead of just making cuts. Elections are Nov. 6, when candidates will compete for three four-year seats open on the Farmington School Board. The school board forum can be seen on the city of Farmington’s website, www. ci.farmington.mn.us and on cable access channel 16 until Nov. 5.

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Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

District 194 School Board Following is the agenda for the 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, regular meeting of the District 194 School Board in the District Office Board Room, 8670 210th St. W., Lakeville. 1. Preliminary Actions a. Call to Order b. Pledge of Allegiance c. Roll Call and Board Introductions d. Spotlight on Education/Good News e. Public Comment f. Board Communications g. Agenda Additions 2. Consider Approval of Consent Agenda a. Board Minutes b. Employment Recommendations, Leave Requests and Resignations c. Other Personnel Matters

Prevent Suicide. Treat Depression.

d. Payment of Bills & Claims e. Other Business Matters f. Alt Facilities Change Orders g. Acceptance of Gift Donations h. Field Trips 3. Consent Agenda Discussion Items 4. Reports a. Teaching & Learning Department Goals – Ms. Knudsen b. First Reading Policy C-98 Post-Issuance Debt Compliance – Mr. Klett/Mr. Sutter 5. Recommended Actions a. Resolution to Sell $47.235 Million GOB Refunding Bonds – Mr. Klett/Mr. Sutter 6. Additions to Agenda 7. Information a. Superintendent’s Report b. Board Member Reports 8. Adjournment

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Woman had kids in car when allegedly driving drunk, causing accident A Burnsville woman is accused of being legally drunk and causing an accident while driving with five children in her car near Echo Park Elementary School in Burnsville the morning of Sept. 27. One of the children, a 7-year-old girl, suffered a contusion to her face. Amy Yvonne Mullin, 31, faces gross misdemeanor charges of child endangerment and criminal vehicular operation resulting in bodily harm, and two gross misdemeanor charges of third-degree driving while impaired. Mullin’s blood alcohol concentration was .175 after a preliminary breath test and .15 when she gave a breath sample within two hours of the accident, according to the criminal complaint. The legal limit for driving is .08. Mullin allegedly caused the two-vehicle accident at about 10:40 a.m. According to the complaint, a man was driving east on Evergreen Drive with his 5-yearold grandson in the back seat when Mullin’s vehicle “turned right in front of him.” The grandson wasn’t injured.

A police officer who questioned Mullin said he smelled alcohol and said she had glassy, bloodshot eyes and “was having difficulty tracking the conversation,” the complaint said. She initially said she had four children in the car – ages 9 months, 2, 4 and 5. While she was being questioned, another adult came over with a fifth child, age 7, the complaint said. Mullin then admitted the girl had also been in the car, it said. Mullin said she initially lied about the number of children in the car “because she knew the children had not been properly buckled in,” the complaint said. “She explained that the 7-year-old and 5-year-old had been buckled in together in the front seat at the time of the accident.” The 7-year-old’s contusion was treated with an ice pack. Under officer questioning, Mullin initially failed to properly recite the alphabet, though she did on her second try, the complaint said. — John Gessner

YMCA 5K Trail Run on Oct. 13 The Minnesota Valley YMCA in Burnsville will host its inaugural 5K Adventure Trail Run/Hike on Saturday, Oct. 13, as a fundraising event for its programs and services. The event will take place at Murphy Hanrehan Park, 15501 Murphy Lake Road, Savage. The course will be a 5K route through the hiking trails at the park starting at the hiking and biking trailhead. Check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the races will begin at 9 a.m. Runners, hikers, and walkers will have separate starting times. A family registration fee is available. Registration is online at http://ymca5k.zapevent.com/ or in person at the YMCA in Burnsville at 13850 Portland Ave. For more information, call (952) 898-9622.

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Business Briefs Pearce named vice president Gerry Pearce has been named vice president of services development at NACR, an Eagan-based communications integration and services expert. He was formerly Microsoft collaboration practice leader at S1 IT Solutions, a specialist in infrastructure, virtualization, and optimization of customer computing environments, in addition to leading the integration of unified communications solutions for NACR.

Organic event planned at Burnsville co-op

Valley Natural Foods, a Burnsville food co-op, will host Organic Valley’s 2012 “Generation Organic” Tour in its parking lot from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7. The event will include free grilled cheese and single-serve milk samples, along with interactive children’s games. Attendees can meet young organic farmers from across the country who are actively encouraging more young people to Dakota Supply pursue organic farming. The tour will also help the genGroup earns eral public understand that marketing cooperatives are a successful business model, helping celawards Dakota Supply Group, ebrate the United Nations’ which has a branch in 2012 International Year of Burnsville, was recently pre- the Cooperative. sented with two 2012 Best of the Best Awards from Area chambers TED Magazine, published to host small monthly by the National Association of Electrical business expo Distributors. DSG received The county-wide chamawards in both the Direct ber Small Business Expo Promotion category for its and Business After Hours “Power Tools” direct mail event will be 5 to 7 p.m. pieces and the Public Rela- Thursday, Nov. 15, at Best tions/Corporate category for Western Premier – Nicollet its “Touchpoints” video. Inn, 14201 Nicollet Ave. S.,

Burnsville. Booths are available for rental. Contact one of the following chambers for more information: Apple Valley Chamber, Burnsville Chamber, Dakota County Regional Chamber, Hastings Area Chamber, Lakeville Area Chamber or River Heights Chamber.

Farmington Homecoming leads to surprise tie

DCTC awarded grant More than $1.2 million in new equipment was awarded to Minnesota state colleges and universities to support education and training in occupations urgently requiring larger workforces. This funding was made possible by state appropriation and matching funds from businesses around the state. Dakota County Technical College received $15,000 of the state funds for its Practical Nursing program to purchase an automated medicine dispensing system, the PYXIS MedStation 4000. DCTC is one of the few colleges in the metro Photo submitted area that uses this new techHomecoming king Alex Chadwick was surrounded by royalty after a tie vote resulted in two nology. homecoming queens being crowned during festivities Sept. 26. Taylor Howie and Megan Grengs shared the homecoming queen title for 2012. Homecoming royalty also included Athen Ashton; Darren Beenken, Ali Carlson; Shelby Doherty; Joey Habeck, Chloe Halvorson, Jessie Golnick, Andrew Jackson; Maria Kaminski; Nadia Lorencz, Jordan Lugowski, Spencer Merle; Josh Mikiska; Ashlea Orth; Sam Wyatt; Garritt Wieking; and Haleigh Zwart.

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A brother’s helping hand at Lakeville South coronation

A coronation for LNHS homecoming

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The crowning of the king and queen for Lakeville South High School’s homecoming received a little help from one of the king candidate’s little brother. Dillon Borowicz and Kate Bougie were crowned king and queen in a ceremony at the Lakeville South theater on Oct. 1. Dillon is recovering from an accident this past summer and could not attend the coronation. In his place was his brother, Matthew Borowitz, (pictured above with Bougie), accepted the honor.

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Kyrell Newell and Katherine Knutson were crowned Lakeville North High School Homecoming King and Queen on Sept. 25.

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Thisweekend Local author is back from the jungle Craig MacIntosh’s new novel draws on his experiences with the MIA Hunters in Papua New Guinea by Andrew Miller Sun Thisweek

Not many novelists consider malaria to be an occupational hazard. And probably not too many novelists had quite the adventure Craig MacIntosh had while doing research for a book. The Rosemount author’s new novel, “The Last Lightning,” centers on a plane that went down in Papua New Guinea during World War II, carrying cargo worth millions. MacIntosh gathered background material for the book on his May 2010 trip to the jungles of Papua New Guinea with the MIA Hunters, a nonprofit which seeks to locate crash sites of World War II airmen missing in action. A total of about 90 crash sites were located on that MIA Hunters trip. Participants wrote down serial numbers on the planes they found, got the GPS coordinates of the crash sites and ultimately forwarded that information to the U.S. Department of Defense. The idea is to help bring closure to missing soldiers’ families. It was no Sunday picnic. On his forays into the jungle MacIntosh dealt with torrential rains, snakes, scorpions and mosquitoes. He even got malaria in the process.

“Oh boy – dumb mistake on my part,” MacIntosh said of contracting the mosquito-borne disease. “I made the mistake of sharing my malaria medicine with some of the villagers – they’ve all got malaria. I never should have done that.” Symptoms began surfacing a few months after he returned home – chills, fevers, the whole business – and he was hospitalized for four days. “It kind of put a kibosh on my writing for a while because I was really sick,” he said. “I’m done with my regimen of pills now and I’m malaria-free. I’m feeling good. It’s not contagious.” “The Last Lightning” is MacIntosh’s second novel. A cartoonist by profession whose day job has him illustrating the syndicated comic strip “Sally Forth,” he made his fiction debut in 2009 with “The Fortunate Orphans.” Both his novels use incidents from World War II as their starting points. “I was in the service, and my father was in World War II,” he said. “I just love military biographies and military history. And I love fiction, so writing about World War II was a good fit.” A launch party for “The Last Lightning” is scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Apple Valley American Legion.

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The event will include a reading from the book by World War II re-enactor Mike Vogt, along with MacIntosh giving a slideshow presentation of his Papua New Guinea adventures. MacIntosh also will be speaking at the Rosemount American Legion on Nov. 11 as part of Veterans Day events there, and he’s the featured speaker in the ongoing “Meet the Author” series at Rosemount’s Robert Trail Library on Dec. 4. More about MacIntosh and “The Last Lightning” is at TheLastLightning. com. Andrew Miller can be reached at andrew.miller@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek. Photo submitted

Both of Craig MacIntosh’s novels use incidents from World War II as their starting points. “I was in the service, and my father was in World War II,” he said. “I just love military biographies and military history. And I love fiction, so writing about World War II was a good fit.”

‘Speed-The-Plow’ in Burnsville Chameleon Theatre Circle will present David Mamet’s “Speed-ThePlow” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12, 13, 15, 18, 19, and 20, and at 2 p.m. Oct. 14 and 21, at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center’s Black Box Theatre. Audio description will be performed on Oct. 14, and ASL interpretation will be performed on Oct.

Zoo’s acoustic concert series debuts

19. A discussion with the cast and crew will follow the performance on Oct. 15. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for students, seniors, AD and ASL patrons, and groups of eight or more. Tickets are available at the box office and through Ticketmaster online or (800) 982-2787.

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Twin Cities musician Chris Koza was the first act to perform in the Minnesota Zoo’s new indoor acoustic concert series – Live On Stage – which debuted Sept. 27 in the zoo’s new indoor theatre, the Target Learning Center. The Live On Stage acoustic concert series celebrates Minnesota musicians and offers a unique venue, experience and new date night location. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. The lineup includes Lucy Michelle (Oct. 4), The Atlantis Quartet (Oct. 18), Alison Scott (Oct. 25) and Jeremy Messersmith (Nov. 7). Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at mnzoo.org.

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The Dakota Valley Symphony will kick off its 27th season with a concert saluting composer John Williams at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Burns- Angela ville Performing WatermanArts Center, 12600 Hanson Nicollet Ave.

The concert soloist will be DVS concertmaster Angela Waterman-Hanson. Tickets range from $5 to $15 and can be purchased at the box office, or via Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.

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family calendar To submit items for the Family Calendar, email: darcy. odden@ecm-inc.com. Saturday, Oct. 6 Eastview Lightning Dance Clinic for ages 4 to 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Eastview High School. Registration: 10:15 a.m. Cost: $39 at the door. Information: http://www.lightningdanceteam.com/. Community Wellness Day, noon to 3 p.m. at the Eagan Civic Arena, 3870 Pilot Knob Road. This all-ages event provides information on health, safety, environmental, and financial awareness. Features door prizes and family entertainment. Free. Information: Dr. Barb Kaiser at (651) 757-5096. Sunday, Oct. 7 Organic Valley’s “Generation Organic” Tour, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Valley Natural Foods, 13750 County Road 11, Burnsville. Meet young organic farmers, sample grilled cheese sandwiches and milk. Children’s activities, too. Free. Spaghetti dinner and bake sale by the Apple Valley High School fall dance team from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Apple Valley American Legion. Tickets are $6 at the door. Dinner includes pasta, bread, salad, and a beverage. Monday, Oct. 8 Lakeville Area Garden Club meeting, 7 p.m., Main Street Manor, 8725 209th St., Lakeville. Barbara Sautner will speak about bearded irises. Information: Lori at (612) 9684953. Thursday, Oct. 11

How to Get Into College, Pay for It – Without Unmanageable Debt, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Diamondhead Education Center, 200 W. Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville. Cost: $19 per person or $29 per pair. Registration required. Contact: ISD 191 Community Education, (952) 707-4150. Legislative listening session with state Rep. Diane Anderson of House District 51A (Eagan and Burnsville) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 201 of Rasmussen College, 3500 Federal Drive, Eagan. Discuss issues about the cost of attending college, how you are paying for college, ways to make college more accessible, and your outlook on the job market in Minnesota. Refreshments served. The John Witherspoon Chapter NSDAR will meet at 7 p.m. at Riverside Reformed Church, Bloomington. The program will be about quilts. Information: Fran at (952) 884-5977 or fjstachour@earthlink.net.

Includes refreshments, family activities, and a Health Expo. Information: https://district196. thatscommunityed.com/course/ youth-fall-2012/run-with-me-1mile-and-5k-family-run-walk. Single Moms Oil Change, 10 a.m. to noon in the parking lot at Spirit of Joy Christian Church, 7570 210th St. W., Lakeville. Free. Eagan Fire Prevention open house, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fire Safety Center, 1101 Station Trail (Yankee Doodle and Wescott Woodlands roads). Live demonstrations. Hot dogs, snacks and beverages available for purchase. Information: (651) 675-5900, www.cityofeagan. com. Sons of Norway South of the River open house at 7 p.m. at the Lakeville Heritage Center. Information: Polly at (612) 4191789 or paberger@isd.net. Sunday, Oct. 14 Free practice ACT test, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sylvan Learning, 170 Cobblestone Lane, Burnsville. Bring a calculator. Reservations: (952) 4356603. To receive test results, parents must be present at a follow-up appointment.

Friday, Oct. 12 Document Shredding Event, 10 a.m. to noon, Burnsville Senior Center, 296 W. Burnsville Parkway. Free. Information: Home Instead Senior Blood drives Care, (952) 882-9300. The American Red Cross Tuesday, Oct. 16 will hold the following blood Travel Series: Sweden, 7 Saturday, Oct. 13 Ebenezer Ridges 5K Fun Run/Walk, 13820 Community Drive, Burnsville. 8:30 a.m. check-in, 9:30 a.m. race. Information: (952) 898-8400. Run with Me 1 Mile and 5K Family Run/Walk, 9 a.m. to noon, Shannon Park Elementary School. Cost: $30 per family, $15 for additional team member.

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theater and arts calendar To submit items for the Arts Calendar, email: darcy. odden@ecm-inc.com. Books Minneapolis author Monique Hammond will sign copies of her book, “What Did You Say? An Unexpected Journey into the World of Hearing Loss,” from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Apple Valley Barnes & Noble, 14880 Florence Trail. Hammond will speak about important hearing loss topics, answer questions and provide prevention tips and resources on coping with hearing loss. Comedy Mike Bobbitt with special guest Jeff Scheen at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, and Saturday, Oct. 6, at MinneHAHA Comedy Club, 1583 E. First Ave., Shakopee (lower level of Dangerfield’s), (612) 860-9388, www.minnehahacomedyclub. com. Tickets: $13. Chad Daniels at 7 p.m. Oct. 11, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Oct. 12-13, and 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at Laugh Lines Comedy, GrandStay Hotel, 7083 153rd St. W., Apple Valley. Tickets are $12 (Thursday/Sunday) and $15 (Friday/ Saturday). Tickets are available online at www.hahatickets.com or by calling (651) 528-8454. Concerts/music New Life Band from Tanzania will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 13801 Fairview Drive, Burnsville. Information: Susan at sjambor@ princeofpeaceonline.org or (952) 898-9404. Colleen Raye will perform her musical tribute to Patsy Cline at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Tickets are $19 and can be purchased at the box office, via Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com. The Atlantis Quartet, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18. Part of the Minnesota Zoo’s Acoustic Concert Series in the Target Learning Center. Tickets: $25. Information: www.mnzoo.com/ events/Events_LiveOnStage. asp. Exhibits/art shows Harvest of Art Community Art Exhibit runs through Nov. 2 at the Eagan Art House, 3981 Lexington Ave. S., and other Eagan locations. Information: (651) 675-5521 or www.eaganarthouse.org. The Savage Arts Council will present the third annual Scott County Art Crawl from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6. Information: www.scottcountyartcrawl.org. Seasonal events Minnesota Zoo’s Scarecrow Alley, Oct. 6-31, Apple Valley. Information: mnzoo.org. Frightmares at Buck Hill in Burnsville, Oct. 5-6, 12-13, 1721, 25-28. Information: frightmares.com. More Grave Truths Cemetery Walk: Ghosts & Gossip, 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at the LeDuc Historic Estate in Hastings. Cost: $7. Reservations: (651) 437-7055. Information: dakotahistory.org. Harvest Moon Festival, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 19-20 at Dakota City, Dakota County fairgrounds, Farmington. Information: dakotacity.org. ValleySCARE Halloween Haunt, Oct. 6-31, 7 p.m. to midnight Fridays, noon to midnight Saturdays, Shakopee. Information: valleyfair.com. Planet Spooky at Valleyfair, daytime hours Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 28, Shakopee. Information: valleyfair.com. Theater Farmington community edu-

drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. • Oct. 5, noon to 6 p.m., Hosanna Lutheran Church, 9600 163rd St. W., Lakeville. • Oct. 9, 1 to 6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 14770 Canada Ave., Rosemount. • Oct. 9, 2:30 to 7:30 p.m., Crossroads Church, 17671 Glacier Way, Lakeville. • Oct. 11, 1 to 6 p.m., Mt. Olivet Assembly of God Church, 14201 Cedar Ave. S., Apple Valley. • Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Church of the Risen Savior, 1501 E. County Road 42, Burnsville. • Oct. 12, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Easter Lutheran Church, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. • Oct. 13, 10:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville. Memorial Blood Centers will hold the following blood drive. For more information, call 888-GIVE-BLD (1-888-4483253) or visit www.MBC.org. • Oct. 7, 9 a.m. to noon, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 20165 Heath Ave., Lakeville.

cation students, under the direction of The Play’s The Thing Productions, will perform “The Hobbit” at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, and 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at Boeckman Middle School auditorium, 800 Denmark Ave., Farmington. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $6/adults, $5/children. Workshops/classes Sampler Saturday, oil painting, 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Eagan Art House. Cost: $20. Registration required: www.eaganarthouse.org or (651) 6755521. Holiday Cards in Watercolor, 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 9, at the Eagan Art House. Cost: $45. Registration required: www.eaganarthouse.org or (651) 675-5521. Teen artist gatherings at the Eagan Art House from 3:30 to 5:30 Thursdays, Nov. 8 and Dec. 6; and from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 6, Nov. 3 and Dec. 1. Cost: $3. Information: (651) 675-5521. Adult painting open studio from 9 a.m. to noon the first and third Fridays of the month at the Eagan Art House, 3981 Lexington Ave. S. Fee is $5 per session. Information: (651) 6755521. 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 ages 4 through adult. Register now for fall classes. For a complete listing go to www.eaganarthouse.org or call (651) 675-5521. 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) 2144732. Drama/theater classes for ages 4 and up at River Ridge Arts Building, Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Show Biz Kids Theater Class for children with special needs (ASD/DCD programs), In the Company of Kids 13710 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Broadway Kids Dance and Theater Program for all ages and abilities, In the Company of Kids, 13710 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville (Colonial Shopping Center), (952) 736-3644. 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. Information: (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. 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.

p.m. at Heritage Library, 20085 Heritage Drive, Lakeville. Hosted by Friends of the Heritage Library. Information: (952) 8910360. Wednesday, Oct. 24 How to Get Into College, Pay for It – Without Unmanageable Debt, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Lakeville South High School, 21135 Jacquard Ave., Lakeville. Cost: $19. Registration required. Contact: Lakeville Community Education, (952) 232‐2150.

and children 17 months and younger with a food donation. Information: (651) 675-5500 or www.cityofeagan.com. Thursday, Nov. 8 Israel and Jordan, 7 p.m. at Heritage Library, 20085 Heritage Drive, Lakeville. Part of a travel series hosted by Friends of the Heritage Library. Information: (952) 891-0360. Saturday, Nov. 10 Refuse To Be a Victim class for high school and college students from 9 a.m. to noon at Lakeville North High School, Lecture Room 248, 19600 Ipava Ave., Lakeville. Cost: $25. Register at https:// secure.revtrak.net/lakeville/ tek9.asp?pg=adult_enrichmen.

Friday, Oct. 26 Halloween open house by the MOMS Club of Eagan, 10 to 11 a.m., Peace Church (gym), 2180 Glory Drive, Eagan. Halloween party for moms and kids. Kids’ games, treats, and a costume contest. Connect with other stay-at-home moms. Check Ongoing out more about the club at http:// Operation Christmas Child www.eaganwestmomsclub.org. National Collection Week, Nov. 12-19: Prince of Peace, 13801 Fairview Drive, Burnsville; Sunday, Oct. 28 Eagan Halloween Hodge- Grace Slavic Church of Eagan, podge, 3 to 7 p.m. at the Eagan 1985 Diffley Road, Eagan; River Community Center, 1501 Cen- Valley Church, 14898 Energy tral Parkway. Indoor celebra- Way, Apple Valley; Lord of Life tion featuring 15-plus carnival Lutheran Church, 16200 Dodd games, family dance, art proj- Lane, Lakeville. Drop-off hours/ ects, trick or treat room, puppet information: (612) 359-7025 or show and more. Cost $3 per www.samaritanspurse.org/occ. child (18 months and older) and a food donation; free for adults

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Tigers celebrate conference title Girls soccer team expecting a home game to start playoffs

\by Andy Rogers Sun Thisweek

The Farmington girls soccer team won the Missota Conference title for the first time Tuesday by shutting out Holy Angels 1-0 for one of the biggest victories in school history. When asked how it felt to win the conference, senior captains Leah Zak and Sydney Eckert could barely contain themselves. “It was amazing,” Zak said. “Wonderful,” Eckert said. Holy Angels was a formidable opponent for the Tigers and led in time of possession. “We were outplayed,” Tigers head coach Rob Carpentier said. “We had some moments where we really took it to them, but otherwise they were the better team. Usually we dictate plays, but they were playing with more sense of urgency.” The Holy Angels goalkeeper spent most of the first 20 minutes watching as the Stars put pressure on Farmington keeper Ashley Becker. “We started out really rough,” Zak said. “But once we scored you could just feel it on the field.” Slowly the momentum switched to the Tigers and with less than six minutes remaining in the first half,

Hannah Miller scored on a free kick from about 30 yards out as the Holy Angels keeper bobbled the ball. “It was one of the luckiest goals I’ve ever seen,” Carpentier said. “I feel terrible for that keeper.” Miller said she didn’t expect it to go in. “I started to turn away and then I saw it go through her legs,” Miller said. “I’ve never seen her so happy,” Eckert said. “I’ve never seen a goal like that, not in a game like this.” As the minutes passed the Stars’ sense of urgency increased, but corner kicks and shots off the crossbar didn’t help because they couldn’t get the ball past Becker and the rest of the Tiger defense. “We’ve got the best defense in the conference and one of the best in the metro,” Carpentier said. “When the pressure was on, they put up a wall. It was amazing. It was like, we know we’re being outplayed but they’re not getting through us.” Isabelle Ferm, Zak and Kayla Kucala have been instrumental in keeping the goal clear. “We all work so well together,” Zak said. “It’s all about communication.” Holy Angels, the No. 7-ranked team in Class A, was the latest Farmington shutout victim. Farmington

now has nine shutouts this season and has not allowed a goal in conference play. The Tigers played Shakopee on Thursday night, after Sun Thisweek’s deadline. No matter what happened in that game, the Tigers earned at least a share of the conference title with the victory over Holy Angels. With the first goal of winning the conference complete, the girls now move onto the Section 1AA tournament, which begins Oct. 11. The Tigers have never played a home game or advanced beyond the first round, but the girls are planning on changing that in the coming weeks. Farmington has one of the best records of any team in the section and has victories over Rochester Century, Rochester John Marshall and Northfield. The girls also have ties against Lakeville South and Rochester Mayo. Losses to Owatonna and Lakeville North will keep them out of the top seed, but a firstround home game is likely. “We have to take this momentum into the playoffs,” Miller said.

Photo by Andy Rogers

Farmington’s Kenya Macias (10) fights for control of the ball against Holy Angels’ Grace Vannelli (5) in a 1-0 victory for the Tigers on Tuesday.

The Stars average almost five goals per game and have allowed only six all season. The Tigers average 1.4 goals per game, so the odds were against them – and so were the calls early in TuesTiger boys day night’s game. Holy Angels was a tough Holy Angels scored its opponent for the Farming- first two goals on penalty ton boys soccer team Tues- kicks and it got worse from there for the Tigers. Holy day.

South’s offense comes around Cougar football tops Blaze 35-10

Angels was up 5-0 less than 30 minutes into the game en route a 7-0 victory. It was the worst loss of the season for the Tigers, who were 8-6-1 with one regular-season game left against Shakopee. Going into the Section 1AA playoffs, Owatonna and Rochester Mayo have better records and have

beaten Farmington. But the Tigers have a few things going for them, including a victory over section favorite Northfield along with victories over Lakeville South, Rochester John Marshall and Rochester Century. Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Tigers fifth at Maroon and Gold

by Andy Rogers Sun Thisweek

Lakeville South has been known for years for loading up an explosive offense and scoring points at will. During a stretch in midSeptember, the Cougars were anything but a scoring machine. Between a 13-0 loss to Edina and the first half of an overtime loss to Apple Valley, Lakeville South had just three points in six quarters of play. But since then it’s been touchdowns and more touchdowns. After halftime against Apple Valley and stretching into its victory over Burnsville on Sept. 28, Lakeville South has scored 59 points in six quarters plus one overtime possession. Burnsville, which entered the Sept. 28 game in the midst of its best start in years with a 3-1 record, fell victim to a 35-10 drubbing as the Cougars found several lanes to rush through. South gained 288 yards on the ground. Jordan Johnson led the way with 15 carries for 99 yards and three touchdowns. Austin Britnell had 70 yards, Mark Ruhl 54 and Alex Gardner 50. “It’s nice to get back on track to where we should be,” Johnson said. “(The struggles) have all been on our back. It’s been fumbles and little things and interceptions. We cleaned that up. We knew we had to get our power running going coming into this game. And we got our passing going too, which we really needed. And our offensive line is great. Every touchdown is on them.” The Cougars are still searching for that everysnap starter at quarterback, but for now the Cougars are splitting time between Brendon Larson-Gulsvig, who threw for 91 yards and a touchdown against Burnsville, and Dylan Lach, who had 44 passing yards and a touchdown. Tyler Lattery and Ruhl caught the touchdown passes. “Turnovers have been killing us all year,” head coach Larry Thompson

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Farmington’s Kaitlyn O’Reilly swims the 200-yard individual medley at the Maroon and Gold Invitational on Saturday at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center. Farmington finished fifth in the 12-team Maroon Division. O’Reilly placed first in the 100 backstroke.

Cougars second at Maroon and Gold Photo by Rick Orndorf

Lakeville South’s Jordan Johnson (22) dashes through the Burnsville defense during the Cougars’ victory Friday. said. “We’re getting a little better, Brendon is back and that helps us a lot. He’s good. He knows the offense. Dylan Lach, he gets it. He runs around and does simple things. We have some great backs in Johnson and Britnell and our offensive line, wow, are they playing well with Harrison Mount, Matt Leidner in there and Travis Soleta.” Larson-Gulsvig entered the season as a promising sophomore battling with others for the starting spot, but he injured his wrist in the season opener against Lakeville North. With him out, Lach was moved over from defense to fill in. Thompson said the Cougars might continue to use both at quarterback, depending on the situation. “We’ll use those two and see who steps in out in front in the next week or two, or we’ll use them both,” Thompson said. “It helps to have some solidification there.” While the offensive side lost several seniors to graduation last spring and switched its focus to become more of a running team, the points on the scoreboard are about the same. Last season

the Cougars averaged 26.5 points per game. After five games in 2012, the team is putting up an average of 27 points. If there was something that bothered Thompson about the Burnsville game it was giving up 288 yards passing. “We were a little suspect on pass defense,” Thompson said. “It’s something we have to keep working on. We don’t threaten them a lot during practice.” Still, the team got sacks from Blake Schmidtke (nine total tackles), A.J. Westrude (seven tackles), Kyle Fatturi (six tackles) and Tommy Petersen (four tackles). Josh Corcoran recovered two fumbles and Fatturi recovered one. It was an important victory for Lakeville South, which is hoping for a home game in the Section 3-6A playoffs. Prior Lake’s victory on Friday over Lakeville North moved the Lakers to 4-1 overall – the same record as North. But Thompson said he likes his team’s chances in the remaining schedule. The Cougars will welcome Rosemount, 2-3 overall, for homecoming on Fri-

day. “We have to keep our heads on and make good decisions,” Johnson said. “We can’t get distracted.” The team closes out the regular season against winless Bloomington Jefferson and Bloomington Kennedy.

Panthers stunned With a 4-0 record, No. 3 ranking in the state and a homecoming crowd offering support, the Lakeville North football team was shocked on Sept. 28, losing to Prior Lake 10-6. Turnovers were a killer with Prior Lake intercepting four passes and recovering a fumble. The Panthers were averaging 49.3 points per game until last week. Lakeville North will have the chance to get back into the win column on Friday with a trip to Burnsville. The Blaze played Lakeville North tight last season with North winning 17-14. Two years ago, Burnsville stunned the Panthers 26-3, which was North’s worst loss of the season. Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Photo by Brian Nelson

Lakeville South’s Brianna Alexander swims the 500 freestyle at the Maroon and Gold Invitational last weekend. Lakeville South finished second in the Bronze Division at the meet, which took place at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center. The Cougars finished 2.5 points behind Mound Westonka-Holy Family. Lakeville South won the 200-yard medley and 400 freestyle relays. Brianna Alexander (200 individual medley), Shea isBougie (100 backstroke) Unfortunately, its motor inside playing video games.and Carrie Schrock (100 freestyle) had winning individual swims in the 10-team competition. Kids spend several hours a day playing video games and less than 15 minutes in P.E. Most can’t do two push-ups. Many are obese, and nearly half exhibit risk factors of heart disease. The American Council on Exercise and major medical organizations consider this situation a national health risk. Continuing budget cutbacks have forced many schools to drop P.E.—in fact, 49 states no longer even require it daily.

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Tiger football improves to 5-0 Farmington holds on to beat Chaska 27-23 by Andy Rogers Sun Thisweek

The Farmington football team treated its boisterous homecoming crowd to a victory over Chaska on Sept. 28. The Tigers got all the points they needed in the first half on their way to a 27-23 victory, putting the team’s record at 5-0 overall and 4-0 in the Missota Conference. It was also the most points Chaska had allowed this season. “It was one of our most exciting homecoming victories,” head coach Mark Froehling said. The offense kept the ball moving. Darren Beenken passed for 210 yards and a touchdown. He threw to six different receivers. His favorite was Mac Bassett, who had five catches for 59 yards and a touchdown. Jordan DeCrook had three catches for 64 yards. Athen Ashton continued to run strong behind the of-

fensive line. He had 34 carries for 195 yards and two touchdowns. The Tigers committed few mistakes – no turnovers and only three penalties. “We have been trying to focus on execution to cut down on errors in plays to increase successful plays and decrease penalties,” Froehling said. Mason Auge led the team with 11 tackles, a sack and two tackles for losses. John LeBlond had 7.5 tackles and a sack and Alex Chadwick had an interception. Reid Taubenheim kicked two field goals and three extra points. Chadwick’s interception came in the final minute with Chaska 18 yards away from scoring. If there was a sore spot, it was that the defense allowed 328 yards rushing. “They have a tough offense to stop with some great athletes in the backfield,” Froehling said. “Our

biggest concern was missing some assignments in the first half that gave up some long-yardage plays.” The Tigers share the lead with Holy Angels in the conference. The teams will play Oct. 12 at Farmington. First, Farmington will travel to Chanhassen (32) on Friday. The Storm is on a two-game winning streak with victories against Northfield and New Prague. The team’s losses have come against Owatonna and Holy Angels. “They are a big, physical team with many good athletes,” Froehling said. “They will try to spread out the defense and run the ball well. Their defense plays tough against the run and their (defensive backs) run to the ball well.”

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Farmington’s Athen Ashton (28) finds room to run in the Tigers’ homecoming game against Andy Rogers can be reached Chaska on Friday. at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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This is a summary of the ISD 192 Regular School Board Meeting on Monday, July 9, 2012 with full text available for public i n s p e c t i o n o n t h e D i s t r i c t w e b s i t e at or District www.farmington.k12.mn.us Office at 421 Walnut Street, Farmington, MN 55024. Vice Chair Treakle called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Members Treakle, Sauser, McKnight, Singewald, Burke and Superintendent Haugen were present as well as other staff and community members. Superintendent Haugen shared the good news and provided details of the iPad early adopters program, Farmington Family Medical Clinic Sleep Apnea partnership, 2012-2013 school calendar distribution, and athletic registration night. The following Consent Agenda items were approved: Certified Employments, Certified Resignations, Certified Leave of Absences, Certified Change of Status, Non-Certified Employments, Non-Certified Resignations, Non-Certified Change of Status, Extra-Curricular Employments, 6/25/12 Board Work Session School Board Meeting Minutes, approval of MSBA membership, Metro ECSU membership, authorization for electronic fund transfers, authorization of lease, purchase, and contract for goods and services, and authorization of petty cash accounts. Administrative Actions approved: Approval of 2012-2015 athletic training contract, designate official depositories, authorization to make payments in advance of board approval, designate official attorneys, resolution awarding the sale of aid anticipation certificates, award the Boeckman Middle School roofing bid, adoption of the 2012-2013 health and safety budgets, approval of child nutrition meal prices, approval of Apple iPad lease agreement, designate official newspaper, approval of 2013-2014 school calendar, resolution establishing dates for filing affidavit of candidacy, approval of 2012-2014 Farmington Association of Building Nurses contract, and establish school board and committee meeting dates, . Reports and communications approved: Board retreat times and topics. The board adopted Policy #FB - Health and Safety Policy. Board members shared their remarks. Adjournment at 8:20 p.m. ____________________________________ This is a summary of the ISD 192 Regular School Board Work Session on Monday, August 13, 2012 with full text available for public inspection on the District website at or District www.farmington.k12.mn.us Office at 421 Walnut Street, Farmington, MN 55024. Chair Lee called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Members Treakle, Sauser, Lee, McKnight, Singewald, Burke, and Superintendent Haugen were present as well as other staff and community members. The following Consent Agenda items were approved: Certified Employments, Certified Resignations, Certified Leave of Absences, Certified Change of Status, Non-Certified Employments, Non-Certified Resignations, Non-Certified Change of Status, Extra-Curricular Employments, 7/9/12 School Board Meeting Minutes, and gifts and donations. Administrative Actions approved: ISD #917 health and safety program budget. Work session discussion topics: Community Survey, iPad procedures and communication, Strategic Planning update and 2012-2013 enrollment. Adjournment at 9:40 p.m. ___________________________________ This is a summary of the ISD 192 Regular School Board Meeting on Monday, August 27, 2012 with full text available for public i n s p e c t i o n o n t h e D i s t r i c t w e b s i t e at or District www.farmington.k12.mn.us Office at 421 Walnut Street, Farmington, MN 55024. Chair Lee called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Members Sauser, McKnight, Lee, Treakle, Singewald and Superintendent Haugen were present as well as other staff and community members. Superintendent Haugen shared the good news and gave an update on the early adopter program, Schoology and enrollment. Ms. Robyn Gambucci and Ms. Allison Fuller, parents, spoke about class size concerns. The following Consent Agenda items were approved: July and August Claims and Accounts, Certified Employments, Certified Resignations, Certified Leave of Absences, Certified Change of Status, Non-Certified Employments, Non-Certified Resignations, Non-Certified Leave of Absence, Non-Certified Change of Status, Extra-Curricular Employments, 08/13/12 Board Work Session Minutes. Reports and communications approved: MCA test results. Administrative Actions approved: Resolution relating to the election of school board members and calling the school district general election, and approval of the 2012 revised strategic plan. Board members shared their remarks. Adjournment at 7:33 p.m. ____________________________________ This is a summary of the ISD 192 Regular School Board Work Session on Monday, September 10, 2012 with full text available for public inspection on the District website at www.farmington.k12.mn.us or District Office at 421 Walnut Street, Farmington, MN 55024. Chair Lee called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Members Sauser, Singewald, Treakle, Lee, Burke and Superintendent Haugen were present as well as other staff and community members. The following Consent Agenda items were approved: Certified Employments, Certified Leave of Absences, Non-Certified Employments, Non-Certified Resignations, Non-Certified Change of Status, Extra Curricular Employments and 08/27/12 School Board Meeting Minutes. Work Session Discussion Topics: Advanced refunding bond issues, food service changes, first day of school report and district memberships update. Policy # IMA - Acceptable Use of District Technology and Policy #IMB - Consent for Publishing Student Work and Media Release were presented for first reading. Adjournment at 8:29 p.m. 3173932 10/5/12

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This is a summary of the Independent School District No.194 Regular School Board Meeting on Tues, September 11, 2012 with full text available for public inspection on the district website at www.isd194.k12.mn.us or District Office at 8670 210th Street W., Lakeville, MN 55044 The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. followed by pledge of allegiance. All board members and administrators were present except Kathy Lewis. Consent agenda items approved: minutes of the meetings on August 28; employment recommendations, leave requests and resignations; payment of bills & claims as presented and donations. Recommended actions approved: 6th grade ELA resources; Resolution providing for the sale of general obligation school building refunding bonds; cabinet salary proposal. Adjournment at 7:47 p.m. ___________________________________ This is a summary of the Independent School District No. 194 Special Board of Education Meeting on Monday, September 17, 2012 with full text available for public inspection on the district website at or 8670 210th www.isd194.k12.mn.us Street W., Lakeville, MN 55044 The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. All board members and administrators were present except Mr. Massaros. Discussion held: 2013 proposed property tax levy and establishing hearing date, time and location. Meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m. 3169041 10/5/12

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Dakota County library card: Ticket to free magazine downloads by Laura Adelmann Sun Thisweek

Dakota County library card holders can download magazines onto any webconnected device for free and never worry about returning it. “We’re the first (library) system in the state to have it,” said Farmington Library Manager Mary Scheide in reference to Zinio, a service that allows library card holders to browse about 150 magazines available free for download through the Dakota County library system. Sheide had downloaded National Geographic and was browsing through stunning photographs on an

iPad. “Look at the quality,” she said. “You see it exactly as it appears in print.” To use the service, users create a library account to select magazines and a Zinio.com account to view them with their current Dakota County or South St. Paul library card. Once downloaded, users can keep the magazine stored on their device and never incur a late fee. “You can download it to your device, get offline and read it later, depending on the device you have,” Scheide said. Multiple people can download magazines at once, so, unlike e-books

through the library system, users do not have to wait for a copy to be returned to download and read it. Titles include Consumer Reports, Country Living, Newsweek, Men’s Health, Rolling Stone, Good Housekeeping, Family Handyman, Every Day with Rachael Ray, Martha Stewart and Weight Watchers. For more information or to set up an account, go to Dakota County’s website, www.dakota.co.dakota. mn.us. Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Farmington Library Manager Mary Scheide reviews a list of magazines she downloaded for free onto an iPad using a new service available to Dakota County library card holders.

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Dakota County’s involvement. Harris said he was “absolutely appalled” to see the Minnesota River’s polluted condition between Mankato and LeSueur during a recent trip. Gaylord said the Minnesota River is polluting the Mississippi River as well, calling it “crucial” to get the river cleaned up. “It’s important to do it,” Gaylord said. “This organization isn’t getting it done.” Other entities have also pulled out, and it is expected under its current structure that the River Board will run out of funding for staffing and expenditures within its next fiscal year. “It’s probably time to get out,” Krause said. “Make it fail, and maybe the state will get on board and do something to make those counties out there abide by the rules and the laws and not pollute that river,” Schouweiler agreed. “There’s a great saying,” she said. “When the horse is dead, dismount.”

lar to ones that occurred a decade or so ago in Dakota County with the Vermillion River Watershed, said Dakota County Commissioner Joe Harris. After years of controversy stalling action, Dakota County took over governance of the Vermillion River Watershed and conflicts were resolved. A governance structure was established, a fee structure was set and river clean-up activities have been accomplished. Similar action is needed by the state to clean up the Minnesota River, Harris said. Commissioners Paul Krause, Nancy Schouweiler, Will Branning and Kathleen Gaylord agreed. Commissioner Liz Workman agreed with Egan, who argued against pulling out, because the River Board is going to hire a neutral facilitator to bring the parties together and devise a new governance structure and establish financing parameters. Workman voted to stay Laura Adelmann is at laura. in the organization because adelmann@ecm-inc.com or she feared further destruc- facebook.com/sunthisweek. tion of the river without

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decisions. “I want all members of the community to have direct ownership in Lakeville schools,” Lind said. He talked about having committees for nonparents and senior citizens, in addition to the current parent committees. Harmening said there needs to be “a shared community vision,” which is “critical to the success of the schools.” Keliher, the board’s current chair, also said she wanted to increase engagement with the community. For Erickson, the board’s treasurer, at least part of better engagement is a transparent budget process. Building on the fiscal focus, Keliher said she wants to ensure that part of stabilizing the budget is “aligning (employee) contracts more with corporate America.” A recent survey by consultant Springsted indicated that Lakeville voters would approve an operating levy referendum worth an average $164 increase annually in property tax per household.

21A beyond what the survey says people would approve, she said. Erickson, a vocal supporter of the 2010 technology levy referendum, also emphasized that needs must be well-defined. Lind said if elected he would not support anything over the $164 threshold. In closing remarks, all candidates attested to their dedication to providing Lakeville’s students with a quality, forward-thinking education within challenging fiscal restraints. The next chamber-sponsored debate focuses on mayoral candidates. It is at 6:45 p.m. on Oct. 9 at City Hall. There is a City Council candidate forum the following Tuesday, same time and place. The forum for state legislative candidates takes place on Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. at Crystal Lake Golf Club during the chamber’s membership luncheon. Aaron Vehling can be reached at aaron.vehling@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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However, the numbers indicate that the amount would not be enough to stave off budget cuts. In 2010 there were three levy questions: One to renew the current funding level, one to expand on that to mitigate cuts and another to fund technology efforts. Only the status quo question was approved. The candidates were asked about a new potential levy referendum in relation to the Springsted results. The levy would be on a ballot in November 2013 with funds available to the district in the 2014-2015 school year. They all agreed that a levy passage is possible if the budget is transparent. It is not enough to just ask for money with no road map, they said. “We have to work to define need,” Harmening said. Keliher said the district must “prioritize knowing we can’t have it all.” Things such as STEM programming or maintaining or reducing class sizes require levy funding alone

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“We are no longer waiting for the future to come to us,” he said. Community surveys have indicated that the public generally supports the tech initiatives. A 2010 technology levy referendum “missed being approved by only 132 votes,” Erickson said. “I’m encouraged by the future for iLearn.” Lind said new technology encouraged him as well, but “we must remember technology is a tool and not an end unto itself,” he said. The audience of about 30 people was not allowed to ask questions of the candidates – chamber Executive Director Todd Bornhauser said this was because of time constraints. A number of the audience members sported T-shirts in favor of their preferred candidate. The candidates were asked what their top three priorities were. The challengers emphasized addressing ever-increasing class sizes, especially at the elementary level. “Class size is a real challenge,” Harmening said. “My fourth-grade daughter is sitting in a class of 34 students.” All candidates advocated for more community engagement and input into district

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Walk for homeless animals slated for Oct. 6 The Tour de Fur animal walk will be hosted as a Girl Scout Gold Award event on Saturday, Oct. 6, at Savage Community Park. Bring an item donation per person to enjoy the walk, participate in pet contests, shop from petthemed vendors, and support the cause of homeless animals.

Appropriate donations include pet food, toys, collars, leashes, clean towels and blankets. Schedule: 10 a.m., registration; 10:30 a.m., walk begins; 11 a.m., visit vendors and eat; 11:30 a.m., look-alike, costume and mystery contests. Contact Meagen and Laura at tourdefur@ gmail.com with questions.

Senior Day at IMAX Senior Citizen Day is Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the Great Clips IMAX Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo, 12000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley. Complimentary coffee and refreshments will be served at 9 a.m. The film, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West,â&#x20AC;? will begin at 10 a.m. Cost is $6.50. For questions or group reservations, call (952) 9979714 or email cpurfeerst@ imax.com.