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Man vandalizes All Saints altar during Mass April 9 Off-duty police officer, parishioners restrain man who threw liquid, yelled ‘I hate Christians’ by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

A Lakeville man is facing charges in Dakota County after he allegedly desecrated the altar during Mass on April 9 at All Saints Catholic Church. Towa rd the begin- Steven Fay ning of the service at the Lakeville church, Steven Richard Fay, 34, approached the altar, turned toward the parishioners and opened a jar containing a yellow liquid believed to be urine, according to the criminal complaint. He proceeded to pour the liquid on the altar, the complaint said, which sullied the altar’s linen adorn-

ment and stained the Book of Gospels. As Fay attempted to leave the church, an off-duty police officer from South Dakota sought to restrain Fay, but Fay fought back, said Lakeville Police Chief Thomas Vonhof. The criminal complaint only identifies the off-duty officer by the initials “J.G.� “The man took a swing (at the police officer),� Vonhof said. After J.G. was able to restrain him, Fay slipped out of his jacket and made a run for it, the complaint said. Parishioners stepped in to assist J.G. with restraining Fay. According to the complaint, while the parishioners were holding him down, Fay yelled, “I hate Christians.�

Father Thomas Wilson said the man was not a parishioner and was not familiar to him. Wilson said that on Saturday evening the archdiocese gave him permission to reconsecrate the altar, which he did on Sunday morning before Mass. Wilson said the event was shocking, and that most property crimes involving churches he has encountered have centered on stolen property, not vandalism. “By all accounts, it’s a disturbed man,� he said. Fay has been in the Dakota County Jail since Saturday. He is being charged with one count of seconddegree criminal damage to property. E-mail Aaron Vehling at aaron. vehling@ecm-inc.com.

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Farmington Schools Superintendent Brad Meeks talked with district staff after the April 11 Farmington School Board meeting where several speakers cited concerns about recent leadership changes, including Meeks’ resignation.

Is Burke to blame for Farmington School Board problems? Burke considered resigning from the board by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

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Two vehicles struck each other near Pizza Hut on Kenrick Avenue in Lakeville on Monday morning. According to police, one car failed to yield to the other, resulting in a collision and one of the vehicles flipping over; the injuries were not life-threatening.

He has been censured by fellow 2010 Farmington School Board members for allegedly violating board conduct codes, investigated for possible violations of data privacy laws, publicly criticized for recent district upheaval and may be drawn into a legal battle related to the investigation. So, has Farmington School Board Member Tim Burke considered resigning from the school board? “Yeah, I did,� Burke said, noting that he strongly contemplated the option this past November, December and early January. Burke said at the time, he consulted others for advice about the option. “Not one of them said I should quit,� Burke said. Since making that decision, Burke has been criticized by commenters on ThisweekLive.com, by speakers during the public comment portion of meetings, and fellow board

members have voiced frustrations about his actions during meetings. B u r k e ’s public batTim Burke tles with Superintendent Brad Meeks have led to some accusations that Burke is to blame for Meeks’ resignation, a contention Burke denies. “The things that have caused him to resign were not things I did ‌ I think there were issues he had to deal with and chose not to,â€? Burke said. Meeks did not return calls seeking comment. Tensions, heightened in the district for years, have recently been magnified by the additional resignations of the district’s human resources director and finance director. Additionally, the board is struggling with arduous budget decisions. In March, the board passed an unexpected vote to cut the director of administrative services position and three support staff members. Those kinds of major

Annual People’s Fair returns to Lakeville Celebration of diversity enters its 13th year by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The 2010 Census Bureau numbers indicate Lakeville’s non-white residents comprise 11 percent of the population, an increase from 6 percent in 2000. So it may seem as if diversity is in its nascent stages in Lakeville; but it is not. Since 1999, Lakeville public schools and area businesses have sponsored the People’s Fair, a celebration of the city’s many diverse groups of people. The event celebrates its 13th year from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on April 19 at Lakeville North High School. Featuring the diverse musical, culinary and artistic creations of both local students and an array of guests, the People’s Fair is designed to “present diversity in a positive

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The Mu Daiko Taiko Drummers will be among the groups performing at Lakeville’s 13th annual People’s Fair, a celebration of the diversity in Lakeville. light,� said Renee Brekken, public schools Community tional component (to it),� enrichment and market- Education. said Brekken, who is spearing director for Lakeville “There’s also an educa- heading the event along

with a committee of community members. “People are able to learn about people and groups different from themselves.� Students from all of District 194’s schools are involved, as are community members and guests, Brekken said. The Duniya Drum and Dance group, led by master drummer Fode Bangoura, will perform its West African rhythms. Mu Daiko Taiko, a group that performs Japanese drumming worldwide, will offer its brand of rhythmic persuasion. Two local dance schools will also contribute to the entertainment. Holly’s Centre Stage Dance and the South Metro Dance Academy will each put on a performance sourced in the diverse expressions of humanity. See Fair, 9A

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More ISD 192 students plan for college, try drugs by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Most Farmington students are planning for college while avoiding alcohol and illegal drugs. But starting at younger ages, between 13 and 14 years old, some are engaging in risky behavior that includes drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana or hashish, a more potent form of marijuana. According to results of the Minnesota Student Survey, given every three years to sixth-, ninth-, and 12thgrade students, between 1 and 3 percent of those surveyed said they were under 10 years old when they first tried marijuana. No sixth-graders reported smoking the drug, but its use has risen among ninthand 12th-grade students since 2007, the last time the See Students, 16A

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decisions and changes have motivated principals, teachers and parents to raise concerns at board meetings about district direction and the board’s leadership style. Many of the speakers have intimated Burke is to blame for parts of the district’s situation and news coverage that some have said hurts the reputation of Farmington and its schools. At the April 11 meeting, parent Amee Christensen said she’s frustrated “one member of this board� has allowed the district to be cast in a negative and demeaning light. Bill Donohoe, another district parent, said the school board’s cohesiveness and positive working relationship have been eroded and he questioned whether the board’s focus has been on personal agendas. His comments echoed some that have been directed at Burke on the Thisweek Newspaper website. Burke said Meeks’ resignation was not his goal, but reiterated his belief the district needs new leadership. “Does that translate into me wanting to get him fired? See Burke, 9A

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City’s attributes key to branding label: ‘Farmington Friendly’

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marketing campaign from a few years ago. The Grow Farmington group will continue meeting to further define action items to promote the city. Some have envisioned Farmington as a unique destination, and plans are underway to develop events, including a bike race, that may also draw people to enjoy the city. This summer, one of the Grow Farmington initiatives will be readily

apparent just by entering business areas of the city. Together, business owners have donated funds to sponsor a cleanup day with hot dogs for volunteers. Money they collected will also be used to beautify the business areas with flower-filled hanging baskets and big pots lining the streets. Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

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A local merchant’s friendly wave or the lure of a rare cold-water trout stream will be keys to marketing Farmington’s business community. During Grow Farmington meetings, business and city leaders are defining a branding initiative they hope will help set the city apart and drive interest in local shopping. At a March 30 Grow Farmington meeting, participants selected “Farmington Friendly� as its slogan, said City Planner Lee Smick. That slogan reflects how local businesses know their customers by name and greet them downtown. But some concerns were cited that the slogan mimics “Friendly Fridley,� and a car dealership slogan. Grow Farmington members discussed how conflicts could be minimized by emphasizing the “Farmington� portion of the slogan, said Smick. Another slogan, “A Community Runs Through It,� was also considered because it denotes the tranquility of the Vermillion River, probably Farmington’s most popular geographical feature. A branding subcommittee has also been formed to devise the logo and colors, Smick said. Branding is a marketing strategy meant to make the goods and services sold by a particular business or area distinct from all others. According to the

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American Marketing Association, branding is an important tool intended to attract attention, build credibility, and strengthen consumer loyalty. During Grow Farmington meetings, business leaders have said they intend to build the branding slogan by posting it on all their marketing materials. Other slogans that were considered include Photo by Laura Adelmann “My Farmington� and Michelle Overbey, owner of Shidor on Third Street in Farm- “Farmington First,� a ington, laughs with a customer as she wraps her purchases before putting them in a bag.

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Agendas ISD 194 School Board

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Following is the agenda for the 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 18, community meeting by the ISD 194 School Board at Kenwood Trail Middle School, 19455 Kenwood Trail.

Following is the agenda for the 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, study session of the ISD 194 School Board in the District Office Board Room, 8670 210th St. W., Lakeville.

1. Preliminary Actions a. Call to Order 1. Preliminary Actions b. Roll Call a. Call to Order c. Public Comment b. Roll Call d. Agenda Additions 2. Presentation a. Attendance Area Adjust- 2. Discussion a. Elementary School Closure ment Recommendation b. 2011-12 Capital Budget 3. Public Comment Projects 4. Adjournment c. Lakeville North High School Property Discussion 3. Additions to the Agenda 4. Adjournment

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Farmington police arrested three juveniles during the first week of April, according to the department’s April 1-8 incident report. The first juvenile arrest occurred Tuesday, April 5 at Farmington 5 High School. The report states the individual was arrested for liquor consumption at 2:39 p.m., just minutes before the end of the school day at 3:05 p.m. Farmington police arrested another juvenile the next day for possession of drugs and paraphernalia at 5:19 p.m. near the intersection of Elkwood Avenue and Upper 183rd Street West. The third juvenile arrest happened at 11:44 p.m. on Thursday, April 7 at 17 Elm St. The juvenile had fled a peace officer, but not in a motorized vehicle, police said. Other actions by the department April 1-8 included responding to one domestic dispute involving a family and two domestic disputes involving spouses. Farmington police made two adult DWI arrests and responded to a medical crisis on Heritage Way. There were five gun permits issued, and an investigation began into a theft on Denmark Avenue. Laura Adelmann is at news. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

After Thisweek went to print Wednesday afternoon, April 13, the Lakeville school board met in a study session to further discuss the search for a new superintendent to replace Gary Amoroso, whose last day is July 1. Check ThisweekLive. com for a story on the meeting. —Aaron Vehling Gary Amoroso

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Special Meeting Board of Appeal and Equalization Credit River Township NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Board of Appeal & Equalization of the Township of Credit River in Scott County, Minnesota will meet at the Town Hall of said Township at 3:00 pm on Thursday, the 21st day of April, 2011 for the purpose of reviewing and correcting the assessment of said township for the year 2011. All persons considering themselves aggrieved by said assessment, or who wish to complain that the property of another is assessed too low, are hereby notified to appear at said meeting, and show cause of having such assessment corrected. No complaint that another person is assessed too low will be acted upon until the person so assessed or his agent shall have been notified of such complaint. Cathy Haugh Clerk of the Township of Credit River 2563405 4/8-4/15/11

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Porter Duckworth Gary & Margaret Porter of Lakeville and Steve & Erin Duckworth of Lakeville are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Carly Porter & Zach Duckworth. Carly is a 2005 graduate of Lakeville High School and a 2009 graduate of the University of St. Thomas. She received her bachelor’s degree in marketing and entrepreneurship. Carly is currently employed at the University of St. Thomas Admissions Office and is working on her MBA. Zach is 2005 graduate of Lakeville High School and a 2009 graduate of the University of St. Thomas. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and entrepreneurship. Upon graduation, Zach commissioned as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and is currently serving as an Infantry Platoon Leader. He will deploy the summer of 2011. He is currently employed with Edina Realty as a Realtor. An April wedding is planned at the University of St. Thomas.

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Age 75, of Savage, died Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at her residence surrounded by her sons. She was born in Green Isle, MN, August 6, 1935, the daughter of Guy and Margaret (Smith) Hert. Jeanette and Elmer Machacek were married September 27, 1958, in Veseli, MN. She had been employed by Cub Foods as a cashier, and United Parcel Services in the customer service department. Jeanette was currently a member of the Prior Lake V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Post 6208 and a member and past president of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary in Savage. She enjoyed playing bingo, and collecting coins for her grandkids. Survivors include her 3 sons, Jim of Savage, Bill and wife Jane of Eagan, Tim and wife Katie of Burnsville; 3 grandchildren, Erin, Joe, and Jack. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer; son, John; parents; brothers, Francis and Billy. Special "Thanks" to friends, Dory, Sharon, and Marvel; and Park Nicollet Hospice. Visitation was Saturday, April 9 from 12-2 PM, followed by Funeral Services at 2 PM, all at St. James Lutheran Church, 3650 Williams Drive, Burnsville. Officiating at funeral service will be Pastor William Nordmark. Interment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements through McNearney Funeral Home in Shakopee, 952-445-2755. www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com

"The Man Down on the Corner", age 88 of Rosemount, passed away April 7, 2011. Kurt served his country during WWII at Tinian, Saipan and during the Occupation of Japan. Kurt was known to many as the fellah perched atop his scooter at the intersection of Highway 3 and 124th Street. They may have seen him hundreds of times, but probably didn't know his name. Kurt would always say "It beats sitting around and watching TV all day." Kurt was born in Germany. His family settled in Rosemount when he was just a toddler, and he's lived there all his life. Kurt was a star quarterback in his time as a member of the Rosemount High School football team. After graduating in 1942, he was inducted into the school's football hall of fame. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946 stationed in the South Pacific with Rosemount's 34th Division. After working for his father in the shoe business until the late '50's Kurt worked at Corrigan Electric in Rosemount among other places. Kurt enjoyed being active hunting fishing and going to football games. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Betty Ann; children Paul (Ann) Schneider and Linda (Jeff) Johnson; also by his canine friend, Buster. Funeral service was held Monday April 11, 2011 at the White Funeral Home, 901 3rd St., with visitation was on Sunday (4/10) from 4-8 PM and one hour prior to service. Memorials will be donated to Prolife Across America. A special thank you to the staff at Trinity Care Center in Farmington. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. White Funeral Home, Farmington 651-463-7374

Age 79, of Burnsville, formerly of De Graff, MN, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at the North Memorial Residential Hospice in Brooklyn Center. A devout man of faith, Jerry was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savage and a resident of Burnsville for over forty years. Deeply devoted to his wife Anne, he was the father of 8 children, 18 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He shared his love of music with others, performing in hundreds of concerts in Minnesota and throughout the world. With Anne at his side, Jerry also performed for residents in local nursing homes and continued to entertain others even after Anne's death in 2008. Jerry brought music and laughter to our family gatherings and holidays, and was without question, the leader of our band. Eternally reunited with Anne in heaven, we will miss his gentle smile, his contagious laughter, and his wisdom, but his song will live in our hearts forever. Jerry is preceded in death by his wife Anne and brother Michael. He is survived by children Daniel (Liz), John (Julie), Teresa (Tom), Melinda, Mike (Marianne), Steve (Shelly), Patricia (Bob), Chris (Michelle), and sisters Mary Ellen (Phil), Isabella (Stan) and brother Frank (Bonnie). Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, April 11, at 10 AM, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4625 W. 125th St., Savage. Interment St. John the Baptist Cemetery. Visitation was at the CHURCH Sunday from 5-8 PM, with a Rosary Service at 7:30 PM. Visitation was also on Monday from 9-10 AM. Memorials preferred to the Alzheimer's Association-Minnesota/North Dakota Chapter, 4550 W. 77th St., Suite 200 Minneapolis, 55435. Arrangements through McNearney Funeral Home, 1220 E. 3rd Ave., Shakopee, MN 55379, 952-445-2755. www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com

Robert Ellison Lynn ‘Captain Bob’ Age 76 of Burnsville, passed away on April 4, 2011 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis, MN. Bob retired from Northwest Airlines in 1990. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ellison and Beulah (nee’ Lewis) Lynn. He is survived by loving wife of 53 years, Ann (nee’ Rykken) Lynn; children, Roberta (Mark) Niver, Barbara (Marc) Minguet and Debora Blowers; grandchildren, Grant, Blake and Bryce Niver, Celine, Nicole and Christopher Minguet, Andrew, Jonathan, Elliot and Amanda Blowers; brother James ‘Mike’ (Linda) Lynn. Captain Bob was a former Northwest Pilot and served his country as a Naval Aviator in the U.S. Navy. Memorial Service was held on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the White Funeral Home, 14560 Pennock Avenue, Apple Valley with visitation 1 hour prior to service at the Funeral Home. White Funeral Home Apple Valley 952-432-2001

Catherine M. Eilen Catherine M. Eilen age 85 of Hampton, passed away on April 9, 2011. At the Trinity Care Center in Farmington. Catherine cooked the hot lunch meals at St. Mathias School for many years while also catering many weddings. She also was a part time assistant clerk at the Hampton post office for many years. She took pride in her beautiful garden, and was so proud of her flowers. She is preceded in death by parents, John and Elizabeth Eilen; sister, Theresa Eilen and brother, Ralph Eilen. Survived by sister, Mary Lou (Leo) Holzmer; sister in law, Betty Eilen and special niece Linda (Charles) Smith and many nieces and nephews, Mass of Christian Burial was held 11 AM Tuesday (4/12) at St. Mathias Catholic Church in Hampton, MN with visitation 1 hr prior to Mass at Church, Interment Church Cemetery. On line condolences at: www.whitefuneralhomes.com White Funeral Home Farmington 651 463 7374

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Margaret Gjerning Age 85, of Farmington passed away on April 11, 2011. Margaret is preceded in death by husband, Harold and sister, Dorothy (Arnold) Volkert. Survived by loving children, Karen (Dan) Whittier, Dale (Nancye) Gjerning and 2 great grandchildren and sister, Harriet Fossum. Funeral service 11AM, Friday, (4/15) at Farmington Lutheran Church, 20600 Aikin Rd, Farmington with visitation prior to service at church. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. White Funeral Home Farmington 651 463 7374. www.whitefuneralhomes.com

January 31, 1934 - April 4, 2011. Ann Joan Peterson, age 76 of Lakeville, passed away on April 4, 2011. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Quinn; parents and her sister, Carol Dyer. Ann is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Arlyn; children, Kenneth Dedie, Debra Bittle, Lynette Fredrickson, Larry (Dorine) Peterson, Thomas Peterson, Terry Peterson and Richard Peterson, 19 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren; siblings, Meriel Freiman and Arlene Krall. Funeral Service was held Friday (4/8) at Christiania Lutheran Church, 26691 Pillsbury Avenue, Lakeville with visitation (4/7) at the White Funeral Home, 20134 Kenwood Trail (Cty Rd. 50), (952-469-2723) and 1 hour prior to service at church. Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis. White Funeral Home Lakeville 952-469-2723 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

PUBLIC NOTICE NEW MARKET TOWNSHIP REQUEST FOR QUOTES New Market Township is requesting quotes for hauling approximately 4,500 tons of gravel on a per ton basis. Separate quotes (If Applicable) from the following three locations: Kraemer Mining - Burnsville, Castle Rock Products - Randolph, and Bryan Rock - Shakopee to various roads in New Market Township. Contractor must have certificate of 1.5M insurance. Quotes must be submitted to New Market Township Hall, LeRoy Clausen - Clerk, 8950 230th St E. Lakeville, Mn 55044, Tele # 952 461 1920 by noon Tuesday May 3, 2011. Quotes will be reviewed and awarded at the Regular Meeting, Tuesday May 3, 2011 at 7:30 PM. Published by the authority of the Board of Supervisors of New Market Township, Scott County, Mn. LeRoy Clausen Township Clerk 2568326 4/15-4/22/11

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DISTRICT 917 SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS This is a summary of the Intermediate School District 917 Regular School Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, with full text available for public inspection on t h e d i s t r i c t w e b s i t e a t www.isd917.k12.mn.us or the District Office at 1300 145th Street East, Rosemount, MN 55068. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM. The meeting was held at 150 E. Marie, West St. Paul, MN. Board Members Present: Dan Cater, Deb Clark, Vicki Roy, Tom Ryerson, Kathy Lewis, Veronica Walter. Board Members Absent: Jill Lewis, Vanda Pressnall. Administrators Present: Melissa Schaller, Dan Hurley. Others present: Linda Berg, John Huenink, Don Williams, Claudette and John Lamprecht, Carol Singer, Valerie Dosland, DaniLeigh Wolfe, Megan Anderson and Clark Rose. Good news reports were presented. The following Consent Agenda items were approved : minutes, personnel, bills to be paid, investment report, and wire transfers. Valerie Dosland, Lobbyist for the Intermediates, reported on the legislative session. Carol Singer and Claudette Lamprecht were award the Special Education Employee and Teacher of the Winter Quarter. John Huenink, with Kraus Anderson, reported on the Deferred Maintenance Plan for Alliance Education Center. Motions passed to close the print center and repurpose a portion of that budget for the replacement of technology and software for the Graphic Program; rename the Secondary Schools in District 917 to Dakota County Area Learning School (DCALS) "Home of Career and Technical Education" and Dakota County Area Learning School (DCALS-North), "Home of Career and Technical Education; approve District 917 in offering a High School Diploma option from our Dakota County Area Learning School; and approve the Pathways to Employment Grant award in the amount of $4,600. Vanda Pressnall will stay on the calendar committee. Adjournment at 7:09 PM. 2567571 4/15/11

PUBLIC NOTICE Farmington Area Public Schools Attention: Food Service Management Companies The Farmington Area Public School District is requesting proposals for school foodservice management services. The Food Service Management Company would provide management services according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations and guidelines and Minnesota Department of Education guidelines. Food Service Management Companies and/or their representatives may submit proposals to: Farmington Area Public School District 421 Walnut Street Farmington, MN 55024 The Farmington Area Public School District Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals or to accept the proposal that is in the best interest of the school district. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is schedu l e d f o r A p r i l 2 1 , 2 0 1 1 a t 1 0 : 0 0 A M. Meeting will be held at the District Services Center, 421 Walnut St, Farmington MN. All proposals must be submitted no later than 3:00 PM on May 2nd, 2011. All proposals should be delivered in a sealed envelope and addressed to the Farmington Area Public School District and be clearly marked: Food Service Management Proposal. 2561631 4/8-4/15/11

William G. Darsow

Age 87 of Farmington, passed away on April 8, 2011. William served his country in the United States Army and was a member of the Farmington American Legion. He is preceded in death by wife of 60 years, Virginia; brother, Oney Darsow; sisters, Elna (James) Veschucio, Aurelia Groth and Sylvia Lee. Survived by loving children, Marcella (Ludwig) Ohmann, Marlene (Gene) Hensel, Maxine (Howard) Storlie and Rodney Darsow; sisters, Verna Artwohl and Doris Darsow; 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will took place on Monday, (4/11), at 12 noon at Trinity Lutheran Church, 600 Walnut Street, Farmington. Visitation was 2 hrs prior to service at the church. Interment, Farmington Lutheran Cemetery White Funeral Home, Farmington 651 463 7374

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Jeanette A. Machacek

Jessica Lage, daughter of Tom and Claire Lage of Apple Valley, MN and Bennett Isabella, son of Mike and Val Isabella of Burnsville, MN, announce their engagement. Jessica is a 2002 graduate of Apple Valley High School and a 2006 graduate of The College of Saint Benedict. She earned a degree in Elementary Education and Science. Bennett is a 2001 graduate of Apple Valley High School and a 2008 graduate of Marquette Dental School in Milwaukee, WI. He is currently a dentist at Dakota Dental Clinic in Apple Valley, MN. A May 14th, 2011 wedding is planned at Risen Savior Church in Burnsville.

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Farmington Public Schools, invites lump sum bids for the construction work for the remodeling of the Pool Changing Rooms at the Dodge Middle School 4200 West 208th.St. Farmington, Minnesota, in accordance with bidding documents prepared by MLA Architects, Inc. PROJECT SCOPE The project consists of remodeling of the existing storage space changing rooms. This work includes general, mechanical and electrical construction. BID DATE All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "Dodge Middle School Pool Changing Rooms Remodeling" and arrive at the District Services Center; 421 Walnut, Farmington, Minnesota, 55024,attention Jeff Priess on or before Friday April 22, 2011 at 10:00 AM. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. PLACE OF OPENING Bids will be received and opened at the District Services Center, 421 Walnut, Farmington, Minnesota, 55024. EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS Bidding documents may be examined at the Architect's office: MLA Architects Inc. 12 Long Lake Road, Suite 17 St. Paul, MN Bidding documents will be available on Thursday, March 31st., 2011. PROCUREMENT OF DOCUMENTS Copies of Bidding Documents may also be obtained from the office of the Architect, 12 Long Lake Road, Suite #17, St. Paul, MN 55115 in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders, upon making a deposit by check in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00) made payable to the Farmington Public Schools. Documents requested to be delivered will be sent by United Parcel Service (UPS) upon receipt of the deposit check and a separate non-refundable check of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) made payable to MLA Architects. BID SECURITY Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid security of 5% of the maximum amount of the bid in the form of a Surety Bond, certified check, cashier's check. The successful prime contract bidder shall furnish Performance and Payment Bonds in the full amount of the contract. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, accept any bid, waive informalities in bids submitted, and waive minor discrepancies in bidding procedures, as it deems to be in its best interest. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) calendar days immediately following the date of receipt of bids. Direct communications regarding issues on this project to Mark Lenz at MLA Architects. Inc. END OF SECTION 00 03 00 2557533 4/8-4/15/11

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Opinion Thisweek Columnist

At the Apple Valley Rotary, civic life lives by Larry Werner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

There’s been a lot of talk in recent years about the decline in civic life. The idea is that we are pulling away from social and civic contacts into cocoons from where we communicate almost exclusively through the Internet or texting, watch movies in home theaters and absorb the opinions of our favorite cable commentators rather than getting involved with people in the community who might think differently. This trend is troubling to those of us who publish newspapers because civic life is at the heart of what we do. We cover the school boards, the city councils and the local activi-

ties and report on what we see and hear. Because our readers are interested in these events, advertisers buy space to reach those readers – who are also potential customers. I was given a chance to talk about the connection between civic life and newspapers Wednesday morning by some folks whose weekly gathering is proof that some still get their kicks from personal contact and community involvement. At Enjoy! restaurant, the Apple Valley Rotary meets weekly for fellowship, networking and fundraising for local causes. Over a hearty breakfast, the Rotarians kick in dollar “fines� for

missing meetings or in gratitude for a daughter’s engagement or a grandchild’s birth. More dollars go into the pot when members can’t answer questions posed by the “fine master.� (Who’s older: Barry Bonds or Brad Pitt?) Following updates on the club’s car raffle, a speaker gets 30 minutes to share. On Wednesday, I got to talk about the idea that newspapers and Rotary clubs have a common interest in preserving the notion of civic life. If people don’t care about what’s going on in their communities, they don’t join groups like Rotary, don’t read local newspapers, and civic life suffers from lack of involvement and lack of information.

Turns out, I was preaching to the choir. Bill Tschohl, the real estate agent who invited me to speak, said he joined Rotary because he likes the opportunity it gives him to be involved, and he said some nice words about his many years of advertising his listings in Thisweek. Tom Goodwin, a member of the Apple Valley City Council, said he has to read our paper to get the straight scoop on what’s happening locally. In these times when we’re fighting for advertising revenue with a half dozen other papers and websites in Dakota County, it’s good to hear there are people out there who appreciate the local newspaper and the role it plays in community life. And it’s good to know that in Apple Valley and the other cities

we serve, Rotary members gather to pledge the flag, discuss community and raise money for local causes. It would make me feel better if more of those at the Rotary meeting – and more of those who read what we write – were a little younger. “It’s a generational thing,� one of the Rotarians said about the declining interest in news and civic life. (And speaking of age, the answer is Brad Pitt. He’s a year older than Barry Bonds.) Larry Werner is editor and general manager of the Dakota County Tribune and Thisweek Newspapers. He can be reached at larry.werner@ecminc.com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Guest Columnist Reuse old police station for seniors, historical society by Wally Potter SPECIAL TO THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

I am writing this in support of the concept to utilize the old Lakeville Police Station on Holyoke Avenue as a Senior Center and Lakeville Area Historical Society facility. This proposal originated in the summer of 2009, at which time the Historical Society Board voted to propose the concept to the city. At that time, we were notified that the Lakeville school district was in the process of determining the feasibility of the district utilizing the facility. After the school district decided not to use the building, a small com-

mittee was formed in 2010 consisting of Wold Architects, representatives from the Senior Center, Historical Society and city staff. The purpose of this committee is to study the feasibility of the Senior Center and Historical Society sharing the building both from a usage and cost standpoint. It was made clear at the onset that new tax dollars were not available for this concept. There have been no funds spent on this study to date by the city. The committee is now reaching a point when we will present our findings to the City Council. This will include building usage plans, cost esti-

mates and funding availability to use the building for this purpose. I only hope that all will actually review and study the proposal with an open mind and keep the long-term usage and benefits to the city in mind. I still express my enthusiasm, as I always have, for the utilization of this building as a Senior Center and Historical Society for the city of Lakeville. The building would provide the Senior Center with much needed additional space for activities, games, exercise areas and socializing and also provide the Historical Society with handicapped accessible space for displays and programs. The lo-

cation of the building is ideal for this usage, being one block from Heritage Library and near Heritage Commons, near downtown and, yes, City Hall. We all read every week about the growth in senior population in Lakeville and the facilities that are being provided for them. I would point out that while the Senior Center has more than 1,000 members, about 650 of these are Lakeville residents. It has been said in recent weeks that senior activities can be provided by senior housing such as Highview Hills, Main Street Manor, Winsor Plaza and others, but that will not

happen with the majority of seniors because only 15 percent, or less than 100, of members actually live in senior housing. Most seniors live in their own homes and commute to use the Senior Center. I hope you will keep informed and join in support of the project. Above all, please let the mayor and City Council know that you support the idea. Wally Potter is a Lakeville resident and the treasurer of the Lakeville Area Historical Society. He was also grand marshal of the 2010 Pan-O-Prog parade.

Letters Merge 192 and 194 To the editor: I want to put this idea in front of the residents and school board members of Farmington and Lakeville school districts. Due to recent developments in both districts I think reasonable savings can be made by merging these two districts together. As both districts are starting to search for new leadership and cost savings I think the opportunity is ripe for

discussions to begin this process. Lakeville’s search could be for a long-term school superintendent who would be able to assume leadership of a combined district serving over 13,000 students. Farmington’s search could be narrowed down to an interim superintendent position that would exist until 60 days past when the merger is formalized. If you look at other combined districts they operate

quite effectively under the direction of one superintendent who is supported by competent support staff at all levels. Consolidations would bring savings in many areas such as administration, community education and transportation. I do not foresee the taxable market value of residential and business properties increasing anytime soon, and we are also starting to see schools being closed as a means to provide cost savings.

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Costs will continue to escalate, new avenues for revenue are simply not available, and we are already employing or looking at several questionable accounting practices to meet budgetary demands. Additionally, recent levy proposals have failed, showing unwillingness by the taxpayers to provide additional funding to either district. I urge that a joint school board meeting be held between the two districts to discuss this issue and formalize a committee to investigate this possibility.

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To the editor: I recently completed my post-graduate work in education at the University of St. Thomas and have a background in education. I’m someone you would think a lawmaker would want to hear from – not the case

where I live and work. The current legislation produced by these lawmakers is a travesty to education. Continuing contract law, commonly known as tenure, allows me to teach not only content, but citizenship and integrity as well. For example, when a student misses my class excessively in a 50day trimester, the student is going to struggle when it comes to learning the material. Often these students may fail. Tenure allows me to hold these students accountable and assign the grade reflective of their work. It allows what I practice not to be held hostage by the politics that take place in St. Paul every day. With a five-year evaluation cycle and standardized assessments used to evaluate my value as a teacher, it is absolutely ludicrous that student attendance not be a cornerstone. How can teachers teach the students who frequently miss school and improve their test scores?

No. 1 ACT scores in the nation, some of the best scores in the world in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, excellent graduation rates, and teachers sharing best practices. Minnesota teachers are excellent. Thanks to the alternative licensure bill that was signed into law, I could be replaced by someone with limited training and education when it comes to teaching kids, someone who sees teaching as a fall-back job until that person can “find something better.� It took me seven years of experience teaching and a master’s degree to earn a salary of $40,000 a year. If a five-year evaluation cycle is put into effect I know in five years the amount of my salary will be what I am truly evaluated on. Is that what is best for kids? TODD KARICH Lakeville Teacher in Farmington School District 192

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Sports Standings Baseball Team

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

Overall W L 2 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 2

Monday, Apr 18 • Lakeville South at Lakeville North, 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Apr 20 • Apple Valley at Lakeville South, 4:15 p.m. • Lakeville North at Eagan , 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Apr 21 • Edina at Lakeville South, 4:15 p.m. • Lakeville North at Minnetonka, 6:30 p.m.

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

Overall W L 3 0 3 0 1 0 2 1 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 2

Monday, Apr 18 • Lakeville South at Lakeville North, 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Apr 20 • Apple Valley at Lakeville South, 4:15 p.m. • Lakeville North at Eagan , 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Apr 21 • Edina at Lakeville South, 4:15 p.m. • Lakeville North at Minnetonka, 4:15 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse Tuesday, Apr 19 • Lakeville North at Bloomington Kennedy, 5:30 p.m. • Lakeville South at Prior Lake, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse Tuesday, Apr 19 • Blake at Lakeville North, 7:30 p.m.. Thursday, Apr 21 • Lakeville North at Bloomington Kennedy, 5:15 p.m. • Lakeville South at Prior Lake, 7 p.m.

Lakeville’s Aaron Crandall helps UMD win national title Teammates Jake Hendrickson, J.T. Brown help bring the Frozen Four title to Duluth by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Photos by Rick Orndorf

Jake Hendrickson and J.T. Brown (top left) take in the action from the bench. Aaron Crandall (top right) watches and Hendrickson (bottom) takes a shot during the NCAA semifinals on April 7 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Rosemount’s J.T. Brown, Burnsville’s Jake Hendrickson and Lakeville’s Aaron Crandall helped the University of Minnesota-Duluth win the Division I national title on Saturday at the NCAA Frozen Four. Brown had an assist in the 3-2 overtime victory against Michigan in the finals at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. He also had a goal and an assist when UMD defeated Notre Dame 4-3 in the semifinals on April 7. For his efforts he was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Frozen Four. Apple Valley also had representation in Nick Larson, who had an assist for Notre Dame in the semifinal loss. Larson grew up in Apple Valley and played for St. Thomas Academy. Brown graduated from Rosemount in 2008 when he was a finalist for Mr. Hockey. Hendrickson led Burnsville to state as a junior in 2007. Lakeville-born Crandall helped St. Thomas win state in 2006. Brown had 16 goals and 21 assists this season and Hendrickson had one goal and four assists. Crandall played in 16 games with a .894 save percentage. Another Rosemount graduate, 2008’s Luke McManus, was on UMD’s roster this season. Andy Rogers is at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Boys Tennis Monday, Apr 18 • Owatonna at Lakeville North, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Apr 19 • Lakeville North at Lakeville South, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Apr 21 • Bloomington Kennedy at Burnsville, 3:30 p.m. • Apple Valley at Lakeville South, 3:30 p.m. • Prior Lake at Lakeville North, 4 p.m.

Softball: Another highly competitive year South Suburban Conference has produced several state champions in the past decade by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

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

Conference W L 2 0 2 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 2

Overall W L 2 0 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 0 2

Tuesday, April 19 • Chaska at Farmington, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21 • New Prague at Farmington, 4:30 p.m.

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

Conference W L 2 0 2 0 1 1 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1

Overall W L 2 0 2 0 1 2 1 2 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 1

Tuesday April 19 • Chaska at Farmington, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21 • Farmington at New Prague, 4:30 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse Monday April 18 • Rochester John Marshall at Farmington, 6:30 p.m.. Thursday, April 21 • Farmington at Chaska/Chanhassen, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse Tuesday, April 19 • Farmington at Chaska, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21 • Farmington at Rochester John Marshall, 6:30 p.m.

Boys Tennis Monday, April 18 • Farmington at Park, 4:15 p.m’ Tuesday, April 19 • Farmington at Red Wing, 4:15 p.m Thursday, April 21 • Farmington at Chanhassen, 4:15 p.m.

Registration open for North volleyball camps Registration for summer volleyball camps at Lakeville North is open at www.Lakevillenorthjuniors.com. Girls from all schools are welcome to attend. There is a youth camp for grades 3-8 from July 11-14 and a high school camp July 18-31 at Lakeville North. Questions can be sent to lnhsvbboosters@charter. net. The registration deadline is May 20.

If you’re searching for a preseason favorite to win the Class AAA state softball title, look south of the river. In the past eight years, teams that make up the South Suburban Conference have won the state title six times, including Burnsville (2010, 2005 and 2004), Rosemount (2006), Eagan (2008) and Eastview (2003). Several teams have a goal of contending right up to early June in 2011. “I think the South Suburban Conference is wide open this season. Just about every game on the schedule is a good matchup,” Eastview coach Mike Haugh said. “With the mound back to 43 feet, the teams with the best defense might just come out on top.”

Lakeville North The Panthers may not

have won a state title, but they’ve come close in the past 10 years. The Panthers have gone to state four times in the past decade and finished as the runner-up twice (as Lakeville High School). Last season the girls went 11-13 with a young team, which is now a year older. For a game that is often decided on an error, the Panthers appear to be set. North has a defensestrong lineup that includes eight players with varsity experience back. Senior pitcher Sarah Rozel made all-conference last season with a 1.31 ERA and 161 strikeouts. She has a familiar face in Katie Englund at first base, who had a .991 fielding percentage last season. She was all-conference honorable mention last season along with catcher Robyn Rohr and outfielder Sarah Nelson. They’ll be joined by

veteran outfielders Kelsey Von Eschen, Maggie Olson and Maggie Sandvig along with Erika Rozell at third and Jessica Meidl at shortstop. With the defense set, the next worry is offense. Sarah Rozell, Englund, Nelson and Meidl had batting averages between .254 and .276, but they’d like to see a few more runs cross the plate in 2011. “As we gain some additional varsity experience we are looking to improve upon last season’s record,” head coach Randy Schmitz said. “We have a good group of hard-working players who have set high goals for themselves and their teammates.” With some experience in the dugout, Schmitz’s goal for North is to compete for a conference and section championship. The Panthers lost their first two opening games to defending state champion Burnsville 4-3 on

April 7 and one of the early favorites in Class AAA, Bloomington Jefferson, 11-2 on April 8. The Panthers got a win against Apple Valley, 4-3, on Monday.

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all-conference and allsection. She hit .392 at the plate while manning the shortstop position. She’ll have Bree Meier with her in the infield. Outfielders Taylor Donnelly, Lindsey Uphoff and Sammi Harris are back as well. Kendall Palfi has returned to the pitching rubber after going 3-1 last season with a 1.26 ERA in six games. She’ll have catcher Molly Olson to throw to; Olson had a 1.000 fielding percentage in 2010. “We have a great group of girls that possess amazing work ethic and drive to compete each and everyday,” Hess said. South defeated Bloomington Kennedy on Monday 7-5 after losing the opener to Eastview 4-2 on April 7.

The Cougars hope to pick up right where they left off in 2010. After going 10-10 during the regular season, South turned up its play in the playoffs, finishing third in Section 3AAA after upsetting Bloomington Jefferson. “I expect us to compete and get better every day so we are playing our best ball at the end of the season,” said Kim Hess, who is in her second year of coaching Lakeville South. It was an exciting way to end the season last year for the young Cougars, who return with a versaAndy Rogers is at tile lineup. Leading the list of re- andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. turning players is Lindsey Kamleiter, who was

Baseball: Teams refining their games for May Several teams still figuring out their lineup as the 2011 baseball season opens by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

One thing every varsity baseball player knows this time of year is not to get too excited or too down. By mid-May, just about every team in the south metro has a legitimate chance at qualifying for state. Last year Burnsville was second in the Lake Conference and second in the state. That isn’t always the norm. In 2009, Eagan had an 11-9 record during the regular season, but won seven of eight to qualify for state. In 2008, Rosemount qualified after going 9-10 during the regular season. In 2006, Apple Valley finished third in the Lake Conference and finished the regular season 10-8. The Eagles went on to win the state title. “That is hard to tell (who’s the favorite) for

every year a team gets hot or a team finally puts it all together and makes a great run,” said Lakeville South coach Al Iversen, who was the coach of the state championship Apple Valley team. Many teams use this time to figure out their lineup and shake off the winter cobwebs. “Games in April really don’t matter,” Eagan coach Rob Walsh said. “The whole key to high school baseball is the section tournament.”

Farmington With a wide open section and conference, there could be an opening for the Farmington baseball team. Last year, Rochester Mayo won the Section 1AAA title to play at state after going 12-8 during the regular season. Hastings made it to the section final four after going 4-16.

Many Farmington players gained valuable experience last season as the Tigers went 5-9 in the Missota and 9-13 overall. “We should be able to score runs and play solid defense,” Tiger head coach Mike Winters said. Outfielder Stephen Barber has returned after hitting .364 last season along with catcher Sebren Baer, who went .260 at the plate. The question is: Can the team find some consistent pitching? “We need to find the guys who want the ball and aren’t afraid to go out there and throw strikes and battle every pitch,” Winters said. Dayne Eich and Zach Wallace have the most experience. The Tigers will also look to Ty Vincent, Cole Luskey, Jonathan Ellis, Nate Graham, Spencer Merle, Drew Hegseth, Andy Morris, and Andrew

Sharratt when trying to find a pitcher. The Tigers’ lineup includes returning players Cole Luskey, Quinn Eden, Tommy Korbein, Zak Payne, Jake Baskerville and Nathan Graham, with hopes of pushing their overall record to above .500 for the first time since 2006. The Tigers kicked things off with a 15-4 loss to Shakopee on April 7.

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little things to get better every day.” Iversen is the new head coach for South, but he’s not new to head coaching in the south metro after being the coach for Apple Valley for 10 years, where he won three Lake Conference championships. His lineup at South is strong in the pitching and hitting department with Donny Mattia, Alex Continenza, Derek Buermann and Matt Erdal back in the dugout. The Cougars started the season with a 7-1 loss to Apple Valley and a 16-15 win against Bloomington Kennedy on April 11. South will play at Lakeville North on Monday. Lakeville South has never defeated North in varsity baseball.

The Cougars hope to maintain the momentum they had at the end of last year when they had their best season ever. Since 2007, the Cougars have steadily gotten better with four wins in 2008, seven in 2009 and 10 in 2010. This year they hope to top that. Rogers is at “We’re looking to finish Andy in the top third of the con- andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. ference,” coach Al Iversen said. “Concentrate on the

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Thisweekend ‘The Story of Music, Stories from Home’

Calendars can be found online at www. ThisweekLive.com

Free music/spoken word event is April 18 at Lakeville arts center

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Gary Holthaus and Lauren Pelon have teamed up to present “The Story of Music, Stories from Home.� Pelon will play a variety of ancient and modern instruments and Holthaus will read from his poems and essays at the 7 p.m. Monday, April 18, event at the Lakeville Area Arts Center.

by Andrew Miller THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Lauren Pelon has a treasure trove of instruments to choose from for her performances. The Red Wing musician’s repertoire of music from the first century to the present has her playing instruments ranging from the commonplace (guitar, penny whistle, dikon). The recipient of a 2011 synthesizer) to the obscure Arts Tour Minnesota grant and tough-to-pronounce (ocarina, doucaine, psalmo- has teamed up with poet

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Gary Holthaus to present “The Story of Music, Stories from Home� at sites throughout the Midwest this year. The free program will be presented at the Lakeville Area Arts Center at 7 p.m. Monday, April 18. Pelon will play a variety of ancient and modern instruments, and Holthaus will read from his poems and essays at the event sponsored by the Lakeville Area Historical Society. Pelon and Holthaus met while both were living in Alaska and have been presenting programs together since 1989. They premiered their current version of “The Story of Music, Stories from Home� at the Jon Hassler Theater in Plain- Andrew Miller is at andrew. view, Minn., in September miller@ecm-inc.com.

theater and arts briefs Dinner and a movie Master poetry class night at IMAX in Eagan The Great Clips IMAX Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley will host Dinner and a Movie Family Night on Monday, April 18. Guests who purchase one adult admission ($9.50) to the 6:30 p.m. showing of “Born to be Wild 3D� will receive one free child’s admission to the movie and a complimentary sandwich from Subway in Apple Valley (while supplies last) before the show. Sandwiches will be served in the lobby beginning at 5:30 p.m.

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‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.’ ISD 191 Community Education & The Play’s the Thing Productions are offering “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.� Summer Musical Theatre Camp for children ages 7-17 at Eagle Ridge Junior High School in Savage July 11 through Aug. 10, with performances on the main stage of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center Aug. 11-13. To register or for more information visit www.communityed191.org or call (952) 707-4150.

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Burnsville author Robert E. Emmick will be at Dunn Bros Coffee from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 16, to sign copies of his book, “How to be Your Own General Contractor: The Easy-to-Follow Guide for Completing That Home Project.� Dunn Bros is at 1603 County Road 42 W., Burnsville.

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I don’t think so, but I’m not unhappy that he’s leaving,â€? Burke said and denied having any personal agenda. “My goal has always been to have a better run school district and higher ‌ academic performance,â€? he said. School Board Chair Tera Lee said she strives to act as a neutral mediator on the board and allow all sides of issues to be shared. It is a difficult job, she said, because “feelings run pretty strong sometimes.â€? She said, “I’d like to have open discussion, disagreements and deliberation without people getting angry, making accusations or taking things personally. It’s important to this district to talk and really hear each other.â€? Board Member Julie Singewald said she believes there needs to be better collaboration among board members. Singewald said Burke doesn’t compromise well, and their relationship became strained after she “didn’t agree with him 100 percent.â€? Burke said he has not always acted in a cordial manner, but “that grew out of how my requests (for district information) were being dealt with.â€? In the past, as recorded in the written report on the board’s 2010 investigation, Burke has been accused by some district personnel of treating them disrespectfully and creating a hostile work environment. However, the report also indicated Farmington School District staff delayed providing in- Laura Adelmann is at laura. formation to Burke and adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

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The culinary offerings will cover a variety of cultures, including Mexican, Chinese and Italian.

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English Language Learner (ELL) students from Kenwood Trail Middle School submit posters representing their countries of origin for display, Brekken said. “The posters will have facts about their countries of origin and say maybe what they miss or liked best about their countries,� she said. Vendors will also be on site selling various African and Hmong jewelry and arts and crafts. Brekken said many local businesses have donated door prizes, including Applebee’s, Brunswick Zone XL, Cosa Nostra, Sawa Japan and Teresa’s. The event is free.

Students in the Lakeville public schools are a large part of the equation. Brekken said students in the schools have been working on artwork and preparing musical performances that speak to the various cultures of Lakeville. For example, Lakeville North’s Massed Choir will sing and students from Christina Huddleston and Cherryview elementary schools will perform their own drum recitals. The diversity isn’t just ethnic: Special Delivery is E-mail Aaron Vehling at aaron. a choir consisting of peo- vehling@ecm-inc.com. ple with special needs.

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reviewed his e-mail and district phone call records to determine his associations. Burke also has supporters who speak out on the Thisweek website. Burke said there are many others who support change in district leadership, but don’t speak out because they are afraid of repercussions. “There remains now a fear by some people of speaking up about their opinions,� Burke said. Singewald agreed with Burke that some may be fearful, but still others may not come forward because they are uncomfortable with public speaking, or not want to collaborate and are unwilling to bend. She said she would like things to improve in the district and for the focus to be on education and doing what’s right for Farmington students. Likewise, Burke said he hopes a new superintendent will bring a new sense of working together with the board, take advantage of the skills and experience of the building principals and change from what he said he believes has been a rigid, “top-down command structure.� He said he feels like some people have blamed him for the district’s problems, but he doesn’t agree with them. “The issues we have weren’t of my making,� he said. Burke said he expects new leadership will bring improvements in the district. “It comes down to having people in place you trust,� he said.

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

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Burnsville High School’s Envision Academy will close by Jessica Harper THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

After only two years, Envision Academy at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center will close at the end of the school year due to lagging enrollment. “It’s disappointing, especially for the students involved,� said Dave Helke, principal of Burnsville High School. “It was a great program.� The Burnsville-EaganSavage School District had hoped the magnet program would draw nearly 100 stu-

dents, but only 40 enrolled this year. That is 26 fewer students than the previous year. The program was projected to have only 38 students next school year, Helke said. The academy was one of several magnet programs launched in 2009 as part of a state-mandated plan to reduce racial imbalances between the Burnsville-EaganSavage district and the nearby Lakeville school district, which was 25 percent less diverse than District 191. The idea of magnet

schools is to create a more integrated education experience by, for example, attracting white students from Lakeville and students of color from Burnsville to Envision Academy. The program enables students to take music, dance and theater classes at the Performing Arts Center in Burnsville and all other courses at Burnsville High School. By studying at the PAC, students are given an opportunity to work with professionals and arts groups such

as the James Sewell Ballet. The district pays $135,000 to lease space at the PAC, and $90,000, which is reimbursed by the state, to transport students to and from the academy. Staffing Envision costs $170,000 more each year – which is covered by state and local funding – than it would if students attended Burnsville High School full time. All four instructors at the academy will be let go at the end of the school year, Helke said. Helke said he is unsure

why the program lacked sufficient interest. “I don’t know if it was the wrong design, or not the right time ... or if our marketing didn’t get the right niche,� he said. “It’s hard to pinpoint it down.� While designing the program, some School Board members suggested that it would attract more students if the academy were a permanent fixture in the Heart of the City, with students attending arts classes at the PAC and academic classes in leased commercial space

nearby. Although students will no longer be able to take classes at the PAC, music and arts programs are abundant at Burnsville High School, Helke said. “We are still committed to supporting and developing quality programming here at the high school in music and theater, and plan to do a lot more in media arts with our TV studio,� he said. E-mail Jessica Harper at: jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com

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cerns and views about district direction. This time it was parents calling for stability in the district and among board members. Farmington parent Amee Christensen cited many examples of positive school programs and student progress, but noted problems in the district related to recent public board disputes and district leadership resignations. She and several other speakers asked for open discussion and interaction with the School Board members. Board members responded positively to the suggestion. Board Chair Tera Lee suggested a monthly meeting to conduct dialogue among the board, community and staff, calling it “an opportunity for all to be heard and respected.� Similar listening sessions have been successful during past times of conSee Dialogues, 15A

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cern, said Board Member Julie McKnight, who suggested now is a good time to resurrect the idea. Board Member Tim Burke agreed and suggested that while any concern should be open for discussion, one topic be emphasized at each meeting. Discussion would not be restricted to that topic, but staff and board members could be prepared with information for the meeting. He suggested the first topic might be the superintendent search process. Board Member Melissa Sauser said the suggested meeting locations should rotate at various school sites to make them more convenient for people to attend.

Two Lakeville men were seriously injured when they tried to flee a squad car Sunday night, according to police reports. Jacob Patton and John Donaldson, both 18, were in a 1999 Chevrolet van when Patton lost control of the vehicle near the intersection of 188th Street and Kenwood Trail, causing the van to veer off the roadway, roll over and hit a tree. Patton and Donaldson were both wearing seat belts and had to be extricated by rescue personnel. Patton sustained serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to Hennepin County Medical Center, Lakeville police said. Donaldson also sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to North E-mail Aaron Vehling at aaron. Memorial Hospital. According to police, the vehling@ecm-inc.com.

incident started with reckless driving. Someone reported a van driving recklessly in a residential neighborhood, which was followed by an officer’s visit to the area. The officer activated the emergency lights on his squad car and attempted to block the street to stop the van. To avoid this, Patton allegedly drove over a lawn and around the car, fleeing quickly along Kenwood Trail for several blocks. Eventually, the van crashed. Allina Ambulance, North Aircare and Lakeville Fire and Rescue units also responded to the crash. Police did not know if alcohol was involved. Lakeville police and the State Patrol are still investigating.

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Students/from 1A survey was conducted. Percentages of ninthgraders who said they had smoked pot or hash in the last 30 days doubled from 5 percent to 10 percent of the girls and more than doubled from 8 percent to 17 percent of the ninthgrade boys in those three years. Likewise, 18 percent of senior boys admitted to smoking pot or hash in the 2010 survey versus 13 percent in 2007. Senior girls also showed an increase, but it was one percentage point, from 15 percent to 16 percent saying they had smoked the drug. Six percent of male and female ninth-graders said they used drugs or alcohol during school, as did

6 percent of male seniors. Almost 20 percent of 12th-grade males reported using drugs or alcohol right after school. That time of the day also ranked high for alcohol or drug use by 13 percent of ninth-grade boys and 9 percent of ninthgrade girls. While alcohol use among 12th-graders has decreased since 2007, more senior girls (54 percent) than boys (47 percent) say they have consumed alcohol in the past year. Alcohol use has increased among all Farmington sixth- and ninthgraders, but the most dramatic increase is a 10 percent jump (from 30 percent to 40 percent) in the number of ninthgrade girls reporting to

have drank alcohol in the past year. Sixth-grade girls reporting alcohol use in the past year doubled from 2 percent to 4 percent, and 32 percent of ninth-grade boys admitted that same level of usage as compared to 28 percent of them in 2007. Presenting some of the survey results at the Farmington School Board’s April 11 meeting was Lisa Lippold, a chemical health counselor at Farmington’s middle and high schools. Lippold said because the results indicate earlier experimentation with these substances, the district will focus on more prevention techniques and programs. She noted that tobacco use is falling in Farmington and across the state.

Among Farmington females, reported cigarette use within the past month dropped in all grades, continuing a multiyear trend. More boys than girls report smoking tobacco in grades nine and 12, and that difference increases amongst high schoolers, with almost half the male senior class reporting they have been smoking cigarettes. Seventeen percent of freshmen boys said they used tobacco products in the past 30 days, compared to 13 percent of the ninth-grade girls. By 12th grade, 40 percent of Farmington senior boys who took the survey report they’ve used tobacco products in the past 30 days, compared to 31 percent of the senior girls who took it.

According to the survey, most students said their parents had spoken with them about the dangers of alcohol and drug use in sixth and ninth grades. However, by the time students were seniors, 63 percent of males and 58 percent of females said parents didn’t talk to them about drug and alcohol dangers. Still, the vast majority of students indicated they thought their parents would strongly disapprove if they drank, took drugs or smoked cigarettes. More than any other group, ninth-grade boys reported that they had tried to cut down on their alcohol or drug use but couldn’t stop, and 13 percent of ninth-grade girls said they continued to

use alcohol or drugs even though they knew it was hurting their relationships with friends and family. Ten percent of 12thgrade girls said they had taken more drugs or alcohol than they planned to use. Most students reported feeling safe at school, although there were safety concerns raised regarding unsupervised areas, including bathrooms. Few students surveyed reported they would quit school, and more than 90 percent of all Farmington seniors state they are planning to continue schooling through college or beyond. Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

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When summer vacation hits, kids across Minnesota are left with idle hands. Many golf course professionals and staffers would like to fill those hands with golf clubs. Sure it helps build a customer base for the long term, but there’s a certain joy in watching a young golfer figure out their swing. “There’s something about a bunch of kids out on the golf course, it kind of warms our heart,� Valleywood PGA professional and general manager Jim Zink said. “We remember what it was like. It’s a great experience for young kids to keep your own score and count the strokes.� In some cases, golfing is not as popular as it used to be with young folks. Every Monday morning during the summer, Valleywood offers a youth league for 10- to 16-year-olds. Last summer they had about 150 kids, but eight years ago they were up to 270. “The thing is we don’t have a limit,� Zink said. “If kids want to play we’ll get them out there.� Golfing can be intimidating for any novice. A shank onto a different fairway with the foursome quickly approaching can cause some serious anxiety. A little instruction goes a long way. There’s a lot to know between getting the proper equipment to finding the right stroke. “It’s very important for kids to get properly fit

for clubs at an early age so they don’t develop bad habits,� director of golf at Southern Hills in Farmington Nate Cardin said. “Also, they should participate in camps and clinics to properly learn technique and etiquette.� Another popular option for courses is offering a parent/child lesson. “We want to get kids out together with their parents while the kids hopefully will grow up to be loyal customers,� Zink said. Several area golf courses have junior leagues throughout the summer as well as discounted days with an adult. Here are just a few examples: Like many courses, Emerald Greens Golf Course in Hastings allows kids under 13 play for free with a paid adult after 3 p.m. on Sundays. They are also hosting a PGA Junior/Beginner Tour event on July 22. The junior golf program by PGA Golf Professional Barry Wallin is open to boys and girls grades first through eighth. There are lessons throughout the weekdays during summer for beginners new to golf, intermediate golfers returning to the course, and advanced lessons to prepare for high school and beyond. There are also parent/child lessons on Saturday. The Summit Golf Club in Cannon Falls has a parthree course ideal for kids, families and beginners with a discount if they are with a paying adult. Heritage Links in Lakev-

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