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December 21, 2012 | Volume 33 | Number 43

Security in focus at Lakeville Schools

NEWS City leaders recognized Lakeville held a reception for Mayor Mark Bellows and Council Member Laurie Rieb. Page 6A

OPINION 360 boosts achievement 360 Communities knows it takes more than just parents to help children find success in school. Page 4A

Task force to be formed by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK

Weeks before the Connecticut elementary school shooting, Lakeville Schools Superintendent Lisa Snyder was taking steps to address safety concerns at Lakeville’s elementary and middle schools. “There is not sufficient

security in my eyes,” Snyder said, noting both high schools have a staffed security desk at the entry, while the elementary and middle schools rely on signs directing visitors to check in at the office. Snyder noticed those security issues soon after starting with the district in August 2011, she said, calling it ironic that weeks before the horrific event that

would dominate the news, Snyder met with district parents who expressed concerns about school security. Following the meeting, the district began a security needs analysis. The Newtown, Conn., shooting in which 20 school children and seven adults were killed has expanded the scope of Lakeville’s school safety analysis. Snyder has asked all

District 194 principals to evaluate their school’s security practices and systems, and the district will form a task force within two weeks to make school security recommendations to the School Board. She said she expects the recommendations will be considered by the School Board within four to six weeks. Some of the task force

members may include parents. “I’ve gotten probably 50 emails over the weekend from parents wanting more information or wondering if they can help,” Snyder said. Some were from police officers and others who had security or other related expertise. “Safety is always our See SECURITY, 7A

Budget wrangling down to the wire Farmington City Council stuck on budget issues again, but zero levy increase approved

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by Jennifer Chick SUN THISWEEK

Once again, the Farmington City Council came to a final decision on a budget item only to find that votes had switched from the prior week’s workshop. The 2013 budget approval was in doubt when the council was deadlocked 2-2 on two different votes regarding the approval of raises for non-represented employees, slated to take effect Jan. 1. The second vote would have added unplanned costs to the 2013 budget that had already been pared by $152,986 since

the Dec. 3 meeting when another unexpected vote triggered a zero levy increase. In order to move the 2013 budget along by the Dec. 28 deadline, the council decided to include no raises for non-represented employees and revisit the issue after the first of the year. The approximately $10,000 that was in the budget for those pay increases will be put into reserves that could be used for a later increase. The amended 2013 budget, which sets a zero inSee BUDGET, 14A

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Anne Trice stands next to the 10-foot Christmas tree in the Lakeville Senior Center that is decorated with about 1,700 Happy Meal toy ornaments she has collected for the past 20 years.

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Lakeville woman donates Happy Meal toy collection by Laura Adelmann

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Panthers fall to Eden Prairie The Eagles hit too many three-point shots for the Lakeville North boys basketball team to keep up. Page 16A

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Farmington School Board Member Tim Burke talks with Superintendent Jay Haugen before a 2011 meeting.

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Tim Burke’s four-year term on the Farmington School Board has been a study in opposites. For the first half, he was involved in disputes with the superintendent and was even censured by fellow board members. But with three new members coming on the board in January 2011, Burke helped usher in a new era of transparency in the school district, beginning with the resignation of the superintendent. “My main concern coming on the board was how the administration and the School Board were running things, which I thought was none too transparent,” Burke said. “I challenged decisions and asked for information the administration was not very willing to provide.” He describes the arrival of three new members to

the board in January 2011 as a 180-degree turn for the board. Within a few months, former Farmington Superintendent Brad Meeks resigned mid-contract in a plan agreed upon by the board and Meeks. “In my opinion, we had a bad thing going on and part of that was the superintendent,” Burke said, “so when he was gone, I thought it was a good thing. I think we’re in a much better situation now with a new superintendent.” As the district began looking for a new superintendent, Burke talked with the consultant hired by the district to conduct the search. He let it be known that he would not run for another term in case there was a concern by possible candidates that Burke would be on the board for years to come. “I didn’t want to be the See BURKE, 14A

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Student turns teacher High school senior to propose engineering curriculum by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK

A Lakeville North High School senior not only went to the head of an engineering class, as a junior he taught it. He is also p r o p o s i n g Colton a 20-page Mehlhoff scope-andsequence document for a new engineering and robotics curriculum option the Lakeville School Board will soon consider. Colton Mehlhoff, 18, grew up an inventor, encouraged by his parents who designated a spot in the pantry for his essential project gear: tape, wire and popsicle sticks. “He was always building stuff from as far

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Lakeville North High School senior Colton Mehlhoff, right, with team Fish in the Boat members Crystal Huynh and Erin Mitchell, both 16, and their team coach and mentor Scott McDowell, a systems engineer with Lockheed Martin. back as I can remember,” Colton’s father Dick Mehlhoff said. “He always had his hot glue gun and was taking stuff apart.” In elementary school, Colton joined a FIRST

LEGO League club, led by Scott McDowell, a systems engineer at Lockheed Martin and parent of Colton’s Oak Hills ElSee STUDENT, 14A

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Ornaments on the Lakeville Senior Center Christmas tree include a wide variety of cartoon characters. “I knew nothing about them,” Trice said. “My children didn’t grow up on

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Anne Trice wanted to celebrate her 79th birthday this year by giving instead of receiving. Her birthday wish resulted in a memorable day that brought family and friends together and left behind a 10-foot-tall surprise at the Lakeville Senior Center: a Christmas tree decorated with about 1,700 Happy Meal toys as ornaments. Trice began collecting the toys in the early 1990s after her granddaughter Tiffany Mulder pointed one out to her at a flea market.

Happy Meals.” The toys’ clever design and creativity so charmed her that soon she was buying them from thrift stores in bulk, decorating with them at Christmas and planning to someday donate them to a children’s organization. Trice’s plans for the collection changed after her daughters all moved to Minnesota and convinced her to move in with daughter Tara Osterberg in Lakeville. The avid collector and jewelry designer joined the Lakeville Senior Center

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Council passes new mailbox ordinance On Dec. 3, the City Council passed a new mailbox replacement resolution for the current snow and ice control season. The new resolution replaces the former mailbox policy. During ice and snow events, the Lakeville Streets Division may inadvertently damage mailboxes and support posts by direct contact with snowplows. Therefore, the Lakeville City Council accepts responsibility for replacement or reimbursement for replacement of mailboxes under the following circumstances:

the support posts as necessary with a minimum 4 x 4 decay-resistant wood support post. If preferred, the City will reimburse the property owner $125. If you have questions, call 952-985-2711.

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Only mailboxes actually hit by a City snowplow will be the responsibility of the City to replace or reimburse. The City will not be responsible for damage to mailboxes or support posts caused by snow or ice coming in contact with the mailbox The City will not be responsible for replacement or reimbursement for mailbox support posts or paper delivery boxes that are not constructed, installed, or maintained according to specifications. At the property owners request, the City will replace and install the damaged mailbox with a standard size non-decorative metal mailbox and replace and install

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Berg hired as assistant principal at high school

Former math specialist, coach is back by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK

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Democratic Senate Majority Leader-designate Tom Bakk gives Republican Senate Minority Leader David Hann a clinical look at a recent joint appearance at the State Capitol. Senate Republicans recently voted to have Hann lead their election-shorn caucus.

Sen. Hann saw it coming Senate minority leader says Republicans can bounce back from election losses by T.W. Budig SUN THISWEEK

Sen. David Hann began sensing trouble while watching the early returns from the East Coast on election night. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney was under performing, and as the top of the Republican ticket began taking on water, Hann began worrying whether the political buoyancy needed to keep the Minnesota Senate Republicans in the majority was ebbing, too. “I’ll be the first to admit I was surprised,” said Hann, the new Republican Senate Minority Leader. Hann now leads a trimmed caucus into a political arena in which Democrats can do largely what they want. Other than for the bonding bill, Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton and the Democratic-controlled Legislature can either invite Republicans into the bargaining room or slam the door shut. With control of both houses and the governor’s office, it’s their call. “He hasn’t called me yet. And I’m not waiting for the phone to ring,” Hann said of early overtures from Democratic Senate Majority Leader-designate Tom Bakk, DFL-Cook. Senate Republicans are not victims of circumstance, Hann said. The caucus had a good story to tell — a state budget turnaround without raising taxes, he argued — but failed to communicate clearly and didn’t begin trying early enough. “If the state budget forecast occurred a month before it did, it may have made a difference (in the election),” Hann said of the November forecast, released in early December, showing extra revenue this

spending cycle buying down the school funding shift by half but projected a $1 billion future deficit. Hann expressed disbelief that anyone could look at the last forecast and fault Republican leadership. “I am proud of what we did,” he said. “We are handing the new majority a budget situation that’s far more favorable than they left us.” Although the election was not kind, Republicans represent many Minnesotans, he said. And these voters deserve active, vocal representation. Hann envisions his caucus as a “check” on Democratic ambitions. “Our job is to make the arguments, not to win the votes on the floor,” Hann said. “We know we’re not going to pass legislation — we know we’re not going to win the votes. … But we can make the arguments.” This does not mean slinging mud. “I have never made any of these things in my political life personal,” Hann said. Senate Republicans “absolutely” can regain the majority when the Senate comes up for election in four years, Hann believes. In winning the Senate two years ago Senate Republicans broke a drought for the caucus lasting nearly 40 years. One indicator Senate Republicans are on track will be if House Republicans retake the majority in 2014, Hann said. “(But) these things are hard to gauge,” he said of a resurgence. Looking back one last time, Hann placed less emphasis on the impact of the proposed marriage and photo ID amendments on the election outcome than have other Republicans. “I think it’s probably the case that in some races

those amendments may have made a difference,” he said. “It depends on the districts.” Instead, Hann points to the presidential race, the failure of Minnesota Republican U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Kurt Bills, as root causes of defeat. “To me, that was the single largest dynamic,” he said.

Farmington High School has a new assistant principal in Jason Berg, but he’s not new to the school district. Berg began his duties Mon- Jason Berg day at Farmington High School, filling a position left open when Kerry Timmerman was named principal of Park High School in Cottage Grove. The past year and a half he was principal of Lincoln Elementary in Owatonna, but Berg is no stranger to Farmington schools. He served as a math teacher and head boys basketball coach from 1993-1998 before leaving for Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, where he served as assistant men’s basketball and head women’s golf coach. In 2006 he returned to Farmington to teach math and he coached girls basketball from 2006-2011. During that time he led an effort to improve math achievement through his

work as a K-12 math specialist. His experience in mathematics will help with ongoing requirement and testing changes. In 2011 he accepted the principal’s job at Lincoln Elementary, but Berg always seems to come back to Farmington. “I learned some great things (in Owatonna),” Berg said. “I was fortunate to work with some great people and I learned a lot in my first year as an administrator. It’s good to be back and share some of those things with Farmington.” Although he never really left. Berg commuted to Owatonna while maintaining a residence in Farmington with his family. It was an easy choice to apply for the position when it opened. “A lot of the initiatives are pretty exciting,” Berg said, citing innovations that give students more exposure to technology and more control over learning. He was busy his first day on the job meeting with teachers and students.

“You know what your job is, but you don’t really know until your first day,” Berg said. “There’s still a lot of kids in the building I recognize, so it’s not like I’m a complete stranger.” His responsibilities include assisting with academics, attendance, master scheduling, teacher support, staff development and curriculum. FHS has been without an assistant principal for about a month and a half. “We were fortunate to have a large number of qualified candidates for the position,” FHS principal Ben Kusch wrote in a news release announcing the hire. “The interview team discussed the attributes of each candidate, the needs of our school and the ‘fit’ within our school and greater community and that led clearly to Jason’s selection as our new assistant principal.” Berg joins an administrative team that includes Kusch and assistant principals Lowell Miller and Theresa Agerter. Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Lawsuit While Senate Republicans say they left a brighter budget picture, they left a messy lawsuit. The suit was brought by former Republican communications director Michael Brodkorb of Eagan who was involved in an affair with former Republican Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch. Hann urged Senate Democrats not to settle the suit, but to fight it. “The fact is, as an employer, the State Senate took actions that were perfectly appropriate and were right,” Hann said. “And then we got into a lawsuit which we believe is frivolous.” Hann insists he wants the suit brought to close as speedily and publicly as possible. A settlement could put a cloak of secrecy over the Senate, he argued. “We’ve got nothing to hide,” Hann said. “I think he (Bakk) runs a huge risk if he settles with that kind of suggestion being out there,” Hann said, referring to allegations that other state senators had engaged in affairs with Senate staff without the staffers being fired. Media reports have the current cost of the lawsuit to the state at $200,000. T.W. Budig can be reached at tim.budig@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Lakeville sets 2013 levy Property tax appeal process discussed by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK

The Lakeville City Council unanimously passed the 2013 budget that includes a $23 million levy at its Dec. 16 meeting. One citizen appeared and complained about increasing property values. Ann Proudfoot, a business owner, expressed concern about significant changes in her property values. She said her home’s value decreased by $100,000 and one of her commercial building values increased by that same amount. Taxes on one of her commercial buildings rose from $14,275 in 2012 to $15,236 in 2013 and taxes for the other building are set to jump from $52,057 to $55,572. “I appreciate all of your hard work,” she told council members. “But there are a lot of people in the business community that are just frustrated.” Proudfoot said she ex-

pressed similar concerns about rising taxes two years ago. “Things haven’t changed,” she said. “Why is it in our community that … when you follow the money … where does it go?” She came with many questions, most of which City Administrator Steve Mielke said should be asked to Bill Peterson, Dakota County assessor, because the city only controls how much money it needs for operations but the county controls how that is divided up among properties. Of the combined $4,476 tax increase for both Proudfoot’s business properties, $798 was attributable to the city levy; other taxing entities include the school and county. Mielke said the property tax burden has shifted to commercial properties because businesses have retained their value more than residential homes and therefore bear a great-

er portion of the levy. “While we control the levy, we don’t actually control how much of that levy is the responsibility of your property,” Mielke said. “It gets divided up by the tax base.” He said he expects as the residential housing market recovers, more of the tax burden will shift to the residential market. Finance Director Dennis Feller explained the assessment process, stating the county assessor uses real estate sales to determine the values they certify to the state. The state assessor determines if the values are within statues and can compel the county assessor to make adjustments. An appeal process is available for property owners, he said. It starts with the Board of Equalization and could lead to the Court of Appeals. Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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360 addresses basic needs, supports school success by Anika Rychner SPECIAL TO SUN THISWEEK

During the holiday break, there are many Dakota County students who will enjoy themselves at home surrounded with comforts of food and family. But some children are not so fortunate. For a variety of reasons, a break from school can mean long hours home alone with little food in the house or supervision. That is why 360 Communities plays an important role in supporting families both inside school and inside the home. 360 Communities Partners For Success family support workers, located in 27 schools in seven school districts, team with educators to identify at-risk students and support them not only academically, but holistically. Farmington Area Public Schools Superintendent Jay Haugen says the program provides a much-needed resource in removing barriers to school success that exist beyond school walls. “Ninety percent of a child’s life up until graduation is actually lived outside of school, so that has a major impact on the success of kids,” Haugen said. “And if outside of school they don’t get a lot of help with their homework, if they don’t have a lot of good, deep conversations, if they don’t get enough sleep, if they don’t get enough to eat, if they don’t get medical care or dental care – all those things have a significant impact on the learning that happens inside of school. Our schools can take care of what happens in that 10 percent, but we don’t have a lot of impact on the 90 percent. And that’s why we really need someone that helps us with the 90 percent. And for us, that has been Partners For Success.”

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Ensuring that a family’s basic needs are met is an important component of a child’s success in school. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 16.7 million children in the U.S. were at risk of hunger in 2011. According to research conducted by Share Our Strength, children who arrive at school hungry may display an inability to concentrate, have poor academic performance and experience headaches and stomach aches. This is a problem we can all help to address. If a family is supported and connected with the most basic needs and have a sense of connection to the larger community, the entire family can thrive. The strength of 360 Communities lies in those human interactions – those are the building blocks of community. Because 360 Communities has a network of five food shelves in Dakota County, two family resource centers and two domestic violence shelters, PFS Family Support Workers are well-positioned to address the barriers to success in school. A family support worker can act as a representative for all of 360 Communities’ programs and can quickly connect families to the basic resources they need. In addition, family support workers are extremely knowledgeable about other resources that

exist in the community and work closely with other agencies to connect individuals when needed. Most importantly, they can help forge relationships and build trust between families and school and with their community as a whole. While teachers and family support workers partner together with parents to set educational goals with their children, often family support workers uncover other basic needs, such as food. That’s why 360 Communities family support workers and food shelf volunteers work hand in hand to help families address basic needs. Lakeville Family Support Worker Nikki Johnson met Susan and her 7-year-old daughter when they moved into the school district in the fall. A teacher referred the family to Nikki because the little girl had shared that their electricity was going to be shut off. Susan came to Minnesota for a temporary nursing job she hoped would become permanent. Unfortunately, when that did not happen, she became unemployed. Recognizing the emotional and financial the stress she was under, Nikki worked to connect her with support. She placed a food order for her at the food shelf at Messiah Lutheran Church in Lakeville, one of the network of five 360 Communities food shelves in Dakota County. After her visit, Susan called Nikki to share what a meaningful experience she had at Messiah Lutheran. She had been nervous and uncomfortable walking into a food shelf for the first time. But food shelf volunteer, Pam Johnson, put her at ease. The food had al-

ready been packed and was ready for her. Pam talked with Susan and listened to her story. Susan said she began to cry and that is when the volunteer offered her a hug – a simple act of kindness, but one that was so needed by a mother who felt so isolated and stressed. The guests at our food shelves are not the only ones who benefit from these connections. Pam says engaging people on a sincere and human level is an important part of why she likes to give back to the community by volunteering at the food shelf. “The thing about the people who come here is that somebody is everybody and everybody is somebody,” Johnson said. “It can be any of us at any time.” The need in our community for food and other basic resources has never been greater. 360 Communities recognizes and responds to those needs every day. But we take it a step further. We help ensure that children and families needs are met holistically. And for children, that means a healthy, safe and stable home life and a successful school experience. You can support our work in a variety of ways. To find out more about 360 Communities Partners For Success or about how you can build connections in your community through our food shelf locations in Apple Valley, Burnsville, Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount, please visit 360Communities.org. Anika Rychner is lead director of services for 360 Communities, a nonprofit that engages communities to prevent violence, ensure school success and promote long-term self-sufficiency. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Minnesota ranks 29th in high school graduation? by Joe Nathan SUN THISWEEK

Startling, stunning and shocking! Those are three words I heard constantly as Minnesotans have started to discuss a new federal report. It shows Minnesota is tied with several other states, ranking 29th in the U.S. for high school graduation. Our overall rate was 77 percent. Iowa ranked first with 88 percent. Wisconsin and Vermont tied for second. They graduated 87 percent on time. We’re used to thinking of ourselves as in the top four or five. Not true now, according to the latest figures published by the U.S. Department of Education. They showed the percentage of students, overall, and broken into various categories, for students who entered high school four years ago in the school year 2007-08 and should have graduated four years later, in the 2010-11 school year. One of the most surprising statistics involves white students. Minnesota is tied with Arkansas and Maine for 24th. Eighty-four percent of our white students graduated from

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high school in four years. Many others, including our neighbors, did better. South Dakota’s white student graduation rate was 89 percent. Iowa and North Dakota had 90 percent. Wisconsin’s four-year graduation rate for white students was 91 percent. Many states also are doing better in graduating students of color. Minnesota has one of the nation’s largest gaps between white and African American, white and Hispanic/Latino, and white and American Indian/Native American students. In Minnesota, only 42 percent of Native American students, 49 percent of African American and 51 percent of Hispanic/Latino

students graduated in four years. Wisconsin reported 75 percent of Native American students, 64 percent of African American, and 72 percent of Hispanic/Latino students graduate on time. Forty-five states have higher graduation rates of African American students than Minnesota. Seventy-two percent of Minnesota’s AsianPacific students graduated in four years. That also is a lower figure than in many other states, but the gap is not nearly as wide as for other racial groups. Enough numbers, right? To view the report, go online at http:// www2.ed.gov/documents/press-releases/state2010-11-graduation-rate-data.pdf. The U.S. Department of Education says the statistics are based on data provided by state departments of education and that the numbers are preliminary. Perhaps there will be adjustments. Nevertheless, we can’t be complacent. These statistics don’t tell us what to do.

They do suggest an urgent need to examine what we are doing. That does not mean we should be getting into a blame/shame game. Whether a person advocates more money, high quality early childhood, extended school year, chartered public schools, character education, greater use of technology and personalized learning, more respect for educators, etc., I think this is not a time for finger pointing. It’s a time for careful pondering. What are the most important steps forward? Research and experience do not suggest any single solution. In coming weeks, I’ll discuss possible priorities for the 2013 Minnesota Legislature, for community groups, educators, unions, families, students and others who care about the state’s future. But for today, I’d urge readers to consider these statistics. Joe Nathan, formerly a Minnesota public school teacher and administrator, directs the Center for School Change. Reactions welcome, joe@centerforschoolchange.org. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters Thanks, Secret Santa To the editor: A couple of weeks ago I was in the Kwik Trip store on County Road 50 and Dodd Boulevard picking up some items I needed. When I got to the register, I was informed that all was paid for by a lady with brown hair. I looked around for her, but she had already left. An unbelievable experience – I was absolutely speechless and ready to cry. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this gracious gesture, and I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart, and wish you a very merry and blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year. CATHERINE PERKINS Lakeville

Kline falls short on holiday charity To the editor: A guest column from

U.S. Rep. John Kline exhorts us to give donations to a military association that distributes toys. A more meaningful act of holiday charity would be to support programs endangered by the fiscal cliff that help keep low-income people out of poverty. The deficit-reduction initiative he supports comes at exactly the wrong season to keep low-income Minnesotans employed and able to survive. Deficit hawks like Kline would like us to cut food stamps and unemployment benefits and restrict tax credits that benefit low-income families. He hasn’t said anything about reducing the generous tax deductions that benefit the top 2 percent of upper-income Americans, who pay a lower rate of tax than the rest of us. That might endanger the hefty campaign contributions these wealthy folks give their friends in Congress. True generosity in a season of giving should

include those who most need it first. BETTY FEDDE Eagan

No help needed from government To the editor: Jon Childers (Sun Thisweek, Nov. 30) rants on about the Grover Norquist no tax pledge, which most of us believe will not be a big factor in how we approach all of our economic crises. However, I will take issue with Childers’ statements concerning the problems of the middle class in which I grew up in. In fact, I started out in a bankrupt family with a house only half heated. My neighbors were not much better off, but we all worked hard and paid our way plus being stalwarts in World War II. More than 90 percent of us made it to the top 5 percent and some the upper 1 percent with no help from the government or unions.

Which brings me to Paul Hoffinger (Sun Thisweek, Nov. 30), who continues to tell us the role of government. He might have some one-on-one conversations with the victims of Sandy who are lacking about everything the government was supposed to provide. FRANKLIN WICKER Lakeville

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ing success for students. In America, land of the free and home of the brave, success is supposed to be available to all those who work hard for it. In Minnesota we produced a miracle of cooperation some decades back, in which our state’s education infrastructure became the envy of the other states. The success of this system was independent of the wealth of the families of students. But people invested money into it. They were rewarded with the academic excellence of many students, and the work ethic of Minnesota citizens combined with this academic success to make the state the goal of many top-rank corporations, even though there was

a relatively high income tax for upper-income earners. And the state’s economy flourished. University researchers tell us this is no accident. They claim educational opportunities are associated with successful students and a growing economy. They even prescribe more education investment, at all levels, for a better economy. As a public school teacher, I can see that more teachers and fewer students per class can make it less frustrating for students and teachers alike. It’s time we re-invested in an excellent public education system. LARRY KOENCK Eagan

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and Rieb for their service, stating their work has impacted the lives of everyone in the community, and noting accomplishments that included the Lakeville Arena, local parks and trails and the Lakeville Area Arts Center. “In one way or another both Mark and Laurie have made a difference in our community,” Mielke said, adding that the city has grown significantly since they both began serving in Lakeville government. Lakeville was a town of 34,000 when Rieb joined the Planning Commission in 1995 where she served until joining the City Council, along with Bellows, in 2000 when Lakeville’s population had grown to 43,000. As they step down from the council, the city population

is about 56,000. Council Member Kerrin Swecker said she and Rieb have become “great friends” in the five years they have served together on the council. “I’ve always looked to you, with your kind words and your solid decisionmaking abilities, as a mentor,” Swecker said. “I really appreciate all that you’ve done as a friend and as a fellow council member.” Diane Lind, Dakota Communications Center executive director, presented Rieb with an award for her representation on the DCC board. She also noted Rieb’s work with the High Performance Partnership. “We will miss you,” Lind told Rieb, who choked back tears and expressed her appreciation.

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council work session that more needs to be spent on marketing the center and advertising events – and the extra money should come from the management company, not the taxpayers. Proposals from suitors should give some idea of their approach to marketing. “We have a place in the RFP where we ask how they will allocate their resources,” Johnston said. The city itself allocated too little for marketing in the early days of the PAC, which opened during the recession, Kealey said. He praised Luther as the best of the facility’s three managers since 2009, and said steady improvement has been shown in the PAC’s annual operating loss. “I know Brian is doing everything he can with the tools he has,” Kealey said. “I want to give him better tools.” The PAC suffered steep losses in its first two years. Now it’s hitting pre-opening forecasts of annual operating losses of up to $350,000. It’s on track to post an operating loss of $325,300 this year, with a projected loss of $311,090 in 2013, according to VenuWorks. “It was never envisioned

that this thing would ever break even,” though that remains a laudable goal, said Council Member Dan Gustafson, the council’s liaison to the PAC’s advisory committee. Marketing budgets have improved, and VenuWorks now has money – through an “angel fund” – to stage its own shows at the facility, which typically operates on rental fees paid by artists and promoters who book the main stage or smaller black-box theater. It also accommodates meetings and events. The PAC has “progressed and progressed” after its “slow start,” Gustafson said. The council originally hired VenuWorks under a three-year contract and added two more years after a review, City Manager Craig Ebeling said. VenuWorks – which had done some pre-construction consulting on the PAC under its previous incarnation, Compass Facility Management – was initially hired through a request-for-proposal process, Ebeling said. The new RFP is online at the city’s website, www. burnsville.org.

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Mitch Peterson, president of Torgerson Properties Inc., was named an inductee to the Minnesota Hospitality Hall of Fame at the Minnesota Lodging Association 2012 awards ceremony Dec. 13 at Treasure Island Resort & Casino. Peterson began his career with Torgerson Properties in 1988 as director of sales for the Holiday Inn-Austin. He was promoted to president of the company in 2001. Among Torgerson Properties holdings are Hurricane Grill & Wings in Burnsville and Hilton Garden Inn in Eagan.

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Mackin offers chance to win author visit Mackin Educational Resources, Burnsville, is offering the chance for one U.S. library or classroom to win a visit from children’s author Betty Birney. The creator of the “According to Humphrey” series, Birney has written more than 35 books for children and has received numerous awards for her work. The nationwide contest will close on Dec. 31. One entry is allowed per person, but multiple entries are al-

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Santa’s Extra Special Good Kid List Idell A – Rogers, MN Regina V – Plymouth, MN Alexis B – Bloomington, MN Forest V – Golden Valley, MN Duncan V – Golden Valley, MN Owen S – Robbinsdale, MN Anna S – Robbinsdale, MN Jacob G – Eagan, MN Malia G – Eagan, MN Noah G – Eagan, MN Alex R – Red Wing, MN Brennan G – Plymouth, MN Carter G – Plymouth, MN Lydia J – New Brighton, MN Clayton J – New Brighton, MN Nathan D – St. Louis Park, MN Summer S – Eden Prairie, MN Katy D – Rogers, MN Kellan A – Minnetrista, MN Morgan A – Minnetrista, MN Maggie R – Edina, MN Ellie R – Edina, MN Kylee J – Richfield, MN Jackson H – Richfield, MN Javier S – St. Louis Park, MN Calista M – Eagan, MN Braiden W – Eagan, MN Brooke D – Stillwater, MN Colby D – Bloomington, MN Claire D – Bloomington, MN Addison T – Champlin, MN Allie C – Lakeville, MN

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Republican Sen. Thompson prepares for vastly different second term by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK

The Republican Party needs to take a page from the Democratic get-outthe-vote playbook to win future elections, said state Sen. Dave Thompson, RLakeville, who will start his second term in January. “Republicans are not as good at the ground game,” Thompson said. “Democrats were better at getting voters out. They were better at using technology and social media to get voters to the polls.” Thompson’s sophomore term will contrast dramatically from his first, with Democratic wins returning Minnesota’s House and Senate to that party two years after the 2010 Republican sweep that then left Democrats asking the same “why” questions that political commentators have opined about the Republican Party since Nov. 7. While some have suggested Republicans need to change their platform, Thompson said the Republican Party needs to energize voters and more effectively communicate its message of individual freedom and smaller government.

Dave Thompson “We need to get people to understand the Republican message,” Thompson said, noting in particular the need for the party to reach minorities and single women voters, in part by focusing on fiscal responsibility. He called the lack of economic growth society’s biggest struggle with many people unemployed or underemployed and cited taxsaving reforms in the Health and Human Services area Republicans instituted in the past two years as important achievements. One Republican-backed measure, attained through legislation Thompson chief

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authored, recently resulted in $4 million savings for the state but was heavily criticized by Democrats and unions as being onerous to state employees. The legislation required an audit by the Minnesota Management and Budget Agency to determine whether dependents claimed by state employees were eligible for health insurance benefits they were receiving. Some state employees and union leaders balked at the amount of documentation workers were required to provide such as birth and marriage certificates; some said they were never notified of the audit and accused Thompson of harassing employees, a charge Thompson called “absurd,” noting that as a state employee he had to go through the same process. According to the Dec. 7 MMB report, 74,765 dependents were audited and 94.3 percent were verified as eligible, 4,218 were unverified. Of those, 1,029 voluntarily terminated coverage, 1,040 were partially verified and 198 were removed because they did not meet

eligibility requirements. Additionally, 1,841 dependents were removed because the employee did not respond to the audit. The audit found approximately 1,050 dependents were reenrolled during open enrollment, and will be reinstated if proper documentation is provided and verified by Jan. 20. Under the legislation, MMB will implement an ongoing process to verify the eligibility of dependents. Looking ahead, Thompson said the sting to Minnesotans’ pocketbooks with possible tax increases may spur more voters toward the Republican message of fiscal conservatism in future elections. “The Democrats may overreach,” Thompson said. “There is a lot of pent-up demand from special interest groups who want them to raise taxes, change marriage laws and voting laws. We need to draw a contrast and show this is what we get when we put big liberals in charge.” Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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BUDGET, from 1A crease in the tax levy of $8.57 million, had only Council Member Julie May voting against it. Cuts since the Dec. 3 meeting included $95,000 from the fire department’s budget by removing a $50,000 generator and $45,000 vehicle allowance, adding $30,000 from the net sale revenue of the 431 Third St. building, staff reorganization of $24,000, and reducing the reserve line item by $3,986. David Pritzlaff – a Farmington resident, 2012 mayoral candidate and city council member from 2005 to 2008 – encouraged the council to look forward and make longterm cuts. He felt taking $45,000 away from the fire marshal for a new vehicle was hurting the public safety of residents. He also admonished the council for using $30,000 in one-time money for the building sale, saying the council fixed nothing with that solution. Earlier in citizen comments, he had asked the council to act professionally, saying the actions at the Dec. 3 meeting had looked “childish on TV.”

Monday’s issue The tense moments at Monday’s meeting started after Mayor Todd Larson requested the non-represented employees compensation adjustment be removed from the consent agenda since his wife is a city employee in that BURKE, from 1A reason we couldn’t have the best possible candidates for our school district,” Burke said. By July 2011, Jay Haugen was unanimously approved by the board as the district’s new superintendent. Haugen brought with him the finance and human resources directors from his old district. “We hired a superintendent, and we got a team,” Burke said. “I think the district has done itself quite well with that decision.” Burke also survived a censure vote taken by the former board in December 2010. A legal investigation about inappropriate privacy disclosures was forwarded to the county and city attorneys, but no charges were ever filed. Burke considered resigning because of the impact it was having on the district and his family, but ultimately, he decided to stay on the board.

group. The proposal would have given a 1 percent raise for those employees in Steps 1-5, but no raise for those in Steps 6-9. Council members Jason Bartholomay and Terry Donnelly voted against the item, then proposed a motion to give a 1 percent increase for all non-represented employees explaining it as a fairness issue and not giving a raise for those in all steps would create morale and motivation issues among the staff. But that motion died when council members Christy Jo Fogarty and May voted against it. According to Fogarty and May, the exchange was unexpected as they felt budget issues had been resolved in a Monday, Dec. 10, workshop. “I’m so befuddled because we had two workshops where we discussed this,” May said. “If anything, this should have been brought up at the workshop last week. I would like to hear more from those who changed their minds.” “After thinking about it, after what we decided to do in the workshop, it’s just not fair,” Donnelly said. “I believe the city will be better off in the long run if we treat everyone fairly.” May proposed that no increase be put into the budget so the issue could be revisited later in 2013. “We just spent the last couple of weeks trying to reduce taxes, and now in the nth hour, here we are again,” May said. “I just think we’re

being a little hypocritical. ... There were some good solid reasons why we made those decisions in that workshop, and what’s fair?” May said she feels the city provides a good work environment, decent jobs and certain wages. Fogarty said she respects Donnelly and Bartholomay’s opinions on this, but didn’t think budget changes should be proposed in the last night to approve it. “I think what some people took last week as me being upset was more shock and awe at the changes coming about on the most important vote we take every year,” she said. “Changing on a dime without any heads up is a little head spinning for me. I thought the last workshop was productive, and I don’t know why we didn’t talk about this at that point.” She urged council members to bring up issues, especially with regard to the annual budget, in meetings prior to the night when it is approved. “I apologize if I came across as disrespectful last meeting, but I found that to be disrespectful, to walk into a meeting and be blindsided on such an important vote, and tonight is the same thing,” she said. More information on the city budget is included in the Dec. 17 meeting agenda packet starting on Page 128 at www.ci.farmington.mn.us under Government > Council Agendas & Meeting Minutes.

When the new board was seated in January 2011, a further review of the report was conducted. By July 2011, it was decided Burke would not face charges for disclosing private data as not enough evidence was found. “I was censured by the old board who didn’t like me,” Burke said. “There were times in there that were difficult for me personally. People took sides in the community, and from that standpoint, it was a turbulent couple of years for me.” But with the changing of the guard, Burke found a new role on the board. He was elected treasurer of the board and helped usher in a new era of transparency. “I think the things that changed, changed for the better in a big way,” he said. “I think it was worth it,” he said. As he leaves the board, he asks the new board members taking his and Julie McKnight’s positions to do

their homework. He thinks contract negotiations with teachers need to be scrutinized more closely. A large amount of money is tied up in health benefits, pension and retirement plans, aspects that employees have little control over, Burke said. He would like to see more of that money moved into salaries where teachers and employees can decide what they want to do with their money. He also wants to see board members continue to ask those tough questions. “People have gotten used to the idea that it’s not a bad thing for the School Board to know what they are voting on,” he said. Although he will no longer be sitting on the School Board, Burke, public relations manager at Allina Health, said his love of politics will keep him active in other people’s political campaigns in the future.

STUDENT, from 1A ementary classmate Merrissa McDowell. Colton, Merrissa and their group built and programmed robots to enter competitions that are to complete tasks on a themed play area. They have continued to compete over the years and gained notoriety as team “Fish in the Boat,” not only for the moniker, named after a robot that refused to travel straight during an ocean-themed competition, but for their success in numerous competitions. The robotics program fed Colton’s drive to innovate, and he eagerly dove into the program. By seventh grade, Colton was mentoring younger students and volunteering at FLL tournaments, including as tournament director. In high school, Colton founded FIRST Tech Challenge, a graduated version of FIRST LEGO League, and also helped establish two FLL teams at Oak Hills Elementary, helped train their coaches to lead the teams and last December directed a team of six in a regional FIRST LEGO League tournament. By Colton’s junior year, 2011, millions in school funding cuts eliminated two high school industrial technology teaching positions. The Century Middle School teacher sent to replace them knew nothing about the software program used in the engineering class. “He wasn’t comfortable with the software,” Colton said. “He had never used it before, and TREE, from 1A and saw many activities involving children happened there. With the blessing of Senior Center Coordinator Linda Walter, Trice and her family in November donated and installed the tree and ornaments. “I spent many hours tying surgical knots with fishing line,” Trice said. Family and friends from all around stopped by as they had time to help with the project, including close family friend Mike Ripley of New Hope, who at just

that’s what the engineering class revolved around, so I volunteered to be a student aide for second semester engineering one.” Colton said he was lecturing and assisting students from the start. “I was figuring out what we were going to teach and helping the students,” Colton said. “I was completely teaching it. The students (sophomores and juniors) wanted me to come answer their questions, because he would come around and get them frustrated just because he was learning at the same pace they were. It was really hard.” Within six weeks the teacher took a medical leave and eventually resigned from the district, Lakeville Schools Superintendent Lisa Snyder said. Colton, under supervision of a certified teacher per Minnesota law, took over the class, writing lesson plans at home the night before he would teach them. “I wasn’t too surprised by it,” Dick Mehlhoff said. “He knew the material really well from taking that class previously, plus he had taken instruction from the software company that produced it and he uses it almost on a daily basis. He was familiar with the material and has such a passion for it.” Snyder said she has never met anyone quite like Colton, calling him “really something special.” “He was truly leading the learning in the classroom and doing a fine job,” Snyder said. Lakeville North Principal Marne Berkvam

said it was very hard to find a substitute teacher who can come in midyear to teach such highskill classes, but she did not realize the class’ main teacher was a student until she dropped into the classroom and found Colton at the teacher’s desk. “I stepped inside, and he answered a student’s question then proceeded to say to me … ‘How may I help you?’ ” she laughed. Colton is no longer teaching the program but has the same passion to introduce younger students to the world of engineering. He is proposing an e n g i n e e r i n g / ro b o t i c s program be established for every level at Lakeville Schools, elementary, middle and high school, by aligning the awardwinning FIRST robotics program into curriculum offerings. Snyder called his initiative “incredible” and said the document is being brought before the district’s curriculum coordinator and principals before being considered by the School Board. While Colton would prefer the program be included in the standard curriculum, it may also be offered as an extracurricular option. “He has such a deep passion for this and a love of children and for teaching children,” Snyder said. “It’s just contagious watching him with those kids.”

40 is recovering from a stroke. “It’s the first time in a long time we’ve all been able to get everybody together,” said Osterberg. Walter said response to the tree has been overwhelmingly positive. “Everyone comments on the tree,” she said. “They just think it’s fabulous. … It’s kind of a focal point.” A memory book is perched near the tree for visitors, especially children, to write their thoughts. In crayon, an entry signed by Joey Johnson

said, “I like the tree.” Beneath it are the words “I do to” (sic). The comment, also in crayon, is signed “RJ.” Osterberg said the family would like to make the tree a tradition that joins family and friends each holiday season. Trice said she is glad so many are enjoying the tree. “It adds joy,” Trice said. “It just makes people happy.”

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Farmington Library teen program Dungeons & Dragons will be offered for teens ages 12 to 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, at the Farmington Library, 508 Third St. Registration is required. Call (651) 438-0250 or visit www.dakotacounty.us/library for more information.

Community ed classes Farmington Community Education will offer the following classes. Call (651) 460-3200 for more information. â&#x20AC;˘ Saturday, Jan. 5: Free movie, 10 a.m. to noon, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Toy Story 3â&#x20AC;? (FHS). â&#x20AC;˘ Monday, Jan. 7: Explore German (BMS); Sleepless in America â&#x20AC;&#x201C; online book study â&#x20AC;˘ Tuesday, Jan. 8: Explore German (DMS); Computer Basics for 50+ (MVE-CE daytime class); Healthy Heart Yoga (RVE after-school class); Zumba (MVE-CE); Fitness Boot Camp (FHS) â&#x20AC;˘ Wednesday, Jan. 9: Fitness Yoga (MVE-CE) â&#x20AC;˘ Thursday, Jan. 10: Yoga Sculpt (FHS) â&#x20AC;˘ Saturday, Jan. 12: Adult CPR/AED (DMS); Winter Swim Lessons (DMS) â&#x20AC;˘ Tuesday, Jan. 15: First Time Grandparent (MVECE) â&#x20AC;˘ Wednesday, Jan. 16: Open Woodshop (DMS); Silver Clay Jewelry (Lakeville South High School) â&#x20AC;˘ Thursday, Jan. 17: Foundations of Investing (MVE-CE); Infant and Child CPR (MVE-CE) â&#x20AC;˘ Tuesday, Jan. 22: LEGO X: Enginetics (RVE); ARTic Expedition (NTE); Grandmasters of Chess (MVE); Explore Farmington: Trends in Tin Foil â&#x20AC;˘ Wednesday, Jan. 23: Grandmasters of Chess (RVE); ARTic Expedition (FES); LEGO X: Enginetics (MVE); Fencing (ARE evening); Fencing Musketeers (ARE evening); Wagon Wheels a-Rollinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (BMS) â&#x20AC;˘ Thursday, Jan. 24: ARTic Expedition (RVE); LEGO X: Enginetics (NTE); Kung Fu Adults (DMS evening); Kung Fu Youth (DMS evening) â&#x20AC;˘ Monday, Jan. 28 (no school): Engineering: Crazy Wheels and Gears (MVE and NTE); Babysitterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Training (MVE)

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Lakeville company tops 10,000 pounds in food drive During its third annual holiday food drive, employees at Performance Office Papers in Lakeville collected 10,500 pounds of food for the Eagan & Lakeville Resource Centers, a food shelf that serves all of Dakota County. Performance Office Papers employs 70 people and had over 90 percent participation companywide. The company will also contribute a matching monetary donation. It divided employees into five teams of 14 people each and encouraged a competitive atmosphere that was not only fun, but produced a record-shattering collection â&#x20AC;&#x201C; more than tripling the amount of food collected in previous years.

Food drives making a difference Food drives are making a difference to neighbors in need, according to Lisa Horn, executive director of the Eagan & Lakeville Resource Centers. People of all ages have been involved. In November, the Lakeville Lions donated 60 Thanksgiving baskets; families and staff at Century Middle and Lakeview Elementary schools both held successful food drives for a combined donation total of over 2600 pounds; Performance Office Papers employeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; food and fund drive netted 10,500 pounds of food. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are just some examples of the kindness and generosity that really show how aware â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and responding â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lakeville is to those locally in need of food support,â&#x20AC;? Horn said. Donations are still needed. Food donations may be brought to the Lakeville Resource Center, 20730 Holyoke Ave., Suite 139, in the Lakeville Mall during open hours.

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Heritage Library childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs The Heritage Library in Lakeville will host the following childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs: â&#x20AC;˘ Storytime for 2s & 3s, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. â&#x20AC;˘ Storytime for 4s, 5s & 6s, 11:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. â&#x20AC;˘ Baby Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25. Stories, songs, bounces and playtime for children newborn to 24 months and their caregivers.

â&#x20AC;˘ Library Picnic, noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4. A program of stories, songs and activities will follow the picnic at about 12:30 p.m. For children of all ages and their caregivers. â&#x20AC;˘ Books and Beyond: Let It Snow, 10:15 to 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 14. A program of stories and a craft about snow for children up to age 6 and their caregivers. â&#x20AC;˘ Jigsaw Puzzle Day, 10:30 a.m. to noon Friday, Jan. 18. A selection of puzzles will be available for children of all ages and their caregivers. â&#x20AC;˘ Wagginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tales, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. Children ages 5 to 12 can read to a therapy dog. These library programs are free. For more information, call (952) 8910360.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR FARM LEASE BIDS FARMINGTON, MINNESOTA Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Council of the City of Farmington, Dakota County, Minnesota, at the office of the Parks and Recreation Director, City Hall, 430 Third Street, Farmington, Minnesota, 55024 until 1:00 p.m. on the 1st day of February, 2013 and will be publicly opened at said time and place, said proposals to be for the renting of 30 acres of agriculture land for farming purposes from approximately April 1, 2013 until March 31, 2018 in accordance with the terms specified in the City of Farmington's Farm Lease Agreement. No bids will be considered unless sealed. All sealed bids should be submitted as a rental price per acre and must be submitted on the City's Farm Lease Bid Submittal Form, which is part of the Farm Lease Agreement. The City Council of Farmington reserves the right to retain the three highest bids for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days after the date and time set for the opening of the bids. Payment for the lease of the land shall be either by cash or cashier's check. Interested parties desiring a copy of the Farm Lease Agreement may obtain it from the City of Farmington's website located at www.ci.farmington.mn.us or from City Hall located at 430 3rd Street, Farmington, Minnesota, 55024. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive irregularities and informalities therein, dictate the terms of a written Farm Lease Agreement, negotiate modifications of such agreement with any person whose bid is accepted, and to award the lease in the best interest of the City. The City further reserves the right to lease the property to a bidder offering less than the highest price, and will evaluate proposals based on factors in addition to anticipated lease revenues. 3244399 12/14-12/21/12

NOTICE OF FILING FOR TOWNSHIP ELECTION Notice is hereby given to qualified voters of Credit River Township, Scott County and State of Minnesota that filing for an open Town Office will be held for a two week period beginning on January 3, 2013. Affidavits of Candidacy shall be filed with the Town Clerk, Lisa Quinn, from January 2-15, 2013, at the Credit River Town Hall at 18985 Meadow View Blvd., Prior Lake, MN 55372 on Tuesdays from 9 AM until noon, or by appointment Monday through Friday from January 2, 2013 to January 15, 2013, by calling 952.440.5515 or by email at clerk@creditriver-mn.gov. Filing will close January 15, 2013 at 5 PM. Filing fee: $2 by check only. Office to be filled at the March 12, 2013 Annual Election is: One (1) Supervisor, for a three (3) year term Candidates will be required to file for the open seat. Submitted by: /s/ Lisa Quinn Clerk Credit River Township 3244357 12/14-12/21/12

PUBLIC NOTICE New Market Township Notice of Filing Dates and Offices for ANNUAL TOWNSHIP ELECTIONS Notice is hereby given to qualified voters of New Market Township, Scott County, Minnesota that filing for the Annual Township Election to be held on Tuesday March 12, 2013, will be accepted for the following offices. One (1) Supervisor for a three (3) year term. One (1) Treasurer for a two (2) year term. Affidavit of Candidacy will be accepted at the Township Hall, 8950 230th St E, Lakeville, Mn 55044. Phone 952 461 1920. Filings will be held for two week period beginning Tuesday January 1, 2013 at 8:00 AM and closing at 5:00 PM on Tuesday January 15, 2013. The filing fee is $2.00. LeRoy Clausen Township Clerk 3245556 12/21-12/28/12

PUBLIC NOTICE ELECTION FILING NOTICE TOWN OF EUREKA Affidavits of candidacy for the Eureka Township Annual Election to be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 will be accepted by the Town Clerk Tuesday, January 1, 2013 until Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 5pm. The office to be elected: Supervisor position #5 for a 3 year term Eureka Town Hall: 25043 Cedar Ave, Farmington, MN 55024. Office hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (952) 469-3736. Nanett Sandstrom Clerk/ Treasurer 12/14& 12/21/2012 3240786 12/14-12/21/12

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Sharla Beth (Tauer) Norlander Sharla (Tauer) Norlander, 43 formerly of Burnsville passed away on December 5, 2012 at Fairview University Medical Center in Minneapolis following a brief illness. Forever loved, Sharla will be deeply missed by her husband, Bruce; children, Alexsandra and Joseph; mother, Sandra Tauer of Burnsville; brother, Darren (MaryJo) Tauer of Prior Lake; sister in law, LuAnn (Mike Stone) Tauer-Stone of Shakopee; parents in law, Dennis and Patricia Norlander of Duluth; brothers in law, Dave Norlander of Bloomington, Mark (Dawn) Norlander of Prior Lake, Steve Norlander of Duluth, Paul (Kristin) Norlander of Duluth; many nieces and nephews and friends. Sharla is preceded in death by her father, Michael Tauer and brother, Ron Tauer. Visitation was held on Friday December 7, 2012 from 4:00-8:00 p. m. at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee. The Celebration of Life Service was Saturday December 8, 2012 at Living Hope Lutheran Church in Shakopee. Sharla was laid to rest at Valley Cemetery in Shakopee next to her father, Michael and brother, Ron. Full notice appeared last week. Arrangements by Ballard Sunder Funeral and Cremation Services, Shakopee. www.BallardSunderFuneral.com

This is a summary of the Independent School District No.194 Truth in Taxation and Regular School Board Meeting on Tues, November 27, 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 7:01 p.m. followed by pledge of allegiance. All board members and administrators were present except Jim Skelly. A truth in taxation hearing was held regarding the proposed 2012 payable 2013 tax levy. Public comment was by Jamieson Keister, 11518 172nd St. W. Consent agenda items approved: Minutes of the meetings on November 13 and 16; employment recommendations, leave requests and resignations; payment of bills & claims as presented; wire transfers and investments as presented; donations and fieldtrips. R e p o r t s p r e s e n t e d : Digital learning update; stakeholder data summary; stakeholder budget data summary. Recommended actions approved: National inclusive schools week proclamation; and 2012-14 collective bargaining agreement with Local #284. Adjournment at 9:12 p.m. ____________________________________ This is a summary of the Independent School District No. 194 Special Board of Education Meetings on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 with full text available for public inspection on the district website at www.isd194.k12.mn.us or 8670 210th Street W., Lakeville, MN 55044 A meeting was called to order at 12:04 p.m. All board members were present and participated along with Business Leaders in a budget activity which collected stakeholder data directed by Superintendent Snyder. Meeting adjourned at 1:26 p.m. A special meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. with all board members except Kathy Lewis present. Superintendent Snyder was also present. A discussion was held regarding the annual reorganization of board member positions and committee representations. Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. 3246106 12/21/12

The children of Barb and Jay Wright happily announce their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married in Chisago City, raised their children in Stacy and have resided in Eagan for the past twenty years. Their two children and three grandchildren live in the area. Their love and commitment is an inspiration and we congratulate them on their golden anniversary.

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Hager - Pearson D eb b i e an d Mi k e H ager o f Eagan, MN, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Heidi Anne Hager to Christian Steven Pearson, son of Sheryl and Steven Pearson of La Crosse, WI. Heidi graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Christian will graduate in the spring of 2013 and continue on to medical school. A July 2013 wedding is planned.

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Julie Ann Leidner Age 53, of Eagan, passed away on Dec. 17, 2012. Julie loved her career at the Cub Foods in Eagan as an assistant deli manager, and playing with kids at the nursery of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. Julie is preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Johnson and infant sister. Survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Donald; sons, Bradley and Brian. A Memorial Service will be held 11 AM Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at the Shepherd of The Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd., Apple Valley with a gathering of family and friends on Thursday, 12/20 from 4-8 PM at the White Funeral Home, 14560 Pennock Ave. Apple Valley (952 432 2001) and 1 HR prior to service at church. Memorials preferred to the Minneapolis Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital. www.whitefuneralhomes.com

In Memory Dan H. Miller Who passed one year ago on December 21, 2011, in Scottsdale, Arizona, at age 89. He was preceded in death by wife Marlys Miller in 2005 and son Spencer in 1981. He earned the Bronze Star for his service in the Pacific during WWII. Dan and Marlys were extremely devoted to each other and to their friends. They are survived by daughter Ann Meyer.

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Cougars boys hockey stunned by Kennedy South has twice as many shots on goal, but loses by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK

The Lakeville South boys hockey team learned the hard way that you have to come ready to play every night no matter your opponent. The Cougars were shocked on Tuesday night losing to Bloomington Kennedy 4-1. It was Kennedy’s first ever victory in the South Suburban Conference. The Eagles’ last conference victory came on Jan. 30, 2010, with a 2-1 victory against Rosemount when they both played in the Lake Conference, although Kennedy is much improved this season starting 4-3. “As I told the kids after the loss, there is nothing you can do to change the score now, but how you respond to it will dictate how your season will go,” Cougar head coach Kurt Weber said. But the loss wasn’t as lopsided as the score looked. Lakeville South

outshot Bloomington Kennedy 42-19. Unfortunately, Drew Byers’ shot was the only one that got through. He was assisted by Patrick Lauderdale and Justin Doeden. “It tells you a lot about our mental focus,” Weber said. “We were just not putting our best effort into the game. And you also have to give credit to Kennedy for their hard work and effort.” Kennedy’s final goal was an empty netter. Leading up to the game, the Cougars starting to turn things around after starting the season 0-2 losing to Hill-Murray and Edina, two of the top teams in the state. The boys lost to Eagan, one of the leaders in the South Suburban, 6-5 on Dec. 11. The Cougars led 3-1 after the first period and held a 5-4 lead early in the third, but it slipped away by the end. Lauderdale scored twice and helped out with an assist. South followed it up with a convincing 6-3 win against

Rosemount on Dec. 15. Lauderdale and Byers each scored twice in the victory. “Going into the game we had been making some nice improvements and playing better but as our players learned last night you have to focus on the game in front of you,” Weber said. “We had been working on the little things, like winning battles, moving the puck, better commitment to the defensive zone.” The Cougars will play in the Schwan Cup’s Silver bracket in Blaine with a game against Roseville at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 26.

Panthers challenged Lakeville North is in the midst of perhaps its most challenging stretch of the regular season playing No. 9-ranked Eden Prairie, No. 7 Burnsville and No. 14 Bloomington Jefferson in a row. The Panthers started out with a 4-3 win against Eden Prairie in a game the team

never trailed on Dec. 14. Nick Poehling had a goal and two assists and Jack Poehling had a goal and an assist. Against Burnsville last weekend, the Panthers took a 2-1 lead with goals from Jack Poehling and Conner Hyden, but the Blaze found a way to win in the end 3-2 in overtime. The Panthers took an early 2-0 lead against Jefferson on Tuesday night with a short-handed goal from Matt Ostdiek and a powerplay shot by Angelo Altavilla, but it was Jefferson the rest of the way winning 5-2. The Panthers outshot Jefferson 31-30. If that wasn’t challenging enough, the Panthers went up against the team’s closest rival Lakeville South on Thursday, after Sun Thisweek’s deadline. Over the holiday break the boys will make the trip to St. Louis Park to take on last year’s state champion and the No. 2-ranked team in Class AA BenildeSt. Margaret’s for a 5 p.m.

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Lakeville South’s Leo Steinmetz (7) is chased by Bloomington Kennedy’s Michael McCullen (16) in a 4-1 loss on Tuesday night. game on Dec. 27 in the first River, Maple Grove, Lakevround of the 2012 Holiday ille North, Moorhead and Hockey Classic at the St. Wayzata. Louis Park Recreation Cen- Tigers’ road bumpy ter. The tournament also Farmington boys hockey features Bloomington Jefferson, Eden Prairie, Elk See HOCKEY, 17A

Panthers suffer first loss by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK

Tigers in the hunt

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Farmington’s Godfrey Mpetey wrestles at the Richfield/Edina Quadrangular on Tuesday. The Tigers defeated Richfield/Edina 48-21, but lost to Chaska/Chanhassen in a tight match. The teams were tied 33-33, and it went down to criteria No. 5 with most falls. The Tigers also lost to Shakopee 52-19.

Cougar swimmers off to a quick start by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK

It’s hard to judge a swimming and diving team’s chances at the beginning of the season. It’s rare to find an experienced mix of backstrokers, butterfly swimmers, freestylers, divers and depth all in one season, but that doesn’t stop anyone from trying. “The boys worked hard the past nine months to make this season special,” head coach Rick Ringeisen said. If they remain healthy, Ringeisen anticipates the Cougars challenging for the South Suburban Conference and Section 2AA championship. Along the way they’re hoping for an opportunity to swim at the True Team state meet. The past two weeks have shown it’s possible. South kicked off the season with a 98-82 victory over its closest rival and friend Lakeville North on Dec. 7. The Panthers were runnerup in the South Suburban last season. “(It was a) nice opener against Lakeville North posting many lifetime bests,” Ringeisen said. The boys followed it up with a 98-79 victory against Bloomington Jefferson and a second-place finish at the Tiger Relays at Albert Lea on Dec. 15, three points behind North. They could have won, if not for a disqualification in the breaststroke relay. Leading the charge has been Mitch Herrera, who was fourth at the Class AA state meet last winter in the 500-yard freestyle, 10th in the 200 freestyle, and helped the 400 freestyle relay place 12th. He’s right back at it winning several events in duals

already. “Mitch looks fantastic,” Ringeisen said. “Last week in our first meet he swam the fastest unshaved times of his life. He will be a force this season and the team is counting on Mitch to lead the team to several swims this year in the state meet finals.” He leads a roster along with Travis Meyer, an accomplished freestyler and butterfly swimmer. Meyer was 22nd in the 200 freestyle at state last season and 20th in the butterfly. He also helped the 200 freestyle relay place 15th and swam a leg of the 400 freestyle relay. Adrian Sommers also is back after helping the 400 and 200 freestyle relays. Dan Eckerson and Mitch Headquist will help swim legs of the relays as well. Up-and -coming swimmers Matt and Luke Sabal “have worked hard to become state-caliber swimmers,” Ringeisen said. “This will be their breakout year.” Another key team member, Lee Bares, will help gather points based on what he does a few inches outside of the pool. In just his second year of diving, Bares could be one of the best in the state, according to Ringeisen. He’s a twotime state champion in the pole vault. “We know he’s a special athlete,” Ringeisen said. Ringeisen feels the Cougars have balance in every event, although they need to work on depth in the diving and backstroke events. “I like our chances,” Ringeisen said. “The South Suburban is a very competitive conference and it will take hard work, dedication and a little luck to stay healthy and prevail through

the long season. But I would not have picked us being in the hunt until after I looked at our first few meets.” The Cougars will head to Prior Lake, another South Suburban contender, on Friday for a 6 p.m. meet and the boys are scheduled to participate in the Eagle Invitational at Apple Valley on Dec. 29.

Panthers One of the goals for every high school athlete is keep improving. Although the Lakeville North boys swim team lost several members to graduation and lacks divers, it’s all about getting personal bests in 2012-13. The Panthers opened the season Dec. 7 with a 98-82 loss to Lakeville South, but turned it around Dec. 13 by defeating Eagan, one of the favorites in the South Suburban, 100-82. The Panthers followed up by winning the Tiger Relays in Albert Lea last weekend, edging out Lakeville South. “It is the first time that we have finished first and second in this meet since we split into North and South,” North head coach Dan Schneider said. After finishing second in the conference last season with several seniors leading the way, the Panthers are relying on captains Ryan Young, Sam Wilson, Cooper Willman, Zach Smith and Cameron Verby this year. Alex Dahlgren has performed well for the Panthers so far, as have Cole Sullivan, Kyle Kleiner, Jacob Burchfield, Nathan Regan, John Bares, Robby Deziel and Andrew Strauch. “I am not sure what to exSee SWIMMING, 17A

In the past few months Lakeville North and Eden Prairie have renewed a bit of a rivalry in the world of high school sports. In the fall the two schools met in both the volleyball and football state championships. In a non-conference game on Tuesday night, Eden Prairie paid a visit to the Panthers in a boys basketball game featuring several of the same players who starred in the Class 6A state football championship last month. Unfortunately, the result was the same for the Panthers, losing to Eden Prairie 87-81. It was North’s first loss of the season after winning its first five games. Lakeville North’s JP Macura, who had been averaging almost 30 points per game leading up to the match, continued his wild start putting up 39 against Eden Prairie. But it was what happened on the other end of the court that bothered the Panthers. “JP is a special offensive player,” head coach John Oxton said. “But we need to have more balance as a team if we are going to compete at a high level. This is new to all of us, so it is going to take some time to get to where we would like to be.” Eden Prairie’s threepoint attempts seemed to fall at will scoring 33 points from beyond the arc, and the Eagles’ rebounding ad-

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Lakeville North’s JP Macura shoots over Eden Prairie’s Grant Shaeffer on Tuesday night. vantage gave it several sec- Lakeville North during the regular season in 2011-12. ond chances. “It should be a fun game “The Eagles did a great job of spreading the floor on Friday,” Oxton said. which led to us giving up “They are obviously one too much dribble penetra- of the best programs in our tion, which led to them get- conference, so we know it’s ting open threes, which going to be a battle like it alunfortunately they made,” ways is. Defensively they are very good, so that will be a Oxton said. Both teams used to play big challenge for us.” The Lightning will come in the Lake Conference where they would play each in with more than a week of other regularly, but the Pan- rest after defeating Spring thers left the conference in Lake Park 66-57 on Dec. 2010 to help form the South 13. Eastview is 2-2 with losses to last year’s state Suburban. The Panthers will head champion Osseo and perento Eastview for a 7 p.m. tip- nial powerhouse Hopkins. off Friday night to kick of their South Suburban Con- Andy Rogers can be reached ference schedule. Eastview at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com was the only team to defeat or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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was 15th at the state Class AA meet in the 50-yard freestyle and helped the 400 freestyle relay finish 14th. “He has both improved his swimming style with body position and he has increased the speed in his turns,” Hamen said. “He has some personal goals early in the season. I hope he can demonstrate what he wants to do.” The Tigers also have a diver in Evan Carufel, who is also looking solid after winning the conference title last season. “He is still working on some dives to improve his consistency in order to have a solid six or 11 dive list,” Hamen said. “Some dives are giving him solid 7s, which is great but he wants to have an entire list of 7-plus dives.” There’s also a long list of veteran swimmers including Dahlton Bell, Christian Bell, Aaron Cochenauer, Brandon Dion, Tyler Lerbakken, Brandon Molnar, Nick Stephan, Alex Garofalo, David Bovee and Jonathan Bovee. “I hope to do well in conference and win most of our meets and the big meet at conference,” Hamen said. “I hope to go to the (University of Minnesota) again for True Team state.”

Based on the Farmington boys swimming and diving team’s performance at the first-ever Missota Conference relays earlier this month, coach Ryan Hamen said he thinks this could be a quality season for the Tigers. Farmington won the relays with 554 points, nearly 100 more than anyone else. The boys followed with a second-place finish at the Prior Lake Invitational and defeated Hopkins 95-89 last weekend thanks to a deep lineup. Hamen said he started the season apprehensive but optimistic, and was pleasantly surprised by the start. “The boys really worked hard in the offseason and it showed,” Hamen said, adding that many of them are already close to or swimming faster than their best times last season. Winning five of the eight relays in the Missota meet and beating Hopkins even though they only won five events proves the Tigers have depth. With 21 swimmers back, Farmington expects strong results in the sprint freestyles, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly. Christopher Kirchmann leads the way after winning conference titles in the 50- Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ and 100-yard freestyle races last season. He ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Eden Prairie, No. 20 Eagan, and tied 1-1 with No. 6 HillMurray. Lakeville North is ranked No. 9, the highest of any team in Section 1AA and in the South Suburban Conference, but Lakeville South isn’t far behind at No. 11. The girls are scheduled to participate in the Kaposia Classic Tournament in South St. Paul after Christmas. The tournament features several of the top-ranked teams in Class A and AA. Perhaps the most anticipated game of the season will happen following the new year with a visit from Lakeville South at 7 p.m. on Jan. 3.

In the midst of a warmup and rain storm last week, most people worried about what kind of jacket to wear and how the weather will affect their driving. For the Lakeville North Nordic teams, they were frustrated after watching the perfect snow conditions melt away giving way to ice and bare grass, delaying the ski season even longer. Three meets have been postponed already. The Panthers practice and hold races at Kenwood Trail Middle School, but they were forced to postpone another meet on Tuesday moving to Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove, which makes it own snow. “The rain killed the super conditions we had for a week there,” head coach Richard Heilman said. “Many, many man-hours go into the process of grooming the course and then it is destroyed by rain. “Roller skiing and running have been the dry-land training alternatives, along with strength training and skill drills. But skiers need and love snow and can only take so much of it before they start to get frustrated.” The Panthers lost some of the best Nordic skiers the school has known last

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Since losing to Benilde-St. Margaret’s, the No. 2 ranked team in Class AA, back on Dec. 4, the Lakeville North girls hockey team has been on a run. The girls won four straight since Dec. 8 defeating Burnsville 9-2, Eastview 6-0, Duluth 5-2 and Apple Valley 4-0. “The girls realize that everyone is going to bring their best against us and we need to show up mentally and physically,” head coach Buck Kochevar said. “The past four games have been a big burst for us. We are seeing a lot of smiles again.” He said the winning streak has allowed the girls to take some of the pressure off themselves after coming into the season with high expectations. It’s been a group effort. Taylor Flaherty had four goals during that stretch and Allie Harvey and Megan Skelly each had three. Christi Vetter has had five assists during that stretch and put up a hat trick against Burnsville. Alexis Joyce, who is playing both forward and defense, also had five assists and two goals and goalie Cassie Alexander got the shutout wins against Eastview and Apple Valley. It was a refreshing stretch after starting the season 3-31, although the losses were against some of the top teams in the state. The girls lost to No. 5 SWIMMING, from 16A pect for the season, but I am pleased to see the progress we have made thus far in the season,” Schneider said. “I would like to be one of the top three or four teams in the conference.” One issue that will continue to haunt the Panthers’ score sheet is a lack of divers. No one came out for diving, which also was the case with the girls team. But Young is coming off

Cougars Since losing two straight in early December including a 4-1 loss to Bloomington Jefferson and a 3-2 overtime loss to Burnsville, the Cougars girls hockey team has also been busy winning. The girls defeated Rosemount 6-2, Prior Lake 3-1 and Eagan 3-2, all expected contenders in the South Suburban Conference in midDecember. It was a needed boost to remain in contention for the top spot in the South Suburban Conference. Ari Reed led the team against Rosemount with two goals and an assist, and Chloe Batta scored twice against Prior Lake. Callen Naasz helped out with six goals in the first half of December, and Morgan Morse a season where he finished 13th in the state in the backstroke. He and Verby were part of a 200 medley relay that finished 13th in the state. Dahlgren was 16th in the 50 freestyle and part of the 10th-place 200 freestyle relay. Regan also got some state meet experience placing, 16th in the 500 freestyle. “We have a good nucleus of kids,” Schneider said. “Right now fly and back seem to be strengths, but I

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has been an assisting machine with nine since Nov. 27. The girls are scheduled to participate ABRA Invitational in Edina starting with a 2:15 p.m. Dec. 26 game against Duluth. South will be up against several top Class AA teams such as Edina, Stillwater and Hopkins. Before then, the Cougars will welcome No. 6 HillMurray to town for a 3 p.m. puck drop on Saturday at Hasse Arena.

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Since defeating Rochester Mayo 7-0 on Nov. 15, it’s been a struggle for the Farmington girls hockey team to get a victory. The girls have gone 0-71 since, losing to Red Wing, the No. 2 ranked team in Class A, on Tuesday 6-1. The girls came close to wins against Northfield and tied Owatonna earlier this month. In both games they had a two-goal lead, but putting a mark in the win column has escaped them. The girls also played Chaska/Chanhassen tight on Dec. 7. After falling behind 3-0 early and The Tigers tied it up in the second period with goals from Haleigh Zwart, Michaela Tonsager and Rachael Peroutky, but the game still ended with a loss. HOCKEY, from 16A The girls will get a chance to get a few wins at their own tournament over the break. coach Keith Revels feels The Louis Schmitz Holiday the team’s season has gone pretty well at this point with classic will start Dec. 27. a 4-4 record, with a few of those losses by one goal. am hoping our other strokes “Without a doubt we are will come around as we get a quicker, more talented, into better shape.” and deeper team than we The 300 butterfly, 300 were at the end of last seabackstroke and 850 crescenson,” Revels said. do relays won at Albert Lea Last week the Tigers and the freestyle relays held caught a spark beating their own. Spring Lake Park 4-3 on The Panthers will head Dec. 13. to Apple Valley for a 6 p.m. The Tigers were in conmeet Friday before taking an trol early on with a Justin eight-day competition break Novak goal 29 seconds in for the holidays. The boys to the game. Farmington will participate in the Eagle fell behind 3-2 in the second Invitational in Apple Valley period, but it only lasted on Dec. 29. nine seconds when Corey

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spring when two-time state champion Ben Saxton and Lewis Kunick graduated. Heilman hopes their abilities will rub off on the current team with senior Alex Duchon, juniors Robby Hanson and Greg Augustine, and sophomore Grant Eggan. The girls have a little more firepower with Amy Ferguson leading the way. She qualified for state last season finishing 56th in the pursuit (combined classic and freestyle races). She’s joined by Sara Nelson, who also qualified for state finishing 73rd. They’re joined by classmate Emily Wilson, juniors Lindsay Smits and Jessica Resichke, sophomore Elise Askeland, and freshman Brianna Vetter. Without snow, it’s hard for Heilman to predict the Panthers’ potential. “As always, I’m optimistic about our chances in the conference and section meets,” he said. At the team’s first meet at Valleywood in Apple Valley on Dec. 12 against South Suburban Conference teams, the Panthers finished seventh out of eight teams. Duchon led the boys team placing 26th. Eggan was 35th and Hanson 36th. The girls fared a little better placing fifth. Ferguson led the way

placing sixth overall and Vetter was next across the finish line placing 21st. Wilson was 27th and Askeland 30th. While the teams anxiously watch every weather report hoping for snow, Heilman has hopes they will continue to improve athletically well into February. “The goal is to get as many kids to the state meet as possible,” Heilman said. “The races in February are the ones that matter most, so we have seven weeks to get ready for those to start.”

Runrud evened the score. Grant Hauswirth’s goal in the third period, his second of the game, gave the Tigers the lead for good. But the Tigers couldn’t stretch it into a winning streak last weekend, falling to Rochester Mayo, one of the top teams in Section 1AA with a 6-1 record. The Tigers held a 2-1 lead after two periods with goals from Alex Aubrect and Hauswirth, but Mayo scored three times in the third to win 4-3. “We have to be happy with the games played against section opponents,” Revels said. “We went 3-1 only losing to Mayo. If we can continue to play well

and win some conference games we should be looking at our first home quarterfinal playoff game since moving up to AA.” The Tigers will welcome the No. 20-ranked team in Class A New Prague to town on Friday night before taking a break for Christmas. The boys will travel to Red Wing Dec. 28 for their last game of 2012. “We want to get off to a strong start to the Missota schedule, hoping to move into the top tier in our final two seasons in that conference,” Revels said.

Cougars advancing The Lakeville South Nordic teams are also pining for better weather. At the SSC meet at Valleywood, the boys placed fifth overall. Noah Hanson led the charge coming in 12th and teammates Matt Schiroo (15th) and Mitch Miller (22nd) weren’t far behind. Jack Gerken finished 27th and James Schiroo 28th. The girls team struggled coming in eighth, one point behind Chaska/ Chanhassen. Carley Endersbe was the first Cougar to finish placing 13th, and Libbey Endersbe was 16th. Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Couch, loveseat, chair Tan/gold microfiber. Exc condition! $499 952-843-8138

Dun-Rite Roofing & Siding Co. Locally owned & operated! www.DunRiteMN.com Lic. 2017781

Lic#20126880

Painting

2420

John Haley #1 Roofer, LLC. Call 952-925-6156

612-810-2059

Superior Hardwood Fuel Pellets, 40 lb bags. $3.90 per bag. 952-891-1280

SNOW PLOWING

Commercial & Residential Dependable – Insured - Exp'd LSC Construction Svcs, Inc Mbr: Better Business Bureau

Tree Service

2620

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

Misc. For Sale

3260

Car cover for full size car Excellent Condition $25 952-431-1992

Free Ests. 952-890-2403

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

Solid Oak Rnd DR Tbl, 2 lvs., 6 chrs. Exc cond! Asking $350/BO. 612-868-2597

Snow Plowing

Comm./Res. Insured, Senior Discount

Lic. #BC626700

2510

Quick Response – Insured

Roof Snow/Ice Removal 30 Yrs Exp – Insured

952-883-0671 Mbr: BBB Tree Removal Silver Fox Services Al's Seasonal Services

Tree Trimming & Removal Insured Call 763-498-9249

Window Cleaning

2660

General Contractors

Toro 5200 Blower 20” runs god. $50 Cash 952435-2019

Misc. Wanted

3270

Buying Old Trains & Toys

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

952-933-0200

Polaris Snowmobile & ATV's. Non-working only. Will pick-up, will pay cash! Call 612-987-1044

Snowblowers & Equipment

3320

YardMan Snowblower 5.5 hp, elec. start, like new! $350/BO. 952-884-4280

Storm Damage Restoration Roofing ■ siding ■ windows Established 1984

(763) 550-0043 (952) 476-7601 (651) 221-2600

2620

Tree Service

2620

Bonded • Insured

612-824-2769 952-929-3224 Free Estimates

Window Cleaning 651-646-4000 Good Things To Eat

3210

Tree Service

gardnerconcrete@integra.net Family Owned & Operated

Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586

Cemetery Lots

3090

NEED A ROOF?

3500 Vicksburg Lane Suite 400-351 P l y m o u t h , M N 5 5 4 4 7 Lic # 6793 READERS’ CHOICE

No Subcontractors Used.

Merchandise

New In Plastic!! $150 MUST SELL!! 763-360-3829

Credit Cards Accepted

Concrete & Waterproofing, Inc. • Buckling Walls • Foundation Repair • Wet Basement Repair The Origina • Wall Resurfacing • Garage/Basement Floors

BBB Free Est. MC/Visa

3000

Roof Raking

Interior/Exterior Painting by the Pros Bonded & Insured Free Est. • Senior Discounts

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

New Construction

2570

A Fresh Look, Inc.

2510

Roofing/Tear-offs

Lic #BC156835 • Insured

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

651-815-4147

Senior Discounts

Good Things To Eat

3210

PREMIUM GULF SHRIMP 13/15 count • $10/lb. Delivery Service Available Call for pick up location

612-384-5485 Great Service Affordable Prices

Building or Remodeling?

www.plazahomesinc.com 612-812-0773

2490

Powerwashing

www.prideoflouisiana.com 2490

Powerwashing

2490

Powerwashing

BOB’s

Lic. BC609967

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

Rooﬁng • Siding • Windows www.capstonebros.com

•FREE ESTIMATES •INSURED

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

• Sophisticated Home Additions • Elegant Kitchens 35 Years Exp. • Lower Level Expansions Financing Avail. • Porches • Baths • Etc. Excellent Refs. Design & Build Services Lic BC171024 Insured Unmatched Quality Guarantee

952-882-8888

A Family Operated Business

Fully Insured Free Estimates

Jack of All Trades Handyman

Locally owned & operated

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

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

Don't Want It - We Haul It! Call Scott 952-890-9461 Rubbish Removal/Clean-Up Containers for Rent 5-18cu/yds Since 1979 952-894-7470

Painting

2420

Quality Int./Ext. Work A+ BBB rating 612-501-6449

QUALITY SERVICE Since 1949

Licensed

Housecleaning

Carpentry, Remodeling, Repair & Painting Services. I love to do it all! 612-220-1565

Flooring & Tile

The Original

651-457-7776

Status Contracting, Inc.

Drywall Finishing 25+ yrs exp. Call Gene 952-452-1726

2230

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

2310

Kitchens & Baths, Lower Level Remodels. Decks.

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

2180

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS

0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!

Drywall

2170

2100 Building & Remodeling

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

2110

Garage Door

2260

DAGGETT ELECTRIC

Accountants & Tax Svcs

St. Christopher Decorating

2050

Carpet & Vinyl

2090

It could be yours. Call for details. 952-392-6862

(952) 431- 9970 MN Lic. BC096834

Find a quality builder in Class 2050 www.sunthisweek.com

Our job is to make you look good!

763-225-6200

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Leisure

3720

Boats, New & Used

Chrysler 17ft, fiberglass open bow-tri hull, Good Cond. *New price $875 612-825-6283

Agriculture/ Animals/Pets

3900

Burnsville: Rambush Estates

2200 sq ft Manuf. Home One level living. Living rm + Family rm w/fplc., whirlpool tub in master bath. $1655/mo.

952-890-8440

9000

Employment

Pets

3970

Jack Russell/ Beagle Pups. Purebread. 2 mos old, $100. 218-879-8171 or 218-879-5183

4000

8100

Manufactured Homes

Family Care Child Care

4100

Farmington, Immediate openings (all ages), Licensed, 14 yrs. Experience. Call 651-463-2815 LV: 2 FT opngs. Loving mom/ teacher. Fun & nurturing. 763-807-8538

5000

Rentals

5500

Rental Information

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

9020

Business Opps & Info

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

9050

Health Care

RN/LPN's

Regency Home HealthCare is seeking part time and full time; day, eve and night RN/LPN's to provide services to ventilator dependent clients in group settings throughout the metro. Seeking help in the Hastings, Burnsville, and Cottage Grove area. Must have great attention to detail, strong problem solving skills, excellent communication and clinical skills. Current MN nursing license and CPR required. If interested please submit online application at www.regencyhhc.com or fax resume attn: Julie @ 651-488-4656. EOE

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Driver/Warehouse:

Immediate full-time opportunity available with distributor of stainless steel pipe, tube & fittings. Duties include stocking shelves, picking orders, & loading trucks. Local deliveries. Class B license required. Forklift exp. helpful. Apply to: Robert-James Sales, 9601-B Newton Ave South, Bloomington MN 55431.

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

9100

Recruitment and Retention Coordinator FT Home Instead Senior Care

Purchasing Assistant

FT assistant needed in Purchasing Dept. Must have exp with MS Office, ex comm & organizational skills and pleasant phone demeanor. Requires ability to work ind, multi-task and be a self-starter. Position also backs up the receptionist. Please email resume to: Skittams@ jbomeara.com No phone calls please.

Receiving/Warehouse FT position available with great wages & benefits. Clean work environment & convenient Bloomington location. Must be able to lift 75lbs. Fax or email resume to 952-881-6480 hloyd3@gmail.com

Is looking for an individual that can help lead our efforts in recruiting and retaining the BEST CAREGivers in our industry! Qualifications include strong presentation, telephone and follow up skills. Ability to multi-task is a must! Experience hiring and retaining parttime employees preferred. Send resume, references, and salary requirements to:

vitaly.salo@ homeinstead.com

or fax to 952.882.9301

9200

Automotive

EXPRESS LUBE ADVISOR

Dodge of Burnsville 35W & Cliff Road This space could be yours

Help Wanted/ Part Time

Appointment Setters Local remodeling co. Start immediately. Make up to $15/hr. Call Eric 952-887-1613

Come join our family

Dodge of Burnsville’s highly rated Service Department is looking for a Full-time Advisor for a current opening on our service team. Apply in person.

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Billion dollar manufacturing company looking for motivated individuals to establish new accounts. Need home office/good communication skills. Great income, bonuses & car allowance. 507-332-7551 JANITORIAL $15/hr. Saturday & Sunday evenings: 2 hrs/day. Lakeville. 763-360-9901

952-846-2000 9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Accounting/Payroll/ Benefits Administration Minnesota Ag Group, Inc. has an immediate opening for an Accounting/Human Resources position. Person will perform accounting duties such as bank reconciliations, journal entries & payables. Position responsible for submitting bi-weekly payroll & for benefit administration including 401K, health & dental insurance & flex spending. Recruiting, compliance and safety may also be assigned. Experience in Accounting, HR and/or payroll preferred. Please send resume by Friday, December 28th to Roger Kuznia MN Ag Group Inc. 32907 Northfield Blvd. Northfield, MN 55057

Exp'd LEAD COOK

5800

Roommates Wanted

LV: LL of newer TH, ¾ BA, walk out, $550 include utils, high spd int & cable. No Pets. 612-790-5043

6400

Apartments & Condos For Rent

Farmington Studio Apt. Heat pd. Gar. avl. No pets. 612-670-4777

7000

Very competitive wages/hr DOE. 16604 Cedar Ave S. 55068

Finish Carpenters

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

Now Hiring!

Real Estate

Warehouse/Packaging/ Assembly All shifts. Entry level to Apartments skilled positions avail& Condos For Sale able. Email resume to: Fgtn: 1 Rm Effic'y Apt. jobs@awardstaffing.com or call (952)924-9000 $500/mo. Utls. Included. for more info. 952-469-2604

Maintenance Asst/Painter Ebenezer Ridges Campus is seeking a FT Maintenance Asst/Painter. Schedule is 32 hrs/per wk M-F, with on call every third week & rotating holidays. Candidates should have previous painting & maint experience & work well with seniors. Boiler License desired but not required. Contact Bruce at 952-898-8436 or apply in person.

Manufactured Homes

Apple Valley/Lakeville border: 3 BR, many updates pets OK. $29,900 financing avl. 612-581-3833

Pets

3970

Turn your unneeded items in to

$$$$$$$$ Sell your items in Sun•Thisweek Classifieds

952-846-2000

3970

Pets

GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE! George knows how to survive! He is a 4-5 year old, fully housebroken mix that really enjoys cuddles. He needs a fenced-in yard because he has some husky stubbornness! George is best with an experienced owner and is learning to really appreciate having a human tell him what to do. He is neutered and current with shots. Adoption fee: $175. Call Angela at 651-451-7603 or see him at our adoption day on Saturday from 11-3 at the Apple Valley Petco.

Last Hope, Inc. (651) 463-8747 5100

Senior Rentals

N ATTENTIO SENIORS!

5100

Senior Rentals

Spruce Place Senior

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Dakota County CDA seeks an accounting professional to serve as lead accountant, reporting to the Finance Director. Responsibilities include: Perform complex accounting duties in support of agency financial operations, including the preparation, maintenance and control of funds, allocation of income and expense, analysis of programs and accounts, and the development of reports and financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Assist in the preparation and monitoring of budgets. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration w/ Accounting emphasis; knowledge of GAAP, audit standards and practices, governmental fund accounting and reporting standards. 3 years of increasingly responsible professional governmental accounting experience and CPA/CMA certification desired. Starting salary $52,900 - $58,000/year DOQ. To be considered you must complete an application and supplemental questionnaire available on-line at www.dakotacda.org or directly at 1228 Town Centre Drive, Eagan, MN 55123. This position will remain open until filled. EOE

Driver

Repack Selector • Mon. – Fri.

• 6 am start

•$11.10/hr

Full Case Grocery Selector • Mon. – Fri.

• 7 am start

•$13.10/hr

To apply E-mail: mnhr@mclaneco.com or Fax: (507) 664-3042

Apartments

651-463-2511 2 BRs available

Production Floater

Pilgrim Cleaners is looking for someone to work various locations in the Metro area, working in our production plants & occasionally drive a truck. Exp in dry cleaning plants preferred. Duties may include assembling orders, pressing, cleaning, driving a stepvan, etc. Generally a day shift position, M-F, w/ some Sat possible, & hrs vary week to week depending on need. Expect 20-40 hrs/avg. Apply at pilgrimdrycleaners.com PT CNA/Exp PCA Wanted: Hrs will vary. Burnsville. 952-807-5102

Substitute Teachers

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District Visit www.isd191.org for more details

PHARMACY TECH Family Fresh Pharmacy is looking for a person to join our team. Experience required & certification preferred. PT flex schedule. Need to be avl. days, evenings & wkends. Wage based on experience. Must be 18 to apply. Apply in person at: Family Fresh Pharmacy 115 Elm Street Farmington, MN 55024 OK to contact Sue:

651-460-6160

Or online at www.nashﬁnch.com

9250

Help Wanted/ Full & Part Time

9500

Work from Home, PT or FT, for 27 yr. old Inc. 500 company that has earned the Better Business Bureau Hall of Fame. Flexible hours. NOT MLM. Call Sharon at 612-670-2943

9810

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Automotive

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Seasonal Hiring

9400

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9820

Prescription Landscape is seeking operators for plow trucks and loaders. Duties include competent operation of snowplow equipment, snowblowers, and other equipment associated with snow and ice management. Requirements include: physical labor up to and including bending, kneeling, squatting, lifting up to 50 lbs, snow shoveling, and manage flexible work schedule. We have two locations to work from - St Paul or Crystal as well as seasonal and year-round work available. Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record, pass driver's license and background check, pass drug/ alcohol pre-employment drug test and medical certification physical. Compensation may vary $20-$25 per hour pending experience. To submit an application please visit our web site www.rxlandscape.com

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9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

Events Assistant PT Arbors at Ridges is Ebenezer’s Assisted Living community located on the Ebenezer Ridges Campus in Burnsville. We are seeking a PT Events Assistant to lead seniors in quality leisure/social activity programs. Candidates must have exp. with seniors of varying cognitive abilities; able to set-up & conduct activities; musical background preferred. Days/Hrs - Tues & Thurs 5:30 – 7:45 pm & every other Fri 5:30 – 7:45 pm, Sat & Sun 12:30 – 4:30 pm. Please fax cover letter and resume to 952-435-6686 Attn: Chantel, or apply in person at:

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Snow Plow Operators

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To submit items for the Arts Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ ecm-inc.com. Comedy Hawaiian Kermit Apio, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, at Laugh Lines Comedy at GrandStay Hotel, 7083 153rd St. W., Apple Valley. Tickets are $20 for the early show, $25 for the late show. Both feature laughs, food and drinks. Late show features free champagne toast at midnight, party favors, music and dancing. Tickets available at www.hahatickets.com or by calling (651) 528-8454. Louie Andersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Baby Boomer,â&#x20AC;? 7:30 and 10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, at Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Tickets range from $29.95 to $101.95 for VIP tickets and a pre-show meet and greet. Purchase tickets at the box office or by phone at (952) 895-4680.

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Eleven-year-old Calonna Carlisle of Lakeville, left, is making her debut on the Minneapolis Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stage this winter as a Whoville resident in â&#x20AC;&#x153;How the Grinch Stole Christmas,â&#x20AC;? which runs through Dec. 30. Carlisle is a sixth-grader at Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Etoile Du Nord French Immersion School in St. Paul and takes music lessons at MacPhail Center for Music in Apple Valley. She is pictured with fellow â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grinchâ&#x20AC;? cast members Natalie Tran and Noah Deets.

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Christmasâ&#x20AC;? will be presented Friday-Sunday, Dec. 14-30, by The Playâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Thing Productions at Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Tickets are $13 and can be purchased online at www. lakevilleareaartscenter.com or by calling (952) 985-4640.

Workshops/classes/other Teen Poetry Jam/Rap Battle from 4 to 5 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Apple Valley Teen Center, 14255 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, (952) 953-2385. Ages 12-18. Free admission. Free snack and writing workshop with Guante. Teen artist gatherings at the Eagan Art House from 3:30 to 5:30 Thursdays, Jan. 3, Feb. 7 and March 7, and from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 5, Feb. 2 and March 2. 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 Dance Eagan Art House, 3981 Lexington Heartbeat Performing Arts Ave. S. Fee is $5 per session. InCenterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 15th anniversary formation: (651) 675-5521. show, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, Music Together in the Valat Eastview High School. Tickets ley offers classes for parents and are available at Heartbeat Per- their infant, toddler and preschool forming Arts Center for $20 for children in Rosemount, Farmingadults and $18 for children under ton, Lakeville and Apple Valley. 12. Tickets will be $25 at the door. Information: www.musictogetherInformation: (952) 432-7833. classes.com or (651) 439-4219. The Eagan Art House offers Exhibits classes for ages 4 through adult. An acrylic painting exhibit For a complete listing go to www. by Sue Kemnitz is on display eaganarthouse.org or call (651) through Jan. 30 at Lakeville Area 675-5521. Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Dan Petrov Art Studio in Information: (952) 985-4640. Burnsville offers oil painting â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our Burnsvilleâ&#x20AC;? exhibit by classes for beginners, intermethe Burnsville Historical Society diate and advanced skill level chapter of the Dakota County painters, www.danpetrovart.com, Historical Society will be on dis- (763) 843-2734. play Jan. 3-31 in the gallery at Teens Express Yourself Burnsville Performing Arts Cen- with Paint, 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays ter, 12600 Nicollet Ave. at Brushworks School of Art in Burnsville, www.BrushworksSTheater choolofArt.com, (651) 214-4732. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Irving Berlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s White Drama/theater classes for

ages 4 and up at River Ridge Arts Building, Burnsville, (952) 7363644. 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. Rosemount History Book Club meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Robert Trail Library. Information: John Loch, (952) 2558545 or jjloch@charter.net.

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Max Mayleben and Morgan Baumbach, both of Farmington, are among the cast of 30 youth actors in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Irving Berlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s White Christmas,â&#x20AC;? which runs weekends through Dec. 30 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. The holiday musical presented by Lakeville-based childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theater group The Playâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Thing Productions is inspired by the iconic 1954 film â&#x20AC;&#x153;White Christmasâ&#x20AC;? starring Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney, and features classic songs such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blue Skies,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;How Deep is the Oceanâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Love a Piano.â&#x20AC;? Tickets are $13 and are available at the door or in advance at www. LakevilleAreaArtsCenter. com.

family calendar To submit items for the Family Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ ecm-inc.com. Thursday, Dec. 27 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concert â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Musical Meander with Jeff and Paige,â&#x20AC;? 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., Presbyterian Church of the Apostles, 701 E. 130th St., Burnsville. For ages 2 to 92. Free. Information: (952) 890-7877.

ing 20-minute intermission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by Farmington Area Community Education. Monday, Jan. 7 Open house for prospective Boy Scouts, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Community of Christ Church, 5990 134th St. W., Apple Valley. Hosted by Troop 293 of Apple Valley. Information: Scoutmaster Paul Chellsen, (612) 597-4468, chellsen@charter.net, or www. troop293.org.

Saturday, Dec. 29 Winter Birds, all ages, 10 a.m. to noon, Ritter Farm Park, 19300 Ritter Trail, Lakeville. Free, Blood drives but registration required at www. The American Red Cross will lakeville-rapconnect.com. Infor- hold the following blood drives. mation: (952) 985-4600. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767) or visit redcrossblood. Saturday, Jan. 5 org to make an appointment or for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Toy Story 3â&#x20AC;? movie, 10 a.m. more information. to noon, recital hall, Farmington â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., High School, 20655 Flagstaff Walmart, 7835 150th St. W., ApAve. Free. Concessions sold dur- ple Valley.

â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 26, 3 to 8 p.m., Carmike 15 Cinemas, 15630 Cedar Ave., Apple Valley. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 26, noon to 5 p.m., Culverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 15225 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 26, 2 to 7 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 151 E. County Road 42, Burnsville. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 26, noon to 6 p.m., Brunswick Zone XL, 11129 162nd St. W., Lakeville. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Minnesota Zoo, School of Environmental Studies, 12155 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 27, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., St. James Lutheran Church, 3650 Williams Drive, Burnsville. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 29, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sprint Lakeville, 17713 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville. â&#x20AC;˘ Jan. 3, 2 to 7 p.m., St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4625 W. 125th St., Savage.

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The story of Heartbeat Studios begins with Deborah Lysholm selling everything she owned. After escaping an abusive marriage, Lysholm sold her home and all of her possessions in 1996 to buy the property in Apple Valley that would become

Heartbeat. “I literally sold everything – I didn’t even own a fork,” said Lysholm, a dancer since age 4 who had been teaching dance classes through School District 196 Community Education prior to opening her own studio. She and daughter Kristin Freya opened their dance studio in 1998. There were some lean years initially as Lysholm brought her dream to reality. “I secretly lived in the studio for three years,” she

said. “I slept on the lobby sofa. Cardboard boxes in the closet became my dresser.” What began as a small dance studio, Lysholm said, has blossomed into a full performing arts center, and now offers acting, piano and voice lessons in addition to its array of dance classes. The studio serves about 500 students each year. Heartbeat is celebrating its 15th anniversary this month with a Jan. 5 performance at Eastview High School.

Deborah Lysholm (right), who founded Heartbeat Studios in 1998 with daughter Kristin Freya, said the best part of owning the studio has been watching her students develop. “Many of my students now are the kids of former students,” she said. “I call myself a ‘studio grandma.’ ” In addition to Heartbeat’s students, the show at Eastview features four professional tap dancers Lysholm has worked with over the years. They are: Guillem Alonso from Spain, Yukiko Misumi from Japan, Jason Samuels Smith of New York City and Dianne Walker of Boston. Part of the success of Heartbeat, Lysholm said, has been the relationship building with other dance studios around the globe. Heartbeat has “sister studios” in Barcelona, Milan

and Geneva. And over the years Lysholm has taken groups of her students to perform at venues in Japan, Spain and England. Highlights of her 15 years at Heartbeat, she said, include studying under tap legend Gregory Hines, and staging a dance adaptation of “Star Wars” with the blessing of George Lucas. The best part, though, has been watching her students develop. “The main reason I’m in business is to provide a place to build self-esteem

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