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January 18, 2013 | Volume 33 | Number 47

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Criminal background checks for all?

Housing permits rise in Lakeville Lakeville is reporting 2012 saw the highest number of new housing permits since 2004. Page 8A

Lakeville task force considers school security measures by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK

OPINION Bashing bullying in local schools Experience is a strong teacher in local schools to educate students about anti-bullying measures. Page 4A

Criminal background checks may be required of parents before they are allowed to help with their child’s classroom party under a proposal Lakeville Area Schools Superintendent Lisa Snyder said she plans to soon recommend to the Lakeville School Photo by Laura Adelmann Lakeville Area Schools Superintendent Lisa Snyder discusses school safety with the Board. Snyder told the distask force at a Jan. 14 meeting.

trict’s volunteer Security Task Force at its Jan. 14 meeting the task force’s leadership team will recommend all volunteers undergo background checks before they are allowed to volunteer in Lakeville schools. The district now only requires criminal checks for chaperones of overnight activities. See CHECKS, 8A

THISWEEKEND

Harnessing the power of human connections Dakota Electric has new economic development director by Jennifer Chick

Coffee Concerts in Lakeville The popular Highview Hills Coffee Concert series returns to the Lakeville Area Arts Center this year beginning Jan. 27. Page 19A

SPORTS

Panthers lose in overtime Lakeville North boys basketball team builds confidence in close game against conferenceleading Apple Valley. Page 14A

Filing closes this Thursday by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK

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As the new economic development director for Dakota Electric Association, Mark Lofthus will be connecting the electrical cooperative with small business owners, governments and entrepreneurs who rely on that electricity to keep their businesses running. “Economic development can be a mystery to people,” Lofthus, 58, said. “We want to help our members to be as successful as they can be. At Dakota Electric, it’s being a resource for our members and that involves also helping the cities and the counties that are in our territory. Overall, having a thriving business sector in our territory is an advantage to all the people who live and work in Dakota County.” He will also be working with Dakota Electric’s website to maintain and enhance the economic development section of the website, www.ecd. dakotaelectric.com. If a business or individual is looking to start a business or expand a business in Dakota Electric’s

First application in for Lakeville City Council seat One resident had applied for the vacant Lakeville City Council seat as of Wednesday, according to the city. Bob Boerschel, a Lakeville Planning Commission member and former Parks and Recreation Board member, turned in his application Tuesday, said Judi Hawkins, Lakeville deputy clerk. Boerschel is an attorney, working as corporate counsel for Best Buy, an elec-

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Dancing days in Lakeville Photo by Jennifer Chick

Mark Lofthus has been the new economic development director for Dakota Electric Association for about two months. He brings to the cooperative 24 years experience working in the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. territory, Lofthus hopes to become one of the resources they will turn to first. “Economic development, there’s a lot of technical things, but a lot of it is information and the network,” Lofthus said. “If you’re part of the network, you can get things done. That’s what it says on our card, ‘the power of human connecSee LOFTHUS, 8A

Photos by Rick Orndorf

Lakeville South High School hosted 27 varsity and junior varsity dance teams in the Winter Lakeville South Invitational on Jan. 12. Lakeville North Lakeliners danced to “Bust a Move” and Lakeville South Cougar dance team danced to “CanCan.” The event featured two categories, kick and jazz. Lakeville South AAA varsity finished second in both kick and jazz. Lakeville North AAA varsity finished fifth in kick and sixth in jazz. More photos are online at SunThisweek.com.

Open house Jan. 24 by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK

About eighteen miles of Dakota County’s 200-mile regional greenway system is planned to go through the heart of Lakeville. Options for the greenway corridor’s location and alignment options being considered will be available for review Jan. 24 at an open house from 6-8 p.m. at the Lakeville Water Treatment Facility, 18400 Ipava Ave. The trail, intended to connect regional parks and points of interest, landmarks and schools, will take decades to complete and is planned to be built in segments as development and funding allows.

Photo by Jennifer Chick

At Tuesday night’s public input meeting at Lebanon Hills Visitor Center in Eagan, Kurt Chatfield, right, a planner with the Dakota County Office of Planning, visits with Eagan residents John and Danielle Plut, and Tim Solomonson, an employee with HKGI, the company helping Dakota County plan and landscape its greenways. Dakota County is proposing a 200-mile network of multi-use paved trails throughout the county. The Lake Marion/South Creek Greenway is an 18-mile route from Farmington to Burnsville.

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Lakeville’s greenway segment is planned from the Minnesota River in Burnsville to Lake Marion in Lakeville and on to Farmington’s Rambling River Park. Dakota County Senior Planner John Mertens estimated the trail to cost $500,000 per mile to build. Areas where a bridge or other passway is needed are expected to add $1 million to $1.5 million to project costs, he said. The county plans to seek grants and funding from a variety of sources including federal transportation funding, the Metropolitan Council and the state’s Legacy Amendment and the Environment and Natural See GREENWAY, 9A

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Lakevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former senior center is officially the Rose Mountain Spiritual Center after the city closed Dec. 18 on a purchase agreement signed in October. Purchaser Rose Mountain LLC, a nonprofit corporation owned by George Maverick of Rosemount, paid $345,000 for the 4,991-square-foot facility built in 1984. Under terms of the agreement, Maverick paid $25,000 in earnest money, $175,000 at closing and the city will finance the remaining $145,000 at an interest rate of 1 percent over the prime rate for three years when a balloon payment is due. Maverick, also the owner of the Farmington church building at 402 Elm St. that he rents for weddings and receptions, refused comment about the sale, but said he is â&#x20AC;&#x153;thrilledâ&#x20AC;? to be in Lakev-

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George Maverick ille. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a wonderful community,â&#x20AC;? Maverick said. Dave Olson, Lakeville Community and Economic Development director, said there was a lot of interest in the senior center after it was put on the market last fall, with multiple showings and interest in renting it, but Maverick was the only one to propose a â&#x20AC;&#x153;serious and bona fide offer.â&#x20AC;?

Maverick told city officials the building will be used on some evenings and weekends, a switch from the senior centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daytime hours that had raised concerns at the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nov. 8, 2012 Planning Commission meeting. Other concerns neighbors cited involved lights, parking and noise, but Lakeville police said no complaints have been reported about the operation. Julie Torgerson, site manager at Fairfield Terrace, a senior housing building next door to the facility, said no residents have complained and she â&#x20AC;&#x153;didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even know they were there.â&#x20AC;? Maverick also owns about five acres in Rosemount, which is rented out for weddings and receptions. Laura Adelmann is at laura.adelmann@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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+PC 0QFOJOHT Lakeville Liquors Store Manager The City of Lakeville is accepting applications for a Store Manager responsible for strict control of the sale of alcohol, enforcing laws & regulations, and supervising employees. Assoc. degree and 8 years related experience or equivalent combination. Will work a variety of days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. $53,019 - $63,640. D.O.Q.; excellent benefits. For a full job description and to apply, see our website at www.lakevillemn.gov. Completed applications should be submitted to Human Resources by 4:30 p.m., Feb. 8, 2013. Part-time Liquor Store Sales Associate The City of Lakeville is accepting applications for an immediate opening for a part-time Liquor Store Sales Associate position. High school diploma or equivalent required. Day and evening shifts; Friday and Saturday availability is required. Starting pay is $11.03 per hour. For a full job description and to apply using our City of Lakeville and Liquor supplemental applications, see our website at www.lakevillemn.gov or call 952-985-4400. Completed applications should be submitted to Human Resources, 20195 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville MN 55044. Application deadline is Friday, Feb. 1, 2013.

Applicants sought for Council opening The Lakeville City Council is seeking applicants to fill the vacancy created as a result of the election of Council Member Matt Little as Lakevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mayor. The remainder of Council Member Littleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s term, which runs through 2014, will be filled through an appointment process by the City Council. Interested candidates may download the application from the city website at www. lakevillemn.gov. Completed applications will be

accepted until 4:30 p.m. on January 24, 2013. Interviews with selected candidates will be conducted between February 4 and 13, 2013. The formal appointment and oath of office are scheduled for March 4, 2013. For more information on the responsibilities or time commitment of a City Council Member, please contact City Administrator Steven C. Mielke at 952-985-4401.

Comment on Charter Cable service The City is currently gathering comments from the public about cable service. If you are or have been a Charter customer and would like to comment on the services received, please call 952-985-4439 to leave comments or go to www.lakevillemn.gov and click on Cable Service Comments, on the home page under For Your Information. The City would like to give all Charter cable customers the opportunity to voice their service experiences. Comments can be made on any aspect of service, from signal quality to customer relations.

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Briefs KCs host free throw competition

Lions donate coats for kids

The Lakeville Knights of Columbus Council 8367 will sponsor the 2013 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship on Friday, Jan. 25, in the auxiliary gym at Lakeville North High School. Boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate. The event is free. Contestants can come any time between 5:30 and 8 p.m. to register on-site and participate in their respective group by age, as of Jan. 1, 2013. The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is sponsored annually with winners progressing through local, district, and state competitions. Contact Rick Peterson at (952) Photo submitted 457-1381 with questions. The Lakeville Lions recently donated 65 coats, hats and gloves to needy Lakeville school children and on Jan. 2 teamed up with the Dollar Tree store in Apple Valley to collect 500 winter clothing items to donate to Lakeville and Farmington public schools. Youth ice Lions sponsored 17 families through 360 Communitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Armful of Love program fishing contest The and sponsored one needy Lakeville family for Christmas. From right: Lions Sue Frandrup, Dave Sturlaugson, Jerry Laugerude and Deb Laugerude drop off donations set The Lakeville Knights with Eastview Elementary Principal Dick Oscarson. of Columbus will sponsor the 13th annual Library, 20085 Heritage held at 7 p.m. on June bassador Program on Youth Ice Fishing Con- Drive, Lakeville. They 11 at Boeckman Middle Facebook. test from noon to 2 p.m. will discuss innovative School. Saturday, Feb. 2, at Val- ways to create fullyRoyalty are involved ley Lake Park, 16050 fledged characters with in community activi- Storytime at Garrett Path. authentic voices that ties such as the Yellow Farmington Prizes will be award- readers will root for. Ribbon Network, the Library ed to youth ages 13 and There is no charge for Royaltyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual SpaStorytime for All Ages under for different fish this workshop; register at ghetti Feed, and Feed categories. Participants www.dakotacounty.us/li- My Starving Children. will be offered from 10:30 need to bring their own brary or (952) 891-0360. Every girl involved as a to 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. fishing equipment and candidate is required to 25, at the Farmington bait. Register the day of give community service Library, 508 Third St. It will include stories and the contest. The event is Reading hours. free. groups to New this year will be activities for mixed-age a $2,000 scholarship for audiences such as childmeet care groups and families. Miss Farmington. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Beat The Reading Groups Royalty age groups Ages: 0-6. Call (651) 438Goes Onâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 0250 for more informaof the Heritage Library are: will discuss â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Lotus offered â&#x20AC;˘ Little Miss Farming- tion. Eatersâ&#x20AC;? by Tatjana Soli ton â&#x20AC;&#x201C; second and third Homeward Bound at their next meetings at 7 Contractor Theatre Company will p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, grade. â&#x20AC;˘ Jr. Miss Farmingoffer â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Beat Goes and 12:30 p.m. Thursday, courses ton â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sixth, seventh and Onâ&#x20AC;? from 4 to 5:30 Feb. 7. offered eighth grade. p.m. Mondays, Jan. The reading groups â&#x20AC;˘ Miss Farmington Continuing education 28 through Feb. 11, at are free and open to Cherryview Elementary anyone who enjoys read- â&#x20AC;&#x201C; On or before June 30, classes for residential School. Children from ing and discussing good 2014, candidates must be building contractors and kindergarten through books. New attendees between 18 and 20 years building officials will be third grade will be play- are always welcome, and of age and have gradu- offered Tuesday, Jan. 22, at Castle Rock Township ing rhythm instruments, no advance registration ated from high school. Applications can be Hall, 2537 240th St. W., musical games and is necessary. The Herisongs. For more informa- tage Library is located at submitted online at farm- Farmington. or The following courses tion, and/or cost of reg- 20085 Heritage Drive in ingtonroyalty.com istration, call Lakeville Lakeville; call (952) 891- can be downloaded and will be offered: â&#x20AC;˘ KIP (Knowledge Community Education 0362 or visit the library turned into City Hall. Candidates may also is Power), Series: MN at (952) 232-2150. website at www.dako- register on site at the State Statute 326B: tacounty.us/library. Farmington Expo on Sat- Building Contractor LiWriting urday, Jan. 26, at Farm- censing Law, 8 a.m. to 4 Apply to be ington High School. workshop p.m. Cost: $90 (includes There will be a candilunch). Teen fiction authors Farmington date information meeting â&#x20AC;˘ MN State ResidenLoretta Ellsworth and royalty at 7 p.m. Wednesday Feb. tial Code: Radon ResisJanet Graber will host Applications are cur- 13, at Farmington City tant Construction Code, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Writing Fiction for Teens: Character and rently being accepted Hall. More information 4 to 5 p.m. Cost: $20. Call (952) 442-7520 or Voice,â&#x20AC;? a workshop from through Feb. 18 for the is also available at www. farmingtonroyalty.com 2013 Farmington Royvisit mnspect.com/ce to 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at Heritage alty Coronation to be or the Farmington Am- register.

Parks open reservations for picnic shelters Reservations for Dakota County picnic shelters opened Jan. 14 for 2013. Dakota County has shelters at Spring Lake Park Reserve near Hastings and Rosemount; Lake Byllesby Regional Park (adjacent to the Lake Byllesby Campground) near Cannon Falls; Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan; Thompson County Park in West St. Paul; and Miesville Ravine Park Reserve near Miesville. Each shelter has picnic tables and grills. Other amenities vary by location. All shelters are equipped for people with special needs. For more information or to check shelter availability, visit www. dakotacounty.us/parks. Call the Dakota County Parks Department, (952) 891-7996, to make a reservation.

Easter Job Transitions Group Jane Marie Rief will be the speaker at the Jan. 22 meeting of the Easter Job Transitions Group from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Easter Lutheran Church, 4200 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. Rief will share her experience moving from employee to consultant. She holds a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in computer science from University of Iowa and a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in business from Iowa State University. Rief has 31 years of experience in technology roles from programmer to technology manager.

Mentor a child Mentors are needed for youths in Dakota County through Kids â&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Kinship, a local nonprofit that matches children ages 5 to 16 with volunteer mentors for weekly activities in the community. In Apple Valley, there are 13 children currently matched with mentors, and nine children waiting for mentors through Kids â&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Kinship. In Burnsville, there are 18 children currently matched with mentors, and 15 children waiting for mentors. In Eagan, there are 19 children currently

matched with mentors, and five children waiting for mentors. In Farmington, there are seven children currently matched with mentors, and four children waiting for a mentor. In Lakeville, there are four children currently matched with mentors, and two children waiting for mentors. In Rosemount, there are three children currently matched with mentors, and four children waiting for mentors. In addition to the community-based program, Kids â&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Kinship offers school-based mentoring programs at Glacier Hills and Thomas Lake elementary schools in Eagan, Westview Elementary in Apple Valley, and Parkview Elementary in Rosemount. Ongoing training and support are provided to mentors. For more information, go to www. kidsnkinship.org or call (952) 892-6368.

Open house at new trailhead at Rock Island Swing Bridge Dakota County has been awarded a National Scenic Byway grant to build a wayside rest along the Mississippi River Regional Trail near the Rock Island Swing Bridge in Inver Grove Heights. The county invites the public to share comments about the project at an open house from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at the Veterans Memorial Community Center, National Guard Meeting Room C, 8055 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Dakota County staff will introduce the project, present design concepts and answer questions. The project includes construction of a wayside rest with a fourseason rest room, an outdoor picnic pavilion, a 40-vehicle parking lot, signage, and interpretive facilities highlighting the history of the area. The project is currently in the preliminary engineering phase with construction set to begin this summer. For more information, contact Chris Hartzell, Dakota County senior project manager, at chris. h a r t z e l l @ c o. d a ko t a . mn.us or (952) 891-7106.

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Parent appreciates sessions to address bullying by Paula Gajewski Mickelson SPECIAL TO SUN THISWEEK

On Tuesday, Dec. 11, I joined ninthgraders at Apple Valley High School for an assembly about bullying. This group of 400-plus freshmen and their teachers watched a 40-minute documentary “Bullied: A Student, a School and a Case that Made History.” This movie, the seventh film produced by the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Teaching Tolerance program (www.tolerance.org), tells the powerful story of Jamie Nabozny, who as a young man in northern Wisconsin took action against the bullying he experienced in school. Jamie’s landmark case against the Ashland, Wis., school district and administrators was the first successful legal action that challenged anti-gay violence in public school based on the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which provides for equal protections. After viewing this film, Jamie was introduced to the group and spent the next hour talking with the students about his experiences and current work of presenting to student and school groups across the country so that his experiences are not repeated. As the chair of the AVHS Site Council, I was so proud of our freshmen that day. Their behavior and conduct was exemplary. You could have heard a pin drop as they watched the movie; I didn’t see one student misbehave. I was impressed with Jamie’s easy-going and engaging presentation style, one that clearly resonated with his audience. I was touched by his story and how he skillfully addressed student questions, which ranged from the light-hearted “What did you do with the settlement money?” to the thoughtful “What would you tell a friend who is

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Paula Gajewski Mickelson thinking about suicide?” and touching “Did you forgive the bullies?” As a mom, I was moved beyond words. Throughout the movie my attention was drawn to Jamie’s parents, especially his mom, their heartbreaking experience and desperate desire to support and protect their beloved son in a public school system that was failing them. While gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender students are often the targets, bullying can be experienced by anyone. Students are bullied for a wide variety of reasons based on difference – they are not tall or short enough, fat or thin enough, they like or do “odd” things and are perceived as “less than” by the bully. Jamie told the audience that research shows the reasons behind a bully’s actions are less about what is “wrong” with the victim and most often rooted in the bully’s own insecurities. Since Jamie’s case was settled in 1995, great improvements have been realized in the area of student protection against bullying, but there is much yet to be done. The following statistics are staggering: GLSEN’s National School Climate Survey (2007) www.tolerance.org/supplement/bullying-numbers • 9 in 10 (86.2 percent) LGBT students reported being bullied. • More than half (60.8 percent) reported they felt unsafe in school because

of their sexual orientation. • 32.7 percent of LGBT students missed a day of school because of feeling unsafe, compared to only 4.5 percent of a national sample of secondary school students. “The 411 of Bullying” George Washington University (2004) www.ncjrs.gov/ pdffiles1/ojjdp/grants/226235.pdf • Of children in sixth through 10th grade, more than 3.2 million — nearly one in six — are victims of bullying each year, while 3.7 million bully other children (Fox, et al, 2003). • Compared to their peers, students who are bullied are five times more likely to be depressed. Bullied boys are four times more likely to be suicidal; bullied girls are eight times more likely to be suicidal (Bullying Prevention is Crime Prevention, 2003). Community-Oriented Policing Services, U.S. Department of Justice www. cops.usdoj.gov/files/RIC/Publications/ e07063414-guide.pdf • In two-thirds of recent school shootings (for which the shooter was still alive to report), the attackers had previously been bullied. “In those cases, the experience of bullying appeared to play a major role in motivating the attacker.” • A recent study of a nationally representative sample of students found higher levels of bullying in America than in some other countries. Thirteen percent of sixth- through 10th-grade students bully, 10 percent reported being victims, and an additional 6 percent are victimbullies. This study excluded elementaryage students (who often experience high levels of bullying) and did not limit bullying to school grounds. Several smaller studies from different parts of the country confirm high levels of bullying be-

haviors, with 10 to 29 percent of students reported to be either bullies or victims. • Studies suggest only between 10 and 20 percent of noninvolved students provide any real help when another student is victimized. I have been and continue to be proud to send my children to schools in District 196, including Apple Valley High School. I know that no school or district is perfect. We are fortunate to live in a school district that is not failing our students and supports activities like the ninth-grade assembly. Teachers and school administrators are not, and cannot, be solely responsible for addressing this issue. Parents, guardians and adults in these students’ lives have to be actively engaged in this process. Please join me, members of the AVHS Site Council and school staff and administrators Thursday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Apple Valley High School theater for a Parent Forum: Bullying. Together we will watch the documentary “Bullied: A Student, a School and a Case that Made History,” which will be followed by a brief discussion about how the topic is addressed. Student survey results on the topic of bullying and the atmosphere at AVHS will also be shared. This event is free and open to anyone who is interested. I hope you will join us as we view this powerful film and continue this conversation together. Paula Gajewski Mickelson is the parent of District 196 students and Apple Valley High School Site Council chairwoman. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Improvements needed, but Minnesota school reform efforts don’t deserve a ‘D’ by Joe Nathan SUN THISWEEK

We have things to work on, but Minnesota’s school improvement efforts do not deserve a “D.” That’s my reaction to a new national report by StudentsFirst (SF) on improving education that gives Minnesota a “D” for our education laws and policies. StudentsFirst is a new organization founded by former Washington, D.C., Superintendent of Schools Michelle Rhee. Rhee is committed to closing achievement gaps and helping all students be more successful. She’s blunt, controversial and I think sometimes wrong. The overall report, and the section on Minnesota can be found at http:// reportcard.studentsfirst.org/. The report acknowledges that in math, Minnesota fourth-graders rank third, and Minnesota eighth-graders rank second in the country on the well-respected National Assessment of Education Progress. (Minnesota’s fourth-graders rank 21st in reading on this test, while eighth-graders rank ninth on that test.)

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The report does not include recently released data showing that more than 25 states have a higher high school graduation rate than we do, and that Minnesota has among the nation’s largest graduation gaps. We have things to be proud of, and things to work on. But many of the report’s assertions are, to put it mildly, questionable. For example, Minnesota, home of Post Secondary Options, open enrollment, charter public schools, and options created by local districts, received a “D-” for efforts to “Empower Parents.” SF insists that Minnesota: • “Must grade its schools on an A-F letter system based on student achievement data.”

• “Require parental consent if a student is placed with an ineffective teacher.” • “Give parents the authority to petition local school districts to turn around failing schools,” and • “Create a publicly financed scholarship program for low-income students in chronically failing public schools to attend private schools.” Many parents have asked me how to compare schools. The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) does provide helpful data on its webpage. For example, school rankings include trends in test scores, how much the school has closed achievement gaps for its students, graduation rates and other information. It’s also possible to compare schools, using this data. But information about schools could be more comprehensive and easier to find. (Full disclosure – MDE gives our organization funds to help share information about Dual High School/College Credit courses.) Bottom line, I don’t think we need an “A-F” grading system. And while there is

not space to discuss them, I don’t think either the parent petition or voucher ideas will help solve many problems. Future columns will discuss other sections of the report urging greater attention to teacher and principal evaluation, and more flexibility for districts. While disagreeing with many of SF’s recommendations, I think it hired a wise woman, former DFL State Sen. Kathy Saltzman, as its state director. Saltzman worked with former state Sen. Gen Olson to help improve reading instruction. And she helped make thoughtful improvements in charter school accountability. I hope that Saltzman will be able to focus on things that will help students and schools. Joe Nathan, formerly a public school teacher and administrator, is director of the Center for School Change in St. Paul. Reactions welcome, joe@centerforschoolchange.org. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

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Daudt formally recommended I be placed on the Legacy Committee, which allocates money from the Legacy Amendment that was passed by voters in 2008. The zoo receives about 29 percent of its annual budget funding from the state, some of which comes from the Legacy Amendment funds. The remaining 71 percent of the zoo’s budget comes from private donors and patrons. I have met with the zoo’s CEO and Director, Lee Ehmke, and believe the Minnesota Zoo has a visionary plan to maintain and grow exhibits so it can continue to thrive in our community. The zoo is a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars and is very deserving of the Legacy Amendment funding it receives.

Although House Rules are very clear that recommendations from the Minority Leader are to be followed, Speaker Paul Thissen chose to replace me with a different representative on the Legacy Committee. Given my desire to be an advocate for the Minnesota Zoo, I have had discussions with Daudt and Thissen to convey how important this committee assignment is to me. I am pleased to have been put back on the committee and I look forward to being a strong advocate for the Minnesota Zoo and the rest of District 57B this legislative session. ANNA WILLS Apple Valley District 57B state representative

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In what may be a boost for local resolution-keeping, a health and sports nutrition store opened in Lakeville on Dec. 31. General Nutrition Center is now located in the Southfork Shopping Center at 17721 Kenwood Trail, opened by Chris Dubois, 49, of Shorewood and Jason Bachman, 33, of Rosemount. Bachman said as a college student and baseball player, he was a frequent customer of the Cottage Grove GNC Dubois owned, and when he graduated from college with a

degree in health education and a minor in nutrition, he worked for Dubois. They became business partners about four years ago, and have opened stores in Hudson, Wis., and Forest Lake together. Dubois has been in the business 17 years and, in addition to the Cottage Grove location, owns stores in Richfield and St. Louis Park. GNC products include health, fitness and nutrition powders, vitamins, minerals and supplements. The store offers whole food supplements to help dieters keep on-program even when crunched for

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Arlene Schmidtke is being remembered as a teacher loved by students, parents and her colleagues. Schmidtke, 87, of Fa r m i n g ton, died Jan. 9 from pneumonia. She was described as a person who lived life to Arlene the fullest. Schmidtke As a teacher at Farmington Elementary School, Schmidtke touched hundreds of lives during her career. She taught third grade there for 22 years from 1968-1990. Colleagues and students remember her as a wonderful teacher who truly cared about each and every student. “She always had a smile on her face,” said Kimberly Boulanger, one of her former students who now lives in New Prague. “I don’t remember her ever getting mad or yelling. She had a kind soul.” Connie Dahl, Schmidtke’s daughter, said she has received several Facebook messages from students saying she was one of the best teachers they ever had. “I really think that every kid that had her liked her,” Dahl said. What Boulanger remembers from that year was that Schmidtke read “Charlotte’s Web,” a book Dahl said Schmidtke read every year. Boulanger remembers Schmidtke’s perfect cursive handwriting, something she pressed her students to perfect as well. Sandy Luther taught

fourth grade at Farmington Elementary School during Schmidtke’s tenure there. She remembers Schmidtke as a teacher who perfectly exemplified the quote, “A teacher takes a hand, opens a mind, and touches a heart.” “I think she did that for all her students, and the parents loved her, too,” Luther said. In 1987, Schmidtke earned Teacher of the Year at Farmington Elementary. “I think she taught in the years when there was time to have fun with the kids,” Luther said. “We felt like we had a good career.” Boulanger admits she was skeptical when she first heard she would have Schmidtke for her third-grade teacher since Schmidtke was one of the older teachers by 1978, but Boulanger learned she shouldn’t judge someone by outward appearances. “She made everybody feel special in their own little way,” Boulanger said. “She was very influential in my life, and I have very fond memories of her.” Before teaching at Farmington, Schmidtke taught in a one-room schoolhouse near Morristown. She also taught in East Chain, Cannon Falls, Dakota County District 47, and Lakeville. Even before her retirement, she was an active volunteer for the Dakota City Heritage Village, a role she continued after her retirement. She loved to dress up as a schoolteacher and reenact those days in a one-room schoolhouse for children. Pearl Shirley, Schmidtke’s sister-in-law and past president of the Dakota City Heritage Vil-

lage Board, said Schmidtke would make sure the schoolhouse was clean and equipment was ready every spring and fall, when Dakota City Heritage Village opened its doors. She often brought her grandchildren down to help clean the schoolhouse. Schmidtke was raised on a farm and her own mother taught in one-room schoolhouses in North Dakota. “I think she just felt an interest in preserving the rural history,” Shirley said. Schmidtke’s daughter, Diane, is now president of Dakota City Heritage Village, and the family asks that any memorials be given to Dakota City. After Schmidtke quit teaching, she traveled around the country visiting historical sites. Her son, David Schmidtke, of Jamesville, Wis., said she was even planning a trip this summer to tour the Minnesota River Valley, visiting sites from the Dakota Indian Rising. She celebrated her 87th birthday with family Dec. 13 and had a wonderful Christmas with family before pneumonia sent her to the hospital on Jan. 8. She died peacefully the next day. “Arlene was a wonderful person and lived a wonderful life,” Luther said. “Many people have wonderful memories of her as their teacher. She’ll truly be missed.” She is survived by her four children, David Schmidtke, Lynn Radvansky, Diane Schmidtke, and Connie Dahl, as well as five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A total of 65 Lakeville students participated in the 59th annual YMCA Youth in Government Model Assembly Jan. 10-13 in Minneapolis. Six of the eight top elected offices for the 2014 conference were from Lakeville. Among those elected were Elise Redetzke, youth governor; Ben Sprengler, chief justice; Sara Bultama, chief judge; Kristina Hufnagle, president of the Senate; Revee Needham, speaker of the House; and Amelia Northrup, presiding of-

ficer of National Issues Forum. The Lakeville delegation also elected its 2013-14 delegation officers. Cody Jones, chair; Mikki Coleman, vicechair Lakeville North; Revee Needham, vicechair Lakeville South; Bronson Bruneau, senior representative; Sabrina Kowal, junior representative; and Lillie Lyon, sophomore representative. Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government is a youth-led, experiential learning opportu-

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Eyebrows went up in the community when it was announced that every student in Farmington would receive an iPad, something most people would consider a generous Christmas present. With more technology at their fingertips, the hope is Farmington students use them to do homework, create presentations, listen to German pronunciation, take notes, organize their workload, play piano, and watch lectures. In some ways it’s already turned the classroom upside down. Chemistry teachers Lewis Miskowicz and Mark Froehling have flipped their classrooms thanks to the new oneto-one iPad initiative in Farmington. Lectures are replaced by podcasts that students watch on their own while taking notes. Class time

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Lakeville home building surges in 2012 City reports best single-family permit numbers since 2004 by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK

Single-family housing permits issued in Lakeville last year shot up 136 percent, from 118 in 2011 and valued at $36.2 million, to 279 in 2012 with a total valuation of $83.5 million, according to the city. Lakeville officials said last year’s increase of over 160 singlefamily permits resulted in the highest number of single-family home permits since 2004. Dave Olson, Lakeville Community and Economic Development director, said the information will be presented to the Lakeville City Council in February. “We felt it was a very positive year in terms of residential development,” Olson said. “The housing market seems to be making a pretty strong comeback.” Building permits for townhomes rose from six to 10 in 2012 compared to 2011, and there were 50 permits for commercial remodeling or additions last year versus 43 in 2011. Total valuation of building permits issued by Lakeville in 2012 was $129.3 million, an increase of more than $41 million over the 2011 total of $87.6 million. The upward trend in the city appears positive. City Administrator Steve Mielke told the City Council in a November work session that developers are planning to build “as much or more” in 2013. “They’re looking for lots,” he said. After recent meetings with developers, the City Council is also planning to expand its Metropolitan Urban Service Area to

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After years of ups and downs, median sales prices in Lakeville and the Twin Cities region rose to new heights in 2012 and appear to be on an upward trend. allow development of properties in close proximity to sewer and water lines. A recent study found that undeveloped areas of the current MUSA require significant extensions for water and sewer lines; some require sanitary sewer lift stations. Expanding MUSA allows the city to realize areas that are available for immediate development with nominal costs associated with connecting to city services, a Nov. 21 memo to the council from City Planner Allyn Kuennen states. City Council Member Colleen Ratzlaff LaBeau, real estate agent and custom home builder for Ratzlaff Homes, said overall the real estate market is picking up and home prices are on the rise. In addition, there are fewer

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$226,000 over that same time period. Sales were also quicker, with the average time a property was on the market reduced from 136 days to 104. While residential permits grew in 2012, commercial and industrial construction activity in Lakeville did not match that of 2011, when the addition of the Walmart helped drive strong numbers. Last year, commercial and industrial building permits in the city totaled $10.1 million; in 2011, they were $17.7 million, and included the 152,000-square-foot Walmart store that opened in October and created 300 jobs. Other commercial development in 2012 includes Fountains at Hosanna, a 93-unit senior living complex, also completed in October and a new McDonald’s

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restaurant located at Dodd Boulevard and Cedar Avenue. McDonald’s added space at its two other Lakeville locations, as did National Polymers, which added over 32,000-square-feet to its office and warehouse, and ConAgra, which expanded its warehouse by 27,000-square-feet in 2012. Commercial property owners have complained for several years of increased property taxes, but they may see some relief in 2013, according to Lakeville Finance Director Dennis Feller, who told council members in a November meeting that more of the property tax burden will fall to residential properties this year. Laura Adelmann is at laura.adelmann@ecm-inc.com or facebook. com/sunthisweek.

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Leukemia survivor runs for a cure Lakeville resident trains for marathons each year with Team Training to raise money for cancer research by Jessica Harper SUN THISWEEK

Less than a year after battling Leukemia and receiving a bone marrow transplant in 2009, Lakeville resident Tyler Boese did what seemed impossible — he ran a 10-mile race. “It’s something I wanted to do for a long time,” Boese said. “It seemed like a good goal while regaining my health.” Boese’s victory not was not only a personal achievement but also benefitted others battling the blood disease. He trained that year with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s fundraiser Team in Training. The nonprofit has spent the past 25 years training everyday people for marathons, triathlons and other athletic events while raising $1.3 billion for cancer research. Boese was diagnosed in May 2009 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia during his freshman year at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. “I was shocked to learn about it,” Boese said. “At first, I didn’t know what to think.” The then 19-year-old’s outlook seemed bleak as he was given a 30 percent survival rate. Boese underwent chemotherapy and radiation for a few months and received a bone marrow transplant in October 2009 from his 17-year-old sister, Tanya.

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Less than a year after battling leukemia, Lakeville resident Tyler Boese ran the Twin Cities Marathon in 2009 after training with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training, which raises funds for cancer research. Boese plans to train with the nonprofit this year for the marathon. Less than six months after his bone marrow transplant, Boese signed up for the Twin Cities Marathon. “I wasn’t sure if I could do it,” he said. But Boese soon found confidence from Team in Training, which he discovered during a search of marathon coaches. “It gave me a way to

fight cancer in a different way,” he said. “And it’s easier to run with a group of people than doing it alone.” That year, Boese raised $2,000 while training with the nonprofit, which is twice the amount required to participate. “Watching him cross the finish line was so emotional,” Boese’s mother,

www.teamintraining.org/mn | 763.852.3042 Tresa said. “I’m grateful toward his friends and mentors at Team in Training for making it possible.” The 22-year-old college senior trained again with the nonprofit in 2011 for a different marathon but was forced to drop out due to a fungal infection in his lungs — a common ailment among those battling leukemia due to a suppressed immune system. Boese donated the money he raised with Team Training to the San Francisco Women’s Nike

Maraton & Half Marathon, which raises funds for cancer research. The following year, Boese picked the torch back up by participating in the Nike Maraton & Half Marathon in San Francisco. With his leukemia in remission, Boese plans to again join Team in Training to prepare for the Twin Cities Marathon in October. Boese said he hopes to raise $2,000 this year and finish the race in six hours. Contrary to his previ-

ous participation, Boese said he intends to walk a portion of the 10-mile route in addition to running due to ongoing issues with his lungs. Boese’s commitment to those struggling with illness isn’t limited to Team in Training. Upon earning his bachelor’s degree in economics this spring, Boese hopes specialize in health care issues. Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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GREENWAY, from 1A Resources Trust Fund. One of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trail options through Lakeville is to follow the existing Canadian Pacific rail tracks that run past Orchard Lake and Kingsley Lake, cross I-35, past 185th Street and into downtown Lakeville, but C.P. Rail officials have not responded to the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts to contact them, Mertens said. In recent years, residents have complained C.P. Railâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use of the tracks in Lakeville for storing train cars created an eyesore. Dakota Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan would turn the tracks into a linear park system, with walkways that connect natural areas. Mertens said the greenway system will also serve to preserve water quality by including restoration for South Creek, a tributary of the Vermillion River, water quality zones, stormwater infiltration zones and natural habitat preservation areas. He said the county is planning informative markers along the trails defining areas of historical significance like Antlers Park that opened on the Fourth of July 1910 at Lake Marion and featured a dance pavilion. Mertens said the county plans to release a draft of its plan this spring when it will hold more open house events. He expects the Dakota County Board of Commissioners will adopt the plan by early summer then forward it to the Met Council for review, expected by early fall. Laura Adelmann is at laura.adelmann@ecminc.com or facebook. com/sunthisweek.

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Envisioning a trail-friendly future Farmington is part of greenway plan based upon our experience with SUN THISWEEK the Mississippi River Greenway, Planning, and it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t set in stone dreaming, has beuntil the time we gun on the Lake are drawing the Marion/South final design and Creek Greenway, e n g i n e e r i n g ,â&#x20AC;? which will cover Mertens said. 18 miles from He said the Farmington to greenway will Burnsville. come together in On Tuesday pieces and wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t night at the Lebabe identifiable unnon Hills Visitor til itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one connectCenter in Eagan, ed piece. As the the Dakota County Parks and RecDakota County graphic greenway is being planreation Depart- This map shows possible alignments for the Lake Marion-South Creek Greenway designed, ment held the first planned by Dakota County. The solid green lines signify existing trails and the dotted ners hope to take the route over and of two meetings green lines are potential trail locations where none exist now. under major roads to gather public There is a national move- reality, but the planning office for safety. input on the proKurt Chatfield, another posed routes for the Lake ment to transform simple wanted to create a master plan Marion/South Creek Green- trails into multi-functional so if developers were building planner with the Dakota way and the Mendota/Leba- corridors, and Dakota Coun- along any of the routes, they County Office of Planning, ty wants to be a part of that could see where the county is said that 80 percent of the non Hills Greenway. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are trying to create a with its Dakota County Gre- hoping to put trails and might greenway will not run along a linear park over the whole 18 enway Vision 2030. The Da- even begin developing those road. The goal is to create an miles,â&#x20AC;? said John Mertens, se- kota County Greenway Vi- trails as they build neighbor- open space with a natural experience. nior planner with the Dakota sion is proposing a network of hoods. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hopefully, we wake up â&#x20AC;&#x153;Communities have inCounty Office of Planning. more than 200 miles of multiâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Trail-based recreation is the functional corridors. While and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all connected some- vested so much in their parks systems, and these greenways number one request we are planning the greenways, Da- day,â&#x20AC;? Mertens said. kota County will be focusing The Lake Marion/South will connect people to those getting.â&#x20AC;? The Twin Cities area is on four areas: habitat, recre- Creek Greenway will con- parks,â&#x20AC;? Chatfield said. The Big Rivers Trail in the very bike-friendly, Mertens ation, non-motorized trans- nect the Minnesota River in said, with many developed portation, and water quality. Burnsville to Rambling River Mendota area has already â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a big connect-the- Park in Farmington. In the been developed. Chatfield trails in Hennepin and Scott counties. Dakota County is dot exercise when we were Farmington area, the gre- said an estimated 140,000 hoping to use its proposed drawing the lines,â&#x20AC;? Mertens enway will travel five miles people use that 3 1/2-mile trail between the downtowns of every year. greenways as a way to connect said. Each year, the Office of Lakeville and Farmington, Currently, there is no price the whole regional area. The paved greenways will con- Planning is creating two mas- eventually traveling onto ex- tag for the Lake Marion/ nect areas of public use, such ter plans for greenways. Start- isting trails at the Rambling South Creek Greenway, but as parks, schools, lake trails, ing in the summer of 2012, River Park in Farmington Chatfield said figures should playgrounds and libraries, for planners began routing the and connecting to the North be available in about three walking, biking and in-line Lake Marion/South Creek Creek Greenway. Mertens months. Funding will come skating. Planners are trying Greenway and the Mendota/ said the route is pretty con- from the county and comto utilize existing trails when Lebanon Hills Greenway. By sistent with what Farmington munities, as well as federal possible. Mertens said the early summer, hopes are to has already set out in its parks transportation grants, Metro routes use borrowed views, finalize the master plans and and recreation planning, but Parks Open Space Funds, and the final route will be tweaked Legacy Funds from the sales such as open spaces already approvals. Mertens said it could take as the planning office receives tax increase passed in 2008. created by parks, schools and developments, to create more as much as 20 years before public input. the lines on the map become â&#x20AC;&#x153;What we are learning, scenic and natural routes. by Jennifer Chick

have a new member in place by February. Applications are available at the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, www.ci.lakeville,mn.us, and must be turned in to City Hall, 20195 Holyoke Avenue, or emailed to cfriedges@lakevillemn. gov by 4:30 p.m. Jan. 24. Laura Adelmann is at laura.adelmann@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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LOFTHUS, from 1A tions.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;? Lofthus brings more than 30 years experience in economic development to Dakota Electric. He first heard about the opening this summer, when LaDonna Boyd, the cooperativeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longtime economic development director, announced she was retiring. Lofthus had been working for the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for the last 24 years and was looking for a change. He had been there through five governors and 10 different commissioners and was looking for a way to work more directly with economic development projects. He found that at Dakota Electric. He describes the work environment at Dakota Electric as having a â&#x20AC;&#x153;family feel.â&#x20AC;? Several walls are lined with photos of employees who have spent more than 25 years working for the cooperative, and as he walks those halls every day, he is reminded why people stay with the cooperative. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People enjoy their work,â&#x20AC;? Lofthus said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a palpable feeling of satisfaction.â&#x20AC;? Lofthus will be relying on his years with the DEED to bring many personal and business connections to his new role at Dakota Electric. He has started to investigate ways that Dakota Electric can continue to help members grow while providing resources to help existing businesses and those interested in starting businesses in Dakota Electricâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s territory. He aims to reinvigorate existing partnerships and create new ones, meeting face-to-face with those

ject, the group generally approved of equipping Lakeville classrooms with panic buttons and adding buzzers to let visitors into school buildings. Discussion also centered on prevention by improving mental health screening, staff training and services. Suggestions included implementing school crisis teams, updating emergency plans and improving training coordination with police and school staff. Surprise drills, although difficult administratively, were also advocated to better prepare teachers and emergency responders. In an interview, School Board Chair Roz Peterson said school safety is â&#x20AC;&#x153;crucially important,â&#x20AC;? but cited some concerns about whether the district should conduct background checks on all district volunteers, the majority of which are parents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d want to make sure anything we do will accomplish the goal of keeping students safe without violating the rights of parents,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obviously, this is uncharted territory for us, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re learning as we go. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important we stay very much inclusive and discuss this as a community.â&#x20AC;? Laura Adelmann is at laura.adelmann@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

who are the drivers of the economy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t partner with people on a regular basis, economic development doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work very well,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like them to look to me with confidence and trust. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to be able to work behind the scenes with partners to get things done.â&#x20AC;? One of the biggest challenges he sees facing the business community, from an economic standpoint, is filling open positions with qualified workers. He will be working with other partners to ensure workforce development centers are providing customized training to create qualified workers for those open positions within Dakota Electricâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s territory. What Lofthus most enjoys about economic development is the ability to learn new things. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of economic development is information,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;to be able to be that resource. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve discovered already that there are existing businesses that are looking to grow or looking for another location. The role that I can play is to be there on behalf of Dakota County and listen to them.â&#x20AC;? He can then advise them as they contemplate the next steps in the process, matching businesses with the services they will need to succeed. Lofthus lives in Edina with his wife, Marian. They have one daughter, Emma, who is studying at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Lofthus will be attending many early morning and late evening meetings, but in his free time, he enjoys playing golf and guitar.

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Drotning is active in both business associations and the community. He has served as past president and board member of the Automotive Service Association Minnesota, and as training auditor and state president of Inter Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, a national automotive training association. With 15 years of service on the Lakeville Planning Commission, Drotning is now senior member and has been past chair and vice chair. He has served as District 16 representative for the Metropolitan Council Land Use Advisory Committee. In 1992 and again in 1998, Drotning participated in the Lakeville Strategic Growth Task Force. He was involved in the 2000 and 2010 Lakeville comprehensive plan updates. He has been involved in the County Road 42 Task Force study group and the

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John Miller of James Barton Design-Build, Apple Valley, has been named to Professional Remodeler Magazine’s “Forty Under 40.” The distinction was made based on Miller’s leadership skills, professional and personal experiences, innovation in the industry and his role in professional and Builders group charitable organizations. announces new Miller has been with the company for 12 years and officers, board is currently a sales/general members manager. He is a 1998 gradThe Builders Association uate of Apple Valley High of the Twin Cities inducted School. its 2013 president and board of directors on Jan. 9. PaSmith moves to mela Belz, project developer Senior Housing PartLutheran Social with ners, a division of PresbyService terian Homes and Services, Nyam Smith of Eagan was elected to serve as presihas been named associ- dent for 2013. Local members elected ate vice president of family services at St. Paul-based to the executive board: Lutheran Social Service of Builder Vice President – Minnesota. Smith moves Shawn Nelson, New Spaces, into this new position after Burnsville; Secretary – Daserving as executive director ryl Dohr, Marvin Windows of the YMCA of Greater and Doors, Eagan; Past President’s Advisory CounTwin Cites-Eagan Branch. Smith received a bach- cil – Doug Nelson, New elor’s degree in Africana Spaces, Burnsville. Local member elected to Studies from State University of New York at Albany the board of directors: Patand a master’s degree in or- tie Martin, Glowing Hearth ganizational management & Home, Burnsville. and leadership from Springfield College, Springfield, Breakfast with Mass. Smith is a member of the Champions to Eagan Rotary Club and is feature sales Eagan Business Council’s representative for the Dako- guru Sales guru Scott Plum ta County Regional Chamber of Commerce. He is also will present “Using Your a member of the Eagan Li- LinkedIn Network to Ask ons Club and The Monitors for Referrals” at the Dakota County Regional Chamber Club. of Commerce’s Breakfast with Champions from 7:30 Brakke named to 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at Hilton Garden Inn, 1975 vice president Brian T. Brakke has Rahncliff Court, Eagan. Cost includes breakfast joined Merchants Bank in and is $20 for members and Rosemount as a vice presi$30 for nonmembers. To dent and business banker. He has more than 25 register, email Jessy Annoni jannoni@dcrchamber. years of banking experience, at including 15 years with An- com or call (651) 288-9202. chor Bank and 12 years with US Bank. Credit union Brakke has a history of community involvement, in- brings holiday cluding current board posi- cheer to local tions with the Ordway Cen- families ter for the Performing Arts Burnsville-based US and Ordway Circle of Stars. He is also involved with the Federal Credit Union partBurnsville Rotary Finance nered with Southern Anoka Committee, Mount Cal- Community Assistance to vary Lutheran Church and participate in SACA’s Holithe Bloomington Chamber day Toy Drive in December. of Commerce. His past in- Donations were collected volvement includes board at the credit union’s corpopositions with the Saint rate office in Burnsville and Paul Chamber Charitable the Fridley branch locaFoundation and Home Eq- tion. Together, US Federal uity Service of Saint Paul employees and members Inc. Brakke holds an under- donated over $400 in new, graduate degree from Augs- unwrapped toys. This is the burg College and a graduate third year the credit union degree from the University has participated in the toy drive. of St. Thomas.

Sullivan named personal banking officer Karen Sullivan has been hired as a personal banking officer at Merchants Bank in Lakeville. Sullivan has been in banking for seven years. Be-

BabyLove wins grant Eagan-based BabyLove, an independent childbirth education center, won a $1,000 grant from Sam’s Club and SCORE and will receive an-all-expenses-paid trip to Dallas, Texas, to attend a Jan. 23-24 marketing

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Eagan dentists Give Kids a Smile Park Dental Eagan dentists Heidi Diekmann and Jennifer Idziorek, along with their staff, will participate in the Minnesota Dental Association’s annual Give Kids a Smile program. Park Dental Eagan will provide free selected dental treatments on Feb. 1 to children age 15 and younger. An appointment must be scheduled to receive care. Patients seeking appointments must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. For information and to schedule an appointment, contact Lynn at Park Dental Eagan, (651) 454-2700.

Mackin distributes Playaway products Mackin Educational Resources, Burnsville, has entered into a new distribution partnership with Findaway World, a leader in the audiobook industry. With the partnership, Mackin becomes one of a select few distributors of Playaway products in the nationwide K-12 school market. To kick off the partnership, Findaway World will give away three $1,000 Playaway starter collections to schools. School librarians and teachers can visit school.playaway.com to enter the contest through May 30.

Sport Clips Haircuts to open second Eagan location Sport Clips Haircuts will open its second Eagan location at 2000 Rahncliff Road on Jan. 18. Preston Luman, team leader for both Eagan Sport Clips, also has stores in Eden Prairie, Bloomington and Lakeville, and one planned for Apple Valley later this year. Store hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit http://haircutmencliffroadeaganmn.com/.

Lakeville company dedicates new solar power Performance Office Papers, Lakeville, dedicated its new 200-kilowatt photovoltaic solar system on Jan. 11. The 1,054 panels installed on the roof were made in Bloomington by tenKsolar Inc. and installed by Sundial Solar, a Minneapolis company. The system is the largest of its kind in Minnesota and is expected to produce 290,000 kilowatt hours of electricity yearly.

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by T.W. Budig Democrats are looking to increase the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s minimum wage. Sen. Chris Eaton, DFL-Brooklyn Center, is proposing to increase the minimum wage for employers with annual revenue of more than $625,000 by more than a dollar an hour. Her bill would push the minimum wage up from $6.15 an hour to at least $7.50. Eaton, who presented her bill at a Senate DFL rollout of top legislation Thursday, Jan. 10, said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a Minnesota value â&#x20AC;&#x153;that honest, hard-working people deserve a fair minimum wage.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the teenager with a part-time job or the low-income worker struggling to stretch each paycheck, putting more money in the pockets of minimum wage earners is good for the whole economy,â&#x20AC;? she said in a statement. A couple with two children working for minimum wage must work 155 hours a week in order to support them, Eaton said. Democrats gauge the proposed minimum wage hike by comparing it to the existing federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. Only the states of Minnesota, Arkansas, Georgia, and Wyoming have state minimum wages lower than the federal. Five states, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama, have no minimum wage laws at all, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Wisconsin, Iowa, North and South Dakota have higher minimum wages

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Sen. Chris Eaton, DFL-Brooklyn Center, is proposing legislation to raise the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s minimum wage. than Minnesota: $7.25 an hour. Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk, DFL-Cook, described Eatonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s minimum wage bill as â&#x20AC;&#x153;something very close to me.â&#x20AC;? Eatonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bill does not change the minimum wage for smaller employers, those bringing in less than $625,000 a year. That is left at $5.25 an hour. But the legislation includes a minimum wage inflation adjustment provision. Ryan Winkler, chairman of the House Select Committee on Living Wage Jobs, believes the House will vote to increase the minimum wage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what the magic number is,â&#x20AC;? said Winkler, DFL-Golden Valley. He said he favors an inflation adjustment provision.

Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton supports increasing the minimum wage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, for over 10 years the governor has supported a higher minimum wage,â&#x20AC;? said Dayton spokeswoman Katharine Tinucci. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In fact, he believes the minimum wage should be a living wage--so that a working person is able to support a family of four, at least at the federal poverty level.â&#x20AC;? The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce opposes raising the minimum wage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Raising the minimum wage negatively impacts job growth and hurts businesses that are already struggling in a tough economy,â&#x20AC;? said Ben Gerber, the chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Energy & Labor/Management Policy manager.

A stretch of southbound Interstate 35E in Burnsville will close in May as part of a $15 million freeway resurfacing and repair project. The closure will be from County Road 42 to the I-35 split where I-35E and I-35W become a single freeway. Traffic will be detoured to I-494 west and I-35W south. Other detours and traffic delays are also expected from May to November along a 15-mile stretch of I-35 and I-35E from Scott County Road 2 in Elko New Market to Cliff Road in Eagan. Expect temporary lane closures and detours as work is completed by segment, the Minnesota Department of Transportation says. Four-lane segments will be reduced to two lanes, one in each direction, says MnDOT, which promises to maintain access to all businesses and homes during the project. MnDOT officials visited a Burnsville City

Fifteen miles of deteriorating freeway pavement thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been in place since a 1989 reconstruction project will get a new concrete overlay, according to MnDOT. The project includes replacement of the deck of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;flyoverâ&#x20AC;? bridge on I35E over I-35W. Bridge repair and painting are planned on several bridges in Burnsville over I-35E: County Road 42, Portland Avenue, McAndrews Road and County Road 11. A railing will be added to the McAndrews Road bridge. Repair and painting are planned on three bridges over I-35W: County Road 42, Burnsville Parkway and McAndrews Road. This construction season will be a busy one for MnDOT in Burnsville. Work is also scheduled to begin on a new gradeseparated interchange at Highway 13 and County Road 5. John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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House Majority Leader Tom Bakk, DFL-Cook, unrolled a bill on Thursday that would make it harder for lawmakers to place proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot. The two recent Republican amendments, the marriage and photo ID amendTim Budig is at tim.bu- ments, provide examples dig@ecm-inc.com or face- of how â&#x20AC;&#x153;uglyâ&#x20AC;? it can get when a simple majority of book.com/sunthisweek.

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Council work session Jan. 15 to give a briefing and help brace the community for a season of traffic delays. MnDOT will visit the Lakeville City Council on Tuesday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be bad,â&#x20AC;? Mayor Elizabeth Kautz said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely No. 1 on our radar â&#x20AC;&#x201C; traffic,â&#x20AC;? said Nicole Danielson-Bartelt, an engineer for MnDOTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South Area. Social media, email alerts, news releases and other communications are planned to keep motorists informed, MnDOT says. MnDOT also has a website for the project: www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/i35eelkotoeagan/index.html. The project will be done in two parts: from Elko to the split and from the split to Cliff Road. In the north end, MnDOT is studying whether the should could be used for vehicles during peak traffic hours, DanielsonBartelt said. Changeable message signs will give motorists travel and delay times.

the Legislature attempts to sidestep the governor and legislate through constitutional amendments, he argued. In the past, Bakk has fought against some proposed DFL constitutional amendments. He gave a memorable speech on the Senate floor in opposition to the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment, passed by voters in 2008.

Bakkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bill would require a super majority or three-fifths vote for the Legislature to place amendments on the ballot. It would also defer placement of the amendment on the ballot to the general election following the next general election. T.W. Budig can be reached at tim.budig@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Ben Saxton, a Lakeville North High School graduate, skis at the U.S. Senior Nationals in Utah earlier this month. He qualified for the Junior World Championships team as one of the top six junior skiers in the country and will spend the next month on the European Elite Circuit.

Saxton skis to the next level Lakeville Nordic competitor earns spot on U.S. National Junior team BY ANDY ROGERS SUN THISWEEK

Ben Saxton, a two-time state Nordic champion from Lakeville North, graduated from high school last spring but hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stopped skiing. In fact, in the past 12 months thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty much the only thing heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been doing. There was some unfinished business left on the snow after he fell short of making the U.S. Junior World Championship team in 2012. Only the top six skiers made the team. Saxton was seventh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a competitive guy,â&#x20AC;? Saxton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have tried any less if I would have made the team, but I was certainly spurned by being left off. All summer I could say Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not going to get left off this year. It got me through some workouts.â&#x20AC;? This year he wrote a different story. At the U.S. Senior Nationals earlier this month in Utah, Saxton left no doubt and earned a place on the Junior World Championship team. Last weekend Saxton hopped a plane to Europe to ski some of the top races in the European Elite Circuit, including the Junior World Championships in Liberec, Czech Republic, which run through Jan. 28. Getting to this point required sacrifices. Saxton was accepted to Dartmouth College last fall,

but he put it off in hopes of making the national team. He said he has no regrets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;America has such an intense idea toward college (being) the only way to go,â&#x20AC;? Saxton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not wrong, but how much sense does it make to go in as a college freshman when you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really know who you are? Mine happened to coincide with my dream of being an Olympic skier.â&#x20AC;? He spent the past three seasons living in a cabin in northern Wisconsin preparing at FAST Performance Training. He still had many college freshman experiences such as living on his own, worrying about his finances, cooking for himself and doing his own laundry. But he spent 100 percent of his free time becoming a better athlete and skier. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mentally it allowed me to approach the sport more professionally,â&#x20AC;? Saxton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look at it as a job because I love to ski, but I have that professional attitude toward skiing like it deserves. My technique has grown tenfold and I put on 15 pounds of muscle.â&#x20AC;? For money he works at Rivers Eatery in Cable, Wis., which is owned by a family friend. Two weeks ago he was in Soldier Hollow, Utah, site of the 2002 Olympic Nordic races, hoping his work would be put to good use at the U.S. Se-

nior Nationals. He needed to be one of the top six junior skiers in the country to make the team. It turned out he was one of the top overall skiers, junior or otherwise. In the classic sprint qualifier, he finished 10th out of more than 100 of the top skiers in the country, qualifying him for the senior heats. He eventually skied his way to the A final and finished fifth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Top 10 in the nation is pretty awesome especially when I was 10 years younger than some of those people,â&#x20AC;? Saxton said. In the distance skate race, he moved up from 74th last year to 23rd this season by closing well. He was the third junior, so with those two races he knew he had made the team. Over the next few weeks Saxton will participate in the Junior National World Championship, Scandinavian Cup and Norwegian Junior Nationals before coming back to North America for the U.S. Junior Nationals in Alaska in March. He figures to ski in the classic sprint, 10-kilometer skate event and should have a spot on the 4x5K relay. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The whole year might as well be spring break,â&#x20AC;? Saxton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been undoubtedly the best year of my life.â&#x20AC;? Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ ecm-inc.com or facebook. com/sunthisweek.

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14A January 18, 2013 SUN THISWEEK - Farmington - Lakeville

Panthers fall short in OT against Eagles Young Tigers gaining Panthers build confidence in close game against top-ranked Apple Valley valuable experience by Andy Rogers Sophomore-laden girls basketball squad hanging tough

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Any time you play a team like Apple Valley, the No. 2 ranked boys basketball team in Class 4A staring perhaps the top junior in the country, you find yourself quality measuring stick. While the Lakeville North boys basketball team lost to the Eagles 7975 in overtime on Tuesday night at home, there were some bright silver linings.. “The biggest thing is Apple Valley is a great team and we could have beat them,” head coach John Oxton said. The Panthers had the ball at the end of regulation, but a lay up was blocked giving Apple Valley’s Tyus Jones a few more minutes to put the game away. Still, it was refreshing considering the Panthers didn’t have many players returning from last year’s team that finished second in the state. “We’re kind of starting over, but they’re starting to figure it out,” Oxton said. “We’re right there.” The loss dropped the team’s record to 10-3, but “these kids are doing what they can to keep the standards high,” Oxton said. “They’re one of the best teams in the state and if we can play with them, then it’s a confidence builder,” said junior JP

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Lakeville North’s Kyrell Newell defends against Apple Valley’s Tyus Jones in an overtime loss on Tuesday. Macura, who lead North with 31 points. With the gym nearly at full capacity, the Panthers put fans on their feet by taking an early 28-18 with 13 points coming from Macura, but the Eagles had an answer going up by double digits early in the second half thanks to their height advantage. “We were making shots like crazy, but they went inside and we just couldn’t stop them,” Oxton said. The Panthers cut that lead back to 65-63 with 2:37 remaining. Grant

Erickson’s steal and assist to Kyrell Newell tied the game up with a 1:20 left, which sent the game to overtime. “I was very proud of their effort,” Oxton said. “It was frustrating at times, but I felt we adjusted. We stopped them from going to the post as much and got back into the game.” From there, Apple Valley’s star player Jones took over. Hobbled with an ankle injury, Jones scored nine of his 22 points in overtime.

“It’s tough to keep the ball out of Tyus’ hand, and because he makes everything,” Oxton said. “I guess that’s why he’s rated No. 1 in the country.” After missing a game with an ankle injury, Jones played nearly the entire game against Lakeville North knowing the magnitude of the South Suburban Conference match. The Panthers came in ranked No. 10 in Class 4A, the only other team in See PANTHERS, 15A

There’s more to the Farmington girls basketball team than its record . The girls have two victories but are not letting wins and losses define them. Instead the team, which consists mostly of sophomores, is focused on improving. “I feel the team is probably where we thought they would be at this point of the season,” head coach Sondra Chadwick said. “We said at the start of the season we were going to take things game by game. ... For being such a young and inexperienced group, we have been very competitive in most of our games.” The highlight came at the Monticello Tournament over the holiday break where Farmington went 2-1 and earned the consolation title. The girls also held their own against Apple Valley and Lakeville South in non-conference games earlier this season, losing by a combined eight points. Farmington just polished off perhaps its toughest stretch of the season with three games against Chaska, Red Wing and New Prague, all of which are ranked in the

top six in Class AAA. The Tigers lost all three, dropping to 2-14. “This would be a difficult schedule in any given season, but to face that with a young squad makes it even tougher for us,” Chadwick said. “It is important they remain positive during the difficult times or it can be very taxing on morale.” She said they’re focused on setting personal goals for each game so they can feel good about progress, even during losses. The Tigers’ defensive intensity has impressed the coaches. The girls allow 54.7 points per game, not much different than any other team in the Missota Conference. Chadwick would like to be able to press more so the girls could get more transition points, which would help the struggling offense that hasn’t caught up to the defense. Sofia Chadwick leads the team in scoring, rebounds and assists. “One thing about Sofia is that she is a well-rounded player and will work hard in every area of the game,” Sondra Chadwick said. “We have stressed that with each of the girls, that no matter if your shot See TIGERS, 15A

Panthers flip to sixth at home invite North gymnasts compete against top teams in state by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK

Lakeville North gymnastic finished sixth at its home invitational over the weekend with a team score of 136.4. The team’s best event was in the vault with a 35.8 and second-best was the floor with a 35.3. The meet featured several of the top teams in Minnesota including nine of the top 20 in class AA in Roseville, CambridgeIsanti, Eden Prairie, Stillwater, Northfield, Park of Cottage Grove, Brainerd and Lakeville North, along with highly ranked teams in Class A Becker, Melrose, and Sauk Rapids-Rice. Roseville won with a 149.9 with Northfield 1.52 points behind. Individually, the girls were up against some of the top girls in the state. The top five all finished with all-around scores more than 37. Ashley Nowicki sixth on the vault with a 9.4 and fourth on the floor exercise with a 9.45. She finished with an all around score of 34.7. Rachel Okins vaulted herself to 10th with a 9.3 and she landed eighth on the balance beam with a 9.2. All-around her score was 34.850. Megan Lemley scored a 9.050 on the floor, Bailey Elbers was 8.650 on the floor and Alyssa Woodbury was 8.5 on the vault.

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Lakeville North’s Rachel Okins, top, was one of the top gymnasts for the Panthers at the Lakeville North Invitational last weekend. She scored 8.450 on the uneven bars. Her top score came on the vault with a 9.3 and her second best was on the balance beam with a 9.2. Lakeville North’s Alyssa Woodbury, right, performs her uneven bars routine.

Tiger gymnasts getting healthy Farmington scores season-best 135.3 at home invite by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK

Saturday at their invitational. The girls finished second at the Farmington Invitational on Jan. 12 with 135.3 points, behind Austin’s 143.1. Kiana Lord was the team leader again, placing fourth all-around with a 34.75. She was fifth on vault and uneven bars. Her top score came on the balance beam with a 9.15, good for third place. Amanda Davenport was first on floor exercise. Tahra Eckert was fourth on the vault and sixth on the beam. “We are out of the 133 slump,” Bauman said. “The girls did great. We had a bit of a hiccup on floor, but they were able to keep going. At this point I just need the girls to believe in themselves like I do. We can still go a long way as a team.”

Athletic achievements mean a little more when you had to struggle for success. That’s particularly true for the Farmington gymnastics team, which has had a few crashes along the way this season. “We haven’t had a whole team yet this year, not even one meet,” head coach Lynn Bauman said. “Lots of injuries, minor but enough to sit out.” The Tigers are getting close to full strength, though. “I’m hoping for maybe this Friday or next Friday we will have a whole varsity team,” Bauman said. In the meantime, the girls have hung on tight on the unhealthy roller coaster. Recently the girls hit a milestone. After Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogbeing stuck at around 133 points for their ers@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunfirst five meets, they scored a season high thisweek.

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Lakeville South’s Nicole Kroska performs her uneven bars routine at the Lakeville North Invitational last weekend.

Lakeville South 12th at invite Alves leads team with 34.2 all-around by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK

Lakeville South finished in 12th out of 15 teams last weekend at the Lakeville North Invitational with a team score of 133.4 Its best events were in the vault (34.750) and floor (34.850.). Caylee Alves was the top all-around scorer for the Cougars nailing a 34.20. Her top scores came in the vault (9.0) and floor (9.1). Madalyn Schwartz (8.7), Nicole Krosak (8.5) and Rachel Rosenthal (8.4) helped South nail a solid vault score. Bella Iversen scored an 8.850 on the floor exercise, Alex Bakken nailed an 8.55 on the vault and Alicia Morrison notched 8.3 on the bars, Andy Rogers can be reached Photo by Rick Orndorf at andy.rogers@ecm-inc. Bella Iversen of Lakeville South spins around the uneven com or facebook.com/sun- bars at the Lakeville North Invitational last weekend. thisweek.

SUN THISWEEK - Farmington - Lakeville January 18, 2013 15A

Cougars girls basketball falls to Lightning Photo by Rick Orndorf

Lakeville South’s Lela Sellers (14) goes up for a shot while Eastview’s Hana Metoxen (31) defends in a 76-45 loss to the No. 3-ranked team in Class 4A Eastview on Tuesday night. Maddie Wolkow and Katie Quandt led the Cougars with 10 points each and Sellers had nine. The girls were coming off a 70-61 loss to Bloomington Kennedy, the top-ranked team in the state. Quandt had 20 points and Grayson Schroeder added 19. The Cougars were on a fourgame winning streak before playing the top two teams in the state.

Panther girls basketball on six-game win streak Lakeville North basketball tops Eagles, 55-46 by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK

It’s much easier to take a loss during the regular season if the team learns from its mistakes. Since starting the season 4-4, the Lakeville North girls basketball team has rebounded its way back into contention. After losing to Holy Family Catholic on Dec. 27 by four points at the St. Olaf Invitational, the Panthers have turned its season right around winning six in a row including a 5546 victory against Apple Valley on Tuesday night, but no one is celebrating just yet. “We have had a nice TIGERS, from 14A is on or off, you can always contribute by playing tough defense, rebounding, and setting up your teammates to score. Sofia has embraced that concept and we can count on her to contribute on both ends of the floor.” A number of girls have the ability to be the team’s leading scorer on any given night, including Abigail Gallus, Sydney Speer, Jordyn Homeier, Alicia Hett and Kaitlyn Gorden. The good news is they’re all sophomores, so they’ll have a few more years together. “We just need each of them to be confident each night in their ability to score or contribute in other ways,” the coach said. Junior Aly Grebner PANTHERS, from 14A the conference in the top 10, and undefeated in the South Suburban. “They’re a great team and they have a great crowd,” he said. “We’re getting every opponents’ best shot. You just have to take it as something to get better from. They went on their runs, but we did a somewhat good job of containing them.” Erickson, who had 13 points, and Zach Creigh-

streak of wins, but to be honest they are games we should have won,” head coach Andy Berkvam said. The girls also defeated Bloomington Jefferson, Burnsville and Eagan in January. Against Apple Valley, Taylor Stewart had 16 points. Erika Rozell and Simone Kolander each had nine helping the girls get to 10 victories faster than last year. The team’s losses aren’t anything to be ashamed about either. In December the girls lost to Hopkins, Eastview and Bloomington Kennedy, the No. 1-3 ranked teams in Class 4A. The girls also had wins against Centennial and Eden Prairie, both ranked in the top 10, in December. “We feel like if we can also provides a spark for the Tigers. The girls have shown improvement in handling full-court pressure and reading defenses. “One thing they quickly learned about high school basketball is that teams are very good at scouting and preparing game plans,” Chadwick said. “For us to be able to read the defense and be able to adjust on the fly has been a learning experience for them and one that they’ve been able to pick up quickly.” Farmington will go for its third victory Friday at Holy Angels, which also is winless in the Missota.

keep improving we will have a great chance to win our section and advance to the state tournament,” Berkvam said. The Panthers have qualified for state for three straight seasons. “I am pleased with the season at this point,” Berkvam said. “Our team is starting to come around and we are working very hard on our depth.” The girls will head to Rosemount on Friday before a four-game homestand with St. Paul Central, Prior Lake, Lakeville South and a rematch with Bloomington Kennedy on Jan. 29. Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ ecm-inc.com or facebook. com/sunthisweek.

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Dennis is a starting forward for the #2 ranked Apple Valley Eagles Basketball team this year. Dennis is the team leader in rebounds thru the first 11 games. Dennis is also averaging almost 13 points per game this season. His high for the year was 18 points versus perennial power Hopkins. The team is currently 10-1 this season.

Lizzy has been on the varsity alpine ski team since 7th grade. Recently, in their first race of the season, Lizzy finished in 1st place for the 1st time in her career, beating out numerous competitors from many of the top teams in the state. Lizzy has proven herself as one of the top ski racers in the state, as she has qualified individually for the state meet two years. She is hoping to lead her team to a return trip to the state meet this February.

Senior swimmer Christopher Kirchmann has helped the Tigers to an impressive start to the 2012-13 season. Most recently, Kirchmann finished in 1st place (100 Freestyle) and 2nd place (50 Freestyle) at the prestigious Maroon & Gold Invite held at the University of Minnesota Aquatics Center. Kirchmann was also a member of the 200 Freestyle Relay that finished in 5th place and the 200 Medley Relay that finished in 6th place.

Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ ecm-inc.com or facebook. com/sunthisweek. ton, who had 12, hit threepoints shots in the final minute to keep in interesting at 78-75, but Jones made a free throw to make it a two-possession game ending any chance at a comeback. The Panthers will welcome Rosemount (5-8) to town for a 7 p.m. tip off on Friday night. Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ ecm-inc.com or facebook. com/sunthisweek.

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BUSINESS SERVICES

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BY FAX:

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$175 to $3,500

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Call

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Notices & Information

BURNSVILLE/SAVAGE

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

Meeting Schedule •Sundays 6:30pm (Men's) & 8pm (Mixed)

Find a meeting:

(Mixed)

www.aastpaul.org www.aaminneapolis.org

•Tuesdays 6:30pm

•Mondays 6:30pm

& 8pm (Mixed)

•Wednesdays

Self-help organization offers a proven method to combat depression, fears, panic attacks anger, perfectionism, worry, sleeplessness, anxiety, tenseness, etc. Groups meet weekly in many locations. Voluntary contributions.

Dona: 612-824-5773 www.LowSelfHelp Systems.org

South Suburban Alanon

Mondays 7pm-8:30pm

Ebenezer Ridges Care Center 13820 Community Drive Burnsville, MN 55337 Mixed, Wheelchair Accessible. For more information: Contact Scott 612-759-5407 or Marty 612-701-5345

Notices & Information

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Burnsville Lakeville

A Vision for You-AA Thursdays 7:30 PM A closed, mixed meeting at Grace United Methodist Church East Frontage Road of I 35 across from Buck Hill - Burnsville

POOF! Sell your stuff in Sun•Thisweek Classifieds and watch it disappear!

Noon (Mixed)

•Thursdays 6:30pm Alanon & 8pm (Mixed)

•Fridays 6:30pm (Mixed) & 8pm (Mixed)

•Saturdays 10am

Professional Services

1505

Selling or Buying Gold & Silver

* WANTED * US Coins, Currency Proofs, Mint Sets, Collections, Gold, Estates & Jewelry Will Travel. 27 yrs exp Cash! Dick 612-986-2566

1510

952

Accountants & Tax Svcs

Accounting & Tax Solutions. Stop by for a FREE consultation. 952.985.1040 Mark J Haglund CPA LLC 2438 117th St E. Suite 201 Burnsville 952-646-2444

Business Services

2000

2050

Building & Remodeling

EGRESS WINDOWS FREE EST YEAR ROUND INS/LIC 651-777-5044

Most contractors who offer to perform home improvement work are required to have a state license. For information on state licensing and to check a contractor's license status, contact the MN Dept. of Labor and Industry at 651-284-5069 or www.dli.mn.gov

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Cabinetry & Counters

DAGGETT ELECTRIC • Gen. Help & Lic. Elec. • Low By-The-Hour Rates 651-815-2316 Lic EA006385 JNH Electric 612-743-7922

TEAM ELECTRIC www.teamelectricmn.com Lic/ins/bonded Res/Com All Jobs...All Sizes Free Est 952-758-7585 10% Off w/ad

Flooring & Tile

2230

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

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

952-292-2349 5% Discount With Ad SANDING – REFINISHING Roy's Sanding Service Since 1951 CALL 952-888-9070

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS Repair /Replace /Reasonable Lifetime Warranty on All Spring Changes www.expertdoor.com

651-457-7776

6-10-15-20 Yd Dumpsters

Don't Want It - We Haul It! Call Scott 952-890-9461

Handyperson

2290

R.A.M. CONSTRUCTION Any & All Home Repairs

952-451-7151

Carpet & Vinyl

0%Hassles 100%Satisfaction All Carpet & Vinyl Services Restretch Repair Replace www.allcarpetmn.com

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

Origina Steps, Walks, Drives,

Patios Chimney Repair. No job to Sm. Lic/Bond/Ins

The John 952-882-0775 Origina

2050

Building & Remodeling

WORK GUARANTEED

952-451-3792 Concrete Dumpster Service Carpentry Baths & Tile Fencing Windows Gutters Water/Fire Damage Doors Lic•Bond•Ins Visa Accepted

2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

The Original

2420

Painting

Free Ests. Int/Ext Comm/Res 952-997-6888 10% Off

A Family Operated Business

New Construction

Ceiling & Wall Textures

BBB Free Est. MC/Visa

Vintage Occasional Sales

No Subcontractors Used.

within minutes - 7 in

H20 Damage – Plaster Repair

•Ben's Painting• Will meet or beat prices! Int/Ext, Drywall Repair Paint/Stain/Ceilings. We accept Visa/MC/Discvr.

952-432-2605 DAVE'S PAINTING and WALLPAPERING Int/Ext • Free Est • 23 Yrs Will meet or beat any price! Lic/Ins Visa/MC 952-469-6800

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

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

•FREE ESTIMATES •INSURED

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651-452-4802

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651-815-4147 Locally owned & operated

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Painting

2420

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2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

QUALITY SERVICE Since 1949

Concrete & Waterproofing, Inc.

Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586

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

Licensed

(MN# BC215366) •

For Sale: 4 Lots Glenhaven Good Samaritan Garden

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LLC

l Interior / Exterior Painting l Texturing l Drywall l Deck Staining l Epoxy Resin Garage Floors l Fine Finishing & Enameling Fully Insured Free Estimates

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Painting

Roof Snow Removal & Ice Dam Steaming. Insured 612-226-5819

Family Owned & Operated

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• Window & Door $27,800 Replacement 16’x16’ room • Additions • Roofs addition • Basements Call for details • Garages 28 yrs. exp. • Decks • Siding Insurance Claims

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

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Tree Service

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Estate Sales

3130

Eagan: 782 Golden Meadow Road Fri 9:30 – 4pm, on Fri. #8:30, Sat. 9:30–2, Jan. 18 & 19 Complete HH & garage! Finders Keepers MN To Place Your Sale Ad

3260

3270

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

952-933-0200 Polaris Snowmobile & ATV's. Non-working only. Will pick-up, will pay cash! Call 612-987-1044

3320

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

3700

Leisure

3720

Boats, New & Used

763-238-5254 Tree Service

2620

Check us out online at

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Tree Service

Credit Cards Accepted

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

General Contractors Storm Damage Restoration Roofing ■ siding ■ windows Established 1984

2490

Senior Discounts

Great Service Affordable Prices

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

Powerwashing

4' x 8' - Delivered. Quantity discounts.

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

Painting

2420

Lic. #BC626700

2490

2 Years Dried

Oak & Birch - $120

Snowblowers & Equipment

Al's Seasonal Services

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

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

Fireplace & Firewood

3150

Misc. Wanted

Buying Old Trains & Toys

Tree Trimming & Removal Call 763-498-9249 We Accept Credit Cards

A Fresh Look, Inc.

2510

952-392-6875

Deadline: Mondays at 3pm

Misc. For Sale

Computer Desk 56” & Printer Stand. $25 952435-2019

Insured

3500 Vicksburg Lane Suite 400-351 P l y m o u t h , M N 5 5 4 4 7 Lic # 6793

952-894-6226 / 612-239-3181

QN. PILLOWTOP SET

952-883-0671 Mbr: BBB Tree Removal Silver Fox Services

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

FREE ESTIMATES Insured, Bonded & Licensed No. 20011251

$6,500/BO. 320-243-3165

FIREWOOD

SNOW PLOWING

2620

Plumbing

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

2420

Snow Removal

2570

www.MinnLocal.com

gardnerconcrete@integra.net

Cemetery Lots

3090

Tear-offs & New Construction Siding & Gutters Over 18 yrs exp. Free est. Rodney Oldenburg

Awards

Bonded • Insured

3 Days Every Month!

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

Bloomington Cemetery Plots priced at $1200 each Call 952-884-0868

612-210-5267 952-443-9957

Furnishings

Carver & 4 in Chaska

Why Wait Roofing LLC

READERS’ CHOICE

612-824-2769 952-929-3224

11 Vintage Shops

January 17, 18, 19

We Specialize In:

• Buckling Walls • Foundation Repair • Wet Basement Repair The Origina • Wall Resurfacing • Garage/Basement Floors

Antiques

3010

3160

Contact Jeanne at

Jack of All Trades Handyman Specializing in residential & commercial repairs & maintenance. Fully insured. Lic#20639540

Merchandise

Roofing/Tear-offs

Dakota Home Improvement Kitchens, Baths, Bsmts Drywall, Tile & Flooring CC's accept'd 952-270-1895

Gary's Trim Carpentry Home Repair, LLC Free Estimates, Insured. All Jobs Welcome 612-644-1153

Window Cleaning 651-646-4000

Quality Residential Wall Paper Removal INTERIOR EXTERIOR

Direct Solutions LLC For all your home remodeling & repair needs. Ests. Derrick 952-237-2750

952-881-2122 763-381-1269

Painting & Drywall

Basements! Basements! 25 yrs exp. Free ests. Bob 612-298-3553

Fireplace & Firewood

Dry Oak & Oak Mixed 4' x 8 'x 16” - $120; or 2 for $220 Free Delivery

3000

3150

Ideal Firewood

Roofing Siding Insulation TOPSIDE, INC. 612-869-1177 Licensed * Bonded * Insured 33 Yrs Exp A+ Rating BBB

4 Seasons Painting

Window Cleaning

2660

* ROOF SNOW & ICE REMOVAL

3 Interior Rooms/$250 Wallpaper Removal. Drywall Repair. Cabinet Enameling and Staining. 30 yrs exp. Steve 763-545-0506

“Soon To Be Your Favorite Contractor!”

All Home Repairs! Excell Remodeling, LLC Interior & Exterior Work One Call Does it All! Call Bob 612-702-8237 or Dave 612-481-7258

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

Statuscontractinginc.com

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Very cost-effective, beautiful results! Usually, windows only need the planes replaced Free Estimates. Call or Text! St. Christopher Decorating

MDH Lead Supervisor

Dale 952-941-8896 office 612-554-2112 cell

2310

Hauling

2280

Kitchens & Baths, Lower Level Remodels. Decks.

R&J Construction

Garage Door

2260

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

ARTHUR THEYSON CONSTRUCTION

TheysonConstruction.com

Electric Repairs

Expert Cabinet/Trim & Window-Wood Refinishing

CONCRETE & MASONARY The

Building & Remodeling

PINNACLE DRYWALL *Hang *Tape *Texture*Sand Quality Guar. Ins. 612-644-1879

Questions? 653-253-9163

2100

2050

PearsonDrywall.com 35 yrs taping, ceiling repair, remodel 952-200-6303

Lew Electric: Resid & Comm. Service, Service Upgrades, Remodels. Old or New Constr. Free Ests. Bonded/Insured Lic#CA05011 612-801-5364

1500

Status Contracting, Inc.

#BC679426

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

2180

0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!

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

Drywall

Bonded Insured Free Ests Resid, Comm & Service. Old/New Const, Remodels Serv Upgrades. Lic#CA06197

952-898-4444

The Origina

londonairechimney service.com

Open, mixed ACA & 8pm (Open) Speaker Meeting

2090

846-2000

Full Time • Professional Ser. Certified Registered / Insured 29 Yrs Exp. Mike 651-699-3373

2170

Handyperson

2290

SWEEP • INSP. • REPAIR

EAGAN/

St. Paul: 651-227-5502

Recovery International

Chimney & FP Cleaning

2110

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

Powerwashing

Pets

3970

Pets

YOU GOTTA MEET HARRY! Harry is a little Terrier mix with the cutest face! He is 1-1/2 years old and weighs 10 pounds. Harry will fit nicely under the covers at bed time! You’ve got to see him! Call Joy at 952-465-4326 to see him or come to the Apple Valley Petco from 11-3 this Saturday to see him and many other small dogs waiting for permanent homes. Check our selection of cats and dogs at www.last-hope.org

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

Powerwashing

Building or Remodeling?

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 952-882-8888

www.capstonebros.com

Our job is to make you look good!

763-225-6200

(952) 431- 9970 MN Lic. BC096834

www.sparklewashcmn.com

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

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3900

3950

Agriculture/ Animals/Pets Horses & Livestock

9000

9020

Employment Business Opps & Info

Black & Red beef cows, bred black, Ivemec poured on vacc., $1325 each. Call 320-746-1405.

Advertising Disclaimer Because we are unable to check all ads that are placed in our media, we encourage you to be safe Herd of beef cows, black, and be careful before givbred Charolais, vacc., ing out any important pored and wormed, big information such as credit cows. Call 320-220-5501 card numbers or social security numbers, when responding to any ad.

4000

4100

Family Care Child Care

AV Opngs: Mimi's International Daycare. Military Discount 651-242-8566

5000

5500

Rentals Rental Information

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise โ 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.โ 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.

6400

Apartments & Condos For Rent

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

7000

7500

Real Estate Duplexes/Dbl Bungalows For Sale

Coates/Hwy 52 2 BR Duplex $700 + utils. Refs. 651-437-7590

8100

Manufactured Homes

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

Sell It, Buy It, Search For It In Sunโ ขThisweek Classifieds

www.sunthisweek.com

5100

Senior Rentals

N ATTENTIO SENIORS!

9050

Health Care

PCAs Regency Home HealthCare is seeking both part time/full time; day, evening and night PCA's to care for clients in their homes throughout the metro. Seeking help in Mendota Heights, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Blaine, and Big Lake. Responsible for all client cares, light housekeeping and food prep. Must be compassionate, reliable, have great attention to detail, excellent problem solving and communication skills. If interested please submit online application at: www.regencyhhc.com or fax resume attn: Julie @ 651-488-4656. EOE.

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Our continued growth requries more company drivers/owner operators tohaul flatbeds, step decks, RGN'S, both regional & OTR. Contact John for more info. 763-856-4000 jpndaran@sherbtel.net Parts & Operations Manager, Eagan MN, Multistate distribution company serving the agricultural industry seeks to employ an individual with excellent organizational and communication skills. Must have a strong ag fertilizer equipment background, supervisor experience, and be detailed orientated. jfunkhouser@davisequip.com

Adults-Earn Your HS Diploma or GED Test Prep! Learn in class or online, 24-7. Like District 196 ABE on Facebook. Email ABE@district196.org or call 952-431-8316.

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Auto Parts Counter Sales

Retail counter and phone sales. Automotive knowledge and sales experience required.

Delivery Driver All positions F.T. with benefits. Send resume or apply in person. LKQ-Viking Auto Salvage 26548 Chippendale Ave Northfield, MN 55057 Attn: Steve in HR srpenner@LKQcorp.com or fax 651-460-8444 call 651-460-6166

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Class "A" CDL Delivery Drivers McLane, the world's leading provider of grocery supply chain solutions and a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, is looking for experienced and dependable Class "A" CDL Delivery Drivers for our Northfield, MN location. McLane provides excellent pay & benefits -401(k) with match, Medical Dental, Vision, Life and Disability, Safety Bonus. Driver's average wage is $60,000/yr in the first year. Qualifications:

Carr's Tree Service is seeking FT employees experienced in climbing & bucket work for our tree crews. Applicants must be 18 yrs of age & have a clean, valid driver's license. CDL Beneficial. Qualified applicants call 1-888-470-3355

Contract Drivers

Dynamex, an industry leader in the same day delivery business, has route and on call opportunities available. Your own vehicle is needed. Build your own company and be your own boss. To find out more call 651-746-5945

Must possess a valid Class A CDL license Have at least 50K verifiable miles Customer service skills If interested in the CDL Class A Driver position contact: McLane MN 1111 W 5th Street Northfield, MN 55057 Lobby hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm (507) 664-3038 Hollie for more information Fax: (507) 664-3042 email: mnhr@ mclaneco.com

McLane is a drug-free environment. EOE, M/F/D/V

CPAP Set-Up Specialist

Immediately hiring for a Apple Valley/Blooming- large food production comton area. Experience nec- pany located in Shakopee 1st shift starting at 5am essary. Email resumes to: no weekends. Pay is $8/ mwinecke@ hr. No experience needed!! cornermedical.com Apply today at FT. Infant Teacher & FT. Toddler Teacher Small Christian Childcare seeking fun loving teachers to work with Infants and toddlers in Burnsville Email resumes to: ecc@riverhillsumc.org

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952-846-2000

jobs@awardstaffing.com or call (952)924-9000 for more info.

Landscaping & Irrigation Tech

39 yr old landscaping & irrigation bus. looking for experienced landscaping & irrigation installation & repair tech. South Metro. Hrly rate w/OT. Must have valid drivers license, & be de-

pendable. 952-461-2579

Carpenter/Framer

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

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Family Night at IMAX Theatre

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The IMAX Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley will host Family Night on Monday, Jan. 21. Admission for the 6:30 p.m. showing of “Wild Safari” is $5 per person. Complimentary Subway sandwich and drink (while supplies last) will be served in the lobby beginning at 5:30 p.m.

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Tickets go on sale at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18, to Clint Black’s 7:30 p.m. April 11 show at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Tickets are $55 and are available at the box office, at jadepresents.com, at all Ticketmaster locations, at Ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000.

Auditions for office comedy Expressions Community Theater will hold auditions for the office comedy “Wage Warfare” at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, and Tuesday, Feb. 5., at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. If required, callbacks will be 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7. Casting will be for: • Hope, 20s-30s, young and hard-working. • Bonnie, late 30s-60, the motherly type – Ms. Manners on the outside and a back-stabber on the inside. • Mr. Clogsworth, late 20s and up, the boss – naïve, cheerful and friendly. • UPS Man, 20-30s. • Aaron Starr, star singer and guitarist (guitar experience preferred, but not required). • Buffy, teenage appearance – girl whose sole life is texting. Auditions will consist of readings from the script; no appointment is necessary. For more information, contact the director by email at JAndrewWilkins@gmail. com or call (612) 293-0173. The play runs April 1213 and 19-20 at 7:30 p.m.

The Dakota Valley Symphony has announced an informal parlor concert with pianist Roberto Plano on Feb. 8. The concert will be hosted by Doug and Peggy Maloney in their Lakeville home. The 7:45 p.m. concert will be preceded with a 6:30 social hour and dinner. A limited number of tickets are available. Tickets for the concert are $40 including dinner and can be purchased in person at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center box office, or via Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com. Plano is in the Twin Cities thanks to a grant from Frontier Communications, which is sponsoring his appearance at the Dakota Valley Symphony “Grieg meets Verdi” concert on Feb. 10 at BPAC.

School of Rock performs Burnsville School of Rock will present “The Music of Van Halen” at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, and Sunday, Jan. 27, at Bogart’s Place, 14917 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley. Tickets are $5 in advance from performers, $10 at the door. Music will begin at noon with Eden Prairie School of Rock’s performance of AC/DC and Pink Floyd. Call (952) 898-7625 for more information.

Chorale seeks singers The South Metro Chorale is seeking additional singers, especially tenors and basses, for the second half of its season. Rehearsals are 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Hidden Oaks Middle School in Prior Lake. Information can be found at www.southmetrochorale. org. Contact Russell Adrian for audition information at director@southmetrochorale.org or by phone at (316) 217-5525.

Chinese dance performance Nineteen girls from Eagan, Apple Valley, Burnsville and Rosemount will join a cast of 135 performers from across the metro for the 20th annual production show for CAAM Chinese Dance Theater Jan. 26-27 at the O’Shaughnessy Auditorium at The College of St. Catherine, 2004 Randolph Ave., St. Paul. Performances will be 7 p.m. on Jan. 26 and 2 p.m. on Jan. 27. Tickets are $15 at www. caamcdt.org or (651) 7740806. Tickets will be $20 at the door.

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

Rosemount’s Steeple Center. Tickets are $39 and are available at www.rosemountarts.com.

Exhibits An acrylic painting exhibit by Sue Kemnitz is on display through Jan. 30 at Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Information: (952) 985-4640. “Our Burnsville” exhibit by the Burnsville Historical Society chapter of the Dakota County Historical Society will be on display Jan. 3-31 in the gallery at Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave.

Workshops/classes/other The Allegro Choral Academy, a south metro children’s choir for grades two through eight, is now taking registrations for second semester. Locations in Lakeville and Rosemount. Visit www.allegroca.org/ join.html to register before Jan. 20. “Writing Fiction for Teens: Character and Voice,” 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at Heritage Library, 20085 Heritage Drive, Lakeville. Teen fiction writers Loretta Ellsworth and Janet Graber will discuss innovative ways to create fully-fledged characters with authentic voices that readers will root for. Free, but registration required at www.dakotacounty.us/library or (952) 891-0360. Registration is open for spring classes at MacPhail Center for Music. Classes begin the week of Jan. 28 and run through June 9. Information: www.macphail. org or (612) 321-0100. Teen Poetry Jam/Rap Battle from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Apple Valley Teen Center, 14255 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, (952) 9532385. Ages 12-18. Cost: $3 in advance (register at www.cityofapplevalley. org), $2 each per group of 10, $4 at the door. Teen artist gatherings at the Eagan Art House from 3:30 to 5:30 Thursdays, Feb. 7 and March 7, and from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 2 and March 2. Cost: $3. Information: (651) 675-5521. Heavenly Moves Home School Ballet will begin a 10-week series of classes for ages 3-9 at 2:30 p.m. Fridays beginning Feb. 8 at Footsteps Dance Studio in Burnsville. Information: berrygood2@ charter.net. Princess Prep School – Lakeville will begin a seven-week session for ages 3-9 at 4:30 p.m. Mondays beginning Feb. 4. Information: berrygood2@ charter.net. Adult painting open studio from 9 a.m. to noon the first and third Fridays of the month at the Eagan Art House, 3981 Lexington Ave. S. Fee is $5 per session. Information: (651) 675-5521. Music Together in the Valley offers classes for parents and their infant,

Music The Fab Four, Beatles tribute band, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Tickets are $37 at the box office and at Ticketmaster.com or (800) 982-2787. Erin Aldridge, violin virtuoso, and Beth Gilbert, piano, 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, at Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Part of the Highview Hills Coffee Concert Series. Tickets are $14.50 adults, $12 seniors and students, (952) 985-4640. “The Legend of Johnny Cash” performed by Philip Bauer, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at Lakeville South High School. Sponsored by the Lakeville Area Arts Center and the Lakeville Rotary. Tickets range from $23.50 to $28.50 online at www. LakevilleAreaArtsCenter. com and at the arts center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Theater Rosemount Area Arts Council’s fifth annual Mystery Dinner Theater, “Rock ’n’ Roll Forever,” 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at

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Join Rosemount Parks and Recreation on Friday, February 8 (6:00-8:00 p.m.) for a night of FREE family fun at the Rosemount Community Center Gymnasium! Activities include music, inflatable jumpies and slides, carnival games, plus much more. Games and activities are geared for kids ages 3-9. Open ice skating is also available FREE in the Arena from 6:15-7:15 p.m. (please bring your own skates). No preregistration is required – just show up. Don’t miss this free family event.

This FREE program provides children ages five and under an opportunity for recreational playtime in the Rosemount Community Center Gymnasium each Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in order to participate in this drop-in program. The Parks and Recreation Department provides balls and other fun play equipment. Supervision of the children is the responsibility of the parent or guardian.

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toddler and preschool children in Rosemount, Farmington, Lakeville and Apple Valley. Information: www. musictogetherclasses.com or (651) 439-4219. The Eagan Art House offers classes for ages 4 through adult. For a complete listing go to www. eaganarthouse.org or call (651) 675-5521. Dan Petrov Art Studio in Burnsville offers oil painting classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced skill level painters, www.danpetrovart.com, (763) 843-2734. Teens Express Yourself with Paint, 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at Brushworks School of Art in Burnsville, www.BrushworksSchoolofArt.com, (651) 214-4732. Drama/theater classes for ages 4 and up at River Ridge Arts Building, Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Show Biz Kids Theater Class for children with special needs (ASD/DCD programs), In the Company of Kids 13710 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Broadway Kids Dance and Theater Program for all ages and abilities, In the Company of Kids, 13710 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville (Colonial Shopping Center), (952) 736-3644. Join other 55-plus adults at the Eagan Art House to create beaded jewelry. The Jewelry Club meets on the third Friday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Information: (651) 675-5500. 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 4 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, 20110 Holyoke 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) 9854640. 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) 255-8545 or jjloch@ charter.net.

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Through Freekeh, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Valley Natural Foods, 13750 County Road 11, Burnsville. Bonnie Matthews, author of “30 Ways to Freekeh,” will share ways to incorporate freekeh into meals. Cost: $20 for members of a Twin Cities food co-op and $23 for nonmembers. Register online at http://www.eventbee.com/ event?eid=902262405, in store or by calling (952) 8911212, ext. 221.

Saturday, Jan. 19 Journey to Financial Freedom seminar, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Woodcrest Church, 525 Cliff Road, Eagan. Registration required. Information: (651) 681-9800 or www.woodcrestchurch. org. Family Winter Walk, 10 a.m. to noon at Ritter Farm Park, 19300 Ritter Trail, Thursday, Jan. 31 Lakeville. Cost: $5 per perSpaghetti dinner by the son or $15 per family. Apple Valley Lions Club, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Apple ValSunday, Jan. 20 ley American Legion, 14521 Free practice ACT test, Granada Drive. Cost: $8 for 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sylvan adults, $5 for children ages Learning, 170 Cobblestone 5-12, free for children under Lane, Burnsville. Bring a 5. calculator. Reservations: (952) 435-6603. To receive Blood drives test results, parents must The American Red Cross be present at a follow-up ap- will hold the following blood pointment. drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) Friday, Jan. 25 or visit redcrossblood.org to Lakeville KCs Free make an appointment or for Throw Championship, more information. 5:30 to 8 p.m., auxiliary • Jan. 19, 9 a.m. to 2 gym, Lakeville North High p.m., Caribou Coffee, 3868 School. Boys and girls ages 150th St., Rosemount. 10 to 14 can register on-site • Jan. 19, 10 a.m. to 3 for the competition. Informa- p.m., Byerly’s, 1299 Promtion: Rick Peterson, (952) enade Place, Eagan. 457-1381. • Jan. 22, noon to 6 p.m., Mary, Mother of the Church, Saturday, Jan. 26 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. Farmington Commu• Jan. 22, 7 a.m. to 5:30 nity EXPO, 9 a.m. to noon, p.m., Fairview Ridges HosFarmington High School. In- pital, 201 E. Nicollet Blvd., formation: (651) 460-3200. Burnsville. Chili supper, 5:15 p.m. • Jan. 25, noon to 6 p.m., in the Mary Center at Mary, Hosanna Lutheran Church, Mother of the Church, 3333 9600 163rd St. W., LakevCliff Road, Burnsville. Tick- ille. ets: $5 per person, $20 per • Jan. 26, 10 a.m. to 3 family maximum; children p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 under 3 are free. Tickets Wescott Road, Eagan. sold after Masses Jan. 19• Jan. 30, 11 a.m. to 4 20 and in the Parish Office. p.m., Apple Valley Medical Information: (952) 890- Center, 14655 Galaxie Ave., 0045. Apple Valley. • Jan. 31, 1 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 29 Eagan Community Center, Let’s Freekeh for Din- 1501 Central Parkway, Eaner: Discovering Health gan.

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Thisweekend Oboe with your cup of joe Lakeville’s Coffee Concert series returns by Andrew Miller SUN THISWEEK

The Lakeville Area Arts Center has hit upon a winning combination with its popular Highview Hills Coffee Concert series. For many, the concerts offer an irresistible pairing: classical music and caffeination. Started in 2007, the series returns this year beginning Sunday, Jan. 27, with a performance by violinist Erin Aldridge, concertmaster of the Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra. “Erin is the real deal,” said Carrie Vecchione, who produces the concert series with husband and musical partner Rolf Erdahl. “There’s power, passion, beautiful phrasing. It’s simply world-class playing.” Aldridge, who plans to perform pieces by Bach, John Williams and other composers, will be joined at the concert by pianist Beth Gilbert, chair of the music department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. As with all the concerts, there will be complimentary coffee and refreshments in the series’ informal cabaret setting, with the musicians providing some background and insights on the pieces they’ve chosen to perform. The concerts continue Feb. 24 with oboe and bass from the Vecchione/Erdahl Duo. The pair will be joined by Julie Johnson and the No-Accounts as they serve up a fusion of Minnesota roots, back-country and baroque. April 28 will see a performance by Crash, featuring the percussion-centered music of Mary Ellen Childs, and this year’s series concludes May 19 with the Bell’ Alma Duo of Kathy Kienzle, principal harp of the Minnesota Orchestra, and Michele Frisch, principal flute of the Minnesota Opera. All the performances are on Sundays at 2 p.m. at the arts center at 20965 Holyoke Ave. in downtown Lakeville. Tickets are $14.50 for adults, $12 for students and seniors, and are available online at www.LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com. Andrew Miller can be reached at andrew.miller@ ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Oboist Carrie Vecchione and bassist Rolf Erdahl founded the Coffee Concerts in 2007. They’ll be joined by Julie Johnson and the No-Accounts when they perform in this year’s series Feb. 24.

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Erin Aldridge, concertmaster of the Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra, opens this year’s Coffee Concert series at the Lakeville Area Arts Center.

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Kathy Kienzle, principal harp of the Minnesota Orchestra, and Michele Frisch, principal flute of the Minnesota Opera, perform together as the Bell’ Alma Duo.

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