Thisweek Newspapers Farmington and Lakeville by Sun Thisweek

Farmington | Lakeville

www.SunThisweek.com

April 13, 2012 | Volume 33 | Number 7

Lakeville Planning Commission split on new McDonald’s

play, pay

opinion

If you be ready to

Council will vote on it Monday by Aaron Vehling Sun Thisweek

With only four of seven members present, the Lakeville Planning Commission voted last 2-2 Thursday, April 5, on a conditional use permit that would allow McDonald’s to raze the current Dino’s Gyros building to build a new location near Cedar Avenue and Dodd Boulevard. A couple of the commissioners were concerned about traffic control with regard to the drive-through lane emptying into the existing right-of-way in the area. The City Council will thus vote on the CUP with no official recommendation from the Planning Commission. Typically, projects and requests such as these are subject to a Planning Commission vote before heading to the City Council, whose members make a decision based on the positive or negative recommendation of the commission. Last week, Sun Thisweek reported that McDonald’s is looking to build a new restaurant near the corner of Cedar Avenue and Dodd Boulevard in Lakeville. That existing Dino’s building is about a decade old, said Dave Olson, Community and Economic Development director. Dino’s is still open. There is no word on what becomes of the business should the City Council approve the CUP. Lakeville currently has two McDonald’s restaurants. The location near downtown on County Road 50, popular with students from nearby Lakeville North High School, recently underwent a significant remodeling effort. The other, often referred to as “McStop,” is located in a truck stop complex at I-35 and County Road 70. It was one of the first McStop concept locations in the United States, and is currently a corporate – not a franchise – location.

Lakeville shows its character The recent death of Eddie Wallin reminds us of the important role people can play in creating community. Page 4A

sports Photo by Rick Orndorf

Families are paying more money to participate in high school sports despite the efforts of booster clubs and school districts in trying to keep costs down.

Schools battling to come to grips with athletic funding issues Spring athletics in full swing

Lacrosse teams in Lakeville, Farmington take to the fields, thanks to an early thaw. Page 14A

thisweekend

‘True Love’ at Burnsville PAC Greek tragedy gets a dose of Jerry Springer in “True Love,” the latest production from Burnsville-based Chameleon Theatre Circle. Page 12A

Online Spring sports action kicks into high gear with stories and photo slideshows from area competitions. Like the Sun Thisweek Facebook page at www. facebook.com/ sunthisweek. Read news and more on the Sun Thisweek Facebook page at www. sunthisweek.com

Index Opinion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A Announcements . . . . . . . 7A Public Notices. . . . . . . . . 7A Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14A Classifieds. . . . . . . . . . . 16A

General Information 952-894-1111 Distribution 952-846-2070 Display Advertising 952-846-2011 Classified Advertising 952-846-2000

by Mike Shaughnessy Sun Thisweek

The winter of 2010-11 might have been the most trying period of Neil Strader’s career. As activities director at Lakeville South High School, it’s his responsibility to find ways to encourage students to participate in cocurricular events. But with the Lakeville School District staring at a $15.8 million budget deficit, he was faced with the possibility of telling students some of those opportunities would be taken away. Strader and his counterpart, Lakeville North High School activities director Bob Ertl, helped create a plan that would eliminate several activities, including both high schools’ gymnastics, golf and lacrosse programs. The School Board was reluctant to cut activities, so the plan was tweaked and re-tweaked. The activities portion of the budgetcutting package was comparatively small but still had

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Lakeville South’s run to third place at the state Class AA boys hockey tournament did come with a cost – the activity fee for hockey more than doubled in 2011-12 as the school district wrestled with closing a budget deficit.

Soccer moms and hockey dads are getting tapped out Boosters, fees, equipment, volunteering starting to drain on families

by Andy Rogers Sun Thisweek

The ever-increasing cost of high-school sports participation has put a strain on many families in the south metro. “I think that cost does come into play, a lot,” said Patrick Lavelle, an active parent in the Burnsville See pay to play, 20A lacrosse community who

has a daughter on the girls team. “But, I feel that a lot of parents will do whatever they can to see that their child can have the experience to try a new sport or a sport they find interesting. Who knows? They may come to love the sport.” School districts, such as 194 in Lakeville, have increased sports-participa-

tion fees dramatically over the past two years in order to cover budget shortfalls while booster clubs have increased their activity with hopes of making sure no child goes without. “I don’t know any one was ever turned away for lack of funds,” said Jeff Zellmer, longtime leader See Tapped, 22A

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

Lakeville to be independent district Elections this year for six of seven county commissioner seats

by Laura Adelmann Sun Thisweek

All but one Dakota County commissioner seat will be up for re-election this year, based on redrawn county district maps. Under the changes that go into effect next year, Lakeville and Burnsville will become their own commissioner districts, now represented by Commissioners Paul Krause and Liz Workman, respectively. Apple Valley will no longer be divided among three commissioner districts, but along with parts of Rosemount will

Dakota County

be included in District Commissioner District Comparison Population Change Summary (Current and Proposal) 7, currently represented Proposal Current by Commissioner Will Branning. District 3 will continue to primarily include Eagan and will add precincts that include City Hall and the Wescott Library. Areas of Inver Grove Heights will no longer be included in the district. Commissioner Tom Egan said he is pleased with the changes. “I regret losing any part of Eagan, but it’s nice to be picking up other areas,” the former Eagan mayor and City Council member said. District 4, held by Graphic submitted by Dakota County All but one Dakota County commissioner seat will be up for re-election this year, based on redrawn See districts, 21A county district maps, which give Lakeville and Burnsville their own commissioner districts. MENDOTA MENDOTA HEIGHTS

SUNFISH LAKE

W1P1 LILYDALE 1 W3P1 WEST W1P1 ST PAUL W1P2

1 - Joseph A. Harris

SOUTH ST PAUL

W2P2 W2P4 2 3 SOUTH W2P3 W3P2 W1P2 MENDOTA 10 ST PAUL MENDOTA SUNFISH 4 W3P5 9 HEIGHTS 5 LAKE

2 - Kathleen A. Gaylord 3 - Thomas A. Egan

4 - Nancy Schouweiler

6 - Paul J. Krause

APPLE VALLEY

NININGER TWP

ROSEMOUNT

BURNSVILLE

FARMINGTON

EMPIRE TWP

VERMILLION

MARSHAN TWP

W2P2

W2P1 W3P1 W1P2 W4P1 HASTINGS W3P2 2

COATES

W4P2 W1P3

EMPIRE TWP

FARMINGTON 4

VERMILLION

MARSHAN TWP

RAVENNA TWP

VERMILLION TWP

2 4

HAMPTON

EUREKA TWP

CASTLE ROCK TWP

HAMPTON

NEW TRIER

HAMPTON TWP

MIESVILLE

EUREKA TWP

CASTLE ROCK TWP 1

DOUGLAS TWP

WATERFORD TWP

NORTHFIELD

SCIOTA TWP

NEW TRIER

HAMPTON TWP

MIESVILLE

DOUGLAS TWP

RANDOLPH TWP RANDOLPH

GREENVALE TWP

WATERFORD TWP

SCIOTA TWP

W3P2 NORTHFIELD

W3P2

��

W3P2

��

NININGER TWP

ROSEMOUNT 2

INVER 4 GROVE HEIGHTS

VERMILLION TWP

LAKEVILLE

District Current Proposal 1 64,231 61,135 2 51,044 53,172 3 52,611 56,574 4 49,021 56,163 5 49,872 60,306 6 65,759 55,954 7 66,014 55,248

APPLE

4 VALLEY 12 6

COATES

LAKEVILLE

RAVENNA TWP

HASTINGS

10 11

EAGAN

7 - Willis E. Branning

BURNSVILLE

5 - Liz Workman

INVER GROVE HEIGHTS

EAGAN

County Total Population: 398,552 Target: 56,936 (min) 51,242 (max) 62,630

W2P1

LILYDALE WEST ST PAUL

Prepared by Dakota County Office of GIS - 4/6/2012

��

April 13, 2012 Sun Thisweek

Lakeview Bank honors community builders Legacy Awards earned by student, volunteer and businesswoman

by Aaron Vehling Sun Thisweek

Lakeview Bank honored Boden Silberg, Ed Delmoro and Linda Peterson in this year’s Legacy Awards. The sixth annual event on Thursday, April 12, recognized a high school student, community volunteer and businessperson who give of themselves to better their community. “We felt it was important to find and recognize people in our community who go above and beyond

in virtually everything they do,” said Tom Mork, CEO and president of Lakeview Bank. Winners are selected after an in-depth process, Mork said. After people are nominated through a form on Lakeview’s website, the bank notifies suitable nominees, who are asked to write an essay. A committee consisting of Lakeview bank employees and customers selects a semifinal round of nominees who excel at the bank’s

core beliefs: integrity, honesty, professionalism, service, attitude and respect. Mork said all of those are written into the bank’s charter. “We’ve had these from the day we started,” he said. After that process is completed, a group of past Legacy winners chooses the finalists for each category. This year’s panel consisted of Lakeville Mayor Mark Bellows, Rotary president and Dakota County Tribune Exceptional Busi-

nesswoman Sheila Longie and Kelsey Weisensell, who won the award as a senior in high school and is now a nurse at Mayo Clinic. Bellows and Longie are also previous winners of the Legacy Award.

Bo Silberg Bo Silberg is a senior at Rosemount High School, where his teammates voted him best lineman and football player of the year. He earned those ac- Boden c o l a d e s Silberg through hard work, determination, and focus – and by creating gaping holes for his football team’s backfield, according

to the bank. But it is the whole man who defines Silberg. “Yet, even as he intends to pursue playing football at a collegiate level, Bo possesses a passion for helping others rarely seen in a young man his age. “In addition to holding down a part-time job, he regularly volunteers at the Lewis House for abused women and children, where through simple acts of kindness he finds joy in turning frowns into smiles and replacing fear with trust,” his award bio says. Inspired by caring for his double-amputee stepfather for 15 years, Silberg will start his pursuit toward a nursing degree next fall at Jamestown College in North Dakota. According to his award

bio, Silberg has contributed to his community in a number of ways: National Honor Society, volunteering with football and basketball camps and running to raise money for breast cancer research. He has achieved this while taking college prep classes and maintaining a high GPA.

Ed Delmoro Ed Delmoro of Burnsville has been as active in retirement as he was when he worked in sales for the Soo Line Railroad for 42 years. S i n c e Ed Delmoro 1995, according to his award bio, See Legacy, 6A

��

�

��

Evidence goes high-tech

Sun Thisweek April 13, 2012

Lakeville PD has new computer forensic lab

by Aaron M. Vehling Sun Thisweek

In Lakeville’s police station at the center of the city, there is a room for which even Police Chief Tom Vonhof has no key. In a world in which people increasingly live parallel lives – the tangible, “real” world and the cyberspace of electronic banking, social media and information – the criminal sphere has increasingly spilled over to become parallel as well. Police, even at a municipal level, have had to adapt to this changing world. In that isolated room in the police station is the Lakeville PD’s frontline defense against cyber crimes: a new computer forensic lab. “We’ve been evolving into this over the last few years,” Vonhof said. “What’s really happened is in some major cases we’ve found that com-

puters or smartphones have been significant elements of those cases.” Detective Russ Helmueller attended training sessions at the Department of Justice’s National White Collar Crime Center throughout much of 2011 to provide him with the tools necessary to navigate the complex realm of computer-based evidence. A $20,000 grant from the DOJ made the training possible, Vonhof said. Helmueller is also involved with the Internet Crimes Against Children task force. And Helmueller does have a key to the lab. The lab has two highpowered computer stations, one which another law enforcement agency donated to Lakeville. Some of the equipment was purchased with money from that DOJ grant. The department used about $12,000 from its own budget, Vonhof said.

“With this commitment we are able to process all sorts of devices: iPads, smartphones, computers,” Vonhof said. The decision to keep the lab cut off from the rest of department is in part related to due diligence. “It is all evidence,” Vonhof said. Not just the electronic devices themselves, but also the data they house. “(The lab) is not hooked into our network.” The lab allows for investigation of everything from email or text correspondence to the detection of illicit photography and software used to commit fraud. To retrieve data from a device that is admissible in court, police can’t simply plug an iPhone into a PC or Mac and set forth on data collection. Previously, Vonhof said, the department would have

��

Friday, M ay 11 , 7pM Saturday, M ay 12 , 2pM & 7pM Sunday, M ay 13 , 2pM th

BurnSville perForMing artS Center

Original full length production of the familiar classic tale.

tiCketS on Sale now! Tickets: In person at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center Box Office, via Ticketmaster at 800.982.2787 or at ticketmaster.com

2970364R 1

4/9/12 3:01 PM

to send the devices out to jurisdictions such as the Dakota County Sheriff’s Department or the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. A few years ago, the department’s detectives had to send a Blackberry to Canada because a department there had the only available technology for proper forensic investigation. Vonhof said it took “six months to a year” to get the device processed. The assistance of other agencies is a nice resource to have, he said, but investigations must transpire in an efficient manner. “The thing about criminal investigations is having information in a timely manner is critical to the success of an investigation,” Vonhof said. Digital evidence seems poised to become an even more pervasive – and pivotal – component of criminal in-

Photo submitted

With the opening of the Lakeville Police Department’s new computer forensic science lab, the police will be able to process electronic evidence more efficiently. It was funded, in part, by a Department of Justice grant. vestigations. Vonhof sees it following a similar trajectory to DNA’s role in evidence gathering. “Where initially it was used in most serious cases of homicide and criminal sexual conduct,” Vonhof said, “it has evolved now to where we do DNA cases on stolen vehicles, burglaries… I see this capability to collect computer forensic evidence go from serious to more common crimes.”

As our digital and physical worlds become more intertwined, so do the crimes (or the evidence of crimes, anyway). “Society is so involved in the virtual world,” Vonhof said, “we often have cases related to that.” Aaron M. Vehling can be reached at aaron.vehling@ ecm-inc.com or facebook. com/sunthisweek.

Opinion

April 13, 2012 Sun Thisweek

You can judge a community’s heart by the way it treats its Eddies by Larry Werner Sun Thisweek

The Easter ham and kolatchky were going down easily at my brother-in-law’s holiday gathering. Before Auntie Jan served up the strawberry-rhubarb pie, I mentioned the death of Eddie Wallin, and the stories started. I’m told the same thing happened at Babe’s sports bar in downtown Lakeville after Eddie’s funeral last month. Jeff Reisinger and his buddies exchanged Eddie stories over beer at Babe’s, laughing and recalling the times they shared with a guy you’d remember seeing if you spent any time in downtown Lakeville. Reisinger’s sister found Eddie’s body when she checked on his apartment after he missed two straight bingo nights at the VFW. Jeff asked his sister to check on Eddie because he hadn’t received a call from this gentle man we’d refer to these days as “developmentally disabled.” Reisinger, who runs a Lakeville lawn service, said he might have been more inclined than others to watch over Eddie because he had an older sister who was “mentally retarded” – the way we used to describe people with intellectual handicaps. But while his family might have been sensitized to Eddie’s special needs by their own experience, Reisinger said he and others simply enjoyed banter with the big guy who rode through town on his three-wheel bike loaded up with cans he collected and sold for spending money. “He called a lot of people in town,” Reisinger said. “Actually, if I was having a horrible day, I’d call him. But you couldn’t get him off the phone.” At Babe’s, or the VFW, or at the ball fields in Lakeville, Eddie would spot one of the guys he knew since high school, and he’d

Sun Thisweek Columnist

Larry Werner

shout out a nickname he had devised. “He’d say, ‘Where’s Squirrel Brain?’” Reisinger said. “I was Oscar.” Sure, the Lakeville gang would make some fun of Eddie, who was 54. But he gave as much guff as he got, and the locals would regularly pass the hat at Babe’s to collect funds they’d dole out to Eddie. They grew up with him and assumed responsibility for someone who was as much a part of downtown as the bars or the Ben Franklin or the park. When I moved to Lakeville, I was corrected more than once when I referred to the city as a “suburb.” Technically, a city on the outskirts of a big city is a suburb. But some ‘burbs have elements others don’t. Among those elements are historic downtowns and, as someone said at our Easter dinner, history. Lakeville, which was founded as a village to serve the surrounding farms, has history in a way Apple Valley and Eagan, for example, don’t. And one of the people who will always be part of that history is Eddie Wallin. After moving to Lakeville in 1999, I encountered Eddie many times while he was collecting his cans, chatting with customers at Moen’s Barber Shop, lining up for food at the Wednesday on Main events in the downtown park. My wife, Ann, had grown up on a farm near Lakeville, and her father, LeRoy Zweber, worked for many years as director of buildings and grounds for the schools. Ann

File photo by Sun Thisweek

Eddie Wallin and the three-wheel bike he received from an anonymous donor after his old one was stolen in 2008.

said her father used to let Eddie help him when he worked on the school buildings. One day, LeRoy couldn’t find Eddie – until Eddie fell through the ceiling of a room where LeRoy was working. Exploring the spaces above ceilings can be great fun. Then there’s the story about the time Eddie’s car died on the way to a softball game in Mankato. The lesson to be drawn from that incident is if the engine starts when your buddies are towing you, don’t keep going.

Reisinger likes to tell about the time Rich Wensmann tossed a $10 bill on the floor at Babe’s to see if Eddie would pick it up. When he did, Rich said the money was his, Reisinger recalls. “I don’t see your name on it,” Eddie said, stuffing the bill into his pocket. Oscar, Squirrel Brain and the others who grew up with Eddie made sure he had money, especially at holiday time. They dropped their cans off for him and passed the hat at Babe’s or the VFW. When Eddie’s three-wheeler was stolen in 2008, it was replaced by an anonymous donor after Lakeville police officers asked the media to write a story about the stolen bike. As the father of a son with special needs, I salute those who understand, as Reisinger and many others in Lakeville did, that Eddie might have biked to a different drummer, but he did so with a smile on his face and a song in his heart. One of the many messages left on the White Funeral Home online guest book was this one from Loren McCaghy of East Hampton, Conn.: “Eddie will be forever inseparable from the memories of Lakeville for those who grew up there. Whether it was at the store, beach, pool or just around town, Eddie had a special way of making every day just a little bit brighter. Thanks, Eddie, for being Lakeville’s eternal sunshine.” OK. I promise I’ll try to avoid calling Lakeville a suburb. Larry Werner is editor and general manager of Thisweek Newspapers and the Dakota County Tribune. He can be reached at larry. werner@ecm-inc.com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Expunge? It all depends (and does it really matter?) by Kevin F. Mark Special to Sun Thisweek

Your son, on a dare from his new college friends, slips a candy bar from the store rack into his pocket and walks out without paying. The next time the game escalates. It’s a video game at Wal-Mart, except Wal-Mart has security people watching, and your son is caught and arrested. A simple charge of theft results in a conviction, a fine and, hopefully, a valuable lesson. Your child sincerely tells you it was a stupid mistake and will never happen again. A few years pass, and your son, graduated from college, has applied for the job he’s really wanted, a position in a high-tech security firm. The interview goes well, and the job should be his, except there’s a glitch. Through its electronic search of records, the firm discovers a criminal record showing a theft conviction. Your son is disqualified unless the theft conviction can disappear. You talk to your lawyer to see if something can be done. After all, this is the only blemish on his application, on his life. He’s a great kid. He’s hardly a criminal. We all make mistakes. Your lawyer tells you that you can ask a judge to have the conviction expunged. To expunge something is to erase it, as if it didn’t happen. The process to expunge a criminal conviction is set out in our state statutes. A petition is made to the court with notice being sent to various parties, typically the prosecuting attorney’s office and law enforcement agencies. The petition is then

Guest Columnist

Kevin Mark

heard in open court allowing for those parties to object if they deem the expungement to be unwarranted or unlawful. These types of requests come before the district court regularly. To explain all the standards and exceptions pertaining to court-ordered expungement of records would exceed the limitations of this article. Our state statutes authorize the expungement of certain records as a matter of course and allow expungement under the court’s inherent authority under other limited circumstances. The district court has more authority to expunge its own records than the records held by outside agencies, such as a police department or the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). As to the latter, the court, among other criteria, is limited in its expungement authority over non-court records where it is necessary to prevent serious infringement of an individual’s constitutional rights, and those benefits to the individual outweigh the disadvantage to the public from the elimination of the public record. Let’s go back to our original scenario, ex-

cept now you are the prospective employer. You’ve worked hard to create a company in a highly competitive field. To succeed you assure your clientele that everyone who works in your company has been extensively screened to ensure that those employees handling sensitive and secretive material are beyond reproach. You vouch for each and every one of them. They can be trusted. Don’t you as the employer deserve to know the entirety of an applicant’s former criminal record? Weighing these competing and conflicting interests is core to a district court judge’s function. As to this hypothetical, the court could decide to expunge the court’s own records (they aren’t shredded or destroyed, but sealed from public access) on the grounds of its inherent authority. However, an order to expunge outside records held by police or the BCA would probably not stand. Under current precedent (appellate decisions reviewing lower court rulings) the inability or difficulty in gaining employment is not a sufficient basis to obtain the expungement of all records held by public agencies. Another point is essential to understand here. I have discussed the potential erasure of only public records. Not that long ago, a criminal background check was conducted almost exclusively within court and law enforcement records. That is no longer the case. Information regarding criminal records can now be obtained via the Internet from many sources, most compiled by commercial services, and some are more accurate than oth-

ers. None of these private sources is within the jurisdiction of the court system. The records kept by Wal-Mart are private as are the agencies with whom they want to share that information. So then, what is the value of an expungement of a public record in today’s world? Record-keeping is, and always has been, a vital concern of the court system. With the advent of electronic records and scanning of paper documents, records can now be kept forever in large quantities and yet be instantly and accurately accessed. In our daily lives we gain information from a number of sources be it television, radio, newspaper, the Internet or our regular personal contacts. Younger generations rely on sources different and foreign to their senior counterparts. Regardless, each of us develops our own habits and practices in determining what information is sound and reliable. This process of gathering and filtering information will continue to evolve in both our personal and professional lives. As we decide where to look, the records held by public entities will continue to be a trusted source, and for that reason, expungement of any of these records will remain an important process. Is the disappearance of any of these records from the public view a good idea? That may depend on how it affects you or those near to you. Kevin F. Mark is 1st Judicial District judge. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Find way to fix broken school state aid formula by Don Heinzman Sun Thisweek

A survey of area school superintendents revealed that all educational opportunities for each Minnesota student are not equal. Joe Nathan, director of the Center for School Change at Macalester College and an education columnist for ECM Publishers, contacted superintendents to see what their priorities were for this legislative session. While top school officials don’t hold out much hope for positive changes this session, they agree the school aid formula is broken. The biggest complaint is that while the basic state aid per pupil is the same for each student, the formula and the state laws enable some districts to provide more aid per student. The range of revenue per

Sun Thisweek Columnist

Don Heinzman

student in Minnesota can be anywhere from $7,000 to $11,000. For example, those districts that can pass levy referendums where the tax base is substantial, have more money than districts like North Branch that cannot pass such a levy referendum. So the formula for state aid allots North Branch students less money than students receive in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Superintendent Vern Koepp of Rush City says that: “The inequality of the

Thisweekend . . . . Photo Editor. . . . Sports Editor . . . Sales Manager. . . Office Manager. .

. . . . .

Andrew Miller Rick Orndorf . Andy Rogers Mike Jetchick Ellen Reierson

15322 Galaxie Ave., Suite 219, Apple Valley, MN 55124 952-894-1111 fax: 952-846-2010 www.SunThisweek.com | Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday

current funding formula has created an educational system in which some schools struggle to provide basic educational opportunities for students while other schools provide extras.” In the Lakeville Area School District iPad technology is being introduced and is being strongly considered in the Farmington School District. Many other students don’t have that opportunity. As Nathan points out: “Nations around the world with the highest average achievement don’t make funding dependent on which community a youngster lives in.” Another major problem for school districts is the Legislature held back over $2 billion in state aid, 40 percent, to be paid this year. This means many districts borrowed money and paid the interest costs in order to operate until the state pays them the held-up money. Superintendent Bruce Novak of Cambridge-Isanti notes: “It is very difficult for school districts to operate on 60 percent of the revenues during the current fiscal year without borrowing money to meet the everyday operational expenses.” The Legislature this year at least should fix the law so that charter schools have the same access to borrowing money for the holdback as the regular schools have. Lisa Hendricks, director of Partnership Academy in Richfield, said: “Our school

will have to spend nearly $30,000 in fees to cover the holdback.” (Legislators provided $50 more per pupil to pay for the borrowing costs, but that’s not enough for some districts.) Legislators at least should pay more for special education, because school districts are taking millions out of their general funds to subsidize the cost of this mandated education. Legislators complain that not even they can understand the complex formula to aid students. They don’t have the will to tackle a formula that gives more money to districts losing students and poverty aid to urban schools. Meanwhile, students in schools like North Branch attend school for four days each week and hope for better days. Their superintendent, Deb Henton, says the formula has created winners and losers in public education. “As a state we need to make sure all students receive the same opportunity to grow and succeed,” she said. Don Heinzman is chairman of the ECM Publishers Inc. Editorial Board. Thisweek Newspapers and the Dakota County Tribune are part of ECM. He is at don. heinzman@ecm-inc.com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters to the editor policy Sun Thisweek welcomes letters to the editor. Submitted letters must be no more than 350 words. All letters must have the author’s phone number and address for verification purposes. Anonymous letters will not be accepted. Letters reflect the opinion of the author only. Sun Thisweek reserves the right to edit all letters. Submission of a letter does not guarantee publication.

Sun Thisweek April 13, 2012

Independent endorsed by DFL to challenge Garofalo Arlt: Partisan politics jams progress

by Laura Adelmann Sun Thisweek

Although a political independent, Jim Arlt on April 5 received unanimous Democratic endorsement to challenge Republican state Rep. Patrick Garofalo for the House 58B seat in November. Arlt, 54, of Ravenna Township, retired in March from a law enforcement career that spanned more than three decades, and included work as a Northfield police officer, a deputy sheriff, and a special agent, senior special agent and interim director with the Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. In an interview with Sun Thisweek, Arlt described himself as “fairly conservative,” noting he supports gun rights and would support tax increases “only if absolutely necessary.” Arlt said he believes partisan politics is jamming

progress in the Legislature, and he would work cooperatively to address issues. “I’ve struggled with what I think is a fairly simplistic pledge of no new taxes, no new revenues,” he said. Garofalo said regardless of who is elected, there will be disagreement about spending. “Conservatives believe in less spending, smaller government and lower taxes,” Garofalo said. “Liberals believe in more spending, bigger government and higher taxes.” But Arlt said tax increases are occurring in Minnesota “in the form of property taxes” that “fall on everyone.” He also questioned why there is a continual shift away from funding schools. Arlt called recent Republican-led legislation to repay schools some of the $2 billion state funding shift with $430 million of state reserves “a political move” that could increase

Photo submitted

Jim Arlt future state borrowing and debt. Garofalo, chair of the House Education Committee, said legislation he authored and Republicans passed saved the Farmington School District over $34 million, reducing property taxes. “When the state has extra cash on hand, the first thing it should do is repay its debt,” Garofalo said.

��

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

��

platform is jobs and the economy, an issue he said more legislators should be focused on. “This is part of why the government is not working here in Minnesota,” Arlt said. “They are not willing to work together solving problems.” He called for the creation of a bipartisan legislative committee to develop a comprehensive plan that provides solutions to boost the economy and improve job creation. “It’s not just a matter of giving businesses complete tax breaks in hopes they hire,” Arlt said. “It needs to be a complete plan.”

��

One of Arlt’s biggest aims is that more be done to help crime victims, especially senior citizens left penniless because they were duped into sending money transfers out of the country. In his job, Arlt worked

with victims that included “sweet little old ladies who still wanted to believe they had won” and sat at their county airport all night during winter waiting for money that never came. He said the DPS MnScams Program that once tracked the perpetrators by working with international law enforcement agencies has dwindled to one parttimer and needs funding, but a bill that would add fees to money transfers to pay for investigations was not passed. But Garofalo said there has been bipartisan support for legislation that reduces fraud for all citizens, including welfare reform to ensure those receiving benefits are legal citizens. “No one benefits when taxpayers get ripped off,” Garofalo said. Another key to Arlt’s

��

April 13, 2012 Sun Thisweek

Legacy/from 2A Delmoro’s retirement saw him starting up a career in public service, creating Burnsville’s popular holiday lighting event and he has raised more than $30,000 annually to keep it going for the past 13 years. Around that time, Delmoro brought the Saturday morning farmers market to the city. For his dedication to Burnsville, he has received three Community Builders Awards. To add to his service, Delmoro was involved in the Heart of the City design-review committee and has been involved with the Burnsville Community Foundation, American Legion Youth Baseball Association-191 and Fairview Ridges Ambassadors. Delmoro’s wife, Linda, to whom he was married to for 41 years, died of ALS in 2007. In her memory, Delmoro’s $1,000 Legacy Award will be made to the ALS Association. In describing his wife, Delmoro wrote in his essay, “If everyone could have

a marriage like ours was, there would be no divorces.” Delmoro and his wife raised three daughters, who now give him a combined eight grandchildren. “In a nutshell,” Delmoro wrote, “I plan to just keep doing what I’m doing.”

Linda Peterson Linda Peterson owns and operates the 6,300-squarefoot Beau Monde Salon in Burnsville, e m p l oy i n g nearly 100 independent contractors. To get here, Peterson and her family Linda had to over- Peterson come some severe hurdles. According to her award bio, her husband, Mike, faced a stage-four melanoma diagnosis in 1992, but the family had no life or health insurance. Despite this, the family pooled their remaining money together and opened a salon. In its

initial incarnation, Beau Monde was five people in a 1,300-square-foot space. Peterson has raised money for a number of causes, including Special Olympics, Whole Learning School, Down Syndrome Association, American Cancer Society, St. Joseph’s Children’s Home, St. Thomas Academy and Toys for Tots. She has indicated that she will donate her $1,000 Legacy Award to Mary Jo Copeland’s Caring and Sharing Hands and Feed My Starving Children. Twenty years later, Peterson’s husband is healthy. They have raised two children: Sam, a senior at Eastview High School, and Austin, a junior at St. Thomas Academy in Mendota Heights. Regarding her coworkers, Peterson wrote that “We are one big family that supports each other.” Aaron Vehling can be reached at aaron.vehling@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Sun Thisweek April 13, 2012

��

Beverly P. Smyser Age 86, of Burnsville, passed away April 4, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Frank and brother, Gail Wein. Survived by her loving children, Frank (Ann) Smyser, Patrice (Jeff) Tormoen and Stefanie (Jeff) McDonald; brother, Keith (Pat) Wein; sister, Gloria Swanson; grandchildren, Alexa, Michaela, Lucas, Garrett, Kyle, Tony, Erika and one great grandson, Colten; also other loving relatives and friends. Funeral Service was held 10:30 AM Tuesday April 10, 2012 at Grace United Methodist Church 15309 Maple Island Rd. Burnsville, visitation was Monday from 5-8 PM, (4/9) at the White Funeral Home, 20134 Kenwood Tr. Lakeville (Hwy 50) and one hour prior to service at church. Interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Online condolences at www.whitefuneralhomes.com

��

Screeden Meverden Julia Screeden, daughter of John and Carla Screeden, Eagan and Ryan Meverden, son of Shelley & Larry Meverden, Butternut, WI announce their engagement. Julia is a 2004 graduate of Eagan High School. She earned her B.S. in 2008 from UW- Eau Claire and is a 2010 graduate with her M.S. from St. Cloud. Julia is employed as a speech language pathologist for Mayo Health System. Ryan is a 1997 graduate from Butternut WI High School. He earned his B.S. in 2001 from UW-Stevens Point and his M.S. at UW-LaCrosse in 2009. Ryan is a Physicians Assistant-certified for the Mayo Clinic Health system. An October 20, 2012 wedding is planned.

Blesener De Clark

Gambell, John A. John Allen Gambell, 67, of McKinney, TX, formerly of Lakeville, passed away on April 6, 2012. Longtime businessman in Lakeville, MN. Former owner of Imperial Plastics Inc. Preceded in death by his parents, Doland and Berneta Gambell. Survived by his wife, Janet; son, Anthony Gambell; daughter, Susan (Nathan) Frazier; grandsons, Jonathan and Elliott Frazier; sisters, Judith (Wayne) Buckley and Kay (Paul) Sorensen; and brother, Charles (Sally) Gambell. In lieu of flowers, we would be honored if you bless either of these organizations with your gift of remembrance: Mayo Clinic Cancer Research or the Lodge Hospice Facility. Celebration of life service was held at St. John’s Luthe ran C hur ch in L a k ev i l l e o n Tuesday, April 10th, 2012. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Werness Brothers, 952-884-8145

��

Holden Masterson Jennifer Marie Holden and Daniel Boyd Masterson were married August 6, 2011 in Issequah, WA. Jennifer, daughter of Clark and Lynn Holden, graduated Lakeville HS in 2003 and Furman University in 2007. She is an Environmental Scientist. Daniel, son of John and Christie Masterson, graduated Olympia, WA HS in 1999, California Polytechnic University in 2004, and the Evans School of Public Policy-University of WA in 2012. The couple, who met while serving as Peace Corp volunteers, live in Seattle, WA. Jennifer’s grandparents are the late Donald and Lorraine Holden of Minneapolis and Shirley and the late Joseph Marek of Lakeville.

Steve and Diane Blesener of Apple Valley announce the engagement of their daughter Jennifer to Brian De Clark the son of Richard and Janet De Clark of Edwards, Colorado. The bride to be is a 2002 Graduate of Eastview High School and has a degree in Mass Communications from Winona State University. The future groom is a 2004 graduate from Battle Mountain High School. Also a graduate from Polytechnic State University in California and the University of MN. With a degree in Food Science and a Master of Science degree in Flavor Chemistry, Brian is currently employed by Frutarom in California, as a Jr. Flavor Chemist. The couple is planning a September 2012 wedding in Minnesota.

Farmington man facing criminal sex charges

�� PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice Special Meeting Board of Appeal and Equalization Credit River Township NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Board of Appeal & Equalization of the Township of Credit River in Scott County, Minnesota will meet at the Town Hall of said Township at 3:00 pm on Thursday, the 26th day of April, 2012 for the purpose of reviewing and correcting the assessment of said township for the year 2012. All persons considering themselves aggrieved by said assessment, or who wish to complain that the property of another is assessed too low, are hereby notified to appear at said meeting, and show cause of having such assessment corrected. No complaint that another person is assessed too low will be acted upon until the person so assessed or his agent shall have been notified of such complaint. Given under my hand, this 30th day of March, 2012. Lisa Quinn Clerk of the Township of Credit River 2971978 4/13-4/20/12

NEW MARKET TOWNSHIP REQUEST FOR QUOTES New Market Township is requesting quotes for hauling approximately 4,500 tons of gravel on a per ton basis. Separate quotes (if applicable) from the following three locations: Kraemer Mining-Burnsville, Castle Rock Products-Randolph, and Bryan Rock-Shakopee to various roads in New Market Township. Also requesting quotes for road side mowing of Township roads on a per mile basis. Contractors must have certificate of 1.5M insurance. Quotes must be submitted to New Market Township Hall, LeRoy Clausen - Clerk, 8950 230th St E, Lakeville, Mn 55044, Tel # 952 461n 1920 by noon Tuesday May 8, 2012. Quotes will be reviewed and awarded at the Regular Meeting Tuesday May 8, 2012, 7:30 PM, Published by the authority of the Board of Supervisors Of New Market Township, Scott County, Mn. LeRoy Clausen Clerk New Market Township 2969159 4/13-4/20/12

PUBLIC NOTICE

Farmington ISD #192 Dakota County REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Notice is hereby given that Farmington ISD #192 Requests proposals for: Group Life & Long Term Disability Insurance Specifications will be available from the District's Agent of Record, National Insurance Services, at 14852 Scenic Heights Rd Suite 210, Eden Prairie, MN 55344, phone 952/941-7372. Proposals are due no later than 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 30, 2012 at National Insurance Services 14852 Scenic Heights Road Suite 210, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. 2962211 4/6-4/13/12

�� District 917 School Board Proceedings

This is a summary of the Intermediate School District 917 Regular School Board Meeting on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, with full text available for public inspection on the district website at www.isd917.k12.mn.us or the District Office at 1300 145th Street East, Rosemount, MN 55068. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM at 701 Mendota Heights Road, Friendly Hills Middle School, Mendota Heights, MN. Board members present: Arlene Bush, Dan Cater, Deb Clark, Kathy Lewis, Tom Ryerson, Vanda Pressnall, Veronica Walter, Jill Lewis, Vicki Roy, and ex-officio member Supt. John Christiansen. Absent: none. Also present: Melissa Schaller, Nicolle Roush, Dave Stoll, and Linda Berg. Good news reports were presented. The following Consent Agenda items were approved: minutes, personnel, bills to be paid, investment report and wire transfers. Recommended actions approved: Temporary Employee Report; Resolution passed relating to the Termination and Nonrenewal of the Teaching Contracts of Katrina Cheese, Karey Heim, Thomas McLaughlin, Zachary Vilinskis, Jeff Freeman (.5), probationary teachers and Patricia Cozad, Licensed School Nurse; ISD 917 Calendar for 2012-2013; and the Administrator Contracts for Dan Hurley, Cory Langenfeld, Nicolle Roush, and Melissa Schaller for 2011-2013. Adjournment at 5:54 PM. 2966679 4/13/12

NEW MARKET TOWNSHIP

Important Information Regarding Assessment and Classification of Property This may affect your 2013 property taxes Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeal and Equalization for New Market Township shall meet on April 24, 2012, 7:00 PM at the New Market Township Hall, 8950 230th St E Lakeville, Mn 55044. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether taxable property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor and to determine whether corrections need to be made. If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor's office to discuss your concerns. If you are still not satisfied with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor you may appear before the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization. The Board shall review the valuation, classification, or both if necessary, and shall correct as needed. Generally, an appearance before your Local B o a r d o f A p p e a l a n d E q u a l i z a t i o n is required by law before an appeal can be taken to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization LeRoy Clausen Clerk New Market Township 2966608 4/13-4/20/12

PUBLIC NOTICE

NEW MARKET TOWNSHIP The Regular Monthly Meeting schedule for 2012 has been established. All meetings will start at 7:00 PM. Meetings will be held the first Tuesday of the month with the following four exceptions: May 8 (second Tuesday), July 10 (second Tuesday), November 8 (Thursday), and January 8, 2013 (second Tuesday). All meetings will be held at the New Market Township Hall, 8950 230th St E. Lakeville, Mn 55044. LeRoy Clausen Clerk New Market Township 2966650 4/13/12

A Farmington man is facing felony charges after a 14-year-old girl reported to police that he tried to sexually assault her. The girl reported April 2 that she had just r e t u r n e d Isaac Brooks home from school when a man known to her – Isaac Brooks, 32 – grabbed her “bear hug” style, carried her downstairs to a bedroom and placed her on a bed where he then crawled on top of her and attempted to pull down her pants. The girl was able to free herself by kicking and screaming, she told police, but when she ran upstairs Brooks followed her, grabbed her and took her

to another bedroom; there, he threw her on the bed and began taking his clothes off. Again the girl was able to break free, she reported, at which point she ran outside to a friend’s house. Brooks was arrested April 2 and admitted to police he tried to have sex with the girl, the criminal complaint said. He was booked into the Dakota County Jail, where he remained in custody as of Tuesday. The Dakota County Attorney’s Office has charged Brooks with three counts of attempted criminal sexual conduct. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 39-and-a-half years in prison and $45,000 in fines. His next court hearing is scheduled for June 12. —Andrew Miller

Education College news Timothy Ryan Stockman, son of Keith and Bonnie Stockman of Rosemount, graduated Dec. 16, 2011, from South Dakota State University with a bachelor’s degree in music education. A 2007 graduate of Rosemount High School, Stockman is a member of the Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society. The Art Institutes International Minnesota, March 2012 graduates: Burnsville – Jamie Mahowald, B.S., interior design; Sheldon Powell, A.S., graphic design. Farmington – Miles

‘The Wizard of Oz’ at LSHS Lakeville South High School’s spring musical, “The Wizard of Oz,” will be performed at 7 p.m. April 20-21 and 26-28 and at 2 p.m. April 28, in the school’s auditorium, 21135

Och, B.S., visual FX/motion graphix. Lakeville – Krystal Bartlowe, B.S., photography. Carthage College, Kenosha, Wis., fall 2011 dean’s list: Burnsville – Samantha Heyne. Lakeville – Jessica Meliza, Simon Skluzacek, Hannah Sopeth. Rosemount – Ann Zaske. Zachary Nelson of Eagan worked as an investigative intern this winter with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension in St. Paul. Nelson is a criminal justice major at Hamline University, St. Paul.

Jacquard Ave. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Ticket sales will begin April 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the LSHS Commons. For more information, call (952) 2323322.

��

Wyman - Krogfus Samantha Wyman and Andrew Krogfus announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Kevin and Lori Wyman of Burnsville. Meg and Steve May and the late Mike Krogfus of Prior Lake. Andrew graduated from Prior Lake High School in 2007. Samantha graduated from Burnsville High School in 2007. Both will graduate from Saint Cloud State University in May. The Wedding will be held on June 23,2012 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

To submit an announcement Forms for birth, engagement, wedding, anniversary and obituaries announcements are available at our office and online at www. thisweeklive.com (click on “Announcements” and then “Send Announcement”). Completed forms may be e-mailed to class.thisweek@ ecm-inc.com or mailed to Sun Thisweek, 15322 Galaxie Ave., Suite 219, Apple Valley, MN 55124. If you are submitting a photograph along with your announcement, please only submit photographs for which you have the right to permit Sun Thisweek to use and publish. Deadline for announcements is 4 p.m. Tuesday. A fee of $50 will be charged for the first 5 inches and $10 per inch thereafter. They will run in all editions of Sun Thisweek. Photos may be picked up at the office within 60 days or returned by mail if a self-addressed, stamped envelope is provided.

��

April 13, 2012 Sun Thisweek

Matthew Ames’ awesome adventure Paintball-business owner named Young Entrepreneur of the Year by John Gessner Sun Thisweek

Matthew D. Ames reached $1 million in sales last year with MN Pro Paintball, the Burnsvillebased company he founded and owns. That’s a sum dismissed as “not cool” in the Hollywood screen version of the rise of Facebook and its founder, Mark Zuckerberg. But $1 million was cool enough for the U.S. Small Business Administration, which this month announced Ames as its Minnesota Young Entrepreneur of the Year. And it was a milestone for Ames, who cobbled together his business with bank loans and had to virtually start over after a rob-

bery wiped him out in July 2004. But $1 million isn’t where he wants to stay. The 28-year-old exudes a Zuckerberg-like vibe as he discusses the prospects for MN Pro Paintball, which he runs from a small Burnsville office with an energydrink cooler next to his desk. “Seriously, we’re just getting started,” said the 2002 graduate of Lakeville High School. “There’s a ton of potential there. Competition is getting fierce in this market, which is good. ... That’s what they tell you in entrepreneurial school — If you’re the only person trying to do something, it’s probably not that awe-

some.” Ames spent several of his formative years in the business — a 188-acre paintball park in Lakeville and retail stores in Burnsville and Minnetonka — also attending Minnesota State University, Mankato, and later finishing his degree at the University of St. Thomas’ Schulze School of Entrepreneurship. MN Pro Paintball’s key demographic is males ages 14 to 32, said Ames, who was right in that wheelhouse when he fell in love with the game — a fantasy survival contest in which the vanquished are marked by splotches of water-soluble dye fired from enemy guns. “I was born with all

��

� ��

�

��

these heart defects,” explained Ames, who owns a home in Bloomington. “I essentially am missing a chamber. There’s one major artery that takes blood away from your heart, and there’s one that brings blood back to it. Mine are flipped around. And the heart has four chambers. I’m missing one.” Ames played hockey as a kid, but by the time he’d reached bantams, his doctor would no longer sign off on his physicals. He tried motocross, which led to a couple of concussions that scared his mom, and paintball. “So paintball stuck it out,” said Ames, who was fitted with a pacemaker at 18 after suffering a heart flutter in math class. “For a couple of years there I really got into it. I started a team, started doing tournaments and traveling. Paintball was my life.” Ames comes from an entrepreneurial family. His Submitted photo grandfather, Richard Ames of Jordan, founded Ames Matthew Ames, in full paintball gear, was pictured on a the Construction in Burnsville cover of a book about the game. in 1960. It’s now one of the leading civil and industrial to work for his father, Al ther’s employ and decided contractors in America, started Eureka Construc- to make his way in paintwith offices in several West- tion in Lakeville 15 years ball. In 2001, while still in ern and Midwestern States. ago. high school, he set his The progression was Matthew’s father, Al, also had the entrepreneurial similar for the next generaSee paintball, 19A itch. Instead of continuing tion, as Matthew left his fa-

��

Sun Thisweek April 13, 2012

Lurking man charged with auto theft Resident in Lakeville neighborhood spotted him

cer drove him to a nearby apartment complex, police Police departments in learned that a Jeep Grand Cherokee that was cities across the in the neighborcountry tell resihood and that Magdents: “If you see nuson had a key to something, say was reportedly stosomething.” len in Minneapolis a In Lakeville, couple weeks prior. one resident’s ef Inside the Jeep, forts to do so netwhich had two difted a White Bear Jesse Roy ferent license plates Lake man with pri- Magnuson (the second from or burglary charges who was curiously lurking another reportedly stolen Jeep) was a set of residenaround a neighborhood. A Lakeville Police of- tial-lock type keys, which ficer arrested Jesse Roy Magnuson said were not Magnuson, 30, at about his. 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March Magnuson said he bor31, after receiving a tip rowed the Jeep from a that a suspicious man was drug-dealer acquaintance walking in a neighbor- and denied knowing the hood, loitering around vehicle or plate were stovarious vehicles and look- len. Further investigation ing at residences. During a discussion determined the person with Magnuson at the Magnuson claimed lent scene and when an offi- him the car did not match by Aaron M. Vehling Sun Thisweek

the physical description of the two people with that name who were found on Minnesota drivers license data. During a conversation with the officer, Magnuson admitted that he had been previously arrested for theft, possession of burglary tools and drug offenses. Magnuson was charged with one count of receiving stolen property, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or up to a $10,000 fine. Magnuson is currently in Dakota County Jail, awaiting his April 24 omnibus hearing. Aaron M. Vehling can be reached at aaron.vehling@ ecm-inc.com or facebook. com/sunthisweek.

��

10A

April 13, 2012 Sun Thisweek

Lakeville man arrested for luring minors over Craigslist Police caught him in undercover operation

��

tion, police learned the 13-year-old boy had been A Lakeville man was talking to an adult male arrested and is currently and agreed to have the held in the Dakota Coun- man come over to the house for sex. The ty jail after he alboy said he had legedly attempted told the man he to solicit sex with was 13, which the underage boys man thought was through Craigslist. “cool.” Robert Gregg Investigators were Trummer, 49, faces able to identify a two counts of so- Robert telephone numlicitation of a mi- Gregg ber and IP address nor to engage in Trummer connected to a sexual conduct after he made plans to meet Craigslist post related to an undercover cop posing the boy and an unidentias a 14-year-old boy at a fied man. Police deterLakeville park, according mined that the IP address to the criminal complaint. pointed to Trummer, who Police arrested Trum- lives near the Farmingtonmer at the park on March Lakeville border. 28, finding in the man’s Trummer’s posts cencar beer, lotion and a cell tered on themes of “dadphone, all in plain view. dy looking for a ‘boi’ ” Police were able to track in the Casual Encounters him down because of a section of the website. A phone and email exchange boy whom Trummer bebetween Trummer and a lieved to be 14 years old boy who was 13 years old. responded to the post with According to the com- “hi… im a boy.” Trummer plaint, the following oc- then responded as “rob greg” and provided an curred: On Jan. 31, a Maple email address imploring Grove parent called Ma- the boy to “tell me more.” ple Grove Police to report An undercover cop a man in a blue SUV driv- posing as a 14-year-old reing slowly by the parent’s sponded with his physical home. The man in the characteristics, to which SUV was looking closely Trummer replied by askat the house as he drove ing for a photo. The boy obliged and indicated he by. Then he turned around was visiting his father over and drove slowly by the spring break. Trummer house again, this time sent his own photo, which parking on the side of the police confirmed through road. The boy had been a comparison of said phostaying with his father, to with Trummer’s drivers who had come home dur- license. ing the day to check on There were more photos exchanged, along with him. Through an investiga- explicit language pertainby Aaron Vehling

��

Sun Thisweek

��

�

��

Prevent Suicide www.save.org

ing to various sexual acts. The 14-year-old asked if he was too young, to which Trummer said he was not. The boy indicated he was nervous. Trummer replied that the boy could ask him questions. After a sexually explicit line of questioning, along with a photo sent of the boy in his swim trunks, Trummer and the boy agreed to meet. Trummer told the boy the two could meet in his car at a park in Lakeville, where they could engage in various sexual acts. The phone number Trummer gave the boy matched one that called the 13-year-old Maple Grove boy’s house. Trummer told the 14-year-old that he would be driving a blue SUV and that he would recognize the boy. He also asked the boy to delete all their correspondence to be safe. Surveillance of Trummer was initiated and officers observed him leave his home. Officers kept surveillance on Trummer as he entered the designated park in the aforementioned SUV. Trummer watched teenagers playing volleyball before he parked his car. Police then arrested him, finding him with the beer, lotion and phone. The two counts each carry a maximum of three years in jail and/or fines of up to $5,000. Aaron Vehling can be reached at aaron.vehling@ ecm-inc.com or facebook. com/sunthisweek.

Treat Depression

Sun Thisweek April 13, 2012

Obermueller enters race for congressional DFL nomination

��

Candidate is former Eagan state representative he believes the waves have calmed. After a year-long Pointing to Kline’s break from the political support for U.S. Rep. realm, Mike Obermuel- Paul Ryan’s budget proposal and cuts to ler will once again Medicare, Oberthrow his hat into mueller claims the ring. Kline’s decisions The former have contradicted Minnesota reprevoter opinion. sentative said last Medicare is Friday he intends among the most to seek the DFL Mike nomination in the Obermueller important issues to voters, Obermuel2nd Congressional ler said. District. who have “I think Washington “Folks has become too partisan, worked a lifetime deserve and it’s time for someone that,” he said. to represent the voters,” Obermueller pointed the 39-year-old Eagan to education and jobs as other key issues that resident said. Obermueller joins Pat- Kline has fallen short on. rick Ganey, a city council Kline has vowed to remember in Northfield, peal Bush’s No Child Left and Kathleen Gaylord, Behind, but has failed to a Dakota County com- do this, Obermueller said. missioner, in the endorse- “We gotta have a workforce that is ready to do ment race. “I think I match up the job of the 21st cenwell against both those tury,” he said. other individuals from a This can happen, OberDFL perspective,” Ober- mueller said, by repealing NCLB and supporting lomueller said. He said his experience cal school districts. serving as representative Though Kline considin an electorally tough ers himself a fiscal conObermueller district (a swing district) servative, makes him a better choice criticizes Congress’ manthan Gaylord of South agement of the federal St. Paul, who comes from budget. a traditionally DFL area. “We need to be more Obermueller noted that respectful with federal Gaylord wouldn’t even funds,” he said. be running if the district A Twin Cities attorney, hadn’t been redrawn to Obermueller noted that include South St. Paul; he has prior business exit also now includes West perience and understands how to work within a St. Paul. “She’s a really good budget. graduating person,” he said. “I just After think I have a better from Loras College in chance of beating John Dubuque, Iowa, with a Kline and a better sense bachelor’s degree in comof what it’s going to take munication and politito win in a really competi- cal science, Obermueller went to work as the ditive district like this.” Obermueller, who grew rector of Campus Dining up in rural Wisconsin, Services for ARAMARK said he has an advantage in that he understands the needs of both rural and �� urban constituents in the �� district. Though Kine has held the seat for the past decade, Obermueller said he is confident he can defeat the Republican congressman. Obermueller said he �� believes his prior experi�� ence and notoriety give him a competitive edge �� that previous challengers � �� lacked. �� Though the last few �� elections have included large swings to the left or �� right, Obermueller said � �� by Jessica Harper Sun Thisweek

Corporation at Mount Marty College in Yankton, S.D. While there, Obermueller managed more than 30 employees, ran a full-service catering operation, and learned the ropes of operating a small business. By 1999, he decided to shift careers and enrolled at the University of Iowa where he graduated with a law degree. If elected, Obermueller said he will advocate for small businesses. Obermueller also claims Kline is not doing enough to assist returning veterans. “I think there’s a focus from Kline on helping troops on the battlefield, but not on helping them once they get home,” he said. “We need a second GI bill … and need to figure out how to get troops home.” Obermueller said he believes the United States must quit being the world police. But the greatest difference between Obermueller and Kline, Obermuel-

ler said, is that he wants to help everyone achieve their dreams, not just the very wealthy. “The American dream isn’t just about one person getting success, it’s all of us becoming successful,” he said. “I want to get back in the American dream business.” After moving around the Midwest for about a decade, Obermueller and his wife, Sara, settled in Eagan about six years ago. When he and his wife were first married they had a talk about what they wanted to “be” when they grew up. “I really wanted to be in Congress. It must be about 19 years ago we had that talk,” he said. The Obermuellers have two boys – one a sophomore and the other a senior at Eagan High School. Jessica Harper is at jess i c a . h a r p e r @ e c m - i n c. com or facebook.com/ sunthisweek. John Gessner contributed to this report.

��

Today’s The Day Stop Smoking

��

11A

��

12A

April 13, 2012 Sun Thisweek

Thisweekend Tale of ancient tragedy gets trailer park makeover Chameleon Theatre Circle’s ‘True Love’ opens April 13

by Andrew Miller Sun Thisweek

Greek tragedy meets Jerry Springer in “True Love,” the latest production from Burnsville-based Chameleon Theatre Circle. The script by playwright Charles L. Mee puts a novel twist on an ancient tale – the tragic, bloodsoaked story of Phaedra and Hippolytus, set against the backdrop of a mythical Minnesota trailer park. The driving force behind the show, said director Barbe Marshall, is the array of quirky characters, including a cross-dressing hairdresser (played by Scott Gilbert) and a transgender auto mechanic (Corinna Knepper Troth). It’s also what makes the show appealing to theater aficionados already familiar with the Hippolytus story. “Spoiler alert: Everybody dies,” said Marshall.

“You know how it’s going to end, but the fun is in how you get there.” A trash-art aesthetic informed the costume and set design. Beer cans are used as hair curlers. Duct tape holds together a kiddie pool. A rolled-up pizza box serves as a microphone. “The set sort of looks like the stuff you see on ‘American Pickers.’ We’ve got a lot of what they call rusty gold,” Marshall said. If you go, expect some mind-bending postmodern weirdness. The playwright described his script as a “collage piece” that incorporates chunks of text from various sources: the writings of Wilhelm Reich, Andy Warhol and Simone de Beauvoir, among others, as well as the transcript of the Menendez brothers murder trial. Chameleon’s press release for the show notes

that “True Love” is suggested for mature audiences. “Although it’s entertaining and fast-paced, it’s really not for children,” Marshall said. “It’s an exploration of love and lust. There’s nudity and strong language. Parental discretion is advised.” The show runs April 13-29 in the Burnsville Performing Arts Center’s Black Box Theatre. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for seniors and students, and are available in person at the PAC box office and through Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com. More about “True Love” is at www.chameleontheatre.org. Andrew Miller can be reached at andrew.miller@ecm-inc. Photo by Rick Orndorf com or facebook.com/sunA cross-dressing hairdresser, played by Scott Gilbert, is among the eccentric array of thisweek. characters in “True Love.”

theater and arts briefs Local actor brings Mark Twain to life Mark Twain will come to life on the St. Croix Lutheran High School auditorium stage at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 5, when Burnsville actor and writer Michael Bateson performs “An Evening with Mark Twain.” As a Twain scholar, Bateson incorporates stories and information about Twain’s life on the Mississippi, as a writer, a husband, and father. At the end of the performance, Bateson invites the audience to ask questions of Twain about his life, opinions, books and family. In the past year he has performed at both the Lakeville Area Arts Center and Dakota County Fair in Farmington. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and are available by calling (651) 455-1521. All proceeds from the performance will support

the school’s China trip. St. Croix Lutheran High School is located at 1200 Oakdale Ave., West St. Paul.

Info meeting on ADA grants An informational meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 16, at the Eagan Art House, 3981 Lexington Ave. S., Eagan, to discuss ways of making the arts more accessible to children and adults with disabilities that can be made possible through grants of up to $15,000 for nonprofit arts organizations. ADA Access Improvement Grants are funded by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund approved by voters in 2008. They support program or facility-related activities that have potential for significant or long-term impact in involving more people with disabilities as

participants or patrons in arts programs. Grant deadline is May 11. For more information, email access@vsamn.org; download grant guidelines and application form at www.vsamn.org/forms. html#adagrant.

Local musicians at Silver Tea A wide variety of musical programs – all free and specially created for adults 55 and older – will be offered at Silver Tea programs at Dakota County libraries in May. In addition to the musical events, staff will be on hand to describe library services and programs designed specifically for older adults. Refreshments will be provided. • Tropics Steel Drum Band, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3, Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan, (651) 4502900.

• Accordionist Dan Newton, 1:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, Heritage Library, 20085 Heritage Drive, Lakeville, (952) 8910360. • Impersonator Loren Wolfe, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley, (952) 891-7045. • Charlie Maguire, 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, May 10, Farmington Library, 508 Third St., Farmington, (651) 438-0250. • Blue Wolf, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 10, Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount, (651) 480-1200. • Dragonfly, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10, Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, (952) 891-0300. Dakota County Library’s Silver Tea programs are presented with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. For more information, call (651) 450-2918 or visit www.dakotacounty.us/library.

��

Teen poetry programming In celebration of National Poetry Month, Caponi Art Park and Learning Center, Eagan, will host a poetry workshop and spoken word slam for aspiring teen poets in collaboration with the School of Environmental Studies and Dakota County Library. The poetry performance workshop will be 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, April 30, at the Wescott Library in Eagan. The workshop is free, with a $5 requested donation. Call (651) 4549412 to register. This year, Caponi Art Park and the Dakota County Library will combine their teen poetry slams into one event on Sunday, May 13, in Caponi Art Park’s Theater in the Woods outdoor amphitheater. All are welcome to watch the slam from 2 to 4 p.m. Teens ages 12-19 are invited to perform and can register from 1:30 to 2 p.m.

��

� ��

��

at the event.

Call for artists in Rosemount The Rosemount Area Arts Council is seeking crafters and artists to participate in the July 21 craft fair during Leprechaun Days. The fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. outdoors at Central Park and will be a juried craft show of handmade products. Those interested should contact Heide Peterson at (952) 239-8870 or email heide_peterson@yahoo. com for additional information.

Youth in art at Eagan festival Eagan Art Festival invites youth ages 13 to 17 to exhibit their work in “Youth in Art!” June 2324. Free mentoring sessions will be included. Check it out at www.eaganartfestival.org or email artfest@ weston.borman.com.

��

� ��

��

theater and arts calendar To submit items for the Arts Calendar, email: darcy. odden@ecm-inc.com. Comedy Marc Yaffee with special guest Ron Lamprecht at 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 13, and Saturday, April 14, at MinneHAHA Comedy Club, 1583 E. First Ave., Shakopee (lower level of Dangerfield’s), (612) 860-9388, www.minnehahacomedyclub. com. Tickets: $13. Concerts Glen Campbell’s “Goodbye Tour” at 8 p.m. Friday, April 13, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Prior Lake. Prices are $32 and $39. Information: (952) 4459000 or mysticlake.com. The Minnesota Valley Men’s and Women’s Chorales will “Sing into Spring” with their concerts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 20, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rosemount, and Saturday, April 21, at Grace Lutheran Church in Apple Valley. Tickets are available at the door or from any chorale member for $5. Three local handbell ensembles will present “Bell Fantasia” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 27, at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Bells of the Lakes, the St. Olaf Handbell Choir and the Northern Lights Ringers will perform. Tickets range from $15 to $25 and can be purchased at the box office, at Ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 982-2787. South Metro Chorale will present “All Creation Sings” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4625 W. 125th St., Savage, and at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 29, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 20165 Heath Ave., Lakeville. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors. Purchase tickets by phone at (612) 386-4636 or email tickets@southmetrochorale.org. Information: www. southmetrochorale.org. Violin concert by Chad Hoopes, Minnesota Public Radio’s Artist in Residence, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Tickets range from $24 to $29 and are available at the arts center and online at www.lakevillemn.gov. Lorie Line’s “Live In The Sunshine” performance, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, at Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Tickets are $39 and are available at the arts center or by calling (952) 9854640. Exhibits The Burnsville Visual Arts Society will hold its 30th annual member art show, Art Fete, March 8 through April 14 at the Burnsville Performing Arts

Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. The exhibit is free and open to the public during gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. An exhibit of oil paintings by artist Holly Stone is on display through April 17 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Information: (952) 985-4640. Poetry In celebration of National Poetry Month, Caponi Art Park and Learning Center is hosting a poetry performance workshop, “Frankenstein: Bring Your Words to Life,” on Monday, April 30, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Call (651) 454-9412 to register. Theater The Chameleon Theatre Circle will present “True Love” at 7:30 p.m. April 13-14, 20-21, 23, 27-28 and at 2 p.m. April 29 at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. General admission tickets are $20 ($17 for seniors, students, audio description and ASL patrons) in person at the box office, via Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or www.ticketmaster. com. Expressions Community Theater will present “Mama Won’t Fly” at 7:30 p.m. April 13-14 and 20-21 and at 2 p.m. April 15 and 22 at the Lakeville Area Arts Centers, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased by calling (952) 985-4640. Burnsville High School Theatre Guild will present “Willy Wonka” at 7:30 p.m. April 1921 and 26-28 and at 2 p.m. April 22 at Mraz Center, Burnsville High School, 600 E. Highway 13, Burnsville. Tickets are 8 for students, $9 for seniors, and $10 for adults. Tickets can be reserved online at www. MrazCenterTickets.com or purchased at the door. Easter Community Theatre will present “Godspell” at 7:30 p.m. April 19-21 and at 1 p.m. April 22 at Easter Lutheran Church - On the Hill, 4200 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for students and seniors and are available at easter.org/godspell or by calling (651) 452-3680. Lakeville South High School will present “The Wizard of Oz” at 7 p.m. April 20-21, 26-28 and at 2 p.m. April 28 in the school auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students/seniors. Ticket sales begin April 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the LSHS Commons, 21135 Jacquard Ave. Information: (952) 232-3322. “Ole & Lena’s 50th Wedding Anniversary and Vow Renewal” performances will be

at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 11, and Saturday, May 12, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Tickets are $15. Call (952) 985-4640 for information. Workshops/classes Music Together in the Valley offers classes for parents and their infant, toddler and preschool children in Rosemount, Farmington, Lakeville and Apple Valley. Information: www.musictogetherclasses.com or (651) 439-4219. The Eagan Art House offers classes for all ages. For a complete listing go to www.eaganarthouse.org or call (651) 675-5521. Dan Petrov Art Studio in Burnsville offers oil painting classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced skill level painters, www.danpetrovart. com, (763) 843-2734. Teens Express Yourself with Paint, 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at Brushworks School of Art in Burnsville, www.BrushworksSchoolofArt.com, (651) 2144732. Drama/theater classes for ages 4 and up at River Ridge Arts Building, Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Special needs theater program (autism-DCD), ages 5 and older, Burnsville, (952) 7363644. Join other 55-plus adults at the Eagan Art House to create beaded jewelry. The Jewelry Club meets on the third Friday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Fee is $3 and includes all supplies. Bring any old jewelry you would like to re-make. 3981 Lexington Ave. S., (651) 6755500. Savage Art Studios, 4735 W. 123rd St., Suite 200, Savage, offers classes/workshops for all ages. Information: www. savageartstudios.com or (952) 895-0375. Soy candle making classes held weekly in Eagan near 55 and Yankee Doodle. Call Jamie at (651) 315-4849 for dates and times. $10 per person. Presented by Making Scents in Minnesota. Country line dance classes held for intermediates Mondays 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St., Farmington, $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. Country line dance classes on Wednesdays at the Lakeville Senior Center, 20732 Holt Ave. Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; Intermediate, 10 a.m.-noon. $5/ class. Call Marilyn (651) 4637833. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn.gov, (952) 985-4640.

family calendar

Sun Thisweek April 13, 2012

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

choices, and the signs that indicate changes are necessary. Free and open to the public.

Saturday, April 14 2012 Home Remodeling Show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Burnsville High School, 600 E. Highway 13. Free to attend. Family Fun Fest by the Lakeville Parks and Recreation Department from 5 to 9 p.m. at Ames Arena, 19900 Ipava Ave. Concessions and rental skates available. “The Lion King” will be shown on the turf at 7 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket for sitting.

Thursday, April 19 Eleventh annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction by the Eagan Foundation from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. Tickets are $40 at www. eaganfoundation.com until April 12, when ticket prices rise to $50.

Sunday, April 15 Pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Mary, Mother of the Church, Mary Center, 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. Menu: pancakes, sausage, juice, milk and coffee. Freewill offering. All are welcome. Information: (952) 890-0045. Monday, April 16 Family Night at the Great Clips IMAX Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley. Guests who purchase one adult admission to the 6:30 p.m. showing of “Lewis & Clark” will receive one free child’s admission to the movie as well as a complimentary sandwich and drink (while supplies last), starting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 Aging Parent Care program by the Lakeville Senior Resource Coalition from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Lakeville South High School Lecture Hall, 21135 Jacquard Ave. Learn how to help your senior with decisions about care and lifestyle

Friday, April 20 Kids consignment sale by From Yours To Mine from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Ames Arena, 19900 Ipava Ave., Lakeville. Admission: $2 (free admission with donation of nonperishable food item). Saturday, April 21 Seventh annual pancake breakfast by Boy Scout Troop 455 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Rosemount American Legion, 14590 Burma Ave. W. Menu: all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee. Tickets are $5 at the door. Children age 5 and younger eat free. There will also be a bake sale and prize raffle. Patrick Eagan Park cleanup by the Friends of the Eagan Core Greenway from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet in the main parking lot behind the Eagan Art House, 3981 Lexington Ave. Children are welcome. Bring gloves. Garbage bags provided. Refreshments will be served afterward. Information: (651) 686-7006, www.eagancoregreenway.org. Kids consignment sale by From Yours To Mine from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ames Arena, 19900 Ipava Ave., Lakeville.

13A

Many items half off. April Extravaganza Fundraiser by Sobriety High School of Burnsville from 2 to 5 p.m., 12156 Nicollet Ave S., Burnsville. Silent auction ends at 4:30 p.m., live auction from 4:30 to 5 p.m. Includes games and food as well as student performance and involvement. Free admission. Information: Judi Hanson at (612) 328-3973. Steak and shrimp feed by the Rosemount Knights of Columbus at 6 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church Social Hall, 13900 Biscayne Ave. W. Freewill offering accepted. Ongoing Bike donations are being accepted for a program sponsored by the Rosemount Family Resource Center and a Rosemount neighborhood. Email Rosemount.BikeDonation@ gmail.com by April 21 with bike size and color (gender) so donations can be matched to needs. Drop off bikes from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 28, at Rosemount Family Resource Center, 14521 Cimarron Ave. W., Rosemount. Call (952) 6861161 to make other drop-off arrangements. Bike helmets, locks, and wagons are also needed. Monetary donations appreciated. Y Summer Blast Off at all metro YMCA locations April 1315. Register now for summer programs and camps. Information: (612) 822-2267 or ymcatwincities.org.

��

14A

Sports

April 13, 2012 Sun Thisweek

Tiger lacrosse hunting for more victories Young programs hope to mature in 2012 scorer in lacrosse. Tia Jacoby, nicknamed “Percy Harvin” (after the Minnesota Vikings receiver) because of her speed, has also laced up the lacrosse shoes for another season. Kelli Harstad, who Pickens refers to as the quarterback of the defense, will have familiar face Ashley Gandrud helping her. They’re joined by Betsy Anderson after a year’s absence and goalie Maddie Kohlbeck, who went down with a season-ending injury two games into last season. “We should again be a very fast team,” Pickens said. “The only question mark I have right now is execution. We have the skill, now we need to put our offensive and defensive games together and get some wins. “We are looking forward to our best season yet.”

by Andy Rogers Sun Thisweek

Farmington lacrosse is ready to show it can be a force in the Missota Conference and beyond in 2012. Since lacrosse was added as a varsity sport just two years ago, the boys and girls teams have experienced growing pains going from seed to sprout, but now they’re ready to bloom. “It feels weird to say, but experience will be a strength of ours,” Farmington girls lacrosse head coach Daniel Pickens said. “All of our players this year played on the team last year, and most of them have been playing together for a few years. We have a big senior class that is expected to lead this team to a very successful season.” The girls won just one game in 2011 but came close to winning five others, falling one-goal short either in regulation or in overtime. Leading scorer Haley Bradshaw along with top scorers Adrienne Jolicoeur and Ally Midboe are back on the field. Jessica Erchul, a standout goalie in hockey, has proved to be a powerful

Tiger boys lacrosse Coach Paul Sorensen has been with the program since Day 1 with one victory in two years, but his outlook for 2012 is cautiously optimistic. “We have a very balanced attack, good depth and athleticism,” Sorensen

said. “It should have us in the mid to upper part of our section come playoff time.” With returning attackers Trevor Howard and Mitch Collier along with midfielders Matt Ackerman and Jake Bauman, the Tigers hope more goals are in order for 2012 while goalie Charlie Weierke works to keep the team in contention. The core players have been swinging lacrosse sticks since fifth grade. Newcomers Brandon Berg and Garrett Gunderson should allow the team to attack like never before, but inexperience on defense is a concern. Sorensen hopes the Tigers will win the effort battle. “The goal is to win all hustle stats (such as ground ball percentage and faceoff wins),” Sorensen said. “With one win over two seasons our goals need to be realistic but we are very much looking forward to the upcoming season and believe we can truly shock some people.” Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc. Photo by Rick Orndorf com or facebook.com/sunFarmington’s Betsy Anderson (27) looks to pass while Lakeville North’s Hannah Koloski thisweek. (12) defends in a 16-5 victory for the Panthers on Monday.

Lakeville lacrosse looking to shake things up North, South boys teams young but excited about prospects

by Andy Rogers Sun Thisweek

When the preseason poll for boys lacrosse was released, the South Suburban Conference had three teams – Eagan, Rosemount and Eastview – in the top 10. Lakeville North head coach Jeff Wright hopes to shake up the list soon. “We have high hopes for the season and we look to play the underdog role for the majority of the season, especially in conference play,” Wright said. “We know that we will have our hands full with a number of teams who are ranked in the top 10 in the state. At the same time, the boys will go out and give them all a

battle.” The Panthers went 6-8 overall and finished eighth in the conference at 2-7 (tied with Lakeville South) last season. If the Panthers can take anything away from last season, it’s defense. The team gave up 65 goals, tied for the lowest in the South Suburban Conference. The barricade starts with goalie Grant Wilson, who was All-State in 2011. Pat Mines is back to help the defense. The Panthers lost four games by one or two goals, so scoring a few more will be paramount in 2012. That will require a team effort. “Each and every player knows that it will not be a

cakewalk and that they will have to fight in every game to keep their dreams alive,” Wright said. “They know that success will not happen unless the whole team is doing it together. We win together and we lose together.” The Panthers are welcoming several newcomers after losing seven seniors from last year’s team. “We have a group of guys that work extremely hard and don’t give up,” Wright said. “We are hoping to be the team that fights strong for all four quarters.”

Lakeville South

The key to the Cougars’ success this season will be

to improve on last year’s goal total of 52, which was the lowest in the South Suburban Conference. A number of their top scorers are back, including Aaren Larsen, Weston Baumann, Leo Steinmetz, Luke Ronneberg, Joe Elling and Aarec Larsen. The biggest unknowns are in midfield and goal, where the Cougars will have younger players. “One of our biggest strengths this year is the players’ excitement in the game of lacrosse,” new head coach Tim Bohmert said. “We believe this can propel this team a long way. “We hope to get better with every game. We hope

to be at the best of our game by the end of the year and ride that into the playoff season.” Bohmert is another young addition to the program. He recently played for the University of Minnesota club team. “We are bringing in a brand-new coaching staff,” Bohmert said. “We believe we will be able to emphasize different aspects that high school lacrosse has not touched yet. With the young coaching staff, we are utilizing skills that we have just learned from playing college lacrosse.” Bohmert coached in the Lakeville Lacrosse Association in high school and went

to coach with the Minneapolis Lacrosse Association in college. Last season he was a junior varsity coach and varsity assistant at Lakeville South. “This year I got the opportunity to be head coach, and I was able to bring in some very talented assistants,” Bohmert said. Assistant coaches Danny Peters, Josh Hoffstead and Andrew Larsen hope to give the Cougars plenty of advice on their way to an improved record for 2012 and beyond. Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Lacrosse coming into its own in Lakeville Girls programs at North and South see many returnees

by Andy Rogers Sun Thisweek

Last season both Lakeville girls lacrosse teams took their lumps in their first season on their own. Up until 2011, Lakeville North combined with Lakeville South. The partnership included a state tournament appearance in 2010, the schools’ last season as a combined program. Last year, the Panthers were 8-5 overall and 5-3 in the conference with a young team. Now they’re a little older, a little taller and a little anxious to toss the ball around. “We’re returning almost our full varsity roster this year,” Lakeville North head coach Kate Leavell said. “Last year the team was mostly young – sophomores or younger – and struggled with inconsistency and performing under pressure. We also lacked size against many of the other varsity teams.” The Panthers were No. 5 in the state preseason poll – higher then any other South Suburban Conference program – and kicked off the season with a 16-5 victory over Farmington. Returning players Hannah Koloski, Kacie Waagbo, Megan Skelly and Lauren Storhoff either started or were key reserves on the combined Lakeville team that qualified for state in 2010. They’re joined by Photo by Rick Orndorf Courtney Starnes and Logan Dobratz, Lakeville North’s Logan Dobratz (15) fights for the ball with Farmington’s Ashley Gandrud who emerged as impact players in 2011. (4) in a 16-5 victory over the Tigers on Monday. The Panthers have also added Savannah Krueger, an accomplished hockey player turned lacrosse defender, making her de- hard for our opponents to mark,” Leavell Leavell said. “Our eyes are focused on trying to play in the state tournament this but on varsity in her first year of playing said. year.” The Panthers still lack seniors. lacrosse. “Speed is on our side again this year, “Until we see where we are in competi- The Panthers will have more coaches with several key quick players that will be tion it’s hard to gauge where we will end on their sideline this season. Last season up, but we hope to finish in the top five,” Kate Leavell had Sean Leavell on her staff.

This year North added Minda Sandborn and girls basketball varsity assistant coach Shelly Soule. “With a full coaching staff we are able to train the girls much more efficiently,” Kate Leavell said.

Lakeville South The Cougars continue to transition into their own team with a new head coach this season in Patrick Crandall, who is no stranger to the Lakeville varsity sports scene. Crandall, the former Lakeville North girls soccer coach, also has a background in lacrosse. He was the head lacrosse coach in Lakeville when it was a club sport, but stepped down when he became a soccer coach. He took the opportunity to coach Lakeville’s combined junior varsity girls team and last season was South’s assistant girls coach. “Lacrosse has become a passion of mine for the last few years, specifically girls lacrosse,” Crandall said. “I have been amazed at the amount of talent and dedication that it takes for these girls to be able to play at such a high level. The sport is an amazing combination of skill, grace and power and it has been great being a part of this burgeoning sport here in Lakeville.” Crandall will have help with the transition to head coach as the Cougars return all but three players from last season’s team. Senior captains Kelly Gustafson and Kayla Lewis lead a team consisting of talented young players who already have a wealth of varsity experience. Junior Abbie Ness is one of the top reSee LACROSSE, 15A

LACROSSE/from 14A turning players in the south metro. She led the state in assists as a ninth-grader and she was second in the state last season. She was also an important member of the combined Lakeville team that qualified for the state tournament in 2010. Classmate Abby Quinnell returns after leading the Cougars in scoring in 2011. She joins a relentless Brooke Galle in the midfield and Logan Halvorson, who was all-conference honorable mention as an eighth-grader in 2011. Ninth-grader Maddy Canney should have a larger role in 2012 as well. “The girls have played together for a long time. Continuity and playing as a team will be a big positive for this team,” Crandall said. “Offensively we are a skilled group both in transition and in settled pieces. We have a lot of weapons and can attack at every position in our offensive sets.” The defensive continuity is Lakeville South’s biggest concern as that’s where most of the turnover has occurred. Haley Chatelaine has picked up the lacrosse stick after taking a few years off and Lexi Halvorson provides a healthy boost, but they don’t have any game experience playing together. Crandall would like the Cougars to improve on last season’s 5-7 record, stay in the conversation for the South Suburban Conference title and eventually become a team few will want to play in the section tournament. With Bloomington Jefferson and Bloomington Kennedy expected to field strong rosters along with Eagan, Burnsville, Eastview and crosstown rival Lakeville North, Crandall knows it’s a tall order. “However, I think we are right in the mix with those teams,” Crandall said.

South tennis a seasoned bunch

Sun Thisweek April 13, 2012

Tiger tennis singled out Cline, Olmscheid lead a potent lineup for Farmington

North tennis young, yet skillful

by Andy Rogers Sun Thisweek

Tennis is one of those sports that’s fun to play, easy to be all right, but impossible to master. If the Lakeville South boys team has an advantage this season, it’s maturity and familiarity with the game. “This team is the most experienced and talented Lakeville South team that we have had in since the school opened in 2005, so the optimism is high,” head coach Doug Roseth said. The goal is to have a winning record and send a couple of individuals to the section meet with a chance to reach state. Ian Bird and Marcus Vievering are returning players along with Josh Varghese, David Mangione, Joey Machaj, Alex Bird and Sam Amodeo. Junior Cash Rodamaker and sophomores Mitch Johnson, Matt Barry and Erik Sourbeck also have varsity tennis experience, giving the team a wealth of players to swing away. The Cougars have a deep roster, which should help Roseth adjust his lineup depending on the opponents’ strengths. While the team has plenty of options, no one has emerged as an obvious choice at the top of the singles lineup. “We have several interchangeable players that can step in and play singles or doubles, which helps for lineup options,” Roseth said. “The team chemistry is strong, led by our seven seniors and their team-first at-

mosphere.”

Lakeville North The Lakeville North boys tennis team is filled with young players. How young? Seven of the 10 players on varsity are not old enough to drive a car. “We are very young,” head coach Andy Lissick said. “Our singles lineup is two ninth-graders, a 10th-grader and a seventh-grader.” But don’t automatically assume this is a rebuilding year for the Panthers. Tenth-grader Brett Jacobus is back after being named all-conference in 2011. Ninth-graders Justin Yee and Maxwell Parkinson join him after being named honorable mention. Senior leadership is on the doubles side with Will Sandeen and Josh Meidl at No. 1. “One doubles team is a nice group of seniors with varsity experience,” Lissick said. “We want to compete in each match, and be in the mix at the end of the season.” With a young team and a new coach in Lissick, growing and improving are the name of the game for 2012. “We want to play with confidence, continue to improve, and compete in each match and just have fun playing tennis,” Lissick said. Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ ecm-inc.com or facebook. com/sunthisweek.

Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Last season’s Farmington boys tennis lineup consisted mainly of underclassmen, which means the Tigers now have a team brimming with varsity experience. “I’m looking to see if they can mentor some of the younger guys,” head coach Jack Olwell said. “I’m just working on the guys on what they can improve, not so much as winning. I want them to keep playing tennis and fall in love the game and keep playing until they’re 60.” Singles players Ben Cline, who was All-Missota Conference in 2011, and Blake Olmscheid, who received all-conference honorable mention, present a strong combination. “They really put us in a good position,” Olwell said. “I’m expecting some really good things.” Rounding out the singles lineup are the tenacious Ivan Rodriguez and eighthgrader Bennett Lagro. Each went undefeated in his first two matches this season. No one in doubles has

won a match yet, but Olwell feels they’re close. “They’re all rapidly improving,” Olwell said. “They’ve lost a few tiebreakers.” Tyler Olsen and Jeff Zakoski line up at No. 1 doubles with Austin Tremmel and Trent Kortenbusch at No. 2. At No. 3, Austin Rau and John Zakoski have shown promise along with No. 4 players Ajay Ramnarayan and Drew Corraro, The Tigers opened the season with a 4-3 loss to Lakeville South and a 5-2 loss to Simley. Both were closer than 2011 matches against the same opponents, which Olwell said is an encouraging sign.

Boys golf While the Tigers lost a number of strong golfers to graduation last season, several promising players are ready for another round. The senior-strong Tigers have Tommy May, Mitch Reed, Tony Lelani, Jake Hanson and Ryan Kelly aiming for low scores. Chaska and Chanhassen might be tough for the

��

Girls golf Much is new about the girls golf team at Farmington this spring. The Tigers have a new head coach in Jon Stock as well as several new players on varsity. Stock has three returning golfers in Megan Elliott, Alexis Hause and Brianna Swenson to help the team hit the links in stride. “We have some strong returning players,” Stock said. “But the team is a bit smaller than it was last year. “Our goal is to improve our game and continue to build a strong program for (Farmington).” Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Falcons win Catholic swim title All Saints Catholic School’s Falcon girls swimming team captured the 2012 Catholic Championship title April 3-4 at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center. The boys team finished in fifth place, up from eighth in 2011. ��

��

Tigers to catch, but they could be in the next group after finishing sixth in the Missota in 2011. Toward the end of last season, the Tigers turned a switch in the Section 1AAA meet and advanced to the final round for the first time in years.

Sports Briefs

��

15A

� ��

��

16A

April 13, 2012 Sun Thisweek

AU TO • E M P LOY M E N T • R E A L E S TAT E Ads may be placed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. DEADLINE: Display: Tuesday 4 pm* Line Ads: Wednesday 12 pm* * Earlier on holiday weeks

GARAGE$42 SALES $40 Package Package

BY PHONE: 952-846-2000 or 952-392-6888 BY FAX: 952-846-2010 or 952-941-5431 BY MAIL: 15322 Galaxie Ave., Ste. 219

• 3 line ad • 2 week run • FREE Garage Sale Kit* • Metro Wide Coverage – 318,554 homes *Garage Sale Kits can be picked up at the Eden Prairie office.

10917 Valley View Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344

IN PERSON:

Visit our Apple Valley or Eden Prairie office to place your Classified ad, make a payment, or pick up your Garage Sale Kit.

class.thisweek@ecm-inc.com 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

(Recovery, Int'l)

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.

1060

Burnsville Lakeville

A Vision for You-AA

Dona: 612-824-5773

www.LowSelfHelp Systems.org

If you want to drink that's your business... if you want to STOP that's ours.

Call

Alcoholics Anonymous Minneapolis: 952-922-0880

Box 114 Farmington, MN 55024

Tickets

Twins Season Tickets

Sect. 102, row 11, 10 games; 2 seats w/access to Metro. Club, $640. 952-224-8940

Beverly 651-463-8739

2040

Blacktop & Sealcoating

Picture Your Beautiful, New Driveway • Commercial • Parking Lots • Private Roadways • Residential • Commercial Sealcoating & Stripping • Industrial

Residential • Commercial

Repair • Resurface • Replacement Serving the Entire Metro Area

200 OFF

Any job over $2000

2000

Business Services

A & D Recycling

Decks

CUSTOM DECKS New & Replacement John Ford Construction Cedar and Maintenance-Free Materials

Browse our Website johnfordconstruction.com Lic. BC637392

ARTHUR THEYSON CONSTRUCTION

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

LSC Constuction Svcs, Inc 952-890-2403 / 612-363-2218

Asphalt Unlimited Specializing in driveways, parking lots, sealcoating, blacktopping, patching. Free est. 952-233-4121 EAGAN BLACKTOP The Green Blacktop Co. Let Us Give You a Free Quote to Replace Your Driveway. Veteran Owned Local Business. We Recycle It All 612-805-7879

612-861-6009

Mickelson's Asphalt

Driveways Repairs & Sealcoating. 952-890-9461

FREE Estimates

Radloff & Weber

Blacktopping, Inc.

Since 1971

952-447-5733 2050

• Sophisticated Home Additions

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

www.plazahomesinc.com 612-812-0773

**A CONCRETE** PRESSURE LIFTING “THE MUDJACKERS”

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

2100

AACE Services - Hauling

Owners on job site FREE ESTIMATES

Matt 952-985-5516 • Stamped Concrete • Standard Concrete • Fire Pits • Patios • Driveways • Athletic Courts • Steps & Walks • Floors/Aprons www.mdconcrete.net

* Driveways * Patios * Sidewalks * Steps *Aprons * Pool Decks * Floating Slabs * * Floors *

American Concrete Design, LLC Call For Free Estimates We Take Pride In Our Work 651-235-1546

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

2130

Decks

ALL-WAYS DECKS Decks, Porches - Free Est. SPRING IS HERE! Enjoy the outdoors! allwaysdecksinc.com Jeff 651-636-6051 Mike 763786-5475 Lic # 20003805

Bormann Construction

DECK REJUVENATION Pressure Wash & Stain: Decks & Fences Interior/Exterior Painting 952-447-3587

CONCRETE & MASONARY

2170

Decorative/Stamped/Drives

Steps/Walks & Additions 612-310-3283

Steps, Walks, Drives, Patios Chimney Repair. No job to Sm. Lic/Bond/Ins

John 952-882-0775

Drywall

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

Dave's Concrete & Masonry 35 yrs exp. Free ests. Insd. Colored & Stamped, Driveways & Steps, Sidewlks, Patios, Blocks, & Flrs. New or replacemnt. Tear out & removal. Will meet or beat almost any quote! 952-469-2754

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

Daymar Construction Concrete: • Driveways • Sidewalks • Steps • Patios • Exposed Aggregate

DAGGETT ELECTRIC

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

2180

Electric Repairs

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

New and Replacement Free Estimates www.daymarconst.com 952-985-5477

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

Lowell Russell Concrete From the Unique to the Ordinary Specializing in drives, patios & imprinted colored & stained concrete. Int acid stained floors & counter tops. www.staincrete.com 952-461-3710 info@staincrete.com

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

Free Estimates

• •

(MN# 20215366) •

BONDED • INSURED

Family Owned 612-824-2769 952-929-3224

TEAM ELECTRIC

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

2230

Flooring & Tile

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

Escobar Hardwood Floors & Ceramic Tile Work, llc We offer professional services for your wood floors! Installs/Repair Sand/Refinish Free Ests Ins'd Mbr: BBB Professional w/10 yrs exp.

952-292-2349

Handyperson

0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!

Schultz'e Contracting Inc

Lower Level Remodels

Wall/Ceiling Repair/Texture Tile, Carpentry, Carpet, Paint. #BC538329

MDH Lead Supervisor

Dale 952-941-8896 office 612-554-2112 cell “Soon To Be Your Favorite Contractor!”

schultzecontracting.com 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

952-451-3792

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

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

Excell Remodeling, LLC Complete Remodeling Interior & Exterior One Call Does it All! Bob 612-7028237 Dave 612-481-7258 Gary's Trim Carpentry Home Repair, LLC Free Estimates, Insured. All Jobs Welcome 612-644-1153

Jack of All Trades Handyman is now

available to perform, painting, flooring, door & window work plus other handyman projects in your home or business! 651-815-4147 Lic#20639540 Locally owned & operated

R&J Construction

• Decks • Basements • Kitchen/Bath Remod • Roofing & Siding • All Types of Tile

STEVE'S HANDYMAN Carpentry, Drywall, Painting Doors, Windows, Tile Misc Repairs 30 Yrs. Exp. 651-452-4007

2310

Housecleaning

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

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

www.bestcleaningservices.com

Housecleaning, Wkly, biwkly. Prof., Exp., Dependable. Lisa 952-484-7317 Pam's Prof. Cleaning Exceptional References 952-649-2627 Professional Cleaning w/o paying the high price Honest, dep, reas. Exc. refs Therese 952-898-4616 THE CLEAN TEAM

Making homes shine since 1994. Honest, Reliable, Detailed. Rena: 763-545-8035

2350

Landscaping

LLC Retaining Walls, Pavers, Edging, Mulch, Rock, Plantings

Garage Door

RICHTER Landscaping,

Call 952-250-5865

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS

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

651-457-7776

2270

Gutters

952-270-3385

Never cheap.. always GREAT! Designs/ Installs/Gardens Firepits/ Patios/Drives/Walks Walls/Boulders 10 Years Service

naturalelementsinc.net

Jim@JimPane.com

AB LANDSCAPING Spring clean-ups, Landscape design, shrub & hedge trimming Call Al 952-432-7908

LOW PRICES

• Roofing • Siding • Windows

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

952-882-8888

Call today for your FREE Inspection!

952-492-2783

Family Owned & Operated

(952) 431- 9970

2360

Landscaping

Lawn & Garden

GARDEN TILLING

Clean Cut Tree Service Free Estimate: tree trim/removal, stump grind, debris removal, landscape, storm damage & more. Call Eugene (651) 855-8189

BILL WILL TILL $40/hr., 1 hr min. 651-454-4270

Green & Black LLC

Full Lawn Maintenance Svc

•Irrigation Install• Repairs • Patios • Walls • Driveways Licensed Insured Nate 651-356-9193

E-Z Landscape

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

Call 952-334-9840

Hampton's Lawn Care Dethatching, Wkly Lawn Mowing/Trimming Reasonable Rates Residential/Commercial 651-423-3042

Modern Landscapes •Retaining Walls •Paver Patios •Design & Installation 'Committed to Excellence' 612-205-9953 modernlandscapes.biz J 4 Outdoor Services Lawn Care Residential/Commercial Lawn Care, Landscaping, Tree Trimming 612-998-9093

New Customer Special 1st Mowing is FREE!! Full Service Lawn Care • Weekly Mowing • Spring Dethatching Visit our website at www.gmlawnsnow.com Gary at 612-490-7712 GM Lawn & Snow Care Paver's Plus Landscaping 10% Off Special! Paver Driveways, Patios & Walkways Retaining Walls Decks & Fences (612) 644-4836

RETAINING WALLS Water Features & Pavers.

REILAND'S GROUND MAINTENANCE, LLC Comm. & Res. Lawn Mowing & Trimming, Spring/Fall Clean-Up, Dethatching, Aerating & Shrub Pruning. Insured. “Offering over 20 years of professional experience in the field.” Contact Len at 952-237-9132 or len@reilandsgroundmain tenance.com Swede Outdoor Services

30+ Yrs Exp /Owner Operator

763-420-3036 952-240-5533 Offering Complete Landscape Services

Comm & Resid Lawn & Snow Call Peter 612-810-9374

TOM'S LAWN SERVICE

Spring Clean-ups & Aeration New Customers Free Fert.

alandsapecreations.com

Call 952-882-9029

Weekly Lawn Mowing spring cleanup & dethatching. call Kevin 952292-4874

Landscape Concrete Hardscapes

2385

premiereonelandscapes.com

Stair Lift for 14 steps works good. $200 obo 952-469-2794

Landscapes By Lora

2420

952-292-2261

• Patios • Rock • Mulch • Plantings • Skid Work • Draintile • Boulder Walls

612-644-3580

landscapesbylora.com

2360

Miscellaneous

Painting

*A and K PAINTING*

Int./Ext Painting/Staining & texturing. Free Est. 952-474-6258 Ins/Bond Major Credit Cards Accepted

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

Lawn & Garden

$40 Lawn Aerations

Multi Neighbor Discount

Mark 651-768-9345

16 Yrs Exp. Wkly Mowing Serving South Metro SORENSEN LAWN CARE Free Ests 651-454-6100 16yrs Exp Owner/Operator Weekly Mowing, Fertilizing, Pruning, Power Rake, Aeration Landscaping. Call 952-406-1229

www.greenvalleymn.com

Affordable Local Lawn Care Fertilizing & Weed Control Programs, Weekly Mowing, Full Service Maint. Insured & Licensed. Call 952 440 6900

Quality Residential

Painting & Drywall Ceiling & Wall Textures

H20 Damage – Plaster Repair

Wall Paper Removal INTERIOR EXTERIOR

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

952-432-2605

Aggressive Outdoor Services

Call NOW For

Weekly Mowing & Spring Clean-Ups Any Other Outdoor Needs. Call 952-278-0126 aggressiveoutdoorservices.net

Dependable

Great Service

JOE'S LAWN SERVICE

Commercial & Residential �Dethatch �Clean-up �Mow �Aerate �Fertilize Reas Rates/Free Ests/Insured

DAVE'S PAINTING and WALLPAPERING Int/Ext • Free Est • 23 Yrs Will meet or beat any price! Lic/Ins Visa/MC BBB 952-469-6800 Int./Ext. Painting & Remodeling, 25 yrs, Ins., Ref's. Mike 763-434-0001

2360

952-894-9221

Lawn & Garden

FREE Estimates

952.278.0126

Residential & Commercial

CALL NOW FOR ALL YOUR LANDSCAPING NEEDS!

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

� GUTTER-WINDOW �

Landscaping

2350

Free Quotes & Ideas

Call Ray 952-484-3337

3900-3990 4000-4600 9000-9450 5000-6500 7000-8499 9500-9900

SERVICES & POLICIES

HANDYMAN

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

1000-1090 1500-1590 2000-2700 2700-2760 3700-3840

Sun Thisweek reserves the right to edit, refuse, reject or cancel any ad at any time. Errors must be reported on the first day of the publication, and Sun Thisweek will be responsible for no more than the cost of the space occupied by the error and only the first insertion. We shall not be liable for any loss or expense that results from the publication or omission of an advertisement.

HANDY MAN Skilled, Christian, Honest, Affordable 612-590-7555

2260

2350

CONTRACTING, INC

swisstoneconstruction services.com

100% Satisfaction Guar!

Free Estimates

CAPSTONE BROS.

All HOME REPAIR

SANDING – REFINISHING Roy's Sanding Service Since 1951 CALL 952-888-9070

Cleaning Since 1990 Cover's & Screening

Lic. #BC609967

2290

Steve 612-532-3978 Ins'd

Chimney & FP Cleaning

763-546-PANE (7263)

www.capstonebros.com

Rubbish Removal/Clean-Up Containers for Rent 5-18cu/yds Since 1979 952-894-7470

londonairechimney service.com

*Affordable Concrete Work

• LICENSED Driveways • Buckling Walls (MN • Garage Slabs • Foundation Repair • Walks • Aprons • Retaining Walls • Steps • Patios • Drain Tile

Family Owned & Operated

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

Brick, Concrete, Glass Block, Tile & Misc. Home Remedy. 30yrs. Exp “No Job Too Small”

We Specialize In:

LICENSED

Hauling

SWEEP • INSP. • REPAIR

QUALITY SERVICE • Since • 1949

Since 1949

2280

Patios- Drives -Gar. FloorsAprons- Bsmnts- Caulking

apietigconcrete.com

The The Original Original

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

2110

952.835.0393

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

2100

Don't Replace it Raise it!

Building & Remodeling

FREE ESTIMATES Insured, Bonded & Licensed No. 20011251

Specializing In:

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

Muenchow Concrete LLC Driveways, Patios, Garage Floors, Steps, Walks, Block Foundations. New & Replace Light Excavating. Family bus. Since 1975. 952-469-1211

• DRIVEWAYS • PARKING LOTS

952-894-6226 / 612-239-3181

Trusted Home Builder / Remodeler

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

ANY CONCRETE

30+ Years Experience Asphalt Paving & Sealcoat Quality Work W/Warranty

H & H Blacktopping

2130

651-308-3599

100% Guaranteed

Asphalt/Sealcoating/Concrete Driveways. Call 952-451-3792

Present coupon after you receive your bid. Not valid with any other offer or discount.

952-496-3977 • 952-445-5215 www.jbtblacktopping.com

2090

Carpet & Vinyl

Call 651-246-7662

Blacktop & Sealcoating

louie@eaganblacktop.com

Any job over $1000

Custom Remodels, Repairs, Makeovers

Exp'd Pro 612-616-2482

Ins/Bond 952-898-2987

100 OFF

UNIQUE DESIGNS

Save $$$ Walks- Steps-

Family Owned & Operated for Over 40 Years All Work Guaranteed*

TheysonConstruction.com

www.staubercpa.com 952-238-9500

2040

1080

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

2100

•Thursdays 6:30pm

Questions? 651-253-9163

Building & Remodeling

� 952-898-4444

Accountants & Tax Svcs

•Wednesdays Noon

Speaker Meeting

Last Hope Inc.

Free Estimates

* WANTED *

10811 215th St. W. Lakeville. We buy batteries, copper and aluminum! Best prices South of the river! 952-469-6739

•Saturdays 8pm (Open)

Adopt or donate to your animal rescue:

Selling or Buying Gold & Silver

Stauber & Associates PA

& 8pm (Mixed)

Cats, Kittens, Dogs & Pups!

Decks

1505

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

•Friday 6:30 (Mixed)

Every Saturday!

Classes

Pilates! Precision and Flow Pilates Studio. Currently taking new students. Private Sessions and small group classes available. www.precisionandflow pilates.com 320-420-5394

Alanon & 8pm (Mixed)

11-3pm

2130

1501

2050

Mark J Haglund CPA LLC 2438 117th St E. Suite 201 Burnsville 952-646-2444

(Mixed) & 8pm (Mixed)

Apple Valley Petco

Professional Services

EAGAN/BURNSVILLE /SAVAGE AA

& 8pm (Mixed)

Last Hope Pet Adoption

1500

1510

•Tuesdays 6:30pm

• 3 lines, 4 weeks, All zones • Additional lines: $7.00 • Merchandise $151.00 or more

price must be in ad, you must call every fourth week to renew. Private party ads only. • Includes mnsun.com website • Maximum of 13 weeks

We gladly accept VISA, American Express, Mastercard, Discover, personal checks, and cash.

East Frontage Road of I 35 across from Buck Hill - Burnsville

& 8pm (Mixed)

www.aastpaul.org www.aaminneapolis.org

$44

Friday, Monday, and Call-ins: $7.00 per ad, 1 week, 1 zone

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

•Mondays 6:30pm

Find a meeting:

MERCHANDISE MOVER

One ad per customer per week. Additional zones are $7.00. Three line maximum. Price must be in ad.

Thursdays 7:30 PM A closed, mixed meeting at Grace United Methodist Church

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

St. Paul: 651-227-5502

2040

Notices & Information

$50

• 3 lines, Runs for 13 weeks, choose 2 zones • Additional lines: $7.00 • For one item priced under $2500,

• 3 lines, 4 weeks, All zones • Additional lines: $7.00 • Private party only

FREE CLASSIFIEDS: One Item for Sale, $100 or Less. Mail or FAX in only Tues. - Thurs. HOW TO PAY

INDEX • Announcements • Professional Services • Business Services • Education • Merchandise & Leisure Time • Animals • Family Care • Employment • Rentals • Real Estate • Automotive

13 WEEK RUN!

$44

Additional Lines $10.00 Ads will also appear on sunthisweek & minnlocal.com each Wednesday by 9:00 a.m.

sunthisweek.com or minnlocal.com

Abraham Low Self-Help Systems

BUSINESS SERVICES

TRANSPORTATION

• 3 line ad • 2 week run • FREE Garage Sale Kit* • Metro Wide Coverage – 318,554 homes • Rain Insurance – we will re-run your ad up to two weeks FREE if your sale is rained out.

Apple Valley, MN 55124

1000 Announcements

•

952-846-2000 or 952-392-6888

TO PLACE YOUR AD

WEBSITE: EMAIL:

classifieds

- We Deliver -

www.hermanslandscape.com

CONCRETE: Driveway, Walks, Steps, Patios

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1978

Mowing • Fertilizing Spring & Fall Cleanup Landscaping Snowplowing

READERS’ CHOICE

Awards

Voted #1 Lawn Care Company by Sun Readers

www.MinnLocal.com

www.fertilawnmn.com Bloomington, MN • 952-884-7331 • Professional Applications • Kill those nasty weeds • Guard against disease and insects

• Control Crabgrass • Lawn Aerating • Hydroseeding • Sprinkler Installation • Mole Control Serving the area for over 24 years!

952-492-3005

2nd Generation Company… 3rd Generation Customers

Sun Thisweek April 13, 2012

2510

Jerry's Painting Interior Exterior & Texture 952-607-1009/612-636-9501 St. Christoper Decorating Old World Craftsmanship/24 Yrs

Int Painting/faux/Rlph Lauren Expert Cabinet Refinishing Wallpaper Installation

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

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

A Family Operated Business

952-451-7151 Ins/Bonded

Re-roofs Tear-offs BBB Free Est. MC/Visa No Subcontractors Used.

•FREE ESTIMATES •INSURED

Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586

Full Interior & Exterior www.ktpainting.com

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

952-500-1088

Roofing * Siding Gutters * Soffit/Fascia

LLC

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

l Interior / Exterior Painting l Texturing l Drywall l Deck Staining l Epoxy Resin Garage Floors l Wood Floors m Sanding m Refinishing Fully Insured / Free Estimates BOOK NOW FOR THE 2012 SEASON!

Spring Discounts Avl! Regal Enterprises Inc

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

952-201-4817

Regalenterprisesinc.net

Plumbing

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

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

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

DECK CLEANING & STAINING

2600

Professional and Prompt Guaranteed Results.

�651-699-3504

www.rooftodeck.com Code #78

2510

Stump Removal

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

Call Jeff for STUMP REMOVAL

Re-roofs Tear-offs BBB Free Est. MC/Visa No Subcontractors Used. Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586

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

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

www.sunthisweek.com

2420

Painting

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

Lic. #BC626700

Credit Cards Accepted

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

2510

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

Trimming & Removal Free Estimates & Insured

952-334-9840

Tree Removal & Trimming. Landscaping. Ins'd/Lic'd

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

15 yrs exp.

Thomas Tree Service

FREE ESTIMAT

ROEN ROOFING Inc.

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

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

NORTHWAY TREE SERV. Trim/Removal, brush chipping, stump grinding. Ins'd. Terry 952-461-3618 TREE REMOVAL/TRIMMING Shrub Pruning Free Ests Lic'd / Ins'd / 20 Yrs Exp. 651-455-7704

Window Cleaning

Rich's Window Cleaning Quality Service. Affordable rates. 952-435-7871

2620

Tree Service

Ideal Tree Service Tree Removal, Tree Trimming High Risk Climbing, Stump Grinding and Storm Clean Up

Quality Work and Low Rates

ng 20% Sopurint Disc

Free Ests

www.idealtreemn.com

Lic’d & Ins’d

DAN WIMMER

(952) 881-2122 • (612) 599-6385

Window Cleaning 651-646-4000 Merchandise

3010

Antiques

Vintage Occasional Sales

12 Vintage Shops within minutes - 8 in Carver & 4 in Chaska 3 Days Every Month!

April 19, 20, 21

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

3050

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

• Seasonal Gift Items • Home Décor • Jewelry & Accessories • Edibles

River Valley Boutique Spring 2012 Show

April 18- April 29 NEW LOCATION FOR SPRING! Buck Hill Ski Chalet 15400 Buck Hill Rd. Burnsville Hrs: 10am- 7:30pm Mon-Fri 10am – 6pm Sat., 10am-4pm Sun. Credit cards accepted, no strollers please. Farmington, Sat, Apr 14, 9-2, Boutique, 15+ vendors, 18400 Pilot Knob Rd. by Akin Hills Pet Hosp.

Cemetery Lots

2 burial plots at Dawn Valley Memorial Pk in Bloomington. $850 for both. Call 612-554-5272. Glen Haven: 2 plots, 2 vaults w/companion headstone. Value $8,990. Asking $4,300/BO. 218-828-3608 Glenhaven Masonic Gardens, 2 plots, $3,000. 763-545-5867a Grandview Park Cemetery, Hopkins, MN. 2 side by side plots, $950 ea. 602-861-8082

3130

Estate Sales

10584 Boss Circle

4/13-14 (9-4) 4/15 (10-3) Quality furn. and access in a beautiful home!

#'s 8am 4/13

Dorothy Burns

EDINA

6105 Habitat Court

Sat., April 14 (8:30-4:30) #'s Saturday at 8am

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

Traditional 70's Edina Estate Sale! Vintage 70's furn., quality collectibles, fine HH goods

Great Service Affordable Prices 2490

Powerwashing

2490

Powerwashing

952-933-0200

Musical Instuments

Piano player: mahog. Upright. $849 612-377-4715

3500

3503

Garage Sales this week Apple Valley

6 Families – One Street Durham Way 4/12-14th 8-6p Pilot Knob/D Path

Bloomington

Btwn Normandale & France

Huge Sale 4/12 – 4/13, 9-5. 60 yrs of treasures, furn, hh, gardn,vintage, Tonka toys, mangle. 9312 12th Ave S.

Brooklyn Center

3567

3700

Leisure

Glasstop tbl, furn, tools, HH, more! 4/12-13 (9-5); 4/14 (9-

3720

Boats, New & Used

3568

Pelican Boat for Sale! 8'X4' Includes motor & battery. $400 952-412-4898

Richfield

12) 7333 Russell Ave. So.

Robbinsdale

3730

3583

Don't Be Left Aground

St. Louis Park

Moving Sale: 4/12-14 (9-5) Qn sz bed W/HB, kids toys & cloz, HH, Kitchen, Yard tools. 2611 Xylon Ave S.

Garage Sales next week

3600

3606

Bloomington

Camping & Collectibles Baby/Toys, HH & Variety 4/19-21 (9-6) 9 Mile Crk Pky

3609

Burnsville

LKVL 4/19-20 Misc., Gardn, Hshld, Hand tied Quilts! 10065 205 Ct W MOVING SALE Furniture/Household goods/ tools/lawn equip & lots more 4/19 - 4/21 8:00 - 5:30 13513 Pleasant Lane, Burnsvillle

3619

3509

4/19-21 (9-5) Quilting, crafts, fabric, notions, bks, HH, garden. 5125 52nd Av N

Eagan

3626

Burnsville

1205 Rushmore Dr. 4/184/21 8-5pm. Multi Family Something 4 everyone! Big Redecorating Sale! Tue.- Sat. Apr. 10-14, 9-5pm 15506 Fremont Ave. Lots furn, couches! Rugs, HH Legos! Lots lots more! Garage Sale: 4/12-13 (8-6) 4/14 (8-12) Interior Designer is cleaning out. Accessories, Furn, tables, outside bar set, bikes, kids cloz & toys! 2145 South Skyline Dr LKVL 4/19-20 Misc., Gardn, Hshld, Hand tied Quilts! 10065 205 Ct W

3523

Eagan

April 12-14, Thurs 3-7, Fri/Sat 8-4 1624/1635 Oakbrooke Dr Multi-family

3553

Minneapolis

Excelsior

Big Rummage Sale

Presale: Friday, April 20 5:30-7:30pm – For best deals! $3 Admission Sale: Sat, April 21 9am-1pm

Cong. Church Excelsior 471 Third St. 952-474-5919

3631

3643

Lakeville

Lakeville ECFE Kids' Stuff Sale, Sat, 4/21, 8am2pm Kenwood Trail MS, 19455 Kenwood Trail; $1 adm until 10; 50% off at 11:15-1 pm; $5 Bag sale 1:30-2pm www.lakevilleecfe

sale.com

New Hope

1st Sale in 28 yrs! 4/19-20 (8-6); 4/21 (8-12) Cash only. 5921 Virginia Ave. No.

3667

3810

Sporting Goods & Misc

Personal Gun Collection for Sale. High quality! Call for pricing. 612-408-0222

Agriculture/ Animals/Pets

3900

3970

Pets

Puppies Lab / Retriever / mix ready 4/6. 3 black female, 3 blk male, 3 white male. $150. 651-463-2185

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.

5600

Rooms For Rent

Lkvl by 35E & 160 th, Wlkout bsmt to pond Avail. Imdly. Rick 612-366-4580

PIT BULL / GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES Born on Jan. 31. Females & males. $100 ea. Cute & playful!

651-246-5776

4000

Family Care

4100

EG:Reasonable Prices 2.5+ & summer care, 10 yrs Exp. FT/PT 651-330-8167 Farmington M,W,F Daycare 2yrs+. Drop in avl. Kathy (651) 463-3765

5000

Rentals

5200

Townhouse For Rent

Roommates Wanted

Lkvl-Wanted Resp. Adult to share nicely furnished quiet home on cul de sac. All Util. Incl. $525/mo+ $200 deposit 952-898-2777

AV–Palomino East Apt.

Blowout special,

2BR, 2BA , Avail immed. W/D in unit. Free cbl $99 dep Call David 952-686-0800

Farmington 1BR. On site Laundry. No pets. $595 612-670-4777 Lakeville, 2BR, 1BA, Quiet 4-plx, Heat/ water/ gar included, No pets, Avl 5/1, 1 month free w/ 12 month lease, $675, (952) 495-4095 Rosemount: 2 BD Off St. pkg. Includes heat & water. NO PETS. Available NOW. $600. 952-944-7983

5100

Senior Rentals

You are invited to tour our Model Apartment Home

3160

3970

www.sunthisweek.com Pets

DUKE IS FAMILY-FRIENDLY! Duke is a big Hound mix that is stocky but all love! He enjoys daily walks and loves to sniff in backyards. Duke is housebroken, mellow, and is 3 years old. He is good with kids age 10 and older! Adoption fee is $175. See Duke by calling the foster Steve at 651-322-2911 or see him and all our dogs and cats at the Apple Valley Petco on Saturday from 11am-3pm.

Market Village for 55+ Opened March 1, 2012 Please call Cindy at 952-461-1644 or 612-865-6625 to arrange for a personal tour of the model. Market Village 100 J Roberts Way Elko New Market, MN 55054

3050

Couch, loveseat, chair Tan, microfiber, Solid Exc cond $499. 952-843-8138

CANDLEBERRY ON THE LAKES

Moving, must sell! Beaut. Maple Table 6' length x 3.5' width, w/6 chairs. Heavy, solid const. Perfect cond! $699/BO. 612-578-4555

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

April 11 - April 22

LOOK for a new pet

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

Our job is to make you look good!

763-225-6200

www.sparklewashcmn.com

Duplexes/Dbl Bungalows For Sale

Burnsville 1 BR in Nice Qb322uiet 4 Plex. A/C, laund fac. Patio, gar, sm pet OK. $775 612-4190664

9000

Employment

9020

Business Opps & Info

Advertising Disclaimer Because we are unable to check all ads that are placed in our media, we encourage you to be safe and be careful before giving out any important information such as credit card numbers or social security numbers, when responding to any ad. doTERRA essential oils, Workshop held at Sculpt U in Lakeville. 10621 165th St. West, Wed. April 18, 6:30pm Sue 651-245-3176

9050

Health Care

Full-time Administrator

(Must be an RN and have 2 yrs exp with Hospice, Mgmt, and Medicare) At Hospice Advantage, we believe our employees are our Greatest Asset! We offer: 401k program w/match - All employees eligible! Competitive Salary w/bonus program! Mileage reimbursed at $0.51 per mile! Full Benefits Package! Paid weekly! If interested, please visit our website at www. hospiceadvantage.net & click on the "Careers" tab at the top to search & apply for Lakeville, MN openings.

PT RN

Burnsville/Eagan/Bloomington areas -Weekend On Call 1-2 Wkends per month. Friday 4pm Sunday midnite $230 + $25/hrly as needed. Call for details. Linda 612-889-5009

Edina Derm clinic. Staff/ triage nurse. Flexibility and clinic experience mandatory. Mon - Fri. E-mail resume: Ritababco@gmail.com or fax to 952-915-6100

Thomas Allen Inc. LPN (Burnsville)

PT: Sun 3pm-7pm, Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 1:30pm-7pm, 26hrs/wk Must have LPN license, able to lift 25-50 lbs, Valid driver's lic. clean record, insur, No experience necessary WILL TRAIN right candidate! Contact Sheree 651-789-1230 Ext 335 For more info & openings visit www.thomasalleninc.com

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Adults-Prepare for the GED Test! Learn

9050

Health Care

9050

Health Care

Enhancing the quality of human life through the provision of exceptional healthcare services

RN House Supervisor (Ref. #556) (.3 FTE)

(Located on the lower level, between Chuck E. Cheese & Q.Cumbers)

.3 FTE (24hrs/2wks). Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN), current MN RN license, current BLS/CPR. Current or obtain within the first 6 months - ACLS, PALS, NRP/ STABLE and Basic Electronic Fetal Monitoring. Preferred skills/experience: 5 years current experience in hospital clinical practice and management and/or leadership experience, ability to relate to physicians and other healthcare professionals and the ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks.

Over 80 artists! HOME DECOR•GIFTS•ANTIQUES

SPRING & SUMMER SCHEDULE

Cancer Care & Infusion Center Care Navigator (Ref. #554) (Cancer Care & Infusion Center) (.5 FTE)

Wednesday, March 14 thru Sunday, April 15, 2012

Hours: Wed thru Fri 10am-8pm • Sat 10am-6pm • Sun12pm-5pm

CLOSED MONDAYS, TUESDAYS & EASTER SUNDAY No strollers allowed. Handicap accessible.

7500

in Sun•Thisweek Classifieds

Powerwashing

BOB’s

For Sale: 2 BR Condo, Northfield, Age 55+, 4 season porch/patio. Cory 952-892-5661

Construction Company looking for PROFESSIONAL Sales Reps! Job is salary based w/ commission & very attainable wkly & monthly bonuses. Only respond if you desire to make $75,000.00+ a yr! Call Bryan at 763.244.6679

CENTENNIAL LAKES HUGHES PAVILLION 7499 France Ave. South, Edina

Hunter green, fabric. Exc. cond! $250/BO 952-423-1303

2490

3050

Weekdays 9 - 8:30 Weekends 9 - 5

Simmons Loveseat

Farmington 1BR Apt. Avl 5/1. $595/mo. $500 Security Month to month lease. 651-274-2837 Fairview Apartments Farmington

from home online, 24-7. Like District 196 ABE on Facebook. Email ABE@district196.org or call 952-431-8316.

Last Hope, Inc. (651) 463-8747

Couch & Loveseat Exc. Condition. $75 obo 952-469-2794

Custom Loveseats green floral $100/pr 952-4358021

Set back in a secluded area of Eagan. Beaut. landscaping, 55+ co-op unit, 2BR, 2BA. Reduced! Easy access to trails & Eagan Comm Ctr. 651-994-6778

Social Services

Check out our website at www.last-hope.org

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

Eagan

RN / LPN

Emerson Church

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

BR Set: Qn. size, light wood, bkcase hdbrd, triple drssr, 2 nite stands. Good cond! $200. 952-831-2998

Apartments & Condos For Sale

ANNUAL HUGE SALE

Sat, April 21 (8am - 2pm) $1 / Bag Sale from 2-3pm 7601 Girard Ave So., Richfield

Furnishings

7400

Hospice Advantage is currently looking for:

Richfield

Textile Center Garage Sale! Apr 14th Fundraiser (8-4) New Event Location U of MN Reuse Ctr, 883 29th Ave SE, MPLS 612-436-0464 Pets

Real Estate

Apartments & Condos For Rent

Prior Lake 2BR, attached garage, pets OK. $950/mo. Includes Sewer & Water Avl 4/1! 952-440-4112

Senior Rentals

7000

17A

LV: Rm Shr kit, bath, laundry, fam rm. Inclds utils & cable $450 plus Dep. 952-892-6102

6400

Child Care

Farmington: Lic'd 10 yrs exp! Opngs. Inf-Schl. Age. MVES. 651-463-4918

Golden Valley

2000 Wisconsin Ave. N. Mega Multi-Fam 4/26-28 (8-6) Furn., HH, antqs, collectbls, tools, power miter box, applc. dolly, guy stuff, garden, Adult trike. Hwy 55 & N. on Winnetka, W on Duluth, right on Wisc. Ave

3661

Call JP at 651-695-3783

Rental Information

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women; and people securing custody of children under 18.

5800

75+ Families 4/20 (8-5); $3 per person Pre Sale: 4/21 (8-3) 3810 Lexington 4/13 (5-9pm) Sale: 4/14 (9- Ave S. (Lexington & Wescott) 2pm) 4/15 (9-2pm) $2 per bag

Huge estate sale – everything must go! 3801 Brookdale Circ N. 4/11-14, 9a-6p. Furn, tools, cooking stuff+

Come Boat the Mississippi www.watergatemarina.net Slips available for all sizes Plenty of water!

Crystal

7031 Halifax Ave N.

Estate/Garage Sale: 4/13 (9-5) 4/14 (9-3), Game Tbl, Gun Case, Tools, Holiday décor, Ping pong Tbl, Furn items 7824 Tessman Drive

Boat Services, Storage & Slips

Houses For Rent

Farmington, 3BR, 2BA, 1500sq. ft. Nice yard. Pets possible for additional charge. $1300/month. 651398-5473

5500

ESTATE/GARAGE SALE: Apr 20 & 21 (8-5), Cash only! 3823 Quail Ave N

3623

Brooklyn Park

5400

ESTATE SALE: 4/19-21 (9-?), Furn, HH, lots of misc, 6209 13th Ave S

St. Alphonsus Parish All Saints Lutheran Church

3508

3667

Richfield

Moving: 4/14 (8-2) Kid & adult cloz, toys, yard tools, furn., snowblower, HH items. 3010 Kimberly Ln N

Credit Cards Accepted

4/13-14, 9-4. 14146 Ensley Ct. Kids cloz NB-5T strollers, carseats toys, HH

3507

Plymouth

www.willmatthill.com

Moving, must sell! Beaut. Maple Wall Unit, 3 pcs, 90” ht x 7' w. Drwrs, cabinets, & w/adj. shelves. Perfect cond! $500/BO 612-578-4555

Senior Discounts

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

4402 W. 98th St. Circle Huge sale! 4/12, 13, 14 (8-6)

EDEN PRAIRIE

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

Misc. Wanted

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

3506

2950 Pilot Knob Rd. Sat, 4/14 (10-5)

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

3270

absolutetreeservicemn.com

Antiqs, tools, furn., HH items

Storm Damage Restoration Roofing ■ siding ■ windows Established 1984

Elec. Wheel Chr, Walkers, Bedside commodes, Hospital bed, 6” toilet seat w/side loc. Price to Sell. 612-269-2977

3280

EAGAN

General Contractors

COURT RESOURCESSAVE! Bkrptcy Debt Relief $860* Divorce/Custody $570* Civil/Criminal DUI start $165* *court fees additional 763-792-4940, 218-828-4483

Absolute Tree Service Exper. prof., lic., Ins. Reas. rates. 651-338-5881

3090 MN License # BC 639318 | Lakeville, MN 55044

3565

Buying Old Trains & Toys

Multi Vendor Sample Sale: Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Lia Sophia, Miche, 31, + 4/13-15 (8-6) 9700 Penn Av N, Brklyn Prk For info 612-201-2382

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

3260

Misc. For Sale

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

3000

Al & Rich's Low Cost Stump Removal, Portable Mach. Prof tree trimming & removal. 952-469-2634

A Family Operated Bus.

2420

612-210-5267 952-443-9957 Lic #20156835 • Insured

Powerwashing

AJ's Tree Service

Why Wait 2660 Roofing LLC

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

2490

612-275-2574

A Good Job!!

651-452-4802

2470

2620

Tree Service

www.HomeEssentialsBoutique.com

Clinical CMA/LPN (Ref. #566/548) (FamilyHealth Medical Clinic-Lakeville & Farmington) (.5 FTE & .9 FTE)

Dietary Aide 1 (Ref. #555/550) (Nutrition Services) (.4 FTE & Casual/On-Call)

.4 FTE (32hrs/2wks) (#555). Casual Call (#550). Must be at least 16 years of age, high school graduate preferred. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

9242 HUDSON BLVD NORTH • LAKE ELMO, MN

651.730.8006

.5 FTE (40hrs/2wks). BSN required, Current MN RN licensure, preferred experience in outpatient care coordination in oncology and one to two years experience in care navigation.

.5 FTE (40hrs/2wks) (#566). .9 FTE (72hrs/2wks) (#548). Current CMA/LPN certification required (may obtain within 6 months of hire). Current BLS/CPR required.

Furniture • Garden Ware • Florals • Home Accents Primitives • Antiques • One of A Kind Glassware • Treasures & So Much More • • Inventory Restocked Daily • • RT030812

2420

Painting

Please visit www.northfieldhospital.org for further details and to complete an online application! Northfield Hospital & Clinics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

18A

April 13, 2012 Sun Thisweek

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Company Drivers and Owner Operators Wanted, Farmington, Must have Class A CDL, current health card, clean driving record, must pass a drug test, local, 5-6 days a week 651-423-5388 Dry Cleaning Plant Manager, Farmington, Must have strong attention for details, honest, hardworking, neat, quick learner, able to work as a team player. Apply at: Total Care Cleaners 949 - 8th Street Farmington, MN 55024 651460-3340 Customer Service Position in a Business Professional Environment, Full Time, All Shift, $12+. Please Call Ted or Sabrina at 952-924-9000 for more info. Help Wanted Full Time Diesel Truck Mechanic Opportunity for a career in Northern Minnesota. Roseau, MN was rated #20 in Outdoor Life's 2009 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best Places to Liveâ&#x20AC;? and is also the birthplace of 'Polaris' Snowmobiles & ATV's! We are seeking a quality reliable individual for our Diesel Service Center located in the heart of Roseau, MN to make repairs on heavy-duty tractors and trailers, including but not limited to normal pm's, tires, brakes, electrical and lighting repairs. Position is for our day shift. Experience and/or CDL a plus. We are a Family owned Company that offers competitive wages and benefits, medical, dental, 401(K) savings plan, paid vacation, holidays and more. Contact Gene at 651-457-9796 or

Parts & Operations Manager, Eagan, MN, Multi-state distribution company serving the agricultural industry seeks to employ an individual with excellent organizational and communication skills. Must have strong ag fertilizer equipment background, supervisor experience, and be detail orientated. Jfunkhouser@ davisequip.com

Rosemount â&#x20AC;˘ Burnsville Mendota Heights Seasonal Outdoor Work April to July

$13/hr.

Employee Discount Flexible Hours

Apply Online:

Join Our Team Crew Leads/Crew Members Needed

Prescription Landscape is looking for energetic and motivated persons to join our production teams. We have openings at both locations, Crystal and St. Paul. Job duties include operating mowing equipment, physical labor; up to and including bending, kneeling and lifting up to 45 lbs, and other duties as assigned. Seasonal and year-round positions available. Year-round positions include snow and ice management; plowing, shoveling, etc. Experience helpful but not required, on the job training available. Some positions require a valid and clean driver's license. Pre-employment drug/alcohol testing required. Compensation: $10.00-$18.00 pending experience. For more information visit our web site at: www.rxlandscape.com or email sueleatherman@ rxlandscape.com or phone Sue at 651-379-4713

5 Summer Students to do various tasks in a manufacturing atmosphere to include anything from painting to gardening to piece work. Pay is $10.00 per hour with an end of summer bonus. Qualifications are: minimum 18 years old and currently attending school. Hire date is May to Sept. Apply at:

Telvent DTN

Metro Area Landcape/Design Build Firm seeking General Landscape Installers for the 2012 Season. Pay based on exp. Please call 612-366-6065

Flower Marts NOW HIRING

Apply today, work tonite! Call 763-712-9210

in Burnsville, Minnesota seeks a

To learn more about these opportunities, and how to apply, visit our website at www.plymold.com and click on our News and Events tab.

Lawn Sprinkler Install/Repair Techs Exp. Pref. 651-460-3369

952-469-5112 www.expressHRcenter.com

Janitorial

careers@ anchor-plastics.com

Foldcraft Co., a 100% employee-owned, foodservice furnishings manufacturer is seeking energetic, qualified candidates for the following positions at our Bloomington, MN location: 1st Shift ProductionSewing 1st Shift Production-general (cabinetry, warehouse, upholstery) Staff/Job Cost Accountant Account Manager

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Pay range is $9-$12 per hour. Two convenient locations in Lakeville and Savage. Please call or visit our website for more information.

for consideration.

Manufacturing

Now Hiring

9100

OPENINGS FOR: â&#x20AC;˘ Warehousing â&#x20AC;˘ Assembly â&#x20AC;˘ Light Manufacturing

gene@transport21.com

up to

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Linders.com IMMEDIATE NEED! * BURNSVILLE BRANCH *

GENERAL LABORERS

$11-$12 Hourly (DOQ) + XÂ˝ O.T. Benefits: Paid Training & benefits you would expect from the United States Industry Leader Required to Pass: Drug Screen, Background & Motor Vehicle Record Check

We are leaders! We are experts! We are stewards! We are partners! We are Customer Service Specialists! We are innovators! We are part of the Service Master Family! APPLY TODAY! www.TruGreenJobs.com AA/EOE/M/F/V/D

0DLQWHQDQFH 6XSHUYLVRU

&DUOHWRQ &ROOHJH ZHOFRPHV DSSOLFDWLRQV IRU D IXOO WLPH 0DLQWHQDQFH 6XSHUYLVRU 7KLV SRVLWLRQ LV UHVSRQVLEOH IRU RYHUVHHLQJ DOO PDLQWHQDQFH DFWLYLWLHV IRU DOO WUDGHV DV DVVLJQHG IRU FDPSXV EXLOGLQJ DQG DVVHWV 7KLV SR VLWLRQ HQVXUHV WKDW EXLOGLQJ VHUYLFHV DUH PDLQWDLQHG GDLO\ WR VXSSRUW DFDGHPLF VWXGHQW OLIH DQG DGPLQLV WUDWLYH QHHGV DQG SURJUDPV E\ VXSSRUWLQJ WKH VHUYLFH UHTXHVW SURFHVV DQWLFLSDWLQJ FDPSXV QHHGV DQG SURDF WLYHO\ VXSSRUWLQJ WKH FDPSXV HYHQWV FDOHQGDU 5HTXLUHG TXDOLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQV LQFOXGH \HDUV RI H[SHULHQFH VXSHUYLVLQJ PHFKDQLFDO RU HOHFWULFDO WUDGHV LQ D PXOWL EXLOGLQJ HQ YLURQPHQW

7R YLHZ WKH FRPSOHWH SRVWLQJ DQG WR DSSO\ RQOLQH SOHDVH YLVLW KWWS MREV FDUOHWRQ HGX &DUOHWRQ &ROOHJH LV DQ HTXDO RSSRUWXQLW\ HPSOR\HU FRPPLWWHG WR H[FHO OHQFH WKURXJK GLYHUVLW\

Web Developer - Java

To utilize web technologies in the Java environment to develop and maintain company's software products. Participate in the specification and design phases. Prototype, code and test application components and communicate with QA throughout testing phase. Develop and improve web applications user interface and experience using JavaServer Pages (JSP) and Standard Tag Library (JSTL), Struts and Tiles. Prepare detailed design documentation. Requires at least a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems, plus at least two years of experience as developer developing software solutions using Java and/or JavaScript. The experience must include Ajax technologies, working with Oracle databases and SQL. To apply, please send resumes to pasha.ostby@ telventdtn.com

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

NOW HIRINGCompanies desperately need employees to assemble products from your location. No selling, any hours. $500 weekly potential. 1-985-646-1700 Dept. MN-1077 Pet Care Assistant, Eagan, Four Paws is looking to add to its staff. We are currently looking for 1 F.T. and 1 P.T. position. Apply in person! (651)882-2211

RN FT Home Care Case Manger

Visit elderly clients in their homes flexible schedule, day hours M-F. Work in South Metro Dakota/Scott Cty area. Must enjoy geriatric population. 952-440-3955 Scale Operator Lakeville, Operate truck scale at aggregate mine pit. FT Seasonal. Will train. EOE/AA. Submit resume. FAX: 952-937-6910 or E-mail: cnelson@ midwestasphalt.net

Would You Like to Change the World? If you have a passion for work that can make a meaningful, long-term impact around the world, join us as:

SAVE THE CHILDREN AMBASSADORS F/T & P/T Selected candidates will promote the Save the Children Sponsorship Program in MALL OF AMERICA. Complete training & flex schedules. Ideal for students, business-minded individuals & mothers w/ kids in school. Must be articulate & outgoing, w/strong resilience & commitment to the cause. $13.50/hour to start w/ rapid promotion oppty's; benefits after 3 mo's; & regular incentives. Apply at: donorworx.com EOE

9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

City of Elko New Market

Summer Seasonal

Public Works Position

The City of Elko New Market is accepting applications for a summer seasonal maintenance worker in the Public Works Department. The position will be responsible for assisting in the maintenance of the City streets and storm sewers, water and sanitary sewer systems, parks, buildings and other City property. Minimum qualifications include a valid Minnesota Class D Drivers License and must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Preferred qualifications include Experience in the operation of lawn maintenance equipment, medium and light equipment, and general property maintenance and groundskeeping. The position will be scheduled 30-40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, daytime hours. Starting salary is $10.00 to $12.00 per hour, depending upon qualifications. City application required. For a copy of the application materials, contact the City of Elko New Market at (952) 461-2777 or visit the city web site at www.ci.enm.mn.us Submit completed application to the City of Elko New Market, 601 Main Street, P.O. Box 99, Elko New Market, MN 55020. Completed application packet must be received by 4:00 p.m., April 20, 2012.

9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

Admin Assistant

PT M-F in Burnsville for admin/clerical duties. Call or email Chad @ 952-894-2520 ext. 12 or chad@tsbldist.com Exp. Res. Cleaner, must have car, $11+ start PT night hrs. LV loc. 612-987-1917

Mystery Shoppers

Earn up to $100/day. Undercover shoppers needed to judge retail & dinning establishments. No exp req. Call 855-219-4443

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY

Do you have some spare time on Thurs/Friday? Earn some extra cash! ECM DISTRIBUTION is looking for you! We currently have motor routes in Burnsville, Eagan, Apple Valley, Rosemount, Farmington, Lakeville. A typical route takes 2 to 4 hours. Motor routes require a reliable vehicle. Delivery time frames are long enough to allow flexibility for your schedule. Give us a call for more details.

ECM DISTRIBUTION 952-846-2070 PT Dog Handler Required hours are 6am1pm &/or 1pm-8pm. Weekends & holidays a must. Looking for motivated, dependable individuals. Dog exp. pref. Required to manage & care for a large group of dogs. Excellence in customer svc necessary. Apply online at: www.dogdaygetaway.com Retail Sales: Watch and Jewelry Repair JRC Inc., a leader in Watch and Jewelry Repair, has one management and 2 part-time sales openings at our Southdale and Mall of America locations. Applicants need to be professional, sales driven, and detail oriented. We provide a fun, team oriented work environment with benefits. Training is provided. Email resume to: JRC.Humanresources@ gmail.com

Auto

Part-Time Service Scheduler

High volume Dodge dealership seeks an energetic, motivated person to answer phones for service scheduling and other administrative duties. Must have an effective phone presence and computer skills.

12101 Hwy. 35W South Burnsville, MN 55337 Apply in person

9400

Seasonal Hiring Seasonal

Shipping Helper & Production Helper Lakeville

Bachman's has FT Seasonal Openings for Shipping Helpers & Production Helpers at our Lakeville growing range. Rate of pay $9.00/hr. Work 7:30-4, M-F & Sat during peak times. Must be at least 18 & HS grad/GED. Ability to frequently lift up to 50lbs, work on your feet all day, good math & communication skills and understand work direction in English. Apply in person at the Lakeville Greenhouse, 23000 Cedar Ave S., Farmington, MN 55024, between 9-3, or contact Greenhouse at 952-469-2102 with any questions. EOE BACHMAN'S

9500

Automotive

9810

Godfather's Pizza has immediate openings for

Part-Time, Delivery

Evening Drivers.

Drivers receive: competitive pay, tips, per delivery fee, flexible hours and a great environment: Must 18 years of age, a good driver and have access to an insured vehicle. Apply in person at: 850 W County Rd 42 or online at www.godfathers.com (specify Burnsville location) EOE

Junkers & Repairable Wanted

Runners & Non Runners 612-810-7606 Licensed/Bonded/Insured www.cash4clunkers.com Turn your unneeded items in to

$$$$$$$$ Sell your items in Sunâ&#x20AC;˘Thisweek Classifieds

952-846-2000

9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

Regency Home HealthCare is seeking part-time day, evening and night PCAs to care for clients at our Mendota Heights Assisted Living Home, as well as in private homecare settings in the Burnsville/Apple Valley and Lakeville areas. Responsible for all client cares. Must be compassionate, have great attention to detail, excellent problem-solving and communication skills. ABM.com

If interested, please submit online application at www.regencyhhc.com or fax resume, Attn: Julie @ 651-488-4656. EOE

CITY OF EAGAN

Finance Intern - Summer 2012

JOB FAIR

Thursday, April 19th 9am-1pm & 2-6pm Savers Choice is becoming Family Fresh Market in Farmington!

Now Hiring for ALL Positions Including: Â&#x2021; Bakery & Deli Manager Â&#x2021; Floral Manager Â&#x2021; FT/PT Bakery/Deli Clerks Â&#x2021; Meat Cutter

Apply in person at our Job Fair on Thursday, April 19th at: Farmington American Legion 10 North 8th Street (Hwy 3) Farmington, MN 55024 EOE

Assist Chief Financial Officer and Budget Team members with various tasks, primarily review, assimilation, and preparation of the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual budget. Min qual: must be currently enrolled in college program in accounting, finance, or related. 30-40 hrs/wk, up to 4 months. Rate of pay: $12.48/hr. App deadline: 4/27 @ 4:30pm. Application & job description avail at 3830 Pilot Knob Rd. 55122 or www.cityofeagan.com/ jobs. EOE.

9810

Junkers & Repairable Wanted

$$$$ $200 - $10,000 $$$$ Junkers & Repairables More if Saleable. MN Licensed www.crosstownauto.net

612-861-3020 651-645-7715

$225+ for most Vehicles Free Towing 952-818-2585 CASH! For Your Junked Wrecks or Unwanted Vehicles. Free Tow-Aways

612-805-2692

9820

Motorcycle, Moped, Motor Bike

Motorcycles Wanted! Cash for used & Damaged 651-285-1532

9850

RVs, Nonmotorized Campers

26' Shasta pull behind. Real nice shape. Must see. Loaded! $4500 952-435-5684

9900

Vans, SUVs, & Trucks

01 GMC Yukon XLT 1500

AT, 4WD, Red w/grey lthr, heated seats, 230K, very well maint., 1 owner, clean inside/out, no rust, 3rd seat, rear heat/ac. $3800 Mike 612 987 1044

9999

Classified Misc./ Network Ads

$5,000 Signing Bonus! Frac Sand Owner Operators. More Texas work than trucks! Must have tractor, blower & pneumatic trailer 817-926-3535 **Able to Travel** Hiring 10 people, Work-travel all states, resort areas. No exp. Paid training/ Transportation provided. 18+ 1-888-853-8411 www.protekchemical.com **OLD GUITARS WANTED!** Fender, Gibson, Martin, Gretsch, Prairie State, Euphonon, Larson, D'Angelico, Stromberg, Rickenbacker, and Mosrite. Gibson Mandolins/Banjos. 1930's thru 1970's TOP CASH PAID! 1-800-401-0440 *REDUCE YOUR CABLE BILL! * Get a 4-Room All Digital Satellite system installed for FREE and programming starting at $24.99/mo. FREE HD/DVR upgrade for new callers, SO CALL NOW. 1-800699-7159 100 Percent Guaranteed Omaha Steaks - SAVE 65 percent on the Family Value Collection. NOW ONLY $49.99 Plus 3 FREE GIFTS & right-to-the-door delivery in a reusable cooler. ORDER TODAY at 1-888-697-3965 or www.OmahaSteaks.com/family02, use code 45069NVJ. A-1 DONATE YOUR CAR! Breast Cancer Research foundation! Most highly rated breast cancer charity in America! Tax Deductible/Fast Free Pick Up. 800-771-9551 www.cardonationsforbreastcancer.org Advertise your product or service nationwide or by region in over 10 million households in North America's best suburbs! Place your classified ad in over 750 suburban newspapers just like this one. Call Classified Avenue at 888-486-2466 or go to www.classifiedavenue.net AIRLINE CAREERS begin here - Become an Aviation Maintenance Tech. FAA approved training. Financial aid if qualified - Housing available. Job placement assistance. Call AIM (888)686-1704 AIRLINE CAREERS begin here - Become an Aviation Maintenance Tech. FAA approved training. Financial aid if qualified - Housing available. Job placement assistance. Call AIM (866) 453-6204 AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for hands on Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877) 818-0783 Are YOU paying TOO much for your PRESCRIPTION? SAVE 90% by ordering through our Canadian Pharmacy. $25 off and FREE SHIPPING. Call NOW 866-320-8985 AT&T U-Verse for just $29.99/mo! SAVE when you bundle Internet+Phone+TV and get up to $300 BACK! (select plans). Limited Time Call NOW! 877-276-3538 AT&T U-Verse for just $29.99/mo! SAVE when you bundle Internet+Phone+TV and get up to $300 BACK! (select plans). Limited Time CALL NOW! 800-307-5308 AT&T U-Verse for just $29.99/mo! SAVE when you bundle Internet+Phone+TV and get up to $300 BACK! (Select plans). Limited Time CALL NOW! 800-341-2726 AT&T U-Verse just $29.99/mo! Bundle Internet+Phone+TV & SAVE. Get up to $300 BACK! (Select plans). Limited Time CALL 800-418-8969 & Check Availability in your Area! ATTEND COLLEGE DEGREE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 800-488-0386 www.CenturaOnline.com ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Call 800-510-0784 www.CenturaOnline.com ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. Call 800-494-3586 www.CenturaOnline.com

Check us out online at

9999

Classified Misc./ Network Ads

EnjoyBetterTV DISH Network Authorized Retailer Offers, FREE HD for Life, Packages from $19.99/mo. Includes locals, 3 HD receivers free. Restrictions Apply. Call NOW!! (877) 594-2251

Attention Joint & Muscle Pain Sufferers: Clinically proven allnatural supplement helps reduce pain and enhance mobility. Call 888-474-8936 to try Hydraflexin RISK-FREE for 90 days.

Finish High School at home in a few weeks. First Coast Academy, 1-800-658-1180 x130. www.fcahighschool.org

ATTENTION SLEEP APNEA SUFFERERS with Medicare. Get FREE CPAP Replacement Supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, prevent red skin sores and bacterial infection! Call 866993-5043 Available Now!!! 2-4 Bedroom homes Take Over Payments No Money Down/No Credit Check Call 1-888-269-9192 Bundle & Save on your CABLE, INTERNET PHONE, AND MORE. High Speed Internet starting at less than$20/mo. CALL NOW! 800-291-4159 Bundle & Save on your CABLE, INTERNET PHONE, AND MORE. High Speed Internet starting at less than $20/mo CALL NOW! 800-375-1270

Low Testosterone? Free 30 Day Supply! Try PROGENE and Restore power, performance, and confidence naturally. Progene Daily Complex CALL FOR FREE SUPPLY Pay only S&P 800-516-5011

Make Up To $2,000.00+ Per Week! New Credit Card Ready Drink-Snack Vending Machines. Minimum $4K to $40K+ Investment Required. Locations Available. BBB Accredited Business. (800) 962-9189

Canada Drug Center is your choice for safe and affordable medications. Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 90% on all your medication needs. Call Today 888734-1530 for $25.00 off your first prescription and free shipping. Canada Drug Center is your choice for safe and affordable medications. Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 90 percent on all your medication needs. Call Today 888-459-9961 for $25.00 off your first prescription and free shipping CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Years, Makes, Models. Free Towing! We're Local! 7 Days/Week. Call Toll Free: 1888-416-2330 CASH FOR CARS! Any Make, Model or Year. We Pay MORE! Running or Not. Sell Your Car or Truck TODAY. Free Towing! Instant Offer: 1-888-5458647 CASH FOR CARS, Any Make or Model! Free Towing. Sell it TODAY. Instant offer: 1-800864-5784 CASH FOR CARS: All Cars/Trucks Wanted. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid. We Come To You! Any Make/Model. Call For Instant Offer: 1-800864-5960 CASH IN NOW ON AUCTION CRAZE. www.PennyReps.com VIDEO PROOF. REAL WORK WITH HUGE REWARDS CALL NOW 909-282-4154. WATCH VIDEO BEFORE CALLING COLORADO Acre w/beautiful private trout fishing stream, $29,500.00! $325 down, $325/month. Mountain canyon w/good access road. Adjoining gov't lands. Call Owner anytime 806-376-8690. Diane.steed@att.net CREDIT CARD DEBT? LEGALLY HAVE IT REMOVED! Minimum $7,000 in debt to qualify. Utilize Consumer Protection Attorneys. Call now! 1-888-2370388 CREDIT CARD DEBT? LEGALLY HAVE IT REMOVED! Need a Minimum $7,000 in debt to qualify. Utilize Consumer Protection Attorneys. Call now 1866-652-7630 for help. Diabetes/Cholesterol/Weight Loss Bergamonte, a Natural Product for Cholesterol, Blood Sugar and weight. Physician recommended, backed by Human Clinical Studies with amazing results. Call today and save 15% off your first bottle! 888-470-5390 DIRECTV $29.99/mo $0 Start Costs! Free HBO CINEMAX SHOWTIME STARZ! FREE HD/DVR! Free Installation! We're "Local" Installers! 800758-1657 Dish Network lowest nationwide price $19.99 a month. FREE HBO/Cinemax/Starz FREE Blockbuster FREE HDDVR and install. Next day install 1-800-401-3405 DISH Network. Starting at $19.99/month PLUS 30 Premium Movie Channels FREE for 3 Months! SAVE! & Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL - 877-992-1237 DONATE A CAR - HELP CHILDREN FIGHTING DIABETES. Fast, Free Towing. Call 7 days/week. Non-runners OK. Tax Deductible. Call Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 1-800-578-0408 DONATE YOUR CAR to CHILDREN'S CANCER FUND of AMERICA and help end CHILDHOOD CANCER. Tax Deductible. Next Day Towing. Receive Vacation Voucher. 7 Days 1-800-469-8593 Donate Your Car! Civilian Veterans & Soldiers Help Support Our U.S. Military Troops 100% Volunteer Free same Day Towing. Tax Deductible. Call and Donate Today! 1-800-471-0538 DONATE YOUR VEHICLE Receive $1000 GROCERY COUPONS. UNITED BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION. Free Mammograms, Breast Cancer Info www.ubcf.info FREE Towing, Tax Deductible, NonRunners Accepted. 1- 800-7280801 Drivers! CDLTrainingnow.com accepting applications 16 day Company sponsored CDL training. No experience needed. 1-800-991-7531 www.CDLtrainingnow.com

9810

Junkers & Repairable Wanted

WE BUY AND TOW UNWANTED & WRECKED VEHICLES MN Licensed Dealer ~ Call for Quote

651-322-1800

EXT. 2

www.upullrparts.com

9900

Vans, SUVs, & Trucks

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller. NEW! FastStart engine. Ships FREE. One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT. Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book! 866-969-1041 MEDICAL CAREERS begin here - Online training for Allied Health and Medical Management. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 800-5100784 www.CenturaOnline.com MEMORY FOAM THERAPEUTIC NASA MATTRESSES T$299 F-$349 Q-$399 K-$499 ADJUSTABLES - $799 FREE DELIVERY LIFETIME WARRANTY 90 NIGHT TRIAL 1-800-ATSLEEP1-800-287-5337 WWW.MATTRESSDR.COM Mystery Shoppers Needed Earn up to $150 per day Undercover Shoppers Needed to Judge Retail & Dining Establishments Experience Not Required Call Now 888-380-3513 MYSTERY SHOPPERS! Earn up to $150 daily. Get paid to shop pt/ft. Call now 1-888-7500193. PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? Talk with caring adoption expert. You choose from families nationwide. LIVING EXPENSES PAID. Call 24/7 Abby's One True Gift Adoptions 866-413-6296 PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? You choose from families nationwide. LIVING EXPENSES PAID. Abby's One True Gift Adoptions. 866-4136292, 24/7 Void/Illinois QUIT SMOKING in about 90 minutes! Breathe-Freedom From Nicotine. 80%* success rate without pills, patches or gum. **$25.00 off with this ad** Call to learn more or schedule 952-546-5657 QuitWithBreathe.com Expires 5/30/12 Reach over 20 million homes nationwide with one easy buy! Only $2,395 per week for a 25 word classified! For more information go to www.naninetwork.com Reader Advisory: The National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the above classifieds. Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer employment but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license ID, or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it is illegal to request any money before delivering its service. All funds are based in US dollars. Toll free numbers may or may not reach Canada SAVE on Cable TV-InternetDigital Phone. Packages start at $89.99/mo (for 12 months.) Options from ALL major service providers. Call Acceller today to learn more! CALL 1-877736-7087 SMALL BUSINESS Credit Guaranteed! $7,000 Credit Line to Fund or Grow Your Business. Call Today for Approval 877-648-7079 Between 9-6EST SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. WIN or Pay Nothing! Start Your Application In Under 60 Seconds. Call Today! Contact Disability Group, Inc. Licensed Attorneys & BBB Accredited. Call 888-606-4790 SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. WIN or Pay Nothing! Start Your Application In Under 60 Seconds. Call Today! Contact Disability Group, Inc. Licensed Attorneys & BBB Accredited. Call 877-865-0180 Stop Renting Lease option to buy Rent to own No money down No credit check 1-877395-0321 TAKE VIAGRA 100MG and CIALIS 20mg! 40 Pills +4FREE for only $99. #1 Male Enhancement. Discreet Shipping. Save $500! Buy The Blue Pill! 1-888796-8870 TAKE VIAGRA? SAVE $500! 100mg,/Cialis 20mg. 40+4 FREE, PILLS. Only $99.00 Discreet. 1-888-797-9024 TOP CASH FOR CARS, Any Car/Truck, Running or Not. Call for INSTANT offer: 1-800454-6951 Unemployed Parents receive Income Tax Return, $1500 for one child, $3000 for two, and $4000 for three. Call Now 1-800583-8840 www.x-presstaxes.com WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE KAWASAKI 19671980 Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000, ZIR, KZ1000MKII, W1-650, H1-500, H2-750, S1-250, S2-350, S3-400 Suzuki GS400, GT380, CB750 CASH PAID. FREE NATIONAL PICKUP. 1-800-772-1142, 1310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com WANTED UNEXPIRED DIABETIC TEST STRIPS UP TO $26/BOX. PRE PAID SHIPPING LABELS. HABLAMOS ESPANOL! 1-800-266-0702 www.SellDiabeticStrips.com WANTED UNEXPIRED DIABETIC TEST STRIPS UP TO $26/BOX. PAID SHIPPING LABELS. HABLAMOS ESPANOL! 1-800-267-9895 www.selldiabeticstrips.com WANTED UNEXPIRED DIABETIC TEST STRIPS UP TO $26/BOX. PRE PAID SHIPPING LABELS. HABLAMOS ESPANOL! 1-800-267-9895 www.SellDiabeticStrips.com

Fire Prevention Specialist

Application & job description avail at 3830 Pilot Knob Rd., (651) 675-5000 or www.cityofeagan.com/jobs. EOE.

LOW COST MORTGAGE PROTECTION LIFE INSURANCE. PREMIUM RETURNED IN 20 YEARS IF YOU DON'T DIE. NO EXAM, NO BLOOD REQUIRED. 1-800-559-9847 www.buynoexamlifeinsuranceonline.com

CA$H PAID-UP TO $27/BOX for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! 2 DAY PAYMENT & PREPAID shipping. SE HABLA ESPANOL. Emma 1-888-776-7771. www.Cash4DiabeticSupplies.com

CITY OF EAGAN Fire Department

PT 20 hrs/wk. Primary duties include coordinating, developing & delivering fire and life safety education. Min reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: Current Firefighter with a paid-on-call fire department; Experience performing fire prevention talks and fire safety education. Pay starting at $18.49/hr. App deadline: April 23rd at 4:30pm.

Get Your Degree ONLINE - Call 1-800-291-8693

CA$H PAID- up to $26/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Hablamos Espanol. 1-800-371-1136

9810

Vans, SUVs, & Trucks

GEORGIA LAND Beautiful 1 acre - 20acres. Amazing weather, Augusta Area. Financing w/Low down, from $149/month. Owner 706-3644200

Low Testosterone? Free 30 Day Supply! Try PROGENE and Restore power, performance, and confidence naturally. Progene Daily Complex CALL FOR FREE SUPPLY Pay only S&P 800-516-5011

sunthisweek.com

9900

Classified Misc./ Network Ads

ATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare. Get a FREE Talking Meter and diabetic testing supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful finger pricking! Call 888-903-6658

Earn up to $150 per day Undercover Shoppers Needed to Judge Retail & Dining Establishments Experience Not Required Call Now 1-888-891-4244

Junkers & Repairable Wanted

9999

Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201

2000 FORD RANGER

3.0L, V6, 5 spd, PS, PB, ABS, Air Bags, New Topper/Bedliner, A/C, CD. Excellent Condition. 159K. $4,490 or best offer.

612-385-2465

WORK ON JET ENGINES Train for hands on Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. Call AIM (866) 8546156. YEARBOOKS "Up to $15 paid for high school yearbooks 19001988. yearbookusa@yahoo.com or 972-768-1338."

19A Small Development Center at the university, nominated Ames for the Small Business Administration award. Marketing professor Rich Rexelsen, Ames’ academic advisor, praised the 15 percent growth in sales MN Pro Paintball has averaged over the last three years. “Matt has shown remarkable tenacity for his willingness to meet people and do the market development that is necessary for this business,” Rexelsen said. And Ames did it without financial backstopping from his family. The only contribution from his tycoon grandfather, Ames said, was the hiring of a private investigator to help finger the perpetrators of the July 2004 robbery. Ames said he won a small civil settlement from the crooks. “It’s definitely been on my own,” he said. “I wouldn’t want it any other way.”

Sun Thisweek April 13, 2012

Paintball/from 8A sights on six vacant acres along Cedar Avenue owned by a family near his family’s home in Lakeville. Ames and an adult partner, Randy Roggee, who owned a retail paintball website called Jammin’ Trade Zone, rented the land for $500 and opened Jammin’ Trade Zone Field, where paintballers would pay to play. The partnership lasted only long enough to repay a small business loan to Roggee’s uncle. However, “I saw potential that this could work,” Ames said. He renewed the six-acre lease for another season, took $2,000 he’d made working for his dad and joined a Lakeville friend, Jeff Moench, in launching MN Pro Paintball. The partners brought $4,000 to the table. “With that money, we essentially bought 10 paintball guns and some paintballs,” Ames said. “The business model was we were running a paintball field.” With no money for advertising, the pair turned to “guerilla marketing,” posting flyers at beaches and other hangouts. Ames claims to have been permanently banned from the Fleet Farm in Lakeville after he was caught stuffing MN Pro Paintball flyers into boxes of paintballs on store shelves. Ames bought out his partner and reopened the following season, a year after taking in gross revenue of nearly $50,000. He came home from college on the weekends to run the park,

aided by a group of friends whose compensation was free play time. “We had ‘board meetings,’ ” Ames recalled. “It was hilarious, a bunch of 18-year-olds at a board meeting.” Business was taking off. By 2004, the warmweather business had already notched revenue of $120,000 just through July, Ames said. But MN Pro Paintball, which had expanded its gun inventory from 10 to 60, proved robbery-prone. It was hit three times, the worst in July 2004. “We got cleaned out,” Ames said. “They took all 60 of our guns.” He shut down the park for the remainder of the season, and it remained shuttered for most of 2005 while Ames went back to working for his father. Photo by John Gessner He saved some money and returned to Castle Armed and ambitious: Matthew Ames is pictured in his Rock Bank, a previous Burnsville office. source of seed money, for win the $10,000 first prize. at 14001 Grand Ave. in a $15,000 loan to relaunch But when Ames took it to Burnsville. the business. It reopened in Castle Rock Bank, it won Ames used part of the August — not on six acres him a $75,000 loan to open loan to build a permanent but on 188 leased acres at the first of two retail stores, building at his paintball 22554 Texas Ave. in Lakeville, near Heritage Links Golf Club. “It was pretty brutal,” Ames said of the robbery and its aftermath. “But honestly, I wasn’t deterred �� at all.” Ames began his studies in entrepreneurship at St. Thomas in 2005. Before graduating in 2007, he’d already written a business plan for expanding his �� paintball business into re�� tail. The plan, written for a school competition, didn’t

park. He hired his first park manager, Austin Mihm, so he could concentrate on building the 2,000-squarefoot store. He gave customers free passes for the park, which helped boost business there. The store struggled at first to stock all the products customers wanted, but it could always get them in a few days, Ames said. “ ’09 was really kind of a turning point there,” he said. “We ramped up. We were doing awesome.” Paintball isn’t an inexpensive pursuit, Ames noted. “Every person that comes through that door, essentially we’re either giving them a reason to do business with us or we’re giving them them a reason to go elsewhere,” he said. Ames’ paintball empire has grown from a one-man operation to a business with eight full-time employees and a work force of up to 60 during peak season. Business teachers at Ames’ alma mater are impressed. Michael Ryan, director of the Twin Cities

John Gessner is at burnsville. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

��

� ��

��

20A April 13, 2012 Sun Thisweek South had a third-place Pay to Play/from 1A boys hockey team. a profound impact. High Still, things are different school activities targeted in a community with a repfor elimination were saved, utation for enthusiastically although some sports lost supporting school activilower-level teams. Steep ties. cuts also were made to mid- “There was a lot of condle-school sports programs. flict last year,” Strader said. And Lakeville came out of “I’m a people person, and it with some of the highest I used to take too many activities fees in the state. things too personally. But A new reality emerged: I think most people underIf you want to play, you’ll stood that what we were have to pay more. doing was a business deci “Back when I started (as sion.” an athletic administrator), which was 12 years ago, Cost of playing the district funded activi- Activity fees skyrockties,” Strader said. “It paid eted in Lakeville. Lakevfor umpires, softballs, trips ille North’s and Lakeville to the Iron Range to play South’s athletic fees are hockey.” by far the highest in the Now, schools – not just 10-school South Suburban Lakeville’s – are trans- Conference. Strader said ferring more and more Lakeville athletic fees are at of those costs to outside least among the 10 highest sources. Parents and boost- in Minnesota, and possibly er clubs are being asked to in the top five. take on increased responsi- But it will fill close to bility for funding school ac- $600,000 of the budget gap tivities, and that’s unlikely in the 2011-13 biennium. to change. Lakeville hockey players Lakeville’s teams have who used to pay $280 now remained competitive. are charged $600. VolleyLakeville North varsity ball and basketball players teams were second in the paid $440. Fees for other state in volleyball and boys sports are $275 or $300. basketball, and Lakeville Fees for non-sports activi-

ties also were raised, but not by more than $25. By contrast, School District 196 – which includes Apple Valley, Eagan, Eastview and Rosemount high schools – charges a top fee of $185 for football and hockey. Athletic fees went up $10 this year; it has not yet been announced whether they will increase in 2012-13. Burnsville High School’s athletic fees are similar to the District 196 schools. Farmington High School, which belongs to the Missota Conference, charges a one-time athletic fee of $300 per year regardless of whether a student plays one sport or multiple sports. Many districts offer discounts for families with more than one child participating in activities. So, what can districts pay for with that money? Primarily, coaching stipends and transportation. “That’s really about it,” said Rosemount High School assistant principal and athletic director Mike Manning. “There’s some money for teams that have to pay entry fees for tournaments. For hockey, ice

��

time is paid for through the lease-levy law. We also pay for memberships at the (public) courses our golf teams use.” In Rosemount, teams have had the responsibility of paying for new supplies such as uniforms, officials and equipment for years, Manning said. Teams do have stipends available for transportation, but some forego District 196 transportation and arrange their own rides, choosing to use the money instead for supplies. In Lakeville, the district pays for transportation to away events, but not for the ride home, figuring that athletes can ride home with their parents, who are likely to be attending the events. Strader and Manning said it’s difficult to calculate how much has been saved in transportation costs by joining the South Suburban Conference, a compact league consisting of schools in the south metro suburbs. Both said they believe the savings are considerable, however. The SSC was born after the Minnesota State High School League proposed adding several former Classic Lake Conference schools to the Lake Conference, which would have created a league that stretched from Rosemount to Plymouth. “I can tell you I feel a lot better and sleep better knowing our kids aren’t crossing (Interstate) 494 all the time,” Manning said.

“It’s a lot safer driving to Prior Lake than Eden Prairie.”

Fundraising a must

Strader recently attended a seminar for high school athletic administrators. One of the most talked-about subjects was fundraising, something many of the administrators present never dreamed they would have to do. But it’s a necessity now. From time to time, announcements appear in this newspaper about upcoming fundraising events for local teams. Typically, the money raised pays for new uniforms, equipment, transportation or road trips to out-of-town events. Fundraising events can be conventional, such as dinners, car washes and grocery bagging. Some are slightly zany; several years ago Lakeville held a professional wrestling show to raise money for 9B-level sports. It turned out to be a temporary reprieve as 9B sports later were eliminated. Activities directors also have to be on the lookout for fundraising opportunities while at the same time being careful not to pump the well dry. And if it’s something that requires minimal oversight by school staff, so much the better. Last year a local automobile dealer brought new cars to Lakeville South High School, charged $20

��

� ��

for test drives and donated proceeds to the school. “In six hours, we made $6,000. It’s the easiest fundraiser we’ve ever done here,” said Strader, who is making arrangements for another test-drive event. Several local high schools also have affiliated with School Space Media, a Roseville-based company that supplies digital message boards for use at athletic events and sells advertising for them. Students typically are hired to run the boards. According to the company’s website, it splits the net revenue with the schools. “Our troubles are other people’s opportunity,” Strader said.

Jumping into the breach

Once a family’s children have gone through a school system, the parents’ participation in the schools tends to wane. The Lakeville Stray Cats are trying to buck that trend. The Stray Cats were started by a group of parents whose children already have graduated from Lakeville schools. They have made it their goal to assist families that are struggling to afford the increased activity fees. Stray Cats president Tom Vanasek said the club was in its formative stages before the Lakeville schools’ budget drama took place, but the process picked up speed when it became clear that activity fees at the two high schools were going to rise substantially. In addition to assisting families who need help paying for the cost of athletics, the Stray Cats are trying to bring back fans who might have drifted away from Lakeville athletics. One condition of Stray Cats membership is that the individual does not currently have children in Lakeville See pay to play, 21A

Pay to Play/from 20A Public Schools. Annual dues are $100, with members receiving passes for Lakeville North and Lakeville South home sports events. Vanasek said the club looked at several ways to assist Lakeville athletics before settling on helping subsidize athletic fees. “We wanted to make sure that kids who wanted to play sports got a chance to participate,” he said. The club, in its first year, has 70-75 members and has raised about $7,500. In the 2011-12 fall and winter seasons, the Stray Cats assisted 50 students in 14 different sports on 22 different teams. Vanasek said the club expects to assist some more students this spring, although funding requests for the spring season haven’t yet been submitted. Vanasek said the club

would be willing to consider other ways to assist Lakeville sports but doesn’t want to become so large that it requires a lot of time or money to run. The club’s total expenses for the fall and winter seasons were less than $400, he said. “We have an unwritten bylaw: Keep it simple,” Vanasek said. “We don’t want to be overwhelmed with administrative costs. Right now, we know all the money is going directly to student-athletes.”

One year later

The storm clouds hovering over Lakeville sports seem to have dissipated. Strader said activity participation at his school has dropped, but not drastically. He wonders, though, if the district is approaching a breaking point. Some families have had trouble paying all their activity fees up front, so Strader has agreed to put them on payment

schedules. He’s also concerned that escalating fees could hurt sports such as track and field, which has attracted athletes from fall and winter sports for the crosstraining benefits. “It’s going to be harder for track and field coaches to pull kids out of the hallway and say, ‘Hey, why don’t you try track?’ ” Strader said. “If the fee is $90, or even $150, it’s not that much of a problem. But when it’s $300, it’s tough.” He quickly adds that it’s his responsibility to find solutions, not complain about obstacles. “All of us are here for kids,” he said. “We need to make sure they don’t miss out on opportunities.” Mike Shaughnessy is at mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

��

Sun Thisweek April 13, 2012

Districts/from 1A Commissioner Nancy Shouweiler, will see the most change of any district. That district, will include Eagan precincts 8, 15 and 17 and Rosemount precincts 1, 2, 4, 6 and 7. District 1, the county’s largest and most rural, was changed to eliminate Lakeville precincts 13 and 14, giving those instead to District 6. District 2, represented by Commissioner Kathleen Gaylord, does not change more than 5 percent, so no election is required. Gaylord is seeking the DFL endorsement to challenge U.S. Rep. John Kline for Congress in November. To ensure staggered elections, Dakota Coun-

ty commissioners agreed the seats in Districts 1, 2 and 6 would be two-year terms this election cycle, and up for reelection in 2014, when they will again become four-year terms. County commissioners determined which districts would have the shorter terms at an April 10 meeting. The District 2 seat is in mid-term, Harris is not running for re-election, and Krause volunteered to serve the third two-year term. In an interview, Krause, 70, said he decided to take the shortened term “because someone had to.” He said he plans seek re-election to the County Board this year, and if elected, he would evaluate whether to seek another term.

21A

Schouweiler, Workman and Egan have all said they are seeking another term, but Branning said in an interview he is waiting until May to announce whether he will run again. The filing period for county commissioner seats opens May 22. State statute requires county commissioner districts to be redrawn following a federal census and are to be as equal in population as possible. The county district boundaries are the last to be determined, because they are drawn to avoid splitting city and township precincts. Laura Adelmann is at l a u ra . a d e l m a n n @ e c m inc.com or facebook.com/ sunthisweek.

��

� ��

��

22A

April 13, 2012 Sun Thisweek

Tapped/from 1A in the Lakeville football and baseball booster clubs. “One way or the other the kids get to play. Unfortunately the rising costs are putting that burden on others.” The sports and activity numbers in Lakeville haven’t declined noticeably at the varsity level, but in a few years that could change. “What I’ve noticed is the junior varsity level, or students who just want to try, is maybe thinking second about it,” said Jim Skelly, a Lakeville School Board member and father of three who participated in baseball, football, hockey and lacrosse. “Numbers seem like they’re remaining strong. But if their role won’t be to see as much playing time, they might make the decision to not participate. “With a $600 fee to play hockey, $300 booster club fee, now you’re going to go to the game and buy tickets. It doesn’t mean people aren’t going to play, but the junior varsity player might say I’m not going to do it.”

Stretched dollar Fundraisers from bake sales, car washes, all-youcan-eat dinners, raffles and golf tournaments have been part of the experience for decades. There comes a saturation point. “Businesses are tapped out,” Zellmer said. “Every sport has at least three, sometimes seven scrambling to make that shortfall. It all falls back on the family. When you’re asked to sell 20 discount cards at $20 a pop, mom and dad are usually buying 10. It gets old. You can only knock on so many doors.” Still, parents find a way to make it happen. “I know people are working second jobs to pay for their kids’ sports,” Zellmer said. Someone has to pay for the cost of insurance, coaches, officials and facilities along with team apparel, hotels, meals, and unforeseen equipment breakdowns or upgrades. “The biggest impact is the fundraising activity that has an impact in the enjoyment level,” Skelly said. “It’s starting to take a toll as far as their willingness to support booster club fees. Things like fertilizer for the football field. The parents need to provide the service. That used to be covered by the district.”

Part of growing up Parents and boosters don’t want to live in a world where sports at the youth and high school level are just for superstars. Young people gain a variety of benefits – mental, physical and social – from participating in extra curricular activities. “We used to encourage people to try new things,” Zellmer said. “Before, if they wanted to try track, it would be like $100. Now it’s almost $300. A lot of families say, hey, let’s take the spring off if you’re not serious about it. “That’s a problem. There’s study after study that points out clearly that kids involved in extracurricular have better attendance, do better, are more well rounded, whether it’s chess team or football, they do better. In some ways our priorities aren’t in the right place.” Lavelle has had two children involved with various activities throughout their lives. “They have taught them various life lessons like how to be humble, thankful, how to win, how to lose, how to work as a team, how to be a good sport, and most importantly how to have fun and not to take any game too seriously,” he said. “I also feel that they perform better in the classroom and it has had a positive effect on their grades.”

Sports survive Several Lakeville school sports were on the chopping block in early 2011. As a compromise, fees were more then doubled and several services cut.

Skelly, who said he attends up to 100 Lakeville sporting events in a year, doesn’t want Lakeville to price itself out of the market. “Everybody involved with this now lived through a failed levy,” Skelly said. “They realized the option was either five or six sports cut. They didn’t want to see that. The parents five years down the road, they won’t understand the context of why these decisions were made. I don’t see a willingness to turn back the clock and change things. Unless

something dramatic happens, I don’t see it going away.” Of the teams up for elimination, gymnastics qualified for state, and the ski and golf programs are all high-achieving teams with several state participants. “It would have been a shame if those students wouldn’t have had that opportunity,” Skelly said.

More than a fee Just showing up to the park ready to play has a price.

With $300 baseball bats, $75 cleats and $200 gloves, birthday lists fill up fast. Add that to several hundred dollars for high school and summer baseball fees, and you’d better be sure you like baseball. That’s just baseball. For an experienced lacrosse player, the full gear might cost $500 or more, and for hockey, it’s as much as people want to spend. But there are options. That $300 glove might have several owners before its life is over. “Most players slowly

upgrade their equipment and tend to sell their old gear to younger players as they outgrow the old equipment at swap meets, or to places like Play-It-Again (Sports), or through the Internet,” Lavelle said. “So, you can recoup some of your equipment cost as you outgrow or upgrade your equipment.” Still, it’s a world where a one-hour personal training session at the gym goes for $50. Face time with a professional costs money. “From a parental approach, my student, they

get to do something they enjoy and they get to do it with others that are highly motivated,” Skelly said. “They learn an unbelievable amount of leadership and how to be an ambassador for their city. It’s hard to put a price tag on that. “For the investment that’s made, I feel there’s a great return.” Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.