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November 2, 2012 | Volume 33 | Number 36

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Farmington to add Empire annexation area to city plans

Are you a Lion? The Lakeville Lions Club is looking to recruit some new members at a Nov. 12 event at Rudy’s Redeye in Lakeville. Page 2A

City seeks input from property owners by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK

OPINION Election Day approaches The ECM Editorial Board offers its roundup of endorsements as voters prepare to go to the polls Nov. 6. Page 4A Photo by Aaron Vehling

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For more than 50 years, Bud Mohn cut hair. Most of that time was spent at his own shop. He sold the place last year to Tom Rice and retired on Oct. 27. Mohn is pictured cutting Jim Garvin’s hair.

Mohn hangs up his scissors Longtime Lakeville barber retires The barbers and their customers hang out, rib each other about the topics of the day and even experience a haircut or two. Reuben “Bud” Mohn cut hair for 53 years, spending the bulk of that as owner and operator of his barbershop, which he sold to Tom Rice (the

by Aaron M. Vehling SUN THISWEEK

Holiday comedy in Lakeville “The ReGifters,” a stage comedy presented by Expressions community theater, comes to the stage of the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Page 12A

Lakeville’s historic downtown often serves as a bridge connecting the city’s rural village past with its suburban present. Situated in downtown Lakeville on Holyoke is TR’s Barber Shop, which embodies this spirit.

“TR”) last year in anticipation of an Oct. 27 milestone: After 53 years (and decades of hairstyle trends), Mohn has retired. The shop celebrated the retirement with a party and open house. For 40 of 53 years as See MOHN, 21A

within the annexation area, and Wippler said the city wants input from property owners as their land will be added into the city’s updated Comprehensive Plan. Wippler said the city does not intend to force any property owner in the orderly annexation area into Farmington and set up the meeting that occurred after this edition went to press to discuss what the city foresees for zoning on their properties. Empire Township areas identified for orderly annexation will straighten the city’s eastern boundaries and incorporate those “island” properties surrounded by city boundaries. Under terms in the orderly annexation agreement that expires in 2032, Empire Township has agreed not to contest the annexation if a property owner petitions for it to occur, and the city agrees only to annex when a property owner petitions for it to occur.

Farmington officials met with Empire Township property owners Nov. 1 to discuss the city’s zoning plans regarding their properties included in the March 2008 orderly annexation agreement. “We’re not necessarily taking any into the city as of yet,” said Assistant City Planner Tony Wippler. The orderly annexation plan approved by the city and township allows 575 acres of Empire to come into Farmington when the property owner petitions to do so. Wippler said none of the 28 affected property owners of 33 different properties identified in the plan have requested to come into the city, and those properties are now “in limbo,” not included in either entity’s zoning plans. The annexation agreement states both parties agree Farmington has the authority to exercise planning, land use, zoning and subdivision authority See ANNEXATION, 15A

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Farmington’s precinct map has changed from two years ago, moving from schools into area churches and facilities.

Lakeville has 17 voting precincts. Go to the city’s website (http://bit.ly/Ruhm3g) for a more detailed map and other election information.

Farmington has new locations to vote

Lakeville prepares to vote Nov. 6

Election results will be posted online by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK

Most Farmington voters will cast their ballots in new locations on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6. The city has changed four of its six polling locations this year, moving from schools into area facilities and churches. (New polling locations are listed at the end of this story.) Those results will be included in Dakota County’s tabulating process it has set for quick, accurate reporting of local election results. After Dakota County’s 140 precincts close at 8

p.m., election judges will print three copies of the result tapes, so local, federal and state officials have a copy before ballot counters electronically transfer results to the county’s secure server, according to Andy Lokken, manager of elections and vital statistics. Each machine has a unique identity the server will recognize to accept its results that are forwarded to the state and posted to the county’s website. Stories reporting the results will be posted at www. See FARMINGTON, 22A

City clerk discusses tips for a successful election by Aaron M. Vehling SUN THISWEEK

After voters leave their polling place on Election Day, what becomes of their ballots? How is it that only a couple hours later a person can find election results on the Internet? Elections are the fabric of our republic, but the process is not always at the fore of citizens’ minds. In Lakeville, the person in charge of running elections is City Clerk Char Friedges. Her office is responsible for 17 precincts – an increase of three from 2010 – and 200 election judges. At 8 p.m. election night,

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Tuesday, Nov. 6, after the precincts close, election judges will bring the tabulators to City Hall, Friedges said. There, they verify the results. “I don’t ask (the election judges) to hurry,” she said. “They do a good job and make sure everything is done.” Write-ins and absentee ballots are added to the results from the precincts. The results are then sent electronically to the Dakota County Auditor’s office, which sends that to the Secretary of State’s office, Friedges said. The scale of this year’s election – school, city,

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county, state and federal seats are all on the ballot – means that results “could be a while this time,” Friedges said. The addition of three precincts should reduce lines, but Friedges said if possible voters should try to vote at off-peak times. “There is a law in Minnesota that allows voters to be absent from work without the penalty of loss of pay” to vote on Election Day, she said. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, the statute also indicates that employers cannot require employees to See LAKEVILLE, 22A

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Are you a Lion? Local club seeks new members by Aaron M. Vehling SUN THISWEEK

the many causes we support,â&#x20AC;? Emond said. The Lions Club currently has about 40 members, including local politicians, police officers and business people, among others. Men and women are allowed to join. Emond said active participation is somewhere in the 15-20 percent range. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Like any good organization, we need some new blood,â&#x20AC;? he said. Among the Lions Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s routine efforts are the collection of used glasses for donation to those in need internationally and the donation of school supplies to needy local children. Over the past year the Lions Club has had a smaller pool of money to work with, following the loss of a lucrative charitable gambling arrangement with Babeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in downtown Lakeville. The clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beer, Brats and Bingo Pan-O-Prog event and an annual pancake breakfast have allowed it to continue its mission, albeit with a smaller budget, Emond said. Adding to the revenue are small charitable gambling contracts with local businesses such as Carboneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. The Lions have a pull-tab booth there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Does it make up for Babeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s? No,â&#x20AC;? Emond said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a step in the right direction.â&#x20AC;?

There was a time when social and community organizations such as the Lions Club and the Rotary could command large, active membership pools. The demands of modern living have chipped away a bit at this. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now, everybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so busy,â&#x20AC;? said Lakeville Lions Membership Director Jim Emond Sr., a former Lakeville City Council member and longtime volunteer firefighter. However, the robust philanthropy of Lakevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organizations has meant the local groups have mostly staved off that national trend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always been, we had pretty good participation,â&#x20AC;? Emond said. Like the Lakeville Rotary, the Lions Club raises money to support local causes, such as providing scholarships to high school students. The Lions Club internationally â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and locally â&#x20AC;&#x201C; has also taken up the cause of sight and hearing. The local membership has been active in its goals, Emond said. On Nov. 12 the organization is holding an open house for prospective members. The 6:30 p.m. event will be held at Rudyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Redeye at the Holiday Inn in Lakeville. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll tell them about Vehling can be reached at aarthe history of the Lions and on.vehling@ecm-inc.com or outline our fundraising and facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Briefs Pancake breakfast rescheduled The pancake breakfast by the Farmington KCs originally scheduled for Nov. 4 has been moved to Sunday, Nov. 11, at the Church of St. Michael, 22120 Denmark Ave., Farmington. Pancakes, French toast, sausage links, and scrambled eggs will be served along with coffee, juice and water. Goodwill offerings will be accepted. All proceeds will go toward local charities.

Farmington Library events The Farmington Library, 508 Third St., has planned the following events. Call (651) 438-0250 for more information. â&#x20AC;˘ Wii Games for Tweens and Teens, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5. Ages: 9 and older. â&#x20AC;˘ E-book Basics, 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5. This class will give you a basic understanding of the materials for electronic book readers available from Dakota County Library. Registration required. â&#x20AC;˘ Evening Book Group, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5. Interested in a book group in Farmington? Attend this Evening Book Group organizational kick-off meeting. â&#x20AC;˘ Farmington Book Group, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6. Discuss â&#x20AC;&#x153;Walking Across Egyptâ&#x20AC;? by Clive Edgerton. New members welcome. â&#x20AC;˘ Storytime for All Ages, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9. Stories and activities for mixed-age audiences such as child-care groups and families. â&#x20AC;˘ Boyd Huppert, 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. KARE11â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award-winning journalist will talk about his favorite stories and experiences from traveling the state. â&#x20AC;˘ Legos & Duplos at the Library, 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. Ages: 2-12.

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City Meetings Monday, Nov. 5 City Council, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6 ELECTION DAY Wednesday, Nov. 7 Parks, Rec., & NR, 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 Planning Commission, 6 p.m. Finance Committee, 7 p.m., Water Treatment Facility Meetings take place at City Hall, 20195 Holyoke Ave., unless otherwise noted. Agendas are available at www.lakevillemn.gov.

Winter Parking Winter parking began Thursday, Nov. 1. The winter parking restrictions help the City provide the most cost-effective and efficient means of clearing Lakeville roadways during the snow season. Under ordinance 6-1-1-3, no parking is allowed between 2 and 6 a.m. In addition, there is no parking when snowing, until after the snow has been cleared. This ordinance will be enforced by the police department whether or not there is snow on the ground.

RV Dumpsite The water at the RV wastewater dumpsite, 18400 Ipava Ave., has been shut off for the season. Wastewater may still be emptied at the site but there will be no water available for washing or rinsing. Water will be turned on again next spring.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to rethink recycling habits Recycling is easier than everâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;and has more impact. Recycling programs have changed as new technologies, growing markets, and new products made from recycled materials are developed. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been recycling pop cans, newspapers, and glass bottles for years, but there are new items that you might not think about, such as: t Paper: Phonebooks, toilet paper rolls, boxes from butter sticks, toothpaste, and electronics. t Cartons: Milk cartons; juice boxes; chicken stock cartons. t Plastic: Yogurt, sour cream, pudding, fruit cup containers and their lids, takeout containers, shampoo bottles. You no longer need to remove labels on cans or bottles, but you should always rinse them. By buying recycled material, you help to sustain recycling programs in the Twin Cities and throughout the country. What was once a speciality industryâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;recycled products, are now part of everyday life. For example, many tissue products are made from recycled paper, cellulose insulation in your attic probably came from recycled

newsprint, most cereal boxes are made from 100% recycled paperboard with a minimum of 35% postconsumer fiber. Many name brands use post-consumer recycled content plastic in their bottles. Virtually every steel productâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;such as a soup canâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;has recycled steel in it. Recycling doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just save natural resources, it also saves energy and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Plus, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great for our economy. Minnesotans recycle over 2 million tons each year. By recycling, Minnesotans: t Reduce Greenhouse Gases Recycling in Minnesota reduces emissions equal to taking 2.3 million cars off the road t $SFBUF +PCT Over 36,000 Minnesota jobs are involved with recycling. t (FOFSBUF 4UBUF 3FWFOVF Each year, recycling generates $64 million in Minnesota tax revenue to help pay for public services. Learn more by visiting XXX 3FUIJOL3FDZDMJOH DPN

Energy Assistance Program (EAP) The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) helps pay home heating costs and furnace repairs for income-qualified households. EAP is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Grants are: t Available for renters or homeowners t Based on household size, income, fuel type and energy usage In Dakota County, the Scott/Carver/Dakota EAP Agency will assist residents whose income is within the guidelines. Applications are now available. Eligible households receive a primary heat grant that is paid directly to their energy vendor. Households that receive energy assistance are also eligible for additional crisis funding for discounted energy services, disconnect notices and past due energy bills.

Energy Related Repair (ERR) The ERR program is available to individuals who are homeowners and qualify for the Energy Assistance Program (EAP). Through this program homeowners can qualify for either major repairs or a replacement of their furnace or boiler. This program does not provide tune-ups and is not available to renters. If you own a mobile home you will be required to show proof of ownership through either a title, Contract for Deed, or the previous yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property tax information. To apply for assistance for either program, call 651322-3500 to request an application or for information regarding the programs. A link to the EAP program for Dakota County is also provided from the City website at www.lakevillemn.gov.

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Crime Farmington man pleads guilty to criminal sex charges involving children by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK

A Farmington man pleaded guilty in Dakota County District Court on Oct. 30 to multiple criminal sexual charges for repeatedly exposing himself to children in public places last winter. Adam Eugene Berg, 31, will be sentenced Jan. 15 for felony second-degree attempted criminal sexual conduct and three counts of fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct. A second felony attempted criminal sexual conduct charge was dropped. With his newborn baby being tended to outside the courtroom and his wife across the courtroom from families of victims, Berg agreed

to enter the guilty plea in exchange for 12 and onehalf years of probation. He may also receive up to six months in jail. Under the terms of the plea agreement, Berg would be ordered to undergo a psychosexual evaluation, comply with a background evaluation and undergo sex offender treatment. One of Berg’s concerns, said his lawyer Kevin Sieben, is that he be allowed to have contact with his baby. Dakota County Assistant Attorney Elizabeth Swank said the state will ask the court to order that he have no contact with minor children and require him to register as a predatory sex offender

Farmington man charged with possession of meth by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK

for the rest of his life. Sieben asked that the court remove sex offender registration requirements after 10 years. Dakota County Judge Edward Lynch accepted Berg’s guilty plea at the hearing and is expected to determine probation conditions at the sentencing hearing. The criminal complaint stated that between Jan. 16 and Feb. 27, Berg exposed himself to children in Farmington, made lewd comments to them and showed some pornography he had on his cell phone. 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.

Scott Allen Diedrich of Farmington has been charged in Rice County District Court with felony fifth-degree methamphetamine possession after police responded to a report of trespassing. A caller in Webster Township reported a trespasser on his property Oct. 21, said a Rice County dispatch agent, who took the call and requested her name not be used. According to the criminal complaint: A search by a Rice County deputy did not locate the suspect’s vehicle, a white Chevy Astro van, in the area but it was later found at Flying J’s Truck Stop in Northfield. A police dog gave the

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Scott Allen Diedrich positive alert for drugs in the vehicle, and Diedrich, 45, said he had smoked drugs with his bubble pipe that the deputy located in the center console. The search also produced several hypodermic needles, seven pipes, a small container with

white residue that tested positive for methamphetamine and two oxycodone pills. Diedrich’s passenger told the deputy the two hung out with friends in Apple Valley and went to a casino before the ended up “in the middle of nowhere.” She said they went to an abandoned house looking to “scrap some stuff.” Inside, she said they were confronted by a man, and left after he said he was calling police. Diedrich told deputies he stopped by the abandoned house to use the bathroom and that he had been sober for eight years. Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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ECM Editorial Board’s recommendations for Nov. 6 Over the past several weeks, the ECM Editorial Board has shared its voting recommendations for key elections on Tuesday, Nov. 6. We do not make these decisions lightly and do so only after hundreds of hours of work by a number of board panels and by the full board. They interviewed numerous candidates and researched issues facing voters this fall. Below is a review of the recommendations. Complete transcripts of each editorial can be found under the opinion/commentary link at www.hometownsource. com or on this ECM newspaper’s web page (www.sunthisweek.com).

State constitutional amendments Amendment 1: Recognition of marriage solely between one man and one woman. “Shall the Minnesota Constitution be

ECM Editorial amended to provide that only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in Minnesota?” Our recommendation: No. Amendment 2: Photo identification required for voting. “Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to require all voters to present valid photo identification to vote and to require the state to provide free identification to eligible voters, effective July 13, 2013?” Our recommendation: No. Voters are reminded that failure to vote on a constitutional amendment has the same effect as voting no on the amendment.

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pate in electing leaders and deciding key issues. The recommendations that this board has formulated are based solely on research of the board and represent our assessment of who can best serve our communities at this time. By having the opportunity to meet face to face with candidates and gleaning information from leaders promoting both sides of the constitutional questions, we believe we provide a special service to all readers. Above all, readers are reminded that our endorsements are nothing more than recommendations. We hope they stimulate your desire to take part in the process on Tuesday, Nov. 6, and that you cast your ballot as you see best.

2nd District: Mike Obermueller, DFLEagan. 3rd District: Rep. Erik Paulsen, R-Eden Prairie. 4th District: Rep. Betty McCollum, DFL-St. Paul. 5th District: Rep. Keith Ellison, DFLMinneapolis. 6th District: Jim Graves, DFL-St. Cloud. 8th District: Rep. Chip Cravaack, RNorth Branch. Some readers on occasion question why newspapers make political endorsements. For the ECM Editorial Board, the political endorsement process is a way to stimulate conversation on important top- An editorial from the ECM Editorial Board. ics and our effort at aiding in the demo- Sun Thisweek and the Dakota County Tricratic process that asks citizens to partici- bune are part of ECM Publishers.

360 Communities remembers Apple Valley mom Winnie by Sal Mondelli SPECIAL TO SUN THISWEEK

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says one in four women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. Experts agree that domestic violence cuts across all racial and socioeconomic lines, and it is often deadly. So far this year, eleven women have died in Minnesota as a result of domestic violence, according to the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women. This number includes Woynshet Woldemariam. Many in the Twin Cities will remember Woynshet as another sobering domestic violence statistic – the Apple Valley mother of two who was tracked down by her exhusband and shot to death in a murdersuicide last July. To 360 Communities, she was much more. At our 360 Communities Lewis House domestic violence shelter, staff and volunteers knew her as “Winnie,” a courageous survivor. She was an Ethiopian immigrant who came to this country and discovered her own voice and power as an individual when she left her abusive husband. First, she was a client at Lewis House. Then, she became a dedicated volunteer, helping other women escape their abusive relationships.

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Winnie did all the right things – from getting help from Lewis House staff, to navigating the court system, to safety planning. Ultimately, in a case that is all too common, a determined abuser took her life. But she will not be defined as a victim in our eyes. Nor does her death render violence prevention efforts ineffectual. For every tragic story like Winnie’s, there are hundreds of others that end well because of violence prevention efforts. Winnie’s death only steels our resolve to reach more women and children who are affected by abuse. 360 Communities has helped more than 65,000 women and children since our first Lewis House shelter opened its doors in 1979. Today, our partnerships with law enforcement, child protection agencies and community supporters are stronger than ever. Recently, a generous couple donated

their Toyota Highlander to 360 Communities, requesting that it go to a Lewis House survivor. They understood the barriers to independence that women face when leaving an abusive relationship. When we handed the keys over to a mother of three staying at Lewis House in Hastings, the look on her face made it clear how life-changing this gift was to her. She recently earned her GED and is getting ready to start community college classes in the spring. She hopes to become a social worker or an advocate for abused women like herself. Since last March, 360 Communities Lewis House staff and volunteers in Eagan and Hastings have made more than 11,000 contacts in the community, following up on hundreds of police reports, sheltering families and providing phone assistance, counseling, and court advocacy. At 360 Communities, we believe that if we can get at the root causes of a problem, we can help solve it. How do we stop abusers from committing these crimes against women and children? It is through prevention and intervention – making sure children live in safe and nurturing homes. This ensures kids can grow up to be healthy and contributing members of society and minimizes the chances that they become abus-

ers themselves. 360 Communities is also actively pursuing new partnerships with men committed to ending domestic abuse. Winnie’s sister recently contacted 360 Communities Lewis House to give an update on Winnie’s two children who are now living with her. They have adapted to their new lives as well as can be expected, but still miss their mother tremendously. “They always talk about Lewis House since most of their materials are from your place and it’s not easy to forget,” says Haregewoin Hailu. “On behalf of my family, I wish to thank you and your staff for your sympathy. We greatly appreciate your support in your kind words, love, donations and the time you spent with us.” You can join 360 Communities in saying no to domestic violence. Volunteer or donate by visiting our website at 360Communities.org. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, please call 360 Communities Lewis House at (651) 452-7288. Sal Mondelli is president and CEO of 360 Communities, a nonprofit devoted to preventing violence in homes and communities, stabilizing families in crisis, and ensuring that students succeed in school. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters Zest! event was a success To the editor: The first annual Zest! event Thursday, Sept 20, was hands down a success. The Eagan & Lakeville Resource Centers and Cheerful Givers are fortunate to have generous sponsors in Mauer Chevrolet, Home Federal Savings Bank, Superior Service Center, Xcel Energy, Thrivent Northern and Southern Dakota Chapters, State Farm Agent Nick DeVries, Don Stevens and Dakota Electric. Many thanks to our participating restaurants for their delicious, ethnic “tastes” —Andiamo Italian Restorante, Ansari’s Medi-

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for emceeing the ‘heads and tails’ game to win one of two walls of wine, generously donated from Byerly’s and Bourget Imports. The ethnically themed Zest! silent auction baskets were more than extraordinary. Thank you to our many donors. Special thanks to the volunteers who, instead of attending Zest! as a guest, helped make the flow of the evening seem like a seasoned event. Lost Spur management and staff graciously provided the upscale space and accommodating service. Overall, the event raised nearly $23,000. Thanks to our guests, sponsors and donors, your continued partnership allows us to eliminate hunger in Dakota

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Sen. Paul Wellstone’s legacy recalled Ten years later, Minnesota politicians, colleagues reflect on senator’s death by T.W. Budig SUN THISWEEK

Rep. Denise Dittrich, DFL-Champlin, remembers hearing the news of the plane crash while handing out stickers at a Halloween parade in Anoka.“It was like a JFK moment — you knew exactly where you were,” she said. On the morning of Oct. 25, 2002, Democratic Sen. Paul Wellstone, wife Sheila, daughter Marcia Wellstone Markuson, and three campaign staffers boarded a Beechcraft King Air in St. Paul to fly to Eveleth to attend the funeral of a steelworker. Wellstone, seeking a third term in the Senate, was in a tight race against former St. Paul Mayor Norm Coleman. The election was less than two weeks away. As the Beechcraft approached the Eveleth airport on that Friday, passengers might have gazed at the muted tones of late autumn below. But the pilots let the Beechcraft’s airspeed fatally dip, crash investigators later determined. The plane stalled and dove into a wooded area. All aboard were killed. Outside the Wellstone campaign office on University Avenue in St. Paul the sidewalk soon filled with flowers, flickering candles, and notes of loss and love. National media soon

gathered in the street. Some 20,000 attended a memorial service at the University of Minnesota. The loss was painful. Paul David Wellstone Jr., in his book “Becoming Wellstone,” recalls receiving a package at home some time after the crash. Opening it, the senator’s son discovered personal items culled from the plane wreckage. Among these was a partially melted wedding ring and a burnt Wellstone campaign button reeking of jet fuel. Shocked, Wellstone crumpled to the floor. Paul Wellstone was born and grew up in Arlington, Va. In 1963, Wellstone married Sheila Ison and Wellstone recalled being one of the few university students pushing a baby carriage around campus. Rick Kahn of Minnetonka, a close friend of the Wellstone family, said the couple were deeply committed to each other – a team. “They always wanted to be together. They were in all of this together,” he said. “That was always the case. A remarkable, even an inspirational thing.” It was at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, that Wellstone distinguished himself as a championship wrestler. Physicality was part of Wellstone, man and politician.

Paul Wellstone Wellstone intensely exercised six days a week. He once delighted an Anoka County parent who told Wellstone their son was a wrestler by immediately breaking into a wrestler’s stance as if ready to grapple with the boy. Rep. Ryan Winkler, DFL-Golden Valley, in an email said it was Wellstone’s love of wrestling that stood out in his mind. “I always thought of Paul Wellstone as a fighting liberal – a great happy warrior in the tradition of Hubert Humphrey. But he was also just great at connecting with people because of his enthusiasm for life,” Winkler wrote. Wellstone thought a lingering ache in a leg was the result of an old sports injury. But in February of 2002 he announced that he had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a disease of the central nervous sys-

tem. He downplayed the disability. “I’ve been very, very lucky,” said Wellstone, speaking two months before his death. “Because one thing all the MDs said is that people (with multiple sclerosis) get tired quickly — I don’t.” Dittrich recalled a small fundraiser for Wellstone at a private home and watching the senator getting to his feet. It was obvious his legs were causing him pain, she said. Kahn deemed MS to Wellstone a hindrance, not a life-changer. Yes, walking and climbing were more difficult, he explained. “(But) Paul to the last day of his life was the strongest, most energetic person,” he said. While colorful, Wellstone was divisive. Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty called him “Potomac Paul,” the fiery outsider who went to Washington and became an insider. He had become the kind of the establishment figure the 1990 Paul Wellstone would have relished going after, Republicans argued. Wellstone never got used to negative campaign advertising – “I hate it! Always!” he said once, smiling – and was perplexed by the rancor a perceived minority of voters felt toward him. Sometimes during parades, noticing a cold stare from the curb, Wellstone would turn to his wife and express mystification. “It’s surprising to me, actually,” Wellstone said of seeing flashes of anger.

The use of broadstroke words like “liberal” and “populist” tended to turn politicians into caricatures – cartoons, Wellstone believed. Speaking in August 2002, Wellstone acknowledged that in meeting new people, learning new things, he had changed over time. But not his deeper values. “In terms of your soul, the fire that burns inside you and what you have passion for and what you hope for – the love of your people, family, state – no, I don’t think so,” Wellstone said. “It’s the same, old rock-the-boat approach.” Wellstone had the ability to laugh at himself. Appearing on the Charlie Rose Show in the summer of 2001, Wellstone added “foolish” to the list of personal traits he brought to the Senate as a newly elected senator. He told of a Senate colleague saying he enjoyed his speeches but did not understand the workings of the Senate – an omission Wellstone set out to correct. Wellstone, who voted against the Persian Gulf and Iraq wars, while laughing at his own brashness also said the public was thirsting for a politics of inclusion. “You can’t be so tippytoe,” Wellstone said of a perceived mushiness among Democrats at the time. Carleton College Political Science Professor Steven Schier views Wellstone as definitely leaving a legacy in Minnesota politics. For one thing, Wellstone remains a “hallowed

figure” within the Minnesota DFL Party, which is one of the most liberal in the United States, he said. While Wellstone’s war votes and mental health legislation stand out, Wellstone was also known for his oratory, Schier said. “I think he had considerable national ambition,” said Schier, suggesting Wellstone may have been weighing a presidential run at the time of his death. Area lawmakers have different memories of Wellstone. Rep. Jim Abeler, RAnoka, remembers Wellstone attending an event at Anoka Technical College when the school was facing possible closure. The matter was really out of Wellstone’s hands, but Wellstone was extremely encouraging, Abeler said in an email. “I still recall him saying goodbye to me in the parking lot, by name, as he limped off to his car after the event,” Abeler said. “(I) never forgot that.” Rep. Rick Hansen, DFL-South St. Paul, met his wife Suzanne on Wellstone’s 1990 campaign. Dittrich recalled visiting the Wellstone memorial outside of Eveleth with Rep. Pat Garofalo, R-Farmington. They were in the vicinity on legislative business. “It was a very somber moment – a sacred moment,” Dittrich said of standing amidst the pines. Wellstone would have turned 68 in July. T.W. Budig can be reached at tim.budig@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Transit-rider safety the focus of new chief John Harrington explains his views to Met Council by T.W. Budig SUN THISWEEK

The Metro Transit Police Department is facing an “identity crisis” and needs a stronger sense of mission, Metropolitan Council members heard last month during an appraisal of the force by officials of the Upper Midwest Community Policing Institute. The transit police, formed by the Legislature in 1993, has a roster of about 68 full-time officers and 45-part time officers. They ride buses, trains, patrol transit routes and otherwise provide security for the 256,000 riders who hop on Metro Transit each weekday. In September, former St. Paul state senator and police chief John Harrington was sworn in as the seventh chief of the Metro Transit Police. The transition was considered by the Met Council to be a good time to review the department. Dennis Cusick, of the Policing Institute, told the council the department has laudable features. It needs to “spread its wings” in telling its story to the public, said an institute official. Still, the department needs a stronger sense of mission to bind it. The legislation creating the department lent a degree of confusion, as local police have primary duty in dealing with crime in their communities, Cusick explained. In its critique, the institute cited the need for more visionary, visible leadership in the transit police department. The transit force needs to

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Newly appointed Chief of the Metro Transit Police Department John Harrington listens to comments from Met Council members concerning the force during a recent meeting. and trains. Other concerns cited in the review ranged from management of the department’s K-9 unit to the lack of uniformity among the sidearms worn by the transit officers – potentially a serious concern in an emergency situation where ammunition might need to be shared. Harrington has started to address some of the concerns raised in the review, indicating the department’s previous mission statement was crafted without sufficient consultation with the rank and file.

become more diverse to better represent the community it serves, it recommended. “I am the third black cop on the department,” said Harrington, stressing the need for diversity. According to the council, Harrington increased diversity within the St. Paul Police Department by 40 percent during his tenure on the force. Reviewers noted differing opinions among department rank and file concerning the best use of time. Some said too much emphasis might be placed on riding buses

He wanted a mission statement that everybody could live with and under, he explained. Harrington’s first official act as the new chief was to inquire into the state of internal affairs within the department. He endorsed various findings in the reviewers. “The whole idea of management by visibility is absolutely essential,” said Harrington, saying he has been making the 6 a.m. roll calls and that officers need to be able to place a face to the orders affecting their jobs. “I’m an old St. Paul beat cop.”

But Harrington also suggested the department and council should be selective concerning the review, questioning whether the exhaustive list of recommendations needs to be taken in entirety. Changes are taking place concerning the department’s K-9 unit – older dogs retired, new handlers lined up for training, he explained. Harrington wants K-9s on the street every day. Harrington spoke of the need for a blend of uniformed and plain clothed officers riding

buses and trains. He stressed the idea that transit police and bus and train operators are responsible for the quality of life on transit. “That train is a moving community that’s going through a city,” he said. Harrington spoke of the need for more bilingual officers, saying riding transit is to hear the diversity of languages spoken within the metro. In terms of jurisdiction – which department should handle a given crime – practices vary from city to city, Harrington indicated. In St. Paul, if a crime happens on a bus, that’s the business of the transit police, Harrington explained. But that viewpoint isn’t always shared, he noted. On the issue of mismatched firearms, the part-time officers the transit force employs often carry the weapon of choice of their full-time departments. Harrington indicated his department would be looking into the question of sidearms. Met Council Chairwoman Susan Haigh expressed confidence in the new chief. Met Council Member Edward Reynoso of Ham Lake said the police institute report initially had him worried. But after listening to Harrington, he was relieved. T.W. Budig can be reached at tim.budig@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Coir mesh, a coconut-fiber netting, helps hold soil in place while the newly planted vegetation Photo by Calvin Swanson establishes itself, said Brian Nerbonne, a Department of Natural Resources stream and Tree roots are assembled into the reconstructed banks of the Vermillion River to help habitat specialist. It was placed in areas that had been filled in to make the river narrower. combat erosion while also providing cover for trout. It decomposes after two to three years, Nerbonne said.

Volunteers restore local riverbanks Vermillion River project portends better chance for trout fishing by Calvin Swanson MURPHY NEWS SERVICE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION

Known for producing trophy-sized trout from Scott County to the Mississippi River near Hastings, the Vermillion River received a needed enhancement last month. Minnesota Trout Unlimited, a nonprofit organization formed to help restore and conserve trout fisheries, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources combined in September for a two-week project to remove high banks and add more vegetation to a part of the Vermillion. It is the third major restoration project on the river since 2009. The latest restoration effort on a three-quarter mile stretch of river between the cities of Coates and Hampton is located east of U.S. Highway 52 on public land purchased by the DNR specifically for fishing and hunting, said Brian Nerbonne, the DNR stream and habitat specialist who designed the project. “If we can create more high quality fishing areas in this area, this could become even more of a destination than it already is,” Nerbonne said. “The Vermillion is known as this trophy trout fishery where you have a unique chance to catch some really large trout in this river, much more so than a lot of other rivers around the state.” Farmington, which sits on the Vermillion River, is a community that sees the potential benefits of an active, healthy trout fishery. “We’ve had a few cleanup projects on the Vermillion, and we’ve had people from different communities, not anywhere near Farmington, come to help clean up the river because they know about it, and they’ve come down here for fishing,” Jen Dullum, a natural resource specialist for the city of Farmington, said. Farmington Business Association president Clyde Rath believes the river has some economic potential but, as of now, the city is not striving off it. Rath expects nonetheless to have meetings with the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization this winter to find ways to utilize the river’s potential. “It’s a great asset to the city of Farmington,” Rath said. “But nobody has really taken a look at it to make it an attraction so that it becomes a feature other people are interested in.” The DNR stocks catchable-sized rainbow trout in Farmington every year to accommodate the fishing demands. The river is most recognized for its abundance of large brown trout that were stocked from 1990 until 2006, Nerbonne said. Outside Farmington’s city limits, trout fishing is catch-and-release only to stabilize the populations of large brown trout. The latest Vermillion project, located on the catch-andrelease territory, entailed hiring contractors to shift and remove soil from the high banks to create a flood plain around the river so the river

can spread its energy out to a wider area, Nerbonne said. In that spot, the river’s high banks had restricted floodwaters from escaping the channel, while the high amount of energy created bank erosion. “We’ll create a more stable stream channel by dissipating that energy,” Nerbonne said. “You’re not going to have as much erosion.” The DNR and contractors also installed artificial riffles in shallow areas, which are rock structures placed across the stream and are essential for insect habitat and for trout and fish spawning, Nerbonne said. Volunteers helped plant boxelder trees in the constructed banks with the tree roots integrated into the stream, providing new cover for fish while protecting the newly formed banks, Nerbonne said. Volunteers packed the banks with soil before adding sod mats composed of sedges – dense rooted plants similar to grasses – that provide stability and vegetation growth on the banks, ultimately, to prevent major erosion. The high banks were eroding into the stream, creating an unsuitable environment for trout. “The channel was overly wide and had these high eroding banks, very little in-stream cover for trout in particular and not very many exposed substrates, rocks, gravel, which are essential for food production,” John Lenczewski, executive director of Minnesota Trout Unlimited, said. Funding for the project came from the Minnesota Outdoor Heritage Fund, which derives from a Minnesota sales tax and provides funding specifically for restoration projects and fish and wildlife protection. After creating grant proposals, Trout Unlimited fronts the money to pay contractors before the state reimburses the grant, Lenczewski said. The project cost is close to $70,000, Lenczewski estimated. The total expense may be less because the DNR is selling the excess soil that was extracted from the high banks to a local topsoil company. This is the second major project on the Vermillion River the last two years. In June 2011, the DNR, the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization and Trout Unlimited finished a meandering project, three miles east of Farmington. The project involved the construction of a new three-quarter mile stream channel with natural curves to replace a halfmile of straightened channel that had been reshaped for agriculture purposes more than 75 years ago, Nerbonne said. “We’re trying to raise awareness that there is this cold-water resource there that is deserving of protection,” Lenczewski said. “Hopefully, we’re not just increasing habitat, we’re looking to create citizen advocates to protect those watersheds. “ Calvin Swanson is studying journalism at the University of Minnesota. Tad Johnson can be reached at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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A riffle is a shallow, rocky location in the stream, serving as an ideal spawning bed for fish and a home for insects. Brown trout utilize these rocky areas in the fall when they lay eggs. Riffles create rapid water flow that travels through the gravel, rocky areas where the eggs are located, providing a good source of oxygen, according to Brian Nerbonne, a Department of Natural Resources stream and habitat specialist. The Vermillion River does not have a lot of rocky stretches, which limits trout spawning habitat.

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2nd District candidates debate Business Briefs Radio station hosts Kline and Obermueller’s only joint appearance

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U.S. Rep. John Kline, R-Lakeville, met challenger Mike Obermueller, D-Eagan, for their only debate of the 2012 campaign on Monday in the St. Paul studio of Minnesota Public Radio. The time focused largely on health care along with brushing on taxes, the national debt and each candidate’s appeal to voters that they are the right person to represent the reshaped 2nd District. The 2nd District, which comprises all of Dakota County, has sent Kline to serve it in the past five elections. Kline, a retired U.S. Marine colonel and chair of the House Education and Workforce Committee, touted his ability to work in a bipartisan manner to deliver payments to recently returned war veterans, improve charter school law and repeal No Child Left Be-

hind. Obermueller, an attorney and one-term state representative, likewise explained his bipartisan credentials in supporting a balanced budget requirement, cutting spending and eliminating government fraud and waste. While those areas of similarity didn’t come through until near the end of the session, the candidates drew stark contrast in addressing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and reforms to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. Kline voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act while Obermueller supports keeping the federal health care law and fixing the areas that he says need to be addressed. Kline says there are features of the law that he would retain, such as the option for those 26 and under to stay on a parent’s health insurance and that

it doesn’t deny coverage to those with pre-existing conditions. As far as fixes, Obermueller said the act didn’t go far enough to address payment models to control costs in the system. Kline said the act spends too much money and restricts access to health care. He said he supports measures that would bring real medical liability reform, allow people to purchase insurance across state lines, expand high-risk pools, and create association health plans that would allow small businesses to come together and offer plans on the same scale and affordability as large businesses. The two provided more contrast with regard to the budget plan put forth by Republican vice presidential candidate U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan and its afSee DEBATE, 9A

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The Builders Association of the Twin Cities honored its top firms and individuals for excellence in home building on Oct. 13. The evening showcased the 45th annual Reggie Award winners, and honored their partners (suppliers and subcontractors) with the 23rd annual Trillium Awards, both awards are given for a new home’s quality in design and construction. Local winners included: Fieldstone Family Homes of Lakeville, Reggie Award; Homes by Tradition LLC of Lakeville, Reggie Award; Designed Cabinets Inc. of Lakeville, Trillium Award; Southern Lights of BurnsFairview Clinics ville, Trillium Award. Daryl Doehr, region- to exchange al sales manager, Marvin Windows and Doors, Halloween Eagan, received the Robert candy for cash L. Hanson Industry Service The Fairview Clinics in Award. Eagan (1440 Duckwood Drive) and Rosemount Eagan company (15075 Cimarron Ave.) will children one dollar per honored for fast pay pound for leftover Halloween candy. The candy will be growth Avionté, an Eagan-based donated to military personsoftware staffing company, nel serving overseas. has been named to Inc. magazine’s 5,000 list of Coats of fastest-growing companies Kindness kicks in America. Founded in 2006, Avi- off winter coat onté has 65 employees and drive had a three-year growth in All Warners’ Stellian revenues of 294 percent, placing it in 1,074th place retail locations, including out of 5,000 fastest-growing its Apple Valley store, will participate in the Coats of companies in the nation. Kindness drive. New and gently worn coats and winPrime ter accessories of all sizes can be dropped off in the Therapeutics store through Jan. 12. More in Eagan information is at coatsofkindness.org. recognized Eagan-based Prime Therapeutics, a pharmacy Community benefit management company, was honored along- colleges to side other recipients of the honor Veterans Achievers 50 Most Engaged Week Workplaces Award at an Inver Hills Community Oct. 25 gala held in San College and Dakota CounFrancisco, Calif. The award recognizes top employers ty Technical College will that display leadership and honor Veterans Week Nov. innovation toward engaging 6-12 by highlighting personal stories of veterans both their employees. in film and in person. The events are free and open to Leadership the public. Inver Hills will host series set in two showings of “War and Burnsville Torn: 1861-2010,” at 11 a.m. MedNet of Minnesota, and 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. a nonprofit organization 6, in the Green Room of the which serves its members by College Center. The film is providing networking, edu- a dramatic presentation of a cation, and support to com- condition known by differpanies serving the medical ent names at different times: device industry, will host hysteria, melancholia and MedNet Leadership Series insanity, shell-shock, comfrom 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, bat fatigue and, most reNov. 13, at MultiSource

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Tuma inducted into Hall of Fame Former Lakeville resident “Tackle” Terry Tuma, has been named an inductee of the Hayward, Wis.-based Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame ’s 2013 class. Tuma was selected for induction as a Legendary Communicator for his 40-year career in the fishing industry.

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were asked to explain what piece of legislation they would spearhead, Obermueller said he would focus on the education system and make sure college was affordable and to repeal the No Child Left Behind law. Kline said he would reduce the big driver of debt – the runaway cost of entitlements such as Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare. Kline said governors are looking for the federal government to block grant Medicaid to the states. He said another area that is most likely to have support is to slowly increase the age by which seniors are eligible for Social Security. He said for the first time more is being paid in Social Security benefits than what is coming in to the system. Obermueller said he is not in favor of raising the retirement age. On other issues, Obermueller said he supports increasing taxes on the wealthy who ought to be able to pay more. Kline said that would increase taxes on 1 million

small businesses, which would hinder job growth. Obermueller said the way to create jobs is through consumer spending and people having more money in their pockets. To that end, he said he supports cutting taxes for the middle class. Obermueller said the partisan nature of Washington, D.C., politics is one of the reasons he entered the race. “Both parties have a share in the blame of it,” Obermueller said. “If you want to change the results, you have to send different people there.” Kline said we are at a crossroads and he has proven he can work in a bipartisan way. Obermueller said Kline has voted with his party 95 to 96 percent of the time. Kline said he agrees with his party so much just as U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, D-St. Paul, agrees with her party.

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Area volunteers are busy filling shoe boxes with toys, school supplies and hygiene items for needy children overseas for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse. National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child is Nov. 12-19. Anyone can drop off a packed shoe box at the following locations: • River Valley Church, 14898 Energy Way, Apple Valley. • Grace Slavic Church of Eagan, 1985 Diffley Road, Eagan. • Prince of Peace, 13801 Fairview Drive, Burnsville. • Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 16200 Dodd Lane, Lakeville. Call 1-800-353-5949 for Tad Johnson can be reached collection times at each loat tad.johnson@ecm-inc. cation. Additional colleccom or facebook.com/sun- tion sites can be found at www.samaritanspurse.org. thisweek.

Eagle Scout Award Kollin Michels Kollin D. Michels of Apple Valley Troop 293 has earned the highest advancement award in the Boy Scouts of America. The Eagle Scout Award. Kollin is the Son of Ralph & Sue Michels. Kollin’s Eagle Scout project was the designing, building, plant choice, and implementation of the Quarry Point Athletic Complex sign planter in Apple Valley. A December 2nd, 2012. Eagle Court of Honor is planned.

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Died peacefully Oct. 19, 2012 at the age of 90. Betty was a talented artist and writer who shared her passion for the arts with inner city school kids, working as an Art and English teacher. She was a compassionate woman who opened her heart and her home to children, serving as a foster mother in Dakota County for more than 15 years. Her love and support made a difference in many lives. A social and political activist, Betty fought tirelessly for various causes in her community. She was instrumental in facilitating legislation mandating special education for the disabled. She belonged to numerous organizations and spent a great deal of time volunteering and helping those in need. Betty was an animal lover and rescuer, she enjoyed spending time outdoors tending to her many gardens, and she was an enthusiastic cook who always had a place for you at her table. She is loved deeply and will be missed dearly by her family and many friends. She is Preceded in death by parents, L. Eugene and Josephine Clementine Matteson; sister, Iva Mae Fahs; sons, Thomas Paul Bassett & Wayne R. Bassett Jr. Survived by children, Judith Hansing, Roxanne Bassett, Constance Bassett & Eugene (Pam) Bassett; 8 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Sunset Funeral Chapel in Minneapolis. Online condolences at www.sunsetfuneralservices.com

11/28/1953-10/23/12 With sadness we announce the passing of our husband, father, son, brother and friend, Mike VanKempen. Mike was a valiant fighter for almost 3 years in his battle against pancreatic cancer. Though his body lost the battle, his spirit won. Mike was born November 28, 1953 in Minneapolis where he grew up, went to school, and worked. He was employed by the the City of MPLS for 31 years until his retirement. He is survived by many loving family members and friends; wife Connie; children Andy, Laura and Olivia; parents Ruby and Ervin; brothers Ron (Joyce), Jim (Mary), and Gary (Beth), plus many other cousins, aunts, nephews, and nieces. He was preceded in death, by his brother Steve. Mike loved fishing, so it was appropriate that he left us on a perfect fishing day; overcast, a slight breeze and with colors of fall bright against the grey sky. This was the first in 40 years that his absence was felt from the annual Northsider’s Muskie Tourney, where he fished Lake of the Woods with his childhood friends from the North side. He was an avid collector of antique marbles and was very happy to share his interest with anyone who wanted to learn or just look. He was also a skilled and meticulous carpenter and woodworker who helped many friends and relatives with projects over the years. Mostly he was a loving and dedicated husband and father. He was present at all school events and his kid’s activities, and consistently reinforced the importance of education. He coached many sports over the years and was able to see his children graduate from college and begin their careers. He was a very strong, funny and honest man who always made his family feel safe and loved. He will be deeply missed. Celebration of life was held at 11 AM on Thursday, November 1st at Shepherd of the Valley Church in Apple Valley. Gathering of family and friends one hour prior. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers. The family would like to thank the Fairview Hospice team, the SOTV pastoral staff, Aunt Joyce and all the friends, neighbors and relatives who blessed us, helped us, and encouraged us during Mike’s illness. The light of God shines through all of you. Condolences at www.whitefuneralhomes.com White Funeral Home Apple Valley 952-432-2001

Nancy Malecha November 21, 1940 - October 20, 2012. Age 72, of Lakeville, passed away unexpectedly at her home on October 20, 2012. She is survived by her loving husband, Chuck; children; Troy (Sally) Malecha, Robin (Terry) Brennan, Laura (Robbin) Julien and Lisa (Nathan) Kukowski; grandchildren, Amy Rosenbaum, Valerie Brennan, Harley Kukowski, Layla Julien and Georgie Julien A Memorial Mass took place Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 12 Noon at All Saints Catholic Church, 19795 Holyoke Ave. Lakeville with a gathering of family and friends from 10-12 PM at the church. White Funeral Home Lakeville (952) 469-2723 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

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From flower peddler to commissioner Brenda Cassellius spent time as a Burnsville teacher, too by T.W. Budig and Elyse Kaner SUN THISWEEK

Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius has a copy of a photo from the old Minneapolis Star in her office showing a young girl peddling flowers on the streets of Minneapolis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s me,â&#x20AC;? said Cassellius, glancing at the copy. The first minority to lead the Department of Education, Cassellius grew up in public housing in Minneapolis. Long hours peddling flowers earned some money, but her family also used food stamps and was homeless for a time. Casselliusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mother, who never graduated from high school, was 16-years-old when she gave birth to her first daughter and only few years older when daughter Brenda was born. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I grew up poor, but I never felt a poverty of love,â&#x20AC;? Cassellius once wrote. Although her father and mother at times were separated, her father remained a presence in his daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. And he instilled the belief that cycles of poverty can be broken. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You know, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Peanuts,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;? Cassellius remembers her father saying to her about the comic strip book â&#x20AC;&#x153;You Can Be Anything.â&#x20AC;? She said her father told her: â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can be anything you want to be. You might have to work harder at it, but you can be anything you want to be â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let anybody tell you you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be.â&#x20AC;? Something stuck. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan described Cassellius as â&#x20AC;&#x153;an overachiever.â&#x20AC;? Other depictions of Cassellius include that of a workhorse. Cassellius had other guiding lights. Her grandfather, Melvin Alston, was president of the black teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; union in Norfolk, Va., in the late 1930s. At that time in Norfolk, black teachers were paid less than white teachers. With the assistance of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Alston successfully sued the city for equal pay.

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Minnesota Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius met some Eagan students during a visit in June 2011. Serving as his attorney was future U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. Cassellius tempers her own personal achievement â&#x20AC;&#x201C; hard work, a bit of luck â&#x20AC;&#x201C; by speaking of uplifting hands. Her mother enrolled her in Head Start as a small child, and Cassellius remembers community assets from bookmobiles to summer camp buoying her along. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was quite amazing to get into books and learn to read,â&#x20AC;? she recently told a group of educators. There was an ongoing theme â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you can be whatever you want. And there were teachers. Cassellius recalls with a smile the â&#x20AC;&#x153;magic wandâ&#x20AC;? her kindergarten teacher waved to reward and encourage. The teacher would extend the wand over deserving kindergartners, lightly tapping their heads, and the tip would light up. Of course, the wand had a battery and an on/off switch, probably hidden in the teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand. But they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think of that, Cassellius explained. It seemed magical. Debate at the State Capitol might lend a sense

teachers en masse are closely watching, hanging on developments. But Cassellius said thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not true, because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re too busy. Cassellius, 45, originally thought of pursuing a career in medicine. She briefly attended Gustavus Adolphus College, but racial slurs prompted her to transfer to the University of Minnesota. There she earned her first degree, taking a semester off to give birth to her first child. Two years ago her son graduated from college. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was my greatest accomplishment,â&#x20AC;? Cassellius said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To be a single mom, to go to school full time, to be a teacher full time and, then, to see him walk across that stage has truly been my greatest accomplishment.â&#x20AC;? Cassellius began her teaching career in St. Paul and Burnsville, eventually becoming associate superintendent in the Minneapolis Public Schools. She was superintendent of the East Metro Integration District before being named education commissioner in 2010 by Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a governor Cassellius credits with a keenness for innovation, good judgment, but one she personally knew so little about she researched his background before applying. Other than for several years in Memphis, Tenn., as academic superintendent of middle schools, a brief stint in Oklahoma City, Okla., Cassellius has lived and worked in Minnesota. A hockey fan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; she attended Daytonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inaugural wearing a hockey shirt â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cassellius plays forward on a team in the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hockey Association of Minnesota. She says sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a better skater than stick handler, but speaks of her time on the ice to girls to encourage them to try. Highlights of her tenure as commissioner include applying for and winning a federal No Child Left Behind waiver. The education department won a $45 million federal Race to the Top early learning challenge grant, plus a $28 million federal charter school grant. Alternative teacher licensing legislation was successfully negotiated with the Republican-controlled

Legislature and signed into sellius receding into the law. background. She cited several possible Capitol views reasons why. To those unaccustomed Senate Education Committee Chairwoman Gen to politics, the State Capitol Olson, R-Minnetrista, can be shock, Greiling exwho has witnessed about a plained. Greiling hopes the comdozen education commissioners over her service in missioner, if sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been trouthe Senate, said although bled by the politics, finds her dealings with Cassellius her â&#x20AC;&#x153;sea legs.â&#x20AC;? Beyond this, Daytonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have been limited, the commissioner is someone she approach to negotiating is that he â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not a commiscan talk to. But whatever the com- sioner â&#x20AC;&#x201C; makes the final demissionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other strengths, cision, Greiling explained. If Cassellius feels a need an ability to deal with the Legislature is not upper- for wariness because the Senate has not yet acted on most, Olson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Often she steps in with her confirmation, Greiling suggests the commissioner guns loaded,â&#x20AC;? Olson said. Admittedly, these are shrug it off. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unlikely, given Caschallenging times, Olson said, but Cassellius could be selliusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; background and that more open to the give and she is a minority, the Senate would reject her confirmatake. Casselliusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; public voice, tion, Greiling said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She should just follow like her skates, can have an her heart, and not worry edge. During the recent â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last about the Republicans,â&#x20AC;? In, First Outâ&#x20AC;? debate over Greiling said. Cassellius drew a distincteacher seniority and rehiring, in an opinion piece tion to the suggestion that her early life serves as an Cassellius bore in. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quick fixes, silver bul- example of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comlets, or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;policies du jourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mitment to education. She grew up in the days wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t move the achievement needle for kids. And of the Minnesota Miracle, trying to bulldoze change Cassellius explained. She questions whether by enacting bad policy or targeting teachers as the such an unifying spirit still sole source of our problems pervades Minnesota. But Cassellius does see minimizes our challenges,â&#x20AC;? a lesson in a photo of a she wrote. Former House K-12 Fi- 9-year-old flower peddler. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So I always ask teachers nance Committee Chairwoman Mindy Greiling, to think about those stories DFL-Roseville, said Cas- that you maybe donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know selliusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first appearance at about those children who the State Capitol was like a are right in front of you ... because always, always, albreath of fresh air. The word about Cassel- ways, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a story lius from a lawmaker who you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect,â&#x20AC;? Casselknew her was that Casselli- lius said. us spoke passionately about education â&#x20AC;&#x201C; something T.W. Budig can be reached at Greiling likes to hear. tim.budig@ecm-inc.com or But Greiling views Cas- facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Chiropractors set their sights on wellness BY ROXI REJALI – CONTRIBUTING WRITER When new patients at a Burnsville chiropractic clinic fill out a wellness survey, they offer some surprising answers. Patients are asked to list their top health goals, said Dr. James Alexander, chiropractor and owner of Finish Line Chiropractic in Burnsville. “Almost always you’ll see, losing weight is No. 1, exercising more and eating healthy. Rarely do you see back pain or neck pain listed as their top health priority.” The clinic has responded by offering health-related services like corrective exercise, lifestyle advice, nutritional counseling and even custom foot orthotics. Patients want to improve their overall health and well-being, Alexander said. “They’re

looking for help in different areas than just their back problems,” he said. “A lot of times, their back problems are related to these other factors. They can’t lose weight because their knee hurts and then they can’t exercise effectively.” Chiropractors offer drug-free, non-surgical treatments that focus on correct alignment of the spine and proper functioning of the nervous system. The treatments aren’t generally considered to be part of conventional western medicine. Chiropractic clinics typically offer adjustments or treatments for back and neck pain caused by injuries or auto accidents. But many Dakota County clinics also offer services like weight-loss programs, massage therapy, yoga, meditation and acupuncture.

The scope of their services may have expanded in recent years, but chiropractors have traditionally included physical therapy, rehabilitation and nutrition advice in their practices, said Dr. Christian Kollar, chiropractor and president of the Minnesota Chiropractic Association. “The body has a natural ability to heal itself as long as we can get out of its way, so I think it aligns with us pretty well, as long as it’s drug free and without the use of surgery,” Kollar said of the new services. “As long as we can help people live better lives, with less discomfort, we’ll employ those things in our practices.” New services have improved clinical outcomes for patients, said Dr. Barb Kaiser, chiropractor and owner of Vital Life Chiropractic in Eagan.

“The core of the focus is always the chiropractic adjustment, the care of the nervous system, but for a lot of people, we’ve noticed that lifestyle factors work against what we’re doing with our basic service,” she said. Kaiser believes that services like diagnostic testing to assess hormone levels can uncover the root causes of many health problems. For example, after testing a woman with menstrual problems for a month to gauge hormone levels during her menstrual cycle, Kaiser may recommend nutritional supplements to ease her symptoms. “Essentially, I’m working with releasing healing powers that are inborn within the person,” she said. Increasingly, patients want a preventive approach to health care for themselves and their

families, rather than waiting for cures and treatments, she said. Kaiser, whose patients range from infants to older adults, is surprised to see recent increases in childhood diagnoses of allergies, asthma, gastrointestinal problems and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. “It’s going to be the frustration of the parents that I think is going to drive more of a preventive approach to health care,” she said. At Finish Line Chiropractic in Burnsville, the clinic’s wellness services complement traditional chiropractic treatments, Alexander said. Custom foot orthotics benefit anyone who spends a lot of time on their feet, including runners and restaurant workers, he said. Orthotics help to stabilize and distribute the body’s weight more evenly and

keep the back in alignment, Alexander said. Exercise training keeps joints and muscles mobile and helps to counteract the sedentary lifestyles of most Americans. Patients who lose weight and boost their cardiovascular endurance can get maximum benefit from their chiropractic adjustments, he said. “It’s about wellness and a concept called ‘Eat well, move well, think well,’” he said. “We tackle the physical, chemical, emotional stresses on the body. If we only tackle the physical, which is what a lot people think of when they think of when they come to chiropractic, we see that people just don’t get better as efficiently and maximize their lives as if we tackle all three of those with them.

Health care law’s impact on chiropractors is unclear BY ROXI REJALI – CONTRIBUTING WRITER While federal health care reform passed in 2010, its impact on patient access to chiropractic care is hard to predict. The law, known as the Affordable Care Act or “Obamacare”, survived a Supreme Court challenge earlier this year. Some parts of the law have already kicked in, like health coverage for young adults through age 26 under their parent’s insurance policies. But some key provisions don’t take effect until 2014, including coverage of preexisting health conditions. Right now, patient access to chiropractic care can be restricted by large co-payments and deductibles outlined in health insurance policies, said Dr. Barb Kaiser, chiropractor and owner of Vital Life Chiropractic in Eagan. She’s seen deductibles ranging from $300 to $3,000. The health care law’s future impact on the state’s 2,800 licensed chiropractors isn’t clear yet because much of it hasn’t been implemented, said Dr. Christian Kollar, president of the Minnesota Chiropractic Association. “The stance of the MCA is, as long as there’s

fair access for patients to seek chiropractic, we’re all for it,” he said. “There’s a huge amount of dollars being spent on musculoskeletal conditions that we’re very well-suited to treat,” he said. “So it would make sense for a health care home or accountable care organization to invite us in because it would improve their efficiencies and outcomes for a reasonable fee.” The federal law allows health providers to form networks called “accountable care organizations.” ACOs can include primary-care physicians, specialists and hospitals. By coordinating and streamlining medical care, ACOs are designed to improve health care quality, improve efficiency and cut costs. Medica has formed four ACOs, which are available through employersponsored health plans called My Plan by Medica, said Greg Bury, spokesperson for the Minnetonka-based health insurer. Chiropractors are not part of Medica’s ACOs, but ACO members can seek treatment from any of the 1,500 Minnesota chiropractors that are part of Medica’s network, he said.

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It’s not tough to relate to the premise of “The ReGifters.” At least not if you’ve ever been the recipient of fruitcake during the holiday season. The new stage comedy from Lakeville-based community theater group Expression follows a couple who regifts a not-so-great Christmas present, then finds out it’s worth a fortune. They – and all the others in the chain of regifters – will stop at nothing to get it back. “Everybody can identify with regifting,” said play’s director, Pege Miller of Lakeville. “We’re all guilty of it. Regifting been going on a long time – probably

since fruitcakes were invented.” Expressions will present “The ReGifters” on the stage of the Lakeville Area Arts Center Nov. 9-18. The nine-member cast includes Jim Anderson, Joe Conely, Adria Deutch, Annette Keenan, Tom Keenan, Kim Lang, Keith Mattson, Diannah Robertson and Felicia Swanson. Audiences can expect a night of laughter from the show, Miller said. The play was the winner at the 200506 New American Comedy Festival. “Every time I go into rehearsal I am laughing my head off,” she said. “The cast just gets funnier and funnier as rehearsals go on.”

Part of the show’s humor, Miller added, derives from the utter unrecognizability of the gift that’s being passed around. At least until the end of the performance, “you can’t tell what it is, and the characters all have different ideas of what it is. Is it a squirrel trap? A toaster?” Show times are 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9-10 and 16-17, and 2 p.m. Nov. 11 and 18. Tickets are $14.50 and can be purchased online at www.lakevilleareaartscenter.com or by calling (952) 985-4640. The arts center is at 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Photo submitted Andrew Miller can be reached at andrew.miller@ecm-inc.com In “The ReGifters,” when a couple regifts a not-so-great Christmas present and then finds or facebook.com/sunthisweek. out it’s worth a fortune, they will stop at nothing to get it back.

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Hosanna associate pastor authors ‘Peace for Each Hour’ Breast cancer survivor Mary J. Nelson is looking to bring hope to others battling cancer and its aftermath with her new book, “Peace for Each Hour.” Nelson, an associate pastor at Lakeville’s Hosanna Lutheran Church, will be signing copies of the book at Hosanna after the church’s three services Nov. 10-11. “For cancer survivors who successfully complete treatment, living with the fear of recurrence and Mary J. Nelson facing an uncertain future are the greatest emotional ed to write the book. “Even after successful challenges,” said Nelson, explaining why she want- treatment, a simple headache or backache can unleash possibilities that send a survivor into an emotional tailspin.” –Star Tribune “Peace for Each Hour” is the third book geared to cancer survivors by Nelson, who leads the Pray for the Cure ministry at Hosanna. She’s also published “Grace for Each Hour: Through the Breast Cancer Journey” (2005) and “Hope for Tough Times” (2009). In addition to the book-signing event at Hosanna next weekend, Nelson also has sched-

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theater and arts calendar To submit items for the Arts Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ ecm-inc.com. Auditions MacPhail Center for Music will hold auditions for the MacPhail Brass Quintet from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 6 in room 613 at MacPhail’s Minneapolis location, 501 South Second St. Information: (612) 321-0100. Concerts/music Eagan Has Talent, 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Eagan High School theater. Ticket information is at www.eaganfoundation. org under the News & Events section. Proceeds will support the Eagan Foundation and Eagan High School’s Muse Literary Arts program. No cash prizes will be awarded; this is an exhibition event only. Jeremy Messersmith, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. Part of the Minnesota Zoo’s Acoustic Concert Series in the Target Learning Center. Tickets: $25. Information: www.mnzoo.com/events/Events_ LiveOnStage.asp. The Minnesota Valley Men’s and Women’s Chorales will present their Fall Concerts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, at Grace Lutheran Church, 7800 Pennock Ave., Apple Valley, and Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Eagan High School theater, 4185 Braddock Trail, Eagan. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased from any choir member or at the door. Exhibits/art shows Art Madness by the Eastview Community Foundation, 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at The Barn, Spirit of Brandtjen Farms, 16972 Brandtjen Farm Drive, Lakeville. Tickets are $35 in advance at www.evcf.org or $40 at the door.

Theater The Prior Lake Players will present “Alice in Wonderland” at 7 p.m. Nov. 2-3 and 9-10 and 2 p.m. Nov. 4 and 10 at Twin Oaks Middle School, 15860 Fish Point Road S.E., Prior Lake. Tickets are available online at www.plplayers. org or at the door. Tickets are $14 for adults; $12 for seniors age 65 and older and students; and $8 for children age 12 and younger. Troupe America will present “Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical” at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Tickets are $34 and $39 and can be purchased at the box office, or via Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster. com. Workshops/classes Homeward Bound Theatre Company will offer “Dr. Seuss and Me” from 3:50 to 5:10 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 7 through Dec. 19, at Rosemount Elementary School for first- through thirdgraders. Information/registration: District 196 Community Education, (651) 423-7920. Holiday Cards in Watercolor, 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 9, at the Eagan Art House. Cost: $45. Registration required: www. eaganarthouse.org or (651) 6755521. Teen artist gatherings at the Eagan Art House from 3:30 to 5:30 Thursdays, Nov. 8 and Dec. 6; and from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 3 and Dec. 1. Cost: $3. Information: (651) 675-5521. Jewelry Club, 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 9 and Dec. 14, at the Eagan Art House. Cost: $15 per class. Registration required: www.eaganarthouse.org or (651) 675-5521. Fabric Printing and Surface Design, adults and teens 13-plus, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov.

20 through Dec. 4, at the Eagan Art House. Cost: $79. Registration required: www.eaganarthouse.org or (651) 675-5521. Adult painting open studio from 9 a.m. to noon the first and third Fridays of the month at the Eagan Art House, 3981 Lexington Ave. S. Fee is $5 per session. Information: (651) 675-5521. Music Together in the Valley offers classes for parents and their infant, toddler and preschool children in Rosemount, Farmington, Lakeville and Apple Valley. Information: www.musictogetherclasses.com or (651) 439-4219. The Eagan Art House offers classes for ages 4 through adult. For a complete listing go to www. eaganarthouse.org or call (651) 675-5521. Dan Petrov Art Studio in Burnsville offers oil painting classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced skill level painters, www.danpetrovart.com, (763) 843-2734. Teens Express Yourself with Paint, 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at Brushworks School of Art in Burnsville, www.BrushworksSchoolofArt.com, (651) 214-4732. Drama/theater classes for ages 4 and up at River Ridge Arts Building, Burnsville, (952) 7363644. Show Biz Kids Theater Class for children with special needs (ASD/DCD programs), In the Company of Kids 13710 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Broadway Kids Dance and Theater Program for all ages and abilities, In the Company of Kids, 13710 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville (Colonial Shopping Center), (952) 736-3644. Join other 55-plus adults at the Eagan Art House to create beaded jewelry. The Jewelry Club meets on the third Friday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Information: (651) 675-5500.

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Comedian Rory Scovel will perform Nov. 15-18 at the GrandStay Hotel and Conference Center in Apple Valley. Show times are at 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday with extra shows at 9:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $10 for Thursday and Sunday night performances and $12 for Friday and Saturday performances. Tickets can be purchased at http://www. hahatickets.com or by calling (651) 528-8454.

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Young Artist Competition The Dakota Valley Symphony and Chorus is seeking musicians to compete in its 2013 Young Artists Concerto/Aria Competition. Auditions will be held Jan. 12, 2013, for the opportunity to perform as a soloist with the orchestra on April 28, 2013. Instrumentalists and vocalists in grades seven to 12 are eligible to compete. The list of qualifying pieces and the application can be found at DakotaValleySymphony.org. Applications must be submitted by Dec. 29. Contact Stephen J. Ramsey at (612) 840-8681 with questions.

Church Basement Ladies Troupe America will present “Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Tickets are $34 and $39 and are available at the box

The 10th annual Burnsville Uncorked Wine Tasting event will be 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. The event is a fundraiser for the Burnsville Rotary Clubs. Tickets are $25 in advance and are available at Red Lion Liquor or from any Burnsville Rotary member. Tickets are $35 at the door. For more information, call the Burnsville Performing Arts Center at (952) 895-4685.

Pottery and art sale The annual Eagan Art House Pottery & Art Sale will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17. The sale features pottery and artwork of Eagan Art House instructors and students. Admission is free. The Eagan Art House is located at 3981 Lexington Ave. S. For more information, call (651) 675-5521.

The Rosemount Area Arts Council will present a CD release concert by singer-songwriter and guitarist Bill Lauf at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Rosemount Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. Bassist Gordon Johnson will accompany Lauf. Tickets are $12.50 in advance or $15 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at www.rosemountarts. com or by sending a check (payable to RAAC) to P.O. Box 409, Rosemount, MN 55068. Call (952) 255-8545

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A wine gala benefitting the American Lung Association in Minnesota is returning Nov. 8 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Crystal Lake Golf Club in Lakeville. Attendees will be able to sample more than 100 wines and bid on a variety of items in a silent auction. All proceeds go toward ALAMN, an organization dear to the heart of event organizer Robert Nicols. His mother died of lung disease. As she lay comatose, deep in her struggle Nicols vowed to do what he could to fight the cause of her death.

Rosemount resident and author Craig MacIntosh will be the speaker at a Veterans Day program from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at the Rosemount American Legion, 14590 Burma Ave. W. MacIntosh has been involved in MIA Hunters, an organization which seeks to locate and aid in the return of World War II American Missing In Action servicemen and bring them back for burial. His talk will concentrate on a search that was conducted in Papua New Guinea. The event, sponsored by the Rosemount Area Arts Council and Rosemount American Legion, is free and refreshments will be provided. Call (952) 2558545 for information.

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Voters will see two proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot on Nov. 6. Both are controversial. The so-called marriage amendment seeks to place in the state constitution language defining marriage as the union of man and woman. The question asked of voters reads: “Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to provide that only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in Minnesota?” Same-sex marriage is already illegal in Minnesota and would remain illegal even if the proposed marriage amendment fails. As with all proposed amendments, leaving the ballot question unmarked translates into a “no” vote. The Republican-controlled Legislature passed the marriage amendment last session. Although Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton opposes it, governors cannot veto proposed constitutional amendments. Debate on the proposed amendments has been emotional. Amendment supporters object to same-sex marriage for religious, legal, and cultural reasons. In one legislative hearing, Catholic Bishop John Quinn of the Diocese of Winona spoke of same-sex marriage as an “untested social experiment.” But House District 57B candidate Jeff Wilfahrt of Rosemount spoke of his dead son, Spc. Andrew Wilfahrt, 31, a gay soldier, killed by insurgents in Afghanistan. “On the battlefield, both heteros and homosexuals bleed red. I cannot imagine

what those last moments of life must have been for him,” Wilfahrt said. Marriage amendment proponents believe adding the language to the state constitution will fend off legal challenges in court to the state Defense of Marriage Act. An attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota said earlier this year that passage of the amendment would indeed make it unfeasible to challenge state DOMA law in state court on the grounds the law violates equal protection rights afford by the state constitution. Legal challenges could still be made in federal court, they noted. In general, Democrats opposed the marriage amendment while, in general, Republicans supported it.

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This is a summary of the ISD 192 Regular School Board Meeting on Monday, September 24, 2012 with full text available for public inspection on the District website at www.farmington.k12.mn.us or District Office at 421 Walnut Street, Farmington, MN 55024. Chair Lee called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Members McKnight, Lee, Sauser, Burke, Treakle, Singewald and Superintendent Haugen were present as well as other staff and community members. Superintendent Haugen shared the good news and gave an update on Board Candidate Forums and the $10,000 Grant from Americas Farmers Grow Rural Education Programs sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. The following Consent Agenda items were approved: September Claims and Accounts, Certified Employments, Certified Resignations, Certified Leave of Absences, Non-Certified Employments, Non-Certified Resignations, Non-Certified Change of Status, Extra-Curricular Employments, 09/10/12 Board Work Session Minutes, and gifts and donations. Reports and communications approved: MMR (Multiple Measures Rating) Report. Administrative Actions approved: Resolution authorizing the sale of general obligation school building bonds, Series 2012D, Proposed Property Tax Levy Payable 2013, and AMSD Membership. First Reading of Policies: Policy # IMA Acceptable Use of District Technology and Policy # IMB - Consent for Publishing Student Work and Media Release. Board members shared their remarks. Adjournment at 8:17 p.m. _____________________________________ This is a summary of the ISD 192 Special Closed Board Meeting on Monday, September 24, 2012 with full text available for public inspection on the District website at www.farmington.k12.mn.us or District Office at 421 Walnut Street, Farmington, MN 55024. Chair Lee called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Members present were Sauser, Treakle, Lee, McKnight, Singewald, Burke, Superintendent Haugen and MaryAnn Thomas. Moved to closed session pursuant to MN Statute 13D.03 to discuss labor negotiation strategy. Declared the meeting out of closed session at 6:15 pm. Motion carried. Adjournment at 6:15 p.m. _____________________________________ This is a summary of the ISD 192 Regular School Board Work Session on Monday, October 8, 2012 with full text available for public inspection on the District website at www.farmington.k12.mn.us or District Office at 421 Walnut Street, Farmington, MN 55024. Chair Lee called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Members Treakle, Sauser, Lee, Burke, Singewald and Superintendent Haugen were present as well as other staff and community members. The following Consent Agenda items were approved: Certified Resignation, Certified Leave of Absences, Non-Certified Employments, Non-Certified Resignations, Non-Certified Leave of Absences, Extra Curricular Employments and 09/24/12 School Board Meeting Minutes. Work Session Discussion Topics: iPad Early Adopters Update, 2013-2014 Budget Planning, and Board Retreat Schedule. Due to the observance of Veterans Day on Monday, November 12th the Board will have its November work session on Wednesday, November 14th.. Adjournment at 7:40 p.m. 3204266 11/2/12

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Tiger football to play for section title Farmington football tops Minneapolis Southwest 49-35 by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK

For the first time in six years, the Farmington football team will play in a section championship on Friday night, one game away from the state tournament. The last time the Tigers came this close was in 2006 when Farmington lost to Rosemount in the final. The Tigers will play at top-seeded Apple Valley at 7 p.m. on Friday night for in the Section 3-5A championship. The winner will play at 7 p.m. on Nov. 9 at Griffin Stadium in St. Paul against either Totino-Grace or Spring Lake Park. “They’re a tough team,” Farmington head coach Mark Froehling said of Apple Valley. “I know they like to run the football and they have some fast guys. We’re going to have to tackle well. They’re going to be a great challenge. We’re going to have to get healthy and play great assignment football and make them work for everything they get.” Apple Valley defeated St. Louis Park 38-14 last weekend to advance to the finals.

The Eagles are in the midst of the team’s best season in years with a 7-2 record. The losses have come against Eastview and Prior Lake, two 6A teams that are also still alive in playoffs. “I know they’re a tough team, but they better be prepared because we’re coming,” Farmington quarterback Darren Beenken said. “Our goal from day one is state. We want to go there. How we’ll do, we’ll see, but we want to go to state.” With a win, the Tigers would qualify for state for the first time since 2003. The Tigers are riding high after defeating Minneapolis Southwest 49-35 in the semifinal on Saturday. The Tigers weren’t necessarily expecting a shootout, but with the score tied at 35 by the end of the third quarter, the Tigers players had a choice. “We wanted to control the football as much as possible to keep the ball out of their hands,” Froehling said. “They’re fast to the ball and run so well. They really stacked the box to stop the run, but that opened up

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Farmington’s Mason Gaylord (22) pulls down one of two fourth quarter interceptions that proved key in a 49-35 victory over Minneapolis Southwest in the Section 3-5A semifinal game on Oct. 27. some things in the passing ing trouble getting Southgame. I think both teams west to punt the ball in the scored more than I would third quarter, so they took have anticipated, but I was the ball away instead in the happy with the way we re- fourth. sponded at the end.” Mason Gaylord secured The defense has hav- two of the most important

interceptions of his career in the fourth quarter and Nick Ruark recovered a fumble. “I was proud of the kids for stepping up,” Froehling said. “Getting the turnovers really helped. It was a nice way to respond.” Gaylord was filling in at safety after Reid Taubenheim, who is also the team’s kicker and punter, suffered a concussion in the first half. His status for Friday’s game was unknown. “We’ll put him through the usual tests,” Froehling said. “We probably won’t know until later in the week.” The offense was having trouble running the ball particularly in the first half, but Beenken took control in the fourth quarter in perhaps his best game of his career throwing for 311 yards and five touchdowns. “I was sitting on the sideline in the fourth quarter and knew this is when quarterbacks are made,” Beenken said. “I just wanted the ball in my hands.” He tossed two touchdowns to Mackinley Bas-

sett in the fourth quarter to secure the victory. Bassett caught three touchdowns in the game. Johnny Dittman and CJ Wynings caught the others, and Tyler VanWinkle led in receiving yards with 107. The Tigers never went away from rushing, though, with Derek Klotter putting up 143 yards on 38 carries. The Tiger defense gave up 328 yards and more touchdowns than they would have liked, but Minneapolis Southwest, playing in the Minneapolis City Conference, was a bit of an unknown for the Tigers. The players knew Southwest had a good record thanks to heavy ranks of play makers. “Coming in I didn’t know what to expect,” Beenken said. “We scouted them against Jefferson. We saw they had speed. We knew they’d be tough.” Mason Auge led the team with 9.5 tackles and a sack. John LeBlod added 2.5 sacks. Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Panthers one game away from state North volleyball sweeps Eastview in section semifinal by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK

Throughout the years, the Section 3AAA volleyball final often features two of the top-ranked teams in the state vying for one spot at state. It’s certainly the case this year with No. 1-ranked Lakeville North taking on No. 2 Eagan in the section final at 7 p.m. Saturday at Park of Cottage Grove. Whoever wins will be favored in the Class AAA state tournament beginning Nov. 8 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. The teams played each other already once this season with the Panthers coming away with a 3-1 victory on Oct. 16. Lakeville North head coach Walt Weaver expects it to be extremely close again. “They have all kinds of weapons,” he said. “There are no weaknesses. I’m sure everyone is expecting a very strong match. Those two teams are as close to even as they’re going to get.” Even though the Panthers have defeated Eagan once, Weaver is expecting the unexpected. “You hope you don’t make the same kind of mistakes, but the game

won’t be the same,” Weaver said. “There’s always a different kid who plays well and other nights it might not be there. We’ve got to be ready for whatever they bring.” Outside hitter Alyssa Goehner, who had 35 kills in the win against Eagan, feels the team has a quiet confidence about them and even though they beat Eagan already, they’re not taking them lightly. “There’s no doubt they’re going to come back super strong,” Goehner said. “We just have to come in relaxed and confident. It’s going to be hard, but I have confidence of every single girl on the team. “Coming into this tournament it’s all about composure and bringing your game. If you come in nervous, you might as well just leave.” It was all business in Lakeville North’s 3-0 sweep over Eastview in the Section 3AAA semifinal on Tuesday night at Park of Cottage Grove. Eastview gave the Panthers a few runs with the team’s defensive specialist Taylor Shile digging the team out of many situations. The teams were even after a few volleys, but when the scores got in the teens, Lakeville North pulled away winning 25-17, 25-

17, 25-19. “I thought Eastview played just awesome,” Weaver said. “But this is a very strong group of kids. They work hard all the time. Eastview to me, I don’t think they could have brought a better match. They brought a lot of great defense.” In game three, the Panthers went on a 7-2 run to close out Eastview’s season. The girls never got too high when things were clicking and never got too low when Eastview tied it up. They were always focused on either getting the ball back or scoring again. “I think they’ve usually looked at how do we get the ball back,” Weaver said. “You play every volley. Everybody is good now. They never let any of those generic things get to them.” Goehner led the way with 19 kills and 14 digs. Haley Walker had a big match with nine kills and Sami Flattum helped out with eight. It was a finely-tuned machine between setter Erica Handley (43 assists) and defensive specialist Laura Larson (15 digs). Lakeville North has qualified for state the past two seasons winning it all for the first time in 2010.

Panthers stunned at state White Bear Lake ends Lakeville North girls soccer’s quest for state title

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Lakeville North’s Simone Kolander (16) fights for control against White Bear Lake in the Class AA state semifinal 1-0 overtime loss on Tuesday at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. To view a slideshow of the game, visit www.SunThisweek. com. set piece,” Ozturk said. “You could tell that was something they practice. It was a fabulous finish on their part.” The Panthers’ prospects didn’t look good when senior captain and defensive star Lauren Brownrigg went down with an injury late in overtime. At first it appeared serious, but she shook it off and tried to get back into the game. Before she could, White Bear Lake got the winning goal.

Cougars fall short in 20-7 loss to Irish by Andy Rogers

by Andy Rogers There’s a reason people yell “goal” extremely loudly after scoring in soccer. It’s because sometimes they’re really hard to get. The Lakeville North girls soccer team knows that a little too well after falling to White Bear Lake 1-0 in the Class AA semifinal Tuesday afternoon at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. It was one of those alltoo-common soccer games where one team outplays the other, but the underdog comes through at the end. After 85 minutes of play, Lakeville North had the upper hand over White Bear Lake with more shots (10-6), shots on goal (4-1), corner kicks (6-3) and more scoring chances. “We didn’t capitalize on our opportunities,” Lakeville North head coach Bulut Ozturk said. “We had chances when we played the ball wide, but we just couldn’t pick out players. “(White Bear Lake was) very organized and they defended really well. They won a lot of 50-50 balls. I told the girls if we lose, it’s going to be on a set piece.” In overtime, White Bear Lake took advantage of a corner kick. The Bears’ Madison Scheer ball-faked and slid the ball to the net, ending the game. “It was a well-rehearsed

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Lakeville North’s Janae Neuenschwander (5) goes for the kill against Eastview in the Section 3AAA semifinal on Tuesday at Park of Cottage Grove. The Panthers will play Eagan for the right to go to state at 7 p.m. on Saturday at Park.

“We tried to get her back in but the ref wouldn’t allow it at the end there,” Ozturk said. “It definitely hurt not having her in there.” The loss sent Lakeville North to the third-place game against Blaine at 8 a.m. on Thursday. Visit www.SunThisweek.com for an update and a slideshow from the game. Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Just about every team goes through it once per year, but it’s still never easy. The Lakeville South football season came to an end on Friday with a 20-7 loss to Rosemount, but the players couldn’t help but wonder what could have been. At the start of the fourth quarter it was still scoreless and anyone’s game. But once Rosemount broke through to score, things went south for the Cougars. “It’s the same thing for us all season long,” head coach Larry Thompson said. “We’ve played great, but when things go bad for us we just can’t come back.” It was a game of misses and costly mistakes for the Cougars. Rosemount fumbled the ball four times but recovered each time. On one occasion, Rosemount’s Ali Al-Khatib fumbled it away to a South defender, only to regain possession and run 57 yards for a touchdown. “We finally recover (a fumble) and they steal it back from us and run for a touchdown,” Thompson said. In the first half, the Cougars were winning the fieldposition battle, but it didn’t translate into points. It appeared the Cougars advanced to the 5-yard line in the first half on a catch by Tyler Lattery, but the long

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Lakeville South’s quarterback Brenon Larson-Gulsvig (16) hurries his throw in a 20-7 playoff loss on Oct. 26 at Rosemount. pass play was called back because of a penalty. “That’s a huge play for us,” Thompson said. “This group, sometimes when things go bad they can’t bounce back.” In the fourth quarter, Rosemount made a couple of big plays to take a 13-0 lead. The Cougars moved deep into Rosemount’s territory before Irish defensive back Jeremy Macchitelli intercepted a pass at the 5-yard line. A few plays later, Al-Khatib made it 20-0. Late in the game, Brendon Larson-Gulsvig, who had 137 yards passing, found Luke Iverson open for a 7-yard score, but it was no time to celebrate for the Cougars, who were still down 20-7. Thompson said he was proud of his team’s efforts,

but was frustrated with the missed opportunities. “We had some great senior kids and they did everything we asked them to do,” Thompson said. “It’s just a matter of sometimes it just doesn’t bounce your way.” After the game he reminded his players some things are more important. “I told them, you’re all walking off this field, you’re all leaving, and you’re walking. Dillon Borowitz isn’t,” Thompson said. “Remember, it’s just a game even though it’s awful frustrating what happened.” Borowitz was a projected starter on defense but suffered a neck injury in an accident during the summer. He was named homecoming king this fall.

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Lakeville girls to run at state yet again by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK

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Lakeville North’s Jamiah Newell (3), who rushed for 80 yards and two touchdowns, finds room to run in a rout over Eagan last week. The Lakeville North football team defeated Eagan 48-21 on Friday with a heavy dose of big plays with four touchdowns coming off plays of 26 yards or more. Quarterback Zach Creighton threw for 227 yards and four touchdowns and ran for 91 yards and a touchdown. Ben Blake was his favorite target with 135 yards receiving. The Panthers will welcome the No. 5 seed from Section 4-6A Roseville to town at 7 p.m. on Friday. The Raiders are coming off a 21-14 victory against White Bear Lake on Oct. 26. The team is led by Jacques Perra, who has thrown for more than 1,700 yards and 12 touchdowns this season. The Raiders spread the ball around with five players rushing for more than 100 yards and seven players with more than 10 catches. The winner will advance to the Class 6A seeded bracket state tournament with the quarterfinal games Nov. 8-9 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

Lakeville girls have dominated the Section 1AA race for years and 2012 was no different. The girls from Lakeville North and South crowded the finish line early at Owatonna on Oct. 25. Lakeville South won the race with 41 points and Lakeville North finished second with 79 meaning both teams qualify for the Class AA state meet this Saturday at St. Olaf College in Northfield. The Lakeville North girls team have qualified for state every year since 2001 stretching back to when it was just Lakeville High School. This is also the fifth time Lakeville South has qualified since the school opened. Lakeville North’s Taylor Perkins was the section champion with a time of 14 minutes, 50.7 seconds and Lakeville South’s Kaytlyn Larson wasn’t far behind at second place. This will be Perkins’ seventh trip to the state cross country meet since helping

the Panthers place fifth at state in 2007 as a seventhgrader. The top 15 featured the top five Lakeville South runners. Annie Brekken was about 20 seconds behind Larson coming in third. Erin Kilbride finished eighth, Jenny Machaj 13th and Megan Lubow 15th. Patty Jo English was the fastest sixth runner on any team by a long shot coming in 18th, and Mariah Gallagher wrapped it up coming in 34th while most team’s seventh runners finished a minute and a half later. Lakeville South was the runner-up at state behind Monticello last season, third in 2010 and fourth in 2009. The next Panther finisher behind Perkins was Danielle Bellino at 16th. She was running with teammate Emma Drangsveit close behind at 17th. Elle Severson (17th), Taylor Loth (24th), Mackenzie Teague (27th) and Riley Broughten (33rd) all finished within 30 seconds of each other. Lakeville North was 14th at state last season.

In the boys section meet, the Lakeville North boys team only had one qualifier, but it was no less a thrill. The Panthers finished fourth as a team and Lakeville South 11th. Only the top two teams move on to state, but individual runners have a chance to qualify. The fastest eight times from teams outside of the top two teams qualify. Lakeville North’s Jason Windhorn finished 1.1 seconds ahead of Owatonna’s Spencer Versteeg to place 12th and secure a spot at the state meet. The rest of the Panthers ran as a pack finishing in the 30s, two seconds apart including Kyle Binder (33rd), Corey Peterson (35th), Luke Anderson (36th) and Justin Hanson (38th). Lakeville South’s top runner was Wali Ibrahim coming in 27th. He was chased by Noah Hanson (41st), Mitchell Miller (62nd), Justin Willard (67th) and Matt Schiroo (71st). Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com

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Christian Life School wins third straight title Anna Larson reaches 1,000 career kills SUN THISWEEK

The Christian Life School volleyball team won its third straight Christian Athletic League Championship last week with a victory over Rochester Area Christian Home Educators. It was one of many highlights for the team this season. “We’re just real impressed with them,” head coach Denise Larson said. “We lost three seniors last year, but our senior leadership has been fantastic. They’re a really calm team. We had quite a few challenges. Teams gave us their best game in the championship, but we held on.” The girls were 20-2 on the season including 16-0

in the Christian Athletic League. Senior middle hitter Anna Larson, who has been playing on varsity since eighth grade, reached 1,000 kills earlier this season in a match against Shattuck-St. Mary’s. She was also voted alltournament for the third time. “She’s been a leader in terms of being mentally tough,” Denise Larson said. “The amount of time she’s put in the offseason has been phenomenal.” Shaley Zweber also was named all-tournament and all-league, and Victoria Cross was named honorable mention all-league. Christian Life School is located in Farmington and

Two Tigers heading to state Hyytinen, Pacheco qualify for state cross country by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK

The fastest eight times from teams outside of the top two teams qualify. Pacheco was the eighth. Overall the boys and girls each finished sixth as a team out of 16 teams. On the boys side, Adam Wallenta (26th), Alex Hart (47th), Tyler Lerbakken (48th), Sean Dougherty (72nd), Clayton Webb (91st) and Caleb Eiffert (97th) helped the team secure the sixth spot. On the girls side, Sofia Chadwick (20th), Sami Hyytinen (54th), Maria Kiminski (55th), Maricella Pacheco (57th), Alexis Johnson (76th) and Alexandra Laube (88th) pushed the team ahead of the pack.

Two Farmington cross country runners were fast enough at the Section 1AA meet last weekend in Owatonna to be included among the best high school runners Minnesota has to offer. Justin Hyytinen qualified for state placing third at the Section 1AA meet. He was about seven seconds behind winner Jack Benning from Hastings. He will run at St. Olaf College in Northfield on Saturday at the Class AA state meet. Maricia Pacheco will join in at St. Olaf running in the girls race after a thrilling finish at sections. She finished 12th at the Section 1AA meet about Andy Rogers can be reached one second ahead of the at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com next girl hoping to qualify. or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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King Sleigh BR Set: Leather hdbrd, nitestands, drssr, $1600. 612-751-0129

Oak Round Kitchen Tble & 4 Chairs, Colored 32” TV, Best Offer 952-322-1352 Sofa, chrs, china cab, rocker desks, bookcs, end tbl, lamp

November 3rd 9am-4pm

Best offer. 952-432-0524

• Over 25 crafters and artisans • Coffee & warm rolls in the AM • Bake Sale • Delicious lunch • Chocolate Lover’s Fantasy

Suede Couch $900 w/2 chrs & ottomans. 6 yrs old. Great cond. Has stain res. Treatment. Wayne 651343-1313

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Lutheran Church of the Ascension 1801 East Cliff Road Burnsville, MN 952-890-3412

Misc. For Sale

Gulbransen Theatre Church Organ Vintage Model M-5 Transistor Organ. Great cond. $300/bo Wayne 651-343-1313

Sponsored by Ascension Women’s Guild www.ascensionburnsville.org

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32nd Annual

Misc. Wanted

Buying Old Trains & Toys

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

952-933-0200

2012

3600

Nov. 1 - 4 Nov. 8 - 11 Nov. 15 - 18

3603

Thursdays & Fridays 10am-8pm Saturdays & Sundays 10am-6pm Last Sunday closes at 4pm

Located in the southwest quadrant of Cliff Road and 35E, directly behind the Cliff Road Burger King. Featuring New Artisans plus Returning Favorites! We will be collecting food shelf donations for the Eagan Resource Center. Please bring a non-perishable food or personal hygiene item to donate at the door!

Offering you handcrafted and carefully selected items for your home and gift giving. No strollers please.

3665

3810

Boutique NOV. 7–25, 2012

Weekdays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30am–8:00pm Saturdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00am–6:00pm Sundays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00am–5:00pm

Closed Thanksgiving Day November 21 & 25: closing at 3pm

For more information call Carrie Staples

612-414-6045 WWW.LNHDBOUTIQUES.COM

Plymouth

Leisure Sporting Goods & Misc

Treadmill Exerciser, gently used $200 or BO. Call 952-884-0405

3970

11840 60th St. N Stillwater, MN 55082

Apple Valley

Moving Sale 11/9 -10 (9-5) Snowblower, mower, applcs. 4375 Juneau Ln. No.

3700

www.hollyhouseboutique.com The Holly House ... THE ULTIMATE BOUTIQUE!

Located at Applewood Hills Golf Course

Garage Sales next week

AV Moving Sale! 12998 Eastview Ct. Nov. 7, 8 & 9th 9-3pm. Furn, etc. 952-3224105

The Crossing Shopping Center 1964 Rahn Cliff Court, Eagan, MN

AV Renovated TH! Conv. loc! Walking trls, school Sr. Ctr, 2BR/ 1.5 BA, Fplc., W/D, lg. Kitch, $1200+utils. 651-437-8627

QN. PILLOWTOP SET

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

Pets

Duplexes/Dbl Bungalows For Rent

On Prior Lk: Upper unit $1495/mo. Lower unit $1295/mo. Elec, gas & water incl. Both 2 BR, 1 BA. No pets/smk. Avl now. 612-499-0697

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Rental Information

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

5700

Storage

Wanted to Rent (nr Richfield/Blmgtn area) single garage stall for winter season. Call Dick 612-866-5507

5800

Roommates Wanted

Home by north Prior Lake Prvt, Furn LL w/BA 2 car gar. $550/mo+½ util. prefer mature prof. w/healthy lifestyle 612-270-7859

6400

Apartments & Condos For Rent

Farmington 1BR Heat paid. Gar. avl. No pets. 612-670-4777

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Pets

DON’T LET COOPER PASS YOU BY!

POOF! Sell your stuff in

River Valley Boutiques

Sun•Thisweek

Holiday 2012 Show ❘ November 8-18

Classifieds and watch it

10 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri • 10 am - 7:00 pm Thurs 10 am - 6:00 pm Sat • 10 am - 4:00 pm Sun

Please join us for a unique shopping experience! Over 90 artisans and we stock new items daily. No strollers please. Seasonal & Non-Seasonal|Gift Items|Home Decor Jewelry & Accessories|Edibles & More For more information contact Jodi: 612-247-0600, Janine: 612-532-3255 or email: rivervalleyboutique@gmail.com or visit www.rivervalleyboutique.weebly.com

disappear! 952

New Prague Golf Course Clubhouse 400 Lexington Ave., New Prague, MN

9000

9020

Townhomes for Sale

Manufactured Homes

Employment 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.

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Health Care

PCA

PCA positions available in Burnsville for a quadriplegic client. Shifts are 10:30am-4:30pm and 5:30pm-11:30pm, 7 days/week. All ADL's included. Experience and commitment to the job necessary. Call Molly with All Home Health at (952)814-7400.

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

20 Immediate Openings for experienced equipment operators North & South Metro $15-$25/hr. DOE Skid Loader Operators Snowplow Driver Wheel Loader Operators Call for applications at

952-403-9012.

Drug Free. Email resumes to: concierge@ curbsidelawn.com FT Staff- Opportunity Services, Shakopee, MN. Looking for a FT Staff to provide direct services to adults with disabilities. Job duties include: job coaching, providing transp. (in comp. vehicle) Competitive wages, and benefits. Must have a min. of High School Diploma and a clean driving record. Visit our website for more info. And to apply www.oppserv.org Property Caretaker Team, Lakeville. Right candidates will be friendly, professional and have excellent customer service skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. Responsible for a wide array of duties involved in overseeing the community. Talented caretaking TEAM for Connelly Community. Resumes@summit-mgt.com

7100

Set-Up CNC Lathe Machinist Needed, Fridley, MN. Live Tooling and MultiAxis Experience Required. We are a high quality job shop with full benefits. Competitive Pay. First Shift. Full Time. Apply via e-mail. Brenk Brothers Inc. miked@brenkbrothers.com ACCOUNTANT Experienced. A/P, A/R, & AIA Construction Billing. Prior Lake Office. Good Pay & Benefits. Email Resume to: jason@ gmnorthrup.com

Real Estate

Lakeville/Apple ValleyBorder: 2 BR, 1 BA all appliances, C/A, Pets OK. $16,200 Financing 612-581-3833

Commercial Properties Space

Customer Service

Small Apple Valley sales office seeks a dependable person with excellent comm/customer service skills. Must be organized, able to work in a fast paced team environment & have problem solving skills. Responsibilities include: Phones, AR, AP, email, data entry, order processing, shipping. Will be cross trained in all areas of office duties. M-F, 9:00-5:30. Email resume to jeanette@ chromtech.com or fax to 952/431-6345 Large Pickup, Cargo Van Or Dock Truck Locally owned transportation company needs contractors for metro deliveries. Need 2002 or newer vehicle, good driving record, DOT physical, solid English and customer relations skills. Great commission rates! Whether you have a lot of experience or just a little, call Jim at Elite Transportation 763785-0124 weekdays for more info. Or go to

www.elitetran sportationsys.com and click on OPPORTUNITIES

Drivers

Full-time OTR, Van/ Reefer. Minimum 2 yrs required. Late Model equipment. Regional/ Long haul. Weekend Home time. .38 cents/mile starting wage. Call Nik: 651-325-0307

Finish Carpenters

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

846-2000

Help Wanted/ Full Time

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

The City of Burnsville is currently accepting applications for the position of:

Communications Specialist (Full Time)

Starting Salary: $22.94 - $26.56/hour DOQ. Applicants must complete an on-line application to be considered. For complete job description and to apply, please visit the website at: www.burnsville.org. Closing date for applications is 11/13/12. An AA/EEO Employer

HVAC Foreman 10/26/2012

Bauernfeind Goedtel is seeking an individual to join its growing HVAC Installation team and provide quality service to an established customer base. The individual must have strong leadership skills, ability to manage and have prior HVAC supervisory experience. This position is responsible for on site management of a project to successful completion, including planning, organizing, and coordination of materials/equipment. Please apply in person or send resume to:

Bauernfeind Goedtel 15760 Acorn Trail Faribault, MN 55021 EOE

Lead Teller Merchants Bank, Lakeville, is seeking a Lead Teller. We are looking for a proven leader who is comfortable proactively developing and maintaining customer relationships. The ideal candidate would have supervisory or leadership experience and previous Teller experience. Job duties include completing banking transactions, relationship building with customers, and supervising Teller staff. Must be able to work under pressure and have good judgment. Excellent customer relations, cash handling, and sales skills required. Apply in person at Merchants Bank, Lakeville, or send a cover letter and resume to: Merchants Bank, Attn: Nicole, HR, PO Box 248, Winona, MN 55987, or e-mail to nldanielson@merchantsbank.com. EOE/AA

Due to continued growth, our busy client company, located in Shakopee is seeking reliable employees.

PRODUCTION LINE WORKERS

Now Hiring!

1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts Weekend Shifts also Available

jobs@awardstaffing.com

For immediate consideration, please call the Chaska office to schedule an apt.

Warehouse/Packaging/ Assembly All shifts. Entry level to skilled positions available. Email resume to: or call (952)924-9000 for more info.

OTR Flatbed Driver $1200 sign on bonus. Home weekends. Late model equipment. Full benefits. Drivers can take their truck home. Allow one small pet. Commercial Transload of MN, Fridley, MN. Contact Pete: psandmann@ ctm-truck.com or 763-571-9508 Social Services

FT Program Manager/QDDP SHAKOPEE

Established 4 bed home in Shakopee w/ 4 fun, active young ladies w/ mild/ mod. DD/MI dual diagnoses & seizures. Prefer QDDP eligibility with 4 yr eligible degree and 1 yr related exp, and 1 yr supervisory exp. Driver's License, clean record required. Comp salary & benefits - 35 hrs wk. Send Resume w/Cover Letter: DianeK@ thomasalleninc.com www.thomasalleninc.com AA/EOE

7100

Commercial Properties Space

Commercial Space for Rent AVAILABLE NOW

Located at: 14345 Biscayne Ave., Rosemount, MN

Help Wanted/ Full Time

9100

DRIVER W/ VEHICLE

$3500.00 per month plus utilities

9100

Last Hope, Inc. (651) 463-8747

Don’t miss this seasonal boutique

7600

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Please call 612-309-1566

See more info on www.last-hope.org or come to the adoption at the Apple Valley Petco this Saturday from 11-3 to see him and many dogs and cats waiting for permanent homes!

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

7000

9100

Includes 500 sq. ft. of Ofﬁce Space, 4500 sq. ft. of Shop Space, 7500+ sq. ft. of Outdoor Storage (screened and fenced), and approximately 4500 sq. ft. of parking area.

Cooper is a big and hairy 4-year-old Newfee mix! He is active, and good with cats, kids and dogs! Cooper is housebroken, too. Don’t let this one pass you by! Adoption fee $275.

3050

RENTS START AT 1 BR $690 – 2BR $790 $150 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT Rosewood Manor 14599 Cimarron Ave. Rosemount 651-423-2299

8100

Family Care

4 x 8 x 16. Free delivery & stack. 612-867-6813

3160

Apple Valley TH Nr MN Zoo. Avl 12/1. 1BR, dw, w/d, Grbg disp., Wood burning FP, patio, AC, tuck under gar, wtr & grbg incl $760/mo, $740 dep+ $35 app fee. Connie or Nancy 651-882-8824

4000

OAK & BIRCH, 2 YRS DRIED

Mixed Hardwood - 2 yrs dried. 4'x8'x16” for $120; or 2/$220. Delivered & stacked Call 612-486-2674

Apartments & Condos For Rent

TH/Northfield 3 BR, 2 BA, 1400sf, new remod. $76,000 612-298-7282

5200

FIREWOOD

6400

Peeka & Boo, 2 sweet & beautiful, bro & sis, orange tabby cats, together only to a special loving home. All tests/shots/spay/neut. $75 for both. Vet. refs. req'd. Call Jerry 952-888-9524

763-238-5254

Craft & Bake Sale

Trimming & Removal Free Estimates & Insured

Fireplace & Firewood

Quantity discounts.

Sat, November 3 (9am-3pm) Faith Lutheran Church

612-275-2574

Contact Jeanne at

952-392-6875

Exquisite 18th and 19th Century English Mahogany & Walnut antiques. Call for details: 612-462-4680 or 612-462-4777

Agriculture/ Animals/Pets

3900

To Place Your Sale Ad

3150

paulbunyantreeserviceinc.com

AJ's Tree Service

Estate Sales

Deadline: Mondays at 3pm

Antiques

3010

Collectibles & Art

Free Appraisal, Will Travel.

651-338-5881

Absolute Tree Service Exper. prof., lic., Ins. Reas. rates.

Pleasant View Memorial Gardens Burnsville: Gethsemane Garden, Sect 12-D, Lot 1 & 2 (2 spaces, 2 vaults & 1 memorial) $1,400/BO.

Buying Coin Collections

Window Cleaning 651-646-4000

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

Tree Service

For Sale: 4 Lots Glenhaven Good Samaritan Garden $6,500/BO. 320-243-3165

3110

Call Jeff for STUMP REMOVAL

2620

Bloomington Cemetery 2 plots priced at $1200 each Call 952-884-0868

605-880-5966 605-886-4884

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

NOVAK STUMP REMOVAL Free Est Lic/Ins 952-888-5123

3 Lots in Dawn Valley Memorial Park $1,200, or best offer. Call 952-928-8943

Glen Haven: 2 lots, 2 vaults, 1 headstone, $3000 952-451-2741 952-929-1296

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

Free Ests. 952-890-2403

Cemetery Lots

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

(952) 368-4898 1580 White Oak, Ste. 150, Chaska

Be a Program Director

Be a Role Model Be a leader.

Do you have a desire to lead people and work with adults with developmental disabilities and/ or a mental illness diagnosis? Opal Services has a Program Director position available overseeing the management of 4 residential group homes located in Dakota County. This individual will office in Eagan.

Be appreciated.

Opal provides: competitive salary ranging from $40,000 to $47,000 based on experience plus an excellent benefits package. Qualified candidates must have either: 4yr degree in a related field, 2yrs ft work exp. w/ like clients & 1yr supervisor exp. in a group home setting; or 2 yr degree in a related field, 3yrs ft work exp. w/ like clients & I yr supervisor exp. in a group home setting; or a diploma in community-based DD services, 3 yrs ft work exp. w/ like clients & 1yr supervisor exp. in a group home setting. Interested? Email your resume and cover letter to jobs@opalhomeservices.com. All applicants will be asked to fill out an application packet which can be obtained on our website www.opalhomeservices.com or by stopping by to complete an application at 4635 Nicols Road, Suite 100, Eagan, MN 55122; 651-454-8501 EOE

Inside Sales Account Executive Join our professional sales team and be proud of the products you represent. Sun Newspapers has an immediate opening for an inside sales account executive at our Eden Prairie location. • Be part of a winning team • Enjoy selling once again • Thrive in a setting where you can succeed • Take advantage of great benefits • Fun/Professional workplace If you are organized, proficient on a computer, have exceptional phone skills and a desire to learn, you have found your next career. Send your resume to: Pam Miller at pam.miller@ecm-inc.com

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20A

November 2, 2012 SUN THISWEEK - Farmington - Lakeville

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Social Services

Thomas Allen Inc.

PROGRAM MANAGER Burnsville Hours: 37 hours/week, Flexible, Benefit Eligible Responsibilities: Overall management of a home serving 4 women with DD, writing and revising programs, assist in overseeing medical needs, monitor meds, hire, train, and supervise staff. Qualifications: Must be a DC with 2 years experience working with DD or a Qualified Developmental Disability Professional with 1 year experience with persons with DD, Exp w/ behaviors & psych meds pref'd, DL., Clean record, & insurance. Contact: Katya@ thomasalleninc.com Visit us at www.thomasalleninc.com

Tool and Die Maker

BL, MN manufacturing co. has an immediate Tool & Die position in our Powder Metal division. Day shift, M-F, 7am-3:30pm. Qualified individuals will be responsible for building & repairing all types of tooling, fixtures & dies. Tool/Die Certification required/EDM Wire experience preferred. Send resume w/ salary requirements to: FMS Corp, 8635 Harriet Ave. S., BL, MN 55420, fax: (952)888-7978 or email to: mbronson@ fmscorporation.com

Ofﬁce Employment

Our highly successful Dodge-Ram Dealership is looking for an individual to join our office team. This full time position will be responsible for account receivable, payables, payroll, human resources and other office functions. Send resume to: ccarlson@ dodgeofburnsville.com or stop in to complete an application. Dodge of Burnsville 12101 Hwy. 35W South Burnsville, MN 55337

9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

Skid Steer Operators, Burnsville. Part time snow removal position. Reliable, own transportation and drug free. Possible long hours and some shoveling, $15-$18/hr. LADCjobs@gmail.com Medical Clinic Cleaning, Eagan. Position is 30 hrs/wk starting after 7:30PM & requires working every day. 4.75 hr shifts on weekdays and 2 hr shifts Sat/Sun. $10.00/hr + raises. Very nice work setting and no experience required. Apply Online www.bweclean.com PCA, Great Opportunities Lakeville Elko Area. Great Company! Competitive pay. Flexible schedules. Call 952-898-4911 Fax 952898-3088, or email Kris@ superiorhomecare.org PT CNA/Exp PCA Wanted: Hrs will vary. Burnsville. 952-807-5102

9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

Fantasy Gifts Salesclerk

Burnsville location 2125 Highway 13 Evenings and weekends. Part time, set schedule. Applications at store or Send resume to: Helpwanted@ fantasygifts.com

9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

Social Services

Program Counselors Shakopee Thomas Allen, Inc.

Reorganization of staffing pattern resulted in 3 new positions in this stable home that has been in business for 11 yrs. w/many long-term, exp. staff team. Join Us! Godfather's Pizza is ac- Hours: Wk 1: Sun 8:30acepting applications for 430p and Wed 4p-9p, plus the following part-time Wk 2: Wed 4p-9p and Sat crew positions: Front and 830a-430p. OR Wk 1: Sat Back of House Crew, 10a-4p plus Wk 2: Sun Day and Evening Deliv- 10a-4p. OR Wk 1: Sun ery Drivers and Shift 430p-1030p and Fri 4pSupervisor positions. 10p, plus Wk 2: Sat 430pPart-time positions only, 11p. OR Wk 1: Sat 9a-5p Day and Evening hours plus Wk 2: Sun 430pavailable, Must be avail- 1030p. 18 + , valid driver license, able to work weekends. clean record. One year exp We offer competitive pay, w/ adults with disabilities flexible hours and a great is desired, preferably in a working environment. group home setting, exp Candidates must have ex- with seizure disorder/ cellent customer service personality disorder a skills and a solid work his- plus! Wage: $14.01per/hr tory. Previous experience Send Resume: a plus. Michellel@ Apply in person at: 850 W thomasalleninc.com County Rd 42, Burnsville www.thomasalleninc.com Only the best candidates AA/EOE will be contacted for interviews Temporary PT Help EOE Wanted: Donna's Cleaning is hiring, 1-2 days per week. Transportation necessary. 952-892-6102 NEWSPAPER GRAPHIC ARTIST Part-time 20 hours per week. This position requires skills in advertising design and typography, good proofreading, attention to detail and the ability to work under tight deadlines. Proficiency Adobe Creative Suite on the Mac. Ability to learn and handle technical issues with electronic files a plus. ECM – SUN MEDIA GROUP 10917 Valley View Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Contact: Mike Erickson, Production Manager Email: mike.erickson@ ecm-inc.com

Market Research Firm: Seeks detail oriented people to edit mystery shop reports online. Excellent spelling, grammar and phone skills a must! Paid online training; flex PT hours; pay averages $12-14 per hour. Requires min of 4hrs/day M-F & 1 wknd / mo. Those fluent in French encouraged to apply. Email resume & cover letter to: QEApps@BestMark.com

PT Custodian

Shepherd of the Valley Interim Structure. Need flexible avail. Day/eve/wkend shifts Full job descrip. at http://www.sotv.org Contact jennifer.maxwell @sotv.org

Reimbursed Senior Volunteer Positions Lutheran Social Service of MN is looking for volunteers (age 55 & older) to serve in our Foster Grandparent or Senior Companion Programs Our volunteers receive a taxfree hourly stipend, as well as mileage reimbursement and other benefits.

Contact Melissa Grimmer at 651-310-9443 or email: Melisa.Grimmer@lssmn.org

Part Time

Front Desk

Listing/Sales Coordinator

Candidate is Capable of Multi-tasking in a Fast Paced Workplace & has Computer, Phone, Customer and Office Experience. Real Estate Experience Preferred. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY 8:15-4:30pm Must be available other weekdays as needed for sick/vacation etc.

9250

Help Wanted/ Full & Part Time

Houseaides FT & PT

Community Assisted Living is looking for FT & PT Houseaides to work in our residential homes taking care of 5/6 Seniors in Farmington & Apple Valley. We have openings on Evenings and Awake Overnights. All shifts include E/O weekend. Previous direct care experience is preferred. Call 952-440-3955 for application address.

Personal Trainer Independent Contractor, for a women-only Fitness Center in LV. Gail 952-807-2066 www. healthworksmn.com

Bingo Caller, Old Chicago Eagan, every Tues. beginning Nov. 6th 5:45pm to approx 9pm. Teri Lynn tlchesek@yahoo.com

Transportation Employment Schmitty & Sons is a full-service transportation company now hiring for:

DRIVERS

• Transit • School Bus • After School Activities

Excellent Beneﬁts & Pay Four convenient locations to apply: 3600 Blackhawk Road, Eagan 11550 Rupp Drive, Burnsville 21160 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville 22750 Pillsbury Avenue, Lakeville

Visit www.schmittyandsons.com for employment opportunities Employment - (952) 985-7516 Pre-employment drug test required - EOE

Trinity Campus is seeking: RN/LPN – PM Shift – PT

We are looking for a creative, energetic professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who has a passion for serving seniors. Candidate must have a current MN license & CPR.

Housekeeper – AM Shift – FT

Duties will include cleaning, operating equipment and assisting with laundry. Candidates must be able to work independently. Flexible day schedule includes E/O weekend.

Please apply online at: sfhs.jobdigtracker.com/careers/ Or at: Trinity Campus 3410 213th Street West Farmington, MN 55024 EEO/AA

Trinity Campus is seeking: RN/LPN – PM Shift – PT

We are looking for a creative, energetic professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who has a passion for serving seniors. Candidate must have a current MN license & CPR.

NAR – AM & PM Shifts – PT

Duties include assisting residents with their daily grooming, dining needs, ambulating and transferring residents. Long-term care and Memory care facilities. Candidates must be on the Minnesota Registry.

Seasonal Hiring

Prescription Landscape is seeking operators for plow trucks and loaders. Duties include competent operation of snowplow equipment, snowblowers, and other equipment associated with snow and ice management. Requirements include: physical labor up to and including bending, kneeling, squatting, lifting up to 50 lbs, snow shoveling, and manage flexible work schedule. We have two locations to work from - St Paul or Crystal as well as seasonal and year-round work available. Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record, pass driver's license and background check, pass drug/ alcohol pre-employment drug test and medical certification physical. Compensation may vary $15.00-$20.00 per hour pending experience. To submit an application please visit our web site www.rxlandscape.com

9500

Automotive

9614

Chevrolet

2003 Chev Impala taupe 4dr clean, mech sound $3800 /bo 952-831-3262 or 952-484-7305

9627

Ford

'95 Taurus: 142,000 mi, V6, clean, AC, new tires, runs great! $2,500. 651-636-6701

9810

Junkers & Repairable Wanted

9630

GMC

GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 2008 Crew Cab, AWD, 25800 miles, black, leather, sunroof, navigation, DVD, excellent condition, warranty, extras, $12200, sndd@netscape.com 612-3723737

9667

Pontiac

00 Grand Am: 233K, 4dr, blk, AT, AC, Kenwood stereo, Rkfrd Fos spkrs. Runs fine $1000. 612-987-1044

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! 651-769-0857

9820

Motorcycle, Moped, Motor Bike

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

9900

Vans, SUVs, & Trucks

2000 Ford Windstar

Good tires, 130M, trailer hitch, $1200. 763-535-7157 97 Dodge 4x4: Reg Cab Short Box Magnum V8. Red, 1 owner, AT, 144K, Pwr locks/windows, AC, CD, newer tires/brakes, runs gr8. Little rust, very clean! $2900 612-987-1044

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9810

Junkers & Repairable Wanted

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MOHN, from 1A owner of the shop, Mohn cut hair alone. Rice joined in the late 1990s after more than 30 years with the Navy. Tracy Henry is the latest addition, taking on his chair in 2000 after Mohn cut his hours down to two days a week. “I enjoy working here,” Rice said. After working high up at places like the Pentagon, the shop is a Godsend. “There’s no stress,” Rice said. “It’s a great atmosphere.” When Mohn, 82, opened his shop in the late 1950s/ early 1960s, Lakeville had only about 700 people. As the only barber in town, that posed a challenge. “It was hard to keep up,” he said, with a laugh. In addition to the men of the village stopping by, farmers would drive into town on their tractors for haircuts. A haircut was cheaper then, too: 75 cents com-

pared to $16 today. “Lakeville was a lot different then,” Mohn said. “The stores all closed at 5:30 p.m. every day.” Friday nights were the only time businesses stayed open. “That’s when the farmers came into town” to run errands and do business, Mohn said. There would be free movies for kids shown by the grain elevators. Those were busy nights for Mohn. “Sometimes I wouldn’t get home until 11 o’ clock at night,” he said. Mohn got his start 58 years ago as a barber in Faribault and Northfield, though he’s almost a lifelong Lakeville resident. “My uncle was a barber and he did well in it,” he said. “It has always been good to me.” He graduated from Lakeville High School in 1948. He went off to St. Olaf College in Northfield for about six months be-

fore he was drafted into the Army because of the Korean War. Mohn was assigned as a tank driver, spending his two years in Alaska. Mohn’s Barber Shop’s first location was in the former space of Gephart’s furniture store. He cut the hair of most of Lakeville’s pioneering families, including the Ericksons, Enggrens and Gepharts. He moved around a bit before settling into the current longtime spot near the post office. Over the course of the 53 years, Mohn’s customers have loyally followed him. As this reporter visited TR’s last week, a number of customers went through the shop. Tom Hammer said he keeps coming back because “I like Reuben.” A 43-year-old customer named Doug had been getting his hair cut at Mohn’s/ TR’s since he was old enough to have hair.

“They’re good haircuts,” he said. “There are also good stories. … Never a lack of conversation.” Jim Garvin, who lives on Lakeville’s northern border with Burnsville, was a newcomer, visiting the barber shop for a second time. “I just stumbled into it,” Garvin said. “I don’t get to downtown Lakeville very much.” There were challenges during these 53 years, too. The 1970s was a time of cultural and economic turmoil. Mohn needed to augment his income. “I sold vacuum cleaners on the side,” he said. “I also took up cutting women’s hair.” There was also a close call with the IRS, a story that Mohn humbly let Rice tell on his behalf. The representative stopped by and performed his investigation, assuming Mohn owed back taxes. As he was leaving, Rice said, he turned to Mohn and

said, “We owe you $700.” Both men laughed. Then Mohn started talking about the different styles of haircut he has had to adapt to over the years. Boys and men started wearing their hair long in the 60s and 70s, a stark contrast to the crew cuts and short hair of previous decades. “It started when the Beatles started getting popular,” Mohn said. Then came the Vietnam War era and the change that entailed. “There were a lot of fights in the barber shop” between parents and their sons over hairstyles, Mohn said. Later on came mohawks. Two local boys came in one day and told Mohn they had their parents’ permission to each get one. Their mother was not pleased, Mohn said. Mohn will spend some of his retirement “up

North” at his place on Leech Lake, he said. There he plans to fish a lot and work on lawn care; and also spend time with his wife, Berniece. There will be time for his adult children and grandchildren, too. During the interview, the subject of locallyowned barbershops came up. How long will nonchain shops in Lakeville continue to function as a bridge between the past and the present? “They’ll succeed,” Rice said. “Bud has cut all different kinds of people’s hair” and at least 85 to 90 percent return. “It’s a place where you can relax from life and talk how you want to talk,” Rice said. “What’s said here stays here.” Vehling can be reached at a a ro n . ve h l i n g @ e c m - i n c. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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LAKEVILLE, from 1A use sick or vacation time if they do decide to vote during the work day.

At the polls Each precinct’s polling place will have between 15 and 18 voting booths, according to Friedges. There is an average of about 12 election judges per polling place. There are a number of duties required of election judges, including confirming registration and identity, handing out ballots, registering new voters and demonstrating the voting process. At each site there is an election judge who

oversees the whole process. The election will cost about $40,000, Friedges said, with labor costs for the 200 judges making up the bulk of that. The city is using election equipment it currently owns, so capital costs are minimal. For those unsure if they are registered to vote, the secretary of state allows people to enter their name, date of birth and address to confirm their status. Go to mnvotes.org, which features sample ballots and video tutorials. Minnesota law allows people to register to vote on Election Day at their designated polling place.

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FARMINGTON, from 1A sunthisweek.com Tuesday night and Wednesday. Lokken and a team of technical workers will hunker down in the Government Center in Hastings to ensure the reporting process goes smoothly. “We’re required to stay until we receive all the election results,” Lokken said. Voting results will include absentee ballots, available since Sept. 21 for those unavailable or unable to vote in person on Election Day. An Oct. 26 count shows the county had sent 14,894 absentee ballots and received about 10,000 back. In Minnesota, completed absentee ballots, sealed and placed in signed envelopes, can be returned by mail or delivered to the polls by a registered voter until 3 p.m. on Election Day. Absentee ballots can also be returned to an election official by 5 p.m. Nov. 5. Those absentee ballots that have been returned are recorded in the same system that collects the election registration system. “We want to do timely, transparent reporting for voters, that’s our main goal,” Lokken said. The county also wants to ensure accuracy and allow only one vote for each of the county’s 240,100 registered voters. Lokken said rosters indicate a voter who has cast an absentee ballot, and they are not permitted to vote at the polls. An absentee ballot received at the end of the Nov. 6 mail service is retained by the county and rejected if the voter appears at the polls to vote, Lokken said. Overseas ballots are handled by the county ballot board, and the county has 24 hours after polls close to make sure no one who filled out an absentee ballot also voted in the precinct. County officials are expecting voter turnout to be close to 2008 levels when 225,933 registered voters in Dakota County cast a ballot. That year, 78 percent of Minnesota’s registered voters turned out to vote. Farmington’s polling locations are: Precinct 1: Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St.; Precinct 2: Faith United Methodist Church, 710 Eight St.; Precinct 3: Farmington Maintenance facility, 19650 Municipal Drive; Precinct 4: Farmington Lutheran Church, 20600 Akin Road; Precinct 5: Bible Baptist Church, 19700 Akin Road; and Precinct 6: Farmington City Hall, 430 Third St. Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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