Military notes

Air Force Airman Heather C. Borhauer graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

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Campus notes

A number of Rosemount's youth have gone on to do great things at higher learning institutions. The following recognizes some of those accomplishments.

Military notes

Cadet Eric M Pittelkow Army ROTC Cadet Eric M. Pittelkow has received the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Superior Cadet Decoration Award. The award is presented to cadets who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities and academic performance cadet in each year of Military Science class studies at the host college, university, institution or extension centers. The cadet may wear the ribbon for one year after the presentation of the award. Pittelkow is the son of Eileen Reidy of Rosemount and a 2005 graduate of Rosemount High School. Cadet Brittney M Leary Army ROTC Cadet Brittney M. Leary has received the Reserve Officers Award. Cadets receiving the award must have demonstrated outstanding qualities of leadership, moral character, and a high aptitude for military service. She is the daughter of Kevin and Lisa Leary of Rosemount and a 2007 graduate of Rosemount High School.

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Campus notes

Accomplishments by area kids attending various colleges and universities throughout the United States and beyond.

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Nelson-Gabbert engagement

Linley Nelson of Rosemount and Curtis Gabbert of Minneapolis have announced their engagement. Linley is the daughter of Darin and Mary Kate Nelson of Rosemount. She is a 2009 graduate of the University of Minnesota, where she earned a degree in elementary education with a minor in Spanish. She is a third grade teacher at Sky Oaks Elementary School in Burnsvile. The son of John and Lisa Gabbert of Rosemount, Curtis earned his degree in operations and supply chain from the Carlson School of Management in 2008. He is employed as a value stream supervisor at Anderson Windows in Stillwater. A Aug. 21, 2010 wedding is planned at Shepherd of the Valley in Apple Valley. A reception at the Hotel Millennium in Minneapolis will follow.

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Speckel-Hudyma engagement

Speckel-Hudyma Mike and Jane Speckel of Delano announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Speckel, to Derek Hudyma, son of Will and Marcia Hudyma of Rosemount. Sarah is a 2001 graduate of Delano High School, and a graduate of Winona State University. Derek graduated from Rosemount High School in 1996. He is also a graduate of Winona State University. An August, 2010 wedding is planned in Winona, Minn.

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Connor Carroll

Connor Carroll was named a Founders Scholar at a recent Honors Convocation at the Bloomington campus of Indiana University. Students who have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.8 or more are eligible to become Founders Scholars. At a separate ceremony later that day, Connor was inducted into two academic honor societies, Phi Eta Sigma and Alpha Lambda Delta. He was also recently the recipient of the George Dixie Heighway Scholarship, which the Indiana University Foundation annually awards to an outstanding student who is actively involved in campus activities. Connor, a freshman majoring in jazz studies and economics, is the son of Kevin Carroll and Maureen Kelly-Carroll of Rosemount.

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Campus notes: Several local students earn honors

A number of Rosemount residents and RHS graduates have earned distinction in college.

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Birth announcement: Roiger

Reed Alan Roiger was born March 28 to Emily Zimmer and Ben Roiger of Northfield. At birth he weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces and measured 21 1/2 inches long. His grand parents are Willy Zimmer and Ginger Davis, of Casper, Wyo., and Dave and Deb Roiger, of St. Cloud. Emily is employed with the Farmington Independent and Rosemount Town Pages.

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Military note: Pvt. Jonathan T. Myers

Army Pvt. Jonathan T. Myers has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. He is the son of Robert Myers of Rosemount, and a 2005 graduate of Rosemount High School.

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Your weekend: Relay for Life fund raiser starts Friday night

This weekend will start with a lot of walking for many Rosemount residents. The Relay for Life fund raiser for the America Cancer Society kicks things off Friday night, and the weekend continues with puppet shows, an appearance by Bruce the Bug Guy and more.

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Your weekend: RHS Legacy Gala is Friday

Rosemount High School will pay tribute Friday to those who contribute and will raise money to update its performing arts center. But that's just one of many activities going on this weekend. Look here to find something to do.

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Birth notice: Toombs

Laura Toombs and Grant Erickson of Rosemount are happy to welcome their son Lincoln Allen Toombs Erickson. Lincoln was born April 20, 2010. He was 6 pounds, 15ounces, and 20 in. long.

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Your weekend: CD release party is Saturday

Learn to make a book and celebrate the release of a Rosemount High School graduate's CD on Saturday.

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Your weekend: Guthrie will host class Saturday

Chat with a police officer and learn the tricks of the acting trade this weekend in Rosemount.

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