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Jan. 4, 2019 • Volume 133 • Number 44

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2018

Year in Review

District 196 sees leadership changes in 2018 Year also brings student accomplishments, budget adjustments, new school spaces

by Patty Dexter SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District had an eventful year in 2018, which included changes in leadership, students winning titles, walkouts to protest gun violence and new school spaces.

As the district begins a new calendar year, here’s a recap of some of the news from 2018.

New leaders

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Members of School District 196 and the cities it serves celebrated Superintendent Jane Berenz’s 36 years as a professional educator on May 15 during her retirement party in the Apple Valley High School commons. Berenz (left) is with Apple Valley Mayor Mary Hamann-Roland.

The district has some new faces in 2019 and others who have taken on new leadership roles in the district.

In June, Jane Berenz retired as superintendent after a 31-year career in the district. District 196 staff members and the cities served by the district celebrated Berenz’s 36 years as a professional educator

on May 15 during a retirement party at Apple Valley High School. Apple Valley Mayor Mary Hamann-Roland proclaimed May 15, 2018, “Jane Berenz Day in the City of Apple Valley.”

The proclamation cited the 2013 levy referendum and 2015 bond referendum as two of Berenz’s great accomplishments, and also lauded the success of students and teachers under her leadership.

“I will always have a place in my heart for this district,” Berenz said in a previous interview with the newspaper.

Then District 196 Special Education Director Mary Kreger was named interim superintendent for the 2018-19 school year.

Kreger had been a part of the superintendent’s cabinet since 2005. The School Board voted to remove the word “interim” from her See 196, 9A

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Year in Review

Forward-thinking year for Farmington Area Schools 2018 saw staff changes, construction and new programs

by Jody Peters SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

In recent years, District 192 has been focused on innovation, and 2018 was no exception.

This summer, each school constructed an innovative space. Underutilized areas in each building were redesigned by teams of teachers and architects.

New programming was also introduced this year.

Students at Boeckman Middle School received a grant to implement a cy-

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cling program.

At the high school level, a new pathway called Tiger House was announced and will be available next year. Students in Tiger House engage in projectbased learning to meet graduation requirements.

Another new offering for 2019-20 is an American Sign Language course.

An ASL club was formed at the start of the school year, and because student interest was so high, FHS decided to offer it as a world language course,

too.

The people guiding District 192 are similar to last year. School Board Members Steve Corraro and Melissa Sauser were re-elected this November; newcomer Rebecca Kaletta won the other open seat.

There were some staff adjustments in 2018. After serving as executive director of educational services for six years, Barb Duffrin left District 192 for Mahtomedi Public Schools.

However, her replacement was a familiar face: former Farmington High School principal Jason Berg. Dan Pickens, former FHS assistant principal, took over Berg’s principal position.

Superintendent Jay Haugen continued in his role this year, and received special recognition this fall when he was named 2019 Minnesota Superintendent of the Year.

Here’s a look at some of the district’s highlights from 2018.

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Construction At the start of the 201819 school year, each school in District 192 debuted a new innovative space (two for the high school because of its size).

The innovative spaces were the result of a collaborative brainstorming session that took place in June 2017.

Over 60 staff members met with 18 architects from Wold Architects and Engineers. They looked at floorplans of the schools

to figure out which spaces were underused, then redesigned those spaces to best meet students’ needs.

The cost totaled about $2 million. Superintendent Jay Haugen said the district decided to take 20 percent of a $10 million budget to create the innovative spaces after a similar redesign at Riverview Elementary was successful.

According to Haugen, if the district had added on the spaces to the buildSee 192, 11A

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Friday, Jan. 4, 2019 DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Month of Code celebrated at Cedar Park Initiative emphasizes computational thinking

by Patty Dexter SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

In 2018, over 200,000 Hour of Code events around the world were registered, according to hourofcode.com.

Schools are invited to host Hour of Code events during Computer Science Education Week, which was Dec. 3-9. Cedar Park Elementary STEM School was one of those that chose to host an Hour of Code event a few years ago.

However, the school has taken the celebration of learning how to code to the next level.

For the last four years, the school has conducted a Month of Code. This school year’s Month of Code began Nov. 28 and runs through Jan. 6. During the four-week period, kindergarten through fifthgrade students participate in “interactive, collaborative, computer science and coding activities,� a poster at the school states.

Technology Specialist Mike Staum said the Hour of Code was expanded to the Month of Code because “the kids were eating it up� and there was a lot

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Cedar Park Elementary Technology Specialist Mike Staum reviews a coding lesson with first-graders.

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Fifth-graders Tina Watters, Zahur Ahmed and Ruth Haile have fun using a Dash programmable robot at Cedar Park Elementary on Dec. 20. of interest shown during the first year the school tried Hour of Code.

To prep for the Month of Code, Staum teaches unplugged coding lessons to all kindergarten through fifth-grade students that are based on computational thinking, the fundamentals of computer science.

Students use hands-on manipulatives from blocks to tangrams to paper and pencil practice skills in the areas of algorithm creation, pattern recognition, sequencing, abstraction

and decomposition.

These concepts are heavy in math critical and logical thinking skills that are connected to the central theme of creative problem solving, Staum said. “These computational skills are also incorporated and reviewed with our students during our Month of Code through various coding activities such as coding for kids websites such as code.org – with Minecraft and Star Warsthemed coding activities to name a few – Touch Devel-

op, Tynker, etc.,� he said. “I set up coding portals – Kodable, Hopscotch and Scratch – for all students K-fifth to sign into, to continue learning and keep high interest in coding at school and home. Myself and our engineering teacher also teach coding with a variety of programmable robots, Spheros, Dash, Bee-Bot and MouseBots, and handheld microcomputers called Micro:bits.�

Staum said each grade does age-appropriate coding activities. Kindergartners and first-graders do

a lot of symbolic coding.

Third-graders delve into block coding while fourthand fifth-graders work with JavaScript and some HyperText Markup Language. “Our Month of Code in December is the main ingredient of our year-long coding initiative at Cedar Park with the bookends of November being Unplugged Coding Month – computational thinking activities,� he said.

In the spring Staum teaches Scratch projects to all students that directly connect to and support the school’s grade level units of study. Scratch is a free coding app and online por-

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Staum said some parents who are software engineers or graphic designers came in during the Month of Code time period to show students projects they are working on. “I want them to have that authentic experience of read coding. This is real stuff that adults do,� he said.

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Opinion Comfort and joy beat high fashion in Minnesota

by Peggy Bakken SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

A few months back, I was writing about fall fashion trends. According to Harper’s Bazaar, classic patterns such as herringbone and houndstooth were in.

They even anticipated a return to 1980s fashion, with lots of leather and padded shoulders. While I have seen some thigh-high boots as they predicted, I conclude that in general, Minnesotans prefer L.L. Bean to Prada.

I’ve undertaken a very unscientific survey the past couple of months, studying just what is the haute couture around here. I’ve made several key observations, such as not seeing anyone going back to 1980s fashion (thank goodness!).

In case you’ve been hiding in a cave for the last six months, I would like to point out that red plaid flannel is really “in” here in Minnesota. Just about every other flannel pattern is also fashionable, but red plaid is king. Our next gov-

Staff Columnist Peggy Bakken ernor and his family were decked out in red plaid throughout the campaign and at his election night victory party. I will call the Tim Walz family “on-trend,” but I don’t think they get credit as trendsetters. I think flannel plaid is a longtime state tradition. (Go back to 1973, when Gov. Wendell Anderson graced the cover of Time Magazine in his plaid flannel shirt.)

My husband, Bruce, wears plaid flannel shirts every winter and has for decades. I buy him a couple of new ones each Christmas. He likes to say that sometimes he’s in fashion and sometimes he’s out of style – he’s definitely trendy this winter.

I can tell you that while plaid flannel

shirts are high on our list, hoodies are also universal. Most hoodies are gray, but many are purple (Vikings fans) or maroon and gold (Gophers). We also have a solid representation of green and gold (Packers fans).

Everyone wears hoodies in Minnesota, young and old, short and tall, thin and rotund. We wear hoodies over our flannel shirts when it’s cold. For many, that’s all we need for much of winter.

When it gets really cold, we wear a coat over our hoodie, which we are wearing over our flannel shirt.

Another thing we remain devoted to during winter is our sneakers. Yes, we do often wear boots and a few brave (crazy) souls wear flip-flops, but most of the time, we put on our favorite sneakers and head out into the snow and cold.

My overall conclusion when it comes to Minnesota’s version of high fashion is that we prefer comfort and joy to anything too flashy or trendy. Those shirts are soft, the hoodie’s fleece lining keeps us warm, and the cozy and familiar feel-

ing brings us joy.

The familiar Christmas carol goes, “O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy.” It’s a wonderful greeting everyone can use this holiday season.

Comfort and joy means spending quality time with your favorite people and celebrating in your own way. Christians find joy in celebrating the birth of the baby Jesus. Other religions also have special celebrations during this dark and cold time of year, such as Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. Cultural celebrations such as Kwanzaa, which honors the best of what it means to be African, also bring joy.

Tidings of comfort and joy to all – may your holidays be filled with family, friends, fun and of course, lots of flannel.

Peggy Bakken is a former executive editor and a columnist for APG of East Central Minnesota. Reactions welcome: peggy. bakken@ecm-inc.com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters An anniversary dinner to remember To the editor: On Dec. 28, my husband and I were celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner at Porterhouse restaurant in Lakeville. When we asked for our bill the server inquired if we had noticed the couple who just left. We said we had noticed them but did not know them. He then told us that they had overheard us tell him that we were celebrating our 50th and they subsequently picked up our tab, including the tip. The couple sent their congratulations and wished us a very happy anniversary. We would like to thank the perfect strangers who bought our dinners that evening at Porterhouse, and we are hoping that this public thank

you might reach them to let them know that it was an extremely gracious gesture that made us smile and gave us a memory we will never forget.

LARRY and ANN SCHLUTER Lakeville

Correction The editorial published last week, reflecting on Mark Dayton’s eight years as governor, contained a typographical error. The last sentence of the 11th paragraph should have read: “Since 2011, Minnesota has added more than 300,000 jobs, meaning the state now has 2.98 million jobs, the most in history.”

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Farmington Knights of Columbus hold pancake breakfast Jan. 6 The Farmington Knights of Columbus will hold a pancake breakfast 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Jan. 6, at the Church of St.

Michael, 22120 Denmark Ave. Pancakes, French toast, sausage links and scrambled eggs will be served

along with coffee, juice and water. Goodwill offerings will be accepted. Proceeds will go toward local charitable efforts.

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Headlines don’t tell the whole story of need

by Jason Viana SPECIAL TO SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Looking back on this year, 2018 will no doubt be a record year for The Open Door. Our volunteers and staff are on track to make fresh and healthy food available to nearly 30 percent more of our neighbors than ever before. Through our combination of innovative programs, we fed more than 6,000 of our Dakota County neighbors each month in 2018, collectively providing more than 1.5 million meals for Dakota County residents this year.

Many ask why we are feeding more people than ever when the headlines proclaim a record-setting job market and an overall economic recovery. The truth is that headlines tell only part of the story. Things have improved for many, but not everyone.

Our growth this year has come as a direct result of actively seeking the pockets in our community that lack access to fresh and healthy food. With transportation still a major challenge

Guest Columnist Jason Viana for thousands in Dakota County, we expanded our community gardens and nearly doubled the reach of our mobile feeding programs. These programs focused on senior citizens, children struggling with hunger during the summer months, and low-income neighborhoods with little to no access to grocery stores or transit. Through partnerships with Burnsville-EaganSavage School District 191, the Eagan YMCA, Rotary clubs and churches, we made fruits, vegetables and other healthy staples a reality at more than 20 locations ranging from Farmington and Lakeville to Inver Grove Heights.

Our experience this year with thousands of senior citizens and families fighting to make ends meet tells us the

difference in “unemployed” and “underemployed.” Housing and health care expenses and the overall cost of living are still growing faster than income for 1 out of 4 workers in the United States, and Dakota County’s jobs forecast suggests that of the most in-demand jobs, only 1 out of 5 will pay enough to cover rent for an average 2-bedroom apartment. That leaves nearly 40,000 Dakota residents who pay more than 30 percent of their income for housing at risk of falling even further behind.

Unfortunately, it looks as though 2019 could be another record year for food shelf use. The Open Door currently has a waiting list of senior living facilities, schools, and low-income neighborhoods requesting our help to make healthy food available.

As you make your New Year’s resolutions, I encourage you to dig beyond the headlines and look deeply into your community. Resolve to get involved to help our friends and neighbors who face difficult economic re-

alities and who struggle to thrive in our communities. Volunteer with The Open Door or one of many worthwhile organizations making a tangible impact every day in Dakota County and see the challenges we all face for yourself. Your voice and your hands are needed to make sure the thousands of our neighbors who struggle continue to be part of the story.

Jason Viana is the executive director of The Open Door. The Open Door is a Dakota County based hunger-relief organization committed to ending local hunger through access to fresh and healthy food.

Its volunteers and staff make fresh and healthy food more accessible for more than 6,000 Dakota County residents each month. Clients can access fresh and healthy food through the pantry in Eagan, one of its eight community gardens, one of more than 20 Mobile Pantry sites, and during the summer through the Mobile Lunchbox Program. More about The Open Door is at theopendoorpantry.org.

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Demand for county services on the rise Budget and levy to increase 10.2 and 2.9 percent, respectively

by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

As Dakota County’s population of 422,000 has increased along with the need for county services, the county’s budget is projected to increase by about $37 million or 10.2 percent in 2019 to $409.47 million.

With more people accessing Community Services, along with increases in state mandates, labor costs, technology and other capital investments, costs are being driven up in the total budget, which includes operating costs and capital improvement projects.

The good news for Dakota County is that new commercial and residential development drove a 7.9 percent increase in the county’s property tax base, which has increased for six consecutive years, according to the county.

The county’s tax rate dropped by 4.6 percent, the biggest decrease among metro counties.

Scott County has the next largest drop of 4 percent.

Dakota County’s tax rate is 25.364 percent in 2019 – the lowest in the metro region, according to the county.

Washington County is next at 29.535 percent.

Ramsey County’s tax rate is 52.652 percent.

That means a Dakota County property valued at $350,000, for example,

would pay less in county taxes than a $350,000 property located across the river in Ramsey County.

Under the approved levy, a typical home valued at $263,800 will pay about $29 more in the Dakota County portion of property tax next year, according to the county.

Dakota County Board Chairwoman Kathleen Gaylord said that example property assumes an 8.5 percent increase in value.

Property taxes account for 34.9 percent of the county’s budget for operations and capital improvements. State funding checks in as its next largest source of revenue at 22.6 percent.

The county estimates that its portion of taxes on $1 million of commercial/ industrial property will decline by $81.27 from 2018 to 2019. For 10 acres of agricultural land valued at $71,000, the portion of county taxes is expected to decline by $4.40.

The county portion of taxes is projected to increase by $11.54 for $1 million worth of apartment property.

The County Board approved the 2019 budget and property tax levy at its Dec. 18 meeting.

The tax levy of $140.61 million is an increase of 2.9 percent over the 2018 levy of $136.98.

The budget eliminates

the Regional Rail Authority tax levy, bringing the overall impact of the levies down to 2.6 percent, according to the county.

Dakota County has had the lowest county tax per capita in Minnesota for four years, according to the county.

The operating budget will be $262.23 million, of which Community Services accounts for 48.5 percent.

The next largest portion of the operating budget is 15.8 percent for Physical Development.

Salaries and benefits for employees account for 72 percent of the county’s operating budget.

New positions projected to be added in 2019 include 17.45 full-time equivalents in Community Services; 5.5 FTE in Physical Development; 3 FTE in Operations, Management and Budget; 2.5 FTE in the County Sheriff, and 1 FTE in the County Attorney.

A draft of the budget from August had requested nearly 45 FTEs for Community Services.

The department got fewer than half of what it had requested.

One reason for the increased FTEs in Community Services is that caseloads are on the rise.

For example, school truancy cases for nearly doubled from 244 in the 2016-17 school year to 478

in 2017-18. For the past five years, the number of cases ranged from 204 to 296 annually.

The county is adding staff members to provide home visits to elderly residents to assess their housing options in the future.

The goal is to avoid a medical or financial crisis situation.

Probation officers are also being added in the budget.

The number of caseloads for people placed on probation for felony offenses increased 30 percent from 1,766 in 2017 to 1,940 in 2018.

More projects The county is planning in 2019: • $78.8 million in transportation projects in 2019, • $29.55 million in building projects and • $21.9 million in parks projects.

The county is leveraging external funding from sources like local, state and federal agencies for 76 percent of transportation project costs, 62 percent of parks project costs and 11 percent of building project costs.

Among the major county road projects in the Sun Thisweek and Dakota County Tribune coverage area are a bituminous surface replacement on County Road 42 from County Road 5 to 11 in Burnsville and

a reconstruction project on County Road 50 from Holyoke to Cedar avenues in Lakeville.

The county plans to offer technical support for the preliminary design of a northbound MnPASS lane on Highway 77/Cedar Avenue through Apple Valley and Eagan in 2019. It is also assisting with right of way acquisition for the County Road 70 expansion project in Lakeville.

Another project in the works is a Lake Marion Regional Trail underpass of County Road 42 in Burnsville between Southcross Drive and County Road 5 where there is a CP Rail corridor.

The Heritage Library and License Center renovation is underway, along with the design and construction of the SMART Center, which would provide training for first responders in responding to crisis situations.

The county has slated $1.2 million to go toward intra-county fiber optic projects in 2019.

The budget will fund information technology and data security upgrades, and the Sheriff’s Office will provide more commercial vehicle enforcement, the county said.

Starting in February all nine Dakota County Library locations will open an hour earlier Thursday to Saturday; seven loca-

tions also will open earlier Monday to Wednesday.

Looking ahead Gaylord said the county currently carries no bond debt after paying of $239 million in bonds in 2016.

Finance Director Jean Erickson said during the budget public hearing that the county might not be able to sustain that indefinitely.

The county’s budget presentation from August projects that continued increases of the levy over 3 percent will be necessary based on the best forecasts of revenue, expenses and changing needs of the county.

Gaylord said the county is continually looking for ways to operate efficiently using technology and the expertise of staff members.

She said the county is planning for the long term and is consistently exercising fiscal restraint.

“We want to make sure you are getting a good value for your money,” she said.

For more information, visit www.dakotacounty. us and search budget.

Tad Johnson is at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com.

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Eagan boy, 11, rescues man from pool

by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

A 34-year-old man who didn’t know how to swim was rescued from the bottom of an indoor pool at an Eagan apartment building on Sunday night by an 11-year-old boy, according to Eagan police.

The boy, whose name is Advaik Nandikotkur as reported by the Star Tribune, was the only person at the pool where his family and friends had gathered when Srinivasa

R. Yalavarthi was wading in the pool at Town Centre Apartments when he slid to the deep end of the pool and went under the water for a few minutes before anyone had noticed, according to Eagan police.

Police said that Advaik’s mother told the boy to jump into the pool when it was apparent no one else could help immediately, as at least two people at the pool called 911 right away at 7:25 p.m.

Yalavarthi had sunk into the 8-foot-deep end,

but Advaik was able to pull him up despite a significant weight difference, according to the Star Tribune.

Advaik’s father, Raghu Nandikotkur, and others pulled Yalavarthi out of the water, and Advaik’s uncle, Suseel Kumar Nandikotkur, 38, of Detroit, Mich., resuscitated Yalavarthi who was not breathing “and was dead essentially,” according to Aaron Machtemes, Eagan police spokesperson.

Neither Advaik nor

Nandikotkur had training in water lifesaving or CPR, Machtemes said, as their actions were based on their own reactions to the situation.

When Eagan police arrived on the scene in the 3400 block of Golfview Drive, Yalavarthi was partially breathing, according to Machtemes.

Machtemes said further treatment was given to Yalavarthi, who was able to walk to the ambulance where he was taken to the hospital, where he was

treated and released.

Machtemes said both Advaik and Nandikotkur will be nominated for lifesaving awards from the city.

He said he was able to visit with the family on Monday, and he said the family is very proud of Advaik.

“He’s very humble of it,” Machtemes said. “He’s a boy of few words. …

He’s just moving on and he doesn’t like all the attention he’s getting.”

Machtemes said one

lesson to draw from the incident is that when anyone enters a pool, whether it is a small child or an adult who doesn’t know how to swim, they need to be watched closely.

“People can drown quietly,” he said. “They can be a few feet from people and it can still happen. …

There should always be one person in charge of watching each person in a pool. It also might be embarrassing to wear a life preserver, but it can save a life.”

‘Nick has a special place in our hearts’ Fire department honors longtime volunteer

by Patty Dexter SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Nick Buhta’s first exposure to the Apple Valley Fire Department came after his friend’s father, who was a firefighter, encouraged him to come to an open house.

He did and he was instantly hooked.

“Hearing the pager tones and the sirens going off, I was always curious as to what the fire department did,” he recalled. “I came to one of their open houses and looked, and ever since I’ve loved fire trucks.”

During his teenage years, he was able to turn that fascination into becoming a volunteer. He first started helping out by running children’s games at the fire department’s yearly booya event, that has since been discontinued.

Nick, 39, has been a volunteer for about 25 years and a fixture at fire department outreach events. He was raised in Apple Valley, now lives in Rosemount and is employed as a greeter at the Walmart in Apple Valley.

“I think that’s part of Nick’s real asset – he genuinely likes people. He likes to help,” said Greg Buhta, his father, who has lived in Apple Valley since 1975.

Nick contacts the fire department at least once a month to ask if they need him for anything.

“Nick has a special place in our hearts that he continues to call us and says, ‘I’m interested to come, can I come?’ ” said Fire Inspector Colleen Elvin.

The department re-

Photo by Patty Dexter

The Apple Valley Fire Department citizen volunteer cap received by Nick Buhta is the first time the fire department has given such an honor to a volunteer.

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Nick Buhta, second from right, poses for a photo with Walmart co-workers and Apple Valley Fire Department and City Council representatives after being presented with the first fire department citizen volunteer cap on Dec. 18. cently honored Nick for his contributions to the fire department. On Dec. 18, Elvin, Mayor Mary Hamann-Roland, Fire Marshal Brian Kilmartin and Administrative Assistant Teri Bowar showed up at Walmart to surprise Nick with an Apple Valley Fire Department citizen volunteer cap. Some of his Walmart co-workers were also present to help celebrate the moment.

It’s the first time such an honor has been given to a department volunteer, according to a Dec. 18 post on the fire department’s Facebook page.

“Next time you see Nick - be sure and thank him for all he does for Apple Valley! We sure do,” the post said. “Neighbors helping neighbors - You’re a great example of that, Nick. Thanks!”

Nick said he was happy to receive the cap and keeps it, and a fire depart-

ing.

“I like the camaraderie with Colleen and all the guys with the fire station. They’re fun to hang around with,” he said.

Elvin said she serves as the main point of contact for Nick about any volunteering opportunities that

come up. Greg said Elvin has been a big supporter of Nick and has been fantastic to work with.

“We’re really proud of him,” Greg said.

ment citizen volunteer T- that he knows some of the pager tones for individual shirt, near his bed.

Patty Dexter can be reached fire stations and he freCamaraderie at patty.dexter@ecm-inc. quently listens to the scancom.

Elvin said Nick has ner to hear what’s happenbeen coming around since before she joined the fire department.

Over the years his volunteering has included handing out educational materials to families at open houses, attending National Night Out, participating in the Freedom Days parade, bell ringing for the Salvation Army, handing out temporary tattoos to children at the Apple Valley Chamber’s Home & Garden Expo and helping with handsonly CPR training sessions hosted by the department.

Nick said his favorite thing to do is talk to families about topics like why it’s important to have an escape plan for their home in case there’s a fire.

Photos by Patty Dexter He’s been around the fire department enough From left, Fire Inspector Colleen Elvin, Nick Buhta and Greg Buhta pose for a photo at Apple Valley Fire Station No. 2 on Dec. 27.

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Public Safety Sentence upheld for man who plotted to kill attorney

by Suzanne Rook SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The state court of appeals has upheld a lower court’s decision not to modify a former Faribault prison inmate’s sentence for plotting to kill the Dakota County attorney.

John Stephen Woodward, 55, serving a 94-month sentence for several drug offenses, including selling methamphetamine out of his home, reportedly blamed Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom, the judge who sentenced him and an undercover informant for his 2007 conviction.

While at Minnesota Correctional FacilityFaribault, Woodward, of Inver Grove Heights, learned that a fellow inmate was about to be released. Together, they for-

mulated a plan to kill the attorney in exchange for $10,000.

The inmate reported the discussion to authorities, and in future conversations with Woodward wore a recording device.

Woodward was charged with three counts of conspiracy to commit murder, but convicted of one, for the plot involving the county attorney. He was sentenced in early 2013 to 16 years in prison.

Woodward appealed the decision, but the appellate court affirmed the lower court’s decision. He asked that the conviction be set aside in 2017, twice amending the request, but the district court denied it without a hearing.

The Court of Appeals, in its Dec. 24 decision, agreed that district court did not abuse its discretion

in denying the request, finding that Woodward presented no facts to support his request.

Woodward alleged that attorneys with the Rice County Attorney’s Office failed to disclose video recordings that would have exonerated him and that information about a witness and an investigator

weren’t shared with the defense.

The appeals court found that Woodward’s trial attorney was told the recording shown at trial was redacted and that the attorney for his appeal was given the unredacted video.

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196, from 1A title in October when it unanimously authorized a subcommittee to negotiate a permanent contract with Kreger. The board approved a three-year contract for Kreger in November.

“I just so value every single person in this district, and I’m just so honored to continue this work,” Kreger said during the Nov. 5 School Board meeting.

The district announced in October that Mark Stotts had been hired as director of finance and operations to replace Jeff Solomon who is retiring this month, after a 30-year career in school finance, including the last 15 years with District 196. Stotts has 24 years of experience in school finance and has previously worked for the Albert Lea, BurnsvilleEagan-Savage and Austin school districts.

Other new leaders hired in 2018 include Kathy Kindem as Oak Ridge Elementary School principal; Adriana Henderson as Glacier Hills Elementary principal; Scott Thomas as Echo Park Elementary principal; Leah Hack as Diamond Path Elementary School principal; Pete Roback as Rosemount High School principal; Robin Gordon as equity and inclusion coordinator; Spencer Fischer as coordinator of food and nutrition services and Christine Swanson-Gorman as special education coordinator for elementary schools.

A student holds a sign that reads: “Save my life. Call Photo contributed by MN Dance News your rep” during a National Walkout event held at Apple The Eastview dance team won its third consecutive state title in High Kick at the State Valley High School in March.

Dance Team Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17. The previous day the team won second state by earning top scores umbine to Parkland and place in Jazz at Target Center in Minneapolis. in the section and qualify- speeches from student “This event is a won- gether in celebration of the 196 Communications Speing round during the two- leaders. derful opportunity for our many cultures that make cialist Emily Buss previday state meet. The 2018 At EHS, more than 100 community to gather to- up District 196,” District See 196, 10A seniors were Nina Bogu- students walked out of slawski, Tessa Cockerill, their class and stood near Amber Fleck, Taylor Hal- the entrance for 17 minutes lum, Carly Huyber, Abby to pay tribute to the victims Kisch, Tess Matalamaki of the Parkland shooting. and Caitlyn Schmitt. The Students spoke during the team is coached by Jenny walkout along with state Raiche, Shannen Jilek, Rep. Laurie Halverson, Toni Balliet, Shelby Fed- DFL-Eagan. There was dema, Grace Gilberston, also a moment of silence Tina Range, Taylor Var- to remember those killed ghese, Mikayla Larson by gun violence. and Jessica Padget.

Dance team wins title

Students participate in walkout

The Eastview Lightning dance team won its 11th High Kick state title Saturday, Feb. 17, at Target Center in Minneapolis, and the squad also placed second in Class AAA in Jazz on Friday, Feb. 16, at the 2018 State Dance Team Tournament.

Success in dance is nothing new to Eastview, which in its 21-year history has won 15 state titles — four are in Jazz. The team has won three straight High Kick state titles.

The High Kick routine made an impact on judges and audiences in 2018 as it incorporated elements of ballroom dance.

In the Jazz category, Eastview went a different direction than most as it used instrumental music with voiceovers inspired by a blog written after the mass shooting outside a Las Vegas hotel during a country rock music concert.

Eastview advanced to

Students at Apple Valley and Eagan high schools and the School of Environmental Studies walked out of their class on March 14 in solidarity with the National School Walkout, which organized to protest gun violence.

Students from all over the nation participated in similar events in support of the students in Parkland, Florida, where 17 people died in a school shooting a month before.

These events were student organized, led and facilitated.

Prior Lake High School students joined students at Apple Valley High School and SES students carpooled to the Apple Valley Community Center parking lot and walked as a group to AVHS. During AVHS’ walkout, around 400 students gathered and featured a timeline of all the major school shootings in the U.S. from Col-

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Ro s e m o u n t - A p p l e Valley-Eagan high school students and District 196 Equity and Inclusion and English Language Learner departments hosted “One District, Many Voices” on May 3 at Eastview High School.

Approximately 450 people came together to learn about diversity through food, performances, short language lessons and a staff and student panel.

This was the first time the district has held such an event. In past years, individual schools have held multicultural evenings. In 2018, students and staff from all five high schools teamed up to make the celebration the biggest yet. One District, Many Voices, according to the event page on the District 196 website, “is a reflection of the district’s mission of providing a learning environment that supports student connectedness and inclusion.”

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196, from 9A ously told the newspaper.

“And through engaging with and learning more about one another, we are putting into action our belief in the importance of inclusivity. We are excited at the prospect of holding this event again next year so we can continue to hear from the many voices in our community.”

Day of online classes a success On April 24, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District ninthgraders and seniors stayed home. Although most of them didn’t step into a classroom that day, all of them completed a full day of coursework.

How? They had a Flexible Learning Day. Thanks to the 2015 bond referendum, District 196 was in the process of rolling out its 1:1 Technology Initiative.

The initiative seeks to provide every student in the district with an iPad. Although the rollout was not complete, all District 196 high school students were given an iPad for the duration of the school year.

According to the District 196 website, students receive a piece of technology to use a tool. This tool helps them access and analyze information. It also encourages innovation, creativity, collaboration and communication in the learning environment. Using online platforms, students have the opportunity to publish their work with ease.

In addition, integrating technology into the classroom at an early age teaches students to be good digital citizens.

On April 24, District 196 juniors took the ACT test and sophomores took the pre-ACT test. Proctoring both of these tests at the same time meant that most of the teachers would be needed to facilitate the exams and most of the classrooms would be needed to host the test-takers.

At the beginning of the school year, the question remained: how could the ninth-graders and seniors still get credit for a full day of school if their teachers and classrooms were unavailable? Administrators decided this was the perfect opportunity to make use of 1:1 Technology.

Land purchase OK’d for school The Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School Board on April 16 gave the go-ahead for administra-

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District 196 Superintendent Mary Kreger speaks to attendees of a budget adjustment focus group session at Falcon Ridge Middle School on Dec. 6.

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Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan high school students and District 196 Equity and Inclusion and English Language Learner departments hosted “One District, Many Voices” on Thursday, May 3, at Eastview High School. tion to sign a letter of intent to purchase land for a projected new school.

In November 2015, district voters approved a $130 million bond referendum for building renovations and improvements, as well as the construction of a new school — East Lake Elementary.

With all the necessary funds allocated to projects, $6 million remained.

Director of Finance and Operations Jeff Solomon said $2 million was earned through interest, and the other $4 million comes from cost savings.

The board authorized the administration to spend $4 million of the remaining funds on a piece of land for a projected new elementary school.

Although securing funds for and constructing a new building could be years down the line, the district knows it will need more space.

The land for the potential new school the board authorized administration to purchase is directly north of UMore Park.

Though the district considered four sites in Rosemount, Solomon said the 34-acre Bonaire Path and Akron Avenue site was the best value.

Parkview and Southview elementary schools.

The work in the parking lots, entrances and classrooms is all part of the $180 million bond and capital projects levy referendum that was approved by district voters in November 2015.

All of the projects included in the $130 million bond portion of the referendum have been bid and are under construction or have already been completed.

Director of Business Services Jeff Solomon said at the School Board’s Aug. 13 meeting that this round

of improvements is part of Phase 3 and that only work at Rosemount High, Rosemount Elementary and Glacier Hills were unfinished and were scheduled to be completed in December 2018.

Budget adjustments In December, the district held three focus group sessions at schools in Eagan, Rosemount and Apple Valley to get feedback on proposed budget adjustments totaling $7 million for the 2019-20 school year.

The proposed adjust-

ments included reductions in staffing, allocations for instructional supplies to schools and professional development that requires substitute teachers to be used.

Two “revenue enhancements” were also being considered – accessing $2.3 million from a trust fund for retiree benefits as a one-time revenue source and increasing co-curricular participating fees by 10 percent, according to the district.

During the presentations, district officials said they are projecting a $25 million budget shortfall from 2019 to 2022 “due to years of inadequate funding from the state.”

A budget steering committee and administrators have been reviewing feedback from the focus groups and any received

through the district’s website. Feedback is being taken through the website until Jan. 31 at www.district196.org/budgetadjustments.

Recommendations are scheduled to be presented to the School Board on Jan. 7 and administrators plan to ask the School Board to vote on recommendations on Feb. 11.

The district may also seek a levy in November 2019 to avoid an additional $18 million of budget cuts.

The final total budget revenues for 2017-18 were $442.17 million and expenses were $512.006 million. The total anticipated 2018-19 budget revenues are $452.06 million and expenses are $495.59 million.

Patty Dexter can be reached at patty.dexter@ecm-inc. com.

Students greeted by new spaces Ro s e m o u n t - A p p l e Valley-Eagan School District students were not only greeted by teachers and administrators at the beginning of the school year in September, they also saw many changes to buildings throughout the district.

Upgrades outside and inside the schools included work at Rosemount and Apple Valley high schools, Valley and Scott Highlands middle schools, and Greenleaf, Cedar Park,

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192, from 1A ings, the total cost would have been close to $10 million rather than $2 million.

“For $2 million, we got nearly $10 million of new space, educational space in our schools. … That’s the kind of thing that happens when you turn this over to staff. They get really creative,” Haugen said.

Some of the spaces include a new athletic space at FHS that was previously a book depository; themed workspaces in Boeckman Middle School’s seventhgrade commons area (like a green screen room and a think tank with whiteboard walls), and a forestthemed media center at Meadowview Elementary that has a more open feel and flexible seating options.

New programs This fall, Boeckman Middle School received 30 bicycles and helmets thanks to a grant from the Specialized Foundation.

The foundation’s mission is to use cycling as a tool for children to achieve academic, health and social success.

Boeckman was one of 37 schools to receive a grant in 2018 and the first school in Minnesota to implement the foundation’s Riding for Focus program.

Physical education and health teacher Jacqueline Jensen-Gordon got the idea to bring bikes to Boeckman after visiting a school in the Milwaukee area that utilized mountain bikes.

Benefits of the Riding for Focus program include

it,” Pickens said.

Now that idea is reality. Students can register for ASL as a foreign language class during FHS’s registration period this month. If enough students sign up, it will be offered as a class for the 2019-20 school year.

“All because of one kid.

One kid had an interest,” Pickens said.

Photo by Jody Peters

Farmington High School renovated two spaces in 2018. One was a former book depository that is now an athletic space, pictured here. increased physical activity for students and getting them outside in warmer months.

The Specialized Foundation has partnered with Stanford Medical School, and their research shows cycling may improve brain function and help sustain attention on certain tasks.

The foundation’s founder first developed the Riding for Focus program after noticing improvements with his own ADHD symptoms, but Jensen-Gordon said the program will help other students, too.

“It’ll benefit every student that has the opportunity to ride,” Jensen-Gordon said.

Other new learning opportunities were announced at the high school level.

This year, staff at Farmington High School announced a new learning pathway called Tiger

House, which will be available for students in ninth12th grade.

Students will work with a learning adviser to identify projects and areas of interest. Then the adviser can help connect the students’ personal interests to learning targets and competencies.

Most of the learning will be project-based, according to Jason Berg, District 192’s executive director of educational services.

The program will look different depending on a student’s grade level. When Tiger House students enter 11th and 12th grade, they will be matched with a community expert — someone in a trade or field that the student is interested in pursuing.

Partnering with that person gives the student hands-on experience outside of the classroom,

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Boeckman Middle School was one of 37 schools nationwide to receive a grant from the Specialized Foundation. The foundation’s Riding for Focus program integrates cycling into the school curriculum to help students achieve academic, health and social success. As part of the program, physical education and health teacher Jacqueline Jensen-Gordon got to visit the Specialized Foundation’s headquarters in Morgan Hill, California.

FHS Assistant Principal Laura Pierce said.

During their senior year in Tiger House, students will also create a sort of capstone project. They’ll work at least 300 hours on that project, Pierce said.

Much of the learning is designed to be hands-on, she said. Teachers will be there to support students and ensure that they’re demonstrating specific competencies required for graduation.

For Pierce, who helped guide the creation of Gateway Academy, it made sense to offer a similar project-based learning opportunity for older students.

“There’s things that (students) learned through project-based learning while they were at Gateway Academy, and we’re recognizing we want to be able to offer more of that for those students that have that interest and desire here at the high school,” Pierce said.

Another new offering for next year’s students is American Sign Language.

At the start of the 2018 school year, sophomore student Shivali Choudhury started an ASL club.

Choudhury, who is deaf, wanted to teach others about deaf culture along with some sign language.

Normally, new clubs at the high school tend to draw eight to 10 students to their first meetings, FHS Principal Dan Pickens said. But when he saw over 60 people at the ASL club’s first meeting, he knew it could be a possibility for something more.

“When I went up to the club that day and there were 60 people in there, I left and I went straight down to my office and I started putting feelers out to figure out if we could find somebody to teach

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Staff changes

2018 was a year of major staff changes in the district.

Executive Director of Educational Services Barb Duffrin left her position and took over as superintendent of Mahtomedi Public Schools in July.

She had served six years in her role, and worked for about 18 years in District 192. She worked seven Election years as middle Three District school principal at 192 School Board Farmington Midseats were filled dle School East during the midand Boeckman term elections. The Middle School. top vote-getters Before that, she were incumbents spent two years as Steve Corraro and Steve assistant principal Melissa Sauser, Corraro of Farmington and newcomer ReMiddle School becca Kaletta.

East.

Sauser, who has Duffrin mainly served two terms worked on strateon the School gic planning for Board and is the the district: figurcurrent School ing out what the Board chair, redistrict’s goals are ceived 28.85 per- Rebecca and how to best cent of the vote Kaletta get there. She also (7,931). worked on curKaletta, a pubriculum review and lishing coordinastaff development. tor with Thomson Her replacement, Reuters, received Jason Berg, had 20.60 percent of been Farmingthe vote (5,662). ton High School’s Corraro, who principal since July has served on the 2014, and assistant Melissa School Board since principal since DeSauser 2014, received cember 2012.

19.84 percent of the vote He’s worked in the (5,455). district in different caThey will join a School pacities as a high school Board that includes three math teacher, K-12 math other members: Jake instructional coach and Cordes, Jacilyn Doyle and an administrator. Berg Julie Singewald.

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Highlights of 2018 included the Farmington High School varsity cheerleading team placing seventh in the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship on Feb. 10 and 11 at the Wide World of Sports complex at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

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192, from 11A spent some time in between coaching at Luther College and as principal at Lincoln Elementary in Owatonna, but in total has spent about 18 years working in the district.

Taking over as FHS principal was Dan Pickens. He had served as FHS’s assistant principal for about three years, and has worked in the district his entire educational career.

He got his first teaching job at Farmington Middle School West (now Dodge Middle School) and spent about six or seven years teaching math.

He then spent about three years in the district office, first as a technology coach and then as head of instructional technology.

Since Pickens took over as principal, a new assistant principal was hired.

Laura Wagner came to Farmington from Minneapolis Public Schools, where she worked as district program facilitator for Turnaround Schools.

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In 2018, Farmington’s Rogue Robotics team celebrated its victory at the Northern Lights Regional in Duluth. The team qualified for the world championships in Detroit and won the Industrial Design Award.

192. Superintendent Jay Haugen was named as the Minnesota Association of School Administrators’ 2019 Minnesota Superintendent of the Year.

Recognition No other Farmington 2018 was also a year superintendent has been of recognition for District chosen as superintendent She has also worked as a social studies teacher for South High School in Minneapolis and Johnson High School in St. Paul.

of the year.

Haugen is a candidate among other state recipients for National Superintendent of the Year, to be announced during the American Association of School Administrators convention held Feb. 14-

16 in Los Angeles.

Since the award’s inception in 1988, only two Minnesota candidates have been selected as national superintendent of the year: Donald Draayer of Minnetonka Public Schools in 1990 and Kenneth Dragseth of Edina Public Schools in 2003.

Haugen was one of four candidates evaluated this year. Candidates were evaluated on their accomplishments, communication skills, professionalism, community involvement and how they demonstrated leadership for learning.

Gary Amoroso, MASA executive director, said the selection panel uses a rubric set up by AASA and assigns a value for each of the areas. Haugen scored the highest using that rubric.

“It’s a very high honor, and (Haugen) is an extremely well-deserving recipient,” Amoroso said.

For Haugen, who became superintendent of District 192 in 2011, the award was meaningful not

Jay Huagen just personally, but for the district as a whole.

“I think it’s in some ways an acknowledgment that the Farmington School District is (heading) in the right direction.

So I’m excited … there’s a lot of speaking engagements that come with this, and I get to go out and talk about Farmington and the work of the Farmington School District,” Haugen said.

Jody Peters can be reached at jody.peters@ecm-inc.com.

2018

Year in Review

Year of firsts for community education In 2018, Farmington Community Education embraced new programming and bid farewell to its director

by Jody Peters SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Along with its usual offerings of swimming lessons and arts and craft courses, Farmington Community Education introduced some new programming in 2018.

There were also some changes in leadership. After 11 years working in District 192, Community Education Director Heidi Cunningham retired this summer. Her successor, Brianna Ostoff, worked for about five years as youth service coordinator for Burnsville-EaganSavage District 191 before coming to Farmington.

Following is a recap of the year’s events in community education.

New programming: Snow fair Inspired by the Winter Olympics, Farmington Community Education hosted its first-ever snow fair in 2018.

On Saturday, Feb. 24, families of children in preschool through fifth grade were invited to the snow fair. They could enjoy music provided by Kids-

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The first-ever snow fair in Farmington provided lots of outdoor fun for children and families on Saturday, Feb. 24, at Farmington Elementary School. The event was sponsored by Farmington Community Education and Early Childhood Family Education and featured activities like blowing bubbles and stringing bird feeders.

Dance DJ and activities such as snow games, snow art projects, hockey bowling and a Nordic walk.

The event took place on the Farmington Elementary School grounds from 10 a.m.-noon, and activities were geared toward a child’s age and abilities.

“For example if they’re going to … build a snowman, for the infants and toddlers it’s basically playing in the snow. For the older kids, it’ll (involve) being a little bit more artistic,” Family Education Programs Coordinator Tresa Washburn said at

the time.

In a previous interview with the newspaper, Washburn said Community Education and Early Childhood Family Education wanted an organized event that was something the entire family could do together.

“It gives an opportunity for parents and their kids to do things together, and I think that’s really important for them to be working on those relationships. That’s the biggest thing,” Washburn said.

The inaugural snow fair was successful enough

that Community Education plans to offer it again in 2019.

The second annual snow fair will be held Saturday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m.-noon at the Meadowview Elementary See Community Ed, 13A

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In the event of air temperature or wind-chill below 0 degrees the event will be canceled.

New programming: NinjaZone This spring, another new programming option was available to Farmington families.

NinjaZone, a nationwide program whose goal is to turn “energy into ambition,” is geared toward boys ages 18 months to 13 years old (though girls are welcome to join, too).

It’s designed to combine elements of obstacle training, gymnastics, martial arts and freestyle movement.

Farmington Community Education held two introductory camps on March 27 and 29, and offered lessons starting the week of May 7.

Krystal Sedwick, director and head Xcel coach at Twist N Tumble Gymnastics in Farmington, got the idea to start a NinjaZone program after seeing it mentioned on a Facebook group she’s part of with other coaches.

She and Allen Berg, Community Education’s youth enrichment supervisor, wanted to get more boys involved in gymnastics and thought NinjaZone could be the way to do it.

Traditional gymnastics isn’t always a good fit for everyone, so they thought the mash-up of gymnas-

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Students attending Farmington Community Education’s NinjaZone camp on March 27 learned ninja skills like running and tumbling. About 30 students attended the camp from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. tics, taekwondo, parkour and free running would appeal to more boys.

During a weekly 45- to 55-minute class, the minilessons for NinjaZone are no more than eight minutes long. A coach teaches a new skill every eight minutes, making for nearconstant movement.

When NinjaZone first started this spring, Berg spoke to the newspaper about the excitement surrounding the program.

“I was just downstairs at the gym watching the kids do their ninja stances and their ninja mantra and everything like that, and there’s not a frown on any of the kids. I mean, they’re tired, they’re hot,

they’re sweaty, but they’re having so much fun,” Berg said at the time.

Getting young people moving is one goal of the program, and others goals are teaching life skills and respect.

The program is split up into three levels: Baby Ninjas for ages 18 months to 3 years old, Lil’ Ninjas for ages 3-6 years old, and Ninja Training for ages 6-13 years old.

Much like karate belts, the Ninja Training group is subdivided based on their headband level: white for beginners, yellow for intermediate, and blue for advanced.

People can register and find class information

online at www.FarmingtonCE.com.

First-time students are required to purchase a uniform, which is included in the class price.

Farewell to director Earlier this year, Farmington Community Education Director Heidi Cunningham said farewell to freezing temps.

Cunningham and her husband, who worked as a teacher in the Albert Lea school district, retired this summer and moved to Sedona, Arizona, in September.

Cunningham spent 26 years working in community education. She was

the community education director in Albert Lea prior to coming to Farmington, but spent the past 11 years in District 192.

In a previous interview with the newspaper, Cunningham said the best part of working in community education was serving people in programs from birth all the way through life.

She said that coming up with a variety of programming also interested her.

“We get to be really creative and hear what the needs of the community are and what people see as a need in the community, and we’re able to develop programming based on that need. So there’s never a dull moment,” Cunningham said.

As for why she and her husband chose to move to Sedona, Cunningham said that they took a trip to Arizona about 15 years ago.

Their timeshare in Phoenix didn’t have any openings at the time, so they went to Sedona with the intention of driving down to Phoenix later.

They ended up staying in Sedona because the area was so beautiful, she said.

“From the first time we were there, we were like, ‘Wow, wouldn’t this be a great place to retire?’ ” Cunningham said.

They kept going back, year after year. Eventually their three children grew up and got out of college.

Now that the children are grown and they have two grandsons, the Cunninghams have finally made

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Heidi Cunningham that dream a reality.

Cunningham was confident that she left Farmington Community Education in good hands with Brianna Ostoff, who previously worked in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Community Education.

Recently, Ostoff presented some new ideas for community education. At the Oct. 22 School Board meeting, she introduced the idea of a youth service advisory council that would work to provide service opportunities for all youths in the district.

She also introduced the idea of youth service varsity letters. FHS students would be able to earn a varsity letter by meeting specific criteria in the area of youth service, similar to other extracurricular varsity letters.

The Community Education youth development plan was approved by the School Board at the Oct. 22 meeting.

Jody Peters can be reached at jody.peters@ecm-inc.com.

Religion Pet memorial service set Jan. 13

p.m. Dinner is served from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

These meals are for senior citizens, single-parent families, families in transition and all others in the surrounding community seeking a healthy meal in a relaxed atmosphere. Although the meals are free, donations are accepted.

For more information, call the church at 952-432-7273.

Grace Lutheran Church is located at the intersection of Pennock Avenue and County Road 42 in Apple Valley.

Shepherd of the Valley will hold a pet memorial service 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13. All are welcome to honor the memory of their pets and celebrate the time spent together.

The service will be in the chapel and one of the church’s pastors will preside.

Participants may bring a framed photo of their pet labeled on the back with their name and phone number.

For more information, visit www.sotv.org/events or call 952432-6351. Shepherd of the Val- Women’s January ley Lutheran Church is located luncheon at 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge The Minnesota Valley ChrisRoad in Apple Valley. tian Women’s Connection will hold its January luncheon 12-2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at ValCommunity meals at leywood Golf Course, 4851 Grace Lutheran McAndrews Road, Apple ValGrace Lutheran Church will ley. serve free community meals on Speaker Nancy Brydges will Mondays, Jan. 7, 14 and 28. share “The Challenge of New Dining hall doors open at 5:30

Beginnings” on how to cope with life’s changes.

Bonnie Kastelein will present “The Purse-Driven Life,” a fun look at women and their “purse”onality.

Luncheon cost is $20. Reservations/cancellations to Jan at 651-434-5795 or tjmorse2@ comcast.net. Sponsored by Stonecroft.

No-regrets retirement planning Shepherd of the Valley is hosting “No-Regrets Retirement Planning” 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 12.

All new retirees or those nearing retirement are invited to learn to navigate the social, physical, emotional and relationship changes that occur. The event will include panel presentations, discussion and refreshments.

This event is free, but registration is requested at www.sotv.

org/events.

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church is located at 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road in Apple Valley.

FaithBasics offered at SOTV Shepherd of the Valley offers “FaithBasics” on Tuesday evenings beginning Jan. 8.

This six-week seminar will help participants understand core insights of the Christian faith from a Lutheran perspective.

FaithBasics is designed to help answer questions about God, Jesus, the Bible and the church in a setting of caring relationships. This is a helpful course for those rekindling their faith, those new to Christianity, and those interested in Lutheran insights.

FaithBasics meets 6:30-8 p.m.

Tuesdays, Jan. 8-Feb. 12. This course is free, but registration

is requested at www.sotv.org/ events.

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church is located at 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road in Apple Valley.

Shepherd of the Valley hosts Financial Peace University Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, will offer Financial Peace University classes beginning 4 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 13.

Created by financial expert Dave Ramsey, the nine-lesson digital course provides families and individuals with practical tools to gain control of their finances and set themselves up for long-term financial success.

For more information or to register, visit www.fpu. com/1078637.

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Sports Holiday tourneys offer no chance to relax Farmington, Burnsville girls skaters go 3-0 at home

by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The holiday break from school wasn’t necessarily a time to relax for high school athletes. Many local teams took part in tournaments last week before resuming school – and conference play – this week.

Here’s a look at some of what took place during last week’s holiday action:

Girls hockey Burnsville went 3-0 in its invitational and improved to 13-4 overall.

The biggest victory of the three probably was in the second round Dec. 27, when the Blaze rallied to defeat Apple Valley 3-2 in overtime. The game also counted in the South Suburban Conference standings and gave Burnsville a regular-season sweep over the Eagles.

Emily Howard of Burnsville scored with 32 seconds left in the third period to tie the Apple Valley game. Sami Bowlby scored the winner 3 minutes, 7 seconds into overtime.

Burnsville also defeated Park of Cottage Grove 4-0 and Hudson, Wisconsin, 3-1 in its tournament.

Apple Valley (6-9-1) defeated Hudson 2-1 and Park 3-0 to go 2-1 in the Burnsville tourney. Lily Leong scored twice and Keni Allen made 25 saves in the Park game.

Three South Suburban Conference teams played in the Louis Schmitz Holiday Classic in Farmington.

The host Tigers cruised past Hastings 5-1 and New Prague 7-3 in the first and third rounds.

Farmington needed overtime to beat Northfield 2-1 in the second round. Despite holding the Raiders to 10 shots on goal, Farmington was trailing 1-0 before Claire Enright scored with three minutes left in the third period. Enright also assisted on Samantha Moehle’s winner at 10 seconds of overtime.

Farmington improved to 7-5-1 overall with the three tournament victories.

Lakeville North also won all three of its games at the Schmitz Invitational and is now 10-6 overall.

The Farmington tournament did a “showcase” format, with all matchups determined in advance, to avoid the likelihood of South Suburban Conference rivals playing each other in the tournament.

North goalie Kallie Schneider made 18 saves as her team defeated Northfield 2-0 in the third round. Katie Doll and Olivia Mattis scored for the Panthers.

Eastview was 0-2-1 in the Farmington tournament, losing to New Prague 3-0 and Simley 1-0, and tying Hutchinson 2-2.

Eagan’s 12-game winning streak ended at the Mid-Winter Meltdown in Eden Prairie, where the Wildcats won one of three games. The victory was 3-2 over Cretin-Derham Hall, with Julia Barger scoring the winner on a power play with 1:53 remaining.

Eagan (13-3 overall) lost to Eden Prairie 3-2 and Shakopee 5-3 in its other tournament games.

The Shakopee game did not count in the South Suburban Conference standings; Eagan remains first in the league at 9-0.

Lakeville South (4-12) won one of three games in the Kaposia Classic in South St. Paul. The victory was 5-4 over Hibbing/ Chisholm on Monday, when the Cougars scored four goals on 22 shots in the third period. Taylor Stefan, Macey Ravndalen, Madison McKinney and Taylor Otremba scored the third-period goals.

Rosemount went 2-1 at the Hockeytown Holiday Classic in Warroad, defeating Dodge County 3-2 on Kiersten Browning’s overtime goal and Osseo/ Park Center 3-0 as goalie Brynn Kimel made 14 saves. The loss was 7-1 to Warroad, which is ranked No. 1 in Class A.

Boys hockey Eagan, a regular participant in the South St. Paul Premier Tournament and frequent championship contender, finished second in the 2018 event.

The Wildcats (7-3 overall) reached the championship game before losing to Hastings 4-3.

Michael Beneke had a hat trick and Keegan Johnson had two goals

and two assists in Eagan’s 9-4 victory over Hopkins in the first round. Derek Manzella stopped 13 shots in a 5-0 victory over St. Paul Johnson in the semifinals.

Rosemount and Apple Valley traveled to Duluth for holiday tournaments.

Rosemount won three games at the Hilltopper Holiday Classic to improve to 10-1 overall.

Rosemount defeated four-time defending champion Hermantown 3-2 in the championship game despite being outshot 2812. Luke Levandowski scored two goals and Connor Kenefick one for the Irish, and Mason Campbell had two assists.

Apple Valley dropped Roseville 6-1 in the first round of the Heritage Holiday Classic, the Eagles’ first victory of the season after starting with seven consecutive losses.

Codey Zuelow and A.J. Kasner scored two goals each for Apple Valley, and Joe Prouty had one goal and one assist.

Lakeville North is 6-5 overall after winning one of three games at the Hockey for Life Classic in Prior Lake. The victory was 3-2 in overtime against Prior Lake in a game that counted in the South Suburban Conference standings. Shane Griffin scored his second goal of the game at 4:56 of overtime.

Lakeville South went 1-2 at the Tradition at the Park in St. Louis Park.

Riley Portner, Jacob Steinhagen and Jack Novak scored in the Cougars 3-2 victory over Holy Family in the second round.

South is 5-4 overall.

One South Suburban Conference team played in the Schwan Cup Gold Division tournament. Burnsville was 0-2-1, with the tie coming against Centennial in the second round. Logan Kittleson and Korey Bell scored for Burnsville in the 2-2 draw with Centennial.

Eastview did not play in a holiday tournament but went 2-0 last week, beating St. Louis Park 3-2 on Dec. 27 and Shakopee 7-1 last Saturday. The Lightning improved to 3-8 overall with the victories.

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Photos by Mike Shaughnessy

(Above) Farmington forward Claire Enright goes after the puck following a faceoff during the Tigers’ 2-1 victory over Northfield at the Louis Schmitz Holiday Classic.

(Below) The Tigers’ Grace Auge skates through the neutral zone. Farmington won all three of its games in the tournament.

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Sports Notebook: Ryan Poehling is leading scorer at World Juniors

by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Lakeville native Ryan Poehling is tearing it up at the IIHF World Junior Championships.

As of Wednesday morning, the Team USA forward was the leading scorer in the tournament with eight points (five goals, three assists) in four games. He helped the U.S. team go 3-1 in its pool at the tournament, which showcases the world’s top players under age 20. Team USA was scheduled to play Czechoslovakia in the quarterfinals Wednesday in Victoria, British Columbia. Medal-round games will be Saturday in Vancouver.

Poehling, who helped Lakeville North High School to an undefeated season and state championship in 2014-15, started the World Juniors playing wing. However, first line center Jack Hughes – who’s expected to be selected first overall in the NHL draft next summer – was

injured and Poehling was moved to that spot. He led a U.S. comeback in pool play against Sweden, scoring three goals in the final 6 minutes, 35 seconds to force overtime in a game the U.S. eventually lost 5-4 in overtime.

After the world tournament Poehling will return to St. Cloud State University, where he’s a junior forward for the Huskies and the team’s second-leading scorer. St. Cloud State, 13-1-2 overall, is first in the U.S. College Hockey Online NCAA Division I rankings. Poehling was a first-round draft choice of the Montreal Canadiens in 2017.

Eastview’s boys and girls swim- now called World Wrestling ming programs and is an assis- Entertainment (WWE), but he started as an interviewer in tant coach in track and field.

Verne Gagne’s Minnesota-based American Wrestling Associa‘Mean Gene’ tion. In a Star Tribune interview mourned in Burnsville Word of Gene Okerlund’s in 2015, Okerlund said it hapdeath was a gut punch to any- pened by accident. The regular body who followed professional interviewer, Marty O’Neill, was wrestling since the 1970s, when unavailable for a taping. Gagne he rose to fame by interviewing asked Okerlund, who worked some of the most outrageous in advertising sales at the time, personalities in the business. to fill in. That led to a sudden Locally, he also was known as change in career path.

And the “Mean Gene” nicka sports parent. Todd Okername?

That came from someone lund, one of Gene’s two chilelse with strong Minnesota ties dren, was a hockey and football – wrestler-turned-actor-turnedstar at Burnsville High School in the 1980s. Todd went on to politician Jesse Ventura.

Okerlund, 76, died Wednesplay four years with the UniverTollefson to be honored day morning at a hospital near sity of Minnesota men’s hockey Eastview’s Mark Tollefson team and also was a forward on his Florida residence. Cause will be honored for coaching the 1988 U.S. Olympic team. He of death was not immediately his 100th high school season at played one season of pro hockey known. a Lightning boys swimming and before injuries cut short his caBerkvam milestone diving meet Friday, Jan. 11, at reer.

Falcon Ridge Middle School.

Former Lakeville North Gene Okerlund is known The meet starts at 6 p.m. girls basketball coach and curmainly for his work in what is Tollefson is head coach of rent Northfield boys basketball

Holiday, from 14A Caden Espinda Banick scored the game-winner shorthanded against St. Louis Park. Josh Eernisse and Zach Anderson had hat tricks against Shakopee.

Girls basketball Undefeated Farmington (8-0) won two games convincingly at the St. Olaf Holiday Hoops Classic.

The Tigers, ranked sixth in Class 4A, defeated Grand Rapids 63-41 as Sophie Hart scored 16 points and Morgan Ebel had 13.

Paige Kindseth had 16 points, Molly Mogensen 15 and Peyton Blandin 15 as the Tigers defeated Northfield 73-44 on Saturday. Hart grabbed 10 rebounds.

A tournament game with Visitation scheduled for Friday was canceled because of weather concerns.

Eastview also was 2-0 in its bracket at the St. Olaf tourney. The Lightning (7-2 overall) pulled away in the second half to beat Grand Rapids 64-40 as senior guard Macy Guebert scored 20 points. She had four three-pointers.

Guebert had 16 points and Cassidy Carson 13 in a 53-38 victory over Northfield.

Host school St. Michael-Albertville edged Apple Valley 69-65 in the second round of a two-day tournament. Anna Mutch had 16 points and Kalena

Photo by Mike Shaughnessy

Rosemount’s Noah Loehr goes to the basket against New Prague during the East Ridge boys basketball holiday tournament.

Myers 13 for the Eagles, 7-3 overall.

Megan Baer had 20 points and Mutch and Myers 17 apiece as Apple Valley beat Edina 74-68 in overtime in the first round.

Zhane Thompson and Megan Diggan scored 15 points each as Burnsville defeated Annandale 62-40 at Annandale’s tournament. Burnsville improved

to 6-2 overall. The Blaze’s scheduled first-round game against St. Paul Como Park was canceled because of bad weather.

Lakeville North guard Lauren Jensen broke her school’s scoring record for the second time this season as the Panthers defeated Cretin-Derham Hall 79-68 at the Park Center Holiday Showcase.

Jensen scored 42 points, topping the 39 she scored against Centennial on Dec. 6 when she set the previous school record.

Jensen also reached 1,000 career points in the CretinDerham Hall game.

The Panthers, 6-4 overall, lost 77-48 to Park Center in the first round of the tournament.

Lakeville South is 4-7 after splitting two games at the Rochester Rotary Classic. The Cougars’ victory was 70-69 over Rochester Lourdes in the first round.

Rosemount won both games in its bracket at the Rochester Rotary Classic. The Irish, 7-3 overall, defeated Rochester John Marshall 62-42 as Helen Staley and Alexa Ratzlaff scored 13 points each.

Staley and Ratzlaff had 14 points apiece in a 53-47 victory over Chaska, while Taylor Janssen added 13.

After winning one of three games at the Roseville tournament, Eagan was 3-8 overall. The Wildcats beat St. Francis 54-43 in the second round as Lily Fandre scored 16 points and Lindsey Tschetter and Hanna Lamkin added 12 each.

Boys basketball Lakeville North rolled past two opponents in its holiday tournament last week. The Panthers defeated Austin 84-64 last week as Tyler Wahl scored 20 points. Wahl, a senior guard/forward, passed

coach Andy Berkvam earned his 500th career victory in a Northfield boys game Dec. 6.

The first 419 came as head coach of the Lakeville High School and Lakeville North girls teams, which he led to three state championships over 22 seasons. In 2013, he stepped down to become head boys coach at Northfield, his alma mater.

When Berkvam was inducted into the Panther Hall of Fame in 2017, he noted that 27 years earlier he and current North boys basketball coach John Oxton applied for the same job – coaching the Lakeville High School boys team. Oxton got that job, and Berkvam took the girls head coaching job. Now both have reached 500 victories and are in Lakeville’s athletic hall of fame.

Mike Shaughnessy can be reached at mike.shaughnessy@ ecm-inc.com.

1,000 points for his career.

Tommy Jensen added 15 points and Eli Mostaert 12 against Austin. Jack Rusch scored 15 points as North drubbed Henry Sibley 84-38 in the first round last Friday.

Eastview and Rosemount were in the field for the East Ridge tournament, with both losing to the host Raptors.

Fifth-ranked East Ridge held off Eastview 74-67 despite 22 points from Lightning guard Ryan Thissen. Tate Machacek and Steven Crowl scored 19 each. Eastview (5-4) defeated New Prague 75-49 in the first round.

Rosemount was 3-5 after losing to East Ridge and New Prague. Zach Wenthe had 12 points for the Irish in their 57-47 loss to New Prague.

Lakeville South got to play only one game at the Granite City Classic in St. Cloud because of weather concerns. The Cougars (4-4) fell to Minnetonka 72-58 on Friday despite 15 points from Joe Bachinski, 14 from Reid Patterson, 13 from Jack Leland and 11 from Riley Mahlman.

Other Granite City Classic invitees, such as Apple Valley, were able to play twice in St. Cloud.

The Eagles went 2-0, beating St. Louis Park 83-76 and Sauk Rapids-Rice 7549.

Mark Possis scored 19 points in Apple Valley’s victory over St. Louis Park, leading five Eagles

players in double figures.

Apple Valley also had five players with 11 points or more against Sauk Rapids-Rice, led by Mason Klett with 14.

Burnsville defeated St. Paul Johnson 67-47 in the first round of the TCO Holiday Classic at Augsburg University. Ryan Allgood had 19 points, Cedric Ung 18 and Daniel Rosenber 16 for the Blaze.

Burnsville lost 101-83 to Minnehaha Academy, the top-ranked team in Class 2A, in the second round of the Augsburg tourney before falling to Minneapolis Southwest 64-52 in the final round.

The Blaze are 4-5 overall.

Eagan is 5-3 after losing twice at the University of St. Thomas tournament.

Wayzata and CretinDerham Hall, the teams the Wildcats played, both are in the top 15 of the Class 4A rankings. Kurt Ohlhues had 16 points in a 73-54 loss to Wayzata and Finn O’Malley scored 17 as the Wildcats lost to CDH 66-48.

Farmington split two games at the Tartan holiday tourney and is 3-5 overall. The Tigers beat Park of Cottage Grove 6155 in the second round behind 21 points from Jameson Shrum and 14 from Max Baata.

Mike Shaughnessy can be reached at mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com.

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News Briefs Metro Republican Women to meet Jan. 12 Three statewide 2018 candidates, Donna Bergstrom for lieutenant governor, Pam Myhra for auditor and Doug Wardlow for attorney general will discuss their election experiences. Freedom Club exit polling and voting results will be presented.

The event is hosted by Metro Republican Women at their Jan. 12 breakfast meeting at the Mendakota Country Club in Mendota Heights.

“We must examine the elections of 2018 to understand how we lost the confidence and attention of the people of Minnesota,” said MRW President Margaret Flower. “We are pleased that these candidates are willing to talk about missteps, successes and inspire us to learn from 2018 and move forward.”

The 2018 exit polling statistics taken by the Minnesota-based Freedom Club will be briefly presented. Each candidate will reflect on the statistics and share their campaign experiences.

A buffet breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m.; the program will begin at 9 a.m. The cost is $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers and $15 for students. With no reservations by the deadline of Jan. 8, the cost is $25.

Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are encouraged.

Those interested in attending can go to metrogopwomen.org to pay online or make a reservation and pay at the door.

Farmington Library events The Farmington Library, 508 Third St., will offer the following programs. Call 651-438-0250 or visit www.dakotacounty.us/library for more information.

Farmington Afternoon Book Group, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8. The group will discuss “Sandcastle Girls” by Chris Bohjalian.

Code Club, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8. Meet with other coders, work on projects and learn new tricks in computer programming. Ages: 10-16.

ed. Geared for adults and youth ages 10 and older.

Work of Art: Funding, 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12. Learn to think creatively about how to diversify your funding streams by exploring traditional and new models for generating value, resources and revenue. Presented by Springboard for the Arts.

Registration required.

Donna Bergstrom

Rosemount KCs host spaghetti dinner fundraiser The Rosemount Knights of Columbus are hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser 5:45-8 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 12, at St. Joseph Social Hall, 13900 Biscyane Ave. W., Rosemount.

This is a free-will offering event. All proceeds will be donated to the St. Joseph’s Youth Group.

Take-out is available.

Pam Myhra

Doug Wardlow Resume Rescue, 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9.

Learn how to use a resume to show a potential employer your value. Topics covered include formatting, styles, common mistakes, do’s and don’ts, and more. Taught by Dakota County WorkForce Center staff. Registration required.

Storytime for 2s-6s, 10:30-11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11. Read, play, sing, talk and write together with stories and activities to develop early literacy skills for toddlers and preschoolers. Siblings welcome. Ages: 2-6.

Open Studio, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11. Work on a current art or craft project while visiting with other makers. Get help with individual projects.

New textile techniques demonstrated as request-

Miss Czech Slovak pageant seeks contestants Young women between the ages of 16 and 26 can apply to compete in the 30th annual Miss Czech Slovak Minnesota Pageant to be held Saturday, April 13, in Montgomery, Minnesota.

Contestants must be of Czech, Slovak or Moravian heritage. The pageant winners receive cash awards and crowns and will have a year of memorable appearances throughout the state. The new Miss Czech Slovak Minnesota queen will travel to the National Miss Czech Slovak US Pageant in Wilber, Nebraska, in early August.

A pageant informational meeting is planned 1:302:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, at Montgomery Oil Company and David’s Diner, 200 Fourth St. N.W., Montgomery. Light lunch will be served at 1:30 p.m.

Interested contestants, parents and family members are invited.

The application deadline is March 1. For more information, visit www. missczechslovakmnpageant.org.

The Miss Czech Slovak Minnesota Pageant on April 13 will feature ethnic foods served at 5 p.m. with the pageant beginning at 7 p.m. A reception and dance will follow the coro-

nation. Dinner and pageant tickets are available from Jerry or Lorraine David at 507-364-9370 or at Montgomery Oil Company.

The reigning Miss Czech Slovak Minnesota is Heather Vikla of Lonsdale.

Bachman’s hosts winter farmers market The Apple Valley Bachman’s will host a Winter Farmers Market 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays in partnership with the St. Paul Farmers Market. The market will be held in the greenhouse.

Dates include Jan. 12 and 26, Feb. 9 and 23, and March 9 and 23.

The market will feature fresh, locally grown and locally produced foods, including farm fresh eggs, seasonal produce, meat, cheese, honey, maple syrup and a variety of artisan products. Live music and snacks and treats for purchase also will be available.

Bachman’s is located at 7955 150th St. W., Apple Valley. Call 952-431-2242 for more information.

Immigration community dialogue set Jan. 12 A free community dialogue on immigration topics will be held 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. The event will be in the library’s large meeting room on the lower level.

Topics to be discussed include: • Are you tired of the hostile environment of the current political debate?

• Should the United States be a melting pot of people from around the world or should the borders be closed for security reasons?

• What should be done with the 11 million people who live in the U.S. without documentation and the children born to undocumented parents?

• How are we to ensure there are qualified workers in the industries that rely on immigrants for their workforce?

To enable an informed discussion, prior to the

meeting participants can download a fact-based issue paper about immigration which describes three different options at http:// bit.ly/2GzOOst. More background on the session is at https://www.nifi.org/ en/issue-guide/comingamerica.

Participants will have the opportunity to participate in a civil moderated discussion, using a method developed and promoted by the National Issues Forum. After a short orientation to the issue and the process, the group will sit in a circle and discuss the issues. The discussion will approach the issues from three different perspectives, 30 minutes for each perspective. The objective of the group is to find common ground among the perspectives. All will be able to share their views and hear the views of others.

For participants who may have attended a Better Angels skills workshop, this will provide an opportunity to practice the listening and speaking skills learned there and help promote more civil conversations about the issues important to you.

To register, go to: http:// bit.ly/2PTPYyi. For more information, contact co-moderators Rick Olson (Prior Lake) at olson48176@gmail.com or 320-248-9933; Kim Martinson (Eagan) at kimmartinson54@gmail. com.

Immunization clinics set Residents who are uninsured or whose insurance does not cover vaccines, including the flu shot, can receive immunizations at upcoming Dakota County Public Health immunization clinics.

In addition to the uninsured or underinsured, immunization clinics are also open to children enrolled on a Minnesota health care program (Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare or Prepaid Medical Assistance Program) or are American Indian or Alaskan Native.

January immunization clinics at Dakota County Western Service Center, second floor, suite 286, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley, are: • Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1-4 p.m., by appointment.

• Tuesday, Jan. 22, 8:3011:30 a.m., by appointment.

Call 952-891-7528 to schedule an appointment.

A walk-in clinic (no appointment needed) will be: • 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, Western Service Center, second floor, suite 286.

Minors under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian or have a signed authorization for another adult to accompany them. Forms and eligibility information are available online at www. dakotacounty.us; search “immunization clinics.”

Bring all immunization records with you to the clinic. A donation of $20 for each vaccination is suggested, but people who qualify for reduced-fee immunizations will not be turned away if they cannot pay the donation. Cash and checks are accepted; no credit or debit cards.

For more information, call the Immunization Hotline at 952-891-7999.

Citizens’ Climate Lobby meets Jan. 12 Citizens’ Climate Lobby of Dakota County will meet 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. The recently proposed congressional bill for Carbon Fee and Dividend, a marketbased, socially responsible climate solution, will be discussed.

CCL is a grassroots, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization focused on creating political will to address climate change at the local and national level. For more information, contact Deborah Nelson at deevee@charter.net, or visit https://citizensclimatelobby.org.

Job Transitions Group meets Catherine Byers Breet will present “Stuck at GO?” at the Jan. 8 meeting of the Easter Job Transitions Group.

The group meets 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Easter Lutheran Church – By the Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. Call 651452-3680 for information.

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5520 Part-time Asst. Teachers Needed Richfield Fun Club

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Transit Bus Driver

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5520 Part-time FACILITY ATTENDANT, PT City of Lakeville is accepting applications for a PT Facility Attendant responsible for routine custodial and light maintenance work.

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FOCUS GROUP

A Twin Cities law firm is seeking participants willing to take part in a focus group on Saturday, January 19th from 1 p.m. until about 3:30 p.m. at a location in Rosemount Minnesota. The intent of the focus group is to gather participantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; thoughts and opinions regarding an upcoming employment law civil trial. Fifteen participants will be selected from those submitting applications, and those applying will be informed by Friday, January 11 if they are selected for this focus group.

Each individual selected for the focus group who attends the entire session on Jan. 19 will receive a check for $50 at the end of the session. Participants will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement.

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Anchor Glass in Shakopee produces 915 million bottles every year and is the biggest consumer of recycled glass feedstock in the upper Midwest.

Anchor employs 280 workers.

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Mechanic Wanted Schmitty & Sons, a local, employee-owned company is seeking mechanics for our locations in: Eagan, Burnsville and Lakeville.

We offer: *Competitive Pay *Advancement Opportunities *Laptop computers *Tuition reimbursement *PTO *Continued Training Interested candidates should apply at

www.schmittyandsons.com Or in person 22750 Pillsbury Avenue Lakeville, MN 55044 3600 Blackhawk Rd. Eagan, MN 55102 952-985-7574

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Dance showcase in Farmington

Photos courtesy of Becky Blood

Dancers from last year’s “For the Love of Dance” showcase performed a variety of styles, including ballroom, Lindy hop, kick, jazz and more.

“For the Love of Dance,” a showcase celebrating the beauty and artistry of dance, will be held 2 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 27, at Farmington High School, 20655 Flagstaff Ave. The event is a fundraiser for the FHS senior party.

The showcase will in-

clude performances by Carleton College Ballroom Dance Team, Dance With Us America, Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Premier Dance Team from the University of Minnesota, Ballet Co.Laboratory, the Community School of Excellence’s Ntxhais Tshaj

Lij dance group and Rince na Chroi Irish Dancers.

Also performing will be Dance Connection, JAMM Dance Companie, Just for Kix, South Metro Dance Academy, Studio 4 Dance, Synergy Dance Center and the Lakeville Starliners.

Thursday, Jan. 10 – Table Tennis, 8:30 a.m.; Zumba Gold, 9 a.m.; Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Pinochle, 12:30 p.m.; Dulcimer Practice, 1 p.m.; Model Train Meeting, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 11 – Coffee Cafe, 8:30 a.m.; Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Cribbage, 10 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 8 – Coffee at Cub, 8 a.m.; Bid Euchre, 9 a.m.; Open Painting, 10 a.m.; Blood Pressure Checks, 11 a.m.; Monthly Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.; Restorative Yoga, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 9 – Sunrise Partners, 8 a.m.; Driver Safety, 9 a.m.; Canasta, 10 a.m.; Dominoes, 1 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 10 – Cribbage, 9 a.m.; Bone Builders, 9:30 a.m.; Pinochle, 1 p.m.; Yoga, 1 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 11 – Euchre, 9 a.m.; Woodcarving, 9 a.m.; Bluegrass Concert, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 13 – Jazz Concert, 6 p.m.

The Rosemount Area Seniors are located in the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. Check monitors and room schedules at the facility for activity locations.

Dance styles will include ballroom, jazz, hip hop, ballet, contemporary, lyrical, kick, pom, Chinese folk dance, Asian folk dance and Irish dance.

Tickets can be purchased at the door: $10 for adults, $5 for students and free for children under 5.

Ten percent of this year’s profits will be given to benefit the Dancers Against Cancer organization. The group provides financial support and inspiration to dance educators, choreographers, dancers and their families who have been affected by cancer.

The event is sponsored by the FHS Senior Class Party Committee. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2R1V5C7.

Seniors Farmington seniors The Rambling River Center is located at 325 Oak St. For more information on trips, programs and other activities, call 651-280-6970.

Monday, Jan. 7 – Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Line Dance, 9:30 a.m.; Dulcimer Club, 10 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10 a.m.; Recycled Cards, 12:30 p.m.; 500 Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Kindness Rocks, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 8 – Table Tennis, 8:30 a.m.; Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Wood Carving, 1 p.m. Deadline: “You Smell Barn.”

Wednesday, Jan. 9 – Happy Feet, 9 a.m.; Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Fitness Center Orientation, 9:30 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10 a.m.; Recycled Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Coloring Group, 1 p.m.; Bridge, 1 p.m.; Yoga, 5 p.m.

Rosemount seniors The following activities are sponsored by the Rosemount Parks and Recreation Department and the Rosemount Area Seniors.

For more information, call the Rosemount Parks and Recreation Department at 651-322-6000.

Monday, Jan. 7 – Sunrise Partners, 8 a.m.; Bridge, 9 a.m.; Woodcarving, 9 a.m.; Bone Builders, 9:30 a.m.; 500, 1 p.m.

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Friday, Jan. 4, 2019 DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Thisweekend Through different lenses Photographer and impressionist painter to have works on display An artists reception will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 17, for a new Steeple Center exhibit

by William Pringle Rodman and Greta Sandquist.

Rodman, a black-andwhite film photographer, and Sandquist, who works with bright colors in the impressionistic style, will offer two different artistic takes on life and the world.

The Minneapolis-based Rodman has been working in black and white documentary photography for the past 25 years.

“When not working on a project, I take to the streets with my camera to pursue ordinary life and events,” he said in his artist statement. “Drawn to capturing the forms, light, and shadows that spontaneously create and frame particular visual moments of the everyday, I work almost exclusively with hand-held 35mm cameras and black and white film.”

Since the mid-90s, he has completed and exhibited a number of projects: “Sisters of Habit,” an examination of three orders of Catholic nuns who still wear habits (1996-2001); “Town Ball,” a portrayal of Dakota County’s amateur baseball team the Miesville Mudhens (2003-2005); “All Nations Barbershop,” depicting

An artists reception will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 17, for a new Steeple Center exhibit by William Pringle Rodman (right) and Greta Sandquist (above). a business opened in St. Paul by a Ghanaian immigrant (2009); and “Made in Minnesota,” a study of seven small manufacturing companies and their workers (2003-2014).

In the recent past, he has exhibited work from trips to Vietnam (2008, 2012), and Haiti (20162018).

His photos have been exhibited at the St. Paul Gallery, St. Thomas School of Business in Minneapolis, the Basilica of St. Mary, Anderson

Center for the Arts in Red Wing, MSP Airport, the Minnesota State Fair, the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis, and the American Consulate in Strasbourg, France.

More about him is at http://www.pringlerodmanphoto.com.

Working from her St Paul studio, Sandquist says she paints images inspired by her life of growing up and living in Minnesota.

Trained as an illustrator, Sandquist worked

in commercial art for 15 years before she says she followed her heart into her true passion of fine art painting in 2009.

She sells her work at art fairs, local galleries, and occasionally does commission work for hospitals, hotels, or private collectors.

She says she is a selftaught artist who has developed her style through trial and error, and relying on intuition.

Sandquist creates modern impressionistic paint-

ings based on her life experiences.

She said in her artist statement: “In an increasingly hectic world, Greta beckons her viewers to pause and reflect on the beauty that is all around us that often goes unnoticed. An evening drive home from work. A crow momentarily perched on a branch overhead. These ordinary scenes delight Greta and they become inspirations for paintings.

Her passion is to capture the mood of these images

through vibrant color and light. Her paintings turn ordinary subjects into something joyful and engaging.”

More about Sandquist is at https://gretasandquist. com.

There will be an artist talk and light refreshments served during the artists reception. The public is invited to attend.

Their work will be on display at the Steeple Center, 14375 S Robert Trail, in January, February, and March.

Intro to Square Dancing, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, in the gym at Good Shepherd Church, 151 County Road 42 E., Burnsville. No experience required. All are welcome: solos, couples and families. Free.

Partners provided. Ages: 8-98.

Casual attire. Information: 612759-9235, ComeSquareDance. com.

Loft Literary now offers writing classes in Rosemount.

“Personal Writing” with Peter Blau, 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, Rosemount Area Arts Council/Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. Register: loft. org/classes.

Tinkergarten, a playbased, outdoor learning experience for children ages 18 months to 8 years and their parents, offers classes in Lakeville and Eagan. Information: https://tinkergarten.com.

Creative dance classes, ages toddler to 7, Ballet Royale Minnesota in Lakeville. Information: balletroyalemn.org or 952-898-3163.

Yoga wind down class is the first Thursday of the month at Precision and Flow Pilates, 13708 County Road 11, Burnsville. Information: www.precisionandflowpilates.com.

Oil painting workshop with Dan Petrov Art Studio for six consecutive Thursdays, 4-7 p.m., 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Preregister by phone at 763-843-2734.

Drawing & Painting (adults and teens) with artist Christine Tierney, classes 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, River Ridge Studios, 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Information: www. christinetierney.com, 612-2103377.

Brushworks School of Art Burnsville offers fine art education through drawing and painting. Classes for adults and teens. Information: Patricia Schwartz, www.Brushworks SchoolofArt.com, 651-2144732.

The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for

all ages, www.lakevillemn.gov, 952-985-4640.

Rosemount History Book Club meets 6:30-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Robert Trail Library. Information: John Loch, 952255-8545 or jjloch@charter.net.

SouthSide Writers, Saturday workgroup for aspiring writers, offering critique, submission and manuscript preparation information, support and direction, 10 a.m. to noon, Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Information: 651688-0365.

Dakota Speakers Toastmasters meets 6-7 p.m. Mondays at Apple Valley Ecumen Seasons Learning Center. Information: http://dakota.toast mastersclubs.org/.

Community Spirits Toastmasters meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Ebenezer Ridges Care Center, 13820 Community Drive, Burnsville. Information: h t t p s : / / 6 7 4 2 . t o a s t m a s t e rsclubs.org/.

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

Auditions The Prior Lake Players will hold auditions for “Seussical the Musical” 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, and Tuesday, Jan. 15, at Twin Oaks Middle School in Prior Lake. First-come, firstserved. Callbacks, if needed, will be Thursday, Jan. 17. Information: plplayers.org.

Dance Pink Floyd’s “The Wall”: A Rock Ballet, presented by Twin Cities Ballet, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 11-12 and 2 p.m. Jan. 13, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $24$39 at the box office, 800-9822787 and Ticketmaster.com.

Exhibits “The Best of Bonnie and Friends III,” a visual arts show led by Burnsville painter Bonnie Featherstone, runs through Jan. 30 in the gallery

of Burnsville’s Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Information: ames-center.com.

“Breathing Space,” an exhibit of abstract landscapes

by Annie Young, is on display Jan. 2-31, in the Healing Arts Gallery at Fairview Ridges Hospital, 201 E. Nicollet Blvd., Burnsville. Information: annieyoungarts.com.

Music EVHS winter band concerts, 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, Eastview High School. Free.

Information: 952-431-8900.

AVHS jazz ensemble concert, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, Apple Valley High School. Information: 952-431-8200.

Switched at Birth, bluegrass, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 RAAC members. Information: rosemountarts.com.

“Songful! Minnesota Opera Singers,” Coffee Concert No. 1, 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan.

13, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville.

Tickets: $18, $15 ages 60 and older and 18 and younger at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com.

Yannie - Godbout Jazz Duo, 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 RAAC members. Information: rosemountarts.com.

Theater “Church Basement Ladies: You Smell Barn,” runs to Feb. 14 at the Black Box Theater at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $32-$42 at the box office, 800-982-2787 or Ticketmaster. com.

VISTA Variety Show, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, and Saturday, Jan. 12, Visitation’s DeSales Auditorium, 2455 Visitation Drive, Mendota Heights.

Admission: $10. Information: 651-683-1700.

Workshops/classes/other

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Theater and Arts Briefs

Family Calendar

Jazz duo to perform in Rosemount

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

Jazz duo Yannie-Godbout will play Sunday, Jan. 13, at 6 p.m. at the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount.

Yannie has been playing sax, clarinet, and flute in the area since 1999. He has played for many national acts, toured, and freelanced for years in the Orlando and Tampa, Florida, area, and Cleveland.

Yannie has toured with Melissa Manchester, the Glenn Miller, and the Tommy Dorsey orchestras and has had steady engagements with Norwegian, Princess, Scandinavian World cruise lines, the Grand Floridian, and Sea World Renaissance Hotel.

Godbout is a pianist, composer, and educator based in Minneapolis. He holds a bachelor of arts in music-piano performance from St. John’s University and an master of music in jazz studies from the University of Oregon. A versatile and active musician, Godbout performs frequently as a jazz pianist and classical accompanist, as well in funk, R&B, and rock bands.

He has performed with Burnsvillebased Tim Patrick and his Blue Eyes Band.

Godbout has also played trombone and keyboards in Fred Savage and the Unbeatables, which has released two full-length albums and opened for such acts as Three Dog Night, OAR, Tommy James and the Shondells, Bobby Vee, and De La Soul.

For tickets go online to rosemountarts.com.

Friday, Jan. 4 Forever Wild Family Friday: Fun on the Ice, 7-8:30 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Bring skates or try one of the park’s kicksleds. All ages. Free. Information: www.co.dakota.mn.us/ parks.

Saturday, Jan. 5 Build Your Own Snowshoes, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Learn about snowshoes and build your own traditional wood pair for recreation or decoration. Materials provided. Ages: 16 and older. Cost: $160. Registration required at www.co.dakota. mn.us/parks.

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Coffee Concert No. 1 in Lakeville

The first Coffee Concert of the season is set 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Minnesota Opera resident artists – soprano Danielle Beckvermit, baritone Nicholas Davis, bass Wm. Clay Thompson and pianist Mary Box – will perform.

‘Steel Magnolias’ auditions Tickets are $18 general admission, in Lakeville $15 for seniors age 60 and older and chilExpressions Community Theater dren 18 and younger. Purchase tickets at will hold auditions for Robert Harling’s LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com or by call“Steel Magnolias” 6-8 p.m. Monday and ing 952-985-4640.

Tuesday, Jan. 21 and 22, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Library’s Winter Reads Callbacks will be Wednesday, Jan. 23.

Those auditioning should bring a head- program begins Jan. 7 Dakota County Library’s Winter shot or current photo along with their Reads program for adults begins Jan. 7 calendar.

Auditions will consist of readings and runs to Feb. 22.

Adults can rate and submit a review from the script. The read-through will be of the books they have read during the on Jan. 28 and rehearsals begin Feb. 4.

The play opens with discussion of program and be eligible to win prizes.

Register for Winter Reads at any Shelby’s wedding day to her fiancé, Jackson, in the fictional northwestern Loui- library branch or participate online siana parish of Chinquapin at Truvy’s through READSquared (http://dakotaliin-home beauty parlor where the women brary.readsquared.com/). Each online regularly gather. It covers events over review submitted earns one entry into the next three years with Shelby’s Type a prize drawing. Earn additional points 1 diabetes and how the women interact and drawing entries by participating in at times with conflict but in the end re- online missions to discover new books solved friends: Shelby’s decision to have and explore library programs.

For more information and to sign up, a child despite the complication that could result from her condition; Clairee’s visit the information desk at your library friendship with the curmudgeon Ouiser; starting Jan. 7. Winter Reads is presentAnnelle’s transformation from a shy, ed in partnership with the Metropolitan anxious newcomer in town to a good- Library Agency and the Dakota County time girl then repentant revival-tent Library Foundation. There is no cost to Christian; and Truvy’s relationships with participate or attend programs. the men in her family. Although the main storyline involves Shelby, her mother Bluegrass at the Rosemount M’Lynn, and Shelby’s medical battles, the underlying group-friendship among Steeple Center Switched at Birth brings its bluegrass all six women is prominent throughout sound to the Rosemount Steeple Center the drama.

The cast includes six women – two for a 7 p.m. performance Friday, Jan. 11.

Tickets are $15 general admission and young women (20s), and four older $12 for RAAC members. women ranging from 40 to 70.

For tickets and more information, For more information, contact direchttps://www.rosemountarts.com/ tor Eve Burdick at 952-715-2307 or call visit switched-at-birth. the arts center at 952-985-4640.

Sunday, Jan. 6 Pancake breakfast by the Farmington Knights of Columbus, 9 a.m. to noon, Church of St. Michael, 22120 Denmark Ave., Farmington. Menu: pancakes, French toast, sausage links, scrambled eggs, coffee, juice and water. Goodwill offerings accepted. Proceeds to local charitable efforts.

Free skating event, 12-1:30 p.m., Burnsville Ice Center, 251 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville. All ages. Free admission, discounted skate rental. Information: burnsvilleicecenter.org.

St. Thomas Academy admissions showcase, 1 p.m., 949 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights, 651-4544570. For prospective students and their families. Free. RSVP at https://www.cadets.com/admissions/schedule-a-visit.

Monday, Jan. 7 Family law clinic, 1-4 p.m., Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. Receive a free 30-minute consultation from a volunteer attorney regarding family law matters such as divorce, child custody, child support, visitation, paternity issues, spousal maintenance, and domestic abuse. This clinic is a joint program of Legal Assistance of Dakota County, the Dakota County Family Court and the Dakota County Law Library. Call 952-891-7241 to schedule an appointment.

MNsure, 4-6 p.m., large meeting room, Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. Meet with a certified application counselor to set up an account with MNsure – the one-stop health insurance marketplace where Minnesotans can compare plans and choose from a variety of health insurance options. Registration requested, walk-ins OK as time and space allow.

Tuesday, Jan. 8 Consumer law clinic, 1-4 p.m., Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. Get help with consumer law matters such as debt collection, garnishment, credit issues, foreclosures, contracts and conciliation court with a free 30-minute consultation from a volunteer attorney. Call 952431-3200 to schedule an appointment. Sponsored by Legal Assistance of Dakota County, Dakota County Family Court and Dakota County Law Library.

Wednesday, Jan. 9 Family law clinic, 4-7 p.m., Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. Receive a

free 30-minute consultation from a volunteer attorney regarding family law matters such as divorce, child custody, child support, visitation, paternity issues, spousal maintenance and domestic abuse. This clinic is a joint program of Legal Assistance of Dakota County, the Dakota County Family Court and the Dakota County Law Library. Call 952-891-7241 to schedule an appointment.

Thursday, Jan. 10 Backyard Agriculture: Beekeeping Basics, 6-9 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Discover all you need to know to start an apiary with JoAnne Sabin of the Minnesota Beekeepers Association. Learn about honeybee biology and behavior, hive management, swarm prevention and equipment. Ages: 16 and older. Cost: $40. Registration required at www.co.dakota. mn.us/parks.

Friday, Jan. 11 Trails by Candlelight, 6-9 p.m., Dakota Lodge, Thompson County Park, 1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul. Walk around the lake and through the woods on lit hiking and snowshoe trails and plowed walking trails. Warm up with hot cocoa and bonfires. Cocoa provided.

Hot food available for purchase from food trucks. Dogs not permitted. All activities are conditions permitting. All ages.

Tickets: $5 at www.co.dakota. mn.us/parks or at the door.

Youth ages 3 and under are free.

Saturday, Jan. 12 Metro Republican Women, 8:30 a.m., Mendakota Country Club, 2075 Mendakota Drive, Mendota Heights. Topic: Learning from the 2018 elections with speakers Donna Bergstrom, Pam Myhra and Doug Wardlow.

Cost: $20 members, $25 nonmembers, $15 students. Reservations: metrogopwomen. org. Reservations encouraged; walk-ins welcome for $25.

Winter Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Apple Valley Bachman’s, 7955 150th St. W., in the greenhouse. Information: 952-431-2242. Presented in partnership with the St. Paul Farmers Market.

Eagan Indoor Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oasis Room, Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. Information: https://www.cityofeagan.com/visit-the-indoor-market.

Citizens’ Climate Lobby of Dakota County, 10:30 a.m., Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Carbon Fee and Dividend will be discussed. Information: Deborah Nelson at deevee@charter. net or citizensclimatelobby.org.

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ities fundraiser, 1:30 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 20165 Heath Ave., Lakeville. Speaker: Joe Schmit. Free admission, donations appreciated. Information: BHVCharities.org.

Ongoing Eagan parkrun, a free weekly timed 5K run, 9 a.m.

Saturdays at Thomas Lake Park, 4350 Thomas Lake Road, Eagan. Rain or shine. To get a time recorded and stored online, register at www.parkrun. us/register and bring your barcode with you. Information: www.parkrun.us/eagan.

Emotions Anonymous, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays at SouthCross Community Church, 1800 E. County Road 42 (at Summit Oak Drive), Apple Valley. EA is a 12-step program for those seeking emotional health.

All are welcome. Information: http://www.emotionsanonymous.org/out-of-the-darknesswalks.

Recovery International, 3 p.m. Tuesdays at Mary, Mother of the Church (Room 9), 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. Park in lower lot. Self-help group for depression, anxiety, fears, panic attacks, anger and more.

Information: Rita at 952-8907623 or www.recoveryinternational.org.

Al-Anon Finding Hope Beginners Group, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. Troubled by someone’s drinking? Al-Anon can help. More information: alanon-alateen-msp.org.

Blood drives The American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit red crossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information.

• Jan. 4, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Easter Lutheran Church –

By The Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan.

• Jan. 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lifetime Fitness, 5995 149th St. W., Apple Valley.

• Jan. 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan.

• Jan. 7, 1-7 p.m., Culver’s, 3445 O’Leary Lane, Eagan.

• Jan. 9, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Family Vision Clinic, 4200 County Road 42 W., Savage.

• Jan. 10, 1-7 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley.

• Jan. 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Apple Valley Medical Center, 14655 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley.

• Jan. 12, 10:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville.

• Jan. 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan.

Southern Dakota County Sportsman’s Club

37th ANNUAL

WILD GAME DINNER

Saturday, Jan. 19th, 2019 ~ 5:00-9:00 pm Rosemount American Legion 14590 Burma Ave, Rosemount, MN

Appetizers and a full buffet of various wild game dishes Pre-sale tickets - $20 Register online - $20 At Door - $25

DOOR PRIZES & RAFFLES ALL NIGHT!

For further information please contact Pete Bohlig at 612-207-0822 or email info@sdcsc.org • www.sdcsc.org

The Southern Dakota County Sportsman’s Club is a local, non-profit organization that promotes outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing and wildlife conservation. Our volunteers teach firearms safety, participate in Vermillion River trout stocking, and do various habitat enhancement projects.

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News Briefs Rotary to host Polio Plus Spaghetti Dinner on Jan. 27 The world is close to eliminating polio, and the Apple Valley Rotary’s second annual Polio Plus Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, at the Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776 aims to complete that effort.

In 2017, there were 22 polio cases in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and this year there have been 28 cases in these countries.

Karen Kirkman, Rotary member who has spearheaded the dinner, says club members are enthused and want to exceed the 168 dinners they served in 2017.

The event raised $4,700.

With $2,000 from the Apple Valley American Legion Charitable Gambling Committee and matching funds from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the club raised $20,100.

Finding a cure for polio doesn’t make many headlines in the U.S. but the disease is still a major issue in other areas of the world.

Until the globe is polio free, the risk is not over, said Rotarian and Apple Valley City Council Member Clint Hooppaw.

Kirkman’s dad was a victim of polio and walked with a limp for the rest of his life. He had to retire early due to post-polio syndrome.

Apple Valley resident Bill Tschohl, who is helping organize the dinner, was completely paralyzed by polio in 1950 when he was a sophomore in high school.

In 2010 his post-polio syndrome was identified resulting in weakness of some limbs. Tschohl had both bulbar and spinal paralysis. Of those who experienced bulbar polio only 3 percent have survived.

Tschohl remains very passionate about eradicating polio and is happy to work with the Apple Valley club as Rotary International spearheads efforts to End Polio Now. Kirkman said that the community came through with their support and everyone enjoyed the event.

Rotary International District 5950 Polio Chairman Tim Mulcrone of Prior Lake assisted with last year’s dinner speaking

to others about the Polio Plus’ goal to immunize every child under age 5.

Mulcrone said polio eradication needs to remain in the spotlight. He said so many young people do not know what polio is or its history, yet their support is important.

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will match donations 2 to 1 up to $50 million a year for two more years. Gates has said if we don’t keep up the pressure on polio, we are potentially accepting the possibility of 100,000 to 200,000 crippled or dead children a year.

Jonas Salk was a man who would change world history by inventing the first effective vaccine against polio. When the vaccine was introduced in the United States in the 1950s, polls indicated that polio was one of the nation’s two greatest fears, second only to the fear of atomic war. In the 1952 U.S. polio epidemic 58,000 cases were reported with 3,145 deaths and 21,269 instances of permanent disabling paralysis.

Globally, polio paralyzed or killed up to half a million people each year.

Soon after the Salk vaccine was created, Albert Sabin developed an oral version, allowing tremendous numbers of children to be immunized quickly, safely and inexpensively.

Organizers says that for least three years after polio has disappeared, children will still need to be immunized. When polio is eradicated, it will be only the second eradication of a disease in human history, according to organizers.

Cost to attend is $10.

Kirkman can be reached at Mid Country Bank 952-997-5606 or k a re n . k i rk m a n @ M i d CountryBank.com.

Three Rivers Park District launches podcast Three Rivers Park District is launching a new podcast, “The Wandering Naturalist.” The podcast explores the natural and cultural history of the 27,000-acre Three Rivers Park District and the surrounding Twin Cities area.

Hosted by Brandon Baker, an interpretive naturalist at Eastman Nature Center, and wildlife biologist Angela Grill, of Three Rivers Park District, the

podcast covers a new topic each month. Baker and Grill discuss the basic science and biology of each month’s topic and interview expert guests for a lively and in-depth conversation on how natural and cultural history shapes and impacts the parks of today and their surrounding communities. “ ‘The Wandering Naturalist’ wanders from park to park and discusses the stories of the past, the nature in our present, and how these have shaped our parks,” Baker said.

“The goal of the podcast is to be a gateway for listeners to have a deeper understanding of the natural world around them and how, over time, plants, animals and people have adapted to and shaped that world,” according to Grill.

The podcast launches

on Jan. 2, with three episodes all about snow and continues with new episodes each month. The podcast can be downloaded on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify and Stitcher. New episodes will be released on the first Wednesday of each month.

Genealogical society launches book club The Dakota County Historical Society will launch a new book club called Books From Our Shelves 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at the Lawshe Memorial Museum, 130 Third Ave. N. in South St. Paul. The event is free to the public. The first book will be “The Crusade for Forgotten Souls” by Susan Bartlett Foote.

Books From Our

Shelves is a new quarterly book club that will meet and discuss a variety of history books that can be found in the gift shops of the Dakota County Historical Society’s sites. The books can be purchased at each site, or via the organization’s online store by visiting www.dakotahistory.org/shop.

“The Crusade for Forgotten Souls” explores the story of Minnesota’s reform movement that broke the stigma surrounding mental illness. In 1940, Engla Schey worked at the Anoka State Hospital, one of Minnesota’s seven asylums. Foote tells the story of Schey and the others involved in the reform movement, which resulted in the first legislative effort toward a modern mental health system.

Books From Our Shelves will meet on Jan.

17, April 18, July 18 and Oct. 17. For more information and to view a complete list of the books for discussion, visit www.dakotahistory.org.

Dakota Gardeners Garden Club meeting Dakota Gardeners Garden Club will meet 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, at South St. Paul High School, 700 Second St. N., South St. Paul.

Cindy Tong, professor in the Department of Horticulture at the University of Minnesota, will speak on creeping Charlie management in lawns.

All are welcome. For more information, call 651-455-2889 or visit dakotagardeners.com.

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