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SPECIAL PAGES Fall Home Improvement Look inside this edition to find advice and some of the area businesses that can help homeowners with fall home improvement projects. Pages 8A-9A

OPINION Unite to end the violence Burnsville-based 360 Communities is leading an effort to raise awareness about domestic violence prevention efforts. Page 4A

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September 26, 2013 • Volume 129 • Number 30

Tax levy to drop Royalty crowned in District 196 Lower levy will lessen tax impact if levy referendum passes, officials say by Jessica Harper SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

A tax increase potentially created by District 196’s levy referendum proposal may be smaller than initially projected due to a 7.6 percent drop in the board-approved property tax levy. On Sept. 23, the Rosemount-Apple ValleyEagan School Board approved a $68.2 million preliminary payable 2014 property tax, which is $5.6 million less than the payable 2013 tax levy. The decrease is a result of additional equalization aid the district will receive from the state as part of the Omnibus Education Bill passed earlier this year. The state provides equalization funds to school districts that have

few commercial properties to ease the tax burden placed on homeowners. The lower board-approved levy will reduce the potential tax increase caused by a successful levy referendum, said Jeff Solomon, finance director for District 196. The proposed referendum, which will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot, would provide the district with a new 10-year levy of $1,486 per pupil — approximately $30 million per year. Voters will be asked to revoke the district’s existing $20 million levy, which is set to expire in 2015. District officials say the referendum is necessary to avoid major budget cuts over the next two years. If the levy passes, the See LEVY, 18A

Mac Bassett and Morgan Cecchittini were crowned as the Farmington High School homecoming king and queen. More photos are inside on Page 7A and at SunThisweek. com. (Photos by Rick Orndorf)

Frightnight ready to scare up support for the troops Piano prowess in Burnsville The Dakota Valley Symphony opens its 2013-14 season with a concert featuring Cuban piano virtuoso Ignacio Herrera. Page 17A

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Annual haunted house fundraiser in its 11th year by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Where else can you get a good scare and support the troops at the same time? The Support Our Troops Haunted House is back for the 11th year Oct. 3-5 at the Dakota County Fairgrounds in the 4-H building. This year’s event has been dubbed “Farmington Frightnight” with a few new twists for 2013.

The biggest changes are that the house will open an hour earlier running from 6-10 p.m., and the entrance is now at the north end of the 4-H building. The maze was upgraded, but organizer Germaine Beyl wouldn’t give up many secrets hiding away in the house. It wouldn’t be a haunted house without your favorite characters such as Freddy and Jason, but it wouldn’t be as scary if participants knew what

Farmington district’s superintendent contract extended three years Haugen will receive 1.5 percent raises in final two years

was lurking in the fog. “It’s updated every year,” Beyl said. “If you tell people what’s in there, they know what to expect.” She admits the electric chair featuring a young adult with a strong set of vocal chords was missed last year. “It may be back,” she said. “People don’t expect it, and it’s pretty funny. We’ll see.”

The Farmington School Board approved a threeyear contract for Superintendent Jay Haugen signing him through June 30, 2017, during Monday night’s meeting. His salary for 2014-15 will be the same as it is in 2013-14 at $189,000. He will receive about a 1.5 percent raise for 2015-16 ($191,713) and 2016-17 ($194,713.) Haugen was hired in 2011 at an annual salary of

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Neighborhood schools may not be an option Rising enrollment may force some kindergarten students to be bused to other district schools by Jessica Harper

Farmington OKs all-day kindergarten for 2014-15

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Some District 196 kindergartners may not be able to attend their neighborhood school next fall if all-day kindergarten enrollment rises due to new state funding, officials say. Presently, parents pay $3,400 per year for the Rosemount-Apple ValleyEagan School District’s all-day program, while some scholarships are available to families who qualify for free-and-reduced lunches. Beginning this fall, families will be able to access the program for free thanks to $15.7 million in new state funding provided in the education bill that passed in May. “This will allow more middle income families to participate, which is a good thing, said Khia Brown, director of District 196’s community education. “But it will also increase enrollment, which creates a challenge for us.” To date, about 80 percent of the district’s 1,200 kindergartners are enrolled in the all-day program. District officials predict enrollment in the all-day program may rise to about 90 percent once

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Students enrolled in District 196’s all-day kindergarten program next fall may have to attend district schools outside their attendance area due to rising enrollment. (File photo) the program becomes free, which could put pressure on district elementary schools that are already near capacity. As a result, some student may be bused to dis-

trict schools outside their attendance area. Those students will have the option to attend their neighborhood school in first

The Farmington School Board unanimously approved its all-day kindergarten program Monday night along with an early-release alternative for the 2014-15 school year. In the past month Innovation Zone director and former Akin Road Elementary principal Laura Pierce talked with families during five information sessions at the districts elementary schools. She reported about 5 percent of families she talked to were interested in a customized learning day that allowed for an early release. At the presentations, teachers and principals spoke of the benefits of all-day kindergarten, provided sample schedules and answered questions. Pierce shared with the board that many of the questions were focused on class size, lunch and recess supervision, specialists availability and transportation. “One big question was parents asked what they can do to help their child get ready for full-day kindergarten,” Pierce said. The teachers and administrators consider the full-day schedule a gift of time for the children. “It’s not the intent to bring kids into kindergarten and push academics,” Pierce said. “It allows us to slow down and go deeper in academics and spend more time on social skills. … It allows teachers to spend time working with kids’ fine motor control, See FARMINGTON, 18A

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for improved Cedar Grove access – has dedicated funding sources. The true costs of the project won’t be known until a final option is selected based on a range of criteria. Solberg said they are just starting the discussion about the options with MnDOT advisory committees. “This coming month, they will look at and dive through the information,” Solberg said. “It’s a substantial task for the committees to undertake.” There are nearly 50 objectives related to cost, safety and travel time for committee members to apply to their decisions, according to Solberg. He said they want to make sure they get the best value for their investment. A report about the preferred option is expected to be complete by March 2014. Eagan City Hall is at 3830 Pilot Knob Road. More about the project is at www.dot.state. mn.us/metro/projects/hwy77managedlanes. Those who have comments about the project can send them to Solberg at jon.solberg@state. mn.us or Kristine Elwood, Dakota County transportation specialist, at kristine.elwood@co.dakota. mn.us.

utes if completed, according to MnDOT south area planner Jon Solberg. It would have the ability to accommodate 1,100 to 1,400 vehicles per hour, Solberg said. Those vehicles would be singleoccupancy vehicles paying through MnPASS, carpools, motorcycles and buses. MnDOT says Cedar Avenue crash rates are increasing and traffic volumes are expected to increase by 36 percent over the next 20 years. With limited funds to install more pavement, a contraflow lane would use existing roadway to increase northbound capacity. Community feedback regarding the idea is encouraged during the open house when several images of the concept will be displayed.

That’s not the only potential project MnDOT and the Dakota County Regional Rail Authority have that attendees will be treated to during the event that will have no formal presentation. Seven different concepts have been reviewed for improving bus access from Cedar Avenue to the Cedar Grove Transit Station. The ideas range from improved signal times to bus-only access ramps that could cut as many as nine minutes from the current 30-minute trip time of the recently launched Metro Transit Red Line from the Apple Valley Transit Station to the Mall of America. Neither of the proposed projects – estimated to be as high as $50 million for managed, contra- Email Tad Johnson at flow lanes and $30 million tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com.

ternatives being reviewed are: • Arterial bus rapid transit on a Robert Street alignment between downtown St. Paul and Mendota Road in West St. Paul • Streetcar on a Robert Street alignment between downtown St. Paul and Mendota Road in West St. Paul • Highway bus rapid transit on a Highway 52 alignment from downtown St. Paul to Inver Grove Heights Feedback is being sought on the proposed stations, service plans and downtown destinations. Information on each of the transit modes will be provided, along with a demonstration of service differences between the transitway alternatives and traditional bus transit service. The open houses will be held: • 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, in Room 110 of the Dakota County Northern Service Center, 1 Mendota Road W., West St. Paul • 6-8 p.m. Thursday,

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DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE September 26, 2013

MCA tests: Just the math facts Farmington students improve on statewide tests by Jennifer Chick SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Through targeting math standards students will need after high school and focusing on all students, Farmington School District continues to improve its Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments math scores. As a district, Farmington students recorded 70 percent proficiency in math, compared to the state proficiency of 62 percent, according to MCA math scores published in August, and the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 68 percent proficiency score in 2012. Students in grades third through eighth and 11th grade take the MCAs every spring. Farmington schools recorded the following proficiency levels: Elementary â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Akin Road, 72 percent; Farmington, 87 percent, Meadowview, 79 percent; North Trail, 81 percent; Riverview, 73 percent; Middle schools â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Robert Boeckman, 70 percent; Levi P. Dodge, 60 percent; and Farmington High, 56 percent. All schools except Meadowview and Levi P. Dodge remained the same or increased their scores from 2012. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buildings are looking at this data and creating important goals and strategies to reach those (goals) all through the strategic planning they do,â&#x20AC;? said Caleb Drexler Booth, coordinator of teaching and learning. About six years ago, Drexler Booth said the district implemented a math series with common language. That language, scope, and sequence is taught throughout the district, insuring students and teachers are on the same Engagements

page. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It provides an opportunity to look at kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; strengths and move them forward,â&#x20AC;? Drexler Booth said. Two years ago, Farmington started accelerated math classes for students in fourth and fifth grades. The district also added year-long math classes in ninth and 10th grade to reach those students struggling in math. With the high schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current 66-minute class periods, students could take one yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth of classes in two trimesters, but the district now provides an extra math class for those struggling, hoping to bring them up to the proficient level in that area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It gives us an opportunity to fill in gaps that kids might have,â&#x20AC;? said Jason Berg, an assistant principal at Farmington High School. He is very familiar with the challenges of teaching math. Before becoming an assistant principal, he was a math teacher and also served as the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s math specialist for two years. He said one of the most important things the district has done has been to identify those standards that are the most important for students to grasp as they leave high school for post-secondary education. Farmington has also changed the way it teaches math at the high school level, focusing on whole group discussions that are short â&#x20AC;&#x201D; eight to 10 minutes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and then using guided assessment along with cycles of direct instruction. When teachers are instructing, they are encouraged to show their work and talk about why they did what they did so students better understand. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that the better the in-class instruction is, the less the kids fall behind, and the less kids struggle with math,â&#x20AC;? Berg

said. While the district targets those who fall below the standards, they also want to push those students who excel. With the flexibility of the high school schedule, courses provide a rich variety of math classes for those who are looking for a challenge. Drexler Booth said the district wants to focus on the entire spectrum of learners. With those standards in mind, teachers have daily or every-other-day checkins to make sure students are grasping the concepts. Students are always being tested on concepts they learned in earlier lessons and chapters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our teachers have put in a lot of time to make sure their students are achieving at a high level,â&#x20AC;? Berg said. Chris Bussman, principal at Dodge Middle School, said teachers there use many of the same strategies as the high school. Students have daily, year-long math classes, but Dodge also offers a math intervention class called Math Foundations. That class meets daily for an additional 45 minutes to help students with deficits to bridge those deficits and provide additional support for the math curriculum. Bussman said teachers also give daily formative assessments through the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Schoology technology platform. Those tests are given on the computer. Students and teachers get scores delivered instantly. Teachers aim for 85 percent understanding. If the class doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t achieve that, it is time to stop and review the material again. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting real-time data to guide our instruction so we can change on the fly,â&#x20AC;? Bussman said. Kim Grengs, principal at Riverview Elementary School, said that building found that its students had

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Opinion Stand with 360 Communities against domestic violence by Sal Mondelli SPECIAL TO SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

“This is where I’m gonna die and nobody’s gonna know what happened.” This is what one domestic abuse survivor, Kelly, recalls thinking during one incident in which her boyfriend repeatedly kicked her, threatened her and held a gun to her head. Kelly is one of the lucky ones because she lived to talk about her experience. She then freed herself and her children of that abusive relationship with the help of 360 Communities Lewis House. Unlike Kelly, too many women do not have that chance. So far in 2013, 31 people have been killed in domestic violence incidents Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women. In 2012, at least 18 people were killed as a result of domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and 360 Communities is committed to engage the entire community to help us curb domestic abuse in Minnesota. Last year, our violence prevention and intervention services helped more than 2,500 women and children with shelter, counseling, education and outreach. For much of 2013, our Lewis House domestic violence shelters in Eagan and Hastings have been at or above capacity. In October, we will be joining the MCBW’s Live Violence Free flag-raising campaign. During the first week of Oc-

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Sal Mondelli tober, 360 Communities and other participating organizations around the state will display the Live Violence Free flag in recognition of the women killed in domestic violence incidents in Minnesota. After Oct. 7, every time there is another domestic violence homicide in Minnesota, we will display the flag for one week. When the MCBW releases its annual femicide report Jan. 28, we will raise the flag on that day as well. This is more than just a way to raise domestic violence awareness. It is a way for the state of Minnesota to unite with one voice to say: • No more girls becoming one in three women worldwide to experience domestic violence in their lifetime. • No more boys growing up to perpetuate the cycle of violence they witness, experience and learn in their childhood. • No more men turning a blind eye to the problem. A healthy and safe community begins with all of us taking ownership of this issue. It is up to the entire community to project the expectation that all women and children have the basic hu-

man right to be safe. It’s about protecting women and children today, but it’s also about breaking the cycle of violence that threatens future generations. If we don’t engage this problem directly, the cost in human lives is only the beginning. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “Children who experience childhood trauma, including witnessing incidents of domestic violence, are at a greater risk of having serious adult health problems including tobacco use, substance abuse, obesity, cancer, heart disease, depression and a higher risk for unintended pregnancy.” When children experience love, respect and empathy in the home, they are more likely to model that behavior as they grow into adulthood. Help us promote safe and healthy relationships in our community and in all of our homes. If you would like to get involved, there are a number of ways you can make a difference in the fight against domestic abuse. • Be alert to signs of domestic violence. If you suspect a friend, family member or neighbor is experiencing abuse, call your local police department. • Volunteer to be a court advocate helping women navigate the court system and providing them with valuable resources and support. • Volunteer to read to or play with kids at one of our Lewis House domestic violence shelters. • Hold a domestic violence awareness campaign at your business or school.

Consider joining the MCBW’s Live Violence Free campaign. Visit www.MCBW. org for more information. • Donate your old cellphones, iPods and other personal electronic devices to 360 Communities. 360 Communities will convert some phones into emergency phones for survivors of domestic violence and recycle the rest for money that will support our Lewis House domestic violence shelters in Eagan and in Hastings. Throughout October, 360 Communities will have collection bins placed throughout the community, including a number of schools in Dakota County. According to the MCBW, in 2012, more than 63,000 people sought help from domestic violence programs in Minnesota. Domestic violence tears at the very fabric of our communities. As a society we need to unite, and in the loudest voice possible, say no to abuse in all forms. Only then will we have a chance to eradicate the problem. Please stand with 360 Communities to promote safe and healthy homes. This will help us strengthen our communities for years to come. Sal Mondelli is president and CEO of 360 Communities, a Burnsville-based nonprofit that provides hope and support to people by engaging communities to prevent violence, ensure school success and promote long-term self-sufficiency. For more information go online to 360Communities.org or call 952-985-5300. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Education policy belongs at the state and local levels by U.S. Rep. John Kline SPECIAL TO SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

As families across Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District adjust to a backto-school schedule that autumn quickly ushered in, I would like to provide an update on my efforts at home and in Washington on behalf of students, parents and educators. I am constantly working to ensure schools here in Minnesota and around the nation provide a strong foundation for our next generation of leaders. Throughout the school year, I hear often from teachers, students, parents, superintendents and school board members about education successes and struggles. Many have shared with me their concerns about the outdated No Child Left Behind accountability structure. Whether I am meeting with educators at education roundtables in Minnesota, visiting kids and teachers at our local schools, or conducting committee hearings in Washington, I have heard countless stories about amazing progress happening in schools in Minnesota and around the nation. This success isn’t due to heavy-handed Washington dictates; rather, it reflects the work of parents, educators, principals and state officials who decided the status quo is not good enough for our kids.

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We learned about the ground-breaking programs and initiatives they’ve implemented to serve students more effectively. We listened to the ways they are working to hold schools more accountable – not just to the government, but to their local communities and families. And we heard impassioned stories of how much more these dedicated reformers would do for our children, if not for the slew of onerous Washington mandates and outdated regulations standing in the way. In July, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Student Success Act (H.R. 5), my legislation that revamps our education system by reducing the federal footprint, restoring local control, supporting effective teachers and empowering parents. Simply, it is about delivering the long-term solutions children deserve. My legislation eliminates the onesize-fits-all Adequately Yearly Progress metric and returns authority for measuring student achievement to states and

school districts. It also grants states and districts maximum flexibility to develop effective school improvement strategies for underperforming schools. And the bill repeals the outdated federal “Highly Qualified Teacher” requirements and encourages states and school districts to develop teacher evaluation systems that better gauge an educator’s influence on student learning. Above all, the Student Success Act is about tearing down barriers to progress and granting states and districts the freedom to think bigger, innovate and put more children on the path to a brighter future. Far too often, partisan bickering and petty politics dominate the headlines from Washington. I am pleased to report there are instances in which Washington comes together on behalf of the Americans they represent. In August, I joined President Obama in the Oval Office for the signing of the Smarter Solutions for Students Act (H.R. 1911), bipartisan legislation that ties student loan interest rates to the market rather than allowing Washington politicians to set the rates. My market-based plan kept rates from doubling and actually lowered rates for thousands of Minnesota graduate and undergraduate students. Seeing this bipartisan proposal become law reminds us what can be accomplished through hard work and compro-

mise. I look forward to building upon this success as we work toward other shared goals, including raising the bar in the nation’s classrooms by revamping federal K-12 law, strengthening job training opportunities for American workers and improving college affordability and access through the upcoming reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. I take seriously my role in Congress to help protect and defend America’s children and their families. As chairman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, I helped champion bipartisan legislation that funds the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The legislation, H.R. 3092, passed the House of Representatives last week and ensures the center can continue its work on behalf of our nation’s greatest resource – our children. I would like to offer my best wishes to parents, students and educators as the 2013-14 school year continues and they take an important step toward securing a brighter future for everyone. U.S. Rep. John Kline, R-2nd District, is chairman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee. He also serves on the House Armed Services Committee. He and his wife, Vicky, live in Burnsville. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters Tax increases will be passed on to consumers To the editor: Many retirees in Farmington and the surrounding townships live off of Social Security and investments they have saved over their lifetime. Essentially, their income is fixed. They carefully

plan out future expenses and don’t have much wiggle room. President Obama’s administration recently released a budget that increases taxes on American energy producers. The crux of their argument boils down to “fairness.” I ask, fair for whom? Many of the members of Congress pushing these tax increases are millionaires. They don’t feel the

consequences when gas prices increase or the grocery bill goes up. People on Social Security do. Additional taxes on energy companies will mean almost all goods and services will become more expensive. In addition, people with stocks in these energy companies will see their dividends reduced. Most mutual funds invest in energy companies, and higher

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Student had a positive impact To the editor: We want to thank Dunn Bros for allowing us all to share Dakoda Louis-Dupay’s favorite drink Saturday for the Farmington High School student who died Sept. 21, 2012. It means a lot to us as a community to be able to stop in and share such a special drink and place where Dakoda worked. We are so happy to support a business like Dunn Bros. Dakoda had a very big impact on the community. One year ago his funeral had more than 2,500 people in attendance and they renamed a home wrestling dual meet after him. He has a cross down by the Empire field where everyone goes to pay respects. Now thankfully we can go to Dunn Bros as well to pay respects. Today I say goodbye again to a classmate, a teammate, and most im-

portantly a friend. It’s not going to be easy to do, I know that for sure. Things will be different, too. I’ve come to realize that as well, I don’t know if it’s going to be his goofy smile or his bear hugs that could kill a man that I’m going to miss the most. It seems like every day that has passed since he’s been gone it’s gotten harder and harder to come to terms with myself that he is really gone. The memories of everything we have ever done keep flowing back into my mind like they were just yesterday. I really don’t know if I’m the only person this is happening to, but if I’m not alone isn’t it funny how that happens. I truly do miss my buddy, and it’s true when we all say: “You’ll never be forgotten Dakoda LouisDupay.” The very drink that was sold that day helped us heal as friends of Dakoda and classmates. JAKE RUEDEEN Farmington

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work toward actual solutions? All I have seen coming from this body is more corporate welfare while they kick the middle and low income families to the curb. I am disabled and collect Social Security Disability. I paid for my Social Security Disability insurance for 20 years. Retirees paid for their retirement insurance all the years they worked. Social Security is not a welfare program, it is not an entitlement, it is insurance bought and paid for by the recipients. I, once again, because of the GOP find myself worried about a government shutdown. How will I pay my rent? How will I purchase food? How will I get to doctor appointments? Is John Kline going to step in and help us who count on our Social Security benefits? I refuse to call Mr. Kline a representative since he has never represented me and my interests, I will do everything in my power to have him defeated in the 2014 election. It is time we get true representation in Washington, D.C. I am tired of thugs holding our great nation hostage. My message to all GOP representatives is wake up before they find themselves unemployed.

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DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE September 26, 2013

Funds short to care for senior boom Medicaid doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep up with cost to provide skilled nursing

Families face tough elderly care choices Many finding themselves caring for an aging family member

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Managing elderly care facilities in Minnesota â&#x20AC;&#x201C; much like the services they administer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; requires patience, wisdom and dedication. By holding true to that approach, Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nursing homes earned a top ranking in the nation for quality of care, according to a September 2011 survey by The Commonwealth Fund, an AARP group. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simply amazing,â&#x20AC;? Todd Lundeen, campus administrator of the Princetonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Elim Care & Rehab Center, said of the ranking in spite of spending being ratcheted down due to inadequate state funding and rigorous regulations. He said the nursing home industry is the second highest regulated industry, behind nuclear energy. Nursing homes received some relief with a 5 percent increase in funding from the Legislature this past session, and higher reimbursement helps but doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily mean better care, Lundeen said, because of the larger funding picture. Lundeen and Dan Dixon, administrator of Elk Riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guardian Angels, say skilled nursing facilitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Medicaid funding is short by about $28 per resident per day. The shortage left a gap of about $756,000 last year for Guardian Angels, Dixon said. They say the shortage is a result of Medicaid, which pays a portion of nursing home costs for beneficiaries who require skilled nursing or rehabilitation, has not kept pace with the cost of those services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We must find other sources to cover the lack of funding,â&#x20AC;? Dixon said. Staffing at Guardian Angels has been adjusted because of the four-year funding freeze. To meet budget, Elim has had to adjust benefit packages of staff but has been fortunate not to experience many layoffs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t build a new wing onto the skilled care facility because of the lack of funding and because of the costs,â&#x20AC;? Dixon said. Dixon said Guardian Angels does not have funding to continue with various senior housing projects. The moratorium on the licensing and medical assistance certification of new nursing home beds and construction projects that exceed $1.4 million has to be lifted and the

by Kristina Ericksen SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Residents entertain their family at The Homestead at Anoka. An outdoor patio is available to residents and families. (Photo by Howard Lestrud)

Part 3 of a three-part series looks at the challenges faced by Minnesota elderly care facilities and some solutions they can and have used. A sidebar with this story looks at a local familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s struggle in finding care for an aging family member.

Dan Dixon, left, administrator at Guardian Angels of Elk River, greets a resident. Dixon has logged 33 years in the senior health care industry. (Photo by Howard Lestrud)

Todd Lundeen, campus administrator for the Elim Care & Rehab Center in Princeton, visits with Caley House resident Donna Steinbrecher. She was a former member of the laundry team at Elim. (Photo by Howard Lestrud) Minnesota Legislature has uncertainty we have, that to step up, Dixon said. we will care for them and Because of what he calls allow them to enjoy life in â&#x20AC;&#x153;mischief in Washington,â&#x20AC;? Minnesota,â&#x20AC;? Dixon said. it is not known whether funding from the U.S. De- Demand partment of Housing and By 2020, there will be Urban Development will more people 65 or older continue to be available than the number of chilthrough the 202 Program, dren in Minnesota secondwhich offers rental assis- ary schools, according to tance for seniors who meet the Minnesota State Derequirements, and other mographic Center. programs. The challenge in recent â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Minnesotans, years has been how to care and will not put our se- for the graying of Minneniors out on the street. We sota, Dixon said. will care for them and try He said the elderly care to reassure them, in the approach has to be strat-

egized around a network and system of care with regional, skilled senior care facilities. He said not every community in Minnesota will have a full array of assisted living, adult day care and home- and community-based services. In recent years, nursing home care has become a multifaceted long-term care product with skilled nursing care, assisted living and senior housing. The pressure to create more senior living options has been great in Minnesota, Dixon said. In addition to demand created by an aging population, hospitals have been reducing patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; length of stay and moving them to transitional care in a skilled nursing facility, according to Dixon. On any given day, 15-20 patients are in the process of rehabilitation at the 140-bed Elim skilled nursing facility. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We send 150 people home each year,â&#x20AC;? Lundeen said. Elim is not a place to come and die, â&#x20AC;&#x153;it is a place to come and live,â&#x20AC;? Lundeen said. New senior housing starts has exploded with both assisted living and senior apartments, but not much in the area of skilled nursing. In 2014, the Guardian Angels network will open new $19 million housing facility in Coon Rapids See FUNDS, 11A

First her mother took a spill. It was then that JR Holm, of Apple Valley, decided to seek care for her 94-year-old mother who had lived independently until February. She placed her mother in assisted living, where she lived for a few months before falling again. When the assisted living staff told Holm her mother needed more care than was available at the facility, Holm began a new search, this time looking for a nursing home. Holm is not alone in her experience with an aging family member. As life expectancy rates grow and people live longer, many families find themselves unable to care for elders. Between assisted living, nursing homes, and inhome care, there are many options to fit the needs of the aging population. However, because of a lack of knowledge and experience with the process, many families find the search for the right care confusing, overwhelming and unfamiliar. For Holm and her family, caring for her ailing mother was not an option. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just said no. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 94, semi-incompetent, has dementia, and is too weak,â&#x20AC;? Holm said. Holm and her brother decided that the best option for their mother would be a nursing home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted staff that would care for Mom, not just for her money. We wanted someone to keep on top of her and to care for someone losing their memory. I wanted a small and clean facility and someone who would keep me informed,â&#x20AC;? Holm said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not all like that.â&#x20AC;? They also wanted a close location. After going down a list of options, Holm chose Trinity Care Center in Farmington, where her mother has lived since June. Fortunately for Holm, a friend of herâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who has worked as a home health care nurse was able to help navigate the search and eliminate much of the confusion. Holm and her brother were also able to communicate about the decision and make it together. And because her mother is private pay, Holm had many more op-

tions than one would have on Medicaid. Holm and her family were lucky to receive help from someone knowledgeable in health care. However, many families donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have experience with taking care of an aging family member and simply donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know the resources available to them. Beth Patterson, of St. Paul, experienced the confusion of navigating the elderly care system herself and founded a business in 2005 that aims to help people with elderly care choices. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a business created out of the need for people looking for resources, wanting to know who they can trust,â&#x20AC;? Patterson said of Savvy Senior Sources. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It can be really overwhelming. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of resources out there. People donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where to turn or who to trust,â&#x20AC;? Patterson said. Patterson says families can become overwhelmed trying to place an elder in a care facility, especially when the children of aging parents have their own families to take care of at the same time. Between managing two households, taking their parent to medical appointments, and maintaining a career, children who try to care for their aging parents often experience high levels of stress and sometimes quit their jobs, hugely impacting their own financial futures. To avoid the stress of finding proper geriatric health care, Patterson recommends families plan in advance to make sure everyone is on the same page. She also stresses the importance of including the aging family member in the discussion if they retain mental acuity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Too often I see kids making decisions for parents that are still able to make decisions of their own,â&#x20AC;? she said. By planning ahead, families can avoid unnecessary stress and disputes amongst siblings. Most importantly, they can meet the elderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes.

Best kept secret When it comes to senior resources, the Minnesota Board on Aging is â&#x20AC;&#x153;the best kept secret in the state,â&#x20AC;? the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s executive director Jean Wood said. The board is made up of 25 members appointed by the governor and works with programs established by the Older Americans Act, which funds senior services through area agencies. The groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal See CHOICES, 11A

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With inappropriate images, computer-ruining viruses, identity-stealing programs, and strangers with ill intent seemingly lurking behind every click, it’s a challenge for parents to remain calm when their child turns on their laptop, smartphone or tablet. To help, the Farmington and Lakeville school districts and Farmington Community Education has partnered to sponsor a free presentation and workshop by national speaker Devorah Heitner at 7 p.m. Oct. 3 at Farmington High School and at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 4 at Boeckman Middle School. Heitner is a consultant who helps parents understand technology and media and navigate technology in an intelligent and safe manner. The 90-minute workshop will feature a question-and-answer session along with a presentation on how to better navigate the world of technology. She will also spend time in the schools before the presentation so she can share with parents how the tablets are being used in the classroom. “In the Farmington School District, with all the kids now having iPads, and Lakeville now has an iPad initiative, we have a lot of parents with a lot of questions,” Farmington Community Education coordinator Barb Pierce said. “We don’t want the

technology to take over family life, but instead be a positive influence. (Heitner) is a nationally known speaker and we liked what she has to say.” Heitner is a highly sought after and highly recommended expert with a doctorate degree in media/technology and society from Northwestern University. She has been speaking about the field of media studies for 10 years and recognizes that parents need this information, especially after becoming a parent herself. “It really is a different world from when we were kids,” she said. “Kids don’t have as much independence as we did ... and yet they have access to all this information that we didn’t have at this age, so we really need to mentor them. “I love helping families enhance their lives by using technology in a smarter way and making a few small tweaks to tame the stress from the overwhelmingly connected world we live in,” she writes on her website, www.raisingdigitalnatives.com. She talks with parents about how this opportunity to connect can be used to improve the world. She aims to demystify digital footprints and online reputations. She seeks to give parents usable and memorable ideas they can use right away. “Raising a digital citizen is really at the core of everything that is happening in Farmington,” said Jim Skelly, communications and marketing coordinator for Farmington schools and a Lakeville School Board member. “The world these kids are going into is a digital world.”

He said that learning to become a digital citizen at school is only part of that. Parents must also help to model and teach that at home, but the district has found that though students are very comfortable with the technology, parents aren’t equipped to handle it. That’s why these organizations are creating this opportunity for parents to learn tools and strategies to incorporate at home. “This is part of an ongoing strategy to help parents understand what their role is,” Skelly said. The Farmington School District has already banned two applications – SnapChat and Kik. SnapChat was banned because of the distractions it was causing and the general lack of usefulness. While Kik, a messaging application, raised concerns of online safety and protection from strangers. “Parents didn’t grow up with this,” Pierce said. “People aren’t quite sure of appropriate boundaries and kids want to go everywhere and do everything. We don’t want people to be afraid of it, but we also don’t want it to be an unhealthy situation.” Pre-registration is not required and Continuing Education Units are available for a small fee. More information is available at (651) 460-3200 or online at www.farmingtonce.com. The community education partners with the Farmington and Lakeville districts on a four-part parenting series during the school year. There will be a mental health presentation Oct. 28, physical activity presentation Feb. 10 and one on discipline and self esteem March 2.

Kids & Family Expo will be Saturday in Eagan The inaugural KIDSPO Kids & Family Expo will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Eagan Community Center. The event, organized by Sun Thisweek and Sun Current newspapers, will offer entertainment, activities, food and more More than 60 exhibitors will fill the Community Center along with a stage with entertainment, play areas and outdoor activities. The event will feature entertainment by Apple Valley-based Heartbeat Studios; children’s authors Lynn Garthwaite and Lakeville’s Gordon Fredrickson; Eagan Fire Department personnel; Primrose School of Eagan and Lakeville; and Lakeville-based Twin Cities Ballet and Ballet Royale of Minnesota. There will be carnival games, inflatables, iDance, Studio Bodair of Lakeville’s crazy hair, Tiny Diva Princess Party face painting and The Works Museum of Bloomington’s engineering and art activities. Children will have free use of the Community Center’s The Blast play area. AirMaxx Trampoline Park and Fun Center of Eden Prairie will have their trampoline launch pad just outside the lower level entrance of the Community Center. Gamin’ Ride will offer video games in its outdoor gaming truck as well as iDance in the gym. Flip Your Lids will offer a safe medieval knight duel using foam padded jousting poles. There will be lunch and snack op-

tions at the Green Mill food booths. Kids Corner, sponsored by Sesame Street Live, will have activities for young children and Elmo will be reading a story every hour starting at 10:30 a.m. The first 300 children through the door will each receive a voucher to a performance of Sesame Street Live’s “Make a New Friend,” Jan. 24-26, 2014, at Target Center. Admission to KIDSPO is free, but some activities will require tickets or unlimited play wristbands. Wristbands can be purchased in advance for $7 by going online to http://kidspo2013.com until Sept. 27 or $10 at the door. The title sponsor of the event is Metro Dentalcare and Orthodontic Care Specialists. Gold sponsors are Park Chrysler Jeep of Burnsville and Primrose Schools of Eagan and Lakeville. Silver sponsors are Christian Heritage Academy, Ballet Royale and Twin Cities Ballet Minnesota, US Federal Credit Union, Fairview Hospitals & Clinics, Thoroughbred Carpet & Floors, Hirshfield’s, Glowing Hearth & Home and Savers Unique Thrift Store. The Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, is located off Pilot Knob Road between I-494 and I-35E.

Farmington man injured in Sept. 21 motorcycle crash A Farmington man was hospitalized Saturday, Sept. 21, following a motorcycle crash in southeastern Minnesota. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 47-year-old Paul R. Mcabee was traveling south on Highway 250 near Lanesboro in Fillmore County at about 2 p.m. Saturday when he lost control of his Yamaha motorcycle, ran off the road and struck a guard rail. Mcabee, who was wearing a helmet, suffered non-life-threatening injuries

in the one-vehicle crash and was transported to St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Road conditions were dry on the blacktop, undivided highway when the crash occurred. No alcohol was detected in Mcabee’s system, the State Patrol said. Damage to the motorcycle was described as “moderate” and it was towed from the accident scene. —Andrew Miller

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Homeowners who plan create beautiful spaces A home remodeling project is an endeavor people should go into with a plan for success. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry, which has a Roseville-based Minnesota branch, offers practical advice for homeowners undertaking such projects. “The planning and researching phases of a project are the most critical steps in the remodeling process,” NARI national president Art Donnelly said. “The more knowledgeable and prepared a homeowner is, the more they protect themselves.” There are 10 steps association experts say are the best to follow to ensure a great result. Research your project. Taking time to research projects on the Internet and NARI.org will provide a good sense of what is involved such as price, scope of work, return on investment and new product/material options. Also, research property values in your neighborhood to make sure your project is in line with other homes in the area. Plan a project around the long-term. How long do you plan to stay in your home? How might your family structure change over time?

Elegant and functional spaces in a home are often the result of a well-designed plan and thoughtful decisions. Life can change quickly – these questions should be answered early on to ensure your project will fit your lifestyle long after it’s complete. Set your budget. Deciding on a realistic budget and arranging finances to support your project are essential. This number needs to include everything – the project, products, contingencies, etc. Don’t be afraid to share this with your remodeler; professionals are respectful of a client’s budget and will create a plan around it, not over it.

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what homeowners can do to make a home more energy efficient. A home energy audit will show where a home is losing energy, how efficient heating and cooling systems are, and ways to conserve electricity. All it takes is a thorough inspection of the areas listed below and keeping a checklist of the problems. Air leaks – Stopping or minimizing drafts can save 5 to 30 percent on annual energy costs. Some places to inspect where air commonly seeps from homes include gaps around: baseboards, wall and ceiling junctures, electrical outlets, switch plates, window frames, weather stripping, fireplace dampers, attic doors, win-

dow-mounted air conditioners and foundation seals. On a home’s exterior, look at the areas where two different building materials meet, such as corners and areas where siding or brick come together with chimneys or the foundation. If a window rattles or there is daylight around door or window frames, air is likely being lost. Once the leaks have been identified, seal them with caulk, weather stripping or the same material as the original seal. Replacing windows with new, high-performance ones will improve a home’s energy efficiency and lead to a tax break. An inexpensive alternative is to attach plastic sheets around win-

dows. Insulation – In older homes especially, the amount of insulation in the ceiling and walls may be insufficient for current standards. See if an attic door is insulated and closes tightly. Openings around pipes, ductwork and chimneys should be sealed. Look for a vapor barrier – tarpaper or a plastic sheet – under the attic insulation. To check walls, make a small hole in a closet or other out-of-theway place and probe into the wall with a long stick or screwdriver. The area should be completely filled with an insulating material. Fill the gaps in any openings with expanding foam. Flexible caulk

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Sports Adams family (soccer) values Son’s team beats dad’s in overtime at Armstrong

Williams, Rosemount get down to business Running back sparks Irish victory at Prior Lake

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The doll rested on a table between the Armstrong and Rosemount benches Saturday afternoon, waiting to be claimed for the first time as the symbol of victory in this budding family rivalry. The father-and-son rivalry had lasted long enough to make both Armstrong girls soccer head coach Chris Adams, and his father Kevin, who was coaching Rosemount, appreciate what this partly hand-crafted traveling trophy would represent. There was going to be a winner, as well as a loser. Even a draw would have been decided on a mock penalty kick session, mostly to give the troll doll a home. It almost came to that too, until Armstrong senior Kristin Page sent a shot on goal from 40 yards out that just sailed over the outstretched hands of Irish keeper Jessica Ojala in overtime to secure the Falcons’ 2-1 victory. In the end, as the teams exchanged handshakes and the father and son a lengthy, heartfelt embrace, it was clear that the trophy was something of value. “We are both competitive, and we both really like to win,” said Chris Adams. “This means a lot to me, mostly because of how important it is for our girls to win a game like this. But this experience was incredible. I’m not here coaching without him, so this is really special for me personally.” In the days leading up to the match, the respect was mutual. They would talk over meals – including during breakfast last Saturday – about how unique this opportunity was. Kevin Adams has spent more than two decades in coaching. Chris Adams is still only 26 years old. But the guidance Kevin provided along the way, both as a father and a coach, instilled in Chris the desire to follow a similar path. As Kevin said, it was just a matter of when. “Chris kind of cut his teeth with me on my staff, so I have seen how well he works with the kids,” said Kevin Adams, who had Chris on staff for two years at Rosemount before the Armstrong head

Rosemount’s Madison Schlie (10) and Robbinsdale Armstrong’s Kristin Page battle for a loose ball in a girls soccer game Saturday. (Photo by Nick Clark) coaching job opened. “He has a tremendous ability to coach. I knew this day would come, I just didn’t know when. But he earned the right to coach at this level. He got a great opportunity at Armstrong very early in life, which is difficult to do, and he is making the most of it.” In turn, Chris Adams admitted that his path was paved by watching the way his father works with a team. “My coaching influence is almost exclusively him,” said Chris. “He has been my mentor, not only as a coach, but as a player growing up we would break things down after games and talk about them. A lot of who I am comes from who he is as a coach.” That would include their sideline demeanor – a shared calmness on display in an otherwise tense afternoon between the two teams. Four yellow cards were handed out in the first half alone, a 40-minute span that saw the two teams exchange goals as well as jabs. Senior Erin Antonson started the scoring for Armstrong, catching up to a perfectly placed through ball that she eased pass Ojala to give the Falcons a 1-0 advantage in the 12th minute. Rosemount’s Anna Grausnick evened the score in the 31st minute when she got just enough of a cross from Kaylie

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Rosemount made certain Dimitri Williams, its most dangerous and versatile offensive player, was fresh for Friday night’s South Suburban Conference football showdown at Prior Lake. Williams ran the ball twice and caught one pass in the Irish’s previous game against Bloomington Kennedy, even though he scored two touchdowns that night. He was busier against Prior Lake as the Irish ground out a 24-13 victory. Williams, a 170-pound junior, gained 152 yards on 26 carries – both season highs. He caught three passes for 58 yards, and had one receiving touchdown and one rushing score. For good measure, he returned two kickoffs and one punt. At one point in the fourth quarter, Williams carried the ball eight consecutive plays. On the ninth, the Irish faked a handoff to Williams and quarterback Jackson Erdmann threw a 45-yard touchdown pass to Gabe Ehlers, giving Rosemount a 24-13 lead with 5 minutes, 55 seconds remaining. Rosemount won its third consecutive game and improved to 3-1 over- Email Mike Shaughnessy at all and 3-0 in the South mike.shaughnessy@ecmSuburban. Lakeville inc.com.

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Rosemount girls soccer coach Kevin Adams (right) and his son Chris were rival coaches when the Irish played at Robbinsdale Armstrong on Saturday. (Photo by Nick Clark) Hanson to redirect past the goal. Armstrong keeper Kali “I saw it go in, and Reinhardt. that was cool,” Page said. The Irish controlled “Chris has been talking much of the play from about this game all seathere, but Armstrong held son, so we were really exon long to enough to re- cited to come and out play gain some momentum in against his dad’s team, the final 10 minutes. and to beat them is really Maggie Spellman of special because we know Armstrong hit the cross- how much this means to bar with about six min- him.” utes remaining, and Ojala Rosemount, 6-3held the score at 1-1 with 2 overall, returned to a sprawling save two min- South Suburban Conferutes into the overtime pe- ence play Tuesday night riod. against Apple Valley. The But within seconds the Irish were 1-2-2 in conferball would end up near ence games. the midfield line before eventually ending up on Email Nick Clark at nick. Page’s foot 40 yards from clark@ecm-inc.com.

Apple Valley girls soccer coach Keith Randa won his 300th game when the Eagles defeated Duluth East 1-0 on Saturday. Julia Lam scored the only goal of Saturday’s game. The previous day, Apple Valley moved Randa within one victory of the milestone when it shut out Two Harbors 7-0. Randa became AVHS girls soccer coach in 1990 and his teams are 300-11449 in 23-plus seasons. His teams have played in five state tournaments, winning in 1995 and finishing second in 1992 and 1993.

Soccer strength How good is the South Suburban Conference in girls soccer? Four of its teams were ranked in the top seven in this week’s state coaches association Class AA rankings, and

two others received votes. Eight of the 10 teams have winning records overall. The top five teams in the conference standings are a combined 48-6-7 overall. No. 3-ranked Burnsville could have the inside track on the conference championship after going 2-0-1 in a three-game stretch against Eastview, Lakeville North and Prior Lake.

Sisters succeed Twin sisters Beth and Lindsey Fairchild play first doubles for the Farmington girls tennis team and are 15-2 after winning a match against Holy Angels on Tuesday. According to Tigers coach Jack Olwell, that’s the best start for an individual player (or players) in school history. Farmington also improved to 10-4 overall with its 5-2 victory over Holy Angels.

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Farmington’s Justin Hyytinen competes at the Eagle Invitational cross country meet Saturday at Apple Valley High School. The junior had a top-10 finish, taking seventh in 16 minutes, 40.3 seconds. Farmington was 13th in the boys team competition and 11th in the girls meet. (Photo by Rick Orndorf)

North (4-0 overall and in the SSC) is the only other undefeated team in conference play. For fans looking to set their schedules early, Lakeville North will visit Rosemount on Oct. 16 in both teams’ final regularseason game. Erdmann threw a 23yard touchdown pass to Williams midway through the first quarter, and Williams added a 4-yard touchdown run in the second quarter for the Irish, who never trailed but were in a 7-7 tie for about two minutes. Cole Jalivay kicked a 23-yard field goal with 3:07 remaining to put the game out of reach. Prior Lake, which shared the SSC championship with Lakeville North last season, dropped to 2-2 overall and 2-1 in the conference. The Lakers, known for their rushing attack, gained 210 yards on the ground but also lost two fumbles. Rosemount, which played three consecutive games on the road, will be at home against Eagan at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. The Irish’s remaining regularseason home games are against Lakeville South on Oct. 4 and Lakeville North on Oct. 16. They go to Bloomington Jefferson on Oct. 11.

Midway through the regular season, Farmington is one of six undefeated teams in Class 6A, which consists of 32 of the state’s largest high school football programs. The Tigers, however, have yet to crack the top 10 in the state Associated Press poll. They face probably their toughest opponent so far this season when they go to Chaska for a Missota Conference game at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, and a victory perhaps could grab the pollsters’ attention. Chaska, like Farmington, is 4-0 overall and 3-0 in the Missota. Chaska is ranked sixth in Class 5A. The winner of Friday’s game will take the lead in the Missota Conference. Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Lakeville North, East Ridge and Maple Grove are the other 4-0

might have been harder work than they expected. Farmington committed seven turnovers, including five interceptions, and trailed the winless Trojans 3-0 at halftime. The Tigers took over in the third quarter, scoring two touchdowns. Noah Kary, who rushed for a game-high 119 yards, scored on a 2-yard run and C.J. Wynings caught a 5-yard touchdown pass from Tyler VanWinkle. Nick Ruark added a 2-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Farmington gained 257 yards rushing, most of it by Kary and Nick Buhda (12 carries, 84 yards). VanWinkle passed for 200 yards, and Mac Bassett had four receptions for 105 yards. New Prague was unable to do anything on the ground, rushing for minus-6 yards in 16 attempts. The Trojans threw for 194 yards but had to put the ball in the air 51 times.

Farmington’s Mason Gaylord (22) and Nick Ruark (36) converge on New Prague receiver Nathan Zweber. (Photo by Mike Shaughnessy) teams in Class 6A, and first four opponents is all were ranked in the top 2-15. 10 last week. Schedule But they have defeated strength might be working everybody that’s been put against Farmington in the in front of them so far, al- Email Mike Shaughnessy at pollsters’ eyes. The com- though last Friday’s 19-3 mike.shaughnessy@ecmbined record of the Tigers’ victory over New Prague inc.com.

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and $9 million development in Albertville. Even with the new developments, Guardian Angels skilled nursing will not be able to grow fast enough to change its crowded conditions in Elk River, Dixon said. The 120-bed Guardian Angels currently has a seven-year waiting list for skilled nursing care needs. For every patient who comes into transitional care, four to five other patients on a waiting list. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just are not able to build brick and mortar fast enough to serve the population and also to recognize that a good share of society is going to want to age in their homes,â&#x20AC;? Dixon said. Admission days at Guardian Angels have grown from 100 per year in 2000 to 502 this year, and 600-700 in 2014, Dixon said. The Homestead at CHOICES, from 5A

services, Olson said. The average length of stay at Guardian Angels is 22 days. Dixon said the goal is to reduce that stay to 18-20 days. Reducing the length of stay means more residents are returning to their homes or other independent living options. Guardian Angels provides certified home care for 1,000 clients who are increasingly using technology to continue living independently.

Technology Dixon said a reliance on increased technology has to be made to assure the senior population an opportunity to gray and age in place. Those advances that will help elders age in their own homes are telehealth, automatic medicine dispensing, motion sensor technology and triage care by television. Through triage care by television a nurse will

kles in the system. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are many rules, regulations, and laws that are out of control,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had to give up our doctor for someone who makes house calls. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a source of irritation because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the law.â&#x20AC;? Wrinkles or not, Minnesota is home to plenty of resources for seniors and their families. Though there are many options for assistance, many families hesitate to use them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People taking care of family donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think of themselves as caregivers. They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize how tiring and frustrating it can be,â&#x20AC;? Wood said. Others donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize the resources available to them because they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there. Patterson says that the best way seniors and their families can plan ahead is to know their options. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With people living longer, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all the more important to learn about the services available, to save money, to talk to a financial planner, and to have that discussion with the family,â&#x20AC;? she said. Resources for seniors and their families can be found at mnhelp.info and by calling 1-800-333-2433.

is to support seniors aging in place and provide resources to keep decisions in their hands. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Facilities are not preferred,â&#x20AC;? Wood said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here to support keeping people in their homes.â&#x20AC;? The board provides seniors with a variety of resources, including suggestions about meal delivery, transportation, fallprevention, and care and chore services on their website and at the Senior Linkage Line, which mails hard copies of resources to seniors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In my opinion itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty good,â&#x20AC;? Wood said of Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior services. She is not alone in this belief. In 2011 AARP rated the state of Minnesota as No. 1 in the nation when it comes to long-term services and support for adults. This year the United Health Foundation ranked Minnesota as the healthiest state for seniors in the country. This rating was based on available drug coverage, dental care, food resources, and availability of health care. Though the state rates very well for senior needs, Holm finds that there are still wrin-

work with a patient at home with use of a transmitter in the kitchen. The nurse, via television, will check in with the resident in the morning and then go through procedures including blood pressure readings and weighing of the resident. Dixon said Philips Senior Living Solutions is utilizing a motion sensor that serves as an electronic neighbor to pick up patterns of a seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daily living habits. If the pattern changes, it can be addressed, Dixon said. Technology can lessen treatment time of a patient and can keep a patient in more stable health, Dixon said. Technology obviously is only as good as compliance from the patient, Dixon emphasized. In dispensing medicine automatically, multiple doses can be regulated by an alarm feature that has an audible voice. If the voice alarm is not heeded, a telephone alert is made.

SCARE, from 1A The actors wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t grab or touch anyone and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more creepy than gory, according to Beyl. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I might be a big chicken, but I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t walk through it myself,â&#x20AC;? Beyl said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And I know where everything is and I know everybody in it.â&#x20AC;? She wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recommend bringing anyone younger than 7, unless theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pretty brave. After 11 years, they must be doing something right. The site is one of the first haunted houses to open for the season in the metro area. Many of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Farmington Frightnightâ&#x20AC;? 80-90 volunteers are haunt enthusiasts who will participate in other metro scares including Frightmares in Burnsville, which will begin Oct. 11. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also one of the cheaper options for a haunted house experience. The suggested donation is $5, but they would happily accept more. The profits go toward a good cause. Last year the haunted house was visited by more than 1,000 people anxious for a scare. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We always hope for more, because the more we can help

These procedures are monitored by home health nurses. This new technology and a caring attitude by caregivers and the community can result in seniors feeling valued and recognized as a valuable part of society, Dixon said.

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of contentment.â&#x20AC;? Another worker, Teresa Gerth, said satisfaction of providing quality care comes â&#x20AC;&#x153;in knowing that I am treating them the way I would want to be treated â&#x20AC;&#x201C; keeping the Golden Rule â&#x20AC;&#x201C; serving in the spirit of Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love.â&#x20AC;? The nursing home industry is one with real challenges, Lundeen said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;because thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much to be done and so many rules to follow.â&#x20AC;? He said staff gets frustrated with that and may say they are going somewhere else to work. Staffers and volunteers at Elim are valuable resources, Lundeen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are so thankful there are people so giving in our society and willing to make such a difference in peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives,â&#x20AC;? Lundeen said.

Lundeen who used the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;amazingâ&#x20AC;? to describe Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top ranking for nursing home care, also uses it to describe nursing home employees. He praises the professionalism of his well-trained staff. Lundeen said workers arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going into senior health care jobs for just the paycheck, they take pride in putting smiles on the faces of residents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When this happens, I feel it means a connection took place between them and me,â&#x20AC;? Dawn Quale, an Howard Lestrud can be Elim nursing assistant, reached at howard.lesaid. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We exchanged a strud@ecm-inc.com. moment of joy, a moment

with soldiers and families,â&#x20AC;? Beyl said. The Support Our Troops Haunted House organization used last years funds for various projects. They sponsored a turkey and pheasant shoot for disabled veterans and a summer picnic for the National Guard. They organized treat bags for the Armed Forces Service Center, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re packing boxes for 24 service members currently in Afghanistan. Christmas is another important holiday to support the troops where the organization sends candy and cards to the National Guard. During the Dakota County Fair, they had almost 800 people write Christmas cards for military members. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pretty much any request that comes our way, individual or group, we try to accommodate them,â&#x20AC;? Beyl said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We started this when there were wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still in Afghanistan and we opened it up to any solder serving 6-12 months. Especially if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re away from home during the holidays. If someone is in Japan and away from home, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll send them something.â&#x20AC;? She knows what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like to have family members away

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5340 Landscaping AB LANDSCAPING Perennial gardens, Fall Maintenance, Shrub trimming and lawn aerating. Call Al , 952-432-7908

5370 Painting & Decorating

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Dakota Home Improvement Kitchens, Baths, Bsmts Drywall, Tile & Decks CCs acceptâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 952-270-1895

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DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE September 26, 2013

3000 ANNOUNCEMENTS

1000 WHEELS

3010 Announcements

1010 Vehicles

Burnsville Lakeville

1988 Olds Cutlass Supreme Starts & runs great! 146K, 2 door, 2.6L, red interior, good tires, new license tabs, $925. 612-309-6195

A Vision for You-AA Thursdays 7:30 PM A closed, mixed meeting at Grace United Methodist Church

Chevrolet 210 1956 4 dr 76K mi New paint exc. interior. $10,500 507-645-6792 Wanted 69â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Charger, Will pay cash for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;69 or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;70 Dodge Charger. Vehicle in any condition considered. 507-380-7879

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

Having a Garage Sale?

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Alcoholics Anonymous

952-846-2000

Minneapolis: 952-922-0880

1020 Junkers & Repairables $$$ $200 - $10,000 $$$ Junkers & Repairables More if Saleable. MN Licensed www.crosstownauto.net 612-861-3020 651-645-7715 $225+ for most Vehicles Â?Free TowingÂ? 651-769-0857

1060 Trucks/Pickups 2000 GMC Senoma, 4 cyl, w/topper, 141k mi. AC, Very good runner. Good cond. No dents or rust. 952-540-6339

St. Paul: 651-227-5502 Find a meeting: www.aastpaul.org www.aaminneapolis.org

Recovery International Self-help organization offers a proven method to combat depression, fears, panic attacks anger, perfectionism, worry, sleeplessness, anxiety, tenseness, etc. Groups meet weekly in many locations. Voluntary contributions. Dona: 612-824-5773

1500 SPORTING

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3060 Lost & Found

1530 Watercraft 05 Weeres Pontoon 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 05 Merc. 40HP EFI Motor 08 Roll-in trailer. All ike new. Slipped at Lk Waconia. $11,000, 651-357-2625

LOST: 8/1 in West Blmgtn Long haired Chihuahua, F, 10lbs REWARD Please call: 952-261-8879 612-823-2697

3500 MERCHANDISE

2500 PETS

3520 Cemetery Lots

2510 Pets 2 Free Kittens: 12 wks, Orange Fem, Orange, Male 952-469-1535

AKC Boxer Puppies $350 -$450. Ready now. Check our website:

www.johnsonboxers.com Or call: 641-344-6929 Orange Tabby Kitties 2 little males, 4 wks. Free to a good home! 952-435-8049

Purebred Beagle Puppies: 7 wks, $300. 218-879-5183 or 218-879-8173

2 spaces, 2 vaults, companion memorial, Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Crystal. B/O 612-850-3028

Dawn Valley, Blmgtn, one lot, Garden of the Crosses, $2,100/BO. 952-471-7193 Gethsemane (New Hope) 1 grave site, 2 burial lots. $1,340/BO. 763-473-5760 Grandview Park Cemetery, Hopkins. 2 side by side plots

$950 ea/BO. 602-861-8082

3580 Household/ Furnishings 1770 Antq English Dresser, $875, 22Dx47Hx53L, Good cond. 612-799-1400

OLIVER IS STILL A PUPPY! Oliver is a 3-4 month old neutered pup that has corgie and herding dog in him! He will be about 4050 lbs when full grown. He loves to play ruff and tumble with the dog at our pet adoption partner Camp Bow Wow in Burnsville!! You can see him there during the week or call Jeff at 651-2308243 for more info. See him and all our dogs at www.last-hope.org or check out our adoption days at the Apple Valley Petco and Petco in Burnsville this Saturday from 11-3!

Last Hope, Inc. (651) 463-8747 www.last-hope.org 1020 Junkers & Repairables

1020 Junkers & Repairables

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

651-322-1800

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www.upullrparts.com 4020 Crafts, Boutiques & Flea Markets

4020 Crafts, Boutiques & Flea Markets

3580 Household/ Furnishings

4030 Garage & Estate Sales

4620 Modular/ Manufactured For Sale

Executive Moving Sale:

Brooklyn Park: Sept 28th Waterford Estates Garage Sale 9am-5pm 7000 62nd Avenue N. In Parking Lot

MINNETONKA

Warehouse Sale

2 BR Manuf. Home One level living, Deck, storage shed W&D Hook-ups, skylight in BA, DW, microw. Side x Side fridge. 952-435-7979

77â&#x20AC;? tan, lthr. couch $250; brwn micro-fiber chair w/ ottoman $200; glass coffee/ end tbls $75. All exc. cond! 651-454-5642 612-719-6015 LR & DR Furniture. Exc. cond! Great deal! Call Lori for more info 612-619-6996

QN. PILLOWTOP SET New In Plastic!! $150 MUST SELL!! 763-360-3829 SteelCase u-shaped desk unit. Like new! Reduced to $600 Plym. 715-571-1920

3600 Miscellaneous For Sale 2003 Olympia Millenium Ice Resurfacer. Resurfacer maintained by City of Burnsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fleet Maintenance Department every 200-250 hours. Resurfacer has 3,437 hours of use. Compressed Natural Gas Fuel System. Resurfacer will be in use until midOctober 2013 and will be available for pick up when replacement arrives. Sale Price $25,000.00. Contact: Dean Mulso. Call 952895-4653 or email d e a n . m u l s o @ ci.burnsville.mn.us

BURNSVILLE 13108 Penn Ave S. Oct 4-5th 9-5pm, Collect.,Furn, Tools, HH, & Exer. cycles. BURNSVILLE Kennelly Court 9/25-27th 7am-5pm, Moving Sale! HH, furn, tools, cloz, more! Crystal 9/26-28 (9-5), Tools, books, toys, clothes, HH & misc. 8317 32nd Pl N CRYSTAL

Huge 4 Family Sale!

Furn., more! 9/26-28 (8-5) 5668 Maryland Ave. North EAGAN Multi Fm. 10/11-12 (95pm), Japa. souv., collect, HH, cycle. 4170 Hilltop Ln EDINA

St. Albanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Huge â&#x20AC;&#x153;Treasureâ&#x20AC;? Sale Thurs, 10/3 (9-6); Presale $3 Adm (9-Noon); Fri, 10/4 (9-6); Sat, 10/5 (9-12) $4 Bag Day

6716 Gleason Rd.

(S. of Hwy 62 on Gleason)

www.stalbansedina.org

4 Ford F-150 factory chrome rims & tires. Scorpion STR, P285/45R 22, 110 H MTS. $800, 651-3572626

EDINA: One Day Only 9/28 (8-4) Multi-Family: Quality home decor, boy/ girl cloz, baby items, misc.,

Craftsman 10â&#x20AC;? Electronic Radial Arm Saw w/6 drawer cabinet $250. Blackhawk Model MC-9 Heavy Duty Cherry Picker 1500 lbs $100. Cartridge World replacement cartridges HP98 & HP93 $10 ea. Sand Blaster home-made $150 , 612-998-8654

Estate Sale Forest Lake, 9/28-29, 9am-3pm, 50+ years of Vintage items, details oldisknew.com, 21479 Hermes Ave.

Foosball Tbl Comb: B-ball, air hockey, pool, bowl, pingpong $275/bo 952-545-1280

Kitchen-Aid 25 cu ft. White Fridge w/water & ice in door Side by side $800/ best offer 952-435-7314 SCOOTER (Spitfire) w/2 batteries & access. Like new!

$825/BO. 763-473-5760 Wood Chipper/Shredder takes up to 3â&#x20AC;? dia. branch. 8HP Motor 952-423-3255

3610 Miscellaneous Wanted Buying Old Trains & Toys STEVEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TRAIN CITY

952-933-0200

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

* WANTED * US Coins, Currency Proofs, Mint Sets, Collections, Gold & 14K Jewelry Will Travel. 30 yrs exp Cash! Dick 612-986-2566

â&#x2014;&#x2020; â&#x2014;&#x2020; WANTED â&#x2014;&#x2020; â&#x2014;&#x2020; Old Stereo / Hifi equip. Andy 651-329-0515

3620 Music Instruments Musser Xylophone M-47 $1200 651-452-4818

4000 SALES 4020 Crafts, Boutiques & Flea Markets EAGAN 10/5 9am-5pm, Halloween craft show. Eagan Community Ctr. 1501 Central Pkwy

4030 Garage & Estate Sales BLOOMINGTON

Fri-Sat, 9/27-28 (8-4) HH, Boys cloz, and misc. 10342 Rhode Island Cir. BLOOMINGTON Huge Sale 10/4-5 (8-3) Tools, lawn equip, LPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, cloz, misc 9125 4th Ave So. BLOOMINGTON Oct. 2-3 (8-5) Furn., HH, collectibles, cloz & misc! 1000 Mound Spring Terr. Bloomington One Day only! 9/28 (9-4) Tools, misc. Cash & carry 8301 Washburn Ave. South Bloomington Sept. 26-27 (9-5) Adult/ Kids cloz, HH items, misc. 9312 Oakland Ave. South Bloomington-10/3 & 10/5, Garage/Estate, Furn, frzr, trl hitch, des cloz, hh. Cash 10276 Scarborough Rd /102nd & Normandale Blvd

4020 Crafts, Boutiques & Flea Markets

Fall Arts, Crafts & Gifts Show â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FREE ADMISSION â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

Saturday, October 5 â&#x20AC;˘ 9am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3pm Hastings Armory

6406 McCauley Circle

EXCELSIOR

Excelsior United Methodist Church Gigantic Fall Sale

Thurs, Oct. 3 (5-8 pm) $3 Admission Thurs. only

Oct. 2-3-4 (9am-6pm) Oct. 5 (9am-2pm) Cash or Credit Card Only

Ms. Dee / Molly â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;N Me

6037 Baker Rd, Mtka

Fall Rummage Sale Good Shepherd Lutheran 3745 Shoreline Drive (Co Rd 15) 10/2 (4-8); 10/3 (8-8); 10/4 (8-12 is $4 Bag Day) For Info: 952-471-8433

Saturday, September 28, 2013. 9am-3pm. Ask about Same Day Application Specials! 952-435-7979

NAVARRE

New Hope Multi-Garage Sale, Sept. 28, 9am-3pm, 6046 W. Broadway. Over 12 garages selling many different hh items, clothes, nik-naks & antiques. Lunch in the Community Room from 10am-2pm.

Orono Kids Stuff Sale Infant to Teen - Clothes, toys, books, and more!

Sat, Sept. 28 9am-2pm 9-10: $1 Admission fee 1-2: half price sale Schumann Elemen. School

765 Old Crystal Bay Rd. Long Lake, MN PLYMOUTH ESTATE SALE 9/27 (1-6); 9/ 28 (10-5). 100+ mib Barbies, instruments, records, books, antiqs, cloz & misc.

11730 50th Ave. North Plymouth MOVING SALE! 9/26-28 (9-4) 4575 Forestview Ln N (off Rockford btwn 169/494)

PLYMOUTH September 26-28 (8-5) Tools, office equip., crafts 4705 MAGNOLIA LANE

PRIOR LAKE Large Estate Sale

Food Available Hwy 7 to Christmas Lk Rd For info: 952-474-5471

4400 Hickory Hills Trl. Sat, 9/28 - Mon, 9/30

FARMINGTON, Estate/Garage 129 Oak Street 10/3-10/5 9-5pm, Furn. HH, tools & misc. FRIDLEY

Huge Estate/Yard Sale Thurs-Sat (9-6) Everything A to Z! 6850 Siverts Ln. (69th & Old Central) Fridley, 9/27-29, Fri 9-4, Sat 9-3 SUN- 12-3. Numbers at 8:30 Fri. Go to gentlykept.com 545 57th AVE NE Golden Valley

All Campus Garage Sale

Colonial Acres Healthcare Center at Covenant Village Thurs, Sept. 26 (8-4) Fri, Sept. 27 (8-12) Furn., HH, & Misc. items 1622 Yosemite Avenue

by Dennis J. Hagen

(9am-4pm) #â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sat 7:30 Outstanding Renaissance Revival oak DR set & lrg. Partners Desk. English 18th Century furn., brass, crystal, china. 1000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of unique items! Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this sale! DIRECTIONS: I-35 to Exit 81 (Cty 70), W to exit 87 (Mushtown Rd) N to 213th St, turn left to 4400 Hickory Hills Trl. Check internet for alternate directions.

RICHFIELD - HUGE SALE Thurs, 9/26 (9-5); Fri, 9/27 (9-7) 1/2 price day; Sat, 9/28 (9-12) $2 Bag Day Like us on Facebook: @

Richfield Lutheran 60th & Nicollet Ave. So. Richfield 9/27-28, 11-3. 7114 Newton Ave S. Furn, HH, artwork, lamps, fax all in one, tote bags, pix frame, more. Nice Things.

Golden Valley Downsizing! 9/19-21, (85), 6706 Glenwood Ave. Gas grill, luggage & misc.

Cash only no large bills.

4121 Bassett Creek Drive 40 year accumulation! Furniture, pictures, tools, HH, linens, patio set, books. HOPKINS

â&#x2013;ś RUMMAGE SALE â&#x2014;&#x20AC; ST. GABRIEL CHURCH

1310 Mainstreet Thurs, Oct. 3 9:30am - 8pm Fri, Oct. 4 9:30am - 5:00pm Sat, Oct. 5 9:30am-12:30pm Low Prices - No Junk) (Sat, Oct. 5 - BAG DAY) $1/Bag soft goods or 1/2 price!

Indoor Sale Multi Vendor Thursday 9/26 Friday 9/27 9am-3pm, South Shore Center 5735 Country Club Rd, Excelsior 952-474-7635

ATTN Dock Truck Owners! At Dynamex business is booming! Tired of sitting around or chasing your work loads? Better utilize your vehicle and come work with us. Sign On Bonus for Dock Trucks with liftgate. ROUTED work and FLEXIBLE schedules are available. Call 651-746-5945

5520 Part-time

MAKE a DIFFERENCE in the LIFE of a Senior: Now HIRING CAREGivers South of the River. No Healthcare Exp. Necessary. PAID TRAINING Provided â&#x20AC;˘ PT Mornings, Evenings, and Overnights â&#x20AC;˘ Companionship, Meals, Errands, Light Housekeeping, Transportation, Med. Reminders, Personal Care.

To apply visit: www.homeinstead.com/505 and click on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Become a CAREGiverâ&#x20AC;? Or call: 952-767-6596

PT CAREGIVER

To care for 5 elderly adults in a Residential Care Home.

24 Hour Sleepover in Burnsville. $170 per Shift 8 am Wednesday - 8 am Thursday

Call Rob at Cardenas Friendship Homes

612-670-1380 Maintenance Assistant Ebenezer Ridges Campus is seeking a PT Maintenance Assistant Schedule is 20 hrs/per wk M-F, with on call every fourth week & rotating holidays. Candidates should have previous painting & maint experience & work well with seniors. Boiler License desired but not required. Contact Bruce at 952-898-8436 or apply in person. Ebenezer Ridges 13820 Community Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337

EOE/AA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; An affiliate of Fairview Health Services

5510 Full-time

richfieldlutherangaragesales

Corner of Yosemite & St Croix

GOLDEN VALLEY Moving Sale 9/27-28 (8-5)

5520 Part-time

5500 EMPLOYMENT 5510 Full-time

Apple Valley/Lakeville Border: 3 BR, 1 BA 3 season porch, all remodeled, pets OK $27,000. Call Dona 612-581-3833 OPEN HOUSE Friday, September 27, 2013 . 9am-7pm. Ask about Same Day Application Specials!

952-938-8066

Fri, Oct. 4 (2-7 pm) Sat, Oct. 5 (9am - Noon) BAG SALE - $3/Bag

Robbinsdale 9/26-27 (8-6), 9/28 (8-12). Some Old, Some New!, 4548 Grimes Ave N ROSEMOUNT 3765 Crossridge Way Oct 3-5th 9-5pm, Moving Sale! Holiday Boutique Sale! Shorewood 9/27-28 (9-3) Furn, HH, dog kennel, golf, electronics, toys, books. 19890 Muirfield Circle

4500 RENTALS / REAL ESTATE 4510 Apartments/ Condos For Rent AV: 1 BR Condo, Pool, Garage, Avail now. No pets. $725 952-942-5328 Visit us at SunThisweek.com

Mortgage Loan Originator First American Bank, Hudson, Wisconsin, is seeking an experienced mortgage loan originator. This position is responsible for the origination of residential real estate loans to be sold on the secondary market as well as finding and referring commercial loan prospects to our commercial lenders and deposit customers to the Retail Banking Department. Must have excellent communication skills, must have and maintain a Mortgage Lender Origination Number with the National Mortgage Licensing System. A business degree and or at least, four years of extensive banking related experience preferred as well as residential real estate lending experience. Degree in Finance or Business preferred. Please send resume to: employment@fa-bank.net First American Bank is an Equal Opportunity employer of Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ville 1B condo; W/D; htd. gar./ pool, $950/mo., 952-923-0371

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177 Glendale Drive

Oct 3 (9a-7p) 1/2 price (5-7p) Oct 4 (9a-1p) $3/bag day

Minnetonka Estate Sale

11828 Shady Oak Lane

Sept. 26-27-28 (9am-6pm) See Craigs List Minnetonka STORAGE WARS SALE 4 lockers full of Misc. Treasures! 10/3-5 (9-5)

12850 Greenwood Trail

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Stroke of the Heart Warehouse Sale Greeting cards & Gift items at less than wholesale prices! Tues, Oct. 8 Noon-8pm Wed, Oct. 9 10am-8pm Thurs, Oct.10 10am-8pm Fri, Oct. 11 10am-5pm

3792 Williston Road For info call 952-945-9495

Hwy. 316 South â&#x20AC;˘ Hastings, MN

Heart Promotions 651-438-3815

Wholesale Gift Company Going Out of Business Includes Gifts for Girls of All Ages, and Office Furniture & Supplies

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This space could be yours

952-846-2000

Burnsville Townhome2BR, 2BA, 2000 sq. ft, Avail 11/1, $1450 / mo. + utils. Call: 612-978-6227 Eden Prairie, Duplex 4 BR, 2 BA, A/C, W/D, DW & deck. 952-890-8550

4550 Roommates & Rooms For Rent Lakeville: Rm Shr kit, bath, laundry, fam rm. Inclds utils & cable $470 plus dep. 952-892-6102

4610 Houses For Sale AAA Cash For Houses Buying Homes Since 1991

612-801-0065

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â&#x20AC;˘ $35,000 Annual + Commission â&#x20AC;˘ Full benefits â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-established customer base â&#x20AC;˘ No CDL required Eagan has immediate openings, waiting for you to apply. Call Brad for details at (612) 590-0105 or apply online www.schwansjobs.com

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5510 Full-time

Boiler Operator

Community Habilitation Specialist Assist individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and sensory impairments in a center based setting in Bloomington. Provide supervision, job skills training, implement programs and track goals, participate in community integration activities, assist with self-care needs and meals. Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and degree preferred. Position requires the ability to lift and transfer individuals to/from wheelchairs. A valid driver’s license and compliance with MVR & Rule 11 background checks required. Ability to obtain a CDL license within 6 months of hire and drug/ alcohol testing required. Driving a Rise van or lift equipped bus is a daily function of the job. Position requires individual to lift and carry 50+ pounds on a regular basis. Position is full-time, M-F with excellent benefits. $11-$12 HR/DOQ with a generous training & benefit package. Submit cover letter and resume to Jamie at JMcMahon@rise.org.

Bachman’s Inc. Lakeville, MN. Full Time Union. Must have Minnesota 2nd Class Boiler Operator’s license. Greenhouse work is an essential part of work duties.

Contact Eric 952-469-2102

Cabinet/Countertop Fabrication BWS designs, fabricates and installs custom countertops and cabinetry for the residential and commercial markets. We have positions available for solid surface countertop fabricators, cabinet maker, granite installers, and countertop installer. Experience important. BWS offers competitive compensation accordance with experience and benefits. Interested individuals can send resume or apply at: Bob’s Wood Specialties, Inc. 14200 Ewing Ave South Burnsville, MN 55306 info@bws-crg.com Phone: 952-890-4700 Fax: 952-890-6448 EOE Carpenters Wanted Established company seeking self motivated, hard working individuals. Excellent pay. Room for advancement. Immediate start. Call Chris at 612-749-9752

www.rise.org Equal Opportunity Employer

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Carpentry Contractors Co. has openings for

TRIM CARPENTERS

With all levels of exp. FT positions located in SouthEast metro, Farmington and surrounding areas. Benefits eligible. Work includes interior trim duties. Must be able to lift 75 lbs.,run power tools, pass a background check, drug test.Valid D/L and independent transportation required for employment. Please call our jobs line: 952-380-3720

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

Framing Carpenters and Window Installers All levels of exp. Work locally, no overnight/out of town travel. Positions are FT and benefits eligible. Must have valid D/L, pass background check and drug screen. Call our job line at: 952.380.3720 Or send resumes to: jobs@ carpentrycontractors.com

Now Hiring! Medical Assembly positions paying $11+ Food Packaging positions paying $8.50+ & Skilled Industrial Positions $11+

All shifts available

Open house every Wednesday 9 am - 3 pm in our Chaska and Bloomington office (no appointment necessary). Bring proper I9 documentation. Call (952)924-9000 or E-mail: jobs@awardstaffing.com

5530 Full-time or Part-time

Finish Carpenters

Schwieters Companies is hiring entry level to experienced finish carpenters. Top Benefits & Pay: tools/ medical/dental/401k Majority of work on west & south side of metro area. Not required to go to office. Please call 612-328-3140 to schedule an interview. www.finishcarpenters.com

WAREHOUSE Position is 8-5, M-F 30 – 40 hrs. / wk. All aspects of warehousing, assembly and shipping & receiving. Heavy lifting, forklift operations, strong communication skills required. Training available, some flexibility in schedule.

5510 Full-time McLane Minnesota Now Hiring Experienced CDL A Drivers

*$2500 Signing Bonus* McLane Minnesota, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire-Hathaway, is currently seeking qualified candidates to join our team! McLane, a wholesale grocery distributor, has been in business for over 119 years and continues to grow each year! Our Minnesota location has recently added additional customers and must fill team driver positions immediately. If you want home time, a secure paycheck, and make over $60,000, in your first year, apply now.

Program runs until September 30th. Drive for the best, drive for McLane!

McLane Minnesota 1111 5th Street West Northfield, MN 55057 mnhr@mclaneco.com www.drivemclane.com (507) 664-3038 Fax: (507) 664-3042

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Now hiring 2nd Shift Technicians! $1000.00 Hiring Bonus** Metro Area Republic Services locations are looking for experienced Technicians to join our team! Republic Services offers Medical/Dental, Vision, 401k w/company match, PTO, Tool and Boot allowance, Safety Incentives and more! For more information on jobs available and to apply, please go to www.republic services.com and click on the “Working for Republic” link at the top by October 9th, 2013. EOE M/F/D/V **Hiring bonus to be paid out after 6 months of employment.

5530 Full-time or Part-time

5520 Part-time

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Lighthouse Explorers Christian Child Center in Rosemount now hiring Asst. Teacher / Teacher for their preschool & school-age program. Approx. 30 hrs/wk. Also accepting applications for Substitute work.

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

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Northfield Hospital & Clinics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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needed for Lakeville company. Up to 32 hours per month may be needed. General working hours are 8-4:30 Skilled in general maintenance. Some plumbing/electrical a plus. Please email your resume and cover letter to lewisst@ hearthnhome.com PT Accounting Specialist A 60 year Bloomington based company is seeking a PT Accounting Specialist to work 4 days per week/6 hour shifts (24 hours per week) from 9am-3pm. Must have 1-2+ years accounts receivable/payable/collections exp. Accounting software/ programs experience preferred. Macola/Goldmine/Goldrush experience and cost accounting a plus. Background check is required. Pay rate will be based on experience ($1418/hour). E-mail resumes to: hrresumes56@gmail.com EOE/AA/D/V/M/F Employer

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5540 Healthcare Hiring Live-In Caregivers PT. Experience needed. Competitive pay. Apply at: www.seniorhelpers.com/ burnsville My Brothers’ Keeper RN Needed Knowledge of home health. Very part time work. Flexible scheduling. Area needed is southern metro. Please fax resume attn.: Gay 952-746-5738 Or email: gdeleeuw@136mbk.com

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PCAs

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theater and arts briefs Harvest of Art on display The Eagan Art House’s eighth annual Harvest of Art community art exhibit is on display through Nov. 1 at Byerly’s Eagan, Eagan Dunn Bros, Eagan Community Center, Easter Lutheran Church and Ring Mountain Creamery. For more information, call 651-675-5521.

BoDeans in Burnsville Tickets will go on sale at noon Sept. 27 for the 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, performance by the BoDeans at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Tickets will be $48 and $43 at the box office, by phone at 800-745-3000 and at Ticketmaster.com.

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rocking tunes. Tickets are $19 each. The Great Northern Union Chorus “Christmas Stories” performs on the main stage Dec. 21 at 2 and 7 p.m. and Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. GNU is a men’s a cappella chorus based in the Twin Cities area. Reserved adult tickets are $20 to $35 with special pricing for seniors 65-plus and children 12 and under. Also returning to the BPAC is the Twin Cities Ballet’s “The Nutcracker Ballet.” Performances are 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14; and 1 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. Reserved tickets are $16 to $32 with special pricing for seniors 65plus and children 12 and under. Tickets for “The Nutcracker Ballet” go on sale at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, by phone at 800-9822787 or online at Ticketmaster.com.

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tary School of Arts and Science to provide students the opportunity to explore classroom concepts through hands-on arts learning projects at Caponi Art Park, focusing on nature, the environment, and recycling. Paideia Academy, Apple Valley, received a $7,544 grant for students in grades 5-8 to participate in a two-week residency with metal sculpture artist Gita Ghei. Students will learn the history, engineering, and practices of metal art mobiles as they work together to make a large mobile for public display.

Scott County Art Crawl Twin Cities singer-songwriter Ben Rosenbush (pictured) and his folk-rock bandmates the Brighton are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. The eight-piece orchestral band, complete with strings and horns, will be joined at the concert by local singers Jenn Alexander and Chris Greseth. Tickets are $15 and are available in person at the arts center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., and online at www. LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com. (Photo submitted)

Making a return to the Burnsville Performing Arts Center stage is The Girl Singers of the Arts grants Hit Parade’s “Christmas Learning program grants Show” at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 awarded from the Minnesota Two local organiza- State Arts Board. with melodies from the classics to swinging and tions received 2014 Arts Caponi Art Park and

Learning Center, Eagan, received a $21,839 grant for its partnership with Glacier Hills Elemen-

The fourth annual Scott County Art Crawl, a self-guided fine arts tour, will take place 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, in Prior Lake, Savage and Shakopee. A variety of media including paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry, glass art and more will be featured. Artwork will be available for purchase. More information and maps are available at lo-

cal businesses and online at http://ScottCountyArtCrawl.org.

Guest artist workshops The Eagan Art House is hosting two guest artist workshops. The first, Traditional Japanese Bookbinding, is offered 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. This workshop is taught by Sheila NcNellis Asato, a visual artist with more than 25 years experience teaching and exhibiting. She also teaches at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts. Maiolica Tile Making is offered 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. This workshop is taught by Duluth artist Karin Kraemer. The fee for each of the workshops is $30 and includes supplies. Preregistration is required. The workshops are supported by a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council. The Eagan Art House is located at 3981 Lexington Ave. S. For more information, go to www. eaganarthouse.org or call 651-675-5521.

theater and arts calendar To submit items for the Arts Calendar, email: darcy. odden@ecm-inc.com. Books Author Gary Brueggemann will lead a discussion of his book “Minnesota’s Oldest Murder Mystery: The Case of Edward Phalen, St. Paul’s Unsaintly Pioneer,” 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Hear his theories on the cold case involving a founding father of St. Paul. Carrie Rocha, author of “Pocket Your Dollars,” will share how to overcome debt, 11 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 5, Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. Events/festivals Medieval Fair, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at

Caponi Art Park, 1220 Diffley Road, Eagan. Admission is free with a $5 per person suggested donation. Information: www.caponiartpark.org. Scott County Art Crawl, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, in Prior Lake, Savage and Shakopee. Information: http://scottcountyartcrawl. org. Exhibits Visual art exhibit by Stephanie Molstre-Kotz is on display through October at the Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Dan Petrov’s “The Mystery of Light” exhibit is on display through Oct. 26 in the Burnsville Performing Arts Center gallery, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Information: 952-895-4679 or www.

burnsvillepac.com. Music Three Faces of the King featuring the music of Elvis, 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Tickets: $51, $61 and $71 at the box office, Ticketmaster. com or 800-982-2787. Ben Rosenbush and the Brighton, along with special guests Jenn Alexander and Chris Greseth, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Tickets: $15 at the box office and www.LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com. An Acoustic Brunch Fundraiser for CCFACrohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, Icehouse, 2528 Nicollet Ave. S.,

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Broadway Kids Dance and Theater Program for all ages and abilities, In the Company of Kids, 13710 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville (Colonial Shopping Center), 952736-3644. Join other 55-plus adults at the Eagan Art House to create beaded jewelry. The Jewelry Club meets on the third Friday of each month from 1-3 p.m. Information: 651-675-5500. Soy candle making classes held weekly in Eagan near 55 and Yankee Doodle. Call Jamie at 651-315-4849 for dates and times. $10 per person. Presented by Making Scents in Minnesota. Country line dance classes held for intermediates Mondays 1:30-4 p.m. at Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St., Farmington, $5/ class. Call Marilyn 651-4637833. Country line dance classes on Wednesdays at the Lakeville Senior Center, 20110 Holyoke Ave. Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; Intermediate, 10 a.m. to noon. $5/class. Call Marilyn 651-463-7833. 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, 952-255-8545 or jjloch@charter.net.

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Formerly the pianist for the prestigious Orquestra Cubanismo, Ignacio â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nachitoâ&#x20AC;? Herrera will be bringing his explosive performance style to Burnsville on Oct. 13 for the opening concert in the Dakota Valley Symphonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 28th season. (Photo submitted)

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Family reunion for Ole & Lena â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ole & Lenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Family Reunionâ&#x20AC;? will take the Lakeville Area Arts Center stage Oct. 18-20. The showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s producers describe the comedy as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;wonderfully funny look at love, family and growing old together.â&#x20AC;? Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 and 19, and 2 p.m. Oct. 20. Tickets are $17.50 and can be purchased online at www. LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com. (Photo submitted)

family calendar To submit items for the Family Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. Saturday, Sept. 28 KIDSPO Kids & Family Expo, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway. Entertainment stage, games, food, play areas, video games on giant television screens, appearances by Sesame Street characters, exhibitors and more. Information: www.kidspo2013.com. Hike & Seek, noon, Lebanon Hills Park, Eagan. Family outing that inspires a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sense of adventure by combining a nature hike and scavenger hunt. Designed for children ages 3-10. Sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation. Sign up at www.hikeandseek. org. Sunday, Sept. 29 Denmark Township Historical Society, event to recognize and thank donors who helped save Valley School, 2:30 p.m., Carpenter Nature Center, 12805 St. Croix Trail S., South Washington County. Folklorist John Berquist will perform. Free. Information: Wayne Boyd, 651-436-8031, weboydo@gmail.com. Monday, Sept. 30 Human Trafficking Information Night, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 13900 Biscayne Ave. W., Rosemount. Light meal at 6:30 p.m., presentation by a representative from Catholic Charitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Trafficking Victims Services at 7 p.m., followed by questionand-answer session. Thursday, Oct. 3 Dementia Caregiver Support Group, 10 a.m., third floor administration conference room, Park Nicollet, 14000 Fairview Drive, Burnsville. Free. Information: Connie at 952993-8739. Friday, Oct. 4 Forever Wild Family Friday: The Talking Strings, 7-8:30 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Explore the history and evolution of Gypsy music from the 17th century to today. All ages. Free. Registration requested at www.co.dakota. mn.us/parks. Saturday, Oct. 5 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Honoring Choicesâ&#x20AC;? program about medical decisions and health care directives, 9-11 a.m., Rosemount United Methodist Church, 14770 Canada Ave. W., Rosemount. Speaker: 9:30 a.m. Sponsored by Rosemount UMC and Fairview Clinic. Free. Information: 651-423-

2475, rosemountumc.org. Wild Ride, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lebanon Hills Regional Park, 4800 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Eagan. Ride the best mountain bike trails in the metro at the first-ever Lebanon Hills Mountain Bike Festival. Multiple bike demo trailers and local bike shops will be on hand for bike tune-ups, clinics, group rides and more. Free bike check-out available. All ages. Registration requested at www.co.dakota.mn.us/parks. Dance clinic for ages 4-14 by the Eastview High School dance team, 11:15 a.m. to 3 p.m., Eastview High School, 6200 140th St. W., Apple Valley. Registration: 10:30 a.m. Performance for family and friends at 3:15 p.m. and at EVHS Oct. 16 football game. Advance registration: $35 ($25 each additional family member). Same-day registration: $39. Information: lightningdanceteam.com.

Fall Pickleball Festival, 2-5 p.m., Apple Valley Senior Center, 14603 Hayes Road. Hosted by Dakota County Pickleball Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rosemount. Free. Food donations for the Rosemount Food Shelf appreciated. Blood drives The American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. â&#x20AC;˘ Oct. 3, 1-7 p.m., Farmington Fire Department, Station 1, 21625 Denmark Ave., Farmington. â&#x20AC;˘ Oct. 3, 1-7 p.m., St. Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church, 28595 Randolph, Randolph. â&#x20AC;˘ Oct. 8, 1-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 14770 Canada Ave., Rosemount. â&#x20AC;˘ Oct. 8, 1:30-7:30 p.m., Crossroads Church, 17671 Glacier Way, Lakeville.

The Dakota Valley Symphony is kicking off its 2013-14 season with a pops concert in Burnsville featuring Cuban piano virtuoso Ignacio â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nachitoâ&#x20AC;? Herrera. A child music prodigy who stunned audiences in his home country at age 12 with his masterful performance of Rachmaninoffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Concerto No. 2,â&#x20AC;? Herrera went on to become pianist, director and arranger for the prestigious Orquestra Cubanismo. Now based in the Twin Cities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he was named â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best Jazz Artistâ&#x20AC;? in 2007 in a City Pages readers poll â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Herrera will be bringing his explosive performance style to the stage of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center on Oct. 13 for the concert which opens the Dakota Valley Symphonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 28th season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He never fails to inspire audiences with his powerful, rhythmic playing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he is beyond compare,â&#x20AC;? said Dakota Valley Symphony director Stephen Ramsey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;His amazing music will shake you by the neck with its hotblooded, visceral appeal.â&#x20AC;? The concert will feature a performance of George Gershwinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rhapsody in Blueâ&#x20AC;? as well as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cuban Fire Suite: Fortune of

Foolsâ&#x20AC;? by John Richards, Aaron Coplandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Danzano Cubano,â&#x20AC;? Gershwinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cuban Overtureâ&#x20AC;? and other pieces. Tickets for the concert range from $5 to $16 and are available in person at the Burnsville arts centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s box office and online through Ticketmaster. com. DAKOTA

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The next Rosemount Halloween Committee meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, in the Central Park Shelter. For more information, contact Mike Bouchard at 651-423-4603, mmbouchard@charter.net or Barb Hester at 651-4233446, pbhbkh@yahoo.com.

Police Explorers The Inver Grove Heights Police Explorers will hold an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Inver Grove Heights Police Department, 8150 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Police exploring is for youth ages 14 to 20 interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. Police Explorers receive training on a variety of topics including traffic stops, hostage negotiation, crime scene processing, and high risk search warrants. Explorers train on Sunday evenings on a weekly basis and attend a four-day state competition in April each year. Explorers are eligible to go on ride-a-longs with police officers and have exclusive scholarship opportunities. Interested students should attend the informational meeting or contact an advisor at 651-450-2525. LEVY, from 1A district’s portion of property taxes on a $225,000 home — the average value in District 196 — would increase by $184 in 2014. But the lower board-approved levy would lower taxes on the same home by $128, which would leave the homeowner with a net increase of $56. If the levy fails in November, most homeowners in District 196 would have the school portion of their property taxes fall in 2014 despite a projected rise in property values, Solomon

Register for the following Rosemount Parks and Recreation programs online at www.ci.rosemount.mn.us, at the parks and recreation office, or call 651-322-6000 for more information. Wheels, Wings, Sails and Rails (ages 3.5 to 6), 1011:30 a.m. Mondays, Oct. 14-28, Rosemount Community Center. Discover how cars, planes and trains work and have fun with experiments and Lego activities. Cost: $39. Halloween Costume Exchange – Drop off clean “gently used” Halloween costumes at the parks and recreation office now through Friday, Oct. 4, and receive a costume exchange voucher. Redeem the voucher for a different used costume on Monday, Oct. 7, or Tuesday, Oct. 8 (5:307:30 p.m.) at the Rosemount Community Center, Room 204. Parent/Tot Open Gym (ages 5 and under), 9:30-11 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Rosemount Community Center. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to participate in this drop-in program. Balls and other play equipment provided. Supervision of children during tot open gym is the responsibility of the parent or guardian. Pumpkins and Black said. The average-valued home in District 196 is expected to increase by $9,000 next year from $216,000 in 2013. Without the referendum, an increase in overall property wealth would cause property taxes to fall. Property taxes account for 19.42 percent of District 196’s revenue. The board has lowered the district’s tax levy every year for the past four years. As a result, the district’s board-approved tax levy has fallen by 5 per-

Cats Art Fun (ages 2 to 5), 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, Rosemount Community Center. Make a funny black cat, paint a pumpkin picture and more. Cost: $19 per child/parent pair. Children 2 years of age must attend the class with a parent; children ages 3-5 can attend the class alone if toilet trained. Crafts and Canvas Creations (ages 5 to 11), 9 a.m. to noon, Friday, Oct. 11, Rosemount Community Center. Make creative projects using dogs, pigs and raccoons as subjects. Presented by Abrakadoodle. Cost: $41.

Farmington Library events The Farmington Library, 508 Third St., will offer the following programs. Call 651-438-0250 for more information. Farmington Library Afternoon Book Group, 12:301:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1. The group will discuss “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett. New members welcome. Legos and Duplos at the Library, 10:30-11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4. Ages: 2-12. Minnesota Zoomobile – Cool Animals of the North, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Live animals, biological artifacts, storytelling and audience participation are used to create a fun, memorable program. All ages. cent from $75.85 million in 2011 to $68.18 million in 2013. Debt refinancing and other money-saving actions by the board enabled it to make prior decreases, Solomon said. The School Board is expected to vote on the final levy following a truth and taxation hearing at its Dec. 9 meeting. The final levy can be lower but not higher than the preliminary amount. Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

grade, Brown said. Six elementary schools — Cedar Park, Parkview, Greenleaf, Shannon Park, Diamond Path and Red Pine — are near capacity and will likely face this challenge, she said. In addition to offering the program for free, the district plans to do away with its waiting list by acCONTRACT, from 1A $172,500. His contract was set to run out June 30, 2014. “Thank you for that, I very much look forward to the next three years,” Haugen said following the vote. The contract also decreased the maximum accumulation of sick days from 200 to 50. Sick leave days over 50 in the superintendent’s balance will be rolled into to the post retirement health reimbursement arrangement. The contribution amount will be based on the superintendent’s per diem rate of pay and such days will then be deducted from the balance. FARMINGTON, from 1A writing, customizing their education through technology and behavior.” Teachers will also be working with a smaller number of students. Instead of teaching two halfday groups of about 48 students, a teacher can focus on one classroom. “It will begin closing those achievement gaps earlier,” Pierce said. “There’s a lot of pressure to get the children where they need to be. They’ll be able to move slower in September so they can move faster later on in the year.” Board Member Melissa Sauser offered a suggestion for teachers and families to consider where “the responsibility is if they choose to send child home, to realize what they’re missing and what they can

cepting all interested families. Currently the program has a waiting list of about 37 students – 4 percent of the 986 children enrolled in the program. Most of these students either wish to open-enroll from another district or enrolled after the deadline. Officials hope to gain early enrollment estimates by surveying parents of

potential District 196 kindergartners. Though early projections provide a good estimate, there’s typically an upswing in all-day kindergarten enrollment near the beginning of the school year, Brown said. The district will continue to offer its half-day program, based on interest.

The district will also provide Haugen and his dependents with health and hospitalization coverage in the school district’s group plan and make a contribution toward the premium in the same amount that is provided to other regular, independent employees of the school district. The resolution adopted by the School Board on May 28 provides a per paycheck stipend of $235 for two-party or $555 for family coverage. Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District 196 Superintendent Jane Berenz recently received a 2 percent pay increase, which upped her annual salary to $195,840 begin-

ning July 1. Berenz received a 3.78 percent pay raise in 2012 after incurring a pay freeze for three years. District 196 is the fourth largest district in the state with 28,000 students. Farmington has 6,900 students. New Burnsville-EaganSavage School District Superintendent Joe Gothard will be paid a base salary of $185,000 this year under a three-year contract approved May 2. District 191 is the 15th largest school district in the state with 9,500 students.

work on with their child.” Pierce reported significant transportation savings of a approximately $150,000 for the year because the district didn’t need to have as many bus routes in the afternoon. “A large portion of those funds we can roll into programming,” Pierce said. The 2013 Minnesota Legislature passed funding for all-day kindergarten in Minnesota. Farmington already has a tuitionbased, all-day option. Registration for kindergarten for the 2014-15 school year is January.

mental studies program to learn about the Vermillion River watershed. Students will learn about biodiversity, collect specimens, take water samples and identify microorganisms. The middle school science teachers will be writing books on iPads for the class. The first grant was used by high school students in 2012.

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Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com.

Email Andy Rogers at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Team honored Several members of the Farmington Community Education varsity competition cheer team was honored at Monday’s meeting after winning the 2013 WOW Factor national championship and grand champion trophy in February with a high score of 306.25.

Superintendent Jay Haugen reported at Monday’s meeting that the district received another Monsanto grant of $10,000. The grant will be used by Email Andy Rogers at the middle school environ- andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

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