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Year in Review

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The Lakeville Area School District had a year full of traveling, growing and welcoming new members. A few highlights include the Lakeville South High School markching band performed in Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Festival Parade on March 14. They were one of 11 bands chosen to perform in the parade and are the only marching band from Minnesota to ever participate. Lake Marion Elementary also hosted its annual walk-a-thon event to raise money for the PTO to support the school including grants, scholarships, fine arts assemblies and scholastic book fairs. During the event Principal Bret Domstrad ate crickets in front of the students while dressed as a garden gnome because the fundraiser supassed its goal of $23,000 and raised $27,648.

Year in Review: Lakeville schools plan for the future by Kayla Culver SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The Lakeville Area School District continued to grow in numbers, elected new board members, changed programs, received awards and danced their way into the Super Bowl during 2018. Here is a look back at some of the district’s highlights from the past year.

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Public Notices

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Classifieds

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Calendars

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School Board election Four candidates ran for three open seats on the Lakeville Area School Board. Incumbent Kathy Lewis held on to her seat, while new members include Zach Duckworth and Lynn Gorski. Duckworth received 29.10 percent of the vote, Lewis received 25.82 percent and Gorski received 22.58 percent of the vote. David Anderson came in fourth and received 21.89 percent of the vote.

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Duckworth, a real estate professional and Lakeville North High School graduate, puts school safety and security, continuing academic excellence, providing support to staff and planning for growth as top priorities. Working as an intensive care nurse, Lewis said she will continue to balance the needs and priorities of the district. As a current parent in the district, Gorski aims to bring her years in public

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service to her role while making safety, fiscal responsibility and creating more opportunities for students her top priorities. Board members Jim Skelly and Michelle Volk did not seek re-election.

Approvals Board members approved the 2019 payable tax levy in the amount of See Review, 12A

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A Holiday Message from the Superintendent

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Dear Lakeville Area Community, As we start a new year, I reflect on 2018 with pride for the progress, success and generosity of our Lakeville Area Schools community. 2018 was a year of progress for Lakeville Area Schools. This fall, to ensure the success of each and every child, the Board of Education developed and adopted a new strategic plan. The plan will help us better meet the individual needs of all students and will help us address the challenges we anticipate over the next three years. From academics to athletics, arts, activities and beyond, this was a year of success for our students. For some students, success meant mastering new concepts in class. For others, success meant pursuing a new club, performing on the playing field, or giving back through community service. As a district, we are proud of each and every one of our students as they continue to grow and pursue their goals, and we are honored to support them as they achieve success in many different ways. The community’s generosity this year has been vital to the success of our students. A new partnership with the Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce, called Lakeville Works, has connected our students with Lakeville Area businesses through a variety of career pathways for students to engage in their passion areas. From our PTOs and volunteer groups to the individuals and organizations who have

supported the Ready, Set, Achieve! backto-school readiness event and other giving opportunities with their time, treasure and talent, thank you for your generous support to help our students achieve their hopes and dreams. Across our schools and buildings, students and staff have given back generously to our community to provide essential support for those in need, as well. From toy collections to food and clothing drives to volunteering and community service projects, I am so proud of the generosity and kindness of our staff and students. No matter the school or district building, Lakeville Area Schools is certainly “student focused, community connected.” Thanks to the Lakeville Area community, we have many reasons to celebrate this year. On behalf of the entire Lakeville Area Schools administration and Board of Education, may your holiday season be filled with love, joy and peace. I look forward to the many celebrations to come in 2019. Sincerely,

Regular School Board Meeting Tuesday, Jan. 8, 7 p.m. Lakeville City Hall Impact Academy K-5 Information Night Tuesday, Jan. 8, 5 p.m. Impact Academy at Orchard Lake Special Education Advisory Council Thursday, Jan. 10, 5:30 p.m. Crystal Lake Education Center Community Education Advisory Council Thursday, Jan. 10, 6:15 p.m. Community Education Building

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Opinion Comfort and joy beat high fashion in Minnesota by Peggy Bakken SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

A few months back, I was writing about fall fashion trends. According to Harper’s Bazaar, classic patterns such as herringbone and houndstooth were in. They even anticipated a return to 1980s fashion, with lots of leather and padded shoulders. While I have seen some thigh-high boots as they predicted, I conclude that in general, Minnesotans prefer L.L. Bean to Prada. I’ve undertaken a very unscientific survey the past couple of months, studying just what is the haute couture around here. I’ve made several key observations, such as not seeing anyone going back to 1980s fashion (thank goodness!). In case you’ve been hiding in a cave for the last six months, I would like to point out that red plaid flannel is really “in” here in Minnesota. Just about every other flannel pattern is also fashionable, but red plaid is king. Our next gov-

Staff Columnist Peggy Bakken ernor and his family were decked out in red plaid throughout the campaign and at his election night victory party. I will call the Tim Walz family “on-trend,” but I don’t think they get credit as trendsetters. I think flannel plaid is a longtime state tradition. (Go back to 1973, when Gov. Wendell Anderson graced the cover of Time Magazine in his plaid flannel shirt.) My husband, Bruce, wears plaid flannel shirts every winter and has for decades. I buy him a couple of new ones each Christmas. He likes to say that sometimes he’s in fashion and sometimes he’s out of style – he’s definitely trendy this winter. I can tell you that while plaid flannel

shirts are high on our list, hoodies are also universal. Most hoodies are gray, but many are purple (Vikings fans) or maroon and gold (Gophers). We also have a solid representation of green and gold (Packers fans). Everyone wears hoodies in Minnesota, young and old, short and tall, thin and rotund. We wear hoodies over our flannel shirts when it’s cold. For many, that’s all we need for much of winter. When it gets really cold, we wear a coat over our hoodie, which we are wearing over our flannel shirt. Another thing we remain devoted to during winter is our sneakers. Yes, we do often wear boots and a few brave (crazy) souls wear flip-flops, but most of the time, we put on our favorite sneakers and head out into the snow and cold. My overall conclusion when it comes to Minnesota’s version of high fashion is that we prefer comfort and joy to anything too flashy or trendy. Those shirts are soft, the hoodie’s fleece lining keeps us warm, and the cozy and familiar feel-

ing brings us joy. The familiar Christmas carol goes, “O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy.” It’s a wonderful greeting everyone can use this holiday season. Comfort and joy means spending quality time with your favorite people and celebrating in your own way. Christians find joy in celebrating the birth of the baby Jesus. Other religions also have special celebrations during this dark and cold time of year, such as Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. Cultural celebrations such as Kwanzaa, which honors the best of what it means to be African, also bring joy. Tidings of comfort and joy to all – may your holidays be filled with family, friends, fun and of course, lots of flannel. Peggy Bakken is a former executive editor and a columnist for APG of East Central Minnesota. Reactions welcome: peggy. bakken@ecm-inc.com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters Investing in education To the editor: As our newly elected state Rep. Dr. Alice Mann awaits taking the oath of office I want to take this opportunity to personally thank state Rep. Roz Peterson for her dedicated service to Lakeville Public Schools as Board of Education member and chair (2006-2013) and House District 56B representative (2014-2018). In addition her significant contributions to the

Lakeville and Burnsville portions of Senate District 56, she has received many achievements including the Spirit of Caring Award from 360 Communities and Lakeville Chamber Business Person of the Year! As the legislative session begins I want to acknowledge Dr. Mann’s (website) statement: “Funding Education in the Legislature is the greatest investment we can make in our future.” To that end and candidate Mann’s campaign literature statement: “I was

shocked to learn that this year our school district was underfunded by the MN legislature. Because of this failure at the state, Burnsville & Lakeville may have to raise property taxes on families & homeowners here to make up the difference. I’m against forcing our communities to pay more taxes to cover for our state legislature’s failures. We need more fiscal responsibility at the state capitol.” As a member of the Lakeville Public School Board of Education (cur-

rent treasurer) for the past decade, I’m looking forward Dr. Mann’s property tax commitment by utilizing the recently announced billion dollar state surplus to eliminate any property tax increase for Lakeville (ISD 194) homeowners and businesses during 2019-2020 by providing the needed increase in the State General Education

funding formula, Special Ed (cross subsidy) funding and as well as Equalization. In addition I’m looking forward to Rep.-elect Mann pursuing her “first” meeting with our superintendent and the Lakeville Public Schools Board of Education! I thank Dr. Mann in advance for her expressed

support for the 2019 Legislature investing in the “future” of the 11,000plus Lakeville Public School students. BOB ERICKSON Lakeville Member of the Lakeville Public Schools Board of Education

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News Briefs Metro Republican Women to meet Jan. 12

KSTP’s Joe Schmit will speak at a Jan. 12 fundraiser for the Brett Hack Vasculitis Charities at St. John’s Lutheran Three statewide Church, 20165 2018 candidates, Heath Ave., LakeDonna Bergstrom ville. for lieutenant govSchmit will presernor, Pam Myhra ent “Silent Imfor auditor and pact: Influence Doug Wardlow for Through Purpose, attorney general Pam Myhra Persistence and will discuss their Passion” at the election experi1:30 p.m. event. ences. Freedom Club exit polling and voting results Admission is free, but dowill be presented. The nations are appreciated. Lakeville resident Brett event is hosted by Metro Republican Women at Hack died in 2014 from their Jan. 12 breakfast central nervous system meeting at the Mendako- vasculitis. Vasculitis is a ta Country Club in Men- rare autoimmune disease that causes inflammation dota Heights. “We must examine of the blood vessels. The the elections of 2018 to blood vessels can weaken understand how we lost and narrow decreasing the confidence and at- vital blood flow to the aftention of the people of fected organs. Brett Hack VasculiMinnesota,” said MRW tis Charities was created President Margaret Flowby Brett’s mother, Terry er. “We are pleased that these candidates are will- Hack. It is a nonprofit oring to talk about missteps, ganization committed to successes and inspire us helping those diagnosed to learn from 2018 and with vasculitis in finding the resources, informamove forward.” The 2018 exit polling tion and support they statistics taken by the need. More information is at Minnesota-based Freedom Club will be briefly http://bhvcharities.org/. presented. Each candidate will reflect on the Bachman’s hosts statistics and share their winter farmers campaign experiences. A buffet breakfast will market be served at 8:30 a.m.; The Apple Valley the program will begin Bachman’s will host a at 9 a.m. The cost is $20 Winter Farmers Market for members, $25 for 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Satnonmembers and $15 for urdays in partnership students. With no reser- with the St. Paul Farmers vations by the deadline Market. The market will of Jan. 8, the cost is $25. be held in the greenhouse. Walk-ins are welcome, Dates include Jan. 12 but reservations are en- and 26, Feb. 9 and 23, and couraged. March 9 and 23. Those interested in atThe market will feature tending can go to metro- fresh, locally grown and gopwomen.org to pay on- locally produced foods, line or make a reservation including farm fresh eggs, and pay at the door. seasonal produce, meat, cheese, honey, maple syrup and a variety of artiJob Transitions san products. Live music Group meets and snacks and treats Catherine Byers Breet for purchase also will be will present “Stuck at available. GO?” at the Jan. 8 meetBachman’s is located at ing of the Easter Job 7955 150th St. W., Apple Transitions Group. Valley. Call 952-431-2242 The group meets 7:30 for more information. a.m. Tuesdays at Easter Lutheran Church – By the Lake, 4545 Pilot Genealogical Knob Road, Eagan. Call society launches 651-452-3680 for infor- book club mation. The Dakota County Historical Society will KSTP’s Joe launch a new book club called Books From Our Schmit to speak Shelves 6-7 p.m. Thursat Brett Hack day, Jan. 17, at the Lawshe Memorial Museum, 130 fundraiser

Third Ave. N. in South St. Paul. The event is free to the public. The first book will be “The Crusade for Forgotten Souls” by Susan Bartlett Foote. Books From Our Shelves is a new quarterly book club that will meet and discuss a variety of history books that can be found in the gift shops of the Dakota County Historical Society’s sites. The books can be purchased at each site, or via the organization’s online store by visiting www.dakotahistory.org/shop. “The Crusade for Forgotten Souls” explores the story of Minnesota’s reform movement that broke the stigma surrounding mental illness. In 1940, Engla Schey worked at the Anoka State Hospital, one of Minnesota’s seven asylums. Foote tells the story of Schey and the others involved in the reform movement, which resulted in the first legislative effort toward a modern mental health system. Books From Our Shelves will meet on Jan. 17, April 18, July 18 and Oct. 17. For more information and to view a complete list of the books for discussion, visit www. dakotahistory.org.

Citizens’ Climate Lobby meets Jan. 12 Citizens’ Climate Lobby of Dakota County will meet 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. The recently proposed congressional bill for Carbon Fee and Dividend, a marketbased, socially responsible climate solution, will be discussed. CCL is a grassroots, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization focused on creating political will to address climate change at the local and national level. For more information, contact Deborah Nelson at deevee@charter.net, or visit https://citizensclimatelobby.org.

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

Cindy Tong, professor in the Department of Horticulture at the University of Minnesota, will speak on creeping Charlie management in lawns. All are welcome. For more information, call 651-455-2889 or visit dakotagardeners.com.

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Opinion Headlines don’t tell the whole story of need by Jason Viana SPECIAL TO SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Looking back on this year, 2018 will no doubt be a record year for The Open Door. Our volunteers and staff are on track to make fresh and healthy food available to nearly 30 percent more of our neighbors than ever before. Through our combination of innovative programs, we fed more than 6,000 of our Dakota County neighbors each month in 2018, collectively providing more than 1.5 million meals for Dakota County residents this year. Many ask why we are feeding more people than ever when the headlines proclaim a record-setting job market and an overall economic recovery. The truth is that headlines tell only part of the story. Things have improved for many, but not everyone. Our growth this year has come as a direct result of actively seeking the pockets in our community that lack access to fresh and healthy food. With transportation still a major challenge

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

difference in “unemployed” and “underemployed.” Housing and health care expenses and the overall cost of living are still growing faster than income for 1 out of 4 workers in the United States, and Dakota County’s jobs forecast suggests that of the most in-demand jobs, only 1 out of 5 will pay enough to cover rent for an average 2-bedroom apartment. That leaves nearly 40,000 Dakota residents who pay more than 30 percent of their income for housing at risk of falling even further behind. Unfortunately, it looks as though 2019 could be another record year for food shelf use. The Open Door currently has a waiting list of senior living facilities, schools, and low-income neighborhoods requesting our help to make healthy food available. As you make your New Year’s resolutions, I encourage you to dig beyond the headlines and look deeply into your community. Resolve to get involved to help our friends and neighbors who face difficult economic re-

alities and who struggle to thrive in our communities. Volunteer with The Open Door or one of many worthwhile organizations making a tangible impact every day in Dakota County and see the challenges we all face for yourself. Your voice and your hands are needed to make sure the thousands of our neighbors who struggle continue to be part of the story. Jason Viana is the executive director of The Open Door. The Open Door is a Dakota County based hunger-relief organization committed to ending local hunger through access to fresh and healthy food. Its volunteers and staff make fresh and healthy food more accessible for more than 6,000 Dakota County residents each month. Clients can access fresh and healthy food through the pantry in Eagan, one of its eight community gardens, one of more than 20 Mobile Pantry sites, and during the summer through the Mobile Lunchbox Program. More about The Open Door is at theopendoorpantry.org. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters An anniversary dinner to remember To the editor: On Dec. 28, my husband and I were celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner at Porterhouse restaurant in Lakeville. When we asked for our bill the server inquired if we had noticed the couple who just left. We said we had

noticed them but did not know them. He then told us that they had overheard us tell him that we were celebrating our 50th and they subsequently picked up our tab, including the tip. The couple sent their congratulations and wished us a very happy anniversary. We would like to thank the perfect strangers who bought our dinners that evening at Porterhouse, and we are hoping that this public thank

you might reach them to let them know Correction that it was an extremely gracious gesture The editorial published last week, rethat made us smile and gave us a memo- flecting on Mark Dayton’s eight years as ry we will never forget. governor, contained a typographical error. The last sentence of the 11th paraLARRY and ANN graph should have read: “Since 2011, SCHLUTER Minnesota has added more than 300,000 Lakeville jobs, meaning the state now has 2.98 million jobs, the most in history.”

Religion Pet memorial service set Jan. 13

p.m. Dinner is served from 6 to 6:30 p.m. These meals are for senior citizens, single-parent families, families in transition and all others in the surrounding community seeking a healthy meal in a relaxed atmosphere. Although the meals are free, donations are accepted. For more information, call the church at 952-432-7273. Grace Lutheran Church is located at the intersection of Pennock Avenue and County Road 42 in Apple Valley.

Shepherd of the Valley will hold a pet memorial service 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13. All are welcome to honor the memory of their pets and celebrate the time spent together. The service will be in the chapel and one of the church’s pastors will preside. Participants may bring a framed photo of their pet labeled on the back with their name and phone number. For more information, visit www.sotv.org/events or call 952432-6351. Shepherd of the Val- Women’s January ley Lutheran Church is located luncheon at 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge The Minnesota Valley ChrisRoad in Apple Valley. tian Women’s Connection will hold its January luncheon 12-2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at ValCommunity meals at leywood Golf Course, 4851 Grace Lutheran McAndrews Road, Apple ValGrace Lutheran Church will ley. serve free community meals on Speaker Nancy Brydges will Mondays, Jan. 7, 14 and 28. share “The Challenge of New Dining hall doors open at 5:30

Beginnings” on how to cope with life’s changes. Bonnie Kastelein will present “The Purse-Driven Life,” a fun look at women and their “purse”onality. Luncheon cost is $20. Reservations/cancellations to Jan at 651-434-5795 or tjmorse2@ comcast.net. Sponsored by Stonecroft.

No-regrets retirement planning Shepherd of the Valley is hosting “No-Regrets Retirement Planning” 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 12. All new retirees or those nearing retirement are invited to learn to navigate the social, physical, emotional and relationship changes that occur. The event will include panel presentations, discussion and refreshments. This event is free, but registration is requested at www.sotv.

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

FaithBasics offered at SOTV Shepherd of the Valley offers “FaithBasics” on Tuesday evenings beginning Jan. 8. This six-week seminar will help participants understand core insights of the Christian faith from a Lutheran perspective. FaithBasics is designed to help answer questions about God, Jesus, the Bible and the church in a setting of caring relationships. This is a helpful course for those rekindling their faith, those new to Christianity, and those interested in Lutheran insights. FaithBasics meets 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 8-Feb. 12. This course is free, but registra-

tion is requested at www.sotv. org/events. Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church is located at 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road in Apple Valley.

Shepherd of the Valley hosts Financial Peace University Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, will offer Financial Peace University classes beginning 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13. Created by financial expert Dave Ramsey, the nine-lesson digital course provides families and individuals with practical tools to gain control of their finances and set themselves up for long-term financial success. For more information or to register, visit www.fpu. com/1078637.

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Seniors Lakeville seniors All Lakeville Area Active Adults events are held at Lakeville Heritage Center, 20110 Holyoke Ave. Call 952-985-4620 for information. Monday, Jan. 7 – Yoga, 8:15 a.m.; Knitting Class, 9:30 a.m.; Wii Bowling, 10 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; SS Strength & Balance, 11 a.m.; SS Cardio & Strength, noon;

Euchre Lessons, noon to 2 p.m.; Texas Hold ’em and Mahjong, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8 – Dominoes and Poker, 9 a.m.; Happy Feet, 9 a.m.; Book Club, 10 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; Lakeville Luncheon with Malt Shop Melodies, 11:30 a.m.; Party Bridge, noon; Driver Safety Class (fourhour), 1-5 p.m. Deadline: Diners Club and Church

Education District 194 School Board Following is the agenda for the 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, special meeting of the District 194 School Board at Lakeville City Hall. 1. Preliminary Actions a. Call to Order b. Roll Call and Board Introductions 2. Discussion a. 2019 Board Reorganization Discussion 3. Adjournment

District 194 School Board Following is the agenda for the 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, regular meeting of the District 194 School Board at Lakeville City Hall. 1. Preliminary Actions a. Call to Order b. Pledge of Allegiance c. Roll Call and Board Introductions d. Oath of Office 2. Recommended Action a. Election of Board of Education Officers for 2019 – Acting Chair/Elected Chair 3. Continued Preliminary Actions a. Good News b. Public Comment c. Board Communications d. Agenda Additions e. Approval of Agenda 4. Consider Approval of Consent Agenda a. Board Minutes b. Employment Recommendations, Leave Requests and Resignations

Basement Ladies. Wednesday, Jan. 9 – Yoga, 8:15 a.m.; Line Dancing, 9 a.m. to noon; Poker and Hearts, 9 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; SS Strength & Balance, 11 a.m.; Pinochle, noon. Thursday, Jan. 10 – Classic Voices Chorus, 9 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; Red Hat Chorus, 10:30 a.m.; SS Strength &

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AV Seniors host birthday luncheon The Apple Valley Seniors are hosting a “Happy Birthday” luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, at the Senior

Center. Gary LaRue and his “Rat Pack Entertainment” mix of DJ and live singing will perform. On offer from Rascal’s will be an array of hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Cost per person is $15. Register by Thursday, Jan. 10, at the Apple Valley Senior Center, 14601 Hayes Road, Apple Valley, or call 952953-2345.

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

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

A pageant informational meeting is planned 1:30-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, at Montgomery Oil Company and David’s Diner, 200 Fourth St. N.W., Montgomery. Light lunch will be served at 1:30 p.m. Interested contestants, parents and family members are invited.

The application deadline is March 1. For more information, visit www. missczechslovakmnpageant.org. The Miss Czech Slovak Minnesota Pageant on April 13 will feature ethnic foods served at 5 p.m. with the pageant beginning at 7 p.m. A reception and

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News Briefs Immigration community dialogue set Jan. 12 A free community dialogue on immigration topics will be held 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. The event will be in the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s large meeting room on the lower level. Topics to be discussed include: â&#x20AC;˘ Are you tired of the hostile environment of the current political debate? â&#x20AC;˘ Should the United States be a melting pot of people from around the world or should the borders be closed for security reasons? â&#x20AC;˘ What should be done with the 11 million people who live in the U.S. without documentation and the children born to undocumented parents? â&#x20AC;˘ How are we to ensure there are qualified workers in the industries that rely on immigrants for their workforce? To enable an informed discussion, prior to the meeting participants can download a fact-based is-

sue paper about immigration which describes three different options at http:// bit.ly/2GzOOst. More background on the session is at https://www.nifi.org/ en/issue-guide/comingamerica. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in a civil moderated discussion, using a method developed and promoted by the National Issues Forum. After a short orientation to the issue and the process, the group will sit in a circle and discuss the issues. The discussion will approach the issues from three different perspectives, 30 minutes for each perspective. The objective of the group is to find common ground among the perspectives. All will be able to share their views and hear the views of others. For participants who may have attended a Better Angels skills workshop, this will provide an opportunity to practice the listening and speaking skills learned there and help promote more civil conversations about the issues important to you. To register, go to: http://

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Rotary to host Polio Plus Spaghetti Dinner on Jan. 27 The world is close to eliminating polio, and the Apple Valley Rotaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second annual Polio Plus Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, at the Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776 aims to complete that effort. In 2017, there were 22 polio cases in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and this year there have been 28 cases in these countries. Karen Kirkman, Rotary member who has spearheaded the dinner, says club members are enthused and want to exceed the 168 dinners they served in 2017. The event raised $4,700. With $2,000 from the

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Apple Valley American Legion Charitable Gambling Committee and matching funds from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the club raised $20,100. Finding a cure for polio doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make many headlines in the U.S. but the disease is still a major issue in other areas of the world. Until the globe is polio free, the risk is not over, said Rotarian and Apple Valley City Council Member Clint Hooppaw. Kirkmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dad was a victim of polio and walked with a limp for the rest of his life. He had to retire early due to post-polio syndrome. Apple Valley resident Bill Tschohl, who is helping organize the dinner, was completely paralyzed by polio in 1950 when he was a sophomore in high school. In 2010 his post-polio syndrome was identified resulting in weakness of some limbs. Tschohl had both bulbar and spinal paralysis. Of those who experienced bulbar polio only 3 percent have survived. Tschohl remains very pas-

sionate about eradicating polio and is happy to work with the Apple Valley club as Rotary International spearheads efforts to End Polio Now. Kirkman said that the community came through with their support and everyone enjoyed the event. Rotary International District 5950 Polio Chairman Tim Mulcrone of Prior Lake assisted with last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dinner speaking to others about the Polio Plusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; goal to immunize every child under age 5. Mulcrone said polio eradication needs to remain in the spotlight. He said so many young people do not know what polio is or its history, yet their support is important. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will match donations 2 to 1 up to $50 million a year for two more years. Gates has said if we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep up the pressure on polio, we are potentially accepting the possibility of 100,000 to 200,000 crippled or dead children a year. Jonas Salk was a man who would change world history by inventing the first effective vaccine

against polio. When the vaccine was introduced in the United States in the 1950s, polls indicated that polio was one of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two greatest fears, second only to the fear of atomic war. In the 1952 U.S. polio epidemic 58,000 cases were reported with 3,145 deaths and 21,269 instances of permanent disabling paralysis. Globally, polio paralyzed or killed up to half a million people each year. Soon after the Salk vaccine was created, Albert Sabin developed an oral version, allowing tremendous numbers of children to be immunized quickly, safely and inexpensively. Organizers says that for least three years after polio has disappeared, children will still need to be immunized. When polio is eradicated, it will be only the second eradication of a disease in human history, according to organizers. Cost to attend is $10. Kirkman can be reached at Mid Country Bank 952-997-5606 or karen.kirkman@MidCountryBank.com.

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Month of Code celebrated at Cedar Park Initiative emphasizes computational thinking by Patty Dexter SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

In 2018, over 200,000 Hour of Code events around the world were registered, according to hourofcode.com. Schools are invited to host Hour of Code events during Computer Science Education Week, which was Dec. 3-9. Cedar Park Elementary STEM School was one of those that chose to host an Hour of Code event a few years ago. However, the school has taken the celebration of learning how to code to the next level. For the last four years, the school has conducted a Month of Code. This school year’s Month of Code began Nov. 28 and runs through Jan. 6. During the four-week period, kindergarten through fifth-grade students participate in “interactive, collaborative, computer science and coding activities,” a poster at the school states. Technology Specialist Mike Staum said the Hour of Code was expanded to the Month of Code because “the kids were eating it up” and there was a lot of interest shown during the first year the school tried Hour of Code. To prep for the Month of Code, Staum teaches unplugged coding lessons to all kindergarten through fifth-grade students that are based on

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From left, Cedar Park Elementary fifth-graders Sirja Shrestha and Maslah Ismael show off a programmable microprocessor called a Micro:bit on Dec. 20. They used their Micro:bits to code their own version of a rock-paperscissors themed game. computational thinking, the fundamentals of computer science. Students use hands-on manipulatives from blocks to tangrams to paper and pencil practice skills in the areas of algorithm creation, pattern recognition, sequencing, abstraction and decomposition. These concepts are heavy in math critical and logical thinking skills that are connected to the central theme of creative problem solving, Staum said. “These computational

skills are also incorporated and reviewed with our students during our Month of Code through various coding activities such as coding for kids websites such as code. org – with Minecraft and Star Wars-themed coding activities to name a few – Touch Develop, Tynker,

etc.,” he said. “I set up coding portals – Kodable, Hopscotch and Scratch – for all students K-fifth to sign into, to continue learning and keep high interest in coding at school and home. Myself and our engineering teacher also teach coding with a variety of programmable

and fifth-graders work with JavaScript and some HyperText Markup Language. “Our Month of Code in December is the main ingredient of our year-long coding initiative at Cedar Park with the bookends of November being Unplugged Coding Month – computational thinking activities,” he said. In the spring Staum teaches Scratch projects to all students that directly connect to and support the school’s grade level units of study. Scratch is a free coding app and online portal from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Staum said. Staum said some parents who are software engineers or graphic designers came in during the Month of Code time period to show students projects they are working on. “I want them to have that authentic experience of read coding. This is real stuff that adults do,” he said. More information about the school’s Month of Code can be found at https://bit.ly/2QVDMlZ.

robots, Spheros, Dash, Bee-Bot and MouseBots, and handheld microcomputers called Micro:bits.” Staum said each grade does age-appropriate coding activities. Kindergartners and first-graders do a lot of symbolic coding. Third-graders delve into Patty Dexter is at patty.dexblock coding while fourth- ter@ecm-inc.com.

Three-vehicle crash closes I-35 Minnesota State Patrol continues to investigate A three-vehicle crash closed down a section of Interstate 35 in Lakeville on Monday afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol are investigating the incident that involved an 18-year-old female from Northfield driving a 1999 Mazda pickup truck and two SUVs. The Mazda pick up was traveling northbound on the interstate when she rolled over the cable media barriers near County Road 70 after losing control according to reports. She was transported to Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville and suffered non-life-threatening inju-

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Demand for county services on the rise Budget and levy to increase 10.2 and 2.9 percent, respectively by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

As Dakota County’s population of 422,000 has increased along with the need for county services, the county’s budget is projected to increase by about $37 million or 10.2 percent in 2019 to $409.47 million. With more people accessing Community Services, along with increases in state mandates, labor costs, technology and other capital investments, costs are being driven up in the total budget, which includes operating costs and capital improvement projects. The good news for Dakota County is that new commercial and residential development drove a 7.9 percent increase in the county’s property tax base, which has increased for six consecutive years, according to the county. The county’s tax rate dropped by 4.6 percent, the biggest decrease among metro counties. Scott County has the next largest drop of 4 percent. Dakota County’s tax rate is 25.364 percent in 2019 – the lowest in the metro region, according to the county. Washington County is next at 29.535 percent. Ramsey County’s tax rate is 52.652 percent. That means a Dakota County property valued at $350,000, for example, would pay less in county taxes than a $350,000 property located across the river in Ramsey County. Under the approved levy, a typical home valued at $263,800 will pay about $29 more in the Dakota County portion of property tax next year, according to the county. Dakota County Board Chairwoman Kathleen Gaylord said that example property assumes an 8.5 percent increase in value. Property taxes account for 34.9 percent of the county’s budget for operations and capital improvements. State funding checks in as its next largest source of revenue at 22.6 percent. The county estimates that its portion of taxes

on $1 million of commercial/industrial property will decline by $81.27 from 2018 to 2019. For 10 acres of agricultural land valued at $71,000, the portion of county taxes is expected to decline by $4.40. The county portion of taxes is projected to increase by $11.54 for $1 million worth of apartment property. The County Board approved the 2019 budget and property tax levy at its Dec. 18 meeting. The tax levy of $140.61 million is an increase of 2.9 percent over the 2018 levy of $136.98. The budget eliminates the Regional Rail Authority tax levy, bringing the overall impact of the levies down to 2.6 percent, according to the county. Dakota County has had the lowest county tax per capita in Minnesota for four years, according to the county. The operating budget will be $262.23 million, of which Community Services accounts for 48.5 percent. The next largest portion of the operating budget is 15.8 percent for Physical Development. Salaries and benefits for employees account for 72 percent of the county’s operating budget. New positions projected to be added in 2019 include 17.45 full-time equivalents in Community Services; 5.5 FTE in Physical Development; 3 FTE in Operations, Management and Budget; 2.5 FTE in the County Sheriff, and 1 FTE in the County Attorney. A draft of the budget from August had requested nearly 45 FTEs for Community Services. The department got fewer than half of what it had requested. One reason for the increased FTEs in Community Services is that caseloads are on the rise. For example, school truancy cases for nearly doubled from 244 in the 2016-17 school year to 478 in 2017-18. For the past five years, the number of cases ranged from 204 to 296 annually. The county is adding staff members to provide

home visits to elderly residents to assess their housing options in the future. The goal is to avoid a medical or financial crisis situation. Probation officers are also being added in the budget. The number of caseloads for people placed on probation for felony offenses increased 30 percent from 1,766 in 2017 to 1,940 in 2018.

$1.2 million to go toward intra-county fiber optic projects in 2019. The budget will fund information technology and data security upgrades, and the Sheriff ’s Office will provide more commercial vehicle enforcement, the county said. Starting in February all nine Dakota County Library locations will open an hour earlier Thursday to Saturday; seven locaMore projects tions also will open earlier The county is planning Monday to Wednesday. in 2019: • $78.8 million in Looking ahead transportation projects in Gaylord said the coun2019, ty currently carries no • $29.55 million in bond debt after paying of building projects and $239 million in bonds in • $21.9 million in parks 2016. projects. Finance Director Jean The county is leverag- Erickson said during the ing external funding from budget public hearing sources like local, state that the county might not and federal agencies for be able to sustain that in76 percent of transporta- definitely. tion project costs, 62 perThe county’s budget cent of parks project costs presentation from August and 11 percent of build- projects that continued ining project costs. creases of the levy over 3 Among the major county road projects in the Sun Thisweek and Dakota County Tribune coverage area are a bituminous surface replacement on County Road 42 from County Road 5 to 11 in Burnsville and a reconstruction project on County Road 50 from Holyoke to Cedar avenues in Lakeville. The county plans to offer technical support for the preliminary design of a northbound MnPASS BIRTHDAY lane on Highway 77/Cedar Avenue through Apple Valley and Eagan in 2019. It is also assisting with right of way acquisition for the County Road 70 expansion project in Lakeville. Another project in the works is a Lake Marion Regional Trail underpass Lisa Benders of County Road 42 in is 80! Burnsville between SouthHelp us celebrate cross Drive and County Lisa’s 80th birthday at Road 5 where there is a the American Legion on CP Rail corridor. Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Cake and refreshments The Heritage Library will be served. and License Center renovation is underway, along with the design and construction of the SMART Center, which would provide training for first responders in responding to crisis situations. The county has slated

percent will be necessary based on the best forecasts of revenue, expenses and changing needs of the county. Gaylord said the county is continually looking for ways to operate efficiently using technology and the expertise of staff members. She said the county is planning for the long

term and is consistently exercising fiscal restraint. “We want to make sure you are getting a good value for your money,” she said. For more information, visit www.dakotacounty. us and search budget. Tad Johnson is at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com.

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Year in Review REVIEW, from 1A $50,504,259. Residents’ 2019 property taxes set by the county and state will go toward the 2019-2020 school year. This is due the school district’s financial cycle beginning July 1 rather than Jan. 1 like the city and county’s. The total levy is comprised of the general fund, community service fund and the debt service fund. The school district portion of the 2019 levy increases by $3,825,852 from 2018, which totaled at $46,649,714. As the district looked ahead to the future this year, the board approved a 2018-2021 strategic plan. According to Superintendent Michael Baumann, goals in the previous strategic plan were achieved and the district will begin working on an enhanced plan that addresses the challenges anticipated during the next three years. The five areas of focus include: student achievement, community connectedness, fiscal responsibility, high-quality workforce and safety and security. “Every team member and every staff member is focused on the idea of inspiring a passion for learning in every student. That’s our vision statement. In partnership with families and community, we will strive to ensure success for every student personally, socially, academically and civically,” Baumann said. The board approved to end the Minnesota Center of Advanced Professional Studies (MNCAPS) during its Jan. 9 meeting. The program, a partnership with Prior LakeSavage Area Schools, was set to continue with a new three-year agreement, but it would have changed to a per-pupil funding instead of a 50-50 model. The majority of board members agreed the program would not be fiscally sustainable, but they saw the benefit of having professional based education offered to students. “I believe in advanced professional studies. I believe what we intended in this. I don’t believe we have the financials established appropriately for continuance. We need to move in another direction. I have to lead to make it possible,” Baumann said.

tigation is not related to students in any way,” Baumann said. Endicott was charged with identity theft, financial transaction card fraud and two counts of stalking. He has also been charged with two separate alleged burglary incidents and stalking. He is currently expected back in court.

Recognition

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Lakeville Area School District robotics teams and For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) hosted two days of FIRST Lego League and FIRST Tech Challenge from Nov. 17 to 18 at Lakeville South High School. Six out of 10 of the FIRST Lego League teams and two of the seven FIRST Tech Challenge teams competed at the tournament. Lakeville FIRST Lego League won six of the nine awards given. Two teams, the Powerful Programming Puppies and the Martian-Mallows, both advanced to sectionals in January.

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Lakeville South senior Kevin Coons Allen Law, aka the “Sandwich Man,” talks to Orchard Lake Elementary shared his thoughts on the Increase school students about dedicating his nights to giving sandwiches, blankets Teachers of Colors Act with the and other items to the homeless. Minnesota House of Representatives. Capacity grows According to Sarnow, cially took on the role as go from his position. Apple Valley police Lakeville Schools con- elementary schools start Century Middle School uncovered details about tinued to reach capacity to feel full when they are principal in May. Bakke said his goal in reports of unauthorized across the district. Accord- around 80 percent capacing to Director of Data ity. There are currently his new position is to cre- computer access from an Analytics Andrew Barron three elementary schools ate more relationships Apple Valley home, which and Executive Director of at or above 90 percent ca- with his students and to they found were coming get to know them as not from Endicott’s residence. Business Services Andrew pacity. Endicott was arrested He said middle schools just a student. Sarnow, this year’s kinder“I think one of the big- in February after police garten class was the largest and high schools start class since 2008 with ap- feeling a little full at 80 gest things is providing a allegedly found additional proximately 750 students percent capacity but be- stable environment where evidence that he was stalkgin to scramble when students feel safe, secure ing a police detective asenrolled. The actual current they become 90 percent and they are able to ex- signed to his investigation number of students en- full. There are currently plore different avenues of as well as other victims. rolled in elementary, mid- two secondary education interest. The important Investigators believe Endle and high school for the buildings that exceed 90 area as we move forward is dicott followed his victims, getting to know the whole broke into their homes 2018-2019 school year is percent capacity. student,” he said. and cars, and took iden11,235. Bakke has been in tification information in The district’s five-year New principal Former Century Mid- Lakeville since 2001 and order to stalk the victims projection shows elementary schools growing in dle School dean of stu- took over as acting prin- and their families. “While I do not have numbers the most, with dents Jason Bakke moved cipal at Century Middle middle schools staying himself as well as his col- School in January after all of the details concernsteady and high schools lection of approximately former principal Chris En- ing the complaint at this 300 PEZ dispensers into dicott was put on admin- time, I can tell you with increasing slightly. his new office as he offi- istrative leave and then let confidence that this inves-

The Friends of Education Awards honored five outstanding individuals in 2018 for distinguished service, education, business/ community partnership and volunteer service. Those honored were: • Pamela McNutt, District 194 community education enrichment coordinator, • Dave Hanson, Kenwood Trail Middle School math teacher, • Todd Mooney, LEAF union president and Lakeview Elementary School program assistant paraprofessional, • Craig Pratt, businessman and District 194 parent and • David Anderson, chairperson of the District 194 Special Education Advisory Council. Crystal Lake Education Center teacher Melissa Mills was among the 43 semifinalists for 2018 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. Mills did not advance to the finals. She has worked in the district for 11 years and is part of a team that goes to the homes of families enrolled in a program to help children from birth to age 3 who have a disability that causes a delay in their development. Eastview Elementary School was named the 2018-2019 Minnesota School of Excellence by the Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association. One strength Eastview Elementary identified through the School of Excellence process was a commitment to learning about diversity and a strong sense of community. The elementary teacher level award was given to a first-grade teacher at Eastview Elementary, Jennifer Enright. Derek Otten was given the secondary level award for his work as an English language arts teacher at Lakeville South High School. Lakeville Area Schools student support services See Review, 13A

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Lakeville South High School dance team performs during Justin Timerlake’s halftime Lakeville student Emily Meier with her group she performed with during Super Bowl Live in Minneapolis. show at Super Bowl 52.

REVIEW, from 12A coordinator, Lisa Holien was selected to receive the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health Outstanding Service Award. The award is given to three public servants each year who have shown achievement and leadership. Holien has worked in the district for over 20 years. She worked to implement a district-wide system to support the social and emotional wellbeing of students as well as help create the South of

the River Mental Health Summit. Kenwood Trail Middle School was awarded a safety grant in the amount of $285,800. According to a press release, the grant will go toward relocating the building’s main entrance.

Involvement One Lakeville South High School senior was asked to speak to the House of Representatives at the State Capitol to encourage Minnesota school districts to hire more teachers and staff of

color. The Increase Teachers of Colors Act is chief authored by state Rep. Jon Koznick, R-Lakeville, and aims to “increase the percentage of teachers of color and American Indian teachers in Minnesota above 4 percent and the percentage of diverse teacher candidates above 10 percent by 2020.” Lakeville South’s Kevin Coons spoke about the importance of having more teachers of color working in Minnesota schools. “I think it’s important because I think exposure

to people of different races for both minorities and also for a majority of the white students … because it broadens people’s horizons,” Coons said. Last year, Lunches for Lakeville raised approximately $7,000 to cover the cost of lunches for district’s students who were unable to afford them. This year’s fundraising leaders Amy Solinger and Brian Arneson are working to meet their goal of $15,000 to distribute among the district’s 13 schools. Since the campaign started in Septem-

ber, the GoFundMe page has raised $6,725. Lakeville North and Lakeville South high school’s dance teams took part in the Justin Timberlake halftime performance during the 2018 Super Bowl at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Lakeville North dance team also got the opportunity to hold the flag while Pink sang the national anthem. According to Lakeville South varsity head coach Genevieve Adler, the team received a call from the casting director a month before the show to send

in an audition tape. Both teams were selected and performed in the concert scenes, when Justin Timberlake performed “Mirrors” and “Can’t Stop The Feeling.” “The whole experience was incredible and surreal. There was so much going on at the time. ... It was interesting to see all the working parts come together,” Lakeville North dance team coach Monica Fredrickson said. Kayla Culver can be reached at kayla.culver@ecm-inc.com.

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The Lakeville South High School Advanced Placement chemistry students performed interactive science demonstrations for the community and family members on Friday, Dec. 7, at the Lakeville South auditorium. The students spent the pun-filled evening trying to defeat Syndrome - a fictional character from “The Incredibles” by creating real life reactions that correlate to the superpowers in the movie. The students began the evening with a choreographed dance routine. Some students demonstrated how to inflate and popped balloons using different reactions as well as created bursts of flames while some students glowed in the dark and used ice to boil water. In the end, their scientific experiments were able to defeat Syndrome.

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Sports Panthers revving up in boys basketball season Wahl scores 1,000th career point as North drops Austin by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Some programs would be elated with a 5-3 record, but for Lakeville North it qualifies as a slow start. The Panthers, however, are willing to be patient. Given their current streak of seven consecutive state tournament appearances, it’s clear they know how to prepare for the part of the season when the games count most. “We have a really talented group, and we’ve known that from the beginning,” senior forward Tate Staloch said after the Panthers’ 84-64 victory over Austin on Saturday afternoon. “If we play well together and move the ball, the sky’s the limit.” North’s performance against Austin likely was its best so far this season. The Panthers led almost start to finish against a team that has reached the state Class 3A championship game three times in the last six years – and defeated North in the finals of the Panther Invitational last year. Saturday’s victory gave the Panthers a 2-0 record in its threeteam round-robin holiday tourney. It also was the day

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Tommy Jensen of Lakeville North guards Austin’s Agwa Nywesh during the Panthers’ 84-64 victory Saturday afternoon. North senior Tyler Wahl scored his 1,000th career point. Wahl, headed to the University of Wisconsin next year, had 20 points against Austin and led five Lakeville North players in double figures. “He played a very complete game – defense,

blocking shots, rebounds and assists. He did a little bit of everything, which is kind of his M.O.,” North coach John Oxton said. Staloch noted Austin has a victory over Rochester John Marshall, which has been North’s chief rival for the Class 4A, Sec-

tion 1 championship. “It’s hard to compare scores like that this early and be concrete with it, but as we move forward, we’ll have high expectations with this group,” he said. Lakeville North routed Henry Sibley 84-38 in the first round of its tourna-

ment Friday night. The Panthers’ three losses are to teams with winning records (Hopkins, Chaska and Eden Prairie) and all were by six points or fewer. They also are 1-0 in the South Suburban Conference after defeating Eastview 55-53 on Dec. 18. SSC play resumes for North in a home game against Eagan at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4. Several North basketball players, including starters Staloch, Tommy Jensen and Eli Mostaert, missed about a week and a half of practice while wrapping up their duties with the Panthers’ state Class 6A champion football team. “The transition was a little rough. Ox gave us two days (after the Prep Bowl) just to get our heads right, then we were back to practice on Wednesday,” Staloch said. “It wasn’t too difficult for a lot of us. We’ve done it the past few years. But it’s a different kind of shape you have to be in between football and basketball. I think we’re all back to where we need to be.” Jensen had 15 points, Eli Mostaert 12, Jack Rusch 11 and Carter Patterson 10 in the Austin game. “We did a better job of attacking the lane and kicking it out for open shots,” Oxton said. “You still have to make some

threes but we didn’t just totally rely on that.” Rusch had 15 points and Staloch and Will Mostaert 13 each in Friday’s victory over Henry Sibley. This is the first year Rusch, a senior forward, has gotten significant varsity minutes. He’s taken advantage of the chance. “The biggest thing he’s done is be consistent in a lot of things,” Oxton said. “He’s very consistent in his effort. Defensively, he’s improved immensely. And he’s shot the ball really well.” Austin has athletes similar to what North will see as conference play continues, so Saturday’s game was good preparation. “They run a great press and they had the pressure on the whole game,” Staloch said. “At times we were a little out of control, but we moved the ball, which was huge for us.” Oxton concurred. “We definitely were a little loose with the ball,” the coach said. “But we have to give them credit. They have quick hands, they’re very athletic. We have a long way to go, but beating a quality team like that is a step in the right direction.” Mike Shaughnessy can be reached at mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com.

Holiday tourneys offer athletes no chance to relax North’s Jensen breaks school record again by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The holiday break from school wasn’t necessarily a time to relax for high school athletes. Many local teams took part in tournaments last week before resuming school – and conference play – this week. Here’s a look at some of what took place during last week’s holiday action:

Girls hockey Burnsville went 3-0 in its invitational and improved to 13-4 overall. The biggest victory of the

three probably was in the second round Dec. 27, when the Blaze rallied to defeat Apple Valley 3-2 in overtime. The game also counted in the South Suburban Conference standings and gave Burnsville a regular-season sweep over the Eagles. Emily Howard of Burnsville scored with 32 seconds left in the third period to tie the Apple Valley game. Sami Bowlby scored the winner 3 minutes, 7 seconds into overtime. Burnsville also defeated Park of Cottage Grove 4-0 and Hudson, Wisconsin, 3-1 in its tournament. Apple Valley (6-9-1) defeated Hudson 2-1 and Park 3-0 to go 2-1 in the

Burnsville tourney. Lily Leong scored twice and Keni Allen made 25 saves in the Park game. Three South Suburban Conference teams played in the Louis Schmitz Holiday Classic in Farmington. The host Tigers cruised past Hastings 5-1 and New Prague 7-3 in the first and third rounds. Farmington needed overtime to beat Northfield 2-1 in the second round. Despite holding the Raiders to 10 shots on goal, Farmington was trailing 1-0 before Claire Enright scored with three minutes left in the third period. Enright also assistPhoto by Mike Shaughnessy ed on Samantha Moehle’s Lakeville South players including Sam Elasky (15) defend as Benilde-St. Margaret’s winner at 10 seconds of forward Jett Johnson goes to the net during the Tradition in the Park boys hockey holiday tournament in St. Louis Park. BSM won the game 6-4. See Holiday, 15A

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Sports Notebook: Ryan Poehling is leading scorer at World Juniors by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Lakeville native Ryan Poehling is tearing it up at the IIHF World Junior Championships. As of Wednesday morning, the Team USA forward was the leading scorer in the tournament with eight points (five goals, three assists) in four games. He helped the U.S. team go 3-1 in its pool at the tournament, which showcases the world’s top players under age 20. Team USA was scheduled to play Czechoslovakia in the quarterfinals Wednesday in Victoria, British Columbia. Medal-round games will be Saturday in Vancouver. Poehling, who helped Lakeville North High School to an undefeated season and state championship in 2014-15, started the World Juniors playing wing.

However, first line center Jack Hughes – who’s expected to be selected first overall in the NHL draft next summer – was injured and Poehling was moved to that spot. He led a U.S. comeback in pool play against Sweden, scoring three goals in the final 6 minutes, 35 seconds to force overtime in a game the U.S. eventually lost 5-4 in overtime. After the world tournament Poehling will return to St. Cloud State University, where he’s a junior forward for the Huskies and the team’s second-leading scorer. St. Cloud State, 13-1-2 overall, is first in the U.S. College Hockey Online NCAA Division I rankings. Poehling was a first-round draft choice of the Montreal Canadiens in 2017.

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girls basketball coach and current Northfield boys basketball coach Andy Berkvam earned his 500th career victory in a Northfield boys game Dec. 6. The first 419 came as head coach of the Lakeville High School and Lakeville North girls teams, which he led to three state championships over 22 seasons. In 2013, he stepped down to become head boys coach at Northfield, his alma mater. When Berkvam was inducted into the Panther Hall of Fame in 2017, he noted that 27 years earlier he and current North boys basketball coach John Oxton applied for the same job – coaching the Lakeville High School boys team. Oxton got that job, and Berkvam took the girls head coaching job. Now both have reached 500 victories North and are in Lakeville’s athletic

hall of fame.

‘Mean Gene’ mourned in Burnsville Word of Gene Okerlund’s death was a gut punch to anybody who followed professional wrestling since the 1970s, when he rose to fame by interviewing some of the most outrageous personalities in the business. Locally, he also was known as a sports parent. Todd Okerlund, one of Gene’s two children, was a hockey and football star at Burnsville High School in the 1980s. Todd went on to play four years with the University of Minnesota men’s hockey team and also was a forward on the 1988 U.S. Olympic team. He played one season of pro hockey before injuries cut short his career. Gene Okerlund is known

Holiday, from 14A overtime. Farmington improved to 7-5-1 overall with the three tournament victories. Lakeville North also won all three of its games at the Schmitz Invitational and is now 10-6 overall. The Farmington tournament did a “showcase” format, with all matchups determined in advance, to avoid the likelihood of South Suburban Conference rivals playing each other in the tournament. North goalie Kallie Schneider made 18 saves as her team defeated Northfield 2-0 in the third round. Katie Doll and Olivia Mattis scored for the Panthers. Lakeville South (4-12) won one of three games in the Kaposia Classic in South St. Paul. The victory was 5-4 over Hibbing/ Chisholm on Monday, when the Cougars scored four goals on 22 shots in the third period. Taylor Stefan, Macey Ravndalen, Madison McKinney and Taylor Otremba scored the third-period goals.

Boys hockey Lakeville North is 6-5 overall after winning one of three games at the Hockey for Life Classic in Prior Lake. The victory was 3-2 in overtime against Prior Lake in a game that counted in the South Suburban Conference standings. Shane Griffin scored his second goal of the game at 4:56 of overtime. Lakeville South went 1-2 at the Tradition at the

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Lauren Jensen of Lakeville North drives past Park Center’s Kayla Cox during holiday tournament action last week. The next day, Jensen scored a school-record 42 points and passed 1,000 for her career in a Panthers victory over Cretin-Derham Hall. Park in St. Louis Park. Riley Portner, Jacob Steinhagen and Jack Novak scored in the Cougars 3-2 victory over Holy Family in the second round. South is 5-4 overall.

Girls basketball Lakeville North guard Lauren Jensen broke her school’s scoring record for the second time this season as the Panthers defeated Cretin-Derham Hall 79-68 at the Park Center Holiday Showcase. Jensen scored 42 points,

topping the 39 she scored against Centennial on Dec. 6 when she set the previous school record. Jensen also reached 1,000 career points in the CretinDerham Hall game. The Panthers, 6-4 overall, lost 77-48 to Park Center in the first round of the tournament. Undefeated Farmington (8-0) won two games convincingly at the St. Olaf Holiday Hoops Classic. The Tigers, ranked sixth in Class 4A, defeated Grand Rapids 63-41 as Sophie

Hart scored 16 points and Morgan Ebel had 13. Paige Kindseth had 16 points, Molly Mogensen 15 and Peyton Blandin 15 as the Tigers defeated Northfield 73-44 on Saturday. Hart grabbed 10 rebounds. A tournament game with Visitation scheduled for Friday was canceled because of weather concerns. Eastview also was 2-0 in its bracket at the St. Olaf tourney. The Lightning (7-2 overall) pulled away

mainly for his work in what is now called World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), but he started as an interviewer in Verne Gagne’s Minnesota-based American Wrestling Association. In a Star Tribune interview in 2015, Okerlund said it happened by accident. The regular interviewer, Marty O’Neill, was unavailable for a taping. Gagne asked Okerlund, who worked in advertising sales at the time, to fill in. That led to a sudden change in career path. And the “Mean Gene” nickname? That came from someone else with strong Minnesota ties – wrestler-turned-actor-turnedpolitician Jesse Ventura. Okerlund, 76, died Wednesday morning at a hospital near his Florida residence. Cause of death was not immediately known.

in the second half to beat Grand Rapids 64-40 as senior guard Macy Guebert scored 20 points. She had four three-pointers. Guebert had 16 points and Cassidy Carson 13 in a 53-38 victory over Northfield. Host school St. Michael-Albertville edged Apple Valley 69-65 in the second round of a two-day tournament. Anna Mutch had 16 points and Kalena Myers 13 for the Eagles, 7-3 overall. Megan Baer had 20 points and Mutch and Myers 17 apiece as Apple Valley beat Edina 74-68 in overtime in the first round. Lakeville South is 4-7 after splitting two games at the Rochester Rotary Classic. The Cougars’ victory was 70-69 over Rochester Lourdes in the first round. Rosemount won both games in its bracket at the Rochester Rotary Classic. The Irish, 7-3 overall, defeated Rochester John Marshall 62-42 as Helen Staley and Alexa Ratzlaff scored 13 points each. Staley and Ratzlaff had 14 points apiece in a 53-47 victory over Chaska, while Taylor Janssen added 13. After winning one of three games at the Roseville tournament, Eagan was 3-8 overall. The Wildcats beat St. Francis 54-43 in the second round as Lily Fandre scored 16 points and Lindsey Tschetter and Hanna Lamkin added 12 each.

Boys basketball Lakeville South got to

play only one game at the Granite City Classic in St. Cloud because of weather concerns. The Cougars (4-4) fell to Minnetonka 72-58 on Friday despite 15 points from Joe Bachinski, 14 from Reid Patterson, 13 from Jack Leland and 11 from Riley Mahlman. Other Granite City Classic invitees, such as Apple Valley, were able to play twice in St. Cloud. The Eagles went 2-0, beating St. Louis Park 83-76 and Sauk Rapids-Rice 7549. Mark Possis scored 19 points in Apple Valley’s victory over St. Louis Park, leading five Eagles players in double figures. Apple Valley also had five players with 11 points or more against Sauk Rapids-Rice, led by Mason Klett with 14. Burnsville defeated St. Paul Johnson 67-47 in the first round of the TCO Holiday Classic at Augsburg University. Ryan Allgood had 19 points, Cedric Ung 18 and Daniel Rosenber 16 for the Blaze. Eagan is 5-3 after losing twice at the University of St. Thomas tournament. Wayzata and CretinDerham Hall, the teams the Wildcats played, both are in the top 15 of the Class 4A rankings. Kurt Ohlhues had 16 points in a 73-54 loss to Wayzata and Finn O’Malley scored 17 as the Wildcats lost to CDH 66-48. Mike Shaughnessy can be reached at mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com.

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Donation for Veterans Celebration Richard Dale, of Tee it up for the Troops, presents $20,000 for the 2019 Pan-O-Prog Veterans Celebration at Hasse Arena to Roy Bressler 2nd District commander for Lakeville Veterans of Foreign Wars and event chairman. Also pictured is Ken Titcomb, fundraising chair for the Veteran Celebration Event and post quartermaster for Lakeville Post 210. Funds will support the event, the Area Veteran Relief Fund, youth scholarships and Freedom Rock Monument at Aronson Park. Pan-O-Prog is expected to be biggest in Lakeville history with addition of the Veterans Celebration, honoring 100 years for Veteran Community Service in Lakeville. The event earmarks the 100th birthday of the VFW Oscar & John Soberg Post 210 in Lakeville, founded in 1919, and the event has a goal to raise in excess of $100,000 to endow Veteran Relief Fund and youth scholarships. Goals for the event include 20,00050,000 additional visitors to 2019 Pan-O-Prog with the weeklong Veterans Celebration. Key activities will be visit of the AVTT-Vietnam Traveling Wall, Living Military History Village, USO Style Show for area residents, Hall of Heroes at Hasse Arena and vintage military plane and helicopter fly-overs. More information on the Veterans Celebration can be found on the event website at https://lakevilleveterans.com. Photo submitted

Legals NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has been made in the terms and conditions of the Declaration of Calumet Oaks Homeowners Association (hereinafter the “Declaration”) recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Scott County, Minnesota on June 17, 2005, as Document No. A702063, which covers the following property: Legal Description: Unit No. 1405, Calumet Oaks, Common Interest Community No. 1159 Property Address: 14996 Mustang Path, Savage, Minnesota 55378 PID: 263920210 THAT pursuant to said Declaration, there is claimed to be due and owing during the period May, 2016 through November 28, 2018, from Marley F. Kendall, Jr., title holder, to Calumet Oaks Homeowners Association, a Minnesota non-profit corporation, the amount of $4,103.60, plus additional assessments and other amounts that may have accrued since the date of this notice, including the costs of collection and foreclosure; THAT prior to the commencement of this foreclosure proceeding, Lienor complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said lien, or any part thereof; THAT the owner has not been released from his financial obligation to pay said amount; THAT pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 515B.3-116 and/or the Declaration, said debt creates a lien upon said premises in favor of Calumet Oaks Homeowners Association, as evidenced by a lien statement dated October 17, 2018, and recorded on November 5, 2018, in the office of

the Scott County Recorder as Document No. A1056847; THAT pursuant to the power of sale granted by the owners in taking title to the premises subject to said Declaration, said lien will be foreclosed by the sale of said property by the sheriff of said County at the Scott County Law Enforcement Center, 301 Fuller Street South, in the City of Shakopee, County of Scott, State of Minnesota, on January 29, 2019, at 10 a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, to pay the amount then due. The time allowed by law for redemption by the unit owners, their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of said sale. DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the owner must vacate the property if the account is not brought current or the property redeemed under Minn. Stat. § 580.23 is July 29, 2019. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. REDEMPTION NOTICE THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE OWNER, THE OWNER’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: November 28, 2018 CALUMET OAKS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Lienor By /s/ Thomas P. Carlson Thomas P. Carlson (024871X) Carlson & Associates, Ltd. 1052 Centerville Circle Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 (651) 287-8640 ATTORNEY FOR CALUMET OAKS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Published in the Sun Thisweek December 14, 21, 28, 2018 January 4, 11, 18, 2019 888254

CREDIT RIVER TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2019 6 P.M. AGENDA DRAFT Please see www.creditriver-mn. gov for a complete version of the agenda. 6 p.m.: Call January 7, 2019 Board Meeting to Order, Pledge of Allegiance 1) Approve or Amend Agenda 2) Consent Agenda 3) Open Forum 4) Old Business 5) New Business 6) Road Report 7) Engineer’s Report 8) Treasurer Report 9) Clerk’s Report 10) Town Hall 11) Review and Pay Bills 12) Adjourn Published in the Sun Thisweek January 4, 2019 894000

PUBLIC NOTICE This is a notice for Lakeville residents, that there will be a Lake aeration system on Krenz Lake (also known as Sunset Lake) in the 16915 Judicial road area. Do not go near the Open water as the ice may not be safe. This is a private lake with no public access. Published in the Lakeville Sun Thisweek January 4, 2019 875461

SUMMONS UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA Adv. 18-03062 Bky. 15-31743 In re: JENNIFER R. CARR Debtor(s) MICHAEL J. IANNACONE, TRUSTEE Plaintiff(s) v. GREGORY CARR Defendant(s) To the defendant(s) named above: You are summoned and required to serve upon the attorney for the plaintiff(s), whose name and ad-

dress is subscribed to the annexed complaint, an answer under Bankruptcy Rule 7012 to the complaint which is herewith served upon you, within thirty (30) days after the date this summons was issued, except that the United States and its officers and agencies shall file a motion or answer to the complaint within 35 days, and to forthwith file the answer with the clerk of this court. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated: December 19, 2018 Witness my official signature and the seal of said court at St. Paul in District of Minnesota s/Lori Vosejpka Clerk, United States Bankruptcy Court By: Kristin Deputy Clerk United States Bankruptcy Court 200 Warren E. Burger Federal Building and US Courthouse 316 N. Robert St. St Paul, MN 55101 ADDITIONAL NOTICE TO DEFENDANT PURSUANT TO MINN. CIV. P. 4.041 In the above entitled action, Plaintiff seeks a determination that the defendant has no ownership interest in the real property located at 4245 21st Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota, legally described as Lot 12, Block 1, Cedar Avenue Heights Addition to Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Attorney for Plaintiff Mary Jo Jensen-Carter Buckley & Jensen 1257 Gun Club Road White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-486-7475 Published in the Sun Thisweek December 28, 2018 January 4, 11, 2019 892300

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 194 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS KENWOOD TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL POOL EQUIPMENT PACKAGE 19455 KENWOOD TRAIL LAKEVILLE, MINNESOTA 55044 Independent School District #194 will receive single prime sealed bids for Kenwood Trail Middle School Pool Equipment Package until 2:00 p.m. local time on January 17, 2019 at the ISD #194 Office of Facilities and Plant Planning, 17685 Juniper Path, Suite #307, Lakeville, Minnesota 55044, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidding documents, including the Proposal Form, Drawings and Specifications, will be on file at the Minnesota Builders Exchange; McGraw Hill Construction/Dodge Plan Center; Reed Construction; iSqFt Plan Room (St. Paul, MN); and from PlanWell at https://order.e-arc.com/ arcEOC/Secures/PWELL_PrivateList.aspx?PrjType=pub This project includes: Pool air handlers and delivery of air handlers to the project site to a location determined by the Mechanical Engineer. American Reprographics Company, 4730 Park Glen Road, St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55416 (952) 697-8800, facsimile (952) 697-8803 will provide complete downloadable sets of the Bidding Documents to prospective bidders and subcontractors. The downloads will be available on or about January 3, 2018. A deposit check in the amount of $25 made out to ARC for each set downloaded via the internet at http:// www.e-arc.com/mn/saintlouispark and clicking on the PlanWell icon, then the Public Plan Room icon, select Kenwood Trail Middle School Pool Equipment Package. Make proposals on the bid forms supplied in the Project Manual. No oral, telegraphic or telephonic proposals or modifications will be considered. Submit with each bid, a certified check or acceptable bidder’s bond payable to Independent School District #194 in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Performance Bond. Bids may not be withdrawn within thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of opening bids, without the consent of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to accept any bid or to reject any or all bids, or parts of such bids, and waive informalities or irregularities in bidding. The Owner requires Substantial Completion of the project on or before July 12, 2019. Board of Education INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #194 Published in the Dakota County Tribune, Sun Thisweek December 28, 2018 January 4, 2019 892542

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Dakota County Sentence upheld for man who plotted to kill attorney by Suzanne Rook SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The state court of appeals has upheld a lower court’s decision not to modify a former Faribault prison inmate’s sentence for plotting to kill the Dakota County attorney. John Stephen Woodward, 55, serving a 94-month sentence for several drug offenses, including selling methamphetamine out of his home, reportedly blamed

Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom, the judge who sentenced him and an undercover informant for his 2007 conviction. While at Minnesota Correctional FacilityFaribault, Woodward, of Inver Grove Heights, learned that a fellow inmate was about to be released. Together, they formulated a plan to kill the attorney in exchange for $10,000. The inmate reported the discussion to authori-

ties, and in future conversations with Woodward wore a recording device. Woodward was charged with three counts of conspiracy to commit murder, but convicted of one, for the plot involving the county attorney. He was sentenced in early 2013 to 16 years in prison. Woodward appealed the decision, but the appellate court affirmed the lower court’s decision. He asked that the conviction be set aside in 2017, twice amending the request, but

the district court denied it without a hearing. The Court of Appeals, in its Dec. 24 decision, agreed that district court did not abuse its discretion in denying the request, finding that Woodward presented no facts to support his request. Woodward alleged that attorneys with the Rice County Attorney’s Office failed to disclose video recordings that would have exonerated him and that information about a witness and an investigator

weren’t shared with the defense. The appeals court found that Woodward’s trial attorney was told the recording shown at trial was redacted and that the attorney for his appeal was given the unredacted video. Had information about the investigator, who had an improper relationship with a female informant, and the prior history of the informant in Woodward’s case been made known during the trial,

the appeals court opined, there would have been no effect on the trial court’s verdict. Woodward also alleged his counsel was ineffective, but the appeals court disregarded this claim, saying it should have been raised during an earlier appeal. Woodward, according to state records, is being held in state prison at Oak Park Heights. He’s not expected to be released until November 2024 at the earliest.

Business Right-of-way request denied for proposed Hy-Vee project by Patty Dexter SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The Apple Valley City Council on Dec. 27 voted to deny a request to vacate a part of right of way on Pennock Lane for a proposed project to construct a Hy-Vee convenience store. The City Council was being asked to vacate a 2,582-square-foot portion of Pennock Lane right of way abutting a parcel on the southeast corner of Pennock Lane and County Road 42. Hy-Vee Inc. and the property owner, Java Capital Partners 7668 150th St LLC, are seeking to remove a vacant office building on the southeast corner of County Road 42 and Pennock Lane at 7668 150th St. W. and construct a 4,400-square-foot convenience store on the east side of the site facing west. The plans call for a fueling area located to the west and having five pump islands for a total of 10 fueling stations under a canopy, according to a Dec. 5 city report. The Planning Commission held a public hearing about the proposed HyVee store on Dec. 5 and is expected to review the item again in January. During the Dec. 27 City Council meeting, city staff members were recommending the denial of Hy-Vee and Java Capital Partners’ request about the right of way. City Engineer Brandon Anderson reviewed

expected future needs for street improvements in the area and indicated “some of the Pennock Lane right-of-way may be excess and could be vacated but at this time he would not support a vacation of the full 2,582 square foot portion of (right-of-way) currently depicted in the plat drawing,” a Dec. 27 city report states. According to the report, Anderson determined the County Road 42 and Pennock Lane intersection would need to be widened in the near future and would likely need dual left-turn lanes on the north and south lanes of Pennock Avenue and Pennock Lane. “We haven’t done any detailed analysis. We haven’t started any feasibility. This is really based on traffic growth projections, looking at the numbers,” Anderson told the council. “We know the main reason for the expansion here is actually both sides of Pennock. It’s not just at the southeast corner of the intersection – a lot of the traffic delays and needs for the additional lanes actually stem from the north side of County Road 42 backing up to 149th Street.” Anderson said the projected needs at the intersection are consistent with the city’s comprehensive plan. “This is an intersection that has considerable traffic complaints and we do see some issues here,” he

said. “In the 2040 comp plan, you’ll notice County Road 42 currently is exceeding or near capacity on this section of the roadway. In the 2040 projections, on County Road 42, essentially from Burnsville through Cedar (Avenue), is exceeding capacity.” CenterPoint Energy sent a response to the city indicating it had no objection to the vacation request, but Dakota Electric asked that the request be denied “unless suitable easements or relocation costs can be obtained to ensure uninterrupted service to the area.” Dakota Electric has primary cable, second cable and equipment in the right of way area, the report said. During the public hearing before the council vote, Phil Hoy, Hy-Vee director of real estate, said there are have been other attempts to redevelop that corner and the company wants to overcome some of the challenges of the previous proposals. One of those challenges is how to fit the convenience store onto the site. “In order to do that the right of way was required or is required for us to fit this store on here,” he said. Hoy said it is possible that the right of way would be needed in the future for more road improvements, but this is not 100 percent certain because the process hasn’t been vetted all the way. “For you to deny the right-of-way vacation without necessarily know-

ing you need it for use in the future could have some ramifications for our plan ... going forward,” he said. Council Members John Bergman and Tom Goodwin said this is the first time they could both remember this type of action coming before the City Council before the Planning Commission had voted on a project. Both Bergman and Goodwin both said they were ready to vote that evening on only the right of way issue. “If the Planning Commission had already moved on this project, I would have had a whole bunch of comments,” Goodwin said, adding he

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wasn’t going to comment further because it has go through the Planning Commission process. Council Member Clint Hooppaw suggested tabling the action to give the applicant the chance to come back with a revised plan because they indicated they would work with city staff. Mayor Mary HamannRoland asked if anything would change or if the council would learn any new information by tabling the request. Anderson said one of the big issues is that the project could be vetted out further. The Dakota County Plat Commission

reviewed the project in November and the commission indicated that it would review the right of way and intersection needs at the time of final plat and when a corridor study is completed. “This is one of the key intersections in that corridor study that is very significant to the city of Apple Valley and that might be a bigger hindrance than us getting into the details ourselves looking at just this site. I think it’s bigger than just this site,” he said. Patty Dexter can be reached at patty.dexter@ecm-inc. com.

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Thisweekend Through different lenses Photographer and impressionist painter to have works on display An artists reception will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 17, for a new Steeple Center exhibit by William Pringle Rodman and Greta Sandquist. Rodman, a black-andwhite film photographer, and Sandquist, who works with bright colors in the impressionistic style, will offer two different artistic takes on life and the world. The Minneapolis-based Rodman has been working in black and white documentary photography for the past 25 years. “When not working on a project, I take to the streets with my camera to pursue ordinary life and events,” he said in his artist statement. “Drawn to capturing the forms, light, and shadows that spontaneously create and frame particular visual moments of the everyday, I work almost exclusively with hand-held 35mm cameras and black and white film.” Since the mid-90s, he has completed and exhibited a number of projects: “Sisters of Habit,” an examination of three orders of Catholic nuns who still wear habits (1996-2001); “Town Ball,” a portrayal of Dakota County’s amateur baseball team the Miesville Mudhens (2003-2005); “All Nations Barbershop,” depicting

An artists reception will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 17, for a new Steeple Center exhibit by William Pringle Rodman (right) and Greta Sandquist (above). a business opened in St. Paul by a Ghanaian immigrant (2009); and “Made in Minnesota,” a study of seven small manufacturing companies and their workers (2003-2014). In the recent past, he has exhibited work from trips to Vietnam (2008, 2012), and Haiti (20162018). His photos have been exhibited at the St. Paul Gallery, St. Thomas School of Business in Minneapolis, the Basilica of St. Mary, Anderson

Center for the Arts in Red Wing, MSP Airport, the Minnesota State Fair, the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis, and the American Consulate in Strasbourg, France. More about him is at http://www.pringlerodmanphoto.com. Working from her St Paul studio, Sandquist says she paints images inspired by her life of growing up and living in Minnesota. Trained as an illustrator, Sandquist worked

in commercial art for 15 years before she says she followed her heart into her true passion of fine art painting in 2009. She sells her work at art fairs, local galleries, and occasionally does commission work for hospitals, hotels, or private collectors. She says she is a selftaught artist who has developed her style through trial and error, and relying on intuition. Sandquist creates modern impressionistic paint-

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

through vibrant color and light. Her paintings turn ordinary subjects into something joyful and engaging.” More about Sandquist is at https://gretasandquist. com. There will be an artist talk and light refreshments served during the artists reception. The public is invited to attend. Their work will be on display at the Steeple Center, 14375 S Robert Trail, in January, February, and March.

Intro to Square Dancing, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, in the gym at Good Shepherd Church, 151 County Road 42 E., Burnsville. No experience required. All are welcome: solos, couples and families. Free. Partners provided. Ages: 8-98. Casual attire. Information: 612759-9235, ComeSquareDance. com. Loft Literary now offers writing classes in Rosemount. “Personal Writing” with Peter Blau, 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, Rosemount Area Arts Council/Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. Register: loft. org/classes. Tinkergarten, a playbased, outdoor learning experience for children ages 18 months to 8 years and their parents, offers classes in Lakeville and Eagan. Information: https://tinkergarten.com. Creative dance classes, ages toddler to 7, Ballet Royale Minnesota in Lakeville. Information: balletroyalemn.org or 952-898-3163.

Yoga wind down class is the first Thursday of the month at Precision and Flow Pilates, 13708 County Road 11, Burnsville. Information: www.precisionandflowpilates.com. Oil painting workshop with Dan Petrov Art Studio for six consecutive Thursdays, 4-7 p.m., 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Preregister by phone at 763-843-2734. Drawing & Painting (adults and teens) with artist Christine Tierney, classes 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, River Ridge Studios, 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Information: www. christinetierney.com, 612-2103377. Brushworks School of Art Burnsville offers fine art education through drawing and painting. Classes for adults and teens. Information: Patricia Schwartz, www.Brushworks SchoolofArt.com, 651-2144732. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for

all ages, www.lakevillemn.gov, 952-985-4640. Rosemount History Book Club meets 6:30-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Robert Trail Library. Information: John Loch, 952255-8545 or jjloch@charter.net. SouthSide Writers, Saturday workgroup for aspiring writers, offering critique, submission and manuscript preparation information, support and direction, 10 a.m. to noon, Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Information: 651688-0365. Dakota Speakers Toastmasters meets 6-7 p.m. Mondays at Apple Valley Ecumen Seasons Learning Center. Information: http://dakota.toast mastersclubs.org/. Community Spirits Toastmasters meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Ebenezer Ridges Care Center, 13820 Community Drive, Burnsville. Information: h t t p s : / / 6 7 4 2 . t o a s t m a s t e rsclubs.org/.

Theater and Arts Calendar To submit items for the Arts Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. Auditions The Prior Lake Players will hold auditions for “Seussical the Musical” 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, and Tuesday, Jan. 15, at Twin Oaks Middle School in Prior Lake. First-come, firstserved. Callbacks, if needed, will be Thursday, Jan. 17. Information: plplayers.org. Dance Pink Floyd’s “The Wall”: A Rock Ballet, presented by Twin Cities Ballet, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11-12 and 2 p.m. Jan. 13, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $24$39 at the box office, 800-9822787 and Ticketmaster.com. Exhibits “The Best of Bonnie and Friends III,” a visual arts show led by Burnsville painter Bonnie Featherstone, runs through Jan. 30 in the gallery

of Burnsville’s Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Information: ames-center.com. “Breathing Space,” an exhibit of abstract landscapes by Annie Young, is on display Jan. 2-31, in the Healing Arts Gallery at Fairview Ridges Hospital, 201 E. Nicollet Blvd., Burnsville. Information: annieyoungarts.com. Music EVHS winter band concerts, 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, Eastview High School. Free. Information: 952-431-8900. AVHS jazz ensemble concert, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, Apple Valley High School. Information: 952-431-8200. Switched at Birth, bluegrass, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 RAAC members. Information: rosemountarts.com. “Songful! Minnesota Opera Singers,” Coffee Concert No. 1, 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan.

13, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $18, $15 ages 60 and older and 18 and younger at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com. Yannie - Godbout Jazz Duo, 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 RAAC members. Information: rosemountarts.com. Theater “Church Basement Ladies: You Smell Barn,” runs to Feb. 14 at the Black Box Theater at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $32-$42 at the box office, 800-982-2787 or Ticketmaster. com. VISTA Variety Show, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, and Saturday, Jan. 12, Visitation’s DeSales Auditorium, 2455 Visitation Drive, Mendota Heights. Admission: $10. Information: 651-683-1700. Workshops/classes/other

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Jazz duo to perform in Rosemount

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

Jazz duo Yannie-Godbout will play Sunday, Jan. 13, at 6 p.m. at the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Yannie has been playing sax, clarinet, and flute in the area since 1999. He has played for many national acts, toured, and freelanced for years in the Orlando and Tampa, Florida, area, and Cleveland. Yannie has toured with Melissa Manchester, the Glenn Miller, and the Tommy Dorsey orchestras and has had steady engagements with Norwegian, Princess, Scandinavian World cruise lines, the Grand Floridian, and Sea World Renaissance Hotel. Godbout is a pianist, composer, and educator based in Minneapolis. He holds a bachelor of arts in music-piano performance from St. John’s University and an master of music in jazz studies from the University of Oregon. A versatile and active musician, Godbout performs frequently as a jazz pianist and classical accompanist, as well in funk, R&B, and rock bands. He has performed with Burnsvillebased Tim Patrick and his Blue Eyes Band. Godbout has also played trombone and keyboards in Fred Savage and the Unbeatables, which has released two full-length albums and opened for such acts as Three Dog Night, OAR, Tommy James and the Shondells, Bobby Vee, and De La Soul. For tickets go online to rosemountarts.com.

Friday, Jan. 4 Forever Wild Family Friday: Fun on the Ice, 7-8:30 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Bring skates or try one of the park’s kicksleds. All ages. Free. Information: www.co.dakota.mn.us/ parks. Saturday, Jan. 5 Build Your Own Snowshoes, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Learn about snowshoes and build your own traditional wood pair for recreation or decoration. Materials provided. Ages: 16 and older. Cost: $160. Registration required at www.co.dakota. mn.us/parks.

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The first Coffee Concert of the season is set 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Minnesota Opera resident artists – soprano Danielle Beckvermit, baritone Nicholas Davis, bass Wm. Clay Thompson and pianist Mary Box – will perform. ‘Steel Magnolias’ auditions Tickets are $18 general admission, in Lakeville $15 for seniors age 60 and older and chilExpressions Community Theater dren 18 and younger. Purchase tickets at will hold auditions for Robert Harling’s LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com or by call“Steel Magnolias” 6-8 p.m. Monday and ing 952-985-4640. Tuesday, Jan. 21 and 22, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Library’s Winter Reads Callbacks will be Wednesday, Jan. 23. Those auditioning should bring a head- program begins Jan. 7 Dakota County Library’s Winter shot or current photo along with their Reads program for adults begins Jan. 7 calendar. Auditions will consist of readings and runs to Feb. 22. Adults can rate and submit a review from the script. The read-through will be of the books they have read during the on Jan. 28 and rehearsals begin Feb. 4. The play opens with discussion of program and be eligible to win prizes. Register for Winter Reads at any Shelby’s wedding day to her fiancé, Jackson, in the fictional northwestern Loui- library branch or participate online siana parish of Chinquapin at Truvy’s through READSquared (http://dakotaliin-home beauty parlor where the women brary.readsquared.com/). Each online regularly gather. It covers events over review submitted earns one entry into the next three years with Shelby’s Type a prize drawing. Earn additional points 1 diabetes and how the women interact and drawing entries by participating in at times with conflict but in the end re- online missions to discover new books solved friends: Shelby’s decision to have and explore library programs. For more information and to sign up, a child despite the complication that could result from her condition; Clairee’s visit the information desk at your library friendship with the curmudgeon Ouiser; starting Jan. 7. Winter Reads is presentAnnelle’s transformation from a shy, ed in partnership with the Metropolitan anxious newcomer in town to a good- Library Agency and the Dakota County time girl then repentant revival-tent Library Foundation. There is no cost to Christian; and Truvy’s relationships with participate or attend programs. the men in her family. Although the main storyline involves Shelby, her mother Bluegrass at the Rosemount M’Lynn, and Shelby’s medical battles, the underlying group-friendship among Steeple Center Switched at Birth brings its bluegrass all six women is prominent throughout sound to the Rosemount Steeple Center the drama. The cast includes six women – two for a 7 p.m. performance Friday, Jan. 11. Tickets are $15 general admission and young women (20s), and four older $12 for RAAC members. women ranging from 40 to 70. For tickets and more information, For more information, contact direchttps://www.rosemountarts.com/ tor Eve Burdick at 952-715-2307 or call visit switched-at-birth. the arts center at 952-985-4640.

Sunday, Jan. 6 Pancake breakfast by the Farmington Knights of Columbus, 9 a.m. to noon, Church of St. Michael, 22120 Denmark Ave., Farmington. Menu: pancakes, French toast, sausage links, scrambled eggs, coffee, juice and water. Goodwill offerings accepted. Proceeds to local charitable efforts. Free skating event, 12-1:30 p.m., Burnsville Ice Center, 251 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville. All ages. Free admission, discounted skate rental. Information: burnsvilleicecenter.org. St. Thomas Academy admissions showcase, 1 p.m., 949 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights, 651-4544570. For prospective students and their families. Free. RSVP at https://www.cadets.com/admissions/schedule-a-visit. Monday, Jan. 7 Family law clinic, 1-4 p.m., Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. Receive a free 30-minute consultation from a volunteer attorney regarding family law matters such as divorce, child custody, child support, visitation, paternity issues, spousal maintenance, and domestic abuse. This clinic is a joint program of Legal Assistance of Dakota County, the Dakota County Family Court and the Dakota County Law Library. Call 952-891-7241 to schedule an appointment. MNsure, 4-6 p.m., large meeting room, Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. Meet with a certified application counselor to set up an account with MNsure – the one-stop health insurance marketplace where Minnesotans can compare plans and choose from a variety of health insurance options. Registration requested, walk-ins OK as time and space allow. Tuesday, Jan. 8 Consumer law clinic, 1-4 p.m., Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. Get help with consumer law matters such as debt collection, garnishment, credit issues, foreclosures, contracts and conciliation court with a free 30-minute consultation from a volunteer attorney. Call 952431-3200 to schedule an appointment. Sponsored by Legal Assistance of Dakota County, Dakota County Family Court and Dakota County Law Library. Wednesday, Jan. 9 Family law clinic, 4-7 p.m., Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. Receive a

free 30-minute consultation from a volunteer attorney regarding family law matters such as divorce, child custody, child support, visitation, paternity issues, spousal maintenance and domestic abuse. This clinic is a joint program of Legal Assistance of Dakota County, the Dakota County Family Court and the Dakota County Law Library. Call 952-891-7241 to schedule an appointment. Thursday, Jan. 10 Backyard Agriculture: Beekeeping Basics, 6-9 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Discover all you need to know to start an apiary with JoAnne Sabin of the Minnesota Beekeepers Association. Learn about honeybee biology and behavior, hive management, swarm prevention and equipment. Ages: 16 and older. Cost: $40. Registration required at www.co.dakota. mn.us/parks. Friday, Jan. 11 Trails by Candlelight, 6-9 p.m., Dakota Lodge, Thompson County Park, 1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul. Walk around the lake and through the woods on lit hiking and snowshoe trails and plowed walking trails. Warm up with hot cocoa and bonfires. Cocoa provided. Hot food available for purchase from food trucks. Dogs not permitted. All activities are conditions permitting. All ages. Tickets: $5 at www.co.dakota. mn.us/parks or at the door. Youth ages 3 and under are free. Saturday, Jan. 12 Metro Republican Women, 8:30 a.m., Mendakota Country Club, 2075 Mendakota Drive, Mendota Heights. Topic: Learning from the 2018 elections with speakers Donna Bergstrom, Pam Myhra and Doug Wardlow. Cost: $20 members, $25 nonmembers, $15 students. Reservations: metrogopwomen. org. Reservations encouraged; walk-ins welcome for $25. Winter Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Apple Valley Bachman’s, 7955 150th St. W., in the greenhouse. Information: 952-431-2242. Presented in partnership with the St. Paul Farmers Market. Eagan Indoor Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oasis Room, Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. Information: https://www.cityofeagan.com/visit-the-indoor-market. Citizens’ Climate Lobby of Dakota County, 10:30 a.m., Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Carbon Fee and Dividend will be discussed. Information: Deborah Nelson at deevee@charter. net or citizensclimatelobby.org. Brett Hack Vasculitis Char-

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ities fundraiser, 1:30 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 20165 Heath Ave., Lakeville. Speaker: Joe Schmit. Free admission, donations appreciated. Information: BHVCharities.org. Ongoing Eagan parkrun, a free weekly timed 5K run, 9 a.m. Saturdays at Thomas Lake Park, 4350 Thomas Lake Road, Eagan. Rain or shine. To get a time recorded and stored online, register at www.parkrun. us/register and bring your barcode with you. Information: www.parkrun.us/eagan. Emotions Anonymous, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays at SouthCross Community Church, 1800 E. County Road 42 (at Summit Oak Drive), Apple Valley. EA is a 12-step program for those seeking emotional health. All are welcome. Information: http://www.emotionsanonymous.org/out-of-the-darknesswalks. Recovery International, 3 p.m. Tuesdays at Mary, Mother of the Church (Room 9), 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. Park in lower lot. Self-help group for depression, anxiety, fears, panic attacks, anger and more. Information: Rita at 952-8907623 or www.recoveryinternational.org. Al-Anon Finding Hope Beginners Group, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. Troubled by someone’s drinking? Al-Anon can help. More information: alanon-alateen-msp.org. Blood drives The American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit red crossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. • Jan. 4, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Easter Lutheran Church – By The Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. • Jan. 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lifetime Fitness, 5995 149th St. W., Apple Valley. • Jan. 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. • Jan. 7, 1-7 p.m., Culver’s, 3445 O’Leary Lane, Eagan. • Jan. 9, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Family Vision Clinic, 4200 County Road 42 W., Savage. • Jan. 10, 1-7 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley. • Jan. 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Apple Valley Medical Center, 14655 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. • Jan. 12, 10:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville. • Jan. 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan.

Southern Dakota County Sportsman’s Club

37th ANNUAL

WILD GAME DINNER

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

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

DOOR PRIZES & RAFFLES ALL NIGHT!

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

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

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Nick has a special place in our heartsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fire department honors longtime volunteer by Patty Dexter SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Nick Buhtaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first exposure to the Apple Valley Fire Department came after his friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father, who was a firefighter, encouraged him to come to an open house. He did and he was instantly hooked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hearing the pager tones and the sirens going off, I was always curious as to what the fire department did,â&#x20AC;? he recalled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I came to one of their open houses and looked, and ever since Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve loved fire trucks.â&#x20AC;? During his teenage years, he was able to turn that fascination into becoming a volunteer. He first started helping out by running childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games at the fire departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yearly booya event, that has since been discontinued. Nick, 39, has been a volunteer for about 25 years and a fixture at fire department outreach events. He was raised in Apple Valley, now lives in Rosemount and is employed as a greeter at the Walmart in Apple Valley. Photo by Patty Dexter â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of Nickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s real asFrom left, Fire Inspector Colleen Elvin, Nick Buhta and Greg Buhta pose for a photo at Apple Valley Fire Station No. 2 on Dec. set â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he genuinely likes people. He likes to 27. help,â&#x20AC;? said Greg Buhta, his father, who has lived in Apple Valley since 1975. Nick contacts the fire department at least once a month to ask if they need him for anything. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nick has a special place in our hearts that he continues to call us and says, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m interested to come, can I come?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;? said Fire Inspector Colleen Elvin. The department recently honored Nick for his contributions to the fire department. On Dec. 18, Elvin, Mayor Mary Hamann-Roland, Fire Marshal Brian Kilmartin and Administrative Assistant Teri Bowar showed up at Walmart to surprise Nick with an Apple Valley Fire Department citizen volunteer cap. Some of his Walmart co-workers were also present to help celebrate the moment. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the first time such an honor has been given to a department volunteer, according to a Dec. 18 post on the fire departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook page. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Next time you see Nick - be sure and thank him for all he does for Apple Valley! We sure do,â&#x20AC;? the post Simply fill out the form below said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Neighbors helping neighbors - Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a great example of that, Nick. Thanks!â&#x20AC;? Nick said he was happy to receive the cap and keeps â&#x20AC;˘ MAIL IT BACKâ&#x20AC;Śor it, and a fire department citizen volunteer T-shirt, near his bed. â&#x20AC;˘ Take a picture of completed form,

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Camaraderie Elvin said Nick has been coming around since before she joined the fire department. Over the years his volunteering has included handing out educational materials to families at open houses, attending National Night Out, participating in the Freedom Days parade, bell ringing for the Salvation Army, handing out temporary tattoos to children at the Apple Valley Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home & Garden Expo and helping with hands-only CPR training sessions hosted by the department. Nick said his favorite thing to do is talk to families about topics like why itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to have an escape plan for their home in case thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fire. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been around the fire department enough that he knows some of the pager tones for individual fire stations and he frequently listens to the scanner to hear whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like the camaraderie with Colleen and all the guys with the fire station. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re fun to hang around with,â&#x20AC;? he said. Elvin said she serves as the main point of contact for Nick about any volunteering opportunities that come up. Greg said Elvin has been a big supporter of Nick and has been fantastic to work with. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really proud of him,â&#x20AC;? Greg said. Patty Dexter can be reached at patty.dexter@ecm-inc. com.

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The annual Haunted Forest in Lakeville friendly evening featured took activities including place on Saturday, Oct. 20, at Steve Photo beverages. Children hayrides, trick-or-trea Michaud Park. The submitted of all ages dressed ters maze, a familysurprises. up to not only get candy but to tour puppet show as well as food and the forest filled with Halloween

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