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‘It can actually change lives’ Middle school students designing 3D-printed prosthetic

by Patty Dexter SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

About 60 eighth-grade students at Valley Middle School are getting the chance to design a prosthetic for a 9-year-old girl in their STEM innovations class.

It all started with a social media post, according to technology teacher Brian Martin.

Over the summer his cousin put a post on Facebook about the nonprofit Million Waves Project, an organization that takes recycled plastic cleaned from oceans and uses it to create 3D-printed prosthetics. His cousin had attended college with the organization’s founders.

“My thought process was just, ‘Oh, it would be great for them to talk to my kids about what they do, looking at taking 3D printing and actually doing real-life stuff with it, not just making fun little toys,” Martin said. “It can actually change lives.

It can solve problems.”

According to a district news release, Martin’s students have been learning how to use design software and 3D printers to create works of art, small machinery, sensory gadgets and bobbleheads.

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Apollo Oase, Valley Middle School eighth-grader, shows off his group’s prosthetic prototype and a wand he made for a previous project.

Martin said this prosthetics project is different because of its realworld application and its length.

Martin said Million Waves Project was interested in connecting with the school after he contacted the organization.

During their conversations, the nonprofit asked him if his students knew how to do any 3D printing design work. Million Waves Project doesn’t do design work, but prints already completed designs submitted on freesharing websites.

“They had a client who wanted a swim prosthet-

Photo by Patty Dexter

From left, eighth-grader Mollie Gapinski makes adjustments to her group’s prosthetic design while eighth-grader Amy Tong watches on Nov. 21. ic, but they couldn’t find project with his students ment piece – how does teams of four and followone. So they asked if our during the first week of that attach comfortably ing the school’s design kids would be able to de- school. for someone to wear,” he process. This involves sign one,” he said. “They “They’ve been prob- said. The prosthetic is be- taking the challenge, showed me some sketches lem-solving what the ac- ing designed to fit over coming up with a rough of what they had in mind tual fin prosthetic should the girl’s arm.

2D sketch on paper, and it seemed doable.” look like. The hardest Students started the translating that into a 3D Martin shared the part has been the attach- project by getting into See Prosthetic, 5A

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Nov. 30, 2018 SUN THISWEEK APPLE VALLEY

Restaurant serving poke bowls opens in Apple Valley

by Patty Dexter SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

A fast-casual restaurant with a menu featuring poke bowls has opened in Apple Valley.

Hawaii Poke Bowl soft-opened on Tuesday and held its grand opening Wednesday at 7594 150th St. W in Apple Valley (in the same strip mall as Petco, Core Power Yoga and Sally Beauty Supply).

David Ou, the restaurant’s general manager, opened the business with four other business partners. They operate three Japanese restaurants in Wisconsin and have plans to open another Hawaii Poke Bowl location in Eagan in December, he said.

Ou said poke – pronounced “po-kay” – is a traditional Hawaiian dish that usually includes diced and cubed fish seasoned with sea salt and topped with seaweed or other vegetables.

He and his partners discovered poke after visits to California.

“When we tried poke, we were really inspired by the concept. That’s why we worked hard to bring it to Minnesota,” he said, adding that many of the area restaurants serve food that’s fried or grilled. “We really wanted to bring a healthier option.”

Ou described the poke

bowls served by the restaurant as “contemporary poke.”

“We take the concept and we add Japanesestyle sushi and sushi ingredients,” he said. “If you’re a sushi fan, our contemporary poke is very similar.”

The menu takes a simple approach by offering customers the choice to build their own bowl or choose to go with “signature” bowls with predetermined ingredients.

Customers have the option to choose from white rice, organic brown rice, mixed greens or quinoa for the bowl’s base.

Raw or cooked protein ingredients come next and include ahi tuna, salmon, albacore tuna, scallops, spicy tuna, spicy salmon, yellowtail, chicken, shrimp, crab meat, organic tofu, octopus or eel.

The next layer has fruits and vegetables.

Sweet onion, cucumber, green onion, diced mango, edamame, pineapple, cherry tomatoes and jalapeños are offered.

Customers can also choose from flavors, toppings, sauces and crunchy ingredients such as ponzu, Japanese citrus, lemon ginger, sesame yuzu, avocado, seaweed salad, crab salad, masago, wasabi, yum yum sauce, sweet chili, sriracha hot sauce, lotus chips, rice pearl, shredded nori, tempura

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David Ou, Hawaii Poke Bowl general manager, assembles a poke bowl for a customer during the restaurant’s Nov. 27 soft opening. flakes and sesame seeds.

The signature bowls are rainbow bowl, dragon bowl, volcano, tuna lover, Hawaii bowl and kids bowl. The restaurant offers bottled beverages.

Ou said many of the restaurant’s sauces were developed in-house and all of the ingredients

are prepared daily. They hope to eventually move toward using more locally sourced produce in the future.

The inside of the restaurant is meant to have a simple and modern feel to it. The tables are made from reclaimed wood, Ou said.

“We’re very excited to be here. We’ve been trying to open this place so long so we can create a healthy concept for everyone. I think people should come try us out,” he said.

Hawaii Poke Bowl is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Monday through Satur-

day and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sundays. More information about the restaurant can be found at www.hawaiipokeusa.com or by following @hawaiipokebowls on Facebook.

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

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Apple Valley Eye Care celebrating 40th anniversary

by Patty Dexter SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

When retired optometrist Robert Blomquist opened his practice in 1978, Apple Valley’s population was under 25,000 and his office was located near a farm.

Blomquist wanted to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, who had been an optometrist in South Dakota. The first location of Apple Valley Eye Care was on Granada Avenue.

Blomquist, who grew up in Mankato, said he was looking open his business in the south metro and wanted to be in a smaller town like Apple Valley.

“The first fall when we cut the corn, we had tumbleweeds blowing down 147th Street,” Blomquist said.

At first, Blomquist was the only optometrist on staff and he had two other employees. Over the last 40 years, as Apple Valley grew, Apple Valley Eye Care expanded with it. Today, the practice has 21 employees, including four optometrists.

The practice moved to another space on the corner of Pennock Avenue and 145th Street West in 1996 and later constructed its existing building on 147th Street West near Guthrie Avenue in 2004.

Blomquist said he’s amazed at how much Apple Valley has grown.

“I can’t think of a better

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Robert Blomquist opened Apple Valley Eye Care in 1978. He retired from optometry in 2016. place to live and work,” he said.

Personal approach Optometrist Pat Wellik, a native of Britt, Iowa, joined the office in 1995 after having worked for a vision practice at three of its Twin Cities locations and helping to open Chanhassen Vision Clinic in 1993.

An employee of Blomquist had previously worked with Wellik and helped connect the two men.

“When I was working with Chanhassen Vision Clinic, I was looking for another opportunity and that doctor was going in a different path,” Wellik said.

Blomquist retired from the business in 2016 after 39 years and Wellik purchased the business in 2017. Wellik said their philosophies of how to run the business are similar.

“We’ve kept it very personal, very small-townish. I added my tweaks,” he said.

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Optometrist Pat Wellik is the current owner of Apple Valley Eye Care. He purchased the clinic in 2017 and has worked there since 1995.

Wellik said technological advances are some of the biggest changes Apple Valley Eye Care has seen.

When he began his career in 1989, he would not have imagined today’s equipment, technology and computerization.

“Even all the diagnostic equipment is incredibly dif40th anniversary ferent,” he said.

What has stayed the Over the years, several same, Wellick said, is Apple Apple Valley Eye Care Valley Eye Care’s staff and staff have been honored. approach to patient care. Blomquist and Wellik have How good the staff is can make or break an office.

Wellik said he enjoys getting to know his patients on a one-on-one basis. Not only do the optometrists care for their eyes, but they learn about their families.

Two of the practice’s optometrists were once Apple Valley Eye Care patients.

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them enough. You have no idea whose lives you’re touching until it comes back full circle,” he said.

The ability to help people is gratifying, Wellik said, especially when the annual eye exam helps uncover a serious health condition the patient was not aware of. He recalled one patient where he found indications that the man may have high cholesterol because of cholesterol deposition in the cornea. Wellik advised him to speak with his doctor.

Wellik got a letter a few weeks later from the man saying his doctor told him his cholesterol was off the charts and that he was “a walking heart attack.”

“Many people coming in are surprised when we ask them about medical things. It’s because through the eyes or eye exams, many times we can find these problems,” he said.

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Apple Valley Eye Care’s annual Eyeware Show The event, held from 1-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, will feature Janet Sanda of Sistas with Bad Habits, the chance for community members to drop off food items for the Open Door Food Shelf, and sales on frames and sunglasses. For more information, visit www.aveyecare.com. both been named Optometrist of the Year by the Minnesota Optometric Association, and optometrist Lauren Haverly has been named Young Optometrist of the Year by the MOA. The business has also won several “Best of Apple Valley” awards and has been honored as the Small Business of the Year by the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Blomquist said taking an interest in the patient and listening to the patient was key for the office to be successful. He believes that having a caring staff played another big part in it.

“They were attentive, very professional. I was very blessed that way,” he said.

When asked about

his thoughts on the business hitting the 40-year mark, Wellik agreed with Blomquist about the staff’s role in the office’s success.

He said he’s had a great career and is grateful he got into it.

“I will totally always put kudos to the staff. It’s the make or break of the office,” he said.

Blomquist said the time went by fast and he was fortunate to be able to grow with Apple Valley.

“There will be a legacy Dr. Pat and the staff will be able to continue, with the great care to the patients,” he said.

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

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Nov. 30, 2018 SUN THISWEEK APPLE VALLEY

Opinion You can be the superhero to someone in need

by Keith Anderson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

This month two men who changed the world for millions died within one sunset of each other: Stan Lee, the superhero creator, and Minnesota’s Richard Proudfit, the champion of malnourished children.

One was well known because so much of his talent and imagination showed up in television cartoons and comic books from the 20th century, and even more so on the 21st century big screen.

Lee was “the” hallmark when it came to co-creating lasting and memorable superheroes: Spider-Man, Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, Black Panther, Ant-Man, Fantastic Four and Doctor Strange. He helped elevate Marvel Comics to legendary status and created a powerful production force in Hollywood.

His greatest skill may have been his ability to transport his audience to a place where good always defeats evil. His characters, although usually equipped with at least two or three memorable superpowers, also had flaws, which allowed those of us who have been entertained by his movies to identify more closely with them.

Lee created an escape from reality,

Staff Columnist Keith Anderson but also delivered a consistent message in his movies that carried over to society: always fight for what is right and help those who need it most.

Closer to home, Minnesota and the world experienced a tremendous loss when Proudfit died on Nov. 14. He was the founder of Feed My Starving Children and Kids Against Hunger.

Proudfit was spurred to action in 1982 after a mission trip to Honduras.

After visiting the people of that area and seeing the poverty and lack of food, he embarked on a journey that led to the creation of the two organizations that today pack nutritious meals that are sent worldwide mostly to starving children. Feed My Starving Children alone has packaged and sent more than 2 billion meals to starving families and children.

Millions of volunteers worldwide have been touched by Proudfit’s vision because so many have worked meal-pack-

ing shifts at numerous locations, three of them right here in the Twin Cities. Volunteers learn how to precisely add the right amount of rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables, vitamins and minerals to each of the packages that get delivered. Proudfit settled on this careful mix after challenging local scientists at Cargill, General Mills and other locations to find a way to economically pack the most nutrition into a meal for malnourished children.

From a production standpoint, volunteers are a necessary component for an operation of this size and scale to be a success. But perhaps equally important is the critical role Minnesota volunteers have played by contributing their time and energy at FMSC packing sites in the war on world hunger.

It’s really difficult to care about hunger in a meaningful way if you don’t get involved and do something about it. Proudfit gave us the means to act on our concern and a place to carry out that help.

Certainly, there is no lack of malnutrition in many areas of the globe. According to The Hunger Project, one in 10 people in the world, or 767 million people, live on less than $1.90 per day.

And 328 million children are living in extreme poverty. Nearly half of all deaths

in children under age 5 are a result of under-nutrition. That is about 3 million children per year.

Those numbers would surely be higher without the contributions volunteers have made through their work at Feed My Starving Children and Kids Against Hunger. They have helped save lives.

During this joyful time of year, as we gather with friends and family and consider what we have been given, it’s a sobering reminder to think of all the starving children who are not so fortunate and whose hourly suffering of hunger will ultimately end with a final whimper of death.

Both Lee and Proudfit were about hope and goodness and the human desire to help those who need it most.

In the Spider-Man series, Peter Parker was told by his uncle that with great power comes great responsibility. A similar message could apply to each of us.

We have all been given a gift by being born into a nation with an abundance of wealth. How we choose to exercise our responsibility in life may well affect a starving child somewhere else.

Keith Anderson is the director of news for APG of East Central Minnesota. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters Governor’s legacy To the editor: So it seems Gov. Mark Dayton was AWOL for a month and no one even noticed. So goes his legacy.

GARY SHADE Apple Valley

Westview is a place with heart To the editor: In the current environ-

ment where test scores seem to rule the game, sometimes there’s more to a school than a test score. That sometimes, the character, the heart and the dedication of a school’s teachers and staff should count just as much as the number.

This year, my daughter wraps up her last year at Westview Elementary in Apple Valley. With her two older brothers, we have spent 11 years

at Westview. During our time there, Westview has been on the lower end of the district’s test scores.

This is due to numerous factors, many outside of the school’s control.

But, to all the parents of preschoolers, test scores is not the point. I want to show what test scores don’t reflect about this wonderful school.

Westview is a school with heart. I’ve lost count of the examples of dedi-

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cation from its teachers and staff to students and families, but I’ll name a few. Mr. Sullivan who coordinated a week-long series of speakers to open fifth-grade students’ eyes about different career options they might have never dared to dream about; Mrs. Lyrek in second grade who has a goal each year to go to a sports game or event of each student in her class; Ms. Skahan who transforms articulation help, something that could easily be dreaded, into something incredibly fun; Mrs. Staloch-Schulz, the principal, who tracks each and every student’s progress to help staff identify those who are struggling; Mrs. Ryan who is everywhere providing support to those in need and coordinating the Kindness Club; the annual Gobble Gobble Give food drive organized by staff to teach students about giving back; the amazing

Guys Read book club coordinated by Mrs. Anderson, Mr. Gorman, Mr. Gorton, Mr. Lovmo, Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Hoeppner which features special guests and fun snacks to inspire boys to read; the Maud Heart Lovelace Book Club started by Ms. Himmer and continued on by Ms. Theirl which culminates with a sleepover in the library which is one of my son’s all-time favorite memories of Westview. I could go on and on.

What my children have gained at Westview is more than a great education but also the opportunity to learn empathy, kindness, compassion, a multi-cultural view of the world and, most importantly, heart.

I thank all of the Westview staff and teachers who have enriched the lives of my children. It’s been an honor and a privilege to have them in my children’s lives. And, to

those of making a school choice soon, please don’t count Westview out. Is it perfect? No, but I have to say, it’s an amazing place.

SHAWNESSY SCHWARTZ Apple Valley

Letter deserves a reply To the editor: Richard Iffert clearly just does not get it. Jason Lewis’s attack to the Washington Post blaming Sen. John McCain as the culprit for “not fixing” the Affordable Care Act was irresponsible, divisive, and a flagrant act of “fake” politics (if I might use this over-used expression). Each Republican senator’s vote counts as one – other Republican senators also caused an equivalent “loss of the house.”

CARL MOONEY Burnsville

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Prosthetic, from 1A design on the computer and printing prototypes of it.

Martin said he took a 3D scan of his 9-year-old daughter’s arm and printed a mold of it to give his students an approximate size to work with as they tweak their designs and prototypes.

Eighth-grader Apollo Oase said he has enjoyed working on the project because he likes being creative. His group’s initial prosthetic design resembles a

scoop with slots in it.

He said the project has been longer than ones he’s done before.

“You have to think about much more than the end product,” he said.

Eighth-grader Amy Tong said her group’s design is “more like a simple fin” with holes on the top to make sure the water force isn’t too great. During the week of the Thanksgiving holiday, they were working on how they could attach the base of the arm to the prosthetic.

“I think it’s kind of cool we’re able to do this in school.

I know some other schools don’t even have 3D printing stuff,” she said. “This project is really different because we haven’t done things for the real world as much.”

They have had to rethink things several times and ask hard questions during the project, Tong said.

“Usually whenever we do these kinds of projects, we’re not able to redesign everything. So this is actually just

doing the whole design process,” she said.

Million Waves has been flexible with the work and has provided feedback on the students’ first iterations of their designs. Martin said he hopes to wrap up the project before the end of the calendar year.

“I think they’re really, really close to us actually having many working designs. What’s amazing is they all look different,” he said. “The kids came up with their own ideas and every single one would work to

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some aspect. Once we have a workable design, we’re actually hoping to bring it to a pool area to test it.”

Martin said the project has been a great opportunity for students to learn skills like persevering through challenges and working with the 3Dprinted materials.

“When this opportunity came up, it was a no-brainer,” he said.

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

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Valley Middle School technology teacher Brian Martin talks to eighth-grader Arsen Hanushchak about his group’s prosthetic prototype on Nov. 21.

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Safiyah Aziz, Valley Middle School eighthgrader, talks about the sketch for her group’s prosthetic design with technology teacher Brian Martin on Nov. 21.

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‘There’s no one like us in town’

The Dog House Minnesota in Farmington offers doggy daycare, boarding and grooming

by Jody Peters SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

There’s a reason dogs are known as man’s best friend.

From tiny lap dogs to giant Great Danes, most dogs are loyal companions.

But they also require a lot of care: exercise, grooming and attention, just to name a few.

It can be a challenge for pet owners to find time for their four-legged friends while juggling work and family obligations.

That’s where the Dog House Minnesota comes in.

The new pet care specialty shop, which opened Nov. 20 in Farmington, offers daycare, boarding, grooming and self-wash services.

“We take the hard part of owning a pet away. We do all the dirty work. When you get home, all you’ve got to do is cuddle with your pet,” said the Dog House Minnesota co-owner Niels Schapochnicof.

Schapochnicof, of Apple Valley, and co-owner Nicole Johnson, of Circle Pines, got the idea to open a doggy daycare about three years ago.

Schapochnicof, who owns a Bernese mountain dog named Ella, was having trouble finding a place that could take care of all his dog’s needs: grooming, daycare and so on.

He called his friend Johnson in the middle of the night, “Telling me that he had this brilliant idea of having a doggy daycare at midnight,” Johnson recalled with a laugh.

It seemed like a natural business venture for the two dog lovers. Like Schapochnicof, Johnson also owns a Bernese mountain dog named Bebe and has a Boston terrier named Ramona.

She has also blogged for Dog TV and has a blog about her own dogs, www. monabebe.com.

In addition to being dog owners, both co-owners have business experience.

Schapochnicof has his own home business and Johnson owns Seoul Salon in Roseville.

Road to opening Before opening, Schapochnicof and Johnson worked with the city to amend its commercial kennel ordinance.

Once they received approval for a conditional use permit from the Planning Commission in May, they began the work of renovating the space in the Farm-

ington Mall.

Though they originally looked at a space in St. Paul, Farmington seemed like it had a need for a business like the Dog House, Johnson said.

Schapochnicof added that Farmington is issuing more building permits and is projected to grow even more in the future.

“Farmington was pretty much uncharted territory for this type of business and because of the pace that the city’s been growing, … it was time for something like this in town,” Schapochnicof said.

The Dog House is fully staffed with about a dozen workers, and plans to expand the services it offers.

As they adjust to operating the new business, Johnson and Schapochnicof said they will offer training in the future.

They may also offer dog walking and pickup and drop-off to and from the Dog House.

First, they want to focus Photo by Jody Peters on their four main services, The Dog House Minnesota owners Niels Schapochnicof and Nicole Johnson opened their pet care specialty store then add other services as Nov. 20. Both are dog lovers; Schapochnicof owns Bernese mountain dog Ella and Johnson owns Bernese mountain needed. dog Bebe and Boston terrier Ramona. animals.

Services As for other services, The Dog House can people can choose to have board up to 17 dogs. Its their dogs groomed or wash daycare capacity is around their pets themselves.

40 dogs, depending on the The self-wash can be a size of the dogs. useful service for people It also accepts walk-ins who don’t have a tub, or for daycare. whose dogs resist bath time Dogs are welcome as at home, the owners said. long as they’re spayed or Owners also don’t have neutered and owners pro- to worry about cleaning up vide proof of vaccinations. the mess afterward, they Pets must also pass an said. Shampoo, towels, evaluation session proving brushes, professional dryers that they get along with and a high tub are all availother dogs. able at the self-wash station.

There can be a miscon“It’s like having your ception about the time and kid’s birthday party at commitment involved with Chuck E. Cheese. You pay a doggy daycare, Johnson fee, you have the whole mess said. done there and you just go People can choose to home. That’s the idea bedrop their pets off for as hind that,” Schapochnicof little as an hour, up to a said. full day or anywhere in beSelf-wash prices range tween. from $15-25 depending on “Daycare doesn’t have to the size of the dog.

Photo by Jody Peters break the bank,” Johnson Though the Dog House At the self-wash station, the Dog House Minnesota in Farmington provides shampoo, said. hasn’t been open long, towels, brushes, professional dryers and high tubs so dogs can get squeaky clean.

The Dog House’s prices Johnson said “The phone Photo by Jody Peters range from $5 for an hour has been ringing off the RIGHT: A couple of of daycare to $23 for a full hook,” and both owners canines enjoy playtime at day. The daycare is open are excited to pamper the the Dog House Minnesota. from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. pooches of Farmington.

The Farmington business for members and from 6:30 opened Nov. 20 and “We’re in Farmington to a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for non- stay,” Schapochnicof said. offers daycare, boarding, members. grooming and self-wash The Dog House is locatDaycare can take the ed at 923 Eighth St., Suite services. guilt out of leaving pets 915. Hours are 6:30 a.m.home all day, Johnson said. 7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 visit www.thedoghousemn.

It can also provide pets a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 8 com or call 651-344-7333. with extra stimulation or a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

Jody Peters can be reached exercise during cold winter To learn more about the jody.peters@ecm-inc. days, and helps pets social- Dog House, including a full at ize with other people and list of services and pricing, com.

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‘Well-rounded and wonderful’ Apple Valley man remembered for generosity

by Patty Dexter SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Those who knew Apple Valley’s Bob Knoch say he was always volunteering – whether it was helping out at his church or planning his high school class reunions.

He donated his time and energy to several organizations throughout his professional career, and that volunteerism didn’t stop after he retired.

One of the things that gave him the most satisfaction was his time volunteering with the DARTS Learning Buddies Program, which gave him a chance to work with elementary school students in Eagan. The children he interacted with affectionately called him “Grandpa Bob.” “He loved kids and it was just a good way for him to be an influence on young children,” Bob’s wife, Mariel, said. “They were always first-graders; they’re very precocious.

He just enjoyed it immensely.”

Bob died on Nov. 11 at the age of 86. A visitation is from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave. in Apple Valley. Another visitation is set for 10 a.m. and a memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at St. James Lutheran Church, 3650 Williams Drive in Burnsville.

He is survived by his wife, Mariel, whom he was married to for 64 years;

their three children, Jim (Kym) Knoch, Julie (Larry) Pierce and Jen Knoch (Tim Pearson); 11 grandchildren and eight greatgrandchilBob dren. “ W e Knoch can’t think of anybody who didn’t like him. He was always curious to get to know people,” his daughter, Julie, said.

Minnesota native Bob grew up in West St. Paul, graduating from South St. Paul High School in 1950. After high school, he enrolled in the University of Minnesota where he earned a B.A. in industrial relations upon graduating in 1954. He would also later earn a master of business administration from the U of M. He met his wife in 1952 while they were in college and they were married in 1954. Bob was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in Germany in 1955 and 1956 as part of the Army of Occupation after World War II, according to his family.

Mariel and Bob returned to Minnesota from Germany in 1956. They would live in Richfield for 10 years and in Burnsville for 20 years before moving to Apple Valley in 1986.

Bob worked in human resources for 35 years in the Twin Cities. He was a principal of the DCA/

Stanton Group; managing director of human resources at Piper Jaffray Companies and president of The Twin Cities Society for Human Resources. He retired in 1992 at age 59.

Throughout his career he was a president or board member of several organizations including the Human Resources Executive Council, Industrial Relations Center at the U of M, Midway Lions Club, Midway YMCA, St. Paul Rotary, Mount Olivet Lutheran Church and Bridging. He also planned several high school class reunions. “(He was) just a wellrounded and wonderful man because he was always giving – whether it be to his church, his family or his community,” his son, Jim, said.

Learning Buddies Mariel said Bob’s involvement with the Learning Buddies program happened during his retirement years. He heard about the program through a friend who was volunteering with it and thought it was something he could also do.

The DARTS Learning Buddies Program is offered in more than 212 classrooms in Dakota, Scott and Ramsey counties. It began in one school in 1997, and has since served 60,000 students and over 100,000 volunteer hours have been logged, according to the organization’s website. DARTS is a nonprofit that provides

News Briefs Job Transitions Group meets Catherine Byers Breet will present “Happy Holiday Handshaking” at the Dec. 4 meeting of the Easter Job Transitions Group.

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

Fare For All and the Shoe Bus at Easter Lutheran Easter Lutheran is hosting Fare For All and the Shoe Bus 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11.

Fare For All is a program selling packs of fresh produce and frozen meat

for up to 40 percent off grocery store prices. It’s a community-supported, budget-stretching program open to everyone.

Fare For All gives people who don’t need food support the opportunity to help just by purchasing the food to keep it less expensive.

The program purchases groceries from wholesalers and volunteers pre-package the food into packs.

The Produce Pack includes 16 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables for $10. There are two sizes of frozen meat packs: a Mega Meat Pack (eight to nine frozen meats) for $25 and a Mini Meat Pack (four frozen meats) for $11.

The December Hot Buy is the Holiday Pack,

which includes the following for $30: spiral ham, whole chicken, chicken drumsticks, mild Italian sausage, frozen mixed vegetables, frozen corn, meatballs and apple pie (items subject to change).

The Shoe Bus sells new and gently used shoes to raise funds to provide food to people in need.

Shoes are $2 for sizes 0-6.5 and $5 for sizes 7 and up.

For every pair of shoes sold, The Shoe Bus is able to feed a person with up to seven days of essential groceries.

Easter Lutheran Church is at 4545 Pilot Knob Road in Eagan (corner of Cliff and Pilot Knob roads). Everyone is welcome.

“He always had some fun stories to tell with the kids,” Julie added.

St. James

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Bob and Mariel were active members at St. James Lutheran Church in Burnsville since 1971.

Jim said his father was on several church committees and he was also in charge of planning events for the church’s 75th anniversary celebration in 2014.

The newspaper reported in a 2014 story that Bob and Muriel had been referred by the Rev. Paul Youngdahl at their former church, Mount Olivet in south Minneapolis. Youngdahl was high on one of his former associates, the Rev. Daniel Johns, St. James’ full-time pastor from 1967 to 1973.

“We visited on a Sunday, and the next night he came out and visited us, and we’ve been members ever since,” Bob, then 82, said in an interview with the newspaper. “St. James is such a hidden location that you had to get a referral or otherwise you’d never drive by it.”

Bob was a former church council president and Mariel worked in the church office for 23 years, the article said.

Bob Knoch listens to a Glacier Hills Elementary student read a book. Knoch volunteered for a few years in DARTS Learning Buddies Program. “personalized and profes- daughter, Jen. In one sional services for older book, Bob wrote that he adults and their loved volunteered one morning ones.” a week and students read “For over 20 years to him individually with DARTS Learning Buddies a book they selected. He Program has served Da- usually asked the students kota County communities questions about their pets, by connecting community hobbies, friends and other members with elementary topics after reading, or the students to work together students would make othon classwork, share ex- er comments to him. periences and learn from “Last year after readone another for one to two ing to me, a girl made the hours each week through- comment that her grandout the school year,” ac- mother was very old. I cording to DARTS. asked her if she thought Bob worked with the her grandmother was as program between 2005 old as I was. She respondand 2012 in Karen Col- ed by saying ‘Almost,’” bert’s classroom at Glacier Bob wrote.

Hills Elementary School Mariel said her husin Eagan, Mariel said. band got nearly 20 cards Colbert retired from Dis- from students during each trict 196 in 2012. school year that he volun- Patty Dexter can be reached patty.dexter@ecm-inc.

Bob recorded his life teered with Learning Bud- at com. memoirs in books and dies. Jim said he rememgave them to family mem- bers how much his father bers, according to his loved getting the cards.

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News Briefs Free throw shooting contest to be held Dec. 1 The Dakota County Elks Lodge 2832, in cooperation with the YMCA of Burnsville, will hold its annual Free Throw “Hoop Shoot” Contest on Dec. 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. The competition, to be held at the Burnsville Y,

is open to all boys and girls ages 6 through 13. The winners will be awarded medals and advance to the metro district “Hoop Shoot.”

Contestant age groups will be determined by their age as of April 1, 2019.

Elks Lodges across the country have offered this opportunity to youths in their communities for over

45 years. The national competition will be held in April 2019 in Chicago. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is the largest community service organization in the country and recently celebrated its 150th anniversary.

For more information visit http://www.elks.org/ hoopshoot.

The Burnsville Y is at Operation of the aeration 13850 Portland Ave S. systems may result in unsafe ice conditions on porof the lakes for the Three Rivers Park tions duration of the winter.

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Au pairs pack meals

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A group of about 50 au pairs and their local coordinators helped pack 225 boxes of food for children in need at Eagan-based Feed My Starving Children on Nov. 10. Jana Elmore, who helps coordinate the international au pair year-long stays that provide families with live-in child care, organized the food-packing event.

Religion Community meals at Grace Lutheran

org/worship-events. Shepherd of the Valley is located at 12650 Johnny Cake Grace Lutheran Church Ridge Road in Apple Valwill serve free community ley. meals on Mondays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17. Dining hall doors open at 5:30 p.m. Women’s Dinner is served from 6 to Christmas 6:30 p.m. luncheon These meals are for seThe Minnesota Valnior citizens, single-parent ley Christian Women’s families, families in transition and all others in the Connection will hold its surrounding community Christmas luncheon 11:30 seeking a healthy meal in a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, a relaxed atmosphere. Al- Dec. 13, at Valleywood though the meals are free, Golf Course, 4851 McAndrews Road, Apple Valley. donations are accepted.

Speaker Tina Young For more information, will share “Joyful Living call the church at 952432-7273. Grace Lutheran Surrounded by Grief.”

Church is located at the Young chose “life” by surintersection of Pennock rendering to the love of Avenue and County Road Jesus Christ. She found strength to go on living 42 in Apple Valley. a life of joy while dealing with grief.

Advent family Music will be provided by the Harbinger Quartet. dinner and Luncheon cost is $20. worship Reservations/cancellations Shepherd of the Val- by Dec. 7 to Jan at 651ley Lutheran Church is 434-5795 or tjmorse2@ hosting a special Advent comcast.net. Sponsored Family Dinner & Wor- by Stonecroft. ship series in December.

On Sundays throughout Advent (Dec. 2, 9, 16 and Christmas with 23), everyone is invited to Cantus in Apple dinner at 5 p.m., followed Valley by worship at 5:30.

Vocal ensemble Cantus This casual worship exbrings its Christmas with perience includes Christmas lessons and carols, Cantus concert to Sheplighting candles on the herd of the Valley LuAdvent wreath, Holy theran Church 7:30 p.m.

Communion, and a chil- Saturday, Dec. 15.

The ensemble presents dren’s activity table. All a modern take on the Fesare invited to come hungry for good food and good tival of Nine Lessons and Carols, re-imagined for tonews.

To learn more and see day’s world.

Highlights include Brithe menu, visit www.sotv. an Schmidt’s “O Magnum

Mysterium,” John Rutter’s December book “Gabriel’s Message,” Joni Mitchell’s “River,” and club at Berean The Berean Baptist AuFranz Biebel’s “Ave Mathors Book Club will meet ria.”

Tickets are $10-$32 at 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, www.cantussings.org or by Dec. 6.

Featured author Magphone at 612-435-0055. gie Combs will discuss her books, “UnsuperMommy:

Healing worship service at Easter Lutheran

Easter Lutheran Church offers a Healing Worship Service 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13.

People may find it difficult to find the heart to celebrate the holidays due to circumstances in their life, those of loved ones, or the community around them.

All are welcome to gather to heal the heaviness and allow the true light of the Christmas season to lift and lead them through the darkness.

The church is at 4545 Pilot Knob Road in Eagan.

Quiet Christmas Dec. 16 at Advent UMC Advent United Methodist Church, 3945 Lexington Ave. S., Eagan, offers a Celtic Contemplative service 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16. The worship experience features Northumbrian smallpiper Dick Hensold and offers comfort, hope, wholeness and renewal. Call 651454-3944 for more information.

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Business Calendar

Business Buzz Co-authors of ‘When Republicans were Progressive’ to speak The Dakota Regional Chamber of Commerce will host another in its Public Affairs Breakfast Series on Dec. 7, with the co-authors of “When Republicans were Progressive.”

Former U.S. Sen. Dave Durenberger and longtime Star Tribune political reporter and award-winning author Lori Sturdevant will talk about their book that recounts how the Republican Party dominated Minnesota’s politics for much of the state’s history.

The authors say today’s party is very different from the progressive Republican Party that came to power with Dakota County resident Harold Stassen as governor in 1938, when it had its heyday in the middle of the 20th century and faded into near obscurity by the 1990s. From the ideas and ideals of that dynamic political movement, they say sprang modern Minnesota’s success story.

Sturdevant was the editor of two books from former Republican Gov. Elmer L. Andersen – “A Man’s Reach” and “I Trust to be Believed.”

Andersen, who died in 2004, was the former president of ECM Publishers, which owned and operated Sun Thisweek and the Dakota County Tribune newspapers.

The Minnesota Health and Human Service Building is named after Andersen, along with libraries at the University of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

“When Republicans were Progressive” will be available for purchase.

Registration for the event will be 7:30-8 a.m. at the Lost Spur Golf and Event Center, 2750 Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan.

The breakfast buffet will start at 8 a.m. with the program to follow.

Cost is $25 for chamber members, $40 for non-members.

Register at https://dakotacountychamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/780977.

Morgan’s earns award

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Michael Goodman, left, and Michael Lynch from Morgan’s Farm to Table accepted the Restaurant Sustainability Award at the Minnesota Restaurant Association annual awards ceremony Nov. 19 in Coon Rapids. The restaurant does business in a way that preserves local family farms, utilizes minimal resources and is knowledgeable about the sourcing of all ingredients. It is located in the Best Western Premier Nicollet Inn in Burnsville. heating and cooling, in partnership with Amana, will donate 12 new furnaces to families in need through its “12 Days of Giving” campaign.

To participate, anyone may nominate themselves or someone else they feel is in need. Participants and nominees must share a story of why they should be chosen for a chance to win. To read the official contest rules and submit an entry, complete the online form at https:// www.genzryan.com/12days.

Qualifying nominees must own and reside in personal residences in Minnesota, within 40 miles of GenzRyan. Submissions close on Dec. 7. Winners will be announced daily Dec. 10-21.

Sensory-friendly Santa event at Burnsville Center

Burnsville Center will host a sensory-friendly Santa event 9-11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 2.

The event allows families with children with all spectrums of special needs to the tradition of a Genz-Ryan donates experience Santa visit, in a comforting 12 furnaces to environment prior to public hours. Accommodations are families in need made to support the sensory, Burnsville-based Genz- physical and developmental Ryan, a leader in plumbing, needs of this special audi-

ence.

Visits with Santa are always free. Space is limited and families are encouraged to reserve a time in advance at: https://bit.ly/2KDVrZi. Santa’s Workshop is located in the Macy’s Court.

Prime Therapeutics CEO to retire Jim DuCharme, president and chief executive officer of Eagan-based Prime Therapeutics, has announced his retirement.

DuCharme served as Prime’s president and CEO for nearly four years, and prior to that was chief financial officer for two years. He intends to continue as CEO until March 1, 2019, to provide Prime’s board of directors time for appropriate succession planning and leadership transition.

Under his leadership, Prime grew 30 percent in the past two years, inked a strategic alliance with Walgreens, earned accolades as a leader in drug cost management and as an employer of choice, gave back to the community, and marked its 20th anniversary.

A national search for a new leader will launch shortly.

Spevak earns designation Jessica Spevak, primary account manager of Apple Valley-based Butler & Associates Insurance Agency, has earned the Certified Insurance Service Representative designation following her successful completion of a comprehensive insurance education program sponsored by the Society of Certified Insurance Service Representatives.

The Society of CISR is a key member of The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research, a national provider of insurance and risk management education. This program is designed to serve a variety of individuals practicing insurance so they may better serve their clients’ needs and requirements.

Spevak has demonstrated her professional competence through the successful completion of the five CISR courses and corresponding exams that focus on all major fields of commercial casualty and property, personal residential and auto, personal lines, agency operations, life and health, and risk management.

Santa and reindeer at outlet mall Children can share their holiday wishes and take photos with Santa and his live reindeer 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 15, at Twin Cities Premium Outlets in Eagan.

More information is at www.premiumoutlets.com/ outlet/twin-cities.

Chamber hosts holiday luncheons The Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce will host holiday luncheons Wednesday, Dec. 12, and Thursday, Dec. 13, at Porterhouse Steak & Seafood Restaurant, 11211 205th St. W., Lakeville.

Registration is 11:30 a.m., followed by a noon lunch and program. The Lakeville South Encore Singers perform at the Dec. 12 luncheon and the Lakeville North Now & Then Singers perform at the Dec. 13 luncheon.

Reservations are required; seating is limited. Cost is $30 for members, $50 for nonmembers.

For more information, contact Amy Green at amy@ lakevillechambercvb.org.

To submit items for the Business Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ecminc.com.

Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce events: • Tuesday, Dec. 4, 7:30-9 a.m., Coffee Connection, IMAX Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo, 12000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley. Free. Information: Fabiana at fabiana@applevalleychamber.com.

• Thursday, Dec. 6, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Business After Hours, Bogart’s Entertainment Center, 14917 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley. Free. Information: Fabiana at fabiana@applevalleychamber. com.

• Wednesday, Dec. 12, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Annual Christmas Luncheon and Awards Ceremony, GrandStay Hotel, 7083 153rd St. W., Apple Valley. Cost: $20. Registration required. Information: fabiana@applevalleychamber.com.

Burnsville Chamber of Commerce events: • Tuesday, Dec. 4, 12-1 p.m., ribbon cutting (12:20 p.m.), Limitless Health MN, 14587 Grand Ave., Suite 110, 111, 112, Burnsville. Free. Information: Tricia Andrews at tricia@burnsvillechamber.com.

• Thursday, Dec. 6, 6-9 p.m., Burnsville Chamber Holiday Gala, Best Western Premier Nicollet Inn, 14201 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Cost: $50 per person; sponsorships available. Registration required. Information: Julie Smith at julie@burnsvillechamber.com.

• Wednesday, Dec. 12, 8-9 a.m., AM Coffee Break, location to be announced. Information: Tricia Andrews at tricia@burnsvillechamber.com.

• Friday, Dec. 14, 3-4 p.m., ribbon cutting, Bright Birch Real Estate, 12550 W. Frontage Road, Suite 206, Burnsville. Free. Information: Tricia Andrews at tricia@burnsvillechamber.com.

Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce events: • Thursday, Dec. 6, 8-9 a.m., Joint Coffee Break, Town Square Television, 5845 Blaine Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Open to all members. Free.

Registration required. Information: Nicole McCarthy at nmccarthy@dcrchamber.com.

• Thursday, Dec. 6, 3-4 p.m., ribbon cutting (3:30 p.m.), Mana Bakery, 2006 County Road 42 W., Burnsville. Free. Registration required.

Information: Nicole McCarthy at nmccarthy@ dcrchamber.com.

• Friday, Dec. 7, 7:30-9 a.m., Public Affairs Breakfast, Lost Spur Golf and Event Center, 2750 Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan. Speakers: former Sen. Dave Durenberger and political reporter Lori Sturdevant, authors of “When Republicans Were Progressive.” Cost: $25 members, $40 nonmembers. Registration required. Information: Diane Mavis at 651-288-9202 or dmavis@dcrchamber.com.

• Monday, Dec. 10, 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m., DCR Holiday Party, Rosemount Community Center, 13885 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Cost: $30 members, $45 nonmembers. Registration required. Information: Diane Mavis at 651-288-9202 or dmavis@dcrchamber.com.

• Wednesday, Dec. 12, 3-4 p.m., ribbon cutting (3:30 p.m.), Home 2 Suites by Hilton, 3939 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan. Free. Registration required. Information: Nicole McCarthy at nmccarthy@dcrchamber.com.

Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce events: • Tuesday, Dec. 4, 3:30 p.m., Lakeville Works Reception, Lakeville North High School.

• Wednesday, Dec. 5, 8-9 a.m., Morning Brew, Cracker Barrel, 17189 Kenyon Ave., Lakeville.

Registration required. Information: Amy Green at 952-469-2020 or amy@lakevillechamber.org.

• Wednesday, Dec. 12, and Thursday, Dec. 13, 11:30 a.m., Holiday Luncheons, Porterhouse Steak & Seafood, 11211 205th St. W. Cost: $30 members, $50 nonmembers. Registration required. Information: Amy Green at 952-469-2020 or amy@lakevillechamber.org.

Business networking group events: • Leads to Referrals Chapter of BNI meets 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Vivo Kitchen, 15435 Founders Lane, Apple Valley. Information: Helen Peterson, 952-412-0265.

• Sunrise Results meets Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. for networking and an 8-9 a.m. meeting at Vivo Kitchen, 15435 Founders Lane, Apple Valley.

Information: Tom Van Delist, 612-325-7275.

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Seniors Apple Valley The Apple Valley Senior Center, 14601 Hayes Road, is home to the following activities, which are organized and run by the Apple Valley Seniors and Apple Valley Parks and Recreation. The facility is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For information, call 952-953-2345 or go to www.cityofapplevalley.org.

Monday, Dec. 3 – Int. Line Dancing, 9:30 a.m.; Blood Pressure Checks, 9:30 a.m.; General Meeting, 10 a.m.; SR Meeting, 11 a.m.; Pool, noon; Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Happy Stitchers, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 4 – Quilting Bees (all day), 9 a.m.; Tuesday Painters, 9:30 a.m.; Speaker – World War II Women Code Breakers, 10 a.m.; Pool, noon; Cribbage, noon; Pinochle, 12:30 p.m.; Hand & Foot Cards, 1 p.m.; Table Tennis, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 5 – Donated Bread, 9 a.m.; Yoga – Intermediate, 9:45 a.m.; Morning Stretch, 10 a.m.; Velvet Tones, 10 a.m.; Yoga – Beginner, 11 a.m.; Pool, noon; Bowling at Apple Place Bowl, noon; First Edition Book Club, 1 p.m.; Gather Around Music, 1 p.m.; Mahjong, 1 p.m.; Dominoes, 1 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 6 – Beg. Line Dancing, 9:15 a.m.; Beginner Tai Chi, 9:30 a.m.; Computer 101, 9:30 a.m.; Tap, 10 a.m.; Int. Line Dancing, 10 a.m.; Advanced Tai Chi, 10:30 a.m.; Pool, noon; Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Table Tennis, 1 p.m.; 500, 1 p.m.; Recreated Cards, 1 p.m.; Color & Chat, 1 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 7 – Men’s Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.; Women’s Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.; Defensive Driving, 9 a.m.; Morning Stretch, 10 a.m.; Women’s Pool, 11 a.m.; Men’s Bowling at Apple Place Bowl, noon; Members Bingo, 12:30 p.m.

Burnsville The Burnsville Senior Center is located in the Diamondhead Education Center at 200 W. Burnsville Parkway. Call 952-707-4120 for information about the following senior events.

Monday, Dec. 3 – Sunrise Stretch, 8:30 a.m.; Cribbage, 9:30 a.m.; Fit Fun, 10:15 a.m.; Pinochle, 12:45 p.m.; Defensive Driving Class, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 4 – Fit Fun, 10:15 a.m.; Scrabble, 10:30 a.m.; Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Line

Dancing; Defensive Driving Class, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 5 – Woodcarvers, 8 a.m.; Sunrise Stretch, 8:30 a.m.; Cribbage, 9:30 a.m.; Tai Chi, 11 a.m.; 500, 12:45 p.m.; Defensive Driving Class, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 6 – Crafters, 9 a.m.; Foot Clinic, 9 a.m.; Health Insurance Council, 9 a.m.; Fit Fun, 10:15 a.m.; Fun & Friendship (program, entertainment, lunch, cards and bingo), 11 a.m.; Light Tour, 3:15 p.m.; Defensive Driving Class, 5:30 p.m.; Wood Carving, 6 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 7 – Sunrise Stretch, 8:30 a.m.; Painting, 9 a.m.; Knitters, 9:30 a.m.; Men’s Breakfast, 9:30 a.m.; Hand & Foot, 12:15 p.m.

Eagan The Eagan Parks and Recreation Department offers programs for seniors in the Lone Oak Room at the Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway. Call 651-675-5500 for more information.

Monday, Dec. 3 – Defensive Driving, 8 a.m. to noon; Zumba Gold (Oasis), 9 a.m.; Mahjong, 9 a.m.; Zumba Gold Toning (Oasis), 10 a.m.; Fit for Life (Oasis), 11 a.m.; Netflix, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 4 – Quilting, 9:30 a.m.; Euchre/500, 12:45 p.m.; Book Club No. 1, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 5 – Coffee, Games and Conversation, 9 a.m.; Cribbage, 9 a.m.; Chair Zumba Gold (Boardroom), 11:30 a.m.; Hand & Foot, 12:45 p.m.; Defensive Driving, 5:309:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 6 – Dominoes, 9 a.m.; Bridge, 12:45 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 7 – ESB Meeting, 9 a.m.; Tabata Gold (Oasis), 9:15 a.m.; Zumba Gold (Oasis), 10:15 a.m.; S/B/Y (Oasis), 11:10 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m.

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

Monday, Dec. 3 – Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Line Dance, 9:30 a.m.; Dulcimer Club, 10 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10 a.m.; Recycled Cards, 12:30 p.m.; 500 Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Kindness Rocks, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 4 – XaBeat, 9 a.m.; Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; The Perfect Letter, 10 a.m.; Wood Carving, 1 p.m.; Pickleball, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 5 – Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Fitness Center Orientation, 9:30 a.m.; “Holiday Inn,” 9:45 a.m.; Health Insurance Counseling, 10 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10 a.m.; Recycled Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Coloring Group, 1 p.m.; Bridge, 1 p.m.; Yoga, 5 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 6 – Zumba Gold, 9 a.m.; Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Pinochle, 12:30 p.m.; Pickleball, 5 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 7 – Coffee Cafe, 8:30 a.m.; XaBeat, 9 a.m.; Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Cribbage, 10 a.m.; Lakeville Brewery, 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Monday, Dec. 3 – Sunrise Partners, 8 a.m.; Bridge, 9 a.m.; Woodcarving, 9 a.m.; Bone Builders, 9:30 a.m.; 500, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 4 – Coffee at Cub, 8 a.m.; Bid Euchre, 9 a.m.; Open Painting, 10 a.m.; Blood Pressure Checks, 11 a.m.; Monthly Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 5 – Sunrise Partners, 8 a.m.; Canasta, 10 a.m.; “Holiday Inn” Trip to Chanhassen, 10 a.m.; Quilting Club, 1 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 6 – Cribbage, 9 a.m.; Bone Builders, 9:30 a.m.; Pinochle, 1 p.m.; Yoga, 1 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 7 – Euchre, 9 a.m.; Woodcarving, 9 a.m.; Free Movie Friday, 1 p.m.

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

Lakeville All Lakeville Area Active Adults events are held at Lakeville Heritage Center, 20110 Holyoke Ave. Call 952-985-4620 for information.

Monday, Dec. 3 – Yoga, 8:15 a.m.; Computer Tutoring, 9 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; Texas Hold ’em and Mahjong, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 4 – Dominoes and Poker, 9 a.m.; Happy Feet, 9 a.m.; Book Club, 10 a.m.; Day Old

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Wednesday, Dec. 5 – Yoga, 8:15 a.m.; Line Dancing, 9 a.m. to noon; Poker and Hearts, 9 a.m.; “Holiday Inn” at Chanhassen, 9:30 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; SS Strength & Balance, 11 a.m.; Pinochle,

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Thursday, Dec. 6 – Classic Voices Chorus, 9 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; Red Hat Chorus at Villages of Lonsdale, 10:30 a.m.; Classic Voices at the Fountains, 11 a.m.; SS Strength & Balance, 11 a.m.; SS Cardio & Strength, noon; Euchre, Hand & Foot, noon; Quilting Group, 1 p.m.; Beg.

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District 196 gets ‘clean’ audit opinion

by Patty Dexter SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Even as Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District officials spend the 2018-19 school year planning for anticipated cuts over the next three years, the School Board learned that the district ended the 2017-18 fiscal year on some positive notes.

The School Board discussed a financial audit report conducted by the district’s auditor CliftonLarsonAllen for the 2017-18 school year on Nov. 19. The firm issued a “clean” audit opinion.

The audited general fund revenues for 2017-18 were $365,880,597 and expenses were $358,047,311. The district ended the year with an unrestricted fund balance of 10.18 percent of total expenditures, according to the presentation.

The audit found no compliance issues in the firm’s review of accounting standards for

laws, regulations, contracts and grants, and in an audit or student activity funds.

There were no negative findings in a review of the district’s internal controls over financial reporting or in a single audit of the major federal programs that were tested.

One compliance issue was reported for a late payment of a bill, said Michelle Hoffman of CliftonLarsonAllen.

When discussing open enrollment for students, Hoffman noted that District 196 continues to have more students that are choosing to open enroll into the district. In 2018, about 2,223 students open enrolled in, while about 1,411 students open enrolled out.

“You’re in that trend that more are coming in than going out and enrollment has gone up the last few years, about 400 students from last year,” she said.

Hoffman said the total num-

ber of meals served to students dropped by about 54,000 between 2017 and 2018. That figure had been steadily increasing since 2014.

Director of Finance and Operations Jeff Solomon said participation in school meals is higher this school year. Participation appears to be up at the secondary level and “holding steady” at the elementary level.

“I think we’ve made some targeted effort to increase that secondary. We’re pushing out information about free and reduced lunches, looking at our offerings,” Superintendent Mary Kreger added.

Hoffman noted that a la carte options offered by districts are not considered a full meal under government regulations. Some students may be choosing more a la carte offerings, which means the food service fund revenues are shifting. Solomon said this makes sense for what the district

is seeing with the 2018 total for the number of meals served.

“I know our a la carte last year was very strong, so that’s probably been what’s happened and there’s been more a la carte decisions,” Solomon said.

The report examined the district’s expenditures per student in 2016, 2017 and 2018, and compared those to 2017 figures for all Minnesota districts, the seven-county metro area and districts with enrollment greater than 4,000.

According to the report, District 196 is spending less on district and school administration and support services than the comparison categories. In 2018, District 196 spent $917 per student while the 2017 figure for all districts was $1,049 per student, seven-county metro area was $996 per student and $955 per student for districts with more than 4,000 students.

The district also is spending

less than the three comparison categories for pupil support services, which includes transportation. In 2017, the three categories each spent over $1,000 per student while District 196 spent $833 per student in 2017 and $891 per student in 2018.

District 196 spent more per student than the three comparison categories in 2017 and 2018 in areas such as regular instruction and vocational instruction.

The district’s spending per student was close to the spending amounts in the comparison categories for 2017 and 2018 for special education instruction and instructional support services, according to the report.

“If you really dive into this, there’s some real measures of efficiency and it also measures of prioritization too,” Solomon said.

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

Education District 196 hires new coordinator of Food and Nutrition Services Spencer Fischer has been hired to be the new coordinator of the District 196’s Food and Nutrition Services Department.

Fischer comes to the district from Eastern Carver County Schools, where he has served as assistant director of the Nutrition Services Department since 2012 and was site manager at Chaska High School from 2008 to 2012. Prior to joining Eastern Carver County Schools, Fischer managed the Red Lobster restaurant in Bloomington from 1998 to 2008.

In his new position, Fischer will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Food and Nutrition Services Department, which employs approximately 200 people.

Last year, the department served approximately 3.6 million school meals, including breakfast and lunch, at 31 school sites.

“I am passionate about preparing nutritious and great tasting food options for students, and making sure they are well fed and ready to learn,” Fischer said. “The food and nutrition services program in District 196 is nationally recognized and I want to continue that tradition of excellence.”

Fischer has a bachelor’s

degree in hotel and restaurant administration from S o u t h we s t State University and Spencer earned a Fischer graduate certificate in management of child nutrition programs from the University of Southern Mississippi.

Fischer will replace Wendy Knight, who is retiring after a 24-year career in District 196, including the last 20 years as coordinator of the Food and Nutrition Services Department.

DCTC, Inver Hills drive $334.6 million in economic activity

County and the south metro’s success,” said Michael Berndt, interim president.

The study, which included the 30 colleges and seven universities of the Minnesota State system, was conducted by Parker Philips, a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in economic impact analysis.

Nichole Parker, a principal partner at Parker Philips, said, “Economic contribution analysis is an objective way to measure the significance of an organization in the state and regional economy. It is a tool that policymakers can use to inform their decisions. The colleges and universities of Minnesota State clearly make a major contribution to their local, state, and regional economies.”

Other notable findings on DCTC and Inver Hills: • $19.7 million in state and local revenue.

• $1.3 million in community contributions annually.

• More than 1,500 graduates annually.

For more information on the broader study, visit: http://www.minnstate.edu/ IMPACT/#pagecontent.

Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College generate $334.6 million in economic impact per year, according to an economic contribution analysis commissioned by Minnesota State. The study further concludes that the economic activity of the two south metro colleges supported or sustained 2,881 jobs in the region.

Area residents “DCTC and Inver Hills play an essential role earn honors in growing the region’s Three area residents economy. The colleges of- and Minnesota State fer a powerful range of Mankato students were educational opportunities recently honored for their that contribute to Dakota

high academic achievement by the Chi Iota chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society.

Apple Valley resident Shane Wallick, Burnsville resident Stephanie Cecere-Black and Lakeville resident Cody Castonguay were awarded lifetime membership certificates and membership pins in a ceremony Nov. 2.

Wallick, an English major, is the son of Michael and Michelle Wallick and a 2012 graduate of Trinity School at River Ridge.

Cecere-Black, an English major and an employee at the BestBuy Corporate Office, is the wife of Ian Black and mother of Andrew, Graelynn, Kieran, and Liam.

Castonguay, a film and media studies major, is the son of Cheryl and Jay Castonguay and is a 2016 graduate of Lakeville High School.

District 191 receives innovation award for pathways at BHS For the third time in three years, BurnsvilleEagan-Savage School District 191 has been awarded a Local Government Innovation Award by the Humphrey School of Public Affairs for the creation of career pathways for all students at Burnsville

High School.

The school was among five recipients in the school category of the 12th annual awards.

Schools, cities, townships, counties and Native nations can apply for the award each year. A panel of judges consider submissions for their creativity, sustainability and collaboration.

“This year, like every other, we’re struck by the innovation that’s happening in Minnesota. It’s always evolving, which is inspiring for the judges to see,” says Jay Kiedrowski, senior fellow at the Humphrey School’s Public and Nonprofit Leadership Center and LGIA program lead. “The exciting part is sharing all of this innovation with the broader community in hopes that they see opportunities in these innovative models to apply to their own communities.”

All students at Burnsville High School participate in College and Career Pathways that prepare them for their futures, provide college credit and/ or industry certifications, and enable over 200 business leaders to partner with teachers and students for relevant learning.

“Burnsville reimagined the high school experience,” said Kathy Funston, the district’s director of strategic partnerships and pathways. “Instead of

registering for courses and checking off requirements, students select scaffolded, interdepartmental courses within 14 distinct pathways based on their interests, goals, and opportunities for future success.”

All pathways are offered within the school building so that no student is denied access or opportunity to a unique, engaging and rewarding high school experience.

District 191 has received three other Local Government Innovation Awards: 2017: Shaping Success for All Students: Financial Literacy, Career Pathways, and Business Partnerships – Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Public School District.

2016: Sioux Trail Elementary for cultural proficiency was overall category winner and received $5,000.

2009: Burnsville High School awarded for the partnership with the city of Burnsville that created the state-of-the-art TV studio at the school.

Eagan senior promoted at St. Thomas Academy Eagan resident Joseph Motzel, a senior at St. Thomas Academy, has been promoted to cadet lieutenant colonel. He was named brigade operations officer (S3).

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Heritage Library and License Center to expand Temporary space opens at Lakeville City Hall

by Kayla Culver SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The Dakota County Heritage Library and license center opened a temporary location while it is under construction.

Lakeville City Hall is currently the interim location of the library and license center. Construction on the library began Monday, Nov. 5, and Nov. 10 at the license center.

According to Dakota County Library Director Margaret Stone, Dakota County looks at each of its facilities on a rotating schedule and when it was time to look at the Heritage Library, needed improvements were noticed.

“We hired an architecture firm and they took a look a the community and how it’s growing – especially in Lakeville. Then they looked at the need within the library,” Stone said.

An online survey was posted by Dakota County in the spring of 2017 to gain further insight on the public’s feelings regarding the library in its current state, its services and physical environment.

The survey found that the public was looking for more comfortable seating, an overall larger space and better acoustic separation between quiet and noisy areas. It also found that 73 percent of respondents visited the library at least once a month, 22 percent

visited weekly and 84 percent of visitors go to the library because it is near their home.

The building was built in 2000 and since then, no renovations or improvements have been made.

Stone added that since the community is continuing to grow and the building had not been upgraded, additions are needed.

According to the needs assessment, larger public meeting rooms and spaces, a bigger children’s area, more acoustic separation, an automated materialshandling system and a larger license center are all aspects of the library and license center that need to be improved. The county agreed to make those changes.

“The interior will look quite different than it does now,” Stone said.

The current meeting and community room will be expanded from 1,000 square feet to approximately 1,500 square feet, which will allow for about 40 more seats during author events or other community attractions.

“This should really help when the library has an author in, a children program or a community group meeting,” Stone said.

The children’s area will be expanded. It will become a place where children are allowed to explore, play and be noisy.

Library staff acknowledge

they know many people go to the library for a quiet place to work, which is why they are adding a glassed in space called the quiet zone. The space will be designated as a noisefree spot where individuals or groups can choose to work.

The library will also include more individual and group work spaces out on the floor as well as a creative work area where makers can come to use the 3D printer, convert work to digital files and work on projects.

“The makers’ space is included in some other libraries … We will also hold classes there that are messier like an art class because there won’t be a carpeted floor,” Stone said.

Photo submitted The license center will This is the design of the exterior view from the southwest of the Heritage Library and also be expanding. Ac- License Center. cording to Stone, the license center is often at capacity and more space is needed in order to properly assist customers. The presents center will be expanding by 75 percent.

The total budget for improvements to the library and the license center approved is $5,080,000.

For more information visit https://www. co.dakota.mn.us/libraries/ HoursLocations/Heritage/ Pages/improvement-project.aspx.

Kayla Culver can be reached at kayla.culver@ecm-inc. com.

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St. Joseph Catholic Church parishioner Frank O’Connor says U.S. military veterans often don’t brag about what they did while in the service.

It’s common for veterans keep the stories of their time in the armed forces to themselves or to a tight-knit group of other veterans.

But it’s been widely believed that telling these stories is important for that service to be honored, but also learned from and develop new connections with family members and younger generations.

That was the idea when organizers of the Parishioner Military Wall of Honor at the church in Rosemount set out to create a lasting tribute to the sacrifices past and present parishioners have made while serving in the U.S. military.

“There are many members of the parish who have served, many of them in dangerous times,” Wall of Honor committee member O’Connor said.

He says the wall is a good teaching moment for younger generations.

It allows people to talk about what happened in times of previous wars when young men were either drafted or volunteered after they graduated from high school.

“I think they are proud that they are being recognized,” O’Connor said.

“I see many people on Sundays taking a picture there.”

O’Connor said the project has started many conversations among veterans and their family members.

“People are looking at the different names of people, and they ask: ‘Are you on there? When did you serve?’ ” O’Connor said the Wall of Honor is special because it carries the names of people like Harold Koepner, who was a belly gunner on a B-24 bomber that was shot down during World War II. Fortunately for the crew, the plane was able to land in Allied territory, and the soldiers were able to rejoin their units.

It’s stories like these that O’Connor says he would like to document and put them in a book and a digital format that

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Committee members for the Parishioner Military Wall of Honor at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rosemount assembled the tribute this year, and it was dedicated on Veterans Day. could be looked up using a computer kiosk next to the Wall of Honor.

When the group started the project this spring, they didn’t know what the Wall of Honor would look like. What they did know is that they wanted it completed by Veterans Day 2018.

“We finished it a week before Veterans Day,” O’Connor said.

The Wall of Honor had its dedication and blessing by the Rev. Paul Kammen on Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11.

After the initial idea was forwarded, a core group of volunteers started researching what other such tributes looked liked in area American Legions, VFWs and churches.

O’Connor said the final design aimed to be something that was dignified and kept work needed to maintain it to a minimum.

It was decided that the honored veterans would each receive a name plate that included their years of service and their branch of the military.

Committee volunteers were recruited through church bulletins, and they started working a table before and after church services in an effort to raise money and distribute applications that veterans and their families could fill out to have a veteran recognized on the Wall of Honor.

Once they settled on a design, committee members Tom Neumann built the case and Jack Gillespie organized the process to have the nameplates engraved and installed.

Early in the process, committee member Joe Armitage made a request

of Arlington National Cemetery to have a flag that was flown at the cemetery in Virginia sent to the church for use in the Wall of Honor.

The flag that appears with the case was flown at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Aug. 8, 2018.

“It was the committee effort that made it successful,” O’Connor said.

The wall currently includes the names of 170 past and current parishioners who served in the military.

O’Connor says that he expects many more names to be added now that the case has been put on display.

It has the capacity to include 600 names, which O’Connor says should be able to accommodate new requests for many years to come.

The Wall of Honor includes the names of three Civil War soldiers who were buried at the precursor of the St. Joseph Cemetery at Highland Cemetery.

Other conflicts that are represented on the wall are World War I, World War II, the Vietnam War, the Korean War, along with more recent military conflicts in the Middle East.

“Everyone seems to be happy with the design,” O’Connor said. “I think people are impressed with the numbers.”

Those who are interested in recognizing a veteran on the wall should contact the Parish Office at 651-423-4402.

Tad Johnson can be reached at tad.johnson@ecm-inc. com.

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The Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board has elected Mark Lofthus as chair and Pam Oeffler as vice chair.

Lofthus is the economic development director for Dakota Electric, based in Farmington. Oeffler is human resources director at Smead Manufacturing Company in Hastings. “I am honored to be selected for this position, and to work with private, nonprofit and public sector board members on the incredibly important mission of matching job seekers with employers,� Lofthus said. “Increased opportunities for career development, training and engaging untapped pools of workers are essential if we are to have a healthy economy.�

The Workforce Development Board oversees employment programs within Dakota and Scott counties including at WorkForce Centers in Burnsville, West St. Paul and Shakopee. It consists of 27 members representing the public and private sectors. For more information, call 651-554-5633 or visit www.dakotacounty. us and search “Workforce Development Board.�

Kermes joins Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board The Dakota County Board of Commissioners appointed Darren Kermes to the Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board on Nov. 6. Kermes will represent the public-education sector.

Kermes is superintendent of schools for the Southwest Metro Intermediate District, which provides career and technical education, special education, adult basic education, educational services for treatment facilities and alternative education services. Previously, Kermes was the special education director for both the New Prague Area Schools and Austin Public Schools, and also was supervisor of the Minnesota Department of Education Division of Accountability and Compliance. “Preparing students to transition from school to work is a critical and core element of Southwest Metro Intermediate District’s mission and the driving force behind my continued desire to work in this field,� Kermes said. “The Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board helps to fulfill that mission by helping people gain employment. I’m excited to be a part of that movement.�

Kermes has a bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, policy studies from Syracuse University, a master’s degree in educational psychology from the University of Arizona, and holds a law degree from the University of Arizona.

He is a board member of the Minnesota Association of School Administrators, Minnesota Administrators for Special Education, the Southwest Metro Education Foundation and the Minnesota School Safety Technical Assistance Council. He volunteers as a youth soccer, softball and baseball coach.

The Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board oversees employment and training programs in Dakota and Scott counties. It is a state leader in developing innovative programs administered through WorkForce Centers in Burnsville, Shakopee and West St. Paul.

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Traditional holiday fun at Dazzle Day

by Jody Peters SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Those in need of a little holiday spirit will find plenty at Dakota City Heritage Village in the coming weeks.

For the first two weekends in December from 1-8 p.m., the historic village and museum will host its annual Christmas in the Village event.

Families can explore the village and see how people celebrated Christmas in the early 1900s.

There will be carolers, horsedrawn trolleys and costumed volunteers who demonstrate cooking on a woodstove, woodworking and more.

On Saturday, Dec. 1, Dakota City will partner with the Farmington Business Association for Dazzle Day. This is the second year in a row that the two organizations have partnered for Dazzle Day. Previously, Dazzle Day was a community celebration that the FBA organized.

But after a couple of years of bad weather and struggles to find a location for the event, the FBA decided to reach out to Dakota City, FBA president Josh Solinger said. “(Christmas in the Village) is wonderful. They put on an amazing event. And I just

thought rather than us both using our resources separately, if we can use them together to make one awesome event, it’d be beneficial to both of us,” Solinger said.

The event worked out well last year, he said. This year’s event will be similar.

There will be a community tree lighting at 5 p.m., Christmas carolers and free cookies and cocoa.

Of the roughly 80 FBA members, 15 businesses have contributed specifically to Dazzle Day, Solinger said.

Like last year, the FBA will have a business lighting competition.

The idea is to create a holiday theme throughout the city, Solinger said. The winning business will receive the use of a party bus from Carlson Lines.

Last year, businesses like Pizza Man and Dakota County Lumber were putting up new decorations almost every day, he said.

He noted that the response has been “kind of tepid” this year, but said the FBA will still provide a bus tour of decorated locations in Farmington.

“This year, it’s probably just going to be more of just a tour through downtown. It’s still really cool because (Carlson Lines) really decks out the bus

with Christmas, and it’s just anThe Ahlberg Hall lobby feaother fun thing to pair onto the tures a feather tree, which was a event,” Solinger said. type of artificial tree created by the Germans in the early 1900s.

Christmas in the Village “When everybody was cutFolks can also take part in ting down trees for Christmas, Christmas in the Village activi- they were finding that the trees ties during Dazzle Day, as well were getting used up, so they as Dec. 2, 8 and 9. made a beautiful tree out of This year’s theme is “Christ- feathers,” Kennedy said. mas Traditions of the NationaliThe history behind some ties of the early 1900s.” other holiday decorations is exDifferent buildings in the vil- plained, too. lage reflect different nationaliFor example, the McMenomy ties.

House doesn’t have a Christmas For example, the McMeno- tree because 1900s-era Irish setmy House will reflect Irish tradi- tlers trimmed their houses with tions and the Harris House will holly and ivy instead. reflect English traditions.

“It was because everybody, The library will have Scandi- no matter how rich or poor they navian decorations and the print were, they could all decorate the shop will have Scottish decora- same,” Kennedy said. tions.

All kinds of nationalities will Doreen Kennedy, vice presi- be represented in the schooldent of Dakota City’s board of house, according to Kris Akin, directors and member of its pro- the president of Dakota City’s gram committee, said there will board of directors. be a variety of handmade items In the schoolhouse, people for sale as well. can make a link to add to the Dakota City’s Tuesday community paper chain, she Morning Ladies group made said. homemade dish scrubbers, ear“That’ll be kind of a symbolrings and other items. ic gesture of them coming as a They also made traditional visitor to add to the community games from the early 1900s, like paper chain,” Akin said. tic-tac-toe with corn bags and a Other activities include music clothespin drop game. in the church from 2-8 p.m. each She added that each build- day, and daily performances of ing’s decorations are authentic “A Christmas Carol” by Chilto the time period. dren’s Castle Theater at 4 and 6

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There will also be volunteers demonstrating in the blacksmith shop and print shop.

Other volunteers demonstrate old-fashioned cooking or are descendants of Dakota County settlers.

The volunteers are what make the village come alive, Akin said.

“That whole link of storytelling and sharing I think is what makes the whole event so special,” Akin said.

Though the annual event takes place in Farmington, it draws people from well outside the city limits, she said.

Some have come from as far as Stillwater or Rochester, or even Hudson, Wisconsin, to visit the village during Christmastime.

“We were very surprised at how far people come. … And a lot of times they’re with family: grandma and grandpa, aunts and uncles or a group of friends, and they’re starting to make it their tradition to celebrate at Dakota City,” Akin said.

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Sports Lightning prepare to take on all challengers Defending girls basketball champs have strong group of guards

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In March, Eastview walked off the Target Center court as Class 4A girls basketball champion after a furious rally against Hopkins in the state final.

On Saturday, some of that fury might reside with the Royals, who have waited about eight months for another shot at the Lightning. They play the feature game of the Breakdown Tip-Off Classic at 6 p.m.

Saturday at the Lindbergh Center at Hopkins High School.

The Royals are a tall, athletic squad. Eastview is re-making itself after graduating three starters from an undefeated state championship team.

The Lightning are aware of Hopkins’ incentive in Saturday’s game, but they’re more interested in seeing if they’re on the right path toward having another chance to win the state championship.

“Our motto this year is, ‘Do more, say less,’” senior guard Macy Guebert said.

“So we’ll prepare as best we can, do what we need so we don’t have to say anything else.”

After graduating forwards Megan Walstad (the 2017 Miss Basketball award winner now playing at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) and Mariah Alipate (now playing for St. Cloud State), the Lightning have turned into a guard-oriented team. Seniors Guebert, Emma Carpenter and Lauren Glas, along with sophomore Cassidy Carson, are the top returnees. Carpenter, who has signed with Minnesota Crookston, and Guebert, who signed with South Dakota, were starters last season. Glas has signed to play soccer at North Dakota, and Carson is likely to land at a Division I school in a few years. Glas and Carson came off the bench for the Lightning last year, with Carson scoring 11 points in a 6863 victory over Hopkins in the state final.

Cassidy Carson of Eastview drives past a White Bear Lake defender at last weekend’s tournament at Hamline University.

Photos by Mike Shaughnessy

Eastview forward Jordan Morris goes to the basket against Mounds View during a girls basketball tournament at Hamline University last weekend.

At last weekend’s Pat Paterson Invitational at Hamline University, Eastview coach Molly Kasper started a four-guard lineup in one game and a threeguard, two-post lineup in the other. Both lineups produced as Eastview beat Mounds View 66-32 last Friday and White Bear Lake 54-37 on Saturday.

“I like our small lineup, and it’s not even necessarily a small lineup when you have Cassidy starting as a 6-footer,” Kasper said.

“Emma is 5-10, 5-11, and Macy is 5-10. It’s a nice, long, big guard lineup, compared to some teams in our conference. Speedwise and defensively it’s an advantage.”

Carpenter is a returning starter at point guard.

Several other Lightning

players can handle the ball, and Carson had five assists in each game at the Hamline tourney.

“I think (Carson) is going to have a breakout year. We’re really excited about what she can do,” Kasper said. “Most important, she cares about being a good teammate.”

Senior Jordan Morris and junior Brynn Schwantz are forwards.

Reserves include seniors Lindsey Wilson and Lauren Carlson, both guards.

Eastview was not shy about shooting threepointers last season, but it might be a bigger part of the Lightning’s offense this season. They made 12 threes in each game at the Hamline tournament. Guebert made eight threes in the victory over

White Bear Lake and finished with a game-high 28 points.

“I expect it to be a huge part of our offense,” Kasper said of the threepoint shooting. “I don’t think we’ll be the Houston Rockets, shooting 60 of them a game. But we made over 40 percent as a team last weekend, so it wasn’t just Macy Guebert even though she had a phenomenal shooting night Saturday. Everyone can be around that 40 percent mark.”

At some point, opponents will try to take away the three-point shooting, but “we’ll still have plenty of opportunities to attack, hit a mid-range (jumper) or finish at the basket,” Kasper said. “I really hope we’ll be versatile, like we

were last year. As much as we wanted to get it inside last year, we were still a good three-point shooting team.”

Although Kasper said the Lightning had too many defensive breakdowns last weekend to suit her, the fact remains neither opponent reached 40 points. Man-to-man defense will be the staple, but the coach said the team should have the ability to use multiple defenses. That should be tested Saturday against Hopkins, which features point guard Paige Bueckers, regarded as one of the nation’s top recruits in the class of 2020.

Rebounding can be an issue for any guardoriented team. The Lightning say they are working on that. “We have a lot of guards working on crashing the glass on offense so we can be a strong rebounding team,” Guebert said.

Glas, who Kasper said is probably the shortest player in Eastview’s rotation, had 12 rebounds against White Bear Lake.

“We averaged over 10 offensive rebounds over the weekend and it wasn’t just one person, it was a group,” the coach said.

“We were getting a lot of rebounds because we

boxed out. It wasn’t just the ball falling into our laps. We had girls who paid attention to the little things, the fundamentals.

“We play Hopkins on Saturday, and they have great height at every position. But if we box them out they have to go over our back, and we’re fine with that.”

The Lightning spent some of their preseason talking about how some things needed to change because of the new lineup – but how other things needed to stay the same.

“We talked in the first week about how we’re a different team but the culture has to be the same,” said Kasper, who is 86-12 as Eastview’s head coach.

“Emma (Carpenter) has had to be a leader on the court, and now she’s taking on a much more vocal lead in regard to the other stuff.

“Emma, Macy and Lauren have been on JV/ varsity since ninth grade.

They don’t want to leave next year and have the team fall apart. They want to know we’re going to be successful again.”

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

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A busy Saturday afternoon at AVHS

Photos by Mike Shaughnessy

Just because it was Thanksgiving weekend didn’t mean local high school teams had the whole weekend off. Apple Valley’s girls basketball and hockey teams played Saturday afternoon in adjacent facilities at Apple Valley High School. (Left) The Eagles’ Mykel Parkam goes up for a rebound in the basketball team’s 61-35 victory over Park of Cottage Grove. (Above) On the ice at Apple Valley Sports Arena, the Eagles’ Grace Lankas (21) fends off a poke check by Eden Prairie forward Bridget Bullis. Eden Prairie won the non-conference girls hockey game 4-2.

TAGS South gymnasts earn medals at Glitz & Glam meet The TAGS South Level 4 and 5 teams competed at the Glitz & Glam meet Nov. 10-11 in Bloomington. Richfield Gymnastics Club was the meet’s host.

Katelynn Qualy of Hastings led the Level 4 team on vault with an 8.45 and a third-place medal. Kendall Benedict of Farmington also took third in her age division with 8.35 and Gabi Buck of Rosemount scored 8.3.

On uneven bars, Olivia Guptill of Eagan scored 8.7 to finish third. Rounding out the top three for TAGS South were Benedict with an 8.55 and Clare Draine of Prior Lake with an 8.4.

Avery Swanson of Apple Valley scored 9.5 on balance beam, landing her at the top of the podium.

Placing second was Jayden Kvam of Farmington with a 9.175, with Benedict close behind at 8.95.

Buck led the team on floor exercise with 9.225 and a third-place finish.

Kvam and Benedict scored 9.15 and 9.1.

Benedict was second in the all-around with 34.95 and Qualy finished third with 34.275.

Benedict, Buck, Reagan Chappell of Lakeville, Draine, Guptill, Kvam, Isabelle Labeau of Burnsville, Qualy, Madison Snyder of Eagan, Swanson, and Adeline Walker of Eagan qualified for the Minnesota State Champions to be held at the State Fairgrounds on Dec. 7-9.

Sydney DuBay of Lakeville, Hailey Feucht of Rosemount and Arden Housen-Woodbury of Apple Valley also competed for the TAGS South Level 4 team at the Glitz & Glam meet.

Mia Islas of Rosemount led the Level 5 team on vault with 8.925.

Holly Kiecker of Lakeville and Camille Mirfakhraie of Eagan rounded out the top three with 8.775 and 8.75.

Moving to the top of the podium on uneven bars was Kiecker with 8.725. Nicole McGraw of Hastings landed in third place with 8.425 and Taylor DeBettignies of Hastings finished with 8.35.

Kiecker took gold on balance beam with 8.9.

McGraw and Islas finished in 3rd place within their age divisions with

8.85 and 8.625.

Kiecker also finished first on floor exercise with 8.975. McGraw tumbled for an 8.55 and Islas took

third place in her age group with 8.45.

TAGS South had two Level 5 all-around champions, Islas with 34.175

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Woman on cellphone pleads guilty in traffic fatality, injuries Hoefs drove vehicle through stop sign before crash

by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

A 57-year-old Oronoco woman pleaded guilty on Monday to two counts of gross misdemeanor reckless driving and two counts of misdemeanor careless driving in connection with an Oct. 22, 2016, fatal crash that killed Brenda Travis, 78, of Rochester, and caused serious injuries to three others in Randolph Township.

Lori Janine Hoefs was originally charged on June 21, 2018, with two felonies and two gross misdemeanors of criminal vehicular

operation. All the charges included the additional description of “gross negligence.”

Sentencing guidelines for those charges ranged from no jail time up to 15 years and $10,800 to $36,000 in fines.

Judge Jerome Abrams ordered a pre-sentence investigation Monday and scheduled the sentencing for Feb. 7 in Hastings.

It is not known what the sentencing guidelines are for the amended charges.

Hoefs told investigators that she was unfamiliar with the area and holding her cellphone in

speaker mode while talking to a friend when she drove through a stop sign on County Road 88 prior to the crash at about 10:20 a.m., according to the criminal complaint.

Prior to County Road 88’s westbound junction with Highway 56, a sign indicates there is a stop sign ahead along with pavement markings that read “stop ahead,” according to the criminal complaint.

It was reported that Hoefs did not stop, brake or make any evasive maneuvers with her vehicle prior to the crash.

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Brenda K. Travis, a passenger in the Camry, was killed in the crash, while the driver, her brother, Glen W. Travis, 81, of Dodge Center sustained

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Erica A. Myking, 36, of Burnsville, the driver of the Edge, suffered an ankle injury, while her passenger, Renee C. Piersas, 36, of Bloomington, sustained a gash to her head, according to the State Patrol and the criminal complaint.

The drivers and passengers were all wearing seat belts and the airbags in the vehicles deployed on impact.

Road conditions were dry at the intersection, which is east of Randolph and northwest of Lake Byllesby in southwest Dakota County.

In a press release, Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom expressed his sympathy to the family of Brenda Travis and wishes for the ongoing recovery of the other individuals in-

jured in this crash.

According to an April 2017 “Wired” magazine report, Zendrive, a driving analytics company, found drivers are using their phones on 88 percent of their journeys. The average driver spends 3.5 minutes on the phone per one hour trip, according to the analysis using sensor data from more than 3 million drivers and 5.6 billion miles of trips. Wired reports that a two-second distraction increases the risk of crashing by 20 percent.

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Man charged after burglary A 28-year-old Minneapolis man has been charged after allegedly attempting to burglarize a home and breaking into another.

Demetrios Louis Carter has been charged with second-degree burglary of a dwelling and second-degree attempted burglary of a dwelling. The first charge is a felony with a maximum sentence of 10 years and/or a $6,000 to $20,000 fine. The second is a felony with a maximum sentence of five years and/or a $3,000 to $10,000 fine.

His next court hearing has been set for 9 a.m.

Dec. 13 in Dakota County District Court.

According to a criminal complaint, police believe the following occurred: The Apple Valley Police Department was dispatched at 3:04 p.m. Nov. 21 to a residence in Apple Valley for a burglary report. The victims told officers that someone had entered their home and stolen various items including cameras, jewelry and cash while they were not at home. Video surveillance from the home captured a photograph of the suspected burglar and a white Jeep Grand Cherokee was also seen in the video. A large rock was found outside.

Earlier that same day, the police department

took other reports of a suspicious white SUV parked in driveways. One reporting party watched as a man got out of the SUV and walked around the back of a residence. A loud bang was heard.

The person and vehicle were gone by the time officers arrived, but a window was broken out of the back of the home. A rock was found inside the residence near the broken glass. The Edina Police Department recovered a stolen white Jeep Grand Cherokee on Nov. 22 after the vehicle stopped, but the driver fled on foot.

The driver was apprehended and identified as Carter. He was arrested.

An officer who reviewed a photo from surveillance footage believed that Carter was the man in the video of the Apple Valley residence. A search warrant was executed on the white Jeep driven by Carter and officers found a passport, cameras, medication, jewelry, iPads and a laptop belonging to the victims. Drug paraphernalia was also found in the vehicle.

Carter allegedly denied doing anything in Apple Valley. He was then shown a photograph from the victim’s surveillance system and he admitted it was him, according to court documents.

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There are nearly 20 youths waiting to be matched with a mentor. Training and support are provided. Find out more at an information session 4-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Robert Trail Library in Rosemount. RSVP to jpkinship@ aol.com. Visit www.kidsnkinship.org for more information.

really get together and shut off social media and cellphones just for a little bit and experience a traditional holiday event like Christmas in the Village offers and like our community Christmas tree lighting offers,” Solinger said.

To learn more about Christmas in the Village and to purchase tickets, visit www.dakotacity.org or call 651460-8050. Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for 3-12 year olds. Admission for children 2 and younger is free.

Tickets can also be purchased at the gate. Dakota City is located at 4008 220th St. W., Farmington.

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by Kayla Culver SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The 17-year-old identical twins, Carlie and Chloe Beatty, continue to fill their days with their passion for gymnastics and dog sledding.

The Lakeville residents first began gymnastics when they were 3 years old and their interests expanded when their parents, John and Cheri Beatty, brought home their own team of sled dogs a few years later.

Carlie and Chloe are currently preparing to compete in the Beargrease dog sled race and collegiate level gymnastics at University of WisconsinStout in 2019. Between school, training and taking care of their 15 dogs, the girls’ schedules are full but they enjoy every moment of their busy daily

routine.

Although Carlie and Chloe share the same interests and compete on the same team, they both enjoy different aspects of their sports. When it comes to gymnastics, Carlie chooses to express herself and push her abilities to the next level on the floor, while Chloe focuses on the vault.

“When you’re on the floor, you can really give it your all and see what you’re capable of. You can go your hardest. Beam is more mental,” Carlie said.

Dog sledding allows Carlie and Chloe to lead their own team of dogs, but they root for each other as team members on their gymnastics team.

“We push each other because we both want to be good, but we want to beat each other as well as support each other,”

Chloe said.

Chloe adds that training for gymnastics and dog sledding can overlap.

“Gymnastics helps your balancing when you’re on the sled,” she said.

The end results are also what Chloe and Carlie enjoy about their training. Seeing all their work pay off when they’re either out on the gymnastic mats or taking their team of dogs on a 10-mile ride is part of what keeps them motivated.

“Dog sledding is really fun because when you finally get to go to a race and finally get to compete, it’s like showing everyone what you can do,” Chloe said.

owed through August 16, 2017.

7. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in the same Amended and Restated Declaration and granted by the owner in taking title to the premises subject to said Amended and Restated Declaration and pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§515B.3-115 and 515B.3-116, said Lien will be foreclosed by the sale of said property by the Sheriff of Dakota County, at the Dakota County Sheriffs Office, Dakota County Law Enforcement Center, 1580 Highway 55, Lobby S-100, Hastings, MN 55033, on January 18, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at public auction to the highest bidder, to pay the amount then due for said assessments, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorney’s fees as allowed by law.

8. The time allowed by law for redemption by the unit owner, his personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale. The date and time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on July 18, 2019, if the account is not reinstated or the owner does not redeem from the foreclosure sale.

REDEMPTION NOTICE THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES 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 MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. 9. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 6, 2018 Attorneys for Garrett Square Association Chestnut Cambronne PA Gretchen S. Schellhas, Esq. (#195595)

Chestnut Cambronne PA 17 Washington Avenue North, Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55401-2048 (612) 339-7300 Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek November 30, December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018, January 4, 2019 883759

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Kayla Culver can be reached Chloe and Carlie Beatty have dedicated their time to training their dog sledding teams at kayla.culver@ecm-inc. and training for gymnastics competitions. The identical twins will be competing in gymnastics at a collegiate level next fall as well as the Beargrease dog sled race in com.

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Legals NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 1. Default has occurred in the terms and conditions of the Amended and Restated Declaration for Garrett Square Association (hereinafter the “Association”) dated May 13, 1992 and recorded as Document No. T261860 on August 12, 1992, in the Office of the Registrar of Titles of Dakota County, Minnesota, and also, pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 515B.3-116, covering the following property in Dakota County: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Residential Unit No. 502 and Garage Unit No. 37 in Condominium No. 36, Garrett Square Condominium Homes, Dakota County, Minnesota STREET ADDRESS: 14630 Garrett Avenue, Unit 502, Apple Valley, MN 55124 TAX PARCEL ID NO. 01-81401-01-158 2. Pursuant to said Amended and Restated Declaration, there is claimed to be due and owing as of November 6, 2018, from Steven S. Gauw, title holder, to the Association, a Minnesota non-profit corporation, the amount of $9,796.00 for unpaid association assessments, late fees, attorneys’ fees and costs, plus any other such amounts that will accrue after November 6, 2018, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of collection and foreclosure which will be added to the amount claimed due and owing at the time of the sale herein.

3. No action is now pending at law or otherwise to recover said debt or any part thereof.

4. That all pre-foreclosure requirements have been met.

5. The owner has not been released from the owner’s financial obligation to pay said amount.

6. The Amended and Restated Declaration, referenced above, and Minn. Stat. §§515B.3-115 and 515B.3-116 provide for a continuing lien against the property. There is a Notice of Lien dated August 17, 2017 and filed in the office of the Dakota County Registrar of Titles on August 22, 2017 as Document No. T781612 reflecting amounts

MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes, 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

ASSUMED NAME: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices North Properties PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 7700 145th Street West Apple Valley, MN 55124 NAMEHOLDER(S): Midwest Preferred Realty, Inc. 7700 145th Street West Apple Valley, MN 55124 Lovejoy Realty, Inc. 7700 145th Street West Apple Valley, MN 55124 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

DATE FILED: November 26, 2018 SIGNED BY: Michael T. Browne Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek November 30, December 7, 2018 883212

CITY OF APPLE VALLEY ORDINANCE NO.1050 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY, AMENDING CHAPTER 155 OF THE CITY CODE RELATED TO IMPERVIOUS AND BUILDING COVERAGE ON ONE- AND TWO- FAMILY LOTS AND SHORELAND OVERLAY DISTRICT The following is the official summary of Ordinance No. 1050 approved by the City Council of Apple Valley on October 11, 2018: Chapter 155 of the City Code is amended to address maximum impervious surface area and building coverage area regulations. The amendments add the definition of impervious surface and amend definitions for building coverage, lot coverage and paved surface.

The amendment adds maximum impervious surface area requirements for one-family detached and two-family dwellings properties.

The building coverage regulations are amended to be replaced with maximum impervious surface area requirements in zoning districts for one-family detached and two-family dwellings. Shoreland Overlay District regulations are amended to reduce the allowed maximum impervious coverage to conform with State law.

A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at the office of the City Clerk at the Apple Valley Municipal Center, 7100 147th Street W., Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124.

Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek November 30, 2018 882158

CITY OF APPLE VALLEY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED PRELIMINARY PLAT IN THE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Municipal Center, 7100 147th

Street West, on Wednesday, December 19th 2018, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible.

The purpose of the meeting is to hold a public hearing for a preliminary plat. Said hearing relates to property generally located at the northwest corner of Cedar Ave and 153rd Street West and legally described as: Lot 2, Block 1, Apple Valley Square 4th Addition, Dakota County, Minnesota.

Together with any easements as set forth in that certain Declaration, dated October 1, 1982, recorded November 12, 1982 as Document No. 611320; as amended by First Amendment to Declaration dated June 11, 1986, recorded June 30, 1986 as Document No. 732565 in the Office of the County Recorder in and for Dakota County, Minnesota.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that these proceedings are instituted upon the petition of Interstate Development Corporation.

All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard at said time and place.

DATED this 26th day of November, 2018. /s/ Pamela J. Gackstetter City Clerk Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek November 30, 2018 881684

CITY OF APPLE VALLEY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED PRELIMINARY PLAT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN THE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Municipal Center, 7100 147th Street West, on Wednesday, December 19th 2018, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting is to hold a public hearing for a preliminary plat and Conditional Use Permit for a Class II Restaurant. Said hearing

relates to property generally located at the northwest corner of Cedar Ave and CSAH 42 and legally described as: That part of Lots 1, and 3, Block 1, Levine Subdivision No. 2, according to the plat thereof, lying West of the East line of the West Half of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 28, Township 115, Range 20, Dakota County, Minnesota.

And Lot 4, Block 1, Levine Subdivision No. 2, AND Lots 1 and 3, Block 1, Levine Subdivision No. 2, EXCEPT that part lying West of the East line of the West Half of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 28, Township 115, Range 20, Dakota County, Minnesota.

And Perpetual nonexclusive driveway easement contained in Driveway Easement dated March 22, 1990, filed April 25, 1990, as Document No. 935418.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that these proceedings are instituted upon the petition of Interstate Development Corporation.

All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard at said time and place.

DATED this 26th day of November, 2018. /s/ Pamela J. Gackstetter City Clerk Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek November 30, 2018 881686

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Monroe Crossing brings its traveling Bluegrass & Gospel Holiday Show to Lakeville for a performance 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Tickets are $30 general admission and $26 balcony. Call 952-985-4640 or visit LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com for more information.

Rosemount students to stage ‘Shrek The Musical’ Rosemount High School Theatre Arts presents “Shrek The Musical” 7 p.m. Dec. 6-8 and 2 p.m. Dec. 9 in the RHS Performing Arts Center, 3335 142nd St. W., Rosemount. A free senior citizen preview is 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5.

The production is a rousing fairy tale adventure of an ogre turned unlikely hero with a wise-cracking donkey, a feisty princess, a short-tempered villain, a cookie

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“Shrek The Musical” is a Tony Awardwinning musical based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film.

Tickets are $9 for adults, $7 for senior citizens and $5 for students. Tickets can be purchased at seatyourself.biz/rhstheaterarts.

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The Dakota Valley Symphony and Chorus will present G.F. Handel’s “Messiah” 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, in the Masquerade Dance Theater at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville.

Maestro Stephen J. Ramsey and chorusmaster Tucker Moore will unite the symphony and chorus to present a large selection of movements, including favorites such as “For unto us a child is born” and the “Hallelujah” chorus.

Featured vocalists include: Maria Jette, soprano; Krista Costin, mezzosoprano; Gary Briggle, tenor; and Jake Endres, bass.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors age 60 and older, $5 for students. Purchase tickets at the box office, by phone at 800-982-2787 or online at Ticketmaster.com.

The Dakota Valley Symphony and Chorus is a nonprofit volunteer arts organization that has served orchestral and choral performances to Minnesota’s Dakota County since 1986.

For more information, visit www. ames-center.com/dakota-valley-symphony.

Trinity at River Ridge performs ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ Dakota County residents starring in Trinity School at River Ridge’s production of “Arsenic and Old Lace” include Kirubele Adbebe, Andrew Calcutt, Peter Carlson, Jessica Cooper, Nathan Demlow, Annalise Gruber, Malena Hall, Michael Kisch, Jae Kwon, Charles Marble, Monica Nicklaus, Matthew Olson, William Pickett, Carolyn Rausch, Annika Swanson, Abigail Walter and Kyriaki Willard.

This comedy is the story of the Brewster sisters, two sweet old ladies with a not-so-sweet plan to “help” the lonely old men of Brooklyn.

Performances are 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 19, and 1 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 20, at the school, 601 River Ridge Parkway, Eagan. Admission is free.

For more information, visit trinityriverridge.org or call 651-789-2890.

South of the River Band’s holiday concert is Dec. 9 Photo submitted

The West Point Parents Club of Minnesota packed and shipped 245 care packages to U.S. soldiers in all service branches on Saturday, Nov. 3. The club is seeking donations to offset overseas shipping fees as well as costs for items in the care packages. Contact Nikki Jackson, the mother of Rosemount High School graduates Grant (attending the U.S. Military Academy at West Point) and Adam Jackson (who attended the U.S. Air Force Academy), at njag@frontiernet.net for more information.

The South of the River Community Band will present a holiday concert 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Presbyterian Church of the Apostles, 701 E. 130th St., Burnsville.

The band will play a selection of holiday music including several classics, some traditional songs with a

twist and an original arrangement of “O Holy Night” by co-director Jeremy Morgan.

This concert is free and open to the public.

The South of the River Community Band works in a collaborative effort with Independent School District 196 Community Education. The band rehearses most Sundays (September through June) from 4:30-6 p.m. at Black Hawk Middle School in Eagan. For more information and a full concert schedule, visit www. southoftheriverband.org.

‘An Old Fashion Christmas’ in Lakeville The Lakeville Area Community Band will ring in the season with “An Old Fashion Christmas” 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center.

Under the direction of Janice Differding, the band will play a collection of Christmas melodies. Ticket price includes complimentary holiday treats; cash bar will be available. The theater will be set cabaret style. Tickets are $15 general admission table seating; $10 reserved balcony seating.

For more information, visit LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com or call 952985-4640.

VocalEssence performs in Apple Valley VocalEssence Chorus and Ensemble Singers present their Welcome Christmas concert 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley.

VocalEssence performs the crème de la crème of Christmas premieres over the past 49 years and looks toward the future with world premieres by screen and stage composer Nico Muhly and two new carols by winners of the 21st annual Welcome Christmas Carol Contest.

Tickets are $20 at vocalessence. org.

Rosemount Cinema offers holiday classics Marcus Theatres Rosemount Cinema is bringing back the classics this holiday season. Titles and dates for the Holiday Classic Series are: • Nov. 30-Dec. 6: “Elf,” rated PG; “Home Alone,” rated PG; “It’s a Wonderful Life,” rated PG. • Dec. 7-13: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” rated PG-13; “The Polar Express,” rated G; “Miracle on 34th Street,” rated PG. Admission is $5. For show times and to purchase tickets, visit www.

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Saturday, Dec. 1 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.

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Sunday, Dec. 2 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, water. Goodwill offerings accepted.

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Geared for students and parents. Free. Information: 651450-2900.

Tuesday, Dec. 4 What the 2018 Elections Really Meant, 6-8 p.m., Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville. Discuss the 2018 U.S. elections and learn about the strategies, candidates and campaigns, and the impact they will have on the Trump presidency and the 2020 elections. Presented by David Schultz, Hamline University professor of political science. Free. Information: 952891-0300.

Wednesday, Dec. 5 Open house, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Faithful Shepherd Catholic School, 3355 Columbia Drive, Eagan. Information: Jen Claude at 651-262-2898 or www.fscsmn.org.

Friday, Dec. 7 Forever Wild Family Friday: Night Noise, 7-8:30 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Try a nighttime scavenger hunt with your ears. Bring a headlamp or flashlight. All ages. Free. Information: www.co.dakota.mn.us/ parks.

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Obituaries

Colleen Margaret DeLong

Joanne â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joâ&#x20AC;? Marie Workman

Colleen Margaret DeLong, age 89 of Burnsville, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Arbor Lane in Burnsville.

Colleen was born on June 3, 1929 in St. Cloud, the daughter of Raymond and Erma (Peters) Braun. She married Herman DeLong on June 3, 1950 in St. Paul.

Colleen loved her large family dearly and enjoyed volunteering for Bridging, Loaves and Fishes and St. John the Baptist funeral luncheon committee. She was also a member of the St. Elizabethâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guild.

She is survived by her husband, Herman; children, Mary Mayer, Terry (Tom) Singewald, Deb (Eugene) Crandall, Pat (Jim) Reilly, Tim (Andrea) DeLong, Margaret DeLong, Jeanine (Chris) Ryan, Bill DeLong; 24 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; sister, Eleanor (Thomas) Kozlowski.

Colleen is preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Erma Braun; infant daughter, Margaret; grandchildren, Julie Crandall and Shane Waldvogel; siblings, Kathleen, Margaret, Raymond, Frederick and David Braun.

Visitation was Monday, November 26, 2018 from 9-10:45 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. all at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4625 West 125th St., Savage. Private interment St. John the Baptist &HPHWHU\ %XUQVYLOOH ,Q OLHX RI Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV PHPRULDOV preferred to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.

Arrangements with McNearney-Schmidt Funeral and Cremation, Shakopee, 952-445-2755. Condolences may be shared at www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com.

Joanne â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Joâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Marie Workman (nee Goltz) of Burnsville passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina.

Jo was born March 30, 1940 and raised on a turkey farm in Waterville, MN. After high school, Joanne attended nursing school and entered the workforce as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was a nurse for over 40 years, 26 of those spent at Oxboro Clinic in Bloomington..

Joanne married Dennis Workman on September 9, 1961, and together they had two daughters and one son.

They moved to Burnsville, MN in 1969, where Jo resided the rest of her life.

Joanne is survived by daughter Kyle Hreha (Al); daughter Kelly Decker (Mel); son Konr (K.C.) Workman; grandchildren Justin Hreha, Darren Decker (Brittany) and Kaylin Faust (Tyler); great-granddaughters River Faust and Lucy Decker (on the way); sister Betty Steiner (Jim), nephew Andrew Steiner, many cousins and wonderful friends.

She was preceded in death by her former husband Denny and her parents, Willard and Inez (Roemhildt) Goltz.

Funeral Service is 11:00 AM Saturday, Dec 1, 2018 at Crossroads Church 17671 Glacier Way, Lakeville, MN with visitation starting at 9:30 AM. Interment Sakatah Cemetery, in Waterville, MN 2:30 pm (12/1). In lieu of Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV PHPRULDOV SUHIHUUHG Condolences: www.whitefuneralhomes.com White Funeral Home Burnsville 952-894-5080

Dennis Peter Walter

Dennis Peter Walter, age 84, of Lakeville formerly of Farmington passed away peacefully on November 26, 2018 with his family at his side.

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Metro Republican Women breakfast meeting, 8:30 a.m., Mendakota Country Club, Mendota Heights. Cost: $20 members, $25 nonmembers, $15 students, in advance.

Walk-in cost: $25. Information: metrogopwomen.org.

Frozen Frolic Fat Bike Race, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, Savage. Time-trial format, 10to 14-mile singletrack loop. Divisions: menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, U-17.

Helmet required. Cost: $15 preregistered at 763-559-6700; $20 race day.

Citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Climate Lobby of Dakota County, 10:30 a.m., Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville.

Information: Deborah Nelson at deevee@charter.net or https:// citizensclimatelobby.org.

Sunday, Dec. 9 Winter bazaar, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eastview High School, 6200 140th St. W., Apple Valley.

Sponsored by the EVHS competition cheer team. LuLaRoe, Thirty-One, photo booth, jewelry, clothing, gifts, crafts and food. Free admission.

Ongoing Marriage Encounter weekend, Dec. 8-9, Mt. Olivet Conference and Retreat Center, Farmington. Information: www.marriages.org or 651454-3238.

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-thedarkness-walks.

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 952-890-

7623 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 someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 1, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Old Country Buffet, 14150 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 3, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fairview Ridges Hospital, 201 E. Nicollet Blvd., Burnsville. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 4, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Burnsville Alternative High School, 2140 Diffley Road, Eagan. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 4, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 10970 185th St. W., Lakeville. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rasmussen College, 3500 Federal Drive, Eagan. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 5, 12-6 p.m., Culverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 3445 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary Lane, Eagan. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 6, 12-6 p.m., Mt. Olivet Assembly of God Church, 14201 Cedar Ave. S., Apple Valley. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 6, 1-7 p.m., St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4625 W. 125th St., Savage. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 7, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Easter Lutheran Church â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

By The Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 8, 10:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 10, 12-6 p.m., Qdoba, 1298 Promenade Place, Eagan.

Memorial Blood Centers will hold the following blood drive. Call 1-888-GIVE-BLD (1888-448-3253) or visit mbc.org to make an appointment or for more information. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 4, 3:30-7:30 p.m., Life Time Fitness, 1565 Thomas Center Drive, Eagan.

The Easters to perform Christian country musicians in the Easter family will perform Eastertime at Christmastime for another installment of the Lakeville-based Minnesota Gospel Opry on Saturday, Dec. 8, at 5 p.m. in the Oak Grove Middle School Auditorium, 1300 W. 106th St., Bloomington.

Jeff and Sheri Easter and their family joined the Opry about three years ago in what was one of the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most successful concerts.

The Easters are an award-winning duo, having earned Dove Awards, Grammy nominations, appearances on the Gaither Homecoming Series and

the Grand Ole Opry.

After thirty-three years of music and marriage, Jeff and Sheri continue to encourage hearts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we perform, we want people to leave a little different than when they came in,â&#x20AC;? Sheri Easter said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want them to have a great time smiling, laughing, crying, and healing. We want them to know God loves them and that He is in control.â&#x20AC;?

To listen to their music go online to https://tinyurl.com/ydfpue5l.

Purchase advance tickets for $25 at brownpapertickets.com or call 1-800838-3006. Tickets are $30 at the door.

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

Auditions Expressions Community Theater will hold auditions for “Peter Pan and Wendy” 6-8 p.m. Dec. 3-4 at Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Information: www.minnesotaplaylist.com.

The Front Porch Players will hold auditions for “On Golden Pond” 6-9 p.m. Dec. 9-10 at Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, room 202, Rosemount.

Information: rosemountarts. com/front-porch-players.

Comedy Louie Anderson, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $32.95-$102.95 at the box office, 800-982-2787 and Ticketmaster.com.

Dance “A Minnesota Nutcracker,” presented by Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8; 1 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $24-$39 at the box office, 800-982-2787 and Ticketmaster.com.

Events Holiday Art Sale and Empty Bowls Fundraiser, noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 9, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Proceeds benefit local food shelves. Information: LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com.

Christmas in the Village, 1-8 p.m. Dec. 1-2 and 8, and 1-7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Dakota City Heritage Village, Dakota County Fairgrounds, 4008 220th St. W., Farmington. Weather permitting. Cost: $7 ages 13 and older, $4 ages 3-12, free ages 2 and younger. Information: www. dakotacity.org.

Old Fashioned Holiday at Holz Farm, 12-3:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 2, 4665 Manor Drive, Eagan. Free. Information: https://www.cityofeagan.com/ old-fashioned-holiday.

Exhibits Open house by photographer Irene Wesee, 1-3 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 2, Heartbeat Performing Arts Center, 7661 145th St. W., Apple Valley.

Minnesota Artists Association Fall Juried Member Exhibition runs through Dec. 1 in the Ames Center art gallery, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville.

Information: ames-center.com.

Norman Crouch, photographer, and Jim Keefe, cartoonist, exhibit runs through December at the Steeple Center gallery, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Information: rosemountarts.com.

“Navigating Impossible” acrylic painting exhibit by Annie Young runs to Jan. 2, 2019, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center gallery, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Information: LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com.

Music Pink Floyd “Dark Side of the Moon” and other Floydian Tales with Johnny James and the Hall Of Fames, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $35, $31 balcony at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com.

Lorie Line: “Lord of Lords,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, and 3

and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $59 at the box office, 800-892-2787 or Ticketmaster.com.

Monroe Crossing, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $30, $26 balcony at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com.

Christmas at the Steeple Center, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount.

Variety show theme: “Santa’s Christmas.” Tickets: $18 adults, $15 RAAC members and children 12 and under. Information: rosemountarts.com.

VocalEssence Welcome Christmas concert, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 1, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley. Tickets: $20 at vocalessence.org.

Handel’s “Messiah,” presented by Dakota Valley Symphony and Chorus, 2 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 2, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Blvd., Burnsville. Tickets: $20 adults, $15 seniors, $5 students at the box office, 800-982-2787 and Ticketmaster.com.

AVHS band concert (symphonic, wind ensemble, small ensembles), 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, Apple Valley High School. Information: 952-4318200.

LSHS winter band concert, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, Lakeville South High School.

Information: 952-232-3300.

Relativity the Band, 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $8 at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter. com. Part of First Thursday Pub Night.

ENCORE 2018: “Home,” presented by Eagan High School, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, senior preview; 7 p.m.

Dec. 7-8, 13-15; 3 p.m. Dec. 9. Tickets: $9 adults, $7 senior citizens, $5 students at seatyourself.biz/eaganhs, at the box office 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. school days beginning Dec. 3 and one hour prior to each performance.

Information: 651-683-6964.

BRAVO 2018: “The Forecast!” presented by Eastview High School, 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 5, senior preview; 7 p.m. Dec. 6-8, 13-15; 2 p.m. Dec. 9. Tickets: $9 adults, $7 senior citizens, $5 students at seatyourself.biz/evhs. Information: 952-431-8900.

Bells of the Bluffs, handbell ensemble, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 8, Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Free. Information: 651-480-1200.

“An Old Fashion Christmas,” presented by the Lakeville Area Community Bank, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville.

Tickets: $15 tables, $10 balcony at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter. com.

VISTA Christmas concert, 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, Visitation School, 2455 Visitation

Drive, Mendota Heights. Information: 651-683-1700.

The Easters, 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, Oak Grove Middle School Auditorium, 1300 W. 106th St., Bloomington. Presented by Lakeville-based Minnesota Gospel Opry. Tickets: $25 at brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006; $30 at the door.

Rosemount Community Band presents “Our Hometown Christmas Concert,” 4 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail.

Performance doors open at 2 p.m., and free tickets will be handed out to the first 200 people on a first-come, first-served basis. A non-perishable food item donation for the 360 Communities Food Shelf or a cash donation to the Rosemount Community Band will be accepted. 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.

“It’s A Wonderful Life,” presented by Lakeville South High School, 7 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 1, and 2 p.m. Dec. 2. Information: 952-232-3300.

“Shrek The Musical,” presented by Rosemount High School, 7 p.m. Dec. 6-8 and 2 p.m. Dec. 9. Tickets: $9 adults,

$7 seniors, $5 students at www. district196.org/rhs/theatrearts.

“A Christmas Carol Radio Play,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14-15 and 2 p.m. Dec. 16, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $15, $12 ages 60 and older at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com.

“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical,” 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $38-$73 at the box office, 800982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com.

Workshops/classes/other Tinkergarten, a play-based, outdoor learning experience for children ages 18 month 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 952898-3163.

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, 952-2558545 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/.

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