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Apple Valley www.SunThisweek.com NEWS Local woman honored Apple Valley’s Robin Peterson has earned Coldwell Banker’s highest honor during national convention. Page 3A

OPINION Balancing interests In order for the Minnesota economy to grow, the state needs to address how to grow jobs in rural areas. Page 4A

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Leadership attracts students to magnets Oak Ridge and Echo Park elementary schools integrate ‘Leader in Me’ for second year by Amy Mihelich SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

This winter, students in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District will learn about angles through programming robots, develop observational skills by traveling outside to chart weather changes and create their own news broadcast. Although a teacher will be present, the students will take responsibility for their own learning through leadership roles. All of these activities are taking place at District 196 magnet elementary schools, Oak Ridge and Echo Park. This is the second year these two schools have operated as magnets. Oak Ridge Elementary School

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Fourth-graders look at pond water samples under a microscope in the Ology Lab at Oak Ridge Elementary. Students spend time studying the environment outdoors and indoors all year long. of Leadership, Environ- nities. ment and Health Sciences Magnet schools use and Echo Park Elementa- the same curriculum as ry School of Leadership, all other schools in DisEngineering and Technol- trict 196 in areas of sciogy provide students with ence, math, language arts unique learning opportu- and social studies, but

they work through a concentrated focus or theme. Through that theme, the schools offer innovative ways to meet students’ learning goals. Currently, District 196 has six magnet schools: five elementary and one middle school. Students from any area of the district can apply to attend, and if admitted, the district will provide transportation. Students from outside the district may apply as well. The enrollment period for these schools ends this winter for 2018-19, and already the magnet schools are reflecting on the current semester gearing up for the next year. The two newest magnet schools are both working to incorporate their theme of leadership into

their other themes. Both schools placed a heavy focus on leadership during the 2016-2017 school year, their first year as a magnet. Teachers and staff helped students build leadership skills inside and outside of the classroom through the “Leader in Me” program, a school transformation process built from Stephen Covey’s “7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” The children’s version teaches students seven pillars of leadership such as “Begin with the End in Mind,” “Think Win-Win” and “Synergize.” To help them focus on their goals, each classroom has a mission statement, and each student See LEADER, 9A

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Triple Espresso is celebrating 23 years of laughs as it is in the midst of a holiday run at the Ames Center in Burnsville. Page 21A

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The Eastview Chamber Choir gave a heart warming performance at the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Luncheon and Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at the GrandStay Hotel. Registration and networking began at 11:30 a.m., lunch began at noon and the event wrapped up around 1 p.m. Following the choral performance, the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce gave out awards to businesses and business owners. The luncheon ended with a special tribute to outgoing Chairman Matt Schaap of Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills and Bauer P.A.

Eagles on national stage The Apple Valley boys basketball team performed on a national stage last week as their game was televised on ESPN U. Page 13A

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The Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan District 196 Foundation is making a holiday-time push in an effort to reach its goal of raising $150,000 to help provide weekend food packages to 1,135 students whose families are in need. “It is not fun to see a student without enough food to eat,” said foundation director Bill Tschohl, of Apple Valley. “Beyond the health issues, these young people who are students in School District 196 are unable to focus on school studies causing them to fall behind in their classes. “At this time of year, when we are planning to celebrate Christmas with our families and are busy shopping for gifts See FOOD, 14A

Documentary tells story of local filmmaker ‘A Gray State’ reveals behind-the-scenes footage of David Crowley’s dystopia by Amy Mihelich SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Erik Nelson’s film, “A Gray State,” aired on A&E on Monday night, and it’s coming to Netflix at the end of the month. The 93-minute documentary outlines the story of Apple Valley resident David Crowley, an Iraq veteran and aspiring filmmaker, and his descent into darkness. Crowley had begun producing a dystopian film, “Gray State,” in 2010. The trailer depicted an allpowerful government with no regard for the civil liberties of its people. He never finished his movie. In January 2015, Crowley and his family were found dead in their Apple Valley home. The police investigation revealed he’d shot his family before killing himself. Although authorities maintained that the deaths were a murder-suicide,

Crowley’s death and his indie film gained national attention from conspiracy theorists who suggested the filmmaker was silenced by the government. “A Gray State” takes a second look at hundreds of hours of Crowley’s home videos, as well as his archive of 13,000 photos. It includes scenes from his film, as well as footage from behind-the-scenes. The newspaper spoke to director Erik Nelson about his documentary and the ways Crowley’s story might connect to Apple Valley. “This is a hard, traumatizing story to tell, and to endure watching,” Nelson said. “I can understand how it can arouse a lot of emotions, especially among the people who knew the Crowley family, even tangentially.” Although Crowley lived in Apple Valley, the documentary is not about the city or the community, Nel-

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Erik Nelson’s “A Gray State” premieres on Netflix on Christmas Day. Nelson has described the documentary as “a self-portrait of a man falling to pieces.” son said. It’s about a man and the world he created through is film. “David Crowley existed in his own world, and embedded in his personal community of friends, family and the people who worked on his film, and of course, in the strange terrain of his own mind,”

Nelson said. “An exploration of which (in Crowley’s own images and words, not mine) is what the film is about.” For Nelson, exploring Crowley’s distancing from reality is an important part of the story. “This relentless process of this disconnection from

a real personal community to a virtual, synthetic community is one of the things that this film is about,” he said. “And if the film is troubling people, and forcing them to confront these issues, and grapple with the particulars of this haunting See FILM, 14A

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Students reflect on respect Photo by Amy Mihelich

Nearly 560 Eagan High School students spent the day in a Freshman Retreat on Tuesday, Dec. 12. The day began at 8:30 a.m., and students participated in small and large group sessions, music and games to promote self-respect and respect for others. Youth Frontiers organized and led the retreat with the help of Eagan High School senior leaders, and the students paid for the retreat themselves. The day ended with an opportunity for students to individually share what they learned and how they play to gain more respect for themselves and others in the future. This year, the retreat took place at several different locations including the Rosemount Community Center, Mount Olivet Church Recreation Center in Apple Valley and the Inver Grove Heights Community Center. The retreat has been part of the EHS curriculum for 15 years.

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Peterson awarded company’s highest honor Retired Coldwell Banker Burnet president wins Preserving the Trust Award by Amy Mihelich SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Surprised, humbled, honored — those are the words Robin Peterson used to describe her reaction to winning the Preserving the Trust Award. The Apple Valley resident and retired president of Coldwell Banker Burnet received the award at the Coldwell Banker National Convention in Las Vegas on Oct. 19 in recognition of her generosity, leadership and excellence in championing the cause of homeownership during many years of service to the local community. “This award is really an accomplishment for the whole company,� said Peterson, who began her real estate career shortly after purchasing her Apple Valley home. Providing full-service residential and commercial real estate brokerage services since 1906, Coldwell Banker is the oldest national real estate brand in the U.S. Today, it has more than 3,000 independently owned and operated franchised broker offices in 49 countries and territories. Each year, Coldwell Banker gives the Preserving the Trust Award to one person, and out of more than 88,000 affiliated sales professionals, Peterson was selected. Also known as the lifetime achievement award, the Preserving the Trust Award honors a member of the Coldwell Banker network who has upheld high standards for innovation, customer service and integrity. The award recipient must also have introduced innovative business practices and technologies to the brokerage industry, shared their knowledge and passion for real estate

by mentoring and coaching others, created working environments to help agents uphold high ethical standards and embraced a customer-first approach to their real estate practice. During her 40 years in the real estate industry, Peterson was praised as demonstrating all of these qualities and more. During the course of her career, she held many prestigious titles, including president of Coldwell Banker Burnet, a position she began in 2000 and served in until her retirement in 2017. Peterson was named on the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal’s list of 51 of the Twin Cities Most Influential Women, and she was the Dakota County Exceptional Businesswomen featured speaker in 2013. Peterson was known for her trickle-down model of hiring. She said she wanted to help people find an environment where they could achieve their potential and work toward their goals, and said the key is surrounding one’s self with leaders. “Really good people beget good people who beget good people — in our company it couldn’t be more true,� Coldwell Banker Burnet Eagan branch vice president Tony Sampair said. Peterson said she liked to hire people who were determined to meet their potential — people who wanted her job. A former teacher, Peterson dedicated herself to mentoring these leaders, both through formal trainings, which she had designed herself, and through individual interactions. “There’s a lot of similar fabric through us all,� Sampair said. “There are a lot of people she inspired to be a lot like her.� She’s also known for

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Robin Peterson received the Preserving the Trust Award in Las Vegas on Oct. 19 at the Coldwell Banker National Convention. More than 6,000 agents, managers and company leaders attended the awards ceremony. fearlessly guiding the company through the 2007 housing market crash and the most difficult recession in recent history. “She was willing to make the tough decisions, as long as she knew it was ultimately in our best interest,� Coldwell Banker president, and Peterson’s successor, Matthew Baker said. “She would never shy away or delegate the difficult messages, but insisted on facing these head on. She did this with professionalism and integrity, further garnering the respect from her peers.� Peterson grew up watching her father, and entrepreneurial businessman, share, create and serve in his own work. During her time at Coldwell Banker,

Peterson gained a reputation for being professional while still being personal. “Robin is the consummate professional and this is evidenced in all aspects,� Baker said. “Her attention to detail is legendary, her professional demeanor constant and her strong desire to be the best, and bring out the best in others, is her signature.� She was also inspired by her mother, who she says was always looking for the good in others. “It’s important to look for the elements that are positive — finding all the extraordinary attributes each person carries and channeling those,� Peterson said. She said she accomplished this by asking em-

lives — and Robin was a part of that.� Peterson said finding balance between her domestic family and corporate family was difficult in the early years, but she learned ways to incorporate them into each other, such as bringing her children to trainings and events. Her employees remember the way she made them feel prioritized as well. “Robin is the most caring person you ever met,� Sampair said. “She probably worked 25 hours in a day, but she was always available for anybody — anybody could call Robin and she would call you back and make time for you.� In March 2017, Peterson announced she would be retiring April 1. During the month of April, Peterson visited each office to offer a personal message of gratitude and appreciation. “It was so apparent in those visits that she has positively impacted countless lives and embodies the spirit of Chandler Barton and Coldwell Banker,� Baker said. “There was an outpouring of love, affection and respect for a leader that led by example, always looked out for the best interests of her associates and truly cared.� After years of crowded work schedules, Peterson is enjoying spending quality time with her family, and she says she’s as busy as ever. Still passionate about the dream of home ownership, Peterson continues to hold her real estate license in retirement, and she said she is still more than willing to train, mentor and help others as needed. “I will always be part of the fabric of the company,� she said.

ployees how they’d like to receive feedback, and communicating with them in the way that would allow them to listen best. “She was excellent at feedback, at helping you grow,� Sampair said. “She was really interested in each and every individual, regardless of your position in the company.� One of the most meaningful ways she served her employees was through giving her time and attention, and her communication and feedback helped create a family atmosphere in the company. “We are a very social big business family. Everybody cares about everybody here,� Sampair said. “We care about their families Contact Amy Mihelich at and we care about their amy.mihelich@ecm-inc.com.

Suburbs prepare for Super Bowl extravaganza by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Although Minneapolis will be the staging grounds for one of the biggest sporting events in state history this February, the south metro will feel its aftershocks. Shayna Keanaaina, marketing manager with the Eagan Convention and Visitors Bureau, said although most Super Bowl events are taking place in both Minneapolis and St. Paul, the entire metro is buzzing with anticipation. “The whole Eagan hospitality community is definitely benefiting from having the Super Bowl close by,� Keanaaina said. “Restaurants, hotels, the Twin Cities Premium Outlet mall, the economic impact is huge for community.� The area is essentially booked for Super Bowl weekend. There are a few hotels available as close as Chaska and Hastings, but the price is more than $400 per night.

The Eagan Convention and Visitors Bureau is working on making sure visitors’ experience is positive. “We want to make sure the guests who stay here feel that warmth and sense of community, and hopefully come back to visit sometime,� Keanaaina said. Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee’s Stephanie Hall, senior marketing manager from Eagan, wants to get the message across that the North is a bold, fun place to visit and live. Host committee members recognize that not all of the expected 1 million visitors to the Twin Cities are going to have a ticket to the game. US Bank Stadium holds approximately 66,000 people. But, plenty of NFL fans will likely come to the Twin Cities area to be “a part of the excitement,� Hall said. “Not everyone has the resources to go to the actual game, but Super Bowl

LIVE, the NFL Experience, both of those are an opportunity to come and share in the excitement of the Super Bowl,� said Michael Howard, host committee communications director. “You don’t need a ticket to the game to do that.� Super Bowl LIVE will take place during 10 days on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. It’s free and open to the public. Events include live concerts, national broadcasts and food. Performers include many Twin Cities artists such as Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the Revolution, Morris Day and the

Time, the Suburbs, Mint Condition, Soul Asylum, Sounds of Blackness, New Power Generation, the Jayhawks, Bob Mould and more. Each night, Native American groups from across Minnesota will “drum down the sun,� Hall said. Hall said there could be more surprises in the mix. Tickets also recently went on sale for the Super Bowl Experience Jan. 27Feb. 3 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Highlights include autographs from NFL players, memorabilia displays, clinics, play zone, NFL shop,

Lombardi Trophy photo opportunities and an NFL virtual reality experience, “Both of those activities are open for people who live here,� Hall said. If venturing north to Minneapolis is too far for south metro residents, there is also a pop-up club at Mystic Lake in Prior Lake as well as activities at the Mall of America. Mall of America is going to feature radio row, where several national shows will be broadcasting. “Folks can come and see live interviews with celebrities,� Howard said. Many people from the south metro area also are

volunteering their time to make sure guests feel welcome in the “Bold North,� Hall said. “It’s great to see how many people are excited the Super Bowl is in Minnesota,� Hall said. “We had orientation a couple weeks ago. Everyone was so excited and passionate.� With less than 60 days to go until the Super Bowl, Hall has been working to market her hometown of Eagan and south metro as a “destination.� More information about the events surrounding the Super Bowl can be found at www.mnsuperbowl.com.

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Opinion Rural Minnesota cannot be left behind as state changes Our nation has many deeply rooted divisions: Republican vs. Democrat, liberal vs. conservative, the haves vs. the have nots, rural vs. metro. These differences manifest themselves in many changing faces of Minnesotans – from ethnic change to economic disparities to population shifts. Rural Minnesota leaders have many concerns, and wondering how to keep a vibrant workforce intact is a high priority. Outstate communities struggle as the younger population is drawn to the metro areas and promises of better paying jobs. According to the Minnesota State Demographic Center, of Minnesota’s 5.2 million citizens, almost 75 percent live in metropolitan areas, 11 percent live in or near urban centers with populations between 10,000-50,000, 7.5 percent live in or near small cities with populations between 2,500-10,000 and 8.3 percent live in rural areas. Between 2000-2015, the entirely urban counties represented 80 percent of Minnesota’s growth, adding an average of 30,700 residents each year. The entirely rural counties have jointly lost 550 residents per year in that same time period. National demographic trends, along with a decline of the family farm, have led young people looking elsewhere for sustainable opportunity. Those are just a few of the factors contributing to this phenomenon. Elected officials on both sides have spoken openly about their support for the plight of rural Minnesotans. Republicans proposed eliminating state tax on Social Security income. While not totally eliminated, 2017 legislation expands the amount of benefits exempt from state income tax. That should be a real boost to outstate, where 44 percent of rural Minnesotans are age 50 or older,

ECM Editorial This is the fifth installment in an editorial series called The Changing Face of Minnesota. This year, the ECM Publishers Editorial Board is examining demographic changes and disparities in Minnesota that center around race, wealth, age, region and employment. according to the State Demographic Center. That compares to 32 percent of urban area residents who are age 50 or older. Democrats have proposed two years of tuition free community college and loan forgiveness for doctors who agree to practice in rural clinics and hospitals. Both sides of the aisle have touted the need for increased investment in infrastructure, an issue that resonates in outstate Minnesota which sees a greater need to maintain roads and bridges than to develop urban mass transit. Demographically, people in rural Minnesota usually have lower incomes than residents of Minneapolis, St. Paul and surrounding suburbs. This income disparity has had an impact on the tax base in rural locations. Lower home values as a result of declining populations has left a weakened tax base in outstate Minnesota. Challenges of finding adequate medical care and long-term and end-of-life care are becoming more and more difficult in rural Minnesota. Prior to this most recent election, Democratic control was centered within the metro counties. Republicans were swept into state power thanks to turnout from rural counties. Finding the common bonds between

rural and urban will be the opportunity awaiting legislators who realize a vital rural community translates into a stronger state economy. A June 2014 report by nonpartisan House research shows that the seven metro counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington, generate more tax revenue than the other 80 counties in the state combined. Those seven counties have just over 50 percent of the population of the state, yet account for nearly 64 percent of the state’s tax receipts. Spending however, is split nearly 5050 with the metro seeing 52.8 percent of spending while outstate Minnesota sees the rest. But despite that economic sharing of wealth, it is not uncommon to hear in many outstate coffee shops or diners that “our tax dollars go to all of that development in the cities.” Many outstate residents complain of deteriorating roads, a lack of investment in rural Main Street businesses, the need for greater investment in broadband and school facilities that are showing their age. Others are resentful of metro-based interests telling them how to farm, what to mine and otherwise manage the land where outstate Minnesotans live and work. All are very real issues. Businesses across greater Minnesota, from car and implement dealers, to restaurants, to mom and pop shops have had a hard time navigating the changing demographics of the places they have operated within for years. Those that have been more successful have created a new road map for the future. Tourist rich areas of Minnesota have capitalized on new ways to attract customers during otherwise off-season periods of the year, building a

stronger economic base. Most people recognize southeastern Minnesota as home to the Mayo Clinic. It’s undergoing a massive expansion in conjunction with the city of Rochester. But how the communities surrounding that area of the state try to capitalize on all the growth and increased traffic may well be a sign of just how serious they are about finding a new road map. There are still many Minnesotans who know little or nothing about Red Wing’s historic downtown, Winona and Northfield’s deep college roots, Caledonia’s hot air balloon festival, the dozens of trout fishing opportunities that dot the entire southeast corner of the state, Spring Grove’s Norwegian influence and its lively Bluff Country Artists Gallery and the lure of the Mighty Miss as it carves through beautiful bluffs. There is real opportunity in these areas — it just needs an innovative mindset and a willingness to welcome change. There’s no question Minnesota is a diverse state with regional and local challenges. Like the rest of our country, Minnesotans need to find ways to solve the two realities of our state in a fair and balanced manner. One cannot thrive at the expense of the other. The state’s history is rich among its outstate regions and many of the young men and women who were raised in outer Minnesota today are the workers and leaders in the metro areas. As the divides around us continue to widen, we see one Minnesota as a way to set an example for the rest of America. This is an opinion of the ECM Editorial Board. Sun Thisweek and the Dakota County Tribune are part of ECM Publishers Inc.

Experts’ advice about discussing harassment with young people by Joe Nathan SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The rash of reports about sexual harassment, intimidation and rape convinced me it was time to ask some experts for their advice to parents, grandparents and guardians. So during the first week of December, I talked with two experienced authorities, Katie Eichele and Walter Roberts. Eichele directs the Aurora Center for Advocacy & Education, which works with University of Minnesota and Augsburg students and faculty and offers training free for those associated with the University of Minnesota or Augsburg. The center focuses on “sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking.” Eichele stressed the importance of beginning early and having ongoing age-appropriate discussions with children about how to have “healthy lives and relationships.” The discussion can begin by talking about boundaries and asking or giving permission. For example, she wants young children to know that they can decide whether to return someone’s high-five. Adults should stress that children have the right to create boundaries about where and how people can touch them. She also urged adults to talk ahead of time, before there are problems, about what children

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Joe Nathan should do if someone has made them uncomfortable with their touching or comments. Adults should continue talking with young people as they enter school. Eichele mentioned one national study which found that 43 percent of middle school students surveyed said they had been the victim of some form of bullying or harassment. She urged adults to take children seriously if they say this is happening. Children need caring adults to support them and help resolve problems. And if the first educator, whether it’s a teacher, coach or principal, doesn’t help, Eichele recommended “going up the chain of command.” In her experience, “Policies and laws are only as good as those who enforce them. If you find someone is not enforcing, you need to get others involved.” Eichele also emphasized the importance of what she calls “bystander intervention.” She urges people who witness inappropriate behavior to speak up and

support victims. The Aurora Center has information on its website, http://aurora.umn.edu. Along with Eichele, I talked with Roberts, who recently retired after more than three decades of being a public school teacher, counselor, faculty member at Minnesota State University, Mankato and leader in the Minnesota School Counselors Association. He’s written three books about violence prevention and bullying. Gov. Mark Dayton appointed him co-chair of a statewide commission that developed guidelines, later put into law, about bullying policies in schools. Roberts believes that recent events make this “a golden opportunity” to discuss bullying, sexual harassment and violence with young people: “We have to turn these events into positive learning experiences.” Roberts stressed two principles for discussion: “Respect – this must be central to how we deal with others – and boundaries, both physical touch and psychological use of intimidation.” He agreed with Eichele that adults need to talk with children and teenagers about these issues. He explained: “It’s not enough to say, ‘This is how you should behave.’ Kids are watching us all the time. They learn from

us during every waking moment. Adolescents are extremely sensitive to hypocrisy in adults.” Roberts explained that adults need to help young people find people and procedures in schools and in work situations where they can express concerns and grievances. He’s found “some situations are toxic.” He’s a strong advocate of accountability and fair or due process. Roberts pointed out that some situations are cut and dried. He added: “Others are more complicated. We have not figured out how to manage this.” While stressing the importance of boundaries, Roberts hopes that we won’t lose our ability to “share happiness and joy” with others. “Pats on the back and hugs can be wonderful. I hope we don’t lose them,” he said. Eichele and Roberts agreed that recent events make this a “teachable moment.” Caring adults will discuss and model behavior that is and is not acceptable. Joe Nathan, formerly a Minnesota public school teacher and administrator and PTA president, directs the Center for School Change. Reactions welcome, joe@centerforschoolchange.org or @JoeNathan9249. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

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with our lifestyles. But the Earth is “doing its thing.” If we could lessen these changes, what would we do to lessen To the editor: Regarding the letters and ar- the impact? What would you do ticles on global warming/climate without, or change your lifestyle? change, this has been going on PHYLLIS PETER naturally for eons. What caused the Earth to be Apple Valley covered with thick ice many times in eons past? And, what caused Education and all that ice to melt? Humans, autos, industries, etc. Oil and coal understanding tax hadn’t been found. legislation Disastrous storms, i.e., hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, etc., To the editor: I write in response to letters have been occurring over eons in the Dec. 1 edition by Richard past due to global warming. There is a possibility that we Johnson and Lance Peterson redo contribute to these conditions garding current tax legislation in which the writer’s viewpoints

mirror those of some major news outlets. These sources use anemic estimated GDP numbers which would make it appear that the tax plan would not expand the economy as advertised. The GOP tax plan uses reasonable GDP estimates and is based on expanding the economy using proven methods, thus helping to grow our way out of the problems brought on by the tepid GDP numbers of the last nine years. This point of view is important for Johnson, Peterson and the 60-70 percent of all Americans who are shareholders, since their IRAs, 401Ks, Pensions Funds, 529s and savings assets are invested in the stock and bond markets. I hope we can all agree that we

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want our economy to expand and our GDP to grow, thus helping all Americans. The current tax bill is similar in theory to past models from the 1920s, 1960s and 1980s which were promoted by Democrat and Republican presidents and when the tax cuts were implemented, large increases in the GDP followed. More education has to be done regarding the economic I.Q. of Americans. Voters should understand the principle that cutting taxes creates more revenue for the government, expands the economy and helps to create more wealth for all citizens. This counter intuitive argument is lost in partisan politics, but when one sees the facts and the results, it is

very clear. Recently 2nd District U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis, provided important information in favor of the GOP tax bill when he appeared on the Dec. 1 PBS show “Almanac.” His enlightening arguments were very compelling. I would urge readers to look it up online. Lewis has the understanding of the problem which brought us to the tax crisis. Further, he endorses the solutions represented by the current tax bill which is currently being hammered out in Congress. DONALD DeGENARO Eagan

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New car fire simulator to help train area firefighters Flint Hills makes donation to Dakota County Fire Chiefs Association

by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Area firefighters respond to several hundred vehicle fires in Dakota County every year. Before last week, there was no good way to practice putting out a vehicle fire unless trainees traveled out of state or put a real one up in flames. That is until now. A fire car simulator was unveiled last week by the Dakota County Fire Chiefs Association. It’s the first of its kind available in Minnesota. Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend Refinery was the host of a live demonstration last week. Although the cold prevented the actual extinguishing of the fire, onlookers watched as firefighters learned how to handle a vehicle fire and turned the fire off when complete. “Many people learn

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Firefighters demonstrate how a new car fire simulator will help train Minnesota’s departments on how to contain a vehicle fire. better by seeing and doing and by going through experiences,� said Geoff Glasrud, refinery vice president and manufacturing manager.

Flint Hills Resources donated the simulator and plans to host free training session for law enforcement across the state. Fire departments often

trained using real vehicles. “We needed a better way, a safer way, and more environmentally friendly way to do this,� said Ed Steele, fire chief at Flint

Hills Resources. Mike Scott, Eagan fire chief, said in his 37 years in the fire services, they’ve burned several houses and cars for training, which isn’t the healthiest for his workforce or the environment. He said cancer is a leading cause of death for firefighters. “This is a great prop for the environment and for the safety of the firefighter,� Scott said. Judy Thill, Inver Grove Heights fire chief, said the amount of toxic smoke going into the environment is incredible while a vehicle burns. “(The simulator) burns clean propane,� Thill said. Unlike a real vehicle, training can be stopped while firefighters are coached and then pick up again with the same intensity, Thill said. “With a real car, you can’t really start (the fire) up again,� Thill said.

Members of the Dakota County Fire Chiefs Association thanked Flint Hills Resources for its donation. “We can’t afford some of these things out of our own city budget, so having this resource available to us within our community is exceptional,� Thill said. In 2014, Flint Hills donated a kitchen fire prevention trailer to the Dakota County Fire Chief Association to help train firefighters as well as the public on how to properly put out a kitchen fire. The Pine Bend refinery is located west of Highway 52 in Rosemount and produces transportation fuel for use throughout the Midwest. It produces most of Minnesota’s gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel and propane. Contact Andy Rogers at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Lakeville business works on ways to give back Donates $400,000 to provide events for families with sick kids

by Kayla Culver SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Lakeville Tradition Companies has spent the last 10 years giving to the Minnesota charter of the nonprofit Hope Kids. The company is continuing that tradition and is developing more ways to give. Most recently the company has built and sold a house with profits of the sale going to Hope Kids. This is the second home Tradition has built and donated the profits. Each time they were able to donate $400,000 to the nonprofit. Hope Kids provides free events and activities for families who have a child with cancer or other life-threatening medical conditions. The Minnesota chapter serves over 1,300 families and added 190 this year, according to executive director Brian Anderson.

Tradition Companies started as a mortgage company in 1998 and has grown since then. Its involvement with Hope Kids started 10 years ago as it has hosted the annual Suburban Adventure Walk and Run since that time. The event features family friendly activities such as face painting, rock climbing, dart gun wars and a game where children search for quarters in a pile of sawdust. Each year new events and entertainment are added. In 2015, Tradition Companies worked to get companies to donate their time and materials to build a home in Lakeville. According to Tradition Companies CEO Jake Enebak, the first home was a little more challenging to finish. “We spent a lot of time educating people and talking about the charity. We

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Children find quarters hidden in sawdust at the annual Suburban Adventure Walk and Run put on by Tradition Companies to raise money for the Minnesota Chapter of Hope Kids. have a lot of good people that we work with. The second time was easier. Everyone knew what we were doing and everyone was on board,� Enebak said. Last year Hope Kids had 450 events for families and 80 different event partners. A few partnerships include community busi-

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nesses, movies theaters, the Minnesota Wild, Twins, Timberwolves and Gameworks at the Mall of America. “The whole idea is that families have something to look forward to and can get out and about without worrying about going to doctor visits. They are also

surrounded by people that know what they’re going through,� Anderson said. Families can attend as many events as they choose. Anderson says there are many who attend dozens of events every year, some who only attend one or two and some families that just enjoy staying connected through their updates. According to Anderson, Hope Kids purchased a suite at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul for families to have a safe place to attend events. Multiple families are able to attend concerts, games and any other event the Xcel is offering, while connecting with one another. “People look forward to those big events. It’s all about giving people hope and anticipation for their future,� Anderson said. “It provides an opportunity for families to connect and

have that communication, which is really important. A lot of these families don’t have a lot of extra income. That’s why a simple thing like a movie is amazing.� Anderson credits Tradition Companies to a lot of the nonprofit’s growth over the past 100 years. The company has played a role in the success and longevity with their fundraisers and willingness to give back to the community. ‘I’m really proud of all of our people. They’re all pretty passionate about giving back. We’ve made that a big emphasis in our company. It’s important that we all stop and realize how lucky we are and that as a company we give back to the community,� Enebak said. Contact Kayla Culver at kayla.culver@ecm-inc.com.

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Lakeville author releases second novel Larry Schneiderman shines light on character with Parkinson’s disease

by Kayla Culver SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Parkinson’s disease is one disease that is commonly known. There are many symptoms that have become common knowledge and easily identified as Parkinson’s. There are many other symptoms that are not seen as common knowledge or connected to Parkinson’s by those without the disease. Lakeville resident Larry Schneiderman addresses those symptoms in his second novel, “Nobody Knows: What We Sweep Under the Carpet.� The main character, Jake, has Parkinson’s and Schneiderman wanted to show how he can live a somewhat normal life while battling the disease. Schneiderman was also diagnosed with Parkinson’s, which gave him the idea that his main character should also have the disease. The symptoms Jake has in the book are somewhat similar to Schneiderman’s but he also has different symptoms that others with Parkinson’s could have. According to Schneiderman, all of the symptoms and facts about Parkinson’s in the book are factual. He also recognizes that not one

case of Parkinson’s is the same. “When you see one case of Parkinson’s, you see one case of Parkinson’s,� he said. The fact that Schneiderman and his main character have Parkinson’s and they both grew up on the Iron Range of Minnesota are the only similarities the two share. Schneiderman adds that there is going to be a little of yourself in anything you write. “There are things I have in the book that weren’t intentionally related to myself. I don’t think you can write a book and not have that happen,� he said. Schneiderman’s symptoms first showed up in his left arm. It went limp and started developing pain. He also experiences pain in his hands, legs and neck. He adds that if you didn’t know he had Parkinson’s already, you wouldn’t be able to tell. “That’s how I like it,� he said. He acknowledges the more commonly known symptoms, such as shaking hands, short steps while walking, unable to move arms or legs and sudden movements. He also discusses the lesser known symptoms, such as a weakened sense of smell and

trouble swallowing. He jokes his wife used to tease him about his lack of smell and was surprised to find out almost everyone he has talked to with Parkinson’s has had the same symptom. He is currently searching for someone with the same symptoms as him but has only come across two women with similar but not identical symptoms. Schneiderman keeps on top of his regimen of medication and working out twice a week until exhaustion. Spinning class at the local LA Fitness is his goto exercise. “I think it’s helped me. I also take boxing lessons, which help with the footwork. I try to take wider strides and talk louder when I think about it. Then I feel better about it,� he said. There is no known cause for Parkinson’s and Schneiderman thinks there hasn’t been a “whole lot of progress trying to find the cause.� He acknowledges there has been progress in the medication as well as other treatments to help manage the symptoms. Schneiderman is currently the CEO of Schneiderman Furniture. In January, he sold the company to his son Jason Schnei-

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Larry Schneiderman derman after six years of working with the disease. Schneiderman originally bought the store with his brother Russ from their parents in the 1970s. The store started as a small grocery and hardware store in northern Minnesota. It evolved into a furniture store in the 1960s and the brothers expanded the store to six locations. “After working as CEO for over 40 years, I could count the number of bad days I had at work on one hand. I loved the job. I loved the customers and loved the employees,� he said. Schneiderman spent the past two years writing his current novel. His first book, “Call of the Couch: A Family’s Love Affair with its Business. Schneiderman’s Furniture,� won first place in the Midwest

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Larry Schneiderman’s debut novel “Nobody Knows: What We Sweep Under the Carpet.� The book focuses on a man who is living his day-to-day life with Parkinson’s disease. Book Awards and Axiom ward to hearing more. It Business Book Award com- was a great experience to petitions in 2015. write it and I’m proud of “I think I’ve been hear- the book,’ he said. ing a lot of positive comments and getting positive Contact Kayla Culver at reviews. I’m looking for- kayla.culver@ecm-inc.com.

Social service comes full circle in Dakota County 360 Communities provides a variety of resources for families in need

by Jody Peters SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

It’s the season of giving for many people, but local nonprofit organizations like 360 Communities are focused on giving back yearround. 360 Communities serves about 18,000 individuals every year and has nine programs in over 40 locations. These programs tackle community issues like hunger, domestic and sexual violence and children struggling in school. The organization has two sexual and domestic violence shelters located in Hastings and Eagan, two family resource centers in Rosemount and Burnsville and a network of five food shelves located in Farmington, Rosemount, Apple Valley, Burnsville and Lakeville. They also offer three programs that support school achievement. According to 360 Communities’ director of school success, Lisa Lusk, about 10,000-13,000 individuals per year are served through

its food shelves and resource centers. She adds that they serve about 3,500 individuals in their Partners for Success program, and about 3,000 individuals in their violence prevention and intervention program. Often, one need leads to another, Lusk explained, so the services provided by 360 Communities are interconnected. “We serve the most people through our food shelves and resource center, but that’s oftentimes kind of the gateway for people; an entry point for people to the agency. Then from there, we’re connecting them with other programs that we have,� Lusk said. Lusk said that the number of people the organization serves has stayed pretty consistent over the past few years, and there are pros and cons that go along with that. “Obviously it’s that double-edged sword. You want the need to go down, so you want to serve less people because that means people are thriving and are more

stable, but at the same time, that’s not always the reality,� Lusk said. The reality is that there are several possible barriers to success in any community. Lusk noted that some of the barriers in Dakota County are housing, transportation and childcare. “I think the housing situation in Dakota County is a challenge right now. We end up doing lots of work with families around housing prevention or helping families to navigate if they’ve lost their housing,� Lusk said. She added that 360 Communities has resources to assist with rent or utilities to help families who are at risk of losing their homes. “If families have had, say, a large medical bill or a car repair that has put them behind in their rent or utilities and they’re at risk of becoming homeless, we have some resources to be able to help families to maintain their stable housing,� Lusk said. Another barrier, transportation, is one that can

affect both parents and their children. “Transportation is another barrier, especially in Farmington. There’s not a great public transportation system, and so for families who don’t have cars or don’t have reliable transportation, parents getting to or from school or being able to find work that they want to is a barrier,â€? Lusk said. Sometimes, these barriers to success can snowball. For example, a repossessed car can lead to a person missing work, which causes them to struggle financially, and so on. “I think lots of families’ challenges are they’re all very interconnected. If you have a hard time finding work ‌ then you have a hard time paying the bills, and putting food on the table and keeping housing. But if you can’t work because you don’t have childcare, that’s a challenge. If you can’t get to work, that’s a challenge,â€? Lusk said. The services that 360 Communities offers try to help with a variety of is-

sues because of the interconnected nature of community needs. Another interconnected aspect of the organization’s work is that volunteers or donors are helping their fellow community members. “All of our programs are funded with some piece of community support, so being able to raise awareness of the work that we’re doing helps to spread the word and helps to connect families either through the services that we have or to the opportunities to give and support their needs,� Lusk said. Right now, Lusk said it’s hard to pinpoint where the organization’s greatest need lies. “Our shelters for victims fleeing sexual and domestic violence have been at and over capacity for years. I know that in our school success work, there are more kids and families we could serve in the schools that we’re in, or we could serve people on a deeper level if we had more time and resources. And our

food shelves are certainly busy,� Lusk said. While resources may be tight at times, the organization recently helped families through Armful of Love, its annual program that matches families in need with donors each holiday season. Other events will be coming up in the spring, especially around March. Throughout the month, 360 Communities will collect food as part of Minnesota Foodshare month. And on March 23, 360 Communities has its Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Luncheon at Brackett’s Crossing Country Club. People can get involved at any time of year. Information about donating or volunteering can be found at www.360communities. org or by calling 952-9855300. They also have 24/7 hotlines for domestic violence (651-452-7288) and sexual violence (651-4051500). Contact Jody Peters at jody. peters@ecm-inc.com.

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The Echo Park News Team films a broadcast in the studio. were no limitations or restrictions. Through those sessions, they developed many of the concepts of the restructured school — both in terms of the culture of the magnet school and the physical space of the addition that was completed last year. It was out of these meetings that the teachers developed the concept of the “Ology Lab,� a space where students can focus on “the study of � whatever unit they are working on. Teachers can reserve the large room, equipped with learning tools ranging from microscopes to fishing nets, for their students to participate in inquiry-based learning. This fall, elementary students at Oak Ridge partnered with high schoolers at the School of Environmental Studies to design and build a living plant wall. The students researched the significance of patterns and design, created models of their designs and presented them to their classes.

While other schools go on field trips, Oak Ridge students participate in field studies. Before embarking on each journey, the students develop a set of learning goals. While they are at the site they take notes and make observations, and when they return back to school they talk about what they learned and use the skills either in their own work or as a springboard for further investigation. Students are learning about everything from coding to zoology to botany, and they’re doing it in the most hands-on way possible. They work with specialists, teachers and staff to develop research questions, problem-solve, report their findings and create projects — all through the framework of leadership. “Teaching leadership is not separate from everything else,� she said. “It’s all about integration.� Echo Park students are hard at work integrating

science, technology, engineering and math with leadership as well. “It’s amazing — if we give kids the opportunity to lead they really learn to love it, and they rise to the occasion,� Principal Pam Haldeman said. Through inquirybased learning, the students are developing skills in robotics, coding and creativity. Magnet TOSA (Teacher of Special Assignment) Rebecca Haehnel said inquiry-based learning allows the students to take ownership of their education. Even the youngest students are benefiting from integrated learning. In November, second-grade students performed a concert about weather — a topic they will study in February. “They’ve already learned the vocabulary and concepts from the concert,� Assistant Administrator Kim Mueske said. “They’ll be ready to read about, write about

and explore it more deeply.� Students use technology as a tool for learning. For example, the Echo Park news team learns how to operate cameras and audio equipment while developing confidence as they work together to write and produce their own news broadcast. Most students who attend Echo Park go on to Valley Middle School of STEM, and later attend Apple Valley High School. This “STEM Pathway� allows students to continue developing STEM skills while also building upon the leadership skills they learned at Echo Park. “It doesn’t end here,� Haldeman said. “What

an amazing journey.� Both Oak Ridge and Echo Park offer music and arts opportunities in addition to science, technology, engineering and math classes, and both also offer preschool. The magnet school application period for enrollment in the 201819 school year ends on Monday, Jan. 8, for the five elementary schools and Wednesday, Feb. 14 for Valley Middle School of STEM. People can find more information on the District 196 website at www. district196.org/academics/magnet-schools. Contact Amy Mihelich at amy.mihelich@ecm-inc. com.

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40 percent of Apple Valley travel agency’s clients are seniors By SUE WEBBER Contributing Writer

Senior citizens comprise about 40 percent of her clientele, says Sara Butruff, owner of Travel Leaders in Apple Valley. Several seniors who have worked with her are grateful for her travel guidance.

and Estonia. “It was very historical,� Hunter said. “It was fun to use the train system. All the countries have such good train systems, and it’s not expensive.� Since one of her two grandchildren works for

took some kind of vacation, either a trip up north or to Wisconsin to visit relatives. They also traveled to Texas, Yellowstone Park and the Black Hills, she said. Cynthia formerly worked as a nurse’s aide, and also at an insurance

Leaders in Apple Valley. “We have such a good time together,� said Cindi Anderson. She and her husband Ted often travel with JoAnn and Steve LeClair, who live in Burnsville. “We’ve been friends

Cynthia Hunter Cynthia Hunter of Apple Valley said she did some traveling earlier in life, “mostly with my husband, to someplace warm,� she said. Those trips included Jamaica, Cancun, Aruba and several other islands in the Caribbean. When her dad was in his 80s, she took him to Ireland in 1983. Hunter took her two daughters to England, Scotland and Wales in 1983, and to Puerto Vallarta in 1989. Five years ago, Hunter was widowed. But her traveling days weren’t over. She and her daughter, Amy went to Ireland together in 2015, and then to England, Scotland and Wales in 2016. This year, Cynthia decided she wanted to see the east coast of Canada. “My neighbor, Pat, was going to go alone, but then Amy and her friend Mavis and I ended up going together. It was a really nice trip. We don’t know much about Canada, and we really enjoyed that.� Cynthia and Pat traveled to Nova Scotia in September. Also this year, the four took a trip to Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland

PHOTO ABOVE: Cynthia Hunter and her daughter, Nicole, spent some time in Los Angeles. PHOTO LEFT: Pictured outside the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, Russia, are, from left, Ted and Cindi Anderson, and JoAnn and Steve LeClair. Sun County Airlines, Cynthia said, “She gives me ideas of things to do. I want to see more of the U.S.� Cynthia and her other daughter, Nicole, went to Gulfport and the Florida Keys in 2016, and recently returned from a trip to Los Angeles and San Diego. Future travel plans include going up the East coast with a friend in spring 2018, and a trip to Ireland in fall 2018. A native of Albert Lea, Cynthia recalls that her father always made sure that his family of five children

company. She enjoys working with Sara Butruff, owner of Travel Leaders. “Their wonderful office is wonderful,� Cynthia said. I recommend them highly. Our trips have turned out nicely.�

The Andersons and LeClairs Two couples who got acquainted when their children were in elementary school and have continued as friends for 30 years also are travel companions, working through Travel

since our kids were in grade school,� Cindi said. “We’ve moved several times within the metro area, but we’ve always stayed connected.� The Andersons, now residents of Chaska, grew up in southern Minnesota, Cindy in Fairmont and Ted in St. James. The two have always traveled, since Ted formerly worked for a German firm. Cindi worked at Continental Machine in Savage before she retired. The couple has two daughters and six grandchildren. “We’re going back to Belize in February, one of our favorite places, to celebrate

o our 50th anniversary� Cindi said. They also enjoyed a National Geographic trip to the Galapagos Islands, she said. “We lived on the ship for several weeks and each day we hiked in the islands,� she said. “We did things I thought I would never do and thought I might never get the opportunity to do again. We did a lot of climbing out of rafts and hiking.� Now, she said, “We take at least one trip a year. We’re trying to figure out where our next one will be.�

When she was growing up, JoAnn, said her family camped and vacationed every year while the children were young. “We traveled somewhere, though I hadn’t seen the rest of the world, except Mexico,� JoAnn said. “Many times we took a car trip somewhere in the U.S.� Now she and her husband try to take one trip a year abroad. “We loved Italy and would like to go back there,� she said. “Australia and New Zealand

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Local couple arrested after alleging they were robbed Report that their luggage was stolen occurred during trip to Chicago

A south metro Minnesota couple was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 7 in Chicago after falsely reporting a robbery. Katie Mager, 27, of Apple Valley and Ryan Reiersgaard, 27, of Burnsville reported to the Chicago Police Department that they’d been robbed at knifepoint by three men in the Chicago Loop. The couple said that they’d arrived at O’Hare International Airport around 9 p.m. They spent several hours trying find

a rental car, and then began driving toward Evanston, where Mager said she had planned to meet a friend. They got Katie lost on the way, Mager parked the car, and began walking with their luggage, the couple told officials. Mager and Reiersgaard said three men stole all their valu-

ables including a $12,000 engagement ring, a $3,000 Louis Vuitton suitcase, $5,000 cash, an iPad mini and a MacBook Air Ryan Reiersgaard laptop. Around 1:50 a.m. on Thursday, Mager and Reiersgaard called 911 and reported the robbery to Chicago Police. The couple said they didn’t

remember the exact location of the robbery, and when police drove them around Mager and Reiersgaard were unable to identify it. When asked by officials, the couple couldn’t remember the name of the restaurant they were going to, couldn’t track any of the Apple devices and didn’t have serial numbers for the stolen items. Mager and Reiersgaard were arrested on Thursday, Dec. 7 after police reviewed airport

security footage revealing that the couple was traveling without luggage. Each was charged with a felony count of disorderly conduct relating to the false report of a crime. During the Sunday court hearing, the judge ordered Mager and Reiersgaard to each be held on a $10,000 bond. They were released on Sunday, Dec. 10, and scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, Dec. 14. — Amy Mihelich

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Hearing loss shouldn’t keep seniors from traveling The Hearing Loss As- disability. But they’re sociation of America re- wrong. ports that two-thirds of The truth is that the Americans over 700 suffer with somee Guest form of hearing defcolumn icit. That’s most off us. Hearing loss is ... by Bob now the third mostt common health isRamsey sue in the country. Unfortunately, seniors and others affected ages 50, 60, 70, and bethink their travelling days yond are often prime are over because of their time for traveling. After

all, this is the phase of life where many people finally have the time, flexibility and resources to travel and the experience to know where they would like to go. Think “Bucket List.� Likewise, today is the best time ever for travelers with hearing problems. Accommodations to make traveling easier for those

with hearing loss are commonplace, thanks to the Americans Disability Act. Adjusting to meet the travel needs of those who don’t hear well isn’t just a nice thing to do anymore; it’s the law. And great progress has been made in a short time. For example, a growing number of public spaces and places, including air terminals, taxi cabs and theaters are now equipped

with hearing loops. This technology delivers customized sound directly to individual assisted hearing devices and allows hearing aid users to pick up sound from a distant source such as a stage or movie screen. More importantly than better accommodations, however, is the fact that seniors suffering from hearing loss may need the benefits of travel more

dren and seven grandchildren on a Princess Cruise to Belize and Honduras. “It was one of the highlights of our lives,� she said. “We are very blessed

to have our children close by.� The Andersons and LeClairs have enjoyed working with Sara at Travel Leaders, JoAnn said.

than anyone. Hearing loss is a silent affliction that can rob people of their ability to work, socialize, enjoy performances, participate in community activities and stay connected with family, friends and the world at large. Ultimately, it can lead to separation, loneliness, isolation and depression. That’s where travel comes in. Travel is empowering and liberating. It connects people.

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Travel Leaders sends seniors to faraway destinations TRAVEL - FROM PAGE 1 were favorites, too.� In 2016, they enjoyed a Viking ocean cruise to Balta, Norway, Sweden, German, Finland, Denmark and Estonia. “It was a heritage trip,� JoAnn said. “I am Swedish, and I wanted to see where my ancestors were from.� When they travel with the Andersons, she said, “Both couples are happy to do what the other couple likes to do.� For example she said, “Ted wanted

to see a ballet in Russia. My husband would never go to a ballet, but because Ted wanted to go, my husband went along and we had a good time. We have such fun together. We have a lot of laughs.� JoAnn said she is mindful of “what’s left on the bucket list, because there aren’t a whole lot of years left when we’ll have the good health to do this.� “Only one of us has seen Paris, and we haven’t been on a river cruise,� she said. She and her husband together have had a good

PHOTO: Cynthia Hunter and her daughter, Amy, are shown near Big Ben and Parliament in England. time traveling around the country, JoAnn said. “We run into small towns and areas and are totally surprised by what we find,� she said. “We can stay and enjoy them for a few days.� Prior to retirement, Cindi worked for J. W. Kuehn Co. in Burnsville, and Steve was a senior mechanical design engineer for Seagate. After the couple retired, they took their three chil-

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College News Bethany Hennen, of Apple Valley, is the recipient of the Toby J. Landgraf Endowed Scholarship and the Philip H. McGuirk Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management Scholar-

ship from the Stout University Foundation Inc. at University of Wisconsin-Stout. Minnesota State University, Mankato, fall graduates, from Apple Valley – Reginald

Domineck, A.A., liberal studies; Stephanie Fix, B.S., finance; Victoria Hart, B.S., elementary education, cum laude; Justin Kent, B.S., anthropology, and B.S., psychology; Elizabeth Lu-

etje, B.S., gender & women’s To submit college news items, studies; Laik Manship, B.S., email: reporter.thisweek@ecminternational business; William inc.com. Niska, B.S., rec, parks & leisure services; Jason Strouf, M.S., spec ed: learning disabilities.

Hearing loss shouldn’t keep seniors from traveling Travel entertains, instructs, informs and inspires people spires people of all ages. Traveling is the perfect way to burst out of isolation. That’s why many audiologists advise their clients to take advantage of today’s exciting and limitless travel opportunities. It’s easier than most people with hearing problems think. Both hearing specialists and travel advisors agree that the following tips can make travel adventures even more trouble-free and more fun

for those with hearing loss: • Be sure all assisted hearing devices are in top working condition. • Pack extra batteries and chargers. • Try to use air terminals equipped with hearing loop technology. • Select seats in the least noisy section of the aircraft. • Ask seat-mates to repeat pilot and flight attendant announcements. • Reserve hotel rooms with

non-auditory alarm systems (e.g. flashing lights) • Ship luggage directly to your hotel ahead of time to avoid carousel confusion. • Get as much trip information (e.g. cab rates, transit schedules, addresses and phone numbers) as possible in advance. • Review restaurant websites in advance to check for hearing-friendly dÊcor (e.g. noise absorbent materials, booths or seating backed by walls, not

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windows). • Never hesitate to ask for help. Good Samaritans are everywhere. Travel truly is a window to the world that should be open to everyone— including those with hearing loss. “Have hearing aid; Will travelâ€? might well be the modern mantra for anyone with hearing problems. Read my lips: Don’t let hearing loss keep you from traveling. Bon voyage!

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Sports Lightning senior knows about overcoming adversity Girls basketball team grabs 2nd chance for victory by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Watching an opponent bank in a 30-foot, contested three-pointer at the buzzer could make a team feel as if the sky just collapsed. Or, if you’re like Eastview senior Mariah Alipate, you can shrug and say you’ve been through worse. The shot, by Lakeville North guard Lauren Jensen, forced overtime in Tuesday’s game between longtime South Suburban Conference basketball rivals. Eastview, however, recovered and won 62-59 – but only after Jensen’s second attempt at a miraculous, game-extending three-pointer in overtime bounced off the rim. “If we had lost, we would have just kept going every single day,” Alipate said. “We shouldn’t have let it happen, but our composure was really good at the end of the game.” It was a relief for Alipate, a senior in her fourth season with the Eastview varsity, to be on the floor after not being able to play last year because of a torn knee ligament. She scored 14 points Tuesday and is averaging almost 10

Photo by Mike Shaughnessy

Mariah Alipate of Eastview goes to the basket during the Lightning’s 62-59 overtime victory over Lakeville North on Tuesday night. per game for the unbeaten (5-0) and No. 2-ranked Lightning. “I think your perspective changes when you get the game taken away from you,” Alipate said. “You learn to appreciate things more. I learned to appreciate my team. Off the court, when I was going through what I was going through,

they just picked me up.” Eastview brought back three starters from a team that finished third in the 2017 state Class 4A tournament, but coach Molly Kasper counts Alipate as a fourth returning starter. “She said all last year it really helped her. She learned a lot more about the game,” Kasper said

of Alipate. “She’s been very positive about it. Sitting out, she got so see so much more. She saw where she needs to be as a teammate, as a leader, and on the floor. She’s gained knowledge throughout the process.” Alipate tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee, but her rehabilitation succeeded to the point she doesn’t need to wear a brace while playing basketball. ACL injuries are a common occupational hazard for athletes, and Alipate had no shortage of people to turn to for advice. She has a brother who recuperated from the same injury, as did several players in the Eastview program, including star forward Megan Walstad. “My family always taught me that you are who you surround yourself with,” Alipate said. “You can look at situations as negative or positive. Half of the world will look at the situation you’re in as negative, but if helps if you’re able to find positives. For me, it was my family and team because they built me up so much. “It was hard, but it was great to have the support system I have with my family and my team because I wouldn’t have been able to get through it without them.” Alipate said she came back as a different player because the season on the

bench helped her understand the game better. That learning process has gone on for several years. In eighth grade, Alipate was a reserve for a Bloomington Kennedy team that lost to Eastview 64-61 in the state Class 4A championship game. She transferred to Eastview before ninth grade and has been with the Lightning ever since. “At Kennedy, we didn’t have as many plays as we do here, so learning all those plays was superdifferent for me,” she said. “I’ve grown a lot as a player.” Kasper said she has seen signs of the player Alipate was before her injury. “She’s always been a girl with a lot of strength, and she’s showing that at times right now,” the coach said. Strength matters in the Eastview-Lakeville North girls basketball rivalry, one of the state’s most intense. It dates to the early 2000s, when Eastview and Lakeville (which later became Lakeville North) battled for the Section 1 championship. For four consecutive years (200003) Eastview or Lakeville reached the state championship game. The Lightning and Panthers also faced each other six times over the last two seasons, with two of those games taking place at the state tournament. Last season North

beat Eastview twice – by a combined eight points – in South Suburban Conference play, but Eastview defeated North 68-49 in the state third-place game. So when the Lightning built a double-digit lead over North in the second half Tuesday, Kasper and her players knew the Panthers wouldn’t go away quietly. Lakeville North, 3-3 with three losses to top-10 teams, battled back to force overtime. “Our girls looked at it as an opportunity to play four more minutes, and they really responded,” Kasper said. “I’m proud of the fact they looked me straight in the eye and asked, ‘What’s the game plan for the next four minutes?’” As big a victory as Tuesday’s game was, Alipate said she is anxious to see what kind of team the Lightning can become. “It’s early in the season and we’re still jelling,” she said. “The great thing about this team is how everyone pushes each other. I think that’s one thing that sets our team apart. They helped me come back, and they helped me transition into the player I am today.” Email Mike Shaughnessy at mike.shaughnessy@ecminc.com.

Eagles tested by 2 state champs Apple Valley falls to Minnehaha Academy, tops Minneapolis North by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Photo by Mike Shaughnessy

Spencer Rolland (left) of Apple Valley blocks during the Minnesota Football Showcase game Saturday at U.S. Bank Stadium. Rolland and Apple Valley senior Riley Hansen played for the South All-Stars, who defeated the North team 28-14.

Local players help South all-stars win Minnesota Football Showcase returns to U.S. Bank Stadium by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The Minnesota Football Showcase had a distinct south-of-the-river influence as seven players from South Suburban Conference schools played in Saturday’s state high school all-star game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Among those playing for the South team, which defeated the North 28-14, were Apple Valley linemen Spencer Rolland and Riley Hansen, Burnsville running back Tre Thomas, Lakeville North defensive back Braden Walsh, Lakeville South lineman Matt Borowicz and Rosemount lineman Jacob Smith. Prior Lake running back Preston Jelen was the seventh player from a South Suburban Conference school on the South team. The South’s head coach was Dan Fritze, head coach at East Ridge High School and a former Eagan High School player. Former Eagan head coach Dave Fritze is the all-star game’s director. More than 90 of the state’s top high school seniors played. The South

team took a 14-0 lead in the third quarter before the North rallied with two scores to tie the game. The South added two more touchdowns in the fourth quarter, including its last with two seconds remaining. Cretin-Derham Hall receiver Jaylen Newton was the South’s offensive MVP. Despite missing some time in the second half after injuring an ankle and having it examined and re-taped, he caught eight passes for 131 yards and two touchdowns. He also threw a 40-yard touchdown pass to Noah Budach of Owatonna on a fourth-down play in the first quarter. The football game was part of a unique two-sport doubleheader for Apple Valley’s Rolland. Shortly after playing on the South offensive line in the allstar football game, he left for Hopkins High School to rejoin the Eagles basketball team for its game against Minneapolis North at the Breakdown Tip-Off Classic. Rolland had four points and five rebounds. Many of the players who competed Saturday will play college football.

Apple Valley’s Hansen and Rolland have committed to Air Force and Harvard, and Rosemount’s Smith will play at Brigham Young. Players can sign with colleges as early as Dec. 20, the start of a 72hour early signing period approved by the NCAA this year. The traditional signing period that starts the first Wednesday in February is still in effect. Saturday was the 45th Minnesota high school allstar game and the second held at U.S. Bank Stadium. It also was the second to be held in December after being moved from the summer. More than 90 all-star game alumni have played or coached in the NFL or AFL, including two current Minnesota Vikings players, receiver Adam Thielen and fullback C.J. Ham. Detroit Lions running back Zach Zenner (Eagan High School, 2010) and Cleveland Browns defensive back C.J. Smith (Burnsville, 2011) also have participated. Email Mike Shaughnessy at mike.shaughnessy@ecminc.com.

Apple Valley split two games last week against reigning state boys basketball champions. The Eagles, who won the 2017 Class 4A title, lost 82-79 to Class 2A winner Minnehaha Academy in a highly anticipated and nationally televised home game Dec. 7. Two nights later, Apple Valley beat Class 1A champion Minneapolis North 81-73 in the final game of the Breakdown Tip-Off Classic at Hopkins High School. The Minnehaha Academy game, broadcast on ESPNU, was Apple Valley’s first loss at home in four years. The last team to beat the Eagles on their home floor was Whitney Young of Chicago in December 2013 in another national telecast. Apple Valley struggled with its shooting against Minnehaha Academy, making only 41 percent, but still had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds. Tre Jones’ threepoint attempt bounced off the back of the rim as the Redhawks withstood an Apple Valley comeback. “We didn’t play our best game, but we played

well enough to win. They played better,” Apple Valley coach Zach Goring said. “All in all, what an experience, to be on ESPNU to play. We got kids in a big-game situation that will only help us down the road.” While billed as a matchup between two of the nation’s top guards – Jones and Minnehaha Academy sophomore Jalen Suggs – the Dec. 7 game also showcased a Minnehaha Academy lineup that is good enough to compete with the state’s best teams in any enrollment class. The Redhawks played their first three games against Class 4A schools and won all three. Jones, after making two of his 12 first-half shots, attacked the basket relentlessly in the second. He finished one assist short of a triple double with 39 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists. “We couldn’t stop him,” Minnehaha Academy coach Lance Johnson acknowledged. Luke Martens had 11 points and Nathan Macho, Ely Hendrickson and Spencer Rolland scored eight each. Jones encountered foul trouble in the first half of Saturday’s game against

Minneapolis North and was forced to the Apple Valley bench. He returned in the second half to spark the Eagles, who pulled away after being tied 35-35 at halftime. Jones had 19 points and 13 rebounds. The teams did not put on a free throw clinic. Apple Valley was just 65 percent on free throws but scored 33 points from the line as North sent the Eagles there repeatedly. The Polars, meanwhile, made just 11 of 25 free throws. One player who did not struggle from the line was Apple Valley senior guard Josh Arnold, who was 16-for-19 on his way to a team-high 20 points. Zach Korba had 19 points (including four three-point baskets) and nine rebounds. Macho added 13 points. Apple Valley’s difficult schedule continued Tuesday with a 71-66 loss at Edina in a non-conference game. Jones led the Eagles with 40 points and is averaging 29.5 for the season. The Eagles play host to state Class 3A tourney qualifier St. Thomas Academy at 7 p.m. Friday. Email Mike Shaughnessy at mike.shaughnessy@ecminc.com.

TAGS teams go to state gym meet The TAGS South Level 4 and 5 teams competed in the Minnesota State Gymnastics meet last weekend at Warner Coliseum in St. Paul, with the Level 5 squad taking eighth place in its division. Holly Kiecker of Lakeville finished third on vault in the Level 4 meet, scoring 9.125. Teammate Mia Islas of Rosemount was fourth with 8.95. Nicole McGraw of Hastings added an 8.6. McGraw had the TAGS South Level 4 team’s top finish on uneven bars, scoring 8.975. Taylor Debettignies of Hastings had 8.7 and Islas scored 8.55. McGraw was runnerup on balance beam with 9.275, with Kiecker scoring 9.025 and Camille

Mirfakhraie of Eagan scoring 8.925. Kiecker placed fifth on floor exercise with 9.225, with McGraw and Islas getting 8.85 and 8.8. McGraw (ninth, 35.7) and Islas (10th, 34.75) were top-10 finishers in the all-around. Avery Swanson of Apple Valley and Katelynn Qualy of Hastings also competed for the TAGS South Level 4 team. Emma Hoffacker of Lakeville finished second in the Level 5 vault competition with 9.425. Amelia Sell of Rosemount and Katie Byer of Lakeville scored 9.05 and 8.95. Byer had the team’s top score on uneven bars with 8.55, followed by Hoffacker with 8.55 and Julia Neuenschwander of Apple Valley with 8.4.

On balance beam, Byer scored 9.075, Hoffacker had 8.75 and Lucy Miller of Rosemount scored 8.6. Hoffacker scored 9.45 on floor exercise to place fifth. Byer (9.175) and Miller (9.075) completed the TAGS South top three. Jaeleigh Eklund and Sophia Savian, both of Rosemount, also competed for the TAGS South Level 5 team at the state meet. The state meet concluded the season for the TAGS South Level 4 and 5 teams. Competition for the club’s teams at Level 6 through 10 begins Saturday with the TAGS South Optional and Xcel Intrasquad meet at TAGS Gymnastics in Apple Valley.

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County to sue drug companies, distributors The Dakota County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved initiating a lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies and distributors over negligence and unfair trade practices, including aggressive, fraudulent marketing of prescription opioid painkillers, which has fueled opioid drug addiction and strained public resources in Dakota County and across Minnesota and the country in dealing with the epidemic. “Companies that manufacture, distribute and market these drugs are causing a cycle of destruction in Dakota County,� said Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom. “Much of the methamphetamine and heroin addiction we see begins with opioid use. When a person can no longer obtain opioids from a

prescription, the user often turns to illegal street drugs such as meth, which is the most prosecuted illegal drug in Dakota County. This path of destruction includes death, hospitalizations, destroyed families, workplace productivity losses and overloaded public services working to combat this critical health and safety crisis.� The Dakota County lawsuit will seek changes in pharmaceutical marketing practices for opioids, preventative public education, training of non-health care professionals to expand ability to stop the crisis as well as monetary relief for Dakota County including compensatory and punitive damages for the tax dollars spent each year to combat the opioid public health crisis. The national firm of Motley Rice has

been retained to represent Dakota County and will work with the Twin Cities firm of Briol & Benson on a contingent fee basis. The law firms will only receive compensation and reimbursement of costs if the lawsuit is successful. Opioids are pain-reducing medications such as oxycodone, fentanyl and morphine also known under brand names such as OxyContin, Percocet and Vicodin. These medications were created to treat severe short-term pain. However, irresponsible and fraudulent marketing campaigns by the pharmaceutical industry touted opioids as safe, non-addictive pain relievers that could be safely used long-term by those with chronic pain conditions. These deceptive claims led to physicians, patients,

health care providers and health care payers perceiving opioids as a safe, nonaddictive treatment for most patients dealing with chronic pain. In 2015, there were more than 33,000 deaths nationally from opioid overdoses, and opioid overdoses have quadrupled since 1999, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Minnesota, 395 residents died from opioid-involved drug overdoses in 2016, an 18 percent increase over 2015, when 336 people died, according to data by the Minnesota Department of Health’s new Opioid Dashboard. Among Dakota County residents there were 26 opioid-involved overdose deaths in 2016, which is double what the County saw a decade ago, in 2007. Dakota County Sheriff

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Seniors Apple Valley seniors 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 952953-2345 or go to www.cityofapplevalley.org. Monday, Dec. 18 – Historians, 9 a.m.; Int. Line Dancing, 9:30 a.m.; Morning Stretch, 10 a.m.; Pool, noon; Defensive Driving, noon; Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Happy Stitchers, 1 p.m.; Spite & Malice, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19 – Quilting Bees, 9 a.m.; Tuesday Painters, 9:30 a.m.; Pool and Cribbage, noon; Pinochle, 12:30 p.m.; Hand & Foot Cards, 1 p.m.; Table Tennis, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20 – Donated Bread, 9 a.m.; Yoga – Intermediate, 9:45 a.m.; Velvet Tones, 10 a.m.; Morning Stretch, 10 a.m.; Yoga – Beginner, 11 a.m.; Pool, noon; Men’s Bowling at Apple Place Bowl, noon; Dominoes, 1 p.m.; Mahjong, 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21 – Beg. Line Dancing, 9:15 a.m.; Knitters, 9:30 a.m.; Int. Line Dancing, 10 a.m.;

Tap, 10 a.m.; Tai Chi, 10 a.m.; Insurance Counseling, noon; Pool, noon; Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Table Tennis, 1 p.m.; 500 and Hardanger, 1 p.m.; Color & Chat, 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22 – Morning Stretch, 10 a.m.; ES Meeting, 10 a.m.; Women’s Pool, 11 a.m.; Men’s Bowling at Apple Place Bowl, noon.

Scott Crosbie’s one-man show Scott Crosbie returns to the Apple Valley Senior Center to welcome the new year in his “Medicine Show Music Company� one-man variety show on Thursday, Dec. 28. The event includes an appetizer buffet from Rascal’s. Cost is $15 per person. A cash bar also is available. Desserts are compliments of Ecumen Centennial and Ecumen Seasons. The buffet line and cash bar open at 1 p.m. Entertainment begins at 1:30 p.m. and ends at 3 p.m. Register by Thursday, Dec. 21, at the Apple Valley Senior Center, 14601 Hayes Road, or call 952-9532345.

and preparing for great meals, it is even harder to think of even one student not enjoying good food and books to read at this time of year.� Tschohl said that there are many great causes to support during this time of holiday giving, but says this one that fulfills basic needs for local families is close to home. “The program has strengthened relationships between the school and families who are so grateful for receiving the food,� Tschohl said. “This is so important.� Each year the foundation raises funds to cover the cost of providing weekend food packages to students through FILM, from 1A story, I feel I have succeeded as a filmmaker.� Nelson said he interviewed Crowley’s neighbors and friends, but because his team focused on Crowley’s own world, communication with Apple Valley residents was limited. Nelson said they did reach out to the Apple Valley Police for a statement, but were told there wasn’t any-

Tim Leslie says that these are misleadingly low numbers because these figures do not include deaths of people whose addiction began with opioids and then who died from an overdose or complications caused by using illegal street drugs. Such illegal drugs are most often sought when an addicted person can no longer obtain an opioid prescription. “Our jails are filled with people who are committing crimes in Dakota County to feed their addiction, but we cannot arrest our way out of this problem,� said Leslie. “The drivers of this public health and safety crisis are the pharmaceutical companies and distributors who are feeding off of people’s pain and harming them, their families, their workplaces and fueling increased crime in our coun-

ty.� Dakota County Board Chair Mike Slavik says the impact of opioid epidemic doesn’t stop at the human toll. “This epidemic is substantially straining public resources such as health care, criminal justice, first responders, public safety, and social services,� said Slavik. “The deceptive marketing of pharmaceutical companies and distributors and the destruction it is inflicting physically, socially and financially must stop, and that is why it is imperative that Dakota County advance this lawsuit.� According to the CDC, the overall financial toll nationally is at least $78.5 billion due to increased health care and substance abuse treatment costs, public sector health care costs and criminal justice costs.

The Sheridan Story — a Minneapolis-based nonprofit that has developed a program in District 196 schools that identifies students in need and distributes food to them over the weekend. The foundation has garnered support from local businesses, service groups and individuals this year, but needs to raise thousands more to cover all the students identified. It costs $130 per school year to provide one child a weekend bag of food each week. “Just think, if 13 residents each donated $10, we could feed one student for a year,� Tschohl said. The fundation consists of 12 directors, in addition to ex-

officio members Superintendent Jane Berenz, Director of Finance and Operations Jeffrey Solomon and Director of Community Education Khia Brown. Tax-deductible donations can be made to District 196 Foundation; include “The Sheridan Story� in the memo line and mail to Khia Brown, Director of Community Education, 15180 Canada Ave., Rosemount, MN 55068. Those people who have questions about making a donation or forming a business partnership with District 196 may call Brown at 651-4237720 or Tschohl at 952-4324615 or billtschohl@gmail. com.

thing left to say. “Their stated opinion was their police report contained all they wanted to say about the case,� Nelson said. When the newspaper reached out to the Apple Valley Police Department for comment, officials said they conducted several media interviews the year following the incident and are no longer making any statements about the case or subsequent docu-

mentaries. “A Gray State� played three times in the Twin Cities this summer and fall, including a free screening at the Walker Arts Center on Sept. 21. The documentary opened in theaters in New York on Friday, Nov. 3, and Los Angeles on Friday, Nov. 24. The “A Gray State� is available on iTunes, and it will premiere on Netflix on Monday, Dec. 25.

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News Briefs Sex trafficking presentation

and how it affects our community. Space is limited to the The Apple Valley Busi- free event. Go to www. ness Watch is hosting “The avbizwatch.org to reserve a Dynamics of Sex Traffick- spot. ing,� a presentation by Terry Forliti, executive direc- CAP Agency tor of Breaking Free, 8-10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, at raises funds the Apple Valley Senior and awareness Center, 14601 Hayes Road. Breaking Free is a non- to fight poverty On Nov. 15, 125 people profit organization working with victims and survi- came together to support, vors of sex trafficking and celebrate, and raise money and awareness for the work prostitution. Attendees will hear being done by Scott Carver about the ever-increasing Dakota Community Acproblem of sex trafficking tion Partnership.

At this first Give Where You Live Gala, over $13,000 was raised to fund CAP’s more than 20 programs and services. Attendees donated to support CAP’s food shelf, early childhood education, senior nutrition, meals on wheels, crisis nursery, housing, and emergency services. The next day, Give to the Max, CAP received almost $10,000 in donations. These events kicked off CAP’s year-end Give Where You Live campaign, which runs through Jan. 31. These donations, and

New process proposed for harassment complaints House rules would change under bipartisan plan

by Jonathan Avise SESSION DAILY

A bipartisan pair of lawmakers has unveiled proposed changes to House rules that would alter how the institution handles accusations of sexual harassment. Rep. John Lesch, DFLSt. Paul, and Rep. Marion O’Neill, R-Maple Lake, said Monday their aim is to institute a clear, fair process for dealing with allegations of sexual harassment against House members — and one that avoids any whiff of partisanship, or that appears to unfairly protect elected officials. The proposal follows a string of allegations of sexual harassment leveled against two legislators in recent weeks. Former Rep. Tony Cornish, R-Vernon Center, resigned earlier this month, and Sen. Dan Schoen, DFL-St. Paul Park, is set to formally resign this week, after accusations of inappropriate conduct. “This workplace has to be a safe place,� O’Neill said during a news conference announcing the proposed measures. “That’s our No. 1 goal.� Lesch and O’Neill’s proposed rule changes

would expedite the investigation process when allegations are reported, provide confidentiality to complainants, and would ensure due process protections are afforded to all parties involved in a complaint. The leaders of both House caucuses would be automatically notified of a sexual harassment or discrimination complaint when it is filed, whether by a fellow House member, member of the public, lobbyist or executive branch official. “It’s clear the current mechanisms to address this behavior aren’t sufficient to ensure legislators, staff, lobbyists and others can carry out their duties in an environment free from harmful behaviors,� Lesch said in a statement. Under current House rules, the only official way for individuals to seek redress for alleged inappropriate conduct is through an ethics committee process that Lesch and O’Neill say often goes nowhere and has no clear timetable. After filing a written, specific complaint with both the House majority and minority leaders, their proposal would require

the issue be referred to the House Ethics Committee within seven days. Other deadlines would include: • a nonpublic probable cause hearing before the committee within 30 days; • a public contested hearing on the merits of the complaint no later than 60 days after the probable cause hearing; and • a disposition and ruling must be filed by the committee chair within 90 days of receiving the initial complaint. Lesch and O’Neill said the proposed changes will be offered as an amendment on the House Floor when the 2018 session convenes Feb. 20. The lawmakers said their proposal, while also providing a clear path forward, would offer both parties in a complaint a fair process for addressing the allegations. In a highly politicized environment like the Legislature, O’Neill said, ensuring due process for both parties would assure allegations don’t become “political weapons.â€? More Session Daily stories are online at www.house.leg. state.mn.us/SessionDaily.

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all the donations throughout the year, allow CAP to continue to help families and individuals in need and fight poverty in the southwest metro area. CAP Agency recently helped a man who had been homeless and living in a tent for the past three years sign a lease for a home. With tears in his eyes, the man held his keys and smiled. CAP staff asked him what he was going to do first. “Take a long, hot shower, shave, and wash my clothes,� he said. “CAP Agency serves about 12,000 households each year in Scott, Carver, and Dakota counties. It can come as a surprise to people that the numbers are that sweeping,� said CAP Executive Director

Joe Vaughan. More information about CAP and its work can be found at www.capagency.org Donations can be made at www.capagency.org/donate.

Rosemount Parks and Recreation programs Register for the following Rosemount Parks and Recreation programs online at www.ci.rosemount. mn.us, at the parks and recreation office, or call 651-322-6000 for more information. Learn to Skate Lessons – Registration is open for winter session, Jan. 8 to Feb. 26. Lessons

are held Mondays at the Rosemount Community Center Ice Arena, 13885 S. Robert Trail. Go to www. ci.rosemount.mn.us/parks to find class levels and times. Cost: $75 (includes five free open skates). Registration deadline: Jan. 4. Free open gym on noschool days. Come for a game of pick-up basketball or volleyball, dodge ball or kickball. Equipment provided. A parent or guardian is required to attend during the K-5 open gym time. No registration needed. Times: 12:30-2 p.m. elementary school open gym (K-5 with an adult); 2-3:30 p.m. middle school and high school open gym. Dates: Dec. 27-29, Jan. 15 and 19, Feb. 9 and 19, March 9, 26-30.

New leader installed at Rosemount armory Brig. Gen. Benjamin Corell assumed command of the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division during a ceremony, Dec. 9, in Rosemount. He takes command of the division from Maj. Gen. Jon Jensen who recently became the adjutant general of the Minnesota National Guard. Corell currently previously served as the deputy adjutant general of the Iowa Army National Guard, which is home to the 34th Infantry Division’s 2nd Brigade Combat Team. Corell served as the brigade commander from 2010 to 2012 and led the brigade during a deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Corell enlisted in the Iowa Army National Guard in January 1986 and received his officer commission from the Iowa Military Academy’s Officer Candidate School in March 1989. He has commanded at the company,

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Brig. Gen. Benjamin Corell assumed command of the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division during a ceremony, Dec. 9, in Rosemount. battalion and brigade rest, Romania. level. Corell has served The 34th Infantry Dias the deputy command- vision is coming to the ing general-maneuver for end of its centennial year, the 34th Infantry Divi- celebrating 100 years of sion and served recently service. The Red Bulls are as the deputy commander, preparing for deployment NATO Multinational Di- to Kuwait in the fall of vision Southeast, Bucha- 2018.

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vides a grant once investment and job creation goals are met. Spectro is now hiring 10 new Rosemount-based Spectro full-time production and mainAlloys Corp announced a $5.5 tenance positions as a result of million investment at its alumi- this expansion. num recycling facility to expand recycling capabilities and im- Insurance prove melting safety and efficiency. The project will be com- company names pleted mid-2018, and includes surety executive, a building addition and a new state-of-the-art furnace capable manager Burnsville-based Kraus-Anof melting a wide range of aluderson Insurance has promoted minum scrap types. The planned expansion has Kathy Dircz to vice president of received support from the state’s surety and has hired Amy Burns Job Creation Fund, which pro- as manager of surety.

Dircz has more than 35 years of experience in the insurance industry. She previously served as KA Insurance’s manager of surety, a department she created in 1992. As vice president, she will oversee the department’s surety programs, including systems and procedures that improve client, agency and company relationships. Dircz earned her Certified Insurance Counselor designation and is the agency representative for the National Association of Surety Bond Producers and the Minnesota Surety Association. Burns was previously em-

ployed as vice president of surety with Wells Fargo. She has more than 25 years of experience in the surety industry working with national brokers representing contract and commercial clients. She also has managed teams through mergers, acquisitions and changes in technology platforms. Burns holds a CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter) and AFSB (Associate of Fidelity Surety Bonding), the highest designations in the industry. She is a member of the National Association of Surety Bond Producers as well as the

Minnesota Surety Association. KA Insurance has completed four acquisitions in recent years, significantly increasing its risk management and surety capabilities and resources. In July 2017, the agency acquired the operations of Twin Cities-based Dennis J. Linder & Associates, a property and casualty agency focused on architectural and engineering firms. The company also acquired Onyx Benefit Advisors in 2016, Minnesota Insurance Brokers in 2009 and Advanced Risk Manager in 2012.

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Business Calendar To submit items for the • Friday, Jan. 5, 7:30-9 a.m., Business Calendar, email: dar- Legislative Breakfast, The Comcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. mons on Marice, 1380 Marice Drive, Eagan. Speaker: Matt Apple Valley Chamber of Com- Smith, Dakota County manager. merce events: Cost: $25 members, $30 non• Friday, Dec. 15, 11 a.m. to members; series pass, $160. noon, ribbon cutting, Mantra Ba- Registration required. Informazaar, 14809 Granada Ave., Apple tion: Kelli Morgen at 651-288Valley. Free. No RSVP required. 9202 or kmorgen@dcrchamber. com. Burnsville Chamber of Commerce events: Lakeville Area Chamber of • Thursday, Jan. 4, 4:30- Commerce events: 6:30 p.m., Business After Hours, • Tuesday, Dec. 19, 8:20Mediterranean Cruise Cafe, 9 a.m., Teacher Appreciation 12500 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Breakfast, JFK Elementary. InFree to attend. Information: Tri- formation: Amy Green at amy@ cia Andrews at tricia@burnsvil- lakevillechambercvb.org. lechamber.com. • Wednesday, Dec. 20, 4:307 p.m., Young Professionals Ugly Dakota County Regional Sweater Party, Chart House, Chamber of Commerce events: 11287 Klamath Trail, Lakeville.

Information: 952-469-2020 or info@lakevillechamber.org. • Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2-3 p.m., Ambassador Anniversary Visits. Information: Shanen Corlett at 952-469-2020 or shanen@lakevillechambercvb.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 a 8-9 a.m. meeting at Vivo Kitchen, 15435 Founders Lane, Apple Valley. Information: Tom Van Delist, 612-325-7275.

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districts. A continental breakfast will be served. For more information, call Kathy The Metropolitan Interfaith Groettum at 651-235-5213 or visit Council on Affordable Housing (MI- micah.org to register. CAH), South Chapter, will host its annual breakfast with legislators on Christmas cantata in Wednesday, Jan. 10. Doors open at 7:15 a.m. with the program 7:30-9 Burnsville a.m. at the Church of St. John NeuPresbyterian Church of the Aposmann, 4030 Pilot Knob Road in Ea- tles in Burnsville presents its Christgan. mas cantata, “The Angels’ Story,� 10 Local state legislators and the a.m. Sunday, Dec. 17. All are welpublic are invited. There will be some come. short presentations followed by conThe church is at 701 E. 130th St., versations with legislators about Burnsville. Call 952-890-7877 for housing and other topics. Conversa- more information. tions will be grouped by legislative

LEGAL NOTICES 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: Butler Bike Shop Insurance PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 15322 Galaxie Avenue Suite 214 Apple Valley, MN 55124 NAMEHOLDER(S): Butler & Associates Insurance Agency, Inc. 15322 Galaxie Avenue Suite 214 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 29, 2017 SIGNED BY: Daniel J. Butler Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek December 8, 15, 2017 761979

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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 consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. ASSUMED NAME: Conservation Breeding Specialist Group (CBSG) PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 12101 Johnny Cake Ridge Road Apple Valley, MN 55124 NAMEHOLDER(S): Global Conservation Network 12101 Johnny Cake Ridge Road 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 14, 2017 SIGNED BY: Ann Byers Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek December 15, 22, 2017 764594

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INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 917 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 2017 This is a summary of the Intermediate School District 917 Regular School Board Meeting on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, with full text available for public inspection on the district website at www. isd917.k12.mn.us or the District Office at 1300 145th Street East, Rosemount, MN 55068. The meeting was called to order at 5:01 PM. Board members present: Dick Bergstrom, Jill Lewis, Byron Schwab, Russ Rohloff, Wendy Felton, Melissa Sauser, Vanda Pressnall, and administrators were present. Absent: Bob Erickson and DeeDee Currier. Good news reports were presented. The following Consent Agenda items were approved: minutes, personnel, donations, bills to be paid, wire trans-

fers and the investment report. Recommended actions approved: 917 Audit for 2016-2017. Taylor Thomas was awarded the 917 Teacher of the Fall Quarter and Amber Minick was the 917 Employee of the Fall Quarter. Closed session at 5:52 PM to discuss negotiations. Adjournment at 6:31 PM. Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek, Lakeville Sun Thisweek, Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek December 15, 2017 764806

NOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TO SATISFY LIEN THEREON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the personal property described as follows: 1971 Marshfield Manufactured Home, VIN # 13618, currently located atl2628 Garland Ave, Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124, together with all miscellaneous personal property located therein will be sold at public auction by the Dakota County Sheriff on the 3rd day of January, 2018 at 10:00 A.M., at Cedar Knolls Community Office, 12571 Garland Avenue, in the city of Apple Valley, County of Dakota, State of Minnesota, to pay and satisfy a lien which is claimed to be due thereon of all parties listed with the Minnesota Driver & Vehicles Services as the “OWNER� being listed as Phone Phoutinane, thereof to: Realty Systems - Arizona, Inc., in the sum of Three-Thousand, Two Hundred, Eighty-Four Dollars and 00/100 ($3,284.00) computed to the day of said sale, exclusive of the expenses of said sale and of the advertising thereof, together with the necessary expenses of advertising and making said sale; and that the grounds of said lien are storage of and care for tenant’s personal property remaining on landlord’s premises following abandonment by tenant. /s/ Robert F. Mc Evoy, Agent Realty Systems-Arizona Inc. Dated: December 1,2017 Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek December 8, 15, 22, 2017 762648

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 196 MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 2017 This is a summary of the November 13, 2017 School Board meeting. The full text is available for public inspection at www.district196. org, at the District Office, or by standard or electronic mail.

The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. at Dakota Ridge School, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Albright, Coulson, Isaacs, Magnuson, Roseen, Schutte and Supt. Berenz. Absent: Huusko. Motion by Roseen, seconded by Schutte and carried with a 6-0 vote to approve the agenda. Students and staff were recognized by the board and superintendent. Eagan citizen Gabriella Garry spoke to the board with concerns about the frequency of radon testing in district buildings. Motion by Coulson, seconded by Schutte and carried with a 6-0 vote to approve consent items: board meeting minutes; investments; summary of claims; gifts totaling $36,530.43; grants totaling $112,397; fuel purchase; sanitary maintenance chemicals and supplies for 2017-19; personnel separations, leaves of absence and new staff; student teacher agreements; employee agreement, and Transition Plus school calendar for 2018-19. Reports were given on enrollment projections, 2016-17 World’s Best Workforce Report Summary and the 2016-17 Achievement and Integration Progress Report. The Fiscal Year 2016-17 Audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and middle school and high school course revisions for 2018-19 were presented as new business. The board will act on these proposals at the December 11 regular School Board meeting. Motion by Roseen, seconded by Schutte and carried with a 6-0 vote to approve the remaining contracts for the additions and renovations to Rosemount High School totaling $2,105,237. Motion by Schutte, seconded by Albright and carried with a 6-0 vote to approve a collective bargaining agreement with the Support Staff Association. Motion by Isaacs, seconded by Albright and carried with a 6-0 vote to approve the resolution canvassing the returns of votes of the November 7, 2017 school district election. Motion by Schutte, seconded by Roseen and carried with a 6-0 vote to approve the resolution authorizing issuance of certificates of election and directing the school district clerk to perform other election-related duties. Motion by Schutte, seconded by Isaacs and carried with a 6-0 vote to approve a resolution declaring November 13-17 as District 196

Clerical and Secretarial Employee Appreciation Week. Motion by Coulson, seconded by Albright and carried with a 6-0 vote to approve a resolution declaring November 13-17 as District 196 Maintenance Support Employee Appreciation Week. Berenz reported that parents and district administrators met to discuss education of students with dyslexia in response to parent concerns presented at the October 23 board meeting. She also reported that district administrators met with Apple Valley High School students to get feedback on their experiences in high school, including successes and challenges. Administrators plan to meet with other student groups throughout the year. She congratulated Art Coulson, Mike Roseen and Craig Angrimson on winning the School Board election. She also thanked Gary Huusko for his dedicated service on the board. Motion by Roseen, seconded by Albright and carried with a 6-0 vote to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek, Lakeville Sun Thisweek, Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek December 15, 2017 765586

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 196 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 20, 2017 This is a summary of the November 20, 2017 School Board meeting. The full text is available for public inspection at www.district196. org, at the District Office, or by standard or electronic mail. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. at the District Office. Present: Albright, Huusko, Isaacs, Magnuson, Roseen and Supt. Berenz. Absent: Coulson and Schutte. Motion by Huusko, seconded by Albright and carried with a 5-0 vote to approve the agenda. Motion by Huusko, seconded by Albright and carried with a 5-0 vote to approve contracts for the additions and renovations to Scott Highlands Middle School totaling $524,773 and allowing Meyer Contracting to withdraw its bid. Motion by Huusko, seconded by Albright and carried with a 5-0 vote to adjourn at 5:36 p.m. Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek, Lakeville Sun Thisweek, Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek December 15, 2017 765592

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O Holy Night,” “The Little Drummer Eagan Women of Note Boy” (as done by The Temptations) and open membership more. Tickets are $25 at the box office, TickJanuary is open membership month for the Eagan Women of Note. Women etmaster.com or 800-982-2787. in the south-metro area who love to sing and may be interested in joining the choir ‘A Christmas Carol are invited to visit Monday rehearsals Radio Play’ in Lakeville during the month of January. The non-audition choir rehearses Eagan Theater Company will present throughout the school year with separate “A Christmas Carol Radio Play” 7:30 fall and spring semesters that end with p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 15 and concerts in December and May. Dur- 16, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, at the ing each semester, the choir perfects 12 Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyto 15 pieces of music, ranging from jazz oke Ave. and popular, to folk and patriotic music, The play is set at a 1940s radio station. in preparation for outreach community Local actors, dressed in 1940s-era apperformances and a final concert. The parel, play several different roles in front choir performs at community events in of a backdrop showcasing images from Dakota County, senior centers, nursing Dickensian London. Radio sound effects homes, and veterans hospitals. recreated just as they were in the 1940s Women 18 and older are encouraged and vintage advertisements round out to visit the choir at its rehearsals 6:30- the authentic experience of being part of 8:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 8-29, at Falcon a radio broadcast during the Golden Age Ridge Middle School in Apple Valley. of Radio. Enrollment for the semester is $60, Tickets are $15 general admission which covers professional leadership, and $12 for senior citizens at Lakevilmusic, and overhead expenses. Those in- leAreaArtsCenter.com. Call 952-985terested in attending a rehearsal should 4640 for more information. send an email to eaganwomenofnote@ gmail.com. More information about the choir can be found at eaganwomenof- Rhythmic Circus at Ames Center note.org. Rhythmic Circus returns to Ames Center in Burnsville with its “Red and ‘That Holiday Feeling’ Green” production 7:30 p.m. Friday and in Burnsville Saturday, Dec. 15 and 16. Colleen Raye Productions presents The holiday show combines the “Sinatra and Company: That Holi- group’s signature style of rapid-fire tap day Feeling” 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, with music familiar to all. at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Tickets are $45.50 and $65.50 at the Burnsville. box office (12600 Nicollet Ave.), TicketThe show features Tim Patrick, Col- master.com or 800-982-2787. leen Raye, Debbie O’Keefe and the 10-piece Blue Eyes Band. “That Holiday Feeling” will showcase Entertainment at Mystic songs from the Andy Williams Collec- Lake Showroom tion (“Happy Holiday,” “It’s the Most Indie pop act Bleachers comes to the Wonderful Time of the Year”), Karen Mystic Showroom in Prior Lake for an Carpenter (“Merry Christmas, Dar- 8 p.m. performance Thursday, Jan. 18. ling”), Bing Crosby and The Andrews Tickets are $34-$49. Sisters (“Jingle Bells”), Nat King Cole The Commodores, ’70s funk and (“The Christmas Song”), Kenny Rogers R&B stars, take the Mystic stage 8 p.m. and Wynonna Judd (“Mary, Did You Friday, Feb. 16. Tickets are $30-$50. Know?”), Frank Sinatra (“Home for the Rocker Sammy Hager performs 8 p.m. Holidays”) as well as sing-a-longs, audi- Friday, March 30. Tickets are $54-$199. ence participation and rousing versions For more information, contact the of classic holiday tunes like “Joy to The box office at 952-496-6563 or visit mysWorld,” “Ring Those Christmas Bells,” ticlake.com. Obituaries

Louise E. Mueller Louise E., Mueller, age 100, of Eagan, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2017. Louise was born August 4, 1917 in St Paul, MN to Walter and Louise Trevis. She was a 1934 graduate of Rosemount High School, and married George Mueller in 1942. Louise is preceded in death by her parents, husband, George; sons, Billy and Bruce Mueller; siblings, John (Rose), Walter (Marie), Bill (Margaret), Jean (Earl) Gephardt, Bob (Marie), Jerome, and Jim Trevis; also by her brother-in-law, LeRoy Kehrer. She is survived by her loving children, Maureen (Ed) Nordby, Robert (Laurie), Larry, and Glen (Tracy) Mueller; step daughter, Eleanor brown; 13 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter; sister, Marge Kehrer; sisters-in-law, Ethel Gardner, Mary Ann Trevis and Katy Trevis; also by other family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 AM Monday December 18, 2017 at Church of St. Joseph’s, 13900 Biscayne Ave., Rosemount, with a visitation 1 hr. prior to Mass at church. Internment, church cemetery. Online Condolences at: www.whitefuneralhomes.com White Funeral Home Apple Valley 952-432-2001

Sharon Lee Norris Sharon Lee Norris (married name Boeser) born July 8, 1941. Preceded in death by parents Homer & Lora Norris and former husband Roger Boeser. Survived by her beloved Aunt Wanda Brown of CA. Children, Shelly (Bruce) Skindelien of Spring Valley, Tim Boeser of Brookton, Kelly (Dave) Metzger of Farmington. Grandchildren, Andy (Tera) Skindelien of Hastings, Liz (Mike) Marti of New Ulm, Silke (Justin) Skindelien of Spring Valley, Ben Metzger of Winona, Bailey (Andy) Folz of Farmington, Brea (Drew) Metzger of Rosemount. Great Grandchildren, Libby, Colin & August Marti, Lily Horsman. Feline companion Sophie. Special thanks to medical staff at the U of MN ICU & Bethesda 6 West. You are very highly thought of by our family!!! Gathering of all friends and family will be Monday, December 18, 2017 from 5-8pm (Stories & a Toast at 6:30pm) at White Funeral Home, 12804 Nicollet Ave S, Burnsville. White Funeral Home Burnsville 952-894-5080 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

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In Loving Memory

Parks and Recreation Register for the following Rosemount Parks and Recreation programs online at www. ci.rosemount.mn.us, at the parks and recreation office, or call 651-322-6000 for more information. Learn to Skate Lessons – Registration is open for winter session, Jan. 8 to Feb. 26. Lessons are held Mondays at the Rosemount Community Center Ice Arena, 13885 S. Robert Trail. Go to www.ci.rosemount. mn.us/parks to find class levels and times. Cost: $75 (includes five free open skates). Registration deadline: Jan. 4. Free open gym on noschool days. Come for a game of pick-up basketball or volleyball, dodge ball or kickball. Equipment provided. A parent or guardian is required to attend during the K-5 open gym time. No registration needed. Times: 12:30-2 p.m. elementary school open gym (K-5 with an adult); 2-3:30 p.m. middle school and high school open gym. Dates: Dec. 27-29, Jan. 15 and 19, Feb. 9 and 19, March 9, 26-30.

family calendar To submit items for the Consumer law clinic, 1-4 Family Calendar, email: p.m., Galaxie Library, 14955 darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. Get help with consumer law Saturday, Dec. 16 matters such as debt collecEagan Market Fest, 10 tion, garnishment, credit isa.m. to 1 p.m., Eagan Com- sues, foreclosures, contracts munity Center, 1501 Cen- and conciliation court with a tral Parkway, Oasis Room. free 30-minute consultation Information: https://www. from a volunteer attorney. cityofeagan.com/marketfest. This clinic is a joint program Antique appraisal, 1-4 of Legal Assistance of Dakota p.m., Robert Trail Library, County, the Dakota County 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rose- Family Court and the Dakota mount. Free. Participant reg- County Law Library. Call 952istration required for apprais- 431-3200 for more informaal (https://www.co.dakota. tion and to schedule an apmn.us/libraries). Limit one pointment. item per person. Spectators welcome. Thursday, Dec. 21 Movies in the Outfield – Skate with Santa, 6-8 “The Mighty Ducks,” 7 p.m., p.m., Neill Park, 13501 Upton Savage Sports Center, 13450 Ave., Burnsville. Free. Dakota Ave., Savage. Free. Bring a lawn chair or blan- Friday, Dec. 22 kets. Sponsored by the cities Beginner snowshoeof Savage and Burnsville. ing, 3-4:30 p.m., Cleary Lake Regional Park, Prior Lake. Sunday, Dec. 17 Equipment provided. If no Holiday Skate with San- snow, participants will hike ta, 1:30-3 p.m., Schmitz-Ma- instead. Ages 8 and older. ki Arena, 114 W. Spruce St., Cost: $5. Reservations reFarmington. Free with a food quired at 763-559-6700. shelf donation. Information: Farmington Parks and Recre- Ongoing ation, 651-280-6960. Eagan parkrun, a free weekly timed 5K run, 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18 Saturdays at Thomas Lake Family law clinic, 1-4 Park, 4350 Thomas Lake p.m., Galaxie Library, 14955 Road, Eagan. Rain or shine. Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. To get a time recorded and Receive a free 30-minute stored online, register at consultation from a volunteer www.parkrun.us/register and attorney regarding family law bring your barcode with you. matters such as divorce, child Information: www.parkrun.us/ custody, child support, visita- eagan. tion, paternity issues, spousal Emotions Anonymous, maintenance and domestic 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays at abuse. This clinic is a joint SouthCross Community program of Legal Assistance Church, 1800 E. County Road of Dakota County, the Dakota 42 (at Summit Oak Drive), County Family Court and the Apple Valley. EA is a 12-step Dakota County Law Library. program for those seeking Call 952-891-7135 to sched- emotional health. All are welule an appointment. come. Information: http:// www.emotionsanonymous. Tuesday, Dec. 19 o rg / o u t - o f - t h e - d a r k n e s s -

To submit items for the 4640. Arts Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. Music RHS holiday choral concerts, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. Comedy Dane Cook, 9:30 p.m. 17, and 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. Sunday, Dec. 31, Mystic 18, Rosemount High School. Lake, Prior Lake. Tickets: Information: 651-423-7501. “An Andy and Bing $69-$149. Information: 952496-6563 or mysticlake.com. Christmas,” with Mick SterLouie Anderson, 6:30 and ling and Ben Utecht and 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, featuring the Dakota Valley Ames Center, 12600 Nicol- Symphony, 4 p.m. Sunday, let Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: Dec. 17, Ames Center, 12600 $32.95-$102.95 at the box Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickoffice, Ticketmaster.com or ets: $25-$40 at the box office, 800-982-2787 and Ticket800-982-2787. Greg Fitzsimmons, 7:30 master.com. EHS holiday choir conand 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, and Saturday, Jan. 6, Mys- certs, 6 and 7:30 p.m. Montic Lake, Prior Lake. Tickets: day, Dec. 18, Eagan High $19. Information: 952-496- School. Information: 651683-6900. 6563 or mysticlake.com. AVHS winter choir concert, 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. Events Legacy Fighting Alli- 18, Apple Valley High School. ance 29, 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. Information: 952-431-8200. EVHS winter choral con15, Mystic Showroom, Prior Lake. Tickets start at $35. In- certs, 6 and 8 p.m. Monformation: mysticlake.com or day, Dec. 18, Eastview High School. Information: 952952-496-6563. 431-8900. FHS holiday choir conExhibits Watercolor paintings by certs, 6 and 8 p.m. Monday, Cynthia Marsh and photog- Dec. 18, Farmington High raphy by Mark Freier are on School. Information: 651display through December in 252-2501. LNHS winter choir conthe Steeple Center gallery, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rose- certs, 6 and 7:30 p.m. Monmount. Information: 651-322- day, Dec. 18, Lakeville North High School. Information: 6000. “Art: Diverse Perspec- 952-232-3600. BHS choir concert, tives Through Local Eyes” runs through Jan. 20 at Art 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, Works Eagan, 3795 Pilot Burnsville High School. InforKnob Road, Eagan. Informa- mation: 952-707-2100. EHS Pyramid jazz band tion: artworkseagan.org. “Big and Small,” an ex- concert, 7 p.m. Tuesday, hibit by the Minnesota Con- Dec. 19, Eagan High School. temporary Quilters, is on Information: 651-683-6900. LSHS choir concert, 7 display through Jan. 5 in the gallery at the Lakeville Area p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, LakeArts Center, 20965 Holyoke ville South High School. InforAve. Information: 952-985- mation: 952-232-3300. FHS winter band concert, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, Farmington High School. Information: 651-252-2501. LSHS Cabaret, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, Lakeville South High School. Information: 952-232-3300. Buddy Guy, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, Mystic Lake, Prior Lake. Tickets: $40-$60. Information: 952-496-6563 or mysticlake.com. Morris Day and The Time, 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, Mystic Lake, Prior Lake. Tickets: $30-$60. Information: 952-496-6563 or mysticlake.com.

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Blood drives The American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767) or visit red crossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. • Dec. 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Salon by InStyle/ JC Penney, Burnsville Center, 14301 Burnhaven Drive, Burnsville. • Dec. 16, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. • Dec. 18, 12-5 p.m., Best Western Premier Nicollet Inn, 14201 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. • Dec. 19, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Culver’s, 15225 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. • Dec. 20, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Culver’s, 3445 O’Leary Lane, Eagan. • Dec. 21, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Dunn Brothers, 15265 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. • Dec. 22, 12-6 p.m., Destiny Christian Church, 12119 16th Ave., Burnsville.

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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, 9:3010:30 a.m. Saturdays at Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. Troubled by someone’s drinking? Al-Anon can help. More information: al-anon-alateen-msp. org.

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Theater “Triple Espresso” runs through Feb. 15 at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $41-$48 at the box office, Ticketmaster.com and 800-982-2787. “Chess,” presented by The Chameleon Theatre Circle, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1416; 2 p.m. Dec. 17, Gremlin Theatre, 550 Vandalia St., St. Paul. Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for students and seniors at brownpapertickets. org. Group rates available. “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” presented by Eastview High School, 7 p.m. Dec. 14-16. Tickets: $9 adults, $7 senior citizens, $5 students at seatyourself.biz/evhs. Information: 952-431-8900. “White Christmas,” presented by Eagan High School, 7 p.m. Dec. 14-16. Tickets: $9 adults, $7 senior citizens, $5 students at seatyourself. biz/eaganhs. Information: 651-683-6964. “A Christmas Carol Radio Play,” presented by the Eagan Theater Company, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15-16 and 2 p.m. Dec. 17, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $15,

$12 for seniors age 60 and older. Information: LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com or 952985-4640. “Nguyen Ngoc Ngan 25 Nam,” a Vietnamese variety show, 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 25, Mystic Lake, Prior Lake. Tickets: $18 and $27 in advance, $23 and $32 day of show. Information: 952-4966563 or mysticlake.com. Lightwire Theater’s “A Very Electric Christmas,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $30$75 at the box office, 800982-2787 and Ticketmaster. com. Workshops/classes/other Goswami Yoga classes: Barre, 5-6 p.m. Tuedays, Jan. 16-Feb. 20, $55 (six classes), Diamondhead Education Center, Burnsville; Aromatherapy Yoga, 5-6 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 4-Feb. 8, $55 (six classes), Diamondhead; Yoga at Angry Inch, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, $15. Information: www.goswamiyoga. com. Creative dance classes, ages toddler to 7, Ballet Royale Minnesota in Lakeville. Information: balletroyalemn.org or 952-898-3163. Yoga wind down class is the first Thursday of the month at Precision and Flow Pilates, 13708 County Road 11, Burnsville. Information: www.preci sionandflowpilates.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 763-8432734. 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, 612-210-3377. 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. Soy candle making classes held weekly in Eagan near 55 and Yankee Doodle. Call Jamie at 651-315-4849 for dates and times. $10 per person. Presented by Making Scents in Minnesota. Line dance lessons, 1:30-4 p.m. Mondays, Apple Valley American Legion, 14521 Granada Drive. Information: Marilyn at 651-4637833. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn. gov, 952-985-4640. Rosemount History Book Club meets 6:30-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Robert Trail Library. Information: John Loch, 952-255-8545 or jjloch@charter.net. 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: 651-688-0365. Dakota Speakers Toastmasters meets 6-7 p.m. Mondays at Apple Valley Ecumen Seasons Learning Center. Information: http://dakota.toast mastersclubs.org/.

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Thisweekend Triple Espresso serves up 23rd year American poet Maya Angelou said, “Everybody born comes from the Creator trailing wisps of glory.� If that’s true, then Bob Stromberg has had some gloriously creative streaks over the past year, including a wisp of fame on national television. A nationally known speaker, comedian and author, Stromberg is one of the trio of creators of Triple Espresso — a highly caffeinated comedy. The show is Minneapolis’ longest running theater production, and was conceived as a way for Stromberg to work onstage with his friends and co-creators, Michael Pearce Donley and Bill Arnold. Triple Espresso has played various venues for 23 years including a current run through Feb. 15 in the Black Box Theatre at the Ames Center in Burnsville. The show has been produced in over 50 cities, in six countries and in three languages. “Hearing my jokes in Flemish had me doubledover in laughter,� Stromberg said. Stromberg, 65, is now focusing on creativity itself. From his cozy, eclectic home office in Hugo, he produces a podcast entitled The Wide-Eyed Creative. The podcast not only features portions of his stand-up comedy but also highlights the talents of others, including local comedian Daren Streblow and Mankato-

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The main cast of Triple Espresso includes Bob Stromberg, Michael Pearce Donley and Bill Arnold. based cookie baker, Rachel Britz. “Creativity is not a gift that only special people possess,� Stromberg encourages his listeners, “it is a craft.� He teaches the craft in his online course, Mastering the Craft of Creativity. After having a brush with fame in auditions for America’s Got Talent in 2013, Stromberg was featured last summer on prime-time TV in the show, “Little Big Shots: Forever Young.� Host Steve Harvey called him the “Shadow Master,� and Stromberg taught Harvey part of the shadow puppet comedy taken directly from Triple Espresso.

When asked about his reality show experiences, Stromberg laughs and says: “AGT was a long fierce battle. Steve Harvey was a church picnic.� Triple Espresso will be performed at the Ames Center Dec. 7, to Feb. 15 — Wednesdays-Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sundays and 3 p.m. Additional performances are slated Dec. 19, 26 and 31, and Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 20, 26, Jan. 1, Feb. 13-15 at 3 p.m. There will be no performances: Dec. 24, Jan. 27 and Feb. 10. In addition to the main three players, the cast also includes Patrick Albanese, Dane Stauffer, Paul Somers,

John Bush & Christopher Hart. Triple Espresso is directed by William Partlan and produced by The Daniel Group. The Ames Center is located at 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets are $41-$48. They are available online at ticketmaster.com, by phone 800982-2787 (Ticketmaster), groups of 10-plus call 952895-4680, or in person at the John and Betty Adamich Box Office. Discounts available for groups, seniors, military personnel and youth under 12, some restrictions may apply. More information is at tripleespresso.com.

ProAct presents ‘The Greatest Gift’ Production set at a snowed-in shopping mall ProAct Playhouse productions is presenting “The Greatest Gift: A Holiday Play� at the Lakeville Area Arts Center on Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m. It was written and will be performed almost entirely by people with disabilities, as the Eaganbased group is setting the stage for a snowed-in shopping mall on Christmas Eve. Overzealous carolers, competing mall Santas, a young man with a unique Christmas wish and other characters are forced to recognize the gifts they all possess inside and embrace the true meaning of Christmas, said Director Matt Briggs, who is also a ProAct staff member. “It’s a funny and heartwarming holiday show,� said Briggs, who has led many productions and served as a high school speech coach. About half of the cast of 20 are seasoned amateur actors, while the others are new to the group.

Most come from communities in Dakota County. Tickets are available at the door for a suggested donation of $15 and seats can be reserved at lakevilleareaartscenter.com. The theater is located at 20965 Holyoke Ave. ProAct Inc. is headquartered in Eagan and has additional operations in Red Wing, Zumbrota and in Hudson, Wis.

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ProAct Playhouse productions is presenting “The Greatest Gift: A Holiday Play� at the Lakeville Area Arts Center on Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Coffee Concert Series 2018 launch to feature Steve Heitzeg The Lakeville Area Arts Center launches its 11th season of Coffee Concerts, with composer Steve Heitzeg’s Ecomusic on Jan. 7, 2018, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center at 2 p.m. The season combines a mix of musicians, composers, and actors in four afternoon concerts from January-May. Coffee Concert founders Carrie Vecchione and Rolf Erdahl continue to organize the series and perform on the first and the final concerts. “We’re proud to present another variety-packed season of engaging, eyeopening musical experiences in 2018,� Erdahl said. “It’s been incredibly gratifying to see this series grow through the support of the community and engagement of world-class artists.� The season sponsor is Audrey Johnson Companies, with additional support from an Arts Activities Grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council. “We work very hard every year to put together a season with something new and compelling for the audience,� Vecchione said. “Minnesota is an internationally recognized hotbed of composition, so we’re especially excited to start with Steve Heitzeg’s Ecomusic concert. He creates beautiful soundscapes with intriguing and unusual musical combinations. I’m especially excited to hear Charles Lazarus play the small combo version of Heitzeg’s jazzy American Nomad. I subbed with the Minnesota Orchestra oboe section for the premiere, and it’s an amazing piece.� This concert of Heitzeg’s music (including two world premieres) is performed by Minnesota Orchestra trumpeter Charles Lazarus, Zeitgeist percussionists Heather Barringer and Patti Cudd, pianist Tom Linker, soprano Anna Christofaro, OboeBass!, composer Steve Heitzeg on electric guitar, and several young people on small stones. Other 2018 concerts will feature Minnesota Orchestra violinist Peter McGuire and pianist Timothy Lovelace performing a recital of music by Brahms and his circle (Feb. 11), The Irina & Julia Elkina Piano Duo with Impossible Salt Theater in a MacPhail Spotlight program of Hungarian music and folk tales (April 29), and OboeBass! with Minnesota Orchestra French hornist Ellen Dinwiddie Smith and pianist and William Eddins in “Musical Myths, Legends, and Stories� (May 20). Tickets are available online at www. LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com, or at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. For additional information, call 952-985-4640. Tickets are $18/$15 (ages 60-plus/18 and under.) general admission. Ticket price includes complimentary Caribou Coffee and refreshments. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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