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March 16, 2018 | Volume 39 | Number 2

Nationwide walkout gets local

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Students gather at Apple Valley High School to protest gun violence by Amy Mihelich SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Berenz to retire Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District Superintendent Jane Berenz will retire at the end of the school year. Page 6A

OPINION Planning for the future Joe Nathan says local school districts are making good efforts to help students plan for after high school, but they could do better. Page 4A

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“Enough is enough.� “Our time has come.� “We need change, we cause change.� Students from Apple Valley High School, the School of Environmental Studies (SES) and Prior Lake High School chanted together on Wednesday, March 14, as part of a nationwide school walkout protesting gun violence. Students from all over the nation participated in similar events on Wednesday in solidarity with students in Parkland, Florida, where 17 people died in a school shooting a month before. These events were student organized, led and facilitated. SES students carpooled to the Apple Valley Community Center parking lot, and at 9:50 a.m., walked as a group to Apple Valley High School, chanting “Hear us now.� They met with students walking out of Apple Valley High School and gathered in the parking lot near Hayes Road. The students had set up a sound system, and promptly at 10 a.m. student leaders began leading cheers and chants as around 200 students gathered. The event began with

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Students from the School of Environmental Studies, Apple Valley High School and Prior Lake High School gathered in the AVHS parking lot at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, to protest gun violence. The student-led assembly was part of a nationwide school walk-out in solidarity with the students in Parkland, Florida, exactly one month after the school shooting that claimed 17 lives. a timeline of all the major school shootings that have happened in the U.S., from Columbine to Parkland.

Students held up posters of silence for each. microphone to give speechand spoke the name of Then, student leaders es. each school, and the crowd from Apple Valley High See WALKOUT, 10A participated in a moment School and SES took the

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Apple Valley man indicted for heroin distribution

Meet the Author Apple Valley author Jeffrey Burton is the next featured speaker during Meet the Author in Rosemount. Page 17A

by Amy Mihelich SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

NEWS Youths journey through theater Twin Cities Homeschoolers for the Arts prepares for weekend performances of “The Pilgrim’s Progress.� Page 3A

PUBLIC NOTICE Sun Thisweek Apple Valley is an official newspaper of the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District Page 12A

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The Riverside Hitmen performed a free concert at Valleywood Golf Course in Apple Valley on Saturday, March 10. This was the third and final concert of the Frozen Apple Concert Series, hosted by the Apple Valley Arts Foundation and Apple Valley Parks and Recreation. Community members gathered for a night of music, fellowship, food and dancing. The band kept the energy high with feelgood tunes from several decades. AVAF will host more free concerts this summer at Kelley Park.

District 196 strong at science competition Eastview High School places in top 10 at Science Olympiad by Amy Mihelich SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

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This winter, high school students from across District 196 woke up on Saturdays long before the sun to take science tests for fun. You read that right. At Science Olympiad tournaments, students complete labs, build machines and take paperand-pencil tests to prove their knowledge and earn points for their team. Eastview High School senior Jimmy Erickson just wrapped up his fourth and final season of Science

Olympiad. Although he mainly competes in build events, he does a little of everything. From bridges and towers, to mousetrap vehicles and Rube Goldberg machines, Erickson enjoys overcoming each challenge. “I chose my events because I like problemsolving and finding a solution,� he said. “I like the whole process of finding out what works best and fixing or changing my build to make it better.� He likes working on different projects at the same time, while also learning more about different as-

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With 275 points, the Eastview High School Science Olympiad team gave the best performance in District 196 at the state tournament on Saturday, March 3. The team earned 10th place. pects of science. “Though my build events are mostly physics, I have done some study

events having to do with different people and see biology, and ecology,� he different ways that people said. “It’s a program where I get to work with so many See SCIENCE, 9A

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An Apple Valley man has been identified as the main distributor of a large drug trafficking network that brought drugs into Minnesota. On Thursday, March 8, U.S. Attorney Gregory G. Brooker announced the indictment of 12 individuals for their roles in a heroin distribution conspiracy. Carlos Nashun Coleman, 33, of Apple Valley, and 11 others were charged with conspiracy to distribute heroin, and made their initial appearances in Duluth, before Magistrate Judge Leo Brisbois in U.S. District Court in the days following the indictment. In connection to the distribution network, 17 other people are facing state charges. See HEROIN, 8A

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History helps the Velvet Tones look ahead Apple Valley-based group to perform with Greenleaf Elementary

by Amy Mihelich SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Two binders sit side by side on a round table. Eight members of the Velvet Tones have pulled up chairs and are flipping through the pages. Photos, newspaper clippings, flyers, programs and tickets fill each page; artifacts documenting the 21year history of the Velvet Tones. The Velvet Tones are a senior adult community choir based in Apple Valley. They practice in the Apple Valley Senior Center on Wednesdays from September through May. Some of the members have been singers all their lives. Others spent years singing at home or in the car with their children, but never joined a choir. There’s a place for all in this non-audition group. “I’ve seen a lot of changes throughout the 20 years I’ve been a member,� said soprano Helen Rix, one of the first members of the choir. “It’s gone from 10 members to 76.�

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The Velvet Tones last performed with Greenleaf Elementary in 2009. Although the members have changed over the past nine years, the choirs will reunite Sunday, March 18, at the Festival of Music at Eastview High School. “What this group has is a critical mass,� said David Freund, bass and president of the Apple Valley Senior Center. “A lot of us belong to smaller choirs where there are only one or two basses and they are missing this or that. You come here,

and there’s 70, and there’s a sense of fullness you have with that mass.� Along with membership, the complexity of the arrangements has also increased. “We used to sing all in one part, but now we are moving up and doing more

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parts,� Rix said. “We sing full arrangements of everything.� Director Rich Clausen said the Velvet Tones perform a wide range of music — from pop to country, rock to Broadway, big-band to patriotic and seasonal favorites. Members come from Apple Valley and several south-metro communities, and while they perform over 30 shows a year, they value their relationships with other choir members

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one another’s company. “We all enjoy it so much, the camaraderie, and all of the variety of the things that we do,� soprano Marty Armitage said. “I don’t think any of us want to give it up. We just want to keep going.� The members maintain the binders containing the choir’s history, not to reminisce about the “good old days,� but rather as a record of their accomplishments so far, and a reminder that each season brings with it a new and exciting chapter in the choir’s story. It’s that idea — that music can be a part of one’s life through all its different chapters — that inspires the Velvet Tones to work collaboratively in their Festival of Spring concert. On Sunday, March 18, the Velvet Tones will perform with musicians who are in the midst of a completely different chapter in their musical journeys: students from Greenleaf Elementary. Despite their difference in age and experience, each choir has something to teach the other. “The elementary students always give us something to strive for,� Steve Loken, bass, said. “They are up there with their music memorized, and we have our books.� “And at the same time, we let them know music is a lifelong endeavor,� Clausen said. The Velvet Tones work with a different local elementary school choir every year, and each time they are inspired by the kids’ energy and passion for music. The members enjoy showing the See CHOIR, 9A

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Local youths journey together through theater Twin Cities Homeschoolers for the Arts present ‘The Pilgrim’s Progress’

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There’s an old proverb that says: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.� The cast and crew of “The Pilgrim’s Progress,� produced by Twin Cities Homeschoolers for the Arts (TCHA), are discovering just how true these words can be. The play is an adaptation of John Bunyan’s “The Pilgrim’s Progress.� Written in 1678, the book is often believed to be the first novel written in English. The Christian allegory takes place in a dream sequence and follows Christian on his journey from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City. Matthew Dragert plays Christian, the lead character. He is a senior, and though he’s been involved in theater since eighth grade, this is his first performance with TCHA. Through developing his character, he’s reflected on the struggles of walking alone. “The show follows Christian on his spiritual journey from finding this book — the Bible — all the way through his entire life, in a spiritual sense, to the gates of heaven,� Dragert said. “It follows all of the joys that he’s encountered and all of the hardships that come through the

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Christian, played by Matthew Dragert, and The Dreamer, played by Katherine Hunt, take in the temptations and corruption that surround them. Twin Cities Homeschoolers for the Arts presents “The Pilgrim’s Progress� this weekend at Mt. Olivet Church and Family Centre in Apple Valley. walk of life. I’m taking aspects of my own walk with Christ and just looking back on how I’ve reacted and how I’ve behaved myself in similar situations.� Katherine Hunt, a junior taking PSEO classes at University of Northwestern, sees the story from a completely different angle. She’s been involved in TCHA for six years, so she’s familiar with the director and the cast community. She’s playing the other lead, a narrator character named “The Dreamer.� Although she’s had lead roles in past performances, this role is new territory — a new journey. “Being a narrator char-

acter has been more difficult than usual because it’s a different kind of character,� she said. “You have to dig a lot deeper. It’s been fun; it’s like a challenge.� Hunt said her role has given her a lot of opportunity for reflection. “I’m telling the story, but I’m also reliving it at the same time,� she said. “I have to think about how I would feel the first time I experienced it, and how I would feel telling someone about it while experiencing it the second time.� These reflections have helped Hunt think about her own journey, and how it might fit into the jour-

Anna Wills endorsed unanimously in District 57B State Rep. Anna Wills, R-Rosemount, was endorsed by acclimation Saturday, March 10, at the District 57 GOP Convention, unanimously earning the Republican backing to run for a fourth term in the Minnesota House of Representatives. “I am grateful to have the continued trust and

support of the Republican delegates and I’m looking forward to earning the continued support of the voters of 57B,� Wills said. “We need to continue to build off the victories of the 2017 legislative session, including tax relief and education funding, to ensure a growing economy.�

Wills is currently serving her third term in the Legislature representing District 57B, which encompasses Rosemount, Coates, and portions of Apple Valley. She was first elected in 2012. Wills lives in Rosemount with her husband, Rob, and their three children.

neys of others. “The show has helped me in my own walk and relationship with God,� she said. “The journey (Christian) is going through is the one we are all going through. Playing this character — having to watch the play and react to it in character — has made me think about my own reactions to things in my own life.� Behind the scenes, Allison Carver, is taking part in her own journey. She’s a junior taking PSEO classes through University of Northwestern, and she’s also the lead tech person. She oversees media, lights and sound, and though she’s been helping

a little more creative freedom.� Although these three TCHA members are going through journeys of their own, they know they walk together. “It’s a lot like a family,� he said. “We spend a lot of time here together, and we do try to spend time with each other outside of this auditorium. We get to know each other on a more personal level than: this is what you play, this is what you say, so this is who you are.� The group has become a system of support and encouragement, on and off the stage. “Finding this group of people has just been an absolute blessing,� Dragert said. “I’ve been having a lot of fun with getting to know all of these great kids. They’ve got hearts for people, for theater, and for God. I couldn’t have asked for a greater group for this show.� The performances take place on Friday, March 16, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 17, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Mt. Olivet Church and Family Centre, located in Apple Valley at 14201 Cedar Ave. S. To purchase tickets, or for more information about TCHA, visit www.tchamn.com.

with the tech side of productions since sixth grade, this show presents new challenges. “I like how complicated it is — trying to figure it all out,� she said. “I can piece the whole show together and make it how I want it to be formatted.� At some point in the show, each of the nearly 20 cast members uses a microphone. Projected images help differentiate time and space. Music and lights set the tone for each scene. Carver helps coordinate it all. “There’s a lot bigger cast in this show, and a Contact Amy Mihelich at lot more people to work amy.mihelich@ecm-inc. with,� she said. “With a com. large group, you can have

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Opinion In Minnesota, helping students plan for future is a law by Joe Nathan SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Minnesota state legislators have given students and families an important opportunity and responsibility: A state law requires that, beginning in 2013-14 and starting in the ninth grade, educators help students develop a post-high-school plan that is “reviewed and revised at least annually by the student, the student’s parent or guardian.” Unfortunately, some students report they are not doing this. Some parents have told me they didn’t know about the law. Families may identify special talents or interests children have that educators have not yet discovered. Families also may have community contacts that can help their own and other’s children develop plans. Award-winning author Antoine de Saint-Exupery wrote, “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” My goal today is to inform and encourage, not criticize. Planning and then making decisions about life after high school are some of the most important decisions that students make. To help refine its program, St. Paul Public Schools wisely surveys graduating seniors. I encourage each school to do this. Among other things, SPPS asked its 2017 seniors, “Did you develop a career or post-secondary education plan while in high school?” Only 45 percent said “yes.” The percentage responding “yes” varied from 29 percent at one district school to 97 percent at another. In early March, I asked 35 Minnesota suburban and rural school districts and charter public schools whether they followed this law and whether they surveyed seniors to ask if they had created such a plan. All 23 that responded report they are following the law. Most are not surveying seniors. Several agreed that that parent involvement in planning is, as Julia Espe, Princeton superintendent, wrote, “an

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Joe Nathan area upon which we can improve.” Cambridge Superintendent Raymond Queener told me, “Parent sign-off occurs annually (minimally) with registration.” Braham Superintendent Ken Gagner believes that “we definitely have room to grow” with family involvement in the process. Bloomington Superintendent Les Fujitake pointed out that developing a plan is a graduation requirement for students, but “parent sign-off is not a requirement.” Jana Hennen-Burr, ISD 728 (Elk River area) assistant superintendent, explained, “At this time, we do not require parents to review the plan, but this is a next step in our process.” To help, the Minnesota Department of Education has compiled a vast array of information that families and schools can use to help students develop plans. Information is here: http://bit. ly/2Fo6It7. Planning helps make whatever a student wants to do much more likely to happen. Students who want to consider joining the military can make part of their personal plan learning what the various branches seek. Students who want a particular job can develop the skills or knowledge to prepare them for it. The 23 districts and charters that responded to my questions use different approaches. Some require a plan for graduation. Some imbed planning in classes, while others make student plans a central part of counselors’ jobs. Here’s part of what some of them reported. Ruth Dunn, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage communications director, wrote: “All our students use Naviance (computer program) to complete their career

and college planning. Families have access to Naviance too. Plans are reviewed with counselors. “School counselors take the lead on career and college planning. School counselors go into classrooms to present and support students with this as part of work with students (grades 6-12). “All ninth-grade students take a required semester-long course as they begin their four years at Burnsville High School. It’s called Success 191 and it helps students identify likes/dislikes, investigate various careers, align interests to courses offered in pathways at the high school, and learn about college and career requirements and options.” Dunn listed many activities to help students “explore their interests and future careers right at their school and not have to travel elsewhere (which can be a barrier).” Stephanie Kass, director of communications and public relations for Lakeville Area Public Schools, wrote: “In order to graduate, all seniors (100 percent) are expected to complete the required plan. School administration sends a notification to families, which encourages the parent or guardian to review the plans individually, at home with their student. “Overall, students create their personal learning plans/career portfolios through the Minnesota Career Information System (MCIS). Every graduate must have the required components which include attending the career seminar, job shadow, senior interview, and participation in Opportunities Day activities. Deans visit with groups of students assigned alphabetically throughout the years. Lakeville South and Lakeville North hold Opportunities Day, which is an all-day event dedicated to postsecondary awareness and planning.” Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan director of secondary education Mark Parr responded: “Our high school counselors facilitate a process using a web-based service

designed for students and parents that can help in making decisions about high school courses, colleges and careers. It is entitled ‘Family Connection’ and is linked with their child’s counselor’s office. The counselors use the data to track and analyze data about college and career plans. “District 196 has developed a personal learning plan with specific milestones for each grade level. This plan is entitled ‘My Plan.’ It helps students to articulate academic and personal goals and craft learning experiences that reflect their individual strengths and interests and helps prepare them for post high school. Students work collaboratively with counselors, teachers and parents to develop their plans. Students revise and update their plans annually. Some of the plan elements include: Course Planner, Career Interest Finder, Strengths Explorer, Needs Assessment Tool, Colleges/Careers I am thinking about, Colleges I am applying to, Junior Reality Check (and) College Application Process. “All students and parents are involved in this process. We have data that can be tracked for each student as to their completion of each component.” Most families ask high school students what they’d like to do after high school. But success requires more than a conversation. Olympic gold medal winner Mia Hamm said, “The backbone of success is … hard work, determination, good planning and perseverance.” While most of us won’t win a gold medal, families and educators can help students explore, select, work toward and, in many cases, achieve their goals. Joe Nathan, formerly a Minnesota public school teacher, administrator and PTA president, now directs the Center for School Change. Reactions welcome at joe@centerforschoolchange.org or @JoeNathan9249. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

School safety always evolving to get better by Don Heinzman SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Police chiefs in Minnesota are closely involved with their school administrators when it comes to keeping schools safe. Plymouth Police Chief Mike Goldstein, president of the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association, said he is confident his members are always upgrading and coordinating their plans to keep students safe. The question of police involvement in local schools has arisen since the Feb. 14 shooting of 17 students and staff at a high school in Parkland, Florida. Broward County Public School Superintendent Robert Runcie has told reporters that two police cars typically were on the campus at the high school on a daily basis. One deputy, however, did not enter the school on the day of the shooting because he said he believed the shots were coming from outside the school. At schools in Plymouth, Minnesota, there are two armed officers at each high

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Don Heinzman school and one at the middle schools. Officers in the DARE program are involved in the elementary schools. In Bloomington’s school district there is one armed officer in each of the two high schools and one for the three middle schools. Anoka-Hennepin, which is the largest school district in Minnesota, has 13 police-liaison officers assigned to the five senior high schools, six middle schools, River Trails Learning Center and a regional alternative school. Jim Skelly, the director of communications for Anoka-Hennepin, said the district actually has an emergency management school safety coordinator who meets monthly with law enforcement

agencies to go over the latest strategies. Independent School District 728, serving the communities of Elk River, Zimmerman, Otsego and Rogers, has three high schools. The Elk River Police Department has three juvenile detectives assigned to the high schools and middle school. Two officers are assigned to the Rogers schools, and in Zimmerman a deputy is assigned from the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office. As for a situation when there are shots heard within a school, officers are trained to enter the school immediately, locate and neutralize any threat that could end with a killing, said Bloomington Police Deputy Chief Mike Hartley. In Hennepin County, every law enforcement agency follows that same plan, except for Minneapolis, which has its own protocol, Goldstein said. “I am proud of our relationship with the school officials. And we are not different than other communities,” Goldstein said. “We have good plans in place, we share resources, and there is not a time

when we are not engaged locally,” he said. Goldstein said his officers work closely with school officials in determining whether a student could be a threat. “This has happened more than once,” said Goldstein. Officers have access to the latest training through the Minnesota School Safety Center, county sheriffs and networking with other police chiefs, Goldstein said. For now the police association does not have plans to develop a one-size-fitsall school safety game plan for its members because chiefs have access to other resources to improve their safety plans. The association does favor more funding for school safety, a “hardening of the target” and enhanced security measures. Don Heinzman is a columnist for ECM Publishers Inc. Send comments to editor. sun@ecm-inc.com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters Trumping power on tariffs To the editor: While I understand President Donald Trump’s reasons for the tariffs on steel and aluminum, I must say that he really does not have the power or authority to impose such tariffs.

Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 gives Congress the power to regulate foreign commerce. Article I, Section 8, Clause l1 gives Congress the power to “lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises.” Nowhere in the Constitution will one find the power to impose tariffs given to the president, not even in Article II.

That is a power reserved to Congress only. Congress should point this out to the president and not allow him to impose tariffs. Congress should not allow the president to usurp its power. It’s not that I’m against tariffs. They may be necessary and in fact our government was mainly funded with tariffs at one time.

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If the president wants to impose tariffs, he needs to make his case to Congress and Congress can do their duty in accordance with Article I, Section 8. MEL HENSCHEL Apple Valley

Climate change and choices To the editor: If you had an extra $20 a month to spend on the most important thing in the world, what would it be? If you’re religious, you might donate it to your church. Or maybe you would donate money to solve hunger, after all, Venezuelans are literally eating rats to stay alive. You could help rescue women and children who are trapped in human trafficking which is growing around the world or you could invest in poor neighborhoods to survive. Considering all the needs, where do environmental and climate change issues fit on the list of priorities? Assuming all the data is correct, any actual efforts to reduce carbon emissions would be almost negligible over a period of hundreds of years. (Keep in mind, that there are “climate scientists” that could teach math with Bernie

Madoff and look credible.) OK, so you give your $20 to save the world (for the future) and let the government spend it for you. But what about — the now? Don’t we all have an obligation to spend money wisely, to help the most people and do the most good? Don’t we have an obligation to make sure we aren’t being scammed by con-man science? OK, I’m a skeptic with all the “scientific models” but I’m also sad that we are wasting time, effort, money on an unprovable, hypothetical set of “facts” about the future of the world. History shows that science has been used before as a weapon of choice. In the meantime, there are people and needs that are screaming for help and climate change is just not worthy of the immediate list of priorities. SHARON PETERSON Rosemount

Lewis’ bill promotes technical education

a large portion of high school graduates matriculate through an additional four or more years of higher education has often proved a costly failure. The original and noble purpose of a college education to solve mankind’s inexorable problems and to create virtuous character seems largely lost. And graduates and dropouts who seek a meaningful purpose and career their frustrations are mostly ignored. I am delighted to note that U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis, 2nd District, has now introduced legislation that will be most beneficial to those not best suited for a traditional college education. Promoting technical vocational training in areas in which employers are seeking skilled workers, creates incentives so that many millennials can pursue the American dream. This will be a tremendous aid helping American industry compete on a global basis. Lewis’ initiative is a laudatory undertaking, and all citizens would do well to urge lawmakers to make this seminal undertaking become a reality.

To the editor: For decades we have RICHARD IFFERT witnessed a decline in the Eagan value of a college degree. The ceaseless effort to have

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Business Buzz ProAct begins management of New Options Eagan-based ProAct Inc. is taking over operations of Shakopee-based New Options, the last county-run day training and habilitation program in the state providing services and employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “We are thrilled to take on this new responsibility and embrace the opportunity,� said ProAct President and CEO Steven Ditschler. “We have been very intentional and open in the planning and transition and have had good group meetings with the families that are involved.� The Shakopee facility serves 85 individuals, with an in-center work operation, work crews and activities in the community, as well as therapy, nursing and other services provided. New Options has traditionally attracted people with disabilities who have higher needs, according to its director, Ali Brown. It has a staff of 21, and

is looking to grow, Brown said. Individuals with disabilities package highend bicycle parts and do work for a custom rubber fabricator in the Twin Cities, among other jobs. Mobile work crews clean churches and stay busy helping behind the scenes at the Renaissance Festival each year. The new ProAct affiliate maintains its name and identity, its transportation provider and its facility. A contracted nurse provides care to individuals with higher needs. About a third of the participants work on projects in-center at New Options. ProAct is planning to offer development services for competitive employment in the coming months to people in the Scott County area. Nearly all New Options individuals are bused to the Canterbury Road facility on weekdays. They come from across Scott County and beyond, from cities that include Shakopee, Savage, Belle Plaine, New Prague, Chaska and Montgomery. It has operated from the facility at 792 Canterbury Road since 1999 and first opened in 1968.

All but two New Options staff members were retained when ProAct began managing the operation on Jan. 1, Brown said. Scott County began to explore its options for New Options more than two years ago after changes to federal and state policies began to focus more heavily on community integration and competitive employment for people with disabilities. Ditschler said the county wanted as much continuity and stability as possible for the individuals served by the Shakopee facility. Brown said New Options intends to grow and currently has a waiting list of individuals who need services.

Women’s Care joins Fairview Minnesota Women’s Care, P.A., has joined Fairview Physician Associates Network, which includes nearly 3,400 providers in the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area. With locations in Maplewood, Woodbury and Burnsville, Minnesota Women’s Care retains its status as an independent

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 952-953-2345 or go to www.cityofapplevalley. org. Monday, March 19 – Int. Line Dancing, 9:30 a.m.; Morning Stretch, 10 a.m.; Pool, noon; Bridge,

12:30 p.m.; Happy Stitchers, 1 p.m.; Spite & Malice, 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 20 – Quilting Bees, 9 a.m.; Tuesday Painters, 9:30 a.m.; Catered Lunch and Entertainment, 11:30 a.m.; Pool, noon; Cribbage, noon; Pinochle, 12:30 p.m.; Hand & Foot Cards, 1 p.m.; Table Tennis, 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 21 – 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, March 22 – Beg. Line Dancing, 9:15 a.m.; Knitters, 9:30 a.m.; Int. Line Dancing, 10 a.m.; Tai Chi, 10:30 a.m.; Pool, noon; Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Drumming Class, 1 p.m.; Table Tennis, 1 p.m.; 500 and Hardanger, 1 p.m.; Color & Chat, 1 p.m. Friday, March 23 – Morning Stretch, 10 a.m.; ES Meeting, 11 a.m.; Women’s Pool, 11 a.m.; Men’s Bowling at Apple Place Bowl, noon.

practice providing complete gynecologic care for women of all ages. “We are very pleased to welcome Minnesota Women’s Care,� said Kevin Nelson, MD, FPA Network president. “Our network is a great way for independent practices to connect with a larger system to improve quality of care and patient experience while working to keeping total cost of care low. Minnesota Women’s Care joins other independent practices, Fairview-owned practices and University of Minnesota Physicians practices in providing coordinated care for those in our network.� Minnesota Women’s Care provides obstetrics and pregnancy care, general gynecological care, complex gynecologic sur-

gery and advanced minimally invasive surgery. Minnesota Women’s Care is an independent clinic for women of all ages. The practice provides DEXA (bone density) testing and other special procedures, including complex care to repair pelvic floor disorders or urological problems. For more information, visit www.mnwcare.com.

‘Make & take’ classes Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, Burnsville, is offering hands-on “Make & Take� project classes throughout April to celebrate National Woodworking Month. Participants can learn basic woodworking skills while handcrafting items. Class projects include

a custom knife; a turned handle for a bottle opener, ice cream scoop or pizza cutter; a wireless speaker; and a custom sign. Participants can sign up for any or all of the classes. Each class size is limited to as few as three participants and will cost from $25 to $60 with all materials included. No experience or tools are needed. Instruction will be provided by the store’s expert woodworkers and teachers. Classes start April 7. Registration is required at www.rockler.com/retail/store/mn/burnsvillestore. The store is located at 2020 W. County Road 42, Burnsville. Call 952892-7999 for more information.

Business Calendar To submit items for the Business Calendar, email: Dakota County Regional darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. Chamber of Commerce events: Apple Valley Chamber of • Wednesday, March 21, Commerce events: 4:30-6 p.m., Emerging Lead• Wednesday, March 21, ers: Food Drive, Bowlero, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Chamber 11129 162nd St. W., Lakeville. Luncheon, GrandStay Hotel, Raise food and funds for the 7083 153rd St. W., Apple Val- Minnesota FoodShare March ley. Speaker: Michael Langley, Campaign. Proceeds benefit CEO of Greater MSP. Cost: for 360 Communities in Burns$20. Reservations required. In- ville. Networking, drinks, pizza, formation: Fabiana at fabiana@ a friendly Bean Bag Toss Tourapplevalleychamber.com. nament, and a raffle. Cost: $20 • Thursday, March 22, 11:30 members, $30 nonmembers. a.m. to noon, NEXT Leaders Registration required. InformaLuncheon, GrandStay Hotel, tion: Kelli Morgen at 651-2887083 153rd St. W., Apple Val- 9202 or kmorgen@dcrchamber. ley. Speaker CJ Norman, ISO com. certified trainer for Relation• Thursday, March 22, 7:30ship Selling and Dale Carnegie 9 a.m., Eagan State of the City Course, will present “How to Address, Thomson Reuters, Make Networking Permanently 610 Opperman Drive, Eagan. Painless.â€? Cost: $15. Regis- Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire tration required. Information: presents the address. Free, but Fabiana at fabiana@appleval- registration highly recommendleychamber.com. ed. Information: 651-452-9872 or kmorgen@dcrchamber.com. Burnsville Chamber of Commerce events: Lakeville Area Chamber of • Tuesday, March 20, Commerce events: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Women • Tuesday, March 20, 4:30Empowered Luncheon, Co- 6:30 p.m., Lakeville Women in ordinated Business Systems, Business - After Hours, Main851 128th St. W., Burnsville. street Coffee and Wine Bar, Speaker: Liz Diedrich of Died- 20790 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. rich, RPM. Cost: $10 members, Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at $15 nonmembers. Registration the door, $15 nonmember rate. required. Information: Tricia Information: Shanen Corlett Andrews at tricia@burnsville- at 952-469-2020 or shanen@ chamber.com. lakevillechamber.org.

• Thursday, March 22, 3-5 p.m., open house, ribbon cutting (3:30 p.m.), Berres Ridge Development, 19914 Hexham Way, Lakeville. Information: Shanen Corlett at 952-4692020 or shanen@lakevillechamber.org. • Friday, March 23, 7 a.m., Teacher Appreciation Breakfast, Century Middle School. Media Relations Agency events: • Tuesday, April 3, 8:3010:30 a.m., The CEO’s Guide to Marketing: The Seminar Every Marketer Should Attend Before Their Boss Does, Cambria Gallery, 625 Second Ave. S., Suite 101, Minneapolis. Presented by Lonny Kocina, CEO of Media Relations Agency, Burnsville. Free. Space is limited. Register at https://www.publicity.com/ sam6-seminars/. 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, 612-3257275.

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Education Superintendent Berenz to retire from District 196 District 196 Superintendent Jane K. Berenz announced March 8 that she will retire at the end of this school year after leading the state’s fourth largest school district for the past nine years. “This was not an easy decision,� Berenz said. “District 196 has been a big part of my life ever since my days as a student here. My four children also attended District 196 schools and I have had the pleasure of working for this great district for the past 31 years. I still love what I do and the people I work with, and will miss them dearly, but I am at ease in knowing this is the right decision for me and my family at this time.� Berenz attended kindergarten at Rosemount Elementary School after her parents, Bob and Ardelle Vander Aarde, relocated to Rosemount from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to raise their family of eight children and start the Robert’s Drug Store chain. After graduating from Apple Valley High School, Berenz attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary and special education. She taught in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the first five years of her career before returning to District 196 in 1987 to teach special education at Apple Valley High and Echo Park Elementary School. “I left District 196 well prepared to pursue my dream of becoming an educator,� Berenz said. “I returned to give back to the district that gave me the opportunities to grow as a student and the selfconfidence to make a difference in people’s lives.� Berenz took her first administrative position in the district in 1995, when she was hired to

Jane Mary Berenz Kreger be principal at Parkview Elementary School. In 1998, she was promoted to principal on special assignment at the District Office and two years later was named director of Elementary Education. In 2004, Berenz was hired to lead the district’s Teaching and Learning Department and five years later was selected by the School Board to become superintendent. “Jane has led this district as superintendent for the past nine years with passion, dedication and heart,� said School Board Chairperson Jackie Magnuson. “She’s provided passion for learning for all students, dedication to providing our families with excellent educational opportunities for their children, and the heart to do it all with great compassion and care.� Magnuson credited Berenz with guiding the district through difficult financial times when she took over as superintendent in 2009 at the start of the national recession. She led a successful levy referendum in 2013 that provided funding needed to stem three consecutive years of staffing and program cuts, and a successful bond referendum in 2015 that has led to improved security at all district schools, additional space for learning and increased student access to technology tools that support learning. Magnuson said it is Berenz’s commitment to giving teachers the tools – and training – they need to provide quality instruction that has positioned the district for continued success after she leaves. “District 196 will continue on a great path because of the leadership Jane has provided and

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the systems she has put in place to ensure continuous improvement,� Magnuson said. Berenz will continue to serve as superintendent until her retirement on June 30, 2018. At this point in the year, Magnuson said the district will not have the time needed to conduct a full search process with community involvement to hire a permanent replacement by July 1. The School Board appointed Special Education Director Mary Kreger to serve as interim superintendent for the 2018-19 school year at its March 12 meeting. Berenz will work sideby-side with Kreger over the next months to ensure a smooth transition. The board will conduct a comprehensive search process during the next school year to hire a permanent replacement who will take over on July 1, 2019. Kreger has been the district’s director of special education and a member of the superintendent’s cabinet since 2005. She supervises six coordinators who oversee approximately 900 teachers, paraprofessionals and other special education staff who serve more than 4,200 students receiving special education services in the district’s 35 schools and learning centers. Prior to coming to District 196, Kreger worked for South Washington County Schools for 13 years as a special education teacher, coordinator and supervisor. She started her career as a substitute teacher, working in Minneapolis, Lakeville and District 196. “I love this district,� Kreger said in her comments to the board. “My three kids went through here, so I personally know what a difference being educated in District 196 makes for their lives. “I am so grateful to have been with such a wonderful superintendent for these last nine years

who I’ve been able to learn from. Superintendent Berenz has left us with a culture of continuous improvement that is going to launch us into the future. We have the systems, we have the supports in place in this district and most importantly, we have the people. I am absolutely humbled and honored to serve as interim superintendent and I am confident we will continue to do great things for all of our kids.� Kreger has a master’s degree in special education and a specialist degree in education administration from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and earned her superintendent licensure from Minnesota State in 2013. She currently serves on the Minnesota Special Education Advisory Panel as an appointee of the Minnesota Department of Education.

District 196 to implement two new data management systems District 196 will be implementing two new data management systems over the next several months as a result of Technology and Information Educational Services’ (TIES) decision to no longer support its enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and difficulties with implementation of a new student information system (SIS) in the district this year. At a special meeting March 8, the School Board authorized the administration to move forward with plans to implement the Infinite Campus SIS in time for the start of the 2018-19 school year and negotiate an agreement with Skyward for an ERP system to manage the district’s finance, human resources and payroll data. Implementation of Infinite Campus is expected to cost $135,000 over the next year, with annual

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Religion Fundraising gala The National Lutheran Choir’s annual fundraising gala, Hope Takes Flight, takes place 4:30-8 p.m. Sunday, April 15, at the Bloomington Double Tree by Hilton. The event includes dinner, music, and silent and live auctions. Tickets, full event details and registration information can be found online at www.nlca. com/gala2018.

and anticipation for a future filled with promise. Contact Kari Snyder for questions and to register at ksnyder@popmn.org or by calling 952-898-9357. Deadline for registration is April 2. The course is free and limited to 30 participants. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is located at 13901 Fairview Drive, Burnsville, 952-435-8102, www.popmn.org.

Special services ‘Living Life Bigger’ seminar at Spirit of Life Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Burnsville is hosting “Living Life Bigger Than My Illness� 6:308:30 p.m. Mondays, April 9-May 7. The five-session seminar will take place in room 200 of the Christian Life Center building. The seminar is for those who are sick and tired of being sick and tired and want to take control of their lives. The course is a fun and effective way to help participants learn to deal with the stress, fatigue, frustration and pain that are common for people who live with chronic conditions. Often these secondary symptoms of chronic illness can become more debilitating that the disease itself. Participants will gain the self-confidence to manage their illness as they discover and believe in the possibility of abundant life through hope, strength, joy

Apple Valley’s Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church will present special services on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday. The church’s pastor is the Rev. Robert Smith. The congregation will celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem with the distribution of palms at the 10 a.m. service on Palm Sunday, March 25. The church’s Adult Choir and the Handbell Choir will perform. An Easter egg hunt for children will follow the service. Maundy Thursday, March 29, will feature retelling of the story of Jesus’ Last Supper with a meal beginning at 6 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring something to share for the meal. Communion will be served as part of the meal. On Easter Sunday, April 1, to commemorate Jesus’ resurrection, there will be special music from the Adult Choir at the 10 a.m.

worship service. CommuCrystal Nguyen from her unique nail salon. 651-434-5795 or tjmorse2@ nion will be served. Beyond Nails will share all Cost is $17.50. Reserva- comcast.net. Sponsored by The theme for the about nail and hand care at tions/cancellations: Jan at Stonecroft. church’s Lenten season has been “Around the Cross.â€? Sunday morning sermons as well as Wednesday evening devotions have all centered on this theme. The Wednesday evening gatherings have begun with a “kid-friendlyâ€? meal at 6 p.m., with the devotions commencing at 6:30 p.m. A different church group has been hosting each of the suppers. The final one will be on March 21. Everyone is invited to any of these programs. 3AVINGS !CCOUNTS #ERTIĂšCATES -ONEY -ARKETS Spirit of Life is located at 14401 Pilot Knob Road in Apple Valley. For more information, call 952-4232212, or visit www.spiritoflifeav.org.

Women’s spring luncheon The Minnesota Valley Christian Women’s Connection will hold its April luncheon 12:30-2 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at GrandStay Hotel and Conference Center, 7083 153rd St. W., Apple Valley. Speaker Lynn Sargent will present “Finding Hope in the Midst of Challenging Circumstances.� She will share how she faced the death of her 6-year-old son and found peace and hope through the amazing events that took place during those challenging days of walking with him through the dying process and seeing the hope of heaven.

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Home care services allow seniors to remain in their own homes By SUE WEBBER Contributing Writer

Chester Pendroy of Bloomington, a 98-yearold paraplegic, has lived alone since his wife died 25 years ago. Although he has two children in the Twin Cities area, he says he counts on angels to get him through the day. That would be Visiting Angels of Burnsville, a provider of non-medical home care services for seniors and disabled adults. “They’re a good outfit,� said Pendroy, who receives assistance twice a day: from 9 a.m. to noon and again from 5 to 8 p.m. Mark Aspenson, executive director of Visiting Angels in Burnsville, said the agency primarily provides physical assistance

with personal cares, such as bathing and toileting, or memory care for people who are unable to drive, forget to take their medications, or need help with how to do things. “We provide services to make life easier,� Aspenson said, adding that each client’s services are tailored to the needs of the senior and his or her family. Visiting Angels seeks to develop an individualized program for each of its clients by creating a plan, based on speaking with family members, physicians, social workers, and nursing home staff as necessary. The agency then selects a home care services professional it believes would be a good match for the client. The agency also is able to help locate and arrange assistance with medical, fi-

Visiting Angels of Burnsville provides non-medical home care services for seniors and disabled adults. nancial, legal, home maintenance and transportation needs. Professionals may run errands, prepare meals, do light housekeeping, and provide companionship. We have approximately

80 caregivers,� Aspenson said. “We hire experienced caregivers [average 6.5 years of experience] as well as do an all-day competency training and skills testing to make sure they are able to provide great care

and keep our clients safe.� One of the agency’s caregivers is Jane Lasko of Lakeville, a certified nursing assistant, who has been working in the caregiving field since she moved to Minnesota from Iowa in 1999. She joined Visiting Angels in 2009, switched to memory care at Highview Hills retirement community in Lakeville, and came back to Visiting Angels in 2013. She has a couple of regular clients. One, a woman with stage 4 Alzheimer’s, requires Lasko’s help during an eight-hour shift. The other, a male who has been a longtime paraplegic confined to a wheelchair, requires her help for a three-hour shift. “I do everything – whatever they need help with,� Lasko said. “I love it. I always had a love for seniors

when I was raising my five children. I volunteer at church visiting shut-ins. I have always had a caretaking instinct. I really love end-of-life care. It’s a real privilege to be there at the end of life, to give the family comfort and make the client comfortable.� When her mother became ill, Lasko said, she took a month off work to care for her. “My whole goal is to make sure that people who want to stay in their home get to do that,� Lasko said. “It’s really important to people in later years to be comfortable in their own home.� Home care services from Visiting Angels Burnsville are available up to 24 hours a day on a long-term, holidays, weekends, or temporary basis. The cost ranges from $30 to $35 per hour.

Cooperatives offer one lifestyle; caring for aging parents at home is another By SUE WEBBER Contributing Writer

Judi and Randy Johnson have lived at Gramercy Park Cooperative at Lake Shore Drive in Richfield since the 12-story, 160-unit building was constructed in 2000. “We bought when it was still a hole in the ground,� Judi said. “We knew nothing about the area. We had lived in Columbia Heights.� But she knew that her nursing job then was going to take her to Japan for three months at a time for the next three to five years. The idea that they

wouldn’t have to worry about having someone check their mail and watch their house in their absence sounded good. “We saw something about this building in the newspaper,� Judi said. “Three months is a long time to be away. This sounded ideal. It’s been great. We haven’t regretted it for a minute.� The Johnsons opted for a three-bedroom unit because with both of them working at computers, one bedroom could become an office. Both have become involved with committees at the cooperative. Judi, a nurse, works on health and wellness. Randy has

helped with buildings and grounds, technology, and finance. “It’s surprising how involved people are,� Judi said. “Ninety percent of the residents come to the annual meeting.� The cooperative, managed by Ebenezer, is located across the street from the Wood Lake Nature Center. Inside the building, residents enjoy amenities that include a fitness room, library/media center, courtesy van, store, woodshop, home health care services available on-site, and an attached restaurant for payas-you-go meals. As their work activities have become lighter, the

Johnsons have more time to visit their two sons, one in Boston and the other in Chicago, and see their 1-year-old grandson. Judi, the founder of the “I Can Cope� program at North Memorial Medical Center, has lived for the last 30 years with the effects of a stroke that has affected the right side of her body. With the help of her husband, she still works, is able to hike, and enjoys trips to a summer cabin and Arizona. “I enjoy life,� Judi said. “That’s what counts.�

Randy and Judi Johnson have lived at Gramercy Park Cooperative at Lake Shore Drive in RichďŹ eld since 2000.

ings, but with an important difference. Residents live in units they don’t own, but they buy and own shares of stock in How does a cooperative the non-profit corporation that holds title to the work? Cooperatives are simi- building. Members have equal lar to apartment build-

voting status in electing the board of directors from the ranks of their neighbors. The board decides all policy and budget matters and determines what professional management, oversight,

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County Attorney Backstrom to seek re-election Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom announced last week his bid for re-election in 2018. Backstrom was first appointed as Dakota County attorney in September 1987 by the Dakota County Board of Commissioners to fill out the term of his predecessor who became a judge. He previously served as an assistant Dakota County attorney for nine years. He has been elected seven times since 1990. Backstrom oversees a staff of approximately 100, including 43 attorneys, in Minnesota’s third largest county. In prosecuting crime, he said in a press release that his office works closely with 11 police departments, Dakota County Sheriff Tim Leslie’s Office, and other state and national law enforcement agencies. The office also initiates legal actions to protect children and vulnerable adults, assists in the enforcement

of child support obligations and provides legal advice and assistance to all Dakota County officials, among other duties. “The many accomplishments I have achieved as Dakota County Attorney over the past 30 years would not have been possible without the hard work and assistance of the outstanding individuals on my staff,� Backstrom said. Backstrom noted that the illegal distribution and possession of drugs continues to be a major concern that negatively impacts not only the user, but family members, friends and the community. Many other crimes such as robbery, assault, theft, child abuse and neglect are often connected to the illegal use of drugs. Backstrom helped lead the successful effort in 2016 to amend Minnesota’s drug laws to provide greater opportunities for non-violent drug offenders to address their underlying chemical addictions, while at the

same time adding harsher sanctions for the most dangerous drug dealers. Backstrom also proposed and supports Dakota County’s civil litigation against opioid manufacturers and distributors to address the significant adverse impact this epidemic has had upon our community. Backstrom noted many other challenges that he is committed to continuing to address in Dakota County, including gun violence; sexual assaults; child and domestic abuse; elder abuse; identity theft; and sex trafficking. “I have been privileged to live and work in Dakota County for over 40 years,� he said. “The safety of this community is important to me and my family. My decision to seek re-election is based upon my goal of continuing to provide the highest level of service possible to Dakota County residents, the victims of crimes, and all of the other clients and individuals we

City seeks committee member The city of Apple Valley is seeking to fill a vacancy on its Urban Affairs Advisory Committee for a threeyear term expiring March 1, 2019. The seven-member committee is a standing committee with the responsibility to advise the City Council, when assigned, on matters relating to subjects of a general nature, not within the scope of activities of other commissions

or committees. The Urban Affairs Advisory Committee votes on recommendations, which are then sent to the City Council. This committee typically meets the fourth Tuesday of the month on an as-needed basis, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Center; however, the committee will meet monthly in 2018 as it helps to plan the city’s 50th anniversary celebration.

The City Council will fill the vacancy by appointment. Persons interested in submitting their names for consideration must file an application with the City Clerk by 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 20. Application forms may be obtained at www.cityofapplevalley.org or at the office of the Apple Valley City Clerk, 7100 147th St. W., or by calling 952-9532506.

serve each day.� Backstrom is a member of the Board of Directors of the Minnesota County Attorneys Association and has served as president of this organization on two occasions. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the National

District Attorneys Association and co-chaired the Juvenile Justice Committee of NDAA for over a decade. He was selected by Minnesota Lawyer Magazine as one of the Attorneys of the Year for 2002 and received the 2006 John-

son Distinguished Service Award, which is the highest honor given by the Minnesota County Attorneys Association. He was honored by the National Child Protection Training Center in 2011 for his work with child abuse victims.

HEROIN, from 1A The charges on Thursday were the result of a year-long investigation by the Lake Superior Violent Crimes and Drug Task Force, commanded by Duluth Police Lt. Jeff Kazel. Authorities allege that Coleman brought heroin to the Twin Ports area by way of the Twin Cities. Through a network of co-conspirators, Coleman allegedly moved the drugs throughout northern Minnesota. He made major exchanges in at least 12 communities: Carlton, Cloquet, Duluth, Eveleth, Floodwood, Hermantown, Iverson, Proctor, Saginaw, Superior, Scanlon and Virginia. During a news conference last Thursday, Brooker said that Coleman’s network has been responsible for “bringing a nearconstant supply of highly potent and highly addictive heroin into the city of Duluth and the surrounding communities of northeast Minnesota.� According to the indictment, Coleman faces one count of conspiracy to distribute heroin and one count of distribution of

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A map of the major exchange points in the Duluth-based heroin trafficking conspiracy. heroin. partment said the departThe investigation was ment has not had any other a cooperative effort by the contact with Coleman Drug Enforcement Admin- other than assisting on the istration; the Bureau of Al- search warrant at his Apple cohol, Tobacco, Firearms Valley house. and Explosives; the sheriff’s “He’s, relatively, someoffices of Saint Louis and one who has not been interCarlton counties and the acting with our officers and Duluth, Superior, Hibbing, no one we were aware of in Virginia, Hermantown and terms of any illegal activity Fond du Lac Reservation here in Apple Valley,� Francis said. police departments. Capt. Nick Francis of the Apple Valley Police De-

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Cooperatives and intergenerational housing suit senior lifestyles COOP - PREV PAGE legal and accounting expertise is needed. An on-site staff supervises and performs all repairs, maintenance, and upkeep for members. Each month, member/shareholders pay an amount (monthly carrying fees) that covers operating expenses. These include the mortgage payment and the property taxes. Mortgage interest and property taxes represent about 60 percent of the monthly charge and are deductible on the resident’s income taxes. Monthly charges increase only when the board of directors determines that taxes or operating costs justify an increase. Monthly fees also include heated parking, heat, cable, full-size inhome washer and dryer, and sewer/water/trash. Caring for aging parents in your own home Terry Eggan, a Realtor who lives in Eden Prairie, has embarked on a new venture. He has developed a 45-minute presentation he gives to area church groups, senior citizen gatherings and conferences about his

experience with caring for his elderly parents in his home for 16 years. He and his wife, Nan Vest, built a new home in 1998 and added an apartment for Terry’s parents, Willard and Beulah. “We thought it would be a place for them to live with security,� Terry said. “We had no idea what we were heading for.� “For the first five years, it was like Camelot,� Terry said. “It was just wonderful. My parents were still doing very well. They still had their own lives and could do everything they wanted to do. Mom even cooked for us sometimes. But we respected each other’s boundaries.� As his parents aged and developed health problems, some home services were employed to fill in when needed. Nancy, a social worker with a background in home health care, helped with Beulah and Willard, as did a granddaughter who moved into the Eggans’ home to assist with the duties. Beulah died in 2013 at the age of 92, Willard in 2014 at the age of 93, both in hospice care, but still at home. “When they turned 90, they said they

Terry Eggan is pictured with his mother, Beulah, and father, Willard, who lived in his home for 16 years until they died in 2013 and 2014, respectively. hadn’t expected to live that long,� Terry said. He and his father, a longtime Eden Prairie home builder, had not been close, despite Terry’s growing up learning the home-building business at his dad’s side on construction sites. They became close as the end of life neared. “We said ‘I love you’ as often as we could,� Terry said. “We never would have had that otherwise.� He and Nan still would do the same thing again, Terry said. “There were so many things we got to

in many situations,� Terry said. “I know that each housing option, including staying at home, has some pros and cons that should be considered if making a change. Between my own experience with my parents, and the work I do, I have a lot of insight to share.� He advises people who have lived in their own homes for many years to start getting rid of things and planning a move while they’re still healthy. “If you wait until something happens, it’s emotional; it’s traumatic,� Terry said. For information on Terry Eggan’s free presentation, call Terry at 612386-9309 (teggan@earthlink.net), or Nan Vest at 612-272-9501 (nanvest@ earthlink.net).

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more builders are constructing intergenerational homes. “Japan, Norway and India have been doing it for centuries,� Terry said. “It’s possible to make your relationship [with elderly parents] better if you establish boundaries.� Terry has developed his presentation to offer information, insight and support to caregivers, no matter where their loved ones are living. “A lot of seniors think they have to go to assisted living,� Terry said. “But there are a lot of other options. You can make gradual steps. There are 55-plus apartments, there are all kinds of at-home services.� “As a Realtor, I have acted as an advocate for many of my older clients

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growing age group of alcoholics in the nation. In addition, 70% of older adults who are hospitalized, for whatever reason, also have some problem with alcohol or drugs. This is what we know. What we don’t know may be much worse, because many cases go undetected, unreported and untreated. Of course, it should be no surprise that addiction has no age limits. Many seniors are especially vulnerable. COLUMN - NEXT PAGE

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SCIENCE, from 1A think and problem-solve.� Erickson said that as a captain this year he’s had to work on building his team as well. “As you can imagine, there are a lot of strong personalities in a group where people are willing to get up at 5 a.m. and go take a test,� he said. “What we focus on is finding people whose abilities complement each other and work well together.� Eastview High School sophomore Anushri Tiwari competed in her second season on the state team. Her best event is called “Disease Detectives,� but she also competes in “Microbe Mission� and “Anatomy and Physiology.� Although each student competes in different events, Tiwari said her team’s cohesiveness is one of its biggest strengths. “Our team works really well together. With so many events to cover, it is important that we recognize each other’s strengths and weaknesses, and I think we are good at recognizing these things in each other,� she said. “The atmosphere is great, and everyone is always willing to help each other out.� Eastview High School performed the best in the district. The team earned 10th place at the state tournament on Saturday, March 3, at Bethel University. “State was fun and it was awesome to be in the top 10, but I am more proud of the growth I saw

in the program and each member,� Erickson said. “As captains, our goal this year was growth, and the results we saw were better than we could have expected.� “It feels great to have the best score in the district,� Tiwari said. “I’m proud of the place we got, but there is always room for improvement, and I hope we keep working as hard as we did this year.� Apple Valley High School and Eagan High School followed, coming in 13th and 16th, respectively. Rosemount High School also had a strong performance, coming in 26th. Many of the teams struggled because their team members are committed to several activities at the same time. “Our team is comprised of students that are also heavily involved in many other athletic, co-curricular, and fine arts activities in the building,� Eagan coach Kevin Dirksen said. “Most also have a class schedule comprised mainly of advanced level courses, not only in science but across all disciplines. This spreads their time pretty thin.� Rosemount coach Dale Heebl said his team experiences a similar challenge. He said his students are in honors, AP and College in the Schools courses, and also participate in sports, fine arts and other clubs and activities. “Every activity here at Rosemount High School tries to get these wonderful students on their team,� he

said. “This indeed plays as a weakness because the students do not have the preparation time to fully direct towards Science Olympiad events.� Dirksen said the Eagan team’s ability to work independently was one of its greatest strengths. Despite their busy schedules, the students worked on their own time to make sure they were well-prepared for their events. “Preparation is most important part of going into the state tournament,� he said. “Most events are designed to emphasize preparation and it shows in the results.� Eastview coach Karen Erickson attributes much of her team’s success to strong leadership and mentorship. “We had a lot of great mentoring by our captains and returning team members,� she said. “With so many new members a number of our captains and other returning members took on mentoring roles to help new members learn the ropes.� Apple Valley coach Kathleen Brinton said her team’s commitment to teamwork helped them succeed. “Often teams suffer from infighting, jealousy and lack of trust,� she said. “In preparation for state the team met several times to discuss, choose and agree which members would be best in each event. Then the members who had experience in an event shared and helped to prepare their teammates for state. True teamwork.�

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The Apple Valley High School Science Olympiad team came in 13th place at the state tournament on Saturday, March 3. The team scored 347 points. All four coaches cited their love of science as the reason they are involved in Science Olympiad, and many said seeing their students develop a similar relationship with science is the best part. “I love that (the students) are so into science that they’ll show up at

6:30 a.m. on a Saturday morning to travel to a tournament to take a test, do a lab or test their engineering project,� Erickson said. “They give up a Saturday of sleeping in or hanging with friends to go compete in science events with hundreds of other high school students.�

To learn more about Minnesota Science Olympiad, or to see how each District 196 school scored at competitions this season, visit www.minnesotaso.org.

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these songs on their own, they’ll only have an hour to practice together before their performance. “They know their parts, and we know ours,� Clausen said. “We’re all wellrehearsed, so it usually goes pretty smooth.� At the end of the concert, each student from Greenleaf will be invited to take home one of the balloons the Velvet Tones will use to decorate the stage. The Velvet Tones will perform their Festival of Spring concert on Sunday, March 18, at 2 p.m. at

Eastview High School. Lisa Sindt will offer American Sign Language interpretation, and Stan Turner will serve as master of ceremonies. There’s already a page reserved in the Velvet Tones’ binder for the concert program. For more information about the Velvet Tones and the Festival of Spring concert, visit http://www.velvettones.org.

students that singing can be a part of their life for years to come. “One little boy said, ‘I didn’t know you could sing when you are that old,’� Adkins said. The DaCapo Choir from Greenleaf Elementary, directed by Angela Kinser, will join the Velvet Tones on stage to sing numbers such as Giplin’s “Why We Sing� and Cohan’s “Grand Old Flag.� Although both choirs will spend weeks rehearsing

Seniors: Keep away from addictive patterns COLUMN - PREV PAGE

... by Bob Ramsey alcoholic explained, “I’m not much, but I’m all I ever think about.� Loneliness and selfloathing are often precursors of substance abuse. Sadly, many people including family members, often deny or pooh-pooh the importance of elder addiction. They rational-

ize that grandpa doesn’t have much time left, so why not let him have his fun. The problem is that it’s not fun. It’s hell. There’s an old Laurel and Hardy story (remember them?) in which Stan can’t find Ollie. He searches everywhere calling out, “Where are you?� Finally, he opens the closet door and there’s Ollie. “Why didn’t you answer?,� asks Stan and Ollie replies, “It was so dark I didn’t think you could hear me.� The story is mildly amusing; but when real life becomes so

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adults in recovery have the highest success rates among all age groups. No senior has to die an addict. Nan Vest, community outreach manager for The Retreat center, cites the example of a 90 plus year old woman who achieved recovery and lived out her last few years in serenity. You’re never too old to become independent of drugs again; but the older you are, the greater the sense of urgency. For some, today may be “last call� for recovery. Bob Ramsey is a lifelong educator, freelance writer and advocate for “Vital Aging.� He can be contacted at 952-922-9558 or by email at joyrammini@comcast.net.

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dark that you feel no one can hear your voice anymore, it’s not funny. Elder addiction robs sufferers of their identity, dignity, community and purpose. It prevents them from having any meaningful reason to live (other than to take more drugs) or from giving and receiving love or from leaving a positive, lasting legacy. The experts tell us there are three things we should know about elder addiction: 1. Family can’t fix family. It takes professionals and support from others who are recovering from the disease. 2. Recovery is more than sobriety. It requires life style changes. 3. Help is available; and older

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10A March 16, 2018 SUN THISWEEK - Apple Valley

WALKOUT, from 1A Apple Valley student Mykel Parham told her peers that change is necessary and asked the students to be part of creating that change through voting and writing letters to their representatives. SES student Zach Hayes argued for increased gun control and regulations, citing articles and studies to back up each of his points. SES student Julia Scovil argued against the Trump administration’s suggestion to arm teachers. “My parents are both teachers,� she said. “I, as a student and a daughter, don’t want to have guns in the classroom.� Apple Valley student Serena Abraham began her speech by saying that she was new to protesting, but that she shouldn’t have to be protesting for her own safety as a student. “Imagine staring down the barrel of an AR-15 when you are 15?� she said. “I’m over it.� The student leaders encouraged their peers to vote, as many current juniors and seniors will be 18

by the mid-term election. They also asked that this walkout not be an isolated event, but rather the beginning of their work. Some students are already planning to participate in the “March for Our Lives� at the Minnesota State Capitol on March 24. Local community members, parents, teachers and religious leaders showed up at the walkout to support the students. Rep. Erin Maye Quade, DFLApple Valley, who has supported the student leaders throughout their planning process, attended but encouraged the student voices to be the ones projected through the sound system.

Planning the protest District 196 students were in conversation with legislators about gun control before the Parkland shooting. Students in a Capitol Policy and Law class at the School of Environmental Studies connected with Maye Quade while presenting their research about gun laws to her. When students across the nation began to orga-

nize, SES students asked Maye Quade to meet with them. She helped them connect with student leaders from Apple Valley High School, and they all met with Maye Quade at Dunn Brothers in Apple Valley two Sundays before the walkout to come up with a plan. Students from Prior Lake High School also joined the conversation, as their school was out for spring break during the walkout. Prior to the protest, the student leaders were in communication with their schools’ administrations. They discovered they’d get an unexcused absence for participating, but learned they did indeed have a right to assemble and could not be punished. “Knowing it’s an unexcused absence was kind of a breath of relief,� said Hayes. “When we originally came up with the idea, we didn’t know what the repercussions would be. We think more students will be able to participate now that they know.� Parham, the main student organizer at Apple

Valley High School, said the goal of the protest was to get the attention of lawmakers and gain their support. The students advocated for three main changes: raising the minimum age to purchase firearms from 18 to 21, putting more restrictions on automatic assault weapons and gaining support for their schools via health funding rather than arming teachers. “Our intentions are as crystal clear as possible,� Parham said. “We are not here to protest schools; we are here for our safety.� It was important for the protest to take place at Apple Valley High School. “We chose Apple Valley because we are getting a new security entrance to the building,� Parham said. “It’s great that the front entrance is being updated, but it’s like we are being reactive instead of proactive. We want to point that out.� She’s concerned that the new security won’t protect students from school shootings, and she said there needs to be another solution other than participating in lockdown drills.

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Students from SES and AVHS chanted “hear us now� as they assembled in the AVHS parking lot on Wednesday. “No one is going to stop Although some students a student from walking into had participated in protests their own high school,� Par- before, for many, this was ham said. “The entrance is their first time. to stop intruders; a student “I’m just really excited who attends Apple Valley to see students get out and will not be an intruder.� protest and actually have Although they knew their voice heard in this they would miss class, community. For some stumany students saw the pro- dents, this could honestly test as an extension of what be a life-changing event,� they’ve been learning in Scovil said. the classroom. Scovil said “In high school, a lot of studying at SES has made the time you feel like you her passionate about stand- have no power, you have no ing up to injustice. voice. I hope this will en“We are a school that courage students and show is really built on becoming that we — as young people involved in our community — we do have power.� and creating change where change needs to be made,� Contact Amy Mihelich at amy.mihelich@ecm-inc.com. Scovil said.

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For an overwhelming majority of American seniors, the recent changes to the U.S. tax code should be good news. Still, taxes are a complicated topic, which means that for many retirees, the uncertainty surrounding the Tax Cuts and Job Act has increased their worry about how the changes will impact them this year. To avoid any unnecessary financial surprises, seniors should begin thinking about how the new bill will affect them as they look at their 2017 return. They can take action to be more prepared and understand their return by setting up a time to review their 2017 return with a CPA to project what next year’s will look like. There are still seven tax brackets, which now are set at 10 percent, 12 percent, 22 percent, 24 percent, 32 percent, 35 percent and 37 percent of your income (the old rates were 10 percent, 15 percent, 25 percent, 28 percent, 33 percent, 35 percent and 39.6 percent). No changes were made to how much will be deducted for Social Security and Medicare. According to experts, seniors and retirees should be reassured that for most people, this bill means positive changes in several ways. The new tax plan maintains the extra standard deduction for those who are 65 and older – an additional $1,300 deduction. According to the IRS website, “In general, the standard deduction is adjusted each year for inflation and varies according to your filing status, whether you’re 65 or older and/or blind, and whether another taxpayer can claim you as a dependent. The standard deduction isn’t available to certain taxpayers. You can’t take the standard deduction if you itemize your deductions.� According to Leon LaBrecque, head of the

Michigan Association of CPAs Special Task Force on Tax Reform, in Troy, Michigan, “Many seniors will benefit from the increased standard [deduction]. The additional deduction for seniors and blind [people] is retained, so seniors get larger standard deduction.â€? This means that two married taxpayers who are both over 65 can reduce their taxable income by an extra $2,600. For the next two years, all taxpayers can write off medical expenses that exceed 7.5 percent of their income – in the 2019 tax year it is set to revert back to 10 percent. “Seniors who do itemize [deductions] will see a lower floor on medical deductions, which helps if they have long-term care expenses. Overall, most seniors should be better,â€? LaBrecque says. With the new tax act, charitable donations are still deductible. However, donations made by IRA owners over the age of 70 1/2 will come directly off of their gross income. Seniors can now contribute to a 529 plan – a taxlessening plan designed to encourage saving for future college costs – for their grandchildren to be

used not only for college but also for K-12, including private or religious schools. There is no immediate benefit to the donor, but the income is all tax-free, so the new law allows up to $10,000 a year to be withdrawn tax-free. Some states even allow income tax deductions for money contributed to the plan.

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Sports Defense does it again for unbeaten Lightning Eastview wins section for 7th consecutive year by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

In tough times and close games, Eastview’s girls basketball team falls back on a simple thought: Defense doesn’t go into slumps. When the Lightning struggles to make shots, it knows it can stay in any game by making it just as tough, if not tougher, for the opponent to score. A case in point was the Class 4A, Section 3 final against Apple Valley on March 7. Eastview sputtered to 14 points in the first half – and still led by three at the break. The Lightning had just 13 baskets in the game but still pulled away for a 40-25 victory at Concordia University in St. Paul. “We had to make sure every time we didn’t score, we got a stop at the other end,” Eastview senior forward Andrea Abrams said. “And every time we got a stop, we had to score to extend our lead. Eventually we did, we had a 10-0 run (in the second half) and kept going the rest of the game.” Eastview, at 29-0, the only undefeated team in Class 4A, is likely to be a No. 1 seed in the state tournament that begins Wednesday at the Target Center. First-round matchups will be determined Saturday; if Eastview is the No. 1 seed, its state quarterfinal game would be 10 a.m. Wednesday. The Lightning is in the state tournament for the seventh consecutive year, the longest active streak in Class 4A. Junior guard Macy Guebert had 14 points and senior forward Megan Walstad scored 10 for Eastview, but the biggest factor in the game was an

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Eastview players celebrate their school’s seventh consecutive Class 4A, Section 3 girls basketball championship. Eastview defense that held points. much on its record. But Apple Valley (17-12) to “In every (defensive) when it’s the best in the enhalf its season average. category, we’re really just rollment class, it’s kind of “Our goal is to hold ev- trying to reach the next the elephant in the room. erybody under their aver- level, and when we’re not At halftime of the section age,” Eastview coach Mol- shooting so well our de- final, it reached a point ly Kasper said. “Going fense can make up for it,” where Kasper pleaded into tonight, we held Prior Kasper said. with her team to just have Lake to their two lowest Three-pointers by fun. scores all year, Rosemount Abrams and Guebert and Abrams said it was difto their lowest, Shakopee a putback by Walstad were ficult not to notice the to their lowest. Farming- part of a 13-3 Eastview rash of upsets in the Class ton, Hopkins, St. Michael, run in the second half that 4A and Class 3A section we held to their lowest. It’s built its lead to 30-18 with playoffs. “You never know a really long list of 10 dif- 7 minutes, 50 seconds re- what can happen, but we ferent teams we’ve held to maining. tried not to let that get in their lowest scores of the Guards Megan Baer our heads,” she said. year, and five are in sec- and Kalena Myers had As of Friday afternoon, tion finals. seven points each for Lakeville North (Section “It’s fun when you can Apple Valley. Senior for- 1), Cretin-Derham Hall play like that.” ward Brynne Rolland, the (Section 4), Roseville (SecAfter finishing third in Eagles’ leading scorer in tion 5), Hopkins (Section the 2017 Class 4A tourna- the regular season with an 6), Forest Lake (Section 7) ment, Kasper and her as- 18.1 average, was held to and Maple Grove (Section sistant coaches identified six in the section final. 8) also had qualified for several areas they wanted “Megan (Walstad, who the Class 4A state tourney. to improve. One was they guarded Rolland) is one Prior Lake was bidding to wanted the players to be of the best defenders in be the third South Substronger. Another was the state,” Kasper said. urban Conference team defense; the players re- “Our help defense is some in the final eight when it sponded and have more of the toughest in the state played Minnetonka for blocks, deflections and as well. Our team defense, the Section 2 championsteals than at this time last the way we can pick each ship Friday night. year, Kasper said. East- other up, can make other Class 4A semifinals are view is holding opponents players less effective than 6 and 8 p.m. Thursday, to a 40-point average. The they normally would be.” March 15, at the Target most an Eastview playoff As the victories piled Center, with the champiopponent has scored was up for Eastview this sea- onship game at 8 p.m. Sat39 by Hastings in the Sec- son and the loss total re- urday, March 17. tion 3 semifinals, a game mained at zero, the Lightthe Raiders lost by 22 ning tried not to focus too

Eastview’s Mariah Alipate goes to the basket against Apple Valley in the Class 4A, Section 3 championship game.

Kalena Myers (32) of Apple Valley guards Cassidy Carson of Eastview in the Class 4A, Section 3 championship game.

Valley, Eastview will play for section title Winner goes to boys basketball state tourney next week

Miklowski and (Marcus) Shepley, who are tough matchups for us.” Senior guard Max Bolger had 14 points and sophomore forward Steven Crowl scored 12 for Eastview. Shepley, a junior guard, had a game-high 20 for Burnsville, which finished 6-22. The Apple Valley-Eastview winner will play in the state Class 4A quarterfinals Wednesday, March 21, at the Target Center.

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Apple Valley coach Zach Goring doesn’t care for playing teams from his own conference in the postseason, but the Eagles have proven to be good at it. The Eagles have an 11game winning streak in the Class 4A, Section 3 playoffs, with six of those victories against schools from the South Suburban Conference. Victories over Rosemount (101-52) and Eagan (92-63) have put them on the verge of a fourth consecutive section championship and fifth in six years. Apple Valley will play another South Suburban rival, Eastview, in the Section 3 championship game at 7 p.m. Thursday at Farmington High School. “I’m not a fan of playing teams from your own league in the playoffs. I think they should spread us all out, but that’s a different story,” Goring said. “We’re very familiar with Eagan and Rosemount and what they’re going to do, but they’re also familiar with us. We needed to look at some stretches where they did play competitively with us and find some things we had to clean up.” Apple Valley, 24-4, has won 17 consecutive games. Eastview, 12-16 after defeating Burnsville 54-52 in the Section 3 semifinals March 9, knows what it’s getting into. “We thought coming in we wanted to get to the

Class 4A, Section 1

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Lakeville North is in the Class 4A, Section 1 championship game for the seventh consecutive year after defeating Lakeville South 71-49 in the semifinals March 10 at Mayo Civic Center in Rochester. The Panthers also will seek a seventh consecutive trip to the state tournament when they play Rochester John Marshall in the section final at 1 p.m. Saturday, also at Mayo Civic Center. This is the sixth straight year North and JM have met in the section championship game. Lakeville North (24-4) raced to a 42-18 halftime lead over Lakeville South. Junior guard Tyler Wahl led the Panthers with 19 points. Tommy Jensen scored 11 and Tyler Lewko had 10. Senior forward Shae Mitchell had 18 points for Lakeville South, which finished 15-13 and lost all three of its games against Lakeville North this season.

Apple Valley’s Ethan Thomas drives the lane for a shot in the second half of the Eagles’ 92-63 victory over Eagan in the Class 4A, Section 3 boys basketball semifinals Photo by Mike Shaughnessy March 9. Apple Valley will play Eastview in the section Ryan Thissen of Eastview goes to the basket but is fouled championship game at 7 p.m. Thursday at Farmington during the second half of the Lightning’s 54-52 victory High School. over Burnsville in the Class 4A, Section 3 boys basketball semifinals. Martens, who tried to play Henry Sibley 61-45 in the with a fractured wrist early first round. Eastview lost its final section final game and give five assists in 17 minutes. in the season before being our seniors that opporApple Valley routed shut down for 11 games. five regular-season games tunity,” Lightning coach Eagan twice during the Apple Valley has won all but earned two-point vicPaul Goetz said. “It’s huge regular season, but senior 16 games since his return. tories over Park of Cot“It was a big hit for us tage Grove and Burnsville for our seniors and great guard Zach Korba said for our sophomores to the Eagles understand the when he broke his wrist in the playoffs. The Blaze give them that experience. danger of letting up now. and missed those games,” (6-22) had a couple of opWe’re going to go out with “We have one goal, Goring said. “He slides portunities for a tying or one goal, to compete and that’s to get to state and into that wing spot where winning shot against Eastplay hard.” hopefully win it,” said Ko- he can really guard and view but couldn’t convert. “We got better as the Apple Valley jumped rba, who had 11 points score, and he’s a three-year game went on, as far as to a 51-22 halftime lead against Eagan. “We’ve starter.” Sophomore guard Jay- being aware of what they over Eagan in the section beaten them before. We semifinals March 9, and just had to play our game len James scored 16 points were trying to do offen- Contact Mike Shaughnessy for Eagan, which fin- sively,” Goetz said. “Will at mike.shaughnessy@ecmnone of the Eagles’ start- and speed it up.” ers played more than 17 The Eagles’ hot streak ished 6-22. The Wildcats Barry played great outside inc.com. minutes. Senior guard Tre coincided with the return advanced to the section defense and was a good, Jones had 21 points and of senior guard Luke semifinals after defeating strong guy against (Ty)

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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: Apple Valley Accounting & Tax PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 7300 147th Street West, Suite 100 Apple Valley, MN 55124 NAMEHOLDER(S): Valley Accounting & Tax, LLC 7300 147th Street West, Suite 100 Apple Valley, MN 55124 This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name File Number 495528100025 Originally filed on June 28, 2012 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: March 1, 2018 SIGNED BY: Roy Thomas Mould Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek March 16, 23, 2018 793762

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: Bob Elliot PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 11348 Huron Court Apple Valley, MN 55124 NAMEHOLDER(S): Richard R. Elliot 11348 Huron Court 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 appli-

cable 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: February 15, 2018 SIGNED BY: Wayne E. Gilbert Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek March 9, 16, 2018 790841

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 917 REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 6, 2018 This is a summary of the Intermediate School District 917 Regular and Special School Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, 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 Special meeting was called to order at 4:30 PM. Board members present: Dick Bergstrom, DeeDee Currier, Jill Lewis, Bob Erickson, Byron Schwab, Russ Rohloff, Wendy Felton, Melissa Sauser, Vanda Pressnall, and Ken LaCroix. Absent: None. Search Consultant Ken LaCroix reviewed with the School Board the applicants. Recommended action taken: Five finalists were named for the 917 Superintendent position. Meeting adjourned at 5:00 PM. Regular School Board meeting was called to order at 5:05 PM. Board members present: Dick Bergstrom, DeeDee Currier, Jill Lewis, Bob Erickson, Byron Schwab, Russ Rohloff, Wendy Felton, Melissa Sauser, Vanda Pressnall and administrators. Valorie Dosland reported on legislative initiatives. Good news reports were presented. Jennifer Hetland reported on Options and Youth Transition Program reviews. Melissa Schaller and Eric VanBrocklin reported on possible program and service expansions in the next year. The following Consent Agenda items were approved: minutes, personnel, donations, bills to be paid, wire transfers and the investment report. Recommended actions approved: Assistant Directors/Terms and Conditions Contract, Business Manager, Director of Special Education, Secondary Education Principal and Technology Coordinator Contracts for 2017-2019. Adjournment at 7:20 PM. Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek, Lakeville Sun Thisweek, Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek March 16, 2018 793187

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: Keller Property Management PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 7300 147th Street West, Suite 100 Apple Valley, MN 55124 NAMEHOLDER(S): Keller Property Management, LLC 7300 147th Street West, Suite 100 Apple Valley, MN 55124 This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name File Number 495528000024 Originally filed on June 28, 2012 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: March 1, 2018 SIGNED BY: Roy Thomas Mould Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek March 16, 23, 2018 793764

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: March 1, 2018 SIGNED BY: Roy Thomas Mould Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek March 16, 23, 2018 793756

CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Apple Valley will offer an opportunity for the public to provide input on the adequacy of the City’s Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP), which is a requirement of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Phase II (NPDES II) storm water permit. The public may comment on the SWPPP at the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce Home and Garden Expo held on Saturday, April 21, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the City of Apple Valley Natural Resources booth at Eastview High School, 6200 140th Street W. The SWPPP will be available for viewing at the booth, and city staff will be on hand to answer questions and receive comments. Comments will also be accepted via the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program page on the City of Apple Valley website, www. CityofAppleValley.org, where the SWPPP can also be viewed. Comments will be accepted March 21, 2018, through May 1, 2018. Copies of the SWPPP are also available for viewing at the Municipal Center (7100 147th Street W.) and at the Central Maintenance Facility (6442 140th Street W.). Written comments may be submitted prior to May 1, 2018, at the following address: City of Apple Valley ATTN: Natural Resources 7100 West 147th Street Apple Valley, MN 55124 DATED March 9, 2018. Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek March 16, 2018 793152

MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE AMENDMENT TO 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: Keller Residential Management PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 7300 147th Street West, Suite 100 Apple Valley, MN 55124 NAMEHOLDER(S): Keller Residential Management LLC 7300 147th Street West, Suite 100 Apple Valley, MN 55124 This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name File Number 776785800029 Originally filed on August 27, 2014 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

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: Valley Accounting & Tax PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 7300 147th Street West, Suite 100 Apple Valley, MN 55124 NAMEHOLDER(S):

Valley Accounting & Tax, LLC 7300 147th Street West, Suite 100 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: March 1, 2018 SIGNED BY: Roy Thomas Mould Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek March 16, 23, 2018 793753

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 196 MEETING MINUTES MARCH 8, 2018 This is a summary of the March 8, 2018 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 5:32 p.m. at the District Office. Present: Albright, Angrimson, Coulson, Isaacs, Magnuson, Schutte and Supt. Berenz. Absent: Roseen. Motion by Schutte, seconded by Albright and carried with a 6-0 vote, to approve the agenda. Board members heard a report on the district’s request for proposals for banking and audit services. Motion by Schutte, seconded by Albright and carried with a 6-0 vote, to approve the revised staffing allocation guidelines. Motion by Schutte, seconded by Coulson and carried with a 5-0 vote, to approve the recommendation for Infinite Campus to become the new SIS and Skyward to become the new ERP system for the district. Magnuson abstained from the vote due to a conflict of interest. Berenz announced her retirement effective after June 30, 2018. An interim superintendent will be announced at the March 12 regular board meeting. Motion by Schutte, seconded by Albright and carried with a 6-0 vote, to adjourn at 6:37 p.m. Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek, Lakeville Sun Thisweek, Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek March 16, 2018 793453

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 196 MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 12, 2018 This is a summary of the February 12, 2018 School Board meeting.

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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, Angrimson, Coulson, Isaacs, Magnuson, Schutte and Supt. Berenz. Absent: Roseen. Motion by Schutte, seconded by Isaacs and carried with a 6-0 vote, to approve the agenda. Board members and the superintendent recognized staff and students. Motion by Schutte, seconded by Angrimson and carried with a 6-0 vote, to approve consent items: board meeting minutes; treasurer’s report; schedule of investments; summary of claims; revenues and expenditures report; gifts totaling $61,854.20; grants totaling $33,368.25; advertising revenue; advance purchase of capital expenditure items; infrastructure cabling for 2018 building renovations; personnel separations, leaves of absence and new staff; substitute and temporary employee wage rates; employee agreements; policy 406, Employee Welfare, and flexible learning year application. The board heard presentations on a Learning and Technology implementation update and the vehicle services program accreditation. School Board compensation, the 2018-19 capital expenditure budget and the 2018-19 Achievement and Integration budget were presented as new business. Motion by Schutte, seconded by Isaacs and carried with a 6-0 vote, to approve the resolution that the district will recognize National Speech and Debate Education Day on March 2, 2018. Motion by Schutte, seconded by Albright and carried with a 6-0 vote, to approve the 2018 legislative priorities. Motion by Schutte, seconded by Albright and carried with a 6-0 vote, to approve the resolutions to fully fund special education services. Motion by Coulson, seconded by Isaacs and carried with a 6-0 vote, to approve the Native American Parent Advisory Committee Resolution of Concurrence. Motion by Albright, seconded by Schutte and carried with a 6-0 vote, to approve the staffing allocation guidelines. Motion by Albright, seconded by Schutte and carried with a 6-0 vote, to approve the collective bargaining agreement with bus drivers, chaperones and crossing guards. Board members and the superintendent gave updates. Motion by Albright, seconded by Angrimson and carried with a 6-0 vote, to adjourn at 8:04 p.m. Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek, Lakeville Sun Thisweek, Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek March 16, 2018 793467

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Lakeville Fantasy Gifts 11276 210th St W. Part Time Eves & Weekends Set Schedule Full Time - Mon-Fri Applications at store or Send resume to: Jessica@ fantasygifts.com

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5420 Tree Care & Stump Removal

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Careers In Print Media

APG/ECM Media Group is currently looking for an Outside Sales Executive for our Monticello area. Experience in a print or media industry is a plus. The Outside Advertising Sales Executive is responsible for establishing and maintaining profitable relationships with customers on behalf of the company and actively prospecting for new accounts and maximizing sales potential with existing customers.

OUTSIDE SALES

Encouraging a Nose for Sales • Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Identifies prospects, customers, and referral sources

• Good math skills • Self-motivated and problem-solving

• Able to identify and meet customers’ needs and requirements

• Develops and maintains relationships with customers • Strong persuasive and interpersonal skills

• A strong sales aptitude • Able to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue sales goals • Show tact, sensitivity, and professionalism with customers at all times • A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance

The Outside Sales Executive is in contact with current and prospective customers. EXCELLENCE is a must for this challeng challeng-in ng opportunity. opportunity We offer a competitive c ing compensation and benefits program‚ medi medi-cal, dental, 401K, life insurance, holidays, and paid time off.

Start your career today! Send your resume to: jeremy.bradfield@ecm-inc.com

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theater and arts calendar

To submit items for the Magic Dragon, 8 p.m. SaturArts Calendar, email: day, March 31, Mystic Lake, Prior Lake. Tickets: $34-$54. darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. Information: 952-496-6563 or mysticlake.com. Auditions Ballet Royale Minnesota will hold auditions for its July Exhibits Photos by Rusty Fifield and August intensives at noon Sunday, April 8. Registration and watercolor pieces by Dan opens at 11:30 a.m. Audi- Wiemer are on display through tion fee: $25 nonrefundable; March in the Steeple Center cash or check only. Informa- gallery, 14375 S. Robert Trail, tion: http://balletroyalemn.org/ Rosemount. Information: rosesummer-programs/summer- mountarts.com. “American Conversations: intensive-programs or 952Looking Forward,� an exhibit 898-3163. showcasing artists in Women’s Art Resources of Minnesota, Books Meet the Author: Jeffrey runs through March 24 at Art B. Burton, 6:30-8 p.m. Thurs- Works Eagan, 3795 Pilot Knob day, March 22, Robert Trail Road, Eagan. Information: artLibrary, 14395 S. Robert Trail, workseagan.org or 651-330Rosemount. He will discuss his 4242. District 191 Children’s Art new mystery novel, “The Eulogist.� FBI agent Drew Cady is Show runs through April 23 at investigating an assassination Ames Center gallery, 12600 of a sitting U.S. senator with Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Inforthe only clue being a typed eu- mation: 952-895-4685. “Zoom In� exhibit by the logy left by the killer. Presented by the Rosemount Area Arts Eagan Art House runs through April at Wescott Library, 1340 Council. Free. Rosemount Writers Fes- Wescott Road, and the Eatival and Book Fair, 9 a.m. gan Community Center (lower to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 24, level), 1501 Central Parkway. Steeple Center, 14375 S. Rob- Information: 651-675-5521. ert Trail, Rosemount. Keynote speaker: Lorna Landvik. Work- Music Velvet Tones Festival of shops, authors, publishers. Information: rosemountwriters- Spring concert, 2 p.m. Sunday, March 18, Eastview High festival.com. School, 6200 140th St. W., Apple Valley. Events BHS instrumental conPaul Zerdin and Piff the

Death Notices

Elaine Thompson Larson (ODLQH 7KRPSVRQ /DUVRQ DJH RI 1RUWKÂżHOG IRUPHUO\ RI UXUDO /DNHYLOOH SDVVHG DZD\ 0DUFK Arrangements by Benson & Langehough Funeral +RPH &UHPDWLRQ www.northfieldfuneral.com Obituaries

Jean Patricia Schmitz (Feb.12, 1931 - March 9, 2018) Jean Patricia Schmitz (Hesse), of Farmington MN, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 87 years old. Jean was born February 12, 1931 in Plummer, MN to William and Elizabeth Hesse (Cunningham). She was married to Louie Schmitz for 62 years. Jean worked at the Farmington Bakery and Farmington Public Schools cafeteria. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and St. Michael’s Catholic Church St. Boniface Circle. Preceded in death by her husband, Louie; parents: William and Elizabeth Hesse; siblings, Ray (Mae), Mary (Rollin) Herold, Bernard (Audrey), Donald (Virginia), Bob (Rose), Kay(Art) Tiedeman, Bill, Lloyd, and James Hess. Jean is survived by her children, Sandy (Dan Pudil), Randy (Nancy), Bill (Sue), Ricky (Chad), Shelly, Tom (Missy), Bobby (Michelle), Jody (Bob Slette), Lisa (Tim Cuddihy); 12 grandchildren, Paula, Joe (Tanya), Amanda (Chris), Natalie, Michael, Mathew, Kaitlynn, Brian, Scott (Laura), Mark, Sidney, Austin and 10 great grandchildren; Dylan, Ethan, Emma Jean, Zoe, Marco, Anna, Henry, Isaac, Easton, Brody; sister-in-law, Jean Hesse; also by many other loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Jean enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, playing cards, softball, hockey, board games, camping, and helping the young people of Farmington. Jean truly loved her family and friends with her whole heart. Mass of Christian Burial was held 11 AM Tuesday March 13, 2018 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 22120 Denmark Ave., Farmington with Visitation from 4-8 pm on Monday (3/12) at the White Funeral Home, 901 3rd St., in Farmington (651-463-7374) and 1 hour prior to Mass DW FKXUFK ,QWHUPHQW FKXUFK FHPHWHU\ ,Q OLHX RI Ă€RZHUV memorials may be made out to: The Louis Schmitz Foundation, American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Associations. “Your thoughtfulness and support our sincerely appreciated at this timeâ€? - The Schmitz Family Condolences: www.whitefuneralhomes.com White Funeral Home Farmington 651-463-7374

Michael William Rother

Rother, Michael William “Mikeâ€?, passed away January 14, 2018, in Burnsville, MN. Born May 19, 1952, in Farmington, MN. Survived by mother Maralee (Lau); brother, Patrick (Susan); sister, Linda Dominguez; nephews, Michael Dominguez and Christopher; nieces, Meghan and Tiffany (Justin) Carl, and many loving relatives. Preceded in death by father, Clarence; brothers, infant Michael Robert, and David. Mike was developmentally challenged and lived most of his life in the care of loving caregivers in Roseau, Faribault, and Burnsville. “He was loved.â€? Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, April 14, 2018, at DP DW 6W 0DWKLDV &KXUFK 1RUWKÂżHOG %OYG Hampton, MN, with visitation one hour before. Internment in St Mathias Cemetery following Mass. You are encouraged to wear blue, which was Mike’s favorite color. Memorials preferred to the charity of donor’s choice. Arrangements by White Funeral Homes. www.whitefuneralhomes.com White Funeral Home Farmington 651-463-7374

certs, 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, March 19-20, and Thursday and Friday, March 22-23, Burnsville High School. Information: 952-707-2100. EHS late winter band concerts, 6 and 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 19, Eagan High School. Information: 651-683-6900. EVHS jazz showcase, 7 p.m. Monday, March 19, Eastview High School. Information: 952-431-8900. EHS jazz band concert, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, Eagan High School. Information: 651683-6900. LNHS band concert, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, Lakeville North High School. Information: 952-232-3600. EHS Just Desserts pops choral concert, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 22, Eagan High School. Information: 651-6836900. “Hee Haw� star Lulu Roman, 7 p.m. Friday, March 23, Oak Grove Middle School, 1300 W. 106th St., Bloomington. Presented by Minnesota Gospel Opry. Tickets: $15 general admission, $20 artists circle at brownpapertickets.com; $5 more at the door. Information: minnesotagospelopry.com. Kansas, 8 p.m. Sunday, March 25, Mystic Lake, Prior Lake. Tickets: $30-$50. Information: 952-496-6563 or mysticlake.com. Theater “Murder Among Friends,� presented by the Front Porch Players, 7 p.m. March 16-17, and 2 p.m. March 17, Steeple

Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Tickets: $14 at the door. Information: rosemountarts.com. “Hairspray,� presented by The Play’s The Thing Productions, 7:30 p.m. March 16-17, 23-24 and 2 p.m. March 18 and 25, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Tickets: $15. Information: 952-9854640 or lakevilleareaartscenter. com. “The Pilgrim’s Progress,� presented by Twin Cities Homeschoolers for the Arts, 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, March 16, and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 17, Mount Olivet Family Worship Centre, 14201 Cedar Ave. S., Apple Valley. Tickets: $8 at http://tcha-mn.com/ plays/spring-play/ or at the door. “Pygmalion,� presented by Trinity School at River Ridge, 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 16, and Saturday, March 17, 601 River Ridge Parkway, Eagan. Tickets: $6 adults, $4 students and seniors, $25 families. Information: TSRR.org or 651-789-2890. “Annie,� presented by the Prior Lake Players, 7 p.m. March 23-24 and April 6-7; 12:30 p.m. March 24-25 and April 7-8, Twin Oaks Middle School, 15860 Fish Point Road S.E., Prior Lake. Tickets: $14 adults, $10 children and seniors at the door or plplayers. org.

gymnasium, 14001 Pilot Knob Road, Apple Valley. Singles, couples, families welcome. Partners provided. No experience required. Casual attire. Preregister at https:// district196.ce.eleyo.com. Information: ComeSquareDance. com or 612-759-9235. Creative dance classes, ages toddler to 7, Ballet Royale Minnesota in Lakeville. Information: balletroyalemn.org or 952-898-3163. Yoga with Essential Oils, all-level class, 5-6 p.m. April 5-May 10, Diamondhead Education Center, Room 1026, Burnsville. Cost: $55. Information: goswamiyoga.com. 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 763-843-2734. Drawing & Painting (adults and teens) with artist Christine Tierney, classes 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, River Ridge Studios, 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Information: www.christinetier ney.com, 612-210-3377. Brushworks School of Art Burnsville offers fine art Workshops/classes/other education through drawing and Come Square Dance, painting. Classes for adults 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, and teens. Information: Patricia www.Brushworks Highland Elementary School Schwartz,

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. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn.gov, 952-985-4640. Rosemount History Book Club meets 6:30-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Robert Trail Library. Information: John Loch, 952-2558545 or jjloch@charter.net. SouthSide Writers, Saturday workgroup for aspiring writers, offering critique, submission and manuscript preparation information, support and direction, 10 a.m. to noon, Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Information: 651688-0365. Dakota Speakers Toastmasters meets 6-7 p.m. Mondays at Apple Valley Ecumen Seasons Learning Center. Information: http://dakota.toast mastersclubs.org/. Poets’ Corner, a poetry sharing group, is forming and will start meeting every other month beginning in April in the lobby of the Steeple Center early afternoons on a week day. Come share your poetry or listen to others. For more information or to join, contact Susan Friedline at sfriedline2@ comcast.net.

family calendar To submit items for the 12:30 p.m., All Saints Church Family Calendar, email: – Murphy Hall, 19795 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Made-to-order darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. omelets, hash browns, pancakes, sausage and beverage. Friday, March 16 Eagan Home & Leisure Cost: $10, $8 children 11 and Show, 4-7 p.m., Eagan Civic younger. Arena, 3870 Pilot Knob Road. Free. Information: https://www. Tuesday, March 20 Cadet coffee and admiscityofeagan.com/home-leisuresions informational session, show. Fish fry, 5-8 p.m., Rose- 9-10:15 a.m., St. Thomas Acadmount VFW Post 9433, 2625 emy, 949 Mendota Heights 120th St. W., Rosemount. All- Road, Mendota Heights. Regyou-can-eat cod ($12.25), limit- ister at http://www.cadets.com/ ed menu available. Information: OpenHouse. 651-423-9938. Wednesday, March 21 Dakota Gardeners Garden Saturday, March 17 Metro Republican Women Club, 7 p.m., South St. Paul breakfast meeting, 8:30 a.m., High School, 700 Second St. Mendakota Country Club, 2075 N., South St. Paul, in the lecMendakota Drive, Mendota ture hall on the east side of the Heights. “Sharpening the Chal- building. Speaker: John Zweber, lenge to Female Genital Mutila- “Square Foot Gardening.� All are tion� with Rep. Mary Franson (via welcome. Information: 651-455Skype) and three Somali moth- 2889 or dakotagardeners.com. ers. Walk-in cost is $25. InformaThursday, March 22 tion: metrogopwomen.org. Apple Valley Garden Club, Eagan Home & Leisure Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ea- 7:15 p.m., Apple Valley Commugan Civic Arena, 3870 Pilot nity Center, 14603 Hayes Road. Knob Road. Free. Information: Kris Reiners will present “Round https://www.cityofeagan.com/ Up – Friend or Enemy.� All are welcome. Information: 952-432home-leisure-show. Fix-It Clinic, noon to 3 p.m., 4034. Heritage Library, 20085 Heritage Drive, Lakeville. Free. Informa- Friday, March 23 Fish fry, 5-8 p.m., Rosetion: dakotacounty.us, search mount VFW Post 9433, 2625 “Fix-It Clinics.� 120th St. W., Rosemount. Allyou-can-eat cod ($12.25), limitSunday, March 18 Omelet breakfast by the ed menu available. Information: Knights of Columbus and Boy 651-423-9938. Scout Troop 260, 8:30 a.m. to

a.m. Saturdays at Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. Troubled by someone’s drinking? Al-Anon can help. More information: alanon-alateen-msp.org. OCD Support Group, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second and fourth Saturday of the month at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 16200 Dodd Lane, Lakeville. Information: Susan Zehr at 952Ongoing Eagan parkrun, a free 210-5644. weekly timed 5K run, 9 a.m. Saturdays at Thomas Lake Blood drives The American Red Cross Park, 4350 Thomas Lake Road, Eagan. Rain or shine. To get a will hold the following blood time recorded and stored on- drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS line, register at www.parkrun. (1-800-733-2767) or visit red us/register and bring your bar- crossblood.org to make an apcode with you. Information: pointment or for more information. www.parkrun.us/eagan. • March 19, 1-7 p.m., ThriEmotions Anonymous, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays at South- vent Financial, 1895 Plaza Drive, Cross Community Church, Eagan. • March 19, 12-5 p.m., Best 1800 E. County Road 42 (at Summit Oak Drive), Apple Val- Western Premier Nicollet Inn, ley. EA is a 12-step program for 14201 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. • March 20, 10 a.m. to 4 those seeking emotional health. All are welcome. Information: p.m., Culver’s, 4725 Highway 13 http://www.emotionsanony- W., Savage. • March 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., mous.org/out-of-the-darknessDakota County Regional Chamwalks. Recovery International, 3 ber of Commerce, 3352 Sherp.m. Tuesdays at Mary, Mother man Court, Suite 201, Eagan. • March 22, 12-6 p.m., The of the Church (Room 9), 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. Park Fountains at Hosanna, 9850 in lower lot. Self-help group 163rd St. W., Lakeville. • March 24, 10 a.m. to 4 for depression, anxiety, fears, panic attacks, anger and more. p.m., Culver’s, 3445 O’Leary Information: Rita at 952-890- Lane, Eagan. • March 24, 10 a.m. to 3 7623 or www.recoveryinternap.m., Cub Foods, 14075 State tional.org. Al-Anon Finding Hope Highway 13, Savage. Beginners Group, 9:30-10:30 Saturday, March 24 DFL Senate District 56 Convention, 10:30 a.m., Best Western Premier Nicollet Inn, 14201 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. The district covers Savage, Burnsville and a portion of Lakeville. Information: 952496-9915.

theater and arts briefs ‘Hairspray’ in Lakeville The Play’s The Thing Productions presents “Hairspray� 7:30 p.m. March 16-17, 23-24, and 2 p.m. March 18 and 25 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Tickets for the Tony Awardwinning musical are $15 at the box office, by phone at 952-985-4640 or online at lakevilleareaartscenter. com.

members) at rosemountarts.com.

Watch Me Draw events

Watch Me Draw in Lakeville offers the following events: Bunny Love, paint event and buffet, ages 5-12, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, at Hy-Vee Market Place, Lakeville. Limited seating. Register at WatchMeDraw.net or call 952469-1234. Cheers and Canvas, paint night ‘Winter Dance Party’ at Lakeville Brewing Co., 7-9 p.m. Monday, March 19. Register at Steeple Center through Lakeville Area Community The Rosemount Area Arts Coun- Education or call 952-469-1234. cil presents “Winter Dance Party,� a tribute to the music of the Big Bop- Poet’s Corner in per, Dion, Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens, 7 p.m. Saturday, March 31, Rosemount at Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert “Poets’ Corner� will be meeting Trail, Rosemount. on Wednesday, April 18, at 1 p.m. Tickets are $18 ($15 RAAC

in the lobby of the Steeple Center in Rosemount. All are welcome to come and share one’s creations, or just relax and listen.

Second Act to stage ‘What Really Happened ‌’ Second Act Players will present “What Really Happened At St. Anthony’s?â€?, three original vignettes with humor and a bit of drama, including “Growing Up Catholic,â€? “And Then There Were Nunsâ€? and “Bingo Buddies.â€? For more information and to buy tickets, go to secondactplayers.com Tickets also available at the door unless it is sold out. Shows are on April 6 at 7 p.m., and April 7 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Art of martial arts

Paul A. Oxley

Oxley, Paul A., age 77 of Lakeville passed away March 10, 2018. Preceded in death by his sister, Darlene Van Alstine. Survived by his wife Marilyn; sons: Steve (Barbara) and Scott (Lorri); grandchildren: Joshua (Mihaela), Janine (David), Stephanie, and Kyle; also, by other loving relatives and friends. Funeral Service, 11am Monday, March 19, 2018 at St John’s Lutheran Church (20165 Health Ave) Lakeville. Visitation from 1-3pm Sunday at White Funeral Home (14560 Pennock Ave) Apple Valley and 10-11am prior to the service on Monday at church. Condolences: www.white funeralhomes.com White Funeral Home Apple Valley 952-432-2001

Photos by Andy Rogers

The sound of drums echoed through the halls Sunday night at Art Works Eagan during a performance by the Minnesota Capoeira Academy. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that is over 400 years old, combining elements of self-defense, dance, music and acrobatics. It was the first performance within Art Work Eagan’s 2018 Sunday Salon Series. The Sunday Salons will happen on five Sundays throughout the year (March 11, May 6, Aug. 5, Oct. 14, and Dec. 2). The subject of subsequent salons will be a surprise. For more information, visit www.artworkseagan.org.

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“Hairspray,� the 2002 romantic comedy based on John Waters’ 1988 comedy film of the same name, is being presented by The Play’s the Thing Productions at the Lakeville Area Arts Center weekends March 16-25. The multi-racial cast is from all over the Twin Cities and director Dayna Railton said they have enthusiastically embraced the early 60s styles including the intricacies of the “Beehive� hairstyle. She said the cast attended a make-up and bouffant hair-styling party to learn how to create the towering hairdo of the era. Railton said the theater group chose this show, not only for its award-winning score and lively dance numbers, but for its overall theme of inclusion, accepting people’s differences — whether it’s their looks or the color of their skin. Railton said the musical show is a bit tamer than the 1988 film, but is just as kitschy and fun. It is considered family friendly and Railton said young children will enjoy the energetic dance numbers and the colorful costumes.

Apple Valley author to speak in Rosemount The Rosemount Area Arts Council’s next Meet the Author speaker will be Apple Valley author Jeffrey Burton, who will be presenting his latest book “The Eulogist,� published in October 2017. Burton will be at the Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount on Thursday, March 22, from 6:30-8 p.m. This free event is produced as a collaboration of the Robert Trail Library and the Rosemount Area Arts Council, and has been presented monthly for the past seven years. In Burton’s latest book, FBI Special Agent Drew Cady is reluctantly drawn into investigating the assassination of a sitting United States senator. Strangely, the senator’s death is linked to a murdered Baltimore junkie with an identical method of death — a single stab wound to the heart and a typed eulogy left at the scene. As Cady deals with a professional hit man known only as the Canadian, a breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug, a misanthropic hacker, and a Mexican drug cartel, he peels back the layers of deceit and comes to realize that even the reddest of

Students have art on exhibit

Jeffrey Burton red herrings can bite. And unfortunately for all involved, the killings have just begun. Burton was born in Long Beach, California, grew up in St. Paul, and received his bachelor of arts in journalism at the University of Minnesota. Novels in Burton’s Agent Drew Cady mystery series include “The Chessman,� The Lynchpin,� and “The Eulogist.� His short stories have appeared in dozens of magazines. Burton is a member of the Mystery Writers of America, International Thriller Writers, the International Association of Crime Writers, the Horror Writers Association, and MNArtists.org.

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An Artists Reception was held Sunday at the Robert Trail Library featuring Rosemount Elementary School students who have art on exhibit this month at the Rosemount library. From left are Sandy Olson, Friends of Robert Trail Library; Harry Jenness Jr., the father of artist third-grader Makenna Jenness, and her mother, Theresa Jenness; Karen Farrington, Rosemount Elementary art teacher; Becky Arenivar, librarian; and John Loch, Rosemount Area Arts Council.

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Minnesota Vikings officially move to Eagan Local youth football players help test turf

by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

South metro residents will likely pay a visit to the new Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center for more than one reason now that it’s open. The Minnesota Vikings officially moved to its new headquarters in Eagan on March 5 and local youths were one of the first to get a look. Members of the Eagan football program between seventh and 11th grade were invited to the indoor practice facility March 6 to give the indoor turf a test run. “Coach (Mike) Zimmer wanted some people to help break in the turf,� Eagan football coach Ben Hanson said. “I guess new turf needs to be broken in a bit. We were the first ones to use it. The kids had a

blast. ... Put yourself in the shoes of a seventh-grader, even an 11th-grader. They had the opportunity to run around in an professional football team’s indoor practice field. They had a lot of chatter with their friends who weren’t on the football team. It was a big boost.� Technically, in accordance with Minnesota State High School League rules, the football coaches couldn’t facilitate a practice, but they were there to supervise. “The older kids got everybody in groups to play some flag football and some 7-on-7,� Hanson said. “It was amazing. They weren’t kidding when they said you could punt indoors.� The indoor field has high enough ceilings to practice punting. Punters couldn’t practice at the old facility, Winter Park, as

they had to go to US Bank Stadium or the Metrodome to practice indoors. Hanson said he was impressed. “It’s got everything you need for a professional sports team,� Hanson said. “To have this in our backyard, it’s great for the community.� The local community should get a good look soon. While the workspace is basically complete, Lester Bagley, executive vice president of public affairs, said overall construction is not. He said the plan is to have a community-wide celebration/open house in mid-June once the stadium is complete, which is scheduled for June 15. “We’re planning some kind of indoor-outdoor festivities with some potential special guests,� Bagley said. “It’s more of a formal

ribbon-cutting moment.� He said they’re also planning an event for construction workers. About 200 workers are on site every day, he said. The Vikings made a point to hire many local contractors for the job. Once it is complete, the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center plans to play host for several events in 2018 and beyond. For 2018, Bagley said they plan on hosting a scrimmage for four to six local football teams in August. It will also be the site of a rivalry high school football game on a Friday night between two “regional� teams, he said. Hanson said the Eagan football program has been in contact with Vikings officials, but nothing has been decided about any scrimmages or games with Eagan or any other school. “My understanding is that they’re still working with (MSHSL) about how

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The Minnesota Vikings officially moved to Eagan last week. The new facility features an upgraded training room, weight room, offices, indoor practice field, office space, meeting rooms, locker room and more. The 6,500seat stadium is on schedule to be complete in June. it would all work,� Hanson “We really want to said. showcase high school footBagley also confirmed ball,� Bagley said. that they’re working with The 6,500-seat stadium MSHSL to play host to a could also expand to fit quarterfinal football game an additional 1,000 people during the playoffs, but underneath the scoreboard, the MSHSL has been busy he said. with winter state tournaRead more of the story at ments. www.sunthisweek.com.

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