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Sept. 29, 2017 | Volume 38 | Number 31

Fire, dance and song offer catharsis

NEWS Art nooks planned The Lakeville Area Arts Center is planning to install some permanent and temporary art outdoors at its facility. Page 2A

OPINION Stay connected to others Longtime community editor Laura Adelmann says newspapers will continue to remain a great way to stay connected to one’s neighbors. Page 4A

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Lone Oak Days entertains Friends of the Holz Farm held its Lone Oak Days fall event at the historic farm in Eagan last weekend. Page 17A

Apple Valley artist runs encore performances of Medusa by Amy Mihelich SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Kristin Freya believes too many stories are halfknown; and she’s dedicated her life to changing that. Freya is the founder, choreographer and director of Vox Medusa Dance Company based in Apple Valley’s Heartbeat Studios, where she also works as the artistic director. Vox Medusa, meaning “the voice of Medusa,� has spent the last 25 years retelling stories that have traditionally limited female characters’ experiences. They’ve done shows featuring women including Persephone, Ariadne and Cleopatra. This year, they are finally telling the story of

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Apple Valley based Vox Medusa Dance Company and Infiammati FireCircus present an encore performance of their 2017 Fringe Festival Show, Medusa, Thursday, Oct. 5, through Sunday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis. The show seeks to give voice to an often overlooked perspective in Medusa’s story — her own. their namesake — the “For about 10 years story of Medusa. we’ve been talking about

doing Medusa, because she is an epic, archetypal everything,� Freya said. “The perspective we’ve been given is from Perseus, where she’s demonized. The origin story of how she became the thing that she is has been downplayed.� Medusa’s story is often simplified as that of a monster: one of three Gorgon sisters, Medusa is a winged human woman with venomous snakes for hair and a hideous face that turned all who looked upon it into stone. Freya said most people don’t know much about Medusa’s backstory; instead, they are more familiar with the account of Perseus’ victory when he beheaded her. To do the story justice, Vox Medusa partnered

with Infiammati FireCircus to perform Medusa at the 2017 Minnesota Fringe Festival. It’s been a long and intense process; they began working brainstorming, planning and choreographing in October 2016. In August, they used original dance, music, vocals, video arts and fire arts to tell the story of Medusa from Medusa’s perspective. They performed at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis, and were top five in the box office out of the Fringe Festival’s 168 shows. The performances were so popular the companies decided to schedule a set of encore performances, and Vox Medusa and Infiammati FireCircus are See MEDUSA, 8A

Kicking off homecoming Coaches team up to ‘Tackle Cancer’

Apple Valley and Eastview football coaches compete in volleyball match to raise funds for research by Amy Mihelich SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

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Apple Valley High School girls competed in the annual Powder Puff flag football game Monday, Oct. 25, in the Apple Valley Stadium. Teams of junior girls took on teams of seniors, in hopes of claiming victory for their class. Apple Valley students participated in a variety of activities, from themed dress-up days to a pepfest on Thursday, to bolster school spirit for the Homecoming Football Game on Friday and Homecoming dance on Saturday. The game will include performances by Apple Valley Choirs, Marching Band and Dance Team, as well as a special presentation from Mayor Mary Hamann-Roland and the Apple Valley Arts Foundation at halftime.

Eagles score another win Apple Valley scored the game’s first six touchdowns and coasted to a 42-21 home-field victory. Page 9A

Diversity Series gives cultural insight at Apple Valley Senior Center SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

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Nearly 50 people gathered into a lecture-style room at the Apple Valley Senior Center on Thursday, Sept. 21, to learn more about the culture and traditions of their fellow community members through a presentation on Nigeria. Mary Adewuyi, Afolasade Olufunke Sokeye and her husband, Isaiah Oladapo Sokeye, are three Nigerian members of the Apple Valley Senior Center. Among the many activities in which they participate, all three are active members of Velvet Tones — a nonprofit community choral group of senior adults, 55 or older, who practice at the Senior Center. Their presentation, part of the Senior Center’s Diversity Series, gave them

the opportunity to share a bit of their culture and history with their peers. Adetunji Kolawole Adewuyi, Mary Adewuyi’s son, gave most of the presentation, but his mother and her friends sat in the front row where they could chime in when needed. He began by introducing himself and explaining that he brought his family from Nigeria to the United States to be closer to his mother. Nigeria is the 14th largest country in Africa but, with 186 million people, it is the most populous. Adewuyi explained that because the population is so dense, Nigerians have moved all over the world. “Sometimes we say: ‘Where you don’t have Nigerians, it is not habitable,’ � he said. Adewuyi talked about the history, geography, languages and politics of

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(From left) Isaiah Oladapo Sokeye, Mary Adewuyi, Afolasade Olufunke Sokeye and Adetunji Kolawole Adewuyi show off their traditional clothing after hosting a presentation on Nigeria at the Apple Valley Senior Center on Thursday, Sept. 22. A section of the presentation outlined the differences between distinctive styles worn in each region of Nigeria. Nigeria. He outlined the presidents, national heroes “When I say we are three branches and two and freedom fighters. blessed, we are blessed. tiers of government. He Adewuyi also talked And we are some of the discussed the distinctions about Nigeria’s wealth of happiest people in the between the Hausa, Igbo natural resources, mul- world,� he said. “We are and Yoruba people, and titudes of farmers and See DIVERSITY, 7A he summarized stories of abundance of artisans.

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What began as a crosstown rivalry has become something much greater. Since fall 2012, the Apple Valley and Eastview high schools’ football teams have faced off in a game known as the Battle for the Apple. For four years, the teams used this game as an opportunity to bring the Apple Valley community together while raising funds and awareness for cancer research through the Randy Shaver Cancer Research Tackle Cancer program. This season, however, the football

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Art nooks are planned to be featured at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. The areas will feature sculptures or other works of art that may become permanent fixtures or may temporarily feature rotating pieces.

Outdoor art nooks planned at Arts Center Project to be implemented in phases by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Lakeville Area Arts Center visitors will in the future be able to enjoy some artistic displays even when the building is closed. An outdoor Art Walk is planned as a new feature to be located alongside the building, where some existing foliage will have to be removed to accomplish planned waterproofing work at the building. Lighted art nooks would be located in paved areas adjacent the main Arts Center building where permanent or temporary pieces are to be displayed after Lakeville City Council members indicated support for the concept at its Sept. 26 work session. Planned to be constructed in phases, the Art Walk project is to include sculptures, benches, lighting, pedestals for sculptures, wayfinding signs and trees. Phase one of the Art Walk is estimated to cost $56,000 and will be covered through the efforts of the Friends of the Lakeville Area Arts Center, a volunteer organization of arts supporters that recently spent over $7,000 to pressure wash the Arts Center building. Friends of the Lakeville Area Arts Center President Bob Erickson said they have $50,000 saved for the Art Walk project and also plan to start a fundraiser to help cover costs. “There’s been a lot of inquiries that we’ve received from the community to participate and maybe buy a bench or buy some other object,� Erickson said. The Friends group also plans to enhance the proj-

ect in the future by adding items that include pathway lights, more trees, commissioned art and sculpture pedestals for approximately $90,000. Brian Harjes, vice president of landscape architect Hoisington Koegler Group, described the Art Walk as “art gardens� with seating areas and uplights to the building that will both enhance its beauty and improve security. He said the building waterproofing project will include improvements to drain water away from the building. On the north side of the Arts Center, there has been water pooling in warm weather and creating ice in winter. Lakeville has budgeted $110,000 for the exterior waterproofing work, some landscaping, irrigation and electrical work. The city has already waterproofed interior areas and replaced the west parking lot, per the city’s 2017 capital improvement plan. Funds to complete the waterproofing work will be carried over from the 2017 CIP budget to complete the remaining exterior work. Lakeville Mayor Doug Anderson thanked the Friends of the Lakeville Area Arts Center for their work and involvement in the center. “My wife and I absolutely enjoy participating in the activities there,� Anderson said. “As a community we are blessed to have an arts center that brings forward the history of the community in the building that exists there as well as brings forward different types of art to our community for people to enjoy. It’s a great asset.�

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Students at Southview Elementary spent the morning and early-afternoon running to support their school on Thursday, Sept. 12. More than 50 teachers and 60 volunteers ran with and cheered on Southview’s 700 students. The fourth annual Apex Fun Run capped off two weeks of leadership training. During the two weeks leading up to the run, students participated in six lessons centering on the theme “UNITED.� The acronym stands for: “Unique, “No excuses,� “Inspire others,� “Teachable,� “Empathize� and “Do your best.� Teachers said they liked how the Apex lessons tied into Southview’s “The Leader in Me� curriculum.

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Members of the Eagan youth football team were part of a halftime exhibition dubbed MascotMania II during the Minnesota Vikings football game last weekend. A clip of an Eagan seventh-grader being run over by Goldy Gopher made the rounds on social media, ESPN and several other media platforms throughout the week. The Pioneer Press reported that the player wasn’t hurt. The Eagan team was invited to participate in the halftime show in thanks for their participation a TV segment that never aired.

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Autism center expanding in Eagan, again New educational center built to serve an additional 40 students by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Minnesota Autism Center is building another education center in Eagan with hopes of reaching more families affected by autism. A 20,000-square-foot building is in mid-construction on its campus at 2120 Silver Bell Road. It will be the third building on the campus. MAC constructed a 50,000-square-foot building last year to pair with its original 38,000-squarefoot center to accommodate its growing educational program. MAC is an intensive service provider of therapeutic support for youth and adults with autism. CEO Kathryn Marshall said the third building is

going to allow MAC to provide services to an additional 40 students, who come from all over the state. Ron Berry’s family is one that travels a great distance for MAC services. He currently lives in Annandale with his wife, Teri. Their son has used MAC’s services since he was 2. Their son, now 12, has attended facilities in Minnetonka and Eden Prairie, but the new facility in Eagan will be beneficial to him as he transitions middle school to high school care. “MAC is such an intricate part of his life,� Ron Berry said. “He’ll be there until he’s 21. They’re really teaching him life skills.� Berry said they were hoping for a successful trip

to Disney World recently, but recognized there would be several challenges with a nonverbal 12-year-old. “We were knocking our head against the wall, but the people there are extremely persistent and patient,� Berry said. “They don’t give up on kids.� The Berry family is currently house hunting in Eagan. Their current house is designed for their family in mind, so it’s been challenging finding a good fit for their budget. They have a few months to find a house. MAC broke ground in June and plan to offer services within the new facility by the end of the year. The new building will offer a yoga studio and designated exercise equipment to “allow the population to have exposure

Apple Valley man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide Delos Santos admits drunken driving in June Minneapolis car crash by Amy Mihelich SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

On Friday, Sept. 22, an Apple Valley man admitted to drunken driving and killing another motorist in Minneapolis. Israel Delos Santos, 30, was driving a Chevrolet Trailblazer on Park Avenue in Minneapolis around 6 p.m. June 1. The airbag control module in Israel the vehicle Delos Santos shows he was traveling at a speed of 71 mph five seconds before he ran a red light at the 15th Street East intersection. He smashed into a Honda Fit, killing Krista Sandstrom, 47. Witnesses say they saw Delos Santos and his pas-

senger get out of the vehicle, and they said they saw the passenger hide what appeared to be a liquor bottle in the grass. Delos Santos and his passenger fled the scene, but police found him shortly nearby. Although he resisted arrest, Delos Santos was handcuffed and sent to Hennepin County Medical Center by ambulance to check for injuries and to obtain a blood sample. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s lab tests showed he had a blood alcohol level of .21, nearly three times the legal limit. On Friday, Delos Santos pleaded guilty to one count of criminal vehicular homicide-driving with alcohol concentration above .08. He said he was so drunk that evening he doesn’t remember much from crash. Witnesses told police

that Delos Santos had run three red lights on the city street. The data from the Trailblazer’s airbag module indicates that no brake had been applied at the time of the crash. When Assistant Hennepin County Attorney Mike Radmer asked him if he was traveling 70 miles per hour on Park Avenue, Delos Santos said he didn’t remember. Santos has a history of DWI and other drivingrelated offenses. According to the Hennepin County attorney’s office, Delos Santos’ sentencing has been set for 1:30 p.m. Nov. 14, and he is expected to spend a decade in prison. Two other counts of vehicular homicide (grossly negligent driving and fleeing the scene) will be dismissed when the judge accepts the plea.

Lakeville Area district debates options with TIES Options include help pay debt or leave organization by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Several school district leaders are evaluating their best options after 11 districts have announced intentions to leave the 48-member TIES, a public schools consortium that offers technology, training and technical support. “There is talk about whether the consortium will be able to continue moving forward,� District 194 Superintendent Michael Baumann told Lakeville Area School Board members at their Sept. 19 meeting. Leaders at TIES (Technology and Information Education Services) say that the organization is in

the process of re-invention, as an Engagement Team of 24 leaders representing 16 owner school districts is working to update the vision for TIES. “Currently, TIES’ 75 staff members provide a range of high-quality technical solutions and services to over 500,000 students in Minnesota and we will continue to do so,� said Mark Wolak, TIES executive director, and Susan Mussell, TIES general counsel, in a joint statement. Member districts, which include include Rosemount-Apple ValleyEagan, Burnsville-EaganSavage and Farmington, have been informed the organization has no fund balance and is $2.3 million

in debt. To address TIES debt, member districts are being asked to pay a $7 perstudent fee, which for District 194 would total about $77,000 and could be covered in the current budget, Baumann told School Board members at their Sept. 19 meeting. “We have requested financial statements from TIES,� Baumann said, “to which they have stated they will provide to all districts.� “TIES’ leadership recognizes its financial challenges for this year and has developed a strong plan to mitigate liabilities for owner districts,� Wolak and Mussell said. “This plan includes generating new

to this type of activities,� Marshall said. It will also include two computer labs to help teach students crucial skills. The classrooms replicate a typical classroom with learning spaces and sensory areas. “These kids can have every opportunity to work on skills in a safe and protected environment,� Marshall said. MAC uses an Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, a set of techniques and principles to bring about meaningful and positive change in behavior, according to Autismspeaks. org. Each individual diagnosed with autism can be very different from one another, something MAC recognizes. “This allows us to reach

each person as an individual,� Marshall said. “The beauty of this campus is that it really allows us to individualize the programing. There are so many dedicated professionals that work there and so many community partners.� The Berry family has found that the center has tailored its care to their needs. Berry said many autistic individuals have low tolerance for noise, touching or light, but it varies from person to person. “They’re so many different things they’re dealing with,� Berry said. “MAC has a way of teaching the kids. Each one has a different story.� Marshall said MAC intends to help both the individual with autism and the

family so “they can both go out into the community and be successful,� Marshall said. MAC was founded by parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the 1990s, largely due to the institutional and social discrimination their children had faced. The group of parents laid the groundwork for innovative and intensive therapy programs centered around individualized programming and geared toward behavior reduction and task independence. M i n n e ap o l i s - b a s e d Ryan Companies US Inc. is constructing the new building, and RSP Architects is architect for the project. Contact Andy Rogers at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Rosemount schools upgrade Parking, drop-off zones, entrances being redone by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District 196 is planning to begin construction on several building, parking and access improvements around Rosemount High, Middle and Elementary schools soon. Officials spoke of plans the plans at the school with both the city’s Advisory Planning Commission and District 196 School Board, recently. The plan intends to improve overall safety and it hopes to eliminate points of conflict between vehicles at all three schools. The campus accommodates almost 4,500 students and staff, but there have been limited changes to the parking and access around the site for several years. Plans call for a redesign of the parking lot at the high school along with separate bus and parent drop off zones accessed through Chili Avenue. Traffic would be directed around the parking lot, according to Scott McQueen, Wold Architects and Engineers. It will also discourage drive-through traffic between Chili Avenue and South Robert Trail, and include 32 new park stalls, new four-way stops signs and perhaps some speed bumps. McQueen said about 300 parents drop off their kids each day at the high school, more during bad weather. He also noted fewer high school students are driving to school. “The current layout, there’s lots of unorganized

patterns happening in that zone,� McQueen said. “Those who are parking, it can be chaotic to walk to the school.� The hope is there’s an “overall much calmer arrival and departure,� McQueen said. The project will also include the construction of a 12,000-square-foot entrance to the high school. During a School Board meeting earlier this year, McQueen said it will be a significant change to the entrance, but the new entrance will function in much the same way as the old one. The addition will include new rehearsal and music space to primarily support the band program. “It’s a larger band rehearsal space to respond to an increase in participation,� McQueen said. The former band space will be a flexible space for dance, choir, band and performing arts. There will also be improvements to the choir space and new furnishings, McQueen said. The addition will include a new multi-purpose gathering space south of the gymnasium along with a more secure entrance. “The entry vestibule will serve as a check-in for visitors,� McQueen said. “It’s one of the few schools in the district without one.� A new bus loading area will be built west of the elementary school, which aims to alleviate congestion along 143rd Street West and free up the current drop off area for parents. All bus traffic will go through a new bus area accessible through a private

road between Lighthouse Christian Church along 144th Street West. The new loading area will require the elimination of a ball field and push the existing practice field north. The middle school will also receive a new 940-square-foot entrance and administration space, along with “fine tuning� of the elementary entrance, McQueen said. The Advisory Planning Commission approved the reconfiguration. The city got involved because the site plan and a conditional use permit needed to be approved due to the site’s zoning. One of the conditions is that they continue to monitor traffic hot spots. A traffic study shows that certain intersections are experiencing significant traffic delays at peak times, McQueen said. This plan hopes to alleviate some of the issues, but the city would recommend further study. Senior Planner Kyle Klatt said intersections along Highway 3 at 142nd, 143rd and 145th, along with Chili Avenue and 145th Street, are in line for further evaluations for potential improvement such as adding a turn lane or traffic control device. Construction on Rosemount school properties should be complete by fall 2018. The funding is part of the 2015 referendum approved by voters addressing security, safety and building modifications. Contact Andy Rogers at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

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Thanks for sharing your lives with me by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

For years I’ve had a front-row seat to all that makes Dakota County and its communities unique. What a ride it’s been. I’ve reported what happened at local meetings, covered criminal trials, shared amazing stories of everyday folks stepping up to make a difference and told of the heroes in uniform among us. While I have truly enjoyed my time reporting local news, I’m ready for a new direction and am pursuing a new career goal. Although my byline won’t appear in the paper after this edition, rest assured I will remain a huge fan of this newspaper and local newspapers in general. There are very hard-working and dedicated reporters striving to keep our communities informed to the best of their ability, and I encourage everyone to support your hometown newspapers. These newspapers tell the stories of our community. They celebrate our high school sports teams, inform us of local activities and the actions of our local governments, tell of business activities and show up for events that matter to readers. As a reporter, I’ve gotten an inside look at many different governing bodies, most recently and frequently, the Lakeville City Council and the Lakeville School Board. I’ve spoken with council and board members (past and present) on a professional basis during and after public meetings, and am impressed with their commitment to the work they perform as public servants. They sacrifice a lot of their lives to

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Laura Adelmann trying to represent the community. They bring ideas, listen to the people who elected them and have had to be brave enough to make hard decisions. Lakeville has three involved representatives in higher government as well: Roz Peterson, Matt Little and Jon Koznick. While they may disagree on issues, they all work hard to represent all the people and do what they believe is in the best interest of Lakeville. Elected officials are not the only ones making a difference in Lakeville. City leaders including Lakeville City Administrator Justin Miller, District 194 Superintendent Michael Baumann, and Lakeville Police Chief Jeff Long are in challenging positions especially accountable to the public. I have personally witnessed their commitment to making Lakeville better and to leading with integrity. In these days of unbelievable animosity toward those who protect us, I take special note of Chief Long and the force of heroes he leads. From the bottom of my heart, thank them for putting their lives on the line to protect the rest of us. Baumann is a genuine military hero who served 20 years in the Army and earned numerous awards and decorations. I have had to question him so intensely at times, and always found him to be transparent, articulate, wise, honest and thoughtful.

Miller is guiding the city through incredible growth in a steady, capable manner, building relationships and advocating for Lakeville. Mayor Doug Anderson has stepped into council leadership with a servantleader attitude that is admirable and a true reflection of who he is as a person. School Board Chair Michelle Volk takes special effort to encourage students, keep meetings focused and communicate her reasons for decisions after listening to other viewpoints. City Council members Colleen LaBeau, Bart Davis, Luke Hellier and Brian Wheeler work well together and each adds a unique perspective to the varied issues they consider. School Board members Jim Skelly, Bob Erickson, Terry Lind, Judy Keliher and Kathy Lewis are proud of District 194, and while they don’t always agree, all are truly dedicated to making the schools even better. Behind the scenes, Lakeville city and school district staff are amazing. They have been patient with the many questions I have posed to them and always demonstrated an incredible base of expertise. Covering Lakeville has been a truly wonderful experience for me. The city is vibrant, growing and planning great things. Homes are being built, businesses are expanding, moving and opening. Business leaders and the Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce under the guidance of its president, Tim Roche, embrace new ideas and are interested in serving the community. Pan-O-Prog is among the most successful community celebrations in the state. That is because of the selfless com-

mitment of volunteers, including this newspaper’s own Mike Jetchick, one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. Churches are active in Lakeville, and members are reaching out to help others in need. There is a great sense of community in this place, and I witnessed the depth of that drawing together with the loss of Alyssa Ettl, a Lakeville North High School junior who died on the way to school in 2013. Alyssa was one of those people who reached out to everyone. Wise beyond her years, she had her priorities right, held to her faith in Jesus and really cared about others. I never knew Alyssa, but because of the people of Lakeville who took time from their grief to share stories about her I could write enough in a way which I pray honors her memory. Alyssa’s dad, Matt Ettl, demonstrated incredible strength as the family spokesperson through Alyssa’s funeral and beyond. He has been battling cancer for years. Please hold that precious family up, Lakeville. As a reporter, I’ve shared thousands of stories, yet there are so many stories left to tell. That is why local newspapers are so important. They tell a living history, they tell stories of your family, your friends, your kids, the local schools and governments. Those stories matter. God bless this community and God bless you all. Keep reading! Laura Adelmann has been Sun Thisweek Lakeville’s editor for the past five years. In her two decades with newspapers in Dakota County, she has covered Lakeville, Farmington, and Dakota County.

Letters Food shelves are valuable resources To the editor: I firmly believe in the value of food shelves and the SNAP food program. Years ago, I was a single mom and the SNAP program helped my family greatly by allowing me to supplement my household with fresh fruits and vegetables and meat I couldn’t otherwise buy. This allowed me to make more nutritional meals instead of canned tuna and boxed mac and cheese, which is filling but not healthy. My daughter had serious allergies and needed gluten-free food due to celiac issues. Unfortunately, those products were more expensive and buying them meant going without other things, such as fresh veggies and fruit. I’m no longer on SNAP, but I support the program because I know the value of eating healthy. When fast food chains offer double cheeseburgers for 99 cents and salads for $4, it is clear why our generation has rampant health and obesity issues. Food shelves are a great help to the people who use them. I had good jobs and worked for 38 years, but became disabled in 2010 and went from making $45,000-plus to living on Social Security Disability. It is tough to suddenly

make do with less than 50 percent of previous income — expenses don’t go to 50 percent less! ] It can be a struggle if you suddenly have an illness or an emergency expense. Something must be cut from a budget, and often it is groceries. The food shelf allows for “breathing room” in my household! I wish we could spread the word and make people understand there is no shame in using them and that they are there so you don’t go to bed hungry. I have never felt this shame but have listened to others who have negative feelings about using them, which saddens me. We need to ensure that SNAP remains funded at the current level so families can feed their children. Research shows that kids who are hungry don’t learn as well in school and have more health issues later in life. Helping each other is the proud American way! JILL OGDIE Apple Valley

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very familiar and then I realized it was a reworking of the old leftist form letter of the past accusing former U.S. Rep. John Kline of putting party over country and constituents in the 2nd District. As I recall, Kline was also accused of voting 97 percent of the time with the Republicans in Congress as Johnson claims Lewis does now. I advise a reading of the “How they voted” section in the Pioneer Press. Note that Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken both vote in lockstep with the left wing in Congress 100 percent of the time. Should the radical pro-abortion liberal Angie Craig have been elected in the 2nd District, I’d have expected her to vote with the left as well. Most elected members of Congress vote with their party. Perhaps Johnson has never noticed that. He also adds a few negative remarks about President Trump, which is to be expected in any letter by a left-wing liberal. I am sure, to Johnson’s disappointment, most people in my informal poll of liberals and conservatives think Lewis is doing a fine job, have great confidence in his ability and are pleased with his concern for the citizens of the 2nd District. I know I am.

To the editor: A family illness caused a delay in my keeping current with several issues of the newspaper. In catching up, I noticed a letter by a Jim Johnson in the Sept. CHUCK ERICKSON 1 issue titled “The Jason Burnsville Lewis record.” That letter to the editor sounded so

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Enbridge Line 3: Dayton against it, Lewis for it To the editor: Some things never change. Gov. Mark Dayton was against the Dakota Access pipeline carrying oil from the Bakken to Illinois and then to Texas. It got built anyway. Now Dayton is against renewal of Enbridge Line 3 pipeline, the giant crude oil pipeline connecting Canadian oil in Alberta with Chicago area refineries for the last 60 years without problems. It too will get built. U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis supported Dakota Access as being good for the economy and good for moving oil from dangerous rail trains crossing Minnesota into safe oil pipelines underground. Now, Lewis supports Enbridge Line 3 renewal in part because it will support a huge upgrade at Koch’s Flint Hills refinery in Rosemount. Good for business, good for Rosemount. It, too, is going to happen. DOUG JONES Randolph

Lewis doing great work To the editor: Reason would dictate that an informed citizenry is required if we are to

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out a four-year degree program. It uses existing education funds and reduces the debt burdens endemic in other programs. Finally, it is heartening to see that Lewis is pushing tax reform so the middle class can get much-needed relief. Thus far Lewis has earned an honorary title of the one who would safeguard our liberty.

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, Oct. 2 – Int. Line Dancing, 9:30 a.m.; Blood Pressure Check, 9:30 a.m.; General Meeting, 10 a.m.; SR Meeting, 11 a.m.; Membership Committee, 11:15 a.m.; Pool, noon; Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Happy Stitchers, 1 p.m.; Spite & Malice, 1 p.m.; Finance Committee, 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 – Quilting Bees, 9 a.m. (all day); Tuesday Painters, 9:30 a.m.; Bike Group, 10 a.m.; Pool, noon; Cribbage, noon; Pinochle, 12:30 p.m.; Hand & Foot Cards, 1 p.m.; Table Tennis, 1 p.m.; Spanish – Conversation, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 – Do-

nated Bread, 9 a.m.; Fun Folks on Spokes, 9:30 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; First Edition Book Club, 1 p.m.; Gather Around Music, 1 p.m.; Dominoes, 1 p.m.; Mahjong, 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 – Beg. Line Dancing, 9:15 a.m.; Computer 101, 9:30 a.m.; Int. Line Dancing, 10 a.m.; Pool, noon; Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Table Tennis, 1 p.m.; 500, 1 p.m.; Recreated Cards, 1 p.m.; Color & Chat, 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 – Men’s Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.; Fun Folks on Spokes, 9:30 a.m.; Morning Stretch, 10 a.m.; Women’s Pool, 11 a.m.; Men’s Bowling at Apple Place Bowl, noon; Members Bingo, 12:30 p.m.

RICHARD IFFERT Eagan

Face the traffic To the editor: Many of our residential neighborhoods no longer have sidewalks, thus people walk on the streets. We need to be reminded that when walking, jogging, strolling, skateboarding, etc. the person should face the oncoming traffic. I cannot tell you how many times parents with little kids, people with earphones, etc. are walking with traffic. They often do not hear oncoming cars or trucks. For the safety of your family members, walk against traffic. This basic practice used to be taught in the schools — it’s time to do it again. Face traffic when on the road. JANET BEIHOFFER Lakeville

Seniors Healthy lifestyle Ecumen Centennial House of Apple Valley, 14625 Pennock Ave., is offering a free healthy lifestyle planning workshop Thursday, Oct. 5, with sessions from 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Topic: What is longterm care and how to prepare for aging at home or in a community setting. Speakers are Nancy Solinger of Ecumen and Amy Nielsen of Thrivent Financial. Space is limited. RSVP is requested: nancysolinger@ ecumen.org or 952-5425687.

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preserve our liberty. It is, therefore, necessary that we scrutinize the voting records of our elected officials. U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis, who represents Minnesota’s 2nd District, has been in office for nine months and has a lengthy voting record. It reflects the warning of Admiral Mike Mullins, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who said our burgeoning national debt is the greatest threat to our security. Lewis’ efforts to streamline the Affordable Care Act by eliminating the wasteful individual mandate and costly tax- funded exchanges and allowing interstate competition among insurance companies would cut costs tremendously. And insurance for those with pre-existing conditions would still be provided. It is noteworthy that Lewis’ stand on immigration encourages those with needed skills to become citizens while disallowing gang members with criminal histories that privilege. Recently Lewis sponsored a bill, the Juvenile Justice Reform Act, giving a second chance to juveniles who are caught in circumstances such as sex trafficking. It is now signed into law. Likewise, Lewis’ efforts to pass the Career and Technical Education bill give a needed boost to those seeking careers with-

The Apple Valley Senior Center, 14601 Hayes Road, is home to the following activities, which are organized

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Business Buzz Businesses host Galaxiefest The second Galaxiefest will be 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at The Shops on Galaxie in Apple Valley (between Founders Lane and 153rd Street). The family-friendly event features food, beverages, beer garden, music, bingo, prizes and more. Admission is free.

Credit union supports students Employees at Burnsville-based Firefly Credit Union participated in a school supply drive during the month of August. Items were donated to local nonprofit 360 Communities to distribute to children in need around the community. Employees received a list of the most-needed items to kick off the drive and by the time it came to an end, nearly 400 supplies had been donated.

100 percent of the proceeds going to local Texas shelters (Austin Pets Alive and Harris County Animal Shelter). Chuck & Don’s will assist local shelters helping hurricane relief efforts by collecting in-demand items such as collars, leashes, harnesses, durable dog toys and puzzles, puppy training pads, litter, and crates. Customers can purchase the items or donate gently used items. Donations will be accepted through Sept. 30. Chuck & Don’s has stores in Eagan, Lakeville, Rosemount and Savage.

Eagan bank celebrates 15 years Anchor Bank Eagan, 1360 Duckwood Drive, is celebrating its 15th anniversary 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29. Anchor Bank’s custom food truck will serve free hot dogs in the parking lot as a thank you to customers.

Workforce Pet store summit for support hurricane relief employers Chuck & Don’s pet supplies store and its customers have been working since Sept. 1 to raise $40,000 for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts with

The Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board is hosting the Workforce Summit: Hidden Gems and Talent Pools 7:30 a.m. to 1

Education p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the Best Western Premier Nicollet Inn, 14201 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville. The workshop will provide insights from experts, connections to local resources, networking opportunities, and much more. The event includes presentations from Traci and Lori Tapani, copresidents of Wyoming Machine in Stacy, Minnesota, and Gerry Hoeffner, Personnel Dynamics Consulting, based in Florida, who is returning to speak after his highly-acclaimed presentation at the 2016 Employers of Excellence breakfast. The event will also include break-out sessions from area employers focused on recruitment, retention and apprenticeships. Additionally, up to 24 local organizations will be part of the event to provide information about their connections to hidden talent pools. The event concludes with the presentation of the 2017 Employers of Excellence Awards. To register, visit www. business.dcrchamber.com/ events and search Workforce Summit in the events calendar. For more information, contact Mark Jacobs, director of Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board, at 651 554-5622 or mark.jacobs@co.dakota. mn.us.

Business Calendar To submit items for the Hours, JL Beers, 1230 County Business Calendar, email: Road 42, Burnsville. Free. Indarcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. formation: Tricia Andrews at tricia@burnsvillechamber.com. Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce events: Dakota County Regional • Friday, Sept. 29, 4-9 p.m., Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest, Kelley Park, Apple events: Valley. Free admission. Live mu• Sunday, Oct. 1, 12-3 p.m., sic; beer, wine and food avail- grand opening, The Legacy of able for purchase. Information: Farmington, 22300 Denmark fabiana@applevalleychamber. Ave., Farmington. Free. Inforcom. mation: 651-463-2933. • Tuesday, Oct. 3, 7:30-9 • Wednesday, Oct. 4, 7:30 a.m., Coffee Connection, Dunn a.m. to 1 p.m., Workforce SumBros, 15265 Galaxie Ave., mit: Hidden Gems and Talent Suite 600, Apple Valley. Free. Pools, Best Western Premier Information: fabiana@appleval- Nicollet Inn, 14201 Nicollet leychamber.com. Ave., Burnsville. Cost: $40. Registration required. InformaBurnsville Chamber of Com- tion: 651-452-9872. merce events: • Wednesday, Oct. 4, 8-9 • Tuesday, Oct. 3, 5-8 p.m., a.m., Coffee Break, Town Cocktail Party, Jensen’s Cafe Square Television, 5845 Blaine Bar, 12750 Nicollet Ave. S., Ave., Inver Grove Heights. InBurnsville. Free to attend. In- formation: Emily Corson at formation: Tricia Andrews at 651-288-9202 or ecorson@ tricia@burnsvillechamber.com. dcrchamber.com. • Thursday, Oct. 5, 4:305:30 p.m., Business After Lakeville Area Chamber of

Commerce events: • Sunday, Oct. 1, 4-6 p.m., ribbon cutting (4:30 p.m.) and open house, Hypointe Childcare, 8755 Upper 208th St. W., Lakeville. Registration required. Information: Shanen Corlett at 952-469-2020 or shanen@ lakevillechamber.org. • Wednesday, Oct. 4, 5-5:30 p.m., ribbon cutting, West Lake Marion Bike Trail. Meet at the trailhead, Casperson Park. 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.

Religion Women’s luncheon

RSVP, call Jan at 651-434- ters of all types are invited 5795. Sponsored by Stone- to attend with their hucroft. mans for a blessing. There will be scripture, song, The Minnesota Valley Christian Women’s Con- Animal blessing prayers and treats for the beasts and the kids. nection will hold its October luncheon 12:30-2 at St. Thomas p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, Becket Blessing of the at GrandStay Hotel and St. Thomas Becket Conference Center, 7083 animals 153rd St. W., Apple Valley. Catholic Church, 4455 S. Advent United MethSpeaker Mary McCar- Robert Trail, Eagan, will odist Church, 3945 Lexhold its annual Blessing of thy will present “A Pilgrimington Ave. S., Eagan, will age of Hope – A Story of the Beasts 2 p.m. Sunday, hold its annual Blessing of Oct. 1. Faith & Medicine.� She The event celebrates the the Animals service 12:30 will discuss her brain canFeast Day of St. Francis of p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, outcer diagnosis and how God Assisi, the patron saint of doors on the west lawn. called her into a deeper reAnimals must be in a animals. Rev. Tim Wozniak lationship with him. carrier or on a leash. Phowill preside with assistance Special feature: Kaitlyn tos of pets and plush aniWyman with Lewis House from Rocco, his golden re- mal lovies are welcome. triever puppy. The event is will share about their serBring your own chair. vices for battered women. free and open to the com- Stay after the blessing for munity. All are welcome. Cost is $17.50. To Pets, animals and crit- art, games and more.

Proposed property tax levy increases by 2.3 percent in District 196 Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School Board on Sept. 25 approved a proposed 2017 (payable 2018) property tax levy at the state maximum levy limitation. Based on data provided by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) as of Sept. 19, the district’s maximum proposed levy for payable 2018 property taxes is $91,021,758, which is approximately $2.08 million (2.3 percent) more than the current year’s levy of $88,942,680. Director of Finance and Operations Jeff Solomon said the two biggest reasons for the levy increase are enrollment growth and the annual inflationary increase the district receives on the 10year operating levy that was approved by voters in 2013. The maximum levy limitation is determined by MDE for each public school district in the state. The School Board will certify a final levy at its Dec. 11 regular meeting. By law, the final levy amount may not be greater than the proposed levy, except for adjustments made by the state. The district’s proposed levy will be submitted to Dakota County, which will mail notices to property owners in midNovember showing estimated taxes based on proposed levies approved by the school district, cities, the county and other taxing agencies. The total value of all property in District 196 increased by 4 percent over last year to $15.6 billion. School district taxes will be spread across this valuation. Based on current data and assumptions, Solomon estimates that school taxes on last year’s $263,000 average-value home in District 196 will decrease by 1.6 percent, if there was no increase in the assessed value of the home. If the assessed value of last year’s average-value home increased to the current district average of $278,000, Solomon said the estimated increase in school taxes on that property will be approximately 4.5 percent or $59 for the year. Local property taxes represent approximately 20 percent of the rev-

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All of the more than 1,600 students at Apple Valley High School can now have instant access to the vast collection of online and print resources from the Dakota County Library to aid in their research and day-to-day learning both at school and at home. The fine-free library card program is a partnership between District 196 and the Dakota County Library. The program is being piloted at Apple Valley High this fall, with plans to expand it to the district’s other high schools in the second trimester of the school year. The Dakota County and Scott County libraries initiated a similar program at Burnsville High School last year. The goal is to support student learning by leveraging existing public resources that the Dakota County Library offers. All District 196 high school students have iPads this year as part of the district’s commitment to provide one-to-one access to a personal learning device for all students in grades 4-12. This access will help high school students maximize use of Dakota County Library resources and will aid teachers in helping students develop dynamic information literacy skills, according to Andrew McCluskey, media specialist at Apple Valley High. Using their virtual library card, students can access online databases, one-on-one homework help, research tools, eBooks, audio books, electronic magazines, print books and more. The cards can be used to access resources online and at any of the 10 Dakota County Library branches, four of which are located in District 196. The program is voluntary; if students do not wish to participate, they

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Early in-person voting Early in-person voting will be offered Tuesday, Oct. 31 through Monday, Nov. 6, each business day at the District Office in Rosemount (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 6), as well as at the Dakota County Administration Center in Hastings, 1590 Highway 55 (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 6). Election Day Voting Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7. The 14 combined school district precincts are listed below, along with the polling location and city precincts included in each. If voters are unsure about where they should vote, they can go to www. mnvotes.org or call the Superintendent’s Office at 651-423-7725. BURNSVILLE Precinct 1 – Berean Baptist Church, 309 County Road 42 E., Burnsville; includes all of Burnsville in District 196, including Burnsville precincts 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17. LAKEVILLE/EMPIRE TOWNSHIP Precinct 2 – Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 16200 Dodd Lane, Lakeville; includes Lakeville precincts 12, 14, 15 and 16, Empire Township and Farmington precinct 5. APPLE VALLEY Precinct 3 – Apple Valley Senior Center, 14601

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TACKLE, from 1A teams will not be on the same field. The Minnesota State High School League placed Apple Valley in the Suburban district while Eastview is in the Metro — meaning the football teams will no longer face off in a scheduled season game. Apple Valley and Eastview coaches wanted to keep the good-spirited competition of the Battle for the Apple alive while continuing to help others through raising funds for cancer research. On Wednesday, Sept. 20, coaches from both teams gathered at 7 p.m. in Eastview High School’s main gym to compete in a volleyball match. Apple Valley and Eastview offensive coaches took on the defensive coaches from both schools. Mixing up teams and moving off the football field gave the event a new energy, as students and community members found themselves cheering for players on both sides of the net. The event also included a Randy Shaver presentation and performances by each school’s band, dance and cheer groups. Students purchased blue “Tackle Cancer� T-shirts to support the cause. Throughout Tackle Cancer Week, the schools raised $11,273.79 for cancer research. Eastview head coach and offensive coordinator Kelly Sherwin said it was important to the coaching staff to participate in some sort of community event, even if it couldn’t be a football game. “I felt it was a good start. As Randy Shaver

says: ‘Doing nothing is not an option,’ � Sherwin said. Apple Valley offensive coordinator Jeff Flugum agreed. He said the goal of the Battle for the Apple was for students to work toward something bigger than themselves while competing in a rivalry game with kids they’d grown up with. He said the Tackle Cancer event carried the same sentiment with it. “With the change in district scheduling, we couldn’t make a game work, and we decided to try this format and still work together as communities to ‘Tackle Cancer,’ � Flugum said. “The end goal of providing kids an opportunity to work for something bigger than themselves was still the roots of our efforts.� While the volleyball game continued the fundraising component of the Battle for the Apple, it did not replicate the rivalry, as the coaches from Eastview and Apple Valley high schools combined into teams to compete with and against each other. Sherwin said the event had a different attitude without the competition of the football game. “I believe it was a different experience. The Battle for the Apple was always very competitive and the players were very focused on winning. This did not have that same antagonism,� Sherwin said. “The players wanted to separate into Apple Valley vs. Eastview at the beginning, but once we made them come together they had some fun watching the volleyball game.� The coaches had a good time competing with and

against one another. “Playing with the other coaches was fun — I think as coaching staffs we respect and generally like one another and had no trouble playing together,� Sherwin said. Flugum agreed, and he said the event helped show the students that coaches from both teams are working for a common cause. “We have known the Eastview staff for a long time. We respect those guys in what they are doing. We get together at coaching clinics and see them in the community,� Flugum said. “At the end of the day, we are all teachers for the same district and have the same goals for the schools: to help kids become adults.� In addition to bringing together the coaching community in a new way, Flugum said the event provided an opportunity for students to see adults rolemodeling healthy competition. “Wednesday night was an opportunity for the kids to see adults working together and competing,� Flugum said. “They can do it too.� Despite being assigned to different divisions, rivalry and competition has not completely vanished from the community. “With two schools in the same city, it creates a natural rivalry. Kids know that there is a lot more at stake when they are playing against their friends and, in some cases, their neighbors,� Flugum said. “There is a lot of natural competition in all sports and activities with Apple Valley and Eastview.� Sherwin agreed, and

front of the room, and the two spent the next quarter of an hour answering questions from the audience. Attendees were particularly interested in learning more about typi-

cal Nigerian housing, education, belief systems and family structures. The presentation resumed, and when it was over attendees had another opportunity to ask

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Football coaches from Apple Valley and Eastview high schools competed in a volleyball match to raise funds for the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund. Although the football teams are playing in different divisions this year, and therefore did not face off in the “Battle for the Apple� game, they wanted to continue raising funds and awareness for cancer research. acknowledged that there is added meaning to the competition when students play students they know. “We miss the opportunity to play them — it has been a great rivalry. You cannot find a substitute for that community excitement and involvement,� Sherwin said. “It seems to mean more when you defeat the people you have grown up with.� Although many students, coaches and community members may miss the competitive spirit of the Battle for the Apple, Flugum said that, ultimately, putting the schools in different divisions is providing more opportunities. “The MSHSL has recognized that we are in a dif-

ferent situation, as a school, compared to the old conference and to the sub-district schools. Putting us in a smaller division is a great opportunity for Apple Valley in the long term,� Flugum said. “While we will miss competing against the teams we did — we built great professional relationships with schools and coaching staffs — we look forward to the opportunity to compete against schools that look similar to us with regards to enrollment and demographics.� As for the Tackle Cancer event, Sherwin said that he hopes to continue this new tradition, but he’s been thinking about ways to blend in the old one as well. “It would be fun to

more questions, take photos with the presenters and always optimistic.� move out into the main After about 45 minutes, hall to enjoy cookies and Adewuyi paused his prefellowship. sentation. Afolasade OluGary Anderson, the orfunke Sokeye came to the ganizer of the event, said it is a small step toward bringing the community closer together. Anderson said he got the idea for the presentations one day at a Velvet Tones rehearsal. As practice wrapped up for the day, Anderson heard several of his fellow choir members speaking to each other in a language he couldn’t understand. When he approached his friends and asked how they could all understand each other, he learned they are from Nigeria. Anderson said he had noticed separation between minority group members and white members too often at the senior center. He decided to organize a community education program that would Photo by Amy Mihelich celebrate cultural differAfolasade Olufunke Sokeye stands to answer a few questions half-way through Ad- ences and provide commuetunji Kolawole Adewuyi’s presentation on Nigeria. Together, they fielded questions nity members an opporabout Nigeria’s regional differences, education system, typical housing, religion and tunity to learn about each languages. other.

He worked with the Education and Service Committee to put together a series of cultural presentations. The series is rooted in the belief that “people from many countries and cultures have enriched American life and contributed to America’s rich diversity.� Their purpose is to give people a space to “explore the ideas and experiences of friends who were reared outside of the United States.� The first presentation took place in August. Anderson hopes the presentations will help members gain a greater understanding of their friends’ backgrounds. Through greater cultural understanding, he hopes the Apple Valley senior center can become a more welcoming and inclusive place for people of all backgrounds. Each presentation is about an hour long and focuses on one specific country. The presenter has the opportunity to decide what they want to share about their culture with the senior center community. Through pictures,

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have a Battle for the Apple football game against each other and make this volleyball a separate event during a different week. One event a trophy game decided in football and the other an opportunity to come together for a good cause,� he said. For now, the two high schools will continue to represent the city of Apple Valley in different divisions, and they will continue to work together to help others. “We will always keep working to teach our kids a life lesson and have an impact on the community,� Flugum said. Contact Amy Mihelich at amy.mihelich@ecm-inc.com. stories, maps, hand-made crafts, traditional clothing and more, the presenter gives attendees a unique entry point into his or her culture and traditions of his or her country. A question-and -answer session follows each presentation. Attendees have the opportunity to ask clarifying questions about the presentation or ask about topics the presenter did not cover. The Nigeria presentation was the second in the Senior Center’s Diversity Series. Three presentations remain. Thursday, Oct. 19, Vivian Tam will give a presentation on Hong Kong. Thursday, Nov. 16, Jagruti Patel will present on England. Monday, Dec. 11, Namita Lahiri talk about India. All presentations take place at 10 a.m. at the Apple Valley Senior Center, located at 14601 Hayes Road. For more information, call the Senior Center at 952-953-2345. Contact Amy Mihelich at amy.mihelich@ecm-inc.com.

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and shame.� The creators of Medusa believe it is important to overcome silence because it is essential to rewriting the dominant narrative. “If we don’t speak of those experiences, if we don’t bring awareness to them, then how do we affect change?� Diavola said. They say that although Medusa’s story is heartbreaking, the performance has a cathartic element to it. Emily Colay, who wrote all the vocals for the performance and plays the part of Medusa, said the catharsis began for her and the other creators as they were putting the show together. “I put off writing the vocals as long as I could because it was really painful. It was really hard to go to those places in my own story and have to revisit them,� Colay said. “It was cathartic for each of us because it was bringing to light our own experiences.� Colay said she wanted the vocals to express Medusa’s sadness and rage — to give voice to the frustration Medusa feels

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Eagles jump ahead early, cruise to victory Apple Valley plays Chaska in duel of unbeatens Friday by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

For Apple Valley to remain undefeated, its defense would have to hold up against a Park of Cottage Grove offense capable of striking quickly and often. The Wolfpack, which came into Friday night averaging more than 30 points a game, scored zero against Apple Valley’s first-team defense. What’s more, the Eagle defense forced three interceptions, giving its offense short fields on which to work. Apple Valley scored the game’s first six touchdowns and coasted to a 42-21 home-field victory. “We stopped the run game and made them pass, then we got picks off the pass,” said Apple Valley two-way lineman Spencer Rolland. “I think our line controlled the tempo, on both sides. If we get it done up front, most likely we’ll win the game.”

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Trey Kocher of Apple Valley picks up yardage during the Eagles’ 42-21 victory over Park of Cottage Grove last Friday. Apple Valley (4-0) intercepted three passes in the first half in building a 28-0 lead. In the third quarter, a play intended to be a screen pass broke down and instead turned into an 80-yard bomb from Tyler Cardella to Luke Martens for the Eagles’ fifth score. Moments later, Apple Valley took possession in Park territory after a short

punt and Kellan McKeag scored on the next play on a 37-yard run. It was the third score of the game for McKeag, who also had two touchdown runs in the first quarter. Park (2-2) scored all its points after Apple Valley began pulling starters. “We did a great job defensively for a long period of time,” Apple Valley

coach Chad Clendening said. “We got some stops in the red zone, we got some turnovers and we didn’t give them a lot of explosive plays. We made more offensive plays on defense than they did on offense. “For three quarters for sure, it was about as good a performance as we’ve had all year.”

Cardella and Dwayne Cowan scored rushing touchdowns in the second quarter as Apple Valley lengthened its lead. McKeag gained 82 yards in 11 carries for the Eagles, who rushed for 249 yards. Cardella completed three of five passes for 115 yards and one touchdown, with Martens catching two for 109 yards and a touchdown. Linebacker Tony Anger led the Apple Valley defense with seven tackles, including one sack. McKeag had two interceptions and three tackles. Park’s Uriah Davis rushed for a game-high 169 yards, although 98 of it came on one touchdown run in the third quarter after the Eagles built a 42-0 lead. Apple Valley defeated Park 39-29 and 42-35 in section playoff games the last two seasons. “We knew Park had a high-powered offense last year. We were ready for that kind of game if need be,” Cardella said. “But we got going right away and wanted to do what we do best, which is run the ball.” Apple Valley, ranked

fourth in Class 5A, could face its biggest challenge of the regular season when it plays host to undefeated and eighth-ranked Chaska at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, in the Eagles’ homecoming game.

Edina 35 Eastview 0 Eastview’s offensive struggles continued Friday against the undefeated Hornets as the Lightning was shut out for the second consecutive week. Eastview (0-4) has scored just 14 points this season. Edina scored one touchdown in each of the first three quarters before scoring 14 points in the fourth. Up 14-0 at halftime, the Hornets extended their lead on a 66yard touchdown pass from Ryan Meyer to Anders Nelson. Nelson finished with seven catches for 120 yards. Eastview seeks its first victory of 2017 at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, when it plays at Rosemount. Email Mike Shaughnessy at mike.shaughnessy@ecminc.com.

SSC teams take top three places Eagan beats Lakeville North in final of volleyball invitational by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Apple Valley’s Eagle Invitational volleyball tournament had an unusual reason for not being able to fill its field – some of the teams that were going to play might have been too good. Thirteen teams took part in last weekend’s event instead of the customary 16. South Suburban Conference schools took the top three spots, with Eagan defeating Lakeville North in the championship match and Lakeville South topping Marshall for third place. Tournament director Jeff Groves said several teams that might otherwise have played in the Eagle Invitational kept their schedules open last weekend because of homecoming events at their schools. He called this year’s short field an aberration and said a couple of teams that did not play in this year’s tourney already have inquired about playing next year. Lakeville South coach Stephen Willingham said he was told some schools were hesitant about facing the murderer’s row of ranked teams at the Eagle Invitational because their own teams might not yet be ready for that level of competition. “There are different philosophies about what you want to do with your team and what kind of team you expect to have in a given year,” said Willingham, whose South team is ranked fourth in Class 3A. “We love this tournament. The tradition is here. We’ll play in this tournament as long as it exists. It doesn’t matter how skilled we happen to be in a particular year.” Lakeville North coach Jackie Richter said she understands why some coaches might think their teams aren’t quite ready for the Eagle Invitational, but added that she believes it’s good for her team to be there. “There definitely needs to be a thought process regarding your schedule, the recovery piece of it and the training piece of it,” Richter said. “Our overall philosophy is, the more opportunities we

have to grind out matches and build on our endurance and composure, the better.” Apple Valley, which has held the Eagle Invitational for four decades, didn’t give its own team a breather. The Eagles faced Eagan, Bethlehem Academy, Marshall and Eden Prairie, losing all four matches. The first three teams are ranked in the top 10 in their enrollment classes, and Eagan regained the top spot in Class 3A after winning the Eagle Invitational. Eden Prairie is unranked but has a 9-4 record. Two-time defending state Class 3A champion Eagan steamrolled to the Eagle Invitational championship, winning all four of its matches in straight sets. The Wildcats (161) defeated Apple Valley and Eden Prairie in the first two rounds Friday, defeated Lakeville South 25-11, 25-14 in the semifinals Saturday morning, then beat previously undefeated and No. 1-ranked Lakeville North 31-29, 25-19 in the final. After a pair of fiveset matches the previous week – a five-set loss to Lakeville South and a five-set victory over Rosemount – the Wildcats re-evaluated some of the things they were doing. “We had some close matches and learned from them,” Eagan coach Kathy Gillen said. “We won some of them, but still, looking at the stats, there were some things that were just not right. Now, after our third change in the lineup, we have something where we’re in pretty good rhythm, I think. “We asked the girls to make some changes, and they have. They responded really well to the things we’ve asked them to do.” Gillen said the Wildcats’ passing and defense were much improved in the Lakeville North match and throughout the tournament. Wildcats senior McKenna Melville had 50 kills and 40 digs in four Eagle Invitational matches. A game-point block by Peyton Rude put Eagan up a set in the Lakeville North match. Lakeville North junior Elizabeth Juhnke had 14 kills in the Eagan match.

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Eastview runners start the boys varsity race at the Eagle Invitational on Saturday at Apple Valley High School. The Lightning won the team championship and Eastview senior Bryant Ruff was medalist.

AV, Eastview runners win at Eagle Invite Moynihan, Ruff are medalists by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Runners from Apple Valley and Eastview won individual championships on a sweltering Saturday at the Eagle Invitational cross country meet at Apple Valley High School. Teams from the city’s two high schools also grabbed the varsity titles. Varsity participation was light, with four girls teams and six boys teams participating, largely because the University of Minnesota’s Roy Griak Invitational was the same day. Some teams that went to the Eagle Invitational in the past opted for the Griak Invitational this year. The two meets are scheduled for different days in 2018. Apple Valley senior Molly Moynihan was girls varsity medalist for the second consecutive year, finishing the 5,000-meter course in 20 minutes, 40.2 seconds, more than a minute ahead of runner-up Greta Koehler of Bloomington Kennedy. Moynihan also led Apple Valley to the girls team championship with 24 points, 15 fewer than second-place Wayzata. Three other Eagles placed in the top 10 – Hailey Phoulavan (third), Hallie Hughes (fourth) and Teresa Howard (eighth). The Eagles’ Eleanor Pederson and Montana Helling were 12th and 13th, and Jenna Van Dresser finished 22nd. Eastview edged Eden Prairie and Apple Valley

Apple Valley senior Molly Moynihan won the girls individual championship at the Eagle Invitational for the second consecutive year. for the boys team championship, with Lightning senior Bryant Ruff winning the individual medal in 17:46.6. The Lightning placed five runners in the top 13 to win the team championship with 38 points. Eden Prairie and Apple Valley each had 46, with Eden Prairie winning the tiebreaker for second place because its No. 6 runner finished eight spots higher than Apple Valley’s sixth runner. Michael Brenna (fourth), Samuel Morgenstern (eighth), Jackson Lee (12th) and Nicholas Dolan (13th) also counted toward Eastview’s winning team total. Samuel Erickson was 18th and Benjamin Danner took 19th. Apple Valley senior George Knier was sec-

ond overall in 18:01.8 and junior Nicholas Pederson was third in 18:05.4. Brandon Roberts (fifth), Jonathan Connors (15th) and Ethan Monsen (21st) also counted toward the Eagles’ team total. Elliot Ewald and Max Moynihan were 25th and 33rd. Eagan, which sent its top runners to the Griak Invitational, finished fifth in the Eagle Invitational. John Martin finished 26th individually to lead the Wildcats.

Griak Invitational Farmington ninthgrader Anna Fenske, the reigning state Class AA girls cross country champion, finished third in the Gold Division race at the Roy Griak Invitational on Saturday. Fenske had a time of 18

minutes, 31.4 seconds on the 5,000-meter Les Bolstad Golf Course. Minneapolis Washburn junior Emily Covert won in 18:13 and Winona Cotter ninthgrader Grace Ping took second in 18:20.8. Naperville North of Illinois won the girls Gold Division team competition by two points over Wayzata. Farmington was 14th of 45 teams, with Lauren Peterson (86th) and Josie Laube (95th) placing in the top 100 individually. Lakeville South finished 22nd, led by Brianne Brewster (18th) and Patty Jo English (72nd). Kate Beckwith was 151st individually for Rosemount, which was 33rd in the team standings. Lakeville North took 39th and its top runner, Danielle Bellino, finished 185th. Rosemount junior Luke Labatte was 13th in the boys Gold Division race in 16:44.53, leading the Irish to 27th place in the team standings. Eagan was 28th, five points behind Rosemount, and Wildcats senior Trenton Allen was 38th individually in 17:08.82. Brennen Peterson finished 110th to lead the Farmington boys team to 31st place. Lakeville South was 36th as junior Jack Otterson came in 146th. Great Oak High School of Temecula, California, won the boys Gold Division, with Wayzata placing second and Edina and Minnetonka finishing fourth and fifth. Lakeville North finished 22nd in the boys Maroon Division race, led by junior Tyler Osen, who placed 65th individually.

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News Briefs Apple Valley residents accepted into advocacy skills and leadership training program Chosen from a statewide pool of applicants, two Apple Valley residents Anthony Helms and Kelly Kausel have been accepted into the eightmonth long Minnesota Partners in Policymaking leadership t r a i n i n g Anthony p r o g r a m Helms w h i c h starts in the fall. P a r ticipants include adults with disabilities and par- Kelly ents raising Kausel children with developmental disabilities. Helms has autism and applied to the program to gain advocacy skills for himself and teach others. He also plans to draw attention to the problem of psychological and emotional abuse in adult foster care settings. Kausel has a child with autism and related behavioral disabilities. She wants to gain an understanding of disability services and laws to help families in similar situations. Partners in Policymaking was developed by the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities. “The goal is to train leaders to part-

ner with school systems, medical and business communities so all individuals with disabilities can become self-confident, independent and contributing citizens across the state,” said Dr. Colleen Wieck, Executive Director of the Governor’s Council. The Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities introduced the program in 1987, and, through expansion to other states and countries, Partners has trained more than 27,000 people worldwide.

Fall book sale at Wescott Library The Wescott Library Fall Book Sale will take place Oct. 11-15. Hours will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 (member preview night); 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, and Saturday, Oct. 14; and 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15 (bag day). Books, CDs, DVDs and books on tape will be for sale. Members of the Friends of the Wescott Library gain entrance into preview night before the book sale officially begins. Members also receive a discount on all purchases during the sale. To become a member, stop by the reception desk at the Wescott Library, visit www.fwlonline.com or join at the book sale. The library is at 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan.

Job Transitions Group meets Catherine Byers Breet will present “How to Get

a Job by Applying Online” at the Oct. 3 meeting of the Easter Job Transitions Group. The group meets at 7:30 a.m. at Easter Lutheran Church – By The Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. Call 651452-3680 for information.

Be aware of social media scams The Apple Valley Police Department wants citizens to be aware of recent social media scams and provides the following information from the Fraud Watch Network: Social media scams come in many shapes and sizes. Two fast-moving scams are fake ads on social media sites and phony genealogy sites. The goal with both is to steal from you, whether it’s your credit card information or your identity. How it works: • With online shopping scams, scammers post ads for too-good-to-be-true deals on hot items, like designer eyewear, for example. The ads can show up as a legitimate sponsored post, or in a friend’s Facebook timeline (a sure sign their account has been hacked). The goal is to get your credit card information to charge you for phony goods and steal your personal information for identity theft. • With genealogy site scams, scammers are trying to trick people with lookalikes of legitimate sites, or offering ancestry research for free. The site directs you to submit personal information with the goal of stealing your identity. What you should know:

• Low prices for hot items are a red flag. Clicking on the ad leads to imposter social media pages resembling popular brands and companies. • Be wary of sponsored ads that appear to feature well-known genealogy websites – even if the advertised link looks legitimate. It is very easy to change the name of links to appear that they are coming from a reputable source. What you should do: • If an ad appears on your profile, change your password immediately. Also, remove all suspicious apps from your account that can automatically post content. • If you paid for a product through one of these scam sites, alert your bank or credit card company to cancel the transaction. • Before signing up to find out about your ancestors, search for the name of the company, and verify its reputation on genealogy forums and Facebook groups.

Armful of Love volunteers 360 Communities is seeking volunteers for its Armful of Love holiday gift program. The organization has a significant need for adult Spanishspeaking volunteers to help interview families, in addition to its normal volunteer needs for the program. Visit 360Communities. org to sign up and get all the details. For additional questions, call 952-9855300. Armful of Love volunteers are invited to a meet-and-greet 10-11 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the 360 Communities Burnsville Family Resource Center, 501 E. Highway 13, Suite 102, in Burnsville.

Diaper need awareness National Diaper Need Awareness Week is Sept. 25 to Oct. 1. The Diaper Bank of Minnesota has teamed up with Acorn Mini Storage to collect diapers and dollars. Locally, bring new or opened boxes of diapers to the Eagan Acorn location at 2935 Lexington Ave. S. Contact the Diaper Bank of Minnesota to find out other ways to help. More information is at www.diaperbankmn.org.

Volunteers needed to collect prairie seeds Volunteers are needed to help restore prairie by collecting native wildflower seed 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve in Savage. The minimum age for participation is 12. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. A permission form is needed for participation by minors. To register, call 763-559-6706.

McGruff kits available McGruff Safe Kids Identification Kits for school children are now available from law enforcement agencies throughout Dakota County and nearby communities.

Dakota Electric Association, a member-owned electric cooperative, provides local law enforcement agencies throughout Dakota County with McGruff identification kits. Police officers will distribute the kits to classrooms if a teacher makes a request. Teachers interested in having kits distributed to their class will need to contact their local law enforcement agency quickly, as the supply is limited. Anyone with questions about the program can call Brenda Kadlec at 651-4636234.

DARTS fundraiser set Sept. 30 DARTS, a nonprofit serving seniors and their families in Dakota County, is hosting the sixth annual Party It Forward fundraiser 7-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Lost Spur Golf and Event Center in Eagan. The event features an evening of food, dancing and auctions. Tickets are $40 and are available at 651-455-1560, Eventbrite and at the DARTS website at www.dartsconnects.org. Ticket proceeds benefit DARTS programs. Since 1974, DARTS has served seniors and their families in the southeast metro, helping seniors lead more independent lives. Services include house cleaning, home repair, outdoor chores and transportation services for the seniors of Dakota County. For more information, or to become a volunteer, call 651-455-1560 or visit www.dartsconnects.org.

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: East Valley Animal Clinic PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 5049 Upper 141st Street West Apple Valley, MN 55124 NAMEHOLDER(S): Best Friends Veterinary Services 19717 62nd Avenue South Suite F103 Kent, WA 98032 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: September 4, 2017 SIGNED BY: Raj Raheja Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek September 29, October 6, 2017 737847

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: Nagomi Ya Senior Living PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 14424 Lower Guthrie Court Apple Valley, MN 55124 NAMEHOLDER(S): Nagomi, Inc. 14424 Lower Guthrie 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 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: September 15, 2017 SIGNED BY: James Jeong, President Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek September 22, 29, 2017 734922

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 196 This is a summary of the September 11, 2017 School Board meeting. The full text is available for public inspection at www.district196. org, at the District Office, or by standard or electronic mail. The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. at Dakota Ridge School, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence. Present: Coulson, Huusko, Isaacs, Magnuson, Roseen, Schutte and Supt. Berenz. Absent: Albright. Motion by Huusko, seconded by Coulson and carried with a 6-0 vote to approve the agenda. Students and staff were recognized by the board and superintendent. Motion by Schutte, seconded by Huusko and carried with a 6-0 vote to approve consent items: board meeting minutes; claims; gifts totaling $66,054.94; advertising revenue; personnel separations, leaves of absence and new staff; pay rates for substitute, temporary and part-time employees; employment agreements; student intern agreement; police liaison service agreement; counseling services agreements; Strategic Solutions agreement for service; agreement with YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities for School-Age Care program, and Memorandum of Understanding between the district and Eagan YMCA. The board heard reports on Elementary and Secondary Education, Special Education and Community Education. Motion by Huusko, seconded by Isaacs and carried with a 6-0 vote to approve proposed revisions to Policy 506 on student welfare. Motion by Huusko, seconded by Schutte and carried with a 6-0 vote to approve critical contracts for the secured entrances at Greenleaf, Thomas Lake and Westview elementary schools totaling $2,552,722. Eagan High School parent Janine Hudson asked the board on August 14 to stop social promotion. Berenz reported that she responded on behalf of the board encouraging her to continue working with her son’s IEP team with remaining concerns. She also reminded community members to attend Rosemount High School’s centennial celebration on September 22 and 23. Motion by Huusko, seconded by Roseen and carried with a 6-0 vote to adjourn at 6:38 p.m. Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek Lakeville Sun Thisweek September 29, 2017 738617

MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes, 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. ASSUMED NAME: Fruitful Vine Designs PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 12585 Glenbrook Way Apple Valley, MN 55124

NAMEHOLDER(S): Table Talk Outreach LLC 12585 Glenbrook Way 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: August 16, 2017 SIGNED BY: Kristina Boyd Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek September 22, 29, 2017 735590

CITY OF APPLE VALLEY, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 739 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Municipal Center, 7100 147th Street W., on Wednesday, October, 18, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting is to hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 155, Appendix F, Article 31 of the City Code of Ordinances, Planned Development No. 739. The proposed amendments relate to setbacks, parking ratios, and other performance standards of the planned development zoning district. The amendments are requested to allow construction of a

61-unit apartment building on the northwest corner of Fresco Terrace and 153rd Street and a 114-unit apartment building on the northeast corner of Fresco Terrace and 153rd Street. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that these proceedings are instituted by action of the petitioner and property owner, Bigos-Fortino, LLC, and IMH Special Asset 175AVN LLC. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard at said time and place. DATED this 25th day of September, 2017. /s/ Pamela J. Gackstetter City Clerk Published in the Apple Valley Sun ThisWeek September 29, 2017 738814

PUBLIC NOTICE

cipal office is located at 8513 141st Street Court West, Apple Valley, MN 55124, is in the process of voluntary dissolution. 2. The Corporation has filed with the Minnesota Secretary of State a Notice of Intent to Dissolve 3. Such Notice was filed with the Minnesota Secretary of State on the 22nd day of September 2017. 4. All claims by creditors or claimants must be in writing and must be presented to: Kristen Gloege Executive Director 8513 141st Street Court West Apple Valley, MN 55124 5. All claims by creditors or claimants must be so presented by the 31st day of December 2017. Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2017 738291

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Healthier Minnesota Community Clinic Fund 1. The Corporation, whose prin-

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools ISD#196 Parkview Elementary Additions & Renovations-REVISED Notice is hereby given that Independent School District #196, will receive multiple prime sealed bids for the ISD#196 Parkview Elementary Additions & Renovations in the Dakota Conference Room at the District Office – 3455 153rd Street W. Rosemount, MN 55068 until 2:00pm on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017 at which time they will be opened and read aloud. The work for this bid package includes Contracts for: #0330 CastIn-Place Concrete, #0420 Masonry/Brick/Architectural Precast, #0510 Structural Steel – Erection, #0512 Structural Steel – Supply, #0610 Carpentry/Building Demolition/Specialties, #0750 Roofing/Metal Panels, #0810 Metal Doors/Frames/Hardware – Supply, #0833 – Coiling Doors, #0840 Aluminum Entrances/Storefronts/Windows/ Glazing, #0920 Drywall/Plaster, #0930 Tile, #0950 Acoustical Ceilings, #0965 Resilient Flooring/Carpet, #0990 Painting, #1230 Premanufactured Casework, #2100 Fire Protection, #2200 Plumbing & Heat Piping, #2300 HVAC, #2500 Temperature Controls, #2600 Electrical/Communications/Fire Alarm, #3100 Earthwork/Site Demolition/Utilities, #3210 Asphalt Paving/Curbs/Site Concrete, #3290 Sodding/Landscaping. Reference Specification Section 01 12 00 Contract Work Scope Descriptions for detailed listing of items included in each Contract. A pre-bid conference will be held at District Office – 3455 153rd Street W. Rosemount, MN - at 10:00AM on Tuesday, September 26th, 2017. All bids must be sealed and marked for the appropriate contract for which the bid is submitted. Bids shall be submitted in exact accordance with Bid Documents (including Instructions to Bidders and Proposal Forms) and Contract Documents (including Drawings and Specifications) as prepared by Wold Architects & Engineers. Documents will be available on or about September 18th, 2017, for public inspection at the Wold Architects & Engineer’s office (332 Minnesota Street, W2000, St Paul, MN 55101), the Construction Manager’s office (7500 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite #300, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427), Minneapolis; St. Paul, Mankato, Rochester, St. Cloud and Mid-Minnesota Builder’s Exchanges; Reed Construction Data (CMD) and McGraw-Hill Construction Plan Room. Bidders may obtain sets of Bidding Documents by contacting Lisa Knox at the office of the Construction Manager, Wenck Construction, 7500 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite #300, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427. Plans will be distributed electronically only. Contractors will be responsible for printing plans if hard copies are desired. The bids shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or corporate surety bond in an amount equal to five (5%) percent of the base bid, as bid security. No personal checks will be accepted. No bids may be withdrawn within 45 days after opening the bids. A bidder may withdraw his or her bid at any time prior to the date set for receiving bids, or authorized postponements thereof. Thereafter, bids may be withdrawn only after 45 days have elapsed after bid date, provided Independent School District #196 has not acted thereon. Bids may be withdrawn only by written request. Independent School District #196 reserves the right to reject any or all bids received and to waive informalities and irregularities in the bidding. Bid results maybe be accessed by going to www.wenck.com and clicking on Bid Results at the bottom of the home page. Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek Lakeville Sun Thisweek September 22, 29, 2017 731910

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools ISD#196 Diamond Path Elementary Additions & Renovations Notice is hereby given that Independent School District #196, will receive multiple prime sealed bids for the ISD#196 Diamond Path Elementary Additions & Renovations in the Dakota Conference Room at the District Office – 3455 153rd Street W. Rosemount, MN 55068 until 2:00pm on Thursday, October 5th, 2017 at which time they will be opened and read aloud. The work for this bid package includes Contracts for: #0330 CastIn-Place Concrete, #0420 Masonry/Brick/Architectural Precast, #0510 Structural Steel – Erection, #0512 Structural Steel – Supply, #0610 Carpentry/Building Demolition/Specialties, #0750 Roofing, #0810 Metal Doors/Frames/Hardware – Supply, #0840 Aluminum Entrances/Storefronts/Windows/ Glazing, #0920 Drywall/Plaster, #0930 Tile, #0950 Acoustical Ceilings, #0965 Resilient Flooring/Carpet, #0990 Painting, #1230 Premanufactured Casework, #2100 Fire Protection, #2200 Plumbing & Heat Piping, #2300 HVAC, #2500 Temperature Controls, #2600 Electrical/Communications/Fire Alarm, #3100 Earthwork/Site Demolition/Utilities, #3210 Asphalt Paving/Curbs/Site Concrete, #3290 Sodding/Landscaping. Reference Specification Section 01 12 00 Contract Work Scope Descriptions for detailed listing of items included in each Contract. A pre-bid conference will be held in the Vermillion Room at the District Office – 3455 153rd Street W. Rosemount, MN - at 11:00AM on Thursday, September 28th, 2017. All bids must be sealed and marked for the appropriate contract for which the bid is submitted. Bids shall be submitted in exact accordance with Bid Documents (including Instructions to Bidders and Proposal Forms) and Contract Documents (including Drawings and Specifications) as prepared by Wold Architects & Engineers. Documents will be available on or about September 18th, 2017, for public inspection at the Wold Architects & Engineer’s office (332 Minnesota Street,W2000, St Paul, MN 55101), the Construction Manager’s office (7500 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite #300, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427), Minneapolis; St. Paul, Mankato, Rochester, St. Cloud and Mid-Minnesota Builder’s Exchanges; Reed Construction Data (CMD) and McGraw-Hill Construction Plan Room. Bidders may obtain sets of Bidding Documents by contacting Amber Sager at the office of the Construction Manager, Wenck Construction, 7500 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite #300, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427. Plans will be distributed electronically only. Contractors will be responsible for printing plans if hard copies are desired. The bids shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or corporate surety bond in an amount equal to five (5%) percent of the base bid, as bid security. No personal checks will be accepted. No bids may be withdrawn within 45 days after opening the bids. A bidder may withdraw his or her bid at any time prior to the date set for receiving bids, or authorized postponements thereof. Thereafter, bids may be withdrawn only after 45 days have elapsed after bid date, provided Independent School District #196 has not acted thereon. Bids may be withdrawn only by written request. Independent School District #196 reserves the right to reject any or all bids received and to waive informalities and irregularities in the bidding. Bid results maybe be accessed by going to www.wenck.com and clicking on Bid Results at the bottom of the home page. Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek Lakeville Sun Thisweek September 22, 29, 2017 732719

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theater and arts briefs Support Our Troops Haunted House

The 15th annual Support Our Troops Haunted House runs 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 6-7 and 13-14, at the Dakota County Fairgrounds in Farmington. “This year’s haunt has some of our greatest scares with a twist – we took great scares and made them better. We also have a few new surprises inside,� said volunteer Jason Schmidt. Volunteers have been prepping sets and characters for several months looking to scare everyone inside and out. The Support Our Troops Haunted House is the primary fundraising event for allowing the organization to support soldiers who are currently deployed, or have been deployed overseas and their families. The minimum admission donation is $5. All military personnel and their families are admitted free with current military identification. The event is not recommended for children younger than

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Halloween dance event Mixing the thrill of Halloween, with the vibrance of dance, Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota brings back “Art in Motion: Ballet Spooktacular� Oct. 27-28 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 and 11 a.m. Oct. 28 (special kids edition). Featured are multiple dances inspired by zombies, ghouls, and spooky Halloween characters that culminate in a thrilling dance finale for audiences to join. Audience members are encouraged to come dressed up in their favorite Halloween costume to try to snag the “Most Creative Costume� prize, and have fun at the spooktacular Halloween party following the performance. Event tickets are $16 at http://bit.ly/ ArtInMotion2017. For more information, call 952-985-4640.

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To submit items for the tion, 11:45 a.m., SouthCross Family Calendar, email: Community Church, 1800 E. darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. County Road 42, Burnsville. A Girl Scout Silver Award projSaturday, Sept. 30 ect by Mallory Peterson, Troop KIDSPO, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 55486. Open to all. Eagan Community Center, 1501 South of the River CROP Central Parkway, Eagan. Free. Hunger Walk, 2 p.m., St. John’s Information: kidspomn.com. Lutheran Church, 20165 Heath Loving Effectively: Recon- Ave., Lakeville. Registration: 1 necting with the Love Lan- p.m. Distance: 1-mile and 4-mile guages, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., routes. Information: crophungerThrive Therapy, 190 River Ridge walk.org. Circle S., Suite 208, Burnsville. Cost: $5. Registration required Ongoing at http://thrivetherapymn.com/ Eagan parkrun, a free workshops/. weekly timed 5K run, 9 a.m. Family archery, 1-3 p.m., Saturdays at Thomas Lake Windrose Park, Elko New Mar- Park, 4350 Thomas Lake Road, ket. Learn archery basics and Eagan. Rain or shine. To get a elements of safety. Shoot at time recorded and stored onstationary targets and compete line, register at www.parkrun. in games. Equipment provided. us/register and bring your barCost: $10. Reservations required code with you. Information: at 763-559-6700 by two days www.parkrun.us/eagan. prior. Emotions Anonymous, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays at SouthThursday, Oct. 5 Cross Community Church, Cadet coffee and admis- 1800 E. County Road 42 (at sions informational session, Summit Oak Drive), Apple Val9-10:15 a.m., St. Thomas Acad- ley. EA is a 12-step program for emy, 949 Mendota Heights those seeking emotional health. Road, Mendota Heights. Get All are welcome. Information: an informal introduction to an http://www.emotionsanonySTA education, tour the school, mous.org/out-of-the-darknessand attend Formation. Register walks. online: http://www.cadets.com/ Recovery International, 3 OpenHouse. p.m. Tuesdays at Mary, Mother of the Church (Room 9), 3333 Saturday, Oct. 7 Cliff Road, Burnsville. Park Craft and vendor fest by in lower lot. Self-help group Trafficking Justice, 10 a.m. to 3 for depression, anxiety, fears, p.m., Rosemount Community panic attacks, anger and more. Center, 13885 S. Robert Trail, Information: Rita at 952-890Rosemount. 7623 or www.recoveryinternational.org. Sunday, Oct. 8 Al-Anon Finding Hope Little Free Library dedica- Beginners Group, 9:30-10:30

a.m. Saturdays at Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. Troubled by someone’s drinking? Al-Anon can help. More information: alanon-alateen-msp.org. Blood drives The American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit red crossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. • Oct. 2, 12-6 p.m., Grace United Methodist Church, 15309 Maple Island Road, Burnsville. • Oct. 2, 12-6 p.m., Chuck & Don’s, 1254 Town Centre Drive, Eagan. • Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dunn Brothers, 15265 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. • Oct. 5, 12-6 p.m., Mt. Olivet Assembly of God Church, 14201 Cedar Ave. S., Apple Valley. • Oct. 5, 1-7 p.m., Farmington Fire Department Station 1, 21625 Denmark Ave., Farmington. • Oct. 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. John the Baptist Catholic School, 12508 Lynn Ave., Savage. • Oct. 6, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Easter Lutheran Church – By The Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. • Oct. 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fall Family Fun Festival, 14865 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. • Oct. 7, 10:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville. • Oct. 7, 12-6 p.m., Culver’s, 3445 O’Leary Lane, Eagan.

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Magician Justin Flom, born in Minnesota and now a resident of Las VeAmy T. Cierzan-Shaw, 56 gas, performs 7 p.m. SatAmy T. Cierzan-Shaw age 56, urday, Nov. 18, at Ames of Burnsville, Minnesota, passed Center in Burnsville. Flom away peacefully surrounded by toured with Florida Georthose she loved most on Friday gia Line and created magic September 22, 2017. for other stars including She is preceded in death by her Lady Antebellum, Super husband (Steven Shaw). She is Bowl coach Pete Carroll survived by her children: Andrew and the Seattle Seahawks Shaw (Carly Ingalls) of Seattle, team, John Legend, Nick WA and Alison Shaw (Peter HowJonas, Chrissy Teigen and ell) of Playa Del Rey, CA, her Hollywood mogul Harvey VLJQLÂżFDQW RWKHU *UHJ ,SVHQ DQG Weinstein. He has permany wonderful friends and family. formed on television shows Amy lived life on her own terms and her journey with including “Ellen,â€? Rachael cancer was no different. Her strength, perseverance, quick Ray,â€? “Wizard Warsâ€? ZLW DQG WHQDFLW\ ZDV DSSDUHQW XQWLO KHU ÂżQDO PRPHQWV and others. He is author She loved gardening, babies, Cheetos, coffee, family car of “Adventures of a Kid washes, shiny glass and traveling to see her children. Her Magician.â€? Tickets are children were her greatest accomplishment and that was $25-$50 at the box office, something she shared with everyone she met. 800-982-2787 and TicketA Celebration of Life will take place at her home on master.com. Ames Center Sunday October 8th from 2-6 p.m., for more information is at 12600 Nicollet Ave. please email alisontshaw@gmail.com or call 952-4352710. Obituaries

To submit items for the Steeple Center gallery, 14375 Arts Calendar, email: S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Free and open to the public. darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. Music Divas of Disco, 7:30 p.m. Books Mystery writing workshop Saturday, Oct. 7, Lakeville Area with author Marilyn Jax, 1-4 Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, Eagan Ave. Tickets: $28 and $32 at Barnes and Noble, 1291 Prom- LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com or enade Place. Free. Reserva- 952-985-4640. “Close to You: The Music tions: 651-683-1955. of The Carpenters,� 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, Ames Center, Comedy Kevin Pollak, 7:30 and 10 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, and Satur- Tickets: $33 at the box office, day, Oct. 7, Mystic Lake, Prior 800-982-2787 or Ticketmaster. Lake. Tickets: $19. Information: com. 952-496-6563 or mysticlake. Theater com. Black Dirt Improv, 7-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, Steeple Dance Preview performance and Center, Rosemount. Tickets: reception by Twin Cities Ballet $10. Information: rosemounof Minnesota, 7 p.m. Saturday, tarts.com. “Peter and the StarcatchSept. 30, Ballet Royale Minnesota studio, 16368 Kenrick er,� presented by Eagan High Ave., Lakeville. Free. Informa- School, 3:30 p.m. Sept. 28 setion: balletroyale.org or info@ nior preview, 7 p.m. Sept. 2930 and Oct. 6-7. Tickets: $7 balletroyale.org. adults, $5 students and senior citizens at seatyourself.biz/eaEvents Oktoberfest, 4-9 p.m. Fri- ganhs or at the ticket booth, 11 day, Sept. 29, Kelley Park, a.m. to 1 p.m. school days and 6855 Fortino St., Apple Valley. one hour prior to each perforFree admission. Bands, food, mance. beer, wine, children’s activities. Sponsored by the Apple Valley Workshops/classes/other Babywearing Ballet Class, Chamber of Commerce. KIDSPO, 10 a.m. to 3 10-10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2, p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, Ea- Ballet Royale Minnesota, 16368 gan Community Center, 1501 Kenrick Ave., Lakeville. For inCentral Parkway, Eagan. Free. fants newborn to 18 months Information: www.kidspomn. and their caregivers. $5 dropin fee. Information: 952-898com. Oktoberfest, presented 3163. Creative dance classes, by the Rosemount Area Arts Council, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, ages toddler to seven, Ballet Sept. 30, Steeple Center, Rose- Royale Minnesota in Lakeville. mount. Tickets: $10. Informa- Information: balletroyalemn.org or 952-898-3163. tion: rosemountarts.com. Karma Yoga fundraiser Medieval Fair, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, Caponi Art for hurricane victims, held Park, 1220 Diffley Road, Eagan. by Goswami Yoga, 10:30 a.m. Cost: $5 per person. Informa- Saturday, Oct. 14, at Angry Inch Brewing, Lakeville. Bring a mat tion: caponiartpark.org. and water bottle. Cost: $15. Yoga wind down class is Exhibits Works by Juliet Parisi, the first Thursday of the month painter of organic surrealistic at Precision and Flow Pilates, images, and painter Carolina 13708 County Road 11, BurnsTana are on display through ville. Information: www.preci September in the Rosemount sionandflowpilates.com.

Harold Johnson, 75 Harold Johnson, age 75, of Lakeville, MN passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Harold Helmer Johnson was born to Helmer and Hazel (Fairbanks) Johnson on March 25, 1942, in White Earth, MN. He grew up in Mahnomen, MN and graduated from Mahnomen High School with the class of 1960. Following graduation Harold attended Moorhead State University for 1 year before moving to the Twin Cities. Harold worked for an Accounting ÂżUP LQ 0LQQHDSROLV ZKHUH KH PHW WKH ORYH RI KLV OLIH Karen Van Buren. On October 15, 1966, Harold and Karen were married at Calvary Lutheran Church in Willmar, 01 7KH\ ERXJKW WKHLU ÂżUVW KRPH LQ /DNHYLOOH ZKHUH WKH\ raised their three daughters. Harold worked in property management for many years and was Vice President at Eberhardt in Edina, MN. In retirement Harold enjoyed ÂżVKLQJ ZLWK KLV JUDQGVRQ WUDYHOLQJ DWWHQGLQJ KLV JUDQGkids sporting events, playing cards and doing yard work. Harold was a sports enthusiast! He was a big fan of the Vikings, the Twins, the Timberwolves and the Gophers football and basketball teams. Sunday afternoons were always a party with football games to watch and great food to eat! Harold had a quiet approachable, teddy bear like quality, that his grandkids were drawn to. They could sit on his lap for hours as babies, often just staring at him, smiling and cooing. His great ability to listen made him a best friend to his oldest grandson, Andrew, who he talked to every day. He was the favorite lap spot for the family dogs too. Harold is survived by his wife of 51 years, Karen; his daughters, Rochelle (Mark) Brown of Lakeville, Sheila (Aric) Nissen and Kamella (Lyle) Peterson both of Prior Lake; seven grandchildren, Andrew, Taylor, Samuel, Dillon, Zachary, Alexandra and Ella; brother Merle Johnson of Chicago, IL; sister, Helen (Arvin) Zilmer of Aurora, MN. Harold is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Richard and Robert Johnson. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 30 at 11am with visitation at 10am at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 13901 Fairview Drive, Burnsville, MN. A reception will follow the service in the community room.

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 education through drawing and painting. Classes for adults and teens. Information: Patricia Schwartz, www.Brushworks SchoolofArt.com, 651-2144732. Soy candle making classes held weekly in Eagan near 55 and Yankee Doodle. Call Jamie at 651-315-4849 for dates and times. $10 per person. Presented by Making Scents in Minnesota. Line dance lessons, 1:304 p.m. Mondays, Apple Valley American Legion, 14521 Granada Drive. Information: Marilyn at 651-463-7833. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn.gov, 952-985-4640. Rosemount History Book Club meets 6:30-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Robert Trail Library. Information: John Loch, 952-2558545 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/.

Fishing club to host Fish Fry on Oct. 19

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The Minnesota Valley In-Fisherman Club will hold its annual Fish Fry from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at the American Legion Post 1776, 14521 Granada Drive, Apple Valley. The cost of the dinner including fish, baked potato, salad and coffee is $10 per adult with a presale ticket or $12 at the door. Admission for children under 12 is $6. President Pat Albers said the club expects to serve over 300 fish dinners. The fishing club will serve dinner 5 to 8 p.m., and it is all you can eat. The club will serve beer batter deep fried fish or oven baked fillets. Albers says this is a very popular event every year and with 71 members preselling tickets. The fish fry is the club’s only fundraiser of the year and it is how the various youth fishing programs are sponsored during the year. In late June during the Apple Valley Freedom Days, the group sponsors a fishing derby for young people at the Lac Lavon fishing pier. They also partner with the Lakeville High School

Fishing Team and the “School of Fish� at the Eagan Community Center in July. They also support the cost of the guest speakers, the Fishing For Life program, a youth fishing event held in September on Lake Marion. In the fall, the club holds a fishing tournament on Lake Vermillion. Following the tournament winners are recognized. The group is a mixture of young and old. Anyone who wants to fish is welcome to join. Annual dues are $35 and that includes a monthly newsletter called the Weedline and to hear professional fishermen speak at club meetings. Meetings are at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776. Tickets for the Oct. 19 Fish Fry can be purchased at the door, from club members or by contacting Gary Gunderson at 651-271-7449 or ggunderson7982@charter.net. For additional information or tickets contact Albers at 612-718-4434 or p_albers@charter.net.

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Thisweekend Country living in the suburbs

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Families from the south metro explored farming life last weekend during Lone Oak Days at Holz Farm in Eagan. Activities included pony rides, corn grinding, blacksmith demonstrations, toy tractors, vintage equipment displays, barnyard animals, old fashion laundry displays and a hay ride. Musical performances included the Roe Family Singers, Eagan Men’s Chorus, Czech Area Concertina, Marv Hohman and Eagan Women of Note. The next event at Holz Farm is Old Fashioned Holiday from noon to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 3. The events are organized by Friends of the Holz Farm.

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16A Sept. 29, 2017 SUN THISWEEK - Apple Valley

Band sets sail on unorthodox musical journeys New record, tour for Marah in the Mainsail

by John Gessner SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Austin Durry’s compact car is stuffed with lumber he’s using to build sets for his band’s stage extravaganza. The band, Marah in the Mainsail, is a concept Durry has been germinating since he was 17 and living in Burnsville with his parents, Dave and Susan. The unorthodox, six-piece folk-rock unit is playing a record-release show for its second album, “Bone Crown,� on Oct. 7 at the Amsterdam Bar and Hall in St. Paul, and Durry and Co. want to make sure to blow you away. “We have so much planned for that,� said bassist and backing vocalist Austin Tang, also from Burnsville and one of three Austins in the band (along with singer-lyricist Durry and wildman percussionist Austin Wilder). “We’ve got a new stage set, new wardrobes, some special secret stuff.� The band, which Durry started with Wilder in 2010, embraces terms like “cinematic alt-folk� and “cineTIES, from 3A revenue through partnerships along with increased sales of new products and services. We remain committed to re-invention at TIES in order to save taxpayers’ money.� Eleven districts in the consortium have declared they intend to leave TIES at the end of the next school year, according to District 194 School Board Member Jim Skelly, also a member of the TIES Executive Committee. “Whether they’re going to do that or not is yet to be seen,� Skelly said. Skelly said current member districts are responsible for TIES’ liabilities. Under the TIES bylaws, withdrawing from the consortium has a price tag, which Skelly said has been set at $47 per pupil. For Lakeville Public Schools, the cost of pull-

matic cult rock� to describe a roiling, often foreboding sound with sonic moving parts you don’t necessarily see coming. The band has only one guitar but two drummers and — why not? — a trombone player. “Bone Crown,� which drops Oct. 3 on Minneapolis label Last Triumph Records, is a concept album like its 2015 predecessor, “Thaumatrope.� After messing initially with “generic indie rock� and moving on to “angry folk,� the band turned darker and heavier in pursuit of what Durry imagines as “sweeping movie music.� The “Bone Crown� song cycle is set in an animal forest kingdom where crowns of antlers project power and percussive sonic signifiers warn of smoke. “I kind of take the story approach because I’m bored of hearing about people’s relationships and their life problems,� said Durry, 25, who plays guitar and shares lead vocals with organist Mariah Mercedes, the counterpoint to Durry’s often guttural growl. “Would you see a movie with the plot of, like, a pop ing out of the consortium would be about $500,000. Citing concern about the costs, Baumann did not recommend the district withdraw from TIES. Skelly said there are options under consideration for TIES moving forward, including revamping it into a smaller organization. TIES was legislatively established in 1967 as a joint powers cooperative of school districts to provide technology and information services to school administrators, educators, and students. Skelly said TIES originally provided member districts two main technology products: student information system (items like grades and schedules) and financial services software used for human resources, business and payroll. Over the years, other competing products have eroded TIES’s customer

Austin Tang, left, and Austin Durry, both from Burnsville, are members of the band Marah in the Mainsail, which has a new album coming out Oct. 3. song? ... I want heroes and Topic at Burnsville Center. villains and action and vioTang, whose mother, lence, and to have it be in- Melissa Martin, still lives teresting.� in Burnsville, was a “nerdy Though they played in punk rock kid� who loved different bands at the time, skateboarding and today Durry, who was home- wishes he had joined the schooled, and Tang, who high school band instead graduated from Burnsville of rebelling against it. High School in 2008, met His scene was THE GAwhile working at the music RAGE, the all-age music and youth culture shop Hot venue in Burnsville that

used to be run by the city. When changes were afoot to replace it with a Boys and Girls Club, Tang was among the throng of teens who packed a City Council meeting in protest of the unrealized proposal. “For us, THE GARAGE was something that was sacred to us, and we wanted to keep what was there alive,� said Tang, 27. “A lot of the kids I knew had nothing else to do or to go to. Most of the music contacts I have today and the bands that got started, it’s because of THE GARAGE. That’s why I play music.� Marah and the Mainsails’ first show was at THE GARAGE. “We haven’t played there in a while but we’ll get back there someday,� Durry said wistfully. Now the two Burnsville kids, who bonded early over the band My Chemical Romance, live in Minneapolis, where Tang attended the Institute of Production and Recording and works at Leadpages, which provides marketing tools for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Durry? “I do this (the

band), and I work at Caribou Coffee.� The band — rounded out by drummer Dane Hoppe and trombonist John Baumgartner — has played the Twin Cities’ prominent rock clubs, toured nationally and performed at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas. After the Oct. 7 recordrelease show, Marah and the Mainsail will hit the road for 11 dates in the East and Southeast. “Bone Crown,� accompanied by a Durry-penned novelized version of the concept story (including an audio version narrated by Dan Smith of the band Listener), is the culmination of a vision. But it’s just a record, which Durry said goes only so far. “With the way the whole music industry is going, I feel like the value of live shows is so much more now,� he said. “That’s how you make money. You can’t make money selling albums.�

base, according to Skelly. “That’s created kind of a financial issue for TIES,� Skelly said. “It’s been kind of a downward financial spiral for TIES. It’s trying to figure out how to continue on.� He said TIES stopped providing software in 2015, and instead partners with other companies to provide the product, while TIES provides staff training and customer services. TIES partnered with Synergy to offer its student portal product, but not all districts signed up for it through TIES. Like some other districts, Lakeville uses a competing product, Infinite Campus, for its student portal. Skelly said the AnokaHennepin School District pays $6 per pupil for Synergy, and District 196 went with Synergy through TIES, but had to pay more

for school districts and that more expensive and ‘difficult to find’ staff and solutions should be available through a collaborative model like TIES,� Woak and Mussell said. “We are working now to ensure we select needed resources from a competitive marketplace for our school districts.� Baumann said District 194 has used TIES financial and human resources software for years, and described the long, complicated and phased process it is undergoing to switch its finance systems, move data and train staff. Baumann said if TIES folded, the district would enter into a contract directly with PowerSchool, the provider TIES has partnered with for finance software. Baumann said TIES would help the district if it left the consortium as the

district would enter into a contract directly with PowerSchool. “By that, I mean our costs would not be ratcheted up because TIES decided to fold their tent and end that consortium,� Baumann said. Skelly said TIES has hopes to have a plan for next year in place by its annual membership meeting in November. A 2014 audit of TIES operations from 2011-2014 reportedly found millions of dollars were spent on renovating its headquarters while not charging for use of its event center and it paid almost $48,000 for phone services it was not receiving. “All issues identified in the 2014 financial audit were addressed immediately by new leaders and staff at TIES,� Woak and Mussell said.

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than double, $12.75 per pupil, for the product because TIES has to pay $6 to Synergy and provide customer service to District 196. “The crux of the problem is, the organization has been able to patch its way along, but now there are districts that are threatening to leave,� Skelly said. “They’re going to leave and they’re not taking the products any more.� Skelly said product support could be obtained directly through the software company. “I’m of the opinion that I don’t think that a government agency should provide something that the business could provide directly to districts,� Skelly said. Skelly said it is an issue the state Legislature should consider. “TIES’ leadership believes that choice in the marketplace is important

Contact John Gessner at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com or 952-846-2031.

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