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Local diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease After 66 days in the hospital, Jill Akre wants to help those in need

by Kayla Culver SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

On Aug. 14, 2018, Lakeville resident Jill Akre was rushed to the emergency room after her husband found her on the floor of their basement.

That was the second time 48-year-old Akre fell out of the blue in her 50’s style rambler. Her husband, Eric, decided to take her to the hospital where she would spend the next 66 days.

“I had been feeling really crummy … because I was feeling run down but I didn’t think anything of it,” Akre said.

When Akre was admitted to Fairview Ridges in Burnsville, doctors discovered she had Legionnaires’ disease, a rare form of pneumonia spread through air mist. People over the age of 50 or those with weakened immune systems are most at risk.

Akre was transferred to Fairview Southdale after she was also diagnosed with sepsis, a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s response to infection is out of balance, which can cause damage to multiple organs.

Due to Akre’s falls, she also had bleeding in her brain. This caused the doctors to induce a coma.

“I was in a coma for about 21 days. They did dialysis while I was in the coma because my kidneys were failing,” Akre said.

Akre said she has no mem-

after that.

It was her husband, who kept a detailed journal of her journey, who filled Akre in on what had happened to her.

“Seconds seemed like hours standing there and I barked a bit at the admitting person.

We wheeled you into (the) emergency room and a team of people surrounded you to assess what had happened to you,” Eric wrote in the journal entries.

Akre and her husband have been married since 2001 and when Akre was in the coma, Eric visited her every day and played her music. Akre’s parents and her stepchildren, Jane and Dallas, also visited her on a regular basis.

Listening to music, going to concerts and even spending nine hours at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame have been activities Akre and Eric have enjoyed throughout their relationship. When the docPhoto submitted tors told Akre’s family it Jill Akre went to Matt’s Bar to celebrate being discharged from would be good for them Fairview Southdale Hospital after spending 66 days in the hospital to talk to her while in the coma, Eric knew with Legionnaires’ disease. playing music would ory of being in a coma or the husband was contacted by bring her joy. events leading up to it. How- the State of Minnesota while “Eric played Marvin Gaye, ever, she believes the pneumo- she was in the hospital asking Al Green and the Allman nia was caused by her weak- where she works and com- Brothers. I like soul and Moened immune system and not mon places she visits. Akre town. I got that from Mom,” something airborne. Akre’s said they never followed up See Akre, 3A

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Nov. 23, 2018 SUN THISWEEK LAKEVILLE

Student Focused, Community Connected.

Vol. I, Issue 8 | November 23, 2018

A Thanksgiving Message from the Superintendent Lakeville Area Family,

Meetings and Events Nov. 27 Truth in Taxation Hearing Regular School Board Meeting Lakeville City Hall, 7 p.m.

Nov. 30, Dec. 1 Lakeville South Theatre presents It’s A Wonderful Life Lakeville South High School 7:30 p.m., Tickets at door $10 adults, $7 students

Announcements District survey to gather data on satisfaction and needs In order to gather data on the community’s satisfaction with Lakeville Area Schools and to assess important needs, residents of the district may be contacted

by The Springsted Group, a Twin Cities-based survey consultant, starting mid-November.

Thankful. That is how I feel every day to serve as your Superintendent. If you were with me at the Lakeville North vs. Lakeville South State Semifinal Football game on Friday at U.S. Bank Stadium, you felt firsthand the enthusiasm, commitment, respect and friendship that makes Lakeville Area Schools such a place of pride. As our two teams challenged their neighbors on field for the special opportunity to represent our community at the State championship, and as our two marching bands performed together as one, I cheered on with gratitude for I am so lucky to work alongside you.

As we enjoy Thanksgiving break with our families and friends this Thursday, on behalf of the entire Lakeville Area Schools Administration and Board of Education, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for all you do to make our community such a place of pride.

and the many support staff who strive to ensure success for each and every Lakeville Area student, thank you for inspiring a passion for learning in our students.

To our parents, PTOs, community groups, residents and business partners who continue to support our students through the investment of time, treasure and talent, thank you for supporting our students inside the classroom and beyond.

You make a difference in the lives of our students each day and your hard work and dedication to our mission, no matter your role, is recognized and appreciated.

Lakeville Area Schools has and always will be a partnership with families and community.

Thank you all for your support in preparing our students for their bright futures ahead. I hope you enjoy a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving holiday.

To our students who come to school each day ready to learn and grow, thank you for inspiring Sincerely, us to do our best work for you. For you are our future leaders.

To our teachers, principals, nurses, bus drivers, food service staff, custodians, grounds workers

Michael A. Baumann Superintendent

Four-hundred randomly selected residents representative of the Lakeville Area will be contacted by phone to answer 42 survey questions. Residents who receive a call are encouraged to participate and can expect the survey to take about 15 minutes.

Accepting Vendor Applications for the Activities and Sports Festival

Survey results are scheduled to be presented at the Dec. 11 Regular School Board meeting and will be used by the Board of Education and administration to guide future decisions.

The Activities and Sports Festival is an interactive family event provided by Lakeville Area Schools, in partnership with local community organizations. The event gives families the opportunity to learn about activities and sports that are available locally for their children. The event features hands-on, interactive games for all ages, live music and performances, sports demonstrations, food vendors, open swim and more.

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The event will be held on Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kenwood Trail Middle School.

Your organization is invited to apply to be a part of the event.

In 2018, 1,400 people attended the event. This is a great opportunity to connect with Lakeville Area families to promote your organization’s offerings in a fun and engaging experience. Attract new participants, recruit volunteers, share your story, generate community support and showcase your offerings.

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Lakeville’s 2019 street reconstruction moves forward Residents show

replaced. Storm sewer enhancements and storm-water basin maintenance concern for are also included. Corrosion protection is also proposed in the project. project The total cost for the project within

by Kayla Culver the city of Lakeville is $8,956,306. AnSUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE ticipated funding sources, according to the resolution, include $7,621,810 The Lakeville City from bond proceeds, $71,808 from Council held a public the environmental resources fund, hearing Monday, Nov. $225,663 from the sanitary sewer op19, for the 2019 street reerating fund, $192,896 from the storm construction improvement sewer trunk fund and $844,129 from project. the water operating fund.

According to the feaLakeville residents voiced their opinsibility report performed ions and concerns for the project

by WSB & Associates Inc. during the public hearing. Residents’ and approved on Oct. 15 concerns included whether there was a by the City Council, the need for the improvements, receiving project covers 9.50 miles mail during the construction time, acof road in Lakeville with cess to property and assessments.

3.2 miles of streets located According to Heil, a temporary locawithin the city of Burnstion for mailboxes will be made availville. able during construction, property The city of Lakeville owners and residents will always have entered into a joint powers access to their property during the agreement with the city of Burnsville to reconstruct Map of the 2019 street reconstruction project in Lakeville. Construction is expected to begin next spring project and there will be an assessment hearing in April for those who its 3.2 miles of streets. Ac- and continue through November 2019. with further questions. cording to the report, the to the 2020 street reconstruction project. The street will receive surface patching The final design will be completed by streets in Burnsville are included because “The reason for pushing improve- and preventative maintenance while city Feb. 12, 2019. Bids for the project are exthey are directly adjacent to the city of ments until 2020 had to deal with the staff re-evaluate its needs. pected to begin on March 8, 2019. ConLakeville’s 2018 street reconstruction proximity of one particular street to OrBased on the needs of the streets, project on the south side of Crystal Lake. chard Lake. That’s 175th Street on the construction may include pavement rec- struction could begin as early as April “The purpose of the joint powers south side of the lake. (We need) some lamation, complete resurfacing, and depending on the weather and continue agreement is to protect and preserve the additional time to develop the least im- spot curb and gutter replacement along until November 2019. newly constructed streets within both cit- pactful options for street reconstruction those streets that have existing curb and ies and to achieve cost savings through to that lake while still providing a safe gutter. Only structurally deficient streets Kayla Culver can be reached at kayla.culver@ combining the work,” the report states. roadway post construction,” said Moni- or areas that are holding water will be ecm-inc.com.

The construction sites are based on ca Heil, senior project manager at WSB pavement ratings, current roadway con- & Associates Inc. ditions and utility needs in the area. ProjThe south side of Klamath Trail near ect streets consist of a number of streets Kingswood Court and Kingswood Drive east and west of Interstate 35. have also been removed from the project The streets surrounding Orchard Lake based on city staff recommendations afhave been moved from the 2019 project ter speaking with area property owners.

AKRE, from 1A she said.

While hooked up to three medical trees, with 15 bags of medicine, Akre said she doesn’t remember hearing anything while in the coma, but still believes having her family there speaking to her did help.

“It’s amazing what the body can go through,” Akre said.

After Akre was awoken from her coma, she was transferred to Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul to address her brain injuries resulting from her falls.

“Fairview Southdale got me physically ready.

They cleared my body of the Legionnaires’ and the sepsis … but then there was the brain injury. Thankfully there was no long lasting effects to that,” Akre said.

When Akre was cleared from Bethesda, she moved to Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute for speech, occupational and physical therapy. Akre’s routine as an in-patient there consisted of three and half hours of physical therapy a day. She is currently an out-patient

lar routine is what Akre is most looking forward to.

Becoming very ill and being able to recover from a life-threatening illness has changed the way Akre is moving forward.

She doesn’t know where her caPhoto submitted reer will go or Eric and Jill Akre at the hospital where how she will Jill was being treated for Legionnaires’ help people, disease. but her goal is to help. “ I ’ v e but has four weeks left of physical therapy as well as changed my attitude and I workout at home to com- really want to help. When something this major happlete.

“When you’re laying in pens it changes your life. bed for 66 days, all your If anyone wants to talk muscles go. Even moving about a brain injury or my back to get my feet on help getting their pet to my bed was impossible,” visit them (in the hospital), I want to help. I feel she said.

Over the past few like there is something for months, Akre’s immune me long-term to help,” she system has strengthened said.

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Nov. 23, 2018 SUN THISWEEK LAKEVILLE

Opinion Typical midterm vote hides growing division in Minnesota A closer look at this month’s election results suggests that Minnesota is much in need of healing.

In one respect, Minnesota voters reverted to form in the last election – or at least their history from the onset of the Great Depression until 9/11. In those midterm elections, the president’s party almost always lost, and such was the case in 2018.

From 1930 to 1998, the gubernatorial candidate of the president’s party lost 16 of 18 midterm elections. During that same time frame, the president’s party also lost 10 of 13 midterm U.S. Senate elections. And since 1954, the president’s party has suffered a median loss of 15 seats in the Minnesota House of Representatives.

That changed in 2002, following 9/11 the previous year and the death of Sen. Paul Wellstone in a plane crash 12 days before the election. Both Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty and DFL Gov. Mark Dayton bucked the trend, winning four consecutive elections while their parties controlled the White House. In two of three midterm U.S. Senate elections since then, Republican Norm Coleman and DFLer Al Franken also won while the White House was occupied by their party.

That changed this year, and it wasn’t close. With Republican Donald Trump as president, the DFL swept every statewide election on the ballot. It regained control of the Minnesota House of Representatives, gaining 18 seats. Barring recounts, 15 Republican incumbent state

ECM Editorial legislators lost their seats, 13 of them in the Twin Cities suburbs. Not a single DFL legislative incumbent lost, nor did the party lose any of the 15 open seats it previously held.

Except for Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s reelection over Republican Jim Newberger, it wasn’t a landslide, but all the other DFL statewide candidates won handily.

However, underneath what appears to be a return to a typical midterm election lie some disturbing trends that those just elected need to address. Like much of the nation, Minnesota is profoundly split and becoming more so. Minnesota has become as 19th-century British statesman Benjamin Disraeli once described his country: “Two nations between whom there is no intercourse and no sympathy; who are ignorant of each other’s habits, thoughts, and feelings, as if they were dwellers in different zones, or inhabitants of different planets.”

Think that is too strong? Klobuchar was the only DFL statewide candidate to carry all eight congressional districts.

Governor-elect Tim Walz carried five; Sen. Tina Smith, Secretary of State Steve Simon and State Auditor-elect Julie Blaha four; and Attorney General-elect Keith Ellison only three.

The difference was in Hennepin and Ramsey counties, and in particular in the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Without the vote margins from Hennepin and

Ramsey, Klobuchar would have been the only statewide DFL candidate to win.

In the 4th Congressional District, which is mostly Ramsey County, all statewide DFL candidates received at least 60 percent of the vote. In the 5th Congressional District, which is mostly the city of Minneapolis, they all received over 70 percent of the vote. In the 16 legislative districts numbered from 59A up to 67B and which are located mostly in Minneapolis or St. Paul, every DFL legislative candidate received at least 70 percent of the vote and all but two were over 80 percent.

In Greater Minnesota, meanwhile, the Republicans have become the dominant party except in college towns. It is no fluke that two of the few congressional districts that the Republicans picked up nationwide were in Greater Minnesota, nor is it surprising that the DFL gained two Twin Cities suburban districts in return. Although the 5th District remained with the DFL, Ilhan Omar replaced Keith Ellison. The last time Minnesota sent five freshmen to the U.S. House was in 1924.

An example of the Republican strength outstate came in state Senate District 13 to replace Lt. Gov. Michelle Fischbach. The district, which is mostly eastern Stearns County outside of St. Cloud, was won by state Rep. Jeff Howe of Rockville over Stearns County Commissioner Joe Perske of Sartell. Between his own campaign and independent expenditures by political action committees, Perske had a spending advantage of more than $300,000. Howe still garnered

57 percent of the vote. His victory gives the Republicans a one-vote majority in the Senate, the only obstacle preventing a complete DFL takeover of state government Of the 134 Minnesota House districts, 83 were won by a landslide, defined as the winner receiving at least 60 percent of the vote; 48 were DFLers and 35 were Republicans. The battle for control of the House was fought in the suburbs.

Twelve of the 15 DFLers who beat Republican incumbents received less than 54 percent of the vote; five won with less than 51 percent.

The difference appeared to be that the DFL has been fired up ever since Donald Trump surprisingly won the presidency.

Rather than sulking, DFLers got back to the basics, finding committed candidates, raising more money and identifying supporters and getting them to the polls.

As this division between rural and urban areas continues, it’s likely that the party that will win is the one that makes the greatest effort to bridge the gap. Playing only to one’s base will be insufficient.

Governor-elect Tim Walz’s campaign theme was “One Minnesota.” Now it will be up to not only Walz, but to every elected Democrat and Republican, to make it so.

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Letters Reading Corps transforms lives

remainder of the school year. As a Reading Corps tutor at Lakeview ElemenTo the editor: tary, I’ve been amazed by While students are gear- the significant strides so ing up for winter break, many students are making I’m looking ahead to the in reading. I’ve seen chil-

dren transform from shy, struggling students into confident learners. But many more need support.

In fact, one-in-three Minnesota third-graders is not reading at grade level.

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I’m one of more than a thousand Minnesota Reading Corps tutors serving in schools and early learning centers as part of this AmeriCorps service program. I began serving at Lakeview Elementary School three years ago because I was in search of a job opportunity that I could be passionate about. There’s nothing like watching a child’s eyes light up when they see their own progress.

Students who struggled before Reading Corps are now some of the top readers in their class, with the confidence to raise their hand and engage in discussions. Reading Corps works. It changes tutors’ lives too – I’m now planning to go back to school

and pursue a degree in elementary education.

Reading Corps tutors use data-driven one-onone and small group instruction to get students on track to read proficiently by third grade. Tutors work with students daily in more than 700 elementary schools and preschools across the state, including in Lakeville. As a result of this individualized attention and encouragement, most students read at their grade level within one year.

Tutors receive extensive training and support from on-site staff. We earn a living allowance, as well as a financial award for education or student loans, plus health care and child care assistance benefits, and

opportunities to network and grow professionally.

I encourage anyone who is interested in tutoring to visit the Minnesota Reading Corps website to find out more about the benefits for tutors and the difference Reading Corps makes. The site has inspiring testimonies from tutors, teachers and parents.

I challenge people to discover if Reading Corps is right for them.

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Opinion Helping young people understand ‘in-demand’ jobs

by Joe Nathan SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

One of the most important things adults — families and educators — can do is help young people match their skills, talents and interests with good jobs.

Of course, we want schools to do much more than help students develop skills and knowledge for employment. But this is one of the most important things that schools can do. And this shouldn’t just be the responsibility of educators.

Here are seven things to consider.

1. We’re moving toward Thanksgiving and the late December (Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa) break. This is a good time for families to talk with and encourage students, even as young as middle school, to think about possibilities.

2. Minnesota state law requires every student, beginning in the ninth grade, to develop a post-high-school plan. The law also requires families to be involved.

Here’s what the law requires: “School districts, beginning in the 2013-2014 school year, must assist all students by no later than grade 9 to explore their educational, college, and career interests, aptitudes, and aspirations and develop a plan for a smooth and successful transition to postsecondary education or employment.”

Staff Columnist Joe Nathan Here’s what the law says about family involvement. The plans “must … be reviewed and revised at least annually by the student, the student’s parent or guardian, and the school or district to ensure that the student’s course-taking schedule keeps the student making adequate progress to meet state and local academic standards and high school graduation requirements and with a reasonable chance to succeed with employment or postsecondary education without the need to first complete remedial course work.” (Here’s a link to the law: https://bit.ly/2K6ENks.) Many families with high school students tell me they have not heard about this law. Whether your school has or hasn’t invited you to help, this is a good time to discuss student plans.

3. The state of Minnesota has great resources to help young people understand future job possibilities. The Min-

nesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, for example, has a short, very readable blog about high-wage, high-demand jobs (https:// bit.ly/2ziQpwX). It says that in the metro area, “Professional, scientific and technical services” is one of the largest industries in the Twin Cities, accounting for nearly 125,000 jobs and 10,472 businesses. This department also has a tool showing “occupations in demand” for every region in the state (https://mn.gov/deed/ data/data-tools/oid/).

Some of these jobs require a four-year degree. Others are available to those who have a postsecondary certificate or twoyear degree.

4. Minnesota Department of Education has posted materials that can help young people match their interests and possible jobs/careers. You can find them here: https://education.mn.gov/MDE/ dse/ccs/.

5. Some high schools are developing internship opportunities. These are not necessarily jobs in, for example, fast food restaurants. They are opportunities to explore careers and earn academic credit.

Students should check to see if this option is available.

6. Minnesota allows high school students to earn free college credits in ap-

plied, technical and academic areas. Students can start doing this in many high schools in ninth grade, and on college campuses or online in the 10th grade.

With the right encouragement, nearly every student will take at least one of these courses before graduating from high school. More information: http://readysetgo.state.mn.us/RSG/index.html.

7. Finally, this is a great time for young people to call people who have jobs that may interest them and ask for an interview. Most organizations, whether for profit or nonprofit, slow down in late December. While some people go on vacation, others remain. And many business and government leaders have told me they would welcome the chance to talk with students about job prospects.

Holidays are a great time to relax and enjoy family. They also can be an excellent time to help young people think about their futures.

Joe Nathan, formerly a Minnesota public school teacher, administrator and PTA president, is director of the Center for School Change. Reactions are welcome at joe@centerforschoolchange.org. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

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Nov. 23, 2018 SUN THISWEEK LAKEVILLE

News Briefs Santa’s Secret Store set Dec. 1 Santa’s Secret Store will take place 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Lakeville Heritage Center, 20110 Holyoke Ave. The store is specially designed for children to purchase gifts for family

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Gifts priced from $1 to $15 will be available. Children and parents work together to make a shopping list including who to buy for and how much to spend on each person.

While parents wait in the coffee shop, volunteers assist the children

with their gifts. Gifts are wrapped and brought home to remain a secret until the holidays. All ages are welcome.

“Kids make memories because they get to shop without their parent looking over their shoulder.

Their decisions are uninfluenced by Mom and

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Dad and that makes it a truly unique shopping experience for them,” said Kacie Robinson, Lakeville Parks and Recreation coordinator.

Santa’s Secret Store has become a tradition for many Lakeville families and has taken place for over two decades in

Lakeville. Originally the event was held in the schools, and more recently it has moved to the Heritage Center where it coincides with a bake sale and Cookies for Santa, a program where families make holiday crafts and decorate cookies.

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Fantastic Sams holiday fundraiser

Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce events: • Wednesday, Nov. 28, 10:30 a.m., ribbon cutting, Hawaii Poke Bowl, 7594 150th St. W., Apple Valley. Free. No RSVP required.

• Thursday, Nov. 29, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Next Leaders Luncheon, GrandStay Hotel, 7093 153rd St. W., Apple Valley. Topic: Increasing Your Emotional Intelligence. Speaker: Erica Johnson, Klassen Performance Group Inc. Cost: $15. Registration required.

Information: Fabiana at fabiana@applevalleychamber. com.

• Tuesday, Dec. 4, 7:30-9 a.m., Coffee Connection, IMAX Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo, 12000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley.

Free. Information: Fabiana at fabiana@applevalleychamber. com.

• Thursday, Dec. 6, 4:306:30 p.m., Business After Hours, Bogart’s Entertainment Center, 14917 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley. Free. Information: Fabiana at fabiana@applevalleychamber.com.

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

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

Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce events: • Tuesday, Nov. 27, 8-9 a.m., Coffee Break, Twin Cities Orthopedics, 2700 Vikings Parkway, Eagan. Open to all members. Free. Registration required. Information: Nicole McCarthy at nmccarthy@ dcrchamber.com.

• Tuesday, Nov. 27, 3-4 p.m., ribbon cutting (3:30 p.m.), Mendakota Chiropractic, 776 N. Plaza Drive, Mendota Heights. Free. Registration required. Information: Nicole McCarthy at nmccarthy@dcrchamber.com.

• Wednesday, Nov. 28, 9-10 a.m., Meet the Chamber, Spire Credit Union, 1251 Town Centre Drive, Eagan. For new

and prospective members.

Free. RSVP required. Information: Nicole McCarthy at 651-288-9200 or nmccarthy@ dcrchamber.com.

• Thursday, Dec. 6, 8-9 a.m., Joint Coffee Break, Town Square Television, 5845 Blaine Ave., Inver Grove Heights.

Open to all members. Free.

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

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

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

Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce events: • Monday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m., ground breaking, BeeHive Homes, 20100 Iberia Ave., Lakeville. Registration required. Information: Shanen Corlett at 952-469-2020 or shanen@lakevillechamber.org.

• Thursday, Nov. 29, 2-6 p.m., ground breaking and open house, Spero Senior Living, 19351 Indiana Ave., Lakeville. Open house in Suite 130 directly following ground breaking. Registration required. Information: Shanen Corlett at 952-469-2020 or shanen@lakevillechamber.org.

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

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

Business networking group events: • Leads to Referrals Chapter of BNI meets 7:30 a.m.

Tuesdays at Vivo Kitchen, 15435 Founders Lane, Apple Valley. Information: Helen Peterson, 952-412-0265.

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

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

Fantastic Sams Cut & Color of Apple Valley, Farmington, and Lakeville are once again partnering with Neighbors Inc. Holiday Gift Program to provide Christmas gifts for children of families in the community who are in need.

Fantastic Sams guests who give a $2 or $5 donation will receive a gift card for an equal amount in services. Each guest who donates will also be entered into a raffle for “Haircuts for a Year.”

The campaign runs through Dec. 5 with a goal of raising $4,000 and to adopt eight or more families.

This is the second year the salon has participated in the partnership with Neighbors Inc. Fantastic Sams salons are located at 15594 Pilot Knob Road, Apple Valley; 18350 Pilot Knob Road, Farmington; and 18445 Orchard Trail, Lakeville.

Applebee’s launches catering service Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar is introducing Applebee’s Catering. Catering portions are served in party-ready packaging and serve par-

ties of six or more at prices starting less than $10 per person.

Price and participation may vary by location.

Applebee’s Catering is not available in all restaurant locations. More information is at http://bit. ly/2R0GqTO.

Business Excellence winners announced The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business Excellence Awards Friday, Nov. 9.

The annual event recognizes local businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals for their outstanding work and community impact.

This year’s winners are: • Business Excellence: Minnesota Vikings, Large Business Award; Think Mutual Bank – Eagan, Small Business Award.

• Community Impact Award: The Open Door.

• Above and Beyond Award (community leadership): Peggy Johnson – Dakota Electric Association.

• Legacy Award: Scott Swenson – Home Federal Savings Bank.

“So many businesses and individuals do such great things for this community without seeking attention for themselves,”

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Chamber adds four board members The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce has appointed four new members to its board of directors.

Joining the board in 2019 are Janet Benton, director of business development for Twin Cities Orthopedics; Rosemount attorney Jeffrey Ellis; Katie Misukanis, government relations director for Rasmussen College; and John Padalino, area manager for Minnesota Energy Resources.

Open house at The Bonus Room The Bonus Room, an event rental space in downtown Lakeville, is hosting an open house 4-6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26. The space is for business meetings, networking

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Real estate investment class in Lakeville The Property Geeks, 20908 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, offers Introduction to Real Estate Investment, a free class providing an overview of the options investors have when buying into the real estate market, 6-8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 27, at The Bonus Room, 20908 Holyoke Ave. The class focuses on long-term rentals, rehabs and vacation rentals.

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Nov. 23, 2018 SUN THISWEEK LAKEVILLE

Business Buzz Chamber hands out Business Excellence Awards Annual event recognizes businesses, professionals, volunteers The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce had its annual Business Excellence Awards on Friday, Nov. 9, at the Radisson Blu at the Mall of America. The annual event recognized local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals for their outstanding work and impact they have on the community in the past year.

“So many businesses and individuals do such great things for this community without seeking attention for themselves,” said Maureen Scallen Failor, chamber president. “The awards are our chance to highlight them and to show our gratitude to them for helping make Dakota County a great place to work and live. It is inspiring to learn more about each winner and

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The Open Door was the winner of the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Community Impact Award. they collectively show the this community in a very strength and character of unique and personal way.”

Scallen Failor said it is rare that these individuals, companies, and organizations get the recognition that they truly deserve.

The celebration is a way to raise awareness of these accomplishments, help the community learn more about the impact individuals are having, and celebrate the success of key local for-profit and nonprofits, according to the chamber.

Two of the five categories recognize an individual who has continuously made an impact on their community over the years. This year, those individuals are Peggy Johnson, who was recognized for her exemplary service in the community with the Above and Beyond Award, and Scott Swenson who was recognized for his leadership, mentor-

ship, and business acumen with the Legacy award.

“With so much happening here in Dakota County, this event gives us all a chance to learn more about the special people and organizations who are setting an example for others to follow,” said Emily Bohmbach, senior manager of partnership activation for the Minnesota Vikings and chairperson for the 2018 event committee. “From the entrepreneurs who turn ideas into thriving businesses to the nonprofits finding a way to positively impact other people’s lives, the awards and the event is inspiring.”

Local businesses and business professionals were recognized in five different categories. Below are the businesses or individuals who won in each category:

Business Excellence – Large Business Award, Minnesota Vikings; Small Business Award, Think Mutual Bank – Eagan; Community Impact Award, The Open Door Above and Beyond Award (Community Leadership) – Peggy Johnson, Dakota Electric Association Legacy Award – Scott Swenson, Home Federal Savings Bank The chamber serves the cities of Eagan, Rosemount, Farmington, Lilydale, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Sunfish Lake, and West St. Paul, along with Castle Rock, Empire Eureka, and Hampton Townships.

More about the chamber is at dcrchamber.com.

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“It’s just representative of our school that we tend to do a lot of things internally that brings us closer together as a school community; but then this year, branched out a little bit to our neighbors to help them feel more included,” said Principal Tami Staloch-Schultz.

First grade teacher Kirsten Kissell said during the week of Nov. 5, bags were dropped off at homes in the surrounding neighborhood to collect donations. From Nov. 1216, the school then had a spirit week where students brought donated items to school.

Kissell said each year, the Student Council chooses five themed days.

This year’s themed days were sports day, lumberjack day, decade day, dress your best day and superhero day. For superhero day on Nov. 16, students each got a white cape that they decorated on their own.

There was some friendly competition between classrooms to bring in the most donations, StalochSchultz said. Kissell said first place gets an ice cream party, second place gets a popcorn party and third place gets a superhero prize.

The donations will help

families in the community, Kissell said. During the week, the students talk about what it feels like to help other people.

“It was fun to see all the kids bringing (things) in and helping the community and feeling good about it,” she said.

Staloch-Schultz said the school planned to do community outreach before the Thanksgiving holiday break to hand some of the items out.

Other things are kept for the school’s food shelf to help families during other times of the year.

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Westview highlights giving during ‘Gobble, Gobble, Give’ Community members and Westview Elementary students donated over 2,700 paper products, mittens, food and toiletry items during the school’s annual “Gobble, Gobble, Give.”

The effort is organized by members of the school’s Student Council, which is comprised of third, fourth and fifth grade students. This year’s total was about 400 more than the previous year.

Some cash was also donated, which is used to help purchase other items or gift cards to grocery stores.

Faithful Shepherd Catholic School holds open house Faithful Shepherd Catholic School will hold an all-school open house for prospective students 8:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5. Faithful Shepherd is a private, fully-accredited prekindergarten- to eighth-grade school located at 3355 Columbia Drive in Eagan.

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Religion Journey to Bethlehem at Advent UMC

by the Harbinger Quartet.

Luncheon cost is $20.

Reservations/cancellations by Dec. 7 to Jan Advent United Meth- at 651-434-5795 or tjodist Church in Eagan morse2@comcast.net. will host Journey to Beth- Sponsored by Stonecroft. lehem, a family event, 3-4:40 p.m. Saturday, Dec. Christmas with 1.

Participants will ex- Cantus in Apple plore and discover the real Valley meaning of Christmas.

Vocal ensemble Cantus They will wander through brings its Christmas with the bustling Bethlehem Cantus concert to Shepmarketplace and discover herd of the Valley Luwhat life was like when theran Church 7:30 p.m.

Jesus was born, and cre- Saturday, Dec. 15. ate and take home souveThe ensemble presents nirs from their trip. a modern take on the FesThe event is free and open tival of Nine Lessons and to the public. The church Carols, reimagined for tois at 3945 Lexington Ave. day’s world.

S., Eagan.

Highlights include Brian Schmidt’s “O Magnum Mysterium,” John Rutter’s Women’s “Gabriel’s Message,” Joni Christmas Mitchell’s “River,” and Franz Biebel’s “Ave Maluncheon The Minnesota Val- ria.”

Tickets are $10-$32 at ley Christian Women’s Connection will hold its www.cantussings.org or Christmas luncheon 11:30 by phone at 612-435-0055. a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at Valleywood Holiday cultural Golf Course, 4851 McAndrews Road, Apple Valley. fest at Milan Speaker Tina Young Mandir will share “Joyful Living The Hindu Milan Surrounded by Grief.” Mandir annual Holiday Young chose “life” by sur- Cultural Fest will take rendering to the love of place 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Jesus Christ. She found Dec. 1. Milan Mandir is at strength to go on living 501 Walnut St., Farminga life of joy while dealing ton. with grief.

The event will include Music will be provided classical Bollywood,

Khatak, Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi dances and songs. A highlight will be a presentation of “Alokaye Leela Krishnam” Kuchipudi dance drama.

Also included will be raffle drawings, gourmet Indian foods, finger foods and snacks, along with toddler and children’s play rooms.

A $10 donation is requested for entry. Donations also accepted for a veggie dinner.

For more information, call 651-500-0208 or 952201-9298.

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

Monday, Nov. 26 – Yoga, 8:15 a.m.; Health Insurance Counseling, 9 a.m.; Knitting Class, 9:30 a.m.; Wii Bowling, 10 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; Legal Advice, 11 a.m.; SS Strength & Balance, 11 a.m.; SS Cardio & Strength, noon; Texas Hold ’em and Mahjong, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 27 – Dominoes and Poker, 9 a.m.; Craft Group, 9:30 a.m.; Creative Writing, 10 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; Party Bridge, noon; Driver Safety Class (four-hour), 5-9 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 28 – Yoga, 8:15 a.m.; Line

Dancing, 9 a.m. to noon; Poker and Hearts, 9 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; SS Strength & Balance, 11 a.m.; Pinochle, noon; Deck the Halls, 1-3 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 29 – Classic Voices Chorus, 9 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; Red Hat Chorus, 10:30 a.m.; SS Strength & Balance, 11 a.m.; SS Cardio & Strength, noon; Euchre, Hand & Foot, noon; Beg. Tai Chi, 1:15 p.m.; Red Hat Chorus at Trinity Care Center, 1:30 p.m.; Adv. Tai Chi, 1:45 p.m.; Zumba Gold, 3:30 p.m.; Beginner Line Dance, 5:30 p.m. Deadline: Dec. 4 Lakeville Luncheon.

Friday, Nov. 30 – Yoga, 8:15 a.m.; Poker, 9 a.m.; 500 Cards, 11 a.m.; Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Social Painting, 1 p.m.

Bring bake sale items before 2 p.m.

Holiday Market at Peace Peace Church in Eagan will hold its Holiday Market 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1.

The event features a

cookie walk where customers pick the homemade holiday cookies they want (including glutenfree) and pay for them by the pound.

For sale also will be homemade arts and crafts along with international food, such as Lao egg rolls, Norwegian lefse, and Dutch almond pastry.

Special guest will be Brisket, the therapy dog, selling her children’s book, “Brisket Cares,” with the

help of her owner, Sheila Hittner.

A portion of all sales will go to mission work including The Exchange in Rochester, Minnesota, Mission E-4 in Haiti and Peace Church Lao ministries.

The church is at 2180 Glory Drive, Eagan. For more information, contact Gayle Ellingson at 651454-7127.

Book group to explore one Jewish perspective on Palestine/Israel The conflict in Palestine/Israel remains one of the world’s longestrunning crises. Anyone interested in learning more about this situation is invited to join a book study group, sponsored by Northfielders for Justice in Palestine/Israel.

“A Wall in Jerusalem: Hope, Healing and the Struggle for Justice in Israel and Palestine,” by Mark Braverman, is the first book for the study.

The meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2019, in the Fireside Room at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 500 Third St. W., Northfield. Chapters 1-7 will

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be discussed at this session. The group will meet the first Tuesday of every other month.

For more information, contact Darlene Hand at 507-645-5078.

Velvet Tones to perform at MOA The Velvet Tones senior chorus will perform 2 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 29, at the rotunda at Mall of America in Bloomington.

Under the direction of Rich Clausen, the group is made up of seniors who enjoy singing and entertaining. It is supported by the Metropolitan Arts Council, District 196 Community Education, Apple Valley Parks and Recreation, American Legion Post 1776 and Dakota Electric Association.

New members are always welcome; no tryouts are needed. The group practices 10-11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays at the Apple Valley Senior Center. Visit https://www.velvettones. org/.

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Nov. 23, 2018 SUN THISWEEK LAKEVILLE

Becoming intentionally present 360 Communities CEO speaks about his road to nonprofit work

by Kayla Culver SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Being present, paying attention and perseverance are what President and CEO of 360 Communities Jeff Mortensen said got him to the spot where he is today.

Mortensen visited the Lakeville Women in Business Luncheon on Nov. 13 to discuss how he went from spending 12 years with Cargill as a chemical engineer to the leader of a nonprofit that impacts over 17,000 individuals annually.

360 Communities is a nonprofit organization located in Burnsville, which provides a network of food shelves, two domes-

Jeff Mortensen tic violence shelters, two resource centers and three programs that support grade-school students in Dakota County.

The organization provides partnerships with churches, police depart-

ments, schools, businesses and professional groups to serve those in need of their resources.

Making little changes in Mortensen’s day-today life is what led him to switch career directions.

While working as a chemical engineer, he started a community giving program through Cargill.

Years later, he woke up with the feeling he should be working for a nonprofit after concentrating for a week on whether working as a chemical engineer was the right path for him to continue on.

Mortensen began intentionally paying more attention to the interactions around him and the conversations he was hav-

ing.

“I see doorways that get cracked open during conversations. You can choose to step through those or you can choose to ignore them,” he said.

A employee of Cargill came to Mortensen for an advance on his paycheck in order to buy groceries.

Mortensen’s first reaction was that he thought he knew the money would be going to the employee’s brother, who is an alcoholic.

“There was a piece of me going through my head saying I know what the system is going to tell me and I’m looking through this lens thinking I know what you’re doing with this money,” he said.

“There was this awakening in me of a different value system, going what would you do if you weren’t stuck in this. What’s the humane thing to do for this individual who is asking for help to get some groceries?”

Opening those doors, while paying attention to what his head and heart were saying is another step that led him toward reaching out to 360 Communities.

Mortensen has spent the past 12 years working for the nonprofit and says it is not only there to provide the services to help people in their time of need but to listen and build relationships with them.

“The sweet sauce, the thing that makes it work, is support but we care about the person. We want to have a relationship. We want to build trust. We believe what you’re saying.

We’re listening, he said.

He encouraged the attendees at the luncheon, who also donated enough food to feed 35 families over the Thanksgiving holiday, to become fully present in conversations and to step through those cracks in their business and personal interactions.

For more information about 360 communities visit www.360communities. org.

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

Transport America honors veteran Driver’s truck freshly wrapped honoring his service

by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Transport America recently honored one of its drivers who served in the U.S. Army for 11 years with a newly wrapped truck.

It’s the first truck in what the trucking company is calling the “Armed Forces Fleet” in Transport America.

It was awarded the newly-designed truck to veteran driver Russ Cox, who just surpassed the 2

million-mile mark.

“This program is very near and dear to our hearts as many drivers in our industry and at Transport America are veterans,” said Laura Rahier, director of enterprise student and driver relations

and recruiting. “The goal is to honor an exemplary veteran driver from our fleet with a newly wrapped truck commemorating whichever branch of the military they served.”

In addition to his newly designed truck wrap, he

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Transport America recently honored one of its employees who served in the military with a newly wrapped truck from the Armed Forces Fleet program. From left, Marv Stolz, fleet leader; Russ Cox, driver; and Steph LaVictoire, team leader. also received an award did one other military for 2 million accident-free truck a couple years ago, miles. but that was a separate “The pairing of these case,” Rahier said. “The two honorable achieve- ones going forward will ments left no question in have a similar design but our mind as to who the re- just specific to the respeccipient would be this time tive branch for the driver. around,” Rahier said. “It These new truck wraps has been a joy for all of us for military veteran drivto watch him see his new ers will all be a part of the truck for the first time and Armed Forces Fleet.” receive his award.”

Transport America The company will be worked with Beyond the making a truck wrap for Yellow Ribbon in Eagan each branch of the mili- on the project. It’s been tary in the future, said one of several collaboraLaura Rahier with Trans- tions, such as placing flags port America. during Flag Day and Toys “Transport American for Military Kids.

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News Briefs Air Force selects Lakeville resident for brigadier general U.S. Air Force Reserve Col. John Olson of Lakeville has been nominated for the rank of brigadier general by President Donald Trump, pending Senate confirmation.

Since August 2017, Olson has been the mobilization assistant to the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center commander at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. In this position, he helps direct the Air Force’s nuclear modernization, acquisition, and sustainment programs with more than 1,100 personnel at 18 locations worldwide. These programs include ICBMs, air-launched cruise missiles, gravity bombs, and nuclear command-andcontrol communications.

Prior to his current assignment, Olson was the individual mobilization augmentee to the program executive officer for agile combat support at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.

He is a graduate of

A native of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Olson graduated in 1992 with military distinction from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with bachelor’s degrees in engineering sciences and mechanical engineering. He has two master’s degrees in engineering disciplines from the universities of Illinois and Tennessee, plus a docJohn Olson torate in industrial and systems engineering from the Air Force Test Pilot Auburn University, AuSchool, Defense Lan- burn, Alabama. guage Institute, and Harvard Senior Executive Fellows Program. He also MVTA Stuff the has 25 years of federal ser- Bus event stocks vice, including the senior executive service, which food shelves Minnesota Valley Tranculminated as the assistant director for space and sit Authority and Schmitaeronautics in the White ty & Sons transit company House’s Office of Science are asking south metro residents to donate food and Technology Policy.

As a civilian, Olson is a and cash to help people in vice president and general need this holiday season.

The third annual Stuff manager for a large public Fortune 500 corporation. the Bus charity fundraiser He also serves on the Na- runs Nov. 28 through Dec. tional Academies’ Air and 9. Throughout the twoSpace Engineering Board week period, an MVTA and the National Acad- bus will be located at emy of Science’s Intelli- grocery stores in Dakota gence Science and Tech- and Scott counties. A colnology Expert Working lection barrel also will be located inside Burnsville Group.

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Transit Station and at Prior Lake City Hall. MVTA riders and the public are encouraged to drop off nonperishable food items and cash donations. Cash donations will be placed inside the bus fare box.

All contributions and proceeds will benefit the 360 Communities and CAP Agency food shelves in the two counties.

Highest of need items at local food shelves are nonperishable and include: canned fish and meat, peanut butter, canned fruit and vegetables, rice and pasta, and cooking/baking items.

Here’s the schedule the bus will be at area grocery stores: • Wednesday, Nov. 28, 3-6 p.m. at Cub Foods in Rosemount.

• Friday, Nov. 30, 3-6 p.m. at Cub Foods in Apple Valley.

• Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cub Foods in Eagan (Town Centre).

• Sunday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cub Foods in Burnsville (Heart of the City).

• Wednesday, Dec. 5, 3-6 p.m. at Hy-Vee in Sav-

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• Friday, Dec. 7, 3-6 p.m. at Cub Foods in Savage.

• Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hy-Vee in Shakopee.

• Sunday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cub Foods in Shakopee.

Homestead application deadline Dec. 17 All new property owners (or qualified relatives) who changed residences during the past year and use the residence for homestead before Dec. 1, 2018, must apply for homestead status with their county assessor by Dec. 17.

Property owners or qualified relatives who want to classify property as homestead that was not classified as homestead in the past must apply with the Dakota County Assessor’s Office to receive homestead for property taxes payable in 2019.

For agricultural property, a qualifying relative includes the child, grandchild, sibling or parent of the owner or owner’s

spouse. For residential property, a qualifying relative also includes the owner’s uncle, aunt, nephew or niece.

Once the homestead classification has been granted, no further applications are necessary, unless requested by the county assessor. Only new applicants must file if they have not already done so.

Applications can be completed online by visiting www.dakotacounty.us and searching “homestead application,” or by calling Dakota County Assessing Services at 651-438-4200.

Property owners who sell their home, move or no longer qualify for the homestead classification are required to notify the county assessor within 30 days of the homestead’s change in status. Failure to do so is punishable by recalculation of tax as non-homestead, in addition to a penalty equal to 100 percent of the homestead benefits.

Contact Assessing Services at 651-438-4200 or assessing.services@ co.dakota.mn.us with questions.

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Nov. 23, 2018 SUN THISWEEK LAKEVILLE

Find that spirit of Christmas Santa needs some convincing during Rosemount Area Arts Council’s annual show

by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Sometimes, it happens to the best of us.

It’s a few weeks or days until Christmas, and we’re just not in the mood to embrace the season. It even happens to Santa Claus.

That’s the premise of the Rosemount Area Arts Council’s Christmas at the Steeple Center variety show “Santa’s Christmas.”

During the show, Mrs. Claus and a variety of performers aim to get Santa back in the spirit of Christmas after he has lost his motivation to circle the globe and deliver toys to all the good girls and boys all over again.

As in the past, many hands, voices and musicians are contributing to

Christmas at the the Steeple Center Steeple Center, rehearsal space which this year will be available to will feature the the groups prior to talents of five the show. different groups The all-volunteer at 2 and 7 p.m.

Rosemount ComSaturday, Dec. munity Band will 1, at the Steeple have a brass enCenter in Rosesemble play durmount. ing the 2 p.m.

“We strive show, and a flute Photo submitted to provide ensemble will play good, quality Some elves performed as part of last year’s Christmas at the Steeple Center, during the 7 p.m. e n t e r t a i n m e n t an annual variety show that’s staged by the Rosemount Area Arts Council. show. some good cheer to Santa Center puts its own stamp throughout the The Special Deyear, and this is no excep- during the show will be on a holiday tradition. livery Singers, an Apple “We recognize that Valley-based choir of tion,” said Faye Heffele, two different ensembles chairwoman of the event from the Rosemount Rosemount as a commu- disabled adults who perand the lead backstage Community Band, the nity is a diverse communi- form around the area, director. “People who Special Delivery Singers, ty,” Heffele said. “We have bring their talents back to have commented about a group from Betty Jo’s young people, seniors and Christmas at the Steeple our past performances say Dance Center, the Second older people in the com- Center, while a group from they have enjoyed it. They Act Players and local sing- munity. All ages are able Betty Jo’s Dance Center in to participate in the show.” Apple Valley is rehearsing laughed. They cried a little er Angela Walberg.

With a range of ages She said members of for its part in the show. bit, in a good way. They and varying artistic styles, the Rosemount Area Arts just enjoy it.”

The senior theater Attempting to bring Christmas at the Steeple Council and other groups group Second Act Playhave been working on the ers has developed a lightproduction for the past six hearted skit called “The months.

World’s Greatest Ventrilo“Sometimes it’s like quist,” and the group will presents herding cats,” Heffele said. also perform the poignant Each group has been skit “Mary’s Magic.” practicing on its own, and

Heffele said the main script for “Santa’s Christmas,” which provides Santa’s storyline in the show, was crafted by a primary writer, but then modified through a committee of contributors. She also said that Santa and Mrs. Claus are good at ad libbing, so each show may offer different surprises.

“It’s special to see all of these wonderful ideas come together,” Heffele said.

Heffele said it is also fun to see people that she knows from the community performing on the stage.

Such connections lend an authentic, hometown feel to the production.

“It’s a nice way to celebrate the Christmas season,” Heffele said.

Tickets can be purchased at the RAAC box office or online at Brown Paper Tickets link at rosemountarts.com.

Tad Johnson is at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com.

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Now in its fifth season, ProAct, a nonprofit serving people with disabilities, continues the “Holiday Lights Recycling” effort in conjunction with several cities in the metro area. The program also recycles electrical, phone and appliance cords.

Several city facilities, Dakota County service centers, hardware and liquor stores serve as dropoff points. The program ends the first week of February 2019.

People with disabilities process the cords and bulbs at ProAct’s Eagan facility.

Drop-off locations and ProAct cannot accept cord adapters, battery packs, plastic rope lights, CFL lights, light fixtures, trees and garland. Anything that is pre-lit needs the light strands removed from the item and the item disposed of separately by the consumer.

ProAct has grown the recycling effort each of the last five years, with more than 7 tons of material collected last season. All

the work and income from the processed material will benefit individuals with disabilities in its programs.

Drop-off locations include: • Dakota County Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley.

• Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan.

• ProAct Inc., 3195 Neil Armstrong Blvd., Eagan, in the office or if closed, in the bin by the garage.

• Farmington City Hall, 430 Third St. • Farmington Liquor Store, 18350 Pilot Knob Road.

• Farmington Liquor Store, 109 Elm St. • Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St., Farmington.

• Lakeville City Hall, 20195 Holyoke Ave. • Lakeville Liquor, 20164 Heritage Ave. • Lakeville Liquor, 16179 Kenrick Ave. • Lakeville Liquor, 16000 Galaxie Ave. • Rosemount Community Center, 13885 S. Robert Trail.

• Rosemount Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail.

New Sociables to meet Dec. 3 New Sociables, a nonprofit, nondenominational social group for women living south of the Minnesota River, will meet 9:15 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, at Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church, 14401 Pilot Knob Road, Apple Valley.

Guest speaker Stan Tekiela will present “Bears: Black, Brown and Polar.” Tekiela is an author, naturalist, photographer and videographer. He will explain, in an amusing way, about the different kinds of bears and will tell stories of his adventures in the wild to capture these incredible images.

New Sociables welcomes women who are new to the area, who have lost a spouse, or who are interested in meeting new friends. The group sponsors many activities such as book club, golfing, share-a-recipe, card clubs, biking, crafts, tours, plays, lunch adventures and community service projects.

For more information, visit www.newsociables. org.

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The time-trial format race is a 10- to 14-mile singletrack loop through trees and snow. Racers can warm up at the trailhead after for awards, door prizes and good times.

Divisions include men’s, women’s, and U-17. Helmets required.

Cost is $15 to preregister; $20 on race day. Call 763-559-6700 to preregister.

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Construction of new Menards store planned Proposed store would be built on former Hanson Pipe Manufacturing property

by Patty Dexter SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Apple Valley residents and visitors may one day see a new Menards store on the former Hanson Pipe Manufacturing property at the northwest corner of County Road 42 and Johnny Cake Ridge Road.

Menard Inc. is proposing to construct a new 206,209-square-foot Menards store and a 48,970-square-foot warehouse on a 46.6 acre parcel. The project cleared another hurdle Thursday, Nov. 15.

The Apple Valley City Council unanimously voted to: • Approve development and design agreements between the city and Menard Inc. • Adopt a resolution

opment. • Pass a planned development ordinance that “codifies the uses, performance standards, and area requirements for the planned development.â€? • Adopt a resolution approving a p re l i m i n a r y plat. • Adopt Photo by Patty Dexter a resolution Community members walk into the Apple Valley Menards store at 14960 Florence Trail on Nov. 16. Menard Inc. is proposing to a p p r o v i n g construct a new Apple Valley Menards store on the northwest corner the site plan and building of County Road 42 and Johnny Cake Ridge Road. permit authorization to alapproving the redesigna- map. low for construction of the • Pass an ordinance retion part of the property from industrial to com- zoning other parts of the new store and warehouse. “I’m just so happy I’m mercial on the 2030 com- property from general inprehensive plan land use dustrial to planned devel- finally seeing this thing.

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We could have been looking at a warehouse that had six employees,� said Council Member Tom Goodwin. “I’m just tickled pink. I’m glad it’s here.

Menards builds beautiful stores.�

Menards, a familyowned company, has been located in Apple Valley since it built its original store in 1986. The company built its existing store in 1999, said Jeff Abbott, Menard Inc. spokesman.

Dakota County property records indicate the current store is 161,521 square feet.

The company is excited to grow into the new and more modern third generation of its store, Abbott said. “Our family is proud and at the same time very grateful to be able to invest in the future of Apple Valley. We hope to be able to be a productive part of the community for a really long time to come,� he said. “We’ve been working slowly and carefully with the city to come up with an aesthetically pleasing plan that will best serve the needs and tastes of the citizens of Apple Valley.�

Abbott said the exact number of new jobs that the new location would add has not yet been determined, “but the new store will be nearly twice as big and probably result in creating about that many more new jobs.�

According to Menard Inc., merchandising has continued to evolve and change and the company has outgrown its existing store. The new store will provide a larger garden center space and enhance the experience for customers. The larger garden center would be located on the east side of the new store.

The process with Menard Inc. and a new store began in 2015, and there have since been several iterations of the plans along with discussions, said Tom Lovelace, Apple Valley city planner.

The project calls for using about 22.6 acres of the 46.6 acres of the property, all owned by Menard Inc. for the new store, warehouse and a storm water pond. The remaining acreage has not been identified for any development uses at this time, Lovelace said.

Several traffic improvements would be done before or at the same time as the project, according to

Lovelace.

These include new roundabouts planned for the intersection of 149th Street West and Johnny Cake Ridge Road; new turn signals and turn lanes planned at the intersection of Johnny Cake Ridge Road and County Road 42; new traffic signal and added north and south left turn lanes planned at 147th Street West and Johnny Cake, and a right turn lane planned off 147th Street West to a public street that would meander through the site.

There’s also a potential for a roundabout at Johnny Cake and 148th Street West that would be driven by other development on the property, Lovelace said.

Council members asked what would happen with the existing store. Theron Berg, Menard Inc. real estate manager, said he believes he has a potential buyer for the space. The company reached out to “some select retail developers� it knew. “The reason I think I have it sold, is that we have an agreed upon price in some business terms and after tonight I just need to nail down the timing,� he said on Nov. 15. “It’s a local resident which I think is exciting. You’ve heard me say before how strong of a retail corridor I think this is and we talked about other stores. I’m excited that somebody else shared those same thoughts and feelings. We expect it to be a retail store.�

Abbott said the company plans to keep the current Menards store open while construction is going on at the new store, and vacate the space once construction is complete.

Lovelace said the next steps include Menard Inc. submitting an application for approval of the final plat and development agreement. Once the application is received, after 45 days the city would stake the final plat and agreements for the company’s review.

Lovelace said he has not heard a timeline for when construction could possibly start. The need to relocate a transmission line on the property and other factors will affect when the project begins.

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

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Sports Panthers will try to beat the team they sought to emulate Lakeville North looks to complete perfect season at Prep Bowl

by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

There’s no animosity between two of the state’s most powerful high school football programs, just respect.

Lakeville North and Eden Prairie will play for the state Class 6A championship at 7 p.m. Friday at U.S. Bank Stadium. North is in the Prep Bowl for the first time since 2012, when it lost to Eden Prairie 28-7 in the Class 6A title game. It’s Eden Prairie’s seventh appearance in the Prep Bowl in the last eight years.

To teams such as Lakeville North, Eden Prairie has served as a model program. “If you’re going to play in the Prep Bowl you’re going to play against Eden Prairie,” Lakeville North coach Brian Vossen said after the Panthers defeated Lakeville South 35-13 in a semifinal game last Friday at U.S. Bank Stadium.

This will be one of the rare occasions Eden Prairie goes into a state championship game as an underdog. Lakeville North is 12-0 and Eden Prairie 10-1, with the loss 14-0 at North in the second week of the regular season.

The rematch “is going to be a great football game,” Vossen said. “I have lots of respect for their staff. They do it right.

There’s no secret that every team in the state would like to have that type of program.

“We’re proud of what we’ve done at Lakeville North. We’re excited about our opportunity and we like our chances.

There’s not another team I’d rather go do this with, and I think we’ve got the one that can do it.”

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RaJa Nelson of Lakeville North reaches the goal line to score his team’s first touchdown in the state Class 6A football semifinals Nov. 16 at U.S. Bank Stadium. Lakeville North defeated Lakeville South 35-13 and will face Eden Prairie in the Prep Bowl at 7 p.m. Friday, also at U.S. Bank Stadium.

One reason the Panthers feel good about their chances is a running game opponents have had trouble containing, let alone stopping. After a slow first quarter and a 7-0 deficit, North’s running game accelerated and churned out 420 yards as the Panthers won their 10th consecutive game against Lakeville South.

Brian Curtis Jr. gained 214 yards on 25 carries and scored on a 17-yard run in the third quarter.

Curtis has 2,276 yards this season, has gained at least 100 in all 12 games and has five 200-yard games.

RaJa Nelson gained 176 yards and scored three times. Quarterback Brennan Kuebler scored on a

4-yard run with 14 seconds left in the second quarter, giving North a lead it would keep the rest of the game.

Much of it was made possible by the North offensive line, which made bigger holes as the game progressed. Will and Eli Mostaert, 245-pound twins who play on the Panthers’ defensive line, saw a lot of playing time as tight ends to give the rushing attack an even bigger push.

Lakeville South is “a good defense, but in the second quarter they were wearing down after we started running the ball a lot more and getting off the ball,” said North offensive tackle Bryce Benhart.

The Panthers had 16 running plays of 10 or more yards, including three in a row on the second-quarter drive that gave them the lead. “On a long drive, we’re all getting gassed, so when we see one of these guys break it, it’s a relief,” Benhart said.

Nelson said it looked as if there were big plays to be had by all the backs as long as they were patient.

“Brian gets a big run, and I know it’s my turn, and vice versa,” Nelson said. “I think our positive energy helps us and keeps us motivated.

“Early in the game Brian was feeling down a little bit because he didn’t feel like he was playing his best. We talked about it,

ened to score on their second possession before a false start penalty took away their momentum.

“We felt if there was going to be an opportunity for South to have success, it would be early because of the emotion. We just stayed the course,” Vossen said.

Lakeville South’s second touchdown didn’t come until the Panthers had the game well in hand.

North held South to 189 yards.

Defensive lineman Landon Carter, who sustained a leg injury in the fourth quarter of Lakeville North’s victory over St. Michael-Albertville in the Class 6A quarterfinals, returned to led the Panthers with 7.5 tackles against South. Samuel Herman had six tackles.

Benhart was among North players who lost to Eden Prairie twice in 2017, including a 35-0 defeat in the Class 6A quarterfinals.

“I was heartbroken for all the seniors,” he recalled.

Now he’s part of the first Lakeville team to play in the Prep Bowl in six years.

The Panthers will try to be the first Lakeville team to win a state football title in 15 years.

They understand it won’t be easy, but they welcome the opportunity.

“We’re in the position we wanted to be in,” Vossen said. “I’d be lying to you if I said I didn’t dream of doing it against Eden Prairie. If you’re going to do it, why not do it against the best, or the guys who’ve shown they’re the best year in and year out.”

and you saw what he did.”

At times, the blocking gave North running backs ample room to get outside and work against South’s defensive backs.

“Tonight it happened to work where some of those edges were available,” Vossen said. “When it felt like (the Cougars) were overloading the edges, that’s when you started to see some of those cutbacks underneath.”

Lakeville South (6-6) was averaging almost 45 points a game during a five-game winning streak during which its PowerT rush-oriented offense Mike Shaughnessy can be turned explosive. The reached at mike.shaughCougars rolled 80 yards nessy@ecm-inc.com. for a touchdown on their opening drive and threat-

Lakeville South’s winning streak ends, but pride remains Cougars hope playoff run means program’s fortunes have turned

into U.S. Bank Stadium with as much swagger as a 6-5 team could muster when it’s going against an undefeated opponent.

The Cougars were hopeful but realistic. They knew they would have to play almost perfectly

by Mike Shaughnessy to have a chance to beat SUN THISWEEK Lakeville North and reach DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE the Prep Bowl - and even Lakeville South walked then, they’d probably need

a couple of breaks.

“I think our kids believed tonight we could win if we played great,” South coach Tyler Krebs said. “We didn’t play great.”

A 35-13 loss to Lakeville North in the Class 6A football semifinals last Friday ended South’s season, while North goes to the Prep Bowl looking to

be the first Lakeville team to win a state championship since 2003. Lakeville North will play Eden Prairie in the Class 6A final at 7 p.m. Friday at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Lakeville South’s defense forced North to punt on its first two possessions.

The Cougars went ahead early, driving 80 yards for a touchdown the first time

they had the ball, and had a chance to increase the lead before a penalty derailed them in North territory. After that, Lakeville North’s running game – fueled by a big, strong offensive line and two top-flight running backs – took over as the Panthers rushed for 420 yards.

Lakeville South, however, got a lot out of a

season that looked to be going off the rails less than two months ago. The Cougars were 1-5 before a five-game winning streak brought them to the state semifinals.

“What a blast this last few weeks has been, right?” Krebs said. “It’s 31-0 at halftime (in an Oct. 5 game at Rosemount that See Cougars, 17A

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If one school wins half of the events in the state swimming and diving finals, it stands to reason that school will be difficult to beat in the team competition.

And so it was at the Class AA girls finals last Friday, where Edina won six of the 12 events and took the team championship by 134 points. The state championship was the third in a row for Edina and the ninth consecutive for a Lake Conference team.

Lake Conference teams took the top four spots in the state finals at the University of Minnesota, with Minnetonka, Wayzata and Eden Prairie finishing second through fourth. Nine South Suburban Conference teams scored points at state, led by Eagan, which placed seventh, and ninth-place Prior Lake.

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Panthers sophomore Katie Pattee swam in the championship heat in the 50-yard freestyle, finishing fourth in 23.86 seconds, just two-tenths of a second behind Class AA champion Lily Gremmels of Edina.

Pattee also swam the opening leg on the Panthers’ fifth-place 200 free-

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Lakeville North’s Katie Pattee earned a medal for finishing fourth in the 50-yard freestyle at the state Class AA meet. mores Skyler Leverenz and Elizabeth Bonneville, and junior MaKena Johnson finished fourth in an All-American consideration time of 1:36.73.

The same four swam the consolation final in the 400 freestyle relay, finishing 11th overall in 3:35.24.

Leverenz swam the championship final in the 500 freestyle and placed seventh in 5:06.54. She was 15th in the 200 freestyle in 1:55.35. Bonneville was 12th in the 500 freestyle, swimming the consolation final in 5:06.46.

The Cougars were 13th Lakeville South in the Class AA team About half of the Cou- standings. gars’ 61 team points were scored in the 200-yard Mike Shaughnessy can be freestyle, where senior Jo- reached at mike.shaughsephine Sommers, sopho- nessy@ecm-inc.com. style relay. Senior Megan Pattee, sophomore Georgia Olson and senior Caroline Anderson took the final three legs as North finished in 1:37.17.

Anderson, Katie Pattee, Megan Pattee and senior Ashley Van Dyne won the consolation final in the 400 freestyle relay and finished ninth overall.

Their time was 3:33.91.

Anderson was 12th in the 50 freestyle in 24.39 and 16th in the 100 freestyle in 54.99. Van Dyne placed 14th in the 100 backstroke in 59.12.

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Cougars, from 15A South eventually lost 3115) and we’re staring 1-5 in the face. We’re thinking about the cliche message – ‘It’s 0-0, win a half.’ We won a half, then we won a game, then we won two games, and it snowballed from there. It’s a credit to our assistant coaches and our players. They kept battling and never gave up.”

South drove 80 yards in 11 plays for the game’s first touchdown, with Jared Stewart’s 6-yard gain on fourth down setting up a 31-yard scoring run by junior Johnny Shabaz.

That was the first time South had scored a touchdown against North since 2015.

“The first drive our offensive line came out awesome,” said Shabaz, who rushed for 91 yards.

“I wasn’t getting touched until 10 yards down the field.”

A short punt put the Cougars back in North territory, but a false start penalty stalled the drive and forced the Cougars to punt. North evened the game with an 83-yard, 14play drive, and it turned out the undefeated Panthers (12-0) were just getting started. The Panthers got all their yards on the

ground, with senior Brian Curtis Jr. gaining 214 on 25 carries and junior RaJa Nelson running for 177 yards on 23 tries. Nelson scored three of North’s five touchdowns.

“We put as many guys in the box as we could,” Krebs said. “What they’re good at is they’re big, they get on you and they get a push. Those backs are just really good at finding a seam, and that’s a great mesh with their big offensive line that gets on people and moves them. It’s hard to defend every gap because their backs are so good.”

South quarterback Reid Patterson scored on a 6-yard run early in the fourth quarter, but North squashed any comeback threat by driving 80 yards for its final touchdown.

The Cougars got 186 of the 189 yards on the ground, but in the second quarter lost starting guard Max Hoffman, who was injured on a kickoff return. Hoffman was taken off on a stretcher with a splint on his right leg.

Stewart, a senior running back and linebacker, rushed for 52 yards as well as making 12 tackles on defense. Defensive back Grant Scheuermann had five stops.

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Lakeville South quarterback Reid Patterson carries the ball as Mason Coons (71) blocks during the Cougars’ 35-13 loss to Lakeville North in the Class 6A football semifinals at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Lakeville North is in a position Lakeville South hopes to be soon. “Most people didn’t expect us to get here,” said Shabaz, who expressed confidence the Cougars would make another deep playoff run in 2019.

“We’re not quite there yet with our size and depth. I think we will be in a couple of years,” Krebs said. “We made a great

run with the guys we have, but we’re playing with guys who are undersized, and (North) took advantage of that tonight.”

Last week’s victory was Lakeville North’s 10th in a row over Lakeville South, and North holds a 12-5 lead in the overall series.

Krebs played for Lakeville High School’s state runner-up team in 1991 and was a teacher

and assistant football coach at Eastview when Lakeville opened its second high school in 2005.

He was head coach at Burnsville for six years before going to Lakeville South, where he just completed his second season.

Krebs said “the whole North-South thing is new to me,” but added the Cougars are anxious to break their losing streak

against North.

“I know it’s been a while, but we’re doing all the right things and when you do the right things long enough, eventually it turns,” he said. “It didn’t happen (Friday), but I believe in our kids and our program and what we’re doing, and I think we’ll get there eventually.”

chez Avenue (CR 91) to the Township limits, Livery Lane from Wagon Wheel Trail to Xerxes Avenue, Livery Court from Livery Lane to end of culdesac, and Xerxes Avenue from Livery Lane to Woodhill Boulevard (CR 29), by construction of bituminous street improvements, pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 429.011 to 429.111. The area proposed to be assessed for such improvement is the property abutting or adjacent to such streets. The estimated cost of the improvement is $945,000. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement will be heard at this meeting.

Leroy Clausen Township Clerk Published in the Lakeville Sun Thisweek November 16, 23, 2018 879266

of the assessment will be available at the hearing. Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement will be heard at this meeting.

Leroy Clausen Township Clerk Published in the Lakeville Sun Thisweek November 16, 23, 2018 879268

NOTICE OF TAKING

Legals 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: Strands PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 17400 Kenwood Trail, Suite 202 Lakeville, MN 55044 NAMEHOLDER(S): Katie L. Whiteminks 1805 West 150 Street Burnsville, MN 55306 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

DATE FILED: November 16, 2018 SIGNED BY: Katie L. Whiteminks Published in the Lakeville Sun Thisweek November 23, 30, 2018 881394

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 194 October 23 and November 7, 2018 with full text available for public inspection on the district website at www.isd194.org or 8670 210 th Street W., Lakeville, MN 55044 Regular Meeting October 23, 2018 The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. followed by pledge of allegiance. All board members and administrators were present except Ouillette.

Consent agenda items approved: Minutes of the meetings on October 9, October 9 & October 16; employment recommendations, leave requests and resignations; payment of bills & claims; donations; designation of IOWA for MDE. Reports presented: Quarterly Update: QTR 1 (July - Sept); Maintenance/Grounds/Storage Facility Progress Report.

Approved Actions: Resolution Recognizing November 12-16 Maintenance Support Employees Appreciation Week.

Meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

Special meeting November 7, 2018 The special meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. All board members and administration were present except Skelly and Massaros.

Approved Actions: Elementary Addition(s); District Office Location; Meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.

Published in the Lakeville Sun Thisweek, Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek, Dakota County Tribune November 23, 2018 880378

NEW MARKET TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the New Market Township Board of Supervisors will meet in the Township Hall at 8950 230th Street East, Lakeville, Minnesota, at 6:30 P.M. on November 27, 2018, to consider the making of an improvement, described as “2019 Street Reconstruction Improvements - Group A” on Plateau Drive from Pillsbury Avenue (CR 46) to the end of the street, Woodland Road from Plateau Drive to 235th Street East, Woodland Lane from Woodland Road to approximately 400 feet east, by construction of bituminous street improvements, pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 429.011 to 429.111.

The area proposed to be assessed for such improvement is the property abutting or adjacent to such streets. The estimated cost of the improvement is $675,000. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement will be heard at this meeting.

Leroy Clausen Township Clerk Published in the Lakeville Sun Thisweek November 16, 23, 2018 879260

NEW MARKET TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the New Market Township Board of Supervisors will meet in the Township Hall at 8950 230th Street East, Lakeville, Minnesota, at 8:15 P.M. on November 27, 2018, to consider the making of an improvement, described as “2019 Street Reconstruction Improvements – Group B” on Wagon Wheel Trail from Nat-

NEW MARKET TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the New Market Township Board of Supervisors will meet in the Township Hall at 8950 230th Street East, Lakeville, Minnesota, at 6:30 P.M. on November 29, 2018, to consider the making of an improvement, described as “2019 Street Reconstruction Improvements – Group C” on Forest Ridge Drive from 225th Street East (CR 29) to Penn Avenue, Forest Circle from Forest Ridge Drive to end of culdesac, Ridge Circle from Forest Ridge Drive to end of culdesac, by construction of bituminous street improvements, pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 429.011 to 429.111. The area proposed to be assessed for such improvement is the property abutting or adjacent to such streets. The estimated cost of the improvement is $470,000. A reasonable estimate of the impact

NEW MARKET TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the New Market Township Board of Supervisors will meet in the Township Hall at 8950 230th Street East, Lakeville, Minnesota, at 8:15 P.M. on November 29, 2018, to consider the making of an improvement, described as “2019 Street Reconstruction Improvements – Group D” on Southern Oaks Drive – East from west property line (#10506) to Logan Avenue, Southern Oaks Circle from Southern Oaks Drive to end of culdesac, Logan Avenue from 245th Street East (CR 62) to Southern Oaks Drive, Harvest Drive from City limits to end of pavement, and Newton Circle from frontage road to end of culdesac, by construction of bituminous street improvements, pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 429.011 to 429.111. The area proposed to be assessed for such improvement is the property abutting or adjacent to such streets. The estimated cost of the improvement is $700,000. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement will be heard at this meeting.

Leroy Clausen Township Clerk Published in the Lakeville Sun Thisweek November 16, 23, 2018 879271

Pursuant to Mn. State Statute 168B.06P. Notice is hereby given that following vehicles were impounded: January 25 of 2018 Ford Mustang with Tennessee License plate X86-73N VIN 1FAFP44473F40774 from 17092 Adelman street in Prior Lake, MN. June 25 of 2018 a home build utility trailer no VIN or License Plates from 3050 130th street W in Shakopee, MN stall 609.

June 25 of 2018 a 2001 Nissan Sentra Illinois License Plate V762603 VIN 3N1CB51D41L513969 from 4478B Cinnamon ridge trail in Eagan, MN. July 19 of 2018 a 1998 Ford F-150 PU with Texas License Plate JWF0347 VIN 1FTDF1721VK031646 from 3990 12th Ave S in Shakopee, MN. August 28 of 2018 a 2010 Ford Fusion Black with plate # 404XGM from the state of Nevada VIN 3FAHP0HAXAR291769 from 4478B Cinnamon Ridge in Eagan, MN. The registered owner and or Lienholders may recover the vehicle by paying all charges against the vehicle. Failure to reclaim the vehicle and its contents within the appropriate time allowed (45days) under section 165B.051 Subdivision 1, la or 2, Shall be deemed a waiver by them of all right, title, interest in the vehicle and contents and a consent to the transfer of title to and disposal or sale of the Vehicle and contents pursuant to section 168B.08. Vehicle is being held at Southside towing Inc., 7700 Hwy 101 East, Shakopee MN 55379 (952) 445-8928 Published in the Lakeville Sun Thisweek November 23, 2018 881835

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Thisweekend African homeland inspires her art Open house slated for Irene Wesee Originally from the west coast of Africa, Irene Wesee has always had music and art in her life as a way to escape the harsh realities of living through a civil war while trying to find the beauty that exists in turmoil. During her childhood in Liberia, cooked rice served as the glue for her art projects, such as cutting out photos from newspapers, postage stamps and magazines to place in a scrapbook.

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Photographs by Irene Wesee will be on display at Heartbeat Studios in Apple Valley. provide education to other photographers in the community. In addition, she has also offered photography services for local women’s and children’s shelters for Mother’s Day and Christmas holidays.

Wesee will present an open house of her photography Sunday, Dec. 2, from 1-3 p.m. at Heartbeat

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Performing Arts Center, 7661 145th St. W., Apple Valley. Highlighting the event will be photography art gifts for purchase with 50 percent of the proceeds going to help educate girls in Liberia. And, for more fun, receive a free head shot and be entered to win a stylized portrait session.

Simple Gifts performs 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 29, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Awardwinning guitarist Billy McLaughlin is the leader of the six-member ensemble that has gained a loyal following for its acoustic, instrumental and vocal renditions of yuletide carols, hymns and seasonal favorites such as “Carol of the Bells,” “Silent Night” and “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.” The ensemble uses its Celtic whistle, piano, acoustic guitar and voices to combine traditional folk music with a variety of modern elements. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Purchase tickets online at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com or by calling 952-985-4640.

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Theater and Arts Briefs LSHS presents ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ The Lakeville South High School Theater Department presents “It’s A Wonderful Life!” in two acts, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 30-Dec. 1 and 2 p.m. Dec. 2. A free senior preview will be 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28.

The play is based off the film, written by James W. Rodgers, and directed by Becky Erickson. The story follows George Bailey, a man in the small town of Bedford Falls. His dreams of being a big shot are squashed by family life and his job back home. He is given the chance by his guardian angel, Clara, to see what the world would be like if he was never born, only to realize he actually did have a wonderful life.

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Charlie, who delivers the mail by boat, on Golden Pond, to Norman and Ethel’s long-time Auditions set for ‘On summer cabin.

Golden Pond’ The Front Porch Players, a The Front Porch Players of part of the Rosemount Area Rosemount, Rosemount’s com- Arts Council, has been producmunity theater, will hold audi- ing plays for the past five years.

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The play is written by Er- lighting and sound, and more.

Call or email Keith Reed, nest Thompson and directed by Keith Reed. It centers around 651-261-1954 or rosemountNorman Thayer, who will be frontporchplayers@gmail.com celebrating his 80th birthday to get involved, or with quesduring the play, with his wife tions about the upcoming audiEthel Thayer, their daughter tions. Visit rosemountarts.com/ Chelsea and her new fiancé Bill front-porch-players for more Ray, Bill’s 13-year-old son Bil- information.

Community Band concert is Dec. 9 The Rosemount Community Band will perform “Our Hometown Christmas Concert” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail.

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

Assembly Hall doors will open at 2:30 p.m. and only those with tickets will be allowed in.

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Old Fashioned Holiday at Holz Farm Holz Farm’s Old Fashioned Holiday runs noon to 3:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 2.

The nostalgic 1940s holiday celebration features live reindeer, hayrides, bonfire and s’mores, antique sleigh for family photo opportunities, cookies and hot cider, the making of magic reindeer dust, and carol performances by the Eagan Women of Note and Eagan Men’s Chorus at historic Holz Farm Park, 4665 Manor Drive, Eagan. Information: 651-6755500.

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

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

Dance “Mini-Nutcracker,” presented by Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $8 at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com.

“A Minnesota Nutcracker,” presented by Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8; 1 and 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 9, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville.

Tickets: $24-$39 at the box office, 800-982-2787 and Ticketmaster.com.

Events Holiday Art Sale and Empty Bowls Fundraiser, noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 9, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville.

Proceeds benefit local food shelves. Information: LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com.

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

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

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

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

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

Information: ames-center.com.

Music Simple Gifts, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 29, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $30 at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter. com, $35 at the door.

Pink Floyd “Dark Side of the Moon” and other Floydian Tales with Johnny James

and the Hall Of Fames, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $35, $31 balcony at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com.

Lorie Line: “Lord of Lords,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, and 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $59 at the box office, 800-892-2787 or Ticketmaster.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Theater “Church Basement Ladies: You Smell Barn,” runs to Feb. 14 at the Black Box Theater at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $32-$42 at the box office, 800-982-2787 or Ticketmaster. com.

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

“Shrek The Musical,” presented by Rosemount High School, 7 p.m. Dec. 6-8 and 2 p.m. Dec. 9. Tickets: $9 adults, $7 seniors, $5 students at www. district196.org/rhs/theatrearts.

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

Workshops/classes/other Tinkergarten, a playbased, outdoor learning ex-

perience for children ages 18 months to 8 years and their parents, offers classes in Lakeville and Eagan. Information: https:// tinkergarten.com.

Creative dance classes, ages toddler to 7, Ballet Royale Minnesota in Lakeville. Information: balletroyalemn.org or 952898-3163.

Barre, 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 13-Dec. 18 ($54), Diamondhead Education Center, Burnsville. Information: www. goswamiyoga.com.

Yoga wind down class is the first Thursday of the month at Precision and Flow Pilates, 13708 County Road 11, Burnsville. Information: www.precisionandflowpilates.com.

Oil painting workshop with Dan Petrov Art Studio for six consecutive Thursdays, 4-7 p.m., 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Preregister by phone at 763-843-2734.

Drawing & Painting (adults and teens) with artist Christine Tierney, classes 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, River Ridge Studios, 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Information: www. christinetierney.com, 612-2103377.

Brushworks School of Art Burnsville offers fine art education through drawing and painting. Classes for adults and teens. Information: Patricia Schwartz, www.Brushworks SchoolofArt.com, 651-2144732.

The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn.gov, 952-985-4640.

Rosemount History Book Club meets 6:30-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Robert Trail Library. Information: John Loch, 952-2558545 or jjloch@charter.net.

SouthSide Writers, Saturday workgroup for aspiring writers, offering critique, submission and manuscript preparation information, support and direction, 10 a.m. to noon, Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Information: 651688-0365.

Dakota Speakers Toastmasters meets 6-7 p.m. Mondays at Apple Valley Ecumen Seasons Learning Center. Information: http://dakota.toast mastersclubs.org/.

Community Spirits Toastmasters meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Ebenezer Ridges Care Center, 13820 Community Drive, Burnsville. Information: h t t p s : / / 6 7 4 2 . t o a s t m a s t e rsclubs.org/.

Friday, Nov. 23 Opt Outside: Gnomes who Roam, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Go on a gnome safari, geocache and solve riddles to find Jerome and his merry band of gnomes.

All ages. Free. Information: www.co.dakota.mn.us/parks.

Saturday, Nov. 24 Small Business Craft & Vendor Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Heritage Center, 20110 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville.

Wednesday, Nov. 28 Caregiver Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan.

Connect with others in a caregiving role to discuss concerns about caregiving with knowledgeable professionals and to learn from others who share the same challenges. Sponsored by DARTS. Registration required at https://www. co.dakota.mn.us/libraries.

Thursday, Nov. 29 MNsure, 4-6 p.m., Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Meet with a Certified Application Counselor to set up an account with MNsure – the one-stop health insurance marketplace where Minnesotans can compare plans and choose from a variety of health insurance options.

Registration requested, walkins OK as time and space allow.

Information: www.co.dakota. mn.us/libraries.

Saturday, Dec. 1 Eagan Indoor Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oasis Room, Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. Information: https://www. cityofeagan.com/visit-the-indoor-market.

Kids ’n Kinship volunteer information session, 4-5 p.m., Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Mentor a child. Information: kidsnkinship.org or dakinship@ aol.com.

Holiday boutique, 5-9 p.m., The Spring at Apple Valley Clubhouse, 14650 Foliage Ave., Apple Valley. Features vendors and prize drawings.

Ongoing Marriage Encounter weekend, Dec. 8-9, Mt. Olivet

Auditions for ‘Peter Pan and Wendy’ in Lakeville Expressions Community Theater will hold auditions for J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan and Wendy” adapted by Doug Rand. Auditions will be held 6-8 p.m. Dec. 3-4 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Those auditioning should bring a headshot or current photo along with their calendar. Auditions will consist of readings from the script.

The read-through will be on Dec. 17 and rehearsals begin Jan. 7, 2019. Show dates are Feb. 15-17 and 21-23, 2019.

The plot: When carefree Peter Pan flies into the nursery of the Darling home, Wendy follows her instincts for mater-

nity and adventure, bringing her little brothers along to the magical Neverland to take care of the motherless Lost Boys.

Soon the Darling children are swept into Peter’s deadly battle with Captain Hook and his fearsome pirate crew. With so much excitement, why ever go home again?

The director is looking for a cast of seven females all ages, six males all ages, and 13 of either and all ages. See www. minnesotaplaylist.com for more audition information.

For more information, contact director Kristen Cash at 952-221-5651, or call the arts center at 952-985-4640.

Obituaries

Judy “GJ” Ann Stanton Mother and Grandmother

Judy Stanton, loving mother and grandmother of two, from Apple Valley, MN, sadly passed away on Oct. 24, 2018 in her home as she always wanted.

Her ashes were laid to rest at Lebanon Cemetery on Nov. 14, 2018 in a private ceremony with her son Shane, grandsons Sean and Alec, and her daughter-in-law Jennifer.

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Amen.

Conference and Retreat Center, Farmington. Information: www.marriages.org or 651454-3238.

Eagan parkrun, a free weekly timed 5K run, 9 a.m.

Saturdays at Thomas Lake Park, 4350 Thomas Lake Road, Eagan. Rain or shine. To get a time recorded and stored online, register at www.parkrun.us/register and bring your barcode with you. Information: www.parkrun.us/eagan.

Emotions Anonymous, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays at SouthCross Community Church, 1800 E. County Road 42 (at Summit Oak Drive), Apple Valley. EA is a 12-step program for those seeking emotional health. All are welcome. Information: http://www.emotionsanonymous.org/out-of-thedarkness-walks.

Recovery International, 3 p.m. Tuesdays at Mary, Mother of the Church (Room 9), 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. Park in lower lot. Self-help group for depression, anxiety, fears, panic attacks, anger and more.

Information: Rita at 952-8907623 or www.recoveryinternational.org.

Al-Anon Finding Hope Beginners Group, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. Troubled by someone’s drinking? Al-Anon can help. More information: alanon-alateen-msp.org.

Blood drives The American Red Cross will hold the following blood

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drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit red crossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information.

• Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Caribou Coffee, 14638 Cedar Ave., Apple Valley.

• Nov. 23, 12-6 p.m., AMC Apple Valley 15 Theatres, 15630 Cedar Ave., Apple Valley.

• Nov. 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan.

• Nov. 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Minnesota Valley YMCA, 13850 Portland Ave., Burnsville.

• Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Culver’s, 14755 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount.

• Nov. 26, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 20165 Heath Ave., Lakeville.

• Nov. 29, 1-6 p.m., Bible Baptist Church, 19700 Akin Road, Farmington.

• Nov. 30, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., HOM Furniture, 17055 Kenyon Ave., Lakeville.

• Dec. 1, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan.

• Dec. 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Old Country Buffet, 14150 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville.

Memorial Blood Centers will hold the following blood drive. Call 1-888-GIVE-BLD (1888-448-3253) or visit mbc.org to make an appointment or for more information.

• Nov. 27, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Questar Assessment Inc., 5550 Upper 147th St. W., Apple Valley.

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Nov. 23, 2018 SUN THISWEEK LAKEVILLE

Honor your special veteran in Lakeville’s Pan-O-Prog Hall of Heroes Preparations Now Underway to Commemorate 100th Anniversary of Lakeville VFW Post during Pan-O-Prog. Key events planned include Hall of Heroes, Weeklong visit of traveling Vietnam War Memorial Wall, USO style show and dedication of Lakeville’s own Freedom Rock!

Imagine how exciting it would be to have your special veteran honored in the Lakeville Hall of Heroes.

The Lakeville VFW Post 210, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2019, is assembling this Hall of Heroes Memorial in downtown Lakeville as part of the city’s annual summer event set for July 7 to 14.

A record crowd will come to view a replica of the Vietnam War Memorial

in Washington, D.C. The Hall also will have a history village with military vehicles, as well as reenactors who will be setting up military camps so visitors can get a sense of what it’s like to live far from home.

“Our Hall of Heroes is intended to honor all those veterans that went to serve, went to war and then came back; went to work, married their sweethearts, and raised a family the best they could,” said Ken Titcomb, an Iraq veteran and quartermaster of Perhaps best of all, with lots of public VFW Post 210 in Lakeville. support from people like you, visitors also will be able to view hundreds of “My impetus to serve were the dads Minnesota veteran stories in digital in my neighborhood who spent their displays and storyboards. first years out of high school serving

in Germany, France, Japan, and Korea, literally pulling the world back into freedom from the dark tide of fascism and dictators,” said Titcomb.

“Veterans, regardless of when they served, are part of this unbroken line of heroes that have safeguarded our freedom.

“We want to honor families in the area by having their special veteran honored in our hall of heroes.”

WE NEED YOUR VETERAN PICTURES & STORIES FOR OUR HALL OF HEROES DISPLAY What to Send:

Where to Send it:

1) Veterans Name & Where they Lived 1) Email to: LVMEMWALL@gmail.com 2) Branch of Service & Unit they served in (if known) 2) Mail to: 3) Dates of Service and info where they served VFW Post 210 4) Photos in Uniform and Photos later in Life PO Box 308 5) Stories, ancedotes, remembrances of your vet that can Lakeville, MN 55044 be shared on static boards and monitors in 3) If you have questions call our Hall of Heroes 6) Your name and contact info if we need more info (612) 888-5210

JULY 7-14, 2019 PAN-O-PROG Oscar & John Soberg VFW Post 210 Lakeville, MN

Celebrates 100 Years of Veteran Service in Dakota County VIETNAM WALL EXHIBIT MILITARY HISTORY VILLAGE HASSE ARENA “HALL OF HEROES”

Don’t Ever Forget! Submit Your Story & Photo Today

John Vessey Am. Legion Post 44 Lakeville, MN