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www.SunThisweek.com NEWS Opioid epidemic costs mount The County Board has approved an action that allows the county attorney to file a lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies. Page 19A

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

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Dec. 15, 2017 | Volume 38 | Number 41

Lakeville resident raises funds for school lunches Lunches for Lakeville aims to erase district overdue account debt

by Kayla Culver SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

One Lakeville resident is fundraising for families who struggle to pay for school lunches in the Lakeville Area Public Schools. School district parent Craig Pratt took to social media to raise money for Lunches for Lakeville, a fundraiser he started to address the outstanding debt schools have acquired for students who are not able to pay for their lunch. “There is a bigger problem. Families that are reduced should be on free. That kind of contributes to the problem,” Pratt said. Pratt has currently raised over $6,200 through a YouCaring site with a goal of $15,000. There are approximately 70 donors currently from local and out-of-state individuals. According to Student

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Lakeville Area School District parent Chris Pratt and state Sen. Matt Little present a $200 check to Century Middle School Principal Chris Edicott and cafeteria staff for Lunches for Lakeville. Nutrition Supervisor Gay- ting the nourishment they le Smalley-Rader, there are need because they cannot around 155 overdue ac- afford school lunches. “It puts a strain on the counts which translates to kids too. It puts the stress nearly $7,500. Pratt first decided to and responsibility on the start fundraising after talk- kids because there are paring with others about how ents who won’t respond,” some students are not get- he said.

According to Superintendent Michael Baumann, the school district has a policy that allows any student to purchase a regular lunch even if they do not have the funds. This is what causes the debt. Families with a negative amount of $25 or more are notified and listed as uncollectible if it cannot be settled. “We carry a balance year to year. We do not deny a regular lunch meal to any student. We recently did a top to bottom review in order to make sure that we are not denying our students an opportunity to eat,” Baumann said. Christina Huddleston Elementary, Lake Marion Elementary, Kenwood Trail Middle School, McGuire Middle School, Eastview Elementary and Century Middle School have all received donations. Pratt said he will not

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by Kayla Culver SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

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The Lakeville North boys basketball team went on the road Tuesday and knocked off fifth-ranked Wayzata 76-64. Page 14A

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

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

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stop fundraising until every school’s debt is covered as well as a cushion for future students. Meals for breakfast and lunch in the district’s elementary schools cost $1.30 and $2.45 per meal. Middle school meals cost between $1.65 and $3.40 per meal. High school meals cost between $1.65 and $4.60 per meal. Pratt acknowledges these costs can add up quickly on a daily basis, which is why he is continuing to fundraise and is looking at the possibility to make this an annual fundraiser for the district. “This is proof that the community can unite around a topic or an issue. We are going to solve it for the district,” Pratt said. For further information or to donate visit https:// w w w. yo u c a r i n g . c o m / schoolsinlakevilleminnesota-1022095

The Lakeville North High School FTC Robotics team, Visible Spectrum, competed in their first tournament in Columbia Heights on Dec. 10. It earned the first place Inspire Award, a judged award given to the team that embodies the challenge of the FIRST Tech Challenge program and is a strong ambassador for FIRST programs and a role model FIRST Team. At the tournament, the team was the fourth seed Elimination Match Alliance Captain and was also nominated for the Motivate, Connect, and Think awards. The first-place Inspire Award win advances them to the state tournament on Feb. 9-10, 2018, in St. Paul. Their coach, Scott McDowell, won the Compass award, given to an outstanding coach or mentor.

Parkinson’s disease is one disease that is commonly known. There are many symptoms that have become common knowledge and easily identified as Parkinson’s. There are many other symptoms that are not seen as common knowledge or connected to Parkinson’s by those without the disease. Lakeville resident Larry Schneiderman addresses those symptoms in his second novel, “Nobody Knows: What We Sweep Under the Carpet.” The main character, Jake, has Parkinson’s and Schneiderman wanted to show how he can live a somewhat normal life while battling the disease. Schneiderman was also diagnosed with Parkinson’s, which gave him the idea that his main character should also have the disease. The symptoms Jake has in the book are somewhat similar See NOVEL, 18A

Local business finds more ways to give back Donates $400,000 to provide events for families with sick children by Kayla Culver SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

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

1,300 families and added 190 this year, according to executive director Brian Anderson. Tradition Companies started as a mortgage company in 1998 and has grown since then. Its involvement with Hope Kids started 10 years ago as it has hosted the annual Suburban Adventure Walk and Run since that time. The event features family friendly activities such as face painting, rock climbing, dart gun wars and a game where children search for quarters in a pile of sawdust. Each year new events and entertainment are added. In 2015, Tradition Companies worked to get companies to donate their time and materials to build a home in Lakeville. Ac-

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Tradition Companies presenting Hope Kids with a $400,000 check. The money was donated after the Lakeville company built and sold a house in order to give the profits of the sale to the Minnesota chapter. cording to Tradition Companies CEO Jake Enebak, the first home was a little more challenging to finish. “We spent a lot of time educating people and talking about the charity. We

have a lot of good people that we work with. The second time was easier. Everyone knew what we were doing and everyone was on board,” Enebak said.

Last year Hope Kids had 450 events for families and 80 different event partners. A few partnerships include community See HOPE, 11A

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Members of the 2017 Fairview Ridges Women’s Giving Circle, pictured with Fairview Ridges Hospital grant recipients, awarded nearly $25,000 to projects that improve the health of the patients and communities that Fairview serves. Members of the Giving Circle are residents of the river valley region, and are engaged and active members of their communities. From front left, Amy Feeder, Dr. Sabeen Askari, Donna Blaul, Ellen Miller, Sandra McGurran, Jill Sohre, Melissa Nyberg, Kallie Maass, and Miranda Davis, from back left, Tonsha Belland, Candis Fancher, Lori Boynton, Maria Delmoro-Hultman, Dana Saba, Jeanne Mork, Jane Miller, Karen Peterson, Anita Wickhem, Lynette Kaderlik, and Julie Sethney.

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

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

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Erik Nelson’s “A Gray State� premieres on Netflix on Christmas Day. Nelson has described the documentary as “a self-portrait of a man falling to pieces.� theorists who suggested about his documentary Although Crowley the filmmaker was silenced and the ways Crowley’s lived in Apple Valley, the by the government. story might connect to documentary is not about “A Gray State� takes a Apple Valley. the city or the community, second look at hundreds “This is a hard, trauma- Nelson said. It’s about a of hours of Crowley’s tizing story to tell, and to man and the world he crehome videos, as well as his endure watching,� Nelson ated through is film. archive of 13,000 photos. said. “I can understand “David Crowley existIt includes scenes from how it can arouse a lot ed in his own world, and his film, as well as footage of emotions, especially embedded in his personal from behind-the-scenes. among the people who community of friends, The newspaper spoke knew the Crowley family, family and the people who to director Erik Nelson even tangentially.� worked on his film, and

of course, in the strange terrain of his own mind,� Nelson said. “An exploration of which (in Crowley’s own images and words, not mine) is what the film is about.� For Nelson, exploring Crowley’s distancing from reality is an important part of the story. “This relentless process of this disconnection from a real personal community to a virtual, synthetic community is one of the things that this film is about,� he said. “And if the film is troubling people, and forcing them to confront these issues, and grapple with the particulars of this haunting story, I feel I have succeeded as a filmmaker.� Nelson said he interviewed Crowley’s neighbors and friends, but because his team focused on Crowley’s own world, communication with Apple Valley residents was limited. Nelson said they did reach out to the Apple Valley Police for a statement, but were told there

wasn’t anything left to say. “Their stated opinion was their police report contained all they wanted to say about the case,� Nelson said. When the newspaper reached out to the Apple Valley Police Department for comment, officials said they conducted several media interviews the year following the incident and are no longer making any statements about the case or subsequent documentaries. “A Gray State� played three times in the Twin Cities this summer and fall, including a free screening at the Walker Arts Center on Sept. 21. The documentary opened in theaters in New York on Friday, Nov. 3, and Los Angeles on Friday, Nov. 24. The “A Gray State� is available on iTunes, and it will premiere on Netflix on Monday, Dec. 25. Contact Amy Mihelich at amy.mihelich@ecm-inc.com.

Scent-sational new business Farmington resident Lori Cole’s business, Illuminations, offers a variety of scented items for sale by Jody Peters SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Follow your nose all the way to 431 Third St. in downtown Farmington and enter the world of Illuminations. On Nov. 25, Lori Cole opened her latest business venture. The store sells handmade soaps and candles, bath bombs and jewelry. According to Cole, all of those scented items give the store its own unique appeal. “When you walk in, it smells amazing. And I don’t have to do a thing; it does it all by itself,â€? Cole said. At just under 300 square feet, the shop is small, but Cole originally bought the space with her existing business, a wedding planning service, in mind. She had the idea to keep her inventory for that business in the back and sell other products in the front end of the store. “I’m always complaining we don’t have enough stuff in Farmington, so I figured, well, I can’t really complain if I have this little storefront and I don’t do something with it. ‌ I needed to come up with something that was small enough — (but) that we could carry a large enough selection to have it be interesting for a customer,â€?

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Illuminations offers candles, bath bombs, handmade soaps and jewelry. The store opened in downtown Farmington on Nov. 25. Cole said. She added that she has a personal affinity for candles, and her 13-yearold daughter loves bath bombs, so it seemed like a good all-around fit. Cole also decided to keep the name Illuminations from her wedding planning business to keep everything consistent. Cole also noted that she isn’t looking to encroach on any other businesses in the area. Her “littlest bath bomb shop in the world,� as she calls it, is separate from those other local stores.

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“We really try not to ‌ compete with Janie up at Market-on Oak and Urban Revival — they kind of have that niche covered for this area. And ‌ the size of the space that I have, having been to some of the Lush stores and stuff, they’re pretty tiny too,â€? Cole said. With increasing numbers of people shopping online, Cole said that there are some challenges with opening a physical store. However, she explained that it makes sense to buy her goods in-person simply because of the scent-

oriented nature of the products. “You can buy bath bombs online, but you can’t touch them and see them and smell them and know what they’re going to be like. ‌ If you order candles online, unless you really know the brands and you know it’s what you like, it’s a little bit of a crapshoot what you’re going to get,â€? Cole said. “I feel like since everything we carry really does have the need to smell it and see it, it is a little easier to purchase this kind of thing in a brick-and-mortar store.â€?

Cole believes that brickand-mortar store will be attractive to Farmington residents in particular, because she tries “very hard to only work with small suppliers.� She thinks that idea of favoring smaller suppliers over big manufacturers is a value many Farmington residents share. “We’re working with these little mom-and-pop places that are custommaking these items, and in Minnesota as much as possible. I think makes it attractive to people, especially Farmington. It seems like Farmington, we really value that type of business and the small mom-and-pop type thing,� Cole said. Along with supporting small local businesses, Illuminations is also committed to helping raise funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund. “My daughter is a Type 1 diabetic, and so we donate 25 cents of every bath bomb that we sell to JDRF,� Cole said. The business is still young, but ultimately, Cole plans on listening to what her customers want to be successful. “If there’s a particular brand that seems to be really important to people here, or if there’s a particular type of item or

mineral salt, ‌ I want to change up the inventory enough that it makes sense for people to keep coming back to get different scents of bath bombs and handmade soaps and things like that,â€? Cole said. The vision for Illuminations, Cole said, is she wants it to be an “easy nobrainerâ€? that people think of as a possible alternative to larger chain stores. “I just want it to be that place where people think ‘My daughter has a birthday party and I don’t feel like running to Target, I can just run down there and grab a gift basket,’â€? Cole said. The store may not have been a long-term dream, seeing as she first got the idea in September, but Cole described the end result succinctly. “I know it’s a little random, but it’s really kind of fun.â€? Illuminations opened Nov. 25 and will have its ribbon-cutting on Dec. 15 at 1:30 p.m. More information about Cole’s store and her wedding planning business can be found at www.illuminationsbyloricole.com. Contact Jody Peters at jody.peters@ecm-inc.com.

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

ECM Editorial This is the fifth installment in an editorial series called The Changing Face of Minnesota. This year, the ECM Publishers Editorial Board is examining demographic changes and disparities in Minnesota that center around race, wealth, age, region and employment. 44 percent of rural Minnesotans are age 50 or older, according to the State Demographic Center. That compares to 32 percent of urban area residents who are age 50 or older. Democrats have proposed two years of tuition free community college and loan forgiveness for doctors who agree to practice in rural clinics and hospitals. Both sides of the aisle have touted the need for increased investment in infrastructure, an issue that resonates in outstate Minnesota which sees a greater need to maintain roads and bridges than to develop urban mass transit. Demographically, people in rural Minnesota usually have lower incomes than residents of Minneapolis, St. Paul and surrounding suburbs. This income disparity has had an impact on the tax base in rural locations. Lower home values as a result of declining populations has left a weakened tax base in outstate Minnesota. Challenges of finding adequate medical care and long-term and end-of-life care are becoming more and more difficult in rural Minnesota. Prior to this most recent election, Democratic control was centered within the metro counties. Republicans were swept into state power thanks to turnout from rural counties. Finding the common bonds between

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Letters Predictable opposition To the editor: If nothing else, the response of local Democrats to the mere mention of tax reform was predictable. On cue, they sprung forth with a deluge of worn out bumper sticker slogans. While their “tax cuts for the wealthy” complaints have a certain emotional appeal, they lack grounding in reason. Tax cuts will always “disproportionately” benefit those who pay taxes. It follows, therefore, that for the nearly half of Americans who pay no

income taxes, the benefits of income tax reform will primarily be indirect, in the form of stronger economic growth and opportunity. What is surprising is the Democrats’ sudden determination to protect provisions that for years they have derided as “loopholes” that “the wealthy” exploit to avoid paying “their fair share.” Yes, the tax reform bill Congress is finalizing eliminate “popular deductions” enjoyed by the 30 percent who itemize. But everyone benefits from doubling the standard deduction and in-

creasing child tax credits. Those “popular deductions” too deserve a closer look. Democrats are throwing their greatest fits over lost deductibility of State and Local Taxes (SALT). Currently, 90 percent of the benefits of deducting SALT accrue to the top 10 percent of income earners. Then there’s the hypocritical insistence on continued deductibility of mortgage interest for million dollar mansions and second homes, paired with opposition to a $10,000 cap on property tax deductions. If these aren’t loopholes for the wealthy, then there

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is no such thing. In any policy decision, there will be winners and losers. With tax reform, 2nd District U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis, and fellow Republicans have struck exactly the right balance. Their proposals make federal taxes simpler and fairer. They reduce rates for the vast majority of taxpayers. And they stand to unlock economic growth that means new opportunity for all. KYLE CHRISTENSEN Lakeville

Keep the medical expense deduction To the editor: I would like to support the U.S. House and Senate tax bills, but the bills have some serious problems. Perhaps the biggest drawback found in both bills is the removal of the deduction for out-ofpocket medical expenses. The GOP likes to

champion the new tax bills as being so great because they will allow many taxpayers to complete their taxes on a postcard. I didn’t think that many people even still filled out their taxes on paper and mailed them in. I thought the growing predominant trend was to file electronically. Regardless, I think most taxpayers will gladly put up with the little increase in complexity of calculating something like medical expense deductions if it means they will get to pay less in taxes. It seems like U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis and his fellow Republicans are trying to pull one over on their constituents by implying we the taxpayers are getting some great deal because we will be able to fill our taxes out on a postcard instead of going through all those pesky deduction calculations. As for the medical expense deductions, those can quickly exceed even the proposed increases in the standard deductions. As the baby boomer generation ages,

medical expenses they incur will likely increase substantially. So at a time in their life when they either need every penny to get by or would like to pass on something to their children, these retirees will find themselves having to fork over substantial amounts not only to providers and drug companies, but also to Uncle Sam. And as they do pass on any inheritance to the next generation, there will be that much less for their children. Isn’t it clever of Lewis and his fellow Republicans, that those heirs probably won’t realize that their inheritance is that much smaller than it otherwise would have been had medical deductions still been allowed, much less know the reason why their inheritance is smaller — because Lewis and his Republican cohorts didn’t think the prior generation deserved to be able to deduct their mounting medical bills. GLEN WALLACE Burnsville

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Oak Hills Elementary Student Council brought holiday cheer to The Fountains at Hosanna and Walker Methodist Highview Hills residents on Dec. 4 with caroling and conversation.

College News Minnesota State University, Mankato, fall graduates, from Elko New Market – Nathan Bruflodt, B.S., rec, parks & leisure services; from Lakeville – Maxwell Arsenault, B.S.E.E., electrical engineering; Benjamin Burk, M.S., educational leadership; Andrew Carbone, B.S., exercise science; Molly Grengs, B.S., gender & women’s studies; Geena Hardie, B.S., rec, parks & leisure services, cum laude; Benjamin Holinka, B.S., accounting; Jamie Hughes, B.S., psychology; Tia Jacoby, M.S., commu-

nication disorders; Marye MacFarland, B.S., applied organizational studies; Robert Pederson, B.S.E., general engineering, magna cum laude; Connor Sternberg, B.S., finance; Katelyn Sternberg, M.S., counseling and student personnel; Kayla Taylor, B.S., family consumer science; Ryan Trench, B.S., rec, parks & leisure services; Henry Wehlage, B.S., construction management. To submit college news items, email: reporter.thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

Seniors All Lakeville Area Active Adults events are held at Lakeville Heritage Center, 20110 Holyoke Ave. Call 952985-4620 for information. Monday, Dec. 18 – Yoga, 8:15 a.m.; Computer Tutoring, 9 a.m.; Interval Walking, 9:30 a.m.; Knitting Class, 9:30 a.m.; Wii Bowling, 10 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; SS Strength & Balance, 11 a.m.; SS Cardio & Strength, noon; Texas Hold ’em and Mahjong, 1 p.m.; Driver Safety Class (four-hour), 5:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19 – Dominoes & Poker, 9 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; XaBeat Lite, 10:30 a.m.; Party Bridge, noon; Bingo, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20 – Yoga, 8:15

a.m.; Poker & Hearts, 9 a.m.; Line Dancing, 9 a.m. to noon; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; SS Strength & Balance, 11 a.m.; Pinochle, noon; Cardio & Strength, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21 – Classic Voices Chorus, 9 a.m.; Interval Walking, 9:30 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; SS Strength & Balance, 11 a.m.; SS Cardio & Strength, noon; Euchre, Hand & Foot, noon; Quilting Group, 1 p.m.; Tai Chi, 1:30 p.m.; Zumba Gold, 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22 – Yoga, 8:15 a.m.; Poker, 9 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; 500 Cards, 11 a.m.; Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Social Painting, 1 p.m.

Lakeville Parks and Recreation will offer the following activities. Register at https://webtrac. lakevillemn.gov or call 952-985-4600. Nickelodeon Universe, Mall of America, Bloomington: Purchase all-day discount wristbands for $26 at the Lakeville Parks and Recreation office in City Hall, 20195 Holyoke Ave., or call 952-984-4600. Pick up tickets at City Hall. Country Heat Live, 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Lakeville South, 21135 Jacquard Ave.; 6 p.m. Fridays at Lakeville North, 19600 Ipava Ave. Low-impact, high-energy dance class set to country hits. First class is free. Call 952-9854600 or instructor Amanda Ewers, 515-460-5850, for more information. Music Together, several dates and time offered, Steve Michaud Park Community Building, 17100 Ipava Ave., Lakeville. Early childhood music and movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their accompanying adults. Registration required. Cost: $183 first child, $99 additional child. Learn to Skate Program, indoor skating lessons for ages 3 to adult. One-hour lessons are held Saturday mornings, Jan. 6-Feb. 24, at Hasse Arena, 8525 215th St., Lakeville. Several skating levels and time offered. Registration starts Dec. 16. Cost: $89 per session and $125 for PALS (Parent and Little Skater) level classes. Science Explorers – Musical Science, ages 3.56, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, Ritter Farm Park, 19300 Ritter Trail, Lakeville. Children who enjoy playing instruments and making their own music can make their own beautiful, yet scientific

music. Cost: $23. Science Explorers – Sloppy, Gooey Slimes, ages 6-11, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, Ritter Farm Park, 19300 Ritter Trail, Lakeville. Join Science Explorers for experiments that are icky, sticky and sloppy. Come prepared to have fun and get messy. Cost: $23. Climb Camps, ages 5-17, Dec. 26-29, Life Time Fitness, 18425 Dodd Blvd., Lakeville. Ages 5-11, 9:30 a.m. to noon; ages 12-17, 1-3:30 p.m. Cost: $130. Do not need to be a Life Time member to participate. On Belay, ages 16 and older, 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Dec. 20 and 27, Life Time Fitness, 18425 Dodd Blvd., Lakeville. Cost: $35 per session. Do not need to be a Life Time member to participate. Soccer Skills for Preschoolers, ages 3-5, 9:1510 a.m. Thursdays, Jan. 4-25, Ames Arena, 19900 Ipava Ave., Lakeville. Cost: $38. East Coast Swing, ages 17 and older, 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 8-Feb. 12, Heritage Center, 20110 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Classes start with beginner steps, then some harder steps. Cost: $72 per couple.

The Metropolitan Interfaith Council on Affordable Housing (MICAH), South Chapter, will host its annual breakfast with legislators on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Doors open at 7:15 a.m. with the program 7:30-9 a.m. at the Church of St. John Neumann, 4030 Pilot Knob Road in Eagan. Local state legislators and the public are invited. There will be some short presentations followed by conversations with legislators about housing and other topics. Conversations will be grouped by legislative districts. A continental breakfast will be served. For more information, call Kathy Groettum at 651-235-5213 or visit micah.org to register.

Christmas cantata in Burnsville Presbyterian Church of the Apostles in Burnsville presents its Christmas cantata, “The Angels’ Story,� 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 17. All are welcome. The church is at 701 E. 130th St., Burnsville. Call 952-890-7877 for more information.

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Business Calendar To submit items for the • Friday, Jan. 5, 7:30-9 Business Calendar, email: a.m., Legislative Breakfast, darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. The Commons on Marice, 1380 Marice Drive, Eagan. Apple Valley Chamber of Speaker: Matt Smith, Dakota Commerce events: County manager. Cost: $25 • Friday, Dec. 15, 11 a.m. members, $30 nonmembers; to noon, ribbon cutting, Mantra series pass, $160. RegistraBazaar, 14809 Granada Ave., tion required. Information: Kelli Apple Valley. Free. No RSVP Morgen at 651-288-9202 or required. kmorgen@dcrchamber.com. Burnsville Chamber of Commerce events: • Thursday, Jan. 4, 4:306:30 p.m., Business After Hours, Mediterranean Cruise Cafe, 12500 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Free to attend. Information: Tricia Andrews at tricia@burnsvillechamber.com.

Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce events: • Tuesday, Dec. 19, 8:209 a.m., Teacher Appreciation Breakfast, JFK Elementary. Information: Amy Green at amy@ lakevillechambercvb.org. • Wednesday, Dec. 20, 4:30-7 p.m., Young Professionals Ugly Sweater Party, Dakota County Regional Chart House, 11287 Klamath Chamber of Commerce Trail, Lakeville. Information: events: 952-469-2020 or info@lakevil-

lechamber.org. • Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2-3 p.m., Ambassador Anniversary Visits. Information: Shanen Corlett at 952-469-2020 or shanen@lakevillechambercvb. org. Business networking group events: • Leads to Referrals Chapter of BNI meets 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Vivo Kitchen, 15435 Founders Lane, Apple Valley. Information: Helen Peterson, 952-412-0265. • Sunrise Results meets Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. for networking and a 8-9 a.m. meeting at Vivo Kitchen, 15435 Founders Lane, Apple Valley. Information: Tom Van Delist, 612-325-7275.

Business Buzz Insurance company names surety executive, manager Burnsville-based Kraus-Anderson Insurance has promoted Kathy Dircz to vice president of surety and has hired Amy Burns as manager of surety. Dircz has more than 35 years of experience in the insurance industry. She previously served as KA Insurance’s manager of surety, a department she created in 1992. As vice president, she will oversee the department’s surety programs, including systems and procedures that improve client, agency and company relationships. Dircz earned her Certified Insurance Counselor designation and is the agency representative for the National Association of Surety Bond Producers and the Minnesota Surety Association. Burns was previously employed as vice president of surety with Wells Fargo. She has more than 25 years of experience in the surety industry working with national brokers representing contract and commercial clients. She also has managed teams through mergers, acquisitions and changes in technology platforms. Burns holds a CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter) and AFSB (Associate of Fidelity Surety Bonding), the highest designations in the industry. She is a member of the National Association of Surety Bond Pro-

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

Spectro Alloys upgrades facility Rosemount-based Spectro Alloys Corp announced a $5.5 million investment at its aluminum recycling facility to expand recycling capabilities and improve melting safety and efficiency. The project will be completed mid-2018, and includes a building addition and a new state-of-the-art furnace capable of melting a wide range of aluminum scrap types. The planned expansion has received support from the state’s Job Creation Fund, which provides a grant once investment and job creation goals are met. Spectro is now hiring 10 new full-time production and maintenance positions as a result of this expansion.

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District 196 Foundation has $150,000 goal to fund food program by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan District 196 Foundation is making a holiday-time push in an effort to reach its goal of raising $150,000 to help provide weekend food packages to 1,135 students whose families are in need. “It is not fun to see a student without enough food to eat,� said foundation director Bill Tschohl, of Apple Valley. “Beyond the

health issues, these young people who are students in School District 196 are unable to focus on school studies causing them to fall behind in their classes. “At this time of year, when we are planning to celebrate Christmas with our families and are busy shopping for gifts and preparing for great meals, it is even harder to think of even one student not enjoying good food and books to read at this time of year.�

Tschohl said that there are many great causes to support during this time of holiday giving, but says this one that fulfills basic needs for local families is close to home. “The program has strengthened relationships between the school and families who are so grateful for receiving the food,� Tschohl said. “This is so important.� Each year the foundation raises funds to cover the cost of provid-

ing weekend food packages to students through The Sheridan Story — a Minneapolis-based nonprofit that has developed a program in District 196 schools that identifies students in need and distributes food to them over the weekend. The foundation has garnered support from local businesses, service groups and individuals this year, but needs to raise thousands more to cover all the students identified.

It costs $130 per school year to provide one child a weekend bag of food each week. “Just think, if 13 residents each donated $10, we could feed one student for a year,� Tschohl said. The fundation consists of 12 directors, in addition to ex-officio members Superintendent Jane Berenz, Director of Finance and Operations Jeffrey Solomon and Director of Community Education Khia Brown.

Tax-deductible donations can be made to District 196 Foundation; include “The Sheridan Story� in the memo line and mail to Khia Brown, Director of Community Education, 15180 Canada Ave., Rosemount, MN 55068. Those people who have questions about making a donation or forming a business partnership with District 196 may call Brown at 651-423-7720 or Tschohl at 952-432-4615 or billtschohl@gmail.com.

Discovering The Mature Lifestyle

Don’t let hearing loss inhibit your travels Column inside

Travel & Adventure December 15, 2017

December Issue

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Travel & Adventure December Issue

Discovering The Mature Lifestyle December 15, 2017

Hearing loss shouldn’t keep seniors from traveling The Hearing Loss As- disability. But they’re sociation of America re- wrong. ports that two-thirds of The truth is that the Americans over 70 0 suffer with somee Guest form of hearing defcolumn icit. That’s most off us. Hearing loss is ... by Bob now the third mostt common health isRamsey sue in the country. Unfortunately, seniors and others affected ages 50, 60, 70, and bethink their travelling days yond are often prime are over because of their time for traveling. After

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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HOPE, from 1A businesses, movies theaters, the Minnesota Wild, Twins, Timberwolves and Gameworks at the Mall of America. “The whole idea is that families have something to look forward to and can get out and about without worrying about going to doctor visits. They are also surrounded by people that know what they’re going through,� Anderson said. Families can attend as many events as they choose. Anderson says

there are many who attend dozens of events every year, some who only attend one or two and some families that just enjoy staying connected through their updates. According to Anderson, Hope Kids purchased a suite at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul for families to have a safe place to attend events. Multiple families are able to attend concerts, games and any other event the Xcel is offering, while connecting with one another. “People look forward to those big events. It’s all about giving people hope and anticipation for their future,� Anderson said. “It provides an opportunity for Photo submitted families to connect and have that comChildren search for quarters hidden in sawdust at the an- munication, which is really important. A nual Suburban Adventure Walk and Run. lot of these families don’t have a lot of

extra income. That’s why a simple thing like a movie is amazing.� Anderson credits Tradition Companies to a lot of the nonprofit’s growth over the past 100 years. The company has played a role in the success and longevity with their fundraisers and willingness to give back to the community. ‘I’m really proud of all of our people. They’re all pretty passionate about giving back. We’ve made that a big emphasis in our company. It’s important that we all stop and realize how lucky we are and that as a company we give back to the community,� Enebak said. Contact Kayla Culver at kayla.culver@ ecm-inc.com.

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

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

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

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

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Sports Gymnastics: Panthers banged up, still ready to compete Defending Class AA champs must give several athletes time to heal by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Defending Class AA gymnastics champion Lakeville North doesn’t want to match last season’s accomplishments. The Panthers want to top them. And how would they do that, coming off a state title? By being not just the best team in Class AA, but the best in the state, period. “The goal is to go undefeated,” Panthers coach Teri Homan said. “Last year we were undefeated in our conference, won our section and won the state championship. But we were second in three invitationals, all to (reigning Class A champion) Detroit Lakes. We’ll see Detroit Lakes three times again this year, starting with the Brainerd Invite (Saturday).” But, going undefeated is a long-range goal. Of more immediate concern to the Panthers is getting healthy. Several gymnasts showed up for the start of high school team workouts nursing injuries they had from preseason training. In North’s season opener against Chanhassen on Dec. 5, “we probably had one-third of the varsity lineup out,” Homan said, “but we still scored two points higher than we did the same time last year.” After Jan. 1, Homan said the Panthers should be close to full strength. Goodlund, seniors Cali Berg and Delaney Gipp, and sophomore Rachel Steiner are the holdovers

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Delaney Gipp is one of the top returning gymnasts for a Lakeville North team seeking a second consecutive state Class AA championship. from the team North sent to the 2017 state Class AA meet, where the Panthers scored 149.325 points to unseat defending champion St. Cloud Tech. It was the Panthers’ 11th state title overall but the first since 2003. Steiner placed fifth and Gipp 28th in all-around at the 2017 state meet. Steiner added runner-up finishes on floor exercise and uneven bars, and a fourth on vault. Anna Altermatt, a Lakeville North sophomore who finished third in the all-around at the 2017 state meet, is not competing in high school gymnastics this season. Two varsity newcomers, eighth-graders Abby Sherman and Steph Merli, performed well under tough circumstances against Chanhassen, stepping in for injured returnees, Homan said. The coach said she expects to have three all-arounders in the

lineup and several others who will do one, two or three varsity events. “We’ve definitely had to tone things down in practice for the kids who have injuries,” the coach said. “But the skill level is high. We don’t think it will be long before we’re pretty healthy, and when that happens we’ll be fine.” But they can’t afford many more injuries as there are only 13 gymnasts on the team. The Lakeville gymnastics feeder program, which serves both high schools, recently has had more girls from the Lakeville South attendance area, Homan said. In the next couple of years there should be a few more girls coming North’s way, she added. Lakeville South, which finished about 5.5 points behind North at the 2017 Section 2AA meet, looms as the Panthers’ biggest rival in the section again.

Cougars hang on for victory

The Cougars have a number of returning gymnasts, including three that competed in the individual portion of the state meet in February. The Lakeville teams will compete at the Brainerd Invite on Saturday as well as the MGGOA Classic on Jan. 6 and the Lakeville North Invitational on Jan. 13. That’s before their South Suburban Conference meet Feb. 5 at Lakeville South. The rivalry with South simmers, as it does between the Lakeville teams in all sports. But North does not compete against Detroit Lakes in section and state meets, and the three invitationals they will attend together are the only chances for the Panthers to tend to what they see as unfinished business. “Our girls are hungry. They did not like losing to the same team three times last year,” Homan said. “They definitely want to

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State meet qualifier Kari Wenzel will be one of the gymnasts leading Lakeville South’s challenge to Lakeville North in the South Suburban Conference and Section 2AA. make up for that.”

Lakeville South

South is led by seniors Mykaela Doornbos, Ally Doornbos and Sarah O’Connell, and junior Kari Wenzel. The Doornbos sisters and Wenzel qualified individually for the 2017 state meet, with Wenzel and Mykaela Doornbos finishing fifth and eighth on balance beam. Ninth-grader Ania Kuznia is a returning allarounder and another ninth-grader, Abby Von Eschen, did some varsity events last season.

The Cougars, who last qualified for the state meet in 2008, will have to find a way to get past reigning Class AA champion Lakeville North to get there this year. But, with several talented returning gymnasts from a team that was ranked sixth in Class AA last season and plenty of depth, South might be ready to make a run. Lakeville South, which scored 145.35 points in its season-opening meet at Prior Lake on Saturday, Email Mike Shaughnessy at took on Rosemount in a mike.shaughnessy@ecmSouth Suburban Confer- inc.com. ence meet Tuesday and goes to the Brainerd Invite on Saturday.

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Lakeville South’s Zach Bauer pulls away from Apple Valley forward Blaise Cloutier during a South Suburban Conference boys hockey game Tuesday at Hasse Arena. The Cougars scored the first three goals, then held off an Apple Valley comeback to win 4-3. Jack Olsen had a goal and two assists and Bauer had one goal and one assist for the Cougars, who improved to 5-1 overall and 4-0 in the conference.

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

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

head coach at East Ridge High School and a former Eagan High School player. Former Eagan head coach Dave Fritze is the all-star game’s director. More than 90 of the state’s top high school seniors played. The South team took a 14-0 lead in the third quarter before the North rallied with two scores to tie the game. The South added two more touchdowns in the fourth quarter, including its last with two seconds remaining. Cretin-Derham Hall receiver Jaylen Newton was the South’s offensive MVP. Despite missing some time in the second half after injuring an ankle and having it examined and re-taped, he caught eight passes for 131 yards and two touchdowns. He also threw a 40-yard touchdown pass to Noah Budach of Owatonna on a fourth-down

play in the first quarter. The football game was part of a unique two-sport doubleheader for Apple Valley’s Rolland. Shortly after playing on the South offensive line in the allstar football game, he left for Hopkins High School to rejoin the Eagles basketball team for its game against Minneapolis North at the Breakdown Tip-Off Classic. Rolland had four points and five rebounds. Saturday was the 45th Minnesota high school all-star game and the second held at U.S. Bank Stadium. It also was the second to be held in December after being moved from the summer. More than 90 all-star game alumni have played or coached in the NFL or AFL, including two current Minnesota Vikings players, receiver Adam Thielen and fullback C.J. Ham.

The names might change, but Lakeville North’s blueprint for success doesn’t. Strong man-to-man defense and the ability to score inside and out were hallmarks of North boys basketball teams that qualified for the state tournament the last six years, and they have been evident in the first four games of the 2017-18 season, all Panther victories. “We had some new guys come in,” said Tyler Wahl, the Panthers’ only returning starter from a team that was 28-4 last season. “But we run the same stuff year to year, so when it’s their turn, they’re ready.” North, which last week was ranked 10th in Class 4A, had one-sided victories against Rochester Century, Woodbury and St. Cloud Tech in its first three games, then went on the road Tuesday and knocked off fifth-ranked Wayzata 76-64. Lakeville North is one of only two South Suburban Conference teams yet to lose a game; the other, Prior Lake, doesn’t play its first game until Saturday. The Panthers’ relative inexperience hasn’t been an issue so far. “We have kids who can shoot,” head coach John Oxton said. “We have good athletes and we’re pretty long, so we can run a lot of the same stuff ” as previous North teams. Wayzata ended North’s 2016-17 season with a 69-66 victory in the state

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Lakeville North junior Tyler Wahl goes to the basket against St. Cloud Tech at the Breakdown Tip-Off Classic at Hopkins High School. Class 4A quarterfinals. Both teams have undergone major changes since then – Wayzata graduated its top two scorers and Lakeville North has four new starters. Tuesday, the Panthers grabbed a lead in the first half and held off Wayzata in the second as four North players scored at least 11 points. Senior forward Tyler Lewko led North with 20 points. Wahl scored 18, junior forward Will Mostaert had 13 and junior guard Tommy Jensen added 11. In each of the victories, North’s defense has been stellar in the first half. Wayzata’s 24 first-half points are the most by a Panthers opponent in the first 18 minutes. “(Oxton) prides himself on defense, and that’s what we’re trying to do again this year,” said Wahl, a 6-foot-7 forward. “And we’ve been playing really good defense. We just need to work a little more on closing it out in the second half.”

North’s players had been advertised as good shooters and they have demonstrated that so far, averaging 78.5 points a game. “Ox preaches getting it inside and kicking it out for the three,” said senior guard Owen Blascziek, a Panthers captain along with Wahl and senior guard Spencer Fossey. “But when we’re in transition and we’re shooting the ball well, we like to pull up and shoot it.” Wahl was the Panthers’ third-leading scorer (9.2 average) last season. Senior guard Cole Andersen scored 16 points in North’s 71-42 victory over St. Cloud Tech on Saturday at the Breakdown TipOff Classic at Hopkins High School. Other players likely to be in North’s rotations include senior guard Collin Denk and junior forwards Tate Staloch and Eli Mostaert. The Panthers play host to Chaska at 7 p.m. Thursday.

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Suburbs prepare for NFL’s Super Bowl by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Although Minneapolis will be the staging grounds for one of the biggest sporting events in state history this February, the south metro will feel its aftershocks. Shayna Keanaaina, marketing manager with the Eagan Convention and Visitors Bureau, said although most Super Bowl events are taking place in both Minneapolis and St. Paul, the entire metro is buzzing with anticipation. “The whole Eagan hospitality community is definitely benefiting from having the Super Bowl close by,� Keanaaina said. “Restaurants, hotels, the Twin Cities Premium Outlet mall, the economic impact is huge for community.�

The area is essentially booked for Super Bowl weekend. There are a few hotels available as close as Chaska and Hastings, but the price is more than $400 per night. The Eagan Convention and Visitors Bureau is working on making sure visitors’ experience is positive. “We want to make sure the guests who stay here feel that warmth and sense of community, and hopefully come back to visit sometime,� Keanaaina said. Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee’s Stephanie Hall, senior marketing manager from Eagan, wants to get the message across that the North is a bold, fun place to visit and live.

Host committee members recognize that not all of the expected 1 million visitors to the Twin Cities are going to have a ticket to the game. US Bank Stadium holds approximately 66,000 people. But, plenty of NFL fans will likely come to the Twin Cities area to be “a part of the excitement,� Hall said. “Not everyone has the resources to go to the actual game, but Super Bowl LIVE, the NFL Experience, both of those are an opportunity to come and share in the excitement of the Super Bowl,� said Michael Howard, host committee communications director. “You don’t need a ticket to the game to do that.� Super Bowl LIVE will

take place during 10 days on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. It’s free and open to the public. Events include live concerts, national broadcasts and food. Performers include many Twin Cities artists such as Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the Revolution, Morris Day and the Time, the Suburbs, Mint Condition, Soul Asylum, Sounds of Blackness, New Power Generation, the Jayhawks, Bob Mould and more. Each night, Native American groups from across Minnesota will “drum down the sun,� Hall said. Hall said there could be more surprises in the mix. Tickets also recently went on sale for the Super Bowl Experience Jan. 27-

Feb. 3 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Highlights include autographs from NFL players, memorabilia displays, clinics, play zone, NFL shop, Lombardi Trophy photo opportunities and an NFL virtual reality experience, “Both of those activities are open for people who live here,� Hall said. If venturing north to Minneapolis is too far for south metro residents, there is also a pop-up club at Mystic Lake in Prior Lake as well as activities at the Mall of America. Mall of America is going to feature radio row, where several national shows will be broadcasting. “Folks can come and see live interviews with celebrities,� Howard said.

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

New leader installed at armory

Military Academy’s Officer Candidate School in March 1989. He has commanded at the company, battalion and brigade level. Corell has served as the deputy commanding general-maneuver for the 34th Infantry Division and served recently as the deputy commander, NATO Multinational Division Southeast, Bucharest, Romania. The 34th Infantry Division is coming to the end of its centennial year, celebrating 100 years of service. The Red Bulls are preparing for deployment to Kuwait in the fall of 2018.

Contact Andy Rogers at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

News Briefs Lakeville North junior wins writing contest Jessica Mrosla of Farmington, a junior at Lakeville North High School, is the gold medal winner of the annual Voice of Democracy contest sponsored by Farmington’s VFW Post 7662. Anna Urbach, also of Farmington, a freshman at Farmington High School, is the silver medal winner. “This year’s theme was ‘American History: Hope for the Future.’ We had almost 100 participants,� VFW Post 7662 Cmdr. Ron Ersfeld said. The winners received their award certificates and medals plus checks for $150 and $100 at a reception held at the VFW Post headquarters in Farmington on Dec. 12. Mrosla is the daughter of Nate and Laurie Mrosla and will compete at the VFW district level. “We’ve received notification that Jessica is a fi-

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Voice of Democracy is an annual nationwide scholarship program sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and annually provides more than $2.3 million in scholarships. nalist at district level but we won’t know if she won until announcement at the Jan. 6 District 2 event in Wells, Minnesota,� Ersfeld said. Farmington’s VFW Post 7662 is one of 38 posts in District 2. There are nine VFW districts in Minnesota for a total of 278 posts. Each of the nine districts selects a winner to compete for the state title. The state winner then

competes at the national level. Voice of Democracy is an annual nationwide scholarship program sponsored by the VFW. It is an audio-essay contest for high school students in grades 9-12. The program annually provides more than $2.3 million in scholarships. The first-place winner, who competes with all the first-place VFW Department (state)

winners, receives a $30,000 scholarship. Besides competing for the top scholarship prize, as well as other national scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $16,000, each state first-place winner receives an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., in March. The program is endorsed by the National Association of Secondary School Principals and is designed to foster patriotism by allowing students the opportunity to voice their opinion in a three- to five-minute essay based on an annual theme selected by the VFW commanderin-chief and announced in May of each year. For more information about next year’s contest, contact Frank Siegler at the VFW Post 7662 at post7662@gmail.com, 952-250-5533 or fns@ franksiegler.co

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

Potluck The Easter Job Transitions Group will hold its Christmas potluck Tuesday, Dec. 19. All alumni of the group are expected to attend. The group meets 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Easter Lutheran Church – By the Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan.

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5510 Full-time ADMIN ASST/ A/P CLERK FULL TIME We have an imm. opening for a FT Admin. Asst. & A/P Clerk at our business office in Edina. Must be self-motivated, well organized, possess good written, oral and customer service skills. Must be detail oriented and have good problem solving ability. Training and/or exp. in A/P pref’d. Training and / or exp. in HR helpful. This position will provide support to A/P, HR, other dept’s, and will have resp’s in the areas of office supply, equip. mgmt, record keeping and other projects as needed. M – F 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Office is on bus line. Benefits include employer sponsored insurance, tuition allow., employer flex and 401(k) savings and profit sharing plans. 3 weeks / yr vac. to start. Submit resumes with ref’s to careers@mropa.com or apply online at http://www.mropa.com/ employment-opportunities/

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SunThisweek.com Facilities Manager, Faith Covenant Church, Burnsville. Position sees to facility needs and routine maintenance, including cleaning, weekly set up/ tear down, security, and minor handyman tasks. Daytime position is 32 hours with coverage SunThur. 3-5 years experience required with ability to manage staff and volunteers. Benefits negotiable. Send resume to info@ faithcovenant.org.

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Teachers & Assistant Teachers New Horizon Academy is now accepting applications! Must be lead teacher qualified under MN Rule 3. Previous experience & 2-4 year degree in ECE or related field. 401K, health, dental and life insurance, a positive and rewarding work environment and much more! For more info contact Kim at: 612-7494128 or apply online: www. newhorizonacademy.net/ careers E.O.E

New Horizon Academy in EAGAN & LAKEVILLE are now accepting applications! Must be lead teacher qualified under MN Rule 3. Previous experience & 2-4 year degree in ECE or related field. 401K, health, dental and life insurance, a positive and rewarding work environment and much more! For more information contact Kim at: 612-749-4128 or apply online: www.new horizonacademy.net/ careers E.O.E

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5520 Part-time Delivery / Warehouse PT position for organized multi-tasker with attention to detail. Pull orders, load & unload trucks, deliver to job sites. Requires valid driver’s lic. Apply in person from 8am-4pm:

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** School VAN DRIVERS** Start & End at HOME Driving OUR VAN! PT $15-$17 per hour + 3.5 weeks of PTO after your first year. 651-203-8149, Michelle

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Now Hiring!! Lakeville, MN. Full time warehouse positions available. Excellent benefits package & competitive pay! Order Pullers Receiving Clerks Entry level - No experience needed Climate controlled warehouse - Daytime hours

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Midwest Veterinary Supply is an equal opportunity employer.

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New car fire simulator trains area firefighters Flint Hills makes donation to Dakota County Fire Chiefs Association by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

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

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Firefighters demonstrate how a new car fire simulator will help train Minnesota’s departments on how to contain a vehicle fire. as firefighters learned how “Many people learn to handle a vehicle fire and better by seeing and doturned the fire off when ing and by going through complete. experiences,� said Geoff

On Nov. 15, 125 people came together to support, celebrate, and raise money and awareness for the work being done by Scott Carver Dakota Community Action Partnership. At this first Give Where You Live Gala, over $13,000 was raised to fund CAP’s more than 20 programs and services. Attendees donated to support CAP’s food shelf, early childhood education, senior nutrition, meals on wheels, crisis nursery, housing, and emergency services. The next day, Give to the Max, CAP received almost $10,000 in donations. These events kicked off CAP’s yearend Give Where You Live campaign, which runs through Jan. 31. These donations, and all the donations throughout the year, allow CAP to continue to help families and individuals in need and fight poverty in the southwest metro area. CAP Agency recently helped a man who had been homeless and living in a tent for the past three years sign a lease for a home. With tears in his eyes, the man held

the environment and for the safety of the firefighter,� Scott said. Judy Thill, Inver Grove Heights fire chief, said the amount of toxic smoke going into the environment is incredible while a vehicle burns. “(The simulator) burns clean propane,� Thill said. Unlike a real vehicle, training can be stopped while firefighters are coached and then pick up again with the same intensity, Thill said. “With a real car, you can’t really start (the fire) up again,� Thill said. Members of the Dakota County Fire Chiefs Association thanked Flint Hills Resources for its donation. “We can’t afford some of these things out of our

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Glasrud, refinery vice president and manufacturing manager. Flint Hills Resources donated the simulator and plans to host free training session for law enforcement across the state. Fire departments often trained using real vehicles. “We needed a better way, a safer way, and more environmentally friendly way to do this,� said Ed Steele, fire chief at Flint Hills Resources. Mike Scott, Eagan fire chief, said in his 37 years in the fire services, they’ve burned several houses and cars for training, which isn’t the healthiest for his workforce or the environment. He said cancer is a leading cause of death for firefighters. “This is a great prop for

his keys and smiled. CAP staff asked him what he was going to do first. “Take a long, hot shower, shave, and wash my clothes,� he said. “CAP Agency serves about 12,000 households each year in Scott, Carver, and Dakota counties. It can come as a surprise to people that the numbers are that sweeping,� said CAP Executive Director Joe Vaughan. More information about CAP and its work can be found at www.capagency. org Donations can be made at www.capagency.org/donate.

Mental health support group in Burnsville A NAMI Connection free peer support group for adults recovering from a mental illness meets 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays in Room 15 at Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road E., Burnsville. The group is sponsored by NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Trained facilitators who are also in recovery lead NAMI Connection groups. For more information, contact Lyn at 612-749-5408, or call 651-6452948.

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to Schneiderman’s but he also has different symptoms that others with Parkinson’s could have. According to Schneiderman, all of the symptoms and facts about Parkinson’s in the book are factual. He also recognizes that not one case of Parkinson’s is the same. “When you see one case of Parkinson’s, you see one case of Parkinson’s,� he said. The fact that Schneiderman and his main character have Parkinson’s and they both grew up on the Iron Range of Minnesota are the only similarities the two share. Schneiderman adds that there is going to be a little of yourself in anything you write. “There are things I have in the book that weren’t intentionally related to myself. I don’t think you can write a book and not have that happen,� he said. Schneiderman’s symptoms first showed up in his left arm. It went limp and started developing pain. He also experiences pain in his hands, legs and neck. He adds that if you didn’t know he had Parkinson’s already, you wouldn’t be able to tell. “That’s how I like it,� he said. He acknowledges the more commonly known

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Larry Schneiderman’s debut novel “Nobody Knows: What We Sweep Under the Carpet.� The book focuses on a man who is living his day-to-day life with Parkinson’s disease. symptoms, such as shaking hands, short steps while walking, unable to move arms or legs and sudden movements. He also discusses the lesser known symptoms, such as a weakened sense of smell and trouble swallowing. He jokes his wife used to tease him about his lack of smell and was surprised to find out almost everyone he has talked to with Parkinson’s has had the same symptom. He is currently searching for someone with the same symptoms as him but has only come across two women with similar but not identical symptoms.

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own city budget, so having this resource available to us within our community is exceptional,� Thill said. In 2014, Flint Hills donated a kitchen fire prevention trailer to the Dakota County Fire Chief Association to help train firefighters as well as the public on how to properly put out a kitchen fire. The Pine Bend refinery is located west of Highway 52 in Rosemount and produces transportation fuel for use throughout the Midwest. It produces most of Minnesota’s gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel and propane. Contact Andy Rogers at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Schneiderman keeps on top of his regimen of medication and working out twice a week until exhaustion. Spinning class at the local LA Fitness is his go-to exercise. “I think it’s helped me. I also take boxing lessons, which help with the footwork. I try to take wider strides and talk louder when I think about it. Then I feel better about it,� he said. There is no known cause for Parkinson’s and Schneiderman thinks there hasn’t been a “whole lot of progress trying to find the cause.� He acknowledges there has been progress in the medication as well as other treatments to help manage the symptoms. Schneiderman is currently the CEO of Schneiderman Furniture. In January, he sold the company to his son Jason Schneiderman after six years of working with the disease. Schneiderman originally bought the store with his brother Russ from their parents in the 1970s. The store started as a small grocery and hardware store in northern Minnesota. It evolved into a furniture store in the 1960s and the brothers expanded the store to six locations. “After working as CEO for over 40 years, I could count the number of bad days I had at work on one hand. I loved the job. I loved the customers and loved the employees,� he said. Schneiderman spent the past two years writing his current novel. His first book, “Call of the Couch: A Family’s Love Affair with its Business. Schneiderman’s Furniture,� won first place in the Midwest Book Awards and Axiom Business Book Award competitions in 2015. “I think I’ve been hearing a lot of positive comments and getting positive reviews. I’m looking forward to hearing more. It was a great experience to write it and I’m proud of the book,’ he said. Contact Kayla Culver at kayla.culver@ecm-inc.com.

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New process proposed for harassment complaints House rules would change under bipartisan plan by Jonathan Avise SESSION DAILY

A bipartisan pair of lawmakers has unveiled proposed changes to House rules that would alter how the institution handles accusations of sexual harassment. Rep. John Lesch, DFLSt. Paul, and Rep. Marion O’Neill, R-Maple Lake, said Monday their aim is to institute a clear, fair process for dealing with allegations of sexual harassment against House members — and one that avoids any whiff of partisanship, or that appears to unfairly protect elected of-

ficials. The proposal follows a string of allegations of sexual harassment leveled against two legislators in recent weeks. Former Rep. Tony Cornish, R-Vernon Center, resigned earlier this month, and Sen. Dan Schoen, DFL-St. Paul Park, is set to formally resign this week, after accusations of inappropriate conduct. “This workplace has to be a safe place,� O’Neill said during a news conference announcing the proposed measures. “That’s our No. 1 goal.� Lesch and O’Neill’s proposed rule changes

would expedite the investigation process when allegations are reported, provide confidentiality to complainants, and would ensure due process protections are afforded to all parties involved in a complaint. The leaders of both House caucuses would be automatically notified of a sexual harassment or discrimination complaint when it is filed, whether by a fellow House member, member of the public, lobbyist or executive branch official. “It’s clear the current mechanisms to address this behavior aren’t suffi-

cient to ensure legislators, staff, lobbyists and others can carry out their duties in an environment free from harmful behaviors,� Lesch said in a statement. Under current House rules, the only official way for individuals to seek redress for alleged inappropriate conduct is through an ethics committee process that Lesch and O’Neill say often goes nowhere and has no clear timetable. After filing a written, specific complaint with both the House majority and minority leaders, their proposal would require the issue be referred to the

House Ethics Committee within seven days. Other deadlines would include: • a nonpublic probable cause hearing before the committee within 30 days; • a public contested hearing on the merits of the complaint no later than 60 days after the probable cause hearing; and • a disposition and ruling must be filed by the committee chair within 90 days of receiving the initial complaint. Lesch and O’Neill said the proposed changes will be offered as an amendment on the House Floor

when the 2018 session convenes Feb. 20. The lawmakers said their proposal, while also providing a clear path forward, would offer both parties in a complaint a fair process for addressing the allegations. In a highly politicized environment like the Legislature, O’Neill said, ensuring due process for both parties would assure allegations don’t become “political weapons.� More Session Daily stories are online at www.house.leg. state.mn.us/SessionDaily.

County to sue drug companies, distributors for deceptive practices The Dakota County Board of Commissioners today approved initiating a lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies and distributors over negligence and unfair trade practices, including aggressive, fraudulent marketing of prescription opioid painkillers, which has fueled opioid drug addiction and strained public resources in Dakota County and across Minnesota and the country in dealing with the epidemic. “Companies that manufacture, distribute and market these drugs are causing a cycle of destruction in Dakota County,� said Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom. “Much of the methamphetamine and heroin addiction we see begins with opioid use. When a person can no longer obtain opioids from a prescription, the user often turns to illegal street drugs such as meth, which is the most prosecuted illegal drug in Dakota County. This path of destruction includes death, hospitalizations, destroyed families, workplace productivity losses

Jim Tim Leslie Backstrom and overloaded public services working to combat this critical health and safety crisis.� The Dakota County lawsuit will seek changes in pharmaceutical marketing practices for opioids, preventative public education, training of non-health care professionals to expand ability to stop the crisis as well as monetary relief for Dakota County including compensatory and punitive damages for the tax dollars spent each year to combat the opioid public health crisis. The national firm of Motley Rice has been retained to represent Dakota County and will work with the Twin Cities firm of Briol & Benson on a contingent fee basis. The law firms will only receive compensation and reimbursement of costs if the lawsuit is successful.

Opioids are pain-reducing medications such as oxycodone, fentanyl and morphine also known under brand names such as OxyContin, Percocet and Vicodin. These medications were created to treat severe short-term pain. However, irresponsible and fraudulent marketing campaigns by the pharmaceutical industry touted opioids as safe, non-addictive pain relievers that could be safely used longterm by those with chronic pain conditions. These deceptive claims led to physicians, patients, health care providers and health care payers perceiving opioids as a safe, non-addictive treatment for most patients dealing with chronic pain. In 2015, there were more than 33,000 deaths nationally from opioid overdoses, and opioid overdoses have quadrupled since 1999, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Minnesota, 395 residents died from opioid-involved drug overdoses in 2016, an 18 percent increase over 2015, when 336 people

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resources such as health care, criminal justice, first responders, public safety, and social services,� said Slavik. “The deceptive marketing of pharmaceutical companies and distributors and the destruction it is inflicting physically, socially and financially must stop, and that is why it is imperative that Dakota County advance this lawsuit.� According to the CDC, the overall financial toll nationally is at least $78.5 billion due to increased health care and substance abuse treatment costs, public sector health care costs and criminal justice costs.

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dent. Eagan citizen Gabriella Garry spoke to the board with concerns about the frequency of radon testing in district buildings. Motion by Coulson, seconded by Schutte and carried with a 6-0 vote to approve consent items: board meeting minutes; investments; summary of claims; gifts totaling $36,530.43; grants totaling $112,397; fuel purchase; sanitary maintenance chemicals and supplies for 2017-19; personnel separations, leaves of absence and new staff; student teacher agreements; employee agreement, and Transition Plus school calendar for 2018-19. Reports were given on enrollment projections, 2016-17 World’s Best Workforce Report Summary and the 2016-17 Achievement and Integration Progress Report. The Fiscal Year 2016-17 Audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and middle school and high school course revisions for 2018-19 were presented as new business. The board will act on these proposals at the December 11 regular School Board meeting. Motion by Roseen, seconded by Schutte and carried with a 6-0 vote to approve the remaining contracts for the additions and renovations to Rosemount High School totaling $2,105,237. Motion by Schutte, seconded by Albright and carried with a 6-0 vote to approve a collective bargaining agreement with the Support Staff Association. Motion by Isaacs, seconded by Albright and carried with a 6-0 vote to approve the resolution canvassing the returns of votes of the November 7, 2017 school district election. Motion by Schutte, seconded by Roseen and carried with a 6-0 vote to approve the resolution authorizing issuance of certificates of election and directing the school district clerk to perform other election-related duties. Motion by Schutte, seconded by Isaacs and carried with a 6-0 vote to approve a resolution declaring November 13-17 as District 196 Clerical and Secretarial Employee Appreciation Week. Motion by Coulson, seconded by Albright and carried with a 6-0 vote to approve a resolution declaring November 13-17 as District 196 Maintenance Support Employee Appreciation Week. Berenz reported that parents and district administrators met to discuss education of students with dyslexia in response to parent concerns presented at the October 23 board meeting. She also reported that district administrators met with Apple Valley High School students to get feedback on their experiences in high school, including successes and challenges. Administrators plan to meet with other student groups throughout the year. She congratulated Art Coulson, Mike Roseen and Craig Angrimson on winning the School Board election. She also thanked Gary Huusko for his dedicated service on the board. Motion by Roseen, seconded by Albright and carried with a 6-0 vote to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek, Lakeville Sun Thisweek, Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek December 15, 2017 765586

LEGAL NOTICES EUREKA TOWNSHIP ELECTION FILING NOTICE Affidavits of candidacy for the Eureka Township Annual Election to be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 will be accepted by the Town Clerk Tuesday, January 2, 2018 until Tuesday, January 16 at 5:00 p.m. The offices to be elected: r 4VQFSWJTPS 1PTJUJPO GPS B three year term. r 4VQFSWJTPS 1PTJUJPO GPS B three year term &VSFLB 5PXO )BMM $FEBS "WFOVF 'BSNJOHUPO ./ Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Office will be open until 5:00 p.m. on January 16, 2018. Mira Broyles, Clerk 1PTUJOH %BUF 1VCMJTIFE JO UIF -BLFWJMMF 4VO 5IJTXFFL %FDFNCFS

CREDIT RIVER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF FILING FOR TOWNSHIP ELECTION PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given to qualified voters of Credit River Township, Scott County, State of Minnesota that filing for Town Offices will be held for a two week period beginning on January 2, 2018. Affidavits of Candidacy shall be filed with the Town Clerk, Karen Donovan, from January 2, 2018 - January 16, 2018, at the Credit River Town Hall located at 18985 Meadow View Blvd, Prior Lake, MN 55372, during Township business hours, Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m.-noon, or by appointment M-F. Please direct any questions you may have regarding this to 952-440-5515. Filing will close January 16, 2018 at 5 p.m. Additional staff hours will be provided this day for this purpose, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Filing fee $2 (by check only) Offices to be filled at the March 13, 2018 Annual Election are: Supervisor, Seat A, for a three (3) year term Supervisor, Seat D, for a three (3) year term Candidates will be required to file for one of the open seats. Submitted by: /s/ Karen Donovan Clerk-Credit River Township Published in the Lakeville Sun Thisweek December 15, 2017 765122

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tion. “Our jails are filled with people who are committing crimes in Dakota County to feed their addiction, but we cannot arrest our way out of this problem,� said Leslie. “The drivers of this public health and safety crisis are the pharmaceutical companies and distributors who are feeding off of people’s pain and harming them, their families, their workplaces and fueling increased crime in our county.� Dakota County Board Chair Mike Slavik says the impact of opioid epidemic doesn’t stop at the human toll. “This epidemic is substantially straining public

Notice is hereby given to qualified voters of New Market Township, Scott County, Minnesota that filing for the Annual Township Election to be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, will be accepted for the following offices. One (1) Supervisor for a three (3) year term. (Seat 1) One (1) Supervisor for a three (3) year term. (Seat 5) Affidavit of Candidacy will be accepted at the Township Hall, 8950 230th St E Lakeville, Mn 55044 by appointment with the Town Clerk, Telephone 952 461 2333. Filings will be held for a two week period beginning Tuesday January 2, 2018 at 8:00 AM and ending Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 5:00 PM. The filing fee is $2.00. LeRoy Clausen, Clerk New Market Township Published in the Lakeville Sun Thisweek December 15, 22, 2017 764781

This is a summary of the Intermediate School District 917 Regular School Board Meeting on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, with full text available for public inspection on the district website at www. isd917.k12.mn.us or the District Office at 1300 145th Street East, Rosemount, MN 55068. The meeting was called to order at 5:01 PM. Board members present: Dick Bergstrom, Jill Lewis, Byron Schwab, Russ Rohloff, Wendy Felton, Melissa Sauser, Vanda Pressnall, and administrators were present. Absent: Bob Erickson and DeeDee Currier. Good news reports were presented. The following Consent Agenda items were approved: minutes, personnel, donations, bills to be paid, wire transfers and the investment report. Recommended actions approved: 917 Audit for 2016-2017. Taylor Thomas was awarded the 917 Teacher of the Fall Quarter and Amber Minick was the 917 Employee of the Fall Quarter. Closed session at 5:52 PM to discuss negotiations. Adjournment at 6:31 PM. Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek, Lakeville Sun Thisweek, Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek December 15, 2017 764806

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

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 196 MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 2017 This is a summary of the November 13, 2017 School Board meeting. The full text is available for public inspection at www.district196. org, at the District Office, or by standard or electronic mail. The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. at Dakota Ridge School, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Albright, Coulson, Isaacs, Magnuson, Roseen, Schutte and Supt. Berenz. Absent: Huusko. Motion by Roseen, seconded by Schutte and carried with a 6-0 vote to approve the agenda. Students and staff were recognized by the board and superinten-

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

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

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

In Memory

In Loving Memory

Glen “Bob” Polinder 5/3/36 - 12/19/14 It has been three years. God has you in His keeping, We have you in our hearts. Miss you, love you forever! Nila, Glenna, Robert, Gregg & Families

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

family calendar To submit items for the Family Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. Saturday, Dec. 16 Eagan Market Fest, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Oasis Room. Information: https://www. cityofeagan.com/marketfest. Antique appraisal, 1-4 p.m., Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Free. Participant registration required for appraisal (https://www.co.dakota. mn.us/libraries). Limit one item per person. Spectators welcome. Movies in the Outfield – “The Mighty Ducks,” 7 p.m., Savage Sports Center, 13450 Dakota Ave., Savage. Free. Bring a lawn chair or blankets. Sponsored by the cities of Savage and Burnsville. Sunday, Dec. 17 Holiday Skate with Santa, 1:30-3 p.m., Schmitz-Maki Arena, 114 W. Spruce St., Farmington. Free with a food shelf donation. Information: Farmington Parks and Recreation, 651-280-6960. Monday, Dec. 18 Family law clinic, 1-4 p.m., Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. Receive a free 30-minute consultation from a volunteer attorney regarding family law matters such as divorce, child custody, child support, visitation, paternity issues, spousal maintenance and domestic abuse. This clinic is a joint program of Legal Assistance of Dakota County, the Dakota County Family Court and the Dakota County Law Library. Call 952-891-7135 to schedule an appointment. Tuesday, Dec. 19

Consumer law clinic, 1-4 p.m., Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. Get help with consumer law matters such as debt collection, garnishment, credit issues, foreclosures, contracts and conciliation court with a free 30-minute consultation from a volunteer attorney. This clinic is a joint program of Legal Assistance of Dakota County, the Dakota County Family Court and the Dakota County Law Library. Call 952431-3200 for more information and to schedule an appointment.

walks. Recovery International, 3 p.m. Tuesdays at Mary, Mother of the Church (Room 9), 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. Park in lower lot. Self-help group for depression, anxiety, fears, panic attacks, anger and more. Information: Rita at 952-890-7623 or www.recoveryinternational.org. Al-Anon Finding Hope Beginners Group, 9:3010:30 a.m. Saturdays at Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. Troubled by someone’s drinking? Al-Anon can help. More information: al-anon-alateen-msp. org.

Thursday, Dec. 21 Skate with Santa, 6-8 p.m., Neill Park, 13501 Upton Blood drives The American Red Ave., Burnsville. Free. Cross will hold the following blood drives. Call Friday, Dec. 22 CROSS (1Beginner snowshoe- 1-800-RED ing, 3-4:30 p.m., Cleary Lake 800-733-2767) or visit red Regional Park, Prior Lake. crossblood.org to make an Equipment provided. If no appointment or for more insnow, participants will hike formation. • Dec. 16, 10 a.m. to 4 instead. Ages 8 and older. Cost: $5. Reservations re- p.m., The Salon by InStyle/ JC Penney, Burnsville Cenquired at 763-559-6700. ter, 14301 Burnhaven Drive, Burnsville. Ongoing • Dec. 16, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eagan parkrun, a free weekly timed 5K run, 9 a.m. Eagan Community Center, Saturdays at Thomas Lake 1501 Central Parkway, EaPark, 4350 Thomas Lake gan. • Dec. 18, 12-5 p.m., Best Road, Eagan. Rain or shine. To get a time recorded and Western Premier Nicollet Inn, stored online, register at 14201 Nicollet Ave., Burnswww.parkrun.us/register and ville. • Dec. 19, 11 a.m. to 5 bring your barcode with you. Information: www.parkrun.us/ p.m., Culver’s, 15225 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. eagan. • Dec. 20, 11 a.m. to 5 Emotions Anonymous, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays at p.m., Culver’s, 3445 O’Leary SouthCross Community Lane, Eagan. • Dec. 21, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Church, 1800 E. County Road 42 (at Summit Oak Drive), Dunn Brothers, 15265 GalaxApple Valley. EA is a 12-step ie Ave., Apple Valley. • Dec. 22, 12-6 p.m., Desprogram for those seeking emotional health. All are wel- tiny Christian Church, 12119 come. Information: http:// 16th Ave., Burnsville. www.emotionsanonymous. o rg / o u t - o f - t h e - d a r k n e s s -

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

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

$12 for seniors age 60 and older. Information: LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com or 952985-4640. “Nguyen Ngoc Ngan 25 Nam,” a Vietnamese variety show, 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 25, Mystic Lake, Prior Lake. Tickets: $18 and $27 in advance, $23 and $32 day of show. Information: 952-4966563 or mysticlake.com. Lightwire Theater’s “A Very Electric Christmas,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $30$75 at the box office, 800982-2787 and Ticketmaster. com. Workshops/classes/other Goswami Yoga classes: Barre, 5-6 p.m. Tuedays, Jan. 16-Feb. 20, $55 (six classes), Diamondhead Education Center, Burnsville; Aromatherapy Yoga, 5-6 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 4-Feb. 8, $55 (six classes), Diamondhead; Yoga at Angry Inch, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, $15. Information: www.goswamiyoga. com. Creative dance classes, ages toddler to 7, Ballet Royale Minnesota in Lakeville. Information: balletroyalemn.org or 952-898-3163. Yoga wind down class is the first Thursday of the month at Precision and Flow Pilates, 13708 County Road 11, Burnsville. Information: www.preci sionandflowpilates.com. Oil painting workshop with Dan Petrov Art Studio for six consecutive Thursdays, 4-7 p.m., 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Preregister by phone at 763-8432734. Drawing & Painting (adults and teens) with artist Christine Tierney, classes 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, River Ridge Studios, 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Information: www.christinetierney.com, 612-210-3377. Brushworks School of Art Burnsville offers fine art education through drawing and painting. Classes for adults and teens. Information: Patricia Schwartz, www.Brushworks SchoolofArt.com, 651-2144732. Soy candle making classes held weekly in Eagan near 55 and Yankee Doodle. Call Jamie at 651-315-4849 for dates and times. $10 per person. Presented by Making Scents in Minnesota. Line dance lessons, 1:30-4 p.m. Mondays, Apple Valley American Legion, 14521 Granada Drive. Information: Marilyn at 651-4637833. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn. gov, 952-985-4640. Rosemount History Book Club meets 6:30-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Robert Trail Library. Information: John Loch, 952-255-8545 or jjloch@charter.net. SouthSide Writers, Saturday workgroup for aspiring writers, offering critique, submission and manuscript preparation information, support and direction, 10 a.m. to noon, Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Information: 651-688-0365. Dakota Speakers Toastmasters meets 6-7 p.m. Mondays at Apple Valley Ecumen Seasons Learning Center. Information: http://dakota.toast mastersclubs.org/.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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