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The annual celebration Holiday on Main took place Dec. 1. The Heritage Center celebrated with a bake sale raising over $900 as well as creating Santa’s Store for children to explore. Businesses in downtown Lakeville as well as the Lakeville Area Arts Center welcomed a day of holiday performances, crafts, music, sleigh rides and Santa Claus.

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Feds ﬁnalize funding for Orange Line Will cover half of $150 million BRT line The Federal Transit Administration announced Nov. 28 it will fully fund the federal share of $74.1 million for the METRO Orange Line Bus Rapid Transit project, a 17-mile transitway planned for the region’s busiest express bus corridor. The Orange Line will connect Minneapolis, Richfield, Bloomington and Burnsville along Interstate-35W, providing frequent, all-day service in both directions, seven days a week. The route is an upgrade and will replace the existing local Route 535 with enhanced service and amenities. The corridor now carries 14,000 daily transit rides and more than 200,000 vehicles. Stations will include the I-35W and 66th Street Station in Richfield, the Knox Avenue and 76th Street Station in Richfield, the Knox Avenue and American Boulevard Station in Bloomington, the Burnsville Heart of the City Station at Nicollet Avenue and Highway 13 in Burnsville and the I-35W and Burnsville Parkway station in Burnsville. The project is scheduled to open by 2021. Extension of the Orange Line to Lakeville and another station near Burnsville Center are envisioned in future years. The announcement means the $150.7 million project has now secured all funding and can move into the final stage of construction, Metro Transit said in a news release. As part of the METRO system, the line will connect people across the region to job centers, including ma-

jor corridor employers like Best Buy, HealthPartners, Allina, Wells Fargo and Toro. “This is great news! The Orange Line BRT project is a critical part of building a 21st century transportation system in Minnesota,” Gov. Mark Dayton said. “This bus rapid transit route will provide better, faster transit services for over 115,000 area residents, reduce congestion, and support continued economic growth throughout the region.” “We are delighted to continue making progress on our region’s transit system,” said Alene Tchourumoff, chair of the Metropolitan Council. “The Orange Line will improve mobility for tens of thousands of people who rely on transit on a weekly basis. It will also improve the traveling experience for hundreds of thousands, who commute along I35W each day.” The Orange Line will provide access to 198,000 jobs and 121,000 residents, including 56,000 jobs outside of downtown Minneapolis, Metro Transit said. Construction on the project is already underway, in coordination with Minnesota Department of Transportation projects. Construction began in 2017 after the FTA issued a “letter of no prejudice” approval for the joint MnDOT construction, ahead of the full federal funding commitment. This is the same process the Southwest Light Rail Transit project is using to enter construction this winter, ahead of receiving the full federal funding commit-

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In addition to the federal funding, local funding is provided by the former Counties Transit Improvement Board, the state, the Metropolitan Council, Hennepin County and Dakota County. For more information about the project, funding commitments, a map of the route, and more, visit the Orange Line website at https:// www.metrotransit.org/ metro-orange-line. “The BRT project will help improve the daily commutes for hundreds of thousands of hard-working Minnesotans,” said U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis, R2nd District. “The Orange Line provides our communities with the flexibility and ability to adjust to future transit needs, which is why I met with Transportation Secretary Chao and supported this type of project. It’s great to see continued investment in our great state’s transit services.” — John Gessner

CBD store opens in Eagan Owner is ‘living proof’ of its benefits by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Like many people who find out they’ve been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Eagan’s Daniel Sjerven was unsure of what was in store. He’s kept the diagnosis to himself for the most part until recently. “No one knew I had this,” Daniel Sjerven said. “I’m 45 now. It’s weird to tell my parents that I’ve had this for like almost 10 years.” During Thanksgiving in 2010, like many people, he fell asleep on the couch. But he was particularly exhausted and when he woke up, he had double vision. He got his vision checked, but nothing was wrong. He went in for further tests and about a month later he found out it was MS. He was tired all the time. When the MS would flare up, his right leg started to drag or his right arm would stop working. “Some days I couldn’t

drag a mouse on the computer,” Sjerven said. While chatting with a work friend one day, he mentioned his sister opened a cannabidiol (CBD) store in Missouri. Sjerven did some research and started taking CBD. “It was night and day,” Sjerven said. “I was no longer tired. No longer having control issues. For the first time in years, I woke up before my alarm went off and took a shower. Normally my wife would almost need to dump a bucket of cold water on me to wake up.” Now, several years later, they want to share their story with their neighbors. CBD Health opened in November at 1565 Cliff Road in Eagan. It’s one of the first stores dedicated to cannabidiol in Minnesota along with those in St. Cloud and Maplewood. It sells items such as hemp oil, gummies, vape pens, tinctures, animal products and beauty supplies. See CBD, 11A

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Opinion Trust is a powerful thing when we’re driving on the roads by Peggy Bakken SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Trust is a powerful thing. Think about how many times a day you trust someone – many times a person you’ve never met – to protect you and keep you safe. If you’re sick, you trust your doctor to correctly diagnose your condition and you trust the pharmacist to provide the correct medication. You trust the contractors who built your house to have made your structure sound so it will protect you through thunderstorms and keep you warm when the temperatures outside drop below zero. When you have car trouble, you trust the mechanic who replaced your brakes to have finished the job properly so the next time you need to stop quickly, you will indeed do so. When you go out to dinner, you trust your favorite restaurant is keeping its kitchen sanitary and food stored at the proper temperature. You trust the server will use your credit card only to charge the cost of the meal and not clone it for fraudulent uses. In most cases, we earn the trust placed in us and we are warranted to trust those with whom we interact. In everyday life, we should be able to trust the drivers zipping along next to us on the freeway to stay in their lanes and not let inattentiveness or foolishness in-

Staff Columnist Peggy Bakken terfere with their ability to keep their vehicle under control. Yet it is on the roadways that we see serious breaches of trust every day. How many news reports have we heard recently where drivers passed school buses with crossing arms extended and stop signs out? Three children died in October in Indiana when a driver made no effort to slow down or stop for a stopped bus. A few days later, a 9-year-old was struck and killed while crossing the road to board his school bus in Tupelo, Mississippi. Other serious crashs occurred within that week in Florida and Pennsylvania. A one-day survey in North Carolina last year caught over 3,000 bus stop violations. One day in Minnesota, a similar survey counted 583 illegal passes. I mourned from afar for the families of the three Girl Scouts and a mother who were killed Nov. 3 near Eau Claire, Wisconsin, when a pickup truck mowed them down in a road ditch. The driver allegedly had been inhaling chemicals to get high.

A pedestrian is no match for a 4,000-pound automobile going any speed. Then think about that same vehicle going 50 or 60 mph. That machine can be deadly, an crash can happen in a matter of seconds, and lives are changed forever. That horrific crash in Eau Claire not only shattered the families involved but the entire community. It will be hard for anyone there to trust passing drivers and walk the ditches for a cleanup day ever again. I recall several incidents recently where I saw firsthand the danger caused by other drivers. I watched a vehicle approach a four-way stop near my home. I could tell the driver was not going to stop, so I waited for her to pass. Yes, she was texting on her phone. Fortunately, no other cars were nearby and I was going slowly enough I had plenty of time to yield to her carelessness. How about the cars that zoom past you on the freeway, then change lanes in front of you, missing you by inches? When we traveled cross country on our summer vacation, a truck pulling a trailer tried to run us off the road. We managed to stay safe, but we were frightened by the driver’s rage. We have no idea what we did that might have angered him. We can attribute these close calls to many things these days. While substance abuse is still a major cause of highway crashs, cellphone use and texting are oth-

er leading reasons. Restoring trust on the roads means that all drivers need to take their role very seriously when they get behind the wheel of a car. The cellphone needs to stay tucked away in your purse or in the back seat. I’ve heard about parents of teens who insist the phone goes into the trunk to avoid any temptation. Pay attention to the road ahead and those around you. If there’s a school bus, plan to slow down — and stop! Watch for crosswalks. Don’t try to run through that yellow stoplight. There’s added danger this time of year. It’s dark by 5 p.m. Many students are still walking home from school or activities. Slow down when you are near a school or any area where pedestrians are present. Weather is also unpredictable – even a small amount of rain or snow can coat the roads with a dangerous layer of ice. Trust is such a powerful thing. We deserve to be able to trust each other on the road, that we are focused on our driving. There have been enough tragedies on our highways – please let’s all be trustworthy and get home safely. Peggy Bakken is a former executive editor and a columnist for APG-East Central Minnesota. Reactions welcome: peggy. bakken@ecm-inc.com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters Forget November To the editor: November is a month to forget this year for a few reasons. The midterm elections, for one. The campaign tactics employed by those seeking office was just horrendous. The mud throwing covered the ones doing

the throwing as much as it did the recipients. No one seems to have any compunction any more. The weather factored into the mix as well. The forecast was for mild temps. Someone forgot to tell “Mother Nature.” The cold, snow, and cloudiness were trying.

Then, there’s the “Black Friday” selling tactics that is almost as bad as listening to campaign ads. The shoppers are whipped into a frenzy. Courtesy, consideration, common sense and caring is forgotten. Retailers are known to raise prices before a major sale.

Shoppers, sit back, take a deep breath, read a book. If you wish, buy some toys for “The Toys for Tots” program. There is a “Gift” program where

one buys items for a famMerry Christmas and ily in need. And, donating happy holidays to all. food to the food shelves is helpful. Or, write a check. PHYLLIS PETER The food shelf gets a bet- Apple Valley ter deal. And, you get a deduction on your taxes.

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Letters Bipartisan action on climate change To the editor: At a recent family dinner we discussed the unceasing bad news about climate change. My tiny grandson chimed in with baby talk. I could see the total trust in his eyes and felt shame and fear for his future. However, there’s now a small ray of hope. Some of our leaders are finally taking action. A bipartisan group of legislators recently introduced the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (House Rule 7173) in the U.S. House. If enacted, industry sources of carbon pollution will be charged a steadily escalating fee for the CO2 they produce. America’s emissions would diminish at least 40 percent within 12 years while the economy adds 2.1 million jobs in clean energy. Proceeds of the fee would go directly into people’s pockets every month to spend as they see fit, benefitting low and middle-income Americans without growing the federal government. In addition, 230,000 premature deaths from air pollution would be avoided. I urge Angie Craig, my new 2nd District representative, to support this bill. Our children and grandchildren trust us. We must be able to look them in the eye and say we are taking care of their future. LAUREL REGAN Apple Valley

Public health approach to mental illness To the editor: From farms to urban centers, mental illness permeates all corners of Minnesota, and one of the biggest barriers to seeking help is stigma. Within Minnesota, 226,000 adults suffer from some form of mental illness, and 109,000 children have a “severe emotional disturbance,” yet less than half will seek help. Research shows that even in areas where services are available, people are hesitant to seek care due to stigma and social attitudes toward mental illness. Many people submit to misconceptions that seeking help is a sign of weakness, or that they should be able to handle their problems on their own. Within casual speech and across media sources there is a tendency to correlate criminal actions, evil deeds, or deviant behavior with mental illness. These stigmatizing attitudes paint mental health issues as defects, weakness, or a problem that should be kept to oneself, leading to isolation and despair. Stigma harms not only those personally struggling, but friends, family, and mental health care providers as well. There are some ways to reduce stigma and help Minnesotans feel empowered to seek help. First, we can openly engage in supportive dialogue to raise awareness and support help-seeking. Second,

if someone feels comfortable sharing their personal struggle with mental health, they can attend training to become a peer support specialist and use their personal experience to help others. To have the biggest impact, we need to urge legislators to set aside Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration funds for a statewide anti-stigma campaign. In 2004 California voters approved the Mental Health Services Act which allocated funding for a statewide mental health discrimination and stigma reduction campaign. The result has been an increase in the number of Californians who seek mental health help, and an increased knowledge of stigma, mental health symptoms, and helpful actions among the public. If we truly want to exemplify Minnesota Nice, we can all do our part to reduce the stigma that prevents our fellow Minnesotans from seeking the help they need. When we help each other, we all do better, which is why we should take a public health approach to mental health.

the services and direct staff support they need to live their best life? Well, 95 percent of community-based services are paid by Medicaid, but in July 1, 2018, it was decided by the federal government through Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services to cut the reimbursement rates for supportive services by 7 percent. While those changes have already gone into effect, we can still advocate to restore the 7 percent cut and strengthen the Disability Rate Waiver System. People with disabilities have the right for meaningful choice and opportunities for community life. This 7 percent can have devastating effects for people with disabilities and the staff who serves them. CLAUDIA WAPLES Burnsville

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To the editor: I join U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis in blaming Sen. John McCain for losing the House. Had he not reneged on a promise to MAGDALENA BLOOM repeal Obama Care, his Elko New Market would have been the de- JIM INGRAM Burnsville

Restore funding for Medicaid reimbursement To the editor: Did you know that people with disabilities rely on reimbursement rates set by the state to pay for most of

Applications are being accepted through Dec. 14 for the titles of Miss/Teen/ Preteen of Dakota County. Miss/Teen/Preteen of Dakota County will represent the county at the Minnesota International pageant to be held March 22-23 in Minneapolis. The state titleholder will receive a prize package and the opportunity to represent Minnesota at the 2019 International Pageant July 26-27 in Charleston, West Virginia. The International Pag-

eant was developed to have higher standards than other pageant systems. The focus is to showcase females from a variety of age groups – Preteen (10-12 years old), Teens (13-19), Miss (19-29). Each contestant competes in interview, evening gown, fun fashion and fitness wear. There is no swimsuit competition. The city/county titleholders will select a platform of her choice that she will spend the year promoting. Young women with a passion for impacting their community should apply online by Dec. 14 at www.mnpageants.com or email the state director

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To the editor: I think Republicans have only themselves to blame for the loss of U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis. There were other Republicans candidates in 2016 to replace incumbent U.S. Rep. John Kline who were much more likeable, centrist, and actually lived in the 2nd Congressional but local Republicans insisted on the right-wing Lewis. And when Lewis won with less than 50 percent of the vote in 2016 in a threecandidate race, Republicans should have seen the possibility of Lewis losing in 2018. And when only two candidates were going to be final ballot in Lewis and DFL nominee Angie Craig, the writing should have been on the wall. Frankly, the folly of Lewis shows that the Republican party is more interested in partisan divides and playing ideological games than actually getting work done. Enough Said. WILLIAM CORY LABOVITCH South St. Paul

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Business Buzz Eagan company makes acquisition

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Eagan-based Scantron Corporation, a provider of assessment solutions including certification and licensure testing, as well as technology solutions, has acquired IT Nexus, an Omaha, Nebraska, information technology services provider that designs, manages and supports IT infrastructure. Together with IT Nexus, Scantron will broaden the technology solutions available in health care markets while further developing its expertise as a technology leader. “Scantron is committed to delivering superior technology solutions,” said CEO Kevin Brueggeman, “and part of our strategic focus is to maximize our reach in markets like health care. By acquiring IT Nexus, we support that strategy and gain additional expertise that better supports national clients as well as those in the Omaha metro area.” Scantron provides IT support to more than 9,000 customers nationally, services more than 300,000 pieces of equipment and manages more than 21,000 endpoints.

Apple Valley-based MCR (McCormick Computer Resale) is adding 23,700 square feet to its existing warehouse and manufacturing building, according to the Apple Valley Chamber. The company is located at the corner of County Road 42 and Pilot Knob Road.

Apple Valley Panera Bread to move Panera Bread, 15052 Gleason Path in Apple Valley, will relocate next year to Cedar Avenue in the current Bakers Square location, according to the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce. Bakers Square will close.

Coordinated Business Systems chosen as elite dealer Burnsville-based Coordinated Business Systems, an independent office technology and service provider, has been chosen as an Elite Dealer by ENX Magazine for the sixth year in a row. Nationwide, an elite group of 132 dealers were selected based on rigorous criteria, including growth initiatives, innovative marketing programs, outstanding customer service, charitable community contributions, progressive workplace cultures and adaptability to an ever-changing market. “I congratulate Coordinated Business Systems, as they thrive in a highly competitive arena. Even as client needs evolve, Coordinated blends 21st century tools with oldfashioned customer service, all backed by a loyal workforce to ensure successful outcomes for their clients,” said Susan Neimes, managing editor of ENX Magazine. ENX Magazine is a monthly publication dedicated to the

document imaging industry since 1994. It delivers exclusive editorial coverage on market opportunities and issues, news and trends, company profiles, new products, and industry insights through interviews with key players in all segments of the document imaging industry. “This year is Coordinated’s 35th anniversary and receiving the Elite Dealer Award for the sixth consecutive time is a rewarding way to conclude 2018,” said Jim Oricchio, president of Coordinated Business Systems.

Burnsville Center hosts PJ Party with Santa

Burnsville Center will host a PJ Party with Santa event 1011:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, in the Macy’s Court. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas for a story time with Anna and Elsa, have cookies and milk and decorate their own ornament. The first 10 families in line at Santa’s Workshop after story time will receive a free photo package with Santa and the first 20 to take a photo with Santa will receive a $5 gift card to Games by James. New restaurant More information on Burnscoming to Lakeville ville Center events is at www. B-52 Burgers and Brew is burnsvillecenter.com/connect. coming soon to downtown Lakeville. The new full-service restaurant and bar will be lo- Allstate cated in the 5,650-square-foot representatives secure former Erickson Drug buildschool grant ing at 20751 Holyoke Ave. This St. Paul-area Allstate agency will be a second location for the business, which has an ex- owners and personal financial isting location in Inver Grove representatives recently joined Allstate volunteers across sevHeights. en states to secure $193,000 in Allstate Foundation HelpALDI gets building ing Hands grants to benefit 21 schools and youth groups, permit in Lakeville ALDI was issued a building including an $8,000 grant to permit in November to con- Johnson Aerospace & Engistruct a new location south of neering High School in St. Paul. Allstate volunteers mobiEmagine Lakeville Theatre and lized people in communities north of the Allina Clinic on around the country to donate Keokuk Avenue. Footings and foundation work has begun vital items such as backpacks, and the new 23,000-square- hand sanitizer, lined notebook foot building is anticipated to paper, pencils, pens and other open in mid-2019, according supplies. Through their volunteer efto the city.

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Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce events: • Wednesday, Dec. 12, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Annual Christmas Luncheon and Awards Ceremony, GrandStay Hotel, 7083 153rd St. W., Apple Valley. Cost: $20. Registration required. Information: fabiana@applevalleychamber.com.

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Merchants Bank sponsors ‘Minute to Win It’ Merchants Bank’s “Minute to Win It” is back and will continue through the end of the varsity boys basketball season at Lakeville South High School home games. One adult and one student get to take part at halftime of each game, winning a prize for making a shot. Each contestant gets one minute to make a layup, free throw, three-pointer and a half-court shot. Contestants can win a $15 Buffalo Wild Wings gift card for a free throw, a $25 Merchants Bank Visa gift card for a three-pointer and a $50 cash pot for a halfcourt shot. Contestants can keep the highest prize they earn. If no one makes the shot, the prize for the half-court shot keeps growing. When a halfcourt shot is made, Merchants Bank will match the prize with a donation to the Lakeville boys basketball program. Locally, Merchants Bank has offices in Lakeville, Apple Valley and Rosemount.

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On Nov. 26, the Lakeville Chamber of Commerce and the city of Lakeville welcomed BeeHive Homes to Lakeville with a ceremonial groundbreaking. Owner Jin Fang spoke of he and his wife’s desire to bring a home-like care option to this area, based on their own personal experiences of needing to look for future care for parents and relatives. BeeHive Homes is a national provider of residential assisted living for the elderly. Its homes operate on a smaller scale than many assisted living facilities. This home-style approach allows for more personal care for residents in need of high level assisted living as well as memory care due to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. BeeHive Homes of Lakeville will be a 20unit assisted living and memory care home. It will be located at 20159 Iberia Ave., near the library, and is expected to open in summer 2019. It is locally owned by Jin and Jing Fang, residents of Chaska.

forts, St. Paul-area Allstate agency owners and personal financial representatives secured the $8,000 grant, which the high school will use to support student and teacher success. Local Allstate agency owners who participated in the backto-school drive included Mark Brodin, Eagan; and September Kruse, Apple Valley.

Burnsville Chamber of Commerce events: • Wednesday, Dec. 12, 8-9 a.m., AM Coffee Break, location to be announced. Information: Tricia Andrews at tricia@ burnsvillechamber.com. • Friday, Dec. 14, 3-4 p.m., ribbon cutting, Bright Birch Real Estate, 12550 W. Frontage Road, Suite 206, Burnsville. Free. Information: Tricia Andrews at tricia@ burnsvillechamber.com. Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce events: • Monday, Dec. 10, 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m., DCR Holiday Party, Rosemount Community Center, 13885 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Cost: $30 members, $45 nonmembers. Registration required. Information: Diane Mavis at 651-288-9202 or dmavis@dcrchamber.com. • Wednesday, Dec. 12, 3-4 p.m., ribbon cutting (3:30 p.m.), Home 2 Suites by Hilton, 3939 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan. Free. Registration required. Information:

Nicole McCarthy at nmccarthy@dcrchamber.com. Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce events: • Friday, Dec. 7, 3-5 p.m., open house and ribbon cutting (4 p.m.), Wag N’ Wash, 20139 Idealic Ave., Lakeville. Registration required. Information: Shanen Corlett at 952-469-2020 or shanen@lakevillechamber.org. • Wednesday, Dec. 12, and Thursday, Dec. 13 (sold out), 11:30 a.m., Holiday Luncheons, Porterhouse Steak & Seafood, 11211 205th St. W. Cost: $30 members, $50 nonmembers. Registration required. Information: Amy Green at 952-469-2020 or amy@lakevillechamber.org. • Friday, Dec. 14, 8:30 a.m., Teacher Appreciation Breakfast, Cherry View Elementary. • Friday, Dec. 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m., ribbon cutting (4 p.m.), Advanced Oral Surgery, 19925 Idealic Ave., Lakeville. Registration required. Information: Shanen Corlett at 952-469-2020 or shanen@lakevillechamber.org. Business networking group events: • Leads to Referrals Chapter of BNI meets 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Vivo Kitchen, 15435 Founders Lane, Apple Valley. Information: Helen Peterson, 952-412-0265. • Sunrise Results meets Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. for networking and an 8-9 a.m. meeting at Vivo Kitchen, 15435 Founders Lane, Apple Valley. Information: Tom Van Delist, 612-325-7275.

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Education District 194 School Board Following is the agenda for the 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, regular meeting of the District 194 School Board at Lakeville City Hall. 1. Preliminary Actions a. Call to Order b. Pledge of Allegiance c. Roll Call and Board Introductions d. Spotlight on Education e. Good News f. Public Comment g. Board Communications h. Agenda Additions i. Approval of Agenda 2. Consider Approval of Consent Agenda a. Board Minutes b. Employment Recommendations, Leave Requests and Resignations c. Other Personnel Matters

d. Payment of Bills & Claims e. Wire Transfers/Investments f. Change Orders g. Bid Awards h. Other Business Matters i. Resolution Regarding Acceptance of Gift Donations j. Field Trips k. World’s Best Workforce l. Change in Regular Board of Education Meeting Location 3. Consent Agenda Discussion Items 4. Reports a. Springsted Survey b. Employee Benefits 2018-19 Plan Update 5. Recommended Actions a. Resolution of Polling Locations for 2019 b. Certify FY19 Tax Levy 6. Additions to Agenda 7. Information a. Superintendent’s Report b. Board Members Reports 8. Adjournment

College News Lori Ahuja, of Lakeville, received the Presidential/Transfer Scholarship and David W. Leipold Memorial Scholarship for the current academic year at Emporia State University (Kansas). To submit college news items, email: reporter. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

District 196 hires new special education coordinator for elementary schools Christine

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Gorman has been hired as a special education coordinator working with District 196’s 19 elementary schools. Swanson-Gorman has worked in education for 18 years. She spent the first decade of her career as a special education teacher in Hudson, Wis. Most recently, she was the early childhood coordinator for Faribault Public Schools, where she helped develop and implement programming for early childhood family education, preschool readiness, screening and early childhood special education. Swanson-Gorman was also instrumental in implementing an inclusion program focused on

providing equitable access to educational experiences for special education students. Throughout her career, Swanson-Gorman has been committed to helping students reach their highest potential. While working for Hudson Schools, she served multiple roles simultaneously. As a supervisor at Willow River Elementary, she oversaw educational assistants and trained staff on behavioral interventions, classroom procedures and academic modifications and accommodations. At the same time, she was an emotional-behavioral disorder (EBD) facilitator and was in charge of the district’s EBD team meet-

ings. Swanson-Gorman also worked as a school partner for the district’s family services and helped provide additional support for students in need. “I am thrilled for this new opportunity to work in District 196,” she said. “I am looking forward to joining a team that works together to help students succeed.” Swanson-Gorman has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from University of Wisconsin, River Falls, and a master of education degree in special education from Bethel College. She earned her principal and director of special education licensure from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota.

454-3944 for more infor- a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at Valleywood mation. Golf Course, 4851 McAndrews Road, Apple Valley. Women’s Speaker Tina Young Christmas will share “Joyful Living Surrounded by Grief.” luncheon Young chose “life” by surThe Minnesota Valrendering to the love of ley Christian Women’s Jesus Christ. She found Connection will hold its strength to go on living Christmas luncheon 11:30

a life of joy while dealing with grief. Music will be provided by the Harbinger Quartet. Luncheon cost is $20. Reservations/cancellations by Dec. 7 to Jan at 651-434-5795 or tjmorse2@comcast.net. Sponsored by Stonecroft.

Religion Holiday cultural fest rescheduled The Hindu Milan Mandir annual Holiday Cultural Fest originally set for Dec. 1 has been rescheduled for 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. Milan Mandir is at 501 Walnut St., Farmington. For more information, call 651-5000208 or 952-201-9298.

Living nativity at SouthCross SouthCross Community Church presents its 22nd annual outdoor Living Nativity 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 10 and 11, rain or snow, above or below zero. People can drive through in the warmth of their car, drop off a food shelf donation if they wish, and come inside for a hot meal if they are in need. The church is at 1800 County Road 42 E. in Burnsville. Call 952-4324286 for more information.

nist is Martha Davis. Then, at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 16, the children and youth will present a pageant about Jesus’s birth titled “’Twas the Night before Christmas.” Following the program, cocoa and cookies will be served, and Santa will make an appearance. On Friday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m. the church will inaugurate a Blue Christmas service. For those experiencing loss or struggling to find Christmas joy this year, Blue Christmas is a service that is more contemplative than traditional Christmas worship. The readings, music, and message focus on God’s comfort in hard times. Finally, on Monday, Dec. 24, at 5 p.m., the church will conduct its annual Christmas Eve service. This one-hour family worship opportunity will include Holy Communion. All are welcome. Spirit of Life is located at 14401 Pilot Knob Road in Apple Valley. For further information or directions, call 952-423-2212 or visit www.spiritoflifeav. org.

a 20-piece orchestra perform. • The Sawtooth Brothers, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, part of a Bluegrass Early Christmas at The Well. The band’s sound is rooted in traditional bluegrass instrumental and harmony work and is influenced by modern acoustic sounds, blending pop and indie rock sensibilities with heartfelt Americana. Both events are free. The Rosemount campus is at 14770 Canada Ave. W. More information is at www.thewellmn.church.

The Rosemount campus of The Well, a United Methodist Church, offers the following music events. • “The Song and the Silence” Christmas cantata by Heather Sorenson 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, and 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 16. The Cantata Choir, dancers and

Advent United Methodist Church, 3945 Lexington Ave. S., Eagan, offers a Celtic Contemplative service 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16. The worship experience features Northumbrian smallpiper Dick Hensold and offers comfort, hope, wholeness and renewal. Call 651-

Christmas programs at Spirit of Life Music events at Spirit of Life Presbyte- The Well rian Church in Apple Valley will offer four special Christmas programs this month. First, on Sunday, Dec. 16, in the 10 a.m. worship service, the choir will perform a cantata composed of nine anthems to usher in the season. The choir’s director is Marge Lewis and the piano accompa-

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News Briefs Lakeville building permit report for November The city of Lakeville issued building permits with a total valuation of $235,645,102 through November 2018. This compares to a total valuation of $241,376,367 for building permits issued through November 2017.

The city issued commercial and industrial building permits with a total valuation of $42,547,500 through November 2018. This compares to a total valuation of $30,176,000 issued through November 2017. Lakeville issued permits for 405 single-family homes through November 2018 with a total valu-

ation of $128,495,000. This compares to 416 single-family home permits through November 2017 with a total valuation of $131,581,000. The city also issued permits for 77 townhomes through November 2018 with a total valuation of $17,670,000. This compares to 76 townhome permits through November 2017 with a total

valuation of $16,753,000. Lakeville has issued the highest number of residential permits in the Twin Cities through November, followed by Plymouth, Woodbury, Lake Elmo and Otsego, according to the Builders Association of the Twin CitiesHousing First Minnesota.

Visual arts show opens at Ames “The Best of Bonnie and Friends III,” a visual arts show led by Burnsville painter Bonnie Featherstone, opened Dec. 6 and will continue through Jan. 30 in the gallery of Burnsville’s Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. The work of nearly 40

artists, including Featherstone, will be featured. An opening reception will be held Thursday, Dec. 13, from 6-8 p.m. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. The gallery is also open during Ames Center events.

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Seniors DFL South Metro Senior Caucus to meet The DFL South Metro Senior Caucus will meet at noon Wednesday, Dec. 12, at Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776, 14521 Granada Drive, 952-431-1776. Registration at noon, program at 12:30 p.m. The program will feature Rob Shumer from Senate District 51 and author of “Where’s the Wisdom in Service-Learning?” The legislators of the month are the winning candidates from CD2, SD2 CDs and Minnesota. For information, call Roger at 952-412-7171.

Lakeville seniors All Lakeville Area Active Adults events are held at Lakeville Heritage Center, 20110 Holyoke Ave. Call 952-985-4620 for information. Monday, Dec. 10 – Yoga, 8:15 a.m.; Driver Safety Class (four-hour), 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Health Insurance Counseling, 9 a.m.; Knitting Class, 9:30 a.m.; Wii Bowling, 10 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; Hearing Screening, 11 a.m.; SS Strength & Balance, 11 a.m.; SS Cardio & Strength, noon; Texas Hold ’em and Mahjong, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 – Dominoes and Poker, 9 a.m.; Craft Group, 9:30 a.m.; Creative Writing, 10 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; Party Bridge, noon; Active Adults Advisory Committee Meeting, 1 p.m.; Mickey’s Holiday Party, 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 – Yoga, 8:15 a.m.; Line Dancing, 9 a.m. to noon; Poker and Hearts, 9 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; SS Strength & Balance, 11 a.m.; Pinochle, noon. Thursday, Dec. 13 – Classic Voices Chorus, 9 a.m.; Classic Voices at Legacy, Farmington, 10 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; Red Hat Chorus, 10:30 a.m.; SS Strength & Balance, 11 a.m.; SS Cardio & Strength, noon; Euchre, Hand & Foot, noon; Beg. Tai Chi, 1:15 p.m.; Red Hat Chorus at Trinity Terrace, 1:30 p.m.; Adv. Tai Chi, 1:45 p.m.; Classic Voices at Highview Hills,

2 p.m.; Zumba Gold, 3:30 p.m.; Beginner Line Dance, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 – Yoga, 8:15 a.m.; Poker, 9 a.m.; 500 Cards, 11 a.m.; Holiday Open House, 1:30-3 p.m.

Apple Valley seniors The Apple Valley Senior Center, 14601 Hayes Road, is home to the following activities, which are organized and run by the Apple Valley Seniors and Apple Valley Parks and Recreation. The facility is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For information, call 952953-2345 or go to www. cityofapplevalley.org. Monday, Dec. 10 – Defensive Driving, 9 a.m.; Int. Line Dancing, 9:30 a.m.; Morning Stretch, 10 a.m.; Defensive Driving, noon; Pool, noon; Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Happy Stitchers, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 – Holiday Party, Social Hour, 11 a.m.; Lunch, noon; Entertainment by Bill Cagley, 12:30 p.m. All other activities canceled. Wednesday, Dec. 12 – Donated Bread, 9 a.m.; Yoga – Intermediate, 9:45 a.m.; Morning Stretch, 10 a.m.; Velvet Tones, 10 a.m.; Yoga – Beginner, 11 a.m.; Pool, noon; Bowling at Apple Place Bowl, noon; Mahjong, 1 p.m.; Dominoes, 1 p.m.; ES Meeting, 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 – Beg. Line Dancing, 9:15 a.m.; Beginner Tai Chi, 9:30 a.m.; Tap, 10 a.m.; Int. Line Dancing, 10 a.m.; Advanced Tai Chi, 10:30 a.m.; Pool, noon; Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Table Tennis, 1 p.m.; 500 and Hardanger, 1 p.m.; Color & Chat, 1 p.m.; Social Seniors, 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 – Morning Stretch, 10 a.m.; Women’s Pool, 11 a.m.; Men’s Bowling at Apple Place Bowl, noon; Genealogy Group, 1 p.m.

AV Seniors hold New Year’s Party The Apple Valley Seniors will hold a New Year’s Party Friday, Dec. 28, at the Apple Valley Senior Center, 14601 Hayes Road. An hors d’oeuvre buffet will be catered by Rascal’s Catering. The menu includes fillet of beef

crostini and horseradish crema, Thai chicken skewers, smoked salmon mousse tartlet with chive garnish, country pate on mini rye rounds with cranberry garnish, deviled eggs with Dijon mustard, vegetable tray and roasted garlic hummus, domestic cheese and fruit tray. Cheesecake desserts will be furnished by Ecumen Centennial House and Ecumen Seasons of Apple Valley. The buffet begins at 1 p.m. with entertainment by Gary LaRue and his Rat Pack Entertainment from 1:30-3 p.m. Cost is $15. A cash bar is available. Registration deadline is Thursday, Dec. 20. Register at the senior center or call 952953-2345.

Burnsville seniors The Burnsville Senior Center is located in the Diamondhead Education Center at 200 W. Burnsville Parkway. Call 952707-4120 for information about the following senior events. Monday, Dec. 10 – Sunrise Stretch, 8:30 a.m.; Cribbage, 9:30 a.m.; Fit Fun, 10:15 a.m.; Card Recycle, 12:30 p.m.; Pinochle, 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 – Quilters, 9 a.m.; Fit Fun, 10:15 a.m.; Scrabble, 10:30 a.m.; Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Line Dancing. Wednesday, Dec. 12 – Sunrise Stretch, 8:30 a.m.; Santa Wrap Party, 9 a.m.; Cribbage, 9:30

a.m.; Tai Chi, 11 a.m.; 500, 12:45 p.m.; Hearing Clinic, 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 – Health Insurance Council, 9 a.m.; Fit Fun, 10:15 a.m.; Fun & Friendship Holiday Party, 11 a.m.; Defensive Driving Refresher, 5:30 p.m.; Wood Carving, 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 – Sunrise Stretch, 8:30 a.m.; Painting, 9 a.m.; Ladies Breakfast, 9:30 a.m.; Hand & Foot, 12:15 p.m.

Eagan seniors The Eagan Parks and Recreation Department offers programs for seniors in the Lone Oak Room at the Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway. Call 651-675-5500 for more information. Monday, Dec. 10 – Zumba Gold (Oasis), 9 a.m.; Zumba Gold Toning (Oasis), 10 a.m.; Book Club No. 2, 10 a.m.; Holiday Lunch, 11 a.m.; Fit for Life (Oasis), 11 a.m.; Joy of Coloring, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 – Book Club No. 3, 10 a.m.; Euchre/500, 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 – Coffee, Games and Conversation, 9 a.m.; Cribbage, 9 a.m.; Blood Pressure Checks, 10:30 a.m.; Chair Zumba Gold (Boardroom), 11:30 a.m.; Hand & Foot, 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 – Dominoes, 9 a.m.; James J. Hill Trip (Upper Level), 9:15 a.m.; Nimble Fingers, 9:30 a.m.; Bridge, 12:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 – Ta-

bata Gold (Oasis), 9:15 Rosemount a.m.; Zumba Gold (Oasis), 10:15 a.m.; S/B/Y seniors The following activi(Oasis), 11:10 a.m.; Binties are sponsored by the go, 1 p.m. Rosemount Parks and Recreation Department and the Rosemount Area Farmington Seniors. For more inforseniors mation, call the RoseThe Rambling River mount Parks and RecCenter is located at 325 reation Department at Oak St. For more infor- 651-322-6000. Monday, Dec. 10 – mation on trips, programs and other activities, call Sunrise Partners, 8 a.m.; Bridge, 9 a.m.; Wood651-280-6970. Monday, Dec. 10 – carving, 9 a.m.; Bone Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Builders, 9:30 a.m.; 500, 1 Line Dance, 9:30 a.m.; p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 – Senior Advisory Board, 9:30 a.m.; Dominoes, 10 Coffee at Cub, 8 a.m.; a.m.; Dulcimer Club, 10 Bid Euchre, 9 a.m.; Open a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10 Painting, 10 a.m.; Senior a.m.; Recycled Cards, Learning Network, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 – 12:30 p.m.; 500 Cards, Sunrise Partners, 8 a.m.; 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 – Xa- Breakfast Out, 9 a.m.; Beat, 9 a.m.; Coffee Guys, Canasta, 10 a.m.; Domi9:30 a.m.; Wood Carving, noes, 1 p.m.; Holiday 1 p.m.; Pickleball, 5 p.m. Cheer Party, 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 – Wednesday, Dec. 12 – Happy Feet, 9 a.m.; Cribbage, 9 a.m.; Bone Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Builders, 9:30 a.m.; PiFitness Center Orienta- nochle, 1 p.m.; Yoga, 1 tion, 9:30 a.m.; Day Old p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 – EuBread, 10 a.m.; Recycled Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Color- chre, 9 a.m.; Woodcarving Group, 1 p.m.; Bridge, ing, 9 a.m.; Book Club, 10 a.m. 1 p.m.; Yoga, 5 p.m. The Rosemount Area Thursday, Dec. 13 – Driver Safety, 9 a.m.; Seniors are located in the Zumba Gold, 9 a.m.; Cof- Steeple Center, 14375 S. fee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Ro- Robert Trail. Check montary & Seniors, 11 a.m.; itors and room schedules Pinochle, 12:30 p.m.; at the facility for activity Pickleball, 5 p.m.; Model locations. Train Meeting, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 – Coffee Cafe, 8:30 a.m.; XaBeat, 9 a.m.; Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Cribbage, 10 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m.

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Living a frugally rich life Local author debuts book on living a sustainable life by Kayla Culver SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Reduce, reuse and recycle is more than a phrase to Lakeville resident and author Holly Jorgensen. It’s a way of life. Jorgensen has been speaking and writing about how she lives below modest means by relishing used and found objects since 2005. Her new book “Enchanted - Reflections from a Joyfully Green and Frugally Rich Life” shares her secrets to reduce the urge to buy, rescuing items from thrift stores, rummage sales or items left on the curb. The book not only discusses how Jorgensen lives but touches on consumers living paycheck to paycheck, the use of plastic, dependence on oil and other pollutants. “I don’t claim to be an expert on anything except my lifestyle,” Jorgensen said in her abridged introduction. “I have no desire to tell anyone else how to live, but only to offer proof that there are alternatives to following the flock. I hope my humble examples offer strength to resist the barrage of consumer pressures surrounding us. There are many changes we can make and still be, well - normal. Sort of normal. But definitely happy. Very happy.” Jorgensen adds she enjoys hearing at her presentations about those who find a great piece of clothing at a thrift store, about someone’s organic garden or how they compost. Wood Lake Nature Center in Richfield is hosting Jorgensen’s

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Lakeville author Holly Jorgensen focuses on living a sustainable life where she dedicates her time to reducing and reusing. “Enchanted Reflections from a Joyfully Green and Frugally Rich Life” shares Jorgensen’s secrets to reduce the urge to buy, rescuing items from thrift stores, rummage sales or items left on the curb. book launch Saturday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy snacks, door prizes, readings and an appearance from singer and actor T. Michael Rambo. Jorgensen spoke with the newspaper recently about her inspirations, way of living and her influence on her listeners and readers. What inspired you to write this book?

In 2005, a St. Thomas professor asked me to speak to his graduate engineering class. I was surprised, but he wanted me to share how I thought “outside the box.” Since then, I’ve been speaking to all kinds of groups and finding that people are hungry for new ways to look at the world and social norms. As my talks expanded, along with the power point tours of how I’d transformed my wooded home-

stead with found objects, my audiences encouraged me to write a book. I’ve been working on it for 10 years between work and life events. When I started getting terrific responses to my nature photography, that inspired me to use it in the book to touch people’s hearts and move them to get out there, to enjoy and protect our Mother Earth. How has living a frugally rich life influenced you? I’m so grateful that my parents taught me to be frugal. They, along with coming of age in the 60s and great friendships all along the way, encouraged me to be my own person rather than try to keep up with the Joneses. Some might think I make a lot of sacrifices, but I don’t feel that way at all. By always thinking about what’s really important to me, what brings me joy and security, I’ve learned to ignore the ads and pressures to conform. That has brought me tremendous freedom. And I must confess I find treasure hunting through used or discarded goods to be much more fun than shopping in over-priced stores. But even that doesn’t compare with the joy I find in nature, which is always around the corner waiting to give us great peace and strength. How are you hoping “Enchanted” will influence your readers? I’ve been warmed by the stories my audiences share about how I’ve inspired them to consume less. I especially like sharing the results of the classic marshmallow experiment. It

has shown, for decades, how much more content and successful children are when they are not spoiled; when they learn to wait and to think, rather than expecting instant gratification. I believe that kids who are raised with more outdoor time, whether being active or simply with curiosity and reverence for all creatures, rather than being consumed by screen time, will be happier and healthier while being empowered to make our world the same. I also hope my unique experiences will encourage young and old to seek the blessings of friendships, whether unexpected ones with critters, or by stepping outside your core community to experience the rich rewards of embracing diversity. Kayla Culver can be reached at kayla.culver@ecm-inc.com.

Community education activities on display for families

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Families had a chance to experience some of what District 196 Community Education has to offer during a “Cozy Up with Community Ed” event held Saturday, Dec. 1, at Valley Middle School. Attendees could go swimming, try log-rolling, play indoor snowball games, work on art projects, get their face painted, try fencing or see robotics demonstrations. Communications Coordinator Lisa Beytien-Carlson said Community Education tries to host Cozy Up events each season. The next Cozy Up with Community Ed event is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2019, at Black Hawk Middle School.

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CBD, from 3A CBD lacks the intoxicating effects of marijuana, but it can supply the pain-killing and anxietyreducing effects. The oil is taken from organic, American grown hemp, Theresa Sjerven said. “It is considered to be at the forefront in the battle of the current opioid crisis,” Daniel Sjerven said. Often found in head shops and vape stores, CBD oil has made its way into more mainstream cir-

cles such as grocery stores and supplement shops. Daniel Sjerven said they’re not drug dealers. They’re normal, churchgoing, pet-owning parents who live in Eagan. “We just want to help people,” Daniel Sjerven said. “If I can help others who are going through the same thing I am, that’s all we want to do.” His wife said they want to help people live their best life, hence the website’s name cbdbestlife. com. “I’ve seen it become life-changing,” Theresa

Sjerven said. “We should all have the opportunity to live our best life.” She’s seen CBD help with breast cancer, anxiety, and MS. It’s reported to help with epilepsy, diabetes, depression, autoimmune issues, pain relief and arthritis. “We don’t claim this to be some kind of miracle drug, but if it can help people experience that relief Dan has experienced, I’m all for it,” Theresa Sjerven said. “He’s a family man again.” According to WebMD. com, there is strong evi-

dence that CBD helps with epilepsy, and some trials have shown evidence to help with anxiety, but otherwise its effectiveness hasn’t either been studied or proven for other ailments. “We’re careful about language,” Daniel Sjerven said.” We’ll never make the claim that it cures cancer. There’s no cure for MS. This is something I use to control my symptoms. ... But I’m living proof that it’s real.” Dan Sjerven said they were guided through the process of opening the

store through the owners of CBD of St. Cloud. They get their product from a source they trust. “We’re constantly growing our inventory lines,” Daniel Sjerven said. “Believe it or not there’s hemp coffee, hemp bath bombs.” They have both full and broad spectrum products. Part of the reason they decided to open a physical store is so they can help people privately and individually. “Here people can expect to have their questions answered,” Daniel Sjerven said.

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Helping others go off to Disney World Local 4-year-old plans fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Minnesota by Kayla Culver SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

One Lakeville 4-yearold is bring his three favorite things together — Disney, giving and Christmas — this holiday season. When Aden Meyers was watching the Mickey Mouse Birthday Celebration with his parents, Joe and Tara Meyers, a commercial for the Make-AWish Foundation came on the television and the first thing Aden did was get the money from his piggy bank to donate. “My son lights up and said he wants to give back to those kids. He went upstairs and comes back with five $1 bills so they can go to Disney World and experience it too,” Joe said. The Meyers family has a trip planned to Disney World in 2019. When Aden came to Joe and Tara wanting to help other children get the opportunity to visit one of his favorite places, they knew they had to do something more to help. “He is willing to give

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Four-year-old Aden Meyers set out to plan a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Foundation and Give Kids the World Village. With the help from the community and his parents, free pictures with Santa will be available on Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Emagine Lakeville. everything he owns to can get their picture taken time or money to those in these kids, and as a parent with Santa, donate and need. He has donated toys you’re tearing up think- see a movie. The goal while on a mission trip ing about how you can do of the event is to raise and donated his money to more,” Joe said. enough money and holi- a domestic violence shelAfter a brainstorming day spirit to send a family ter. Aden has also started session and a few juice to Disney World. setting clothes and toys boxes, Aden helped deAccording to Joe, this aside for his future brothvelop the idea to host a is not the first time Aden er or sister, who is due in fundraiser where people has wanted to donate his April.

The money that Aden donates is his own money he earns from doing chores around his home. Joe and Tara give him one dollar a day for different chores including making his bed, getting dressed in the morning and helping in the kitchen. “He’s 4 years old so he is not doing hard labor but he’s earning his money and he is deciding to give. That is a little more impactful than if we just give him $5 to put into a donation bucket,” Joe said. Embracing his want to help those in need is in his DNA, Joe adds, but the idea of raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Minnesota was all Aden’s idea. The best gift Joe and Tara said they can give Aden doesn’t come from a store. “It’s the appreciation for those who are going through a difficult time and it really curbs the need for happiness to come from gifts,” Joe said. “There are times when he says he wants to give his toys to kids or he wants to give money to people and

that’s where he finds a lot of joy … from 4 to 94 he will be giving.” Aden has been involved in every part of planning the fundraiser event aside from calling in Santa, which was a job for his parents. He worked with his parents to reach out to Make-A-Wish, Give Kids the World Village, Emagine Lakeville and The SnapBar Photo Experience Company. The fundraiser is Sunday, Dec. 9, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Emagine Lakeville Movie Theater. The event is free to everyone. All the proceeds from the events will be donated to both Make-A-Wish Minnesota and Give Kids the World Village. For more information and to view a video of Aden expressing his excitement for the event visit https:// w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / events/356202428447379.

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Community rallies around student with cancer Farmington hosts benefits to support teen Heidi Kuckes by Jody Peters SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

When Heidi Kuckes started her sophomore year at Farmington High School, she expected to do typical activities: attend homecoming, go to football games, hang out with her friends. But shortly after school started, her life changed when she was diagnosed with leukemia. It all started with a simple backache. Her mother, Christina Kuckes, recalled that Heidi started complaining of back pain in August, but the pain was minor enough that she didn’t need ibuprofen. On the second day of school, Heidi’s back pain had strengthened to the point that she needed to go to urgent care. Doctors performed a CAT scan but didn’t see anything abnormal. Five days later, her pain hadn’t lessened. Bloodwork showed Heidi had an infection, which was treated with antibiotics for a week. At a follow-up appointment, Heidi’s pain was “excruciating,” her mother said. Heidi was given Vicodin but when it “didn’t touch her pain at all,” her parents brought her to the emergency room. On Sept. 19, Heidi was officially diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Within 48 hours of her

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Heidi Kuckes, a sophomore at Farmington High School, was recently diagnosed with leukemia. The Farmington community has organized two fundraisers this weekend to help pay for Heidi’s medical expenses. diagnosis, she went in for surgery. Doctors put a port in and started chemotherapy.

Fundraisers The experience has been difficult for the Kuckes family, but Christina Kuckes said that the support of family and friends has helped them cope. After Heidi was diagnosed, friends offered

to help with fundraisers right away, she said, but she waited “until I had my head wrapped around what was going to go on and what our needs were” before planning anything. Friends in the community have been selling bracelets to help pay for Heidi’s medical expenses. This weekend, there are also two fundraisers to help with medical costs. On Saturday, Dec. 8,

from 5-8 p.m., the community will host a “Pasta for a Purpose” fundraiser at Carbone’s, 10 Eighth St. There will be a pasta dinner and silent auction with all proceeds benefiting the Kuckes family. Tickets are $15 for children and $20 for adults. On Sunday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., there will be a craft and gift expo at Boeckman Middle School, 800 Denmark Ave. The craft show was the idea of Christina’s friend, Danielle Korver, who said she was motivated to do something special for the family. Korver is a crafter who sells things like handmade bow ties, dog collars and leashes at Perfectly Unique Boutique shows. At a show earlier this year, Korver donated a portion of her proceeds to the Kuckes family. That caught the interest of her promoter, and the two decided to host a benefit where admission and a portion of all vendor fees would go to the family. Korver said she and Christina became fast friends when they discovered they shared a love of crafting. “I found out that she crafted and I crafted, and so we both started going to shows together and asking to be neighbors in these shows,” Korver said. Korver and Christina, who sells home décor and personalized items like

mugs and T-shirts, will have booths at the upcoming show. As of press time, there were around 40 confirmed vendors. Items for sale include things like jewelry, homemade jams and jellies, wood signs and crocheted items. Admission is $1 and all proceeds go the Kuckes family.

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Heidi has always been a “happy, outgoing, optimistic child,” her mother said. She gets one to four types of chemotherapy every week, and it has come with side effects like nausea, exhaustion, achy bones and hair loss. But despite the challenges, Heidi is “still pretty chipper,” her mother said. “She doesn’t really get down at all; she’s never been that kind of a personality. She hangs in there, and she likes it when her friends come to visit,” Christina said. Heidi’s treatment has made it difficult to go to school, but she meets with her teachers two days a week at the library to keep up with her education. “That really helps. Not that she likes it,” Christina said with a laugh. The school’s one-toone iPad initiative also helps Heidi keep up with her homework, Christina said, and Heidi typically Jody Peters can be reached at reads for about 45 minutes jody.peters@ecm-inc.com.

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Citizens’ Climate Lobby meets Dec. 8 Citizens’ Climate Lobby of Dakota County will meet 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville. The proposed congressional bill for Carbon Fee and Dividend, a marketbased, socially responsible climate solution, will be discussed. CCL is a grassroots, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization focused on creating political will to address climate change at the local and national level. For more information, contact Deborah Nelson at deevee@charter.net, or visit https://citizensclimatelobby.org.

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‘Everyone’s welcome’ at new nail salon Family-owned Zen Nails opens in Farmington Mall by Jody Peters SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Many nail salons get a bad rap. Customers often have to wait in a stiff plastic chair before being rushed through what’s supposed to be a relaxing experience. Davis Nguyen and his wife Dorothy Siouthai want to change that perception. The couple opened Zen Nails, 923 Eighth St., in mid-November. The focus of the salon is to provide an inviting, comfortable space, they said. “Getting your nails done is a luxury. … It’s a time to relax and get away and wind down, especially after a long day at work — come in and get a pedicure, get a massage. “So that’s what we want to provide our customers is a calm, relaxing, good experience of getting your nails done, rather than coming in and getting hurdled in and hurdled out like most nail salons do,” Nguyen said. To that end, the couple have designed a space that resembles a farmhouse living room more than a cold salon. There are leather sofas in the waiting area and signs sporting phrases like “Good vibes only.” The salon also has a neutral color scheme of grays, browns and creams. That choice was intentional, the couple said. With more men choosing to visit nail salons for pedicures and manicures, they opted for a gender neutral space. “(Men) feel more comfortable if it’s gender neutral rather than going into a hot pink salon with chandeliers and glitter and all that everywhere,” Nguyen said. “Everyone’s welcome. It’s not just service for women; it’s everyone,” Siouthai added.

Path to opening Nguyen and Siouthai are continuing a family tradition. Nguyen’s parents have 20 years of experience doing nails, and opened seven salons of their own. Because they were looking to transition out of the business, they sold their last two salons in Eden Prairie and Burnsville a couple of years ago, Nguyen said. Now he and Siouthai have taken up the reins.

tory and background, you can get everyone in and everyone happy the very first time they come in,” Nguyen said. That experience has been helpful for deciding what services to offer, too. Nguyen said they have bounced ideas off his parents to decide what services are tried-andtrue and what Zen Nails could do differently. In an effort to modernize their salon, Nguyen and Siouthai offer more organic services: diffusers, essential oils and organic lotions and scrubs are all available. Within the next year or so, they also Photo by Jody Peters plan to offer services Dorothy Siouthai and her husband, Davis Nguyen, recently opened Zen Nails in the like eyelash extenFarmington Mall. The couple said they want to create a calm, welcoming environment for sions, waxing and customers. microblading (a tattooing technique, typThe couple, Nguyen’s par- weeks have been busy for But having the support ically for eyebrows). ents and his sister-in-law Nguyen and Siouthai. The and experience of their Siouthai is planning all work as nail techni- couple, who lived in Farm- family has helped, they on getting her extension cians at Zen Nails. ington for about three said. For Nguyen, opening years, moved to Lakeville, “With all my parents’ license and Nguyen plans a salon in Farmington opened their new busi- other salons, the biggest on getting his microbladseemed like an obvious ness and made time for issue was finding good ing license, and they may choice. He said he practi- Thanksgiving festivities. technicians right away. hire a couple more esthetically “grew up in the back They’ve also been First impressions, espe- cians in the future. So far, they’re happy of a nail salon,” and he learning how to balance cially in this business, are with how the salon has previously worked at an- work and family — they very important. other salon and had his have a 3-year-old son and “So if you get everyone own ideas for improve- a daughter who turns 5 and they’re on the same ment. this month. page with the same hisThe new salon’s top priorities are customer Sun Newspapers’ new service and sanitation, Nguyen and Siouthai said. Online Worship Directory “It’s starting to get a bad reputation in the nail www.onlineworshipdir.com business that sanitation Have your faith community prominently isn’t the number one priorfeatured on our website each and every week! ity. And for us, that is our number one priority. For Your listing will display the name, phone our technicians’ sake and number, address, website, and most importantly for our clients’ sake, we will offer a direct link to your website! want to be able to have the most sterile environment,” To request your order form contact: Nguyen said. Jeanne Cannon 952-392-6875 To reduce the risk of infections, all of the pedicure Or email: jeanne.cannon@ecm-inc.com trays are new 2019 models with magnetic jets. There are also individual liners to ensure each customer has a sterile pedicure tub. Sanitation influenced the design of the salon, too. When they drew up the floorplan, the couple chose to create a “sanitation station” in the back. The area has a half wall so customers can see the sanitation process, they said. “We want it to be very 10920 175th Court West, Lakeville, MN transparent; we don’t want (Next to Dairy Queen) No Cha to have them worry about rge for init what goes on behind the ia Examin l ation scenes,” Nguyen said. www.arnoldorthomn.com The last couple of

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Sports Cougars pick up a ‘W’ over Woodbury

Veteran coach takes on South remodeling project Girls hockey team starts 1-5, but has been in close games by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

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Reid Patterson of Lakeville South drives to the basket as the Cougars defeated Woodbury 53-52 in a non-conference boys basketball game Saturday at Lakeville South High School. Patterson scored 11 points and Riley Mahlman led the Cougars with 12. Lakeville South is 2-1 overall after a 44-42 loss to New Prague on Tuesday. The Cougars’ next game is 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at Bloomington Kennedy.

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Two of the top-ranked teams in Class 4A boys basketball meet Saturday when Lakeville North and Hopkins play in the Breakdown Sports TipOff Classic at Hopkins High School. Sixteen games will be played on two courts. Lakeville North and Hopkins will play at 3:45 p.m. Hopkins has won six state championships since 2002, the most recent being the 2016 Class 4A championship where the Royals defeated Lakeville North in the title game. Lakeville North has been to the state tournament seven consecutive years and defeated Hopkins in the 2014 Class 4A championship game. Lakeville North beat Edina 70-62 last Saturday in the Big 12 Classic at Cretin-Derham Hall High School. Senior guard/forward Tyler Wahl, a University of Wisconsin recruit, had 28 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Tommy

Jensen scored 17 points and forward Eli Mostaert added 10 points. Eastview also will play in the Tip-Off Classic. The Lightning are scheduled to play Minneapolis North at 8 p.m. The girls version of the Tip-Off Classic was last Saturday, also at Hopkins High School. One of the featured games was Eastview vs. Hopkins in a rematch of schools that played for the 2018 Class 4A championship, with Eastview winning. This time, it was Hopkins winning 75-48. Other South Suburban Conference teams playing in the girls Tip-Off Classic included Lakeville North, which lost to St. MichaelAlbertville 74-53, and Lakeville South, which lost to Stillwater 66-40.

Clendening’s roster includes two players from state Class 6A champion Lakeville North – offensive lineman Jack Hansen and defensive lineman Will Mostaert. Also playing for the South squad are defensive back Evan Geiwitz and wide receiver Andrew Reuter, both of Rosemount; and defensive back Marcus Shepley and defensive lineman Kyle Atkinson, both of Burnsville. Kickoff is 1 p.m. for the game between the North and South teams. The event also includes a youth football clinic, performances by Minnesota high school drum lines, cheer teams and dance teams, and autograph sessions with current and former Vikings players and Vikings cheerleaders. For more informaFootball Showcase tion about the Minnesota Apple Valley football Football Showcase, visit coach Chad Clenden- www.vikings.com/showing will be head coach case. of the South All-Stars at the Minnesota Football Menard up for award Showcase on Dec. 15 at Former Lakeville U.S. Bank Stadium. North High School stand-

out Greg Menard is one of 30 nominees for the Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year award. Menard, a senior, is a starting defensive lineman for North Dakota State, which will play Colgate in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision quarterfinals at 11 a.m. Saturday in Fargo, N.D. Menard leads the Bison in tackles for losses (9.5), sacks (7.5) and quarterback hurries (seven). A two-time All-American, he missed the 2017 season because of a torn knee ligament sustained during the opening week of fall practice. He returned this season and has started every game for undefeated (12-0) NDSU. Mayo Clinic will donate $5,000 to the general scholarship funds of the schools of the three Comeback Player of the Year award winners. Six other finalists will have $2,500 donated to their schools. The three winners will be honored during a ceremony at the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 1.

Lakeville South needed a head coach. Tim Morris was ready to be a head coach again. The timing matched up, and now a member of the Minnesota Girls Hockey Coaches Association Hall of Fame is coaching the Cougars. Morris, who led Eden Prairie to two Class AA state championships in the 2000s, is guiding a Lakeville South team that’s restocking with young players after reaching the state tournament three times in the last four years. He succeeds Mark Johnson, who is coaching St. Paul United after three years at Lakeville South. Morris stepped down as Eden Prairie’s head coach after the 2010-11 season and most recently was an assistant coach at Blaine. He was inducted into the coaches association hall of fame in 2013 and has been the coaches association’s executive director since 2004. As for being a head coach again, “a lot of things were involved,” Morris said. “It seemed like the right time. The quality of the school, the facilities, the strength of the youth program all played into it. It’s an attractive place to work with a strong program.” That doesn’t mean Morris can wave a wand – or a hockey stick – and the Cougars will start winning. They have struggled early, winning just one of their first six games. Morris attributes much of that to inconsistency that can come with having a young team. “We didn’t play badly against Eastview (a 3-2 loss Nov. 17),” Morris said. “They scored the winning goal with 10 seconds left. In our next game against Lakeville North, they scored in the last minute of the third period to tie the game, then won it in overtime. We’re not far from being 3-3.” The South coaching staff turned over, and so did a significant portion

of the varsity roster. Four of the top five scorers graduated. “We need to find a little more scoring, but I’ve been impressed with the players’ attitude,” Morris said. “They’ve been willing to work and listen to what the coaches are telling them. We need to work on playing well in our own end of the ice first, but I can see we have some speed and some players with high skill. “But we also have a lot of ninth- and 10thgraders, so we need to be more consistent. We’ll get to the point where we’re playing well for 51 minutes, but right now we have seven- or eightminute stretches where we don’t.” Junior forward Lindsay Maloney was the leading scorer among the returning players, coming off a 26-point season. Senior forward Taylor Stefan had a hat trick in the Cougars’ victory, 5-0 over Prior Lake on Nov. 29. Ninth-graders Taylor Otremba and Ryann Wright have three and two goals. Jenna Hayes, Macey Ravndalen and Ellie Boisjole return on defense, although Ravndalen is expected to miss a month because of an injury. Junior Becca Macklin is the starting goalie this season after serving as Lexi Baker’s backup last year. Lauren Sorvari also has seen time on varsity this season. Morris said the players seem comfortable with the idea that they’re in a season-long audition for the section playoff roster. “Until our section roster has to be turned in (in February), it’s a tryout,” Morris said. “We want the girls to know they’ll get a chance if they work hard and do the things they’re supposed to be doing, even if they’re playing on the junior varsity now.” The Cougars will face Shakopee in a South Suburban Conference game at 7 p.m. Thursday at Hasse Arena, then play Farmington at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, also at home.

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LV teams 1st, 2nd in Panther Invite wrestling South grabs the team title by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Lakeville South and Lakeville North were first and second at the Panther Invite wrestling tournament Saturday at Lakeville North High School. South had three champions and five third-place finishers. Taking first were Ryan Cripe at 138 pounds, Jacob Rathke at 152 and Willie Bastyr at 160. Bastyr, who’s ranked fourth in Class 3A at 152, also earned his 100th career victory Saturday. Third-place finishers for South were Peyton Herman at 113, Theron Wendt at 126, Brice Bischof at 145, Brendon Bischof at 170 and Jaden Dukes at 184. Lakeville North’s Bryce Benhart, ranked first in Class 3A at 285, won his weight class at the Panther Invite. Also taking first for the Panthers were ninthgrader Jore Volk at 106 and eighth-grader Zach Hanson at 113. Nathan Fenske, a senior, took second at 120, junior Brady Redenbaugh took second at 195 and junior Gavin Roy was third at 160 for Lakeville North.

Simley tops AV Several of the state’s top-ranked wrestlers in Class 3A and 2A were on the mat at Apple Valley High School last Friday

Lakeville North’s Gavin Roy (top) placed third at 160 pounds at the Panther Invite.

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Willie Bastyr of Lakeville South has his match against Connor Meixell of Eastview in hand at the Eastview Duals last Friday. The next day, Bastyr won the 160-pound weight class as the Cougars took first at the Lakeville North Panther Invite. when Simley defeated the host Eagles 37-24 in a dual meet that opened the 2018-19 season for both teams. Simley, ranked second in Class 2A, won nine of the 14 weights on its way to the victory over Apple Valley, ranked second in Class 3A. One of the most eagerly awaited matches of the night also was one of the shortest. Apple Valley senior Sebas Swiggum, a 2018 Class 3A runnerup and ranked first at 145 pounds this season, pinned Simley’s Antonio Everett in 56 seconds. Ev-

erett was ranked second in Class 2A at 145. A match between two No. 1-ranked wrestlers, Devin Roberts of Apple Valley and Jacob Hageman of Simley, was not decided until the final minute. With the match tied 1-1 in the third period, Roberts went for a throw that Hageman blocked. Hageman countered, scoring a takedown and nearfall points to win 7-1. Their match took place at 170 pounds, but both wrestlers are ranked first at 160 in their enrollment classes. Simley’s Cael Berg,

ranked first in Class 2A at 132, defeated Apple Valley’s Adam Mickelson 3-1. Mickelson is ranked third at 132 in Class 3A. Chase Debleare of Simley, ranked fourth in his class, earned a 9-1 major decision over the Eagles’ Regan Schrempp, who’s ranked third in Class 3A at 126. Eagles senior Brady Gross wrestled at 160 and defeated Nolan Wanzek 3-0. Gross is ranked third in Class 3A at 152 and Wanzek is ranked fourth in Class 2A at 170. Other winners for Apple Valley were senior Martin

Stewart, who pinned his opponent in 1 minute, 57 seconds at 120 pounds; Michael Mattison, who scored a takedown in the final seconds to win 6-4 at 195; and Tyler Kim, who received a forfeit at 285. Simley captain Daniel Kerkvliet, the top-ranked Class 2A wrestler at 285, did not suit up for the Apple Valley match. Kerkvliet, who won the 2018 Class 2A championship at 220, was in the featured match when Apple Valley wrestled at Simley in February 2018. Kerkvliet gave undefeated Eagles heavyweight Gable Steveson his closest match of the season before losing 3-2. It would be easy to assume Apple Valley and Simley are favorites to reach the state team tournament in early 2019, but that’s not a sure thing given the way section bound-

aries have been drawn for wrestling. The top-ranked team in Class 3A, Shakopee, is in Apple Valley’s section and the No. 1 team in Class 2A, KassonMantorville, is in Simley’s section. Last year KassonMantorville beat Simley in the Class 2A, Section 1 final and Shakopee knocked off Apple Valley in the Class 3A, Section 3 championship match. Apple Valley is host to Lakeville North in a South Suburban Conference match at 7 p.m. Thursday before going to a tournament in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on Friday and Saturday. Mike Shaughnessy can be reached at mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com.

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Grand Day celebrated at East Lake Elementary

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Community members filled East Lake Elementary School’s gymnasium on Thursday, Nov. 29, for the annual Grand Day concert with the school’s second-graders. During the concert, students played xylophones, waved streamers and held up letters that spelled out “grand.” Principal Miles Haugen said about 100 second-graders were involved in the performance. Grandparents or special friends of the students were invited to see them perform and take a quick tour of their student’s classroom afterwards. The songs performed during the concert touched on themes of gratitude, with students coming up to the microphone during one song to say what they are grateful for. During the same song, Haugen told attendees and the students he is grateful for East Lake Elementary. The school in Lakeville is part of the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District.

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More concerts, later times for Buck Hill Burnsville City Council allows up to 10 shows per year by John Gessner SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Buck Hill won Burnsville City Council approval Tuesday to hold up to 10 outdoor concerts a year. The council unanimously approved a planned unit development amendment allowing the shows and limiting attendance to 4,500 per show. The skiing, snowboarding and tubing venue west of I-35 on Buck Hill Road held an inaugural concert series this past summer under an interim-use permit that allowed up to six shows and expired last month. Buck Hill’s classicrock-heavy, four-night stand from Tuesday, July 10, through Friday, July 13, didn’t meet the company’s attendance or revenue goals, it said in a letter to the city, but it predicts

future concerts will be a good warm-weather business. Some neighbors of Buck Hill, surrounded on three sides by housing, continue to oppose the concerts or the expanded performance times the council also approved Tuesday. A few residents and business leaders have gone to bat for Buck Hill, saying concerts will add value to a regionally important Burnsville business. The council action includes later performance times. This year’s shows were required to end by 9:30 p.m., though Buck Hill admits the inaugural concerts ran late (except one that was rained out and moved inside). The new cutoff times are 10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 10:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. The

city planning staff recommended sticking with 9:30 p.m. The Planning Commission recommended 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Buck Hill president and CEO David Solner said contracts with bands will stipulate that shows end a half hour before the council-approved times, but he wants a half-hour cushion to allow for weather delays, equipment problems and encores that run long. In contrast with this year’s weekday concerts, Solner said he will steer more future shows to weekends. State noise standards limit noise received in residential areas to 65 decibels from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 55 decibels from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. The council action includes a noise-monitoring

requirement that Buck Hill proposed. A sound engineer will monitor noise three times on concert days: during the afternoon sound check, 30 minutes into the opening act and at the start of the headlining act. A report must be provided to the city the following day. Monitoring at sound check is critical, because that’s when bands crank the sound to test its limits, according to Chris Mislinksi, Buck Hill’s sound engineer. But the venue has final control over the volume, he said. Tom Burns, 1101 Circle High Drive, said the first two summer concerts (headliners Loverboy and Little Texas) were “unbearable at our house” a half mile away. Tom Anderson, 1719 Slater Lane, said he was at a friend’s house near Buck

Hill and vibrations shook the pictures on her wall, like a “mini earthquake.” Linda Stout, 15000 Windemere Lane, said noise at her house a half mile away was “like sitting in a bar.” “I just don’t think we should be the ones who are making Buck Hill thrive,” Stout said. “Too many people, too much noise, too much alcohol, etc., etc.,” she said. Burnsville resident Bruce Adams described Buck Hill as an asset to the city and region which has tried a number of offseason events to enhance revenue. Originally owned by the Stone family and opened in 1954, Buck Hill is now owned by Solner and longtime general manager Don McClure. Recent additions include a plastic surface for yearround skiing. “We have to remember

the things that that organization has brought to the community,” Adams said. Solner and other supporters of later cutoff times have pointed out that other south metro music events, including Burnsville’s own Fire Muster concerts, run later into the evening. Fire Muster shows in Civic Center Park end at 11 p.m. “Even where I live, if there is a Burnsville High School football game, I know the score,” Council Member Cara Schulz said. She and Council Member Dan Gustafson asked if Buck Hill, with its noisemonitoring requirement, is being held to a higher standard than other events in town. John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com or 952-846-2031.

Rosemount students to present ‘Shrek:The Musical’ Rosemount High School students will present “Shrek: The Musical” during main performances Dec. 6-9 at the school’s Performing Arts Center. The Tony Award-winning musical based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film recounts the fairy tale adventure of an ogre turned unlikely hero. A wisecracking Donkey, a feisty princess, a short-tempered

villain, a cookie with an attitude and dozens of fairy tale misfits stir up the kind of muddled mayhem that calls for a real hero. Director Nathan Miller said about 100 students are directly involved in making the show happen. Nick Tentis plays Shrek and Alex Robinson is the Donkey. Miller said the play includes many other leading, featured and supporting roles.

“We’re excited to offer this musical take on such a well-known movie,” Miller said. “The humor of the story and the lovable quirkiness of the character were what drew us to the show. That familiarity has been a challenge, too, as we do our best to honor the mental image people have in mind when they think of the movie with

what we are able to reproduce on the stage.” “We can’t make live actors look like Hollywood animation, and imitating the movie is not the same as artistically developing our own take on the show. Finding that balance has proven most difficult when it comes to costuming, makeup, and some specialized props.

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Legals INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 194 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 2018 This is a summary of the Independent School District No. 194 Regular Board of Education Meeting on November 13, 2018 with full text available for public inspection on the district website at www. isd194.org or 8670 210th Street W., Lakeville, MN 55044 Regular Meeting: November 13, 2018 The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. followed by pledge of allegiance. All board members and administrators were present except Skelly and Keliher. Consent agenda items approved: Minutes of the meetings on October 23 and November 7; employment recommendations, leave requests and resignations; payment of bills & claims; donations; field trips; Approval of Resignation Agreement; Approval of Board Meeting Calendar Date Adjustment; Approval of Facility Use Lease Agreement; Reports presented: Student Assessment and Process Update; Approved Actions: Inclusive Schools Week Proclamation; Resolution Canvassing Returns of Votes of School District General Election; Resolution Authorizing Issuance of

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Certificates of Election and Directing the School District Clerk to Perform other Election Related Duties Meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Published in the Lakeville Sun Thisweek, Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek, Dakota County Tribune December 7, 2018 884312

PUBLIC NOTICE This is a notice for Lakeville residents, that there will be a Lake aeration system on Krenz Lake (also known as Sunset Lake) in the 16915 Judicial road area. Do not go near the Open water as the ice may not be safe. This is a private lake with no public access. Published in the Lakeville Sun Thisweek December 7, 2018 875454

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The Rosemount Area Arts Council’s Christmas at the Steeple Center variety show “Santa’s Christmas” was held Saturday, Dec. 1, at 2 and 7 p.m. During the show, Mrs. Claus and a variety of performers aimed to get Santa back in the spirit of Christmas after he has lost his motivation to do circle the globe and deliver toys to all the good girls and boys all over again. As in the past, many hands, voices and musicians are contributing to Christmas at the Steeple Center, which this year featured the talents of five different groups. Among the contributor were the Rosemount Community Band, the Special Delivery Singers, a group from Betty Jo’s Dance Center, the Second Act Players and local singer Angela Walberg.

Burnsville Large apartment, townhouse project advances City review awaits after EAW by John Gessner SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

A 458-unit housing project proposed for the southeast corner of Interstate 35W/35E and County Road 42 took a step forward Tuesday when the Burnsville City Council voted to accept an environmental review. The council issued a negative declaration on the need for an environmental impact statement for the project proposed by Healey-Ramme. The developer wants to build 412 apartment units in two six- to eight-story

buildings and 46 townhomes. The site is 31 acres in the northeast quadrant of Southcross Drive West and Grand Avenue. Healey-Ramme is seeking a rezoning from businessretail-office to mixed use, which would allow highdensity residential. The council accepted the findings of an environmental assessment worksheet without ordering a more extensive EIS. An EAW is required for residential projects exceeding 375 units before the Metropolitan Council will approve a land-use

change, according to a city staff report. The project still awaits the city’s review process, “and the city will require modifications and mitigation, as necessary to avoid potential adverse environmental impacts,” the report said. The EAW covered 22 questions the developer had to answer before distributing its responses to 13 agencies for comment, Healey-Ramme representative John Shardlow said. It was a “very comprehensive” environmental review, Mayor Elizabeth

Kautz said. For decades, officials have envisioned uses such as a corporate headquarters or medical building on the highly visible property. Development is challenging because of its steep slope, dropping 85 to 90 feet from north to south, and because of an underground utility corridor. The property slopes down to Twin Lakes. John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc. com or 952-846-2031.

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Thisweekend A bluegrass Christmas Middle school artists

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The Well, a United Methodist Church, is hosting a Bluegrass Early Christmas service featuring The Sawtooth Brothers 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, at its Rosemount campus, 14770 Canada Ave. W. Admission is free.

An Artists Reception was held Sunday at the Robert Trail Library, honoring the aspiring artists from Rosemount Middle School. From left are Rosemount Area Arts Council and Friends of Robert Trail Library member John Loch, students Charlotte Bartlam, Kelly Estebo, Abigail Hadgu, RMS art teacher Bette Poukey, Robert Trail Library staff member Jade Cabagnot. The exhibit is sponsored by RAAC and the Friends of Robert Trail Library.

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Emmy-award winning a cappella quartet Tonic Solfa performs its Christmas show 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets are $39 at the box office, by phone at 800-982-2787 or online at Ticketmaster.com.

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a.m. to 1 p.m., Oasis Room, Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. Information: https://www. cityofeagan.com/visit-the-indoor-market. Movies in the Outfield – “Solo: A Star Wars Story” (PG-13), 7 p.m., Savage Sports Center, 13450 Dakota Ave., Savage. Seating begins at 6:30 p.m. Free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Concessions available. Ongoing Eagan parkrun, a free weekly timed 5K run, 9 a.m. Saturdays at Thomas Lake Park, 4350 Thomas Lake Road, Eagan. Rain or shine. To get a time recorded and stored online, register at www.parkrun. us/register and bring your barcode with you. Information: www.parkrun.us/eagan. Emotions Anonymous, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays at SouthCross Community Church, 1800 E. County Road 42 (at Summit Oak Drive), Apple Valley. EA is a 12-step program

for those seeking emotional health. All are welcome. Information: http://www.emotionsanonymous.org/out-of-thedarkness-walks. Recovery International, 3 p.m. Tuesdays at Mary, Mother of the Church (Room 9), 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. Park in lower lot. Self-help group for depression, anxiety, fears, panic attacks, anger and more. Information: Rita at 952-8907623 or www.recoveryinternational.org. Al-Anon Finding Hope Beginners Group, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. Troubled by someone’s drinking? Al-Anon can help. More information: alanon-alateen-msp.org. Blood drives The American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit red crossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information.

• Dec. 7, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Easter Lutheran Church – By The Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. • Dec. 8, 10:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville. • Dec. 10, 12-6 p.m., Qdoba, 1298 Promenade Place, Eagan. • Dec. 11, 1-7 p.m., Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. • Dec. 11, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Union 32 Craft House, 2864 Highway 55, Eagan. • Dec. 11, 1-7 p.m., Church of St. Michael, 22120 Denmark Ave., Farmington. • Dec. 13, 1-7 p.m., St. James Lutheran Church, 3650 Williams Drive, Burnsville. • Dec. 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Penske, 965 Aldrin Drive, Eagan. • Dec. 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan.

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Theater and Arts Briefs Rosemount Area Arts Council receives grant

Dec. 15, at the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Special guests include Neoteric Chamber Winds, playing works by Arrieu and Markowski, and Chris Kashjian, guitar, playing a concert written for him by Jeffrey Van. GSW plays pieces by Sousa and Villani-Cortes. Admission is free. More about the ensemble is at https:// grandsymphonicwinds.org/.

The Rosemount Area Arts Council has received a $10,000 capital grant from the Metro Regional Arts Council. RAAC will use the funding to purchase earset, lavalier and handheld microphones, mic bodypacks, and an antenna distribution system to improve the quality of the sound in the auditorium for plays and other performances. The capital grant program is made possible by an appropria- Jazzy Christmas in tion from the Minnesota State Lakeville Legislature with money from Theatre Elision presents the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general fund. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Have Yourself a Jazzy Little Christmasâ&#x20AC;? 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Lakeville Area Arts Grand Symphonic Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Winds perform free The holiday concert includes a â&#x20AC;&#x153;sing-along intermission.â&#x20AC;? concert Tickets are $15 at LakevilThe Grand Symphonic leAreaArtsCenter.com or by Winds will present a free program of works for large wind phone at 952-985-4640. ensemble 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday,

Holiday dance program in Lakeville

Dec. 15, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, at Peace Church, 2180 Glory Drive, Eagan. The performance is a choral concert and readers theater in one, featuring favorite holiday songs from the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40s. Cost is $15 at the door, $10 for seniors and children under 12. A cookie sale follows each performance.

DanceWorks Performing Arts Center, in collaboration with Hopkins Youth Ballet, presents its annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sharing the Seasonâ&#x20AC;? holiday dance program Saturday, Dec. 15. A medley of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nutcrackerâ&#x20AC;? dances, a lively â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rocketteâ&#x20AC;?-style kick and holiday tap dances will be performed by a cast of over 100 dancers. Performances are 1 and 3:30 p.m. at Lakeville South High School. For ticket information, call DanceWorks at 952-4327123 or visit danceworksmn. com.

ENCORE 2018 at Eagan High School Performances of ENCORE at Eagan High School begin 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, and Saturday, Dec. 8. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Home.â&#x20AC;? Additional performances are 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, and 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, through Saturday, Dec. 15. Tickets are $9 for adults, $7 for seniors and $5 for students and children. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket booth (651-683-6964) between 11 a.m.

Christmas classics in Eagan Eagan Women of Note and Eagan Theater Company present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christmas Classics: A Glimpse into the 1940s through Song & Scriptâ&#x20AC;? 7 p.m. Saturday,

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Lakeville-based Opry brings in The Easters Christian country musicians in the Easter family will perform Eastertime at Christmastime for another installment of the Lakeville-based Minnesota Gospel Opry on Saturday, Dec. 8, at 5 p.m. in the Oak Grove Middle School Auditorium, 1300 W. 106th St., Bloomington. Jeff and Sheri Easter and their family joined the Opry about three years ago in what was one of the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most successful concerts. The Easters are an award-winning duo, having earned Dove Awards, Grammy nominations, appearances on the Gaither Homecoming Series and

the Grand Ole Opry. After thirty-three years of music and marriage, Jeff and Sheri continue to encourage hearts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we perform, we want people to leave a little different than when they came in,â&#x20AC;? Sheri Easter said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want them to have a great time smiling, laughing, crying, and healing. We want them to know God loves them and that He is in control.â&#x20AC;? To listen to their music go online to https://tinyurl.com/ydfpue5l. Purchase advance tickets for $25 at brownpapertickets.com or call 1-800838-3006. Tickets are $30 at the door.

Rosemount Community Band to perform Dec. 9 The Rosemount Community Band will perform â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our Hometown Christmas Concertâ&#x20AC;? at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. Performance doors will open at 2 p.m., and free tickets will be handed out to the first 200 people on a first-come, first-served basis. A non-perishable food item donation for the 360 Communities Food Shelf or a cash donation to the

Rosemount Community Band will be accepted. Assembly Hall doors will open at 2:30 p.m. and only those with tickets will be allowed in. A previous edition of the newspaper stated the incorrect start time of the concert was 4 p.m. The event is being organized by the band and the Rosemount Area Arts Council. More information is at rosemountarts.com.

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Auditions The Front Porch Players will hold auditions for â&#x20AC;&#x153;On Golden Pondâ&#x20AC;? 6-9 p.m. Dec. 9-10 at Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, room 202, Rosemount. Information: rosemountarts.com/front-porchplayers.

Colleen Raye Productions brings â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sinatra and Company: That Holiday Feelingâ&#x20AC;? to the Ames Center stage 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12. The fun-filled variety holiday show features the talents of award-winning vocalist Tim Patrick, singer and producer Raye, big band vocalist Debbie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe, and the 10-piece Blue Eyes Band. Tickets are $28 at the box office (12600 Nicollet Ave.), by phone at 800-982-2787 or online at Ticketmaster.com.

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

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Dance â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Minnesota Nutcracker,â&#x20AC;? presented by Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8; 1 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $24-$39 at the box office, 800982-2787 and Ticketmaster.com. Events Holiday Art Sale and Empty Bowls Fundraiser, noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 30Dec. 9, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Proceeds benefit local food shelves. Information: LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com. Christmas in the Village, 1-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, and 1-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, Dakota City Heritage Village, Dakota County Fairgrounds, 4008 220th St. W., Farmington. Weather permitting. Cost: $7 ages 13 and older, $4 ages 3-12, free ages 2 and younger. Information: www.dakotacity.org. Exhibits Norman Crouch, photographer, and Jim Keefe, cartoonist, exhibit runs through December at the Steeple Center gallery, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Information: rosemountarts.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Navigating Impossibleâ&#x20AC;? acrylic painting exhibit by Annie Young runs to Jan. 2, 2019, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center gallery, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Information: LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com. Music ENCORE 2018: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Home,â&#x20AC;? presented by Eagan High School, 7 p.m. Dec. 7-8, 1315; 3 p.m. Dec. 9. Tickets: $9 adults, $7 senior citizens, $5 students at seatyourself.biz/eaganhs, at the box office 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. school days and one hour prior to each performance. Information: 651-6836964. BRAVO 2018: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Forecast!â&#x20AC;? presented by Eastview High School, 7 p.m. Dec. 6-8, 13-15; 2 p.m. Dec. 9. Tickets: $9 adults, $7 senior citizens, $5 students at seatyourself.biz/evhs. Information: 952431-8900. Bells of the Bluffs, handbell ensemble, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Free. Information: 651-480-1200. â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Old Fashion Christmas,â&#x20AC;? presented by the Lakeville Area Community Band, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $15 tables, $10 balcony at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com. VISTA Christmas concert, 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, Visitation School, 2455 Visitation Drive, Mendota Heights. Information: 651-683-1700. The Easters, 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, Oak Grove Middle School Auditorium, 1300 W. 106th St., Bloomington. Presented by Lakeville-based Minnesota Gospel Opry. Tickets: $25 at brownpapertickets. com or 800-838-3006; $30 at the door. South of the River Bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holiday concert, 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, Presbyterian Church of the Apostles, 701 E. 130th St., Burnsville. Free. Information: southoftheriverband.org. Rosemount Community Band presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our Hometown Christmas Concert,â&#x20AC;? 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. Performance doors open at 2 p.m., and free tickets will be handed out to the first 200 people on a first-come, first-served basis. A nonperishable food item donation for the 360 Communities Food Shelf or a cash donation to the Rosemount Community Band

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Robin Lee Bosworth will be accepted. Information: rosemountarts.com. BHS band concerts, 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, Tuesday, Dec. 11, and Thursday, Dec. 13, Burnsville High School. Information: 952-707-2100. FHS band holiday concert, 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, Farmington High School. Information: 651-252-2501. Shaun Johnson & the Big Band Experience holiday show, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $37 at the box office, 800-982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com. LSHS winter choir concert, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, Lakeville South High School. Information: 952-232-3300. Tonic Sol-fa holiday show, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $39 at the box office, 800-982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com. Sinatra & Company â&#x20AC;&#x153;That Holiday Feeling,â&#x20AC;? 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Features Tim Patrick, Colleen Raye, Debbie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe and the 10-piece Blue Eyes Band. Tickets: $28 at the box office, 800-982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com. LSHS Holiday Cabaret, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, Lakeville South High School. Information: 952-232-3300. BHS choir concert, 6:30 and 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, Burnsville High School. Information: 952-707-2100. Rhythmic Circus: Holiday Shuffle, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14-15, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $45.50$65.50 at the box office, 800-982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com. Grand Symphonic Winds, 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Free. Information: grandsymphonicwinds.org. Christmas with Cantus, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley. Tickets: $10$32 at www.cantussings.org or 612-4350055. An Andy & Bing Christmas featuring Mick Sterling, Ben Utecht and the Dakota Valley Symphony, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $25-$40 at the box office, 800-982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com. Theater â&#x20AC;&#x153;Church Basement Ladies: You Smell Barn,â&#x20AC;? runs to Feb. 14 at the Black Box Theater at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $32-$42 at the box office, 800-982-2787 or Ticketmaster. com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shrek The Musical,â&#x20AC;? presented by Rosemount High School, 7 p.m. Dec. 6-8 and 2 p.m. Dec. 9. Tickets: $9 adults, $7 seniors, $5 students at www.district196. org/rhs/theatrearts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Christmas Carol Radio Play,â&#x20AC;? 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14-15 and 2 p.m. Dec. 16, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $15, $12 ages 60 and older at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer:

The Musical,â&#x20AC;? 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, Masquerade Dance Theater at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $38-$73 at the box office, 800982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Arsenic and Old Lace,â&#x20AC;? presented by Trinity School at River Ridge, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, and 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 601 River Ridge Parkway, Eagan. Free admission. Information: trinityriverridge.org or 651-789-2890. Workshops/classes/other Loft Literary now offers writing classes in Rosemount. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Personal Writingâ&#x20AC;? with Peter Blau, 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, Rosemount Area Arts Council, Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. Register: loft.org/classes. Tinkergarten, a play-based, outdoor learning experience for children ages 18 months to 8 years and their parents, offers classes in Lakeville and Eagan. Information: https://tinkergarten.com. Creative dance classes, ages toddler to 7, Ballet Royale Minnesota in Lakeville. Information: balletroyalemn.org or 952898-3163. Yoga wind down class is the first Thursday of the month at Precision and Flow Pilates, 13708 County Road 11, Burnsville. Information: www.precisionandflowpilates.com. Oil painting workshop with Dan Petrov Art Studio for six consecutive Thursdays, 4-7 p.m., 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Preregister by phone at 763-843-2734. Drawing & Painting (adults and teens) with artist Christine Tierney, classes 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, River Ridge Studios, 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Information: www.christinetierney.com, 612-210-3377. 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, 651-214-4732. 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/. Community Spirits Toastmasters meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Ebenezer Ridges Care Center, 13820 Community Drive, Burnsville. Information: https://6742.toastmastersclubs.org/.

Robin Lee Bosworth, age 56, former resident of Lakeville, MN, passed away Oct. 25, 2018 after a long illness in Henderson, Nevada. She attended Elementary through High School in Lakeville and Dakota County Vocational School. She was the daughter of Gary L. and Ethylene Bosworth and sister of Kent D. Bosworth. Preceded in death by father, Gary L. Bosworth and ORQJ WLPH VLJQLÂżFDQW RWKHU .HQQ\ 3D\QH ZKR GLHG 2FW 18, 2018. Her brother Kent lives in Las Vegas, Nevada; mother, Ethylene Bosworth lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Graveside service will be in Wellsville, Kansas at a later date.

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Volunteer opportunities available in Dakota County Dakota County has the following opportunities available for volunteers. • Monday, Dec. 31, 5-8 p.m., New Year’s Eve Party, Lebanon Hills Regional Park, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Volunteers are needed to help support multiple activities and to make this event a success. All volunteers get a free thank you dinner and hot drinks at the event. • Monday, Dec. 31,

4-8:30 p.m.: Green Squad at New Year’s Eve in the Wild. Help celebrate the new year at Lebanon Hills Regional Park by sorting waste into recycle, compost, and trash bins. Volunteers get free event admission and dinner provided. • Monday, Dec. 31, two-hour commitment: Holiday Lights Collection Volunteer. Help collect holiday string lights from

event participants at Lebanon Hills Regional Park. Volunteers will receive a free dinner voucher for use during the New Year’s Eve event. • Dec. 1-31, afternoons: Customer Experience Survey Volunteer. Collect three customer surveys at Quick Stop, 1257 Thompson Ave., South St. Paul. The surveys include about 15 questions that ask about what customers

have purchased, how often they shop there, what are important reasons that they chose that store, and changes they’ve noticed in the store. A short interview and training session will be conducted either in person or over the phone. Volunteers collecting the surveys will receive a $20 Visa gift card. • Friday, Jan. 11, hours vary, Trails by Candlelight, Thompson County

Park, 360 Butler Ave. E., West St. Paul. Volunteers are needed for a variety of projects to help make this event a success. All volunteers get a free thank you dinner and hot drinks at the event. Ongoing volunteer opportunities include: Adopt-A-Highway Program, 4-H Youth Program leaders, LeDuc House host, Homework Help tutors at the Galaxie, Burn-

haven and Inver Glen libraries, county walking group leader, Neighbors to Neighbors Program, and American Red Cross donor ambassadors. Register to volunteer at http://bit.ly/2Qe7Skn or by contacting the county volunteer coordinator at 651-438-4635 or garrett. zaffke@co.dakota.mn.us.