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February 18, 2011 THISWEEK
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Zoo staff awaiting test results on cause of dolphin’s death
District 194 School Board
District 194 School Board Proceedings
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ly hard not to know why because staff are second-guessing everything.� Willis added that some test results from the necropsy won’t be available for a few weeks, and those might help shed some light on the cause of death. The zoo is also home to April’s daughter “Allie,� 22; April’s granddaughter “Taijah,� born last summer; and 45-year-old “Semo,� the father of Taijah. April arrived at the Minnesota Zoo in January 2008 and was on loan from the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. April gave birth to four calves during her lifetime. “April was one of our most beloved animals. Since she arrived here a few years ago, she quickly became a guest favorite,� Willis said. “She will be terribly missed by staff, volunteers, and all the zoo guests who met her.�
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One of the Minnesota Zoo’s four Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, 44-yearold “April,� died Tuesday, Feb. 15, and zoo staff are awaiting test results that could help determine the cause of death. April had been suffering from “a few physical ailments� in recent months and was undergoing treatment at the time of her death, according to zoo staff. “This was really a shock to us because the issues were minor,� said Kevin Willis, the Apple Valley zoo’s director of biological programs. “We thought maybe she had a fungal infection.� Willis characterized the zoo’s oldest female dolphin’s health issues as “age related.� A necropsy (animal autopsy) was performed at the University of Minnesota on Tuesday to determine the cause of death. Initial tests came up blank.
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“April,� one of the Minnesota Zoo’s four Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, died Feb. 15 after battling illness in recent months. A necropsy (animal autopsy) was performed at the University of Minnesota and zoo staff are awaiting test results that might help shed some light on the cause of death.
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4-H Key Award recipients named
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Foreclosure open house set Feb. 22
Survey to poll county’s residents
The Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) will host a foreclosure open house from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, at the Apple Valley Municipal Center, 7100 W. 147th St. Homeowners who are worried about their mortgage payments or would like more information about the foreclosure process are encouraged to attend. Trained homeownership specialists will be on-hand to provide information about what happens during the foreclosure process, homeowners’ rights and recommendations for longterm housing needs. Homeowners will be able to meet confidentially with CDA staff to ask questions and get advice. Those unable to attend can call the CDA’s Foreclosure Hotline at (651) 6754555 to speak with a homeownership specialist.
Dakota County will send a survey to residents this month to find out what’s important to them and learn how they feel about Dakota County. The survey will be mailed to 2,500 randomly selected households in late February. Survey results will be available in May, just in time for county officials to review before the next budget cycle. The county chose to mail this year’s survey, instead of conducting it by telephone, to reach those who have dropped their home telephone service and use cell phones exclusively. The county is working with the National Research Center to do the survey.
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Free dental care Lakeville Dental, 20171 Icenic Trail W., Lakeville, will participate in the fifth annual Dentistry From The Heart event, providing free dental care to new patients from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, on a firstcome, first-served basis. For more information, call (952) 469-3300.
1. Preliminary Actions a. Call to Order b. Roll Call 2. Discussion a. Joint Meeting with ISD 191 Board of Education 3. Additions to the Agenda 4. Adjournment
District 194 School Board
1. Preliminary Actions a. Call to Order b. Pledge of Allegiance c. Roll Call and Board Introductions d. Good News e. Public Comment f. Board Communications g. Agenda Additions 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. Other Business Matters g. Acceptance of Gift Donations h. Field Trips 3. Consent Agenda Discussion Items 4. Reports a. Gifted Program Update – Ms. Knudsen b. Integration & Equity Update – Ms. Wells c. Minnesota Student Survey Results – Ms. Knudsen 5. Continued Recommended Actions a. 2011 Graduation Site – Ms. Berkvam/Mr. Douglas 6. Additions to Agenda 7. Information a. Superintendent’s Report b. Board Member Reports 8. Adjournment
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The Lakeville Area Historical Society is seeking a Sign up for the following volunteer website designer. If interested, call (952) 469- classes at www.LakevilleAor 0373 and provide contact reaCommunityEd.net call (952) 232-2150 for more information. information. • Women’s Strength Training, adults, Saturdays, March 12-April 9 (omit April 2). • Zumba, adults, March 15-May 10 (omit March 29). • Zumba Toning, adults, March 17-May 12 (omit ! " # March 31). • Beginning and Intermediate Belly Dance, adults, Wednesdays, March 23May 25 (omit March 30). • Yoga for Beginners/In-
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This is a summary of the Independent School District No.194 Regular Board of Education Meeting on Tues, January 25, 2011 with full text available for public inspection on the district website at www.isd194.k12.mn.us or District Office at 8670 210th Street W., Lakeville, MN 55044 The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. followed by pledge of allegiance. All board members and administrators were present. Public Comment: The following spoke regarding budget adjustments: Dan Nelson-19520 Oak Grove Ave; Todd Bornhauser-19950 Dodd Boulevard; Shasteana Wikenheiser; Karen Wentworth-20425 Impatiens Way; Don Sinner, 9115-205th St. W; Meghan Scott-1213 Timbershore Lane, Eagan; Rebecca Chamberlain-15523 Dunhill Lane, AV; Randy Proschinske-9885 Upper 173rd; Tisha Dixon-16683 Hudson Ave; Laura Pasiuk-5445 Smetana Dr, Minnetonka; Jay Larson-16145 Hyland Ave; The following Consent Agenda items were approved: minutes of the meetings on January 4, 5, 11, 18, 20; resignations, leave of absence requests, employment recommendations; payment of bills and claims subject to annual audit; investments and wire transfers; alt facilities change orders; red cross disaster shelters request; safe routes to school joint powers agreement; donations; field trips and Wold contract. Reports presented: 2011-13 Budget Adjustment Update. R e c o m m e n d e d a c t i o n s a p p r o v e d: 2010-11 Budget revisions; Election of Board of Education Chair (Keliher) and Vice Chair (Volk). Adjournment at 9:17 p.m. -------------------------------------------------This is a summary of the Independent School District No. 194 Special Board of Education Meeting on Thursday, January 27, 2011 with full text available for public inspection on the district website at or 8670 210th www.isd194.k12.mn.us Street W., Lakeville, MN 55044 The meeting was called to order at 5:10 p.m. All board members and administration were present except Roz Peterson. P u b l i c C o m m e n t: T h e f o l l o w i n g commented on the budget adjustments: Chelsi Berry-20882 Jamestown Ave; Kristina Hufnagle-20850 Prairie Hills Lane; Dave Alvin-4501 River Crossing Ct; Mary Yakibchuk-5530 193rd St. W; Andrew Hilliard-20660 Howland Ave W; and Teri Homan-20619 Jura Tr. Discussion held: Following discussion regarding 2011-13 budget adjustments, the board directed the administration to create additional co-curricular fee models for the high school level and to utilize the Federal Jobs Bill Funds and reinstate the equivalent of 17 FTE's. Meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m. -------------------------------------------------This is a summary of the Independent School District No. 194 Special Board of Education Meetings on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 with full text available for public inspection on the district website at or 8670 210th www.isd194.k12.mn.us Street W., Lakeville, MN 55044 The meeting was called to order at 8:03 a.m. All board members and administration were present. Closed session was held for discussion of contract negotiations per MN Stat. 13D.03 Meeting adjourned at 9:25 a.m. Community Information Night at Kenwood Trail Middle School The meeting was called to order at 6:31 p.m. All board members and administration were present. Dr. Amoroso presented a brief update on the 2011-13 budget adjustments draft. P u b l i c C o m m e n t: T h e f o l l o w i n g commented on the budget adjustments: Shari Howell-20400 Hughes; Emily Pratt-17761 Jalisco Way; Dylan Slinger-18795 Kanabec Tr; Laney Anderson; Trista Johnson-12011 Arbor Cir, Minnetonka; Kelly Bankole-10013 170th St. W; Kami Wood-10261 173rd St. W; David Hanson-4250 140th St. Prior Lake; Jeff Wood-10261 173rd St. W; Jennifer Cooper-18015 Ellice Lane, Farmington; Dave Alvin-4501 River Crossing Ct; Mary Gadek-17728 Layton Ct; Sarah Mosier-17699 Lake Oak Circle; Emily Grossman-20873 Illinois Path; Noel Jacobson-20622 Kaftan Ct; Erin Tristain-17408 Ixonia Path; Nick Zak-9471 Glenborough Dr; Danielle Edson & Abby Hanson-10145 Ponds Way; Josh Deyo-14289 Banyan Ln, Rosemount; Tom Blackman-15507 Crest Drive; Ben Stefonowicz-17579 Hyacinth Way; Maggie Olson-16345 Hudson Ave; Tyler Munson-20790 Junco Ct; Leah Ecklund-26845 Weston Ct; Elise Erkens-23125 Grandview Way; Jodie Sheets-21148 Honeycomb Way; Sheri Sergent-10816 202nd St. W; Sami Peick-8392 174th St. W; Sylvia Olmstead-24285 Highview Ave; Tanille VanPelt; Jamye Casperson-16953 Glenwood Ave; Logan Halliday-17756 Keystone Ave. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. 2505852 2/18/11
Following is the agenda for the 7 p.m. Tuesday, “We found no obvious cause of Andrew Miller is at andrew.miller@ Feb. 22, regular meeting death,� Willis said of the necropsy. “It ecm-inc.com. of the District 194 School was a shock that she died and it’s realBoard in the District Office Board Room, 8670 210th St. W., Lakeville.
Dakota County 4-H recognized 10 outstanding youth with the Minnesota 4-H Key Award at a Feb. 9 banquet. Recipients include Charlie Broback, Sara Devitt, Allison Hawkins, Hanna Hawkins, Donnie Drewry, Kiersten Tepp, Maggie Stiles, Alicia Butler, Matthew Duff and Jordan Shaffer.
Dakota County 4-H recognized 10 outstanding youth with the Minnesota 4-H Key Award at a banquet on Feb. 9 sponsored by the South St. Paul Rotary. Recipients include Charlie Broback, Rosemount, Happy Go Getters 4-H club; Sara Devitt, Rosemount, Dakota Explorers 4-H club; Allison Hawkins, Rosemount, 4-Force 4-H club; Hanna Hawkins, Rosemount, Dakota Whisperers 4-H club;
Following is the agenda for the 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, joint meeting of the District 194 School Board and the District 191 Board of Education in the District Office Board Room, 8670 210th St. W., Lakeville.
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