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Jan. 18, 2019 • Volume 133 • Number 46

Former Farmington City Council member dies

by Jody Peters

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Douglas Lee Bonar, a former Farmington City Council member and former Planning Commission member, died on Jan. 9 at the age of 61. Bonar was elected to the City Council in 2012. Prior to serving on the council, he served five years on the Planning Commission and was a member of the Economic Development Authority. For 28 years, Bonar also worked as director of buildings and grounds in school districts that included Farmington. He served as a member of the EDA for six years and, according to former Council Member Jason

Douglas Bonar Bartholomay, was “a major part of why Farmington’s fiscal position is much stronger today than it has ever been.” In an email, Bartholomay noted Bonar was “responsible for increased

relationship with the school district, (and) the makeup of the EDA changing from just the council to a much more diverse group of residents and other city leaders.” Bonar served one term on the City Council. He ran for re-election in 2016, but lost his seat to Robyn Craig. Craig, a first-time council member, said that Bonar helped with her transition to the council and offered guidance. “He was so gracious afterwards that we became friends. He said that anytime I needed help or insight into the workings of the City Council to let him know … and I did

talk to him several times,” Craig said. She added: “I just want people to know how thoughtful and kind he was. He was a class act, and he will be missed.” Bonar’s obituary states he was a beloved husband, father and grandpa who “passed away peacefully.” It doesn’t state Bonar’s cause of death, but the Pioneer Press reports that Bonar had lung cancer. Funeral services are being handled by White Funeral Homes, and services will be planned at a later date to celebrate Bonar’s life.

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RHS senior donates blankets as part of Eagle Scout project Blankets donated to Burnsville oncology clinic

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Rosemount High School senior and Eagle Scout candidate Nathan Snyder donated tie blankets to the Minnesota Oncology clinic in Burnsville as part of his service project. by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

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The Rosemount High School Irishettes dance team finished seventh in High Kick and sixth in Jazz on Saturday at the Bloomington Kolleens Invite. Apple Valley placed third in High Kick during the meet, which was won in both categories by Centennial. The Rosemount team is coached by Kirsten Kissell, Nina Boyce and Mackenzie Heck. Team captains this year are Ellie Ackland, Amelia Baehler, Dani Broden and Hannah Stickler.

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Nathan Snyder, 17, is a senior wrestler at Rosemount High School living the busy life of a student months away from graduation. He’s also a Boy Scout who just took a load off his plate. He’s wanted to become an Eagle Scout since he began his Scouting career when he was in first grade. An Eagle Scout rank is something about 4 percent of Boy Scouts achieve. It requires 21 merit badges along with a service project. It’s a tall task for a busy student. Most prospective Eagle Scouts do some kind of

construction project, Snyder said, but he didn’t feel like he’d have time. Snyder said his project was inspired by his mother’s cousin, Sarah Jones, who is an oncology nurse at Minnesota Oncology in Burnsville. She told him its tie blanket donations were running low. “It’s a unique project,” Snyder said. “A bunch of other people were doing construction projects, but it seemed like this was the thing to do for me.” So, he raised funds via social media and through friends and family. He needed both fabric and funds to help complete the project. “People I didn’t even know started donating,” See Eagle Scout, 7A

Jan. 18, 2019 DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Farmington School Board welcomes new member, receives clean audit opinion Jan. 14 meeting covered board reorganization, annual audit and member salaries by Jody Peters SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

During its first meeting of 2019, the Farmington School Board swore in board members and took care of some financial business. Returning board members Steve Corraro and Melissa Sauser were sworn in, along with new member Rebecca Kaletta. The board was also reorganized for 2019. The 2018 chair was Sauser, and by unanimous vote, Jacilyn Doyle was named the 2019 chair. Member Julie Singewald was named vice chair for 2019 (formerly CorPhoto by Jody Peters raro) after a 3-2 vote (Corraro and Sauser opposed). On Monday, Jan. 14, three Farmington School Board members and two student School Board members took the oath Jake Cordes was named of office. New member Rebecca Kaletta joined incumbent members Melissa Sauser and Steve Corraro. Returning student School Board Member Jack Bauerle and new student member Bernadeth Lapore were sworn in as well. THE WICKLUNDS Loyal, dependable, Trustworthy, so’s the dog…

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clerk and Kaletta was for 2019 was a 2 percent named treasurer; both increase in line with diswere unanimous decisions. trict employee salary increases. Board salaries A 2 percent increase In 2018, School Board would be $5,585 per year salaries were set at $5,475 for chair and $4,488 per per year for chair and year for other members. $4,400 per year for all othSauser made a recomer members. Doyle noted mendation to set the vice that the recommendation chair salary in between the chair salary and the other members’ salaries. She said the vice chair “has a significant role in helping plan meeting agendas and scheduling” and said the vice chair also attends meetings as part of an executive committee comprised of the chair, vice chair and superintendent. Another recommendation, proposed by Corraro, was to have all board positions, including the chair, receive the same salary. Corraro suggested taking the recommended sum for 2019 and dividing by six, meaning each member would get a salary of about $4,671 per year. “Serving as (vice) chair last year … I can’t say my workload was probably any different than a non-executive committee member. I think we all do enough going to meetings and stuff like that, that it kind of balances itself out,” Corraro said. Singewald proposed sticking with the original recommendation of 2 percent increases, with the board chair paid slightly more and with no in-between salary for the vice chair. Singewald, who has

previously served as chair, said she feels that the chair position acts as a point person “that is often responsible for doing things more than the rest of the board.” She said she’s more comfortable having a small monetary difference for the chair salary than with the rest of the proposals and feels the board chair deserves an increase over the rest of the board members. Corraro’s proposal of an even salary across the board came to a 3-3 vote. Singewald’s proposal to increase the board chair and all other members’ salaries by the recommended 2 percent failed to pass, with Cordes and Singewald voting for it and all other members against it. Sauser’s proposal ended up being the proposal that was chosen. It passed with a 4-2 vote; Corraro voted no and Sauser voted against her own proposal. The chair salary for 2019 was set at $5,585; the vice chair salary was set at $5,037; and all other members’ salaries were set at $4,488.

Audit District 192 received some good financial news during its annual audit. Financial firm BerganKDV performed the audit, and its assurance partner Matt Mayer presented the results. He noted that it was a clean audit, and said the district also received an

more than anticipated at $76 million, but overall, the district was still left with a $2.9 million increase in the fund balance. “Administration was able to outperform the budget that you established for them,” Mayer told the board. “You indicated you wanted a surplus and the surplus ended up being about three times more than what you ultimately had budgeted.” The audit also looked at specific areas of the district’s budget. One of those areas, the food service fund, had a deficit of $14,439 in 2018. That deficit was in large part due to using surplus funds from previous years for remodeling and capital outlook needs in district kitchens. Mayer said many districts have to rely on operating capital or their general fund for those types of projects, so District 192’s ability to use the operations from food service to cover costs is “fantastic.” He noted that participation in the meal program is down and has been declining the last several years. As a result, the food service fund’s revenue stream has been flat. “That’s going to cause some challenges eventually in managing that,” Mayer said. He said that decreased participation in school meal programs is a common theme in most school districts he’s seen and isn’t a problem unique to Farmington. Another area the audit looked at was the community service fund. That includes things like after-school programs, the Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program, community education and school readiness programs. Surpluses were noted for each of the programs, with the exception of the ECFE program, which had a deficit of $92,703 for 2018. Mayer said that’s something that it has highlighted for administration, and that district officials will review.

award for its financial reporting. “The district goes above and beyond the basic requirements for financial reporting each year,” Mayer said. Every year, the district prepares a comprehensive financial annual report, which is an award-winning financial document, he said. It’s submitted to the Association of School Business Officials for grading and evaluation, and this year the document won the ASBO’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. “It is the most complete and thorough document that a school district in the United States can put together. Any information you want to know about the district’s finances or operations is in that document,” Mayer said. Looking at the district’s financial performance for the 2017-18 school year, Mayer said the district had a “successful financial year.” The final amended budget for 2017-18 school year called for $76.4 million in revenue and $75.4 million in spending, leaving a $1 million increase in the fund balance. The actual results show that the district received more revenue than anticipated: $78.9 million. Mayer said that increase Jody Peters can be reached at is partly due to more fees jody.peters@ecm-inc.com. and donations than expected. Spending was a little

DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE Jan. 18, 2019

Seniors Farmington seniors The Rambling River Center is located at 325 Oak St. For more information on trips, programs and other activities, call 651-280-6970. Monday, Jan. 21 – Closed. Tuesday, Jan. 22 – Table Tennis, 8:30 a.m.; Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; New Member Orientation, 10:15 a.m.; Wood Carving, 1 p.m.; Ole & Lena Fishing Fandango, 1:30 p.m.; Pickleball, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23 – Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Fitness Center Orientation, 9:30 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10 a.m.; Recycled Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Bridge, 1 p.m.; Coloring Group, 1 p.m.; Yoga, 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 – Table Tennis, 8:30 a.m.; Zumba Gold, 9 a.m.; Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Pinochle, 12:30 p.m.; Dulcimer Practice, 1 p.m.; Pickleball, 5 p.m. Deadline: Break the Winter Blues Party. Friday, Jan. 25 – Coffee Cafe, 8:30 a.m.; Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Cribbage, 10 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m.

Rosemount seniors The following activities are sponsored by the Rose-

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mount Parks and Recreation Department and the Rosemount Area Seniors. For more information, call the Rosemount Parks and Recreation Department at 651-322-6000. Monday, Jan. 21 – Bridge, 9 a.m.; Woodcarving, 9 a.m.; Bone Builders, 9:30 a.m.; 500, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 – Coffee at Cub, 8 a.m.; Bid Euchre, 9 a.m.; Open Painting, 10 a.m.; Bunco, 1 p.m.; Restorative Yoga, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23 – Sunrise Partners, 8 a.m.; Advisory Board Meeting, 9 a.m.; Canasta, 10 a.m.; Card Bingo, 1 p.m.; Senior Learning Network, 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 – Cribbage, 9 a.m.; Bone Builders, 9:30 a.m.; Pinochle, 1 p.m.; Yoga, 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25 – Euchre, 9 a.m.; Woodcarving, 9 a.m.; Lunch Out, 11:30 a.m.; Hand & Foot, 1 p.m.; Tribute Band Concert, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 – 500 Tourney, 12:30 p.m. The Rosemount Area Seniors are located in the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. Check monitors and room schedules at the facility for activity locations.

Lakeville seniors

All Lakeville Area Active Adults events are held at Lakeville Heritage Center, 20110 Holyoke Ave. Call 952-985-4620 for information. Monday, Jan. 21 – Closed. Tuesday, Jan. 22 – 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; “Ole & Lena” at Arts Center, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23 – 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, Jan. 24 – Classic Voices Chorus, 9 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; Red Hat Chorus, 10:30 a.m.; SS Strength & Balance, 11 a.m.; SS Cardio & Strength, noon; Euchre, Hand & Foot, noon; Beginner Tai Chi, 1:15 p.m.; Advanced Tai Chi, 1:45 p.m.; Zumba Gold, 3:30 p.m.; Beginner Line Dance, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25 – Yoga, 8:15 a.m.; Poker, 9 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; 500 Cards, 11 a.m.; Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Social Painting, 1 p.m.; Give Back Bundles, 3-5 p.m.

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Religion Women’s luncheon set Feb. 14 The Minnesota Valley Christian Women’s Connection will hold its Valentine luncheon 12-2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at Valleywood Golf Course, 4851 McAndrews Road, Apple Valley. Speaker Lisa Fred will share “A Sanctuary in Suffering” on how the accidental death of her husband thrust her into the harsh reality of suffering but prompted unlimited opportunities for growth. She also will play her flute. Luncheon cost is $20. Reservations/cancellations by Saturday, Feb. 9, to Jan at 651-434-5795 or

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Jan. 18, 2019 DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Opinion Big decisions about little Minnesotans by Joe Nathan SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Many working and low-income parents with infants or preschool children face tough decisions, whether they live in Little Falls or Lakeville, St. Louis Park or Stillwater. Child care options often are limited, and the best programs usually are very expensive. So is prenatal care. Arthur Rolnick, a former Federal Reserve Bank economist now at the University of Minnesota, recently pointed out that more than 35,000 Minnesota children from low-income families don’t have access to strong early childhood programs. This is despite research showing that high-quality early childhood programs working with low-income families and their children have powerful long-term impacts. Politicians have noticed. In their campaign platform, Gov. Tim Walz and Lt.

Staff Columnist Joe Nathan Gov. Peggy Flanagan declared, “Children and families are our top priority.” (More about their goals is at https://bit. ly/2RI2p5g.) Some of the biggest decisions the 2019 Minnesota Legislature will make involve some of the state’s youngest, smallest citizens. Conversations with two key legislators, one a Republican, one a DFLer, suggest that they agree on at least some priorities. Sen. Carla Nelson, R-Rochester, chairs the Senate’s E-12 Finance and Policy Committee. Rep. Dave Pinto, DFL-St. Paul, chairs the Minnesota House Early Childhood Finance and Policy Division.

Both told me recently, as Nelson, put it, “I want to see every Minnesota youngster well prepared for kindergarten.” Both want to support high-quality options to help achieve this goal. And both seem to agree that, as Pinto explained, “There’s very powerful research about the value of good prenatal care and for helping infants get a great start.” Walz agrees about the importance of good child care and education. In their platform, the Walz/Flanagan team wrote that lack of access to good child care “impacts parents’ ability to work, families’ ability to achieve financial security, and children’s readiness for kindergarten. … There is no smarter investment for our state than ensuring our littlest citizens have access to safe, robust care whether from their parents or child care programs that allow parents to continue to work and remain independent.” In his Jan. 7 inauguration speech, Walz shared his belief that “education is the great equalizer of society. Education unleashes untapped potential. Education conjures the magic of promising beginnings and the grace of second chances. Putting a young child on a yellow bus to pre-kindergarten in St. Cloud can prevent him from riding a prison bus to Stillwater. … Every child deserves a highquality education.” (The full speech is at https://bit.ly/2QAqN4e.) Minnesota has debated for decades how to best organize and support early childhood and child care. Over the last eight years, Gov. Mark Dayton and the Legislature compromised. The state provided enough money so that every pub-

lic school, district and charter could offer full-day kindergarten to all students. More money was allocated to provide early childhood scholarships for children from low-income families and for child and dependent care tax credits. But as mentioned earlier, tens of thousands of low-income Minnesota families still don’t have access to strong early childhood programs. Rolnick and his colleague attorney Michael Ciresi have suggested a compromise: —Fully fund early childhood programs for young children from families earning up to 185 percent of federal poverty guidelines. —Provide “partial scholarships for middle-income families.” They explain their suggestions in the Star Tribune opinion piece at http://strib. mn/2VKOXN9. There’s never enough money to do everything we’d like to do. So we have to establish priorities. I hope the governor and legislators can agree on using the best available research to support both low- and middle-income families with infants and young children. That will help, as Walz explained, unleash a child’s “untapped potential” and “allow parents to continue to work and remain independent.” Joe Nathan, formerly a Minnesota public school teacher, administrator and PTA president, is director of the Center for School Change. Reactions are welcome at joe@centerforschoolchange.org. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

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DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE Jan. 18, 2019

Hands-free cellphone legislation introduced Bill would ban talking into and holding a device while driving by Steve Karnowski ASSOCIATED PRESS

ST. PAUL — Minnesota may soon require drivers to use hands-free cellphones, and some lawmakers want to impose bigger fines for drivers who text, and treat distracted drivers more like drunken drivers when they cause serious accidents. Leaders of the Senate and House transportation committees have authored hands-free bills, and plan hearings this month and hope for floor votes as early as next month. Republican Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka and Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman said at a Minnesota

Chamber of Commerce forum Jan. 10 that they expect the legislation to pass. Prospects for the tougher penalties, which would need more committee approvals, are less clear. “Distracted driving is the fastest-growing cause of death and injury on our roads,” said House Transportation Chairman Frank Hornstein, who planned to introduce his bill Jan. 14. “The State Patrol tells us that they can’t even enforce the texting ban effectively without a hands-free provision.” The Department of Public Safety says at least 27 of the state’s approximately 380 traffic deaths last year were distractionrelated, about the same as

a year earlier. About 14 percent of fatalities and 15 percent of serious injuries have been distractionrelated in recent years. Citations for texting while driving rose from 1,707 in 2012 to 7,357 in 2017. State Sen. Jim Carlson, DFL-Eagan, has been a vocal proponent of handsfree legislation throughout his legislative career. “Today is a very important day for creating a safer environment for drivers, passengers and pedestrians on Minnesota’s roads,” Carlson said during a Capitol press conference to introduce the bill. “Since 2008, we have been trying to move forward legislation that addresses distracted and dangerous

Former county employee files lawsuit She claims she was wrongfully terminated by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

A jail treatment counselor who was employed with Dakota County for a little over two months has filed a lawsuit in which she claims she was wrongfully terminated after she reported another counselor was in a sexual relationship with a inmate. Brooke Johnson is seeking monetary damages as determined by the court for her lost wages, employment benefits and for emotional suffering she experienced after she says she was terminated and then encouraged to resign on July 3, 2018, by two superiors after she revealed the counselor-inmate relationship. Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom said in a statement that the county “denies Ms. Johnson’s allegations and will vigorously defend its employment practices in court.” He said it is Dakota County’s practice not to comment substantively on active litigation. The lawsuit alleges that the relationship came to Johnson’s attention from both the inmate and two of the inmate’s probation officers, who both expressed concern about the relationship, according to Johnson’s account in a

complaint filed Jan. 8 in the First Judicial District. There are several state laws that prohibit providers such as counselors from having sexual relationships with clients in their care. One probation officer indicated that the other licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LADC) reportedly had access to the inmate’s file and had made treatment recommendations for the man, whom the officer alleged in a written report that he was living with the counselor or her family upon his release. The probation officer said the LADC may have changed the inmate’s treatment recommendation at the time of discharge, as the officer was concerned that he was not referred to formal treatment services at the conclusion of the jail treatment program, according to the complaint. Johnson, who was hired by the county on April 30, said after she reported information about the relationship to her direct supervisor on June 25 and 29, the supervisor dismissed Johnson’s concerns and those of the probation officers, according to the complaint. During a July 3 meeting that Johnson says was supposed to be between her and her supervisor,

a third supervisor joined the meeting when Johnson said she was presented with a list of concerns about her job performance that had never been previously shared. Johnson says she was dismissed from the room, then was told to work in an empty cubicle for about an hour when she was called back into the office and she was told she was going to be terminated. Johnson says she twice requested to have a representative of the county’s Employee Relations staff present, but both requests were denied. Johnson alleges that the supervisor told Johnson that it was in her best interest to resign since it would be harder for her to find a job with a termination on her record. Johnson then said she wrote a one sentence resignation letter and signed it. The lawsuit claims the county’s actions were a reprisal in violation of the Minnesota Whistleblower Act, which says that an employer cannot discharge an employee for reporting a violation, suspected violation or planned violation of any state law to an employer. Tad Johnson can be reached at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com.

driving through cellphone use, including increasing penalties for distracted driving. I’m pleased that this legislation has bipartisan support and I know that passing it soon will save lives.” Senate Transportation Chairman Scott Newman introduced his hands-free bill Jan. 10. He said it would be easy to comply, noting that built-in systems are standard on most new cars while a handsfree cellphone mount costs only about $25. The Hutchinson Republican said he’s heard people testify about loved ones killed by drivers on cellphones. He said he knew two people from his district who died that way. “They’re really, really hard stories to listen to,” he said. Hornstein, a Minneapolis Democrat, had a simi-

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lar bill that stalled last session, but he said chances now are improved by the new House Democratic majority, support from business groups and growing awareness of tragedies caused by distracted drivers. “This has worked well in 17 other states where we’ve had crashes attributed to distracted driving actually being reduced,” he said. “So we know this works, it’s good policy and we want to make Minnesota the 18th state.” Sen. David Osmek, a Republican from Mound, is co-sponsoring Newman’s bill but wants to go further. The bill he introduced Thursday would triple the penalty for texting while driving to $150 for a first offense. He’d make it $250 for a second and $500 for a third. A third offense could mean forfei-

ture of a phone. It would also mandate that driver’s education courses cover the dangers of distracted driving and the laws governing it. But Osmek said its real teeth would treat drivers using non-hands-free devices the same as drunken drivers in case of accidents that result in injury or death. That could mean up to five years in prison for causing great bodily harm and up to 10 years for causing death. “I really am very frustrated that people are getting five days in jail, a week in jail, six months,” he said. “It’s an incredibly small amount of time for the damage that they have done to society.” Sun Thisweek and the Dakota County Tribune added to this story.

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Jan. 18, 2019 DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Obituaries

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David W. Amundson

David W. Amundson, age 44, of New Prague, died by suicide after a long battle with depression on Sunday, January 13, 2019. Dave was born on July 1, 1974 to Tom H. and Marlys A. (Youngbauer) Amundson in Farmington, MN. He graduated from Lakeville High School and attended Dunwoody College of Technology and received an Associate of Applied Science Degree in auto mechanics. He worked for the last 15 years for Airlake Automotive in Lakeville. On September 10, 1994, Dave married the love of his life, Amy Hall, in Lakeville and shortly after, the couple moved to New Prague, where they raised their two children. Dave was an avid outdoorsman and snowmobiler. He shared his love of one aspect of the outdoors with others as coach for the New Prague Archery Club. Dave was a loving husband, father, and friend to all. He was devoted to his German Shorthairs and his Chevyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, in equal measure. Dave is survived by his wife, Amy; son, Kevin Amundson of Montgomery; daughter, Jessica Amundson Age 39 of Chehalis, WA, for(Alex Swenson) of New Prague; parents, Tom & Marlys merly of Lakeville, born July 6, Amundson of Lakeville; parents-in-law, Gary & Pat 1979 in Edina, MN to Dale and Hall of Elko New Market; brother, Jerry (Katy Mullen) Jean Johnson, passed away unexAmundson of St. Paul; sisters, Becky (Shawn) Valek of pectedly January 2, 2019. New Prague and Carla Amundson of Lakeville; sister-inAfter graduating from Le Corlaw, Tracey (Jorge) Romero of New Prague.; his nieces don Bleu Culinary School Chris and nephews. worked as a sous chef at Kincaidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, and the Palomino and then as an January 19, 2019 at 11:00 AM at FaithPoint Lutheran executive chef for various restauChurch in New Prague with Reverend Dr. Steve Trewarrants in Portland, OR and the state WKD RIÂżFLDWLQJ 9LVLWDWLRQ ZLOO WDNH SODFH DW FKXUFK KRXUV of Washington. He is survived by his parents, Dale and Jean; brothers, prior to service from 9 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11 AM. Lunch will follow the service at the KC Hall in New Prague. Memorials are preDaniel and David and other family and friends. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, IHUUHG LQ OLHX RI Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV Bruzek Funeral Home January 17, 2019 with a visitation one hour before at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valbruzekfuneralhome.com 952-758-4949 ley. Henry W. Anderson (952) 432-2331 www.HenryWAnderson.com Bart (50) died September 14, 2018 of a seizure at home in Las Vegas. He grew up in Apple Valley and graduated from Apple Valley High School in 1986. He married Kristine Williams in 2004, and had been living in Las Vegas the past 13 years. Bart is survived by his wife Kristine Anderson, parents Merlin and Karen Anderson of Apple Valley; brother Brett (Sara) of Prior Lake; godson William; nephews Thomas and Ren of Prior Lake; brother Chad of San Francisco, CA; fatherin-law Mike (Julie) of Naples, FL; brother-in-law Jeff of Apple Valley; sister-in-law Kari of Lakeville; nieces Kate of Mankato and Jordan of Lakeville; and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grandmaâ&#x20AC;? Dorothy Nelson of Apple Valley. Preceded in death by grandparents, Uncle John and mother-in-law Cheryl Williams. Services have been held.

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Loving wife, mom, grandma and friend Janis Aitchison, 72, of Ft. Myers Beach, FL (formerly Lakeville, MN), entered heaven on January 7, 2019. Janis was born to Wilbur and Cleo Overgaard on November 8, 1946 in Ventura, IA. She graduated from Ventura High School and then went on to earn her RN from Des Moines Methodist. Janis married her junior-high school sweetheart Dwight Aitchison LQ 6KH ZRUNHG DW 7KH 0DUVKÂżHOG &OLQLF EHIRUH serving as the school nurse at Crystal Lake Elementary in Lakeville, MN for 15 years. Her most favorite DFWLYLWLHV LQFOXGHG VHZLQJ UHDGLQJ ÂżVKLQJ FRRNLQJ baking, gardening, and playing games and activities with IDPLO\ DQG IULHQGV 6KH ZDV D VHOĂ&#x20AC;HVV SHUVRQ ZKR KHOSHG everyone, and was a devoted and extra-loving wife, mom, grandma and friend. Janis is preceded in death by her father and brother. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years Dwight; son Brent; daughter Tara (Tyler) Cooper; grandchildren Cade and Ashlyn Cooper; mother Cleo Overgaard; brother Russell Overgaard and sister Margaret Welter. Per her wishes, a private interment service will be held in Ft. Myers Beach, FL. For those wishing to honor her beautiful life, memorials may be sent to Hospice of Douglas County Alexandria, MN, www.hospicedouglascounty. org or St. Peter Lutheran Church, 3751 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931.

Alvin Lee Strand Al Strand, age 73, a resident of Burnsville for the past 38 years, passed away on January 7, 2019 due to an illness. He was born on December 10, 1945 and raised in the area of Billings, MT. He was preceded in death by parents Sam and Bertha Strand and sisters Carolyn Houseman and Betty Thormahlen. He is survived by his high school sweetheart Gail Strand; daughter Stacy (Tim) Courtney of Tampa; sons Scott (Kirsten) Strand of Chicago and Walter â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tonyâ&#x20AC;? (Shelly) Strand of Minneapolis; his grandchildren, who were the loves of his life: granddaughter Olivia Strand, grandsons Erik and Brian Strand, Sam (Amy), Calvin and Connor Courtney; and his brother Gordon.

Bradley F. Olson Bradley F. Olson, age 76 of Chisago City, MN, passed away on January 7, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Sadie Olson and his brother Warren Olson. Survived by his wife Myrtie Olson, his sons Mark (Lorie) Olson and Bruce (Jill) Olson and daughter Debra Ham. He has nine grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews who all loved him very much. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 18, 2019 at Highview Christiana Lutheran Church, 26690 Highview Ave., Farmington with a visitation one hour prior to service. Luncheon at the church to follow.

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7A ball blanket, so I asked her if she wanted it,” he said. “She was super thankful. Her and her husband, who just finished chemotherapy, she said she was so grateful and they would share it.” Snyder submitted the application to become an Eagle Scout on Monday. Snyder will find out if he’s achieved the Eagle Scout rank in a few months. He needs to meet the requirements by the time he’s 18. His birthday is in February.

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EAGLE SCOUT, from 1A Snyder said. “I started looking for the best deals so I could make as many (blankets) as possible.” He was aiming for 50 blankets, but donations exceeded his expectations. About 117 volunteers, including many other RHS students, helped organize, cut and tie all the blankets over five work sessions. It took hundreds of working hours. He met with other Boy Scouts to help cut the fabric, and set time aside at school for classmates to help. During a youth expo night at his church he set up a gathering space for people to help. Photo submitted He had to cut the fabric to size and started pairing Rosemount High School senior and Eagle Scout candidate Nathan Snyder donated tie them with different pat- blankets to the Minnesota Oncology clinic in Burnsville as part of his service project.

Farmington Farmington VFW hosts steak fry for Rambling River Center

Farmington VFW Post 7662 will host a steak fry 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, with all proceeds benefiting the Rambling River Center. Post 7662 is at 421 Third St. Tickets are $11 and are available at the Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St. One ticket gets a Von Hanson’s grilled steak, baked potato, salad and dessert. Volunteers are needed for this event. If interested, call the center at 651280-6970. For more information, visit FarmingtonMN.gov.

Garofalo takes oath of office Minnesota’s 2019 legislative session officially began Jan. 8 with Rep. Patrick Garofalo, R-Farmington, and 133 other state representatives being sworn into office during a ceremony at the State Capitol. “I look forward to continuing to serve our community at the Capitol,” Garofalo said. “We have a lot to get done this year, including the passage of a two-year state budget. With a substantial budget surplus, I’m hopeful we can lower the taxes all Minnesotans pay while simplifying our tax code.” Much of Garofalo’s work during the first months of session will

take place in House committees. For the 2019-2020 legislative biennium, Garofalo will serve as the Republican lead on the Ways and Means Committee. He has also been assigned to the Commerce Committee, Energy Policy and Finance Division and the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration. Garofalo encourages area residents to contact him if they have any legislative questions, concerns, or ideas. He can be reached by phone at 651296-1069. He can also be contacted via email at rep. pat.garofalo@house.mn, or via U.S. Mail at 295 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155. Garofalo also invites residents to subscribe to his email update, where he will periodically share thoughts and information on happenings at the State Capitol. To sign up, visit his member page on www. house.mn and click on the “Email Updates” section.

Farmington Library events The Farmington Library, 508 Third St., will offer the following programs. Call 651-438-0250 or visit www.dakotacounty.us/library for more information. Lego Build Tournament, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22. Compete against fellow Lego enthusiasts to complete building challenges and win the title of Lego Build Champi-

on. Registration required. Ages: 5-12. Interviewing Skills, 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23. Learn how to be more confident, along with strategies to make you stand out from the crowd. Topics covered include types of interviews, common interview questions and major blunders to avoid. Taught by Dakota County WorkForce Center staff. Registration required. Storytime for 2s-6s, 10:30-11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25. Read, play, sing, talk and write together with stories and activities to develop early literacy skills for toddlers and preschoolers. Siblings welcome. Ages: 2-6. Open Studio, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25. Work on a current art or craft project while visiting with other makers. Get help with individual projects. New textile techniques demonstrated as requested. Geared for adults and youth ages 10 and older. Planning and Planting a Successful Garden, 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 26. Learn how to read a seed packet and decide which varieties are best for your garden. Discover how much room your plants need and which vegetables need to be started indoors. Bring your favorite seed packets to get customized tips. Presented by Dakota County Master Gardener Barb Webb. iLAB: 3-D Modeling Basics for Teens and Tweens, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. Learn how to design your own object using

3-D modeling software. Participants may print completed design later using a library 3-D printer. Registration required. Ages: 10-16.

City is looking for farm land lease proposals The city of Farmington is accepting lease proposals to farm undeveloped park land located at the northeast corner of 195th Street West and Diamond Path. “The city’s current lease expires on March 31, 2019, and it has begun the process of receiving proposals from interested parties to enter into a new five-year lease agreement to farm undeveloped park land located in Jim Bell Park and Preserve,” said Parks and Recreation Director Randy Distad. The size of the parcel to be farmed is 31.5 acres and will be leased for five years. Proposals are due at the Parks and Recreation office, 430 Third St., on or before 11 a.m. Feb. 15. All proposals must be sealed. Proposals should be submitted as an annual rental price per acres. Proposals must be submitted on the city’s 5 Year Farm Lease Bid Submittal Form, which can be found on the city’s website. A map showing the location of the site to be leased for farming can also be found on the city’s website. For more information, visit FarmingtonMN.gov/ RFP.

terns. “I had some volunteers make templates to tie the blankets together,” Snyder said. For a wrestler and Boy Scout, mixing with textiles wasn’t a common activity. “There was some troubleshooting, for sure,” he said. Snyder delivered 72 blankets featuring dozens of designs and colors Dec. 21 with his family. He handed out the blankets to individual patients at the Minnesota Oncology clinic. “One woman I remember, she kept eying a base-

Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

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‘There’s treats on every table’ Farmington’s annual Community Expo will be held Jan. 26 from 9 a.m.-noon by Jody Peters SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Visitors to Farmington High School on Jan. 26 will have the chance to visit a petting zoo, win free home cleaning packages and more at the 21st annual Farmington Community Expo. From 9 a.m.-noon that Saturday, organizations and business will have display tables with informational handouts. Some will have free items like pens, discounts off services and giveaways. There will also be program and activity information from the city of Farmington and Farmington Community Education. Admission is free, and there will be performances by Farmington Just for Kix at 9 a.m., Synergy Dance at 10 a.m. and the Rambling River Center Dum Ditties Dulcimer Club at 11 a.m. in the recital hall. The police department’s new K-9, Odin, and his partner, Officer Gary Tipton, will demonstrate skills such as apprehension, obedience and tracking at 9:45 and 10:45 a.m. in the auxiliary gym. The event drew over 2,500 attendees last year, and dozens of exhibitors will be present. Following is a look at three of those exhibitors: Little John’s Cleaning, Shine Window Cleaning and Farmington

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Scott Lythjohan, owner of Little John’s Cleaning, will be one of dozens of vendors at this year’s Farmington Community Expo on Jan. 26. Lythjohan has owned his business since 2006 and been involved in carpet cleaning and janitorial work for over 20 years. Community Education.

Little John’s Cleaning In 2006, Scott Lythjohan decided to embrace a mistake. When he was in fourth grade, a teacher mispronounced his name, asking if “Scott Littlejohn” was present. Lythjohan (pronounced Lith-jo-hahn, for the record), raised his hand and the name stuck with him all the way through college. “I was never Scott, never Lythjohan; I was Little John or L.J.,” he said. So when he was deciding on a name for his cleaning company, the

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Lakeville native turned to his old nickname for inspiration, and Little John’s Cleaning was born. “I thought ‘Well, you never know. Someone might remember,’ and every now and then you get a call like, ‘Hey, is this Little John from 30 years ago, 40 years ago?’ … You make some acquaintances that way,” Lythjohan said. Though his business started in 2006, Lythjohan has been in the cleaning industry since 1998. After going to college for business management, he worked on getting his real estate appraiser’s license. He got a side job as a sales representative for a

cleaning company, but the owner closed after a few months. Lythjohan and the company manager decided to try starting their own cleaning business, and eventually Lythjohan branched off on his own to create Little John’s. Little John’s has 12 part-time employees and primarily does commercial business cleaning. Other services include steam carpet cleaning (residential and commercial), janitorial services and some maid services. Lythjohan, who lives in Farmington and is a graduate of Lakeville High School, said most of his business is in the

south metro area. Clients include apartment complexes, banks and senior care facilities as well as residential homes. For Lythjohan, this marks his eighth or ninth year of participating in the expo. He’ll be handing out sponges with the company name on them and discounted coupons for carpet cleaning and house cleaning, which he estimates are about $100 in savings. Many vendors have deals of their own, he added. “There’s treats on every table,” Lythjohan said. He also gives away a free carpet cleaning every year, valued at $200-$300 with no strings attached. “I try to give some good deals for the Farmington residents so they get to know me, I get to know them,” Lythjohan said. One thing that’s different about his business is Lythjohan uses a restorative cleaning tool. The tool is mounted to a van, and dirt gets extracted into the van. Many cleaning companies only use that restorative tool for exceptionally dirty carpets, but Lythjohan said he uses it for every carpet and charges all customers the same price for using it. “It takes out so many more stains. It’s easier on me, nicer to the customer,”

he said. Using the restorative tool usually avoids the need to go back over a carpet with a spotting kit, which would mean additional charges for the customer. Now, Lythjohan said he doesn’t even carry a spotting kit because the machine takes “90-some percent of stains out.” “I’ve found that most of the time people are really happy when we do that. You go in with one price. Sometimes, there’s companies out there that they come in and it’s $160 to start and it’s $300 when you leave. And I never want that,” Lythjohan said. Though he didn’t imagine he would end up in the cleaning business, Lythjohan said the work is rewarding and he couldn’t imagine sitting in an office all day. “I’m not just a sitaround person. And every day’s different. … We’ll go over here and we’ll do the senior citizen building and then we’ll go over here and we’ll do the bank, and then we’ll go do a house. So everything’s different. You’re being challenged every day, and it’s a new challenge,” he said. Visiting with customers, like residents in the senior citizen buildings that he cleans, is another highlight. See Expo, 9A

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Shine Window Cleaning employees get to work sprucing up a client’s home. Owner Brandon Bruha said he likes that his business allows him to make a living, but he likes more so how he’s changed some of his employees’ lives. “I don’t try to be too strict of a boss, but I also try to foster a sense of pride and accomplishment and responsibility,” Bruha said.

EXPO, from 8A “The seniors love to talk. I like that,” Lythjohan said. “I like to see the smiles on their faces when you get done doing things for them. When you leave a house and someone’s happy because their carpet’s clean or you clean their whole entire home and they’re just happy when you leave. That gives you a sense of accomplishment.” For more information about Little John’s Cleaning, visit www.littlejohnscleaning.com or call 612910-6770.

Shine Window Cleaning Farmington business owner Brandon Bruha will be celebrating 10 years of running Shine Window Cleaning this June. Bruha said he “kind of fell into window cleaning by accident.” He previously worked at Medtronic, but was pushed out of that line of work after having a brain aneurysm in 2007. He found out a member of his church cleaned windows, and went on a job with him. “He said 10 minutes in, he knew that I had what it took,” Bruha said. Since then, he’s started his own business, and primarily works in the south metro, cleaning residential and commercial properties. In addition to cleaning interior and exterior windows, Shine cleans gutters and window sills, power washes siding and hangs Christmas lights. Most of the work is done from April through the summer, and Bruha has a winter job at the Hy-Vee off Pilot Knob in Lakeville to help during the slower season. Bruha, who has an almost-13-year-old daughter and a son who’s a junior at FHS, said he hires local workers, many of whom are still in high school. Last year, he estimates he had nine 16-yearolds working for him, as

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Employees with Farmington-based Shine Window Cleaning stand outside a client’s home. Owner Brandon Bruha will be celebrating 10 years of business in June, and is one of many vendors who will be at the Farmington Community Expo on Jan. 26. well as a couple of older workers. He said his son and other high schoolers get a summer job that not only pays similarly to fast food or retail jobs, but they also get other perks. “I said, ‘You’re going to be outside, you’re going to have a new location every day, you’re going to learn a skill that, maybe even further down in life, you might impress your wife one day when you say ‘I can clean our own windows,’ ” Bruha said. But more importantly, his workers learn accountability. He said he’s most proud of the way he’s “changed some of these young men’s lives.” “I don’t try to be too strict of a boss, but I also try to foster a sense of pride and accomplishment and responsibility,” Bruha said. For example, if a worker oversleeps twice in a month, they get a dock. He also gives employees an attendance bonus at the end of the season and offers a $50 finder’s fee for workers who bring in a new residential customer. And because workers are in and out of custom-

ers’ houses, Bruha said he tells his workers to “treat the customer’s home better than you treat your grandmother’s” and take their shoes off. “That level of respect carries over into the other sides of their work and hopefully their lives,” Bruha said. It seems to have paid off — Bruha said he’s helped two former employees start their own window cleaning businesses, and says he doesn’t need to advertise to keep business steady. That said, he makes sure to attend the Community Expo, and has set up a table almost every year he’s been in business. In addition to seeing familiar faces, Bruha said the event helps him meet 70-100 new customers each year. Part of that is because of his giveaways. He’s considering the idea of a prize wheel so that everyone who stops by his table gets a discount, like $20 off a screen repair or chandelier cleaning. He’s also considering offering free pens or flashlights along with candy. But the big giveaway

Farmington KCs host chili bingo and cook-off challenge The Farmington Knights of Columbus will host their fifth annual Chili Bingo and Cook-Off Challenge on Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Church of St. Michael, 22120 Denmark Ave., Farmington. The Chili Cook-Off Challenge judging begins at 4:30 p.m. and there is no charge to enter. Contestants may enter their chili

between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. and compete for cash prizes: $50 for first, $25 for second and $10 for third. The winners will be announced during the dinner that follows. A homemade chili dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. and bingo will begin when dinner is done at about 6:45 p.m. Also on the menu will be chips,

coleslaw and all the fixin’s. Hot dogs will be available upon request for children. Popcorn, soft serve ice cream, beer, wine and pop will also be available. The cost is $8 per person with a maximum charge of $25 per family. All proceeds will go towards local charitable efforts.

is a free window cleaning, valued up to $300. Even if someone doesn’t win, Bruha said he calls to see if someone wants to schedule a no-obligation estimate. “The expo is like the first seed I plant every year, and then I see it come to fruition in March and April,” Bruha said. Being self-employed offers a unique freedom to be present at his children’s extracurricular activities and enjoy work where he’s “not bogged down at a desk,” Bruha said. “When you’ve cleaned out someone’s windowsill and it looks brand-new; amazing results. Like the smile that you get from a homeowner is so good. “I can’t say it enough: I really like what I do,” Bruha said.

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New council members sworn in

Photo by Andy Rogers

Newcomers Paul Essler and Tammy Block were sworn in during the Rosemount City Council’s meeting Tuesday. Both were elected in November 2018. Mayor William Droste was also sworn in for his fifth term.

Rosemount City Council reviews concept plan for UMore Developers receive questions about parks, narrow streets by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The Rosemount City Council seemed comfortable with Newland Land Acquisition’s concept plan for a 435-acre housing and commercial development tentatively called Vermilion Crossing west of Dakota County Technical College and south of County Road 42. The concept plan is a legally non-biding document. Tuesday’s discussion with the Rosemount City Council was an op-

portunity for city officials to provide feedback. The city will still review a preliminary plat, site plan review and planned unit development master plan before anything is official. “It is a very unique plan,” Community Development Director Kim Lindquist said. “It’s different than other developments in the city. Lots are smaller and narrower than we’re currently seeing by other builders.” The development has the opportunity to attract

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a variety of buyers at a variety of price points. Lindquist said the city has some questions about traffic circulation, alleyways and stormwater. “It’s something we’ll continue to talk with developers as it enters the next phase,” Lindquist said. The development plan also includes narrower roads, which Lindquist said staff is willing to work with, but the city has some concerns about narrowing the busier collector roads. Council Member

Tammy Block had some questions for Police Chief Mitchell Scott about the narrow streets and if emergency vehicles can fit through. Scott said the average fire truck is similar to a garbage truck. The alleys and streets are designed to fit both. “It’s similar to Cobblestone in Apple Valley,” Scott said. “They have some alleyways there. The key is no parking.” Block also asked about the commercial district along County Road 42

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and when they expect to see development of that. Newland adviser David Newman said businesses will come when they see rooftops. Council Member Paul Essler asked questions about the parks and green space, and who will manage it. Newman said they’re still talking with the Rosemount Parks and Recreation Department about the plans. The development will likely have smaller pocket parks managed by the homeowners association along with city-run parks and playgrounds. The trail system would be open to the public and connected to other city and county trails. Newman clarified that if things go well, they could start grading in February 2020. It would the first large scale, modern residential development on the UMore Property, so the city has an interest in getting a thorough look at the plans. The property is projected to include space for 1,556 housing units along with about 8.5 acres of commercial property closer to County Road 42 along with several parks, trails and a welcome center. There are apartments and/or senior housing envisioned along County Road 42. Plans include 134 acres of open space. There are a variety of housing options in Newland’s plans including row townhomes, alley-loaded

detached townhomes, zero-lot-line villas, bungalows, single family cottages, standard single family homes and custom family homes. The typical size of the row townhomes homes would be about 24 feet wide. The alley-loaded detached townhomes would be about 28 feet wide and the zero-lot-line villas about 37 feet wide. The custom single family lots are about 80 feet wide. The development includes several houses that don’t fit the current R-1 single family standards, so Newland is looking to have the property zoned as a planned unit development to provide some flexibility. There is no public infrastructure serving the site, so the city will need to prepare utilities for the development. The city is also interested in the seeing Boulder Trail and Akron Avenue developed early in the processes. Dakota County has some questions about extending Akron Avenue to County Road 46, Lindquist said. Newman said it’s a 10year project. “We know that the economy is going to change,” Newman said. “We’ll probably have at least one recession.” The phasing plan would allow flexibility in case the market changes, he said. Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

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Discovering The Mature Lifestyle

Vital aging Column in this issue

Being Well

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January Issue

Silver Swans have fun, keep ﬁt in Lakeville By SUE WEBBER Contributing Writer

The words Silver Swans conjure up visions of beauty and grace. In Lakeville, the words also refer to a group of women ages 55-plus who are taking a class at DanceWorks Performing Arts Center. The class is taught by Leanne Campbell-Noonan, who is certified to teach by the Royal Academy of Dance in London. “I have taught adults in the past, but focusing on ages 55 and older is a new area for me,” Noonan said. “We’re taking into consideration mobility and balance, and stressing the joy of movement.” Her dance/movement class, offered for 45 minutes weekly, is low-impact and adaptable to many physical abilities. Those with particular situations can modify the movements to remain comfortable. “This is not a ballet class, though we do use some ballet-based movement.” Noon said. “We don’t do jumps, leaps or spinning. We also use some folk dance movement. The important thing is to have fun and keep fit. People end up feeling refreshed, not worn out.” She adapts the class to the people who enroll in it, Noonan said. The classes of 8 to 10 people work together as a group and also with partners, Noonan said. “Anybody can dance and enjoy movement,”

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Leanne Campbell-Noonan, certiﬁed by the Royal Academy of Dance in London, teaches Silver Swans classes in Lakeville.

she said. The movement helps with breathing and better posture, she said. “I’m aware of the importance of balance,” Noonan said. “Doing movement and dance together improves the ability to move and shift balance, bit by bit.” She uses a variety of music to keep things moving, including reggae and classical, Noonan said.

“There’s a real joy and passion about sharing dance,” Noonan said. “It surprises some people that they can do it. It’s fun.” Classes are limited to a maximum of 10 people, both men and women. The cost is $30 for five classes. “We wanted to make it accessible,” Noonan said. The Silver Swans is a new program designed and developed in England by the Royal Academy of Ballet, after 18 months of research into developing an approach to the kind of movement that would be comfortable. Noonan has been a dance educator for more than 25 years, teaching and choreographing for students of all ages in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and the Twin Cities. “I’m Canadian,” she said. “I took my teacher training at the National Ballet School of Canada.” Noonan started dancing at the age of 5. “I was never a professional dancer,” she said. “I did amateur dance and choreography. It found me.” She is a graduate of the Teacher Training Program at Canada’s National Ballet School, where she also earned her Associate Teaching Diploma-Cecchetti Method. Noonan has been on staff at DanceWorks since 2012. Prior to that, she spent five years teaching at the St. Paul Conser-

vatory for Performing Artists. DanceWorks Performing Arts Center was established in 1984 by Ann Proudfoot. What began as a 1,200-square foot studio has expanded into a 14,000-square foot facility that includes HealthWorks, a women’s fitness facility. The center offers recreational classes, competition lines, pre-school program and ballet curriculum. Ann Proudfoot, owner and director of DanceWorks Performing Arts Center, received her B.S. degree in Dance and Physical Education from the University of Utah. Proudfoot was the dance director at Arlington High School, Arlington Heights, Ill., and later transferred to Larson Junior High School in Elgin, Ill., where she introduced a dance program that subsequently became part of the school’s physical education curriculum. After moving to Chicago, Proudfoot created her own community dance program. But a job transfer for her husband brought her to Minnesota, and she subsequently established her own dance school in Lakeville. The next session of Silver Swans will be Jan. 17-Feb. 28. Participants may join at any time. The first class is complimentary. The cost is $30 for seven classes. DanceWorks Performing Arts Center is at 17470 Glacier Way, Lakeville. Information: 951-432-7123.

Health is the trump card when it comes to aging Every month, I use this column to proclaim and promote a new age of old age. My point is that people in their 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond are no longer automatically relegated to the backseat or sideline of life. Instead, they can now remain active and engaged during their encore years. The postretirement period is no longer the doldrums of life. For many, it is the happiest and most productive time of all. Today’s seniors are anything but “retired,” idle or dormant. They are continuing

to contribute to the common good as much as possible for as long as possible. I call it “vital aging.” BOB Older adults can now do RAMSEY more and be more than ever Guest before. They can live purcolumnist poseful, meaningful, interesting and fulfilling lives until St. Louis Park resident Bob Ramsey the very end. They can conis a lifelong educator, freelance writer and tinue working, start their own advocate for vital aging. He can be reached business or become an entreat 952-922-9558 or by email preneur. They can go back at joyrammini@comcast.net. to school, travel, volunteer, dote on grandchildren, check build something, collect someoff their “bucket list,” invent thing, run for public office or something, create something, write a column. The sky’s the

limit, but there is one caveat. Health is the trump card. If health goes bad at any age, all bets are off. Aging can only be as vital as health allows. Remember the old proverb, “Health is better than wealth.” It’s truer than ever. Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, put it this way, “A wise man ought to realize health is his most valuable asset.” And British philosopher Herbert Spencer may have said it best, “The preservation of health is a duty.”

This means that good health can’t be taken for granted. It’s not contagious. You can’t catch it from other people. Each of us has to take responsibility for our own well-being. Don’t wait for signs, symptoms or sickness to show up. It’s important to pay attention to your health while you’re healthy. That’s why the first law of successful aging is simply: Be well to live well. Take care of yourself, so you can take care of others and take on the world.

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Being Well January Issue

Discovering The Mature Lifestyle Jan. 17, 2019

Longtime marathon runners share keys to their success By SUE WEBBER Contributing Writer

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Bob Stavig’s wife pictured him crossing 50th Street during the 2018 Twin Cities Marathon.

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said, adding that most of the trail 100s give runners 30 or more hours to finish the course. Now 69, Stavig said he confines his running to weekends these days. “I used to run every day,” he said. That involved regional races, too, including Boston in 1987. “I injured my hamstring this summer and barely finished the Twin Cities Marathon,” he said. A native of South Dakota and a graduate of the University of South Dakota in Vermillion where he worked on the student newspaper, Stavig said he began running in college, “when the craze started.” He moved to the Twin Cities in 1971. Now semiretired, he said he’s been “an ad guy” for his entire career. His wife, Vicki, is a writer. The couple has two children: son Mike, and daughter Christina, who is a physician at Park Nicollet. Both also are runners. Stavig used to fish a lot and once worked as a fishing guide in Canada, but then, he said, “running took over.” Nowadays, he runs on the trails along the Minnesota River bottom, and also trains hard on the hills at the Hyland Ski area. He keeps careful track of his running times on spreadsheets going back 25 years, Stavig said. Running has brought “some really good friends and humorous experiences” to his life, Stavig said. “I don’t consider myself a great runner,” he said. “I’m a citizen runner, and that’s been meaningful for me.” One of Stavig’s closest running friends is Ed Rousseau, 79, who participates in numerous runs, including 24-hour and 48-hour marathons. Rousseau holds national and world records. He is the oldest of 23 charter Twin Cities Marathon runners. Rousseau said he has been running since he was 40 years old. “I grew up in Upper Michigan, and basketball was it,” he said. “We had incredible teams. It was

my favorite sport.” There were no track or cross-country teams available then, but, he said, “I ran all over our farm, chasing heifers.” He worked during the summer peeling bark off logs for 3 cents a log. After high school, he went into the Air Force, and found himself running on the track with his whole squadron during basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. “I was in good shape then,” he said. “I was 17 years old, 150 pounds and 6 feet tall.” He later went to work for Control Data in Minneapolis. And Rousseau kept running. One of his favorite places to run was the YMCA on Lake Street in Minneapolis, where he built up his long runs. Rousseau’s record includes 107 marathons, including all 37 Twin Cities Marathons, plus 116 ultra marathons. According to an account of his running history written by Yolanda Holder, Rousseau’s initial marathon

was the first Twin Cities Marathon in 1982. His fastest marathon was 2 hours 57 minutes in 1984 at age 45. “Ed’s medaled in 33 of the USA National Championships in the Marathon, 100K, 100 Mile, 24-Hour, 48-Hour and Six-Day Races and Snowshoe events, 23 times a National Masters Champion,” Holder said. “He’s set or broken 17 U.S. ultra-marathon records from 100 miles to 48-hour and six-day events and five world indoor track records. His 110-mile total in the 2005 24-hour nationals, at age 66, was ranked the seventh best Overall USA Masters Runner Ultra Marathon Performance that year. His 336-mile total in a six-day race at age 74 in 2014 was a U.S. and World Masters Division Record, while also setting four other 70-74 age World Records at 12, and 24 Hours, at 100K, and 100 miles.” “Every year is a unique experience,” Rousseau said. “I am able to renew wonderful friendships.” See Run, Next Page

“Fast Eddie” Rousseau holds world and national running records.

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One of his favorite mottos is this: “The race starts at 20 hours for those still standing.” Rousseau, who calls himself “Fast Eddie,” already is planning for a 10K snowshoe national competition in Cable, Wisconsin. There’s also a 24-hour race in Fort Snelling in June and another big

race in August. “Some people nap during those long runs, but I don’t,” Rousseau said. “Every six hours I might sit for 10 minutes and use a roller or Epsom salt gel on my leg muscles.” During the long-distance runs, he has a crew that helps him replace what he’s losing with carefully scheduled nutrition supplements, energy drinks and Snickers bars. “When I start hallucinating and staggering around at 3 a.m.,

I add caffeine to my drinks,” he said. In the meantime, Rousseau said, “I’m training twice a week, down by Minnehaha Creek and up the sledding hill,” he said. “My vision is to be 92 years old and win the 50th consecutive Twin Cities Marathon, and then see what’s next.” These days, Rousseau said he’s running “smart miles, not junk miles.” He’s working on core ex-

ercises and practicing snowshoe runs. An ongoing 35-year sobriety program has long been a powerful motivation for Rousseau. “My running is a positive and healthy use of time that had previously been used for drinking and hangovers,” he said. “I talk to groups about ‘being the best that you can be,’ whether they’re treatment patients, or a group of runners.” He also tries to visit his cab-

in north of Park Rapids every month, where he can run on the trails and do snowshoe training during the winter. Sometimes, he travels 30 miles to Bemidji State University, where he has permission to run on the indoor track before 3 p.m. Rousseau has been inducted into the Minnesota Running Legends and the Michigan Upper Peninsula Road Runners Hall of Fame.

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Education District 196 STEM Career Fair Jan. 31 District 196 will hold its annual STEM Career Fair 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31,at Rosemount High School, 3335 142nd St. W., Rosemount. The event is free and open to all interested area high school students and their parents. More than 100 STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) businesses and colleges will

have representatives available to answer students’ questions and share information about their company and work experience. Students can move from table to table in a college fair-like setting to learn how to prepare for a career in a STEM-related field. All District 196 schools offer some components of STEM education and the district has established a K-12 pathway of STEM-

focused magnet schools. It begins at the elementary level with Cedar Park Elementary STEM School and Echo Park Elementary School of Leadership, Engineering and Technology, and continues at Valley Middle School of STEM and Apple Valley High. No registration is necessary to attend. For more information, visit www. district196.org/stemfair

or contact Paul Olson, District 196 teaching and learning coordinator for science, math, STEM and innovative programs, at 651-423-7911 or Paul.Olson@district196.org. The event is also seeking scientists, engineers, and computer, math, health care, and manufacturing and skilled trades professionals to provide their expertise and/or present at the career fair. Companies, colleges and individual STEM professionals are all welcome. There is no cost to participate and no formal presentation is necessary. Participants will be set up like a job fair or college fair as students move from table to table. For more information, email Penny Anderson at stemcareerfair@gmail. com or Paul Olson at Paul. Olson@district196.org.

SES to host annual Environmental College and Career Fair The School of Environmental Studies (SES) will host its annual Environmental College and Career Fair 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12. Representatives from approximately 30 colleges and universities will be on hand to provide guidance on educational opportunities and careers related to the environment. The event is open to any interested students and their parents. SES is a 400-student optional high school for juniors and seniors that offers hands-on learning with an environmental theme. SES is located in Independent School District 196 on the grounds of the Minnesota Zoo at 12155 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, in Apple Valley. For more information about SES or the Environmental College and Career Fair, contact Nathan Nelson at 952-431-8750 or nathan.nelson@district196. org.

Eastview robotics teams advance Eastview Robotics FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams – Blue Lightning, Team 8473, and Short Circuits, Team 9182 – advanced to the Minnesota State Championships after winning their league qualifier tournament Jan. 12-13 at Elk River High

School. Blue Lightning came into the tournament ranked first after combining the results of all four FTC leagues playing this season’s game, Rover Ruckus, presented by Qualcomm. Short Circuits and a third Eastview-sponsored middle school team, Tech Tigers, FTC team 14561, came into the weekend in the middle of the pack. Team 8473 held on to its No. 1 seed up until the last qualification match where a loss dropped the team to second place, which was still good enough to be an alliance captain. Team 8473 selected Short Circuits to join its alliance after a strong showing throughout the tournament. In the quarterfinals, the teams outscored opponents 251-203 and 237-212 to advance to the finals where they faced a strong alliance of two teams from Becker High School. In the finals, they continued their strong play and overcame a large penalty to win 235-188 and finished off the tournament and the win with a 200-112 victory. In addition, the Tech Tigers won the Rockwell Collins Innovation Award given to the team which “thinks outside the box” and had the ingenuity and inventiveness to bring its design to life. Blue Lightning, FTC Team 8473, is comprised of Capt. Akansha Kamineni, Allison Hitchcock, Maya Johnson, Richie Mathew, Gabe Mahlen, Fatimah Mohammed, David Schindler and Margarita Sytcheva. Short Circuits, FTC Team 9182, is led by Capt. Austin Bodin, Mohamed Arab, Jacob Grawe, Sam Halterman, Justin Hecht, John Kronkvist, Aidan O’Malley, Kyra O’Malley, Carson Phillipsek and Sam Weber. The Minnesota FTC State Championships will be held Feb. 8-9 at Washington Technology Magnet School in St. Paul.

earned first place and Eastview Thunder earned third place overall. Individual ribbons were earned by the following students: Wright Stuff first place: Jamie Chen and Yongwen Mei. Wright Stuff second place: Elena Ea and Anushri Tiwari. Protein Modeling second place: Sonia Li, Anushri Tiwari and Harita Duggirala. Sounds of Music third place: Sonia Li and Akshay Naik. Mousetrap Vehicle first place: Madelyn Wick and Amy Brewster. Mousetrap Vehicle second place: Candela Larson and Koreb Tibabu. Disease Detectives second place: Elena Ea and Udaya Gadiparthi. Herpetology third place: Sakthi Saravanapandi and Harita Duggirala. Experimental Design third place: Katie Dillon, Ronit Gupta and Bilal Mohamed. Chemistry Lab third place: Sanjana Reddy and Alison Benolken. The teams will travel to University of Wisconsin River Falls to compete in the Border Battle on Jan. 26.

College News

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, fall honors list, from Rosemount – Emma Adams, Ashley Heimkes, Isabella Stellmach. University of Minnesota Duluth, fall dean’s list, from Farmington – Jacob Anderson, Michael Bakke, Alexis Bradley, Samantha Guenther, Alexandra Hermoza, Daniel Hernandez, Corey Knutson, Claire Kristiansen, Shantel Lofquist, Madeline Mechelke, Andrew Meyer, Colin Modjeski, Chloe Pratt, Kayla Russell, Abigail Sweetman, Grace Welter, Nicholas Zarras; from Rosemount – Christopher Chunh, Jenna Eichten, Hannah Garrett, Amanda Halvorson, Bailey Heck, Emily Kearns, Eastview team Tyler Liska, Michael Lutterman, Casey Robinson, takes first at SSC Schnoor, Kayla Science Olympiad Jacob Schultz, Brianna Shirley, A total of 41 Eastview Jason Thoennes, Elizabeth Science Olympiad stu- Westlund. dents competed on three teams in the South Sub- To submit college news urban Conference tourna- items, email: reporter. ment held Jan. 12 at Lake- thisweek@ecm-inc.com. ville North High School. Eastview Lightning

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Sports

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Farmington forward Sophie Hart works near the basket in Guard Molly Mogensen is one of five players averaging at least eight points for the a recent South Suburban Conference girls basketball game Farmington girls, who won their first 12 games. against Rosemount.

Tigers dominant in first half of season Girls basketball team fourth in Class 4A rankings by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Farmington’s girls basketball players are aware of what’s going on, but are doing their best not to dwell on it. This is what’s going on: The Tigers won their first 13 games of the season, likely for the first time in school history. They are leading the South Suburban Conference, a league they have never won, and are making a bid to go to the state tournament, someplace they have never been. With the regular season about half over, however, the Tigers neither want to look back nor too far ahead. “We try to focus more on how we want to play than on the opponent,” coach Liz Carpentier said. “We’ve been trying to go a game at a time, and it’s

been that way all season long.” That task could get tougher later in the season. The Tigers led the South Suburban at 6-0 going into their home game against Lakeville South on Tuesday. On Friday, they play host to defending conference and state Class 4A champion Eastview, which started the week one game behind Farmington in the league standings. They entered the week ranked fourth in Class 4A by Minnesota Basketball News. Only two other teams in the class were undefeated – top-ranked Hopkins (13-0) and second-ranked Wayzata (140). The Lake Conference rivals play the first of two regular-season games against each other Feb. 1. Farmington won 12 of its first 13 games by 14 points or more. The Tigers haven’t had a truly close

game in almost a month since beating Apple Valley 53-46 on Dec. 18. That figures to change Friday when they play Eastview (10-2 overall). The second half of the schedule includes two games against Eastview, back-to-back road games against Lakeville North and Apple Valley, and another game against an improved Burnsville team. That should be enough to keep the Tigers from looking ahead to the playoffs too early. “It’s a very focused group, and even though we have some young players, a lot of them have the experience of going through a varsity season,” Carpentier said. “So they understand what we’re trying to do and why we want to keep concentrating on a game at a time.” Carpentier said the Tigers also have tried to

develop a playing style and attitude that works away from home. They just completed a stretch of seven games that included just one on their home court. They won all seven by more than 20 points. They took control early last Friday at Shakopee, which could have tied for first place in the South Suburban by defeating Farmington. The Tigers jumped to a 14-3 lead and never were in trouble as they rolled to a 68-46 victory. Carpentier said before the game the Tigers needed to rebound well, and they did. Junior point guard Molly Mogensen had a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds, and sophomore forward Sophie Hart had eight rebounds to go with a game-high 18 points. In the Tigers’ previous game Jan. 8 against Prior

Lake their task was trying to contain high-scoring Lakers guard McKenna Hofschild, who in early December set a Minnesota high school girls basketball state record by scoring 63 points in a game against Park Center. Farmington did not resort to an exotic defense to try to contain Hofschild. The Tigers played mostly man-to-man and held her to 10 points as they won 67-38. “Molly Mogensen guarded her most of the time and did a great job of on-the-ball defense,” Carpentier said. “You need a team concept when you’re going against a player like that. The rest of the girls on the court understood when they needed to help, did an outstanding job, and I think (Hofschild) was a little frustrated.” The Tigers can be difficult to guard because

their scoring can come from several different players. In addition to Hart’s game-high 18 points against Shakopee, three other Farmington players – Mogensen and sophomore guards Paige Kindseth and Peyton Blandin – scored 10 each. Three Farmington players average at least 12 points a game and five average at least 7.6. The regular season can become a grind in January with two or three games a week and the playoffs still more than a month away. Carpentier said fatigue shouldn’t be a problem for the Tigers because a lot of what they’re doing is new for them and their enthusiasm is high. “They love practice, and they love coming to the gym,” the coach said. Mike Shaughnessy is at mike. shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com.

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Coming full circle

Woman who was once a mentee is now a mentor with Kids ’n Kinship by Patty Dexter

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Apple Valley’s Melissa Wikstrom isn’t sure how her mother learned about Kids ‘n Kinship, but she’s glad she did. Wikstrom, a 39-yearold mother of two boys, ages 7 and 5, was matched with a mentor, Barb Ostlund, when she was a child, around age 7. Prior to that, life had been difficult for her, her older sister, younger twin brothers and their single mother. Wikstrom’s siblings were also matched with mentors through the organization. “I think it showed me a different life that I didn’t know, that I wasn’t experiencing in my own family. My mom was very loving and she tried her best, but it was hard on her,” she said. “(Ostlund) was married, so I would see her husband every once in a while and see a healthy marriage and a loving home.” The mentoring experience has come full circle for Wikstrom. For the last year and a half, she’s mentored an 11-year-old girl named Aryana Swisher, a student at FIT Academy in Apple Valley. “It’s a lot easier than I expected,” Wikstrom said of the experience. Kids ‘n Kinship, an Apple Valley-based nonprofit serving children ages 5 to 16 in Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount, started in 1972 as an affiliate of National Kinship. The organization serves youth from mostly singleparent homes, but children from two-parent families or who are being raised by their grandparents or other relatives can also be accepted into the program. The organization offers opportunities for community-based and schoolbased mentoring. According to Kids ‘n Kinship, the goal is that “children will form a long-term relationship resulting in our successful outcomes of reduced isolation, sustain a positive adult relationship and experience a reduction or absence of risky behaviors.” In the communitybased program, mentors spend time with their matched child doing different activities. Addi-

Kids ‘n Kinship is hosting the following information sessions in January and February. For more information about the organization, visit www.kidsnkinship. org. • 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan.

Photo by Patty Dexter

From left, Melissa Wikstrom, Aryana Swisher and Sandy Gibbens pose for a photo in Gibbens’ home on Jan. 4. tionally, Kids ‘n Kinship sponsors four seasonal activities for all participants. Volunteers mentor a child at school each week in the classroom in the school-based program. “Mentors work on literacy issues, support class work and build trust in the relationship,” according to the organization.

Being mentored Wikstrom was born in Peoria, Illinois, and her family later moved to Minnesota. She mainly lived in Lakeville while she was growing up and graduated from Lakeville High School. She later attended Hamline University and Roosevelt University. Wikstrom and her family have lived in Apple Valley since 2013. After her mother signed her and her siblings up to be mentored in Kids ‘n Kinship, Wikstrom found that Ostlund was an adult with whom she could have a calm and understanding relationship. “It was kind of chaotic at home, so it was really nice to get one-on-one time which was rare for me to get, one-on-one time with any adult,” Wikstrom recalled. Ostlund often took Wikstrom to her home to make crafts with her or

they went out to dinner or a movie. Wikstrom accompanied her on a few trips. “She was a really good listener,” Wikstrom said. “She’s a very calm and quiet personality, which I think was good for me because I was a very quiet kid, very shy.” In a speech given at a recent Kids ‘n Kinship gala, Wikstrom said over 30 years later her life is more wonderful than her 5-year-old self could have imagined. She’s thankful to Ostlund for providing her with a safe haven to recover from trauma that happened in her life. “It took a long time to get here and it was with the help of many loving adults, counselors and friends that helped me to become my true self,” she said.

to transition to becoming a community mentor for Aryana. Wikstrom said she thought they connected well in school, but she wasn’t sure if Aryana had wanted to continue with the program. Aryana later told her she would have been “devastated” if Wikstrom had not chosen to keep being a mentor. “Just hearing that was a wakeup call,” Wikstrom said. Aryana said their past interactions have included

always makes sure that they’re listening and safe,” she said. Aryana and Wikstrom have been a good match and the relationship has been positive for Aryana, said Sandy Gibbens, a family friend who helps care for Aryana. “It’s been another additional positive force for her,” she said. Wikstrom said anyone who is thinking about being a mentor should at least start the process of applying. It took her a while before she could begin, but she’s found the wait was worth it. “There’s so many kids who could use a positive role model and one-onone time,” she said.

her spending time at Wikstrom’s house playing with her sons, Luke and Aleks. They have also done things like go to the Science Museum and spend time at Millz House in Apple Valley. “It’s very fun. We hang out pretty much ... every month,” she said. Wikstrom said Aryana has fit in well with her family and her boys fre- Patty Dexter can be reached patty.dexter@ecm-inc. quently ask when they will at com. see her again. “They love her and she is great with them. She

Being a mentor Wikstrom said she thought about becoming a mentor after moving back to Minnesota from California. She decided to start by being a schoolbased mentor and this was where she was first connected with Aryana. They spent time working on homework, talking and playing games during visits. Photo submitted After the first year Wikstrom mentored Ary- Melissa Wikstrom and Aryana Swisher gather for a photo after decorating gingerbread ana in school, she decided houses. Also pictured are Wikstrom’s sons Aleks and Luke.

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Religion Luther College Nordic Choir to perform The Luther College Nordic Choir will perform Feb. 9-10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley. Performances will take

place at the 5 p.m. worship service Saturday, Feb. 9, along with the 8:30 and 9:45 a.m. worship services Sunday, Feb. 10. The choir also will perform a 7:30 p.m. concert on Saturday. The program includes “Praise the Name of the Lord” by Sergei Rachmaninoff, “Pater Noster” by Jacob Handl, Psalm 50 by F. Melius Christiansen,

as well as hymn arrangements, spirituals and the traditional Nordic Choir closing piece, “O Lord God” by Pavel Chesnokov. Performances during worship services are free; tickets for the Feb. 9 concert are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets are available online at tickets.luther.edu and at the door.

‘Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age’ showing at SOTV Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Apple Valley is showing “Screenagers” 4:30-6 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30. “Screenagers” probes

into the vulnerable corners of family life and depicts the messy struggles over social media, video games and academics. The award-winning film offers solutions on how to help kids navigate the digital world. The film is appropriate for children 10 years of age and older. The film will be followed with an optional

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DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE Jan. 18, 2019

Craig: Shutdown is devastating for families Welcomes House debate on border security; will hold town hall by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig, D-Eagan, was back in the 2nd District this past weekend, as she heard a lot about the longest partial government shutdown in the nation’s history. One of the nearly 500 workers employed at the Federal Aviation Administration site in Farmington told her that he was having to decide whether to come to work while not getting a paycheck or stay at home to help care for his child, who was recently born 10 weeks premature. “These are heartbreaking stories,” Craig said last week from her Washington, D.C., office. “It’s devastating for these families.” This FAA worker decided to stay at home, according to Craig, as have many of the other Minnesota federal employees from the Superior National Forest to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, where it’s been reported that Transportation Safety Administration workers are using sick days during the shutdown. “We’ve been asking how can we get this government back up and running,” said Craig, who has donated the House salary she earned during the shutdown to local food shelves. She says shutting down the government is not a way to negotiate whether more funding will go toward security measures on the U.S. border with Mexico. President Donald Trump is seeking $5.7 billion to build a barrier on

Angie Craig the border. U.S. House leadership, which turned from Republican to Democratic on Jan. 3 with the help of Craig’s win along with many other Democratic victories over incumbent Republicans on Election Day 2018, says no. Trump said during his first meeting after the election with Democratic leadership that he would shut down the government without funding for the wall. About 250 miles of wall could be built on the 1,984-mile border with $5.7 billion, based on a December 2018 statistical analysis by professor and columnist Liberty Vittert. There is currently about 700 miles of a barrier on the border. Craig said the House has passed six appropriations bills that would open government and would have funded Homeland Security through Feb. 8. These are the same bills that Republicans put forth a month earlier, according to Craig. “We can’t hold federal workers hostage in the middle of this,” Craig

said. “There is a way we can work together.” She said she invites a debate on the best way to provide border security. Craig said building a wall is a 10th century solution that doesn’t address this 21st century challenge. She said there are some areas of the border that need additional fencing. She said more people may be needed to work as border security agents or immigration court workers, and increased use of drones, sonar or radar technologies should be studied. “We need to have a broader conversation,” Craig said.

Other issues Craig said she’s been getting to know other representatives in the House and creating legislation around the issues she talked about in the campaign – health care, mental health issues, infrastructure and campaign finance. She plans to talk about that during her first town hall, which she plans to hold in the next couple of weeks. This would be the first of what she says are going to be monthly public meetings with questionand-answer sessions in the 2nd District. During the campaign she criticized her opponent, former U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis, for not holding open public meetings. Lewis held three ticketrequired town halls on one day during his two-year term. Early in his term he decided against holding a town hall for fear it would turn into a spectacle for the opposition party, and

then later in his term for security issues. Third District U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Deephaven, held a town hall without disruption prior to the start of the 116th Congress. “I’m really looking forward to (the town halls),” Craig said. “I believe that if you are going to represent everyone in the community, you need to listen to them. I’m looking forward to a great discussion.” She said she knows not everyone is going to agree with her, but she said they have a right to let their views be known. Despite the deep partisan divide in the country and in Washington, Craig said there are issues Republicans and Democrats can address together. She said she’s already met with Republican House members to talk about those issues. “I’m going to remain optimistic,” Craig said. “There are many things, including within the Min-

nesota delegation, to work together on.” Craig is a co-sponsor of House Rule 1, which contains campaign finance reform, including a provision that would require disclosure of donors to super PACs. She says other areas where she can see a sense of collaboration between the parties are special education funding, infrastructure, restricting opioids and mental health issues. Craig, who lives in Eagan, says she will be active in the district when she’s not in Washington. One of her four boys is still in high school. Her district office is in Burnsville, at 12940 Harriet Avenue S., in the Skyline Professional Building south of Burnsville Parkway next to Carbone’s Pizza. Craig’s official House website is https://craig. house.gov. Tad Johnson can be reached at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com.

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Legals INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 194 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 11, 2019 This is a summary of the Independent School District No. 194 Regular Board of Education Meetings on December 11, 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: December 11, 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; Lewis arrived at 7:50 p.m.; Skelly left at 8:18 p.m.; Consent agenda items approved: Minutes of the meetings on November 27th and December 4; employment recommendations, leave requests and resignations; payment of bills & claims; donations; field trips; World’s Best Workforce; Change in Regular Board of Education Meeting Location; Approval of District Office Lease Agreement; Approval of Community Education Space Lease Agreement; Reports presented: Springsted Survey; Employee Benefits 2018-19 Plan Update; Approved Actions: Certify Pay19 Tax Levy; Resolution of Polling Locations for 2019; Meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m. Published in the Sun Thisweek, Dakota County Tribune January 18, 2019 898219

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Business Calendar To submit items for the ville. For new and prospective Business Calendar, email: members. Free. Registration required. Information: Tricia darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. Andrews at tricia@burnsvilleApple Valley Chamber of chamber.com. Commerce events: • Thursday, Jan. 24, 11:30 Dakota County Regional of Commerce a.m. to 1 p.m., Next Leaders Chamber Luncheon, GrandStay Hotel, events: • Wednesday, Jan. 30, 9-10 7083 153rd St. W., Apple Valley. Speaker: Carole Elfstrum, a.m., Meet the Chamber, Spire owner of a health consulting Credit Union, 1251 Town Cenbusiness and former chamber tre Drive, Eagan. For new and chair and executive at Blue prospective members. Free. Cross/Blue Shield. Cost: $15. Registration required. InforRegistration required. Informa- mation: Nicole McCarthy at tion: Fabiana at fabiana@ap- 651-288-9200 or nmccarthy@ dcrchamber.com. plevalleychamber.com. Burnsville Chamber of Commerce events: • Wednesday, Jan. 23, 8-9 a.m., Chamber 101, Chamber Office Conference Room, Gateway Building, 350 W. Burnsville Parkway, Suite 425, Burns-

• Tuesday, Jan. 29, 6-9 p.m., 2019 Annual Meeting, Brackett’s Crossing Country Club. Cost: $55 per person, $100 per couple, $420 per table of eight. Reservations required. Information: 952-469-2020.

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. Lakeville Area Chamber of meeting at Vivo Kitchen, 15435 Founders Lane, Apple Valley. Commerce events: • Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2-3 Information: Tom Van Delist, p.m., Ambassador Anniversary 612-325-7275. Visits. Registration required. Information: Shanen Corlett at 952-469-2020.

Lisa Benders is 80! Help us celebrate Lisa’s 80th birthday at the American Legion on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Cake and refreshments will be served.

Walters Jim and Judy Walters of Anoka announce the birth of their son, Jack John Walters, on Jan. 15, 2018. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and was 21 inches long. Big sister Bella Mae welcomed him home.

Bill Smith Wingaard Electric is happy to announce the retirement of Bill Smith, former vice president, after 40 years of dedicated service. Congratulations Bill!

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Jan. 18, 2019 DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Thisweekend Jazz duo to present Circling through the Seasons Twin Cities jazz vocalist Paula Lammers and pianist Mary Louise Knutson will present the concert Circling through the Seasons at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at the Steeple Center in Rosemount. Lammers and Knutson will present a concert of songs from the “Great American Songbook” and beyond. These two artists aim to take the audience on a journey through songs that talk about seasons, both literal and metaphorical. Songs include: “Autumn Leaves,” “You Must Believe in Spring,” “I’ll Remember April,” and more. Classically trained, Lammers said she found a new direction when she took an opera improvisation class during her graduate studies, and discovered an untapped talent to hear chord progressions. In 2001, despite 12 years of performing and teaching on the Twin Cities classical scene, she took an unexpected detour – a seven-year tenure singing tunes with a vocal quartet aboard the St. Croix River Valley tourist train the Minnesota Zephyr. Lammers then sang with area big bands and formed the nine-piece ensemble, Cloud Nine, performing throughout the Twin Cities from 2006-2010. In 2012 she began a three-year stint with the Phil Mattson Singers as lead soprano. Lammers is a distinctive artist, “a solid soprano voice who shares each

song’s story with heartfelt conviction, clear diction and a sweet (but not too-sweet) tone, swing where it needs to swing, energy where it needs to pop, wistful musing or upbeat sunshine as the story merits,” said Andrea Canter on the website Jazz Police.com. Minneapolis-based jazz pianist and composer Knutson has been called “one of the most exciting and innovative artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time.” She’s been noted for her warm, inviting tone, broad range of emotional expression, and distinctive compositions. Knutson tours regularly with trumpeter Doc Severinsen, former bandleader for the “Tonight Show” starring Johnny Carson. She also tours with her group, the Mary Louise Knutson Trio, and freelances with a variety of vocalists and instrumental groups in the Twin Cities including Connie Evingson, the JazzMN Orchestra, and the Minnesota Orchestra. She has performed with such jazz greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Bobby McFerrin, Dianne Reeves and many more. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at the Brown Paper Tickets link at the Rosemount Area Arts Council website www.rosemountarts.com or at the Steeple Center Box Office open Mondays 10 a.m.-12 noon and Fridays 2-4 p.m.

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Mary Louise Knutson (above) and Paula Lammers are set to perform Circling through the Seasons at the Steeple Center in Rosemount.

Theater and Arts Calendar To submit items for the Arts Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. Auditions Expressions Community Theater will hold auditions for “Steel Magnolias” 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, and Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Callbacks: Wednesday, Jan. 23. Information: 952-9854640. Dance EVHS winter dance show, 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, Eastview High School. Tickets: $5. Information: 952-431-8900. For the Love of Dance, 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, Farmington High School. Dance groups from around the metro perform. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 students at the door. Information: 651-341-7520. Exhibits “The Best of Bonnie and Friends III,” a visual arts show led by Burnsville painter Bonnie Featherstone, runs through Jan. 30 in the gallery of Burnsville’s Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Information: ames-center.com. “Breathing Space,” an exhibit of abstract landscapes

by Annie Young, is on display through Jan. 31 in the Healing Arts Gallery at Fairview Ridges Hospital, 201 E. Nicollet Blvd., Burnsville. Information: annieyoungarts.com. Black and white photographs by Bill Rodman and acrylic paintings by Greta Sandquist are on display January-March at the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Free. Music Buddy Holly and Friends, tribute band concert, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Tickets: $20 general admission, $16 RAAC members. Information: rosemountarts.com. Chase & Ovation, a salute to the music of Prince, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, Bogart’s Entertainment Center, 14917 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley. Part of the Frozen Apple Music Series. Free. Information: avartsfoundation.org. A 21-plus ticketed event follows. Information: www.bogartsentertainmentcenter.com/events. 1964: The Tribute, 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $30-$40 at the box office, 800-982-2787 or

Ticketmaster.com. The Highwaymen Live: A Musical Tribute, 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $33-$43 at the box office, 800-982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com. AVHS panorama of bands concert (symphonic), 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, Apple Valley High School. Information: 952431-8200. Divas Through the Decades, tribute band concert, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Tickets: $22 general admission, $18 RAAC members at rosemountarts. com. Theater “Church Basement Ladies: You Smell Barn,” runs to Feb. 14 at the Black Box Theater at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $32-$42 at the box office, 800-982-2787 or Ticketmaster. com. South Suburban One Act Festival, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, Burnsville High School. Free. Concessions available. Information: https:// sites.google.com/isd191.org/ bhstheatreguild. “Click Here to Read

More,” FHS one act play, 6 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, Boeckman Middle School, 800 Denmark Ave., Farmington. Cost: Suggested donation to the food shelf. Information: 651-252-2501. “The Diary of Anne Frank,” one-act play, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, Lakeville North High School. Tickets: $7 adults, $5 students at seatyourself.biz/ lnhs. Information: 952-2323600. Evening of One Acts, with plays presented by ISD 191 middle schools, and “Almost, Maine,” presented by Burnsville High School, 7 p.m. Jan. 25-26, at Burnsville High School. Tickets: $5 at the door. Information: https://bit. ly/2T0XBoU. Workshops/classes/other Intro to Square Dancing, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, in the gym at Good Shepherd Church, 151 County Road 42 E., Burnsville. No previous experience required. Solos, couples and families welcome. Partners provided. Free. Ages: 8-98. Casual attire. Information: 612-759-9235 or ComeSquareDance.com. Loft Literary now offers writing classes in Rosemount. “Personal Writing” with Peter

Blau, 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, Rosemount Area Arts Council/Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. Register: loft. org/classes. Tinkergarten, a playbased, 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 952-898-3163. Yoga wind down class is the first Thursday of the month at Precision and Flow Pilates, 13708 County Road 11, Burnsville. Information: www.precisionandflowpilates.com. Oil painting workshop with Dan Petrov Art Studio for six consecutive Thursdays, 4-7 p.m., 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Preregister by phone at 763-843-2734. Drawing & Painting (adults and teens) with artist Christine Tierney, classes 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, River Ridge Studios, 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Information: www. christinetierney.com, 612-2103377. Brushworks School of

Art Burnsville offers fine art education through drawing and painting. Classes for adults and teens. Information: Patricia Schwartz, www.Brushworks SchoolofArt.com, 651-2144732. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn.gov, 952-985-4640. Rosemount History Book Club meets 6:30-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Robert Trail Library. Information: John Loch, 952255-8545 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: 651688-0365. Dakota Speakers Toastmasters meets 6-7 p.m. Mondays at Apple Valley Ecumen Seasons Learning Center. Information: http://dakota.toast mastersclubs.org/. Community Spirits Toastmasters meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Ebenezer Ridges Care Center, 13820 Community Drive, Burnsville. Information: h t t p s : / / 6 7 4 2 . t o a s t m a s t e rsclubs.org/.

DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE Jan. 18, 2019

Magic at Ames Center

Family Calendar To submit items for the Family Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. Friday, Jan. 18 Owl Outing, 5-7 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Delve into the world of owls and take a hike for a chance to hear and see these nocturnal hunters at work. Ages: 5 and older. Cost: $5. Registration required at www.co.dakota.mn.us/parks. Saturday, Jan. 19 Fix-it clinic, 12-3 p.m., Farmington Library, 508 Third St., Farmington. Bring up to five small household electronics, clothing, jewelry or other items to get help repairing them at this first-come, firstserved fix-it event.

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The Magic of Bill Blagg returns to Ames Center 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25. Blagg’s new show combines his world-class magical talents along with his trademark off-the-cuff personality to take audiences on a magical journey. Tickets are $30-$40 at the Ames Center box office, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, online at Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-892-2787.

Divas through the Decades

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Divas through the Decades, a musical tribute to some of the most influential female vocalists in American pop music, performs 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. The show features music made famous by divas including Tina Turner, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, Gloria Estefan, Madonna, Beyonce, Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and more. Tickets are $22 general admission and $18 RAAC members. Tickets available at Brown Paper Tickets and at the Steeple Center ticket office 10 a.m. to noon Mondays and 2-4 p.m. Fridays. More information is at rosemountarts. com.

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Sunday, Jan. 20 Full Moon Snowshoe, 6-8 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Explore the woods on a guided hike under the light of the full moon. Ages: 16 and older. Cost: $15. Registration required at www.co.dakota. mn.us/parks. Tuesday, Jan. 22 Consumer law clinic, 1-4 p.m., Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. Get help with consumer law matters such as debt collection, garnishment, credit issues, foreclosures, contracts and conciliation court with a free 30-minute consultation from a volunteer attorney. Call 952-431-3200 to schedule an appointment. Sponsored by Legal Assistance of Dakota County, Dakota County Family Court and Dakota County Law Library. Criminal expungement clinic, 1:30-4 p.m., Dakota County Western Service Center, Room 106, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. Learn about the process of asking a judge to seal a court record and discuss your situation with a volunteer attorney. Call 651438-8080 for more information. No appointment required. Presented by the Volunteer Lawyers Network and Dakota County Law Library. Wednesday, Jan. 23 What the 2018 Elections Really Meant, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Discuss the 2018 U.S. elections and learn about the strategies, candidates and campaigns, and the impact they will have on the Trump presidency and the 2020 elections. Presented by David Schultz, Hamline University professor of political science. Free. Caregiver Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Connect with others in a caregiving role to discuss concerns about caregiving with knowledgeable professionals and to learn from others who share the same challenges. Sponsored by DARTS. Registration required. Information: www.co.dakota.mn.us/libraries. Thursday, Jan. 24 Backyard Agriculture: Beekeeping Basics, 6-9 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Discover all you need to know to start an apiary with JoAnne Sabin

of the Minnesota Beekeepers Association. Learn about honeybee biology and behavior, hive management, swarm prevention, and equipment. Ages: 16 and older. Cost: $40. Registration required at www. co.dakota.mn.us/parks. Apple Valley Garden Club, 7:15 p.m., Apple Valley Community Center, 14603 Hayes Road. Program: “Plant Communication” presented by Chris Reiners. All are welcome. Information: 952-4324034. Friday, Jan. 25 Beginner snowshoeing, 4-5:30 p.m., Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, Savage. Scenic, guided hike. Equipment provided. Will hike if no snow. Cost: $5. Reservations required at 763-559-6700. Saturday, Jan. 26 Farmington Community Expo, 9 a.m. to noon, Farmington High School, 20655 Flagstaff Ave. Free. Information: farmingtonCE.com or 651-460-3200. Winter Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Apple Valley Bachman’s, 7955 150th St. W., in the greenhouse. Information: 952-431-2242. Presented in partnership with the St. Paul Farmers Market. Eagan Indoor Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oasis Room, Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. Information: https://www. cityofeagan.com/visit-the-indoor-market. Planning and Planting a Successful Garden, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Farmington Library, 508 Third St., Farmington. Learn how to read a seed packet and decide which varieties are best for your garden. Discover how much room plants need and which vegetables need to be started indoors. Bring favorite seed packets to get customized tips. Presented by Dakota County Master Gardener Barb Webb. Free. Myelodysplastic Syndromes Support Group, 4-5 p.m., Burnhaven Library main meeting room, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville. A patient-led support group open to all individuals affected by MDS. Refreshments provided. To register or for more information, contact Lori Nelson at 952-892-3659 or curtlori45@ yahoo.com. Sunday, Jan. 27 Ritter Fest, 12-3 p.m., Ritter Farm Park, 19300 Ritter Trail, Lakeville. Sleigh rides, snowmobile rides, snowshoes and hot chocolate. Cost: $10 per family or $3 per person. Information: lakevillemn.gov, 952-985-4400. Ongoing Marriage Encounter weekend, Feb. 16-17, Mt. Olivet Conference and Retreat Center, Farmington. Information: www.marriages.org or 651-454-3238. Eagan parkrun, a free weekly timed 5K run, 9 a.m. Saturdays at Thomas Lake Park, 4350 Thomas Lake Road, Eagan. Rain or shine. To get a time recorded and stored online, register at www.parkrun.us/register and bring your barcode with you. Information: www.parkrun.us/eagan. Emotions Anonymous,

7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays at SouthCross Community Church, 1800 E. County Road 42 (at Summit Oak Drive), Apple Valley. EA is a 12-step program for those seeking emotional health. All are welcome. Information: http://www.emotionsanonymous.org/out-ofthe-darkness-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 952890-7623 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. • Jan. 18, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Eastview High School, 6200 140th St. W., Apple Valley. • Jan. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Augustana Care, 14650 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley. • Jan. 18, 12-6 p.m., AMC Apple Valley 15 Theatres, 15630 Cedar Ave., Apple Valley. • Jan. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Keller Williams Preferred Realty, 14300 Nicollet Court, Suite 208, Burnsville. • Jan. 18, 2-7 p.m., Bowlero, 11129 162nd St. W., Lakeville. • Jan. 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Qdoba, 1298 Promenade Place, Eagan. • Jan. 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Culver’s, 4725 Highway 13 W., Savage. • Jan. 22, 1-7 p.m., Church of the Risen Savior, 1501 E. County Road 42, Burnsville. • Jan. 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cub Foods, 14075 Highway 13, Savage. • Jan. 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., City of Eagan Arena, 3870 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. • Jan. 24, 2-7 p.m., Glendale United Methodist Church, 13550 Glendale Road, Savage. • Jan. 25, 12:30-6:30 p.m., Advent United Methodist Church, 3945 Lexington Ave. S., Eagan. • Jan. 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Walmart, 20710 Keokuk Ave., Lakeville. • Jan. 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. • Jan. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., ReStored Thrift Store, 17630 Juniper Path, Lakeville. • Jan. 30, 9:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Easter Lutheran Church – On the Hill, 4200 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. Memorial Blood Centers will hold the following blood drive. Call 1-888-GIVE-BLD (1-888-448-3253) or visit mbc. org to make an appointment or for more information. • Jan. 23, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Firefly Credit Union, 1400 Riverwood Drive, Burnsville.

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Jan. 18, 2019 DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

News Briefs Rosemount mayor, council member take roles with National League of Cities Rosemount Mayor Bill Droste and Council Member Jeff Weisensel have been reappointed to committees of the National League of Cities for 2019. As committee members, the Rosemount officials will play a key role in shaping NLC’s policy positions. They will advocate on behalf of America’s cities and towns before Congress, with the administration, and at home. Droste will again serve on the NLC Transportation and Infrastructure Services federal advocacy committee. The committee has the lead responsibility for developing NLC’s federal policy positions

on issues involving transportation, including planning, funding, safety and security of public transit, streets and highways, aviation, railroads, and ports. Weisensel will return to the Community and Economic Development committee. That committee has the lead responsibility for developing NLC’s federal policy positions on issues involving housing, community and economic development, land use, recreation and parks, historic preservation, and international competitiveness. Weisensel also was appointed to join the 2019 Small Cities Council. Participants there share ideas and creative solutions to challenges affecting communities whose population is 50,000 or less. In addition, Weisnesel will serve another one-

year term as an NLC University Leadership Fellow. The university is a collaboration to provide education and professional development services for municipal leaders around the country. It helps build the skills the leaders need to better govern, serve and advocate for their communities. Weisensel will help set the course of those educational efforts.

29. Open gym for children in kindergarten through fifth grade, with an adult, is 12:30-2 p.m. Open gym for children in grades six to 12 is 2-3:30 p.m. Children can join in a game of pick-up basketball or volleyball, a game of dodgeball or kickball. All equipment is supplied. A parent or guardian is required to attend during the K-five open gym time.

Free open gym on no-school days

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The Rosemount Parks and Recreation Department is hosting free open gym times at the Rosemount Community Center for students on no-school days. Dates include: Monday, Jan. 21; Friday, Feb. 8; Monday, Feb. 18; Friday, March 8; Monday, March 25, through Friday, March

The annual Let’s Get Growing Spring Expo, hosted by the University of Minnesota Master Gardeners of Dakota County, will be 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at the Rosemount Community Center, 13885 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Keynote speaker Alan

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The Rosemount Area Rosemount’s Steeple Arts Council held its second annual Veterans Center. The event Photos contributed Oliphant, a crewmembe Day concert and by included program Friday, Mark Freier r on the USS Liberty, music the Red Bull Saxophone Ensemble; a presentationNov. 9, at and cake and refreshment by Glenn s.

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Branhagen, director of operations at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, will present “Native Plants of the Midwest” at 1 p.m. Class choices include “Exciting New Shrubs and Perennials for Northern Gardens,” “Invasive Plants in our Landscapes,” “Veggies for Small Spaces,” “The Lazy Guide to Home Composting,” “Fruits of the City,” “Do It Yourself Garden Design,” “Beyond Basil, Rosemary, and Thyme: Unique and Unexpected Herbs,” and “Is Your Landscape Connected?” Classes will be taught by University of Minnesota instructors, Master Gardeners and horticultural professionals. This event is for gardeners of all skill levels interested in home gardening. The $40 registration fee includes classes, a keynote speaker, lunch, silent auction and a chance to win door prizes. Classes are taught by University of Minnesota Master Gardeners as well as horticulture professionals. To register, visit http://bit. ly/2H1rAf0.

include opening at 9 a.m. instead of 10 a.m. — with the exception of Farmington and Inver Glen, which open at noon MondayWednesday. All locations will close one-half hour earlier, but overall most will see an additional three hours of service a week. The change also includes year-round Sunday hours from 1-5 p.m. at six of the nine locations. The changes are the result of feedback gathered during a public survey that was conducted for the library’s 2018 strategic plan and a study of customer use patterns. When renovations are complete, Heritage and Pleasant Hill hours will match Burnhaven hours with one exception – Pleasant Hill will be open on Sundays only September to May. The new hours will be: • Burnhaven, Galaxie, Robert Trail, Wentworth and Wescott locations – Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. • Farmington and Inver Glen locations – MondayWednesday, noon to 8 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, closed. • Heritage location – Dakota County Holds pickup and returns. Library adopts Interim hours: MondayFriday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. new hours • Pleasant Hill location Dakota County Library – Interim hours: Mondayis adopting additional and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 8 more consistent hours efp.m.; Thursday-Saturday, fective Monday, Feb. 4. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. New, regular hours will

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