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August 19, 2011 THISWEEK
Planning for emergencies
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Photo by Rick Orndorf
Lakeville firefighter Aron Rutz maneuvers a volunteer victim who is playing the role of a bus driver in an explosion at an emergency exercise drill in Apple Valley on Aug. 13. The location of the exercise was the Minnesota Valley Transit Station located at 157th Street West and Pilot Knob Road. During the exercise, First Responders from multiple disciplines PHOTOS ONLINE tested their response to a large-scale emergency. Tactical response, For more photos, rescue operations, communications and effective command and con- go online to trol were emphasized. More than 100 personnel from area police, fire, thisweeklive.com and EMS agencies were involved.
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Back-to-school open house set at library
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Families are invited to explore what the Farmington Library has to offer students – grades kindergarten through 12 – for school success at the Makin’ the Grade open house from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29. Minnesota children’s author Mary Evanson Bleckwehl will read her book, “Henry! You’re Late Again,� the story of a first-grader who is always late and who fears the school secretary. A representative from Barnes & Noble will demonstrate the Nook eReader. Refreshments and a scavenger hunt are planned. For more information, call (651) 438-0250 or visit www. dakotacounty.us/library.
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