Adjustments mean lower taxes for some in Lakeville

Posted under Lakeville,News on Wednesday 30 November 2011 at 4:10 pm

Fire Department to see improvements to its operations

by Aaron Vehling
Thisweek Newspapers

As the city’s Dec. 5 Truth in Taxation meeting approaches, adjustments made to the city’s 2012 levy might offer a mild calming effect.

Since the preliminary budget was approved on Sept. 6, things have changed enough that Lakeville’s finance department now predicts a levy of $23,126,960, which is about $250,000 less than in September.

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FHS to present ‘The Savage Dilemma’

Posted under Farmington Briefs on Wednesday 30 November 2011 at 4:03 pm

The Farmington High School Theatre will present “The Savage Dilemma,” a mature comedy about friendship and reality, at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4.

Performances will be held in the auditorium at Boeckman Middle School, 800 Denmark Ave. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens and are available at the door. The play is not recommended for young children.


Roundbank donates to food shelf

Posted under Burnsville Briefs,Farmington Briefs on Wednesday 30 November 2011 at 4:01 pm

Roundbank of Farmington made a $400 donation to the Farmington Food Shelf for this year’s Thanksgiving meal baskets. The financial donation helped buy the food ingredients needed for a Thanksgiving meal for 50 area families.


Bake & take cookie classes offered at Dodge Middle School

Posted under Farmington Briefs on Wednesday 30 November 2011 at 4:00 pm

Farmington Area Community Education will offer Bake & Take Cookie classes from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 9, 15 and 16 at Dodge Middle School. Cost is $39. Register for a class online at www.farmingtonce.com or call (651) 460-3200 for information.


Library offers children’s programs

Posted under Farmington Briefs on Wednesday 30 November 2011 at 3:58 pm

The Farmington Library will host the following children’s programs:

• Monday, Dec. 5, ages 3-12, 1 to 2 p.m., Polar Bear Sculpture with Abrakadoodle.  Registration required.

• Monday, Dec. 5, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Wii Games for Teens.

• Thursday, Dec. 8, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Omiyage Fabric Crafts for Teens.  Registration required.

These library programs are free. The library is at 508 Third St., Farmington. For more information, call (651) 438-0250.


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