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Lakeville survives ‘Snowmageddon’ Burke censured; investigation Accumulation amounts to nearly 30 inches in one week; crews worked 30 hours to clean roads

forwarded to county attorney by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The weather outside was frightful. People certainly had nowhere to go (they couldn’t if they tried). So they just had to let it snow. The great snowstorm of last weekend (coined “Snowmageddon� by more than a few Minnesotans) dumped 17.5 inches of snow on top of Lakeville’s 11 inches from the week before. For the bulk of Saturday, leaving the house was a treacherous endeavor. “I’ve seen similar storms but probably nothing of this magnitude,� said Chris Petree, director of operations and maintenance for the city. “We’ve received 30 inches of snow in a week. There’s not a lot of room for it.� Lakeville’s operations and maintenance crews were out in full force. There were about 35 pieces of equipment and staff out at any given time over the weekend, Petree said. They tackled drifting snow that would sometimes undo their best

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Lakeville resident Krysia Moe submitted this photo of her neighborhood on Saturday, Dec. 11. The storm dumped almost 18 inches of snow on top of the 11 the city received the week before. efforts to clear a roadway. Lakeville has 260 miles of roads, which “are a priority, of course,� he added. Crews spent 30 hours on Saturday and Sunday addressing them with additional time spent on 22 miles of sidewalks and 85 miles of trails on Monday.

In areas where there is not enough room to just push snow out of a right-of-way, such as in one of Lakeville’s 460 cul-de-sacs, crews will haul the snow off-site.

Farmington School Board members voted 4-2 to censure Board Member Tim Burke and forward a thick report of allegations against him to the Dakota County Attorney’s Office for possible prosecution. The report, according to its eight-page redacted executive summary provided to board members Friday and released publicly during the Dec. 13 board meeting, alleges Burke violated the board’s conduct codes and state data practices laws. Based on interviews with 16 witnesses, the report’s most serious conclusions are that Burke allegedly disclosed private personnel data and information discussed in closed board meetings to employees and third parties, said School Board Attorney Mick Waldspurger.

School Board acts on report alleging conduct code violations

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Farmington School Board Member Tim Burke reviewed the executive summary of the board’s investigation of his alleged misconduct. Next to him is a full copy of the report, which he was allowed to review during the meeting. Additionally, the report alleges Burke willfully disclosed attorney-client communications, treated district employees disrespectfully and tried to undermine Superintendent Brad Meeks’ credibility. Conduct also cited in

the board’s resolution, which Waldspurger recommended, was a motion Burke made seeking reimbursement of his legal fees, despite knowing he had a personal financial interest in the outcome of See Burke, 5A

Budgets Despite the depth and See Snowmageddon, 12A

Walking 2,178 miles in his shoes Lakeville man hikes the 14-state Appalachian Trail to experience long-distance backpacking by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

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On Monday, workers were still moving towering piles of snow from the center of Oak Street after a weekend blizzard dumped more than 17 inches of snow on the area. Due to the weather, most local events, roads and businesses around the Twin Cities were closed.

Farmington recovered from severe winter storm

The first time Freeman Wicklund of Lakeville encountered a bear while hiking the Appalachian Trail was in the famed Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. “I was walking the trail and heard this really loud noise up in the tree,� Wicklund said. “It was too loud to be a squirrel.� Wicklund looked up and saw a young, 200-pound black b e a r eating

fruit. His attempts to photograph the bear were futile, but eventually the animal descended the tree. “He stopped and started walking directly toward me,� he said. Since March of this year, Wicklund, who graduated from Apple Valley High School in the early ‘90s, has been hiking the Appalachian Trail.

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Freeman Wicklund of Lakeville has been hiking the 2,178-mile Appalachian Trail since March. The route spans between Maine and Georgia, passing through 14 states.

Blizzard blasts Village Christmas event to this weekend by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

On Monday morning, workers were still cleaning up Farmington roads and parking lots from a blizzard that dumped about 17 inches of snow Friday and Saturday. Around the state, schools, businesses and events shut down throughout the weekend as the storm created near whiteout conditions and hazardous travel across southern

portions of Minnesota. As a result, the “Christmas in the Village� event at Dakota City Heritage Village in Farmington, planned for last weekend, will instead take place Saturday, Dec. 18, from 1 to 8 p.m. The event will feature a 1900s-era Christmas holiday with lighted trees and decorated buildings. Visitors can make crafts, write letters to Santa, ride a horse-drawn trolley and

enjoy musical groups in the church. Admission is $2 per child, ages 4-12 and $3 each for ages 13 and up. Children ages three and under are admitted free, and the maximum charge for a carload will be $10. Dakota City Heritage Village is located at the fairgrounds in Farmington.

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Farmington schools hire Jim Skelly to direct communications in 192 Lakeville school board member, Burnsville communications coordinator chosen by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The Farmington school district has hired Jim Skelly to lead its revamped communications department. Skelly has been communications coordinator for the city of Burnsville for 16 years and has served on the school board of Lakeville public schools since 2003. Skelly said in an interview Tuesday night that he is excitGeneral 952-894-1111 Distribution 952-846-2070 Display Advertising 952-846-2011 Classified Advertising 952-846-2000

ed to bring to the table his experience as a communications professional and as a school board memJim Skelly ber. “I want to work on building a partnership between the city and school district,� Skelly said. “My whole career has been based on that.�

As a school board member in the neighboring Lakeville School District, Skelly said he has gained a wealth of experience in how to address the various challenges a school district faces. “I understand the challenges. I understand where we’re at,� Skelly said. In a statement released Monday, Farmington Superintendent Brad Meeks said the district was thrilled

to have on staff someone of Skelly’s caliber. “We are excited to welcome Jim to our school district and look forward to working with him on the district’s communications and marketing plans that will share the great stories that take place in our schools everyday,� Meeks said. Skelly will start in January with the official title of “communications and marketing

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coordinator.� Among Skelly’s favorite projects was the partnership between the city of Burnsville and School District 191 in the design and construction of a shared television studio. Skelly replaces Aaron Tinklenberg, the previous communications coordinator, who was fired this fall.

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McGuire Middle School roof replacement, districtwide elevator repairs on the docket by Aaron Vehling

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Lauren Nida of Lakeview Elementary designed the winning poster in the Lakeville Fire Department’s fire prevention poster contest for fourth-graders held during Minnesota Fire Prevention Month in October. Her entry will now go on to compete with other fourth-grade entries in the state-wide contest. Pictured are Lauren Nida and her parents (left), Mrs. Backstrom (Lauren’s teacher), Fire Chief Mike Meyer and Fire Inspector Jay O’Connell (right).

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More than 300 District 194 students in kindergarten through third grade participated in a coloring contest sponsored by the Downtown Lakeville Business Association and Metro Equity Management. Their snowman pictures were on display during the Holiday on Main event on Dec. 4. Paul Haglund, president of the Downtown Lakeville Business Association (left), and Mark Hotzler, CEO of Metro Management Equity (right), presented the awards to winners, from left, Mya Diercks (first grade, Eastview), Nikhil Kapur (third grade, CherryView), Ryan Westerman (second grade, Christina Huddleston) and Natalie Sogge (kindergarten, Lakeview).

The Lakeville school district will embark on a third round of building upgrades and maintenance, thanks to a vote by the school board Tuesday night, Dec. 14. As part of the Alternative Facilities Projects Plan, such varying projects as temperature controls for heating systems and gym lighting upgrades will occur. Buildings and grounds supervisor Stan Fredrickson and architecture consultants Wold Architects and Engineers isolated five important projects: • McGuire Middle School roof replacement (in 2013). Wold said in a report that “the remaining portions of the existing roof are the most urgent roofs to be replaced in the district.â€? Cost: $930,000. • Districtwide elevator repairs. Wold says several elevators do not meet current operating requirements or need miscellaneous repairs. Cost: $180,000. • Lakeville North High School sealant replacement. Wold said the sealant in the existing metal panels on the circulation links is deteriorated and will begin to allow water infiltration if not E-mail Aaron Vehling at aaron. replaced. Cost $54,000. • Area Learning Center vehling@ecm-inc.com. perimeter board replacement. Wold said the “existing wood perimeter cladding has had prolonged exposure to moisture and is deteriorating.â€? Cost: $32,669. • JFK Elementary Gym Lighting Replacement. Wold said the existing gym lighting is “beyond its use-

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Farmington Bingo for turkeys ‘Grow Farmington’ event yields bounty of ideas for local economy About 100 people turn out for joint discussion by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

About 100 individuals from Farmington-area businesses, civic organizations and government bodies joined together Dec. 8 to socialize and brainstorm new ways to build the local economy. In groups, attendees worked to identify and solve challenges to business and community growth, producing lists of ideas that will later be discussed and

possibly implemented, said LaVonne Nicolai, president of Castle Rock Bank. Challenges identified included northern Farmington’s negative image of the downtown area, a lack of cooperation between the city and townships, and the need for more retail businesses to locate in the city. Other wish-list businesses included a community college, a motel possibly with an attraction and a big-box retailer. Attributes identified of the city included Farmington’s small-town feel, great library, farmer’s market and trout fishing. But there was concern

about the need to better advertise the city’s strengths, with some stating the city should become a destination to attract visitors. Some even proposed Farmington become home to the next Minnesota Vikings football stadium. Clyde Rath, owner of Lillian’s Shoppe and president of the Farmington Business Association, said the event was a success and he was encouraged that people from all over the area, including townships and both parts of the city, took advantage of the opportunity to brainstorm toPhoto submitted gether. Turkey and bingo proved a winning combination Nov. 20 as the Farmington Knights of CoSee Grow, 5A lumbus Council 2400 raised $1,200 for the Farmington Food Shelf. The group also donated 50 turkeys with proceeds made from its annual Turkey Bingo night. Pictured from left are Mary Langevin, Kris Akin, Lynn Nordine and KOC Grand Knight Ed Schultz.

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THISWEEK December 17, 2010

Religion Denmark Ave., Farmington. FACE was founded in 2009 by the pastors of The River, Bible Baptist, Faith United Methodist, Middle Creek Vineyard, and New Heights Christian Fellow-

ship who are seeking the spiritual transformation of Farmington. Local Farmington pastors will include the Rev. Mike Barnett from New Heights Christian Fellowship, the Rev. Tom Yauch

of Bible Baptist Church, the Rev. John Guist of Middle Creek Vineyard Church, the Rev. Kevin Fox of Faith United Methodist Church, and the Rev. Mike Armbrust from The River Church.

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er from Advanced Hearing Inc., will be at the senior center from 2 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 29 to inspect and clean hearing aids, perform listening checks, change tubing and clean molds. Sign up by Dec. 22.

Seniors Farmington seniors

hearing tests from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. The Rambling River 19. Registration deadline is Center is located at 325 Oak Jan. 18. St. For more information on trips, programs and oth- AARP Tax Aid er activities, call (651) 280AARP volunteer tax 6970. aides will be available to assist elderly and low income Steak fry fundraiser adults with their taxes from The Steak Fry Fund- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, raiser, sponsored by the Feb. 1 through April 12. Farmington VFW, will be Call for an appointment. held from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at the VFW, Cirque D’ord 421 Third St., Farmington. Seniors can see Cirque Cost is $9. Proceeds will D’ord featuring the Goldbenefit the Rambling River en Dragon Acrobats at the Center. Tickets are on sale Burnsville Performing Arts now. Center on Sunday, Feb. 20. Program time is 1:15 to 5:15 Free hearing tests p.m. Registration deadline Dr. Jayne Bongers with is Jan. 11. Cost: $54/memAdvantage Care Hearing bers, $64/nonmembers. Center will conduct free

the motion. According to the report summary, Burke allegedly forwarded district e-mails, involved himself in various union negotiations and employee grievances and accused district staff of withholding information. In passing the resolution to censure Burke and request an investigation, board members rejected other options, including forcing Burke’s resignation or removing him from the board. School Board Member Craig Davis proposed censuring Burke without forwarding the issue for possible prosecution, stating the report and public discussion would get Burke’s attention and cause him to abide by group rules. “I’d like to think we can keep this in house for now,� Davis said. He and Burke were the only votes for that amended resolution. Board Chair Veronica Walter said the report clarified there were code of conduct violations that should be investigated. She said her concern is protecting the district.

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Board Member Julie Singewald said board members should be examples of the district’s conduct standards, and should hold people accountable to the board’s expectations. Walter, Singewald and Board members John Kampf and Julie McKnight voted for the resolution that included seeking criminal investigation; Davis and Burke cast the dissenting votes. After the vote, Burke and his attorney, Fred Finch, expressed concerns about the allegations and process against Burke. “They indicted and convicted Mr. Burke on the basis of a report he hasn’t seen and I haven’t seen,� said Finch, in a later interview adding, “I don’t think it was

Lakeville seniors The Lakeville Senior Center is located at 20732 Holt Ave. For more information, call (952) 985-4622.

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Watercolor classes Boneita Edlund will teach beginner watercolor classes from 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays, Jan. 7-28. Cost is $10 for members. A minimum of four students are needed to hold each class; the maximum is eight. Registration deadline is Jan. 3.

Casey Bean, certified hearing instrument dispens- Grow/from 4A “It was great to see everybody coming together. ‌ There were groups there from the Rotary ‌Dakota County Fairgrounds and Heritage City,â€? he said. “It was fabulous.â€? Lists created in the groups were compiled by Farmington Economic Development Specialist Tina Hansmeier, and will be reviewed by the Dakota County Regional Chamber and Farmington Business Association. “We will be seeing how we can put some action items behind some of those ideas,â€? said Rath. The event was held at Celts Pub and Grill in Farmington and sponsored by Castle Rock Bank and Dakota Electric.

a fair investigation.� Burke and Finch said they would have preferred removal, because it would force a hearing and both sides could be represented, with cross examination of witnesses and information reviewed in context. “If we had done that, the board would have come to completely different conclusion,� Finch said. Waldspurger had recommended against removal because a hearing would be time-consuming and expensive for the district. Burke said he’s concerned about his legal costs as well, and will wait to see what happens before decid- Laura Adelmann is at laura. ing his next step. adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF EUREKA, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA On the 13th day of December 2010, the Town Board of Eureka Township adopted Township Ordinance 2010-5. The following summary was approved for publication. A full copy of the Ordinance is available from the Town Clerk at the Township Office, P.O. Box 576, Lakeville, MN 55044, (952) 469-3736 and during regular office hours Tuesday and Thursday 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. A copy of the Ordinance has also been placed on file with Dakota County Law Library and Lakeville and Farmington Libraries. ORDINANCE NO. 2010-05 (Summary) SUMMARY PUBLICATION. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, § 365.125, subd. 3, the title and summary of an ordinance may be published in lieu of the full text. While a copy of the entire ordinance is available without cost at the office of the Town Clerk, the following summary is approved by the Town Board and shall be published in lieu of publishing the entire ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2010-05 AN ORDINANCE FOR PURPOSES OF REGULATING THE SUBDIVISION OF LAND WITHIN THE TOWN OF EUREKA. Ordinance 2010-05 requires that all proposed divisions of land be submitted to the Township for approval. The Ordinance establishes the information required to be provided and the process for approval. Summary read and approved for publication by a 4/5 affirmative vote of the Town Board. Nanett Sandstrom Clerk/ Treasurer Eureka Township 12/17/2010 2452310 12/17/10

New Market Township Notice of Filing Dates and Offices for ANNUAL TOWNSHIP ELECTIONS Notice is hereby given to qualified voters of New Market Township, Scott County, Minnesota that filing for the Annual Township Election to be held on Tuesday March 8, 2011, will be accepted for the following offices. One (1) Supervisor for a three (3) year term. One (1) Treasure for a two (2) year term. Affidavit of Candidacy will be accepted at t h e T o w n s h i p H a l l , 8 9 5 0 2 3 0 t h S t E, Lakeville, Mn 55044. Phone 952 461 1920. Filings will be held for two week period beginning Tuesday December 28, 2010 at 8:00 AM and closing at 5:00 PM on Tuesday January 11, 2011. The filing fee is $2.00. 2440454 12/10-12/17/10

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF EUREKA, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA On the 13th day of December 2010, the Town Board of Eureka Township adopted Township Ordinance 2010-6. The following summary was approved for publication. A full copy of the Ordinance is available from the Town Clerk at the Township Office, P.O. Box 576, Lakeville, MN 55044, (952) 469-3736 and during regular office hours Tuesday and Thursday 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. A copy of the Ordinance has also been placed on file with Dakota County Law Library and Lakeville and Farmington Libraries. ORDINANCE NO. 2010-06 (Summary) SUMMARY PUBLICATION. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, § 365.125, subd. 3, the title and summary of an ordinance may be published in lieu of the full text. While a copy of the entire ordinance is available without cost at the office of the Town Clerk, the following summary is approved by the Town Board and shall be published in lieu of publishing the entire ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2010-06 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (ORDINANCE NO. 3) REGARDING LOTS OF RECORD. Ordinance 2010-06 revises the density standards applicable to construction of single-family dwellings in the Township, allowing a house to be built on a "Pre-1982 Lot of Record" as a conditional use. Summary read and approved for publication by a 4/5 affirmative vote of the Town Board. Nanett Sandstrom Clerk/ Treasurer Eureka Township 12/17/2010 2452337 12/17/10

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PUBLIC NOTICE This is a summary of the Intermediate School District 917 Regular School Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 9, 2010, with full text available for public inspection on the district website at www.isd917.k12.mn.us or the District Office at 1300 145th Street East, Rosemount, MN 55068. The meeting was called to order at 4:30 PM. Board Members Present: Dan Cater, Deb Clark, Jill Lewis, Kathy Lewis, Tom Ryerson, Vicki Roy, Vanda Pressnall, Veronica Walter. Board Members Absent: None. Administrators Present: Nicolle Roush, Melissa Schaller, Dan Hurley. Administrator Absent: Supt. John Christiansen. Good news reports were presented. The following Consent Agenda items were approved: minutes, personnel, bills to be paid, investment report, and wire transfers. Recommended actions approved : R e v e n u e a n d E x p e n d i t u r e Report; Addendum to Temporary Work Agreement; Resolution to Amend Memorandum of Agreement to Add Bloomington Public Schools to ISD 917 Membership; Renewal of Medical and Dental Insurance with Health Partners with a 16%rate increase and a 0% rate change in the self-funded dental plan; approve terms and conditions of employment for Curriculum Specialist, Classified Full Year and Classified School Year Employees for 2010-2012; approved the Joint Powers Contract with 917 and Dakota County for Food Career Program; and approved the Contract with 917 for Early Intervention Consulting Services. Adjournment at 5:55 PM. 2444903 12/17/10

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See artifacts from King Tut’s tomb in a display at the Science Museum in St. Paul from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8. Stop for lunch (on your own) at Granite City prior to the museum. Cost is $40/members, $50/nonmembers.

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Opinion Thisweek Columnists Letters from Farmington children reach Santa safe and sound by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Last weekend’s snowstorm was so powerful that letters from several Farmington children arrived for Santa Claus by air mail. Of course, they passed through the capable hands of the Farmington Post Office first, before blowing away like Frosty’s hat. “I was just double-checking my ‘naughty’ and ‘nice’ lists, when a big gust threw open the windows, and in blew at least a dozen letters, all from Farmington children,” Santa laughed during an interview Monday. He credited the quick thinking and hard work of his elves and reindeer for making sure every letter was safely retrieved. Santa said that as soon as things settled down, he started reading each letter, including a nice one from Ethan, who wrote that he wants a remote-control

car and for Santa to be happy. M a x asked for one of Mrs. Claus’ cookies, and add- Laura ed, “I hope Adelmann you have a marry (sic) Christmas this year. If I was Santa, I would put you on the top of the list!” Ellie said she’s been a good girl and her biggest wish is for a purple lava lamp. “But, if you cannot make that, then I understand. I will take any other thing,” Ellie wrote. Jase said he’s been OK this year, but his mom says he fights too much. He asked for a few gifts, then for clarity added, “P.S. I’m a boy. P.S.S. I want a PS3 remote charger. P.S.S.S. I love you guys.” Jack asked Santa for a

real puppy and a fake remote control dinosaur. Several Farmington children, including Piper, drew Santa pictures, while others asked a lot of questions. Emily wanted to know if Santa wanted skim, chocolate, or strawberry milk, and if he wanted the same kind of cookies or a variety to sample on his big delivery night. Sierra said, “My friends think you are not real, but I don’t listen to them. But, they don’t listen to me either.” Santa said it makes him sad to know that some children stop believing in him. “Christmas is meant to be a time filled with wonder and delight,” Santa said with a sigh. Sophie typed her letter and added a picture of a reindeer. She listed all the ways she’s been helping around the house, and added that

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These were among the letters that blew into the North Pole from Farmington children and were collected by Santa’s reindeer and elves. she decided to send the letter extra early, because it seems like every year she doesn’t get anything off her Christmas list. Santa said sometimes he

likes to surprise children with other kinds of gifts his elves have made so children can be really surprised. “I do everything I can to let every good little boy and

girl know they are loved,” Santa said. Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

Cities coming around to importance of saving energy by Don Heinzman THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

It is time for Minnesotans to get serious about the threat of global warming and the need to discharge fewer carbons into the atmosphere and to conserve energy. The campaign to save the planet will take the same fervor and zeal as the civil rights movement and the mobilization of resources to fight World War II. That, however, is not happening, partly because of deniers who defy the logic of most scientists, who fear the planet is heating up and dire consequences could result. During these difficult economic times, the public has difficulty focusing on such threats as global warming. The green code to invent, fi-

nance and manage new green industries that draw on fewer fossil fuels has not caught on with the public, to say nothing of those in leadership and legislative positions In Minnesota, under an organization called Minnesota GreenStep Cities, 15 cities are taking steps to conserve energy and to prevent dirty carbons from polluting the earth’s atmosphere, with another 15 expected to join the movement. Among the GreenStep cities are Eagan, Elk River, Pine River and Royalton. Minnesota GreenStep gets cities to develop 28 best practices under five major headings: Building and Lighting, Land Use, Transportation, Environmental Management and Economic Community Development.

The appeal is more to energy efficiency and economic savings than to preventing global warming. The organization is a project of the Minnesota Pollution Control Commission and the League of Minnesota Cities, among others. GreenStep says any organization in the community can build interest. GreenStep will send a resource person to talk to groups and city councils. The next step is to have the city council approve a resolution to work toward GreenStep Recognition. Some cities have energy commissions that work on the suggested best practices, which are listed on the GreenStep website and have an advisor to call on each practice. Another source to check out is Elk River, which in 1997 was

heat pumps, recovery ventilators and a full-scale wind generator. In addition, the city employs sustainable building design and has promoted LEED-certified schools and the LEED-certified public library. Despite these programs the groundswell of public opinion to save energy and use less fossil fuel has not developed. Contacting Minnesota GreenStep Cities is a good first step to get started. The website is www. greenstep.pca.state.mn.us. Don Heinzman, chairman of the ECM Editorial Board, can be contacted at don.heinzman@ ecm-inc.com. The Dakota County Tribune is part of ECM Publishers Inc. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

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To the editor: After reading John Kline’s thoughtful guest column, “No kid should wake up on Christmas to nothing,” I was proud of his presentation and that he has served us with honor. No public servant or politician can expect 100 percent approval, and letter writer Linda Swierczek, an obvious Democrat, has every right to challenge his positions. However, we did have an election when everyone was saying what they thought would get them public votes and the voters expressed deep concerns about money spent on many programs. Everybody wants less spending but they want the other person to cut his or hers, resulting in no progress. Most qualified experts agree that if we don’t want our country to become another Greece, Britain or Ireland, we take our debts seriously. Without a job to go to those children will become starving adults.

According to economist Paul Krugman, that means almost $4 trillion in lost revenue just over the next decade; over the next 75 years, it would be more than three times the entire projected Social Security shortfall. This wealthy group cratered the economy, are still in charge, raking in profits and bonuses, and then whining that it isn’t enough – it never is for them. To say that giving the wealthy more money will create more jobs is such a time-worn egregious lie – as is their assertion that small businesses will be hurt if they don’t get the tax cut. Sen. Al Franken illuminated the GOP definition of “small” – try Bechtel – in an excellent speech opposing the tax cuts. The banks are sitting on the bailout money, not loaning it out. I hope everyone realizes that the last time this country had such an extreme gap in wealth distribution was in 1929.

To the editor: Interesting that last week Rep. John Kline’s op-ed titled, “No kid should wake up on Christmas to nothing,” was positioned next to a letter taking him to task for having voted against the Child Nutrition Bill to increase the number of children receiving school lunches. So – toys are more important than food? Well, of course, the Toys for Tots program Kline praised is based on private donations, not government funding. He ignores the fact that the same economic situation which has increased the need for subsidized lunches also has decreased the number of people able to donate to any program. Kline voted against extending the unemployment benefits that would enable parents to feed their children and perhaps buy a toy because, “We can’t fund everything.” However, like the rest of the GOP legislators, he sees WANDA S. no problem with maintain- BALLENTINE FRANKLIN M. WICKER ing tax breaks for the rich- Eagan Lakeville est 2 percent of Americans.

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Farmington and Lakeville teachers who don’t feel appreciated, and parents who find their teenagers sometimes frustrate them, will love a new book by award-winning journalist David Awbrey. In less than 140 pages, Awbrey presents some of the most humorous, humble, honest writing about public schools I’ve seen in many years. Awbrey thinks we should have higher expectations of schools, but he apologizes to teachers for some of the criticisms he and others have directed toward them. Many will cheer Awbrey’s challenges to teacher preparation programs. But people who think we should just return to the traditional neighborhood school won’t find support in “A Journalist’s Education in the Classroom: The Challenge of School Reform.” This 30-year, award-winning journalist supports public school choice, including charter public schools. Although he is much more conservative than me, Awbrey is one entertaining writer. For example: “Here I am in a seventh grade social studies class getting verbally slammed by an insufferable 13-year-old who is using me as a human piñata before 25 other highly amused adolescents.” Or, try this: “After more than 30 years working for various newspapers ... I decided to teach history in Springfield, Missouri ... I enrolled at local liberal arts college noted for its education program, received my teaching certificate, and entered the classroom with the idealism and naïveté of a 23-year-old on his first job. “In other words, I was totally unprepared for Marshall Perry (the insufferable 13-year-old).” Awbrey has covered education in nine states. He’s written editorials for the Wichita Eagle Beacon (my hometown, where I talked with him a few times) and the Burlington (Vermont) Free Press. He’s attended conferences sponsored by the National Governors Association, Education Commission of the States, and National Council of State Legislatures. He’s read hundreds of reports.

Then, he decided to teach seventhgraders in Springfield, Mo. It was not what he expected. Acknowledging that he wished he had been more effective, Awbrey describes great teachers as “unique individuals with eccentric teaching styles (and) a remarkable ability to capture your attention and interest you in their subject. None were pedagogical clones engineered by education professors to kowtow to school bureaucrats or conform to Progressive ideology.” Awbrey loves history. To get seventhgraders interested in St. Augustine and the Middle Ages, he asks, “Who here is a virgin?” Then he says, “don’t answer,” but goes on to show how current values were shaped in part, by past debates. He tries to convince seventh-grade boys to stop calling girls “ho’s,” and “bitc….” He uses among other things, the medieval Code of Chivalry, John Wayne, and Luke Skywalker. He praises a seventh-grade “princess” for refusing to “dance dirty,” and tries to guide her toward ending the “exquisite torture” of less attractive girls. The man knows middle-schoolers, as well as the Middle Ages. A political and social conservative, Awbrey praises President Barack Obama for his efforts to promote higher achievement, more public school choice, and more personal responsibility. The book says schools, teacher preparation and the broader society need changing if students are to achieve their potential. “A Journalist’s Education in the Classroom” is ideal for an educator who feels folks don’t understand classroom reality. It’s a wise, wonderful warning for someone preparing to be a teacher. And for anyone who wants insight into what may and may not make a difference in public schools, it’s a hugely entertaining, insightful read. Joe Nathan, a former public school teacher and administrator, directs the Center for School Change at Macalester College. He welcomes reactions, jnathan@macalester. edu. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

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Louie Anderson is going to need to bundle up. The 57-year-old actorcomedian is leaving the utopic warmth of Las Vegas, where he now lives and regularly performs, for the desolate wintry wasteland that is December in Minnesota. “Minnesotans are the only people I know who are in favor of global warming,� deadpanned Anderson, a Minnesota native who’s returning to his home state for two stand-up shows on New Year’s Eve at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Anderson spoke with Thisweek by phone Tuesday in a conversation that touched on the philosophy behind his stand-up, his take on the Metrodome roof collapse, and his inclusion in a bizarre Internet “celebrity death hoax.�

> On his role as “pain reliever� to audiences at his standup shows: If you’ve had a rough day or a rough month or a rough year – I just had dinner with someone who lost three siblings in one year and I thought, “That is a lot of loss and a lot of pain� – my goal is for that time you’re with me, that 75 to 90 minutes, that you are completely relieved of that pain. You’re focusing on your cheeks hurting, and maybe a little pee in your pants. That’s the sign of a good show – people peeing their pants a little. I haven’t done my job if people aren’t walking out a little funny. > On depression being a source of comedy: Every good stand-up has a little dark cloud around him he can access. > On hearing word of his own death: I was part of an In-

IN BRIEF Louie Anderson presents “Laugh Out Loud New Year’s Eve� on Dec. 31 at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. While the 7:30 p.m. show is sold out, tickets are still available for the 10 p.m. show. Tickets range from $30-$100 and can be purchased in person at the PAC box office, via Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com. ternet hoax – I think it was Britney (Spears), me and Jeff Goldblum. The New York Times wrote an article about it. I had a couple of really funny things happen. On Facebook someone wrote, “Hey, I thought you were dead.� I was like, “Let me check.� Still alive in 2011 – that would make a good T-shirt, right? I want to say “Alive and kickin,’ � but I’m not kickin’.

> On the Metrodome roof collapse: Well, at least that’s out of the way. Haven’t we all been waiting for that roof to do itself in? It’s just like, “Dad when are you gonna fix the roof ?â€? “Aw, it’s good still.â€? ‌ Minnesotans are so resilient. The Photo submitted roof is not working, but we Louie Anderson – veteran comic, creator of the animated secan still make the hot dish. ries “Life with Louieâ€? and author of the funny-serious book > The strategy he recom- Andrew Miller is at andrew. “Dear Dad: Letters From an Adult Childâ€? – is bringing his stand-up act to the Performing Arts Center in Burnsville. mends to Minnesotans for miller@ecm-inc.com.

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“The Wonder Bread Years,� a one-man comedy show written by former “Seinfeld� writer Pat Hazell, will be performed by David Mann at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, and Saturday, Jan. 22, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Advance tickets are $20 and are available at the arts center, 20965 Holyoke Ave; by calling (952) 985-4640; and online at www.lakeville-rapconnect.com.

theater and arts calendar com/eaganarthouse or call at (651) 686-9134. Soy candle making classes held weekly in Eagan near 55 Theater and Yankee Doodle. Call Jamie “Hairspray,� presented by at (651) 315-4849 for dates and Eagan High School, performs at times. $10 per person. Presented 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16-18 and at 1 by Making Scents in Minnesota. p.m. Dec. 17-18. Tickets are $9/ Classes/workshops Country line dance classes adult, $7/senior citizen (55+), and Teens Express Yourself with held for intermediates Mondays $5/student or child. Tickets on Paint, 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays, win- 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Rambling sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each ter/spring and summer at Brush- River Center, 325 Oak St., Farmschool day. Call the EHS Office works School of Art in Burnsville. ington. Cost is $5 per class. Call at (651) 683-6964. All seating re- Register online at www.Brush- Marilyn at (651) 463-7833. served. worksSchoolofArt.com or call Beginner country line dance The musical comedy “70, (651) 214-4732. classes on Wednesdays, 5:30Girls, 70,� presented by LakeJoin other 55-plus adults at 7:30 p.m., at the Lakeville VFW, ville-based The Play’s The Thing the Eagan Art House to create 8790 Upper 208th St. $5/class. productions, plays the Lakeville beaded jewelry. The Jewelry Club Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. Area Arts Center on Dec. 18-19 meets on the third Friday of each Country line dance classes at 2 p.m. and Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. month from 1 to 3 p.m. Class fee on Wednesdays at the Lakeville Tickets are $13 for adults, $11 for is $3 per person and includes all Senior Center, 20732 Holt Ave. students and seniors, and are supplies. Bring any old jewelry Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; Intermediavailable at www.lakeville-rap- you would like to re-make. The ate, 10 a.m.-noon. $5/class Call connect.com or by calling (952) Eagan Art House is located at Marilyn (651) 463-7833. 985-4640. The arts center is lo- 3981 Lexington Ave. S. For more The Lakeville Area Arts Cencated at 20965 Holyoke Ave. information, call (651) 686-9134. ter offers arts classes for all ages. Chameleon Theatre Circle’s The Eagan Art House offers For class and registration infor“1940s Radio Hour� runs Dec. classes for ages 4 through adult. mation, visit www.lakevillemn.gov 3-19 at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays For class and registration infor- or call the Arts Center office at through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. mation, visit www.cityofeagan. (952) 985-4640.

Sundays, in the Burnsville PAC’s Black Box Theatre. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for students and seniors, and can be purchased at the PAC box office and via Ticketmaster at (800) 9822787.

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The Toys for Troops Comedy Tour will stop in the south metro for two shows on Friday, Dec. 17. The goal of the benefit tour is to get gifts for the families of troops that are serving away from home this holiday season. Scott Hansen and The Stagebenders will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Dan Patch American Legion, 12375 Princeton Ave., Savage, (952) 894-6940. General admission is $20. Jeff Gerbino will perform at 8 p.m. at the Apple Valley American Legion, 14521 Granada Drive, Apple Valley, (952) 431-1776. Tickets are $20. For more information, visit www.toysfortroops. org.

Christmas in the Village at Dakota City Heritage Village in Farmington, cancelled Dec. 11 and 12 due to bad weather, has been rescheduled to Saturday, Dec. 18, from 1 to 8 p.m. The admission fee will be $2 per child for ages 4-12 and $3 per person for age 13 and older. Children ages 3 and younger will be admitted free. The maximum for a carload will be $10. Dakota City Heritage Village is located at the fairgrounds in Farmington. For information, call (651) 460-8050.

‘Let It Be’ debuts in January Heartbeat Studios’ Acting Company’s original play, “Let It Be,� will be performed at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. “Let It Be,� a story inspired by music of The Beatles, is a trip down memory lane for fans of the Fab Four. Featured in the play are Heartbeat’s junior and senior dance companies performing original pieces and Beatles’ classics sung by Heartbeat’s new singing ensemble. Tickets are $5 for children under age 5, $7 for students and seniors, and $10 for adults, and can be purchased at Heartbeat Studios, 7661 W. 145th St., Apple Valley, or by calling (952) 432-7833. For more information, visit www. heartbeat-studios.com.

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Author of World War II novel at Barnes & Noble Former Star Tribune cartoonist Craig MacIntosh will be at Barnes & Noble in Apple Valley at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, the anniversary of The Battle of the Bulge, to share from his novel “The Fortunate Orphans.� He will be accompanied by two World War II re-enactors who will help him set the scene in which the novel is set. The store is at Fischer Marketplace, 14880 Florence Trail, Apple Valley. For more information, call (952) 997-8928.

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Zoo salutes troops in December The Minnesota Zoo is offering special discounts to military personnel and their families during the month of December. Special discounts include free admission for military personnel (active, retired and civilian) and discounted admission for family members. In addition, military personnel will receive a $2 discount on all shows at the Great Clips IMAX Theatre and 20 percent discount on food purchases at the zoo, courtesy of Lancer Catering. Military identification or proof of military service is required.

Empty Bowls fundraiser, art sale rescheduled ‘Church Basement Due to the recent snow Ladies’ in Burnsville storm, the Lakeville Area Arts Center has rescheduled the Empty Bowls fundraiser and Holiday Art Sale to Saturday, Dec. 18, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Lakeville Area Arts Center is located at the corner of Holyoke Avenue and 210th Street. For more information call (952) 9854640.

Mystic Comedy Night set Feb. 12

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A trio of comedy talents – C. Willi Myles, Louis Ramey and Tracey Ashley – will take the Mystic Showroom stage for one show on Saturday, Feb. 12. Tickets are $19. Contact the box office at (952) 4966563 or go to mysticlake. com for more details.

The Burnsville Performing Arts Center will host the first stop for the national tour of Troup America’s “Church Basement Ladies 2! A Second Helping� at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13. The original version of “Church Basement Ladies� opened at the Plymouth Playhouse in 2005. This time around, the year is 1969 and the world is a changing. As folks protest the Vietnam War and women are demanding equal pay for equal work, in their small rural Minnesota community, the ladies of the Lutheran church basement kitchen are dealing with changes of their own. Tickets range from $34 to $39 and can be purchased in person at the box office, via Ticketmaster at (800) 9822787 or ticketmaster.com.

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Westside, 9:30 p.m., Bogart’s Nightclub, 14917 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, (952) 432-1515. Classic Jazz, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Jo Jo’s Rise & Wine, 12501 Nicollet Ave., Suite 100, Burnsville, (952) 736-3001. Zebra Mussels (front) and Paul Holland Band with Brandon Sellnar (back), 9:30 p.m., Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) 846-4513. Rhino, Babe’s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, (952) 469-5200. Shag, 9:30 p.m., McKracken’s Pub, 3120 W. Highway 13, Burnsville, (952) 277-0197. 10,000 Days (Tribute to Tool), Primetime Sports Bar & Grill, 14103 Irving Ave. S., Burnsville, (952) 435-6111. Timothy Howe, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Rudy’s Redeye Grill, 20800 Kenrick Ave., Lakeville, (952) 469-0711.

DJ Cookie Monster, 9:30 p.m., Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) 846-4513. Scott Kaufman Band, Babe’s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, (952) 469-5200.

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day, Dec. 28. Space is limited. Legos and Duplos for ages 2 and older from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29.

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The Off Brothers, Babe’s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, (952) 469-5200. Rock Starz, 9:30 p.m., Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) 8464513. Dirty Word, 9:30 p.m., McKracken’s Pub, 3120 W. Highway 13, Burnsville, (952) 277-0197. Dustin Hatzenbuhler, 8 to 11 p.m., Rudy’s Redeye Grill, 20800 Kenrick Ave., Lakeville, (952) 469-0711.

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Barnes & Noble 14880 Florence Trail Apple Valley, (952) 997-8928 Former Star Tribune cartoonist Craig MacIntosh at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17. He will share his new novel “The FortuWescott Library nate Orphans.� MacIntosh will 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan be accompanied by two World (651) 450-2900 War II re-enactors who will help Movies for Kids: Winter for him set the scene in which the ages 2-6 from 10:30 to 11:15 novel is set.

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Support Disease Anonymous. com meets Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Christ Church, 12925 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, and at the Apple Valley Health Center, 14650 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley. For more information, call (651) 405-8068. Suicide Survivor Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Parish Center at Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road, Good for Gary, 9:30 p.m., Burnsville. For more informaBogart’s Nightclub, 14917 Gar- tion, call Toni at (952) 890rett Ave., Apple Valley, (952) 432Holiday sing-a-long, 4 to 8 1515. p.m., Jo Jo’s Rise & Wine, 12501 Pop Rocks (front) and Nicollet Ave., Suite 100, Burns- Touched (back), special guest ville, (952) 736-3001. The event Jaded, 9:30 p.m., Neisen’s includes a live accompanist and Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. entertainment from 5-7 p.m. and 123rd St., Savage, (952) 846- Saturday, Dec. 18 a visit by Santa from 4-6 p.m. 4513. Pancake breakfast with New Year’s Eve Bash, Santa from 8 to 10 a.m. at AppleBabe’s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke bee’s, 1335 Town Centre Drive, Eagan. Sponsored by the Eagan Ten Cent Pistol, Primetime Ave., Lakeville, (952) 469-5200. GB Leighton, 9:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus and AuxSports Bar & Grill, 14103 Irving Ave. S., Burnsville, (952) 435- McKracken’s Pub, 3120 W. High- iliary. Cost $5; children under 4 way 13, Burnsville, (952) 277- free. Applebee’s is handicap ac6111. 0197. cessible. DJ Diesel with special guest, Primetime Sports Bar & Ongoing JNH Band, Babe’s Music Bar, Grill, 14103 Irving Ave. S., BurnsThe American Red Cross 20685 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, ville, (952) 435-6111. will sponsor the following (952) 469-5200. Dave Hudson, 9 p.m. to blood drives. For more informaBlatant Youth, 9:30 p.m., 12:30 a.m., Rudy’s Redeye Grill, tion, call 1 (800) 448-3543 or 1 Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 20800 Kenrick Ave., Lakeville, (800) GIVE-LIFE or visit www. 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) (952) 469-0711. redcrossblood.org. In December, 846-4513. Ben Aaron, 8 p.m., The Ugly one $100 Visa gift card will be TBA, 9:30 p.m., McKracken’s Mug Coffee, Bar and Grill, 18450 raffled off for donors each day. Pub, 3120 W. Highway 13, Burns- Pilot Knob Road, Farmington, Winners will be notified after the ville, (952) 277-0197. (651) 463-6844. promotion period ends. Ben Aaron, 8 p.m., The Ugly The Casablanca Orchestra, Bogart’s Nightclub, 14917 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, (952) 4321515. Shaw Brothers (front) and Thai Boxing (back), 9:30 p.m., Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) 846-4513. Rockfist, 9:30 p.m., McKracken’s Pub, 3120 W. Highway 13, Burnsville, (952) 277-0197. Dave Hudson, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Rudy’s Redeye Grill, 20800 Kenrick Ave., Lakeville, (952) 469-0711.

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Heritage Library 20085 Heritage Drive, LakevFarmington Library ille 508 Third St., Farmington (952) 891-0360 (651) 438-0250 Here Comes Santa Claus Dungeons & Dragons for Storytime for ages 0-6 from teens from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednes- 10:30 to 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. day and Thursday, Dec. 29 and 20. 30. Registration required. Chapters: Christmas in the Little House for ages 4-12 Dude Worthy, Fighters of Galaxie Library from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. Foo and Lithium, 9:30 p.m., 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple 21. Hear Christmas chapters Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, Valley, (952) 891-7045 from books by Laura Ingalls 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) Storytimes will return in Wilder. 846-4513. January. Storytime for ages 2-3 TBA, 9:30 p.m., McKracken’s Galaxie Technology Club from 10:30 to 11 a.m. WednesPub, 3120 W. Highway 13, Burns- for ages 8-14 from 2 to 3:30 days, Dec. 22 and 29. ville, (952) 277-0197. p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18. Board Games for Kids for DJ Diesel, Primetime Sports Library Bingo for ages 4-12 children of all ages and their Bar & Grill, 14103 Irving Ave. S., from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tues- caregivers from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Burnsville, (952) 435-6111.

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0122. A National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) support group meets in Apple Valley from 6 to 8 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at Dakota Ridge School, 4629 144th St. The group helps parents discover resources to meet the challenges of raising a child with mental illness, learn coping skills and develop problem-solving skills. The meeting begins with a light supper for families and children. Call Suzette at (651) 645-2948 ext. 102 to confirm attendance and reserve child care for children ages 5-14. The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI-MN) offers free support groups for families who have a

relative with a mental illness. Led by trained facilitators who also have a family member with mental illness, the support groups help families develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. A family support group meets in Eagan at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month at Advent United Methodist Church, 3945 Lexington Ave. S., Eagan. For information, call Connie at (952) 432-9278. NAMI Connection peer support group for adults recovering from mental illness meets at 7 p.m. Mondays (except the third Monday of the month) at Advent Methodist Church, 3495 Lexington Ave. S., Eagan. Trained facilita-

tors who are also in recovery lead NAMI Connection groups. For more information, contact Cristina at (651) 283-4821. Find more about NAMI’s free classes and support groups at www.namihelps.org or call (651) 645-2948. Lakeville support group for families of children with challenging behaviors or mental illness meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Early Childhood Building, 17817 Kenwood Trail (County Road 50). From Highway I35-W south exit County Road 50, make a left turn and go east three blocks, make a right turn on Juniper Path. The Early Childhood Building is next to Domino’s Pizza.

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expects to finish on Dec. 20, a hallmark his friends and family plan to celebrate with a festive party. Along the way, the trail is mostly wilderness but there are a few towns situated throughout, Wicklund said. He passed through several mountain ranges and national and state parks, encountering a variety of wildlife. But that black bear, walking unexpectedly toward him, sticks out in his mind. “I heard that if you surprise a bear, it is more likely to freak out and attack,� Wicklund said. So he slowly stepped out from the bush from which he was hiding and made himself known to the bear. “Now, he was 10 feet away from me.� When the bear saw Wicklund, he appeared perplexed — and a bit disturbed. “He did a double-take and then bolted in the other direction,� Wicklund said. “I realized that I am very intimidating to bears and have never feared the 15 other bears I’ve encountered in the wild.�

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Earlier this year, Wicklund was tying up a two-year stint as the statewide director of campaigns (and the only paid staffer) for an animal protection non-profit in Ohio. At 35-years-old, Wicklund was wondering where to go next. Jobs weren’t exactly abundant and he had always wanted to find work that centered on the outdoors, such as Outward Bound or the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).

“But to work for them I’d need more backpacking experience,� he said. “They want you to have a long-distance hike under your belt.� So after some planning and money-saving, Wicklund set forth on the Appalachian Trail, following in the footsteps of thousands of hikers who since the 1940s have traversed it from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine, where hikers average one mile-per-hour while clinging tenaciously to tree branches to avoid gravity’s bitter recoil. It was in Maine, hiking alone against icy winds, stinging cold rain and slippery rocks that Mother Nature tested Wicklund the most. He had very few moments beforehand (or since) in which he felt as if his aspirations were crazy, but a stretch of Maine in an area called the Mahoosuc Notch served as God to Wicklund’s Job. “I got to a rock slab face that was 40 yards long and covered in a glaze of ice,� Wicklund said. “I felt like a politician shaking hands and running the gauntlet as I grabbed trees.� Then a 40-mile-per-hour wind “knocked me off my feet,� he said. “I was all by myself. I hadn’t even hit the White Mountains yet, which everyone says is the hardest.� Distraught, regretful and worried about being stranded, Wicklund was nearly ready to go home. He said that in between meetups with fellow “thruhikers� (as those who traverse the entire trail are called), he had plenty of alone time to think about his life.

Wicklund’s mother, Kelly, and father, Dick, were supportive of their son’s endeavor, but Wicklund said they would always offer to let him return home if he decided the trip was too much. “It’s been quite a journey for him and for us,� Kelly said. “He lives up to his name.� With no distractions to keep his mind off existential crises and comprehensive reflections, Wicklund decided during that trial in the Mahoosuc that there was just no turning back. “I realized that on the trail I must stay present and do what I need to do in a situation,� he said.

People matter When he started out his hike, Wicklund assumed the adventure would be about bolstering a connection with nature. “It has been that, but it has been far more about the people and the experiences that happen,� he said. He would gain hiking buddies and meet people in the towns who contributed an amiable air to a sometimes treacherous journey. But fellowship came in handy when one of Wicklund’s feet developed a stress fracture. He had to take a fiveweek break from hiking. Finding himself in Kent, Conn., and staying in his tent on the property of a local Catholic parish, Wicklund encountered the Lindsays, a couple who ran a used bookstore in town. They let him stay with them while his foot healed. Wicklund got to know several people in Kent, a western Connecticut town with a pop-

ulation of about 2,900. The people took to him so much — and he to them — that they resolved to throw a party for him when he completes his hike. The Lindsays were also so enthralled with him that they sent Wicklund’s parents a letter that outlined how the community sees him as a kind, upstanding and honest person who became an important part of the town.

What’s next? As with even the most daring adventures, Wicklund’s hike along Appalachian Trail is but a temporary passing of time, leaving him to contemplate what is in store once he’s finished. “I want to simplify my life,� he said. “It is amazing how happy I can be with so little.� Wicklund also wants to bring the trail culture home with him. “Everyone is there for you, trying to help out whenever they can,� he said. Wicklund also has a lot of “paying it forward� to do. He said so many people helped him along his journey and so he would like to by extension help others out. “No one person does this (hikes the Appalachian Trail),� Wicklund said. “I had my mom, dad and strangers help me. I can’t even claim this as my own personal victory.� E-mail Aaron Vehling at aaron. vehling@ecm-inc.com. Snowmageddon/from 1A breadth of the snow removal required, Petree said his department was still within its budget. “We were fortunate this year in that we didn’t receive any snow in February or March,� he said. There was minimal plowing and salt use during those periods. “The weather was on our side that part of the year.�

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Centuries of evolution pay off for manufacturer Apple Valley-based Uponor NA looks to take advantage of new housing codes by Jessica Harper THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Apple Valley’s Uponor is an ever-evolving global enterprise that has been adapting to changing market demands for nearly 400 years. Most recently, the North American division has been eying the growing sprinkler market created by state mandates that require sprinkler systems in all new homes beginning in 2011. So far, California and Pennsylvania have been the only states to adopt the new code, but Minnesota has previously put it on the table. “We believe this will help Uponor and all in the industry,� said Jayson Drake, product manager for plumbing and sprinkler systems at Uponor North America. Currently, the company is working on expanding marketing efforts geared toward educating consumers on the changes, Drake said.

Centuries of adaptation The Swedish corporation has been meeting changing market demands like this for hundreds of years. Uponor’s history begins long before the United States

declared independence from England. Its roots are buried deep in Sweden, where it was founded in 1620 as Wirsbo Co., a steel and weapons maker for the king’s army. The company dropped arms manufacturing by 1970 and dove into the radiant floor heating market. This type of heating system differs from traditional forms of radiant heat in that tubes installed below or inside the floor radiate heat into the building. By 1984, Wirsbo had decided to introduce its product across the pond. Four years later, Wirsbo opened a North American headquarters in Lakeville and was acquired by Uponor, a Finnish-owed radiant heat systems manufacturer. It continued to carry the Wirsbo name until 2005, when the company decided to rebrand itself under one name – Uponor. Much has changed since the merger 22 years ago. In 1990, Uponor’s North American headquarters moved to its present location in Apple Valley. Since then, the facility has undergone several expansions, including construction of a 17,500-square-foot manufacturing site in 1996 and an 11,000-square-foot training

2010, the company generated an operating profit of $28.9 million, which is 51.7 percent more than in the same period last year. Uponor brought in $559.7 million in revenue during the same period, which is a 1.4 percent year-over-year increase. Stroud said corporate officials expect this growth will continue “as the market dictates.�

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But Uponor’s success Uponor, which has its North American headquarters in Apple Valley, has been adapting to would not have been possible changing market demands for nearly 400 years. The manufacturer’s diversification has paid without its community’s supoff in the last four decades as it managed to remain profitable through several recessions. port, so the corporation is committed to sharing its good center in 2010. “From that point, the percent for residential build- fortune, Stroud said. The training facility is used company transitioned as the ings, Stroud said. In addition to donating to by local vocational schools market changed,� said Dale As a result, Uponor’s various causes such as Habisuch as Dakota County Tech- Stroud, senior manager of growth slowed and sales went tat for Humanity, Uponor nical College in addition to business development for Up- flat, he said. offers 24 hours paid time off Uponor. onor North America. “It was disappointing, but for employees to volunteer at Today, the company also Sales of radiant floor heat- considering the market, we local charities. has distribution centers in ing systems “grew rapidly� have been able to maintain at Uponor North America Burnsville and Lakeville. during the housing boom, least a stable business,� Stroud also contributes to local In addition to expanding Stroud said. said. chambers of commerce. its facility, Uponor was able The company’s cooling Fortunately, the company In 2007, it was named to diversify, thanks to ad- systems, which were first did not have to impose layoffs, Business of the Year by the vanced technology. rolled out in 1996, also be- he said. Apple Valley Chamber of When PEX tubing was in- came popular in commercial Additionally, the corpo- Commerce in recognition of troduced into the marketplace buildings as consumers began ration as a whole, which is its growth, development and in the mid-1990s, the com- seeking ways to conserve en- publicly traded on the Hel- sustainable corporate pracpany was able to expand its ergy. sinki Stock Exchange, has tices. manufacturing beyond comHowever, when the hous- remained profitable and even mercial and residential floor ing bubble burst, demand grown in the last year despite E-mail Jessica Harper at: heating and into plumbing dropped about 75 percent for economic woes. jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com and sprinkler systems. commercial buildings and 25 In the third quarter of

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Sports Standings Boys basketball Team

Conference Overall W L W L Eagan 0 0 4 0 Eastview 0 0 2 0 Prior Lake 0 0 2 1 Apple Valley 0 0 1 1 B Kennedy 0 0 1 1 B Jefferson 0 0 1 1 Rosemount 0 0 1 1 Burnsville 0 0 1 1 Lakeville South 0 0 1 2 Lakeville North 0 0 0 4 Monday, Dec 20 • White Bear Lake Area at Lakeville South, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 21 • Eden Prairie at Lakeville North, 7:30 p.m.

Girls basketball Team

Conference Overall W L W L B Jefferson 0 0 5 0 Eastview 0 0 5 0 Burnsville 0 0 3 1 Lakeville North 0 0 3 2 Rosemount 0 0 3 3 Eagan 0 0 2 4 B Kennedy 0 0 1 3 Apple Valley 0 0 1 3 Lakeville South 0 0 1 3 Prior Lake 0 0 0 3 Friday, Dec 17 • Rosemount at Lakeville North, 7:15 p.m. • Lakeville South Eagan, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 21 • Burnsville at Lakeville South, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec 22 • Lakeville North at Prior Lake, 7:15 p.m.

Boys Hockey Team

Conference Overall W L T W L T Apple Valley 3 0 0 3 2 0 Lakeville South 1 0 0 1 0 0 Eagan 1 0 1 1 1 1 Eastview 1 1 0 2 1 0 B Jefferson 1 1 0 1 2 0 Burnsville 0 0 1 1 1 1 Rosemount 0 1 0 1 2 0 B Kennedy 0 1 0 1 3 0 Prior Lake 0 2 0 0 2 1 Lakeville North 0 1 0 0 2 0 Friday, Dec 17 Saturday, Dec 18 • Eagan at Lakeville North, 7:30 p.m. • Lakeville South at Hill Murray, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 21 • Rochester Century at Lakeville North, 7:30 p.m. • Burnsville at Lakeville South, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec 23 • Lakeville North at Rochester Mayo, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Hockey Team Lakeville South Rosemount Eastview Lakeville North Eagan Burnsville B Jefferson Apple Valley B Kennedy Prior Lake

Conference Overall W L T W L T 5 1 0 6 1 0 4 1 0 7 1 0 4 1 0 6 1 1 3 1 0 5 1 0 4 2 0 5 4 0 3 2 0 3 5 0 2 4 0 5 5 0 1 4 0 4 5 0 0 5 0 1 9 0 0 5 0 0 8 0

Monday, Dec 20 • Apple Valley at Lakeville North, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 21 • Lakeville South at Eastview, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec 23 • Lakeville North at Rochester Mayo, 5:30 p.m.

Farmington Boys Basketball Team

Conference Overall W L W L 0 0 4 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4

New Prague Chaska Farmington Chanhassen Holy Angels Red Wing Shakopee Northfield Friday, Dec 17 • Rochester Century at Farmington, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 21 • Rochester Mayo at Farmington, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball Team Shakopee Farmington Red Wing New Prague Chanhassen Chaska Northfield Holy Angels

Conference Overall W L W L 0 0 6 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 4 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 2 4

Friday, Dec 17 • Farmington at Minneapolis Washburn, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 21 • Farmington at Rochester Mayo, 7:30 p.m.

Boys Hockey Team

Conference Overall W L T W L T 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0

Farmington Northfield Shakopee New Prague Chanhassen Chaska Holy Angels Red Wing Friday, Dec 17 • Shakopee at Farmington, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 21 • Rochester Mayo at Farmington, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec 23 • Farmington at Simley, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Hockey Team

Conference Overall W L T W L T 3 0 0 5 4 0 3 1 0 5 4 0 1 1 1 6 2 1 1 1 0 6 4 1 1 1 1 3 3 2 0 2 1 3 4 1 0 3 1 1 5 1

Farmington Chaska/Chan New Prague Shakopee Northfield Red Wing Holy Angels Tuesday, Dec 21 • Farmington at Rochester Mayo, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 28 • Farmington tournament Wednesday, Dec 29 • Farmington tournament

Basketball teams won’t lighten up, but maybe they should by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Playing basketball in the South Suburban Conference can be tough work. Although it’s a new conference, most teams come from a Lake Conference where nightly battles were the norm. When talking to basketball coaches and players throughout the league, what they all say is that they have to play physical to win. In the south metro, one loose ball and it turns into a rugby game. Many of the athletes are coming off an aggressive football season and they’re bulked up and ready to tussle. It works. Nearly half the league is ranked in the top 10. By the time March rolls around, that style of play

PRESSBOX takes its toll. I’ve seen some tired teams play at St. Olaf College, the site of the Section 3AAAA semifinals and finals. Another problem with the approach is that referees can soften a team up in a hurry. Some referees are more strict than others. I’m not blaming them. They’re imperfect artists in a thankless world. The last time Lakeville South made the state tournament in 2007, the team was hoping to play for a state title. Comprised of mostly football players, they made it all the way to the

semifinals where South was favored over Buffalo. They could have easily played for a state title, but one thing stood in their way: A whistle. Their physical style of play put their star players in foul trouble and eventually landed them on the bench. Some refs let you play. Others don’t. That’s a reality. I love basketball, but I don’t like it when a game comes down to free throws. It’s just not that fun. Whoever wins the South Suburban Conference will likely have several scars to show for it. I doubt anyone is going all the way undefeated. Last year’s state tournament contender Eastview, along with Apple Valley, Eagan and Lakeville South,

all feature some of the best basketball players in the state. If the teams stay healthy, Section 3AAAA will be like another state tournament. It will come down to who plays the best defense and who can stay out of foul trouble. There are other ways to win a basketball game instead of beating each other up.

Girls hockey drop

tories have been of the 4-0 variety. Rachel Kelly and the Irish appear to be as good as advertised. Rosemount has one loss, losing to Lakeville North, another team off to a rocking start. If you look at the stat sheet for the Panthers, it looks almost like a junior varsity lineup, with their top seven scorers being freshmen and sophomores. They gave South a close game, losing 4-3 in November. There hasn’t been a team from the current South Suburban Conference that has played in the state semifinals for quite some time. Although one of their neighbors, Farmington, did in 2008.

Two teams with a conference title in mind will meet in southern Lakeville this weekend. Lakeville South will play host to Rosemount at 2:45 p.m. on Saturday. Lakeville South, last year’s Lake Conference champion, would like anRogers is at other conference title tro- Andy phy. Many of the team’s vic- andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Tiger gymnastics Tigers rock Dodge County on the way up by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

to accomplish yet. We are expecting to go a long way with this team this year.” One thing they’ll have to watch is a change in the way team’s are being judged with a few new expectations. “It is more difficult, so we’ve been making some changes to help out our scores,” Bauman said. The Tigers already won the Austin Invitational on Dec. 4 with a 135.8 and they beat Red Wing 36.675124.125 on Dec. 9. They lost to New Prague on Tuesday 141.850-138.1. Lord was second all around, Wharton third and Kathryn Beckett fourth. “The girls had a really good meet, we just keep getting better. We still have a few falls we could do without,” Bauman said. They’re headed to an invite in Annandale on Dec. 18 and they’re scheduled to hold their own on Jan. 15. Northfield has been the favorite for years, but Bauman believe the Tigers have what it takes to be the favorite this year.

The uneven bars routine is tough work in gymnastics. You spin around bars several feet above the ground holding on just long enough to make your dismount look good. Farmington’s Terra Klima knows how to do it well. Last year she state at the state meet in the bars. Unfortunately, she knows too well how difficult it can be. “She is recovering from surgery so she is slow out of the shoot,” her coach Lynn Bauman said. “Terra is very determined so I have no doubts about her this year. I believe she is very capable of going back to state on bars.” The Tigers will also have all-arounders Kiana Lord and Kylie Wharton along with Nadia Lorenczs abilities on the vault and floor. “We have a deep team this year,” Bauman said.” Many girls to work with for varsity. Beam and floor will be very strong events for us though. Rogers is at “We have a lot of new Andy talent this year and skills andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

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Farmington’s Zachary Payne, No. 10, looks for someone to pass to during a 7-0 romp of Dodge County on Tuesday night. The win put the team’s record at 3-3. The other victories came against Cedarburg, Wis., 6-4 and Winona 6-1. The boys will host Shakopee at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.

Panthers, Cougars hope to make a big splash in 2011

Sports Briefs

Lakeville swimmers spent hours on club teams to be at their best

The Lakeville North varsity competition cheer team won first place at both competitions and was awarded the “grand champions” title in the high school division at the UCA Milwaukee Championship and the 2010 Holiday Spirit Championship at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee on Dec. 4-5. The junior varsity team also won first place both days. The team took first place in the Medium Division in the Northern Elite Arctic Challenge at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul on Dec. 12.

by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

After finishing in eighth place two years in a row at state, the Lakeville North boys swimming and diving team took a dive in the ranks down to 26th last season. But the Panthers had just one senior, so the lineup is mostly intact for 2010-11 and they’re ready for another dive into the pools across the metro area. “Many of the boys trained in the off-season with local clubs, which really helps the team’s early season success,” North coach Dan Schneider said. Hunter Burnchfield, Trae Schindler, Tim Mitchell, Zach Smith and Jake Tempesta make up the nucleus. They all participated in the state tournament last season in the 200-meter medley or 400 freestyle relays. “My goal this year will be for those that went to state last year on a relay to make it this year in an individual event,” Schneider said. Several other swimmers would like to join them at state this time around, including Ryan Young, Nathan Regan, Nick Saloka and Brandon Jensen. If they lack anything, it’s numbers on the diving board, with just Logan

Ruesink. “I think there will be a lot of close meets in our conference this year and I hope we can win more than we lose,” Schneider said.

Lakeville South

ments.” Jake Swanson, Travis Meyer and Seth Young round out the lineup of top swimmers for South, along with diver Evan Ostendorf. The team has depth across the pool thanks to a trio of Mitches: Mitch Kosieradzki, Mitch Headquist and Mitch Herrera. The main concern for South isn’t what happens in the pool, it’s what happens right before they jump in. “The primary concern going into the season is the development of our young divers,” Ringeisen said. “This year we have several new divers and how fast they improve will greatly affect our team’s success.” South already lost 99-87 to Rosemount, one of the favorites in the state. “We gave them a scare by taking a lead with three events left in the meet,” Ringeisen said. “The meet came down to the last event and we just ran out of ponies. “It was the first time in over three years anyone was that close to Rosemount.” Lakeville North and Lakeville South face off on Friday night before heading to the Tiger Relays in Farmington on Saturday.

South was one spot ahead of North at state last year, coming in 25th, and head coach Rich Ringeisen likes his chances of being one of the best teams in the conference and section in 2011. “This year looks as if the Cougars could top last year’s accomplishments,” Ringeisen said. “The team has good depth and many of the guys swam club in the off-season to prepare for the high school season.” Two swimmers with state tournament experience are back. Ben Kosieradzki, who was part of the 200-yard medley relay and freestyle relay at state, and Anton Knack, who joined him in the freestyle relay and swam the 200 freestyle individually, are looking to spend some more time in the pool at state this time around. “Ben opened the first meet of the season posting lifetime best times,” Ringeisen said. “Anton is focused and ready to train Rogers is at hard this season to improve Andy upon last year’s accomplish- andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Panther cheer team first in Milwaukee

Elks free throw contest Dec. 22 The Elks national Hoop Shoot free-throw contest for boys and girls ages 8 to 13 is scheduled for 6:35-8:30 p.m. Dec. 22 at Cedar Park Elementary in Apple Valley. The contestant’s age group will be determined by their age as of April 1, 2011. For more information contact director Ron Millett at (651) 454-5887 or visit elks. org/hoopshoot.cfm.

TAGS South wins state championship The Level 5 and 6 girls teams from TAGS South Gymnastics in Apple Valley competed at the 2010 Minnesota state championships on Dec. 11-12 in St. Cloud. The Level 5 team won the champi-

onship title with a season high team score of 112.10, beating the previously No. 1-ranked team in the state by .6 points. The Level 6 team from TAGS South finished second to the No. 1-ranked team by .025 points. For the Level 5 team, Lauren Jorgensen of Farmington earned the highest score of the meet on the vault with a 9.60. On the uneven bars, Megan Harrold of Apple Valley was tops for the team, posting an impressive 9.575. On the balance beam, Indya Volk of Burnsville had a solid routine for a 9.20, In the all-around, Harrold had a total score of 37.35 and Taylor Thorberg of Farmington earned a 37.25.

McNeil named Gatorade volleyball player of the year Lakeville North’s Kellie McNeil has been named Minnesota’s Gatorade Player of the Year in volleyball. The senior led the Panthers to a 31-1 record and a state championship this past season. McNeil recorded 1,172 assists, 203 digs, 147 blocks, 132 kills and 66 service aces while averaging 13.1 assists per game. McNeil has maintained a 3.9 GPA in the classroom and plans to start classes at the University of Minnesota next month. She is the second player from Lakeville to earn the honor. Elizabeth Bachman won the award in the 199596 season for Lakeville. Last year’s recipient was Ashley Wittman from Shakopee.


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North makes Cretin work

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North and South both have wrestlers with state tournament aspirations Westrich placed sixth. “(All four) have a goal of making it to the state tournament this year as individuals and I think each one of them is capable of doing that,� cohead coach Geoff Staab said. The Panthers are also counting on Colton Pasvogel to get them some points this year. “We also have a lot of young wrestlers with a lot of upside who will fill in the other weights this year,� Staab said. North will participate in the Rumble in the Red in Fargo, which is a 40-plus individual tournament Dec. 29-30 featuring several of the top teams in North and South Dakota as well as Minnesota. “This tournament should give some of our elite wrestlers some good publicity if they wrestle well,� Staab said.

back at 145 pounds, and Petersen, who was third in the section last season, would also like to pin a few more guys. Shane Westrich, an allconference honoree from 2009, will pick up wrestling again after taking a year off. “We hope to work hard enough to win close matches in the third period,� English said. “Teams with this trademark usually end up with state qualifiers and outstanding performances. “Hopefully the same will be true for Lakeville South this season.�

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Hensel has some big plans for his final year at South. He finished fourth last year at state and this year he’d like to go out on top. “Eric is capable of a state championship, and that continues to be one of his main goals,â€? head coach Mike English said. His teammate Peterson was fifth at the state meet last year and he too has his sights set on a state championship. “Both Zane and Eric continue to work hard on the mat and in the classroom as they pursue their goals,â€? English said. “They ‌ care for the younger members of our team (and) both do a good job of remembering what it was like when they were younger.â€? Several other experienced wrestlers would like to wrestle on the Xcel Energy Center floor, the site of the state tournament in March. Britnell, who came in fourth last year in Section 2AAA, is

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