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Funeral service held for Lakeville police officer Sgt. Brigham Strole, a 20-year veteran of Lakeville force, died in a motorcycle crash on Sept. 1 by Derrick Williams THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Funeral services were held for Lakeville Police Sgt. Brigham Scott Strole, a 20-year veteran of Lakeville’s Police Department, on Wednesday, Sept. 8. Strole was killed in an off-duty motorcycle crash near his home on Wednesday, Sept. 1. Most of the Lakeville Police Department’s officers and staff were at the funeral for Strole, held at Hosanna! Church in Lakeville. A number of officers from other agencies also attended the service. Following the funeral, 18 Lakeville Police cruisers escorted the hearse carrying Strole’s body back to White Funeral Home in Lakeville, stopping for nearly a minute in front of the Lakeville Police Station as a memorial. Lakeville Police Chief

Sgt. Brigham Strole Thomas Vonhof said Strole, 46, was the only victim of the one-vehicle incident which occurred in a residential neighborhood of Lakeville at 9 p.m. “We’re still in shock,� Vonhof said. “You just can’t prepare for something See Strole, 12A

Lakeville police officers and officers from other law enforcement agencies salute Sgt. Brigham Strole following his funeral at Hosanna! Church on Wednesday, Sept. 8. Strole died in an off-duty motorcycle crash near his home on Sept. 1.

Farmington will become state model Lakeville’s proposed for upcoming Yellow Ribbon summit 2011 budget calls Summit will prepare communities for 2011 deployment of Minnesota soldiers by Kara Hildreth THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

A daylong Yellow Ribbon Summit will take place Sept. 22 in the Little Theatre at Boeckman Middle School in Farmington. Farmington was chosen as the host site because the city was the first in the state to earn the Yellow Ribbon community distinction, said Annette Kuyper, director of Farmington Warrior to Citizen and organizer of the Yellow Ribbon proclamation summit. Gov. Tim Pawlenty is scheduled to address the group that afternoon. The goal of the Yellow Ribbon Network is to offer support to military service members and their

families. “We want to reach deeper into neighborhoods and communities to ensure military service members and their families are not alone before, during and after a deployment, or anytime throughout their service to our country,� Kuyper said. Part of the reason for the summit is the state’s preparation for a large deployment of Minnesota soldiers in the spring of 2011, Kuyper said. City leaders and legislative representatives will be invited to take part in

the dialogue. Armory representatives from different cities across the state will also be present, Kuyper said. “City leaders are coming to Farmington to learn about being a Yellow Ribbon Network community, and we are hoping for 70 to 100 cities from across the state to be represented,� Kuyper said. Many cities and organizations invited to participate in the summit have already earned a

Yellow Ribbon Company status, Kuyper said. These groups of volunteers have adopted action plans for supporting military service members and their families. “We want to talk about what the Yellow Ribbon program has done in a community, and how it can support the military service members and their families,� Kuyper said. Kuyper said the Pentagon is interested in what’s going on within Yellow Ribbon networks in Minnesota. “And now, Minnesota is receiving national attention, and Farmington is receiving national attention, and other states are calling on us,� See Summit, 12A

Pulled pork has given Brian Wheeler a chance to redeem his past, as well as his present THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Brian Wheeler’s past and present met at an unlikely crossroads in his life: a pulled pork sandwich. It’s an interesting story, too. Teenager with a criminal history meets church and family man looking to launch a new business. The meeting took place in the Lakeville City Council chamber in the fall of last year. Wheeler was seeking a liquor license for his new restaurant, Baldy’s BBQ. His pulled pork sandwich is killer, he said. But Wheeler of the present never figured his past self would be such a hindrance. “The things I did – they weren’t good, but I was a General 952-894-1111 Distribution 952-846-2070 Display Advertising 952-846-2011 Classified Advertising 952-846-2000

kid,� Wheeler said. “Now, I’m a husband, a dad, a football coach.� The license was denied in part because of his criminal history and, at the time, Wheeler, now 31, thought it was a death sentence for a business barely off the ground. “I knew it was going to be a big challenge – a barbecue joint without beer,� he said. “I wasn’t sure what the future would hold.� Wheeler has never been afraid to tell people about his former life. In fact, he tries to use it as a way of steering kids away from the mistakes he made as a teenager. “I don’t know if those drugs I dealt killed people, ruined lives,� he said. “I have to live with that.

Decrease coming for both residential and commercial property owners on city portion of property taxes by Derrick Williams THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Times are tough. And Lakeville’s City Council says it’s trying to balance the community’s desire to maintain service levels, and yet reduce taxes. For 2011, the mission looks accomplished, though not everyone is happy. On Tuesday, Sept. 7, the council approved the city’s preliminary 2011 budget. While the budget calls for a tax decrease for 97 percent of Lakeville’s residential and commercial property owners, one City Council member called

that claim “disingenuous.� “I think the residents of this community are very concerned about taxes,� council member Mark Bellows said. “And we’ve taken debt and spent money in 2011 and pushed payment off to 2012. I can’t support that.� The proposed $24.04 tax levy for 2011 is flat when compared to 2010. But because of growth in the tax base, and other factors, Dennis Feller, the city’s finance director, said the proposed budget will result in a $32 decrease in the city portion of propSee Decrease, 13A

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Great White, Border Patrol to perform after polka music by Kara Hildreth THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

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Brian Wheeler, 31, owner of Baldy’s BBQ, has been so successful with his yearold Lakeville location he’s expanded to Minneapolis, opening on the University of Minnesota’s West Bank. That’s my guilt.� But Wheeler’s trying to make things right. In his own mind, at least. Last year Wheeler coached football at LakevSee Baldy’s, 11A

Rocktoberfest 2010 will feature 80s hair band Great White on Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Dakota County Fairgrounds in Farmington. The Farmington Rotary Club is hosting the event, with headliner Great White set to take the stage at 9 p.m., and 80s rock band Border Patrol opening at 7 p.m. “If you are a fan of those 80s hair bands, it should be fun,� said Lisa Dargis, Farmington Rotary Club vice president. The public can buy discounted tickets early from a Farmington Rotarian or online at www.rocktoberfestrocks.com. The Rocktoberfest

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party begins at 5 p.m. with food, beer and polka music from Carol and the Country Dutchman. The first Rocktoberfest in 2009 saw 80s rock band Hairball perform outdoors in cold and rainy weather. Organizers decided to bring Rocktoberfest indoors this year. “We are still looking for volunteers because it’s a pretty big event,� said Dargis. Since Jack Russell, the lead singer of Great White, has taken ill, Dargis said he is being replaced by the former lead singer Jani Lane of the band Warrant. “Fans will be able to hear songs from Great White and Warrant,� Dargis said. Free parking will be offered. The audience target

range is 16 years and older. “This is our only fundraiser that supports all of our activities,� Dargis said. Annual local charity events include serving a holiday luncheon at the Rambling River Center, scholarships for students, and Armful of Love where the Rotary Club adopts five families during the holidays. Free bus transportation to and from Rocktoberfest will be provided by Marschall Lines Inc. in Farmington. For pick up times and routes in Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount, visit www. farmingtonrotarymn.com. Kara Hildreth is at farmington.thisweek@ecm-inc. com.

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Federal money to become available to local schools Funds to come with strings, time limits THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

How to spend it The $10 billion Education Jobs Fund Act was passed last month to provide “assistance to States to save or create education jobs for the 2010-11 school year,� according to the U.S. Department of Education’s official literature on the topic. The funds are a one-time distribution. Districts can technical-

ly use the money during the 2011-12 school year, but the Department of Education is emphasizing the use of the money as soon as possible. For at least two southmetro school districts which are facing $20 million deficits in the coming years and levy questions this fall, using the money this year is not an option. “We are planning to recommend to our (school) board to utilize the funds for 2011-2012,� Solomon said. The Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district is facing $24 million in budget adjustments for that school year if voters do not approve this fall’s operating levy. Should they approve it, the gap would be about $8 million. The $5 million Jobs Fund allocation would help to ease the pain and reduce the need for the district to dip into savings to pay operating expenses. “If the levy is successful, (the Jobs Fund dol-

lars) would pretty much take away the need to reduce at all next year,� Solomon said. The Lakeville school district, which faces $21 million in budget adjustments, will also put levy questions on the ballot this fall. Even if Lakeville voters render a positive answer on the ballot, the district faces $3 million in adjustments for 2011-12. As with the neighbor to the north, Lakeville superintendent Gary Amoroso said the money will be used more appropriately next year. “We will use the $2 million to help offset the deficit,� Amoroso said. “We appreciate the availability of the finds, but they don’t really assist in solving our next biennium deficit if we use them this year.� Amoroso said he will discuss this with the board at its Sept. 16 meeting. The Burnsville-EaganSavage school district is not in the same financial situation as its neighbors.

school year. Clegg said the school board will discuss this issue soon, but the district is not expecting to use this money for a while. Though it comes with caveats and waiting periods, and is only a onetime reimbursement for expenses, local school district officials all said they were thankful for the help. “It’s one more year of being able to offer some programming and have some staffing we otherwise would not have,� Amoroso said. E-mail Aaron Vehling at aaron. vehling@ecm-inc.com.

Open house for parents at North Lakeville North High School parents are invited to an open house Monday, Sept. 13. Parents need to bring a copy of their student’s schedule. They will follow that schedule throughout the evening. Early Bird class will start at 6:30 p.m. Each class will last 10 minutes, with a five-minute passing time. Sixth-hour class will be held last at 8:05 p.m. Parents who did not print their child’s schedule should arrive early for assistance.

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It looks great. Federal dollars sent our way to help retain jobs in local school districts: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan is poised to receive an estimated $5 million, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage nearly $2 million and Lakeville about $2 million. But, as local school administrators say, this money is no windfall. In other words, the money is not a blitz of funding from the federal or state governments to the districts. When it comes to school funding, nothing is so simple. “This is a reimbursement program,� said Rosemount-Apple ValleyEagan Finance Director Jeff Solomon. “There is some risk waiting for the federal money.� The districts must spend the money first and then apply for reimbursement from the state by September 2012. For at least one area district, the timing is not the best, either. Though the U.S. Department of Education will likely approve the funding soon, the money could take a

while to reach local hands. Given that last year districts decided on a budget for this school year, the likely scenario is that “we are looking at October at the earliest to bring people on board for only seven or eight months,� said Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Superintendent Randy Clegg. “We won’t know for another year what the actual amount is,� Clegg said. For area districts looking to stave off future budget deficits, the 2012 deadline is much more useful.

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Opinion Thisweek Columnist Local educators offer advice on coming school year to families by Joe Nathan THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Farmington, Lakeville and other school leaders have several suggestions for parents and family members for the coming school year. Here’s what they recommend: Ben Kusch, Farmington High School principal, wrote, “Engage. Encourage, nay REQUIRE, that your student engage and get involved in ‘school life,’ be it in athletics, activities, or clubs. Research supports that students involved in school activities of any sort do better in school academically and socially. Help your student find their niche. Don’t go overboard though. There is a law of diminishing returns that occurs when students are involved in greater than five school activities.

Parents can engage by getting to know their students’ teachers and attending events at the school. Find out what your school is working on this year to improve student learning and achievement. Scott Douglas, principal at Lakeville South High School, believes “there are four keys to success. We guarantee a positive and productive year if students focus on: Academics, Attitude, Attendance and Activities. Putting academics first, choosing a positive attitude, attending school every day and creating a life balance through activities leads to success in high school and life.” Coleman McDonough, principal at North Branch High School,

advises parents to “ask every day, ‘how was school today?’ and don’t take ‘fine’ for an answer.” Cam Hedlund, director of Lakes International Charter in Forest Lake, suggests: “Replace an hour a week of family TV time with family reading time. Read to each other, read to your child, read silently together. Keep track of what is going on in your child’s classroom; most teachers send a weekly newsletter or have a website they use to keep parents informed. Then ask your child specific questions about what they are learning. The key is asking specific questions, not just generally what’s happening in school.” Deb Henton, North Branch superintendent, believes “it is very important that kids get a good night’s rest and a healthy break-

fast before school. Parents can also help their kids stay positive about school, and keep an eye out for discouragement. It is important to remember that education is a team effort; parents should feel free to call their child’s teacher if they have questions or see that their child is struggling.” Steve Massey, Forest Lake High School principal, hopes that “parents create an expectation for academic performance centered around building habits for success. This includes making a commitment to quality academic work, perseverance through difficult subjects, and taking pride in one’s work. I encourage parents to assist their student in setting up routines and structured study time as their child builds habits for success. In addition, I encour-

age parents, especially at the high school level, to stay involved in their child’s education by setting up access to their child’s school online grade book, attending conferences, and communicating with teachers.” Over and over, these educators stressed communication and attitude. They want to hear from families. They ask families to encourage and listen to youngsters. Families following this advice will be a huge help to their children. 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.

Letters Change is possible To the editor: I would like to publicly commend the Farmington School Board, the Farmington School District’s administration, and all the active parents (especially Laura Beem) who addressed the overcrowding issue in ISD 192 elementary schools. A huge “thank you” to the School Board members who actively listened to parent concerns and then took action. Additional thanks go out to the district administrators who heard parent pleas and worked hard for change. Finally, many thanks to those parents whose activism, hard work, and passion brought about change for many students. I am proud our elected officials listen to their constituents. I am proud to be part of a community where the bottom dollar doesn’t trump what is best for students and learning. I am proud to live in a place where citizens are heard and can make a difference. I am thankful to reside in a community where change is truly possible.

Not true. A quick read of Dr. King’s famous speech is all it takes to clear confusion. It was delivered in plain straightforward English. Understanding it requires no translation, higher interpretation or instruction by learned authorities. Dr. King spoke the truth and was clear about what he believed. Invoking the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, he reminded us that those documents guarantee freedom for each American citizen and every American citizen. That was his impassioned message. Defying historical record, Linn further asserted that recognition of individual rights precludes progress and social evolution. Not true. Recognition of individual rights is a necessary precursor to progress and social evolution. Witness the advancements of mankind since 1776. What condition do you suppose our society would be in today were it not for the respect for individual rights that was divinely ordered thousands of years ago by the Ten Commandments?

KATHY BUNKERS Farmington

JAN DOBSON Lakeville

Dr. King’s message Natural gas To the editor: is clear To the editor: Co-pastor Jan Linn’s odd comments regarding a letter I submitted about Dr. Martin Luther King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech were puzzling. Skewing off topic, the pastor claimed Dr. King didn’t preach that all men are equal recipients of the God-given individual human rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. According to the pastor, King actually espoused extermination of individual rights in favor of some fuzzy-wuzzy not quite definable communal greater good.

While running for office, President Barack Obama promised that if elected, he would get us off OPEC oil within 10 years. Two years are gone and we still don’t have a plan. In fact, there is some evidence that we’re going in the wrong direction. In July 2010, we imported 388 million barrels of oil. That’s the single largest import month since President Obama was inaugurated. The federal NAT GAS Act will create jobs, clean up the environment, and improve our national security by providing tax incentives to replace fleets of vehicles fueled by imported

oil with vehicles that run on domestic natural gas. Election Day will soon be here. Everyone running for office needs to take a look at this legislation and make a promise to reduce our need for OPEC oil a central part of their campaigns. Let’s get the ball rolling on reducing our reliance on foreign oil. ELIZABETH TOWNLEY Lakeville

Facts would have gotten in way of good story To the editor: Now that I have picked my jaw up from the floor, someone has to respond to Don Heinzman’s Aug. 6 column “ECM Publishers’ policy is to accurately, fairly report news.” Heinzman absurdly believes that the only source for reliable news is the mainstream media (network news, local and national newspapers and national weekly news magazines) because they have editors, as opposed to cable news channels and bloggers. This might be true only if in fact cable news channels don’t have editors, and all of the editors in the mainstream media are nonpartisan, which we all know is not the case. Regarding the Shirley Sherrod episode, Heinzman states that Fox News hopped on the edited Breitbart video, using Bill O’Reilly, Sean Hannity and Glenn Beck to vilify Sherrod, and asked her to resign. Unfortunately for Heinzman, facts often get in the way of a good story. If Heinzman would have done his homework, he would know that Fox News never mentioned her name or played the video until after the Obama administration fired her (see Chris Wallace versus Howard Dean from Fox News Sunday, July 26, on You Tube). Granted, Fox News

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should have done a better job researching the authenticity of the video before showing it, but shouldn’t the Obama administration and the secretary of agriculture have done the same prior to firing her? After all, Fox News cannot fire anyone other than its own employees. It’s funny how Heinzman seems to have forgotten how Dan Rather and his producer at CBS (mainstream media), Mary Mapes, ran a story that relied on unauthenticated (fake) documents regarding George Bush’s National Guard service record just 55 days before a national election. The editors at CBS must have missed that one, as it was the hated bloggers who did the research and exposed the documents as fake. I must have missed Heinzman’s column condemning that sorry episode. I agree with the ECM policy to accurately and fairly report the news. It would be nice if Heinzman did the same. I have no skin in the game for defending Bill O’Reilly, but at least he manned up and apologized for his mistake. ROBERT TODOROVICH Lakeville

Matt Little will work hard to make Lakeville thrive To the editor: I met Matt Little almost a year ago while we were both volunteers at the food shelf in downtown Lakeville. It was refreshing to see someone as young as Little working hard for the community where he grew up. Little has a strong work ethic, but just as important, he was able to bring a clear perspective and a strong sense of humor to stressful and trying situations. In addition to that, his Spanish-speaking skills helped many of the families who came through the door feel welcome. When we heard the news that the food shelf would soon be closing its doors, Little set to work trying to find a way to keep this

valuable resource open. It was obvious to Little, a hands-on volunteer, that many residents of Lakeville needed access to a local food shelf. He did his research and found a lowcost alternative that he presented to those in charge. Unfortunately, his efforts were turned down, but Little did not give up on what he believed was a necessary service to the city of Lakeville. Since June, Little has raised money and partnered with the Eagan Resource Center, which shared his vision. I am impressed with his efforts and am thrilled that a new food shelf, the Lakeville Resource Center, will be opening this fall. I think Lakeville is fortunate to have a city council candidate that will work hard to make Lakeville a thriving community. MARY FREEMAN Lakeville

Ratzlaff LaBeau is right for the job

and will commit herself to represent the taxpayers’ best interests. Colleen Ratzlaff LaBeau will ensure that our hard-earned money will be put to the best possible use and not wasted. My family and I will be voting for Colleen Ratzlaff LaBeau on Nov. 2. HOLLY AND DOUG JOHNSON Lakeville

Leadership for a chaotic time To the editor: I’ve been a business owner in Lakeville for the past nine years. During our time in Lakeville we have enjoyed the growing local economy and the thoughtful way in which the city continues to develop. Like many other municipalities, however, Lakeville faces many challenges in the near future. Colleen Ratzlaff Labeau is running for Lakeville City Council and is prepared to assist the city in meeting these challenges. Over the past seven years, I have worked side by side with Colleen Ratzlaff Labeau as a peer business associate and while serving on the Southern Twin Cities board of directors. Among her many talents, Colleen is a skilled business person, a thoughtful leader and a tough negotiator. Colleen has been a Lakeville resident for over 25 years and understands Lakeville’s issues and challenges. She is actively involved in her community, her church, the Realtors Association and the Lakeville Chamber of Commerce. As the city of Lakeville looks to meet its many challenges, we need strong, fiscally responsible leadership with local roots and an understanding of the political process. We need Colleen Ratzlaff Labeau. I strongly recommend Colleen Ratzlaff Labeau for City Council.

To the editor: The citizens of Lakeville will have the opportunity to vote for a very worthy City Council candidate this fall. It has given me great pride to work with, and for, Colleen Ratzlaff LaBeau and Ratzlaff Homes for more than 20 years. During these years, Colleen has demonstrated with great expertise the right way to run a successful business. Colleen has always been financially responsible and shows the highest regard for her homeowners and sub-contractors. Even through this economic downturn, she continues to provide steady employment for all of her workers and a high-quality product with great service to her customers. Colleen’s strength in leadership shows her commitment to excellence in all she does. She stands firm on issues she believes in and will not compromise her beliefs. Colleen will be a strong, fiscally responsible voice ERIC MALMBERG for the citizens of Lakeville Lakeville


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Lakeville man pleads guilty to bank fraud in elaborate ponzi scheme case Man bilked 17 banks out of more than $79 million by Derrick Williams THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

A Lakeville man federal prosecutors say was behind an elaborate ponzi scheme that bilked banks of nearly $80 million has pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud and one count of filing a false income tax return. Corey Noel Johnston, 40, was accused of running the same kind of financial fraud that sent Minnesota businessman Tom Petters and national businessman Bernie Madoff to jail. In the plea agreement,

Johnston admitted that from 2005 through March of 2009, he oversold participation in large commercial and personal loans arranged by him through his company, First United Funding. According to prosecutors, loan participation is a common banking practice in which a bank pays an original lender all or a portion of a particular loan and then assumes that loan, along with its associated risk. From that point on, the bank receives the loan payments from the borrower, as if the bank had made the loan in the first place. Johnston’s scheme involved selling more than 100-percent participation in at least 10 different loans arranged through First United

Funding. For example, Johnston oversold loan participation for a project known as White Out Way Investments, according to prosecutors. The original White Out Way loan, arranged through his company, was for $7 million. Johnston sold 100-percent participation in that loan to Western National Bank. At the same time, however, he convinced several other banks to participate in the loan, including 100-percent participation by The National Bank in Bettendorf, Iowa, as well as partial participation by four other lending institutions. All told, Johnston solicited and received $23.65 million from six banks for the $7 mil

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John E. Kozulla Age 76, of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully at his cabin near Isabella, MN on August 30, 2010. John is preceded in death by his parents, John P. & Josephine Kozulla. Survived by his wife, Marie (Nee Sawrey) Kozulla; children, Greg (Paula) Kozulla, Gwen (Rodd) Olsen, Dean (Betsy) Kozulla, Mark (Jackie) Kozulla, Kari (Todd) Pierce; and their mother, Corinne Kozulla; 15 grandchildren; siblings, Dan Kozulla and Granc (Jerry) Rudolf. He is also survived by stepchildren, Lynn Sawrey, Dana (Syd) Sawrey, Chris (John) Demko and Dustin (Karla) Sawrey and 10 step grandchildren also numerous nieces and nephews. John was born in Harding, MN and was a 1952 graduate of Little Falls High School. He owned and operated Okay Cons. Power Line Co. and later Karian Line Co. He enjoyed his early days of VAA Sports with his kids. John loved hunting, fishing, the outdoors, travel, and his family. We will miss his tree planting, feeding deer, funny stories and love for adventure. A celebration of John’s life was held , Sept. 3, at the White Funeral Home 14560 Pennock Ave. Apple Valley

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Adeline Iola Markison Larson Was born April 13, 1919, on the family farm in Lakeville, Minnesota, to Helmer and Ida (Halderson) Markison. She was baptized and confirmed at Christiania Lutheran Church and attended country school. She married Morris L. Larson on March 26, 1938. After marriage, they farmed on her parents farm and in 1939 their daughter Ida Mae was born. In 1942, they moved to Farmington and in 1950, they moved to a house on Water Street in Northfield that was built by her father-in-law Joseph Larson. Morris was a partner in Larson Implement and Adeline worked from many years at Petricka’s Red Owl. Morris passed away on August 11, 2000. Following his death Adeline sold their longtime home on Jefferson Drive and lived for several years at Parkview West before moving the Three Links Campus. Adeline was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and served many years on the Catering Committee. She was active for many years with the Rebekah Lodge of the IOOF. She was a wonderful cook and baker, quite accomplished at needle work, cross stitch and embroidery, and enjoyed working in her flower garden. Reserved by nature, Adeline was thoughtful, kind, caring and generous. She will be missed. Survivors include her grandson, Tony Dressel of Owatonna; her twin sister, Angeline Anderson of Northfield, formerly of rural Lakeville; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris; her daughter, Ida Mae Dressel; her parents, and her brother, Milton Markison. Adeline passed away peacefully on Monday morning, August 30, 2010, at the Three Links Care Center in Northfield at the age of 91. Funeral services were held Friday, September 3, 2010, at Christiania Lutheran Church in rural Lakeville with her nephew Rev. David Anderson and Rev. John Quam officiating. Interment will be in West Christiania Cemetery, rural Lakeville. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorials are preferred to Special Olympics, Three Links Care Center or St. John’s Lutheran Church. Arrangements are with the Benson & Langehough Funeral Home in Northfield.

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Thisweekend Festival puts focus on up-and-coming playwrights Chameleon Theatre Circle presents 10th annual New Play Festival by Andrew Miller THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Singing pirates. An exiled king and a sleeping princess. The mating habits of preying mantises. God’s desire to relinquish control of the universe. This year’s New Play Festival presented by Chameleon Theatre Circle features a mix of stories ranging from the mundane to the macabre to the utterly fantastic. The free-admission festival on Sept. 11 at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center features the winning entries from Chameleon’s annual New Play Contest, which drew 146 submissions from playwrights across the globe. The nine winning entries will be staged “reader’s theater� style (meaning actors will have scripts in hand and won’t be wearing costumes) from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the PAC’s Black Box Theatre. “The purpose of this is to help playwrights nurture and develop their craft,� festival coordinator Andrew

Troth said of the contest and festival, now in its 10th year. “And one of the things Chameleon was formed to do is provide theater experiences in the south metro that people would otherwise have to travel downtown for.� Playwrights whose work is featured at the festival hail from all corners of the country, and two of the playwrights live outside the United States. Robin Pond, who wrote the play “Missing,� lives in Toronto; James Sievert, who authored the drama “No Flash Bright Enough,� is a Switzerland resident. Michael Peroz of Eagan is the sole Dakota County playwright whose work will be presented at the festival. His play, “Thorns,� is an historical fantasy featuring assassins, a witch, a sleeping princess and other fantastic-fiction tropes. Each staging will be followed by a 10- to 15-minute discussion of the play with the audience, and the audience will get to vote on the Best of Festival winner. Those who go aren’t be-

IN BRIEF Chameleon Theatre Circle presents its 10th annual New Play Festival from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11. Admission is free and you may come and go throughout the day. On Sunday, Sept. 12, at 3 p.m. Chameleon will present “Blonde Giovanni,� a one-act play that was a winner at the 2008 New Play Festival. Information is at www.chameleontheatre.org. holden to sit through every play. Audience members can come and go throughout the day, and there will be a break at 1:15 p.m. during which musical selections from “Maggie the Pirate� will be played. The festival continues on Sunday, Sept. 12, with a full-production staging of the one-act play “Blonde Giovanni.� Written by Rick Raasch, a for-

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Rick Raasch and Heather Quigley perform in last year’s New Play Festival presented by Chameleon Theatre Circle. This year’s festival is set for Sept. 11 at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center; the nine featured plays will be staged “reader’s theater� style, meaning actors will have scripts in hand and won’t be wearing costumes. mer playwright-in-residence with Chameleon, “Blonde Giovanni� was one of the winning entries of the 2008 New Play Festival. The

one-person play will be performed by Lisa Diesslin and is directed by Jim Vogel. Like the Saturday portion of the festival, admis-

sion to “Blonde Giovanni� is free. Andrew Miller is at andrew. miller@ecm-inc.com.

thisweekend briefs Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley will host “Dinner and a Movie Family Night� on Monday, Sept. 20. Guests who purchase one adult admission to the 6:30 p.m. showing of “Wild Ocean 3D: Where Africa Meets the Sea� will receive one free child’s admission to the movie and complimentary pizza from B&B Pizza (while supplies last) before the show. Pizza will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m. Photo submitted

The Sutter Brothers’ Show will kick off the Dakota County Library’s 15th Minnesota Mosaic season at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. The program is free.

Sutter Brothers headline kick-off event The Dakota County Library’s Minnesota Mosaic series will kick off with The Sutter Brothers’ Show at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. The Sutter Brothers – guitarist Ross and poet Bart – will present music, storytelling and poetry that highlights their Scandinavian heritage and small-town roots. The show is recommended for adults and families with children in grade four and higher. The program is free and open to the public. For

more information, visit www.dakotacounty.us/library or call (952) 891-0370.

StringWerks seeks new members StringWerks is looking for adult string players to join its Adult Chamber Ensemble and La Beau Musica groups. Rehearsals begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, at Eagle Ridge Junior High School in Burnsville. For more information, contact Carolyn Axt at (952) 890-1284.

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Frightmares opens Author Doug Grow at Buck Hill to discuss ‘We’re Frightmares at Buck Gonna Win Twins!’ Hill, 15400 Buck Hill Road, Burnsville, will be home to ghosts, ghouls, screams and scares beginning Oct. 1 through Halloween. Frightmares will be open the following dates, weather permitting: Oct. 1-2, Oct. 8-9, Oct. 15-17, Oct. 21-24, Oct. 28-31. Tickets range from $16 to $18. Visit www.frightmares. com for more information.

Author Doug Grow will discuss his book, “We’re Gonna Win Twins! 50 Years of Minnesota’s Hometown Team,� at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, at the Wescott Library in Eagan, and at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, at the Heritage Library in Lakeville. Long-time Star Tribune

books calendar Storytime for ages 4-6 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 14, 21 and 28. Storytime for ages 2-3 from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. or 11 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays, Sept. 17 and 24. Waggin’ Tales for ages 5-10 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. Read aloud to a Farmington Library therapy dog. 508 Third St., Farmington MN Mosaic: The Collect(651) 438-0250 Teen Advisory Groups from ables Roadshow from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. Bring 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13. Dance Dance Revolution for in your family heirlooms for apages 12-18 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. praisal by experts from StillwaTuesday, Sept. 14. ter’s Midtown Antiques. Guitar Hero for ages 12-18 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Heritage Library Sept. 16. 20085 Heritage Drive, Lakeville Storytime for all ages from (952) 891-0360 10:30 to 11 a.m. Fridays, Sept. 17 Grandparents Day Scrabble and 24. Scramble for all ages from 10:30 Grandparents Day Movie: a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 11. “Up� for all ages from 1:30 to MN Mosaic: The Sutter 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. Brothers’ Show from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11. Music, Galaxie Library storytelling and poetry. 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple ValStorytime for Babies for baley, (952) 891-7045 bies up to age 24 months and Baby Storytime for babies up their caregivers from 10:30 to to 24 months and their caregivers 11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 13. from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., 10:30 to Baseball Trivia Challenge 11:15 a.m. or 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. for ages 6-12 from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 13, 20 and 27. Tuesday, Sept. 14. Burnhaven Library 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, (952) 891-0300 Burnhaven Library will be closed for remodeling from 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, through late April 2011.

Storytime for ages 2-3 from Movies for Kids from 10:30 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, to 11:15 a.m. Monday, Sept. 13. Sept. 15, 22 and 29. Arrive at Storytime for ages 2-3 from least five minutes early to make a 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. or 11 to 11:30 name tag for each child. a.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 14, 21 and 28. Robert Trail Library Storytime for all ages from 7 14395 S. Robert Trail to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14. Rosemount, (651) 480-1210 Baby Storytime for babies up Baby Storytime for babies up to 24 months and their caregivers to 24 months and their caregivers from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Thursdays, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Tues- Sept. 16, 23 and 30. day, Sept. 14. Storytime for ages 4-6 from Author L.G. Bradshaw for 10:30 to 11 a.m. Fridays, Sept. 17 adults from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tues- and 24. day, Sept. 14. He will read from Storytime for all ages from 4 his new novel, “Dot to Dot,� a pi- to 4:30 p.m. Fridays, Sept. 17 and 24. caresque thriller. Grandparents Day Storytime and Gift-Making from 10:30 Barnes and Noble to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16. Fischer Marketplace, 14880 Wii Games for ages 12-18 Florence Trail, Apple Valley, from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17. (952) 997-8928 Book signing and discusRemarkable Reptiles for all ages from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. sion of “Still Standing – The Story of SSG John Kriesel� by Saturday, Sept. 18. Staff Sgt. John Kriesel and Capt. Jim Kosmo at 1 p.m. Saturday, Wescott Library Sept. 18. Kriesel lost both of his 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan legs and his two best friends (651) 450-2900 Waggin’ Tales for ages 5-10 when an IED exploded beneath from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, his Humvee while he was serving Sept. 11. Read aloud to a therapy in Iraq in 2006. dog.

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Soldier who lost both legs shares his story theater and arts calendar John Kriesel will sign copies of his book ‘Still Standing’ on Sept. 18 in Apple Valley Staff Sgt. John Kriesel lost both his legs and two of his buddies in 2006 to a roadside bomb in Iraq. The Army National Guard soldier from Cottage Grove, working with writer Jim Kosmo, has turned his story of survival into a book, “Still Standing: The Story of SSG John Kriesel.� Kriesel and Kosmo will be on hand to sign copies of the book and answer questions at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Apple Valley Barnes & Noble, 14880 Florence Trail. “Still Standing� gives a boots-on-theground soldier’s account of Kriesel’s combat experience, followed by his long recovery. The forword to “Still Standing� was written by Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who visited Kriesel at Walter Reed Army Medical Center not long after the roadside-bomb

explosion near Fallujah, Iraq. “As I walked into his room, I was hoping that I could provide some encouragement and comfort to a wounded warrior,� Pawlenty wrote. “Instead, I left the hospital being encouraged and comforted by John and his incredibly strong wife, Kate.� To d a y, Kriesel is a civilian employee in marketing for the Minnesota National Guard and a part-time sports voice with KFAN radio. He also does public-speaking engagements with students, veterans and church groups to share his story of recovery. “I’m just happy to be alive,� Kriesel said. “I realize I’m not normal any longer and I have a mission – I have learned many lessons that I must pass on.� More about “Still Standing� is at www. StillStandingStory.com. —Andrew Miller

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To submit items for Thisweekend’s Music Calendar, e-mail: editor.thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

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Urban Jazz, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Jo Jo’s Rise & Wine, 12501 Nicollet Ave., Suite 100, Burnsville, (952) 736-3001. Pop Rocks (front) and Roy Orbison Tribute Band (back), 9:30 p.m., Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) 846-4513. Sweet Siren, Babe’s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, (952) 469-5200. Sell Out Stereo, 9:30 p.m., McKracken’s Pub, 3120 W. Highway 13, Burnsville, (952) 2770197. Rockers Lament, 8 to 10 p.m., The Ugly Mug Coffee, Bar and Grill, 18450 Pilot Knob Road, Farmington, (651) 463-6844. Larry Johnson on keyboards, 7 to 11 p.m., Chateau Lamothe, 14351 Nicollet Court, Burnsville, (952) 435-7709.

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information, call the Eagan Art House at (651) 686-9134. Soy candle making classes held weekly in Eagan near 55 and Yankee Doodle. Call Jamie at (651) 315-4849 for dates and times. $10 per person. Presented by Making Scents in Minnesota. Country line dance classes held for intermediates Mondays 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St., Farmington. Cost is $5 per class. Call Marilyn at (651) 463-7833. Beginner country line dance classes on Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Lakeville Senior Center, 20732 Holt Ave. $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 4637833. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages. For class and registration information, visit www. lakevillemn.gov or call the Arts Center office at (952) 985-4640. DanceWorks Performing Arts Center’s Let’s Dance program will hold a “First Friday� dance event on the first Friday of each month. Latin/swing/ ballroom class from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by a two-hour “practice session� from 7 to 9 p.m. The lesson is free. The “practice session� is $12 per family (high school students are free) or $7 per person. A partner is not needed to participate. The monthly event is at DanceWorks Central, 20137 Icenic Trail, Lakeville. Call (952) 432-7123 to reserve a spot or visit www. danceworksmn.com.

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Pallbearers bring Sgt. Brigham Strole’s body out of Hosanna! Church on Wednesday, Sept. 8, following the Lakeville Police Officer’s funeral service. Strole died in an off-duty motorcycle crash near his home on Sept. 1. Visit www.ThisweekLive.com for more photos. tigating all causes. Vonhof said in the 30plus years he’s been with Lakeville’s Police Department, this is the first time they’ve lost an officer. “He was close to a lot of us,� Vonhof said. “He was

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Plans are under way to see if guests can be brought to the summit via helicopter. “If we can, we plan to land a helicopter before the ceremony in the field next to Boeckman, so the middle school kids can see the helicopter land, and learn about what communities are doing to support our troops and families,� Kuyper said. Originally, the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon program was a project of the Minnesota Army National Guard, Kuyper said. But now it has expanded to include all military branches. “Because of the success of our Farmington Yellow Ribbon program, and other Yellow Ribbon communities across the state, we need to be ready to give support to military families and make sure the program is growing,� Kuyper said.

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on Monday, Dec. 6. However, it can be reduced further. “I think this is a great start to have a zero tax increase,� council member Laurie Rieb said. “Now we have three months to go over it, answer questions and get feedback.�

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the tax levy for the capital improvement projects would be more than $7.8 million by 2015, a nearly $1.7 million increase over the $6.2 million being doled out for projects in 2011, which is unchanged from 2010. City administrator Steve Mielke said because of the economic conditions of the past couple years, cities, including Lakeville, have pushed maintenance projects down the road. “We can’t continue to do that,� he said. “Our trail systems, our road systems are in need of maintenance.� Included in the plan is a docket of projects Mielke said the council would prioritize and make independent decisions on. The projects range from road and intersection improvements, to trail and park maintenance, and even building and water and sewer line work.

• The council approved the city’s 2011-2015 Capital Improvement Plan on Sept. 7. The CIP focuses on rehabbing or replacing some of Lakeville’s roads, trails and buildings. Feller said the city would maximize non-tax revenues to pay for the $118 million in projects over the five years, including transfers from the general fund, state and federal grants and Municipal State Aid Street Funds. But Feller said that doesn’t spare the tax levy from an increase in 2012 and beyond, due primarily to pavement management and street reconstruction E-mail Derrick Williams at: lakeville.thisweek@ecm-inc.com itemized in the CIP. According to the plan,

erty taxes for the average homeowner, and a $70-140 decrease for owners of $1 million commercial properties. “Ninety-seven percent of all property tax payers will see a decrease in the city portion of their property taxes,� Feller said. But the tax decreases won’t last long. With the 2011 proposed budget, Feller presented an estimated budget for 2012. That budget calls for a 2.7 percent increase in taxes, up $659,363. “I’m going to maintain my assertion that there’s a 2.7 percent tax increase pushed from 2011 to 2012,� Bellow said. Also significant is the appropriation of $223,389 from the city’s fund balance in order to keep the 2011 budget flat, according to Feller. Feller said the remaining $8.4 million fund balance is still healthy at 40.1 percent. The city requires a large

fund balance in order to pay its bills the first six months of the year until property taxes are collected in the second half, Feller said. According to Feller, Lakeville has the third lowest city property tax rates in Dakota County, behind only Eagan and Mendota Heights. He also noted Lakeville’s water rates are lowest in Dakota County and fees are among the lowest in the metro area. But Bellows pointed to Lakeville’s foreclosure rates being up 58 percent in the past year as a sign that things aren’t necessarily improving on the economic front. “Maybe there’s the premise that we’re on a slow and steady (economic) improvement, but I don’t necessarily buy that,� Bellows said. “Times are difficult.� The preliminary budget passed cannot be increased between its approval and its final adoption at the city’s annual Truth in Taxation hearing scheduled for 7 p.m.

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A typical day for Juan Weng begins at sunrise when you can find her harvesting Chinese vegetables in her Lakeville garden. Weng, the head cook of the new Weng’s Kitchen Chinese restaurant at 115 Elm Street in Farmington, is also the matriarch of her family. Her son, Tony Weng, is a co-owner who manages the family business, alongside her daughter Joanna who helps her out in the kitchen. Tony gladly acts as a translator for his mother, who speaks some English. “I really like cooking with the food, and now I am just really happy to see people eat my food and say it is good – that is really warming in my heart,� Juan said. Each day, Juan arrives at the restaurant by 7 a.m. to prep the fresh vegetables, appetizers and meat dishes. She prepares a sitdown family meal that she and her children enjoy af-

ter the lunch and dinner rush. The Weng family has been working together for 17 years to help the extended family-run the popular Peking Garden restaurant in St. Paul. Juan, 50, immigrated to the United States from Canton, China, more than 20 years ago. She sought a better life for herself and her children in the land of opportunity. Now Weng’s Kitchen is her own personal American Dream come true. “When I receive compliments on my food, I am happy and proud,� she said. Neighbors sharing good comments by word of mouth have kept the Chinese restaurant business booming in the first few weeks since it opened. “On the first few days, we ran out of everything, and so in order to keep everything fresh, we had to go to the Restaurant Depot, get fresh meat and come back early to prep,�

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Juan Weng, the owner and cook at the new Weng’s Kitchen restaurant in Farmington, has worked for years so she could start her own family restaurant. An avid gardener who grows Chinese vegetables at home, she shows off an enormous white covered Chinese winter melon that has become quite the conversation piece inside the restaurant.

Tony said. Making 400 to 500 cream cheese wontons each day, Juan sometimes will work until 2 a.m. to be ready for the next day. Hard work, long hours and sacrifice are not new to Juan. Tony said his mother has not used a vacation day for years. One of Juan’s favorite culinary creations is called Weng’s Triple Crown, a stir-fry entrÊe with beef, chicken and shrimp, alongside onions and bell peppers in a brown, savory sauce. Each day, Tony said, his mother makes sure the family sits down to a dinner in the restaurant when the lunch rush is over, and again after dinner guests have left the restaurant. When she is not cooking, Juan can be found at home planting and harvesting 30 different varieties of Chinese vegetables such Bok Choy, Chinese broccoli and huge 50-pound white Chinese

fruits called “winter melonsâ€? that she will use in soups. “Our family in New York grows many different Chinese vegetables and mails us the seeds,â€? she said. Working in her small vegetable garden is when Juan seeks quiet time and relaxation. “Every day when I see the vegetables grow, it just makes me happier and happier,â€? she said. As a new business owner with high hopes, Juan said she’d like to thank the Farmington community for its early and continued support of her family restaurant. Weng’s Kitchen caters business luncheons and the restaurant can accommodate up to 120 people for parties and celebrations. The restaurant welcomes custom take-out entrĂŠe orders and delivers large orders; the take-out number is (651) 463-8880. Kara Hildreth is at farmington.thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

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19A

Sports Cross Country off to a running start

Standings Football Team

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Overall W 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

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Friday, Sept. 10 • Eastview at Eden Prarie, 7 p.m. • Wayzata at Lakeville South, 7 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson at Prior Lake, 7 p.m. • Eagan at Bloomington Kennedy, 7 p.m. • Rosemount at Burnsville, 7 p.m. • Apple Valley at Lakeville North, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17 • Lakeville South at Apple Valley, 7 p.m. • Lakeville North at Bloomington Jefferson, 7 p.m. • Eagan at Eastview, 7 p.m. • Prior Lake at Rosemount, 7 p.m. • Bloomington Kennedy at Burnsville, 7 p.m.

Volleyball Team

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Friday, Sept. 10 • Bloomington Kennedy, Lakeville South at Apple Valley Aerie Challenge, 5 p.m. • Eastview, Lakeville North, Burnsville at Marshall, 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 • Bloomington Kennedy, Lakeville South at Apple Valley Aerie Challenge, 9 a.m. • Eastview, Lakeville North, Burnsville at Marshall, 9 a.m. • Eagan at Shakopee tournament, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14 • Lakeville North at Duluth East, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16 • Lakeville North at Rosemount, 7 p.m. • Eagan at Lakeville South, 7 p.m.

Tigers running with the pack Cougar girls look just as fast by Andy Rogers

by Andy Rogers

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who was hindered by injuries last year. Matt Thomas and Alec Wilson The Farmington boys cross country team is hoping to dodge some also have the ability to be top-five blows in 2010 that hindered the Ti- runners for Farmington. gers last year. By the end of last season, the Girls The Farmington girls placed team’s overall health was under the sixth out of nine teams on Sept. 3 at weather. The boys finished fourth in the Dakota Classic in Eagan against the Missota Conference and ninth in teams such as Lakeville South, Section 1AA. Eagan, and New Prague. “We ... had some injuries and sickBaily Opsal finished 19th overall ness last year at the conference meet,” coach Keith Revels said. “Timing is and Maricia Pacheco finished 21st. Other key returning varsity runeverything when you get to conference and section meets. We need to ners for the Tigers include Nicole Clifton, Marissa Stewart, sophomore be healthy.” Losing two of the team’s top five Maria Kiminski, Victoria Jacoby and scorers means someone needs to step Sofia Chadwick. “One of the strengths that this up to help keep Farmington’s score team has is that they are hard workers down. The Tigers are looking for big and they have great attitudes,” coach things this season from Elliot Fenske, Heidi Revels said. “They want to do who finished 28th at the Class AA well individually and as a team, and they get excited about meeting their state tournament last year. “Elliot had a great season last goals.” With just one senior on varsity, the year,” coach Keith Revels said. team is relying on several eighth- and He was fourth at the Dakota County Classic in Eagan on Sept. 3 ninth-graders for points this year. “The concern continues to be that in an eight-team race. Farmington we have low numbers of runners, finished fifth overall. The team is also counting on which is a result of the number of Chad Retterrath, who had some solid other girls fall sports that are available,” Revels said. times during the track season. The hard-working Carl Elmer is Andy Rogers is at back along with Lincoln Kirchoff, andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

The Lakeville South girls cross country team has a long way to run to get to the state tournament, but they’re off to a good start. At the Dakota County Classic on Sept. 3 in Eagan, five Cougars finished in the top seven out of more than 60 runners. Annie Brekken won the meet with a time of 12 minutes, 22.4 seconds. Megan Barry was third, Megan Kilbride fifth, Megan Lubow sixth and Kaytlyn Larson seventh. The team scored 22 points in the meet, which is almost unheard of in cross country. A perfect score would be 15, indicating a team placed all their scoring runners in the top five spots. All that leads to some considerable buzz for the Lakeville South cross country team. “The girls hope to remain competitive throughout a challenging schedule,” coach Jessica Just said. “Their first goal is to remain healthy throughout the season. If they remain healthy, they believe they can challenge for a postseason bid to the state meet at St. Olaf in November.”

Ninth-grader Erin Kilbride is rehabilitating from a summer injury and hopes to rejoin the team as a competitor later this season. The team’s next meet is Friday at the Bauman/Rovn Hopkins Invitational.

Boys The Lakeville South boys team finished third at the Dakota Classic behind Apple Valley and Eagan. Mark Honetschlager came in eighth place. Jake Schneeman was a few seconds behind him at 12th place. Jeremy Serreyn, Luke McDonald and Anton Knack stayed in a pack and finished 17th, 18th and 21st, respectively. “They hope to peak at the end of the season,” Just said. “They have trained hard during the offseason and hope to surprise a few teams.” Senior captains Serreyn and McDonald have done an outstanding job motivating their teammates and leading workouts, according to Just. Andy Rogers is andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

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Fall football heats up

Boys Soccer Team

Conference Overall W L T W L T Apple Valley 1 0 0 5 0 0 Prior Lake 1 0 0 4 1 0 Eagan 1 0 0 2 0 2 B Jefferson 1 0 0 3 1 1 Lakeville South 0 0 1 4 0 1 B Kennedy 0 0 1 3 0 1 Burnsville 0 1 0 3 3 0 Lakeville North 0 1 0 1 1 3 Eastview 0 1 0 2 3 1 Rosemount 0 1 0 0 3 1 Saturday, Sept. 11 • Lakeville South at Northfield, 2 p.m. • Rosemount at Hastings, 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13 • Apple Valley at Lakeville North, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15 • Lakeville South at Eastview, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16 • Lakeville North at Rosemount, 5 p.m. • Eagan at Lakeville South, 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer Team

Conference Overall W L T W L T B Jefferson 1 0 0 5 0 0 Burnsville 1 0 0 4 0 2 Eastview 1 0 0 2 2 0 Rosemount 0 0 1 4 0 1 Eagan 0 0 1 3 1 2 Lakeville South 0 0 0 2 1 1 Lakeville North 0 1 0 3 3 0 B Kennedy 0 0 0 1 1 2 Prior Lake 0 1 0 1 2 1 Apple Valley 0 1 0 1 3 0 Monday, Sept. 13 • Apple Valley at Lakeville North, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15 • Lakeville South at Eastview, 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16 • Lakeville North at Rosemount, 7 p.m. • Eagan at Lakeville South, 7 p.m.

Farmington Football Team

Conference W Shakopee 0 Red Wing 0 Holy Angels 0 Chaska 0 Farmington 0 New Prague 0 Chanhassen 0 Northfield 0

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Overall W 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Friday, Sept. 10 • Red Wing at Farmington, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17 • Farmington at Chanhassen, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24 • Farmington at Shakopee, 7 p.m.

Conference W Chanhassen 0 Shakopee 0 Northfield 0 Farmington 0 Red Wing 0 Chaska 0 New Prague 0 Holy Angels 0

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Monday, Sept. 13 • Albert Lea at Farmington, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16 • Farmington at Chanhassen, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 • Farmington Invite, 9 a.m.

Right: Farmington’s Austin Bassett, No. 3, goes for the tackle in a 30-13 loss to Hudson, Wis., on Sept. 3.

Leidner leads the way against Eagan by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

“It lets me see the whole field and our chemistry is a lot better this year.” Leidner went 28-for-42 with 301 yards passing, one touchdown and two interceptions. He also scored three rushing touchdowns. Adam Ruhl had seven catches for 108 yards and Devon Bzoskie had 10 catches for 86 yards and a touchdown. Ethan Miller led the defense with 12 tackles and Matt Mehlhorn had two interceptions. Leidner praised the defensive effort after the game. “They sack me all the time in practice,” he said. “It’s nice to see someone else take the hits.” South will play host to Wayzata on Friday.

During a showdown of two of the top quarterbacks in the South Suburban Conference, Mitch Leidner and Lakeville South came out on top over Eagan and Jameson Parsons. South called less than 20 rushing plays and more than 40 passing plays in the 28-20 win. “We hope to run a little bit more,” South coach Larry Thompson said. “But passing is what we’re made to do.” The Cougars contained Parsons and forced several turnovers en route to the victory. Leidner felt comfortable during his first live game Photo by Rick Orndorf using a fast-paced spread Lakeville South’s Matt Heller tries to break a tackle during a 28-20 victory over Eagan on offense. Andy Rogers is at Sept. 3. “I love it,” Leidner said. andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Sports Briefs

Volleyball Team

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Top: Lakeville North’s Ben Counters, No. 88, Mitch Johnson, No. 59, Luke Goeman, No. 52, Karl Finkel, No. 54, and Tanner Wiseman, No. 53, gang up on Eastview during a 3-0 win; Trey Heid kicked a 38-yard field goal in overtime.

Blazettes brunch is Sept. 12 The Burnsville Blazettes will hold their sixth annual Brunch and Silent Auction from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, at the Parkway Grille, 251 W. Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville. The brunch will feature an all-you-can-eat buffet. The Blazettes will perform at the brunch. A silent auction will be open for bidding until 2 p.m. (need not be present to win).

Tickets are $13 for adults or two for $25; $9 for students 11-17; and $6 for children 10 and younger. Family pack options are also available. Tickets can be purchased from any current Blazette team member or at the Parkway Grille during the three weekends leading up to the brunch. Tickets must be purchased in advance in order for the Blazettes to receive any of the proceeds. For more information, contact kleonard29@hotmail.com.

ISD 191 offering fall volleyball, basketball Burnsville-Eagan-Savage (ISD 191) Adult Community Education will be offering co-ed volleyball leagues beginning in September. There will be recreational leagues on Mondays from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at Eagle Ridge Junior High, and on Tuesdays at Nicollet Junior High. The competitive league will be

from 6:30-10:30 p.m. on Thursdays at Nicollet Junior High. Adult Community Education will also offer open volleyball beginning in September at 7 p.m. on Fridays at Nicollet Junior High, and at 7 p.m. on Mondays at Sioux Trail Elementary School. There will also be open basketball at 8 p.m. Mondays at the Metcalf Junior High gym, and at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Eagle Ridge Junior High gym. To register online, go

to www.communityed191. org. For more information, call Adult Continuing Education at (952) 707-4110.

Corrections In the “Cougar girls soccer looking to bounce back in 2010” article from Sept. 3, Emma Mickelson’s name reads as Emma Michelson. Also, Candace Ulmen will play with the University of North Dakota next fall, not North Dakota State University.


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It would be hard for any team to duplicate Lakeville North’s success last year when it won the Lake Conference and Section 2AA and finished 10th in the Class AA state tournament. Although the team is in the new South Suburban Conference with a talented Prior Lake team, the Panthers should remain a competitive cat. “We have a good nucleus returning, but we lost a good group of swimmers and we had six team members not come out this year,� said coach Dan Schneider. “With those losses we are not the same team we could have been, but it is a great group of girls to work with.� One major strength is the swimming ability of Elizabeth Kleiner, who was all state in the 200- and 500-yard freestyle the past two years. Her times have been noticed by a number of Division I schools. “She’s going some on recruiting trips,� Schneider said, “with one to Iowa at the end of the week.� Christen Young will join her in the long-swim freestyle events after scoring points for North in the 500 at state last year. Julie and Alena Bodnaruk are also back after

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said. “As a coach you count your blessings if you are lucky enough to coach one athlete like her in your career.� For now the team will use a group of swimmers to help get those points back. “It’s going to take the leadership of Kelly Moore, Carrie Schrock and Haley Chatelaine to provide Lakeville South with the speed to be back at the state meet again this year,� Ringeisen said. The Cougars will also have the talents of Madison McBride, Maddie Turbes, and Alli McKennell, who have put up some solid numbers so far. Jenna Loerzel is the team’s most experienced diver, and Brianna Alexander is 11-1 so far in her races, as well. “I do believe that Brianna may be able to improve two to three of our school records,� Ringeisen said. It will still be hard to match last season’s success. “This year will be a rebuilding year,� Ringeisen said. “In the past we have looked at the state meet as a place to showcase the team’s talent. “This year the state meet is more of a goal, with a dream of swimming in the finals.�

Even though the Cougars lost two of the best swimmers in school history to graduation last spring, South is still capable of winning a few dual meets and sending swimmers to state. South started the season 3-0 with victories over Austin, Rosemount and Burnsville. “I’m thrilled with the way young swimmers have taken on the challenges of filling the roles of the stars of the past like Melissa McMahon and Hailey Campbell,� said coach Rick Ringeisen. South may never find a suitable replacement for Campbell, who rewrote the record book at South. “She was the type of athlete that you could put on the end of a relay and know Rogers is at that she would bring home Andy the victory,� Ringeisen andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

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News Briefs Dakota County will host an open house for residents to learn about and comment on revisions to the Dakota County Transportation Plan from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, in room 1920 on the first floor of the Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. The open house will focus on strategies to address transportation conditions within the county. The event is free and anyone can

Ebenezer Ridges fall fun run

Ebenezer Ridges will hold its second annual Fall Fun Run on Saturday, Sept. 25, at Red Oak Park, Cliff Road and Kennelly Road, Burnsville. Cost is $20 for adults, $12 for children. Register at the front desk at Ebenezer Ridges Care Center or online at www.RunningRoom.com. Schedule: 8 a.m. check-in/ registration; 8:30 to 9 a.m., Bear-Robics with the Teddy Bear Band; 9 a.m., 5K and 1-mile run/walk begin; 9:30 a.m., fire truck tours with the Burnsville Fire Department and visit with the sales only; no tickets will be Burnsville Police. sold at the door. To order, For more information, call Marilyn Suter at (651) call (952) 898-8419. 460-4236 or Myrna Martin at (952) 469 2351. Highview Christiania is at 26690 Highview Avenue West, Eureka Township. The From Yours to Mine children’s consignment sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, and 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Sept. The Farmington Library 26, at Hasse Arena, 8525 is looking for teens to be a 215th St. W. in Lakeville. The sale will feature new part of its Teen Advisory Group. Teens with an inter- and gently used children’s est in books, movies, music, clothes, toys, equipment, magames, websites, special teen ternity wear, and fall/winter programs, advising the library items from more than 150 about teen trends, meeting sellers. There is a $1 entry fee other teens, and community service are encouraged to on Saturday, which will be come to the next meeting at 6 waived with a non-perishable p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, in the food donation. On Sunday, Farmington Library’s com- there will be no entry fee and most items will be half price. munity room. For more information, Free parking is available. Registration is now open visit www.dakotacounty.us/ library or call (651) 438-0250. for consignors. For more inThe library is located at 508 formation, visit www.fromyourstomine.com. Third St. attend any time during the open house. No formal presentation is planned. County staff will be available to explain the plan, answer questions, and collect comments. More information on the plan is available at www.co.dakota.mn.us/EnvironmentRoads/Reports/ default.htm. For more information, contact Scott Peters, Dakota County Transportation Department, (952) 891-7027.

Norwegian lutefisk supper set Oct. 9 Tickets are on sale for the Norwegian Lutefisk Supper at Highview Christiania Lutheran Church on Oct. 9. There will be Norwegian baked goods in addition to the traditional lutefisk and meatballs. The event will also feature the Highview Country Singers and a craft and bake sale. Tickets are $16 for adults and $7 for children ages 10 and under. Advance ticket

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