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‘Everything is on the table’ Lakeville schools looking at $15.8 million budget shortfall by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS
The next two years in the Lakeville school district could usher in a new era of austerity. “We have to determine what the ‘new normal’ is,” said school board chairwoman Judy Keliher. Board member Roz Peterson echoed the idea of comprehensive assessment. “I think everything is on the table,” she said. The district is looking at $15.8 million in budget adjustments for the next two
Alternatives to layoffs on deck
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A visit with Santa is among the many activities at the Holiday on Main in downtown Lakeville this Saturday, Dec. 4. There is something for every member of your family.
Christmas comes to downtown Lakeville
Proposal expected today in council packet information by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS
Holiday on Main to offer a variety of fun activities while promoting the district by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS
There was a time not that long ago when Lakeville was a much smaller town whose activities centered on a downtown that dated back to the 19th century. As Lakeville became a fast-growing suburb and decentralized its retail offerings, its downtown has become even more impor-
tant as the apex of community, albeit one which people sometimes need a nudge with which to connect. Decked out in holiday decorations, this Saturday, Dec. 4, the Downtown Lakeville Business Association (DLBA) will offer that nudge, the 14th annual Holiday on Main along Holyoke Avenue.
Replete with Santa, musical performances, activities for children, chances to shop for gifts and donation opportunities, Holiday on Main provides a way for the disparate neighborhoods of Lakeville to come together and bask in the underlying sense of community the city offers. “This will be a huge festival to celebrate the holi-
years. Voters in the district voted last month in favor of maintaining an existing operating levy, but voted against an additional levy and a technology levy. It will mean many changes in the district, but district officials have foreseen this moment. “We are pleased to say we have no surprises,” said Mark Klett, director of Business Services, “but we are not pleased to see the numbers.” Board member Michelle See Shortfall, 9A
days,” said Judy Tschumper, executive director of the DLBA. “The whole goal is to promote downtown Lakeville.”
What to do From Santa and face painting to horse-drawn trolley rides and a live reindeer, there are activities for everyone in your family, reSee Christmas, 9A
Monday night is likely to be the final 2011 budget negotiation between City Administrator Peter Herlofsky and Farmington City Council members. Although on Nov. 22 City Council members again directed Herlofsky to lay off a senior staff member, he said late Tuesday that he plans to propose more alternatives for the council to consider. “My objective is still to keep from having to lay someone off,” Herlofsky said.
Asked if he would propose a position to be eliminated, Herlofsky would not directly answer. Instead, he said, among the options he will propose are ones the council had requested. “Right now, I’m still working on issues and numbers,” Herlofsky said. Wednesday morning, Herlofsky announced there will be a closed session of the board at 6:30 p.m. to discuss labor relations. Informed of Herlofsky’s intention to propose options Monday night, counSee Layoffs, 9A
Location, location, location Utility fees could increase Real estate guru Ratzlaff LaBeau prepares to use life experience, business expertise to guide her on the city council
Lakeville city officials say necessary maintenance projects, increased electric rates are the cause by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS
Quarterly utility rates in Lakeville could increase between $3 and $4.60 because of necessary major maintenance projects and increased fees from service providers, city officials say. The water operations need some major maintenance work, said city finance director Dennis Feller at a recent City Council work session. Among these projects is the rehabilitation of Well No. 15, painting of the Fairfield water tower and the replacement of a high-performance pump at the water treatment facility. These would cost about $806,000. Feller said construction of water infrastructure such as wells, towers and water treatment are financed with water connection charges collected at the time building permits are issued.
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Because there has been a significant decrease in housing construction, there has been a related decrease in water connection revenue. “Providing safe water to our residents and businesses is considered amongst the highest priorities of our residents,” Feller said. Metropolitan Council Environmental Services is in charge of sewage treatment for the entire metro area. It will increase its rates 3.2 percent in 2011. The city maintains more than 250 miles of sewer main and 24 lift stations. Over the next several years, the city will reline some major sewer lines. The Met Council increase and the maintenance costs were a catalyst for Feller’s staff to recommend an increase in fees for sanitary sewer. As for street lights, Dakota Electric implemented rate increases effective July 1 of this year, Feller said. The new rate led his staff to recommend the City Council increase street light fees in 2011 by 90 cents to $7.65 per residential account to See Fees, 9A
by Aaron Vehling
was never something that interested her, she said. In fact, had she not missed a certain meeting, she may not even be poised to take a seat on the council.
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Colleen Ratzlaff LaBeau’s office is decked out with an alternating series of family photos and scores of awards and honors for success in the real estate business. But perhaps the greatest testament to her acumen in that field is the pile of work orders on her desk, and the fact that two years after so many real estate firms imploded, her business is still standing. The burst of the bubble did not hit her as hard as others, she said, because she did not “put all her eggs in one basket.” Her businesses cover various aspects of real estate to adjust to market conditions. Now Ratzlaff LaBeau is entering a new phase in her life: city politics. She was elected last month as one of Lakeville’s two newest city council members who will start in January. That word, “politics,” does not sit well with her, though. “I don’t like politics,” she said, characterizing herself as a “common sense” type
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Colleen Ratzlaff LaBeau will join the Lakeville City Council in January. She said she wants to help bolster the representation of business interests on the council. of person who finds no comfort in political careerism. To be sure, as a member of a legislative committee with the Minnesota Asso-
It was the mid-1980s. Barely out of high school, the Farmingtonraised Ratzlaff LaBeau was a retail manager with a steadfast work ethic. She was putting in about 60 hours a week managing multiple stores in the south metro for a small but respectable wage. As a child of a single-motherhome (her parents were divorced), Ratzlaff LaBeau said she had to start work young. So those kind of hours were no bother. “I’ve always worked,” she said. “I get pleasure out of work.” Her father, Jim Stanton, is a real estate developer in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Visits with him during her youthful years built within her a strong foundation for an acute interest in all things real estate.
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Two arrested in connection with string of burglaries Police: Duo admitted stealing from six homes in Lakeville by Aaron Vehling
burglaries of residences in the city, said Police Chief T h o m a s Vonhof.
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A home detention ankle bracelet, probation and a suspended driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license did not stop 21-year-old Andrew Joseph Fischer of Prior Lake from allegedly committing a string of burglaries in Lakeville. Police arrested Fischer, along with a juvenile partner, on Nov. 23 in connection with a residential burglary they committed to which a witness was privy, according to reports from the Lakeville Police Department. While in custody, Fischer and the juvenile admitted to involvement in six total
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The police report gave the following account: The duoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unraveling began on Nov. 23 when a witness called the Lakeville Police Department to report a burglary. The witness saw two suspects in a maroon Dodge vehicle leaving the scene. About 30 minutes later, a patrol officer stopped a
Dodge Stratus matching the witnessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s description. Officers saw a number of pieces of jewelry and a womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purse in the car in plain view. They also learned Fischerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license was suspended and the juvenile had a warrant out for his arrest. Both were arrested. They admitted to burglarizing five other residences between Nov. 15 and 23, police said. They told police they broke into these homes by breaking basement windows or entering garage service doors. Among the items they allegedly stole from the homes were jewelry, electronics and
a credit card. They sold the gold jewelry to proprietors who would melt it down. During the police interview, Fischer admitted that he was on probation from Le Sueur County and was wearing a home detention ankle bracelet at the time of his arrest.
Fischer is charged with two counts of second degree burglary. Vonhof said this incident was a good example of why it is extremely important for people to call 911 when they suspect something is going on. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The string of events
that led to these arrests and ultimately solving these burglaries,â&#x20AC;? Vonhof said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;all started with the witness picking up the phone and calling in to report suspicious activity.â&#x20AC;? E-mail Aaron Vehling at aaron. vehling@ecm-inc.com.
Lakeville Briefs Christmas party for veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; children set for Dec. 11
The Now and Then Singers from Lakeville North High School will present a holiday program at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at the Heritage Library, 20085 Heritage Drive, Lakeville. The Now and Then Singers have performed as a group for 30 years. They are known for their vocal jazz harmonies, and ability to sing all styles of music with ease and fun. The group is comprised of juniors and seniors from the choral program at Lakeville North. The program is free and open to the public. Call the library at (952) 8910360 with questions.
Lakeville VFW Post 210 will hold a Kids Christmas Party from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, for all children and grandchildren (age 16 and under) of area veterans. The free party will feature craft projects, bingo, cookie
Now and Then Singers perform Dec. 12
decorating, a hot dog lunch, and a visit from Santa. Bring a camera for photos. An adult must attend with the children. VFW Post 210 is at 8790 Upper 208th St. Call (952) 469-5717 for more information.
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The toddler in this photo of a group of Haitian children with their school administrator compelled Farmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tom Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley to begin a nonprofit organization, Protein for Kids, devoted to helping people make protein powder that can save lives while creating a sustainable business they can carry on for themselves.
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It was the look of misery, possibly even anger, on a malnourished toddlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face that changed Tom Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life mission. The Farmington resident and former owner of the downtown art shop Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gallery found himself compelled to act in 2004 after developing the photo heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d quickly snapped while on a church mission trip to Haiti. Standing near a group of half-dressed skinny Haitian children, the boy looked miserable, his protruding belly a sign of malnutrition and starvation. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley was struck by the raw emotion this childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face portrayed, and suddenly he remembered a conversation heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d had about a process to mechanically separate protein from the fiber of black-eyed pea plant leaves. The resulting leaf protein powder concentrate had been added to mal-
nourished childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diets in Africa and successfully improved their health and lives. Born was an idea to introduce the protein extracting process to Haitians, and offer them the training and equipment to make their own protein powder that could be sold and help them become self-sufficient. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley brought the idea to his pastor, Rev. Mike Ambrust, lead pastor with The River Community Church, Farmington, who liked the idea. Together with River Church member Tom Saunders, the three worked to establish a nonprofit organization, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Protein For Kids,â&#x20AC;? of which Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley is executive director. The organization is headquartered in a spare bedroom at Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house, but with little funding, getting projects going in Haiti has been difficult. While they were able to get processing equipment to Arcahaie, Haiti, the project has suffered
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Following is the agenda for the 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, truth-in-taxation hearing of the Lakeville Area Public School Board in the board room at the District Office, 8670 210th St. W., Lakeville.
1. Preliminary Actions a. Call to Order b. Roll Call c. Public Comment d. Agenda Additions 2. Discussion a. Conduct Public Hearing on Proposed 2010 Payable 2011 Tax Levy 3. Additions to the Agenda 4. Adjournment
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Melfred S. Anderson, 87, passed away Monday. He is survived by daughters Cynthia (Gary) Schultz and Deborah (Gene) Parks, son Joel (Susan) Anderson, grandchildren Max and Michael Schultz, Spencer and Duggan Parks, Alena and Joshua Anderson. Melfred was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret. He served his country in the United States Army, and later in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Private services will be held at a later date. Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, Apple Valley (952) 432-2331.
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Age 82 of Lakeville passed away Nov. 28, 2010. Pete was a member of the United States Army Band. He was a loving, kind and generous man to all. He will be greatly missed by his family. Preceded in death by brothers, Dominic, Michael and Louis â&#x20AC;&#x153;Charlieâ&#x20AC;?. He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Frances â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Franâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;; stepchildren, John Langer and Amy (Dick) Kroeten. He was a proud and loving grandpa to Nick, Jack and Alea; and is also survived by siblings Theresa Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Angio, Tony and John Sommo. Mass of Christian Burial, was held 11AM Thursday, December 2 at All Saints Catholic Church, 19795 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville with visitation 1 hour prior to Mass at Church. Interment Church Cemetery. White Funeral Home Lakeville 952-469-2723 www.whitefuneralhomes.com
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MN to Henry and Mary Gessner. Died November 26, 2010. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Ruth and his brother George. Survived by children, Anne Summers (Craig), Beth Sullivan (Tim), John Gessner, managing editor of Thisweek Newspapers; grandchildren, Yaasika Quist, David and Michael Amarvi, John, Tom, and Paul Sullivan; nieces, Pat and Dawn Gessner; nephews, George Gessner, David and Paul Jorstad. Art enlisted in the Navy in 1944, serving two years. He later earned a BS from St. Cloud Teachers College, then a Master of Arts from the University of Minnesota. From 1948-51 he was a high school teacher and coach at Stewart, MN, where he met Ruth. From 1951-54 he was the high school principal at Lewiston, MN. In 1954, in Alden, MN, he became the youngest school superintendent in the state. In 1958, he became school superintendant in Canby, MN, and in 1963 he became superintendant at Cloquet, MN. In 1967, he left Cloquet to earn a Doctorate in Education Administration from the University of Minnesota, while working full time to support a family of five. In 1970, he became the first president of Inver Hills Community College. From 1974 to 1985, he was the superintendant of schools in Inver Grove Heights, where he finished his career. After retiring, he founded the Best Foundation, a scholarship fund for graduating seniors in Inver Grove Heights. He loved his wife, his children, his friends, and golf. At age 82, he got his third hole-in-one. He was an intelligent, hard-working man who accomplished much. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4-7 PM Wednesday at ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME 8108 Barbara Avenue, Inver Grove Heights (651-455-2035). Memorial Service at 10 AM Thursday at GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH 7600 Cahill Avenue, visitation an hour before the service and lunch following, both at the church. Private interment after lunch. Memorials to the Best Foundation or the Ruth Gessner Scholarship Fund at Inver Hills Community College.
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Lawmakers want to outlaw synthetic marijuana
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Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom compared smoking the stuff to playing Russian roulette with chemicals. Lawmakers on Wednesday, Nov. 24, unveiled a legislative initiative to outlaw the sale and possession of synthetic marijuana â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a potent mix of herbs and chemicals currently legal and often sold as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spiceâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;K2â&#x20AC;? at tobacco shops. Sen. Katie Sieben, DFL-Newport, and Rep. Denny McNamara, RHastings, had their interest piqued in pursuing the legislation after a local 14-year-old boy ended up in a coma after smoking the product and the boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother became alarmed that synthetic marijuana was legal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to take this product off the shelves and out of the hands of our children and treat it like the dangerous and potentially deadly drug it is,â&#x20AC;? said Sieben.
16 states have ban on synthetic marijuana Some 16 states already
have bans against synthetic marijuana, including neighboring Iowa and North Dakota. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a serious problem,â&#x20AC;? said Backstrom, representing the Minnesota County Attorneys Association. Designer drugs spread quickly, he noted. Products like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spiceâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;K2â&#x20AC;? first appeared on the Internet in 2004 and quickly spread across the county. Although sold as incense and labeled as not for human consumption, the pot substitute is often smoked. Experts warn these product are powerful and laced with unknown hazards. Dr. Cody Wiberg, executive director of the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, said the chemical ingredients in the products mimic those found in marijuana and affect the same receptors in the brain. This is not an accident. Some of these chemicals were specifically designed to do exactly that, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were essentially designed, many of them, to be used in experiments
on lab rats,â&#x20AC;? he said.
How do chemicals affect humans? Exactly how these chemicals affect humans is unknown, he explained. Beyond this, whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also unknown are the other substances or herbs contained in these products. The bill the lawmakers will pursue is expansive enough to include slight chemical variations in these products â&#x20AC;&#x201C; molecules can be manipulated as to produce arguably another product immune to the law, Wiberg explained. Not that wholly new designer drugs wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appear. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That happens all the time,â&#x20AC;? he said. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s often necessary to pursue them legally on a case-by-case basis, said Wiberg. The lawmakers hope to make products like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spiceâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;K2â&#x20AC;? Schedule I controlled substances â&#x20AC;&#x201C; carrying significant criminal penalties if possessed or sold. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re upbeat about passing the legislation this session.
Minnesota Energy Resources, a subsidiary of Integrys Energy Group, filed a Nov. 30 request with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to increase overall natural gas distribution rates by about 5.2 percent. Minnesota Energyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last distribution rate request was filed in July 2008. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 209,000 customers are served from different pipelines and, consequently, have slightly different rates. The proposed new rates will result in monthly increases for gas distribution service for residential natural gas customers in a range of $2.24 to $5.27. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nearly half of this request is for additional dollars to help our cus-
tomers conserve and manage their natural gas use. Other lesser reasons include a general rise in the costs of doing business, including providing customer service functions,â&#x20AC;? said Chuck Cloninger, president. Cloninger explained while other industries may choose to reduce the number of shifts or even close entire plants, Minnesota Energy has fixed costs that are at much higher levels than other businesses. Those costs include maintaining and repairing 4,500 miles of natural gas pipes, as well as more than 150 natural gas distribution stations to ensure the safe and reliable energy that customers absolutely count on.
gelicals or FACE will host a unity event at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, at Boeckman Middle School, 800 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 Fellowship 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.
SouthCross Community Church will present its 14th annual Living Nativity from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 13-14. Drive through to see the manger scene in Bethlehem. Drop off a food shelf donation at the table in the parking lot. Take a break from the hectic holiday schedule and come into the church for a free chili dinner. SouthCross church is located on County Road 42 on the Apple Valley/Burnsville border. Call (952) 4324286 for more details.
A Red Cross blood drive will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, at St. Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church in Farmington. For appointments, call Marlene at (651) 460-6083.
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The Trondhjem Community Preservation Society will host a Christmas concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, in the Old Trondhjem Church at the intersection of Highway 19 and Garfield Avenue near Lonsdale. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from Ramona Pumper by calling (612) 554-9252. ďż˝
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The Copper Street Brass Quintet will perform a Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 3930 Rahn Road, Eagan. Tickets are $10. The groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CDs will be available for purchase. For more information, call (651) 4542344.
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See artifacts from King Tutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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Minnesota Energy has undertaken a number of cost-cutting efforts, including office consolidations and a workforce reduction, while increasing employee contributions for benefits. The company expects interim rates to be effective in February 2011, and final rates to be effective during the first quarter of 2012. The commodity cost of natural gas is not affected by this request. Under the oversight of the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, Minnesota Energy Resources charges customers the same price it pays for the natural gas commodity.
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Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville, has scheduled the following Christmas services: â&#x20AC;˘ Friday, Dec. 24 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 p.m., liturgy and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choir; 9:30 p.m., lessons and carols; 10 p.m., liturgy: festival choir and brass. â&#x20AC;˘ Saturday, Dec. 25 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:30 and 11 a.m., liturgy: T.W. Budig is at tim.budig@ choir and brass. ecm-inc.com. For more information, call (952) 890-0045 or visit www.mmotc.org.
Minnesota Energy Resources seeks new natural gas distribution rates
in Rice Park in downtown St. Paul on Monday, Jan. 31, 2011. Following the tea, participants can walk around Rice Park to see the Winter Carnival ice sculptures. Program time: 11:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Cost is $59/members, $69/nonmembers.
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The Rambling River Farmington Rotary & Center is located at 325 Oak St. For more information Seniors Luncheon Celebrate the holidays on trips, programs and other activities, call (651) 280- at the Farmington Rotary & Seniors Luncheon from 6970. 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. ThursSecret Holiday Shop day, Dec. 9, in the banquet Children are encour- room of the Rambling Rivaged to shop from 9 a.m. er Center. The event will include to noon Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Secret Holiday Shop singing, dancing and a visit at Rambling River Center. by Santa. Transportation The shop has gifts for all assistance is available. Regages. Wrapping is available. istration deadline is Friday, Gift prices range from 50 Dec. 3. cents to $6.50. Children will need to buy tickets ($1 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ice Teaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at the each). Send a shopping list St. Paul Hotel with names and how much Seniors can experience a to spend on each person. five-course, two-hour tea at Volunteers will be available the St. Paul Hotel located to help shoppers.
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Opinion Guest Columnists A challenge: Let’s extend the holiday spirit across the year by Mary Ajax SPECIAL TO THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS
These past weeks our offices at 501 E. Highway 13 in Burnsville have been humming as our Armful of Love volunteers register families for this holiday gift program. Started in the early 1970s by a group of our volunteers, Armful of Love has become a community tradition. It’s easy and natural to join a giving program when trees are sparkling with lights, holiday music fills the air and everyone’s filled with the spirit of brotherly love. My challenge to you, today, is to keep alive the spirit of sharing and community all through the year. The good vibes our volunteers get when working together through Armful of Love, our food shelves or at Lewis House are an intangible reward. My grown sons, Scott and Andy, participated in Armful of Love as boys. While many families would pick a family whose kids were the same age as theirs, then shop for them, my sons did
Armful of Love through their preschools, classrooms, or schools’ clubs. They got so excited about choosing the gifts. They liked this way of caring for other kids. They developed ownership in the project and pride in doing something for a stranger. I overheard a boy who came to donate to Armful of Love make a remark to his mother about the families who were waiting to be interviewed: “These kids don’t look poor.” “No, they look like everyone else,” his mother responded. The kid sitting next to you at school may be in a family that’s struggling. Participating in Armful of Love provides an opportunity for parents and grandparents to discuss with youngsters how they or their forebears grew up poor, how little they lived on when they first came to this country, how they “made do” during the Great Depression. Yes, the giving and receiving
families are strangers; no names are ever given during the exchange of needs and gifts. A family in need comes in and registers, they list the needs of the family members, things like a shirt, pajamas or slippers. After matching, the giving family fills the requests, then adds a toy or book, something fun. Requests range widely. For example, a teenage boy requested ski goggles. The volunteer asked him why he was requesting help when he could afford to ski. He explained that his dad was dying of cancer and that he delivered papers to earn some money, riding his bike every day in the cold. The ski goggles would protect his eyes from the bitter cold. He got them. In another case, a young woman began to cry while making her requests. There she sat, holding her baby, sobbing. Finally, she explained that her husband had recently died. She was overwhelmed. Our Armful of Love volunteers put her in touch with
other resources. She later told us how struck she was by the kindness of strangers, the love she felt from our crew. Groups such as scout troops and entire departments of local businesses also participate in Armful of Love. At Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Eagan, a work team will sponsor several families. Even with many continuing sponsors, we always need new ones. The number of families in need has kept growing. This year we’ll serve 1,200 families. Participating in Armful of Love taught my boys teamwork and delegating. How much money will we need and how do we raise it? How to get the presents wrapped and delivered? Activities like this teach leadership. Young people learn how to make a plan and carry it through. These skills translate to the workplace. Armful of Love has loyal volunteers who work long hours keeping the needs and the gifts organized. The workers enjoy a wonderful camaraderie, and
many become dear friends. This is an ideal volunteer opportunity for folks who head south after the holidays. Let me repeat my challenge to you. Let’s extend the holiday spirit across the year. Let’s be on the lookout for projects in the schools, at our churches and here at 360 Communities where we can use our time and talents to make a difference for others. In the end we will all benefit. Mary Ajax is the president and chief executive officer of 360 Communities, formerly known as Community Action Council. She serves on the Fairview Minnesota Valley Care System Board of Trustees, is a past president of the Burnsville Rotary Club, and a past chair of the United Way Council of Agency Executives. For ideas on how to have the conversations, devise these strategies, be a 360 Communities’ volunteer or contribute, visit http://360Communities.org or call (952) 985-4018. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.
Savage isn’t the only south metro city connected to Dan Patch CONTRIBUTED BY THE LAKEVILLE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Dan Patch, the legendary racehorse of the early 1900s, never raced in Lakeville although his name has a strong connection to the community. Marion W. Savage, who owned the famous horse, was one of the developers of Antlers Amusement Park, located on the east shore of what was then Prairie Lake. Savage also owned a railroad that carried the horse’s name. When Savage purchased land along the shores of Prairie Lake for the amusement park, he renamed the lake “Lake Marion” after himself. He also took over a project to build the Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester and Dubuque Electric Traction Company. The railroad line, which eventually connected Antlers Amusement Park with Minneapolis to the north and Northfield to the south, was nicknamed the Dan Patch Electric Line. Known for carrying out grand plans, Savage orchestrated the construction of an impressive amusement park that opened on July 4, 1910. It became one of the
most famous parks in the Upper Midwest. The park contained a lavish dance pavilion with a gleaming oak dance floor. The 30-foot by 140-foot pavilion was surrounded on three sides by wide porches where visitors could listen to the music and “sit out” a dance. A 12-piece orchestra offered dancing music in both the afternoons and evenings. Dance tickets cost 10 cents for a set of three dances. The pavilion also contained a soda fountain and refreshment stands. Outdoors, a large bathing beach featured a dock, diving tower and high sliding chute. The bathing area boasted 250 individual dressing rooms and visitors could rent bathing suits, towels and lockers. An aerial swing offered a thrilling ride for visitors. They could use sailboats, rowboats and canoes on the lake. Pony rides and a miniature operating train entertained children. Would-be athletes were attracted to tennis courts, an athletic field and a baseball diamond with a grandstand for spectators. The grounds offered shaded benches,
picnic pavilions and colorful flowerbeds. A clubhouse and café provided meals that often included fresh fish from Lake Marion and fresh produce from area farms. Many visitors brought their own picnic baskets to enjoy in picnic pavilions or on shaded benches. Savage and his partners made sure that the Dan Patch Electric Line boasted many amenities for its passengers to the park. Men, women and children boarded luxury excursion cars that offered leather seats, stained-glass upper windows and richly carved and inlaid wood. Newspaper clippings from that era show large crowds that had just stepped off the trains at Antlers. The women were garbed in bustled, high-necked floor-length dresses and lovely hats while the men wore suits, starched white shirts and black hats. On weekends in the summer of 1912, the trains reportedly made 19 scheduled runs each day. Passengers from all over the Twin Cities took a five-cent streetcar ride to reach the terminal at 54th and Nicollet. The fare from Minneapolis to Lakeville, a 40-minute trip,
was 45 cents. The train’s top speed was 55 miles per hour. Travelers could view the surrounding countryside from observation decks on each train car. Savage and Dan Patch died in 1916 within a day of each other. George O’Rourke, one of the partners, purchased the amusement park in 1918 and operated it until the late 1930s. He parked one of the gas-electric railroad cars on a siding and used it as a generating plant to light up the park with “Fairyland Night Illuminations.” He also added a nine-hole golf course. The popularity of the park declined in the late 1920s and the 1930s due to a combination of factors. Automobiles were gaining in popularity, making travel possible to a variety of destinations. The area was hard hit by the economic impact of the Great Depression and several dry years caused Lake Marion to drop to its lowest level ever. A succession of owners followed O’Rourke. Although some of the park’s attractions began falling into disrepair, visitors still came for company picnics and for
dancing, swimming, boating and picnicking. During World War II, the aerial swing was dismantled and its steel went to support the war effort. In the early 1950s, the dance pavilion was torn down and the lumber was used to repair the clubhouse and other buildings. In 1958, the park was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bentson. They revived big company picnics, resulting in crowds of thousands on weekends. In 1974, the Bentsons sold the park to the city of Lakeville. Today Antlers Park is one of the most popular parks in Lakeville. The park includes a large shelter, restrooms, a fishing dock, a swimming beach and sand volleyball courts. Unless visitors stop to read a historical plaque near the shelter, they are unaware that the park once boasted a renowned amusement park with its own depot for a renowned electric railroad line. Information for this article came from “Lakeville 1878-1978, Our One Hundredth Year” and various newspaper clippings.
Letters Thank you To the editor: We would like to express our thanks and appreciation for all the wonderful support that was shown at the Tale of Two Sisters benefit and silent auction on Sunday, Nov. 21, with all proceeds going to the Tale of Two Sisters benefit fund at Wells Fargo. The event was held for our daughters, Natalie Curwick and Sara Taylor. Natalie was diagnosed in February with stage 3 malignant melanoma, and Sara was diagnosed in September with stage 3 breast cancer. Rick Waggoner, general manager of Apple Place Bowl, generously donated the venue, and Jay Johnson donated his time as DJ. LiV
Health Center and Fitness 19 in Lakeville teamed up to sell $20 “Massages 4 a Cause,” with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the sisters. Countless other family and friends donated fantastic items for the silent auction, including Dr. Joan Dawson, who donated cosmetic treatments, and Teri and TJ Mutch with their personal donation of a baseball signed by Joe Mauer. Even in this difficult economic time, many area businesses – Applebee’s, Babe’s, Green Mill, Rainbow, Sam’s Club and the Chart House – donated gift certificates. Wells Fargo and US Bank were additional supporters. We are so blessed to have such an amazing communi-
ty. Thank you again to our worship and to give thanks. It was an awesome time. friends, family, and coworkThank you to the comers who donated, attended and volunteered their time bined ecumenical choir and gifts to make this event which offered great music. The worship service insuccessful. cluded the clergy and memPAUL and SHIRLEY bers from the churches of St. Michael’s Catholic, TAYLOR Light of the World LutherLakeville an, Farmington Lutheran, Lord of Life Lutheran, Faith United Methodist, To the editor: and First Presbyterian. I would like to express Thank you the members my gratitude and thanks to the community of Farmington for coming out for the Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service that was held on the evening of Nov. 24 at Faith United Methodist Church. In spite of inclement winter weather, people from the surrounding churches by Don Heinzman and the community came to THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS
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Clarification In last week’s story about District 192’s facilities plan, it said the school board would vote on the plan on Dec. 13. While the board may do so, it is more accurate to say that it will consider a variety of potential next steps in the process.
Thisweek Columnist Communities will be asked to do more for those families who cannot afford housing
During this holiday season, more attention is focused on people who are struggling with just living and finding shelter. One group, often hidden in the suburban counties, is the homeless, particularly homeless families with children. The recession is taking its toll on families who cannot find or afford housing. The most recent study by the Wilder Foundation revealed that a little over a year ago, there were 9,432 homeless people in Minnesota, up 22 percent from 2006. The Wilder Foundation defined homeless as people in shelters, transitional housing and on the streets. What’s alarming is that one out of four people looking for shelter are children. The greater percentage of people looking for shelters is single adults with children, mainly single mothers. In Anoka County more than 1,300 children and adults represent a 40 percent increase over a year ago. Sherburne County last year had 170 homeless families with children. Schools in Sherburne County reported 85 students from homeless families in school year 200809. In a five-county region, where Cam-
bridge has a shelter program, New Pathways came in contact with 300 households, some of whom were served in a church-based program. There is a Family Promise program that began in New Jersey and is a model for the Cambridge and Anoka shelter programs. This hospitality program is only for families with children and involves having at least 13 host church congregations. Each church takes one week every quarter to feed guests a dinner, shelter them overnight, feed them breakfast and pack bag lunches. During the day they are transported to a Day Center where their children are picked up and taken to school. Guests are screened to see that they meet requirements, and the objective is to help them find work and some affordable housing. Their biggest obstacle, say program directors, is a shortage of affordable housing. Cambridge has been running this shelter program in a five-county area since 2002. Last year New Pathways served 37 families, six at a time and maximum of 24 people. Last year 67 households were turned away because facilities were full. In Anoka County, the Family Promise program serves four families at a time and a maximum of 14 individuals living in sepaSee Heinzman, 6A
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1940s Radio Hour Chameleon Theatre Circle is taking audiences through a time warp this month when the south-metro theater troupe presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;1940s Radio Hourâ&#x20AC;? at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. The musical tells the story of the final broadcast of The Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade radio program from the Hotel Astorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Algonquin Room on
Dec. 21, 1942. The spirit of that bygone era when the world was at war and pop music meant â&#x20AC;&#x153;Strike Up the Bandâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boogie Woogie Bugle Boyâ&#x20AC;? is captured as a harassed producer copes with a drunk lead singer, a delivery boy who wants a chance in front of the microphone, the second banana who dreams of singing a ballad, and the trumpetplaying sound effects man
who chooses a fighter plane over Glenn Miller. â&#x20AC;&#x153;1940s Radio Hourâ&#x20AC;? runs Dec. 3-19 at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, in the PACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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) 982-2787.
Photos by Rick Orndorf
Performances of â&#x20AC;&#x153;1940s Radio Hourâ&#x20AC;? will feature a live orchestra in addition to a 13-actor cast which includes, top right, Nick Menzhuber and Adam Scarpello; bottom right, Megan Hadley and Claire Hayner; and, pictured at left, Colin Reid, Megan Hadley, Adam Scarpello, Emily Dussault, Brian Hilstrom.
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Holiday art sale
â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Church Basement â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A Christmas Carolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in Burnsville tickets available The Burnsville PerformThe Burnsville Civic Light Opera will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Christmas Carolâ&#x20AC;? Dec. 10-12 at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11; and 1 and 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12. Tickets are $15 and $25 for adults, $15 and $20 for seniors, and $15 for students/children. Tickets can be purchased in person at the box office, via Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.
The Lakeville Area Arts Center will host its sixth annual Holiday Art Sale on Friday, Dec. 10, from noon to 5 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale will remain open through Dec. 17 during business hours. The sale features artwork handcrafted by arts center students and instructors. Shoppers will find a variety of media including jewelry, pottery, mixed media, and more. Also as part of this sale, the arts centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pottery studio will sponsor its third â&#x20AC;&#x153;empty bowlsâ&#x20AC;? fundraiser. Potters have donated approximately The Great Clips IMAX 80 soup bowls which will be available at a suggested dona- Theatre at the Minnesota tion of $8 each. All proceeds Zoo in Apple Valley will will go to 360 Communities to host Dinner and a Movie feed the hungry. The arts center is located at the corner of Holyoke Avenue ďż˝ and 210th Street. For more in formation call (952) 985-4640.
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ing Arts Center will host the first stop for the national tour of Troup Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Church Basement Ladies 2! A Second Helpingâ&#x20AC;? at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011. The original version of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Church Basement Ladiesâ&#x20AC;? 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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Sports columnist and radio host Patrick Reusse will sign copies of his books from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at Barnes & Noble Apple Valley, 14880 Florence Trail, Apple Valley. Reusse is the author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Minnesota Twins: The Complete Illustrated History,â&#x20AC;? a tribute to 50 seasons of baseball in Minnesota, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Minnesota Vikings: The Complete Illustrated History,â&#x20AC;? a revised and updated edition including coverage of the remarkable 2009 season and the addition of Brett Favre to the team.
New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve with Louie Anderson Comedian Louie Anderson will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Laugh Out Loud New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eveâ&#x20AC;? at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Andersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s material relates stories about growing up in Minnesota, being one of 11 children and dealing with an alcoholic father. Tickets range from $29.95 to $99.95 and can Louie Anderson will ring in be purchased in person at the new year with laughter the box office, via Ticketat the Burnsville Performing master at (800) 982-2787 Arts Center on Dec. 31. or ticketmaster.com.
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Family Night on Monday, Dec. 20. Guests who purchase one adult admission ($9.50) to the 6:30 p.m. showing of â&#x20AC;&#x153; Dolphinsâ&#x20AC;? will receive one free childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s admission to the movie and complimentary pizza from Broadway Pizza in Apple Valley (while supplies last) before the show. Pizza will be served in the lobby beginning at 5:30 p.m.
The South of the River Community Band will present a free Christmas concert from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at Presbyterian Church of the Apostles, 701 E. 130th St., Burnsville. The band has been performing concerts in the area for more than 20 years and has grown to over 60 members who range in age from teenagers to grandparents. For more information on the band, visit www.southoftheriverband.org.
p.m. Dec. 11 and 18, and 2 p.m. Dec. 12 and 19, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. The production is presented by ISD 191 Community Education and The Playâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Thing Productions. Tickets are $13 for adults and $11 for seniors and students. To reserve tickets, call (952) 469-3099; to buy tickets, call (952) 985-4640.
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December 3, 2010 THISWEEK
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theater and arts calendar To submit items for the Arts Calendar, e-mail: eagan. thisweek@ecm-inc.com. Theater â&#x20AC;&#x153;Twas the Night Before Xmasâ&#x20AC;? is performing Dec. 3 and 4 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 4 at 1 p.m. at Hidden Valley Elementary, 13875 Glendale Ave., Savage. This musical holiday childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show is presented by ISD 191 Community Education and The Playâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Thing Productions. Tickets are $6/adults and $5/children. Tickets can be reserved for the show by calling (952) 469-3099. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hairspray,â&#x20AC;? presented by Eagan High School, performs at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10-11, 16-18, and at 2 p.m. Dec. 12. (Senior preview at 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 9.) Tickets are $9/adult, $7/senior citizen (55+), and $5/student or child. Tickets on sale beginning Wednesday, Dec. 1, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each school day. Call the EHS Office at (651) 683-6964. All seating reserved. Classes/workshops Brushworks School of Art
offers fine arts classes for teens and adults. Register online at www.BrushworksSchoolofArt. com or call (651) 214-4732. Join other 55-plus adults at the Eagan Art House to create beaded jewelry. The Jewelry Club meets on the third Friday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Class fee is $3 per person and includes all supplies. Bring any old jewelry you would like to re-make. The Eagan Art House is located at 3981 Lexington Ave. S. For more information, call (651) 686-9134. The Eagan Art House offers classes for ages 4 through adult. For class and registration information, visit www.cityofeagan. com/eaganarthouse or call 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., Farm-
ington. Cost is $5 per class. Call Marilyn at (651) 463-7833. Beginner country line dance classes on Wednesdays, 5:307:30 p.m., at the Lakeville VFW, 8790 Upper 208th St. $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. Country line dance classes on Wednesdays at the Lakeville Senior Center, 20732 Holt Ave. Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; Intermediate, 10 a.m.-noon. $5/class Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. 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 is continuing its complimentary â&#x20AC;&#x153;First Fridayâ&#x20AC;? dance classes. Salsa, waltz, swing ... will be introduced and practiced from 7-8:30 p.m. on the first Friday of each month. Program is held at 20137 Icenic Trail, Lakeville. Phone (952) 432-7123 to reserve a spot.
family calendar Saturday, Dec. 4 Book fair by Shannon Park Elementary School from 9 a.m. to noon at Barnes & Noble, Apple Valley. Barnes & Noble will contribute a percentage of each sale to Shannon Park â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just mention the school during checkout. Information: Tammy Block at blockt@ unitedwaytwincities.org. Holiday on Main in downtown Lakeville from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Downtown Lakeville Business Association and its partners, www.downtownlakeville.com. Photos with Mrs. Claus for families and their pets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Windmill Animal Rescue, 350 Main St., Elko New Market, (952) 461-2765. No appointment needed. The $25 donation includes a CD of all photos and four 4x6 prints. Proceeds will go to the care of the animals. Cats live at the shelter so take that into consideration when bringing your pets.
Tuesday, Dec. 7 Orientation session for Kids â&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Kinship mentors from 6 to 6:45 p.m. at Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Be a role model and special friend for a child. Information and RSVP: (952) 892-6368 or www.kidsnkinship.org. Identity theft seminar from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Best Western Dakota Ridge, 3450 Washington Drive, Eagan. Free.
Mountain Games, 2113 W. Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville, (952) 895-1989. Kids Christmas Party from noon to 2 p.m. in the dining room of the Lakeville VFW Club, 8790 Upper 208th St., Lakeville, (952) 469-5717. Free to local area veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; kids. All kids must be accompanied by the veteran, parent or grandparent.
Ongoing The American Red Cross will sponsor the following blood drives. For more inforThursday, Dec. 9 Chicks for a Cause fund- mation, call 1 (800) 448-3543 or raising benefit for Toys for Tots 1 (800) GIVE-LIFE or visit www. from 4 to 9 p.m. at Rosemount redcrossblood.org. In December, Community Center, 13885 S. one $100 Visa gift card will be Robert Trail. The event will fea- raffled off for donors each day. ture beauty, fashion, accessories, Winners will be notified after the food, home decor and more from promotion period ends. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 6, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., women-owned companies; also childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities and a visit by City Hall, 601 Main St., New MarSanta. Bring a toy and receive a ket. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 8, 1 to 7 p.m., Rosediscount. Free admission. Information: www.chicksforacause. mount Community Center, 13885 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. org. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5 Ames Construction, Inc., 2000 Pancake breakfast from Saturday, Dec. 11 9 a.m. to noon hosted by the Second Saturday of Service Ames Drive, Burnsville. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 9, 1 to 6 p.m., Mt. Olivet Farmington Knights of Columbus hosted by Burnsville Rotary and Council 2400 at the Church of St. Burnsville Breakfast Rotary from Assembly of God, 14201 Cedar Michael, 22120 Denmark Ave., 9 to 11 a.m. to help the Salva- Ave. S., Apple Valley. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 11, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Farmington. Proceeds will be do- tion Army with bell-ringing at area Chiropractic, 14321 nated to local charities. businesses. Meet at JoJoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rise Nelson An Old Fashioned Holiday and Wine, 12501 Nicollet Ave., Nicollet Court, Burnsville. â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 15, 1 to 7 p.m., St. Mifrom noon to 3:30 p.m. at Holz Burnsville. Anyone age 16 and Farm, 4665 Manor Drive, Eagan. above is welcome. Come early chaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church, 22120 Includes hayrides, bonfire and (8:30 a.m.) and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll buy you a Denmark Ave., Farmington. Call sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mores, organ music, craft ac- cup of coffee and a sweet roll. Marlene at (651) 460-6083 for an tivities, live reindeer, cookies and Information: BurnsvilleRotary@ appointment. Santa. Free. Most activities are gmail.com or BBreakfastClub@ Thisweek Newspapers acheld outdoors and in the barn. In- gmail.com. formation: www.cityofeagan.com/ PokĂŠmon TCG City Cham- cepts submissions for calholzfarm. pionships at 10 a.m. at Misty endar events in Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount by fax at (952) 846-2010, by e-mail at reporter.thisweek@ecm-inc. com or by phone at (952) 8462034. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. Monday.
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books calendar Burnhaven Library 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, (952) 891-0300 Burnhaven Library is closed for remodeling through late April 2011.
Dec. 11. Interactive performance by the Russian Cultural Center.
Heritage Library 20085 Heritage Drive, Lakeville (952) 891-0360 Moose Mania Storytime for Farmington Library all ages from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Tues508 Third St., Farmington day, Dec. 7. Adults must attend (651) 438-0250 with the children. Community Celebration Storytime for ages 2-3 from for all ages from 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, noon Saturday, Dec. 4. View the Dec. 8, 15, 22 and 29. ceramic memory tiles and books Sing, Play and Learn! for created by Trinity Care Center children up to age 5 from 1 to residents for the Art of Aging proj- 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8. ect, and join us for a program, re- Presented by MacPhail Center freshments, and music. for Music. Registration required. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Muppet Christmas Carolâ&#x20AC;? movie for all ages from Robert Trail Library 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. 14395 S. Robert Trail Popcorn provided. Rosemount, (651) 480-1210 Wii Games for teens from Creativity and Aging with 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6 Pat Samples from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Maintain Your Brain Work- Saturday, Dec. 4. shop from 10:30 a.m. to noon Storytime for all ages from Thursday, Dec. 9. Presented by 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Thursdays, the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association. Dec. 9 and 16. Meet the Author: Stacy Sing, Play and Learn! for Waibel for all ages from 10:30 children up to age 5 from 2 to to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. 2:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9. PreThe author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rudy Gets a sented by MacPhail Center for Transplantâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rudyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Check Music. Registration required. Upâ&#x20AC;? reads from her new book, Holiday Card Crafts for teens â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On My Nose?â&#x20AC;? and an- from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10. swers questions. Books available Supplies provided. for purchase/signing. Beat Boxing for ages 9-12 Digital Camera Basics from from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. Dec. 11. Presented by SteppingRegistration required. stone Theatre. Registration required. Galaxie Library 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Val- Savage Library ley, (952) 891-7045 13090 Alabama Ave. S.E., SavStorytimes will return in Jan- age, (952) 707-1770 uary. Regular toddler and preschool Teen Advisory Group from 6 storytimes will resume in January. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7. Punched Tin Ornaments for Wescott Library teens from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tues- 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan day, Dec. 7. Create a unique holi- (651) 450-2900 day ornament with the Eagan Art History Day for teens from 2 House. Registration required. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. RegisRussian Soul for all ages tration required. from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sing, Play and Learn! for
children up to age 5 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6. Presented by MacPhail Center for Music. Registration required. Teen Writers Group from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Dec. 6 and 20. Storytime for ages 2-3 from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. or 11 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Dec. 7 and 14. Baby Storytime for babies up to 24 months and their caregivers from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Thursdays, Dec. 9 and 16. History Players present ... Maud Hart Lovelace for ages 5 and older from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9. Storytime for ages 4-6 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Fridays, Dec. 10 and 17. Storytime for all ages from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 10 and 17, and from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14. Pop-Up Holiday Cards for teens from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. Registration required. Teen Advisory Group from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. Jo Joâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rise & Wine 12501 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville (952) 736-3001 Book signing by Martin Bracewell of Savage, who writes under the pen name M. R. Tain, from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 4. He will be signing his time-travel novel, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Normal,â&#x20AC;? in which a teenage girl awakens in the year 1965 and meets her late grandmother, who is the same age as she is. Chianti Grill 14296 Plymouth Ave., Burnsville (952) 892-7555 Book signing by Jeff Scislow, local author, speaker and Realtor, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14. Scislow will sign his books, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Leaders and Legendsâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beyond Belief â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Journey to a Miracle.â&#x20AC;?
music calendar To submit items for Thisweekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music Calendar, e-mail: editor.thisweek@ecm-inc.com.
boards, 7 to 11 p.m., Chateau 6111. Lamothe, 14351 Nicollet Court, Burnsville, (952) 435-7709.
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Trainwreck, Babeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave., LakevMixtape Revue & Junk FM, Days of Rae, 7:30 to 10 ille, (952) 469-5200. 9:30 p.m., Bogartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nightclub, p.m., Jo Joâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rise & Wine, 12501 Blue Felix and Rising, 9:30 14917 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, Nicollet Ave., Suite 100, Burns- p.m., Neisenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Bar and (952) 432-1515. ville, (952) 736-3001. Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, Paul Woell Jazz Trio, 7:30 Cherry Gun (front) and (952) 846-4513. to 10 p.m., Jo Joâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rise & Wine, IWA (back), 9:30 p.m., Neisenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dirty Word, 9:30 p.m., McK12501 Nicollet Ave., Suite 100, Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. rackenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub, 3120 W. Highway Burnsville, (952) 736-3001. 123rd St., Savage, (952) 846- 13, Burnsville, (952) 277-0197. Big Toe & The Jam, 9:30 4513. p.m., Neisenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Bar and Strange Daze, 9:30 p.m., Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, McKrackenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub, 3120 W. HighAudio Circus, 9:30 p.m., Bo(952) 846-4513. way 13, Burnsville, (952) 277gartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nightclub, 14917 Garrett Sell Out Stereo, Babeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mu- 0197. sic Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave., Larry Johnson on key- Ave., Apple Valley, (952) 432Lakeville, (952) 469-5200. boards, 7 to 11 p.m., Chateau 1515. Ashes for April, 7:30 to 10 Hitchville, 9 p.m., McKrack- Lamothe, 14351 Nicollet Court, p.m., Jo Joâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rise & Wine, 12501 enâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub, 3120 W. Highway 13, Burnsville, (952) 435-7709. Nicollet Ave., Suite 100, BurnsBurnsville, (952) 277-0197. ville, (952) 736-3001. Guerilla Radio, Primetime So Big (front) and Bad AniSports Bar & Grill, 14103 Irving Strange Daze, Primetime mals (back), 9:30 p.m., Neisenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ave. S., Burnsville, (952) 435Sports Bar & Grill, 14103 Irving Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. 6111. Larry Johnson on key- Ave. S., Burnsville, (952) 435- 123rd St., Savage, (952) 8464513. Shirts & Skins, Babeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, (952) 469-5200. Smithtown, 9:30 p.m., McKrackenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub, 3120 W. Highway 13, Burnsville, (952) 277-0197. ďż˝ ďż˝ ďż˝ ďż˝ ďż˝ ďż˝
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Layoffs/from 1A
Farmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s management staff salaries range from $88,930 to $106,082
Location/from 1A So in a bout of self-assessment, Ratzlaff LaBeau asked herself that question that permeates the thoughts of young Americans with dreams of upward mobility: â&#x20AC;&#x153;What else is there?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wondered,â&#x20AC;? she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;if I put this type of hours into real estate, what could I do?â&#x20AC;? At 21, Ratzlaff LaBeau became a real estate agent, delving into the field that had piqued her interest for years. A year later, in 1986, she â&#x20AC;&#x153;started a construction business in a manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world,â&#x20AC;? a move that gave her tough skin and cemented her interest in other aspects of real estate.
Staying busy Ratzlaff LaBeau has lived in Lakeville since then. In addition to Ratzlaff Homes, Inc., the new home and remodeling firm, she is also a Realtor associated with RE/MAX. To top it off, she manages a downtown Minneapolis condo development for her father. Add to that her city council seat and her leadership role at Crossroads Church, and it seems as if she is carrying a heavy load. But that is not how Ratzlaff
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Brian Lindquist, Farmington police chief
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reduction of one full-time equivalent in the budget. Council members Terry Donnelly and Christy Jo Fogarty had been willing to agree to the proposal, but the rest of the board refused the option because they wanted longterm solutions to better manage the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s debt in an uncertain economy. In an interview Tuesday, Fogarty said she would be extremely frustrated if Herlofsky doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bring back a position to be eliminated as council requested, but said she
would consider other alternatives. And, council member Steve Wilson said he is confident Herlofsky heard and understood councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last direction and expects the administrator to follow through. Wilson also mentioned heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d consider other options, but would not support shuffling numbers and furloughing employees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I trust that Peter very clearly received the recommendation from council, which seemed to be
non-debatable direction to him last meeting,â&#x20AC;? Wilson said. Herlofsky, meanwhile, said there were new numbers he was working out and would not comment extensively about the proposal he is planning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m trying to do the best for everybody,â&#x20AC;? Herlofsky said. Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting will open to the public at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
LaBeau sees it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since I graduated from high school I have always had more than one job,â&#x20AC;? she said. When it comes to free time, she does not have a lot if it. For example, she does not watch television because â&#x20AC;&#x153;I only like to do things that are productive.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t engage my time in unproductive activities,â&#x20AC;? Ratzlaff LaBeau said. In recent years, she has also been involved with the Lakeville Chamber of Commerceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s governmental affairs committee. It was a group of people who separated from that committee who decided someone needed to run in the city council election this year, Ratzlaff LaBeau said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When the city turned down Costco (the company chose Burnsville instead), the group got together,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Business did not feel like it had a voice.â&#x20AC;? She added that although Lakeville has major transportation thoroughfares and quality schools, it still seems to have trouble attracting plenty of jobs, retail and dining options. So members of this group agreed that they should hold a vote to determine who among them would declare
candidacy for a council seat. rent city council. Ratzlaff LaBeau missed that As she goes forward particular meeting and was and makes her mark on the nominated. council, Ratzlaff LaBeau said she just wants to get â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Humblingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; things done. Once she threw her name She is not in it for the into the fold, Ratzlaff La- credit, she said. She just Beau said she received mes- wants to keep Lakeville sages of support from peo- strong. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lakeville is a great ple she did not even know. place to call home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was very humbling,â&#x20AC;? she said. E-mail Aaron Vehling at aaron. If demand for signs were vehling@ecm-inc.com. a gauge of support, then Ratzlaff LaBeau had quite a bit of it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had to order more of Fees/from 1A my large signs,â&#x20AC;? she said. She and her legion of cover the change. For comsupporters door-knocked mercial properties, the 2011 around the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 38 square rate would be $.02140 per miles for three to six hours front foot, which is a twoa day, five days a week until and-a-half cent increase. early November. For overall quarterly â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought I knew Lakev- utility charges for residents, ille before,â&#x20AC;? she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but the rate increases could be now I think I really do.â&#x20AC;? as follows: Until she takes her seat â&#x20AC;˘ $3 for those who use in January, Ratzlaff LaBeau 10,000 gallons of water. peppers her busy days with â&#x20AC;˘ $3.80 for 15,000 galimportant orientation meet- lons; ings that city officials faciliâ&#x20AC;˘ $4.60 for 20,000 galtate for new council mem- lons. bers. On a given day, she The City Council will and Matt Little, the other consider these proposed newly elected council mem- increases at its Monday, ber, can be seen meeting Dec. 6, meeting at City Hall with such officials as Police on Holyoke Avenue and Chief Thomas Vonhof and County Road 50. City Administrator Steve Mielke. They also are main- E-mail Aaron Vehling at aaron. stays at meetings of the cur- vehling@ecm-inc.com.
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cil member Julie May said she is becoming frustrated with proposals that shift money around, but do not create efficiencies and reduce expenses for the long term. Mayor Todd Larson agreed and said he will not accept any budget changes other than what the council asked Herlofsky to do: Cut a management position. City management salaries range from $88,930 to $106,082, according to Georgia Larson, Farmington Human Resources representative. Since July, Herlofsky has repeatedly offered alternatives for council members to consider, including a suggestion that the city cut toilet paper, tissues and hand soap at the Rambling River Center, which council members refused to consider. At the Nov. 22 meeting, Herlofsky proposed adjusting the budget and schedules to allow for the
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December 3, 2010 THISWEEK
Blankets for a healthy community
Farmington Farmington KCs to host pancake breakfast Dec. 5
Library workshop teaches brain fitness
The Farmington Knights of Columbus Council 2400 will host its monthly Pancake Breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Dec. 5, at the Church of St. Michael, 22120 Denmark Ave., Farmington. Proceeds will be donated to local charities. For more information about the Farmington Knights of Columbus, contact Grand Knight Ed Schultz at (651) 463-1202 or e-mail ezlivin2009@ live.com.
The Farmington Library will host a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maintain Your Brainâ&#x20AC;? workshop from 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, Dec. 9. Participants will find out what they can do to keep their brain healthy and help reduce the risk of Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease. Presented by the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association, the one-hour interactive workshop features nutritional and lifestyle advice, strategies to keep your memory sharp, interactive exercises and reading materials to take home. The library is located at 508 Third St., Farmington. Photo submitted For more information, call Fifth-graders at Eastview Elementary raised $840 to purchase blankets for the homeless as part of a health unit in which (651) 438-0250 or visit www. they learned about being productive citizens and what it means to be part of a healthy community by doing good for others. dakotacounty.us/library. Students gathered on Nov. 18 to tie the 60 blankets purchased with their earnings. Earlier in the week, volunteer moms spent two afternoons at Eastview to cut notches in the blankets; when the blankets were complete, students wrote heartfelt notes that were rolled up inside the blankets. The blankets will be distributed sometime between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Mobile Homes $120 Deposit Special. DW too! Great counter space!
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W/D hookups! Apply same day as tour & save more!
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Roommates/ Rooms For Rent 952-435-7979
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December 3, 2010 THISWEEK
Sports Standings
Farmington clips Red Wings
Cougars win round one
Boys basketball Team
Conference Overall W L W L Lakeville North 0 0 0 0 Eastview 0 0 0 0 B Jefferson 0 0 0 0 Eagan 0 0 0 0 Rosemount 0 0 0 0 Apple Valley 0 0 0 0 Burnsville 0 0 0 0 Lakeville South 0 0 0 0 B Kennedy 0 0 0 0 Prior Lake 0 0 0 0 Friday, Dec 3 • Lakeville North at Chaska • St. Paul Johnson at Lakeville South, 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec 4 • Lakeville North at Hopkins, 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 7 • Lakeville South at Hill-Murray, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec 9 • Chanhassen at Lakeville North , 7:30 p.m.
Photo by Andy Rogers
Girls basketball Team
Conference Overall W L W L Lakeville North 0 0 2 0 Eastview 0 0 2 0 B Jefferson 0 0 1 0 Eagan 0 0 1 1 Rosemount 0 0 1 2 Apple Valley 0 0 0 0 Burnsville 0 0 0 0 Lakeville South 0 0 0 0 B Kennedy 0 0 0 1 Prior Lake 0 0 0 1 Saturday, Dec 4 • Bloomington Jefferson at Hopkins • Eastview, Prior Lake, Lakeville North at Hopkins tournament • Wayzata at Lakeville South, 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 7 • Hill-Murray at Lakeville South, 7:15 p.m.
Boys Hockey Team
Conference Overall W L T W L T Apple Valley 1 0 0 1 0 0 Burnsville 0 0 0 1 0 0 Eastview 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rosemount 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lakeville South 0 0 0 0 0 0 Eagan 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prior Lake 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lakeville North 0 0 0 0 0 0 B Kennedy 0 0 0 0 1 0 B Jefferson 0 1 0 0 1 0 Tuesday, Dec 7 • Eden Prairie at Lakeville North, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec 9 • Lakeville North at Eastview, 7:15 p.m. • Bloomington Kennedy at Lakeville North, 7:30 p.m. • Apple Valley at Rosemount, 7:30 p.m.
Girls Hockey Team
Conference Overall W L T W L T Lakeville South 3 0 0 4 0 0 Rosemount 2 0 0 4 0 0 Eastview 2 0 0 3 0 0 Lakeville North 1 1 0 2 1 0 Eagan 1 1 0 2 3 0 Burnsville 1 1 0 1 4 0 Apple Valley 0 1 0 3 2 0 B Kennedy 0 1 0 1 3 0 B Jefferson 0 3 0 1 3 0 Prior Lake 0 2 0 0 5 0 Saturday, Dec 4 • Lakeville South at Apple Valley, 2:15 p.m. • Rosemount at Lakeville North, 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 7 • Bloomington Kennedy at Lakeville South, 7:15 p.m. • Lakeville North at Apple Valley, 7:15 p.m.
Farmington Boys Basketball Friday, Dec 3 • John Marshall at Farmington, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 7 • Farmington at Owatonna, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec 9 • Hastings at Farmington, 7:30 p.m.
Photo by Andy Rogers
Farmington’s Krystal Baumann, No. 23, takes charge against Red Wing during a home game on Nov. 30. The Tigers won 6-4. Baumann and Grace Gavin each had two goals. Hannah Alexander and Chloe Batta added the others. It’s been a back and forth year for Farmington. The girls opened with a one-goal loss to Breck on Nov. 16 and beat Wayzata by a goal two days later. Lakeville North and South both handed the Tigers a loss in late November, but in between Farmington defeated Chaska/Chanhassen 6-3. The Tigers will travel to Eden Prairie for a 7:30 p.m. game on Dec. 7.
Things looking up for Cougar hockey
New Prague Red Wing Shakopee Chanhassen Chaska Farmington Northfield Holy Angels
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Friday, Dec 3 • Farmington at Rochester John Marshall, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 7 • Hudson at Farmington, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec 10 • Rosemount at Farmington, 7:30 p.m.
Boys Hockey Team
Conference Overall W L T W L T New Prague 0 0 0 1 0 0 Chaska 0 0 0 0 1 1 Northfield 0 0 0 0 0 0 Holy Angels 0 0 0 0 0 0 Chanhassen 0 0 0 0 0 0 Red Wing 0 0 0 0 1 0 Farmington 0 0 0 0 1 0 Shakopee 0 0 0 0 2 0 Friday, Dec 3 • Farmington at Cedarburg, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 7 • Winona at Farmington, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec 9 • Owatonna at Farmington, 7:15 p.m.
Girls Hockey Team
Conference Overall W L T W L T 2 0 0 3 3 0 1 0 0 6 1 0 1 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 2 0 1 4 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 3 0
Farmington Shakopee New Prague Northfield Red Wing Holy Angels Chaska/Chan Thursday, Dec 2 • New Prague at Farmington, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 7 • Farmington at Eden Prairie, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec 10 • Farmington at Owatonna, 8 p.m.
Panther hockey looks to reload
Lakeville South boys hockey aiming for an even better 2011 by Andy Rogers
Alex Harvey, are back and better than ever. “They are bigger, stronger and more skilled than a year ago,” Weber said. Kloos ended up the third-leading scorer in the Elite 1 league this fall and Harvey was the second-leading scorer in the Elite D league. “They both have huge upsides,” Weber said. “We expect them to contribute a great deal this year and to also be team leaders as well.” The team’s second-leading scorer from last year, Tyler Osterberg, is playing with the U.S. National U-17 team, but Weber still feels like the puck will get to the net consistently. “Offensively, we feel we are more balanced this year with Kloos and Harvey anchoring the first line and Michael Chuinard and Jake Solberg centering very solid second and third lines,” Weber said. Four solid defensemen return, including Drew Brevig and Charlie Heller. Joe Freemark and Ethan Quinnell are also back on the roster, but injuries will keep them off the ice until after Christmas. Brady Frahm will see the most time in goal, but two talented sophomores, Nick Heller and Tyler Schumacher, will push for a chance to play.
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Since qualifying for the state tournament in 2008, the Lakeville South boys hockey team has put itself on the map in the South Suburban Conference. The team went 18-10 last season with nearly every one of their losses coming against a top-10 team or a team that eventually qualified for state. The Cougars played in the Section 1AA finals as well, losing to Lakeville North. This year the Cougars would like to improve on both their section and conference records. “With many key players returning we do expect more this year,” Cougar head coach Kurt Weber said. He feels the team is faster, stronger, deeper and ready for a run. “We just want to be prepared and make sure we come ready to play every game,” Weber said. “With our very difficult conference and nonconference schedule we cannot afford to take any games off.” The Cougars will find out right away where they stand. From Dec. 11 to Jan. 6, Lakeville South will play six games against teams ranked in the top 20 in Class AA, starting with No. 1-ranked Edina on Saturday, Dec. 11. Rogers is Two of South’s top three scor- Andy ers from 2009-10, Justin Kloos and andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.
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Lakeville North has new-look roster after losing many players from last year’s state tournament team by Andy Rogers
prove upon last year’s record and reach the state tournament again,” coach Randy Schmitz said. If anyone is going to beat the Panthers, they’re going to need to first get through goalie Charlie Lindgren, who had an outstanding club season with the Minnesota White in the Elite League. The trouble is finding someone to score. Ben Counters and Blake Winiecki are the leading returning scorers with 13 points each last year. Gordon Cappers (seven points) is also back. Lindgren will have some help on defense with Shaun Reinhardt and Johnny Domina helping clear the puck. The Panthers will rely on a number of newcomers to fill the ice such as Charlie Hayes, Evan Peterson, Erik Rutt, Alex Wood, Austin Tisdell, Sam Petrick, Jack Diercks, Tristen Hazlett and Connor Hyden. Although they may be short on varsity experience, Schmitz feels there’s plenty of talent in the underclassmen ranks. The Panthers will kick things off with a visit from Eden Prairie on Dec. 7.
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When you qualify for the state tournament, people take notice. Lakeville North got on a roll in 2009-10 and qualified for the state tournament. If they’re going to get back there, North is going to do it with several new players. Unfortunately for the Panthers, the U.S. National Team and the USHL found out about their top two scorers. Juniors Brady Skjei and Nate Arentz, who scored a combined 57 points last year, are playing elsewhere this winter. Skjei is playing in Ann Arbor, Mich., with the U.S. National Development Team, and Arentz is playing in the USHL with the Fargo Force. The Panthers also lost Jack Pahl, Nick Johnson, Tyler Goss, Derek Wypyszynski and Tim Kuzniar, who made up the bulk of North’s scoring last year, to graduation. Still, Lakeville North knows that it all comes down to the playoffs. Last year the Panthers entered the section tournament with an 8-15-2 record and ended up playing at the Xcel Energy CenRogers is ter in St. Paul with the top eight Andy andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. teams left in Class AA. “The team’s goals are to im-
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Girls Basketball Team
Lakeville’s South’s Ari Reid speeds down the ice as Lakeville North’s Heidi Winiecki catches up during a South Suburban Conference game on Nov. 30 at Hasse Arena. Lakeville South won 3-2. North held a 2-1 lead after two periods thanks to goals by Alli Harvey and Madison Solheid, but South caught up in the third with a short-handed goal by Morgan Fritz-Ward. Sam Moore put the Cougars ahead with assists from Morgan Morse and Kalley Ravndalen in the final three minutes. Darby Lindgren scored the first goal for South. South’s goalie Chelsea Laden had 28 saves and North’s goalie Dani Dexter saved 18. The win puts South’s record at 4-0. North moved to 2-1. The two teams are scheduled to meet again at Lakeville North on Jan. 11.
by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS
The Farmington boys hockey team hasn’t had a winning season since 2005-06, but based on the number of experienced players back, that could change this year. Last year’s team had just five seniors in the lineup, compared to this year with 11. “Not that many teams will have that much experience and leadership,” Tiger head coach Keith Revels said. The Tigers won nine games last season with many of the same players. Jake Sorenson is back leading a strong defense with Quinn Eden and Justin Rees. The top two scorers
from last year, Tyler Grubb and Dan Handberg, are ready to put the puck back in the net. Two senior goaltenders, Aaron Dahl and Michael Moser, will see time in the net along with the promising newcomer Victor Simones, who had 14 wins on junior varsity last year. The challenge will be maintaining a presence in the Missota Conference where teams such as Holy Angels are the perpetual favorites. But beyond that, Revels feels it’s anyone’s puck. “The landscape changed in Missota,” Revels said. “I see a pretty competitive group of teams, not sure on newcomers but the split into two schools will have an effect on them.”
Chaska and Chanhassen are in and Hutchinson is out in the Missota. Staying out of the penalty box is one goal. “We need to be sure our physical style does not lead to an increase in penalty minutes,” Revels said. “We have to keep heads down and hands up.” Revels also hopes to see better defensive zone play, and better movement away from the puck. Revels just wants to make sure the Tigers are prepared and play to the best of their abilities. “I want to create an environment that will provide opportunities to develop and maintain team chemistry and to value what’s best for the team
over what’s best for the individual,” Revels said. “Just as we ask our players to, the coaching staff is going to focus on the things we can control. How well we prepare our players to compete, execute, and conduct ourselves is what we can control.” Farmington will have plenty of home games early to jump start the season. Cedarburg, Wis., comes to town on Friday. Farmington will also welcome Winona, Owatonna, Dodge County, Shakopee and Rochester Mayo to Schmitz-Maki Arena before getting on the bus for Simley on Dec. 23. Andy Rogers is andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.
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Tiger girls basketball primed for a big run in 2010-11 by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS
For the past two years, the Farmington girls basketball team has been building up experience with a group of young girls who want to put it all together this year. Farmington will have all of its starters and backups back this season. For many of the starters, this is their second or third year on varsity. “I think our experience will be a huge asset,” Tiger head coach Jason Berg said. Farmington will feature seven players who helped with the Section 1AA semifinals game two years ago against Rochester John Marshall, so the girls have a pretty good idea what it takes to compete at this level.
“More importantly they have a very good idea of how they need to practice each day to compete,” Berg said. The Tigers have five or six players who can score when called upon. “I believe for us to be successful we need five, six players to average between eight-12 points,” Berg said. “If we have to rely on one or two players to do all the scoring it makes us too vulnerable to off nights by those players.” The team’s leading scorer from last year, Taylor Meyer, has returned to the court in full form. Berg said she is currently being recruited by Division I schools. The next five leading scorers – Elena Koch, Jamie Kenealy, Isis Alexander, Jordan Bridges, Paige Steele, Sar-
ah Silber, Shelby Calhoun, Mariah Mincke and Jess Gaalswyk – have all worked over the summer to improve individually. The Tigers are long and tall with five players approaching six feet, so the team is going to play more contain defense and force more contested perimeter jump shots. “We need to continue to work on being a good offensive team,” Berg said. “Our players need to be aggressive and look to take shots they can make.” With all that talent and experience coming back, the goal for Berg is to compete for a Missota Conference title and win Section 1AA. Berg sees Red Wing and Chaska as the main competition in the Missota.
Owatonna and Rochester Mayo will also be tough come section playoffs. One thing the girls know how to do is play tough in the playoffs. In 2009, the girls played in the section finals against John Marshall. Last year the girls beat John Marshall in the quarterfinals. “Our players continue to get better as the season goes on,” Berg said. “We try to spend more time as the season goes on working on individual skills and that pays off when you get to the end of February and beginning of March. Plus the benefit of playing in a tough conference gets us ready to play in the section.” Andy Rogers is andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.
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THISWEEK December 3, 2010
Thompson breaks down Prep Bowl
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Even though Lakeville South didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play in the Prep Bowl last week, the Cougars still had a presence. Cougar head coach Larry Thompson was a guest commentator with KSTC-45 sports anchor Joe Schmit during the Rosemount/Wayzata championship game on Nov. 26 at the Metrodome. South played both Wayzata and Rosemount during the season. They were the only two teams beside Lakeville North to beat South in 2010.
THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS
The Lakeville South girls basketball team will have a little different look this year. For the first time, Jade Geif and Jennifer Kalbfell, two of the best players in South history, wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be playing. Both were on varsity since eighth grade when the school opened, and they scored more than 1,000 points. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were both great basketball players that are going to have extremely successful collegiate careers,â&#x20AC;? coach Lynn Dalhed said. Geif is a starter with the Naval Academy and Kalbfell is at Wayne State. The cupboard is far from bare at South. Last year the girls won 11 games thanks to several sophomores and juniors who are now a year older and wiser.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Several upperclassmen have patiently sat back and waited their turns,â&#x20AC;? Dalhed said. Senior captains Kelsey Thulien, Brionna Harris, Hailey Brown, and Heidi Knower are all back â&#x20AC;&#x153;with a fight about them and leave their own legacy for South basketball,â&#x20AC;? Dalhed said. The teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s No. 3 scorer, Baylee Meier, is also back on the court along with classmates Nicole Ekegren, Katie Huggins, and Maddie Turbes. Newcomer Grayson Schroeder could also provide a boost. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our goals are constant improvement,â&#x20AC;? Dalhed said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will continue to battle and develop a mentality where we will prepare to compete with the best of the best.â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be difficult with teams like Prior
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PUBLIC NOTICE Credit River Township Board Meeting Monday, December 6, 2010 - 6pm
Annual Toys for Town is chance to give to local families in need
Agenda
This is a summary of the Independent School District No. 194 Special School Board Meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2010 with full text available for public inspection on the district website at www.isd194.k12.mn.us or 8670 210th Street W., Lakeville, MN 55044 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. All board members and administration were present. Information regarding the November 2 levy election was presented, followed by questions and comments from the community members. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. -------------------------------------------------This is a summary of the Independent School District No.194 Regular Board of Education Meeting on Tues, November 9, 2010 with full text available for public inspection on the district website at www.isd194.k12.mn.us or District Office at 8670 210th Street W., Lakeville, MN 55044 The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. followed by pledge of allegiance. All board members and administrators were present. The following Consent Agenda items were approved: minutes of the meeting on October 26; resignations, leave of absence requests, employment recommendations; payment of bills and claims subject to annual audit; donations; field trips. Reports presented: 2011-12 LNHS & LSHS Program of Studies; Summer School. Recommended actions approved: Resolution Authorizing Canvassing Returns of Votes of School District Levy Election; Resolution Authorizing Canvassing returns of Votes of School Board Election; Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Certificates of Election. Adjournment at 8:59 p.m. 2432555 12/3/10
1 Approve or amend Agenda 2 Consent Agenda 1) Approve November 3, 2010 board meeting notes 2) Approve October 2010 Treasurer Report 3) A p p r o v e N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 0 Developer's Escrow Report 3 Resident Open Forum 4 Scott County Erosion and Sediment Control Program information session 5 Scott County Parks and Trails information session 6 Old Business 1) CSTS Ordinance for tank testing 2) Scott Co. Subdivision Ordinance length of permanent cul-de-sacs 3) Scott Co. Township Association (SCTA) report 4) Legends Club and Heritage Links 2011 liquor licenses 5) Prior Lake Fire Contract update 6) Krieger - Oak Grove update 7) Sign reflectivity - signage to be used throughout the Township 8) City of Savage JPA update 9) CSTS Budget update 10) SCALE report 11) Cress View Letter of Credit 7 Engineer's Report 1) Stonebridge update 2) Final payment for Whitewood Avenue and Birch Road 8 Road Report 1) Hills of Credit River road project 2) Repair updates 9 Treasurer's Report 1) Transfer funds 2) Budget review process proposal 3) Consolidating accounting funds 4) CD renewal authority 5) Treasurer Report monthly review process update 10 Clerk's Report 1) Scott County HHW facility 2) Resident letter regarding guard rail 3) Final 2011 meeting schedule 11 New Business 1) Discuss E. 180th Street Right of Way 2) Attorney billing 3) Tree Removal Ordinance 4) Mediacom Transaction Consent Resolution 5) March election information 12 Review and Pay Bills 2436238 12/3/10
Toy drop-off sites located throughout Farmington by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS
With about two weeks to go before the big wrapup, contributions to Farmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Toys for Town drive are down while the list of needy children is on the rise. Toys for Town coordinator Marjie Boese said as of Nov. 30 almost 70 families have signed up, and she anticipates more than 250 people being served through the program. But new toy donations are coming in at such a slow pace, Boese said she is worried. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a very slow trickle in of toys this year. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the later start to winter this year or if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the economy. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hoping we can serve everyone this year,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have nothing sizeable yet for toys, which is a concern for me because we are less than three weeks out from our deliver and wrap date.â&#x20AC;? Since 1988, when Toys for Town was started by Farmington Police Chief Dan Siebenaler, who remained event leader until his retirement in 2006, Farmington children in need have enjoyed a brighter Christmas be-
cause of the generosity of others. Participating is as easy as dropping off new, unwrapped toys to any of the drop-off sites around town until Dec. 17. Drop-off locations have increased this year, and are at: Anchor Bank; Boeckman Middle School; Castle Rock Bank; City Hall; Dodge Middle School; Econo Foods; Farmington High School; Farmington Lanes; Farmington Library; Farmington Vet Clinic; Rambling River Center; Police Department; Round Bank and Tan Ambitions. Monetary donations are also accepted to purchase toys and may be dropped off at the Police Department or City Hall. The money is used to help buy toys or holiday meals that are delivered with the toys on Dec. 18, after a wrapping party that begins at 9 a.m. at Robert Boeckman Middle School, 800 Denmark Avenue. Boese said participants bring their own scissors, select a family, and get to choose amongst the donated toys for age-appropriate gifts that they then
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