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Dakota County a leader in domestic violence awareness U.S. Sen. Klobuchar speaks at Lakeville event by Aaron Vehling Thisweek Newspapers

The man would not let his wife leave the house. That alone is an act of domestic abuse, but it did not stop there. Eventually, he would end up killing her, saying a prayer for her at his church and then driving to Home Depot, where he would purchase a saw to facilitate disposal of his late wife. With his daughter in the passenger seat, he drove to Missouri with his wife’s body in the trunk so he could clandestinely get rid of the body. That case was a memorable one for U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, solidifying her concern for domestic abuse victims when she was Hennepin County

Attorney. She told the story Friday, Feb. 24, at the 27th annual Domestic Abuse Awareness Luncheon, sponsored by 360 Communities and the Lakeville Police Department. That Dakota County is home to the first domestic abuse safehouse – The Lewis House – and that the awareness luncheon is nearly three decades old is proof that Dakota County “gets it,” Klobuchar said. “You saw this long before it came on the national stage,” she said. Lakeville Police Chief Tom Vonhof spoke to the more than 300 people at the event about the persistent problem of domestic violence.

“These are stressful times” for families, he said. Losses of homes and financial security can create a toxic atmosphere on the home front. Domestic violence remains a major problem in Dakota County. According to a report from Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom, there were 58 cases of felony domestic violence charges in the county in 2011. It is the single largest cause of injury to women between the ages of 15 and 44 in the United States – more than muggings, car accidents and rapes combined, according to the report “Domestic violence cases represent a huge See Klobuchar, 7A

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U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar joined community members from Dakota County on Friday, Feb. 24, at the 27th Annual Domestic Abuse Awareness Luncheon, sponsored by 360 Communities and the Lakeville Police Department.

Thisweek Newspapers moves in March Thisweek Newspapers and the Dakota County Tribune Business Weekly will have a new address effective March 16. The newspaper office is moving from its location in Burnsville to the second floor in the Shops on Galaxie with its new address: 15322 Galaxie Ave., Suite 219, Apple Valley, MN 55124. Readers can send notices of upcoming events, letters to the editor and other correspondence to this address. The phone numbers and email of staff members will not change. Phone and fax numbers will be out of service March 15 and 16 during the move, so people should use email to contact staff members.

Longtime ISD 194 buildings supervisor retires Fredrickson has worked for Lakeville schools since the 1970s by Aaron Vehling Thisweek Newspapers

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Lakeville Public Schools Buildings and Grounds Supervisor Stan Fredrickson is retiring after more than 30 years with the district.

Man held for allegedly showing children porn Police raise child safety concerns

by Laura Adelmann Thisweek Newspapers

The day following a search for a suspect, a Farmington man was arrested and is being held on suspicion of fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct. The 30-year-old man is believed to have shown pornographic images to children in two residential locations around the city. According to Police Chief Brian Lindquist, at about 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, officers responded to two separate reports of a man approaching children asking them if they wanted to see something. When the children approached him, he allegedly showed them a pornographic picture on his phone and made further comments. At about 4:45 p.m. Feb. 28, police pulled over a truck at Highway 3 and County Road 66 that

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matched the description of a vehicle witnesses said the man was driving at the time of the incidents. Lindquist said the female driver told police the truck belonged to her husband who was due to return from work soon. Lindquist said the man drove to the Farmington Police Department where he was questioned and arrested. Police had put out a news release asking for people to call 911 if they saw anyone fitting the suspect’s description Tuesday. Lindquist said he employed every available officer, squad and unmarked car in his department to search for the suspect, who was described as a white male with a visible tattoo on a bald or shaven head. The vehicle was described as a gray or tan truck with an American

flag and an eagle covering the back window. The alleged incidents occurred in the area of 182nd Street and Emerald Trail and on the 4800 block of 189th Street. Both contacts that were reported occurred in residential areas that have at least one child care nearby. Nancy Truong operates a child care on 189th Street. In that neighborhood, she said the man allegedly pulled over on the street in front of a house where three elementary-aged boys were playing hockey in the driveway. Truong said neighbors and child care parents were on alert for the truck and driver. While Truong said she did not let the alerts scare her to death, she took safety precautions with her children. See Porn, 7A

When Stan Fredrickson became the buildings and grounds supervisor for Lakeville Public Schools in November 1985, the district had five schools and about 3,000 students. Keeping those buildings maintained was manageable, if a bit challenging, given their age. Fast forward to 2012. As Fredrickson put in his retirement notice effective the end of February, the district has 15 schools that educate about 11,000 students. “We built a new elementary school every two years through 1996,” he said. At the apex, Fredrickson managed a staff of 90. Today his department has 72 custodians, maintenance

and grounds crews. “We’ve lost a lot of custodians through cutbacks,” he said. “We’re trying to maintain the same level of service.” Gary Amoroso, who was the district’s superintendent for 10 years until 2011, praised Fredrickson for his hard work and his “highquality, very long career.” “Stan was extremely dedicated to the Lakeville Public Schools,” Amoroso said. “He did not have a lot of assistance in terms of staffing.”

Working up the ladder Fredrickson and his three brothers and two sisters grew up with baseball heredity in downtown Lakeville. His father was part of the

famous Fredrickson Brothers baseball team, which consisted of 12 brothers who became legends in the 1920s in amateur baseball. Fredrickson is quick to note there is a photo of them at Target Field in Minneapolis. Sports Illustrated wrote an extensive piece about the team in 1994. He worked his way through the school system until graduation during 1968, a particularly dramatic year in American history. He went to Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter and played baseball for the school team. He is still among the Top 5 pitchers with the lowest earned-run average in that school’s history. He transferred to the University of Minnesota to play under Dick Siebert, See Fredrickson, 5A

Neighborhood rallies for one of its own Kris Baumgard’s cancer diagnosis grew bonds

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Kris Baumgard marvels at the hundreds of greeting cards, notes, plants and gifts sent to her during the past two years. “This just came in the mail today, and I don’t even know who it’s from,” said the 43-year-old Farmington wife and mother, holding a book about healthy eating for cancer patients. If good wishes were all it took, Kris would be healed of the ovarian cancer diagnosis she received in April 2010. Instead, the middle school teacher is battling cancer with her husband Gary, daughter Kaylynn, 6, and a battalion of friends at her side. Her fight started with a jolt. Just hours after learning she had cancer, Kris was whisked into surgery. Her doctor advised her

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Kris and Gary Baumgard, Farmington, with their daughter Kaylynn, 6, reminisce about highlights from a Disney trip as a cheerful distraction to discussion of Kris’ cancer treatments. to put her affairs in order and do the things she wanted to do in life. The exhaustion, stress and hospitalizations have demanded the family accept help, money and gifts from other people that they still are not comfortable accepting but grateful

to have. Initially, Kris and Gary decided not to share the news with others so they would not be a burden to anyone. But, they had to call in absent to work, and the news spread when a few See Cancer, 6A

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The new Senate District 57 will get its official start Saturday, March 17, when local Republicans and DFLers will meet for their conventions. Conventions are planned to start at 9:30 a.m. at Eastview High School for the Republicans and at Rosemount Middle School for the Democrats (registration starts at 8:30 a.m.). There will be plenty of familiar faces when the Basic Political Organizing Units are formed as leaders and delegates are elected and candidates are endorsed. But there will be some new people at the table, too. For those in the old Senate District 37, which covered all of Rosemount, Apple Valley and a portion of Burnsville, the new Senate District 57 drops Burnsville, adds a portion of Lakeville and all of Coates. The changes haven’t created the kind of buzz that other redraw lines have caused, such as in Lakeville where a vacancy was created and other districts in the state that are now home to two sitting legislators. “I am glad that Apple Valley and Rosemount

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died on Feb. 27 while serving in the U.S. military in Afghanistan. Jeff Wilfahrt has been an outspoken advocate for gay rights since his son, Spc. Andrew Wilfahrt, died. Wilfahrt describes himself as “fiscally conservative and socially progressive.” His said his top priorities include job creation, quality education, and responsible budgeting. Wilfahrt, a former 3M software engineer, is selfemployed and lives in Rosemount with his wife, Lori. Bills, a Rosemount High School teacher and former Rosemount City Council member, said people are still concerned about the economy, employment and education. Mack is expected to be challenged by Roberta Gibbons, a director of the 2nd District’s DFL Party organization. Mike Germain, who has run against Gerlach previously, has been mentioned as a candidate in the new Senate District 57. Tad Johnson is at editor. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

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were not negatively impacted by redistricting,” state Rep. Kurt Bills, RRosemount, said. “The communities have stayed together in senate district configuration and this will mean only minor adaptations for citizens to make at the House level.” One of those adaptations will be adding a portion of Lakeville and Coates that generally have the same socioeconomic composition of the rest of the district. Senate District 37 has largely leaned Republican in recent years with the exception of DFLers Shelley Madore (2007-09) and Phil Sterner (2008-10) being elected. Those two DFLers were defeated by current sitting Republican House members Bills in the old 37B and Tara Mack in the old 37A. Sen. Chris Gerlach, RApple Valley, has been the area’s senator for the past eight years and served as a representative for four years prior to that. Former state Rep. Dennis Ozment, R-Rosemount, served in the House from 1985-2008. Bills is expected to be challenged by DFLer Jeff Wilfahrt, the father of a 31-year-old Rosemount High School graduate who

The Farmington Knights of Columbus Council 2400 will host a pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, March 4, at Church of St. Michael, 22120 Denmark Ave. Pancakes, French toast, sausage links and scrambled eggs will be

served along with coffee, juice and water. Goodwill offerings will be accepted. All proceeds will go towards local charities.

Farmington Library events The Farmington Library, 508 Third St., has planned the following events. Call (651) 4380250 for more information.

• Monday, March 5, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Wii Games for Teens. • Tuesday, March 6, 1 to 2 p.m., Farmington Library book group kickoff meeting. New book discussion group forming. • Tuesday, March 6, 6 to 8 p.m., Internet Basics. • Friday, March 9, 10:30 to 11 a.m., Movies for Kids. Movies include “She’ll Be Comin’ Round the Mountain” and “Smartypants in School.”

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Farmington’s development role will see a change

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Farmington’s Economic Development Authority will be restructured next year, and questions were raised about whether the city is over-stepping its role in business development. The seven-member authority now includes the entire City Council, Planning Commission Member Doug Bonar and one business member – Castle Rock Bank President Jeri Jolley. Authority members said at their Feb. 27 meeting they would prefer to have one or two City Council members on the EDA and include more business membership. Next year, the board will be restructured and could have five or seven members. City Administrator Dave McKnight will present restructuring options for authority members to consider in the near future. Changes to the EDA makeup have been promoted to get more input from a diverse perspective, but EDA and City Council Member Julie May also questioned the role city government has taken in economic development. May cited concerns about the Farmington EDA’s taxing authority and its power of eminent domain. Eminent domain was established to allow government to take land from private property owners if there was a legitimate need for public uses, such as roads. The law expanded in 2005 with a 5-4 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the case of Kelo v. City of New London that allowed government to seize property for redevelopment. The U.S. House passed on Tuesday a bill to overturn the ruling and cut federal funds from states that do not comply. During Monday’s meeting, City Planner Lee Smick said through development and redevelopment, the EDA would work to expand Farmington’s tax base, promote workforce housing and foster employment opportunities. May had cited concerns that Farmington’s EDA goes beyond government’s role. “I think government crosses the line a lot,” May said. Calling herself a “small government person” in an interview with Thisweek, May questioned whether the city should be buying

How to organize genealogy research Lois Abromitis Mackin, well-known speaker on genealogy, will present a program on organizing genealogy research at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 15, at the Dakota County Historical Society, 130 Third Ave. N., South St. Paul. The program is free and open to the public. Contact Dick Thill at (651) 248-9251 for more information.

land and getting into development. She said the city should make developers welcome, have fluid permitting processes and ensure fees are competitive, but questioned if city government through the EDA should have levy authority. “Sometimes economic development can be a real drain on the tax burden,” she said. “Some cities have economic development directors. There’s salary and paperwork and tax returns. Is that the most effective way for cities to run?” Mayor Todd Larson said the city has not been doing enough to attract business through marketing. “Sometimes, I think the EDA is the most important board in the city,” Larson said during the meeting. At Larson’s invitation, Chris Schwartz, a real estate consultant, appeared before the EDA to offer advice. Schwartz said the city should work with develop-

ers to attract businesses to areas including Vermillion River Crossing, a 40-acre scarcely filled development where the city built roads, an entrance and a bridge. After going through bankruptcy, the land is now for sale by the bank at a reduced price, Larson said. Farmington Business Association President Clyde Rath said the bank that owns VRC may be compelled to work with the city. “I think as the EDA, since you have special powers, the bank would be more than willing to listen to you because you can make their life very miserable if they don’t,” he said. Authority members agreed the city’s highest development priorities should be Vermillion River Crosing, attracting a hotel developer and adding more retail.

iPads coming to Lakeville schools Purchase is part of new technology initiative

by Aaron Vehling Thisweek Newspapers

Apple is expected to announce the iPad 3 at a major event on March 7, but Lakeville Public Schools could have its own iPad-centered announcement as well this week. As part of the iLearn 194 technology initiative, the district plans to lease from Apple about 1,300 iPads for about $800,000. The School Board will vote on the expenditure at a special meeting Tuesday, March 6. Timing is essential, especially given Apple’s upcoming announcement, said Superintendent Lisa Snyder at a recent school board meeting. If Apple announces an iPad 3 release, then the district could ostensibly save money on the liquidated iPad 2 models. “As far as the difference between the iPad 2 and 3, I don’t see educational benefit of waiting for 3,” Snyder said. The lease would be a three-year cycle, leaving

room for upgrades when the current one expires. Lakeville high-schoolers excited to delve into Angry Birds at home will be disappointed. Snyder said the district will initially require students to keep iPads at school. This is at least partially for insurance purposes. The first lease payment is due July 1, which is when the district will receive $1.1 million in grant money from the state. The board will then work on developing policies for home use over the summer. The most significant component required to be in place for the iPads’ apps to effectively acclimate with curriculum is proper infrastructure, district officials said. This is centered on the expansion of the district’s anemic wireless network. The plan calls for adding wireless access points throughout the district’s buildings by Aug. 1. There will be an initial rollout of access so the 60 teachers involved in

the iLearn program have classrooms with Internet access. “Wireless is one of the key pieces to get in place,” said assessment and accountability coordinator Jason Molesky. “Many apps and the devices themselves become fairly non-functional without access to Internet.” The participating teachers are currently training to learn how to effectively use the devices in the classroom. School Board Member Jim Skelly lauded the efforts to expand the wireless infrastructure. “None of us in our jobs go to a computer center to do work,” he said. “Everyone is mobile. I don’t see why students shouldn’t be either; but you can’t do it without infrastructure.” Aaron Vehling is at aaron.vehling@ecm-inc.com or www.facebook.com/ thisweeklive.

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Thisweek Columnist Two Dakota County business, community leaders have retired by Larry Werner THISWEEK Newspapers

In June, I’ll celebrate the fifth anniversary of my failed attempt at retirement. After almost 24 years with the Star Tribune, I left when it was purchased by some Wall Street types who reduced the staff through buyouts and eventually took my newspaper through bankruptcy reorganization and a sale to its current owners. My plan was to retire at age 60 and spend my time doing something other than work – such as golf or travel. My plan didn’t work. Within a few months, I was talking to ECM Publishers about managing its Dakota County papers, which has given me the opportunity to meet new people, including two who have recently decided to retire. They are Bill Tschohl and LaDonna Boyd. They are different people retiring at different ages, but they share a devotion to community service. And they both plan to continue their community work now that

they’ve given up their paying jobs. Bill Tschohl retired in January after more than 30 years selling real estate, most of that time with Coldwell Banker Burnet’s Eagan office. At 77, with some nagging health problems, he decided it was time to start sleeping in after a career of selling everything from curtain rods to vacuum-cleaner motors to houses. LaDonna Boyd decided, at 68, that she would leave her position as economic development director for Dakota Electric to “have fun” and enjoy warmer winters at her second home in Arizona. Both Bill and LaDonna will continue to “give back,” which they’ve been doing while working long days for Coldwell Banker and Dakota Electric. Among the organizations Bill has worked with to do good is the Apple Valley Rotary, where he plans to continue as a fundraiser for scholarships and other causes. LaDonna plans to continue with

some of her volunteer jobs, including the Dakota County Arts Collaborative, which she created to promote collaboration among a hundred or so arts organizations Bill in the county. Tschohl These two retirees have something else in common: They appreciate the role a newspaper plays in building community. I can’t tell you how many times Bill has called to remind me that as other real-estate agents have taken their advertising to the Internet or dropped it entirely during the Great Recession, he has continued to remind Thisweek readers that he’s got houses for sale. “Your newspaper was a big part of my success,” Bill said during a recent lunch at the Valley Diner in his community of Apple Valley. LaDonna, likewise, has never missed an opportunity to thank me at meetings of the arts collaborative for the coverage we give to the arts in Dakota County.

Newspapers are important community institutions. They connect neighbors by providing information about their schools, their city councils, their LaDonna local heroes, such as Boyd Bill and LaDonna. In addition to providing important and interesting stories in the news columns, newspapers provide opportunities for local businesses to promote their products and services to local residents. It’s no secret that competition for advertising dollars has been intense as new media have emerged in the digital world to offer low-cost ads to our local customers. That competition and other forces, including the recession, have meant tough times for many newspapers. Recently, we told you that ECM Publishers has acquired the Sun Newspapers that had gone through a bankruptcy-reorganization sale a couple years ago. ECM’s purchase

included the Sun Current papers that have served Dakota County readers for many years. On March 30, we’ll be delivering a new paper called Sun Thisweek, which will contain the kind of news and advertising you’ve been receiving from the weekly papers that have been competitors for more than 30 years. Sun Thisweek will be bigger and better than either Thisweek or the Sun Current is now. And as I’ve told my friends Bill and LaDonna, the prospect of being part of this new adventure called Sun Thisweek has caused me to postpone my retirement, which was scheduled for this summer, when I’ll be 65. As I told my boss, Marge Winkelman, launching a new community newspaper sounds like more fun than golf or travel. Larry Werner is editor and general manager of Thisweek Newspapers and the Dakota County Tribune. He can be reached at larry.werner@ecm-inc. com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters WWJD on marriage amendment?

others to vote against its passage as he would do. As a follower of Jesus Christ, I am compelled by Almighty God to fight against oppression, bigotry, and those who deny equal opportunity to the blessed union of marriage for all God’s children. If he were physically here today, Jesus would be leading the charge against this selfish, hurtful amendment to our sisters and brothers. Though physically not here, Jesus does reside in his followers who follow his great commandment: Love God and your neighbor as yourself.

To the editor: What would Jesus do in this situation of voting yes or no on the Minnesota Marriage Protection Amendment? No doubt as a Jewish man who welcomed everyone, sat and taught with everyone, and championed compassion, understanding and loving our neighbor as ourselves, he would be outraged at this prejudiced, hurtful, and lovelacking amendment. WWJD? He would be writing this response instead of me. He would encourage

I take that commandment seriously, as do many but not all Christians. To love God and my neighbor as myself, I am called to rally opposition to this amendment and fight long and hard for its death in November. STEVE KOESTNER Lakeville

Angels living amongst us To the editor: In April 2010 my wife, Kris, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. This was the worst news we could have ever received

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and we really didn’t know where to turn. We tried to keep it a secret, but after awhile we needed to talk about it. We found more support than we could possibly imagine from our Charleswood neighborhood, Farmington Lutheran Church, our daughter’s school (Meadowview Elementary), and all throughout Farmington, from our families, friends, our daycare provider and co-workers (Rochester Public Schools and Printed Circuits Inc). All these people have performed countless acts of kindness and we cannot express enough how much we appreciate everything that’s been done for us. All these people are our angels. We have a Care Calendar set up for us with delicious meals brought weekly and updates done often. Friends and family have sat with Kris during her chemo treatments and long days at home. We have everyone praying for Kris and the family, been added to many prayer chains, had countless gifts given to our family, many great desserts made, yard and house work done, theater tickets gifted, taking care of our daughter, taking care of our dog, fundraisers, and many anonymous gifts. We’ve had great support from the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance and even granted a Dream Award from MOCA in 2011 to bring our daughter to Disney World, support from the American Cancer Society, and many doctors, nurses, and medical support staff. In this time of recession and job loss we are blessed to have all these angels in our life. I am so fortunate to work for a company and company president who knows how important family is and has done so much for us already, especially in allowing me to take off time I need with no questions asked and always showing kindness and concern.

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Editor’s note: This letter prompted the story in today’s edition.

Misplaced priorities need major adjustment

To the editor: A writer last week commented on what I wrote recently. Her distortions permit me to clarify what she wrote. A statement about our not having a revenue problem, just a spending problem, stands out. Interestingly, our state budget for public education has actually declined over several years as a percentage of our state domestic product. Then critics badmouth what our public schools do with their reduced budgets. PAUL HOFFINGER And U.S. Rep. John Kline, Eagan

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who chairs the Education Committee, doesn’t want to pay for federally mandated Special Education programs, preferring instead to pass the cost to the states and local schools. Amounts spent on all students have grown in dollar amount per pupil, but not after inflation. We’re not investing enough on schools, according to prominent researcher Arthur Rolnick. He’s aware of the decline in investment, considering inflation. Yet inflation is something Republicans don’t like to admit exists. But it exists. Ask people who buy gasoline about increases at the pump. Meanwhile, differences between the 99 percent and the 1 percent have continued to grow under the Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Minnesota Legislature. Statistics show the income gap has grown wider than ever. People in the top 1 percent have double the disposable income, after inflation, that they had 20 years ago. This lets them pay a higher percentage of total taxes collected, even including many of them who pay zero due to sweet tax loopholes. As a result, a greater percentage of our population than ever is below the poverty level. And majority Republican members don’t want to see their corporate patrons paying their fair share of taxes, so they keep supporting the regressive tax agenda, now promoting a state constitutional amendment prohibiting raising taxes or closing loopholes on the wealthy. With the middle-class payroll tax cut enacted over Republican opposition, more people are getting jobs. And Republicans like our writer want us to cut government spending further, which, along with corporate deregulation, is what got us into this recession.

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Kris to this point has endured two major surgeries, countless rounds of chemo and many doctors/nurses appointments. According to Kris’ Oncologist, whom we like and respect, the long term diagnosis is not good, but we know there is a higher power who has the final say. We’ve heard of many new treatments for cancer being discovered all the time and we pray that one of these will be the answer. Miracles happen every day and we just need one for Kris. We’ve been amazed, humbled, overwhelmed and thankful for all the love and every last thing that’s been done to help us these past two years! My wife is a very strong person and when we think about all that’s been done for us only makes Kris stronger and I know she’ll never stop fighting! Love, health and happiness to you all.

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Fredrickson/from 1A a first baseman in the major leagues who eventually coached at the university. After he was cut from the U team, Fredrickson left college and found himself working in construction for five years and spending a couple months behind the wheel of a bus. In the mid-1970s, he ended up encountering Roy Zweber, the only other fulltime buildings and grounds supervisor the Lakeville school district had until Fredrickson’s retirement. Zweber was overseeing the construction of a new high school (which is now Kenwood Trail Middle School). He needed some

help with the most backbreaking of grounds crew work. “I was in good shape back then,” Fredrickson said. Zweber made his mark on Fredrickson. “Roy took me under his wing. He showed me the ropes,” Fredrickson said. He left to take a lead position in grounds in Prior Lake before being hired to replace Zweber in 1985, a position he has held since then. In retirement, Fredrickson plans to lower his golf handicap from 18 to 13. He also wants to see more baseball games. “I’m a pretty good fan,” he said.

Asked if he had any advice for the district, Fredrickson urged leaders to be “open to change.” With Superintendent Lisa Snyder’s extensive technology advancements planned, Fredrickson said it will be important his department is prepared for the new challenges maintenance of those systems requires. Clean energy was also an idea Fredrickson volunteered. “The district needs to be open-minded to solar and wind energy,” he said, “things that will make us less dependent on foreign oil.” Budget cuts have affected the maintenance

puts a strain on the limited resources of his department. In addition to keeping facilities clean, the Buildings and Grounds department also oversees climate control, is involved in the construction and remodeling of buildings and works on the infrastructure and mechanical maintenance of the facilities across the district. Ed Nelson, will take over for Fredrickson, who hired him as a night janitor 10 years ago. Nelson also followed Fredrickson’s path of leaving the district in order to come back. “I think they made the right choice,” Fredrickson said, adding he was not in-

abilities of his department. Rooms are cleaned on an every-other-night basis, he said. “I don’t know if my department can handle any more (budget cuts),” he said. The upside, he said, is that more students are on the hook for cleaning up after themselves. “It teaches the kids more responsibility,” he said. He emphasized the community-center nature of the district’s buildings. “They’re used a lot more compared to 1985,” he said. The weekend before this interview, he said, nearly all the buildings were filled with athletic competitions and other activities. This

volved in the hiring process, per policy. In retirement, Fredrickson and his pals will frequent Montgomery National Golf Club, southwest of Lakeville – “I’m not a great golfer, but I’m an avid golfer.” On his drive out there, he concedes, he will keep the school buildings at least in a peripheral glance. “If I notice something,” he said, “I’ll have my phone ready.” Aaron Vehling is at aaron.vehling@ecm-inc.com or www. facebook.com/thisweeklive.

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NEW MARKET TOWNSHIP Annual Meeting and Election of Officers Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of New Market Township, County of Scott, State of Minnesota that the Annual Election of Town Officers and Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. In case of inclement weather, the Annual Election and Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Voting hours are from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. To be elected are two (2) Supervisors for a term of three (3) years, one (1) Supervisor for a term of two (2) years, and one (1) Clerk for a term of two (2) years. Absentee Voter Information: To obtain an absentee ballot application contact the Township Clerk at 952 461 1920 or Scott County Elections at 952 496 8161. Voters can also vote at the County Government Office Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Saturday March 10, 2012 from, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The Annual Meeting will be held at approximately 8:30 PM to levy money for the annual Township budget and to conduct any other business. The Annual Election and Meeting will be held at the following location: New Market Township Hall 8950 230th St E Lakeville, Mn 55044 Corner of Cty Rd 29 and Cty Rd 91 LeRoy Clausen Clerk New Market Township Published on 2/24/2012 and 3/2/2012. 2914231 2/24-3/2/12

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NOTICE OF EUREKA TOWNSHIP ANNUAL TOWN MEETING AND ELECTION Notice is hereby given that Eureka Township, Dakota County, Minnesota will, on Tuesday, March 13, 2012; conduct its Annual Town Meeting and Election of Town Officers. In case of bad weather, the Annual Town Meeting and Election may be postponed until the following Tuesday, March 20, 2012. The election polls will be open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, at which time the voters will elect: One (1) Town Supervisor Seat 3 - 3 year term One (1) Town Supervisor Seat 4 - 3 year term The Annual Meeting will commence at 8:15 pm to conduct all necessary business prescribed by law. The Annual Election and Meeting will be held at the following location: Eureka Town Hall 25043 Cedar Ave Board of Canvas will meet on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 7:00 pm in the Eureka Town Hall. Nanett Sandstrom Clerk of Eureka 2/24/12 & 3/2/12 2905823 2/24-3/2/12

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March 2, 2012 THISWEEK

Cancer/from 1A neighbors began bringing dinners to their door. Soon, friends, colleagues and even strangers who heard about their situation were asking what they could do to help. After Kris told her neighborhood book club friends she didn’t have the energy to keep up with housework, they paid for a housekeeper once a month. The Baumgards eventually took over the monthly payments, but even the housekeeper wanted to help. “She came in an extra time and ripped up the check,” Gary said. Kris and Gary’s neighbor, Wendy Appel, with her sons set up an online password-accessible calendar at www.carecalendar. org to organize volunteers. Using the web-based system, people sign up to provide services like babysitting, cleaning, driving and walking the family dog. “When Kris got sick, we felt helpless, but we wanted to help,” Wendy said, adding postings for help are typically filled within a day. On the calendar, Wendy posts updates about Kris,

who has endured sometimes harsh treatments and multiple surgeries. Through it all, friends have found ways to rally for the family, holding fundraisers in the neighborhood and at the Baumgards’ church, Farmington Lutheran. Neighbor Cheryl Watson, who is Kaylynn’s Girl Scout leader, hosted several parties to collect donations, including a pajama party at the church that raised $4,600 to help cover insurance deductibles and co-pays. Cheryl said she was overwhelmed when the party attracted about 150 guests and money raised was over twice what she expected. At the event, Kaylynn and her friends wore pajamas and played carnival games. There were raffles and a silent auction for adults. “Lots of businesses donated,” Cheryl said. “And Gary … put a lot of his sports collection up on auction.” Kris’ family donated craft projects, Gary’s sister collected donations from friends and church members sponsored booths or prizes. “We put up signs by the booths with the (spon-

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sor’s) names … so Kris and Gary could see other people who were not there were still participating,” Cheryl said. She purposefully arranged an event that was “light-hearted and fun” to build memories and encourage Kris and Gary. “What is more fun than being in your pajamas?” Cheryl said. Staying upbeat does take determined effort by Kris, whose focus is on being a good mom. Most difficult were the days when Kris would be so sick she was forced to rely on the kindergartner to get her into bed. During an interview, Kaylynn begins to cry as discussion turns to Kris’ medical struggles. Kris cheerfully invites Kaylynn to cuddle with her so they can peruse pictures of their February 2011 Disney World trip, a dream award gift to the family from Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance. Kris was in remission at the time of their weeklong visit. “We had always promised Kaylynn a trip to Disney World,” Kris said. “Treatments took a lot of our savings.” Friends are well aware of the financial burden the Baumgards face; Kris’ prescriptions cost between $15,000 to $20,000 per week. Significant challenges have faced the Baumgards’ neighbors, who throughout Kris’ ordeal suffered

losses themselves. Some lost jobs, and many of their homes were damaged during the August 2010 tornado that ripped through Farmington. Despite their own losses, they still found ways to help Gary and Kris. The Charleswood neighborhood’s depth of caring was exemplified at a block party to celebrate repairs in the year after the tornado. Kris thought money the party raised was to pay for the event but was instead donated to them so they could go to the Wisconsin Dells. The couple tried to turn it away, but their friends insisted they take it. “It’s been a real lesson in humility for us… It’s so much easier to say, ‘Here, let me give you the donation,’” Kris said. Cheryl said Kris’ ordeal has brought the neighborhood and families closer than they were before her illness. Those relationships have let them know they are not alone. “I really feel like we could call hundreds of people, and they’d be here in a moment’s notice,” said Kris, hugging Kaylynn and smiling. “You hear about so much bad in the world, but I think there’s way so much more good.” Laura Adelmann is at laura.adelmann@ecm-inc. com.

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Alden G. Fredrickson ‘Aldy’ Age 85, of Apple Valley, MN born September 6, 1926 in Lake City, MN passed away on February 25, 2012. He served the US Army during WWII in the Philippines. Founder of A & B Auto Electric Inc. since 1954, with shops in Burnsville and Minneapolis. He was preceded in death by step-siblings, Alyce, Helen, Angie, Roy and Duane. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Harriet; children, James (Karen), Gary, Donna (David) Haugen, Carol (Bruce) Huston and Jayne Fredrickson, also by 12 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren; one nice and two nephews, many cousins and a host of friends. Funeral service was held 12 Noon on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at the White Funeral Home Chapel, 14560 Pennock Ave., Apple Valley (952 432 2001) with visitation 1 hr prior to service. Interment, Lebanon Cemetery, Apple Valley. Alden was a mechanic, business owner, outdoorsman, a fast pitch softball player, traveler & builder. His father died when Alden was 12 years old and his mother raised him and his younger brother alone. As a child he had many interests, including speed skating where he won many medals. He served as a corporal in the Army in the South Pacific in WWII. As an adult he like snowmobiling with his grandsons and hunting in northern Minnesota and Wyoming with his sons and friends. He played fast-pitch tournaments until he was 40. He took up golfing with his friends for many years, but most of all he enjoyed traveling with his wife. Many trips were for the pleasures of researching genealogy for the 12 various family lines, including his own Swedish ancestry. In 1954 Alden joined Bill Jacobson in the auto electric repair business, and the Burnsville shop is still in business today. In 1949 he built his first house in Brooklyn Center with two friends and his father-in-law, Arthur Hazelton. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Of Lakeville, MN, passed away on 21 February, 2012. She was born on 14 November, 1946 in Ottumwa, IA to John and Esther Hagberg. Ann attended college at 16, and married Ron Risdon at 17. She was a Brownie Troop Leader, volunteer teacher, nanny and Target employee. Ann was an avid reader, traveler, Mom and Grandma. Ann is survived by her children, Chris (Marci) Risdon, Gretchen (Matt Goetten) Risdon, and Pete (Shannon) Risdon; her sister, Mary (Craig) Sumner; her 7 grandchildren; her many loving cousins, in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial service was held 11 AM Monday 27, February, 2012 at Spirit of Joy Church, 7570 210th St. W., Lakeville, MN 55044. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the church or Paws and Claws of Rochester. Cremation Society Edina Chapel (952-924-4100).

Wanda M. Novacek Age 57, of Lakeville, passed away suddenly on Feb. 24, 2012. Wanda was part of a family team who owned and operated Nova-chek Auto Body in Lakeville. Wanda is preceded in death by her mother, Ravenna Anderson and infant baby. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Allen; children, Anna (Jacob) Schweich, Robert (Cindy), Mary (Clinton) Pankonin, Katie (Fiancé Andre Steele), Ryan, Krystal and Christina Novacek; grandchildren, Samantha, Isabella, Delray, Diviah, Mikko and Reagan; father, Stanley (Julia) Anderson; siblings, Gregg (Karen), Bradley, Shawn and Mellissa Anderson. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 AM, Tuesday (2/28), at the All Saints Catholic Church, 19570 Holyoke Ave. Lakeville, with visitation was on Monday (2/27) from 4-8 PM at the White Funeral Home, 20134 Kenwood TR. Lakeville (952 469 2723) and 1 hr. prior to Mass at Church. Interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery. On line condolences at www.whitefuneralhomes.com

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THISWEEK March 2, 2012

Apartment fire limited to one unit

Farmington police conducted evacuation

by Laura Adelmann Thisweek Newspapers

All residents were safely evacuated from a Wednesday morning fire at the Farmington 18-unit apartment building at 321 Centennial Drive. The cause of the fire was still under investigation when this issue went to press, according to

Klobuchar/from 1A problem in our society and we need to hold offenders accountable for these acts of violence and protect the victims of these serious crimes,” Backstrom said in the report. Vonhof said such violence is bad for the victims, as well as officers. “Domestic calls are one of the most violent types of calls,” he said. When the Burnsville Police Department created the Domestic Abuse Response Team, it created a program that has been emulated by cities throughout the state. “It makes a difference in safety,” he said. This past year, Klobuchar has collaborated with the women of the Senate

Porn/from 1A “I made my older sons get my younger son off the bus … and walk him home,” Truong said. “Based on the information provided thus far, the Farmington Police Department is confident this

Farmington Fire Marshal John Powers. Farmington police Chief Brian Lindquist said his officers conducted a room-to-room search to get everyone out of the building. Damage was limited to one unit, although the unit below may have some water damage from fire-

fighting efforts. Buses were brought in to keep residents sheltered as firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze. All pets were also safely evacuated, Lindquist added.

to further reauthorization of the Violence Against Woman Act, originally passed in 1994 and reauthorized in 2000 and 2005. VAWA offers funding and programming in the following areas: • Community violence prevention programs; • Protections for victims evicted from their homes because of events related to domestic violence or stalking; • Funding for victim assistance services, such as rape crisis centers; • Programs to meet the needs of immigrant women and women of different races or backgrounds; • Services for victims with disabilities; and • Legal aid for violence survivors. Klobuchar said society

has come a long way regarding domestic abuse, but there is still room for growth. “Domestic violence is no longer something that people don’t want to talk about,” Klobuchar said, “or something that gets hidden away. “At the same time there is a lot more work to do. We’re seeing major budget cuts in Washington. Those of us who care about this issue fight every day to make sure we don’t see those cuts taken on the backs of victims of domestic violence and the law enforcement.” Aaron Vehling is at aaron.vehling@ecm-inc.com or www.facebook.com/ thisweeklive.

individual acted alone,” Lindquist stated in a Feb. 29 news release. Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom’s office is saying more charges are expected to be filed against the man. Police believe there may be other victims and/or

witnesses and are encouraging them to contact the department at (651) 2806700.

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Seniors

Open house at Kindernook

Community ed classes offered

Farmington

Kindernook Preschool, 20088 Kenwood Trail, will hold an open house from noon to 2 p.m. Thursdays, March through May. Stop by to visit or register for fall preschool classes. For more information, visit www.kindernook.com or call (952) 469-4126.

Sign up for the following classes at www.LakevilleAreaCommunityEd.net or call (952) 232-2150 for more information. • Say Good Night to Sleep Apnea, adults, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 13. • Pasta! Pasta!, adults, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 15. • Reading, Writing, Recalling Facts, youth, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 8. • Yoga for Beginners & Intermediates, adults, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays, March 5 through April 16 (omit April 2). • Pilates, adults, 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, March 7 through April 18 (omit April 4). • Women’s Strength Training, adults, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays, March 7 through April 18 (omit April 4). • Make Money Doing Voiceovers, adults, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 1. • Make Money Reading Audio Books, adults, 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, March 8. • Babysitting Class – American Red Cross, ages 10-1/2 to 14, after school, March 5-26 at Century Middle School and March 7-28 at McGuire Middle School. • Reading, Writing, Recalling Facts, youth, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 8.

Scott County immunizations Scott County Public Health offers immunization clinics from 1 to 5 p.m. Mondays at 792 Canterbury Road S., Suite A160, Shakopee. No clinics are held on legal holidays. The clinic serves uninsured children and adults, and those individuals who have out-of-pocket expenses for vaccines. Call (952) 496-8552 to make an appointment.

Baby Storytime set at Heritage Library The Heritage Library in Lakeville will host Baby Storytime for babies up to 24 months of age and their caregivers at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 12. Older siblings are welcome to attend. The free 20-minute program will be followed by open playtime with ageappropriate toys. For more information, call (952) 891-0360.

The Rambling River Center is located at 325 Oak St. For more information on trips, programs and other activities, call (651) 280-6970.

AARP Tax Aid AARP volunteer tax aides will be available to assist elderly and low-income adults with their taxes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through April 10, by appointment. Call the senior center for more information and to make an appointment.

Taylor Marie’s Apparel Fashion Show This fundraiser fashion show will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 13. Tickets on sale now at the Rambling River Center. Cost is $3. Models are needed; call (651) 280-6970 to volunteer.

Faribault Woolen Mill Tour the Faribault Woollen Mill on Tuesday, April 3. Program time: 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $6 for members, $16 for nonmembers.

Gerten’s Garden Center tour Tour Gerten’s Garden Center on Tuesday, April 17. Program time: 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $6 for members, $16 for nonmembers.

Minnesota Centennial Showboat See “Mark Twain’s Mis-

Education sissippi” on Thursday, April 26, on the Minnesota Centennial Showboat, Harriet Island, St. Paul. Program time: 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $28 for members, $38 for nonmembers.

Princess Diana exhibit Tour the Diana: A Celebration exhibit and shop at the Mall of America on Monday, April 30. Program time: 9:45 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. Cost is $20.50 for members, $30.50 for nonmembers.

Red Green trip See Red Green’s live Wit & Wisdom Tour on Monday, May 7, at the O’Shaughnessy Auditorium, St. Catherine University, St. Paul. Program time: 5:30 to 10:15 p.m. Cost is $60.50 for members, $70.50 for nonmembers.

Lakeville The Lakeville Senior Center is located at 20732 Holt Ave. Senior center inquiries can be directed to Linda Walter, senior coordinator, at (952) 985-4622 or lwalter@lakevillemn. gov.

Pre-paid funeral appointments Arnold Zach will be available for half hour appointments from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, March 5. Sign up for an appointment at the senior center.

Metal clay jewelry

Combine copper and silver clay to make necklaces and earrings in this class at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 6. Pay for what you make; maximum cost is $20. Class limit is 12 students; class length is 90 minutes.

Diner’s Club Both singles and couples are invited for an evening out at Carbone’s in Lakeville. Meet at the restaurant at 5 p.m. March 8. Sign up by March 6 so reservations can be made.

Book Club with Murray The Lakeville Senior Center’s book club will meet at 10 a.m. March 6, to discuss “The Florist’s Daughter” by Patricia Hampl. This group is led by Lakeville Heritage Library’s Murray Wilson. New members are welcome.

Foot care Tender Care for You will provide foot care on Wednesday, March 7. Cost for a half-hour appointment is $30. Call the senior center to make an appointment.

Roundabout confusion The Minnesota Highway Safety & Research Center will give a free 30-minute training class on roundabouts at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 13. Sign up by March 9 to attend.

ISD 194 School Board Following is the agenda for the 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, special meeting of the ISD 194 School Board in the District Office Board Room, 8670 210th St. W., Lakeville. 1. Preliminary Actions a. Call to Order b. Roll Call c. Public Comment d. Agenda Additions 2. Recommended Action a. Resolution Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of A Master Lease Purchase Agreement, A Lease Schedule Thereto, And Related Documents And Certificates. Presenter: Mr. Mark Klett – Director of Business Services 3. Additions to Agenda 4. Adjournment

Country Garden to offer classes at Thomas Lake Country Garden Nursery School, in collaboration with School District 196, will offer new classes next school year at Thomas Lake Elementary School, 4350 Thomas Lake Road, Eagan. Parents who have children who are age 4 by Sept. 1 may register for the classes that will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings or afternoons. Country Garden is also accepting enrollments for next school year classes at Highland Elementary School, 14001 Pilot Knob Road, Apple Valley. Parents may register 3-yearolds for Monday/Wednesday mornings or afternoons and 4-year-olds for Tuesday/Thursday mornings or afternoons at Highland Elementary. More information is at www. countrygardennurseryschool. com or (952) 432-2476.

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THISWEEK March 2, 2012

Lorencz brings home the silver at state Farmington gymnast’s vault one of the best ever by Andy Rogers Thisweek Newspapers

Nadia Lorencz proved she’s one of the premier athletes in Farmington High School history last weekend at the Class AA state gymnastics meet. She finished with a silver medal around her neck thanks to her vaulting performance at the University of Minnesota Sports Pavilion. Leading up to the event, Lorencz had plenty of time to prepare, shake off her nerves and watch her competition. She had a bye in the first rotation and was the final girl to perform on the vault. The time to wait and watch must have worked. Photo by Rick Orndorf “Her first vault was alFarmington’s Nadia Lorencz performs her beam routine at most perfect,” coach Lynn the Class AA gymnastics meet last weekend at the University Bauman said. “She had one of Minnesota.

small step, scoring an average 9.8. Her second vault had so much power she had to take a couple of steps, scoring an average 9.675.” Her 9.8 was second best in the meet. Leah Robinette of East Ridge scored 9.825 to win the event. In Farmington history, the last time someone placed that high on the vault was Bauman, then known as Lynn Gramentz, in 1990. Lorencz wasn’t finished. In the bars she scored 8.85. “She attempted an eyecatching dismount that had the crowd watching,” Bauman said. “Just was a bit short. She landed on her feet but couldn’t quite stay on her feet.” On balance beam Lorencz scored 8.525 for 28th place. “Her beam was great,

but she had one fall and one break in her routine,” Bauman said. Lorencz’s floor exercise routine was 11th best in the state with a score of 9.525. “She made everything and performed like an allstar,” Bauman said. “Some of the judges thought so and some did not.” At state each event is scored by four judges. The highest and lowest are thrown out and the other two are averaged. Lorencz’s best score on floor exercise was 9.75, but the two that counted were 9.55 and 9.50. Lorencz finished 19th in the all-around with 36.45. “She was happy with her performance and so were we,” Bauman said. Andy Rogers is at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Myers hopes for the best, finishes sixth in all-around Thisweek Newspapers

A simple formula helped Lakeville North’s Ashley Myers finish sixth in the all-around at the state gymnastics meet. Lower your expectations, and watch your scores go up. If Myers had any goals or expectations for the state meet she wasn’t revealing them, even after it was over. “No, I just wanted to do my best,” she said. Myers, a senior, also finished fifth on floor exercise in the Class AA individual meet Feb. 25 at the University of Minnesota. “We were hoping she would medal,” Lakeville North coach Teri Homan said. “Just being on the podium was great because she worked so hard to get there.” After finishing 16th in the allaround at state two years ago, Myers did not advance in 2011. She said she thought she needed some time away from the sport and took a month off in the summer. “I had to get my skills back, but I thought I could do it” in time for the section meet, she said. Myers was all-around champion at the Section 2AA meet. Through six rotations at state, she was in second place, but she had yet to compete

on balance beam, probably the most difficult event to get a good score. She scored 9.2 on beam but dropped to sixth place. “I thought my beam routine was pretty good,” she said. “There were a few little wobbles, but I stayed on, and that’s the most important thing.” Myers had 9.625 on floor exercise to place fifth. She scored 9.5 on vault for 15th place and 9.575 on vault. Her all-around score of 37.90 was only half a point out of first place. North St. Paul’s Julia Stedman was Class AA champion with 38.40. North junior Ashley Nowicki competed on vault and scored 9.425 to place 18th. Eighth-grader Rachel Okins was 22nd with 9.325. Emma Johnson, also an eighthgrader, finished 24th on balance beam with 8.55. On Feb. 24, Lakeville North finished fifth in the Class AA team competition with a season-high 146.75 points. Roseville won with 149.325, dethroning defending champion Northfield by less than two-tenths of a point. Myers led North in the team competition, turning in the Panthers’ highest individual score in each event and scoring 38.00 all-around. Homan said the Panthers “hit” on 17 of their 20 routines in the team

by Andy Rogers The goal for many Lakeville swimmers at the Class AA state meet this weekend, whether it’s with a relay or individually, is to finish in the top eight. The reward is swimming in the finals, being named allstate, and a place on the podium while everyone cheers. It also could mean a big bite of ice cream. In the past month, swimmers have been tapering their practices, doing less physical work and hoping to save enough energy for one big swim. Many swimmers also have been participating in what they call an “eating taper.” They’ve been eating a strictly healthy diet. They’re not concerned so much about calories as they are about nutrition. They cut out sugar, instead loading up on vegetables and protein. During the week prior they’ll ramp up their carbohydrate storage by eating more pasta, fruits and breads. “For the month before, nothing processed,” Lakeville North’s Tim Mitchell said. “We really restrict our diet. Our coaches tell us, don’t eat anything from a bag. Basically all we drink is water. It can be tough, but it does make you feel good.” It’s not easy for high school boys, but it’s worth it. It’s not a diet to specifically lose weight, so no one is counting calories. “You want to eat a good amount still,” North’s Trae

Schindler said. “You want to stay the same weight the entire time. After practice you want to eat a normal meal, normal for a swimmer at least. You just don’t want to indulge.” It’s a challenge to eat at restaurants. “You don’t know what they do to cook it,” Mitchell said. “You have to really search through the menus.” Once the Class AA state finals are over on Saturday night at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center, if the North swimmers make all-state, they plan to top it off with a little dessert. “I was thinking about bringing up a big five-gallon tub of ice cream with spoons for everybody,” Mitchell said. “Something huge and ridiculous.” From Girl Scout cookies to Cold Stone ice cream, the Panthers will have the right celebrate. All three relays have a goal of finishing on the podium and several individuals have plans to get there as well. “The 200 freestyle (relay) has a real shot at the top three, but everyone is going to have to be better than they’ve ever been,” Mitchell said. Schindler would like to swim in the finals in the 200- and 500-yard freestyle races, something he narrowly missed out on last season. Ryan Young is going for all-state in the 100 butterfly and top 16 in the 100 backstroke. He has never been allstate individually. Mitchell qualified for the

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Team Conference Overall W L W Lakeville North 16 1 24 Eastview 16 1 24 Apple Valley 13 4 20 Prior Lake 10 7 14 Eagan 10 7 14 Lakeville South 6 11 11 B Kennedy 6 11 9 Rosemount 5 12 11 B Jefferson 2 15 5 Burnsville 1 16 1

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Girls Basketball Team Conference Overall W L W B Kennedy 16 2 22 Eastview 16 2 21 Lakeville North 14 4 18 Prior Lake 10 8 13 Apple Valley 9 9 14 B Jefferson 8 10 10 Eagan 5 13 8 Burnsville 4 14 9 Lakeville South 4 14 9 Rosemount 4 14 9

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Kaila Seurer of Lakeville South competes at the Class AA state gymnastics meet. competition, meaning that all but three were completed without major errors. “This was probably one of my favorite state meets,” said Homan, who was a longtime Panthers assistant coach before becoming head coach this season. “We hit, we had fun, we were a team. It was really neat to see that.” Myers, who has trained in gymnastics clubs, said the time commitment isn’t that much different at the high school level. What is different, she said, is the emphasis on team competition. “It’s a big part of the sport in high school,” she said, “and I like that.”

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Lakeville North senior Ashley Myers competes at the Class AA state gymnastics meet. Myers finished sixth in the all-around. To view more photos of Lakeville gymnasts at the state meet, visit www.ThisweekLive.com.

Lakeville South Two Lakeville South gymnasts competed in the all-around at state. Kaila Seurer, a junior, was 18th overall with 36.45. Caylee Alves, also a junior, scored 34.80 to finish 29th. Cougars junior Kylie Prouty qualified for state on uneven bars (22nd, 8.75) and floor exercise (29th, 9.10). Mike Shaughnessy is Dakota County sports editor for Sun Newspapers.

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Standings

Wednesday, Feb 29 • Hastings at Lakeville North, 7 p.m. • Lakeville South at Edina, 7 p.m. Saturday, Mar 3 • Lakeville North/Hastings winner vs. Northfield/Owatonna winner, 7 p.m., High seed • Lakeville South/Edina winner vs. Chanhassen/Prior Lake winner, 6 p.m. Hopkins Lindbergh Center Friday, March 9 • Section 1AAAA final, 6 p.m. Mayo Civic Center, Rochester • Section 2AAAA final, 7:30 p.m., Hopkins Lindberg Center Wednesday, March 14 • Class AAAA state quarterfinal Thursday, March 15 • Class AAAA state semifinal Saturday, March 17 • Class AAAA state final • Class AAAA state third place game

Lakeville North gymnasts are fifth at state team competition by Mike Shaughnessy

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200 individual medley again after placing seventh last season. Hunter Burchfield, who qualified in the 200 freestyle and 100 butterfly, would like to get into the top 16. Nathan Regan got in the 500 freestyle and Alex Dahlgren is in the 50 freestyle. There’s not much they can do now to ensure an all-state spot other than trusting their training. “Our training is over,” Burchfield said. “We work on our turns and our relay starts. It’s mental stuff.” The team has a goal of finishing higher at state than last season when it finished in 10th place. “We have a shot to be one of the top five teams,” Mitchell said. At the Section 3AA meet last weekend, the Panthers finished second behind Rosemount, which for them was a little disappointing. “If we had diving we could have definitely won it,” Regan said. Still, with 12 chances to score points this weekend, no one is complaining. “I thought it was cool to see a lot of younger kids step up,” Young said. “When all the seniors are going to be gone, it was cool to see the future of the team.”

Lakeville South The Cougars swim team doesn’t have a strong group of seniors like many of its opponents did this year, but the team still managed to send several young swimmers to state. Of the six members

of the swimming and diving team who qualified, only three are seniors – diver Evan Ostendorf and freestyle relay swimmers Erik Haglund and Clay Mickelson. “We’ve all been working hard this year,” sophomore Adrian Sommers said. “It’s been amazing, the dedication and people staying after practice.” At the Section 3AA meet last weekend in Prior Lake, Mitch Herrera was second in the 200 freestyle and won the 500 freestyle. Both of his times broke school records and earned him spots at the Class AA state meet. “I thought I did really good, but I think I could go even faster at state,” Herrera said. “It’s fun because I know the (previous school record holders), so I can brag to them.” He will join Sommers, Travis Meyer and Mickelson in the 200 freestyle relay at state. Sommers, Meyer and Herrera will swim with Haglund in the 400 freestyle relay. They have high hopes to make all-state in both relays. Meyer qualified individu-

ally in the 200 freestyle and 100 butterfly and Ostendorf will show off his diving skills at the other end of the pool. Ostendorf finished eighth at state last season. He won the diving competition at the True Team state meet earlier this year and finished second in the section last week. Lakeville South finished ninth at the True Team State meet last month but might not have the firepower to reach those heights again under a different scoring format. True Team takes into account the entire roster of swimmers, while the Minnesota State High School League meet tends to reward teams with stars. “We have a really deep team,” Meyer said. “We’re a strong team overall, but we don’t have a lot of up-front swimmers. It’s been a really fun year, though. We just have a bunch of really good guys. “We’re not the best team, but I think we can get in the top 16.” Andy Rogers is at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Team Conference O verall W L T W L T Eagan 15 1 1 21 3 1 Lakeville South 13 4 0 17 8 0 Burnsville 11 4 1 15 9 1 Apple Valley 8 6 3 11 11 3 Prior Lake 8 7 0 15 10 0 Lakeville North 7 9 0 12 13 0 B Jefferson 6 9 2 6 16 3 Eastview 4 10 1 10 13 2 Rosemount 1 15 0 5 20 0 B Kennedy 0 8 0 5 20 0 Thursday, Feb. 23 • Lakeville South 19, Winona 0 • Lakeville North 8, Farmington 2 Saturday, Feb. 25 • Lakeville South 7, Rochester Mayo 0 • Lakeville North 6, Rochester Century 1 Thursday, March 1 • Lakeville North vs. Lakeville South, Rochester Rec Center, 7 p.m. Thursday March 8 •Lakeville North/Lakeville South winner at Class AA state tournament, Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul

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Boys Basketball Team Conference Overall W L W Chanhassen 12 1 20 New Prague 8 5 16 Holy Angels 8 5 15 Chaska 7 6 13 Farmington 6 7 10 Shakopee 6 7 10 Red Wing 5 8 10 Northfield 0 13 5

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Friday March 2 • Red Wing at Farmington, 7:30 p.m.

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Team Conference Overall W L W Chanhassen 13 1 22 New Prague 10 4 19 Shakopee 9 5 16 Chaska 9 5 12 Red Wing 6 8 16 Northfield 5 9 14 Farmington 4 10 6 Holy Angels 0 14 5

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Wednesday, Feb 29 • Farmington at Rochester Mayo, 7 p.m. Saturday, Mar 3 • Farmington/Rochester Mayo winner vs. Rochester John Marshall/Rocheter Century winner, 7 p.m. high seed

Boys Hockey Team Conference O verall W L T W L T Chanhassen 12 1 1 20 4 1 Holy Angels 10 2 2 10 12 2 New Prague 10 4 0 13 11 1 Red Wing 8 5 1 12 12 1 Northfield 6 7 1 13 10 1 Farmington 4 9 1 7 16 2 Shakopee 2 12 0 4 20 1 Chaska 1 13 0 4 22 0 Thursday, Feb. 23 • Lakeville North 8, Farmington 2

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Panthers place fourth at state Lakeville North girls hockey offense shut out in third-place game by Andy Rogers Thisweek Newspapers

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It was a weekend of extraordinary highs and uncommon lows for the Lakeville North girls hockey team during the Class AA state tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. The Panthers finished fourth at state on Saturday. Lakeville North’s netminder Cassie Alexander allowed only three goals in three games while saving 72 shots for a save percentage of 96. For a team that scored 4.3 goals per game this season, it was the offense that went cold against Minnetonka in the semifinal and Edina in the third-place game. Lakeville North was shut out for the first time all season with a 1-0 loss to Edina. In the third-place game Saturday, the Panthers managed 14 shots but they couldn’t escape the disappointment from the previous night’s overtime loss to Minnetonka. The Panthers nearly prevented top seed and defending state champion Minnetonka from winning the state title Feb. 24. The teams were scoreless until Lakeville North’s Riley Tousignant found the back of the net with less than five minutes remaining off a pass from Megan Skelly. Minnetonka sent the game into overtime with 21 seconds left. With 90 seconds remaining in the first overtime, Minnetonka broke the Panthers’ collective heart with the winning goal. Alexander had 37 saves. The state tournament started as an occasion for the record books for Lakeville North girls hockey. The Panthers defeated Roseau 5-0 in the quarterfinals Jan. 23. It’s the first time in school history a hockey team won a state quarterfinal game. It was the second trip for the girls hockey program, which lost in the first round in 2010. The boys hockey program is 0-6 in state quar-

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Lakeville North girls hockey players celebrate during the Class AA state quarterfinal game against Roseau on Feb. 23 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

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Lakeville North’s No. 12 Megan Skelly takes a shot against Edina in the Class AA state third-place game Saturday. terfinal games. “This team has a lot more heart,” junior Ashley Kloncz said. “We all play together better. We have three solid lines. We have great defense and a great goaltender. We all have our head in the game and we don’t get down on each other.” Sophomore Alexis Joyce put her name in the Minnesota State High School League record books for tying the state record for most assists in a game with five. If that wasn’t enough excitement for Panther fans, Ashley Kloncz fanned the flames of her hot streak with

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a hat trick. She has scored a goal in every playoff game this season, including five in the last two games. Every goal was scored with a different hockey stick. “I used three sticks, broke two,” she said. “Whatever stick works. I don’t know what happened. I was upset. Alexis told me to stop worrying about it. I was just getting super mad.” Alexander, Joyce and Dani Sadek were named to the all-tournament team. Andy Rogers is at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

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Wendling ends ‘Jeopardy!’ run as semifinalist by Laura Adelmann Thisweek Newspapers

Farmington’s Kathryn Wendling, a social studies teacher in Burnsville, advanced as far as the semifinals during the ‘Jeopardy!’ Teachers Tournament broadcast Feb. 15 to 28. Wendling, 38, earned her semifinal shot as a wildcard winner on a $9,600 wager during a Final Jeopardy round. An avid game-show fan, Wendling was one of 15 players selected to compete in the teachers tournament and competed for a $100,000 grand prize. All players received

$5,000 and an expensespaid trip to the taping at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, Calif. Wendling previously appeared on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” where she won $50,000.

She also won the $67,500 grand prize on “The Weakest Link.” Laura Adelmann is at laura.adelmann@ecm-inc. com.

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Thisweekend A little bit Houdini, a little bit rock’n’roll ‘Theatre of Illusion’ coming to the Burnsville PAC March 8 by Andrew Miller Thisweek Newspapers

Kevin Spencer was doing some yard work outside his home at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia when he got an unexpected call from an old friend. On the line was worldrenowned illusionist David Copperfield, calling to congratulate Spencer and his wife, Cindy, on being named 2010’s International Magicians of the Year. Photo submitted Kevin Spencer incorporates both original and classic tricks into his act. “I learned a long “I didn’t even know I’d time ago there are some illusions audiences expect a magician to do,” Spencer said. “I do been nominated,” Spencer said with a laugh. “That cut a lady in half, but hopefully it’s done in a way they’ve never seen before.” was a really cool moment. (Copperfield) told me I’d be getting a call in a little while with the official announcement. And he told me that I should sound surprised.” The award given out by Home Free, an a cap- the International Magipella group, will perform cians Society put the Spenat 7:30 p.m. Saturday, cers in some elite compaMarch 10, at the Lakeville ny. Past recipients include Area Arts Center, 20965 Penn and Teller, Criss AnHolyoke Ave. gel and Copperfield him Home Free combines self. comedy and music for an The Spencers will be evening of entertainment bringing their touring for all ages. show, “Theatre of Illu Tickets are $15 for sion,” to the Burnsville adults and $8 for seniors/ Performing Arts Center on students. Tickets are avail- March 8. able at the arts center. For If you go, expect more more information, call than card tricks and rab(952) 985-4640.

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The South Metro Chorale will present its annual Cabaret show at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 2, and Saturday, March 3, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 4, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. From left, Robin Kutz, Wolf Bartel, and Chris Norris perform “It’s Raining Men.” The show will feature pieces from “Godspell,” Gershwin, westernmovie favorites, Natalie and Nat King Cole songs, show tunes, hits from the ’60s through the ’90s, and a return of the “Simon and Garfunkel” duo. A silent auction will be open a half hour before each performance and during intermission. Other activities include a cash raffle and a bead game. Tickets are $18; $15 for students and seniors. Call (952) 985-4640, or email tickets@southmetrochorale.org.

theater and arts briefs ‘Caribbean Cruise Conspiracy’ dinner theater set Mr. Mystery Productions will present “Caribbean Cruise Conspiracy” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at the Apple Valley American Legion, 14521 Granada Drive. Tickets are $33 and include admission and mystery dinner participation, prime rib dinner and a complimentary dessert. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Call (952) 431-1776 for reservations.

Ditch Lilies to play bluegrass series in Rosemount The Ditch Lilies will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at Celts Pub & Grill in downtown Rosemount as part of the monthly Bluegrass Americana Family Night series. The concert is free and open to all ages. More information is at www.bluegrassamericanaweekend.com under the “Family Night” link.

Mystery dinner theater deals a deadly hand Eagan Theater Company will present “Dealt a Deadly Hand: Murder at the Pocono Royale Casino” at 6 p.m. Friday, March 16, at the Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway. This mystery dinner

bits being pulled from hats. The emphasis, Spencer said, is on the spectacle. “I personally believe magic has the ability to captivate an audience the way music and dance and theater do,” he said. “The show has all of the great elements of Broadway combined with the high energy of a rock concert. Magic is just the vehicle that moves the show along.” One of the tricks at “Theatre of Illusion” involves Spencer walking through a wall of concrete blocks. According to Spencer, the trick was pioneered in 1914 by Harry Houdini, who only performed the feat for a few months before abandoning it, and it hadn’t been attempted by another magician until Spencer gave it a go a few years ago. There are also some magic-act standards in the show, such as the classic sawing-a-lady-in-half routine. “I learned a long time ago there are some illusions audiences expect a

magician to do,” Spencer said. “I do cut a lady in half, but hopefully it’s done in a way they’ve never seen before.” The Spencers’ stop in Minnesota will include a visit to the Courage Center in Burnsville where they’ll present their “Healing of Magic” program, using magic tricks as a healing tool for the physically challenged. They also plan to visit local schools with their “Hocus Focus” program, which incorporates magic into curriculum for students with autism and developmental disabilities. Tickets for “Theatre of Illusion” range from $15-$39 and are available in person at the Burnsville PAC box office and through Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com. More about “Theatre of Illusion” is at www. spencersmagic.com. Andrew Miller is at andrew. miller@ecm-inc.com.

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