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Parent: Farmington School District violated its own harassment policy Farmington School Board leaders will investigate by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

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The Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance awarded Beth and Bill Miller of Lakeville a trip to Hawaii at the Dream Awards in November. Beth has been battling late stage ovarian cancer for three years.

A Farmington High School parent is accusing the Farmington School District of violating its own harassment and violence policy. Farmington resident Ed Zeimet read portions of his six-page typed account to the Farmington School Board at its Dec. 12 meeting, criticizing the district’s alleged response to an incident involving his stepson and asking for outside investigation. In an interview Tuesday, Farmington School Board Vice Chair Brian Treakle, who ran the meeting because Chair Tera Lee was sick, said he and Lee would review the alle-

gations to determine if district protocol was followed and if additional actions need to be taken. At the board meeting, Zeimet admitted that his stepson punched another male student twice in the school hallway on Oct. 17, but said it was because the other student, a male, touched his stepson’s buttocks and had been sexually harassing him like that for over a year. “My stepson was pushed to his limit,� Zeimet said, adding that his stepson had repeatedly asked the student to stop touching him, and the previous time he had done it warned him he’d be punched if it didn’t stop. In a Tuesday interview

with Thisweek, the stepson said the student bullied others in the same way. The stepson also alleged the student made disparaging sexual remarks about his girlfriend and a mentally disabled child and made racist comments to an African American student. His claims are reinforced by the signed statements of four other Farmington High School students, three of which are notarized, presented to board members by Zeimet. In the statements, the students said they witnessed the student accused of harassment of repeatedly “grabbing� Zeimet’s stepson’s buttocks and repeatedly doing the same

thing to them. Additional comments included allegations that the student had made thrusting pelvic motions behind the stepson and other young men. One student wrote there have been “countless times of sexual harassment and many forms of harassment� between the student and others. Like Zeimet, Farmington High School authorities didn’t learn of the alleged abuse until after the altercation when the stepson was called to the office. Zeimet said his stepson had been reluctant to report the alleged harassment because he was emSee Policy, 6A

Daring to dream Lakeville woman with cancer earns award, trip to Hawaii by Aaron Vehling

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Doctors kept telling Beth Miller that the problems were with her stomach. The Lakeville woman thought the symptoms were a typical byproduct of reaching menopause. The once avid runner was resigned to experiencing intense, comprehensive pain trying simply to get up in the morning. The fiber tablets she was told to take were not helping. Clearly, something was awry. A visit to the emergency room one day in 2008, on the heels of one of those intensive pain incidents, revealed a more dangerous and stealthier adversary: ovarian cancer. “They did a CT scan and couldn’t find my ovaries,� Miller said. She was 56 years old and the cancer was in Stage 4, which is the late and potentially fatal stage. That diagnosis was yet another chapter in a series of hardships that failed to break the Miller family’s spirit. Over the past decade, her husband underwent treatment for melanoma, a heart attack and back injuries, and her father-in-law died. It all added up to the deferral of a longstanding dream for Miller and her husband, Bill: to experience the tropical paradise of Hawaii. By late 2009, Miller was in remission, and it seemed the family had enough money for the trip, but then things would happen, such as emergencies, maintenance and life, Miller said. All that changed this fall. Deep into rounds of chemotherapy (while serving as president of a company that insures hot air balloons), Miller experienced a beautiful surprise at the hands of her daughter, Jane, and the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance: a trip for two to Hawaii. MOCA annually gives out Dream Awards, which are See Dream, 6A

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The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority gave south metro residents a preview this week of its NovaBus, the bus selected as the Bus Rapid Transit vehicle for the Cedar Avenue Transitway service to begin in late 2012. The service will begin serving Eagan and Apple Valley with Lakeville coming online by 2014. Construction preparing Cedar Avenue for the buses that will run on the bus-only shoulders began in 2011 and will resume again in spring 2012. Most of the construction will be completed by late fall 2012 with some minor finishing touches completed in spring 2013. Station-to-station service is currently slated to begin in late 2012. The MVTA will be the service provider for the Cedar Avenue station-to-station service, and the MVTA Board approved the purchase of the seven vehicles at its meeting on Dec. 7.

Celebration Church co-founder dies by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Connie Lundstrom, cofounder of Celebration Church in Lakeville, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, after battling cancer. She was 73. Connie and her husband, Lowell Lundstrom, founded Celebration in 1996, after years of crosscountry evangelical trips in a Nash Rambler station wagon. According to Celebration’s website, Lundstrom was an accomplished singer and author. In 1986, she recorded, “Connie,� a music album that her husband said “touched my heart so deeply that I broke down and cried.� In 2007, she completed her 10th cookbook, and in 2010 published “Seven Secrets for Your 70s.� Lundstrom grew up on

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a farm in South Dakota in a three-room house that had no electricity or bathroom. She looked back fondly on those

times. “Growing up on the farm was fun and a fairly quiet and peaceful existence,� she said, according to the website. Connie and Lowell met when they were sophomores in high school at a talent contest. They married in 1957. “My wife Connie was the queen of my life for over 54 years,� Lowell said. “We first met when I was a country rock entertainer. The first time I heard her sing I loved her alto voice,

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and asked her to join my band.� She is survived by her husband, children: Londa (Brent) Ramsey, Lisa Lundstrom, L.J. (Kimberly), and Lance (Paola); seven grandchildren and a brother, Jerry (Eva) Brown. A “Going Home Celebration� will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, at Celebration Church, 16655 Kenyon Ave., Lakeville. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Celebration Church with a prayer celebration at 7 p.m. A service will also take place on Thursday at Family Life Assembly of God Church in Sisseton, S.D. Aaron Vehling is at aaron. vehling@ecm-inc.com or www.facebook.com/thisweeklive.

Teacher contract negotiations heat up in Lakeville schools Class prep time, healthcare are center of conflict by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Education Minnesota Lakeville (EML), the school district’s teachers union, has been without a contract since July 1. Impatience among the teachers has increased over the course of contract negotiations, leading dozens of teachers to crowd the School Board chambers to advocate for their cause. Jay Scovil, a communication arts teacher at Lakeville South High School who sends his own children to the district’s schools, spoke at a recent School Board meeting. “Our classes have 4070 students,� he said. “Teachers are over-

whelmed right now.� EML president Don Sinner said it is not about the money; it’s about philosophy. The board has proposed cutting class preparation time and increasing health care premiums. “We want to maintain the prep level we have now,� he said, referring to the 275 minutes a week teachers currently have. Reduced prep time would add to an already teetering pile of duties. “We have many, many teachers in the high school ranks teaching 210 kids and more during their day,� he said, “whereas before that it used to be in the 150-170 range. That’s a

tremendous workload increase.� He said layoffs, to the tune of 16.5 percent of the teaching staff over the past five years, have put immense stress on those who remain. As for health care, he said it is cheaper for the district to pay for health care premiums than it is for a regular salary increase, because the latter is taxed at FICA rates. Health care premiums are typically a pre-tax offering. Sinner said another main source of low teacher morale is what appears to be reticence on the part of the board to settle the contract. See Contract, 6A

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Farmington teacher’s classes spur big-name interest Meadowview fitness programs may spread THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

A Farmington physical education teacher is getting state and national attention for his actionfocused teaching methods. Joe McCarthy has instituted fitness programs at Meadowview Elementary that have integrated activity to teaching, reinforcing student learning while fighting childhood obesity. McCarthy’s Internet videos and information about his programs have stirred the interest of the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves, Optum Health and Tufts University. Officials from Tufts have invited McCarthy to apply for a competitive grant from its ChildObesity 180 program, developed to reduce childhood obesity on a national scale. McCarthy will develop an essay and video about the Meadowview programs for a chance to win a $25,000 regional award or a $100,000 national award through the com-

petitive grant program. “It’s cool just to be recognized by Tufts University,� McCarthy said. McCarthy’s programs at Meadowview include “Jam Minute,� a studentled exercise break during class, and a running club held during recess where children have the opportunity to win prizes by meeting accumulated distance goals. He also instituted the “Century Club,� in which students set activity level goals to be completed outside the school day. Their progress toward meeting the goals is tallied with student-designed shoe posters on a school wall. McCarthy’s innovations have spurred interest from the Minnesota Timberwolves. The NBA team has expressed interest in implementing McCarthy’s programs statewide and the five-state Upper Midwest, McCarthy said. McCarthy has a meeting with Optum Health

later this month to discuss how it can promote wellness for its workers. McCarthy and Farmington School Board members will present information about his initiatives at the Minnesota School Boards Association’s 2012 Leadership Conference in January. During a Dec. 12 brainstorming session regarding the presentation plans, Farmington School Board Member Julie Singewald, who is also the board’s Wellness Committee liaison, credited McCarthy for his innovation in promoting activity to students. “This is an excellent opportunity to showcase Farmington,� Singewald said. “I’m really glad you’ve taken this initiative.� For more information about McCarthy’s programs, go to www. rschooltoday.com/meadowviewelementary/phyed.

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Computers build literacy skills

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Early Literacy Station computers are now available at all Dakota County Library branches. The stations allow children, ages 2 to 8, to play games and try challenging puzzles to build literacy skills. With two sets of headphones per station, caregivers can play along with the child. The games and puzzles support school readiness and curriculum in math, science, reading, art and music. In addition, each computer is loaded with games and programs in both English and Spanish. For more information, visit www.dakotacounty.us/ library or call (651) 450-2942.

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Opinion Thisweek Columnist Remember those local, independent merchants at this time of year by Larry Werner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Last Saturday morning, the phone rang about 7:30. It was my daughter, who was scrambling with final arrangements for my grandson’s birthday party happening at 10 a.m., and she wanted me to pick up a giant helium-filled balloon. I was more than happy to help, but when she told me where the balloon was to be picked up, I was hit by a conflict that haunts me this time each year. The balloon was at Party City in Eagan’s Promenade Shopping Center, which sits in the middle of big-box national chain retailers, including T.J. Maxx, Home Depot and Old Navy at I-35E and Yankee Doodle Road. I should point out that the big balloon was inflated and ready when the store opened at 9, and the store’s employees couldn’t have

been more gracious and helpful. But I wondered whether I could have got the same balloon at Scott Erickson’s Ben Franklin in downtown Lakeville. Maybe not. The reality of our modern marketplace is that mass merchants have the products and services we need and want at prices independent retailers often can’t match. On Thanksgiving, after feeding 26 family members the annual turkey feast, those who didn’t join the card game in the dining room were poring over advertising inserts in the family room to plan their Black Friday shopping. “Has anyone seen a Pier One coupon?� I heard my daughter ask as the other women checked the sale items at Target, Best Buy and the other big boxes. Small retailers don’t attract the attention of the power shoppers because they don’t

have the ad budgets or the pricing that come from economies of scale. But the little guys do know your names, and the money you spend with them tends to recirculate in the community. And despite the fact that most of us will do most of our shopping at places like Promenade or Burnsville Center, our civic leaders want traditional downtowns in their cities. Lakeville, Farmington and Rosemount have historic commercial centers where folks can stroll sidewalks that residents have walked for generations. In Burnsville and Apple Valley, officials have worked to develop walkable downtowns that have been named Heart of the City and Central Village. Even Eagan, which was developed as a classic suburb of big homes and big strip centers along big roadways, is working to develop a town center along Hwy. 13 on the site of the old Cedarvale Mall.

Letters Parents should get informed on child care union issue To the editor: Gov. Mark Dayton’s executive order in November that called for a vote to unionize Minnesota’s family child care providers is an urgent matter. Proposed by the state’s two employee unions, the measure would allow only votes the providers who care for families on Child Care Assistance Program. Only 4,300 of the 11,000 family child care providers would receive a ballot and the unions will be negotiating on things that will affect all 11,000 providers. Several providers have filed a lawsuit, which has obtained a temporary restraining order to halt the vote until Jan. 17. What will be the union’s benefits? Will it impose additional regulations on providers? What will be union dues and how will this fee affect families we care for? Is unionization in the best interest of children? Can we trust union representatives who have already spread half-truths? Will we be able to remain open if a union is imposed? Will unionization stop with child care providers or spill into other small, independent business owners? Is there another way for child care providers to get their voice heard without unionizing? Was this executive order about child care providers best interest or was Day-

We want the bargains and the convenience of the shopping centers, but we long for the sense of community we get from places where courageous entrepreneurs risk their capital on dreams of running their own dress shops or hardware stores or coffee shops. How do we preserve the local shopkeepers while getting what we need at prices we can afford? Perhaps we can look at supporting local merchants as a community-service project. A couple weeks ago, I was listening to a personal-finance expert on Minnesota Public Radio. He was asked about end-of-the-year charitable giving. In addition to talking about traditional giving to nonprofit organizations, he suggested that we all set aside some of our holiday spending at main street merchants. It reminded me of an annual tradition I enjoyed when my youngest, who is now 21, was

small. We would walk Lakeville’s main street and pick up gifts for his mom at the local shops – earrings at the jeweler, a scarf at the women’s store, a poinsettia at the florist. My shopping also included visits to Burnsville Center or Mall of America, but some spending was always reserved for local businesses. Think of it as a form of tithing. If you reserve 10 percent of your holiday dollars for independent merchants, you’ll be helping to preserve the places that make our cities more than suburbs. They’ll be hometowns where, like the friendly bar of the old “Cheers� show, everybody knows your name. 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.

Thisweek Columnist ton fulfilling a campaign promise? It is time for providers and parents to get honest answers. Many child care providers have spent years building their businesses and relationships with families. They have earned the right to keep that control away from a union and the government. Most family child care providers are in this profession because they love and care for the children and their families. Because we are so passionate and protective, we have become connected with a common goal to unite in numbers, without unionization, to guard our right to own and operate a small business. It’s time to voice our opinions, ask difficult questions and be our own best advocate. Write, email, call your legislators, governor, and most importantly talk to child care providers. You may think your voice does not count or this does not affect you. It does and it will. There is strength is numbers. Let your voice be heard.

dents themselves in creating a prosperous economy. For many years our state had the reputation for excellent employees: well-educated, capable, and with a good work ethic. The values that bring these qualities require investment, and support from our Legislature for quality in our K-12 education. For the last decade our children have had to suffer from inadequate budgets for their schools, and the results have been predictable. Class sizes have grown, and other states have begun to invest in their children at a pace that exceeds Minnesota’s. We need the federal government to pay its share of costs of special education, which Congress has mandated. But Rep. John Kline has neglected that important part of our school budgets. As chair of the House Education Committee, you might expect he would take care of our schools, yet he has said he won’t seek that funding. The future of small business in our area depends on an educated workforce, and an economy in which middle-income people are given PAM STEINHAGEN Lakeville child care pro- at least the kind of respect given to the top 1 percent of vider income earners. The economic demand exerted by middle- and lower-income earners in our area can create economic recovery for local residents. Policy makers need to act to To the editor: Our small business in bolster that demand. the south metro area appreciates the work done by BETTY FEDDE teachers, parents and stu- Eagan

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More than 30 people from several states commented on my recent column about respecting effective teachers. Here are a few of their responses. Some suggested ways to honor excellent educators. Others discussed what some educators can/are doing to feel better about their work. One of my favorite responses was from a parent, Brian, who wrote in part that he and his wife were not sure what to do for excellent teachers working with his stepdaughter: “Your article is the encouragement we needed to ‌ thank them with a note and a present.â€? Julie, an educator, wrote: “Really appreciate your focus on teachers. We really can’t get anywhere without them.â€? A university professor named Arnie wrote: “Always good to tell people that helped you ‘thanks.’ I suspect we often overlook the very people who have done the most to help us along the way.â€? Gary from New Mexico recalled convening 30 award-winning teachers. “One thing that was apparent in almost all of them was their high level of energy and enthusiasm for their work. They continued to find a lot of enjoyment and satisfaction in their investment of time, talent and resources in their professional practice. “When I (asked) what it was that they needed most in their work, I was somewhat surprised to learn that it was not about more resources, more compensation, better working conditions, or more free time. What they wanted and needed more than anything was recognition and appreciation for their work and who they were (his emphasis).â€? A former teacher wrote: “Maybe part of the issue is self-respect among the teachers. As I have been investigating innovative schools and learning environments, it has occurred to me that some of my favorites are very teacher driven, that the innovations are coming from teachers with specific educational visions. “I fear that many of the teachers in more traditional contexts view their role

Joe Nathan, former public school teacher, administrator, PTA president, parent of three public school graduates, now directs the Center for School Change at Macalester College. He can be reached at jnathan@ macalester.edu. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

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in a much more passive manner, that what and how they teach is somewhat mandated from above, and the lack of responsibility or ownership makes them feel safer. They do not typically see themselves as independent entities practicing a profession the way a doctor might. They take shelter and comfort in being cogs in the machine.â€? One former school board member suggested two ways to help increase respect for teachers: • Teachers should clean up their own ranks and stop allowing unions to protect seriously deficient teachers. • Families must respect the work of learning and support reasonable teacher expectations and discipline. Ann, a school board member commented: “Families of kids in school overwhelmingly support and like their schools and teachers (even when data on things like achievement tell a shockingly different story). “I wonder if families look at respect very personally (between teachers and families) but perhaps teachers look at respect less between themselves and families (perhaps respect there is assumed?) and more or also between themselves and ‘outside’ or ‘system’ forces – not just their principals but the larger administration, board, state and federal departments of education, legislatures, Congress, etc.â€? Finally, one woman recalled: “My aunt, who was a nun and a teacher, seemed to feel respected when her pupils came back to visit her after they were grown and out in the world. She taught first through eighth grade for some 60plus years.â€? Many other comments are posted at www.centerforschoolchange.org/publications/joenathan. As we end the year, why not write, visit or call at least one outstanding teacher?

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Technology plan funding identified Lakeville School District’s project would be cost-neutral THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

A Lakeville schools plan to implement technology comprehensively into curriculum now has funding to make it a reality. The 18-month Early Implementers Program (EIP) seeks to give access to a variety of digital tools, such as iPads and online-course access, for participating classrooms. According to a plan presented by Superintendent Lisa Snyder, the $2.1 million, cost-neutral initiative would derive funding from a variety of sources, the largest of which are Basic Skills Funding ($1.1 million, to be used for devices and resources); a capital note ($400,000, to be used to expand wireless into all buildings); and Literacy funds ($300,000, ongoing revenue used primarily for staffing and professional development). The Basic Skills funding is one-time money the state distributes to 12 suburban school districts to help “pupils who enroll under-prepared to learn and whose progress toward meeting state or local content or performance standards is below the level that is appropriate for learners of their age,� said district director of business services Mark Klett. The state allows the funds to be spent on equipment, training and personnel, among other things. “Since the funds are a one-time revenue source, the district is intending to use the funds for items that can be used a number of years,� Klett said. The capital note would be paid off at $85,000 a year, but remains tax-neutral, Snyder said. Money originally saved to spend on the lease at the Kenwood Center is now available because the district is moving all those programs to the newly-coined Crystal Lake Education Center. Expanding wireless is necessary for iPads, tablets, laptops and other personal devices to connect with the network. The program derives its name from the idea that this is a test run of teachers who opt-in. The district is not yet at the point to implement this in every classroom. The idea is that the initial round of teachers would serve as mentors to their colleagues to show them how to implement the technology in their curricula, Snyder said. The district currently operates a pilot program centered on two high-tech AP

Farmington community calendar mailed this month The 2012 city of Farmington Community Calendar will arrive in mailboxes this month. It includes city meeting dates, holidays, parks and recreation, garbage and collection schedules and more. Photos taken by people who live, work, or attend school in Farmington were voted on by local residents and are featured on each month. The 2012 photo contest winners are: • Sara Bakken, • Jason Jensen, • Phyllis Kelly, • Heather Loveland, • Lindsay Miller, • Paul Peterson, • Sarah Strumberger, • Tracy Tonsager and • Deanna Weniger. Amateur photographers are encouraged to take their best shots of Farmington for the EXPOSE Farmington 2013 photo contest. Sponsorships by local businesses and organizations support the production of the calendar. Call (651) 280-6905 for information about advertising in the 2013 calendar or if you do not receive a 2012 calendar.

classes at Lakeville South High School, as reported last week in Thisweek. In those classes, the teachers engage the students using tools such as Google Apps and laptops. Snyder said students with teachers in the EIP will also use Google’s free Apps products, online coursework and tablet-based applications. They will also experiment with creating multimedia projects. The School Board’s reception of the plan has been positive, perhaps expected given the emphasis on technology at the superintendent interviews lastsummer. Board Member Jim Skelly highlighted Snyder’s successful track record with regard to revamping technology in schools. “I think that should give everyone a lot of confidence in your direction,� he said. Board Member Bob Erickson said the local business community has expressed enthusiasm for the initiative. Beyond that, ramping up technology options, and thus preparing students for the landscape they face in college and beyond, is pivotal.

“It’s what our students need,� said Board Member Kathy Lewis. It also ensures that ISD 194 stays competitive with neighboring districts. “It’s more than just what the students need, but it’s what our district needs to stay viable,� said Board Chair Judy Keliher. Board Member Roz Peterson was also a proponent of the program. “My daughter is 17,� she said. “I’ve been looking for sustainable funding sources for technology since she was in kindergarten.� Among the moves to get the ball rolling, the board voted on Dec. 13 in favor of hiring a network administrator and a digital integration coordinator. Both positions are necessary to manage the expanded technology and to help integrate it with curriculum, district officials say, especially given the personalized nature of technological learning. “Creating and producing are the highest forms of learning,� Snyder said. “Digital looks will help encourage that.�

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Dream/from 1A designed to provide cancer sufferers with a respite from the travails of cancerdom. But Miller’s stood out for MOCA Executive Director Kathleen Gavin. “Her daughter (Jane) actually applied (for the Dream Award) on her behalf, without her parents knowing about it,� Gavin said. Miller was the last to know about the trip. Her daughter, who lives in St. Louis with family, took some time trying to determine the best way to tell her. One day, while Miller was at work, Jane emailed her the good news. Miller started crying, unleashing a river of happy tears of relief and disbelief. “My staff asked me ‘Who died?’ � Miller said. “I was sitting there blubbering.� When Miller tried to call her daughter to thank

Zeimet raised was that FHS Assistant Principal Kerry Timmerman violated district protocol by not immediately notifying the School District Human Rights Officer Maryann Thomas of the harassment complaint without screening or investigating it as policy dictates. Zeimet said Timmerman never asked for witnesses that his stepson said could substantiate his claims. After the punching incident, Zeimet said his other son went to Timmerman to report the same student for harassing him and brought a witness with him. According to Zeimet, Timmerman wouldn’t talk to the witness, immediately sending him back to class. “He did take a report from my son, but he did not encourage either of my children to fill out the report form as your policy encourages,� Zeimet said in his written report to the School Board. District policy requires when harassment or violence complaints are made

that written reports be filed within 24 hours to the human rights officer or a designee. Zeimet also said Timmerman told his son before leaving the office that he considered the case closed. “The reports were closed by (Timmerman) without even reporting or investigating them, reports weren’t filed within 24 hours to the human rights officer, they weren’t in writing, my children were not encouraged to fill out the proper form so that it was in their own words and not the words of what (Timmerman) wrote down, I was originally refused a written copy of the outcome of my children’s complaints,� Zeimet wrote, adding, “I count six violations of the policy right there.� Zeimet said after speaking with Timmerman, he called Superintendent Jay Haugen and requested immediate disciplinary action against Timmerman, the consequence for violating policy, but Haugen refused

because Timmerman mentioned the incident to him verbally between meetings the morning after the incident. When he spoke with Thomas a day after the incident, Zeimet said she knew nothing about the complaints. Zeimet said other students who tried to report harassment by the same student to Timmerman were berated by him for not coming down sooner and many left without making a report. At the School Board meeting, Zeimet requested outside investigation of whether district employees involved, including Timmerman and Haugen, followed district policy. He also requested a new investigation of the incident by a qualified person from a neighboring district. In an interview Tuesday, Timmerman strongly denied any wrongdoing, although said he cannot comment directly about the case due to data practices laws.

her, she had trouble: She couldn’t stop the cries of relief, the expression that served as a release of years of a dream deferred. Miller said she and Bill don’t have all their travel details laid out yet, but they’re leaning toward going first to the Big Island and then embarking on a cruise to the other islands.

ed to other diseases, including the following: bloating, abdominal pain, difficulty eating (and sometimes feeling full quickly while eating) and urinary difficulties (such as frequent needs). Unlike breast cancer, there is no self-examination or mammogram-like test. Unlike cervical cancer, a pap smear can’t suss out ovarian cancer. There are three tests that can help doctors diagnose women: pelvic exams, transvaginal ultrasounds and what’s called a “CA125� blood test. “If ovarian cancer is expected,� Gavin said, “it is important for women to see a gynecologic oncologist.� Like Miller, many women are often in later stages of the cancer upon diagnosis, Gavin said. Women ages 55-64 are often associated with ovarian cancer, but it can occur in girls as young as teens, as well as in women in their 20s and 30s. “(The younger women)

have unique issues,� Gavin said. “For many of them, they haven’t found a life partner. They have to deal with dating and discussing the disease.� They also lose fertility because of an “aggressive surgery� that includes a hysterectomy and six months of chemotherapy. “Most women will get a remission but then it is a highly recurring disease,� Gavin said. “Once it comes back it’s treated like a chronic disease. There are women who will get a second remission, but it is really the goal of chemotherapy to stabilize the disease and prevent it from progressing.� Miller still undergoes chemotherapy, though it is not working. “I’ve not had good results,� she said. “Mine (cancer) has decided to lodge the major tumors in my liver.� But it is nowhere near the end of the line for Miller. “I refuse to allow cancer to define my life,� she said. “You do what you have to do. You fight it to the very end.�

A stealth afiction Ovarian cancer is not as prominent in the realm of cancer awareness, but that is not for a lack of effort on the part of MOCA. The organization is one of the top five donors for ovarian cancer research in the country, giving $300,000 annually, Gavin said. It also offers support groups, committee meetings and does legislative advocacy to raise awareness of the cancer, among other things. Ovarian cancer manifests a number of symptoms, all of which are often attribut-

Aaron Vehling is at aaron. vehling@ecm-inc.com or www. facebook.com/thisweeklive.

“Generally speaking, I can assure you, any time any complaint is brought to our attention, we investigate it,â€? Timmerman said. Farmington Schools Superintendent Jay Haugen added that student disciplinary actions also fall under data privacy restrictions, so the district can’t share with anyone but the student and their families the disciplinary measures that were taken. “We faithfully followed School District policies and procedures considering the events surrounding this whole incident,â€? Haugen said. He said the district takes every allegation of harassment seriously. “We do take decisive action any time we do find anyone, student or adult, who has not followed district actions and district policy,â€? Haugen said. “We always act on the information we have at the time. That’s the point of an investigation‌to get at the truth.â€?

At the Nov. 22 board meeting, Chair Judy Keliher said the board was highly motivated to settle the contract at the Nov. 30 mediation session, according to Sinner. He added that Superintendent Lisa Snyder also indicated an interest in settling. “Their stances have not changed, hardly at all,� Sinner said. “We believe we could have been settled on the 30th and should have been.� Snyder said in a phone interview with Thisweek that the “School Board wants to settle and move beyond this as much as the teachers do.� Because the district has Aaron Vehling is at aaron.veto adhere to the media- hling@ecm-inc.com or www. tor’s schedule, the process facebook.com/thisweeklive.

Community ed classes offered Sign up for the following classes at www.LakevilleAreaCommunityEd.net or call (952) 232-2150 for more information. • Swim lessons, all levels. Saturday lessons start Jan. 23 and Monday and

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Drop off food donations Dec. 17 Saints Martha and Mary Episcopal Church, 4180 Lexington Ave. S., Eagan, will hold a food drive for the 360 Communities food shelf from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 17. Items requested include cereal, powdered milk, pancake mix and syrup, peanut butter and jelly, tuna and tuna helper, canned meat, pasta and sauce, rice and beans, whole grain snack crackers, granola and cereal bars, canned fruit, coffee, tea, dried rice, dried beans, cooking oil, and laundry detergent.

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is moving more slowly than anyone wants, Snyder said. “On Nov. 30 we didn’t quite get to where we wanted,� she said. “We certainly would have met the next day if we could have.� A call to Keliher was not returned by the time this story went to press Wednesday afternoon. The next mediation session is Jan. 5. “We believe it sits in the hands of six people,� Sinner said. “I know the administration would like to move forward and be able to do what needs to be done. We’re committed to continuing to provide the best education in the classroom as possible.�

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Gaudette - Ryan Amanda Lynn Gaudette and Captain Kevin Edward Ryan were married at the Cathedral of St. Paul on September 17, 2011. Amanda, daughter of John and Mary Gaudette of Eagan, MN is a 2004 graduate of Eagan High School, and a 2008 graduate of UW-Stout. Kevin, son of Michael and Patricia Ryan of Mission Vejio, CA is a 2001 graduate of Trabuco Hills High School and a 2005 graduate of West Point Military Academy. Following the wedding they returned to their home in Georgetown, TX, then to Fort Rucker, Alabama for a six month assignment.

Age 82, passed away on November 25, 2011 peacefully with her daughter by her side. Survived by her daughter Tracy Dodge Cooper (Ray) and grandsons, Cameron and Jordan. Kathleen took early retirement (1984) from her passion of teaching to enjoy Drum and Bugle Corps, world travel, knitting, piano, volunteering at pre-schools whenever possible and watching her grandsons play ice hockey and soccer. She enjoyed raising and showing African Violets. Kathleen also became a breeder of champion Bichon Frise show dogs which she loved dearly, placing many puppies into loving homes. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday December 23, 2011 at: Door Creek Church 6602 Dominion Drive Madison, WI 53718 Room 209 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. In lieu of flowers, Memorials can be offered to The Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps. Kathleen's daughter, Tracy, was a member of the Corps 1979-1982 and it has remained a joint love for them.

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took the opportuTHISWEEK NEWSPAPERS nity to review the city’s organizational Lakeville city structure. government is now “We believe that we smaller. can allocate resourcThe city merged es more efficiently its Operations and coordinating Maintenance De- Steve Mielke by common functions partment with the Engineering Department to through one director,� Mielcreate a single Public Works ke said in a press release. “The functions and personDepartment. City Administrator Steve nel of the current EngineerMielke said he and the City ing and Operations and Council’s Personnel Com- Maintenance departments mittee decided to merge the will not change, but this two complementary organi- reorganization will make it easier to manage priorities zations. “We concluded that this and coordinate communicawas functionally a better tion.� Mielke said there were organizational structure,� he said in an interview with no layoffs as a result of the merger. Thisweek. The city achieved a oneThe savings will be between $5,000 and $20,000, time savings of $30,000 when Nelson retired in SepMielke said. Chris Petree, who cur- tember, because the assisrently is director of op- tant city engineer has since erations and maintenance, served as interim city engiwill become director of the neer. The city has posted for overall Public Works organization. He has been with the city engineer position at Lakeville since 2008 and a rate lower than what Nelpreviously served nine years son was paid because the as public works director in position is no longer a department head, Mielke said. Hugo, Minn. After Nelson’s retirement in September, the Personnel Aaron Vehling is at aaron. Committee and the Hu- vehling@ecm-inc.com or www. man Resources Department facebook.com/thisweeklive.

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Age 45 of Lakeville, passed away on December 8, 2011 in St. Paul, MN. He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Lisa (Hesemann) Lemley; children, Megan, Chase and Hunter Lemley; parents, Jerry and Sharon (Rosenthal) Lemley; brother, Brian Lemley. Also by many other loving relatives and friends. Funeral service was held at 11AM, on Monday December 12, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 16725 Highview Ave., Lakeville visitation was 4-7 Sunday (12/11) at White Funeral Home, 20134 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville and 1 hour prior to service at church. Interment, Lakeville Grove Cemetery, Lakeville MN. White Funeral Home Lakeville 952-469-2723 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

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Driver improvement classes offered Doyle Rangitsch Brianna Lynn Doyle and Paul Joseph Rangitsch were married October 15, 2011 at Peaceful Valley Ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Lin Cressey officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Victoria Doyle of Apple Valley, MN. She is a 2004 graduate of Eastview High School Apple Valley. She graduated in 2008 from MN State University, Mankato, with a Bachelor of Science Nursing degree. She is a Registered Nurse at St. Anthony North Hospital in Denver, CO. The groom is the son of Mark and Mary Pat Rangitsch of Harris, MN. He is a 2004 graduate of Eastview High School Apple Valley. He graduated in 2007 from the University of North Dakota with a degree in Air Traffic Control. He is employed by the FAA as an Air Traffic Controller at the Denver Air Route Traffic Control Center in Longmont, CO. After a honeymoon in Aruba, the couple is residing in Thornton, CO.

The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will offer 55plus driver-improvement course on the following day in Lakeville: • 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 14 (four-hour refresher), Lakeville Senior Center, 20732 Holt Ave., Lakeville.

The courses are open to the public; however, preregistration is requested. The fee for the four-hour refresher is $20. For more information or to register, visit www. mnsafetycenter.org or call 1-888-234-1294.

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Thisweekend Crooner’s Burnsville concert will benefit kids in need Shaun Johnson’s Big Band Experience plays the Burnsville PAC Dec. 19 by Andrew Miller THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Shaun Johnson is trying something new this holiday season. The Emmy-winning singer-songwriter and lead vocalist for nationally known a cappella band Tonic Sol-Fa has put together a new show, Shaun Johnson’s Big Band Experience, which plays the Burnsville Performing Arts Center on Dec. 19. The concert is a benefit for Wishes & More, a Minnesota nonprofit that grants wishes to children with terminal and life-

threatening illnesses. “It kind of just helps kids in the Midwest – I thought it was a really cool thing because you could actually make a difference in a kid’s life,� Johnson said of selecting the charity. “The other three (members of Tonic Sol-Fa) all have families, but I don’t have a family so I thought, what can I do during the holidays? I wanted to give all the proceeds to charity because I get the fun of performing out of it.� The concert will feature Johnson’s eight-piece big band delivering holi-

day music made famous by classic crooners such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Bing Crosby. “It’s everything from ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town’ to ‘Blue Christmas’ to some original arrangements,� Johnson said. Tonic Sol-Fa also is on tour this month, which included a stop Dec. 12 at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis, and Johnson said he’s using his days off from that tour to play his bigband concerts for charity. “I basically have five days off from Tonic Sol-Fa

between Nov. 7 and Christmas, and I thought I’d fill them in with these bigband shows,� said Johnson of St. Cloud. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 concert are $25 in advance ($30 at the door) and are available in person at the Burnsville PAC box office, via Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com. More about Shaun Johnson’s big band is at Photo submitted www.bigbandexperience. Emmy-winning singer-songwriter Shaun Johnson’s concert com. at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center next week will benefit Wishes & More, a Minnesota nonprofit that grants Andrew Miller is at andrew. wishes to children with terminal and life-threatening illmiller@ecm-inc.com. nesses.

theater and arts briefs New Year’s Eve at Buck Hill Buck Hill in Burnsville will hold its New Year’s Eve Bash beginning at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. Skiing, boarding and tubing runs will be open until midnight. Fireworks are planned to cap off the event. Festivities will include: • Rhythm Junkies live in the Lodge. • KS95 Party with Dez in the Main Chalet from 6 to

8:30 p.m. and at the BuckStone Lodge for the remainder of the evening. • Kevin Hall of Halls of Magic, as seen on “America’s Got Talent.â€? Also included will be tarot card readings, glitter glam hairdos, Erik the Juggling Magician, Gabe’s Ski Race, Zombie Boardshop Big Air Comp, and Secret Snowboardin’ Santa with gifts for children. Lift tickets are $27 for adults, $23 for children 12

6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, and Wednesday, Jan. 4, at Twin Oaks Middle School, 15860 Fish Point Road S.E., Prior Lake. Those auditioning should bring a prepared song and come dressed for movement. They will sing, dance and read from the script. Auditions are first come, first served. Roles are available for females age 13 and older, and The Prior Lake Players males age 15 and older. will hold open auditions for Volunteers are also need“Fiddler on the Roof� from

and younger. Children under age 5 can ski free with a paid adult. More information can be found at www.buckhill.com/ winter/new-years-eve-minnesota.html or by calling (952) 435-7174.

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all-time favorites performed by a seven-piece ensemble at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17. The performance includes a variety of music including R&B, jazz, pop and country. Tickets are $15 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. For tickets or additional information, call (952) 985-4640.

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The Girl Singers of the Hit Parade are returning with their popular Christmas show to the Burnsville Performing Arts Photo submitted Center next week. The show at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, will include seasonal classics (“Adeste Fidelis,� “Silent Night�) The Lakeville Area Arts Center and the Lakeville Rotary along with more up-tempo holiday tunes (“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree�) and even a few sing-a-longs (“White will host a special Elvis tribute concert by Travis LeDoyt at Christmas,� “Silver Bells�). Tickets are $19 and are available in person at the BPAC box office, via Ticketmaster at (800) 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at Lakeville South High School. 982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com. Tickets are $25 for preferred seating and $20 for general seating, and are available at the Lakeville arts center (20965 Holyoke Ave.), by calling (952) 985-4640 and online at www. lakeville-rapconnect.com.

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December 16, 2011 THISWEEK

Sports Standings

Cougar girls hockey respond well to new coaches

South Suburban Conference Boys Basketball Team

Conference W Lakeville North 0 Eastview 0 Lakeville South 0 Apple Valley 0 Rosemount 0 Eagan 0 B Jefferson 0 B Kennedy 0 Prior Lake 0 Burnsville 0

L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Overall W 4 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 0

L 0 0 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 2

Tuesday, Dec 20 • Lakeville North at Eden Prairie, 7 p.m. • Lakeville South at Hopkins, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec 22 • Woodbury at Lakeville North, 7:15 p.m.

Girls Basketball Team

Conference W Lakeville North 1 B Kennedy 0 Rosemount 0 Eastview 0 Apple Valley 0 Lakeville South 0 Burnsville 0 Eagan 0 Prior Lake 0 B Jefferson 0

L 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

Overall W 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 0

L 2 1 2 2 3 3 1 2 3 4

Tuesday, Dec 20 • Lakeville South at Burnsville, 7:15 p.m. • Prior Lake at Lakeville North, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec 22 • Lakeville North at Eden Prairie, 7:15 p.m.

Boys Hockey Team

Conference Overall W L T W L T Eastview 0 0 0 3 1 0 Burnsville 0 0 0 3 1 0 Prior Lake 0 0 0 2 1 0 Eagan 0 0 0 2 1 0 Lakeville North 0 0 0 2 2 0 Apple Valley 0 0 0 1 2 1 B Jefferson 0 0 0 0 1 2 Rosemount 0 0 0 1 3 0 Lakeville South 0 0 0 0 2 0 B Kennedy 0 0 0 0 5 0 Saturday, Dec 17 • Eastview at Lakeville South, 3 p.m. • Lakeville North at Apple Valley, 7 p.m. Monday, Dec 19 • Lakeville South at White Bear Lake, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec 22 • Bloomington Kennedy at Lakeville North, 7 p.m. • Lakeville South at Bloomington Jefferson, 7 p.m.

Girls Hockey Team

Conference Overall W L T W L T Lakeville North 4 1 1 5 3 1 Eagan 3 1 1 7 1 2 Lakeville South 3 1 1 6 2 1 B Jefferson 3 2 0 6 3 0 Eastview 3 2 1 4 5 1 Apple Valley 3 3 0 7 3 0 Rosemount 2 2 2 3 5 2 Burnsville 0 2 3 0 6 3 Prior Lake 0 5 1 1 8 1 B Kennedy 0 2 0 3 7 1 Saturday, Dec 17 • Lakeville North at Apple Valley, 2:15 p.m. • Eastview at Lakeville South, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 20 • Bloomington Kennedy at Lakeville North, 7 p.m. • Lakeville South at Bloomington Jefferson, 7:15 p.m.

Missota Conference Boys Basketball Team

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

L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Overall W 2 3 2 2 2 2 0 0

L 0 1 2 2 2 3 3 4

Friday, Dec. 16 • Farmington vs. Zimmerman at the Target Center, Minneapolis, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 • Park at Farmington, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 • Farmington at Simley, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball Team

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

L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Overall W 5 5 4 3 4 3 1 0

L 1 1 1 1 2 4 4 5

Friday, Dec. 16 • Minnapolis Washburn at Farmington, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 • Farmington at Hudson, Wis., 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 • Rochester May at Farmington, 7:30 p.m.

Boys Hockey Team Holy Angels Chanhassen Northfield Farmington Red Wing Shakopee New Prague Chaska

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

Saturday, Dec. 17 • Farmington at Rochester Mayo, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 • Hastings at Farmington, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 • Farmimgton at Park - Cottage Grove, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Hockey Team Red Wing New Prague Chaska/Chan Shakopee Northfield Farmington Holy Angels

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

Friday, Dec. 16 • Shakopee at Farmington, 7:15 p.m Thursday, Dec. 22 • Owatonna at Farmington, 6 p.m.

Assistant Tom Osiecki provides a wealth of knowledge to Lakeville South by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Although the Lakeville South girls hockey team lost several starting players off its 2010-11 state tournament team, the Cougars look like they haven’t skipped a beat. In a two-game stretch, Lakeville South outscored a previously undefeated Eagan team last Saturday along with an up-andcoming Rosemount team on Tuesday by a combined score of 14-0, capping off a four-game winning streak. One reason is the blend of experienced coaches telling them what do to during practice. Head coach Natalie Darwitz was a little intimidating at first, having played in the Olympics and being one of the best female hockey players in United States. “I think coming into the season knowing where she’s been in life and what she’s achieved, we were excited to go out and show her what we can do,” said junior forward Ari Reid, who leads the team with 13 goals. “She’s achieved so much. We just listen to what she says.” No one is going to challenge her about her knowl-

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Lakeville South’s Janna Haeg, No. 15, gets a goal against Rosemount on Tuesday during an 8-0 blowout victory. edge of hockey, at least not the players on the ice. She may know women’s hockey, but she also knows enough to surround herself with people who know the game. When deciding on assistant coaches, she looked to a veteran Tom Osiecki. He has more than 45 years of coaching experience dating back to 1964. Osiecki coached the Burnsville boys high school program for 24 years and won a few state titles along the way. In the 1990s he spent time as a scout for the Minnesota

North Stars/Dallas Stars before getting involved with coaching girls and women’s hockey. In the past 15 years, he coached the Burnsville girls team, started the program at St. Olaf, spent time as an assistant with the Golden Gophers, and coached the United States Women’s National Team when Darwitz was the team captain. After spending a year off from coaching, Osiecki decided to help Darwitz out with Lakeville South this winter. “I probably wouldn’t

ones listen a little bit, but not like these kids. “I told her enjoy it. That’s what high school coaching is like.” The Cougars have responded with a 6-2-1 record, including two blowout victories in a row. “We’re finally putting it together,” Reid said. “I think we can compete with any team out there right now.” The girls beat North Wright County, Farmington and Burnsville before blowing out previously undefeated Eagan 6-0 on Saturday and Rosemount 8-0 on Tuesday. “It’s pretty surprising what’s happened the past two games,” Osiecki said. “They’re very coachable and they play really hard. We’re going to be a tough team to play against because they’re moving their feet all the time and they’re getting smarter with the puck.” The Cougars put together a number of fast break, two-on-one situations against Rosemount, taking advantage of an aggressive Irish attack. “It had no effect on us,” Osiecki said. “We just chipped it by everyone.” The girls will play a tournament in Edina over the holiday break. Before then, the Cougars will play host to Eastview on Saturday and make a trip to Bloomington Jefferson on Tuesday.

have done it for anybody else,” Osiecki said. “I’ve know her since she was a seventh grader. We’re good friends. It’s been fun and it will be fun.” Coaching high school is a bit different from the US National team and the Gophers. It’s been a pleasant fit for both. “We were just talking and comparing this to the Gophers,” Osiecki said. “They’re a bit more open to suggestions then the older players, the dominate ones who were the top player in high school. The Andy Rogers is at andy. kids just listen. The older rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Panthers grappling with their lineup Cougars pounce on Tigers Lakeville North wrestling expects to be competitive in several invitationals this season by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

It’s a challenge for most high school coaches to assemble a wrestling lineup that fills every weight class. Wrestlers come in different sizes and not necessarily the ones required. The Lakeville North team is blessed with talent in the middle weights, but not all of them can compete in those spots. “We have many good wrestlers around 138 and 152 (pounds),” co-head coach Paul Donner said. “We have to have some go down weight classes and some go up.” The Panthers have depth at each weight with some experience, thanks to a tenacious senior class along with a capable group of underclassmen. Leading the list of returning wrestlers is Anton Kalista, who finished sixth at the Class AAA state meet. This year, Kalista is hoping to return to state and bring a few of his teammates with him. Collin Degrammont, who is ranked No. 9 in the state at 106 pounds, and Colton Pasvogel, who is a two-time Section 1AAA third-place

finisher, hope to be on the list with Kalista. Dane Anderson, Lucas Westrich, Tristyn Hanson and Aaron Baker are back after gaining experience last season. Over the offseason, the Panthers had 16 wrestlers attend their wrestling camp. The Panthers finished fourth in their own 17-team invitational on Dec. 3, even with Kalista out of the lineup. Among their goals are to place in the top two at the Richfield Duals, Farmington Duals, Richfield Invite, Panther Duals, Veldman Invite and the Section 2AAA meet.

Gymnastics

Alexandria. Homan’s team features several experienced gymnasts. Ashey Myers qualified for state in 2010 and 2009, and Maddy Shinn was a key member of the 2010 team that finished fourth at state. Ashley Nowicki (floor) and Bree Flug (vault) return after being named all conference in their respective events. Rachel Okins is back after earning all conference honorable mention last year. Kylea Reisinger, Megan Lemley, Emma Johnson and newcomer Paige Banham should have something to offer this season in vault, floor, beam and bars. Homan feels the girls have a strong work ethic, good team chemistry, and a positive attitude. The biggest concern is keeping every one healthy. The team is aiming to return to state after a oneyear absence. “Our goal is for improve scores and record from last season, to win the conference and make it to state,” Homan said.

While longtime coach Milan Mader has retired from coaching gymnastics for Lakeville North, the team’s staff isn’t much different. Teri Homan has taken the reins as the Panther head coach after assisting since the 1995-96 season. During that stretch, the Panthers won multiple state championships and had multiple state appearances. Homan has been a high school coach since 1988 and Andy Rogers is at andy. spent time as a head coach in rogers@ecm-inc.com.

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Lakeville South’s Brianna Meier, No. 33, finds room to pass as Farmington’s Desiree Loftus, No. 13, and Isis Alexander, No. 3, collapse around her on Tuesday. The Cougars defeated Farmington 64-34 marking their third victory of the season while the Tigers dropped to 0-5.

Tiger wrestling returns several experienced grapplers Farmington wins first match in two years by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The Farmington wrestling team’s future is illuminated with several grapplers looking to bloom this season. The Tigers have struggled in the past earning team wins but are starting to show signs by capturing a win – their first in two years– last weekend. “Our strengths will be our youth and our lower weights,” head coach Chad Olson said. “We are young, but all of them have at least one season on the varsity mat.” The upper weights don’t have as much depth, but the Tigers should have a full

lineup. The Tigers have 16 returning letter winners. They include seniors Trevor Breezley, Tyler Engel, Brett Hoffman, Dakoda Louis-Dupay and Ridge Raddatz. In that group are eighthgrader Taylor Venz, who is currently ranked No. 8 at 106 pounds in Class AAA, and Kyle Benjamin, who was All Conference honorable mention last season. Olson feels the team will be more competitive in the conference duals and the section this season. “If we can stay healthy and fill our lineup, we have a chance to surprise some teams,” Olson said. The Tigers were defeated by Albert Lea, which is ranked No. 9 in Class AAA, and by No. 10 Anoka on Dec. 9.

On Saturday, the Tigers went to No. 11 Prior Lake and lost 54-16. The Tigers also faced Montgomery-Lonsdale, Le Center, winning 39-30 and lost to the No. 9 ranked team in the nation, Simley, 53-7. Venz went 4-0 over the weekend with a regular decision, a major decision, a technical fall and a fall. Gabbard went 3-2 in his first action of the season with his two losses coming against ranked wrestlers from Albert Lea and Prior Lake. The win against Montgomery Lonsdale, Le Center was the team’s first in two years. “We were tested this weekend with some really tough competition,” Olson said. “I told the guys in practice on Thursday,

we had to grind through four tough duals and if we could hold it together, we would have a chance against MLLC. They responded really well.”

Farmington gymnastics

took a few early tumbles. “Our weakness is definitely bars and beam,” coach Lynn Bauman said. “Our bars needs more polishing of the skills we have. Our beam routines our great, we just need to stay on the beam. ... We have lots of potential with this team, we just need to practice hard and clean up our routines.” The Tigers defeated Red Wing on Dec. 9, 133.275121.425. Lord had the highest scores for the team with 9.2 on the vault, 9.15 on the floor and 34.275 all around. Kathryn Beckett scored 9.05 on the vault, and Tahra Eckert secured a 33.475 all around.

The Tigers had their best gymnastics season in school history last year. Not only did Kiana Lord, Terra Klima and Nadia Lorencz qualifying for state, the Tigers also broke a team scoring record and finished second in Section 1AA. Lord is back after finishing 19th at state in all around. Lorencz returns and was ninth in the vault at state last year. The girls have high ex- Andy Rogers is at andy. pectations this season, but rogers@ecm-inc.com. like many teams, the girls


THISWEEK December 16, 2011

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Bingo event raises $1,600 for food shelf Farmington

District certifies $19 million levy Tax changes vary by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Changes to the school portion of Farmington property tax bills will vary under state legislative changes that had an impact on the district’s $19 million levy, certified Dec. 12. District estimates show the school portion of property taxes will increase by about $7 for a homesteaded property with a market value of $250,000. School taxes will increase by $21 for a $450,000-valued homestead property,

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and a $500,000 commercial property owner will see an increase of $28 on the school portion of the property taxes. All estimates assume a 3 percent drop in value between 2011 and 2012. Farmington School District Finance Director Carl Colmark said at the Board’s Dec. 12 meeting that the state’s conversion of the homestead credit to the homestead exclusion drove much of the tax changes. He said the Legislature balanced its budget with the exclusion, reducing the state’s budget by $260

million. “Money that otherwise might have come back to ‌ the counties to distribute back to property owners was kept by the state,â€? Colmark said. “It means that most property owners will have some incremental increases as a result.â€? Colmark said the state also has property tax refund programs available to taxpayers who qualify, and he recommended people who are interested to contact their tax professional. Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

Seniors

Members of the Farmington Food Shelf accept a check for $900 from Farmington Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Ed Schultz. With the addition of 50 turkeys donated to the food shelf, the Knights donated more than $1,600 in food and money raised during its recent Turkey Bingo event. Pictured are Mary Hanson, Gil Anderson, Audrey Rother, Dan The Rambling River Hurzer, Pat Anderson, Verlyn Johnson, Alleen Wicktor, Bill Mulvihill, Mary Langevin Center is located at 325 Oak and Ed Schultz. St. For information on trips, programs and other activities, call (651) 280-6970. Metro Dining Cards: Metro Dining Cards are on sale at the Rambling River Center for $22 per box. Recycling Association of Minnesota ous District 196 schools; Rosemount: and MRCI are collecting old strings of MRCI, 15191 Boulder Court; Merholiday lights, lighted figurines, extenchants Bank; The Pond; sion cords and electrical cords removed Community of Hope The Lakeville Senior from the appliances for its RecyChurch; Vermillion Bank; Center is located at 20732 cle Your Holidays proFluegel’s Farm, Garden & Holt Ave. Senior center ingram. Pet; Sterling State Bank; quiries can be directed to The material will Rosemount Community Linda Walter, senior coorbe collected from the Center; Alliance Educa- dinator, at (952) 985-4622 bins, sorted and retion Center; Starbucks; or lwalter@lakevillemn.gov. cycled by employees of Shenanigans Pub; First MRCI, a leading vocaState Bank of Rose- Lunch Bunch to meet tional services provider mount; Apple Valley: for adults with disabiliWestern Service Center-Social at Green Mill The Lakeville Senior ties in Minnesota. This Services Office; Wings Financial; TranCenter’s “Lunch Bunch� program provides meani n g f u l sition Plus; Burnsville: Apothecary; work for MRCI employees and an op- Eagan: Coopers Restaurant; USA Nails; will meet at 11:30 a.m. portunity for the public to help the en- Farmington: Meadowview Elementary- Thursday, Dec. 29, at Green Mill in Lakeville. Transporvironment by keeping those nonfunc- Community Education, Round Bank. tional holiday lights out of the waste For more information, contact Bry- tation on own. Sign up if stream. an at (952) 290-1000 or Nancy at (651) you plan to attend. Receptacle bins are available at: Vari- 423-8900.

Farmington seniors Hawaii land & cruise

Rosemount organization to recycle strings of holiday lights this season

Lakeville seniors

is this winter This Feb. 23 to March 4, 2012, tour includes a twonight stay on Waikiki Beach with a half-day sightseeing tour of Honolulu and Pearl Harbor, along with a visit to the Arizona Memorial. Then board NCL America’s Pride of America for a seven-day cruise around the Hawaiian Islands. Prices start at $2,959.

New York City tour planned in September This Sept. 6-11, 2012, tour includes two Broadway shows, guided tours of Ground Zero, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Greenwich Village, Wall Street, Metropolitan Museum and more. Cost is $2,360 per person, based on double occupancy. Call the senior center for more information.

Scandinavia-Baltic Sea cruise Fly to Copenhagen and sail round-trip to St. Petersburg. Trip dates: May 10-23, 2012. Prices start at $4,199 per person, based on double occupancy.

Paris to Normandy’s landing A trip to Paris, Normandy and other French locations is planned Oct. 29 to Nov. 6, 2012. Cost is $4,199 per person based on double occupancy.

Watercolor classes A four-class series on watercolor techniques will be offered from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, beginning Jan. 5. Minimum class size is four. Cost is $10 per class. A 50 percent discount will be given on the fourth class for those signed up for the other three classes. Sign up by Dec. 27.

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Farmington schools likely to retain German School Board cites support as reason for keeping the language program, despite weak enrollment by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Despite weak enrollment numbers, the Farmington School District will likely retain its German language program for now. Farmington School Board members on Monday tabled any action until Jan. 23 regarding a proposal to cut the program after discussing the merits of language and German program improvements. This is the second time in as many years the district has considered dropping German from its course offerings. Teaching and Learning Director Caleb DrexlerBooth proposed the program’s phaseout by the 2016-17 school year, citing a five-year downward trend in enrollment and emphasizing the importance of maintaining district resources. According to the district, since the 2006-07 school year German class enrollments

have declined from 290 students to 68, although this school year 13 more students are taking the class compared with last year. No students are taking German II currently; there is one student in German IV, and two are taking German V. Drexler-Booth cited a Community Education survey of 481 residents that indicated strong support for world language offerings in schools. Of those respondents, 49 percent said world language classes should be offered in elementary schools, and 25 percent supported starting foreign language education in preschool. He added that 68 percent of the people surveyed said middle school students should be required to take world language and 74 percent surveyed said world languages should be a requirement at the high school level. “The discussion tonight is

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Farmington School District German instructor Cheryl Wason, surrounded by supporters, relaxed and laughed after Farmington School Board members indicated reluctance to cut the German program during a Dec. 12 meeting. not because of the data, but because of the enrollment trends we’re seeing in the district,� he said. “We’re faced with how do we maintain the district’s resources.� Board Member Julie Singewald said she would like to see comparative data from other district courses.

“I’d like to know to what extent our district is doing the same thing essentially in other areas,� she said. “I want some more information before I make any decision.� Drexler-Booth said 1,347 students in grades eight through 12 are taking a world language, and 71

percent of them are taking Spanish. Board Member Tim Burke said although there are fewer students taking German, there is still an increase from last year. “We don’t want to be a district with only two foreign languages,� Burke said. �We’re one of the bigger districts in the state. To say we can’t support three languages, whatever they are, we don’t want to go there.� Board Member Julie McKnight said she can’t support cutting the program unless there’s been due process. Acting Chair Brian Treakle suggested finding creative ways to keep offering German to Farmington students, including a possibility of partnering with a neighboring district to offer distance learning. Farmington High School German teacher Cheryl Wason encouraged the board to retain the program. She gave an enthusiastic

presentation that focused on the successes of her former German students, whom she referred to as “stars.� She described the district as “in transition,� and said she had raised the standards in the German class since starting in Farmington four years ago. She said the program has lost numbers, but they have been lost for the “correct reason.� She said she is now “jazzed� because she has 48 students who are motivated and want to learn. McKnight said Wason has “raised the bar� and would like to see those principles duplicated. “I don’t want to cut the program that has taken strides forward,� she said. The board will further review options for the German program at its Jan. 23 meeting. Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

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Toys for Town requests set new record; donations fall Police Chief Brian Lindquist: ‘There is no option for failure’ by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

A record number of Farmington children are relying on Toys for Town to help make their Christmas bright, but donations are far below last year’s levels. This year, 91 families with 251 children have signed up for the program, which relies on volunteers and donations to bring new toys and a holiday meal to those in need, said Farmington Police Chief Brian Lindquist. In contrast, last year Toys for Town helped 87 families and 205 children, according to Farmington police. “That’s just about a 20 percent increase in kids ‌ and we’re way down in

donations compared to last year,� Lindquist said. “We’re probably at a quarter of what we had (for donations) at this time last year.� Lindquist attributed the record-setting number of registrations to more people suffering job loss and financial struggles in the tighter economy. He said the department expects to be short of gifts, especially for children ages 10 to 14, and encourages those who are able to donate new toys or money to the program. “We’ll be taking donations all week until the last minute,� Lindquist said of Toys for Town program, which specifically helps families in Farmington. He said if donations fall short of the need, they will have to reduce the number of toys each child receives. “There will have to be an adjustment if I don’t have enough,� Lindquist said.

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This Toys for Town collection box at Savers Choice in Farmington was empty as shoppers passed by Monday, just days before the toy drive ends. However, he added, the department is committed to continuing the program started in the 1990s by thenChief Dan Siebenaler. “There is no option to fail,� Lindquist said. “We will always continue on.� All are invited to the 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, wrapping party, where all toys will be wrapped and

made ready for delivery. Participants are encouraged to bring their own scissors, and donations of tape and wrapping paper are also appreciated. “This is the first year in many years that we had to go out and buy wrapping paper,� Lindquist said. “Several years ago, someone showed up with boxes

of wrapping paper and it carried us over for years.� Every family with children in the program also receives a turkey dinner that includes the bird, stuffing, vegetables, milk and dessert. The meal is made possible with the help of the Farmington Savers store, which gives Toys for Town a discount on purchasing the food. Lindquist estimated food will cost about $4,000 this year. Toys for Town also depends on continued generosity, as exemplified by Farmington High School students in the Tiger Leadership Club who have consistently held fundraisers for the program. The Farmington Sno-Tigers, a snowmobile group, is another consistent contributor, as is the Farmington American Legion Post 189 family. “Over the years, we’ve

had some sizable $100 checks from some residents, too,� said Marjie Boese, administrative secretary for the Farmington police. One year, a mystery donor gave $500 to Toys for Town. The Farmington Masons volunteers pick up the food delivery and bring it to the school where the food is sorted into grocery bags. Lindquist said the community has always rallied around Toys for Town because the donations stay local. For Farmington police, the project allows officers to enjoy participating in an uplifting community event. “Rarely does this job allow you to have an event that puts a smile on your face,� Lindquist said, “but this is one of them that sort of reenergizes you for the next 11 months.� Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

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PUBLIC NOTICE District 194 ELECTION FILING NOTICE

Agendas District 194 School Board Following is the agenda for the 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, study session of the District 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. Discussion a. BoardBook Training b. Board Officer Positions c. Strategic Visioning 3. Additions to the Agenda 4. Adjournment

PUBLIC NOTICE New Market Township Notice of Filing Dates and Offices for ANNUAL TOWNSHIP ELECTIONS Notice is hereby given to qualified voters of New Market Township, Scott County, Minnesota that filing for the Annual Township Election to be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, will be accepted for the following offices. Two (2) Supervisors for a three (3) year term. One (1) Supervisor for a two (2) year term. One (1) Clerk for a two (2) year term. Affidavit of Candidacy will be accepted at the Township Hall, 8950 230th St E Lakeville, Mn 55044 by appointment with the Town Clerk. Phone 952 461 2333. Filings will be held for a two week period beginning Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 8:00 AM and ending Tuesday, January 17, 2012. The filing fee is $2.00. LeRoy Clausen, Clerk New Market Township Published in the Lakeville Times Friday December 16, and 23, 2011 2850100 12/16-12/23/11

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This is a summary of the Independent School District No.194 Regular School Board Meeting on Tues, November 22, 2011 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 except Jim Skelly. Public comment: Eric Smith, Holly Ryan and Sheri Sergent from KTMS Program and students demonstrated with their program training dogs; Rob Arnold, 17715 Kettering Trail shared concern for class sizes and how hard teachers work; Randy Pronschinske, 9885 Upper 173rd Ct - compared contracts between districts; Ken Williams EML honored Chair Keliher's request to not discuss negotiation issues; Jessie Schueller, former student, shared his experiences with his teachers; Dan Nelson, 19520 Oak Grove Ave, offered suggestions regarding teacher contract settlement. Consent agenda items approved: minutes of the meetings on November 8 and 9; resignations, leave of absence requests, employment recommendations; payment of bills and claims subject to annual audit; wire transfers and investments as presented; MSHSL resolution; donations and fieldtrips. Reports presented: Summer school; proposed 2012 property tax levy; technology plan & vision update. Recommended actions approved: 2013-14 alternative facilities review & comment; alt facilities resolution of intent to issue debt; consideration of a demographic study; CLE re-purposing. Adjournment at 10:42 p.m. __________________________________ This is a summary of the Independent School District No. 194 Special Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 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 5:05 p.m. All board members and cabinet members were present. Discussion topics: Technology vision and planning report; Personnel board committee. Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. __________________________________ This is a summary of the Independent School District No. 194 Board of Education Tax Levy Meeting on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 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 cabinet members were present except Roz Peterson and Lisa Snyder. Discussion was held following presentation on 2011 payable 2012 tax levy. Meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m. 2853395 12/16/11

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TOWN OF EUREKA Affidavits of candidacy for the Eureka Township Annual Election to be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 will be accepted by the Town Clerk Tuesday, January 3, 2012 until Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 5pm. The office to be elected: Supervisor position #3 for a 3 year term Supervisor position #4 for a 3 year term Eureka Town Hall: 25043 Cedar Ave, Farmington, MN 55024. Office hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm (952) 469-3736. Nanett Sandstrom Clerk/ Treasurer December 16, 2011 2851498 12/16-12/23/11

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