Lakeland College head baseball coach Michael Bachar has announced the program's 2012 spring training baseball camp dates. On Feb. 19, the Muskies will welcome all students, grades 7-12, to the Lakeland College campus to take part in their annual camp.

The day will consist of two sessions: A pitching/catching session from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., and a hitting session from 1-4 p.m. The cost for each session, pitching or hitting, is $50, however, campers can participate in both sessions for $75 total.

The pitching/catching session provides campers with mechanics, throwing off a mound and proper arm care. The hitting session is designed for campers to work on their technique, drills and approach to hitting.

For those who choose to participate in both sessions, pizza will be available for lunch.

"I'm excited to host my sixth consecutive camp at Lakeland College," said Bachar. "We've had great turnouts in the past and I expect this year to be more of the same. My coaching staff enjoys working with the campers and teaching the same fundamentals that we instill in our players."
For more information or to register, contact Bachar at 920-565-1411 or email bacharma@lakeland.edu.

The Muskies will take nine athletes to compete in the one-day meet. Senior Joey Salazar will highlight a talented team of sprinters, while Ryan Graves will compete in the 3000- and 5000-meter races and freshman Dylan Grimsrud will compete in the 400- and 800-meter contests.

Lakeland returns to the track on Saturday, Feb. 18, as the Muskies take part in the UW-Stevens Point Eastbay Invitational in Stevens Point, Wis. Events are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m.

To see what Lakeland head coach Peter Hahm expects from the first meet, click here.

The Muskies will be led by senior sprinter Joey Salazar (Beaver Dam, Wis.), who will compete in the 55-meter dash as well as the 200 and the 4 x 200 meter relay, and junior distance runner Ryan Graves (Munising, Mich.), who hopes to make impact in the 3000- and 5000-meter races.

Lakeland will be asking newcomers Dylan Grimsrud (Sheboygan, Wis.), Yaphay Harvey (Milwaukee, Wis.) and Patrick Johnson (Pontiac, Mich.) to bring some added depth and experience from the high school ranks to help solidify the team.

The women's track team has no returners competing in the indoor season, so junior Vashia Gordon (Green Bay, Wis.) leads a young group of talented freshmen in Veronica Lau (Germantown, Wis.) and Danielle Holzer (Plymouth, Wis.).

The Muskies will have six athletes making their collegiate debut this season, and Hahm hopes that their high school experience will translate into collegiate success.

Lakeland opens the track season with a trip to Platteville, Wis., where the Muskies will compete in the UW-Platteville Indoor meet on Feb. 11. On Feb. 18, the Muskies will take part in the UW-Stevens Point Eastbay Invitational, before taking part in the Northern Athletics Conference Indoor Championships at Carthage College on Feb. 25. Lakeland will also take part in three outdoor meets in April before closing the season with the NAC Outdoor Championships at Concordia University Chicago, May 4-5.

To see what Hahm expects this season, click here.

Eighth-year head coach Chad Buchmann has the team working hard to earn its sixth-straight bid to the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament. Last year, Buchmann led the Muskies with a fifth-place finish in the NAC with a 14-10 record, 15-26 overall.

Four All-NAC players return to the lineup this season including senior Leah Sheahan, juniors Heather Haeflinger and Jenny LaLuzerne and sophomore Sammy Rieder. LaLuzerne returns as the team's leading hitter with a .424 batting average and a .586 slugging percentage.

Sheahan led the team in runs scored (31) and posted a .330 batting average, while Haeflinger led the team in stolen bases (13) and was second on the team in hitting (.355).

The Muskies were second in the NAC in in triples (11), third in doubles (80) and fourth in home runs (16).

Buchmann is nearing the college's all-time wins record and needs 19 wins to surpass the record of 164 wins set by former head coach and current director of athletics Jane Bouche.

See what Buchmann has the team working on in the early-season practices: http://youtu.be/7pSlsR037Kg

See what Sheahan has in store for her senior year: http://youtu.be/lEKt5R8xlGI

Concordia University Wisconsin, Knox College, Maranatha Baptist Bible College and the Milwaukee School of Engineering will venture to Lakeland and join the host Muskies in hopes of winning the team and individual NWA championship titles.

Lakeland has claimed the last four NWA team titles and has its sights set on earning its fifth straight. Last year, senior Miguel Luis and junior Ryan Renon earned individual titles at the 174- and 165-pound weight class, respectively.

Competition begins at 9 a.m. and doors open to the public at 8:15 a.m. Admission to the tournament is $5 for all ages.

Lakeland will be live streaming video of the championship matches starting at approximately 1 p.m. You can view it here: http://lakeland.edu/Athletics/muskies_live.asp .

Fans can also follow live updates throughout the day through Track Wrestling: http://www.trackwrestling.com/opentournaments/VerifyPassword.jsp?tournamentId=55076

Vercauteren, who competed at the 242-pound weight class in the Teen Division, lifted a total of 1,480 pounds, including 600 pounds in squat, 501 pounds in the dead lift and a state-record 380 pounds in the bench press.

Distinct from weightlifting, a sport made up of two lifts, powerlifting consists of three lifts: the squat, bench press and deadlift. Competitors get three attempts at each discipline with the highest lift counting towards the total.

The USAPL is a drug-free powerlifting organization that is a member of the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF), the governing body of powerlifting internationally. The IPF is comprised of member federations from eighty-three countries on six continents.

Vercauteren became interested in the sport in high school after realizing the importance for strength and mass on the football field.

"I've always wanted to be strong," said Vercauteren. "I remember watching the 1998 World's Strongest Man competition and wanting to be like that, so I started to get active in the sport and its stuck with me ever since."

Vercauteren was a senior in high school at his first competition and by the time he was ready for his second, he had invested in a squat suit and knee wraps. While there, he met Matt Gunville, one of Wisconsin's best raw lifters at the 242-pound class and a 2002 Lakeland College graduate.

"It was by chance that I met Matt," said Vercauteren. "He's been helping me out ever since and spends a lot of his own personal time training me. If it wasn't for Matt, I wouldn't still be in powerlifting."

The 6-foot-1 powerlifter will compete in his last Teen Division meet this June at the Badger Open Meet in Neenah, Wis. Vercauteren hopes to break the teen squat record of 625 pounds, extend his bench record to well-over 400 pounds, break the total weight record and even take a shot at the dead lift record, all before he turns 20-years-old on July 13.

"I'm not concerned with where I place," said Vercauteren. "I look to break records and always strive for personal bests."

Junior Jake Schwarz and junior Leah Eisner have been named the college's Muskies of the Week for their performances in action last week. Read about their success below.

Jake Schwarz

Junior Jake Schwarz garnered Muskie of the Week honors for the fourth time this season after helping the Lakeland College men's basketball team stay in the race for a Northern Athletics Conference North Division championship.

Schwarz averaged a double-double for the week, including 29 points per game on 18-for-34 shooting and 11 rebounds per game. He scored game-highs in both the Muskies' games last week, including 32 points and 12 rebounds in a 101-92 win over Benedictine University on Feb. 4.

On Jan. 31, the 6-foot-5 forward scored 26 points and recorded 10 rebounds in an 86-81 loss to rival Edgewood College. Schwarz, who leads the NAC in free throw percentage (88.9) and is 11th in the nation, hit 18-of-19 free throws.

The Sheboygan, Wis., has recorded eight double-doubles this season and leads the NAC in points per game (25.1), points (528) and defensive rebounds (147). Nationally, he ranks sixth in scoring and 3-point field goal percentage (48.3).

For his efforts last week, Schwarz was named NAC men's basketball student-athlete of the week for the fifth time this season.

See what Schwarz says about his performances last week: http://youtu.be/5BdUXhJ9HGo

Schwarz is majoring in business management and marketing and minoring in resort management.

Here's a look into Jake's personality:

Favorites:

TV: "Chappelle Show"
Movie: "Law Abiding Citizen"
Music: Rap

Q. What has been your proudest basketball moment?
A: Scoring over 1,000 career points.

Q: Kobe Bryant or LeBron James?
A: Dwight Howard.

Q: It's almost NAC Tournament time, what's your favorite part about the tournament?
A: The upsets.

Q: What has been the best job you've ever had?
A: Working for the family business.

Leah Eisner

Sophomore Leah Eisner garnered Muskie of the Week honors for the second time this season after two solid performances in crucial Northern Athletics Conference games.

The 6-foot-1 center was one of four players to score in double figures against Wisconsin Lutheran College. Her 10 points and seven rebounds were a big reason the Muskies was able to hand the Warriors their first conference loss of the season. On Saturday against Benedictine, Eisner scored 10 points, all in the second half, including six consecutive points that gave the Muskies the lead.

The Stevens Point, Wis., native averaged 10 points and five rebounds in two games, while shooting 57.1 percent (8-for-14) from the field and hitting all four of her free throw attempts.

Eisner is majoring in criminal justice.

See what Eisner says about her performance: http://youtu.be/h0I2D0Gtf34

Here's a look into Leah's personality:

Favorites:
TV: "Law and Order"
Movie: "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry"
Music: Country and rap

Q: What's been your most memorable moment this season?
A: Beating the top competition in the conference and the Florida trip.

Q: What is the most exciting part about the NAC tournament?
A: The chance to make it to the NCAA tournament and play spoiler.

Q: Who has influenced your game the most in your life?
A: My grandpa.

Q: Which coach would win in a game of knockout and why?
A: Coach Fett, because she has the best shot and she shoots the most in practice.

Lakeland hosts the Falcons of Concordia University Wisconsin on Wednesday in a 7 p.m. dual. The team will honor its two seniors, Robby Frias and Miguel Luis, as well as junior Ryan Renon for their dedication to the wrestling program.

Lakeland dropped a 27-15 decision to the Milwaukee School of Engineering in NWA action on Feb. 3. Earning decisions for the Muskies were Frias, Luis, Renon and sophomore Grant Franson.

The Muskies hope to carry a NWA dual win over Concordia, Wis., as the team prepares to make a run at its fifth-straight team win at the NWA Tournament. This year's tournament is hosted by Lakeland.

Schwarz garnered the award after averaging a double-double, including 29 points per game on 18-for-34 shooting and 11 rebounds per game. He scored game-highs in both the Muskies' games last week, including 32 points and 12 rebounds in a 101-92 win over Benedictine University on Feb. 4.

The Sheboygan, Wis., native finished 18-for-19 from the free throw line and led the Lakeland College men's basketball team to a 1-1 mark in last week's play and will look to help lead the team past Concordia University Wisconsin on Wednesday night.

The 6-foot-5 forward has tallied eight double-doubles this season, which ranks 41st nationally. He is the nation's sixth leading scorer (25.1), is sixth in the nation in 3-point field goal percentage (48.3) and is 11th in free throw percentage (88.9).

Schwarz has scored 1,451 points and currently sits at 11th all-time on Lakeland's career scoring list.

"I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with everyone at Lakeland and take the programs to the next step," said Galla. "I look forward to taking over both programs and establishing them as top contenders in Division III, as well as in the conference."

At Central Methodist, Galla helped established the women's program as a competitor, taking the Lady Eagles from a 3-12-3 overall mark in the 2010-11 season to a 14-3-2 record in the 2011-12 season. He led the Lady Eagles to a 4-2-1 record in the Heart of America Athletic Conference and a No. 3 seed in the HAAC Tournament.

Galla brings seven years of coaching experience at various club soccer teams in Missouri. He served as head coach for the Columbia Pride U-18 Boys' team and an assistant coach for the 1996 Girl's Olympic Development Program (ODP) team. Gala holds his USSF "D" License, and in June 2010 he earned his NSCAA National Diploma.

A native of St. Charles, Mo., Gala was a four-year letter winner at William Woods University in Fulton, Mo., and was the backbone of the Owls' defense.

"Adam has a great mix of collegiate and club experience that will serve him well as he leads our programs," said Lakeland athletic director Jane Bouche. "He helped turn the women's program around at Central Methodist, and now we give him the reins of our programs as we look to make a move in our conference."

At Lakeland, Galla inherits a women's program that has struggled over the past three seasons, including a 5-14 overall mark last season, including 4-8 in the Northern Athletics Conference. The Muskies haven't had a winning record since the 2008 season and haven't made post-season play since the NAC's inaugural season in 2006.

On the men's side, Galla takes over a team that is on the steady rise. The Muskies finished last season with a 5-4-2 NAC record, 8-7-5 overall and just missed post-season play. Lakeland looks to return to the NAC Tournament after a two-year hiatus.

Galla earned his master's degree of education from Central Methodist in 2011 and earned a bachelors in social work from William Woods in 2007.

"I am thankful for the opportunity to be part of the Lakeland community and I am ready to get started," said Galla.

Three Lakeland College faculty members will combine their talents in a unique collaboration, highlighting the college's third annual Mosaic Concert on Thursday, Feb. 16.

The Mosaic Concert allows students and faculty members from each of the departments within the college's Creative Arts Division an opportunity to perform or show their work. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Bradley Theatre. It is free and open to the public.

Previous mosaic concerts have featured collaborations involving students, but this program will see faculty members from three disciplines - Associate Professor of Music Arthur Johnson, Associate Professor of Art Bill Weidner and Assistant Professor of Writing Nate Lowe - perform a collaborative work.

Weidner gave one of his recent paintings, "The Edge of Evolution," a 30-inch by 22-inch acrylic on illustration board, to Johnson, who composed an original, four-and-a-half-minute work for solo piano based on his interpretation of Weidner's work. Then it was Lowe's turn, and he's written a narrative based on Weidner's painting and Johnson's music.

At the Feb. 16 concert, the audience will see the painting for a few minutes, and then Johnson will play his piece, followed by Lowe reading his piece.

Weidner

Weidner initially proposed the idea for the collaboration. It's the first venture of its kind for all three, and they're enjoying the flow of creative energy.

"When I first heard Arthur perform his completed composition, I was stunned with the rich complexity and effort he put into this work," Weidner said. "It has such a broad range of feelings that I had to immediately ask him, 'Did you really base that piece on my painting?' It is the highest compliment anyone has ever paid to my artwork in my life. I could barely hold back my tears."

Johnson, a noted scholar and performer of improvisational music, said composing music based on an image was a refreshing challenge.

"I started the process by writing down my thoughts about the painting - what did I see in the painting, and how might that be reflected in music? What moods did I get from the painting?" Johnson said.

Johnson

"The answers to these questions dictated the instrumentation, tempo, thematic material, texture and other expressive elements. I saw extremely focused lines and edges in the painting, so I thought that translated into a melody and an accompaniment with lots of staccato and little pedal.

"To me, the painting had an overall lightness to it, but also a taste of sobriety, and I tried to capture these two moods proportionately while also depicting the many other moods and meanings I got from the painting."

Lowe said his writing strikes a balance between what he's seeing in Weidner's painting and hearing in Johnson's music.

"The images, lines, space, and color in the artwork have triggered particular associations in me, little windows through which I can access the world as I've experienced it," Lowe said. "But, then, another layer (of music) offers space, tempo, notes and motion that creates another set of associations.

Lowe

"So far, the art is pushing the content for me while the music is offering particular tones; in other words, the art is what I'm seeing, and the music is how I'm seeing it."

Lowe said he isn't merely transcribing what is being said by the art/music, he's adding his own take to the creative mix.

"There are three voices here, which means there are at least three stories," Lowe said. "And while one thing has maybe inspired another, and there may be tangible connections between them, the unifying voice and story is that of the creative process itself, not of any one individual piece of art within it."

The three faculty members hope to offer the audience a glimpse inside the creative process.

"Hopefully, if Bill, Arthur and I have offered them inspired work, audience members will take with them notes, images and words that will stick to them when they go on with their lives," Lowe said.

This year's effort is setting in motion ideas for more collaboration next year. Johnson and Weidner have discussed reversing their roles, with Weidner painting a work based on Johnson's music.

The concert's program also includes:

• The Lakeland band performing "Variations on America" by Charles Ives/William Schuman and "The Big Cage," a piece by famed circus music composer Karl L. King.
• Theatre students performing Genesis 1.
• A reading of "The Really Bad Word," by Lakeland writing student Alan Fairchild.
• Vocal music from Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" and Rossini's "La Cenerentola" performed by students Fabian Qamar, Kristal Klemme, Stephanie Wasmer and Cody Linder.
• The Schilcutt Handbell Ensemble performing an arrangement by Lakeland Professor of Music Janet L. Herrick of music by the rock group Queen, including "We Will Rock You," "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Another One Bites the Dust."

"The Mosaic Concert is a collaboration of the departments within the Creative Arts Division," said Russell Pettitt, a member of the division and director of bands. "This is a great opportunity for our division to showcase the fine work of our students and faculty, including talented artists, composers, actors, musicians and writers."

Last week, the Muskies extended their win streak to five games, going 2-0. On Wednesday, Lakeland handed Wisconsin Lutheran College its first conference loss of the season, 77-62. Lakeland was led offensively by Jessica Genke (Kiel, Wis.) who had 14 points and seven rebounds, while Dana Henrichs (Fall Creek, Wis.) added 13 points to pace the Muskies.

On Saturday, the Muskies erased a 19-point deficit to defeat Benedictine University, 57-55. Becca Tilleman (Green Bay, Wis.), Leah Eisner (Stevens Point, Wis.) and Henrichs each scored 10 points and Genke grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the team.

The Muskies enter the week two games ahead of Marian University for third place in the NAC North and will be looking to solidify that spot as teams begin to look toward the conference tournament in late February.

Lakeland's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will be hosting a "Pink Out" on Saturday. To read about the Muskies effort to raise awareness for breast cancer, click here.

To see what head coach Lindsey Vande Hoef believes are the keys to victory this week, click here.

Last week, Lakeland traveled to Marquette University in Milwaukee to take part in the Midwest 10 play day. The Muskies finished the day 2-4, losing to No. 1 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, No. 22 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, No. 14 Northern Illinois University and Illinois State University. Their two victories came against Iowa State and Ball State.

Freshman Alec Redlich (Wauwatosa, Wis.) led the Muskies offense with a tournament-best 58 kills, while fellow freshman Braden Woods (Downers Grove, Ill.) added 39 kills. Senior Andrew Cheever (Greenfield, Wis.) led Lakeland's defense with 48 digs.

For full results, stats and a tournament recap, click here.

To see what Lakeland head coach Joe Julkowski believes his team needs to improve, click here.

The 16-5 Muskies used a 101-92 win in over Benedictine University in cross-division play on Feb. 4 to stay in the North Division race and now heads to North leader Concordia University Wisconsin on Wednesday for one of the biggest games of the season.

The Muskies and Falcons tipoff at 7 p.m. in the R. John Buuck Field House in Mequon, Wis. Live stats and video are available for Wednesday's game. Live stats can be found here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/46422793/XLIVE.HTM and video streaming can be found here: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/cuw-falcons .

In their first meeting this season, Concordia, Wis., pulled out a narrow 70-69 win over the Muskies.

On Saturday, Lakeland enters the Pink Zone and honors its seniors against rival Marian University in a double header with the women's team. Game times are 2 p.m. for the women and 4:15 for the men in the Moose and Dona Woltzen Gymnasium.

Lakeland College will be hosting a "Pink Out" on Saturday, Feb. 11, as the men's and women's basketball teams, in association with the Lakeland Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), join over 1,800 participants across the nation to raise money and awareness for breast cancer.

The fans, players and officials will be donning pink as part of the "Play 4Kay" initiative, which is committed to being a part of finding an answer in the fight against women's cancers. Nationally, the 2012 "Play 4Kay" initiative is February 10-20. Kay Yow, a Hall of Fame women's basketball coach at North Carolina State for the U.S. Olympic team, was diagnosed with breast cancer and led a national campaign against the disease. She died in 2009.

At Lakeland, the "Pink Out" centers on the basketball doubleheader against Marian University at 2 and 4:15 p.m. in the Moose and Dona Woltzen Gymnasium.

SAAC has collected several raffle prizes, pink face paint will be available, along with pink t-shirts, pink cupcakes and information designed to increase breast cancer awareness.

SAAC members will also be asking for fans to join in the "3-point shoot for a cure" initiative. Fans are invited to pledge money for every 3-pointer made in the two games.

All proceeds from Lakeland's "Pink Out" will be donated to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, a charitable organization committed to raising money for scientific cancer research, assisting the underserved and unifying people for a common cause.

Members of Lakeland's women's basketball team will wear pink t-shirts during pre-game warm-ups. Coaches will wear pink, and the game officials will use pink whistles.

The Lakeland College athletics website will also turn pink beginning Monday, Feb. 6, through Sunday, Feb. 12. Lakeland has a team page set up so fans can make a donation to help support the cause. It can be accessed here.

The Kay Yow Cancer Fund was officially founded on Dec. 3, 2007, and has raised more than $1.3 million for scientific research focused on women's cancers. Kay Yow's goal was to one day raise $5 million through the "Play 4Kay" initiative. This year's goal is $1 million and everyone can help.

Click here to see what SAAC faculty adviser Lindsey Vande Hoef has to say about this year's event.

"I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with everyone at Lakeland and take the programs to the next step," said Galla. "I look forward to taking over both programs and establishing them as top contenders in Division III, as well as in the conference."

At Central Methodist, Galla helped established the women's program as a competitor, taking the Lady Eagles from a 3-12-3 overall mark in the 2010-11 season to a 14-3-2 record in the 2011-12 season. He led the Lady Eagles to a 4-2-1 record in the Heart of America Athletic Conference and a No. 3 seed in the HAAC Tournament.

Galla brings seven years of coaching experience at various club soccer teams in Missouri. He served as head coach for the Columbia Pride U-18 Boys' team and an assistant coach for the 1996 Girl's Olympic Development Program (ODP) team. Gala holds his USSF "D" License, and in June 2010 he earned his NSCAA National Diploma.

A native of St. Charles, Mo., Gala was a four-year letter winner at William Woods University in Fulton, Mo., and was the backbone of the Owls' defense.

"Adam has a great mix of collegiate and club experience that will serve him well as he leads our programs," said Lakeland athletic director Jane Bouche. "He helped turn the women's program around at Central Methodist, and now we give him the reins of our programs as we look to make a move in our conference."

At Lakeland, Galla inherits a women's program that has struggled over the past three seasons, including a 5-14 overall mark last season, including 4-8 in the Northern Athletics Conference. The Muskies haven't had a winning record since the 2008 season and haven't made post-season play since the NAC's inaugural season in 2006.

On the men's side, Galla takes over a team that is on the steady rise. The Muskies finished last season with a 5-4-2 NAC record, 8-7-5 overall and just missed post-season play. Lakeland looks to return to the NAC Tournament after a two-year hiatus.

Galla earned his master's degree of education from Central Methodist in 2011 and earned a bachelors in social work from William Woods in 2007.

"I am thankful for the opportunity to be part of the Lakeland community and I am ready to get started," said Galla.

Lakeland College women's basketball junior forward Becky Mayo has been named District 6 CoSIDA First Team Academic All-America.

The Gladstone, Mich., native has been a major reason for the Muskies success this season, and she has also had great success in the classroom. Mayo averages 12.3 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, both second on the team, while maintaining a 4.0 grade point average as an accounting major.

Mayo has two double-doubles this season and has scored in double figures in 13 of 19 contests. She is shooting 41.8 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from the 3-point line.

"Becky is a great example of what we want our women to strive for," said Lakeland head coach Lindsey Vande Hoef. "Becky has done so much on the court and is an outstanding student in the classroom as well. We hold academics in high regard and this is a terrific honor for not only an excellent athlete, but a great student as well."

With her selection, Mayo is also eligible to become a CoSIDA Academic All-American at season's end.

In this March 23, 2009 file photo, mayoral
candidates Terry Van Akkeren, right, and
Bob Ryan, left, speak at the Elks Club
during a forum. The two will debate next
Thursday at the Weill Center.
Photo by Gary C. Klein/The Sheboygan Press

Sheboygan Mayor Bob Ryan and challenger Terry Van Akkeren will meet for an evening of discussion about Sheboygan's future on Thursday, Feb. 9, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Weill Center in downtown Sheboygan.

Ryan and Van Akkeren face one another in Sheboygan's mayoral election on Tuesday, Feb. 21.

Rick Dodgson, assistant professor of history at Lakeland, will moderate the interactive evening, which will include questions from audience members. The event is free and open to the public. The Sheboygan Press will live stream the event on its website, www.sheboyganpress.com, and WSCS will record the event for multiple airings.

"The primary debate involved eight candidates and meant a more structured evening, although we received a lot of feedback from voters that they learned a lot about the candidates," Dodgson said. "This event will allow voters to ask their questions, and we'll listen to the remaining two candidates engage in a genuine discussion about topics that are important to Sheboygan voters.

"We're happy to be partnering with The Sheboygan Press in one of Sheboygan's truly special venues to offer this opportunity for Sheboygan residents to get involved and become better informed."

Tonight, the Lakeland College women's basketball team travels to Milwaukee, Wis., as the Muskies face Northern Athletics Conference North Division leading Wisconsin Lutheran College.

The Warriors are undefeated in NAC play and have already secured a spot in the conference tournament. The Muskies are looking to keep pace and solidify their standing in the North Division.

Live video will be available via the Wisconsin Lutheran website here.

Live stats can be found here.

Seniors Josh Regal and Andy Cheever have been named the college's Muskie of the Week for their performances in action last week. Read about their success below.

Josh Regal

Senior Josh Regal garnered Muskie of the Week honors after helping lead the Lakeland College men's basketball team to a 2-0 record last week, part of the team's current four-game win streak.

Regal averaged 16 points per game on 12-for-16 shooting last week, including 6-for-8 from 3-point range. He scored 20 points and dished out seven assists in a convincing 95-62 win over the Milwaukee School of Engineering on Jan. 28.

The 5-foot-10 guard scored 12 points and recorded six assists as the team completed a season sweep of Maranatha Baptist Bible College on Jan. 24. His six assists in the 94-65 win moved him into second all-time in career assists (473).

The Suring, Wis., native leads the NAC in assists (124) and steals (45), is fifth in 3-point field goal percentage (44.9), is sixth in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.6) and ninth in free throw percentage (77.3).

Regal is seventh in the nation in assists per game (6.5) and is 29th in assist-to-turnover ratio.

See what Regal has to say about his success: http://youtu.be/jGWzOJUg-RI

Regal is majoring in business management and minoring in sports management.

Here's a look into Josh's personality:

Favorites:

TV: "The Office"
Movie: "The Mighty Ducks Series"
Music: Anything

Q. What has been your favorite basketball memory?
A: Going to the WIAA State Tournament in High School.

Q: What's your go-to shot in H-O-R-S-E?
A: I start at half court with my eyes closed and do a layup.

Q: Kobe Bryant or LeBron James?
A: Kobe.

Q: Who would win in a game of knockout on the team and why?
A: Me, because I can get in everyone else's head.
 
Andrew Cheever

Senior Andrew Cheever amassed 46 digs this week to lead Lakeland to 1-2 record in Wisconsin Volleyball Conference play.

Against UW-La Crosse, the Greenfield, Wis., native recorded dig No. 1,334 of his career, breaking the all-time career digs record of 1,133 set by Joe Julkowski, the team's current head coach, from 2006-2010.

Julkowski was quick to praise his senior libero for his achievement. "I had the pleasure of playing alongside Cheever in 2009 and 2010 and couldn't be happier for him to achieve this record."

Cheever is an accounting major with a minor in international business.

See what Cheever has to say about his record setting week: http://youtu.be/ut6nFiLsVuM

Here's a look into Andrew's personality:

Favorites:

TV: "How I Met Your Mother"
Movie: "Forgetting Sarah Marshall"
Music: Foo Fighters

Q. What is the best skill you have?
A: My ability to read the hitters

Q: What skill do you need to work on the most?
A: Hand passing

Q: Who has had the most influence on your volleyball career?
A: My high school varsity coach. He convinced me to stay in the game and keep playing.

Q: If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
A: I want to go to Australia. That's where my grandfather was born.

On Saturday, Jan. 28, the Lakeland College women's basketball team hosted the inaugural Jr. Muskies Skills Camp in the Moose and Dona Woltzen Gymnasium.

The Muskies and head coach Lindsey Vande Hoef invited local fourth and fifth graders to participate in a free skills camp sponsored by the women's basketball program. The (number of campers) campers learned valuable basketball skills in a no-pressure environment while interacting with members of Lakeland's basketball team.

The campers went through several different drills and also participated in some relay races and 3-on-3 half court drills. Afterwards, each camper was given a signed team poster as well as free passes to watch the men's and women's basketball games against MSOE. During halftime of each game, the campers participated in the Jr. Muskies sock shot, with winners receiving a signed team basketball.

On Thursday, Jan. 26, the women's basketball team also held an after-school skills camp at Sheboygan's Sheridan Elementary School. Fourth and fifth graders worked closely with the student-athletes and coaches to improve their game.

"We are so grateful for all the work that the team invested in the basketball clinic at Sheridan," said Blanca Wick, after school/parent involvement coordinator at Sheridan. "The event was wonderful and the children had so much fun. They keep asking me when you are coming back. What a great group of ladies and helpers you brought. It was a delight meeting everybody."

Each year, Vande Hoef plans to identify ways to get local students involved in basketball and show Lakeland's student-athletes that they can have impact beyond the court.

To see Vande Hoef's thoughts about the teams community outreach, click here.

To see videos from the event, click here.

This week, the Lakeland College women's basketball team opens on the road against Northern Athletics Conference North Division leading Wisconsin Lutheran College on Wednesday, Feb. 1. The Muskies return home on Saturday, Feb. 4, as they host Benedictine University in a NAC cross-division game.

Last week, the Muskies went 2-0 with wins over Alverno College (66-55) and the Milwaukee School of Engineering (86-69). Lakeland was led by sophomores Aimee Thrune (Prairie Du Sac, Wis.) and Jessica Genke (Kiel, Wis.). Thrune averaged 12 points and tallied seven assists while shooting 46 percent from the field and 50 percent (4-for-8) from the 3-point line. Thrune had a career-high 20 points in the win over MSOE. Genke averaged 10 points and 8.5 rebounds, while recording three blocks and three steals.

The Muskies enter the week percentage points ahead of Marian University for third place in the NAC North and will be looking to solidify that spot as teams begin to look toward the conference tournament in late February.

To see what head coach Lindsey Vande Hoef believes are the keys to victory this week, click here.

Celiac disease is a lifelong inherited autoimmune condition affecting children and adults. When people with the disease eat foods that contain gluten, a kind of protein that tends to exist in wheat, barley and rye among other carbohydrates, it creates an immune-mediated toxic reaction that causes damage to the small intestine and does not allow food to be properly absorbed. Even small amounts of gluten in foods can affect those with celiac and cause health problems.

Jansen, along with his sister, Andrea, and mother, Rie-ann, inherited the disease from his grandfather, Peter. It wasn't until Peter was diagnosed that Jansen knew he also carried the autoimmune disease.

"My grandfather was getting tests done and that's when they also discovered that I had the disease, too," said Jansen. "I had no idea what it was or how it was going to affect me, so it was frightening when I first found out. My mom got tested shortly after, and from that day forward our diets changed forever."

There is no cure for celiac disease other than eating gluten-free foods. Even the slightest contamination with gluten can hurt a celiac and cause a list of health problems. Foods containing wheat, barley or rye are forbidden.

It has turned Jansen into a master food label reader, and he knows exactly what he can enjoy. The De Pere, Wis., native makes three stops in his hometown to fulfill his snack-time urge. He'll order a hard shell bean taco at Taco Bell, then proceed into Burger King and order fries, and, for dessert, he tops it off with a McDonald's ice cream cone.

"I can't eat at very many fast-food restaurants," said Jansen. "I have to be careful with how the food is prepared, because even a trace of gluten isn't good. I can't order fries at most restaurants because the same fryer is used for breaded items. Burger King is the only place that uses a different fryer for its fries."

While awareness of celiac disease is gaining attention throughout the country, the availability of gluten-free foods is limited, making it hard for an athlete like Jansen to gain weight. "I lost weight in the beginning months of my diagnosis because there wasn't much I could eat," said Jansen. "I wanted to gain weight, but I had a hard time finding foods that were suitable for me."

Products that are made gluten-free aren't cheap. For example, the average gluten-free bread costs $5 and is about half the size of regular-sized bread. "My mom buys gluten-free flour and spaghetti in bulk online because it's normally cheaper and actually tastes better than what's available in grocery stores," said Jansen.

One of the reasons Jansen chose Lakeland over other schools that were recruiting him was Lakeland head coach Aaron Aanonsen's understanding and care for Jansen's unique situation. "We felt confident we could accommodate his needs," said Aanonsen. "We had him meet with our cafeteria staff to make sure we understood the situation and could deliver for him. We've used it to our advantage to have our whole team eating healthier and being mindful of nutritional needs better."

When the team stops for pre- or post-game meals, Aanonsen choses gluten-friendly places such as the team favorite Jimmy John's.

"Coach is really good about it," said Jansen. "He made me feel that I would be taken care of at Lakeland. This year we've gone to better restaurants for me because those are the only ones where I can eat."

Jansen's go-to item at Jimmy John's is the unwich, which takes the normal ingredients of a sub sandwich and wraps them in lettuce instead of bread. While he orders only one unwich, you won't find Jansen without his signature gluten-free snack, two corn tortillas, spread with whipped cream cheese and stuffed with his deli meat of choice.

"I have those as my sandwiches and I bring a couple with me to every game," said Jansen. "They are handy and give me the energy I need on the basketball court."

Jansen also enjoys his mother's gluten-free cookies and has found a new appreciation for gluten-free pizza. The Bar, a restaurant and bar located in Northeastern Wisconsin, is a Jansen family favorite because of its extensive gluten-free menu, including chicken wings and hamburgers.

Rie-ann, who is a registered nurse in the G.I. clinic at St. Mary's and St. Vincent hospitals in Green Bay, is heavily involved with celiac disease and its cause. She has traveled around the country to raise awareness about celiac disease and attends meetings throughout Wisconsin.

A relatively new drug called larazotide acetate, a pill intended to help celiacs eat gluten foods, is said to have passed stage two of FDA testing, but Jansen isn't interested in taking it. He's comfortable with his new normal.

"Now I think other food is gross," said Jansen. "When I was first diagnosed I was depressed I couldn't have much, but now it's my life and I like it."

On the basketball court, Jansen has a bright future at Lakeland and Aanonsen likes the extra time he puts in outside of practice. "Kurt is one of our hardest workers," said Aanonsen. "He comes in multiple days of week outside of practice to get in extra work with myself and our assistants. He's got a bright future ahead of him. This year he hasn't seen the rewards as much because of our upperclassmen, but I think next year he'll have a break out year for us."

Last week, Lakeland went 1-2, losing a tough 3-2 match to Marquette University, followed by a 1-1 finish at the Wisconsin Volleyball Conference Crossovers, beating

The Muskies got several contributions from their freshmen and also had terrific defense from senior Andrew Cheever, who set the Lakeland career digs mark in the loss to UW-La Crosse. Cheever recorded his 1,134th dig, breaking the all-time career digs record of 1,133 set by Joe Julkowski, the team's current head coach, from 2006-2010.

To see Julkowski's thoughts on Cheever's achievement and the Muskies upcoming matches, click here.