Article: BLANCHARD HAS VARIETY OF EXPERIENCE NEW DANE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY WILL BE SWORN IN TODAY.(Front)

He's been through a career change, moved a couple of times, gained a growing family and was victorious in his first try at elected office.

But one thing hasn't changed: Dane County District attorney-elect Brian Blanchard is still game for some pickup hockey down at the park. After a few mushy-ice winters, he beams when he talks about this year's arctic weather.

``I grew up with that,'' said Blanchard. ``All the time I was growing up we'd walk down to Vilas and play all winter long.''

Blanchard, elected district attorney on his 42nd birthday Nov. 7, will be sworn in today after many weeks preparing to take over from outgoing District Attorney ...

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