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PiYo: Why not give it a try(yo)? BY HANNAH TESTA CONTRIBUTING WRITER
CIRCLE PINES - Wednesday nights in the Centennial Elementary School gymnasium are far from quiet, and in this case it’s a good thing. For an hour each week, PiYo LIVE is offered by Centennial Community Education. PiYo is a combination of pilates and yoga - an oxymoron, it would seem to most, but that’s what makes it work. The mixture of yoga poses with the steady movement of pilates is at the heart of this unique workout. “It’s low impact, high intensity,” instructor Pamela Timm said. “It’s stretching and strengthening with cardio, all three infused.” Timm has been teaching PiYo for five months. “I loved the format of the fast paced workout,” she said. “I wanted to get certified in it to be able to reach more people and hoped that they would fall in love with the class as much as I did.” The fifteen students in Timm’s class follow a steady stream of instructions for blocks of seven to 10 minutes, from “warrior one” to “downward dog” to a new move called
“PiYobra” (think mermaid meets snake). It’s very methodical and almost soothing to watch, but it’s not as relaxing as it looks. “You’re always moving,” Timm said. “You work up a good sweat.” Centennial Community Education offers quite a variety of different classes, which is what’s drawn Marie Malrick of Circle Pines to PiYo. She discovered the class through the Community Education newsletter and has been involved for two years now. “I tried it at home and it wasn’t the same. I come for the social experience.” She added with a smile that while PiYo can be an intense workout, it’s “super fun”. A typical class is an hour long, with different sections targeting different kinds of movement throughout; balancing, stretching, and targeting the core are all constant themes. The chance to learn and having fun are all you need, Timm said. (But bringing a yoga mat and a water bottle is definitely a good idea.) Participants can sign up for future classes at the Centennial Community Education website, isd12.ce.feepay.com. Classes run once a week for a little over a month and are $35.
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Steve Sylvester, of Lino Lakes, rides his fat tire bike in the 140-mile Arrow Head Ultra from International Falls to Tower on Jan. 30. Sylvester, the lead pastor of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Circle Pines, intended to complete the race for both personal reasons and to raise money for the church's international ministries. Sylvester hoped to complete the race in 24 hours, but was disappointed when he had to pull out of the race due to injuries. Around mile 75, he fell and was injured. He was determined to finish the race and persevered for another 25 miles before he had to call it quits. Sylvester was evacuated from the race and sent to the hospital, where he was found to have five broken ribs, a bruised kidney and lung. “The physical wounds will heal, but I'm afraid the sense of disappointment will linger,” he said. Sylvester added he will not be able to compete in the race next year, but won't rule it out for future years. As of Feb. 3, Sylvester's Miles for Ministries challenge had raised $4,600 for the National Lutheran Church in Guatemala and Tarkanfi (Start Walking), a ministry with girls and young women in Ethiopia. HANNAH TESTA | SUBMITTED
Instructor Pamela Timm leads PiYo live Feb. 1 in the Centennial Elementary gymnasium.
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The class tries the new move “PiYobra” for the first time.
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Participants do the “downward dog” while also doing a leg left.
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How newspaper people keep the spirit strong hear every now and then that people are tired of the news. They don’t want to worry about the many bad things that happen daily in our world, and the many good things that are reported aren’t enough to catch their interest. Regardless of how tired they are, there is a large group of people that is even more tired of the news—reporters. This can be taken literally: reporters spend long and unusual hours trying to capture the essence of their communities, usually with a swiftly cooling cup of coffee somewhere within arm’s reach. It can also be taken figuratively: a reporter may have revisited a story or issue so frequently that it burns them out, or they may be stumped on how to Getting approach an issue. Fortunately for journalists, there are many ways to in Tune renew the passion for community Jackie Bussjaeger stories that drew them to the field— and one of the biggest took place last month. A large number of the Press Publications staff members recently attended the 150th Minnesota Newspaprotests and riots about Vietnam per Association (MNA) convention in Bloomington, ome would say climate we have continually strugchange is the biggest threat, where we had a chance to socialize with other news I believe the biggest threat and gled with racism and a myriad of others a decline in values or media from across the state and listen to speakers mistaken paths for our people and morals, or terrorists sneakfrom all areas of expertise. to our freedom and our our culture. And yet we still stand ing into our country, while still The convention also presents the award-winning others say global trade deals that papers in numerous categories: feature stories, inway of life is in the level of as a place where people yearn to live, a place built on the sweat have sent good jobs overseas and vestigative journalism, photography, advertising and distrust and hatred sown and blood of new arriving people left too many blue many more. Press Publications usually takes home a who saw building a better country collar workers handful, as we did this year. Nothing renews the jourevery day in communities as something worth putting put behind. Stop peonalistic spirit like shared expertise and a sip from the aside their differences for in order ple on the street font of statewide excellence. Our reporters were able and our country. to improve the common good. and ask for their to attend a session taught by Pulitzer prize-winning What really made America great biggest threat to writer Jacqui Banasynzki, who reminded us that was not tough talk or everyone out. China and Russia, along America and you some articles are just the facts. But for others, there in lockstep, but rather her ability with a long list of others who are will get a wide is the opportunity to transform them into a powerful to go through tough times while range of answers. ‘competing’ against us for power story. Our sources can become characters, events exercising civility and kindness and economic prosperity, are But unfortubecome actions and places become settings; an otherMovers & nately, the biggest watching closely at the tearing and a grudging appreciation and wise ordinary story can become cinematic in scope, if respect for those different than threat to America of our American fabric. They see you pay attention to all the details. Shakers ourselves. us not only protest (a long-held is in your bathOne of the most-anticipated events of the convenDave Many experts feel the divisiveAmerican right and tradition) but room mirror and tion is the chance to hear from the keynote speaker. ness is different this time around. also notice the language and the in the faces you This year, Patty and Jerry Wetterling were invited Bartholomay nastiness of our politics. The total It is more nasty, more dangerous, see in your daily to speak. It was a tragic year for the Wetterlings—in more difficult to walk back from. lack of respect. The changing of life. September, the remains of their son Jacob, missing our culture from one that pulls to- This divisiveness is not coming for 27 years, were discovered on a quiet farm in IIt’s ’ us - ALL of us. gether to fight the common enemy from some fringe characters, but I believe the biggest threat to Paynesville, Minnesota. Patty and Jerry took turns from all sides of our leadership. our freedom and our way of life is to one that instead fights against relating the excruciating days that followed, as they These are easy situations to get in the level of distrust and hatred one another. They see us divide waited to hear from state and federal officers for coninto with loose talk and shortin ways that will be much harder sown every day in communities firmation. They couldn’t even tell their own families to ‘come back’ from. And they see term thinking. and our country. Politicians and what was happening, which made the pain that much To help our community and special interests are pushing fear us as lacking the shared purpose more difficult to bear. and vision that made America the country, each of us needs to pracand political and social differPatty Wetterling said that even once the search was tice more restraint and civility. ences to new heights, way beyond envy of people all over the world. over, some people came to her family with clippings By all means protest and work for Our country has been through disagreements or protests and inof her son’s portrait from the paper, which had been what you believe in. But please so much in our almost 250 year stead right to hatred and disgust. taped to their fridges and windows all this time. They be more respectful and careful in history. We came together after a People are giving and taking it said they never lost hope. your words and actions. We aren’t horrific Civil War where 700,000 very personally and believe that Many newspeople seated in the audience stifled in a boxing match to knock somefellow citizens lost their lives (in those who disagree with them tears behind napkins as they listened. The Wetterone out . . . we are trying to work proportion to today’s U.S. popuare beyond just ‘ill-informed’ or lings expressed their thanks for the news media that together to build a better America lation, that would equal 7 million ‘naive’—rather, they are viewed helped tell Jacob’s story. The public attention given for everyone. as evil and a real threat to Ameri- deaths!). We fought and won two to the case changed public perception of children’s terrible World Wars and pulled ca’s future! safety and, with the hard work of the Jacob WetterDave Bartholomay is together through a traumatic DeSo let’s pause a minute and ling Foundation, resulted in the Jacob Wetterling mayor of Circle Pines. pression in between. 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QUAD AREA EVENTS LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST
When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Seniors ages 50+ can bring a lunch, take a stroll on the trails and enjoy a monthly presentation about local natural history. Free, no registration required. Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacountyparks. com
DOLLARS INTO SENSE CLASS
When: 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 Where: Anoka County Human Services Center, 1201 89th Ave., Blaine Details: Class covers tracking expenses, putting together a spending plan, goal setting, credit and where to get additional help. Register at least 3 days prior. Contact: 763-755-1280 or extension.umn.edu
RETIRE WISELY
When: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 Where: SMW Credit Union, 700 Apollo Dr., Lino Lakes Details: Learn how to manage the risks of retirement: outliving income, inflation, unpredictable events, market volatility, income taxes and healthcare costs. $10 registration includes lunch. Contact: 651-792-6100 or isd.org/communityeducation
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
When: noon-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 Where: St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: All blood types and platelets needed. Call or go online to register. Contact: 800 RED CROSS or redcrossblood. org
WINTER ANIMAL TRACKING
When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 11 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Learn the basics of animal tracking from naturalist Amy Manning and then go out on the trails. $5/ person; registration required. Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacountyparks. com
ROYAL PRINCESS BALL
When: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 Where: Lino lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Kids 4th grade and under with an adult can attend a dance with real princesses, crafts, games and refreshments. Come in a princess dress or costume. $15; register by Jan. 29. Contact: 651-982-2400 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
FAMILY SKATE NIGHT
When: 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 Where: Laurie LaMotte Park, 6970 LaMotte Dr., Centerville Details: Skating, popcorn, hot cocoa, bonfi re and hayrides until 8:30 p.m. Contact: centervillemn.com
2ND ANNUAL JUNIOR AUXILIARY BAKE OFF
When: 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 Where: Lino Lakes American Legion Post 566, 7731 Lake Dr. Details: Bring in home made treats including cakes, cookies, bars and desserts. Check in from 1-1:45 p.m.; judging at 2 p.m. Free to enter; prized awarded for adult and junior (under 17) divisions. Bake sale to follow. Contact: post566.com/ bake-sale
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Lino Lakes Recycling Saturday When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 Where: Lino Park, 7850 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes Details: Residents of Lino Lakes can recycle appliances and electronics. Contact: 651-982-2423 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
LYNN JOHNSON MEMORIAL ICE FISHING CONTEST
When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 Where: Centerville Lake, Anoka County Boat Launch Details: Familyfriendly event hosted by the Centerville Lions club includes food, raffle, door prizes, beer and drinks. Tickets: one hole for $10; 2 for $15. Contact: facebook. com/centervillelionsmn
AUTHOR VISIT: ALLEN ESKENS
When: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 Where: Circle Pines City Hall, 200 Civic Heights Circle Details: Hear from bestselling author of ‘The Life We Bury’, and more. Presented by the Friends of the Anoka County Library as part of the Winter Reads Adult Reading Program. Contact: 763-712-2350 or anokacountylibrary. org
FRESH CHEESE MAKING
When: 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Learn to make fresh mozzarella and ricotta. Ages 15+. $20/person; registration required. Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacountyparks. com
LEARN TO CROSS COUNTRY SKI
When: 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Feb. 24 Where: Chomonix Golf Course, Ski Area, 700 Aqua Lane, Lino Lakes Details: Introductory class appropriate for people of all abilities, ages 8+. $15/adult; $10/child includes ski rental, instruction and skiing on the trails. Registration required. Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacountyparks. com
SUPER HERO PARTY
When: 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 Where: Blaine City Hall, 10801 Town Square Dr. NE Details: Kids 10 & under can dress up as a favorite Super Hero and try themed activities such as carnival games,
Parent’s Night Out WHEN: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 WHERE: Lino Lakes YMCA, 7690 Village Dr.
DETAILS: Childcare and activities provided so parents can enjoy an afternoon/evening out. $25 non-Y
bingo, crafts, face painting, tattoos, relay races and photos. $10/ child by Feb. 20. Contact: 651-982-2400 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
Ongoing WINTER WALKING
When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Mar. 30 Where: Centennial High School West Building, 4757 North Rd., Circle Pines Details: Walk the halls of Centennial High School. No registration required. Contact: isd12. ce.feepay.com
OPEN VOLLEYBALL
When: 6:30-9:45 p.m. Fridays, through Apr. 21 Where: Centennial Middle School, 399 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: Semicompetitive, social atmosphere. $5/session, no advance registration required. Contact: 651-982-2400 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
OUTDOOR ICE SKATING
When: 4-9 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; noon9 p.m. Saturdays; noon-6 p.m. Sundays Where: Sunrise Park, 6918 Sunrise Dr.; Birch Park, 6520 Pheasant Run S.; and City Hall Park, 1189 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Supervised
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skating rinks with shelters. Closed Tues. and Thurs. at City Hall Park. Call the hotline for updates or closings due to inclement weather. Contact: 651-982-2448
OPEN SWIM
When: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 8- Feb. 26 Where: Centennial Community Pool, Centennial High School East (door D13) Details: Swimmer ages 6 or older must have passed Level 3 to swim alone; 5 and under must be accompanied by a swimmer 12 or older. $2/ person, $5/family; pay at the door. Contact: 763-792-6100
COFFEE AND CONVERSATIONS
When: 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays Where: Alexandra House, Blaine Details: Weekly educational group for women who have experienced domestic or sexual violence. Call to register. Contact: 763-656-1366 or Alexandrahouse.org
TODDLER STORYTIME
When: 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fingerplays for children ages 2-3 and a caregiver. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anokacountylibrary. org
FAMILY STORYTIME
When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. Thursdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fingerplays for children of all ages and a caregiver. No registration required. Closed Thanksgiving Day.
NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY WINTER STAR WATCH PARTY WITH MIKE LYNCH
When: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Where: Ice Castles, BABY STORYTIME Downtown Stillwater When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. Details: Two large Tuesdays telescopes that are Where: Centennial among the biggest Library, 100 Civic mobile telescopes in Heights Cir., Circle Pines Minnesota will be Details: Stories, songs used for close up views and fingerplays for of the planet Jupiter, children birth-24 months star clusters, nebulae, and a caregiver. galaxies and more. Contact: 763-717-3294 Contact: icecastles. or anokacountylibrary. com org
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BEAT THE BLAHS WITH MUSIC WITH LAKE COUNTRY CHORUS
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Art Shanties WHEN: 10 a.m-4 p.m. weekends, through Feb. 26
WHERE: White Bear Lake County Park. From Hwy. 61 north of White Bear Lake, go east on Hwy. 96. Park entrance is on the right.
ADULT COLORING CLUB
When: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Drop-in session; supplies provided. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org
‘SURVIVAL: NOT ALONE… AND NOT AFRAID’
When: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long. Ave. Details: Nazi concentration camp survivor tells her story in this free lecture. Ages 9+; registration required. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org
55+ DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 4-HOUR REFRESHER
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 Where: Forest Lake Senior Center, 767 SW 4th St. Details: Seniors must complete the refresher course every three years to maintain auto insurance discount. $22; registration required. Contact: 888-234-1294 or mnsafetycenter.org
“ALICE IN WONDERLAND JR.’
When: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb 10, 2 & 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 Where: Forest Lake High School Auditorium, 6101 Scandia Trail N. Details: Production by the Children’s Performing Arts. Tickets $10/adults; $5/children and seniors. Contact: forestlakecpa.org
DETAILS: Artists create a ‘village’ of shanties on the frozen lake to showcase art and entertainment. Free and open to the public.
CONTACT: artshantyprojects.org
EVENING OWL AND SNOWSHOE HIKE
When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Families with children 3+ will explore the woods on a snowshoe hike and meet resident barred and Eastern screech owls. $7/members; $10/ nonmembers Contact: 651-433-2427 ext. 10
PAINT THE TOWN RED
When: Saturday, Feb. 11 Where: Downtown Stillwater Details: Weekendlong specials at Main Street shops, restaurants and attractions; Free carriage rides 4-7 p.m. Contact: discover stillwater.com
VALENTINE’S DAY HOT METAL POUR
When: noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 Where: Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 St. Croix Trail, Franconia Details: Watch expert cast metal sculptors melt iron to make art, walk around the sculpture park and sit by a bonfire. Free, family-friendly event. Contact: 651-257-6668 or franconia.org
DOGSLEDDING
When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Dogsledding experience for all ages with the Samoyed Association of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Free, but register by phone. Contact: 651-433-2427 ext. 10
CPR AED CERTIFIED HEARTSAVER CLASS
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 Where: White Bear Lake Fire Station 2, McKnight Rd. and County Rd. E Details: American Heart Association certified class covers adult, child and infant CPR as well as airway obstruction and AED use. $50; register by sending payment or stopping by the fi re department at 4701 Highway 61 N. Contact: 651-429-8568 or cvoss@whitebearlake. org
VALENTINE’S WEEKEND COMEDY SHOW
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 Where: Running Ace’s ‘Laugh Your Ace Off’ Comedy Club, 15201 Zurich St., Forest Lake Details: Headliner John Bush, featuring Sherlonda Sharp, and hosted by Jakey Emmert. Tickets $15 in advance; $20 day of show. Contact: 651-925-4600 or runaces.com
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION
When: 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, Feb. 13 & 27 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Free classes to improve reading, writing, math and computer skills. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org
RECOGNIZING UNCONSCIOUS BIAS
When: 7-7:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 Where: St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 1969
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 & 21 Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3770 Bellaire Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Women and teen girls interested in singing with Lake County Chorus are invited to visit rehearsals. Contact: lakecounty chorus.org
TASTE OF SHOREVIEW
When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 Where: Shoreview Community Center, Details: Food & wine tasting fundraiser for the Slice of Shoreview Days. $20 or 2 for $35 in advance; $25 or 2 for $40 at the door. Contact: sliceof shoreview.com
DRAWING TO WATERCOLOR
When: 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Create simple line drawings and transition them into paintings. Learn composition, color, and brushwork techniques. For all skill levels. Registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org
STEM SATURDAY: FROGS, VOLTS AND VINEGAR!
When: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Bakken Museum-led workshop teaches kids 6-12 about the invention of the battery and gives them the opportunity to engage in engineering and experiments. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org
SENIOR DANCE
When: 1-4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18 Where: Forest Lake American Legion, 355 W. Broadway Details: Enjoy mature music and comaraderie at the dance.Held the 3rd Friday of every month. $6/person includes lunch. Cash bar. Public welcome. Contact: 651-464-2600
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When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 Where: Best Western Plus Whit Bear Country Inn, 4940 Highway 61, White Bear Lake Details: Over 40 vendors, samples, cake walk, entertainment and door prizes. Brides free; $5/guest. Contact: 651-4071200 or marketing@ presspubs.com
MINNESOTA HOME AND PATIO SHOW
When: Thursday, Feb. 16-Sunday, Feb. 21 Where: St. Paul RiverCentre, 175 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul Details: Home building and remodeling information, exhibitors, food demonstrations and garden seminars. $9/ adults; $6/seniors; $2.50 children 6-12. Contact: www.home andpatioshow.com
JUSTIN ROBERTS AND THE NOT READY FOR NAP TIME PLAYERS
When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 Where: Mounds View High School Auditorium, 1900 Lake Valentine Rd., Arden Hills Details: Two-time Grammy nominated indie band plays music ot help families navigate the joys and sorrows of growing up. Part of the Music at Mounds View Concert Series. Contact: moundsview schools.org/musicat moundsview
INDOOR FARMERS MARKET
When: 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 Where: Shoreview Community Center Community Room, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Last event of the season. Vendors offer a variety of baked goods, winter produce, honey, salsa, jams, gifts and more. Contact: 651-4904750 or shoreview communitycenter.com
CAREER FAIR
When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 Where: Anoka Technical College, 1355 US Hwy 10, Anoka Details: High school and college students invited to attend from 10-11 a.m. Open to the public at 11 a.m. Industries represented include healthcare, manufacturing, retail, transportation, financial services and more. Free for job seekers. Contact: 651-259-7169 or co.anoka.mn.us
LADIES NIGHT OUT
When: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake retailers Details: Visit shops for specials, drinks and
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STILLWATER ICE CASTLES
When: 3-9 p.m. Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays; 3-10 p.m. Fridays; Noon-10 p.m. Saturdays; beginning Jan. 6 and as weather permits Where: North of the Historic Lift Bridge along the St. Croix River, downtown Stillwater Details: See castles made of crushed ice with twinkling lights, magnificent archways and towers, ice-carved tunnels, fountains and slides ready to be explored. Tickets must be purchased online $9.95-$12.95/adults; $6.95-$8.95 children 4-11. Fire performances and princess appearances on weekends. Beverages and treats available inside the castle. Dress warm and wear boots. Contact: icecastles. com/Stillwater
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Cougar wrestlers second at ‘Big Ole’ with 4 champs
The Centennial Cougar wrestlers placed second behind Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg and had four champions at the eight-team Big Ole Invitational in Alexandria on Saturday. Cougars placing fi rst were Emily Shilson (24-5) at 106, Jakob Bergeland (32-2) at 138, Tyler Shilson (30-1) at 145 and Justin Mohlin (24-10) at 195. Runners-up were Aiston Degeest (21-8) at 132 and John Noll (18-8) at 170. Tyler Shilson has 183 career wins, five short of Tim Matheson’s school record. Bruce Strand
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Emily Shilson, Cougar sophomore, beat Will Magaard of Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg 8-3 in the 106-pound title match.
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Centennial soccer, football players sign with college teams BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Two members of Centennial’s state champion soccer team and five football players were among seven Cougar athletes signing national letters of intent on Wednesday. Ashley Ebeling, an all-state forward who led the Cougars (18-0-3) in scoring with 21 goals and 13 assists, signed with the University of North Dakota. She had 32 goals and 18 assists in her career and made all-conference twice. Ellie Eskierka, midfielder and team co-captain, signed with the University of South Dakota. She was all-confer-
ence this season and honorable mention twice, and had 13 assists and three goals in her career. Keshaun Story and Deante Book both signed with Bemidji State University for football. Story is a 5-foot-8, 170-pound wide receiver, defensive back and punter. Book is a 6-foot-1, 210-pound fullback and linebacker. Luke Chuol and Sam Byrd, both defensive lineman, signed with the University of South Dakota. Chuol is 6-foot-4 and 240 pounds, and Byrd is a 6-foot-1 and 265 pounds. Kyle Nordby, a 6-foot-5, 205-pound quarterback, signed with the University of Wyoming.
Centennial Gymnasts soar over Cardinals 132.15 to 121.55 The Cougar varsity girls rocked the balance beam Feb. 2 against Coon Rapids, taking the top four spots: freshman Kylie Binder took fi rst place scoring 8.85; Andrea Gessner second (8.8); Madison Dorn third (8.225) and Amy Marrah fourth (7.7). On the uneven bars Dorn took fi rst with 8.025; Maddy Baker second with 7.375 and Marrah third with 7.35. Top vaulters were Gessner scoring 9.475 and tying for second place was Baker and Dorn with 8.7. On the floor Binder took first scoring 9.0; Gessner was second with 8.825. In the all-around competition Dorn took fi rst place with a score of 33.15 and Marrah took third with 30.85. The junior varsity also won 118109. Jillian Schotters took fi rst place in the JV all-around with a score of 29.2; Savanna Driskell in second
with 27.95 and third place went to Anna Gess at 27.15. Vaulting over the competition Gess and Emma Fest-Wilson tied for fi rst at 8.2; Driskell took second with 8.15; tying for fourth was McKenna Keen and Emma Pierson with 7.9 and fi fth place went to Sydney Nelson at 7.7. On JV floor the top four spots went to: Baker 7.75; Driskell 7.6; Schotters 7.2 and Gess 7.05. Balance beam winners were Baker with 7.55; Fest-Wilson with 7.5 and tying for fourth place Schotters and Mary Steele with 7.25. On the uneven bars Schotters tied for first with Coon Rapids scoring 7.2 and Fest-Wilson tied with Coon Rapids for second place at 7.0. Wednesday, Feb. 8 is the last meet of the regular season where the girls will take on Champlin Park. Submitted
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Centennial High School athletes signed letters of intent on Wednesday, Feb. 1, as it was National Signing Day. They are: (front, from left) Ashley Ebeling, Keshaun Story and Ellie Eskierka; and (back) Sam Byrd, Deante Book, Kyle Nordby and Luke Chuol.
Cougar boys skaters (15-4) nab 2 conference wins A hat trick by Alex Knight, two shorthanded goals, and strong defensive performances boosted No. 8 ranked Centennial boys hockey (15-4) to a pair of confer-
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ence wins last week. Knight’s three goals (one shorthanded) and those by Lucas McGregor, William Francis and Matt Jennrich beat Armstrong 6-4. The Cougars tipped Andover 3-1 with Carter Wagner scoring twice
and Hayden Brickner delivering a short-handed goal. The Cougars permitted only 16 and 18 shots, respectively, with Travis Allen in the nets. Wagner and McGregor have 16 goals each and Knight has 12.
SPORTS BRIEFS Girl skaters make epic comeback
Centennial girls hockey (14-11) snagged a 3-2 win from Andover after trailing 2-0 with five minutes left. Gabbie Hughes scored at that point, Maija Almich tied it up with 25 seconds left in regulation and Anneke Linser won it 11 seconds into overtime. Kristen Peck made 17 saves. The Cougars lost to Blaine 2-1 in their other game.
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Cougar boys basketball (8-10) beat Andover 65-62 with Shane Baleen sinking 17 points, Josh McGreal 15 and
Ariq Eason 12, and lost to No. 2 ranked Maple Grove 71-57, with Baleen scoring 23 and McGreal 14.
Cougar girls edge Andover, pummel Maple Grove
Centennial girls basketball, 17-3 and ranked No. 6, edged Andover 53-50 with Sara Stapleton notching 14 points, Taylor McAuley 12, Claire Orth 12 and Sydney Stapleton 11, then shackled Maple Grove 54-34 behind Sara Stapleton’s 16 points and McAuley’s 14. Bruce Strand
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Rice Lake Elementary Principal Bryan Carlson and first-grader Brendan Olson were decked out in their 1950s garb for the Sock Hop Friday, Jan. 27. The Sock Hop was hosted by the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO); the event raised $857 and 268 pounds of food for the Centennial Food Shelf.
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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to a report of theft in the 700 block of Apollo Drive at 6:44 p.m. Jan. 25. After further investigation, a 47-year-old male from St. Paul was arrested for misdemeanor theft. • Officers responded to the 6900 block of I-35E for an assault in progress at 11:45 p.m. Jan. 25. An 18-year-old male from Hugo was arrested for fourth-degree assault and for obstructing the legal process after assaulting paramedics during a transport. • Officers stopped a vehicle for a moving violation in the 8000 block of I-35E at 12:05 a.m. Jan. 26. The 60-year-old male driver from Columbus was subsequently arrested for fourth-degree DWI and improper lane use. • Officers responded to the 7500 block of Lake Drive on a report of a male on site with warrants Jan. 26. The 29-yearold male from Champlin gave a false name and then fled in a stolen vehicle at 11:28 a.m. The vehicle was later located unoccupied. Through investigation, the suspect was identified and will be formally charged with possession of stolen property, criminal vehicular operation, false information to a police officer and driving after revocation. • Officers responded to a personal injury accident that occurred in the 1800 block
of I-35W at 5:43 a.m. Jan. 26. A driver lost control of the vehicle and went into the ditch, rolling the vehicle. The driver was transported to the hospital by ambulance. • An officer stopped a vehicle in the 2300 block of Main Street at 12:17 p.m. Jan. 26. The 20-year-old driver with no permanent address was arrested for possession of stolen property, theft of motor vehicle, underage drinking and driving, underage consumption and no driver's license. The male was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking. • Officers responded to a residence in the 6200 block of Red Maple Lane for a domestic disturbance at 11:08 p.m. Jan. 26. A 67-year-old male from Shoreview was arrested for third-degree DWI, fifth-degree assault and for disorderly conduct. The male was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking. • An officer stopped a vehicle for a moving violation in the 1700 block of Main Street at 7:40 p.m. Jan. 27. The 45-yearold male driver from Hastings was arrested on several outstanding warrants and for driving after revocation. The male was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking. • Officers stopped a vehicle in the 7600 block of Lake Drive at 12:59 a.m. Jan. 28. The 24-year-old male driver from Forest Lake was subsequent-
ly arrested for third-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, driving after cancellation and no proof of insurance. The male was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking. • An officer stopped a vehicle in the 8000 block of I-35E at 8:50 a.m. Jan. 28. The 18-year-old male driver from Hugo was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding. The 18-year-old male passenger from White Bear Lake was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia and for underage possession of alcohol. • Officers stopped a vehicle for several moving violations in the 200 block of Main Street at 1:50 p.m. Jan. 29. The 19-year-old female driver from Fridley was subsequently arrested for fourth-degree DWI, possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding and improper lane use. • An officer stopped a vehicle in the 8000 block of I-35E at 2:31 a.m. Jan. 29. The 38-yearold male driver from White Bear Lake was arrested for no insurance and possession of metal knuckles. The male was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking. • Officers responded to a report of suspicious activity occurring in the parking lot of a business in the 700 block of Apollo Drive at 12:07 p.m. Jan. 29. After investigation, a
35-year-old male from Minneapolis was arrested for theft, false name to police, possession of a hypodermic needle, driving after suspension and an outstanding warrant. The male was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking. The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer responded to a walk-in report at the police station in regards to a stop arm violation in the 1700 block of Meadow Lane Jan. 26 in Centerville. Upon investigation, a juvenile male driver was issued a warning for a misdemeanor violation. • An officer conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation in the area of Lake Drive and Albert Avenue Jan. 26 in Lexington. The driver was arrested on an outstanding warrant and transported to the Anoka County Jail. • An officer observed an occupied stolen vehicle in the parking lot of a business in the 4100 block of Ball Road NE Jan. 28 in Blaine. A male and female were arrested and transported to the Anoka County Jail on multiple charges. • Officers responded to a burglary of an unattached garage in the 4000 block of Lovell Road Jan. 29 in Lexington. A child's bike was stolen. There are currently no suspects. • Officers responded to a
two-vehicle personal injury crash that occurred on North Road at Twilite Terrace Jan. 29 in Circle Pines. One person suffered minor injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for care. One vehicle was disabled and had to be towed from the scene. • An officer witnessed a vehicle make several lane and speed violations in the 9000 block of Lexington Avenue Jan. 30 in Lexington. The vehicle was stopped, and the driver was subsequently arrested for DUI. • Officers stopped a vehicle for a moving violation in the 4000 block of Edgewood Road NE Jan. 31 in Lexington. The officers found the driver to be in possession of illegal drugs and placed the driver under arrest. The driver was then transported to the Anoka County Jail. • An officer saw a vehicle speeding in the 50 block of North Road Feb. 1 in Circle Pines. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was subsequently arrested on an outstanding warrant and for drugs inside the vehicle. The male driver was transported to the Anoka County Jail. • Officers were summoned to the area of the 7200 block of Unity Avenue Feb. 1 in Centerville. The owner was located and subsequently arrested for DUI.
Centennial strategic planning in full swing
More than 50 members of the Centennial community were engaged in a strategic planning process in November to chart a course for a successful future. Eight goals were identified that will reshape the district and move the district into the future. Goal subcommittees met throughout the month of January. Following is a summary of those meetings: Goal No. 1: Community engagement The subcommittee reviewed the matrix of communication tools and discussed the wide and varying ways the district communicates with the
community. Recommendations: Identify groups (in particular, senior citizens and alumni) and survey stakeholders to determine what types of information they want to hear. Goal No. 2: Achievement gap Examined what is meant by the “achievement gap” and discussed causes. Current programs and practices were discussed. Test results highlighting performance discrepancies across varying racial and ethnic subgroups in the district were reviewed. The group will review other districts’ data and how they have closed the achievement gap.
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More than 50 community members are working together on Centennial’s strategic plan, which will help shape the district for a successful future. Subcommittees began meeting in January.
Goal No. 3: Communications Will examine how the district currently communicates; identify strengths and areas of growth or refinement. A task force will review the website, forms of social media, faceto-face communication ideas, digital signage and parents’ communication preference. Goal No. 4: Plan, do, check model Reviewed the district’s 23 committees that create key systems and processes that function as a system. Work will begin to learn more about committees using the plan, do, check model. Next steps include creating communication tools for reporting out, clarifying roles of committees, and reviewing systems in place in other school districts. Goal No. 5: Professional development Reviewed current accomplishments, the development model in the district, Minnesota statutory requirements, and the Minnesota Department of Education guiding principles. Members were tasked with discussing professional development within their professional learning communities and building groups for additional input. Goal No. 6: Programming and infrastructure
Vocational learning, college prep, and remedial needs were identified as three topics. A volunteer task force from the committee will be formed to address the areas. Goal No. 7: Business and service partnership Examined current service opportunities and business partnerships that exist across the district. The committee identified strengths of current connections as well as opportunities for growth. Goal No. 8: Lobbying and fundraising A timeline of this legislation session was discussed and platforms of the district and other professional organizations were reviewed. The group also discussed what other districts and foundations are doing to raise funds, and reviewed all fundraising taking place at Centennial and throughout the community. The community is invited to attend upcoming meetings. See www.isd12. org/about-us/strategic-planning for meeting information or call Jody Josephson at 763-792-6010. Submitted by Centennial Schools
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House fire in Centerville
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Around 3:46 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31 the Centennial Lakes Police Department and Centennial Fire District responded to report of a house fire in the 7200 block of Brian Drive in Centerville. The arriving units found a working fire that was spreading from the deck of the home to the upper level. Everyone who
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Local baker Judy Vermeulen, a resident of Circle Pines, leads Cupid's Candy Class on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at the Centennial Library.
Cupid’s Candy Class just in time for Valentine’s Day CIRLCE PINES — The smell of chocolate filled the air Wednesday, Feb. 1 at Centennial Library thanks to Cupid's Candy Class. Local baker Judy Vermeulen, a resident of Circle Pines, led the class and shared a variety of simple recipes with the participants including peanut clusters, chocolate caramel truffles and peanut butter fudge. Below are some of the recipes that were demonstrated in the class: Peanut clusters Ingredients: • 12 oz. chocolate coating • 2 cups peanuts Directions: • Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper. • Melt chocolate coating and stir in peanuts. • Drop by teaspoonful onto sheet/or pour into paper cups. • Refrigerate until set. • Store candies in an airtight container. • You may also substitute granola or raisins for the peanuts. M&Ms and cream Ingredients: • 1/2 lb. white peppermint-flavored coating • 1/2 lb. M&Ms Directions: • Melt 1/2 lb. white peppermint-flavored coating.
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