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It’s fish fry season Editor’s note: Due to the ongoing pandemic, fish fries may look quite a bit different this year. Please check in ahead of time regarding the event and its COVID-19 restrictions. For Christians, Lent is a season of solemnity, where people practice self-denial and atonement leading up to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. So how do all-you-can-eat-with-all-thefixings fish fries at local restaurants and churches figure into that? The fish fry tradition is most strongly associated with the Roman Catholic community, but churches and organizations of many denominations have participated. According to Wikipedia, the ritual of fasting during the Lent season dates back to the first century CE. The practice has changed quite a bit over the centuries — but it started as a fast. It was eventually established as a 40-day abstinence from the meat of warm-blooded animals. This form of penance was
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Hometown showcase The Centennial Middle School and Elementary Cheer Teams perform their competition routines at a showcase for their families. Due to all of the COVID-19 restrictions, parents have had very few opportunities to see their children perform. See more photos on page 7.
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Area church opens doors to help youth BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR
Staff at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Circle Pines saw a need and jumped into action to try to fill that need. The church, located at 1 Shepherd Court in Circle Pines, has launched a program called “Open Door.” The program not only helps students in grades 6-12 with their homework, but also gives them a chance to be social in a safe setting. Pastor Ted Diedrick is a member of the confab group, which has been around for 40 years. The group is made up community members from various different sectors of the
community, including churches, law enforcement, Anoka County and the Centennial School District. The confab typically meets three times a year to put their skills, knowledge and resources to work. “I was hearing that the kids are falling behind and the district is in need of tutors, so we responded to the call,” Diedrick said. “We have a sense that a lot of kids are hurting at this point. We want to be there for them and to help in an emotional way as much as in an academic way.” Scott Johnson, executive director of teaching and learning at Centennial Schools, said, “It goes without saying that the past year has presented some unique
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challenges for teachers, students and families. Among those challenges for many students is homework completion. We are very appreciative of the support that community groups, like Good Shepherd, have offered to our students during this time. This support is making a difference for students and is another great example of what makes this community special.” At the same time that Diedrick was trying to come up with an avenue to help students academically, Melanie Applequist, director of Christian education, SEE OPEN DOOR, PAGE 6
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Volunteer Judy Krueger assists Elsa Swenson with some of her homework. Krueger is one of eight volunteers who dedicates Wednesday afternoons to the Open Door program at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Circle Pines.
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