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Local skaters look ahead to international competitions The synchronized skating season is underway, and the Northernettes Synchronized Skating team is preparing to head overseas. The team will be in Gdnask, Poland, competing for the Hevelius Cup from Jan. 15 through Jan. 17. Team members will go to Turku, Finland, on Feb. 7 and 8 to compete for the Marie Lundmark Trophy. Press Publications recently sat down with Blaine skaters Katalina Pugh, Olivia Rowe, Ruby Werdel, Landry Fast and Lily Engelke to learn more about them and what they’re looking forward to most for the remainder of the season.
from my friend, who was also trying out in 2021 and convinced me to.
Katalina Pugh Q. How long have you been skating? A. I have been skating for 9-10 years. Q. When did you join the Katalina Pugh Northernettes and how did you hear about the team? A. I joined the Northernettes in 2021, and I first heard about the team
Q. What is your favorite memory from being on the team so far? A. My favorite memory so far has been getting our National Team status and receiving our international assignments. I also liked getting a new short-program personal best and combined-score personal best. SEE NORTHERNETTES Q&A, PAGE 2
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The Northernettes will go to two international competitions this season, one in Gdnask, Poland, in January and a second in Turku, Finland, this February.
Downtown Centerville Master Plan undergoes updates BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
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Centerville hosts annual skate, sled night Centerville and surrounding residents should get their skates sharpened and get their sleds ready because Centerville Parks and Recreation will host the city’s annual skate and sled night from 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. The event will feature a bonfire, popcorn and hot cocoa. Those who attend will also be able to try out kicksleds and snowshoes provided by the Wargo Nature Center.
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CENTERVILLE — The city of Centerville continues to discuss the city’s master plan for the downtown area. Since its adoption in 2006, the plan has been revised periodically by the City Council over the last 20 years but has never undergone any major changes. According to the master plan and development guide, the intent of the plan is to provide a comfortable, safe, mixed-use community with emphasis on pedestrian-oriented streetscapes, diverse housing options, adequate open space and quality architecture. The plan is broken up into three parts according to Nathan Fuerst, city planner from Bolton and Menk. It includes a redevelopment vision, recommendations for transportation and public system enhancements and private development standards. “The most significant part of this plan is the private development standards that are created by it,” Fuerst said. “The redevelopment plan is tightly interconnected with the zoning, particularly where (these) development standards have been created.” The plan calls for compatible integration of a variety of housing types, including townhomes, medium-density and high-density residential. It also encourages “active ground floor uses, such as restaurants, shops and services, to animate the street within the mixed-use corridor portion” of the downtown area.
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