Submitted photoMoms on the Run began with 26 women in Forest Lake and has since expanded to 2,000 women in six states.
What began as Karissa Johnson’s plan to connect with other moms in an effort to find time to work out has since transformed into a business built upon the mantra of “inspiring and transforming women through a healthy lifestyle of fitness, fun and friendship.”
Over the last decade, Johnson’s Moms on the Run Forest Lake fitness group has expanded to become a nationwide effort.broadstreet.zone(48036);
“We started with 26 moms in Forest Lake who were just meeting when we could in an effort to find time for fitness after having kids,” Johnson said. “We are now kicking off year 10, and we have grown to include 46 individual clubs with a total 2,000 women in six states.”
Johnson graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in kinesiology (exercise science). She began
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Longtime bus driver earned lifelong admiration
Submitted photoIn his later years, longtime Forest Lake bus driver Floyd Holzschuh enjoyed working in his garden.
A fixture in the lives of previous generations of Forest Lake children has moved on, as longtime Forest Lake Area Schools bus driver Floyd Holzschuh died April 7, two days before his 91st birthday.
In his later years, Floyd and his wife, Carol, lived in North Branch, but Floyd was a community pillar for decades, entering the city’s restaurant business in 1969 before eventually becoming a bus driver, a job he held for almost 30 years.broadstreet.zone(48036);
“(He was) very dedicated,” said Bruce Holzschuh, one of Floyd’s four children. “Whether it was family or work ethic – doing a good job, doing the right thing – he was a straight arrow. In a lot of ways, he was really a simple person, kind of a quiet leader, leading by example.”
Floyd’s character was forged early in life, growing
Progress: Farrell’s in business of changing lives
Submitted photoEnrollees at Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping in Forest Lake participateRhea Friederichs leads attendees in resistance band strength training at Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping in Forest Lake.
Paul Rignell
Contributing Writer
Rhea Friederichs, owner and instructor at Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping in Forest Lake, is excited for the center’s 10-week spring challenge to begin April 8.broadstreet.zone(48036);
Friederichs and her husband, Jeff, have welcomed about 200 new members since their inaugural 10-week challenge kicked off last October. They hope to be welcoming many more newcomers, but Rhea says she can understand a person’s apprehension to starting a new fitness program.
She was in that position herself just a little over two years ago.
Jeff had been active at a gym near their home in south Minneapolis. Rhea was unhappy with her weight and a limited level of fitness, but she says she wasn’t motivated to join any program until a co-worker spoke about a Farrell’s location in New Hope near
Family Pathways receives donation from Century student council
Led by Century Junior High English teachers and Student Council advisors Suzanne McDowell and Keith Schwartz, the Century Junior High Student Council decided in December that they wanted to raise and collect food for the community during the holidays. So on Dec. 22, student council members loaded vehicles with more than 1,800 food items and $1,209 and delivered them to the Forest Lake Family Pathways Thrift Store. The council fundraises each year and picks a different place to raise funds and food for. This year, the council enjoyed watching how the entire operation is run with Family Pathways and wanted to give back to the organization, so they hosted their drive from Dec. 12 to 22 for Family Pathways. Schwartz said it was a very successful food-drive and fundraiser, and the student council is looking forward to providing this service every year.
Peter J. Sadowski
Loving Dad and GrandpaPeter Sadowski, age 85,of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2017.
He was the proud owner of Pete’s Service & Truck Rental and S&P Marketing.
Preceded in death by wife, Shirley; son, Edward; sister, Marcella Collova.
Survived by children, Sandra Alcocer and Steven Sadowski; daughter-in-law, Gina Sadowski; grandchildren, Anthony Ponce, Amanda Sadowski, Erin Sadowski, Maxwell Sadowski, Anthony Petrungaro, Alessandra Petrungaro; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Friday April 28th at Church of St. Peter, 1250 S. Shore Dr., Forest Lake, with visitation from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Roberts Family Life Celebration Home, 555 SW Centennial Dr., Forest Lake. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights.
Aaron John Krantz
Aaron John Krantz, 44, of Pullman passed away April 20, 2017 at his Pullman home following a courageous battle with cancer.
The memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Pullman Presbyterian Church, with a reception following at Concordia Lutheran Church. A family graveside service will take place at the Pullman Cemetery.
Aaron was born Dec. 25, 1972 in Alexandria, Minnesota to John and Marcia (Adix) Krantz. He grew up in Forest Lake, MN where he received his education and was active in scouting. Aaron was an Eagle Scout and graduated from Forest Lake High School. Aaron received his under graduate degree from North Dakota State University. Being led into the ministry he attended the Lutheran Bible Institute in Issaquah, WA where Aaron received his Certificate of Youth and Family Ministry. It was there that he met Becky Schuster and the couple married on July
Chuck Bernin
Loving son, husband, father and grandfatherChuck Bernin, 66 of Carlsbad, NM, formerly of Forest Lake, was welcomed into eternal glory by his savior Jesus Christ, on April 18, 2017 after a short battle with cancer.
Preceded in death by parents Helen and Roman Beimert, Bob Bernin; and father-in-law Bob Christianson.
Chuck is survived by wife, Tracie; son Matthew; daughters Rachel, Sarah (Trey) Thompson and Ruth (Leroy); beloved grandchildren; mother-in-law, Helen Christianson; siblings Steve (Pat), Arlene, Jim (Nancy), Tim (Kris), Kathy (Tom) and Dorothy; numerous nieces and nephews.
Chuck proudly served in the US Navy.
Services were held in Carlsbad, NM on April 22, 2017.
A Memorial gathering for family and friends will be held on Saturday, April 29 at 1 p.m. at Eko Bakken, 22570 Manning Trail N., Scandia, MN 55073.
Backus/Steichen
It is with joyful hearts that Roy and Roberta Backus of North Branch and David and Lynn Steichen of Prior Lake announce the engagement of their children, Laura Backus and Thomas Steichen.
Laura is a 2011 graduate of North Branch Area High School and a 2015 graduate of the College of St. Benedict. Laura is employed as a Sr. Business Partner, Store Operations at Target Corporation in Mpls.broadstreet.zone(48036);
Thomas is a 2011 graduate of Prior Lake High School and a 2015 graduate of St. John’s University. Thomas is a Chemist at Lifecore Biomedical in Chaska.
A July 15th wedding is planned in St. Paul, MN. The couple will make their home in Minnetonka.
Scandia man arrested for kidnapping
A 34-year-old Scandia man was arrested over the weekend after allegedly attempting to kidnap a woman last week in Willernie.
According to the Washington County Attorney’s Office, Michael Grant Harker, 34, of Scandia, was driving a van on Wildwood Road in Willernie around 8:30 p.m. April 20. Harker allegedly drove his van slowly and passed several times by a woman who was standing near the road. He allegedly parked the van nearby, walked to the woman and grabbed her by the hair, punching her in the head and attempting to get her back to his van and in a side door. A third person was nearby and heard the woman screaming; upon the third person’s approach, the woman was able to escape, and Harker allegedly fled the scene in his van (the entire incident was reportedly captured by the security camera of a nearby business, which has not yet been publicly
Landing, bicycles among Scandia council topics
Terry Traver
Scandia Reporter
As the public forum to discuss the Log House Landing ramp drew near, the dispute over the city’s approach to the project continued at the Scandia City Council work session on April 5. Mayor Christine Maefsky and Councilmen Steve Kronmiller and Robert Hegland weren’t in support of funding a rebuild of the Log House Landing ramp area, while Councilmen Chris Ness and Jim Schneider defended the previous council decision to rebuild and remodel the ramp to include being used for boats and trailers.broadstreet.zone(48036);
“I don’t have an issue with leaving the ramp alone,” Ness said. But it will come back again and again until it is closed.”
An open forum to give the public an opportunity to express their support for one of four options for the site is set for April 25.
The options are to leave the ramp as it is with no changes, move ahead with the plan