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the community,” said American Legion Public Safety Chairman Aaron Hoska. “The American Legion Constitution says to maintain law and order, so one way we can help out in
LINO LAKES — Members of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board learned more about the proposed Mattamy Homes Watermark development and heard some concerns from residents who live near the future project. The public hearing, held April 13, addressed the planned unit development staging plan and preliminary plat for the 372acre project. The proposed development has been presented and reviewed several times by city staff, council and advisory boards over the past several years. Mattamy Homes representative Rick Packert first provided an overview of the project to the council in May 2014. The residential community will be located in the northwest quadrant of I-35E and County Road 14/Main Street in Lino Lakes. The property, comprised of 12 individual parcels of land, measures about 1 mile long and 1/2 mile wide. It is bordered by I-35E on the east and County Road 54/20th Avenue N. on the west. The development is proposed to contain 706 single-family homes and 165 townhome units for a total of 871 units. City Planner Katie Larsen gave a detailed presentation to the board on April 13 of what the development would entail and the plans that are underway. Some features include a 5-acre public park, a 5,000-square-foot recreational center for residents, two private parks and 2 miles of public trails. Open space makes up 39 percent of the
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American Legion Post 566 Public Safety Chairman Aaron Hoska and Cmdr. Paul Lesch present Sgt. Kris Carlson of the Centennial Lakes Police Department with the American Legion Outstanding Police Officer of the Year award at the Circle Pines City Council meeting April 12.
American Legion selects Outstanding Police Officer of the Year Officer of the Year by American Legion Post 566 in Lino Lakes. Carlson, who has been with the CLPD since April 2004, has served as a patrol officer and detective. He was promoted to the rank of patrol sergeant in 2014.
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CIRCLE PINES — Sgt. Kris Carlson of the Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) was recently named the American Legion Outstanding Police
“People think that you hang up the uniform and tie the boots together ... and their service is done. The whole point of veterans service organizations like the American Legion is we want to give back to
5 Centennial High School students qualify for state speech tournament BY SHANNON GRANHOLM STAFF WRITER
CIRCLE PINES — Five students on the Centennial High School speech team attended the state tournament Saturday, April 16 at Lakeville North High School. Participants included seniors Liz De Vere Hunt, Nathan Navratil and Adam Drabek, along
with sophomores Izzy Raleigh and Savanah VanHese. “This year's team is a combination of some good veterans with a large group of novice kids,” said speech coach Mark Quinlan. “It has been a rebuilding year; we had a very talented and experienced senior class graduate last year. Many of the veterans have done well and
a lot of the new kids have stepped forward too and started to learn what the activity is all about.” On average, Quinlan said, the team has around 60-70 students. This year's team has 60. The team attended eight invitational tournaments this season, not including the section tournament SEE CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL, PAGE 14
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Seniors Nathan Navratil and Liz De Vere Hunt are two of the five Centennial High School speech team members who qualified for the state tournament on April 16. Other students who qualified were senior Adam Drabek and sophomores Izzy Raleigh and Savanah VanHese.
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Rice Lake Elementary carnival brings fundraiser, families and fun on Sunday, April 10. The festivities included games such as a fishing pond, a bottle ring toss, grab bags, a large raffle and hair tinting. Top left: Solveig Stensland and Cheryl Dettmer sell punch cards at the entrance. Dettmer is a gifted services resource teacher at Rice Lake. Middle: Aleyna Rosky and Sydney Wayman helped out at concessions serving cookies and nachos. Both are kindergartners in Rachel Strauss’ class. Bottom left: Lisa Mahal serves up soda and giant pickles-on-a-stick. Her daughter Sadie is a first grader in Bruce Woznak's class. Top right: Victoria Matteson won her stuffed animal at the fishing pond. “I’ve always wanted to be in the paper,” she said excitedly. She’s a fourth grader in Paula Andrzejewski’s class. Bottom right: Students enter the maze set up in the school library.
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Northeast Metro Expo brings community together
BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR
VADNAIS HEIGHTS — A fi rst-ever Northeast Metro Expo will combine family fun and business networking into one. The free event will be held at the Vadnais Sports Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 1. Local businesses, nonprofits, schools and health centers will share what they have to offer and free entertainment will be provided. Family-friendly entertainment includes a bounce house, face painting, balloon artistry, drones and a photo booth. Bubble Smash Sports, Lakeshore Players Theatre, Just For Kix dance studio, Rat Pack Entertainment, Hmong Cultural Center dancers, Karl Achilles Magic Co., the Bug Zone and the Raptor Center will also provide entertainment. Joshua and Macayla Fryc of Bubble Smash Sports will allow youth to try on a bubble suit and bounce around. The bubble suits can be used for group games such as soccer or others. A 20-pound suit of air is worn from the knees to above the head. Bubble soccer started in Denmark about five years ago as a way to play soccer without being afraid of impact. Joshua describes it as a cross between soccer, football and sumo wrestling. “We find it really helpful to educate people about it,” said Joshua. “It is still such a new sport. If you fall
BY SHANNON GRANHOLM STAFF WRITER
The Anoka County District Court and its justice partners within the county are teaming up to celebrate Law Day with an Open Courthouse event. The Anoka County Courthouse and Government Center in Anoka will open its doors to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 1. The event is designed to showcase the work of the state's justice system and to educate the public about the role of judges, attorneys, law enforcement personnel and citizens. “Our justice system belongs to the people, and it is critically important that citizens understand how judges, attorneys, and law enforcement work together to peacefully resolve cases and keep our communities safe,” said Tenth Judicial District Court Judge Bethany Fountain Lindberg. “This Law Day, we are inviting
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down, you just bounce up. It is just an absolute blast.” The Frycs are one of few vendors in the Twin Cities who rent out the balls for group games and parties. The couple graduated from the University of Northwestern last spring and decided to start their own bubble ball business. “I saw some of these videos on YouTube a few years ago,” said Joshua. “I thought, ‘As soon as I am done with college I will buy balls and set up a business.’” The couple also both coach soccer. Magician Karl Achilles of Hugo will
also be performing new stunts at the expo as a “sneak preview.” Achilles specializes in illusions and Houdinistyle escapes. “We are going to preview a few new tricks on May 1 that we are going to be doing this year,” said Achilles. At the expo, a mascot dance-off will also be held. Mascots from area businesses and organizations will compete to see whose mascot dances the best. Food vendors will also be on hand — Acqua Restaurants, Applebee's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Perkins, Pizza Man, Meet Market and Subway among them.
The expo was spearheaded by Press Publications, which partnered with the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation (VHEDC). “We are so thrilled about the expo,” said Ling Becker, executive director of the VHEDC. “We are really excited about some of the local dance groups and having some of the local schools perform.” Becker organized the event with Patty Steele, multi media director of Press Publications. “The overall goal of connecting folks in the community together is amazing,” said Becker. “Patty and I are both passionate about it.” Steele also spearheaded a community expo in Woodbury several years ago, which now draws close to 10,000 attendees. Becker described her as the “queen of expos.” Becker is excited to see area cities come together as locals. “It is really worthwhile because to be able to brand the area as a northeast region is something we haven't done much of in the area,” she said. “To have this intersection where several cities come together and business and community groups can connect with the community under one roof is a real opportunity.” Free parking will be available on site and there will also be a free shuttle from Tousley Sports, Du Fresne Manufacturing and Dey Distributing.
Anoka County to offer more hands-on approach for Law Day the people we serve into our courthouse to get a behind-the-scenes look at their justice system, take part in free legal service clinics, and learn about the programs and services that are available to them through the courts and other justice system partners.” Law Day is a national day set aside to celebrate the rule of law, established in 1958 through a proclamation by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. “It is a good time for us in the justice system to remind ourselves why we are here and to set aside a day to directly address our public, when they are not in our courtroom, to talk about our system, how it works, how we have these checks and balances and how it remains the best judicial system, I think, out there,” Lindberg said. “You can draw people into the building, debunk some of the myths and make it a real
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place where there are real services there to help people and connect them with services.” Although the event has been held for many years, Lindberg said it has a new flavor this year. In past years it was an educational fair; this year, however, it is more focused on providing services. “We really wanted to do something more meaningful. Instead of just telling people what we did, we wanted to show them and let them get something tangible that they can take away and make sure that their experience in the court is a positive one,” she said. “Instead of people talking at citizens, we are actually hands-on helping. “The event is free of cost and there are no eligibility or income requirements to receive services. The event will feature guided courthouse tours, an information fair of legal services available in the area and K-9
demonstrations from the Anoka County Sheriff's Office. There will also be discussions on elder abuse scams and drugs within the county. “I think we are addressing almost all of the issues that you could have in the legal realm,” Lindberg continued. “You will be able to resolve, I think, a lot of what people think of as bureaucratic issues in terms of not understanding the process. There will be someone there to explain it to you, someone there to get you on the right track with legal advice.” There will also be numerous legal clinics with various topics including family law (divorce/ custody/child support/ probation), driver's license reinstatement, outstanding warrant resolution, conservators/power of attorney/guardianships, adult and juvenile expungements and immigration.
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their next step is, what strategically they should do with their case,” she said. To set up a oneon-one consultation with an attorney in advance, call 763-4227563. Consultations can also be done on a walk-in basis. For a detailed schedule visit www.mncourts.gov/ AnokaLawDay2016. “We are hoping that people leave with a tidy package, meaning they have their court date set up, they have their paperwork in hand, they have the correct documents served on the correct people and they have everything they need in order to move their case along,” Lindberg said. Anderson added, “We hope to educate, but also to give people the help that they need.”
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“There are so many people who need help in the family law area and so many selfrepresented litigants, that giving them help on the actual hands-on things they need to do in the process is really important. The process is overwhelming for so many people, understandably,” said attorney Marna Anderson of Hicken, Scott, Howard and Anderson P.A in Anoka. Lindberg agreed that the event is becoming more important as more and more people start representing themselves. “As we grow toward increasingly more self-represented clientele, it is important for the courts to reach out to these folks. When I am on the bench I can't give legal advice, I can’t tell them what
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Stamps are not forever HE REDUCTION IN price of the fi rst class postage stamp has caused conversation both pro and con during the past few weeks. The postal managers don’t like it, claiming it will cause a two billion dollar loss. In a news release from the U.S. Postal Service the following rates went into effect April 10: cost to mail fi rst class letters from 49 cents to 47 cents, letters additional ounces from 22 cents to 21 cents, letters to all international destinations from $1.20 to $1.15, and postcards from 35 cents to 34 cents. How many “Forever” stamps do you have in your inventory? THIS IS THE time of year snowbirds return to Minnesota About the and other northern states from the southern states where they spend Town the winter. High temperatures and Gene Johnson high humidity bring them home for golf, fishing, cycling and hiking. Naturally they also come to be with family, especially their grandchildren. Our winter in Fort Myers, Florida was good except for the month of January when we received six times the normal rainfall. This caused some flooding and arrived with unexpected high winds. During the winter we connected with Minnesota friends: Stan and Jeanette Bakke, Dick and Peggy Palen, Ted and Loretta Blaesing, Jack and Mary Ritt, Rich and Mary Ramsey, and their son and family, Paul and Elaine Magnuson, Gene Dickie, Roger Rafferty, Randa Stanius, Pat and Carol McFarlane, David and Barbara Nicholson, Joe and Pam Hallberg, the Ken Larson’s, Stan and Karen Hubbard, Doug and Deb Johnson, Doug and Linda Carlson, Duane and Tutti Vik, George and Darleen Brushaber, Mary Jo Schwab, Dr. Jay and Barb Barnes and of course some members of our family. Tourism was up 3 percent in Lee County (Ft. Myers) this winter and passengers at RSW (Regional Southwest) airport is up 9 percent. IF YOUR CHILDREN are planning a lemonade stand or other street side sales this summer, remember permits may be necessary. A friend of ours, an Air Force retiree, experimented in New York City with a street stand. He was closed down quickly and discovered he needed 30 different permits. Over-regulation is everywhere in our society today. Entrepreneurship suffers. Small business, the creator of jobs, is discouraged. Proposed labor laws in our state and federal government are ridiculous. Many officials (politicians) don’t understand main street America. Many just don’t care. The lesson is clear; “When they throw lemons, you can’t always make lemonade!” THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION campaign is fascinating especially in the area of selection of delegates, superdelegates, rules for caucuses, and convention candidate selection. Revisiting these issues is important for Minnesota too. BETHEL UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS of Political Science, David Schultz and the late Stacey Hunter Hecht edited the book, “Presidential Swing States: Why Only Ten Matter.” The authors offer a fi rst of its kind examination of why some states are swingers in presidential elections, capable of being won by either of the major candidates, describe what makes these few states unique and explain why the presidency is decided by who wins them. If recent trends continue, voters in Ohio, Florida, Colorado, Iowa and a handful of other states matter greatly. The focus of the book is to understand why the presidential race has been effectively reduced to only 10 states.
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he Metropolitan Council (Met Council) was created in 1967 by the Minnesota Legislature in response to growing issues of septic tank wastewater contamination. It was recognized that there were systematic problems which transcended coordination of any one agency. So basically the Met Council was created to be the number one entity in charge of overseeing, coordinating and mannumber two Movers and aging in the Twin Cities metro area. Shakers In the beginning this seemed like a Jeff Reinert reasonable task. As cities in the metro were developing, it made sense to have coordination of septic and sewer systems and to help cities manage their planning and expense of this infrastructure. Today however, the Met Council has grown to become a billion dollar annual expense with tasks that in my opinion are overreaching. Next year the Met Council will be 50 years old and has now taken on the task of being the central planner for the Twin Cities and is involved in social engineering. Their sewer management tasks have evolved to also include Metro Transit, Metropolitan Transportation Services, Environmental Services and Community Development. With their new “Thrive 2040
MSP” initiative, they are involved with government promoted affordable housing, multi-family housing, transit initiatives (fewer roads and more trains & buses), diversity initiatives, higher population densities with transit oriented development (TOD) that promotes moderate to high density development projects. Lino Lakes would drastically change if we allow them to succeed. So who are these people with their billion dollar budget? The Met Council currently has 17 members, 16 of which represent a geographic district in the seven-county area (but not necessarily from that area) and one “at large” chair. They are all appointed with absolute power by the Governor and they set their own agenda and budget. So what’s the problem? The problem is that citizens have no voice in what the Met Council is doing. Every 10 years, each city is mandated to complete what is known as a Comprehensive Plan to be approved by the Met Council. I have now been involved in two of these processes in Lino Lakes and we will soon begin the process again. They will require it be based on the “Thrive 2040 MSP” initiative. Over time the Met Council has become more intrusive into how cities operate and develop. Land use becomes more restrictive, they mandate population densities, transportation options become more regulated and their new ambition to control all water is a bit disturbing.
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Now, the Twin Cities is not the only place in the country that has an entity like the Met Council. However, the Met Council in the Twin Cities is the only entity in the county that does not include elected representatives or elected representation, which is why they are getting away with their social engineering initiatives. The Met Council governance has got to change. Reform of the Met Council has been desired by local governments for years. The release of the overreaching Thrive MSP 2040 plan has reinvigorated the drive for reform. Last fall I was honored to participate in a process led by many county commissioners from the metro area. The coalition originated with officials from Anoka, Carver, Dakota and Scott Counties who agree that the Met Council must be more accountable to its constituency. This coalition supports the need for regional planning, collaboration and coordination but seeks to expand local government representation on the Met Council. If the principles submitted by our Coalition are adopted, a majority of Met Council members will be elected officials from every metro county government, appointed by local jurisdictions with coterminous terms and incorporate a system of checks and balances. This change in governance would stop overreaching efforts by the Met Council.
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QUAD AREA EVENTS FAMILY STORIES INTO MEMOIR: WRITE YOUR LIFE!
When: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 20 Where: Centennial Library, Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines Details: Writing exercises to spark memories and tell about history. Part of the First Pages literary enrichment program. Free, but registration required. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anoka.lib.mn.us
ETCHED GLASSWARE When” 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 20 Where: Centennial Community Ed Conference Room, 4707 North Rd., Circle Pines Details: Etch a monogram or theme with a sandblaster on choice of glasses to take home. $25; registration required. Contact: 763-793-6100 or isd12.org/ community-education
GRANDPARENT CLASS
When: 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 21 Where: Centennial Community Ed Conference Room, 4707 North Rd., Circle Pines Details: Grandparents can learn how to enhance child development in fun, interactive ways, perform CPR, how to alleviate airway obstructions, and other types of fi rst aid. $25/individual or couple. Contact: 763-793-6100 or isd12.org/ community-education
ADULT TRIP: JUNK BONANZA
When: 9:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Friday, Apr. 22 Where: Bus leaves from Lovell Building, 4175 Lovell Rd., Lexington Details: Find vintage and re-purposed pieces, antiques and more at the Junk Bonanza at Canterbury Park. $47 includes transportation and admission.
Contact: 763-793-6100 or isd12.org/ community-education
ANNUAL RUMMAGE, PLANT AND BAKE SALE
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 23 Where: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1 Shepherd Ct., Circle Pines Details: Clothing of all sizes, knick-knacks, kitchen utensils, and other household items. Contact: 763-784-8320
FAMILY EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
When: 12:30-3 p.m. Saturday, April 23 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Free celebration with climbing wall, light refreshments and earth art project to take home. Local businesses and organizations will highlight earth-friendly products. Contact: 651-429-8007 or www.anoka countyparks.com
INTRODUCTION TO KAYAKING
When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 26 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Class covers basic strokes, safety and boat/equipment selection. $25; registration required. Ages 15+. Contact: 651-429-8007 or www.anokacountyparks.com
IPAD/IPHONE – TOP TEN APPS
When: 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Apr 28 Where: Centennial High School East, room 102, 4881 101st Ln., Circle Pines Details: Learn about the best new apps to enhance the way you use your phone or iPad. $15; registration required. Contact: 763-793-6100 or isd12.org/ community-education
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SPRING CRAFT & BAKE SALE
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 30 Where: Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 7330 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes Details: 15-20 local vendors showcasing handmade crafts and bake sale with homemade baked goods. Contact: gumcll.org
BIRD LANGUAGE WORKSHOP
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 30 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Learn to decipher bird alarm calls and behaviors and what they can tell us about the other animals on the landscape. $5; registration required. Open to all ages. Contact: 651-429-8007 or www.anoka countyparks.com
YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY
SENIOR DAY TRIP: JOHN When: Saturday, DENVER TRIBUTE April 30
When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 28 Where: Leaves from Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway Details: Musical tribute to John Denver at the Plymouth Playhouse. $52 includes ticket, lunch and transportation. Register online, by mail or in person. Contact: ci.lino-lakes. mn.us
Saturday, April 23, 6 p.m.
Where: Lino Lakes YMCA Details: National initiative is a free community open house with activities for the family themed around Healthy Living, Youth Development and Social Responsibility. Contact: www. ymcatwincities.org
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Cadillac Dinner WHEN: 6 p.m. Saturday, April 23 WHERE: St. Genevieve Parish
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Save the Date COLOR ME COUGAR FUN RUN
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14 Where: Centennial Middle School, 399 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: 3K, nontimed event features a Color Blast Party and autograph signing and benefits Centennial Middle School. Open to families of all ages. Concessions available. Check-in begins at 8:30. $30 per person; register before April 29 to receive t-shirt and Color Blast Powder Pack. Contact: http://shop. schoolathon.org/183831
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When: 8:30-10 a.m. Thursdays Where: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Room 23, 171 Em St., Lino Lakes Details: Lose weight with portion control. Local chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) invites men and women to weekly meetings. Contact: 651-483-6340
STUDY AT CENTENNIAL ACE
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 4:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 6-8:30 p.m. Thursdays Where: Centennial CALC building, 4203 LUNCHEON, “500” Woodland Rd., Circle CARDS AND CRIBBAGE Pines When: Noon Monday, Details: Study for free May 2 Where: St. Genevieve ANOKA COUNTY WORK- to pass the GED, prepare Parish Center, 6995 Cen- FORCE CENTER ON-SITE for the Accuplacer test, or review basic skills in HIRING EVENTS terville Rd., Centerville Details: Home-cooked When: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 math, reading and writing. Adult students can meal, door prizes and p.m. fi rst three Wednesbegin any time. cash prizes for top three days of each month Contact: 763-398-2980 scorers. Tickets $9, availWhere: WFC, 1201 or gstone@isd12.org able at the door. 89th Ave., Blaine Contact: 651-429-7937 Details: Qualifies jobseekers can connect with NEIGHBORHOODS local businesses. GROOVY ART SHOW Contact: 763-783-4808 When: 5-8 p.m. ThursNEARBY or amy.honer@co.anoka. day, May 5 mn.us Where: Centennial Middle School, art wing USED BOOK SALE Details: Sculpture, QUILTING CLUB When: 5-8:30 p.m. drawing and painting on Wednesday, Apr. 20; 10 When: 9:30 a.m. 2nd display; silent auction, a.m.-8:30 p.m. Thursday, and 4th Tuesdays book fair and prizes. Apr. 21; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Where: Lino Lakes Contact: cmspso.weeSenior Center, 1189 Main Friday, Apr. 22 and Satbly.com urday, Apr. 23; noon-4:30 St. p.m. Sunday, Apr. 24 Details: Seniors can Where: Roseville Liwork on quilting projbrary, 2180 Hamline Ave. ects. N., Roseville. Contact: 651-982-2440 Details: Thousands of or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
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books, movies, talking books and CD’s from all branches of the Ramsey County Library, as well as private donations. Most items $1 or less. Hosted by the Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries. Contact: rcl.ramsey. lib.mn.us
‘BIDDER 70’ MOVIE SHOWING
When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 20 Where: White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi Details: Tue story of environmental activist Tim DeChristopher who bid on national park land to save it from oil drilling. Contact: white bearunitarian.org
THIRD THURSDAY NIGHT ADULT BOOK CLUB
When: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, April 21 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Title selected is ‘Go Set a Watchman’, by Harper Lee. Read the book and join the discussion. No advance sign-up necessary. Contact: 651-275-7300
‘A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM’
When: April 21-May 15; shows at 7:30 pm Fri. and Sat.; 2 pm Sun.; Preview 7:30 pm Thurs., April 21 Where: Lakeshore Players, 4820 Stewart
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MINNESOTA IRONMAN BICYCLE RIDE
When: Sunday, April 24 Where: Ride starts at the Washington County Fairgrounds Details: Various routes and distances through the valley. Advance registration. Contact: www.ironmanbikeride.org
SCOOPS FOR TROOPS 5K RUN, 3K WALK AND KIDS FUN RUN
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Northern Lights Variety Band Spring Concert WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 23 WHERE: Bethel University, Benson
Great Hall, 3900 Bethel Dr., Arden Hills
celebration of National Parks, and music from ‘Star Wars’. Tickets $10 in advance from band members or at Shoreview City Hall; $15 at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m.
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Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Set in ancient Rome, this madcap show combines 2000-yearold comedies, classic vaudeville, desperate lovers, scheming neighbors, and secrets behind every toga. Contact: 651-429-5674 or www.lakeshore players.com
‘SKATING THROUGH CANDYLAND’
When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21; 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 22; 2 p.m. Saturday, April 23; and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 24 Where: Coon Rapids Ice Center, 11000 Crooked Lake Blvd. Details: Ice fantasy show features local skaters as well as uest skaters Kim Navarro, Brent Bommentre and Jonathon Yang. Contact: 763-951-7222 or coonrapidsicecenter. com
“SLEEPING BEAUTY” BALLET
When: 7 p.m. Friday, April 22; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 23; 2 p.m. Sunday, April 24 Where: Stillwater Area High School Auditorium, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. Details: St. Croix Ballet performance features local students dancing to the music of Tchaikovsky; tickets $15. Contact: 651-439-2820 or www.stcroixballet. com
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GUYS & DOLLS
When: 7 p.m. Friday, April 22 & Saturday, April 23; 2 p.m. Sunday, April 24 Where: Hill-Murray School, 2625 Larpenteur Ave. E., Maplewood Details: Musical comedy about rolling the dice and falling in love under the bright lights of Broadway. Purchase tickets online; Contact: 651-748-2417 or hill-murray.org/ theatre
ALL ABOUT BOATING SAFETY
When: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 23 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Class for participants ages 12+ meets the requirements for watercraft operators permits in both Minn. and Wis.; and may qualify for an insurance discount. $50/person; youth half-price when attending with a paying adult. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com
55+ DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
When: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 23 Where: Forest Lake Senior Center, 767 SW 4th St., Forest Lake Details: 8-hour 1st time course for seniors who want to learn more about driver safety, new laws and vehicle technology and get a 10%
discount on car insurance. $26; registration required. Contact: 888-234-1294 or mnsafetycenter.org
55+ DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
When: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, April 23 Where: Forest Lake Senior Center, 767 SW 4th St., Forest Lake Details: 8-hour 1st time course for seniors who want to learn more about driver safety, new laws and vehicle technology and get a 10% discount on car insurance. $26; registration required. Contact: 888-234-1294 or mnsafetycenter.org
RITE OF SPRING
When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. April 23 Where: Mahtomedi DEC, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Free family event explores Earth-friendly ideas through hands-on workshops and information stations, as well as electronics and medication recycling. Contact: mahtomedigreen.org
GEOCACHING 101
When: 10:30 am- noon, Sat., April 23; also May 14 & June 18 Where: William O’Brien State Park, Cty Hwy 95, Marine on St. Croix Details: Expert Andy McCracken on using a GPS unit to fi nd caches.
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, April 24 Where: Arden Hills Army Training Site Details: Family friendly event to bring civilians, veterans and military families together includes ice cream, food trucks, silent auction, photo booth, special guests, children’s activities and more. Runs begin at 12:30.
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT AND PANCAKE BREAKFAST
When: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 24 Where: Forest Lake Masonic Lodge #344, 119 SE 8th Ave. Details: Venture Crew 007 is accepting household and office electronics. tube TV’s $.48/lb; hard drive data destruction $10; non-tube electronics free if under 50 lbs, $.50 each additional pound. Pick-up available. Proceeds fund the crew’s programs for youth 13-20. Mason’s pancake breakfast from 8 a.m.12:30 p.m. supports the “Most of Us” anti-drug and anti-smoking programs of the Forest Lake Area Partnership for Families. Contact: crew007.us
SENIOR SAFETY TIPS
When: 2-3 p.m. Sunday, April 24 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Presentation by Washington County Attorney Pete Orput to help increase fi nancial literacy in the community. Contact: 651-7311320 or co.washington. mn.us/library
SPRING DREAMING RURAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN WORKSHOP
When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 Where: Scandia Community Center, 14727 209th St. N., Scandia Details: Free workshop will focus on larger rural properties and offer guidance on topics such as managing woodlands, converting turf and old fields to prairie, controlling invasive species like buckthorn, and protecting local water resources. Contact: 651-330-8220
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ST. MARY OF THE LAKE SPRING RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE
When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, April 28; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, April 29; and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 30 Where: St. Mary of the Lake Parish Life Center Gym, 4690 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake Contact: 651-429-7771
ST CROIX VALLEY ART OPENER STUDIO TOUR
When: 4-9 p.m. Friday, April 29; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1 Where: Artist studios throughout the St. Croix Valley Details: Features demonstrations and artwork for sale. Contact: artopener. com
COLORING & COCKTAILS
When: 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, April 29 & Saturday, April 30 Where: Maplewood Mall Center Court Details: Adult coloring and hand-crafted cocktails to benefit the Junior League of St. Paul. $15/person. Contact: coloringand cocktails.eventbrite.com
TRASH TO TREASURE DAY
When: Saturday, Apr. 30 Where: Throughout White Bear Lake and White Bear Township Details: Residents can set out unwanted items on the curbside with a ‘Free’ sign; and cruise local neighborhoods to pick up other’s treasures. Residents are responsible for disposing of items that are not picked up.
PITCH, HIT & RUN COMPETITION
When: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30 Where: Chippewa Middle School, 5000 Hodgson Rd., North Oaks Details: Free Major League Baseball competition for area youth that recognizes individual excellence in baseball/softball skills. Boys and girls ages 7-14 compete in four age divisions and advance through four levels of competition. Registration form and copy of birth certificate required at check-in. Contact: simser28@ gmail.com
KIDZ ‘N BIZ FEST
When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 30 Where: Oneka Elementary School, 4888 Heritage Parkway, Hugo Details: Free family event sponsored by the Hugo Business Association and Hugo Economic
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BOUQUET DAY
When: Saturday, Apr. 30 Where: Participating retailers, downtown White Bear Lake Details: Create a bouquet by visiting participating stores and receive a free cut flower. Contact: downtown whitebearlake.com
MUNCHKIN MARKET
When: 9 am-4 pm Sat., April 30; 9 am-2 pm Sun., May 1 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds Details: Consignment sale featuring everything related to babies and children. Contact: www. stillwater.munchkin markets.com
UNION DEPOT TRAIN DAYS
When: Saturday, Apr. 30 & Sunday, May 1 Where: Union Depot, 214 4th St. E., St. Paul Details: Event includes tours of the Amtrak Exhibit Train, showcasing the past, present and future of the railroad, along with other free activities such as the ‘Chuggington’ Kids Depot, model trains, musical entertainment, train memorabilia vendors and more for all ages. Contact: uniondepot. org
NORTHEAST METRO EXPO
When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, May 1 Where: Vadnais Sports Center Details: More than 90 local business vendors, including restaurants, home improvement, medical, sports & fitness, non-profit, government and school vendors; and family-friendly activities such as face painting, bounce house, mascot dance-off, music, Bubble Smash Sports, balloon artistry, magician, drones, photo booth, The Raptor Center, Just for Kix, door prizes and more. Free. Contact: 651-407-1200 or presspubs.com
JEWELRY/WOODCARVING DEMONSTRATION AND SALE
When: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 1 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trl., Scandia Details: Scandinavian artists Harley and Norma Refsal will demonstrate their woodcarving and jewelry-maikinf craft. Coffee and treats included. RSVP by April 25. Contact: lmoratzk@ luthersem.edu
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Six-run inning fuels Cougar win over Anoka BY MARK AGUIRRE CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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Kyle Nordby’s pitching helped lead the Cougars to an 8-3 win over Anoka.
CIRCLE PINES - The Centennial baseball squad split a pair of Northwest Suburban Conference contests, and lost to non-conference foe Edina this past week. After a tough 3-2 setback at Robbinsdale Armstrong to begin the week, the Cougars played impressively in an 8-3 victory over the eighthrated Tornadoes last Thursday. Centennial rode starting and winning pitcher Kyle Nordby against the visiting Tornadoes. The defense backed Nordby with a solid showing, while the offense staked him to a quick 2-0 fi rst-inning advantage, before exploding for a six-pack of timely runs in the profitable fi fth inning. After Levi Falck led off the bottom of the fi rst with a walk off Anoka starter Trent Palmer, Bryan Pierson followed with a base hit to left. Dylan Hagen moved both runners up a base with a well-executed sacrifice bunt, and then Nordby helped his own cause with a line drive
base hit to right that plated both runners. Nordby faced just two batters over the minimum over the fi rst three frames, but Centennial couldn't add to its 2-0 lead. The Tornadoes got to Nordby for a single run in the fourth on a RBI base hit by catcher Max Ploof, and they knotted the game 2-2 with a runscoring single off the bat of Trent Fredenburg. The Cougars chased Palmer in the fi fth, when they parlayed five hits, a hit batsman, a walk, a pair of wild pitches and two errors into six runs. They sent a dozen batters to the plate, before reliever Dalton Hoffman extinguished the fi re. The fi rst three hitters (Falck, Pierson, and Hagen) delivered singles, and Centennial was off to the races. Hagen's rope single to center plated two runs, and Matt Robinson and catcher Blake Haugen had RBI base raps during the uprising. Keaton Kuzel worked the fi nal two innings, spelling Nordby in the seventh. He was touched for just a single run. Kuzel was also on base all day, with a trio of
walks. Host Edina pushed home four runs in the fi rst, three in the second, and two each in the third and fourth innings in a 13-5 win at Centennial expense on Saturday afternoon. Starter Robinson was tagged with the loss for the Cougars, and the Hornets were led by Charlie Fisher's two home runs. "We played vey well and beat a good Anoka team," said Centennial coach Rollie Goertzen. "Kyle pitched a solid game. I think it's the fi rst time that he hasn't had at least one strikeout in a game that he's started. He didn't have his best stuff, but he hung in there." Both Pierson and Hagen had two hits against Edina. "Hagen is on fire," said Goertzen. "We had 10 hits but we pitched batting practice to them. They were sitting on fastballs because we weren't getting any other pitches over the plate." The Cougars entertain conference opponents Elk River on Wednesday, and Champlin Park on Thursday.
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Blake Haugen plated a runner in Centennial’s six-run uprising.
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Annie Juergens, a senior at Centennial High School was recognized at an event the Minnesota Wild held recently to honor the Hobey Baker High School Character Award recipients from across the State of Minnesota.
Amanda helped get the Centennial softball team off on the right foot in their opener against host Hudson, WI. The senior shortstop drilled a firstinning grand slam home run to pave they way to an 11-6 Cougar triumph. She maintains 4.02 GPA and lettered in academics and softball. Amanda is a member of NHS and coaches youth softball. She also plays club softball.
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Carlson leads Cougars past Elks
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An impressive performance by Claire Carlson helped the Centennial girls' lacrosse squad open their season with a convincing 11-6 Northwest Suburban Conference victory over visiting Elk River last
Friday. Carlson popped in five goals and assisted on a pair of others to spur the Cougars' offense, and Morgan Belting came up with 14 saves in the Centennial nets. Krista Kissell added a trio of goals, and
Hannah Backman, Chloe Kallmen, and Emily Nadeau had one marker apiece. Centennial will entertain Maple Grove on Wednesday. Mark Aguirre
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AMERICAN LEGION: Sgt. Kris Carlson recognized for service to community FROM PAGE 1
the community is by recognizing police officers and fi refighters [who] do that in our communities every day.” Each year the American Legion selects a local police officer and fi refighter to recognize. That person then has the chance to compete at the state and, potentially, at the national level. Carlson was presented with the award at the April 12 Circle Pines City Council meeting. CLPD Police Chief James Coan noted in his nomination letter that Carlson has distinguished himself by his exemplary leadership and professional contributions to local policing and public safety. “In whatever endeavor he seeks to undertake, Carlson does so with the same high degree of determination, enthusiasm and dedication. I believe that Kris possesses the sort of qualities and characteristics which stand as a shining example for all in the law enforcement profession and for the public that he so ably serves and protects,”
Coan stated. Carlson, Coan said, handles all of his calls and cases with the same high level of care, compassion, courtesy and courage. He added that Carlson is appreciated by the public, trusted by his supervisors and highly respected by his peers and assigned officers. Mayor Dave Bartholomay said, “You are not surprising any of us. We think the world of him and know that Kris is a superstar, so we are just glad that other people are finding out about it.” Carlson is actively involved in advocating for victims of domestic abuse. He has taught a course on domestic violence prevention to high school students in the area. Last year, Carlson served as a member of the Anoka County Victim Services subcommittee and was instrumental in producing and presenting a training video for all law enforcement officers and officials in the county. Carlson also serves as president of the TriCounty Investigators Association and helped establish a website for the organization. He is preparing to
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Centennial Lakes Police Chief James Coan tells the council and audience members about Sgt. Kris Carlson and why he is deserving of the award at the Circle Pines city council meeting.
host a conference for investigators from the metro area. In addition, he serves on the Minnesota Law Enforcement Special Olympics committee in Anoka County. “Kris adeptly balances a busy family life with the challenges of the job
and with his very active support and advocacy for the victims of domestic abuse,” Coan said. Carlson greatly appreciated receiving the award and added that he was very appreciative of all of his family and friends who
attended the meeting to support him. “I appreciate this, and it means a lot. I go to work every day, do my job and expect nothing back. This is the way I can give back to the community that has given back to me for a long time,” Carlson
said. “The award itself is wonderful and it is a great honor, but I think the nomination and the words and meanings behind the nomination mean an extraordinary amount coming from the people I work for and work with.”
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Officers visit Golden Lake
4-H Clover Dash fundraiser Anoka County 4-H will host its sixth annual 4-H Clover Dash starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 30. The event will include a 5K Fun Run/Walk, a two-mile walk, and it will take place in Bunker Hills Regional Park in Andover. The race route will take participants through the scenic park on paved trails. The event is for runners, walkers, youth and adults. There will be medals and/or prizes for top finishers along with a random prize drawing. All proceeds from the event will go to the Anoka County 4-H youth development programs and scholarships. For more information, visit http://www. anokacounty. us/2432/4-H-CloverDash.
Introduction to kayaking
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(From left) Deputy Patrick Darsow from the Anoka County Sheriff's Office and officer Andrew Dixon from the Centennial Lakes Police Department visited Golden Lake Elementary School April 12 to discuss the role of K-9s in police work. The students had the opportunity to meet with Anoka County Sheriff's Office K-9 Brodie and see some of his skills in action.
Anoka Parks and Recreation will host an introduction to kayaking course for ages 15 and up. During the flat water course, participants will learn basic strokes, kayaking safety and boat/equipment selection. Most of the course will be spent on the water getting
comfortable in the boats and paddling. No experience is necessary. Advance registration is required and participants under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Cost is $25. The course will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. April 26 at Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes.
Hope for recovery workshop The Minnesota National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will hold a free, interactive workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illness, practical coping strategies and hope for recovery. The workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 1 at Mount Zion Temple, 1300 Summit Avenue, St. Paul. For more information or to register call 651645-2948 or visit the website at namihelps. org.
Lakes. The workshop, which is open to all ages, will help participants begin to decipher bird alarm calls and behaviors and tune into what those calls can say about other animals on the landscape. Participants are asked to dress according to the weather and bring a bag lunch. Advance registration is required. Cost is $5 per person plus tax.
Centennial fun run The community is invited to participate in the Color Me Cougar Fun Run, benefitting Centennial Middle School on Saturday, May 14 at 10 a.m. The run is a 3K non-timed event where participants meet at the starting line for a Color Blast Party and autograph signing. Participants then run, walk, skip, or hop through a course and get blasted
at several zones with colored powder. Families of all ages, strollers, wagons and wheelchairs are welcome. Concessions will be available at an additional cost. Funds will be used for educational enrichment and student activities. Cost: $30 per person Location: Centennial Middle School, 399 Elm Street Lino Lakes.Register before April 29 to receive a Color Me Cougar T-shirt and Color Blast Powder Pack. Register at http:// shop.schoolathon. org/183831. The event is sponsored by the Centennial Middle School Parent Support Organization and its initiative to support and enhance the Centennial Middle School experience.
Bird language workshop Anoka County Parks and Recreation will host a bird language workshop from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 30 at Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino
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Above: Here is a sampling of some of the proposed single-family homes in the future Mattamy Homes Watermark Development in Lino Lakes. The development would feature a model home section with one home of each lot size available for future homeowners to tour. Right: Here is an aerial view of what the proposed Watermark development would look like. The development would be made up of around 871 homes and feature one 5-acre park as well as two private parks and two miles of trails.
WATERMARK DEVELOPMENT: New development features open space FROM PAGE 1
development: 67 acres of wetlands, lakes and storm ponds and 77 acres of parks and open space. Single-family home floor plans will complement the lot widths; lot widths of 44, 55,65 and 75 feet are proposed. The development is proposed to be completed in seven phases, with an average of 125 lots being platted annually. Jim Huber, a Centerville resident, lives across from the proposed development on 20th Avenue N., which marks the border between Lino Lakes and Centerville at that location. He explained that he received a notice in the mail from the Army Corps of Engineers stating that some wetlands
were going to be eliminated by the proposed development. “Behind our houses we have a big wetland. I am wondering if that is going to be taken away because it is used for drainage and easement from the roadway. We just don't want it to go away if the water is going to come back into our house. Right now, that is our buffer,” Huber said. “I am trying to figure out what is going to be taken away, if there is going to be an impact on our side of the road or not.” Community Development Director Michael Grochala explained that nothing outside of the development would be taken away or impacted with the exception of some turn lanes being added on 20th Avenue N.
Stephanie Heckmann, also a Centerville resident, wanted to know if there were plans to install a traffic light at the intersection of 20th Avenue and Deer Pass Drive. She said that it is already very difficult to turn out of the cul-de-sac, especially on Saturday nights and Sundays with the traffic generated by Eagle Brook Church (located to the north). Grochala explained that a traffic light would not be installed because traffic levels, even with the proposed development, would not warrant a signal.
The board went with the staff's recommendation to continue the public hearing for the planned unit development (PUD) stage plan/ preliminary plat to allow for further review of the project. The hearing will be continued at the next board meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11 in the council chambers.
BUSINESS BRIEFS Two more options for Mexican cuisine Residents in Lino Lakes will soon have two more Mexican cuisine restaurants to choose from. Don Julio Mexican Restaurant will open its doors sometime in early summer at 701 Apollo Drive, Suite 130 by Kohl's and Target.
The restaurant has locations in White Bear Lake, Forest Lake and North Branch, and will soon open a location in Chisago City. The restaurant is known for its seafood fajitas and has many seafood, chicken and steak specials on its menu. The restaurant also has vegetarian options.
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Another Fiesta Cancun soon will open its doors in Lino Lakes. The new restaurant is located at 566 Lilac Street near Fast Break where Paleos Cuisine & Cocktails used to be.
The business recently celebrated 10 years of business and would like to thank its loyal supporters. Fiesta Cancun will open its doors following Cinco de Mayo at 566 Lilac Street near Fast Break where Paleos Cuisine & Cocktails was formerly located. The restaurant has another location in Lino Lakes (7090 21st Ave. N.) as well as Brooklyn Park, Eagan and Red Wing. Fiesta Cancun offers various soups
and salads, enchiladas, burritos, fajitas, burgers and other “fiesta specialties.”
BBB warns of speaker scam The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Minnesota and North Dakota is warning customers about the return of a classic scheme sometimes referred to as the “white van speaker scam.” The scam involves individuals approaching potential victims in
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Don Julios will open its doors early this summer in Lino Lakes at 701 Apollo Drive, suite 130, by Kohl's and Target.
public spaces, claiming they have premium home entertainment products (generally electronics and still in boxes) that they're willing to sell at a deep discount. The boxes contain products worth far less than advertised and what was paid for them. A recent incident was reported in southern Minnesota in which the victim was approached in a parking lot by an individual claiming to work for Berlin Audio Designs in the Twin
Cities. The salesperson claimed they had an overstock of home theater equipment and offered to sell goods supposedly worth $10,000 for $1,100. The victim discovered the boxes contained cheap speakers that were Bluetooth-compatible, but not wireless as the salesperson claimed. The BBB advises people to steer clear of individuals selling electronics from the back of their vehicles.
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Circle Pines council restricts parking on East Road BY SHANNON GRANHOLM STAFF WRITER
CIRCLE PINES — Residents who live on East Road are hoping their street will be less crowded during school hours after the Circle Pines City Council approved the installation of no parking signs at its April 12 meeting. The signs will restrict parking during school hours. “It is kind of like this balloon that just kind of expands,” said Mayor Dave Bartholomay of the problem that has been created by students parking in the residential areas near the school. Every couple of years, Bartholomay explained, the signs have had to be added further and further into the neighborhoods.
“At fi rst it wasn’t a problem, because there were maybe 10 cars, but yesterday and today there has been over 20 of them. Even backing out is getting a bit scary,” said resident Rick Bangert. “I am just kind of wondering where are the kids going to go when they can’t park there? Are we just pushing it over to somebody else’s neighborhood?” Bangert explained that one of his neighbors had spoken with one of the students who parked in front of his house and the student claimed to have a parking permit but no space to park in. “I don’t want to be somebody who is solving our problem and creating another problem for somebody else,” Bangert said. The city conducted a survey of residents
along East Road. City Administrator Jim Keinath said the residents were supportive of adding the signs. Over the summer, the Centennial School District plans to add an additional 360 spaces during the large construction project of the high school. The council members were hopeful that the additional parking spaces would fi x the problem, but they were not sure what the future impact would be. “You make the argument that adding more parking spots should solve the problem. First off, you don’t know if those parking spots are actually going to show up and second, we don’t really know how that will impact everything,” Bartholomay said. “Is
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that going to be enough spots? Are all of those kids going to want to pay that money to park or will they still want to park in a sense for free?” Councilman Matt Percy shared his thoughts. “My main concern was the spillover effect and we don’t want to have to chase these kids down all the time. It is very possible that some of these kids are going to move and we might have some problems in other neighborhoods at the end of May. I think the real telling point will be next fall,” he said. Councilman Mike Schweigert agreed with Percy. “I think we should put them (the signs) up now, but I think it is going to be an issue if it just keeps getting pushed and pushed,” he said.
Despite these concerns, the council approved the installation of the signs on East Road. Six signs were to have been installed on Monday, April 18, after press time. In other business, the council: • Approved the 2016 Street and Utility Improvement project construction and inspection contract. The project includes street and utility improvements for all segments of East Golden Lake Road and East Golden Lake Lane. A bituminous mill and overlay is planned for East Golden Lake Circle. • Heard a presentation in which Sgt. Kris Carlson, of the Centennial Lakes Police Department, was recognized by the
American Legion Post 566 in Lino Lakes as the American Legion Outstanding Police Officer of the Year. • Announced that City Administrator Jim Keinath will retire in September. The deadline for applications will be in mid-May and an applicant will be selected in late June or early July. The hope is to have some overlap so Keinath work alongside his replacement to east the transition. • Scheduled a council work session at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 to discuss the 2016 Street Project and other general issues. • The next regular council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 26.
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March 31. In order to qualify for the state tournament, students must place in the top three in their category. “I always stress strive to reach your individual potential and they did that,” Quinlan said. “These kids are doing things that normally people are afraid of — public speaking. If you are in a tough round, you know that your teammates are going to have your back, that they are going to support you.” De Vere Hunt, who has been on the team for four years, agreed. “There is a sense of unity when you are on the team. I don't really think of my teammates as just my teammates; I think of them as my closest friends and a part of my family,” she explained. This is De Vere Hunt's fi rst year qualifying for state. She competed in the Serious Interpretation of Drama category. In this category, students
must choose a play and decide which parts to format into a speech and perform it for a maximum of 10 minutes. “I really just hope to perform my best. I want to convey the emotions that my character feels. I don't want to focus on placing, but getting the message across to other people,” De Vere Hunt said of her hope for state. De Vere Hunt will also compete in the National Individual Events Tournament of Champions in May in Denver. Navratil, who has also been on the team for four years, enjoys being a part of the team. “I like the fact that speech team is perceived as an individual activity but it is really more than that; it is a group effort,” he said. This is his second year qualifying for state. Last year, he placed fourth in the category of storytelling, which he competed in again this year. In the Storytelling category, students have to learn 15 stories. At the tournament each student draws three
stories and picks their favorite. Students then have 30 minutes to prepare the story and then must perform it. “I like to make people feel things. Storytelling is a humorous event. I get to make them laugh and just make them enjoy the story,” he said. “It is nice to go into a room and be able to tell a story to influence someone's emotions.” Navratil's hope for the event was to tell good polished stories and to leave the audience with a good feeling. Navratil and his partner Drabek will compete in the Grand National Tournament put on by the National Catholic Forensic League (NCFL) in May in Sacramento, Florida. Quinlan said he has enjoyed watching the students growth over the course of the year. He will retire from teaching at the end of this school year, but will still be the speech coach and theater director for the district.
Middle School, Pines School and Anoka County Juvenile Corrections. Joe Graft was honored for his work in establishing emergency medical technician (EMT) and emergency medical responder (EMR) classes in area high schools. Leah Sams was recognized for establishing a biomedical sciences program in area schools. The program gives students hands-on
learning experiences with Mercy Hospital and Medtronic. Northwest Metro Healthy Student Partnership, a project of the Anoka-Hennepin School District, Allina Health and HealthPartners, was recognized for providing innovative health care delivery through the strengthening of clinical and community partnerships.
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Tears and pride at Centennial Fire Department awards ceremony
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Chief Harlan Lunstrom and Assistant Chief David Bruder give Dave Trettel a Citizen's Award for his equipment donations to the department, including a Changeable Tactics Vehicle (CTV.)
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Battalion Chief Randy Rolstad is given his retirement gift from Chief Harlan Lundstrom - his officers badge encased in acrylic. BY JOLENE FRID CONTRIBUTING WRITER
CIRCLE PINES – Friends and family of the Centennial Fire Department gathered at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Saturday, April 16 to proudly present awards to their team of fi refighters. Though it’s been a challenging year for the district, which underwent a split with the city of Lino Lakes, the service provided by the district was recognized at the ceremony for what it is: selfless, heroic and
constant. Included on the back of the program was a poem titled “Firefighter, the Neighbor Down the Street,” written by retired Centennial Deputy Chief Glen Olson. New Fire Chief Harlan Lundstrom opened the ceremony with a speech that reflected on the challenges faced by the district in 2015 .“There’s been a lot of change,” he said. “Change is inevitable and we don’t like it, but it’s futile to fight it.” He encouraged the district to maintain
a positive attitude and leave the past behind them, and then discussed the new patch design and logo adopted by Centennial Fire: pride, honor, integrity and professionalism. Though the logo was recently developed, the terms are nothing new to Centennial, as they have demonstrated these characteristics while serving the area for 30 years. Lundstrom highlighted that there will be new training opportunities happening for the team in addition to a
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Assistant Chief David Bruder gives Mindy Fiester, Darren Eckart and Jon Stalker Life Saver Awards.
transition to European style helmets. Some advantages of European helmets include a lighter weight, the entire face and head are covered and a lower profi le shape, which works better in confined spaces. Reporting for stations 1, 2 and 3 were Chief Mike Peterson, Chief Michael Mooney and Captain Kevin Stewart. Mooney gave a particularly emotional speech as he briefly reflected on the difficulties faced by the department in 2015. “It’s been quite a year,” he
said. He expressed sadness regarding Michael Manthey’s retirement from the department as a result of being elected to Lino Lakes City Council, and though he’s happy for Manthey, he will be missed. Discussing the resilience and bond of the department brought tears to his eyes as he conveyed his pride that the department is still together after all of the hardship. His speech was met with lengthy applause. Among the awards given during the
ceremony were Fire Fighter of the Year, Life Saver Awards, “Stork” Awards given to those who helped with emergency births (retired Deputy Chief Glen Olson received more than one of these,) years of service pins and bars, Rookie of the Year and Public Educator of the Year. Despite the recent turbulence, the Centennial Fire Department will continue to do what they’re passionate about: save lives, help the community and empower each other.
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Program helps reduce disparities Through July 2016, the cost of taking the GED test will be free! Centennial School District’s Adult Continuing Education (ACE), featured in the April 12 issue of the Quad Press, helps people study for the GED and assesses whether they’re ready to pass the test. According to Minnesota Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius, fewer people have taken the updated GED test since 2014 because stories spread that it was harder. ACE data supports this; fewer students passed GED in the last two years, but the staff expects at least a 400 percent increase in the number of grads participating in the graduation ceremony June 9. Fifty-five percent of the
math portion of the GED is now algebra. Since the GED is equivalent to a high school diploma, it can take a considerable amount of time to prepare for the test, so people should get started right away! The governor has asked the Legislature to approve more money to fund the program. Otherwise, the advertised price of the GED is $120. Official practice tests are $6, but ACE students could be offered these for free, depending on availability. Gov. Mark Dayton said, “This program will help reduce economic disparities, racially and geographically, to help ensure our economy works better for all Minnesotans.� Those with a GED make $10,000 more per year than those without one, according to Commissioner Clark Sieben of the Department of Employment and Economic
Development. ACE, which is open 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, and 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, helps student brush up on basic skills in reading, writing and math and has served students ages 17-73. New students should call 763-398-2980 to set up an orientation. Gail Marie Stone Teacher, Adult Continuing Education (ACE) Centennial School District
Water action week Gov. Mark Dayton has declared April 17 - 22 as Water Action Week. It’s a great opportunity to continue the conversation about one of Minnesota’s most abundant – but precious – natural resources.
There was a time when we took water for granted. In the late 1960s, our streams and rivers were highly polluted, with untreated human waste flowing directly in the Mississippi River. This crisis led our state to create the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, as well as charge the Metropolitan Council with the job of treating the metro’s wastewater. Today, it’s hard to imagine that level of pollution in our water. Now you can fish, swim and boat in the Mississippi River, as well as countless streams and lakes throughout the region. As a council member on the Met Council, I’m very proud of the work done by the council’s Environmental Services over the past nearly 50 years to keep our water clean. The council operates eight wastewater treatment plans, processes over 250
million gallons of water a day and serves 108 communities in the seven-county region. It’s a highly efficient and cost-effective system, delivering wastewater treatment rates up to 40 percent lower than other metro regions of similar size. As our region continues to grow, we strive to ensure our infrastructure can keep up with that growth to continue keeping our water clean. I thank the governor for his attention to this important issue and ask all of you to find ways you can play a role. Our children and grandchildren deserve to have the same clean waters we enjoy today. Sandy Rummel Metropolitan Council, District 11 Chair, Environment Committee
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POLICE BRIEFS Large party results in injuries LINO LAKES- Lino Lakes police officers responded to a report of an assault in the 1300 block of Main Street at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, April 16. Officers arrived and observed a large
party in a farm field where a fight among a few individuals caused the crowd to scatter. Officers from several agencies responded and assisted with crowd control. Paramedics from north Ambulance treated five people
with minor injuries. An adult male is in custody for misdemeanor assault. The organizer of the gathering is also in custody for facilitating an unlawful assembly and is cooperating with the investigation.
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Lino Lakes The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to a report of fraud and possible mail theft in the 7100 block of Mourning Dove Road at 2:35 p.m. April 4. Several fraudulent transactions were made to the bank account of a 24-yearold female from
Lino Lakes. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers stopped a vehicle in the 7600 block of Lake Drive for an equipment violation at 11:11 p.m. April 6. The driver, a 20-year-old female from Wyoming, was cited for open bottle. The passenger, a 19-year-old female from Columbus, was cited for underage consumption.
• An officer responded to theft report in the 1500 block of LaMotte Circle at 4:21 p.m. April 7. Officers learned an unknown amount of cash and coins were taken from a locked safe. The case is under investigation. • An officer stopped a vehicle in the 8000 block of I-35E at 1:43 a.m. April 8. The driver, a 44-year-old male from Hugo, was
arrested for fourthdegree DWI and speeding. • Officers responded to the 6500 block of Black Duck Drive S. at 10:29 a.m. April 8 on an identity theft report involving a 37-year-old male victim from Lino Lakes. Investigation is pending. • Officers stopped a vehicle in the 7000 block of Sunset Avenue at 12:22 a.m. April 8. The driver, a 27-year-old female from Foreston, was
arrested for fi fthdegree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of hypodermic needles. The passenger, a 32-year-old male from Foreston, was arrested on four warrants and for possession of hypodermic needles. • An officer stopped a vehicle at Sunset and 109th avenues at 1:32 a.m. April 9. The driver, a 24-year-old male from Forest Lake,
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LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL REPORT The Lino Lakes City Council took the following action at its April 11 meeting: • Nick Arnt representing Arnt Construction told the council of MnDOT’s plan to use the construction company’s property for a portable concrete plant for its project on northbound I-35E. MnDOT would need the plant for eight days, but the setup and take-down of the plant would take three weeks. Arnt must submit an application for an interim use permit; the proposal will then go to the Planning and Zoning Board, and then to the City Council in late May or early June. • Mayor Jeff Reinert administered the Oath of Police Service to Lino Lakes Police officer Katie Kraemer. Kraemer graduated from Mankato State University in 2014 with a degree in criminal justice. While she was in school, Kraemer served as a reserve officer with the department. Director
of Public Safety John Swenson said Kraemer is “a great catch for our organization.” • Approved a new onsale and Sunday liquor license for Fiesta Cancun. The new business will be located at 566 Lilac Street open in May. • Approved a first amendment of the joint powers agreement (JPA) with the city of Centerville for the 21st Avenue improvements and maintenance. The JPA was originally approved in August 2013 and the project included a new roadway, storm sewer, water main, sanitary sewer and pedestrian facilities. • Approved a conditional use permit and site plan review for the Early Childhood Education addition at Rice Lake Elementary School. Construction of the 17,000-squarefoot facility will be completed this summer. City Engineer Diane Hankee said the addition will reduce some of the school's
green space and narrow one of the existing school driveways to one-way. The number of parking spaces will stay the same.
• Approved a resolution designating the 49 Club, located at the corner of Hodgson Road and County Road J, as “structurally
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Mayor Jeff Reinert administers the Oath of Police Service to new Lino Lakes Police Officer Katie Kraemer at the Lino Lakes City Council meeting April 11.
• Approved both the final plat and development agreement for the Saddle Club Second Addition. The Saddle Club is a 40-acre, 55-lot subdivision located south of Birch Street and old Birch Street. The plan has been revised from two phases to three phases of development; however, the total number of lots has not changed.
substandard.” The building has been vacant since approximately 2003. According to city staff, it is a blighted property, and illegal dumping and vandalism incidents occur on a regular basis. The classification allows the building to potentially be part of a future tax increment financing (TIF) district. The plan is to demolish
the building with an eye toward accommodating new development at that location. Reinert said he gets contacted from community members about the building at least every four to six weeks and described the property as an “eyesore.” • Approved the plans and specifications and authorized the advertisement for bids for the 2016 mill and overlay project. The proposed project includes Holly Drive, Holly Court and Old Birch Street (north/ south section.) The budget for the project is $350,000. The plan is to open bids on May 11, award a contract on May 23 and begin construction on May 27 with a final completion date of Aug. 28. • Approved a resolution to accept a feasibility report for Mattamy Homes’ water reuse project. The study provides an overview of three options for stormwater reuse within the proposed
development. The recommendation was to go with the plan to reuse stormwater to irrigate public places and the townhomes for an estimated cost of $463,000. There will be a public hearing scheduled in the future. • Approved a resolution authorizing the update of the city’s Water Supply Plan. Every 10 years all public water suppliers in Minnesota that serve more than 1,000 people are required to have a supply plan approved by the DNR. The city's plan is due to the DNR on Dec. 31, 2016. The plan would include a review and evaluation of the existing water system, emergency response procedures and a water conservation plan. The plan, however, is not a rate study. • There will be a work session at 6 p.m. Monday, April 25 in the Community Room with a regular council meeting to follow at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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CALL FOR BIDS Independent School District #12, Centennial Public Schools will receive sealed bids in duplicate for: Centennial School District –Bid Package # 25 – Centennial High School Campus - 2016 Site Improvements – until 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 28, 2016. Bids will be received by the Executive Director of Business Services – Dan Huffman at the District #12 District Offices, 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014 then publicly opened and read aloud. There is no agent for the receipt of bids other than the Executive Director of Business Services – Dan Huffman. Bids shall be submitted on bid form provided by the Bid Documents. The completed bid form shall be submitted without alterations, additions or erasures. Envelopes containing bids must be sealed marked separately “Centennial School District –Bid Package # 25 – Centennial High School Campus - 2016 Site Improvements” with the name and address of the bidder, and the date and hour of the opening. Bids shall be delivered to: Procurement of documents: Mr. Dan Huffman Franz Reprographics Executive Director of Business Services 2781 Freeway Blvd Independent School District #12 District Office Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 4707 North Road Phone: 763-501-3401 Circle Pines, MN 55014 www.franzrepro.com Lump sum bids for the defined work scopes are Bidding documents will be available on or about April solicited from contractors specializing in, highly 14, 2016. experienced in this work.
CALL FOR BIDS Independent School District #12, Centennial Public Schools will receive sealed bids in duplicate for: Centennial School District – 2016 Building Improvements - Bid Package # 26 – 2016 Data Cabling Infrastructure – until 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Bids will be received by the Executive Director of Business Services – Dan Huffman at the District #12 District Offices, 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014 then publicly opened and read aloud. There is no agent for the receipt of bids other than the Executive Director of Business Services – Dan Huffman. Bids shall be submitted on bid form provided by the Bid Documents. The completed bid form shall be submitted without alterations, additions or erasures. Envelopes containing bids must be sealed marked separately “Centennial School District – 2016 Building Improvements - Bid Package # 26 – 2016 Data Cabling Infrastructure” with the name and address of the bidder, and the date and hour of the opening. Bids shall be delivered to: Bids shall be delivered to: Procurement of documents: Mr. Dan Huffman Franz Reprographics Executive Director of Business Services 2781 Freeway Blvd Independent School District #12 District Office Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 4707 North Road Phone: 763-501-3401 Circle Pines, MN 55014 www.franzrepro.com Lump sum bids for the defined work scopes are Bidding documents will be available on or about April solicited from contractors specializing in, highly 12, 2016. experienced in this work. Each bid of $10,000 or greater shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check, or a bid bond in the amount of at least five (5%) percent of the amount of the bid made payable to ISD #12 as bid security that, if the bid is accepted, the contractor will execute the contract and file the required performance and payment bonds within the allotted time period after notice of award of contract. A pre-bid conference will be held at 3:30pm on Tuesday, April 19, 2015 starting at the Centennial Schools District Office 4707 North Road Circle Pines, MN 55014. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or parts of bids and waive any formalities or irregularities in the bidding. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after bid opening without consent of the Board of Education. INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12 Centennial School District, Circle Pines, Minnesota Published two times in the Quad Community Press on April 12 and 19, 2016.
Each bid of $10,000 or greater shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check, or a bid bond in the amount of at least five (5%) percent of the amount of the bid made payable to ISD #12 as bid security that, if the bid is accepted, the contractor will execute the contract and file the required performance and payment bonds within the allotted time period after notice of award of contract. A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, April 21, 2016 starting at the Centennial Schools District Office 4707 North Road Circle Pines, MN 55014. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or parts of bids and waive any formalities or irregularities in the bidding. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after bid opening without consent of the Board of Education. INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12 Centennial School District, Circle Pines, Minnesota Published two times in the Quad Community Press on April 12 and 19, 2016.
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“THE JUNGLE BOOK” (PG) (4) [SOME SEQUENCES OF SCARY ACTION AND PERIL.]
— Stunning special effects dominate this suspenseful, family-oriented, entertaining, colorful, 3-D, 105-minute remake of the 1967 animated film based on Rudyard Kipling’s classic novel in which an orphaned Indian boy (Neel Sethi) who was raised by a wolf pack (voiceovers by Lupita Nyong’o, Giancarlo Esposito et al.) is protected by a panther (voiceover by Ben Kingsley), a honey-loving grizzly bear (voiceover by Bill Murray), and other animal friends when a sneaky boa constrictor (voiceover by Scarlett Johansson), a gargantuan orangutan (voiceover by Christopher Walken) and a revenge-driven tiger (voiceover by Idris Elba) threaten the boy’s life as he journeys to return to his own kind; may be too scary for young children.
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(PG-13) (2.5) [SEXUAL MATERIAL AND LANGUAGE.]
— When violence continues to escalate on the South Side in this funny, entertaining, family-friendly, star-studded (Anthony Anderson, Regina Hall, Sean Patrick Thomas, Eve, Troy Garity, J.B. Smoove and Jazsmin Lewis), 112-minute comedic sequel, a Chicago barbershop owner (Ice Cube) who worries about his rebellious son (Michael Rainey, Jr.) and other hair stylists (Cedric the Entertainer, Common, Nicki Minaj, et al.) help establish a ceasefire with neighborhood gang leaders (Lamorne Morris and Jamal Woolard).
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“GOD’S NOT DEAD 2” (PG) (3) [SOME THEMATIC ELEMENTS.]
— When a passionate, Christian history teacher (Melissa Joan Hart) cites Scripture in her classroom in response to a troubled, grieving high school student (Hayley Orrantia) who tragically recently lost her brother, in this Biblical-based, compelling, thought-provoking, star-studded (Ray Wise, Robin Givens, Pat Boone), 121-minute sequel, she hires a nonbelieving union attorney (Jesse Metcalfe) to represent her at trial as she struggles to keep her job as teacher of the year while maintaining her strong faith.
“BORN TO BE BLUE”
(R) (2.5) [DRUG USE, LANGUAGE, SOME SEXUALITY AND BRIEF VIOLENCE.]
— A Hollywood producer gets legendary, heroin-addicted jazz musician Chet Baker (Ethan Hawke), who is called the father of West Coast swing and is estranged from his parents (Stephen McHattie and Janet-Laine Green) in Oklahoma, out of an Italian jail in 1966 to star in a film to promote his comeback, but the musician loses his front teeth when he is brutally beaten by his drug dealer in this factually inspired, engaging, well-acted, 97-minute loosely biopic film, and he then struggles with the help of his girlfriend (Carmen Ejogo) to get back on his feet to begin playing the trumpet again.
WENDY SCHADEWALD The preceding films were reviewed by Wendy Schadewald, who has been a Twin Cities film critic since 1986. To see more of her film reviews, log on to www.shortredheadreelreviews.com.
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