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COUGAR SPORTS: Spring previews inside PAGES 14 & 15
Centennial Middle Schools performs ‘Matilda Jr.’ Centennial Middle School will present its spring musical, “Matilda Jr.”, April 3-5 at the Centennial Middle School Auditorium. There are 86 students in the cast and crew. “Matilda Jr.” is an ode to the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination. The story follows Matilda, a girl who dreams of a better life, and the children she inspires. Matilda is unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly
lovable Miss Honey. The school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts and could be the school pupils’ saving grace. “It has powerful and beautiful music and is a show that is loved by everyone who sees it,” said play codirector Laurie Tangren. “It has poignant and hilarious moments. It just is a classic of modern-day musicals.”
Co-director Eric Webster said that when directing the show, “there hasn’t been much in way of a challenge, and that is due to the fact that all of these kids are so dedicated, hardworking and passionate. Just a superior group of students.” Eighth grader Charlotte Kellner will play the lead role of Matilda. “She just is very smart and intelligent,” Kellner said about her character. “It amazes me.” She added that her favorite SEE ‘MATILDA JR.’, PAGE 7
Greater sandhill cranes return in Lino Lakes
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The Centennial Middle School will perform “Matilda Jr.” from April 3 through April 5.
LEANN MICHAEL | CONTRIBUTED
Greater sandhill cranes can be seen and heard in the Lino Lakes area once again. They have an unmistakable call, and can be found in the fields and along the waterways throughout the city.
Lino Lakes American Legion makes poppies for veterans April 6 BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
At 11 a.m. Sunday, April 6, the Lino Lakes American Legion Auxiliary will host a poppy-making event to honor those who have fought for their country. This will be the first year that the auxiliary will be putting on the event. “This is the first year we’ve had this (event),” said Michelle Lesch, a member of the Lino Lakes Auxiliary. “I’ve been involved in making them. My daughter was a junior auxiliary member, so we taught them how to make them.” Lesch, who has been an auxiliary member since 2011, also participated in a fall conference in St. Cloud with the Legion. She said they made poppies at the conference, too. This is the first time that Lesch has helped organize a poppy-making event at the
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When: 11 a.m. Sunday, April 6 Where: Lino Lakes American Legion, 7731 Lake Drive Details: Help make 1,000 poppies to honor those who have served. Donations raised during the event will go toward veteran’s programs. Lino Lakes Legion. Lesch said their goal is to make 1,000 poppies the day of the event. Following World War I, then called “the Great War,” the poppy flourished in Europe. Scientists attributed the growth to soils in France and Belgium becoming enriched with lime from the SEE POPPIES FOR VETERANS, PAGE 9
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