JUNE 3, 2021
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DOWNTOWN HUGO: ‘Exciting and ambitious project’ FROM PAGE 1
successful location,” said Denny Trooien, CEO of Dennis Properties. Dennis Properties is working with SRF Consulting to assist with planning and permitting and with Collage Architects for the design of the buildings and the site. The Downtown Hugo proposal is still in the planning stages, and needs to go through a myriad of approvals and permits. The development would likely be built in five phases, with the fi rst phase to include the restaurant. Trooien said construction
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is expected to begin later this year and be complete in 2022. Community Development Director Rachel Juba said Dennis Properties has not applied for any land use approvals as yet, but is working on a plan and meeting with various entities. “This is an exciting and ambitious project” Trooien said. “We’re going to do this right and when we’re done these buildings will look very historic.”
Passed away peacefully on 5/16/21 at the age of 73 and was surrounded by family. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Elsa; brother, Al Wenzel; sister-in-law, Janet Wenzel. Survived by son, Corey (Christie) Wenzel; daughter, Katie (Nicholas) Gonzalez; and their mother, Kathleen Wenzel-Markfort; along with grandsons, August and Andrew; brothers, Ron (Shirley) Wenzel, Don Wenzel; sister-in-law, Laurie Wenzel and many nieces and nephews. Bill graduated from White Bear Lake in 1966 and served in the Air Force from 1967-73. He enjoyed carpentry projects, cars, bowling, baseball, and coaching sports along w/ dogs and popcorn. Visitation will be on June 3rd from 4-7pm at BRADSHAW, 4600 Greenhaven Dr, White Bear Lake, MN 55127. Bradshaw – 651-407- 8300
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Mike Gibbs
December 21, 1950 January 20, 2021 Mike Gibbs, loving husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend passed away surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by parents, Gordon & Ruth Gibbs, father & motherin-law, Roy and Vi Brisson, sister-in-law, Clare Brisson, son-in-law, Greg Johnson, friend John Trippel, brotherin-law, Ray Cummings, and nephews Jacob Reid & Ben Barsness. His legacy lives on through his wife of 50 years, Mary, their four kids, Lisa (Greg), Amie (Dave), Mike (Sarah), Nick (Emily) and their families 14 grandkids & 7 great-grands; Siblings Pat (Chuck), Jan, Kris (Steve), Sue (Andy) & many nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. Mike served his country as a US Marine and as a Police Officer for more than 25 years. The bulk of his career was spent as a Deputy for Washington County Sheriff’s office. A celebration of Mike’s legacy will take place June 26, 2021 starting with a memorial Mass at 2:00 pm at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Hugo followed by a gathering at Mike and Mary’s home.
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Here is an architect’s rendering of what Downtown Hugo may look like by 2022.
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Salvation S l ti A Army seeks k volunteers l t ffor N National ti lD Donutt D Day Friday, June 4, is National Donut Day, a day that was set aside over 80 years ago to celebrate the sugary confection made of fried dough. This year’s celebration, however, will be a Donut Day like no other. The Twin Cities Salvation Army seeks 1,000 volunteers to each deliver a box of donuts to an everyday hero of their choice, such as a first responder, health care worker, public servant, veteran or just a kind neighbor—someone they’d like to acknowledge and reward. National Donut Day began in 1938 as a tribute to The Salvation Army’s “donut lassies” — a group of 250 women volunteers who helped serve American soldiers in France during World War I. Tasked with providing food and boosting the morale of servicemen on the front lines, these women would operate makeshift shelters to provide food and a place to rest. The first 1,000 volunteers who sign up to deliver free donuts to a deserving individual or group (and receive a box for themselves as well) can register now at SalvationArmyNorth.org/free-donuts. Donuts will need to be picked up between 7-9 p.m. on Friday, June 4, at one of four Twin Cities locations, which will be selected during the registration process.
CHURCH DIRECTORY Find the church that fits your needs Service times are subject to change during the coronavirus crisis. Contact your local church or check church web sites for service time and online service information.
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9:00 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Education Hour for All Ages, Worship and Bible Study are also available through our YouTube Channel The LORD is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1
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6000 N. 148th St. East of HWY 61(next to Hugo Elementary) 651-429-1975 • www.newlifehugo.org
CHURCH BRIEF Blessing of the Bikes coming to Maranatha Church Lutheran Church
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Maranatha Church in Forest Lake will host its 22nd annual Blessing of the Bikes from 12:303:30 p.m. Sunday, June 6. Since its inauguration in 1998, the church's annual bike blessing has been gaining momentum; a record of 1,100 bikers showed up in 2019. The family-friendly event is free, and includes food for purchase and music as bikers prepare to ride their bike through the church, pausing briefly to be prayed over by pastoral church staff. As in years past, the Blue and Red Knight Rider groups (law enforcement and fi re departments) will be honored with reserved parking and verbal recognition during the event. Due to the large expected attendance, bikers will be routed to enter the church parking lot from 250th Street instead of from the usual Highway 61 entrance, as in previous years. Local law enforcement will be on site to ensure the safety of event attendees.
