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Celebrate With Our Elected Founding Residents : 110VA004111111 Officials Recognized Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty and As part of the U.S. Congressman Mark Kennedy, along with City's Centennial State Senator Michelle Bachman, State Repre- celebration, found- sentative Ray Vandeveer and State Representa- ing residents of tive Matt Dean are scheduled to attend the Au- Hugo will be rec- gust 15 ceremony to bury the Hugo Centennial ognized at a spe1906- 200) - Time Capsule. As part of the ceremony,Gover- cial ceremony. On nor Pawlenty is expected to make remarks and Sunday,August 13, present proclamations to the City in honor of its several families centennial. who have played a "I encourage The public is invited to attend the ceremo- part in the 100-year residents to take a ny, scheduled to take place at Hugo City Hall at history of the City 5:00 p.m. The event provides an opportunity to will be honored at moment to look to recognize and thank the many area businesses 3:30 p.m. at City Hall. These long-time resi- the past.I ask that that sponsored the three-day Centennial Cel- dents will stay on after the ceremony to talk one- ebration.It also allows members of the commu- on-one with residents and share their history of they consider the nity a chance to be a part of Hugo history as the our City in an informal setting.All residents are City founders and time capsule is buried in front of City Hall. encouraged to attend this special event. their hard work, the struggles they Centennial/From Page 1 overcame,and the available for viewing on both Saturday and Sun- of Hugo will run throughout the day and feature day. effort they made to well-known dishes from local eateries as well as Residents are then invited to celebrate Hu- build this Commu- pizza and corn-on-the-cob. The Lions Club will go's actual birthday the following Tuesday,Au- also serve burgers and brats. gust 15. The event includes a time capsule cer- Events continue into Sunday,beginning with emony at 5:00 p.m.The time capsule will hold a a free ice cream social at 1:00 p.m.,where variety of items from the present and Hugo Mayor Cold Stone Creamery of White Bearwill be buried in front of City Hall, Fran Miron Township is providing the ice cream. "`' ` ;:`! not to be opened for another 50 years. Attendees will also have a chance to Birthday cake will be served,followed visit with local politicians and kids can by a fireworks display at dusk. indulge in a chocolate cone while The Businesses and volunteers were Great Loudini puts on a quick to jump on board magic show. ~` M :�{• for the Hugo Centen- r If a coloring con- nial Celebration, and test or face-painting now it's time for lo- doesn't sound appeal- cal residents to come ing, folks can take a w = along for the ride. f �a step back in time The members of and learn about the Centennial sd, Hugo's history Commission are by viewing a ti.... '•�_ - � '�F,r urging everyone r display—which W. ` ° m, to enjoy the cel- Get your FREE will include an ebration. operational model train Besides, says Volpe, a cel- commemorative —in the Oneka Room at City Hall, sponsored by ebration like this "only happens once every one lapel pin at Lake the Historical Commission. The display will be hundred years." Area Bank in Hugo.