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8 • Arden Hills Notes • Aug/Sept 2025 <br />Inside <br />Arden Hills, MN . 55112-5734 <br />ECR-WSS <br />PRST STD <br />U.S. Postage Paid <br />TWIN CITIES, MN <br />Permit #1710 <br />Let’s <br />Get <br />Social! <br />Follow us on social media and subscribe to email alerts. Be <br />the first to know all that’s happening, important updates <br />and upcoming events. Visit: cityofardenhills.orgin <br />Luke George, co-owner of the local family-owned and operated, George’s Shoes and Repair, is celebrating his recent win of the <br />international Shoe Service Grand Silver Cup Contest! <br />In May, it was announced that Luke had been named one of six finalists, and the only American, in the world for the prestigious <br />Grand Silver Cup Contest! Luke submitted two pairs of shoes for the competition earlier this year and on July 14, he took home <br />the Grand Silver Cup at the Annual Shoe Service Institute of America (SSIA) Convention, held in Las Vegas. <br />The SSIA, an international organization dedicated to advancing the shoe repair industry, selects one candidate each year for their <br />ability to restore worn and/or damaged shoes. Per the competition rules, Luke submitted two pairs of <br />shoes, each of which had a repaired shoe and the other in its worn condition. He was judged on his <br />ability to “re-craft” or “re-manufacture” the shoe as though it came off the shelf. The Grand Silver Cup <br />represents the highest honor for craftsmanship in the shoe repair industry. <br />“I don’t think of myself as the best, but I’m incredibly honored to be recognized with the top award <br />in the world of shoe repair,” said Luke. “There are so many talented cobblers out there and I’m just <br />grateful to be part of such a dedicated and skilled community.” <br />George’s Shoes and Repair has been a staple in the Arden Hills community for more than 20 years. They <br />do more than just repair shoes – they refurbish purses, jackets, ball gloves, belts and more. They are <br />celebrating 120 years in business and are currently operated by the 4th generation! George’s Shoe and <br />Repair is rated a 4.9 on Google, so bring your favorite well-used item to them today. <br />Congratulations to Luke! <br />Rice Creek Commons Update <br />Zoning and Subdivision Review <br /> <br />Council Benchmarks <br />Summer Events Recap <br /> <br />Fall Clean-Up Day <br />+ more! <br />Postal Customer <br />Local Business Wins Prestigious International Award for Shoe Repair <br />Luke George with the 2025 trophy. <br />George’s Shoe and Repair: <br />1201 County Road E W, Arden Hills