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IL HILL The Official City Newsletter for Arden Hills Residents July/August 2001 Arden Hills Golden Celebration: a day to remember Careful planning and lots of variety yield a perfect summer celebration une 23,2001,will be remembered mayors of Arden Hills);Beverly jockey.The main stage also featured by the residents of Arden Hills as Aplikowski,Councilmember on the task science and magic shows and the Twin the day they came together at Lake force;and Tom Moore,Parks and Cities Unicyclists.The lake and beach Johanna on a beautiful summer day to Recreation Director. area hosted a canoe/kayak demonstration celebrate their city. and the Prior Lake Water-Ski Show.A thoroughly researched Parade begins festivities Arden Hills history display With crowds of people lined up included curious and on Lake Johanna Boulevard,the historically interesting celebration kicked off with a findings of divers in Lake rousing parade.Featuring over '' Johanna. 50 groups,the parade included II" the Winter Carnival Court, a One of the many high- floats,fire trucks,bagpipes, lights of the day was Tea Scouts,neighborhood groups, in the Tent at Presbyterian politicians and the Irondale High Homes,with harp music School marching band. and an art gallery featuring n� local artists.The art Park rededicated ,,u gallery display ran from The parade was followed by a June 16 to July 14. ceremony rededicating Tony Schmidt Park,the venue for In the children's game area most of the Golden Anniversary there were clowns, events.For the past several children's recreational years,Ramsey County has games,an animal petting funded significant improvements The parade,featuring 50 units, was a highlight of the Golden zoo and pony rides.In the to the Tony Schmidt Park beach Celebration on Saturday, June 23. early evening a boat parade front and grounds and has installed new took place on Lake Johanna. facilities and playground equipment.The Entertainment for all rededication ceremony featured the The day then proceeded with something The day ended as all memorable summer for everyone.Music was always in the introduction of Tony Schmidt Jr.,along days should with a grand fireworks with recognition of the individuals who air; the main stage with the North display—a salute to all the proud dedicated the most time to planning the Heights Lutheran Church Chorus,the residents of Arden Hills and their Golden Golden Celebration: Dan Ashbach,and Singin' Safari and the Northern Lights Anniversary. LoAnn Crepeau,cochairs of the Events Community Band;at the lake with the Task Force(who also have the distinction Banjo Bandits and Switched at Birth,a of having fathers who were former blue grass band that strolled through the park;and for the teens with a rock disc It wouldn't have happened without you A hearty thank you to all the volunteers who helped make the anniversary • ` ' celebration a huge success. See page four for a list of names. >� • .