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Selma’s to re-open this summer

05/16/2008 12:00 AM
Italian sandwiches and liquor will be offered at one of Afton’s landmark locations under new ownership.

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Daily jail bookings for Friday

05/16/2008 12:00 AM
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the following people were booked into the Washington County Jail between 7 a.m. Thursday and 7 a.m. Friday:

IDEA League seeing fundraising success

05/16/2008 12:00 AM
It’s said that success breeds success, and that’s certainly true for an international organization operating out of Afton.

Woodbury man charged with starting fire on Northwest flight

05/15/2008 12:00 AM
A 19-year-old man from Woodbury was due in court Thursday to face federal charges of setting a fire in the bathroom of a plane which was forced to make an emergency landing.

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StarPlayers gearing up for season

05/15/2008 12:00 AM
This summer marks the fifth year of StarPlayers Musical Theater Camp.

Resident promotes eco-friendly toilet

05/15/2008 12:00 AM
Jim Carpenter says he likes to talk about energy conservation. He also tries to live it. Now he’s attempting to sell it.

County beaches open May 24

05/14/2008 12:00 AM
Washington County Park beaches are scheduled to open Saturday, May 24, at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Square Lake Park, Pt. Douglas Park and soon thereafter at the new, soon-to-be opened Big Marine Park Reserve.

Afton Briefs

05/14/2008 12:00 AM

Check out city’s comp plan

05/14/2008 12:00 AM
An open house and presentation on Woodbury’s draft comprehensive plan is scheduled Thursday, May 22, at Woodbury City Hall.
On May 8, Kathleen Lisowski, Tori O’Hare, Kim Potter and Teresa Veldof served staff at Lake Junior High School a fiesta-themed teacher appreciation lunch.
<i>Staff photo by Louise Ernewein</i>
Showing appreciation

Mexican flavored appreciation

05/14/2008 12:00 AM
The Cinco de Mayo festival provided a great excuse to say thank you to the teachers at Lake Junior High for their hard work.

Hook pleads guilty for filing false tax return

05/14/2008 12:00 AM
A Woodbury resident pled guilty last week in federal court on one count of filing a false tax return.

Afton-Lakeland gully project discussions rumble on

05/14/2008 12:00 AM
Ongoing problems with soil erosion and gully instability in Afton could be a step closer to resolution.

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Ellsa and Ava Sorenson-Wagner, daughters of Woodbury High School’s assistant principal Sarah Sorenson-Wagner, enjoy their Jamba Juice and pizza at the Taste of South Washington County extravaganza.
<i>Staff photo by Louise Ernewein</i>
Extravaganza fans

Education foundation’s sweet taste of success

05/14/2008 12:00 AM
Fun, festivities, and a lot of food was on hand at the 10th annual Taste of South Washington County extravaganza.

Daily jail bookings for Wednesday

05/14/2008 12:00 AM
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the following people were booked into the Washington County Jail between 7 a.m. Tuesday and 7 a.m. Wednesday:
Woodbury resident and “jack of all trades” Roberts Shutes has taken to writing in the last few years. His latest book “How to Take the Test Like You Wrote the Book” is geared toward students who struggle with exams.
<i>Staff photo by Hank Long</i>
Bob of all trades

Laughing to the head of the class

05/14/2008 12:00 AM
A Woodbury resident has authored a book to help students improve their test taking skills.

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Finding deals at the Lions Club Garage Sale
Eric Wertz, standing, finds a steal of a sale on a pair of hockey gloves last Friday at Rich Dainty’s garage sale on Sailor Way. Dainty was one of more than 500 homes that participated in the annual Woodbury Lions Club Garage Sale that was supposed to start Friday, but some antsy shoppers got started early, Dainty said. “People starting coming over to shop Thursday night when they saw me setting up,” Dainty said. Staff photo by Hank Long
 

Hospital handles House hurdle

05/14/2008 12:00 AM
Earlier this spring, a psychiatric care group revised its original plans to bring a 144-bed facility to Woodbury, partly in response to criticism from other psychiatric groups.

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Kowalski’s Sam Sinn sorts the recyclables last week at the Woodbury grocery store location. Store manager Dan Klassen said the store recycles 90 percent of what would otherwise be thrown in the garbage.
<i>Staff photo by Hank Long</i>
Taking proper care of the trash

Environmentally excellent

05/14/2008 12:00 AM
It’s not hard to see that Kowalski’s Market in Woodbury caters to customers who enjoy organic and or “natural” produce. The store highlights its “natural path” selections near the front of the store.

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The Flash Fighting Yodas team of sixth graders from the Math and Science Academy was the school’s representative at an international Lego robotics challenge at the University of Minnesota.
<i>Staff photo by Louise Ernewein</i>
Flash Fighting Yodas

Students on a mission to excel

05/14/2008 12:00 AM
Building robots and accepting missions may sound more like something out of a James Bond movie than your regular school day.

Students sign up for college classes — in high school

05/14/2008 12:00 AM
Imagine starting on your college degree before you even step off your high school campus. That’s the offer being made to students at Woodbury High School this September.

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Daily jail bookings for Tuesday

05/13/2008 12:00 AM
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the following people were booked into the Washington County Jail between 7 a.m. Monday and 7 a.m. Tuesday:

Daily jail bookings for Monday

05/12/2008 12:00 AM
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the following people were booked into the Washington County Jail between 7 a.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Monday:

School color choices for East Ridge High to be readdressed

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
East Ridge High School principal Aaron Harper has been given approval by the District 833 School Board and administration to readdress the colors approved for the new high school.

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Daily jail bookings for Thursday

05/08/2008 12:00 AM
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the following people were booked into the Washington County Jail between 7 a.m. Wednesday and 7 a.m. Thursday:

Prairie St. John's bill passes Minnesota House

05/07/2008 12:00 AM
With bi-partisan support, a proposal to build a 66-unit psychiatric hospital in Woodbury for children and adolescents passed the Minnesota House Wednesday.

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Daily jail bookings for Wednesday

05/07/2008 12:00 AM
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the following people were booked into the Washington County Jail between 7 a.m. Tuesday and 7 a.m. Wednesday:

Afton’s May Fair turns green

05/07/2008 12:00 AM
Come have fun at the Afton May Fair and increase your green credentials at the same time.

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Parent volunteers, from left, Deb Hamilton, Cathy Hickman, Julie Cho and third grade teacher Sarah Sorenson at a volunteers tea party held before the start of school.
Staff photo by Louise Ernewein
Tea time at Bailey

Tea party says thank you to volunteers

05/07/2008 12:00 AM
Countless hours of dedication were marked in an early morning tea party at Bailey Elementary School.
Dr. Gail Githens, the principal of Red Rock Elementary School in Woodbury since it opened in 2001, is retiring June 30 after 34 years of service to District 833.
Staff photo by Louise Ernewein
Retirement-bound

Githens retiring after 30 years in teaching

05/07/2008 12:00 AM
A principal is bidding farewell to the district she has served for 34 years.

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Open house on floodplain maps in Afton sees low turnout

05/07/2008 12:00 AM
A city open house on the subject of redrawn floodplain maps around Afton did not prove as popular as hoped.

Comp plan wrap-up nears

05/07/2008 12:00 AM
The city of Woodbury is nearing its goal of finishing its 2030 comprehensive growth plan by July 2008.

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David Schwietz of Woodbury is shown with his wife Shirley when the couple collected the winnings from a lottery ticket he purchased April 11.  
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Lucky man and wife

Lottery winner gains more than money

05/07/2008 12:00 AM
Less than a month after he got lucky playing the lottery, David Schwietz still has a smile on his face.

Few try the ‘Wiki’ way in Afton

05/07/2008 12:00 AM
The deadline for changes to be made to Afton’s online comprehensive plan is nearing.

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School colors unrest grows

05/07/2008 12:00 AM
Public unhappiness is growing over the decision on the new colors selection for East Ridge High School.

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Motorists buy gasoline Monday at the Kwik Trip store on City Centre Drive as the latest prices are displayed.
Staff photo by Louise Ernewein
Sign of the times

Gas price blues

05/07/2008 12:00 AM
It may seem gas prices have skyrocketed over the last year, but believe it or not, the average price of gasoline in the Twin Cities a year ago was about $3.30 per gallon.

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Kevin Thoresen, founder of the Miracle League of Minnesota, is pictured at a game of his son Jacob’s team, the Southern Stars, against the South Washington County Thunderbolts, at Woodbury High School.
Staff photo by Louise Ernewein
Building a miracle

‘Miracle’ ball field coming to city

05/07/2008 12:00 AM
This time next year, it’s hoped that a miracle will be underway in Woodbury.

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Firefighters tackle a house fire April 29 on Windgate Drive that was linked to an earlier grass fire. 
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Fighting the fire

House fire injures firefighter, displaces family

05/07/2008 12:00 AM
An Oakdale firefighter was injured in a Woodbury house fire Tuesday, April 29 that rekindled after it was believed to have been extinguished.
An aerial photograph shows construction progress at East Ridge High School in mid-April.
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Bird's-eye view of East Ridge

Preparing for the first game

05/07/2008 12:00 AM
It’s all about the first football game at East Ridge High.

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Planning commission gives thumbs down to stealth tower

05/06/2008 12:00 AM
Afton’s planning commission has given a vote of no confidence to plans for a “stealth” communications tower.

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Afton interim city planner is hired

05/06/2008 12:00 AM
Charles Marohn, who works for Community Growth Institute, has been named as the Afton’s interim planner.
Chasar will be holding an open studio next month, when visitors can view his photography and hear his skill on the mandolin. See the Woodbury Bulletin print edition for more details.
Mandolin player Doug Chasar, who lives in Afton

Finance manager starts his day with his mandolin

05/05/2008 12:00 AM
Afton resident Doug Chasar takes his mandolin with him wherever he goes.

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Daily jail bookings for Monday

05/05/2008 10:00 AM
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the following people were booked into the Washington County Jail between 7 a.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Monday:
Pat Hook, who took part in a mock game of Deal Or No Deal involving all students at Liberty Ridge before he flew to the Philippines for the real thing
Fourth grade teacher Pat Hook

'Deal Or No Deal' teacher wins $71,000

05/02/2008 12:00 AM
Liberty Ridge teacher Pat Hook made a deal for $71,000 as he did battle with the Banker Monday night.

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Daily jail bookings for Friday

05/02/2008 12:00 AM
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Department, the following people were booked into the Washington County Jail between 7 a.m. Thursday and 7 a.m. Friday:

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