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Greetings from the Hopkins Raspberry Festival Executive Director Please join us in celebrating the community of Hopkins and the 80th annual Hopkins Raspberry Festival! We want to welcome all members of our community to this long-standing tradition. As you take a look back at the many years of celebrating the community of Hopkins, we hope you have fond memories of the Raspberry Festival. Please take this opportunity to share your memories and traditions with family and friends, or even a neighbor on the street, during the many events held throughout the festival’s nine days. As we preserve tradition we will be bringing back our highly antici-

pated events that everyone knows and loves, including sporting events, Royalty Coronations, Marketplace Arts and Crafts Fair and the Grande Day Parade. Our Families in Central Park event is expanding with more inflatable rides, games, local music acts and food vendors. Once again, the evening will be capped with fireworks in Central Park, thanks to the Wild Boar Bar and Grill! A sincere thank you goes out to the Hopkins business owners for all of their financial support and donations. Without our local businesses the Raspberry Festival would not be possible. Please take the time to

visit our website raspberrycapital. com and learn which businesses are playing an active role in the festival. The festival is completely volunteerbased and countless hours are spent year-round to bring you these events. We want to take this opportunity to say thank you to our many festival volunteers; without their dedication the festival would not be a success. Lou Jean Gleason 2014 Hopkins Raspberry Festival Executive Director

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Sunday, July 13

Monday, July 14

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. USTA Tennis Tournament Central Park

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Flat City Bike Race 8th and Mainstreet

8:00 a.m. Hunt for the Golden Raspberry Clues Debut

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Bowling with the Royal Family Tuttle’s Eat Bowl Play

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. USTA Tennis Tournament Central Park

Tuesday, July 15

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Hopkins Brew Fest Hopkins Tavern on Main

Noon – 6:00 p.m. Senior Game Day Hopkins Activity Center

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Meat Raffle and Pull Tabs Hopkins American Legion

4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Around the World in 80 Days Senior Royalty Coronation, Dinner Hopkins Activity Center

4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Raspberry Jam Downtown Park Bandshell

5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Kiddie Parade Mainstreet

Wednesday, July 16 9:00 a.m. – Noon Laun E. Anderson Kids Fishing Event Shady Oak Lake

5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Steak Fry, Meat Raffle, Pull Tabs and Raspberry Bargo Hopkins American Legion 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Junior Royalty Coronation and Dance Eisenhower Community Center

Thursday, July 17 11:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Music in the Park Downtown Park Bandshell 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Raspberry Royalty Coronation and Royal Ball Hopkins Center for the Arts

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Friday, July 18 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Bingo, Food and Pull Tabs Elks Lodge 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Hopkins Has Talent Hopkins Center for the Arts 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Jaycees Street Dance Featuring: Uncle Chunk 9th Avenue South and Mainstreet

Saturday, July 19 FAMILY DAY 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Marketplace Arts and Craft Fair Mainstreet between 7th and 12th Avenue

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Softball Tournament Central Park

11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Soap Box Derby Hilltop Park

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Rugby Tournament Maetzold Field

Noon – 3:00 p.m. Hopkins Lions Club Beer Fest Jaycees Tent 9th Avenue South and Mainstreet

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Memorial Blood Centers Blood Drive 12th Avenue South and Mainstreet 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Used Book Sale Hopkins Library 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Raspberry Festival of Bands Downtown Park Bandshell 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Masonic Lodge Open House Albert Pike Lodge

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Noon – 3:00 p.m. Bean Bag Tournament Hopkins American Legion Noon – 4:00 p.m. Hopkins Cruisers Car Show 6th Avenue and Mainstreet Noon – 10:00 p.m. Bingo, Food and Pull Tabs Elks Lodge 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Lip Sync Contest Central Park

4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Families in Central Park Kids Activities Central Park 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Meat Raffle and Pull Tabs Hopkins American Legion 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Central Park Mainstage Featuring: R-Factor Central Park 6:30 p.m. Pro Wrestling Benefit Event Hopkins Pavilion 8:00 p.m. Live Music Hopkins American Legion

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8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Jaycees Street Dance Featuring: The Devon Worley Band 9th Avenue South and Mainstreet 10:00 p.m. Fireworks Central Park

Sunday, July 20 PARADE DAY 8:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast St. Joseph Campus of St. Gabriel Parish 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Masonic Lodge Open House Albert Pike Lodge

11:00 a.m. 5-Mile and 1-Mile Raspberry Run Central Park Noon Pork Chop on a Stick, Brats and Pull Tabs Hopkins American Legion 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Bingo, Food and Pull Tabs Elks Lodge 1:00 p.m. Grande Day Parade Mainstreet 1:00 p.m. Pulled Pork Sandwich Lunch Hopkins VFW

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Steve Gallagher, Lauren Paulson, Nick Knutson, Greg Smith, Beth Koehler, Diana Docktor, Aubree Yunker, Melanie Terrazas, Lyndsey LaGrange, Charlie Yunker, LouJean Gleason, Leigh Drinkwine, Chris Endres, Sue Normandin, Scott Kerssen, Jeff Dulac, Paige Boulger

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Hopkins Raspberry Festival • 2013 Royalty

QUEEN ELIJAH CARTER July 18th, 2013 is a day that has changed my life forever. When all the candidates were asked to step to the front of the stage, I had no idea what was in store for me. As the princesses were crowned, I started to become nervous and doubt myself. Then, as it was time to crown a new queen, the music started and my heart raced. Words cannot explain my astonishment when the tiara was placed on my head. My name was announced over the speakers. I looked left and right at the young ladies that would soon become two of my best friends and waved proudly. That night, the judges saw something in me that I didn’t yet see in myself. A year full of once-in-a-lifetime moments and amazing memories were ahead for me. I made sure to take advantage of every opportunity and step outside of my com-

fort zone at every chance I got. I was in a position where I had so many opportunities to make a difference. Whether that was giving someone a smile, blowing kisses at children during parades, or even jumping into a freezing cold lake as part of the Polar Bear Plunge. Our Royal Family had the chance to give back so much. We volunteered at ResourceWest, caroled at a nursing home, raised $1,451 for Special Olympics Minnesota, and so much more. This has been such an eye opening experience and I will always continue to give back to my community in anyway I can. I will never forget one of our first events, the Cokato Corn Carnival. Princess Taylor, Princess Mariah, and I got to watch a coronation outside on a beautiful summer night. Then, we had the chance to change out of our formal dresses and ride

carnival rides. Our Royal Family traveled throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin meeting many new friends and making memories at every stop. Another one of my favorite memories was Queen’s Weekend during the St. Paul Winter Carnival. Eighty royal young ladies and I stayed in a hotel for four days and experienced Winter Carnival in a way like never before. We toured St. Paul, watched the coronation and participated in many different events honoring the legend of the carnival. It was an amazing experience. I love hearing stories of how they bring their children to the Grande Day Parade. Being Hopkins Raspberry Festival Queen has taught me so much about myself. I learned that the best things happen just outside of your comfort zone. I learned that I am capable of anything I put my mind to and I have gained so much confidence.

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First, I would like to thank the Hopkins Raspberry Festival and all the amazing volunteers for making my year incredible. Their dedication to Hopkins and this festival is

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PRINCESS TAYLOR WIND “Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be.” They say home is wherever the heart is. If this is really the case, Hopkins has and always will be my true home. Having grown up in Hopkins, I have always made it a priority to be a part of the community as much as I can. As a small girl just twelve years ago I had big dreams of becoming a princess. As an eager 7 year old to be a Hopkins junior princess all I was interested in was the pretty dress and the shiny crown. After not being chosen I was devastated but quickly got over it. Looking at one of the older princesses as a role model I made it a goal of mine to be just like her and become a princess when I became a teenager. Twelve years later I was standing on the stage of the Hopkins Center for

the Arts giving my first official wave as the Hopkins Raspberry Festival Princess. Looking back on the past year, I can’t express how blessed I am to have been given this opportunity. It all started with the candidate program. During the months of June and July, eleven of us became close while further developing ourselves as young women. On coronation night only three were to be crowned Hopkins Raspberry Festival Royalty, however, every young lady there was royal in her own unique way. That night, I was lucky enough to be paired with the two most amazing sisters in crown that I could have asked for. That was just the beginning of a journey the three of us would never forget. I have learned so much over the past year, including how to speak in front of a crowd. This year has been filled with challenges, changes

and most importantly growth. I have grown more as a young woman than I can even imagine and in so many ways. I have learned how to manage my time, how to present myself with poise, how to deal with a variety of different people and many more. The most important thing that I have learned this year is that being a princess means more than just wearing a crown and gown. Being a princess means having confidence, poise and a genuine heart. Before I was crowned, I was very self conscious and not confident in myself. When that crown was placed on my head something changed. I started to see myself as a beautiful young woman instead of a timid girl. With the confidence came poise. I could now stand and speak in front of a crowd. Proper posture and a smile can go a long way. I always had a kind heart but spending the year with Princess

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Mariah and Queen Elijah gave me a new perspective on what it means to have a genuine heart and soul. These two have shown me what the true meaning of friendship, endearment

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PRINCESS MARIAH PETERSON Little did I know, 10 years ago at the age of nine, I would represent this new town I moved to - Hopkins. I came to the Raspberry Festival parades each summer enjoying all of festivities and the royalty on the float. It is crazy for me to think that now I am the Hopkins Raspberry Festival Princess and am so honored and thankful for such an experience this past year has been. I have grown in countless ways from this experience. I was initially drawn to being a candidate because I wanted to be more involved in the community, make more friends in the area and it seemed like a lifechanging and fun experience! Being on the other side of things now I can say that it really is all those things and more. Thank you to my sponsor, the Hopkins Lions, for their support during my time as a candidate and as princess. Interview practice,

public speaking and mingling with other royalty has gotten me out of my comfort zone and helped me to mature while using skills that I am applying now and will continue to apply in my future. This experience has made me a stronger person in social situations and I have gained more confidence to be myself even when that means being a little weird sometimes and to always be true to myself- letting my personality shine through. It has been such an honor to serve the Hopkins community that I have grown up in; a community that I am so proud to be a part of. The friendships I have made this year are so precious to me. Going to each event with Queen Elijah and Princess Taylor by my side made each event memorable. We all clicked so well from the start. Getting ready before parades and going out to Panera Bread for our favorite food

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the start is, “You wear the crown. The crown doesn’t wear you.� To me it means that even though I have the amazing privilege to represent Hopkins, the crown has much more meaning than just a title, but rather a sense of serving the community and accurately representing my home. It is the person underneath the crown and what you choose to make of the experience that really matters. Even though my time in crown and gown only lasts one year the memories and friendships will last a lifetime. Mariah is sponsored by Hopkins Lions.

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brought us closer together. Our Royal Family was so much fun to be with and made each parade a fun time. I’m so happy to have shared this experience with all of these special people who worked so hard - it shows me how great the people of Hopkins are! Traveling all over Minnesota to visit towns that I had never even heard of before was an exciting part of the journey. Meeting royalty from each town and learning about their own special community was really the best part. Each parade and coronation was different - from the North Hudson Pepper Fest to the Defeat of Jesse James Days. There was always something new and special to learn. It was so rewarding volunteering around Hopkins during my time as a princess. We helped to organize supplies for each of the elementary and middle school aged kids who get school supplies at the Family Resource West School Supply Drive. Jumping into the freezing cold Lake Riley at the Polar Bear Plunge to raise money for the Special Olympics was an awesome experience. We raised over $1,500 for the cause, and it was so rewarding knowing that as a team we can help our community. A quote that I have remembered from

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JUNIOR ROYALTY

Junior King Aidan Koehn Junior King Aidan Koehn is 8 years old and is going into the fourth grade at XinXing Academy at Eisenhower Elementary School. His parents are Susan and Brad Koehn and he has a brother, Alex (18). His favorite part about school is gym, he especially likes the game “Get out of Here.” His favorite Raspberry event this year was the St. Patrick’s Day parade because he got to ride on the fire truck. If he had any superpower, he would choose invisibility, so his teachers wouldn’t be able to see him at school. A favorite memory of his year as Junior King was visiting Northfield for the Defeat of Jesse James parade and their re-enactment of the attempted robbery with horses and guns.

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Junior Prince David Rothman Junior Prince David Rothman is 9 years old and is going into the 4th grade at Glen Lake Elementary School. His parents are Shari Latz Rothman and Mike Rothman and has two siblings, a sister, Sophi (14) and brother Adam (11). His favorite parts about school are math, lunch and recess. (He says when he grows up he wants to be a brain surgeon.) When asked what super power he would like to have, he said, “I’d like to be able to change into any animal or thing. I think it would be cool. If there was a lion that escaped its cage at the zoo, then I could change into a lion and help put it back in its cage and no one would get hurt.” His favorite event this year was the Jesse James Days reenactment; when Jesse’s gang is shot and fell off the horses, he wondered if it hurt them.

Junior Queen Logan Norrid Junior Queen Logan Norrid is 9 years old and this fall will be starting the 4th grade at XinXing Academy Chinese Immersion at Eisenhower Elementary School. Her parents are Danielle and Jacob Norrid, and she has one sister, Dylann (6). She swims with the Hopkins Hurricanes and says her favorite meal is her mom’s baked ziti; that it makes her swim fast at swim meets. Her favorite part of school is outdoor recess, where she gets to play with her friends! Her favorite Raspberry event was the Raspberry Festival parade of course and the dance following the Young Ladies Coronation was one of the best parts, it was fun because there was a disco ball and she could dance with new friends.

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Junior Princess Ivy Carr Junior Princess Ivy Carr is 9 years old and is going into 4th grade at Alice Smith Elementary School. Her parents are Monica and Shane Carr, and has one brother, Seth (19). Her favorite class at school is Reading and when she grows up she wants to be a vet. If she had any super power, she would choose ice powers so on really hot days she would stay cool. She says all of the events this year were fun but the Halloween parade was her favorite event, and she especially liked all of the people they met along the way.

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SENIOR KING DOUGLAS DYRLAND To be or not to be, is that the question? This was the question I pondered when asked to represent Hopkins Raspberry Festival as the Senior King for the year 20132014. As a new senior citizen I have learned how important it is to make the right decisions and the operative word here is “right” because as a student in life’s learning of wisdom I will always be challenged with making the right decision. One of the first important decisions I made when I arrived in Hopkins before my senior years was joining what was then called Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department. This was my first exposure in getting involved with and giving back to a community. And through my years serving on the fire department I was also fortunate to get involved with the Jaycees and the Elks Lodge, which are very committed and involved with community

programs. And now, the most recent decision I made for this year which was to take part as the Hopkins Raspberry Festival Senior King which has ended up being another important and wise decision I will always cherish. I would never have thought that I would be partnered with a Senior Queen who could be so kind and loving of life, she has a personality that keeps a warm feeling in your heart and a smile on your face, she is a true woman for the people and of the people and I have been blessed and very proud to address her throughout this year as “me lady” your Senior Queen. And I would be remise not to mention her lovely daughters Sandra and Stacey who so graciously provided us with transportation and entertainment throughout the year. What can you say about the youngest members of the Royal Family?

Well plenty, these kids; Junior Queen Logan, Junior King Aiden, Junior Princess Ivy and Junior Prince David have character and personalities that are so refreshing to see in our young children of today, it is obvious they are being mentored and coached to play an important role in our society, it has been a rewarding experience watching these Junior Royal Family members partake in their roles representing the community of Hopkins, their service and commitment was outstanding! Our community has much to be proud of with these youngsters. Besides our Senior Queen, the Royal Family’s three young ladies; Queen Elijah, Princess Mariah and Princess Taylor are just that, superb dynamic outstanding ladies to the highest degree. These fine ladies have represented all of us most favorably in their duties as Royal Family bringing an emitting glow of perfection when greeting the audience whether it be walking the streets, appearing on stage, riding the float and appearing at other communities events, who wouldn’t be proud of having the opportunity to be in the presence of these ladies. They are off to a great start in their adventures in life. Imagine the challenges of coordinating and planning for all the events and parades that the Raspberry Festival participates in each year. The Raspberry Board, the coordi-

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nators, the drivers, past Royalty, current Royal Family and the vast amount of helpers who make this happen each year. These folks spend most of their time behind the scene making sure that we as royalty and we as a community look great in the eyes of the public. Their hard work and devotion can compare with no one, in the eyes of this Senior King. In closing I would like to give my profound thanks and gratitude to all those that have made this journey of my life one that I will always cherish and hold dear to my heart. So those who may be indecisive in becoming a Raspberry Senior King, trust me, to be is the answer. Doogie D Senior King, Douglas Dyrland

do. Thank you so much to Hopkins Health & Wellness for being such a supportive sponsor. Thank you to my extended Royal Family, you all do so much to FROM PAGE 6 support the royalty and I love you all! Thank astounding and I appre- you to my amazing Mom ciate everything they and all the friends and

family who were there for me along this journey. It has been such an unforgettable honor to be your 2013-2014 Hopkins Raspberry Festival Queen, Elijah Carter. Elijah is sponsored by Hopkins Health and Wellness.

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SENIOR QUEEN THERESA SYDNESS My family and friends kept encouraging me to run for Royalty. After thinking it over for a few weeks, I decided that I would run. I have always talked about Hopkins and what a good place it is to visit and enjoy the different activities. As Senior Royalty there are more opportunities to do that. I have enjoyed my time as Sr. Queen and am glad I made the decision to represent Hopkins. I have 6 children, Sheila, Steven, Scott, Sandra, Suzanne and Stacey. I am the Grandmother of 20 - teens to young adults and Great-Grandmother to 9 - newborns to young children. I moved with my family to the Hopkins area 49 years ago. We have always enjoyed Hopkins and the activities such as the Raspberry Festival, Main Street Days, Center for The Arts, shopping and eating. My children graduated from Eisenhower and then the newly merged Hopkins High School. Three of my grandchildren have gradu-

ated from Hopkins High and 2 more will in the near future. The North Hudson Pepper Fest was one of my favorite events during this last year. The atmosphere was a reminder of the Raspberry Festival with most of the festivities in the same area. I had fun watching the young ladies and Senior King Douglas compete in the spaghetti eating contest. I also enjoyed the Cambridge Snowflake Parade of Giving because we rode buses to the Nursing home to sing Christmas Carols for the residents. It was very heartwarming to watch them joining in to sing with us. When not at Raspberry I like to spend my time reading, walking, spending time with my family (lots of band concerts), and spending time with my friends. I have been a member of the Roller Garden Artistic Skating Club in St. Louis Park for 30+ years (originally a member of Cheep Skate Artistic

Skating Club in Minnetonka until the rink closed). I am on the club’s Executive Board and have been President, VicePresident and Secretary at various times. I volunteer on the Judge’s Panel as a judge for competitions and proficiency tests, and have been an officer on that Panel, as well. My favorite memory is hearing the people from other towns we visited talk about their experiences at the Raspberry Festival and how much they enjoy it. The complimentary remarks in regards to the newly designed float are another thing that stand out from this last year as Raspberry Royalty. Driving down 169 and dodging the raspberries as they came through the ripped tarp and fell off the float at 55 mph, that was definitely one of the highlights that I will never forget. Since serving in the Hopkins royalty, I have found that I like the volunteering that we have been asked to do, and

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would like to continue. I have already begun pursuing volunteer opportunities and plan to expand to various areas in the Hopkins community. Senior Queen, Theresa Sydness

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Hopkins Raspberry Festival

2014 ROYALTY CANDIDATES

Keyah Adams

Allysa Hornbuckel Ashling Huiras

McKenna Moe

Sponsor: Tuttle’s Bowling Keyah, daughter to Aisha Sowe, is 19 years old and will be a sophomore at Hamline University this coming fall. She will be continuing her undergraduate career studying forensic anthropology with minors in biology and criminal justice. After graduating, she hopes to pursue a Ph.D. in biological anthropology and work with the state. Keyah wants to be a candidate because she loves the confidence and experience the program gives to young women. She also wants to promote volunteerism in young adults and better herself as a person and a leader.

Sponsor: Driskill’s Foods Allysa, daughter of Heather and Jason Hornbuckle, will be using her senior year of high school studying at Normandale through the PSEO program. She would then like to continue her education at the University of Minnesota majoring in marketing or business management (or both!) Her future plans may include her owning her own business, but the type of business is still up in the air. Overall, she wants to live a healthy and happy life by continuing to volunteer and exercise. This 17-year-old wants to be a candidate because she would like to meet new people and improve herself as a person.

Sponsor: Citizen’s Independent Bank McKenna, daughter to Amy and Chris Moe, will be a senior at Hopkins High School this fall and is already looking forward to college next year. She is keeping an open mind on different areas of study, but majoring in biological sciences and studying pre-med to become a nurse is what interests her most right now. She wants to be a candidate because the opportunity to grow as an individual, meet new people, and step out of her comfort zone sounded appealing to her. She says, “It seems like a lot of fun and an amazing learning experience that I wouldn’t be able to find anywhere else.�

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Hopkins Raspberry Festival

2014 ROYALTY CANDIDATES

Sally Meyer

Indigo Upton

Robin Valdez

Junie Varin

Sponsor: The Mainstreet Foundation Sally Meyer, daughter of Dan and Katherine Meyer, will be a 21-yearold senior at St. Olaf College this coming fall. She will be getting her degree in nursing where she then hopes to work in the cities, in neonatology, as a registered nurse. She is excited to be a candidate because she has always heard such great things about the Raspberry Festival and wanted to find out what all the fuss was about! She also wanted to do something that was a little out of her comfort zone and find something that would push her to work on skills that would benefit her future plans. She loves meeting new people and is looking forward to making lots of new friends!

Sponsor: Heartstrings Bridal Indigo, Angela and Lin Anderson’s and Marcus Upton’s daughter, is a recent graduate from the Main Street School of Performing Arts. She plans on attending a four-year university this coming fall while she pursues her passion for music. She will also be working as a personal care assistant all while being an 18-year-old young lady. She wants to be a candidate because she loves being involved in the community, meeting new people and finding ways to better herself in any way, shape or form.

Sponsor: American Legion Post 320 Robin, daughter to Gilbert and Vanessa Valdez, will be a 17-yearold senior at Hopkins High School in the fall. She plans on majoring in pre-med and then continuing to become a neurosugeron or an epidemiologist. She wants to be a candidate because her sister was crowned as a Raspberry Festival Princess and through her she saw what an amazing experience being a candidate can be. Her sister encouraged her to participate and she is so happy with her decision!

Sponsor: Hopkins Elks Junie, daughter of Paula and Jason Varin, will be studying at the University of Minnesota through the PSEO program. She wants to then go to the University of Southern California where she may study politics, pharmacy or finance. She would also like to continue coaching gymnastics because it has been a huge part of her life. One of her interests also includes being apart of the effort in ending global warming. She wants to be a candidate because it would be a great opportunity that will help her obtain important life skills for the future and give her the chance to meet new people and make a difference in the community which she is eager to do.

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Hopkins Raspberry Festival

Faith Brunette

Nathan Dobbs

Simone Eason

Stella Held

Chloe Hoff

Hunter Jenkins

Jade Johnson

Tullia Kelly

Dakota Ann Rose Knotz

Gwen Lambert

Aftyn Lawrence

Bailie Mattson

Dylann Norrid

Mina Poppa

Rudhra Priya Senthilkumar

Eloise Van der Haeghen

Daniel Vogel

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2014 JUNIOR ROYALTY CANDIDATES

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Hopkins Cruisers Car Show By Grace Pastoor - Sun Newspapers Car enthusiasts and former Hopkins cruisers will have a chance to re-live the days spent cruising Mainstreet thanks to the first ever Hopkins Cruisers Car Show, part of the 2014 Hopkins Raspberry Festival. The car show was put together by the Hopkins Cruisers, a group of men and women who took to driving up and down Hopkins’ Mainstreet for fun between the 1960s and the 1980s. Michael Tudor, who started the Hopkins Cruisers group on Facebook, said the show will be an opportunity to cruise down memory lane. “The people that are involved in it are longtime Hopkins residents or workers or people who had some deep connection in their own personal sense to Hopkins,� Tudor said of the Cruisers. “We are about preserving and maybe

even creating better memories of Mainstreet and of Hopkins.� The car show will take place on Saturday, July 19 from noon to 4 p.m. between 6th and 7th streets. Tudor said anyone can register and show their car, but the Cruisers prefer people and cars with a connection to Hopkins. “If

you have a vehicle and you can cruise down Mainstreet that’s pretty close to a qualifier as long as it’s a unique vehicle or a nice vehicle,� Tudor said. “Something that has a history with Hopkins hopefully.� During the car show first, second and third place winners will be announced. The cho-

sen cars will lead the second annual Hopkins Cruisers reunion cruise, from 5:30 – 10 p.m. Tudor is also putting together an event called Big Wheels for Hot Meals, a children’s Big Wheel race. Entrance fees will be donated to Meals on Wheels. Hopkins Cruisers are also encouraged to gather for a group photo at 7 p.m. at the Renaissance Court Apartment wall. People interested in registering for the car show can visit hopkinscruisers.com. Tudor said the registration form should be available the week of June 16. Tudor said he is excited to see who comes out to the show. “We’re all the Hopkins people who lived here, went to school here, grew up here, cruised our Mainstreet,� Tudor said. “Some of those days for some of us were the best days of our lives.�

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Sunday, July 13, 12-6 pm

Hopkins Activity Center Enjoy an afternoon of some old favorites and an opportunity to try something new! Earn an opportunity for additional chances at some great door prizes each time you take part in an event!

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500 and Cribbage Card Tournaments: 12 pm sponsored by Hopkins Jaycees Free Health Screenings: 12:30 pm Fall Prevention Seminar: 12:30 pm Presented by Nightingale Home Healthcare between 12:30-3 pm Earn a ticket by walking a designated route in the Gym Cash & Kerry Show: 1-2 pm An entertaining Musical Game Show - win additional door prize chances! Bingo: 3-6 pm Special games and prizes! Presentation of Raspberry Festival Senior Royalty: 4:30 pm Greet the new Royalty for 2014-2015 Dinner provided by Hopkins American Legion: 5:00 pm Chicken dinner, beverage and dessert buffet

Great Door Prizes Advance registration through July 8: $8; after July 8: $10 $3 Raspberry Button required for admission.

Co-sponsored by Hopkins Raspberry Festival, Hopkins American Legion, Hopkins Jaycees and Hopkins Activity Center.

and responsibility really mean. I could not have grown to be the young woman I am today without the support of these two beautiful young ladies. I will never forget the memories that were made this year and the many more to come. The city of Hopkins and the Hopkins Raspberry Festival will always have a special place in my heart. Taylor is sponsored by Hopkins Elks.

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Good Samaritan named Grand Marshal By Matthew Hankey - Sun Newspapers and put it in her purse. Prusak saw Joey Prusak has been named as this and asked the lady to return the 80th Hopkins Raspberry Festival the money to the man. The lady Grand Marshal. But, residents may said it was her money, and Prusak recognize his name for a different asked her again to return it. She reason. Last fall, Prusak received refused, and Prusak asked the lady national notoriety when his story to leave the restaurant and said he as Dairy Queen employee turned would not serve a person as disreGood Samaritan was picked up by spectful as her. She berated him media outlets throughout the coun- and stormed out of the restaurant. try. In September 2013, a blind Prusak then approached the blind man accidentally left $20 at his DQ man, opened his wallet and handed restaurant, a woman picked it up him a $20 bill, telling him it was on

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behalf of Dairy Queen. A customer saw these events transpire and later wrote to Dairy Queen corporate to commend Prusak. That letter was then posted to Reddit, which is presumably how the story was picked up. Fast forward to this summer, and Prusak will once again be in the limelight as the 2014 Grand Marshal. “It was a big surprise,� he said of being chosen. “I wasn’t expecting that.� In June, Prusak received an email from a Raspberry Festival Committee Board member requesting a returned phone call. Prusak thought this call may have something to do with the Junior Royalty Coronation because he is acting as one of the event’s emcees. Instead, the board member asked Prusak if he would like to be the 2014 Grand Marshal. “Hopkins was proud of what I had done and how I basically represented the town, you could say,� he said. Prusak will now represent his city in its biggest event of the year. “I’m just looking forward to the whole experience,� he said. “Its a pretty big deal to be the Grand Marshal.� Prusak, 20, was born and raised in Hopkins. He attended Hopkins Schools, played baseball at Hopkins High and has attended the Hopkins Raspberry Festival for as long as he can remember. “I’m a Hopkins boy,� he said. In fact, he was named as a Junior King for the

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Joey Prusak 2014 Hopkins Raspberry Festival Grand Marshal festival in the early 2000s. “I love the parade,� Prusak said. “I love seeing all the different floats from the different cities. It’s cool to see all those people come around.� And, he did single out one event as his favorite. “The best thing is the naming of the new royalty,� Prusak said. “It’s always fun to see the reaction of the people when they’re crowned.� And will he be at this year’s Royalty Coronation? “I most likely will be,� said Prusak. “I think that’s actually part of my job description.�

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4 Shady Oak Road, Hopkins MN 952-960-8014 www.acespirits.com The Hopkins Lions Club supports the missions of Lions Clubs International with proceeds from this project focusing on local vision and hearing programs such as the Lions Hearing Foundation, the Lions Vision Foundation (formerly the Lions Eye Bank), and the Minnesota Lions Diabetes Foundation.

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Hopkins Raspberry Festival

SPONSORS

We wholeheartedly thank the following sponsors of the

2014 Hopkins Raspberry Festival:

PLATINUM SPONSORS | $5,000+

GOLD SPONSORS | $3,000+

CELEBRATING 80 YEARS OF RASPBERRY!

SILVER SPONSORS | $1,000+

THE EIGHT: in figure eight order beginning with Barry Berry. Barry Berry, Jeff Dulac, Steve Gallagher, Beth Koehler, Greg Smith, Regina Aiken, Lauren Paulson, Lyndsey LaGrange, Scott Kerssen, Sue Normandin, Matt Knutson, Nick Knuston, Chris Endres, (Barry Berry) THE ZERO: from the top and clockwise David Williams, Linda Williams, LouJean Gleason, Leigh Drinkwine, Diana Docktor, Jimilyn Meyer, Melanie Terrazas, Paige Boulger, Charlie Yunker, Aubree Yunker, Connie Knutson

Hopkins Lions Club

BRONZE SPONSORS | $500+

Wild Boar Fireworks Show By Grace Pastoor - Sun Newspapers Hopkins’ own Wild Boar Bar and Grill has entered into its third year of full sponsorship of the Hopkins Raspberry Festival’s fireworks show. The Boar’s co-owner Jim Omera said sponsoring the show, scheduled for 10 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at Hopkins’ Central Park, is the restaurant’s way of thanking the Hopkins community for its support over the years. “We feel like it’s a great way for us to give back to the community for all of the support they’ve given us since we came into Hopkins,” Omera said. “It’s a great community to be involved in.” Omera said the fireworks show is always fun for everyone, includ-

ing kids and families, and that it’s a great way to bring the Hopkins community together. “It is a really good fireworks show but it’s also a real fun day in Hopkins and down at the park, so I just think it’s the environment accompanied with the fireworks just makes it a fun night,” Omera said. “Fireworks in general in any community bring people together cause they have families come out, they’re all watching the fireworks.” The Wild Boar does not control the content of the show, but Omera said it will be typical of other years. “It’ll be a fun evening,” Omera said. “It’ll be a great environment for families, kids.”

Hopkins VFW Post 425

American Legion Post 320

Timeless Stitches Couture Festival Sponsors up to $250+ : Bud’s Music Center, Evergreene Jewelers, Fortress Medical, Glen Lake Groomers, Mashek’s Tailors & Cleaners, St. Paul College, W.H. Hall, Wasburn-McReavy Raspberry Royalty Candidates: Citizen’s Independent Bank, Driskill’s Foods, Heartstrings Bridal, Hopkins American Legion Post 320, Hopkins Auto Body, Hopkins Elks Lodge 2221, The Mainstreet Foundation, Tuttle’s Eat Bowl Play Golden Raspberry: Aji Japanese Restaurant, Blackstone Manor Clock Repair, Chalet Pizza, Computer House, Driskill’s Foods, Erbert & Gerberts, Full Motion Fitness, Gina Maria’s Pizza, Gold Nugget, Hoagies Restaurant, Hopkins Tavern on Main, Kraemer’s Hardware, Laurie’s Pet Spa, Mac’s Liquor, Midnite Markets, MrsM.org, Money Mailer, Perkins, Scoreboard, SERVPRO of Minnetonka, Tonka Cycle & Ski, Tuttle’s Eat Bowl Play, U.S. Liquor, Vaping Studio, Zounds Hearing Aids Laun E. Anderson Fishing Contest: Midnite Market, MOC Pup Tent 15, VFW Post 425, White Whale Fishing

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