IFYOU GO
Library Square in downtown Hutchinson. Bobbing Bobber Brewing Co., 900 State Highway 15 S., Hutchinson.
June 2024
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Schedule of performers
• June 26: Grace Puckett • 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 3: Patriotic Program with Dr.
If you go
Peace Lutheran Church, 400 Franklin St. SW, Hutchinson The concert is free but lunch is $10 for adults and free for children and youth For more information: Call Peace Lutheran at 320587-3031 .
Sharing a good time
Summer concert series offers a mid-day break The benefits of taking a break during the workday are well-documented. It can decrease stress, improve focus and increase efficiency. While stepping away from your desk can clear your head, consider taking a music break.
Olmscheid
Olmscheid, first; Philip Remington, second; and Ryan MulQueeny, third • Recreational - men: Seth Looft, first; Bobby Rasmussen, second; Joshua Baklund, third; and Peyton Chiotti, fourth. • Recreational - women: Emily Koehler, first; Erika Tillman; and Sabrina Rasmussen and Anna Johnson, tied for third As part of the festivities, quick competitions with prizes from the Hutchinson Jaycees, Ridgewater College and Culvers were awarded.
group of misfits hitting the ball around
group of misfits hitting the ball around.” Either way, the Hutchinson duo were good enough to make their way through two matches and earn a spot in the finals. And in the end, it was mostly about having fun.
God tells us ‘get closer to me’
In 1976 the singing duo of Seals & Crofts released the song “Get Closer,” with the lyrics, “Darling, if you want me to be closer to you, get closer to me.” Every time I hear this song play, I think back to a youthful memory.
Bloodmobile donors give 144 units
Red Cross Bloodmobile was visited Peace Lutheran June 11, collecting 144 units. Milestones were reached by the following: 13 gallons: Traci Fenke and Michael Wosmek; 12 gallons: Jan Hansch; 8 gallons: Annette Barnes; 4 gallons: Dawn Vandenberg; 3 gallons: Joseph Berube and Brian Baysinger; 2 gallons: Stacey Schumann, Mark Schumann and ailey Rettmann; 1 gallon: Thomas Pepper and first-time donor Aidan Berube.
POLICE BEAT
Hutchinson Police Services responded to the following incidents: May 24: Hutchinson Police responded to a three-vehicle accident at the intersection of First Avenue Northwest/Main Street North. All three vehicles were southbound on Main Street North near the intersection with First Avenue Northwest. Philip Paul Forcier, 74, of Hutchinson was driving a 2015 Dodge Journey and David Konerza, 32, of Silver Lake was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. Both were stopped for traffic ahead. Justin Dean Dose, 25, of Glencoe, driving a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am, struck the rear of Konerza’s vehicle, pushing it into the rear of Forcier’s vehicle. No injuries were on scene. No tows. All occupants were wearing seat belts. Dose was issued a citation for petty misdemeanor following vehicle more closely than reasonable and prudent.
Council receives fountain, goat update
Lynn Neumann, Hutchinson parks and recreation director, provided updates about vandalism of the fountain in Library Square and about “Goats on the Go” during the Hutchinson City Council meeting June 11. The Library Square fountain is no longer operable.