“Clancy” Kurth, the new Mr. Hutchinson, has an impressive resume of contributions to the city of Hutchinson and community involvement ranging from dedicated volunteer and local youth sports fan to active in local churches and a seasoned volunteer at local TV and radio stations with a specific interest in broadcasting youth activities, When it came time for nominations, we received many letters of recommendation with quotes such as these:
It’s become a tradition at the Rasmussen home to honor service. Anna served as 2009 Hutchinson Princess, and Brett was named Mr. Hutchinson in 2022. Their mom and wife, Lisa, was honored Friday night as Hutchinson Woman of the Year.
Selecting a New Woman of the Year and Mr. Hutchinson is always a well-anticipated task for the vice commodore and second mate. It’s an opportunity to reflect on these outstanding individuals and their contributions to the community. This year encompassed another type of reflection that was particularly difficult for our extended Royal Families, as we grieved the loss of five past Mr. Hutchinson recipients and Woman of the Year: 2007 Marlin Torgerson, 2009 Virgil Voigt, 2014 Barbara Max, 2014 Tom “Buzz” Burich and 2021 Tim Sanken.
Cows and all the goodness they produce were the stars Friday when the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism’s Agri-Business Committee hosted Dairy Day in Library Square. More than 700 people turned out for games, music, a chance to see cows up close, and a bargain $5 meal featuring a cheeseburger, chips, milk and ice cream.
Hutchinson did not bring a big contingent of athletes to the state track meet. But the a group ofthree still made plenty of noise.
Parker Peterson ended his high school track career on top. Yes, as a state champion.
Isabelle Schmitz opened the State Class AA Track and Field Meet with a bang. And she just kept going.
• “Fender Buck” by Tim Nelsen, Luce Line State Trail in West River Park • “Branching Out” by Gary Koehring, Luce Line State Trail in Riverside Park • “Flying Bike” by Victor Yepez, Luce Line State Trail and Law Enforcement Park • “Reaching” by Jon Kamrath, Main Street and First Avenue North • “Luring Waters” by Tim Adams, Luce Line State Trail and Pedestrian Bridge • “Beauty of Nature” by Vic Rouleau, historic Great Northern Depot • “Animal Realized” by Isaac Kidder, Main Street and First Avenue North (by Dairy Queen) • “Take It Easy” by Craig Snyder, Library Square • “The Scorer” by Gedion Nyanhongo, Main Street and First Avenue South (by Library Square) • “In The Mist” by Jim and Ryan Pedersen, Main Street and First Avenue South • “Phoenix Rising” by Mark Hall, Citizens Bank • “Ode to Seymour” by Addie Motzko, Main Street and Third Avenue South • “Catch the Wind” by Tim Adams, Ridgewater College .
It’s always good to have a reason for driving around town or taking a walk. One of the best is the Sculpture Stroll.
is one of the attractions of July 4. The amusin’ features are in the charge of Sam G.