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Let’s focus on Christ
In Matthew 14:23-33 we have the account of Jesus walking on water. As Jesus walked out to the disciples, they all became terrified, not knowing who or what was walking toward them.
55-PLUS SENIOR ACTIVITIES
Hutchinson Senior Center is owned and operated by Hutchinson through its Parks, Recreation and Community Education Department. Activities for people age 55 or older are available 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at Hutchinson Event Center, 1005 State Highway 15 S. For more information, call 320-234-5656. The following schedule is for Aug. 2-8: Friday, Aug. 2: 9:15 a.m. NO chair yoga; 10 a.m. Knot Just Knitting; 1 p.m. bingo, 500 and Hutch Bowl.
LOOKING BACK
125 YEARS AGO: 1899 Sam Dewing is supplying his customers with some of the finest basswood honey ever brought to Hutchinson. The practice of calling the United States government “Uncle Sam” is very common, and it may prove of interest to some readers to know how the appellation originated.
Parental involvement key in student performance
Success in school can carry over to successful experiences later in life. That underscores the benefits of developing skills in the classroom.
A sign of community support
The biggest event of summer in Silver Lake will kick off with a celebration of the city’s biggest addition. A ribbon cutting slated for 5 p.m.
Coming together for the deer
When it comes to raising money, Hutchinson is a clear winner. As everyone knows, the deer at Gopher Campfire Wildlife Sanctuary were in danger of being removed due to new rules issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease, or CWD.
IF YOU GO
What: Hutchinson Theatre Company’s summer musical, “Matilda” When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2-3, 9-10, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, 11. Where: Hutchinson High School Auditorium, 1200 Roberts Road SW Admission: Tickets can be purchased at hutchinsontheatre.org. For more information: Visit hutchtheatre.org or the HTC’s Facebook page
For the love of orange
Does it get any better than free admission, free parking and free live music? You bet it does when you’re talking about the 33rd annual Orange Spectacular — the largest Allis-Chalmers tractor, machinery and toy. Norm Grams, president of the the Upper Midwest Allis-Chalmbers Club, credited the longtime success of the show to the desire for keeping the Allis-Chalmers brand alive.
IF YOU GO
What: Orange Spectacular When: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 26-27, and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, July 28 Where: McLeod County Fairgrounds, 840 Century Ave. SW, Hutchinson For more information: Call Darrell Grams Sr. at 612280-3397 or visit www. orangespectacular.com