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Got milk? And cheese? And ice cream?
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.
LOOKING BACK
is one of the attractions of July 4. The amusin’ features are in the charge of Sam G.
Sculpture in the city
It’s always good to have a reason for driving around town or taking a walk. One of the best is the Sculpture Stroll.
‘Branching Out’ through artwork
It is a prime location for a sculpture, Hutchinson City Parks Maintenance specialist Randy Carter said of the spot at Riverside Jaycee Park where Hutchinson High School’s Welding 4 sculpture “Branching Out” will be for the next year. “We chose that name as our first sculpture because we are branching out to the community and out of our comfort zone,” said Gary Koehring, technology education teacher at HHS.
New sculptures for 2024-25
• “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 .
Factors that make the current real estate market unique
Realtors and real estate agents have helped millions of people find homes over the years. Such real estate professionals wear many hats, not only helping people buy and sell homes, but also serving as sounding boards and calming influences when unforeseen, and sometimes frustrating, issues arise during the process of buying and selling a home.
HAPPENINGS
NEXT SEVEN DAYS THURSDAY, JUNE 13 CLIMB Theatre presents “Country Mouse and City Mouse: Adventures in the Suburbs,” 10 a.m. at the Hutchinson Public Library, 50 Hassan St.
How sellers can get top dollar for their homes
The process of buying and selling a home includes many movable parts. North America has experienced historic trends in the housing market in recent years. Most notably, record-high prices have dominated the real estate market over the last several years. High prices are good news for sellers, who can probably anticipate receiving offers above listing price. This is good news for sellers currently looking to make an excellent profit on their properties. Sellers who don’t want to rely on the market alone to earn more for their homes can take various steps to get top dollar.
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 g a.m.-3:30 p.m.