Beth Dennison was crowned the new Miss Hutchinson at the 66th annual Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival Miss Hutchinson pageant Sunday night.

Dennison, 19, is the daughter of Steve and Jane Dennison. She is pursuing a career in nursing at the University of North Dakota.

Tiffany Gunderson was named princess. She is the daughter of Mark Gunderson and Donna and John Hamers.

Angie Johnson was named Miss Congeniality and Courtney Baker received the talent award.

Thousands of people lined Hutchinson’s streets for the Grande Day Parade. Hutchinson Marching Tigers were the first of 10 marching bands to perform at Sunday’s event.

Threatening skies and a sprinkle or two didn't keep hundreds of Hutchinson area residents from filling Library Square for the annual Dairy Days Celebration Friday, June 6. There they ate a lunch featuring milk, ice cream and cheese, viewed a display of antique tractors, listened to polka music and cheered as area celebrities and dairy princesses vied for the title of top cow milker.

The 2008 Hutchinson Water Carnival events are in full swing. Monday night events included Music in the Park with music by The Concord Singers, and Pie in the Park. Last Men Standing performed a free concert during Taste of Water Carnival Tuesday. Canoe Races and the Boat Parade followed.

Family members packed the Hutchinson High School gymnasium Sunday, June 8, as the 232 members of the Class of 2008 received their diplomas.
STAFF PHOTOS BY TERRY DAVIS