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Royal review: Miss Litchfield Claudia Toenjes reflects on her reign

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After serving the past year as an ambassador for Litchfield, Claudia Toenjes will crown the next Miss Litchfield during the coronation Sunday at Berni, Miss Litchfield Claudia Toenjes and princesses Haylie Magoon and Abagayle Shoutz have served as the city’s goodwill ambassadors for the past year, app, New Miss Litchfield Claudia Toenjes reacts with surprise after having the crown placed on her head by sister and outgoing Miss Litchfield Cecilia Toen, A tearful Cecilia Toenjes hugs her sister Claudia after crowning her as her Miss Litchfield successor.STAFF PHOTO BY BRENT SCHACHERER, Princess Haylie Magoon, Miss Litchfield Claudia Toenjes and Princess Abagayle Shoutz flash broad smiles as they wave to the crowd at the conclusion of, Miss Litchfield Claudia Toenjes also received the formal gown award.
By BRENT SCHACHERER schacherer@hutchinsonleader.comLike a lot of little girls, Claudia Toenjes dreamed of being a princess.She loved the sparkle of th

It's a Toenjes repeat as Claudia succeeds sister Cecilia as Miss Litchfield

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New Miss Litchfield Claudia Toenjes reacts with surprise after having the crown placed on her head by sister and outgoing Miss Litchfield Cecilia Toen, Princess Haylie Magoon, Miss Litchfield Claudia Toenjes and Princess Abagayle Shoutz flash broad smiles as they wave to the crowd at the conclusion of, Haylie Magoon’s look says it all as she was crowned a Litchfield princess during the royalty coronation Sunday afternoon.STAFF PHOTOs BY BRENT SCHACHE, Abagayle Shoutz is crowned a Litchfield princess by Ellery Jones, who served as a princess in 2019-2020.STAFF PHOTO BY BRENT SCHACHERER, Haylie Magoon was chosen by her fellow Miss Litchfield candidates as winner of the Miss Congeniality award., Miss Litchfield Claudia Toenjes also received the formal gown award., A tearful Cecilia Toenjes hugs her sister Claudia after crowning her as her Miss Litchfield successor.STAFF PHOTO BY BRENT SCHACHERER, The six Miss Litchfield candidates hold hands as they wait anxiously for the crowning ceremony to begin., Miss Litchfield Cecilia Toenjes gives a final wave to the crowd at Bernie Aaker Auditorium as she ended her reign Sunday.
Brent SchachererCall them Litchfield's royal family.For the third year in a row, a Toenjes will serve as Litchfield's top ambassador, a lineage confir

Watercade returns with a flourish

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Boats wait near the shore for the start of the Watercade fishing contest Saturday morning., Ole Rogness of Litchfield keeps up a fast pace on the west side of Lake Ripley during the Watercade run Saturday morning. Rogness, 14, finished third , The Litchfield Middle School marching band featured up-and-coming Marching Dragons during the Grande Day Parade Saturday evening.STAFF PHOTO BY BRENT , Zurah Shriners entertained people along the parade route by zipping around the street in various formations., A clown shakes hands with a young parade-goer., Meeker County Sheriff’s Office deputies and reservists handed out information and chatted with parade-goers., Watercade Princess Abby Johnson leads a conga line that includes the Miss Litchfield candidates during Friday night’s beach party., Vendors did a brisk business throughout Saturday during Art in the Park., Miss Litchfield Cecilia Toenjes dances with a young fan during the beach party., The “oohs” and “ahhs” echoed throughout Memorial Park as a large crowd watched the Watercade fireworks show at Lake Ripley., Ecumen residents wave to Kiddie Parade participants as they moved through the driveway at the senior residence Saturday morning., Chris Woelfel, Ellie Wood, 13, and Gia Woelfel, 11, work on their sand sculpture masterpiece — boat adorned with a Dragon’s head — during the sand scu
Brent SchachererPent-up demand for community celebrations and gatherings of friends bloomed this past weekend as Litchfield celebrated Watercade.Last

Watercade parade grand marshal Dean Krug really delivers

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Longtime Litchfield letter carrier Dean Krug served as grand marshall of Watercade’s Grand Day Parade.STAFF PHOTO BY BRENT SCHACHERER, Dean Krug, center, was joined by fellow Litchfield letter carriers Kyle Joramo, Josh Johnson, Becky Magoon and Richard Pennertz as they pose with some
BY BRENT SCHACHERER schacherer@hutchinsonleader.comOn an unseasonably warm Sunday afternoon in early June, Dean Krug thrust out his forearms, as if to

'My life has changed a lot': Cecilia Toenjes nears end of Miss Litchfield reign

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Miss Litchfield Cecilia Toenjes will crown her successor during the coronation at 3 p.m. Sunday at Bernia Aaker Auditorium.PHOTO COURTESY KATIE PETERS, Miss Litchfield Cecilia Toenjes and Princess Abby Johnson wave to the crowd as they move down the route of the Litchfield Parade of Bands. Toenjes and, Ceclia Toenjes and Abby Johnson were joined by their fathers on the Watercade float for the Hutchinson Water Carnival parade in June.PHOTO BY CHLOE SC
 Nearing the end of the longest reign in Miss Litchfield history, Cecilia Toenjes admits to being a bit conflicted.After two years of serving as an am

2021 Great TC Treasure Hunt Kick-off

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Join us for The Great Twin Cities Treasure Hunt Kick-off Party!

Get together for our summer shindig in celebration of the TC Treasure Hunt Community, and help kick off The Great Twin Cities Treasure Hunt!

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/465355411393693

MEETUP! — 5:00-6:00
Arrive, have a beverage, noodle with fellow hunters, and share your stories from the field!

POTLUCK! — 6:00-7:00
Bring a favorite dish to share for a potluck picnic! (Sandwiches, chips, pop, water, napkins, plates, utensils provided)

TC TRIVIA! — 7:00-8:00
Take The Great Twin Cities Trivia Challenge for a shot at the vaunted Meeker Trophy and assorted other prizes!

EARLY CLUE! — 9:00
Get the fourth clue of The Great Twin Cities Treasure Hunt—twelve hours early! (In person ONLY)

CLOSEST TO PIN CONTEST! — All Night
Put your name on the map and guess where this year’s treasure is hidden in our “Closest To Pin” Contest—nearest guesser(s) will win a special prize at the end of the hunt!

SAINT POPS! — All Night
Enjoy a sweet, cold treat from St. Paul's "Naturally Nice" organic popsicle company!

KIDS HUNT! — All Night
Explore the park to track down hidden tokens, then redeem them for prizes!

CORNHOLE! — All Night
Duke it out with other hunters in the Battle of the Bags!

LATE REGISTRATION! — All Night
Register for the Great TC Treasure Hunt after it's already begun!

SWAG BAG! — End of Night
Enjoy a FREE drawstring backpack (and a few other summertime goodies) as our thanks to you for attending the Kick-off and supporting TC Treasure!

Event details and scheduling subject to change.

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