Movies, ‘water wars’ in the works for Humboldt

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May 14, 2019 - 10:25 AM

HUMBOLDT — A Bolder Humboldt has spent the last three years rehabilitating downtown stores and upgrading infrastructure. Now, said Josh Works, attention will be given to entertainment.

Works told city council members Monday night “Movies on the Square” would be shown June 9 and July 7, and perhaps on other dates. A unanimous vote paved the way.

“They’ll be free, family-friendly and have activities ahead of time” for kids and perhaps for adults, Works said. Snacks will be available.

“We want to get people on the square” to enliven the community, both by locals and those from neighboring towns to enjoy old-fashioned entertainment.

A second focus will be on water.

“I remember in the 1980s we had water wars, involving the fire department,” Works said. The intention is to give firefighters a chance to demonstrate their equipment and perhaps squirt a little water on a hot summer day. Saturday, Aug. 10, is the proposed date. 

A water-themed parade, which will entail closing the four streets around the square from 11 a.m. to noon, will be a  feature.

Works, in association with Damaris Kunkler, expect to return to a council meeting with more ideas.

 

IN OTHER NEWS, council members:

— Learned the municipal pool will open May 27 with a free splash day. 

— Were told by City Administrator Cole Herder that work to extend utilities to a 30-acre industrial tract northeast of Humboldt “should start within a week or so.” Rain has been a problem to keeping on schedule.

— Heard a report on the 2018 audit of city finances from Neil Phillips, of Jarred, Gilmore and Phillips, Chanute. No problems were found.

— Were reminded Humboldt Pride’s craft show on the square will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The evening will be given to music, starting at 5 p.m.

— Learned removal of 18 diseased ash trees on the square would be done by Falling Tree Services, Fredonia, for $10,800. Also, Green Acres Lawn Care, Yates Center, will mow Mount Hope Cemetery for $2,100 each session. Don Cress retired after mowing the cemetery since 1982. Cress will continue as sexton, a position he has held since 1983. The cemetery contains about 40 acres.

— Three part-time officers have joined Humboldt’s police department, Paul Ornelas, Nina Froggatte, Daniel McMurray.

 

 

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