
HUTCHINSON,
Kan. —&nbsp; The City of Hutchinson officially celebrates 150 years as an incorporated city in August 2022. To celebrate, the City, along with Reno County – who celebrated 150 years in 2021 – as well as Hutch Rec, the Hutch Chamber, the Reno County Historical Society, Dillons, and the Cosmosphere, are uniting to host a special community-wide event this summer.

Hutchinson and Reno County residents are invited to a Community Spirit Block Party on Aug. 18. This special 150th&nbsp;celebration will include 12 block parties on Main Street, from Avenue C through 9th&nbsp;Avenue. Festivities will take place from 6-9 p.m.

This week, the 150th&nbsp;Celebration Committee met with block party captains as plans continue for the 12-block celebration. They also extended the deadline for businesses, civic groups, and community organizations to submit their interest in participating. Forms can be downloaded at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.renocomuseum.org/150th" target="_blank">https://www.renocomuseum.org/150th</a>.

Submission forms are due by July 8 and can be delivered to Hutch Rec’s Downtown Office, 17 E. 1st, between 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or e-mailed to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:aconkling@hutchrec.com" target="_blank">aconkling@hutchrec.com</a>.&nbsp;

Highlights of the 150th&nbsp;Block Party Celebration include:

Follow the event partners’ social media pages and the Reno County Museum web page at: <a href="https://www.renocomuseum.org/150th">https://www.renocomuseum.org/150th</a> for updates and announcements.

HUTCHINSON,
Kan. —&nbsp; The City of Hutchinson officially celebrates 150 years as an incorporated city in August 2022. To celebrate, the City, along with Reno County – who celebrated 150 years in 2021 – as well as Hutch Rec, the Hutch Chamber, the Reno County Historical Society, Dillons, and the Cosmosphere, are uniting to host a special community-wide event this summer.Hutchinson and Reno County residents are invited to a Community Spirit Block Party on Aug. 18. This special 150th&nbsp;celebration will include 12 block parties on Main Street, from Avenue C through 9th&nbsp;Avenue. Festivities will take place from 6-9 p.m.This week, the 150th&nbsp;Celebration Committee met with block party captains as plans continue for the 12-block celebration. They also extended the deadline for businesses, civic groups, and community organizations to submit their interest in participating. Forms can be downloaded at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.renocomuseum.org/150th" target="_blank">https://www.renocomuseum.org/150th</a>. Submission forms are due by July 8 and can be delivered to Hutch Rec’s Downtown Office, 17 E. 1st, between 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or e-mailed to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:aconkling@hutchrec.com" target="_blank">aconkling@hutchrec.com</a>.&nbsp;Highlights of the 150th&nbsp;Block Party Celebration include:<ul>
 <li>150th&nbsp;Celebration Shirts:&nbsp;The Reno County Museum and Celebration Planning Committee have put together a commemorative t-shirt. Shirts are available for pre-order now on the Reno County Museum web page at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.renocomuseum.org/store/reno-county-hutchinson-sesquicentennial-special-edition-t-shirt-pre-order" target="_blank">https://www.renocomuseum.org/store/reno-county-hutchinson-sesquicentennial-special-edition-t-shirt-pre-order</a>. Shirts are $21 each, but the first 260 people who purchase one will receive $5 off. Funds from the shirt sales support the Reno County Museum and the preservation of local history.</li>
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 <li>150th&nbsp;Photo Opportunity:&nbsp;The Committee is working on a special 150th&nbsp;group photo in Downtown Hutchinson. A professional photographer will capture the group creating the numbers 1-5-0 using drone photography. More specific details on how the public can be a part of this special photo will be released in July.</li>
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 <li>Block Captains:&nbsp;Each block will have a designated block captain(s), who will help organize the entertainment and activities along Main Street and communicate with participants who have submitted forms.</li><li>Avenue C/Avenue B: Maj. Paul James with the Salvation Army</li><li>Avenue B-Avenue A: Mark Buckley with the Toy Depot &amp; Antique District</li><li>1 South: City of Hutchinson</li><li>1 North-100 North: Kevin Rule with Sleep Shoppe &amp; Furniture Gallery and Jasmine Hurlbut with First National Bank of Hutchinson</li><li>100 North: Janice Richardson with Splinters &amp; Rust and the Wiley District</li><li>200 North: Katie Gibbons with Milestone Clubhouse</li><li>300 North: Family Community Theatre</li><li>400 North: Andrea Springer with The Wool Market &amp; DIY and Kylee Smith with Lit Studios</li><li>500 North: Katie Broker with the Reno County Museum/Reno County Historical Society</li><li>600-700 North: Michele McCartney with the Cosmosphere</li><li>700-800 North: Creekside Neighborhood and First Baptist Church</li><li>900 North: Sheila Regehr with Dillons</li>
 </ul>Follow the event partners’ social media pages and the Reno County Museum web page at: <a href="https://www.renocomuseum.org/150th">https://www.renocomuseum.org/150th</a> for updates and announcements.

150th Celebration Updates; Submission Deadline Extended to July 8

HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
New Haven USD 312 Superintendent Craig Idacavage is excited for the challenge of leading a district after 17 years as an elementary principal, but he understands that the educational recovery from the COVID-19 years is continuing.

"I don't think we're done seeing the impact of it," Idacavage said. "I think we're going to be cleaning this up for a couple years now, as we get back into, 'the old normal', I guess. It was a rough two years. I was fortunate enough to work with some good people that showed up every day and worked hard for kids and so, we were able to make it through it."

Idacavage is a Caldwell, Kansas native and a Southwestern College grad and wanted to get his family back to this part of the state. He had a chance to do a little chatting with some students recently.

"I stopped for coffee in Haven two weeks ago when I was in town for a meeting," Idacavage said. "A couple high school kids were working behind the counter. They didn't even know who I was. I just asked them what their favorite part about the schools were. They just said the people. Not only the adults, but the kids, how they help each other out. They get along. They may not all be friends, but they're not cliquey and all those things and just the respect the kids receive from the adults in the building."

He is happy with what he's seen in the district so far and doesn't intend to make major changes, as what they are doing seems to be working.

"I wouldn't say I'm nervous about the work that is going to come down the line," Idacavage said. "There's good people in Haven that are in places to help me be successful. I think that when you want to be successful and there are people that want to help you, it's really, really hard to fail."

Idacavage has two children. His daughter will be a freshman and his son a 7th grader in Haven.

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Kan. — 
New Haven USD 312 Superintendent Craig Idacavage is excited for the challenge of leading a district after 17 years as an elementary principal, but he understands that the educational recovery from the COVID-19 years is continuing."I don't think we're done seeing the impact of it," Idacavage said. "I think we're going to be cleaning this up for a couple years now, as we get back into, 'the old normal', I guess. It was a rough two years. I was fortunate enough to work with some good people that showed up every day and worked hard for kids and so, we were able to make it through it."Idacavage is a Caldwell, Kansas native and a Southwestern College grad and wanted to get his family back to this part of the state. He had a chance to do a little chatting with some students recently."I stopped for coffee in Haven two weeks ago when I was in town for a meeting," Idacavage said. "A couple high school kids were working behind the counter. They didn't even know who I was. I just asked them what their favorite part about the schools were. They just said the people. Not only the adults, but the kids, how they help each other out. They get along. They may not all be friends, but they're not cliquey and all those things and just the respect the kids receive from the adults in the building."He is happy with what he's seen in the district so far and doesn't intend to make major changes, as what they are doing seems to be working."I wouldn't say I'm nervous about the work that is going to come down the line," Idacavage said. "There's good people in Haven that are in places to help me be successful. I think that when you want to be successful and there are people that want to help you, it's really, really hard to fail."Idacavage has two children. His daughter will be a freshman and his son a 7th grader in Haven.

New Haven Superintendent says 'good people' in Haven will help him succeed


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The Emergency Food Assistance Program or TEFAP will host a commodity distribution again this Sunday, June 26 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the KMS Warehouse at 3401 East 4th, otherwise known as the old Eaton facility.

The income numbers changed as of June 1. From now on, the maximum gross monthly income for an individual is $1,396, and an additional $492 for each additional person in the home.

Commodities are distributed on a first come, first served basis. You cannot pick up food for another person. There is no need to pre-register. The monthly program distributes about 300 bundles of food each month and serves about 900 residents.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The Emergency Food Assistance Program or TEFAP will host a commodity distribution again this Sunday, June 26 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the KMS Warehouse at 3401 East 4th, otherwise known as the old Eaton facility.The income numbers changed as of June 1. From now on, the maximum gross monthly income for an individual is $1,396, and an additional $492 for each additional person in the home.Commodities are distributed on a first come, first served basis. You cannot pick up food for another person. There is no need to pre-register. The monthly program distributes about 300 bundles of food each month and serves about 900 residents.

TEFAP commodities available again Sunday

PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — Pretty Prairie will host a Night on the Prairie celebration during the Independence Day holiday on Friday, July 1, starting at 5 p.m.

The day will include food vendors, a number of activities, including a dunk tank and carnival games. The day will also include a ceremony honoring first responders and veterans. Pretty Prairie USD 311 will also host a garage sale.

The evening ends with fireworks starting at 9:30 at the Links at Pretty Prairie. Guests are asked to bring their own lawn chairs and park along Apple Lane or Peach Court.

Donations for the fireworks are appreciated. Guests will also be able to purchase their own fireworks during the day.

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 </figure>PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — Pretty Prairie will host a Night on the Prairie celebration during the Independence Day holiday on Friday, July 1, starting at 5 p.m.The day will include food vendors, a number of activities, including a dunk tank and carnival games. The day will also include a ceremony honoring first responders and veterans. Pretty Prairie USD 311 will also host a garage sale.The evening ends with fireworks starting at 9:30 at the Links at Pretty Prairie. Guests are asked to bring their own lawn chairs and park along Apple Lane or Peach Court.Donations for the fireworks are appreciated. Guests will also be able to purchase their own fireworks during the day.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.

Night on the Prairie set for July 1

YODER, Kan. — Two people escaped serious injury when their glider crashed Wednesday morning near Yoder. 

According to the Kansas Highway Patrol a 15-year-old was piloting the two-seat glider when he crashed into a farm field while making a turn on approach toward the runway of the Sunflower Aerodrome Glider Port at the old naval airbase.

The teen pilot and a 71-year-old riding with him were both taken by EMS to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center with minor injuries.

The accident happened around 11:30 a.m. about a half mile from the aerodrome.

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YODER, Kan. — EMS and law enforcement are on the scene of the crash of a glider plane this morning near Yoder.

According to Reno County 911, the accident happened around 11:35 a.m. at 916 E. Red Rock Road just north of the Yoder Glider Port.

Dispatch says one person was uninjured while another did suffer undetermined injuries.&nbsp;

No other details are available at this time and no names have been released.&nbsp;

More on this developing story as it becomes available.

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 </figure>YODER, Kan. — Two people escaped serious injury when their glider crashed Wednesday morning near Yoder. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol a 15-year-old was piloting the two-seat glider when he crashed into a farm field while making a turn on approach toward the runway of the Sunflower Aerodrome Glider Port at the old naval airbase.The teen pilot and a 71-year-old riding with him were both taken by EMS to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center with minor injuries.The accident happened around 11:30 a.m. about a half mile from the aerodrome.__________________________________________YODER, Kan. — EMS and law enforcement are on the scene of the crash of a glider plane this morning near Yoder.According to Reno County 911, the accident happened around 11:35 a.m. at 916 E. Red Rock Road just north of the Yoder Glider Port.Dispatch says one person was uninjured while another did suffer undetermined injuries.&nbsp;No other details are available at this time and no names have been released.&nbsp;More on this developing story as it becomes available.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Glider crashes near Yoder

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Police Department will host the 3rd Annual Bridgebuilder's BBQ. This year's event will be held on Thursday, July 14 starting at 6 p.m. at the Rice Park Community Building at 44 Swarens.&nbsp;

The event is designed to bridge the gap between Hutchinson youth and Hutchinson Police Officers. There will be a BBQ dinner along with other refreshments. The event also includes games, a dunk tank and the HPD drone team. K-9 officer Stitch will also be on hand.

The event is being co-sponsored by Hutch in Harmony and the youth and college members of the Hutchinson NAACP and the Hutchinson Police Department.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Police Department will host the 3rd Annual Bridgebuilder's BBQ. This year's event will be held on Thursday, July 14 starting at 6 p.m. at the Rice Park Community Building at 44 Swarens.&nbsp;The event is designed to bridge the gap between Hutchinson youth and Hutchinson Police Officers. There will be a BBQ dinner along with other refreshments. The event also includes games, a dunk tank and the HPD drone team. K-9 officer Stitch will also be on hand.The event is being co-sponsored by Hutch in Harmony and the youth and college members of the Hutchinson NAACP and the Hutchinson Police Department.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the HutchPost mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily HutchPost email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bridgebuilders event set for July 14 in Hutchinson

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Republican State Senator Mark Steffen of Hutchinson called in to the KWBW Phone Forum program on Wednesday and made several pointed comments about the FDA and CDC approval of COVID-19 vaccines for children six months to five years of age.

"It's predatory on these kids," Steffen said. "These kids have a survival rate of 99.995% from the COVID virus, which is higher than most elective surgeries."

He considers the policy decision of the Reno County Health Department to stock the Moderna vaccine for young children and offer it to the public to be incorrect.

"Our Reno County Health Department has decided they are going to take the lead in the state of Kansas of promoting these shots for these six-month olds," Steffen said. "It's deplorable. It's wrong. They tell everybody they follow the CDC and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. According to Kansas Statute, they answer to County Commissioners. What they are doing is wrong. As of today, I'm calling for the dismissal of Karla Nichols and Karen Hammersmith. They need to be out of that county health department."

Director Karla Nichols had no comment when contacted by Hutch Post.

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Steffen calls for Health Department leaders 'dismissal' over COVID vaccine

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Chief Steven Beer notes that supply chain issues are even slowing the purchase of fire equipment where the money has already been approved.

"Everything, not just in the fire service, but in general, we're looking," Beer said. "We cannot even buy a chassis, a Freightliner commercial chassis right now. 2022s are gone, 2023s are going to be hard to get. Even building a fire truck. They are talking 28 months to build a fire truck. A few years ago, it took 6 to 9 months."

"You really have to start planning," Beer said. "As simple a thing as tires on the fire trucks, we are preordering, because it takes nine months to get some of the tires. Nine months to a year to get just some of the tires we need for our fire trucks. We really are front loading in our budget, more than we ever have."

It's not the same as it was anytime recently.

"It's just a different philosophy now," Beer said. "A different approach than I've ever seen in my 34-year career."

The Hutchinson City Council and the Board of County Commissioners approved spending $880,000 on three brush trucks, new personal protective gear and bringing existing brush trucks up to current standards this past March.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Chief Steven Beer notes that supply chain issues are even slowing the purchase of fire equipment where the money has already been approved."Everything, not just in the fire service, but in general, we're looking," Beer said. "We cannot even buy a chassis, a Freightliner commercial chassis right now. 2022s are gone, 2023s are going to be hard to get. Even building a fire truck. They are talking 28 months to build a fire truck. A few years ago, it took 6 to 9 months."Even consumables are hard to get."You really have to start planning," Beer said. "As simple a thing as tires on the fire trucks, we are preordering, because it takes nine months to get some of the tires. Nine months to a year to get just some of the tires we need for our fire trucks. We really are front loading in our budget, more than we ever have."It's not the same as it was anytime recently."It's just a different philosophy now," Beer said. "A different approach than I've ever seen in my 34-year career."The Hutchinson City Council and the Board of County Commissioners approved spending $880,000 on three brush trucks, new personal protective gear and bringing existing brush trucks up to current standards this past March.

Chief: Supply chain having an effect on fire equipment

YODER, Kan. — The schedule of events has been released for the 2022 Yoder Heritage Day coming up August 27.

8:00 a.m. Draft Horse Plowing Demonstration, Vendor Village Opens

11:30 a.m. Music: Brad Shores, Sign up for Tractor Pull

Noon Antique Tractor Pull, Sign Up For Kids Pedal Pull

12:45 p.m. Wild Horse Training with Rex Buchman

1:00 p.m. Quilt &amp; Craft Auction, Kids Pedal Pull

2:00 p.m. Tractor Pull, Antique Tractor Pull

3:00 p.m. Storytelling and Puppets with Jim and Natalee Ganyon

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Yoder Heritage Day schedule released


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Preschool Summer Enrichment Classes will be offered to children ages 2-3 years old in the Keller Enrichment Room at Hutch Rec Downtown. The first class, called 5 Little Monkeys, is Monday, June 27.

This class is a 1-hour, drop-off enrichment class designed to keep your little one engaged and learning. <a href="https://secure.rec1.com/KS/hutchinson-ks/catalog/index/3c53abf25c74cbcb272f76b662c15f5b?filter=c2VhcmNoPVRvZGRsZXIlMjBUaW1l&amp;fbclid=IwAR0dGw18y8zD5O_rDdklRPfsIYvK_j5DOaXYGpb-1s4a1hslIZZ1l-E7ehI">Register online by June 24</a>.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Preschool Summer Enrichment Classes will be offered to children ages 2-3 years old in the Keller Enrichment Room at Hutch Rec Downtown. The first class, called 5 Little Monkeys, is Monday, June 27.This class is a 1-hour, drop-off enrichment class designed to keep your little one engaged and learning. <a href="https://secure.rec1.com/KS/hutchinson-ks/catalog/index/3c53abf25c74cbcb272f76b662c15f5b?filter=c2VhcmNoPVRvZGRsZXIlMjBUaW1l&amp;fbclid=IwAR0dGw18y8zD5O_rDdklRPfsIYvK_j5DOaXYGpb-1s4a1hslIZZ1l-E7ehI">Register online by June 24</a>.

Preschool enrichment class Monday downtown

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — First Call for Help is holding its annual backpack registration between now and August 2nd.&nbsp;They annually help between 2,000 and 2,500 Reno County students with supplies each year.

Call 620-669-0159 or come to First Call for Help at 17 West 2nd on Tuesday or Thursday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. or Wednesday between 9 a.m. and noon.

In order to get a backpack, a child must be enrolled in a Reno County public or private school from kindergarten to 12th grade and must qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Distribution of backpacks is by appointment August 8-12. You must be pre-registered to get a backpack.

The program is subject to funding and availability of the school supplies.

If you'd like to donate money, you can drop it by the office during their open hours, or drop off new, unused school supplies on Tuesday or Thursday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. or Wednesday between 9 a.m. and noon.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — First Call for Help is holding its annual backpack registration between now and August 2nd.&nbsp;They annually help between 2,000 and 2,500 Reno County students with supplies each year.Call 620-669-0159 or come to First Call for Help at 17 West 2nd on Tuesday or Thursday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. or Wednesday between 9 a.m. and noon.In order to get a backpack, a child must be enrolled in a Reno County public or private school from kindergarten to 12th grade and must qualify for free or reduced lunch.Distribution of backpacks is by appointment August 8-12. You must be pre-registered to get a backpack.The program is subject to funding and availability of the school supplies.If you'd like to donate money, you can drop it by the office during their open hours, or drop off new, unused school supplies on Tuesday or Thursday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. or Wednesday between 9 a.m. and noon.

First Call for Help taking backpack registrations, need school supplies

HAVEN - Following the recent windstorm within the City of Haven, numerous electrical outages have occurred due to tree limbs falling, so the Haven City Council on Monday increased the tree trimming expenditure for 2022 from $10,000 to $30,000. Asplundh Tree Service will be able to do 220 hours of trimming within that budget to clear electrical lines in the city.

Haven Police were authorized Monday to spend $56,324.33 of ARPA funds on tasers, body cameras and dash cameras from Axon. Dash cameras will not arrive until April 2023.

The City also adopted a Return to Work policy for its employees at the advice of its workman's comp insurance carrier. 

The next meeting of the Haven City Council will be July 5 at 7 p.m. at 120 South Kansas in Haven.

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 </figure>HAVEN - Following the recent windstorm within the City of Haven, numerous electrical outages have occurred due to tree limbs falling, so the Haven City Council on Monday increased the tree trimming expenditure for 2022 from $10,000 to $30,000. Asplundh Tree Service will be able to do 220 hours of trimming within that budget to clear electrical lines in the city.Haven Police were authorized Monday to spend $56,324.33 of ARPA funds on tasers, body cameras and dash cameras from Axon. Dash cameras will not arrive until April 2023.The City also adopted a Return to Work policy for its employees at the advice of its workman's comp insurance carrier. The next meeting of the Haven City Council will be July 5 at 7 p.m. at 120 South Kansas in Haven.

Haven City Council increases tree trimming budget


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The Family Community Theatre this weekend presents "We Will Remember: A Tribute to Veterans." 

This show   celebrates the heroic actions of those who fought for our country and the freedom of others. It is on stage at the Flag Theatre, June 23-26, 2022.

Tickets are available at Absolutely Home, Bookends Bookstore, online at <a href="http://www.familycommunitytheatre.org/?fbclid=IwAR0D-1WUSu_lJAqrGP40IpO1xLVjkNmnG_mJEVVJaFpOs03MkNcIcYSFjNk" target="_blank">www.familycommunitytheatre.org</a> and 1 hour prior to show time at the Flag Theatre.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The Family Community Theatre this weekend presents "We Will Remember: A Tribute to Veterans." This show celebrates the heroic actions of those who fought for our country and the freedom of others. It is on stage at the Flag Theatre, June 23-26, 2022.Tickets are available at Absolutely Home, Bookends Bookstore, online at <a href="http://www.familycommunitytheatre.org/?fbclid=IwAR0D-1WUSu_lJAqrGP40IpO1xLVjkNmnG_mJEVVJaFpOs03MkNcIcYSFjNk" target="_blank">www.familycommunitytheatre.org</a> and 1 hour prior to show time at the Flag Theatre.&nbsp;&nbsp;Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.

FCT performs starting Thursday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One person was injured in a two vehicle accident in the county Tuesday evening.

The Reno County Sheriff’s Department reports that 39-year-old Horacio Hernandez of Hutchinson was going west in the 1800 block of W. 4th Avenue when he was hit by an eastbound vehicle driven by 18-year-old Trenton Collum of Hutchinson who had crossed the center line.

Hernandez was taken by EMS to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center for treatment. Collum was not injured in the crash. The accident happened just after 7 p.m. on the west side of Hutchinson near the floodway canal.

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One person injured in two vehicle accident

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Negotiations continue between Hutchinson Community College and its staff and employees on a new contract for next year.

So far, both sides have met four times with most of the discussion surrounding language items. But the two sides also disagree on a salary increase for employees. The employees are asking for a 7% pay increase across the board. The school has countered with 5%, which has been pretty much the standard for state colleges and universities this year, according to HutchCC President Dr. Carter File.

The 5% increase alone would add about $1 million to the budget, according to File. The two sides will meet Thursday afternoon before the regular board of trustees meeting. File will give the board an update on negotiations in executive session, but no action will be taken during the meeting.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Negotiations continue between Hutchinson Community College and its staff and employees on a new contract for next year.So far, both sides have met four times with most of the discussion surrounding language items. But the two sides also disagree on a salary increase for employees. The employees are asking for a 7% pay increase across the board. The school has countered with 5%, which has been pretty much the standard for state colleges and universities this year, according to HutchCC President Dr. Carter File.The 5% increase alone would add about $1 million to the budget, according to File. The two sides will meet Thursday afternoon before the regular board of trustees meeting. File will give the board an update on negotiations in executive session, but no action will be taken during the meeting.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Contract negotiations between HutchCC and employees continue


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Today is the deadline to register your little ones for the second section of swimming lessons this summer through Hutch Rec at Salt City Splash.

Classes run from June 27 to July 8. There are multiple times to choose from. Scholarships are available. Call Hutch Rec at&nbsp;(620) 663-6179 for details.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Today is the deadline to register your little ones for the second section of swimming lessons this summer through Hutch Rec at Salt City Splash.Classes run from June 27 to July 8. There are multiple times to choose from. Scholarships are available. Call Hutch Rec at&nbsp;(620) 663-6179 for details.

Swim lesson deadline is today


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The Reno Choral Society will hold its Salute to America concert Monday, June 27 at 7 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church. They will be joined by the Hutchinson Brass Quintet.

Student tickets are $5. Adult tickets are $7.

Scott Logan is the guest conductor for the concert. He began assisting in 2019.

The Reno Choral Society typically performs three major concerts during the year at Christmas time, near Easter and this concert, which is usually near the 4th of July.&nbsp;The Reno Choral Society is a non-auditioned singing group and any interested singer may participate.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The Reno Choral Society will hold its Salute to America concert Monday, June 27 at 7 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church. They will be joined by the Hutchinson Brass Quintet.Student tickets are $5. Adult tickets are $7.Scott Logan is the guest conductor for the concert. He began assisting in 2019.The Reno Choral Society typically performs three major concerts during the year at Christmas time, near Easter and this concert, which is usually near the 4th of July.&nbsp;The Reno Choral Society is a non-auditioned singing group and any interested singer may participate.

Reno Choral Society's Salute to America concert Monday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere announced Tuesday that it will host one of only three summer workshops for area teachers as part of Teachers in Space, a STEM education organization. Twenty-eight teachers from Cosmosphere’s LaunchLearning teacher fellowship will participate in the workshop July 12-15.

During their time at the Cosmosphere, teachers will experience a simulated mission to low Earth orbit using Cosmosphere’s Astralis capsule-based simulator and mission control. They will also work with cutting-edge satellite technology provided by Teachers in Space.

“Along with the weeklong workshop, we’re planning a school yearlong program, where teachers work with students to develop experiments they design and build,” Teachers in Space Project Manager Noah Luogameno said. “We then launch those on a rocket into space, on a suborbital or potentially orbital flight. We want to see teachers build flight-ready experiments that we will fly.”

Teachers in Space is providing an additional opportunity for two of Cosmosphere’s LaunchLearning teacher fellows, Heather Kincaid of Wichita, and Lindsey Baribeau of Rock Creek. They will travel to Vandenberg Space Force Base for Firefly Aerospace’s launch of their Alpha rocket carrying Teachers in Space’s Serenity educational satellite.

“We designed our LaunchLearning teacher fellowship to provide the most relevant STEM education professional development by focusing on space technology and space exploration,” JoAnna Strecker, Cosmosphere’s vice president for education, said. “Through Cosmosphere’s partnership with Teachers in Space, Kansas teachers will bring real world space research and technology to their classrooms.”

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere announced Tuesday that it will host one of only three summer workshops for area teachers as part of Teachers in Space, a STEM education organization. Twenty-eight teachers from Cosmosphere’s LaunchLearning teacher fellowship will participate in the workshop July 12-15.During their time at the Cosmosphere, teachers will experience a simulated mission to low Earth orbit using Cosmosphere’s Astralis capsule-based simulator and mission control. They will also work with cutting-edge satellite technology provided by Teachers in Space.“Along with the weeklong workshop, we’re planning a school yearlong program, where teachers work with students to develop experiments they design and build,” Teachers in Space Project Manager Noah Luogameno said. “We then launch those on a rocket into space, on a suborbital or potentially orbital flight. We want to see teachers build flight-ready experiments that we will fly.”Teachers in Space is providing an additional opportunity for two of Cosmosphere’s LaunchLearning teacher fellows, Heather Kincaid of Wichita, and Lindsey Baribeau of Rock Creek. They will travel to Vandenberg Space Force Base for Firefly Aerospace’s launch of their Alpha rocket carrying Teachers in Space’s Serenity educational satellite.“We designed our LaunchLearning teacher fellowship to provide the most relevant STEM education professional development by focusing on space technology and space exploration,” JoAnna Strecker, Cosmosphere’s vice president for education, said. “Through Cosmosphere’s partnership with Teachers in Space, Kansas teachers will bring real world space research and technology to their classrooms.”<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.

Cosmosphere selected for STEM education workshop

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec wants to remind parents and guardians that the deadline to register children for Play in the Park theatre arts camp is approaching.

The deadline to sign up is Thursday, July 7. Registration can be done online at <a href="https://secure.rec1.com/KS/hutchinson-ks/catalog">hutchrec.com</a> or in person at the Hutch Rec offices at 17 E. 1st.

The weeklong half-day camp features activities with an arts and theatre focus. Campers will hear stories with nature, science, theatre and arts activities.&nbsp;

Campers will also perform a special Play Day Program performance on Friday. The performance is directed by the Family Community Theatre.

Registration is $50 and is for children ages 8-12. For more information, go to <a href="https://secure.rec1.com/KS/hutchinson-ks/catalog">hutchrec.com</a>.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec wants to remind parents and guardians that the deadline to register children for Play in the Park theatre arts camp is approaching.The deadline to sign up is Thursday, July 7. Registration can be done online at <a href="https://secure.rec1.com/KS/hutchinson-ks/catalog">hutchrec.com</a> or in person at the Hutch Rec offices at 17 E. 1st.The weeklong half-day camp features activities with an arts and theatre focus. Campers will hear stories with nature, science, theatre and arts activities.&nbsp;Campers will also perform a special Play Day Program performance on Friday. The performance is directed by the Family Community Theatre.Registration is $50 and is for children ages 8-12. For more information, go to <a href="https://secure.rec1.com/KS/hutchinson-ks/catalog">hutchrec.com</a>.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.

Deadline for Play in the Park camp registration approaching

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A community engagement patrol by the Hutchinson Police Department early Monday morning led to the arrest of a Hutchinson man on possible charges of drug distribution and illegal possession of a weapon.

Police took Austin Peterson into custody around 1 a.m. on suspicion of drug distribution for meth and marijuana, drug possession, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a stolen firearm. His bond is set at $50,000.

Peterson was arrested after police were tipped about possible illegal activity in the 400 block of East 5th. Authorities made contact with Peterson and discovered a stolen handgun. A search warrant was issued where police found drugs and drug paraphernalia.

Possible charges could be filed within the week.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A community engagement patrol by the Hutchinson Police Department early Monday morning led to the arrest of a Hutchinson man on possible charges of drug distribution and illegal possession of a weapon.Police took Austin Peterson into custody around 1 a.m. on suspicion of drug distribution for meth and marijuana, drug possession, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a stolen firearm. His bond is set at $50,000.Peterson was arrested after police were tipped about possible illegal activity in the 400 block of East 5th. Authorities made contact with Peterson and discovered a stolen handgun. A search warrant was issued where police found drugs and drug paraphernalia.Possible charges could be filed within the week.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Arrest made during community engagement patrol


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The Reno County Health Department will begin offering Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations for children aged 6 months and over next week.

"We're thinking early next week," said director Karla Nichols. "We do not have the vaccine yet. We did pre-order, we just do not have it yet. They're saying we should get it later this week."

The Health Department is offering the Moderna vaccine for children aged 6 months to 5 years. They will receive a 2-dose series separated by 4-8 weeks. The CDC recommends the shots, whether kids have had COVID or not.

"They're still saying getting the vaccine is better protection for those kiddos," Nichols said. "It's going to last longer."

You'll need to call the Health Department to get the vaccine, if you want it right away.

"We have talked to the area doctor's offices," Nichols said. "As far as we know, we're the only one getting it in the community. Nobody else pre-ordered it. They may order it, but nobody else pre-ordered."

Always check with your child's doctor before having any vaccinations administered by the Health Department.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The Reno County Health Department will begin offering Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations for children aged 6 months and over next week."We're thinking early next week," said director Karla Nichols. "We do not have the vaccine yet. We did pre-order, we just do not have it yet. They're saying we should get it later this week."The Health Department is offering the Moderna vaccine for children aged 6 months to 5 years. They will receive a 2-dose series separated by 4-8 weeks. The CDC recommends the shots, whether kids have had COVID or not."They're still saying getting the vaccine is better protection for those kiddos," Nichols said. "It's going to last longer."You'll need to call the Health Department to get the vaccine, if you want it right away."We have talked to the area doctor's offices," Nichols said. "As far as we know, we're the only one getting it in the community. Nobody else pre-ordered it. They may order it, but nobody else pre-ordered."Always check with your child's doctor before having any vaccinations administered by the Health Department.

Health Department planning under 5 COVID shots next week

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Superior Boiler announced Tuesday that it has been granted a U.S. patent for engineering advancements that significantly improve the company’s watertube boiler designs. Characteristics of the company’s newly patented DFW design include:

“We are thrilled to move the boiler industry a step further in technology advancement with the DFW system,” Superior President &amp; CEO Doug Wright said. “Our engineering team, headed by Vice President of Engineering Sundeep Bodapati, clearly thought beyond traditional parameters. Sundeep pushed himself and his team to work through the engineering details needed to bring this innovative design to life and obtain a patent.”

The DFW system can be applied to all of the company’s existing watertube boiler offerings. It already has been proven out on several of Superior’s O-type rental trailer units and fixed-location boilers.

“This technology is a real industry game changer,” Don Whitman, vice president &amp; general manager – watertube division said. “We believe the DFW design, coupled with Superior’s long history of delivering quality boiler equipment, will only enhance the offerings available from our portfolio of products to end customers. We continuously strive to improve our processes, and being granted this patent is a visible reward for our team on this particular objective.”

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 <li>A smaller overall footprint compared to current designs, while maintaining overall capacity.</li>
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 <li>Reduced requirements for purchased materials and subcomponents, providing end customers a more cost-competitive offering compared to existing systems.</li>
 </ul>“We are thrilled to move the boiler industry a step further in technology advancement with the DFW system,” Superior President &amp; CEO Doug Wright said. “Our engineering team, headed by Vice President of Engineering Sundeep Bodapati, clearly thought beyond traditional parameters. Sundeep pushed himself and his team to work through the engineering details needed to bring this innovative design to life and obtain a patent.”The DFW system can be applied to all of the company’s existing watertube boiler offerings. It already has been proven out on several of Superior’s O-type rental trailer units and fixed-location boilers.“This technology is a real industry game changer,” Don Whitman, vice president &amp; general manager – watertube division said. “We believe the DFW design, coupled with Superior’s long history of delivering quality boiler equipment, will only enhance the offerings available from our portfolio of products to end customers. We continuously strive to improve our processes, and being granted this patent is a visible reward for our team on this particular objective.”<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the HutchPost mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily HutchPost email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Superior Boiler receives patent for watertube design improvements

HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council appears to be quite well along in the budget process, <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/76955183-a215-4736-93f3-c4900d5e8852">as they are attempting to be revenue neutral with their budget,</a> but they will go through the notification process as if they were not able to hold the line on that number, because the X factor, which is valuation changes, is just an estimate at this point.

"Property owners have a period of time to protest valuations," said Interim City Manager Gary Meagher. "Some of that's going on right now. The actual valuation will not come out to us until November 1st. We're working on an estimate. It could adjust just a little bit, but usually the County Clerk's estimates are pretty close."

Since the budget has to be finished and go through the hearing process by August, it's just precautionary to file the paperwork at this point. The city also is due to continue to have a significant ending balance.

"The general fund ending balance is projected to be at $5,355,000, we'll have to subtract $20,000 from that," said Finance Director Angela Richard. "The Hutch Rec proposal for their Healthy Neighborhood position was not in this, so it will be $20,000 less than that is what's projected."

Also, the city's bonding is a little higher than they hoped, but still within parameters.

"You approved the Woodie Seat design, so we'll likely have to include that in our bonding," Richard said. "Our general fund bonding will be about $6.4 million."

More than one city council member expressed their pleasure with the process as led by Meagher.

"I've reviewed over the budget," said councilwoman Sara Bagwell. "It actuall looks like a pretty healthy budget. I don't know if that's because we did have some extra funding, so we were able to fund things a little better this time. I just wanted to thank everybody and the work that they put into it."

Of great value to the council was that Meagher's approach was to ask the department heads to make their cuts with Richard before the budget was presented to the council.

"I had no idea what the process looked like," said councilman Greg Fast. "It seemed pretty easy, as easy as it could be. We did give some direction. I've talked to several of the department heads. They've also said that it went fairly smooth and I thank all of them for that, for working hard to try to help us not raise taxes."

Also, Steve Garza was pleased with the discussions the council had within their own group and spending the nights so that he knows how to explain the decisions that were made to his constituents.

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Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council appears to be quite well along in the budget process, <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/76955183-a215-4736-93f3-c4900d5e8852">as they are attempting to be revenue neutral with their budget,</a> but they will go through the notification process as if they were not able to hold the line on that number, because the X factor, which is valuation changes, is just an estimate at this point."Property owners have a period of time to protest valuations," said Interim City Manager Gary Meagher. "Some of that's going on right now. The actual valuation will not come out to us until November 1st. We're working on an estimate. It could adjust just a little bit, but usually the County Clerk's estimates are pretty close."Since the budget has to be finished and go through the hearing process by August, it's just precautionary to file the paperwork at this point. The city also is due to continue to have a significant ending balance."The general fund ending balance is projected to be at $5,355,000, we'll have to subtract $20,000 from that," said Finance Director Angela Richard. "The Hutch Rec proposal for their Healthy Neighborhood position was not in this, so it will be $20,000 less than that is what's projected."Also, the city's bonding is a little higher than they hoped, but still within parameters."You approved the Woodie Seat design, so we'll likely have to include that in our bonding," Richard said. "Our general fund bonding will be about $6.4 million."More than one city council member expressed their pleasure with the process as led by Meagher."I've reviewed over the budget," said councilwoman Sara Bagwell. "It actuall looks like a pretty healthy budget. I don't know if that's because we did have some extra funding, so we were able to fund things a little better this time. I just wanted to thank everybody and the work that they put into it."Of great value to the council was that Meagher's approach was to ask the department heads to make their cuts with Richard before the budget was presented to the council."I had no idea what the process looked like," said councilman Greg Fast. "It seemed pretty easy, as easy as it could be. We did give some direction. I've talked to several of the department heads. They've also said that it went fairly smooth and I thank all of them for that, for working hard to try to help us not raise taxes."Also, Steve Garza was pleased with the discussions the council had within their own group and spending the nights so that he knows how to explain the decisions that were made to his constituents.

City council pleased with budget process, goal is to remain revenue neutral

HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Progress continues on the new Hutchinson fire station on the Kansas State Fairgrounds at 23rd and Main.

"If you go drive by there, they are pouring all the footings around the edge," Beer said. "As of last week, with the seven inches of rain that we did have, we're really on track for the most part. They continue to pour the footings. Once they get that done, my understanding is, they'll pour some flatwork in the apparatus floor and then we'll be going vertical. There will be a lot of changes here in the next month or so."

Beer believes the progress is something you can feel, even as you drive by.

"A lot of progress is being made," Beer said. "It's just neat to be up there and see the construction. There is the excitement. Everybody that I've talked to, from the State Fair people to people just standing and looking, asking questions and stuff like that, there's an excitement for. I think it will be a great thing. It's going to change the service level of this city, going forward."

Once the new building is finished, the fire department will be better able to deploy the trucks it has.

"We're bringing Truck 4 from 11th and Halstead," Beer said. "That's going to turn into a single engine station and we're going to bring the truck, we'll have Engine 1 up there, along with a Batallion Chief. That will be our hazmat station. For calls for service, the 20th and Main Street station is our busiest station in the city. Many times when we have the secondary calls going out, we're bringing Engine 5 or Engine 6 in to take those secondary calls. By having a truck company up there right away, we'll be able to get on those calls much faster than having the companies drive across town to take the secondary calls."

The hope is to have everything finished a little less than a year from now.

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Kan. — Progress continues on the new Hutchinson fire station on the Kansas State Fairgrounds at 23rd and Main."If you go drive by there, they are pouring all the footings around the edge," Beer said. "As of last week, with the seven inches of rain that we did have, we're really on track for the most part. They continue to pour the footings. Once they get that done, my understanding is, they'll pour some flatwork in the apparatus floor and then we'll be going vertical. There will be a lot of changes here in the next month or so."Beer believes the progress is something you can feel, even as you drive by."A lot of progress is being made," Beer said. "It's just neat to be up there and see the construction. There is the excitement. Everybody that I've talked to, from the State Fair people to people just standing and looking, asking questions and stuff like that, there's an excitement for. I think it will be a great thing. It's going to change the service level of this city, going forward."Once the new building is finished, the fire department will be better able to deploy the trucks it has."We're bringing Truck 4 from 11th and Halstead," Beer said. "That's going to turn into a single engine station and we're going to bring the truck, we'll have Engine 1 up there, along with a Batallion Chief. That will be our hazmat station. For calls for service, the 20th and Main Street station is our busiest station in the city. Many times when we have the secondary calls going out, we're bringing Engine 5 or Engine 6 in to take those secondary calls. By having a truck company up there right away, we'll be able to get on those calls much faster than having the companies drive across town to take the secondary calls."The hope is to have everything finished a little less than a year from now.

Beer: Concrete work ongoing at new fire station

Welcome to Hutch Post’s new feature series "A Day in the Life." We've gone behind the scenes to see what "a day in the life" is like for some of Reno County's busiest shops, factories and businesses. We'll show the inner workings of facilities you may pass every day, to finally see what goes on inside. From boilers to donuts, join us as we learn how things are designed and produced right here in Reno County with "A Day in the Life." This series will be posted every other Sunday morning.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Day in the Life series begins with a look into the inner workings of one of Hutchinson's oldest companies, Hubco. Hutchinson Bag Company was started in 1919 by Emerson Carey as a way to aid his budding salt mining industry.&nbsp;

Today, Hubco manufactures and prints cloth, woven, and non-woven textile bag packaging in a variety of fabrics, sizes and styles. Hubco serves a wide range of industries, offering many stock and custom bags for food products, feed, seed, mining and oil, cathodic protection, and mailing and parts. The company changed its name to Hubco in 1991 and has been a staple of the Hutchinson industry for 103 years.

The process starts in a warehouse just south of the plant where large rolls of cloth and burlap are delivered and stored. When needed, the rolls are moved to the plant where they are cut into various-sized rolls for manufacturing depending on the size of the bag.

While it looks like this machine cuts the fabric, it actually uses small teeth to tear the fabric in a corrugated pattern so it doesn't unravel during the manufacturing process.

Once the rolls are cut, they are set aside according to size and wait for their run through the production line.

Once the bags are prepped, they are moved to the printing area where a number of printers can put one or multiple colors of ink on the fabric.

Now that the bags are printing, it’s time for the manufacturing process to begin. Various machines sew the bags. This includes inserting labels and placing holes for drawstrings or other methods of securing the bag. The bags can be large or small. One of Hubco’s strengths is its willingness to make small runs of bags for individuals who may have a niche market for small items. The bags are sewn in various areas, either by machine or even by hand.

The bags are then packaged and shipped to their destinations. Hubco started with five employees and now employs 54 people (nine in the office and 45 in the plant). Hubco credits its stability and ongoing success to its loyal employees. One employee has been with the company for 50 years. Like most, Hubco says it could use more employees and credits its work environment for its low workforce turnover.

A Day in the Life continues Sunday, July 3, with a look at Westphal Jewelers.

A Day in the Life is brought to you by: <a href="https://www.hutchchamber.com/">Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce</a> <a href="https://kincaidseedresearch.com/">Kincaid Manufacturing</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jwmachineks">JW Machine</a> <a href="https://havensteel.com/">Haven Steel</a>

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 </figure>Welcome to Hutch Post’s new feature series "A Day in the Life." We've gone behind the scenes to see what "a day in the life" is like for some of Reno County's busiest shops, factories and businesses. We'll show the inner workings of facilities you may pass every day, to finally see what goes on inside. From boilers to donuts, join us as we learn how things are designed and produced right here in Reno County with "A Day in the Life." This series will be posted every other Sunday morning.By ROD ZOOK Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Day in the Life series begins with a look into the inner workings of one of Hutchinson's oldest companies, Hubco. Hutchinson Bag Company was started in 1919 by Emerson Carey as a way to aid his budding salt mining industry.&nbsp;[SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO]Today, Hubco manufactures and prints cloth, woven, and non-woven textile bag packaging in a variety of fabrics, sizes and styles. Hubco serves a wide range of industries, offering many stock and custom bags for food products, feed, seed, mining and oil, cathodic protection, and mailing and parts. The company changed its name to Hubco in 1991 and has been a staple of the Hutchinson industry for 103 years.The process starts in a warehouse just south of the plant where large rolls of cloth and burlap are delivered and stored. When needed, the rolls are moved to the plant where they are cut into various-sized rolls for manufacturing depending on the size of the bag.<figure>
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 </figure><div><div itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/VideoObject"><meta itemprop="uploadDate" content="Wed Jun 08 2022 14:52:25 GMT-0500 (CDT)"/><meta itemprop="name" content="Hubco"/><meta itemprop="duration" content="P0Y0M0DT0H4M39S" /><meta itemprop="thumbnailUrl" content="https://content.jwplatform.com/thumbs/2kn4K2TB-1920.jpg"/><meta itemprop="contentUrl" content="https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/2kn4K2TB-9xXMpd9w.mp4"/><div style="position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding-bottom:56.25%"><iframe src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/2kn4K2TB-KcBmu4K3.html" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" title="Hubco" style="position:absolute;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div></div>While it looks like this machine cuts the fabric, it actually uses small teeth to tear the fabric in a corrugated pattern so it doesn't unravel during the manufacturing process.<figure>
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 </figure>Once the rolls are cut, they are set aside according to size and wait for their run through the production line.<figure>
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 </figure>Once the bags are prepped, they are moved to the printing area where a number of printers can put one or multiple colors of ink on the fabric.<figure>
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 </figure>Now that the bags are printing, it’s time for the manufacturing process to begin. Various machines sew the bags. This includes inserting labels and placing holes for drawstrings or other methods of securing the bag. The bags can be large or small. One of Hubco’s strengths is its willingness to make small runs of bags for individuals who may have a niche market for small items. The bags are sewn in various areas, either by machine or even by hand.<figure>
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 </figure>The bags are then packaged and shipped to their destinations. Hubco started with five employees and now employs 54 people (nine in the office and 45 in the plant). Hubco credits its stability and ongoing success to its loyal employees. One employee has been with the company for 50 years. Like most, Hubco says it could use more employees and credits its work environment for its low workforce turnover.A Day in the Life continues Sunday, July 3, with a look at Westphal Jewelers.A Day in the Life is brought to you by: <a href="https://www.hutchchamber.com/">Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce</a> <a href="https://kincaidseedresearch.com/">Kincaid Manufacturing</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jwmachineks">JW Machine</a> <a href="https://havensteel.com/">Haven Steel</a><a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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