HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Lacey Mills with TECH announced this week that their offices will no longer be in the same place in 2024.

"Big news, we are relocating our TECH Art Gallery and our administrative offices at the end of December," Mills said. "We are moving into the old Queen Bee building, which is, very conveniently, a door and a half down from the Rise Event Rentals business."

"People ask why, what's the reason for moving? I probably would need to definitely hit the emergency button on the elevator to give somebody that full elevator pitch, but, at the end of the day, we've had some changes in funding from here at a county level and potentially more funding changes in the future," Mills said. "Kevin Hess, our President and CEO and our exec team and all of our staff, I think our goal is to just be the best stewards for the money that we receive and how do we do the best for the people that we serve? We've been looking for ways to cut costs to continue to take those dollars and put them at the front line."

This isn't a large move, in terms of distance, it's only about a tenth of a mile.

"Right now, our TECH Art Gallery and admin offices are in the Wiley Building," Mills said. "We are there until Dec. 31. Then, we will be moving to the Queen Bee building, which is 10 South Main and we will be there starting January 1. That is where the art gallery will be relocated to."

For more information on TECH, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://techinc.org/">https://techinc.org/</a>.

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<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1680274511473.jpeg" alt="The TECH Art Gallery will be moving as part of the organization's office move at the end of the year. File photo by Judd Weil." />
 <figcaption>The TECH Art Gallery will be moving as part of the organization's office move at the end of the year. File photo by Judd Weil.</figcaption>
 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Lacey Mills with TECH announced this week that their offices will no longer be in the same place in 2024."Big news, we are relocating our TECH Art Gallery and our administrative offices at the end of December," Mills said. "We are moving into the old Queen Bee building, which is, very conveniently, a door and a half down from the Rise Event Rentals business."This is in an effort to save money."People ask why, what's the reason for moving? I probably would need to definitely hit the emergency button on the elevator to give somebody that full elevator pitch, but, at the end of the day, we've had some changes in funding from here at a county level and potentially more funding changes in the future," Mills said. "Kevin Hess, our President and CEO and our exec team and all of our staff, I think our goal is to just be the best stewards for the money that we receive and how do we do the best for the people that we serve? We've been looking for ways to cut costs to continue to take those dollars and put them at the front line."This isn't a large move, in terms of distance, it's only about a tenth of a mile."Right now, our TECH Art Gallery and admin offices are in the Wiley Building," Mills said. "We are there until Dec. 31. Then, we will be moving to the Queen Bee building, which is 10 South Main and we will be there starting January 1. That is where the art gallery will be relocated to."For more information on TECH, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://techinc.org/">https://techinc.org/</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;

TECH plans office move

K-State Extension Master Gardeners

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Share the joy of “extras” in your garden. Fall is an excellent time to thin perennials and plant new ones in the garden. Everyone is invited to bring some favorite garden plants and exchange them for new ones at the Reno County Extension Master Gardener Perennial Plant Swap. The Plant Swap will be held on Saturday, October 21 at the Reno County Farmer’s Market from 8:00 a.m. to noon. 

The Reno County Farmers’ Market is located at 2nd and Washington in Hutchinson.

Anyone interested is welcome to participate. There is no charge for the event. Plants should be healthy and free of insects. Any type of houseplant or perennial can be exchanged - flowers, trees, shrubs, vegetables and herbs. No annuals please. There will also be a seed exchange. Seeds can be either annuals or perennials. Garden books, tools, and supplies are also welcome. Please have all plants and seeds labeled.

Plants should be in some kind of bag or container so they can be easily transported.

Extension Master Gardeners will be available to answer gardening questions. For more information, contact the Reno County Extension Office at 620-662-2371.

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 <figcaption>Master Gardener Reno County</figcaption>
 </figure>K-State Extension Master GardenersHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Share the joy of “extras” in your garden. Fall is an excellent time to thin perennials and plant new ones in the garden. Everyone is invited to bring some favorite garden plants and exchange them for new ones at the Reno County Extension Master Gardener Perennial Plant Swap. The Plant Swap will be held on Saturday, October 21 at the Reno County Farmer’s Market from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The Reno County Farmers’ Market is located at 2nd and Washington in Hutchinson.Anyone interested is welcome to participate. There is no charge for the event. Plants should be healthy and free of insects. Any type of houseplant or perennial can be exchanged - flowers, trees, shrubs, vegetables and herbs. No annuals please. There will also be a seed exchange. Seeds can be either annuals or perennials. Garden books, tools, and supplies are also welcome. Please have all plants and seeds labeled.Plants should be in some kind of bag or container so they can be easily transported.Extension Master Gardeners will be available to answer gardening questions. For more information, contact the Reno County Extension Office at 620-662-2371.<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; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Master Gardeners to Host Plant Swap at Reno County Farmers’ Market Oct. 21

LYONS, Kan. — The Rice County District Hospital is asking the&nbsp;Rice County community and neighbors to complete a <a href="https://ricecountyhospital.com/about/community-health-needs-assessment/">confidential 10-minute survey</a> to help them improve healthcare services and prioritize the heath needs in that community.&nbsp;

There are about 20 questions on the survey and most of them let you choose from options given to you, but there are four where you can write anonymously about your experiences.

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 </figure>LYONS, Kan. — The Rice County District Hospital is asking the&nbsp;Rice County community and neighbors to complete a <a href="https://ricecountyhospital.com/about/community-health-needs-assessment/">confidential 10-minute survey</a> to help them improve healthcare services and prioritize the heath needs in that community.&nbsp;There are about 20 questions on the survey and most of them let you choose from options given to you, but there are four where you can write anonymously about your experiences.<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;

Rice County Hospital releases survey

Kansas author Glenn Ediger left no threshing stone unturned as he embarked on a historical treasure hunt for the tools used by the Mennonites who settled in and around central Kansas. From his own front yard to Threshing Days in Gossel, he uncovered the unique set of events that brought some of the most innovative farmers in the world to Kansas and established hard red winter wheat as a Kansas staple. He recently shared what he learned with listeners of the “Wheat’s On Your Mind” podcast.&nbsp;

“Probably no year holds more significance to the wheat industry in Kansas than 1874,” said Aaron Harries, host of the “<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001E4CUkjJLlzMOI1TYOKM42L0WMqia8Yni8lkfy7G80zl4ZT94D_bHC7df5amA4WeQO8A2D4h1bj3H0fJ43b-Yre9o_66oVhHD7JvM8vSG4lgRfmrBudTTjXkVrtGJ0WkI4N_7W-aSE9AoMtLxWEqRdcpFt0FbzOU5&amp;c=yC-pKKz_jJ9el4eR5qATXPBhSogL-KntgyS439W7O-MenEMHwbstSA==&amp;ch=8UDI34o9veZIWhtAYXx67WFc3L85BY38YAIM1fIkhC276dG-kGOOEQ==" target="_blank">Wheat’s On Your Mind</a>” podcast and Kansas Wheat vice president of research and operations. “That was the year Mennonite immigrants from Ukraine came to Kansas to escape the loss of their religious freedom.”

“They came at the invitation of the state of Kansas and the Santa Fe Railroad to develop the prairie into a rich and productive agricultural economy. These groups of families brought with them Turkey Red winter wheat, and as they say, the rest is history. But there’s so much more to this story.”

From the establishment of their religion, the Mennonites had a reputation for being good, industrious farmers. As a result of this reputation and their continued pursuit of religious freedom, their communities moved from their origins in the Netherlands to Prussia (what is now Poland) to develop lands for farming. Later, when religious freedoms in the country were curtailed, the Mennonites took the invitation of Catherine the Great to relocate to western Russia (what is now Ukraine) in the late 1700s and early 1800s. That included Ediger’s ancestors, who moved to Russia in 1810 and farmed there for roughly 60 years.&nbsp;

“They did create a fertile farming culture with a lot of innovations — what types of crops to grow and how to better preserve crops and how to influence better growth with things like fertilization and summer fallow,” Ediger explained. “They really advanced that with creating and developing alternative hard winter wheats that were quite successful in that community.”&nbsp;

Around this time, Kansas was being marketed as the crown jewel for agriculture in the United States, driven by the construction of the railroad. But, the region needed more people and more commerce, so the Santa Fe railroad drove a campaign to recruit more settlers from other countries to move to Kansas, including the Mennonites. Those efforts included Carl B. Schmidt, who was an implement dealer recruited by the railroads to encourage the Mennonites to move to the United States.&nbsp;

“C.B. Schmidt was an implement dealer; he spoke German; and Schmidt is a common Mennonite name, even though he was not Mennonite,” Ediger said. “There was competition to get the Mennonites to the United States all through the Midwest, from Canada down through Oklahoma. So Carl went to Ukraine and talked to local Mennonites and convinced them how wonderful Kansas was.”

The railroad also paid for ambassadors from the Mennonites to come to tour the Central Plains, including surveying different properties. In the end, Kansas had the most appealing set of laws (religious freedoms and the promise of not being conscripted into the military), availability of land they could afford, fertile ground and climate similar to where they were currently farming. The railroad made the deal even sweeter by building homes for early immigrants and supplying seed for the first wheat crops planted.&nbsp;

Planting the seed for Turkey Red wheat

And so Mennonites came to Kansas and brought with them their agricultural innovations and their hard red wheats, including hand-picked seeds packed into large jars and sacks. This Turkey Red wheat was a hardy variety, was planted in the fall and could withstand Kansas’ cold and dry winters. The new wheat could take advantage of the moisture that arrives in the winter and early spring and then be harvested in early summer. While the adoption of this new class of wheat took time, its introduction revolutionized the wheat industry in Kansas, and Turkey Red wheat is now the ancestor to all hard red winter wheat varieties grown across the plains today.&nbsp;

“Part of that slow adoption was that the milling industry was just not ready for it; their technology was targeted towards soft wheat,” Ediger said. “But over time they found out that the hard winter wheat was much better quality.”&nbsp;

“It took many years to get the acreage developed, but it really then did become the most desirable wheat in the world. There was nothing like it at that point in time.”

Along with Turkey Red wheat, the Mennonites also brought game-changing farming practices, including leaving fields fallow in between planting cycles, applying fertilizer to fields and using large threshing stones to separate the wheat kernels from the stalks that enveloped them. The basic process of threshing wheat is the same today as it was thousands of years ago, as Ediger explained.&nbsp;

“Back then, they would grab a stack of heads and beat it against a rock to thresh the wheat. And then you had to separate the chaff from the wheat,” Ediger said. “That’s the same process that the modern combine does technically — cut the wheat, thresh to break the grain out of the heads, and then separate the grain from the chaff.”&nbsp;

The process is the same whether someone takes a stalk of wheat out of the field and rubs it in their hand, uses a flail to beat out the wheat kernels or has horses trot over wheat piles to remove the grain — all of which have been done around the world.&nbsp;

Or one can use a threshing stone. A threshing stone is a stone, usually limestone, that is rolled over the grain to thresh the kernels out. It is a big piece of stone, 30 inches long and 24 inches in diameter with seven grooves carved around it, giving the appearance of a gear, and weighing between 400 and 800 pounds. In the middle, there’s a hole drilled that would go through for an axle, which would be supported by two wooden or steel beams that could come around the front so it could be hooked up to horses. The horses could go around in a circle pulling the stone over the grain.&nbsp;

This process takes place on a threshing floor, which would be hard-packed dirt in Kansas or Ukraine. Threshing could take a long time. The wheat would be piled up and this stone would be pulled in a circle of the pile and the grain would fall to the bottom of the floor. People with pitchforks and rakes would keep stirring the straw, and the straw would be thrown to the outside so the grain drops to the floor and would be scooted and shoveled toward the center. Then they had to blow away the lightweight chaff to keep the grain there. Farmers would use the wind.&nbsp;

“On the right day, you’d take a shovel and throw the wheat and the chaff up in the air and the wind would blow the chaff and the wheat would fall to the ground,” Ediger said. “That’s the final step of threshing.”&nbsp;

The threshing stone was not exclusive to Mennonites, having been used by the Romans, Chinese and Australians, but they perfected it, especially since Kansas limestone quarries — like that in Chase County — provided perfectly suited stones.

While useful, the threshing stones became obsolete rather quickly in Kansas due to the development of threshing machines, which were horse-powered and later steam-powered. This makes finding threshing stones in Kansas relatively difficult.&nbsp;

After his wife inherited a threshing stone from his family, Ediger decided to see what research had been done into their background. He discovered not much research had been conducted other than general basic knowledge, so he set off on a treasure hunt to find as many as he could in order to photograph and document them. That included going to community events, like the Threshing Days festivals in Gossel, and other places where people gathered to celebrate the threshing process.&nbsp;

He was surprised to find most of the stones in a four-county area of Marion, McPherson, Reno and Harvey counties — Mennonite turf. He discovered the threshing stone was even adopted at one time as the mascot for Bethel College. Eventually, he compiled his learnings into the book, “Leave No Threshing Stone Unturned,” which shares the history of the Mennonites and their threshing stones.

Today, threshing stones have been replaced by combines. The remaining stones are now used for yard decorations, others are used for salt licks for cattle, some are even bases for lamps or flags. But their influence on the wheat industry — along with the Mennonites who still farm in central Kansas — remains as steadfast as stone.&nbsp;

Learn more about the history of Mennonites and threshing stones in Kansas and other topics by exploring all episodes of the “Wheat’s On Your Mind” podcast at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001E4CUkjJLlzMOI1TYOKM42L0WMqia8Yni8lkfy7G80zl4ZT94D_bHC7df5amA4WeQ8zCDAizJaiGlG1Ar0rOHENmQRKmpgjMzEGxTtsQaFgTjlrYvnhH2E5rYEPCyvL92U6wPL_xEIZ8BOAMypxIznut4SvsmxLDwQtwzAwqJdcJjAm0DzPWP3cnxx4c23Hg9_IxICPNAKR_0kb29Nvpyop1gxakzYc2uhYSLScHvWIk0AVPeQr0xujlL9-Ub1yC5AP1PRcaP8H0=&amp;c=yC-pKKz_jJ9el4eR5qATXPBhSogL-KntgyS439W7O-MenEMHwbstSA==&amp;ch=8UDI34o9veZIWhtAYXx67WFc3L85BY38YAIM1fIkhC276dG-kGOOEQ==" target="_blank">wheatsonyourmind.com</a>.

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<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1655426692793.jpeg" alt="Kansas Wheat Commission" />
 <figcaption>Kansas Wheat Commission</figcaption>
 </figure>JULIA DEBES Kansas WheatKansas author Glenn Ediger left no threshing stone unturned as he embarked on a historical treasure hunt for the tools used by the Mennonites who settled in and around central Kansas. From his own front yard to Threshing Days in Gossel, he uncovered the unique set of events that brought some of the most innovative farmers in the world to Kansas and established hard red winter wheat as a Kansas staple. He recently shared what he learned with listeners of the “Wheat’s On Your Mind” podcast.&nbsp;“Probably no year holds more significance to the wheat industry in Kansas than 1874,” said Aaron Harries, host of the “<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001E4CUkjJLlzMOI1TYOKM42L0WMqia8Yni8lkfy7G80zl4ZT94D_bHC7df5amA4WeQO8A2D4h1bj3H0fJ43b-Yre9o_66oVhHD7JvM8vSG4lgRfmrBudTTjXkVrtGJ0WkI4N_7W-aSE9AoMtLxWEqRdcpFt0FbzOU5&amp;c=yC-pKKz_jJ9el4eR5qATXPBhSogL-KntgyS439W7O-MenEMHwbstSA==&amp;ch=8UDI34o9veZIWhtAYXx67WFc3L85BY38YAIM1fIkhC276dG-kGOOEQ==" target="_blank">Wheat’s On Your Mind</a>” podcast and Kansas Wheat vice president of research and operations. “That was the year Mennonite immigrants from Ukraine came to Kansas to escape the loss of their religious freedom.”“They came at the invitation of the state of Kansas and the Santa Fe Railroad to develop the prairie into a rich and productive agricultural economy. These groups of families brought with them Turkey Red winter wheat, and as they say, the rest is history. But there’s so much more to this story.”An invitation and an escapeFrom the establishment of their religion, the Mennonites had a reputation for being good, industrious farmers. As a result of this reputation and their continued pursuit of religious freedom, their communities moved from their origins in the Netherlands to Prussia (what is now Poland) to develop lands for farming. Later, when religious freedoms in the country were curtailed, the Mennonites took the invitation of Catherine the Great to relocate to western Russia (what is now Ukraine) in the late 1700s and early 1800s. That included Ediger’s ancestors, who moved to Russia in 1810 and farmed there for roughly 60 years.&nbsp;“They did create a fertile farming culture with a lot of innovations — what types of crops to grow and how to better preserve crops and how to influence better growth with things like fertilization and summer fallow,” Ediger explained. “They really advanced that with creating and developing alternative hard winter wheats that were quite successful in that community.”&nbsp;Recruitment by the railroad&nbsp;Around this time, Kansas was being marketed as the crown jewel for agriculture in the United States, driven by the construction of the railroad. But, the region needed more people and more commerce, so the Santa Fe railroad drove a campaign to recruit more settlers from other countries to move to Kansas, including the Mennonites. Those efforts included Carl B. Schmidt, who was an implement dealer recruited by the railroads to encourage the Mennonites to move to the United States.&nbsp;“C.B. Schmidt was an implement dealer; he spoke German; and Schmidt is a common Mennonite name, even though he was not Mennonite,” Ediger said. “There was competition to get the Mennonites to the United States all through the Midwest, from Canada down through Oklahoma. So Carl went to Ukraine and talked to local Mennonites and convinced them how wonderful Kansas was.”The railroad also paid for ambassadors from the Mennonites to come to tour the Central Plains, including surveying different properties. In the end, Kansas had the most appealing set of laws (religious freedoms and the promise of not being conscripted into the military), availability of land they could afford, fertile ground and climate similar to where they were currently farming. The railroad made the deal even sweeter by building homes for early immigrants and supplying seed for the first wheat crops planted.&nbsp;Planting the seed for Turkey Red wheatAnd so Mennonites came to Kansas and brought with them their agricultural innovations and their hard red wheats, including hand-picked seeds packed into large jars and sacks. This Turkey Red wheat was a hardy variety, was planted in the fall and could withstand Kansas’ cold and dry winters. The new wheat could take advantage of the moisture that arrives in the winter and early spring and then be harvested in early summer. While the adoption of this new class of wheat took time, its introduction revolutionized the wheat industry in Kansas, and Turkey Red wheat is now the ancestor to all hard red winter wheat varieties grown across the plains today.&nbsp;“Part of that slow adoption was that the milling industry was just not ready for it; their technology was targeted towards soft wheat,” Ediger said. “But over time they found out that the hard winter wheat was much better quality.”&nbsp;“It took many years to get the acreage developed, but it really then did become the most desirable wheat in the world. There was nothing like it at that point in time.”Perfecting agricultural practicesAlong with Turkey Red wheat, the Mennonites also brought game-changing farming practices, including leaving fields fallow in between planting cycles, applying fertilizer to fields and using large threshing stones to separate the wheat kernels from the stalks that enveloped them. The basic process of threshing wheat is the same today as it was thousands of years ago, as Ediger explained.&nbsp;“Back then, they would grab a stack of heads and beat it against a rock to thresh the wheat. And then you had to separate the chaff from the wheat,” Ediger said. “That’s the same process that the modern combine does technically — cut the wheat, thresh to break the grain out of the heads, and then separate the grain from the chaff.”&nbsp;The process is the same whether someone takes a stalk of wheat out of the field and rubs it in their hand, uses a flail to beat out the wheat kernels or has horses trot over wheat piles to remove the grain — all of which have been done around the world.&nbsp;Or one can use a threshing stone. A threshing stone is a stone, usually limestone, that is rolled over the grain to thresh the kernels out. It is a big piece of stone, 30 inches long and 24 inches in diameter with seven grooves carved around it, giving the appearance of a gear, and weighing between 400 and 800 pounds. In the middle, there’s a hole drilled that would go through for an axle, which would be supported by two wooden or steel beams that could come around the front so it could be hooked up to horses. The horses could go around in a circle pulling the stone over the grain.&nbsp;This process takes place on a threshing floor, which would be hard-packed dirt in Kansas or Ukraine. Threshing could take a long time. The wheat would be piled up and this stone would be pulled in a circle of the pile and the grain would fall to the bottom of the floor. People with pitchforks and rakes would keep stirring the straw, and the straw would be thrown to the outside so the grain drops to the floor and would be scooted and shoveled toward the center. Then they had to blow away the lightweight chaff to keep the grain there. Farmers would use the wind.&nbsp;“On the right day, you’d take a shovel and throw the wheat and the chaff up in the air and the wind would blow the chaff and the wheat would fall to the ground,” Ediger said. “That’s the final step of threshing.”&nbsp;The threshing stone was not exclusive to Mennonites, having been used by the Romans, Chinese and Australians, but they perfected it, especially since Kansas limestone quarries — like that in Chase County — provided perfectly suited stones.A stony Kansas treasure huntWhile useful, the threshing stones became obsolete rather quickly in Kansas due to the development of threshing machines, which were horse-powered and later steam-powered. This makes finding threshing stones in Kansas relatively difficult.&nbsp;After his wife inherited a threshing stone from his family, Ediger decided to see what research had been done into their background. He discovered not much research had been conducted other than general basic knowledge, so he set off on a treasure hunt to find as many as he could in order to photograph and document them. That included going to community events, like the Threshing Days festivals in Gossel, and other places where people gathered to celebrate the threshing process.&nbsp;He was surprised to find most of the stones in a four-county area of Marion, McPherson, Reno and Harvey counties — Mennonite turf. He discovered the threshing stone was even adopted at one time as the mascot for Bethel College. Eventually, he compiled his learnings into the book, “Leave No Threshing Stone Unturned,” which shares the history of the Mennonites and their threshing stones.Today, threshing stones have been replaced by combines. The remaining stones are now used for yard decorations, others are used for salt licks for cattle, some are even bases for lamps or flags. But their influence on the wheat industry — along with the Mennonites who still farm in central Kansas — remains as steadfast as stone.&nbsp;Learn more about the history of Mennonites and threshing stones in Kansas and other topics by exploring all episodes of the “Wheat’s On Your Mind” podcast at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001E4CUkjJLlzMOI1TYOKM42L0WMqia8Yni8lkfy7G80zl4ZT94D_bHC7df5amA4WeQ8zCDAizJaiGlG1Ar0rOHENmQRKmpgjMzEGxTtsQaFgTjlrYvnhH2E5rYEPCyvL92U6wPL_xEIZ8BOAMypxIznut4SvsmxLDwQtwzAwqJdcJjAm0DzPWP3cnxx4c23Hg9_IxICPNAKR_0kb29Nvpyop1gxakzYc2uhYSLScHvWIk0AVPeQr0xujlL9-Ub1yC5AP1PRcaP8H0=&amp;c=yC-pKKz_jJ9el4eR5qATXPBhSogL-KntgyS439W7O-MenEMHwbstSA==&amp;ch=8UDI34o9veZIWhtAYXx67WFc3L85BY38YAIM1fIkhC276dG-kGOOEQ==" target="_blank">wheatsonyourmind.com</a>.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;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; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Wheat Scoop:  Kansas author explores link between Mennonites, wheat and threshing stones

Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

10/6/2023 3:36 AM-Dillon	Michael Dixon-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose; Felony Case, Execution of a Felony Warrant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body

10/6/2023 12:23 AM-Kyla	Ann Larralde-DUI; 1st conv; blood or breath .08 or higher

10/5/2023 11:34 PM-Debra	May Harris-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction)

10/5/2023 8:51 PM-Kyle	Christopher Burge-Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000

10/5/2023 8:01 PM-Edward	Joseph Spor-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction); Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose, Misd case, Execution of Misd Warrant

10/5/2023 5:37 PM-Erick	Nicholas Medley-Probation Violation

10/5/2023 5:27 PM-Jeffrey	Jericho Payne-Drugs; Distribute Substance designated in 65-4105,4107,4109,4111(Oxy, Hydrocodone); &lt; 10 dosage units; Drugs; Arrange sale/purchase of controlled substance using a communication facility; Drugs; Acquire proceeds from sale of controlled substance, Less than $5,000

10/5/2023 3:03 PM-Billy	Leroy Scott-Theft; By Deception; $1,500 to $24,999

10/5/2023 1:20 PM-Mark Nichols-Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Probation Violation

10/5/2023 10:08 AM-Donte	Emon Gamble Roberts-Failure to Appear

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 </figure>Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;10/6/2023 3:36 AM-Dillon	Michael Dixon-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose; Felony Case, Execution of a Felony Warrant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body10/6/2023 12:23 AM-Kyla	Ann Larralde-DUI; 1st conv; blood or breath .08 or higher10/5/2023 11:34 PM-Debra	May Harris-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction)10/5/2023 8:51 PM-Kyle	Christopher Burge-Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,00010/5/2023 8:01 PM-Edward	Joseph Spor-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction); Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose, Misd case, Execution of Misd Warrant10/5/2023 5:37 PM-Erick	Nicholas Medley-Probation Violation10/5/2023 5:27 PM-Jeffrey	Jericho Payne-Drugs; Distribute Substance designated in 65-4105,4107,4109,4111(Oxy, Hydrocodone); &lt; 10 dosage units; Drugs; Arrange sale/purchase of controlled substance using a communication facility; Drugs; Acquire proceeds from sale of controlled substance, Less than $5,00010/5/2023 3:03 PM-Billy	Leroy Scott-Theft; By Deception; $1,500 to $24,99910/5/2023 1:20 PM-Mark Nichols-Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Probation Violation10/5/2023 10:08 AM-Donte	Emon Gamble Roberts-Failure to Appear

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HARVEY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Harvey County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2009 Dodge Avenger driven by Jean Carlos Orta-Melo, 20, Wichita, was eastbound on SE 125th Street from Rock Road. 

The driver lost control of the car. It entered the north ditch and rolled onto its roof.

EMS transported Orta-Melo to Wesley Medical Center. A passenger was not injured.&nbsp; Orta-Melo was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

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 </figure>HARVEY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Harvey County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2009 Dodge Avenger driven by Jean Carlos Orta-Melo, 20, Wichita, was eastbound on SE 125th Street from Rock Road. The driver lost control of the car. It entered the north ditch and rolled onto its roof.EMS transported Orta-Melo to Wesley Medical Center. A passenger was not injured.&nbsp; Orta-Melo was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.<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;

Kansas man hospitalized after rollover accident

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — According to Reno County Fire Administrator Travis Vogt, at approximately 9:50 a.m. Thursday, Reno County Fire District 8 was dispatched to a Commercial vehicle fire at K96 &amp; Yoder. Crews found a semi truck pulling a grain trailer with the semi truck fully engulfed in fire. 

Crews from Reno County Fire District 9 from Haven were requested for assistance. The semi was a total loss. The trailer was full of corn. The trailer was damaged but the corn was not. Crews were on the scene for over an hour. 6 fire apparatus and 11 firefighters responded to the scene.&nbsp;

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 </figure>RENO COUNTY, Kan. — According to Reno County Fire Administrator Travis Vogt, at approximately 9:50 a.m. Thursday, Reno County Fire District 8 was dispatched to a Commercial vehicle fire at K96 &amp; Yoder. Crews found a semi truck pulling a grain trailer with the semi truck fully engulfed in fire. Crews from Reno County Fire District 9 from Haven were requested for assistance. The semi was a total loss. The trailer was full of corn. The trailer was damaged but the corn was not. Crews were on the scene for over an hour. 6 fire apparatus and 11 firefighters responded to the scene.&nbsp;<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; &nbsp;

Semi fire on K-96 slows traffic Thursday

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The auction at Mennonite Friendship Communities returns this Saturday. Find out more at&nbsp;<a href="https://mennofriend.com/auction/" target="_blank">https://mennofriend.com/auction/</a>.

"It does have a great history of an annual auction in the past," said Dawn Veh with MFC. "This year, we're celebrating our 50th Anniversary. We opened in August of 1973, so we're excited to bring back the auction this year."

Breakfast will start at 7:30 a.m. The cookie room will open at 8 a.m., with a gift basket silent auction starting at that same time. There will also be a bake sale and the auction will be at 10 a.m. with lunch at 11 a.m.

"We serve around 230 residents at any one time," Veh said. "About 350 throughout a year's time."

For more information, contact Susan Nisly at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:snisly@mennofriend.com">snisly@mennofriend.com</a>&nbsp;or call (620) 663-7175.

"Paul Nisly and his auction crew actually volunteer their time and services to do this auction," Veh said. "In talking with him, he thinks we'll probably have about two and a half hours worth of auction items."

Mennonite Friendship Communities is at 600 West Blanchard in South Hutchinson.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostSOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The auction at Mennonite Friendship Communities returns this Saturday. Find out more at&nbsp;<a href="https://mennofriend.com/auction/" target="_blank">https://mennofriend.com/auction/</a>."It does have a great history of an annual auction in the past," said Dawn Veh with MFC. "This year, we're celebrating our 50th Anniversary. We opened in August of 1973, so we're excited to bring back the auction this year."Breakfast will start at 7:30 a.m. The cookie room will open at 8 a.m., with a gift basket silent auction starting at that same time. There will also be a bake sale and the auction will be at 10 a.m. with lunch at 11 a.m."We serve around 230 residents at any one time," Veh said. "About 350 throughout a year's time."For more information, contact Susan Nisly at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:snisly@mennofriend.com">snisly@mennofriend.com</a>&nbsp;or call (620) 663-7175."Paul Nisly and his auction crew actually volunteer their time and services to do this auction," Veh said. "In talking with him, he thinks we'll probably have about two and a half hours worth of auction items."Mennonite Friendship Communities is at 600 West Blanchard in South Hutchinson.<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;&nbsp;

MFC Auction returns Saturday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The annual Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run &amp; Classic Car Show is an event that draws approximately 25,000 visitors to downtown Hutchinson the first weekend of October.

"Classic doesn't particularly mean old," said Jim Gruver with the car show. There's cars that have been restored, you know, and some of them, I think, better than the new cars. We accept all classes. We've got 19 different categories that people can put their vehicles in. Not just cars, trucks, motorcycles, anything on wheels, bring it on down."

The event includes a Show &amp; Shine of beautiful hot rods, classic and antique cars, trucks and motorcycles, a Main Street Cruise, vendor demonstrations, great food &amp; drinks all weekend. If you want to bring a car, though, they need to know right away.

"If somebody still wants to register, today's the last day to do registration," Gruver said Thursday. "The only place they can do that is Cabinet Connections downtown. If they want to stop in there and get pre-registered, that's one of the things nobody else does is we have designated parking spots for people to come both days and park in the same place and park by your buddy."

Another new thing this year is a poker run that will be part of the Cruise Main event on Friday night.

"We start our cruise Friday night at 6:00 p.m.," Gruver said. "That's always a fun thing. We just have kind of adopted a drag Main type event that evening. People can drag Main, they can go around town, do whatever they want to. Along with that this year, we're doing a poker pun. Anybody that's registered can join in the poker run and they'll leave the same time as the cruise. They'll drop off at 23rd and Main and go through the Fairgrounds. We have five different spots at the Fairgrounds that they can pick their cards up and see what kind of a hand that they can get."

The full schedule of events is available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.downtownhutchrodrun.com/">https://www.downtownhutchrodrun.com/</a>.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The annual Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run &amp; Classic Car Show is an event that draws approximately 25,000 visitors to downtown Hutchinson the first weekend of October."Classic doesn't particularly mean old," said Jim Gruver with the car show. There's cars that have been restored, you know, and some of them, I think, better than the new cars. We accept all classes. We've got 19 different categories that people can put their vehicles in. Not just cars, trucks, motorcycles, anything on wheels, bring it on down."The event includes a Show &amp; Shine of beautiful hot rods, classic and antique cars, trucks and motorcycles, a Main Street Cruise, vendor demonstrations, great food &amp; drinks all weekend. If you want to bring a car, though, they need to know right away."If somebody still wants to register, today's the last day to do registration," Gruver said Thursday. "The only place they can do that is Cabinet Connections downtown. If they want to stop in there and get pre-registered, that's one of the things nobody else does is we have designated parking spots for people to come both days and park in the same place and park by your buddy."Another new thing this year is a poker run that will be part of the Cruise Main event on Friday night."We start our cruise Friday night at 6:00 p.m.," Gruver said. "That's always a fun thing. We just have kind of adopted a drag Main type event that evening. People can drag Main, they can go around town, do whatever they want to. Along with that this year, we're doing a poker pun. Anybody that's registered can join in the poker run and they'll leave the same time as the cruise. They'll drop off at 23rd and Main and go through the Fairgrounds. We have five different spots at the Fairgrounds that they can pick their cards up and see what kind of a hand that they can get."The full schedule of events is available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.downtownhutchrodrun.com/">https://www.downtownhutchrodrun.com/</a>.

Downtown Hutch Rod Run starts Friday

BUHLER, Kan. — The annual Buhler Frolic is Saturday, Oct. 7.

Below is the schedule of events for this year's Frolic.

7:15 a.m. Check in for 5K at Prairie Bank of Kansas 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Buhler MBY Pancake Breakfast at Buhler MB Church 8:30 a.m. Check in for one mile at Prairie Bank of Kansas 9:00 a.m. Scavenger Hunt begins at raffle table in front of PBK 9:00 a.m. Craft and Food Vendors Open 9:00 a.m. Raffle Opens in front of PBK 10:00 a.m. Buhler Frolic's Famous Double Parade 11:00 a.m. There's No Place Like Home Costume Contest at PBK 11:30 a.m. 4H Dog Show in front of PBK Noon Inflatables at the fire station Noon Fire trucks and police cars on display on Main Street Noon Entertainment begins Noon Disc Golf Tournament at Wheatland Park 1 p.m. MKCU Money Scramble at 3rd and Main 1:30 p.m. Kids Pedal Pull Registration 2:00 p.m. Kids Pedal Pull begins in front of Buhler Dental 3:00 p.m. Scott Wolverton plays in front of PBK 4:00 p.m. Raffle Drawing 4:30 p.m. Scarecrow Contest/Parade Floats/Disc Golf winners 4:30 p.m. Scavenger Hunt Ends 5:00 p.m. Bingo in front of PBK 6:00 p.m. Buhler Police Dept. Hamburger Meal on Main Street 7:00 p.m. Street Dance with Rewind

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 </figure>BUHLER, Kan. — The annual Buhler Frolic is Saturday, Oct. 7.Below is the schedule of events for this year's Frolic.7:15 a.m. Check in for 5K at Prairie Bank of Kansas 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Buhler MBY Pancake Breakfast at Buhler MB Church 8:30 a.m. Check in for one mile at Prairie Bank of Kansas 9:00 a.m. Scavenger Hunt begins at raffle table in front of PBK 9:00 a.m. Craft and Food Vendors Open 9:00 a.m. Raffle Opens in front of PBK 10:00 a.m. Buhler Frolic's Famous Double Parade 11:00 a.m. There's No Place Like Home Costume Contest at PBK 11:30 a.m. 4H Dog Show in front of PBK Noon Inflatables at the fire station Noon Fire trucks and police cars on display on Main Street Noon Entertainment begins Noon Disc Golf Tournament at Wheatland Park 1 p.m. MKCU Money Scramble at 3rd and Main 1:30 p.m. Kids Pedal Pull Registration 2:00 p.m. Kids Pedal Pull begins in front of Buhler Dental 3:00 p.m. Scott Wolverton plays in front of PBK 4:00 p.m. Raffle Drawing 4:30 p.m. Scarecrow Contest/Parade Floats/Disc Golf winners 4:30 p.m. Scavenger Hunt Ends 5:00 p.m. Bingo in front of PBK 6:00 p.m. Buhler Police Dept. Hamburger Meal on Main Street 7:00 p.m. Street Dance with Rewind<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;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; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Buhler Frolic is Saturday

Hutch Post, in partnership with Steve Harmon and the Conard-Harmon Collection, is proud to present Throwback Thursday. Enjoy a weekly release from Steve Harmon as he presents the "Hutch - Then &amp; Now Collection."

STEVE HARMON Hutch Post Contributor

Today's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the 600 block of North Main Street on the west side. 

The unusually-designed building at 615 N. Main was built around the start of 1917 and was named the North Main Garage with Allen McCandless being the proprietor. The first photo shows the business taken about 1920 by professional photographer Albert Wade.

In 1923, Harry Rowland and Keith Zeigler purchased the business and renamed it the Zeigler-Rowland Service Station. The second photo shows that business in 1928.

About 1940, it became the Sam Schneider Oil Co. Filling Station #1 of four. Between 1944 to 1955, the building was occupied by the John Knightly Motor Company. The company sold new DeSotos and Plymouths, and had used cars as well. 

From 1955 to 1959. it was the Ely Paint &amp; Body Shop. From 1960 to 1963, it was the White &amp; Wyer Auto Repair. The building was vacant between 1963 to 1968. 

On Easter of 1969, Perry Reger Sr. moved his Reger Rental business from 717 N. Main to 615 N. Main. The third photo shows 615 N. Main today, still Reger Rental, but now owned by Perry Reger Jr. They have been at this location for 54 years — another example of a longtime successful family-owned local business in Hutchinson.

To purchase a print, contact:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sharmon5@cox.net">sharmon5@cox.net</a>.

Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696429595664.png" alt="North Main Garage &amp; Service Station - 615 N. Main - c. 1920 (E.M. Anderson owner). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
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 </figure>Hutch Post, in partnership with Steve Harmon and the Conard-Harmon Collection, is proud to present Throwback Thursday. Enjoy a weekly release from Steve Harmon as he presents the "Hutch - Then &amp; Now Collection."<figure>
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 </figure>STEVE HARMON Hutch Post ContributorToday's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the 600 block of North Main Street on the west side. The unusually-designed building at 615 N. Main was built around the start of 1917 and was named the North Main Garage with Allen McCandless being the proprietor. The first photo shows the business taken about 1920 by professional photographer Albert Wade.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696429595664.png" alt="North Main Garage &amp; Service Station - 615 N. Main - c. 1920 (E.M. Anderson owner). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>North Main Garage &amp; Service Station - 615 N. Main - c. 1920 (E.M. Anderson owner). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>In 1923, Harry Rowland and Keith Zeigler purchased the business and renamed it the Zeigler-Rowland Service Station. The second photo shows that business in 1928.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696429670188.png" alt="North Main Garage - Zeigler &amp; Rowland Service Station (Now Reger Rental) - 615 N. Main - Aug. 15, 1928. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>North Main Garage - Zeigler &amp; Rowland Service Station (Now Reger Rental) - 615 N. Main - Aug. 15, 1928. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>About 1940, it became the Sam Schneider Oil Co. Filling Station #1 of four. Between 1944 to 1955, the building was occupied by the John Knightly Motor Company. The company sold new DeSotos and Plymouths, and had used cars as well. From 1955 to 1959. it was the Ely Paint &amp; Body Shop. From 1960 to 1963, it was the White &amp; Wyer Auto Repair. The building was vacant between 1963 to 1968. On Easter of 1969, Perry Reger Sr. moved his Reger Rental business from 717 N. Main to 615 N. Main. The third photo shows 615 N. Main today, still Reger Rental, but now owned by Perry Reger Jr. They have been at this location for 54 years — another example of a longtime successful family-owned local business in Hutchinson.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696429720869.png" alt="North Main Garage - Reger Rental - 615 N. Main - Sept. 2, 2023. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>North Main Garage - Reger Rental - 615 N. Main - Sept. 2, 2023. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>To purchase a print, contact:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sharmon5@cox.net">sharmon5@cox.net</a>.Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:<a href="https://gambinospizza.com/">Gambino's Pizza</a> <a href="https://www.myhutchinsonfurniture.com/?utm_source=EWS&amp;utm_medium=Google&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8YL-_6nS_AIVzxbUAR37_APuEAAYASAAEgKDaPD_BwE">Sleep Shoppe &amp; Furniture Gallery</a> <a href="https://www.hutchchamber.com/">Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce</a> <a href="https://underkansas.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_KHt9Zeq_QIVwRPUAR3CTwTSEAAYASAAEgJDJPD_BwE">STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum</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.

📷 Throwback Thursday: Hutch - Then & Now Collection - Vol. 38

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Tuesday, September 26th, Hutchinson Public Schools surprised two new teachers as 2024 Kansas Horizon Award nominees. Ashley Sharbutt, Physical Education teacher at Hutchinson Middle School 7 and Ethan Wedel, Music Teacher at Lincoln-McCandless Elementary School.

The Kansas Horizon Award Program, sponsored by the Kansas State Department of Education, identifies and recognizes 1st year teachers representatives of excellent teaching in the elementary and secondary classrooms across the state. Both were nominated for their outstanding work and are now in their second school year.

Helping students see fitness as fun- Ms. Sharbutt brings a fun but competitive drive to her classroom. As a former collegiate runner, she knows that an active lifestyle has benefits beyond the track. “I want kids to learn how to be active and flexible so they can have that knowledge for when they are older. I wanted to be a teacher so students can learn that you don’t have to run for exercise, that there is so much more to do and to help them find that passion,” says Sharbutt.

Originally from Wichita, she has a Bachelor’s of Education K-12 Physical Education and Health from Kansas State University. She completed her student teaching in Manhattan, KS. When not in the classroom, you can find her coaching 7th grade volleyball and track. Sharbutt says she is proud of herself for competing in cross country at the collegiate level and hopes to inspire her students to follow their dreams.

“This award nomination means a lot to me, it makes me feel seen and heard. Teaching can be challenging, especially as a new teacher or in a new building and being nominated just proves how well I am doing,” says Sharbutt.&nbsp; Looking forward to her second year at HMS 7, she says, “I want to build relationships with the students I have in class and I look forward to getting to know the teachers in my building.”

Carrying on the family business- Mr. Wedel knew from an early age what a profound impact teaching has on the lives of young people. As a third-generation elementary teacher, he was happy to go into the family business. Wedel holds a Bachelor’s of Special Music Education; a Music Education degree with added training for working with special education students.

While at Wichita State, he had the opportunity to observe and work with experienced teachers throughout Wichita in general education and special education. “It was amazing seeing all of these different teachers reaching their kids in very different ways, and getting the opportunity to borrow ideas from each of them to find my own way of reaching students has been incredibly fulfilling,” says Wedel.

Wedel says his first year of teaching was an opportunity to try new things and always strive for his best. He currently helps with the elementary honor choir. He is grateful to have been nominated. “This means the world to me! I love my community, my mentors, my coworkers, and my amazing girlfriend. Every single one of them has helped me along the way, and I can’t express how grateful I am for all of them.”

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 </figure>Hutchinson USD 308HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Tuesday, September 26th, Hutchinson Public Schools surprised two new teachers as 2024 Kansas Horizon Award nominees. Ashley Sharbutt, Physical Education teacher at Hutchinson Middle School 7 and Ethan Wedel, Music Teacher at Lincoln-McCandless Elementary School.The Kansas Horizon Award Program, sponsored by the Kansas State Department of Education, identifies and recognizes 1st year teachers representatives of excellent teaching in the elementary and secondary classrooms across the state. Both were nominated for their outstanding work and are now in their second school year.Helping students see fitness as fun- Ms. Sharbutt brings a fun but competitive drive to her classroom. As a former collegiate runner, she knows that an active lifestyle has benefits beyond the track. “I want kids to learn how to be active and flexible so they can have that knowledge for when they are older. I wanted to be a teacher so students can learn that you don’t have to run for exercise, that there is so much more to do and to help them find that passion,” says Sharbutt.Originally from Wichita, she has a Bachelor’s of Education K-12 Physical Education and Health from Kansas State University. She completed her student teaching in Manhattan, KS. When not in the classroom, you can find her coaching 7th grade volleyball and track. Sharbutt says she is proud of herself for competing in cross country at the collegiate level and hopes to inspire her students to follow their dreams.“This award nomination means a lot to me, it makes me feel seen and heard. Teaching can be challenging, especially as a new teacher or in a new building and being nominated just proves how well I am doing,” says Sharbutt.&nbsp; Looking forward to her second year at HMS 7, she says, “I want to build relationships with the students I have in class and I look forward to getting to know the teachers in my building.”Carrying on the family business- Mr. Wedel knew from an early age what a profound impact teaching has on the lives of young people. As a third-generation elementary teacher, he was happy to go into the family business. Wedel holds a Bachelor’s of Special Music Education; a Music Education degree with added training for working with special education students.While at Wichita State, he had the opportunity to observe and work with experienced teachers throughout Wichita in general education and special education. “It was amazing seeing all of these different teachers reaching their kids in very different ways, and getting the opportunity to borrow ideas from each of them to find my own way of reaching students has been incredibly fulfilling,” says Wedel.Wedel says his first year of teaching was an opportunity to try new things and always strive for his best. He currently helps with the elementary honor choir. He is grateful to have been nominated. “This means the world to me! I love my community, my mentors, my coworkers, and my amazing girlfriend. Every single one of them has helped me along the way, and I can’t express how grateful I am for all of them.”<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;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; &nbsp;

Wedel, Sharbutt are USD 308 Horizon nominees

Young Professionals of Reno County

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Young Professionals of Reno County is hosting what they are calling their first annual BOOze Crawl. Join them for a hair-raising event taking place on October 27 to raise funds for United Way of Reno County. 

They plan an unforgettable evening of frightful fun, featuring a perfectly unlucky number of 13 stops at local businesses in downtown Hutchinson. 

Attendees will have the chance to sample a variety of chilling beverages, all perfectly paired with devilishly delicious hors d’oeuvres. Dress up in your best Halloween costume for a chance to win prizes! Costume judging will take place at the final stop at Salt City Brewery at approximately 9:30 p.m.

The event is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the 27th with check-in beginning at 5:30 p.m. @ Harley's Bicycles. Only 200 tickets are available&nbsp; The event is open to the public. You do not have to be a member of YP to attend.

The event is sponsored by Oneok, LDF, Egbert Liquor, Elite Real Estate, First National Bank, Plaza Astle Realty, Joe McGuire Insurance, Heartland Credit Union and Eaton Roofing and Midway Motors.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Young Professionals of Reno CountyHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Young Professionals of Reno County is hosting what they are calling their first annual BOOze Crawl. Join them for a hair-raising event taking place on October 27 to raise funds for United Way of Reno County. They plan an unforgettable evening of frightful fun, featuring a perfectly unlucky number of 13 stops at local businesses in downtown Hutchinson. Attendees will have the chance to sample a variety of chilling beverages, all perfectly paired with devilishly delicious hors d’oeuvres. Dress up in your best Halloween costume for a chance to win prizes! Costume judging will take place at the final stop at Salt City Brewery at approximately 9:30 p.m.The event is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the 27th with check-in beginning at 5:30 p.m. @ Harley's Bicycles. Only 200 tickets are available&nbsp; The event is open to the public. You do not have to be a member of YP to attend.You must be 21 to participate.The event is sponsored by Oneok, LDF, Egbert Liquor, Elite Real Estate, First National Bank, Plaza Astle Realty, Joe McGuire Insurance, Heartland Credit Union and Eaton Roofing and Midway Motors.&nbsp;&nbsp;<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;

YP of Reno County hosting event Oct. 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Diversicare of Hutchinson at 1202 East 23rd Ave. is hosting a Job Fair on Friday, October 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Multiple positions and shifts are available, including RN, LPN, CMA and CNA. Diversicare offers competitive wages, benefits and bonuses. RN’s hired through the event are eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus and LPN’s a $1,500 sign on bonus. 

To assist potential applicants, Diversicare of Hutchinson personnel will be onsite at the Job Fair to provide detailed information about the positions and to answer questions.

All applicants will also be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card. This is a come and go event.

The current staff member with the most referrals to apply will also win a $50 Amazon gift card.

You can find out more about the event <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/289246083919186/">online</a>.

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 </figure>Diversicare of HutchinsonHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Diversicare of Hutchinson at 1202 East 23rd Ave. is hosting a Job Fair on Friday, October 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Multiple positions and shifts are available, including RN, LPN, CMA and CNA. Diversicare offers competitive wages, benefits and bonuses. RN’s hired through the event are eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus and LPN’s a $1,500 sign on bonus. To assist potential applicants, Diversicare of Hutchinson personnel will be onsite at the Job Fair to provide detailed information about the positions and to answer questions.All applicants will also be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card. This is a come and go event.The current staff member with the most referrals to apply will also win a $50 Amazon gift card.You can find out more about the event <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/289246083919186/">online</a>.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;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;&nbsp;

Diversicare Job Fair is Oct. 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Art Center's annual Holiday Open House will be Saturday, November 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Art Center will be featuring a selection of arts and crafts by local, regional, and national artists. This will be the perfect time to shop for one-of-a-kind creations, including jewelry, pottery, paintings, handmade holiday cards, and more.

The Art Center is still looking for artist vendors for this event. Spaces are extremely limited, so contact the Art Center via email at <a href="mailto:hac@hutchinsonartcenter.net">hac@hutchinsonartcenter.net</a> or call (620) 663-1081 to reserve your spot.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Hutchinson Art CenterHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Art Center's annual Holiday Open House will be Saturday, November 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.The Art Center will be featuring a selection of arts and crafts by local, regional, and national artists. This will be the perfect time to shop for one-of-a-kind creations, including jewelry, pottery, paintings, handmade holiday cards, and more.The Art Center is still looking for artist vendors for this event. Spaces are extremely limited, so contact the Art Center via email at <a href="mailto:hac@hutchinsonartcenter.net">hac@hutchinsonartcenter.net</a> or call (620) 663-1081 to reserve your spot.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;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;&nbsp;

Art Center Holiday Open House scheduled

Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

10/5/2023 1:18 AM-Justin	Paul Brown-Viol protection order; Condition of release

10/4/2023 11:54 PM-Desie	Martez Chatfield-Probation Violation

10/4/2023 11:38 PM-Mackenzie	Breanne Graves-Failure to Appear

10/4/2023 9:32 PM-Charles	Arthur Garrett-Failure to Appear

10/4/2023 8:51 PM-Guy	Bruce Bolen-Failure to Appear

10/4/2023 8:15 PM-Marcus	Lynn Miller-Failure to Appear

10/4/2023 4:14 PM-Kellie	Brittney Sanchez-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body

10/4/2023 3:32 PM-Roy	Lee Pinkston-Probation Violation

10/4/2023 2:47 PM-Logain	Scott McDaniel-Possess, Consume, Purchase Alcoholic Liquor/CMB by 18-20 YOA; 1st Conviction

10/4/2023 2:41 PM-Laural	Lynn Henrici-Failure to Appear&nbsp;

10/4/2023 2:16 PM-Kyle	Taylor Nisbeth-Disorderly Conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct

10/4/2023 1:31 PM-Joshua	Lee Farr-Probation Violation

10/4/2023 12:37 PM-Zachariah	Sean Mitchell-Abuse of a child; knowingly inflict cruel and inhuman corporal punishment; child over 6yrs old and under 18 yrs old

10/4/2023 12:17 PM-Michele	Lynn Zubia-Failure to Appear

10/4/2023 8:43 AM-Tevin	Demarkus Bradshaw-Direct Contempt

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 </figure>Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;10/5/2023 1:18 AM-Justin	Paul Brown-Viol protection order; Condition of release10/4/2023 11:54 PM-Desie	Martez Chatfield-Probation Violation10/4/2023 11:38 PM-Mackenzie	Breanne Graves-Failure to Appear10/4/2023 9:32 PM-Charles	Arthur Garrett-Failure to Appear10/4/2023 8:51 PM-Guy	Bruce Bolen-Failure to Appear10/4/2023 8:15 PM-Marcus	Lynn Miller-Failure to Appear10/4/2023 4:14 PM-Kellie	Brittney Sanchez-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body10/4/2023 3:32 PM-Roy	Lee Pinkston-Probation Violation10/4/2023 2:47 PM-Logain	Scott McDaniel-Possess, Consume, Purchase Alcoholic Liquor/CMB by 18-20 YOA; 1st Conviction10/4/2023 2:41 PM-Laural	Lynn Henrici-Failure to Appear&nbsp;10/4/2023 2:16 PM-Kyle	Taylor Nisbeth-Disorderly Conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct10/4/2023 1:31 PM-Joshua	Lee Farr-Probation Violation10/4/2023 12:37 PM-Zachariah	Sean Mitchell-Abuse of a child; knowingly inflict cruel and inhuman corporal punishment; child over 6yrs old and under 18 yrs old10/4/2023 12:17 PM-Michele	Lynn Zubia-Failure to Appear10/4/2023 8:43 AM-Tevin	Demarkus Bradshaw-Direct Contempt

WICHITA —A Kansas felon is under investigation for a crime involving a laser pointer.

Cletis Ringwald, 68, of Lyons was indicted on one count of aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft, according to the United States Attorney.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Kansas Highway Patrol are investigating the case.

Ringwald has a previous conviction for drug possession, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;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; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>WICHITA —A Kansas felon is under investigation for a crime involving a laser pointer.Cletis Ringwald, 68, of Lyons was indicted on one count of aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft, according to the United States Attorney.The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Kansas Highway Patrol are investigating the case.Ringwald has a previous conviction for drug possession, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;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; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Indictment: Man from Lyons aimed laser pointer at aircraft

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Family Community Theatre is performing The Play That Goes Wrong Oct. 5-8 and Oct. 12-15 at the Flag Theatre.

"There's a lot of things that goes on, on stage, that, under normal circumstances, if it was a straight play, you would never acknowledge the four walls," said director Wes Bartlett. "In this particular case, it's a play within a play and the individuals that are on stage, a lot of them will deliver lines and make gestures, things towards the audience, which under normal theatre conditions, are no-no's."

Though the play may be new to some viewers, the style of humor likely will not be.

"I'm a big Monty Python fan," said actor Ethan Kaplan. "I'd say it's a very good mix of Monty Python, Sherlock Holmes and some of those variety of comedy sort of mysteries. What you're saying is how do you deal with the mistakes? Fortunately for us, because this is the play that goes wrong, you won't know if there's a mistake done by the actors that we're portraying or the actors we actually are."

If you like slapstick, there's something for you, too.

"It's a very physical comedy," Kaplan said. "We have a lot of bruises and injuries throughout. It's a play where the performers are trying to put on a very serious, very good play. This is their shot. As the title suggests, things just keep going wrong. That's where the physical and the language comes in, especially when the language doesn't make sense, because things have gone wrong."

&nbsp; You can get tickets at Absolutely Home, Bookends Bookstore and online at <a href="http://www.familycommunitytheatre.org/?fbclid=IwAR1HniXI-pQq7Ery6TPcRYA48B7o-xWnOB5YoXk-4Wu7Hh2FpoqAY5mC21U" target="_blank">www.familycommunitytheatre.org</a>.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Family Community Theatre is performing The Play That Goes Wrong Oct. 5-8 and Oct. 12-15 at the Flag Theatre."There's a lot of things that goes on, on stage, that, under normal circumstances, if it was a straight play, you would never acknowledge the four walls," said director Wes Bartlett. "In this particular case, it's a play within a play and the individuals that are on stage, a lot of them will deliver lines and make gestures, things towards the audience, which under normal theatre conditions, are no-no's."Though the play may be new to some viewers, the style of humor likely will not be."I'm a big Monty Python fan," said actor Ethan Kaplan. "I'd say it's a very good mix of Monty Python, Sherlock Holmes and some of those variety of comedy sort of mysteries. What you're saying is how do you deal with the mistakes? Fortunately for us, because this is the play that goes wrong, you won't know if there's a mistake done by the actors that we're portraying or the actors we actually are."If you like slapstick, there's something for you, too."It's a very physical comedy," Kaplan said. "We have a lot of bruises and injuries throughout. It's a play where the performers are trying to put on a very serious, very good play. This is their shot. As the title suggests, things just keep going wrong. That's where the physical and the language comes in, especially when the language doesn't make sense, because things have gone wrong."&nbsp; You can get tickets at Absolutely Home, Bookends Bookstore and online at <a href="http://www.familycommunitytheatre.org/?fbclid=IwAR1HniXI-pQq7Ery6TPcRYA48B7o-xWnOB5YoXk-4Wu7Hh2FpoqAY5mC21U" target="_blank">www.familycommunitytheatre.org</a>.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;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; &nbsp;&nbsp;

The Play That Goes Wrong at FCT starting Thursday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 Director of Finance Shane Hecox explained that the 20 mills of property taxes that school districts collect in Kansas goes to the state for distribution.

"Basically, our 20 mills goes to the state," Hecox said. "Let's think of that just kind of as a big bucket there at the state. Then, the state uses those funds to distribute to all the school districts. There's state aid percentages involved in all of that, as well. The way the funding formula works now, it's really based on your valuation per pupil in your particular district."

The property taxes end up as a portion of the State Foundation Aid package, otherwise known as base state aid per pupil.

"We are recipients of some decent state aid," Hecox said. "That's because our valuation per pupil is not as high as, say, Blue Valley's valuation per pupil. You could kind of think of it as Blue Valley's 20 mills are helping to, perhaps, help our funding for our education."

House Speaker Dan Hawkins has expressed that he would like to see the 20 mill requirement for school districts reduced, to give taxpayers some property tax relief.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 Director of Finance Shane Hecox explained that the 20 mills of property taxes that school districts collect in Kansas goes to the state for distribution."Basically, our 20 mills goes to the state," Hecox said. "Let's think of that just kind of as a big bucket there at the state. Then, the state uses those funds to distribute to all the school districts. There's state aid percentages involved in all of that, as well. The way the funding formula works now, it's really based on your valuation per pupil in your particular district."The property taxes end up as a portion of the State Foundation Aid package, otherwise known as base state aid per pupil."We are recipients of some decent state aid," Hecox said. "That's because our valuation per pupil is not as high as, say, Blue Valley's valuation per pupil. You could kind of think of it as Blue Valley's 20 mills are helping to, perhaps, help our funding for our education."House Speaker Dan Hawkins has expressed that he would like to see the 20 mill requirement for school districts reduced, to give taxpayers some property tax relief.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;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;&nbsp;

Hecox: Property tax distribution from school districts happens at state level

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Even though the City of Hutchinson warned customers that they wouldn't be able to talk to a person and pay their water bill with their credit card over the phone any more, they are still educating residents on the change.

"It's a recommendation from our credit card company," said Angela Richard, Director of Finance. "It's just not as secure. If you're calling in, somebody could overhear you saying your number. Our phone calls are recorded, so you really can't take over the phone payments, or we would have to give that up. It's a security issue. It's more secure to do it on our automated phone payment system, or on our website."

Using the automated system is straightforward, if you have your bill in front of you at the time.

"They can still do that," Richard said. "They can do that any time of day. It saves their credit card information, if you want it to. When you call in again, you enter your account and customer number and it asks if you want to pay with the same method you paid before. It's more secure. I think, once people get used to it, it will be more convenient."

You can also use the city's <a href="https://selfservice.hutchgov.com/css/default.aspx">website</a> to pay.

"Our website has both a log in and pay, you can set it up to charge your card every month when it's due, or you can do a one time payment online," Richard said. "You can set it up to bank draft, so we do have numerous ways to pay."

You can still pay by mail or put your payment in the drop box at 125 East Avenue B.

The mailing address is City of Hutchinson, 125 East Avenue B, PO Box 1567, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Even though the City of Hutchinson warned customers that they wouldn't be able to talk to a person and pay their water bill with their credit card over the phone any more, they are still educating residents on the change."It's a recommendation from our credit card company," said Angela Richard, Director of Finance. "It's just not as secure. If you're calling in, somebody could overhear you saying your number. Our phone calls are recorded, so you really can't take over the phone payments, or we would have to give that up. It's a security issue. It's more secure to do it on our automated phone payment system, or on our website."Using the automated system is straightforward, if you have your bill in front of you at the time."They can still do that," Richard said. "They can do that any time of day. It saves their credit card information, if you want it to. When you call in again, you enter your account and customer number and it asks if you want to pay with the same method you paid before. It's more secure. I think, once people get used to it, it will be more convenient."You can also use the city's <a href="https://selfservice.hutchgov.com/css/default.aspx">website</a> to pay."Our website has both a log in and pay, you can set it up to charge your card every month when it's due, or you can do a one time payment online," Richard said. "You can set it up to bank draft, so we do have numerous ways to pay."You can still pay by mail or put your payment in the drop box at 125 East Avenue B.The mailing address is City of Hutchinson, 125 East Avenue B, PO Box 1567, Hutchinson, KS 67501.<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;

City still fielding calls on water bill payment change

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — There will be a national emergency test that will happen on all electronic devices at 1:20 p.m. Central on Wednesday, October 4. The test will also be broadcast on all broadcast stations in the United States, including KWBW, Country 102.9 and My 93.1.

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the purpose of the Oct. 4 test is to ensure that the systems continue to be effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level. In case the Oct. 4 test is postponed due to widespread severe weather or other significant events, the back-up testing date is Oct. 11.

Beginning at approximately 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, cell towers will broadcast the test for approximately 30 minutes. During this time, WEA-compatible wireless phones that are switched on, within range of an active cell tower, and whose wireless provider participates in WEA, should be capable of receiving the test message.&nbsp;

This will be the third nationwide test, but the second test to all cellular devices. The test message will display in either English or in Spanish, depending on the language settings of the wireless handset.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — There will be a national emergency test that will happen on all electronic devices at 1:20 p.m. Central on Wednesday, October 4. The test will also be broadcast on all broadcast stations in the United States, including KWBW, Country 102.9 and My 93.1.According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the purpose of the Oct. 4 test is to ensure that the systems continue to be effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level. In case the Oct. 4 test is postponed due to widespread severe weather or other significant events, the back-up testing date is Oct. 11.Beginning at approximately 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, cell towers will broadcast the test for approximately 30 minutes. During this time, WEA-compatible wireless phones that are switched on, within range of an active cell tower, and whose wireless provider participates in WEA, should be capable of receiving the test message.&nbsp;This will be the third nationwide test, but the second test to all cellular devices. The test message will display in either English or in Spanish, depending on the language settings of the wireless handset.<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; &nbsp;

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