HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Families are invited to join <a href="http://www.oxfordhouse.org/pdf/ks" target="_blank">Oxford House</a> Chapter 13 for an Easter Egg Hunt on April 8. &nbsp;

Events will start at 11 a.m. with photos with the Easter Bunny available until 5 p.m. Photos will be printed on site by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aliciakoeppenphotography/" target="_blank">Alicia K Photos</a>.&nbsp;

There will be two Easter Egg Hunts, one at noon and one at 4 p.m.&nbsp;

The day’s festivities will be by freewill donation to help Oxford House raise funds. &nbsp;

“We’re raising money to send members of our chapter to the World Convention,” Charles Ford with Oxford House said. “We're just raising money right now to get us as many people as we can sent out there.”&nbsp;

The Oxford House World Convention is an annual event where Oxford members from all over the U.S. gather to share their stories and promote recovery from addiction. &nbsp; &nbsp;

“We’re pushing for $10,000 so that we can send close to ten people,” Ford said. “It takes about $1,000 a person to send someone to the World Convention.” &nbsp;

According to Ford, Oxford House Chapter 13 has raised about $2,500. &nbsp;

Oxford House’s Easter Egg Hunt will be at DCI Park located at 20 W. 2nd Ave. in Hutchinson. &nbsp;

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 </figure>By JUDD WEIL&nbsp; Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Families are invited to join <a href="http://www.oxfordhouse.org/pdf/ks" target="_blank">Oxford House</a> Chapter 13 for an Easter Egg Hunt on April 8. &nbsp;Events will start at 11 a.m. with photos with the Easter Bunny available until 5 p.m. Photos will be printed on site by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aliciakoeppenphotography/" target="_blank">Alicia K Photos</a>.&nbsp;There will be two Easter Egg Hunts, one at noon and one at 4 p.m.&nbsp;The day’s festivities will be by freewill donation to help Oxford House raise funds. &nbsp;“We’re raising money to send members of our chapter to the World Convention,” Charles Ford with Oxford House said. “We're just raising money right now to get us as many people as we can sent out there.”&nbsp;The Oxford House World Convention is an annual event where Oxford members from all over the U.S. gather to share their stories and promote recovery from addiction. &nbsp; &nbsp;“We’re pushing for $10,000 so that we can send close to ten people,” Ford said. “It takes about $1,000 a person to send someone to the World Convention.” &nbsp;According to Ford, Oxford House Chapter 13 has raised about $2,500. &nbsp;Oxford House’s Easter Egg Hunt will be at DCI Park located at 20 W. 2nd Ave. in Hutchinson. &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;

Oxford House hosting Easter Egg Hunt 

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — After over a half hour of discussion on Tuesday, the Hutchinson City Council voted 3-2 to put the 30th and Lucille intersection back as it was before August of 2019, with no traffic signal. 

Mayor John Richardson and council members Greg Fast and Stuart Conklin voted to keep the intersection as is with no light. Council members Steve Garza and Stacy Goss wanted to do more study on the intersection.

City staff had recommended that the intersection be put back.

In August of 2019, the City installed a temporary traffic signal at 30th and Lucille with the intention of removing it upon completion of the 43rd Avenue bridge.

Once the bridge was complete, the City had JEO perform a warrant analysis on August 12, 2022, to make sure that the signal was not warranted at that intersection.

The results from that study showed that it was not warranted, and the signal was removed.

Jim Tobaben discussed the signal warrant analysis and its findings at the last study session on March 7, 2023.

The remnants of the temporary signal equipment will now be removed. This group of five people has voted on the issue, and unless the makeup of the council changes, or there are drastic changes to the circumstances at the intersection, the issue is moot.

The next election of council members is this fall.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — After over a half hour of discussion on Tuesday, the Hutchinson City Council voted 3-2 to put the 30th and Lucille intersection back as it was before August of 2019, with no traffic signal. Mayor John Richardson and council members Greg Fast and Stuart Conklin voted to keep the intersection as is with no light. Council members Steve Garza and Stacy Goss wanted to do more study on the intersection.City staff had recommended that the intersection be put back.In August of 2019, the City installed a temporary traffic signal at 30th and Lucille with the intention of removing it upon completion of the 43rd Avenue bridge.Once the bridge was complete, the City had JEO perform a warrant analysis on August 12, 2022, to make sure that the signal was not warranted at that intersection.The results from that study showed that it was not warranted, and the signal was removed.Jim Tobaben discussed the signal warrant analysis and its findings at the last study session on March 7, 2023.The remnants of the temporary signal equipment will now be removed. This group of five people has voted on the issue, and unless the makeup of the council changes, or there are drastic changes to the circumstances at the intersection, the issue is moot.The next election of council members is this fall.<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;

Council: 30th and Lucille will have no signal

NEWTON, Kan. — For existing Newton USD 373 parents, the school district said Tuesday that the online registration link is now available in a current&nbsp;<a href="https://newtonks.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/newton.jsp?status=login" target="_blank">parent portal account</a>.

If you are a parent/guardian of a returning student and need to enroll a new student for any grade level, you can follow the instructions available in the online application process to add your new student. If you need help with your parent portal please contact your student's school office.

All returning families in USD 373 should submit their 2023-24 application by May 25, 2023.&nbsp;

New Families Families who are new to the district may access the online application through the <a href="https://newtonks.infinitecampus.org/campus/OLRLoginKiosk/newton?configGroupID=15" target="_blank">New Family Registration</a> link on the USD 373 website under Enrollment Information.

Fee Payments &amp; Free &amp; Reduced Applications Payments for 2023-24 fees cannot be submitted or paid until sometime after July 1, 2023. More information about the free &amp; reduced meal program for 2023-24 will be available soon.&nbsp;

Kindergarten Crossing <a href="https://usd373-ks.schoolloop.com/kindergarten-enroll" target="_blank">Kindergarten&nbsp; Enrollment</a> is this Thursday,&nbsp; April 6 and there will be no school for all current kindergarten students on that day.

<a href="https://usd373-ks.schoolloop.com/enroll" target="_blank">More information on Enrollment for 2023-24</a>

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 </figure>NEWTON, Kan. — For existing Newton USD 373 parents, the school district said Tuesday that the online registration link is now available in a current&nbsp;<a href="https://newtonks.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/newton.jsp?status=login" target="_blank">parent portal account</a>. If you are a parent/guardian of a returning student and need to enroll a new student for any grade level, you can follow the instructions available in the online application process to add your new student. If you need help with your parent portal please contact your student's school office.All returning families in USD 373 should submit their 2023-24 application by May 25, 2023.&nbsp;New Families Families who are new to the district may access the online application through the <a href="https://newtonks.infinitecampus.org/campus/OLRLoginKiosk/newton?configGroupID=15" target="_blank">New Family Registration</a> link on the USD 373 website under Enrollment Information.Fee Payments &amp; Free &amp; Reduced Applications Payments for 2023-24 fees cannot be submitted or paid until sometime after July 1, 2023. More information about the free &amp; reduced meal program for 2023-24 will be available soon.&nbsp;Kindergarten Crossing <a href="https://usd373-ks.schoolloop.com/kindergarten-enroll" target="_blank">Kindergarten&nbsp; Enrollment</a> is this Thursday,&nbsp; April 6 and there will be no school for all current kindergarten students on that day.<a href="https://usd373-ks.schoolloop.com/enroll" target="_blank">More information on Enrollment for 2023-24</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; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Newton USD 373 opens 2023-24 enrollment

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Denny Stoecklein with Hutchinson Community College said over 200 employers will be at the annual Career Connections Job Fair Thursday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.

"This is going to be the biggest ever," Stoecklein said. "Really, with what we hear about employment out there, that should be no surprise. At last count that I saw, there were 203 employers registered to be at the Sports Arena on Thursday."

After the layoffs at Sonoco Paper and Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, along with the graduating students at area colleges, there is a pool of applicants that are looking for work.

"It's free to attend," Stoecklein said. "We really encourage folks to come out. We've got employers looking for full-time, part-time, internships, high school, college students, this is not just something for our students. This is a community event. We know we have employers coming from not just Hutchinson, but throughout the state."

It would be useful to do research ahead of time, as even if you come prepared and stay the whole four hours, there's no way to get face time with all of the employers that will be there.

"At&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchcc.edu/careerfair">https://hutchcc.edu/careerfair</a>, you can get some resources, if you want a little help putting a resume together, or just get job prep information, plus it provides a list of all the employers who are going to be there," Stoecklein said. "That links to some of the needs they have, so you can dig down and do a little bit of research before you walk in the door Thursday. Do a little bit of prep work, plus, if you've shown you've done some prep work, that will resonate very nicely with potential employers. They know that you're someone who is going to put a little bit of effort into finding the right employment for you that could be for them, as well."

Stoecklein said the entire arena floor and the concourse will have employers on it that you can talk to on Thursday.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Denny Stoecklein with Hutchinson Community College said over 200 employers will be at the annual Career Connections Job Fair Thursday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hutchinson Sports Arena."This is going to be the biggest ever," Stoecklein said. "Really, with what we hear about employment out there, that should be no surprise. At last count that I saw, there were 203 employers registered to be at the Sports Arena on Thursday."After the layoffs at Sonoco Paper and Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, along with the graduating students at area colleges, there is a pool of applicants that are looking for work."It's free to attend," Stoecklein said. "We really encourage folks to come out. We've got employers looking for full-time, part-time, internships, high school, college students, this is not just something for our students. This is a community event. We know we have employers coming from not just Hutchinson, but throughout the state."It would be useful to do research ahead of time, as even if you come prepared and stay the whole four hours, there's no way to get face time with all of the employers that will be there."At&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchcc.edu/careerfair">https://hutchcc.edu/careerfair</a>, you can get some resources, if you want a little help putting a resume together, or just get job prep information, plus it provides a list of all the employers who are going to be there," Stoecklein said. "That links to some of the needs they have, so you can dig down and do a little bit of research before you walk in the door Thursday. Do a little bit of prep work, plus, if you've shown you've done some prep work, that will resonate very nicely with potential employers. They know that you're someone who is going to put a little bit of effort into finding the right employment for you that could be for them, as well."Stoecklein said the entire arena floor and the concourse will have employers on it that you can talk to on Thursday.<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;

Job fair at HutchCC Thursday will set another record

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation announced Tuesday approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place March 22, 2023, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.

Harvey ‑ 50‑40 KA‑5786‑01 – U.S. 50, from 6.8 miles east of junction I‑135/U.S. 50, east for 0.5 mile (westerly extension), grade and surfacing, 0.5 mile, Pearson Construction LLC, Wichita, Kansas, $3,993,963.33.

Reno ‑ 14‑78 KA‑1007‑04 ‑ K‑14 (K‑96), from 4.5 miles southeast of Nickerson, north and west to the Reno/Rice county line, overlay, 12.4 miles, APAC-Kansas Inc. Shears Division, Hutchinson, Kansas, $4,634,585.18.

Rice ‑ 14‑80 KA‑1007‑05 ‑ K‑14 (K‑96), from the Reno/Rice county line, north to junction K‑96/Avenue T (RS‑571), overlay, 4.7 miles, APAC-Kansas Inc. Shears Division, Hutchinson, Kansas, $5,444,817.55.

Statewide ‑ 50‑106 KA‑5787‑01 – U.S. 50, beginning 1.2 miles west of the Harvey/Marion county line, east for 1.3 miles (westerly extension). Bridge #082 over the Doyle Creek Drainage located 6.8 miles east of the east city limits of Walton, grading, bridge and surfacing, 1.3 miles, Bettis Asphalt &amp; Construction Inc., Topeka, Kansas, $7,465,230.75.

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 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation announced Tuesday approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place March 22, 2023, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.Area bids include:Harvey ‑ 50‑40 KA‑5786‑01 – U.S. 50, from 6.8 miles east of junction I‑135/U.S. 50, east for 0.5 mile (westerly extension), grade and surfacing, 0.5 mile, Pearson Construction LLC, Wichita, Kansas, $3,993,963.33.Reno ‑ 14‑78 KA‑1007‑04 ‑ K‑14 (K‑96), from 4.5 miles southeast of Nickerson, north and west to the Reno/Rice county line, overlay, 12.4 miles, APAC-Kansas Inc. Shears Division, Hutchinson, Kansas, $4,634,585.18.Rice ‑ 14‑80 KA‑1007‑05 ‑ K‑14 (K‑96), from the Reno/Rice county line, north to junction K‑96/Avenue T (RS‑571), overlay, 4.7 miles, APAC-Kansas Inc. Shears Division, Hutchinson, Kansas, $5,444,817.55.Statewide ‑ 50‑106 KA‑5787‑01 – U.S. 50, beginning 1.2 miles west of the Harvey/Marion county line, east for 1.3 miles (westerly extension). Bridge #082 over the Doyle Creek Drainage located 6.8 miles east of the east city limits of Walton, grading, bridge and surfacing, 1.3 miles, Bettis Asphalt &amp; Construction Inc., Topeka, Kansas, $7,465,230.75.<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;

KDOT announces approved March bids

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Jackson Swearer with StartUp Hutch said that the results of the 2022 Economic Impact Survey compiled by StartUp Hutch are positive, in his view.

"We use those results to guide our work to some extent," Swearer said. "We also share some of that information with our local public funding partners who help to support StartUp Hutch in our operations. That helps us to show the impact that our organization and local entrepreneurs and small businesses are having on our economy."

The best measures are how much money are you making and did you need more people to get the work done?

"The main questions that we ask are we ask for people's revenues and we also ask for some jobs numbers, including what their past jobs numbers were and current. We're trying to measure job growth. We did see that among the 21 respondents to our survey, which represents mostly folks who have borrowed some funds from us, but also just some people who I meet with throughout the year, they had a little under $10 million in total revenue and employed 233 people with 20 new jobs being created last year."

It's not that these businesses don't have challenges, though.

"We also ask people about what obstacles they are facing in business right now," Swearer said. "A lot of people referenced struggles with staffing and struggles with financing. I think the higher interest rate environment and low unemployment rate, small labor pool is affecting some of our local businesses, as well. Despite those headwinds, we are really seeing a lot of great economic activity in our small business community. I think that's something to celebrate."

For more information on StartUp Hutch funding opportunities, resources, or events, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.startuphutch.com/" target="_blank">www.startuphutch.com</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;contact Swearer at 620-665-3319.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Jackson Swearer with StartUp Hutch said that the results of the 2022 Economic Impact Survey compiled by StartUp Hutch are positive, in his view."We use those results to guide our work to some extent," Swearer said. "We also share some of that information with our local public funding partners who help to support StartUp Hutch in our operations. That helps us to show the impact that our organization and local entrepreneurs and small businesses are having on our economy."The best measures are how much money are you making and did you need more people to get the work done?"The main questions that we ask are we ask for people's revenues and we also ask for some jobs numbers, including what their past jobs numbers were and current. We're trying to measure job growth. We did see that among the 21 respondents to our survey, which represents mostly folks who have borrowed some funds from us, but also just some people who I meet with throughout the year, they had a little under $10 million in total revenue and employed 233 people with 20 new jobs being created last year."It's not that these businesses don't have challenges, though."We also ask people about what obstacles they are facing in business right now," Swearer said. "A lot of people referenced struggles with staffing and struggles with financing. I think the higher interest rate environment and low unemployment rate, small labor pool is affecting some of our local businesses, as well. Despite those headwinds, we are really seeing a lot of great economic activity in our small business community. I think that's something to celebrate."For more information on StartUp Hutch funding opportunities, resources, or events, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.startuphutch.com/" target="_blank">www.startuphutch.com</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;contact Swearer at 620-665-3319.<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;

Swearer: Despite economic headwinds, small business doing well

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Extreme Grassland Fire Danger is forecast.

Winds will be from the Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

Relative Humidity will be as low as 9 percent in spots.

Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly  and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not  recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Also, a Wind Advisory is in effect from 1 p.m. this afternoon to 1 a.m. Wednesday.&nbsp;

Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph are  expected.

Gusty winds could blow around light weight unsecured  objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power  outages may result.

Winds will create areas of blowing dust, which will likely cause visibility reductions at times.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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 </figure>The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Extreme Grassland Fire Danger is forecast.Winds will be from the Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.Relative Humidity will be as low as 9 percent in spots.Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.Also, a Wind Advisory is in effect from 1 p.m. this afternoon to 1 a.m. Wednesday.&nbsp;Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph are expected.Gusty winds could blow around light weight unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.Winds will create areas of blowing dust, which will likely cause visibility reductions at times.Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.<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;

Red Flag Warning, Wind Advisory in effect for Tuesday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — HEELO Inc. CEO and founder Shontina Tipton announced a fundraiser April 11 for the 2023 Juneteenth events.

That fundraiser will be at Spangles at 120 East 4th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. that evening.

Twenty percent of all food and drink sales and 100% of all counter donations will support this year's Juneteenth activities through HEELO Inc.

In 2022, the Juneteenth pancake feed served 150 community members and their families, the car show had 20 entrants and raised $350 for the Edward L. 'Eddie' Tipton Minority Scholarship Endowment at HutchCC. 

Also, there was a blood drive, a movie, a domino and spades tournament and music by the George Sander Band.

If you would like to donate, but are unable to go to Spangles on the evening of April 11th, you can mail donations to HEELO, Inc. at 23 East First, Suite 9, Hutchinson, KS 67501, or call Tipton for more information at (620) 833-4244 or email <a href="mailto:heeloinc22@outlook.com">heeloinc22@outlook.com</a>.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — HEELO Inc. CEO and founder Shontina Tipton announced a fundraiser April 11 for the 2023 Juneteenth events.That fundraiser will be at Spangles at 120 East 4th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. that evening.Twenty percent of all food and drink sales and 100% of all counter donations will support this year's Juneteenth activities through HEELO Inc.In 2022, the Juneteenth pancake feed served 150 community members and their families, the car show had 20 entrants and raised $350 for the Edward L. 'Eddie' Tipton Minority Scholarship Endowment at HutchCC. Also, there was a blood drive, a movie, a domino and spades tournament and music by the George Sander Band.If you would like to donate, but are unable to go to Spangles on the evening of April 11th, you can mail donations to HEELO, Inc. at 23 East First, Suite 9, Hutchinson, KS 67501, or call Tipton for more information at (620) 833-4244 or email <a href="mailto:heeloinc22@outlook.com">heeloinc22@outlook.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;

HEELO Inc. joining Spangles for Juneteenth fundraiser

MCPHERSON, Kan. — A vision, 10 years in the making, has come true for students, alumni, and employees of the McPherson College Automotive Restoration program — the only four-year bachelor’s degree program for automotive restoration in the nation. The 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet, entirely restored by students, has been accepted by the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and will be shown there on August 20.

“Congratulations&nbsp;to the McPherson College students for having their car accepted to Pebble Beach,” said comedian and car enthusiast Jay Leno. Leno’s support 20 years ago was the turning point for the program when it pivoted from an associate’s to a bachelor’s degree. “I am proud to be associated with the college. Much like art historians who clean and repair the works of the renaissance era, the young men and women at McPherson College are doing it with automobiles, recreating abilities and techniques long forgotten, and they’ll make a good living doing it. Our hobby and heritage are safe in their hands.”

The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is the oldest Concours in the United States and one of the world’s most prestigious gatherings of rare and antique automobiles. Prized collector cars compete each year for Best of Show, the most coveted award in the automotive industry. The Concours Selection Committee spends weeks vetting each entry, narrowing its selection down to the top classic cars in the world, which are invited to show.

“We set a bold vision 10 years ago to show a car at Pebble Beach, and I was confident our students and staff could attain it,” said Amanda Gutierrez, provost and vice president of automotive restoration. “The goal was to get invited to compete at Pebble Beach, but there is a significant process that makes that happen, especially at a small college with students working outside of class hours. This project has been a valuable learning experience for our students as they study toward their bachelor’s degree in automotive restoration. It was intense work requiring exceptional commitment, and I am extremely proud of them.”&nbsp;

After an exhaustive search for the right car, work on the project began and has incorporated classroom curricula, expert guest lectures, and senior capstone experiences. The restoration was completed by teams of student interns who worked over the course of the restoration. Brian Martin, director of automotive restoration projects, supervises the student team.

“When we set out to do this, we knew it was going to be a long-term commitment,” Martin said. “It is a complete, frame-off, top-to-bottom restoration by students. We planned for it to become the cornerstone of our program and an example of the skills our students develop while they are here.”

McPherson College has a long history of student participation at Pebble Beach, dating back to 2008 when the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and Pebble Beach Company Foundation established scholarships honoring Formula One World Champion and famed restorer Phil Hill. Over the years, more than 25 McPherson College students have earned college scholarships from Pebble Beach.

Pebble Beach Company Foundation scholarship recipients not only attend the event and shadow the judges, they also have been part of panel discussions, prepared and presented cars for the field, and attended numerous additional events during the week. However, this August will mark the first time the college will show a classic vehicle fully restored by its students.

“It’s a remarkable accomplishment,” said McPherson College President Michael Schneider. “Since the project began, nearly every student in the auto restoration program has been exposed to the restoration through classes, workshops, or as part of an internship team. For some of them, getting a chance to work on this project was why they decided to attend McPherson College. This achievement will positively impact our students and program for years. Managing this project was an enormous undertaking, and I commend the individuals, especially Brian Martin, who helped mentor our students through this process. Our friends at Paul Russell and Company, as well as the Mercedes Benz Classic Center, were excellent advisors on the project. I also thank Jay Leno, whose early and consistent support over the years has helped us flourish and reach Pebble Beach.”

Members of the student team, the Pebble Beach Scholars, college staff, and alumni will accompany the car to Pebble Beach in August. A recognition of their efforts will be celebrated during the CARS Club Motoring Festival on Saturday, May 6, at McPherson College at 2 p.m. before the awards ceremony.

Showing a student-restored car at Pebble Beach is another example of McPherson College achieving what many consider impossible. In November, the college announced a historic $500 million matching gift. To date, the college has raised over $170 million of the $250 million needed to secure the $500 million, including generous gifts from car enthusiasts Melanie and Richard Lundquist, the Rob Walton Foundation, and Dave Kinney.

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 </figure>Release from McPherson CollegeMCPHERSON, Kan. — A vision, 10 years in the making, has come true for students, alumni, and employees of the McPherson College Automotive Restoration program — the only four-year bachelor’s degree program for automotive restoration in the nation. The 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet, entirely restored by students, has been accepted by the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and will be shown there on August 20.“Congratulations&nbsp;to the McPherson College students for having their car accepted to Pebble Beach,” said comedian and car enthusiast Jay Leno. Leno’s support 20 years ago was the turning point for the program when it pivoted from an associate’s to a bachelor’s degree. “I am proud to be associated with the college. Much like art historians who clean and repair the works of the renaissance era, the young men and women at McPherson College are doing it with automobiles, recreating abilities and techniques long forgotten, and they’ll make a good living doing it. Our hobby and heritage are safe in their hands.”The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is the oldest Concours in the United States and one of the world’s most prestigious gatherings of rare and antique automobiles. Prized collector cars compete each year for Best of Show, the most coveted award in the automotive industry. The Concours Selection Committee spends weeks vetting each entry, narrowing its selection down to the top classic cars in the world, which are invited to show.“We set a bold vision 10 years ago to show a car at Pebble Beach, and I was confident our students and staff could attain it,” said Amanda Gutierrez, provost and vice president of automotive restoration. “The goal was to get invited to compete at Pebble Beach, but there is a significant process that makes that happen, especially at a small college with students working outside of class hours. This project has been a valuable learning experience for our students as they study toward their bachelor’s degree in automotive restoration. It was intense work requiring exceptional commitment, and I am extremely proud of them.”&nbsp;After an exhaustive search for the right car, work on the project began and has incorporated classroom curricula, expert guest lectures, and senior capstone experiences. The restoration was completed by teams of student interns who worked over the course of the restoration. Brian Martin, director of automotive restoration projects, supervises the student team.“When we set out to do this, we knew it was going to be a long-term commitment,” Martin said. “It is a complete, frame-off, top-to-bottom restoration by students. We planned for it to become the cornerstone of our program and an example of the skills our students develop while they are here.”McPherson College has a long history of student participation at Pebble Beach, dating back to 2008 when the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and Pebble Beach Company Foundation established scholarships honoring Formula One World Champion and famed restorer Phil Hill. Over the years, more than 25 McPherson College students have earned college scholarships from Pebble Beach.Pebble Beach Company Foundation scholarship recipients not only attend the event and shadow the judges, they also have been part of panel discussions, prepared and presented cars for the field, and attended numerous additional events during the week. However, this August will mark the first time the college will show a classic vehicle fully restored by its students.“It’s a remarkable accomplishment,” said McPherson College President Michael Schneider. “Since the project began, nearly every student in the auto restoration program has been exposed to the restoration through classes, workshops, or as part of an internship team. For some of them, getting a chance to work on this project was why they decided to attend McPherson College. This achievement will positively impact our students and program for years. Managing this project was an enormous undertaking, and I commend the individuals, especially Brian Martin, who helped mentor our students through this process. Our friends at Paul Russell and Company, as well as the Mercedes Benz Classic Center, were excellent advisors on the project. I also thank Jay Leno, whose early and consistent support over the years has helped us flourish and reach Pebble Beach.”Members of the student team, the Pebble Beach Scholars, college staff, and alumni will accompany the car to Pebble Beach in August. A recognition of their efforts will be celebrated during the CARS Club Motoring Festival on Saturday, May 6, at McPherson College at 2 p.m. before the awards ceremony.Showing a student-restored car at Pebble Beach is another example of McPherson College achieving what many consider impossible. In November, the college announced a historic $500 million matching gift. To date, the college has raised over $170 million of the $250 million needed to secure the $500 million, including generous gifts from car enthusiasts Melanie and Richard Lundquist, the Rob Walton Foundation, and Dave Kinney.<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;

McPherson College will show car at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Open Door Health Services is holding a ribbon cutting Tuesday, April 4 at 11:30 a.m. Open Door is celebrating the new partnership with Hutchinson Community College and the new services they will be providing. 

 The mobile unit will be in the Student Union Parking Lot at HutchCC.&nbsp;

The mobile unit is now on campus every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., parked in the Student Union parking lot, to provide all of the services&nbsp; provided at the center, right there on the mobile unit, with an emphasis on free STI testing. 

A person can get tested on a Tuesday at the mobile unit, and then one&nbsp;week later, they can come back to the mobile unit where Open Door will have the results. If the test is positive, the free treatment will be available right there on the mobile unit. The student won't have to travel to a pharmacy or anything like that. All of that is free.&nbsp;

Call Open Door for more information at&nbsp;(620) 728-2229.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Open Door Health Services is holding a ribbon cutting Tuesday, April 4 at 11:30 a.m. Open Door is celebrating the new partnership with Hutchinson Community College and the new services they will be providing. The mobile unit will be in the Student Union Parking Lot at HutchCC.&nbsp;The mobile unit is now on campus every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., parked in the Student Union parking lot, to provide all of the services&nbsp; provided at the center, right there on the mobile unit, with an emphasis on free STI testing. A person can get tested on a Tuesday at the mobile unit, and then one&nbsp;week later, they can come back to the mobile unit where Open Door will have the results. If the test is positive, the free treatment will be available right there on the mobile unit. The student won't have to travel to a pharmacy or anything like that. All of that is free.&nbsp;Call Open Door for more information at&nbsp;(620) 728-2229.<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;

Open Door Health Services mobile unit ribbon cutting Tuesday

RENO COUNTY — Because of the grassland fire danger on Tuesday, the Reno County Landfill will not be accepting any burnt loads, burn barrels or any burnt materials on Tuesday. Also, be aware that there is a possibility of early closure because of the High Wind Policy. 

Updates will be posted on <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Frenogov.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1_q3yvgqZiLeBrqgtiUfb6J0Vp85RX9wkq7S303Fyaq0YYkNIBs0ErMmA&amp;h=AT1x5wHxVnVdu6rj7l4NGZDrQcRVE4fP-TMm2AfpiLauDaXKhAy8-7eSHO2gz48TkPHLgyk2I4II8BkwdwwpktDUXJpBZvt_-952pSaRiBEESMtlrXeALg5AxCxwMQOprw&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT2vOuwfptmgWRIfCUw52zpRbRW6VE4bWnGwhTA-FsMxMpIia7huVhrWAltDr2jktetcCFnhhnH1i0-Jj_UZ6xNVJR-3nT8m7xNAhVl6CRzBjwlbBtw7rWwkT8lL5lrAxqB04ykh8ASiZQHDna5NOX-1Dp3sSpK9CTpVL0pBR4ka8vd6rrz48GUOZWCHx6hkTVMgeTns_O5j" target="_blank">renogov.org</a>, the Reno County Facebook and Twitter pages. For more information on the policy, visit <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.renogov.org%2F811%2FHigh-Wind-Policy%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0SWdSLm8r78_REEqJQZ4ueOTcIaXrcP-m7N09lQ2rFzN5c8LXx9DaC2MM&amp;h=AT39TQYWwJRe1-5tJyFUObTwwDKihFi53Eo6vDvdsGjadK3KHkgSX_n2OzgSKcf3kudVuNe0US9mXMPHFzXBVHz4LiQRcq38l1umNU96H3ScC-r4gIVY1fZ1DUFWh3glow&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT2vOuwfptmgWRIfCUw52zpRbRW6VE4bWnGwhTA-FsMxMpIia7huVhrWAltDr2jktetcCFnhhnH1i0-Jj_UZ6xNVJR-3nT8m7xNAhVl6CRzBjwlbBtw7rWwkT8lL5lrAxqB04ykh8ASiZQHDna5NOX-1Dp3sSpK9CTpVL0pBR4ka8vd6rrz48GUOZWCHx6hkTVMgeTns_O5j" target="_blank">www.renogov.org/811/High-Wind-Policy</a>.

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 </figure>RENO COUNTY — Because of the grassland fire danger on Tuesday, the Reno County Landfill will not be accepting any burnt loads, burn barrels or any burnt materials on Tuesday. Also, be aware that there is a possibility of early closure because of the High Wind Policy. Updates will be posted on <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Frenogov.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1_q3yvgqZiLeBrqgtiUfb6J0Vp85RX9wkq7S303Fyaq0YYkNIBs0ErMmA&amp;h=AT1x5wHxVnVdu6rj7l4NGZDrQcRVE4fP-TMm2AfpiLauDaXKhAy8-7eSHO2gz48TkPHLgyk2I4II8BkwdwwpktDUXJpBZvt_-952pSaRiBEESMtlrXeALg5AxCxwMQOprw&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT2vOuwfptmgWRIfCUw52zpRbRW6VE4bWnGwhTA-FsMxMpIia7huVhrWAltDr2jktetcCFnhhnH1i0-Jj_UZ6xNVJR-3nT8m7xNAhVl6CRzBjwlbBtw7rWwkT8lL5lrAxqB04ykh8ASiZQHDna5NOX-1Dp3sSpK9CTpVL0pBR4ka8vd6rrz48GUOZWCHx6hkTVMgeTns_O5j" target="_blank">renogov.org</a>, the Reno County Facebook and Twitter pages. For more information on the policy, visit <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.renogov.org%2F811%2FHigh-Wind-Policy%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0SWdSLm8r78_REEqJQZ4ueOTcIaXrcP-m7N09lQ2rFzN5c8LXx9DaC2MM&amp;h=AT39TQYWwJRe1-5tJyFUObTwwDKihFi53Eo6vDvdsGjadK3KHkgSX_n2OzgSKcf3kudVuNe0US9mXMPHFzXBVHz4LiQRcq38l1umNU96H3ScC-r4gIVY1fZ1DUFWh3glow&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT2vOuwfptmgWRIfCUw52zpRbRW6VE4bWnGwhTA-FsMxMpIia7huVhrWAltDr2jktetcCFnhhnH1i0-Jj_UZ6xNVJR-3nT8m7xNAhVl6CRzBjwlbBtw7rWwkT8lL5lrAxqB04ykh8ASiZQHDna5NOX-1Dp3sSpK9CTpVL0pBR4ka8vd6rrz48GUOZWCHx6hkTVMgeTns_O5j" target="_blank">www.renogov.org/811/High-Wind-Policy</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;

No burnt materials at landfill Tuesday

McPHERSON — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has announced the final totals of their Match Week event. Between Mar. 6-10 over $590,000, with match included, was raised to help build the endowments of 44 county nonprofits. This total breaks the record of $386,000 set by the foundation just last year.

“What our communities have done this year for our organizations is brilliant,” Becky Goss, President and CEO of MCCF, said, “What this proves is that the citizens of McPherson County are committed to the future. We’ve shown that we are committed to making sure that these organizations and programs will be here for our children and grandchildren.”

McPherson Opera House received the largest amount finishing with a grand total of $162,615 after the match was applied. Steps Against Poverty McPherson County received the most donations with a total of 77 different donors.

Since beginning in 2014 the event has raised over 2.5 million dollars. The change from a one-day event to an entire week, came after the record-breaking success of 2021. The Foundation determined more time gave organizations more opportunities.

The matching total for this year’s event was $100,000. This total comes from a combination of the Patterson Family Foundation and the Gaeddert Family Fund. MCCF received the Patterson Family Foundation ‘Community Foundation Match Program’ grant worth $70,000. Part of this grant allowed for all the organizations to receive a minimum of $1,000 total before the overall match was applied. Most of the grant was used towards the overall matching total.

The Patterson Family Foundation is a family-led foundation extending the legacy of Neal and Jeanne Patterson to improve the rural communities we come from through health care, education, economic opportunity, and beyond. In partnership with the Kansas Association of Community Foundations (KACF), the Patterson Family Foundation is opening a match grant program for community foundations in rural and micropolitan communities in Kansas and Western Missouri. Funds may be used as match funds for any 2023 match event so that the impact of local donors’ gifts can be amplified. Each community is eligible to receive up to $70,000.

Moundridge Foundation and Inman Foundation both received the full $70,000 and their matching events will take place in the fall.

Matching funds are given to organizations on a proportional basis. For example, if an organization receives 10% of the total donations, they will receive $10,000 to use for immediate needs. Organizations can receive a maximum of 20% of the matching total.

Organizations totals with Matching total:

Arts After School Endowment:&nbsp;$ 1,540.75 Bethany Home Association:&nbsp;$ 1,069.78 Canton Township Library Endowment:&nbsp;$ 37,440.12 CASA: A Voice for Children Fund:&nbsp;$ 12,664.93 Community Thanksgiving &amp; Christmas Dinner:&nbsp;$ 3,512.90 Deanna Zeitlow Crohns Patients Assistance Fund:&nbsp;$ 17,780.20 Dog Park Endowment fund:&nbsp;$ 1,227.94 Eagle Power Endowment:&nbsp;$ 2,429.45 Edwin Stucky Debate Fund:&nbsp;$ 2,181.70 Friends of the McPherson Police Department:&nbsp;$ 1,158.17 Future Lindsborg Child Development Center Building:&nbsp;$ 1,023.26 Giving Hope Endowment Fund:&nbsp;$ 5,916.46 Good Beginnings Preschool:&nbsp;$ 1,151.19 GraceMed Fund:&nbsp;$ 1,046.52 Kansas Sampler Foundation:&nbsp;$ 3,513.20 Keri Lindholm Endowment for the Arts:&nbsp;$ 1,034.89 K-State Extension – Ag in the Classroom:&nbsp;$ 1,191.89 Marquette Learning Center:&nbsp;$ 16,677.03 McPherson Area Habitat for Humanity Fund:&nbsp;$ 5,817.86 McPherson Arts Alliance Endowment:&nbsp;$ 1,337.37 McPherson Community Education Foundation:&nbsp;$ 1,787.26 McPherson Community Theatre:&nbsp;$ 1,210.50 McPherson County 4-H Fund:&nbsp;$ 46,085.22 McPherson County Council on Aging:&nbsp;$ 1,118.62 McPherson County Food Bank:&nbsp;$ 22,944.78 McPherson County Humane Society Fund:&nbsp;$ 1,596.21 McPherson County Supports Scouting:&nbsp;$ 3,050.68 McPherson Family YMCA Fund:&nbsp;$ 7,919.43 McPherson Hospital Fund:&nbsp;$ 18,550.58 McPherson Housing Coalition Fund:&nbsp;$ 5,651.45 McPherson Museum &amp; Arts Foundation:&nbsp;$ 7,765.36 McPherson Parks &amp; Public Land Fund:&nbsp;$ 3,358.83 McPherson Public Library:&nbsp;$ 34,960.13 McPherson Opera House:&nbsp;$ 162,615.00 Meals on Wheels Fund:&nbsp;$ 17,986.05 MHS Band Endowment Fund:&nbsp;$ 3,821.05 Monitor Cemetery Association:&nbsp;$ 1,565.40 Riverview Estates Fund:&nbsp;$ 4,622.24 School Supply Train Fund:&nbsp;$ 1,229.11 STEPMC Endowment:&nbsp;$ 54,571.16 The Cedars Fund:&nbsp;$ 21,816.96 The Omega Project:&nbsp;$ 15,746.42 United Way of McPherson County Endowment Fund:&nbsp;$ 7,611.28 WACCC Fund:&nbsp;$ 23,974.00

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 </figure>McPHERSON — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has announced the final totals of their Match Week event. Between Mar. 6-10 over $590,000, with match included, was raised to help build the endowments of 44 county nonprofits. This total breaks the record of $386,000 set by the foundation just last year.“What our communities have done this year for our organizations is brilliant,” Becky Goss, President and CEO of MCCF, said, “What this proves is that the citizens of McPherson County are committed to the future. We’ve shown that we are committed to making sure that these organizations and programs will be here for our children and grandchildren.”McPherson Opera House received the largest amount finishing with a grand total of $162,615 after the match was applied. Steps Against Poverty McPherson County received the most donations with a total of 77 different donors.Since beginning in 2014 the event has raised over 2.5 million dollars. The change from a one-day event to an entire week, came after the record-breaking success of 2021. The Foundation determined more time gave organizations more opportunities.The matching total for this year’s event was $100,000. This total comes from a combination of the Patterson Family Foundation and the Gaeddert Family Fund. MCCF received the Patterson Family Foundation ‘Community Foundation Match Program’ grant worth $70,000. Part of this grant allowed for all the organizations to receive a minimum of $1,000 total before the overall match was applied. Most of the grant was used towards the overall matching total.The Patterson Family Foundation is a family-led foundation extending the legacy of Neal and Jeanne Patterson to improve the rural communities we come from through health care, education, economic opportunity, and beyond. In partnership with the Kansas Association of Community Foundations (KACF), the Patterson Family Foundation is opening a match grant program for community foundations in rural and micropolitan communities in Kansas and Western Missouri. Funds may be used as match funds for any 2023 match event so that the impact of local donors’ gifts can be amplified. Each community is eligible to receive up to $70,000.Moundridge Foundation and Inman Foundation both received the full $70,000 and their matching events will take place in the fall.Matching funds are given to organizations on a proportional basis. For example, if an organization receives 10% of the total donations, they will receive $10,000 to use for immediate needs. Organizations can receive a maximum of 20% of the matching total.Organizations totals with Matching total:Arts After School Endowment:&nbsp;$ 1,540.75 Bethany Home Association:&nbsp;$ 1,069.78 Canton Township Library Endowment:&nbsp;$ 37,440.12 CASA: A Voice for Children Fund:&nbsp;$ 12,664.93 Community Thanksgiving &amp; Christmas Dinner:&nbsp;$ 3,512.90 Deanna Zeitlow Crohns Patients Assistance Fund:&nbsp;$ 17,780.20 Dog Park Endowment fund:&nbsp;$ 1,227.94 Eagle Power Endowment:&nbsp;$ 2,429.45 Edwin Stucky Debate Fund:&nbsp;$ 2,181.70 Friends of the McPherson Police Department:&nbsp;$ 1,158.17 Future Lindsborg Child Development Center Building:&nbsp;$ 1,023.26 Giving Hope Endowment Fund:&nbsp;$ 5,916.46 Good Beginnings Preschool:&nbsp;$ 1,151.19 GraceMed Fund:&nbsp;$ 1,046.52 Kansas Sampler Foundation:&nbsp;$ 3,513.20 Keri Lindholm Endowment for the Arts:&nbsp;$ 1,034.89 K-State Extension – Ag in the Classroom:&nbsp;$ 1,191.89 Marquette Learning Center:&nbsp;$ 16,677.03 McPherson Area Habitat for Humanity Fund:&nbsp;$ 5,817.86 McPherson Arts Alliance Endowment:&nbsp;$ 1,337.37 McPherson Community Education Foundation:&nbsp;$ 1,787.26 McPherson Community Theatre:&nbsp;$ 1,210.50 McPherson County 4-H Fund:&nbsp;$ 46,085.22 McPherson County Council on Aging:&nbsp;$ 1,118.62 McPherson County Food Bank:&nbsp;$ 22,944.78 McPherson County Humane Society Fund:&nbsp;$ 1,596.21 McPherson County Supports Scouting:&nbsp;$ 3,050.68 McPherson Family YMCA Fund:&nbsp;$ 7,919.43 McPherson Hospital Fund:&nbsp;$ 18,550.58 McPherson Housing Coalition Fund:&nbsp;$ 5,651.45 McPherson Museum &amp; Arts Foundation:&nbsp;$ 7,765.36 McPherson Parks &amp; Public Land Fund:&nbsp;$ 3,358.83 McPherson Public Library:&nbsp;$ 34,960.13 McPherson Opera House:&nbsp;$ 162,615.00 Meals on Wheels Fund:&nbsp;$ 17,986.05 MHS Band Endowment Fund:&nbsp;$ 3,821.05 Monitor Cemetery Association:&nbsp;$ 1,565.40 Riverview Estates Fund:&nbsp;$ 4,622.24 School Supply Train Fund:&nbsp;$ 1,229.11 STEPMC Endowment:&nbsp;$ 54,571.16 The Cedars Fund:&nbsp;$ 21,816.96 The Omega Project:&nbsp;$ 15,746.42 United Way of McPherson County Endowment Fund:&nbsp;$ 7,611.28 WACCC Fund:&nbsp;$ 23,974.00<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;

McPherson County Matching Event raises $590,000

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;

4/4/2023 3:28 AM-Jesse	Brandon Cranfield-DUI; 1st conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+

4/4/2023 12:04 AM-Candice	Nichole Roberts-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv; Registration Violation; Display or Possess a False, Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked Title, Plate, Decal, Placard

4/3/2023 7:35 PM-David	Larry Mendoza-Failure to Appear

4/3/2023 6:22 PM-Gary	Lee Sutton-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; DL Violation; No Drivers License in Possession; Poss of marijuana

4/3/2023 6:04 PM-Michael	Eugene Kesinger-Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000; Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose, Misd case, Execution of Misd Warrant; Battery on LEO; Phys contact county/city LEO

4/3/2023 2:33 PM-Cody	Royal Andrews-Failure to Appear

4/3/2023 5:17 AM-Caden	Allen Regier-Criminal Threat; with Intent to Terrorize or cause Evacuation

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;4/4/2023 3:28 AM-Jesse	Brandon Cranfield-DUI; 1st conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+4/4/2023 12:04 AM-Candice	Nichole Roberts-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv; Registration Violation; Display or Possess a False, Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked Title, Plate, Decal, Placard4/3/2023 7:35 PM-David	Larry Mendoza-Failure to Appear4/3/2023 6:22 PM-Gary	Lee Sutton-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; DL Violation; No Drivers License in Possession; Poss of marijuana4/3/2023 6:04 PM-Michael	Eugene Kesinger-Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000; Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose, Misd case, Execution of Misd Warrant; Battery on LEO; Phys contact county/city LEO4/3/2023 2:33 PM-Cody	Royal Andrews-Failure to Appear4/3/2023 5:17 AM-Caden	Allen Regier-Criminal Threat; with Intent to Terrorize or cause Evacuation

Daily Bookings

KYLE MCCASKEY Harvey County PIO

HARVEY COUNTY — The Harvey County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a scene where human remains were found in eastern Harvey County Monday afternoon.

Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call received around 4:45 p.m. after a man found the remains near a hedge row near East First Street and North Rock Road.

The identity of the individual nor the cause of death have been identified.

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 </figure>KYLE MCCASKEY Harvey County PIOHARVEY COUNTY — The Harvey County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a scene where human remains were found in eastern Harvey County Monday afternoon.Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call received around 4:45 p.m. after a man found the remains near a hedge row near East First Street and North Rock Road.The identity of the individual nor the cause of death have been identified.The scene remains under investigation.<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;

Body found in Harvey County Monday afternoon

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education plans to hold a special meeting Wednesday. 

On that agenda will be a bond update after the vote is done on Tuesday.

Also, the board will go over a new job description for a staff member and employment issues with licensed, classified and supplemental staff and the addition of licensed staff.

The board meeting will take place at noon Wednesday at Union Valley Elementary in Hutchinson.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education plans to hold a special meeting Wednesday. On that agenda will be a bond update after the vote is done on Tuesday.Also, the board will go over a new job description for a staff member and employment issues with licensed, classified and supplemental staff and the addition of licensed staff.The board meeting will take place at noon Wednesday at Union Valley Elementary in Hutchinson.<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;

USD 313 to hold board meeting after bond vote

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One person was transported to a local hospital and then transferred to Wichita after an accident Monday morning on the Woodie Seat Freeway in Hutchinson.

At 7:11 a.m. Monday, Hutchinson Police, Fire and EMS were sent on to the Freeway southbound near the Avenue F on ramp for what police say was a motor vehicle vs. pedestrian crash, though the observer who emailed the photo to Hutch Post said the injured party was on a three wheeled bicycle.

A 54-year-old woman was heading south on the freeway and was struck by a vehicle operated by a 55-year-old man also traveling south. The woman was taken to Hutchinson Regional and then transferred to Via Christi in Wichita for her injuries.

The collision is being investigated by The Hutchinson Police Department Traffic Unit and they ask if you have any information regarding the crash, please contact Traffic Officer Hammond or Traffic Officer Boudreaux at (620) 694-2854.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One person was transported to a local hospital and then transferred to Wichita after an accident Monday morning on the Woodie Seat Freeway in Hutchinson.At 7:11 a.m. Monday, Hutchinson Police, Fire and EMS were sent on to the Freeway southbound near the Avenue F on ramp for what police say was a motor vehicle vs. pedestrian crash, though the observer who emailed the photo to Hutch Post said the injured party was on a three wheeled bicycle.A 54-year-old woman was heading south on the freeway and was struck by a vehicle operated by a 55-year-old man also traveling south. The woman was taken to Hutchinson Regional and then transferred to Via Christi in Wichita for her injuries.The collision is being investigated by The Hutchinson Police Department Traffic Unit and they ask if you have any information regarding the crash, please contact Traffic Officer Hammond or Traffic Officer Boudreaux at (620) 694-2854.<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;

One person hurt in Woodie Seat crash Monday morning

TOPEKA — Leadership Kansas, one of the country's oldest and most distinguished statewide leadership programs, on Monday announced the Kansas Emerging Leaders(KEL) Class of 2023, including one leader from Hutchinson.

Miguel Angel Venegas of M&amp;M's Construction, LLC in Hutchinson is a part of the 2023 class.

KEL is a statewide program designed to enhance and motivate young leaders from various Kansas communities. Each year, Kansans in their 20s and 30s are nominated to apply for the program.

Developed in 2019 based on feedback from the nearly 1,600 Leadership Kansas alumni, LK created KEL to give outstanding young leaders a format to learn more about Kansas and about the opportunities within the state for professional growth.

"The 20 individuals selected to participate in the 2023 program reflect Kansas's demographics and geography as well as the state's make up of private and public sectors. We are excited to help them begin their journey of leadership and discovery," said LK Executive Director Aaron Miller. "Upon completion of the program, these young professionals will be better equipped to shoulder important leadership responsibilities in their individual careers and for their respective communities because of their experience and training through Kansas Emerging Leaders."

The class will learn about a myriad of topics important to Kansans through five monthly sessions. 

Topics will include learning about Kansas’ business, social, educational, and government issues of our past, how they impact us today, and how they will shape our future.

Class members will also build a network of fellow Kansans who are committed to the state’s success.

Members will meet mentors and connect with Kansas leaders.

The program will create a pipeline of potential future Leadership Kansas program participants. 

The 2023 class will visit Dodge City, Hays, KC Metro, Lawrence, Topeka, and Wichita.

To qualify for the program, nominees must work or live in Kansas, be an outstanding leader, who has been involved in campus or community programs and expresses an interest to stay in Kansas and become more involved.

<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jJoKGicJrTUxx1fpNWfsQbj4rA_7n0Od-83N3VsoUI16xD138UDAeH8RWo7O_5fQMiwQYVoVNtml2zNx_UCzLexZHtthG6WcpvXAF1BF_yiTQ0dFaSZx4SOpDD_-X5K8BDc2UjCgco5nPUJKauTuVVFwyY_d_ILrvUrR4Yr6MrXu7Cb14lJAJy8PiozIrt39XHGw68xtUoEGHdrAi_Kb9jtuHTxHUGomPqkQUvvwbDw=&amp;c=pJWidLcdbJKracu0vGHM-eLDRzFrCY1Vjy9XB1yyPsCPA1kHTg-11g==&amp;ch=l6WutYzlmz6CXaHReX0YEbO6sg3105UYXYJUCS0YkozS4VsgLzpBTQ==" target="_blank">Click here</a>&nbsp;for the full list of the KEL Class of 2023. Nominations for KEL's 2024 class may be submitted at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jJoKGicJrTUxx1fpNWfsQbj4rA_7n0Od-83N3VsoUI16xD138UDAeJ7Cqn04LhPWGgprfAQyYQ49Hz5i26zY888b7F9g6DckZmuJmPGNyKg04hw5yQaTDTpJqAFMW22ZeQ4gQ9HKGKarUo8iA1OP90dDuVlHzvAY1jE10uUxqVE=&amp;c=pJWidLcdbJKracu0vGHM-eLDRzFrCY1Vjy9XB1yyPsCPA1kHTg-11g==&amp;ch=l6WutYzlmz6CXaHReX0YEbO6sg3105UYXYJUCS0YkozS4VsgLzpBTQ==" target="_blank">www.LeadershipKansas.org/nominate-KEL</a>.

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 </figure>TOPEKA — Leadership Kansas, one of the country's oldest and most distinguished statewide leadership programs, on Monday announced the Kansas Emerging Leaders(KEL) Class of 2023, including one leader from Hutchinson.Miguel Angel Venegas of M&amp;M's Construction, LLC in Hutchinson is a part of the 2023 class.KEL is a statewide program designed to enhance and motivate young leaders from various Kansas communities. Each year, Kansans in their 20s and 30s are nominated to apply for the program. Developed in 2019 based on feedback from the nearly 1,600 Leadership Kansas alumni, LK created KEL to give outstanding young leaders a format to learn more about Kansas and about the opportunities within the state for professional growth. "The 20 individuals selected to participate in the 2023 program reflect Kansas's demographics and geography as well as the state's make up of private and public sectors. We are excited to help them begin their journey of leadership and discovery," said LK Executive Director Aaron Miller. "Upon completion of the program, these young professionals will be better equipped to shoulder important leadership responsibilities in their individual careers and for their respective communities because of their experience and training through Kansas Emerging Leaders."The class will learn about a myriad of topics important to Kansans through five monthly sessions. Topics will include learning about Kansas’ business, social, educational, and government issues of our past, how they impact us today, and how they will shape our future.Class members will also build a network of fellow Kansans who are committed to the state’s success.Members will meet mentors and connect with Kansas leaders.The program will create a pipeline of potential future Leadership Kansas program participants. The 2023 class will visit Dodge City, Hays, KC Metro, Lawrence, Topeka, and Wichita. To qualify for the program, nominees must work or live in Kansas, be an outstanding leader, who has been involved in campus or community programs and expresses an interest to stay in Kansas and become more involved.<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jJoKGicJrTUxx1fpNWfsQbj4rA_7n0Od-83N3VsoUI16xD138UDAeH8RWo7O_5fQMiwQYVoVNtml2zNx_UCzLexZHtthG6WcpvXAF1BF_yiTQ0dFaSZx4SOpDD_-X5K8BDc2UjCgco5nPUJKauTuVVFwyY_d_ILrvUrR4Yr6MrXu7Cb14lJAJy8PiozIrt39XHGw68xtUoEGHdrAi_Kb9jtuHTxHUGomPqkQUvvwbDw=&amp;c=pJWidLcdbJKracu0vGHM-eLDRzFrCY1Vjy9XB1yyPsCPA1kHTg-11g==&amp;ch=l6WutYzlmz6CXaHReX0YEbO6sg3105UYXYJUCS0YkozS4VsgLzpBTQ==" target="_blank">Click here</a>&nbsp;for the full list of the KEL Class of 2023. Nominations for KEL's 2024 class may be submitted at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jJoKGicJrTUxx1fpNWfsQbj4rA_7n0Od-83N3VsoUI16xD138UDAeJ7Cqn04LhPWGgprfAQyYQ49Hz5i26zY888b7F9g6DckZmuJmPGNyKg04hw5yQaTDTpJqAFMW22ZeQ4gQ9HKGKarUo8iA1OP90dDuVlHzvAY1jE10uUxqVE=&amp;c=pJWidLcdbJKracu0vGHM-eLDRzFrCY1Vjy9XB1yyPsCPA1kHTg-11g==&amp;ch=l6WutYzlmz6CXaHReX0YEbO6sg3105UYXYJUCS0YkozS4VsgLzpBTQ==" target="_blank">www.LeadershipKansas.org/nominate-KEL</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;

Hutchinson man part of Kansas Emerging Leaders class

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On April 15, 2023 the Hutchinson Reno County Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Reno County Child Care Task Force will host an open meeting with all organizations interested in being a part of a collaborative application to the Kansas’ Children’s Cabinet Accelerator Grant opportunity.

This Accelerator Grant is specifically focused on expanding full time, full year child care capacity in communities by offering capital funds for expansion, renovation, new construction and the implementation of sustainable solutions for licensed child care providers. The applicants must be “shovel ready” with blueprints, budgets, licensing and project plans to qualify for the Accelerator Grant.

A public meeting is being held at the Hutch Chamber at 11:00 am on April 15th to review grant criteria and discuss project readiness. All potential applicants are asked to bring their potential plans and budgets to the meeting to present to the Task Force for consideration. 

Full grant criteria can be found at <a href="https://allinforkansaskids.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CCC-Accelerator-RFP.pdf">https://allinforkansaskids.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CCC-Accelerator-RFP.pdf</a>

“This is a unique opportunity for the child care industry to apply for funding at the state level, specifically for capital building purposes, so we are doing our best to maximize the potential impact receiving this award could have on our county,” states Debra Teufel, Chamber President and Task Force member. 

This Task Force is the same group that was awarded ARPA dollars from both the Reno County Commission and Hutchinson City Council earlier this year.

The Hutch Chamber will serve as the fiscal sponsor for the grant, as well as the administrator of funds should the application be selected. “It’s a rigorous process, but we are happy to be an advocate for child care as we know it greatly impacts many other economic development initiatives our community is working on,” Teufel said. 

If this Reno County collaborative application is awarded, this grant has the potential to open up to 200 more slots for child care in Reno County. 

These dollars will work alongside ARPA dollars invested by Reno County and the City of Hutchinson to further innovation and sustainability of child care county wide. All interested parties should attend the meeting.

The deadline for the final application is May 15th with an announcement of grant winners happening in June. 

For more information on the public meeting and Accelerator grant details, please contact the Task Force at <a href="http://childcarerenocounty@gmail.com">childcarerenocounty@gmail.com</a>.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On April 15, 2023 the Hutchinson Reno County Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Reno County Child Care Task Force will host an open meeting with all organizations interested in being a part of a collaborative application to the Kansas’ Children’s Cabinet Accelerator Grant opportunity.This Accelerator Grant is specifically focused on expanding full time, full year child care capacity in communities by offering capital funds for expansion, renovation, new construction and the implementation of sustainable solutions for licensed child care providers. The applicants must be “shovel ready” with blueprints, budgets, licensing and project plans to qualify for the Accelerator Grant.A public meeting is being held at the Hutch Chamber at 11:00 am on April 15th to review grant criteria and discuss project readiness. All potential applicants are asked to bring their potential plans and budgets to the meeting to present to the Task Force for consideration. Full grant criteria can be found at <a href="https://allinforkansaskids.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CCC-Accelerator-RFP.pdf">https://allinforkansaskids.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CCC-Accelerator-RFP.pdf</a>“This is a unique opportunity for the child care industry to apply for funding at the state level, specifically for capital building purposes, so we are doing our best to maximize the potential impact receiving this award could have on our county,” states Debra Teufel, Chamber President and Task Force member. This Task Force is the same group that was awarded ARPA dollars from both the Reno County Commission and Hutchinson City Council earlier this year.The Hutch Chamber will serve as the fiscal sponsor for the grant, as well as the administrator of funds should the application be selected. “It’s a rigorous process, but we are happy to be an advocate for child care as we know it greatly impacts many other economic development initiatives our community is working on,” Teufel said. If this Reno County collaborative application is awarded, this grant has the potential to open up to 200 more slots for child care in Reno County. These dollars will work alongside ARPA dollars invested by Reno County and the City of Hutchinson to further innovation and sustainability of child care county wide. All interested parties should attend the meeting.The deadline for the final application is May 15th with an announcement of grant winners happening in June. For more information on the public meeting and Accelerator grant details, please contact the Task Force at <a href="http://childcarerenocounty@gmail.com">childcarerenocounty@gmail.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;

County collaborating for child care cash

Glenn Brunkow, Pottawatomie County farmer and rancher

I don’t know about you, but spring is here and I am ready for it. After a cold winter, there is nothing better than the sun on your face that first warm spring day. That same sunshine brings new growth, and we can see our pastures greening up. At first, the blades of grass barely poke through the ground, but soon with a little bit of sunshine and (hopefully) some water the grass grows at an amazing rate. The growth is incredible and what I find more fascinating is it happens year after year. Fall and winter comes and the top growth dies off only to come back as new growth the next year. Why? The secret is in the roots, the grassroots. Just like the prairie, Kansas Farm Bureau relies on grassroots to make our organization strong and resilient. They are the source of everything that happens even though they may not always be very visible. Our grassroots are what anchor us in the ground and give the organization a strong footing. Our grassroots run deep; they have been growing for over a century. Without our counties anchoring and supporting, the rest of the organization would not exist. Our deep roots and wide network are also what make us survive. When things are tough, we cover enough ground to help us to receive what we need to keep going. Just like grassroots bring in water and nutrients, our counties supply the organization with new ideas, hard work and volunteers. In turn, the leaves provide the plant with energy. The Kansas Farm Bureau provides advocacy, support and education back to the counties. Those grassroots are what makes Farm Bureau such a great organization. It is the fact that each county has its own, autonomous association, then each state is its own entity and the American Farm Bureau Federation exists not because of the states but the counties in each state. Just like the grass plant, nothing else would exist without the county level organizations. All policy and decisions ultimately are made at the county level. Every leader started out as a member in their home county. Every policy in our state and national policy book started out as an idea at the county level and worked its way through the system. The most effective education, advocacy and community service all happen at the county level. That is why we can represent farmers and ranchers of all types of no matter how big or small their farms or ranches are. The depth and breadth of our roots is what makes us different from every other agricultural organization and we should be very proud of that. Yes, everyone sees the green grass growing above ground but that green grass exists because of its roots, and I don’t know about you but I am awfully proud of my grassroots. "Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Glenn Brunkow, Pottawatomie County farmer and rancherI don’t know about you, but spring is here and I am ready for it. After a cold winter, there is nothing better than the sun on your face that first warm spring day. That same sunshine brings new growth, and we can see our pastures greening up. At first, the blades of grass barely poke through the ground, but soon with a little bit of sunshine and (hopefully) some water the grass grows at an amazing rate. The growth is incredible and what I find more fascinating is it happens year after year. Fall and winter comes and the top growth dies off only to come back as new growth the next year. Why? The secret is in the roots, the grassroots. Just like the prairie, Kansas Farm Bureau relies on grassroots to make our organization strong and resilient. They are the source of everything that happens even though they may not always be very visible. Our grassroots are what anchor us in the ground and give the organization a strong footing. Our grassroots run deep; they have been growing for over a century. Without our counties anchoring and supporting, the rest of the organization would not exist. Our deep roots and wide network are also what make us survive. When things are tough, we cover enough ground to help us to receive what we need to keep going. Just like grassroots bring in water and nutrients, our counties supply the organization with new ideas, hard work and volunteers. In turn, the leaves provide the plant with energy. The Kansas Farm Bureau provides advocacy, support and education back to the counties. Those grassroots are what makes Farm Bureau such a great organization. It is the fact that each county has its own, autonomous association, then each state is its own entity and the American Farm Bureau Federation exists not because of the states but the counties in each state. Just like the grass plant, nothing else would exist without the county level organizations. All policy and decisions ultimately are made at the county level. Every leader started out as a member in their home county. Every policy in our state and national policy book started out as an idea at the county level and worked its way through the system. The most effective education, advocacy and community service all happen at the county level. That is why we can represent farmers and ranchers of all types of no matter how big or small their farms or ranches are. The depth and breadth of our roots is what makes us different from every other agricultural organization and we should be very proud of that. Yes, everyone sees the green grass growing above ground but that green grass exists because of its roots, and I don’t know about you but I am awfully proud of my grassroots. "Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.&nbsp;&nbsp;Copyright © 2023 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.<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;

Insight: From the Ground Up

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A motion will be on the Hutchinson City Council agenda Tuesday to put the 30th and Lucille intersection back as it was before August of 2019, with no traffic signal, but Mayor Jon Richardson still wants to hear from his fellow council members as they meet Tuesday.

"I'm sure there will be a lot of discussion about it and clarity in regards to what a positive vote means and what a negative vote means on this agenda item," Richardson said. "Basically, we're going to make a decision as a council on if we are going to move forward and address it as a council or if we are going to leave it as is."

As phrased and placed on the agenda, a positive vote would be for as is, which means no traffic light. The council would have to vote no on the as is option to reopen the discussion, unless a member could bring a substitute motion that would be able to get a second and then be approved.

Richardson did not tip his hand on Monday as to how he would vote. The fundamental question is which option will have three votes to pass.&nbsp;

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — A motion will be on the Hutchinson City Council agenda Tuesday to put the 30th and Lucille intersection back as it was before August of 2019, with no traffic signal, but Mayor Jon Richardson still wants to hear from his fellow council members as they meet Tuesday."I'm sure there will be a lot of discussion about it and clarity in regards to what a positive vote means and what a negative vote means on this agenda item," Richardson said. "Basically, we're going to make a decision as a council on if we are going to move forward and address it as a council or if we are going to leave it as is."As phrased and placed on the agenda, a positive vote would be for as is, which means no traffic light. The council would have to vote no on the as is option to reopen the discussion, unless a member could bring a substitute motion that would be able to get a second and then be approved.Richardson did not tip his hand on Monday as to how he would vote. The fundamental question is which option will have three votes to pass.&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;

30th and Lucille decision not clear going into Tuesday meeting

Massive ranch is for sale for $16.7 million

By CINDIY GONZALEZ <a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2023/04/03/dumbbell-in-nebraska-sandhills-gains-spotlight-with-sheer-size-storied-past/">Nebraska Examiner</a>

LINCOLN — It’s a $16.7 million ranch story sure to stir some nostalgic memories in the Sandhills of Nebraska.

But even if you’re not from the area, a property called Dumbbell has got to pique curiosity.

The Dumbbell Ranch, which spans a 
whopping 15,500 acres, mostly in Cherry County, is attracting attention 
as it now is up for sale&nbsp; — poised to separate from the family that has 
owned it for more than a century.&nbsp;

The rationale behind that break may 
sound familiar: The younger generation has more pressing interests than 
to oversee the Hyannis area operation.&nbsp;

“They don’t want to ranch, and I’m 
really grateful they were honest with me,” Anne Anderson Bennett said of
 her daughters Margaret and Leatha, who are in their 20s.

Bennett’s only sibling, Gordon 
Anderson, is a “computer guru” who loves his life in Colorado. Their 
parents have passed. At 57, Bennett, divorced for 17 years, is preparing
 to get married again.

“It just really was the right time,” she said of selling.

A less common occurrence, says 
Valentine area broker Mark Johnson of Hall and Hall, is a place like the
 Dumbbell hitting the market.

Johnson, whose business is selling 
ranches, said the property stands out for various reasons, including a 
precious natural resource, water. It sits atop the Ogallala Aquifer, 
which creates shallow lakes and sub-irrigated meadows that he said are 
known to be the headwaters for the Middle Loup River.

“This one has a deeper stamp,” 
Johnson said, noting the ranch’s storied past, its artesian wells, 27 
windmills, eight solar wells, rangeland and watering sites for 
livestock.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680554659570.png" alt="The Dumbbell Ranch spans about 15,500 acres, mostly in Nebraska’s Cherry County, known as the nation’s “top cow county.” It is for sale, which means it will have owners outside the Anderson family for first time in over a century. (Courtesy of Hall and Hall)" />
 <figcaption>The Dumbbell Ranch spans about 15,500 acres, mostly in Nebraska’s Cherry County, known as the nation’s “top cow county.” It is for sale, which means it will have owners outside the Anderson family for first time in over a century. (Courtesy of Hall and Hall)</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Massive ranch is for sale for $16.7 million</h2>By CINDIY GONZALEZ <a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2023/04/03/dumbbell-in-nebraska-sandhills-gains-spotlight-with-sheer-size-storied-past/">Nebraska Examiner</a>LINCOLN — It’s a $16.7 million ranch story sure to stir some nostalgic memories in the Sandhills of Nebraska.But even if you’re not from the area, a property called Dumbbell has got to pique curiosity.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680554762652.jpeg" alt="Native range and meadows used by livestock and wildlife habitat cover the ranch. (Courtesy of Hall and Hall)" />
 <figcaption>Native range and meadows used by livestock and wildlife habitat cover the ranch. (Courtesy of Hall and Hall)</figcaption>
 </figure>The Dumbbell Ranch, which spans a 
whopping 15,500 acres, mostly in Cherry County, is attracting attention 
as it now is up for sale&nbsp; — poised to separate from the family that has 
owned it for more than a century.&nbsp;The rationale behind that break may 
sound familiar: The younger generation has more pressing interests than 
to oversee the Hyannis area operation.&nbsp;“They don’t want to ranch, and I’m 
really grateful they were honest with me,” Anne Anderson Bennett said of
 her daughters Margaret and Leatha, who are in their 20s.Bennett’s only sibling, Gordon 
Anderson, is a “computer guru” who loves his life in Colorado. Their 
parents have passed. At 57, Bennett, divorced for 17 years, is preparing
 to get married again.“It just really was the right time,” she said of selling.A less common occurrence, says 
Valentine area broker Mark Johnson of Hall and Hall, is a place like the
 Dumbbell hitting the market.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680554815794.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>Johnson, whose business is selling 
ranches, said the property stands out for various reasons, including a 
precious natural resource, water. It sits atop the Ogallala Aquifer, 
which creates shallow lakes and sub-irrigated meadows that he said are 
known to be the headwaters for the Middle Loup River.“This one has a deeper stamp,” 
Johnson said, noting the ranch’s storied past, its artesian wells, 27 
windmills, eight solar wells, rangeland and watering sites for 
livestock.He called the Dumbbell — historically
 a 900-head cow/calf operation that’s in the nation’s “top cow county”— 
one of the founding ranches of the Nebraska Sandhills.Anne’s great-grandfather Gustaf Anderson, an orphaned Swedish immigrant, acquired the area in 1913.As the history goes, pieced together 
from family and various other sources, the Dumbbell headquarters was 
established in 1887 by Dr. A.J. Plumer, who had hoped the railroad would
 be built through the valley.He and his wife, Anna, a nurse, constructed a “white mansion” structure to serve as a maternity hospital.&nbsp;Lore has it that Plumer accidentally 
slammed a hammer on his thumb while building the hospital, exclaiming 
“Only a dumbbell would do that.”Hence, the Dumbbell name.Plumer expanded a cattle operation 
before moving and selling the ranch in 1906. In 1913, Gustaf Anderson 
became sole owner of a property that would grow to about 52,000 acres.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680554852926.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>Anderson would make the trip from Red
 Oak, Iowa, to the Dumbbell Ranch at least a dozen times a year by train
 or vehicle —&nbsp; a trip that each generation of Andersons has made over 
the decades.Three children of Gustaf and his 
wife, Janie, later split the ranch into sections and called them 
Pitchfork, 3 Circles and Dumbbell.&nbsp;Son Gordon got the Dumbbell and eventually passed it to son Gerald, who then left it to Anne and her brother.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680554880289.jpeg" alt="(Courtesy of Hall and Hall, Anderson family)" />
 <figcaption>(Courtesy of Hall and Hall, Anderson family)</figcaption>
 </figure>Anne said she has worked the past 
three decades with her dad on the business, traveling as often as she 
could to the ranch. “We love it so much, we’ve been able to make it 
work.”She lauded the lineup of managers who
 over the generations lived at the site, maintained the operation and 
became engaged in the community.&nbsp;“They are the ones that live there and have boots on the ground,” she said.Her dad died in 2016; her mom passed in 2021.The ranch has received local suitors, as well as interest and visitors from other states, since Johnson<a target="_blank" href="https://hallhall.com/property-for-sale/nebraska/dumbbell-ranch/a095d00002U10JQ/"> started marketing</a> it about a week ago, he said.Anne said her family is proud to have
 diversified the operation, which includes the Flying A Cattle Company, 
without forsaking the native rangeland. The family feels blessed, she 
said, to “be a small part of the unique Sandhills ecosystem and 
community.”“It’s dear to our hearts,” said Anne. “We love the Sandhills. Our family loves ranching. It’s time to move on.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680554917938.png" alt="The Dumbbell Ranch in the Sandhills of Nebraska. (Courtesy of Hall and Hall)" />
 <figcaption>The Dumbbell Ranch in the Sandhills of Nebraska. (Courtesy of Hall and Hall)</figcaption>
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