HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On the anniversary of Pearl Harbor in 2001, a coffee group made up of men from the Hutchinson community signed an agreement at the restaurant in First National Bank. Each member who signed the document served in the military one way or another.&nbsp;

The agreement said that the last surviving member of the group would receive two bottles of champagne. That group member is Dick Hamilton who resides at the Collier Assisted Living Facility of Wesley Towers in Hutchinson. Hamilton is 99 years old.&nbsp;

"Well I'm kind of surprised that I'm the last one and sorry the rest of those guys aren't around, but that's life," Hamilton said.&nbsp;

Bill Small, whose father in-law Clarence Mollett signed the document as well, helped Wesley Towers staff plan a celebration for Hamilton at Collier on Friday afternoon. Residents and staff members were present to drink champagne and eat a spread of light snacks.&nbsp;

"We are not a coffee group, we are the table of knowledge," Small said to those in attendance while quoting his father-in law. "Whenever there would be a problem in the community, 15 people would come up with a solution to the problem and they all knew their solution was the right one so the table of knowledge continued for years into a group of friends."&nbsp;

Small said he had a discussion several years ago with Nation Meyer, Chairman of the board for First National Bank, that he would keep track of who was still alive on the list. Meyer was also present for the signing 22 years ago.

Small told Meyer that the significance of military veterans making a life-long pact to one another on a sacred day in U.S. History meant a lot to him as well. Both of Small's parents survived Pearl Harbor so he said he considers it lucky that he's alive today.&nbsp;

"Every person who signed this list, whether they were in full action in the South Pacific or in Germany, everyone who signed was a hero," Small said.&nbsp;

Hamilton said he remembers his group of friends quite often. Occupations from the group of 10 a.m. coffee drinkers consisted of businessmen, a doctor and community leaders. 

Hamilton was a retired businessman from Consolidated Manufacturing at the time of the signing. He worked there for 40 years and was CEO and President of the company for the last 14 years of his career.&nbsp;

"So we all signed it and I'd really forgotten about it, but Bill Small came in and told me about it and I kind of remembered doing that and I looked at the names of all those guys and they were guys I used to drink coffee with," Hamilton said. "There were more. Those were just the guys that were there that day."&nbsp;

Originally from Newton, Hamilton moved to Hutchinson in 1938 when he was 14 years old. He decided to enter into the service after high school and joined the Navy Air Corps. He served for about 2.5 years during WWII.&nbsp;

Hamilton said while he was stationed in the San Francisco Bay Area, they loaded Hellcat jets on the carrier and were a given a weeks worth of leave. While Hamilton was on leave, the United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, which ended the war.&nbsp;

"So, when I got back from leave we took the planes back off the carrier and then we stayed there until we got discharged," Hamilton said.&nbsp;&nbsp;After being discharged from the military, Hamilton attended the University of Kansas and graduated with a degree in Business Industrial Management. A year before he graduated from KU, Hamilton got married.&nbsp;

During the celebration Friday, Hamilton was presented the signed agreement of he and all his friends and a three frame set of photos of the coffee group over the years.&nbsp;

"We gotta find somewhere to put them," Hamilton said with a smile.&nbsp;

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<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694917478351.jpeg" alt="Dick Hamilton is the last surviving member of a group of Hutchinson leaders who also served in the military. He toasted his friends at an event Friday at Wesley Towers. Photo by Emmie Boese." />
 <figcaption>Dick Hamilton is the last surviving member of a group of Hutchinson leaders who also served in the military. He toasted his friends at an event Friday at Wesley Towers. Photo by Emmie Boese.</figcaption>
 </figure>EMMIE BOESE Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — On the anniversary of Pearl Harbor in 2001, a coffee group made up of men from the Hutchinson community signed an agreement at the restaurant in First National Bank. Each member who signed the document served in the military one way or another.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694917368177.jpeg" alt="Signed pact from December 2001-Photo by Emmie Boese" />
 <figcaption>Signed pact from December 2001-Photo by Emmie Boese</figcaption>
 </figure>The agreement said that the last surviving member of the group would receive two bottles of champagne. That group member is Dick Hamilton who resides at the Collier Assisted Living Facility of Wesley Towers in Hutchinson. Hamilton is 99 years old.&nbsp;"Well I'm kind of surprised that I'm the last one and sorry the rest of those guys aren't around, but that's life," Hamilton said.&nbsp;Bill Small, whose father in-law Clarence Mollett signed the document as well, helped Wesley Towers staff plan a celebration for Hamilton at Collier on Friday afternoon. Residents and staff members were present to drink champagne and eat a spread of light snacks.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694917872146.jpeg" alt="Bill Small organized the event for Dick Hamilton at Wesley Towers to commemorate the group that included his father-in-law. Photo by Emmie Boese." />
 <figcaption>Bill Small organized the event for Dick Hamilton at Wesley Towers to commemorate the group that included his father-in-law. Photo by Emmie Boese.</figcaption>
 </figure>"We are not a coffee group, we are the table of knowledge," Small said to those in attendance while quoting his father-in law. "Whenever there would be a problem in the community, 15 people would come up with a solution to the problem and they all knew their solution was the right one so the table of knowledge continued for years into a group of friends."&nbsp;Small said he had a discussion several years ago with Nation Meyer, Chairman of the board for First National Bank, that he would keep track of who was still alive on the list. Meyer was also present for the signing 22 years ago.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694917779486.jpeg" alt="Dick Hamilton toasts the memory of his friends at an event at Wesley Towers Friday, September 15, 2023. Photo by Emmie Boese." />
 <figcaption>Dick Hamilton toasts the memory of his friends at an event at Wesley Towers Friday, September 15, 2023. Photo by Emmie Boese.</figcaption>
 </figure>Small told Meyer that the significance of military veterans making a life-long pact to one another on a sacred day in U.S. History meant a lot to him as well. Both of Small's parents survived Pearl Harbor so he said he considers it lucky that he's alive today.&nbsp;"Every person who signed this list, whether they were in full action in the South Pacific or in Germany, everyone who signed was a hero," Small said.&nbsp;Hamilton said he remembers his group of friends quite often. Occupations from the group of 10 a.m. coffee drinkers consisted of businessmen, a doctor and community leaders. Hamilton was a retired businessman from Consolidated Manufacturing at the time of the signing. He worked there for 40 years and was CEO and President of the company for the last 14 years of his career.&nbsp;"So we all signed it and I'd really forgotten about it, but Bill Small came in and told me about it and I kind of remembered doing that and I looked at the names of all those guys and they were guys I used to drink coffee with," Hamilton said. "There were more. Those were just the guys that were there that day."&nbsp;Originally from Newton, Hamilton moved to Hutchinson in 1938 when he was 14 years old. He decided to enter into the service after high school and joined the Navy Air Corps. He served for about 2.5 years during WWII.&nbsp;Hamilton said while he was stationed in the San Francisco Bay Area, they loaded Hellcat jets on the carrier and were a given a weeks worth of leave. While Hamilton was on leave, the United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, which ended the war.&nbsp;"So, when I got back from leave we took the planes back off the carrier and then we stayed there until we got discharged," Hamilton said.&nbsp;&nbsp;After being discharged from the military, Hamilton attended the University of Kansas and graduated with a degree in Business Industrial Management. A year before he graduated from KU, Hamilton got married.&nbsp;During the celebration Friday, Hamilton was presented the signed agreement of he and all his friends and a three frame set of photos of the coffee group over the years.&nbsp;"We gotta find somewhere to put them," Hamilton said with a smile.&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app.&nbsp; <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;

World War II veteran toasts friends, remembers Hutch tradition

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Tom Thebault with North American Midway Entertainment spoke to the Kansas State Fair Board Saturday morning and thanked them for their hospitality.

"My dad bought a carnival when I was eight years old in 1973," Thebault told the board. "As an eight-year-old kid, I'm like, wow. That was 50 years ago. This has been our 50th anniversary. We had a fundraising jamboree for the OABA the other night. That was kind of the theme. It did very well and, as always, you guys were gracious to let us use the facility. We certainly appreciate that, because it works out perfect for us. It's the&nbsp;Outdoor Amusement Business Association. They represent all the carnivals, mostly carnivals in the country. It's a trade organization and their focus is really the items that matter to the carnivals, as far as survival. One of them is labor."

Fair General Manager Bryan Schulz explained that the Kansas State Fair is an OABA member.

"We have written letters to our Congressional delegation in favor of issues that have come up, if it's the&nbsp;H-2B, which is bringing in workers, or if it's other issues," Schulz said. "It's a very important part. Not every fair is a member of OABA. A couple of years ago, we received a free membership out of a balloon drop at IAFE, so we did that and we have continued on with it, because we really think it's a great thing for our fair and the industry as a whole. We appreciate all that they do and we appreciate you doing the fundraising. That was awesome."

In Kansas, the regulations are something that Thebault has become familiar with, even as all kinds of outdoor amusements in this state received much closer scrutiny in recent years following the death of Caleb Schwab at the Schlitterbahn waterpark in 2016.

"The state doesn't have ride inspectors, per se," Thebault said. "They require us to hire a third party, typically&nbsp;NAARSO inspectors. They will come in and inspect our show, usually prior to us coming here. Sometimes a couple rides get done at this location. They inspect, they provide us with an affidavit that the ride is safe and this is my signature and so on and that gets submitted to the state. Then they'll give us our compliance stickers. The State of Kansas does have an auditor. Her job is to kind of come in and make sure we're compliant on the paperwork side of things."

Thebault said that as long as the weekend stays dry, he expects them to make about what they have the last few years, which is around $1.8 million. They were about halfway there as of the latest numbers the board had before the start of business Saturday.

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 <figcaption>Kansas State Fair file photo-Nick Gosnell</figcaption>
 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Tom Thebault with North American Midway Entertainment spoke to the Kansas State Fair Board Saturday morning and thanked them for their hospitality."My dad bought a carnival when I was eight years old in 1973," Thebault told the board. "As an eight-year-old kid, I'm like, wow. That was 50 years ago. This has been our 50th anniversary. We had a fundraising jamboree for the OABA the other night. That was kind of the theme. It did very well and, as always, you guys were gracious to let us use the facility. We certainly appreciate that, because it works out perfect for us. It's the&nbsp;Outdoor Amusement Business Association. They represent all the carnivals, mostly carnivals in the country. It's a trade organization and their focus is really the items that matter to the carnivals, as far as survival. One of them is labor."Fair General Manager Bryan Schulz explained that the Kansas State Fair is an OABA member."We have written letters to our Congressional delegation in favor of issues that have come up, if it's the&nbsp;H-2B, which is bringing in workers, or if it's other issues," Schulz said. "It's a very important part. Not every fair is a member of OABA. A couple of years ago, we received a free membership out of a balloon drop at IAFE, so we did that and we have continued on with it, because we really think it's a great thing for our fair and the industry as a whole. We appreciate all that they do and we appreciate you doing the fundraising. That was awesome."In Kansas, the regulations are something that Thebault has become familiar with, even as all kinds of outdoor amusements in this state received much closer scrutiny in recent years following the death of Caleb Schwab at the Schlitterbahn waterpark in 2016."The state doesn't have ride inspectors, per se," Thebault said. "They require us to hire a third party, typically&nbsp;NAARSO inspectors. They will come in and inspect our show, usually prior to us coming here. Sometimes a couple rides get done at this location. They inspect, they provide us with an affidavit that the ride is safe and this is my signature and so on and that gets submitted to the state. Then they'll give us our compliance stickers. The State of Kansas does have an auditor. Her job is to kind of come in and make sure we're compliant on the paperwork side of things."Thebault said that as long as the weekend stays dry, he expects them to make about what they have the last few years, which is around $1.8 million. They were about halfway there as of the latest numbers the board had before the start of business Saturday.<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;

Carnival manager pleased with Kansas State Fair

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index decreased 0.6 of a point in August to 91.3, the 20th consecutive month below the 49-year average of 98.

"Our members on Main Street, inflation is their number one concern," said Dan Murray with NFIB Kansas. "We've talked a lot about filling their job requirements. Workforce continues to be an issue, but right now, inflation has kind of overtaken as their top priority and concern."

Twenty-three percent of small business owners reported that inflation was their single most important business problem, up two points from last month.

"Certainly, input costs are going up," Murray said. "We're starting to see inflationary impacts on the price of energy and fuel. Gas is ticking up. Of course, as we talked about recently, labor costs are increasing as employers are paying more to try to attract and retain qualified employees."

With the federal government coming down to the end of its fiscal year at the end of the month, Murray sees the big picture as important to keep in mind.

"The President and many federal politicians are currently in the mode of touting the Inflation Reduction Act that was passed," Murray said. "From our perspective, that act was more of a spending bill than it actually did anything to impact inflation. Government needs to rein in spending. We have a record debt, a record deficit, and it's only growing."

It appears at the moment that the government will likely have to pass a continuing resolution right before the deadline to keep from having a shutdown, rather than getting all the appropriation bills through the process of both houses on time.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index decreased 0.6 of a point in August to 91.3, the 20th consecutive month below the 49-year average of 98."Our members on Main Street, inflation is their number one concern," said Dan Murray with NFIB Kansas. "We've talked a lot about filling their job requirements. Workforce continues to be an issue, but right now, inflation has kind of overtaken as their top priority and concern."Twenty-three percent of small business owners reported that inflation was their single most important business problem, up two points from last month."Certainly, input costs are going up," Murray said. "We're starting to see inflationary impacts on the price of energy and fuel. Gas is ticking up. Of course, as we talked about recently, labor costs are increasing as employers are paying more to try to attract and retain qualified employees."With the federal government coming down to the end of its fiscal year at the end of the month, Murray sees the big picture as important to keep in mind."The President and many federal politicians are currently in the mode of touting the Inflation Reduction Act that was passed," Murray said. "From our perspective, that act was more of a spending bill than it actually did anything to impact inflation. Government needs to rein in spending. We have a record debt, a record deficit, and it's only growing."It appears at the moment that the government will likely have to pass a continuing resolution right before the deadline to keep from having a shutdown, rather than getting all the appropriation bills through the process of both houses on time.<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;

NFIB members still concerned about inflation

Kansas Department of Wildlife &amp; Parks | Eisenhower Building

Butter Sculpture sponsored by Southwest Dairy Farmers | Pride of Kansas

FFA/4H Exhibit Displays | 4H Centennial Hall, Kansas Showcase

Competitive Exhibits Displays | Oz Gallery, Domestic Arts Building, Lake Talbott East, Lake Talbott West, Pride of Kansas Building

Reno County Community Quilt | Domestic Arts Building

Open Pigeons / Poultry Display | Poultry Building

8:00 AM Dairy Goat Show | Sheep, Swine and Goat Building

8:00 AM Wild Horse Youth Mustang Challenge | Expo Center

8:30 AM Kansas State Fair Outdoor Auto Show | Administration Building Parking Lot

9:00 AM Artistic Drawing Demo | Oz Gallery

9:00 AM Explore Kansas Festival | Oz Gallery

9:00 AM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing&nbsp;Center

9:30 AM Rub-A-Dub-Dub, What’s in the Tub? Grab Some Grub | FFA Agricultural Exhibit Area

10:00 AM Dr. Goddard’s Lab | Education Center

10:00 AM Honey Demo | Pride of Kansas Building

10:00 AM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center

10:00 AM Sunflower Woodworkers Demo | Oz&nbsp;Gallery

11:00 AM Chainsaw Woodcarvers | Lake Talbott

11:00 AM Dr. Goddard’s Lab | Education Center


11:00 AM Glenda and Mike’s Magic and Ventriloquism Show | Lowen

11:00 AM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing&nbsp;Center

11:30 AM Rub-A-Dub-Dub, What’s in the Tub? Grab Some Grub | FFA Agricultural Exhibit Area

12:00 PM Kenny Ahern - Family Variety Theatre | Family Variety Theatre

12:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing&nbsp;Center

12:00 PM Open Market Beef Show | Prairie Pavilion

12:00 PM Pronto Pup Eating Contest | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena

12:00 PM Dr. Goddard's Lab | Education Center

1:00 PM Chainsaw Woodcarvers | Lake Talbott

1:00 PM Heartland Revival | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott

1:00 PM Ron Diamond Hypnotist | Peoples&nbsp;Bank and Trust Arena

1:30 PM AUSA Kansas Arm Wrestling Championships “The Event” | Capper Building

2:00 PM 4Given | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena

2:00 PM Dr. Goddard’s Lab | Education Center

2:00 PM Heartland Revival | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott

2:00 PM IFLIP | Gottschalk Park &amp; Stage

2:00 PM Kenny Ahern - Family Variety Theatre | Family Variety Theatre

2:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center

2:00 PM Rub-A-Dub-Dub, What’s in the Tub? Grab Some Grub | FFA Agricultural Exhibit Area

3:00 PM Chainsaw Woodcarvers | Lake Talbott

3:00 PM Mixed Gravel Band | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott

3:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center

3:00 PM Ron Diamond Hypnotist | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena

4:00 PM IFLIP | Gottschalk Park &amp; Stage

4:00 PM Kenny Ahern - Family Variety Theatre | Family Variety Theatre

4:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center

4:00 PM All-Star Monster Trucks | Nex-Tech Grandstand

5:00 PM Chainsaw Woodcarvers | Lake Talbott

5:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing&nbsp;Center

6:00 PM IFLIP | Gottschalk Park &amp; Stage

6:30 PM Rub-A-Dub-Dub, What’s in the Tub? Grab Some Grub | FFA Agricultural Exhibit Area 

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 </figure>DAILY EVENTSWood Carving Demo | Oz GalleryLlama Exhibit | DairylandKansas Department of Wildlife &amp; Parks | Eisenhower BuildingButter Sculpture sponsored by Southwest Dairy Farmers | Pride of KansasAgriland | Pride of KansasFFA/4H Exhibit Displays | 4H Centennial Hall, Kansas ShowcaseCompetitive Exhibits Displays | Oz Gallery, Domestic Arts Building, Lake Talbott East, Lake Talbott West, Pride of Kansas BuildingKDHE Mobile Lab | 509 Bison Blvd.Reno County Community Quilt | Domestic Arts BuildingOpen Pigeons / Poultry Display | Poultry BuildingOpen Rabbit Display | Rabbit Building8:00 AM Dairy Goat Show | Sheep, Swine and Goat Building8:00 AM Llama Show | Expo II8:00 AM Wild Horse Youth Mustang Challenge | Expo Center8:30 AM Kansas State Fair Outdoor Auto Show | Administration Building Parking Lot9:00 AM Artistic Drawing Demo | Oz Gallery9:00 AM Explore Kansas Festival | Oz Gallery9:00 AM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing&nbsp;Center9:30 AM Rub-A-Dub-Dub, What’s in the Tub? Grab Some Grub | FFA Agricultural Exhibit Area10:00 AM Dr. Goddard’s Lab | Education Center10:00 AM Honey Demo | Pride of Kansas Building10:00 AM Milking Parlor Demo | Dairyland10:00 AM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center10:00 AM Sunflower Woodworkers Demo | Oz&nbsp;Gallery11:00 AM Chainsaw Woodcarvers | Lake Talbott11:00 AM Dr. Goddard’s Lab | Education Center
11:00 AM Glenda and Mike’s Magic and Ventriloquism Show | LowenCorporation Stage at Lake Talbott11:00 AM Milking Parlor Demo | Dairyland11:00 AM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing&nbsp;Center11:30 AM Rub-A-Dub-Dub, What’s in the Tub? Grab Some Grub | FFA Agricultural Exhibit Area12:00 PM Kenny Ahern - Family Variety Theatre | Family Variety Theatre12:00 PM Milking Parlor Demo | Dairyland12:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing&nbsp;Center12:00 PM Open Market Beef Show | Prairie Pavilion12:00 PM Pronto Pup Eating Contest | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena12:00 PM Dr. Goddard's Lab | Education Center1:00 PM Chainsaw Woodcarvers | Lake Talbott1:00 PM Heartland Revival | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott1:00 PM Milking Parlor Demo | Dairyland1:00 PM Ron Diamond Hypnotist | Peoples&nbsp;Bank and Trust Arena1:30 PM AUSA Kansas Arm Wrestling Championships “The Event” | Capper Building2:00 PM 4Given | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena2:00 PM Dr. Goddard’s Lab | Education Center2:00 PM Heartland Revival | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott2:00 PM IFLIP | Gottschalk Park &amp; Stage2:00 PM Kenny Ahern - Family Variety Theatre | Family Variety Theatre2:00 PM Milking Parlor Demo | Dairyland2:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center2:00 PM Rub-A-Dub-Dub, What’s in the Tub? Grab Some Grub | FFA Agricultural Exhibit Area3:00 PM Chainsaw Woodcarvers | Lake Talbott3:00 PM Mixed Gravel Band | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott3:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center3:00 PM Ron Diamond Hypnotist | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena4:00 PM IFLIP | Gottschalk Park &amp; Stage4:00 PM Kenny Ahern - Family Variety Theatre | Family Variety Theatre4:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center4:00 PM All-Star Monster Trucks | Nex-Tech Grandstand5:00 PM Chainsaw Woodcarvers | Lake Talbott5:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing&nbsp;Center6:00 PM IFLIP | Gottschalk Park &amp; Stage6:00 PM Milking Parlor Demo | Dairyland6:30 PM Rub-A-Dub-Dub, What’s in the Tub? Grab Some Grub | FFA Agricultural Exhibit Area

State Fair Schedule: Sunday, September 17, 2023

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;

9/17/2023 3:04 AM-Toni	Marie Guerrero-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction)

9/17/2023 1:22 AM-Adrian	Alexander Dimond-DUI; Misdemeanor; Possess, Consume, Purchase Alcoholic Liquor/CMB by 18-20 YOA; 1st Conviction

9/17/2023 12:14 AM-Donna	Kay Price-DUI; 1st conv; blood or breath .08 or higher

9/16/2023 11:10 PM-Clarence	Eugene Kennedy-Failure to Appear&nbsp;

9/16/2023 8:48 PM-Vincente Aguilar-DUI; 1st conv; incapable of safely driving; Operate a MV w/o a valid license; Alcohol; Illegal Transportation of Alcoholic Beverage

9/16/2023 7:29 PM-Phillip	Aaron Michael Kern-Failure to Appear

9/16/2023 5:02 PM-Lonnie	Earl Averett-Viol protection order; Abuse order

9/16/2023 2:54 PM-Tyson	William Ray Bishop-Disorderly Conduct; Brawling or fighting

9/16/2023 2:41 PM-William	Ray Bishop-Disorderly Conduct; Brawling or fighting

9/16/2023 1:34 PM-Marcus	William Ray Bishop-Failure to Appear; Disorderly Conduct; Brawling or fighting; Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose, Misd case, Execution of Misd Warrant

9/16/2023 8:17 AM-Roger	Dean Allen Sr.-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv

9/16/2023 8:05 AM-Brent	Cole Billinger-Failure to Appear

9/16/2023 6:19 AM-Jase	Eugene Anderson-DUI; 1st conv; incapable of safely driving; Possess, Consume, Purchase Alcoholic Liquor/CMB by 18-20 YOA; 1st Conviction

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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;9/17/2023 3:04 AM-Toni	Marie Guerrero-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction)9/17/2023 1:22 AM-Adrian	Alexander Dimond-DUI; Misdemeanor; Possess, Consume, Purchase Alcoholic Liquor/CMB by 18-20 YOA; 1st Conviction9/17/2023 12:14 AM-Donna	Kay Price-DUI; 1st conv; blood or breath .08 or higher9/16/2023 11:10 PM-Clarence	Eugene Kennedy-Failure to Appear&nbsp;9/16/2023 8:48 PM-Vincente Aguilar-DUI; 1st conv; incapable of safely driving; Operate a MV w/o a valid license; Alcohol; Illegal Transportation of Alcoholic Beverage9/16/2023 7:29 PM-Phillip	Aaron Michael Kern-Failure to Appear9/16/2023 5:02 PM-Lonnie	Earl Averett-Viol protection order; Abuse order9/16/2023 2:54 PM-Tyson	William Ray Bishop-Disorderly Conduct; Brawling or fighting9/16/2023 2:41 PM-William	Ray Bishop-Disorderly Conduct; Brawling or fighting9/16/2023 1:34 PM-Marcus	William Ray Bishop-Failure to Appear; Disorderly Conduct; Brawling or fighting; Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose, Misd case, Execution of Misd Warrant9/16/2023 8:17 AM-Roger	Dean Allen Sr.-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv9/16/2023 8:05 AM-Brent	Cole Billinger-Failure to Appear9/16/2023 6:19 AM-Jase	Eugene Anderson-DUI; 1st conv; incapable of safely driving; Possess, Consume, Purchase Alcoholic Liquor/CMB by 18-20 YOA; 1st Conviction

Daily Bookings

INMAN, Kan. — According to the McPherson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded Saturday to the Inman Motocross track for a report of three deceased persons in a camper. 

 Members of the Inman Fire Dept. and McPherson EMS arrived on scene and made confirmation that the three people were deceased.

The deaths are being investigated by the Sheriff's Office with the assistance of the Inman Police Dept. 

The identity of the victims is being withheld pending notification of family. Further details of the investigation will be released at a later time.

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 </figure>INMAN, Kan. — According to the McPherson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded Saturday to the Inman Motocross track for a report of three deceased persons in a camper. Members of the Inman Fire Dept. and McPherson EMS arrived on scene and made confirmation that the three people were deceased.The deaths are being investigated by the Sheriff's Office with the assistance of the Inman Police Dept. The identity of the victims is being withheld pending notification of family. Further details of the investigation will be released at a later time.<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;

Three found dead in McPherson County Saturday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs 2023 Super Bowl championship, the Kansas State Fair celebrated Kansas Lottery Chiefs Red Friday for Chiefs fans Sept. 15.&nbsp;

The Lombardi Trophy from the Chiefs win in Super Bowl LVII in February was displayed in the House of Capper for fans to take photos with. Fair General Manager Bryan Schulz estimated the crowd that took pictures with the trophy at around 2000.

Next to the Lair-Steckline Interactive Fountain, Chiefs mascot KC Wolf danced to the beat of the Chiefs Rumble drumline and took photos with families and children.&nbsp;

The drumline is made up of 28 drummers. Four of the Rumble's members played for fans throughout the fairgrounds on Friday.&nbsp;

The Kansas Lottery Chiefs Red Friday celebration closed with a free concert from Blane Howard at Peoples Bank and Trust Arena Friday night. Howard is a lifelong Chiefs fan and is well known for his two hype songs Run it Back and Take it Back that he wrote for the Chiefs during their playoff runs.

More information about Blane Howard is available at <a href="https://www.kansasstatefair.com/events/2023/blane-howard">kansasstatefair.com</a> and<a href="https://blanehoward.com/"> blanehoward.com.&nbsp;</a>

The Chiefs take the field on the road Sunday at noon against the Jacksonville Jaguars. You can hear that game on KWBW 1450 AM/98.5 FM.

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<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694886292101.jpeg" alt="Super Bowl LVII Lombardi Trophy-Photo by Emmie Boese" />
 <figcaption>Super Bowl LVII Lombardi Trophy-Photo by Emmie Boese</figcaption>
 </figure>EMMIE BOESE Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — In celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs 2023 Super Bowl championship, the Kansas State Fair celebrated Kansas Lottery Chiefs Red Friday for Chiefs fans Sept. 15.&nbsp;The Lombardi Trophy from the Chiefs win in Super Bowl LVII in February was displayed in the House of Capper for fans to take photos with. Fair General Manager Bryan Schulz estimated the crowd that took pictures with the trophy at around 2000.Next to the Lair-Steckline Interactive Fountain, Chiefs mascot KC Wolf danced to the beat of the Chiefs Rumble drumline and took photos with families and children.&nbsp;The drumline is made up of 28 drummers. Four of the Rumble's members played for fans throughout the fairgrounds on Friday.&nbsp;The Kansas Lottery Chiefs Red Friday celebration closed with a free concert from Blane Howard at Peoples Bank and Trust Arena Friday night. Howard is a lifelong Chiefs fan and is well known for his two hype songs Run it Back and Take it Back that he wrote for the Chiefs during their playoff runs.More information about Blane Howard is available at <a href="https://www.kansasstatefair.com/events/2023/blane-howard">kansasstatefair.com</a> and<a href="https://blanehoward.com/"> blanehoward.com.&nbsp;</a>The Chiefs take the field on the road Sunday at noon against the Jacksonville Jaguars. You can hear that game on KWBW 1450 AM/98.5 FM.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app.&nbsp; <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;

Kansas Lottery Chiefs Red Friday a success

STAFFORD COUNTY—The Environmental Protection Agency continues to monitor and work at the scene of an oil discharge in central Kansas.

On September 12, the Kansas Corporation Commission notified the Environmental Protection Agency of the oil discharge to Rattlesnake Creek in Stafford County, according to Ben Washburn, Public Affairs Officer for EPA Region 7.&nbsp;

On Friday, small amounts of oil were observed up to 4 miles downstream of the spill location, according to Washburn.

 The responsible party initially reported 90,000 gallons of brine, salt water generated during oil production, spilled from a disposal well line that transects Rattlesnake creek approximately 0.25 mile east of NE 90th Avenue.

The brine contained an estimated 600 to 700 gallons of oil. An EPA On-Scene Coordinator mobilized to the response on Tuesday evening.

The EPA On Scene Coordinator is working with state and local responders. They performed a&nbsp; reconnaissance of Rattlesnake Creek, and observed responsible party containment and recovery operations. 

There have been no observed impacts within the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge. 

The responsible party placed a boom along Rattlesnake Creek to prevent further oil migration. 

The disposal well line that was the source of the spill has been isolated and is no longer actively leaking, according to the EPA.

As of Wednesday, responsible party contractors had recovered approximately 160 barrels (6,720 gallons) of mostly brine to date. The responsible party contractors are continuing oil containment and recovery operations under EPA oversight.

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<figure>
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 </figure>STAFFORD COUNTY—The Environmental Protection Agency continues to monitor and work at the scene of an oil discharge in central Kansas.On September 12, the Kansas Corporation Commission notified the Environmental Protection Agency of the oil discharge to Rattlesnake Creek in Stafford County, according to Ben Washburn, Public Affairs Officer for EPA Region 7.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694866053941.png" alt="On Friday, small amounts of oil were observed up to 4 miles downstream of the spill location-Photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>On Friday, small amounts of oil were observed up to 4 miles downstream of the spill location-Photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>On Friday, small amounts of oil were observed up to 4 miles downstream of the spill location, according to Washburn. The responsible party initially reported 90,000 gallons of brine, salt water generated during oil production, spilled from a disposal well line that transects Rattlesnake creek approximately 0.25 mile east of NE 90th Avenue.The brine contained an estimated 600 to 700 gallons of oil. An EPA On-Scene Coordinator mobilized to the response on Tuesday evening.The EPA On Scene Coordinator is working with state and local responders. They performed a&nbsp; reconnaissance of Rattlesnake Creek, and observed responsible party containment and recovery operations. There have been no observed impacts within the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge. The responsible party placed a boom along Rattlesnake Creek to prevent further oil migration. The disposal well line that was the source of the spill has been isolated and is no longer actively leaking, according to the EPA.As of Wednesday, responsible party contractors had recovered approximately 160 barrels (6,720 gallons) of mostly brine to date. The responsible party contractors are continuing oil containment and recovery operations under EPA oversight.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app.&nbsp; <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;

Work continues to clean oil spill in Quivira National Wildlife Refuge

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Three pedestrians were hurt when they were struck by a vehicle at the Kansas State Fair Friday night.

According to the Kansas Highway Patrol report, a 2008 Chevy Aveo driven by 22-year-old Dylan E A Shelton of Hutchinson was eastbound on State Fair Road between Gates 5 and 6, where pedestrians were in the roadway. 

The Aveo struck two adults, 62-year-old Michael D. Musick and 55-year-old Kristen M. Musick of Hutchinson. A juvenile was also struck. 

The adult victims were taken to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center with suspected serious injuries, information on the juvenile victim's condition is protected data and not provided in the report. 

Shelton was not hurt and was properly restrained, according to the report.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Three pedestrians were hurt when they were struck by a vehicle at the Kansas State Fair Friday night.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol report, a 2008 Chevy Aveo driven by 22-year-old Dylan E A Shelton of Hutchinson was eastbound on State Fair Road between Gates 5 and 6, where pedestrians were in the roadway. The Aveo struck two adults, 62-year-old Michael D. Musick and 55-year-old Kristen M. Musick of Hutchinson. A juvenile was also struck. The adult victims were taken to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center with suspected serious injuries, information on the juvenile victim's condition is protected data and not provided in the report. Shelton was not hurt and was properly restrained, according to the report.<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;

Three pedestrians hurt in accident at Kansas State Fair

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Allen Samuels CDJR Teacher of the Month for September is Zaelynn Foth, a 4th Grade teacher from Haven Grade School. Foth likes the level she teaches now.

"I feel like I get to see a lot of different personalities and see how they can work together, things like that," Foth said. "I enjoy being able to have real conversations with them. I taught first grade my first year and they are a little older, so I can have more real conversations with them, and I can kind of joke around with them, things like that."

Foth knows that the losses of COVID are still here for her class.

"I feel like there's some growth that needs to be made academically from missing some in person time, as well as relationship building, kind of missing those fundamental years," Foth said. "In 1st and 2nd grade they learn to have conversations with people and interact. Some of those social skills, I would say, sometimes are lacking, because of missing some fundamental time in the classroom."

Like many previous winners, it's seeing that knowledge that you have tried so hard to get kids to pick up come back from them that is the fun part of the job.

"I love being with kids," Foth said. "It's the reason I went into teaching. I enjoy being around them and getting to get to know them more and more every day. I enjoy seeing them learn new things and be excited about learning, not always the case, you know? Not always is math the most exciting thing to learn, but I love to see the light bulb goes off when they learn something, or see the growth they make in what we're doing in class."

Foth's class received a pizza party from Pizza Hut and ice cream from Braum's since she won the teacher of the month.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694807047602.jpeg" alt="Zaelynn Foth is the September Allen Samuels CDJR Teacher of the Month." />
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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Allen Samuels CDJR Teacher of the Month for September is Zaelynn Foth, a 4th Grade teacher from Haven Grade School. Foth likes the level she teaches now.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694807006395.jpeg" alt="Zaelynn Foth's Fourth Grade Class at Haven Grade School-Photo by Ashley Weve" />
 <figcaption>Zaelynn Foth's Fourth Grade Class at Haven Grade School-Photo by Ashley Weve</figcaption>
 </figure>"I feel like I get to see a lot of different personalities and see how they can work together, things like that," Foth said. "I enjoy being able to have real conversations with them. I taught first grade my first year and they are a little older, so I can have more real conversations with them, and I can kind of joke around with them, things like that."Foth knows that the losses of COVID are still here for her class."I feel like there's some growth that needs to be made academically from missing some in person time, as well as relationship building, kind of missing those fundamental years," Foth said. "In 1st and 2nd grade they learn to have conversations with people and interact. Some of those social skills, I would say, sometimes are lacking, because of missing some fundamental time in the classroom."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694806970611.jpeg" alt="Chris Schul from Allen Samuels CDJR is with students from Zaelynn Foth's class at Haven Grade School-Photo by Ashley Weve" />
 <figcaption>Chris Schul from Allen Samuels CDJR is with students from Zaelynn Foth's class at Haven Grade School-Photo by Ashley Weve</figcaption>
 </figure>Like many previous winners, it's seeing that knowledge that you have tried so hard to get kids to pick up come back from them that is the fun part of the job."I love being with kids," Foth said. "It's the reason I went into teaching. I enjoy being around them and getting to get to know them more and more every day. I enjoy seeing them learn new things and be excited about learning, not always the case, you know? Not always is math the most exciting thing to learn, but I love to see the light bulb goes off when they learn something, or see the growth they make in what we're doing in class."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694806900876.jpeg" alt="Students in Zaelynn Foth's class enjoy ice cream from Braum's-Photo by Ashley Weve" />
 <figcaption>Students in Zaelynn Foth's class enjoy ice cream from Braum's-Photo by Ashley Weve</figcaption>
 </figure>Foth's class received a pizza party from Pizza Hut and ice cream from Braum's since she won the teacher of the month.<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;

Teacher of the Month: For Foth, growth is the reward

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Matt Michener of City Beverage released the following statement to fairgoers wondering why they cannot get their favorite beer at the Kansas State Fair this year:

Hello Loyal Customers and Friends of our Community,

City Beverage appreciates your support and inquiry about the reason the most popular beers in Kansas are not at the Kansas State Fair this year (Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra and Busch Light). This was a State Fair vendor decision, not a decision of City Beverage Management or the Kansas State Fair Management. We understand fairgoers are being told the reason they do not have our products is because we will not deliver to the State Fair. This is untrue. City Beverage has provided daily service except for Sunday for the past two years at the fair. City Beverage is unwilling to deliver products to the State Fair vendors on Sunday as they have demanded. City Beverage Company believes family must come first and Sunday is a day many of our team members attend church and participate in family outings/gatherings. Ann Bush and I honor our colleagues and will always put the needs of our team members first. Therefore, we will not require unscheduled employees to work on Sunday.

City Beverage supports the Kansas State Fair and Kansas State Fair Foundation. We encourage our community to support the Kansas State Fair and Kansas State Fair Foundation, they are doing amazing work on all our behalf at the State Fair. The Kansas State Fair is a local jewel for the city of Hutchinson and the State Fairs outreach has a positive impact within all our local communities. City Beverage hopes to see you next year with the brands you are requesting at the State Fair!

&nbsp;Matt Michener City Beverage President

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Matt Michener of City Beverage released the following statement to fairgoers wondering why they cannot get their favorite beer at the Kansas State Fair this year:Hello Loyal Customers and Friends of our Community,City Beverage appreciates your support and inquiry about the reason the most popular beers in Kansas are not at the Kansas State Fair this year (Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra and Busch Light). This was a State Fair vendor decision, not a decision of City Beverage Management or the Kansas State Fair Management. We understand fairgoers are being told the reason they do not have our products is because we will not deliver to the State Fair. This is untrue. City Beverage has provided daily service except for Sunday for the past two years at the fair. City Beverage is unwilling to deliver products to the State Fair vendors on Sunday as they have demanded. City Beverage Company believes family must come first and Sunday is a day many of our team members attend church and participate in family outings/gatherings. Ann Bush and I honor our colleagues and will always put the needs of our team members first. Therefore, we will not require unscheduled employees to work on Sunday.City Beverage supports the Kansas State Fair and Kansas State Fair Foundation. We encourage our community to support the Kansas State Fair and Kansas State Fair Foundation, they are doing amazing work on all our behalf at the State Fair. The Kansas State Fair is a local jewel for the city of Hutchinson and the State Fairs outreach has a positive impact within all our local communities. City Beverage hopes to see you next year with the brands you are requesting at the State Fair!Thank you,&nbsp;Matt Michener City Beverage President<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 Police report stats from You Drink. You Drive. You Lose.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Have you been walking a road with someone who is experiencing mental illness or you yourself are battling? 

The Mary Magdalene House at 72o1 East 4th east of Hutchinson will be hosting a NAMI support group on Monday evenings through Oct. 30 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

No registration is needed. Refreshments will be served.

For more information contact NAMI Reno County at <a href="mailto:namirenocounty@namikansas.org">namirenocounty@namikansas.org</a> or call or text (785) 214-4488.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691426784915.png" alt="Mary Magdalene House" />
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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Have you been walking a road with someone who is experiencing mental illness or you yourself are battling? The Mary Magdalene House at 72o1 East 4th east of Hutchinson will be hosting a NAMI support group on Monday evenings through Oct. 30 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. No registration is needed. Refreshments will be served.For more information contact NAMI Reno County at <a href="mailto:namirenocounty@namikansas.org">namirenocounty@namikansas.org</a> or call or text (785) 214-4488.<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;

Mental illness peer and family group continues

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor David Toland was on the fairgrounds Thursday for the annual Governor's cookie jar competition.

Sarah Frye of Abilene was the winner of the competition and presented her jar to Toland at the Domestic Arts building.&nbsp; Contestants are required to decorate a themed cookie jar and fill it with a variety of cookies.&nbsp;

While visiting the fair this week, Toland said he is impressed with improvement that have been made to the fairgrounds, especially the renovation of the&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/56e22019-57fa-4fbd-9707-a7041e3cf0a0" target="_blank">House of Capper.&nbsp;</a>

"I love the House of Capper," said Toland. "High quality architecture there. It's a central gathering place. I was here Sunday night and was able to listen to a couple of brass quartets playing and so having a venue like that's centrally located that looks so good I think is part of how you have high quality experiences at the fair."

Toland also said that he's impressed with the number of opportunities the fair has for agriculture education and displays.&nbsp;

"Whether people have a background in agriculture or not, they come to the fair and you can see everything from a 233-pound pumpkin to a sow and little piglets that are 30 minutes old," Toland said. "I think it's important right now when you have a lot of kids in our country that don't know where their food comes from, that they are able to come here and have that exposure."

Toland also presented several related awards which included the Grand Champion Quilt Competition. This year's winner was Patty Nelson of Manhattan.&nbsp;

A full list of this year's exhibit winners is available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansasstatefair.com/p/competitions/competitive-exhibits---agriculture-creative--domesticcopy1-2020" target="_blank">kansasstatefair.com.&nbsp;</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694811871058.jpeg" alt="Governor's Cookie Jar-Photo Courtesy Kansas State Fair" />
 <figcaption>Governor's Cookie Jar-Photo Courtesy Kansas State Fair</figcaption>
 </figure>EMMIE BOESE Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor David Toland was on the fairgrounds Thursday for the annual Governor's cookie jar competition.Sarah Frye of Abilene was the winner of the competition and presented her jar to Toland at the Domestic Arts building.&nbsp; Contestants are required to decorate a themed cookie jar and fill it with a variety of cookies.&nbsp;While visiting the fair this week, Toland said he is impressed with improvement that have been made to the fairgrounds, especially the renovation of the&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/56e22019-57fa-4fbd-9707-a7041e3cf0a0" target="_blank">House of Capper.&nbsp;</a>"I love the House of Capper," said Toland. "High quality architecture there. It's a central gathering place. I was here Sunday night and was able to listen to a couple of brass quartets playing and so having a venue like that's centrally located that looks so good I think is part of how you have high quality experiences at the fair."Toland also said that he's impressed with the number of opportunities the fair has for agriculture education and displays.&nbsp;"Whether people have a background in agriculture or not, they come to the fair and you can see everything from a 233-pound pumpkin to a sow and little piglets that are 30 minutes old," Toland said. "I think it's important right now when you have a lot of kids in our country that don't know where their food comes from, that they are able to come here and have that exposure."Toland also presented several related awards which included the Grand Champion Quilt Competition. This year's winner was Patty Nelson of Manhattan.&nbsp;A full list of this year's exhibit winners is available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansasstatefair.com/p/competitions/competitive-exhibits---agriculture-creative--domesticcopy1-2020" target="_blank">kansasstatefair.com.&nbsp;</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;

Toland comments on fair improvements

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Stacy Goss with Hutchinson USD 308 has this week's Salthawk Talk.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Stacy Goss with Hutchinson USD 308 has this week's Salthawk Talk.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FUSD308%2Fvideos%2F324123360094805%2F&show_text=true&width=560&t=0" width="560" height="429" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div><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;

Salthawk Talk for September 15, 2023

8:00 AM 4-H Horse Show | Expo Center, Expo II

8:30 AM Roy Coffey Antique Farm Machinery Show | Administration Building Parking Lot

9:00 AM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center

11:00 AM Cheesecake Contest | Domestic Arts Building

11:00 AM Dr. Goddard’s Lab | Education Center

11:00 AM Glenda and Mike’s Magic and Ventriloquism Show | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott

11:00 AM Manhattan High School POPS Choir | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena

11:00 AM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center

11:30 AM Midwest Hemp Tech Talks | Pride of Kansas Building

12:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center

12:00 PM Ron Diamond Hypnotist | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena

1:00 PM Best Jerky Contest | Domestic Arts Building

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 </figure>DAILY EVENTSWood Carving Demo | Oz GalleryLlama Exhibit | DairylandKansas Department of Wildlife &amp; Parks | Eisenhower BuildingButter Sculpture sponsored by Southwest Dairy Farmers | Pride of KansasAgriland | Pride of KansasFFA/4H Exhibit Displays | 4H Centennial Hall, Kansas ShowcaseCompetitive Exhibits Displays | Oz Gallery, Domestic Arts Building, Lake Talbott East, Lake Talbott West, Pride of Kansas BuildingKDHE Mobile Lab | 509 Bison Blvd.Reno County Community Quilt | Domestic Arts BuildingOpen Pigeons / Poultry Display | Poultry BuildingOpen Rabbit Display | Rabbit Building8:00 AM Dairy Goat Show | Sheep, Swine and Goat Building8:00 AM 4-H Horse Show | Expo Center, Expo II8:30 AM Roy Coffey Antique Farm Machinery Show | Administration Building Parking Lot9:00 AM Explore Kansas Festival | Oz Gallery9:00 AM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center10:00 AM Honey Demo | Pride of Kansas Building10:00 AM Milking Parlor Demo | Dairyland10:00 AM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center11:00 AM Chainsaw Woodcarvers | Lake Talbott11:00 AM Cheesecake Contest | Domestic Arts Building11:00 AM Dr. Goddard’s Lab | Education Center11:00 AM Glenda and Mike’s Magic and Ventriloquism Show | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott11:00 AM Manhattan High School POPS Choir | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena11:00 AM Milking Parlor Demo | Dairyland11:00 AM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center11:00 AM Watusi Show | Livestock Annex11:30 AM Midwest Hemp Tech Talks | Pride of Kansas Building11:30 AM Rub-A-Dub-Dub, What’s in the Tub? Grab Some Grub | FFA Agricultural Exhibit Area12:00 PM Kenny Ahern - Family Variety Theatre | Family Variety Theatre12:00 PM Milking Parlor Demo | Dairyland12:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center12:00 PM Ron Diamond Hypnotist | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena12:00 PM Dr. Goddard's Lab | Education Center1:00 PM Best Jerky Contest | Domestic Arts Building1:00 PM Chainsaw Woodcarvers | Lake Talbott1:00 PM Corn Husking Contest | Pride of Kansas Building1:00 PM Dennis Laffoon - The Piano Man | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena1:00 PM Kansas Kountree Kloggers | Capper Building1:00 PM Kevin Horner- Ventriloquist Family Fair Show | Family Variety Theatre1:00 PM Llama Show | Expo II1:00 PM Milking Parlor Demo | Dairyland1:00 PM Porcelain Painting Demo | Oz Gallery1:30 PM Husband Calling Contest | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott2:00 PM Dairy Goat Show | Sheep, Swine and Goat Building2:00 PM Dr. Goddard’s Lab | Education Center2:00 PM IFLIP | Gottschalk Park &amp; Stage2:00 PM Kenny Ahern - Family Variety Theatre | Family Variety Theatre2:00 PM Milking Parlor Demo | Dairyland2:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center2:00 PM Ron Diamond Hypnotist | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena2:00 PM Rub-A-Dub-Dub, What’s in the Tub? Grab Some Grub | FFA Agricultural Exhibit Area3:00 PM Chainsaw Woodcarvers | Lake Talbott3:00 PM Kevin Horner- Ventriloquist Family Fair Show | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott3:00 PM Midwest Hemp Tech Talks | Pride of Kansas Building3:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center3:00 PM Wild Horse Youth Mustang Challenge | Expo Center4:00 PM IFLIP | Gottschalk Park &amp; Stage4:00 PM Kenny Ahern - Family Variety Theatre | Family Variety Theatre4:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center4:00 PM Wilson Czech Dancers | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott4:00 PM Woodcarver and Quilt Auction | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena5:00 PM Kevin Horner- Ventriloquist Family Fair Show | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott5:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center6:00 PM Chainsaw Woodcarvers | Lake Talbott6:00 PM IFLIP | Gottschalk Park &amp; Stage6:00 PM Kenny Ahern - Family Variety Theatre | Family Variety Theatre6:00 PM Milking Parlor Demo | Dairyland6:00 PM Ron Diamond Hypnotist | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena6:30 PM Rub-A-Dub-Dub, What’s in the Tub? Grab Some Grub | FFA Agricultural Exhibit Area7:00 PM Dennis Laffoon - The Piano Man | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott7:00 PM Hutchinson Brass Quintet | Capper Building7:30 PM Ja Rule with Disco Lines | Nex-Tech Grandstand7:30 PM Victor Trevino - The Ultimate Elvis Show | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena

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