HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System Chief Operating Officer Nick Baldetti has stepped in as Acting CEO after Jeff Egbert's contract ended. He doesn't know how long a transition might take.&nbsp;

"The board of directors for the Hutchinson Regional Health System have expressed that they are going to do right by the system and the community," Baldetti said. "They are going to take their time. They are going to do it right and make sure that on the go forward for the permanent placement of a CEO, it is the right fit for both the system, the community and the future of healthcare for Reno County and the region."

Baldetti sees improvement in what was the hospital's big budget issue, the cost of travel nursing staff.

"We've significantly reduced the travel labor costs within the system, itself," Baldetti said. "You are never not going to have any travel labor, so to speak, but to put that into context, entering into the year, we had an expectation of a budget of about $18 million in travel labor. That's a significant impact and rise above a traditional $4 million that we would usually see in a pre-COVID environment. We're trending back down toward those levels right now."

The hospital still does not have enough staff to come anywhere close to filling its potential bed space.

"Right now, we would be hard pressed if we had every active bed that we have, about 95," Baldetti said. "If we were running 95 and tipping into 100, we would be at full capacity and then we would have to start having conversations about maybe diverting to other institutions in our region."

The head count is down from what was over 900 at one point at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.

"We have about 700 employees within the hospital itself, about 1500 within the entirety of the health system," Baldetti said. "That encapsulates Horizons, Hospice and Home Care, as well as the hospital and Health Equip."

Baldetti also wanted to make clear that the hospital is not being sold.

"I have to commend the local board of directors in this regard," Baldetti said. "They are wholly and loyally committed to the aspect of maintaining the Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System as a not-for-profit independent entity and ensuring that this is a community asset for the many years to come."

Baldetti joined HRHS as the Chief Quality Officer in May 2022.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System Chief Operating Officer Nick Baldetti has stepped in as Acting CEO after Jeff Egbert's contract ended. He doesn't know how long a transition might take.&nbsp;"The board of directors for the Hutchinson Regional Health System have expressed that they are going to do right by the system and the community," Baldetti said. "They are going to take their time. They are going to do it right and make sure that on the go forward for the permanent placement of a CEO, it is the right fit for both the system, the community and the future of healthcare for Reno County and the region."Baldetti sees improvement in what was the hospital's big budget issue, the cost of travel nursing staff."We've significantly reduced the travel labor costs within the system, itself," Baldetti said. "You are never not going to have any travel labor, so to speak, but to put that into context, entering into the year, we had an expectation of a budget of about $18 million in travel labor. That's a significant impact and rise above a traditional $4 million that we would usually see in a pre-COVID environment. We're trending back down toward those levels right now."The hospital still does not have enough staff to come anywhere close to filling its potential bed space."Right now, we would be hard pressed if we had every active bed that we have, about 95," Baldetti said. "If we were running 95 and tipping into 100, we would be at full capacity and then we would have to start having conversations about maybe diverting to other institutions in our region."The head count is down from what was over 900 at one point at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center."We have about 700 employees within the hospital itself, about 1500 within the entirety of the health system," Baldetti said. "That encapsulates Horizons, Hospice and Home Care, as well as the hospital and Health Equip."Baldetti also wanted to make clear that the hospital is not being sold."I have to commend the local board of directors in this regard," Baldetti said. "They are wholly and loyally committed to the aspect of maintaining the Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System as a not-for-profit independent entity and ensuring that this is a community asset for the many years to come."Baldetti joined HRHS as the Chief Quality Officer in May 2022.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the HutchPost mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily HutchPost email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Baldetti sees Hutchinson Regional going in positive direction

KYLE MCCASKEY Harvey County PIO

NEWTON, Kan. — Harvey County Clerk and Election Officer Rick Piepho has been designated as a Certified Elections/Registration Administrator (CERA) – the highest professional achievement for election officials and election vendors in the United States.

CERA or CERV (Certified Elections/Registration Vendor) designation is achieved through a multi-year course of study taught by Auburn University’s master in public administration faculty in partnership with the National Association of Election Officials, commonly known as the Election Center.

“Attaining the completion of the CERA/CERV curriculum is a milestone to be lauded and celebrated – the election professionals who reach this goal have much to be proud of,” said Tammy Patrick, CEO of program for the Election Center and a 2007 CERA graduate.

Piepho becomes one of 1,497 election officials who have achieved CERA/CERV status, which aims to professionalize the management of elections administration, and promote and preserve public trust in the democratic process.

“Participation in this program helped to expand my knowledge of election history, processes and procedures,” Piepho said. “It was a good forum for engaging with my peers from other states to learn the differences and similarities for election activities. I think that this program and other education opportunities help me to be a better servant to the citizens of Harvey County.”

Piepho began working in the Harvey County Clerk and Election Office in 2011. He became County Clerk in 2014. Previously, he managed a printing and direct mail company for 25 years. Piepho has lived in Harvey County since 1986. He is a Pittsburg State University graduate.

Piepho serves on the Kansas County Clerks and Election Officials Association executive board, and chairs the KCCEOA elections legislative committee. He is a KCCEOA Certified Master County Clerk, and is one of the two local Kansas election officers who serve on the Local Leadership Council advisory board of the Election Assistance Commission.

The Election Center is a nonprofit association of voter registrars, elections administrators and providers of election services throughout the United States and its territories. It promotes and supports continuous improvement in the administration of elections and voter registration.

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 </figure>KYLE MCCASKEY Harvey County PIONEWTON, Kan. — Harvey County Clerk and Election Officer Rick Piepho has been designated as a Certified Elections/Registration Administrator (CERA) – the highest professional achievement for election officials and election vendors in the United States.CERA or CERV (Certified Elections/Registration Vendor) designation is achieved through a multi-year course of study taught by Auburn University’s master in public administration faculty in partnership with the National Association of Election Officials, commonly known as the Election Center.“Attaining the completion of the CERA/CERV curriculum is a milestone to be lauded and celebrated – the election professionals who reach this goal have much to be proud of,” said Tammy Patrick, CEO of program for the Election Center and a 2007 CERA graduate.Piepho becomes one of 1,497 election officials who have achieved CERA/CERV status, which aims to professionalize the management of elections administration, and promote and preserve public trust in the democratic process.“Participation in this program helped to expand my knowledge of election history, processes and procedures,” Piepho said. “It was a good forum for engaging with my peers from other states to learn the differences and similarities for election activities. I think that this program and other education opportunities help me to be a better servant to the citizens of Harvey County.”Piepho began working in the Harvey County Clerk and Election Office in 2011. He became County Clerk in 2014. Previously, he managed a printing and direct mail company for 25 years. Piepho has lived in Harvey County since 1986. He is a Pittsburg State University graduate.Piepho serves on the Kansas County Clerks and Election Officials Association executive board, and chairs the KCCEOA elections legislative committee. He is a KCCEOA Certified Master County Clerk, and is one of the two local Kansas election officers who serve on the Local Leadership Council advisory board of the Election Assistance Commission.The Election Center is a nonprofit association of voter registrars, elections administrators and providers of election services throughout the United States and its territories. It promotes and supports continuous improvement in the administration of elections and voter registration.<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;

Harvey County Clerk Piepho earns national election administrator certification

BUHLER, Kan. — Kansas Maze has 140 craft, food truck and music vendors at this year's market on Saturday at the 6th annual Sunflower Festival. The market will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.&nbsp;

The farm is located 2.5 miles east of Buhler on 13209 E. 82nd Ave. In addition to the farm, there are 600,000 blooms of sunflowers that sit on 20 acres.&nbsp;

Tonya Gaeddert said the festival and market involves year-around planning.

"It's just a great time for families and individuals to come out," said Tonya Gaeddert. "It's a great time for photography. We have a lot of family pictures, senior pictures. It's just an enjoyable time to come out and see all the sunflowers."&nbsp;

Admission is $8 per person on the day of the market and $10 per person on the other days. One free sunflower is included with each admission and more are available for purchase.&nbsp;&nbsp;

More information about the festival and its hours are available at <a href="https://www.kansasmaze.com/">kansasmaze.com.</a>&nbsp;

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 </figure>EMMIE BOESE Hutch PostBUHLER, Kan. — Kansas Maze has 140 craft, food truck and music vendors at this year's market on Saturday at the 6th annual Sunflower Festival. The market will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.&nbsp;The farm is located 2.5 miles east of Buhler on 13209 E. 82nd Ave. In addition to the farm, there are 600,000 blooms of sunflowers that sit on 20 acres.&nbsp;Tonya Gaeddert said the festival and market involves year-around planning."It's just a great time for families and individuals to come out," said Tonya Gaeddert. "It's a great time for photography. We have a lot of family pictures, senior pictures. It's just an enjoyable time to come out and see all the sunflowers."&nbsp;Admission is $8 per person on the day of the market and $10 per person on the other days. One free sunflower is included with each admission and more are available for purchase.&nbsp;&nbsp;More information about the festival and its hours are available at <a href="https://www.kansasmaze.com/">kansasmaze.com.</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Sunflower Festival market is Saturday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson will be collecting more actual dollars in taxes for its 2024 budget than it did in 2023. Exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate was approved by the City Council on July 18.

In 2023, the mill levy was 41.555. The official budget is at 40.326 and the Revenue Neutral Rate is 39.104.

That is the ceiling for the city's budget. They can always spend less and do so almost every year, but they can't spend more than what they said in their budget publication from mill levy dollars.

The City budget also includes the Hutchinson Recreation Commission (HRC) budget with a proposed 2024 mill levy rate of 3.613, which exceeds their revenue neutral rate.The HRC has held their required public hearings.

Changes that have happened since publishing the proposed budget include possibly reducing amount paid to the Chamber of Commerce in order to transfer an additional $100,000 to the Economic Opportunity Fund.

On the state form, any projected 2024 ending cash balances are included in the expenditures to allow budget authority to spend the balance. This helps prevent budget amendments in the case of unexpected expenditures.

The city's 2024 budget authority including recreation is $ 108,790,336 on taxes levied of $15,898,861.

The Hutchinson City Council meets at 9 a.m. Tuesday at City Hall.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson will be collecting more actual dollars in taxes for its 2024 budget than it did in 2023. Exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate was approved by the City Council on July 18.In 2023, the mill levy was 41.555. The official budget is at 40.326 and the Revenue Neutral Rate is 39.104.That is the ceiling for the city's budget. They can always spend less and do so almost every year, but they can't spend more than what they said in their budget publication from mill levy dollars.The City budget also includes the Hutchinson Recreation Commission (HRC) budget with a proposed 2024 mill levy rate of 3.613, which exceeds their revenue neutral rate.The HRC has held their required public hearings.Changes that have happened since publishing the proposed budget include possibly reducing amount paid to the Chamber of Commerce in order to transfer an additional $100,000 to the Economic Opportunity Fund.On the state form, any projected 2024 ending cash balances are included in the expenditures to allow budget authority to spend the balance. This helps prevent budget amendments in the case of unexpected expenditures.The city's 2024 budget authority including recreation is $ 108,790,336 on taxes levied of $15,898,861.The Hutchinson City Council meets at 9 a.m. Tuesday at City Hall.<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;

Official RNR and budget hearings at Hutchinson City Council Tuesday

NEWTON, Kan. — Newton Public Library revealed its new logo during a Newton Chamber of Commerce event on Thursday, Aug. 31.

“With the new library building slated to open this spring, we thought this would be a great time to refresh our visual identity,” said Dr. Cari Cusick, library director. “This new logo is contemporary, it’s colorful, and it gives us lots of great options as we update the designs of our library publications, marketing materials and swag.”

The logo was created by Wichita graphic artist Tracy Holdeman, creative director of Insight Design. Holdeman has designed high-profile logos such as those of Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Vornado. He also created the Newton Chamber’s new logo.

An inevitable question with any new logo is what it means, or what it represents. Sometimes, there is a clear answer; usually, not. Newton Public Library’s new logo is fundamentally abstract, but it is intended to suggest the library’s mission and role in the community.

“I kind of look at it as people coming together. The library is a hub for people of different stripes – different colors and beliefs. It’s a safe place for everyone,” Holdeman said.

The squared-off ends of the swirling shapes could also suggest the opened pages of books.

Holdeman spent childhood summers in Newton with his grandmother, then spent a few years living with her after college. He later designed a collection of bestselling calendars and figurines based on her sayings and stories, called “Grandma Mabel’s Legacy.”

“Doing a logo for the Newton Public Library was like the pinnacle for me, because of my grandma. It was a thrill for me,” Holdeman said.

Newton Public Library’s now-former logo was introduced in 2006, in conjunction with the institution’s 120th anniversary. The library held a public design competition, and the winning design was submitted by Susan Bartel, a well-known Newton artist who was then a member of the library’s staff.

Bartel’s design, which could perhaps be said to show the pages of a book transforming into the wings of a butterfly, will still be seen on library materials and signage for a long time to come and will always have a place as the “retro” or “throwback” logo.

Newton Public Library, 720 N. Oak, is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays,, and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. For more information, visit www.newtonplks.org, or call NPL at 316-283-2890.

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 </figure>NEWTON, Kan. — Newton Public Library revealed its new logo during a Newton Chamber of Commerce event on Thursday, Aug. 31.“With the new library building slated to open this spring, we thought this would be a great time to refresh our visual identity,” said Dr. Cari Cusick, library director. “This new logo is contemporary, it’s colorful, and it gives us lots of great options as we update the designs of our library publications, marketing materials and swag.”The logo was created by Wichita graphic artist Tracy Holdeman, creative director of Insight Design. Holdeman has designed high-profile logos such as those of Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Vornado. He also created the Newton Chamber’s new logo.An inevitable question with any new logo is what it means, or what it represents. Sometimes, there is a clear answer; usually, not. Newton Public Library’s new logo is fundamentally abstract, but it is intended to suggest the library’s mission and role in the community.“I kind of look at it as people coming together. The library is a hub for people of different stripes – different colors and beliefs. It’s a safe place for everyone,” Holdeman said.The squared-off ends of the swirling shapes could also suggest the opened pages of books.Holdeman spent childhood summers in Newton with his grandmother, then spent a few years living with her after college. He later designed a collection of bestselling calendars and figurines based on her sayings and stories, called “Grandma Mabel’s Legacy.”“Doing a logo for the Newton Public Library was like the pinnacle for me, because of my grandma. It was a thrill for me,” Holdeman said.Newton Public Library’s now-former logo was introduced in 2006, in conjunction with the institution’s 120th anniversary. The library held a public design competition, and the winning design was submitted by Susan Bartel, a well-known Newton artist who was then a member of the library’s staff.Bartel’s design, which could perhaps be said to show the pages of a book transforming into the wings of a butterfly, will still be seen on library materials and signage for a long time to come and will always have a place as the “retro” or “throwback” logo.Newton Public Library, 720 N. Oak, is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays,, and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. For more information, visit www.newtonplks.org, or call NPL at 316-283-2890.<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;

Newton Public Library has a new logo

The availability of certified seed wheat is usually as reliable as&nbsp;bread&nbsp;on the shelves&nbsp;at&nbsp;the local grocery store. Following&nbsp;the short harvest, however, wheat farmers like Gary Millershaski near Lakin are finding sourcing the specific varieties of certified seed wheat more difficult and costly than taking a quick trip down to pick up the bags they need. Producers need to think creatively and use their available resources to secure quality seed wheat that will help make next year’s wheat harvest.&nbsp;

“I try to plant all certified seed because we invest a lot of money into seed production, Millershaski, who also serves as the chairman of the Kansas Wheat Commission, said. “This year, if you didn’t speak for it early, you don’t have the option of any particular variety you want. Now there is seed available, but it is going to cost more this year.”

It is no shock that certified seed wheat supplies are limited this year due to the drought and short production from the Kansas harvest. Many seed dealers across the state are either sold out of certified seed wheat or have limited supplies.

“It’s extremely tight and it’s getting tighter by the day,” said Dan Dall, Central Plains regional commercial manager for Limagrain Cereal Seeds. “Guys need to be getting stuff ordered and taken care of so they can get what they want. I think we’re already down to second or third choice in a lot of places.”

Seed dealers and the companies they represent are trying to offset these shortages and meet the demand of their local customers by securing sources of certified seed wheat from other parts of Kansas or other states, but it may not be cost-effective to do so considering the high cost of freight.&nbsp;

Add more varieties to shopping list for seed wheat

Given the shortage of certified seed wheat supplies, wheat producers should be prepared to expand their list of preferred varieties to purchase, if they have not already locked in seed wheat.&nbsp;

“Instead of one or two options, be prepared to be thinking through three, four or five different options of the varieties you want,” said Bryson Haverkamp, Kansas Wheat Alliance CEO. “Your first or second choice may not be available.”

Luckily, Kansas growers have a wealth of resources available for this research, including K-State’s Kansas Wheat Variety Guide or the “Wheat Varieties for Kansas and the Great Plains” best choices book.&nbsp;

<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010qdliCZe6VzRgfCzVPSbykATn4ik-cGphS8iSNWUsXwyXu7pzJjnbw5XeeU3EkxWhG9NVPrZ18WbTaMPBxRou0Lk51A6W4kpSOBeRo7-vHYbFM4X2l5Oeja6ZMR7kkkXy9aKODU0QLeStibw4nAXjUZBjwFc5_9Qle-0kIqVJq2e0IYB2cTpRg==&amp;c=fMXjiOHoQUmXO-S9OiNGAzuz3-GZAnkwKj0jUiQm6QvHp4RQv-dm-Q==&amp;ch=OGsGaJsAPZzxAyUIDerePPvfvhoJa7QIumZqTZ0X0Jj93nnOgRDxYw==" target="_blank">https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/mf991.pdf</a>&nbsp;

<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010qdliCZe6VzRgfCzVPSbykATn4ik-cGphS8iSNWUsXwyXu7pzJjnb1l5LXkNHxTABB-x7AoZ8arM1yrd09myU4mvBLSSwwxaFE67YEOnjKsUus6meDPJzhUl-ffCehkFx10G3m5JZqsujDJOaE8fFsgjvBfzg8vgHE_C_fKU_dVMB2IGSiye5g==&amp;c=fMXjiOHoQUmXO-S9OiNGAzuz3-GZAnkwKj0jUiQm6QvHp4RQv-dm-Q==&amp;ch=OGsGaJsAPZzxAyUIDerePPvfvhoJa7QIumZqTZ0X0Jj93nnOgRDxYw==" target="_blank">https://thewheatfarmer.com/wheat-varieties-book/</a>&nbsp;

When looking at this data, Andrew Blubaugh, wheat commercial manager for WestBred, cautioned producers not to just look at this year’s data, but to look back at two, three or four years of data to get a better picture of a variety’s performance and consistency.

“Don’t be upset that your pick for this year isn’t on the top of the list because this year’s data was skewed with the challenging harvest,” Blubaugh said. “Make sure to look at that multi-year history.”

In addition to these publications, seed dealers and company representatives can help growers walk through the list of available varieties to source ones that will work for their operations.&nbsp;

“There’s a lot of good advice out there,” Dall said. “Most company representatives can provide you with pretty good guidance on new varieties or different varieties to try. There are resources out there and we’re more than happy to help.”

Another option for growers is to try out a new or different variety. Instead of relying on a go-to variety, producers could branch out to something with similar agronomic characteristics.&nbsp;

“The marketplace is full of great varieties,” Dall said. “It might be a good time to try something new. We like to be set in our ways, but this does give us an opportunity to take&nbsp;a look at something else.”

Producers should also have confidence that the varieties for sale, even if they are not their go-to selections or the hot, new pick for the season, are the result of an extensive wheat breeding process and the varieties that make it to market are there because they were consistent top performers in their generations.

“There’s a lot of varieties in the marketplace today and they’re all very competitive,” said Dave Abel, key account lead for AgriPro wheat. “There are products that perform better than others in certain areas, but I have confidence that everything in my portfolio that’s out in the marketplace is out there because it performs.”

Select good quality seed for certified sources

One action producers should not take this planting season is to purchase seed wheat from unlicensed neighbors. Certified seed wheat is subject to plant variety protection (PVP) laws that govern the development and sale of certified seed wheat by public and private wheat breeders. While farmers can retain seed wheat from the certified seed they plant for use in their own operations, the sale of that “brown-bagged” wheat is illegal and could carry serious ramifications for not only the seller but also the buyer.&nbsp;In addition, bin-run wheat likely has not undergone the rigorous standards that certified seed producers are required to undergo to ensure that the seed they are selling is a quality product to put out to customers.&nbsp;

If&nbsp;producers are using their own retained seed wheat, they should send samples out for germination tests, especially following this year’s challenging growing season. Haverkamp emphasized the importance of germination testing specifically this year to ensure seed is up to acceptable standards, especially considering the amount of head scab present in the western part of Kansas.&nbsp;

If not a regular practice, producers should also strongly consider seed treatments this year as the extra fungicide and insecticide will offer additional protection against seed-transmitted fungal diseases and fall-season insects.

“It’s always a good idea to look at seed treatments, but especially in years like this when disease pressure was increased in the western part of the state, seed treatment is got insurance to help get your wheat crop off to a good start,” Blubaugh said.

Overall, while sourcing seed wheat will be a challenge this season, Kansas growers should be rest assured there are good wheat varieties available to make a crop next year.&nbsp;

“There’s a lot of good wheat varieties out there,” Haverkamp said. “Don’t be disappointed if you don’t get the variety you want. Each company has good varieties. Work really closely with your local seed provider and work with them on what they think would be a good fit for your operation.”&nbsp;

Find the latest varietal information, performance data and certified seed directory through the Kansas Crop Improvement Association at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010qdliCZe6VzRgfCzVPSbykATn4ik-cGphS8iSNWUsXwyXu7pzJjnbw5XeeU3EkxWJUjk71gsj_ODoFrXm2EWAZCY-cBAgoNaCe5YmvK1DDtEM_WZiNRmLtZiJ7Gd1EuTHw7kcg6Sxs1SyYwegT1MSw==&amp;c=fMXjiOHoQUmXO-S9OiNGAzuz3-GZAnkwKj0jUiQm6QvHp4RQv-dm-Q==&amp;ch=OGsGaJsAPZzxAyUIDerePPvfvhoJa7QIumZqTZ0X0Jj93nnOgRDxYw==" target="_blank">https://www.kscrop.org/</a>. Additional resources, including the most current K-State guidance on wheat variety selection, at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010qdliCZe6VzRgfCzVPSbykATn4ik-cGphS8iSNWUsXwyXu7pzJjnbzaBCbh3zqFjgzriDtAbr4VJp0D8kHENZyMAOM6NLHhh4HyCSJECvCMgQzPW_voaYVQKpJDvSMYG6qnzCxuT7tG6W2kKhAS9odusaCHkFhnQm4A6sv0cnGSWx1EKvPHljb6PU4MVfkH4&amp;c=fMXjiOHoQUmXO-S9OiNGAzuz3-GZAnkwKj0jUiQm6QvHp4RQv-dm-Q==&amp;ch=OGsGaJsAPZzxAyUIDerePPvfvhoJa7QIumZqTZ0X0Jj93nnOgRDxYw==" target="_blank">kswheat.com/wheatrx</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Kansas WheatThe availability of certified seed wheat is usually as reliable as&nbsp;bread&nbsp;on the shelves&nbsp;at&nbsp;the local grocery store. Following&nbsp;the short harvest, however, wheat farmers like Gary Millershaski near Lakin are finding sourcing the specific varieties of certified seed wheat more difficult and costly than taking a quick trip down to pick up the bags they need. Producers need to think creatively and use their available resources to secure quality seed wheat that will help make next year’s wheat harvest.&nbsp;“I try to plant all certified seed because we invest a lot of money into seed production, Millershaski, who also serves as the chairman of the Kansas Wheat Commission, said. “This year, if you didn’t speak for it early, you don’t have the option of any particular variety you want. Now there is seed available, but it is going to cost more this year.”It is no shock that certified seed wheat supplies are limited this year due to the drought and short production from the Kansas harvest. Many seed dealers across the state are either sold out of certified seed wheat or have limited supplies.“It’s extremely tight and it’s getting tighter by the day,” said Dan Dall, Central Plains regional commercial manager for Limagrain Cereal Seeds. “Guys need to be getting stuff ordered and taken care of so they can get what they want. I think we’re already down to second or third choice in a lot of places.”Seed dealers and the companies they represent are trying to offset these shortages and meet the demand of their local customers by securing sources of certified seed wheat from other parts of Kansas or other states, but it may not be cost-effective to do so considering the high cost of freight.&nbsp;Add more varieties to shopping list for seed wheatGiven the shortage of certified seed wheat supplies, wheat producers should be prepared to expand their list of preferred varieties to purchase, if they have not already locked in seed wheat.&nbsp;“Instead of one or two options, be prepared to be thinking through three, four or five different options of the varieties you want,” said Bryson Haverkamp, Kansas Wheat Alliance CEO. “Your first or second choice may not be available.”Luckily, Kansas growers have a wealth of resources available for this research, including K-State’s Kansas Wheat Variety Guide or the “Wheat Varieties for Kansas and the Great Plains” best choices book.&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010qdliCZe6VzRgfCzVPSbykATn4ik-cGphS8iSNWUsXwyXu7pzJjnbw5XeeU3EkxWhG9NVPrZ18WbTaMPBxRou0Lk51A6W4kpSOBeRo7-vHYbFM4X2l5Oeja6ZMR7kkkXy9aKODU0QLeStibw4nAXjUZBjwFc5_9Qle-0kIqVJq2e0IYB2cTpRg==&amp;c=fMXjiOHoQUmXO-S9OiNGAzuz3-GZAnkwKj0jUiQm6QvHp4RQv-dm-Q==&amp;ch=OGsGaJsAPZzxAyUIDerePPvfvhoJa7QIumZqTZ0X0Jj93nnOgRDxYw==" target="_blank">https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/mf991.pdf</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010qdliCZe6VzRgfCzVPSbykATn4ik-cGphS8iSNWUsXwyXu7pzJjnb1l5LXkNHxTABB-x7AoZ8arM1yrd09myU4mvBLSSwwxaFE67YEOnjKsUus6meDPJzhUl-ffCehkFx10G3m5JZqsujDJOaE8fFsgjvBfzg8vgHE_C_fKU_dVMB2IGSiye5g==&amp;c=fMXjiOHoQUmXO-S9OiNGAzuz3-GZAnkwKj0jUiQm6QvHp4RQv-dm-Q==&amp;ch=OGsGaJsAPZzxAyUIDerePPvfvhoJa7QIumZqTZ0X0Jj93nnOgRDxYw==" target="_blank">https://thewheatfarmer.com/wheat-varieties-book/</a>&nbsp;When looking at this data, Andrew Blubaugh, wheat commercial manager for WestBred, cautioned producers not to just look at this year’s data, but to look back at two, three or four years of data to get a better picture of a variety’s performance and consistency.“Don’t be upset that your pick for this year isn’t on the top of the list because this year’s data was skewed with the challenging harvest,” Blubaugh said. “Make sure to look at that multi-year history.”In addition to these publications, seed dealers and company representatives can help growers walk through the list of available varieties to source ones that will work for their operations.&nbsp;“There’s a lot of good advice out there,” Dall said. “Most company representatives can provide you with pretty good guidance on new varieties or different varieties to try. There are resources out there and we’re more than happy to help.”Another option for growers is to try out a new or different variety. Instead of relying on a go-to variety, producers could branch out to something with similar agronomic characteristics.&nbsp;“The marketplace is full of great varieties,” Dall said. “It might be a good time to try something new. We like to be set in our ways, but this does give us an opportunity to take&nbsp;a look at something else.”Producers should also have confidence that the varieties for sale, even if they are not their go-to selections or the hot, new pick for the season, are the result of an extensive wheat breeding process and the varieties that make it to market are there because they were consistent top performers in their generations.“There’s a lot of varieties in the marketplace today and they’re all very competitive,” said Dave Abel, key account lead for AgriPro wheat. “There are products that perform better than others in certain areas, but I have confidence that everything in my portfolio that’s out in the marketplace is out there because it performs.”Select good quality seed for certified sourcesOne action producers should not take this planting season is to purchase seed wheat from unlicensed neighbors. Certified seed wheat is subject to plant variety protection (PVP) laws that govern the development and sale of certified seed wheat by public and private wheat breeders. While farmers can retain seed wheat from the certified seed they plant for use in their own operations, the sale of that “brown-bagged” wheat is illegal and could carry serious ramifications for not only the seller but also the buyer.&nbsp;In addition, bin-run wheat likely has not undergone the rigorous standards that certified seed producers are required to undergo to ensure that the seed they are selling is a quality product to put out to customers.&nbsp;If&nbsp;producers are using their own retained seed wheat, they should send samples out for germination tests, especially following this year’s challenging growing season. Haverkamp emphasized the importance of germination testing specifically this year to ensure seed is up to acceptable standards, especially considering the amount of head scab present in the western part of Kansas.&nbsp;If not a regular practice, producers should also strongly consider seed treatments this year as the extra fungicide and insecticide will offer additional protection against seed-transmitted fungal diseases and fall-season insects.“It’s always a good idea to look at seed treatments, but especially in years like this when disease pressure was increased in the western part of the state, seed treatment is got insurance to help get your wheat crop off to a good start,” Blubaugh said.Good wheat varieties still availableOverall, while sourcing seed wheat will be a challenge this season, Kansas growers should be rest assured there are good wheat varieties available to make a crop next year.&nbsp;“There’s a lot of good wheat varieties out there,” Haverkamp said. “Don’t be disappointed if you don’t get the variety you want. Each company has good varieties. Work really closely with your local seed provider and work with them on what they think would be a good fit for your operation.”&nbsp;Find the latest varietal information, performance data and certified seed directory through the Kansas Crop Improvement Association at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010qdliCZe6VzRgfCzVPSbykATn4ik-cGphS8iSNWUsXwyXu7pzJjnbw5XeeU3EkxWJUjk71gsj_ODoFrXm2EWAZCY-cBAgoNaCe5YmvK1DDtEM_WZiNRmLtZiJ7Gd1EuTHw7kcg6Sxs1SyYwegT1MSw==&amp;c=fMXjiOHoQUmXO-S9OiNGAzuz3-GZAnkwKj0jUiQm6QvHp4RQv-dm-Q==&amp;ch=OGsGaJsAPZzxAyUIDerePPvfvhoJa7QIumZqTZ0X0Jj93nnOgRDxYw==" target="_blank">https://www.kscrop.org/</a>. Additional resources, including the most current K-State guidance on wheat variety selection, at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010qdliCZe6VzRgfCzVPSbykATn4ik-cGphS8iSNWUsXwyXu7pzJjnbzaBCbh3zqFjgzriDtAbr4VJp0D8kHENZyMAOM6NLHhh4HyCSJECvCMgQzPW_voaYVQKpJDvSMYG6qnzCxuT7tG6W2kKhAS9odusaCHkFhnQm4A6sv0cnGSWx1EKvPHljb6PU4MVfkH4&amp;c=fMXjiOHoQUmXO-S9OiNGAzuz3-GZAnkwKj0jUiQm6QvHp4RQv-dm-Q==&amp;ch=OGsGaJsAPZzxAyUIDerePPvfvhoJa7QIumZqTZ0X0Jj93nnOgRDxYw==" target="_blank">kswheat.com/wheatrx</a>.&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;

Kansas wheat industry offers resources to help producers address the challenge of short supplies of certified seed wheat

LYONS, Kan. —  The State will be in the Rice County Treasurer’s Office on Sept. 7 at 11:45 a.m., to complete computer and router upgrades. 

The Treasurer’s Office will not be able to process any motor vehicle transactions (titles or renewals) or Driver’s Licenses during the upgrade. 

The projected time frame is from noon to 4 p.m. Hopefully, it will be quicker than expected and the office will be back up and running sooner rather than later. 

Please call the office at (620) 257-2852 if you have any questions or to verify that they are processing transactions.

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 </figure>Rice CountyLYONS, Kan. — The State will be in the Rice County Treasurer’s Office on Sept. 7 at 11:45 a.m., to complete computer and router upgrades. The Treasurer’s Office will not be able to process any motor vehicle transactions (titles or renewals) or Driver’s Licenses during the upgrade. The projected time frame is from noon to 4 p.m. Hopefully, it will be quicker than expected and the office will be back up and running sooner rather than later. Please call the office at (620) 257-2852 if you have any questions or to verify that they are processing transactions.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rice County Treasurer's Office down afternoon of Sept. 7

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;

9/1/2023 3:13 AM-Selina	Joy Manche-Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000; Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction)

9/1/2023 1:14 AM-Carrie	Sue Mueller-DL Violation; No Drivers License; Insurance; Fail to Show Proof of Liability Insurance; Registration Violation; No/Expired License Plate; Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose, Misd case, Execution of Misd Warrant

9/1/2023 12:41 AM-Adam	Carl Post-Viol protection order; Condition of release

9/1/2023 12:20 AM-Preston	Roy	Weaver Tharp-Disorderly Conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct; Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000

8/31/2023 11:57 PM-Shanna	Maurina Johnson-Disorderly Conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct

8/31/2023 9:15 PM-Derek	Thomas Mellott-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv&nbsp;

8/31/2023 8:59 PM-Jasmine	Dawn Espinoza-Failure to Appear&nbsp;

8/31/2023 8:01 PM-Thad	Charles McCrory-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Criminal Use of Weapons; Criminal Carrying; Knowingly carry Any Bludgeon, Sandclub, Metal Knuckles etc...,Failure to Appear&nbsp;

8/31/2023 7:58 PM-Adam	Carl Post-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction); Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000

8/31/2023 6:46 PM-Jonathan Mcfeeters-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body

8/31/2023 6:10 PM-Mariah	Danielle Lyddane-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; DL Violation; No Drivers License; Registration Violation; No/Expired License Plate

8/31/2023 5:04 PM-Manuel	Nunez Zapien Jr.-Cruelty to animals; Fail to provide well being;1st; Assault; Agg assault; w/ deadly weapon; Maintaining a Public Nuisance; Disorderly Conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct; Disorderly Conduct; Brawling or fighting; Criminal Threat; with Intent to Terrorize or cause Evacuation

8/31/2023 4:45 PM-Jeremiah	Thomas Collins-Probation Violation

8/31/2023 4:09 PM-Daniel	Dean Patterson II-Probation Violation

8/31/2023 4:06 AM-David	Malachi Gendreau-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Theft; By Deception; Less than $1,500; Theft; Property or Services; Less than $1,500

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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;9/1/2023 3:13 AM-Selina	Joy Manche-Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000; Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction)9/1/2023 1:14 AM-Carrie	Sue Mueller-DL Violation; No Drivers License; Insurance; Fail to Show Proof of Liability Insurance; Registration Violation; No/Expired License Plate; Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose, Misd case, Execution of Misd Warrant9/1/2023 12:41 AM-Adam	Carl Post-Viol protection order; Condition of release9/1/2023 12:20 AM-Preston	Roy	Weaver Tharp-Disorderly Conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct; Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,0008/31/2023 11:57 PM-Shanna	Maurina Johnson-Disorderly Conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct8/31/2023 9:15 PM-Derek	Thomas Mellott-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv&nbsp;8/31/2023 8:59 PM-Jasmine	Dawn Espinoza-Failure to Appear&nbsp;8/31/2023 8:01 PM-Thad	Charles McCrory-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Criminal Use of Weapons; Criminal Carrying; Knowingly carry Any Bludgeon, Sandclub, Metal Knuckles etc...,Failure to Appear&nbsp;8/31/2023 7:58 PM-Adam	Carl Post-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction); Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,0008/31/2023 6:46 PM-Jonathan Mcfeeters-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body8/31/2023 6:10 PM-Mariah	Danielle Lyddane-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; DL Violation; No Drivers License; Registration Violation; No/Expired License Plate8/31/2023 5:04 PM-Manuel	Nunez Zapien Jr.-Cruelty to animals; Fail to provide well being;1st; Assault; Agg assault; w/ deadly weapon; Maintaining a Public Nuisance; Disorderly Conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct; Disorderly Conduct; Brawling or fighting; Criminal Threat; with Intent to Terrorize or cause Evacuation8/31/2023 4:45 PM-Jeremiah	Thomas Collins-Probation Violation8/31/2023 4:09 PM-Daniel	Dean Patterson II-Probation Violation8/31/2023 4:06 AM-David	Malachi Gendreau-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Theft; By Deception; Less than $1,500; Theft; Property or Services; Less than $1,500

Daily Bookings

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kansas U.S. Senator Jerry Moran was at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Thursday afternoon to announce federal funding for a partnership between the healthcare system and Hutchinson Community College.

"A couple of years ago, the Senate and the House changed the rules," Moran said. "There was a period of about 10 years in which, what we used to call earmarks were banned. We didn't reinstate earmarks, but we now have Congressionally Designated Spending. We are utilizing that opportunity, money that would be spent somewhere in the budget someplace in some state or congressional district elsewhere to try to make certain that those dollars find their way to Kansas."

A significant amount of those dollars are coming to Hutchinson.

"I am here to announce a Congressionally Designated Spending of $3 million to Hutchinson Community College for purposes of nursing education. President Carter File can describe better than I how the money will be spent, but it is mostly designed to increase the space available and increase the laboratory capabilities of the nursing program. My understanding is that this $3 million, when it's completed, will allow for 20 additional students to participate in nursing education at Hutchinson Community College."

File clarified that it is an additional 20 slots per year in the nursing program at HutchCC.&nbsp;

"There is not a community in Kansas, there's not a hospital in Kansas, there's not a health care provider in Kansas who doesn't wish we had more nurses," Moran said. "This is an opportunity for us to combine a very important institution, Hutchinson Community College, to this community, with another very important institution to this community, Hutchinson Regional Medical Center."

Moran said the money will be available to the college in September to work on the expansion of space at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center for students to use for lab work with simulators that can give them the feel of live patients without risk to patients while they are learning.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693532718496.jpeg" alt="Jonna Jenkins, Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.), Chief Nursing Officer for Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran and HutchCC President Carter File all spoke at the Thursday press event announcing federal funds to allow for a partnership between the healthcare system and the college. Photo by Nick Gosnell" />
 <figcaption>Jonna Jenkins, Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.), Chief Nursing Officer for Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran and HutchCC President Carter File all spoke at the Thursday press event announcing federal funds to allow for a partnership between the healthcare system and the college. Photo by Nick Gosnell</figcaption>
 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kansas U.S. Senator Jerry Moran was at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Thursday afternoon to announce federal funding for a partnership between the healthcare system and Hutchinson Community College."A couple of years ago, the Senate and the House changed the rules," Moran said. "There was a period of about 10 years in which, what we used to call earmarks were banned. We didn't reinstate earmarks, but we now have Congressionally Designated Spending. We are utilizing that opportunity, money that would be spent somewhere in the budget someplace in some state or congressional district elsewhere to try to make certain that those dollars find their way to Kansas."A significant amount of those dollars are coming to Hutchinson."I am here to announce a Congressionally Designated Spending of $3 million to Hutchinson Community College for purposes of nursing education. President Carter File can describe better than I how the money will be spent, but it is mostly designed to increase the space available and increase the laboratory capabilities of the nursing program. My understanding is that this $3 million, when it's completed, will allow for 20 additional students to participate in nursing education at Hutchinson Community College."File clarified that it is an additional 20 slots per year in the nursing program at HutchCC.&nbsp;"There is not a community in Kansas, there's not a hospital in Kansas, there's not a health care provider in Kansas who doesn't wish we had more nurses," Moran said. "This is an opportunity for us to combine a very important institution, Hutchinson Community College, to this community, with another very important institution to this community, Hutchinson Regional Medical Center."Moran said the money will be available to the college in September to work on the expansion of space at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center for students to use for lab work with simulators that can give them the feel of live patients without risk to patients while they are learning.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FHutchPost%2Fvideos%2F314532151148725%2F&show_text=false&width=267&t=0" width="267" height="476" 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 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;

Moran announces $3 million for HutchCC nursing program

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Wichita man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a fentanyl overdose death in Hutchinson.

According to Hutchinson Police, officers with the Hutchinson Police Department Special Operations Division and Reno County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit arrested 32 year old Cedrick Gardner II of Wichita, KS for Possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute,&nbsp; Possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, Possession of fentanyl, Possession of methamphetamine, Possession of Adderall, Possession of oxycodone, Possession of dilaudid, Possession of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia and Criminal use of a weapon. 

Additionally, Gardner was charged with Distribution of a controlled substance causing death and Arranging the sale of a controlled substance using a communication device. Those charges are related to a recent fentanyl overdose that resulted in death in Hutchinson, KS.

All defendants are innocent until and unless they are found guilty in court. The case is now in the hands of the Office of the District Attorney.

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 </figure>Hutchinson Police DepartmentHUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Wichita man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a fentanyl overdose death in Hutchinson.According to Hutchinson Police, officers with the Hutchinson Police Department Special Operations Division and Reno County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit arrested 32 year old Cedrick Gardner II of Wichita, KS for Possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute,&nbsp; Possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, Possession of fentanyl, Possession of methamphetamine, Possession of Adderall, Possession of oxycodone, Possession of dilaudid, Possession of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia and Criminal use of a weapon. Additionally, Gardner was charged with Distribution of a controlled substance causing death and Arranging the sale of a controlled substance using a communication device. Those charges are related to a recent fentanyl overdose that resulted in death in Hutchinson, KS.All defendants are innocent until and unless they are found guilty in court. The case is now in the hands of the Office of the District Attorney.<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;

Wichita man arrested in Hutchinson for drug death

DODGE CITY — Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed on Thursday announced that 35 local and off-system bridge projects across the state will receive a combined total of $42.3 million as part of two local bridge improvement programs that capitalize on new revenue from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). 

One of those projects is a bridge 6.0 miles east and 1.8 miles north of Sterling over Cow Creek. Another is a Harvey County bridge on 60th Street - 9.3 miles east of I-135 over East Whitewater Creek.

Combined with matching funds from the awarded cities and counties, the total project value is nearly $48.8 million. By reshaping the local bridge programs to take advantage of BIL, the Kansas Department of Transportation more than doubled its annual funding as part of the existing Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE).

“A stronger transportation system and safer bridges keep our communities and economy moving,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “There are more than 19,000 bridges on local road systems across Kansas, all of which are essential to getting people and goods where they need to go. Yet almost 5,000 of those bridges simply cannot meet our state’s needs in a modern world, which is why these investments are critical for making our state a better place to live and work.”

The project announcements took place in Dodge City to highlight the largest local bridge grant being awarded:  $7 million for the construction of a new northbound bridge on 14th Avenue over the Arkansas River. Dodge City is matching $2 million toward the $9 million total cost of the new bridge.

In addition to Governor Kelly and Secretary Reed, Dodge City Mayor Michael Burns and Representative Shannon Francis, Liberal, Chair of the House Transportation Committee, participated in the announcement.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693505812976.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy-Office of the Governor" />
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 </figure>Office of the GovernorDODGE CITY — Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed on Thursday announced that 35 local and off-system bridge projects across the state will receive a combined total of $42.3 million as part of two local bridge improvement programs that capitalize on new revenue from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). One of those projects is a bridge 6.0 miles east and 1.8 miles north of Sterling over Cow Creek. Another is a Harvey County bridge on 60th Street - 9.3 miles east of I-135 over East Whitewater Creek.Combined with matching funds from the awarded cities and counties, the total project value is nearly $48.8 million. By reshaping the local bridge programs to take advantage of BIL, the Kansas Department of Transportation more than doubled its annual funding as part of the existing Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE).“A stronger transportation system and safer bridges keep our communities and economy moving,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “There are more than 19,000 bridges on local road systems across Kansas, all of which are essential to getting people and goods where they need to go. Yet almost 5,000 of those bridges simply cannot meet our state’s needs in a modern world, which is why these investments are critical for making our state a better place to live and work.”The project announcements took place in Dodge City to highlight the largest local bridge grant being awarded: $7 million for the construction of a new northbound bridge on 14th Avenue over the Arkansas River. Dodge City is matching $2 million toward the $9 million total cost of the new bridge.In addition to Governor Kelly and Secretary Reed, Dodge City Mayor Michael Burns and Representative Shannon Francis, Liberal, Chair of the House Transportation Committee, participated in the announcement.<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;

Two area bridges part of statewide award announced Thursday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed last week in Ross v. Nelson, a case from Philips County, that a Kansas farmer is not allowed to pipe manure past other landowners property without their permission and then spray it in such a way that it hits their land.

"I think it's the most horrific ag nuisance case I've ever seen in Kansas, or read about in Kansas," said&nbsp;Roger McEowen, the Kansas Farm Bureau Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation at Washburn University School of Law. "The basic points of law coming out of this is that you cannot use a road right of way for your private purposes. The hog operation wanted to use the road right of way for two miles on the road frontage of his neighbors to run three pipelines, two to run water and one to run the hog effluent back to a field that he owned two miles down the road to tie into his pivot irrigation system so he could spread the manure."

A key is that the ditch is not adjacent to land the hog operator owns.

"That is a property right that is owned by the adjacent landowner," McEowen said. "Yes, public utilities have an easement over it. If you're a public utility or you are using the road right of way for a public purpose, you can do that. But, if you don't have the permission of the adjacent landowner, you can't just co-opt the road right of way for your private purpose. He tried to argue that he was producing pork and the public would ultimately consume pork products, and so it was a public purpose. The court was having nothing of that argument."

It was noted that the hog waste mist sprayed one of the plaintiffs personally and sprayed their home which then became covered in flies.

"He tried to argue that his conduct was protected by the Kansas right to farm law," McEowen said. "The Kansas right to farm law says that you only get the protection if you are already in compliance with all state and federal rules and regulations and laws. His argument was that the state nuisance law is based on court decisions, it's common law. The court said common law is part of the law of Kansas. You're not in compliance, because you were trespassing and it's the trespass that gave rise to the nuisance problem."

After the lawsuit was filed, the defendant sprayed twice as much fertilizer as he had the prior year.&nbsp;The jury returned a verdict of $126,720 in property damages for the plaintiffs, plus $2,000 in nuisance damages plus $50,000 of punitive damages.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed last week in Ross v. Nelson, a case from Philips County, that a Kansas farmer is not allowed to pipe manure past other landowners property without their permission and then spray it in such a way that it hits their land."I think it's the most horrific ag nuisance case I've ever seen in Kansas, or read about in Kansas," said&nbsp;Roger McEowen, the Kansas Farm Bureau Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation at Washburn University School of Law. "The basic points of law coming out of this is that you cannot use a road right of way for your private purposes. The hog operation wanted to use the road right of way for two miles on the road frontage of his neighbors to run three pipelines, two to run water and one to run the hog effluent back to a field that he owned two miles down the road to tie into his pivot irrigation system so he could spread the manure."A key is that the ditch is not adjacent to land the hog operator owns."That is a property right that is owned by the adjacent landowner," McEowen said. "Yes, public utilities have an easement over it. If you're a public utility or you are using the road right of way for a public purpose, you can do that. But, if you don't have the permission of the adjacent landowner, you can't just co-opt the road right of way for your private purpose. He tried to argue that he was producing pork and the public would ultimately consume pork products, and so it was a public purpose. The court was having nothing of that argument."It was noted that the hog waste mist sprayed one of the plaintiffs personally and sprayed their home which then became covered in flies."He tried to argue that his conduct was protected by the Kansas right to farm law," McEowen said. "The Kansas right to farm law says that you only get the protection if you are already in compliance with all state and federal rules and regulations and laws. His argument was that the state nuisance law is based on court decisions, it's common law. The court said common law is part of the law of Kansas. You're not in compliance, because you were trespassing and it's the trespass that gave rise to the nuisance problem."After the lawsuit was filed, the defendant sprayed twice as much fertilizer as he had the prior year.&nbsp;The jury returned a verdict of $126,720 in property damages for the plaintiffs, plus $2,000 in nuisance damages plus $50,000 of punitive damages.<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;

Kansas appeals court says farmer's manure case stinks

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — If you're already in Hutchinson for the Kansas State Fair, you can see another great Hutchinson attraction on the Fair's final Saturday. 

Since September 16 is Museum Day, there is free admission to the Hall of Space Museum on Saturday, September 16 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Get your ticket online or mention “Museum Day” at the box office. 

Visitors must provide their email address in order to receive free admission.

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 </figure>CosmosphereHUTCHINSON, Kan. — If you're already in Hutchinson for the Kansas State Fair, you can see another great Hutchinson attraction on the Fair's final Saturday. Since September 16 is Museum Day, there is free admission to the Hall of Space Museum on Saturday, September 16 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Get your ticket online or mention “Museum Day” at the box office. Visitors must provide their email address in order to receive free admission.<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;

Cosmosphere celebrating Museum Day on Sept. 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — With the 2023 Kansas State Fair set to begin September 8, you'll see a new screen on the Grandstand at the fair, thanks to Tyson Foods.

"We went out and started looking at a new screen for the west side," Schulz said. "It's called the Grand Size West Side Grandstand Screen. It basically is going to give the opportunity to put out information during the Fair, letting people know what's going on, but then it's also an opportunity to do events offseason, such as, maybe like a Drive In movie or something of that sort."

Tyson Foods, Inc., is one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein and will have ads running on the screen during the fair.

"The screen is approximately 16 feet tall and 28 feet wide," Schulz said. "It features the latest LED technology and is able to run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We're probably not going to be running it that long, but it gives us the opportunity to use this. This is the latest and greatest technology when it comes to big screens like this."

Tyson has facilities across the Midwest, including in Hutchinson and South Hutchinson.

"They made a three-year commitment to help offset the cost of this new screen," Schulz said. "We are just really, really excited about having that. We think it will give a lot more information to the general public as they are walking through the fair and just an added addition to that side of the grandstands."

The celebration of all things Kansas begins Friday, September 8 for ten days through Sunday, September 17, 2023.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693492310514.jpeg" alt="Tyson Screen-Photo Courtesy Kansas State Fair" />
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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — With the 2023 Kansas State Fair set to begin September 8, you'll see a new screen on the Grandstand at the fair, thanks to Tyson Foods."We went out and started looking at a new screen for the west side," Schulz said. "It's called the Grand Size West Side Grandstand Screen. It basically is going to give the opportunity to put out information during the Fair, letting people know what's going on, but then it's also an opportunity to do events offseason, such as, maybe like a Drive In movie or something of that sort."Tyson Foods, Inc., is one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein and will have ads running on the screen during the fair."The screen is approximately 16 feet tall and 28 feet wide," Schulz said. "It features the latest LED technology and is able to run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We're probably not going to be running it that long, but it gives us the opportunity to use this. This is the latest and greatest technology when it comes to big screens like this."Tyson has facilities across the Midwest, including in Hutchinson and South Hutchinson."They made a three-year commitment to help offset the cost of this new screen," Schulz said. "We are just really, really excited about having that. We think it will give a lot more information to the general public as they are walking through the fair and just an added addition to that side of the grandstands."The celebration of all things Kansas begins Friday, September 8 for ten days through Sunday, September 17, 2023.<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;

Tyson sponsors new screen on Grandstand at Kansas State Fair

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — BrightHouse provides confidential support to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Reno, Rice, Kingman and Harper counties. Last year, Bright House served 740 people.&nbsp;

Since 2018, the non-profit organization has given an annual presentation called "Consent" to Hutchinson Community College athletes by a trained advocate. 

"All of the incoming athletes we go and speak to them and one of the big things we talk about is consent," said Executive Director Sue Wray. "Also Kansas laws, because a lot of them aren't from here."

BrightHouse advocate Vince, began teaching the Consent presentation t0 HCC athletes this year.

Vince said as a former HCC student, one might speculate that sexual abuse occurs often on college campuses. Underage drinking and stalking among young adults are a few behaviors that could be connected to abuse.&nbsp;

"A lot of what I've seen both professionally and personally, a lot of people that age that are younger, who think they are invincible, they tend to do more things than they should," Vince said.

The presentation includes how to get and give consent, red flags to look for in a partner and how to access Bright House's resources.

BrightHouse has served young adults but Wray said as far as college students go, there is no specific way to tell whether or not they would commit an offense or be a victim.&nbsp;

"Our goal is to hopefully give them some wisdom or some training so hopefully they don't end up needing our services later," Wray said.

Wray said BrightHouse hopes to establish office hours on the HutchCC campus so students have more direct access and privacy.&nbsp;

"Even if it's just once a week, I feel like it would be good to have a consistent presence, Wray said. "We just haven't been able to make that quite happen yet."&nbsp;

BrightHouse employees are not court-mandated reporters but can recommend and provide support for court appointments, protection orders and other services.&nbsp;

More information can be found at <a href="https://www.brighthouseks.org/">brighthouseks.org</a>. Their 24/7 crisis line is (620) 663-2522 and their office is located at 125 West 2nd Ave., Suite B in Hutchinson.&nbsp;

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 </figure>EMMIE BOESE Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — BrightHouse provides confidential support to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Reno, Rice, Kingman and Harper counties. Last year, Bright House served 740 people.&nbsp;Since 2018, the non-profit organization has given an annual presentation called "Consent" to Hutchinson Community College athletes by a trained advocate. "All of the incoming athletes we go and speak to them and one of the big things we talk about is consent," said Executive Director Sue Wray. "Also Kansas laws, because a lot of them aren't from here."BrightHouse advocate Vince, began teaching the Consent presentation t0 HCC athletes this year.Vince said as a former HCC student, one might speculate that sexual abuse occurs often on college campuses. Underage drinking and stalking among young adults are a few behaviors that could be connected to abuse.&nbsp;"A lot of what I've seen both professionally and personally, a lot of people that age that are younger, who think they are invincible, they tend to do more things than they should," Vince said.The presentation includes how to get and give consent, red flags to look for in a partner and how to access Bright House's resources.BrightHouse has served young adults but Wray said as far as college students go, there is no specific way to tell whether or not they would commit an offense or be a victim.&nbsp;"Our goal is to hopefully give them some wisdom or some training so hopefully they don't end up needing our services later," Wray said.Wray said BrightHouse hopes to establish office hours on the HutchCC campus so students have more direct access and privacy.&nbsp;"Even if it's just once a week, I feel like it would be good to have a consistent presence, Wray said. "We just haven't been able to make that quite happen yet."&nbsp;BrightHouse employees are not court-mandated reporters but can recommend and provide support for court appointments, protection orders and other services.&nbsp;More information can be found at <a href="https://www.brighthouseks.org/">brighthouseks.org</a>. Their 24/7 crisis line is (620) 663-2522 and their office is located at 125 West 2nd Ave., Suite B 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.

BrightHouse gives presentation to HutchCC athletes

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

STEVE HARMON Hutch Post Contributor

Today's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the Carey Park entrance at 1000 S. Main. 

Riverside Park existed as early as 1888 with animal selections for the public. By 1910, "Koon" Beck, a wild animal collector and breeder, had assumed management of the park. The park boasted a swimming pool, roller skating rink, chance booths, amphitheater, small steam train and waterfowl lagoon.

In 1910, Beck started construction of a breathtaking roller coaster. It took 20 men to construct and was an exact reproduction of the one in Denver, a figure eight. 

The coaster opened to a big crowd July 23, 1910. The first photo shows its positioning next to the Arkansas River Bridge.

The second photo shows an aerial view of the tracks taken from the top of the searchlight tower.

The third photo shows the roller coaster and the trolley tracks turnaround next to the Carriage Works building.

On Nov. 10, 1915, the roller coaster and the searchlight tower were completely destroyed by a 9 p.m. tornado, but it was quickly rebuilt. It was dismantled shortly after that when a young girl was killed on the ride. 

In 1921, Emerson Carey donated 200 acres of land — just southeast of this park — to the city. That land was merged with the existing park and the name was changed to Carey Park. The fourth photo shows the current park entrance at the end of Main Street, very close to where the roller coaster was.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693407690544.png" alt="Riverside Park Roller Coaster and Arkansas River Bridge - (Constructed July 1910. Razed c. 1916). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
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 </figure>Hutch Post, in partnership with Steve Harmon and the Conard-Harmon Collection, is proud to present Throwback Thursday. Enjoy a weekly release from Steve Harmon as he presents the "Hutch - Then &amp; Now Collection."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1677153581036.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>STEVE HARMON Hutch Post Contributor Today's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the Carey Park entrance at 1000 S. Main. Riverside Park existed as early as 1888 with animal selections for the public. By 1910, "Koon" Beck, a wild animal collector and breeder, had assumed management of the park. The park boasted a swimming pool, roller skating rink, chance booths, amphitheater, small steam train and waterfowl lagoon.In 1910, Beck started construction of a breathtaking roller coaster. It took 20 men to construct and was an exact reproduction of the one in Denver, a figure eight. The coaster opened to a big crowd July 23, 1910. The first photo shows its positioning next to the Arkansas River Bridge.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693407690544.png" alt="Riverside Park Roller Coaster and Arkansas River Bridge - (Constructed July 1910. Razed c. 1916). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Riverside Park Roller Coaster and Arkansas River Bridge - (Constructed July 1910. Razed c. 1916). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>The second photo shows an aerial view of the tracks taken from the top of the searchlight tower.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693407752346.png" alt="Riverside Park Roller Coaster aerial view - October 1912 (Constructed July 1910). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Riverside Park Roller Coaster aerial view - October 1912 (Constructed July 1910). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>The third photo shows the roller coaster and the trolley tracks turnaround next to the Carriage Works building.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693407802869.png" alt="Riverside Park Roller Coaster and trolley turnaround - South Main - c. 1912 (Carriage Works on left). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Riverside Park Roller Coaster and trolley turnaround - South Main - c. 1912 (Carriage Works on left). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>On Nov. 10, 1915, the roller coaster and the searchlight tower were completely destroyed by a 9 p.m. tornado, but it was quickly rebuilt. It was dismantled shortly after that when a young girl was killed on the ride. In 1921, Emerson Carey donated 200 acres of land — just southeast of this park — to the city. That land was merged with the existing park and the name was changed to Carey Park. The fourth photo shows the current park entrance at the end of Main Street, very close to where the roller coaster was.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693407970621.png" alt="Riverside Park - Carey Park Entrance - 1000 S. Main - July 24, 2023. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Riverside Park - Carey Park Entrance - 1000 S. Main - July 24, 2023. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>To purchase a print, contact:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sharmon5@cox.net">sharmon5@cox.net</a>.Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:<a href="https://gambinospizza.com/">Gambino's Pizza</a> <a href="https://www.myhutchinsonfurniture.com/?utm_source=EWS&amp;utm_medium=Google&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8YL-_6nS_AIVzxbUAR37_APuEAAYASAAEgKDaPD_BwE">Sleep Shoppe &amp; Furniture Gallery</a> <a href="https://www.hutchchamber.com/">Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce</a> <a href="https://underkansas.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_KHt9Zeq_QIVwRPUAR3CTwTSEAAYASAAEgJDJPD_BwE">STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum</a><a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.

📷 Throwback Thursday: Hutch - Then & Now Collection - Vol. 33

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The United Way of Reno County kicked off its annual campaign on Wednesday with campaign chair couple Ed and Carol Berger joining Lisa Gleason on the KWBW Morning Show.

"I was thrilled when Lisa asked if Ed and I wanted to do this," Carol Berger said. "Part of the reason is all of the things that are important to the United Way and part of their mission are the things that are very important to me. I volunteered for United Way over the years. It's just a wonderful organization."

The campaign chair is the one who gets others to help with the shoe leather work of fundraising in local businesses.

"Their goal was to form a volunteer team to help us run the campaign," said Gleason. "There is two and a half people at United Way that have to try to raise $1,250,000. We really rely on volunteers to help us and their job was to gather a campaign cabinet to help us make this happen."

The goal is the same dollar amount as last year, but with inflation, the organizations United Way helps have to make those dollars go even farther.

"$1.25 million is a goal, but that certainly is not a cap," Ed Berger said. "It's going to be our work to exceed that, if we possibly can. We didn't want to make the goal so far out of reach that we couldn't achieve it. We want this goal to be achievable, but we also know it's not a ceiling. It is certainly a target for us. We want to surpass that by every dollar we possibly can between now and October."

If you would like to give now, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.unitedwayofrenocounty.org/">https://www.unitedwayofrenocounty.org/</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693433344282.jpeg" alt="Ed and Carol Berger, United Way campaign chairs, with United Way of Reno County's Lisa Gleason-Photo by Rob Dreher" />
 <figcaption>Ed and Carol Berger, United Way campaign chairs, with United Way of Reno County's Lisa Gleason-Photo by Rob Dreher</figcaption>
 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The United Way of Reno County kicked off its annual campaign on Wednesday with campaign chair couple Ed and Carol Berger joining Lisa Gleason on the KWBW Morning Show."I was thrilled when Lisa asked if Ed and I wanted to do this," Carol Berger said. "Part of the reason is all of the things that are important to the United Way and part of their mission are the things that are very important to me. I volunteered for United Way over the years. It's just a wonderful organization."The campaign chair is the one who gets others to help with the shoe leather work of fundraising in local businesses."Their goal was to form a volunteer team to help us run the campaign," said Gleason. "There is two and a half people at United Way that have to try to raise $1,250,000. We really rely on volunteers to help us and their job was to gather a campaign cabinet to help us make this happen."The goal is the same dollar amount as last year, but with inflation, the organizations United Way helps have to make those dollars go even farther."$1.25 million is a goal, but that certainly is not a cap," Ed Berger said. "It's going to be our work to exceed that, if we possibly can. We didn't want to make the goal so far out of reach that we couldn't achieve it. We want this goal to be achievable, but we also know it's not a ceiling. It is certainly a target for us. We want to surpass that by every dollar we possibly can between now and October."If you would like to give now, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.unitedwayofrenocounty.org/">https://www.unitedwayofrenocounty.org/</a>.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;