HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;The Family Community Theatre is presenting 'Harvey' on April 20 through 23. Director Wes Bartlett explains that the play is a World War II era classic.

"It's been around since 1944," Bartlett said. "Mary Chase wrote it at that time after some successful local shows that she wrote. She was from Denver, Colorado. It's been performed many, many times by community theaters, high schools, it's been on Broadway several times. Probably the most famous one or most familiar, anyway, is the movie that starred Jimmy Stewart as Elwood."

Elwood P. Dowd insists on including his friend Harvey in all of his sister Veta’s social gatherings. Veta’s trepidations are that Harvey is an imaginary six-and-a- half-foot-tall rabbit. Matt Christian takes the stage at FCT as Elwood P. Dowd.

"I know I'm considered the lead character, but that's kind of misleading," Christian said. "It's really an ensemble cast. I am working with a lot of great people, some I've worked with before, some that are new friends and that's very much what Elwood is all about. No one is a stranger and everyone is a friend."

Show times on April 20 through April 22 are at 7:30 p.m., doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Then on April 23 the curtain lifts at 3 p.m., doors opening at 2 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tickets are available at Absolutely Home, Bookends Book Store, online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.familycommunitytheater.org/" target="_blank">www.familycommunitytheater.org</a>&nbsp;and at the Flag Theatre one&nbsp;hour prior to the show.&nbsp;

The Flag Theatre is located at 310 N. Main St. in Hutchinson. &nbsp;

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;The Family Community Theatre is presenting 'Harvey' on April 20 through 23. Director Wes Bartlett explains that the play is a World War II era classic."It's been around since 1944," Bartlett said. "Mary Chase wrote it at that time after some successful local shows that she wrote. She was from Denver, Colorado. It's been performed many, many times by community theaters, high schools, it's been on Broadway several times. Probably the most famous one or most familiar, anyway, is the movie that starred Jimmy Stewart as Elwood."Elwood P. Dowd insists on including his friend Harvey in all of his sister Veta’s social gatherings. Veta’s trepidations are that Harvey is an imaginary six-and-a- half-foot-tall rabbit. Matt Christian takes the stage at FCT as Elwood P. Dowd."I know I'm considered the lead character, but that's kind of misleading," Christian said. "It's really an ensemble cast. I am working with a lot of great people, some I've worked with before, some that are new friends and that's very much what Elwood is all about. No one is a stranger and everyone is a friend."Show times on April 20 through April 22 are at 7:30 p.m., doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Then on April 23 the curtain lifts at 3 p.m., doors opening at 2 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tickets are available at Absolutely Home, Bookends Book Store, online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.familycommunitytheater.org/" target="_blank">www.familycommunitytheater.org</a>&nbsp;and at the Flag Theatre one&nbsp;hour prior to the show.&nbsp;The Flag Theatre is located at 310 N. Main St. in Hutchinson. &nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Harvey on FCT stage this weekend

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Tim Potter with the Kansas Department of Transportation says that, as important as it is to make sure that KDOT employees can work safely, when you slow down in a work zone, you're really, most likely helping yourself.

"Eighty five to ninety percent of the time, the people that are injured in work zone crashes are motorists themselves," Potter said. "It's more common for motorists to be hurt than it is KDOT workers or construction workers. However, we try to raise awareness of work zone safety for everyone's benefit."

Work zones can be dangerous to drivers even when no one is there, if the barriers put up create a narrowing in the road or a stop in the middle of work due to weather or other factors causes an irregular road surface.

"Under state law, when you go into a work zone, a marked work zone, we're going to have lower posted speed limits," Potter said. "If you are caught speeding in there, you could face double the normal fine. Whether there are workers there in the work zone or not, the lower speed limit still applies. The work zone begins with the Road Work Ahead sign and it ends with the End Road Work sign."

The key is to expect those additional traffic measures to be there for some time, if you see them on your regular commute.

"Once we create those work zones and those narrower lanes, it's not easy to just take them down and then put them back up from hour to hour or day to day," Potter said. "Once we put them up, we try to keep those up until the project is completed."

Go Orange Day in Kansas is Wednesday, April 19, where you can wear orange to show support for&nbsp;highway workers and their efforts.

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<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681910415271.jpeg" alt="KDOT employees in Concordia wear orange and yellow safety colors to show their support for all highway workers across Kansas during National Work Zone Awareness Week. Photo from Kansas Department of Transportation" />
 <figcaption>KDOT employees in Concordia wear orange and yellow safety colors to show their support for all highway workers across Kansas during National Work Zone Awareness Week. Photo from Kansas Department of Transportation</figcaption>
 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Tim Potter with the Kansas Department of Transportation says that, as important as it is to make sure that KDOT employees can work safely, when you slow down in a work zone, you're really, most likely helping yourself."Eighty five to ninety percent of the time, the people that are injured in work zone crashes are motorists themselves," Potter said. "It's more common for motorists to be hurt than it is KDOT workers or construction workers. However, we try to raise awareness of work zone safety for everyone's benefit."Work zones can be dangerous to drivers even when no one is there, if the barriers put up create a narrowing in the road or a stop in the middle of work due to weather or other factors causes an irregular road surface."Under state law, when you go into a work zone, a marked work zone, we're going to have lower posted speed limits," Potter said. "If you are caught speeding in there, you could face double the normal fine. Whether there are workers there in the work zone or not, the lower speed limit still applies. The work zone begins with the Road Work Ahead sign and it ends with the End Road Work sign."The key is to expect those additional traffic measures to be there for some time, if you see them on your regular commute."Once we create those work zones and those narrower lanes, it's not easy to just take them down and then put them back up from hour to hour or day to day," Potter said. "Once we put them up, we try to keep those up until the project is completed."Go Orange Day in Kansas is Wednesday, April 19, where you can wear orange to show support for&nbsp;highway workers and their efforts.<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;

KDOT: Slowing down in work zones helps everyone

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At Tuesday's Hutchinson City Council meeting, Mayor Jon Richardson&nbsp; issued a proclamation recognizing The Founders Neighborhood.

"Residents determined the extent of their neighborhood as between Walnut Street and the Ken Kennedy Freeway, from the railroad right of way south of 3rd Avenue to the railroad right of way south of Avenue C," Richardson said.

Residents Mike O'Neal and Darryl Peterson accepted the proclamation on behalf of the neighborhood, and several other residents were in attendance at the meeting.

"We have a lot of things to be thankful for," Peterson said. "It's been a long time coming. Thank God for the people that's been involved in it. I appreciate Steve Garza so much, because he's really helped us to implement, get it started, motivate. Not only that, but Adam and Tony, we just thank them for all the wisdom that they had. Without the people coming together, where would we be? But, its finally come to the end and the proclamation looks really, really good. We're excited and this is just the beginning of something greater."

This is the seventh featured neighborhood in the Hutchinson Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative.

 The city has a couple of incentive programs that are specifically available to featured neighborhoods. Those are a downpayment incentive, up to $2500 toward the downpayment to purchase a home in one of the featured neighborhoods for a first-time home buyer. There is also a program with Peoples Bank and Trust, where people can receive an interest free home repair loan.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681900683700.jpeg" alt="Mayor Jon Richardson (left) issued a proclamation recognizing The Founders Neighborhood. Residents Mike O'Neal (middle) and Darryl Peterson (right) accepted the proclamation on behalf of the neighborhood. Photo Courtesy The Founders Neighborhood" />
 <figcaption>Mayor Jon Richardson (left) issued a proclamation recognizing The Founders Neighborhood. Residents Mike O'Neal (middle) and Darryl Peterson (right) accepted the proclamation on behalf of the neighborhood. Photo Courtesy The Founders Neighborhood</figcaption>
 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — At Tuesday's Hutchinson City Council meeting, Mayor Jon Richardson&nbsp; issued a proclamation recognizing The Founders Neighborhood.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681900958095.jpeg" alt="The Founders Neighborhood Boundaries" />
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 </figure>"Residents determined the extent of their neighborhood as between Walnut Street and the Ken Kennedy Freeway, from the railroad right of way south of 3rd Avenue to the railroad right of way south of Avenue C," Richardson said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681900818778.jpeg" alt="Graphic designer and neighborhood resident Julie Thompson designed what will go on the street signs.&nbsp; Courtesy The Founders Neighborhood." />
 <figcaption>Graphic designer and neighborhood resident Julie Thompson designed what will go on the street signs.&nbsp; Courtesy The Founders Neighborhood.</figcaption>
 </figure>Residents Mike O'Neal and Darryl Peterson accepted the proclamation on behalf of the neighborhood, and several other residents were in attendance at the meeting."We have a lot of things to be thankful for," Peterson said. "It's been a long time coming. Thank God for the people that's been involved in it. I appreciate Steve Garza so much, because he's really helped us to implement, get it started, motivate. Not only that, but Adam and Tony, we just thank them for all the wisdom that they had. Without the people coming together, where would we be? But, its finally come to the end and the proclamation looks really, really good. We're excited and this is just the beginning of something greater."This is the seventh featured neighborhood in the Hutchinson Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative. The city has a couple of incentive programs that are specifically available to featured neighborhoods. Those are a downpayment incentive, up to $2500 toward the downpayment to purchase a home in one of the featured neighborhoods for a first-time home buyer. There is also a program with Peoples Bank and Trust, where people can receive an interest free home repair loan.<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;

The Founders Neighborhood proclaimed at Tuesday council meeting

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson USD 308 Superintendent Dr. Dawn Johnson said Tuesday that the district is hosting a leaders luncheon this week on April 21.

"We kind of happened to do this last year," Johnson said. "We had one legislator show up. Lynette Krieger-Zook, our HNEA President had kind of said, let's provide a tour of the Career and Tech Ed building. She just kind of did that and I went with her. So, I sat down with her this year and said, what if we were intentional about this and during the recess, we invite not just state legislators, but also some city and county representatives?"

Hutchinson City Council members, Reno County Commissioners, the local representative to the State Board of Education and the local legislators are all invited.

"The Reno County Superintendents get together once a month and we just collaborate," Johnson said. "This will be our collaboration. Also, usually, when we collaborate, we also invite the private school to that conversation. We have a private school and a homeschool representative that will also be coming to our luncheon. About ten of those city, county and state legislators have RSVPed and let me know they are going to make it."

The group will be served lunch prepared by HCTEA Culinary Arts students prior to the facility tour.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson USD 308 Superintendent Dr. Dawn Johnson said Tuesday that the district is hosting a leaders luncheon this week on April 21."We kind of happened to do this last year," Johnson said. "We had one legislator show up. Lynette Krieger-Zook, our HNEA President had kind of said, let's provide a tour of the Career and Tech Ed building. She just kind of did that and I went with her. So, I sat down with her this year and said, what if we were intentional about this and during the recess, we invite not just state legislators, but also some city and county representatives?"Hutchinson City Council members, Reno County Commissioners, the local representative to the State Board of Education and the local legislators are all invited."The Reno County Superintendents get together once a month and we just collaborate," Johnson said. "This will be our collaboration. Also, usually, when we collaborate, we also invite the private school to that conversation. We have a private school and a homeschool representative that will also be coming to our luncheon. About ten of those city, county and state legislators have RSVPed and let me know they are going to make it."The group will be served lunch prepared by HCTEA Culinary Arts students prior to the facility tour.<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;

Johnson: Local leaders will meet with USD 308, tour HCTEA

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;

4/19/2023 2:40 AM-Brandon	Lee Mistler-Domestic Battery; Aggravated; Impede Breathing by Pressure to Throat, Neck or Chest; Domestic Battery; Knowing or Reckless Bodily Harm (1st conviction); Criminal Restraint

4/19/2023 12:29 AM-Derek	Wayne Mackey-Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Drugs; Distribute Opiates/Opium/Narcotic (Cocaine, Crack, Amphetamine); &lt; 3.5g; Traffic Contraband in Correctional Institution; Introduce any Item

4/18/2023 11:55 PM-Chelsey	Lynn Echo Terrell-Domestic Battery; Aggravated; Impede Breathing by Pressure to Throat, Neck or Chest; Disorderly Conduct; Brawling or fighting

4/18/2023 11:51 PM-Gage	Ryan Branson-Failure to Appear

4/18/2023 10:24 PM-Scott	Alan Schweizer-DUI; 3rd in 10y;comp evidence blood/breath .08+

4/18/2023 8:11 PM-Mariah	Dawn Taylor-DUI; Alcohol or drugs; Felony; Insurance; Fail to Show Proof of Liability Insurance; Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv; Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose, Misd case, Execution of Misd Warrant

4/18/2023 1:03 PM-Ryan	Scott Wilson Sr.-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose; Felony Case, Execution of a Felony Warrant; Criminal Use of Weapons; Criminal Carrying; Knowingly carry Any Bludgeon, Sandclub, Metal Knuckles etc...,; Probation Violation; Drugs; Distribute Opiates/Opium/Narcotic (Cocaine, Crack, Amphetamine); &lt; 3.5g; Interference with Law Enforcement; Conceal /alter/destroy evidence Felony case

4/18/2023 12:55 PM-Richard	Paul Hinderliter Jr.-DL Violation; Drive While Habitual Violator; Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv; Probation Violation

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1592435050770.jpeg" alt="" />
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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;4/19/2023 2:40 AM-Brandon	Lee Mistler-Domestic Battery; Aggravated; Impede Breathing by Pressure to Throat, Neck or Chest; Domestic Battery; Knowing or Reckless Bodily Harm (1st conviction); Criminal Restraint4/19/2023 12:29 AM-Derek	Wayne Mackey-Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Drugs; Distribute Opiates/Opium/Narcotic (Cocaine, Crack, Amphetamine); &lt; 3.5g; Traffic Contraband in Correctional Institution; Introduce any Item4/18/2023 11:55 PM-Chelsey	Lynn Echo Terrell-Domestic Battery; Aggravated; Impede Breathing by Pressure to Throat, Neck or Chest; Disorderly Conduct; Brawling or fighting4/18/2023 11:51 PM-Gage	Ryan Branson-Failure to Appear4/18/2023 10:24 PM-Scott	Alan Schweizer-DUI; 3rd in 10y;comp evidence blood/breath .08+4/18/2023 8:11 PM-Mariah	Dawn Taylor-DUI; Alcohol or drugs; Felony; Insurance; Fail to Show Proof of Liability Insurance; Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv; Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose, Misd case, Execution of Misd Warrant4/18/2023 1:03 PM-Ryan	Scott Wilson Sr.-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose; Felony Case, Execution of a Felony Warrant; Criminal Use of Weapons; Criminal Carrying; Knowingly carry Any Bludgeon, Sandclub, Metal Knuckles etc...,; Probation Violation; Drugs; Distribute Opiates/Opium/Narcotic (Cocaine, Crack, Amphetamine); &lt; 3.5g; Interference with Law Enforcement; Conceal /alter/destroy evidence Felony case4/18/2023 12:55 PM-Richard	Paul Hinderliter Jr.-DL Violation; Drive While Habitual Violator; Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv; Probation Violation

Daily Bookings

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory from 7 p.m. Tuesday to 3 a.m. Wednesday for south winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph  expected in portions of Central and South Central Kansas.

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

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

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 </figure>The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory from 7 p.m. Tuesday to 3 a.m. Wednesday for south winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected in portions of Central and South Central Kansas.Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Wind Advisory in effect Tuesday night

ELLSWORTH COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 1 p.m. Tuesday in Ellsworth County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2020 Ford Explorer driven by Lauren R. Saenz, 30, Lyons, was southbound on Kansas 14 and Kansas 156.

The driver failed to stop at the stop sign. An eastbound 2021 Toyota Camry driven by Alex&nbsp;Kasperczak, 64, Swindon, United Kingdom, struck the SUV.

EMS transported a&nbsp; passenger in the Toyota identified as Judy Robbins, 60, Swindon, United Kingdom, to the Ellsworth County Medical Center. The drivers were not injured. All three were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

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 </figure>ELLSWORTH COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 1 p.m. Tuesday in Ellsworth County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2020 Ford Explorer driven by Lauren R. Saenz, 30, Lyons, was southbound on Kansas 14 and Kansas 156.The driver failed to stop at the stop sign. An eastbound 2021 Toyota Camry driven by Alex&nbsp;Kasperczak, 64, Swindon, United Kingdom, struck the SUV.EMS transported a&nbsp; passenger in the Toyota identified as Judy Robbins, 60, Swindon, United Kingdom, to the Ellsworth County Medical Center. The drivers were not injured. All three were properly restrained, according to the KHP.<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;

Woman from Lyons avoids injury after 2-vehicle crash

By DAREN DUNN Hutch Post

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In the last 17 years, the University of Kansas men's basketball program has entered the NCAA Tournament with an average seed of 1.6.&nbsp;

Bill Self's teams have won two national championships (2008, 2022) and played for another (2012) in that span.

The nine-time conference coach of the year said winning is different when fans expect titles every year.

"Winning is a relief," Self said. "Winning becomes a relief and losing is a disaster."

<a href="https://www.hutchcc.edu/dillon-lecture-series">Self spoke in the Hutchinson Sports Arena Tuesday for the Dillon Lecture Series (DLS) about what it takes to be successful</a>. He also addressed how to achieve more after a goal is reached.

Self asked for the Wichita State fans to make some noise. A few did.&nbsp;

He asked for the K-State fans to make some noise. The crowd got a little louder.&nbsp;

As the applause faded, Self told those fans they could kindly leave.&nbsp;

All joking aside, Self praised the success of not just Kansas teams, but all collegiate teams because "Iron sharpens iron."

"It raises the bar for everybody," Self said.&nbsp;"We should be great because someone else is good."

Self is the sixth member of the Naismith Hall of Fame to speak for the DLS, now in its 42nd season.

He outlined what it took to be successful with so much pressure. 

"Show up," Self said. "Be fully present. Be a caretaker and contributor."

Self noted he is the chief caretaker of the most prestigious and storied program in the nation, but urged attendees to apply that same drive to their every-day job and life.

"When's the last time you were just present?" Self asked. "When was the last time you were at the dinner table and didn't look at your phone?"

Self outlined the culture change at KU that led to championships and added success.&nbsp;"The less we have to coach, the better we'll be," Self said of his teams that have been player-led.

He said many of those same concepts can be utilized in daily life.&nbsp;

"Add fun to what's going on," Self said. "We've got to enjoy each other. We have to energize a place."

"It's our responsibility to make sure we add value to everyone else," Self noted.

"Have a culture to make everyone better," Self said.

"Acknowledge what you don't know. Become a sponge," Self said to the youth in attendance.

According to Self, the great Henry Iba was a sponge. As an assistant at Oklahoma State, Self was in charge of chauffeuring Iba.

Self once made a comment about another coach that was not positive. "Can you believe this coach did that?" Self asked Iba.

"Let me tell you something," Iba responded. "A broken clock is right twice a day."

Self implored the youth of the audience to listen to their parents.

"Even as a young person, you might think your parents aren't nearly as smart as you," Self said, but he once again used Iba's example of the clock: It's still right two times a day.

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<figure>
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 </figure>By DAREN DUNN Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — In the last 17 years, the University of Kansas men's basketball program has entered the NCAA Tournament with an average seed of 1.6.&nbsp;Bill Self's teams have won two national championships (2008, 2022) and played for another (2012) in that span.The nine-time conference coach of the year said winning is different when fans expect titles every year."Winning is a relief," Self said. "Winning becomes a relief and losing is a disaster."<a href="https://www.hutchcc.edu/dillon-lecture-series">Self spoke in the Hutchinson Sports Arena Tuesday for the Dillon Lecture Series (DLS) about what it takes to be successful</a>. He also addressed how to achieve more after a goal is reached.<figure>
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 </figure>Self asked for the Wichita State fans to make some noise. A few did.&nbsp;He asked for the K-State fans to make some noise. The crowd got a little louder.&nbsp;As the applause faded, Self told those fans they could kindly leave.&nbsp;All joking aside, Self praised the success of not just Kansas teams, but all collegiate teams because "Iron sharpens iron.""It raises the bar for everybody," Self said.&nbsp;"We should be great because someone else is good."Self is the sixth member of the Naismith Hall of Fame to speak for the DLS, now in its 42nd season.He outlined what it took to be successful with so much pressure. "Show up," Self said. "Be fully present. Be a caretaker and contributor."Self noted he is the chief caretaker of the most prestigious and storied program in the nation, but urged attendees to apply that same drive to their every-day job and life.<figure>
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 </figure>"When's the last time you were just present?" Self asked. "When was the last time you were at the dinner table and didn't look at your phone?"<figure>
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 </figure>Self outlined the culture change at KU that led to championships and added success.&nbsp;"The less we have to coach, the better we'll be," Self said of his teams that have been player-led.He said many of those same concepts can be utilized in daily life.&nbsp;"Add fun to what's going on," Self said. "We've got to enjoy each other. We have to energize a place.""It's our responsibility to make sure we add value to everyone else," Self noted."Have a culture to make everyone better," Self said."Acknowledge what you don't know. Become a sponge," Self said to the youth in attendance.According to Self, the great Henry Iba was a sponge. As an assistant at Oklahoma State, Self was in charge of chauffeuring Iba.Self once made a comment about another coach that was not positive. "Can you believe this coach did that?" Self asked Iba."Let me tell you something," Iba responded. "A broken clock is right twice a day."Self implored the youth of the audience to listen to their parents."Even as a young person, you might think your parents aren't nearly as smart as you," Self said, but he once again used Iba's example of the clock: It's still right two times a day.<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;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBillSelf?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachbillself</a> ready for <a href="https://twitter.com/DillonSeries?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dillonseries</a> at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/hutchcc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#hutchcc</a> <a href="https://t.co/eBTNXErS6F">pic.twitter.com/eBTNXErS6F</a>&mdash; HutchPost (@HutchPost) <a href="https://twitter.com/HutchPost/status/1648348905938071554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp; City Beverage in Hutchinson issued a statement on social media Tuesday addressing Bud Light's partnership with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney.

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City Beverage issues statement on Bud Light can controversy

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre will present Blues Traveler on April 25 and tickets are going fast.&nbsp;

Blues Traveler has released a total of&nbsp;14 studio albums, four of which have gone gold, three platinum, and one six-times platinum- selling more than 10 million&nbsp;combined units worldwide. &nbsp;

Over an illustrious career, Blues Traveler has played over 2,000 live shows in front of more than 30 million people. &nbsp;

"This will be their [Blues Traveler] first time performing at the Fox," Josh Davies, Fox Theatre Executive &amp; Technical Director, said. "It is incredibly exciting to have a band like Blues Traveler perform on our stage, especially since they’ve made it the first stop on their current tour."

1994’s “Run-Around,” had the longest-charting radio single in Billboard history, which earned them a Grammy for “Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Their latest album Travelers Blues, by Round Hill Records, was released in 2021 and featured reimagined and recharged classics from the American blues songbook, as well as a few surprises. &nbsp;

The group’s first official blues album was nominated for a Grammy for “Best Traditional Blues Album” in 2022. &nbsp;

Their&nbsp;movie credits include “Blues Brothers 2000,” “Kingpin,” “Wildflowers,” and others.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A television favorite, they have been featured on “Saturday Night Live,” “Austin City Limits,” “VH1's Behind the Music”&nbsp;and they&nbsp;hold the record for the most appearances of any artist on “The Late Show with David Letterman." 

Tickets range from $58 to $78 and can be purchased online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hutchinsonfox.com/" target="_blank">hutchinsonfox.com</a>, by phone at 877-FOX-SHOW, or in-person at the Fox Theatre box office.

The Fox Theatre is located at 18 E. 1st Ave., open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m..&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>By JUDD WEIL&nbsp; Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre will present Blues Traveler on April 25 and tickets are going fast.&nbsp;Blues Traveler has released a total of&nbsp;14 studio albums, four of which have gone gold, three platinum, and one six-times platinum- selling more than 10 million&nbsp;combined units worldwide. &nbsp;Over an illustrious career, Blues Traveler has played over 2,000 live shows in front of more than 30 million people. &nbsp;"This will be their [Blues Traveler] first time performing at the Fox," Josh Davies, Fox Theatre Executive &amp; Technical Director, said. "It is incredibly exciting to have a band like Blues Traveler perform on our stage, especially since they’ve made it the first stop on their current tour."1994’s “Run-Around,” had the longest-charting radio single in Billboard history, which earned them a Grammy for “Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Their latest album Travelers Blues, by Round Hill Records, was released in 2021 and featured reimagined and recharged classics from the American blues songbook, as well as a few surprises. &nbsp;The group’s first official blues album was nominated for a Grammy for “Best Traditional Blues Album” in 2022. &nbsp;Their&nbsp;movie credits include “Blues Brothers 2000,” “Kingpin,” “Wildflowers,” and others.&nbsp;&nbsp;A television favorite, they have been featured on “Saturday Night Live,” “Austin City Limits,” “VH1's Behind the Music”&nbsp;and they&nbsp;hold the record for the most appearances of any artist on “The Late Show with David Letterman." Tickets range from $58 to $78 and can be purchased online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hutchinsonfox.com/" target="_blank">hutchinsonfox.com</a>, by phone at 877-FOX-SHOW, or in-person at the Fox Theatre box office. The Fox Theatre is located at 18 E. 1st Ave., open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m..&nbsp;&nbsp;The show will start at 8 p.m. &nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Blues Traveler playing Fox Theatre for first time

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council on Tuesday heard the presentation of a business and organizational plan for the Hutchinson Regional Airport by&nbsp;Ronald F. Price, P.E. of QED&nbsp;Airport &amp; Aviation Consultants. The takeaway from the presentation is that the airport is underutilized.

"You're not known," Price said. "You're not known. That's unfortunate, but you can change it. It takes initiative and it takes a commitment from the city to put the people, give them the time and the resources to do it, and that's lacking."

The report recommends that the city establish an Airport and Aviation Department within the organizational structure and financial budget of the City and to reclassify the Airport Manager as Aviation Director, reporting directly to the City Manager. 

Then, it is recommended to hire an&nbsp;Airport Manager, reporting to the Aviation Director that does a lot of the day to day work that the Airport Manager does now and allows the Aviation Director to work on the business side and on strategic planning.

The next step Mayor Jon Richardson wants to see is a meeting between those who already use the airport and the City Council to be sure there aren't things they want that would be able to be acted on right away.

"What are we doing with what we have now?," Richardson said. "Can we expand on that easy? Is there low hanging fruit? Then look at the long term, taking what he's put together and what we already have and having the people that are at the airport drive some of those decisions. I think that's how we need to handle it from here on out."

City Manager Kendal Francis asked when they want that meeting to be and Richardson wanted to see it be an evening meeting so that those who use the airport can more easily get there to provide input. Francis said he would look at dates in May and June to figure out what is best.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council on Tuesday heard the presentation of a business and organizational plan for the Hutchinson Regional Airport by&nbsp;Ronald F. Price, P.E. of QED&nbsp;Airport &amp; Aviation Consultants. The takeaway from the presentation is that the airport is underutilized."You're not known," Price said. "You're not known. That's unfortunate, but you can change it. It takes initiative and it takes a commitment from the city to put the people, give them the time and the resources to do it, and that's lacking."The report recommends that the city establish an Airport and Aviation Department within the organizational structure and financial budget of the City and to reclassify the Airport Manager as Aviation Director, reporting directly to the City Manager. Then, it is recommended to hire an&nbsp;Airport Manager, reporting to the Aviation Director that does a lot of the day to day work that the Airport Manager does now and allows the Aviation Director to work on the business side and on strategic planning.The next step Mayor Jon Richardson wants to see is a meeting between those who already use the airport and the City Council to be sure there aren't things they want that would be able to be acted on right away."What are we doing with what we have now?," Richardson said. "Can we expand on that easy? Is there low hanging fruit? Then look at the long term, taking what he's put together and what we already have and having the people that are at the airport drive some of those decisions. I think that's how we need to handle it from here on out."City Manager Kendal Francis asked when they want that meeting to be and Richardson wanted to see it be an evening meeting so that those who use the airport can more easily get there to provide input. Francis said he would look at dates in May and June to figure out what is best.<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;

City Council hears airport study, wants stakeholders meeting

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Middle School - 8 partnered with local professionals to host a Career Day to inspire students on future career paths.&nbsp;

On Friday, April 14, 2023, over 20 local professionals from across Reno County visited HMS-8 to share their experiences in their unique career fields. Students had the opportunity to spend the day visiting with multiple presentations and learning about different career fields represented in their own community.

HMS-8 has been going through the School Redesign process, and Career Day was a way to offer students the chance to influence their own education.

“As part of our Redesign journey over the last few years, we have committed to increasing academic relevance and real-world connections for our students. Our goal is to establish a school culture in which students truly feel engaged and empowered. Our motto is, "My Choice, My Future, My School" and when we challenge our students to join us in the planning and shaping of what their school looks like, events like "Career Day" come about,” said HMS-8 principal, Michael Self.&nbsp;

Students had the opportunity to hear from a registered nurse, personal trainer, professional baker, police officer, firefighter, barber, travel agent, and more. USD 308 staff also attended to share about career opportunities in the education field.&nbsp;

“Students learned about vocational and four-year career paths that they will be exposed to in the nearby future. Thanks to our teachers and community members for partnering to provide our students with this unique opportunity,” said assistant principal, Carlos Marquez.

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 </figure>MARISSA MEIS USD 308HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Middle School - 8 partnered with local professionals to host a Career Day to inspire students on future career paths.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>On Friday, April 14, 2023, over 20 local professionals from across Reno County visited HMS-8 to share their experiences in their unique career fields. Students had the opportunity to spend the day visiting with multiple presentations and learning about different career fields represented in their own community.HMS-8 has been going through the School Redesign process, and Career Day was a way to offer students the chance to influence their own education.<figure>
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 </figure>“As part of our Redesign journey over the last few years, we have committed to increasing academic relevance and real-world connections for our students. Our goal is to establish a school culture in which students truly feel engaged and empowered. Our motto is, "My Choice, My Future, My School" and when we challenge our students to join us in the planning and shaping of what their school looks like, events like "Career Day" come about,” said HMS-8 principal, Michael Self.&nbsp;Students had the opportunity to hear from a registered nurse, personal trainer, professional baker, police officer, firefighter, barber, travel agent, and more. USD 308 staff also attended to share about career opportunities in the education field.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>“Students learned about vocational and four-year career paths that they will be exposed to in the nearby future. Thanks to our teachers and community members for partnering to provide our students with this unique opportunity,” said assistant principal, Carlos Marquez.<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;

Community shares careers with middle schoolers

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson USD 308 Superintendent Dr. Dawn Johnson said Tuesday that they are still looking for applicants for the seventeen openings in the district for teachers. Many of those are at the elementary level.

"We are very concerned," Johnson said. "We are just not getting any applications. I know the pipeline coming out of college is even smaller. We did have an opportunity where we were working with a community group, to go to Langston University down in Oklahoma. As we were working on that, we said, let's expand that to other areas in the community. The Chamber got involved, Dillons got involved, the hospital and some other organizations and went down and kind of had a little mini fair at a university."

Langston University is the only historically black college or university (HBCU) in the state of Oklahoma. The hope is to get some decisions made about next year in just a few weeks.

"We may have to take a hard look," Johnson said. "Depending on how we solve this problem, we may or may not move forward with the Graber and McCandless boundary change now. That is a possibility. We know, again, that we have more buildings than we have staff for. We want that facility committee to help us. I'll try to put those two things together. I do want to come back, for those folks who are wondering what we're going to look like next year. My goal is that by the May 8 school board meeting, we have a decision made."

Johnson said they may even have to hold a special board meeting before that, if they can figure out what they are going to do.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson USD 308 Superintendent Dr. Dawn Johnson said Tuesday that they are still looking for applicants for the seventeen openings in the district for teachers. Many of those are at the elementary level."We are very concerned," Johnson said. "We are just not getting any applications. I know the pipeline coming out of college is even smaller. We did have an opportunity where we were working with a community group, to go to Langston University down in Oklahoma. As we were working on that, we said, let's expand that to other areas in the community. The Chamber got involved, Dillons got involved, the hospital and some other organizations and went down and kind of had a little mini fair at a university."Langston University is the only historically black college or university (HBCU) in the state of Oklahoma. The hope is to get some decisions made about next year in just a few weeks."We may have to take a hard look," Johnson said. "Depending on how we solve this problem, we may or may not move forward with the Graber and McCandless boundary change now. That is a possibility. We know, again, that we have more buildings than we have staff for. We want that facility committee to help us. I'll try to put those two things together. I do want to come back, for those folks who are wondering what we're going to look like next year. My goal is that by the May 8 school board meeting, we have a decision made."Johnson said they may even have to hold a special board meeting before that, if they can figure out what they are going to do.<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;

Johnson: Teacher shortage may force different elementary alignment

By JUDD WEIL&nbsp; Hutch Post

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Husband and wife duo, Robert and Jill Garrett, are getting closer to opening the Busy Bee Laundromat in Hutchinson. The Busy Bee Laundromat is supposed to provide Hutchinson residents living around 4th Street a convenient place to do laundry. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The idea for the laundromat came when tenants in the apartments the couple own requested&nbsp;laundry facilities.&nbsp;

“We have a couple of small apartment units, and they did not have laundry facilities,” said Garrett. “We started working towards that.”&nbsp;

While the Garretts worked to provide their tenants with laundry facilities, L &amp;&nbsp;D Speed Queen Laundry, where the tenants were doing their laundry as the next most convenient place, shut down. &nbsp;

“We checked with the laundry to see what was going on and the owners&nbsp;had decided they were no longer going to operate it, so we got into a discussion with them about getting it reopened,” Garrett said. “We figured if our tenants needed it, then other people would need it, too.”&nbsp;

After doing research on laundromats, the Garretts&nbsp;discovered in that in this part of Kansas, there were a lot of outdated, older laundromats. With that in mind, they set out to make a appealing&nbsp;and updated laundromat for their tenants and their community. &nbsp;

They even looked at newer laundromats around Kansas to gauge what they would like and what would provide the best service. &nbsp;

“We saw and liked what they&nbsp;looked like, the feel of being inside them, and the comfort of going to them knowing you could put your laundry in a machine, and it is going to be clean,” Garrett said. “You're going to be safe there and stuff is going to work and you're going to be in and out and it's going to be a pleasant experience. We wanted that for Hutchinson.” &nbsp;

Busy Bee Laundromat will host 20 washers and dryers for customers to use. Once they all get here that is.&nbsp;

“We are facing the same challenges as the rest of America at the time where we are waiting until the machines arrive and we don't get a specific set date as to when that is,” Garrett said. “We have the dryers, and we were told the dryers&nbsp;would be here&nbsp;in the middle of April, but they showed up at the first part of April, so that was great.”&nbsp;

“We're being told the washers should be in sometime in May. We're hoping, again, that happens earlier.” &nbsp;

To prepare for opening, Busy Bee Laundromat has been hard at work not just replacing the outdated washers and dryers, some from the 1980s, but also updating the building itself. &nbsp;

The Garretts have updated the plumbing, the electrical system, and the lights. They are still working on the heating and air conditioning. &nbsp;

Additionally, they are renovating the building for office spaces for employees. Robert Garrett said they intend to employ four people in a rotation. &nbsp;

Also being added to the laundromat will be a kids area to keep children entertained, complete with toys and a little library, while parents work on cleaning clothes. &nbsp;

When it opens, Busy Bee Laundromat will not only give people a place to wash clothes, but also a sweet treat. The Garretts will be selling honey at the laundromat.&nbsp;

“We raise honey bees at our home and so we have honey for sale over the last five to six&nbsp;years,” Robert Garrett, co-owner of Busy Bee Laundromat, said. “When we got this place, we decided to kind of tie that in.”&nbsp;

The Garretts started keeping bees in 2017 to work with the orchard they have&nbsp;at their home. &nbsp;

“When you have bees, you end up with honey, and you end up figuring out how you're going to distribute that,” Garrett said. “We started a little honey business.” &nbsp;

Following the purchase of their building, the Garretts decided to not just sell the honey at the laundromat but theme it properly by naming it the Busy Bee Laundromat. &nbsp;

The Busy Bee Laundromat is anticipated to open on 628 E. 4 St. in mid to late May. &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; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By JUDD WEIL&nbsp; Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Husband and wife duo, Robert and Jill Garrett, are getting closer to opening the Busy Bee Laundromat in Hutchinson. The Busy Bee Laundromat is supposed to provide Hutchinson residents living around 4th Street a convenient place to do laundry. &nbsp;&nbsp;The idea for the laundromat came when tenants in the apartments the couple own requested&nbsp;laundry facilities.&nbsp;“We have a couple of small apartment units, and they did not have laundry facilities,” said Garrett. “We started working towards that.”&nbsp;While the Garretts worked to provide their tenants with laundry facilities, L &amp;&nbsp;D Speed Queen Laundry, where the tenants were doing their laundry as the next most convenient place, shut down. &nbsp;“We checked with the laundry to see what was going on and the owners&nbsp;had decided they were no longer going to operate it, so we got into a discussion with them about getting it reopened,” Garrett said. “We figured if our tenants needed it, then other people would need it, too.”&nbsp;After doing research on laundromats, the Garretts&nbsp;discovered in that in this part of Kansas, there were a lot of outdated, older laundromats. With that in mind, they set out to make a appealing&nbsp;and updated laundromat for their tenants and their community. &nbsp;They even looked at newer laundromats around Kansas to gauge what they would like and what would provide the best service. &nbsp;“We saw and liked what they&nbsp;looked like, the feel of being inside them, and the comfort of going to them knowing you could put your laundry in a machine, and it is going to be clean,” Garrett said. “You're going to be safe there and stuff is going to work and you're going to be in and out and it's going to be a pleasant experience. We wanted that for Hutchinson.” &nbsp;Busy Bee Laundromat will host 20 washers and dryers for customers to use. Once they all get here that is.&nbsp;“We are facing the same challenges as the rest of America at the time where we are waiting until the machines arrive and we don't get a specific set date as to when that is,” Garrett said. “We have the dryers, and we were told the dryers&nbsp;would be here&nbsp;in the middle of April, but they showed up at the first part of April, so that was great.”&nbsp;“We're being told the washers should be in sometime in May. We're hoping, again, that happens earlier.” &nbsp;To prepare for opening, Busy Bee Laundromat has been hard at work not just replacing the outdated washers and dryers, some from the 1980s, but also updating the building itself. &nbsp;The Garretts have updated the plumbing, the electrical system, and the lights. They are still working on the heating and air conditioning. &nbsp;Additionally, they are renovating the building for office spaces for employees. Robert Garrett said they intend to employ four people in a rotation. &nbsp;Also being added to the laundromat will be a kids area to keep children entertained, complete with toys and a little library, while parents work on cleaning clothes. &nbsp;When it opens, Busy Bee Laundromat will not only give people a place to wash clothes, but also a sweet treat. The Garretts will be selling honey at the laundromat.&nbsp;“We raise honey bees at our home and so we have honey for sale over the last five to six&nbsp;years,” Robert Garrett, co-owner of Busy Bee Laundromat, said. “When we got this place, we decided to kind of tie that in.”&nbsp;The Garretts started keeping bees in 2017 to work with the orchard they have&nbsp;at their home. &nbsp;“When you have bees, you end up with honey, and you end up figuring out how you're going to distribute that,” Garrett said. “We started a little honey business.” &nbsp;Following the purchase of their building, the Garretts decided to not just sell the honey at the laundromat but theme it properly by naming it the Busy Bee Laundromat. &nbsp;The Busy Bee Laundromat is anticipated to open on 628 E. 4 St. in mid to late May. &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; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Busy Bee Laundromat will be a clean and sweet place

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Betty Taylor with the Hutchinson Horticulture Club said that their plant sale that is coming up from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Dillon Nature Center Main Building is to support an event that happened last month.

"The biggest expense the club has is our Gathering for Gardeners, which we had in March," Taylor said. "We had like 190 people come to that sometime during the day and six great speakers gave great gardening information. They came from Hays and Manhattan and Wichita, just area people that know a lot about gardening throughout the state."

Members provide the plants for the sale each year.

"We have different categories, from annuals to perennials, wildflowers, herbs, vegetables, houseplants, we even have some ground covers, vines and grasses," Taylor said. "Sometimes, even a shrub or a tree will come and be donated to the plant sale."

The sale is at Dillon Nature Center and it's a labor of love for members.

"They usually start extra plants from seed, or divide perennials that they have growing in their garden," Taylor said. "Sometimes, perennials will self-sew, so they have seedlings that they can pot up. There's very strict rules about getting things potted up and settled into the pot so many days before the plant sale so we know the plant will survive. We've had very good reports about our plant material that we sell."

Also, the plant sale supports monthly club meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. The April 18 meeting is Julia Hulsey on Growing Peanuts and will take place at the Dillon Nature Center, Taylors' Cabin at 3002 East 30th.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Betty Taylor with the Hutchinson Horticulture Club said that their plant sale that is coming up from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Dillon Nature Center Main Building is to support an event that happened last month."The biggest expense the club has is our Gathering for Gardeners, which we had in March," Taylor said. "We had like 190 people come to that sometime during the day and six great speakers gave great gardening information. They came from Hays and Manhattan and Wichita, just area people that know a lot about gardening throughout the state."Members provide the plants for the sale each year."We have different categories, from annuals to perennials, wildflowers, herbs, vegetables, houseplants, we even have some ground covers, vines and grasses," Taylor said. "Sometimes, even a shrub or a tree will come and be donated to the plant sale."The sale is at Dillon Nature Center and it's a labor of love for members."They usually start extra plants from seed, or divide perennials that they have growing in their garden," Taylor said. "Sometimes, perennials will self-sew, so they have seedlings that they can pot up. There's very strict rules about getting things potted up and settled into the pot so many days before the plant sale so we know the plant will survive. We've had very good reports about our plant material that we sell."Also, the plant sale supports monthly club meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. The April 18 meeting is Julia Hulsey on Growing Peanuts and will take place at the Dillon Nature Center, Taylors' Cabin at 3002 East 30th.<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;

2023 Horticulture Club Plant Sale Saturday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Law enforcement officers at locations across the state including in Hutchinson will be collecting unused medications for safe disposal on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dillons Marketplace at 3200 Plaza East.

The collection events are part of a nationwide effort to safely dispose of leftover medications to prevent accidental or intentional misuse. Since the Drug Take-Back Day program began in 2010, more than 118 tons of unwanted medications have been collected and destroyed in Kansas alone.

Medications will be accepted at drop-off sites across the state from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday. <a href="https://www.dea.gov/takebackday#collection-locator">Locations can be found by filling out this form.</a>

The National Drug Take-Back Day is coordinated by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration, which collects and safely destroys the medications.

Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. Nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates opioid overdoses kill nearly 130 Americans every day. According to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, pharmaceutical opioids are a leading cause of drug poisoning deaths in Kansas.

Studies show a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that traditional methods for disposing of unused medicines – flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash – pose potential safety and health hazards and should be avoided.

Unused prescriptions can be turned in year-round at many local law enforcement locations. Kansans should contact their local sheriff’s office or police department for more information.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Law enforcement officers at locations across the state including in Hutchinson will be collecting unused medications for safe disposal on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dillons Marketplace at 3200 Plaza East.The collection events are part of a nationwide effort to safely dispose of leftover medications to prevent accidental or intentional misuse. Since the Drug Take-Back Day program began in 2010, more than 118 tons of unwanted medications have been collected and destroyed in Kansas alone.Medications will be accepted at drop-off sites across the state from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday. <a href="https://www.dea.gov/takebackday#collection-locator">Locations can be found by filling out this form.</a>The National Drug Take-Back Day is coordinated by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration, which collects and safely destroys the medications.Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. Nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates opioid overdoses kill nearly 130 Americans every day. According to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, pharmaceutical opioids are a leading cause of drug poisoning deaths in Kansas.Studies show a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that traditional methods for disposing of unused medicines – flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash – pose potential safety and health hazards and should be avoided.Unused prescriptions can be turned in year-round at many local law enforcement locations. Kansans should contact their local sheriff’s office or police department for more information.<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;

Drug Take Back Day is Saturday

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;

4/18/2023 12:11 AM-Danica	Starr Duda-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (2nd conviction in 5 yrs)

4/17/2023 11:18 PM-Micco	Ray Hernandez-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv

4/17/2023 12:41 PM-Adam	Thomas Pettay-Probation Violation

4/17/2023 9:10 AM-Daniel	Earl Newburn-Probation Violation

4/17/2023 8:59 AM-Justin	Lee Jones-Ignition Interlock Device; Tamper with; Failure to Appear

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 </figure>Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;4/18/2023 12:11 AM-Danica	Starr Duda-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (2nd conviction in 5 yrs)4/17/2023 11:18 PM-Micco	Ray Hernandez-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv4/17/2023 12:41 PM-Adam	Thomas Pettay-Probation Violation4/17/2023 9:10 AM-Daniel	Earl Newburn-Probation Violation4/17/2023 8:59 AM-Justin	Lee Jones-Ignition Interlock Device; Tamper with; Failure to Appear

KINGMAN COUNTY —Emergency crews were busy Saturday night in Kingman County. 

Just after 11:40 p.m., a 911 call was placed for a possible semi on fire in the area of Highway 54 and NE 150 Avenue. The truck was full of frozen pizza and wontons, according to Kingman County Emergency Management Director Macay Ewy.

 When crews arrived they found the tractor trailer with fire extending into the trailer.&nbsp;

Cheney Fire, Kingman County Sheriff’s Office, Kingman EMS, Kingman Fire and Kingman County Emergency Management assisted. Around 5 a.m. Sunday, crews were still working on unloading what was left of the trailer cargo. There were no injuries and the cause may never be determined, according to Ewy, because the semi was destroyed.

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 </figure>KINGMAN COUNTY —Emergency crews were busy Saturday night in Kingman County. Just after 11:40 p.m., a 911 call was placed for a possible semi on fire in the area of Highway 54 and NE 150 Avenue. The truck was full of frozen pizza and wontons, according to Kingman County Emergency Management Director Macay Ewy. When crews arrived they found the tractor trailer with fire extending into the trailer.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Cheney Fire, Kingman County Sheriff’s Office, Kingman EMS, Kingman Fire and Kingman County Emergency Management assisted. Around 5 a.m. Sunday, crews were still working on unloading what was left of the trailer cargo. There were no injuries and the cause may never be determined, according to Ewy, because the semi was destroyed.<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;

Semi full of pizza, wontons destroyed in Kansas fire

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — There is a <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegO6uxhyftwdw9TmP3rmgQEgGBuNiqsJ2_xZVt-nZtf2Ongw/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3s8J8Ly-Yept1lKj09k6YNWkKBQju3ut0qcyOqyBrnOog0DfQTBN79NFs">sign-up list online</a> for those participating in the citywide garage sale in South Hutchinson on April 21-23 (Friday thru Sunday).

This information, except for the person's email address, will be shared with the public to advertise the event. Sign up is free. As of Monday morning, 34 addresses have signed up to be a part of the event Citywide cleanup is also occurring this weekend. Roll-off dumpsters will be placed at the baseball fields across from the community center and available all weekend.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — There is a <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegO6uxhyftwdw9TmP3rmgQEgGBuNiqsJ2_xZVt-nZtf2Ongw/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3s8J8Ly-Yept1lKj09k6YNWkKBQju3ut0qcyOqyBrnOog0DfQTBN79NFs">sign-up list online</a> for those participating in the citywide garage sale in South Hutchinson on April 21-23 (Friday thru Sunday). This information, except for the person's email address, will be shared with the public to advertise the event. Sign up is free. As of Monday morning, 34 addresses have signed up to be a part of the event Citywide cleanup is also occurring this weekend. Roll-off dumpsters will be placed at the baseball fields across from the community center and available all weekend.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

South Hutch garage sale signup in final stretch

NEWTON, Kan. — Internet Freedom is coming to Newton.&nbsp;

IdeaTek is expanding its popular ultra-fast fiber internet to Newton residents and businesses. This expansion will give thousands of households and businesses access to gigabit speeds at affordable prices.&nbsp;

IdeaTek has long been dedicated to bridging the digital divide in rural areas by bringing fiber internet access to underserved rural communities. However, internet access challenges extend beyond rural areas, said Daniel Friesen, IdeaTek’s co-founder and chief innovation officer.&nbsp;

"At IdeaTek, we believe every community and every Kansan deserves access to high-speed fiber internet, and we’re excited to be making it a reality in Newton,” Friesen said. “With fiber, we are providing a new foundation for innovation, creativity and progress in the age of the digital economy."

IdeaTek has currently built fiber infrastructure in the nearby Harvey County communities of Hesston and Halstead and has also built fiber to many of Newton’s business districts, serving Newton city buildings and local businesses with internet and phone since 2021. 

Last year, IdeaTek began discussions with Harvey County commissioners on creative ideas to connect remote and rural residents along with critical infrastructure through state broadband grants. IdeaTek continues its efforts to find innovative and economical ways to utilize state broadband grants to connect Harvey County residents and businesses.&nbsp;

IdeaTek's latest investment in Newton is set to inject approximately $12 million into the local economy, connecting 9,000 homes and businesses to fiber internet. Construction is expected to start in the coming weeks.

Friesen said that investment in fiber is a scalable solution for future growth in Kansas. Fiber offers symmetrical upload and download speeds, scalable capacities to meet the bandwidth demands for several decades, plus greater reliability and better pricing compared to Newton's current service providers.&nbsp;

“We build to the standards of the future, not today,” he said. "Fiber internet is the gold standard for internet connectivity, and we want to bring this technology to as many communities as possible.”

Residents will have access to unlimited and uncapped speeds of up to 2.5 gigabits per second with IdeaTek's rollout. IdeaTek also does not require contracts.&nbsp;

“We are extremely excited that IdeaTek has made the decision to invest in Newton and look forward to having this award-winning provider as an option for our residential and industrial users,” said Beth Shelton, Executive Director of the Harvey County Economic Development Council. “They are not only a great provider but also an involved community partner with a mission to give back to the communities they are in. IdeaTek has successfully worked with other communities in Harvey County this past year and their expansion into Newton is another win for our region.”

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 </figure>Release from IdeaTekNEWTON, Kan. — Internet Freedom is coming to Newton.&nbsp; IdeaTek is expanding its popular ultra-fast fiber internet to Newton residents and businesses. This expansion will give thousands of households and businesses access to gigabit speeds at affordable prices.&nbsp;IdeaTek has long been dedicated to bridging the digital divide in rural areas by bringing fiber internet access to underserved rural communities. However, internet access challenges extend beyond rural areas, said Daniel Friesen, IdeaTek’s co-founder and chief innovation officer.&nbsp;"At IdeaTek, we believe every community and every Kansan deserves access to high-speed fiber internet, and we’re excited to be making it a reality in Newton,” Friesen said. “With fiber, we are providing a new foundation for innovation, creativity and progress in the age of the digital economy."IdeaTek has currently built fiber infrastructure in the nearby Harvey County communities of Hesston and Halstead and has also built fiber to many of Newton’s business districts, serving Newton city buildings and local businesses with internet and phone since 2021. Last year, IdeaTek began discussions with Harvey County commissioners on creative ideas to connect remote and rural residents along with critical infrastructure through state broadband grants. IdeaTek continues its efforts to find innovative and economical ways to utilize state broadband grants to connect Harvey County residents and businesses.&nbsp;IdeaTek's latest investment in Newton is set to inject approximately $12 million into the local economy, connecting 9,000 homes and businesses to fiber internet. Construction is expected to start in the coming weeks.Friesen said that investment in fiber is a scalable solution for future growth in Kansas. Fiber offers symmetrical upload and download speeds, scalable capacities to meet the bandwidth demands for several decades, plus greater reliability and better pricing compared to Newton's current service providers.&nbsp;“We build to the standards of the future, not today,” he said. "Fiber internet is the gold standard for internet connectivity, and we want to bring this technology to as many communities as possible.”Residents will have access to unlimited and uncapped speeds of up to 2.5 gigabits per second with IdeaTek's rollout. IdeaTek also does not require contracts.&nbsp;“We are extremely excited that IdeaTek has made the decision to invest in Newton and look forward to having this award-winning provider as an option for our residential and industrial users,” said Beth Shelton, Executive Director of the Harvey County Economic Development Council. “They are not only a great provider but also an involved community partner with a mission to give back to the communities they are in. IdeaTek has successfully worked with other communities in Harvey County this past year and their expansion into Newton is another win for our region.”“On behalf of the city of Newton, we are very excited to have another choice for access to fiber for our residents,” said Newton Mayor Leroy Koehn. “IdeaTek is a high-quality company and will be a great fit for our community. Thank you for choosing Newton!”&nbsp;Based in Buhler, IdeaTek was founded in 1999 by Friesen and four high school friends. Today, the company employs over 140 Kansans and is continuing to grow. IdeaTek has deployed more than 4,500 miles of fiber and built 150 fixed wireless towers, serving customers in nearly 90 Kansas communities.&nbsp;To see if your home is in IdeaTek’s residential build, visit <a href="http://hookmeup.ideatek.com">hookmeup.ideatek.com</a>.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;