HESSTON, Kan. — Residents in Hesston USD 460 go to the polls tomorrow to vote on a $33.4 million bond issue that would combine the high school and middle school under one roof and make significant improvements to the 50-year-old high school.

“It is a significant change to the format or the structure of the district moving from a three building concept . . . to a two building concept,” Superintendent Kevin Logan said. “The middle school and high school would be housed under the same roof, still retaining two separate identities.”

The biggest issue deals with the current middle school, which was built in 1959. After several expansions, the building is falling under disrepair, to a point that some residents want to see it removed.

“The majority of folks in town did not want to see that building stay up and continue to need repairs done to it,” Logan said. “They would rather see it razed or torn down rather than continue to do repairs on it.”

How much of that building would be removed remains to be seen as several additions have been made to it over the past 20 years. The other discussion from both opponents and proponents of the bond issue stems from the combining of the two schools, which would mean one building holding fifth graders all the way up to seniors in high school.

Logan addressed that issue: “It’s done all over the state right now, smaller schools do it, larger schools do it. When you’re inside a school building, the school days are very structured so you don’t have that direct interaction.”&nbsp;

That includes moving class schedules along with other activities.

“Schedules would be different, so passing periods wouldn’t be common even if students were moving from their wing to a gymnasium or from their wing to a shop area, it wouldn’t be common,” Logan said. “Lunch schedules would be set . . . so they wouldn’t all be using the cafeteria at the same time.”

The bond issue includes a new auditorium, new gymnasium and updates to the current high school.

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 </figure>HESSTON, Kan. — Residents in Hesston USD 460 go to the polls tomorrow to vote on a $33.4 million bond issue that would combine the high school and middle school under one roof and make significant improvements to the 50-year-old high school.“It is a significant change to the format or the structure of the district moving from a three building concept . . . to a two building concept,” Superintendent Kevin Logan said. “The middle school and high school would be housed under the same roof, still retaining two separate identities.”The biggest issue deals with the current middle school, which was built in 1959. After several expansions, the building is falling under disrepair, to a point that some residents want to see it removed.“The majority of folks in town did not want to see that building stay up and continue to need repairs done to it,” Logan said. “They would rather see it razed or torn down rather than continue to do repairs on it.”How much of that building would be removed remains to be seen as several additions have been made to it over the past 20 years. The other discussion from both opponents and proponents of the bond issue stems from the combining of the two schools, which would mean one building holding fifth graders all the way up to seniors in high school.Logan addressed that issue: “It’s done all over the state right now, smaller schools do it, larger schools do it. When you’re inside a school building, the school days are very structured so you don’t have that direct interaction.”&nbsp;That includes moving class schedules along with other activities.“Schedules would be different, so passing periods wouldn’t be common even if students were moving from their wing to a gymnasium or from their wing to a shop area, it wouldn’t be common,” Logan said. “Lunch schedules would be set . . . so they wouldn’t all be using the cafeteria at the same time.”The bond issue includes a new auditorium, new gymnasium and updates to the current high school.<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;

USD 460 superintendent talks about Tuesday's bond vote

HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The annual campaign for the United Way of Reno County is getting underway.

"We are excited to kick off our United Way community-wide campaign," said Carla Stanfield with United Way. "We're going to actually have two separate events, but we'd love for the community to join us for either or both. The first is going to be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m, over in the Hutchinson Public Library parking lot."

There will be food trucks available, live music and a lot of positive energy to kick off the campaign. A similar event will happen later in the day, as well.

"The second event is in the late afternoon, early evening, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. It's going to be in the parking lot at 30th and Plum."

That's the former Dillons parking lot where Fee Insurance, GEO Chemicals and Scooters are located. The campaign has also announced its chair for this year.

"It's Darrell Pankratz," Stanfield said. "He is the retired CEO of Prairieland Partners. He has been so gracious as to give us a lot of his time and energy through the campaign. He also makes a cameo in our campaign video. We're very thankful for Darrell's time and effort."

Stanfield said the United Way helps 27 agencies across Reno County and community members should be looking for United Way representatives to come to their workplaces throughout the fall.

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Kan. — 
The annual campaign for the United Way of Reno County is getting underway."We are excited to kick off our United Way community-wide campaign," said Carla Stanfield with United Way. "We're going to actually have two separate events, but we'd love for the community to join us for either or both. The first is going to be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m, over in the Hutchinson Public Library parking lot."There will be food trucks available, live music and a lot of positive energy to kick off the campaign. A similar event will happen later in the day, as well."The second event is in the late afternoon, early evening, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. It's going to be in the parking lot at 30th and Plum."That's the former Dillons parking lot where Fee Insurance, GEO Chemicals and Scooters are located. The campaign has also announced its chair for this year."It's Darrell Pankratz," Stanfield said. "He is the retired CEO of Prairieland Partners. He has been so gracious as to give us a lot of his time and energy through the campaign. He also makes a cameo in our campaign video. We're very thankful for Darrell's time and effort."Stanfield said the United Way helps 27 agencies across Reno County and community members should be looking for United Way representatives to come to their workplaces throughout the fall.

United Way of Reno County kickoff is today

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The final SW Bricktown Fiesta planning meeting is set for tonight at 6 p.m. at the Hutch Rec office at 17 East First.

The Hutchinson City Council approved the official date for the SW Bricktown Fiesta at its meeting August 16 as September 24. 

There is a special entertainment district allowed for SW Bricktown Park from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. that night.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The final SW Bricktown Fiesta planning meeting is set for tonight at 6 p.m. at the Hutch Rec office at 17 East First.The Hutchinson City Council approved the official date for the SW Bricktown Fiesta at its meeting August 16 as September 24. There is a special entertainment district allowed for SW Bricktown Park from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. that night.

SW Bricktown Fiesta final planning meeting tonight

Welcome to Hutch Post’s new feature series "A Day in the Life." We've gone behind the scenes to see what "a day in the life" is like for some of Reno County's busiest shops, factories and businesses. We'll show the inner workings of facilities you may pass every day, to finally see what goes on inside. From boilers to donuts, join us as we learn how things are designed and produced right here in Reno County with "A Day in the Life." This series will be posted every other Sunday morning.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — James Weve’s vision has turned into JW Machine, a company that has grown steadily over the years. The company, located at 1003 Corey Rd., started small, but has grown into a company that many rely on to make or refurbish parts for just about anything.&nbsp;

Weve started with two lathe machines in his garage in October of 2017, making parts to order. Now, the company makes parts for many area manufacturers including Kuhn Krause, rollers for a company in Newton that makes treadmills, and Stinger Manufacturing in Burrton.

After starting with just two machines, Weve’s complement of equipment includes vertical mills, metal lathes, presses, and other equipment to mill shapes and grind with precision. Weve has been a machinist for more than 15 years, specializing in CNC and Manual Machining. 

He says his company prides itself on quality, precision, and efficiency on every job, big or small. Being small also allows the company to machine orders larger companies might not want to tackle. It's a common theme we have heard throughout our feature series.

Weve’s company is small with five full-time and three part-time employees. Weve says he tries to keep some balance between acquiring more business, and being able to meet deadlines and provide service to existing customers.&nbsp;

While he is the boss and owner, Weve still likes getting behind one of the machines and putting it to work. It's work he says he enjoys. While the computer-controlled machines make the work look easy, there are many things to be watched during any machining process because of the very close tolerances the machine must adhere to. 

Measurements are being taken constantly to make sure changes in temperature and other factors don’t allow the parts to fall outside the tolerance allowed by the customer.

The machine industry is one where you can learn the trade at HutchCC or any other vocational school. Being able to work computers, taking pride in close quality control and knowing how to use precision measuring tools are essential to employment.

If your business or industry would like the opportunity to show off how you do things, contact Rod Zook at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rod.zook@hutchpost.com">rod.zook@hutchpost.com</a>&nbsp;or call 620-259-7396 and be a part of "A Day in the Life."

A Day in the Life is brought to you by: <a href="https://www.hutchchamber.com/">Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce</a> <a href="https://kincaidseedresearch.com/">Kincaid Manufacturing</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jwmachineks">JW Machine</a> <a href="https://havensteel.com/">Haven Steel</a>

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 </figure>Welcome to Hutch Post’s new feature series "A Day in the Life." We've gone behind the scenes to see what "a day in the life" is like for some of Reno County's busiest shops, factories and businesses. We'll show the inner workings of facilities you may pass every day, to finally see what goes on inside. From boilers to donuts, join us as we learn how things are designed and produced right here in Reno County with "A Day in the Life." This series will be posted every other Sunday morning.<figure>
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 </figure>By ROD ZOOK Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — James Weve’s vision has turned into JW Machine, a company that has grown steadily over the years. The company, located at 1003 Corey Rd., started small, but has grown into a company that many rely on to make or refurbish parts for just about anything.&nbsp;<figure>
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</div>Weve started with two lathe machines in his garage in October of 2017, making parts to order. Now, the company makes parts for many area manufacturers including Kuhn Krause, rollers for a company in Newton that makes treadmills, and Stinger Manufacturing in Burrton.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660595204083.jpeg" alt="JW Machine can provide a host of services from large-scale numbers to smaller orders. The company can mill, grind and press products for just about any application." />
 <figcaption>JW Machine can provide a host of services from large-scale numbers to smaller orders. The company can mill, grind and press products for just about any application.</figcaption>
 </figure>After starting with just two machines, Weve’s complement of equipment includes vertical mills, metal lathes, presses, and other equipment to mill shapes and grind with precision. Weve has been a machinist for more than 15 years, specializing in CNC and Manual Machining. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660595314387.jpeg" alt="Most of the equipment can machine fine parts with the help of a computer, but the company can also do a number of manual tasks at the shop." />
 <figcaption>Most of the equipment can machine fine parts with the help of a computer, but the company can also do a number of manual tasks at the shop.</figcaption>
 </figure>He says his company prides itself on quality, precision, and efficiency on every job, big or small. Being small also allows the company to machine orders larger companies might not want to tackle. It's a common theme we have heard throughout our feature series.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660595230875.jpeg" alt="While the machines are computer assisted, workers must constantly measure product coming off a lathe as temperature changes and other factors can bring a machine's part out of the close tolerances expected." />
 <figcaption>While the machines are computer assisted, workers must constantly measure product coming off a lathe as temperature changes and other factors can bring a machine's part out of the close tolerances expected.</figcaption>
 </figure>Weve’s company is small with five full-time and three part-time employees. Weve says he tries to keep some balance between acquiring more business, and being able to meet deadlines and provide service to existing customers.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>While he is the boss and owner, Weve still likes getting behind one of the machines and putting it to work. It's work he says he enjoys. While the computer-controlled machines make the work look easy, there are many things to be watched during any machining process because of the very close tolerances the machine must adhere to. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660595348841.jpeg" alt="JW Machine offers multi-axis, vertical and horizontal milling and machine work. One advantage is that the company can do smaller orders some other companies might not take on." />
 <figcaption>JW Machine offers multi-axis, vertical and horizontal milling and machine work. One advantage is that the company can do smaller orders some other companies might not take on.</figcaption>
 </figure>Measurements are being taken constantly to make sure changes in temperature and other factors don’t allow the parts to fall outside the tolerance allowed by the customer.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660595277482.jpeg" alt="An example of the work done at JW Machine." />
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 </figure>The machine industry is one where you can learn the trade at HutchCC or any other vocational school. Being able to work computers, taking pride in close quality control and knowing how to use precision measuring tools are essential to employment.If your business or industry would like the opportunity to show off how you do things, contact Rod Zook at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rod.zook@hutchpost.com">rod.zook@hutchpost.com</a>&nbsp;or call 620-259-7396 and be a part of "A Day in the Life."A Day in the Life is brought to you by: <a href="https://www.hutchchamber.com/">Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce</a> <a href="https://kincaidseedresearch.com/">Kincaid Manufacturing</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jwmachineks">JW Machine</a> <a href="https://havensteel.com/">Haven Steel</a><a href="https://hutchpost.com/category/a-day-in-the-life">CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL SERIES</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

🎥A Day in the Life: JW Machine

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp; Heartland Credit Union (HCU) has been named the number one Return of the Member (ROM) credit union in their asset group nationwide and number 25 in the nation, as measured by Callahan &amp; Associates.

ROM is a quantifiable metric used to measure the value a credit union provides to its members based on loan and savings rates, the products and services the credit union offers to its members, and member engagement.

“There’s no greater compliment than to be recognized for the value we provide to our members,” Dan Springer, President/CEO said. “I want to thank our staff for their dedication to making our members their number one priority and finding the right solutions for our members’ needs. We couldn’t do it without them.”

HCU is headquartered in Hutchinson, and just recently expanded into the Hays market to go along with branches in Haven, Newton and Wichita. The credit union has about 35,000 members with total assets of $550 million.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp; Heartland Credit Union (HCU) has been named the number one Return of the Member (ROM) credit union in their asset group nationwide and number 25 in the nation, as measured by Callahan &amp; Associates.ROM is a quantifiable metric used to measure the value a credit union provides to its members based on loan and savings rates, the products and services the credit union offers to its members, and member engagement.“There’s no greater compliment than to be recognized for the value we provide to our members,” Dan Springer, President/CEO said. “I want to thank our staff for their dedication to making our members their number one priority and finding the right solutions for our members’ needs. We couldn’t do it without them.”HCU is headquartered in Hutchinson, and just recently expanded into the Hays market to go along with branches in Haven, Newton and Wichita. The credit union has about 35,000 members with total assets of $550 million.<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;

Heartland Credit Union receives high marks

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — After making some significant cuts to the budget during their meeting August 9th, the Reno County Commission will hold their revenue neutral rate and full budget hearings on Tuesday.&nbsp;

After several budget meetings the commission asked County Administrator Randy Partington to offer up a spreadsheet of potential cuts that could be made. During the August 9th meeting the commission found $884,000 worth of additional cuts that could be made. The cuts will not get the county to a revenue neutral rate but they will be close.&nbsp;

As it stands now, for Tuesday’s meeting the budget totals $80,894,406 on total taxes levied of $ 25,549,032 which is a drop of more than $1.1 million. The mill levy will be 37.810.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The cuts include several deferred vehicle purchases and a cut to courthouse renovation spending. They also include nearly $37,000 in service agency cuts, and cutting $300,000 of cash from the employee benefits line item.

The revenue and budget hearings are a part of Tuesday's county commission meeting starting at 9 a.m. at the Reno County annex.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — After making some significant cuts to the budget during their meeting August 9th, the Reno County Commission will hold their revenue neutral rate and full budget hearings on Tuesday.&nbsp;After several budget meetings the commission asked County Administrator Randy Partington to offer up a spreadsheet of potential cuts that could be made. During the August 9th meeting the commission found $884,000 worth of additional cuts that could be made. The cuts will not get the county to a revenue neutral rate but they will be close.&nbsp;As it stands now, for Tuesday’s meeting the budget totals $80,894,406 on total taxes levied of $ 25,549,032 which is a drop of more than $1.1 million. The mill levy will be 37.810.&nbsp;&nbsp;The cuts include several deferred vehicle purchases and a cut to courthouse renovation spending. They also include nearly $37,000 in service agency cuts, and cutting $300,000 of cash from the employee benefits line item.The revenue and budget hearings are a part of Tuesday's county commission meeting starting at 9 a.m. at the Reno County annex.<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.

County Commission to hold budget hearings Tuesday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Dylan Laible had as many touchdown passes Saturday afternoon as he did incompletions: five.

The 6-5 quarterback from Little Elm, Texas, is in his third season with the Blue Dragons after getting an extra year of eligibility from the pandemic. Coach Drew Dallas said Laible had that veteran look in the season opener against No. 13 Navarro.

"There was just a different look in Dylan's eyes," Dallas said, referencing Laible's ability to see the defense better pre-snap and make necessary adjustments.

Laible went 13 of 18 for 278 yards and five touchdowns. His day was done early in the third quarter, something reminiscent of the Dragons six-game run to finish the season No. 5 in the country last year before the playoff.

While the passing game stole the show Saturday, it was actually the run game that put the first points on the board.

Rontavious Richmond broke free on a 23-yard scamper to put Hutchinson on top 7-0 with less than three minutes of game time gone.

From there, Laible found Micah Woods once, Marcello Bussey twice, and Malik Benson once to close out the first half.

The longest touchdown play of the day went to the nation's top recruit, Malik Benson. The Alabama commit took a short pass from Laible and turned it into a 90-yard touchdown.

The Dragons took a 35-0 lead into the locker room thanks to the 50-yard bomb to Woods, the 48-yard dagger to Bussey, a 15-yard shot to Bussey that came one play after a Terry Kirksey fumble recovery,&nbsp;and the short pass that went 90 yards to Benson.

Kirksey, a 6-3 sophomore, led Hutchinson with five tackles, two for loss.

The Dragons allowed 216 yards, only 80 on the ground. Hutchinson's offense put up 521 yards, 341 came through the air.

The Dragons missed long field goal opportunities from 41, 40 and 50. The 50-yard field goal would have set a Blue Dragon record. Kicker Cole Segraves actually made the kick from 50, but the play was blown dead for a timeout as the play clock expired. On the attempt, Segraves was hurt. Connor Gellender stepped in for the long kick and came up just short.

The Dragons forced three fumbles, recovered two, and intercepted the Bulldogs three times.

Hutchinson's special teams took advantage of a gap in Navarro's return formation. The sky and squib kicks offered the Dragons more offensive opportunity. "The wind played tricks and gave us a short field," Dallas said of Navarro's muffed kick returns.

The Dragons did have 12 penalties for 110 yards, but Dallas said many of those infractions were "effort" penalties that were hard to criticize.

"They flew around, they played hard, they played together," Dallas said of his team's 42-0 victory.

Laible found Woods again early in the third quarter. The 18-yard TD pass capped a six-play, 65-yard drive. That drive marked the longest of the day for Hutchinson as the previous five drives took three plays or fewer.

Hutchinson is on the road next Saturday to play Ellsworth in Iowa Falls, Iowa.

The Panthers (0-1) lost 48-25 earlier this week at DuPage.

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<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1661635332839.jpeg" alt="Dylan Laible (7) threw for five touchdowns Saturday. He had touchdowns of 50, 48, 15, 90 and 18 yards." />
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 </figure>By DAREN DUNN Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Dylan Laible had as many touchdown passes Saturday afternoon as he did incompletions: five.The 6-5 quarterback from Little Elm, Texas, is in his third season with the Blue Dragons after getting an extra year of eligibility from the pandemic. Coach Drew Dallas said Laible had that veteran look in the season opener against No. 13 Navarro."There was just a different look in Dylan's eyes," Dallas said, referencing Laible's ability to see the defense better pre-snap and make necessary adjustments.Laible went 13 of 18 for 278 yards and five touchdowns. His day was done early in the third quarter, something reminiscent of the Dragons six-game run to finish the season No. 5 in the country last year before the playoff.While the passing game stole the show Saturday, it was actually the run game that put the first points on the board.Rontavious Richmond broke free on a 23-yard scamper to put Hutchinson on top 7-0 with less than three minutes of game time gone.From there, Laible found Micah Woods once, Marcello Bussey twice, and Malik Benson once to close out the first half.The longest touchdown play of the day went to the nation's top recruit, Malik Benson. The Alabama commit took a short pass from Laible and turned it into a 90-yard touchdown.The Dragons took a 35-0 lead into the locker room thanks to the 50-yard bomb to Woods, the 48-yard dagger to Bussey, a 15-yard shot to Bussey that came one play after a Terry Kirksey fumble recovery,&nbsp;and the short pass that went 90 yards to Benson.Kirksey, a 6-3 sophomore, led Hutchinson with five tackles, two for loss.The Dragons allowed 216 yards, only 80 on the ground. Hutchinson's offense put up 521 yards, 341 came through the air.The Dragons missed long field goal opportunities from 41, 40 and 50. The 50-yard field goal would have set a Blue Dragon record. Kicker Cole Segraves actually made the kick from 50, but the play was blown dead for a timeout as the play clock expired. On the attempt, Segraves was hurt. Connor Gellender stepped in for the long kick and came up just short.The Dragons forced three fumbles, recovered two, and intercepted the Bulldogs three times.Hutchinson's special teams took advantage of a gap in Navarro's return formation. The sky and squib kicks offered the Dragons more offensive opportunity. "The wind played tricks and gave us a short field," Dallas said of Navarro's muffed kick returns.The Dragons did have 12 penalties for 110 yards, but Dallas said many of those infractions were "effort" penalties that were hard to criticize."They flew around, they played hard, they played together," Dallas said of his team's 42-0 victory.Laible found Woods again early in the third quarter. The 18-yard TD pass capped a six-play, 65-yard drive. That drive marked the longest of the day for Hutchinson as the previous five drives took three plays or fewer.FINAL: Hutchinson 42 Navarro 0Hutchinson is on the road next Saturday to play Ellsworth in Iowa Falls, Iowa.The Panthers (0-1) lost 48-25 earlier this week at DuPage.<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;

🏈  FB: No. 3 Dragons dominant in opener

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Area Applebee's Restaurants will be holding a special fundraiser in September to benefit the Kansas Honor Flight program. 

Locations for the&nbsp; September 27th event include&nbsp; Hutchinson, McPherson, Newton, Wichita, Andover, Derby, Park City, Salina, Great Bend, Dodge City, Garden City, Liberal and Hays. This is for dine in or carry out orders.

Customers can choose from five great meals on a Special Fundraiser Menu. Kansas Honor Flight will receive 50% of the revenue.&nbsp;

·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Three—Cheese Chicken Penne

·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Fiesta Lime Chicken

·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Classic Bacon Cheeseburger

·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Chicken Tenders Platter

·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

For dessert they can order the Triple Chocolate Meltdown and a portion of that purchase will go to KHF.

The Kansas Honor Flight Hutchinson is fully-powered by all-volunteers. The Kansas Honor Flight volunteers work to honor Kansas veterans of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War by providing them with an all expense paid journey of honor and remembrance to visit their memorials in Washington, D.C. 

The organization also works to educate the youth and communities throughout Kansas about the impact of these historic wars and the freedoms our nation enjoys because of the service of our veterans.

The trip cost is approximately $900 per veteran.&nbsp; Approximately 500 Kansas veterans are waiting to go on this once in a lifetime trip.&nbsp; You can help in sending a veteran.

For more information contact <a href="http://Kansashonorflighthutchinson@gmail.com">Kansashonorflighthutchinson@gmail.com</a>, visit <a href="http://www.kansashonorflight.org/">www.kansashonorflight.org</a> or like their Facebook page “Kansas Honor Flight.”

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Area Applebee's Restaurants will be holding a special fundraiser in September to benefit the Kansas Honor Flight program. Locations for the&nbsp; September 27th event include&nbsp; Hutchinson, McPherson, Newton, Wichita, Andover, Derby, Park City, Salina, Great Bend, Dodge City, Garden City, Liberal and Hays. This is for dine in or carry out orders.Customers can choose from five great meals on a Special Fundraiser Menu. Kansas Honor Flight will receive 50% of the revenue.&nbsp;·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Three—Cheese Chicken Penne·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Fiesta Lime Chicken·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Classic Bacon Cheeseburger·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Chicken Tenders Platter·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Grilled Chicken Caesar SaladFor dessert they can order the Triple Chocolate Meltdown and a portion of that purchase will go to KHF.The Kansas Honor Flight Hutchinson is fully-powered by all-volunteers. The Kansas Honor Flight volunteers work to honor Kansas veterans of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War by providing them with an all expense paid journey of honor and remembrance to visit their memorials in Washington, D.C. The organization also works to educate the youth and communities throughout Kansas about the impact of these historic wars and the freedoms our nation enjoys because of the service of our veterans.The trip cost is approximately $900 per veteran.&nbsp; Approximately 500 Kansas veterans are waiting to go on this once in a lifetime trip.&nbsp; You can help in sending a veteran.For more information contact <a href="http://Kansashonorflighthutchinson@gmail.com">Kansashonorflighthutchinson@gmail.com</a>, visit <a href="http://www.kansashonorflight.org/">www.kansashonorflight.org</a> or like their Facebook page “Kansas Honor Flight.”

Applebee's helping raise funds for Kansas Honor Flight

PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — The last of four informational meetings for patrons in Pretty Prairie USD 311 School District on the $10.4 million bond issue is Tuesday.

The meeting is at 7 p.m. at the auditorium. The bond election is Tuesday Sept 6. A resolution was passed by the board earlier this year on the&nbsp; proposal that will be paid out over 20 years.

The proposal includes a number of needed high end maintenance items and a major renovation to the middle school gymnasium including new locker rooms, a concession area and restrooms. If approved, the middle school gym would become the main athletic facility for the schools.&nbsp;

The tax increase would amount to $14 per month on a $50,000 home; $28 per month for a $100,000 home and $42 per month for a $150,000 home.

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 </figure>PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — The last of four informational meetings for patrons in Pretty Prairie USD 311 School District on the $10.4 million bond issue is Tuesday.The meeting is at 7 p.m. at the auditorium. The bond election is Tuesday Sept 6. A resolution was passed by the board earlier this year on the&nbsp; proposal that will be paid out over 20 years.The proposal includes a number of needed high end maintenance items and a major renovation to the middle school gymnasium including new locker rooms, a concession area and restrooms. If approved, the middle school gym would become the main athletic facility for the schools.&nbsp;The tax increase would amount to $14 per month on a $50,000 home; $28 per month for a $100,000 home and $42 per month for a $150,000 home.<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.

Informational meeting on USD 311 bond issue is Tuesday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson City Public Works announced Friday that starting Monday at 8:30 a.m., the Public Works Traffic division will install the temporary traffic signals on Main Street at 20th and 23rd Avenue in preparation for the Kansas State Fair.&nbsp;

The lights on Main at 20th and 23rd will be on yellow flash for Main Street north/southbound traffic and red flash for 20th and 23rd east/westbound traffic until September 6th when they will begin functioning as a typical traffic signal. The signals will be put back on flash the day after the fair ends, Sept 19th. They will be removed the week of September 26th.&nbsp;

For more information on this or any other city traffic project, call Hutchinson Public Works at 620-694-1900.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson City Public Works announced Friday that starting Monday at 8:30 a.m., the Public Works Traffic division will install the temporary traffic signals on Main Street at 20th and 23rd Avenue in preparation for the Kansas State Fair.&nbsp;The lights on Main at 20th and 23rd will be on yellow flash for Main Street north/southbound traffic and red flash for 20th and 23rd east/westbound traffic until September 6th when they will begin functioning as a typical traffic signal. The signals will be put back on flash the day after the fair ends, Sept 19th. They will be removed the week of September 26th.&nbsp;For more information on this or any other city traffic project, call Hutchinson Public Works at 620-694-1900.<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;

Hutchinson Public Works to install State Fair traffic signals Monday

KINGMAN COUNTY — Three people died in an accident just after 10 a.m. Friday in Kingman County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Chevy Classic driven by Justin Robert Martin, 21, Cheney, was northbound on NE 100 Avenue and NE 10th Street ten miles east of Kingman.

The driver failed to stop at the stop sign. An eastbound 1992 Chevy 2500 hauling a stock trailer and driven by Franklin Leroy Young, 89, Cheney,&nbsp;struck the Chevy Classic on the drivers door in the middle of the intersection.

Martin, Young and a passenger in the Chevy Classic identified as 25-year-old Ashley J.&nbsp;Ashwill of Cheney were pronounced dead at the scene and were transported to Livingston Funeral Home.

EMS transported a passenger in the Chevy 2500 John D. Stewart, 61, to St. Francis.&nbsp; The occupants of the pickup were not wearing seat belts, according to the KHP.

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 </figure>KINGMAN COUNTY — Three people died in an accident just after 10 a.m. Friday in Kingman County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Chevy Classic driven by Justin Robert Martin, 21, Cheney, was northbound on NE 100 Avenue and NE 10th Street ten miles east of Kingman.The driver failed to stop at the stop sign. An eastbound 1992 Chevy 2500 hauling a stock trailer and driven by Franklin Leroy Young, 89, Cheney,&nbsp;struck the Chevy Classic on the drivers door in the middle of the intersection.Martin, Young and a passenger in the Chevy Classic identified as 25-year-old Ashley J.&nbsp;Ashwill of Cheney were pronounced dead at the scene and were transported to Livingston Funeral Home.EMS transported a passenger in the Chevy 2500 John D. Stewart, 61, to St. Francis.&nbsp; The occupants of the pickup were not wearing seat belts, according to the KHP.

KHP: 3 Kansans dead after 2-vehicle Kingman Co. crash

HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Interim Hutchinson City Manager Gary Meagher said the process of getting solutions for the Woodie Seat Freeway continues.

"Phase one is currently under design," Meagher said. "That would be the portion between the river bridge and Avenue C. We're designing that for a mill and overlay, removing the median, doing some storm sewer work and improving the guardrails. We're applying for a cost share grant through KDOT. If we would get that, the funds would be available in July of 2023."

If they find out they didn't get the grant, it may actually happen sooner.

"I still believe the project will start sometime in 2023," Meagher said. "It could start a little bit earlier than July possibly, because the design will be done. We are looking at working with the county. The county is looking at bridge improvements on the Woodie Seat over the river. We think it will score a lot better in the evaluation from KDOT, because they like to see regionalism, or communities working together."

The solutions to Avenue B and Avenue A, the bridges that are the city's responsibility, are still in the design process, as well.

"The engineers presented really, three options," Meagher said. "One, that would be kind of the original plan, you might say, that would cut off Avenue B. They also provided an option that showed a walkway only under the Woodie Seat project and then the other one would be that there would actually be an opportunity for vehicular traffic, a two lane road, if you will, that goes under. It wouldn't look the same as a bridge. It would be kind of a box that would be covered with some dirt and the roadway would be over it. They are evaluating those options and the costs and those kind of things. Right now, I think they're going to come back to city council with some of those costs and price out some of those options. That would probably be sometime in October."

Until the costs come back, there is no way to know how long that phase of the project will take to complete.

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Kan. — Interim Hutchinson City Manager Gary Meagher said the process of getting solutions for the Woodie Seat Freeway continues."Phase one is currently under design," Meagher said. "That would be the portion between the river bridge and Avenue C. We're designing that for a mill and overlay, removing the median, doing some storm sewer work and improving the guardrails. We're applying for a cost share grant through KDOT. If we would get that, the funds would be available in July of 2023."If they find out they didn't get the grant, it may actually happen sooner."I still believe the project will start sometime in 2023," Meagher said. "It could start a little bit earlier than July possibly, because the design will be done. We are looking at working with the county. The county is looking at bridge improvements on the Woodie Seat over the river. We think it will score a lot better in the evaluation from KDOT, because they like to see regionalism, or communities working together."The solutions to Avenue B and Avenue A, the bridges that are the city's responsibility, are still in the design process, as well."The engineers presented really, three options," Meagher said. "One, that would be kind of the original plan, you might say, that would cut off Avenue B. They also provided an option that showed a walkway only under the Woodie Seat project and then the other one would be that there would actually be an opportunity for vehicular traffic, a two lane road, if you will, that goes under. It wouldn't look the same as a bridge. It would be kind of a box that would be covered with some dirt and the roadway would be over it. They are evaluating those options and the costs and those kind of things. Right now, I think they're going to come back to city council with some of those costs and price out some of those options. That would probably be sometime in October."Until the costs come back, there is no way to know how long that phase of the project will take to complete.

Meagher: Woodie Seat phases continuing forward

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — It was the space race of the 1960’s and 1970’s that helped make the Cosmosphere what it is today. The race to the moon and the artifacts and history that were a part of it have been the staple of the museum as it approaches its 60th birthday.&nbsp;

Now moon missions are on the way back to the front of the space program with the Artemis 1 launch scheduled for Monday.&nbsp;

“Who thought it would be 50 years before we’re actually getting back to the moon,”Cosmosphere President Jim Remar said. “It’s incredibly exciting. It’s the dawn of a new era and one that the Cosmosphere is proud to bring to the public.”

Remar says that the Artemis missions will also benefit the space museum by keeping the missions in front of their potential visitors.

“Anytime space is front and center in the media and the public, it’s a good thing for us,” Remar said. “And when it happens to be a return to the moon, something that hasn’t been accomplished for quite a long time, it really benefits us.”&nbsp;

Remar also noted that many of the youth who have attended space camps at the Cosmosphere will also benefit from the new moon program.

“The students that participate in our programs, whether it’s summer camps or the school year education programs, hopefully understand and recognize the importance of what they are going to witness,” Remar said. “And understand or hopefully realize that spark was potentially ignited by their participation in programs at the Cosmosphere.”

Artemis 1 is set to launch Monday morning at 7:33 CDT. The Cosmosphere will have the lobby open and breakfast available for anyone who wants to come watch.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By ROD ZOOK Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — It was the space race of the 1960’s and 1970’s that helped make the Cosmosphere what it is today. The race to the moon and the artifacts and history that were a part of it have been the staple of the museum as it approaches its 60th birthday.&nbsp;Now moon missions are on the way back to the front of the space program with the Artemis 1 launch scheduled for Monday.&nbsp;“Who thought it would be 50 years before we’re actually getting back to the moon,”Cosmosphere President Jim Remar said. “It’s incredibly exciting. It’s the dawn of a new era and one that the Cosmosphere is proud to bring to the public.”Remar says that the Artemis missions will also benefit the space museum by keeping the missions in front of their potential visitors.“Anytime space is front and center in the media and the public, it’s a good thing for us,” Remar said. “And when it happens to be a return to the moon, something that hasn’t been accomplished for quite a long time, it really benefits us.”&nbsp;Remar also noted that many of the youth who have attended space camps at the Cosmosphere will also benefit from the new moon program.“The students that participate in our programs, whether it’s summer camps or the school year education programs, hopefully understand and recognize the importance of what they are going to witness,” Remar said. “And understand or hopefully realize that spark was potentially ignited by their participation in programs at the Cosmosphere.”Artemis 1 is set to launch Monday morning at 7:33 CDT. The Cosmosphere will have the lobby open and breakfast available for anyone who wants to come watch.&nbsp;<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;

Artemis mission is special for the Cosmosphere

If you're going to Yoder Heritage Day on Saturday, be prepared to walk a little.

"We don't allow any parking in the town of Yoder, outside of handicapped parking," said Mervin Fisher. "We have some, I believe, over on the south side of the hardware. Our parking is, on the north side of Yoder, it's in Yoder Welding's parking lot, they've allowed us to use their parking lot. Then, there's also a place for horse trailers over there in the field on the north end of Yoder. On the east side of Yoder, we are using Yoder Charter School's playground for parking and then on the south side we have parking along Switzer Road. We will be running golf cart shuttles all through the day. In the morning, there will be a horse drawn shuttle that we will be running, as well."

The town's population explodes for the parade on Saturday morning.

"During the parade, we usually figure between 8 and 10 thousand people in town," Fisher said. "The parade starts at 10:30. Sign up for the parade, I believe it's around 9:30. They line up on Switzer Road west of Yoder. It is one of the largest horse-drawn parades in Kansas. It is usually about an hour long, which is a pretty long parade."

Here is the full schedule of activities for Saturday:

8:00 a.m. Draft Horse Plowing Demonstration, Vendor Village Opens

11:30 a.m. Music: Brad Shores, Sign up for Tractor Pull

Noon Antique Tractor Pull, Sign Up For Kids Pedal Pull

12:45 p.m. Wild Horse Training with Rex Buchman

1:00 p.m. Quilt &amp; Craft Auction, Kids Pedal Pull

2:00 p.m. Tractor Pull, Antique Tractor Pull

3:00 p.m. Storytelling and Puppets with Jim and Natalee Ganyon

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 </figure>YODER, Kan. —&nbsp;If you're going to Yoder Heritage Day on Saturday, be prepared to walk a little."We don't allow any parking in the town of Yoder, outside of handicapped parking," said Mervin Fisher. "We have some, I believe, over on the south side of the hardware. Our parking is, on the north side of Yoder, it's in Yoder Welding's parking lot, they've allowed us to use their parking lot. Then, there's also a place for horse trailers over there in the field on the north end of Yoder. On the east side of Yoder, we are using Yoder Charter School's playground for parking and then on the south side we have parking along Switzer Road. We will be running golf cart shuttles all through the day. In the morning, there will be a horse drawn shuttle that we will be running, as well."The town's population explodes for the parade on Saturday morning."During the parade, we usually figure between 8 and 10 thousand people in town," Fisher said. "The parade starts at 10:30. Sign up for the parade, I believe it's around 9:30. They line up on Switzer Road west of Yoder. It is one of the largest horse-drawn parades in Kansas. It is usually about an hour long, which is a pretty long parade."Here is the full schedule of activities for Saturday:6:00 a.m. Pancake and Sausage Breakfast8:00 a.m. Draft Horse Plowing Demonstration, Vendor Village Opens8:30 a.m. Music-Taylor and Stephanie10:30 a.m. Parade11:30 a.m. Music: Brad Shores, Sign up for Tractor Pull11:45 a.m. Buggy RacesNoon Antique Tractor Pull, Sign Up For Kids Pedal Pull12:30 p.m. United Hoofbeats12:45 p.m. Wild Horse Training with Rex Buchman1:00 p.m. Quilt &amp; Craft Auction, Kids Pedal Pull1:30 p.m. Working Tractor Pull1:45 p.m. Draft Horse Show2:00 p.m. Tractor Pull, Antique Tractor Pull2:30 p.m. Quilt Drawing3:00 p.m. Storytelling and Puppets with Jim and Natalee Ganyon3:15 p.m. United Hoofbeats3:30 p.m. Pony Events4:00 p.m. Horse Fun Show5:00 p.m. Music by Highway 147:00 p.m. Music by Rusty RiersonFireworks at Dusk

Be ready to walk if headed to Yoder Saturday

CHENEY, Kan. — The dry spell is starting to show at Cheney Reservoir. As of Friday morning the lake level stands at 1,420 feet above sea level which is 1.5 feet below normal pool.

The lake is also suffering from dying fish which has become a problem over the past month. Park officials say they are trying to clean up the lake but it takes manpower to take care of such a large area. While the lake is low, boat ramps are still usable but there are shallow and exposed areas on the north side of the reservoir.

In 2013, the lake fell to a record 1,412 feet or nine feet below normal. In 2019 the lake hit an all time high of 1,430 or nine feet above normal levels.

The park also says all established camp sites are filled for the Labor Day holiday.

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 </figure>CHENEY, Kan. — The dry spell is starting to show at Cheney Reservoir. As of Friday morning the lake level stands at 1,420 feet above sea level which is 1.5 feet below normal pool.The lake is also suffering from dying fish which has become a problem over the past month. Park officials say they are trying to clean up the lake but it takes manpower to take care of such a large area. While the lake is low, boat ramps are still usable but there are shallow and exposed areas on the north side of the reservoir.In 2013, the lake fell to a record 1,412 feet or nine feet below normal. In 2019 the lake hit an all time high of 1,430 or nine feet above normal levels.The park also says all established camp sites are filled for the Labor Day holiday.<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.

Cheney Reservoir level dropping with dry weather

HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — With the 2022 Kansas State Fair just two weeks away, there are new procedures at the Fair, starting with the fact that you have a gate admission with your grandstand concert ticket.

"All concert tickets include your gate admission," said fair general manager Bryan Schulz. "It's very important that you realize that on your concert ticket, it has two scans. When you walk in the front gate and you have your ticket scanned, do not throw it in the garbage, because then you would not have a way to get into the grandstand. Make sure you keep that ticket in your pocket until you get through into the grandstand area."

There will also be alcohol allowed through most of the areas of the fairgrounds.

"This will give anyone 21 and older the ability to take their adult beverage outside of the confines of our beer garden or wine garden areas. This will give them the opportunity to walk throughout the whole grounds, except for the 4H building, domestic arts, Oz gallery, the education center, the Pride of Kansas and the administration building. Every other building, you'll be able to walk freely up to and through, with a specific amount of alcohol in a clear plastic glass. When you go into the beer garden, you will be ID'd and then you will get a wristband that will coordinate with that color of a day. That means that you have been checked for your ID. If you decide to leave that building, you will have to have your alcohol beverage in a translucent or clear plastic glass and that will allow you to walk through the grounds."

There will also be more LED sign boards for you to find out what's going on at the fair each day.

"Last year, I think we had four of them," Schulz said. "This year, I think we're anywhere from 10 to 12 of them. This is going to be an opportunity to have what's coming up in the next couple of hours, what's going to happen throughout the day. Check those out. In the past, we've had signs that would have the daily schedule on them. It just got to be so expensive to do that and to have to change them out every morning."

The Kansas State Fair starts Friday, September 9.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON,
Kan. — With the 2022 Kansas State Fair just two weeks away, there are new procedures at the Fair, starting with the fact that you have a gate admission with your grandstand concert ticket."All concert tickets include your gate admission," said fair general manager Bryan Schulz. "It's very important that you realize that on your concert ticket, it has two scans. When you walk in the front gate and you have your ticket scanned, do not throw it in the garbage, because then you would not have a way to get into the grandstand. Make sure you keep that ticket in your pocket until you get through into the grandstand area."There will also be alcohol allowed through most of the areas of the fairgrounds."This will give anyone 21 and older the ability to take their adult beverage outside of the confines of our beer garden or wine garden areas. This will give them the opportunity to walk throughout the whole grounds, except for the 4H building, domestic arts, Oz gallery, the education center, the Pride of Kansas and the administration building. Every other building, you'll be able to walk freely up to and through, with a specific amount of alcohol in a clear plastic glass. When you go into the beer garden, you will be ID'd and then you will get a wristband that will coordinate with that color of a day. That means that you have been checked for your ID. If you decide to leave that building, you will have to have your alcohol beverage in a translucent or clear plastic glass and that will allow you to walk through the grounds."There will also be more LED sign boards for you to find out what's going on at the fair each day."Last year, I think we had four of them," Schulz said. "This year, I think we're anywhere from 10 to 12 of them. This is going to be an opportunity to have what's coming up in the next couple of hours, what's going to happen throughout the day. Check those out. In the past, we've had signs that would have the daily schedule on them. It just got to be so expensive to do that and to have to change them out every morning."The Kansas State Fair starts Friday, September 9.

New at the Fair: Concert tix include gate, alcohol more open and LED boards

HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Shontina Tipton with H.E.E.L.O. INC announced this week a new Minority Business Council for minority- owned business owners and entrepreneurs looking to start a minority - owned business.&nbsp;

The purpose of the H.E.E.L.O Inc Minority Business Council is to promote growth of minority-owned businesses and minority entrepreneurship in Reno County and surrounding counties.&nbsp;

The new council will hold an information meeting on Saturday, October 8 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Clayworks @ Disability Supports at 1125 North Main in Hutchinson.

For more information contact Shontina Tipton, the Executive Director of H.E.E.L.O. INC at 620-833-4244 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:heeloinc22@outlook.com">heeloinc22@outlook.com</a>.&nbsp;

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Shontina Tipton with H.E.E.L.O. INC announced this week a new Minority Business Council for minority- owned business owners and entrepreneurs looking to start a minority - owned business.&nbsp; The purpose of the H.E.E.L.O Inc Minority Business Council is to promote growth of minority-owned businesses and minority entrepreneurship in Reno County and surrounding counties.&nbsp; The new council will hold an information meeting on Saturday, October 8 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Clayworks @ Disability Supports at 1125 North Main in Hutchinson.For more information contact Shontina Tipton, the Executive Director of H.E.E.L.O. INC at 620-833-4244 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:heeloinc22@outlook.com">heeloinc22@outlook.com</a>.&nbsp;

Minority Business Council to meet in October

HESSTON, Kan. — Advance voting continues in Hesston USD 460 where residents will consider a $33.5 million bond issue on Tuesday.&nbsp;

As of Wednesday, about 100 residents had voted in person with 126 mailed out ballots sent to patrons. The proposal includes adding on to the current high school and moving the middle school students to that new addition. It would also include a new auxiliary gymnasium, a new auditorium and renovation of current facilities at the high school.

The general election on the bond issue is Tuesday Aug. 30. All voting will be done at the Kingdom of Life Church located at the corner of Ridge Rd. and Hickory St. in Hesston.

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 </figure>HESSTON, Kan. — Advance voting continues in Hesston USD 460 where residents will consider a $33.5 million bond issue on Tuesday.&nbsp;As of Wednesday, about 100 residents had voted in person with 126 mailed out ballots sent to patrons. The proposal includes adding on to the current high school and moving the middle school students to that new addition. It would also include a new auxiliary gymnasium, a new auditorium and renovation of current facilities at the high school.The general election on the bond issue is Tuesday Aug. 30. All voting will be done at the Kingdom of Life Church located at the corner of Ridge Rd. and Hickory St. in Hesston.<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.

USD 460 Bond vote is Tuesday

WASHINGTON, D.C. - First District Congressman Tracey Mann released a statement in response to President Biden announcing his student loan forgiveness program on Wednesday.

Mann says the Biden Administration’s plan to cancel student loans is a full-on campaign utilizing taxpayer dollars, noting that it is ill-timed, short-sighted, and irresponsible.&nbsp;

Mann went on to say that of 255 million adult Americans, only 45 million have student loan debt. According to an estimation by the Penn Wharton Budget Model, the Biden Administration's student loan forgiveness plan will cost taxpayers $300-$980 billion. Additionally, the student loan repayment pause has been extended a final time through December 31.&nbsp;

The plan also proposes a new rule that would lower the discretionary percentage payment of monthly income, raise the amount of income that is considered non-discretionary, forgive loan balances after 10 years of payments, and cover the borrower’s unpaid monthly interest.&nbsp;

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 </figure>WASHINGTON, D.C. - First District Congressman Tracey Mann released a statement in response to President Biden announcing his student loan forgiveness program on Wednesday.Mann says the Biden Administration’s plan to cancel student loans is a full-on campaign utilizing taxpayer dollars, noting that it is ill-timed, short-sighted, and irresponsible.&nbsp;Mann went on to say that of 255 million adult Americans, only 45 million have student loan debt. According to an estimation by the Penn Wharton Budget Model, the Biden Administration's student loan forgiveness plan will cost taxpayers $300-$980 billion. Additionally, the student loan repayment pause has been extended a final time through December 31.&nbsp;The plan also proposes a new rule that would lower the discretionary percentage payment of monthly income, raise the amount of income that is considered non-discretionary, forgive loan balances after 10 years of payments, and cover the borrower’s unpaid monthly interest.&nbsp;<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.

Mann comments on student loan legislation

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An area lake has been removed from any advisories for toxic algae while another remains on the list from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE).

El Dorado Lake which was under watch status last week was given the all clear Thursday by the KDHE. Marion Reservoir which has spent most of the summer on the KDHE’s list is still under a watch. All other area lakes are clear.

The algae looks&nbsp; like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and is colored blue, bright green, brown or red. Blooms can develop rapidly; if the water appears suspicious or there is decaying algae on the shore, avoid contact and keep dogs away. These toxins can be absorbed by ingestion, inhalation of aerosols and even skin contact. 

Symptoms vary depending upon the type of exposure (e.g. direct contact, ingestion, inhalation) but can include rash, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sore throat, and headache. If you, or your dog, come into contact with algae rinse the area with clean, fresh water. 

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An area lake has been removed from any advisories for toxic algae while another remains on the list from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE).El Dorado Lake which was under watch status last week was given the all clear Thursday by the KDHE. Marion Reservoir which has spent most of the summer on the KDHE’s list is still under a watch. All other area lakes are clear.The algae looks&nbsp; like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and is colored blue, bright green, brown or red. Blooms can develop rapidly; if the water appears suspicious or there is decaying algae on the shore, avoid contact and keep dogs away. These toxins can be absorbed by ingestion, inhalation of aerosols and even skin contact. Symptoms vary depending upon the type of exposure (e.g. direct contact, ingestion, inhalation) but can include rash, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sore throat, and headache. If you, or your dog, come into contact with algae rinse the area with clean, fresh water. <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;

Marion still on KDHE list

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The new scoreboard installed this spring at Gowans Stadium now has its new sound system ready to go before the HutchCC Blue Dragons football home opener Saturday.

"Just this past week, we've kind of wrapped up that project with the audio being finished," said Athletic Director Josh Gooch. "The video portion of the board was able to be displayed during the NJCAA track meet in May. We're just working through some of the logistics. Steve Carpenter, our Sports Information Director has done a nice job of learning the board. He keeps telling me this week, it's a work in progress. What we see this weekend will not be the end result."

It is Gooch's hope that the whole community will be able to come see what the new board can do sometime this fall, whether they come to a game or not.

"Now that the audio is done and the weather is going to cool down, I'm looking for that awesome opportunity that doesn't conflict with other scheduled events, to have a community movie night," Gooch said. "Have people out there, watch a movie, bring bag chairs, we'll pop popcorn, fire up some of our other concessions and have a community movie night and share that board with everybody."

That date has not been set yet, as Gooch needs to look at the schedules to decide on when might be best in the coming weeks.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The new scoreboard installed this spring at Gowans Stadium now has its new sound system ready to go before the HutchCC Blue Dragons football home opener Saturday."Just this past week, we've kind of wrapped up that project with the audio being finished," said Athletic Director Josh Gooch. "The video portion of the board was able to be displayed during the NJCAA track meet in May. We're just working through some of the logistics. Steve Carpenter, our Sports Information Director has done a nice job of learning the board. He keeps telling me this week, it's a work in progress. What we see this weekend will not be the end result."It is Gooch's hope that the whole community will be able to come see what the new board can do sometime this fall, whether they come to a game or not."Now that the audio is done and the weather is going to cool down, I'm looking for that awesome opportunity that doesn't conflict with other scheduled events, to have a community movie night," Gooch said. "Have people out there, watch a movie, bring bag chairs, we'll pop popcorn, fire up some of our other concessions and have a community movie night and share that board with everybody."That date has not been set yet, as Gooch needs to look at the schedules to decide on when might be best in the coming weeks.

New Gowans scoreboard sound ready to go for fall season


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The annual United Way community work day is Saturday. They have over 500 volunteers helping with 30 projects throughout Reno County this year. They will paint houses for Brush Up Hutch, clean up Carey Park, work at the Boys and Girls Club, The Salvation Army, and Head Start, among other projects. The annual breakfast is at DCI Park at 7 a.m. Projects will kick off by 8:30 a.m. 

<a href="https://www.unitedwayofrenocounty.org/donate">The annual fundraising campaign kickoff is coming up Monday</a>. There will be food trucks at the library from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with Val’s Berry Bowl and Las Mariachi and music from Justin Riggs. Then at 30th and Plum from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. will be food trucks Las Mariachi, Salt City Chiller and Fire Pit Pizza with music from Sarah and Danny Nowlan. The vendors selling their products will give a portion of the proceeds to the United Way campaign.

Envista Credit Union will also be present at 5:30 p.m. Monday to announce that United Way will be their EnvistaCares Challenge recipient for September. The campaign goal is $1.2 million.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The annual United Way community work day is Saturday. They have over 500 volunteers helping with 30 projects throughout Reno County this year. They will paint houses for Brush Up Hutch, clean up Carey Park, work at the Boys and Girls Club, The Salvation Army, and Head Start, among other projects. The annual breakfast is at DCI Park at 7 a.m. Projects will kick off by 8:30 a.m. <a href="https://www.unitedwayofrenocounty.org/donate">The annual fundraising campaign kickoff is coming up Monday</a>. There will be food trucks at the library from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with Val’s Berry Bowl and Las Mariachi and music from Justin Riggs. Then at 30th and Plum from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. will be food trucks Las Mariachi, Salt City Chiller and Fire Pit Pizza with music from Sarah and Danny Nowlan. The vendors selling their products will give a portion of the proceeds to the United Way campaign.Envista Credit Union will also be present at 5:30 p.m. Monday to announce that United Way will be their EnvistaCares Challenge recipient for September. The campaign goal is $1.2 million.

United Way work day is Saturday, kickoff is Monday

HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Interim Hutchinson City Manager Gary Meagher expects to be on the job a few more months.

"The recruiter has met with the city council," Meagher said. "He's developing a brochure currently. The advertisement will be out very soon. I'm sure he has a lot of people in his network that he's probably reached out to, or made aware of the upcoming vacancy. It looks like, right now, that probably some time in October, the finalists, some of the finalists will be selected. Interviews are scheduled to occur sometime in November. Then, I would guess, shortly after the interviews, an offer will be extended to one of the applicants. Then, that process will depend on the availability of the applicant."

Meagher, who was both a city manager in McPherson and the Reno County Administrator before retiring and being available to help Hutchinson out, said sometimes those kind of transitions take a while.

"When I was with the county, my contract read that I had to give 60 days notice," Meagher said. "It's pretty common that either 30 to 60 days notice is required."

With that in mind, Meagher is pretty sure he'll be helping out until around the end of the year and 2024 initial budget discussions with department heads will need to happen in the first quarter of 2023 between them and whoever is hired. Meagher said his goal is not to tie the hands of the new person, if at all possible.

"I want to keep things moving, that's what I was hired to do," Meagher said. "I don't want to make too many permanent decisions, because a new manager may have a different view. We're trying to keep things in the best shape we can for that person to come in. Certainly, I'll be working with them, if they want some of my views, I'll be glad to share that with them on maybe how to go forward, then it will be up to them how they want to structure. I think there's opportunity, perhaps, for restructuring some things."

The city's 2023 official budget hearing is next month.

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Kan. — 
Interim Hutchinson City Manager Gary Meagher expects to be on the job a few more months."The recruiter has met with the city council," Meagher said. "He's developing a brochure currently. The advertisement will be out very soon. I'm sure he has a lot of people in his network that he's probably reached out to, or made aware of the upcoming vacancy. It looks like, right now, that probably some time in October, the finalists, some of the finalists will be selected. Interviews are scheduled to occur sometime in November. Then, I would guess, shortly after the interviews, an offer will be extended to one of the applicants. Then, that process will depend on the availability of the applicant."Meagher, who was both a city manager in McPherson and the Reno County Administrator before retiring and being available to help Hutchinson out, said sometimes those kind of transitions take a while."When I was with the county, my contract read that I had to give 60 days notice," Meagher said. "It's pretty common that either 30 to 60 days notice is required."With that in mind, Meagher is pretty sure he'll be helping out until around the end of the year and 2024 initial budget discussions with department heads will need to happen in the first quarter of 2023 between them and whoever is hired. Meagher said his goal is not to tie the hands of the new person, if at all possible."I want to keep things moving, that's what I was hired to do," Meagher said. "I don't want to make too many permanent decisions, because a new manager may have a different view. We're trying to keep things in the best shape we can for that person to come in. Certainly, I'll be working with them, if they want some of my views, I'll be glad to share that with them on maybe how to go forward, then it will be up to them how they want to structure. I think there's opportunity, perhaps, for restructuring some things."The city's 2023 official budget hearing is next month.

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