IOWA FALLS, Iowa — Through two games, the No. 3 Dragons (2-0) have given up just one touchdown.&nbsp;

Technically, the Dragons have given up two. But a punt returned for a touchdown by Ellsworth (0-2) was called back for an illegal block.&nbsp;

Hutchinson allowed just 80 rushing yards one week ago against Navarro.&nbsp;

After accounting for sack yardage Saturday, Hutchinson pushed Ellsworth back for negative 44 yards. The Dragons sacked Panther quarterback Joshua Bauer seven times.&nbsp;

Bauer went 17 of 44 with three interceptions, but had one long connection to Darrius Jackson for 54 yards and a score. At that time with 57 seconds left in the quarter, Ellsworth cut the Hutchinson lead to 14-7.&nbsp;

The Dragons got on the scoreboard early for the second week. Darby Roper took a short punt from the Panther 32 and darted down the sideline for the game's first touchdown. It came with less than three minutes of game time gone.&nbsp;

For the second straight week, Rontavious Richmond provided the first offensive TD.

He started the day by taking a Dylan Laible pass 15 yards for the score.&nbsp;

With the TD throw and 150 yards on the day, Laible is second all-time in touchdown passes (49) and passing yardage (4,071). He trails Luke Barnes (50 and 4,706) in both categories.&nbsp;

Despite the milestones, Laible went 11 of 21, a far cry from his five incompletions and five touchdowns last week.&nbsp;

The day belonged to Richmond and the Dragon defense.&nbsp;

Richmond found the end zone three times: once through the air and twice on the ground.&nbsp;

Richmond registered his best day as a Dragon with 158 yards, 139 on two plays.&nbsp;

Richmond's runs of 64 and 75 yards came in the second and third quarters, respectively. He went nearly untouched on both scampers. Blockers put him one-on-one with the safety both times. Richmond side-stepped the safety once and broke out of his tackle the other time.&nbsp;

Jaheim Simmons capped a six-play, 60-yard drive in the second quarter with a one-yard run. After the first Richmond rushing touchdown and a 49-yard pick-six from Ja'Maric Morris (his second interception of the season), Hutchinson took a 35-7 advantage into the locker room.&nbsp;

The 75-yard Richmond run in the third pushed the lead to 42-7.&nbsp;

After three quarters, the Dragon backups got a chance to shine.&nbsp;

Collin Shields entered for Laible while Tre Bess and Ed Williams shared touches out of the backfield.&nbsp;

Bess scored on a 16-yard run. Williams got in from three yards out. Shields punched the ball in on a one-yard sneak.&nbsp;

The Dragons scored a fourth time in the fourth quarter after Blake Durham blocked a Bauer punt. Jakari Foster picked the ball up in the end zone for the easy scoop-six.&nbsp;

The Dragons gave up only 154 yards while racking up 495.&nbsp;

R.J. Evans led the Dragons in tackling. He had four tackles, three for loss.&nbsp;

The defense tallied three interceptions once again (Desheen Jackson, Ja'Maric Morris and Javar Strong).

No. 3 Hutchinson is home Sept. 10 against No. 9 Iowa Central (2-0) for a 1 p.m. kickoff.&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>By DAREN DUNNHutch PostIOWA FALLS, Iowa — Through two games, the No. 3 Dragons (2-0) have given up just one touchdown.&nbsp;Technically, the Dragons have given up two. But a punt returned for a touchdown by Ellsworth (0-2) was called back for an illegal block.&nbsp;Hutchinson allowed just 80 rushing yards one week ago against Navarro.&nbsp;After accounting for sack yardage Saturday, Hutchinson pushed Ellsworth back for negative 44 yards. The Dragons sacked Panther quarterback Joshua Bauer seven times.&nbsp;Bauer went 17 of 44 with three interceptions, but had one long connection to Darrius Jackson for 54 yards and a score. At that time with 57 seconds left in the quarter, Ellsworth cut the Hutchinson lead to 14-7.&nbsp;The Dragons got on the scoreboard early for the second week. Darby Roper took a short punt from the Panther 32 and darted down the sideline for the game's first touchdown. It came with less than three minutes of game time gone.&nbsp;For the second straight week, Rontavious Richmond provided the first offensive TD.He started the day by taking a Dylan Laible pass 15 yards for the score.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662238968119.jpeg" alt="Dylan Laible threw for 150 yards Saturday. He is second all-time in Blue Dragon history for TD passes (49) and passing yardage (4,071). He trails only Luke Barnes in both categories (50 TD passes and 4,706 yards)." />
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 </figure>With the TD throw and 150 yards on the day, Laible is second all-time in touchdown passes (49) and passing yardage (4,071). He trails Luke Barnes (50 and 4,706) in both categories.&nbsp;Despite the milestones, Laible went 11 of 21, a far cry from his five incompletions and five touchdowns last week.&nbsp;The day belonged to Richmond and the Dragon defense.&nbsp;Richmond found the end zone three times: once through the air and twice on the ground.&nbsp;Richmond registered his best day as a Dragon with 158 yards, 139 on two plays.&nbsp;Richmond's runs of 64 and 75 yards came in the second and third quarters, respectively. He went nearly untouched on both scampers. Blockers put him one-on-one with the safety both times. Richmond side-stepped the safety once and broke out of his tackle the other time.&nbsp;Jaheim Simmons capped a six-play, 60-yard drive in the second quarter with a one-yard run. After the first Richmond rushing touchdown and a 49-yard pick-six from Ja'Maric Morris (his second interception of the season), Hutchinson took a 35-7 advantage into the locker room.&nbsp;The 75-yard Richmond run in the third pushed the lead to 42-7.&nbsp;After three quarters, the Dragon backups got a chance to shine.&nbsp;Collin Shields entered for Laible while Tre Bess and Ed Williams shared touches out of the backfield.&nbsp;Bess scored on a 16-yard run. Williams got in from three yards out. Shields punched the ball in on a one-yard sneak.&nbsp;The Dragons scored a fourth time in the fourth quarter after Blake Durham blocked a Bauer punt. Jakari Foster picked the ball up in the end zone for the easy scoop-six.&nbsp;FINAL: Hutchinson 70 Ellsworth 7The Dragons gave up only 154 yards while racking up 495.&nbsp;R.J. Evans led the Dragons in tackling. He had four tackles, three for loss.&nbsp;The defense tallied three interceptions once again (Desheen Jackson, Ja'Maric Morris and Javar Strong).No. 3 Hutchinson is home Sept. 10 against No. 9 Iowa Central (2-0) for a 1 p.m. kickoff.&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download"> CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.

FB: Richmond runs rampant; Dragon D dominates

NEWTON, Kan. —Newton City Manager Kelly McElroy announced that three Harvey County fire/EMS departments have been awarded a federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant worth nearly half a million dollars to purchase radio equipment. 

Newton Fire/EMS will receive $370,000, Halstead Fire/EMS will receive $71,000 and Sedgwick Fire Department will receive $54,000 as part of the regional grant.

Each handheld radio costs about $7,500 today. At Newton Fire/EMS, firefighters have been carrying aging and broken mobile radios, many of which the department purchased used almost 10 years ago. This grant will allow the department to purchase 50 new handheld radios along with 10 new apparatus radios and three base station radios.

Newton Deputy Chief Cory Lehman wrote the grant last year in conjunction with Sedgwick Chief Zane Hansen and Halstead Chief Jim VanSchaick (now retired).

This is the third-largest grant Newton Fire/EMS has ever received, with the largest being $2.9 million for the construction of Station 3 in 2010, and a SAFER grant worth $650,000 for additional personnel in 2009.&nbsp;

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 </figure>NEWTON, Kan. —Newton City Manager Kelly McElroy announced that three Harvey County fire/EMS departments have been awarded a federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant worth nearly half a million dollars to purchase radio equipment. Newton Fire/EMS will receive $370,000, Halstead Fire/EMS will receive $71,000 and Sedgwick Fire Department will receive $54,000 as part of the regional grant.Each handheld radio costs about $7,500 today. At Newton Fire/EMS, firefighters have been carrying aging and broken mobile radios, many of which the department purchased used almost 10 years ago. This grant will allow the department to purchase 50 new handheld radios along with 10 new apparatus radios and three base station radios.Newton Deputy Chief Cory Lehman wrote the grant last year in conjunction with Sedgwick Chief Zane Hansen and Halstead Chief Jim VanSchaick (now retired).This is the third-largest grant Newton Fire/EMS has ever received, with the largest being $2.9 million for the construction of Station 3 in 2010, and a SAFER grant worth $650,000 for additional personnel in 2009.&nbsp;

Harvey County fire departments to upgrade radios

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of South Hutchinson seeks to hire a utilities clerk/deputy city clerk.&nbsp;

Primary responsibilities include all aspects of utility billing, general clerical and office duties as the primary point-of-initial-contact at City Hall, and assisting the City Clerk as needed.

Employee must also perform general clerical duties for the department. 

<a href="https://clients.municipalimpact.com/documents/414/Employment_Application.pdf">If you are interested in applying</a> and have any questions about the position, please contact City Clerk Denise McCue at (620) 663-7104 or email her at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:denisem@southhutch.com">denisem@southhutch.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of South Hutchinson seeks to hire a utilities clerk/deputy city clerk.&nbsp;Primary responsibilities include all aspects of utility billing, general clerical and office duties as the primary point-of-initial-contact at City Hall, and assisting the City Clerk as needed.Employee must also perform general clerical duties for the department. <a href="https://clients.municipalimpact.com/documents/414/Employment_Application.pdf">If you are interested in applying</a> and have any questions about the position, please contact City Clerk Denise McCue at (620) 663-7104 or email her at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:denisem@southhutch.com">denisem@southhutch.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

City of South Hutchinson hiring deputy city clerk

NEWTON, Kan. —According to Newton City Manager Kelly McElroy, design work by HBM Architects continues for the new Newton Public Library building.

The campaign for the new building received a $50,000 gift announced <a href="https://www.newtonplks.org/2022/08/new-library-campaign-receives-major-gift/">on the library's blog</a> August 31 from the Lewis H. Humphreys Charitable Trust, Bank of America, N.A., of Lebo, Kansas. This moves the campaign past the $2.4 million mark in total funds raised.

Lewis Humphreys was a farmer, rancher and World War II veteran. His trust was established years ago to help youth and to advance education.

The campaign's goal is to raise $2.7 million to help fund the construction of a new Newton Public Library.&nbsp;

The proposed new library will be built immediately adjacent to the existing library in Military Park, near downtown Newton. The City of Newton and Newton Public Library have committed funds to the project, with private donations needed to fund the balance.

<a href="https://www.newtonplks.org/new-library-building/">Features of the new library</a>&nbsp;will include updated children and teen areas, private study rooms, an additional youth meeting room, and a drive-through service window.

Those wishing to participate as a donor can contact library director Cari Cusick at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ccusick@newtonplks.org" target="_blank">ccusick@newtonplks.org</a>, or 316-283-2890.

Completed construction plans are anticipated for presentation to the City Commission in November. The project will be put out for competitive bids in December/January, and construction will begin in 2023.

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 </figure>NEWTON, Kan. —According to Newton City Manager Kelly McElroy, design work by HBM Architects continues for the new Newton Public Library building.The campaign for the new building received a $50,000 gift announced <a href="https://www.newtonplks.org/2022/08/new-library-campaign-receives-major-gift/">on the library's blog</a> August 31 from the Lewis H. Humphreys Charitable Trust, Bank of America, N.A., of Lebo, Kansas. This moves the campaign past the $2.4 million mark in total funds raised.Lewis Humphreys was a farmer, rancher and World War II veteran. His trust was established years ago to help youth and to advance education.The campaign's goal is to raise $2.7 million to help fund the construction of a new Newton Public Library.&nbsp;The proposed new library will be built immediately adjacent to the existing library in Military Park, near downtown Newton. The City of Newton and Newton Public Library have committed funds to the project, with private donations needed to fund the balance.<a href="https://www.newtonplks.org/new-library-building/">Features of the new library</a>&nbsp;will include updated children and teen areas, private study rooms, an additional youth meeting room, and a drive-through service window.Those wishing to participate as a donor can contact library director Cari Cusick at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ccusick@newtonplks.org" target="_blank">ccusick@newtonplks.org</a>, or 316-283-2890.Completed construction plans are anticipated for presentation to the City Commission in November. The project will be put out for competitive bids in December/January, and construction will begin in 2023.

Newton Public Library progress continues

HEATHER LANSDOWNE Kansas Department of Agriculture

MANHATTAN, Kansas — Grain growers in central Kansas who plan to campaign for a seat on one of the state’s five grain commodity commissions — corn, grain sorghum, soybeans, wheat or sunflowers — should be gathering petition signatures now to meet the November 30, 2022, filing deadline. The 2023 election will cover districts four, five, and six; or the central third of Kansas. &nbsp;

To be eligible to run for any of the five commodity commissions, the candidate must have been actively engaged in growing that commodity (corn, grain sorghum, soybeans, wheat or sunflowers) within the preceding five years and may only represent the district of their primary residence.

Candidates must gather 20 signatures from eligible voters to be included on the 2023 ballot. No more than five signatures from any one county can be used to qualify a candidate. Eligible voters are Kansas residents who will reach age 18 before the election and who have grown corn, grain sorghum, soybeans, sunflowers or wheat for the last three years.

Candidates may choose to complete their petition online, by paper, or a combination of both. The online portal is available at:&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MDIuNjMxNjM0MzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmFncmljdWx0dXJlLmtzLmdvdi9rZ2N2b3Rlcj91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.t-sd5v3PIckrkUS_4W6waDO9TIV8bSl5UZ4xESe-cew/s/1377891908/br/143478516391-l" target="_blank">www.agriculture.ks.gov/kgcvoter</a>.&nbsp;Once the candidate has created an account and petition, the candidate will then have a unique URL to share with signors who can then enter their contact information and sign the petition.

Paper candidate registration packets are also available from the Kansas Department of Agriculture or directly from the grain commodity commissions.

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 </figure>HEATHER LANSDOWNE Kansas Department of AgricultureMANHATTAN, Kansas — Grain growers in central Kansas who plan to campaign for a seat on one of the state’s five grain commodity commissions — corn, grain sorghum, soybeans, wheat or sunflowers — should be gathering petition signatures now to meet the November 30, 2022, filing deadline. The 2023 election will cover districts four, five, and six; or the central third of Kansas. &nbsp;<ul>
 <li>District Four&nbsp;includes Clay, Cloud, Jewell, Mitchell, Osborne, Ottawa, Phillips, Republic, Rooks, Smith and Washington counties.</li><li>District Five&nbsp;includes Barton, Dickinson, Ellis, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Marion, McPherson, Rice, Rush, Russell and Saline counties.</li><li>District Six&nbsp;includes Barber, Comanche, Edwards, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Kiowa, Pawnee, Pratt, Reno, Sedgwick, Stafford and Sumner counties.</li>
 </ul>To be eligible to run for any of the five commodity commissions, the candidate must have been actively engaged in growing that commodity (corn, grain sorghum, soybeans, wheat or sunflowers) within the preceding five years and may only represent the district of their primary residence.Candidates must gather 20 signatures from eligible voters to be included on the 2023 ballot. No more than five signatures from any one county can be used to qualify a candidate. Eligible voters are Kansas residents who will reach age 18 before the election and who have grown corn, grain sorghum, soybeans, sunflowers or wheat for the last three years.Candidates may choose to complete their petition online, by paper, or a combination of both. The online portal is available at:&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MDIuNjMxNjM0MzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmFncmljdWx0dXJlLmtzLmdvdi9rZ2N2b3Rlcj91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.t-sd5v3PIckrkUS_4W6waDO9TIV8bSl5UZ4xESe-cew/s/1377891908/br/143478516391-l" target="_blank">www.agriculture.ks.gov/kgcvoter</a>.&nbsp;Once the candidate has created an account and petition, the candidate will then have a unique URL to share with signors who can then enter their contact information and sign the petition.Paper candidate registration packets are also available from the Kansas Department of Agriculture or directly from the grain commodity commissions.<ul>
 <li>Kansas Department of Agriculture: 785-564-6726 or&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MDIuNjMxNjM0MzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmFncmljdWx0dXJlLmtzLmdvdi9rZ2N2b3Rlcj91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.bC8dlqZ7QV6go0NagZZfHaW_fZLbrDOsGgWzBfqZvTQ/s/1377891908/br/143478516391-l" target="_blank">agriculture.ks.gov/kgcvoter</a></li><li>Kansas Corn Commission: 785-410-5009 or&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MDIuNjMxNjM0MzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2tzY29ybi5jb20va2NjLz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.omLkI3QMbxe2RUS-Rv6RnRlDFI5gN2Vre744QoGpSMA/s/1377891908/br/143478516391-l" target="_blank">com/kcc</a></li><li>Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission: 785-477-9474 or&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MDIuNjMxNjM0MzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2tzZ3JhaW5zb3JnaHVtLm9yZy9jb21taXNzaW9uLz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.vpgBFuNcN64fiFTnlzlKy4TYi_vNUxwJZbY24Xpo0Qw/s/1377891908/br/143478516391-l" target="_blank">org/commission</a></li><li>Kansas Soybean Commission: 785-271-1040 or&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MDIuNjMxNjM0MzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2thbnNhc3NveWJlYW5zLm9yZy9hYm91dC10aGUtY29tbWlzc2lvbi8_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.DFurEu6kqE-a_1PW0m1AYo_gAFhjD_PH3OJBNoH1ZhQ/s/1377891908/br/143478516391-l" target="_blank">org/about-the-commission</a></li><li>Kansas Sunflower Commission: 785-452-1519 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Karlesping@msn.com" target="_blank">karlesping@msn.com</a></li><li>Kansas Wheat Commission: 785-539-0255 or&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MDIuNjMxNjM0MzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8va3N3aGVhdC5jb20vYWJvdXQva2Fuc2FzLXdoZWF0LWNvbW1pc3Npb24_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.buPfZHciRxx-wt2Kwnaem1ciq8XzFkmlLPIFTd7qfEw/s/1377891908/br/143478516391-l" target="_blank">com/about/kansas-wheat-commission</a></li>
 </ul>

Commodity Commission Candidates Must File by Nov. 30


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Instructors from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) concluded their two-week Use of Force Instructor Training Program Friday at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC).

The program provided the attending officers with foundational information and skills to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate others making critical decisions related to using force. The first week of the program covered constitutional foundations, in conjunction with the Constitution's Fourth Amendment, and how previous Supreme Court rulings play into the use of force.

"There is no more important topic in law enforcement training than the constitutional limits on the use of force," said KLETC Executive Director Darin Beck. "We appreciated our federal partners coming to Kansas to train experienced officers in not only the latest law but the most effective instructional methods."

"The first couple of days of the program is a refresher for the officers," said FLETC Lead Instructor Christopher Lair. "We travel with an in-house attorney and specifically discuss these cases and how they apply to police uses of force."

Lair said the Supreme Court Case Graham v. Connor is the foundational playbook for what law enforcement officers can do regarding the use of force. The 1989 Supreme Court ruling outlined several factors used to determine whether police force is reasonable, including the "severity of the crime at issue," "whether the suspect poses an immediate threat to the safety of the officers or others," and "whether he is actively resisting or attempting to evade arrest by flight."

The second week of the program became more dynamic and involved the use of force scenarios, some of which were designed by the participants. Paul Sullivan, a Senior Instructor for FLETC and a graduate of KLETC's 126th Basic Training Class, said that the instructors ran the students through FLETC scenarios before having them write their own.

"They were able to get hands-on experience," he said. "It's not only about the student going through a scenario use of force encounter, but how that student can write one and then take their classmates and run them through the scenarios."

Officer Faith Jolly of the Gardner Police Department enjoyed the program and commented that there was a lot of valuable information. She found that the practical scenarios were particularly applicable and realistic.

"The practice exercises really stood out," said Jolly. "The realistic training over real-life scenarios will be crucial when training officers at my agency."

To graduate, the participants must pass a written multiple-choice exam, answer and discuss questions related to the use of force, and successfully develop five graded practical exercises. The 21 participants who completed the course came from law enforcement agencies throughout Kansas and Missouri. They will take their knowledge from this program and instruct others at their agencies.

"We understand that two weeks is a big ask for a lot of these departments, and we are grateful for the class of 21 that we have," said Lair. "The time and dedication of the officers to attend such an intensive two-week course is a testament to their agencies.”

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Instructors from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) concluded their two-week Use of Force Instructor Training Program Friday at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC).The program provided the attending officers with foundational information and skills to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate others making critical decisions related to using force. The first week of the program covered constitutional foundations, in conjunction with the Constitution's Fourth Amendment, and how previous Supreme Court rulings play into the use of force."There is no more important topic in law enforcement training than the constitutional limits on the use of force," said KLETC Executive Director Darin Beck. "We appreciated our federal partners coming to Kansas to train experienced officers in not only the latest law but the most effective instructional methods.""The first couple of days of the program is a refresher for the officers," said FLETC Lead Instructor Christopher Lair. "We travel with an in-house attorney and specifically discuss these cases and how they apply to police uses of force."Lair said the Supreme Court Case Graham v. Connor is the foundational playbook for what law enforcement officers can do regarding the use of force. The 1989 Supreme Court ruling outlined several factors used to determine whether police force is reasonable, including the "severity of the crime at issue," "whether the suspect poses an immediate threat to the safety of the officers or others," and "whether he is actively resisting or attempting to evade arrest by flight."The second week of the program became more dynamic and involved the use of force scenarios, some of which were designed by the participants. Paul Sullivan, a Senior Instructor for FLETC and a graduate of KLETC's 126th Basic Training Class, said that the instructors ran the students through FLETC scenarios before having them write their own."They were able to get hands-on experience," he said. "It's not only about the student going through a scenario use of force encounter, but how that student can write one and then take their classmates and run them through the scenarios."Officer Faith Jolly of the Gardner Police Department enjoyed the program and commented that there was a lot of valuable information. She found that the practical scenarios were particularly applicable and realistic."The practice exercises really stood out," said Jolly. "The realistic training over real-life scenarios will be crucial when training officers at my agency."To graduate, the participants must pass a written multiple-choice exam, answer and discuss questions related to the use of force, and successfully develop five graded practical exercises. The 21 participants who completed the course came from law enforcement agencies throughout Kansas and Missouri. They will take their knowledge from this program and instruct others at their agencies."We understand that two weeks is a big ask for a lot of these departments, and we are grateful for the class of 21 that we have," said Lair. "The time and dedication of the officers to attend such an intensive two-week course is a testament to their agencies.”

Kansas officers graduate Use of Force Instructor Training Program


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
 ESSDACK will host its 5th Annual Career Expo November 1-2, 2022 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds.&nbsp;

“Over 3,200 students have already signed up for the event and we expect that number to reach 5,000 by November,” said Erin Givens, event coordinator.&nbsp;

This event is to help high school students see the pathway from high school to college to a career in their chosen field. Students cannot be what they cannot see, therefore, ESSDACK's goal is to showcase as many different careers as possible.&nbsp;

ESSDACK is currently looking for businesses to showcase their industry with a hands-on experience at the event. Booth registration is $200 and the deadline to register is October 1, 2022.

For more information or to register your business, please visit <a href="http://www.essdack.org/careerexpo" target="_blank">www.essdack.org/careerexpo</a>.

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HUTCHINSON,
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 ESSDACK will host its 5th Annual Career Expo November 1-2, 2022 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds.&nbsp;“Over 3,200 students have already signed up for the event and we expect that number to reach 5,000 by November,” said Erin Givens, event coordinator.&nbsp;This event is to help high school students see the pathway from high school to college to a career in their chosen field. Students cannot be what they cannot see, therefore, ESSDACK's goal is to showcase as many different careers as possible.&nbsp;ESSDACK is currently looking for businesses to showcase their industry with a hands-on experience at the event. Booth registration is $200 and the deadline to register is October 1, 2022.For more information or to register your business, please visit <a href="http://www.essdack.org/careerexpo" target="_blank">www.essdack.org/careerexpo</a>.

ESSDACK career expo looking for participants

HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Jade Piros de Carvalho, director of the Office of Broadband Development for the Kansas Department of Commerce, said that the large<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/1905c590-62b4-4e3c-a055-a27193f292dd"> FCC award to NextLink that includes many Kansas communities</a> will have an effect on a state program her office administers through the Treasury Department that is also federal pass through dollars.

"If you have an area that's already covered by another federal grant, then you can't receive this federal grant," Piros de Carvalho said. "The problem is, the Treasury award, they're part of the American Rescue Plan Act."

That law requires funds be expended in around two years, and preferential treatment is given to in-ground broadband like fiber and cable. The NextLink service in Kansas, as Piros de Carvalho understands it now, is based on wireless, and the RDOF funds have an eight-year build out horizon.

"I just need to reach out to NextLink," Piros de Carvalho said. "I've been texting them. I need to call with them. I'd like to see what their build out schedule for Kansas is. They got RDOF in a lot of states."

The expansion of broadband by all possible methods is the goal, but connectivity is always better sooner than later.

Public comments are being accepted for the submitted applications for the state administered Capital Projects Fund-Infrastructure Program until September 9. To the degree that this narrows the number of eligible applications, it may help some non-Nextlink connected areas to qualify.

"It's helpful in that we know that those NextLink awarded areas will be considered served, so we can knock them out of our program's consideration."

The service providers’ funding requests for the CPF program total almost $600 million for the available $83.5 million in funding provided by the U.S. Department of Treasury under the American Rescue Plan Act.

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Jade Piros de Carvalho, director of the Office of Broadband Development for the Kansas Department of Commerce, said that the large<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/1905c590-62b4-4e3c-a055-a27193f292dd"> FCC award to NextLink that includes many Kansas communities</a> will have an effect on a state program her office administers through the Treasury Department that is also federal pass through dollars."If you have an area that's already covered by another federal grant, then you can't receive this federal grant," Piros de Carvalho said. "The problem is, the Treasury award, they're part of the American Rescue Plan Act."That law requires funds be expended in around two years, and preferential treatment is given to in-ground broadband like fiber and cable. The NextLink service in Kansas, as Piros de Carvalho understands it now, is based on wireless, and the RDOF funds have an eight-year build out horizon."I just need to reach out to NextLink," Piros de Carvalho said. "I've been texting them. I need to call with them. I'd like to see what their build out schedule for Kansas is. They got RDOF in a lot of states."The expansion of broadband by all possible methods is the goal, but connectivity is always better sooner than later.Public comments are being accepted for the submitted applications for the state administered Capital Projects Fund-Infrastructure Program until September 9. To the degree that this narrows the number of eligible applications, it may help some non-Nextlink connected areas to qualify."It's helpful in that we know that those NextLink awarded areas will be considered served, so we can knock them out of our program's consideration."The service providers’ funding requests for the CPF program total almost $600 million for the available $83.5 million in funding provided by the U.S. Department of Treasury under the American Rescue Plan Act.

Piros de Carvalho: FCC award to large provider could help other small Kansas providers


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Jace Chambers with the Hutchinson Art Center said it is the time of year for submissions to the annual members art show at the center.

"We've been having this annual show for decades now," said director Jace Chambers. "It goes back almost as far as art association and art center history does. It's just a way for us to celebrate and thank our artist members for being so supportive and enjoy their artwork that they've created within the past two years."

Any current members or new members that join can be a part, but they have to pick their best single piece, with limited exceptions.

"We're accepting two dimensional, three dimensional, we'll even talk about installation art," Chambers said. "I think the only thing we're not accepting at this time is performance art."

It's a fairly well represented show in most years, too.

"In slower years, where things have been harder for everyone, 2020 and 2021 for example, there can be lower turnouts, like 30 or 40, but we've had as many as 80 artists participate before in the past," Chambers said. "It can really run the gamut. The bigger the show, the more fun we have."

The Art Center is accepting submissions through September 29th.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Jace Chambers with the Hutchinson Art Center said it is the time of year for submissions to the annual members art show at the center."We've been having this annual show for decades now," said director Jace Chambers. "It goes back almost as far as art association and art center history does. It's just a way for us to celebrate and thank our artist members for being so supportive and enjoy their artwork that they've created within the past two years."Any current members or new members that join can be a part, but they have to pick their best single piece, with limited exceptions."We're accepting two dimensional, three dimensional, we'll even talk about installation art," Chambers said. "I think the only thing we're not accepting at this time is performance art."It's a fairly well represented show in most years, too."In slower years, where things have been harder for everyone, 2020 and 2021 for example, there can be lower turnouts, like 30 or 40, but we've had as many as 80 artists participate before in the past," Chambers said. "It can really run the gamut. The bigger the show, the more fun we have."The Art Center is accepting submissions through September 29th.

Members art show submissions being taken at Hutchinson Art Center

HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
StartUp Hutch is looking to help small business owners get additional financing if they want to start or expand. Through Network Kansas, the GROWKS Loan Fund Program offers a variety of matching loan programs to support Kansas businesses.

"The two loan funds that we are most likely to use are the Minority and Women-Led Starter Loans and Rural/Urban Distressed Loans," Swearer said. "Starter loans doesn't only apply to startups. That can also be any kind of new expansion of a business."

This is for expansion of a small business.

"When I say small, I mean up to a $100,000 loan from this fund," Swearer said. "For some people, that could be quite a big project."

Owners who want to use these funds have to have secured other financing, too.

"These loan funds actually require that we have a financial institution also in the project, in the loan, the capital stack, if you will," Swearer said. "This is intended to be what we call gap financing. You've already got some other money that you've put into the business and you've gone to the bank or the credit union and they're going to give you a loan for some of what you need, but you've realized that there just isn't enough money there. Maybe you need some money for some operating capital, or for some inventory that the bank won't give you a loan for, because they can't use it as collateral. Then, we can step in and give another loan, kind of on top of the rest, to fund that gap."

StartUp Hutch still needs to do their due diligence to be sure you can pay the loan back, but if you have any questions, give Swearer a call at (620) 615-3319 or email <a href="mailto:">jackson@startuphutch.com</a>.

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StartUp Hutch is looking to help small business owners get additional financing if they want to start or expand. Through Network Kansas, the GROWKS Loan Fund Program offers a variety of matching loan programs to support Kansas businesses."The two loan funds that we are most likely to use are the Minority and Women-Led Starter Loans and Rural/Urban Distressed Loans," Swearer said. "Starter loans doesn't only apply to startups. That can also be any kind of new expansion of a business."This is for expansion of a small business."When I say small, I mean up to a $100,000 loan from this fund," Swearer said. "For some people, that could be quite a big project."Owners who want to use these funds have to have secured other financing, too."These loan funds actually require that we have a financial institution also in the project, in the loan, the capital stack, if you will," Swearer said. "This is intended to be what we call gap financing. You've already got some other money that you've put into the business and you've gone to the bank or the credit union and they're going to give you a loan for some of what you need, but you've realized that there just isn't enough money there. Maybe you need some money for some operating capital, or for some inventory that the bank won't give you a loan for, because they can't use it as collateral. Then, we can step in and give another loan, kind of on top of the rest, to fund that gap."StartUp Hutch still needs to do their due diligence to be sure you can pay the loan back, but if you have any questions, give Swearer a call at (620) 615-3319 or email <a href="mailto:">jackson@startuphutch.com</a>.

StartUp Hutch looking to use matching loans to help

HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The Hutchinson USD 308 school board recently approved a second school resource officer for the district and police chief Jeff Hooper is glad to be able to provide that resource.

"I'm really excited about that," Hooper said. "The city council first approved that as part of my budget for this budget cycle, so I was thankful for the city council, then I approached Dr. Dawn Johnson and she was able to get funding through the school board for the other half for that school resource officer. Safety of our kids is paramount. They are our future. I think you'd be naive if you're not paying attention to what's going on in the world, if you think active violence couldn't happen here."

That's why the department is changing a little bit about how it helps teachers practice what to do in 308 buildings by having all buildings do some of the same preparation.

"Up until this point, it's been left up to the individual principals whether they wanted us to come in and conduct those assessments and drills inside their schools," Hooper said. "Some of them would, some of them would not. We are working on a plan now to make that standard across the district, just like fire drills or tornado drills would be."

This training will likely happen with just staff in the school as part of professional development.

"Unfortunately, we've had enough of these active violence incidents to realize what works and what doesn't work and the chance of success and saving lives largely is dependent on the action of those teachers," Hooper said. "That's a vital piece."

Hooper said it takes a special type of officer to build the relationships with the students, but it's those relationships that help keep kids safe at school.

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Kan. — 
The Hutchinson USD 308 school board recently approved a second school resource officer for the district and police chief Jeff Hooper is glad to be able to provide that resource."I'm really excited about that," Hooper said. "The city council first approved that as part of my budget for this budget cycle, so I was thankful for the city council, then I approached Dr. Dawn Johnson and she was able to get funding through the school board for the other half for that school resource officer. Safety of our kids is paramount. They are our future. I think you'd be naive if you're not paying attention to what's going on in the world, if you think active violence couldn't happen here."That's why the department is changing a little bit about how it helps teachers practice what to do in 308 buildings by having all buildings do some of the same preparation."Up until this point, it's been left up to the individual principals whether they wanted us to come in and conduct those assessments and drills inside their schools," Hooper said. "Some of them would, some of them would not. We are working on a plan now to make that standard across the district, just like fire drills or tornado drills would be."This training will likely happen with just staff in the school as part of professional development."Unfortunately, we've had enough of these active violence incidents to realize what works and what doesn't work and the chance of success and saving lives largely is dependent on the action of those teachers," Hooper said. "That's a vital piece."Hooper said it takes a special type of officer to build the relationships with the students, but it's those relationships that help keep kids safe at school.

Hooper: Second SRO, streamlined procedures will help with school security

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Health Resources &amp; Services Administration, a division of the&nbsp;U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has awarded PrairieStar Health Center 7 additional national awards.

PrairieStar received the gold award for Health Center Quality Leaders, which is given to only the top 10% of all Federally Qualified Health Centers in the nation. The award is given based on achieving the best overall clinical quality measure (CQM) performance among all health centers.

In addition, PrairieStar received the National Quality Leader award for heart health, ranking them in the top 1-2% of all FQHCs for management of conditions that affect heart health including hypertension control, use of aspirin, and tobacco use screening.

“It is a testament to the work and dedication of our family medicine providers,” said Bryant Anderson, Chief Executive Officer.

PrairieStar also received awards for reducing health disparities, advancing healthcare IT for quality, increasing access to medical care for patients, addressing social factors, and maintaining a Level III Patient-Centered Medical Home designation, the highest level obtainable.

Since 2015, PrairieStar has earned 44 national quality awards. “This national recognition is certainly an indicator of the quality of care that patients receive at PrairieStar,” said Anderson.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Health Resources &amp; Services Administration, a division of the&nbsp;U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has awarded PrairieStar Health Center 7 additional national awards.PrairieStar received the gold award for Health Center Quality Leaders, which is given to only the top 10% of all Federally Qualified Health Centers in the nation. The award is given based on achieving the best overall clinical quality measure (CQM) performance among all health centers.In addition, PrairieStar received the National Quality Leader award for heart health, ranking them in the top 1-2% of all FQHCs for management of conditions that affect heart health including hypertension control, use of aspirin, and tobacco use screening.“It is a testament to the work and dedication of our family medicine providers,” said Bryant Anderson, Chief Executive Officer.PrairieStar also received awards for reducing health disparities, advancing healthcare IT for quality, increasing access to medical care for patients, addressing social factors, and maintaining a Level III Patient-Centered Medical Home designation, the highest level obtainable.Since 2015, PrairieStar has earned 44 national quality awards. “This national recognition is certainly an indicator of the quality of care that patients receive at PrairieStar,” said Anderson.

PrairieStar Health Center achieves more national recognition

MCPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson is seeking requests for proposal for its new Fire Station #2. Design and construction services RFPs are due September 16.

Four signed bound proposals plus one digital copy must be received by 5 p.m. on the 16th. Proposals must be submitted through <a href="https://planroom.drexeltech.com/View/ViewJob.aspx?job_id=15851">DrexelTech</a>.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive technical defects, and to select the proposal deemed most advantageous to the city.

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 </figure>MCPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson is seeking requests for proposal for its new Fire Station #2. Design and construction services RFPs are due September 16.Four signed bound proposals plus one digital copy must be received by 5 p.m. on the 16th. Proposals must be submitted through <a href="https://planroom.drexeltech.com/View/ViewJob.aspx?job_id=15851">DrexelTech</a>.The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive technical defects, and to select the proposal deemed most advantageous to the city.

RFPs sought for new McPherson fire station

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson police were called out Thursday afternoon at 3:08 p.m. to the Porter Commons apartment complex at 1417 Katie Drive.&nbsp;

A woman was found there with facial injuries and apparent broken bones. There was evidence that her apartment door was forced open. Several people were inside when the door was kicked in.

There were several bullet holes on the exterior of several apartments and two more victims were in the area when gunshots were fired by a man later identified as 24-year-old Dakota Ney.&nbsp;

Ney was arrested for two counts of aggravated assault, four counts of aggravated burglary, shooting into an occupied dwelling, felony criminal damage and misdemeanor criminal damage, along with felon in possession of a firearm.

Located elsewhere and also arrested was 21-year-old Aryanna Fernandez for aggravated battery and four counts of aggravated burglary.

This case is still an active investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact Reno County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222 TIPS  or Sergeant Jones at 620-694-2822.&nbsp; 

All parties are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson police were called out Thursday afternoon at 3:08 p.m. to the Porter Commons apartment complex at 1417 Katie Drive.&nbsp;A woman was found there with facial injuries and apparent broken bones. There was evidence that her apartment door was forced open. Several people were inside when the door was kicked in.There were several bullet holes on the exterior of several apartments and two more victims were in the area when gunshots were fired by a man later identified as 24-year-old Dakota Ney.&nbsp;Ney was arrested for two counts of aggravated assault, four counts of aggravated burglary, shooting into an occupied dwelling, felony criminal damage and misdemeanor criminal damage, along with felon in possession of a firearm.Located elsewhere and also arrested was 21-year-old Aryanna Fernandez for aggravated battery and four counts of aggravated burglary.This case is still an active investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact Reno County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222 TIPS or Sergeant Jones at 620-694-2822.&nbsp; All parties are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;
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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The Revenue Neutral Rate and budget hearings for the City of Hutchinson are scheduled for Tuesday.

City Manager Gary Meagher met with department heads and they were able to find more than $1.2 million in cuts to close out 2022 and for 2023.

They include holding some open positions vacant in the police department saving about $493,000, cutting $238,000 from the motor and equipment reserve fund, and making another $245,000 in cuts in department operating expenses. It also includes more than $224,000 in cuts to the street department.

The city is having to make the cuts to keep the mill levy at 41.556 mills. The cuts offset a 7% increase in valuations for 2023 and will, if nothing else changes, keep the budget at revenue neutral for the coming year. 

However, the city is holding the&nbsp;Revenue Neutral Rate hearing just in case an emergency event or a miscalculation by another agency would inadvertently push them above a flat actual collection, because if that happened and they didn't hold the hearing, they would have to give the excess back.

The city budget also includes the Hutchinson Recreation Commission budget with a 2023 mill levy rate of 3.613, which is above revenue neutral for them, but they have held the required hearings.

Since the budget was discussed, the opioid fund was added, because there was some money passed down from the state. Police department salaries were increased by $24,262 for the FOP negotiations and a $2 million transfer happened from the stormwater fund to the CIP fund to pay for the Mine Road project. Estimated costs on that are about $1.9 million.

The budget, if it is passed on Tuesday, would be the most that can be spent by the city, but they can always spend less if they can find areas to save as the year goes along.

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

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The Revenue Neutral Rate and budget hearings for the City of Hutchinson are scheduled for Tuesday.City Manager Gary Meagher met with department heads and they were able to find more than $1.2 million in cuts to close out 2022 and for 2023.They include holding some open positions vacant in the police department saving about $493,000, cutting $238,000 from the motor and equipment reserve fund, and making another $245,000 in cuts in department operating expenses. It also includes more than $224,000 in cuts to the street department.The city is having to make the cuts to keep the mill levy at 41.556 mills. The cuts offset a 7% increase in valuations for 2023 and will, if nothing else changes, keep the budget at revenue neutral for the coming year. However, the city is holding the&nbsp;Revenue Neutral Rate hearing just in case an emergency event or a miscalculation by another agency would inadvertently push them above a flat actual collection, because if that happened and they didn't hold the hearing, they would have to give the excess back.The city budget also includes the Hutchinson Recreation Commission budget with a 2023 mill levy rate of 3.613, which is above revenue neutral for them, but they have held the required hearings.Since the budget was discussed, the opioid fund was added, because there was some money passed down from the state. Police department salaries were increased by $24,262 for the FOP negotiations and a $2 million transfer happened from the stormwater fund to the CIP fund to pay for the Mine Road project. Estimated costs on that are about $1.9 million.The budget, if it is passed on Tuesday, would be the most that can be spent by the city, but they can always spend less if they can find areas to save as the year goes along.The Hutchinson City Council meets Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. at City Hall.

City will have hearing for revenue neutral rate and budget Tuesday

TOPEKA, Kan. – McPherson High School has been selected as the KSHSAA Performing Arts School of Excellence award winner. A total of 17 Kansas high schools will receive recognition by the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) for outstanding performing arts programs.

A selection committee was formed from the following associations: Kansas Music Educators Association (KMEA), Kansas Speech Communication Association (KSCA) and the Kansas Thespians (Theatre).

Leaders from these three associations along with the KSHSAA staff collaborated to discuss numerous high schools that scored exceptionally high in debate, speech, music, and theater during the 2021-22 school year. The committee and the KSHSAA chose one winner, three finalists and 13 commended schools from across Kansas. All 17 schools will be recognized with a certificate from the KSHSAA in September.

Finalists: Lawrence-Free State High School, Olathe East High School, Topeka-Washburn Rural High School

Commended: Buhler High School, Garden City High School, Lansing High School, Newton High School, Olathe North High School, Olathe Northwest High School, Olathe South High School, Olathe West High School, Overland Park-Blue Valley West High School, Paola High School, Pittsburg High School, Shawnee Mission-Bishop Miege High School, Sterling High School

“The KSHSAA made a commitment to our schools in 2018 to annually recognize outstanding performing arts schools in the State of Kansas. This award is a wonderful testimony to our schools’ professionalism and efforts with our amazing students. These schools really stepped up during some very challenging times,” said Craig Manteuffel, KSHSAA Assistant Executive Director of Fine Arts and Spirit. “It is very difficult to flourish in all categories of the performing arts and we are so proud to honor these 17 schools in 2022-23.”

Past winners include: 2018-19 Washburn Rural High School (NFHS National and State Winner), 2019-20 Lawrence-Free State High School (First KSHSAA Performing Arts School of Excellence), 2020-21 Sterling High School, 2021-22 Pittsburg High School.

Bill Faflick, KSHSAA Executive Director, will join Manteuffel and the McPherson High School administration for two presentations on Friday, September 23. The first presentation will be given at the MHS Homecoming Assembly at 2:00 P.M., and the formal plaque presentation will be made that evening to the McPherson High School administration and performing arts department by the KSHSAA at halftime of their Homecoming football game.


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 </figure>Release from KSHSAATOPEKA, Kan. – McPherson High School has been selected as the KSHSAA Performing Arts School of Excellence award winner. A total of 17 Kansas high schools will receive recognition by the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) for outstanding performing arts programs.A selection committee was formed from the following associations: Kansas Music Educators Association (KMEA), Kansas Speech Communication Association (KSCA) and the Kansas Thespians (Theatre).Leaders from these three associations along with the KSHSAA staff collaborated to discuss numerous high schools that scored exceptionally high in debate, speech, music, and theater during the 2021-22 school year. The committee and the KSHSAA chose one winner, three finalists and 13 commended schools from across Kansas. All 17 schools will be recognized with a certificate from the KSHSAA in September.Winner: McPherson High SchoolFinalists: Lawrence-Free State High School, Olathe East High School, Topeka-Washburn Rural High SchoolCommended: Buhler High School, Garden City High School, Lansing High School, Newton High School, Olathe North High School, Olathe Northwest High School, Olathe South High School, Olathe West High School, Overland Park-Blue Valley West High School, Paola High School, Pittsburg High School, Shawnee Mission-Bishop Miege High School, Sterling High School“The KSHSAA made a commitment to our schools in 2018 to annually recognize outstanding performing arts schools in the State of Kansas. This award is a wonderful testimony to our schools’ professionalism and efforts with our amazing students. These schools really stepped up during some very challenging times,” said Craig Manteuffel, KSHSAA Assistant Executive Director of Fine Arts and Spirit. “It is very difficult to flourish in all categories of the performing arts and we are so proud to honor these 17 schools in 2022-23.”Past winners include: 2018-19 Washburn Rural High School (NFHS National and State Winner), 2019-20 Lawrence-Free State High School (First KSHSAA Performing Arts School of Excellence), 2020-21 Sterling High School, 2021-22 Pittsburg High School.Bill Faflick, KSHSAA Executive Director, will join Manteuffel and the McPherson High School administration for two presentations on Friday, September 23. The first presentation will be given at the MHS Homecoming Assembly at 2:00 P.M., and the formal plaque presentation will be made that evening to the McPherson High School administration and performing arts department by the KSHSAA at halftime of their Homecoming football game.

McPherson High School is KSHSAA Performing Arts School of Excellence


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The official date has been set for the resolution of a fence dispute in Reno County. It will be September 8.

Lauren and Wayne Sill of 2319 North Mayfield Road have requested a fence viewing to resolve a boundary dispute with adjacent neighbors Christopher and Nicole Schroeder at 2509 North Mayfield Road.

According to a letter from Lauren and Wayne Sill provided to commissioners as part of their agenda documents when the date was set, the Sills bought the land in 2017 and exchanged quit claim deeds with previous owners to correct two boundary lines and address issues with the location of the previous owners driveway.

The Sills say in their letter that they built a fence on the north-south boundary and took out trees and brush for fire mitigation. They say they did their best to stay within three feet of the boundary.

The Schroeders say the fence isn't where it should be and that the Sills left debris on their property and damaged their mower. The Sills say they got a demand letter from the Schroeders that asks for money for the mower damage and to repair the fence. The Sills are asking that if a fence is built, that the cost is shared between the two.

The Board of County Commissioners of Reno County, Kansas, acting as fence viewers, at the request of Lauren Sill and Wayne Sill, will proceed to the location of a partition fence common to a certain tract in the Northeast Quarter of Section Two (2), Township Twenty-three (23) South, Range Five (5) Wests of the 6th P.M., Reno County, Kansas, on September 8th 2022 at 9:00 a.m. to review said partition fence and to assign to the respective owners of said adjoining quarter sections, in writing, his, her or their share or part of said partition fence to be by him, her or them kept up and maintained in good repair, all pursuant to K.S.A. 29-304.

The letter was sent to the Schroeders on August 23.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The official date has been set for the resolution of a fence dispute in Reno County. It will be September 8.Lauren and Wayne Sill of 2319 North Mayfield Road have requested a fence viewing to resolve a boundary dispute with adjacent neighbors Christopher and Nicole Schroeder at 2509 North Mayfield Road.According to a letter from Lauren and Wayne Sill provided to commissioners as part of their agenda documents when the date was set, the Sills bought the land in 2017 and exchanged quit claim deeds with previous owners to correct two boundary lines and address issues with the location of the previous owners driveway.The Sills say in their letter that they built a fence on the north-south boundary and took out trees and brush for fire mitigation. They say they did their best to stay within three feet of the boundary.The Schroeders say the fence isn't where it should be and that the Sills left debris on their property and damaged their mower. The Sills say they got a demand letter from the Schroeders that asks for money for the mower damage and to repair the fence. The Sills are asking that if a fence is built, that the cost is shared between the two.The official notice is as follows:The Board of County Commissioners of Reno County, Kansas, acting as fence viewers, at the request of Lauren Sill and Wayne Sill, will proceed to the location of a partition fence common to a certain tract in the Northeast Quarter of Section Two (2), Township Twenty-three (23) South, Range Five (5) Wests of the 6th P.M., Reno County, Kansas, on September 8th 2022 at 9:00 a.m. to review said partition fence and to assign to the respective owners of said adjoining quarter sections, in writing, his, her or their share or part of said partition fence to be by him, her or them kept up and maintained in good repair, all pursuant to K.S.A. 29-304.The letter was sent to the Schroeders on August 23.

Fence viewing will be Thursday morning Sept. 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. –&nbsp;&nbsp;The 23rd&nbsp;class of the Wall of Honor at Hutchinson High School features a trio of HHS alumni.

&nbsp;The 2022-23 honorees are Terry Bisbee, class of 1966; Robert “Bob” Johnson, class of 1940; and Fred Kaplan, class of 1972.

Sponsored by the HHS Alumni Association and Hutchinson High School, the group will be honored during a banquet at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, September 15, 2022,&nbsp; in the Hutchinson Career &amp; Technical Education Academy, 800 15th&nbsp;Circle. The public is invited and encouraged to attend as we celebrate three individuals who have dedicated their lives to making Hutchinson and the world a better place.

Reservations must be made and purchased in advance for the banquet. Seats cost $15 each and can be purchased weekdays at the HHS main office, 810 East 13th, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from August 29 through September 15.

The three honorees formally will take their place on the Wall of Honor prior to the Homecoming Game at about 6:20 p.m. Friday, September 16th, at Gowans Stadium.

For more information, call (620) 615-4100.

After graduating Hutchinson High School in 1966, Mr. Bisbee obtained an Associates Degree in Drafting Technology from Hutchinson Junior College. Upon graduation he was hired by Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Sandia is one of the nation’s primary research and development labs with a charter to “provide exceptional service in the national interest”. While working at Sandia, he continued his education at the University of Albuquerque and the University of New Mexico. Moving through the ranks during his 40-year career, he had the opportunity to work on numerous projects developing technical solutions to critical national security challenges. In his position as a Program Manager in the Security Systems Center, he was responsible for over-seeing security projects at Air Force bases, launch sites, and critical infrastructure facilities in the U.S. and Europe. This experience led to his selection as the Nuclear Surety Technical Advisor at the United States European Command Headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany where he served for six years. Terry retired from Sandia in 2008 as a Principal Member of Technical Staff. In 2012, Terry and his wife, Dee, made the decision to return to Hutchinson desiring to become involved in the community where he received the education that laid the foundation for a successful career. He currently sits on the Board of Trustees at Hutchinson Community College, serves on advisory boards at HutchCC and HHS, served on the Hutchinson Planning Commission, and volunteers with several community organizations. Terry and his wife support various community causes including the Hutchinson Symphony, Fox Theater, and Hutchinson Community College.

Bob Johnson was born in 1922 in Hutchinson, Kansas. He was adopted at birth and lived his entire life here. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1940, having won back to back wrestling championships. Inducted into the army, his college pursuit at Kansas State was cut short. Following the war, he returned to Hutchinson, married, started a family and completed his degree in education from Wichita State University. It became clear that as a young man, Bob was wanting to do more to help others, specifically the youth of Hutchinson. Initially, he was a teacher, later a probation officer and finally a juvenile officer with the Hutchinson Police Department for twenty-four years achieving Detective Lieutenant status. There he would develop his skills, insight, commitment and passion for unfortunate children. Before he helped establish the Emergency Shelter Home for abused and neglected children, Bob would bring these children to his home where his wife would bathe, feed and put them to bed with their own children. Helping families and children became a way of life for Bob until 1980 when he died of cancer.

After graduating in 1976, Fred received a B.A. from Oberlin College and an M.S. and Ph.D. In political science from M.I.T. In between the two graduate degrees, he worked on Capitol Hill for two years as a legislative aide on foreign policy and wrote his first book (“The Wizards of Armageddon”), which he turned into his doctoral dissertation. He then joined the staff of the Boston Globe, working as its defense reporter (1983-91), Moscow bureau chief (1992-95), and New York bureau chief (1995-2002). As the Iraq war began in 2003, he was hired by Slate, where he has been the “War Stories” columnist ever since. He won a Pulitzer Prize for reporting on the nuclear arms race in 1983, and his 2013 book “The Insurgents” (one of six that he’s written) was a Pulitzer Prize Finalist. He thanks a few HHS teachers—Del Knauer, Jack Sexton, John Garland, and Esther Ogle—for encouraging him as a writer and helping to shape him as a thinker.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. –&nbsp;&nbsp;The 23rd&nbsp;class of the Wall of Honor at Hutchinson High School features a trio of HHS alumni.&nbsp;The 2022-23 honorees are Terry Bisbee, class of 1966; Robert “Bob” Johnson, class of 1940; and Fred Kaplan, class of 1972.Sponsored by the HHS Alumni Association and Hutchinson High School, the group will be honored during a banquet at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, September 15, 2022,&nbsp; in the Hutchinson Career &amp; Technical Education Academy, 800 15th&nbsp;Circle. The public is invited and encouraged to attend as we celebrate three individuals who have dedicated their lives to making Hutchinson and the world a better place.Reservations must be made and purchased in advance for the banquet. Seats cost $15 each and can be purchased weekdays at the HHS main office, 810 East 13th, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from August 29 through September 15.The three honorees formally will take their place on the Wall of Honor prior to the Homecoming Game at about 6:20 p.m. Friday, September 16th, at Gowans Stadium.For more information, call (620) 615-4100.Bios of the three honorees are below:<figure>
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 </figure>TERRY BISBEE Class of 1966After graduating Hutchinson High School in 1966, Mr. Bisbee obtained an Associates Degree in Drafting Technology from Hutchinson Junior College. Upon graduation he was hired by Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Sandia is one of the nation’s primary research and development labs with a charter to “provide exceptional service in the national interest”. While working at Sandia, he continued his education at the University of Albuquerque and the University of New Mexico. Moving through the ranks during his 40-year career, he had the opportunity to work on numerous projects developing technical solutions to critical national security challenges. In his position as a Program Manager in the Security Systems Center, he was responsible for over-seeing security projects at Air Force bases, launch sites, and critical infrastructure facilities in the U.S. and Europe. This experience led to his selection as the Nuclear Surety Technical Advisor at the United States European Command Headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany where he served for six years. Terry retired from Sandia in 2008 as a Principal Member of Technical Staff. In 2012, Terry and his wife, Dee, made the decision to return to Hutchinson desiring to become involved in the community where he received the education that laid the foundation for a successful career. He currently sits on the Board of Trustees at Hutchinson Community College, serves on advisory boards at HutchCC and HHS, served on the Hutchinson Planning Commission, and volunteers with several community organizations. Terry and his wife support various community causes including the Hutchinson Symphony, Fox Theater, and Hutchinson Community College.<figure>
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 </figure>BOB JOHNSON Class of 1940Bob Johnson was born in 1922 in Hutchinson, Kansas. He was adopted at birth and lived his entire life here. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1940, having won back to back wrestling championships. Inducted into the army, his college pursuit at Kansas State was cut short. Following the war, he returned to Hutchinson, married, started a family and completed his degree in education from Wichita State University. It became clear that as a young man, Bob was wanting to do more to help others, specifically the youth of Hutchinson. Initially, he was a teacher, later a probation officer and finally a juvenile officer with the Hutchinson Police Department for twenty-four years achieving Detective Lieutenant status. There he would develop his skills, insight, commitment and passion for unfortunate children. Before he helped establish the Emergency Shelter Home for abused and neglected children, Bob would bring these children to his home where his wife would bathe, feed and put them to bed with their own children. Helping families and children became a way of life for Bob until 1980 when he died of cancer.<figure>
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 </figure>FRED KAPLAN Class of 1976 After graduating in 1976, Fred received a B.A. from Oberlin College and an M.S. and Ph.D. In political science from M.I.T. In between the two graduate degrees, he worked on Capitol Hill for two years as a legislative aide on foreign policy and wrote his first book (“The Wizards of Armageddon”), which he turned into his doctoral dissertation. He then joined the staff of the Boston Globe, working as its defense reporter (1983-91), Moscow bureau chief (1992-95), and New York bureau chief (1995-2002). As the Iraq war began in 2003, he was hired by Slate, where he has been the “War Stories” columnist ever since. He won a Pulitzer Prize for reporting on the nuclear arms race in 1983, and his 2013 book “The Insurgents” (one of six that he’s written) was a Pulitzer Prize Finalist. He thanks a few HHS teachers—Del Knauer, Jack Sexton, John Garland, and Esther Ogle—for encouraging him as a writer and helping to shape him as a thinker.

Hutchinson High School Wall of Honor to induct three Sept. 15

HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Moderna and Pfizer Vaccine was updated on 8/31/22 by the FDA, so that means no boosters can be given to ages 12 or over in Kansas for a little while.

"The CDC has recently approved the administration of a bivalent," said Reno County Health Department Director Karla Nichols. "The new making of this new vaccine is a bivalent, meaning two versions of the vaccine, the original COVID strain and then there's another one for the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants. It's like a two variant strain, so it's going to cover better."

But, until they get the new one in, they aren't allowed to give the old one as boosters, but only as primary and secondary doses to those who have never had the COVID-19 vaccine before.

"The ACIP has not met yet and authorized the same thing that the FDA did," Nichols said. "The ACIP is meeting today for that authorization. For us, in the state of Kansas, KDHE cannot authorize the distribution of that bivalent yet, because the ACIP has not met yet."

Nichols anticipates that they will be able to order the new vaccine and get it shortly after the holiday.

"People that want their booster dose, we're not able to give that to them," Nichols said. "The good thing is, probably around Sept. 12, we should be getting a bivalent that's going to cover better for that booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine."

When the new dose comes in, you will only have had to have the original two doses to get the third one, once it is approved and available.

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Kan. — 
The Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Moderna and Pfizer Vaccine was updated on 8/31/22 by the FDA, so that means no boosters can be given to ages 12 or over in Kansas for a little while."The CDC has recently approved the administration of a bivalent," said Reno County Health Department Director Karla Nichols. "The new making of this new vaccine is a bivalent, meaning two versions of the vaccine, the original COVID strain and then there's another one for the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants. It's like a two variant strain, so it's going to cover better."But, until they get the new one in, they aren't allowed to give the old one as boosters, but only as primary and secondary doses to those who have never had the COVID-19 vaccine before."The ACIP has not met yet and authorized the same thing that the FDA did," Nichols said. "The ACIP is meeting today for that authorization. For us, in the state of Kansas, KDHE cannot authorize the distribution of that bivalent yet, because the ACIP has not met yet."Nichols anticipates that they will be able to order the new vaccine and get it shortly after the holiday."People that want their booster dose, we're not able to give that to them," Nichols said. "The good thing is, probably around Sept. 12, we should be getting a bivalent that's going to cover better for that booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine."When the new dose comes in, you will only have had to have the original two doses to get the third one, once it is approved and available.

Health Dept.: No COVID boosters for a few days

MCPHERSON, Kan. — A fire that started Tuesday at the McPherson Area Solid Waste Utility transfer station is expected to burn into the weekend and possibly next week. No one was hurt.

According to information from the McPherson Fire Department, crews will continue to monitor the fire and wind conditions in the coming days. 

Expect heavy smoke conditions in the area.

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 </figure>MCPHERSON, Kan. — A fire that started Tuesday at the McPherson Area Solid Waste Utility transfer station is expected to burn into the weekend and possibly next week. No one was hurt.According to information from the McPherson Fire Department, crews will continue to monitor the fire and wind conditions in the coming days. Expect heavy smoke conditions in the area.

MASWU fire will likely linger

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The pool is closed for the season, but if the weather gets too hot, the splash pads in the city will be open a little bit longer.&nbsp;

The City of Hutchinson announced that the splash pad at State Fair Park will close after Labor Day, because of the approaching fair.

The other splash pads at Rice Park and Avenue A Park will remain operational until Monday, Sept. 26.

If you need more information on this or other park matters, contact the Hutchinson Parks Department at 620-694-1912.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The pool is closed for the season, but if the weather gets too hot, the splash pads in the city will be open a little bit longer.&nbsp;The City of Hutchinson announced that the splash pad at State Fair Park will close after Labor Day, because of the approaching fair.The other splash pads at Rice Park and Avenue A Park will remain operational until Monday, Sept. 26.If you need more information on this or other park matters, contact the Hutchinson Parks Department at 620-694-1912.<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;

Fair splash pad closes Tuesday, others stay open until Sept. 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Kansas Supreme Court hearing for a Hutchinson man has been continued at the request of the Reno County District Attorney's office.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Kansas Supreme Court hearing for a Hutchinson man has been continued at the request of the Reno County District Attorney's office.Brennan Trass is serving a life sentence in the 2015 shooting death of Jose Morales. Morales was shot three times while he had his back to Trass during a drug deal. Trass has maintained it was self-defense. Trass was convicted of first-degree murder and criminal possession of a firearm by a felon. He is appealing his case citing speedy trial issues and that the court erred by having Trass represent himself in court.Trass represented himself at the request of the courts after he exhausted all of the possible attorneys in the area. Trass went through 13 members of counsel before the action was taken by Judge Trish Rose.But during the process of making a transition from one attorney to another, Tras was given a mental evaluation at the request of the defense and was found to be competent to stand trial. However, a formal hearing to make a ruling of the court was never held. While it might not be a major detail in the appeal, District Attorney Tom Stanton wanted to make sure all bases are covered and asked that the case be remanded back to court for that hearing.&nbsp;If Judge Rose goes with the competency report, then the case will go back to the Kansas Supreme Court to address the appeal, if not, then questions will have to be addressed about where the case could go from there.<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;

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